Latest Mobile News
SEE MOBILE STORIES BY CATEGORY
Deal
Razer’s $69 Power Up pack saves you a bundle on awesome gaming gear
Walmart is selling the Razer Power Up Bundle for $69 right now including a gaming headset, keyboard, and high DPI mouse valued at $120.
Deal
Amazon’s affordable Fire HD 10 tablet is another $80 off, today only
Amazon is selling the 64GB Fire HD 10 for just $108, by far its all-time low price.
Deal
Rock out with Skullcandy’s Sesh Evo true wireless earbuds for just $30
Amazon normally sells the Skullcandy Sesh Evo true wireless earbuds for around $50.
Deal
Rock these killer Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones for $140 off
Best Buy has the matte red Beats Solo Pro headphones with active noise canceling for $140 off the MSRP.
News
Devastating chip shortages could hit smartphones soon, too
A Reuters report says the industry-wide chip shortage could being affecting smartphone processors from Qualcomm, including the flagship Snapdragon 888.
Feature
How the ROG Phone 5’s crazy controls turbocharge mobile games
The new generation of ROG gaming phones from Asus has landed, and it continues to push the boundaries of mobile gaming.
Deal
These Aukey true wireless earbuds are just $20, a massive 60% off
With checkout code you can get $30 off these water resistant true wireless earbuds.
News
PCWorld’s March Digital Magazine: Samsung’s Galaxy S21 vs. Apple’s iPhone 12
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
Feature
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy SmartTags shine most within the SmartThings ecosystem
Samsung's SmartTags are little more than basic Bluetooth trackers, but they show their greatest potential as part of the broader Samsung ecosystem, and a more powerful model is on the way.
Opinion
How Google could turn Android into just another subscription
Google's recent changes to Photos suggests that the company is moving toward offering its software as a service. It could shed its Pixel phones and instead sell an Android launcher that worked on any phone, with a subscription for Android updates.
News
Send texts on your own time with Android’s new Schedule Send feature
Google is adding a new feature to Android, called Schedule Send, that allows you to send texts to other people on your own time.
News
Google adds Password Checkup to Android
Google already checks your passwords to see if they've been compromised on your PC's Chrome browser. Now your Android phone will add the same Password Checker feature.
News
Samsung just out-Googled the Pixel at guaranteeing Android updates
Samsung is promising four years of security updates for more than 130 Galaxy phones.
News
Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset feels like affordable Surface Headphones
For only $99, the new Xbox Wireless Headset give you much of what Microsoft's Surface Headphones offer.
Deal
The fitness-focused Garmin Vivoactive 3 smartwatch is on sale for $99
Amazon has Garmin's Vivoactive 3 at its all-time low price.
Deal
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are up to $200 off right now
Amazon is selling the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 phones for up to $200 off today.
News Analysis
This Android 12 leak looks an awful lot like iOS 14
The first leak of Android 12 is here and, well, it should look very familiar to iPhone users.
Deal
Save 35% on Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Kids Edition and over 20,000 free apps
Amazon is selling the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition for $90, down from $140.
News
PCWorld’s February Digital Magazine: The Chip Wars Rage On
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
Opinion
Comcast suspends data caps for certain states, and that’s unfair
The Pennsylvania attorney general strikes a deal with Comcast to delay broadband data caps until July, and suddenly a chunk of the country gets special treatment.
Updated
The mobile Microsoft Lens app can now read your handwriting
Microsoft's Office Lens app, now Microsoft Lens, can take your handwritten notes and turn them into text for Word or any other app.
Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12: This is the $800 phone to buy
By cutting the price of the S21 to $800, Samsung has put the iPhone 12 in its sights.
Feature
Galaxy S21 FAQ and buyer’s guide: Where, why, and how to buy Samsung’s latest flagship
Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy S21 before you decide to buy.
Deal
This long-lasting 10,000mAh power bank can charge from sun rays
Amazon is selling the Anker Solar Power Bank for $10 off the usual price.
Deal
Buy these $28 true wireless earbuds and never fuss with cables again
Amazon is selling a pair of Aukey true wireless earbuds with in-ear detection for $12 with code.
Feature
Galaxy S21 Exynos 2100 vs Snapdragon 888: Samsung’s CPU might finally be ready for prime time
We tested the Galaxy S21 with the Exynos 2100 processor and the Snapdragon 888 processor, and the results surprised us.
Deal
Upgrade your gaming setup with killer deals on Razer peripherals
Amazon has the Razer Kraken headset for $40, and the Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition for $90.
Deal
This tiny power bank delivers a massive 10,000mAh for just $16
Aukey's small 10,000 mAh USB-C power bank is just $16 with coupon and checkout code.
News
MediaTek’s powerful Dimensity 1200 smartphone CPU will challenge Qualcomm
MediaTek plans to attack mid-range and flagship 5G smartphones with its new Dimensity 1200 and 1100 mobile chips that match up well to what rival Qualcomm offers.
Deal
Snag Amazon’s already affordable Fire HD tablets at serious discounts
Amazon has put its tablets back on sale, with the Fire HD 10 starting at $95 and the Fire HD 8 starting at $60.
News
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 is a faster 865, but without WiFi 6E
Qualcomm has tweaked its Snapdragon 865 smartphone processor yet again to create the Snapdragon 870, bumping up the CPU speed but eliminating Wi-Fi 6E.
News Analysis
8 quirks to know about the Samsung Galaxy S21 before you preorder
The Galaxy S21 is a great value at $800 but there are a few things you should know before preordering.
News
Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 lineup chooses refinement over reinvention
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S21 series with better cameras and lower prices.
News
PCWorld’s January Digital Magazine: How much scalpers make selling the hardware you want most
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
News
Qualcomm buys CPU startup Nuvia to beef up PC, smartphone performance
Qualcomm has purchased Nuvia, an Arm CPU startup, and will use the company's technology to beef up its smartphone and PC CPUs.
News
Samsung Galaxy S21 preview: New look, small changes, and a price cut
Samsung will unveil its newest flagship phones, the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, at an Unpacked event Thursday. Here's everything we think we know about them.
Deal
This Aukey portable wireless charger is a steal at under $40
Amazon is selling a 20,000mAh Aukey portable wireless charger for $36.33 after coupon and checkout code.
News
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 7+ tablet with Tiger Lake and LTE options
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 7+ as a refresh of its Surface Pro 7 tablet. It iincludes Intel's 11th-gen Tiger Lake Core chips, LTE options, and a removable SSD.
News
HP’s Elite Folio is what happens when you mix the Spectre Folio with the Surface Pro X
HP has taken a page from Microsoft's Surface Pro X and adapted the Spectre Folio into a Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered 2-in-1 PC, complete with a pen cubby.
Deal
Cut the (phone) cord with this $16 Aukey wireless charger
Amazon is selling the 2-in-1 Aukey wireless charger for $16.19 after a discount code and coupon.
News
Microsoft will shut down Minecraft Earth in June
Microsoft will shut down its AR version of Minecraft, Minecraft Earth, in June. The company is giving players one final, free content update before then.
Updated
If you just got a Samsung Galaxy S20 or Note 20, you should return it right now
No matter which Galaxy phone you got for Christmas, you might not want to keep it.
Opinion
Why 2021 could finally be the year of the Google Pixel
Google shifted gears with the Pixel 5, which could mean even bigger changes are on the way.
Feature
Best hardware of 2020: PCWorld’s favorite products of the year
In a year full of amazing hardware, these picks stand above the rest.
Deal
Save 30% on Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021
Amazon is selling Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 for just $70.
Deal
HyperX’s superb Cloud Flight headset is $99 and arrives by Christmas
HyperX's Cloud Flight is $30 off at Amazon.
News
Microsoft Edge can now auto-generate passwords, but only via your phone
Microsoft unveils a preview version of its Authenticator app for iOS and Android, which then generates the passwords that can be synced with Edge.
Deal
Anker’s 24-hour sale includes a superb Qi charger at its cheapest yet
Get charged for cheap during Amazon's one-day Anker accessory sale.
News