Recent rumors suggested Samsung will launch a cheaper version of its book-style foldable smartphone that may be known as a “Fan Edition” entry, where it will break cover alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Fold 6 Ultra model later this year. While it was first thought it would be slightly cheaper than the premium foldable option, fresh news indicated the price gap could be larger than initially believed.
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Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro and iPad Air were heavily speculated to be announced between the end of March and April. Now, the latest forecasts from Asia have narrowed the announcement to March 26 while two reports suggest these Apple tablets could begin shipping in April.
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The Galaxy A15 5G from Samsung has a major advantage over other entry-level smartphones: in the best-case scenario, the phone would receive security updates for five years and would therefore be particularly durable. But will the performance last until 2029, and will the phone even be convincing in everyday use? Reason enough for us to test the phone.
This year, with iOS 18, Apple plans to introduce new AI features to iPhones. It’s still uncertain if Apple will use its own AI technology or work with others like Google’s Gemini or OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4. But, recent news suggests Apple might partner with Google for AI on iPhones, including the future iPhone 16.
Confirming some rumors, chip giant Qualcomm launched a new processor for the flagship market. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 brings high-end cores for a lower price point, which the company hopes will enable flagship experiences (and AI, obviously) on $500 to $800 phones. But what was sacrificed to reach that price point?
The Galaxy S24 just hit the market for over a month, but leaks and rumors about the smartphone lineup’s successor, the Galaxy S25, are already starting to pick up steam. Fresh information coming from South Korea is speculating that the base model of Galaxy S25 could even bring a wider display.
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Asus is one of those very few last Android manufacturers that still makes compact smartphones. However, the Taiwanese confirmed today that it is drastically shifting away from smaller handsets, as it’s announced the Zenfone 11 Ultra with beefed up specs and significantly larger footprint than the Zenfone 10 (review).
Like clockwork, Google formally announced the date and venue for the next I/O event which will happen on May 14. The event will not only serve as a stage to announce Android 15, but it is expected that new Pixel hardware will be announced, too. The question remains: will the Pixel 8a and Pixel Fold be announced there? Let’s find out!
The Pixel Fold (review) is Google’s first book-style foldable smartphone which featured a rather unique ratio and smaller size compared to alternatives like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or even the newer OnePlus Open. However, it now appears Google will make the switch to an even bigger footprint with the Pixel Fold 2 later this year.
The OnePlus 12R (review) is the company’s more affordable high-end smartphone. If you’ve been waiting to snag it at a better deal, Amazon now has the device bundled with a gift card at the same regular cost. Meaning, you can buy the OnePlus 12R for $499 and get to take home a $100 gift card you can use to splurge on accessories.