#Smartphone

Phone dropped in water: Step-by-step rescue rules from Google, Samsung, and Apple

Technology 11/12/2026, 18:32

After falling into water, a smartphone might look functional, but moisture inside leads to corrosion and damage. We break down the guidelines from Google, Samsung, and Apple on how to rescue your gadget.

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Honor 700 Pro, 700, and 700S: Series with Second Screen and 9000 mAh Battery Teased Ahead of Launch

Technology 11/12/2026, 13:05

Honor unveiled the Honor 700 series: three models with a rear screen, a 9000 mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery, and Snapdragon 8 chips with 4K video.

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First Smartphone with a 68-Megapixel Front Camera: Insider Discloses OV68F Sensor Details

Technology 11/11/2026, 14:03

Insider Digital Chat Station reported on the testing of a 68-megapixel OV68F front sensor with a square 1:1 format. Such cameras could appear in photo flagships in the first half of 2027.

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Coolpad Cool X Wide: 10,000 Sales in Three Days — How the $150 Wide-Format Smartphone Became a Hit

Technology 11/11/2026, 13:56

The Coolpad Cool X Wide, featuring a 6.38-inch 16:10 screen and a 50MP camera, reached 10,000 sales in three days. The base 8/128 GB model is priced at 999 yuan (~$150).

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Oppo Reveals Base Reno 17 Camera: Four 50MP Modules, Periscope Telephoto, and Focus on Live Photos

Technology 11/11/2026, 12:26

Oppo has officially revealed the base Reno 17 camera: four 50MP modules, including a periscope telephoto lens, with a focus on Live Photos. Premiere in China on November 16.

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Xiaomi Launches Poco X8s in Europe: First Telephoto Camera in X Series, 100W Charging, and 6330 mAh Battery

Technology 11/11/2026, 12:01

Xiaomi has started European sales of the Poco X8s smartphone, with Germany as the first market. The device offers two configurations, launch discounts until November 23, and the X series' first dedicated telephoto camera.

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Can You Leave Your Smartphone Charging All Night: What Happens to the Battery and How to Protect It

Technology 11/10/2026, 16:24

Leaving your smartphone charging overnight is safe: modern devices automatically stop supplying current after 100%. However, temperature and enabled optimized charging are crucial for battery longevity.

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Google Discontinues Android Auto on Android 9 and 10 Smartphones: Who Lost Access to Car Navigation and Calls

Technology 11/10/2026, 15:59

Google has raised the minimum requirements for Android Auto to Android 11. Smartphones on Android 9 and 10, including the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, have officially lost access to car navigation and calls.

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Why Smartphones Die in the Cold: Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistry and Winter Survival Tips

Technology 11/09/2026, 17:06

A smartphone's lithium-ion battery loses available capacity at sub-zero temperatures due to the slowing of chemical reactions. We break down at what temperatures devices start shutting down and how to properly use your phone in the cold without damaging the battery.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming adds smartphone control and Nano Controller: Microsoft evolves cloud gaming

Technology 11/05/2026, 16:28

Microsoft has introduced two new features for Xbox Cloud Gaming: smartphone control via browser on TV and a compact Nano Controller with direct Wi-Fi connection to cloud servers. Both options are in preview mode available only in the US.

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Apple Postpones Base iPhone 18 to 2027: New A20 Chip, Larger Battery, and Potential Price Hike to $999

Technology 11/04/2026, 17:28

According to Digital Chat Station, Apple may delay the release of the base iPhone 18 to 2027: the model will keep the screens and cameras of the iPhone 17, but will feature an A20 chip built on a 2nm process and a larger battery, with its price potentially rising to $999.

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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Demonstrate Seamless Smartphone Handover from Cell Tower to Satellite Without Dropping Calls

Technology 11/04/2026, 04:24

On October 21, AT&T and AST SpaceMobile conducted the industry's first successful test of a seamless handover of a standard smartphone between a terrestrial cellular network and BlueBird satellites without dropping the call. Beta testing in real conditions will be the next phase.

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RedMagic 12 Pro Launches Globally: RGB Liquid Cooling, 8400 mAh Battery, and 185 Hz Display

Technology 11/04/2026, 04:19

RedMagic 12 Pro starts global sales: RGB liquid cooling, 8400 mAh battery, 185 Hz display, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Priced from $949, launching November 18.

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iPhone 18e: Apple Prepares Budget Smartphone with A20 Chip and 48MP Camera

Technology 10/28/2026, 20:48

iPhone 18e specifications have leaked online, featuring the new Apple A20 chip, a 48-megapixel camera, and a 6.12-inch 60Hz OLED display. The budget smartphone is slated for release in early 2027.

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"Half an hour of phone in the dark means eye cancer": doctors debunk viral panic in messengers

Health 10/20/2026, 03:06

Panic messages about eye cancer from phones in the dark are spreading in messengers. Ophthalmologists have debunked the link to oncology, but confirmed real risks to vision and sleep.

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Apple Confirms Weak Spot of Foldable iPhone Duo: Battery Lags Behind Flagships

Technology 10/19/2026, 16:32

Apple confirmed via the European EPREL registry that the foldable iPhone Duo battery capacity is 4,883 mAh. This is less than the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Huawei Pura X Max, but comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. Sales start on October 23, with delivery through the end of January.

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Why smartphones shut down in the cold even at 30% charge: Apple and Samsung explanations and battery protection rules

Technology 10/18/2026, 16:16

With the onset of cold weather, smartphones lose charge faster and can suddenly turn off even at 20–30% on the indicator. We break down why this happens, what Apple and Samsung say, and how to protect your battery.

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iQOO Neo12: 2K 185Hz Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 9000mAh Battery Launching in Late October

Technology 10/18/2026, 13:24

iQOO has unveiled the specifications of the Neo12 smartphone: a 2K 185Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, Q3 gaming chip, and a 9000mAh Blue Ocean battery. Sales start in late October.

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