Google, Qualcomm bring eight years of updates for Snapdragon 8 Elite phones
High-end mobiles released this year, and even a few mid-range models, too, should get updates for nearly a decade.
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Oppo’s Reno 13 splits mid-range AI phones three ways
Packing in water and dust resistance, several cameras, and AI features, the Oppo Reno 13 series aims to impress…
Apple’s iPhone SE replaced with $999 iPhone 16e
Not quite as low-priced as its predecessor, the iPhone 16e aims to get an iPhone 16-styled device with Apple…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reviewed: slick and future-friendly
A minimalist design in a maximum size, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra brings the features for one of the year's…
Asus readies a gaming phone with light-up skills
Gaming laptops tend to get crazy lights to make their style, which may explain the path of the latest gaming…
HMD’s satellite service launches locally
If you're planning on getting lost on walkabout, you may need a backup plan. Fortunately, HMD now offers that locally.
Oppo Find X8 Pro reviewed: a flagship alternative
Delivering great tech at a fraction of the cost of other flagships, the Oppo Find X8 Pro deserves to be…
Leica makes the iPhone into a classic camera with extra grip
There's no such thing as an inexpensive Leica, but if you own an iPhone, there might be a compromise of sorts…
Vodafone coverage expands as Optus coverage kicks in
There's now more choice for consistent and reliable mobile coverage, as a deal between Telstra's biggest rivals…
Apple’s iOS 18.3 rolls out with less intelligence on news summaries
If you're already used to the summaries Apple Intelligence imparts on your news, iOS 18.3 is nixing them for a time.