📰 “smartphones”
SpaceX Plans to Become a Major US Mobile Carrier With Nationwide Spectrum Deal
SpaceX has agreed to acquire nationwide low-band 800 MHz spectrum to combine with 15,000 upcoming Gen2 satellites, aiming to build a hybrid carrier that rivals AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
October 9, 2026 · 50 views
Google Maps Adds McLaren F1 Car Navigation Icon for US Grand Prix
Google Maps is letting drivers swap out the boring navigation arrow for a papaya orange McLaren Formula 1 race car ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
October 5, 2026 · 97 views
Battery Capacity vs. Battery Life: Why Bigger Numbers Don't Always Mean Longer Runtime
A higher milliamp-hour rating promises stamina on paper, but real-world device longevity depends on efficiency, hardware demands, and thermals.
October 4, 2026 · 77 views
Apple Acknowledges AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max Network Bug: Why Some Units Need Replacement
Apple has confirmed that an AT&T cellular glitch can leave the iPhone 18 Pro Max permanently stuck in SOS mode, requiring a free hardware replacement for affected units.
October 3, 2026 · 161 views
Apple Confirms Defective AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max Units Require Full Hardware Replacement
Apple has confirmed that iPhone 18 Pro Max units crippled by an AT&T cellular dropout cannot be fixed via software and require a complete device replacement.
October 3, 2026 · 172 views
Google and Samsung Hike Prices on Budget Phones as Memory Shortages Bite
Google and Samsung have raised prices across their budget and mid-range lineups, tacking up to $100 onto the Pixel 10a and Galaxy A series as AI data center demand drives up component costs.
October 3, 2026 · 120 views
AT&T Acknowledges iPhone 18 Pro Max Cellular Failure, Urges Urgent iOS Update
AT&T is alerting iPhone 18 Pro Max owners to severe cellular outages preventing calls and data, but its recommended iOS 27.0.1 update is leaving users stranded.
October 2, 2026 · 206 views
Google Messages Widely Rolls Out Redesigned Long-Press Menu With Partial Text Copying
Google Messages is officially rolling out a floating long-press menu that introduces one of the app's most requested features: partial text selection.
October 2, 2026 · 224 views
OpenAI Unveils Dots to Rival Meta’s Muse, but Can Paid Agents Beat Free?
At DevDay 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents running on GPT-6 Astra that execute tasks 24/7 from their own virtual computers.
October 1, 2026 · 201 views
WhatsApp Expands Parental Controls to Teens with Group Alerts and Meta AI Limits
Meta has expanded WhatsApp parental controls to teen accounts, introducing group activity notifications, Meta AI safeguards, and PIN-protected privacy settings.
October 1, 2026 · 183 views
Is the Google Pixel 8 Still Worth Buying in 2026? A Refurbished Value Analysis
With steep discounts on the refurbished market and software updates guaranteed through 2030, the Google Pixel 8 makes a compelling budget flagship case.
September 29, 2026 · 438 views
Opera for Android Adds Built-in Travel eSIM With 3GB of Free Data
Opera has integrated a travel eSIM directly into its Android browser, offering users in 11 countries a free 3GB data trial across 47 international destinations.
September 29, 2026 · 432 views