Smartphones

The best smartphone in the world. Use a smartphone for mobile payments, retail purchases, or rewards in app.

Siri’s Original Co-Designer Says Apple’s ‘Fear of Not Being Perfect’ Hampers Siri Revamp
Siri’s Original Co-Designer Says Apple’s ‘Fear of Not Being Perfect’ Hampers Siri Revamp
March 07, 2025  |  Apple

In 2011, Apple debuted Siri, the world’s first digital assistant embedded in a smartphone. It was revolutionary in its functionality and technology. For the first...

READ MORE >
This Week in AI: Google Search’s ‘AI Mode,’ T-Mobile Parent’s AI Phone
This Week in AI: Google Search’s ‘AI Mode,’ T-Mobile Parent’s AI Phone
March 07, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence, Google debuted two updates for its AI features, T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom plans to introduce an AI phone, Gap...

READ MORE >
T-Mobile Parent Developing a Voice-Activated AI Phone
T-Mobile Parent Developing a Voice-Activated AI Phone
March 04, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

T-Mobile parent Deutsche Telekom is developing an “AI Phone” that would embed generative artificial intelligence (AI) systemwide as its “virtual butler.” Users would simply talk...

READ MORE >
Glance to Develop GenAI-Powered Experiences on Smartphone Lock Screens
Glance to Develop GenAI-Powered Experiences on Smartphone Lock Screens
February 26, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Consumer technology company Glance said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that it will use Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) models to develop generative AI-powered experiences on smartphone lock screens and ambient...

READ MORE >
Apple Aims to Reach More Customers With Lower-Cost iPhone 16e
Apple Aims to Reach More Customers With Lower-Cost iPhone 16e
February 19, 2025  |  Apple

Apple debuted its lower-cost smartphone, the iPhone 16e, Wednesday (Feb. 19), saying the product’s price starts at $599. “We’re so excited for iPhone 16e to complete...

READ MORE >
Mobile Phones Become the Storefront for Today’s On-the-Go Consumer
Mobile Phones Become the Storefront for Today’s On-the-Go Consumer
February 18, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Mobile phones have long been our go-to cameras, atlases, encyclopedias, newspapers, calculators, clocks, calendars and, occasionally, telephones. It was only a matter of time before...

READ MORE >
Apple Reportedly Battling Bugs Holding Back Long-Awaited Siri Upgrade
Apple Reportedly Battling Bugs Holding Back Long-Awaited Siri Upgrade
February 16, 2025  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly dealing with tech issues that could delay its long-awaited Siri update. The upgraded version of the tech giant’s digital assistant is facing...

READ MORE >
Divided Picture Emerges on Tech and Enterprise AI Spend
Divided Picture Emerges on Tech and Enterprise AI Spend
February 14, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Global IT spending is expected to increase by 9% in 2025, driven by AI and cloud expenditures, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings....

READ MORE >
Apple Hints at New Device Launch Next Week
Apple Hints at New Device Launch Next Week
February 13, 2025  |  Apple

Apple says a new device launch is imminent, though its exact shape remains unclear. “Get ready to meet the newest member of the family,” CEO...

READ MORE >