The Xiaomi Mix Flip finally makes it global debut
After a couple of months following its official launch, Xiaomi has announced that their Mix Flip foldable will be going global. The post The Xiaomi Mix Flip finally makes it global debut appeared first on Phandroid. Back in July, Xiaomi of.....»»
The Redmi K80 is Affordable, and Comes with a Killer Chipset
The phone's biggest highlight is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip inside. The post The Redmi K80 is Affordable, and Comes with a Killer Chipset appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi’s Redmi devices have always shined in comparison to compet.....»»
We Might See a Xiaomi-branded Smartphone Chip Soon
The company is expected to begin mass producing the new chips next year. The post We Might See a Xiaomi-branded Smartphone Chip Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon line is probably the undisputed brand when it com.....»»
People have been Buying Less Foldables, New Data Shows
Xiaomi, Motorola, and HONOR showed impressive numbers, however. The post People have been Buying Less Foldables, New Data Shows appeared first on Phandroid. Since their arrival on the scene, foldable phones have been occasionally touted by.....»»
Turns out, the AI upgrade ‘supercycle’ isn’t happening with iPhone or Android
AI was supposed to lead to a supercycle of smartphone growth, not just among iPhone users but also Android. But it turns out, that’s simply not a thing yet—at least based on global 2024 smartphone trends. Sales are trending up, but not at all for.....»»
Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world?
Capping global warming at 1.5°C is a tall order. Achieving that goal will not only require a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, but also a substantial reallocation of land to support that effort and sustain the bios.....»»
Shells, teeth and bones of "weird and wonderful organisms" provide historical environmental clues
An international study shows how chemical fingerprints left by "underappreciated" aquatic organisms could help scientists monitor global environmental change......»»
How one company is putting an end to inaccurate skin tones in smartphone photos
Smartphone company Tecno is creating Universal Tone — a system that aims to finally bring an end to inaccurate skin tones in your photos......»»
Hands on with Kuxiu X36W Pro Max Magnetic iPad Wall Mount Charging Stand
Kuxiu has a range of magnetic charging stands for iPad, and the wall-mounted version has finally arrived. Here are my impressions of this variation of the stand.Wall mount your iPad and keep it charged via the Smart ConnectorWhen Kuxiu started adding.....»»
Apple again supporting World Aids Day, donating $5 for every qualifying purchase
Apple is again supporting World Aids Day on December 1st, and will be donating $5 for every qualifying purchase between November 29 and December 8. This will be the 18th year in which Apple has supported The Global Fund, which seeks to fight HIV,.....»»
Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008
Apple is noted for taking its time when it comes to entering new product categories, but a 2008 patent shows that the company had been working on Vision Pro for at least 15 years before it finally launched. Both the patent drawing and the descript.....»»
Apple donating $5 per Apple Store purchase made with Apple Pay for World AIDS Day
Apple customers using Apple Pay to purchase goods via its retail outlets will trigger a donation to The Global Fund, as part of a donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day.An iPhone showing an Apple Pay transaction - Image credit: AppleEvery year, A.....»»
Apple fails to ride global 2024 smartphone boom with Apple Intelligence
Despite the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple has not seen the same growth in the recovering smartphone market as other players — but that's expected to change in 2025.Apple Intelligence's Siri animation on an iPhoneThroughout 2024, reports of sm.....»»
"Very, very slow": plastic treaty talks grind forward
Negotiations on a first global treaty to curb plastic pollution are moving "very, very slowly", diplomats and observers told AFP on Wednesday, threatening the chances of reaching an agreement......»»
ChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPT
As we reported last month, OpenAI has finally launched SearchGPT, which is essentially a search engine developed by OpenAI that uses artificial intelligence to find and combine the best results from the web. And with the latest ChatGPT update for iOS.....»»
HyperOS 2 Finally Lands on the Xiaomi 14
Hyper OS 2 comes with new integrated features from Android 15. The post HyperOS 2 Finally Lands on the Xiaomi 14 appeared first on Phandroid. At this point in time one can probably say that most Android brands do a pretty good job of provi.....»»
This Black Friday Offer Saves You $200 with the Google Pixel 8!
Folks after a capable smartphone camera might want to check out this deal. The post This Black Friday Offer Saves You $200 with the Google Pixel 8! appeared first on Phandroid. While the Pixel 9 series is finally here, the Google Pixel 8 i.....»»
After a disappointing COP29, here"s how to design global climate talks that might actually work
Many people long involved in global climate negotiations see the annual United Nations COP climate talks as fundamentally flawed. That includes me......»»
The next Witcher game has entered ‘full-scale production’
We finally got an update on Project Polaris, commonly known as The Witcher 4......»»
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’s Disney+ release date moved up
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew was set to debut on December 3. However, Disney has moved the two-episode premiere to an earlier release date......»»
Apple finally announces streaming date for ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ movie
The Apple original film Fly Me to the Moon veritably bombed at the box office, when it hit cinemas in July of this year, grossing a mere $42 million worldwide. In fact, the poor takings for the film is seen to be one of the factors that led Apple to.....»»