Samsung updates rugged Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and XCover7 Pro — smartphone and tablet for field work
Samsung has announced updated versions of its Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ruggedized tablets and smartphones. These devices are designed to be used in environments where they may get dirty, wet, or subjected to shock. Both new products have improved battery life, and the tablet has an additional advantage: the «double hot swap»…
Budget «flagship» Xiaomi POCO M7 Pro 5G is already in Ukraine — with AMOLED, 50 MP OIS camera and price from ₴7999
The new POCO M7 Pro 5G smartphone has gone on sale in Ukraine. This is a budget model aimed at the youth audience.
The budget Moto G Stylus 2025 has been released: waterproof, wireless charging and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 for $400
Motorola has updated its budget smartphone with stylus support. Fans of the brand are offered the new Moto G Stylus 2025 in two bright colors: blue and, to add some variety, another blue. Both variants have a back panel with «leather» coating and decent specifications.
Xiaomi is preparing to launch POCO F7: 6.83″ OLED, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 7500 mAh battery
Recently, Xiaomi introduced POCO F7 Pro and F7 Ultra smartphones. However, the regular version of POCO F7 was not available at that time. The Chinese company is ready to fix this shortcoming and expand the line with a basic model. This device has already been certified by the Indian regulator BIS, which gives us the opportunity to get acquainted…
Galaxy A gets Samsung’s smart features: what is Awesome Intelligence?
Samsung is introducing a new series of artificial intelligence features called Awesome Intelligence. And the first smartphones to receive it will be Galaxy A series devices. The new set of features resembles the powerful Galaxy AI suite, providing A-series models with additional capabilities.
OPPO Find N5 durability test – thin smartphone breaks easily
When OPPO Find N5 has hit the marketIt was named the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone. Many may have wondered if OPPO sacrificed durability for a thin body. Now, Find N5 has been put to the test by JerryRigEverything to see if it can withstand harsh conditions.
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.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold in official renders – yes, this is definitely a new smartphone
Official renders of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold appeared on the web a few months before the smartphone was announced. The novelty looks almost identical to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and retains the same design.
An hour with the phone before bedtime increases the risk of insomnia by 59%, — study
Researchers from the Norwegian Institute have found in a new study that just an hour using the phone before going to bed increases the risk of insomnia by 59% and reduces sleep time by 24 minutes.
Xiaomi POCO F7 Pro and F7 Ultra debuted in the world and in Ukraine at a price starting from UAH 23 thousand
Sales of the flagship POCO F7 smartphone series have started in Ukraine. Ukrainian fans of the brand are offered POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7 Ultra models. The smartphones have IP68 dust and moisture protection. The new products run on Xiaomi HyperOS 2 and offer additional AI-based features, including the pre-installed Google Gemini generative AI…
Fallout is coming: new nuclear batteries are safe and last for decades
Professor Suh-Il In from Daegu Kyungbuk Institute of Science and Technology presented a prototype of a radiocarbon nuclear battery as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
Photo comparison of Apple iPhone 17 Air with 17 Pro Max — almost twice as thin
A well-known insider has published a comparative photo of the thickness of the Apple iPhone 17 Air with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, it is difficult to see the smartphones in detail.
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.
Realme 14T is getting ready for release: leak reveals a waterproof smartphone with a large battery and fast charging
The official Realme store on AliExpress has published a landing page for the unannounced Realme 14T smartphone, as well as some details about the phone. A third-party retailer has done the same and even included images.
Google Pixel update improves graphics performance by 60%
As a rule, software updates do not provide a significant increase in smartphone performance. Usually, it can get worse due to the addition of new features. But Google decided to break this stereotype. The company has released updates for almost all Pixel models, starting with the 2022 devices, and the results are simply amazing. In Geekbench 6…
Technological progress at the cost of ecosystem destruction. How humanity is paying for the extraction of rare earth metals
It is impossible to imagine the modern world, which is rapidly evolving and seems to be accelerating time in its embrace of technological progress, without smartphones, tablets, powerful computers and other electronic gadgets, including high-speed Internet infrastructure and satellite communications. At the same time, there is a large-scale…
Apple fans are not impressed with the iPhone 16e: only 7% of users plan to buy a «budget» device, while another 90% — consider it too expensive
User sentiment suggests that it will be difficult for Apple to turn the iPhone 16e into a box office hit.
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.
First reviews of Google Pixel 9a «leaked before release: videos, tests, specifications
This has never happened before, and it has happened again. Reviews of the Pixel 9a smartphone are already circulating online even before its official announcement. Several full unboxing videos have already appeared on YouTube, demonstrating the design and features of the smartphone. And these are not just short reviews – one of the bloggers…
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.
First buyers of «budget» iPhone 16e complain about sound problems
Two weeks after the launch of the iPhone 16e, the first user complaints began to arrive, and one of them is about problems with audio playback.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro will get a powerful processor and evaporation chamber, and 17 Air will not be so thin, — leaks
The A19 Pro chip in the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Pro will require better cooling. As for the iPhone 17 Air, its thickness will vary greatly in different places.
Google Pixel 9a shown in video: what’s new in the budget flagship?
According to rumors, the official release of Google Pixel 9a will take place in a few days. Meanwhile, new leaks have appeared online, including an unboxing video and information from retailers.
First look at Google Pixel 10 — now with a third «eye»
A well-known OnLeaks insider has shared the first images of the upcoming Google Pixel 10 smartphone. Renders based on CAD models show the smartphone in pink color. The design of the Pixel 10 looks recognizable and quite interesting. The source also shared the dimensions of the smallest model in the lineup.
Significantly less than iPhone 17 Air: insiders reveal the price of ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is set to become the main competitor to the iPhone 17 Air and is rumored to have a significant cost advantage.
The battery life of the iPhone 17 Air will not be affected — Apple has a plan for batteries
Apple is preparing to introduce a brand new iPhone later this year, which will feature an ultra-thin design. Although the exact dimensions are not yet known, it is expected to be almost as thin as the iPad Pro with OLED screen.
Apple iPhone 16e disassembled by iFixit — large battery and no software locking of components
With the iPhone 16e, Apple has improved its repairability, but some challenges remain. The increased battery capacity and less wear and tear will be helpful to users.
Xiaomi unveils Poco M7: 120 Hz display, 5160 mAh battery and 50 MP camera for €110
Xiaomi continues the practice of releasing «new» smartphones by renaming existing models. So, this time the company introduced Poco M7, which is actually a rebranded Redmi 14C with minor differences in characteristics.
Pre-orders for Apple iPhone 16e — from UAH 34999 have been launched in Ukraine
Last month Apple introduced a new «budget» smartphone iPhone 16e. In some countries, the new product has already gone on sale since February 28, but in Ukraine, fans of the Cupertino company can only pre-order the iPhone 16e.
Samsung announces Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 – better cameras and a lot of artificial intelligence
Samsung is adding more AI capabilities to its lineup of budget smartphones. The new Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 models have what the company calls «awesome intelligence», which provides a range of AI-powered image editing tools. Previously, such features were available only in the more expensive flagships of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.
You just don’t need it: Apple explains the lack of MagSafe in the iPhone 16e by the unpopularity of wireless charging
An Apple representative said that the target audience iPhone 16e charges phones exclusively with a cable. I wonder why MagSafe is in other iPhones, though — is the audience so different?
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.
First iPhone 16e reviews: good battery, but no MagSafe and ultra-wide camera
Journalists of foreign media received at their disposal new iPhone 16e smartphone and conducted a comprehensive review of it. The new product hasn’t reached us yet, so let’s summarize the impressions of the reviewers The Verge and outline its main advantages and disadvantages.
Are junior Google Pixels being slowed down on store shelves to sell more Pro?
Since the release of the Google Pixel 8, all Pixel smartphones have been equipped with 120Hz displays, including the mid-range Pixel 8a. However, it appears that Google may be artificially limiting the refresh rate of displays in demo models of base devices such as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 to encourage buyers to choose the more expensive Pro…
The entire line of Apple iPhone 17 on a CAD rendering, — insider
The design of the Apple iPhone 17 has already caused a lot of emotions with its unusual shapes in previous renders. A well-known informant, Majin Bu offered a look at the entire line at once.
iPhone 16e will be chosen by every 10th buyer of Apple smartphones in 2025, — Citi Research analysts
Citi Research predicts that the new Apple iPhone 16e budget smartphone will account for approximately 10% of all iPhone shipments in 2025.
iPhone 16E price rating: cheapest in the US — and about twice as expensive in Turkey
The other day Apple has introduced a new «budget» smartphone iPhone 16E. It replaced the previous low-cost iPhone SE 2022, but became significantly more expensive than its predecessor: $599 instead of $429. However, this price is not relevant for all markets. In some countries, you will have to pay much more for this new product.
iPhone 16e lacks MagSafe — Apple explains that it’s not because of the new modem
After the launch of Apple’s iPhone 16e, it was widely believed that it did not support MagSafe due to the following features Apple’s first proprietary modem C1. The company dispelled these rumors.
Oppo Find N5: the world’s thinnest folding smartphone at €1799
It seems that smartphone manufacturers have left behind the battle for megapixels, gigabytes, and gigahertz and are now focusing on millimeters. And now Oppo is breaking into this race for the title of the thinnest foldable smartphone with its new Find N5 device. This is the thinnest model to date.
Apple to raise iPhone and Mac prices by 9% to compensate for Trump’s tariffs — Bank of America
According to Bank of America’s forecasts, Apple will have to significantly raise prices for iPhones and other products or fully compensate for future duties proposed by Donald Trump.
Apple’s C1 5G modem in iPhone 16e improves battery life — iPhone 17 Air will probably get it
The iPhone 16e, announced yesterday, is the first to feature Apple’s own 5G modem. It doesn’t support mmWave high-speed communication technology, but it turned out to be very energy efficient
iPhone Pro owners change their smartphones «every 2.75 years» — much faster than users of basic Apple models
New report Counterpoint shows that owners of premium Apple smartphones are ready to upgrade their models every 2.75 years.
The new iPhone 16E vs. the entire Apple iPhone 16 lineup ─ comparison table of characteristics
Yesterday the official announcement was made of the new «budget» Apple iPhone 16E smartphone. Now it is the most affordable model in the lineup for those who find the basic iPhone 16 too expensive at a price of $799. The iPhone 16E costs $200 less.
Apple unveiled iPhone 16E — replacement for «budget» SE for $599
Apple has officially unveiled its new «budget» smartphone iPhone 16E (previous rumors have been confirmed), and at the same time said goodbye to the Home button and the classic Touch ID sensor. Instead, the new smartphone received Face ID, an updated design, an A18 chip, and support for Apple’s proprietary AI tools, Apple Intelligence.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra «glitches» when charging ─ the company acknowledges the problem and is working on a fix
Samsung has officially confirmed that its new Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones have problems with some charging cables. This follows numerous user complaints that charging is too slow or unstable. The South Korean company is already working to resolve the issue.
Apple iPhone SE 4 will have a worse 5G modem than iPhone 16 — but its own
Apple is seeking independence from Qualcomm in the manufacture of devices. According to the insider, the iPhone SE 4 will have a 5G modem of its own design, but with worse performance than the third-party one in the iPhone 16.
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design has entered the global market — half a million hryvnias for a triple folding smartphone
The global version of the tri-folding smartphone Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design was presented in Kuala Lumpur. As a reminder, this device was introduced in China last fall.
The best of both worlds: Apple iPhone SE 3 works in Nokia Lumia 1020
Surely, someone once wondered how a Windows Phone phone with Apple iOS installed would work. The iPhone SE 3 in the Nokia Lumia 1020 body allows you to feel it.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra with 200 megapixel camera and Leica design: high quality merged photos
Xiaomi is expected to unveil its next flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, at the end of this month in China, with a global launch expected in early March. Recently, we have already could familiarize themselves with the design of this model, which is made in the style of a Leica M11 camera. Now there are high-quality images showing the…
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