What does a 120Hz refresh rate do? Smartphone refresh rates explained
What is a refresh rate, and how does it affect your smartphone? Here's an explainer of what a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate on a smartphone actually is......»»
Google’s dead Pixel Tablet 2 could have been a solid upgrade
Before the Pixel Tablet 2 was reportedly nixed, Google was eyeing a 120Hz screen upgrade, larger battery, and better cameras for the ill-fated successor......»»
The best-selling smartphones in the world are last year’s iPhones
The three best-selling smartphones in the world last quarter were all last year’s iPhones, with two older Samsung models taking 4th and 5th place, according to a new market intelligence report. The world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2024 wa.....»»
Falcon 9 reaches a flight rate 30 times higher than shuttle at 1/100th the cost
The Falcon 9 rocket is truly delivering on the promise of rapid, reusable launch. SpaceX recently hit some notable milestones with its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, and even in the f.....»»
Sociologist links dads helping out at home and moms returning to work, having second child
Dads, if you are willing to take up the dishwashing sponge, toilet brush or spatula, there is a good chance you will be doing some national service: Boosting both the country's low birth rate and women's contribution to the economy......»»
Canada must turn its impressive biodiversity protection goals into real actions
With biodiversity declining at unprecedented rates worldwide, Canada stands at an important crossroads......»»
Realme Claims that its Newest Midranger is a “Pro” Smartphone
Almost a Pro. The post Realme Claims that its Newest Midranger is a “Pro” Smartphone appeared first on Phandroid. As far as smartphones are concerned, a lot of manufacturers seem to have a loose definition of what “Pro.....»»
Get up to $70 OFF when you buy the OnePlus Nord N30!
Get it for a much lower price than usual. The post Get up to $70 OFF when you buy the OnePlus Nord N30! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a new smartphone without breaking the bank, then you might want to check out what On.....»»
Best Nothing Phone 2a Plus screen protectors
Keep your Nothing Phone 2a Plus display protected with these screen protectors. The post Best Nothing Phone 2a Plus screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is a new smartphone with the same display as the s.....»»
Best Nothing Phone 2a Plus power banks
Charge your Nothing Phone 2a Plus anywhere and anytime with these fast chargers. The post Best Nothing Phone 2a Plus power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Nothing Phone 2a is a smartphone that offers decent mid-range specifications.....»»
New approach uses observed local supervoid to give expansion of the universe an extra push and solve the Hubble tension
Astronomers have known for a century that the universe is expanding. We can now trace this expansion over much of its almost 14 billion year history, with important constraints going back to just one second after the Big Bang! The expansion rate toda.....»»
Oppo Find X8 Pro review: move over Samsung, this is my new favorite phone camera
The Oppo Find X8 Pro proves that a smartphone can have it all: an excellent quad camera, fantastic hardware, great display and outstanding performance......»»
OnePlus teases a budget phone that outpaces a flagship
It’s been a few weeks since the was officially introduced back in China. It, however, seems that the smartphone maker isn’t quite done yet. An upcoming OnePlus smartphone with the model number CPH2645 and “pineapple” as the motherboard identi.....»»
How a species of ground squirrel manages to go without food and water over the winter months
A team of molecular and physiology specialists at the Yale University School of Medicine has uncovered some of the hibernating secrets of thirteen-lined ground squirrels, and have partly explained how it manages to avoid thirst during its long winter.....»»
Census data analysis shows the South had a much higher mortality rate than the North in the US Civil War
A small team of social scientists at New York University-Abu Dhabi has conducted what they describe as a more accurate assessment of the number of soldiers killed in the U.S. Civil War. In their study published in the Proceedings of the National Acad.....»»
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.....»»
Best Nothing Phone 2a power banks
Charge your Nothing Phone 2a anytime with these best power banks. The post Best Nothing Phone 2a power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Nothing Phone 2a is a smartphone that offers decent specifications across all aspects. It even ha.....»»
Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets
The Find X8 series was announced in China towards the end of October. The post Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets appeared first on Phandroid. Oppo’s launch of its recent Find X8 series devices pr.....»»
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.....»»
2024 was a huge rebound for smartphone sales, but not for the iPhone
2024 is proving to be a very good year for increased smartphone sales. However, the same can't be said for the iPhone......»»
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......»»