Smartphones, laptops, and consumer electronics are bracing for sharp price increases in 2026, as soaring demand for AI data centers pushes the semiconductor industry into a fresh supply crunch.

For users with basic needs, there’s no longer a requirement to spend on a flagship. Budget smartphones today meet the daily demands of most users.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s global version is expected to debut in early 2026, adding fresh excitement to the upcoming high-end smartphone race.

Despite no black version again, the iPhone 18 Pro could shine with enhanced aesthetics.

Apple had a slate of impressive products in 2025, but its inability to deliver on its AI promises defined the year as one of rare public disappointment.

As smartphones increasingly distort reality with AI, users are demanding more honest photography - and real control over the camera.

Apple is expected to continue making waves in the tech world in 2026 with a slew of new products - headlined by the company’s first foldable iPhone.

Whether it’s eventually called “iPhone Fold” or “iPhone Ultra,” it’s clear Apple is gearing up to join the foldable screen race - on its own terms.

Apple’s next-generation flagship, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected in 2026, will feature the new A20 Pro chip built on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process, signaling a major leap in mobile computing power and efficiency.

Leaked images and reports reveal a sleek design, smart Touch ID, and an ambitious push to eliminate the screen crease.

A new leak has confirmed that Apple’s first foldable iPhone, tentatively dubbed the iPhone Fold, will not include one of the most iconic features of its flagship models - Face ID.

From all-around performance to cutting-edge cameras and battery life, here are 2025’s top phones across every category.

Facing rising costs, Samsung must choose between protecting profit margins or preserving market share ahead of the Galaxy S26 launch.

If the iPhone 17 hasn’t completely convinced you, the upcoming iPhone 18 - and Apple’s first-ever foldable model - might be worth holding out for.

While Samsung begins producing next-generation silicon–carbon batteries, the breakthrough technology is reserved for electric vehicles - not smartphones.

Recent leaks suggest the highly anticipated Galaxy S26 lineup, particularly the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra, may not launch in January 2026 as originally expected.

A new lithium metal battery without an anode achieves record-breaking energy density, potentially revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry.

A Samsung factory in Texas is expected to produce sensors for Apple’s next-generation iPhone camera.

Smartphones in 2025 didn’t blow minds with hardware, but AI turned them into powerful productivity tools.

From iPhones to AirPods and MacBooks, Apple has discontinued several popular products as it refreshes its entire lineup.