Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
6 hours agoOur new favorite budget phones
The best budget phones currently are the iPhone 17E and Google's Pixel 10A, with the Nothing Phone 4A Pro as a strong alternative.
Meta's AI-powered glasses are designed to enhance personal presence, allowing users to engage more fully with their surroundings while offering features that could assist those with vision impairments or hearing loss.
"Phone theft is more than just losing a device; it's a form of financial fraud that can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft. That's why we're committed to providing multi-layered defenses that help protect you before, during, and after a theft attempt," said Google in the announcement. Your phone now fights back when stolen The most impressive upgrade targets the moment of theft itself. Android 's enhanced Failed Authentication Lock now includes stronger penalties for wrong password attempts, extending lockout periods to frustrate thieves trying to crack your device.
The 17e promises a handful of notable upgrades over its predecessor. Perhaps the most obvious one will be the Dynamic Island. The full-fledged notch will be replaced by a Dynamic Island cutout along with the accompanying software features. The display itself will remain the same - 6.1" running at 60Hz. The ProMotion feature is yet to trickle down to the base iPhone. However, the bezels are tipped to be slimmer this time around.