Smartphones are the most personal devices we own, keeping us connected at all times and acting as the heart of our tech lives. We may not spend much time actually speaking on them these days, but we use a phone for virtually everything else.
Smartphones today typically fall into one of two categories: iPhone or Android. iPhones are the most popular smartphones overall and offer entry into the much coveted Apple exosystem, where they can be paired with Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks for greater inter-device connectivity.
Android phones, meanwhile, are more numerous combined and often offer higher specs than iPhones on measures such as charging speed and camera quality, while offering integration with a wider variety of devices including Chromebooks and Windows laptops. They also tend to be cheaper.
Our industry-leading phones coverage serves up news, reviews, features and tutorials covering all kinds of devices, from the best smartphones overall to more budget offerings and all points in-between.
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The Google Pixel 8 is still a great phone for 2025 and Best Buy has just slashed it to a record-low price
The device is just $399 today with additional trade-in discounts available
The best cell phone deals for February 2025
Updated Don't pay more than you need to! Our roundup of the best cell phone deals will score you a shiny new device from Apple, Google, or Samsung in no time.
The best Verizon deals for February 2025: free Galaxy S25, iPhone 16, and more
Updated This week's best Verizon deals include superb options for both iPhones and Android flagships, plus excellent home internet packages.
We might have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, but I can’t tell the difference from the Z Flip 6
Thanks to unofficial CAD renders, we could have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 – but if the mockups are to be believed, it looks nearly exactly the same as this year’s model.
This could be last call for Samsung's incredible Galaxy S25 Ultra deal - get $900 off plus $300 store credit on the house
You can still get a massive $900 rebate on the Galaxy S25 Ultra plus $300 store credit - but for how long?
Waze 5.4 just gave you another reason to switch from Google Maps
Waze can now extend across multiple screens if you're using it with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
The iPhone 16e doesn’t have MagSafe, but apparently Apple thinks you didn’t want it anyway
Thanks a lot, Apple
This Find My exploit lets hackers track any Bluetooth device – here’s how you can stay safe
Apple’s Find My network can now be tricked to let hackers stalk any Bluetooth item.
