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📱 Best-Selling Smartphones of 2024

The latest rankings → of the most popular smartphones worldwide have just been released, and last year’s iPhones dominate once again.

1. iPhone 15
2. iPhone 15 Pro Max
3. iPhone 15 Pro
4. Galaxy A15 5G
5. Galaxy A15 4G
6. iPhone 14
7. Redmi 13C
8. Galaxy A05
9. Galaxy S24
10. Ultra Galaxy S24

Though exact shipment figures are undisclosed, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has narrowed its gap with the base iPhone 15. Analysts link Apple’s sales dip to Samsung’s rising shipments, with last year’s models dominating as late launches and demand for reliable, value-focused options shaped consumer choices.

Who's on your list this year?

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🍏 Time’s Up for Old iPhones

Starting May 5, 2025, WhatsApp → will no longer work on iPhones running iOS 12, including classics like the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. It’s time to upgrade or wave goodbye to your group chats.

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☕️ Apple's $1B Peace Offering

Apple plans to invest $1 billion in Indonesia → to lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales.

After failing to meet prior investment obligations, Apple is now negotiating terms, including a 40% local manufacturing requirement.

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🤔 How about that, Apple?

Samsung plans to launch its XR glasses this January. The gadget → will feature Google Gemini support but won’t include a display.

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🚘 Live Shots of Jaguar Type 00

The Jaguar Type 00 concept debuted at Miami Art Week, showcasing chameleon-like shades Miami Pink and London Blue. Depending on the lighting, the car shifts from bright pink to soft pastel.

The production version, featuring a 600-hp motor and 700 km range, is set for a late 2025 reveal.

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🎁 ChatGPT: 300M Users and Counting

OpenAI reports that ChatGPT → now boasts 300 million weekly users, generating over 1 billion prompts.

To celebrate, OpenAI is kicking off "Shipmas" — a 12-day campaign promising daily announcements of new features and updates.

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😆 AI Moves Faster Than Ever

AMD CEO Lisa Su → says AI has propelled the industry further in 18 months than the past decade combined.

With AI accelerators projected to bring in $5B this year, AMD now boasts a market cap over twice that of Intel and is racing to redefine the $500B AI chip market.

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💸 Pro Users, Pro Prices

OpenAI → has introduced ChatGPT Pro, a $200/month plan offering unlimited access to its most advanced models, including the reasoning-focused o1.

With enhanced capabilities in math, coding, and image analysis, o1 sets a new bar for AI tools. Perfect for power users—if your wallet can keep up.

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📡 MacBook Dials In… Finally!

Apple → is considering adding cellular connectivity to the MacBook. It’s expected to arrive in 2026 models, once the company rolls out its second-generation in-house modem.

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😂 Grok Goes Free – Sassy AI for All

X now offers Grok → for free. Non-Premium users get 10 queries every 2 hours and 3 image requests daily.

Powered by Musk's xAI, Grok offers real-time insights from X’s content — with a side of sarcasm.

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🦅 TikTok’s Ultimatum: Sell or See Ya

A U.S. appeals court upheld the law forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok → within 9 months or face a ban.

ByteDance plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, but the pressure’s on to resolve national security concerns.

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🍏 Privacy or Negligence?

In 2021, Apple shelved plans to scan iCloud → for abusive content after privacy pushback.

Now, the company faces a lawsuit alleging that this decision enabled the storage of harmful materials — and victims are demanding compensation.

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😎 Your Text Prompts, Now in 20-Second Clips

OpenAI just rolled out Sora Turbo → for U.S. ChatGPT users, letting you turn text into AI-generated videos (5-20 sec) in resolutions up to 1080p.

Prices start at 20 credits — with Pro users getting watermark-free clips.

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🚗 Xiaomi Enters the Crossover Chat

Xiaomi → unveiled its first electric crossover, the YU7, aiming to take on Tesla.

With 681 hp, a top speed of 253 km/h, it’s set to launch mid-2025 for $35,000–$49,000.

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👍 AI for Your Eyes

Solos launches AirGo Vision smart glasses → with GPT-4o, real-time translation, and face recognition. Starting at $299, they come with swappable frames and even a no-camera option for $349.

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📚 Uncle Bill’s Holiday Library

Bill Gates → is back with his annual holiday book picks. From AI waves to anxious teens, here are 5 reads he swears by for your festive downtime. Start 2025 with a brain boost!

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📱 More iOS Perks Incoming

Apple just dropped iOS 18.2 → for everyone. Here are 15 of the coolest new features and updates you need to check out.

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🔋 Pixel Users: Plugged In, Battery Out!

Google's December update lets Pixel phones → limit charging to 80% and run directly off the power supply. Less heat, longer battery life. Perfect for those who keep their phones plugged in 24/7.

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😆 Apple, Brace for Impact

Google → has unveiled a new operating system, Android XR, designed for virtual reality headsets and smart glasses. The first device running this OS is expected to launch in 2025.

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🧠 New X Feature: Grok Decodes It All

X introduces → the "Explain This Post" button powered by Grok. The AI bot breaks down posts, references, images, and entire comment threads.

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📱 Apple’s Foldables Incoming

Apple → is developing an 18.8-inch foldable iPad for 2028 and a foldable iPhone for 2026. The iPad may support macOS apps, while prototypes show a nearly invisible crease – a challenge Apple hasn’t yet solved.

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