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7 articles on VentureBeast.Tech covering Smartphones. Strategic analysis and original reporting on smartphones for builders and operators.

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School Phone Bans Hit 36 States: What the Evidence Says
Wellness11 min

School Phone Bans Hit 36 States: What the Evidence Says

36 US states now ban or limit student phones in class. Early research shows less phone use, a year-one discipline spike and small test-score gains.

The AI Memory Crunch Is Making Your Next Gadget Pricier
Hardware11 min

The AI Memory Crunch Is Making Your Next Gadget Pricier

AI data centers are soaking up DRAM and flash. Here is how the memory shortage is raising phone, laptop and GPU prices, and how to buy smart.

Pixel 11 Verdict: Tensor G6, Less RAM, $100 More
Hardware11 min

Pixel 11 Verdict: Tensor G6, Less RAM, $100 More

Google's Pixel 11 lineup costs $100 more than the Pixel 10, and the base Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL drop to 12GB of RAM. Here's what that means for buyers.

Gemini Behind Siri and Pixel: How Google Won the Default
AI Tools10 min

Gemini Behind Siri and Pixel: How Google Won the Default

Gemini underpins Siri AI in iOS 27, due September 14, and is replacing Google Assistant on Android. Why that distribution win beats any benchmark lead.

iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro: Is the A20 Worth the Upgrade?
Hardware11 min

iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro: Is the A20 Worth the Upgrade?

The iPhone 18 Pro adds a 2nm A20 Pro, a variable-aperture camera and $100 to the price. Who should upgrade from a 17 Pro, a 15 Pro or an older iPhone?

Best Foldable Phone 2026: iPhone Duo, Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Hardware10 min

Best Foldable Phone 2026: iPhone Duo, Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Four foldables from $1,899 to $3,199. How the iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro Fold compare on price, screens and durability.

iPhone Duo Explained: Apple's $1,999 Foldable vs Galaxy Z Fold8
Hardware11 min

iPhone Duo Explained: Apple's $1,999 Foldable vs Galaxy Z Fold8

Apple's first foldable, iPhone Duo, starts at $1,999. How it stacks up against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra, and who should wait for gen two.