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NASA Loosens Rules, Lets Astronauts Take iPhones To Moon

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Smartphones have long been off-limits on NASA's space missions, but that's all changing in 2026, possibly opening up a whole new world of space photography.

7 Travel Apps That Make International Flights Easier

staff@slashgear.com (Barry Peacock) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Traveling can be a beautiful experience, but taking an international flight is rarely easy, especially if you don't come prepared.

You Can Make Your Phone Look Transparent With An App - Here's How

staff@slashgear.com (Adam Doud) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:45:00 +0000

You may like the idea of looking at your phone and seeing right through it. You can...mostly. Here's how you can do it on Android and iPhone.

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:45:00 +0000

Many of the smartphone apps we use daily collect a disturbingly large amount of information about us, but there are some ways to limit their access.

This Smartphone Lets You Use Windows, But Is Far From A New Windows Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:45:00 +0000

A phone that can run three different operating systems and connect to external displays sounds too good to be true -- and it might just be.

4 Phones With A Longer-Lasting Battery Than The Samsung Galaxy S25+

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0000

For all its many strong sides, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ doesn't have the best battery life. Which smartphone options on the market offer more longevity?

This Samsung Display Could Be The Key To A Foldable iPhone With No Crease

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

The most annoying part of your phone is about to disappear. Find out which breakthrough is paving the way for a "crease-free" foldable iPhone experience.

I Used To Care More About Upgrading My Phone - Here's What Changed

staff@slashgear.com (Joe Hindy) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Picking up a new phone used to be much more exciting. Mobile technology doesn't move as fast as it used to, but is that all there is to it?

Samsung's Teasing A Big New Privacy Feature That'll Prevent Snooping In Public

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Samsung is teasing a new privacy feature that is designed to prevent prying eyes from reading your phone screen in public. Here's what we know.

5 New Features iOS 26.2 Added To Your iPhone

staff@slashgear.com (Pranav Bhardwaj) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000

While iOS 26.2 brings plenty of incremental updates and tweaks, it also offers some meaningful bigger features and changes to improve your experience.

5 Android Phones That Are More Powerful Than The Google Pixel 10

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Google's Pixel 10 leads Android in AI features, but raw performance is another story, especially when stacked against today's most powerful flagships.

Here's Why Android Phones Are (Usually) Cheaper Than iPhones

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000

While the top tier of iPhones and Android phones are evenly matched, the latter has far more affordable options, but there are good reasons for that.

This Could Save Laptop Makers From The Global RAM Shortage

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0000

Memory prices have been absolutely bonkers over the past several months, but laptop makers might just be able to weather the storm. Here's how.

Does Turning On Airplane Mode Make Your Phone Charge Faster?

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Given how often we charge our phones, any trick that can help reduce charging times is well worth checking out. But does airplane mode really help?

Every Major Feature Coming To iPhone With iOS 26.3

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Smaller iOS updates usually don't include any major improvements or cool features, but there are some exceptions. What's the case with the upcoming iOS 26.3?

5 Phone Settings To Help Improve Your Android's Battery Life

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:15:00 +0000

There are a lot of factors that go into how long your battery will last on your phone. Here are some tips to help you squeeze a little bit of extra time.

What Happens If You Reply To A Spam Text?

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

It's easy to let your guard down and reply to a spam text that doesn't quite seem as fishy as the usual ones. Here's what happens if you do.

Do Not Update Your Pixel Phone: Users Are Reporting Major Problems

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:48:02 +0000

Recently, Pixel phone users were able to opt in for an update, but, unfortunately, it's been causing major Wi-Fi and Bluetooth problems.

3 Phone Cameras That Top The iPhone 17 Pro In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0000

While it's hard to find a US-market phone with a better camera than the iPhone 17 Pro, international buyers have a few more options.

What's The Difference Between American And European iPhones?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0000

From networks to regulations, buying an iPhone in Europe isn't the same as buying one in the US - and the differences go deeper than you might think.