The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 launch hasn’t even started yet, and we’re already hearing rumors about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Earlier, we mentioned that Qualcomm asked TSMC and Samsung for samples of their 2nm chips, likely to test them out and see if they’re a…
So, the OnePlus 12R seemed like it was gonna be the bomb mid-range phone of 2024, but it turns out there’s a bit of a hiccup: it’s not as stellar as OnePlus hyped it up to be in one department.
So, OnePlus boasted that certain versions of the OnePlus 12R would…
So, there’s this new Google phone dubbed Tokay that just popped up on the Geekbench 5 benchmark database. It managed to score 1082 points in the single-core test and 3121 points in the multi-core test. Rumor has it, this might be running on the Google Tensor G4 SoC…
Back in November, the European Parliament gave a big thumbs-up to beefing up right-to-repair laws. Now, the European Council and Parliament have hashed out a preliminary agreement on the details of this specific legislation.
One of the standout rules laid out by the European…
Forget about “text neck” – now we’ve got “phone knee” to worry about! Using your smartphone too much has already been linked to all sorts of health issues, but a fresh study is adding some surprising new complaints to the list of problems…
Rumor has it that Qualcomm might be cooking up a fresh processor for their Snapdragon 8 Gen series. But hold your horses, it’s not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 that’s been buzzing around lately. Nope, the word on the street is that it might actually be a toned-down…
People have been talking a lot lately about how AI and fancy algorithms are changing the game when it comes to taking pics with our smartphones. It’s not exactly breaking news though – remember those debates over the moon pics taken with Huawei’s and…
Android 15 could force apps to occupy 100% of the screen
February 5, 2024
Smartphones have come a long way in size over the past few years, getting much larger an smarter. With increased screen space, you can now cram in more content than before. However, in recent years, smartphone sizes and bezels have pretty much stayed the same. This means app…
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 3nm SoC specs hint at huge AI gains
February 2, 2024
MediaTek is gearing up to drop its fresh Dimensity 9400 chipset in the last quarter of this year, as per info from Chinese media. Come January 30th, MediaTek had a little celebration for the Zhubei office building, giving it the title of Taiwan’s new tech landmark. The…
In October, the Google Pixel 8 series introduced Ultra HDR picture format support, providing brighter and more vibrant images on HDR screens. Samsung upped the game with the Galaxy S24 series, announcing that Snapchat and Instagram will also be on board, supporting Ultra HDR…
Apple is getting the A18 ready for the next iPhone 16 lineup, but there’s a buzz going around about an A18 Pro. This suggests that Apple could be working on a slightly beefed-up version specifically for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Looks like the fresh…
Samsung planning to bring cheaper foldable smartphones
January 30, 2024
While Samsung might not be in a hurry to release mid-range foldable phones, a price reduction for its current models, especially the Galaxy Z Fold series starting at $1,799, could be advantageous for the company.
According to a recent report, Samsung is altering the…
Android users can now transfer eSIMs to any Android smartphone
January 30, 2024
eSIMs are gradually taking over from physical SIM cards. Even though eSIM transfers are currently a bit pricey, and people are eagerly anticipating the day when it becomes a global standard, adopted by regions worldwide. Following this trend, Google has decided to shift its…
Apple confirms 5 major changes coming to iPhones in Europe
January 29, 2024
Apple just dropped the news about tweaking iOS, Safari, and the App Store for iPhones. The move is all about making sure they’re in line with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a fresh law hitting the European Union (EU) come March.
The European Commission slapped the…
Dimensity 9400 SoC to be mass produced using TSMC’s 3nm process
January 27, 2024
The Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 have often been rumored to be the initial 3nm chipsets for high-end Android phones. Now, a tipster has spilled the beans that MediaTek plans to use TSMC’s second-gen node for mass production of the upcoming SoC. While there’s…