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Honor shows off its Blade Battery, which is designed for foldables with 7,000+ mAh capacity

1 March 2026 at 20:37

The Honor Magic V6 is one of the first big announcements coming out of this year’s MWC – the most impressive figures on its spec sheet are how thin it is, 4.0mm unfolded and 8.8mm folded, and how big its battery is, 6,660mAh. The phone reaps the benefits of Honor’s partnership with battery maker ATL. Its battery features fifth-generation Silicon-Carbon (Si-C) material. It achieves a high energy density by using 25% silicon content, which is the highest in the industry, according to Honor. As impressive as the Magic V6 battery is, Honor isn’t stopping there and is working on even thinner...

Honor MagicPad 4 launches in Europe with early bird pricing and offers on accessory bundles

1 March 2026 at 17:38

The Honor MagicPad 4 becomes the first tablet to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (the non-Elite near-flagship chipset). It is available starting today, though retail stores might have to wait until the 3rd. The tablet will be available at a discount this month and there are bundles with accessories on promo prices too. The offers for the UK and EU markets are slightly different, so let’s split them. Honor MagicPad 4 in Gray and White In the UK, the base MagicPad 4 (12/256GB) costs Β£600, while the 16/512GB upgrade is Β£700. However, a Β£100 early-bird voucher is available to...

Honor Magic V6 arrives with IP69 rating, SD 8 Elite Gen 5 and 6,660mAh Si-C battery

1 March 2026 at 17:19

Honor kicked off MWC 2026 by announcing its latest foldable – the Magic V6. It’s a milestone not just for Honor but for foldables in general, being the first to sport IP68 and IP69 ingress protection. And it’s a proper flagship, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, triple cameras with a dedicated 3x optical zoom periscope and an upgraded 6,660mAh Si-C battery. Honor Magic V6 From an engineering perspective, this is Honor’s toughest foldable to date. It features a new Super Steel Hinge made of the strongest commercially available steel, and it’s tested at up to...

Honor Magic V6 unboxing and hands-on

1 March 2026 at 17:00

The Honor Magic V6 is now official, so let's do an unboxing. Ours is the Red model, and it ships with a USB cable and a color-matching red-and-gold case. The Magic V6 supports faster 80W wired and 66W wireless charging to the Magic V5's 66W/50W, but you'd need to buy the needed charger. The rear of the case tries to emulate the suede-like finish of the phone's rear panel, but it's nowhere as nice to the touch. It does, however, have the same color-changing qualities as the phone itself - the red changes its contrast under different angles. The case also has a clever kickstand...

Watch Honor’s MWC event livestream here

1 March 2026 at 15:24

Honor is ready to showcase several highly anticipated devices at its MWC event today, and you can tune in to the action via the stream below. The event is scheduled to start at 1PM CET time (12PM UTC) and we’ll be covering all of the major announcements from the event floor. So, what can we expect from this grand keynote? Honor’s next-gen book-style foldable Magic V6 for one. The device has been part of a teaser campaign for quite some time now and we’ll finally get to see it go official. It will be the first foldable to bring IP68 and IP69 ingress protection, while also boasting a...

Weekly poll: will you buy a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+ or S26?

1 March 2026 at 14:01

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may be named after the year 2026, but the three models feel like they are from different times. The Ultra once again gets the best new features, the vanilla model gets few but important upgrades, while the Plus model, well, there isn’t much to say about that one. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a new Privacy Display feature. Compared to the S25 Ultra, it also has wider apertures on its 200MP main (f/1.4 instead of f/1.7) and 5x 50MP telephoto module (f/2.9 instead of f/3.4). Samsung also finally pushed past its self-imposed 45W charging limit and the new...

Redmi Buds 8 Pro unboxing

1 March 2026 at 11:01

These are the Redmi Buds 8 Pro in Glacier Blue, and we’re ready to unbox them right after their global premiere. They are the latest addition to the Redmi brand’s audio portfolio and bring some impressive specs, including triple drivers, hi-res audio streaming with LDAC support and active noise cancellation (ANC) rated at up to 55dB, all while retailing for under €100/Β£100. Our Glacier Blue review sample is arguably the best color option, with the other two being plain black and white. It has a satin-like matte finish with slight hints of silver throughout the case and buds. The...

Weekly poll results: the Google Pixel 10a gets no love

1 March 2026 at 08:01

Last week, we asked our readers whether they had any interest in buying a Pixel 10a – the answer is a resounding β€œno”. The majority of voters think there are better mid-rangers on the market. The best thing that we can say based on these results is that around a third of voters think that the 10a isn’t a bad phone, it’s just overpriced. Which is bad. Jokes aside, there was a similar attitude in the 9a poll a year earlier, but people warmed up to the 9a over time – or rather as the price cuts came in. So, maybe there is hope for the new model. One good reason to jump on the Google Pixel...

Xiaomi Watch 5 unboxing

1 March 2026 at 05:02

Xiaomi's latest Wear OS smartwatch is here, and it means serious business. Meet the Xiaomi Watch 5, a no-compromises smartwatch with a massive battery. Before we go through the numbers, let's do an unboxing. The Watch 5 ships with Xiaomi's typical two-pin magnetic charger. We're not fans of it. First, it ends on a USB-A connection, not a USB-C, which isn't ideal in early 2026. Second, the two-pin design means you need to fiddle when placing the watch down to charge. It'd be much easier if Xiaomi went with a universal magnetic design, like Samsung and OnePlus. Charger aside, the...

Weekly deals: Galaxy S26 series launches, plus new Galaxy Buds4 and accessories

1 March 2026 at 02:03

Next week will be busy with news from the MWC and upcoming Apple announcements. This week the big event was the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. In case you missed it, this post serves as a jumping off point to the most important details. We also have a hands-on review with all three S26 models as well as a hands-on video. Long story short, the S26 trio is already on pre-order and will officially go on sale on March 11. The first shipments should start arriving around that time too. It’s important to highlight that Samsung revised the prices of the S-series models – here’s the detailed...

The OrigArmor anti-reflective screen protector for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available

1 March 2026 at 00:00

TORRAS is launching a new anti-reflective screen protector designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The OrigArmor Screen Protector also boasts high light transmittance, enhanced protection against damage and easy installation with a roller tray system. You can find it now on the official TORRAS store as well as on Amazon. The TORRAS OrigArmor screen protector for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Since the S24 Ultra, Samsung has been using special glass for the display that cuts down on reflections. However, typical screen protectors negate this advantage of the...

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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro unboxing and hands-on

28 February 2026 at 21:01

A few months after launching in China, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is expanding to more markets around the world. This is one of Xiaomi’s thinnest LCD tablets as it is 0.4mm slimmer than the Pad 7 Pro. The new slate measures only 5.8mm thick and weighs 485g (15g less than the previous model). You might not think it matters, but these improvements add up over time – the Pad 7 Pro was 0.3mm thinner than the Pad 6 Pro and now this model shaves off an extra 0.4mm. This matters since tablets almost have to be used with a case of some sort. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro measures 5.8mm thick and weighs...

Testing theΒ Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W

28 February 2026 at 19:31

Are two 5,000mAh power banks the same size? Before you say β€œof course”, we need to clarify what we mean by size. In terms of physical size, putting the new Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W next to a 5,000mAh power bank from EcoFlow shows a stark difference. The Xiaomi power bank weighs only 98g and measures 98.5 x 71.5 x 6.0mm. The EcoFlow power bank is nearly twice as heavy at 180g and it is more than twice as thick at 108.0 x 70.0 x 14.4mm. To be fair, some of that is due to the integrated charging cable and kickstand on the EcoFlow, but the Xiaomi uses a cutting-edge...

Xiaomi Tag unveiled, we go hands-on

28 February 2026 at 19:01

Xiaomi launched a tracking tag called simply the Xiaomi Tag. We have one in our hands and we can see a few reasons why you may want to pick one up over trackers from other brands. First, it’s how you can get one – an individual tag costs €18, while a pack of four goes for €60. For comparison, a second-gen Apple AirTag is €35 (or €120 for four), a Samsung SmartTag2 is €40 (€130 for four) and a Moto Tag 2 is also €40 (€130 for four). Xiaomi undercutting the competition’s pricing is nothing new, but the difference is double or more in this case. The Xiaomi Tag is slender and cleverly...

Xiaomi unveils the Leica Leitzphone with a rotating Leica Camera Ring, 200MP telephoto camera

28 February 2026 at 18:46

Xiaomi today announced the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra for international markets at an event in Barcelona, Spain, alongside a bunch of other products, including the Leica Leitzphone. No, it isn't one of those Japan-exclusive Leitz Phones made by Sharp, but basically the global version of the China-exclusive Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition we already reviewed, with the most notable difference being the battery capacity. [#InlinePriceWidget,14380,1#] The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition packs a 6,800 mAh battery, whereas the Leica Leitzphone is fueled by a 6,000 mAh battery, just like the...

Xiaomi 17 Ultra goes global with 200MP 75-100mm camera, Xiaomi 17 joins it with a 6,330mAh battery

28 February 2026 at 18:30

The Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launched in China at the end of Q3 last year – so if you wrote them off as China-only phones that you can’t buy, it’s time to have a second look since they are now launching to new markets. There are no surprises on their spec sheets, other than the predictable decrease in battery capacity for the global models. Also, the 17 Pro isn’t part of the global rollout, but we’ll talk about it in a second. Xiaomi 17 Ultra The Xiaomi 17 Ultra brings serious camera hardware. It is equipped with a 50MP 1”-type Light Fusion 1050L sensor with LOFIC HDR and...

Samsung confirms satellite communication support for the Galaxy S26 series

28 February 2026 at 14:51

Samsung already has smartphones with satellite communication support, but there was no explicit mention of the same for the recently unveiled Galaxy S26 series. Well, Samsung has finally confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series - which includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra - supports satellite communication. Samsung stated that expanding satellite communication support with the Galaxy S26 series reflects its continued commitment to enhancing user safety and providing seamless mobile experiences. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] For those unaware, satellite communication...

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+'s key specs and renders surface

28 February 2026 at 11:51

Motorola is set to unveil the Edge 70 Fusion next week, and we recently saw leaked renders of its FIFA-themed version, which should also go official soon. Now, a new leak reveals that the Lenovo-owned brand is planning to launch a Plus model as well, whose key specs and renders have surfaced online. The renders show the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ in four colors, and the source claims their back panels will have a "nylon and linen-inspired" design. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+'s leaked renders Additionally, the source claims that the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ will pack a 6.78" 1.5K...

Watch Xiaomi’s global launch event live here

27 February 2026 at 22:01

It’s almost time for Xiaomi’s big launch event, where we’ll see the global debut of the Xiaomi 17 series alongside new additions to its tablets and wearables. The keynote is set to start at 2PM Barcelona time (1PM UTC) tomorrow and will be livestreamed on YouTube through the linked video below. Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra are the two most anticipated devices. The pair will be joined by the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi aka the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. Sadly, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are not expected to join the other three members of the 17 series on their global...

Ultrahuman Ring Pro unveiled with 15-day battery life, improved sensors and processing

27 February 2026 at 20:31

Ultrahuman has come out with a new smart ring – the new model lasts longer on a single charge, collects more accurate data and has an important safety feature. And there is a new AI too, of course. Ultrahuman Ring Pro colors The Ultrahuman Ring Pro advertises up to 15 days of battery life. For comparison, the Ultrahuman Ring Air lasts 4-6 days on a charge according to official numbers. That’s a massive upgrade but isn’t the end of it either. The new ring comes with a new Pro Charger, which extends the ring’s endurance up to 45 days. The case can be charged over USB or with...

The new HMD Luma is a 4G phone with a 50MP camera, 3.5mm jack and a microSD slot

27 February 2026 at 19:19

HMD launched a new model called Luma – no, not β€œLumia”, though that might have been cool. This appears to be similar to the HMD Vibe, though with a lower-end chipset. The HMD Luma is powered by the Unisoc T615, a 12nm chip with Cortex-A75 and A55 cores, which are pretty old at this point. The phone is configured with 4GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage – there is a microSD slot available. Disappointingly, the phone comes with Android 15 out of the box. HMD Luma Besides the memory card slot, the phone has other β€œold-school” features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and an FM...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in for review

27 February 2026 at 17:59

Thanks to the magic of modern air travel (and sleeping while traveling), the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has arrived at GSMArena HQ and is straight in for review! The unboxing isn't amazingly interesting - you get a USB-C cable and the phone, that's it. We have the 12/256GB Cobat Violet S26 Ultra. The new phone may appear quite similar to its predecessor at first glance, but it isn't. The S26 Ultra is slightly taller and wider, but it's thinner and also slightly lighter. The design is a bit different, too, thanks to the slight camera island. It's a personal choice whether you like the...

Honor exec showcases Magic V6’s crease-less display

27 February 2026 at 16:21

The teasers for the upcoming Honor Magic V6 keep on coming and the latest one gives us our best look at the foldable’s inner display. Honor executive Wang Fei shared the images on Weibo, which show no visible crease along the middle. When viewed head-on, the main display does indeed appear to be fully crease-less, which is impressive, as all current foldables exhibit some form of ridge along the middle. Honor Magic V6's main display According to Fei, Honor achieved the Magic V6’s crease-less display without compromising other parameters like its thin and light design, battery...

Infinix's first global brand ambassador is Itzy's Yuna

27 February 2026 at 15:15

Today, Infinix has announced its first global brand ambassador: K-pop girl group Itzy's member Yuna. Itzy was formed in 2019 and she's been a member ever since, while this year she's also made her acting debut, and is planning to release her first solo record in March. As the youngest member of Itzy, "her vibrant confidence is her signature", Infinix says in its official press release. She is now joining forces with Infinix for the launch of the Note 60 series, the brand's latest flagship family. This partnership "marks a strategic evolution for Infinix, elevating its appeal to the...

These are Motorola’s FIFA World Cup 26-branded Razr Fold and Edge 70

27 February 2026 at 14:19

Motorola is the official smartphone partner of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and it already launched its first themed device earlier this year with the Razr 60 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition. That won’t be the only device as Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared official renders of the upcoming Moto Razr Fold and Edge 70 FIFA World Cup 26 smartphones. Razr Fold FIFA World Cup 26 Edition Razr Fold FIFA World Cup edition dons a black paint job with a textured back panel featuring the number 26 pattern and gold accents for the Moto bat symbol and FIFA 26 badge. We can see the lockscreen also...

Samsung confirms the S Pen is here to stay

27 February 2026 at 13:22

Samsung removed the S Pen's Bluetooth functionality with last year's Galaxy S25 Ultra, leading some to believe the Korean brand would ditch the S Pen with the recently announced Galaxy S26 Ultra. Fortunately, that didn't happen. And the good news is, Samsung has confirmed that the S Pen isn't going anywhere. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] In an interview with Bloomberg, Won-Joon Choi, COO of Samsung's Mobile Experience Business, confirmed that Samsung is currently working on a next-gen version of the S Pen stylus. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with its S Pen "We’re working on a more...

Samsung Galaxy S25 series gets sixth One UI 8.5 beta, possibly the last

27 February 2026 at 11:30

At its grand Unpacked event in San Francisco, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, and all three are running One UI 8.5 based on Android 16. The company has been beta testing One UI 8.5 on its previous-generation flagships, the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, for quite a while now, and today a new build has been released. Following up on the fifth beta, which came out exactly one week ago, the sixth beta is now here for those who are enrolled in Samsung's beta program. The latest build identifies as ZZAO. It fixes a bunch of issues related to Bixby, sketch conversion in...

This Asus gaming tablet PC is built in collaboration with Kojima Productions

27 February 2026 at 10:15

Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) recently collaborated with Kojima Productions to create a custom-designed gaming tablet PC, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP. Kojima Productions is the studio founded by the legendary game director Hideo Kojima, who created popular franchises such as Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding. The ROG Flow Z13-KJP was initially revealed at CES 2026 but is now finally up for pre-order. The ROG Flow Z13-KJP is designed by the artist Yoji Shinkawa, who has worked with Kojima for the art design of all of his games as well as several other notable titles. It is a...

Realme Narzo Power 5G is launching next week with very familiar specs

27 February 2026 at 08:59

Realme's Narzo sub-brand is about to add a new member. The company has revealed that the Narzo Power 5G is going to be launching in India on March 5, and it will sport a huge 10,001 mAh battery. If that number sounds eerily familiar to you, that's because it's the exact same battery capacity employed by the Realme P4 Power, which was launched a few weeks ago. Nero’s phone doesn’t β€˜last’. It dominates time.10001mAh on #realmeNARZOPower runs the day on your terms, work, fun, repeat, without pausing to plug in.Launching 5th March, 12 PM.Know more: https://t.co/ndn4EjNP81...

New OnePlus 15T camera leak disappoints

27 February 2026 at 06:57

The OnePlus 15T is coming soon as the successor to the 13T launched last April. Today a new leak out of China purports to detail its rear camera setup, and it's disappointing if you were expecting any upgrades over its predecessor. Like the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 15T will allegedly have a 50MP main camera using Sony's 1/1.56" type Lytia 700 sensor with OIS, and a 50MP telephoto camera using Samsung's 1/2.76" type ISOCELL JN5 sensor. The only change, if this rumor is accurate, will be in the telephoto shooter's aperture, which goes from f/2.0 in the 13T to f/2.8 in the 15T. The...

vivo will be showing the X300 Ultra at MWC

27 February 2026 at 05:00

vivo's upcoming camera flagship for 2026, the X300 Ultra, has been leaking a lot lately, and today the company has officially acknowledged that it's coming soon. The X300 Ultra will be shown by vivo during Mobile World Congress (MWC), which takes place in Barcelona, Spain from March 2 to March 5. The company bills this as the phone's "first global preview", which seems to also confirm that it will be launched internationally and won't stay confined to the Chinese market. This was rumored extensively before, but it's nice to have an official confirmation, indirect as it may...

Honor unveils Magic8 Pro Professional Imaging Kit, we give it a try

27 February 2026 at 03:37

Honor jumped aboard the professional photography kit train today. The maker released the Magic8 Pro Professional Imaging Kit, made by partner Telesin. It fits the Magic8 Pro and adds a magnetically-attachable camera grip, and a 2.35x Telephoto Extender lens that brings the Magic8 Pro's 85mm zoom lens to an effective 200mm. The kit consists of nearly 10 individual pieces. At the center of it is a case for the Magic8 Pro. Not only does it serve its photography duties, but it has built-in Qi2 magnets and what Honor calls a radiator grille design, which helps with heat dissipation. You...

Google launches Nano Banana 2

27 February 2026 at 02:31

Google is introducing Nano Banana 2 today, also known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, following the release of Gemini 3.1 Pro not long ago. Nano Banana 2 is replacing Nano Banana Pro across the Fast, Thinking, and Pro models inside Gemini. Nano Banana Pro will remain accessible to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers for specialized tasks via the three-dot menu. Nano Banana 2 is also headed to Google Search's AI Mode, where it will be available through the Google app as well as mobile and desktop browsers. Google promises that Nano Banana 2 delivers "the advanced world knowledge, quality...

Tim Cook teases a week of Apple announcements

27 February 2026 at 01:01

Apple is set to announce several new products next week and Tim Cook just joined in on the teasers with a short video clearly hinting at new MacBooks and iPads. A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning! #AppleLaunch pic.twitter.com/PQ9gM2Gl2rβ€” Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 26, 2026 Cupertino is expected to use press releases for its upcoming launches, with a total of 7 devices expected. The iPhone 17e is one of them, and it’s expected to be joined by the long-rumored A18 Pro-powered MacBook, a new baseline iPad with the A18 chip, 11" and 13" iPad Airs powered by the Apple M4 chip...

Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 EU Energy Labels show some intriguing changes

26 February 2026 at 23:45

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra flagships yesterday. The company is also working on the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 mid-rangers, and has been for quite some time judging by the number of leaks we've seen about them so far. The two are definitely launching soon, though, and today their mandatory EU Energy Labels have appeared. These show 52-hour battery life for the A57 and 53 hours for the Galaxy A37, and both phones will be IP68 certified for dust and water resistance. That's up from IP67 on their predecessors. Samsung Galaxy A57 (left) and Galaxy...

Nothing officially confirms the Headphone (a), reveals the launch date

26 February 2026 at 22:01

Nothing has already announced a launch event taking place in London on March 5 for the Phone (4a) series. Today, the company has also confirmed that the Nothing Headphone (a) will also be unveiled at the same time, as has been rumored before. The Nothing Headphone (a) will complement the Nothing Headphone (1) in the company's portfolio as a more affordable option, if past rumors were accurate. Like the Headphone (1), the Headphone (a) is over-ear. The company promises we can expect "bold colorways" on the Headphone (a) and the longest battery life of any Nothing audio product to...

Huawei Band 11 series debuts, FreeBuds Pro 5 go global

26 February 2026 at 20:31

Alongside the brand-new Watch GT Runner 2, Huawei unveiled its Band 11 series and also expanded the availability of its FreeBuds Pro 5 flagship wireless earbuds. Band 11 and Band 11 Pro The Band 11 series comes in two flavors this year. Both versions feature 1.62-inch AMOLED displays with 286 Γ— 482px resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and Always on Display (AOD) functionality. The one on the Band 11 Pro gets a slight curvature and a more rugged-looking casing. It’s also rated at 2,000 nits peak local brightness, while the Band 11 maxes out at 1,500 nits. Huawei Band 11 (left) and...

Oppo offers behind-the-scenes look at how it achieved Find N6's crease-less display

26 February 2026 at 19:29

Oppo is bragging about the crease-less display on the upcoming Find N6 ahead of its launch in March. That is still a couple of weeks away, but the company let reporters visit its production line, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes. The N6 design is the result of three years of work and dozens of prototypes. The refined assembly process includes dozens of new inspection steps to ensure that each component is installed within a tolerance of 0.03mm. The size of the crease on a foldable phone is not a constant thing – it tends to become bigger with use. However, Oppo has set up an...

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