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Honor will launch the Power 2 smartphone on January 5 in China, featuring a massive 10,080mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite chipset, and a design reminiscent of the iPhone 17 Pro in three color variants.

OnePlus has released the first official teaser for the Turbo 6 series, confirming a massive 9,000 mAh battery, a 165Hz refresh rate display, and the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. The phones are set to launch in China on January 8.

Despite its premium $2,400 price, Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold may be sold at a loss due to high production costs, with limited production and market availability complicating profitability.

OnePlus has officially announced the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V smartphones will launch on January 8 in China. The company revealed the designs, color options, and key specifications, including Snapdragon processors, high refresh rate displays, and large 9,000mAh batteries.

The recent One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic appears to be causing sensor malfunctions, with users reporting failures in wrist detection, BIA, and ECG. Samsung may have paused the software rollout while investigating.

Samsung has registered trademarks in Russia for Neo QLED TVs and Moving Style portable monitors, indicating potential preparations to return to the Russian market after suspending sales in 2022.

Setting up email on smartphones involves adding accounts through settings or apps, with automatic configuration for major providers and manual entry for others. Users can choose between default or third-party apps based on their needs, and common syncing issues typically relate to connectivity or settings.

Samsung is developing a custom GPU architecture for the Exynos 2800, potentially used in some Galaxy S28 models in 2028, aiming to improve AI performance and software integration.
Google significantly expanded its portfolio of Pixel-exclusive apps and rolled out major software updates in 2025, enhancing functionality and differentiating the Pixel experience across devices.

Oppo delivered impressive flagship phones in 2025, particularly the Find X9 Pro with exceptional battery life and cameras, though regional exclusivity limited global access to some of its best devices.

An evaluation of Android OEM performance in 2025, ranking manufacturers from worst to best based on product quality, innovation, software updates, and market strategy.

While 2025 has seen remarkable Android phones with exceptional battery life and AI capabilities, the best overall purchase may not be from the Android ecosystem, highlighting how platform maturity has shifted the decision beyond just features.