BBC’s Maya Even greeted viewers on a February evening in 2000 with a simple question about the future. She introduced a report from The Money Programme that examined how phone companies and tech giants poured billions into linking mobile devices to the internet. Nils Blythe took the story from there, traveling first to Tokyo where the shift already showed real momentum.
RugOne, a new brand spun out of Ulefone, made a strong impression at this year’s IFA in Berlin. The Xever 7 series is now available, with two smartphones to pick from: the regular Xever 7 and the higher-end Xever 7 Pro. Both of these devices are based on a basic but extremely useful concept: fixing an issue that many people face when they’re on the go all day or, worse, stuck somewhere without an outlet.
Fourteen years ago, Sony’s Xperia Play phone attempted to blur the line between phone calls and game controllers. It slid open to show a series of buttons that made each thumb swipe feel like crossing the finish line. The device soon disappeared from memory, but AYANEO has brought the concept back to the forefront with the Pocket Play, their first smartphone.
Now $999.99, down from $1,299.99 retail, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the Android flagship of 2025. With a beautiful display, fast performance, high-end cameras and long battery life, it’s the best value for those who want a premium phone experience.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has taken over The View in Brussels as part of a promotional event tied to the Galaxy S25 series launch. From May 3 to May 18, 2025, the company is sponsoring free rides on this attraction at Place Poelaert, Brussels, which normally costs €10 per ride.
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You’ve seen the tri-fold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, but what about the purported Samsung Galaxy quad-fold smartphone? This device, with four interconnected panels with three hinges, allowing it to fold in multiple ways, was spotted in a recent “ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING BENDABLE DISPLAY” patent filing.
The 256GB Motorola RAZR+ (2024) folding smartphone has never been offered at a lower price new, and you can get one for $499.99 shipped today, originally $999.99. Even with its folding capabilities, the handset’s 4000mAh battery still provides all-day battery life, complete with 45W TurboPower charging. Product page.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI Sketch to Image feature is now integrated into Drawing Assist. This means that users will be able to utilize more than a single input, like drawing with the S Pen or one’s finger.
