Inside the Factory Where Robots Are Building Your Next Samsung Phone

At Samsung’s mobile-device factory in Gumi, South Korea, roughly three hours away from the country’s capital of Seoul, nearly everything is automated. Even the process of putting on the shoe covers that are required to enter parts of the facility is handled by a machine.  This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET’s collection of… Continue reading Inside the Factory Where Robots Are Building Your Next Samsung Phone

Best Phone to Buy for 2023

The best phones you can buy in 2023 have various features in common. Lightning-fast processors offer smooth gaming experiences, vibrant, high-resolution screens make your Netflix shows look great and top-end rear cameras let you take beautiful images you’ll want to look back on in years to come. Other phones are more cost-conscious, offering decent all-round… Continue reading Best Phone to Buy for 2023

Xiaomi’s New Folding Phone Is Slimmer Than Samsung’s

Xiaomi unveiled its latest foldable phone Monday, as part of an annual event that saw CEO Lei Jun take the stage. The Mix Fold 3 is a book-style foldable phone designed to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5, except it will not be available globally. As usual, Xiaomi is releasing it only in China,… Continue reading Xiaomi’s New Folding Phone Is Slimmer Than Samsung’s

Samsung’s New Flip Phone Highlights the Clamshell’s Comeback

Before smartphones turned ubiquitous, flip phones were the consumer-tech status symbol. They had compact and cool designs and user-friendly features. And let’s be honest: It’s tough to beat the thrill of ending a call by snapping a phone shut. Nowadays, the flip phone is back in vogue, albeit the “smart” kind, as old becomes new… Continue reading Samsung’s New Flip Phone Highlights the Clamshell’s Comeback

Best Samsung Phone of 2023

Samsung has a growing variety of Galaxy phones to choose from. If you have a bigger budget and want a giant screen with Samsung’s best camera, the $1,200 Galaxy S23 Ultra is your best choice. But there’s also the budget-friendly Galaxy A12, which costs less than $200. On top of that, there are plenty of choices… Continue reading Best Samsung Phone of 2023

Best Android Phone of 2023

$449 at Amazon Nothing Phone 1 A flashy, affordable phone (Update: Low stock) Show more (5 items) There are a lot of Android devices on the market. Whether you prefer Samsung, Google or OnePlus, you have sizes, shapes and prices to choose from, which means there’s something for everyone. But having so many options also… Continue reading Best Android Phone of 2023

Best iPhone in 2023: Which Apple Phone Should You Buy?

Apple sells eight iPhone models that include phones released between 2020 and 2023. While there’s no such thing as a true “best” iPhone, depending on your needs, budget and preferences, some models will be better for you than others. With the iPhone 14 series and the iPhone 11, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max being discontinued, deciding… Continue reading Best iPhone in 2023: Which Apple Phone Should You Buy?

Comparing the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Razr Plus and Find N2 Flip: How Each Flip Phone Stacks Up

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5, debuted at the company’s Unpacked event last week, revealing design changes that include a wider cover screen and a redesigned hinge. The new Z Flip 5 faces competition from Motorola’s Razr Plus and the Oppo Find N2 Flip, both of which use a similar flip-phone design combined with larger cover screens… Continue reading Comparing the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Razr Plus and Find N2 Flip: How Each Flip Phone Stacks Up

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Review: $200 Phone Hits Every Essential

6.5 Samsung Galaxy A14 5G You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Like NFC for contactless pay 90Hz refresh rate Good software and security update timeline Don’t like Sluggish performance Mixed photography Single audio speaker The $200 Samsung Galaxy A14 5G sets a new baseline for cheap phones. It’s one of the few… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Review: $200 Phone Hits Every Essential