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Samsung hints there won't be a Galaxy S26 Edge
Sorry, Galaxy Edge fans. If you're hoping for another super-slim Samsung, you might well be out of luck
Opinion
Mulling over a Galaxy S26? There's only one option
The only model worth focusing on at this year's Unpacked event is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on: More than the sum of its upgrades
The major hardware reason to buy Samsung's new Ultra is the Privacy Screen but there's a lot more going on
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Samsung Galaxy S26: Your ultimate guide
Samsung has pulled back the curtain on the all-new Galaxy S26 range and we're surprised by what has (and hasn't) changed
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Watch Samsung Unpacked today for the Galaxy S26 launch
Samsung's first major event of 2026 is upon us and, if the rumours hold true, the Galaxy S26 range will be announced
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This is the Nothing Phone (4a) – now in pink
The Nothing Phone (4a) design has been revealed early, and it features an all-new Glyph Bar notification lighting system
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Did Tecno just solve modular phones?
Tecno has revealed a Modular Magnetic Phone concept with a sleek magnetic attachment system ahead of MWC 2026
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Major Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival gets the hands-on treatment
The Honor Magic V6 foldable has been pictured and filmed ahead of its 1 March unveiling
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The OnePlus 15T could rival the S26 and Pixel 10, but will it be allowed to?
OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 15T small-screen phone is coming soon and I hope the firm makes a crucial decision for its release
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display may not be exclusive for long
Various Chinese phone makers might launch rival technology later this year, including Xiaomi
Opinion
Forget the iPhone 18, the 17e could be all you need
Apple's iPhone 17e is expected imminently. And if you're in the market for a new phone, here's why it could be a smart buy
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WhatsApp: Group chats are getting this long-overdue feature
Joining a group chat is about to get much easier now that WhatsApp has added this often-requested feature
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Poco X8 Pro series leaks with Maxed-out specs
Specs have leaked for the Poco X8 Pro and the new Poco X8 Pro Max variant, and they're looking impressive
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Samsung teases its own Pixel Studio ahead of Galaxy S26 launch
The Samsung Galaxy S26 looks set to introduce the company's own Pixel Studio-style AI image editing suite
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Nothing Phone (4a) leak hints you shouldn't go Pro
Specifications for the Nothing Phone (4a) have leaked online, and the Pro model might not be a huge step up
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Oppo Find X10 won't make this Galaxy S26 mistake
The Oppo Find X10 smartphone series could support MagSafe-like magnetic charging out of the box
Opinion
Sorry Google. The Pixel 10a only makes the Pixel 9a look even better
Google's new mid-range phone is upon us, but the Google Pixel 10a is struggling to make a case for itself against the outgoing Pixel 9a
Opinion
Ranking all four Pixel 10a colours, from "murky" to "fun-adjacent"
The Pixel 10a launched today in four colour options. We rank our favourites from worst to best
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Google only gave 3 small reasons to buy the Pixel 10a
We've searched high and low through the spec sheet and small print for upgrades – but it's slim pickings
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Google Pixel 10a: Upgrades, price and release date unveiled
Another mid-range smartphone from Google is on the way but it's not very different from the Pixel 9a
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Google Pixel 11 set to match a major longstanding iPhone feature
Google is reportedly working on its own secure facial recognition system for Pixel phones – and it could be even better than Apple's Face ID
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Samsung uses AI to show off big Galaxy S26 Ultra camera feature
A recent teaser video showcasing a new Samsung camera feature is causing quite a stir
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Protect your phone – tweak these 7 Android privacy settings now
What information are your apps collecting about you? Your Android default settings may not offer the best protection
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One of the best Pixel features is coming to more Android phones
The brilliant Pixel Now Playing feature is getting its own app, so should be coming to more Android phones
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Samsung could be getting its angles right with the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra privacy screen shown off again, while selfies could also be getting a boost
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Nothing Phone (4a) release date announced in typically cheeky fashion
The (4a) and (4a) Pro will be announced a day after Apple's next big event, which could bring the iPhone 17e
Opinion
The Pixel 10a will be dead in the water without this pre-order deal
Google's typical trade-in bonus isn't going to cut it for this new mid-ranger
Opinion
The anti-phone case I wanted to hate is actually brilliant
The phone case for people who hate cases – with a couple of caveats
Feature
Forget Qi2 magnets – the Galaxy S26 Ultra may miss the most important upgrade
Is the camera a bit sharper? And the display a bit brighter? Great. But what we really want is longer battery life
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Every Galaxy S26 leaked in core colours – but 2 are still missing
There are four colours, including Sky Blue and Cobalt Violet, but Unpacked will reveal two more colourways to tempt you
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Apple just made it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Apple has quietly added a Transfer to Android tool with the iOS 26.3 update
Opinion
Android 16 reminded me how good a small phone can be
Phone brands assume everyone wants the same key features, but a big display means a big phone – and there's something to be said for a smaller device
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Xiaomi 18 specs leak, and it's not all good news
A look ahead to 2027 Xiaomi flagship phones, before we've even got the 17 series
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Leaked Motorola phone could provide a stylish Galaxy & Pixel alternative
Extensive images have leaked for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, revealing a seriously stylish affordable phone
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Android 17 beta announcement hints at final release date
You'll get it automatically if you're in the program, but opt out now if you want the stable release without a data wipe
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Samsung Unpacked invite reveals 3 key pieces of Galaxy S26 info
Samsung's teaser doesn't give much away, but a little digging provides some interesting revelations about the new Galaxy phones
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Buying a phone in 2026? Follow this one rule
This year, my ‘previous gen’ phone rule applies more than ever
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It's official: ChatGPT is getting ads
If you don't want to see adverts while using OpenAI's chatbot, then you'll have to think about upgrading
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WhatsApp web is getting two huge 'new' features
The web app version of WhatsApp is finally adding the ability to do two things you would assume were already there
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Samsung tipped to revive advanced Galaxy S10 camera feature for S27 Ultra
Reports from South Korea suggest Samsung is bringing back the variable aperture camera on a future smartphone to rival the iPhone 18 Pro
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Oppo’s next foldable could pip the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the post with this feature
The Oppo Find N6 will have the shallowest display crease on the market, according to a company source
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The Pixel's At A Glance widget is getting a redesign
Opinions vary about the usefulness of the Pixel home screen's widget. But at least you'll actually be able to use it at a glance
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The Pixel 11 Pro camera could have a rival in Xiaomi’s next compact flagship
The Xiaomi 18 Pro could pack two 200Mp cameras, putting the rest of the compact flagship crowd on notice
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Google confirms that AirDrop for all is right around the corner
The ability to share files between iOS and Android is coming to non-Pixel phones very soon, says Google
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Nothing Phone (4a) and Pro get tipped release date
The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro could launch early in March with various upgrades, but a higher price
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra European pricing leaks, and it's good news
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will cost exactly the same as its predecessor, according to a new leak
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Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold could be a bigger deal than expected
Reports from South Korea suggest Samsung has ordered a million units for its new Wide Fold foldable
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Samsung just teased 3 Galaxy S26 camera upgrades
Official teaser videos reveal that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will pack enhanced camera zoom and low light video capabilities
Opinion
The truth: Android 17 won't matter to most people
When Google's latest OS only makes it to a small fraction of Android users, who can blame them for not caring about new features?
Opinion