New Samsung Layoffs in the U.S. Show Smartphone Arm’s Struggles, Even as It Profits Massively From AI
A round of layoffs just hit Samsung’s operation in the U.S. In addition to the obvious human dimension…
Chinese Smartphone Companies Rework Devices Around AI
Chinese tech companies have begun to rework mobile devices around artificial intelligence. That’s according to a report Sunday…
China smartphone makers turn to agentic AI as device sales slow
Investing.com — ZTE Corp. (HK:0763) unveiled a range of smartphones with integrated artificial intelligence services, joining Chinese manufacturers…
AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market
Months after analysts warned that AI-driven demand for memory chips would ripple through consumer electronics, India is providing…
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones
North Korean smartphone brand Phurunhanal Electronics appears to have sourced one of its latest phones from the Indian…
Samsung releases One UI 9.0 beta 4 for the Galaxy S26 series
Samsung is edging closer to a public release of One UI 9 for its Galaxy S26 lineup. The…
Caviar unveils gold-plated Messi and Ronaldo smartphones in exclusive new collection
ⓘ Caviar Caviar’s limited-edition “Legends” collection feature Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo. Caviar’s limited-edition “Legends” collection honors football…
Phone maker OnePlus reportedly plans to wind down US and Europe operations
Amid rising consumer electronics prices and slow demand for new purchases, Android phone maker OnePlus plans to wind…
Price Hikes Trigger Smartphone Sales Slump
Global smartphone sales dropped to their lowest second-quarter level in 13 years as manufacturers passed on to consumers…
Acer’s First New Phone in Years Has a Screen on the Back
Acer has largely stepped away from the smartphone industry in recent years; the company’s heavily focused on tablets,…
In This State, a Chatbot Now Doles Out Prescriptions
A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big…
Demand for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 shows no signs of abating
ⓘ Samsung The Samsung S26 Ultra continues to be a bestseller. Samsung has increased Galaxy S26 production yet…