tinhkhuong/Shutterstock Since buying my first smartphone more than a decade ago, I've always found parts of both iOS and Android appealing. Using an iPhone feels good, and for the most part, the phone just does all the things I need it to do. However, especially in recent years, I've really come to value a lot
Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio April 22, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as
Marinel Sigue/BGR When going on international trips, the one important carry-on travel gadget that you shouldn't leave at home is your phone. Yes, it's essential for booking transportation, translating signage, and taking photos. But it's also particularly handy for another common travel task: converting currencies. After all, you wouldn't want to go over your budget
After the cold winter months, spring has arrived. You might be thinking about planning some outdoor activities for yourself and others to enjoy, and a hike is great way to get outside and explore. When Apple released iOS 18 in September, it made some improvements in your iPhone's Maps app. You can now plan a
If you're on the phone with someone, a babbling newborn or a barking dog can be distracting for the person on the other end of your call. If you have an iPhone , your device has an easy to overlook feature that can make your voice clearer on a call while blocking out background noises
Every now and then, Apple products go into space. For example, NASA's Perseverance rover is powered by an old Mac chip. But it's not the same as sending a product made for Earth to space. With man returning to the Moon after 50 years, what also made the news is that NASA's Artemis 2 crew
Amazon announces $11.6B merger with Globalstar and satellite deal with Apple. Promotional image for Amazon's Leo satellite service. Credit: Amazon Amazon today announced two satellite deals that it hopes will make its Amazon Leo network a more formidable competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink. Amazon signed a merger agreement to buy satellite operator Globalstar and said it
Daniel Oropeza Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor Experience Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta. Read Full Bio April 10, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google
Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio April 9, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as
I saw a lot of weird phones at Mobile World Congress last month: robot phones, cameras disguised as phones, phones for dogs. But the one that caught me most off guard was the one my friend (and Verge alum) Sam Byford brought to dinner: an iPhone Air. “Ha!” I said. “You actually use that thing?”
