Iyaz Akhtar

1 month ago | me.pcmag.com | Iyaz Akhtar |Sarah Lord

The Best Voice PhonesWe regularly get emails from readers who are frustrated because they don't feel like there are enough simple, high-quality voice phones. They look at the current lineup of voice phones and see them as a step back, not a step up. They're right. The hardware demands of 4G LTE voice calling mean inexpensive voice phones are slower and less reliable than in the past. We've tested several, and the one we recommend most right now is the TCL Flip 2. It's cheap, and it works well.

Jan 8, 2025 | pcmag.com | Iyaz Akhtar

Subscriptions are all the rage these days, and here comes another one. According to ETNews, Samsung plans to offer a subscription service for Galaxy smartphones and its Ballie home robot in Korea. This AI Subscription Club is not related to Samsung's Galaxy AI service. Membership covers the cost of a device plus related maintenance services. Galaxy phones will be available with the AI Subscription Club beginning next month, according to Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee.

Jan 8, 2025 | pcmag.com | Iyaz Akhtar

Popular power accessory manufacturer Anker introduced several useful devices at CES 2025, including a power bank with a huge capacity and built-in cables and a charger designed to keep your cables in place, both of which feature helpful displays. Anker 25K Power Bank (Credit: Anker)The Anker 25K Power Bank is a 25,000mAh battery capable of outputting up to 165W over its multiple ports.

Jan 7, 2025 | pcmag.com | Iyaz Akhtar

Lenovo has introduced four new Android tablets at CES 2025, each with its own particular hook. Whether you're looking for an AI-equipped slate, a gaming-focused tablet, or a no-frills or bargain tablet, Lenovo has something for you. Here are the details for each of Lenovo's forthcoming tablets. Lenovo Yoga Tab PlusThe Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is the company’s first tablet to feature on-device AI capabilities.

Jan 6, 2025 | pcmag.com | Iyaz Akhtar

Get ready for a new flagship smartphone. Samsung's next Unpacked event will take place on Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. PT in San Jose, California. It will be livestreamed on both Samsung.com and the company's YouTube channel. If the naming conventions and lineup remain consistent from last year, expect to see a Galaxy S25, an S25 Plus, and an S Pen-equipped Galaxy S25 Ultra. "The new Galaxy S series is about to set the bar once again for mobile AI experiences now and into the future," Samsung says.