Latest articles, news and analysis in the Mobile category.
A new Samsung foldable phone expands its approach beyond size, focusing on real-world usability that could finally make flexible displays mainstream.
USB drives and SD cards are becoming significantly more expensive, with no end to the trend in sight. Supply chain issues and changing demand patterns are forcing organizations to rethink their storage strategies.
Two new FIDO2 Level 2 hardware keys from Kensington offer phishing-resistant MFA via USB-C, USB-A, and NFC, targeting enterprise passwordless strategies while maintaining durability and cross-platform support.
The URBAN TAPSAFE external SSD redefines mobile storage with NFC tap unlock and blazing speeds, but its engineering tradeoffs reveal a more nuanced story.
Microsoft has ended activation for Windows phones, effectively halting new device support. The move leaves original equipment manufacturers and developers scrambling to adapt to a post-activation ecosystem, with no clear alternative in sight.
A new collaboration between Qualcomm and Chinese chip designer CXMT aims to bring 3D DRAM-based neural processing units (NPUs) to smartphones by 2027, promising significant performance gains but raising questions about platform lock-in.
The Exynos 2600 emerged as a response to Samsung's financial setbacks, blending cutting-edge performance with practical constraints. Its design reflects both ambition and the realities of mass production.
The semiconductor industry faces a pivotal moment as TSMC solidifies its lead in advanced process nodes, while Samsung struggles with declining yields. This dynamic shift could reshape chip manufacturing and influence future device performance.
A new U.S. export restriction targets ASML’s advanced lithography machines, used in nearly every cutting-edge semiconductor, threatening to disrupt China’s chip manufacturing while raising questions about the future of global tech supply chains.
A groundbreaking collaboration between Qualcomm and CXMT aims to redefine smartphone memory, promising faster speeds and greater efficiency that could transform mobile computing.
Apple is accelerating production of its foldable iPhone, signaling a major bet on an unproven market segment. While competitors have struggled with losses in this space, Apple’s entry could either redefine the category or face similar challenges if mainstream adoption doesn’t materialize.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series offers polished upgrades, but its cautious innovation strategy may not satisfy those craving bold advancements.
Apple is significantly expanding its partnership with TSMC to focus on System-on-Integrated-Chip (SoIC) technology, signaling a major strategic move that could redefine chip performance and thermal management in next-generation processors. This expansion aims to address growing challenges in heat di...
Samsung’s long-awaited 2nm process node has yet to meet the performance and reliability benchmarks set by Qualcomm, complicating efforts to reduce dependency on TSMC for high-end mobile chips. Industry sources suggest the process is still in early stages, with significant hurdles remaining before it...
A strategic collaboration between Qualcomm and Bosch is set to redefine advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) by merging high-performance computing with thermal efficiency, potentially accelerating development timelines for automakers.
A new mobile app compresses the essence of higher education into a daily-use platform, forcing a reckoning between depth and accessibility. The result challenges conventional notions of academic rigor while offering unprecedented convenience.
A new era of mobile processors is arriving, where sustained 5 GHz operation becomes standard thanks to TSMC’s latest lithography advancements. This shift isn’t just about raw speed—it’s a fundamental rethinking of how memory bandwidth, transistor density, and thermal efficiency intersect in smartpho...
The Apple A19 Pro chip introduces a significant leap in instructions per clock cycle, outperforming competitors by notable margins and setting a new standard for performance efficiency.
