A smartphone running a full-on Linux operating system, not just some jazzed-up Android skin, feels like a middle finger to the iOS-Android stranglehold. Meet the Liberux NEXX, a bold project from a scrappy Spanish crew aiming to win over privacy geeks and open-source diehards. But with a crowdfunding campaign that didn’t hit its sky-high $1.7 million mark, the NEXX’s story is as gripping as it is shaky.
In 2011, Fujitsu unleashed a curious experiment onto the mobile world: the LOOX F-07C. This wasn’t just another smartphone trying to muscle its way into a market dominated by Android and iOS. It was a bold, almost defiant attempt to fuse a full-fledged desktop operating system—Windows 7 Home Premium, no less—with the compact form of a Symbian-based phone.
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Tech enthusiasts are looking forward to July 1, 2025, when Nothing drops its most innovative handset yet: the Nothing Phone 3. This device sports a design unlike any other the company has released thus far.
In a world where action cameras like GoPro and Insta360’s own X5 dominate the adrenaline-fueled vlogging scene, the humble smartphone gimbal often feels like the overlooked middle child of content creation gear. But Insta360’s latest release, the Flow 2, is here to demand attention. Priced at a wallet-friendly $109.99, this foldable, AI-powered smartphone stabilizer aims to bring pro-level video production to the masses.
Meet the Unihertz Titan 2, a rugged Android beast with a physical keyboard that channels the BlackBerry Passport’s vibe while packing enough modern tech to hold its own. Its Kickstarter campaign quickly exceeded its $100,000 goal, proving there’s still a market for smartphones that break away from standard design.
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Sustainability in smartphones often comes off as a half-baked pledge—some recycled packaging or a repair tool tossed in. Fairphone, though, has been flipping that script for years, and the Fairphone 6, slated to drop on June 25, 2025, is ready to stretch those limits even further. Leaked pics and specs from WinFuture and other sources hint at a phone that doesn’t just focus on repairability but turns it into a hands-on, personalized adventure.
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Samsung’s Fan Edition phones have always struck a sweet spot, packing near-flagship vibes into a wallet-friendly package. With the Galaxy S25 FE, it looks like they’re leaning hard into that strategy. Thanks to leaked renders and early scoops from OnLeaks and SammyGuru, we’re getting a solid peek at what’s dropping later this year.
