I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out phones, hotspots, and mobile networks. Technology has been my passion and hobby since I was a child. I’ve covered tech professionally for over ...

With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks. From ...

Nothing can be more frustrating than binge-watching the latest Netflix series on your PC and suddenly finding some specks of black right in the middle of the screen. They may be tiny, but they can be ...

I had the opportunity to attend Google’s recent Made by Google event, at which the company announced the full Pixel 9 lineup and new wearables. During that event, Google laid out its vision for AI, ...

Front screen feels like a normal phone. 8-inch inner screen looks spectacular and is great for split-screen apps. Thinner and lighter (but still a bit heavy). Good performance, smart software, and ...

Google's Pixel 9 series is going through a post launch rough patch at the moment. Current owners are complaining online about a wireless charging problem affecting the Pixel 9 Pro XL. You'll find ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. To say that I have been waiting for a phone like the Pixel 9 from Google for many years feels like an ...

The $800 Pixel 9 is Google's latest base model flagship smartphone. (Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget) For the first half of Android’s existence, Google was happy simply being in charge of the OS ...

James is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police, where he helped the team cover everything mobile technology and beyond. He works across news, features, reviews, buyer’s guides, and more. If ...

Google made its AI assistant, Gemini, central to its pitch to reviewers and the public—it’s what makes Pixel phones different from any other Android phone, the company says. In fact, you have to go 24 ...

I asked Google’s Gemini Live chatbot, running on a new Pixel 9 Pro, how easy it was to use the Pixel 9 without all the Gemini AI features. “It’s definitely possible to use a Pixel 9 without Gemini,” ...