Guides

Help understanding mobile technology, and honest coverage of the industry and policy news that actually changes what's on the market — written in-house, always sourced.

• What Launched in Phones and Tablets This Month: August 2026

  A roundup of the flagship phones, foldables, and tablets that shipped or were announced in August 2026.

  2026-08-12

• The App Store and Search Fights Still Shaping Your Phone in 2026

  Apple's Supreme Court appeal, Google's search-default appeal, and third-party Android app stores — the antitrust cases quietly changing what's on your home screen.

  2026-08-10

• Why Phones and Tablets Are Getting More Expensive in 2026: The Chip Tariff Story

  A new Section 232 tariff on advanced semiconductors, a Taiwan trade deal, and a RAM price spike — how 2026 trade policy is showing up in device prices.

  2026-08-07

• Right to Repair Is Actually Happening: What Changed for Phones in 2026

  Where right-to-repair law for phones and tablets stands in 2026, state by state and in the EU — and what's still missing.

  2026-08-05

• How to Read a Phone Spec Sheet (Without a Computer Science Degree)

  What display, chip, camera, and battery numbers actually mean for how a phone or tablet feels to use — and which ones are marketing noise.

  2026-08-01