Samsung took the top spot in our ranking of the best big smartphone brands, with its Galaxy line standing tall against Apple and Google. However, like any tech giant, it doesn’t have products without problems. Although Samsung has a reputation for making reliable phones that customers love – even to the point of being considered the best Android phone brand for customer satisfaction – a few odd software glitches and hardware constraints can still cause issues. For example, Samsung phones have become infamous for their dead batteries after major updates. Some of these issues require the manufacturer to apply…
Author: Alexander Price
Anthropic today announced the launch of its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4.8. Anthropic claims the model is a “more effective collaborator” with improvements in agent coding, multidisciplinary reasoning, agent computer use, knowledge work, and agent financial analysis. Testers found Opus 4.8 to be “more reliable and accurate in its judgment” when performing agentic tasks, and the model also gained in honesty. Early testers report that Opus 4.8 is more likely to report uncertainties about its work and less likely to make unsupported claims. This is confirmed by our evaluations, which show that Opus 4.8 is about four times less…
Samsung devices are often praised for their excellent camera hardware – the Galaxy S26 and S26+ feature a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP wide-angle lens as prime examples – and higher-end devices benefit from a feature that can improve their photos. Now, the company is expanding this feature to more devices with the rollout of One UI 8.5. As Samsung expands its latest firmware update to more smartphones (see the full list of all Samsung phones getting the One UI 8.5 update for more model-specific details), the company is also giving low-end and mid-range models access to the Camera…
Bad actors are everywhere on the internet, even if you usually wouldn’t expect them from your smartphone developer. We’re used to questionable Chrome extensions that steal your data, but a recent incident with Motorola has left users perplexed. Although it had already been fixed, there was a strange issue with Motorola devices (including the Razr Fold) in which users were sent to an even stranger link before opening a certain app. As spotted by 9to5Google, Motorola released an app update that injected affiliate code into the Amazon app through the Motorola Smart Feed app. Typically, the Smart Feed app shows…
After nearly two years of delays and a $250 million settlement along the way, Apple is preparing to reintroduce the new Siri at WWDC 2026. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has released a first look at the update with illustrations that provide insight into how Apple has redesigned the iPhone interface to bring the Gemini-powered AI agent to the forefront. “The company often tests several models of features internally, and the final version that will be presented to the public in June could differ,” warns Gurman, before indicating that Apple could launch the new Siri as early as September. As you can…
After adding new features to Android phones in April, Google seems to be making even more progress behind the scenes to improve the Android experience. Recently, it was reported that the company was working on a new Google Play Store feature that could warn you about dead apps. According to an APK teardown by Android Authority, a new Google Play Store version 51.4.19 includes code strings suggesting Google may add a feature to notify users about installed apps considered dead. Dead, in this case, simply means the app has been removed from the Play Store and will no longer receive…
Unfolded, the Razr Fold measures 144.5 x 160 x 4.6mm, making it one of the thinnest open foldables you can buy right now, at least in the US, where phones like the Honor Magic V5 aren’t available. Closed, it measures 160 x 73.6 x 10mm and weighs 243 grams, which is mostly in line with other modern foldable phones. In hand, it feels substantial without being bulky, although the weight is noticeable during longer one-handed sessions. Motorola has stayed true to its house style when it comes to materials. There’s no glass here. Actual back material will vary depending on…
Samsung is finally following in the footsteps of Google and Apple by introducing a digital ID feature that lets users add their passport to the Samsung Wallet app. Samsung announced the new feature in May 2026, noting that Samsung ID with CLEAR will allow Samsung device owners to set up a digital ID that pulls information directly from their passport. This will allow these users to verify their identity at more than 250 TSA checkpoints across the United States and gain access to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. There are, however, some limitations to keep in mind. First, not all…
Dark mode on iPhone and Android devices is not just a cosmetic option that lets you quickly switch between a dark and a light user interface. This feature offers practical benefits. Dark mode makes it easier to consume content in dimly lit environments and can also help save battery on OLED displays, as these panels do not use power to display true black. A dark mode malfunction appears to be affecting users of various Samsung Galaxy phones who have updated to One UI 8.5. Galaxy S25 devices and other Galaxy handsets may display lighter blacks or grays in various apps…
Apple Sports app updated with 2026 World Cup features, expands to 90 more countriesApple today announced that its Apple Sports app is now available in more than 90 additional countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, and more across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The application has already been launched in North America, South America,…