Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 gives preview of major September update
Google has released a new update to Android 17. The update released now is Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1, giving a taste of September's big Pixel Feature Drop update.
Stefan Hage
Since 2009, Stefan has written on mobile tech, starting at GSM Helpdesk. A photography enthusiast, he co-founded DroidApp.nl with Luke in 2014, combining in-depth articles with his own striking review photos.
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Motorola Razr 70 Ultra appears in press photos
Motorola has a new announcement planned for next week. We will start seeing the new Razr models here. We now see the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra in press photos’s. Does the manufacturer have big changes in store with the new device?
Galaxy S25: changelog of One UI 8.5 update reveals new features
Samsung is working on a major update for the Galaxy S25 series. It is the One UI 8.5 update, which is already available for the Galaxy S26 series. The update brings several new features. The changelog of the new update has now surfaced.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: less positive news than expected
There is news about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8. The South Korean manufacturer's foldable smartphone is in the news with its battery capacity and charging. And these are less positive news than perhaps hoped for.
WhatsApp gives you more features with 'WhatsApp Plus' subscription
WhatsApp has quietly introduced WhatsApp Plus. It is a premium subscription that gives users of the messaging service more features. Of course, this does come at a cost.
OnePlus Watch 4 announced: new smartwatch with sophistication
OnePlus has announced a new smartwatch: the OnePlus Watch 4. While much information still remains vague, the company has quietly added it to its website. The watch is made of titanium.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ with unique design in the picture thanks to Evan Blass
Evan Blass has posted a new smartphone from Motorola online. The manufacturer seems to be working on the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+. This device will have a stylish design and fine specifications. More information is revealed by the leaker.
Motorola will announce new Razr at the end of this month
We can expect new smartphones from Motorola at the end of this month. The manufacturer shared a teaser, hinting at the announcement of the new Razr, presumably the Razr 70 and the Razr 70 Ultra.
Google Pixel owners complain of poor battery life after update
If you use a Pixel phone from Google, chances are you've noticed something lately: your battery is draining faster than you were used to. Since the March and April 2026 updates, many users have been reporting that their device lasts less on a single ch...
Oppo Find X9 Ultra announced: Hasselblad camera and high price
For this year, Oppo previously announced the Find X9 series. Today, the brand comes out with the real powerhouse: the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. This new device puts the camera front and centre, and in terms of specs, it's also pretty much all right.
Samsung rolls out April update for Galaxy S24, A56, A55 and more
Samsung has prepared a new update for several devices. Updates for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and the Galaxy A56, among others. The South Korean manufacturer is rolling out the April update, which will also be available for other models.
OnePlus will 're-evaluate' European future, but choice seems already made
News is once again out about OnePlus. The Chinese manufacturer itself is now releasing something about its future in Europe. In its own words, the company is going to re-evaluate ‘its European future’ but we have indications that the choice seems to ha...
'Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra gets large-capacity carbon battery'
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has only just hit the market, or rumours of the new S27 series are coming in. The manufacturer is working on the new Galaxy S27 Ultra model. This smartphone will reportedly feature a larger battery capacity, by allegedly op...
Google's Gemini creates personalised AI images with your photos
Google is taking another step with its Gemini AI assistant. Soon, you will be able to have images generated based on your own photos from Google Foto’s. That sounds convenient, but also raises privacy questions.
Android 17 Beta 4 released: here's what's new
Google has released a new test version of Android 17. The arrival of Android 17 Beta 4 marks the final beta release. It fixes several issues as well as some improvements.
The forgotten smartphone: Samsung S8000 Jet
The first mobile phone with a blazingly fast 800 MHz processor; that was the Samsung S8000 Jet, named after a fast plane, of course. We discuss the Samsung Jet in this edition of ‘The forgotten smartphone’.