Zikrieys Ahmad/Shutterstock Whether it’s an iPhone or an Android device, your smartphone doesn’t come with an expiration date like the dates printed on packaged foods. Smartphones don’t expire in the same way. However, there is a convenient expiration date that applies to all smartphones, one that every buyer should be aware of, regardless of which software platform or smartphone vendor they prefer. The “end of life” date for smartphones is the day the vendor stops releasing software updates to the handset. It’s less about the major software releases that bring…
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Britain’s competition regulator has proposed allowing app developers to direct users to payment options outside of Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, in a bid to increase competition and reduce fees charged by both companies. As reported ReutersThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the proposals would remove restrictions that currently prevent UK developers from directing users to off-platform payment options. The regulator said any fees charged by Apple and Google to developers to enable such “steering” must be fair and reasonable, remain below existing App Store and Play Store fees, and allow developers to pass the savings on…
Cityscape/Getty Images Let’s set the scene: You’re on the go and using your phone, but because you’re not aware of habits that could drain your phone’s battery, you run out of battery very quickly. To make matters worse, you’re miles away from a charger and it looks like you’ll be left with a useless brick if you don’t act quickly. As a last resort, you turn on the battery saver, and in an instant the screen goes dark, the animations slow down, and your flagship starts working like one of…
Seventy Four/Getty Images Your Samsung Galaxy phone can do a lot of really cool things, including some you might not even know exist. It can split Bluetooth audio streams or run two copies of the same messaging apps, and it even comes with a new Camera Assistant feature in One UI 8.5 – the latest software upgrade. But if you have furry companions, none of these features are as interesting or useful as the next one. Samsung Galaxy owners will soon be able to check their pet’s health by simply…
Design Topuria/Shutterstock Sometimes your work schedule gets a little weird and you end up having to answer a conference call while driving. Fortunately, Google has just made this task much safer and easier for Android users. The long-awaited Google Meet integration with Android Auto is here, after first rolling out for Apple CarPlay in April 2026. It’s one of many Android Auto features to look forward to in 2026. With it, Google has integrated native meeting controls right into your car’s infotainment screen so you don’t have to fumble around…
Some of Apple’s corporate secrets aren’t so secret anymore. onpalmtree/Shutterstock In addition to leaks around its next generation of smartphones, Apple has revealed sensitive details about its manufacturing processes. Reuters reported that the documents published on the “dark web” would contain information on the two components and their suppliers for the iPhone 18 Pro. The leak included details of hundreds of parts, such as chips on the main circuit board and elements of the smartphone’s battery and cameras, according to the publication. Last week, woozad first reported the cyberattack, which took more than 630 GB of…
Popular open source AI agent OpenClaw is expanding to iPhone and iPad with a new native iOS app. OpenClaw for iOS can be used with an existing gateway as a secure node for chat, voice approvals, sharing, and device-aware automation. The iOS app replaces iPhone and iPad workarounds that involved using Telegram or WhatsApp for on-the-go access. OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI agent that runs on a Mac or PC. Users can connect an API key from Claude, OpenAI, Gemini or other AI services, linking the model to the content on the gateway machine. OpenClaw allows an AI model to…
Although Samsung may not be as prolific today in trying new form factors and interesting use cases in its smartphones, the company has not been shy about experimenting with new concepts and launching unique smartphones that have stood out in the market dominated by traditional phone designs. More than a decade ago, the company literally included a compact camera with a power zoom lens in its Galaxy S4 Zoom and Galaxy K Zoom smartphones. Let’s not forget the Galaxy A80’s pop-up rotating camera setup, which served the dual purpose of being your primary and…
We’re tracking all the latest reports, including launch date and potential price. Woozad Steve Jobs said that a MacBook’s touchscreen is “terrible ergonomically” and “doesn’t work.” Apple has apparently changed its tune. A flagship model dubbed “MacBook Ultra” is rumored to be the company’s first laptop with an OLED touchscreen, promising a lighter design and high performance for creators. This device would take on Windows touchscreen laptops, giving Apple access to a key market segment it has never touched before. Recent reports and supply chain leaks have started to paint a picture of what the MacBook…
Finding a good phone case isn’t always easy. With the seemingly endless amount of options available online, finding something that fits your style can mean checking that the phone case has all the features you should be looking for. With its unique clamshell design, finding the right case for a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be particularly difficult, but Samsung offers one that adds a bit of exclusive fun for those who want a cool case. Available directly from Samsung, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Flipsuit Case doesn’t just offer protection; it also leverages…