Samsung defeats Apple, becomes biggest smartphone brand in Q1 2024

Samsung defeats Apple, becomes biggest smartphone brand in Q1 2024

Samsung regained its number-one position in the global smartphone market in Q1 2024. The South Korean firm defeated Apple just one quarter after it was pushed down to second, thanks to impressive sales of the Galaxy S24 series, which was launched in January earlier this year. Samsung sold over 60 million smartphones in Q1 2024 … Read more

ICYMI: the week’s 7 biggest news story from the best smartphone for eclipse photography to Android Find My device

ICYMI: the week’s 7 biggest news story from the best smartphone for eclipse photography to Android Find My device

Tech. Tech never changes. Well… okay… tech does a lot of changing – there’s exciting new gadgets released everyday – but one constant in the space is the unrelenting speed with which hardware and software updates roll out (and we really wanted to make a Fallout reference because the new show is fantastic, more on … Read more

How to photograph the total solar eclipse with your camera or smartphone

How to photograph the total solar eclipse with your camera or smartphone

The total solar eclipse is coming, and of course you’ll want to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment with your best camera. Whether that’s your DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone, we’re here to give you the best tips possible. But let’s be honest, taking photos of the sun is hard on a normal day, and the total eclipse … Read more

New Android 15 feature could turn your smartphone into a desktop computer

New Android 15 feature could turn your smartphone into a desktop computer

Did you know that Android OS has had a desktop mode similar to Samsung Dex for the past five years or so? It’s true. The mode first came out back in 2019 on Android 10.  It allowed you to connect your smartphone to a monitor, mouse, and keyboard setup turning it into a mini-desktop. No … Read more

Don’t blame Apple for the US smartphone market, blame the US carriers

Don’t blame Apple for the US smartphone market, blame the US carriers

Write this down, because I’m going to tell you my secret to understanding the US mobile industry for the last 20 years. The answer to everything is ‘The Carriers.’ Every question, every conundrum. If you want to know why we DO have this, or DON’T have that? The answer is the US carriers: AT&T, Verizon, … Read more

This rugged smartphone has the biggest phone battery ever but that’s not its most interesting feature – TANK3 PRO has a DLP projector, a 200-megapixel camera and a camping light

This rugged smartphone has the biggest phone battery ever but that’s not its most interesting feature – TANK3 PRO has a DLP projector, a 200-megapixel camera and a camping light

The 8849 TANK3 PRO is a rugged smartphone sporting a massive 23,800mAh battery, which means you won’t have to worry about running out of juice while on the go.  While the battery should be the main highlight, as the phone also supports 120W super-fast charging, the TANK3 PRO boasts several other unexpected standout features. Marketed … Read more

Huawei could steal the foldable smartphone crown from Samsung

Huawei could steal the foldable smartphone crown from Samsung

Samsung has been the king of the foldable smartphone market since the launch of the Galaxy Fold in 2019. However, the company will lose its crown soon, at least as per a new report. And it would be none other than Huawei that would steal Samsung’s crown. Huawei could overtake Samsung in foldable smartphone market … Read more

Samsung’s new mid-rangers deliver security tech never seen on the A-series smartphone

Samsung’s new mid-rangers deliver security tech never seen on the A-series smartphone

Samsung is expanding its mid-range smartphones by adding two new, more secure models to its A-series: the Galaxy A35 5G and the A55 5G. The pair’s robust security comes in multiple forms. Chief among them is the introduction of the tech giant’s Knox Vault software. What this does, according to the announcement, is it physically … Read more