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Reason why Samsung, Apple, and Google aren’t increasing battery sizes
This Portable Laser System Might Be the Most Futuristic Way to Kill Mosquitoes Yet
Joel Joseph
July 07, 2025
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Today we've got some insights behind why Samsung, Apple, and Google can't match Chinese battery sizes (spoiler: it's not greed, it's shipping regulations!)Sony is facing a nightmare scenario with suspended Xperia 1 VII sales due to serious software glitches, and someone is actually building a sci-fi laser turret that kills 30 mosquitoes per second.
Plus, Fairphone just earned a perfect repairability score, while Xiaomi might be ditching their prestigious Leica partnership.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
The real regulatory reason behind smaller Western phone batteries versus 7,000mAh Chinese giants
Sony's emergency suspension of Xperia 1 VII sales due to critical software issues
Photonmatrix's $498 portable laser system that eliminates mosquitoes with LIDAR precision
Fairphone 6's historic perfect 10/10 iFixit repairability score achievement
Xiaomi's potential end to Leica co-branding for upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 flagships
Additional insights on Amazon Prime Day OnePlus deals, new Snapdragon variants, and OnePlus 13 US pricing cuts
Read on for all the details!
As Chinese smartphones boast massive 7,000 mAh+ batteries, US and European consumers are stuck with smaller capacities, like the 5,000 mAh in Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra or the 4,685 mAh battery in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Why the gap? Just cost-cutting?
The issue stems from regulations, which limit lithium-ion battery cells to 20 Wh (roughly 5,000 mAh) to avoid classification as Class 9 “Dangerous Goods,” increasing shipping costs.
Read on to find out more details.
 Sony’s latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, may have had a promising debut in Japan, but its rollout has hit an unexpected roadblock. The company has now officially paused sales and shipments of the device in its home country, following multiple reports of serious operational issues. While the global versions seem unaffected for now, the Japanese models are facing troubling problems that have prompted Sony to take action. |  Photonmatrix has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its portable laser mosquito repellent device. The system, which resembles a miniature sci-fi turret, uses LIDAR and laser technology to detect and eliminate mosquitoes mid-flight. Pricing starts at $498, and the company claims the device can kill up to 30 mosquitoes per second, even in complete darkness. |
 The Fairphone 6 may not be chasing flagship specs, but it’s setting a new benchmark in an area most smartphone makers still overlook—repairability. In its latest teardown, iFixit gave the device a perfect 10 out of 10, making it the most repairable phone they’ve tested to date. Released last month, the Fairphone 6 is the latest sustainable smartphone from the Dutch company known for pushing ethical tech. |  Xiaomi is making a major shift in its smartphone imaging strategy by ending its co-branding partnership with Leica for all upcoming SM8850 sub-series devices. These phones, expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, will instead rely on Xiaomi’s in-house imaging technologies. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, future Xiaomi and Redmi models will use proprietary imaging brands or apply customized color tuning inspired by the main flagship series. |
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