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ForbesReport: iPhone 18 Pro Models Add 5G Satellite Modem
A technology publication reported that upcoming iPhone models could include a custom modem supporting satellite-based 5G connectivity. The change would replace Qualcomm components and alter how satellite features operate on the devices.
EngadgetOppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra Compared on Telephoto Cameras
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra both include teleconverter lenses and high-resolution sensors. Engadget tested the two phones side by side to compare their camera performance.
BenzingaChina Smartphone Sales Fell 16 Percent Year Over Year During May Day Holiday
Counterpoint Research reported that smartphone sales in China dropped 16 percent year over year during the two weeks around the 2026 May Day holiday. Higher memory prices raised handset costs and reduced consumer upgrades. Manufacturers also reduced promotions to protect profit m…
forbes.comSamsung Cuts Galaxy S26 Ultra Price by $200 Across All Models
Samsung lowered the price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra by $200 for all storage variants. The discount is smaller than the one offered for the Galaxy S25 Ultra at the same point last year.
Apple iPhone Sales Rose 1.3 Percent in U.S. During First Quarter
Apple reported a 1.3 percent increase in U.S. iPhone sales volume in the first quarter of 2026 while the overall smartphone market declined 5.7 percent. Samsung delayed the launch of its Galaxy S26 series until March 11, giving Apple an earlier start to the quarter.
ForbesGoogle Limits New Gemini AI Features to 2026 Android Phones
Google's Gemini Intelligence features will only be available on Android devices released in 2026 or later that meet advanced hardware requirements. This excludes even recent models such as Samsung's Galaxy S25 series. The company stated the features emphasize user control, data p…
ForbesHonor to Release Robot Phone With Built-In Gimbal Camera by End of Q3 2026
Honor confirmed that its smartphone with a built-in robotic gimbal camera system will launch before the end of September 2026. The device was first shown at CES and MWC earlier this year.
msnbc.comTrump Mobile to Launch First Original T1 Phone This Week
Trump Mobile will launch its first original smartphone model, the T1, this week after a nine-month delay from an initial target of August 2025. The company said the first units were assembled in the United States and future models will use mainly U.S.-manufactured parts. Customer…
The VergeSony Launches Xperia 1 VIII With Larger 48MP Sensor and Square Camera Module
The Xperia 1 VIII marks the first major aesthetic change to Sony's flagship line since 2020, featuring a chunky square camera module and a significantly larger telephoto sensor. The device launches in Europe and Asia starting at £1,399 but will not be sold in North America. It in…
The VergeAmazon Executive Addresses Smartphone Development Rumors
Amazon's head of devices and services said the company is "not necessarily" planning to release a smartphone. The statement comes after reports that the company is developing an Alexa-enabled AI phone more than 10 years after discontinuing its earlier smartphone. The executive de…
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The IndependentTrump Mobile Updates T1 Smartphone Preorder Terms and Conditions
The company co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump now states that $100 deposits provide no guarantee of receiving the gold-plated T1 device, originally slated for August 2025. Updated terms outline strict conditions for any eventual sale and disclaim all prior marketing m…
androidpolice.comSamsung Releases One UI 8.5 as Galaxy A Series Leads Android Sales
Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5 after a public beta period. The company's Galaxy A series captured all five Android positions in the top ten best-selling smartphones in the first quarter of 2026. A compatibility listing appears to reference an unreleased Galaxy A27 model…
TechCrunchApple Reaches $250 Million Settlement Over Siri AI Feature Claims
The company agreed to pay between $25 and $95 per device to owners of roughly 37 million iPhones without admitting wrongdoing. The class-action suit accused Apple of falsely promoting unreleased Apple Intelligence features, particularly an enhanced Siri. The settlement, filed May…
manilatimes.netDreame Launches Modular Smartphones; Toto Enters AI Sector
Chinese manufacturer Dreame announced it is entering the smartphone market and displayed two new phone models at an event in California this week. Separately, toilet company Toto has entered the AI business, with its stock rising 25% over the past two days. The developments highl…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOppo Launches Find X9 Ultra Smartphone with Hasselblad Cameras
Oppo has introduced the Find X9 Ultra, an Android flagship phone featuring dual 200-megapixel Hasselblad cameras and a 10x optical telephoto lens. The device includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a 7,050 mAh battery. It will be available in the U.K. and Europ…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSamsung Increases Prices on Premium Galaxy Phones Several Months After Release
Samsung has raised prices for certain premium Galaxy phone models that were released months earlier. This change applies to devices in the Galaxy lineup. The adjustment occurs amid typical market patterns where smartphone prices often decrease over time.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewApple TV Integrates with Amazon Prime Video; Other Developments in Smartphone Market Reported
Apple TV has become available as an add-on subscription within Amazon Prime Video in the United States. This integration allows Prime members to access Apple's original content, live sports, and shows directly through the platform for $9.99 per month. Separately, global smartphon…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe Verge Writer Describes Experience Using iPhone Air Device
A writer for The Verge recounted an encounter with an iPhone Air, a device brought to dinner by former Verge staffer Sam Byford. The device was presented amid discussions of unusual smartphones observed at Mobile World Congress. The article details the writer's initial reaction t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewInsta360 Announces Snap Accessory for Rear-Camera Selfie Previews on Smartphones
Insta360 has introduced the Snap, a small magnetic accessory that attaches to the back of Android or iOS smartphones. The device functions as a digital mirror to preview and frame shots using the phone's rear cameras. It includes touchscreen controls for operating the camera.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSelfix Phone Case for iPhone 17 Pro Features Rear Circular Screen for Selfies
The Selfix phone case attaches to the iPhone 17 Pro and includes a circular screen on the back. This screen mirrors the center of the main phone display to assist in framing selfies with the rear camera. The case aims to leverage the higher quality of the rear camera for self-por…