Ever since the Magic V3 was released, Honor has been the undisputed leader in foldable smartphones. With top specifications within an ultra-thin design, it simply offered more than the competition from Samsung. However, 2025 happened, where Samsung followed suit with the Galaxy Fold7 — and revealed a radically redesigned model that significantly bridged the gap with its Chinese competition.
Now, the Galaxy Fold7 and the Honor Magic V5 are two serious contenders in direct competition for the foldable crown. We reviewed the new Magic V5 in detail to find out whether Honor can maintain its leading position.
Just when we thought Android announcements were done for the month, Xiaomi proved us wrong. The company has unveiled HyperOS 3.0, its latest update based on Android 16, introducing significant visual and functional enhancements to its mobile devices. Beta testing is scheduled to begin soon for select models, with a wider public rollout expected in Q4.
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If you’re in the market for a performing Android smartphone with flagship features but without the premium price, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE is currently on sale at Amazon. The budget Samsung flagship has dropped to $459 from $649, which is a massive cut valued at $190 (29%) and a fresh record low.
While Samsung recently unveiled its new foldable Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Watch last month, the company isn’t finished yet. It has announced a Galaxy event scheduled for September 4, hinting at new additions to its mobile lineup, including a new Galaxy S25 model and premium AI-powered tablets.
While Google has made significant security improvements to Android, cyberattacks have grown more sophisticated. Threats are now more difficult to detect, as attackers employ complex campaigns and advanced obfuscation techniques. A recent example involves a well-known malware that has evolved into both spyware and ransomware. Android users are being warned about this rapidly escalating threat.
When the Trump Phone was announced, we already wrote: This phone is a lie! That still seems to be true, as the ominous smartphone can be pre-ordered — and is constantly changing its design. The trail of the US patriot phone leads us to South Korea in the latest picture. Here is my opinion on this outrage.
Item trackers like the AirTag and the Galaxy SmartTag are convenient ways to keep track of personal items. However, their batteries need to be replaced, creating increasingly more trash. To solve this issue, Chipolo launched a pair of trackers that not only feature a rechargeable battery but also are compatible with iPhones or Android devices.
Samsung was initially expected to launch new flagship Galaxy tablets in the coming weeks, but it appears the company had another surprise up its sleeve. It just made the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite official, a lower mid-range Android tablet that packs high-end features like S Pen support, water resistance, and long-term software updates—all at a compelling price.
If you’ve missed getting a tablet for yourself or your student during the back-to-school sale, don’t worry. A lot of reliable Android slabs are still on sale today. This includes the Google Pixel Tablet, which is currently $150 (38%) off at Amazon, falling to a fresh new low of $249 from $399.
Many users have favored Android OS for its openness and flexibility, especially its support for sideloading apps. This freedom helped define the operating system for years. However, in a major shift, Google is revamping this feature to enhance device security.