#smartphones
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Japan's flip phones fade as 3G networks shut down
NTT Docomo ended 3G service in March, spelling the end for Japan's beloved gara-kei feature phones that outlasted their US counterparts by decades.
Engadget · 1m
Importing phones to the US: what you need to know
Foreign smartphones offer unique features unavailable in America, but compatibility, warranty and software issues make them risky.
Engadget · 1m
Festive Sales Boost Premium Goods
India's online sales surge 40% in first three days of festive season with premium products driving growth.
The Economic Times · 1m
Trump’s 100% US Tech Push Costs Billions
Trade group warns Trump’s goal to make all tech in the US by 2031 would cost $185-230 billion and hurt consumers.
Ars Technica · 1m
Intellectuals Lament Books' Death for Decades
Why reading decline fears are overblown.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Samsung's Galaxy S26 prices jump another $100
Samsung has raised Galaxy S26 prices by up to $200 since launch, pushing the base model to nearly $1,000.
The Verge · 1m
Xiaomi's 18 Pro phones pack latest Snapdragon and privacy screen
Xiaomi launches its Pro 18 series with Qualcomm's newest chip and Samsung-style privacy display tech, available in China now.
Engadget · 1m
Meadow's minimal phone lets you skip your smartphone
A new Android device supplements rather than replaces your phone, supporting apps like Uber and Apple Music on a three-inch screen.
TechCrunch · 3m
Dumbphones Create More Problems
Dumbphones solve screen time but cause new issues for everyone around you.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Indian consumers upgrade homes and cars
India's affluent consumers drive home upgrades, premium cars, and luxury watches as rural demand surges.
The Economic Times · 1m
The growing movement to go offline
From flip phones to 911 staffing crises, InvestigateTV explores modern life's digital and human challenges.
Valleynewslive · 1m
OnePlus deals: Save up to 38% on phones, tablets, and earbuds
From the OnePlus 15 launch to student discounts, here's how to save on Android devices that rival the iPhone's clean design.
WIRED · 1m
Welcome back to 2006. Please pay.
We built the attention economy, and now companies are selling us the exit at a premium.
Newsweek · 2m
How to keep hanging out after the challenge ends
Six weeks of pretending it's 1996 ends here, with a practical plan for staying connected once the nostalgia wears off.
Slate Magazine · 3m
Pixel prices drop right before the iPhone 18 Pro
Google's whole Pixel 11 lineup is discounted days before Apple's new flagship hits shelves.
The Verge · 1m · 5 views
The EU just spilled the iPhone 18 Pro's battery numbers
Apple never publishes battery capacity, but a European labelling rule pushed this year's Pro figures into the open.
TechRadar · 1m
iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro: is it worth it?
Apple raised prices $100 and kept the screen the same, so the upgrade case rests on a new chip, a variable aperture, and battery life.
PCMAG · 2m · 6 views
How to squeeze $1,200 out of your old iPhone
Apple's carrier trade-in deals can knock four figures off an iPhone 18 Pro, if you prep your old phone right.
PCMAG · 3m
Samsung's $200 gift card beats the foldable hype
Samsung is bundling a $200 Amazon gift card with its newest mid-range phone while Apple sells a $2,000 foldable.
Mashable · 1m
The bedtime scroll that ages your brain
After 50, ten minutes of short videos before bed quietly eats into the sleep your brain uses to clean itself.
Psychologies · 1m
The $100 phone is disappearing
AI servers are eating the memory chips that made cheap phones possible, and budget handsets are vanishing from the shelves.
CNBC · 1m
The Galaxy S26 FE costs more and gives less
Samsung raised the price $50, upgraded almost nothing, and quietly gutted the USB port.
WIRED · 2m
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra
Two $1,299 giants, and the winner depends entirely on whether you want battery life or a stylus.
PCMAG · 4m · 5 views
The iPhone Was Panned. Then It Ate the Industry
In 2007 the iPhone lost on every spec sheet, and PCMag still called it the 128K Mac of its century.
PCMAG · 2m · 6 views
Your phone might be the weak link on your carrier
Two million speed tests show the phone in your hand can matter as much as the network it runs on.
PCMAG · 3m · 6 views
Are Smartphones Built To Fail?
Planned obsolescence is real, but a worn battery fakes most of what feels like a dying phone.
Family Handyman · 2m
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: the real gaps
Two 6.9-inch flagships at $1,299, and the differences come down to zoom, weight, and which ecosystem already owns you.
Engadget · 2m
Apple joins the foldable race with the $2,000 iPhone Duo
Apple revealed its first foldable phone with a passport shape, custom titanium hinge, and a $1,999 starting price.
Ars Technica · 2m · 7 views
Apple Unveils the Foldable iPhone Duo
New CEO John Ternus debuts Apple's first folding phone and a major AI overhaul for Siri amid economic headwinds.
NPR · 1m · 8 views
Apple Unveils iPhone Duo
Meet Apple's first foldable iPhone, featuring a massive 7.6-inch display, A20 Pro chip, and intelligent dual-screen features.
Apple · 3m
Black Is Back for the iPhone 18 Pro
After skipping a dark shade on the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple brings back classic black for its latest flagship line.
The Verge · 1m