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I’ve switched phones 50 times in five years – here are the 11 things I do first

As someone who tests phones for a living, my SIM card rarely stays in the same device for more than a month. On average, I’ve ...

Global memory chip shortage may push up prices of phones and PCs in 2026

A global memory chip shortage in late 2025 is driving up the cost of smartphones and laptops, and the effects could last until 2027, says IDC. The shortage is happening as chip makers prioritize AI ...

My favourite phone of the year is much cheaper than you think

It’s made me appreciate the cheaper devices that still impress, which is why my favourite phone of the year is the Google ...

One UI 8.5 internal testing goes live for a long list of Galaxy devices

Samsung has started internal One UI 8.5 testing for the following models: Galaxy S25 Ultra Galaxy S25 Edge Galaxy S24 Ultra Galaxy S23 Ultra ...

Memory crisis seems to have hit Xiaomi, and it could impact Samsung and Apple in 2026

The memory crisis isn’t theoretical anymore. Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra reveals how rising RAM costs are quietly reshaping flagship ...

3 Samsung Galaxy Watch features you're probably not using, but should be

Most people buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch for the basics – fitness tracking, notifications, and the convenience of having a ...