…(2022) or later has been security hardened. Earlier versions have not. Ultimately, Android 15 will be the baseline for a secure system, leading smartphone makers to increase OS upgrade policies. Google Play Store removed 2.36 million ‘harmful apps’, banned 158,000 ‘bad developers’, and stopped adding 1.3 million new apps in…
…Region Number of Vodafone sites Previous population coverage New population coverage North East 6 50.8% 89.8% Devonport 3 81.2% 98.4% South East Coast 5 75.2% 97.9% West Coast 3 47.3% 84.8% Meander Valley – West Tamar 3 84.3% 93.1% Cybershack Smartphone news and reviews…
…the company’s $36 share price drop from 26 December to 24 January. The impact was not just from the CCP subsidy but also Indonesia’s ban on selling iPhone 16 models. Indonesia is the fourth-largest Asian smartphone market, dominated by Oppo, Xiaomi, and Samsung. AI is also part of the issue….
The Samsung Galaxy S25 range redefines smartphone technology with a blend of power, style, and innovation. It’s for those who demand top-tier performance in every aspect of their device. Processor At its core is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, built for speed and efficiency. Whether you’re multitasking, gaming,…
Samsung Galaxy S25 AI is its second generation, running on Android 15 and UI 7.0. It still uses Google Gemini as its base but adds some Samsung-specific apps and features. We will not talk about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series hardware or its function as an Android device but rather…
…increased the number of OS upgrades and security patch policies. Yet an astonishing number of smartphone users have never performed an update. Android 12 or later phones have a nag screen notification and usually an auto-update, so make sure these are enabled. Open your settings and search for Update to…
According to IDC, the 2024 global smartphone market grew by 6.4% to 1.24 billion shipped units, but it was at the expense of Apple and Samsung’s share. The strong growth witnessed in 2024 proves the smartphone market resilience despite lingering macro challenges, currency rate, ongoing inflation, and lukewarm demand, said…
TCL is making waves at CES 2025 with its latest innovations. The highlight is TCL NXTPAPER 4.0, a display technology designed for eye comfort and vibrant visuals. Accompanying this are the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet and TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G smartphone. These products reflect TCL’s mission to deliver…
…user of its first Symbian and then Windows Lumia smartphones, then seeing it destroyed by poor decisions under Microsoft’s inept management and rising from the ashes again in 2016 under HMD, this Finnish brand deserved to survive. Windows Mobile had the potential to be the major smartphone OS but poor…
In 2024, there were nearly three thousand unexplained spontaneous car fires (excluding EVs and Hybrids) in NSW alone. Fire Departments do not keep granular statistics on car fire causes. They increasingly suspect lithium-ion smartphones and laptops are a significant cause, especially when the fire starts inside a parked car. Why…
…your needs are met. The number of Chrome Apps is growing. Chrome Plus can also run many more Android Apps (runs an emulation of Android in Chrome OS) that are not necessarily as fast or fit the 16:9 screen as an Android smartphone or tablet. Otherwise, you can access any…
…the time or inclination to use your smartphone to check? Andatech has an interesting read of sobering myths here. Australian Review: Andatech GT breathalyser Website Company Page Product Page Manual and Help RRP 8/1/25 $289 plus freight if applicable 30-day return policy – restocking fee for change of…
