Category: Phones
No, Apple isn’t rolling out its version of Samsung’s Privacy Display — but the fake viral videos are convincing
Viral videos of a fake iPhone privacy screen feature is circulating It appears to be a prototype made by a creator on Figma Apple doesn’t have the existing hardware to roll out a feature like this Have you been seeing viral videos of Apple’s alleged take on Samsung’s Privacy Display tool? I hate to break…
‘Raising the bar for mobile photography’ — Vivo launches the X300 Ultra and its eye-popping 400mm telephoto attachment
Vivo has officially launched the X300 Ultra phone in China The device comes with a huge 400mm telephoto lens attachment It also offers additional lens add-ons and other photo features Earlier in March at MWC in Barcelona, Vivo teased its new X300 Ultra flagship. But this wasn’t any old phone reveal, as the device appeared…
Every phone ping takes 7 seconds of your attention — here’s how to get it back
A new study has found that each notification can distract you for around seven seconds The more personally relevant the notification is, the more distracting it is Phones have tools to help address this, such as focus modes and other settings You probably don’t need a study to tell you that smartphone notifications can be…
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Samsung adds AirDrop to more Galaxy devices — but users say there’s a big catch
Samsung seems to be adding AirDrop to older Galaxy devices It follows AirDrop coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series The feature lets Android users share files to and from iOS products Apple is well-known for locking down key features of its iOS operating system and preventing them from spreading to rival devices, but recently…
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Lenovo has launched the IdeaPad Slim 5x (11), a lightweight notebook equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2P-42-100.
Igeekphone reported on March 30th that according to Lenovo’s PSREF product specification reference webpage, the company has launched the IdeaPad Slim 5x (11) slim notebook computer equipped with Qualcomm’s 6-core Snapdragon X2P-42-100 processor. There are two models available: 13. 3 inches and 15 inches…. Check out the original article: [Igeekphone] Lenovo has launched the IdeaPad…
I like some of Samsung’s innovations on the Galaxy S26 Ultra — but here’s why I’m sticking with my iPhone
When the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was launched in late February, it was the first time in years that I felt excited for a new flagship launch, thanks to rumors of innovations like the Privacy Display in the lead up to the big reveal. On seeing the new phone in person, even the Super Steady…
Apple pushes ‘critical’ software alerts to iPhones running out-of-date versions of iOS — here’s how to stay safe
Apple is pushing iOS alerts to older handsets You need to apply the latest updates to stay protected This affects iOS 13 through to iOS 17. 2. 1 Earlier this month Apple took the rare step of issuing a public security warning to users running out-of-date versions of iOS on their iPhones, and how the…
‘I can’t put it down’ — the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is everything I hoped the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge would be, but aren’t
The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is one of the most surprising phones I’ve used this year. While Samsung and Apple have reportedly abandoned their thin phone endeavors (or at least been disappointed by the sales of their respective slim devices, the Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air), Honor has gone ahead and proven that…
Ending soon: T-Mobile’s deals include up to $1,100 off the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra
Just a quick PSA, folks – several of this month’s best T-Mobile deals are set to end in just a few days as we roll over to April. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your phone, now might be a good time to act if you want to maximize value. One of the standout…
‘A game-changer for mobile creators’ — this amazing audio adapter unlocks a whole world of affordable pro microphones
My favorite vocal microphone is the Neat King Bee II. It’s a large condenser mic, sort of similar to the ubiquitous SM7B, but since the Neat brand is seemingly no longer active, it can be had for pennies. It makes voiceovers sound incredible, but the sad part is, I rarely actually use it…. Check out…
There’s another sign that the Trump phone might actually be launching — though it’s not clear when
The Trump Mobile T1 has passed through the FCC It’s a sign that we may eventually see a launch The handset was announced back in July 2025 Cast your mind back to June 2025 and you might remember the announcement of the Trump Mobile T1 Phone, apparently “made in the USA” and endorsed by the…
