Memory chips are getting more expensive. New analysis finds that's expected to shrink the global market for budget smartphones this year.

It's good to know how long your phone will get updates before you purchase.

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.

For the better part of the last decade, sharper cameras, bigger screens and longer battery life have defined annual smartphone upgrades. But that may no longer be enough to dazzle consumers – at least ...

MWC doesn’t see many flagship phone releases anymore, but the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are worthy of fanfare and likely best in show this year. Both Android phones 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 ...

Next-gen smartphones are pushing the boundaries in battery technology. Some manufacturers are going all in, bringing a wave of devices with massive battery capacities designed for improved endurance.

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 ...

“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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The Department of Management at LSE. Across the globe, governments and schools grapple with a persistent question: Should ...