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iPhone 17 Air: The thinnest iPhone ever brings a revolution in thinness and power

In a world where smartphones have become as thick as your wallet after shopping, Apple today introduced iPhone 17 Air — a device as thin as a paper bag and as powerful as a double espresso machine. With a 6.5-inch display, A19 Pro chip, and a starting price of €1,099 ($1,099), this model is a blend of elegance and technological madness that will delight lovers of minimalism. Read all the details on why iPhone 17 Air may be the best compromise between style and substance.

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This phone became the best-selling smartphone in 2025 – the reason will surprise you

In 2025, phones promised more AI and megapixels than ever before. Yet the most “common” choice climbed to the top of sales. First the story, then the reveal – backed up by data from Q1 (by model) and Q2 (by manufacturer and revenue). The best-selling smartphone in 2025?! Let’s see!

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This is the iPhone 17 Pro Max: a week before its debut on September 9, everything is known! We reveal!

Apple has officially announced its fall “Awe dropping” event for September 9. The focus will be on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, which are rumored to get a completely new rear with a horizontal “camera bar”, A19 Pro chip (3 nm), 12 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 7, larger screens (up to 6.9") and upgraded optics: for the first time, all three rear cameras are said to be 48 MP, and the selfie is 24 MP. As always: some things are official, but not much is yet — so we're marking what's official and what's “work-in-progress”.

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Qualcomm's new chip: will it be the fastest in the world by far? Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 or Elite 2

Qualcomm's next flagship chip is like a Hollywood star with several stage names - Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 or Elite 2 - but when it hits the scene, you'll recognize it by its performance, not its business card. It's already surpassed 4 million points on the AnTuTu test, which is a new benchmark for mobile processors. If numbers bore you, let's put it this way: today's flagships barely breathe at 2.5 to 3 million.

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The new standard – Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+: 7,000 mAh battery, and a new IP69K waterproof standard – a mid-range that pretends to be thin

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is one of the most ambitious phones in its class: a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED with 120 Hz and 3,200 nits, a quadruple IP certification (IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K), a 7,000 mAh with 90 W, the new Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and a triple camera with a 2.5x telephoto lens. It starts at 1,999 CNY = 240 euros in China; the global release is expected to bring minor changes.

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Short test: Honor Magic V5 – the thinnest foldable smartphone that shatters the prejudices about foldable phones

Foldable phones have long had a bad reputation. Too thick, too heavy, with batteries that die just by looking at TikTok, cameras that prefer to pretend to belong in the middle class, and apps that still don't know how to behave on two screens. Waterproof? Half-hearted. Sensitivity? Too bad for anyone who has ever had their phone slip out of their hands. All of this sounded like a typical description of a foldable phone from 2023 until recently. Then along comes the Honor Magic V5 and confidently says: "No thanks, I'm not making these compromises anymore."

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Cheap smartphone: -50% discounts on “almost” new smartphones – half prices on top models 2024

A cheap smartphone?! As new models hit the shelves, older flagships become a real bargain. We checked several sources and compiled a list of the best deals on phones from 2024 that are now almost half the price but still top-notch.

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Apple in Talks with Google: Will Gemini Revive Siri and Put Apple Back on Top of the AI Revolution?

Did you ever think that Apple, the tech giant that gave us the iPhone and changed the world, would now seek help from its biggest rival? Well, according to the latest information from Bloomberg, that's exactly what's happening! Apple is in early talks with Google to use their advanced AI technology, Gemini, to completely overhaul Siri. Yes, the same Siri that once promised to revolutionize, but is now better known for telling us the weather or playing us a song – but what if she soon becomes a real smart assistant that reads our minds? Let's take a look at the details of this potential turnaround that could put Apple back on the map of AI innovation.

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Buy or not?! Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Is Google running ahead – or just running in place?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is here with the new Tensor G5 chip (TSMC, 3 nm), Qi2 magnets and the promise of faster AI features. In synthetic CPU tests, the improvement over the Pixel 9 Pro XL is noticeable, but against the Snapdragon 8 Elite there is still a gap - especially in graphics, where early results even hint at a step back. Why is this not just Twitter drama and why should you care? We break down the numbers, the context and the implications.

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Google Pixel 10 Series: When the hardware heart beats to the rhythm of artificial intelligence

Google has just unveiled the new Google Pixel 10 series and it has instantly created a wave of excitement. The four devices – Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and the futuristic Pixel 10 Pro Fold – represent not just an evolution, but a near-revolution in the world of smartphones. If the Pixel was once a “hipster phone” for photography enthusiasts, now it steps into the ring as a serious competitor to Apple and Samsung.

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5 Most Special Smartphones of 2025 – You've Never Heard of These Are for People Who Aren't Looking for a Regular Phone

If the classic “stacked sandwiches” with two cameras and three annual updates are too boring for you, you've come to the right place. We've gathered five phones that the media is writing about as different, special and sometimes stubbornly unique: Nothing Phone (3), Fairphone (Gen. 6), Light Phone III, Solana Mobile Seeker and Minimal Phone. Each of them solves a specific problem – from sustainability to digital detoxification and Web3 – and does it in their own way. Let's take a look - the 5 most special smartphones of 2025!

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This is the iPhone 17 series – 2025: all known unofficial data, prices and unusual surprises

According to fresh, yet unofficial, iPhone 17 series specs, Apple is expected to release four models in the fall of 2025. The common theme: 120-hertz displays, 48-megapixel cameras, more RAM, and 8K video and vapor-chamber cooling for the Pro models. The biggest plot twist? The new iPhone 17 Air, which measures just 5.5 mm thick and reportedly features Apple's C1 modem.

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