One of my favorite people, @abraralheeti.bsky.social, has Samsung’s #galaxyzfold8 (the adorable passport-sized phone that folds out to a tablet) and is testing it. Thankfully she’s bringing us along for the ride and updating her story live as she tests it for @cnet.com www.cnet.com/news-live/my...

My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung's Passport Foldable - CNET

Samsung's new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I'm still testing how it holds up in everyday use.

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For 15 years, I've had Siri disabled on my iPhone. Year after year, basic functions worked, to a point, but Siri's full potential never materialized… until now. To quote Siri AI: “I'm just here to help you get things done.” And it does just that. #ios26 #siriai www.cnet.com/tech/service...

Siri AI Helped Me Avoid Eating Diarrhea Lettuce

The iPhone's virtual assistant got a glow-up with iOS 27 and finally lives up to Apple's 2011 promise. In my early testing, Siri is just here to get things done.

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The Clicks Communicator is alive!! This is the phone I look forward to the most in 2026 and the company’s new video has me even more psyched #clickscommunicator www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

The Clicks Communicator Phone With Blackberry Roots Demoed in New Video

A new video shows the $500 Clicks Communicator phone actually working. It offers a preview of all the typing and messaging that's to come.

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I first met Tim Cook in 2012 when I worked on Apple’s retail video team. It was so wonderful sharing another moment with him today at #wwdc2026 @cnet.com

I was on @cnn.com’s Outfront and spoke with the amazing Brianna Keilar about the golden T1 Trump Mobile phone aka the Trump Phone. Even more fun, this was my first live national media appearance! @cnet.com #trumpphone www.mediaite.com/media/tech/t...

Tech Expert Compares Trump Phone to ‘Urine Sample’ In Savage Review for CNN

CNET Managing Editor Patrick Holland compared the color of Trump's namesake smartphones to that of a "urine sample" in a CNN hit on the long-delayed devices.

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AI hat, real man #googleio26

Outstanding story from @cnet.com ’s @mikejsorrentino.bsky.social! “We tested 33 phones over the past year, from companies like Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola. We also tested phones available only internationally to compare…these devices charge even faster.” www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

We Tested 33 New Phones to See Which Charge Fastest and Crown 2 Winners

We ran 33 phones from Apple, Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more through our charging tests. The winners are given our CNET Lab Award.

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With the release of iOS 26.5, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging will start rolling out in beta for iPhone owners and people on Android phones with the latest version of Google Messages. #ios265 #iMessage #RCS #encryption #Apple #Android #Google www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

Your iPhone's Green Bubble Messages Get Safer With iOS 26.5: Look for the Lock

Apple and Google start rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS chats in beta for iMessage and Google Messages.

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New Podcast Episode: Tech News Weekly: Inside the Musk-Altman Trial With Jacob Ward Tech Leaders Facing Off in Court with @mikahsargent.com, @byjacobward.bsky.social, @trickholland.bsky.social

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Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Jacob shares firsthand impressions from the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial. Razr unveiled the latest

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I got to talk to NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover for @cnet.com We spoke about seeing parts of the moon that no other human has seen before and getting to manually fly a spacecraft. #nasa #artemisii www.cnet.com/science/spac...

'Han Solo Wants to Be Me': Artemis II's Victor Glover on Flying the Orion

CNET spoke with the Artemis II astronaut and pilot about seeing parts of the moon that no other human has seen before and getting to manually fly a spacecraft.

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Happy St. Me day

Having Perplexity's AI and models on phones from Samsung, the world's biggest phone-maker, puts the company under a brighter light. #galaxyunpacked #samsung #perplexity #galaxys26 @cnet.com www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

Turns Out Perplexity Might Be the Sleeper Feature on Samsung's Rumored Galaxy S26

Having Perplexity's AI and models on phones from the world's biggest phone-maker puts the company under a brighter light.

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Personal update: I’m happy to share that I’m taking on the role of Director of Content, Hardware at @cnet.com I want to thank David Katzmaier and Lindsey Turrentine for this opportunity! It’s definitely the start of another chapter at CNET. Onwards and upwards!

What’s it like to use a $3,000 phone? (OK it’s actually just $2,899) Well follow along as Abrar live blogs her review of Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold!! #galaxyztrifold #galaxyztrifoldreview

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I think @abraralheeti.bsky.social is a fantastic reviewer and I love that she's doing a kind of blow-by-blow "live blog" of her experience with the TriFold, which is an absolutely absurd piece of tech

Alright folks, this is a big one! The @cnet.com mobile team tested 35 phones for battery life in 2025 to see how they compared to each other. Here are the top phones and the top phone brands to buy for the longest battery life. #phones #battery #batterylife #testing www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

We Tested 35 Phones for the Best Battery Life. These 2 Brands Topped the Field

Phone battery life has always been important, but which brands consistently offer the longest battery life? After extensive testing, we've found the two leaders.

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Testing AirTags @cnet.com

Yep, that’s me on NPR Weekend Edition talking with Ayesha Rascoe about the iPhone and iOS 26 update. Take a listen #ios26 @cnet.com www.npr.org/2026/01/25/n...

Why the latest iPhone update is leaving ordinary users and tech experts grumbling

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to digital writer Patrick Holland about why some iPhone users dislike the latest iOS update.

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Folks, we have reached peak technology

Check out this video of my Micromobility #ces panel with Laura Chace (ITS America), Denice Durrant (UL), John Reed (Microsoft) & Jose Wyszogrod (Honda Fastport). We explore how micromobility solutions are transforming the last mile. @cnet.com www.ces.tech/videos/micro...

Clicks CMO, Jeff Gadway, told me, “We're really trying to help have people see us as a company that's building purpose-built tech for people who want to do shit and not doom scroll.” These are my kind of people! #ces #clickscommunicator @cnet.com youtu.be/JsH0fv035Zw?...

Clicks Communicator Hands-On: The 'Do Stuff and Not Doomscroll' Phone | All Things Mobile

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If you’re at CES, join me for my panel on Micromobility at 3 p.m. LVCC North level 2 N261 @cnet.com

Well look at that! @parkyprakhar.bsky.social got to try the Galaxy Z TriFold at the Samsung Store in Dubai for @cnet.com and even compare it to the Huawei Mate XT: www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

I Tried the Galaxy Z TriFold at a Dubai Store and Its Design Made Me a Fan

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold impressed me with its smart design choices despite being a less versatile folding phone than the Huawei Mate XT.

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The OnePlus 15 has the largest battery capacity of any phone sold in the US. Its secret sauce is a silicon battery. OnePlus is one of a handful of phone-makers using silicon batteries. It's only a matter of time before others follow. #oneplus15 #siliconbattery #anode www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

The OnePlus 15 Is the Latest Spark in a Battery Revolution Coming to Phones

Exclusive: The OnePlus 15 has the largest battery capacity of any phone sold in the US. And it's all because of silicon.

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Yep, you could be rocking a brown iPhone in 2026. And while I can imagine a lot of people not opting for a possible poop-colored phone, I'm for it -- albeit with one condition. #iphone18pro #browniphone www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

A Brown iPhone 18 Pro Is Fine With Me, But On One Condition

Commentary: If Apple steals this Motorola Razr design feature, I think a brown iPhone could be stunning and not look like poop.

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CNET’s @outonalumb.bsky.social took the #OnePlus15‘s cameras for a spin around LA. This is OnePlus’ first phone since its partnership with Hasselblad ended. Take a look at David’s photos to see what OnePlus is doing without the iconic Swedish camera maker www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

I Went Hands-On With the OnePlus 15's Camera and You Need to See the Results

What better first test run than taking it on a neighborhood photo safari?

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Check out my iPhone 17 Pro One Month Later video. #iPhone17Pro Shot by Celso Bulgatti Edited by Sean Booker youtu.be/Po3lsSJJqwY?...

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Traded in phone reviews and middle management for autumn leaves, old friends and chickens for a few days.

If there's one feature people consistently want in a new iPhone or Android phone, it's longer battery life. CNET tested the new Apple phones' battery life three ways: through an anecdotal stress test, a video streaming test and observing battery life after everyday use. www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone Air Battery Test Showdown: I Just Crowned A New Winner

I've got exclusive CNET data for three years of iPhone models. See how the latest phones rank historically.

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Time for a new start word

I spoke with Apple about iPhone scratches. Apple clarified that the marks aren’t scratches and are from worn MagSafe display fixtures—which wipe away when cleaned. The company says that small abrasions can show on the 17 Pro’s anodized finish from normal wear & tear. www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

iPhone 17 Scratch Mystery Solved? Here's Apple's Explanation

Apple confirms the scratch culprit is its MagSafe display stands for in-store iPhone demo units. I dug in deeper.

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