Tag: Smartphone

Millions of smartphone users could be at risk from the SMS sign-in URL issue – here’s what you need to look out for

SMS sign-in links rely on possession alone, leaving private accounts dangerously exposedWeak tokens allow attackers to guess...

Your smartphone is quietly sharing your data overnight, NordVPN warns – here’s how to limit it

Your smartphone may seem like it’s not doing anything while it sits on your bedside table overnight,...

‘Windows Mobile is back, sort of’: US startup packs THREE OS in one smartphone in most exciting mobile release I’ve seen in years

Nexphone is launching a triple-OS smartphoneIt runs Android by default but has Linux and Windows 11 as...

CES 2026: Hyperkin and Gamesir made a modular game controller for your smartphone, tablet and even your Switch

I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options...

Clicks is bringing its first smartphone and a new keyboard to CES 2026

Clicks is bringing its physical keyboard products to CES yet again, and these are chock full of...

Punkt’s German-made MC03 smartphone comes to the US this spring

The MC03 aims to improve on the MC02’s shortcomings. Punkt, the Switzerland-based, privacy-focused phone maker, is trying the...

Goodbye, brain rot – I’m ditching my smartphone for this tiny ereader in 2026, here’s why

I’ve always been a big fan of using the best ereaders instead of other tech when possible....

Smartphone AI, like Siri and Gemini, has a credibility crisis – a true agentic interface is the logical next step

I despise smartphone AI. It is arguably the most regressive development in consumer electronics, a spectacular misstep...

Samsung unveils its new $200 Galaxy A17 5G smartphone, arriving in January

Samsung will have two new inexpensive mobile devices arriving on the US market next month. The Galaxy...

Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone comes with a manual zoom ring

Xiaomi just launched its flagship 17 Ultra by Leica phone that may make you feel bad about...

The RAM crisis will see smartphone specs go backwards in 2026, experts warn – here’s why

With RAM in high demand for AI data centres, prices for it are risingAs a result, smartphone...

Ayaneo’s first smartphone is a major callback to the Xperia Play

Close enough, welcome back Xperia Play. After releasing a teaser video in early November, Ayaneo fully revealed...

The iPhone Fold is tipped to be the biggest smartphone launch of 2026 – but these 3 things would be deal-breakers for me

Apple’s foldable iPhone could take a 22% share of the foldable marketIt’s expected to launch a strong...

India is reportedly considering another draconian smartphone surveillance plan

You know what they say: If at first you don't succeed at mass government surveillance, try, try...

India will no longer require smartphone makers to preinstall its state-run ‘cybersecurity’ app

India will no longer require smartphone makers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi "security" app. After blowback from...

The best camera for beginners 2025: smartphone-beating picks to start your photography journey

Are beginner cameras still relevant in 2025, considering just how powerful smartphone cameras are? I believe the...

Sony just launched the ‘world’s largest’ 200MP smartphone sensor – here’s which phones could get it

Sony has unveiled a new 200MP sensor for smartphone camerasAt 1/1.12 inches, this is reportedly the world's...

The OnePlus 15R smartphone is budget-friendly, durable and coming next month

OnePlus just revealed a trio of products, including the long-anticipated 15R smartphone. This is a redesign of...

Samsung’s 2026 smartphone lineup just leaked – here’s what to expect and when

Model numbers for six upcoming Samsung phones have leakedThese are believed to belong to Galaxy S and...

Brace yourself: Xiaomi warns of a ‘sizeable rise’ in smartphone prices next year

Xiaomi's president has warned that smartphone prices could increase a lotThis is due to the rising cost...

Google’s Private AI Compute will let users securely run even the most powerful AI models on your smartphone

Private AI Compute is built to power Gemini models for your smartphonePixel 10’s Magic Cue could be...

Forget the robots – this is the reason AI is the best thing to happen since smartphone cameras

Lately, it's been hard to escape the parade of marching, wiggling, and even sensual AI-powered robots, but...

The tale of the Fire Phone, Amazon’s very strange smartphone

When Jeff Bezos decided Amazon needed to get in the smartphone game, he went all in. And...

Should I look for Black Friday smartphone deals today or wait for what’s coming tomorrow? I’ve previewed the future, here’s what I’d wait for

We’re near the end of 2025, and the holiday shopping season is nearly upon us. If you...

Have your say: which smartphone feature do you think is most important, and why?

Following on from my poll on what iPhone 17 model you, dear readers who partake in Apple...

The best budget smartphone you can buy

You can get a great budget device these days if you know how to pick your priorities....

The Motorola Edge 70 is another ridiculously thin smartphone

Motorola just announced the Edge 70 smartphone, which is an ultra-thin handset that could rival the recently-launched...

Ayaneo’s first smartphone could have physical shoulder buttons

Ayaneo is breaking into the competitive smartphone market with its latest offering, but it's hoping to attract...

How to improve your smartphone photography

These days, thanks to smartphones, almost everyone has a camera with them and that’s mostly a good...

Honor is making a smartphone with a fold-out camera

Device maker Honor has revealed that one of its upcoming smartphones will offer an unusual design choice....