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A roundup surveys the expanding foldable gadget category, noting the format traces back nearly a decade to Samsung's original Galaxy Fold, now in its eighth generation. It highlights that Google, Motorola and Apple (with its iPhone Duo) have since entered the foldable market, alongside various Chinese-made devices not officially sold in the US.
Samsung's One UI 9, built on Android 17, includes several exclusive tools not found on other Android devices, spanning device connectivity, security protections, and audio sharing features tied to Samsung's ownership of Harman Kardon, Denon, and JBL. These capabilities are also present in One UI 8.5 and the earlier One UI 8, meaning even older Samsung devices that don't upgrade to the newest software can still access them.
Oppo is bringing its flagship Find X10 Pro smartphone to European markets, while the device will not be released in the United States. The phone represents Oppo's high-end ambitions for future premium handsets.
Early reviews of Apple's new foldable-style iPhone Duo praise its hardware design and build quality, according to a TechSpot roundup. However, reviewers raise concerns about whether the device's roughly $2,000 price tag is justified given its features.
Lithium-ion cells age from heat and from time spent at the extremes of charge. Most of the folklore about charging habits is either obsolete or beside the point.
A tech explainer details how modern smartphones rely on multiple proximity sensors to handle tasks like dimming the screen during calls, detecting when a phone is in a pocket, and supporting other automated behaviors. The piece traces how sensor-heavy design became standard after the original 2007 iPhone, noting that manufacturers have since competed to add more sensors, including some novelties like external temperature readers once found on certain Google Pixel phones.
Reports indicate that more smartphone manufacturers are exploring active fan systems inside upcoming flagship Android phones. The goal is to manage heat generated by the latest high-performance chipsets, which can throttle speed when devices overheat.
During Prime Day 2026, Amazon features discounts on various phone accessories, including cables, wallets, and portable batteries. Prices have generally increased across electronics, making some deals less competitive than in previous years, but still offering savings for shoppers in need of upgrades.
WIRED has published a roundup of Amazon Prime Day deals covering phone cases, chargers, storage, batteries and other mobile accessories. The outlet notes that although discounts are live, overall electronics prices have risen, so savings are generally smaller than in previous years.
A recent study employed amusement park rides combined with smartphone sensors to illustrate principles of Newtonian mechanics. Participants' device data was analyzed to observe motion and forces in real-time, providing an interactive educational experience.
The U.S. Army ran a military exercise in Indonesia in which soldiers used smartphones integrated into their combat gear to share data and coordinate on the battlefield. The drill served as a demonstration of emerging digital warfare tools, though technical problems surfaced during the exercise.
New York startup Freckle has launched a kid-focused smartphone priced at $199 plus a $25 monthly cellular plan, aimed at children ages seven to 13. The device runs a custom operating system called ClayOS that excludes app stores, open web browsing, social media, and streaming video, instead offering AI-assisted object identification, a mini-map, walkie-talkie chat with nearby devices, tap-to-pay, and parent-set 'Quests' or missions.