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 When it was first announced that Samsung was rounding out the corners on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, I was pretty mad. The Samsung phones had, in just a couple of years, become almost unrecognizable from their past counterparts. Those sharp edges, that authoritative presence, and the overall vibe exuding from them — that of a true flagship phone — become unmistakable. And now, Samsung was just throwing it away. Granted, the new design is a bit easier on the hands, but I was in the camp of people who wanted the Galaxy flagships to remain looking like the most commanding phones on the market. Suffice to say that the new design, no matter how sleek and pretty it looks, is a downgrade for me. And, what do you know, Samsung is doing it again with even rounder corners for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung phones are losing their identity If Samsung is making its flagship even rounder, then it is completely giving up the visual identity associated with its phones. The S26 Ultra will look even more...

 While we're holding our breath to see what Samsung has to offer in terms of a tri-fold, Huawei is getting ready to release a successor to its Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world's first commercially available tri-fold. The best thing about it is that it could be priced lower than the original Huawei tri-fold. The new cutting-edge foldable (which is well into tablet territory given its 10.2-inch screen size) is allegedly going to be dubbed Mate XTs, something we reported in early January 2025. So, the original Mate XT Ultimate Design had a staggering price of €3,500 for markets outside China, which translates to about $4,100. Now, a report claims that its successor, the Huawei Mate XTs, could be priced at 15,000 yuan, which is closer to $2,100 when directly converted. Of course, if the Mate XTs steps outside China, the price for international markets will surely be higher, but it's safe to say that it'll be lower than $4,100. Which is great: "traditional" folda...

 Earlier this week, Samsung announced the latest generation of its high-end foldable phones at its Summer Galaxy Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Galaxy Z Flip7 are variously lighter, thinner, and less crease-prone than before. They are more expensive too. Some call them the “foldables to beat.” It’s Samsung messaging and a commentator response that sounds an awful lot like what we heard last year. And the year before that, for that matter, in a hall of echoes typical of the iterative progress loop much of consumer tech hardware has fallen into. It's not that we think they'll be bad—we liked their predecessors just fine. It's just that when you compare them to the progress being made by Chinese competitors, they feel a bit dull and already a step behind in an area they are widely thought to lead. Déjà Vu It’s a situation we are already watching unfold with EVs, something that was most stark at this year’s Shanghai Auto show. WIRED writer Alistair Charlton called t...

New rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro may finally include reverse wireless charging, allowing it to wirelessly charge accessories like AirPods and the Apple Watch. This long-awaited feature, if implemented, would be a major step for the iPhone, turning it into a central power hub for all your devices. We’ve all been there: you’re out and about, you check your Apple Watch, and the battery is critically low. Or maybe your AirPods case is completely dead just when you need to make a call. The solution, for now, is to find a power outlet or hope you have a battery pack. But what if your iPhone could save the day? Well, a related long-standing rumor is gaining new momentum. Fresh reports suggest that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will offer a long-awaited reverse wireless charging feature. We know that Android phones have had this feature for years. However, it would be great news for the iPhone. This isn’t a new rumor—it’s been circulating for years—but new reports fr...

 I have always loved the idea of the Fairphone. A fair-trade, repairable smartphone designed to be used for a long time, shedding the notion of upgrading every year or two. The idea makes it more environmentally friendly than every other phone. The goal is admirable, but the company's hardware always fell short in a few ways. The Fairphone 5, for example, had a mediocre camera and so-so performance. I've now been using The Fairphone (Gen. 6) for two weeks, and I don't feel like the phone is severely lacking in a specific department. Could the camera be better? Sure, but many of the images in my photo library from my test period are perfectly serviceable. The biggest downside is that the company still isn't selling the phone officially in the US, though you can import it. US carrier support is spotty—it should be fine on T-Mobile and its mobile virtual network providers (I tested it on Google Fi without problems)—but you will likely face issues on AT&T and Verizon. F...

 Google Pixel phones are our favorite Android phones here at WIRED and have been for a few years. They have industry-leading cameras, get speedy software and security updates directly from Google (like iPhones do from Apple), and are priced competitively. But which of the new Google Pixel phones should you buy? The Pixel 9a? The Pixel 10? What about the crazy-expensive Pixel 10 Pro Fold? Don’t fret—I'll break down the differences between the best Pixel phones and sort out the right one for you. You'll also find Pixel-exclusive tips to help you get the most out of your new phone, plus some accessory and case recommendations for protection. For more, read our other mobile guides, including the Best Pixel 9 Cases, Best Samsung Phones, and Best Android Phones. Updated August 2025: We’ve mentioned the new Pixel 10 series, added info about older A-series battery issues, Qi2, /e/OS, and added new software features in Pixel phones. Google just announced the Pixel 10 series, and they...