#Smartphones

The Ministry of Digital Development is finalizing a draft under which AI assistants such as “Alisa AI” may become non-removable on imported smartphones. RATEK is demanding the initiative be halted due to security and logistics risks.

Xiaomi has opened global beta testing for HyperOS 4 for seven smartphone models: three are already receiving the Android 17-based build, while the remaining four will start on September 17. The company warns that rolling back from the beta via OTA is not possible.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has been spotted in Geekbench with the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975) chip, the Adreno 850 graphics accelerator, and 12 GB of RAM. The flagship is set to rival the iPhone 18 Pro.

Official sales of the iPhone 18 lineup in Ukraine kick off on September 25, 2026. With an average salary of 32,243 UAH, the most expensive models will cost Ukrainians several months of earnings.

After unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo, Apple raised prices on last year's iPhone 17, 17e and Air by $100–300 in its official store, keeping them unchanged technically.

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring the A20 Pro chip, a reworked vapor chamber, and up to 45 hours of battery life. The base model starts at $1,199, and 2 TB of storage is available for the first time.

RBC-Ukraine, citing BGR, has compiled a roundup of five flagship smartphones whose chips outpace popular 2022–2023 laptops in single-core and multi-core performance in synthetic tests.

According to Counterpoint Research, in Q2 2026 Apple held its lead on the global smartphone market, taking five spots in the top 10. Samsung is narrowing the gap thanks to the Galaxy S26 and A series, while Xiaomi dropped out of the top ten.

The Apollo 11 onboard computer, which took a human to the Moon in 1969, is outperformed by modern calculators, smart bulbs, and smartphones by hundreds of thousands of times in computing power.

Insiders and supplier documents confirm: the variable aperture in the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be exclusive, unavailable for the junior Pro model. Apple is repeating the strategy of dividing functions, forcing users to buy a large flagship for professional photography.

📱 Samsung has revealed the specs for the Galaxy S26 FE and A08 4G! Leaks from the Google Play Console confirm the release of a budget phone with Android 17 and a sub-flagship powered by the Exynos 2500. Read the full breakdown! #Samsung #GalaxyS26FE #GalaxyA08

🇰🇷 South Korea is tightening the fight against smartphone addiction among schoolchildren. A new law came into force in 2026, and regions are launching pilot programs: from "phone-free schools" to issuing devices with blocked internet. Parents support the move (84%), but students fear losing access to educational materials. 📱🚫 #SouthKorea #Education #Technology #Smartphones

Samsung has patented a horizontal camera module for smartphones. Experts link this to improved heat dissipation, increased battery capacity, and body stability, although the final design of the flagships has not yet been approved.

📱 Google Pixel 11 Pro XL with Tensor G6 chip shows Geekbench results: +20% over previous generation, but lags behind Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 40%. Qualcomm prepares to release Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, which may widen the gap further. #Pixel11 #TensorG6 #Geekbench

📱 **iPhone 2026: How the Smartphone Changed in 5 Years?** Five years after the iPhone 13, Apple has completely rebuilt its lineup. The switch from Lightning to USB-C, the appearance of Action Button and Camera Control, and the implementation of Apple Intelligence have made smartphones unrecognizable. 🔹 **Screens:** Dynamic Island and Always-on Display are now the norm; ProMotion is in base models. 🔹 **Cameras:** 48 MP everywhere, 8x zoom in Pro, and 4K 120fps video. 🔹 **AI:** Siri in iOS 27 (2026) now understands context and works with neural networks. Full breakdown of the transformation in our longread. #Apple #iPhone17 #iOS27 #TechNews

🌩️ Scientists from Peking University have shown that smartphones can become weather stations! 📱 Data from phone barometers improved hail forecasts by 14–17%. 🔍 But there are limitations: there are few smartphones in mountains and rural areas. 🌍 Integration with traditional weather stations is the key to future accurate forecasts! #technology #weather #hailprotection

📉 The US smartphone market is in shock: sales of devices under $100 plummeted by 64% in Q2 2026. 🧠 The main reason is the AI boom: cloud giants bought up all the memory, causing components to become more expensive. 🏆 Giants are winning: Apple, Samsung, and Motorola lost only 4%, while small brands lost 45%. 💰 Price shift: Samsung raised the price of the Galaxy A17 by $50. The $200–$300 segment tripled its market share. Is the era of cheap phones over?

🍏 iPhone 18 could be the hit of 2027! The base model will get 12GB RAM and a narrow Dynamic Island, like Pro versions. 📉 Pro models will rise in price by $200-300 due to chip shortages. 🤖 Insiders disagree: Jeff Pu promises 12GB, Ming-Chi Kuo predicts only 9GB. 🚀 Release expected in March 2027. #iPhone18 #Apple #TechNews