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A violet Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus lying face-down on a shelf.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 going to be more expensive? It’s complicated

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might see different prices in different regions based on the cost of manufacturing, potential tariffs, and a variety of other factors.
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Google teases smart glasses with amazing Project Astra update

Google's exciting Project Astra computer vision-aided AI assistant has been updated, and the company has teased it's working on smart glasses to go with it.
Screenshot of the new teal color in the Google Maps app.

Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Another design change has been made to the popular Google Maps app for Android.
A person putting the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in their pocket.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s biggest change may be hidden inside the phone

There's more confirmation that Samsung is making a huge switch on next year's Galaxy Z Flip handset.
A person holding an iPhone 16 Pro Max in a Casetify Ultra Bounce case.

This is the wildest rugged iPhone case I’ve used, and I love it

The Casetify Ultra Bounce case has one of the wildest designs I've seen on a rugged case, and it has the toughness to back the looks up too.
The front of the Apple Watch Ultra.

The next Apple Watch Ultra may get a lifesaving upgrade

Apple's next rugged smartwatch will borrow satellite connectivity support from iPhones. The company is also eyeing a 5G upgrade for its smartwatches.
Apple Intelligence on the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

iOS 18.2 is rolling out now with a ton of new Apple Intelligence features

Apple has begun the stable rollout of the iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 updates, bringing features like Siri-ChatGPT integration, Genmoji, and Visual Intelligence.
iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the 16 Plus, 16 Pro and regular iPhone 16

iPhone 17: everything we know so far

The iPhone 17 is still a ways out, but the rumor mill is already churning. Here's what we know so far.
A child using the Contixo 7-inch Kids Tablet.

Yes, you can buy a kids tablet for only $40 at Walmart right now

Looking for a great gift for your child this holiday season? Walmart has a fantastic deal on a kids tablet from Contixo right now.
Home screen layout of the 2024 iPad mini.

You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how

Like using Microsoft Teams on your iPad? Now you can finally use it with an external camera.
OnePlus 13 versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked renders.

OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What does the future hold?

The OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are two of the best phones launching in 2025. One emerges as the better choice, based on current rumors.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 playing a YouTube video.

The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Orange.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 release date may have leaked

We could see the newest Samsung phones arrive in just a few weeks. Here's what we learned from the latest release date rumor.
The vertical app drawer in One UI 7.

Samsung has removed a helpful lock screen feature from its One UI 7 beta

Samsung’s One UI 7 is removing a feature: full-size lock screen widgets. Here are the details.
The purple Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus resting against a white pole.

Bad news, Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series might get a price increase

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be getting a price hike due to a variety of different factors, including rising costs and the cloudy political climate.
The My Classic app on an iPhone 16 showing the iPod interface.

I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod

Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it.
The Solos AirGo Vision's Krypton 1 design.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got an interesting new competitor

Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses have a clever modular design so you can remove the camera when you don't want to wear one on your face.
Oppo Find X8 Pro laying flat on a table.

This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025.
TD Bank Visa Debit card in Apple Wallet on iPhone.

Apple Pay finally has an alternative on the iPhone, and it’s a big deal

Since its release, Apple Pay has been the only contactless payment service available on the iPhone. Now, that's changing.
Optimum Internet and TV provider logo on white.

Get twice as many call plans for the price of one with Optimum

Sign up for an Optimum Unlimited plan and you get one for free alongside it. Perfect for some considerable savings.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

It looks like the iPhone 18 may get a significant price increase

The iPhone 18 is getting a smaller chip, but that trade-off means a potentially higher upfront cost.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE with its screen turned on.

Future Samsung phones may steal this great Google Pixel feature

Samsung could be prepping a new feature first launched with Google Pixel phones — an audio magic eraser.
The back of the Apple iPhone SE (2022).

The iPhone SE 4 camera specs have leaked. Here’s what we know

We've heard more news about Apple's next budget iPhone. It's good news for anyone who's been waiting for the iPhone SE 4.
Rear view of Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

iPad mini 2024 review: unbeatable, in unexpected ways

The sixth-gen iPad mini doesn't go for an ambitious upgrade treatment. It's just stays strong as ever, but with extra firepower and some unexpected surprises.
The vertical app drawer in One UI 7.

The One UI 7 beta fixes one of my biggest annoyances with Samsung phones

Samsung's One UI 7 beta is here with a lot of big changes — including one I've waited years for.
Reminders feature in WhatsApp.

WhatsApp will soon save you from the horrors of missed texts

WhatsApp is testing a new Reminders feature that will occasionally nudge users about messages as well as status updates that they may have missed checking out.
Testing the Holafly (left), Airalo (middle) and Nomad (right) eSIMs on the Oppo Find X8 series

I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought

If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out.
The Ozlo Sleepbuds on top of the closed case.

Ozlo Sleepbuds review: the most comfortable sleep earbuds I’ve ever used

I've slept peacefully wearing the Ozlo Sleepbuds because they're so comfortable, but there's plenty more you need to know before buying them.
OnePlus 12 Glacial White on a wrinkly satin white cloth.

OnePlus could return to the “mini” flagship formula in 2025

OnePlus is reportedly working on a top-tier compact phone that will embrace Qualcomm’s flagship silicon, a 50-megapixel Sony camera, and a fresh design.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 6s side by side.

Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning and worrying

Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Image of two smartphones.

How the iPhone 16 won the battle of the camera button

Two new smartphones approach secondary camera controls in very different ways, forcing me to choose between a futuristic option or the luxury of a button.
iPhone 15 Pro held in hand in front of a Christmas tree.

Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready

Whether you love the holidays or not, it's that time of year again. Here are some apps and games to help make the holidays a little easier.
iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max close up of the cameras

Apple insider leaks future plans for a significant iPhone spec change

Apple's first in-house cellular modem will grace the iPhone SE next year. In 2026, the iPhone 18 series will get an updated version with faster 5G support.
A close up of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro's camera.

This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone

Tecno unveiled two new imaging technologies at its Future Lens 2024 event that could bring 400MP photos to smartphones.

Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.

Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.

Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.

Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.

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