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Best Android phones under $400 in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save your money! Check out some of the best Android phones under $400 you can get. These devices offer long software support, fast charging, and a whole lot more.

Is this a typo? Mint Mobile is currently selling the Google Pixel 9 for less than the Pixel 9a
By Patrick Farmer published
An easy choice Mint Mobile is carving $400 off the Pixel 9 AND throwing in 50% off one year of wireless, making the Pixel 9a seem a little unnecessary.

When does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 launch?
By Patrick Farmer published
Don't flip The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is likely to be revealed later this year. Here's everything we know so far.

New tariffs are a great reason to keep the phone you have as long as you can
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Cold dead hands The parts inside a phone are going to cost more. Guess who gets to pay for it?

How does glass bend?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Bend and flex The screen on a foldable phone doesn't fold; it bends. A lot of other things help make it happen.

I write about wireless carriers for a living, and these are the cheap data plans that I'd recommend in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Affordable data! Here are some of the finest cheap data plans you can get, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. These plans include data, 5G access, and more.

Samsung Galaxy A26 vs. Moto G 2025: Budget battle
By Judy Sanhz published
Value face-off The two budget-friendly smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Moto G 2025, have a lot to offer, but only one can win.

How to set up and use eSIM on Android
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Embedded SIM Using eSIM on Android is pretty darn great. The entire setup process is smooth most of the time, even if you want to move your phone number to a new phone.
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