The mobile industry is bracing for a turbulent year. According to a recent forecast by Counterpoint Research , the smartphone chipset market could shrink by roughly 7% in 2026. While rising costs for components like memory are putting pressure on many manufacturers—especially those competing in the budget segment— Google appears to be finding its footing through a long-term investment: the Tensor chip for Pixel devices. Google Pixel’s Tensor strategy: A financial shield against 2026 shaking phone market Developing a custom processor is no small feat....

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 is one of the best Android phones of 2025, and that’s what makes this Cyber Week deal too good to pass up. Normally, the 256GB model of the Galaxy S25 would cost you a grand total of $859.99 if it were selling for full retail. However, Cyber Week has brought the price near its all-time low that was available on Monday. Right now, you can snag the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S25 for only $734....

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra– $899 Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is at its lowest price of the year ahead of Black Friday – just $899. The Galaxy S25 Ultra isn’t a huge upgrade over the previous year’s phone, which is not a huge surprise. Smartphones are pretty mature now, and companies like Samsung know that you aren’t upgrading every year. So each year, we’re looking at minimal updates, so when you update after 3-4 years, it’s actually a pretty big upgrade....

Apple is gearing up to unveil the iPhone 17 series in early September. There will be four models in the lineup, like the past few years,. However, this time, we will get a new ultra-slim variant instead of the “Plus” one: the iPhone 17 Air . A latest report now says that Apple has commenced mass production of all four iPhone 17 models as it gears up for the announcement. Apple’s main manufacturer, Foxconn, will handle the assembly orders....

While we are still quite a long time ahead of Apple’s next flagship release, leaks and rumors have already started surfacing online. A new report suggests that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro may not feature significant design changes. The Pro models may look very similar to the current device. Moreover, the company is also preparing to move the device into early production testing. Apple to soon begin testing its upcoming iPhone 18 lineup Popular tipster Fixed Focus Digital has claimed that Apple is all set to begin the testing of its upcoming iPhone 18 series devices....

Sony WF-C710N Earbuds– $78 The Sony WF-C710N earbuds deliver impressive noise cancellation and up to 30 hours of total battery life at a budget-friendly price point. They feature Sony’s DSEE audio processing, multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, and IPX4 water resistance for everyday durability. The WF-C710N are Sony’s latest mid-range wireless earbuds, and they pack a surprising amount of features for the price. These earbuds feature dual microphones that work together to deliver effective active noise cancellation, helping to block out distractions whether you’re commuting, working, or just trying to focus....

What is 6G ? If your answer is that it’s the successor to 5G, you’d be correct to a certain degree. But what 6G is definitely not is a camera that lets you see into someone’s skin, because that’s what US President Donald Trump thinks it is . Trump thinks 6G has to do with cameras Speaking on live TV, Trump was quoted as saying, “So we’re into 6G now, yeesh....

2026 is going to be an interesting year for smartphones. Normally we don’t get too excited when it comes to the phone’s chipsets . Obviously, it’s a key component, but most of the time we can expect the usual performance and efficiency upgrades. However, 2026 will usher in a new era of chips, most of which will be built on the 2nm process. It is also when TSMC is expected to make bank, because the rumors claim its 2nm chips will see a 50% increase in price ....

Next year, we expect to see 2nm chipsets flood the market. Companies like Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Samsung are expected to release devices powered by these 2nm chipsets . Now, there have been some concerns that the upgrade to 2nm could result in costlier phones, but maybe those concerns have been blown out of proportion. According to a recent report, the 2nm process used by TSMC is expected to only see limited gains in terms of power and performance....

Following the Ulefone RugKing 3 Pro unboxing that we talked about recently, Ulefone has just published the unboxing for the RugKing 4 Pro as well. This device is one of three new RugKing series phones that the company recently announced. The Ulefone RugKing 4 Pro gets unboxed in an official video If you look at the video below, you’ll see the phone’s unboxing. It has a duration of around half a minute, but it does show a lot in that time frame....

The Steam Machine is one of three new hardware products coming from Valve that were initially planned for a release in the first quarter of the year, but Valve has now confirmed that the Steam Machine has been delayed. With a Q1 2026 launch, that meant the Steam Machine would have begun shipping before the end of March. Now, it’ll be sometime before the end of the second quarter, which tacks on a few more months....

Verizon stirred up a controversy by discontinuing loyalty discounts . This, combined with an increase in prices of its plans, resulted in a widespread backlash. This disappointed a large portion of the carrier’s hardcore fans. Verizon brings back loyalty discounts as damage control Users on Reddit are reporting that they have received loyalty discounts on their accounts. A Reddit user ‘Inner_Difficulty_381’ initiated the process of porting out of Verizon, to which the carrier offered a $10 per month per line discount....

The Verizon network experienced a rare network outage for nearly 10 hours on January 14th. While network outages are not very uncommon, a widespread cut-off like this is very rare. While the services are now back and working completely fine, the carrier hasn’t given out a reason. However, Verizon is making up for it by giving out account credits to those affected by the outage. Verizon offers customers $20 account credits after a 10-hour outage Verizon customers on January 14th started reporting connectivity issues on mobile data, phone calls, and SMS....

The 2025 flagship Android phones have made one thing clear: mobile gaming is no longer an afterthought. From 165Hz displays to dedicated vapor chamber cooling systems, these phones are designed with high-performance gaming in mind. Real-time multiplayer apps, which demand stable connections, sharp graphics, and sustained processing power, now have the hardware to match their ambitions. Gaming no longer means compromising battery life or enduring frame drops during peak performance. The latest chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek bring performance gains specifically aimed at reducing latency and boosting frame consistency....

Xiaomi launched the 17 series of flagship smartphones, including the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max , several weeks ago. The firm is now planning to introduce the highly anticipated “Ultra” variant in the series soon. A tipster recently revealed major details regarding the phone’s camera specs. Now, the same source suggests that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature the largest camera sensor ever found on a phone....

Update : Tech tipster @MysteryLupin has shared a new set of pictures of the upcoming charger. The original article follows below. 2026 will be the year Samsung users stop simply watching from the sidelines as other manufacturers offer ecosystems of magnetic accessories. Everything points to the S26 series having native Qi2 support as one of its main selling points. Furthermore, the latest report practically confirms support for a more powerful wireless charging technology....

More OnePlus phones are now getting the Android 16-based OxygenOS update . The devices in question are the OnePlus Nord 4, Nord 5, and Nord CE 5 this time around. The global update rollout has kicked off. More OnePlus phones are now getting the Android 16 update, Nord phone users As a reminder, the OnePlus 13 , OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 12, OnePlus Pad 3, and OnePlus Pad 2 have started receiving the update earlier this month....

A couple of days ago, Apple took the wraps off its most ambitious iPhone to date: the iPhone Air . We call it an ambitious project because at 5.6mm thick, it is Apple’s thinnest iPhone to date. It is also currently the thinnest smartphone in 2025. But what was the thought process behind it? During a series of interviews with the Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook and various team members shared their thoughts on the iPhone Air ....

Apple has faced many antitrust complaints in the past. This is because Apple’s iOS platform is one of a handful of mobile operating systems used by millions of users around the world. This means that Apple has a near-monopoly on the apps distributed by its App Store. Now, it looks like Apple is facing more antitrust complaints about its App Store, this time in China. Apple App Store faces antitrust complaints in China According to a report from Reuters , a law firm in China has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple and its App Store....

Apart from Apple Intelligence and an impending Siri revamp, Apple has other plans for AI as well. However, this won’t be a completely brand new idea. According to a report from The Information , Apple is reportedly working on an AI pin-like device. Apple’s AI pin sounds familiar If you’re wondering why this sounds familiar, it’s because Apple wouldn’t be the first to launch an AI pin wearable. Back in 2023, Humane officially launched its AI Pin ....