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#nokia-asha-style-design

The Realme C100 has a 6.8" display, a 720p+ LCD with 144Hz refresh rate and 900 nits of brightness. It is rated IP64 (dust proof, splash resistant) and has a drop-resistant design.

Phone cases should be fun and protective, with a range of options from ultra-thin to rugged, but most users prefer something in between.

Why do I have to bring a mini computer that tries to drive engagement 24/7? Why do I take it into bed? Wake up with it, eat my dinner with friends with it? We don't stop. The problem lies partly in the addictive business model of digital platforms, which prioritise engagement and time spent on devices.

Unihertz's booth at MWC was a little out of the way, but those who did find it all seemed to want to pick up the Titan Elite 2. Sure, the cosmic orange color attracted attention, and the QWERTY keyboard reminded one showgoer of his old BlackBerry. But once I picked it up, I could see why it was so popular. It's slim, light, and pocketable, and the physical keys just beg to be pressed.

iQOO is refining its smartphone portfolio strategy due to rising component costs. Instead of launching a Neo series device in 2026, the company will be focussing on its flagship products.

Thanks to the way Google's for years now been deconstructing Android and pulling OS-level pieces out of the operating system itself - so they exist as regular ol' apps and can consequently be updated quickly, frequently, and in a way that reaches everyone instantly, regardless of what phone or carrier they're using - even Android phones from eight years ago get updates numerous times a year that are all virtually equivalent to an entire iOS operating system rollout.

When folded, it's roughly the size of the Mini, maybe even smaller depending on how thick the hinge is. When unfolded, you get a full 6.1-inch or 6.7-inch display, same as the regular iPhone or Pro Max. The people who loved the Mini weren't asking for a smaller screen, they were asking for a phone that didn't dominate their pocket or require two hands for basic tasks. A clamshell gives them that portability without forcing them to squint at a 5.4-inch display.

At the start of December, Google reported that Android 16 adoption was low. However, our tech-savvy audience is ahead of the curve and most of the people who voted in last week's poll have version 16 running on their phone. For some (7%), it's because they bought a new phone recently and it came with Android 16 out of the box. The majority of voters (55%), however, received version 16 as an update.

"Asus will no longer add new mobile phone models in the future,"

The Pixel 7a came out in May 2023, followed by the Pixel 8a in the subsequent year, which was released in the month of May as well. Last year's Pixel 9a launched in the month of April, marking an earlier than usual launch, and the Pixel 10a could very well follow suit. According to a recent leak, Google will open pre-orders for the Pixel 10a starting February 18, followed by availability on March 6.

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026, India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is now claiming that the country will soon have its own smartphone brand (or brands, plural), and promises the Indian government has done all the "homework" required for such an endeavor. This brand (or these brands, it's unclear if we're talking about one or more) will be launched within the next 12 to 18 months and will be "global".

The Camon 50 series, Tecno's imaging flagship line, will deliver "a revolutionary snap experience, offering smarter scene recognition, enhanced processing intelligence, and greater creative flexibility", the official press release says. Beyond photography, the Camon 50 devices will be "packed with practical AI features that enhance everything from content creation to daily task management, offering users a truly intelligent and comprehensive mobile experience".

Apple is widely rumored to be introducing variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max later this year, and Samsung is apparently paying very close attention to iPhone-related rumors. That's because the Korean company is now said to be considering re-adding the feature to its lineup as well. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S10 both had variable aperture main cameras, but the feature was dropped with the Galaxy S20 generation in 2020.

Realme is unveiling the Neo8 on January 22, and ahead of that, the company is showing it in all three colorways in which it will be sold. These roughly translate from Chinese as Cyber Purple, Mecha Grey, and Origin White.