Some Samsung Galaxy Watch users are facing a problem with YouTube Music on Wear OS, mainly when they try to listen to downloaded songs offline. The issue mainly affects people who use their watch without keeping their phone connected, like during workouts, running, or traveling.

Usually, when a playlist is downloaded on a Galaxy Watch, it should play one song after another smoothly. But in this bug, the music often stops after the first song finishes. After that, the next songs do not play automatically, even though the playlist is fully downloaded on the watch.

The annoying part of the issue is that the playback buttons stop working properly. Options like Next song or other controls become greyed out, so users cannot skip or move forward in the playlist. The music app still shows the playlist, but it does not respond as expected.

This issue has been reported on different Galaxy Watch models, not just one specific version. That means it is likely a software problem rather than a hardware issue.

Some users have tried basic fixes like restarting the watch, clearing the app cache, or deleting and re-downloading songs. These steps sometimes help for a short time, but the problem usually comes back after a while.

A similar issue has also been seen on other smartwatches like the Pixel Watch, which suggests the bug may be related to the overall Wear OS system or the YouTube Music app itself, rather than just Samsung devices.

Right now, there is no permanent fix available. Google has not officially confirmed the issue or shared when it might be resolved. So users are currently relying on temporary solutions and waiting for an update to fix the problem.

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Samsung Internet Browser may soon get a small but useful visual upgrade that makes its interface look more modern and stylish. A new design change has been found inside a test version of the browser, showing that Samsung is working on improving how the bottom toolbar looks.

In version v30.0.2.30, Assemble Debug found hidden code for a new “toolbar blur effect.” This feature is not available to users yet, but it can already be enabled in testing. The blur effect gives the bottom toolbar a soft, frosted-glass look instead of a flat background. It mainly affects the toolbar where buttons like back, forward, and home are placed.

The blur effect becomes more visible when the bookmark bar is placed at the bottom of the screen. In this setup, both the bookmark bar and the toolbar appear slightly blurred, making the interface look smoother and more layered.

However, if the bookmark bar is moved to the top of the screen, the blur effect does not appear. Instead, the bar changes its color to match the website being viewed, if the site supports that feature. This helps the browser blend better with different webpages.

Even with these changes, the main toolbar will stay fixed at the bottom of the screen so users can easily reach it with their thumb.

At the moment, this feature is only found in hidden code and is not active for regular users. It means the feature is still under development. There is no official release date yet, and it may arrive in a future update if Samsung decides to enable it.

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Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide will join Samsung’s innovative foldable portfolio this Summer, but an industry report has just revealed the upcoming phone’s complete camera specs and the hero color.

According to the info, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide may feature 50-megapixel sensors in both the main and ultrawide camera modules. For selfies, the device is expected to rely on Samsung’s 10-megapixel setup for both cover and internal screen sensors.

Folks over at SamMobile report that the primary camera could feature f/1.8 aperture, while the ultrawide sensor could bring f/1.9 aperture. The setup suggests Samsung is opting for a balanced approach rather than extra camera hardware.

Additionally, Samsung could launch the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide in Dark Green as the hero (signature) color. The device would be available in even more colors, but information regarding those shades is not currently in the public domain.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide lacks a dedicated telephoto camera. Fans expected Samsung may use its 200-megapixel sensor like the Fold 7. Well, it doesn’t seem to be happening this year, yet the photography experience will be impressive.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide may be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips globally. Google and Samsung recently announced that the new foldable phones will be equipped with Gemini Intelligence features.

Samsung is widely expected to hold one of its busiest Unpacked events on July 22 in London. Galaxy XR Glasses, Galaxy Watch 9, andthe second-gen Watch Ultra would be introduced at the event alongside the three foldable phones.

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Genshin Impact Version 6.6 Luna VII launches May 20, 2026, with Nicole Reeyn, Lohen, and Prune, a new Archon Quest in Sumeru, and a Snezhnaya teaser for Version 7.0.

Citizen has officially released the Star Wars Duel 2.0 watch in the US. This timepiece, also referred to as model AW0160-09W, features a design inspired by the Cloud City duel and is powered by an Eco-Drive movement.

Aotos appears to be filling a gap in the market with its hybrid e-bike and lightweight electric motorcycle. The Flux X26, currently available from around $1,200, has been so well received that its Kickstarter campaign has already raised more than 20 times its original funding goal. In Germany, however, the hybrid bike could be legally tricky.

Samsung wants to revoke the privileges to send notifications from apps that constantly annoy users with ads through push notifications. An update to the Samsung Device Care app is intended to protect smartphone users from intrusive developers.

Amazfit has released a new smartwatch featuring a 3,000-nit AMOLED display. Available globally, the Cheetah 2 Ultra also surpasses the existing Cheetah 2 Pro with 50% longer battery life, a faster CPU and a grade 5 titanium alloy body.

Most Feiyu Pocket 4 gimbal camera specs have been revealed - it’s a budget-friendly alternative to the DJI Osmo Pocket 4. Moving away from the modular design of the Feiyu Pocket 3, this new model features a much larger 50MP 1/1.55-inch sensor, 64GB of built-in storage, and a huge 2.64-inch touchscreen. With 450-degree rotation and AI tracking, it challenges DJI's dominance by offering pro vlogging features at a projected $300-350 price point.

Scuf Gaming has announced a new controller officially licensed for PS5 consoles. The Scuf Omega offers premium features, lots of customizable buttons, and compatibility with other platforms for slightly more than the price of the DualSense Edge.

Vivo’s current top-tier phone showcased many of its strengths during our review. That said, there are also areas where the latest Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra holds a clear advantage. Read this review summary to find out who would be served by Samsung’s newest flagship.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 28, 2026, marking the franchise's first appearance on PlayStation and Xbox hardware.

My Hero Ultra Impact closes its servers on May 17 at 10:59 PM ET. Players have five days to spend Hero Gems and claim daily free 10x pulls before the shutdown.

A fan-made modular handheld concept for Anbernic is attracting a lot of attention on Reddit, featuring swappable control modules and battery expansion. The community design addresses long-standing trade-offs in retro gaming hardware.

The Garmin system software version 9.04 is now available for two of the brand’s smartwatches. The stable update resolves several bugs experienced by users of these wearables linked to golfing. Plus, the release also tackles a problem with the music controls glance for the Approach S44 wearable.

For its upcoming Magic9 Pro, Honor is apparently preparing a pretty substantial overhaul of its camera-focused flagship series. Besides a significantly upgraded camera system, the Magic9 Pro is expected to bring improvements in several other areas, including its display, battery, chipset and face recognition.

Samsung released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy Z TriFold last week, but it was rolling out only in South Korea. The good news is that the rollout has now expanded to three more countries - Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold The One UI 8.5 update rolling out in these countries has firmware version F968BXXU4BZDP and comes with some new features and a new UI. If you live in any of the countries mentioned above and haven't received One UI 8.5 on your Galaxy Z TriFold yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to your phone's Settings >...

As promised, Motorola today launched the Razr Fold in India. The Razr Fold is Motorola's first book-style folding smartphone, and it will be available in India in Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at INR149,999 ($1,565/€1,340) and INR159,999 ($1,670/€1,425), respectively. [#InlinePriceWidget,14402,1#] Motorola also launched the Razr Fold's FIFA World Cup Edition (black) in India, which comes in a single 16GB/512GB configuration with special FIFA UI customizations, FIFA Heroes game, 24 karat FIFA logo plating on the...

Samsung has officially opened the One UI 9 Beta Program for the Galaxy S26 series, giving users early access to the company’s next major Android (version 17) experience before the stable rollout later this year.

The beta program is currently live in the US, UK, Korea, and Germany for the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. Samsung has also confirmed that the second beta update, scheduled for May 26, will expand availability to India and Poland.

If you want to try new One UI 9 features before everyone else, here’s everything you need to know.

What is the One UI 9 Beta Program?

The beta program allows Galaxy users to test upcoming One UI features ahead of the public release. Participants can explore new UI changes, customization tools, productivity upgrades, gaming enhancements, and accessibility improvements.

Since beta software is still under development, users may encounter occasional glitches, battery drain, or app compatibility problems.

Eligible devices

Currently, the One UI 9 Beta Program is available for:

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S26+
• Samsung Galaxy S26

Supported countries

Available now

• United States
• United Kingdom
• South Korea
• Germany

Expanding on May 26 with Beta 2

• India
• Poland

How to join the One UI 9 Beta Program

Joining the beta is fairly straightforward. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Update Samsung Members

• Make sure the Samsung Members app is updated to the latest version from the Galaxy Store or Play Store.

2. Sign in with your Samsung account

• Open Samsung Members and log in using the Samsung account linked to your Galaxy S26 device.

3. Find the One UI 9 Beta banner

• Inside the app, look for the One UI 9 Beta Program banner on the home page. Samsung usually highlights it prominently once registrations are live in your region.

4. Register for the beta

• Tap the banner and complete the enrollment process. Once registration is approved, your device becomes eligible for the beta firmware.

5. Download the beta update

• Go to:
  • Settings > Software update > Download and install
  • Your Galaxy S26 phone should now detect the One UI 9 beta build.

Important things to know before installing

Before installing the beta, there are a few things worth keeping in mind:

• Back up your data
• Banking and payment apps may not work
• Battery life and performance may fluctuate

Can you leave the beta program later?

Samsung allows users to withdraw from the beta program through the Members app. However, rolling back to stable software usually requires a factory reset, which wipes device data.

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Samsung just started releasing the One UI 9 Beta Program for the Galaxy S26 series in Germany, the UK, and Korea. Now, Samsung has opened the Beta Program for users in the US. It means that users can now enjoy the new features and enhancements ahead of the official release.

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra can now join the beta via Samsung Members. This is the first beta update for the Galaxy S26 series, as the devices originally launched with One UI 8.5 pre-installed.

One UI 9 Beta update introduces several improvements and updated features to provide a better Galaxy experience. Also, it includes the May 2026 security patch. This program allows users to test new features before the stable rollout. Since this is a beta version, users may experience minor bugs or performance issues during daily use.

However, participants can help Samsung improve the software by sharing feedback and reporting issues through the Samsung Members app. To join the beta program, users need to open the app, sign in with their Samsung account, and tap the One UI 9 Beta Program banner. After registration, the update can be downloaded by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.

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Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 9 Beta update to the Galaxy S26 series, and the official changelog lists 12 major features and changes.

The Android 17-based One UI 9 update focuses heavily on customization, productivity, gaming, and accessibility improvements. That’s not the full Samsung to offer, with the full experience will be unveiling this Summer.

It also introduces a more flexible Quick Panel experience, allowing users to resize brightness and volume sliders, customize the media player layout, and rearrange controls more freely than before. [Changelog credit – Alfaturk]

Samsung DeX also gets smarter multitasking tools, including easier app window movement between desktops and desktop previews directly in the Recents menu.

One UI 9 further expands Samsung Notes with a new “Tape” feature that can temporarily hide parts of notes for studying or presentations, alongside additional pen styles for writing and drawing.

Gamers will benefit from expanded Game Booster controls that now let users adjust screen resolution, screenshot format, and other settings without leaving gameplay.

Privacy and accessibility are also receiving major attention.

A new blue location indicator makes it easier to identify when apps are accessing your location data, while Accessibility settings now include a dedicated “What’s new” section for discovering the latest features.

Samsung has also added tools like Text Spotlight for enlarged reading, improved keyboard and mouse accessibility controls, Select to Speak functionality, and streamlined TalkBack updates through the Play Store.

One UI 9 Beta Changelog

More customizable quick panel

You can now rearrange and customize the controls in your quick panel even more than before. You can change the size of the brightness and volume sliders as well as the media player. You can also separate the sound mode button from the volume slider.

Samsung DeX enhancements

It’s easier to move an app window from one desktop to another using the menu at the top of the window. Desktop previews are now available at the top of the Recents screen, making it easier to switch with a single tap.

Do more with notes

The new Tape feature in Samsung Notes let’s you cover parts of your note with tape and reveal them when needed. A variety of new pen styles have also been added, giving you even more options for writing and drawing.

More settings in Game Booster panel

Adjust your game settings without stopping the action. You can now access screen resolution, screenshot format, and more directly from the Game Booster panel.

Location access transparency

Stay on top of your location privacy. A blue indicator will appear at the top of the screen when an app accesses your location. Tap the indicator in the quick panel to see which app it is.

Discover new Accessibility features

Check the What’s new menu in Accessibility settings to learn about and try the latest Accessibility features for your Galaxy.

Text spotlight for easier reading

Need a closer look? Tap any text on the screen to show it enlarged and highlighted in its own window. You can also customize the font size, colors, and other settings to match your preferences.

Physical keyboard shortcuts

Use shortcuts on your physical keyboard to access the Accessibility settings you need without touching the screen.

Mouse keys enhancements

New options are available when using your keyboard for mouse interactions including speed and acceleration control. You can also use the keyboard’s number pad to point and click.

Replace swipe with single tap

The Replace swipe with single tap option is now located on Dexterity and interaction menu instead of the Assistant menu for easier access.

Select to speak

Get quick audio readouts without turning on full TalkBack. With the new Select to speak feature, you can select an item on your screen, like text or an image, and hear it read or described out loud.

Improved TalkBack updates

Through continuous collaboration, Samsung and Google’s TalkBack features have been unified. TalkBack updates can now be applied with a simple app update from the Play Store.

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Samsung has just released the first One UI 9 Beta update for the Galaxy S26 series. Rather than South Korea, Samsung has picked European countries to kick off the Beta Program this time.

Note that One UI 9 Beta won’t directly arrive as an OTA update. You need to sign up through the Samsung Members app and complete the enrollment.

As of writing, Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 Beta is now available for download in Germany and the UK (via TarunVats) as well as South Korea. It should soon be available in the US, along with South Korea.

How to get One UI 9 Beta?

To join the Beta Program, open Samsung Members on your Galaxy device. Swipe up and tap on the One UI Beta Programme banner at the bottom and follow the on-screen instructions.

At last, you will need to tap Enroll now button to complete the process. Once done, you will receive the first Beta software update over the air.

Beta 1 carries PDA build version ending with ZZEF, weighs 3618 megabytes, and includes the May 2026 patch. Since it’s a big package, you should be on a stable and unmetered connection to ensure uninterrupted installation.

What’s new in One UI 9

One UI 9 is based on Android 17, bringing upgrades to customization, accessibility, and security. Samsung yesterday revealed the details about features and changes that Samsung users will receive in Beta software update.

Looking ahead, Samsung will unveil the full experience of One UI 9 this Summer. The next-gen Galaxy foldables will likely debut Gemini Intelligence features. We may have an early preview at some tweaks in Beta Program.

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Phase 2 starts today with Evanescia's debut banner, Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao reruns, and all Light Cones running until June 1, 2026.

Casio's MRG-BF1000EB-1A has leaked ahead of an official reveal - a $7,700 limited-edition Frogman with a faceted sapphire bezel inspired by Antarctic brinicles, titanium construction, and just 800 units planned worldwide.

Swatch and Audemars Piguet have collaborated for the first time and launched the Royal Pop pocket watch. There are eight unique pocket watches in two different styles, cased in Royal Oak-shaped bioceramic cases, powered by a manually wound mechanical Sistem51 movement.

The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro smartwatch has recently received two updates. Arriving shortly after the launch of this running wearable, firmware versions 3.8.0.5 and 3.8.0.7 bring a range of new features, improvements and bug fixes to users.

Lenovo recently confirmed that it is returning to the smartphone market with the launch of an updated Legion Y70 on May 19. Last week, the company teased several key specifications of the 2026 phone, and more details about the device have now surfaced. The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and feature a 5,500mm² vapor chamber. The processor will be paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. On the front, the phone will sport a Q10 AMOLED LTPO display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. The panel will also support a 360Hz...

Samsung's Device Care app has recently received an update to version 13.8.80.7. This one is notable because it brings with it a new feature that could prove to be very useful to many. The app can now detect and block apps that appear to be spamming your notification area with ads. The apps that exhibit this behavior will be put in deep sleep to prevent them from bothering you again. Basic blocking uses a list of "apps identified by Samsung as sending frequent ads" and blocks these when they're detected on your phone. The intelligent blocking option constantly analyses your...

Quick Share to AirDrop sharing, and vice versa, is one of the biggest upgrades Samsung provided through One UI 8.5 update. Google has now released a list, and many Samsung phones are missing on the AirDrop compatibility front.

As part of its “The Android Show 2026,” Google talked about Android 17 and software advancements. Google also revealed a list of phones, including Samsung and other Android OEMs, that support AirDrop sharing.

Google says (via Cartidise) AirDrop support is coming soon to these Samsung devices:

• Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z TriFold

While Google says AirDrop support is “coming soon,” the reality is entirely different. Samsung has already provided AirDrop connection to its recent premium Galaxy devices, with Stable One UI 8.5 expanding the availability.

File sharing had always been a frustrating experience when you have Android and your friend has an Apple device. Google cracked Apple’s wall, making Quick Share capable enough to transfer files via Apple’s AirDrop platform.

Many Samsung devices are not listed

While Samsung dominates the chart, many important devices are entirely missing from the list. It includes the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, the Galaxy A/M/F series phones, as well as the Galaxy Tab S tablet portfolio.

A wider expansion may have been planned for a future date. For now, the focus is entirely on the latest models and recent releases. If Google decides to widen the coverage, Samsung would make it happen through incremental updates.

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Just a day after announcing the One UI 9 Beta, Samsung has updated the Members app, which is essential for Beta enrollment.

The new Samsung Members app version 5.8.01.5 has started rolling out to Galaxy users, right before the company opens One UI 9 Beta enrollment.

Last month, Samsung renewed the design of its Members app. The redesign brought One UI 8.5 aesthetics, including the floating navigation bar. The recent update seems crucial as a new Beta participation opens soon.

• Samsung Members app adopts One UI 8.5 design aesthetics

Samsung yesterday confirmed that the One UI 9 Beta will release for Galaxy S26 series this week. Users in Germany, Korea, the UK, and the US will get the first Beta soon, while Indian and Polish users will join the party on May 26.

One UI Beta will initially go live on the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. However, the Members app update would appear on a wide range of devices. If you are getting the update, it doesn’t mean Beta Program will come too.

• One UI 9 Features: Samsung’s Android 17 Beta bringing new customization, accessibility and security upgrades

Samsung Members update come without a changelog attached. No interface-linked change is likely to be carried in this build, as a refresh was recently provided. It’s all about setting the foundation for the next streak of Beta sign-ups.

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The Thunderobot AI Mini Workstation has launched in China and is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, featuring the Radeon 8060S iGPU with support for 96GB of VRAM. It has a water-cooling setup and starts at CNY 26,999 (about $3,975).

After weeks of teasers, Oppo has finally confirmed the India launch date for its camera-focused flagship, the Find X9 Ultra. The phone was originally unveiled in China on April 21. Alongside, Oppo is also bringing the Find X9s to India. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s will debut in India on May 21, the company confirmed via social media. As per a recent leak, the Ultra could retail for around INR 1,69,999, whereas the Find X9s could start at INR 70,000 for the base variant. Notably, one of the Ultra's main competitors, the vivo X300 Ultra, was recently launched in India at a...

Samsung users who have updated to One UI 8.5 are facing a weird issue: select Galaxy Enhance-X features have suddenly gone missing. A moderator response reveals that the company is aware of the issue and is working on a fix.

Galaxy Enhance-X is Samsung’s advanced AI-powered photo editing app. It offers features that go beyond the stock Gallery editor, including image upscaling, reflection removal, sharpening, and other enhancement tools.

Meanwhile, users updating to One UI 8.5 are noticing that some of those capabilities are no longer available. According to complaints, Enhance-X features like Filter Styles and Glow plugins are missing after the One UI 8.5 update.

One user also claimed that reinstalling the app made things worse, as Galaxy Enhance-X reportedly stopped appearing in the Galaxy Store altogether.

Samsung is working on a fix

A community moderator from Samsung’s camera team responded (via MojoTrick) to the growing reports, acknowledging that a glitch tied to One UI 8.5 is indeed affecting the Enhance-X app.

The moderator said the team is already working on a fix and plans to distribute the update gradually through a staged rollout to ensure stability across supported Galaxy devices.

The good news is that Samsung doesn’t expect users to wait very long. According to the moderator, the bug-fixing rollout could take up to three days to fully complete.

Related article:

• Samsung fixes Enhance-X app crashing, shares interim solution

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Samsung is preparing one of its busiest Unpacked events in recent years. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2, and its first smart glasses product during the July 22 launch event in London.

According to SEDaily, Samsung is almost certain to launch Galaxy XR Glasses and Fold8 Wide model alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Watch 9 at its London Unpacked this July.

Samsung is experimenting with a wider outer display instead of the narrow Fold design it has followed for generations. The move appears aimed at solving one of the most common complaints around book-style foldables.

The wider layout could make the external screen feel more like a conventional smartphone. Apple is widely rumored to be preparing foldable iPhone, and Samsung wants to reinforce its lead before new competition enters the foldable market.

Alongside the foldables, Samsung may finally introduce its long-rumored smart glasses project, reportedly called Galaxy Glasses. The wearable is said to be developed in partnership with Google and eyewear brand Gentle Monster.

Samsung is said to rely on Android XR and Gemini AI to deliver voice-based assistance and real-time contextual features.

The Galaxy Watch9 series is also expected to debut during the event, although current leaks remain focused primarily on the foldables and XR hardware.

Related article:

• Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2 and Tab S12 battery capacity revealed

If the reports are accurate, Samsung’s July Unpacked event could become less about yearly smartphone upgrades and more about ecosystem expansion.

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At the annual I/O event 2026, Google announced a new laptop line called Googlebook. It aims to offer premium, powerful laptops running a hybrid of ChromeOS and Android. The lineup is now confirmed to be powered by processors from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Intel.

Starting with the 2026 season, the broadcast rights holder for Formula 1 in the US is Apple, which is offering the competition through its Apple TV+ streaming service over there. Apple hasn't officially declared that it wants to do a similar deal internationally, but it stands to reason that it might have at least looked at some of the biggest markets. Unfortunately, three of those are now out of consideration since Sky has just renewed its agreements for broadcasting F1 in the UK, Ireland, and Italy. The contract has been renewed through 2032 in Italy and through 2034 in the UK and...

Samsung's Galaxy Glasses will be unveiled this July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, a new report from Korea now claims. The grand Unpacked event where all of these products will be introduced is said to be taking place in London on July 22. The Galaxy Watch9 series will also be made official on the same stage. The much-rumored Galaxy Fold Wide is also likely to be there, since Samsung may want to pre-empt the arrival of the iPhone Ultra in September with a very similar form factor. The Galaxy Glasses are designed in partnership with Gentle Monster, and are running...

Early BIS listing of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2, and Tab S12+ revealed the potential battery capacity of these upcoming devices.

Samsung is expected to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London. The company will launch the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold8 Wide. The next-gen smartwatches, including the Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, may join the event.

The Unpacked event may also welcome AI-powered Galaxy Glasses. Samsung is working on the development and a launch is being prepared. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra would be unveiled on a later date.

Ahead of the official reveal, folks at SammyGuru discovered the battery capacity of the Galaxy Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2, and Tab S12+ on India’s BIS certification.

• Galaxy Watch 9 [EB-BL345DAY]
  • 40mm – 382mAh
  • 44mm – 435mAh
• Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 [EB-BL715DAY]
  • 784mAh
• Galaxy Tab S12+ [EB-BX846AAE/Y]
  • ~ 10,500mAh

Earlier reports revealed that the next-gen Galaxy watches may rely on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset. Google’s new Wear OS-based One UI Watch software will come preloaded, carrying smart new features.

In addition, the Galaxy Tab S12 series could launch with MediaTek Dimensity 9500 or Dimensity 9500+ processor. The lineup will include two models: Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra, with Tab S11 not getting a successor.

Galaxy Unpacked may be held on July 22 in London. The company is shifting the venue as part of its foldable push in Europe. The date isn’t officially sealed, but the supply chain is weighing everything on the given timeline.

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Samsung stunned Galaxy fans by unveiling One UI 9 Beta Program for Galaxy S26 series. The Beta enrollment begins this week, and Samsung just revealed the Wave 2 release date and countries for One UI 9 Beta Program.

One UI 9 is built on Android 17 and introduces plenty of upgrades. The Galaxy user experience will touch new heights with the refinements. Samsung is also teasing new customization features and UI changes for Beta Program.

One UI 9 Beta – Wave 2

On May 13, Samsung confirmed through its Korean Newsroom the Wave 2 release date and countries of One UI 9 Beta.

Samsung’s Beta Program will launch on May 26 in India and Poland.

The Beta will be available in six countries, with four already joining this week. That said, the Wave 1 countries include Germany, South Korea, the UK and the US.

With Samsung revealing the Wave 2 timeline, it’s almost confirmed that the second Beta update of the Galaxy S26 lineup will also be released on May 26.

The Korean tech giant usually follows the same strategy for Beta Program. India and Poland historically joined Beta Program later than the initial markets. India is a vast market and ensuring firmware stability is necessary.

One UI 9 Beta will debut new customization options, accessibility improvements, and security upgrades. There will be plenty to explore, but the full experience will be unveiled this Summer with the upcoming foldable phones.

Google also discussed major upgrades to Android 17. Gemini Intelligence features are also being prepared for Galaxy and Pixel phones. The rollout is slated for Summer, but we may have a preview during the Beta Program.

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eBay has rejected GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid, calling the proposal financially risky, insufficiently credible, and unnecessary for a company it says is already delivering sustainable growth. Cohen, however, has vowed to keep pursuing the deal despite concerns over debt, funding gaps, and investor skepticism, declaring that he is “not going away.”

The next wave of flagship Android phones and tablets will, for the most part, use chipsets from either Qualcomm or MediaTek. We’ve already seen some details for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and we are now getting our first bits of info for the Dimensity 9600. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the upcoming flagship SoC from MediaTek will be fabricated on a 2nm process node, without confirming whether it will be TSMC’s N2P or Samsung’s SF2. Either way, the chip is expected to utilize a 2+3+3 all-big core CPU architecture with a focus on delivering top-notch single-core...

Samsung officially announced that Gemini Intelligence features will arrive first on Galaxy devices. The company has also signalled that its Unpacked event will be held in Summer 2026, which is expected in late July.

At the Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Samsung will unveil new foldable phones, Wear OS smartwatches, and AI-powered smart glasses. These products will be equipped with Google’s set of Gemini Intelligence features.

Google confirmed the Gemini Intelligence rollout in its press release. Later on, CEO Sundar Pichai also posted a thread on X, quoting which, Samsung announced priority access on Galaxy devices in the Summer this year.

Gemini Intelligence features will roll out in waves starting with the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer, and across Android devices, including your watch, car, glasses & laptops later this year!

Gemini can handle multi-step actions across apps, like turning a grocery list into a delivery order or finding information from Gmail and adding products to your cart automatically.

The Mountain View company is also integrating Gemini into Google Chrome, where it can summarize webpages, compare content, and help with tasks like bookings.

Another notable feature is Rambler in Gboard, which converts casual speech into polished text while supporting multilingual conversations, including mixed languages like English and Hindi.

Google is also introducing AI-generated widgets through “Create My Widget,” allowing users to build custom widgets using natural language prompts.

These features may debut first on Samsung’s upcoming foldables before expanding to the Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 11 series, and more Android products later this year.

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Noctua has launched the all-black NF-A12X25 G2 Chromax.Black fan, bringing the performance of its acclaimed G2 design to a matte-black finish priced at $34.90, with a twin-pack available for $64.90. The fan retains the upgraded aerodynamics, low-noise operation, 150,000-hour SSO2 bearings, accessory bundle, and six-year warranty that made the original G2 a standout for PC builders.

The Xiaomi 17 Max has been confirmed for a May launch in China, with pre-orders already open. The company has teased the device in a light blue colorway, revealing its design language and a few key highlights. Separately, a leak has shown the device in multiple additional colorways.

The first installment of [Tuesday Tweaks] covers Lossless Scaling, its vendor-neutral Frame Generation, and how it can be used to achieve higher framerates in games locked to 30 or 60 FPS, including emulators, fighting games, and etc. The actual Scaling functionality will also be briefly discussed.

The Xperia 1 VIII has been fully unveiled, and the flagship camera phone is now available to pre-order in the EU. It comes with a handful of hardware improvements and design tweaks. The smartphone starts at €1,499, and Sony is offering the WH-1000XM6 headphones for free as a pre-order bonus.

The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) is an upcoming gaming-focused smartphone. Ahead of launch, the phone has appeared on Geekbench, offering an early look at how it compares with gaming phones like the RedMagic 11 Pro, which uses a top-tier chipset.

KendyLabs and Raretro Consoles have introduced KLRR, a self-funded project offering the first publicly available functional clear-shell kits for the Nintendo 3DS XL and New 3DS. Designed to work with the handheld’s complex hinge and internal layout, the kits target collectors and modders, though expected high pricing and difficult installation may limit their appeal to experienced enthusiasts.

The new Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a new 1/1.56” sensor inside its telephoto camera – it’s four times larger than the sensor inside the Mark 7 model and it has four times the resolution too. The new model also redesigns the camera island, jumps to the latest Qualcomm chipset all while still maintaining trademark Xperia features like the expandable storage, the 3.5mm headphone jack and the two-stage shutter key. Let’s go back to the cameras – Sony changed course in a major way. The Mark 7, 6, 5 and 4 had continuous optical zoom like on a point-and-shoot camera. Even the Mark 3 could switch...

Alejandro Martin, creator of the troubled SuperSega FPGA console, has returned with “SuperSega V3,” a handmade wooden PC-style system promising support for original Sega cartridges and discs alongside user-installed high-end hardware. Given the project’s vague pricing, limited production claims, past refund controversies, and apparent reliance on standard emulation, the new pitch is likely to face deep skepticism from retro gaming consumers.

Playground Games has confirmed that a pre-release build of Forza Horizon 6 leaked online, denying claims of a Steam preload error and warning players against accessing or sharing the unauthorized version. The studio says offenders could face franchise-wide and hardware bans, while SteamDB suggests the leak likely came from someone with early access, possibly a reviewer.

Deal | Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its current collection of game bundles. The new bundle is called the Ticket to Ride: All Aboard Collection. There is a total of 12 items in the bundle, and it will expire on May 30.

Aaron Paul is the latest in a star-studded cast for Amazon’s Fallout series, which is expected to release season 3 in 2027, with details of his role still undisclosed.

eBay has rejected GameStop's offer to buy it for $56 billion, calling it "neither credible nor attractive", Bloomberg is reporting. The offer came last week, when GameStop said it would pay $125 per eBay share. Intriguingly, GameStop's market value is about $11 billion, while eBay's is $45 billion, so this is definitely a case of a small fish wanting to eat a much bigger one. The GameStop bid is half cash and half GameStop stock, and represents a 20% premium over eBay's current stock price. GameStop will have to borrow $20 billion to finance the acquisition, but when asked its CEO couldn't...

The Prestige 16 ships with a small 65 W adapter while the XPS 16 ships with a larger 100 W adapter. Consequently, the smaller adapter has an impact on overall performance and charging rate.

Seiko’s new Astron GPS Solar HAB001, HAB002, and HAB003 bring practical upgrades to the premium lineup, including quick-swap bands, titanium cases, and a refined luxury-sports design. Powered by the new Caliber 5X63, the watches add satellite-synced dual time, a 24-hour chronograph, and long solar battery life.

Playground Games has announced that Forza Horizon 6 is Steam Deck verified. Mobile gamers hoping to explore Japanese roadways have greater confidence in handheld compatibility. The system requirements also suggest it will perform adequately on the ROG Xbox Ally.

We normally describe Lenovos ThinkPad L series as affordable laptops, but this is getting more difficult. The new Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 have a starting price unheard of before.

Lenovo has officially unveiled a new addition to their ThinkPad line: The ultralight Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7, which has a starting weight of less than 1 kg. The new model launches with both AMD Ryzen 400 and Intel Panther Lake CPUs.

In our head-to-head comparison article, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S26+ traded blows – well, “blows” may be too strong a word considering how similarly the two performed. And as we noted in that article, the older 2025 Plus is cheaper. Right now, Amazon US has a 256GB Galaxy S25+ at $700 – that’s $300 less than when the phone launched. Meanwhile, the S26+ got a price hike and the 256GB model normally costs $1,100, though that is discounted to a more reasonable $925 at the moment. Samsung Galaxy S25+ ...

A new era of accidental "butt dials" is about to land after Google's annoucement during The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 that new and enhanced Gemini Intelligence AI features will be added to Android OS. The AI will have the ability to use apps and the web browser autonomously, including placing orders using personal information and sending messages with photos.

A Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) on T-Mobile's network, called REALLY, announced a new AI-based pilot project. It aims to build an AI assistant trained on your voice to handle trivial calls for you. The company's CEO says the AI clone is not meant to replace you, but to help focus on what's important. The feature is pretty straightforward. The AI trains on your voice, speaking style and communication preferences. Your AI clone will then pick up calls you don't want to handle, like reservation confirmations, sales agents, customer support, etc. Once the call is over, the AI will...

Verizon is introducing a new affordable bundle today. You pay $69.99 per month and get both Verizon mobile and Fios home internet. That Fios connection is a 300Mbps one for $19.99, and for mobile you're getting on the Unlimited Welcome plan for $50. Caveats? Sure, let's go through them. "Plus taxes and fees", first and foremost - that's how you should read the prices above. Then, for the mobile plan, you need to bring your own phone and set up Auto Pay for both that and the home internet plan. Oh, and you need to be a new customer. And there's a $99 setup fee. And after three years, you'll...

Deal | Hell is Us is an action-adventure game in which you control a former soldier who must fight evil creatures. But you’ll need to use special weapons to defeat them, while employing the right strategy. This will allow you to uncover many secrets about your past.

The Apple iPhone could soon become much more interesting for photography enthusiasts, as Apple is apparently planning far-reaching software adjustments aimed specifically at photographers and videographers. iOS 27 is said to offer significantly more options, while the user interface of the camera app can reportedly be highly personalized.

Amazfit’s firmware version 4.8.3.5 is currently rolling out to users of the T-Rex Ultra 2 smartwatch. Included in this release are a heart-rate related tool, new workout metrics and optimizations for the VO2 Max algorithm.

Ugreen has released two new versions of the MagFlow Qi2 25W Magnetic Power Bank in various countries across North America and Europe. This compact model can be used to charge up to three devices simultaneously and has a small integrated display.

The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro smartwatch has recently received two updates. Arriving shortly after the launch of this running wearable, firmware versions 3.8.0.5 and 3.8.0.7 bring a range of new features, improvements and bug fixes to users.

SparkO weighs just 40 grams, yet is said to be more versatile than most LED flashlights on the market. An unusual design allows the torch to be attached to a smartphone, a tent or even an item of clothing, or to be placed on the ground.

The media will undoubtedly capitalize on the building GTA 6 hype. Still, some readers think a magazine misled readers after hinting at a cryptic game reveal. The Rockstar title may see a long-awaited new trailer or release date update before a Take-Two earnings call.

Epson has revealed a new printer, the L3351, in China. This multifunctional model can also scan and copy, and comes with smart features including an adaptive cleaning schedule. Plus, users can remotely manage the device from their smartphone.

The AOC Agon AG277UX gaming monitor has now gone on sale in China. The dual-mode monitor can switch between 4K at 160 Hz and 1080p at an impressive 320 Hz.

Deal | The Baseus Blade 100-watt power bank sports an ultra-slim design and 20,000-mAh capacity. Courtesy of Amazon, the capable power bank can now be purchased with an attractive $50 discount for a limited time.

Move over, Chromebooks, Googlebooks are coming. That's right - Googlebooks. These aren't just laptops, you see - they are "designed for Gemini Intelligence", which sounds like Google desperately wanted to have a name that sounds close enough to Apple Intelligence, but maybe we're reading too much into it. Anyway, Googlebooks will help Google move "from an operating system to an intelligence system", and they feature "the best of Android" and Chrome OS. This sounds like it is, in effect, the much-anticipated Aluminum OS, even though Google has not once called it that. There will be...

Wearable climate control often feels like a novelty, but Sony has been steadily developing its Reon Pocket lineup in Japan since 2019. Now, the company is launching its latest version, the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, in the US. Retailing for €229 in Europe and £199 in the UK (approximately $268), this compact device is a personal temperature regulator designed to rest on the back of your neck.

Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus Specifications

According to Sony, this version improves cooling performance by 20% compared to the previous generation. The cooling plate can drop an additional 2 degrees Celsius, which should make a noticeable difference in how cold it actually feels against your skin when you are walking outside.

The physical design has also been tweaked to make it easier to wear. Sony added a flexible neckband that grips your shoulders a bit better, keeping the main unit from shifting around when you walk or bend over. More importantly, the exhaust vent is now adjustable. You can extend it and change the angle so that the hot air blowing out of the device doesn’t get trapped under a high shirt collar or jacket.

Inside, the device uses dual thermo-modules and a sensor system to monitor your skin temperature. If you use the companion app, you can set a target temperature, and the device’s smart modes will automatically adjust its output as your environment changes. If you don’t want to rely on your phone, there are physical buttons on the side to turn it on and switch between heating and cooling modes.

Sony says the battery lasts up to 15 hours on the smart cooling setting, and because it operates quietly, you can wear it indoors or at work without bothering anyone. The company is also offering a companion accessory called the Wearable Sensing Device (or Reon Pocket Tag 2). It is a small sensor you can clip to your bag or belt loop that measures the ambient temperature and humidity, feeding that data back to the main unit so it can adjust itself more accurately.

The Reon Pocket Pro Plus will be sold exclusively through Sony’s online store in the US starting in the summer of 2026. The exact US pricing isn’t announced yet.

In related news, Sony has recently introduced the Sony Bravia 3 II with AI-powered picture enhancements, 4K 120Hz gaming support, and display sizes going up to 100 inches.

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Lenovo is finally returning to the gaming phone market after staying quiet for the last few years, and the new Legion Y70 2026 looks like the company is jumping back in pretty aggressively. The phone is officially scheduled to launch in China on May 19, and based on the early details, Lenovo seems to be focusing heavily on battery life and thermal management rather than just chasing benchmark numbers.

One of the first things that stands out is the display. The Legion Y70 2026 uses a 6.82-inch 2K OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, alongside a claimed peak brightness of 7,000 nits. Lenovo is using BOE’s Q10 display panel, which is claimed to be more power-efficient than many of the 1.5K panels used by competing gaming phones right now.

Under the hood is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, though notably not the Elite version. Even so, performance should still land fairly close to last year’s top-tier flagship processors.

Lenovo also seems to be putting a lot of emphasis on cooling this time around. The company mentions a large vapor chamber cooling system paired with something described as “10W thermal conductivity gel”, alongside gaming-focused network optimizations like a dedicated antenna setup for lower latency and more stable connectivity during online gaming sessions.

But honestly, the battery may end up being the phone’s biggest selling point. The Legion Y70 packs an 8,000mAh battery, which is massive even by current gaming phone standards. Lenovo claims up to 19.3 hours of gaming and over 57 hours of regular use, though real-world numbers will obviously vary quite a bit depending on brightness, game load, and network usage.

Charging is handled through 90W wired fast charging, and the phone also supports bypass charging to reduce heat buildup during extended gaming sessions while plugged in. Other specs include up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, Android 16, and surprisingly strong durability ratings including IP66, IP68, and IP69 resistance.

Pricing is expected to start around CNY 3,999 (roughly $588 at the current exchange rate), which could make the Legion Y70 2026 fairly competitive against other gaming-focused devices.

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If you have used a OnePlus phone from a few years back (like the OnePlus 11), you might know what OnePlus used to focus on. The company built phones that gave you flagship-level speed, fast charging, clean Android software, and decent cameras without charging Samsung or Apple prices. 

Yes, you may have had to compromise on a few things. Like the OnePlus 11 skipped wireless charging, offered only basic water resistance, and missed some premium extras. However, it was a bargain for its launch price. 

Things started to change with the OnePlus 13. It actually fixed most of the missing features of the OnePlus 11 while keeping the same overall idea intact. But it was the start of a change. And the OnePlus 15 finally took the lineup in a different direction. 

With its latest generation, OnePlus dropped Hasselblad, lowered the display resolution, used smaller camera sensors, and started focusing on gaming features rather than making an all-around flagship. 

So if you still use a OnePlus 11 and are wondering whether you should upgrade, this comparison covers what’s changed across generations, what OnePlus tried to achieve, and which phone actually makes sense for you.

Quick note: We are skipping the OnePlus 12 here because the OnePlus 13 is a bigger jump and still sells in most markets.

OnePlus 11 still handles things well 

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 11 in January 2023 with a simple goal: bring back the kind of phone people expect from OnePlus. As such, we titled our review “OnePlus is getting better.” 

The phone runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, has a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery, and 100W charging that can fully charge the phone in roughly 25 minutes. OnePlus priced it at $699, which made it much cheaper than Samsung or Google flagships back then.

The camera has Hasselblad tuning and includes a 50MP main sensor, a 32MP 2x telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultrawide camera. The photos looked good overall, although the 2x zoom felt weaker compared to phones offering 3x or 5x optical zoom.

However, to hit that lower price, OnePlus made a few obvious cuts. It only has an IP64 rating that protects the phone from splashes but not full water immersion. The company skipped wireless charging completely, even though some cheaper phones already offered it. The optical fingerprint sensor also felt slower than the ultrasonic scanners Samsung used. Heavy gaming pushed the phone harder than expected, too, especially in demanding games like Genshin Impact.

That said, even in 2026, the OnePlus 11 still handles daily use well enough. OnePlus is also supporting it with up to Android 16 update, so software is not the problem. The bigger issue is that the hardware now sits two generations behind newer flagship phones. The lack of wireless charging and the weaker water resistance also stand out more today than they did in 2023.

OnePlus 13 is a more complete flagship

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 13 in China in late 2024 before bringing it globally in early 2025. Instead of changing everything, the company focused on fixing the weak spots from the OnePlus 11.

The phone now runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which improved both performance and efficiency. OnePlus also increased the battery size from 5,000mAh to 6,000mAh using silicon-carbon battery technology. And… OnePlus finally brought back 50W wireless charging. 

We also got an IP rating jump to IP68 and IP69; the fingerprint scanner is now ultrasonic, too.

Moreover, the display also improved in several ways. The 6.82-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel uses LTPO 4.1 technology and reaches up to 4,500 nits peak brightness. OnePlus also moved away from curved edges and switched to a flat display design.

It’s the cameras that have had the biggest improvement. The fifth-generation Hasselblad system used three 50MP sensors, including a proper periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The main sensor also grew larger than the one inside the OnePlus 11, so photos looked more natural, with better color balance and less aggressive processing.

Of course, these upgrades mean users had to pay more. The OnePlus 13 launched at $899, which was $200 more than the OnePlus 11. At this point, OnePlus was no longer selling this as a budget-friendly alternative to premium flagships. It was pricing itself alongside them. That said, it still came in below the Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S25 at launch.

OnePlus 15 changed the formula

The OnePlus 15 launched in late 2025, and this is where the lineup changed its direction.

Before launch, OnePlus confirmed that its partnership with Hasselblad had ended. Instead, the company introduced its own image processing system called DetailMax Engine. OnePlus also removed the circular camera design it had used for years and replaced it with a more standard rectangular camera bump.

The display became another major talking point. OnePlus introduced a 165Hz refresh rate; however, to make that happen, the company lowered the resolution from QHD+ to 1.5K.

According to OnePlus, current display panels cannot support both QHD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rates at the same time. As a result, the company chose refresh rate over resolution, and we think that decision may have influenced the entire phone. 

It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. OnePlus also increased the battery size again, from 6,000mAh to 7,300mAh, making it one of the largest batteries in a mainstream flagship phone. And the charging speeds increased from 100W to 120W.

The company also added several gaming-focused features, including a UAV-grade gyroscope, a dedicated touch processing chip, improved cooling, and a gaming Wi-Fi chip designed to reduce latency.

The 165Hz display needs some context, though. The phone only reaches 165Hz in supported games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Battlegrounds Mobile India, Clash of Clans, and Blood Strike. Outside of gaming, the system still runs mostly at 120Hz. Even so, the 3,200Hz touch sampling rate makes controls feel more responsive during gaming sessions.

The software side improved further with OxygenOS 16 on Android 16. OnePlus added AI tools for summarizing content, scanning documents, writing assistance, and easier file sharing with iPhones. The company also extended software support to four Android updates and six years of security patches. Despite all these changes, the price stayed at $899.

So, should you upgrade?

That really depends on how you use your phone.

OnePlus 11 to OnePlus 13

This feels like the most balanced and straightforward upgrade path. The OnePlus 13 fixes almost every major complaint people had about the OnePlus 11. You get stronger water resistance, wireless charging, a brighter display, faster fingerprint unlocking, better cameras, and much longer battery life.

Since the phone has been out for some time, prices have likely dropped as well. If you find it on sale, the value becomes even better.

OnePlus 11 to OnePlus 15

This upgrade makes more sense if gaming matters more to you than cameras. The larger battery, gaming hardware, cooling system, and 165Hz support all target mobile gamers directly.

You do give up some camera quality and display sharpness compared to the OnePlus 13, though. If you care about photography, the OnePlus 13 still offers a better overall camera system. But if battery life and gaming performance matter most, the OnePlus 15 fits that role better.

OnePlus 13 to OnePlus 15

This one is harder to justify.

Yes, the OnePlus 15 runs faster and lasts longer on a charge. But it also lowers the display resolution, reduces camera sensor sizes, and loses the Hasselblad tuning that made the OnePlus 13 cameras stand out.

Unless gaming or battery life sits at the top of your priority list, the OnePlus 13 still could be a more balanced flagship, if you really wanna upgrade. Waiting another generation might make more sense, especially if OnePlus improves the camera system again.

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Ugreen has launched its latest power bank in the US market. Previously introduced in Europe, the device is officially listed as the Ugreen 200W Power Bank 25000mAh Fast Charging Built-in Cable. It carries a retail price of $139.99, although Ugreen is currently offering it at a discounted price of $109.99 through its official website.

Ugreen 200W Power Bank Specifications

For the price, you get a 25,000mAh battery with a total power output of 200W. The charging setup consists of four options. There is a 68cm retractable USB-C cable, a shorter 35cm USB-C cable that loops around to function as a carrying handle, a standard USB-C port, and a single USB-A port. According to Ugreen’s testing data, the built-in cables are rated to survive 10,000 bends, while the retractable mechanism is rated for 25,000 pulls.

If you need to charge two laptops at the same time, the power bank can supply 100W to two separate USB-C connections simultaneously. If you plug devices into three USB-C connections at once, the total output drops to 115W.

It supports standard 100W Power Delivery, which Ugreen says will charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro to 43% in 30 minutes. It also supports Xiaomi’s 90W charging protocol. Capacity-wise, 25,000mAh translates to about 1.3 charges for a 13-inch MacBook Air, 3.4 charges for a Galaxy S25 Ultra, or 4.7 charges for an iPhone 17 Pro.

Following a recent trend in portable batteries, this model includes a small TFT smart display on the front. The screen provides a practical breakdown of the battery’s status, showing real-time input and output wattage for each individual port, the remaining battery percentage, and the estimated time until the bank is empty or fully recharged. It also includes a battery health menu that tracks total cycle counts.

When the power bank is depleted, it supports 100W input. If you use a wall charger capable of those speeds, it takes 2.2 hours to recharge from zero to 100%.

It is a relatively heavy device, weighing 631 grams with dimensions of 15.8 x 5.4 x 5.0 cm. Ugreen states the battery cells will maintain at least 80% of their original capacity after 300 charge cycles, and the outer shell is built from V-0 flame-retardant material with standard thermal and short-circuit protections.

In related news, Ugreen has recently launched the P6 45W 10,000mAh power bank featuring a built-in display and integrated charging cable.

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Honor has quietly added a new budget-friendly projector to its portfolio. It’s called Honor Choice AI Projector Pro and is set to launch in China on May 15 at a price tag of 1,410.5 yuan or some $207. You can choose from Titanium Gray and Starlight White color options.

The AI Projector Pro is an incremental step up from the 2025 Honor Firefly AI Projector Air, which launched at a far lower 599 yuan price point. The newer Pro model focuses more on image quality and smarter setup features rather than portability or pricing.

Honor Choice AI Projector Pro Specifications 

The projector ships with Android 9.0 pre-installed and promises a cleaner experience than many inexpensive smart projectors by removing startup ads entirely. 

It also has automated setup features like intelligent obstacle avoidance, curtain adaptation, automatic focus, and four-way keystone correction. These are becoming increasingly common in portable projectors, but they still matter because they reduce the amount of manual adjustment required when moving the device between rooms.

The projector outputs at a native 1920 x 1080 resolution and supports a maximum compatible resolution of the same size. Honor pairs that with a 2500:1 contrast ratio, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 1.2:1 throw ratio. The company lists screen brightness at 750 nits, although we did not find the exact measurement standard being used. 

For comparison, the previous Air model was rated at 280 CVIA lumens, suggesting the new Pro version could deliver a noticeably brighter image, at least on paper.

Inside, the projector runs on a HiSilicon V352 chip and includes 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage. It also features an all-glass lens, a 2.69-inch LCD display chip, and a built-in 5W speaker. 

The projector supports near-field voice control, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity, wireless screen casting, HDMI 2.0, and dual USB ports. There’s no Ethernet port, no optical zoom support, and no Type-C connection. It also skips features like MEMC motion smoothing and 3D playback. 

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Lexar has released a new portable SSD called the Dual Drive Portable SSD D70E. It comes with both USB-C and USB-A connectors, allowing it to plug directly into computers, tablets, and phones without requiring adapters or extra cables.

Lexar D70E Specifications

The D70E is built with a metal housing and uses a retractable, flip-open mechanism to expose the ports. On one end, there is a USB-C connector that supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 standard.

When plugged into a compatible port, Lexar says the drive can reach sequential read speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s. The write speeds on this connection vary by capacity: the 1TB and 2TB models max out at 1,800 MB/s, while the 512GB version is capped at 1,300 MB/s.

On the other end, the USB-A port runs on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. Because of this interface limit, speeds on the USB-A side are capped at 1,000 MB/s for reads and 900 MB/s for writes across all storage sizes.

It is worth keeping in mind that while 2,000 MB/s is a high ceiling for a drive of this size, you will need a host device that specifically supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 to actually see those speeds. Many current devices, including Apple’s entire Mac lineup, do not support this specific standard and will fall back to 10Gbps (1,000 MB/s) speeds even when using the USB-C port.

Beyond standard file transfers, Lexar is pointing to the drive as a tool for mobile backups. It works directly with Android devices, iPads, and recent iPhones with USB-C. The company also provides a companion app designed to automatically back up photos and videos from a phone when the drive is connected.

Pricing and Availability

The D70E is available in three capacities at launch. The base 512GB model is priced at $119.99/£129.99, the 1TB version costs $199.99/£199.99, and the top-tier 2TB drive goes for $299.99/£299.99. All versions of the drive are covered by a five-year limited warranty.

In related news, SanDisk has recently introduced a new 1TB portable SSD offering read speeds of up to 600MB/s, while ADATA recently launched the Urban Tapsafe portable SSD featuring NFC unlocking and transfer speeds of up to 1900MB/s.

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Samsung may have found a way to solve one of the biggest missing features on its tri-fold phones: where to put the S Pen. A newly discovered Samsung patent suggests the company is experimenting with a built-in stylus slot integrated directly into the hinge area of a future tri-fold device, likely something along the lines of a second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold.

The idea itself is actually pretty clever. Instead of storing the stylus inside the main body like the Galaxy S Ultra series, Samsung’s design places the S Pen vertically along part of the hinge structure. Patent illustrations shared by tipster @xleaks7 show the stylus sitting inside a dedicated compartment built into the foldable hinge assembly itself. And it apparently does more than just hold the pen in place. The patent mentions magnetic retention, charging support while docked, and detection systems that can recognize whether the stylus is properly inserted.

That’s important because Samsung’s first tri-fold device skipped S Pen integration altogether, likely due to space limitations and internal complexity. A tri-fold phone already has to manage multiple hinges, flexible display layers, batteries, and cooling systems inside a relatively thin chassis. Finding extra room for a stylus was always going to be difficult.

This new hinge-based approach could help work around that problem, though it may introduce a few compromises of its own. Based on the patent images, the soft inner display itself seems to form much of the storage channel around the stylus on three sides. That could become a durability concern, since repeated insertion and removal of the S Pen may end up rubbing directly against the folding display layer over time unless Samsung redesigns the stylus with a softer exterior material.

There’s also the question of thickness. Samsung has reportedly been trying to make the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 thinner and lighter than its predecessor, but integrating a built-in S Pen system could end up pushing the design in the opposite direction.

Still, for a productivity-focused foldable, built-in stylus support makes a lot of sense. A tri-fold display naturally lends itself to multitasking, note-taking, sketching, and document work far more than a standard slab phone. So the lack of integrated pen support on the first-generation model felt like a pretty noticeable omission.

Of course, this is still just a patent for now, which means there’s no guarantee Samsung will actually ship this exact design. Companies file experimental ideas all the time. But the fact that Samsung is actively exploring ways to integrate the S Pen into a tri-fold device at least suggests the company sees stylus support as an important part of the category going forward.

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The Android tablet market is finally getting exciting again, and the OnePlus Pad 4 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro are proof of that. One focuses on delivering a massive laptop-like experience with flagship power and huge battery life, while the other aims to balance premium performance with portability and value. From gaming and multitasking to media consumption and ecosystem features, both tablets take very different approaches despite sharing high-end hardware.

Major Features:

Feature	OnePlus Pad 4	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro	Winner
Display Size	13.2-inch IPS LCD, 144Hz	11.2-inch IPS LCD, 144Hz	OnePlus – Larger display feels better for multitasking and entertainment
Resolution & Sharpness	2400 × 3392, 315ppi	2136 × 3200, 345ppi	Xiaomi – Higher pixel density gives sharper visuals
Brightness	1000 nits (HBM)	800 nits peak	OnePlus – Brighter panel for HDR and outdoor use
Multimedia Support	Dolby Vision, 8 speakers	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR Vivid, 4 speakers	OnePlus – Superior speaker setup creates a richer media experience
Build	Aluminum frame & back	Aluminum frame & back	Tie – Both offer premium metal builds
Weight	672g	485g / 494g	Xiaomi – Much lighter and easier to carry
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Snapdragon 8 Elite	OnePlus – Newer and more powerful flagship chip
GPU	Adreno 840	Adreno 830	OnePlus – Better graphics performance for gaming
RAM & Storage	Up to 12GB / 512GB	Up to 16GB / 512GB	Xiaomi – Higher RAM option improves heavy multitasking
Software	Android 16, OxygenOS 16	Android 16, HyperOS 3	OnePlus – Cleaner and smoother UI experience
Rear Camera	13MP	50MP with PDAF	Xiaomi – Significantly stronger camera hardware
Front Camera	8MP	32MP ultrawide	Xiaomi – Better for video calls and online meetings
Video Recording	4K@30fps	4K@60fps	Xiaomi – Higher frame rate recording support
Speakers	Stereo, 8 speakers	Stereo, 4 speakers	OnePlus – Louder and more immersive audio
Battery	13,380mAh	9,200mAh	OnePlus – Much larger battery capacity
Charging	80W wired	67W wired	OnePlus – Faster charging speeds
Reverse Charging	No	22.5W reverse wired	Xiaomi – Extra utility for charging accessories
Fingerprint Scanner	No	Side-mounted	Xiaomi – More convenient unlocking method
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6.0	Bluetooth 5.4	OnePlus – Newer connectivity standard
Price	~$630 / ₹60,000	~$500 / ₹47,000	Xiaomi – Better overall value for the price

Design and Display

Build Quality

OnePlus Pad 4 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro both use premium aluminum bodies with slim profiles, but they target different users. The OnePlus Pad 4 feels more like a desktop replacement thanks to its massive 13.2-inch form factor and ultra-thin 5.9mm chassis. However, its 672g weight makes it noticeably heavier during long handheld sessions. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is far more portable at under 500g, making it easier to carry for travel, gaming, and casual use. Xiaomi also adds a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and magnetic stylus integration, which improves convenience slightly.

Display & Multimedia

OnePlus clearly focuses on immersive entertainment. Its 13.2-inch IPS panel offers a sharper cinematic feel with Dolby Vision, 144Hz refresh rate, and up to 1000 nits HBM brightness. The 8-speaker setup also delivers a more powerful media experience. Xiaomi counters with a denser 3:2 display, HDR Vivid support, and better portability for reading and productivity. While the 4-speaker setup is good, it lacks the fuller soundstage of the OnePlus tablet.

Verdict

OnePlus Pad 4 wins for entertainment and large-screen productivity, while the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro feels more practical for everyday portability and mixed usage.

Performance and Software

Processor & UI Smoothness

OnePlus Pad 4 ships with the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with Adreno 840 graphics, giving it a noticeable edge in raw performance. Heavy gaming, AI workloads, and multitasking should feel faster and more future-proof. OxygenOS 16 also tends to deliver cleaner animations and smoother transitions with minimal visual clutter. Xiaomi’s Snapdragon 8 Elite remains extremely powerful, though it sits slightly behind in GPU and CPU capability. HyperOS 3 introduces more ecosystem-focused features, but it can feel visually busier compared to OxygenOS.

Productivity & Multitasking

OnePlus benefits greatly from the larger 13.2-inch display for split-screen work, document editing, and laptop-style multitasking. The wider workspace simply feels better for serious productivity. Xiaomi, however, balances power with flexibility. The lighter chassis, optional 16GB RAM variant, and tighter ecosystem integration make it excellent for students and hybrid users. Both tablets support stylus accessories, though Xiaomi’s magnetic implementation feels slightly more refined.

Verdict

OnePlus Pad 4 offers stronger peak performance and better multitasking potential, but Xiaomi delivers a more balanced experience for users wanting portability alongside flagship power.

Battery and Accessories

Battery Life

Battery capacity is one of the biggest differences between these tablets. The OnePlus Pad 4 packs a massive 13,380mAh battery, which should comfortably handle long gaming sessions, media consumption, and full-day productivity workloads. Combined with 80W charging, it is built for power users who rarely want battery anxiety. Xiaomi’s 9,200mAh battery is smaller, but its more compact display helps maintain efficient endurance. The 67W charging remains quick enough for daily use, and reverse wired charging adds extra flexibility.

Stylus, Keyboard & Ecosystem

Both tablets support stylus accessories, but Xiaomi appears slightly more polished for ecosystem usage. HyperOS integration across Xiaomi phones, tablets, and accessories creates a smoother connected experience. The magnetic stylus implementation also feels more seamless. OnePlus focuses more on workstation-style usage with its larger display and accessory connector pins. Users looking for laptop-style workflows may appreciate the extra screen space more than Xiaomi’s ecosystem advantages.

Verdict

OnePlus Pad 4 wins battery life and long-session usability, while Xiaomi offers better portability and ecosystem convenience. The better choice depends heavily on whether mobility or endurance matters more.

Camera & Media

Rear and Front Camera

Tablet cameras are rarely a deciding factor, but Xiaomi clearly puts more effort into imaging hardware. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro includes a 50MP rear camera with PDAF and a 32MP ultrawide selfie camera, making it much stronger for video calls, scanning documents, and occasional content creation. The OnePlus Pad 4 uses a simpler 13MP rear sensor and 8MP front camera setup that mainly handles basic tasks. For professional meetings and online classes, Xiaomi’s front camera advantage is significant.

Video & Audio Quality

Xiaomi supports 4K recording at up to 60fps and includes HDR features for better dynamic range. However, OnePlus takes the lead in multimedia audio. Its 8-speaker stereo setup creates a far more immersive cinematic experience for movies and gaming. Dolby Vision support on the larger panel also enhances streaming quality noticeably. Xiaomi’s Dolby Atmos tuning is still strong, but the physical speaker limitation is noticeable during louder playback.

Verdict

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is the better choice for cameras and video calls, while the OnePlus Pad 4 dominates for movies, gaming audio, and large-screen entertainment.

Pricing

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro delivers stronger overall value at around $500 / ₹47,000. It offers flagship-grade performance, excellent cameras, premium build quality, and multiple RAM/storage configurations at a lower price point. For most users, it hits the sweet spot between portability, power, and affordability.

OnePlus Pad 4 costs around $630 / ₹60,000, but the higher price mainly targets users wanting a larger display, bigger battery, stronger chipset, and superior speaker setup. It feels more like a premium productivity tablet than a traditional multimedia slate.

Users focused on value and portability will likely lean toward Xiaomi, while heavy multitaskers and entertainment-focused buyers may justify the higher OnePlus pricing.

Disclaimer:
Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.

Conclusion

OnePlus Pad 4 stands out with its enormous 13.2-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, huge 13,380mAh battery, and immersive 8-speaker system. It feels designed for users replacing a lightweight laptop or want a large-screen entertainment device.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro shines with portability, stronger cameras, a sharper pixel density, reverse charging, an optional 16GB RAM configuration, and tighter ecosystem integration. Its lighter design makes it more versatile for travel and daily carry.

Verdict

OnePlus Pad 4 is the better premium productivity and entertainment tablet, especially for power users who prioritize screen size and battery life. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, however, offers the smarter overall balance for most buyers thanks to its lower pricing, lighter build, and well-rounded feature set.

Disclaimer: This comparison is based on the specifications provided and is intended for general informational purposes. Actual performance, camera results, battery life, and overall experience may vary depending on real-world usage, software updates, and individual preferences.

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Chinese keyboard maker Keychron has recently announced the new Z11 Ultra 8K mechanical keyboard. It uses a 65 percent layout with a split-panel Alice-style design, which slightly angles the keys to make typing feel more natural. 

The company says the keyboard will go on sale tonight at 8 PM in China for 849 yuan, or roughly $120, depending on exchange rates.

Keychron Z11 Ultra 8K Mechanical Keyboard Specifications 

Visually, the keyboard leans into a retro aesthetic. Keychron says the Z11 Ultra 8K uses a CNC-machined unibody aluminum chassis inspired by 1970s arcade machines. 

The lower-left corner includes a metal plate designed to look like a cassette cartridge, and it doubles as storage for the 2.4GHz wireless receiver. On the bottom, there’s also an X-shaped silicone pad that likely helps with desk grip and sound dampening.

Internally, the keyboard uses a gasket mount structure alongside six layers of sound-absorbing material to soften typing noise and reduce harsh vibrations. Keychron has also included a single-key slotted PCB and a PP positioning plate, both of which are often used to create a slightly softer and more flexible typing feel.

The keyboard ships with custom HUANUO mechanical switches and original CHERRY high-profile PBT keycaps with double-shot molding. 

One of the more notable features here is the polling rate. The Z11 Ultra 8K supports an 8,000Hz polling rate in both wired USB-C mode and wireless 2.4GHz mode, using the ZMK low-power firmware platform. Higher polling rates reduce input latency, which matters more to competitive gamers than average office users.

Keychron says each side includes a built-in 4,000mAh battery, which should help offset the higher power draw that can come with wireless 8K polling.

There’s no word on global availability yet, though we will keep you in the loop about it.

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Portable gimbal cameras are starting to get surprisingly expensive, and Insta360’s upcoming Luna Ultra might be the clearest example of that trend yet. New pricing details shared by tipster Digital Chat Station suggest the Luna Ultra could launch at around ¥5,299 (roughly $780 at the current exchange rate) for the standard version, while a larger bundle package may reach ¥6,499 (around $950).

At that point, the device is no longer competing only with DJI’s Pocket lineup. It starts getting dangerously close to actual mirrorless camera territory. According to the tipster, Insta360 is positioning the Luna Ultra more like a compact cinema or creator-focused camera rather than a casual vlogging gadget.

The rumored hardware is fairly ambitious for something this small. Reports point to a 1-inch primary sensor paired with a dedicated 3x telephoto camera, likely sitting around a 70mm equivalent focal length. The main camera is also said to use an f/1.8 aperture, alongside support for around 6x “lossless” zoom and up to 12x hybrid zoom overall.

That setup sounds very similar to the direction DJI is now taking with the Osmo Pocket 4P, which also introduces a telephoto lens for the first time in the Pocket lineup.

But Insta360 seems to be pushing even harder toward premium creator features. One of the more interesting rumored additions is a detachable OLED display that can apparently function as a wireless remote control. There’s also mention of 32-bit audio recording, which would be a pretty major upgrade for creators who care about preserving audio headroom during unpredictable shoots. Leaks have also hinted at Leica-influenced optics and a more modular overall design, though those details still haven’t been officially confirmed.

The timing here is interesting too. DJI is set to officially unveil the Osmo Pocket 4P on May 14 in Cannes, while Insta360’s Luna lineup appears to be surfacing almost simultaneously. So the competition between the two companies is clearly heating up.

A few years ago, compact gimbal cameras were mostly treated as lightweight travel accessories. Now both DJI and Insta360 seem to be trying to turn them into serious filmmaking tools. Whether people are actually willing to spend close to $900 on one is another question entirely.

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Vivo has silently launched the Vivo Y60 in China as a new budget 5G smartphone in its Y-series lineup. The device arrives with a Snapdragon 4-series chipset, a large 6500mAh battery, a 120Hz display, an IP65 rating and SGS five-star drop and shock resistance certification. Here is everything to know about the Vivo Y60 specifications, features and pricing details.

Vivo Y60 specifications and features

The Vivo Y60 features a 6.74-inch LCD waterdrop notch display with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio and support for up to 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the smartphone is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, paired with 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

The Vivo Y60 packs a 6500mAh battery with support for 15W charging and reverse charging. The device runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. For photography, the smartphone features a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash support, while the front houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

The Vivo Y60 supports dual 5G SIM cards, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, infrared remote control and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device measures 167.40 x 77.10 x 8.39mm and weighs 209 grams. Vivo has also equipped the phone with IP65 dust and water resistance along with SGS five-star drop and shock resistance certification.

Vivo Y60 price and availability

The Vivo Y60 comes in Shanhaiqing Blue, Lucky Purple and Obsidian Black color options. The 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$265), while the 6GB + 256GB model costs 1,999 Yuan (~$300). The top-end 8GB + 256GB version carries a price tag of 2,299 Yuan (~$340). At present, there is no information about the global availability of this device.

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Sony India has expanded its smart TV lineup with the launch of the Bravia 3 II series. The new televisions focus on AI-powered picture processing, immersive sound and gaming-focused features, while also bringing several premium Bravia technologies to more consumers across different screen sizes.

Sony Bravia 3 II key features

The Sony Bravia 3 II series is powered by the company’s XR Processor, which analyses visuals and audio in real time to improve depth, colour reproduction, brightness and contrast. The televisions also feature XR Triluminos Pro and XR Clear Image technologies for sharper visuals and smoother picture quality during fast-moving scenes. Motionflow XR support is included to improve sports and action content playback.

Sony has equipped the Bravia 3II lineup with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for a more theatre-like entertainment experience at home. The TVs also include specially designed speaker systems aimed at improving vocal clarity and reducing sound distortion. For gamers, the lineup supports 4K at 120Hz through HDMI 2.1, alongside Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother gameplay and lower input lag.

The televisions run on Google TV, giving users access to apps, movies and shows across multiple streaming platforms. Features such as Google Assistant voice controls, Apple AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa compatibility are also included. Sony has additionally confirmed that the 2026 Bravia models will receive Google Gemini AI support through a future software update.

Sony Bravia 3 II price and availability

Sony will introduce the Bravia 3II lineup in multiple screen sizes, starting with 55-inch and 65-inch variants. The 55-inch model is priced at Rs 99,990, while the 65-inch version costs Rs 1,24,990 (~$1,310). The 75-inch model carries a price of Rs 1,79,990 (~$1,880), and the 85-inch variant is priced at Rs 3,05,990 (~$3,200). Sony also plans to launch a 100-inch model between July and August 2026.

The Bravia 3II series will be available in India through Sony retail stores, ShopatSC, major electronics outlets and e-commerce platforms starting this month.

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MediaTek is reportedly working on the Dimensity 9600, which is said to be the company’s first-generation 2nm chipset. A new leak, courtesy of reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, suggests that the upcoming chip could deliver a significant performance upgrade and may even surpass Apple’s chips in certain areas. Here’s a look at what the tipster revealed.

Dimensity 9600’s performance tipped

According to the leak, the 2nm Dimensity 9600 chip could arrive with a 2+3+3 all-big-core CPU architecture aimed at delivering single-core performance close to Apple’s chips, while multi-core performance may surpass them. However, the tipster did not specify whether the comparison was being made against the upcoming Apple A20 Pro or the existing A19 Pro.

The tipster also claims that the chipset could bring a major improvement in CME/SME capabilities, potentially doubling compared to the previous generation, while cache changes are said to remain limited.

On the graphics side, the Dimensity 9600 is tipped to feature a larger next-generation “Magin” GPU compared to rival 2nm chipsets. It is also expected to support native-level frame interpolation and super-resolution technologies, alongside improvements in ray tracing and overall rendering efficiency.

The tipster added that devices powered by the Dimensity 9600 series chipset are reportedly being targeted for a September debut. Most likely, he could be indirectly referring to the Vivo X500 Pro series, which is expected to break cover during the same month.

The Oppo Find X10 Pro and Find X10 Pro Max are also said to feature the Dimensity 9600 series chipset. However, it remains unclear whether the lineup will debut in September or continue with an October launch timeline like the previous generation.

Speaking of September, Qualcomm is also expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro in the same month. The Xiaomi 18 series, which is tipped to feature the said chipsets, is also expected to debut around the same time.

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DJI may already be working on the next Air-series drone, and an early regulatory sighting suggests the company could be heading in a very different direction this time.

According to leaker Igor Bogdanov (@Quadro_News), a new listing spotted inside a Chinese compliance-related app references the DJI Air 4. More interestingly, the categorization shown in the app appears to place the drone in the sub-250g class. If that ends up being accurate, it would be a pretty major shift for the Air lineup.

For context, the current DJI Air 3S weighs around 724g, including the batteries, which puts it well above the lightweight Mini series. A sub-250g Air model would basically blur the line between DJI’s compact beginner drones and its more advanced enthusiast lineup.

In many regions, including parts of Europe, drones under 250g face fewer restrictions and simpler registration requirements. That’s one of the biggest reasons DJI’s Mini series has become so popular among casual users and travelers.

The Air series, meanwhile, has traditionally focused more on higher-end imaging and advanced flight features. So if DJI really manages to combine Air-series capabilities with a sub-250g body, it could end up being a pretty compelling middle ground.

This also isn’t the first time the Air 4 has surfaced. Earlier this year, photos of what was reportedly a crashed prototype appeared online, showing a redesigned body with additional sensors mounted around the frame. At the time, it was difficult to tell how far along development actually was, but the newer regulatory listing makes the project feel a lot more real.

The current Air 3S already includes a dual-camera system with a 1-inch primary sensor, a telephoto camera, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and strong flight times. DJI will likely need to make some careful compromises if it wants to shrink the platform below 250g while keeping the Air branding meaningful.

Still, newer battery tech, lighter materials, and more compact sensors could make that possible. DJI has also been releasing products at a pretty aggressive pace lately, including the Osmo Pocket 4 lineup, Osmo Mobile 8P, Mic Mini 2, and the new Lito drones. So another major launch later this year honestly wouldn’t be surprising.

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Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has once again become the centre of attention online after a new retailer listing and multiple leaks hinted that official pre-orders may finally begin soon. While Rockstar has not made any announcement yet, recent developments have triggered widespread discussion among fans waiting for more updates about the game’s launch plans.

GTA 6 page appears on Instant Gaming

A listing, which indicates that the GTA 6 pre-orders will go live soon, recently appeared on Instant Gaming. Although the listing currently appears to be a placeholder, its sudden arrival has led many fans to believe that backend preparations for pre-orders may already be underway. The timing has attracted attention because Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive is scheduled to hold its earnings call on May 21.

The speculation gained more momentum after social media account “GTA 6 Countdown” claimed that a source close to Rockstar’s marketing division suggested pre-orders could officially open sometime this month. Another discussion circulating on Reddit’s r/GTA6 community also pointed toward May 12 (today) as a possible date for retailers to begin accepting bookings for the game.

Pricing rumors hint at a lower-than-expected cost

This was commented on one of my posts.

Stating that a retailer in the UK has sent out a press pack to their employees confirming GTA 6 pre-orders go live on the May 12th.

And the price will be £69.99.

Impossible to verify right now, but I do have a friend who works at Smyth’s… pic.twitter.com/HFK48HLQul

— RockStation (@rockstationonx) May 10, 2026

Alongside the pre-order talk, another leak has sparked discussion around GTA 6 pricing. A person claiming to work at a major UK game retailer reportedly said that internal press material mentioned a launch price of £69.99. The leak also suggested that only one edition may be available initially, with no PlayStation 5 hardware bundles announced yet.

Earlier rumors had suggested that Rockstar could price GTA 6 as high as $100, raising concerns among gamers worldwide. However, this newer claim points towards a more standard premium game pricing strategy. At the moment, Rockstar Games has not confirmed any details related to pricing, editions, or pre-order dates.

Grand Theft Auto VI is currently scheduled to launch on Nov. 19, 2026, for Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X/S consoles after multiple delays.

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We don’t see this very often, so it’s always a surprise to see an update rolling out to devices added to the EOL list, even though such updates don’t bring major changes. This is currently the case for several Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco smartphones, where the new update addresses critical issues and improves overall system stability.

When a device is added to the EOL (End-of-Life) list, it means it won’t receive any software updates, including major OS releases and security patches. However, Xiaomi has been seen releasing updates even for EOL devices many times in the past, ensuring the devices remain unaffected from critical issues.

Here’s a list of Xiaomi devices that are receiving new updates despite being out of the support period:

• Xiaomi 11i
• Xiaomi 12
• Xiaomi 12 Pro
• Redmi K60e
• Redmi Note 11 Pro+
• Poco F4
• Poco F4 GT

If you have any of these devices, the update may be ready for installation. Check for available updates via the Settings app. It’s recommended to install the update as soon as it’s available on your device, since these updates are released only when the device is affected by critical issues.

While it’s good to have updates on EOL devices, the devices still miss regular security patches and the latest security features released with major HyperOS builds. Therefore, it’s best to upgrade to a newer device with longer software support. Check the list here to find out your next reliable upgrade.

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Recently, Huawei unveiled the Huawei MatePad Pro Max for the global market. Now, the company is reportedly preparing to launch the tablet in China, possibly in June. Ahead of the expected debut, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the Chinese version will be slightly different from the global edition. The tipster also claims that the Huawei Nova 16 series and new smartwatch models will debut alongside the MatePad Pro Max in China.

Huawei MatePad Pro Max (Chinese edition)

According to the leak, the upcoming MatePad Pro Max for China will feature a 13.2-inch flexible OLED display with a 3000 × 2000 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The tablet is also tipped to offer ultra-slim 3.55mm bezels on all four sides. For photography, it may include a 12-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel rear camera.

The tablet is expected to be powered by a flagship Kirin 9-series chipset, likely from the Kirin 9030 series, and pack a 10,400mAh battery with support for 66W and 100W charging adapters. Other expected features include satellite communication support on select variants; Star Flash connectivity, USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, and an optional soft light display version.

The tablet could launch in Obsidian Grey, Glow Blue, and Moon Silver color options. According to another tipster known as Hyperdimensional Realm, the device may arrive in configurations such as 12GB+256GB / 512GB, 16GB+256GB / 512GB / 1TB, and 20GB+512GB / 1TB. The latter is said to be a Collector’s Edition variant bundled with a stylus package. The tablet is also expected to come preinstalled with HarmonyOS 6.1.

Huawei Nova 16 lineup and smartwatches

DCS also mentioned that the engineering prototypes of the Nova 16 series’ top-end variant, likely to be called the Nova 16 Ultra, may receive a major camera upgrade. The device is tipped to feature a 1/1.3-inch large sensor primary camera, front and rear multispectral sensors, a periscope telephoto camera, and wireless charging support.

The standard Nova 16 model is said to feature a new 6.68-inch display.

In addition, Huawei is reportedly preparing new smartwatch models called the Supernova Watch X1 and X1 Pro, along with a children’s smartwatch that may include a built-in camera.

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Foldable smartphones are evolving in two very different directions, and the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold perfectly represent that split. One focuses on sleek portability, ultra-fast performance, and a stylish flip design, while the other aims to replace a tablet with a larger display, smarter AI features, and productivity-focused software. Both sit firmly in the premium flagship category, but they target completely different types of users. 

Major Reason:

Feature	Motorola Razr Ultra 2026	Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold	Winner
Foldable Type	Clamshell foldable	Book-style foldable	Depends – Flip portability vs larger tablet-style experience
Main Display	7.0-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, 5000 nits	8.0-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits	Pixel – Larger inner display for multitasking
Cover Display	4-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz	6.4-inch OLED, 120Hz	Pixel – Bigger and more practical outer screen
Peak Brightness	5000 nits	3000 nits	Motorola – Higher peak brightness
Refresh Rate	165Hz	120Hz	Motorola – Smoother animations and gaming
Resolution Density	~462 ppi	~374 ppi	Motorola – Sharper display
Protection	Gorilla Glass Ceramic	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Pixel – Stronger overall protection
Water Resistance	IP48	IP68	Pixel – Better dust and water resistance
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Tensor G5	Motorola – More powerful flagship chipset
RAM	16GB	16GB	Tie – Same RAM capacity
Storage Options	512GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB	Pixel – More storage choices
Main Camera	50MP + 50MP ultrawide	48MP + 10.8MP telephoto + 10.5MP ultrawide	Pixel – More versatile triple-camera setup
Telephoto Camera	No	5x optical zoom	Pixel – Dedicated zoom lens
Video Recording	8K@30fps	4K@60fps	Motorola – Supports 8K recording
Selfie Camera	50MP	10MP + 10MP cover camera	Motorola – Higher-resolution selfie camera
Operating System	Android 16	Android 16 with 7 major upgrades	Pixel – Longer software support
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7	Tie – Same connectivity standard
Bluetooth	5.4	6.0	Pixel – Newer Bluetooth version
USB Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 3.2	Pixel – Faster data transfer
Special Features	Dolby Vision, Pantone validation	UWB, Satellite SOS, Qi2	Pixel – More advanced ecosystem features
Battery	5000mAh	5015mAh	Pixel – Slightly larger battery
Wired Charging	68W	30W	Motorola – Much faster charging
Wireless Charging	30W	15W	Motorola – Faster wireless charging
Reverse Charging	5W reverse wired	Bypass charging	Depends – Reverse charging vs bypass charging
Approx Price	$1500 / ₹143000	$1800 / ₹160000	Motorola – Better value pricing

Design and Display

Build and Feel

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 focuses on style and portability with its clamshell foldable design, aluminum frame, and slim folded profile. The external 4-inch display feels more practical than before, allowing quick replies, navigation, and media controls without unfolding the phone. Motorola’s Pantone-validated finish also gives the device a more premium and fashion-oriented character. Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold takes a book-style approach that feels closer to a compact tablet when opened. Its IP68 rating gives it stronger durability confidence, while the wider cover display feels more natural for everyday typing and multitasking.

Display Quality

Motorola clearly pushes visual quality harder with a 165Hz LTPO AMOLED panel and an extremely bright 5000-nit peak output. Animations feel smoother, and the outer display is one of the best on a flip foldable. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold counters with a much larger 8-inch OLED panel that is better suited for productivity, split-screen work, and entertainment. Google’s display feels more immersive for long sessions, even if the refresh rate is lower.

Verdict

The Razr Ultra 2026 feels more stylish and pocket-friendly, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold feels more productivity-focused. Users wanting a futuristic flip experience may lean toward Motorola, but Google delivers the more practical large-screen foldable experience.

Specifications Including Battery

Performance

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with 16GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, giving it flagship-level speed for gaming, multitasking, and AI-heavy workloads. The high refresh rate also makes the phone feel exceptionally fluid in daily use. Google’s Tensor G5 prioritizes AI features and software intelligence over raw benchmark performance. While gaming performance may not match Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip, Pixel-exclusive AI tools and seven years of Android upgrades add strong long-term value.

Battery and Charging

Battery capacity is nearly identical between the two devices, but Motorola gains a major advantage in charging speeds with 68W wired and 30W wireless charging. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold charges much more slowly at 30W wired and 15W wireless, though it adds Qi2 magnetic charging and bypass charging support. Motorola feels better suited for users constantly on the move, while Google focuses more on ecosystem convenience and battery management.

Verdict

The Razr Ultra 2026 delivers stronger raw performance and significantly faster charging, making it the better choice for power users. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers smarter software longevity and AI integration, which may matter more for users planning to keep a foldable for several years.

Camera

Main and Secondary Lenses

Motorola equips the Razr Ultra 2026 with dual 50MP cameras, including a high-resolution ultrawide lens that captures detailed landscape shots and vibrant colors. Dolby Vision recording and 8K video support also make the device attractive for content creators. However, the lack of a dedicated telephoto sensor limits long-range photography flexibility. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold takes a more balanced approach with a triple-camera setup featuring wide, ultrawide, and 5x telephoto lenses. Google’s computational photography tools such as Best Take and Zoom Enhance, continue to give Pixel devices a strong reputation for consistent image quality.

Selfie Camera

Motorola’s 50MP selfie camera delivers sharper detail and more flexibility for social media creators. The Pixel’s dual 10MP selfie setup is more practical for foldable usability, especially during video calls and cover-display shooting. Google still maintains excellent skin tones and HDR processing.

Verdict

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold feels more versatile overall thanks to its telephoto camera and advanced software processing. The Razr Ultra 2026 wins for selfie quality and video-focused features, making it appealing for users who prioritize content creation and social media photography.

Pricing

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is expected to cost around $1500 (approximately ₹1,43,000), while the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is priced higher at roughly $1800 (around ₹1,60,000). That price gap creates a noticeable difference in value perception. Motorola delivers flagship hardware, a premium foldable display, fast charging, and top-tier performance at a comparatively lower cost. For users entering the foldable category, the Razr Ultra feels easier to justify financially.

Google positions the Pixel 10 Pro Fold as a premium productivity device with advanced AI tools, longer software support, and a more versatile camera system. The higher price partly reflects Google’s software ecosystem and foldable tablet-style experience. However, the slower charging and less powerful chipset may make the pricing harder to accept for spec-focused buyers.

Verdict

The Razr Ultra 2026 offers stronger hardware value for the money, especially for users focused on performance and charging speed. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold justifies its premium mainly through software intelligence, AI capabilities, and long-term update support.

Disclaimer:
Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.

Conclusion

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 stands out with its stylish flip-fold design, powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, ultra-smooth 165Hz displays, and very fast charging capabilities. It feels like a foldable designed for users who want flagship performance in a compact and fashionable form. The large external display also improves usability more than previous flip phones. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold focuses on productivity, AI-driven software experiences, and a larger inner display that works exceptionally well for multitasking and media consumption. Features like satellite SOS, UWB support, and seven years of Android upgrades strengthen its premium appeal.

Verdict

The Razr Ultra 2026 is the stronger choice for users prioritizing speed, design, portability, and charging performance. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold feels better suited for productivity-focused users who value AI features, camera versatility, and long-term software support. Both devices represent very different approaches to foldables, making the decision largely dependent on lifestyle and usage priorities.

Disclaimer: This comparison is based on the specifications provided and is intended for general informational purposes. Actual performance, camera results, battery life, and overall experience may vary depending on real-world usage, software updates, and individual preferences.

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OnePlus has begun rolling out a mid-cycle OxygenOS 16.1 update to its devices, with a major focus on refined animations, a redesigned lock-screen experience, and improved AI processing. The update is currently available for OnePlus 15 users in select regions, with expansion to follow soon.

The update was initially released as a Release Candidate (RC) build, but it started rolling out to a wider audience earlier this week. For OnePlus 15 users, the OxygenOS 16.1 stable update carries firmware version CPH2745_16.0.7.201(EX01) and has a download size of around 2.1GB. It’s currently rolling out to the users in India, but a wider rollout to more regions shouldn’t take long.

To install the latest update on your OnePlus phone, go to Settings > About device, then tap the OxygenOS card at the top to check for available updates. Keep in mind that the update is rolling out in batches, so it may take a few days to reach all the users.

What’s new in the OxygenOS 16.1 upgrade?

One of the biggest highlights of OxygenOS 16.1 is the introduction of Live Space. It’s basically the same feature that’s already available on Samsung phones as “Now Bar”. It’s a capsule-like UI element at the bottom of the lock screen for notifications and live updates, such as timers, music, and match scores. The software now feels more responsive, and so do the animations.

OxygenOS 16.1 introduces a redesigned control center and an upgraded Live Activities feature that now supports ongoing calls, recorder, timer, flashlight, and maps. The update also brings better AI processing for photos, documents, and translation. Read the complete changelog below to see all the changes.

OxygenOS 16.1 update changelog:

[Fast & Smooth]

Luminous Rendering Engine
– Smoother, more responsive animations now cover all floating window actions in Livestream Assistant, from launch to resize to full-screen toggle.
– Swiping down from the status bar to open the notification drawer or Quick Settings now feels smoother, with more polished pull-down animations.

Trinity Engine
– AI-reconstructed touch recognition eliminates scrolling jitter inside apps for a noticeably smoother experience.

[OnePlus AI, Intelligently Yours]

AI Translate
– Never struggle with a foreign menu again. Translate menus with AI, complete with dish visuals, allergens, prices with automatic currency conversion, and cart integration.
– The Translate app now includes a dedicated on-device AI model, delivering natural, accurate translations even when you’re offline.
– Live translation sessions now generate automatic titles and AI summaries, making it easy to review and organize translated conversations afterward.
– Live translation now takes context into account to deliver more precise, natural-sounding results in real time.

AI-powered Photos
– More flexibility arrives in Collage’s Popout mode, with borders, directions, and subjects all freely adjustable for limitless creativity.

AI-powered Documents
– Scanned documents are auto-saved to your Documents app right after capture, keeping everything organized without extra steps (Documents – Recents).
– Document scanning is now faster, making back-to-back multi-page captures quicker and more efficient.
– Upgraded scanning algorithms remove wrinkles, shadows, and blur in one tap, producing sharp, clean digital documents.
– Enhanced text scanning now recognizes handwriting, full paragraphs, and tables, with easy one-tap copy or Word document export.

[Uniquely Yours]

Live Space
– Improves the Lock screen with a dual-mode design featuring a notification capsule that displays notifications and Live Updates without covering the wallpaper. View key information at a glance in immersive mode without unlocking your device.
– Swipe down to collapse Lock screen notifications and Live Alerts into tidy capsules, and swipe back up to expand the full list. Smooth animations make the whole interaction feel effortless.
– Tap the album art or Live Alert capsule on the Lock screen to enter music focus mode, where the album art fills the screen and lyrics appear in full for a fully immersive listening experience.
– Stay on top of your timers without unlocking: Tap a timer in Live Alert to expand your countdown to full screen instantly.
– Switching between Live Space capsules is now smoother and more dynamic with fluid animations.

Flux Home screen
– Organize your Home screen instantly by color or category with a single tap.
– Home screen layouts are auto-saved as you go, so you can revert to any earlier setup with just one tap.
– Find apps by color in Drawer mode for quicker navigation.

Upgrades light field design
– Inspired by how light behaves in the physical world, the new Contour glow option adds organic surface detail to system interfaces, including the Home screen, Lock screen, Quick Settings, Global Search, Quick Glance, Photos, and more.
– HDRUI technology brings expanded color range and greater brightness depth to the Lock screen’s large clock display.

[Communication and interconnection]

Network optimization
– A Vo5G icon now appears in the status bar whenever your SIM card and current network both support Vo5G calling.

[Attention to detail, everywhere]

Camera
– Introduces Master presets. You can now save your custom parameters as presets and share them via watermarks.
– Upgrades Camera with cleaner UIs and more natural interactions, resulting in a smoother, more intuitive shooting experience.

Game Assistant
– You can now adjust the speaker’s sound effects via the equalizer. Choose from various effects like Pop and Rock, or customize the effects across different frequency bands. You can find this feature in “Settings – Sound & vibration – Sound effect settings – Custom”.

More
– Battery stats become more informative with new coverage of personal hotspot usage and activity time at the app level.
– Integrates the May 2026 Android security patch to enhance system security.

[Security & privacy]

Others
– Better protection against unwanted calls: enhanced caller identification can now recognize telemarketing, spam, and suspected fraud calls.

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After weeks of leaks, Realme has officially confirmed that the Realme 16T will debut on May 22 in India. The device will arrive as a successor to last year’s Realme 15T, which featured specifications such as a 6.57-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, a Dimensity 6400 chipset, and a 7,000mAh battery. The company has confirmed that the Realme 16T will pack the largest battery ever seen on a numbered Realme smartphone.

Realme 16T key specifications confirmed

According to the brand, the Realme 16T will feature a massive 8,000mAh battery, which is claimed to deliver up to three days of usage on a full charge. The device will support 45W fast charging along with bypass charging support.

Realme claims that the phone can deliver up to 11 hours of continuous 60fps BGMI gameplay. Despite housing a large battery, the handset will have a slim 8.8mm profile.

The device will feature a large 6.8-inch flat display. While the company has used an aluminium alloy material for the camera module, the side frame will feature a metallic finish. In terms of design, the Realme 16T will be available in Aurora Green, Starlight Red, and Starlight Black color options.

With 10 days remaining before launch, the company is expected to reveal more details about the Realme 16T in the coming days. However, the device was recently spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the Dimensity 6300 chipset. Some reports claim that the phone could feature a slightly tweaked version of the chip, possibly called the Dimensity 6360.

The Geekbench listing also revealed 8GB RAM and Android 16. A recent report further suggested that the phone could arrive in multiple variants, including 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB.

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Oppo is confirmed to launch the Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro later this month in China. The brand is also expected to unveil a new tablet alongside the Reno 16 lineup, similar to how it introduced the Pad SE with the Reno 14 series in May 2025. While the upcoming tablet’s official name remains unknown, a new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed its key specifications. The same leak has also disclosed the color variants of both Reno models.

Oppo Reno 16 series color options

According to the leak, the standard Oppo Reno 16 will arrive in Fairy Purple, Lucky Clover, Black Horse, and Heartbeat Star color options. Meanwhile, the Reno 16 Pro is tipped to launch in Dream Blue, Black Horse, and Heartbeat Star shades. DCS also claims that the smart secondary display feature on the phones could be marketed as “Oppo Bubble.”

The tipster further stated that the Reno 16 Pro could be positioned in the 4,000 Yuan (~$590) price segment, while the tablet may start with an 8GB RAM variant.

New Oppo tablet incoming

The leak further reveals that Oppo is preparing a new LCD tablet alongside the Reno 16 lineup. The device is said to feature a 12.1-inch panel with a 3K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the tablet is expected to feature the Dimensity 9500s chipset, up to 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage. It is also tipped to pack a 10,420mAh battery.

The tablet is said to measure 5.99mm in thickness and weigh 577 grams. Expected color options include Galaxy Silver, Starlight Blue, and Deep Space Grey.

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Honor’s upcoming lineup of flagship phones is expected to include three models: the Magic 9, Magic 9 Pro, and Magic 9 Pro Max. New leaks that have surfaced online have revealed key details about the Magic 9 Pro Max as well as the standard Magic 9. Read on to learn more about these devices.

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max key details tipped

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Honor flagship powered by a next-generation 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chip is expected to place a stronger focus on imaging capabilities. Its latest engineering prototype is reportedly testing two different 200-megapixel main camera sensors — a 1/1.28-inch unit and a larger 1/1.12-inch sensor.

The device is also said to feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor, with major emphasis being placed on video hardware improvements. A previous report revealed that the Magic 9 series will feature ARRI-powered imaging capabilities, bringing significant improvements to both photography and video recording performance. ARRI is a well-known name in the professional cinema industry, known for producing high-end cinema cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment used in Hollywood films, television productions, and commercials.

Today’s leak also suggests that the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max will pack other features, such as an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, 3D facial recognition, flagship-grade stereo speakers, high-level water resistance, and a potentially upgraded X-axis vibration motor.

On the front, the Magic 9 Pro Max is said to feature a 6.8x-inch flat OLED panel with support for a 1.5K resolution and LIPO technology. The device is also expected to pack a massive 8,000mAh battery and run on MagicOS 11-based Android 17.

Honor Magic 9 details emerge

According to tipster Smart Pikachu, Honor will continue to launch a compact flagship phone, but it will not carry the “Air” branding like the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, which debuted earlier this year. This upcoming device is most likely to launch as the standard Honor Magic 9 with a 6.3-inch display.

This is further supported by DCS’s Weibo post, which also states that the standard Magic 9 will feature a compact screen and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, indirectly suggesting that it may lack 3D facial recognition support, which could remain exclusive to the Magic 9 Pro models.

As far as launch is concerned, the Magic 9 series is expected to debut in October in China.

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Ugreen has officially launched a new power bank, the P6 Series 45W, priced at 199 yuan (about $29). The device was initially unveiled last week, but a lot of key specs were missing at the time. It is a 10,000mAh battery pack that uses battery cells from ATL, the same supplier that provides batteries for Apple devices.

Ugreen P6 Power Bank Specifications

Instead of standard LED dots to indicate battery life, the P6 features a small TFT screen. This display connects to Ugreen’s proprietary Battery Management System to show real-time information, including voltage, temperature, overall battery health, and the number of charging cycles the device has gone through. If the system detects issues like overvoltage or overheating, it displays a direct alert on the screen.

For charging, the device has a built-in braided USB-C cable and an additional USB-C port. Both the cable and the port can output up to 45W of power, which is sufficient for charging smartphones, tablets, and some smaller laptops. When recharging the power bank itself, both the built-in cable and the USB-C port support up to 36W input. There is also a standard USB-A port that outputs up to 22.5W for older devices or smaller accessories.

Ugreen has emphasized the longevity and safety of the battery in this release. The cobalt lithium cells are rated to last for up to 800 charging cycles before experiencing significant degradation. According to the company, this represents a 166% improvement in lifespan compared to the 300-cycle rating of its previous power bank models. To manage heat and ensure safe operation, the internal monitoring system reportedly checks temperatures up to 14,400 times per minute during use.

The company states that the P6 already meets China’s upcoming 2026 national safety standards. According to Ugreen, the battery passed extreme laboratory stress tests, including puncture resistance with steel needles, 2.5-ton compression pressure, and prolonged exposure to 140-degree Celsius heat without catching fire, exploding, or leaking. Furthermore, Ugreen notes that the product undergoes more than 150 testing procedures before shipping.

The power bank is designed for everyday portability, weighing around 210 grams and measuring 109 x 69 x 17.65mm. Its casing is constructed from an aluminum alloy, polycarbonate, and ABS plastic, featuring a textured, wave-like finish. It is approved for use on flights and high-speed trains, providing a practical, data-rich option for travel.

In related news, Anker has introduced a new ultra-slim 10,000mAh magnetic power bank with support for 15W wireless charging.

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Xiaomi has introduced a new Light Sand color for its Mijia Smart Massage Eye Mask, which is now available for pre-order. The eye mask originally came out last year in a standard black finish. The new lighter color variant has an introductory price of 199.75 yuan ($29), though its standard suggested retail price will be 249 yuan ($36).

Mijia Smart Massage Eye Mask Specifications

The device is essentially a reusable heated eye mask with built-in massage functions, aimed at reducing eye strain from looking at screens or working long hours. Physically, it has a curved design meant to fit around the bridge of the nose to help block out ambient light. The inside of the mask is recessed, which keeps the fabric and internal components from pressing directly against your eyelids while you wear it.

For the massage features, the mask uses four small, independently controlled vibration motors. They are programmed to mimic the rhythm of a finger-pressure massage around the eye area.

The massage heads are hidden under the padding, so they don’t leave noticeable pressure marks on your skin after a session. Alongside the vibration, it offers heated compression with two adjustable temperature levels, regulated by an NTC temperature controller to keep the heat consistent.

You can control the mask manually, but it also connects to the Mijia app via your smartphone. The app lets you set a specific timer for your session, ranging anywhere from 2 to 30 minutes.

It also includes six preset routines, such as Heat Compress, Nap, Vitality, and Refresh, as well as an option to create a custom routine based on your own preferences.

Xiaomi placed the main control module in the center of the mask’s forehead area. This layout is meant to make it easier to lie on your side without a hard plastic component pressing into your temples.

The vibration motors operate at a relatively low volume, rated at 40dB(A) or lower, so they don’t disrupt your rest. Additionally, the breathable fabric cover is removable and washable, which makes it easier to keep the device clean over time.

In related news, Xiaomi has recently introduced the Mijia Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 4 with blue-light dust detection, alongside a new 1.7-liter titanium steel electric kettle.

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At The Android Show 2026, Google just took the wraps off new Android 17 features. The new operating system doubles down on AI, and Samsung users are set to benefit from these upgrades as part of One UI 9 later this year.

Android 17 is shaping up to be one of the more meaningful platform updates in recent memory. Between smarter transcription, deeper cross-platform sharing, anti-distraction tools, and tighter security, there’s enough here to matter.

For Samsung users, especially those eyeing the next flagship cycle, Android 17 could end up feeling less like a routine OS refresh and more like the foundation for One UI 9.

Rambler

Google’s new Rambler tool upgrades Android dictation in a way that actually feels useful.

It removes filler words, fixes mistakes while you speak, and understands context changes naturally. If you change your mind midway through a sentence, Rambler can adjust the final message accordingly.

Create My Widget

Android 17 now lets users generate widgets with simple text prompts.

Users can ask for things like a weather widget for cyclists or a protein-focused meal planner. Samsung already offers deep widget customization through One UI and Good Lock, but Google is now using Gemini AI to automate the process.

Pause Point

Pause Point is Google’s newest Digital Wellbeing feature.

Once an app is marked as distracting, Android adds a mandatory 10-second delay before opening it. Users can also set usage limits and receive breathing prompts during the countdown.

Wider Quick Share and AirDrop compatibility

Google is expanding Quick Share support across more Android brands. Android 17 also introduces QR-based file sharing for iPhone users, allowing files to transfer directly into iCloud storage.

Screen Reactions

Screen Reactions lets users record their screen and selfie camera simultaneously in a creator-friendly layout. The feature works with videos, websites, photos, and apps, placing the user’s face as an overlay on top of the content.

Emoji redesign

Google has redesigned Android’s entire emoji library with more depth and detail.

The older flat, cartoon-style emojis are being replaced with a cleaner 3D-inspired look. It’s a subtle visual change, but one users will notice daily across messaging apps and social media.

Switching across OS

Android 17 improves switching from iPhone to Android with expanded wireless migration support.

Users can transfer contacts, messages, files, home screen layouts, and eSIM data from iPhones running iOS 26.3. Samsung Galaxy devices are expected to support the full experience early on.

Gemini automation

Google is expanding Gemini-powered task automation in Android 17.

The feature will support more third-party apps and can perform actions like ordering groceries from shopping lists or creating travel plans based on photos and saved information.

AI assistant in Chrome

Android 17 is bringing Gemini deeper into Chrome with new AI-assisted browsing tools.

Gemini will help summarize webpages, assist with form filling through Autofill, and support automated browsing features. Google says some of these upgrades will begin rolling out later this year.

Security updates

Android 17 includes several new security improvements focused on scam protection and stolen device security.

Users can remotely enable biometric protection through Find Hub when a phone is marked lost. Google is also strengthening malware detection, limiting repeated PIN attempts, and improving scam call protection.

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At Android Show: I/O Edition 2026, Google announced Gemini Intelligence, a new capability that is coming to the Google Pixel and Galaxy S26 series devices.

Here are the latest features

Intelligent Autofill

It will find the information on your phone and fill the input fields on your behalf. For example, you are filling in your passport details, and your phone’s gallery has a picture of the passport. You tap once in the Gemini suggestion, like Now Nudge, and it will fill all of the required boxes with the details without you doing that manually.

Rambler

This is a new addition; it will polish the voice-to-text, which contains stutters and incomplete sentences, and bring a complete text that sounds natural and ready to send. You can also ask Gemini to add emojis to the voice text, and it will add emojis that will match the context.

Automation

Users can automate tasks by asking Gemini to do their work on their behalf. Users can ask Gemini to book tickets, and it will get on to the task and complete it. You can follow up with Gemini for more tasks related to the initial request.

Create custom widgets

Users can ask Gemini to create their own widget with AI, like creating a custom recipe to place on the home screen. This feature may be limited to the Pixel Watch and other Google products.

Rollout

Google says that the Galaxy S26 series will be getting Gemini Intelligence this summer. The company could not be specific. So we expect the feature to be released with the final version of One UI 9 (Android 17)

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Lenovo has started selling a new 15-inch convertible laptop in Europe featuring Intel Panther Lake processors. Also equipped with up to an 84 Wh battery and 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 15IPH11 stands out from the pack with an optional 165 Hz OLED display too.

The Lumix L10 is one of the most exciting compact cameras of the year, as Panasonic combines a large FourThirds sensor with a fast 24 - 75 mm zoom lens and an OLED viewfinder. The features are not just coincidentally reminiscent of the Leica D-Lux 8, which may be the better choice for some customers.

Lenovo has finally brought a new 16-inch laptop to North America. Equipped with LPCAMM2 RAM and up to a 75 Wh battery, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 can also be configured with a 5G modem and up to a 30-120 Hz VRR OLED display. All this hardware works with a choice between four Intel Panther Lake processors.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop globally featuring the Intel Panther Lake platform. Also equipped with a 1,100 nit OLED display and up to 64 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition also packs an 88 Wh battery inside a chassis that weighs a mere 1.5 kg.

Sony is returning to its WH-1000X series with a new model. Rather than the WH-1000XM7, Sony had decided to switch to a more premium model dubbed the WH-1000XX. Also rumoured to be arriving as The ColleXion, the new headphones will debut globally on May 19.

Google today unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a suite of features coming to the Galaxy S26 series and Pixel 10 family "this summer". These features "will become available across your Android devices including your watch, car, glasses and laptops later this year", the company says. Gemini Intelligence can automate multi-step tasks for you, and navigate the tasks too. And with visual context, Gemini can instantly act. For example, a grocery list on your screen can easily be turned into a shopping cart with all the items for delivery. Or if you see a travel brochure you can ask Gemini to find a...

Honor has announced that its flagship smartphone, the Magic8 Pro, has joined the Android 17 beta program and is now eligible to receive Android 17 Beta 3. In a press release, Honor confirmed that developers can now download the Android 17 Beta 3 on the Magic8 Pro to test new features, evaluate app compatibility, and prepare their apps for the upcoming Android release. Honor also outlined the key features included in Android 17 Beta 3, such as system-wide Bubbles, support for the RAW14 image format, expanded UI customization options, improved system controls, a more comprehensive...

We have big news for Sammy Fans! The company has officially announced the One UI 9 Beta program. After rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update, it looks like Samsung is not wasting any time moving forward to the next big version.

The Android 17-based One UI 9 is expected to bring new features, better AI tools, smoother animations, and many improvements. Many of us are waiting for the One UI 9 beta to try new things early and help Samsung fix bugs before the stable release.

As per the official announcement, the beta program is coming this week. The Beta program will first be available for the latest Galaxy S26 series users. Samsung could expand the beta program for the Galaxy S25 series or the latest foldables.

You might get a chance to join the beta program through the Samsung Members app. Just keep an eye on the banner or notification in the app.

Here’s the disappointing part: Samsung is limiting the beta program to just a few countries once more. From what we know, it will be available only in places like United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, South Korea, and India.

This is the same story every year. Millions of Samsung users around the world are left waiting and watching others enjoy the latest beta. Many Galaxy fans have been asking for a global beta program for a long time. Why not open it to more countries? People in places like Brazil, Indonesia, Middle East, Australia, Africa, and other parts of Asia also want to participate in the beta program.

I think it is a missed opportunity. Samsung has a huge global fanbase. Samsung should allow more users to join the beta, which could give the developer better feedback and make One UI 9 even stronger. Instead, the company is repeating the old habit of keeping it small.

In short, if you are in one of the lucky countries, open the Samsung Members app regularly and check for the beta registration. If not, don’t lose hope. The stable One UI 9 update should reach most countries a few months after the beta testing ends. You can always share your thoughts on Samsung forums or social media.

Samsung’s One UI 9 looks promising, and it’s great that Samsung is moving fast. But limiting the beta program feels like the same historic mistake the company has made many times before. I hope one day the company will listen to the global community and make the beta truly open for everyone.

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Bluetti has launched the Balco series plug-and-play solar system in the European market. The Balco series consists of two models, the Balco 260 and the Balco 500. These plug-and-play solutions deliver up to 2,300 W and 3,680 W of total output. Alongside, the company has also launched the Balco Transfer Hub.

The German game charts for April 2026 show a lot of movement at the top. Soccer game EA Sports FC 26 and sci-fi newcomer Pragmata dominate the latest sales analysis for PC and consoles.

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Casio G-Shock has collaborated again with Goodbai on a new watch. The Baby-G BGD-565GB25-7 is a square digital watch, and it comes with a miniature version of the product.

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The Garmin system software version 9.04 is now available for two of the brand’s smartwatches. The stable update resolves several bugs experienced by users of these wearables linked to golfing. Plus, the release also tackles a problem with the music controls glance for the Approach S44 wearable.

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So far, Nitecore power banks are not furnished with the CCC mark, which is important for travel in China, especially when flying. Despite being a Chinese brand, Nitecore still had to wait some time for the certification. However, consumers can expect to see the mark soon on Nitecore products.

According to a new report by IDC today, India's smartphone market declined in shipment volume by 4.1% in the first quarter of this year (January to March). The total amount shipped during that quarter was 31 million units. Despite the falling volume, the market actually grew by 5.8% in value. Interestingly, IDC says "rising memory prices drove brands to front-load channel inventory ahead of anticipated cost escalations, pushing shipment volumes above initial expectations". Even so, "consumer demand remained subdued", weighed down by elevated device prices and "cautious spending...

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The cat is out of the bag, the Forerunner 70 is official. With it, Garmin is not only offering additional technologies, but also staying fairly true to its pricing strategy. From a business perspective, Garmin basically has little to complain about, though the question of future viability certainly arises.

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Bambu Lab is offering a new filament that is also intended to meet higher health protection requirements. The corresponding tests are said to have been carried out on finished prints as well, though there are still several things to keep in mind.

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Sony has shared a new social media post about its next Xperia Product Announcement. Published just hours before the company kicks off its event, the teaser suggests that the Xperia 1 VIII offers a trinity of camera upgrades in one form or another.

Last week, Google announced that it is bringing back The Android Show: I/O Edition for a second consecutive year. The event will take place ahead of Google I/O 2026, which is scheduled for May 19 and 20. Unlike last year, this year’s show will not be an in-person event. Instead, it will be streamed online, and you can watch it using the embedded video player below. The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 begins at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM GMT) on May 12. Google is expected to share several Android 17 announcements during the show, including new features and updates. Gemini AI is...

The Sony Xperia I VIII, which we've been hearing about for some time, will be unveiled on May 13. The launch will be live-streamed on YouTube starting at 2 AM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. Sony hasn't detailed the specs sheet of the Xperia I VIII yet, but thanks to leaked renders, we know what the smartphone will look like. It will feature a notchless display on the front and sport a triple-camera setup on the rear, aligned in an upside-down L layout. The triple rear camera setup is rumored to comprise a primary, an ultrawide, and a...

On May 12, Samsung officially unveiled the One UI 9 Beta and confirmed features coming in its Android 17 Beta Program. The list includes new customization tools, accessibility upgrades, and security improvements.

While Samsung says the full One UI 9 experience will debut later this year alongside upcoming flagship devices, the company has already confirmed a handful of upgrades focused on creativity, personalization, accessibility, and security.

Here’s a closer look at the One UI 9 features Samsung has confirmed for the Beta Program.

Samsung Notes gets more creative tools

Samsung is expanding customization inside the Samsung Notes app with new decorative tapes and additional pen line styles.

These additions should make Samsung Notes feel more flexible for both productivity and creativity, especially on devices that support the S Pen.

Contacts app now connects directly to Creative Studio

One UI 9 also improves profile customization. Samsung confirmed that the Contacts app will now offer direct access to Creative Studio.

This will allow users to create personalized profile cards without switching between apps. It’s designed to simplify profile editing and give Galaxy users more ways to personalize how they appear in contacts.

Redesigned Quick Panel offers deeper customization

Samsung is making the Quick Panel more adjustable in One UI 9. Users will now be able to independently resize and control sections like brightness, sound, and the media player.

The update also introduces additional layout and sizing options, which could be one of the more practical upgrades in daily use, especially for users who prefer cleaner or more compact quick settings layouts.

Accessibility improvements

Samsung confirmed an adjustable Mouse Key speed option for smoother cursor movement. The company is also combining TalkBack features previously split between Samsung and Google into a unified package.

Another new addition is Text Spotlight, a feature that enlarges selected text inside a floating window for easier reading. It appears designed to improve readability for users who struggle with smaller text elements.

Stronger protection against risky apps

Samsung is also strengthening security protections in One UI 9.

When suspicious apps are detected, One UI 9 may warn users, block installation or execution, and recommend deleting the app through updated security policies.

Samsung is expected to reveal additional One UI 9 features in the coming months as the stable rollout gets closer.

One UI 9 Beta availability

Samsung will start the gradual rollout of One UI 9 Beta to Galaxy S26 series this week in six countries, including India, the US, Germany, Poland, South Korea, the UK and the US.

Related articles:

• Samsung officially launches One UI 9 Beta (Android 17) for Galaxy S26 series
• Samsung announces One UI 9 official release date
• Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta releases this week in these countries

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Samsung has officially confirmed the first batch of countries eligible for the One UI 9 Beta Program, and the rollout is beginning with the Galaxy S26 series.

The One UI 9 Beta is based on Android 17 and introduces several new customizations, accessibility, and security improvements ahead of the stable launch later this year.

According to Samsung, the One UI 9 beta program will initially be available in six countries:

• India
• United States
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• South Korea
• Poland

Galaxy S26 users in these regions can register for the Beta through the Samsung Members app once the Program goes live in their market.

This year’s list does not bring major surprises, although some users may still be disappointed to see countries like Canada, France, Spain, and several Southeast Asian markets missing.

Markets like India, Korea, the US, and Germany have become regular testing grounds for major One UI releases, while Poland often serves as an additional European testing region.

Related article:

• Samsung officially launches One UI 9 Beta (Android 17) for Galaxy S26 series

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In a surprising turn of events, Samsung has officially announced the One UI 9 release date, which is the next Unpacked event.

Samsung recently started the stable One UI 8.5 rollout for the Galaxy S25 series. Ending the month-long wait for users. Adding another surprising element to the story is that the company is starting a One UI 9 beta test campaign as early as this week.

The first device to enter the test pool will be the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. Programs such as these prioritize the recently released flagship to experience the latest software first. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a program expansion, which could include the Galaxy S25 series and Fold 7/Flip 7 series.

Samsung has revealed that the One UI 9 will bring new improvements across the software. That includes better Samsung Notes with creative tools. Polished Contacts app, and the Quick Panel will also get layout adjustment improvements. So, you can adjust its key elements independently.

Furthermore, the phone maker intends to introduce the text spotlight feature, which displays selected text larger and more clearly in a floating window to make readability easier.

Samsung will launch the One UI 9 beta program for the S26 series in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US, but a specific date is missing from the action.

Samsung usually holds a second Unpacked event in July or August. Similar to last year, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 will be getting the official build first and bringing it out of the box. Unfortunately, Galaxy S26 series users will have to wait longer to get the final build.

“The full experience of One UI 9 will be introduced with upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year, which will include advanced AI features that will make mobile interaction easy and effortless,” wrote Samsung.

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The fairly new ergonomic chair company, LiberNovo, has launched three new chairs with pre-sales starting from today, May 12. The Maxis chairs are designed for “big and tall” users, while the Omni SE and Pro are cheaper and more premium alternatives to the original Omni.

Sony has shared a new social media post about its next Xperia Product Announcement. Published just hours before the company kicks off its event, the teaser suggests that the Xperia 1 VIII offers a trinity of camera upgrades in one form or another.

Affordable 1 TB video storage backpack | The Digiera LPS2000M MagSafe-enabled SSD acts as a solid storage backpack for the iPhone. It does away with pretty much every issue that complicates filming on smartphones. Granted, general hardware limits cap its advertised 2000 MB/s claim to 10 Gbps , but the $105 drive still handles 4K ProRes 60fps with ease.

The mystery free game event is back, and for May 2026, Epic Games Store is kicking it off with two freebies. In one previous announcement, the platform shared cryptic hints about them, and now, another set of hints has surfaced.

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Casio’s new Edifice EFK110D-1A, EFK110D-2A and EFK110D-7A watches are now available at a US retailer. These mechanical watches have a slim metal casing with a matching strap and use an automatic movement.

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Amazfit has released the Arm Sleeve accessory for the Helio Core and Helio Strap in Europe. This wider arm band was released in the US earlier in 2026 and is offered in a range of sizes.

Honor has announced the Pad 20, a new mid-range Android tablet that is set to launch soon. The company has teased the tablet’s design and confirmed the available color options. In addition, an official product listing has revealed its key specifications ahead of launch. The Honor Pad 20 sports a 12.1-inch full-color paper-like LCD display that offers a 3K resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and runs MagicOS 10.0. According to the tablet’s official online listing, it packs a 10,100mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast...

Samsung has officially launched the One UI 9 Beta Program for the Galaxy S26 series. Based on Android 17, the update focuses on smarter customization, accessibility improvements, and stronger security, while also laying the groundwork for Samsung’s upcoming AI-driven mobile features.

One UI 9 Beta rollout starts this week in select countries, including India, the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Korea, and Poland.

Eligible Galaxy S26 users can enroll through the Samsung Members app, continuing Samsung’s familiar beta testing approach.

The Korean tech giant officially confirmed that the Stable One UI 9 will be released with the upcoming foldable Galaxy devices later this year.

One UI 9 introduces several quality-of-life upgrades across the system. Samsung Notes now includes decorative tapes and additional pen line styles, making note-taking feel more personal and visually engaging.

What’s new in One UI 9 Beta

Samsung is also integrating Creative Studio more deeply into the system, allowing users to create customized profile cards directly from the Contacts app without jumping between apps.

Quick Panel is receiving one of its biggest visual refinements in recent years. Users can now independently resize and rearrange brightness controls, media playback, and sound sections, making the panel far more flexible.

Samsung has improved Mouse Key speed adjustments for smoother cursor movement and merged Samsung and Google TalkBack features into a unified package.

The new Text Spotlight feature enlarges selected text inside a floating window, which could genuinely improve readability for users with visual difficulties.

Samsung is also tightening device protection in One UI 9. From a broader perspective, One UI 9 feels less like a dramatic redesign and more like Samsung refining the small frustrations.

For now, Galaxy S26 users are getting the first look at Samsung’s Android 17 vision. If the beta remains stable and feature-rich throughout testing, One UI 9 could end up being one of Samsung’s most polished software updates in years.

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Samsung continues to witness impressive sales from its new flagships, encouraging it to ramp up the output of the Galaxy S26 Ultra in May 2026.

Last month, a report surfaced claiming that the Korean tech giant had revised the production plan of the Galaxy S26 series. The modification in production numbers favored the Galaxy S26 Ultra heavily, and the pace is still high.

ZDNet reported last week that Samsung increased Galaxy S26 Ultra output, driven by the strong demand for the flagship models. It’s something different from what the supply chain expected when Samsung ramped April production.

Samsung’s May production targets for the Galaxy S26 series are estimated at:

• 1 million units for the standard model
• 200,000 units for the Plus model
• 1.2 to 1.3 million units for the Ultra model

Compared to Samsung’s earlier May production forecast shared in early April:

• Standard model: 700,000 units
• Plus model: 200,000 to 300,000 units
• Ultra model: 1 to 1.1 million units

Production numbers for the Standard and Ultra models have been increased slightly. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 Plus remains the same at around 200,000 units.

An industry source said, “At this stage, more than two months after the Galaxy S26 series launched in March, component orders would normally begin declining. However, orders have remained steady compared to earlier forecasts.”

Samsung is expected to produce around 5 million Galaxy A17 units in May. Production plans for the Galaxy A57 have been slightly reduced, with Samsung projecting an output of around 1.3 million in May, while 900,000 units of Galaxy A37.

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The smartphone industry has officially entered its “pill era.” Samsung saw this shift early, and the Now Bar in One UI 7 proved that lock screen interactions could become part of the experience instead of just a holding screen between unlocks.

For years, Android’s lock screen remained mostly untouched. Every major Android skin is now racing toward lock screen utility layers that do more than show notifications: music playback. live activities, delivery tracking, and quick controls.

Samsung Now Bar introduced a cleaner utility strip with proper AOD synergy and contextual awareness baked into the system UI itself. Now the rest of the market is responding, and this is where things get interesting.

OPPO’s new “Lockscreen Island” implementation inside ColorOS 16.1 is the clearest sign yet that Samsung’s blueprint is shaping Android UX trends. The now-viral @cartidise comparison video made that painfully obvious.

At the same time, here’s the uncomfortable truth for Samsung fans: OPPO’s version currently feels better. The animations have elasticity, the transitions breathe; physics-based curves give the UI a sense of momentum.

Samsung’s Now Bar works well, but visually, it feels rigid next to OPPO’s fluidity. Users may not understand easing curves or frame pacing, but they absolutely notice responsiveness.

The Korean tech giant defined the “what” with Now Bar. No debate there, but OPPO is currently refining the “how” in a way Samsung cannot afford to ignore.

This should be a wake-up call heading into One UI 8.5 and beyond. Not because Samsung is losing its software identity, but because the competition is finally challenging it on finesse instead of features.

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Garmin has confirmed pricing and availability for a new smartwatch. A budget model, the Forerunner 170 still features an AMOLED display, a gyroscope and up to ten days battery life, as well as a dozens of features missing from the Forerunner 165.

Deal | Devil May Cry 5 is available on Steam for less than $5 for the first time. Capcom’s stylish hack-and-slash impresses above all with its challenging combat system and currently costs $4.49 instead of $29.99.

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Google is expected to preview Android 17 or at least some of its key features during its Android Show I/O Edition later today, but Samsung decided to jump the gun and announced its Android 17-based One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series. The One UI 9 beta program will be available to Galaxy S26 users in select markets, including Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the U.K. and the U.S starting this week. They can apply to join the beta program via the Samsung Members app. The accompanying press release details the changes coming with the new firmware update. Samsung Contacts...

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Sony unveiled its latest top of the line noise cancelling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, almost one year ago in May of 2025. Now it seems like the company is getting ready to introduce a refreshed version - meet Sony's The ColleXion headphones. These are supposedly coming in the near future in two colors, black and white. They seem to have a different hinge compared to the WH-1000XM6, and the cup material could be different too. Sony The ColleXion headphones leaked renders The source of these renders claims a fake leather finish may be replacing the matte plastic of last year....

Realme's 16 Series currently includes three smartphones - Realme 16, Realme 16 Pro, and Realme 16 Pro+. These will be joined by the Realme 16T on May 22. The press release we received from Realme states that the Realme 16T is designed for "everyday use and demanding travel scenarios" and will be positioned as the "8000mAh 3-Day Powerhouse." That 8,000 mAh battery will be packed inside the 16T's 8.8mm slim body, with support for 45W wired charging. It will also support all-scenario bypass charging. The Realme 16T will feature a 6.8" display, and while Realme didn't reveal its...

Samsung has just made a big move; the One UI 9 Beta Program is now one step closer to launch for the Galaxy S26 series. It’s big news that appeared just a few hours before Google discusses the biggest Android 17 details.

One UI 9 Beta forum goes live

Samsung has silently created (via TarunVats) a One UI 9 Beta Program landing page for the Galaxy S26 series. The dedicated forums are now available on forums in Germany, India, the UK, and the US.

These forums will be accessible throughout the Beta testing activity. Bugs and feedback reported by users will surface on the dedicated page, and users will also receive responses from moderators.

Creation of Beta forums signals that Samsung is actively working to launch the sign-up window. One UI 8.5 rollout has begun, and the next era of software is about to be kicked off.

Samsung usually brings One UI Beta to six countries, including Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Beta testing may launch first in Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US. India and Poland may join the testing phase in the second phase, when Beta 2 lands in Wave 1 countries.

Samsung’s One UI 9 will be based on the Android 17 operating system. Hype is high, but the software won’t initially adopt the Liquid Glass design philosophy. Android 17 isn’t adopting Apple-style design aesthetics either.

The official One UI 9 will arrive with the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold8 Wide. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 series may start receiving the Stable update sometime in September this year.

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Exclusive | Hitoshi Sakimoto settles a 29-year debate exclusively with Notebookcheck: Final Fantasy Tactics is a rock record. We also got a chance to discuss his London Game Music Festival 2026 debut, made possible by the Game Music Foundation's efforts.

Last week three upcoming members of vivo's X500 family were spotted in the GSM Association's IMEI database: the X500, X500 Pro, and X500e. But there's a plot twist: it turns out that there's a fourth member coming this year too (before the X500 Ultra will presumably arrive in early 2027). Ladies and gentlemen, vivo is going the Pro Max route, following in the footsteps of Xiaomi, which of course was 'inspired' by Apple. The aforementioned IMEI database now lists the vivo X500 Pro Max too, and thus that's also definitely coming. According to one past rumor, the X500 Pro Max will have...

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A newly discovered patent hints that Samsung may finally be exploring magnetic S Pen storage for future Galaxy foldable phones, specifically the TriFold.

According to a patent spotted by David from xleaks7, Samsung is experimenting with a Galaxy Z TriFold-like design that includes a dedicated internal magnetic compartment for the S Pen.

Samsung foldable fans have been chasing one feature for years: a properly built-in S Pen slot. The patent confirms that Galaxy users should be hopeful for stylus support in the future foldable models, but not too early.

The magnetic stylus solution that Samsung patented earlier would reportedly stay in place using magnets and charge while docked inside the phone, very similar to how the system works on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The patent describes a TriFold device with a dedicated cavity inside the chassis where the S Pen could slide in and recharge. Instead of relying purely on friction or clips, Samsung appears to be considering magnets to secure the stylus in place.

To create enough internal space for the stylus, Samsung would reportedly narrow down the left section of the folding display. Meanwhile, that is the kind of trade-off Samsung engineers probably wrestle with every day when designing foldables.

Recent rumors have suggested Samsung wants the next-gen Galaxy Z TriFold to become thinner and lighter than the original model. But fitting an internal S Pen storage system into a thinner body sounds almost contradictory.

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Deal | Devil May Cry Season 2 continues its alternate continuity while the original series, as well as the reboot, gets massively discounted on Steam.

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is the first Legion-branded gaming phone that will be released after the 2022 model. Its launch is set for May 19, 2026, which is around the corner. Just a few days ahead of the event, the company has offered a detailed look at the smartphone.

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vivo began the international rollout of the X300 FE last month, and a few days ago, it introduced the smartphone in India alongside the X300 Ultra at an event hosted in New Delhi. The vivo X300 FE (FE means Fashion Edition) will be available in India in Noir Black, Lilac Purple, and Urban Olive colors. The Urban Olive colorway is exclusive to India, at least initially, and we got our hands on one, so let's take a closer look at it. The retail package for the vivo X300 FE Urban Olive model is the same as for other color versions and includes a nice protective case that matches the phone's...

Samsung has finally started rolling out the One UI 8.5 stable update. Many Galaxy users waited a long time for this Android 16-based update, as it brings new features and improvements. However, the rollout is still in progress, and not everyone has received it yet.

How long did it take? Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 beta program on December 8, 2025. The stable version began rolling out in South Korea on May 6, 2026. This means it took about 5 months from the start of the beta to release the final stable update.

The wider global rollout started on May 11, 2026. While the stable update is now available in many countries, it is being released in phases. Many users are still waiting for their turn.

Who is getting the update and region details:

Samsung is rolling out One UI 8.5 in stages, starting with the newest and flagship devices.

• Galaxy S25 series (all models including Edge & FE)
• Galaxy S24 series (all models including FE)
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Fold 6 & Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S10 series

The One UI 8.5 stable update rollout first started in South Korea on May 6. From May 11, it expanded to North America (US, Canada), Europe, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other major markets.

It is important to know that the rollout speed depends on your device model, carrier, and region. Some users may have to wait a few more weeks. To check for the update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Make sure to back up your phone first.

FYI, the One UI 8.5 software brings a better Quick Panel, smarter Galaxy AI tools, improved performance, and other handy features. It is not a big One UI version jump, but it adds nice polish and fixes.

Even though it took 5 months, the update is finally here for many. If you haven’t received it yet, don’t worry, Samsung is expanding the rollout quickly. Keep checking your phone regularly.

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Cross-platform RCS messaging between Android, including Samsung, and Apple iPhones is finally getting proper end-to-end encrypted privacy.

Apple and Google announced that encrypted RCS messaging is now rolling out in Beta for iPhone users running iOS 26.5 and Android, including Samsung Galaxy, users on the latest version of Google Messages.

Once enabled, messages sent between Galaxy phones and iPhones will be protected in transit, meaning nobody in the middle can read them.

For years, conversations with iPhone users often dropped back to old-school SMS behavior. Photos looked worse, reactions were messy, group chats broke easily, and privacy protections disappeared the moment a chat crossed platforms.

Users will now see a new lock icon inside supported RCS conversations, confirming that the chat is encrypted. The feature is enabled by default and will gradually expand to both new and existing conversations over time.

Google says encrypted RCS chats have already been available between Android devices for years through Google Messages. The bigger challenge was extending the same protection to iPhones.

Apple still says iMessage remains the best option for communication between Apple devices. But this update finally gives Android and Samsung users a more secure and modern experience when texting someone on an iPhone.

Now, Samsung users can send high-quality photos, reactions, read receipts, and encrypted messages to iPhones without relying on outdated SMS security.

The rollout is currently limited to beta users on iOS 26.5 with supported carriers, alongside Android users running the latest Google Messages app. A wider release is expected later.

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Back in February, a leak suggested that Oppo and Huawei may use a square sensor for their upcoming phones similar to what Apple offered with its iPhone 17 series. Now, new details have emerged about the camera sensor Oppo may be planning to use. According to the new leak, an Android smartphone maker is currently testing a 1:1 square sensor for the front-facing camera. While the tipster did not name the brand, the emoji used in the post hints that the device in question could be from Oppo. The 1:1 front camera on the iPhone 17 The brand is reportedly testing a 100MP sensor and it is...

Samsung hasn’t rolled out One UI 9 Beta yet, but the leaked firmware already reveals key changes, with the latest surfacing UI tweaks of Alarm and Timer.

One UI 8.5 is a major visual overhaul, bringing Ambient Design and redesigned apps. That said, the One UI 9, based on Android 17, may largely focus on refinements. Minor tweaks across the software system are expected to be included.

As discovered by SamMobile, One UI 9 is bringing design modifications to Alarm and Timer functions. The former is getting more visible design changes compared to Timer.

Samsung Alarm in One UI 9 looks more vibrant. The interface now features larger text with extended spacing. The button featuring the cross icon has also become bigger, while the Snooze adjustment looks more unified.

On the other hand, Samsung Timer feature has fewer visible tweaks than the Alarm. The only notable change is the size of the clock text, which appears a little larger. The overall aesthetics are largely similar on the latest version.

One UI 8.5 has started rolling out to Samsung users around the world. A wider availability will take time, but Samsung may already move ahead to the next version. One UI 9 Beta may start by the end of May or the beginning of June.

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 may first arrive on the Galaxy S26 series. The firmware will officially debut with the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. The company may begin the official rollout sometime in September this year.

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Samsung is ramping up Galaxy S26 discounts across Europe, offering discounts of up to €400 on the S26 Ultra. The company moves early to defend its lead in shipments against growing momentum behind iPhone 17 series.

The discounts, now appearing through Samsung’s stores in several major European markets, give customers up to €200 off the standard Galaxy S26 models and as much as €400 off the Ultra variant through promotional codes.

Typically, Samsung reserves deeper incentives for later in the flagship promotional lifecycle. This time, the company appears to be accelerating its strategy early, a sign that competition at the premium end of the market is intensifying.

The strategy is clear: keep existing Galaxy users inside Samsung’s ecosystem while slowing Apple’s traction in high-value markets such as Europe, as Chosun reports.

Samsung is pairing direct discounts with trade-in bonuses and subscription-style upgrade incentives, particularly for users purchasing unlocked models.

The European campaign follows a broader push already underway in South Korea. Samsung recently extended its “Galaxy S26 Family Festa” program through the end of the month.

Samsung is reacting not only to Apple’s hardware momentum but also to changing consumer behavior in mature markets.

European buyers are holding onto devices longer, making aggressive trade-ins and early discounting increasingly important tools for driving upgrades.

Galaxy S26 Ultra remains one of the company’s most profitable smartphones, and cutting prices by up to €400 in Europe signals that maintaining market share may currently matter more than protecting premium pricing discipline.

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Asus has teased a limited-edition ROG Crosshair motherboard for ROG’s 20th anniversary, reviving the pure-copper heatsink design that helped make the original 2006 AM2 board an overclocking icon. While specifications remain unconfirmed, regulatory references suggest an AM5-based X870E model that blends nostalgic hardware styling with modern ROG branding.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is pushing a $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay, criticizing its leadership as disengaged and accusing executives of “just milking it.” Cohen says he is prepared to run eBay without a salary, cut nearly $2 billion in costs, and reshape the marketplace into a stronger rival to Amazon.

FromSoftware still plans to support Nintendo’s latest console. The Elden Ring Switch 2 port with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC may finally arrive in July. After performance concerns led to a delay, a retailer has posted an estimated release date for the Tarnished Edition.

Huawei’s Developers Conference is usually in June – this year the exact dates are June 12-14. Early bird tickets for the event were sold on April 29, but there is a batch of tickets that will be available from May 13 and another one from May 20. Tickets start from as little as CNY 88 ($13) for students and CNY 198 ($29) for older devs for a single day (June 14). A two-day pass is CNY 498 ($73) and a pass for the full three-day event (June 12-14) starts from CNY 698 ($102) – there are pricier tickets with better seating for the keynote, fancier catering and nicer “equipment packs” (event...

Honor has revealed the Pad 20, its latest Android tablet with a large 12.1-inch display. The tablet is already listed in multiple markets, suggesting that a wider launch could be close.

Deal | The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is an affordable Android tablet powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset. It is currently available in the US for $299 with a promo code. The deal includes free wired earphones and a choice of one additional accessory.

Chinese display panel maker BOE is reportedly trying to supply screens for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27. A new report from Korea claims that BOE has seen that TCL-owned CSOT has secured a contract with Samsung for the Galaxy A57 and would like to enter the Korean company's supply chain as well. Samsung Display is still the main display supplier for the Galaxy A57, but CSOT is the second supplier in terms of volume. With that in mind, Samsung is allegedly considering using BOE as a secondary supplier to Samsung Display for the Galaxy S27, but a decision hasn't been made yet. This...

[Modern Mondays] begins with an overview of the best Devil May Cry 5 mods ahead of Season 2 of the Netflix series premiering tomorrow. PC players missing out on Special Edition features need not worry—thanks to mods, the best way to play DMC is on PC.

Anbernic's has begun selling the RG Rotate Android gaming handheld on its website. The manufacturer is also offering buyers a discount for a limited time.

If you were hoping for some bold color options for Apple’s highly anticipated folding iPhone, we have some disappointing news. According to a new report from China, the device, which is currently speculated to launch as the iPhone Ultra, will be available in only two color options. Possible iPhone Ultra colors (image credit) The rumor suggests white is a sure lock option, and it will be accompanied by another “subdued color” such as silver or navy blue. The source did not clarify the exact shade of the second color. The whole notion of restrained colors for the folding iPhone actually...

Sony has officially set the date for the next flagship Xperia launch – May 13 (Wednesday). The company just shared a new teaser video on its YouTube channel, which doesn’t reveal much, but it does hint at a new layout for the triple camera. Even better, the company also posted the live stream link where everyone will be able to watch the Sony Xperia 1 VIII unveiling. This link will become active in less than two days – the event is scheduled for 2am UTC on May 13. Delving into unofficial info, CAD-based renders show a brand new look for the back of the upcoming Mark 8 model with a...

A journalist may have defied the Forza Horizon 6 review embargo. Playground Games insists it wasn’t at fault for uploading a version of the racing game to Steam ahead of schedule. SteamDB later explained how a journalist is more likely to have exposed the file list and pirated the release.

Casio has listed three new G-Shock Baby-G watches on one of its websites. The BA-110MC-2A, the BA-110MC-6A and the BA-110MC-7A are round hybrid watches, with metallic casing and colorful accents.

The Xperia 1 VIII is launching on May 13. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has published a series of photos detailing Sony's new flagship. Features like a camera shutter button, a capacitive fingerprint scanner and Zeiss T* lens will return for the smartphones' eighth-generation release.

Hisense’s XR10 4K Triple Laser Smart Projector has been officially released in countries globally. Features of this home theater model include a triple laser light source with a relatively high brightness level and liquid cooling.

Garmin has released a new stable update, software version 14.14, to users of the Instinct 3 series smartwatches. Included in this release are two new glances and a Morning Report related feature. Plus, there are several other bug fixes and improvements for the wearables.

The Hisense C3, a 4K triple laser projector for the home theater, has been released in more countries. Already available in Europe, this model can now be purchased at some retailers in Canada and Australia. Features include an integrated gimbal stand, automatic focus and support for Dolby Vision.

Huawei is about to drop a mid-range phone with a "10,000mAh+++" battery using new materials to claim the title of the industry's largest battery phone maker. Expected to debut in the mid-range Enjoy 100 series, this massive cell aims to surpass current 8,500mAh models like the Enjoy 90 Pro Max and challenge recent 10,000mAh releases from Honor and Realme.

AMD is reportedly working on a new entry-level RDNA 4 desktop GPU. The Radeon RX 9050 has leaked as a downgraded Radeon RX 9060 with slower clocks.

Honor has revealed the Pad 20, its latest Android tablet with a large 12.1-inch display. The tablet is already listed in multiple markets, suggesting that a wider launch could be close.

If you want Panther Lake performance in an even thinner and lighter package than the all-popular Dell XPS, then the refreshed MSI Prestige 16 is an excellent place to start.

Here comes the latest leaks on the Insta360 Luna Ultra price and specs. Featuring a dual-cam array with a 1-inch main sensor and a detachable OLED touchscreen, the Luna Ultra aims to rival the newly announced DJI Osmo Pocket 4P (which is launching May 14) and pocket cameras from Sony and Canon.