The world of mobile technology before the Apple iPhone: the best phones of 2005 (Part 1)
Two years were left before the release of the Apple iPhone, and the best phones of 2005 were fundamentally different from what Steve Jobs saw in the future. No one had any idea what would happen in 2007, so everything developed on its own. Push-button phones were experiencing their best times, models with huge hard […]
Apple in iOS 18 «will redesign» built-in apps for notes, mail and photos, — Mark Gurman
Previously, it was rumored that «Notes» in iOS 18 would support displaying more math equations and a built-in option for recording voice reminders, but the update for Mail, Photos, and Fitness was first reported — with by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Moto Edge 50 Pro with 144 Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, and IP68 protection goes on sale in Ukraine for UAH 23 thousand
Sales of the new Moto Edge 50 Pro smartphone have begun in Ukraine, which was announced 10 days ago. This model offers a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2712×1220 pixels, 144 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2000 nits. The display has rounded side edges. It is noted that this is the world’s first smartphone to have a…
Samsung is likely to hold Galaxy Unpacked on July 10 — we are waiting for Galaxy Flip6, Fold6 and Galaxy Ring smart ring
It has been repeatedly stated that Samsung is planning to hold its next Unpacked presentation in the second month of summer, and new rumors specify the date as July 10.
Apple — no, Samsung can. South Korea to ban iPhone for military due to security concerns
According to the publication The Korea GeraldSouth Korea’s military is considering a complete ban on the use of Apple iPhones at military facilities due to concerns about the possible leakage of confidential information through voice recordings.
Samsung will replace displays on Galaxy smartphones that have encountered the green line problem for free
Recently, there have been more frequent notification of the appearance of a green line on the displays of Samsung smartphones. Most often it appears on devices from several years ago, for example, the Galaxy S21 series, with the Galaxy S21 Ultra and S21 FE models being mentioned most often. In many cases, the green line on the screen appears after…
Apple has given almost 100 thousand iPhones for recycling — those «expired» on the used goods market in China
Apple sued the contractor, but dropped the case — probably to avoid publicity about its anti-environmental practices. It is speculated that the company destroys perfectly good old devices to keep the demand for new ones up.
Some Samsung smartphones have started to experience a problem with a green line on the screen
Owners of some of the not-so-new Samsung Galaxy smartphones have begun to complain en masse about a problem with the display. It is called the green line» problem.
Apple loses leadership to Samsung in the smartphone market — iPhone shipments down 10% in the first quarter of 2024
According to of the research company IDCGlobal smartphone shipments grew by 7.8% in January-March to 289.4 million units, with Samsung ranking first among manufacturers with a 20.8% market share, surpassing Apple.
Google’s foldable smartphone will be called Pixel 9 Pro Fold, not Pixel Fold 2 — insider
Previously, Google presented only two smartphones in its main lineup, as well as a model with an index of «a». In 2024, this will not be the case — the company has significantly changed the naming of its devices, including a folding phone called Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Motorola edge 50 series smartphones received a pOLED display, IP68 protection and storage up to 1 TB
Motorola has prepared for release new smartphones of the edge family: motorola edge 50 ultra, motorola edge 50 pro and motorola edge 50 fusion. The design of these devices uses curves and textures such as wood, pearlescent polymer coating, and vegan suede.
The iPhone 16 Pro camera is credited with an ultra-thin coating that will reduce glare and ghosting
Korean sources claim that Apple is testing a new optical coating technology for future iPhone cameras. It will help improve the quality of photos by reducing artifacts such as flare and ghosting.
Google Pixel 9 is likely to get a satellite SOS feature similar to Apple’s solution
According to Android Authority, Google intends to add a new feature to its future mobile devices that resembles Apple’s emergency call function. It is supposed to be available in the Pixel 9 series and the next Pixel Fold. It reportedly will partner with T-Mobile to offer the feature, but may add other partners later.
The iPhone will wait. British ministers propose to ban the sale of smartphones to children under 16
80% of parents in the UK believe that smartphones are «harmful» for children and young people, and 58% support their ban.
OPPO Reno11 F 5G with Dimensity 7050 SoC and «bezel-less» display released in Ukraine for UAH 18 thousand
OPPO AED Ukraine has presented a new OPPO Reno11 F 5G smartphone in Ukraine. This device is equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution (2412×1080 pixels) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The peak brightness is 1100 nits. The screen has thin bezels (1.47 mm) and occupies 93.4% of the front panel surface.
Three of the four iPhone 16s will have larger batteries (iPhone 16 Plus has smaller), and the Apple Watch is credited with a more economical display
Information about the battery capacity of smartphones of the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 line has appeared on the Internet. According to the leaks, most of the new models will have batteries of increased capacity compared to their predecessors. The only exception is the iPhone 16 Plus, which will have a smaller battery than its predecessor.
Zoomers love iPhone and Apple Watch, but rarely use Apple Music and Apple TV+
According to the new Piper Sandler’s report, 85% of teenagers in the US have an iPhone and are not going to change it to another brand.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra with four 50-megapixel cameras is sold in Ukraine at a price of UAH 60 thousand – the first week there is a UAH 5 thousand discount
Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the flagship smartphone, is now available in Ukraine. This model has a large photo module with four Leica cameras and Leica Summilux optics.
Samsung regains leadership in the smartphone market — Apple lasted 5 months
Samsung Electronics has regained the lead in global smartphone sales just five months after losing to Apple. According to official data, the return was due to the release of new Galaxy S24 smartphones with artificial intelligence functions.
Apple adds Qi2 charging support to iPhone 12
Apple hasn’t mentioned it in any way, but the iPhone 12 smartphone has received support for Qi2 wireless charging technology, which it didn’t have before. This happened thanks to an update to the operating system to iOS 17.4, which was released last month.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with 165 Hz display frequency and 6-axis stabilizer is sold in Ukraine for UAH 60 thousand
Asus has announced the launch of ROG Phone 8 Pro smartphone in Ukraine. The manufacturer positions this model not only as a gaming device, but also as a universal premium smartphone for different categories of users: gamers, streamers, content creators, and others.
Apple says iPhone 6 Plus is now «obsolete» and iPad Mini 4 — «vintage»
Apple calls a product «obsolete» if 7 years have passed since it was last officially distributed for sale — this means that the Apple Store and Apple Authorized Service Providers will no longer offer repair or other hardware service for the device.
Google to offer Gemini Nano local artificial intelligence on regular Pixel 8 smartphones
Google intends to provide access to the Gemini AI model for Pixel 8 smartphones. Previously, advanced AI capabilities were only available on the Pixel 8 Pro. As a reminder, both models are equipped with the same Tensor G3 processor, which was designed to accelerate AI performance. Thus, the overall experience with both gadgets should be similar.
Like an iPhone: unofficial renders of Google Pixel 9 and information about Pixel 9 Pro XL
Informant @OnLeaks and the website 91mobiles presented renders of the Google Pixel 9 phone. Four images and a 360° video show a black smartphone with flat edges, and this applies not only to the edges of the device itself but also to the camera unit.
Xiaomi 14 review: compact, balanced flagship
Recently, we wrote about a new affordable Chinese smartphone for mobile gamers POCO X6 Pro. Now let’s talk about the latest top-of-the-line Xiaomi 14. This compact smartphone is positioned as a photo flagship equipped with super-powerful hardware, so for some, it will undoubtedly be the best solution for their money. However, the price tag…
Realme 12 Pro+ smartphone with 3x periscope in Ukraine costs from UAH 20 thousand
Realme has announced the launch of the realme 12 Pro Series 5G smartphones in Ukraine. This line is aimed at mobile photography enthusiasts.
The iPhone 16 will have smaller display bezels, and the Pro versions will have larger screens and body sizes
According to knowledgeable sources, Apple plans to maximize the display size in the upcoming iPhone 16 series smartphones using a new ultra-thin bezel technology.
Google Pixel 8A is likely to get a brighter display with 120Hz support
Insider Kamila Wojciechowska has shared new details about the upcoming Google Pixel 8A smartphone. This device is expected to have a display with a 120 Hz refresh rate (compared to 90 Hz in the Pixel 7A) and a higher brightness.
Modern sites have become so «bloated» that they cannot be pulled by budget smartphones capable of running PUBG
Simply loading the page can crash budget phones that can easily «pull» the mobile version of PUBG at 40 frames per second, according to report Danluu.com.
Rakuten Viber: almost 80% of Ukrainians choose Android, and Samsung is the most popular smartphone brand
At the same time, the number of users choosing iOS smartphones has been growing for several years in a row.
HONOR Magic V2 (UAH 80 thousand) and HONOR Magic 6 Lite (UAH 16 thousand) smartphones are launched in Ukraine
HONOR Magic V2 folding smartphone is entering the Ukrainian market. It is positioned as a slim solution of this form factor – the world’s first folding smartphone less than a centimeter thick when folded.
Samsung presents Galaxy A55 5G (from UAH 19 thousand) and Galaxy A35 5G (from UAH 15 thousand) smartphones in Ukraine
Samsung has presented new smartphones Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G in Ukraine. Both new products feature a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution (2340×1080 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, and support for Vision Booster technology.
The Pixel 8a will get a 256 GB version and a higher price than its predecessor – media
The upcoming Pixel 8a smartphone will receive a new version with increased storage – 256 GB. Informed sources also report that the device will be available in four colors, just like the Pixel 7a.
Microsoft is rolling out a feature that «turns» your phone into a Windows PC webcam
Poor quality images at «zooms» seem to be a thing of the past.
Nothing reveals the design of Phone 2(a)
During the MWC 2024 exhibition, Nothing provided another small portion of information about its upcoming smartphone Phone 2(a). This time, the company demonstrated the device and introduced its design to the public.
Micron at MWC 2023 — smallest 1TB UFS 4.0 memory module for next top smartphones
Micron also distinguished itself at MWC 2024 — the leading US chipmaker announced The «smallest» UFS 4.0 flash memory module, which measures just 9×13 millimeters. The storage capacity is still up to 1 TB, and the maximum sequential read and write speeds are 4300 and 4000 MB/s, respectively.
Xiaomi 14 is already available in Ukraine for 45 thousand UAH, and Xiaomi 14 Ultra in Europe costs from €1500
At MWC 2024, Xiaomi unveiled the global versions of its flagship smartphones Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra. The Chinese announcement of these devices took place a little earlier.
HMD’s upcoming innovations: Barbie folding phone and smartphone under its own brand
Human Mobile Devices, known as HMD, is working with Mattel to launch a Barbie flip phone and a smartphone under the HMD brand. Earlier, the company announced the HMD Fusion strategy — the development of new smartphones with various partners.
ZTE Libero Flip is an affordable foldable smartphone priced at $420 ($265 for pre-order)
Foldable smartphones are usually quite expensive devices. But the situation is gradually changing. In Japan, for example, the new ZTE Libero Flip is sold for only $420 or $265 on pre-order. This is several times cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which costs about $1000.
Amazing! Apple has doubled the promised battery life of the iPhone 15 without any software or hardware changes
Apple has updated information about the battery life of the iPhone 15. The company said that its latest iPhone models can retain 80% of the initial charging capacity after 1000 cycles, which is twice the company’s previous estimate. This was achieved without any hardware or software updates. It’s no coincidence that this change came…
Apple doesn’t recommend rice, a hair dryer, or cotton wool if you get your iPhone wet — support instructions
Since the advent of cell phones, people have been soaking or drowning them in water. Modern iPhones are resistant to splashes and even submersion, but there are still times when they get too wet and the horror of all their owners — a liquid detection notification appears on the screen.
Fingerprints can be played back by the sounds of finger movement on the touch screen — research
A research team from the United States and China has uncovered a new danger associated with biometric authentication. Their work is called «PrintListener: Detecting Fingerprint Authentication Vulnerability via Finger Friction Sound». The attack uses the sound characteristics of the user’s finger movement to extract the features of the…
Meizu is leaving the smartphone market — goes all-in on AI instead
Meizu Technology following the example of LG is winding down its smartphone business (or rather, what’s left of it) — once one of the largest smartphone manufacturers, now owned by Chinese automaker Geely, saidThe company believes that the future belongs to artificial intelligence and will invest «everything in AI».
Will Apple build a spinner into the iPhone 16 Pro? New very strange rendering of a possible camera unit design
Earlier, there were rumors and renders about the vertical design of the Apple iPhone 16 cameras. However, a new rendering created by a whistleblower based on the data obtained will make many people smile and remember the old spinner. The cameras on the back of the iPhone 16 will generally return to a design similar to the iPhone 12, but there is a…
Android 15 Developer Preview is out: what’s new and which Samsung smartphones will be available
The first release of Android 15 Developer Preview did not bring many changes, but they are still noticeable. The first change is in the developer settings, in the settings section — it is a switch to display the HDR/SDR ratio.