Mobile Phones 24 August 2025 - 28 November 2025

Samsung’s Free One UI 8.5 Upgrade Hits Galaxy S24 Phones As Global Rollout Widens
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Samsung’s Free One UI 8.5 Upgrade Hits Galaxy S24 Phones As Global Rollout Widens

Samsung is pushing out the stable One UI 8.5 update to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra owners in South Korea, marking the latest expansion of a software rollout kicked off earlier this month. According to SamMobile, the firmware—version S92xNKSU5DZOP—lands at over 4GB for those upgrading from the existing stable One UI. This shift is notable—Samsung is putting features that debuted on its latest Galaxy models into some older high-end phones. One UI, the company's Android skin, hits version 8.5 and spreads more Galaxy AI capabilities, tweaks to design, and updated privacy tools across both phones and tablets. Those additions aren’t just for the newest devices anymore.
May 11, 2026
iPhone Fold: Apple’s Crease‑Free $2,400 Foldable iPhone Is Getting Real – Design, Price, Heated Display Patent and 2026 Launch Leaks
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iPhone Fold: Apple’s Crease‑Free $2,400 Foldable iPhone Is Getting Real – Design, Price, Heated Display Patent and 2026 Launch Leaks

Apple’s long‑rumored foldable iPhone – widely referred to as “iPhone Fold” – is rapidly moving from speculation to something that looks very close to a finished product. In the last few days we’ve seen new reports on its price, design, production status, and even a fresh Apple patent for a heated foldable display, all pointing to a premium, crease‑free foldable expected around September 2026. MacRumors+2MacRumors+2 Below is a detailed, up‑to‑date roundup of everything that’s emerged up to today, November 28, 2025, including key points from Windows Central, CNET’s reporting, ExtremeTech, Y.M. Cinema, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, and today’s regional coverage.
November 28, 2025
Black Friday 2025: Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip7 Hit Record-Low Prices as Samsung Sparks Foldable Phone Price War
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Black Friday 2025: Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip7 Hit Record-Low Prices as Samsung Sparks Foldable Phone Price War

Published: November 28, 2025 Black Friday 2025 has turned into a full‑blown price war in the foldable phone world. Samsung has pushed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 to their lowest prices yet, while Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2025 is fighting back with aggressive discounts of its own. At the same time, Android tablets, smart home gear, and carrier bundles are piling on even more savings.
November 28, 2025
Galaxy S23 Black Friday 2025: Best Upgrade Deals in the USA for S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra Owners
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Galaxy S23 Black Friday 2025: Best Upgrade Deals in the USA for S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra Owners

Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and if you’re still holding onto a Galaxy S23, S23+ or S23 Ultra in the United States, this might be your best window to upgrade without breaking the bank. Samsung’s official US store is running aggressive trade‑in promotions on the new Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Z Flip 7 through Black Friday week, with most offers running until November 30, 2025. SamMobile+1 In this guide, we break down the best Black Friday upgrade paths specifically for Galaxy S23 series users, explain how Samsung’s trade‑in program works, and help you decide whether to upgrade now or keep your S23 a little longer.
November 28, 2025
New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)
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New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)

If you’ve just unboxed a shiny new iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max or iPhone Air, you’re not alone. Demand is huge: in China, iPhone sales jumped 22% in the first month after the iPhone 17 launch, with the new lineup making up nearly four‑fifths of Apple’s smartphone sales there. Reuters Reviews are praising the A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras and “Apple Intelligence” in iOS 26, especially on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Times of India But before you can enjoy any of that, you need to get years of photos, chats, apps and passwords from your old phone onto the new one — safely and completely. That’s exactly what CNET’s guide on “The Best Ways to
November 22, 2025
Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More
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Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More

Black Friday may still be weeks away, but the smartphone deals have already begun in force. Retailers and carriers are rolling out early Black Friday promotions on popular handsets, some of which match or exceed the expected discounts of the big day itselftomsguide.com. Industry observers note that consumers don’t necessarily have to wait until Thanksgiving weekend – in fact, now might be the time to snag certain phones at their lowest prices. “It’s Black Friday month already,” writes Tom’s Guide, noting a “particularly delicious deal” on a just-launched foldable that has emerged ahead of scheduletomsguide.com. Many of these offers come with no gimmicky hoops to jump through beyond standard sale terms, meaning shoppers can score massive savings without complex requirements
November 4, 2025
OPPO Find X9 Pro’s Monster Battery & 200MP Camera Leave iPhone 17 Pro in the Dust
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OPPO Find X9 Pro’s Monster Battery & 200MP Camera Leave iPhone 17 Pro in the Dust

Oppo has clearly prioritized battery endurance. Both new models use cutting-edge silicon-carbon batteries that pack huge capacity into a relatively slim body. The Verge’s Dominic Preston reports that with moderate use he easily got “three full days with the always-on display off” on the X9 Pro theverge.com. In an independent endurance test by Notebookcheck, the Find X9 Pro lasted 11 h 17 m of continuous screen-on work – more than four hours longer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max under the same stress notebookcheck.net. As Notebookcheck concludes, this substantial lead reflects “exceptional battery management combined with the benefit of its big 7,500 mAh power cell” notebookcheck.net. In practical terms, Oppo says even heavy users can go a full day or
October 30, 2025
Xiaomi Unleashes Redmi K90 Pro Max: 7,560mAh Battery, Bose Audio – and a Memory Chip Crisis
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Xiaomi Unleashes Redmi K90 Pro Max: 7,560mAh Battery, Bose Audio – and a Memory Chip Crisis

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand revealed the K90 lineup at a livestreamed event in China on Oct. 23, 2025 pandaily.com. The standard Redmi K90 starts at ¥2,599 for 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage pandaily.com – replacing last year’s K80 reuters.com. The high-end Redmi K90 Pro Max starts at ¥3,999 for 12/256 GB, with higher tiers up to 16 GB/1 TB at ¥5,299 notebookcheck.net. Xiaomi also introduced an exclusive “Champion Edition” of the Pro Max at ¥5,499 pandaily.com. Android Authority praises the Pro Max as a true “spec monster” androidauthority.com. In fact, the tech site calls it a “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mid-ranger [that] embarrasses flagships twice its price,” noting the phone combines flagship‐level features at a budget‐friendly cost androidauthority.com
October 24, 2025
Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone
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Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone

According to reports in Bloomberg News and The Verge, Google has quietly launched a Trusted Tester program for its most devoted Pixel fans. The company invited Superfans to apply to an exclusive contest to test future Pixel hardware tech.slashdot.org timesofindia.indiatimes.com. As Times of India summarizes, “Google is inviting 15 dedicated fans into its secretive Pixel testing program,” a first for the tech giant timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Those selected will get prototype Pixel phones to try at home, long before the general public can see them. Official contest rules make clear the strict rules: every tester “must all sign a non-disclosure agreement to receive [the] device,” and they must use Google-supplied protective cases to disguise the hardware when outdoors tech.slashdot.org theverge.com. In short,
October 21, 2025
Samsung AXES Galaxy S26 Edge as ‘Plus’ Model Returns to Lineup
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Samsung AXES Galaxy S26 Edge as ‘Plus’ Model Returns to Lineup

Samsung’s experiment with ultra-slim “Edge” flagships has largely failed. The Galaxy S25 Edge – just 5.88 mm thick and marketed as a rival to Apple’s new iPhone Air – drew critical notice for its design but tanked commercially. According to Korean reports, it managed only ~190,000 sales in its first month and just 1.31 million total by August 9to5google.com. By contrast, the normal S25 Ultra sold over 12 million units in that period. In other words, the Edge tanked. Tech analysts point to its compromises: it chopped battery capacity down to 3,900 mAh and carried a premium price despite being, in effect, a mid-tier model tomsguide.com. These trade-offs apparently weren’t worth it for consumers. The flop is widely cited as
October 18, 2025
Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More
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Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More

Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” iPhone 17 event: Apple’s fall hardware event lived up to its billing with the debut of the iPhone 17 lineup. The standard iPhone 17 now sports a larger 6.3-inch, 120 Hz display and a revamped 48 MP ultrawide camera techcrunch.com. The iPhone 17 Pro models received a design overhaul on the back: their three cameras are arranged in a wide rectangular bar spanning the phone’s width, an aesthetic echo of some Android rivals techcrunch.com. Notably, Apple switched the Pro’s frame from titanium back to aluminum – a reversal of last year’s material change techcrunch.com. Apple held pricing steady despite the upgrades: the iPhone 17 starts at $799, while the Pro and Pro Max come in at $1,099 and
September 18, 2025
Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4
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Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4

Foldable smartphones have matured from futuristic gadgets into a competitive mobile category. Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi are among the leading brands pushing the envelope of what foldables can do. Here we compare three top book-style foldables of the current generation – Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6, the anticipated OnePlus Open 2, and Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 4 – across hardware, software, design, user experience, and value. We’ll also glance at other upcoming foldables like Google’s Pixel Fold successor and Huawei’s latest Mate X. Whether you’re eyeing productivity, photography, or just the wow-factor of a big screen in your pocket, read on for an in-depth look at how these foldables stack up. All three phones adopt the book-style folding design, but differ
August 27, 2025
Mobile Phone Mania: Launches, Leaks & Market Shake-Ups (News Roundup Aug 23–24, 2025)
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Mobile Phone Mania: Launches, Leaks & Market Shake-Ups (News Roundup Aug 23–24, 2025)

Apple’s annual iPhone launch is just weeks away, and leaks are in full swing macrumors.com. Alleged iPhone 17 Pro Max schematics surfaced, revealing two versions of a new metal-encased battery – an L-shaped one for models with a SIM tray and a rectangular one for eSIM-only models macrumors.com. This hints Apple may continue offering both eSIM and physical SIM options internationally, even as it removed the SIM tray from U.S. iPhones last year. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly prepping new “TechWoven” premium cases for the iPhone 17 lineup to replace last year’s much-criticized FineWoven material macrumors.com. Leaked packaging suggests these cases could support a “Crossbody Strap” accessory for on-the-go use macrumors.com. On the software front, Apple pushed out iOS 18.6.2 with
August 24, 2025
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