smartphones

On Wednesday, Samsung took wraps off its latest generation of foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in Seoul. The Galaxy Unpacked event was the biggest from the company in the recent past and as expected, Samsung showed off its Android hardware prowess across product...

The renowned Dutch electronics manufacturer Fairphone has captured the attention of smartphone enthusiasts worldwide with its unique approach to Android devices. The company is now planning to launch the much-hyped smartphone Fairphone 4 in the United States. What Happened: Known for its emphasis...

On Wednesday, BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) posted a surprise profit for the first quarter as the cybersecurity business enjoyed higher client spending, while its enterprise IoT software is enjoying a strong momentum in the automotive sector as the architecture of EVs continues to...

In a united effort to protect their children from the pitfalls of smartphone addiction and exposure to adult content, parents in the Irish town of Greystones have adopted a groundbreaking voluntary code, refusing smartphones for their kids until they reach secondary school. What Happened: ...

The danger associated with the addictive nature of phones and tablets goes beyond the destructive content users have access to on their devices, which more than 60 school children recently experienced when their school bus driver fell unconscious in Warren, Michigan. When seventh grader Dillon...

Apple Inc.‘s (NASDAQ: AAPL) upcoming iPhone 15 lineup is one of the most highly-anticipated smartphones of the year, with rumors and leaks suggesting some truly groundbreaking innovations.  What Happened: Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup is expected to release in September. Already...

The iPhone made its public debut in 2007, when Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) co-founder Steve Jobs presented the revolutionary device to the world. Before it became a huge success for Apple and one of the top-selling phones worldwide, many — including one big rival — were...

Key Takeaways: Xiaomi’s revenue fell 23% year-on-year in last year’s fourth quarter on sluggish smartphone sales, resulting in a 67% decline in adjusted profit The company forecast it will spend more than 100 billion yuan on product development over the next five years as it revs up to...

BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:BB), the once-dominant smartphone pioneer, is set to come alive on the big screen in May, revealing the story of its rise and fall as Apple Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone took over. What Happened: IFC Films has released the first trailer of “BlackBerry,” a...

Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) has unveiled a new brand logo and launched a next-generation smartphone that users can fix themselves.  What Happened: Before refreshing and introducing a new visual identity, Nokia announced a new smartphone — G22 — that encourages the "Fix It Yourself" trend.  See Also:...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is scheduled to report its fiscal year 2023, first-quarter results on Feb. 2 and investors are fretting over the impact China production disruptions and the economic softness may have had on the quarter’s performance. What Happened: Apple ended the December...

Many people around the world recognize the iPhone from Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) as one of the leading smartphones today. The revolutionary phone was unveiled 16 years ago by Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs. Here’s a look at the announcement and how the stock performed...

Leading technology company Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) announced the launch of a new product at CES 2023 Thursday. Here are the details on Snapdragon Satellite. What Happened: Qualcomm has shown off several new products and partnerships at CES 2023, held this week in Las Vegas. On Thursday, the...

The popularity of Apple Inc.'s NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhones among smartphone users is reportedly worrying Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google to such an extent that the tech giant is thinking of taking a big gamble. What Happened: Google is planning to double down on...

The smartphone market is going through a downturn amid economic setbacks and channel inventory correction. Most analysts expect the downturn to linger for a while and this view was echoed by a corporate executive. What Happened: The smartphone market might not regain momentum at least in the...