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.
Google has released an update for the Google Clock app. A major change seems to have been made with this. The app no longer works with smartwatches other than the Pixel Watch. What's going on?
Samsung is rolling out the major update to Android 16 for the Samsung Galaxy A36. In doing so, the mid-end smartphone also gets the new One UI 8 skin and a new security patch. The update is available in Europe.
If you switch from a Samsung phone to a Google Pixel, you may have to get used to using the navigation keys. Google is now working on a change that will allow you to use the navigation keys in the same order on the Google Pixel as on Samsung.
OnePlus is releasing more and more information about the brand's new high-end smartphone. The OnePlus 15 can be seen with the new design. In the process, OnePlus will provide the smartphone with a special coating.
Signal is an increasingly popular application for sending messages. Although WhatsApp is still the most popular, Signal focuses mainly on privacy. A new feature is now available and that is Secure Backups, or secure backups.
If you own a OnePlus device, then it is good to know that there is a serious security issue with the devices. There is a hefty vulnerability in the SMS application. An update is on the way, but will be a while away.
Do you have any memories of the Motorola Q9? This smartphone appeared in 2007 and featured a full keyboard. We discuss it today in a brand new edition of 'The forgotten smartphone'.
Sony recently announced the Sony Xperia 1 VII; the high-end device is supposed to offer the best of Alpha, Bravia and Walkman in one device. Naturally, we are curious about that. You can read our findings in the Sony Xperia 1 VII review.
Recently, iPhones and other Apple devices have been updated with iOS 26, which gets the Liquid Glass interface. Samsung itself now seems to be enamoured with the glass design, and is working on it for the update to One UI 8.5.
It's been a remarkable week full of Xiaomi news. Whereas on Wednesday we got to see the Xiaomi 15T series, today in home country China it is time for the new Xiaomi 17 series. And the Apple influence is huge.
Time for another update. After the Galaxy S24 FE already got the update to Android 16 with One UI 8 earlier today, now the other models of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series are also getting the update.
Two smartphones from Samsung are being offered a major update. The Galaxy A56 and Galaxy S24 FE will both get the update to Android 16, along with One UI 8.
After Facebook, LinkedIn will also start using its users' data to train AI. The news about this is not new, but now the Dutch Personal Data Authority is sounding the alarm. Users are advised to disable training AI in this way.
During a summer announcement in Hawaii, Qualcomm announced a new generation chipset. We will start seeing the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in several powerful smartphones in the coming months. Qualcomm promises the necessary improvements.
With Android 16, Google is making a notable change to the way apps display their icons. Whereas developers could previously choose whether to support thematic icons, this will soon become a mandatory feature for apps listed in the Google Play Store.
DroidApp attended the Xiaomi announcement in Munich. The brand officially announced the Xiaomi 15T series there this afternoon. We were already able to play with the new device for a while, and so we give you a preview of the new phone.