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…
Oppo Find N5: the regulator has revealed the characteristics of the world’s «thinnest» smartphone
The official presentation of the foldable smartphone Oppo Find N5 is expected to take place on February 20. The manufacturer itself has told us a bit about this device, and now the Chinese regulator TENAA has leaked detailed specifications of this model, which became known during the certification process.
Samsung Galaxy S25 camera spoils beautiful photos and drives users crazy
Owners of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S25 complain about a camera malfunction that adds white and dark lines to the image — most of the problems occur with pictures taken in low light in night mode.
New rendering of iPhone 17 — Apple «sweeps away» spider for Poco design?
An insider offers a new vision of the iPhone 17 Pro camera design — instead of «spider eyes» a style similar to the Chinese Poco. Apple’s flagship may be equipped with an even wider panel than previously predicted.
Apple iPhone SE 4 in a few days — Tim Cook announces the presentation date
Tim Cook announced the Apple event next week. The CEO urged «to be ready to welcome the newest member of the» family. It is likely to be the iPhone SE 4.
Galaxy S25 Edge will be thinner than iPhone 17 Air – at the expense of the battery
Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 Edge slim smartphone at its Unpacked event last month, but details about the device are still scarce. However, one thing is clear: early leaks turned out to be far from reality, as the design of the smartphone is significantly different from what was expected, and its thickness is much less than expected.
First look at the Oppo Find N5: «the world’s thinnest» smartphone that retains its durability
The Oppo Find N5, the world’s thinnest folding smartphone in the book style, is expected to be announced next week. Reviewers of The Verge have already received the device and shared photos and first impressions.
Photos of the iPhone SE 4 were leaked to the network a few days before the release – the manufacturer of cases Spigen noted
The presentation of the new «budget» smartphone Apple iPhone SE 4 is expected in a few days. On the eve of the announcement, the well-known accessory brand probably accidentally published some renders that were supposed to demonstrate its new protective case. The page of the Spigen iPhone SE 4 case briefly appeared on the Internet, thus revealing…
Xiaomi 15 Ultra with 200MP camera and Leica M11 design: leaked photos
Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, is set to launch in China by the end of this month. But while we’re waiting for the official presentation, Chinese insider Smart Pikachu shared some images of the device, showing it in different colors.
Sales of the «budget» Apple iPhone SE 4 will start in February, but there will be no official presentation, — Bloomberg
Famous Apple insider Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that the new iPhone SE will be shown earlier than expected (in the coming days), but without the standard presentation.
Asus unveils Zenfone 12 Ultra smartphone: costs like iPhone 16, but offers «real» AI
A little earlier than usual (in February instead of July, as in the case of its predecessor), Asus has unveiled its new flagship smartphone Zenfone 12 Ultra.
First details of the Samsung Galaxy G Fold — a triple smartphone not like the Huawei Mate XT
At the last Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung first talked about its triple-folding smartphone. This device has been circulating in rumors for some time. The South Korean giant’s plans seem to have intensified after the release of the Huawei Mate XT last year. And now, a new leak from Korea sheds light on the name of Samsung’s…
Google Pixel 9a will be released earlier: date, prices and specifications
Google Pixel 9a smartphone is expected to be unveiled this year before its predecessor in 2024. Previous rumors indicated the device’s launch around mid-March. Now, a new leak has revealed the exact release date, as well as the date when Google will start taking pre-orders for its next affordable Pixel smartphone.
Apple iPhone SE 4 next to iPhone 16 in comparison photos
The Apple iPhone SE 4, expected in April, is posing in photos next to the younger iPhone 16. The devices look like devices from the same series, but they have many differences.
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