The tech world has come a long way since the first iPhone. 18 years have passed and we've seen some big changes in our phones. Today, smartphones are basically rectangular slabs of glass. It seems like we've reached the end of the road for this design. This year, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, the company's most experimental phone, hasn't brought much excitement. It's still a great phone, but it's not very different from what we've seen before. Other upcoming flagship phones aren't much different either. It's like we're stuck in a loop, waiting for something truly new.

There are some whispers about new phone shapes. Maybe we'll see more folding or flipping phones. But for now, it's mostly just talk. The tech world is hoping for something different, but it's hard to say if it will happen this year.

A big topic of interest is apps from China. Apps like TikTok and RedNote are becoming really popular in the US. But there are concerns about privacy and security. Experts like Cooper Quintin from the Electronic Frontier Foundation say we need to think about these apps differently. He explains that we need to consider our own privacy risks and think about what we're comfortable with. That's more important than just comparing these apps to what big companies like Meta and Google are doing. Quintin also makes a strong case for needing a federal privacy law to protect us all.

On a lighter note, there's been some buzz about the Meta Portal. This video calling gadget was once super popular. But now, it's no longer for sale. People are wondering how they can stay connected with loved ones. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge has some ideas. The end of the Meta Portal isn't the end of the world. It's a good reminder that technology changes fast, and we need to be ready to adapt.

Is Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra the last of its kind?

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