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Trump Mobile Promised Its T-1 Phone Would Be ‘Made in America.’ It’s Not Really Clear What That Means

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Experts have said that making a phone in the U.S. is almost impossible because of the higher costs and lack of infrastructure.

Apple Once Considered the Price of the iPhones to Be Sacred. This Changed When Its Sales in China Began to Decline Dramatically

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In a desperate bid to stay competitive in the Chinese market, Apple has once again broken one of its fundamental rules.

Samsung Plans to Become the Biggest AI Powerhouse in the Mobile Industry. That’s Why It Wants to Partner With Perplexity

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While Gemini will continue, Samsung’s AI capabilities will no longer depend on a single company.

Elon Musk Reportedly Asked Apple for $5 Billion for Exclusive Access to SpaceX. The Company Had 72 Hours to Accept or Decline

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Apple ended up opting for a different option.

BlackBerry Sold More Phones Than Ever Before in 2011. This Is a Disturbing Reminder of Apple’s Indifference to AI

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Apple relies on products and services that continue to work well but don’t seem to anticipate the future.

Does Your Phone Rattle When You Shake It? That’s Good News for the Camera

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There’s nothing to worry about–quite the opposite.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Thinnest Galaxy Phone Ever Is Here With a Battery Life That May Let You Down

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With this device, Samsung prioritizes aesthetics above all else.

Apple Expects the Tariffs’ Impact to Be $900 Million. That’s the Cost of Producing Nearly 2 Million iPhones

Business and Economics

Apple CEO Tim Cook expects a $900 million tariff impact this quarter as Apple accelerates its manufacturing shift from China to India.

Fixing an iPhone Screen With a Lighter Isn’t Just Fake—It’s Dangerous

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A viral screen repair trick has exploded on social media platforms. As a former Apple technician, I urge you: don’t try it.

See It to Believe It: The CMF Phone 2 Pro Price Has Turned the Mid-Range Segment Upside Down

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I had to check the price of the CMF Phone 2 Pro twice before writing this post.

CMF Phone 2 Pro: There’s a New Contender to Top the Mid-Range Segment

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The CMF Phone 2 Pro boasts impressive tech specs at a very attractive price point.

There’s One Thing Apple Is Really Good At: Selling iPhones. There’s Another Thing It’s Not Good at All: Creating Mid-Tier Models

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Apple’s struggle with mid-tier models isn’t unique. It reflects a larger trend in the phone industry.

Android Phone Manufacturers Have a New Obsession: Taking the Battle of Updates to the Limit

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Manufacturers are obsessed with increasing the years of updates. They’re still as late as ever.

What Phone and Apps Bill Gates Uses: Microsoft Co-Founder Prefers Android and Devices With Innovative Formats

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The billionaire philanthropist knows which operating system gives him more control—and which phone helps him work best.

The U.S. Has Long Dreamed of Having a ‘Made in America’ iPhone. It Seems It’ll Have an Indian-Made Phone First

Business and Economics

Rising tariffs are pushing Apple to relocate its manufacturing to India to protect its profit margins. The idea of a U.S.-made iPhone remains an unrealistic fantasy.

Making the 256 GB iPhone 16 Pro in China Costs About $550. The New Tariffs Will Push That Price Up to $850

Business and Economics

If the tariffs take effect, prices will rise across the board. Apple’s iPhone is a clear example.

Google Has Been Struggling With Pixel Processor Issues for Years. A Potential Collaboration Could Fix Them

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Buying a Google Pixel is often about the camera, Google’s clean software, and years of support—but rarely about the processor. Since its launch, Google Tensor processors have lagged behind direct competitors in a key area for high-end...