Counterpoint Research has published an analysis of the global premium smartphone market in H1 2026. According to the firm, the sales of premium smartphones increased by 5% in H1 2026 compared to H1 2025. That and other factors have increased the share of premium smartphones in the overall smartphone market from 25% in H1 2025 […]
Read MoreApple appears to be developing a retail trade-in system that would let customers save a trade-in offer to the Wallet app for up to 90 days, based on code seen by MacRumors. References to the system were found in an update to Apple’s Guide app. Guide is used by Apple employees, Apple Authorized Resellers, and […]
Read MoreLast month, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S12 series would be unveiled in H2 2026. Samsung didn’t reveal the launch date of the Galaxy Tab S12 series, but the lineup has moved a step closer to launch as it got certified by Bluetooth SIG. The Galaxy Tab S12 series includes two tablets – the […]
Read MoreApple hired former American Airlines executive vice president Nick Gatten as its new vice president of government affairs, reports Bloomberg. Gatten will take on some of the duties of senior vice president of government affairs Katherine Adams, who is retiring at the end of 2026. Gatten will report to Apple senior vice president and general […]
Read MoreGalaxy users will soon be able to share photos, videos, contacts, website links, and more via Quick Share simply by tapping their Galaxy device against another Galaxy device. Called Tap to Share, Google has revealed that the feature will be coming to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z […]
Read MoreUsually, when Samsung starts rolling out a new security patch to its smartwatches or even smartphones and tablets, for that matter, the brand usually offers it first to the latest or the most premium model in the respective device category. That doesn’t seem to be the case with the August 2026 security patch. Samsung has […]
Read MoreLaptops outfitted with Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs are some of the best in the market for people looking to crush their daily quotas or survive mountains of schoolwork due to their reliable performance rates. long battery lives and sturdy designs. Yet, many of them have had their price jacked through the roof thanks to the ongoing […]
Read MoreSamsung’s battery manufacturing division, Samsung SDI, has announced that it has partnered with General Motors (GM) to jointly develop prismatic batteries for GM’s next-generation electric vehicle (EV) models. The South Korean tech giant says that these batteries will feature high energy density and fast charging. Samsung is also acquiring GM’s 49.99% share in its partnership […]
Read MoreToday, Spotify has announced a new label for AI artists. It’s called « AI Persona », and it’s meant to signal to listeners that an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and « does not represent a real person », the company says. This will begin appearing in mid-September. Interestingly, this will not only be applied to artist profiles that […]
Read MoreToday, Spotify has announced a new label for AI artists. It’s called « AI Persona », and it’s meant to signal to listeners that an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and « does not represent a real person », the company says. This will begin appearing in mid-September. Interestingly, this will not only be applied to artist profiles that […]
Read MoreApple has secured lower prices for OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, according to industry sources cited by South Korea’s DealSite. For example, the report said Apple will pay LG and Samsung around $68 per OLED display destined for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, down significantly from the $110 to $120 that […]
Read MoreA newly published Apple patent application describes a system for deciding, in real time, whether to interrupt what someone is doing on a device or leave them alone. The application was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on February 5, 2026 and published on August 6, 2026, as spotted by patent tracking […]
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