Tag: smartphones

Global Smartphone Sales Experience Ninth Consecutive Week of Decline

Smartphone sales worldwide have dropped for the ninth straight week, marking a troubling trend in the first half of 2026.

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei Challenges Apple Over ‘Boring’ iPhones, Vows to Win Users

Nothing CEO Carl Pei publicly challenged Apple, aiming to attract iPhone users dissatisfied with current models.

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Apple to Unveil AirPods with Cameras, 20th Anniversary iPhone, and Second-Gen Foldable Next Year

Apple plans to introduce AirPods with cameras, a milestone 20th anniversary iPhone, and a second-generation foldable model next year.

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SMIC’s N+3 Process Rivals TSMC’s N6 in Transistor Density, Shows New Kirin 9030 Analysis

New analysis reveals SMIC’s N+3 process matches TSMC’s N6 in transistor density, highlighting advancements in Chinese chip manufacturing technology.

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Affordable Apple Devices Drive Strong Preorder Demand in Russia

Russia sees high preorder volumes for Apple’s budget-friendly MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, dominating sales among Apple products.

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Researchers Repurpose Old Smartphones to Build Affordable Data Centers

Scientists at UC San Diego demonstrate how outdated smartphones can be transformed into cost-effective and energy-efficient data center components.

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Huawei Unveils HarmonyOS 7 with Enhanced Performance and Built-In AI Agent

Huawei introduces HarmonyOS 7, a new OS update featuring improved performance and an integrated AI agent across multiple device categories.

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Nothing Founder Highlights Best Time to Buy New Smartphones Amid Memory Chip Shortage

Nothing’s founder Carl Pei discusses the impact of the global memory chip shortage on smartphones and advises on optimal purchasing timing.

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iFixit Confirms Trump Mobile T1 Phone Closely Mirrors HTC U24 Pro in Teardown

iFixit teardown reveals Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone is nearly identical to HTC’s U24 Pro, with only minor differences found inside the devices.

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OnePlus Unveils Turbo 6X and 6X Pro with Large Batteries and MediaTek 7 Series Chips

OnePlus introduces Turbo 6X and 6X Pro featuring up to 8000mAh batteries and MediaTek 7 series chips, targeting budget-conscious users.

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Russia Plans to Postpone Technology Tax on Smartphones and Laptops Until December 2026

Russia aims to delay the introduction of a technology tax on smartphones and laptops from September to December 2026 following industry requests.

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New Analysis Reveals Massive Performance Gap Between Smartphone Flagship and Budget Chips

A recent study highlights a 15-fold performance difference between the top and lowest-ranking smartphone processors, despite both running similar apps.

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