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Vodafone has found that Europeans are now more interested in buying refurbished smartphones than before. The main reason for making these purchases is the lower cost of the devices.

The analyst firm IDC has said that GenAI smartphones and AI PCs will capture 22% of the market share in their respective markets by the end of 2024. This will boost the capabilities of devices.

The analyst company Canalys has revealed that smartphone shipments were up year-over-year in the final quarter of 2023. It said that this stabilization could represent the start of a recovery.

A small study done at Stanford University concluded that sensors in smartphones can predict when a person is intoxicated with 98% accuracy by looking at the person's voice patterns.

Virgin Media O2 has relaunched its O2 Recycle for Business service to give companies an easy way to get rid of their old phones. The service ensures that old devices are kept out of landfills.

Samsung is reportedly planning to launch a more affordable foldable under its Galaxy Fan Edition lineup. The phone is rumored to be released in 2024 after the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

A new report shows that the cost of Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 seems to be a bit high. In contrast, the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is a possible alternative for 2024 flagships.

Apple's roadmap for the iPhone 15 series has been leaked. The company is said to be planning to launch the iPhone 15 lineup on Sep 13. The iPhone 15 Pro might be the most expensive iPhone ever.

Carl Pei announced his new brand, CMF by Nothing. The sub-brand offers affordable devices with minimalist design. And the first products, earbuds and a smartwatch, will be released this year.

A new set of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 wallpapers has been released on Twitter. The wallpapers are inspired by round rings with different designs and colors. Check them out now.

UNESCO has called on schools to remove technology, such as smartphones, from classrooms unless they are absolutely necessary. It said technology was over-used and caused a significant distraction.

Apple may raise prices for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max despite the falling market. The launch is expected in September, but the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max sales may be delayed.

Apple's iPhone 15 launch may be delayed until Q4 2023. The reason for the delay is unknown but is likely due to manufacturing difficulties. Analysts also expect lower iPhone sales.

Canalys says that the smartphone market is finally showing signs of an early recovery. Shipments have declined every quarter starting in the first quarter of 2022 but now there are recovery signs.

Smartphone shipments globally have declined 14.6% in the first quarter year-over-year. IDC said inventory is still pretty full but good work is being done to help sell these devices to customers.

Apple and Samsung are in close competition in the race to grab the biggest market share. However, overall the global smartphone market has declined again, according to research firm Canalys.

Xiaomi has hit back at Ukraine's assertion that it's an international sponsor of war. The Chinese company said that the phones it sells in Russia are for civilian and commercial use only.

IDC is predicting foldable smartphone shipments will increase by more than 50% this year compared to 2022. It said between 2022 and 2027, it expects to see a compound annual growth rate of 27.6%.

Xiaomi's Redmi Series 12 has four new phones with the most advanced one being Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. The smartphones come with an improved camera system, more connectivity, and better battery life.

The analyst firm IDC has revised its estimates of global smartphone shipment growth this year from +2.8% to -1.1%. A recovery will now not take place until 2024. It also expects prices to fall.

Google shared a blog post commenting on the consequences the CCI's fine imposes on India's economy and the company. It argued that the order affects smartphone prices, costs to developers, and more.

IDC has said used and refurbished phones grew to 282.6 million in 2022, that's several tens of millions higher than in 2021. In the coming years, it expects demand for second-hand phones to rise more.

OnePlus is said to launch a new flagship phone in early 2023. But the flagship model may not officially be called a "Pro." However, it will reportedly be the rightful successor of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

IDC has predicted that foldable phone sales will more than quadruple by 2026 compared to 2021. Despite this, the analyst firm said that it doesn't expect them to become mainstream devices by then.

Customers are moving from the mid- to low-end smartphone market for their new devices as economic pressure tightens budgets. The findings were uncovered by the analyst firm Canalys.

Nothing Phone (1) will finally go official after a few hours, but you can download its stock wallpapers well before it hits the market. You can easily set these as wallpapers on your phone.

According to sources, OnePlus is planning to somewhat distance itself from the Nord brand. The Shenzhen tech firm may be looking to make Nord a separate brand with its own stores and team.

The HTC Desire 22 is a mid-range Android smartphone that is supposed to act as a bridge to the metaverse via the Vive Flow headset. It is priced at £399.00 on the official website of the company.

Samsung has been fined $14 million for misleading advertisements about seven Galaxy phones being water-resistant. The phones were damaged after being used in swimming pools and ocean water.

Samsung has reportedly given up on its plans to release FE-branded smartphones in the future. Sources have also revealed that the S21 FE was the last phone to come with the 'Fan Edition' tag.

Gartner has said that the semiconductor shortage is set to abate in some sectors this year. It also said that worldwide revenues in the industry will increase by 13.6% this year and 3.6% in 2023.

Nearly all Android smartphones and devices packing MediaTek or Qualcomm with a Security Patch dated prior to December 2021 remain vulnerable to an RCE security bug that can allow eavesdropping.

Vodafone's DreamLab app will add a new project that lets users contribute their phone's idle processing power to work out the impact climate change will have on cyclones and other extreme weather.

Samsung has received certification from Qualcomm that its LPDDR5X memory can be used on Snapdragon mobile platforms. It will deliver big performance and power-saving improvements for smartphones.

Vodafone is planning to offer a range of new services in Europe that will extend the life of devices. This will help the company become a circular economy business where little is thrown away.

Serial leaker Evan Blass has shared some more exciting information related to the phone, adding fuel to rumors that Motorola Edge 30 Pro will come with a pen and a folio case. The launch is on Feb 24.

OnePlus is gearing up for the development of OxygenOS 13, but before that, the company is asking for user feedback to shape a "perfect OxygenOS" for OnePlus phones. You can apply online to join.

Microsoft has put its AI technologies to use to offer useful features such as text predictions. The company first added it to Outlook web in 2020 and it'll soon be available for Teams mobile clients.

According to the OnePlus India Twitter handle, the company is planning to launch the much-hyped OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G next week. However, it will likely be limited to select markets at launch.