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The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones
by Ryan Whitwam
Smartwatches offer a good way to wrangle notifications and track activity. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 is the best option for Android users.
The Best Smartwatches for Kids
by Ellen Lee
Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.
The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android and iOS
by Erin Roberts and Ben Keough
If you wish your phone’s photos looked better, or if you just prefer editing images on your phone or tablet, Adobe Lightroom or Snapseed is the best choice.
The Best Cell Phones for Older Adults
by Liz Seegert
From top-tier smartphones to basic models, these phones offer safety, health, and accessibility features that many older adults and caregivers will appreciate.
Everything You Need to Break Up With Your Phone, From Free Tricks to Phone Safes
by Elissa Sanci
Your phone knows how to pull you in. Here’s how to reclaim your attention span.
Ask Wirecutter: Can You Help Me Stop Mindlessly Scrolling on My Phone?
by Annemarie Conte
We have some solutions to help make the time you spend on your phone more intentional.
The Best Wireless Portable Chargers and Power Banks
by Sarah Witman
ESR’s HaloLock Kickstand MagSafe Battery Pack can wirelessly charge most phones up to three times, and its built-in kickstand is among the sturdiest we’ve seen.
The Best USB Phone Charger
by Sarah Witman and Nick Guy
No matter what kinds of USB-powered devices you own, we have picks to power them at their fastest charging speeds.
The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and Tablets
by Sarah Witman
Our power bank picks allow you to pack hours of extra battery life in a pocket or purse to charge a phone, tablet, or other small electronic device.
The Best iPhone Case for iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max
by Roderick Scott
If you want to protect your pricey purchase, we recommend these iPhone cases.
The Best Android Phones
by Roderick Scott and Ryan Whitwam
Excellent Android phones come in all sizes at a variety of prices, but Google’s latest Pixels are the best you can buy.
This New iPhone iOS 17.3 Feature Makes It Much Harder for Thieves to Ruin Your Life
by Max Eddy
Set up this iOS 17.3 feature to protect your iPhone in case it’s stolen.
The Best Tripod for iPhones and Other Smartphones
by Arriana Vasquez, Erin Roberts, and Signe Brewster
Joby’s GorillaPod 1K Kit and the Square Jellyfish Metal Spring Tripod Mount are the best choices to steady your smartphone when shooting photos and video.
The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone
by Sarah Witman and Nick Guy
We’ve assembled a lineup of our favorite MagSafe accessories, including iPhone cases, magnetic chargers, charging stations, power banks, and desk mounts.
The Best iPhone Cases
by Haley Perry and Roderick Scott
After you spend hundreds of dollars on an iPhone, you’ll want to protect your pricey purchase with a protective case.
The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
by Caitlin McGarry
The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch for most people, but Apple also has cheaper and more expensive options.
The Best microSD Cards
by Joel Santo Domingo
Most microSD cards are good enough, but if you know what to look for, it’s not hard to get one that’s great.
The Best iPhone Screen Protectors
by Roderick Scott and Nick Guy
A screen protector can be a critical shield against breaking that expensive iPhone, and we’ve researched dozens to find the best, easiest-to-install options.
The Best Cell Phone Plans
by Rob Pegoraro
Picking a cell plan can be confusing, but after months of research, we’ve found the best plans for data, coverage, and price.
The Best Smartphones
by Ryan Whitwam and Roderick Scott
Whether you prefer iPhones or Android, we have smartphone recommendations for every budget.
Which iPhone Should I Get?
by Roderick Scott
USB-C, and better screens and cameras, make the iPhone 15 easy to recommend, but iPhone 14 owners don’t need to upgrade.
iOS 17 Is Out Now. Here Are the Best New Features.
by Max Eddy
Apple’s latest version of iOS is available to download. These are the features you should try first.
How to Switch From iPhone to Android
by Roderick Scott
Switching from iPhone to Android is a big change, but it doesn’t have to be a hard one.
The Best Budget Android Phones
by Ryan Whitwam and Roderick Scott
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a phone, we found a cheap Android model that isn’t horrible.
The Best Lightning Cable for iPhone and iPad
by Sarah Witman
The best Lightning cable isn’t made by Apple. We tested dozens of options to find the best cable for charging an iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Mac accessories.
The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters
by Sarah Witman
While Cable Matters’s USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable is our favorite USB-C option, we also have recommendations for almost every need you could imagine.
Apple’s iPhone 15 Event Recap: New Phones, New Watches, and USB-C
by Caitlin McGarry, Roderick Scott, and Arthur Gies
Apple’s annual fall event brought iPhone 15 models, USB-C, new watches, and more.
iPhones No Longer Come With a Charger or Headphones. Here’s What to Get If You Need Them.
by Lauren Dragan and Nick Guy
Apple’s newest phones won’t ship with a charger or headphones. If you don’t already have something that’ll work, here’s what we recommend.
Apple’s iPhone 15 Is Switching to USB-C. That’s a Good Thing.
by Dave Gershgorn
The big news from Apple’s iPhone 15 unveiling is the switch to USB-C, which means fewer cables all around.
The Phone Setting That Every Parent Should Try
by Lauren Sullivan
I stumbled on a feature in my iPhone’s settings late at night, and I was delighted the next morning by what awaited me.
The Best Micro-USB Cable
by Sarah Witman
Micro-USB cables are cheap and ubiquitous, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for a bad one. We tested six top brands to find the best at a great price.
Google Pixel Fold: An Excellent Foldable Phone With One Big Problem
by Roderick Scott
Google’s first foldable phone is better than Samsung’s. But foldables are still way too expensive for most people.
The Best Bluetooth Tracker
by Nick Guy
If you’re worried about losing your stuff, a Bluetooth-enabled tracker can help. We have recommendations for iPhone and Android users.
iPhone vs. Android: Which Is Better for You?
by Andrew Cunningham
The Best Bike Phone Mount
by Amy Roberts and Christine Ryan
After riding with 27 smartphone bike mounts over 120 miles’ worth of smooth and rough roads, we’d trust our phones to the mounts from Quad Lock.
How to Clean Your Phone
by Nick Guy
Regardless of whether your phone is actually covered with more germs than a toilet is, you should still clean it regularly.