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Forget Samsung — we just got our first Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone from an unlikely source
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile chipset was officially unveiled last month, and every time the company unveils a new chipset, it’s always a race to see which Android manufacturer is the first to install it in a commercially available handset. This year, Americans keen to get their hands on the first handset running the new chipset will have to…
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Samsung in the lead as the smartphone market grows – Computerworld
Smartphone deliveries worldwide increased by 5% during the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period a year ago, according to a new survey from analysis firm Canalys. That equates to about 310 million units and is the best performing third quarter for the smartphone market since 2021. Canalys traces the growth to increased demand and an aggressive launch of…
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8BitDo Introduces Its First Smartphone Gamepad
We’ve seen many smartphone gamepads from manufacturers like Razer, GameSir, and Backbone, but one of the biggest players in the controller space—8bitdo—has held out from launching one. That is, at least, until now. 8bitdo just launched the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, the company’s very first entry in the smartphone controller space. The controller features an expanding clamping mechanism that accommodates…
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8BitDo’s first smartphone controller has Hall effect joysticks and triggers
The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller can be attached to smartphones or smaller tablet devices measuring between 100mm and 170mm in length. For expanded compatibility, instead of plugging in with USB-C, 8BitDo’s new controller connects wirelessly over Bluetooth but only supports Android devices. The use of Bluetooth necessitates a 350mAh rechargeable battery in the controller, which 8BitDo says is enough for…
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7 Signs You May Be Addicted to Your Smartphone
Smartphones are practically extensions of our hands—it’s easy to lose track of how much time we actually spend on them. How do you know when it’s more than just a habit and starts veering into addiction territory? Let’s take a look at some signs that might ring a little too true. 1 You Experience Anxiety When Your Phone Is Not…
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Moment’s SuperCage smartphone rig has more ports and more power for filmmakers
Moment’s SuperCage is a new smartphone accessory that improves the functionality and ergonomics of using a smartphone as a pro video camera. Smartphone cages for mobile filmmakers aren’t a new idea — even Moment sells a cheaper alternative — but the SuperCage is its first one integrating a USB-C hub so that there’s one less accessory needed. That way, smartphones…
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7 epic smartphone deals I’d shop this weekend — save on Pixel, Galaxy and more
Buying a new smartphone can be expensive, especially if you’re shopping for unlocked cell phone deals. Fortunately, there are plenty of fresh deals you can take advantage of right now — from both retailers and carriers a like. For instance, right now you can get $200 off the unlocked Galaxy S24 Plus at Amazon or get the new iPhone 16 from…
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How to Take Spectacular Photos at Night Using Your Smartphone
Night photos can be some of the most spectacular you’ll ever take, but shooting in low light does require a little bit of know-how to get the best results. In this piece, we’ll explain why night photography looks so good, the steps you need to take to prepare, and five key pieces of advice. Why Night Photos Can Be Spectacular…
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iPhone 16 Camera Control could be copied by Android — this looks like the next smartphone trend
The iPhone 16 has a brand-new Camera Control button, as we learned at the Glowtime event earlier this week. And it’s clearly making an impact as a few Android phones have already announced they want to imitate it. One example is Chinese phone maker Nubia. Company president Ni Fei took to social network Weibo (via Android Authority) shortly after Apple’s…
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Generative AI could drive 2024 smartphone sales, says IDC – Computerworld
The mobile model used to talk about “there’s an app for that,” Popal said, but as the number of apps soared, there was more of an effort burden placed on users. In theory, she argued, on-device AI could change that. “Gen AI smartphones will completely change the way we interact with our phones,” she said. “Whether it’s processing a return,…
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