Photo Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Bad news: flagship phones cost a small fortune these days. Good news: we can help you pick the right one and get the most for your money. Modern flagship smartphones are little engineering marvels. And they should be, since they start around $800 and can cost well over $1,000. They tend to last upwards of four or five years, so the high cost is a little easier to swallow, but it’s still a major purchase for most of us. To make sure you get the most for your investment, we’ve picked out the best of the best. The phones highlighted below may be pricey, but they deliver excellent daily performance and great…

Macworld There are some times when it can be useful to have multiple copies of the same app open simultaneously—not just a separate window but full versions of the app running alongside each other. Maybe you want to set up different desktops that have apps stationed there or have another reason to access duplicate versions of the same app. Whatever the motivation, it can quickly become apparent that there’s no obvious way to achieve this goal. But it is possible and not difficult at all. We show you a quick and easy way to run multiple instances of the same app at the same time. Can I just right-click on its icon? While this might seem the most obvious route,…

Macworld If you’re a professional photographer or designer you need editing software that provides precision and control over your images, as well as support for editing RAW files and multi-layer editing tools. The popularity of selfies and smartphone photography in recent years has given rise to dozens of affordable photo-editing programs aimed at amateur photographers. While these free (or low cost) apps are great for people who simply want to smarten up their selfies or holiday snaps, they may not offer the features pro photographers need to edit photos. If you want to edit your photos like a pro – or you are a pro photographer, designer, web developer, graphic artist or other creative professional, then you may wish to…

Before buying that piece of art from your local home decor store, check out the Canvia Digital Art Canvas, which can hold up to 10,000 images.A piece of art can take a room to the next level, but picking out the perfect piece for your space can be daunting.That's why digital photo frames are a great alternative. We're checking out Canvia's digital art frame, a Wi-Fi-enabled frame that allows you to swap out art as much as you'd like. Read more...

Before buying that piece of art from your local home decor store, check out the Canvia Digital Art Canvas, which can hold up to 10,000 images.A piece of art can take a room to the next level, but picking out the perfect piece for your space can be daunting.That's why digital photo frames are a great alternative. We're checking out Canvia's digital art frame, a Wi-Fi-enabled frame that allows you to swap out art as much as you'd like. Read more...

Macworld The monitor might be the most important part of your Mac’s setup–after all, you can’t use any computer without one. Because you’ll spend a lot of time looking at it, you’ll want to invest wisely. Not only will you want a monitor that provides a pleasing experience, but the quality of the images on the screen can also affect your work. However, picking a new monitor can be daunting. Not only are there lots of manufacturers to choose from, but there are also lots of sizes, resolutions, and features to consider–and when we say lots, we mean lots. We’re here to help guide you while you shop, and we have some tips on what to look for in a…