A smartphone as a personal assistant, navigator, game console and TV? Great. Until it turns into a hot brick without energy at three in the afternoon. Below, we reveal which applications are proven to be the biggest battery consumers in 2024-2025 - according to research by serious institutions, not just complaints from sleepyheads on forums. So - energy-hungry smartphone applications.
PositionExecutive Editor
JoinedJuly 26, 2013
Articles4,892
Jan Macarol is the responsible editor of the printed and online editions of City Magazine Slovenia. Together with his two assistants, he strives to offer readers the most unique and fresh information about urban culture, technological innovations, fashion and everything an urban nomad needs to survive in a fast-paced world.
If you thought Istria couldn't surprise you anymore, you clearly haven't met the new face of San Canzian yet. The legendary boutique hotel San Canzian, hidden among the hills of Buje, has long been considered an oasis of sophistication - and now it's writing a new chapter. And one that doesn't follow trends, but confidently sets them.
This is the 2026 Jeep Cherokee: The legend returns – bigger, boxier and ready for an electric future
When Jeep retired the Cherokee in 2023, it felt like someone had removed a key ingredient from the “SUV soup” recipe. Now, the iconic model is back—bigger, boxier, and, yes, more electrified than ever. And if you’ve been missing the sharp edges, assertive design, and American spirit, buckle up. The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is ready to adventure again.
If you've ever wanted to escape the world and land somewhere among vines, ancient stones, and design aesthetics – welcome to Villa Ulmus. Here, the tree doesn't tell you stories, but rather silently watches you while you sip champagne in the jacuzzi.
Nintendo is returning with a new console - the Nintendo Switch 2 - in 2025, promising more power, more features, and more fun - but will it be enough to repeat the Switch phenomenon?
Samsung's new smart ring is said to be thinner, smarter, and (probably) more obsessed with your sleep than you are. Will the Galaxy Ring 2 become the new crown jewel of wearable technology?
Smartwatches are as commonplace as finding Wi-Fi in a coffee shop in 2025. But choosing the right one is no less complicated than understanding the laws surrounding artificial intelligence. It depends on whether you're a loyal Apple fan or an Android explorer, a runner or a couch potato, a parent or a perpetual child. That's why we're here - with ironic precision and digital conscientiousness, we're breaking down the watch (um, metaphorically, of course) of the best models. Here's the list: The best smartwatches on sale for 2025
Bell & Ross surprises again with the limited edition Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Lum Outline – a diver’s watch that creates a three-dimensional light effect with neon green outlines on the hands and indexes. With a square black ceramic case, water resistance to 300 meters and an automatic movement with a 54-hour power reserve, this watch combines technical perfection and aesthetic boldness.
Green gradient, manual winding and Leica aesthetics – if time could be measured by looking through the lens, this would be the moment. Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2.
Feet. Those silent, patient heroes who carry us through life every day – and yet we repay them with hard skin, cracks and cold bathroom tiles? Let's face it – we ignore them for most of the year, then just before sandal season we panic and look for a "miracle solution". So how to create a cream for soles and soft heels with Vaseline.
The classic Nivea cream in the blue can has been a staple in bathroom cabinets around the world for over a century – and rightly so. But if you think it’s just “another greasy thing” for winter, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. With the right additions, it transforms into a super cream that even a Parisian perfume wizard would be happy to use. Buckle up – scrubs, masks, aromatherapy and even DIY sunscreen await!
Every month we see a new flagship – it seems as if manufacturers are competing to launch the “best phone of all time”. This year we have already seen some stars, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Honor Magic 7 Pro. But the future is no less exciting. If you are currently hesitating about which phone to choose as your next technological companion, you may be tempted by one of the upcoming innovations. So let’s take a look at who is preparing to make a star appearance.











