Author: Geek Planet

Table of Contents Table of Contents A smartphone with a built-in smartwatch The biggest battery I’ve ever seen in a phone One of my favorite things about big trade shows like CES is all the weird stuff you can come across. It’s cool to see big announcements from well-known brands, but it’s sometimes more fun to find something utterly bizarre that you weren’t expecting. That’s precisely what happened when I visited Oukitel’s booth at CES 2025. Oukitel isn’t a household name in the US, though the 18-year-old company has a history of creating some of the weirdest and wackiest Android…

Apple doesn’t often announce new iPhone apps, but one may be coming soon, according to 9to5Mac, The recently released iOS 18.3 beta 2 update includes references to a new app called Invites. This app was also mentioned in the earlier iOS 18.2 betas, although it did not appear in the final release. Initially, the betas referred to it as the “Apple Invites” app. While nothing has been confirmed, 9to5Mac speculates that this app could be designed to help users organize meetings and in-person events, similar to features currently available in the native Calendar app. The speculation suggests that the Invites…

Samsung is set to introduce its Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup on January 22. Shortly after, the company may also announce a new mid-priced phone to compete with the Google Pixel 8a. According to Android Authoritythe Galaxy A56 has received several certifications in China, indicating that its launch — at least in that market — is imminent. These certifications have revealed some official specifications and images. The images suggest that the Galaxy A56 will feature a camera bar similar to the one on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Additionally, it will include an LED flash on the right side, along with…

Launched in early 2023, X’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, has made a significant leap with its availability as a standalone app for iPhone and iPad users. In its beta phase, Grok for iOS offers free access to xAI’s latest model, Grok 2, which boasts improvements in natural language understanding and generation capabilities. The Grok app provides an intuitive conversational interface that enables users to engage in dynamic dialogues while creating high-quality images tailored to their specifications. This feature enhances creative expression and leverages real-time data from X and the broader web, making it a powerful tool for information…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Why are microLED displays so expensive? Lower temperatures, higher yields Big potential for small devices What about TVs? Near-future microLED displays “Making microLED displays is extremely difficult, extremely expensive, and has low yield.” That’s how Digital Trends’ Caleb Denison put it when he explained why we probably won’t see a consumer-level microLED television in 2025. However, what about smaller microLED displays, such as those suitable for tablets, laptops, smartwatches, or even smart rings? technology company Smartkem has a solution to the high manufacturing costs involved with microLED displays and is working with display maker…

Table of Contents Table of Contents A fantastic Iron Man-themed design MediaTek power and more tech What about the Poco X7? One to buy? I love special edition smartphones, but they’re quite hard to get right. Some don’t make all that much sense, while others are wonderfully over-the-top yet really niche collaborations. Thankfully, Poco’s Iron Man Edition of its new X7 Pro has absolutely nailed the formula. Announced at CES 2025, I had the chance to see it in person — and it’s fantastic. A fantastic Iron Man-themed design Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsPoco could have gone mad with the…

Smart rings have progressed rapidly within the past couple of years — in the mass market space as well as research labs. At CES 2025, we saw Circular reveal a smart ring with atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection, while Ultrahuman put smart ring tech inside gold and platinum shells. Enter Viv Health, a South Korea-based digital health startup, with its Viv RingThis one does things differently, in quite a literal fashion. Its claim to fame, apart from a polished design? Personalized AI-generated sleep sound. The Viv Ring pulls all the tricks you would expect from an average smart ring, which includes…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case Poetic Revolution Case Ringke Fusion-X Case Hensimple Magnetic Case Nillkin Magnetic Case The OnePlus 13 has finally hit the United States two-and-a-half months after its release in China, and some Android users are anxiously waiting to get their hands on the latest generation of the OnePlus series. It comes in three colors — Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn, and Midnight Ocean — all of which are beautiful on their own, with the latter being the most popular model for its vegan leather finish. It’s also highly waterproof, carrying an IP68 and…

ESR has made a name for itself making affordable and fairly reliable accessories for Apple products. The brand’s iPad gear and charging devices have been a mainstay on my desk over the years. At CES 2025, the company has yet another surprise. The latest from ESR is the Geo Digital Pencil. On the surface, it looks like any other third-party stylus shaped after the Apple Pencil USB-C model. But it hides a neat lost-and-found trick. ESR’s Geo Digital Pencil adds support for Apple’s Find My network, which is quite a surprise, considering the sticker price worth $30 apiece. So far,…

Looking to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 but don’t have the money to pay for it all upfront? Samsung may eventually allow you to rent out the upcoming model and other Samsung Galaxy phones instead of purchasing them right off the bat. Rumors of the smartphone subscription service came out of CES 2025, where Samsung CEO and Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee said that the company plans to introduce the subscription service at this year’s Galaxy Unpacked event in two weeks, according to a report by ETNewsJong-hee said that the service, dubbed the “AI Subscription Club,” will launch in February, two…