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For years, smartphone buyers have had it pretty good. Even budget phones now offer fast processors, high-refresh-rate displays, and cameras that would’ve seemed flagship-worthy just a few years ago.

In an era where smartphones keep getting larger, both flip phones and compact smartphones have carved out a niche for users who prefer easier-to-hold devices. But since these two kinds of smartphones ...

“Forget inflation—the real reason your next phone will cost a fortune is the “hidden” (perhaps not so hidden at this point) war for memory. As AI giants swallow up the world’s chip supply to power ...

2025 might be the year for compact smartphones. Starting with the iPhone SE 4, which is rumoured to launch in the coming weeks, major Android players are also expected to introduce mini versions of ...

The budget smartphone market has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, and 2025 marks its most impressive leap yet. Ultra-budget smartphones priced under $300 now offer features that ...

Samsung’s new phones all get AI enhancements, and the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra has a Privacy Display that can block the screen from nosy neighbors. The headline ...

Smartphones may look familiar on the surface in 2026, yet the technology inside is taking a decisive leap forward. AI-native processors, new connectivity layers and advanced display systems are ...

Modern smartphones rolled out in 2007, the year that fertility rates began falling. Two studies say that is not a coincidence. By Sabrina Tavernise The enduring mystery of the fertility decline has a ...