2025年12月のクラウドファンディングキャンペーン成功に続き、フィンランド企業JollaはSailfish OS搭載のプライバシー重視Jolla Phoneの最終詳細を公開した。€649のこのデバイスはMediaTek Dimensity 7100チップセット、アクセサリー用モジュラーバックパネル、物理プライバシースイッチ、ユーザ交換可能バッテリーを特徴とし、2026年9月発売に先駆け欧州でプレオーダーが開始されている。
元Nokia社員が設立したJollaは、2025年12月にJolla Phoneのクラウドファンディング目標を上回り、Sailfish OS搭載のLinuxベーススマートフォンの生産への道を拓いた。主要技術エコシステムから独立したプライバシー中心の代替として位置づけられ、追跡、データ共有、隠れたアナリティクスを一切行わないことを約束している。
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Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona showcased a range of cutting-edge smartphones from brands like Xiaomi, Honor, and Motorola. Highlights included advanced camera integrations and foldable designs amid industry challenges like rising prices due to RAM shortages. Manufacturers balanced new features with affordability in a competitive market.
At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Tecno showcased a super-thin modular smartphone concept that attaches various components to transform its functionality. The base device, measuring 4.9mm thick, connects to modules including advanced camera lenses and battery packs. While innovative, the company describes it as a concept unlikely to reach consumers.
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Samsung has released the Galaxy S26 Ultra, a $1,300 flagship smartphone with a new Privacy Display feature and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The device emphasizes performance, camera capabilities, and on-device AI tools while retaining support for physical SIM cards and the S Pen stylus. Ars Technica's review praises its speed and screen but notes its high price and uneven AI features.
Motorola has introduced its 2026 Razr lineup, featuring the company's first book-style foldable, the Razr Fold, alongside refreshed Razr Ultra, Razr+ and Razr flip phones. Preorders begin May 14 with sales starting May 21. Prices have increased across the flip models, positioning them against rivals like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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Samsung launched its Galaxy S26 lineup, including the S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco on February 25. The new phones feature enhanced AI capabilities and start at $900, with preorders available immediately and shipping set for March 11. The event highlighted integrations with Perplexity AI and Google Gemini for more proactive assistance.
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that OpenAI is developing a smartphone featuring AI agents to replace traditional apps. The device would involve partnerships with MediaTek, Qualcomm for chip design, and Luxshare for manufacturing. Specifications and suppliers are expected to be finalized by late 2026 or early 2027, with production in 2028.