Spending time on your smartphone scrolling through social media and replying to messages isn’t bad for mental health, psychologists say. Analysing both Android and iPhone users, the British researchers found time spent on a smartphone to be a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress. People who scored highly on depressive symptoms, meanwhile, were not … Read more
Smartphones don’t arrive with stylus pens very frequently. This is not necessarily because of the design issue, it’s largely because OEMs face issues with charging the stylus – they need to be in contact with the device to charge its battery. This problem could find a solution very soon – a new hope has been … Read more
When Google released the Pixel 5, one of the new things that users could expect was a redesigned Google Camera app. Not only do you get a cleaner looking design but you also get a newer layout as well as reorganized features so using your Pixel device’s camera is easier and more convenient. While version … Read more
Who’s up for a smartphone camera that opens and retracts much like the point-and-shoot camera of yesteryears? This is not a new concept you’ll argue, we’ve seen phones with cameras that physically move in and out, but Xiaomi is doing this better with its new lens. Xiaomi has recently launched a telescopic lens featuring a … Read more
Only months after the Dimensity 720 and the Dimensity 800U were launched as capable processors for mid-range phones, MediaTek has rolled out a new member in the Dimensity portfolio. Dubbed the Dimensity 700, it brings 5G capabilities, advanced multi-media and imaging features to mass-market smartphones. The new chipset is based on 7nm process and is … Read more
LG is set to expand its new Velvet UI to more budget phones. The announcement was recently made by the other South Korean tech giant. The company has been working hard to innovate and improve business strategies in recent months. The LG Wing was recently introduced, wowing the market with its Wing mechanism. There were … Read more
Qualcomm is expected to launch its new, top of the line chipset in December this year. These are early days to suggest what phones may come out with the unannounced Snapdragon 875 processor, yet some companies have already made their intentions clear. While Xiaomi or Vivo could be the first to introduce the chipset on … Read more
The Pixel Stand is a wireless charger stand that can turn your Pixel device into a sort of Google Assistant-powered Smart Display. And with Android 11 already rolling out and the Pixel 5 starting to be available to more locations, an update is coming to the Pixel Stand that will make it even more useful. … Read more
A host of budget smartphones have been released as customers look for cheaper alternatives. Experts say many are now looking for cheaper options as they cannot justify high price points from manufacturers, with costs for some top of the range devices hovering at £1,000. Meanwhile, many may be fed-up with smashing the screen and facing … Read more
While you’ll probably never run out of things to watch with all the Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime TV, and all other services around, there are still some people who may be looking for things to watch that will not cost them much. For those who have Samsung Smart TVs, one service that they could continuously … Read more