This time around, we’re comparing Samsung’s best “clamshell-like” phone with Apple’s compact “Pro” flagship phone from last year. We’re talking about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro . It’s especially interesting to compare these devices considering their extremely different form factors. Here, you’ll find what both devices offer in multiple sections. As usual, we’ll start with the raw tech specs for each device. Then, we’ll compare what each phone offers in key areas that really matter to you, such as design, display, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output....

The smartphone industry is currently locked in an aggressive arms race. As manufacturers push for higher clock speeds to outperform the competition, they are hitting a physical wall: heat. According to the latest reports, Qualcomm is looking toward a Samsung-made specialized cooling solution called Heat Pass Block (HPB) technology to handle the thermal demands of its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 . For years, smartphones have relied on vapor chambers and graphite sheets to keep internal temperatures in check....

realme has just announced its 10,001mAh Titan Battery technology . This is a “ground-breaking power solution,” according to realme’s press release, and it is a huge milestone for battery capacities. “This milestone cements realme’s position as the Battery Tech Pioneer and propels the industry into a new era of 10000mAh-class endurance, redefining expectations for all-day, everyday mobile power.” Realme says that this battery would “deliver week-long endurance while maintaining stable performance throughout its lifecycle....

Atari is back with the launch of another gaming device called the Gamestation Go (did you know Atari also made a smartwatch ?). It houses a ton of retro games that you may or may not have played growing up. Unlike the initial versions of those games, however, the Gamestation Go lets you play them in an all-new format with updated controls and extra features. In fact, there are quite a few advanced features that you probably could have only dreamt of having on an old-school Atari machine as a kid....

Samsung has officially entered the next era of immersive technology with the launch of Galaxy XR, its first AI-native extended-reality headset. Built in partnership with Google and Qualcomm, Galaxy XR marks the beginning of the Android XR ecosystem — and the first serious challenger to Apple’s Vision Pro. Here’s everything you need to know about Samsung’s big bet on the future of spatial computing, AI, and immersive entertainment. Specs Design Samsung Galaxy XR – $1,799 Android XR Platform Pricing Samsung Galaxy XR – $1,799 Unveiled on October 21, 2025, Galaxy XR is Samsung’s first device designed entirely around multimodal AI — meaning it can understand and respond to your voice, gestures, and surroundings all at once....

Budget Android phones are about to get a power injection. Qualcomm has just unveiled the new Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip. The company has released it quietly, without much fanfare. Still, the latest hardware platform includes some impressive features for affordable mobile devices, including support for 144Hz displays. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 powers 59% faster graphics in cheap phones The most important technical detail of the new platform is that it is the first in the 6s series built using a 4nm process node....

Samsung finally started rolling out the stable One UI 8 update to the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones. The update will soon reach other eligible models later this year. Ahead of a wider rollout of the One UI 8 update, Samsung Galaxy users have reported a strange “daily download limit” error while trying to update the firmware on their devices. Samsung Galaxy users are reportedly getting a strange “daily download limit” error The folks over at SammyGuru recently reported that they received a strange error message while trying to check for updates on a Galaxy Z Fold 7....

On Wednesday, Sony announced the LinkBuds Clip, their latest entry into its LinkBuds lineup . These are, as you can tell by the name, another clip-style earbud. Which is all the rage these days, with Motorola, Huawei, and many others opting for this style – it’s a style I actually prefer. The Sony LinkBuds Clip essentially clips onto your ears so that the earbud is not entirely inside your ear. This is great because it allows you to still hear what’s going on around you, and it fits better....

In addition to some ‘mobile’ devices that the company announced, which we already talked about, TCL also had something to show in the ‘home theater’ category at CES 2026 . TCL announced a new TV and soundbar . The TCL X11L is the company’s new flagship TV Let’s focus on the TV first. Its name is the TCL X11L, and it’s the company’s new flagship TV. It’s a SQD-Mini LED series TV, “engineered for ultimate performance,” says the company....

If you use the Find Hub app on your Android smartphone to track things you may have misplaced, you can now also use your smartwatch to do the same thing if it happens to be easier and/or more convenient. The Find Hub app is a crucial tool for anyone who uses Android-compatible smart tracking tags to keep an eye on their stuff. However, it’s not always convenient to pull your phone out of your pocket and launch the app to locate something that’s gone missing....

Voice-based search is a pretty sweet option. It fetches results with just your voice instead of typing things manually on a keyboard. The Google app for Android includes the voice search feature along with a Shazam-like feature that identifies songs in the background. It appears that a redesign of these pages within the Google app might be in the works. Voice search in the Google app could be getting a redesign In the current state, tapping the microphone icon in the Google app or the home screen widget reportedly brings up a new screen that says “listening,” some recent searches, and search suggestions....

Motorola’s Moto Buds Plus will have a follow-up on the way, as a leak of the Moto Buds 2 Plus has just surfaced, showing available colors of the earbuds and confirming the design as well as the design of the case. There isn’t a whole lot of detail about the Moto Buds 2 Plus yet, other than what can be taken from the leaks. However, there’s a pretty solid chance that many of the features on the Moto Buds Plus will be making the transition to the new model....

The Nintendo Switch 2 is probably not the first console you think about when you think about playing Call of Duty . That’s understandable, given that Call of Duty is a pretty competitive game that’s also very demanding. The franchise’s resource-intensive nature is a big reason why none of the Call of Duty games over the last 7 or so years made it to the Nintendo Switch. The hardware couldn’t handle it....

Audeze’s been making high-end headphones in California since 2008. Over the years, thanks to their phenomenal sound, they’ve built a following among audio engineers and serious music listeners. The LCD series has always been their flagship line, starting with the LCD-2 back in 2009. Now there’s a new pair of headphones called the Audeze LCD-5s. The naming scheme suggests that this is a variant of the original LCD-5 , and so the question is, should you upgrade?...

The Ulefone Armor 29 Pro series sale is almost over. This is your last chance to grab one of the two phones. Ulefone is currently offering up to $200 off, and the sale ends on September 21. The Ulefone Armor 29 Pro series consists of two smartphones, the Armor 29 Pro and Armor 29 Pro Thermal. The former is currently priced at $459.99 ($190 off), while the latter costs $599.99 ($200 off)....

Your cable box is officially a relic. And honestly? It’s been a long time coming. New data from Ampere Analysis confirms what most of us have suspected for years: streaming platforms have overtaken traditional broadcasters in content spending for the first time ever. That’s not a typo. The streamers — Netflix , Disney+ , Prime Video, Max, Apple TV+ — are now outspending the entire traditional TV industry. And 2026 is shaping up to be even more brutal for the old guard....

A major policy shift may be on the horizon for the tech world. US President Trump recently hinted that he will soon be setting new tariffs on foreign chips and semiconductors, and the proposed rates could reach as high as 200% or even 300%. This potential move puts the entire tech industry on edge, but some of the biggest players might have a way to avoid the hit. Trump’s potential 300% chip tariff The president has been clear about his goal....

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has changed a long-standing rule that required unlocking of mobile phones on Verizon 60 days after activation, after reports of fraud. It notes that Verizon’s unlocked handsets are often stolen and resold for premium prices on the dark web. The fraud surrounding this is apparently costing the company millions of dollars annually. FCC revises Verizon’s phone unlocking rule after reports of fraud The FCC opines that this update “ closes a loophole that sophisticated criminal networks and lawbreakers have exploited in illicit activity ....

The big three carriers have been going back and forth for network supremacy for years now, and RootMetrics just dropped its H2 2025 State of the Mobile Union report . According to the testing, it found that Verizon is the best network in the country, taking home seven national awards including the big one for overall performance. Verizon takes home best network award According to the report, Verizon dominated RootMetrics’ latest testing....

For many drivers, in-car technology doesn’t always keep up with the rapid pace of smartphone innovation. While newer vehicles often come equipped with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto by default, millions of cars on the road still lack these features. That’s where aftermarket solutions step in. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto modules are designed to bridge this gap, allowing drivers to enjoy a safer, more connected experience without having to upgrade to a brand-new vehicle....