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TCL 50 XE NxtPaper phone held in hand.

This TCL phone has a screen unlike any I’ve used before

It's not the iPhone 16 or Galaxy S24 Ultra, but TCL's 50 XE Nxtpaper 5G has one piece of technology other companies should consider on future mobile devices.
The iPhone 5 and iPhone 15 Pro Max screens.

Every iPhone release in chronological order: 2007-2024

The first iPhone launched way back in 2007. Let's take a stroll down memory lane and round up every iPhone that has ever been released.
The Galaxy tab S10 Ultra on a stand

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra brings AI to a big tablet

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S10 series brings Galaxy AI to bigger displays, and offer one major improvement over the Tab S9 series.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, showing the back of the phone.

I used the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. Here’s what you should know about this $650 smartphone

The Galaxy S24 FE, Samsung's newest smartphone, is big, familiar, and costs just $650. I went hands-on with it to see if it's any good.
The Xiaomi Mix Flip's cover screen.

This folding phone does something different, and I love it

The Xiaomi Mix Flip is yet another folding flip phone, but it's quite a bit different from the competition — and I love it. Let me tell you why.
Wintergreen Pixel 9 with a Google "G" logo sign behind it.

2024 has been an unbelievable year for the Google Pixel

Google's Pixel lineup has had a lot of good years, but 2024 was its first truly outstanding one.
The front of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Why I’m ditching my Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a fantastic smartwatch and what I've been wearing for about a year. Here's why I'm getting rid of it.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9

Considering picking up a Google Pixel 9? Stop! You should check out these alternatives instead.
The Nothing Ear Open earbud.

Nothing’s cool Ear Open earbuds have an unexpected rival

I've listened to Nothing's new Ear Open earbuds. And while I've been impressed, I've also wondered why I wasn't using my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead.
A person holding the Google Pixel 9, showing the camera.

I tried the Google Pixel 9’s AI features. Here’s why you should use them

The Pixel 9 is a great phone. Gemini makes it even better. I had my doubts, but this AI is no laughing business and leaves Apple Intelligence far behind.
iOS 18 logo on the iPhone 16 Pro

I’ve used iOS 18 for months. Here are 10 reasons you should update right now

I've used Apple's new iOS 18 update on my iPhone 15 Pro Max for months. Here are 10 reasons you should download the update on your iPhone now.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Ultra.

I don’t want to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra

I'm about to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra, but after using it with watchOS 11, I'm going to be sad to see it go.
iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 18 lock screen.

I thought I’d love these two iOS 18 features, but I don’t

I was eager for these two features in iOS 18, but so far, they've just been headache-inducing.
The back of the Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 and Phantom V Fold 2.

Samsung and Google can learn a lot from these affordable foldables

With the Phantom V Fold 2 and Phantom V Flip 2, Tecno has proven you don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the latest foldable phones.
A close-up screenshot of Photographic Styles on the iPhone 16.

I’m so excited about this small iPhone 16 camera upgrade

Apple packed in a lot of exciting new camera features with the iPhone 16 line. Here's why I'm really excited about one in particular.
A render of the Slate titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my next Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium appears to be the model to choose if you want to treat yourself, but is it truly special? I've bought one to find out.
The white titanium iPhone 16 Pro showing the back glass and display.

The iPhone 16 Pro fixes my biggest issue with the iPhone 15 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro adds a feature that I've dearly missed on my iPhone 15 Pro in the past year. It's a welcome change.
Someone holding the iPhone 16.

This one thing is holding back the iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 is here. With its new design and Camera Control button, it's a very welcome upgrade. But there's one thing I can't overlook.
A demonstration of Gemini Live on a Google Pixel 9.

Should you use Gemini Live? I tested it for a few weeks to find out

Gemini Live is Google's futuristic new way of talking to AI on your phone. But is it any good? I tested it for weeks to find out.
The Voice Memos app running on an iPhone 14 Pro.

How one phone app uses your voice to detect high blood pressure

Smartphone apps can do a lot these days. But what if there was one that used your voice to detect high blood pressure? It's real, and it's very impressive.
Someone wearing an original Apple Watch Ultra showing the weather app.

Apple just made me want to downgrade my Apple Watch Ultra

I've been wearing an Apple Watch Ultra for the past year and a half, and it's great. But here's why I might downgrade to a non-Ultra model.
The main title image for the OuttaFocus column showing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to indulge in my hobby, and fell in love with it

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during a stay in Germany, where I had fun shooting photos of cars. Google's new folding phone turned out to be amazing at it.
An official photo of someone holding the iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 preorders are live, and I just did something ridiculous

It's iPhone 16 preorder day, and I may have just done something very, very dumb.
The pink iPhone 16 display.

4 things Apple got wrong with the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro

Apple's new iPhone 16 line is definitely appealing. But that doesn't mean it's perfect.
A person using the Double Tap feature on the Apple Watch Series 9.

A fantastic Apple Watch feature is at risk of being forgotten

Remember Double Tap on the Apple Watch? I do, but Apple seems to have forgotten it for the Apple Watch Series 10, and it's a real shame.
An awards graphic showing products from IFA 2024.

The best tech of IFA 2024: laptops, phones, drones, and more

We attended IFA 2024 with one mission: find the best tech in the world. These are the products we came away impressed by.
Someone holding the iPhone 16 in its white color.

Apple made a brilliant decision with the iPhone 16

With the features and specifications of the iPhone 16 not being a huge leap forward, Apple did the right thing by not raising the price.
The pink iPhone 16 display.

The pink iPhone 16 is the iPhone I’ve waited years for

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup is here, and it certainly has some top-notch colors this year, especially the pink.
Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro and a Pixel 9 Pro.

Can the Google Pixel 9 Pro beat my iPhone camera? I did a test to find out

I use an iPhone as my primary, everyday smartphone — and I really like its camera. Can the Google Pixel 9 Pro beat it? I did a test to find out.
Someone holding the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is a bigger upgrade than you think

Is the Apple Watch Series 10 another small upgrade? Is it worth getting excited about? I went hands-on with it to find out.
iPhone 16 hands on.

I tried the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, and this one feature blew me away

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro have arrived, and I got to use both of them — and there's one new feature I can't get enough of.
The Apple Watch Series 9 on charge.

The two Apple Watch Series 10 changes I hope Apple announces today

The Apple Watch Series 10 will likely be announced later today. Here are the two changes I hope we see.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro, and Google Pixel 9 all next to each other.

I’m worried Google is going to ruin the Pixel 9 lineup

The Pixel 9 lineup has been excellent so far. Would adding a budget-friendly Pixel 9a next year ruin that? I think so.
A person holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V3.

I held 4 of the latest folding phones, and I learned something important

I held the thin Honor Magic V3 along with 2024's other top big folding phones, and soon discovered we shouldn't concentrate on its dimensions.