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Google Messages' RCS badges are inching closer toward a public rollout
By Brady Snyder published
Text bubbles Google will soon let Android users know which of their contacts are using RCS with a Messages update, with more updates coming.

Global smartphone will sales take a hit as tariffs bite, says IDC
By Nandika Ravi published
Slump in sales IDC has lowered its forecast of its smartphone sales in 2025 to 0.6% reaching, 1.24 billion units, due to the economic uncertainty brought about by U.S. tariffs.

T-Mobile's new business plans throw in free Smart VPN and satellite broadband
By Jay Bonggolto published
pretty sweet deal T-Mobile locks prices down for five years with its new business plans.

Samsung's Galaxy A series performs well as Apple leads Q1 2025 sales
By Nickolas Diaz published
Best-Selling Counterpoint's research indicated the top 10 best-selling phones for Q1 2025.

US Court says Trump's recent tariffs are 'illegal,' halting them for now
By Nickolas Diaz published
Halted U.S. Court judges have reportedly blocked President Trump's recent overseas tariffs.

OnePlus quietly launches two new phones, and they look spectacular
By Nandika Ravi published
Gammers assemble! OnePlus has added two new phones to its Ace 5 series line up — the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra Edition and the Ace 5 Racing Edition, only for the Chinese market.

Google's latest Gemini teaser brings its Pixel Watch integration into view
By Nickolas Diaz published
On the way Google drops a small Gemini on Pixel Watch teaser in its I/O 2025 recap email to users.

Android 16 could finally simplify eSIM transfers from iPhones
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Easy eSIM transfer? Seamless wireless eSIM transfer between iPhone and Android is on the horizon.
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