Announced in January 2023, the new Qi2 wireless charging standard promised the convenience of MagSafe to everyone. More than a year later, the number of devices can be counted on one hand. nextpit talked to the consortium responsible for the standard and got some answers.
Samsung is not unveiling the Galaxy Ring at MWC in Barcelona. Yes, I saw it. In fact, everyone who passed through Samsung's booth at the fair would have seen it. However, they won't be able to touch it or obtain any in-depth information about it. Why? Samsung is applying the same secretive approach we all observed when the company released its first Galaxy Z Fold.
Apple transformed me into a total snob when it comes to mobile gaming. Since I've been able to play AAA games on the iPhone 15 Pro Max (review), I refuse to return to classic mobile games on an Android smartphone. Even with a powerhouse like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (review), Android games have lost most of their luster for me. Am I gentrified or must Android gaming change its fundamentals?
The Fan Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S23 is many things, but certainly not made for "fans". Yes, the Galaxy S23 FE is actually a nice smartphone, no question about it. But I don't get it: who is this for, Samsung? And who came up with the timing? Honestly, if this is what your fan editions look like, then please leave it alone. Read the comment from a Samsung fan here.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 series this week and has named its new smartphone the first "AI smartphone". According to the manufacturer, the AI features will be free until at least the end of 2025. What happens after that? Are we facing a new era of subscription models and microtransactions? It would not necessarily be too far from the truth.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with "only" a 5x optical zoom, whereas the Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a 10x optical zoom. "Why has Samsung watered down its new flagship?" is a question that you might ask. However, this is not necessarily true. For most users, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is most likely significantly better. Here's why.
The Germans don't mess around, as the latest Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 headphones proved. Bose, Apple, and, to a lesser extent, Sony, have all indulged in 360° audio for their wireless headphones. Not Sennheiser, though. The manufacturer continued to focus on audio quality, even if it meant sacrificing a very popular feature (with manufacturers). In my opinion, this is a very commendable philosophy, albeit a very risky one.
As we step into 2024, it's time to reflect on the predictions made by the nextpit team for the previous year and share our new set of expectations, trends, and hunches for the upcoming year. The world of technology is ever-evolving, and our team of experts is once again ready to offer insights into what the future may hold.
Yes, the iPhone 15 Pro (Max) is a truly capable portable gaming console. Apple has succeeded where Android gaming smartphones failed to tread: offering a mobile gaming experience that is console-worthy. However, what is the whole point of doing so, and what type of gamer does it cater to?
I recently reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra and I loved Samsung's DeX mode, which transforms an Android tablet into an (almost) genuine Windows laptop experience. However, will tablets replace our laptops? Does it make sense to consider a daily tablet for work as opposed to a laptop? I'm not totally convinced about the matter.