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Motorola’s compact razr flex emerges as potential iPhone Duo rival

Motorola’s leaked razr flex could challenge Apple’s iPhone Duo with a shorter, wider foldable design aimed at making big-screen smartphones considerably more pocketable.

Vietnam unveils $7,200 custom iPhone 18 Pro Max with ruby

A custom iPhone 18 Pro Max plated in 18K rose gold and set with a ruby between its three cameras is priced at around $7,200 for the 2TB version in Vietnam.

iPhone Duo steals the spotlight, but iPhone 18 Pro demand holds up

The iPhone Duo may be Apple’s biggest new attraction, but interest in the iPhone 18 Pro remains strong despite early concerns about weaker demand.

iPhone 18 and 18e tipped for spring 2027 launch as price pressures mount

Apple’s standard iPhone 18 and lower-priced iPhone 18e are rumored to launch in spring 2027, marking a significant shift in the company’s iPhone release strategy.

Wider screens, no hinges: A new direction for smartphone design?

Huawei’s Pura X View is drawing interest in a wider smartphone design without a folding screen, raising the possibility of a phablet revival and renewed competition over handset shapes.

Honor turns smartphone into a ‘telescope’ to challenge iPhone 18 Pro Max

Honor’s latest moon photos suggest smartphone photography is entering a new phase, with external optics becoming as important as sensors and AI processing.

Three long-lasting smartphones for buyers in Vietnam

For people who need a phone that lasts, three 10,000 mAh models on sale in Vietnam offer distinct trade-offs in weight, charging and cost.

Apple’s iPhone 20 Pro may look stunning, but at what cost?

Apple may be planning an almost bezel-free, four-sided curved display for its 20th-anniversary iPhone, a visually ambitious idea that could come with significant compromises in everyday use.

Using an iPhone Pro Max without a case: How durable is it?

Apple’s latest iPhone Pro Max promises tougher glass and better thermal management, but is it durable enough to use without a case or screen protector? A year-long real-world test offers some clues.

9 reasons the iPhone 20 Pro could be Apple’s biggest upgrade in years

Apple’s iPhone 20 Pro could mark the biggest redesign since the iPhone X, with an all-glass look, under-display Face ID, a 200MP camera and other major upgrades rumored for the 20th-anniversary model.

iPhone 20 Pro Max leak points to near-7-inch display, 6,000mAh battery

Apple has only just released the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, but early leaks are already pointing to bigger displays, a major redesign and a potentially record-breaking battery for the rumored iPhone 20 Pro models.

Motorola Signature 27 challenges iPhone 18 Pro Max with 200MP camera

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max will not have the late-2026 flagship stage to itself, as Motorola prepares the Signature 27 with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chip, a 200MP telephoto camera and Gemini AI.

iPhone 18 Pro teardown reveals bigger cooling system and battery

The first iPhone 18 Pro teardown has revealed a larger vapor chamber, a slightly bigger battery and internal changes that helped Apple shrink the Dynamic Island.

Huawei's non-folding wide-screen phone emerges as a surprise hit

Huawei's Pura X View has sold more than 280,000 units in five days, suggesting there may be an appetite for wider smartphone screens without the complexity of a foldable design.

Vietnam resellers cash in on scarce wine-red iPhone 18 Pro Max

Scarce supplies of Apple's wine-red iPhone 18 Pro Max created a brief resale opportunity in Vietnam, with some traders making $190-265 on each early purchase slot.

Gold-plated iPhone 18 Pro Max costs over $11,700 in Vietnam

A luxury iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring a sculpted dragon, gold-plated back and diamonds is priced at more than $11,700 in Vietnam, as bespoke versions arrive alongside Apple’s latest phones.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be unusually hard to buy

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be harder to find than its $1,999 price suggests, with hinge production constraints reportedly cutting iPhone Duo shipments ahead of its October launch.

iPhone 18 Pro debuts in Vietnam with limited first-day supply

Apple-authorized retailers in Vietnam began delivering the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at 8 a.m. on September 18, but limited first-day supply left many pre-order customers waiting.

Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo may still face a familiar foldable flaw

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the nearly $2,000 iPhone Duo, will be an important test of the company's ambitions in the foldable phone market.

iPhone Duo and iPhone 20 give buyers reasons to skip the Pro Max

The iPhone 18 Pro Max brings major upgrades, but Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo, a delayed standard iPhone 18 and anticipation for 2027 could give buyers three reasons to wait.