Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September this year, with the iPhone Fold also likely to debut alongside them. A new leak now suggests the iPhone 18 Pro lineup has entered the test production phase. Tipster Fixed Focus Digital shared the details in a Weibo post. As per the leaker, the iPhone 18 Pro models are currently in the test production phase, where Apple conducts production validation runs to ensure there are no issues before the devices enter mass manufacturing. iPhone 17 Pro The production validation run will involve Apple using its...

According to a new release by Omdia, Samsung led the European smartphone market (excluding Russia) in 2025, with 46.6 million units shipped and a 35% market share. Apple was in second with 36.9 million units and 27% market share, followed by Xiaomi with 21.8 million shipments and a 16% slice of the pie, Motorola with 7.7 million units shipped and 6% market share, and Honor reaching the Top 5 for the first time with 3.8 million devices shipped for a 3% market share. Interestingly, Apple and Honor were the only Top 5 brands actually growing in Europe compared to 2024, by 6% and 4%,...

Xiaomi launched the 17 Ultra in China in December and the phone will finally make its global debut on February 28, the company has recently revealed. Today, it's uploaded a very quick teaser video for the global device on YouTube, you can see it below. It features the colorway that's called Starlit Green internationally (and something resembling Starry Green in China). The international variant of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to have identical specs to the Chinese version, aside from the battery capacity, which is rumored to be just 6,000 mAh (vs. 6,800 mAh in China). The prices...

Motorola's upcoming Edge 70 Fusion has been leaking a lot lately, and a few days ago the company showed us the rear finishes of the three colorways and told us the device would have a Sony-made main camera sensor. Today Motorola is revealing even more, starting with that 50MP main camera which is using the Sony Lytia 710 sensor. Meanwhile, the Flipkart microsite for the Edge 70 Fusion is also live now, and it shows us the phone in all three colors: Pantone Silhouette, Pantone Blue Surf, and Pantone Country Air. All three feature "leather-inspired" textures. The microsite reveals...

Oppo has a large number of devices named “A6” already, but it can always add more – and it just did, adding four more new models. It would have been nice if it gave them unique names, but there are only so many letters and numbers available... or something. So here is the Oppo A6. No, not this Oppo A6. This new phone (model number PLS120) is slightly smaller with a 6.57” 1080p+ AMOLED display – this is a higher quality panel than the 6.75” 720p+ IPS LCD of the global version. The new panel also features an under display fingerprint reader (optical), which replaces the side-mounted...

After recently confirming the global launch date for the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the company has now revealed that the Xiaomi Pad 8 will also debut at the same launch event. The phones and tablet will also debut in India on the same date. The Xiaomi Pad 8 will see its global and India launch on February 28. The company confirmed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and pack a 9,200mAh battery. It will also support the Focus Pen Pro stylus. Based on the confirmed details, the global variant is likely to share the same specifications as the Chinese...

Apple is hosting a “special Apple Experience” across New York, London and Shanghai next week, scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 but it won’t be an actual keynote. Instead, Apple will be hosting hands-on experiences for media members to test out new devices, which will be announced in the days leading up to the gatherings. Apple Experience invite Mark Gurman from Bloomberg News suggests we’ll see a handful of announcements between March 2 and March 4, which will be in the form of press releases. We should see the new iPhone 17e alongside new iPads and MacBooks. Apple is set to debut...

Honor has confirmed that it will bring the Magic V6 foldable and the Honor Robot Phone to the MWC – now the company has revealed additional devices that will be at the conference, including another robot! The Honor Magic V6 will take the crown as the foldable phone with the largest battery. Additionally, the company will bring the Honor MagicPad4 tablet and the MagicBook Pro 14 laptop, which will have “ultra-slim” form factors and, of course, AI. Honor is bringing its first humanoid robot to the MWC, not just the Robot Phone Here’s one that caught us by surprise – Honor will...

Nothing is launching its Phone (4a) series on March 5 and the teaser campaign is in full swing. Following plenty of rumors and leaked specs, we finally have an actual look at one of the two devices – the Nothing Phone (4a). As expected, Phone (4a) will retain the signature semi-transparent look of all previous phones from the Nothing brand. The upcoming device will feature an even more exposed lower back portion with a dual-tone approach and will be available in at least four color options, including white (pictured below), black, blue and pink. Nothing Phone (4a) One of the...

The Honor Magic V6 will be available in two versions – one with BeiDou satellite messaging and one without. However, there is an even bigger difference between the two. The Magic V6 with model number PNM-AN20 will have satellite connectivity, plus a massive 7,150mAh battery – the biggest yet on a foldable! It will also support an equally impressive 120W fast charging. There has only ever been one foldable that went that fast. The version without satellite connectivity, the PNM-AN10, will have a smaller 6,850mAh battery and will support slower (but still very fast overall) 80W...

Last year, Samsung made the controversial move of removing Bluetooth capabilities from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen and if you were hoping for some restitution with the S26 Ultra, we have some unfortunate news. A new hands-on video of the S26 Ultra shows that its S Pen will once again lack Bluetooth functionality and will simply function as a stylus. The video is courtesy of YouTuber Sahil Karoul, who managed to purchase a Galaxy S26 Ultra unit ahead of its announcement. Bluetooth-enabled S Pens of the past allowed users to use the stylus as a tiny remote for all sorts of...

One of the most talked-about features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the Privacy Display, which uses new AMOLED technology to obscure on-screen content from prying eyes. According to a new leak, upcoming Chinese flagships may also offer a similar feature. Prominent tipster Digital Chat Station claims that Chinese smartphone makers have begun testing hardware-level privacy screen technology, similar to the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. vivo X300 Pro The tipster says the feature could appear in flagship smartphones launching around September this year. Recent rumors...

Back in November last year, a report claimed that Apple would upgrade the selfie camera across the entire iPhone 18 lineup. A new rumor now corroborates the upgrade but suggests the improved front camera may be limited to the Pro models. According to tipster Whylab, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature 24MP selfie cameras, a claim that aligns with the November report that also pointed to a 24MP front sensor upgrade. If accurate, the new sensor should deliver improved performance for selfies, video calls, and low-light selfies. The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is also...

Just days ahead of the Galaxy S26 series launch event, real-life images and a hands-on video have surfaced on social media, offering a close look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaks highlight the Privacy Display feature, the S-Pen, and even reveal the phone’s benchmark scores. YouTuber Sahil Karoul managed to get his hands on the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, claiming that a retailer in Dubai already has the phone on sale. The YouTuber shared several videos and images of the phone on X, revealing key aspects of the device. In one clip, Karoul demonstrates the Privacy Display feature,...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been the most popular smartphone in our database for most of 2026's first two months, so no surprises it's still on top of our trending chart the week before its announcement. It's got the newly announced vivo V70 and Infinix Note 60 Pro keeping it company on the podium. The extension of lifecycles caused by surging RAM prices means the Galaxy A56 will get an even longer time in the spotlight - it placed fourth almost a full year after its debut. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] Behind it we have more newly announced phones - the Pixel 10a came in...

The iPhone 17e is just around the corner and as is the norm rumors gave us a pretty good idea of what to expect. The company is gearing up to launch several devices on March 4 (or shortly before that), the most exciting of which is the iPhone 16e successor - the iPhone 17e. The 17e promises a handful of notable upgrades over its predecessor. Perhaps the most obvious one will be the Dynamic Island. The full-fledged notch will be replaced by a Dynamic Island cutout along with the accompanying software features. The display itself will remain the same - 6.1" running at 60Hz. The...

Let's recap week number 8 of 2026. It was heavily influenced by Galaxy S26-related stories, but Google did unveil its ungroundbreaking Pixel 10a, and Xiaomi's 17 series is closing in on a global release. We saw a few S26 chip stories. It seems that the Exynos 2600, which will power some of the S26 units in some markets, has stronger Ray Tracing performance than the Adreno 840 inside the Snapdragon-powered models. On the flip side, the single-core performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered Galaxy S26 Ultra is much better than the corresponding Exynos 2600 one. Samsung also...

Vloggers and tech enthusiasts all around swear by DJI’s Pocket line of gimbal cameras, and for good reason. The rumor mill has been buzzing for some time now with leaks of an upcoming new Pocket 4 model, now that the current Pocket 3 will be turning three years old near the tail end of this year. Previous leaks have hinted at a dual-lens design with a secondary zoom camera, akin to a recent Insta360 leak and more crucially, the dual camera systems on some of DJI’s drones. However, this latest leaked short hands-on video shows a very familiar design with a single lens, but still some...

The Google Pixel 10a was announced earlier this week – can it shake up the European mid-range market or is it walking into a fight that it is ill prepared for? Sibling rivalry may be the biggest problem for the young 10a. The Google Pixel 10a is mostly the same as the 9a. It uses the same 6.3” 1080p+ display (slightly brighter) now with Gorilla Glass 7i (replacing GG3), runs on the same Tensor G4 chipset and has the same 48+13MP camera. The battery capacity is the same too, 5,100mAh, though Google increased the wired (from 23W to 30W) and wireless (from 7.5W to 10W) charging...

About a year ago, poll results for the Pixel 9a showed that the hardware was pretty good, but people had an issue with the price. Well, we have been seeing 9a deals for months so that issue is essentially solved. Now we turn our attention to the new Google Pixel 10a, which launches at the same price as the 9a - $500/£500/€550/₹50,000 for an 8/128GB unit, available March 6. And that isn’t the only thing that is the same on the 10a. Let’s quickly go over the upgrades. The new 10a has a more durable Gorilla Glass 7i (up from GG3) and the same IP68 rating with an aluminum frame and...

At the start of December, Google reported that Android 16 adoption was low. However, our tech-savvy audience is ahead of the curve and most of the people who voted in last week’s poll have version 16 running on their phone. For some (7%), it’s because they bought a new phone recently and it came with Android 16 out of the box. The majority of voters (55%), however, received version 16 as an update. Around a third of voters are still on an older version – either because they are still waiting (some brands take longer than others) or because support for their phone has come to an...

WhatsApp might soon let all users send messages automatically in chats, as it's working on a message-scheduling feature expected to work in both individual and group chats. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this under-development feature in the beta version 26.7.10.72 of WhatsApp for iOS. This feature, which might be called Scheduled Messages, would allow users to automatically send messages by scheduling them in advance. Just type a message, then choose the date and time you want it delivered automatically. The scheduled messages will be...

The mid-range smartphone market in the US is not in a good place – the most exciting launch in a while happened earlier this week with the unveiling of the Google Pixel 10a (though note that the phone will become available a couple of weeks from now). The Google Pixel 10a is mostly the same as the 9a. It uses the same 6.3” 1080p+ display (slightly brighter) now with Gorilla Glass 7i (replacing GG3), runs on the same Tensor G4 chipset and has the same 48+13MP camera. The battery capacity is the same too, 5,100mAh, though Google increased the wired (from 23W to 30W) and wireless (from 7.5W...

Internal research at Samsung revealed that the majority of users, nearly 8 in 10, regularly use more than two AI agents. The company is working on improving Galaxy AI for the AI future. By adding multi-agent support, Samsung will make the experience of juggling several AIs much smoother. The revamped Galaxy AI will have integration for AI agents at the OS level. This will help Samsung stay on top of the quickly evolving AI field with seamless integration of new AI agents in a way that is consistent with the familiar Galaxy experience. Since the integration is at the system level, you...

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked, even for the Galaxy S26 family, is right around the corner, officially scheduled for February 25. If you've been following the news cycle even loosely, this is hardly news. In fact, there are very few aspects of the upcoming Samsung flagships that have not yet leaked in some fashion. You can go here to see a rather full specs sheet for all three models. If you are looking to pick up a shiny new Galaxy S26 Ultra, you will likely get a choice between four colors: Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White. And just like every year, there will be some online...

Luxury device maker Caviar is back with a crazy expensive custom iPhone, and we have some exclusive information about it. The Dubai-based custom device maker has customized an iPhone Air this time, whose design is inspired by the ornamental language of Art Nouveau and the decorative art of Alphonse Mucha. [#InlinePriceWidget,13502,1#] This custom Apple iPhone Air by Caviar features a back panel with premium calfskin in a neutral tone, mother-of-pearl inlays, and 24k gold decorative elements, all complemented with fine engraving and hand-finished detailing. Caviar told us that...

Google’s newly launched Pixel 10a is now available for pre-order. Alongside, the Google Pixel 10, several Xiaomi smartphones, and Samsung’s latest Galaxy tablets are available with a discount. The Pixel 10a is not a huge upgrade over the 9a, but it’s a good deal at £499 for the 128GB variant. It comes with a 6.3-inch OLED display that’s now slightly brighter than last year’s model and has slimmer bezels. Google Pixel 10a £100 off 128GB - £499 at Amazon UK 256GB - £599 at...

Ever since OpenAI acquired ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive’s design startup, rumors have been rampant about what kind of product the collaboration will yield. Clearly, it would have to be some sort of hardware piece – a first for OpenAI. At first, insiders hinted at an AI pen, then the clues shifted things towards something simpler – AI earbuds. Now insiders familiar with the matter claim that there are three hardware products in the pipeline – a wearable pin-like device, smart glasses and a smart speaker. The latter might just be first out the door. Apparently, a team of over...

Remember when Facebook rebranded to Meta back in 2021? That move was very much related to an internal company belief in the future of VR tech. As part of that, Meta envisioned Horizon Worlds as the main way people would be communicating in the future. At this point in time, it seems pretty clear that the VR fad is over or close to it. According to a recent interview with Meta’s VP of Content at Reality Labs, Samantha Ryan, a mobile-first strategy is now at the forefront, with Horizon Worlds shifting gears to be “almost exclusively mobile.” As part of the change, Meta is splitting...

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion we've been hearing about for over a month now will be unveiled soon. This revelation comes from Motorola's Indian branch, which teased the Edge 70 Fusion with multiple posts on X, including one that said, "Coming soon." That same post also showed the Edge 70 Fusion in two colors, corroborating previous design leaks. Bold hues.Luxurious finish.The next expression of motorola.Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/Sxv1vXwlTq— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) February 21, 2026 While Motorola hasn't explicitly mentioned the Edge 70 Fusion in any of its X posts, the use...

According to a new rumor, Realme is working on the C83, which will be positioned under the C85, just like the naming scheme implies. The C85 made its debut in November. The C83 is said to arrive in three RAM/storage combos: 4/64GB, 4/128GB, and 6/128GB. Their prices in India are rumored to be INR 13,499, INR 14,499, and INR 17,499, respectively. Realme C85 The C83 has the model number RMX5256 and will be offered in two colorways: Sprouting Green and Blooming Purple. Its full specs haven't been leaked yet, but we wouldn't be at all surprised if that happens in the next few days or...

The Redmi A7 Pro got certified earlier this month, and now the Redmi A7 is following in its footsteps and may launch alongside the Pro model. The Redmi A7 has the model number 26020RNB4A, according to NBTC in Thailand. The device has also been EEC certified, and it's going to be 4G-only just like the Pro. The Redmi A7 and Redmi A7 Pro may be sold in some markets as the Poco C81 and Poco C81 Pro. At least some of these four phones will be powered by the Unisoc T7250 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. One or more of them will have a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to...

Google introduced its Titan M2 security chip with the Pixel 6 devices back in 2021, and it's still present in the Pixel 10 family, but it's obviously getting a little bit long in the tooth after more than four years. The good news is that a new rumor claims the Titan M3 is coming later this year to the Pixel 11 series alongside the Tensor G6 SoC. It's unclear exactly what will be new in the Titan M3, but it is allegedly codenamed Google Epic, so clearly it will be a massive improvement over its predecessor - otherwise why call it that? For reference, note that the Titan M2 handles...

Motorola's Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025, also known as the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra outside of North America, are now finally being updated to Android 16 in the US, days after Google launched the first beta of Android 17. So we definitely can't praise Motorola for being fast with this release - Google rolled out Android 16 in June of last year. Anyway, if your Razr or Razr Ultra (2025) is from T-Mobile or Verizon, you should be notified about the update very soon, if you haven't been already. The new build number for Verizon is W1UC36H.96-35-1 for the Razr and W1VL36H.59-55-5 for the...

Samsung just announced that it successfully completed testing of a crucial technology, considered to be the staple of the future 6G network. For those who don't know, Samsung is also involved in the research and development of telecommunications networking equipment, not just smartphones. Samsung has partnered with KT Corporation and completed a test of the eXtreme multiple-input multiple-output (X-MIMO) technology in the 7GHz band. They achieved a peak download speed of a whopping 3Gbps by using an ultra-high-density antenna system. The said system incorporates four times the number...

Huawei is holding a big launch event on February 26 where we’ll see a handful of devices announced for the global market. One of these is the all-new Watch GT Runner 2, which has finally been confirmed by Huawei. Watch GT Runner 2 is the successor to 2021’s Watch GT Runner and was co-developed alongside two-time Olympic marathon gold-medalist Eliud Kipchoge. The wearable will cater to runners and features an “intelligent marathon mode” which will help users prepare for marathons. The event will also see the debut of the Huawei Band 11 Pro alongside the global launch of the Mate...

Back in 2024, Apple filed a patent application for an "Electronic Device and Case with Satellite Communication Capabilities", and this has just surfaced now. Basically, it's a case that comes with more and better antennas which can enhance satellite connectivity. The case will be made for iPhones but also iPads, apparently. As you can see in the drawing below, the case will have a part that flips open to point the internal phased antenna array towards the sky in order to get a better satellite signal. This will also ensure that touching the phone won't block the satellite signal, since...

Today, Xiaomi has announced its next global launch event, which is taking place in Barcelona, ahead of MWC, on February 28 at 2 PM local time (that's 3 PM in Eastern Europe, 1 PM in the UK, 6:30 PM in India, 5 AM in California, and 8 AM in New York). Thus, a rumor from a few days ago turned out to be accurate. As you can see from the post on X embedded below, the tagline for the event is "The New Wave of Imagery is arriving", so it's pretty clear that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will make its global debut on this occasion. The New Wave of Imagery is arriving.Mark your calendar 📝 February 28,...

The fifth One UI 8.5 beta just went live with the February Android security patch and an updated version of Bixby. Samsung has now officially detailed the upgraded Bixby, which is now being called a conversational device agent. In an official press release, Samsung detailed the new features coming to Bixby in One UI 8.5, which is expected to go official alongside the Galaxy S26 series on February 25. According to Samsung, the new Bixby will allow users to control and manage device settings using natural language. For example, a user could say they don’t want the screen to turn off...

Ever joined a WhatsApp group only to realise you’ve missed all the earlier messages? WhatsApp has now introduced a new Group Message History feature designed to put an end to that fear of missing out. The new feature allows group admins and members to share recent messages with newly added participants. WhatsApp says the shared message history will remain end-to-end encrypted. When adding new members to a group chat, a pop-up will appear with an option to share recent message history. Admins or members can choose to share between 25 and 100 recent messages with the new...

Samsung has a tradition of introducing a new arrangement of its Over the Horizon ringtone ahead of its Galaxy S-series launches and since we’re mere days away from the Galaxy S26 series introduction, it’s time for Over the Horizon 2026. This year’s arrangement is titled “A Soundtrack of the Earth” and was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The tune is inspired by the delicacy of nature and portrays a harmonious coexistence between technology and the planet. Composer and pianist Eunike Tanzil led the arrangement for the latest edition of Samsung’s ringtone, which was...

Realme today unveiled the P4 Lite as the fifth member of the P4 series, joining the previously launched P4, P4 Pro, P4x, and P4 Power. The Realme P4 Lite is a budget 4G smartphone, powered by the Unisoc T7250 SoC. The smartphone has 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage, and it runs the dated Android 15 out of the box, with no word from Realme on how many Android version upgrades the P4 Lite will receive. [#InlinePriceWidget,14451,1#] The Realme P4 Lite features a 6.74" 90Hz HD+ LCD on the front, and it can be operated even when your hands are wet or oily, or you are wearing...

Poco is expected to launch the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max in global markets soon. While the company has yet to officially confirm the devices, recent leaks have already revealed their key specs. Now, a new leak offers a first look at the design of the upcoming X8 Pro series. A tipster has shared official-looking renders of the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max on X, suggesting that the upcoming Poco devices are rebranded Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max. Poco X8 Pro Max (left) and Poco X8 Pro (right) The Poco X8 Pro Max is shown with a dual rear camera setup accompanied by a dual-LED flash. The...

vivo launched the T4 Pro back in August of last year, and the brand is now already working on its successor, which will unsurprisingly be called T5 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget,14095,1#] The upcoming device's existence has been revealed by its listing in an IMEI database. As you can see from the screenshot below, the listing also tells us that its model number is V2568. There are no other details outed at this time, however. Like its predecessor, the T5 Pro is expected to launch in India with a great specs to price ratio. The T4 Pro comes with a 6.77-inch 1080x2392 AMOLED screen...

Infinix launched the Hot 60 Pro and the Hot 60 Pro+ in July of last year, and now the brand is already working on the Hot 70 Pro. This phone has been spotted on the Carlcare Indonesia website, which also confirms that it sports 5G connectivity and that it has the model number X6896. Carlcare further unveils that the Hot 70 Pro will be offered in just one version, boasting 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Obviously, its presence on Carlcare in Indonesia also lets us know that the device will be sold in that country. Unfortunately, no other details about the Hot 70 Pro are available...

The Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro launched last September, and in fact the entire T series was unveiled every year during that month like clockwork. This, however, is set to change in 2026, according to a new rumor out of China. Apparently, Xiaomi will be launching the 17T and 17T Pro a whopping four months earlier - so, most likely around May. If true, this would be a massive reshuffle of the company's overall launch schedule. Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro The Xiaomi 17T allegedly has the model number 2602DPT53G, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the model number 2602EPTC0G. They are codenamed...

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro on February 25, at the same Unpacked event where the Galaxy S26 devices will make their debut. We've already seen quite a few leaks regarding the Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, including various renders, but now we have something a little bit different. A user on X claims to have snapped these shots showing Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro dummy units, shipped to retail stores for display purposes. The images show a metallic finish on the stems, which is probably meant to differentiate them from AirPods. Samsung Galaxy Buds4...

Nothing recently began teasing its upcoming Phone (4a) series on social media. The Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are set to be unveiled on March 5, featuring upgraded design and hardware. Ahead of the launch, Nothing has confirmed that the lineup will use Snapdragon chipsets but has not specified the exact model. However, recent leaks and a Geekbench listing suggest that both phones will be equipped with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC. Notably, the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro were powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, so it makes sense for the new models to feature its...

We're taking a look at vivo's new V70 series. Earlier, we gave you our impressions of the V70 Elite, so now, let's unbox the vivo V70. Our unit is the Alpine Grey model, and it comes with a 90W charger, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a simple silicone case. Unboxing the vivo V70 The Alpine Grey model is a curious shade. Depending on the lighting, it appears a light brown color or a diluted rose shade. In reality, it has a light grey back panel and a slightly darker grey frame. The phone feels nicely compact in the hand, thanks to its 6.59-inch display and sub-8mm...

Google released Gemini 3 Pro on November 19, and today, exactly three months later, it's introducing Gemini 3.1 Pro. This model "represents a step forward in core reasoning", Google says, being "a smarter, more capable baseline for complex problem-solving". This, Google says, is reflected in its performance in various AI benchmarks. You can see Gemini 3.1 Pro compared to the other latest models from Google's competitors, as well as with Gemini 3 Pro, in the image below. Google highlights Gemini 3.1 Pro's performance in ARC-AGI-2, which it describes as "a benchmark that evaluates a...

Earlier this month, Samsung released the fourth beta of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 family, and today the fifth beta is out to those who enrolled their devices in the beta program. The new firmware ends in ZZAN and includes the February 5, 2026 security patch level. It also comes with an updated version of Bixby. The rollout is currently taking place in the US, UK, India, Germany, and Korea. The new build is about 546-553MB in size. Samsung is now putting the finishing touches on One UI 8.5, which is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 family on February 25. After the...

The final three months of 2025 proved great for smartphone shipments in Europe as the market was up 2% compared to Q4 2024. According to Counterpoint Research’s Q4 2025 Smartphone Market Monitor, Apple was the leading brand in Europe with an estimated 33% share of all shipments. Cupertino saw strong demand for the iPhone 17 series, resulting in a 7% rise in shipments compared to the prior year. The report outlined strong demand for the 17 series in Eastern Europe. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14050, 1#] Samsung came in second with a 29% market share and a 4% rise in shipments,...

Rumors of a Meta smartwatch first surfaced in 2021, with leaked images appearing in 2022 before reports claimed the project was shelved. Now, a new report says Meta has revived the smartwatch project and plans to launch it this year. According to The Information, citing sources familiar with the project, Meta’s upcoming smartwatch, internally codenamed Malibu 2, is expected to launch in 2026 with health-tracking capabilities and Meta AI features. An AI-generated render of a Meta smartwatch The report claims the smartwatch project was revived during a company strategy meeting at...

Motorola is expected to launch the Edge 70 Fusion soon. A rumor claimed it would be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, but the smartphone was later spotted on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, leading to confusion. However, a newly leaked marketing image confirms that the Edge 70 Fusion will have the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 at the helm. Additionally, the image confirms that the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion will have 12GB of RAM onboard, though we've heard rumors of an 8GB model as well. Other rumored specs of the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion include 256GB storage, a 6.78" 144Hz...

A few days ago, the upcoming Honor Magic V6 was spotted in the hands of actor Nicholas Tse, and now it's been seen at the Winter Olympics, currently taking place in Italy. It was spotted in the hands of Xu Mengtao, Olympic gold medalist in aerial skiing. She was using the yet-unannounced phone at the Olympics as you can see in the image below. Honor has confirmed a collaboration with the athlete, dubbing her an ambassador for the foldable device. The Honor Magic V6 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, and to have a 200MP main camera, as well as a...

According to past rumors, Samsung's Galaxy A37 and A57 were supposedly getting official in the first half of February. That has obviously passed and the devices still haven't been announced, so if you're wondering what's going on, a tipster over on X purports to have the answer. Samsung has allegedly delayed their introduction to March. Unfortunately, there's no more specific time frame on offer right now than that. The Galaxy S26 family is launching on February 25, and Samsung probably doesn't want the A-series handsets to steal any of the flagships' thunder, so to speak. According...

vivo introduced the V70 series today at an event in New Delhi, India. The lineup includes two smartphones - V70 and V70 Elite. While the vivo V70 succeeds last year's V60, the V70 Elite is the first "Elite" model in the V Series. Whether or not Elite is the new Pro is something vivo hasn't confirmed yet. However, we did get to spend some time with the vivo V70 Elite, and here are our first impressions of the phone. The vivo V70 Elite arrives in a retail box similar to the V60's. It includes a charging cable, a SIM ejector, a 90W power adapter, some documents, and a protective case....

Ahead of the official launch of the Nothing Phone (4a) series on March 5, new details about the base model have surfaced online. The pricing and key specs of both the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro were also leaked recently. The Nothing Phone (4a) is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, as per a report. Notably, the device was also recently spotted on Geekbench with the same SoC, further corroborating the claim. Nothing Phone (3a) According to the report, the Phone (4a) will be offered in 8GB and 12GB RAM options as well as 128GB and 256GB storage variants. The...

The V70 Elite is vivo’s top-tier midrange offering and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest upgrades in the V-series. Armed with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, the V70 Elite is offering flagship-level performance. V70 Elite gets a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset alongside LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage The V70 Elite is built around a 6.59-inch AMOLED with FHD+ and an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is rated at up to 5,000 nits peak local brightness and gets a 32MP selfie camera and an integrated ultrasonic...

The Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max have received several certifications recently, suggesting an imminent launch. The Pro variant was also recently spotted on Geekbench, revealing details about its chipset. Now, a tipster has shared the complete specifications of both handsets. As per the tipster, the Poco X8 Pro Max will be powered by the Dimensity 9500s chipset, paired with LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Redmi Turbo 5 Max It is said to get a 6.83-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, up to 2,000 nits in high brightness mode, and 3,840Hz PWM support. The...

The new vivo V70 keeps some of the best features of the V60 while also bringing some changes that you can appreciate. Here’s what’s new and what’s the same. The V70 now has a flat 6.59” OLED display (1,260 x 2,750px), replacing the quad-curved 6.77” panel of the previous model. The display is brighter, with peak global brightness of 1,800 nits and peak local brightness of 5,000 nits (compared to 1,500 nits global and 5,000 nits local). It is a 10-bit panel with 120Hz refresh rate like before. An important upgrade is the switch to an ultrasonic fingerprint reader, which is faster, more...

vivo is set to unveil the V70 series today at an event in New Delhi, India. The lineup includes the V70 and V70 Elite, with the latter being the first "Elite" model in vivo's V Series. The launch event will begin at 12 PM IST (6:30 AM UTC), and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. vivo hasn't detailed the V70 and V70 Elite's specs sheets yet, but it has confirmed that the V70 and V70 Elite will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, respectively, making these smartphones the first in the V Series to have a Qualcomm chip at the helm. vivo...

Samsung dominated the Latin America (LATAM) smartphone scene in 2025, with 4 of the 10 best-selling devices being Galaxy phones. According to the latest Counterpoint Research report, Samsung’s Galaxy A06 topped the list as the best-selling smartphone in the region and accounted for 7% of all smartphone sales in the region for the past year. Samsung’s Galaxy A16, Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A56 were the other three Galaxy smartphones in the top 10 rankings. Motorola’s Moto G15 came in third place. The other Moto devices in the top ten are the Moto G05, which slots in sixth place, and the...

Google's Gemini can now create 30-second music tracks based on prompts. To accomplish this, it's using Lyria 3, Google DeepMind's latest generative music model. Music creation is rolling out today in beta in the Gemini app in English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese. Everyone over 18 gets access to it, but Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers will enjoy higher usage limits than those who aren't paying. To use this, simply describe an idea or upload a photo or video to tell Gemini to take inspiration from it. Cover art is automatically generated by...

Alongside the Note 60 and Note 60 Pro smartphones, today Infinix also made the Xpad 30E tablet official. This comes with an 11-inch 1920x1200 LCD screen with 440-nit typical brightness, and it's offered in three colors: Dreamy Purple, Forest Green, and Deep Blue. The device seems to be heavily education-oriented, coming with an "AI Tutor" that includes "Photo Solving", "Tap to Ask", AI Creation, and AI Screen Recognition, as well as "120K+ premium resources" like "curated textbook-aligned courses and exercises". The tablet also has 4G connectivity built-in. Infinix Xpad...

Earlier this month, Oppo confirmed that it will soon launch the Find X9s in India. The company also revealed that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. Now, a new report has leaked more details about the upcoming phone. According to the report, the Oppo Find X9s for global markets will offer different specs compared to the Chinese variant. It is said to sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Oppo Find X9 The phone will reportedly feature a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary camera, a 50MP...

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold launched in the US in late January and sold out in minutes, due to incredibly low stock levels. We recently heard that the company would restock the device in the US before the end of this month, and today Samsung has confirmed this. [#InlinePriceWidget,14292,1#] The Galaxy Z TriFold will once again be in stock in the US this Friday, on February 20, at 10 AM Eastern / 7 AM Pacific. The company has sent out email notifications about the restocking to those who signed up for more information on the company's website. Unfortunately, Samsung hasn't given...

Today we are unboxing a very special phone - the Slate Grey Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design. This is the latest in a series of Honor smartphone collaborations with Porsche, and it follows in the same footsteps - you get the maxed-out variant of Honor's current flagship, give it a dash of Porsche design, and make the retail package exquisite. Speaking of, you get a 120W charger, a slim, vegan leather-clad case, a braided USB-A to USB-C cable, and a Porsche-themed SIM tool. Case, 120W charger, and a custom SIM tool Porsche doesn't settle for less than the best, so this...

The Infinix Note Edge 5G, which was unveiled in global markets early last month, has now arrived in India. It is claimed to be the first handset in the country to be powered by the Dimensity 7100 chipset. It claims to have an AnTuTu score of over 7,50,000 and can be configured with up to 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. The phone sports a 6.78-inch curved LTPS AMOLED display that offers a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The display is rated to deliver up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness and is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. It also gets an in-display...

The Google Pixel 10a uses more recycled material than any previous Pixel a phone. Alas, this also extends to the specs since it’s mostly the same device as the Pixel 9a. We’ll get to that in a second, first let’s look at 10a’s green credentials. It’s the first in the a-series to use recycled cobalt, copper, gold and tungsten (at least 36% by weight). Its aluminum frame uses 100% recycled material and the packaging is 100% plastic-free. The Pixel 10a is powered by the same Tensor G4 chipset as the 9a and the other Pixel 9-series models. The chip comes from Samsung’s 4nm foundry. RAM...

Google’s annual developer conference is taking place on May 19-20. As usual, the event will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California and is scheduled to kick off on May 19 at 10AM PT (5PM UTC). Google confirmed that it will be livestreaming all keynotes, demos and developer sessions. Google also confirmed plans to unveil updates to Gemini AI, Android, Chrome and Cloud at the conference. Last year’s I/O event was mostly centered around AI with new releases to the Pro and Flash Gemini models as well as the Imagen 4 image generator and Veo 3 AI video...

vivo is all set to unveil the V70 Elite and V70 in India tomorrow. However, the lineup is also expected to include a V70 FE model, which could see a launch at a later date. New details about the FE variant, including its design, have now surfaced online. The vivo V70 FE appears to feature a pill-shaped rear camera module housing two sensors and a ring light. According to the report, the phone will include a 200MP primary rear sensor paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens. It is also said to sport a 32MP front-facing camera. The V70 FE will reportedly feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display...

Galaxy Unpacked is exactly one week away and Samsung is going all in on the teasers. The latest ones are all about Galaxy AI and the new image editing features that are coming to the native Galaxy camera app. Samsung is going all in on AI imaging by incorporating more creative tools inside the native camera app. Users will be able to capture, edit, and share images all in one place without switching apps. Samsung is touting new multimodal input, which will facilitate edits. Users will be able to describe how they want to alter their images in simple terms or even scribble shapes,...

Nothing recently announced the launch date for its upcoming Phone (4a) series. The company is expected to unveil the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro at the event. Ahead of the launch, a leak has revealed the phones’ pricing, specifications, and color options. According to the leak, the Nothing Phone (4a) will sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 1.5K resolution. Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro The base model is said to offer an upgraded triple 50MP rear camera setup with up to 70x digital zoom. It will reportedly offer a 32MP front camera. The phone...

Apple is working on three new wearable devices, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company is allegedly developing smart glasses, AirPods with cameras and "expanded AI capabilities", and "a pendant that can be pinned to a shirt or worn as a necklace". All three of these are being "built around the Siri digital assistant", which will "rely on visual context to carry out actions". All of the products will be paired to an iPhone, and all of them will have cameras, but the AirPods and pendant will come with lower-resolution cameras that are there only to help the AI,...

Google introduced AirDrop support in Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series last year, making it easier to share files with iPhone users. Now, the company is expanding this feature to more devices. In an official X post, Google confirmed that the Pixel 9 series is receiving AirDrop support in Quick Share. The feature will be rolled out to the base Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the coming days. The Pixel 9 series will now be able to share files with iPhone users in Quick Share. The feature should be available via a server-side update or via a software...

This is the freshly announced Infinix Note 60 Pro, and it looks a lot like an iPhone 17 Pro Max - see it on video. With that out of the way, let's do an unboxing. The phone ships with a generous helping of accessories - USB cable, 90W charger, USB earbuds, and a MagSafe-enabled case. Let's talk specs. The Infinix Note 60 Pro uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC with a vapor chamber for cooling. Infinix says to expect up to 120fps in popular titles like Honor of Kings. The phone's 6,500mAh battery (some markets will get 6,000mAh) has bypass charging for gaming, too. Speaking of...

If you've been wondering whether the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition (or Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica) is headed to international markets, we have some good news for you. The answer is yes, and this was recently confirmed by its certification in Thailand by NBTC. That has revealed that it's going to be offered under a different name though: it will be called Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi. That's a mouthful but it kind of makes sense - there have been three previous Leitz Phones so far, all exclusive to Japan, and so Leica seems to have given up on that line and replaced it with its...

Google is finally making the oft-leaked Pixel 10a fully official in a matter of hours, on February 18. Ahead of that, an ad that Google will run for the device in France has now been outed, you can take a look below. French Pixel 10a ad.[image or embed]— Roland Quandt (@rquandt.bsky.social) February 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM As you can see, AI photo features get the first shoutout, followed by "30 h" battery life, whatever that means, and the colors are shown as well. But the most interesting thing is that this ad mentions a reduced price for the device. This is probably meant to say that...

Infinix is launching a new Note series with a vanilla and a Pro model. The Pro is the first Infinix phone to use a Snapdragon chip since 2019 and it features a vapor chamber to keep it cool. The Infinix Note 60 Pro (our hands-on video is here) is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, a 4nm chip from last year. It is paired with 8/12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The 3D IceCore vapor chamber (4,758mm²) and 0.36mm copper sheet work together to reduce temperature by up to 3°C during intense gaming. Infinix Note 60 Pro The Pro also features an Active Matrix Display – a dot-style...

vivo is expected to launch the X300 FE soon. The phone has recently received certifications in multiple regions and was also spotted on Geekbench. Now, a tipster has revealed its color options, along with RAM and storage variants. According to a tipster, the upcoming vivo X300 FE will be offered in 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB configurations. The tipster adds that the phone will be available in Black and Blue, but expects there to be other color options. vivo S50 Pro mini The vivo X300 FE is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. As per the recent Geekbench listing, the...

Last month, the Infinix Smart 20 was spotted in the Google Play Console, and that revealed some of its specs. Now, the phone has been listed as up for sale by Lazada in the Philippines, complete with pricing. It's unclear if this represents the phone's actual launch or if it's a premature listing - the latter seems a tiny bit more probable since there are some typos as well as some missing info. Anyway, the phone is priced at PHP 4,499 (approximately $77) with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and PHP 5,830 (about $100) if you want 128GB of storage (the RAM stays the same). The phone...

Google is rumored to be developing better face unlocking tech for both the Pixel 11 family and upcoming Chromebooks. This endeavor is internally codenamed Project Toscana. According to someone who allegedly tested it, it will work without any additional visible sensors on the Pixel phones. It's unclear if it's using infrared like iPhones do, but if it is, then the IR bits are hidden under the display (and Apple is rumored to be going the same route for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max). So basically everything looks the same as on a Pixel 10, but, importantly, the face unlocking works as well...

According to a new rumor from China, Apple’s iPad Pro lineup may be left without a major update for years to come. Leaker Instant Digital believes the current M5 generation iPad Pro 13 and iPad Pro 11 are not going to get significant updates anytime soon. This rumor makes sense as Apple tends to wait a hefty amount of time before bringing any drastic changes to its Pro tablets. The iPad Pro received its first major redesign in 2018 with the Pro 11 (2018) and Pro 12.9 (2018) and then in 2024 with the M4 generation models. According to the new rumor, there are several factors at play,...

Samsung recently teased the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra's low-light photography chops, and today the company's arm in the US has released a short video teasing the phone's low-light video recording capabilities. That's nothing out of the ordinary, but here's the thing - the teaser video itself was "generated with the assistance of AI tools", as the company's disclaimer clearly notes at the bottom. That's... interesting, to put it nicely. Why wouldn't Samsung just share a video captured in low-light conditions with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, if the idea is to tease how good it is at...

After smart rings and action cameras Dreame, a brand that got famous for its robotic vacuums, is expanding into the smartphone business. A couple of weeks ago at a launch event in Poland, the company showed off the Dreame RS1, Air1 and E1. Now the company’s Weibo account is posting images of a luxury Dreame Aurora that doesn’t seem to be based on any one of those three. The bejeweled, gold-covered design certainly screams “opulence”... or maybe it screams something else depending on your taste levels. There are three different designs to choose from, maybe you like one more than the...

Earlier this year, during CES, Samsung announced its Galaxy Book6 laptop series powered by Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 processors, but it didn't disclose prices and launch dates for the European market. So today, the company is finally revealing the prices of all configurations and their availability. Pre-orders kick off on February 25 next week, just in time for the Galaxy S series Unpacked event. Actual shipments will commence on March 11, and the first European markets to get the Galaxy Book6 series are Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the Scandinavian countries,...

Motorola already launched the Razr 60 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, and we recently heard that the company would also make FIFA World Cup 26 themed versions of both the Signature and the Razr Fold. Today the same source is back with another bombshell: Motorola is apparently working on a fourth World Cup special edition. There will also be the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion FIFA World Cup 26 Edition. Motorola Razr 60 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition Clearly then, Motorola is going all-in with its collaboration with FIFA for this year's World Cup, which is taking place in Canada, the US, and Mexico...

Samsung's Exynos 2600 SoC, which will power (at least) the base model Galaxy S26 models (in some regions, it remains to be seen), boasts the best Ray Tracing in the game. The Exynos 2600's graphics processor, the Xclipse 960, posted a chart-topping 8,321 points in Basemark's In Vitro 1.0's Ray Tracing test, beating out the Adreno 840 inside the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by some 8%, and the Mali-G1-Ultra inside the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 by 17%. The Xclipse 960 uses AMD's latest RDNA 4 Ray Tracing technology, found in AMD's current-gen graphics cards. So if graphics are your...

Tecno’s Camon 50 series was supposed to get unveiled at MWC next month, but the Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro are already official in several markets in Africa. The pair share similar specs, but the Pro model does get a curved screen and a 3x telephoto camera. Tecno Camon 50 Pro (left) and Camon 50 (right) Camon 50 Pro is built around a curved 6.78" AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel features a 32MP selfie camera and an under-display optical fingerprint scanner. The non-Pro model features the same screen specs, selfie cam and fingerprint scanner but opts...

Lava, the Indian smartphone brand, has launched the Bold N2 4G in the country. It is an affordable 4G handset available in two color options and costs less than $100. The Lava Bold N2 4G succeeds the Bold N1 4G, which was unveiled in June last year. While the new model shares many of its specs with its predecessor, it features a refreshed design and improved ingress protection. The phone is powered by an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A chipset, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It does feature a microSD card slot for storage expansion. Lava has updated the...

Nothing has been teasing its Phone (4a) series for a while now and we finally have a launch date to look forward to – March 5. Nothing CEO Carl Pei shared a poster that hijacks the event invite for Apple’s own March 4 special experience event with a bright pink spray-paint overlay. Nothing Phone (4a) series launch poster We’re expecting two phones from Nothing – the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro. The Phone (4a) series is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 7-series chipsets, with the vanilla model appearing in a Geekbench test run with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip. Nothing...

Infinix is expected to launch the successor to the GT 30 Pro soon. While the brand has yet to share official details, the Infinix GT 50 Pro was spotted on Geekbench last month. Now, additional information, including design renders, has leaked. The leaked renders reveal a gaming-focused design for the GT 50 Pro, featuring a carbon-fiber weave pattern on the rear panel along with LED accents at the bottom. The device will reportedly sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. It is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate SoC,...

Samsung is set to finally unveil the Galaxy S26 series next week at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco. Just days before the announcement, a tipster has shared new details about the Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to well-known tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature an upgraded selfie camera. While it will retain a 12MP front-facing camera, matching the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the device will use a new sensor. Galaxy S26 Ultra leaked press image The Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to switch to a Sony sensor, replacing the Samsung ISOCELL 3LU used in its predecessor. Other...

Oppo’s Find X10 series is still several months away from launch, but a new leak has revealed details about the phones’ charging capabilities. The lineup is expected to include the Find X10, Find X10 Pro, and Find X10 Pro Max. According to a tipster on Weibo, the upcoming Find X10 lineup could include built-in magnets to support MagSafe-style wireless charging. Oppo Find X9 Pro Outside of Google’s Pixel 10 series, no other Android smartphones offer the feature. Even Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is rumored to skip built-in magnets and support only standard Qi2 wireless...

The upcoming Infinix Note 60 Ultra, designed by famed Italian house Pininfarina, has been certified by the FCC with the model number X6877. The certification interestingly reveals that the phone will have two battery capacities - rated at 5,850 mAh and 6,840 mAh, and advertised as typical 6,000 mAh and 7,000 mAh, respectively. This leads us to believe that, like other brands, Infinix will offer the Note 60 Ultra with the lower capacity in some markets like Europe, and with the higher one elsewhere. The FCC has also revealed that the Note 60 Ultra will support 30W wireless...

The Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max are definitely both coming soon, since we've already seen them getting certified by various authorities across the globe. Today, the Poco X8 Pro has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, because a prototype has run the benchmark. As you can see from the screenshot below, it managed a single-core score of 1,708 and a multi-core score of 6,297. It's powered by the recently unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC, the benchmark listing confirms. In the prototype that ran the benchmark, this was paired with 12GB of RAM, but of course Poco could...

While the Galaxy S26 series will headline next week’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds. Ahead of the launch, new official-looking renders of the upcoming Galaxy earbuds have surfaced, courtesy of a tipster. The renders don’t really reveal anything new, but they offer the clearest look yet at the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, along with their charging cases. Samsung will include a charging cable and extra ear tips with the Pro variant, while the standard model will come with only a charging cable in the box. Both...

Two separate prior leaks told us that both the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra would be priced exactly the same as their predecessors in Europe, and now a new report from France comes to confirm this information. Xiaomi 17 Ultra The Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra pricing for the Eurozone is in the table below. Model Colors Configuration (RAM / Storage) Price Xiaomi 17 Black, Venture Green, Ice Blue, Alpine Pink 12 / 256 GB €999 12 / 512 GB €1,099 Xiaomi 17 Ultra Black, White,...

Last month, Samsung teased that it will add “a new layer of privacy” to the Galaxy S26 Ultra with the new privacy screen feature. Now the company has shared a short video demonstrating how it works – it can make the whole screen or specific parts of it appear black when viewed from the side, without affecting legibility for you. Here’s the video. In this case the whole screen gets blacked out for any unwanted onlookers when the Zero-peeking privacy toggle is enabled. What’s interesting is that the phone has per-pixel control over this feature and can only black out notifications with...

The vivo X300 FE was certified for sale in Europe back in October, and in the meantime it's been given the go-ahead in India by BIS as well. Now, IMDA in Singapore has certified it too, along with TÜV in Germany. The phone has the model number V2537. The TÜV certification reveals that the phone has support for 90W wired charging. The X300 FE has also run Geekbench, revealing that it's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM in the prototype that ran the benchmark. Of course, vivo could offer other RAM amounts too. The device will run Android 16 with...

Honor is actively preparing the teaser campaign for its next flagship foldable - the Magic V6. The device was spotted in the hands of actor Nicholas Tse, giving us our first live look at its design ahead of its debut at MWC Barcelona. The V6 is shown in its red colorway and it resembles its predecessor with an octagon-shaped camera island with red and gold accents. The V6 will feature the flat sides and will retain the fingerprint scanner embedded inside the power button. Honor Magic V6 design The Chinese version of the Magic V6 is expected to bring a 7,150mAh battery with...

Apple is holding its first event of the year on March 4. Cupertino will host a “special Apple experience” across New York, London and Shanghai, with the event scheduled to start at 9AM ET/ 2PM GMT/10PM CST time. It remains to be seen if the event will be livestreamed or if Apple will simply launch the products via press releases. Apple event invite We’re expecting several products, with the iPhone 17e being the most often rumored device in the last few weeks. The successor to last year’s iPhone 16e is rumored to get upgraded to the Apple A19 chipset alongside a 6.1-inch screen with...

YouTube is having trouble with loading the comment section under its videos – some think that this is an anti-adblock measure. Multiple users on Reddit are reporting encountering the issue. For some, the video description also fails to load, not just the comments. People have tried multiple workarounds, e.g. refreshing the page seems to work occasionally, which suggests that this is a regular site issue. However, the most reliable “workaround” discovered so far is turning off the ad blocker. Comments and video descriptions are failing to load for some users What’s curious is that...

After a rocky start at the beginning of 2025, the Indian smartphone market recovered in mid-year and recorded a modest 0.5% year-over-year growth by the end, the latest IDC report claims. Manufacturers shipped 152 million units, and despite the market's flat state, some smartphone makers capitalized, mainly due to shifting consumer preferences. India's consumers are increasingly more interested in high-value smartphones, demanding premium and feature-rich models. This is evidenced by the 9% year-over-year value growth and the increased average selling prices, which rose 4% YoY to...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will be unveiled on Wednesday next week (February 25). In case you missed them, here are our articles covering all the leaked info for the Galaxy S26 Ultra as well as the Galaxy S26 and S26+. Either way, you must have heard by now – the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in all regions, while the Galaxy S26 and S26+ will use the Exynos 2600 in several regions (the exact regions are not 100% clear at this point). Here’s a preview of what to expect from those chips, thanks to TechManiacs who have gathered system info and benchmark...

Vivo’s V60 series has its newest member with the V60 Lite. Curiously, this is not the first time we’re seeing this phone as it originally launched in September of last year. The new version (V2549), which is listed in Panama, comes with one key change - it’s the first device to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chip, replacing the Snapdragon 685. vivo V60 Lite The rest of the specs are carried over from the V60 Lite with a 6.77-inch AMOLED (FHD+ 120Hz), 32MP selfie cam and an optical under-display fingerprint scanner. The back houses the same 50MP main cam and 8MP...

Realme is set to expand its P4 lineup in India this week with the launch of the Realme P4 Lite 4G. Arriving as the successor to the P3 Lite 4G from September last year, the new model brings an updated design along with other improvements. The Realme P4 Lite 4G will debut on February 20 with a 6,300mAh battery. It will offer 15W wired and 6W reverse wired charging support. According to Realme, the phone will be powered by an octa-core chipset. It will get a 6.74-inch 90Hz LCD display with a waterdrop notch and up to 563 nits of maximum brightness. The phone will feature a dual...

Apple currently sells eSIM-only iPhones across 12 markets, including the US, Japan, Mexico and Saudi Arabia and according to a new rumor, Europe might join them with the launch of the iPhone 18 series. A new report from Techmaniacs, suggests that Cupertino is gearing up to include Europe in the list of eSIM-only countries with the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max this fall. Apple is expected to split the iPhone 18 series into two separate launches, with the Pro models debuting in the usual September timeframe. According to the new report, iPhone 18 Pro Max’s battery capacity...

Rumors of an entry-level MacBook have been around for some time, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has now shared fresh details about the device. The upcoming laptop is said to come with Apple’s A18 Pro chip and an LCD display. According to Gurman, the low-cost MacBook will be unveiled in March and cost under $1,000. Despite its affordability, Apple is reportedly unlikely to compromise on build quality. Gurman adds that the laptop, codenamed J700, will feature an aluminum chassis produced using a new shell manufacturing process, which is said to be faster and more cost-effective. The...

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, and one of the standout features at the Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to be the new Privacy Display technology on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to a recent report from market research firm Omdia (via tipster Ice Universe), the privacy display technology will also make its way to Apple’s MacBook lineup. The report allegedly claims that MacBook models may adopt Samsung’s privacy display technology by 2029. If accurate, this would mark an interesting addition to laptops and could also be used by other brands in the...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is not only retaining its crown of the most popular phone in our database, but it's also starting to build a lead now that its official announcement is approaching. The second place has another interesting and allegedly imminently coming name - the Apple iPhone 17e. The most affordable member of Apple's lineup is reportedly going official next week. We then have the Galaxy A56 in third and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in fourth, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max makes it a top half of the chart entirely dominated by Samsung and Apple. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603,...

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17e next week, and ahead of that, Amazon UK has discounted the iPhone 16e. The iPhone Air also gets a discount. Meanwhile, Google’s Pixel 10 series continues to be on sale. The iPhone 16e is currently the most affordable iPhone on Apple’s portal. It comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, and is powered by the A18 chipset. iPhone 16e £100 off Read our review 128GB - £499 at Amazon UK It gets a single...

It was a pretty big week for Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks, as the majority of our most-read articles were related to the S26 series. Samsung finally confirmed the launch date for the S26 series. We’ll see the S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra make their debuts on February 25, just as expected. Samsung’s big launch event will take place in San Francisco and will be livestreamed on Samsung.com as well as YouTube. Samsung also went ahead and opened reservations for the S26 series. Users who sign up for the event are eligible for $30/€30 vouchers, a trade-in bonus, and a chance to win other...

The Galaxy S26 series launch is officially happening on February 25. There will be three models as usual – we already had a close look at all the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks, now it’s time to do the same for the other two models. Here is what we think we know about Samsung’s upcoming flagships. No Pro, No Edge Samsung never officially confirmed it, but it was reportedly developing a Galaxy S26 Pro to replace the vanilla model and a Galaxy S26 Edge to replace the Plus model. Poor sales of the S25 Edge made sure that the latter isn’t happening. As for the S26 Pro, we’re not sure what killed...

This week, two smartphone families are on sale – the Poco F8 duo and three Pixel 10 phones. The Pocos offer faster chipsets and bigger batteries, while the Pixels are first in line for new Android features. A couple of weeks ago, a 16/512GB Poco F8 Ultra was selling for €750. Now it costs the same, but Amazon also restocked the 12/256GB variant, which goes for €680. The Ultra has a large 6.9” 12-bit 120Hz OLED display, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and boasts a 6,500mAh battery (18:52h Active Use Score) with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is also equipped with...

The first public beta of Android 16 came out in January 2025, then the stable version started rolling out to Pixel phones in June. Other manufacturers released OS updates for their phones too, some faster than others and it varied from model to model too (flagships got priority). It’s almost time to go up to the next version – Google has officially confirmed that the first Android 17 beta will be out soon. But let’s rewind a bit – did your phone get Android 16? We’re asking because Google shared an Android version distribution chart a couple of weeks ago and it revealed that most devices...

Last week, we asked your opinion on two mid-range and two entry-level Motorola phones. We have the results from the poll in front of us now and let’s just say that some have more potential than others. Starting with the most promising model of the four, the Motorola Moto G77 was knocked for its Dimensity 6400 chipset – the 6000-series chips are better-suited for entry-level phones. The €300/£250 price range is home to much more powerful chips than this. The 108MP camera is the standout feature on the Moto G77 and such a high resolution sensor is indeed fairly rare in this segment....

This week we found some huge discounts on foldable phones that go up to $500 off. Don’t worry, though, there are plenty of bar phones to go around if you are not a fan of foldables. The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is $300 off at the moment, which makes it cheaper than the Samsung foldable at equal storage levels. The Pixel is down on performance (Tensor G5 vs. Snapdragon 8 Elite), but it does have more RAM than most Z Fold7 configurations (only the 1TB model has 16GB of RAM). The main 48MP camera on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a disappointingly small 1/2.0” sensor, which looks insufficient...

Samsung is reportedly working on a wide Galaxy Z Fold, and last year, some speculative renders showed us what this foldable smartphone could look like. However, thanks to One UI 9, we are now getting our best look yet at the wide Galaxy Z Fold. One UI 9 test builds for Samsung's unannounced Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 recently popped up, and those included a couple of animations, giving us our first sort of official look at the wide Galaxy Z Fold. These animations don't reveal much, but their presence in the One UI 9 builds confirms that Samsung is working on a wide Galaxy Z...

Google is set to unveil the Pixel 10a on February 18, and it has already shown us the phone's design. Not that we didn't know what the Pixel 10a would look like, but it's still good to have an official confirmation ahead of its unveiling. What Google hasn't revealed, though, is the Pixel 10a's specs sheet. While rumors claimed the Pixel 10a would just be a Pixel 9a in different colors, a new leak suggests that won't be the case entirely. German blog WinFuture claims to have retailer data that reveals the Google Pixel 10a will be almost identical to the Pixel 9a, with the Pixel 10a's...

A few days ago, Google said it would soon release the first Android 17 beta, and it did, but it was also quick to halt the release without any explanation. Well, the good news is that Google has resumed releasing Android 17 Beta 1, and it's now available for Pixel devices. Google says this build continues its work for more adaptable Android apps and brings significant enhancements to camera and media capabilities. Additionally, the Android 17 build includes expanded profiles for companion devices and new tools to optimize connectivity. Google has also replaced Developer Previews...

The global version of Honor's Magic7 Pro is finally being blessed with an update to MagicOS 10, the company's skin based on Android 16. Sure, it comes eight months after Google released Android 16, but better late than never, right? [#InlinePriceWidget,13480,1#] The update is MagicOS 10.0.0.121, and it arrives over-the-air as a 3.27GB download, so it's best grabbed over a fast enough network. You of course also need to make sure you have plenty of free space for it to download, extract, and install. The rollout is most likely happening in batches, as is always the case, so if you...

GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu has come out with a new research note, and in it he's outlined five upgrades coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max later this year. First, the Dynamic Island will be smaller, since the flood illuminator used for Face ID will be moved under the display. Next, the 48MP main camera will come with variable aperture. iPhone 18 Pro rumored colors Pu also details three chips coming to the Pro series. The A20 Pro will be powering the devices, and it will be made using TSMC's first-gen 2nm process and a new packaging design. The N2 chip will be the...

A new Poco smartphone, the C81 Pro, is on the way. This was revealed because it was just certified for sale in Thailand by NBTC. It has the model number 25128PC17G, and the certification confirms that it's going to lack 5G support. That and the fact that it's a member of Poco's entry-level C-series means we should expect a low-end device. It was also certified in January by SDPPI in Indonesia, but at the time it was identified as the Poco C81. In the meantime, it seems to have gained the Pro suffix - this is the same device. It's also expected to be sold in some markets as the Redmi A7...

Huawei launched the FreeBuds Pro 5 in China in late November, and now the company is almost ready to offer them globally. Huawei is currently teasing the international launch of the earbuds, which is taking place on February 26. The teaser video you can see below was posted to Huawei's official Instagram account. At the end of the video the February 26 unveiling date is clearly listed. The event is taking place in Madrid, Spain, the week before MWC takes place in Barcelona, which is definitely an interesting choice of location and timing. At the same event, the company...

Samsung is finally unveiling the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra on February 25 (missing the opportunity to align with the names and the year and have it take place on February 26). Ahead of that, the company is now in full teaser mode. Today, Samsung's US arm posted the video teaser you can see below to its X account. No spotlight needed. Can your phone do that? 🔆 Get ready for the next level of Nightography with #GalaxyAI to light up any occasion.Reserve now: https://t.co/dTlilFNoHy pic.twitter.com/hTRTenNLjL— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) February 12, 2026 The teaser is...

The Honor Pad X8 was announced in 2022, and now the Honor Pad X8b has quietly been launched in Saudi Arabia. We won't even try to make sense of the naming scheme and why, three and a half years after the X8, the X8b has arrived. The new tablet has an 11-inch 1920x1200 IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a 10,100 mAh battery. The Honor Pad X8b is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 on top, it's 7.25mm thin, and weighs 496g. It comes with a charger in the box, at...

Huawei is gearing up to hold a major launch event later this month and we’ve now gotten our first look at one of the new wearables that’s set to make its debut. The Huawei Band 11 Pro appeared inside the Huawei Smart Life app, giving us our first look at the device. We can see it will offer a refined look compared to the Band 10 with a curved screen and a metal casing with rounded corners. Huawei Band 11 Pro We can see two color options, with one featuring a bright green braided strap and another sporting a silicone strap in a more toned-down light blue option. There are no...

Sony was an early entrant into the open wear stereo (OWS) earbuds market with its original LinkBuds back in 2022 and its latest addition takes a different stylistic approach. The LinkBuds Clip arrive on the scene with the trendy clip-on design alongside claims of refined audio quality and up to 37 hours of continuous usage between the bud and its case. Let’s take a closer look at what comes with the LinkBuds Clip. They are packaged in the typical recycled cardboard box that you get with all recent Sony headphones and earbuds. You’re greeted by the charging/carrying case, which...