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Today β€” 25 February 2026GSMArena.com - Latest articles

The Honor Magic V6 will boast an IP69 rating, a tougher hinge and a new red color

25 February 2026 at 02:51

Honor will officially introduce the Honor Magic V6 at the MWC on March 1. While the phone is still under wraps, the company decided to offer a peek at the work it has done to make its latest flagship foldable tougher. Honor Magic V6 in Red The V6 will be rated IP68 and IP69. IPX9-rated devices are already on the market (the Magic V5 is among them), note the first digit – β€œ6” denotes that the phone is dust-tight. Almost every other foldable on the market is only rated β€œ5” for dust protected (i.e. 5 means that some dust may get in but won’t damage the device, 6 means no dust gets in at...

Samsung tipped to be working on a bigger 200MP sensor

25 February 2026 at 01:22

Samsung is now rumored to be developing a new 200MP 1/1.3-inch type camera sensor, that will be called ISOCELL HPC. That would be an increase in size from the HPB developed for vivo's X300 and X300 Pro, which is 1/1.4-inch type. The new sensor is high-end, and is expected to be used by Oppo in a future smartphone, most likely one in the Find X10 family. It features UFCC aka Ultra Fine Color Filter, which was developed by Samsung to reduce thickness while improving light transmission and color purity. It should also have ultra-high dynamic range. Source (in Chinese) | Via

Watch the Galaxy S26 Unpacked event live here

25 February 2026 at 00:01

This year the big show is a month later than usual, but it’s finally here – you can watch the Galaxy S26 Unpacked event live on YouTube below. We’re on location and will have more to report, but for now you can just enjoy the show. If you haven’t already, you can still register on Samsung.com for a $30/€30 discount once the phones are ready for pre-order – that should be later today or tomorrow morning at the latest. If the stream hasn’t started yet, you can check out our rumor round-up articles for the Galaxy S26 and S26+ as well as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. In addition to the new...

Google is improving earthquake alerts on Wear OS watches

24 February 2026 at 22:41

Google is now sending earthquake alerts to Wear OS devices even when they're not connected to a smartphone, according to the release notes for the latest version of Google Play Services. Google first brought Android's Earthquake Alerts System to Wear OS last year, but so far it was just basically mirroring the alert you received on your phone. From now on, even if your phone is too far to remain connected to your watch, the latter will still notify you about earthquakes. Of course, it will probably need a standalone internet connection to do so - thus, this most likely only applies...

Yesterday β€” 24 February 2026GSMArena.com - Latest articles

vivo is testing a phone with a 12,000mAh battery, claims tipster

24 February 2026 at 21:19

It appears that a vivo phone may soon join the growing list of smartphones featuring 10,000mAh or larger batteries. According to a tipster, the company is currently testing such a device. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed in a Weibo post that vivo is testing a phone equipped with a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. According to the tipster, the device uses a 4.53V single-cell silicon battery that has a rated capacity of 10,000mAh. Meanwhile, its typical capacity is said to range between 11,000mAh and 12,000mAh. The vivo phone is unlikely to launch anytime soon, as it will...

Oppo Enco Air5 Pro announced with updated noise cancelling and up to 54 hours of battery life

24 February 2026 at 20:11

Oppo’s latest midrange wireless earbuds are now official in China. The Enco Air5 Pro arrive as the successor to 2024’s Enco Air4 Pro with upgrades across the board. The Air5 Pro get upgraded Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity and come with 12mm dynamic drivers with Oppo claiming 100% increase in driver amplitude for more potent bass. You still get Hi-Res audio streaming support via the LHDC 5.0 codec as well as improved noise cancellation which is now rated at up to 55dB. Enco Air5 Pro key specs (machine translated from Chinese) The new buds also get larger batteries with Oppo...

Xiaomi launches 5,000mAh Qi2 power bank that is only 6mm thick and weighs 98g

24 February 2026 at 19:09

Xiaomi has brought out a petite new battery with MagSafe charging – the Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W measures only 6mm thick and weighs 98g. As you can tell by the overly descriptive name, this is a 5,000mAh power bank that can output up to 15W wirelessly using Qi2. It also has a USB-C port on the bottom – that is normally used to charge the battery itself, but it can also be used to charge a phone faster as the wired connection goes up to 22.5W. The battery is tiny but mighty enough to charge two devices at the same time – one wirelessly and one over the USB-C port...

vivo Y05 debuts with Unisoc SoC, big battery

24 February 2026 at 18:11

The vivo Y04 launched in February of 2025, and exactly one year later, its successor, the Y05, has now made its debut in the Middle East. The phone comes with a 6.74-inch 720x1600 IPS LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200-nit peak brightness, and it's powered by the 4G-only Unisoc T7225 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64/128GB of expandable storage. On the rear there's an 8MP camera, and for selfies you get a 5MP shooter. The Y05 has a metal frame and a plastic back, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button, an IP65 rating for dust and splash...

Oppo Find N6 officially teased with crease-less display

24 February 2026 at 17:12

The Oppo Find N6 is expected to launch in China soon, with a recent rumor suggesting a March 17 debut. While the exact launch date remains unconfirmed, Oppo has released a new teaser poster for the upcoming foldable. According to a poster shared on Oppo’s official Weibo channel, the Oppo Find N6 is coming soon. The teaser also includes the tagline β€˜smooth sailing’ and showcases the phone’s inner foldable display. The inner display is shown to be virtually crease-free, which is not common among foldable phones. Earlier this month, during an internal product showcase, the Find N6 was...

Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone emerges ahead of launch

24 February 2026 at 16:14

We’re mere days away from the Xiaomi 17 series global launch where we’ll see the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. But there’s a twist. Just as previously speculated, the Leica Edition will arrive with a different name for global markets: Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi. Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi Yes, that sure rolls off the tongue and it should not be confused with the Japan-exclusive three generations of Leitz Phones made by Sharp. The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi emerged in live images on X.com, and we can see its back design will...

OnePlus 15T launch confirmed, teased to be a compact powerhouse

24 February 2026 at 15:16

Earlier this year, a rumor suggested that the OnePlus 15T would debut in March. After several leaks and speculation, OnePlus has now officially confirmed the device’s existence and teased its launch. In a Weibo post, OnePlus Community Manager Shuai Lan revealed that the OnePlus 15T would debut soon in China. It will be a compact smartphone and is being teased as a dream-phone for small-phone enthusiasts. OnePlus 13T We’re not sure exactly what that means, but as per recent rumors, the upcoming OnePlus phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. It is said to pack the...

This is the Honor Magic V6 in Red

24 February 2026 at 14:00

We've got a first look for you today - the new Honor Magic V6 in Red. Honor will share the full details on Sunday, but for now let's look at some photos. The Honor Magic V6 will make its debut at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 1. This Red model is kind of special. It has a textured surface on the rear panel that feels like suede under your finger (especially under your nail). The red color is contrasty and deep when looked at directly. However, tilt the phone at an angle, and the threads in the panel begin to shift color and contrast. Hit the back panel the right...

iQOO 15R arrives with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, a 144Hz screen, and a 7,600 mAh battery

24 February 2026 at 12:55

iQOO today unveiled the iQOO 15R as the first 'R' model in its number lineup in India. The iQOO 15R is aimed at young professionals looking for a smartphone that's compact but also packs a powerful chipset and a big battery under the hood. iQOO is delivering on that by offering the iQOO 15R with a 6.59" AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and a 7,600 mAh battery. The display, protected by Schott Xensation Alpha glass, has a 144Hz refresh rate, a 2,750x1,260-pixel resolution, and a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and...

Gurman: iPhone 18 Pro to get a Red color option, no fun colors for iPhone Fold

24 February 2026 at 11:05

As Apple gears up to unveil new MacBooks and the iPhone 17e ahead of its March 4 event, fresh details about the company’s next flagship iPhones have emerged. In his latest newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is testing a new color option for the iPhone 18 Pro series. He notes that the new iPhones could be available in a deep red finish. iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange The new red shade is said to be positioned as the flagship color for the iPhone 18 Pro models. Gurman adds that Apple may retain the popular Cosmic Orange option while introducing the red variant...

Xiaomi Tag officially confirmed alongside global launch of Redmi Buds 8 Pro and a power bank

24 February 2026 at 10:01

Xiaomi is holding a grand event in Barcelona, Spain, on February 28, ahead of MWC, and we already know the company plans on giving the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra their respective global launches on that occasion. Recently, Xiaomi confirmed that the Pad 8 will appear on the same stage, but that's not all. The oft-leaked Xiaomi Tag is now officially confirmed as well, with a weight of just 10g. Xiaomi Tag, Redmi Buds 8 Pro, and UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank It will be launching on February 28, which is also when the Redmi Buds 8 Pro are getting their international unveiling....

Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra's EU Energy Labels confirm their battery capacities

24 February 2026 at 08:03

Samsung's Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are getting official in less than 48 hours, on February 25. Ahead of that, their mandatory EU Energy Labels have been outed today, and these confirm the phones' battery capacities once again. As rumored countless times before, the only one of the three that's getting a bigger battery than its predecessor is the vanilla S26. It has a battery rated at 4,175 mAh, which will be advertised as 4,300 mAh typical capacity. The Galaxy S26+ has a battery rated at 4,755 mAh, which will be marketed as 4,900 mAh typical capacity, while the Galaxy S26...

The European Realme 16 Pro has a smaller battery and better software support

24 February 2026 at 06:03

Realme unveiled the 16 Pro for India back in January, and now the European model has been listed by the official site, revealing some key differences. Whereas the Indian model has a 7,000 mAh battery, the European one only gets 6,500 mAh. Furthermore, while the Indian model supports 80W wired charging, the European one only does 45W. [#InlinePriceWidget,14400,1#] In European markets, the phone is only offered with 8GB of RAM (paired with 256GB or 512GB of storage), but the Indian version is offered in a 12/256GB version too. NFC and eSIM are both supported in Europe but not in India,...

Oppo Find N6's special box contents exposed

24 February 2026 at 04:02

Oppo is launching the Find N6 very soon, and ahead of that, today in China the purported contents of the Find N6 'gift box' (machine translated from Chinese) got outed. We assume not every Find N6 box will be outfitted with all this stuff, perhaps only those who pre-order will get the contents shown here, or this could be some special edition. Anyway, the box contents are impressive. You get the phone of course, a magnetic stand and charger, an aramid fiber case, a magnetic card holder, and a 20W power bank. The Find N6 is going to be powered by the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5...

iPhone 18 Pro series enters test production phase, rumor claims

24 February 2026 at 02:01

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...

Samsung led European smartphone market in 2025, Apple and Honor grew the most in the Top 5

24 February 2026 at 00:01

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%,...

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Xiaomi teases the global 17 Ultra with a video

23 February 2026 at 22:33

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 officially confirms the Edge 70 Fusion's main specs, shows all the colors

23 February 2026 at 21:18

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 unveils new A6 phone with 7,000mAh battery, A6s, A6i+ and A6v also launch

23 February 2026 at 20:11

Oppo has a large number of devices named β€œA6” 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...

Xiaomi Pad 8's global launch set for February 28

23 February 2026 at 19:12

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...

Here are all the new devices Apple plans to release next week

23 February 2026 at 18:13

Apple is hosting a β€œspecial 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 will introduce its first humanoid robot at the MWC

23 February 2026 at 17:13

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 β€œultra-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...

Here’s the Nothing Phone (4a) and its new Glyph Bar

23 February 2026 at 16:14

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...

Screenshots confirm the two battery capacities for the Honor Magic V6

23 February 2026 at 15:16

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...

Don’t expect Bluetooth features on the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen

23 February 2026 at 14:16

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...

Upcoming Chinese flagships may offer privacy display tech similar to Galaxy S26 Ultra

23 February 2026 at 13:22

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...

Another rumor claims iPhone 18 Pro will get an upgraded selfie camera

23 February 2026 at 11:30

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...

Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature showcased in leaked hands-on video

23 February 2026 at 10:25

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,...

Top 10 trending phones of week 8

23 February 2026 at 04:11

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...

Apple iPhone 17e: what to expect

23 February 2026 at 00:41

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...

Pixel 10a is here, Galaxy S26 is coming, Week 8 in review

22 February 2026 at 21:44

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...

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera allegedly spotted in the wild

22 February 2026 at 19:06

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...

Deals: Pixel 10 and 9a prices drop ahead of Pixel 10a's launch, Poco F8 Pro also gets cheaper

22 February 2026 at 16:29

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...

Weekly poll: will you buy the new Google Pixel 10a?

22 February 2026 at 13:51

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/Β£500/€550/β‚Ή50,000 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...

Weekly poll results: most of you are on Android 16 already

22 February 2026 at 11:18

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 you schedule messages to be sent automatically in chats

22 February 2026 at 08:37

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...

Deals: Pixel 10a arrives, but the Galaxy S25 FE and OnePlus 15R might be better deals

22 February 2026 at 06:03

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...

Galaxy AI turns into a multi-agent ecosystem, adds deep integration with Perplexity AI

22 February 2026 at 03:31

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...

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra online exclusive colors

22 February 2026 at 01:34

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...

Caviar announces Apple iPhone Air that features 24k gold and costs over $11,000

21 February 2026 at 23:09

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...

Deals: Pixel 10a is here, Galaxy tablets, Xiaomi and Poco phones discounted

21 February 2026 at 21:33

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 Β£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 Β£100 off 128GB - Β£499 at Amazon UK 256GB - Β£599 at...

OpenAI is allegedly making a pricey smart speaker with a built-in camera

21 February 2026 at 18:33

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...

Meta is now targeting mobile users first with Metaverse

21 February 2026 at 15:32

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 β€œalmost exclusively mobile.” As part of the change, Meta is splitting...

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is 'coming soon,' color options confirmed by Flipkart

21 February 2026 at 12:55

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/Sxv1vXwlTqβ€” Motorola India (@motorolaindia) February 21, 2026 While Motorola hasn't explicitly mentioned the Edge 70 Fusion in any of its X posts, the use...

Realme C83 RAM and storage amounts leak along with pricing

21 February 2026 at 04:21

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...

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