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.
Several manufacturers are known to provide devices with bloatware. These are pre-installed applications that are put on the smartphone from the factory. Now there is news about Xiaomi. That manufacturer is going to pre-install an app for crypto currenc...
Five Samsung smartphones will be updated to the December security update. Earlier this month, the security patch was already released by Google. The update includes the Galaxy S25 series.
Google is introducing a new feature called ‘Android Emergency Live Video’. With this option, camera images from the smartphone, can be shared live with the emergency room. The feature will be available in three countries, including Germany.
A new smartphone from Motorola is going around the rumour circuit. Renders show the new smartphone with a stylish design. It is reportedly the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra. The phone will compete with the upcoming OnePlus 15R.
Evleaks has come forward. The source shares the specifications of the upcoming Google Pixel 10a. Google's new mid-end smartphone will be largely similar to the current Pixel 9a. What plans does Google have for the device?
More information has emerged about three new devices from Samsung. The manufacturer reportedly plans to announce several new models in the coming weeks. At least, these are the Samsung Galaxy A07, Galaxy A37 and the Galaxy A57.
Google's two recently released smartwatches are getting improvements. Smart answering features are being rolled out for the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 3, and we also see improvements in AI.
Google has announced a repair programme for several Google Pixel 9 series models. Several models are suffering from screen issues, and the programme will now address that. In the process, Google will fix the problem for free.
Google releases an annual review every year. The company is doing the same this year. What were the most popular searches, what trends were there, and what stood out in 2025? Google lists that by country, but also globally, in Year in Search 2025.
Google has made changes to its Google One subscriptions. Users of these subscriptions will have more AI tools at their disposal, without having to pay extra.
New information is out about OnePlus' upcoming products. The Chinese manufacturer equips the OnePlus 15R with a giant battery, and also shares information about the OnePlus Pad Go 2 and the Watch Lite that are both coming. The announcement of these new...
Samsung has announced a new software skin: One UI 8.5. This new version brings several new features, which should help create, connect and security. What are the new features that can be used?
If you use HomeWizard to monitor your energy consumption, perhaps in combination with the home battery, there is good news. The Google Play Store (and Apple App Store) has a major update ready for the HomeWizard app. It will also get a different spot i...
Google has added a new feature to Android, where users will receive an alert when using the banking app if they call and share their screen. Google's new measure should prevent bank fraud.
Users of the Google Photos app are being graced with a new feature so near the end of the year. With a new recap, you get a year's worth of highlights from the past 12 months. This compiled into personal categories.
In ‘The forgotten smartphone’ we look back at the years when beautiful gems of smartphones and phones still appeared. Well-known and unknown phones pass in review in our column. Today, we discuss the Apple iPhone 5s.