When you pick out a phone, you’re also picking out the operating system—that typically means Android or iOS. What if a phone didn’t follow those rules? What if it could run any OS you wanted? This is the story of the legendary HTC HD2. Microsoft makes a mess with Windows Mobile The HD2 arrives at

Mobile gaming is the future. At least, that’s what we’ve heard for the last decade. But it’s fair to say that plenty of us are still pretty skeptical about that notion. It seemed that, for a while, the available technology was not making the leaps forward needed to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience in this

(Image credit: Getty Images) Samsung is phasing out its native Messages app, and the change may come sooner than many users expect. Over the next few months, Samsung phone owners will be prompted to switch to Google Messages as the default texting app. For some, the transition will feel seamless. For others, especially those who

Google has started rolling out near-real-time speech translation in Google Meet for Android and iOS apps, following an earlier launch for the web version. The feature converts spoken audio into a participant’s preferred language during a call. The mobile rollout began on April 8 for Rapid Release domains, with Scheduled Release domains to follow on

This could be the year we finally see a foldable iPhone, providing a much-needed jolt to Apple’s lineup. That’s why exploring an iPhone Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 comparison is essential — it gives you a clearer picture of which device is actually worth the wait. Samsung has long been the undisputed leader in

Sales top 10,000 in a year as aggressive pricing drives rapid gains BYD showroom in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul (BYD Korea) Riding the wave of rising oil prices and aggressive pricing strategies, China’s largest electric vehicle maker BYD is making bold inroads into South Korea, a market traditionally dominated by Hyundai Motor and German luxury marques.

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The Škoda Epiq’s bold entry into the electric vehicle market promises a thrilling blend of power and efficiency, captured in a blur of vibrant color and motion.Today in Pittsburgh Škoda has finally lifted the curtain on the technical details of its fully electric Epiq, set to debut

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Packing for trips can be stressful at times. PackGoat makes the process much easier, and utilizes Apple Intelligence to help make just

Automotive Electric Oil Pump Market A recent AnalystView Market Insights publication, “Global Automotive Electric Oil Pump Market Analysis by Type and Application: Opportunities and Projections, 2026-2033,” provides an in-depth look at winning strategies, shifting trends, size forecasts, value chains, prime investment areas, growth drivers, opportunities, competitive dynamics, and regional insights. This resource equips newcomers, investors,

In early April 2026, Penguin Ai launched Prior Authorization and Medical Coding Snowflake Native Apps on Snowflake Marketplace, enabling health plans and providers to apply healthcare-focused AI directly to governed clinical data without moving it off Snowflake’s platform. By embedding explainable, audit-ready automation for two of healthcare’s most labor-intensive workflows directly where data resides, this

Each year, I highlight a Florida-based startup or tech company doing something different. This column began when my former assistant and intern, Addison Engle, introduced me to a new story. Addison, a student at Florida State, interned with Aegis last year. After finishing her internship, I encouraged her to stay in touch, as we do with

Gasgoo Munich- Geely Galaxy kicked off global pre-sales for the M7 on April 9, 2026, with a pre-sale range of 139,800 to 156,800 yuan. Factoring in pre-sale incentives—including a 500 yuan deposit worth 1,500 yuan and limited-time free upgrades for audio and suspension—the actual entry price dips below the sticker figure. Image source: Geely Galaxy

Over a decade ago, one of the biggest disputes around was the Android vs iPhone conversation. Times have changed considerably, and while these two competing platforms continue to battle it out in 2026, the rivalry has cooled into something much more practical (and permanent). One of the biggest leaps taken by both platforms has been

OpenAI is asking users of its Mac software to update to the latest releases from today “out of an abundance of caution.” This is due to a security issue with a third-party developer tool, Axios, that was used by OpenAI. The company emphasizes that it found no evidence of OpenAI user data being accessed. More

As mobile usage continues to dominate how consumers interact with businesses, U.S. companies are rethinking not only how they build apps—but how they build the teams behind them. A growing number of organizations are shifting toward distributed development models, leveraging remote talent from Latin America to create scalable, high-performance mobile applications. This transformation reflects a