{"id":108348,"date":"2025-12-29T17:13:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/bigger-batteries-better-ai-and-more-heres-what-the-techradar-team-wants-to-see-from-smartphones-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T17:16:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:16:26","slug":"bigger-batteries-better-ai-and-more-heres-what-the-techradar-team-wants-to-see-from-smartphones-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/bigger-batteries-better-ai-and-more-heres-what-the-techradar-team-wants-to-see-from-smartphones-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bigger batteries, better AI, and more: here\u2019s what the TechRadar team wants to see from smartphones in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.fiverr.com\/visit\/?bta=1052423&nci=17043\" Target=\"_Top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fiverr.ck-cdn.com\/tn\/serve\/?cid=40081059\"  width=\"601\" height=\"201\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"e66045ce-d53a-492d-b7eb-9448717f984e\">How can it virtually be 2026? It seems like only a second in the past that we celebrated the start of 2025, earlier than welcoming the<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-phones\/samsung-galaxy-s25-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-phones\/samsung-galaxy-s25-review\"> Samsung Galaxy S25<\/a> collection, then the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/google-pixel-phones\/google-pixel-10-pro-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/google-pixel-phones\/google-pixel-10-pro-review\">Google Pixel 10<\/a> lineup, and naturally later the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/apple-iphone-17-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/apple-iphone-17-review\">iPhone 17<\/a> fashions, and\u2026 properly, right here we&#8217;re in December.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been an enormous yr on this planet of smartphones \u2013 we noticed a renewed battle of the bottom fashions because the iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 every launched with {hardware} upgrades to rival the Galaxy S25, cellphone batteries obtained larger than ever culminating within the iPad-beating <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/oneplus-phones\/oneplus-15-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/oneplus-phones\/oneplus-15-review\">OnePlus 15 (also the year&#8217;s only 5-star phone review)<\/a>, and the folding cellphone market was rocked by super-thin handsets just like the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-phones\/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-phones\/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-review\">Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"e66045ce-d53a-492d-b7eb-9448717f984e-2\">It\u2019s impossible to go through a year like this without wondering what\u2019s next \u2013 so I\u2019ve rounded up the TechRadar team to share their smartphone predictions for 2026.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>You\u2019ll find folks from the phones desk and beyond sharing their hopes and dreams for sustainability, 5G coverage, mobile AI, and more as we head into the new year. If you want a refresher on what the top tier of the industry is bringing to the table right now, check out our guide to the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-phone\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-phone\">best phones<\/a> \u2013 in any other case, let\u2019s get proper into it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-wxxjbMyghp7bXqzTaNXyFsJO7u7KQjV2\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-wxxjbMyghp7bXqzTaNXyFsJO7u7KQjV2 slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G-140-80.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A picture of Jamie Richards\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G-140-80.jpg 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEkRYv4WBNy7nY8cBTaY2G.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Jamie Richards<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Employees Author, Cell Computing<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-c13a5552-dce2-45b6-bc74-74f0adfb31dd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"even-bigger-batteries-3\">Even bigger batteries<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"cc2f9126-31fa-4856-b390-b388c167e49a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3876px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"OnePlus 15\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRnWb5PZKRGr9zHmt8YCuB.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;I hope this is the year that silicon-carbon cells go mainstream&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Peter Hoffmann)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"9e043278-6015-492d-8a58-0f14f98fc142\">We saw bigger phone batteries than ever before in 2025. The OnePlus 15 takes the crown when it comes to widely available flagships, with a gargantuan 7,300mAh cell \u2013 that\u2019s bigger than an iPad mini\u2019s battery capacity. Elsewhere, the iPhone 17 series saw overdue battery capacity improvements, and the<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/honor-phones\/honor-magic-v5-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/honor-phones\/honor-magic-v5-review\"> Honor Magic V5<\/a> snuck a 5,600mAh battery into the world&#8217;s thinnest book-style folding cellphone.<\/p>\n<p>I wish to see this pattern proceed in 2026 \u2013 battery life is amongst an important cellphone spec and makes a huge effect on person expertise. Particularly, I hope that is the yr that environment friendly, energy-dense silicon-carbon cells go mainstream \u2013 I\u2019ve been utilizing Oppo telephones with SiC batteries for greater than a yr, and the distinction actually is evening and day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-xjOqTGci2MiF3D1x0cJ5BzTlwFC2fXrH\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-xjOqTGci2MiF3D1x0cJ5BzTlwFC2fXrH slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h-140-80.png.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h-140-80.png 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A black-and-white image of Roland Moore-Colyer on a white background with a concentric pink circles\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h-140-80.png 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQqVRXSJ9kAG4vdMu5N25h.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Roland Moore-Colyer<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Managing Editor, Cell Computing<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8929600c-cf27-4366-9453-1b7714ba9eb6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"consistent-less-power-hungry-5g-3\">Consistent, less power-hungry 5G<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"61cdd413-eec2-4e76-be79-b210ea6359d7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person holds an iPhone while it is performing a 5G speed test.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SyAMtPeEyqoMsvDAU67GBL.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;I\u2019d like the phones of 2026 to really work on maintaining strong, steady and efficient 5G connections&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Frederik Lipfert, Unsplash)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"900e1a8a-56c6-4511-9ecc-36f14a7fca7d\">As someone who can\u2019t get fiber internet access at my apartment, I need to tap into 5G quite a bit to download things like games for my <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/ps5\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/ps5\">PS5<\/a> and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/xbox-series-x\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/xbox-series-x\">Xbox Series X<\/a>; given the ballooning dimension of recent video games it may possibly actually take days to obtain them. The issue is, I discover 5G on my <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/iphone-16-pro-max-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/iphone-16-pro-max-review\">iPhone 16 Pro Max<\/a>, and certainly another telephones in my expertise, to be moderately spotty and inconsistent on the subject of sustaining regular speeds and a sturdy connection.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Join breaking information, evaluations, opinion, high tech offers, and extra.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>By itself this may be infuriating. Add within the considerably elevated battery energy draw and temperature spike utilizing 5G for any size of time causes, and the speedy web nirvana promised by 5G evaporates into nothingness.<\/p>\n<p>So moderately than enhance the velocity of chips, or ever so barely enhance digital camera processing, I\u2019d just like the telephones of 2026 to actually work on sustaining robust, regular and environment friendly 5G connections. That means I can lastly benefit from the future tech luminaires touted for 5G because the starting of my tech journalism profession.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-fmm8YD5QjyuOrPvRz32ED7X3jtHHjtkL\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-fmm8YD5QjyuOrPvRz32ED7X3jtHHjtkL slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT-140-80.png.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT-140-80.png 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Axel Metz\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT-140-80.png 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMSmxUcpE8w9m4KzPZWCpT.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-1462a54a-05ac-40c4-bfb4-42e1e84cc874\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"make-apple-intelligence-useful-3\">Make Apple Intelligence useful<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"71b63e53-6565-4756-9613-c0db290c9c70\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Apple Intelligence\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HLF8LHbtEAjNiQcVzBtsR.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;I\u2019m hoping that Apple finally delivers its long-promised Siri 2.0 upgrade&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Apple)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"1c633357-4d3d-45e6-a22f-ba5bcc9f92b0\">I\u2019m a longtime iPhone user, and I feel like I still haven\u2019t got a seat on the AI train that Android users have been riding for more than a year now. Siri Suggestions and automatic Voice Memo transcriptions are about the only AI-powered tools I use regularly on my <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/breaking-iphone-17-pro-revealed-heres-what-you-need-to-know\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/breaking-iphone-17-pro-revealed-heres-what-you-need-to-know\">iPhone 17 Pro<\/a>, and whereas I\u2019m not fussed about Clear Up-beating picture modifying instruments like Generative Edit and Magic Eraser (don\u2019t mess with actuality!), I&#8217;m jealous of the vastly superior voice assistants on the<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/best-android-phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/best-android-phones\"> best Android phones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou could like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Even with its ChatGPT integration, Siri is nigh-on unusable in 2025, so I\u2019m hoping that <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple\">Apple<\/a> a) lastly delivers its long-promised Siri 2.0 improve in 2026, and b) it may possibly genuinely compete with <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google\">Google<\/a>\u2019s phenomenal Gemini assistant. Apple can solely distract us with eye-catching iPhone colours for therefore lengthy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-pcrqnBzP2MEAJ52BJoEZsySFqobBaoRz\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-pcrqnBzP2MEAJ52BJoEZsySFqobBaoRz slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ-140-80.png.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ-140-80.png 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Philip Berne\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ-140-80.png 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiJgmSv3op5mxNcMmyZ3dQ.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Philip Berne<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Senior Editor, Cell Critiques &amp; Shopping for Guides<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-27851abe-1028-48a8-b26d-9611176b9788\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-hope-the-ai-bubble-bursts-3\">I hope the AI bubble bursts<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"72ce021f-84af-45e0-8f41-26b01c574aea\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to make custom wallpapers on the Samsung Galaxy S24 using Galaxy AI wide\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r32Tq7SP6zFobre8hD4zDa.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;There are no AI tools that make a phone worth buying&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"4e4c5828-62b9-4fb8-b6ba-84e4f545c4ea\">I hope the smartphone AI bubble bursts in 2026. I have never seen a worse development in technology than phone makers like Motorola, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/samsung\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/samsung\">Samsung<\/a>, and even Apple, shoehorning half-baked AI options into smartphones. Smartphone AI produces inaccurate outcomes, resorts to dangerous stereotypes, and provides little or no worth to right now&#8217;s finest telephones.<\/p>\n<p>No one chooses a cellphone as a result of it has good AI instruments, as a result of there aren&#8217;t any AI instruments that make a cellphone price shopping for. It is clear that AI options are a cynical ploy from an business that appears to have run out of actual, progressive concepts. Nonetheless, I hope 2026 is the yr the business lastly involves its human senses about machine studying.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-FxXlbpyapPNZfiK08XLdALGs82sTCPlM\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-FxXlbpyapPNZfiK08XLdALGs82sTCPlM slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c-140-80.png.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c-140-80.png 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Josephine Watson\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c-140-80.png 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvpGKcNNvrNZunUL6mqd8c.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Josephine Watson<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Managing Editor, Way of life<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-064f57bc-20bd-4244-9b1c-3df01d5ca128\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"get-serious-about-sustainability-3\">Get serious about sustainability<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"4bca1c6e-44dc-4e43-b3bb-64644624d65e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3481px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.28%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D5kEtkU28UgtNJj88TvuqF.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;It\u2019s time the big brands put their money where their mouth is&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"61ae43da-bee4-429f-843f-686eeee454d0\">What I want most from phones in 2026 is a real focus on sustainability; more durable, more efficient, better materials.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s so much work to be done here, and it won\u2019t happen overnight; so it\u2019s time the big brands put their money where their mouth is and start to make significant changes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-NlESsDCYf2PxnlC2HvOIqbmeufpXNJfB\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-NlESsDCYf2PxnlC2HvOIqbmeufpXNJfB slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi-140-80.png.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi-140-80.png 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Harry Padoan headshot\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi-140-80.png 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/995EkuqRKUTUjvMk7ataFi.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Harry Padoan<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Staff Writer, Reviews<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-436adddc-b9bf-491b-92be-afd19910123d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stop-the-ai-bloat-3\">Stop the AI bloat<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"32d74735-09ec-4c10-98a4-93b35fe8ec7e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6960px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Google Gemini and ChatGPT logos\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KdeAPHAms9smLMUDTFBL2f.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;A lot of AI integrations feel more like gimmicks than valuable innovations&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Shutterstock \/ Tada Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"321b18db-92b9-42e1-8e25-76820d5840cb\">My smartphone hope for 2026, is that the major players pare back some of the AI bloat. I really don&#8217;t need AI-generated playlists or notifications summaries. I&#8217;m not bothered about AI-generated backgrounds, and I&#8217;m generally growing tired of novelty features that I&#8217;ll never realistically use.<\/p>\n<p>For me and many others, a lot of these AI integrations feel more like gimmicks than valuable innovations. So, hopefully we can see more of a focus on a streamlined user experience, and less of an emphasis on the unnecessary.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-p1wDNaBDqkIGZ4L0HnLecbwnVLxGGhO7\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-p1wDNaBDqkIGZ4L0HnLecbwnVLxGGhO7 slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG-140-80.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Viktoria Shilets on a purple background\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG-140-80.jpg 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4peF5fCXKXug3xHyXf3jG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Viktoria Shilets<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Senior Social Editor<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-7e7579de-673b-4008-9619-a6b41ed10159\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-is-the-iphone-fold-3\">Where is the iPhone Fold?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"6b31af08-7a8e-48e3-a516-75cc25a4cf9d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKF3YzFPFC7nMZdTNJV3D8.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;With Samsung releasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this year, I can\u2019t wait for the first round of this friendly competition&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff \/ Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"b2e25609-1633-45ce-99bb-874c27aba34d\">I think 2026 could be a very exciting year if Apple launches its first foldable phone. Throughout the long-standing rivalry between Apple and Samsung, each one has consistently pushed the other to innovate. With Samsung releasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this year (arguably its<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/best-foldable-phones\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/best-foldable-phones\"> best foldable phone<\/a> but), I can\u2019t anticipate the primary spherical of this pleasant competitors to start.<\/p>\n<p>We additionally know that Apple has one of many strongest advertising groups on this planet. It proved this lately with the iPhone Air (try our <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rJP1Tn8IWyQ\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rJP1Tn8IWyQ\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">full review on YouTube<\/a>): regardless of comparatively modest gross sales efficiency, it turned one of many loudest product launches of the previous yr, with tech influencers and publications driving huge viewership throughout associated content material. And that is precisely what we want for foldable telephones!<\/p>\n<p>For the second yr in a row, Samsung\u2019s foldable-focused <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-phones\/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-9-things-we-saw-and-learned-including-the-galaxy-s25-ultra-and-edge\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-phones\/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-9-things-we-saw-and-learned-including-the-galaxy-s25-ultra-and-edge\">Unpacked event<\/a> has been the most effective occasion I attend yearly. It\u2019s unimaginable to see how a lot these units proceed to enhance, and actually, I really feel nearer than ever to lastly switching to a Flip. Don\u2019t fold your expectations \u2013 let\u2019s get excited!<\/p>\n<hr id=\"f00b4930-9514-4f90-b095-b7fe3bbdf8cd\"\/>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-QyuV1jg4L11c4f96jostPx3WRMcI32QE\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-QyuV1jg4L11c4f96jostPx3WRMcI32QE slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK-140-80.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mark Wilson\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK-140-80.jpg 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2sMEKtib9PUgu8oewGCVjK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Mark Wilson<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Senior Information Editor<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-0c30081b-04ea-4175-819d-58711849e626\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"an-end-to-mobile-dead-zones-3\">An end to mobile dead zones<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"aecd20fa-af1e-47ff-aa0c-23b826d78a12\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An iPhone showing the iOS 18 Messages via satellite feature\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fY6hQmu4HCkXfW8BTPRaC.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;The rise of satellite internet could soon help with rural dead zones&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Apple)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"53fe9b5b-4375-414b-b9d4-3fb9ab5444f0\">It\u2019s almost 2026 and my biggest smartphone frustration is the same as the one I had in 2016 \u2013 I still regularly find myself without any mobile signal. This happens when I\u2019m both in central London and out in the countryside. To be fair, this is more of an infrastructure problem than a smartphone one. But before I get agentic AI, a 15x telephoto lens or a flashy UI redesign, I\u2019d love to see this problem fixed.<\/p>\n<p>Hope is on the horizon. Here in the UK, big network mergers like the one between Vodafone and Three are (in theory) promising to decrease the number of mobile \u2018not spots\u2019. Meanwhile, the rise of satellite internet from the likes of Starlink and O2 Satellite could soon help with rural dead zones. Will the problem be fixed in 2026? Not likely, but I\u2019d take at least one bar of progress this year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-YppVp96BqvZmOPrf37fdtdrBLoDOPVC0\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-PrwrjC3nCAXev8Nj4KBFb8-YppVp96BqvZmOPrf37fdtdrBLoDOPVC0 slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB-140-80.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Desire Athow\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB-140-80.jpg 140w\" data-sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oEw3XiohQwun9z7gMxKzkB.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Desire Athow<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Managing Editor, TechRadar Pro<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-905e8195-6c3e-42f2-9882-756192b32a77\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faster-usb-speeds-3\">Faster USB speeds<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"06c778e3-7584-44cf-85d9-49a273e931c1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3675px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An Android phone being held in the hand\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6JkoHBN8tCaLo8UX7Nygd.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">&#8220;Moving to higher speeds is instrumental to Google\u2019s plans&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Shutterstock \/ mindea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"9b2d70c1-825b-493a-9156-c5ff262527fd\">I want USB Type-C USB 2.0 to disappear from smartphones forever. That&#8217;s a 25-year old technology still hampering mobile handsets with its miserable 80MB\/s transfer speed. Moving to higher speeds is instrumental to Google\u2019s plans to bring Android-on-desktop mainstream. Connecting to monitors and other peripherals (e.g. external storage) requires a fast interface, but at the moment it\u2019s a bit of a minefield.<\/p>\n<p>A quick glance at the spec sheet of some popular smartphones brings up quite a few culprits including some of the biggest brands out there. Removing USB 2.0 entirely from the picture would make sense to transform the smartphone (at least on Android) into a truly universal platform.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"a157cc0c-70f4-4dc2-af3b-6579f61e0d0f\"\/><a id=\"elk-1dc3b258-8dde-4537-8e93-60e6f810edb0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<hr id=\"b4be1e4a-4ff8-40fd-9090-c27ac2f23f18\"\/><a id=\"elk-4546251f-bbb8-4ec7-88b5-535fb5b72775\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Apple iPhone 17,Apple iPhone 17 Pro,Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max,Apple iPhone Air,Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7,Samsung Galaxy S25,Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra,Google Pixel 10,Google Pixel 10 Pro,Google Pixel 10 Pro XL,OnePlus 15\" data-widget-title=\"Today's best phone deals\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<hr id=\"88bfc4af-20ba-4fe3-846c-170bfaaa39ad\"\/>\n<p id=\"98096368-e71a-4c59-9a60-1640d5f317dd\"><em\/><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKAgKIiJDQklTRXdnTWFnOEtEWFJsWTJoeVlXUmhjaTVqYjIwb0FBUAE?hl=en-GB&amp;gl=GB&amp;ceid=GB%3Aen\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKAgKIiJDQklTRXdnTWFnOEtEWFJsWTJoeVlXUmhjaTVqYjIwb0FBUAE?hl=en-GB&amp;gl=GB&amp;ceid=GB%3Aen\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em><strong>Follow TechRadar on Google News<\/strong><\/em><\/a> and<em> <\/em><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=techradar.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=techradar.com\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><em><strong>add us as a preferred source<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> to get our knowledgeable information, evaluations, and opinion in your feeds. 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