Apple's iPhone 17 Pro processor, the A19 Pro, isn't just Apple's fastest chip ever, it's neck and neck with Samsung in the fastest smartphone race.

Samsung is looking to bring M14 panels to its Galaxy S26 Ultra, as well as a filtering tech that Apple hasn't gotten around to yet.

For the first time, Apple topped Samsung in first quarter sales numbers this year, despite the latter delivering its Galaxy S25 series in January. As you can imagine, this is a pretty big deal, and could be the start of a new trend that sees Apple being more dominant all throughout the year, regardless of when its competitors release its products.

Samsung is mocking Apple's new iPhone 17 series for finally including features like live translation and a sleep score that have been available on its own devices for years.

Samsung rumored to be expanding its foldable smartphone family with a 'wide fold' handset that would add pressure to Apple and its foldable iPhone in 2026.

The Indian government has reformed the GST system, effective 22 September 2025, simplifying it to two slabs. While electronics benefit from reduced rates, smartphones remain at 18%.