Kerry Wan/ZDNET Mobile devices are always a tempting target for cybercriminals. That’s true not just for consumers but for companies. According to Google, more than half of organizations have pointed to smartphones as their most exposed endpoint, and data breaches often occur from improper use of these devices. In a blog post released on Tuesday,

Qualcomm is unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 in late September, and its main competitor will undoubtedly be MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500. With that in mind, you may have been wondering when to expect it to be announced. According to a new rumor from the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo,

Honor is rumored to be skipping the number 4 and going from the Magic V3 which launched last year to the Magic V5 which we’re expecting in a few weeks (blame tetraphobia). Now a new rumor out of China purportedly shares the Magic V5’s colorways, and one stands out – gold. It used to be

The new macOS Tahoe 26 is part of Apple’s push for a unified UI, but some Mac owners will not get to experience it as Tahoe drops support for certain Intel-powered Macs. And while some Intel-powered Macs will get Tahoe, this is the last macOS version that they will receive. When macOS Sequoia was unveiled

Cloud gaming is changing how we play video games, making high-end titles accessible on almost any device, including smartphones. But does this mean traditional consoles are becoming obsolete? Let’s understand the rise of cloud gaming, its impact on mobile devices, and what it means for the future of gaming hardware. Cloud Gaming: Will phones replace

Yesterday, we heard about the vivo Y400 Pro, which would arrive as a successor to the Y300 Pro unveiled last September. The Y400 Pro’s leaked image revealed its design, and we also learned about its specs. And while there’s no word from vivo yet about the Y400 Pro’s launch, Amazon.in has listed the Y400 Pro

Nothing will announce its first proper flagship, the Phone (3), on July 1. That’s still several weeks out, so the company has only been sharing macro views of the phone. Well, now Max Jambor has zoomed out to reveal the full picture, though that raises some additional questions. Nothing Phone (3) (leaked image)

Honor X6c is now official as the latest budget entry from the brand. It brings a solid list of specs including a 120Hz LCD, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as well as a 5,300 mAh battery with 35W charging. X6c is built around a 6.61-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz

Motorola today launched the Edge 60 in India, joining the Edge 60 Pro, Edge 60 Stylus, and Edge 60 Fusion previously launched by the Lenovo-owned brand in the Asian country. Motorola Edge 60 Pro The Motorola Edge 60 comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration in India and has two color options – Pantone Gibraltar Sea

In a rare blend of linguistic ability, cyber skills, and relentless follow-up, police constable Adesh Chalwadi from Pune has managed to recover over 250 stolen mobile phones from multiple states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh and return them to their rightful owners. After his basic police training, Chalwadi was posted

vivo launched the Y300 Pro in September, and now it’s already working on its aptly named successor, the Y400 Pro. Today a leak brings us its main specs along with what seems to be a leaked marketing shot. So let’s dive right in. The Y400 Pro has a 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with 4,500-nit peak brightness,

Oppo started teasing the upcoming K13x a few days ago, billing it as a “durable performer” that is “designed for users who demand resilience and performance in equal measure”. The brand hasn’t revealed any of its specs yet, but does claim that it will have a long-lasting battery, ultra-fast charging, and some AI-powered camera features,

I am going to talk about Terminator 2: Judgment Day in a post about AI, but not for the reason you would assume, so bear with me. I want to talk about John Connor’s be-mulleted best friend, Tim. There’s a moment at the arcade during which the T-1000 is searching for Connor, and Tim bravely

While its name might sound like a full-sized American SUV, macOS Tahoe 26 is actually named after Lake Tahoe, which sits right at the edge between California and Nevada. The update brings the new Liquid Glass design language we saw across the rest of Apple’s new software portfolio. Some key features introduced with iOS 26,

It’s finally here – iOS 26 brings the biggest overhaul to iOS in recent memory. And yes, we’ve gone from iOS 18 to 26 because Apple wants a more unified naming scheme for its portfolio of operating systems. The biggest new addition to iOS 26 is Liquid Glass – Apple’s new unified design language. It’s

Apple today announced iPadOS 26 at WWDC 25, which brings with it significant improvements in multitasking abilities, visual design, and AI capabilities. Let’s start with the multitasking abilities, which have received a significant boost with this release. iPadOS 26 has greatly revamped app window management, which allows users to open multiple apps at the same

Smartphones are ruling in terms of global web traffic, with a new report today revealing that 64% of all of it actually comes from smartphones. This isn’t a huge surprise, of course, given how prevalent smartphones have become and how, if you have one, it’s very likely to be the main device with which you

mobile phone loudspeakers market “ The mobile phone loudspeakers market is experiencing significant growth, fueled by the ever-increasing reliance on mobile devices for communication, entertainment, and productivity. The demand for enhanced audio experiences on smartphones is a primary driver, with consumers seeking louder, clearer, and more immersive sound. Technological advancements, such as improved amplifier technology,

The foldable smartphone market in Europe grew by 4% in Q1 2025, amid increasing competition. According to the report shared by Counterpoint Research, foldables now account for 1.5% of total smartphone sales in the region. The figure shows that despite several years on the market, foldables are still very much a niche segment with market

Qualcomm announced it has reached an agreement to acquire British chip design firm Alphawave Semi in a deal that’s reportedly valued at $2.4 billion. The deal will play a key role in Qualcomm’s growth across the data center market while complementing its Oryon mobile CPU and Hexagon NPU development. Alphawave also holds key IP across