The idea of customizable add-on buttons for smartphones isn't exactly new. First we had Pressy (which was quickly cloned by Xiaomi and others), then the Dimple NFC button pad came along. So what's ...

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Dimple is a simple but ingenious accessory that aims to augment the functionality of almost any device running Android 4.0 or above. The attachment, which is currently looking for funding on Indiegogo ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. NFC stickers, boy were those an item that never really caught on. Samsung tried them. Others too. Just don’t ...

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The Pitaka PinButton case for the Galaxy S25 Ultra adds three programmable NFC buttons. Users can assign routines or actions through One UI’s Modes and Routines without extra apps. These buttons only ...

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Yet another sign of backside phone innovation*, if I can put it that way. (*tl:dr there’s precious little space to do cool innovative hardware on the front of phones nowadays since most handsets are ...

A patent application filed by Apple in Europe may have given us the clearest functionality of the iPhone 5S‘s home button. The forthcoming flagship smartphone expected to be unveiled Tuesday at a ...

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During a Japanese Nintendo Direct video briefing Friday, Nintendo announced updates to its 3DS and 3DS XL devices. The new models, which have been announced only for Japan, feature an additional ...