Mobile UX

Mobile UX

Mobile apps are becoming a critical tool for business growth, changing consumer behavior and expectations. [ more ]

The Indian iQOO Z9x launching in May will mirror the Chinese model, offering a 120Hz display, 6,000 mAh battery, 44W charging, 50MP camera, and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. [ more ]

Consumers in India favor premium smartphones for gaming, AI, and camera capabilities, with 5G adoption driving growth in this segment. [ more ]

Samsung dominates the OLED monitor market globally and maintains a leading position in the gaming monitor market. [ more ]

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max leads the Q1 2024 sales, showcasing the dominance of Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market. [ more ]

The Nokia 3210 (2024) is a modernized version inspired by the classic Nokia 3210 from 1999, featuring nostalgic elements and updated specs. [ more ]

The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers premium features like titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor, stylus support, longer battery life, and advanced camera setup. [ more ]

The Pixel 7 256GB offers a compelling option compared to the newer Pixel 8a at a lower price point. [ more ]

Improved stylus design and software enhancements in the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) make it easier and faster to use. [ more ]

Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 battery performance competes well with rivals. [ more ]

Buy one, get one free deal on Samsung Galaxy Watch6 in the US, limited time offer. [ more ]

vivo is launching a new Y28 smartphone with a 6,000 mAh battery and 44W charger, running Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14. [ more ]

The EU forcing Apple to open up its iOS platform led to the emergence of AltStore PAL as an alternative to the default App Store. [ more ]

Google's Reading mode app now works in Gmail, Threads, and other social media and email apps.

Reading mode turns every page into plain text for easier reading and can read out loud if needed. [ more ]

Oppo, Realme, and OnePlus have similar Android skins that offer a consistent user experience.

The new Android 14-based versions of ColorOS, OxygenOS, and Realme UI offer few changes compared to their previous versions. [ more ]

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has announced the nominations for the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) in three categories - Best Smartphone, Breakthrough Device Innovation, and Best Connected Consumer Device.

The Best Smartphone category includes folding and non-folding devices from Apple, Google, OnePlus, Oppo, and Samsung. [ more ]

In-app spending is projected to rise by 11% in 2023, driven by demand for video platforms and user-generated content apps.

TikTok became the first app to surpass $10 billion in in-app spending, thanks to a tipping system and live streaming features. [ more ]

Honor announced MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14, with features like MagicLM and Intent-Based User Interface (IUI).

Magic Portal is a new feature that offers context-based app and service shortcut recommendations via a side swipe. [ more ]

The Google Pixel 8 received a reparability score of 7 out of 10.

The Pixel 8 has a 6.2-inch 120Hz OLED screen and a 50MP main rear camera with OIS. [ more ]

The upcoming vivo X100 Pro smartphone may feature satellite messaging.

The X100 Pro will be able to transmit and receive texts, pictures, voice recordings, and videos in areas without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity.

The X100 Pro will be equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 chipset and a separate Unisoc V8821 chip for satellite connectivity. [ more ]

Google has released the Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2.

Best Buy is offering bundles of the Pixel 8 Pro with the Pixel Watch 2 and the Pixel 8 with the Pixel Buds Pro. [ more ]

Google releases the new Pixel Watch 2 with major visual upgrades.

The new watch features the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip for improved efficiency and battery life. [ more ]

Samsung launched new FE series with Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE.

Galaxy S23 FE has larger display and battery than S23 and costs less than S23+. [ more ]

Samsung is offering a special bundle of Swarovski crystal-adorned accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Watch6, and Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

The accessories were built in collaboration with fashion brand Highsnobiety and are currently only available on the Samsung Germany website. [ more ]

Google is launching the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Watch 2, and Android 14 at their Made by Google keynote.

The Pixel 8 is expected to have a 6.17-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz screen.

The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to have a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED screen with QHD+ resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. [ more ]

The vivo V29 Pro has a few nice upgrades compared to the V29.

The Pro adds a 2x 50mm zoom camera for portraiture and features the Dimensity 8200 chip for superior graphics power. [ more ]

The Samsung Portable SSD T9 is the company's first with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface.

The drive is quick, allowing for a 4GB file to be transferred in just two seconds.

The drive is equipped with AES 256-bit hardware encryption and comes with the Samsung Magician 8.0 app. [ more ]

Samsung announced new Galaxy FE devices including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Tab S9 FE+.

Key features include long-lasting battery life, epic performance, active noise cancelation, wing tip design, large displays, IP68 rating, and bundled S Pen stylus. [ more ]

The vivo V29 Pro has a 12MP portrait camera with a 2x zoom lens.

The V29 Pro has a faster chipset and improved charging compared to its predecessors. [ more ]

The iPhone 15 Pro has a slightly shorter telephoto camera compared to the Pro Max.

The iPhone 15 Pro is lighter than last year's model, making it a more pocketable option. [ more ]

Oppo is set to release its Find N3 Flip globally, with its launch in India confirmed.

The Find N3 Flip features a unique three-camera system and a versatile outside screen.

The international launch could potentially happen around October 24. [ more ]

The Oppo Find N3 is rumored to be the China-bound version of the upcoming OnePlus Open.

The Oppo Find N3 will feature a 7.82-inch inner screen and a 6.31-inch cover screen, both with 120Hz OLED displays.

The phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. [ more ]

The new Sharp Sense8 smartphone in Japan is competing with Google Pixels in terms of popularity.

The phone features a good camera, long battery life, compact design, and upgraded display and chipset compared to its predecessor. [ more ]

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are experiencing overheating issues caused by a bug in iOS 17.

Wireless charging in BMWs may be damaging the NFC module of these iPhones. [ more ]

HMD Global is now manufacturing 5G smartphones in Hungary, starting with the Limited Edition Nokia XR21.

The Nokia XR21 features a rugged design, 6.49-inch IPS LCD screen, Snapdragon 695 chipset, and 64MP main camera.

The Limited Edition Nokia XR21 is priced at €699/£599 in select European countries. [ more ]

The Pixel 8 Pro will feature the Tensor G3 chip with a 9-core CPU and Mali-G715 GPU.

The phone will come with a Goodix optical fingerprint scanner integrated into the display panel.

The Pixel 8 Pro will have a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED screen and a 50MP main camera. [ more ]

Android 14, also known as Android Upside Down Cake, was rumored to be released on October 4.

Telus, a Canadian carrier, listed October 4 as the rollout date for Android U for Pixel devices. [ more ]

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models have meaningful updates, with the major differentiators being screen size, battery size, and price.

The success of the iPhone 15 Plus will determine the future of the entire Plus series.

The shift to a USB-C port for the iPhone is a significant change that brings convenience and compatibility with other devices. [ more ]

Both the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max suffered damage in a drop test.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max had a faster rate of damage accumulation compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra. [ more ]

Apple acknowledges and is working on a fix for overheating issues with the iPhone 15 Pro series

The overheating may be caused by increased background activity, a bug in iOS 17, and third-party app overloads [ more ]

Apple is looking to become the exclusive rights holder for Formula 1 races.

The deal is expected to cost Apple around $2 billion a year. [ more ]

Samsung Device Solutions (DS) posted its first loss since 2009 in Q1.

The division is slashing production targets due to low chip demand. [ more ]

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max extended its reign as the top trending phone.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ followed closely behind in the trending chart. [ more ]

The new iPhones have a powerful camera but struggle to cool down the A17 Pro chipset.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro prices have been revealed as £699/$699 and £999/$899 respectively.

Xiaomi unleashed the 13T series with triple cameras, 144Hz display, and 5,000mAh batteries. [ more ]

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 have seen price drops in the US.

The Motorola Razr+ and Moto Edge+ offer competitive features compared to Samsung's offerings. [ more ]

Apple will no longer offer leather as a material for its products and accessories.

Apple has introduced a new range of FineWoven cases made from micro-twill as a replacement for leather.

The FineWoven material has a suede-like texture and offers some grip with rubberized sides. [ more ]

The Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro are more affordable options compared to the original 13 series.

Both phones have high-quality displays, IP68 rating, and similar camera setups.

The Pro model has faster charging capabilities compared to the standard 13T. [ more ]

Xiaomi's Watch 2 Pro is a solid competitor to Samsung's Galaxy Watch6 Classic

The Watch 2 Pro is more affordable than Samsung's watch [ more ]

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will launch in India on October 4th.

The Galaxy S23 FE will likely come with a 6.4" 120Hz FullHD+ display and a triple camera setup. [ more ]

Oppo may soon launch a new tablet called Oppo Pad Neo.

Oppo Pad Neo will be the first Oppo tablet to have cellular support. [ more ]

Leaked CAD renders of the Samsung Galaxy S24+ have been released, showing its design similar to the vanilla S24 model.

The S24+ is rumored to have a flat screen, centrally-aligned hole punch, and three rear modules.

The Galaxy S24 series is expected to be announced on January 18 and available by the end of January. [ more ]

The iPhone 15 Plus has a washed-out blue color option and a visible blue tint on the camera island.

The back of the phone features frosted glass and a new 48MP main sensor.

The 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen, brighter than previous models. [ more ]

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's design is similar to the current Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The phone will have symmetrical narrow bezels and a flatter screen edge.

Samsung will add a titanium alloy to make the phone lighter and include an Ultra-wideband antenna. [ more ]

The French regulator has approved Apple's iPhone 12 software update that lowers electromagnetic wave emissions.

The iPhone 12 was found to have a SAR of 5.74 W/kg, above the EU standard of 4.0 W/kg before the update. [ more ]

Rumored details about the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup include larger screens, slimmer bezels, and increased resolution.

The dimensions of the S24 suggest it may be slightly longer than the S23 model.

The S24 and S24+ will have narrower bezels compared to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. [ more ]

Qualcomm announced Snapdragon XR Gen 2 and AR1 Gen 1 platforms for AR/VR devices.

Snapdragon XR Gen 2 offers better GPU and AI performance, supports up to 10 cameras and sensors.

Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 is aimed at lightweight smart glasses with MR capabilities. [ more ]

Google Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2 are coming on October 4

Pixel 8 will have an ultrawide shooter with autofocusing [ more ]

Fitbit Charge 6 offers improved health tracking and deeper integration with Google apps.

The tracker features an AMOLED display, upgraded heart rate tracking, and support for exercise modes and Google features. [ more ]

The Samsung Galaxy S24 will feature a flat design, similar to the Galaxy S23.

The placement of the LED flash and button placement has changed compared to the previous model. [ more ]

OnePlus Buds 3 will launch alongside the OnePlus 12.

The buds will have dual drivers, active noise cancellation, and a long battery life. [ more ]

Google's latest video ad promotes the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro as innovative and AI-filled.

The ad implies that the iPhone is nervous about the Pixel 8 devices receiving more attention and hype.

The ad is seen as a misfire by many, as the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max were highly anticipated and successful. [ more ]

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is considered the best iPhone ever made.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max features a titanium chassis, Apple A17 Pro chip, and improved cameras. [ more ]

The iPhone 15 comes with a universal USB-C port, opening up the device to a wider range of accessories.

The Dynamic Island design of the iPhone 15 gives it a fresh and modern look.

The iPhone 15 features a 48MP main camera with a 2x digital zoom option. [ more ]