Government pressure could hit iPhone and Android sales hard
The German federal government is looking at putting an end to the view that a smartphone has a lifespan of a few years and is looking at pursuing strict environmental regulations so that manufacturers have to offer spare parts and security updates for…
What’s the Deal With Smartphone Makers Not Including Chargers?
At the launch of the iPhone 12, Apple revealed it’s no longer including charging bricks in the box. And while other manufacturers first ridiculed the Cupertino company for this, some of them eventually followed suit. Samsung does not include a…
iPhone 13 may be revealed at Apple’s Sept. 14 event, but will that be the phone’s name?
Rumors suggest Apple’s new iPhone will be dubbed the iPhone 13, although there was earlier speculation it could called the iPhone 12S. Andrew Hoyle/CNET This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple…
Apple to launch new iPhone 13 at Sept. 14 event [Video]
Apple (AAPL) has announced that it will host an event on Sept. 14 where it’s expected to debut its highly anticipated iPhone 13. Apple traditionally takes the wraps off its latest iPhone during an annual fall event at its Cupertino headquarters. Due to…
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Smartphone Game Gets English Release This Year – News
“Nation-building 3D battle RPG” to feature voice actors from anime Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Tuesday that it will release the Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Maō to Ryū no Kenkoku-tan (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The…
The EU might require OEMs to provide 7 years of updates and spare parts for its phones
The German government is lobbying in the EU to require smartphone manufacturers to provide at least 7 years of security updates and spare parts for the same period for all of their handsets. At least according to the German tech news website, Heise…
MediaTek extends its lead over Qualcomm in chipset market
David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Mediatek has reportedly extended its lead over Qualcomm in terms of smartphone SoC shipments. Counterpoint’s Q2 2021 data shows that it has a 43% share of the market compared to Qualcomm’s 24%. Mediatek made headlines…
Proposed Law Would Require 7 Years Of Smartphone Security Updates, But Why?
The German government has proposed a new regulation to ensure seven years of software updates for smartphones, and five years of spare parts supply. The German government is advocating for a major regulation update that would mandate smartphones receive…
Smartphone prices may spike in 2022 due to pricier chipsets
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Higher production prices could further compound the global chipset shortage going into 2022. Per a new report, chipmakers will increase manufacturing fees next year, leading to pricier chipsets and devices that…
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Smartphone Game Launches Globally on September 28 – News
Game will allow for 3-person co-op play Square Enix began streaming an English trailer on Tuesday for the Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero’s Bonds (Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken Tamashii no Kizuna) smartphone game. The trailer reveals…