Your phone choice is similar to the PC options available between the macOS and Windows operating systems. Like the Mac, Apple's ecosystem has just one hardware vendor, albeit a top-tier one. Like ...

The design philosophies of iOS 26 and Android 16 underscore their distinct approaches to creating user-friendly interfaces. iOS 26: Apple introduces a “liquid glass” aesthetic, blending polished, ...

The latest mobile operating systems—Android 16, Samsung’s OneUI 8, Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2, and Apple’s iOS 26 beta—bring a range of updates and refinements to the table. Each platform is designed to cater ...

Smartphone brands are constantly taking inspiration from one another. Android manufacturers are often inspired by the iPhone’s design elements, but Apple is usually a couple of years behind in terms ...

But that hasn’t stopped many Android users from trying to emulate the new design on their own smartphones. And thanks to the customization features of Android and the ability to choose a different ...

This week’s iOS 26 announcement sure was an odd one, wasn’t it? Between the controversial Liquid Glass redesign and the big name jump from iOS 18 to iOS 26, this year’s iPhone update is already ...