How to use iMessage on an Android phone or tablet

One of the big draws of iPhone and Mac is the iMessage software. This texting app makes it easy to stay connected to friends and family, and many users point to it as a key reason they stay within the Apple ecosystem – venture off to Android, and you’ll be stuck with third-party apps or … Read more

Have an iPhone 6 or 7? Now you can submit a claim for up to $150 from Apple

This story idea came from audience members, like you, who got in touch with us. Email us your questions. We are listening: [email protected]. Current or former iPhone 6 and 7 users in Canada can now submit a settlement claim for a class-action lawsuit that could pay up to $150 to eligible users of the affected … Read more

Can you take a picture of the solar eclipse with your phone?

Photo by Jongsun Lee on Unsplash There will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, in various states across the U.S. and provinces in Canada. This rare event can produce breathtaking images and videos using a smartphone. However,  simply pointing your phone, such as an iPhone 15 or Samsung Galaxy S24, at the … Read more

The best cheap phones in 2024: our 9 favorites for tight budgets

Don’t want to spend $1,000 or more on a new smartphone? We don’t blame you. The good news is there are plenty of models available for half that price, but the trick is knowing which cheap smartphone is worth buying. After all, just because you’re not spending flagship phone money doesn’t mean you want to … Read more

TikTok, Snapchat respond as Ontario school boards sue social media giants

Four major Ontario school boards are taking some of the largest social media companies to court over their products, alleging the way they’re designed has negatively rewired the way children think, behave and learn and disrupted the way schools operate. The public district school boards of Toronto, Peel and Ottawa-Carleton, along with Toronto’s Catholic counterpart, are looking for … Read more

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review: not Ultra at all

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra MSRP $899.00 “The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is an unremarkable big-screen smartphone that doesn’t do anything wrong, but is eclipsed by the stronger competition.” Pros Clean, fast software Long battery life Great sound and audio Cons Unremarkable design Software update cycle shorter than competition What a confusing phone the Asus Zenfone … Read more

Best iPhone deals: Save on iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Max

Even though iPhones are some of the best smartphones on the market, they can get pretty pricey, especially if you’re going for some of the latest models. Luckily, while there aren’t always a lot of great direct discounts to be had, you can certainly find some great carrier deals even on the best iPhones in … Read more

MWC 2024 was weird, and I couldn’t be happier about it

Joe Maring / Digital Trends The industry returned to Mobile World Congress this year like it was 2019, reinvigorating a trade show that had lost its mojo since those halcyon days. And to celebrate, they brought with them as many mad, crazy, and unexpectedly innovative devices as they could cram in their suitcases. The result … Read more

This company gave us a sneak peek at the future of smartphone design

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the year’s premiere showcase for everything smart. While there are sure to be some big headline grabbers, some of the most exciting announcements from this massive show aren’t the phones and other devices, but the more subtle reveals. That’s exactly what’s going on with these … Read more

There’s something special about this tiny Android phone

Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Phones have become incredibly smart in recent years. Devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra now have chipsets powerful enough to run AI applications right on the device — something most computers, including my four-year-old MacBook, can barely dream of. Simultaneously, the surge in phones’ capabilities has also led … Read more