#Smartphones

Real Android Lifespan: Why Smartphones Do Not Last for 10 Years

Technology 10/25/2026, 14:21

Experts revealed the real lifespan of Android smartphones, which is 3 to 5 years. Devices cannot last 10 years due to battery wear, hardware aging, and the termination of security updates.

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Guinness Record Holder: Vivo Announces Launch Date for Smartphone with 10000 mAh Battery

Technology 10/23/2026, 14:20

Vivo announced the release date of the Y600 smartphone with a 10000 mAh battery. Pre-orders start October 26, sales begin October 30, 2026.

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Secret Tests: Apple Prepares iPhone Duo 2 with Under-Display Face ID

Technology 10/22/2026, 17:26

Apple is testing the second-generation foldable iPhone Duo with under-display Face ID and an Action Button, analysts report.

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Apple Limits iPhone Duo Pre-Orders to Two Devices Per Customer: Delivery Dates Pushed to 2027

Technology 10/21/2026, 10:19

Apple has introduced a limit of two iPhone Duo smartphones per customer for pre-orders in the US and several countries. Official delivery dates for the new device have already shifted to early 2027.

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Huawei Preparing Starlight Sub-brand: What Is Known About Smartphones with Kirin Chips and Active Cooling

Technology 10/18/2026, 13:27

Huawei is preparing the Starlight (Xingmang) sub-brand for online sales with Kirin chips and active cooling. The brand will occupy the niche between budget and mid-range smartphones, competing with Redmi and Realme. There is no official confirmation yet.

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Ministry of Industry and Trade Approves Technology Fee for Laptops and Smartphones: New Rates Take Effect December 1, 2026

Economy 10/17/2026, 01:31

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved the amounts and differentiated rates of the technology fee for laptops, smartphones, and phones; the new rules take effect on December 1, 2026.

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Flagship-Level Repair Costs: Pricing Revealed for iPhone Duo Service

Technology 10/15/2026, 12:04

Apple has revealed official out-of-warranty repair pricing for the iPhone Duo foldable smartphone. Screen replacement costs $999, while comprehensive repairs can reach $1,499.

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Charger Heats Up During Operation: What Is Normal and What Are Signs of Malfunction

Technology 10/15/2026, 06:15

Charger heating during operation is often normal, but extreme heat, burning smells, and sparking require immediate cessation of use.

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Samsung to Cut Costs on Galaxy A58 Cameras: Reason Already Known

Technology 10/14/2026, 16:31

Samsung Galaxy A58 may feature old cameras and a 2020 macro module due to the memory crisis. Official release is expected in spring 2027 priced around 600 euros.

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Android, Windows and Linux in One Smartphone: Why NexPhone Release Is Delayed

Technology 10/13/2026, 12:22

The release of the unique NexPhone smartphone, capable of running on Android 17, Debian Linux, and Windows 11, has been postponed to March 2027 due to software refinement needs.

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Xiaomi Breakthrough: Foldable Flagship 18 Fold Takes First Place in AnTuTu Benchmark

Technology 10/12/2026, 14:22

The foldable flagship Xiaomi 18 Fold powered by the Xring O3 processor has topped the September AnTuTu performance ranking, beating Qualcomm rivals.

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Exclusive iPhone Duo Surprise: What Users Will See Upon First Boot

Technology 10/12/2026, 10:14

Buyers of the foldable iPhone Duo at Apple Store will be able to set up a personalized greeting by name upon the device's first boot.

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From Baby Monitor to Console: 10 Practical Ways to Give Your Old Android a Second Life

Technology 10/10/2026, 13:41

Discover how to transform an old Android smartphone into a baby monitor, gaming console, offline navigator, or smart home hub for a second useful life.

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Clock Change: Do You Need to Reset Time on Your Phone and Which Devices Do It Themselves

Technology 10/07/2026, 06:29

On the night of October 25, Ukraine will switch to standard time by turning clocks back an hour. We figure out which gadgets update time automatically and which require manual adjustment.

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Up 35 Percent a Year: Samsung Raises Prices on Base and Flagship Galaxy Smartphones

Technology 10/06/2026, 13:18

Samsung has raised prices on Galaxy S26 flagships and budget smartphones by up to 35%. This is the second major price hike for the brand's devices this year.

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Leak a year before release: Google tests Pixel 12 on upcoming Android 18

Technology 10/05/2026, 17:43

Data on the upcoming Google Pixel 12 smartphone lineup has been discovered in the international IMEI database, with an official release slated for August 2027. The devices are already being tested on Android 18.

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Worse than iPhone 18 Pro: How Apple cut features of the foldable iPhone Duo

Technology 10/05/2026, 14:24

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, features several hardware and software compromises compared to the iPhone 18 Pro, including no FaceID and camera limits.

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Crashes, reboots, and overheating: Honor Magic 9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro users report issues tied to Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Technology 10/03/2026, 17:31

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro users report app crashes, reboots, and overheating, linking the issues to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.

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