Author: Geek Planet

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is less than three weeks away, but much like the years, the leaks just keep coming. Although we’ve seen potential renders of the Galaxy S25 Ultra in the past, have been few actual photos of one. Now a leaked image shows the phone and its incredibly-thin bezels, giving us a better idea of ​​what to expect at launch. The picture was shared on by known tipster Jukanlosreve (who also credited Ice Universe, another leaker). It depicts the right side of what is supposedly the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the slender bezels on its side and corners.…

Over the course of the past few months, numerous outlets have reported on Samsung and Apple’s plans to make “slim” phones. Naturally, one would think that an “innovation tax” is imminent, but it seems these skinny phones won’t deliver a price shock. In Apple’s case, the alleged iPhone 17 Air will replace the iPhone “Plus” model, which apparently had an unexpectedly low sales run. Apple has, therefore, to fill the Plus gap with an Air model this year, without making any big changes to the pricing structure. “The Plus model was stuck in the middle, so its identity was ambiguous…

It seems Samsung is in no rush to rethink its foldable strategy, even if that means taking a backseat at innovation and letting the Chinese labels bear the burden of progressive experimentation. One of Samsung’s manufacturing partners has revealed in an interview that the next slate of foldable phones from Samsung may not offer much in terms of upgrades. Instead, enthusiasts will have to wait for the 2026 slate to see any notable changes. Talking to Korean news outlet, The Electrican executive at China’s FastPrint revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 series may not get much in terms of…

It seems Samsung is in no rush to rethink its foldable strategy, even if that means taking a backseat at innovation and letting the Chinese labels bear the burden of progressive experimentation. One of Samsung’s manufacturing partners has revealed in an interview that the next slate of foldable phones from Samsung may not offer much in terms of upgrades. Instead, enthusiasts will have to wait for the 2026 slate to see any notable changes. Talking to Korean news outlet, The Electrican executive at China’s FastPrint revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 series may not get much in terms of…

Table of Contents Table of Contents It is not the first time I’ve said this It needs guts This is how bad 8MP wide-angle cameras are Does it matter? Let’s make a New Year’s resolution, phone companies. We can do it together. You will stop putting disappointing and/or useless cameras on the back of your phones, and I will stop complaining about them. I’m specifically talking about 8-megapixel wide-angle cameras and 2MP macro/depth cameras, and it’s hardly credible that I’m having to say it as we enter 2025. It is not the first time I’ve said this OnePlus 12R Joe…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Flagship hardware in tablet form Excellent battery and super-fast charging A great media and gaming experience A fantastic keyboard with one exception Great multitasking and software features Excellent value for money For decades, smartphones have progressively grown larger, and subsequently, so have tablets, and the lines between big phones and small tablets have grown progressively more blurry. Some companies make smaller phones or tablets, but these are exceptions to the rule. A case in point is Samsung’s tablet portfolio. Samsung debuted the Galaxy Tab S10 series in October but dropped a replacement for the…

How much did you pay for your last phone? If you own a flagship or even a mid-tier phone from Apple or Samsung, you spent quite a bit. Even if you opted for one of the more budget-friendly phones, we’d be willing to bet this newest release from HMD is still less expensive. The new HMD Key is available for sale in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and while there’s no word on a US release yet, we hope to see it launch there because this handset is only $75. Yes, you read that right: $75. The HMD Key…

The world’s first triple-screen foldable phone is expected to have a successor. The Huawei Mate XTs is anticipated to replace the Huawei Mate XT revealed in China last year, according to Fixed Focus Digital (via Android Authority, Information about the new phone is currently limited. However, it is expected to feature the HiSilicon Kirin 9020 chipset, which is already used in Huawei’s Mate X6 and Mate 70 series. Beyond this, few changes are anticipated as the company transitions from the Mate XT to the Mate XTs. Typically, the company follows an “s” model naming convention when introducing new products with…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Change the form factor of the Fold Thinner, lighter, and curvier Improve the cameras Supercharge the battery and charging Unpack our tri-folding and rollable futures 2024 was a challenging year for Samsung as its smartphone lineup has fallen stale just as it faces more competition in every smartphone segment than ever before. The Google Pixel 8a and OnePlus 12R challenge the Galaxy A, while the Galaxy S24 series faces challenges in every key market. Then there’s the foldable lineup, and it’s where Samsung has improvements to make. The company made foldable phones mainstream, but…

Apple has assembled its largest New Year’s program and feature update for Apple Fitness+ since its launch, all ready for your 2025 plans to be more fit and healthier. In addition to a completely new strength program and a new sport to train for, there are new guest trainers and some in-depth courses for difficult to master yoga and meditation poses and techniques. An all-new three-week course of full-body strength workouts arrives as one of the two complete programs, and what makes it different from others is the entire training team has come together to create the plan. It’s the…