News and Updates about Smartphones

Most leaks fawn over true flagships, the chips inside $1,000-plus phones with every bell and whistle. This one is different. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 leak reads like a curveball.

Nothing's latest smartphone launch has everyone talking for good reason. Meet the Phone (3a) Lite, their most affordable device yet. Starting at £249 ($329), it lands as Nothing's first venture into the budget smartphone segment while keeping the brand’s transparent flair. It saves about £80 compared to the standard Phone (3a), which lowers the bar to entry without losing the look that turns heads.

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.

You've probably heard it a thousand times. Put down your phone before bed or you'll toss and turn all night. What if that bedtime scrolling advice isn't as black and white as we've been told? Recent research from Canadian universities challenges the usual line about screens and sleep, and the findings might surprise you. Scientists surveyed over 1,300 adults across Canada and discovered no clear connection between bedtime phone use and poor sleep quality. Even more intriguing, both frequent...

WhatsApp has been the world's go-to messaging platform for over a decade, but it has always had one fundamental limitation that separates it from other social platforms: you need someone's phone number to connect with them. That is about to change. After years of development and user requests, WhatsApp is preparing to launch usernames, a shift that could reshape how we connect and how we shield our privacy on the platform.

T-Mobile just dropped one of their most aggressive promotions yet, and it's the kind of deal that makes you do a double-take. Four phone lines, four brand-new devices, $25 per line (Android Authority). Too good to be true? The hook is simple, no trade-in requirement, which eliminates the usual device condition checks and compatibility wrangling that bog down carrier promos. And the timing lands cleanly if you're eyeing flagships like the iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25 (Android Authority).

T-Mobile just tossed a lifeline to anyone who has ever stared at a phone with no bars and a knot in their stomach. The carrier now offers free satellite-based 911 texting to anyone with a compatible device, regardless of carrier, according to The Verge. The reach is huge, more than half a million square miles of terrain that used to be off the grid in the United States, as noted by Android Authority. It rides on T-Mobile's T-Satellite system, which connects directly to Starlink's network of...

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 directly to Starlink's massive constellation of over 650 satellites. Coverage spans roughly half a million square...

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...

If you’re a T-Mobile customer feeling fed up with your service, you’re not alone. Recent data points to a pattern of dissatisfaction that goes far beyond one-off complaints. It looks like a broader crisis is pushing people to shop around in record numbers.

Imagine your fitness tracker could predict health problems before symptoms appear. That's the ambitious vision behind Oura's latest platform transformation, and it goes far beyond step counting into medical monitoring territory. The company's comprehensive update brings enhanced stress tracking and new blood pressure research, positioning the smart ring as a serious health assessment tool rather than just another wearable gadget.

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 two tech titans collide in the flagship smartphone arena, sparks fly. Two titans. One showdown. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, expected to launch in January 2026, represents the cutting edge of what's possible in premium Android technology. Meanwhile, Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL has already made its mark as one of the hottest new Android phones right now, launching in August 2025 with a mix of computational photography prowess and AI-driven features.

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.

When you picture a budget phone, you brace for trade-offs. Sluggish performance, middling cameras, build that whispers "cheap." The Motorola G86 Power 5G flips that script. It costs $499, yet it behaves like it missed the memo on compromise. The price is almost the least exciting part.

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.

Reviewed by Meg Flores

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.

When you think about flagship smartphones these days, you usually have to pick your battles. Do you want incredible camera performance or all-day battery life? Well, Oppo just said "why not both?" with their new Find X9 Pro, and the specs are genuinely revolutionary.

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

Remember when smartwatches first promised to change how we glance at our wrists? Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch grabbed the spotlight, sure, but a quieter favorite won hearts with simplicity and battery life that seemed to last forever. That beloved underdog is back, and the tech crowd is buzzing.

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...

When a single stolen phone becomes the thread that unravels an entire criminal empire, it shows how potent modern tracking has become in the fight against organized crime. London saw this up close when mobile device theft hit alarming highs, with approximately 80,000 phones reported stolen in 2024 alone, a significant increase from the previous year. The estimated value reached £50 million, equivalent to over Rp1 trillion, a snapshot of the scale of this underground economy.

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...

Reviewed by Meg Flores

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.

The smartphone world just got a lot more interesting. Motorola's latest challenger to Samsung's premium Galaxy S25 Edge popped up in a leaked promo, giving us a first real look at a potential flagship contender. The leaks suggest Edge 70 will depart from the design of recent Edge smartphones like the Edge 60 Pro, a sign Motorola is ready to shake things up when design has felt stuck in place.

Reviewed by Meg Flores

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

The smartphone world just got a lot more interesting, and honestly, I wasn’t expecting Xiaomi to shake things up this dramatically. Xiaomi just dropped a bombshell with the launch of their 17 series—the kind of announcement that makes you sit up. The Xiaomi 17 series was announced on September 25 in China, marking a bold leap into next-generation territory.

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

The deal everyone's been talking about is finally taking shape. What does it mean for TikTok users, creators, and the broader tech landscape? After months of uncertainty and political maneuvering, the US and China have reached what appears to be a breakthrough agreement on TikTok's future in America. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Americans will hold six of seven board seats overseeing TikTok's U.S. operations, while Oracle will control the app's algorithm under the...

T-Mobile's digital transformation journey represents one of the most aggressive moves we've seen in the wireless industry recently. T-Mobile says it expects T-Life to handle the majority (or nearly all) of account transactions by 2026 as it embraces a comprehensive digital-first approach that's reshaping how millions of customers interact with their carrier. Not just another app update. A fundamental shift that touches everything from upgrading your phone to managing your account.

Looking at T-Mobile's latest free line promotion feels a bit like watching a magician's performance. The trick lands, the crowd claps, you know there is more happening under the stage. T-Mobile's giving away free lines for eligible customers, but the reality is more nuanced than the headline suggests. The service charge is zero, while customers still pay initial activation, taxes, fees, and the free line often does not qualify for equipment discounts.

When Apple announced the iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever at just 5.64mm thick, the repair community collectively held its breath. Surely this ultra-slim design meant a return to the dark days of glued-together nightmares that required a full phone swap for minor issues. Then iFixit's teardown landed. The revelation is that the iPhone Air doesn't sacrifice repairability for thinness, earning an impressive 7 out of 10 repairability score. For context, it's even thinner than Samsung's Galaxy...