The average selling price of smartphones in 2026 is expected to rise 6.9%, Counterpoint Research said. This is being fueled by higher memory chip costs which is raising the cost of smartphones. Memory ...

If you're shopping for a new smartphone in 2026, you're choosing between an Apple product and one of the many Android phones on the market. Going with the iPhone gets you premium build materials, an ...

With the update to our new rating system, it has become much more difficult to get a "very good" rating. Manufacturers therefore have to work even harder. The highest rating was achieved by the Xiaomi ...

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“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The market for budget smartphones is set to shrink as the realities of the memory shortage continue to ...

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.

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 ...

Artificial intelligence is starting to change the way people work, find information and even form social relationships. Yet very little has changed about the devices people often use to access AI: ...