Smartphones & Gear

OPPO at MWC 2025

Events, News

OPPO Brings the AI Heat to MWC 2025, Doubling Down on Smarter Smartphones

Mobile World Congress is always packed with big announcements, but OPPO just set the bar higher with its AI Tech Summit. The company rolled out its updated artificial intelligence strategy, promising an AI-packed future that isn’t just about fancy buzzwords—it’s about making AI work for you in ways that actually matter. With a bold plan to get generative AI into the hands of 100 million people by the end of 2025 (doubling last year’s target of 50 million), OPPO isn’t just dipping its toes in AI; it’s diving in headfirst.

realme 14 MWC

Events, News

Realme Unveils Bold Plans and the 14 Pro Series—Here’s What You Need to Know

If there’s one brand that loves shaking things up, it’s realme. At this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the fast-growing smartphone company rolled out an ambitious three-year plan, a fresh lineup of AI-driven features, and, of course, the highly anticipated realme 14 Pro Series. Oh, and did we mention a phone with interchangeable camera lenses? Buckle up because there’s a lot to unpack.

TCL Mobile Unveils Exciting Innovations at MWC 2025: Smart Phones, NXTPAPER Tablets, and More!

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TCL Mobile Unveils Exciting Innovations at MWC 2025: Smart Phones, NXTPAPER Tablets, and More!

TCL Mobile never fails to impress. They’re already up to the 60 series in mobile phones, have consistently impressed with their NXTPAPER tablets, and are working to connect the industrial side with RedCap 5G. Read on for even more exciting updates from TCL for 2025! TCL 60 Series Smartphones TCL has built up quite a robust lineup of phones, and the 60 series is getting even more depth with more features at different prices. The only downside is that many of these are for markets outside of North America, except for the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER, which was announced back…

Motorola Lenovo Smart Connect

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Smart Connect Levels Up: AI-Powered Features That Help Your Lenovo and Motorola Devices Make Your Life Easier

Lenovo and Motorola are back at it again, making your devices play nice with each other in ways that will actually make life easier. Smart Connect is here to smooth things over if you’ve ever wished your phone, tablet, and PC could just cooperate instead of feeling like distant relatives at a family reunion. And now, it’s even smarter, thanks to a fresh update loaded with AI-powered features.

MediaTek M90 Modem announcement

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MediaTek M90: The 5G Modem That’s Faster, Smarter, and Ready to Change the Game

If you’ve ever wished your phone’s internet could be as fast as your impatience, MediaTek has something to show you. The company just pulled the wraps off its M90 5G-Advanced modem, and it’s got some serious upgrades under the hood. This modem isn’t just about raw speed—though, with peak download speeds of up to 12Gbps, it’s clearly got that covered. The MediaTek M90 is built to make your phone’s 5G connection smarter, more efficient, and even aware of how you’re using your device. Yes, it’s kind of like your phone just got a little bit of a brain upgrade.

Clicks for Razr+

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Clicks Brings Physical Keyboards to 3 Android Devices—Type Faster, Work Smarter, and Take Back Your Screen!

Pssst! Here’s some huge news for everyone who has ever longed for a physical keyboard on their Google Pixel, Motorola Razr, or Samsung Galaxy—Clicks Keyboards are no longer just for iPhones! Starting today, snap-on keyboards for these Android smartphones are available for pre-order, with shipments rolling out in April. That means no more struggling with a tiny on-screen keyboard while trying to bang out an email or a long-winded text.

MediaTek 7400, 7400X, and 6400 5G Dimensity Chipsets Announced.

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MediaTek Dimensity 7400, 7400X, and 6400: Big Power, No Flagship Price—Game On!

Let’s be real—no one wants a phone that lags during an intense gaming session or drains its battery faster than you can say “low power mode.” MediaTek’s latest chipsets, the Dimensity 7400, 7400X, and 6400, are here to tackle those headaches head-on. These new additions to the Dimensity lineup promise to make high-end gaming, smarter AI features, and rock-solid 5G connectivity more accessible without melting your phone—or your wallet.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

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Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: A Smarter, Faster Mobile Platform for Gamers, Creators, and Multitaskers

If you’re looking for a smartphone that can keep up with your daily grind—whether that means gaming with smoother graphics, streaming without annoying buffering, or snapping crystal-clear photos—Qualcomm‘s latest chip might be exactly what you need. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform promises faster performance, better battery life, and built-in AI features that make everyday tasks feel more seamless.

Poco X7 Pro "Iron Man" Edition

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Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition Unboxing: A Marvel Fan’s Dream Phone Has Iron Man Suiting Up One Last Time

Phones are cool enough, but you’ll often see a collaboration with another company when a brand wants to do something over the top. Sometimes it’s fashion or a musical group. This time, Poco decided to work with Marvel and arguably its most popular character in the franchise, Iron Man. Never mind that Iron Man died almost six years ago (spoiler alert); the character’s popularity is still around today. So Tony Stark has suited up one last time, pulling out all the stops on this Poco X7 Pro Iron Edition. Let’s unbox it and see what Poco has in store!

Vivo X200 Pro Review: Carl Zeiss and Vivo Pair Up to Make the Ultimate (Non-US) Camera Phone

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Vivo X200 Pro Review: Carl Zeiss and Vivo Pair Up to Make the Ultimate (Non-US) Camera Phone

Yes, we use our phones for everything from texting to email to the occasional phone call. But the question that always gets asked is, “how good is the camera?” I’ve used a Google Pixel 8 Pro for about a year, and until recently, I would have told you it has a phenomenal camera. Then I tested the vivo X200 Pro, and now I’ve been ruined for all other smartphone cameras! One major caveat before you dive into my review: While I tested the global edition of the vivo X200 Pro, this phone is unavailable in the U.S. and is not…

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: AI Smarts, Killer Cameras, and Deals That Might Make Upgrading Worth It

Samsung’s latest flagship phones—the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25—are here, bringing some serious AI smarts along for the ride. Pre-orders on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series start today, and general availability kicks off on February 7. Samsung is boldly pushing toward AI-driven mobile experiences that aim to be more intuitive, helpful, and—most importantly—practical for everyday life.

Oppo Find X8 Pro

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OPPO Find X8 Pro Review: The Perfect Fusion of Android Power and iPhone Innovation—If You Live Outside of the U.S.

OPPO, as a Chinese smartphone maker that’s a subsidiary of BBK, has something of a “best of both worlds” philosophy going for it. As a Chinese phone maker, the company tends to lean toward making its phone interface mirror the iPhone as much as possible. As a member of BBK, you’ll see some parallels between its phones and OnePlus phones. The two share a parts bin with each other. Often, the latest OPPO phone is a preview of things to come from its sister company here in the States. That’s what makes the OPPO Find X8 Pro very compelling.

Isaac by PreEvnt

Gear Bits, Health and Fitness

Isaac by PreEvnt Wants to Make Diabetes Management As Easy As Breathing!

There are 830 million people in the world with some form of diabetes. Unfortunately, that means it’s almost guaranteed that someone you know needs to deal with the hassle of tracking blood sugar. Usually, this is done by testing their blood periodically throughout the day, which means lots of poking of fingertips. Isaac by PreEvnt has a better, less messy plan by harnessing the power of your breath!

MediaTek Dimensity 8400

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MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Offers Transformative AI Power to Boost Your Smartphone Experience

The just-announced MediaTek Dimensity 8400 is a premium smartphone chip that brings cutting-edge AI capabilities, efficient power management, and enhanced gaming experiences to your pocket. Building on the success of the flagship Dimensity 9400, this new chip introduces an “All Big Core” CPU design to the premium smartphone market, setting the stage for smoother multitasking, smarter AI-driven features, and immersive gaming.