Kimberly Gedeon

I tried Google's new Pixel 11 lineup and discovered a dramatic zoom feature and an unusual new way to know who's calling—even when the phone is face down.

Just as the dust settles on Samsung's latest foldables , Google is crashing the party with a four-phone fleet of its own.

I spent time with all four Pixel 11 phones and came away most surprised by the zoom range, plus an unusual new caller ID feature that works even when the phone is face down.

At nearly $2,000, choosing between Google's specs-first powerhouse and Samsung's refined, crease-free design isn't as simple as it looks.

How much can a phone manipulate a picture before it crosses the line into fantasy? The Pixel 11 Pro's Super Zoom feature —a perk that lets you focus

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The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a highly pocketable Android phone that shines with its brilliantly bright screen, standout camera features, and forward-thinking AI, making it a compelling flagship despite its higher price and modest chip speed.

With Apple's annual iPhone event weeks away, all signs point to the debut of its first folding phone. Can a first-gen device compete with Samsung's eighth-gen foldables? Here's what we expect.

The Galaxy S26 FE is costlier than ever for a midrange phone, but Samsung is making up for it by packing it with top-tier AI features from the Galaxy S26 and Z Fold 8.

The Galaxy S26 FE is costlier than ever for a midrange phone, but Samsung is making up for it by packing it with top-tier AI features from the Galaxy S26 and Z Fold 8.