The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion — smartphone with DC Dimming and wet-finger touch costs from € 230
The first phone in the Motorola Edge 60 series with Moto AI «out of the box» has been released. The phone is already available in stores in Europe.
Vivo Y300 Pro+ and Y300t introduced — 7300 mAh battery and 5000 nits brightness for $250
Probably, the huge battery capacity of the Vivo Y300 Pro+ can adequately support the ultra-bright screen. Vivo Y300t also has a large battery, but costs even less.
Viber survey: 75% of Ukrainians choose Android, but iPhone 11 is the most popular smartphone model
Rakuten Viber surveyed Ukrainians about the brands and models of smartphones they choose most often and analyzed how these preferences have changed over the year.
Google Pixel 9a is unveiled and costs $500, but will be released only in April — known reason
Probably, Google has decided to act in a race against the clock with rumors that fully revealed the new smartphone. Pixel 9a presented officially, but it will be available later.
Google Assistant’s end. Gemini will replace it on Android in 2025
Google has officially announced that it will replace Assistant with Gemini this year. The only exception will be devices with older versions of Android.
Microsoft Edge on Android gets support for extensions, Chrome «lags behind»
Microsoft has been upgrading its Edge browser and finally did what Google Chrome doesn’t dare to do — add support for Android extensions.
Google secretly collects information from Android devices — even before apps are launched
Google secretly collects and stores large amounts of data from Android device owners. This applies even to those who have never used the company’s apps.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra flagship priced from $895 — global release expected on March 2
Xiaomi 15 Ultra was released in two-color and monochrome versions, with a 5410 mAh battery, which were the main intrigues on the eve of the launch.
A game in the world of George Martin’s Game of Thrones: Kingsroad received a demo version
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad received a demo version that will be available for only a week. The game graphics are not very impressive, but it is not surprising.
Amazon closes its Android app store
Amazon has announced that it will close its Android app store in the summer of 2025. The corporation has many successful projects — Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Twitch — but hasn’t been able to beat Google Play.
Google launches «false» earthquake alerts at 2 a.m. on thousands of smartphones — in a region where they almost never happen
On Friday, around 2 a.m., thousands of Android smartphone owners in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, among others, received false emergency alerts about a 5.5 magnitude earthquake. The alarm turned out to be fake, and Google was the main culprit.
iPhone owners will be allowed to «catch» Starlink for free until July — but not all
Mobile operator T-Mobile has announced that their Starlink satellite feature has now been added to the public beta. Approved beta testers in the US will be given free access to the network until July.
GTA: Vice City 60 FPS and God of War 30 FPS launched on Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
The enthusiast installed the Sony PlayStation Portable emulator on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and launched several games, including GTA: Vice City and God of War, with an acceptable frame rate.
Google launches «voluntary release» program for Pixel, Chrome and Android developers
Google is offering voluntary resignations to employees of the Platforms & Devices division, which was formed last year, by combining the Pixel, Chrome and Android teams.
Android got a function to search for unknown Bluetooth trackers
With the advent of Bluetooth trackers, it has become much easier to find lost items such as bags or keys. However, this technology can also be used for unscrupulous surveillance. To solve this problem, Google is introducing a new feature to its Android devices.
Pornhub’s year in review: Ukraine is in the top 15 in terms of views, Android «dominates iOS, and PS5 garnered 60% of traffic from consoles
Traditionally, at the end of the year, various services and platforms wrap up with their year-end summaries — Pornhub is no exception, having recently published its own usage statistics.
Sending Windows 10 to the trash, or a new life for an old laptop with Chrome OS Flex
Old laptops are often a pain in the ass: they boot slowly, get hot, and Windows 10 runs like a snail. But that’s no reason to give up. Instead of filling up landfills with electronic waste, you can give your device a second life. With Chrome OS Flex, a lightweight, fast, and modern operating system […]
Symbian OS history: the rise and fall of the legendary operating system of the early 2000s
A long time ago, Symbian OS was the absolute leader in the smartphone market, and rightfully so. This operating system did not have a worthy alternative until the emergence of iOS in 2007, and later Android OS. What was the secret of its popularity, and why did Symbian OS fail? Was it the pressure of […]
The team that created Android is working on an operating system for artificial intelligence. What is known?
A new startup named “/dev/agents”, founded by former Android leaders, is focused on launching a cloud operating system for artificial intelligence agents.
Xiaomi unveiled Redmi K80 — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 6550 mAh for only $345
Redmi K80 is junior flagship a subsidiary of Xiaomi The top processor of the last year and a huge battery can be obtained very inexpensively.
Honor Magic 7 and 7 Pro flagships — Snapdragon 8 Elite, face scanner and SI-C battery from ~$630 are unveiled
Honor has introduced Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, advanced cameras, and a large battery.
Features of Google Pixel 9a — new design, larger screen and battery at the same price
The junior smartphone in the series, Google Pixel 9a, will improve not only its appearance but also its performance. It will have a good screen, camera, and a capacious battery.
Xiaomi 15 — a compact flagship with three Leica 50 MP cameras and more than 20 colors from ~$630
Xiaomi 15 — the new basic flagship of one of the largest smartphone manufacturers with Snapdragon 8 Elite and three Leica 50 MP cameras has been released
The Apple iPhone phenomenon: the world’s most popular smartphone and the main device of mankind for 17 years in a row
It’s actually quite possible to release the best smartphone in the world, but to do it 17 times in a row, leaving no chance for competitors? In my opinion, the Apple iPhone has become a real miracle, a unique phenomenon in the world of technology and beyond. It is this device that has changed not […]
Come for baklava: Android 16 has been codenamed
A source says that Android 16 Baklava will make its debut at the Google I/O 2025 conference. This time, Google does not follow the alphabetical order of versions.
Folds four times: Honor patents a strange smartphone form factor
It seems that Huawei and its sister company Honor are serious about foldable smartphones. The former has created a triple Mate XT smartphoneand Honor patents four segments.
Samsung to cancel compact flagship Galaxy S26, — insider
In 2026, Samsung may revise its flagship Galaxy S line of smartphones. According to unofficial data, the reason is the low popularity of the younger models.
Vivo smartphones received Android 15 before Google Pixel
Usually, Google Pixel smartphones are the first to receive a new stable Android OS. But this time, Android 15 is the first time «has arrived on Vivo.
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over auto-blocking of third-party apps
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung. The company believes that the Auto Blocker feature on Samsung devices prevents the installation of alternative app stores.
Catching up with Huawei: Xiaomi also wants a triple smartphone, first images
Xiaomi also wants to be in the trend of the latest smartphone form factors. The company has patented its own three-part smartphone, which has led to the first images of it.
Android will synchronize notifications between different user devices
It looks like Google is working on finally synchronizing notifications across all devices in its ecosystem. This comes from Mishal Rahman of Android Authority. He found a link to code for a new feature «sync across devices» in the Android 15 beta.
OPPO, Nubia, and Realme are creating a photo button like the iPhone 16 — the latter has already shown a prototype
Multifunctional Apple iPhone 16 camera touch button has become a challenge for Android smartphone manufacturers. Some of them are already developing an analog.
iPhone owners are reluctant to go on dates with Android users — Uswitch research
19% of iPhone owners categorically refuse to date Android owners — and among respondents aged 18-34, this figure rises to 32%, according to the study Uswitch.
TOP 5 best tablets of 2024
Tablets are versatile devices that can almost completely replace a laptop, smartphone, gaming station, and book in a relatively small package. Of course, it’s not possible to combine all of the above in a single case perfectly. But it will be optimal. In 2024, the Ukrainian market offers a wide range of models for every […]
Pixel 9 Pro Fold does not support «native» Google wireless charger — only in the line
It turns out that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold cannot be charged from the Pixel Stand 2, officially. Such is the tightly integrated ecosystem of Google gadgets.
The most expensive Google Pixel 9 received limited Video Boost without 8K and 20x zoom
Google Pixel 9 smartphones have not only a new look and hardware, but also new camera features. But the most expensive of them remained «cropped».
Google threatened bloggers with not giving them Pixels if they chose other smartphones — now the message has been officially deleted
Google’s invitation-only Team Pixel program provides early access to Pixel smartphones to influencers. Recently, the program included a requirement not to use other brands, which was removed after the publicity.
Google unveiled Pixel 9 Pro Fold — with Tensor G4, Gemini, large screen and $1799 price
At the Made by Google 2024 event, the company confirmed the change in the naming scheme of its smartphones and introduced the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is now part of the main Pixel line.
Pixel 9 will be able to add people to group photos using artificial intelligence
Google continues to blur the line between reality and virtuality with its new Pixel 9 smartphone.
Windows 11 made friends with Android: direct access to smartphone files via Explorer
Microsoft has begun testing a new way to access an Android smartphone directly from Windows Explorer 11. Windows Insider program members can already test this new feature, which allows you to wirelessly browse folders and files on your Android phone.
The world of smartphones after the Apple iPhone: Samsung, Panasonic, Sony Ericsson, Palm and HP (Part 2)
Finally, we conclude the epoch-making story of how the Apple iPhone changed the world once and for all. In the second part, we summarize the results by conducting a detailed analysis of the best mobile technologies of the 20th century. We will also look at the history of several other major brands that laid a […]
Apple iPhone or Android? Documents from Cellebrite, which hacked Trump attacker’s phone, show which is safer
Internal documents of Cellebrite — an Israeli security company whose programs are used by intelligence agencies to hack Apple iPhones and Android have been leaked. The leak shows which smartphones it can (or cannot) unlock.
Apple makes a mini-movie about Android to advertise Safari browser
Apple has released a new iPhone commercial that resembles a mini-horror movie. The company targeted it at Android users to draw their attention to privacy issues.
Only iPhone: Microsoft will ban Chinese employees from using Android smartphones for work
Microsoft has informed its employees in China that starting in September they will be able to use only iPhones for work. This way, the company blocks the use of Android devices in the workflow.
Spotify «hacked» Pixel smartphones — playing a track causes the interface to crash cyclically
Another problem, less severe than smartphone failurehas befallen Google Pixel owners. On some Pixel smartphones, using Spotify leads to a system crash, which is «cured by» rebooting.
The world of mobile technology before the Apple iPhone: the best phones of 2007 (final)
The first Apple iPhone went on sale only in mid-2007, so many manufacturers were still following their developments after the announcement. After the unprecedented success of the apple phone, the world of mobile technology changed dramatically, and iPhones were swept off store shelves. For 17 years in a row, the Apple iPhone has remained the…
Pixel Camera 9.4 — manual lens selection on Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro and Fold, improved HDR+ released
The June Android Feature Drop brings updates to Google’s proprietary camera. Among other things, the Pixel Camera 9.4 app for Pixel 6/7 Pro and Fold now has a lens section with manual settings.
Some Google Messages users on Android are receiving distorted GIFs sent from iPhones
In recent weeks, Google Messages users have been experiencing problems sending GIF animations from iPhone to Android devices. Such images are sent in a distorted form – they lose animation and some pixels.
YouTube Music will be able to find a song by humming or playing it — the feature is already being rolled out on Android
The YouTube Music app for Android is rolling out a feature that’s been begging to be used for a long time — find a song by humming. You can sing, whistle, or play a recording of a song to find it.
Android 15 Beta 2 is available for Pixel, OnePlus, and Xiaomi — with «private apps»
Google has launched Android 15 Beta 2 on Pixel and other smartphones. Google offers with Beta 2 «a gradual release of the beta version» — they will be suitable for daily use.
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