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The obsession with slim mobile phones is back. And there are several reasons

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

The new ones Samsung Galaxy S25 mark the beginning of the year in the high-end smartphone range, but they also tell us about the beginning of a new trend: the war to create the thinnest smartphone. Samsung briefly showed us the Galaxy S25 Edge and rumors of a iPhone 17 Air for this fall they are too coincidental to ignore them, in the absence of official confirmation. Both promise to be the thinnest phones ever created by their respective manufacturers. The question is whether we really need thinner phones. History has taught us that The obsession with thinness usually has consequences. The 2014 iPhone 6, with its 6.9 mm, was so thin that it ended up starring in the bendgate. AND the first Galaxy Edgealthough innovative, sacrificed durability for design. The interesting thing about this trend is not so much the technology itself, but the chosen moment. We have been seeing for years how manufacturers have been thickening their devices to include larger batteries, better camera systems and more sensors. Apple went from 7.6 mm on the iPhone 8 to 8.25 mm on the iPhone 16 Pro. Samsung did the same with its Galaxy line. And users never complained about their phones being “too thick”. In any case, it is common to read a fairly recurring request: more battery even at the cost of greater thickness. And although Oppo, Huawei or Vivo have already launched models in this thickness range in the past, they never set a real commercial trend. Apple and Samsung, as leaders, are capable of doing so. The price of thinness is high. According to leaks, the iPhone 17 Air will have a single rear camera instead of two or three, and will sacrifice one of its speakers. Samsung, for its part, has reduced its Galaxy S25 Edge to two cameras. These are important commitments in 2025, when mobile photography defines the high-end. Why now? The answer may be in the folding. Apple has been working on it for years your foldable iPhoneand Samsung already dominates that format, which on the other hand It is far from what the expectations were. six years ago, when the first ones arrived. A foldable phone needs to be as thin as possible when unfolded so as not to be excessively thick when folded. These new ultra-thin models may well be testing grounds for technologies that will end up in future foldables. He Oppo Find N5 points right in that direction: an ultra-thin foldable. There is also a differentiation factor. After years of incremental iterations, both Apple and Samsung need something to make their devices stand out. Extreme thinness, although it may seem like a step backwards, is visually striking. It’s the kind of feature that makes people stop in stores or pause their gaze when they spot a phone like that in someone else’s hand. And that’s something brands crave. But the success of these devices will depend on whether the compromises are worth it. The iPhone mini failed because it occupied a niche that no one had asked for. Or rather, that he did not ask for enough clients. Will it be different with ultrathin ones? Samsung seems to be starting with some caution, limiting the launch of the S25 Edge to select markets. The mobile industry moves in cycles. This wave of ultra-thin devices marks the beginning of another. But this time, the technology could be paving the way to something bigger: the next generation of foldables. Apple and Samsung are betting big. We’ll see if consumers sacrifice functionality for style. The war for the thinnest mobile phone has only just begun. In Xataka | The cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra, explained: their best asset is their inspiration in DSLRs Featured image | Xataka

Mobile phones have been stagnant for five years when it comes to innovation. There is an explanation

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

Mobile phones have not innovated for years. Or, at least, not too much. There was a time when jumping from one generation to another was a box of surprises. New designs, completely new features, and crazy innovations to surprise the public iteration after iteration. For a few years now, the meme of Smithers and the doll with the new hat has become more true than ever. The new phone will be the same as last year, with a little more power, a slightly better camera and AI features that we may never use. All this has a reason for being. The times of innovating are (almost) over. There was a time when manufacturers were not afraid to break the mold to create different devices. Samsung did it with the curved screen of the Galaxy Round, LG had a G Flex 2 self-healing, and Xiaomi dared with pop-up cameras from the body with the 9T Pro. There was a time when manufacturers dared to innovate. A few years ago, jumping from one generation to the next meant a significant leap. Going from a Galaxy S2 to an S4 was a brutal change. The same thing happened between LG G3 and the G5. It is true that the brands were taking some blind steps, completely changing the phone from one generation to another: there was not much consistency, but there were significant changes. Apple, which has always moved at its own pace, was one of the few that continued to maintain designs and advance specifications discreetly, without disruptive changes between generations. On Android, every year was an adventure. Being groundbreaking doesn’t work. The most innovative ones have not fared too well. LG ended up closing its mobile divisionNokia stopped inventing and started selling traditional, simple mobile phones under the HMD umbrella, and major manufacturers like Samsung, Xiaomi and Huawei began to make iterations that were increasingly similar to each other. No matter how many critical voices are heard against continuity, continuity works. Or so the data says. If we look at the list of best-selling devices in the world We found that, year after year, the iPhone and Galaxy (both mid-range and high-end) are the ones that repeat the podium year after year. Those phones that precisely “innovate” the least are the ones that sell the most. A path to refinement. The image you see above is a good example: it is even difficult to distinguish last year’s model from the new model. Manufacturers have changed the philosophy: if something works, don’t touch it. For approximately four years now, improvements between generations have been slight. Changes in the camera, small refinements in the design, updated processor, and some technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth or USB that change protocols. The great innovations of these years have been camera buttons, longer telephoto lenses and the arrival of AI (which, no matter how much it is sold as a gimmick, plays a very secondary role in daily use). And it’s not a negative thing.. Smartphones are at a point of maximum maturity. So much so that it is difficult to think about how to improve them. Screens: we have as much resolution as practically that of a television. Very high peak brightnessand calibrations worthy of studio monitors. The big leaps will involve the implementation of matte screens and better drivers so that these panels are increasingly more efficient. Batteries: 2025 has been the key year for the implementation of carbon-silicon, bringing with it more capacity in a smaller size. 6,000 and 7,000mAh batteries are a realityguaranteeing two days of full use in many cases. There is still a way to go, but the great leap has already been made. Microprocessors: today mobile phones they are so powerful That, in many cases, this is a problem. We have not reached peak power, but we are at a point where a phone is capable of playing triple A games as if it were a console. Cameras: It is one of the points where there is the most room for improvement, but this does not happen through the hardware, but through the software. Formats: Manufacturers want to break with traditional formats, and that is why they are betting on form factors such as folding ones. These grow slowly, but they represent just 1% of total sales. Again, innovation does not sweep. We are far from the real peak. We have been thinking for years that we are approaching the peak smartphoneto that point of no return where it will be practically impossible to improve what we already have. We are right in our approach: progress is becoming less and less and, to appreciate it, it is necessary to be more and more thorough. Despite this, progress is present and, although they are minor changes, they are there. Your 2025 mobile has a processor that allows it to run the applications with the best performance. The quality of its microphones is getting better and better, its fast charging system is very far from those 2/3 hours necessary to charge your old phone and, in short, if we look back 3 or 4 years, the advances are still present, for small as they seem. Image | Xataka In Xataka | The best quality-price mobile phones (2025). Their analyzes and videos are here

The code names of the four phones in the series are leaked

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

The Pixel 10 have been leaking some details to get closer to next summer in which its launch is expected, since last year Google brought forward the presentation date of the Pixel 9. An internal Google source has shared certain documents that confirm the Pixel 11 codenames which will be released next year. A leak that skips the next Google devices this year, since the first that would be presented is the Pixel 9a to replace the Pixel 8a last year launched in Spainand then the Pixel 10 series for its launch next summer as the station of choice for the technology giant. The internal source has given some documents to Android Authority and thus know the code names that are usually of unique animal species. For example, for the Pixel 11 the denominator theme is going to be the bear, and it is not at all something new for Google use certain names according to a theme; For older versions of Android it always used dessert names like KitKat (Android 4.4), Lollipop (Android 5.0) or Marshmallow (Android 6.0). Each of the mobile phones that make up the Pixel 11 series, and which is surprising for still being four models so that the folding mobile follow another of the protagonistshave their only name as one of the most dangerous subspecies and animals on the planet, the grizzly bear: Pixel 11: “cubs” or “4CS4”. Pixel 11 Pro: “grizzly” or “CGY4”. Pixel 11 Pro XL: “kodiak” or “PKK4”. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: “yogi” or “9y14”. Pixel 9 Pro Chema Flores The Free Android The references are more than clear and “cubs” are for bear cubs, while “grizzly” for one of the subspecies that lives in North America and “kodiak” for the Alaskan brown bear. The last one is “yogi”, inspired by the mythical cartoon character that for so many decades entertained so many generations. Android Authorirty has given more details and it is about the chip that each of the Pixel 11 series models will use: the G6 tensioner with the code name “malibu”. All four will launch sometime in the second half of 2026, so there is a lot of room to maneuver to continue with the same 2024 strategy or make some changes. The Pixel 10a would be another of the protagonists 2026 and its code name is also known: “stallion” or “STA5”. This mobile phone is in a very early stage of development and according to what it maintains Android Authority According to Google, it is considering bringing a completely customized Tensor G5 to the mid-range mobile or staying with the chip designed by Samsung, the Tensor G4. The reason for passing G5 tensioner It would be due to its larger size, since it measures much larger than itself. Apple A18 Prowhich would increase its production cost and possible price; leaked just in autumn 2024. The ideal would be a custom Tensor G6 chip, although it would be quite complicated since the Pixel 10a is launched before the Pixel 11. There is a lot left for these devices and the next one would be the Pixel 9a for the month of March, which will arrive to break some of the patterns that Google has been accustoming the user to, and be a different mobile phone in specifications compared to its older brothers; The previous Pixel 8a and 7a did not represent a big change in the experience according to their specifications.

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra versus other Android phones

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

Samsung officially presented its new Galaxy S25the mobile phones that will compete for the high-end throne during 2025. After weeks of rumors and speculation, the South Korean manufacturer has shown the world the new terminals that arrive with Top-notch specs and some important features among which Galaxy AI stands out. Samsung has not spared resources and proof of this is a well-built family of mobile phones with everything necessary to attract consumers. Unlike other years, in which the battle focused on popular brands, 2025 poses a new challenge for Samsung. The high-end is no longer the property of a small circle, thanks to companies like Xiaomi, Realme and OnePlus. Chinese manufacturers managed to position themselves as the true rivals, with mobile phones that offer top-of-the-range features at a groundbreaking price. Beyond the specifications, Samsung has an advantage over its competitors. The new version of its operating system based on Android 15 is optimized to take advantage of artificial intelligence. One UI 7 has become more intuitive and easier to use and has an AI assistant that understands the context of the user’s needs. If you are thinking of buying a Galaxy s25 and want to know if it is better than other high-end phones, below we leave you a comparison table with phones from other brands. Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ vs. Xiaomi 15, Google Pixel 9 and OnePlus 13 The Galaxy S25 and S25+ are the base models of the new family of mobile phones. Samsung has maintained the same approach that we saw in previous generations, with two terminals in which the main difference is the screen size and battery. Both They share the same camera configuration, processor, and RAM and internal storage combinations.so it is worth placing them in the same table compared to other mobile phones. The offer in this segment is varied and includes terminals such as the Google Pixel 9 with its powerful camera, as well as the newly presented OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi 15. Each has advantages and disadvantages in various areas, including price. Although many of them share the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the user experience is completely different. Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25+ Google Pixel 9 Xiaomi 15 OnePlus 13 Screen 6.2 inches FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz 6.7 inches QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz 6.36-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz 6.82 inches LPTO AMOLED, 120 Hz Camera 50 MP main camera, f/1.812 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera10 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom 50 MP main camera, f/1.812 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera10 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom 50 MP main camera, f/1.7 dual pixel48 MP, f/1.7 ultra-wide-angle cameraPDAF, OIS 50 MP main camera, f/1.650 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera50 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom 50 MP main camera, f/1.650 MP, f/2.0 ultra-wide-angle camera50 MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Memory and storage 12 + 128 GB12 + 256GB12 + 512 GB 12 + 256GB12 + 512 GB 12+ 128GB12+256GB 12 + 256GB12 + 512 GB16 +512GB16 + 1TB 12 + 256GB12 + 512 GB16 +512GB24+ 1TB Battery 4,000 mAh with 25W fast charging and wireless charging 4,900 mAh with 45W fast charging and wireless charging 4,700 mAh with 27W fast charging and wireless charging 5400 mAh with 90W fast charging and 50W wireless charging 6,000 mAh with 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging Operating System Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 14 with support for 7 later versions Android 15 with HyperOS 2 Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 Dimensions and weight 70.5 x 146.9 x 7.2mm, 162g 75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3mm, 190g 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm, 198g 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.1/8.4/8.5mm, 192g 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5mm, 210g Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 15 Pro, Honor Magic 7 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro The highest part of the table is made up of the Galaxy S25 Ultraa terminal that brings together the best specifications of the S25 family. This model has all the elements to stand up to its competitors, so below we tell you how it measures up against other premium models. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Honor Magic 7 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro Xiaomi 15 Pro Realme GT7 Pro Screen 6.9 inches QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz 6.8 inches LTPO OLED, 120 Hz 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz 6.73 inches LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz 6.78 inches LPTO AMOLED, 120 Hz Camera 200 MP main camera, f/1.750 MP ultra-wide angle camera, f/1.9 50 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 5X optical zoom, f//3.410 MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom, f/2.4 50 MP main camera, f/1.450 MP, f/2.0 ultra-wide-angle camera200 MP f/2.6 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom 50 MP main camera, f/1.7 dual pixel48 MP, f/1.7 ultra-wide-angle camera48 MP, f/2.8 telephoto lens 50 MP main camera, f/1.450 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera50 MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom 50 MP main camera, f/1.88 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera50 MP f/2.7 telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Memory and storage 12 + 256GB12 + 512 GB12GB + 1TB 12 + 256GB12 + 512 GB16 +512GB16GB + 1TB 16+ 128GB16 + 256GB16 +512GB16GB + 1TB 12 + 256GB16 +512GB16GB + 1TB 12 + 256GB12 + 512 GB16 +256GB16 + 512GB16GB+1TB Battery 5,000 mAh with 45 W fast charging and wireless charging 5,270 mAh with 100W fast charging and 80W wireless charging 4,700 mAh with 27W fast charging and wireless charging 6,100 mAh with 90 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging 6,500 mAh with 120W fast charging Operating System Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 15 with MagicOS 9 Android 14 with support for 7 later versions Android 15 with HyperOS … Read more

We have tested the new Samsung Galaxy S25, three phones that stand out for their software and AI functions

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

January was not usually a month of big announcements and presentations, partly because of the MWC in Barcelona in February, an event that brings the world’s largest mobile manufacturers to Spain, and partly because of the numerous launches at the end of the year. above, like those of Apple, ALIVE and OPPO. However, Samsung has been presenting this month for a few years now. its most important terminalsthe Samsung Galaxy S. In this 2025 it is the turn of the three Samsung Galaxy S25 that has been shown at a world event in California that we have been able to attend. In it, the company has revealed the new features of these three terminals, which we have been able to test in a contact meeting in which we have confirmed that The biggest changes are not in the hardware, but in the software. It seems Samsung has followed the “If it works, don’t touch it” maxim, and sales of the S24 Series last year have been good enough that Samsung didn’t want to take any chances. However, we have improvements in performance, autonomy and in the larger model also in camera and ergonomics. We see the biggest changes in the softwareboth for the Android version and for the Samsung layer, One UI 7. But above all we see new features in the artificial intelligence functions. Samsung last year set a trend with Galaxy AI and this year it has not only maintained all those functions, but has also included other really useful ones, such as related to phone calls. Similar hardware The changes in the hardware of the new Galaxy S25 are few in the most economical models. The Galaxy S25 and S25+ only see performance and efficiency significantly modified. This is due to the processor leap, since now they implement the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elitea chipset that we were able to test thoroughly in the realme GT 7 Pro and that left us with our mouths open. Here he promises the same. Samsung has confirmed to us that there have been company engineers integrating capabilities into the custom Qualcomm chipset, hence the chipset is called Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. In addition, all three models have a better vapor chamber with a larger size, 40% larger in the Ultra and 15% larger in the other two models. All versions They now start with 12 GB of RAM. There will be Wifi 7 in the Ultra and Wifi 6E in the other two models according to the company, which is strange because they all have the same processor. The UWB chip continues in the Ultra and Plus, like last year. We tested the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25 and S25+ Adrian Raya The characteristics of cameras, screen, battery, charging system or design are the same as what we saw in the Galaxy S24. The Galaxy S25 remains the company’s most compact high-end and the S25+ is still a version of the same with better Wifi, UWB chip and a larger screen and battery. As for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we do see more changes compared to its predecessorbut not many either. It is clear that the technology is already mature and we are not going to see major modifications. The most striking thing is that now its corners are roundedand that is greatly appreciated. Ergonomics was one of the few things that could be improved about its predecessor and now it is practically perfect. The material is still titanium, and aluminum in the S25 and S25+. Colors of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Alvarez del Vayo The Free Android As if that were not enough, They have slimmed down the phone by more than 10 gramsin addition to very slightly decreasing some physical dimensions. The screen also grows, 0.1 inches, but not so much due to the design change as due to the rounding of the corners and the reduction of its frames, which are now even smaller. It maintains the much-praised anti-reflective coating on the S24 Ultra. The negative part of the changes is the S-Pen, which loses Bluetooth capabilities. But the biggest change, along with the processor, is in the ultra wide angle camera, which finally goes from 12 Mpx to 50 Mpx, which place it next to the cameras of competitors such as OPPO, Xiaomi or VIVO. Samsung was one of the few companies that had not yet made the leap to this type of sensors in this type of cameras. Of course, both the front and the main rear and the telephoto lens remain the same. The VIVO X200 Pro and OPPO X8 Pro could take away the position of best camera of the year. Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ Alvarez del Vayo The Free Android We also have better night video recording, noise reduction systems, the possibility of recording in 10-bit HDR and LOG recording for professionals. In addition, a virtual variable opening system has been included. Bet on software All three models use the same software, One UI 7, which runs on Android 15. Samsung wanted these phones to be the first to have this version of the system in the brandat least in a stable way, because so far Android 15 updates on current models are in testing phases. One UI 7 runs on Android 15, which has major design changes in the icons, notification buttons, notification management, etc. New notification system on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Alvarez del Vayo The Free Android One of the changes that will be most controversial is the company’s commitment to a separate system of notifications and shortcuts at the top of the screen. Until now, Samsung let One UI work like native Android, that is, showing the shortcuts at the top and notifications below. With One UI 7 we see that this changes, and if we slide on the left side of the screen we have the notifications and if we slide on the right we have the shortcuts. Luckily, It’s easy to reverse … Read more

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