Phones & AI
Your phone is getting smarter by the update, and we keep you on top of what that actually means day to day. From AI assistants that summarize calls and translate on the fly to eSIM that frees you from the SIM tray, this is fast, plain-English coverage of the mobile features real people use.
No jargon, no spec-sheet worship — just quick takes on the new tools landing on iPhone and Android, which ones are genuinely handy, and how to switch them on. Whether you're curious about the latest AI feature or just want your phone to work better, we'll catch you up in a couple of minutes.
Commodore's $500 Linux Flip Phone Wants to Kill Doomscrolling
Commodore's Callback 8020 is a $499 flip phone running Sailfish OS that blocks social media and browsers at the system level. We break down the specs, the price, and who it is for.
What Is eSIM and Should You Use It When Traveling?
eSIM replaces the plastic SIM with a digital one built into your phone — and it's brilliant for travel. What eSIM is, how to set it up, the dual-SIM bonus, and when a physical SIM still makes sense.
AI Is Coming to Your Phone: What Everyday Users Should Expect Next
Phone AI is becoming a personal assistant that does things for you across apps — smarter replies, photo tools, app actions. What everyday users should expect next, plus the privacy and battery trade-offs.