Mobile UX

Mobile UX

A while back, Meta introduced unskippable ads on Instagram: ads with a countdown timer that block the feed entirely, preventing users from scrolling until the timer reaches zero. If you've encountered them, you may have noticed how although five seconds isn't long, in that moment it can feel irrationally so, as it creates a strange tension when the thumb expects the interface the interface to keep moving, and it suddenly doesn't.

The Commission is of the considered view that repeated extensions, despite unambiguous directions, undermine procedural discipline and impede the timely conclusion of proceedings,

On those rare occasions when I use AI, I always opt for a local version. Most often, that comes in the form of Ollama installed on a desktop or laptop. I've been leery of using cloud-based AI for some time now for several reasons: It consumes vast amounts of energy. There's no way to be certain it honors privacy claims. I don't want any of my queries or data to be used for training LLMs.

"Despite generational differences in the types of problems experienced, one thing is clear: wireless network quality is strong," Carl Lepper, J.D. Power senior director of technology, media and telecom, said in a prepared statement about the mobile study.

Mijia Smart Audio Glasses look like regular glasses but incorporate dual speakers and quad microphones. This means they can be used like a pair of wireless earbuds with some additional smart features. They feature touch-sensitive areas on the temples, which allow you to adjust playback, volume, access your device's voice assistant or manage calls. Xiaomi also added real-time recording for calls and meetings, which is accessible via a press-and-hold gesture on the temple.

Global smartphone shipments recorded 4% growth in Q4, 2025, as the market was able to absorb rising component costs. According to preliminary data shared by Omdia, Apple was the runaway leader in terms of shipments and reached a record 25% market share. That means 1 in every 4 phones shipped in the last three months of 2025 was an iPhone.

Opensignal's research found that T-Mobile led all carriers for reliability, experience, consistent quality, and access to 5G. Consistent quality is defined as how well a network supports the requirements for common applications that users consider acceptable to complete various "demanding" tasks, though Opensignal doesn't define what "demanding" is in this context. Reliability, on the other hand, refers to the ability of users to connect to and complete everyday tasks.

Lately, I've tried more overhyped, overly ambitious apps than I can even remember - all of 'em with lofty promises of completely changing my life and/or the way I get stuff done. Spoiler alert: None of those has lived up to that promise or really even stuck as something I'm still actively using in any significant way, as of this current moment.

Verizon is offering customers a $20 account credit following a massive outage that brought down service across the US on Wednesday. In an update on X, Verizon says you'll receive a text message when the credit is available, which you can redeem by logging into the myVerizon app and accepting it. "Yesterday, we did not meet the standard of excellence you expect and that we expect of ourselves," Verizon writes.

Xiaomi's flagship 17 series is due to get a new member soon, according to a new leak from China. This will be the Xiaomi 17 Max, which will feature the biggest battery of any Xiaomi 17 device at 8,000 mAh. The battery will support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The Xiaomi 17 Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, and has a screen with extremely narrow symmetrical bezels.

The Huawei Pura 90 Ultra is expected to launch in the coming months as the successor to the Pura 80 Ultra. Although Huawei hasn't confirmed details about the Pura 90 lineup, a new leak reveals the Ultra variant's camera specifications and rear design. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Pura 90 Ultra may feature a redesigned rear camera module.

Also in version 1.10.0, Compose Multiplatform now uses the Web Cache API to cache successful responses for static assets and string resources. This avoids the delays associated with the browser's default cache, which validates stored content through repeated HTTP requests and can be slow on low-bandwidth connections. The cache is cleared on every app launch or page refresh to ensure resources remain consistent with the application's current state. This capability is an experimental feature.

The iQOO Z11 Turbo is just days away from its launch in China, and the company has been steadily teasing its key specifications. The latest teaser reveals new camera details. According to an official teaser on Weibo, the iQOO Z11 Turbo will feature a 32MP front camera with 0.8x wide-angle support. The company also confirmed that the 200MP main rear sensor will offer up to 4x lossless zoom.

Microsoft is removing its Lens scanner app from iOS and Android in the coming months. Microsoft Lens, or Office Lens as it's known to most, will no longer be supported on February 9th and the app won't be functional after March 9th. The portable scanner features of Lens are available in OneDrive instead, making a dedicated app redundant for Microsoft.

Thousands of Monzo customers have reported having difficulties accessing the bank's mobile app. Platform outage monitor Downdetector saw more than 4,000 reports from users complaining of problems on Thursday afternoon. The company has acknowledged "experiencing an issue" with its app - a web page displaying the status of Monzo services says the firm is "continuing to investigate this issue".

We have to say, the Reno15 Pro is a delight in the hands. Compact flagship-style phones don't do too well on the market, but we still love them. Ours is the Dusk Brown model, and it looks classy. There's something Audi A6 Allroad about it, minus the grey plastic mudguards. Nearly the entire phone is matte, save for the camera island, which is part of the rear glass panel, but has a clear finish.

Built-in active cooling fans are all the rage in China currently, with a lot of manufacturers coming out with devices featuring one.

Oppo is expected to unveil the Find N6 in February, but according to a new rumor from "a trusted industry insider" this won't be its only foldable device launching this year. Instead, it will be joined in September by the Find N7, which will also be a book-style foldable, but with a twist. This one will be wider, just like the iPhone Fold, which is most likely being announced in September as well.

We have the Green colored variant with us, which features a matte dual-tone approach to its back and a nice textured finish on the sides. The M8 features IP65 and IP66 dust and water protection, and some forgotten features like an IR blaster on the top side and a dual SIM slot, which can also accommodate a microSD card for storage.

Multispectral imaging works by capturing light in several distinct wavelength bands, including those not visible to the human eye. This enables more detailed information capture when compared to traditional RGB sensors, which only detect red, green, and blue wavelengths. Using multispectral sensors could help future iPhones achieve better material separation and improved depth perception, with the latter resulting in more accurate portrait photos.

There's no getting around that - having two folding sides and one middle one means the Galaxy Z TriFold will be a fat gadget when fully closed. However, it's not unmanageably thick, and people who'll buy the TriFold will likely accept the girth for the benefits they'll get when they unfold the device. After all the Galaxy Z TriFold is thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold5 and that was perfectly acceptable two years ago.

The Redmi Turbo 5 series contains the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the brand has officially announced earlier this month. The Max suffix is new to this line, which previously only had vanilla and Pro models. Now the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has allegedly been pictured in the renders you can see below, which you should take with a hefty dose of salt since they look like they're AI-generated and we can't vouch for the source.

Back in 2023, Infinix unveiled the Explorer Satellite Communication Technology with support for two-way text messaging in remote areas. Now the company introduces the more advanced Infinix Satellite Communication system. In addition to two-way texts, the new system also supports high-definition voice calls. For added convenience, the system offers Speaker Mode and Bluetooth headset calling. Additionally, there's wind suppression that helps pick up your voice clearly even in windy environments.

Co-CEO of Samsung's mobile division, TM Roh, spoke to the media at the CES 2026 trade show, saying "We're facing one of the harshest pricing situations in memory" and warning that "smartphone price adjustments may be necessary". Samsung is working with other companies in its supply chain to try and deal with the situation in the long term as all kinds of electronics are affected by this - notably smartphones, but also TVs and other smart devices.