Hacker News with Generative AI: Smartphones

iPhone drops from first to 3rd place in China, struggles to launch AI features (9to5mac.com)
The iPhone has lost its crown as the best-selling phone in China, dropping to 3rd place in the latest market intelligence data.

Smartphones, China, Technology, Market Share

5 points by mgh2 23 hours ago | 3 comments

Apple iPhone USB-C Hacked (forbes.com)
With 100 million macOS users already reeling from news of a new credential-stealing attack, Safari users warned do not click twice, and even a report about iOS being targeted more by hackers than Android, it’s not been the most reassuring few weeks for Apple users. Now security researchers have disclosed details of a successful bypass of Apple security protections to hack the iPhone USB-C controller. So, what does this mean for smartphone security?

Cybersecurity, Apple, Smartphones, Hacking

3 points by kelt 5 days ago | 2 comments

HMD Key – A lightweight, affordable smartphone (hmd.com)
Upgrade your smartphone with Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and their latest launch of the HMD Key. The HMD Key is proof that you don’t need to break the bank to get a reliable smartphone. Its lightweight build, essential features, and accessible price point make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a new smartphone.

Smartphones, Technology, Budget-Friendly, Reviews

112 points by namanyayg 6 days ago | 110 comments

A billion dollars later, the iPhone 16 is still banned in Indonesia (9to5mac.com)
The iPhone 16 is still banned from sale in Indonesia, despite Apple promising to invest a billion dollars in the country’s economy.

Apple, Indonesia, Technology, Business, Smartphones

4 points by FMecha 8 days ago | 0 comments

Samsung is rolling out a smartphone subscription next month (theverge.com)

Smartphones, Subscription Services, Samsung, Technology, Business

3 points by speckx 9 days ago | 0 comments

HMD Fusion: Budget repairable smartphone with modular flair (theregister.com)
The HMD Fusion is a budget smartphone with a couple of appealing twists. The first is that the device is modular and repairable – iFixit already has guides on how to swap its battery and screen, among other things. HMD promises two years of Android updates and three years of security updates, which is slightly underwhelming, but still better than what the real bargain-basement kit offers.

Smartphones, Repair, Modular Design, Budget Devices, Android

17 points by beardyw 15 days ago | 0 comments

California rescue teams say iPhone's advanced features keep saving lives (sfgate.com)
Every new iPhone release seems like it’s more expensive than the last, with Apple hosting massive global events to promote the newest features. But in the past few years, a series of new features built into iPhones could do more than make digital stickers from your photos or transcribe messages from callers you didn’t want to talk to: These features could save your life.

Technology, Smartphones, Safety, California

8 points by nradov 26 days ago | 2 comments

School smartphone ban results in better sleep and improved mood: study (york.ac.uk)
Psychologists at the University of York, who tested the impact that smartphones have on children’s behaviour for a new two-part documentary series for Channel 4, found that a ban in school impacted positively on sleep and mood.

Education, Smartphones, Psychology, Sleep, Mood

1014 points by jonatron 34 days ago | 679 comments

Apple to stop selling iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in Europe as USB-C deadline hits (9to5mac.com)
As reported by iGeneration, Apple will stop selling the iPhone SE and the iPhone 14 series at the end of the year, as the USB-C universal charging connector deadline comes into effect.

Apple, Smartphones, Europe, Legislation, Technology

13 points by ksec 35 days ago | 1 comments

Why Am I Paying a Premium Price for a Google Pixel Phone Filled with Ads? (ycombinator.com)
I really don’t understand what I’m paying the premium price for with my Google Pixel. The constant ads, especially in apps like YouTube, are incredibly frustrating. I expected a smooth, ad-free experience, but instead, I’m bombarded with ads at every turn. The same or even better hardware is available at a much lower price, without these interruptions. So, what exactly am I paying extra for?

Google Pixel, Advertising, Consumer Tech, Smartphones, Value

13 points by de6u99er 38 days ago | 13 comments

Phantom Vibrations of a Lost Smartphone (sapiens.org)
When you imagine a cyborg, what sort of creature comes to mind?

Psychology, Technology, Smartphones

48 points by HR01 41 days ago | 25 comments

PostmarketOS-Powered Kubernetes Cluster (denv.it)
Having a few Raspberry Pi 4s at my disposal, I found myself somewhat dissatisfied with their processing capabilities and power management features. This led me to explore alternative solutions, particularly given the collection of old smartphones gathering dust in my drawer. These devices, while outdated for daily use, still pack considerable computing power. In this article, I’ll walk through how I transformed these old smartphones into a functional Kubernetes cluster using postmarketOS, giving them a second life as computing nodes.

Kubernetes, Raspberry Pi, Linux, Smartphones, DIY

14 points by denysvitali 41 days ago | 2 comments

What Graykey iPhone hack tool can unlock (appleinsider.com)
Leaked documents reveal the secrets behind Graykey, the covert forensic tool used to unlock modern smartphones, exposing its struggles with Apple's latest iOS updates.

Cybersecurity, Smartphones, Apple, Forensic Tools

18 points by jnord 47 days ago | 2 comments

Forced to upgrade (bearblog.dev)
I've been happily using an iPhone 8 for the last 7 years. It has been, and still is, a perfect smartphone. I've never bumped up against the limitations of the hardware (gaming on a phone is a bit of a mystery to me), and all of my photos and videos are synced to the cloud, so I've never even run out of the 64gb of storage space.

Consumer Technology, Smartphones, Personal Experiences

184 points by SpookyChoice 52 days ago | 296 comments

Huawei launches first phones capable of running HarmonyOS NEXT (cnbc.com)

Huawei, Smartphones, China, Technology

6 points by anigbrowl 52 days ago | 2 comments

Huawei launches Mate 70 Series with self-developed HarmonyOS (techstartups.com)
Huawei on Tuesday unveiled the Mate 70 series, its latest smartphone running on the company’s self-developed HarmonyOS NEXT operating system. This marks another step in Huawei’s drive for technological independence amid ongoing U.S. sanctions.

Huawei, Smartphones, Operating Systems, Technology, China

37 points by WaitWaitWha 52 days ago | 29 comments

Budget Android (€99) vs. Expensive iPhone (€1000) (2018) (willem.com)
Every now and then, I switch phones to keep track of mobile developments. As professional app and web developer, I need to know how different devices work in real life. This time I used a budget Android smartphone, making me curious how it would compare to an expensive iPhone.

Mobile Devices, Smartphones, Android, iOS, Comparison

61 points by willemlaurentz 77 days ago | 50 comments

My first DIY phone fix made me a self-repair believer (theverge.com)
My first DIY smartphone repair project was off to an inauspicious start.

DIY, Smartphones, Repair, Technology

16 points by rntn 78 days ago | 1 comments

Apple iPhone 16 sales blocked in Indonesia due to local parts rule (nikkei.com)

Apple, Smartphones, Indonesia, Regulations, Business

20 points by mikhael 81 days ago | 6 comments

Did the iPhone 13 Mini's death signal the end of practical phone design? (ycombinator.com)
Apple dropping the iPhone 13 Mini feels like a signal for where the whole smartphone market is heading.

Apple, Smartphones, Design, Technology, Trends

20 points by sergormo 84 days ago | 31 comments

Smartphone buyers meh on AI, care more about battery life (cnet.com)
As smartphone makers including Apple, Google and Samsung place a growing emphasis on AI features in their latest devices, a CNET survey found a quarter of smartphone owners don't find those capabilities particularly useful, and just 18% say AI integrations are their main motivator for upgrading their phone.

Consumer Behavior, Smartphones, Artificial Intelligence

324 points by retskrad 85 days ago | 331 comments

Galaxy A16 5G is here: Samsung's first cheap phone to get 6 years of updates (androidauthority.com)
Samsung has confirmed everything about the Galaxy A16 5G.

Samsung, Smartphones, Android, 5G, Software Updates

5 points by throwaway55479 87 days ago | 0 comments

Ask HN: I want to use two phones with one SIM (ycombinator.com)
I understand the limitations of how SIM cards work. However i was wondering if there was a workaround for this. I would really like to daily an iPhone and an android phone. Ideal to carry one or another device when I need to without worrying about missing calls

Mobile Devices, Dual Sim, Smartphones, Workarounds

9 points by garyfirestorm 91 days ago | 8 comments

Warning: Older Galaxy phones getting bricked by new Samsung update (androidauthority.com)
Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 phones are getting stuck in bootloops.

Software, Samsung, Smartphones, Android, Updates

7 points by notinmykernel 107 days ago | 0 comments

Sustaphones Tablets – Database of repairable Android devices with community ROMs (sustaphones.com)
For a modern smartphone to be sustainable, at the very minimum it has to get security updates and it needs to be possible to change the inevitably failing battery.

Android, Smartphones, Sustainability, Repair, Community

61 points by nfriedly 108 days ago | 5 comments

iPhone 16 Pro Storage Expansion 128GB to 1TB [video] (youtube.com)

iPhone, Smartphones, Technology, Storage

403 points by haunter 116 days ago | 293 comments

Only 3% of UK 12-year-olds don't have smartphone- How four of them feel about it (theguardian.com)
There has been a huge wave of parental concern about smartphones this year. So do kids without them feel deprived – or more alive?

Smartphones, Parenting, Children, Technology, UK

6 points by pseudolus 117 days ago | 0 comments

iPhone 16 is much easier to repair (engadget.com)
Apple introduced some major repairability improvements with the iPhone 16 lineup, but nothing stands out as much as the new battery removal process for the base iPhone 16.

iPhone, Repair, Smartphones, Apple

53 points by vincentchau 117 days ago | 87 comments

Fairphone 5: a biased long-term review (ounapuu.ee)
After months of contemplating I finally pulled the trigger and got myself a Fairphone 5. The fact that iPhone X stopped receiving major iOS updates certainly helped make that decision.

Fairphone, Smartphones, Reviews, Sustainability

7 points by segasaturn 122 days ago | 3 comments

Petapixel: The iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max Review for Photographers (petapixel.com)
After Apple concluded its keynote featuring the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, I dove into my review of this new smartphone as a photographic and videographic tool in the sunshine of California.

Photography, Smartphones, Reviews, Apple

5 points by anmilo 122 days ago | 0 comments