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Apple iPhone SE Review

3.5

The Apple iPhone SE is Apple's most affordable phone, is the only one to still have Touch ID, and is relatively compact compared with Apple's newer iPhones. This earmarks it as a solid entry-level iPhone for people who don't need the latest thing.

By Sascha Segan
Apple iPhone SE (2022)

The Best 5G Phones for 2024

If you're looking for a phone that can connect to the newest and quickest cellular networks, here's what you need to know, along with the top 5G phones we've tested.

By Eric Zeman
Samsung Galaxy S24 family

Boost Mobile Touts 5G Network Progress, Adds Sub-$100 5G Phone to Lineup

Boost also commits to investing more than $10 billion into its 5G network buildout.

By Rob Pegoraro
Mobile Phone screen - stock photo

AT&T Plays Catch-Up With Mobile Rivals, Offers Free Trial of Its Network

Like similar offers from T-Mobile and Verizon, AT&T's free trial taps the eSIM function on Apple iPhones, allowing people to switch between carriers over a 30-day period.

By Michael Kan
AT&T logo

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Chip Promises Faster 5G for Cheaper Phones

The latest mobile processor from Qualcomm aims to bring faster 5G, improved cameras, and more powerful entertainment features to low-cost phones.

By Eric Zeman
Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 visual

Boost Mobile Unwraps New Plans As 5G Network Buildout Chugs Along

New plans start at $25 a month and feature unlimited data and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

By Rob Pegoraro
A collage of Boost Mobile marketing materials for its new rate plans

T-Mobile Still Tops Rivals for 5G Availability, Download and Upload Speeds

Crowdsourced data from research firm Opensignal finds AT&T is best for service availability while Verizon leads at coverage.

By Rob Pegoraro
A cell tower with a blue sky and wispy clouds in the background

T-Mobile to Buy Regional Carrier UScellular

The roughly $4.4 billion transaction will add UScellular customers to T-Mobile’s total.

By Rob Pegoraro
A magenta T-Mobile flag flies on a driving range during the 2024 PGA Championship

T-Mobile Adds New Fixed Wireless Plans: One for Home, One for the Road

The carrier's 'Away' plan, pitched to campers and RV travelers, offers a choice of 200GB for $110 or unlimited data for $160.

By Rob Pegoraro
T-Mobile and Verizon signs visible on a city street

Got an S22? Galaxy S24 Upgrade Offers Worthwhile Speed Boost, Ookla Finds

The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup offers faster 5G download speeds than the Apple iPhone 15 and older Galaxy phones in several countries.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Left to right: Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro Max

Verizon Rolls Out FCC-Mandated Broadband 'Nutrition Labels'

Verizon joins Google in providing shoppers with a standardized template to compare the price, speed, and data allowances of internet plans. All major providers must offer the same by April 10.

verizon label

T-Mobile Lights Up New Spectrum, Promises 'Massive 5G Boost'

The 2.5GHz spectrum T-Mobile bought for $304 million will help it cover rural areas.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Jeep with T-Mobile logo on it and antenna on top

Hands On: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Is All About AI

Though still plenty powerful, the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are focused on AI for everything from visual search to photo editing. We got a chance to give some of their new features a spin.

By Eric Zeman
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked: How to Watch and What to Expect

The phone is expected on Jan. 17, and various leaks offer a peek at the potential specs.

By Emily Price  & Josh Hendrickson
samsung unpacked logo

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition Review

4.0

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition has everything you need to take your mobile gaming to the next level.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition in hand in front of a building and bushes

First Look: The OnePlus 12 Has a Snapgragon 8 Gen 3, Charges in Under an Hour

The OnePlus 12 and 12R have powerful processors, ultra-fast charging, high-quality cameras, and eye-catching designs. We got a chance to get our hands on them for an early look.

By Sarah Lord
The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R

CES 2024: Oppo Find X7 Ultra Doubles Down on Periscope Cameras

Oppo's flagship smartphone for 2024 goes all-in on the camera suite thanks to its dual-periscope telephoto design and large 1-inch-type Sony imaging sensor.

By Eric Zeman
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

CES 2024: Punkt. Partners With Apostrophy for Privacy-First Phone

The Punkt. MC02 will be among the first phones to run Apostrophy OS, the latest platform to promise users full control over their personal data.

By Eric Zeman  & Rob Pegoraro
Punkt. MC02 with Apostrophy OS

CES 2024: TCL's Nxtpaper 3.0 Tech Will Appear In US Phones Later This Year

The latest version of TCL’s eye-saving Nxtpaper technology is coming to US smartphones for the first time, as well as several new tablets.

By Sarah Lord
Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G on a colored background

T-Mobile Touts New Top Speeds for the Second-Fastest Flavor of 5G

Carrier aggregation of six channels yields 3.6+ Gbps downloads in a test.

By Rob Pegoraro
A T-Mobile logo and a 5G banner at the MWC Barcelona trade show