Keywords: Smartphone


Samsung expands foldable smartphone lineup as rising chip costs drive price increases

Samsung Electronics has reinforced its commitment to the premium foldable smartphone market by introducing a new compact foldable device while increasing prices across its latest foldable range, reflecting mounting production costs and intensifying competition ahead of Apple's expected market entry. The......

France moves closer to banning social media for children under 15

France is on the verge of adopting one of Europe's most ambitious digital protection measures for minors, as lawmakers work to finalize legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate are meeting......

Samsung prepares to launch the Galaxy Z Flip8 foldable smartphone

Samsung is reportedly preparing to unveil its next-generation foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip8, introducing several hardware upgrades and enhanced features aimed at strengthening its position in the premium foldable device market. According to industry reports and recent leaks, the upcoming smartphone......

Why removable smartphone batteries disappeared and could make a comeback

Removable smartphone batteries were once a standard feature, allowing users to replace a depleted battery within seconds. Today, however, nearly all modern smartphones come with sealed batteries, reflecting years of design changes driven by performance, durability, and consumer demand. Manufacturers......

Samsung may increase smartphone repair prices as component costs rise

Samsung Electronics could introduce higher smartphone repair prices in the coming months as rising production costs continue to affect the global electronics industry. According to industry reports, the company has recently increased the prices of replacement parts supplied to its authorized service......

Apple and Huawei outperform China’s slowing smartphone market

Apple and Huawei were among the few smartphone manufacturers to post shipment growth in China during the second quarter of the year, outperforming a market that continued to experience weaker demand and rising production costs. According to recent data from market research firm IDC, smartphone shipments......

Global smartphone shipments fall to 13-year second-quarter low as chip shortages squeeze demand

The global smartphone industry recorded its weakest second-quarter performance in more than a decade as persistent shortages of memory chips continued to disrupt production, increase device prices and weigh on consumer demand. According to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research, worldwide......

Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G with six years of software support

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A27 5G, expanding its popular mid-range smartphone lineup with upgraded hardware, enhanced security features, and one of the longest software support commitments in its category. Designed to succeed the Galaxy A26 5G, the new device combines improved performance,......

AI-powered smartphone app could transform skin cancer diagnosis

A new artificial intelligence-powered application is expected to significantly transform the way skin cancer is diagnosed, offering fast and accurate screening directly through smartphones. The technology is designed to help reduce long waiting lists within the United Kingdom’s National Health......