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Is AI in Smartphones Just Hype? We Test Which Features Actually Work

Is AI in Smartphones Just Hype? We Test Which Features Actually Work

Pixel 9’s Add Me and Magic Editor enable inserting the photographer into a group shot and text-prompt–driven image edits, with guardrails and occasional misfires. In iPhone 16 running iOS 18, Apple Intelligence adds object removal and description-based photo search, while the Neural Engine powers Smart HDR, Deep Fusion, and Photonic Engine with most AI processing on-device for privacy. Galaxy S24 Ultra adds Generative Photo Edit that uses Google’s Imagen 2 in the cloud to add or remove elements in photos, and also offers on-device Live Translate for calls, though the edits can occasionally feel distracting when misapplied. On Pixel 9,
14 August 2025
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Triple Threat Showdown: Vivo X100 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Oppo Find X8 Ultra – 200MP Cameras, Monster Batteries & More

Triple Threat Showdown: Vivo X100 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Oppo Find X8 Ultra – 200MP Cameras, Monster Batteries & More

Vivo X100 Pro+ features a 5,400 mAh battery, 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB LPDDR5T RAM, up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, a V3 imaging chip, and Zeiss co-engineered cameras. Xiaomi 15 Ultra uses a 1-inch-type 50MP main camera (Sony LYT900/IMX989), a 50MP ultra-wide, a 50MP 3× tele, and a 200MP periscope with lossless zoom up to 17.3×, tuned by Leica. Oppo Find X8 Ultra has a 50MP 1-inch main sensor with Hasselblad tuning, plus 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP 3× tele, and a 50MP 6× periscope with a two-stage shutter and XPAN mode. Xiaomi 15 Ultra
13 August 2025
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Battle of the 2025 Flagship Phones: Google Pixel 9 vs. Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 – Specs, Leaks & Surprises Compared

Battle of the 2025 Flagship Phones: Google Pixel 9 vs. Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 – Specs, Leaks & Surprises Compared

Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch 1080p OLED display with 120Hz refresh and about 1,769 nits peak brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Its cameras are a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 48MP ultrawide with autofocus, with no telephoto lens on the base model and 4K60 video support. Pixel 9 uses Google Tensor G4 with 12GB of RAM on a 4nm process, a 2+2+4 core CPU layout, and a Mali GPU for AI-optimized performance. iPhone 16 base model adopts a 6.1-inch 2556×1179 OLED display with 60Hz, adds two new left-side buttons—the Action Button and Camera Control—and features a 48MP
13 August 2025
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2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13

2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will use a titanium frame and offer 6.3″ (Pro) and 6.9″ (Pro Max) displays, with a rumored side Capture camera shutter button on the Pro models. The iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max main sensor is 48MP with a 48MP ultra-wide, and the Pro Max reportedly gets a 12% larger main sensor (~1/1.14″ vs ~1/1.28″). Both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to include a 5x optical periscope telephoto, enabling up to 25x digital zoom. Galaxy S25 Ultra is said to feature a revised design with slightly rounded corners, larger camera housings, a double-layer
12 August 2025
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Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

The Galaxy A16 5G uses a 6.7-inch 1080×2340 AMOLED display with 90Hz, a plastic frame, IP54 dust/splash resistance, a slim 7.9mm profile, and ~200g weight. It ships with Android 14 and One UI 6 and Samsung promises six OS upgrades plus six years of security updates. Redmi Note 14 Pro/Pro+ feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with 2712×1220 resolution at 120Hz, HDR10+ (Dolby Vision on Pro+), and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Pro+ adds curved edges and IP68 protection. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W HyperCharge (charger included) and can reach 0–100% in under
12 August 2025
Battle of the Mid-Range Titans: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs Vivo V30 Pro vs Oppo Reno 12

Battle of the Mid-Range Titans: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs Vivo V30 Pro vs Oppo Reno 12

Design & Build Quality Display Each phone offers a large, vibrant OLED display with high refresh rate, but there are some differences in resolution and brightness: Performance (Chipset, RAM, Storage) Camera Systems Rear Cameras: Front Cameras:All three phones cater well to selfie lovers, with Vivo and Oppo going especially high-res: Software & Features Battery Life & Charging All three phones have beefy batteries and fast charging, but there are subtle differences: Pricing & Availability (as of August 2025) India: All three phones are available in India, though at different price tiers. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion launched at ₹22,999 for
12 August 2025
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

Performance: Next-Gen Chipsets and Speed All three flagships boast cutting-edge processors, but their approaches differ: Bottom Line: Apple’s A18 Pro still rules single-threaded performance and pro apps, while Samsung’s Snapdragon 8 Elite leads in multicore throughput and GPU might tomsguide.com. Google’s Tensor G4 is the weakest on paper, but enables unique AI-driven experiences. All three are fast in real-world use, but spec-chasers will note the S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max are neck-and-neck for the title of fastest phone in 2025 tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. Display and Design Each phone offers a huge, immersive display with its own twists: Camera Hardware
12 August 2025
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Android 17’s Massive Upgrades Revealed: Features, Leaks, Release Date & How It Outshines Android 14 & 15

Android’s Epic Evolution: A Complete History from Android 1.0 to Android 15 (2008–2025)

Android 1.0 debuted publicly on September 23, 2008 on the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream), launching Google’s first public Android release. Android 1.5 Cupcake, released in April 2009, introduced the first on-screen keyboard and home-screen widgets and began the dessert-naming tradition. Android 1.6 Donut, released in September 2009, added support for multiple screen sizes and CDMA networks such as Verizon, expanding Android’s device reach. Android 2.0–2.1 Eclair, launched October 2009 (2.0) with turn-by-turn Google Maps Navigation and pinch-to-zoom, followed by 2.1 in early 2010. Android 2.2 Froyo, released May 2010, brought a Just-In-Time compiler, mobile hotspot, USB tethering, and Flash support
11 August 2025
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2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs. Samsung vs. Google (and More) in the Battle for Phone Supremacy

2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs. Samsung vs. Google (and More) in the Battle for Phone Supremacy

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9″ LTPO OLED display with 120Hz, the A18 Pro chip, a 48 MP main camera with a 5× telephoto, a titanium frame, iOS 18, and a price around $1,199. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 6.9″ AMOLED display at 120Hz, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 200 MP main camera plus 5× and 3× telephotos and a 50 MP ultrawide, plus built-in S Pen and One UI 6, priced about $1,299. Google Pixel 9 Pro / Pro XL use a 6.3″ (Pro) or 6.8″ (XL) OLED, Tensor G4, 50 MP main, 48 MP
9 August 2025
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 14T Pro: The Ultimate Flagship Showdown

Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 14T Pro: The Ultimate Flagship Showdown

Xiaomi 15 Ultra, 15, and 14T Pro all use OLED displays, with the Ultra offering a 6.73-inch LTPO panel at 3200×1440 with 1–120Hz, the 15 at 6.36 inches and 2670×1200 with up to 120Hz, and the 14T Pro at 6.67 inches, 2712×1220, 144Hz and up to 4000 nits peak brightness. Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro uses MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. All three offer 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, with 256GB to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage, while the 14T Pro uses UFS 4.0 storage. Xiaomi 15 Ultra features
9 August 2025
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iPhone 17 Leaks Reveal Ultra‑Thin ‘Air’ Model, Big Upgrades & Everything We Know (Mid‑2025)

Battle of 2025’s Best Phones – iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro

The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch 3120×1440 OLED, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to keep a 6.7-inch OLED display with ProMotion 120Hz and may introduce a rumored anti-reflective nano-texture coating. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is anticipated to land around 6.7 inches with 120Hz, and brightness in the 3000-nit range, with a Pixel 10 Pro XL rumored at 3200 nits. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will be powered by Apple’s A19 Pro on a 3nm process and reportedly upgrade to 12GB of RAM. The Galaxy
8 August 2025
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Satellite-to-Cell Showdown: Apple vs Starlink vs AST in the Race to Connect Your Phone Anywhere

Satellite-to-Cell Showdown: Apple vs Starlink vs AST in the Race to Connect Your Phone Anywhere

Apple launched Emergency SOS via satellite in late 2022 with the iPhone 14, becoming the first mainstream phone to offer satellite messaging. Apple’s satellite system uses Globalstar’s LEO satellites (about 1,400 km altitude) with custom hardware and extremely low bandwidth, delivering a few bytes per second and requiring the user to point and hold the phone for about 15–30 seconds per transmission. In late 2023 Apple added roadside assistance texting via satellite with AAA in the U.S., and iPhone purchases include two years of satellite service for free. Apple announced in 2024 that iOS 18 will enable standard iMessage texting
5 August 2025
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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro: Shocking Differences You Need to Know

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro: Shocking Differences You Need to Know

iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh (1Hz–120Hz) and around 2,000 nits peak brightness, but no anti-glare coating. Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at Quad HD+ with LTPO 1–120Hz and an anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Victus 2 coating for improved outdoor readability. Pixel 10 Pro offers a 6.7–6.8-inch OLED display at 120Hz with high brightness and color accuracy, likely sourced from Samsung’s OLED panels. The iPhone 16 Pro Max camera setup includes a 48MP main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP 5× optical telephoto (periscope)
3 August 2025
Inside the Battery Revolution: How Your Smartphone Will Charge Faster, Last Longer, and Save the Planet

Inside the Battery Revolution: How Your Smartphone Will Charge Faster, Last Longer, and Save the Planet

Most smartphone batteries retain about 80% of their capacity after 500 complete charge cycles (roughly 1.5–2 years). Xiaomi demonstrated 210W HyperCharge that can fill a 4,000 mAh battery in about 8 minutes. Qi2 was announced in 2023 and supports up to 15W wireless charging, with the iPhone 15 (late 2024) first to officially support it. In 2024 Apple switched the iPhone to USB-C, enabling universal high-powered charging and compatibility with GaN chargers. Apple’s Optimized Battery Charging pauses charging near 80% until needed, while Google’s Pixel Adaptive Charging schedules the final 20% to finish by your alarm time. Honor Magic5 Pro
30 July 2025
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From the Original iPhone to iPhone 17: The Epic Evolution of Apple’s Iconic Smartphone (2007–2025)

From the Original iPhone to iPhone 17: The Epic Evolution of Apple’s Iconic Smartphone (2007–2025)

The original iPhone, released June 29, 2007, featured a 3.5″ multitouch display, 2G EDGE data, a 2 MP camera, iPhone OS 1.0, and no App Store, selling roughly 300,000 units in its first weekend. iPhone 3G arrived July 11, 2008, adding 3G data and GPS, launching the App Store, with 8GB or 16GB storage and a $199 price on contract. iPhone 3GS released June 19, 2009, offering faster CPU and more RAM, up to 32GB storage, a 3 MP camera with video, and Voice Control. iPhone 4, launched June 24, 2010, introduced a new glass-and-metal design, Retina Display at 960×640
28 July 2025
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2025–2026 Smartphone Mega-Preview: Flagships, Foldables, Gaming & Future Phones

2025–2026 Smartphone Mega-Preview: Flagships, Foldables, Gaming & Future Phones

Apple plans the iPhone 17 lineup for September 2025, including iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the new iPhone 17 Air, with a 3nm A19 chip and 120Hz ProMotion across all models. The iPhone 4 SE (SE 4) is expected in Spring 2025 as a 6.1-inch OLED budget iPhone with an A18 3nm chip, Face ID, possibly an in-house 5G modem, and a price around $499. Samsung released the Galaxy S25 Ultra in January 2025, featuring a 6.8-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC, a 200MP main camera, and S‑Pen support, priced about $1,199. Samsung also rolled
25 July 2025
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Smartphone Industry Shake-Up: Massive Launches, Leaks, and a Global Tech Showdown (July 23–24, 2025)

Smartphone Industry Shake-Up: Massive Launches, Leaks, and a Global Tech Showdown (July 23–24, 2025)

Major Launches and Announcements (July 23–24) (No other major global phone launches were reported in this two-day span, as most big brands’ summer launches – such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7/Flip 7 reveal – occurred earlier in July. However, the new devices above underscore the week’s theme of long battery life and specialized designs.) Software Updates and New Mobile Services Apple’s iOS 26 Enters Public Beta: Apple is on the cusp of a major software release. On July 22, it seeded iOS 26 beta 4 to developers, bringing refinements to the new “Liquid Glass” design language and re-introducing AI-powered news summary notifications Techcrunch
24 July 2025
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Smartphones vs. Satellite Phones: Are Off-Grid Cell Phones Killing the Satellite Phone?

Smartphones vs. Satellite Phones: Are Off-Grid Cell Phones Killing the Satellite Phone?

Apple launched Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone 14 series in late 2022 using Globalstar’s LEO network. Samsung Galaxy S25, launched in 2025, is the first commercially available phone to include Snapdragon Satellite for two-way messaging via Iridium’s LEO constellation, with Android 15 native support. Bullitt Group’s Bullitt Satellite Messenger rolled out in Q1 2023, enabling two-way SMS on the Motorola Defy 2 and CAT S75 via Skylo GEO satellites. Huawei Mate 60 Pro (2023) added two-way satellite texting and satellite voice calling via BeiDou’s Tiantong GEO network, requiring careful skyward pointing and delivering low bandwidth. By the end
22 July 2025
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AI Revolution in Your Pocket: The 2024–2025 Smartphone AI Showdown

AI Revolution in Your Pocket: The 2024–2025 Smartphone AI Showdown

At WWDC 2024, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, embedding AI across iOS with on-device processing via the Neural Engine and a Private Cloud Compute option for encrypted server-based tasks. Apple’s Siri gained context awareness, hundreds of new actions across apps, and on-screen context integration. Apple integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT into iOS 18, enabling Siri to route complex queries to ChatGPT with user permission. Pages’ Writing Tools can generate text and images using ChatGPT-powered features, including a Compose tool to create content. Image Playground enables on-device image generation in Messages, Notes, and other apps, with all images created on-device. Genmoji allows generating custom
22 July 2025
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Beyond Smartphones: AR Glasses, Brain Chips & the Race to Replace Your Phone

Beyond Smartphones: AR Glasses, Brain Chips & the Race to Replace Your Phone

In 2023 global smartphone shipments were about 1.17 billion units, with average replacement cycles exceeding 3 years. AR glasses, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), smart wearables, and ambient computing are identified as the leading contenders to replace or augment smartphones. Apple launched Vision Pro in early 2024 as a $3,499 mixed-reality headset, though its weight, battery life, and lack of apps limited mass-market appeal. IDC projects AR glasses shipments to surpass 5 million by 2027, up from under 1 million in 2023. Meta’s Reality Labs spent more than $10 billion in 2024 pursuing wearable AR glasses. On January 28, 2024, Neuralink implanted
22 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

Ondas Inc stock jumps 14% as ONDS traders weigh defense deal news before Monday

Ondas Inc stock jumps 14% as ONDS traders weigh defense deal news before Monday

8 February 2026
Ondas shares surged 14.3% to $9.69 Friday, with 88 million shares changing hands after defense and drone contract announcements. The stock rebounded from double-digit drops earlier in the week, swinging between $8.45 and $9.76 during the session. After-hours trading was flat. Investors await Monday’s open for signs of continued momentum.
MARA stock braces for Monday after 22% jump as bitcoin rebounds above $70,000

MARA stock braces for Monday after 22% jump as bitcoin rebounds above $70,000

8 February 2026
MARA Holdings shares jumped 22.3% to $8.24 on Friday as bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a sharp drop. Blockchain data showed MARA-linked wallets moved about 1,317 bitcoin during the selloff. Peers Riot Platforms and CleanSpark also rallied. U.S. inflation data due Friday could further shift risk sentiment.
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