Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent leaker asked the top five smartphone makers in China why we don’t see small phones with 6-inch displays. The companies reportedly felt that 6-inch screens weren’t great for displaying content, and that 6.5-inch displays were the most popular. The manufacturers also suggested that it was difficult to … Read More “Manufacturers want you to say goodbye to small phones once and for all” »
In the coming days, a lot will be said about Tim Cook’s legacy at Apple. He expanded the company’s products into new categories like wearables and headphones, debuted a suite of services, developed a strong customer base in China and led the company to a $4 trillion valuation. From the moment Cook officially took the … Read More “Tim Cook’s Legacy: Turning Apple’s Tech Chic Gadgets Into Status Symbols” »
We’ve seen enough product announcements from Framework at this point that today’s updates feel more or less routine. The biggest new thing is an updated motherboard with Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 processors that can either be dropped into the existing Framework Laptop 13 or bought as part of the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro. … Read More “Framework's CEO on the RAM crisis and creating a "MacBook Pro for Linux users"” »
Oppo has packed so much tech into the Find X9 Ultra that it’s going to take multiple presentations to cover everything. So, the company is getting a head start before tomorrow’s unveiling with this detailed description of the quad camera system. First, Oppo focuses on 10x optical zoom (230mm). It says that previous devices have … Read More “Oppo explains how and why it designed the first 50MP 10x camera for the Find X9 Ultra” »
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We’ve long been spoiled for choice with amazing camera phones, but right now, only a few models stand head and shoulders above the competition. And no, you won’t find my best picks among household names like Apple, Samsung, or even Google. No, instead phones like the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are setting the new standard … Read More “One of the best phone cameras ever” »
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition features all kinds of sports. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints … Read More “Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for April 22 #576” »
I really hoped the Android world had quickly gotten over Apple’s clearly style-over-substance Liquid Glass UX redesign. We’re nearly universally agreed that it looks like something scraped from 2007-era Microsoft, and that’s before we even get to the accessibility headaches. So imagine my surprise when I booted up the new OPPO Find X9 Ultra and was … Read More “This could be 2026’s best smartphone, if only it didn’t rip off Apple’s Liquid Glass” »
When incoming CEO John Ternus assumes leadership of Apple later this year, he’ll inherit a series of significant challenges facing the tech giant. But his decades of experience within the company should position him well to navigate those tides. Ternus, whom Tim Cook named as his successor on Monday, currently serves as Apple’s senior … Read More “From AI to iPhone Innovation: The Challenges Facing Apple’s New CEO” »
Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi A7 Pro 5G in India, and the company has now followed it up with a 4G variant of the A7 Pro, alongside the standard Redmi A7 4G. The Redmi A7 4G features a 6.88-inch LCD, while the A7 Pro 4G gets a 6.9-inch panel. Both devices offer a 120Hz refresh … Read More “Redmi A7 and A7 Pro budget 4G phones announced” »
