Enlarge / Repairs to phones and tablets like those made by Samsung could be possible for up to five years after they leave the market, if an EU proposal is implemented. (credit: Getty Images) European Commission regulators have suggested that smartphones and tablets sold there offer 15 different kinds of spare parts for at least […]
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iPhone overtakes Android to claim majority of US smartphone market
For the first time ever, there are more iPhones in use in the US than any other type of smartphone. Citing data from analytics firm Counterpoint Research, the Financial Times reports the iPhone overtook the entire Android ecosystem in June to claim 50 percent of US market share. In doing so, Apple achieved its highest-ever […]
Apple wasn’t the only smartphone brand struggling in China this fall
Apple wasn’t joking around when it warned that the Chinese smartphone market gave it grief in the fall. IDC estimated that iPhone shipments fell just shy of 20 percent year-over-year toward the end of 2018, hitting 11.8 million. It’s the third consecutive year of declines, the analyst group said, blaming this year’s drop on a […]
The Morning After: The allure of a $600 smartphone
Good morning! As the Engadget team limbers up for both Samsung’s big Galaxy Unveiled event and the world’s biggest mobile phone show (both later this month, we’ve got two smartphones that balance top-end specs with more wallet-friendly prices. Style in spades, but what about everything else? Review: Honor View 20 smartphone Despite a price tag […]
Pew: Smartphone penetration ranges from 24% in India to 95% in South Korea
Smartphone ownership in South Korea is higher than any other advanced economy, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.Read More
Many teens resist allure of smartphone ‘catnip’ — but some still struggle
The seemingly irresistible draw of social media scrolls on smartphones can be hard to withstand. But some teens are finding ways to strike a balance. Studies have found slight associations between spending five hours or more online and poorer adolescent well-being in surveys.
5 ways your smartphone can help you work from home
In today’s world, going to work doesn’t always mean heading into an office — or even using a computer. Modern technologies and features on your smartphone make it possible to stay connected to your job, even when you’re not sitting at a physical desk. We’ve rounded up five features you can use today that […]
This video perfectly demonstrates how much worse even the best smartphone cameras are compared to traditional cameras (GOOG, GOOGL)
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Google’s Pixel 3 smartphone has one of the best cameras on any smartphone. It takes gorgeous photos, just like its iPhone equivalent. But even the Pixel 3 still struggles to keep up with a traditional camera. Google’s new Pixel 3 smartphone is an excellent device in lots of ways. It’s got sharp […]
Xiaomi’s new gaming smartphone comes with a Joy-Con
We’ve already seen the likes of Razer and ASUS making a push in the gaming smartphone market, but what you probably don’t know is that Xiaomi has also been somewhat involved in this space — just not with its own identity. Dubbed Black Shark, this startup has been leveraging Xiaomi’s investment and smartphone manufacturing know-how, […]
OnePlus rescheduled its upcoming smartphone event because Apple just recently announced its own event on the same day (AAPL)
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson OnePlus rescheduled its OnePlus 6T smartphone announcement event because Apple recently announced it’s hosting an event on the same day. OnePlus’ launch event is now taking place one day earlier, on October 29, at the same venue as originally planned. The company says it will cover the costs of travel changes and tickets […]