News and Updates about Smartphones

India's telecommunications ministry has quietly delivered what might be the smartphone industry's biggest regulatory bombshell in years. The November 28 directive doesn't just ask manufacturers to include another government app—it mandates that every major brand selling devices in the country must embed the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity application as permanent, unremovable software on every single phone, according to confidential orders reviewed by Reuters. Companies get exactly 90 days to...

Reviewed by: Y. Garcia

When you think about the "most powerful phone on the planet," what pops into your head? Raw processing muscle? Fancy AI tricks? Or something more basic, like keeping all that silicon from frying when you push it hard. Recent teardowns of flagship smartphones have pulled back the curtain on how manufacturers are taming heat, leaning on liquid cooling tech that would make desktop PC modders grin.

T-Mobile just made a move that could change how we think about emergency communication. The carrier has opened up its satellite 911 texting service to everyone, including AT&T and Verizon customers, at zero cost, according to Android Authority. It is a sharp pivot from competitive exclusivity to public safety collaboration, powered by the carrier's T-Satellite system that connects to SpaceX Starlink's 650+ Direct-to-Cell satellites (operated by SpaceX, not owned by T-Mobile). Coverage spans...

The smartphone camera race is heating up, and the next leap looks wild. Dual 200MP camera systems, a setup that felt sci‑fi a few years ago, are now in active development across multiple brands. The most promising candidate is the Vivo X300 Ultra, which industry sources suggest could become the world's first smartphone to pack two separate 200MP sensors when it launches in early 2026. And Vivo is not alone, rumors indicate that other major Chinese manufacturers are also experimenting with...

So you're telling me a modular, repairable smartphone is finally hitting American shores for $899, and instead of rolling my eyes at another "premium" price tag, I'm genuinely excited? Same here. The Fairphone 6's arrival in the US through Murena feels bigger than another Android drop. It is a phone built around a different philosophy, one where sustainability and repairability actually take priority over the upgrade-every-two-years treadmill we've all been running.

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

Reviewed by: Jame Jimenez

AI is not just changing how we tap and swipe. It is reshaping what we pay for the hardware in our pockets. Thinking about a phone upgrade? Timing suddenly matters. This is not the usual blip from a shipping backlog or a holiday rush. It is a reshuffling of global semiconductor priorities that lands right on your bill.

Smartphone photography just took a wild turn. The Oppo Find X9 Pro introduces something we’ve never seen before: a detachable Hasselblad zoom lens that reimagines what is possible with mobile photography. Not just another incremental camera update. A phone with a lens you click on and off? Yes. The device features a sliding attachment system that transforms your phone’s built-in telephoto into something approaching professional camera territory, according to Wired. The device launched globally...

When Nothing unveiled their budget-friendly Phone 3a Lite today, they delivered exactly what the name promises: most of what makes the Phone 3a compelling, just more affordable. This stripped-down version launches in the UK and Europe at £249/€249 for the 128GB model, according to The Verge, making it Nothing's cheapest smartphone to date. Unfortunately for US consumers, The Verge reports this budget option won't see a stateside release. Tough break.

Meta's Instagram Threads takes a significant leap with group messaging, bringing conversations between up to 50 people directly into the app. Not just another feature update. It signals that Threads seems to be moving past its X (formerly Twitter)-alternative phase into something broader and more useful.

You know that moment when a platform you rely on suddenly changes the rules? That's exactly what's happening with WhatsApp right now. The messaging giant is testing one of its most significant anti-spam initiatives yet, with monthly caps on broadcast messages that could fundamentally reshape how we think about mass communication on the platform.

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

When you're fed up with that unsightly camera bump jutting out from your phone's back, what if you could simply swap it for something better? The H-One Pro concept device introduces a fascinating approach to smartphone modularity, featuring what designer Mechanical Pixel describes as a minimalist modular system with just one swappable section. Unlike Google's abandoned Project Ara with its multiple modular components, this design focuses on a single rectangular section that can house various...

You've probably heard this song before: "world's thinnest foldable phone!" But the Honor Magic V5 might actually deserve the hype. At just 8.8mm thick when folded and weighing a mere 217g, this thing makes other foldables look chunky by comparison. Honor didn't just chase thinness records though, they packed in a 64MP periscope telephoto camera and the world's first 6,100mAh silicon-carbon battery for a foldable. The engineering feat represents something bigger than spec sheets: it's the moment...

When artificial intelligence meets the smartphone market, the battle lines are drawn between two tech giants with very different approaches. Samsung leverages its massive global reach and comprehensive device ecosystem, while Honor focuses on innovative features and accessible pricing. Let’s break down how these brands stack up in the ultimate AI showdown.

Reviewed by Meg Flores