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The latest news, reviews, and advice about smartphones, the little computers in our pockets and at the center of our lives.

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Fold 4 Deal
Gear

Save $450 on Samsung’s newest foldable phone on Amazon right now

By Brandt Ranj

A charging cable plugged into a computer

Power several devices with $38 off a two-pack of 6-in-1 charging cables

By Stack Commerce

Person holding phone to their ear in a phone call
DIY

Tweak these settings for better-sounding phone calls

By David Nield

Motorola DynaTAC cellphone resting on its side on table
Technology

Happy 50th birthday, cell phones

By Andrew Paul

It's easy to take back control of your data with this smartphone security checklist.
DIY

Your checklist for maximum smartphone security

By David Nield

Stem cells seen through fluorescence microscope
Technology

Scientists turned a smartphone into an affordable microscope

By Andrew Paul

An OtterBox case and MagSafe charger on a periwinkle background
Gear

Pick two OtterBox products and get 22% off with this angelic deal

By Amanda Reed

Two gloved hands opening a smartphone on a workbench
Technology

A new smartphone chip could keep your cell signal alive in crowded places

By Andrew Paul

Best MagSafe accessories sliced header
Gear

The best MagSafe accessories

By Tony Ware, Amanda Reed

Anker power bank deals
Gear

Anker’s latest portable charger is on sale even before its release

By Jack Izzo

A WonderCube Pro plugged in to an iPhone.
Gear

Stay charged and connected with this all-in-one mobile solution—now on sale

By Stack Commerce

An iPhone with a MagSafe Charger attached.

Keep your smartphone powered up with this wireless charger, now 66% off

By Stack Commerce

Collage of the best wireless phone chargers
Gear

The best wireless phone chargers

By Andrew Waite, Amanda Reed

The best iPhone 14 cases
Gear

The best iPhone 14 cases

By Jen McCaffery

Google Pixel 7 Pro
Gear

Google Pixel 7 Pro review: Viva la (hardware) evolution

By Brandt Ranj

The iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max brightness comparison
Gear

Apple iPhone 14 comparison: How to pick your next upgrade

By Brandon Russell

Best VPNs for multiple devices
Gear

The best VPNs for multiple devices

By Steven T. Wright

iPhone 14 Pro max
Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: Welcome to the Dynamic Island

By Stan Horaczek

iPhone 14 News
Gear

Apple introduces iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, and more

By Brandon Russell

Apple’s two big new safety features, explained
Technology

Apple’s two big new safety features, explained

By Rob Verger

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Review
Gear

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 review: Powerful vibes

By Mike Epstein

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Review
Gear

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 review: A step closer

By Mike Epstein

Best phones under $500 sliced header
Gear

Best phones under $500

By Brandon Russell

Overhead shot of person repairing iPad on desk
Technology

Apple finally extends home repairs to (some) MacBook owners

By Andrew Paul

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 News
Gear

Samsung announces new Galaxy Z folding phones, Galaxy Watch5 Pro, and more

By Brandon Russell

The last gen of Samsung tech on a white and blue background
Gear

Save $200 when you reserve the newest gen of Samsung Galaxy gear

By Amanda Reed

Two people sitting at a wooden table in an office space, with one of them writing in a paper calendar, and the other looking at a phone while working on a laptop.
DIY

Syncing Google and Apple calendars is less annoying now

By John Kennedy

A hand holding an iPhone with Google Maps navigation active on the screen, as the person stands in the middle of a curvy forest road that's wet from rain and has fallen leaves along its edges.
DIY

iPhone users can also embrace Google and Microsoft apps. Here’s how.

By David Nield

Celebrate Nomad’s 10th birthday with 30 percent off its entire site
Gear

Celebrate Nomad’s 10th birthday with 30 percent off its entire site

By Amanda Reed

A hand holding A Google Pixel phone.
DIY

Switching from iPhone to Android has never been easier

By David Nield

Wi-Fi logo on a phone Best hotspot plans feature image
Gear

Best hotspot plans

By Curtis Silver

Two black-haired women, from the back, using their iPhones with each other.
DIY

How to grab and move multiple iPhone apps at once

By John Kennedy

A locked iPhone displaying its lock screen.
DIY

Smartphone security starts with the lock screen. Here’s how to protect it.

By David Nield

A person talking on a phone.
DIY

How to make voice calls from any device

By David Nield

A hand with magenta painted nails reaches out from the darkness to tap on a phone lying on a shiny black table.
DIY

How to juggle multiple accounts within individual smartphone apps

By David Nield

a lightning and usb-c cable
Technology

What the EU’s ruling on USB-C chargers could mean for devices everywhere

By Harry Guinness

Apple WWDC 2022 News
Gear

Everything you need to know about the new Apple M2 laptops and WWDC 2022

By Brandon Russell

Person paying with phone
DIY

Forget your wallet: It’s time to start paying for everything with your phone.

By David Nield

An illustration from the January 1978 issue of Popular Science from an article about mobile phones.
Technology

From the archives: When 1970s cellular technology made ‘traveling telephones’ more accessible

By Bill Gourgey

OnePlus 10 Pro Review
Gear

OnePlus 10 Pro review: Same great flavor

By Brandon Russell

The best iPhone 13 cases for every need
Gear

Best iPhone 13 cases

By Stacey L. Nash

iPhone SE with camera on the screen
Gear

Apple iPhone SE (2022) review

By Stan Horaczek

A picture of an iPhone 13 Pro Max on the settings screen for iCloud backup
DIY

How to back up your iPhone

By Lance Whitney

Apple iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5
Gear

Apple announces new iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5

By Brandon Russell

A close-up of the OnePlus 9 Pro cameras on white background.
Gear

OnePlus 9 Pro: Everything you need to know about this new flagship Android phone

By Stan Horaczek

iPhone 12 Pro Max sample images
Gear

The iPhone 12 Pro Max might be worth it—for the camera alone

By Stan Horaczek

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 unfolded
Gear

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: Still the multitasking champion

By Stan Horaczek

a man using his phone on the New York City subway, while other passengers also use their phones
Health

Your smartphone is gross. Learn how to clean it properly.

By David Nield

iPhone in the grass
DIY

How to get a lost phone back to its owner

By David Nield

iPhone 11 cases for people with butterfingers
Gear

iPhone 11 cases for people with butterfingers

By Trevor Vaz

person holding an iphone
Gear

The best Black Friday phone deals: iPhones, Samsung, Google Pixel 6 and more

By Ariel Wodarcyk

iphone repair
Gear

Apple is opening an online repair shop with original iPhone parts

By Charlotte Hu

Google Pixel 6 Pro
Gear

Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone review: Android’s homegrown hero

By Stan Horaczek

A person holding a smartphone with a crossed-out image of a person's silhouette on it.
DIY

How to protect your smartphone privacy

By David Nield

A person standing outside wearing a blue winter coat and a gray knit hat while smiling and looking at their phone.
DIY

20 quick ways to dial up your smartphone game

By David Nield

iPhone 13
Gear

Even the iPhone 13 may not escape the chip shortage

By Charlotte Hu

Your iPhone already tracks your steps. What if it tracked your mood, too?
Health

Your iPhone already tracks your steps. What if it tracked your mood, too?

By Shira Feder

OnePlus 9 Pro main screen
Gear

OnePlus 9 Pro review: A true flagship Android device

By Stan Horaczek

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 buttons
Gear

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is a dream for serious mobile gamers

By Stan Horaczek

xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra in a weird block land
Gear

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra smartphone has an extra screen specifically to help with selfies

By Stan Horaczek

Apple AirTag on keys with the red leather key ring
Gear

Apple AirTag: 8 common questions answered

By Stan Horaczek

iOS 15 updates
Gear

Here’s what’s coming in iOS 15: SharePlay, FaceTime, Focus modes, LiveText, and more

By Carsen Joenk

iphone 12 in one of the best iphone cases, glasses, pens, airpods, and hard drive on a wooden surface
Gear

The best iPhone cases

By PopSci Commerce Team

stack of apple devices
Environment

How a new executive order might help your phone last longer

By Ula Chrobak