Galaxy S24 problems pile up: 4 issues plaguing Samsung’s newest smartphone

Here we go again. Galaxy S24 early adopters are reporting bugs and other problems that they’ve been experiencing with their device since it launched just a few weeks ago. Much like the various issues that iPhone 15 and Pixel 8 early adopters experienced when those phones debuted last year, the reported problems with Samsung’s latest … Read more

Apple takes top spot in China’s smartphone market for the first time

Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up a new iPhone 15 Pro during an Apple event on Sept. 12, 2023, in Cupertino, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Apple for the first time became the largest smartphone vendor in China by shipments, new data for 2023 released on Thursday showed. The iPhone … Read more

The Rabbit R1 Seems Cool, But What The Hell Is It?

Since CES 2024, we have seen this adorable little bright orange (Leuchtorange, to be exact) device everywhere. Despite all the hype, many are still confused about what it is, who it’s for, and why it couldn’t have just been an app. Hey Google, Where Did My Watch’s Battery Life Go? What Exactly is the Rabbit … Read more

Lenovo bets Motorola will be the third-biggest smartphone player in 3 years

A Motorola Razr Flip Smartphone kept at dispay at the launch event of the new Motorola Flip Smartphones, Motorola Razr 40 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, in New Delhi, India. Kabir Jhangiani | Nurphoto | Getty Images DAVOS, Switzerland — Motorola will likely be the third-biggest smartphone player in the world in three years, according … Read more

Everything Announced at Samsung Unpacked 2024, Including The Mysterious Galaxy Ring

Smartphones, AI, and rings, oh my! Samsung is at it again, coming out with its latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone with a list of long-expected features, a new titanium frame on the $1,300 Ultra edition, and a whole smattering of artificial intelligence surrounding every feature for its latest flagship phone. Oh, and apparently, the … Read more

How To Use Your Android Phone or iPhone as a Webcam

Smartphones can take on the roles of many other gadgets—cameras, calculators, e-readers, dictaphones, and all the rest—and they can also do double duty as webcams. In fact, this functionality is now built into both Android and iOS, so it’s easier than ever to use a phone as a webcam when it’s connected to your computer. … Read more

Apple tops Samsung for first time in global smartphone shipments

For the first time ever, Apple beat out Samsung to ship the most smartphones in a year according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Although IDC cautions that its data is preliminary and subject to change, a second research agency, Canalys, also has Apple taking its top spot for all of 2023. IDC has … Read more

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Review: A Gaming Smartphone That Remembers It’s a Phone

7.5/ 10 SCORE Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Pros Revamped design Powerful specs Decent photos Cons AI features are subtle compared to rivals Smaller battery Short update timeline There’s something different about the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. The Asus ROG gaming phone line always surprises me with its distinctive style traditionally appealing to gamers. … Read more

What’s in my Backpack: CES 2024 Edition

Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo Every year I attend CES, I often regret leaving something behind. The thing is, I’m not a heavy packer; I’ve been at this work travel game long enough that I figured out how to fit a week’s worth of clothing, amenities, and comforts in a suitcase that fits in the … Read more