Mobile Phones

Motorola Has Delayed Its New Razr Phones For Certain Carriers

Credit: Sam Rutherford for EngadgetThe newest Motorola Razr smartphones were set to launch on May 15, but certain carriers have pushed back their availability. According to 9to5Google, Verizon, Straight Talk, Total Wireless, and Visible have postponed the release to May 22. We've contacted Motorola for further clarification.When a prospective buyer asked on X about...

Apple’s iOS 19 is Expected To Offer AI-Driven Battery Improvements

Credit: imageBROKER/Valentin Wolf via Getty ImagesWith just about a month remaining until Apple's highly anticipated WWDC 2025 event, the rumor mill is already buzzing with speculation about the next major update for iOS. The most recent leak comes from Bloomberg's trusted reporter Mark Gurman, who reveals that Apple is working on an innovative, AI-powered...

Apple’s New Accessibility Feature May Soon Let you Control your iPhone with Your Thoughts

Apple now accepts neural interfaces as a mode of input for its phones, tablets, and headsets, opening up accessibility for people with profoundly limited mobilitySynchronApple is entering the brain-computer interface (BCI) space, according to a press release from New York-based startup Synchron. The goal is to help individuals with limited mobility control devices like...

xMEMS Introduces A Sompact Speaker Designed For Smartwatches

Credit: PixabayxMEMS has launched the Sycamore-W, which it claims to be the "world’s thinnest speaker designed for wrist-worn wearables." At just 1 mm thick and weighing only 150 mg, the Sycamore-W is about 70% smaller than typical smartwatch speakers. xMEMS adapted the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology used in cell phone microphones to create drivers for...

Apple is Reportedly Planning to Increase the Prices of its Upcoming iPhones

Image Credits:Brian HeaterAccording to The Wall Street Journal, Apple intends to raise prices for its upcoming iPhone models, set to launch this fall. However, the company is reportedly aiming to avoid directly linking the price increases to U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Instead, Apple is considering attributing the hikes to other factors, such as...

The iPhone 17 Could Receive a Significant Boost in RAM

Credit: Digital TrendsExpectations for the iPhone 17 were high, but a new rumor suggests an even bigger tech leap: every model may feature 12GB of RAM and include Apple Intelligence, according to leaker Digital Chat Station.This leak supports earlier claims made by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, adding further weight to its credibility. With current iPhones...

The World’s First Tri-Fold Smartphone Debuts Internationally

The first tri-fold smartphone was launched in China last year, but its global release has now been confirmedHuaweiHuawei introduced the world's first tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT, in September 2024, though it was initially limited to the Chinese market. Now, the company has announced its global release—though finding one may still be a challenge.Samsung...

E Ink Gaming Slate Brings Back 80s Text Adventures

This unique platform lets you play as you read, turning traditional reading into an interactive adventure inspired by classic computer games and choose-your-own-adventure books"Ink Console/Crowd SupplyIn the early days of personal computers, graphics were quite basic, which is why text-based adventure games became so popular. The Ink Console seeks to revive this nostalgic feeling...

A Feature-Rich E Ink Smartphone is Here, Designed as a More Eye-Friendly Option for Avid Doomscrollers

The HiBreak Pro sports a 6-inch ePaper display with fast refresh tech, low-power processing, GPT assistance and dual camerasBigmeThese days, many of us spend a significant amount of time staring at compact screens, which can strain our eyes. Last year, Bigme introduced a more eye-friendly option with its HiBreak E Ink smartphone, and now,...

A New Competitor in Satellite-to-Cell Technology Emerges

Credit: PixabayFor most smartphone users, encountering a complete loss of signal is a rare event. For some, these interruptions may feel like a brief, welcome pause from constant notifications. However, in emergency situations, the ability to connect is critical, underscoring the importance of reliable communication.On January 8, 2024, Elon Musk's Starlink, leveraging T-Mobile's network...