Author: SmartPhone-Reviews
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few days, you’ll probably have heard of DeepSeek. The artificial intelligence (AI) app which is a rival and alternative to the likes of ChatGPT and Google Gemini has catapulted to worldwide attention following the launch of its R1 AI model on 20 January, spooking investors and majorly crashing some US stocks. But what’s so good about DeepSeek specifically? Why has it caused such a stir in the world of AI? And how can I start using it? All these questions and many more are answered below. What is DeepSeek? DeepSeek…
The Google Pixel series of phones is known for its innovative features, particularly in the realm of AI and camera technology. It’s been nearly half a year since the release of the Pixel 9 series, and attention has already shifted toward what Google has in store for the upcoming Pixel 10 series in 2025, but also for the Pixel 11 series next year. Leaks and rumours suggest that the latter could include some of the most exciting hardware and software upgrades yet, especially in the areas of camera capabilities, performance, and new AI features. Here’s everything we know so far.…
At a glanceExpert’s Rating Our Verdict Companion’s embrace of the absurd creates a wicked thriller/comedy genre mash-up. That said, you’ll only really be on the edge of your seat if you know as little as possible going in, and that’ll be a hard sell. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today If I’m being honest, writing a review of Drew Hancock’s latest thriller, Companion, is pretty darn tricky. As I do for all screenings, I watched the trailer and checked out the preview images before the event. But in…
WhatsApp owner Meta has released a fix for a problematic privacy bug in its iPhone app. The issue allowed users to access photos and videos that were set to disappear after a single viewing using the app’s ‘View once’ feature. The bug, which only affected iPhone users, made it possible to bypass privacy protection by going to Settings > Storage > Data > Manage Storage and sorting media by ‘Recent’. This allowed content that was intended to be temporary to be displayed again. Security researcher Ramshath was the first to document the vulnerability in a Medium post, prompting WhatsApp to…
With almost twenty seasons and counting, Lord Alan Sugar has made many business partners. However, the mogul is far from done. Last year, Northern boutique fitness studio owner Rachel Woolford was awarded £250,000 cash to invest in her gym for more classes. In 2025, a whole new bunch of budding entrepreneurs will gear up for the gruelling tasks and cutthroat boardroom. BBC’s The Apprentice will return tonight. If you want to know what time it airs and who the contestants are, keep reading. We also have a similar article for Gladiators season 2. When will The Apprentice season 19…
The Galaxy S25 series is here, but Samsung’s January 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event wasn’t without its surprises. Alongside the widely expected Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra, the company also teased a fourth model, known as the Galaxy S25 Edge. It marks Samsung’s first return to the Edge branding since 2016’s Galaxy S7 Edge, though a lot has changed since then. Here’s everything we know so far about the brand-new entry in Samsung’s flagship phone lineup. When will the Galaxy S25 Edge be released? Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge at the end of its Galaxy Unpacked event on…
At a glanceExpert’s Rating Pros Slick software The most advanced AI around Gorgeous anti-reflective screen Image processing has improved Cons Barely any hardware upgrades S Pen has no Bluetooth Expensive Our Verdict I didn’t want to love the S25 Ultra. It’s one of the smallest generational updates we’ve ever seen, and there’s no excuse for that with so much innovation happening elsewhere. But it’s a wonderful phone that’s a pleasure to use and there’s no area where the S25 Ultra falls short. If you have the S24 Ultra, though, you can safely skip this one, as you’re not missing out…
The rumour mill never rests when it comes to Apple’s iPhones. The iPhone 16 series has only recently been released, but whispers about the iPhone 17 are already being heard. As Apple is notoriously secretive, these early leaks and rumours only add to the excitement. If you want to know why you should wait for the iPhone 17, here’s a round-up of everything we know so far about the entire lineup. Remember, however, that nothing is set in stone until Apple announces it. When will the iPhone 17 be released? Apple typically unveils its new iPhone lineup in September, often…
When Google Voice showed up way back in 2009, I was one of the first to sign up. Ditto for Google Fi. But last month I ditched both of them at the same time, turning my back on an astonishing fifteen years of integrated services. Why? Because Google turned its back on me, and I was tired of dealing with its hypocrisy. A little context, if you’re not aware. Google Voice is the company’s number-forwarding service, and it was extremely cool when it first debuted. You got your own new phone number, which Google operated as a free VOIP service,…
Modern wearables are great and can help you track all kinds of things from activity to sleep but some things are still missing. The prospect of a wearable that can continuously monitor glucose without having to prick yourself with a needle has long been considered the Holy Grail and will be life-changing for many users.. Apple, Samsung, Huawei and many others have found a way to let us track our heart rate 24/7 to an accuracy level that can give you a heads up if you’re suffering from a serious heart condition. We’re also seeing something similar happening for blood…