Tag: phones

The OnePlus 13 and 13R could be the first real Samsung Galaxy S25 competitors

The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R launch globally on January 7 The OnePlus 13 previously launched in China on December 4 Neither phone’s pricing has been announced yet The long-awaited OnePlus 13 is officially launching worldwide on January 7, alongside its newly-announced midrange sibling, the OnePlus 13R. OnePlus confirmed the…

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rumored features: the key tipped upgrades on the S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to live up to its name as a top-tier smartphone, but will it also be packed full of new and improved features? Based on the tips and rumors we’ve heard so far, we’re expecting a bit of a mix here – with some…

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RCS encryption is still months away following major US telecomms breach

RCS encryption is still months away following a major US telecomms breach Global mobile industry body GSMA is spearheading work on this security update The FBI recommends using encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram The developers of the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard has warned that bringing encryption…

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 is tipped to come with a huge Bixby AI upgrade

Bixby could catch up to Google Gemini in 2025 The upgrade may arrive alongside One UI 7 The new Bixby is already available in China Amidst the rapid rise of ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini, you might have forgotten all about Samsung’s Bixby – but a revamp is coming for the…

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We just got a hint that we might have to pay more for the iPhone 17

iPhone 17 price increases are expected As yet we haven’t seen many price leaks A new model is expected to appear in 2025 It’s a pretty safe bet that the iPhone 17 is going to break cover at some point during September 2025, but how much is it going to…

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Chinese flagship phones are great value for money, but they won’t stay cheaper for much longer – here’s why

Made in China: three words that are as ubiquitous as they are controversial. Pick up anything mass-produced these days – be it clothing, toys, or technology products – and there’s a good chance you’ll find this phrase emblazoned on a label or plastic underside. In the smartphone world, devices made…

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