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If it ain't broke, don't replace it. When was the last time you got a new phone? For me, it was last week. Before that, it might have been three weeks ago. Before that, well, you get the idea — I have some of the best Android phones from the last few years floating around my apartment. In some cases, I have multiple generations of the same lineup, like Google Pixel devices back to the Pixel 6 series and iPhones back to the iPhone 12, and I’ve used them all. It’s a fortunate position to be in, but also one that shows how little tends to change from one year to the next. As someone whose SIM is always on the move, here’s how often I think you should get a new phone.

I test dozens of phones every year and here's how often I think you should upgrade

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Midrange phones are more competitive than ever, and their performance and battery life make us wonder why we spend $1,000+ on flagship devices. Phones under $500 used to include drab displays, awful build quality, and hardly any software support. But recently, even budget devices have featured OLED displays and years of software support. With so many high-quality options close in price, even a small discount can make a big difference.

Samsung drops one of its latest phones to just $300 for Prime Day

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is more polished, feature-rich, and expensive than ever, with a starting price of $1,899 for the 256GB variant. Buy it for the flexible use cases, including the large inner display, which is great for mobile entertainment, and the hinge design, which makes taking photos with the rear camera a breeze.

I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Z Fold 6 for a week - and can't go back

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is this year’s Samsung flagship and a device that Digital Trends rated highly in its review, calling it “the best Ultra ever, and a must-buy.” This is high praise, but ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia has Samsung in its sights with the Nubia Z60 Ultra “Leading Version” and the Z60S Pro, a slightly pared-down, but even more affordable model.

A new Android phone just gave the Galaxy S24 Ultra some tough competition

Rumors about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 series are slowly emerging, some more believable than others. The latest rumor falls into the “take it with a grain of salt” category. A new report from The Financial News out of South Korea states that Samsung might choose to add...

Samsung may do something unheard of with the Galaxy S25

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

It seems that Samsung Messages will no longer come pre-installed on Galaxy phones in the US. So, Galaxy devices will rely entirely on Google Messages. The app has been losing key features for a while now, so the move is not a surprise. Samsung Messages is still available for download, but that might change soon.

Samsung Messages removed from new Galaxy phones in the US

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Samsung is changing the default messaging app on its phones from the Samsung Messages app to Google Messages.

Samsung making a big change to default apps on Galaxy phones in the US

Apple might start using Samsung camera sensors as soon as 2026, marking the end of Sony’s decade-plus run as the sole supplier of the phones’ camera sensors. The phones are expected to use a Samsung-made “1/2.6-inch 48MP ultra-wide CMOS image sensors” starting “as early as 2026,” according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The rumor doesn’t suggest whether Samsung will replace Sony for any other iPhone camera sensors.

Apple may use Samsung for iPhone cameras, ending longtime Sony run

The first foldable iPhone is reportedly in the works for a 2026 debut, according to a new story from Digitimes. This would mark Apple’s first entry into foldable display technology and a major evolution for the iPhone. Here are the details. New details on Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Report: Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design

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The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is a charming flip phone with a powerful cover screen, but do its camera compromises hold it back?

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra review: a flip in the right direction

Nubia Z60S Pro offers AI photography, 1.5K AMOLED screen, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for $570-$770. Pre-order now. Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version is a $50 upgrade with overclocked Snapdragon chip for enhanced AI benefits at $650-$880. Both Nubia smartphones offer impressive specs and improvements, with recommended use on T-Mobile...

This stylish smartphone was just refreshed with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

T-Mobile raised prices by $2 to $5 per line, angering customers who filed complaints with the FCC and the FTC. Customers are now suing T-Mobile for violating its promise not to raise prices on legacy plans. The lawsuit demands a jury trial to force T-Mobile to abandon recent price hikes.

T-Mobile is getting sued for hiking rates on Price Lock plans

Samsung recently revealed that its Galaxy Tab S10 series would arrive before the end of this year. Rumors say the new flagship tablets will run a MediaTek chipset globally, a surprising switch from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. We now have more proof of this rumored switch. After the Galaxy Tab S10+, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ flagship SoC.

Here's more proof that Galaxy Tab S10 series uses MediaTek chip globally

The next iPhone SE is expected to go into production in late October.

iPhone SE 4 tipped for earlier than expected launch date

Many smartphones are impressive, but few stand out like the Motorola Razr Plus. Arriving in bright poolside colors like hot pink, green, and blue, the new flip phone is as much fun to use as it is to admire, and it’s currently on sale. Priced at $999.99, you can preorder an unlocked Razr Plus with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $899.99 ($100 off) from Amazon and Best Buy ahead of its release date on July 24th.

The soon-to-be-released Motorola Razr Plus flip phone is already $100 off

Samsung's Galaxy AI is mostly stuff we're used to by now, like AI-assisted live translation and writing help. One of Galaxy AI's more novel features, "sketch to image," lets you insert realistic AI-generated objects into existing photos by sketching over top of them. It's a fun enough gimmick, but it doesn't take many repetitions for putting AI-generated hats on people to lose its novelty.

I didn't care about Galaxy AI until it gave my dog a Pokémon bong

Apple will almost certainly unveil its iPhone 16 lineup in just a couple months from now, but attention has already turned to what will come after. Specifically, the iPhone 17 family, which if the latest leaks and rumors are accurate, could be a more substantial generational leap in terms of hardware, features, and capabilities. So, what can we expect?

Apple iPhone 17 Lineup Leak Details Specs And Surprise Design Changes

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 is great but it's no longer the slam dunk foldable choice

Nearly five years after Samsung’s first foldable phone hit shop shelves, the company has arguably cornered the market regarding the flexible phones you see out and...

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 is great but it's no longer the slam dunk foldable choice

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