Best Phone to Buy in 2026
We test dozens of phones each year, but only a few come out on top. From Apple’s iPhone 17 family to Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series...
Abrar Al-Heeti
Senior Technology Reporter
Joined CNET
June 5, 2017
Articles Contributed
1653
Awards
Tech Media Trailblazer, CTA, 2019. Telly Award, 2025 gold; 2019 bronze. SPJ NorCal Excellence in Journalism Awards, 2022. LA Press Club National A&E Awards, 2024 (and 5-time finalist). Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards, 2024. Webby Honoree, 2025.
About Abrar Al-Heeti
Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, culture and news teams. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all.
Recent Articles by Abrar Al-Heeti
The iPhone Air Is One of Apple’s Most Important Products, Even if It Wasn’t a Blockbuster
Apple’s release of the iPhone Air last fall generated plenty of buzz, even as sales reportedly disappointed. But beyond its appeal as a standalone device,...
46 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now
It seems like Netflix’s presence at award shows gets bigger every year, and the 2026 Academy Awards proved that the streamer is a force to...
58 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained
We’ve all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something to watch before giving up. Sometimes there are just...
Uber’s New Safety Feature Lets Parents Watch Teens’ Rides Live
Parents will no longer have to rely on texts or phone calls to know how their teens’ Uber rides are going. Instead, they’ll be able...
