Our own write-ups of the latest Android phone news and reviews, sourced from the best in the industry.
XDA Developers discovered that Windows 11 has been silently sending what you type to Microsoft’s cloud. A new privacy toggle in Settings now lets users stop the data flow, sparking fresh debate over Windows telemetry.
At this year’s IFA, Ascentiz unveiled a plug‑in exoskeleton that swaps a bulky full‑body suit for a belt‑based system with interchangeable hip and knee modules, powered by a new BodyOS platform and aimed at hikers, outdoor workers and mobility fans.
At this year’s IFA, RayNeo split its smart‑glasses strategy into two distinct devices: the ultra‑light iO, built for discreet AI assistance without cameras, and the heavier‑but‑feature‑rich GT Max, which turns a plane seat into a 307‑inch Dolby Vision theatre.
At IFA 2026 iFLYTEK unveiled the AINOTE 2, a 4.2 mm‑thin E‑Ink tablet that runs Android 14, offers on‑device AI for meeting notes and promises full privacy – a potential game‑changer for UK professionals hunting distraction‑free devices.
At IFA 2026 RugOne unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, a rugged Android handset that houses a magnetically detachable action camera. With a 9,300 mAh battery, dual‑lens system and MIL‑STD‑810H durability, the device targets outdoor creators and field workers looking for a single‑device solution.
Apple’s Find My network can track iPhones even after the device is switched off, provided the right settings are enabled and the phone is recent enough. Learn the steps to activate the feature, how long you have to locate a dead phone and what to do if it’s been missing for a week.
The practice of letting large language models write most of a program – dubbed “vibe coding” by Andrej Karpathy – is gaining traction, but researchers warn it may introduce hidden vulnerabilities and reshape junior developer roles.
OpenAI says its new system can perform defined research tasks under human guidance, marking the first step toward an AI that could act as a junior researcher. The company also hints at a more capable “automated AI researcher” by March 2028, despite recent safety setbacks.
Slate Auto’s $24,950 electric truck looks attractive on paper, but the company is limiting sales to the United States. Canadian shoppers face tariffs, certification hurdles and extra fees that could erase the price advantage.
Apple may roll out Dark Cherry, Sky Blue and Black for the iPhone 18 Pro line‑up, Samsung details a larger 4× zoom sensor for the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Poco launches the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra with 200 MP cameras and UK‑friendly pricing.
New information from tipster Digital Chat Station confirms the upcoming iQOO 16 will ship with an 8,400 mAh cell, 100 W wired charging and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, keeping it ahead of the iQOO 15’s specs.
The three‑key combo that every PC user knows didn’t start as a polished Windows feature. It was born in the early 1980s on IBM hardware, later hijacked by Microsoft, and even Bill Gates later admitted it was a poor design choice.
Verizon’s myPlan once promised a three‑year freeze on the base monthly charge for talk, text and data. The guarantee vanished on 16 June 2026 when the carrier rolled out the new Simplicity Plan, leaving only legacy customers protected.
At the IFA trade show in Berlin, AIRSEEKERS introduced the ARANIX, a robot lawn mower built to tackle steep, uneven terrain. Featuring four‑wheel drive, LiDAR‑guided navigation and a modular cutting deck, it promises centimetre‑accurate mowing over 4,000 m² without boundary wires.
A code leak uncovered a hidden ‘Cast trackpad’ tool inside Google’s Cross‑Device Services app, hinting that future Googlebook laptops will let users turn their Android phone into a full‑featured wireless trackpad. The feature could reshape how UK Android users work with laptops and presentations.
At IFA 2026 the ELO Sentinel was unveiled as a high‑refresh‑rate, ultra‑bright XR headset built for gaming. With 120 Hz OLED panels, 5,000 nit peak brightness and support for Switch 2, PS5, PC and major cloud services, it promises a virtual 200‑inch screen at a competitive price.
Two US newspapers have taken OpenAI and Microsoft to court, alleging that the firms harvested copyrighted, pay‑walled articles to teach ChatGPT and other AI services, seeking damages and the destruction of the data sets.
The third‑generation RingConn smart ring impressed IFA visitors with its lightweight design, silent vibration notifications and a novel approach to long‑term vascular health monitoring – all without a subscription fee.
The Linkind Smart Light Stick Color smart bulb scooped the Best of IFA 2026 prize. Its moving‑flame effect, 50 individually addressable colour zones and full Matter support make it a standout for UK homes seeking flexible, energy‑saving lighting.
