How-To Geek - iPhone

Samsung's new AirTag rival works with more than just Galaxy phones

Jon Fingas — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:14 GMT

Samsung is refining its item tracking tag to challenge Apple's AirTag on its home turf. The company has introduced the Galaxy SmartTag 3 with support for both Galaxy phones and iPhone in addition to a few leaps in design and functionality.

Samsung made the iPhone Duo's display, but that's not the "gotcha" you think it is

Joe Fedewa — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:16 GMT

Seven years after Samsung's first foldable phone, Apple finally joined the club with the iPhone Duo. It's a very solid first attempt, but if you dare suggest it's better than a Galaxy Z Fold in any way, supporters are quick to chirp: "Um, actually, Samsung made the iPhone Duo parts." Respectfully, who cares?

After using CarPlay, I can't unsee Android Auto's glaring flaws

Nate Pangaro — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:13 GMT

While driving, I have always turned to Android Auto as my infotainment ecosystem to get directions, control music, and contact people. It’s a staple in my driving experience, and I personally can’t drive without it.

6 ways to repurpose an old iPhone

T.M. Amrita — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:30:14 GMT

If you have an older iPhone lying around your house collecting dust, you may be sitting on a (digital) gold mine. Even if you moved on to the latest iPhone model, a spare phone can come in handy in unexpected ways.Any old, functioning device can be used in many different ways, so before you give up on your spare iPhone, here are a few ways in which you can repurpose it that don't involve passing it along to somebody else.

The last great Android phone for 3D printers launched 5 years ago, now there's only one good alternative worth buying

Joe Fedewa — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:14 GMT

Smartphones obviously have tons of sensors underneath the shiny surface. Most of them are extremely common, but one particular sensor is very rare. It's super useful for people who do 3D printing, but it can't be found in modern Android phones anymore.

Get to the task at hand faster with the SpeakON AI Communicator

Sponsored — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:13:37 GMT

Everyone is short on time these days, and typing on your phone screen isn't exactly fast. Managers, founders, product specialists, and those who need to communicate a lot throughout the day are often short on time. Stopping to switch or find the right app, or work through the process manually, can really slow things down.

A new smartphone format war has arrived, and Android could easily lose

Jon Fingas — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:30:16 GMT

Android reigns supreme over foldable phones at the moment. It has a lead stretching several years, with a wide range of designs and prices. You can get everything from an affordable flip phone like the Motorola Razr through to three-panel beasts like the Huawei Mate XT2.

Your car mount is slowly ruining your phone's camera and battery

Sydney Butler — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:13 GMT

Most new cars these days have a built-in screen that works with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This allows you to tuck your phone away somewhere safe, connected to this external screen. Either using a wireless method, or a plain old cable.

After 7 years of foldables, the iPhone Duo proves Samsung is still missing crucial features

Joe Fedewa — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:30:13 GMT

The iPhone Duo comes a whopping seven years after the original Galaxy Fold. With that much time to prepare, you’d hope Apple would have some fresh, new ideas — and it did. Samsung may have all the foldable experience, but it could still learn a thing or two.

PITAKA’s Edge Case is a lightweight, protective companion to the iPhone 18

Sponsored — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:45:54 GMT

You want an iPhone case that protects your phone and has a functional, sophisticated style. But so many ultra-protective cases on the market are too bulky, overshadowing your iPhone’s design, so all that’s noticeable is that brick of a case.