Kerry Wan/ZDNETSometimes, the bells and whistles of the iPhone Pro and Plus may be overwhelming, and possibly out of budget. However, Apple released the iPhone 16e this spring, which introduced a simpler iPhone at a more affordable price. Also: You can get an iPhone 16 Pro from T-Mobile for free – with no trade-in requiredRight now, T-Mobile is offering a deal where you can get the iPhone 16e for free More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETWireless charging is about to get a lot faster.The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), an open standards development group of more than 300 members who work together to ensure compatibility between wireless chargers and power sources, announced a new, faster standard for wireless charging today: Qi2 25W.Also: The best wireless chargers: Expert testedQi2 25W will deliver nearly 70% more power than the original 15W Qi2, which launched in November, 2023.The new standard will be available on iPhones and “major Android smartphones.” The WPC says 13 devices, receivers, and transmitters completed Qi2 25W certification testing in a limited launch last week, and several hundred are waiting to be tested. Presumably, that includes phones, chargers, and power banks. Within a year of Qi2 15W’s introduction, more than 1.5 billion certified Qi2 transmitters and receivers were in the market worldwide. More
Motorola Moto G Power (2025) <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G Power is currently on sale for $299 on Amazon. It boasts multi-day battery life, a 6.8-inch Full HD+ screen, and decent performance for a mid-range phone. However, its similarities to the base Moto G may not be enough to convince people to pay […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Soundpeats Air5 Pro earbuds are available on Amazon for $60 for a limited time. The Air5 Pro earbuds offer dynamic lows, crisp highs, and smooth mids that make any genre of music sound good The battery life isn’t as good as other earbuds in this price range. –> Sound clarity […] More
MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Historically, building an app required an intimate understanding of the intricacies of writing code. Thanks to AI, those days are over. Google unveiled Opal, an experimental tool out of Google Labs that allows developers to create apps using natural language prompts and interactive visual aids, Thursday. Opal harnesses a suite of Google’s proprietary AI […] More
Form Smart Swim 2 Pro <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Form Smart Swim 2 Pro is available for $329, with the premium subscription for $119/year or $15/month. The included solution keeps the goggles fog free, and the annual subscription provides extensive training and analysis features. Peripheral visibility is limited, the glasses are rather expensive, and […] More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETYour iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul. The best part? You won’t have to pay a dime for them — all you have to do is update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the public beta software is now available for interested users to try. Just remember: before updating to the public beta, it’s encouraged to backup your device. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already getting into the latest update and providing commentary on their most and least favorite features. The features touch everything from Fitness to Messages, and include a major design update across Apple’s platforms for a more unified look and naming mechanisms that reflect the year the software debuts. Also: The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedIn addition to WatchOS updates, Apple also introduced AI feature developments, like Live Translation and on-screen Visual Intelligence, like Hold Assist for phone calls and Polls for Messages, and more. For those interested in trying out the beta software, WatchOS 26 is supported on the latest Apple Watches. Owners of these devices can download the OS, though it may have some bugs.Here are the features we’re most excited to try out on WatchOS 26 now that the public beta is live. More
Google Google’s new AI-powered feature aims to help organize your search results. Web Guide organizes links into helpful categories that break down a complex topic, the company said in a blog post, Thursday. It’s intended for both open-ended searches like “how to solo travel in Japan” or detailed queries in multiple sentences like, “My family is spread […] More
