Category: Phones
I just had an exclusive look at Fairphone’s report on the environmental impact of phones — it’s left me shocked
Despite smartphones from the likes of Apple and Samsung being made with significant amounts of recycled materials, the manufacturing of phones still has a dramatic impact on the environment. Eco-friendly smartphone brand Fairphone shared its first “Nature Report” with TechRadar in an exclusive first-look, and it explores the impact of consumer electronics on nature and…
5 of the best productivity apps on Android for getting organized and getting stuff done
There’s a wealth of productivity apps available on Android, with almost all the big names you can probably think of accounted for, along with loads of lower profile options. But if you want to be productive then you definitely don’t want to be stressing over clunky, glitchy, or feature-light software that doesn’t suit your needs….
Xiaomi 17 Review
Verdict While it may not be a game-changing update, the Xiaomi 17 does just enough to stay competitive and cement itself as one of the top compact flagships on the market. If you’re looking for a smaller flagship without the compromises, look no further. Pros Compact size Super powerful Solid cameras Great battery life Cons…
I’ve found 9 stylish and sturdy cases that will protect your shiny new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Just preordered yourself a shiny new Galaxy S26 Ultra? It would be a shame to pair it up with a cheap case that doesn’t quite do this stunning flagship justice. Luckily, all the best brands are offering some great choices this week – choices for all tastes, in fact. I’ve already rounded up all the…
AT&T vs Verizon vs T-Mobile — which carrier has the strongest Galaxy S26 deal right now?
Thinking about picking up a new Samsung Galaxy S26 series device, but don’t know which major carrier to go for? It’s a tough choice for sure, as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all have very strong preorder deals right now. As someone who advises our readers year-round on the best cell phone deals, I’ve been scanning…
Leica’s Leitzphone looks like the dream phone for photographers — and I’m particularly excited about this one feature
Leica unveils the Leitzphone, its first globally available phone The US is set to miss out, though The camera hardware is similar to Xiaomi’s latest flagship Leica makes phones, but you probably wouldn’t know it because so far they have been exclusive to Japan. That situation just changed, however, with the new, globally available Leitzphone….
Why Did Samsung Remove Bluetooth From The S Pen?
Samsung’s history in the smartphone arena is one of constant innovation. Not all of the Korean tech giant’s ideas are good (looking at you, Bixby), but it has consistently been willing to throw concepts at the wall to see what sticks. In the 2020s, that experimentation led to a whole new category of folding smartphones,…
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11 things to expect at MWC 2026 — from the Nothing Phone 4a to Honor’s humanoid robot
MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2026 officially runs from March 2 to March 5, but announcements from this major mobile trade show will start even earlier than that. You can expect to see numerous new phones in attendance, including handsets from Xiaomi, Honor, and more. But phones aren’t all we’ll see, as MWC is usually home…
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You might want to think twice about buying a third-party magnetic case for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Some third-party magnetic cases seem to interfere with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen stylus This reportedly isn’t an issue with official cases Samsung plans to develop a more advanced S Pen in future, and perhaps it won’t have this issue The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has only just launched and already potential issues…
‘The tariffs and pandemic crisis seem a joke compared to this’: Cheap phones could be gone forever thanks to the RAM crisis, a new report claims
The RAM crisis will bring “seismic” changes to phones, a new report says That means rising prices and changing specifications The changes could be long-lasting and potentially permanent If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your computer, it’s been hard to avoid news of rapidly rising component prices caused by the ongoing RAM shortage. The impact…
Removable Batteries In Mobile Phones May Be Making A Comeback
Many of today’s mobile phones, like the slim iPhone Air, are lightweight and sleek, with an advanced design and the latest in modern technology. It’s a far cry from previous models, which were bulkier, had buttons, and bulged in your pocket. But while mobile phones have evolved over the years, the current fixed-battery design is…
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‘This is a gimbal inside a smartphone’ — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Super Steady Horizontal Lock really can handle a 360-degree turn
While everyone is buzzing about Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s impressive Privacy Display, I’m currently losing my mind over the upgraded Super Steady with Horizontal Lock video mode. It’s essentially a digital gimbal inside your smartphone. As advertised by Samsung and announced during Galaxy Unpacked in February 2026, this new mode, an upgrade from the previous…
Wish GTA 6 was free, anime, and actually coming out soon? PS5 exclusive Neverness to Everness could be your next open-world obsession
Neverness to Everness finally has a release date The PS5 console exclusive game will come out on April 29, 2026 It’s an anime RPG with a huge open-world city and plenty of minigames Developer Hotta Studio has finally announced a release date for the highly-anticipated free-to-play open-world anime role-playing game (RPG) Neverness to Everness. Revealed…
You can score up to $900 off the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with this mega trade-in deal
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series of phones has just landed, and we’re already being treated to a huge deal on the top-performing Galaxy S26 Ultra. It’s a sweet trade-in offer that gives you up to $900 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. This is one of those deals that is tailored towards the person who…
