The Nothing Phone (4b) is an affordable entry-level smartphone with a distinctive design and impressive battery life, but it falls short in display brightness (1,160 cd/m² vs. advertised 2,000 nits), camera performance in low light, and storage capacity (128GB only, no microSD). Its main weakness is pricing; a price drop would make it more competitive against its own lineup.
Anker has released an affordable 10-in-1 USB-C hub with support for high-refresh-rate displays up to 240Hz on 1440p monitors and dual 4K displays at 60Hz. The hub includes 10 ports, a smart display showing real-time information, and up to 80W passthrough charging, now available in the US through Amazon and Anker's store.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are reportedly upgrading to M16 OLED panels with improved brightness, color accuracy, and power efficiency, marking the first major display material upgrade in three years. The standard S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels, while M16 panels will also appear in upcoming Z Flip 9 and Z Fold 9 foldables in late 2027.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is an impressive foldable smartphone with a wider format, slim design, and strong performance, but it falls short of perfection due to a missing telephoto lens, thermal throttling issues, lack of S Pen support, and a steep $1,899 starting price that limits its appeal beyond dedicated foldable enthusiasts.