Mobile Devices 26 August 2025 - 26 October 2025

Next-Gen Smartphones Push Toward 256GB as On-Device AI Demands More Space
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Next-Gen Smartphones Push Toward 256GB as On-Device AI Demands More Space

Smartphone makers will boost built-in storage in 2026 despite rising flash-memory costs, with average handset capacity up 4.8%, according to TrendForce. Apple’s iPhone 17 starts at 256GB, while Samsung raised U.S. prices on its Galaxy S26 lineup. DRAM contract prices are set to jump up to 95% this quarter. Gartner forecasts smartphone prices could rise 13% by year-end as memory costs surge.
March 23, 2026
Nothing Phones Get ‘Bloatware’: Ads on Lock Screen & Instagram Pre-Installed – Fans Are Furious
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Nothing Phones Get ‘Bloatware’: Ads on Lock Screen & Instagram Pre-Installed – Fans Are Furious

Nothing has launched the Android 16-based OS 4.0 open beta for its Phone (3a) series, introducing a refreshed UI, new camera presets, and the “Lock Glimpse” dynamic lock-screen wallpaper feature. Select midrange models will now ship with pre-installed third-party apps, a first for the company. Nothing says these changes support revenue without raising prices. Fan response is mixed, with some calling the apps “bloatware.”
October 26, 2025
Foldable iPhone Shocker: Apple’s Titanium-Aluminum Hybrid Set to Redefine 2026 Lineup
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Foldable iPhone Shocker: Apple’s Titanium-Aluminum Hybrid Set to Redefine 2026 Lineup

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in late 2026 as part of the iPhone 18 series, featuring a hybrid titanium-aluminum frame and a book-style design with dual displays—5.5 inches outside, 7.8 inches inside. Analysts disagree on the exact frame materials, but both cite titanium for strength. The device may drop Face ID for Touch ID and will run iOS 27, optimized for foldables.
October 9, 2025
Mobile Phone News Blast (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025)
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Mobile Phone News Blast (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025)

Apple released iOS 26.0.1 on Sept 29, 2025, addressing iPhone 17 connectivity and camera issues. OnePlus set Oct 27 for its OnePlus 15 launch in China, with global sales to follow. Samsung updated its TryGalaxy web app Oct 1 to showcase One UI 8 and Galaxy AI features. Counterpoint Research projects smartphone AI SoC shipments will jump 74% in 2025, with Apple taking 46% of the market.
October 1, 2025
Mobile Phone Shockwaves: Apple’s Big Shift, Samsung’s S26 Secrets, Google’s AI Pixel & Huawei’s Comeback (Sept 25–26, 2025)
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Mobile Phone Shockwaves: Apple’s Big Shift, Samsung’s S26 Secrets, Google’s AI Pixel & Huawei’s Comeback (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Apple shifted all iPhone 17 production to India, exporting $7.5 billion in iPhones from April to July. Samsung leaks show the Galaxy S26 Ultra will use M14 OLED displays and a new privacy mode, while Android 16 rolls out early. Google’s Pixel 10 launched with AI features and T-Mobile/Starlink satellite support. Xiaomi’s 17 Pro/Max will feature a rear “Magic Back Screen” and debut HyperOS 3.
September 26, 2025
Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Huawei’s Comeback & Other Mobile Bombshells (Sept 19–20, 2025)
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Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Huawei’s Comeback & Other Mobile Bombshells (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 launched worldwide Sept 19, drawing large crowds and strong demand, especially in China. Huawei countered with a global release of its Nova 14 and new smartwatches the same day. Xiaomi announced it will skip its “16” series and launch the Xiaomi 17 this month, featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Global smartphone output rose to 300 million units in Q2 2025, up 5% year-on-year.
September 20, 2025
Mobile Tech Earthquake: Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone Air, Pixel 10 Upgrades & Foldable Frenzy (Sep 11–12, 2025)
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Mobile Tech Earthquake: Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone Air, Pixel 10 Upgrades & Foldable Frenzy (Sep 11–12, 2025)

Apple introduced the ultra-thin iPhone Air at $999 and the iPhone 17 lineup, highlighting a 5.6 mm design and new AI features. Google launched the Pixel 10 series with a 3 nm Tensor G5 chip and Android 16. Samsung revealed the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11, both with new AI tools, and confirmed a tri-fold device by year-end. Huawei will debut the Mate XTs tri-fold phone with an in-house 5G chip on Sept 4.
September 12, 2025
Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 17 “Awe”, AI Pixels & Big Leaks Rock Early Sept 2025
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Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 17 “Awe”, AI Pixels & Big Leaks Rock Early Sept 2025

Apple will launch the iPhone 17 series on September 9, introducing 120 Hz displays for non-Pro models and a possible ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air.” Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup on August 20, focusing on AI features and keeping prices flat. Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is set for September 4, with the Galaxy S25 FE expected. Huawei opened pre-registration for its tri-fold Mate XTs in China ahead of a September 4 debut.
September 2, 2025
Mobile Mayhem: Foldable iPhone Rumors, Pixel AI Phones & More – All the Big Smartphone News (Aug 25–26, 2025)
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Mobile Mayhem: Foldable iPhone Rumors, Pixel AI Phones & More – All the Big Smartphone News (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Google launched the Pixel 10 series, highlighting new AI features like a “photo coach” and proactive assistant, with prices unchanged at $799 and $1,799. In China, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ with a 7,000 mAh battery and ultra-bright display. Reports indicate Apple plans a super-thin iPhone 17 Air for 2025 and a foldable iPhone in 2026.
August 26, 2025
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