The biggest chunk of what I cover: phones, the silicon inside them, the software that ages them, and the slow creep of AI into every part of the stack. I care more about what a device is actually like to live with than about the spec sheet it launched on.
Memory chip prices pushed every Samsung foldable up $100 at Unpacked. The odd part is that Samsung sells the memory too, which makes this…
The CMF Watch app stopped pairing watches on 19 July 2026. Nothing X takes over, but the migration is one way and several things…
The OnePlus 15R runs cooler and lasts longer than the flagship above it, because the cheaper Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 does not cook itself.…
The real issue in AI isn't benchmarks, but sovereignty, focusing on control over compute, models, and access. Hardware access determines power, as seen in…
Broadcom's $30 billion agreement with Apple, announced on July 7, 2026, ensures the production of custom silicon products through 2031. This commitment enhances Apple's…
MediaTek still sells more phone chips than anyone. By 2026 that's the least interesting thing about it: 3nm flagships, satellite NTN, and co-designing Google's…
From 2022 to 2026, Apple transformed its product lineup through innovative hardware and software advancements, emphasizing Apple Silicon, AI integration, and privacy. Despite progress,…
OnePlus is withdrawing from the US and Europe. Here's how corporate merger, tariffs, and geopolitics killed a cult Android brand.
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, TDF and France Télévisions demonstrated 5G Broadcast, enabling simultaneous live streaming to multiple devices without data congestion. However, challenges…
Running a local LLM on Android gives you real privacy, but the NPU is walled off from the open models and de-Googling costs you…
A daily driver's read on on-device AI across 2026 flagships: the Gemini Nano v3 hardware gate, Apple's unshipped promises, Samsung's land-grab, and how much…
Nothing's three-tier plan took a U-turn: back to Qualcomm, the Glyph Matrix, CMF spun off, and a new entry-level B series as a memory…
Apple Silicon continues to dominate performance, exemplified by M-series chips enhancing MacBook and iPad capabilities. However, Siri's lagging AI integration contrasts this success, revealing…
The Phone 1's final update landed in July 2026, closing four years of support at Android 15. But LineageOS 23 already runs Android 16…
Huawei's Mate 60 Pro unexpectedly launched in 2023 featuring the Kirin 9000S chip, surprisingly circumventing US sanctions. HiSilicon, Huawei's silicon arm, encompasses its mobile,…