OnePlus Is Replacing Its Alert Slider With a Button on Upcoming Phones

OnePlus said Monday that its signature Alert Slider feature is being transitioned into a button, much like Apple did when it replaced a similar feature with the Action button starting with the iPhone 15 Pro. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau discussed the change in a community blog postmentioning that the change is coming after three years … Read more

Best of MWC 2025: Affordable Phones and Cool Camera Concepts

Mobile World Congress 2025 has brought the tech world to the busy streets of Barcelona to tout its latest, greatest innovations. And we’ve seen plenty in our time here, from quirky concepts to products you can actually buy. (Of course, we’ve also eaten our weight in tapas and maybe even tried a few local beers.) … Read more

I Got a Look at Samsung’s New Affordable Galaxy A Phones at MWC 2025

Samsung has debuted its latest midrange phones, the $500 Galaxy A56, $400 A36 and $300 A26. All three devices have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. I got a first look at the phones during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and my first impression was that they felt impressively more premium … Read more

I Saw Shockingly Thin Phones Everywhere at MWC 2025. But Do People Even Want Them?

Amid the throngs of humanoid robotscar concepts and futuristic displays at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, dozens of people swarm around one particular stand. From a distance, it appears to be one of many booths showcasing yet another smartphone lineup. But a closer look reveals what everyone’s eagerly trying to get their hands on: a … Read more

Samsung’s New Galaxy A Phones Are Truly Affordable. I Got a First Look at MWC 2025

Samsung has debuted its latest midrange phones, the $500 Galaxy A56, $400 A36 and $300 A26. All three devices have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. I got a first look at the phones during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and my first impression is that they feel impressively more premium … Read more

Football Fans, Music Nerds, Kids: HMD’s New Phones Cater to Many A Niche

Hot on the heels of last year’s Barbie phone, HMD is back with more niche phones to appeal to those whose preferences and needs fall outside of the regular iPhone/Android flagship binary. Some companies rocked up at MWC 2025 in Barcelona this year with no new phones to show off — but not HMD. It … Read more

Forget the $599 iPhone 16E: Samsung’s New Galaxy A Phones Are Truly Affordable

Samsung has debuted its latest midrange phones, the Galaxy A36 and A26, which have larger displays, more powerful processors and, inevitably, new AI features. The phones cost $400 and $300, respectively, and go on sale in late March. The company also unveiled the Galaxy A56 phone, priced at $500, which will be available later this … Read more