Smartphones

The March 2026 issue of 'Kaden Hihyo,' a professional home appliance purchase guide, features an in-depth comparison of Android flagship smartphones. This ranking reveals the top-performing devices, highlighting exceptional camera, display, and AI capabilities among other features after rigorous testing by experts.

Trifa Inc. has announced a special campaign for MUFG Card members, in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS Co., Ltd., offering discounted access to the Trifa global eSIM app for overseas travel and business trips.

iCracked Japan Corporation announces the launch of same-day repair services for ZTE's 'nubia' smartphones at over 100 iCracked Store locations nationwide, starting February 2, 2026. This makes iCracked an authorized service provider for 'nubia' devices, offering high-quality repairs with genuine parts and a transparent, customer-centric approach.

DriveRec, a smartphone application that transforms Android devices into AI-enabled dash cams with real-time object analysis using Google Edge AI, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support its development and offer early access to backers.

OPPO and Google Cloud announce a strategic collaboration to develop a next-generation AI operating system (AIOS). This initiative focuses on "Memory Symbiosis" for personalized user experiences and robust privacy protection through a Private Computing Cloud architecture, aiming to integrate AI seamlessly into daily life.

FIRME, a brand by MY WAY SMART Co., Ltd., has announced the release of a glass film compatible with the Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G smartphone. This film offers 10H hardness, shatterproof properties, bubble-free application, and high transparency, designed to protect the device's screen while maintaining its functionality and aesthetic.

caseplay announces the release of official smartphone cases and other tech accessories for Shibutani Subaru's ASIA TOUR 2025-2026 "Su", featuring 4 unique designs compatible with over 150 smartphone models.

FOSSiBOT has launched the F110L, a rugged smartphone designed for practicality and durability. This SIM-free model features a high-brightness LED light, a powerful 128dB speaker, a 10,000mAh large-capacity battery, and IP68/IP69K water/dust resistance and MIL-STD-810H shock resistance. It runs on the latest Android 15 and includes a large display, high-quality camera, 12GB RAM (4GB + 8GB virtual) + 128GB ROM (expandable to 2TB), and 4G dual SIM support, offering a balanced set of practical features.

Xiaomi Japan has announced the release of the POCO F8 Pro, a new flagship smartphone from the POCO F series. Featuring the Snapdragon® 8 Elite mobile platform, a HyperRGB display, "Sound By Bose" audio, a 60mm telephoto camera, and a 6210mAh battery with 100W HyperCharge, the device is available starting January 22nd with special early bird pricing.

Spigen, a global mobile accessory brand, is participating in Amazon's "Winter Support Sale" and "2nd Amazon Smile Sale," offering discounts of up to 25% on approximately 2,100 popular smartphone cases, screen protectors, and other accessories. The sale will run from January 22, 2026, to February 2, 2026.