Half of Apple's India smartphone shipments are now iPhone 15 | TechCrunch
The iPhone 15 accounted for more than half of Apple's Q4 smartphone shipments in India.
Apple's success in India during the festive season was attributed to Diwali sales and discounts, as well as design changes and improved consumer environment. [ more ]
Flip phone concept aims to inspire creativity with Nokia, Nothing aesthetics - Yanko Design
Nokia's eccentric designs, criticized for flooding the market, sometimes showcased unique, ahead-of-time features that may find relevance in the current smartphone era. [ more ]
Early Pixel 9 Pro Leaks Stir Excitement: Could Google's Latest Flagship Sport Bard AI and Shake Up Pricing Trends? - Yanko Design
The design of the Google Pixel 9 Pro bears a resemblance to the iPhone 15 Pro Max but also has distinct differences.
The move towards flat-edge designs in smartphones and tablets is not just a trend, but also has ergonomic advantages and allows for slimmer devices. [ more ]
Honor Magic6 and 6 Pro Porsche Desing renders surface online.
Honor and Porsche Design are collaborating on high-end smartphones set to launch in January 2024.
The leaked images show the Magic6 Porsche Design with a horizontal design and leather finish, and the Magic6 Pro with a circular camera cluster. [ more ]
Evidence grows that screens are poisoning kids' minds
The teen mental health crisis predates the pandemic, with smartphones and social media contributing significantly.
Rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among adolescents have sharply increased since the mid-2010s, corresponding with the rise in smartphone and social media usage. [ more ]
Time-Saving Tips for Using Your Phone as a Telephone
Smartphones can simplify making calls by searching for businesses online and enabling features like Silence Unknown Callers.
Live Voicemail feature in iOS 17 offers real-time transcriptions of messages and the option to connect with callers while they leave a message. [ more ]
Which Samsung Phones Will Get Galaxy AI? The S22 Series Isn't...
Not all Samsung phones will be getting Galaxy AI as part of One UI.
Only select models, including the Galaxy S24 series, will have built-in Galaxy AI or receive it via a software update in the first half of 2024. [ more ]
Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 launching on March 11 in India
Samsung India to launch Galaxy A55 and A35 on March 11 at 2:30 PM local time.
Galaxy A55 expected to have Exynos 1480 chipset, 6.5-inch OLED screen, 50MP main camera, while A35 rumored to come with Exynos 1380 chipset, 6.6-inch display. [ more ]
Google launches new Mint color for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Google has released a new colorway called Mint for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones.
The Mint color is described as a breath of fresh air and a cool spring breeze, and it's exclusively available from the Google online store and Google Fi in the US. [ more ]
At CNN, it's all news, no schmooze with your morning coffee - Poynter
CNN is canceling its morning chat show, 'CNN This Morning,' and focusing on offering more straight news coverage.
Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson wants to capitalize on the trend of people using smartphones for news consumption and believes that CNN's current programming has an 'old-fashioned and unadventurous feel.' [ more ]
Google's Pixel 8 Now Has the Galaxy S24's Best AI Feature
Google is rolling out its Circle to Search function to its latest smartphones, including the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro.
Circle to Search allows users to directly identify and search for items on their smartphone screen by highlighting, circling, or scribbling on them. [ more ]
Fabuwood, a kitchen cabinet manufacturer, implemented a policy of no phones during meetings and provided flip phones to employees who participated, resulting in increased engagement and productivity in meetings.
Fabuwood's CEO, Joel Epstein, believes that smartphones are detrimental to personal and professional lives, and started using a flip phone himself years ago. [ more ]
OnePlus 12 and 12R go on pre-order in the US, Amazon and Best Buy offer gift cards for Galaxy S24 phones
OnePlus launched the 12 and 12R for the international market, including the US where competition is dominated by Apple and Samsung.
The OnePlus 12 offers flagship specs at $800, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, ample memory, and a high-quality display, but it is only IP65 rated and lacks better daytime video recording.
The OnePlus 12R is a cheaper option with slightly lower specs, including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a lower resolution screen, but it still offers good performance and a decent camera setup. [ more ]
Google has introduced a new feature called Circle to Search, which allows users to draw circles or highlight text on their smartphone screens to search for the highlighted item.
Circle to Search is an alternative to switching between apps and taking screenshots, making it more convenient and efficient for users to search for information on their devices. [ more ]
Samsung unveils AI functions for Galaxy S24 smartphones in latest challenge to iPhone
Samsung's latest premium smartphones will have multiple AI functions, including simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls.
The new phones will have two-way voice translation in real-time of a live phone call conducted in two different languages, which is a first for smartphones. [ more ]
Nothing Phone (2a) test unit leaks with photos and alleged specs
Rumors suggest the upcoming Nothing Phone (2a) will have a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset and a redesigned back with a three-glyph styling.
Leaked photos of a PVT unit confirm a horizontal camera arrangement on the back, a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display, and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. [ more ]
Honor Magic6 and 6 Pro Porsche Desing renders surface online.
Honor and Porsche Design are collaborating on high-end smartphones set to launch in January 2024.
The leaked images show the Magic6 Porsche Design with a horizontal design and leather finish, and the Magic6 Pro with a circular camera cluster. [ more ]
Honor Magic6 and 6 Pro Porsche Desing renders surface online.
Honor and Porsche Design are collaborating on high-end smartphones set to launch in January 2024.
The leaked images show the Magic6 Porsche Design with a horizontal design and leather finish, and the Magic6 Pro with a circular camera cluster. [ more ]