The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has made headlines as top reviewers in the mobile industry are awed by its Privacy Display tech. The creator community is vast, but some stand out for their credibility and fanbase.

I’ve watched several review/hands-on videos and sorted out four from creators, including MKBHD, Mrwhosetheboss, Supersaf, and Hayls World. The first two are full reviews, while others have their specific approach for watchers.

Here’s what they think about the Privacy Display:

MKBHD

Marques Brownless calls it a “massive new feature” and “incredibly useful.”

Praised the clever hardware approach and how it effectively limits viewing angles to prevent shoulder surfing. Highlighted its customizability, making it practical and highly valuable for privacy.

• Watch MKBHD’s Galaxy S26 Ultra review here.

Mrwhosetheboss

Arun Maini, better known as Mrwhosetheboss, describes it as a “completely world exclusive privacy display feature” and “James Bond level tech.”

Additionally, he described it as innovative and providing real “peace of mind” in public. Also emphasized it’s not a gimmick, a genuine innovation that stops others from seeing content from angles, and one of the standout features despite some trade-offs.

• Watch Mrwhosetheboss’s Galaxy S26 Ultra review here.

Supersaf

Safwan AhmedMia refers to it as the “world’s first” privacy display, working like a privacy screen protector but at the pixel level.

Supersaf labeled it as “impressive” and working “well.” Loved the customization, but recommended selective use and saw the compromises as understandable/acceptable.

• Watch SuperSaf’s Galaxy S26 Ultra review here.

Hayls World

Hayleigh Chamberlain, known online as Hayls World, highlights it as a “brand new feature” in Ultra settings, the “world’s first built-in privacy display” that can turn on/off.

Hayls World also loved the customization for hiding just passwords, notifications, or specific apps, comparing it favorably to physical protectors and noting it blocks every targeted pixel effectively.

• Watch SuperSaf’s Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on video here.

Overall, across these videos, the Privacy Display is consistently praised as innovative hardware-level technology for anti-shoulder-surfing/privacy in public. It’s toggleable, app/notification-specific, and highly customizable.

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Google is not expected to replace the Pixel 10 Pro Fold for a few months yet. In the meantime a reliable source has provided a first look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and how it will shape up against last year's foldable.

Lenovo will be launching a new high-end tablet shortly. Already confirmed to feature a 144 Hz display, Lenovo has also now revealed the Snapdragon 8 series chipset underpinning the same device. As a result, the Xiaoxin Pro 13 should easily surpass the performance of older models.

The Motorola Razr 70 has been pictured before its impending global release. Little appears to have changed design-wise between the Razr 60 and Motorola's next budget foldable, though.

The IKEA Möjlighet Headset/tablet stand is now available in Europe in a new bright orange colorway. This popular accessory is designed to hold a tablet or smartphone alongside a pair of over-ear headphones. It has a curved steel frame and is relatively lightweight, making it easy to move around your home.

The Xiaomi Mi Home Central Air Conditioner (6HP, Super Level 1 Energy Efficiency) has been revealed in China. This new smart home product comes with a range of optional accessories, including a mmWave radar presence detecting fan panel, a health filter and a smart control panel.

Early rumours have offered insights into the state of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. Reportedly, major changes are afoot. Allegedly, Xiaomi plans to side-step a successor to the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus altogether in the traditional sense.

Lenovo has released a 14-inch ThinkPad globally. Also a 2-in-1, the new ThinkPad features a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors with up to 32 GB of RAM at launch. Lenovo offers the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition with an optional 120 Hz VRR display, too.

This year's second CachyOS release comes with animated desktop previews in the installer, significant changes to the handheld edition, a reworked website, Winboat integration, and more. Labeled 260308, the update comes in the shape of a 2.8 GB (desktop) and 2.4 GB (handheld) ISO image.

Researchers are developing comfortable, intelligent textiles that can track vital signs, fend off hospital bacteria, and harness the sun to charge everyday electronics.

Deal | The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop-powered Acer Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop is a relatively quiet high-end gamer, featuring respectable performance and easy upgradability. Thanks to a Best Buy sale, the laptop is now $1,000 cheaper.

According to reports and rumors floating around on the internet, it appears that Nvidia is gearing up to bring back the RTX 3060 gaming GPU. Compared to the RTX 5060, the RTX 3060 will have to be sold at a rather attractive price to justify its existence.

LineageOS-based mobile operating system iodéOS is back with version 7.3, an update that "transforms your interface with dynamic colors and intuitive interactions" by bringing together Material 3 Expressive design and extended customization capabilities. This stable release is available for over 40 supported devices.

If the rumors hold up, we should be seeing Apple’s first foray into the foldable smartphone market later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. The iPhone Fold has been the subject of countless speculations which have painted a pretty detailed picture of what to expect. A new set of CAD-based renders of the device shared by Sonny Dickson gives us yet another look at the alleged design. Just as previous rumors have suggested, the iPhone Fold will bring a similar design to Google’s first-gen Pixel Fold with a wide cover screen. The front panel is rumored to come in at 5.5 inches,...

Galaxy S26 series costs between $900 to $1800 in the US, yet Samsung isn’t done with Bloatware. Preinstalled apps make sense with budget and mid-range phones, but flagships should maintain a status given their price point.

Our friends over at AndroidAuthority discovered a huge 40GB storage space occupied on the Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB model. Worth knowing before you pre-order: there’s no opt-in screen, nor is there an option to stop these apps.

Galaxy S26 is still loaded with Bloatware

The moment you sign into your Google and Samsung accounts, apps from Meta, Microsoft, and Spotify flood in. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Outlook, OneDrive, M365 Copilot. They’re just there, sitting in your app drawer.

Budget Androids bundle third-party software because it helps offset costs. Manufacturers and carriers strike revenue-sharing deals with Microsoft or whoever, preload their stuff, and pass along some of the savings to buyers.

But the S26 Ultra doesn’t play by those rules. It costs $1,300 at the entry point, with Samsung offered 512GB model at this price, which originally is $1,500.

At that price point, you’re supposed to be buying a premium experience. Instead, you’re handed something that feels closer to a subsidized carrier phone from 2015.

40GB gone before you do anything

Fresh out of the box, after a factory reset and clean setup with only auto-updates enabled, the preinstalled apps and system files occupy over 40GB of storage on a 512GB model.

That’s close to eight percent of your total capacity consumed by stuff Samsung decided you needed. Samsung is monetizing your home screen before you’ve even migrated your photos.

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Verily Life Sciences and Samsung Electronics America announced today a collaboration bringing the Galaxy Watch 8 together with Verily’s precision health platform, Pre.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 8 in July 2025, positioned as a consumer health tracker with AI features and a softer redesign. Now it’s got another life entirely.

Verily will fully integrate sensor data from Galaxy Watch and make it accessible in its Viewpoint Evidence solution, which is built on the Verily Pre platform and enables research sponsors to run real-world studies with re-contactable participant cohorts.

Millions of people bought the Watch 8 because they liked the thinness, the brighter display, or whatever marketing line worked. Now Verily can tap them for studies without building its own pipeline.

Sponsors will use Verily Pre data solutions, including Refinery for data harmonization and Workbench for analysis, modeling, and activation. Verily will also recruit Samsung users directly and manage participant engagement.

The companies will also explore potential joint development of new and enhanced end-to-end solutions for clinical research. If this works, expect future Galaxy Watches to ship with features designed for trials first and consumers second.

Verily has a long history of leading the design and verification of digital measures across various therapeutic areas, including Cardiometabolic, CNS, and Respiratory diseases, and the development of advanced AI algorithms for Parkinson’s.

“The use of consumer-friendly devices in clinical research makes it easier for participants to engage in studies, while enabling sponsors to use advanced biomarkers to generate high quality data,” said Scott Burke, Chief Technology Officer at Verily. “This collaboration realizes our vision to integrate health research into everyday life, in order to generate better evidence and make precision health possible for all.”

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold surfaced today through CAD renders shared by OnLeaks, and it features a redesigned camera bump that looks a lot like the recent Samsung flagships, the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 7.

The LED flash and microphone moved inside the top pill-shaped cutout instead of sitting awkwardly next to it. The point where the bump meets the back glass now curves instead of just sticking as if someone slapped it.

The whole module looks cleaner now, as shown in renders leaked by our folks over at Android Headlines. Samsung has been doing this sort of integrated camera design for a while, and Google finally caught up.

The design is nearly identical to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Same shape, same corner radius, same bezels and the hole punch camera sits in the same spot on the inner display. You get a Type-C port at the bottom with the usual grille suspects.

The upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold measures 10.1mm when folded, down from 10.8mm; unfolded, it’s 4.8mm instead of 5.2mm. The phone’s height stays at 155.2mm, whereas the unfolded width stays at 150.4mm.

Tensor G6 will power the Pixel 11 Pro Fold smartphone. TSMC is building it, supposedly on 3nm, and the latest rumors say it’s a 7-core chip, but take that for what rumors are worth.

Probably the same displays, same battery size, same IP68 rating. Pixelsnap and Qi2 charging may be supported as they became a key discussion point of the Pixel 10 series phones.

Google originally planned $1,500 according to their leaked 2028 roadmap. Meanwhile, the tariff hit and surging costs of components may have forced Google to revisit its pricing strategy.

August launch makes sense based on the last two years.

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Leaks around the Redmi K90 Ultra have started to emerge again, and this time, it's from Digital Chat Station, a notable Weibo tipster. The leaker shares that the upcoming Xiaomi phone will be equipped to take on the RedMagic 11 Pro.

The Google Pixel 10a stirred a lot of passion upon its release. Whether it was outrage from tech fans around the world that Google didn't change much, or whether it was genuine hype by people who wanted one, it's got people talking. And that's the best-case scenario for Google. Love it, or hate it, the search giant-turned hardware company struck gold with the a-series Pixel - people have been interested since day one. So, let's talk about the 10a. It ships with a USB-C cable and a SIM tool. The phone starts from €549 for the 12/128GB model and €649 for the 12/256GB one. Color-wise,...

Last year, Qualcomm acquired Arduino, a company known for its tinker-friendly microcontroller kits and single board computers (SBC). The first product to follow was the Uno Q, which was powerful enough to run Linux. Now comes a much more capable device that is tailor-built for AI applications, robotics, security, education and research. The Uno Q had a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and an Adreno 702 GPU, which shared 4GB of RAM. Lightweight AI tasks could run on the CPU and GPU. The new Arduino Ventuno Q is a very different beast. For one, it’s powered by the Dragonwing IQ-8275 (PDF)...

Samsung Galaxy A27 starts internal testing with One UI 8.5 software. Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series, which goes on global sale this week. Now, the focus is gradually being shifted to mid-range models.

As spotted by Alfaturk, Samsung is now possibly testing the Android 16-based One UI 8.5 software for the Galaxy A27. The smartphone is expected to be unveiled along with the Galaxy A57 and A37 sometime in April this year.

An internal build carrying the PDA version number ending with AZC1 has been spotted for the Galaxy A27. The firmware code reveals model number SM-A276B, which belongs to the global version of the Galaxy A27.

One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16 and debuts welcoming UI changes. It applies a dynamic blur engine that fills and reflects across the interface. The color selection is also elegant that refreshes the legacy Samsung software design.

Meanwhile, Samsung may shock fans with the phone’s pricing. After the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung may increase the prices of its mid-range phones. The next-gen models may cost more than their predecessors from 2025.

It’s all happening because of the massive surge in the prices of DRAM and NAND. Over the past couple of months, the component costs have more than doubled. RAM/NAND alone costs 30 percent of the Bill of Materials.

The impact isn’t loading just for the upcoming models, but existing ones also facing the heat. The company had three times of price revisions this year. It increased prices of Galaxy A, M and F series phones as well as some tablets.

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The Oppo Find N6 global launch event has been officially confirmed. Oppo has also revealed three color options and memory configurations for the Chinese market.

Lenovo has quietly released its latest gaming tablet across Europe and the UK. Not yet available in North America or Australia, the Legion Tab Gen 5 has reached Europe at a significantly lower price than Lenovo previously indicated. The Legion Tab Gen 5 is the first tablet to ship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, too.

Deal | The LG 27-inch GX700A-B is a really fast OLED gaming monitor with 280 Hz refresh rate and great picture quality. The monitor is not without its flaws, however, but is now much more affordable thanks to a $250 discount.

Samsung has been working on AI glasses for a while now and there have been some leaks about the specifications, but now the EVP of the company’s mobile business has shared some information. The glasses will have a camera and the data processing will be handled on the connected smartphone.

The GT3 Max is a budget drone promising a straightforward and affordable way to get started with quadcopters. The model comes with a controller featuring a built-in display and can be purchased with multiple batteries.

An Australian retailer has denied a buyer’s request to replace a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM kit. Despite qualifying for warranty coverage, Umart is only willing to issue a refund for the original purchase. Skyrocketing memory prices have made stores hesitate to agree to costly substitutes.

A meteorite crossed the sky and was observed in several European countries. Many people have recorded this phenomenon and shared videos on social media. However, fragments were found in Germany, and also hit a building.

Seagate's first consumer SSD launch after quite a long while appears to be just around the corner. However, performance enthusiasts may be left disappointed - the upcoming FireCuda X1070 is substantially slower than the FireCuda 530R.

Garmin is rolling out system software 25.14 to users of one of its wearables. This is the device’s first update in 2026, bringing several bug fixes linked to widgets and other functions. Plus, the release is also said to improve the battery life of the G2 watch-style dive computer to some extent.

Shelly has revealed a new smart home sensor: the Flood S Gen4. This is an updated version of the brand’s original water leak sensor, with a new slimmer body. Features include several alarm modes and support for the Matter protocol for a wider range of smart home integrations.

Zenclora 2.0 "Ardenweald" is now out with Zen Package Manager (ZPM) replacing Zenclora Commands, while Zenclora Fetch can display version codenames. Additionally, the desktop is now providing a better user experience. This update also sports new kernel-level optimizations, automatic Nvidia driver setup, and more.

Oppo has announced the launch date for its next high-end smartwatch. Featuring a titanium build, the new smartwatch is also IP69 certified and considerably lighter than its predecessor. The Oppo Watch X3 is set for a global premiere later this month, too.

The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition has been introduced as a new mini PC, but with no noticeable upgrades over the previous version. It packs the Ryzen 5 7530U, a rebadged version of the aging 5625U, and comes with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

After weeks of leaks and rumours, the vivo V70 FE has finally gone official. The smartphone has been launched in Indonesia and features a large 7,000mAh battery along with a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 200MP primary sensor. The vivo V70 FE features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,900 nits of peak brightness. It also offers HDR10+ support and is a 10-bit Q10+ panel. It is powered by the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset runs Android...

Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 series is getting a lot of attention. Even before the official sale begins, some people are already able to buy the phone in India. This is because quick delivery apps have started selling the device earlier than expected.

People can buy the Galaxy S26 using instant delivery apps, including Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. After placing the order on the app, the phone can be delivered to their home in just a few minutes. These platforms are known for very fast delivery, which is why customers can get the phone quickly.

Blinkit recently confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series is available on its platform in four cities – Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Customers living in these cities can order the phone directly from the Blinkit app.

At the same time, the Galaxy S26 has also been made available on Swiggy Instamart in Delhi. It is unusual because the phone is being sold before its official sale date in many stores.

The Galaxy S26 series is Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone lineup. The phone comes with better performance, improved features, and a new design compared to the previous model. Many people have already pre-ordered the device since Samsung opened pre-orders earlier.

Samsung will stop taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series tomorrow. The phones will officially go on sale on March 11, 2026. They will be available through authorised online and offline stores across the country. However, people in some cities can already buy the phone early through quick delivery apps and receive it within minutes. Stay tuned.

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The new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is more than just a sleek smartphone. A recent teardown gives a close look at what’s inside and shows how Samsung improved both cooling and repairability. Watching the teardown is a great way to understand how the phone works and why it stays slim but still powerful.

The teardown shows that many parts of the S26 Ultra are easy to take apart. The back cover can be removed using heat, and the battery comes out easily with pull tabs. Camera lenses, speakers, and buttons are all separate, so replacing them is simple.

Screws are easy to access, and important cables are organized to prevent damage during repairs. Because of this smart design, PBKreviews gave the phone a repairability score of 9 out of 10, the same as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Aside from this, the teardown also reveals the upgraded cooling system. The Galaxy S26 Ultra has four layers to keep it from overheating: a vapor chamber, graphite pad, thermal pads, and now thermal paste. The thermal paste helps move heat more efficiently. It keeps the processor and other chips cooler during heavy use like gaming or video editing.

Inside, the phone also has multiple cameras with optical image stabilization, better heat protection on the processor and RAM, and a separate haptic motor, which makes repairs easier. The teardown shows that Samsung carefully designed the phone for both performance and long-term use.

Samsung is offering pre-order perks for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. These can include freebies or special deals, but they are only available for a limited time. You can order it now to take advantage of these offers.

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Anbernic has shared another promotional video of the RG Vita series. The video highlights features of the two handhelds and also includes the full specifications of the RG Vita Pro.

The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition has been introduced as a new mini PC, but with no noticeable upgrades over the previous version. It packs the Ryzen 5 7530U, a rebadged version of the aging 5625U, and comes with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

Xiaomi has confirmed the global release date for its new Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max smartphones. The new date also applies in India, which looks set to receive a dedicated launch event.

GEEKOM’s Spring Sales cuts the price of the A5 with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB memory and 512GB SSD to under $400. Despite the low price, this mini PC performs well, supports multiple 4K monitors and can be easily upgraded to up to 64GB RAM and 6TB of storage later on.

GameSir has announced that its Tegeneria Lite wired controller will be available in a new color. Made in collaboration with its brand ambassador, MenaRD, the controller has a bright colored shell, buttons, and thumbsticks.

New leaks have now revealed more information on Apple's upcoming foldable phone. This device will debut later this year as the latest entry in Apple's most premium "Ultra" tier of products and could do so with a hefty price tag, perhaps nearing the $3,000 mark when kitted out.

Xiaomi invited us to China to get a close-up look at the new flagship camera phone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, ahead of its global market launch. Not only were we able to see the final design, but we also got to try out the exciting combination of the 1-inch LOFIC sensor and the innovative mechanical periscope zoom in our first photo sessions and ask the engineers questions directly.

Video | The 2026 Asus Zenbook S16 shows quite impressively that you do not necessarily need the fastest CPU and GPU for a great overall laptop experience, and the sleek 16" might already be one of the best everyday notebooks you can buy right now, despite the relatively disappointing AMD silicon.

Germany is the arena for yet another legal battle between tech giants – Samsung Electronics just won a case against TCL over “fake QLED” TVs. Quantum dots are used in certain display types for improved efficiency and color accuracy. For example, some Samsung TVs use ultraviolet backlight. Ultraviolet LEDs are very efficient, but UV isn’t even in the visible spectrum. Quantum dots absorb this UV light and output visible light in the desired color. An additional advantage to this approach is that quantum dots are much easier to tune to an exact wavelength of light than a typical...

Oppo has finally announced the launch date for its upcoming flagship foldable, the Find N6. Alongside, the company has also revealed the phone’s colors and RAM/storage configurations. The handset is also available for pre-order in China. The Oppo Find N6 will be unveiled on March 17 in China as well as select global markets. In China, the foldable will be offered in Golden Orange, Deep Black, and Original Titanium color options. However, the device is expected to be available globally only in the Golden Orange and Original Titanium finishes. Oppo Find N6 in Deep Black...

Samsung has started sending the first software update for its newly launched phones – Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. This update includes the February 2026 security patch to make the phones more stable and secure.

The update is mainly for security and stability. It fixes issues in the system and helps the phones run more smoothly. Currently, the update is only available for users in South Korea. Samsung plans to release it in more countries in the coming weeks, so users worldwide will get the update soon.

Users can Galaxy S26 series can verify the first software update via the One UI build versions given below (spotted via @TarunVats).

• Galaxy S26 – S941NKSS1AZC7
• Galaxy S26 Plus – S946NKSS1AZC7
• Galaxy S26 Ultra – S948NKSS1AZC7

The installation package of this update is about 557 MB. This first update ensures that the Galaxy S26 series stays secure, stable, and performs well.

Notably, this first update is based on Android 16-based One UI 8.5. This is the first update based on the new software, One UI 8.5. Other Galaxy device users are still waiting for this major update.

If you have a Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, or S26 Ultra and receive the update notification, you can install it easily. For that, go to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi and has enough battery before starting the update.

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Apple has not even started shipping the MacBook Neo yet. Nonetheless, rumours from multiple sources have already surfaced about a MateBook Neo. Reportedly, Huawei plans to outdo Apple by offering its budget laptop with considerably more RAM and storage than the MacBook Neo, too.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will not officially be delivered until Wednesday. The first customers have already received the brand-new flagship, only to discover that Samsung is shipping the device with masses of bloatware.

Deal | Walmart has listed the Citizen Promaster Sky Blue Angels AT8020-54L watch for $398.99, nearly $325 lower than its $725 retail tag, and $90 lower than Amazon's current listing. This Eco-Drive pilot watch features atomic timekeeping, sapphire glass, and 200 m water resistance, with a host of other features.

March is here and so is the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 - almost, at least. The thin premium model that is much more modular than the X1 Carbon Gen 13 can now be ordered with various Panther Lake CPUs.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra performs better than its predecessor in the DxOMark camera analysis, but Samsung cannot keep up with the best competitors. Even the older Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max can achieve a higher score.

Back in early January, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M17e surfaced in the Google Play Console's Supported Devices list. It was an odd one, but it's definitely real, as Samsung itself has now confirmed it. The Galaxy M17e is launching in India on March 17, where it will be sold through Amazon. The phone has a 6.7-inch HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC at the helm, and a 6,000 mAh battery. It will run One UI 8.0 based on Android 16 from day one and will receive six major Android updates and six years of security updates. It has a 50MP rear camera, a 2MP...

A few days ago, the purported unveiling date for the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max got outed, and today it has been officially confirmed by the brand itself. The Poco X8 Pro series will become official on March 17 at 8PM Beijing time, which is 5:30PM in India, 2PM in Eastern Europe, 1PM in Central Europe, 12PM in London, and 8AM in New York. POCO X8 Pro Series Launch Event.A new breakthrough is coming to the X series.Ready to go beyond fast?This is where speed breaks boundaries. 🔥March 17, 2026 ｜ 20:00 GMT+8 pic.twitter.com/UcR1ENx417— POCO (@POCOGlobal) March 9, 2026 While Poco hasn't...

Google is testing a new feature for Google Messages that could make replying to texts easier. The feature is “Tap to Send/Draft.” It has been spotted in the latest beta version of the app. The update is designed to give users more control while sending quick replies.

Smart Replies are short reply suggestions created by AI. They appear above the message box when you receive a message. These suggestions help users reply quickly without typing a full response. Many people use them because they save time during conversations.

Right now, tapping a Smart Reply sends the message immediately. This can sometimes cause problems. A user might tap the suggestion by mistake or may want to edit the message first. But the message gets sent before they get the chance.

Google is trying to fix this with the new “Tap to Send/Draft” option. This feature adds a simple setting in the app. It allows users to choose how Smart Reply suggestions should work. This makes the feature more flexible and user-friendly.

If the setting is turned off, Smart Replies will work the same as before. Tapping a suggestion will send the message instantly. But if the setting is turned on, the feature changes to “Tap to Draft.” When a user taps a Smart Reply, it will appear in the message box instead of being sent. The user can then edit the text or add more words.

The feature has been spotted in Google Messages beta version 20260303 and may arrive for all users in a future update. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung Medison has announced a new partnership with the US medical technology company HistoSonics. This partnership aims to improve the way doctors find and treat cancer using ultrasound technology.

As per this collaboration, Samsung Medison will connect its advanced ultrasound imaging machine, the Samsung Medison R20 ultrasound system, with HistoSonics’ treatment device, the Edison histotripsy system. This connection will allow doctors to view clear ultrasound images while the treatment is taking place.

The Edison system uses a special treatment method known as Histotripsy. This method focuses powerful ultrasound waves on a tumor. These waves create tiny bubbles in the tumor tissue. When the bubbles quickly form and collapse, they break down and destroy the tumor cells.

A major benefit of this treatment is that it does not require surgery. Doctors do not need to make any cuts in the body. Because the treatment is noninvasive, patients may feel less pain and recover faster compared to traditional surgery.

There’s also an advantage that doctors can watch the treatment area through ultrasound images during the procedure. This helps them guide the treatment more precisely and avoid damaging nearby healthy tissue.

Both companies believe that combining imaging and treatment technologies will help create new opportunities in ultrasound-based cancer care. Yu Gyu-tae, head of Samsung Medison, said the partnership is an important step toward connecting diagnosis and treatment and will help the company expand its role in the global medical technology market.

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Anker is about to launch a 2026 version of the Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) in China. This model is said to support a wider range of fast charging protocols compared to its predecessor, and also has a minor design change. It has two USB-C and one USB-A port, as well as an integrated display and Anker app compatibility.

The Casio G-Shock Fine Metallic Series GM-2100YRA-8A and GM-5600YRA-8 watches are now available in various European countries. These watches launched alongside two other models in Japan earlier in 2026. Each has a stainless steel bezel, a metal look strap and a red background digital display.

A new Garmin update, system software 3.06, is on the way to users of one of the brand’s wearables. It allows users to add more data fields to certain screens, and is also said to improve weather and tide-related information. On top of this, the update brings a range of bug fixes to the Descent X30 dive computer.

After missing its release date by months, Ayaneo has provided a new timeline for when production and shipping will begin for the Konkr Pocket Fit Elite. Based on the new update, the Android-powered handheld is expected to get into backers' hands soon.

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling Resident Evil in the history of the franchise. The game has sold more than 5 million copies. Alinea Analytics has now published an early estimate of Resident Evil Requiem sales by platform.

With the Galaxy M17e 5G, Samsung will be presenting an affordable mid-range smartphone in a few days' time, with a 120 Hz fast display, a relatively large 6,000 mAh battery and six years of updates. Samsung is now showing the Galaxy M17e 5G in advance.

Update | Update: Now available in the UK. Casio has confirmed that two of its new Edifice EFK-110D watches will be released in the UK in the near future. Already set to launch in other European countries, these analogue timepieces feature a textured dial and a metal casing and strap. They are powered by an automatic movement, which can be viewed through the watch’s transparent case back.

One of the more under-the-radar changes with the Galaxy S26 Ultra coming from the S25 Ultra is the switch from a titanium frame to an aluminum one. This change naturally raises some durability questions, and PBKreviews delivered his signature drop test video to showcase how Samsung’s latest top-tier flagship fares. Apart from the different frame material, the S26 Ultra features more rounded corners, and its camera island is more exposed than last year’s model. The new phone reuses the same Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection across its displays and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on its back,...

Samsung hosted Team Galaxy Connect 2026 in San Francisco from February 25 to celebrate the launch of the Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds 4 series. For three exciting days, around 140 influencers from 35 countries explored the new devices and shared their experiences with fans worldwide.

The event began with Galaxy Unpacked February 2026, where influencers got a first look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Buds 4 Pro. Fans were impressed by features like the Privacy Display and Photo Assist on the S26 Ultra and the Hi-Fi sound of the Buds4 Pro. Influencers shared real-time reviews on social media, giving followers a close-up view of the new technology.

Famous creator Monique Yvonne showed how the Galaxy S26 Ultra can be used to create professional-quality films. She said, “The Galaxy S26 Ultra is more than a phone – it’s a tool that helps creators make amazing content with its AI features and top camera performance.”

During the event, influencers focused on three main areas: camera, gaming, and sound. Mohamad Sofian used the Galaxy S26 Ultra to create stunning visual content, while Ry Velasco showed off the Buds 4 Pro’s excellent sound in San Francisco’s lively setting.

Gaming fans also enjoyed the Play Galaxy Cup livestream, featuring top North American teams 100 Thieves and Offline TV. It drew 16.77 million views worldwide.

The event ended with a celebration recognizing the most creative content from the influencers. David Moon, Head of Influencer Marketing at Samsung Electronics, said, “Seeing Galaxy through the eyes of our global influencers has been amazing. We want to bring the fun and innovation of Galaxy to fans everywhere.”

Team Galaxy Connect 2026 was a creative, fun, and inspiring event, showing how new technology can bring people together and help creators share their ideas with the world.

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Banquet for Fools hit 1.0 Steam on March 5, 2026, following a wave of early-March RPG hits. The 91% rated title features a blood-doodle magic system and squad-based mystery for a discounted $16.99.

The design of the OnePlus 15T has been recently revealed, and now, the company has showcased the compact flagship phone in more official photos. These pictures show the device from different angles and highlight its design details.

Following Vivo’s confirmation of the specs for two camera sensors in the Vivo X300 Ultra, details on the third camera were unveiled on 9 March, which continues to be a standout feature in the current smartphone market. Interestingly, although the improvements are less substantial than expected, this camera still appears to feature an intriguing upgrade.

Apple's smart home hub is to be given an unusual design that allows the touchscreen to be magnetically attached to a wall. The latest rumors reveal new details about the functionality of the Apple "HomePad" with a small, square touchscreen.

A US city wants to spend $650,000 on two robots. The robotic dogs will join the SWAT team and also help to sniff for bombs.

We have reviewed the new MacBook Air 13 with the latest Apple M5 SoC. Overall, the laptop continues the tradition of excellent construction, stellar performance, good display, and superb power efficiency. However, the MacBook Air 13 M5's battery life shows no improvement over the last-gen MacBook Air 13 M4.

Roblox is rolling out real-time AI chat rephrasing that replaces profanity with milder language instead of showing hashtags, starting in age-checked in-experience chats.

Heart of the Machine hit 1.0 on March 6, 2026, to a 93% "Very Positive" rating and 1,500+ reviews. The sentient AI strategy-RPG is currently 50% off at $14.99 - you'll be introduced to hacking mechanics and massive narrative endgame paths.

vivo has confirmed that it will soon unveil the X300s in China. The company has also revealed some key specifications of the handset, which recent leaks had referred to as the X300 Max. The upcoming ‘s’ variant is likely to go official alongside the vivo X300 Ultra. The confirmation comes from vivo’s Product Manager Han Boxiao, who shared the details on Weibo. The vivo X300s will be a larger and improved version of the standard X300. It will feature a flat 6.78-inch AMOLED display using a BOE Q10+ panel. The screen will support a 144Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and Circular...

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is going to launch soon in India, and the company has already begun teasing this upcoming device. The company has now confirmed the launch date of the Galaxy M17e 5G through a new teaser video.

According to the teaser, the smartphone will officially launch in India on March 17. The company is gradually revealing information about the phone before the launch to create excitement among smartphone buyers.

The device is being promoted as an “All-in-One Monster,” suggesting that it will offer a strong performance, long battery life, and useful features at an affordable price.

The teaser video also reveals some key features of the device. The Galaxy M17e smartphone will feature a 120Hz refresh rate display. The phone will also be powered by a MediaTek processor, although Samsung has not revealed the exact chipset yet.

Some phones keep up. This one powers through.

Galaxy M17e 5G brings
A 120Hz Display that keeps everything incredibly smooth.
A 6000mAh Monster Battery built for longer days and longer nights.
Dust and splash resistance for Monster Durability.
And 6 years of Upgrades, so your… pic.twitter.com/9hKQ8LTm08

— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) March 9, 2026

The Galaxy M17e 5G has its 6000mAh battery, and Samsung calls it a “Monster Battery,” which means the phone is designed to last for long hours without needing frequent charging. The teaser also mentions dust and splash resistance.

Aside from this, the teaser video also shows the design of the smartphone, including its camera module. Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy M17e 5G will come in two colour options – Sky Blue and Green. The company is also promising six years of upgrades.

The smartphone’s arrival was earlier confirmed through a teaser page on Amazon. Samsung is expected to reveal more details, including the price and full specifications, at the official launch on March 17. Stay tuned.

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Samsung recently introduced its newest smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, at Galaxy Unpacked 2026. The launch created a lot of excitement among tech fans. Earlier this month, many people gathered outside Samsung’s Gangnam store in Seoul to be among the first to receive the new phone.

The Galaxy S26 series has already made a strong start. During the seven-day pre-order period from February 27 to March 5, Samsung received about 1.35 million pre-orders, the highest number ever for the Galaxy S series.

At the Gangnam store, a long line of customers waited patiently before the opening time. A large LED screen on the building showed videos of the phone’s AI “Photo Assist” feature, which made the crowd even more excited while waiting.

The first customer to receive the phone was Jang Won-seok. He happily received the Galaxy S26 Ultra along with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, while staff members congratulated him. Jang said he loves technology and buys the newest Galaxy smartphone every year. This was his fourth time pre-ordering a Galaxy phone, but the first time he received the first unit at the event.

He shared that he was especially interested in the new privacy display feature and the improved AI tools. He had used AI features on his previous Galaxy S25 Ultra to translate academic papers, and he is excited to see how the new AI will help him even more.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the most popular model, making up about 70% of total pre-orders. Many customers also liked the special offer that allowed them to buy the 512GB model at the price of the 256GB version.

Visitors could also try the phone at the “Galaxy Studio,” where they tested features like Super Steady Shooting, Privacy Display, and the AI-powered Creative Studio. The event showed how excited people are about Samsung’s latest AI smartphone technology.

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Amazon has started rolling out a redesigned Fire TV mobile app that lets users browse content, manage watchlists, and launch playback on their TV from a phone.

The Asus NUC 16 Pro mini PC was introduced at CES 2026, and at the time, the brand didn't specify when the system would launch. Now, one of the variants has popped up on Newegg, which features the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H from the Panther Lake line.

The Vivo X300 series currently consists of the standard X300 and X300 Pro. However, the company has now confirmed a new phone in the X300 lineup. The Vivo X300s is confirmed to feature a larger display than the standard Vivo X300, along with some features from the iQoo 15.

GSMA has moved its $40 4G smartphone plan into pilot markets across Africa, but rising memory prices and import taxes may make the affordability target harder to hit.

A known gaming insider, who goes by SnakersSO on NeoGAF, has downplayed the possibility of the company returning to traditional Xbox exclusives. This suggests that exclusive games for Project Helix won't likely be a big thing.

Solo dev Braymen released Koltera 2 on March 6, 2026, as a 100% free-to-play incremental RPG. The title features over 120 unique creatures and offline progression. It has secured a 95% "Positive" rating since its debut.

Microsoft is testing a Copilot update for Windows Insiders that opens web links inside the app alongside chats, allowing users to browse and analyze pages without leaving the conversation.

Samsung seems to have silently installed a new Inactivity restart feature on Galaxy phones. It’s available on the Galaxy S26 series, and users report that the security page inside Settings has added this toggle with the February 2026 patch.

Inactivity restart is what Samsung calls this new security trick. It’s a kind of automation that aims at elevating your privacy. When enabled, it will automatically restart your phone if it stays locked for a straight 72 hours.

Samsung Inactivity restart

Open Settings > Security and Privacy > More security settings to check if the new “Inactivity toggle” is added. The feature description says it all: “Restart your phone if it remains locked for 72 hours.”

Once activated, the feature highlights another description, detailing the functionality.

If you don’t use your phone for 72 hours, and it detects there’s no successive attempt to unlock, it will reboot. No manual effort will be required for this operation as it needs a user-generated setup from system Settings.

After your phone restarts, you need to unlock it before you can receive notifications and alarms from some apps and see the names of incoming callers. If your SIM is locked, you need to unlock it to receive incoming calls.

Usually, restarting Galaxy sends the phone into additional security mode. It will stop displaying notifications and incoming calls. You will need to unlock the device to restore key facilities prevented due to the restart.

From a privacy perspective, it’s a smart addition. Samsung played it smart by offering it as a toggle inside Settings, that too disabled.

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Qualcomm has unveiled the Arduino Ventuno Q single-board computer designed for hobbyists and developers interested in creating physical AI projects, such as robots. The SBC is powered by a Dragonwing IQ8 SoC, 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 64 GB eMMC, coupled with an STM32H5 MCU for real-time control of motors and sensors.

Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Pro models later this year featuring a touchscreen OLED display and M6-series chips. The upcoming lineup was initially expected to replace the recently launched M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models. However, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, that may not be the case. Gurman suggests that the upcoming MacBook could instead carry an Ultra moniker and sit above the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBooks. While Gurman is unsure whether Apple will adopt the Ultra branding or stick with the traditional Pro name, the upcoming laptop is expected to come with...

The OnePlus 15T will be unveiled in China this month. Ahead of the launch, the company has been teasing key details about the device, and has now officially revealed its design and color options. In an image shared on Weibo, OnePlus showcased the design of the upcoming phone. The OnePlus 15T appears largely similar to its predecessor, the 13T, in terms of design. The phone features a dual rear camera setup housed inside a module on the top left corner. It also gets a matte-finish rear panel. The teaser also reveals that it will be available in new green and brown color...

Oppo is launching a new foldable phone, the Find N6, this month, and it is bringing an “AI Pen” and a crease-free screen. The aim is no one else, but Samsung, which dominates the worldwide foldable smartphone market.

Pete Lau just released an official Oppo Find N6 teaser, which highlights its biggest upgrades, including the zero-feel crease, AI Pen, and iPhone 17 Pro-inspired Orange colorway, as well as a giant camera module on the back.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 back in July 2025, which is just 8.9mm folded and 4.2mm unfolded. The company has engineered a new ArmorFlex hinge to reduce stress on the panel, and the crease is much less noticeable than before.

Meanwhile, Oppo touts its new foldable phone, which introduces a “zero-feel crease” and it unfolds flat. The graphics shown in the teaser also highlight the upgrade, with the crease portion showing no visible wrinkle on the panel.

Oppo AI Pen is the second big thing, revealed in the teaser, which beats the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung used to support S Pen on its foldable phones, but decided to dump stylus to achieve thinness, folded and unfolded.

Zhou Yibao, head of the Oppo Find series, confirmed that the Find N6 will support a stylus, described as an AI-powered pen with industry-first capabilities, suggesting deep integration between hardware and on-device AI features.

The Oppo Find N6 leverages an 8.12-inch foldable display, comparable to the Fold 7’s 8-inch display. The foldable features a 200MP camera for the first time, while the Z Fold 7 features a 200 MP wide-angle sensor too.

Power comes from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, which beats Samsung’s dual 4,400 mAh battery and 25 W wired charging by a humiliating margin.

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So far, OnePlus has been gradually revealing key details about the OnePlus 15T. Today, the brand released a new poster showcasing the phone’s design and colour options and confirmed it will launch later this month in China.

OnePlus 15T design, color options revealed

The poster shared by OnePlus reveals that the OnePlus 15T’s overall design appears consistent with the OnePlus 15, and it is not too different from last year’s OnePlus 13T.

The 15T is a compact phone featuring a clean rear panel and a camera module placed in the upper corner. The teaser also confirms it will be available in a green option and a darker shade that appears brown or graphite. Apart from these color options, the 15T is also expected to arrive in white.

OnePlus President Li Jie has previously described the device as a “small-screen powerhouse.” The OnePlus 15T is expected to feature a 6.32-inch flat display with extremely narrow symmetrical bezels on all four sides. For security, it will feature an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.

A Geekbench listing of the device that surfaced last week revealed that it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The device managed to achieve an impressive score of 4.45 million on AnTuTu benchmarks.

The OnePlus 15T is confirmed to pack a 7,500mAh battery, along with 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. It will run on ColorOS 16-based Android 16.

On the camera side, the phone is tipped to include a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera designed to improve long-range photography. Despite including a periscope lens and a large battery, the camera bump is said to remain relatively slim. It is also confirmed to offer an IP68/69-level of dust and water resistance.

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 Oppo has confirmed that the Find N6 foldable smartphone will debut in China on March 17. Ahead of the launch, the company has released its first teaser video, revealing the phone’s design and colour options. The Find N6 is also expected to address one of the biggest concerns with foldable devices: the visible crease on the inner display.

Oppo aims to minimize foldable display crease

Oppo says the Oppo Find N6 has been designed with a new engineering approach that combines a titanium alloy hinge with a special memory glass layer. Together, these components aim to reduce the crease and maintain a flatter display surface even after prolonged use.

The hinge structure reportedly distributes physical stress more effectively when the phone is folded or unfolded. Meanwhile, the memory glass is said to restore the display’s flatness after opening the device. Oppo suggests this design could significantly reduce the crease visibility compared to earlier foldable phones.

The Find N6 will support a new Oppo AI stylus, which is expected to expand the functionality of the large internal display. The stylus is intended to make writing, note-taking and creative tasks easier on the foldable screen.

The official pre-orders page confirms that the Find N6 will come in three shades, such as Golden Orange, Original Titanium, and Deep Black. It will be available in three options: 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB, which will have support for satellite connectivity.

Leaked specifications suggest the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered foldable phone could feature an 8.12-inch inner display and a 6.62-inch cover screen. The device may run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite series processor and include a battery close to 6000mAh with fast charging support. The rear camera system is expected to include a 200-megapixel Samsung HP5 primary sensor, accompanied by a pair of 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 sensors for ultra-wide and periscope telephoto cameras.

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At the recently held MWC 2026 event, Lenovo revealed the Legion Go Fold Concept, a new idea for a portable gaming PC that uses a foldable screen to make the device more flexible. The concept builds on Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld series and focuses on giving players different ways to game depending on where they are.

The device uses a POLED display that can change size. When folded, the screen measures 7.7 inches and works like a normal handheld gaming device with detachable controllers attached to both sides. This setup is meant for situations where space is limited, such as gaming while traveling or during short breaks.

When unfolded, the display expands to 11.6 inches. This larger screen allows the device to support several usage modes that go beyond standard handheld gaming.

In Standard Handheld Mode, the device remains folded with the 7.7-inch display and controllers attached. This provides a familiar handheld gaming experience similar to other portable gaming PCs.

The device also supports Vertical Split-Screen Mode. In this mode, the screen unfolds upward to create two stacked displays. A player can run a game on one part of the screen while using the other part to watch a walkthrough, stream content, or check other information while playing.

Another option is Horizon Full Screen Mode. Here, the display is unfolded and rotated by 90 degrees. The controllers can be attached again to use the full 11.6-inch screen for gaming. The larger display gives players more viewing space, which can improve the experience in games that benefit from a bigger screen.

The fourth option is Expanded Desktop Mode. Lenovo includes a wireless keyboard with a built-in touchpad that lets the device function like a compact laptop. Users can play games with keyboard controls, browse media, stream content, or complete work tasks. The right controller can also act as a vertical mouse, similar to the feature used in other Legion Go devices.

The Legion Go Fold Concept runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and includes 32GB of RAM. This hardware is designed to handle modern PC games and multitasking. The device uses a 48Wh battery, which Lenovo says helps maintain longer gaming sessions while keeping power usage efficient.

The detachable controllers also add more features. The right controller includes a small built-in screen that works as a touchpad. It can also display performance metrics, adjust system settings, and act as a customizable hotkey panel.

As with many concept devices shown at technology events, it is unclear whether Lenovo plans to turn the Legion Go Fold into a commercial product. Foldable displays in gaming handhelds are still expensive and complicated to manufacture, which could make the device costly for consumers. However, Lenovo has previously turned experimental Legion ideas into real products, so elements of this concept could eventually appear in future Legion Go devices even if the exact design never reaches mass production.

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New leaks suggest Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Xiaomi 18 Ultra earlier than expected this year. According to information shared by well-known tipster Smart Pikachu, the company may keep the same release pattern it used for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Instead of launching early in the year like older Ultra models, the upcoming device could debut in China toward the end of the year, possibly around December.

The camera system could see a major change. Xiaomi is reportedly testing a quad-camera setup for the Xiaomi 18 Ultra. This would be a shift from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (review), which moved away from a traditional four-camera layout and introduced a mechanical zoom solution instead. If the latest leak is accurate, Xiaomi may return to a four-lens configuration to offer more focal length options and improve overall camera versatility.

Before the 17 Ultra adopted its triple-camera arrangement, Xiaomi used a quad-camera system on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. That setup included a 50MP primary wide-angle camera, a 50MP telephoto lens, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. If Xiaomi does not introduce a completely new camera concept this year, a similar configuration could return on the Xiaomi 18 Ultra.

To understand the direction Xiaomi may take with the 18 Ultra, it helps to look at the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which launched in China about three months ago, in December. The phone features a 6.9-inch 2K LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.

The device carries a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It also includes an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Photography was the major focus. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra introduced a 50MP primary camera with a 1-inch sensor and f/1.67 aperture, along with a 50MP ultra-wide camera offering a 115-degree field of view. The telephoto system uses a 200MP sensor paired with a Leica APO zoom lens that provides continuous optical zoom from 3.2x to 4.3x.

With the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, leaks indicate Xiaomi may expand the camera system again while also upgrading the chipset and battery capacity. More details about the additional lens and final hardware are expected to surface in the coming months.

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iQOO has officially teased the launch of its upcoming smartphone, the iQOO Z11. The company confirmed that the device will feature a 165Hz gaming display and a massive 9020mAh battery, the largest ever in the brand’s history. iQOO product manager Xing Cheng announced these details during the company’s 7th anniversary event.

The iQOO Z11 is expected to launch later this month. Xing Cheng expressed confidence in the phone’s appeal, stating that it will become a top choice in the 2,000-3,000 ($290-434) yuan price range. In this price range, the Z11 may compete with devices such as the Realme P4 Power, which recently debuted with a 10,001mAh battery in the same category.

The iQOO Z11 recently appeared in Malaysia’s SIRIM certification database under the model number I2512. This listing confirms the device as the iQOO Z11 5G. The same model number also surfaced earlier in the IMEI database.

In China, two Vivo devices with model numbers V2551A and V2547A appeared on the 3C certification platform, with one of them believed to be the iQOO Z11. The listing showed support for 90W fast charging, which suggests that the phone will include a 90W charging adapter.

Rumors suggest that the iQOO Z11 will use a 1.5K LTPS display panel. The exact size of the screen is not confirmed. The phone is also rumored to run on a mid-range processor, but details about the chipset remain unclear. For reference, its predecessor, the iQOO Z10, launched with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor.

Alongside the Z11, iQOO is also preparing to launch the iQOO Z11x, which is scheduled to debut in India on March 12 with a massive 7,200mAh battery.

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DJI may soon return to the spotlight in the FPV drone space, and early leaks suggest the company is preparing something a little different this time. If the latest information proves accurate, the next Avata model could make 360-degree aerial capture far more accessible than it has been so far.

Details about the rumored drone, widely expected to be called the DJI Avata 360, have surfaced through several leaks from known DJI watcher Jasper Ellens. According to the leak, the drone-only version could start around $499, which would put it below the current Avata 2, typically priced at around $600. That alone would make it one of the more affordable entries into the growing 360 FPV category, where competitors such as the Insta360 Antigravity A1 sit at noticeably higher prices.

Ellens has also said that leaked promotional images and packaging circulating online appear to be genuine. Those images reveal a few practical features as well. For example, the drone is expected to support replaceable lenses, with a two-pack reportedly costing around $50 or €50. The lenses appear to use a simple screw-in design, which should make quick replacements possible after scratches or minor crashes.

Battery pricing may also be more approachable. Spare Intelligent Flight Batteries are rumored to cost about $70 or €70, each with a 38.6 Wh capacity. That would actually be larger than the 31.8 Wh battery used in the Avata 2, which could translate to longer sessions in the air.

As for the drone itself, the design shown in leaks suggests a compact body with cinewhoop-style propeller guards, similar to earlier Avata models. The key difference would be the addition of 360-degree imaging, possibly through a dual-camera setup.

DJI has already started teasing something new on social media, hinting at “an all-new dimension of aerial creativity.” According to Ellens, another teaser is expected on March 12, with more promotional material likely to follow.

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Vivo has quietly expanded its Y-series lineup by launching the Vivo Y37+ in China. Let’s take a closer look at its specifications and pricing.

Vivo Y37+ Specifications

The Vivo Y37+ features a 6.74-inch LCD flat display with a 1600 x 720 resolution, 1000 nits brightness, and eye protection. It supports a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 70% NTSC color gamut, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.

Under the hood, the device features the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 6nm octa-core processor with two 2.4GHz performance cores, six 2.0GHz efficiency cores, and a Mali-G57 GPU. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, with support for an additional 8GB of virtual RAM through the Memory Fusion feature.

The smartphone runs on OriginOS 5, based on Android 15, offering the latest features, improved security, a user-friendly interface, and intelligent anti-fraud protection for enhanced safety.

The Vivo Y37+ boasts a single 13MP rear camera with autofocus and an f/2.2 aperture. It supports modes such as Night, Portrait, Panorama, and Pro mode, making it versatile for casual photography. The rear camera supports up to 10x digital zoom, while video recording is capped at 1080p resolution. On the front, there’s a 5MP fixed-focus camera for selfies and video calls, also capable of recording 1080p videos.

The device features a massive 6000mAh battery with a lifespan of up to five years, supports 44W fast charging, and offers reverse charging (OTG) to power other devices.

In terms of other specs, the Vivo Y37+ supports dual Nano-SIM with 5G, NFC, infrared remote control, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with SGS-certified drop resistance.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivo Y37+ is priced at 1,599 yuan ($230) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. It is available in three elegant color options: Obsidian Black, Glaze Blue, and Sunrise Gold. The device is now listed on Vivo’s official website, with sales expected to start soon.

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Casio has expanded its Vintage lineup with the launch of the AQ230A-2A1M in the United States. The new analog-digital hybrid watch is now available on Casio’s official website for $59.95. The AQ230A-2A1M features a sleek ice blue dial and joins the collection’s existing turquoise blue and silver models.

Casio AQ230A-2A1M Specifications

The AQ230A-2A1M combines a retro-inspired design with modern functionality. The angular case frames a simple analog dial paired with a small digital display. Casio designed the watch to provide essential features while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. The new color option follows current trends and adds a fresh, vibrant look to the classic design.

Casio equipped the watch with an adjustable stainless steel band and a chrome-plated bezel. The lightweight design, weighing just 47 grams, ensures comfortable wear for both casual outings and formal events. The watch offers water resistance for added durability, making it suitable for daily use.

The AQ230A-2A1M includes several practical features. The digital display supports dual time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a daily alarm, and an auto-calendar that adjusts for months with fewer than 31 days. The watch also allows users to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Casio powered the watch with a battery that lasts approximately three years, ensuring long-term reliability without frequent maintenance.

The case measures 38.8 x 29.8 x 8.1 mm, making it slim and compact. Casio used resin glass for the watch face, which balances durability with a lightweight build. The band fits wrist sizes ranging from 140 to 205 mm, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of users.

In related news, Casio has launched four new transparent G-Shock GA-V01 models, alongside the Casio Edifice x Honda ECB-2300HR-1A watch, which is now on sale in the US for $400.

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Samsung just confirmed it’s bringing the next-gen Virtual Aperture camera feature from the Galaxy S26 series to last year’s Galaxy S25 phones.

Last month, Samsung unveiled the latest Camera and Gallery features that arrived in the new flagship smartphones. At that time, the camera in charge didn’t reveal which new features were being planned for older models.

Virtual Aperture for 3x and 5x sensors

Samsung’s community moderators just confirmed something that makes the Galaxy S25 Ultra virtual aperture situation a lot more interesting.

The feature that debuted on the S25 series for the wide lens only? It’s coming to the telephoto and periscope lenses. A user in a Korean forum asked if the S25 Ultra could get virtual aperture support on the 3x and 5x zoom lenses through Expert RAW.

The moderator’s response was blunt. “Yes, we will support up to S25,” meaning the S25 gets it. Expanding virtual aperture to the 3x and 5x sensors makes total sense.

Samsung’s 3x and 5x cameras on the S25 Ultra are legitimately good. Giving them software-controlled depth just makes them more flexible.

Virtual aperture is Samsung’s software trick to mimic DSLR aperture priority mode.

Physically, your phone’s camera has one fixed aperture, but Samsung uses depth map data from the dual camera array to fake different aperture values in software.

It works well enough that people who’ve used it on the wide lens seem to like it. The depth maps got better this generation, so the blur looks more natural.

Thanks for the tip, Alfaturk!

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Samsung officially announced it has been leading the TV market for straight 20 years. The company has been ranked the global TV market leader every year since 2006, based on revenue share.

According to Omdia’s figures, Samsung accounted for 29.1 percent of the global market in 2025. Two decades of leadership, think by now some competitor would have found a crack in the armor.

Meanwhile, TCL and Hisense tripled their shipment growth year over year in Q1 2025. TCL jumped from 12 percent to 20 percent in the premium market between Q4 2023 and Q4 2024.

That’s not incremental growth, that’s a land grab, and Samsung’s premium share dropped to 29% in Q4 2024 from 41 percent the year before. In December 2025, TCL topped Samsung in monthly shipments, 16 percent to 13 percent.

One month doesn’t crown a new king, but the trajectory is there. TCL’s shipments keep growing year over year while Samsung’s shipments have been stagnant, according to Counterpoint Research.

Well, Samsung held 54.3 percent market share in the premium segment priced over $2,500. Over half, which is dominance in the tier where margins actually matter. And they’ve got 52.2 percent market share for TVs above $1,500.

“When consumers choose a TV, they’re choosing a brand they can trust for years to come,” said SW Yong, President and Head of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our 20-year leadership in the global TV market reflects that trust — built on decades of engineering excellence and premium innovation.”

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The successor to last year's OnePlus 13T is confirmed to launch soon in China. The OnePlus 15T has been officially revealed in two colorways, with a design language that closely resembles the standard OnePlus 15 and the 13T.

Samsung just introduced the Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship and its anti-reflective screen to the world, like it’s some sort of breakthrough, and within a week, somebody’s already run tests showing last year’s phone does it better.

Ice Universe laid out Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra devices, with and without a privacy screen protector. It was all about testing the practical state of the anti-reflective screen technology of the flagships.

The primary image shared shows just a visual comparison with labels in Chinese identifying each device. The image shows four black screens laid side by side, and you can see the differences if you look closely.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra, without any screen protector on it, beat the Galaxy S26 Ultra running Samsung’s anti-reflection film. The S26 Ultra without a screen protector came in third. The S25 Ultra with a privacy screen protector came in dead last.

The leftmost S25 Ultra without film looks the cleanest. The second device, an S26 Ultra with the official anti-reflection film applied, shows slightly more visible reflection. Third is an S26 Ultra with no film at all, and the rightmost S25 Ultra with a privacy protector looks the worst of the bunch.

The fact that the S26 Ultra needed official Samsung film just to land in second place tells you this wasn’t the victory lap the company probably hoped for.

Samsung has been pushing anti-reflective tech as a cornerstone of the Ultra experience for three generations now. You would expect the newer one to win this kind of shootout without needing accessories to carry it over the line.

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A notorious GTA 6 hacker has returned, hinting that the game’s source code may yet spread. Despite being in prison, Arion Kurtaj commented on materials stolen from Rockstar Games in 2022. A major leak could threaten the GTA 6 release date with its third delay.

Deal | Lenovo has cut the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 by 60% to $1,739, pairing an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 2000 with 8GB VRAM and a 16-inch 4K IPS display with up to 800 nits and full DCI-P3 coverage. Our review praises its thin and light chassis, quiet cooling as well as a few other aspects of this intriguing 16-inch workstation laptop.

Samsung's OLED screens have not been very competitive in 2025, especially in terms of brightness. The new Galaxy Book6 Ultra finally gets an improved ILED panel, but competitors with tandem OLED screens or Mini-LED panels still have an advantage.

If you own a Legion Go handheld, you can head over to Gleam and sign up to try the Xbox Full Screen Experience early on your device.

Project Helix has been Microsoft's scheme to merge consoles and Windows PCs since 2016. Even before the Magnus-based hybrid began development, the company set these plans into motion. A 2016 Kotaku report hinted that the new Xbox console would be more upgradeable and support cross-platform games.

Deal | The Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm) 2025 and Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) 2024 have dropped to their lowest prices ever on Amazon following a substantial $60 and $80 in savings, respectively. The smartwatches integrate Fitbit health tracking and offer complete integration with Google Pixel smartphones.

Leaked production timelines reveal Samsung is fast-tracking its 2nm Exynos 2700 chip to aggressively challenge Qualcomm’s grip on the flagship smartphone market. Analysts project a massive 50% adoption rate for next year's Galaxy S27 lineup, but earlier benchmarks beg the question: can the hardware live up to the hype?

MSI's least expensive business laptop also happens to be one of the few in the category to ship with the Core Ultra 7 255H for very fast multi-thread performance.

Following its launch in late 2025, the 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 Speaker - N Edition was previously exclusive to 8BitDo's own website. Now, buyers can choose to purchase the speaker from Amazon.

Deal | The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 laptop is a very well-built machine with a decently capable Core Ultra 7 268V CPU, 32 GB RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Thanks to a $710 discount on Lenovo, the 14-inch OLED laptop can now be bought for just under $1,400.

Deal | Currently on sale on Steam, Wartales is an open-world RPG in which you must lead a company of mercenaries in search of wealth and glory. Defeat your enemies in turn-based battles, explore different landscapes and discover many secrets in this dangerous medieval world.

Researchers have broken a performance bottleneck by designing a sponge-like thermoelectric material that traps heat while letting electricity flow, paving the way for self-powered electronics.

While BYD is eating Tesla's lunch and its sales climb drastically in Europe as Elon Musk's automaker plunges 17% there, it is also investing in new technologies to stay ahead. Its new Blade battery 2.0 has been put in both the EV and the full-size SUV with the longest ranges in their categories.

A long-standing mystery in cosmology is the Hubble tension. This tension is due to the different expansion rate measurements calculated using two methods. A new method of calculation has now been used to calculate the most probable age of the universe.

Deal | An attractive Newegg bundle packs the vaunted AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU, Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard, and a whopping 32 GB of DDR5 RAM for just $1,225, indicating a massive $437 or 26% discount.

It's been a busy couple of weeks since the last installment of our trending chart. Samsung finally officially unveiled its Galaxy S26 series and unsurprisingly the Ultra is still the most popular device in our database. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14320, 1#] Nothing had its own event this week, which produced the second-placed phone - the Phone (4a) Pro, while the bronze medal came from Infinix and its new Note 60 Ultra flagship. Apple had an announcement of its own, the iPhone 17e capturing the fourth spot. Meanwhile Xiaomi made its 17 series global at the just concluded MWC and the...

Casio has confirmed that two of its new Edifice EFK-110D watches will be released in the UK in the near future. Already set to launch in other European countries, these analogue timepieces feature a textured dial and a metal casing and strap. They are powered by an automatic movement, which can be viewed through the watch’s transparent case back.

Deal | While most retailers are now asking a whopping $129 for the top configuration of the Raspberry Pi 5, the SBC is now on sale for a much more reasonable $89 at various Micro Center locations across the US.

Garmin is rolling out a new system software 5.09 update to one of its wearables. The release includes a range of new features, including support for a device passcode and more information about connected gadgets. Plus, users of the Descent X50i also get a pairing stability improvement with this update.

PS5 Pro players are discovering that parts of Resident Evil Requiem now look dramatically different. Digital Foundry analyzed a recent patch that switched off ray tracing in Raccoon City. There are fewer visual artifacts, but the drab city streets may be less enjoyable to explore with Leon.

Huawei's Mate 20X from 2018 was well-loved. Nubia's latest device, the Neo 5 Max, is a throwback of sorts, with its massive 7.5-inch display ensuring it launches as the largest globally available smartphone—it could appeal to the crowd that loved the Mate 20X all those years ago.

A new Garmin smartwatch update, system software 13.29, is rolling out to users of several models. This stable release focuses on an issue linked to a particular activity, which could cause the wearables to crash. Version 13.29 could be the final release in this update cycle for the Instinct 3 and related smartwatches.

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has only received a few camera upgrades. An initial comparison by DxOMark now shows that Samsung was able to drastically improve the image quality in certain scenarios, but the camera system of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not completely free of problems.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ships with a 3A cable despite the upgraded 60W charging. Samsung is offering the new 60W adapter at a discounted price, but consumers are worried if they will need to purchase a 5A cable.

Worth knowing before you pre-order.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra never draws more than 3 A during charging, so you don’t need 5A cables, as many assumed would be mandatory when Samsung announced 60W charging.

You can use the Galaxy S26 Ultra 60W 3A setup with a PD 3.1 charging adapter, which supports PPS. That’s a pleasant change from the Chinese flagships that lock you into one specific brick and cable combo.

Thanks to the faster charging, the Galaxy S26 Ultra topups its 5000mAh battery from 0 percent to 75 percent in merely 30 minutes. The new 60W is a 33% jump over the 45W ceiling Samsung has been stuck to since forever.

Samsung’s spec sheet confirms what the measurements show. The official 60W adapter they’re selling uses a standard 3A cable, the same one bundled with the phone.

The bump from 45W to 60W is branded as Super Fast Charging 3.0, but it still uses open standards. The Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship’s 60W 3A cable situation is simpler than anyone expected, and that deserves credit.

People spent months speculating that 60W would require a cable upgrade, that Samsung would force you into buying new accessories. Nope.

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Deal | With a policy change, Epic Games Store now allows developers to offer free games outside of the storefront's weekly game giveaway program. The Assault: Survivor is the latest outcome of this change, and it will be available as a freebie until March 14, 2026.

Three new "Ultra" smartphones are coming. The Vivo X300 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, and Huawei Pura 90 Ultra appear scheduled to debut this month, with all three sporting flagship-grade, complex camera systems.

Months before the expected launch of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, an accessory manufacturer lists a protective case for the next-generation flagship smartphone, providing first hints about a design change.

According to a new leak, Xiaomi is readying the Xiaomi 18 Ultra to make its debut before the end of the year. Much like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, it's tipped to launch around Christmas, and could do so while bringing back the fourth camera missing on the current-gen model.

The brand new Apple MacBook Neo is by far the cheapest MacBook with prices starting at $599. With a colorful aluminum body, a 500 nits bright display and a multi-touch trackpad, the notebook offers interesting features, the successor model is supposed to fix two of the biggest weaknesses.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched with some unique and outstanding features. It has the industry’s first Privacy Display technology. However, a few users are not happy with that, and the reason is different.

The display eye strain issue on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is something a few early users have experienced since the device launched. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s going on.

The S26 Ultra’s display has two types of subpixels, some of which spread light wide (for normal viewing experience) and others that send light straight ahead (for privacy mode).

When you turn on privacy mode, the display narrows the view so that people standing beside you can’t see the screen clearly. This is very useful in public areas while using banking apps or personal messages. You won’t need an extra screen protector anymore.

When privacy mode is off (normal everyday use), this tech can cause tiny differences. Then, who is facing the issue with the fabulous display? Some people with sensitive eyes can notice minor differences when they look very closely or compare it to older phones like the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here are the small things a few users mention:

• Text edges look a little softer or not super sharp when you hold the phone really close to your face.
• There can be a faint shimmering or oily shine around letters, especially white or blue text on a dark background (like in dark mode).
• The whole screen might feel a bit mildly fuzzy, or you can notice the tiny pixels more during long reading sessions.

These are very small things. Almost all of these issues usually only come up if you are staring super close, using the phone at max brightness for a long time, or if you are extra sensitive to how screens look.

Based on posts shared on social media by a small number of users, this display issue makes their eyes feel tired, uncomfortable, or gives a light headache after short use, even at normal distances and with privacy mode completely disabled. But most people never notice them at all in normal use.

Let me tell you something important. The eye strain issue is not serious for the vast majority of people, including me. In addition, most users, including many professional reviewers and S26 Ultra owners, report zero eye strain after normal use such as scrolling, watching videos, gaming, or reading for hours.

The display still looks beautiful, bright, and colorful for almost everyone. Such complaints are limited to a countable group (mostly on forums, Reddit, or X), and often fixed with simple tweaks like: Lowering brightness a bit (avoid always max). Here’s something you can do:

• Turning on Eye Comfort Shield for warmer colors at night.
• Holding the phone at a comfortable arm’s length.
• Using dark mode or extra dim when needed.

Samsung built this smart feature to bring you real built-in privacy that’s easy to use and super helpful in real life. For almost everyone who uses the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the screen feels nice and comfortable. It is clearly better than older phones in many ways. Eye strain only happens to a very small number of people. Even when someone feels it, the fix is simple.

Samsung always tries new ideas to make phones better and safer to use. This privacy screen is a perfect example of its brave innovation. If your eyes are not extra sensitive to very small screen details, you will really enjoy how clear everything looks and how safe your screen feels!

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It’s been three months since Samsung released the first One UI 8.5 beta, but the software is in a delay mode, which kind of reminds me of the One UI 7. 2024 was the year of major changes in Samsung’s software ecosystem, with its One UI program taking a new direction. At the forefront, the One UI 7 (Android 15) took the center stage, marking the first public beta rollout in early December.

The software has brought major changes throughout the interface that awed the users across the Galaxy S24 series. Still, the new One UI version is tagged with the Galaxy S25 series.

Even after the official release, Samsung delayed the software expansion to all of the S24 series and previous flagships. The S25 series was unveiled in January 2025, but the stable software stretched to April.

This development arrived at a time when One UI 8 had already appeared on internal test servers. Yet, many users remained attached to their newly received update due to massive improvements. Still, that doesn’t stop us from criticising Samsung’s strange development cycles, filled with delays.

One UI 8.5

In early December, Samsung followed the One UI 7 and released the first One UI 8.5 beta. You should know that this new software marks the return of a feature pack update other than a major Android release.

Despite being based on Android 16, one of One UI 8.5’s betas saw a month-long delay before the Galaxy S26 launch, which shipped with a stable version out of the box.

Closest launch window

As of today, the company hasn’t said anything specific about the stable One UI 8.5 rollout for older devices. Yet, the development cycle suggests that we’re pretty much moving toward the end of March to see a final rollout.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S26 series’ worldwide launch will happen on March 11, which is a good occasion to gift this new software for the S25 series. However, if the company is still running with its old strategy, then we’ll not be seeing this happening anytime soon, at least not this month.

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Apple is set to launch a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, Face ID, a thinner chassis and a brand new design later this year. According to the latest rumors, this notebook could be marketed as a MacBook Ultra and not replace the MacBook Pro, but rather function as an even more expensive top model.

The DFI IRN556 is a highly compact, 1.8-inch industrial single board computer designed for space-constrained, high-performance embedded applications. As an alternative to the Raspberry Pi that works with Windows, the IRN556 is very versatile.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series last week, which includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The S26 Ultra is the top-end model in the lineup, and one of its headline features is the Privacy Display. The Privacy Display is advertised as a zero-peek feature that makes it hard for others to see the contents on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display when viewed from an angle. If you are wondering how exactly the Privacy Display feature is implemented and works, we've got you covered. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display examined The Privacy Display feature may not...

Heart of the Machine hit 1.0 on March 6, 2026, to a 93% "Very Positive" rating and 1,500+ reviews. The sentient AI strategy-RPG is currently 50% off at $14.99 - you'll be introduced to hacking mechanics and massive narrative endgame paths.

Casio is about to release two new G-Shock watches created in collaboration with artist Joshua Vides. The DW-6900JV-7 and the DW-6900JV1 each have eye-catching black-and-white comic book inspired designs. Features of these digital watches are expected to include a precise stopwatch, an alarm and 200 m water resistance.

The National Video Game Museum in Frisco, Texas, has acquired the Sony MSF-1, the earliest-known and only confirmed surviving Nintendo PlayStation development unit originally built for Sony’s planned Super Nintendo CD add-on.

Samsung just dropped the Home Up plugin’s March 2026 version, which has two big issues. While testing the latest version of the plugin, I’ve encountered two problems, which may also be triggered due to OS incompatibility.

Home Up March 2026 update landed without a changelog. The version number indicates that the version belongs to the One UI 8.5 firmware. While it successfully installed on my One UI 8.0 device, things went wrong with the functionalities.

Lazy animations

Sideloading Home Up v17.5.00.24 has made system animations lazy as hell. Everything slowed down as I manually slapped this setup. Nothing changed when I tried to set the gesture animations to dynamic.

Even disabling the animation-related settings inside Home Up didn’t change anything. I ended up deciding to uninstall this version and go back to the previous version through Galaxy Store, which reverted the experience.

Pop-up folders

The new Home Up has also broken the pop-up folders feature. I like this feature most as it prevents One UI from allowing the folder to open as a dedicated space.

Enabling popup folder through Home Up ensures the folder takes minimal space to expand and lets users access the apps on the fly. It was the biggest letdown, and Samsung should fix this problem if it’s causing on One UI 8.5 devices too.

If you are on One UI 8.0 and wondering about getting the latest Home Up, I recommend you stay on the official build. Still if you want to give the new version a try, make sure to take a backup of your customization set.

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In May 2024, a strong solar storm swept across the solar system. This had some impacts on Earth but had a more dramatic effect on Mars. This was observed by scientists, showing how solar storms interact with different planetary atmospheres.

Amazfit is set to launch a new smartwatch soon. The manufacturer has more or less confirmed this itself, as the watch has already appeared in an official video. The model is also expected to feature significant design changes.

This was officially Mobile World Congress 2026 week, but Apple decided to unveil some new tech, effectively hijacking some of the spotlight. Starting off with the iPhone 17e, a subtle update over the 16e. The new phone has a binned A19 SoC, starts off at 256GB and lacks a 128GB version, and brings the new C1X modem for better connectivity. Most importantly, the 17e costs the same $599 despite the doubled storage. Deliveries begin on March 11. Apple also unveiled a new iPad Air with the M4 chipset, as well as the new M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. But what was truly the most...

It was MWC week, but the newly unveiled devices will not be available for a while – certainly not this weekend, anyway. What is available now is the Galaxy S26 series. Also, Apple launched several new devices this week, which can be pre-ordered now (and will be available from March 11). We published our Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review a couple of days ago. While it’s not the most exciting upgrade, it does bring meaningful improvements. Right now, the Privacy Display is unique in its capabilities and the upgraded charging had a significant impact on charge times. The S26 Ultra doesn’t...

The race marks the debut of new regulations regarding motors, aerodynamics and more, setting the stage for a sharper season ahead of next week’s Chinese Grand Prix.

The PlayStation 6 development details and specs started to leak in late 2025, and so far, many rumored details have surfaced. In a new video, a notable leaker, Moore's Law Is Dead, now adds that Sony is targeting 4K 120 FPS with ray tracing for PS6.

As of now, a smart ring is still available at a particularly low price, although it is advertised with a wide range of functions. However, there are risks that should not be underestimated. The health functions are definitely worth a very close look.

The OnePlus 15T is set for an imminent debut in China as a new compact flagship phone with the current top-end SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. While the brand hasn't showcased the smartphone yet, it has just revealed a magnetic cooling accessory meant to complement the device.

Apple can be quite frustrating – at first glance, the iPhone 17e barely seems to upgrade anything at all. But the more you look at its spec sheet, the more you start to think “this might actually be worth it.” Do you agree? First, let’s go over the upgrades – this will be short. The new phone features an Apple A19 chipset, bringing a ton of performance for what is technically a mid-ranger. It also uses the improved Apple C1X modem, which is up to twice as fast as 16e’s C1. Apple iPhone 17e The display is the same 6.1” OLED panel that still runs at 60Hz and still has that...

Last month, Samsung released the Galaxy S26 series along with the One UI 8.5. Since Samsung has been testing this new software for almost a quarter, this occasion was the right time to release an OTA update for the Galaxy S25 series and other flagships. Instead, Samsung gave us something else, an FAQ, featuring a hilarious and strange answer about the One UI 8.5 devices’ compatibility.

One UI 8.5 refines One UI 8.0, including major changes in the user interface, animations, app transitions, fluidity, and more. The overall upgrades make it way better than the previous generation. That’s where the line is drawn. You see, this is the best One UI update so far, and Samsung is already stretching its development for the previous flagship phones, which should have ended.

Amid this anticipation, Samsung has published a number of FAQs about One UI 8.5 on its official website, and one of them was completely unhinged. Each year, old Galaxy smartphone users seek information about their phone’s compatibility with the latest major software release.

This sheer interest leads them to the internet and search for eligible devices. Samsung also shares this compatible devices list through its Members app, but it happens only after the official rollout kicks off.

This year, the phone maker has tried something new by sharing the eligible devices for the One UI 8.5, confirming that the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra will be the first to receive this update in public.

The majority of people have been reading news about the Galaxy S26 series shipping with One UI 8.5 out of the box. Samsung also made it formal through the Unpacked keynote and through its official press release.

It appears that executives at Samsung have forgotten that people are seeking such compatibility information for their existing devices and not the newly launched phones, which they may not want to buy.

The phone maker did mention that the rollout will expand to more Galaxy devices, but without naming any of the former flagships, not even the Galaxy S25 series.

Still, it’s noteworthy that Samsung has a misconception that One UI 8.5 will help it sell more devices. The phone is selling on its face value, design, camera, and performance. Meanwhile, it maintains mystery around the rollout plan.

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Wow! We had to start this unboxing with an exclamation, because the Infinix Note 60 Ultra truly deserves it. There are so many phones named Ultra on the market nowadays, but very few among them justify the name quite like the Infinix Note 60 Ultra. Pininfarina is a big part of that. The Italian design firm popular for designing cars has been at it for nearly a century now, and it clearly isn't losing its touch. Something about this Torino Black Infinix Note 60 Ultra makes you stop and take notice! It all starts with the exorbitant unboxing experience. The phone ships in a large box...

AnTuTu has released its top 10 Android sub-flagship smartphone performance rankings for February 2026, based on benchmark data collected using AnTuTu Benchmark V11 between February 1 and February 28. The list shows the best-performing upper mid-range smartphones based on their average benchmark scores.

February did not see many major launches in this segment, but a few new devices still made their way into the ranking. The most notable additions are the Honor Power 2, Redmi Turbo 5, and the OPPO Reno 15 series.

The Honor Power 2 ranks first with an average AnTuTu score of 2,201,537. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite processor. This chipset continues the design used in its predecessor and uses an all Cortex-A725 core architecture. MediaTek has also increased the operating frequency compared to the previous generation, which helps improve overall performance. Another thing that makes this smartphone impressive is its massive 10,080mAh battery, which it manages to fit inside a body that’s just 7.98mm thick. With this configuration, the Honor Power 2 leads the February ranking and stands out as the fastest sub-flagship Android smartphone in the latest benchmark results.

Second place goes to the OPPO Reno 15 Pro, which recorded an average score of 2,113,019. The device is powered by the Dimensity 8400-Max processor. Close behind it is the OPPO Reno 15, which ranks third with an average score of 2,102,547 and uses the same Dimensity 8400-Max chipset.

Another new entry is the Redmi Turbo 5, which takes the fourth position. The phone runs on the Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor and achieved an average score of 2,087,575.

The rest of the ranking includes earlier releases that are still competitive in this segment. The OPPO Reno 14 Pro ranks fifth with a score of 2,080,957. The iQOO Z10 Turbo is sixth with 1,995,751, followed by the Redmi Turbo 4 in seventh with 1,964,441.

The OPPO Reno 14 takes eighth place with 1,614,550. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo ranks ninth with 1,304,873, while the OnePlus Turbo 6V, powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, completes the list in tenth place with a score of 1,089,387.

The February rankings show that MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 and 8400 series processors currently dominate the sub-flagship performance category, with several newly launched devices quickly reaching the top positions.

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The iQOO 16 may be starting to surface in the rumor mill. Last week, we reported that the device could launch at a higher price than its predecessor. Now, a new report from China suggests the upcoming flagship might also get a camera upgrade on the back.

According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, the iQOO 16 is currently being tested with a 200-megapixel main camera. For comparison, the iQOO 15 features a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The upcoming phone is still said to retain a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, similar to its predecessor.

The tipster also claims that only the iQOO 16 is currently in testing, while the successor to the iQOO 15 Ultra has yet to appear in testing.

OnePlus 16 could also get a 200MP main lens

Interestingly, the same tipster says the OnePlus 16 could feature a similar camera setup. That is, a 200-megapixel main sensor paired with a 50-megapixel periscope lens. The OnePlus 15, by comparison, uses 50-megapixel sensors for both its main and periscope cameras.

Back to the iQOO 16, the phone is also tipped to upgrade its display resolution from 1.5K to 2K.

There’s currently no word on the rest of the phone’s specifications. As a performance-focused flagship, however, it could feature the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor along with a large battery.

As we mentioned earlier, a price increase also seems plausible. A previous report suggests that upcoming flagship phones that will use 2nm chips could start at around 5,000 yuan (roughly $725). 

Since the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is rumored to be built on a 2nm process, the iQOO 16 could fall into that category. For comparison, the iQOO 15 launched at 4,199 yuan.

For now, we’ll have to wait for more leaks to shed light on the iQOO 16’s internals.

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It’s been a few days since Nothing officially unveiled the Phone (4a) Pro globally. The new phone is a fresh take from a design-focused brand on delivering something different while still maintaining strong value for its price.

Its closest competitor is the OnePlus 15R. Both phones offer large OLED displays, fast processors, and cameras built around 50MP sensors. But clearly, each has its own philosophy, merits, and drawbacks.

Nothing continues to offer a distinctive design and signature LED module. Whereas the OnePlus 15R is all about raw performance. So let’s see how the two phones differ to make your buying decision easier.

Design

Nothing has built its identity around unusual design choices, and the Phone (4a) Pro continues that trend. It has a transparent back with a Glyph Matrix on the left of a now wide camera module. 

For those unaware, Glyph Matrix is a circular LED display made up of 137 individually addressable LEDs. It can reach up to 3,000 nits of brightness and can show things like a stopwatch, a timer, or the weather without having to wake the screen every now and then.

Beyond aesthetics, though, the device is fairly typical in terms of size. It measures 163.7 x 76.6 x 8 mm and weighs 210 grams. The phone is also rated IP65 for dust and water resistance and has Gorilla Glass 7i protection on the front, an aluminum frame, and a glass back. 

The OnePlus 15R also has a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass 7i and an aluminum alloy frame. On the back, you can choose from either a glass finish or a fiber-reinforced plastic option, depending on the color options.

Where the OnePlus phone stands out is in durability. It carries a much stronger IP68 and IP69K rating, meaning it can withstand high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. 

The design language is also very different. It doesn’t have flashy elements, but rather an understated look with a flush back and a raised metallic camera module that resembles the flagship OnePlus 15. The phone measures 8.1 mm thick and weighs 213 grams.

Display

Here, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 3500 nits of peak brightness. The panel also supports 2160Hz PWM dimming to reduce flicker at lower brightness levels.

Nothing’s display is also  HDR10+ certified, and can show Ultra HDR images with up to one billion colors.

Interestingly, the OnePlus 15R has a 6.83-inch AMOLED display, but it refreshes at 165Hz. This screen is also PWM capable, HDR 10+, and Dolby Vision certified with a peak brightness of 3600 nits. 

But OnePlus has one extra gaming-focused feature. It features a dedicated chip that enables up to a 3200Hz touch sampling rate. This may not matter for most users, but it is definitely useful for competitive mobile games. 

Performance

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor built on a 4nm process. It is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. To keep temperatures under control, Nothing has built in a vapor chamber cooling system measuring around 5,300 mm².

The OnePlus 15R, meanwhile, packs a flagship-level chip. It runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, built on an efficient 3nm process. It’s a much more powerful processor that delivers performance close to what you’d expect in a flagship device.

Cameras

Nothing’s edge for the Phone (4a) Pro probably is in the camera. It features a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Sony Lytia 700C with optical image stabilization. There is also a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, which can extend to around 7x using in-sensor zoom techniques.

The third camera is an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view. It can record up to 4K videos at 30 frames per second. 

The OnePlus 15R has a simpler camera setup headlined by a 50MP-megapixel Sony IMX906 main sensor with optical image stabilization. It pairs with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. There is no dedicated telephoto camera here, so zoom relies on digital cropping.

However, OnePlus does offer more advanced video capabilities, including 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second. Both phones use a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies. OnePlus supports autofocus and 4K recording from the front, while Nothing limits it to 1080p at 30fps. 

Battery and charging

OnePlus 15R wins here with a large 7,400mAh silicon-carbon battery. It supports 80W wired charging.

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro uses a 5,080mAh battery for international models and a slightly larger 5,400mAh unit in India. Charging speeds reach up to 50W, and there is also a 7.5W reverse wired charging feature.

Price 

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts at around $500 globally, with higher configurations reaching about $600 depending on the market.

The OnePlus 15R launches in India starting at ₹47,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, with the 512GB version priced higher.

That puts both phones in a similar price range, even though their focus is quite different.

Two phones with different priorities

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the OnePlus 15R show how brands approach the upper midrange differently.

Nothing emphasizes design, LED lighting, and a flexible camera system with a periscope zoom lens. It’s a phone that tries to stand out visually while still offering solid everyday performance.

OnePlus, on the other hand, leans heavily into performance and battery capacity. With a flagship-level Snapdragon processor and a much larger battery, the 15R looks more like a performance-focused device.

In the end, the choice between the two depends on what matters more to users. A distinctive design and extra camera versatility, or stronger performance and longer battery life.

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Ayaneo has released the Pocket Air Mini x B.Duck Limited Edition, a playful take on its popular retro handheld gaming console. This special edition celebrates the Year of the Horse Spring Festival with a design inspired by the cheerful B.Duck character.

The Pocket Air Mini, launched last year, established itself as an affordable retro handheld with strong performance and a nostalgic design. Ayaneo has now expanded the lineup with the B.Duck Limited Edition, which features a bold yellow color scheme and duck-themed accents while maintaining the same technical specifications as the original model.

Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini Specifications

The Pocket Air Mini uses a 4.2-inch LCD display with a 1280 x 960 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio for a classic gaming experience. The device runs on an MTK G90T octa-core processor, which includes two Cortex-A76 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores, alongside a Mali-G76 MP4 GPU.

Ayaneo has included Hall-effect joysticks and triggers for precise controls. The active cooling system with a fan ensures stable performance during extended gaming sessions. The device features a 4500mAh battery, which supports PD 18W fast charging.

The handheld offers 2GB/32GB and 3GB/64GB configurations for memory and storage. It supports Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity. The device includes a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot for expanded storage options.

The device runs on Android 11 and includes a customized software ecosystem. Gamers can access features like a retro game frontend, performance modes, global monitoring, customizable fan curves, and key mapping.

The Pocket Air Mini x B.Duck Limited Edition joins the existing color lineup, which includes Aurora Black, Retro White, and Retro Power.

In related news, Ayaneo has recently launched the Pocket S Mini retro handheld featuring a premium build and the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processor.

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TCL’s sub-brand FFALCON has launched the Thunderbird 2026 Crane 7 Pro QD-Mini LED TV series. The lineup includes four size options: 65 inches, 75 inches, 85 inches, and 98 inches. The pre-sale has begun in China with a promotional starting price of 5,999 yuan (approximately $869) for the 65-inch model after coupons. The official sale will start on March 12 at 8 PM.

Thunderbird 2026 Crane 7 Pro Specifications

The standard pricing for the models starts at 6,099 yuan (approximately $854) for the 65-inch version, 7,799 yuan (approximately $1,092) for the 75-inch version, 9,999 yuan (approximately $1,400) for the 85-inch version, and 14,999 yuan (approximately $2,100) for the 98-inch version.

The TV series features a QD-Mini LED Butterfly Wing HVA panel with a 7000:1 static contrast ratio for deep blacks and bright highlights. It has low-reflection coatings reducing glare to 1.8% and extremely minimal bezels, offering nearly 100% screen coverage for an immersive experience.

The Mini LED backlight system features up to 3,840 local dimming zones (98-inch version), XDR brightness technology for up to 5,000 nits peak brightness, and Quantum Dot Pro 2026 technology, achieving 98% DCI-P3 color coverage.

The TV supports 4K resolution with a 150Hz refresh rate and VRR up to 300Hz for smoother motion. It includes gaming features like MEMC, automatic low-latency mode, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing, input lag, and motion blur. Additionally, it supports HDR formats such as Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and IMAX Enhanced.

The integrated Onkyo 2.2.2 Hi-Fi audio system delivers immersive sound. The setup includes eight drivers, with upward-firing channels for Dolby Atmos effects and dedicated subwoofers for deep bass.

The Thunderbird 2026 Crane 7 Pro runs on the Lingkong UI 3.0 with a clean, ad-free interface, customizable home screens, and multitasking. It features a MediaTek MT9655 processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, four HDMI 2.1 ports, WiFi 6, USB 3.0, and supports FTP and WebDAV media playback protocols.

In related news, TCL has recently introduced the 27P2A Ultra Mini LED gaming monitor with an ultra-high 1040Hz refresh rate, alongside the 27C3A Pro QD-Mini LED monitor that supports dual modes of 4K 165Hz and Full HD 320Hz.

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Rumors about the Oppo Find X10 series have been circulating for a while now. The lineup is expected to debut with three models: the Find X10, X10 Pro, and X10 Pro Max.

According to a new claim from tipster Digital Chat Station, one of those devices could feature an unusual camera setup. Three 200-megapixel sensors on the back!

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max could feature a 200MP main, telephoto, and ultrawide lens

The leak suggests that one of the cameras would be an ultra-wide lens using a 200-megapixel sensor measuring around 1/1.56 inches. That’s significantly larger than the sensors most smartphones currently use for ultra-wide cameras.

The blogger didn’t explicitly name the device, but their hinting emoji, along with the reactions from followers, suggest that the setup is intended for the high-end Oppo Find X10 Pro Max.

The same tipster previously claimed that Oppo is also testing a brand-new 200-megapixel sensor that’s even larger, reportedly around 1/1.3 inches.

That sensor is said to support technologies called 4×4 RMSC (Rearranged Pixel Color Information) and UFCC (Ultra Full Color Capture), which are designed to improve color accuracy and dynamic range. It’s also rumored to use an advanced manufacturing process aimed at improving overall image quality. This could be the main lens.

And even the telephoto unit is expected to use a 200-megapixel sensor, though details such as the sensor size and manufacturer remain unclear for now.

Beyond the cameras, the Find X10 lineup is rumored to be among the first devices powered by the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chip.

None of these details has been officially confirmed by Oppo yet, but the leaks suggest the company could be experimenting with an unusually stacked camera system for its next flagship series. We’ll keep you posted as more information surfaces.

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ViewSonic has launched the VA27G11-2 monitor, a 27-inch IPS display with a 1080p resolution and a refresh rate of up to 175Hz. The monitor is priced at 579 yuan ($84) and targets both gamers and general users.

ViewSonic VA27G11-2 Specifications

The VA27G11-2 provides a native refresh rate of 144Hz, which can be overclocked to 175Hz for smoother motion in high-speed gaming. The panel delivers a 1ms MPRT response time and a 5ms gray-to-gray response time. The monitor uses a 16:9 aspect ratio and offers viewing angles of 178 degrees.

The IPS panel supports Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and features a typical brightness of 350 nits. It achieves a 1500:1 contrast ratio. ViewSonic states that the screen reproduces 100% of the sRGB color gamut and supports 16.7 million colors. The display uses an 8-bit color depth based on a 6-bit plus FRC structure.

The VA27G11-2 includes several gaming-focused features. It supports AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync technologies to reduce screen tearing and stuttering. It also offers a black stabilization feature to improve visibility in dark scenes and a built-in crosshair mode. The monitor supports HDR10 content, enhancing detail and color in compatible media.

For eye comfort, ViewSonic has included flicker-free technology and hardware-level low blue light reduction, which help reduce strain during long usage sessions. The monitor comes with an anti-glare screen coating with 3H hardness and 25% haze, which minimizes reflections in bright environments.

The VA27G11-2 features two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, an audio out port, and supports HDCP 1.4/2.2 standards. It offers tilt adjustment from -5° to 20° and VESA 100 × 100 compatibility for wall mounting.

In related news, TCL has recently launched the 27C3A Pro QD-Mini LED monitor with 4K 165Hz and FHD 320Hz dual modes, alongside the 32X3A OLED+ monitor featuring a 4K 240Hz display.

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Portable projectors have advanced significantly in the past few years. The latest models in 2026 offer better brightness, smarter technology, and improved portability.

Whether you need a projector for outdoor movie nights, family gatherings, or flexible home entertainment, there is a range of excellent options available this year. Here is a detailed look at the best portable projectors in 2026.

Xgimi MoGo 4 Laser

The Xgimi MoGo 4 Laser delivers top-tier performance with its triple laser technology. It produces 550 ISO lumens of brightness, 1080p resolution, and covers 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut. This ensures vivid colors, deep blacks, and sharp clarity, even in moderately lit environments.

The projector includes a built-in battery that provides up to 2.5 hours of video playback and 6 hours of music playback. Its 360° adjustable stand allows users to position it at nearly any angle. Features like Intelligent Screen Adaptation (ISA) automatically correct the image for perfect alignment.

The Harman Kardon speakers add to the premium experience, while Google TV and built-in Netflix make it easy to stream. For users seeking a high-end portable projector, the MoGo 4 Laser is one of the best in its class.

Price: $709

Xgimi MoGo 4

The Xgimi MoGo 4 provides a more affordable alternative to the MoGo 4 Laser while still offering excellent performance. It delivers 450 ISO lumens of brightness and 1080p resolution with 90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. This results in sharp visuals and vibrant colors suitable for most environments.

Its compact design makes it ideal for travel, and the built-in battery gives the same 2.5 hours of video playback as the Laser model. The projector includes magnetic creative filters, such as the Sunset Filter, for creating ambient lighting. With Google TV, Netflix, and Harman Kardon speakers included, the MoGo 4 is a well-rounded option for users who want great features at a lower price.

Price: $479

Samsung The Freestyle+

The Samsung Freestyle+ focuses on flexibility and smart features. It uses AI OptiScreen technology to adjust the image for different surfaces, including uneven walls. The projector offers 430 ISO lumens of brightness and automatically handles keystone correction, focus, and image alignment.

The Freestyle+ has a 180° rotating design that allows users to project onto walls, ceilings, or floors. It includes Wall Calibration to match the image to the color and texture of the projection surface. Samsung TV Plus and built-in streaming apps add convenience, making it simple to start watching without external devices.

The projector was recently announced at CES and is not officially available yet, but it is expected to go on sale soon.

Estimated Price: $800

Dangbei Freedo

The Dangbei Freedo offers a stylish design and impressive performance for its price. It produces 450 ISO lumens of brightness, 1080p resolution, and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage for vibrant visuals. The built-in battery supports 2.5 hours of video playback or 6 hours of music playback, making it ideal for portable use.

The Freedo includes AI-powered features such as autofocus, keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance. These features ensure that the image remains perfectly aligned without manual adjustments. Google TV and Netflix are pre-installed, giving users access to a wide range of streaming options. The Freedo is an excellent mid-range portable projector for both casual and serious users.

Price: $599

Soundcore Nebula P1

The Soundcore Nebula P1 stands out with its detachable speakers, which provide a 2.0 channel surround sound experience. The projector delivers 650 ANSI lumens of brightness, 1080p resolution, and 124% Rec.709 color gamut coverage. These features ensure bright and accurate visuals in most settings.

The projector does not include a built-in battery but pairs well with the Anker Solix C300 Power Station. The detachable speakers offer up to 20 hours of playtime, making it suitable for outdoor events. Google TV and built-in Netflix provide easy streaming, and the Nebula P1 is ideal for users who prioritize sound quality alongside great visuals.

Price: $799

Aurzen Boom Air

The Aurzen Boom Air provides a budget-friendly option for portable projection. It offers 300 ANSI lumens of brightness and 1080p resolution, making it a good choice for dim or moderately lit environments. The projector supports USB-C power input, allowing users to power it with a compatible power bank.

The Boom Air includes Google TV, Dolby Audio, and Bluetooth 5.1 for streaming and audio playback. Its 110° adjustable stand makes it easy to set up in a variety of locations. While it lacks the brightness and advanced features of higher-end models, it is a solid entry-level choice for users on a budget.

Price: $299.99

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After its global debut, Honor Magic V6 is set to launch in China on March 10. The company has been revealing its specs on lead up to launch. And the latest teasers reveal details about its camera and display specs.

The Magic V6 will include a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, paired with CIPA 6.5 image stabilization. That level of stabilization is designed to make handheld zoom shots easier to capture, especially at longer focal lengths, where small hand movements can easily blur images. 

The camera system is backed by Honor’s AiMAGE color engine.

Honor Magic V6 introduces new ADR Display Technology

As for the display, Honor says the Magic V6 has an industry-first four-in-one coating technology designed to strengthen the outer screen while improving visibility.

According to Honor, the new coating improves drop resistance by up to 10 times, while also making the surface three times more wear-resistant and up to 15 times more resistant to scratches. The company also claims the coating reduces reflections by three times make the screen easier to see under bright light.

On the inside, the Magic V6 relies on a multi-layer protection system for both transparency and durability. Honor says the internal foldable display uses a triple-material structure that includes an ultra-low reflection AR film, newly upgraded ultra-tough UTG (ultra-thin glass), and a strong carbon fiber support layer. 

Honor is also introducing a new display feature called ADR Display Technology on the Magic V6. The technology reportedly expands video dynamic range by up to 500 percent in supported content.

The Magic V6 has also earned SGS Seamless Crease Certification, meaning the fold line should be much less visible during normal use. According to the company, the crease performance is 44% better than the previous generation. The foldable also has ultra-narrow bezels measuring just 1.18mm around the display.

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Xiaomi has finally begun rolling out the much-awaited HyperOS 3 update to Xiaomi 13 Lite users. This one is based on Android 15 and packs some exciting new features, along with plenty of upgrades throughout the system. Unfortunately, this is the last major HyperOS upgrade for the Xiaomi 13 Lite users.

The smartphone was launched in early 2023 with Android 12 out of the box. It received three Android OS updates since then, now running Android 15, and isn’t eligible for more OS upgrades. That means it will spend the rest of its life running Android 15. According to the official website, the Xiaomi 13 Lite will reach end of life in August 2026.

Coming to the HyperOS 3 update, it’s rolling out to Xiaomi 13 Lite users in multiple regions with the following firmware versions:

• Xiaomi 13 Lite (Global): OS3.0.1.0.VLLMIXM
• Xiaomi 13 Lite (EEA): OS3.0.2.0.VLLEUXM
• Xiaomi 13 Lite (Turkey): OS3.0.1.0.VLLTRXM
• Xiaomi 13 Lite (Taiwan): OS3.0.1.0.VLLTWXM
• Xiaomi 13 Lite (Russia): OS3.0.1.0.VLLRUXM

If you have a Xiaomi 13 Lite, you should be able to upgrade to HyperOS 3 by navigating to Settings > My device and tapping the HyperOS logo at the top. If the update doesn’t appear, check again in a few days, as the rollout happens in batches and can take a few days to reach all the users.

While not as rich as the Android 16-based software, HyperOS 3 with Android 15 still delivers a wide array of useful upgrades throughout the system, along with many visual enhancements and new features. Fortunately, it includes the new Hyper Island, which provides easier access to information with multitasking capabilities.

The update also includes new icons, new battery and signal indicators, enhanced animations, and system-wide blur effects. HyperOS 3 further improves integration with Apple devices by supporting iPhone call/SMS forwarding and screen sharing with a MacBook.

HyperOS 3 also integrates new AI features, including AI writing in notes, AI voice translation and noise reduction for recordings, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, and AI Search and AI photo search in Gallery. The latest update also includes numerous under-the-hood changes to deliver up to 30% better performance.

Also read:
1. HyperOS 3.1 vs HyperOS 3: Every features, changes, & full eligible device list
2. 5 HyperOS 3 features that make it better than stock Android

EOL approaching for Xiaomi 13 Lite

HyperOS 3 is the final major upgrade for the Xiaomi 13 Lite, and it will soon run out of security patches as well. The official website says software support will end in August 2026. By that time, the Xiaomi 13 Lite may receive one or two security updates, but it won’t receive HyperOS 3.1 or HyperOS 4.0.

Even after reaching the end of life (EOL), the Xiaomi 13 Lite will continue to work fine, but it won’t have the fixes for the recently discovered security vulnerabilities, which puts your device at risk, especially if it contains critical data.

It’s best to upgrade to a newer model, which will not only receive the latest security patches but also the latest features and upgrades from HyperOS updates. If you’re wondering about the best upgrade options, this page lists all Xiaomi devices that promise 6 years of software updates.

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Poco X8 Pro series has been making headlines almost every day this week. Today, we are adding another one, as the official marketing materials for the Poco X8 Pro Max have been leaked.

According to the leaked materials, the Poco X8 Pro Max will feature a 6.83-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2772 × 1280. The panel can reach a peak brightness of up to 3500 nits, supports the DCI-P3 color gamut, and is a 12-bit panel.

On the camera side, the phone has a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. For selfies, the device is said to feature a 20MP front camera.

Poco X8 Pro leaks in full with these marketing materials

The promotional images also reveal the phone’s audio features. The Poco X8 Pro Max includes symmetrical stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio. Poco also claims the speakers can deliver sound that is up to 300% louder.

Under the hood, the Poco X8 Pro Max features a Dimensity 9500s processor. This is paired with a vapor chamber cooling system for improved heat dissipation, and the phone also appears to support bypass charging.

Keeping everything running is an 8500mAh battery with 100W charging support. It also supports 27W reverse wireless charging. Despite such a large battery, Poco has managed to keep the phone’s thickness at 8.38mm, while it weighs roughly 201 grams.

Other features of the Poco X8 Pro Max include IP68 dust and water resistance and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics.

Poco has yet to reveal the launch date for the new smartphones. However, a recent report suggests they will launch globally on March 17.

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ColorOS 16 rollout is in its final phase, with only a few devices left to receive the update. The list has now become even shorter as Oppo has released the update to three more mid-range smartphones: Oppo K13x, Oppo K12x, and Oppo Reno12 F.

As per the official announcement on the community page (1, 2, 3), the ColorOS 16 update for the Oppo K13x and Oppo K12x is rolling out in India, while the Oppo Reno12 F is receiving the update in Indonesia. The update will expand to other regions in the coming days and weeks.

Your Oppo phone must be running the required firmware version to be eligible for the ColorOS 16 update:

• Oppo K13x: CPH2753_16.0.3.500(EX01)
• Oppo K12x: CPH2667_16.0.3.500(EX01)
• Oppo Reno12 F: CPH2687_16.0.3.501(EX01)

If your Oppo smartphone is on the list and you belong to a supported region, the update may be ready for installation. Go to Settings > System & update > Software update to check for available updates.

If you don’t see the update, apply for the Release Candidate to get it sooner. For this, go to Settings > System & update > Software update > Tap the top of the page > Tap the icon on the top right > Beta program > Release candidate > Apply Now. Then check for an update and hit the Download now button.

Keep in mind that ColorOS 16 is a major upgrade with a download size of a few gigabytes. So, you must make sufficient room on your device and charge it to at least 50% for a smooth upgrade to ColorOS 16. Don’t forget to back up important data just to stay on the safe side.

With three more Oppo devices now receiving the ColorOS 16 update, only a few devices are in the queue, including the Oppo Reno12 FS, Oppo Reno11 FS, and Oppo F31 5G. Oppo promises to release the update for those devices this month itself.

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Google’s latest A-series phone, the Pixel 10a, is designed to deliver the familiar Pixel experience at a lower price. It brings the usual mix of clean Android, long software support, and Google’s AI-powered features. But when it comes to the camera, early testing suggests the improvements this year are fairly limited.

According to DxOMark’s camera evaluation, the Pixel 10a receives an overall score of 134 points, placing it 75th in the global ranking. The gain appears to come mostly from software adjustments rather than any major hardware change. In fact, the camera hardware remains largely the same.

The Pixel 10a continues to use a 48MP f/1.7 main camera, built around a 1/2.0-inch sensor. The 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera (1/3.1-inch) is also unchanged from the previous model. The Pixel 8a, for comparison, scored 136 points thanks in part to its larger 64MP (1/1.73-inch) primary sensor.

The limitations show up more clearly in difficult conditions. Low-light photos and videos tend to show visible noise, and the phone sometimes struggles with consistent exposure and white balance. Detail can drop quickly once the lighting gets worse.

Video performance also appears somewhat average. DxOMark observed limited fine detail in recordings and occasional autofocus hunting, which can make video capture less reliable when subjects are moving.

Zoom performance is another weak point. The Pixel 10a relies entirely on digital cropping from the main sensor. Unsurprisingly, this leads to a very low zoom score of just 25 points, while the best devices in this category reach scores close to 140.

Even the older iPhone 15 performs noticeably better with a 145-point camera score. Those who care more about low-light photography, zoom quality, or overall camera versatility may notice the compromises. In that sense, the Pixel 10a feels less like a major step forward and more like a small refinement of the previous model.

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Accessory maker UGREEN has launched two new Thunderbolt 5 docking stations under its Maxidok lineup. The new models, the Maxidok 17-in-1 and Maxidok 10-in-1, offer different levels of connectivity and power depending on how many features users need.

UGREEN 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station

As you might’ve guessed, the more capable of the two is the UGREEN Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station. The dock includes 17 ports in total. 

One of its more unusual features is a built-in M.2 NVMe SSD expansion slot that supports drives up to 8TB. The slot uses an 80Gbps connection, allowing the dock to double as external storage without needing a separate enclosure.

The dock also includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports with up to 120Gbps bandwidth, along with three USB-A ports and three USB-C ports that support 10Gbps data speeds. For displays, users get two Thunderbolt 5 outputs and a DisplayPort connection, which should make multi-monitor setups easier to manage.

Networking is handled by a 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port, while additional connectivity option includes an SD card reader capable of speeds up to 312Mbps and three 3.5mm audio ports for input and output. 

The dock is powered by a 240W power adapter and can deliver up to 140W of power to a connected laptop through its upstream Thunderbolt connection.

UGREEN Maxidock 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station

For users who need something simpler, the UGREEN Maxidok 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station offers a smaller set of features. It drops the SSD expansion slot and reduces the total number of ports to ten. The Ethernet connection is also downgraded to standard 1GbE.

The 10-in-1 dock still includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports with the same 120Gbps bandwidth, along with three USB-A ports for peripherals. Power delivery is slightly low as well. The dock supports up to 100W charging to the host device using a 140W power adapter.

Other features include a DisplayPort output, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an SD card reader rated for speeds up to 170MB/s.

Price

As for the price, the Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 docking station is available at an early bird price of $389.99. Meanwhile, the Maxidok 10-in-1 model retails for $249.99 in early-bird discount. You can pre-order them from the official site, with the earliest shipping date being March 24.  

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A new leak suggests that Lenovo may be testing some unusual hardware for its upcoming smartphones. According to a Weibo post by well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, Lenovo is currently testing a 200-megapixel large-sensor periscope telephoto camera for its next phones.

The leak further says Lenovo is reportedly working on a 1.5K LCD panel, though development is said to be progressing slowly.

As a result, the company is apparently exploring a different internal direction, which the tipster described as a “large-screen design.” As part of that exploration, Lenovo has started testing a wide, flat display measuring around 7.5 inches.

Would you be interested in a 7.5-inch smartphone?

A screen of that size would place the device somewhere between a traditional smartphone and a small tablet, suggesting Lenovo may be experimenting with a new category or a niche device for users who prefer larger displays.

In the comments under the post, some users also discussed Lenovo’s position in the smartphone market. One commenter noted that the brand’s phones do not seem as popular as they were around 2021, when devices powered by chips like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 were widely considered strong value options.

Digital Chat Station responded by saying Lenovo struggles to compete on price with companies like Realme and Redmi. Aggressive pricing from those brands has made the mid-range market more difficult for Lenovo.

The tipster also clarified that the current development progress is “average,” adding that there are no concrete steps yet toward pushing these new designs into mass production.

In related news, Lenovo’s sub-brand unveiled its first book-style foldable at MWC 2026. Called the Razr Fold, the phone features an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO inner screen and a 6.6-inch outer screen. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, equipped with three 50-megapixel cameras, and supports the Moto Pen Ultra stylus.

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has caught attention for its USB-C port. The port is not in the center of the tablet’s edge. Tech enthusiast Sankew shared a photo showing it closer to one speaker grille. This small detail has started a lot of discussion online

Many people think the off-center port is a mistake. They wonder why a high-end tablet would have it placed unevenly.

But others say it is on purpose. The tablet is very thin, only 5.1mm thick, and has a lot packed inside. It has a big battery, a fast Snapdragon processor, and supports the S Pen. With so much inside, there isn’t enough space to put the port exactly in the middle.

This is not the first time Samsung has done this. Phones like the Galaxy S24 FE also have slightly off-center USB-C ports, and they work perfectly fine. Some users even like it. When the tablet is on a table, the cable lies flatter and is easier to use while charging.

The off-center port shows how device makers balance design and performance. Samsung chose to keep the tablet thin and powerful, even if it means the port is a little uneven.

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra’s USB-C port is not a mistake. It is a small trade-off to keep the tablet slim, powerful, and practical. Some may notice it, but it does not affect how the tablet works.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra, a phone that comes with a new Privacy Display feature. This feature is meant to keep what’s on your screen private, so people sitting next to you in public places can’t see it. While it sounds useful, some buyers are returning the phone because the screen behaves differently than they expected.

A Reddit user, Exceedthecrystal, explained why they returned their Samsung S26 Ultra. The user said the phone is very good in many ways, as it cools better for gaming, feels nice to hold, and the screen is bright and clear, especially for HDR videos. The colors and picture quality are much better than those of the older Galaxy S23 Ultra.

But the Privacy Display caused problems when the user tried to share the screen with someone next to them. Even a small tilt made the screen look strange.

The user said it felt like their eyes were ‘switching modes,” similar to how images appear on a 3D Nintendo 3DS. The change was small but noticeable and made it hard to watch videos together.

This shows that the Privacy Display, while meant to protect privacy, can be annoying for some users. It may not work well for people who like to share their screen with friends or family. If you have also received the Galaxy S26 Ultra, let us know in the comments. 

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This can’t be a coincidence – Apple picked the week of the MWC to drop a number of major announcements. And since most of the developments from the MWC are unlikely to come to the US, let’s look at what Apple has to offer. The new iPhone 17e fixes several major annoyances of the 16e – it has proper MagSafe support now, you get good base storage (256GB), the improved Ceramic Shield 2 has an anti-reflective coating and the chipset was bumped up to an Apple A19. That’s a lot of power for $600! Okay, the 6.1” 60Hz display with a chunky notch isn’t ideal and neither is the single 48MP camera...

Samsung has pushed a new update for its Home Up module, bringing it to version 17.5.00.24. The update is now available for download through the Galaxy Store, which gives users access to the latest improvements for this popular customization tool.

Home Up is a Samsung’s Good Lock module, which offers a variety of tools to personalize Galaxy devices. With Home Up, users can customize the home screen layout, change the style of folders, adjust the task changer, and tweak other interface elements that go beyond standard One UI options.

The latest update, version 17.5.00.24, does not come with official release notes from Samsung. This means it is unclear exactly what changes or new features are included. Usually, these updates focus on bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance optimizations to ensure Home Up works smoothly with the latest Galaxy devices and One UI updates.

Even without detailed information, updating Home Up is recommended. Good Lock modules are regularly updated to improve compatibility and offer a better user experience. Users may notice small improvements or hidden tweaks after installing the new version, even if they are not officially listed.

The update package is around 68MB. Users can download it directly from the Galaxy Store by opening the app, tapping the Menu option, and then going to Updates. Also, Home Up can also be updated via the Good Lock app, where all Samsung customization modules are available in one place.

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Samsung has started teasing its new smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G, in India. The company has created a special teaser page for the phone on Amazon India. This page confirms the phone’s name and also shows a small preview of its design and colours before the official launch.

The Amazon teaser page shows a banner with the tagline “All in One Monster.” This suggests that Samsung plans to offer a combination of good performance, battery life, and useful features in this budget smartphone.

The teaser image gives a quick look at the phone’s rear design. It confirms that the Galaxy M17e 5G will come with a dual rear camera setup. The image also shows that the volume buttons are placed on the left side of the device.

Samsung has also revealed the two colour options for the smartphone – Purple and Green. Since this is only the first teaser, more information about the phone is expected to be shared on the Amazon page soon.

Earlier reports suggest that the smartphone features the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor and runs on Android 16. It may include a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 6500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera. More details should be announced soon.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduced several new camera features, and one of the most exciting ones is Horizon Lock. This feature helps keep videos straight and stable, even if the phone is tilted or rotated while recording. Here’s an amazing example for that.

Ahead of that, let’s talk about Horizon Lock. It is a software-based stabilization feature. It works like a digital gimbal and uses the phone’s sensors and software to keep the horizon level in a video. Even if the phone rotates completely, the feature tries to keep the video looking straight.

A video shared online by @jan_agrs showed how powerful this feature is. In the test, three smartphones were attached to a bicycle tyre to compare their video stabilization while the wheel spinning. The phones used in the test were the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Each phone recorded the video using its best stabilization mode. The iPhone 17 Pro Max used Action Mode, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra used Super Steady mode. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra recorded the video using Horizon Lock with Super Steady mode.

There is only one way to test the Horizontal Lock Video feature on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The stabilization is Crazy.

vs iPhone 17 Pro Max and S25 Ultra.

Cr: jshball / ig#samsung #GalaxyAI pic.twitter.com/Kv1AB5vfau

— Jan (@jan_agrs) March 6, 2026

When the bicycle tyre started spinning fast, the difference between the phones became clear. The videos from the other phones showed some shaking and rotation. But the video recorded by the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looked much more stable.

The horizon in the video stayed straight even while the phone was spinning around with the wheel. Because of this, the video looked very smooth and steady. The stabilization shown in the test looks very impressive.

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A fresh leak from a notable tipster shares early details of a new FEVM mini PC. The system is shown to feature a slim form factor and is reported to be powered by an Intel Panther Lake processor, with OCuLink and Thunderbolt 4 ports.

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Renders of the Oppo Find N6, that surfaced last month, showed the smartphone in three colors. Now, a new set of Find N6 renders has surfaced, giving us our best look yet at the smartphone and showing the foldable in new colors. These renders, shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass, show the Oppo Find N6 in three new colors, including orange, because of course. Oppo Find N6's leaked renders Blass didn't share any other details about the Oppo Find N6; however, Oppo previously confirmed that Find N6 would feature a Hasselblad-tuned 200MP quad-camera setup. Rumors claim the...

Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch two new mid-range smartphones – the Galaxy A37 5G and the Galaxy A57 5G. These phones have appeared in several leaks and rumors over the past few weeks. Now, new images and details about their features, colors, and pricing have surfaced online.

The new information has been shared by well-known tipster Evan Blass. He posted screenshots that seem to be from official promotional pages of both phones. The screenshots reveal some important features and specifications of the upcoming devices.

The Galaxy A57 5G is expected to come with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. This should be enough for multitasking, gaming, and storing many apps and photos. The phone will reportedly feature a 120Hz Super AMOLED+ display that offers smooth scrolling and bright colors.

For photography, the Galaxy A57 5G could include a triple rear camera setup. This may feature a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro camera. Samsung may also add an AI Creator Suite with tools including AI Best Face and Auto-Trim for better photos and videos.

The phone is also expected to include a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support. It may come with a slim 6.9mm design and weigh around 179g. The leaked information suggests it could be available in Dark Blue and Grey colors.

The Galaxy A37 5G may also offer 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is expected to feature a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro camera. The device may also include a bright display and 5G connectivity.

Both phones are expected to have a 5000mAh battery, which should easily last a full day with normal use. They may also support dual SIM and offer good performance for everyday tasks.

The Galaxy A57 5G could cost around R429 (around $26) per month for 48 months under a contract plan. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A37 5G may be priced at around R399 (around $25) per month for 36 months. Samsung has not officially confirmed these details yet. Stay tuned for more information.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 was launched last year as a budget-friendly tablet with an 11-inch display. A new database listing now suggests Xiaomi may be preparing another version of the tablet with a smaller screen size.

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Samsung’s best flagship phone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, technically supports a 24MP photo mode, but it’s not there when you open the camera app.

Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with an enhanced 200-megapixel camera. Samsung has also developed a 24-megapixel photo mode for this flagship device. However, users still see those familiar resolutions, 12MP, 50MP, and 200MP.

Galaxy S26 Ultra has a hidden 24MP photo mode

Most flagships default to 12MP because of pixel binning. The sensor takes data from multiple pixels and smashes them together into one, which helps with light, speed, and noise. You lose some sharpness, but you get faster processing and cleaner shots.

While the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 200MP main sensor, shooting at full resolution gives you insane detail, but the files are huge.

The 50MP telephoto has similar issues, so people bounce between 12MP for everyday reliability and the higher resolutions when they need to crop hard or print large.

24MP is supposed to split the difference

Samsung showcased the 24MP mode, which uses AI Fusion processing to pull detail from the higher resolution data. You get more sharpness without sacrificing the natural color and dynamic range, without huge files.

Here’s how to enable 24MP photo mode

Want 24MP? You need to download Camera Assistant first. Camera Assistant is a Good Lock module, which means it lives in the Galaxy Store, not the main camera interface.

Once you’ve installed Camera Assistant, you have to dig into Advanced Resolution Options and manually flip the toggle “24 MP resolution.”

However, there’s a letdown. Even after you enable 24MP in Camera Assistant, the camera app won’t remember it as your default. You can tap it on and shoot with it, but if you switch back to 12MP or 50MP before closing the app.

he phone resets to 12MP the next time you open it. You have to manually select 24MP every single time unless you leave it set when you exit. To stop this from happening, expand 24MP settings and turn on “Keep 24 MP resolution.”

Unlike the 24MP mode buried in Expert RAW, this version works in the normal camera app.

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The first Galaxy S26 Ultra drop test is already here as Samsung gears up to start shipping the new flagship phones to preorder buyers.

Famous YouTube channel PBKreviews just released the Galaxy S26 Ultra drop test video. The smartphone has survived the brutal test with flying colors, but one important part failed badly, and it’s not good to hear.

PBKreviews tossed the S26 Ultra off a concrete slab from head height four times. What emerged from that beating tells you everything about the phone’s durability story: it’s mostly excellent, but the camera island got obliterated.

The screen held up, no question there. Gorilla Armor 2 on the front glass proved itself immediately with the first drop. Not a crack, not a damage and the power button worked fine, like nothing happened to the device.

Camera lenses still need work

The camera bump extends more than the S25 Ultra’s setup, and the individual lenses sit there with less protective framing around them. So when the phone landed on its back during the second drop, one lens cover shattered outright.

Third drop, more glass fell off. By the end, the cameras still functioned but the shattered lens covers caused noticeable distortion in shots. That’s fixable with a replacement, sure, but you shouldn’t have to be thinking about that.

It was the same case with the Galaxy S25 Ultra last year.

The aluminum frame took visible damage too. Samsung swapped titanium for aluminum this year, while the difference isn’t drastic. The fourth drop popped the S Pen right out of its slot, however, it remained fully functional.

So we’ve got a phone where the front and back glass hold up brilliantly, but the camera design actively invites disaster.

Do watch the full Galaxy S26 Ultra drop test video on YouTube.

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So a Brazilian TV host’s Galaxy phone crashed at the single most important networking event of his career; classic Samsung timing, that too in the presence of Samsung’s Boss.

Carlos Gorito, a moderator hired to run Brazil’s state dinner with South Korea last month, tried to snap a photo of the February 23 gathering at Seoul’s Blue House Guest House.

Samsung boss surprised everyone

Gorito’s Galaxy gave up, not dead exactly; calls and texts still worked but the camera went frozen. He posted about it later on Instagram, saying the phone “suddenly decided to travel back to the past” – via Chosun.

Now Gorito could’ve just pocketed the Galaxy phone, cursed Samsung under his breath, maybe borrowed someone else’s phone. But he walked up to Lee Jae-yong, the chairman of Samsung, and asked for help fixing his Galaxy.

Lee told him his own phone was working fine. Then, instead of handing it over or calling a tech person or pretending he didn’t understand the question, Lee offered to take the photo himself and email it to Gorito later.

That’s not how executives usually handle product failure in public. Most would’ve quietly had someone swap the device out, maybe sent a new Galaxy Ultra to Gorito’s hotel the next morning with a handwritten note.

Brazilian President Lula in attendance, Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong, the CEOs of SK, LG, and Hyundai. This was the dinner where deals happen, where Brazil and Korea shake hands on factory investments and export agreements.

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Samsung just revealed spare part pricing for the Galaxy S26 series and it’s more expensive than last year’s phones.

Galaxy S26 spare part cost in India shows the baseline screen replacement for the regular S26 surfacing at Rs 7,640, which is Rs 1,490 higher than what the S25 screen cost at launch.

The Plus model follows the same trajectory. The S26+ main screen now costs Rs 10,340, up from Rs 8,400 for the S25+, which is Rs 1,940 more.

Worth noting that the Plus actually gets a smaller price hike on its frame compared to the base model, which shrinks from Rs 3,460 to Rs 3,690. But the Ultra is where things get uncomfortable.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra screen repair clocks in at Rs 14,760. Last year, it was Rs 11,950 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. That’s Rs 2,810 more for the same repair scenario; probably, the Privacy Display upgrade is making the difference.

The motherboard replacements are equally brutal. A 256GB motherboard for the S26 Ultra will set you back Rs 44,640 compared to Rs 37,150 for the S25 Ultra. Meanwhile, the 1TB variant jumps to Rs 53,850 from Rs 46,060, a Rs 7,790 climb.

The Ultra uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and it has that new Privacy Display tech that Samsung spent five years developing. Those components cost money, but the base S26 and S26+ don’t get the Privacy Display.

The S26 Ultra battery now costs Rs 3,030 versus Rs 2,440 for the S25 Ultra. The base S26 battery actually costs less than the S25 battery, which is the only part that got cheaper year over year.

The S26 has a Rs 570 increase for the frame, and the S26+ sees a Rs 270 bump. However, things got better for the Galaxy S26 Ultra due to preferring Aluminum over Titanium; frame drops from Rs 6,740 to Rs 4,660.

The phones go on sale March 11, and people who pre-ordered are locked in.

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Samsung Internet app has been renamed to Samsung Browser on the Galaxy S26 series, and the latest version also integrates the Ask AI feature.

The change in name was spotted recently, and Samsung is now rolling out a new update to the Browser (previously Internet) app, bringing the Ask AI feature. It also adds a warning to safeguard privacy when you browse the web.

Samsung enthusiast LarrySWhite shared a screenshot, showcasing the latest update for the Samsung Browser app. The changelog mentions two major changes that are integration of Ask AI and the malicious site warning.

The Samsung Browser version 29.0.4.45 carries these upgrades. The rollout appears to be limited to the most recent Galaxy flagships. An expansion will take place, but there’s no guarantee of wider availability soon.

Ask AI – US and Korea only affair

Samsung Browser’s changelog makes it clear that Ask AI is only for users in South Korea and the US. It’s a very hard regional restriction, keeping the availability limited to just two countries, leaving others waiting.

Chrome remains the most widely used internet browser app on Android. Samsung Internet is available for all Android devices, yet its utilization is not significant. Still, Samsung is empowering its in-house browser with new features.

APK file of the latest version is available for download manually. Sideloading is banned by Auto Blocker and not recommended either. Still, you can give it a try if you are really interested in the Ask AI trick in the US and Korea.

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro (Max) debate kicked off the second Samsung wrapped its Unpacked event, and this year’s matchup is messier than usual.

I’ve spent the better part of a week looking at these devices, comparing spec sheets, reading Samsung’s marketing claims, and thinking about what actually matters when you’re dropping over a grand on a phone.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro

This isn’t a definitive buyer’s guide yet. It’s more like an early assessment from someone who’s watched Samsung chase Apple for five years straight.

Design

Samsung and Apple make rounded rectangular slabs with glass backs and an aluminum frame. Samsung refined the Ultra this year, smoothing out some edges. The camera bump on all three S26 models is the pill-shaped island with three lenses.

Apple has further enlarged the rectangular bump on the Pro and Pro Max models. The island now occupies a significant space on the back. Meanwhile, the base iPhone 17 has two cameras sitting in a smaller bump.

Samsung wrapped the S26 and S26 Plus in Gorilla Armor, then upgraded the Ultra to Gorilla Armor 2. Apple covered all three iPhone 17 models with Ceramic Shield 2. Marketing names aside, they are all extremely durable pieces of glass.

Verdict: Both lineups look like premium flagship phones in 2026

Colors

Samsung offers Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White everywhere, with Silver Shadow and Pink Gold exclusive to its online store. The iPhone 17 comes in Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, or White. The Pros get Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver.

Display

Samsung bumped the base S26 up to 6.3 inches from last year’s 6.2. The S26+ stays at 6.7 inches, and the Ultra now rocks a massive 6.9-inch panel. All three support variable refresh up to 120Hz, hit 2,600 nits peak brightness.

Apple’s iPhone 17 and 17 Pro both use 6.3-inch screens, while the Pro Max matches Samsung’s Ultra at 6.9 inches. This year, every iPhone supports 1Hz to 120Hz refresh, includes an anti-reflective coating, and 3,000 nits brightness.

Samsung added something Apple didn’t think of or didn’t bother with: Privacy Display.

Verdict: Galaxy S26 Ultra display is a game-changer.

Performance

Every Galaxy S26 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US. Apple’s running an A19 chip in the base iPhone 17 and an A19 Pro in the Pro models.

Both companies make absurdly powerful processors at this point, and unless you’re doing something incredibly demanding, they’ll both feel instant.

Verdict: Too early to call a winner here

Camera

Samsung is stuck with the same camera setup on the S26 and S26 Plus that it used last year. That means a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom.

The S26 Ultra upgrades things considerably. You get a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide, a 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom.

Apple’s base iPhone 17 features a 48MP main camera and a 48MP ultra-wide. No telephoto, but Apple claims 2x optical zoom in and 2x optical zoom out through software.

The iPhone 17 Pro models get three 48MP rear cameras covering main, ultra-wide, and telephoto duties. All three iPhones sport an 18MP front camera with the Center Stage feature.

Samsung and Apple cameras have been excellent for years. The Ultra and Pro Max will likely trade wins depending on lighting conditions, subject matter, and personal preference.

Verdict: Samsung is ahead of Apple in the camera segment.

Battery capacity

Samsung’s battery sizes: 4,300mAh in the S26, 4,900mAh in the S26+, and 5,000mAh in the Ultra. Charging speeds vary too; the base model charges at 25W wired, Plus supports 45W, whereas the Ultra goes up to 60W (25W wireless).

Apple doesn’t publish battery capacity numbers, but the supply chain does. The base iPhone brings a battery of 3,692mAh, the Pro model gets approximately 4,252mAh, while the Pro Max version boasts the largest at about 5,088mAh.

Battery life’s one of those specs where you can’t trust the numbers until you run the actual test.

Price

Samsung wants $899 for the base Galaxy S26, while Apple asks $799 for the iPhone 17. That’s a hundred-dollar gap right out of the gate. Note that every phone here starts at 256GB, which is table stakes in 2026.

The Galaxy S26 Plus comes with a price tag of $1,099, while the iPhone 17 Pro costs $1,099 flat. As before, the Galaxy S26 Ultra continues to keep its $100 (upward) price difference from the best of Apple (iPhone 17 Pro Max).

Verdict: Apple is cheaper at every tier.

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