Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

We knew that Backbone was gearing up to launch a version of its mobile gaming controller to work on Android devices, with preorders opening as early as July. And today, the company has officially ...

If you're on the hunt for a wraparound mobile controller, you've likely come across two big names. The Razer Kishi V2 and Backbone One may look similar, but under the surface, there are plenty of ...

Backbone One, arguably one of the best smartphone controllers, is getting even better as Backbone announced the second generation of its accessory, providing small but significant changes. At first ...

Backbone controllers for smartphones come in black and white, but if you've been looking for something more vibrant, then you can pick two limited-edition colorways right now. Available exclusively ...

The Backbone Pro is the most versatile mobile gaming controller you can buy, with excellent ergonomics and full-size sticks for use as a telescopic controller with your phone, or a Bluetooth gamepad ...

I have heard many good things about the Backbone One, a $100 iPhone-only gaming controller. It’s often heralded for its low-to-no latency and overall comfort, which makes it easier and more fun to ...

The Backbone One has fantastic build quality that offers a console-quality experience when connected to an iPhone. The winner The Razer Kishi Ultra beats the Backbone in several ways — its thicker ...

Your phone is a gateway to an increasingly large swathe of gaming options. However, using a touchscreen to control a game, especially one that requires precise inputs, isn't for everyone. So a ...

Nothing makes playing advanced games on an iPhone better than a Backbone game controller. Clip one to your phone, and it basically turns the handset into a mobile gaming console, ready to play ...

The Backbone One is currently down to one of its lowest prices ever, as all versions are now available for $80 (normally $100). This includes 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models, Xbox and PlayStation variants, ...

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Last year, a small company called Backbone Labs released arguably the best ...