Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY

Remember when we used to stand in long lines to be first with new iPhones? That changed in 2018, as prices got higher than ever.

Ditch cable or satellite, and all you’ll need is an antenna, if you want to watch TV, and a good Wi-Fi connection. Plus a few accessories or services.

Tech investor Peter Pham buys virtually every new product out there. For the third year, we check in for his highlights, topped by the Google Pixel 3.

From music and TV viewing to e-mail, mapping, ride-hailing, calendar and paying your friends, we run down the apps that should be on every smartphone.

We asked a group of 11- and 12-year-olds to weigh in on the tech subjects of the day — social networks, privacy and the next hot app.

We offer tips on making the switch from Apple to Android, or Google Pixel and vice versa, plus outline what to look for on the new X series of iPhones

Tips on what to do with your new smart speaker, commands, apps and skills to add and more for Amazon Echo and the Google Home products.

We heard from many of you: You are not only ready to delete Facebook, but you’ve already done it, and are very happy you did.

The social connections are too strong to disconnect, but stop the denials, come clean and be straight with us.