Mobile Technology

Poco expands its tablet lineup with the Pad C1. Featuring a 120Hz 2K display and Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, this budget-friendly slate targets media consumption.

Samsung is expanding the stable One UI 8.5 update based on Android 16 to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy A56, and Tab S11, bringing S26-exclusive features to older hardware.

Leaked specs suggest OnePlus is bringing a compact 8.8-inch OLED tablet to India, mirroring the Oppo Pad Mini's hardware with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 twist.

Oppo expands its tablet lineup with the Pad 6, featuring the Dimensity 9500s chipset, a 144Hz adaptive display, and a high-capacity battery for productivity.

Acer reveals the Iconia Duo S14, S12, and D12 ahead of Computex 2026, introducing a shift to 3:2 aspect ratio screens and MediaTek silicon.

Leaked details of the Vivo X Fold 6 suggest a major shift to MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 SoC and a massive 200MP sensor, marking a departure from Qualcomm's dominance in Vivo's foldable line.

Huawei expands its Nova lineup in China with the Nova 16 Pro and Ultra, featuring the Kirin 9010S chipset and a massive 7,000mAh battery to combat endurance anxiety.

New leaks suggest Apple's first foldable, potentially branded as the iPhone Ultra, will feature a white finish and advanced vapor chamber cooling for the iPhone 18 cycle.

From Vivo's 7,200mAh cells to Honor's massive 10,000mAh batteries, the smartphone industry is pivoting back toward raw endurance to support AI-heavy workloads.

From raw spec sheets to AI-driven finders, we analyze how the shift toward granular device comparison is changing how consumers buy smartphones in 2026.

Lithium-ion batteries face voltage stress when pinned at 100%. Learn how optimized charging and heat management can extend your smartphone's lifespan.

Xiaomi expands its budget tablet lineup with the POCO Pad C1, featuring a 120Hz 2K display, Snapdragon 6s 4G, and HyperOS 3.0 integration.

OPPO officially unveils the Pad 6 in China, featuring a 5.99mm ultra-slim design, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, and a 12.1-inch 144Hz display.

Blackview launches the Mega 5, a 12.2-inch budget tablet featuring a Unisoc T7300 chip and a comprehensive accessory kit for $216.

Analysis of Google's shift toward agentic AI and 'action-first' interfaces that threaten the traditional standalone app ecosystem.

Leaked dummy units of the iPhone Ultra suggest Apple is eschewing the traditional foldable phone formula in favor of a portable tablet experience.

Reviewers are reporting screen flickering and total failures on Samsung's Galaxy Fold just days after receiving units, raising alarms over the $1,980 device's durability.

Itel introduces the Aqua, a budget-friendly feature phone in India featuring IP67 water resistance and USB-C charging for Rs. 1,799.

Huawei expands its Nova lineup with the Nova 16 and Nova 16z, featuring unprecedented battery capacities, HarmonyOS 6.1, and Kirin silicon.

Google is expanding its physical footprint with the Google Store Omotesando in Tokyo, bringing Pixel repairs and AI experiences to Japan.