Wireless ADB on a TV box from an iPhone (no computer)
I got tired of walking to a laptop every time I needed to sideload a package, grab a screenshot, or tail logcat on a living-room box. ADB already does all of...
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Huawei launches Mate XT 2 tri-fold two days before Apple’s foldable iPhone
Huawei has launched a new tri-folding phone two days before Apple is expected to show its first foldable iPhone. The Mate XT 2 was unveiled on Monday and goe...
This beloved Android Auto app now lets you send videos from your phone to your car
It also gets a new visualizer feature.
This AI-generated iPhone 18 Pro mock ad makes me actually love dark cherry color
Can you believe it’s new iPhone week already? Apple’s “Rise and Surprise” event is just a few days away on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. The company i...
Not Huawei, Not Xiaomi: This Is The Best-Selling Smartphone In China In 2026
The latest smartphone market share data is in, and surprisingly, three out of China's top five phone models aren't from a Chinese company at all.
How To Disable Gemini On Your Android Phone
If Gemini feels like overkill, you'll be happy to know that you can still switch back to Google Assistant. You can even disable AI training on your way out.
3 Android Auto Problems That Are Almost Always The Cable's Fault
Android Auto relies on a steady stream of data, not just power. A cable that charges your phone perfectly can still be the cause of some frustrating problems.
5 Free Apps You Need To Install To Get The Most Out Of Your AirPods
Your AirPods actually offer a ton of surprising features, and you can get the most out of those features with these free App Store apps.
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When are portable Apple CarPlay screens actually worth it?
Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.
The pros and cons of using wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a number of tradeoffs.
Xiaomi Showed Off 380 Products At IFA 2026, But The One We Want To See Most Remains A Secret
Xiaomi brought more than 380 devices and concepts to IFA 2026, but the mysterious foldable phone it refused to discuss might have been the star of the show.
Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
Meta AI Has a Native Mac App Now, and It Seems Decent
Zac Hall, writing for 9to5Mac on August 19: The new Meta AI desktop app is version 1.0 beta at launch and weighs just 16MB once installed. Based on initial i...
How To Send High-Quality Images And Videos From Android To iPhone
It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.
5 Android widgets that replaced apps I used to open every day
My app opening habit changed completely once I gave widgets from my most used apps a more practical job.
I made my NAS feel like the microSD card my Android phone never had
Make that network storage earn its keep
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Matt Haughey: ‘The Car Industry A/B Tested Selling a Car With and Without CarPlay and the Results Are Not Shocking’
Matt Haughey: One case in point is the Honda Prologue EV. It’s a partnership between Honda and Chevrolet, where the Prologue is basically a Chevy Blazer EV w...
I turned on 4 Android settings and spam calls basically stopped
Four menus, zero apps, and my phone finally works like it should
I stopped using Android Auto wirelessly after realizing what it was doing to my phone
I ditched wireless Android Auto after realizing the real cost of staying connected while driving.
I stopped reaching for my phone during work thanks to this Windows 11 feature
Ditch the constant context-switching and make your Android device a seamless extension of your Windows desktop.
Gurman on Schiller’s Departure and Ternus’s Goals for the App Store
Mark Gurman, in his weekend Power On column at Bloomberg (gift link): The Schiller exit is a bit more notable. Unlike Maestri, he still had a real job: The v...
Netflix includes 80+ ad-free iPhone and iPad games, here’s every app
Looking for new iPhone and iPad games to play? The App Store has plenty of games without ads and in-app purchases. Apple Arcade is a great subscription optio...
Apple might soon make App Store changes to raise revenue, increase margins: report
According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly considering making some changes to its App Store. The goal? ...
Foldable phones still need to fix this problem
Samsung's Z Fold series has improved the foldable phone form factor over time, but there remains an issue that the rumored iPhone Ultra may not remedy.
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The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone...
I turned my Android phone’s camera notch into a powerful shortcut — and I can’t go back
Action Notch changed the way I do so many things on my phone.
This $500 Android phone shows what Google still gets wrong with the Pixel 11 camera
These two basic features are available on this new mid-ranger and its predecessors, but not on the Pixel 11.
Motorola and Google foldables are quietly beating Samsung where it counts
Samsung forgot the foldable features that truly matter.
My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI
I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
The best Android alarm app isn’t on the Play Store. Here’s how to install it
This Clock app isn't on the Play Store, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth getting!