5 Old Android Phones Worth Upgrading From in 2026

T-Mobile to Shut Down 2G GSM Network on August 3, 2026

T-Mobile will shut down its legacy 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, becoming the last major US carrier to end 2G service.

Tesla Q2 2026: Deliveries Up 25 Percent Year Over Year

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in Q2 2026, a 25% increase over Q2 2025. Production also rose roughly 10% compared to the same period last year.

Tim Cook Meets EU Tech Chief Over Siri AI Launch Dispute

Tim Cook held a virtual meeting with EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen over the delayed Siri AI launch in Europe amid a DMA standoff.

Do Android Users Actually Use Shizuku? Poll Results Revealed

A poll of 2,500 readers reveals how widely Shizuku is used on Android. Nearly a third use it regularly, while many want to try it.

Vivo X Fold6 Confirmed for Global Launch After China Debut

Vivo has confirmed the X Fold6 foldable will launch globally. Specific markets and timing have not yet been announced.

Prime Day 2026 Day Four: Best Tech Deals Still Available

Prime Day 2026 wraps up with over 120 deals still live. Popular items like AirPods Max 2 are selling out fast.

SwitchBot Weather Station: E-Ink Display with Apple Home Support

The SwitchBot Weather Station combines an E-ink display, iCloud calendar syncing, and Matter-compatible sensors in one device.

YouTube Shorts Gets Clear Screen Mode, 2x Speed, and New Controls

YouTube Shorts is adding a clear screen mode, double-speed playback, tap-to-pause, and updated interaction controls including a heart icon and new recommendatio

Amazon Prime Day Deals: Tablets, Watches, Headphones, and Laptops

Day 2 of Amazon's 4-day Prime Day event focuses on tablets, smartwatches, headphones, Windows on ARM laptops, and microSD cards.

AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 Gets Recessed Joysticks and Shoulder Buttons

AYANEO has revealed the Pocket Micro 2 will feature recessed TMR joysticks and redesigned shoulder buttons. An official unveiling is set for June 26.

Best Prime Day Deals on Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories

Prime Day has solid discounts on Switch 2 accessories including controllers, chargers, cases, and storage cards. Here are the top picks.

Best Prime Day MacBook Deals: Up to $430 Off Air and Pro

Amazon Prime Day has MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals up to $430 off. Savings span M4, M5, and M5 Pro/Max models.

Google Home Speaker Hands-On: Sound, Design, and Gemini

Google's new Home Speaker delivers solid sound and reliable wake-word detection for $99, but its Gemini AI chops are still being tested.

Google Quietly Switched Pixel Screenshots From On-Device to Cloud Processing

A silent Pixel Screenshots update moved AI processing from on-device to the cloud. Here's why that's a problem for privacy-conscious Pixel users.

Grand Theft Auto VI Priced at $79.99, Preorders Now Open

GTA VI launches November 19th at $79.99 standard or $99.99 Ultimate Edition. Preorders are open now for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

How MCP Servers Let Claude Code Manage My Homelab

Connecting MCP servers to Claude Code transforms it from a coding tool into a hands-on homelab assistant that handles DNS, SSH, and more.

How to Buy the Redmi K90 Ultra Before It Sells Out

Redmi's K90 Ultra launches in China on June 30 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and aggressive CNY 3,000 pricing. Here's how to get one.

How to Maximize NotebookLM Cinematic Video Overviews

Free-tier users can't access Cinematic Video Overviews, and most subscribers only get two per day. Here's how to make each one count.

How to Shoot Better 10x Zoom Photos on Your Next Trip

Sensor size determines telephoto quality more than megapixels. Here's what the Oppo Find X10 Ultra leak tells us about travel photography.

LastPass Customer Data Exposed via Third-Party Vendor Klue Breach

Hackers compromised Klue, a vendor used by LastPass, stealing OAuth tokens and exposing customer names, contact details, and support records.

Meta's $299 Smart Glasses Are Built for the Road

Meta's new AI glasses pack a 12MP camera, 8-hour battery, and 3K video into a wearable built for everyday travel use.

Meta's $59 Smart Glasses Charging Stand Doesn't Include a Cable

Meta launched a $59 Charging Stand for its smart glasses lineup. The dock ships without a USB-C cable or wall adapter.

Nothing Phone (4b) Geekbench Listing Reveals Key Specs

The Nothing Phone (4b) has appeared on Geekbench ahead of its July 7 launch, revealing its chipset, RAM, and Android version.

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Hits Record Low Price on Prime Day

The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is down to $314.99 from $449.99 during Prime Day 2026 — a 30% discount and the lowest price since launch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Leaks Before Its Official Moment

Evan Blass shared official-looking renders of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, revealing thinner bezels, 47mm sizing, and a rumored 800mAh battery.

Slate Auto Electric Truck: $24,950 Price, Specs, and First Drive

Slate Auto's new electric pickup starts at $24,950, making it the least expensive EV and pickup truck on the market today.

Slate Auto Electric Truck Starts at $24,950 With Preorders Open

Slate Auto's no-frills electric pickup starts at $24,950, making it the least expensive truck and EV on the US market. Preorders are open now.

Someone Resurrected a USB MSN Messenger Accessory in 2026 and It Still Works

A vintage USB MSN Messenger accessory called the iBuddy has been revived in 2026 and still functions with modern hardware.

Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Stunning Remake With Old-School Limits

Star Fox on Switch 2 is a visually spectacular remake of Star Fox 64, but its arcade-style repetition clashes with its cinematic presentation.

Tecno's EllaClaw Turns Your Phone Into a Smarter Travel Companion

EllaClaw's new cross-app automation and device optimization tools make Tecno phones work harder for travelers who rely on their devices daily.

VSCO One Launches as All-in-One Plan for Professional Photographers

VSCO One is now available for $499.99 per year, bundling editing, client management, galleries, portfolio sites, and more into a single subscription.

Windows 11 Already Has the Cleanup Tools Most Users Need

Windows 11 has built-in tools that replace third-party cleanup apps. Here's what to use instead of CCleaner.

9to5Mac Daily Podcast: Top Apple Stories, June 23, 2026

The June 23 episode of 9to5Mac Daily covers visionOS 27, iOS 27 Wallet updates, Write with Siri, and easier Apple TV software updates.

AirPods Max 2 Gain Custom EQ and Siri Upgrades in iOS 27

iOS 27 brings Custom EQ and a shorter Siri trigger phrase exclusively to AirPods Max 2, widening the gap with older models.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Best Smartphone Deals Across All Categories

Amazon Prime Day runs for 4 days with up to 50% off smartphones. Deals span flagships, foldables, mid-rangers, and entry-level phones.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Best Smartphone Deals on Flagships and More

Amazon Prime Day runs through June 26, offering deals on flagship phones, renewed iPhones, foldables, and mid-rangers. A Prime subscription is required.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 Released With Ten Bug Fixes

Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 with build CP31.260608.007, restoring Pixel 6 support and delivering ten bug fixes ahead of the September Feature Dro

Anthropic Launches Claude Tag for Team Collaboration in Slack

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, a beta tool for Enterprise and Team customers that lets teams collaborate with Claude directly inside Slack.

App Store Connect Outage Resolved After Performance Issues Hit Developers

App Store Connect suffered a partial outage on June 23, affecting some developers. Apple's System Status page has since marked the issue as resolved.

Apple Invites 1.9 Adds Cohosting, Public Guest Lists, and New Backgrounds

Apple Invites version 1.9 brings three new features: cohosting, public guest lists, and new invitation backgrounds.

Apple Releases AirPods Firmware Beta, Including First Build for AirPods Max 2

Apple has rolled out new AirPods firmware betas, including the first-ever beta build for AirPods Max 2, all running version 9.0.304.

Apple TV+ Comedy *The Dink* Premieres July 24 on Apple TV+

Apple TV+'s new sports comedy *The Dink* follows an injured tennis star who reluctantly takes up pickleball. It premieres July 24.

Bob Iger Says Apple and Disney Had Merger Conversations

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms Apple and Disney discussed merging, but says Apple "didn't show that much interest" in moving forward.

Google Home Gets Gemini Voice and Camera AI Updates

Google is rolling out Home updates improving Gemini's conversational voice assistant and camera AI, including better hotword filtering and sound detection.

Google Meet Now Supports Safari on iPhone Without an App

iPhone users can now join Google Meet calls directly in Safari. No app or Google account login required.

How Apple Watch Is Helping Pro Surfers Compete with Real-Time Data

World Surf League athletes use Apple Watch to receive real-time scores, heat timers, and priority status during competition instead of relying on beach announce

Instagram for TV Expands to Samsung TVs in the US

Instagram for TV is now available on Samsung TVs (2020 and newer) in the US, with new features and formats also in testing.

iPhone 18 Pro: Three Rumored Features Worth Getting Excited About

The iPhone 18 Pro is still months away, but three rumored upgrades — the A20 Pro chip, camera improvements, and C2 modem — already stand out.

iPhone Air 2: Should the Second Camera Be Ultrawide or Telephoto?

Bloomberg reports the iPhone Air 2 will get an ultrawide as its second camera. But is that the right choice over a telephoto lens?

Prime Day 2026: Best Apple Deals on AirPods, Watch, and AirTag 2

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is live with all-time low prices on AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and AirTag 2.

Roborock Vacuums Hit Lowest Prices Ever During Amazon Prime Day

Roborock's full robot vacuum lineup is discounted through June 26, with savings of up to $700 on models ranging from the Q7 M5+ to the Saros 10R.

Samsung and LG to Supply All OLED Panels for Apple's 2026 Lineup

Samsung Display and LG Display have begun mass production of OLED panels for Apple's full 2026 product lineup, with BOE excluded after past quality issues.

Samsung Galaxy M47 5G Launch Date and Key Specs Confirmed

Samsung confirms the Galaxy M47 5G launches in India on June 29, featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, and Android 16.

Second Disguised Russian Banking App Tops the App Store

A second sanctioned Russian banking app disguised as a productivity tool reached the App Store top charts before both apps were removed.

Speechify Brings Free Voice Typing to All iPhone and Mac Users

Speechify is rolling out voice typing at no extra cost to all iPhone and Mac users, with AI-powered cleanup delivering polished text from natural speech.

tvOS 27 Beta Code References Siri AI for HomePod and Apple TV

tvOS 27 beta code confirms Apple is preparing Siri AI integration for HomePod and Apple TV, ahead of expected new hardware this fall.

vivo X Fold6 Pricing Leaked, Shows 40% Hike Over X Fold5

A Weibo leak reveals the vivo X Fold6 may start at CNY 9,999 — over 40% more than the X Fold5's launch price.

watchOS 27 Developer Beta 2 Now Available for Apple Watch

Apple has released watchOS 27 developer beta 2, completing the beta 2 rollout across all platforms. Siri AI support on Apple Watch remains the feature to watch.

YouTube Music May Soon Support Offline Downloads on Apple Watch

Code strings found in the YouTube Music iOS app suggest offline download support for Apple Watch is in development and could arrive soon.