News & Reviews:   Smartphones

We have talked about the rising cost of smartphones this year. But today, a new report highlighted by Android Authority suggests that average smartphone storage capacity will continue to increase in 2026, even as component prices climb. According to market research firm TrendForce, average storage across smartphones is expected to rise by about 4.8% this year.

As we have been reporting for weeks, the shortage of memory chips across the world will raise the prices of smartphones this year. According to new research from Counterpoint Research, rising DRAM and NAND flash costs are significantly increasing the bill of materials for smartphones across all price segments, forcing manufacturers to reconsider their component strategies.

Like the other tech brands, Lenovo has warned its channel partners that prices for select commercial devices could rise in early March 2026 as global memory chip shortages continue to squeeze margins across the technology industry. The pricing update is expected to affect a range of products from Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) portfolio, which includes commercial laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones.

According to the latest data from Similarweb, at the beginning of this month, Threads had 141.5 million daily active users (DAU) on the smartphone app compared to X, which had 125 million DAU. That said, what should you know about it?

Qualcomm Technologies has officially unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, positioning it as the company’s latest premium-tier chipset for next-generation flagship smartphones. The new platform expands Qualcomm’s high-end lineup by offering another top-tier option for manufacturers and a broader range of premium choices for consumers.

Shopping for a new phone? In that case, you might want to nail down your choice before the end of the year. It's reported that Samsung could increase the prices of upcoming smartphones due to rising production costs.

When you buy a new phone, have you ever wondered what the camera model numbers mean? In this article, we will be taking a look at the number of tech brands supplying camera sensors and how they differ from each other.

Starting from 20 June 2025, all new smartphones and slate tablets sold in the European Union must feature a new energy label rated from A to G.

If you recall, we discussed power banks in an article last week. For our follow-up to last week's article, we'll go over how to calculate Wh, details to note when purchasing a power bank, and some recommended features or brands to look out for. Without further ado, let's get started.

As President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 25% tariff on any smartphone not manufactured in the US, this could spell a big problem for Samsung Galaxy devices. According to reports, Galaxy users could see prices rising by 40% if the proposed import tariff is implemented.