Regulatory filings across the UAE, EU, and India suggest Nothing's upcoming Phone 4a lineup is nearing launch, with budget pricing, big batteries, and a potential U.S. Beta Program debut. The post It looks like two new budget-centric Nothing smartphone could arrive soon appeared first on Digital Trends.

January proved to be a busy month for smartphone launches. Most of the announcements were mid-range devices, like the Realme 16 Pro series and the Honor Power 2, but we also saw a few flagships, including the Honor Magic 8 RSR and the RedMagic 11 Air.

The Pixel 10a may offer good camera and reliable performance at a lower price, questioning the value of a flagship phone

An unconfirmed report early this month suggested Asus was pulling back on its smartphone plans, but the company declined to comment at the time. Asus chairman Jonney Shih has now confirmed during an event in Taiwan the wind-down of its smartphone business. Instead, Asus will focus on AI products like robots and smart glasses.

2026 is set to be a massive year for smartphones, with higher prices, more AI features, and launches from Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and more. Flagships, foldables, and budget phones will roll out all year, starting January through December.

ASUS appears to be shifting its business operations away from smartphones. According to translations of recent quotes from Chairman Jonney Shih, the company does not plan to release new phone models in the future.

Breathless cell phone ads might suggest that every American consumer rushes out to grab a brand-new smartphone every year, even if the old one worked just fine. A new survey tells a different story. When researchers at Reviews.org asked 1,000 U.S ...