Open earbuds have been gaining traction for a while now, and Oppo’s Enco Clip2 are its latest offering with a host of improvements over their predecessors. They bring dual-drivers co-tuned with Dynaudio, longer battery endurance, alongside updated connectivity and AI features. But first, let’s see what comes in the box. You get the charging case, which houses the buds and not much else. No charging cable, no extra cushions or added accessories, just the buds and their case. That’s not too different from competing clip-style earbuds we’ve tested recently. Our Enco Clip2 review...

Huawei has now officially unveiled its latest tablet, the MatePad Pro Max. The device gets a global launch, and is priced at £999.99 in the UK. The tablet comes with a 13.2-inch 3000x2000 OLED PaperMatte display with 144Hz refresh rate and 1,600-nit peak brightness, 12GB of RAM, 256/512GB of storage, a 50MP rear camera, a 12MP front camera, and support for 66W wired and 40W reverse wired charging. Huawei MatePad Pro Max official images In the EU, the battery capacity is 9,760 mAh, while outside of the EU it's 10,400 mAh instead. There's no charger in the box in the EU....

Google has joined the growing number of competitors for the screenless Whoop band with the Fitbit Air. Like the Whoop band, this is a fitness tracker without a screen, but unlike the Whoop band, you can use it without a subscription. That said, Google does have a subscription on offer too: this is called Google Health Premium (previously known as Fitbit Premium) and it's $9.99 per month or $99 per year. Interestingly, Google Health Premium is included for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Fitbit Air Performance Loop bands The Fitbit Air tracks your heart rate 24/7, monitors...

To celebrate Mother's Day, today AT&T has published some interesting data revealing that Americans are texting their mothers three times more than calling them for Mother's Day. In fact, 75% of Americans prefer texting over calling. They send their mothers three texts for every one call. Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago show moms the most love - they are the top three cities for texting and calling mothers in 2024 and 2025. If you're wondering which of them is number one, it's Houston, with almost three million more texts and calls than any other city. Six out of the top 10...

vivo launched the X300 and the X300 Pro, the first members of the X300 family, back in October, and their successors will probably arrive around the same time this year, if not a little bit earlier. Today listings in the GSM Association's IMEI database have confirmed that the X500 series will have at least three members: the X500, the X500 Pro, and the X500e. vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500e IMEI listings Yes, it's going to be the X500 family, as vivo will be skipping the X400 devices due to tetraphobia. Obviously, the X500 will be the successor to the X300 and the X500 Pro to...

As promised last week, Huawei has announced the nova 15 Max at an event in Thailand. The standout feature of the device is the 8,500mAh battery. If the phone looks familiar, that’s because it appears to be a rebranded version of the Enjoy 90 Pro Max, which was unveiled in China in March. Huawei hasn’t revealed the chipset powering the phone, but it’s likely the Kirin 8000, which is found on the Enjoy 90 Pro Max. The 6.84-inch OLED panel on the nova 15 Max offers an FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device has a dual-rear camera setup with a 50MP RYYB main camera...

A new rumor from China today claims Huawei is finally working on switching its Mate flagship line to ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors. These are allegedly in testing right now, hopefully everything goes well. If so, then the ultrasonic sensors would replace the side-mounted fingerprint sensors used in previous Mate generations. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Yesterday we heard that the Mate 90 Pro Max will come with two telephoto cameras just like its predecessor, but unlike the Mate 80 Pro Max's setup, one of those will be capable of 10x optical zoom, Oppo-style. Huawei is...

Acer has launched the iM11 5G tablet in the Indian market. It comes with an 11.45-inch IPS LCD screen with 2220x1440 resolution and 450-nit peak brightness. The tablet is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. As the name implies, the Iconia iM11 5G has 5G support, alongside 4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and GPS. It also has a fingerprint scanner embedded into the power button. On the rear there's a 16MP camera and a 2MP macro camera, and on the front an 8MP unit. The device has a 7,400 mAh battery with support for 18W wired...

A couple of days ago, Motorola confirmed that the Razr Fold will launch in India, but it neglected to set a date. And now we have it – the company’s first book-style foldable will arrive in the country on May 13 (Wednesday). The Motorola Razr Fold already has a page on Motorola India, which shows two memory options, 12/256GB and 16/512GB, plus three colors to choose from. The first two are Pantone colors, Blackened Blue and Lily White, while the third is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition (black base color). There are no prices listed yet, of course. Motorola Razr Fold in:...

While Honor is busy rolling out the Honor 600 and 600 Pro internationally, the European branch of the company has created an Early Bird offer for both phones that combines discounts with several freebies. Let’s have a closer look. Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro In the UK, the Honor 600 Pro has a £200 discount voucher, which drops its price to £700 (this is for a 12/512GB unit). For a gift, you have a choice between the Honor Choice Projector Air Pro (a 550g, 1080p projector with streaming services built-in) and a combo of the Honor Choice Kumi AI Note (a tiny note-taking tool with...

Alongside the Nord CE6, which was unveiled in India today, OnePlus also introduced the Nord CE6 Lite. The more affordable Lite variant comes with a Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset and offers a 7,000mAh battery. The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite sports a 6.72-inch LCD display that supports a resolution of FHD+ and a refresh rate of 144Hz. It is claimed to offer 1000 nits in high brightness mode (HBM) and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex SoC, which is coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It...

Snapdragon released its first Gen 5 chips last year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the vanilla 8 Gen 5. Now the company is extending this generation into the entry-level and mid-range segments with chips from the 4 and 6 series. Both are focused on longer battery life, smoother UI and improved gaming performance. Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 The headlining features of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (SM6850) are Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0 and Qualcomm Adaptive Performance FPS 3.0, which promise steady frame rates while gaming. Snapdragon Game Super Resolution is available to upscale visuals...

The OnePlus Nord CE6 has been launched in India, featuring a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a big display, and a massive battery. The device will go on sale in the country starting tomorrow. Up front, the Nord CE6 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The panel supports up to 1,800 nits of brightness in high-brightness mode (HBM). On the inside, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. As for optics, the device offers a dual rear setup led by a 50MP primary camera using the...

Huawei unveiled the new Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro last month in China, and today the brand is announcing their international debut. They are both available later today from the Huawei Store. The Watch Fit 5 costs £159.99, and the Watch Fit 5 Pro is priced at £249.99. Until June 21, if you purchase either one you'll get a £30 discount coupon, a free strap, and a Huawei Scale 3. Huawei Watch Fit 5 You can also enjoy the Watch Fit 5 Multipass, which includes up to three months free premium sport and fitness subscriptions for apps including Huawei Health+, Komoot, and Urunn, along...

Rumors about the iQOO 15T and iQOO Pad6 Pro surfaced late last month, pointing to a May launch. iQOO has now officially teased both devices and opened pre-reservations in China. While no details about the devices have been confirmed, iQOO has teased the design of the 15T. It appears to have a square rear camera module. Meanwhile, tipster Digital Chat Station had recently shared an image of the alleged iQOO 15T’s rear camera module. The handset is tipped to feature a 200MP primary rear camera. It is said to come with a 6.83-inch display with a 2K resolution. Alongside the iQOO...

The Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro were initially introduced last month, and they've since quickly spread to more and more regions. Today, they're finally launching in the UK, where the Honor 600 can be yours for £549.99 with 256GB of storage and £599.99 with 512GB. The Honor 600 Pro is priced at £899.99 with 512GB of storage. As an early bird deal, Honor is currently offering the Honor 600 (512GB) for £449.99, and the Honor 600 Pro (512GB) for £699.99. This after you apply the promotional vouchers of £200 and £150, respectively. Additionally, there are a number of freebies that you...

Today, iQOO has made the Z11 and Z11x official in Malaysia. The Z11 comes with a 6.83-inch 1260x2800 AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC at the helm, and a 9,020 mAh battery with 90W wired charging support. iQOO Z11 official images On the rear there's a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor, while for selfies you get a 32MP snapper. The phone measures 163.73 x 76.18 x 8.25 mm and weighs 213g. It's offered with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for MYR 1,599 ($407), and with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for MYR 2,199 ($560), in blue and...

The Oppo Reno16 family is coming soon, and today the Reno16 Pro has been spotted at the NBTC, where it's received its certification for sale in Thailand. The phone has the model number CPH2863, as you can see in the screenshot below. This certification doesn't reveal any important specs, it just confirms the basics: the device has support for 5G, and all of the previous Gs. According to past leaks, the international Reno16 Pro, which is of course the one we're talking about (the Chinese model will be quite different) is going to sport a 6.32-inch OLED screen, a glass and aluminum...

Huawei has teased the design and key features of the MatePad Pro Max ahead of its launch tomorrow. The tablet will be unveiled alongside several other products at a global launch event in Bangkok. In a teaser video shared on its social media channels, Huawei confirmed that the MatePad Pro Max will be the slimmest model in the MatePad lineup, measuring just 4.7mm thick. The tablet is set to feature a 13.2-inch OLED PaperMatte display with a 3K resolution and ultra-slim 3.55mm bezels. It will also offer a new luminous finish and a dual rear camera setup. Meanwhile, tipster...

Google's Chrome web browser on Android now finally supports approximate location sharing. So now you can set it so that it only gets an approximate location from your device to send to whatever website wants it. Previously, Chrome always wanted access to your precise location, which is overkill for most websites. You can still use your precise location when you need to, by the way, that's not going away. Google is planning to release a new API for web developers that lets them request your approximate location directly, or specify if they need your precise location. Source

Google’s Pixel devices are now receiving the May 2026 update, which brings several bug fixes and other improvements. The update is currently being rolled out to the Pixel 7a and later, and the Pixel Tablet. While the May 2026 update doesn’t introduce any new features, Google has addressed several persistent bugs. The update carries the build number CP1A.260505.005 and includes the latest May Android security patch. Google Pixel 10a According to the official changelog, one of the fixes targets slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75 and 80 percent. The...

Motorola was ambitious with the pricing of the Razr 2026 family, but it was quite conservative with the upgrades. A Razr Ultra 2026 will cost you $1,500 for a 512GB unit despite using mostly the same hardware as the 2025 Ultra – it has the same chipset (with an overclock, but still), for example. The screen is a bit brighter (by 500 nits at peak), the main camera has a new LOFIC sensor and the battery is 300mAh bigger, but these are all incremental changes. In short, you won’t lose much if you buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 instead – but you will save quite a bit since the phone...

It's taken quite a while, but the beta program is finished and starting today, Samsung is rolling out the update to One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S24 family, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Fold6, Flip6, Galaxy Tab S11 line, and Galaxy Tab S10 models. The rollout is starting in Korea today, with additional regions to get it in the next few days and weeks if no issues are found in the meantime. Samsung has been beta testing One UI 8.5 on its older high-end devices since December. The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra all launched running One UI 8.5, so it's good to...

Shortly after their global rollout last month, the vivo X300 Ultra and X300 FE have now made their way to India. The phones offer the same specifications as their global counterparts and are now available for pre-order. The vivo X300 Ultra is offered in Eclipse Black and Victory Green color options, and is available in a single 16GB/512GB configuration priced at INR 1,59,999. vivo X300 Ultra vivo is also offering the Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra (400mm) for INR 27,999, along with the vivo Imaging Grip Kit priced at INR 11,999. Additionally, a vivo X300 Ultra Photographer...

The Realme 16x first surfaced in a leak late last month, and now it's been certified for sale in India by BIS, so you know it's definitely real and coming soon. The phone has the model number RMX5270. The certification process hasn't revealed any of the handset's specs, but the aforementioned leak did talk about it coming in Endurance Brown and Glory White colorways, in three RAM/storage combos: 4/128GB, 6/128GB, and 6/256GB. As the name implies, the 16x will be the successor to the 15x, which launched in India in October. The 16x will also join the already available Realme 16,...

The Redmi Watch 6 was initially announced in China in November, and now it's finally starting to make it to other markets, as it's been listed by Xiaomi's global website. The Redmi Watch 6 comes in two versions, one with NFC, one without. The watch has a 2.07" AMOLED screen with 432x514 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 2,000-nit peak brightness. The device measures 46.45 x 40.03 x 9.94 mm and weighs 31g without a strap. It's offered in Obsidian Black, Silver Gray, and Glacier Blue. It packs the obligatory heart rate sensor with support for monitoring blood oxygen, an...

According to a new report from Korea, Samsung's successor to the Galaxy Ring is coming next year. The Galaxy Ring launched back in 2024, so this means it will have almost three years on the market before it's replaced - a rarity these days in the tech world, where every product seems to be on a yearly refresh cycle or, in some cases, maybe a two-year cycle. The report in question says the Ring 2 is coming early next year, so it may be unveiled alongside the Galaxy S27 family. For the Galaxy Ring 2, Samsung is allegedly focusing on battery life, comfort, and sensor accuracy - and those are...

Apple is unveiling iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 on June 8 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. A new report from Bloomberg today claims these versions of the company's operating systems will all support AI extensions. These extensions "allow you to access generative AI capabilities from installed apps on demand, through Apple Intelligence features such as Siri, Writing Tools, Image Playground and more", the report claims. So basically, you will be able to use the built-in Apple-made tools or have third-party alternatives tap in. The extensions will work for generating and...

The upcoming Sony Xperia 1 VIII has just been mistakenly listed by Amazon in both Germany and the UK. The listings reveal a release date of June 26. The pricing is insane: €1,868.99 in Germany, £1,728 in the UK. Do however keep in mind that the prices may just be placeholders - sometimes such early listings do their best to guess the official price, and they're not necessarily a good indication of what that will be. That said, these prices also do include a pair of Sony WH1000XM6 headphones bundled with the phone. The Xperia 1 VIII has a 6.5-inch FHD+ OLED screen according to these...

Google has officially confirmed that The Android Show will return for a second year, with the event scheduled to take place next week ahead of Google I/O 2026, which kicks off on May 19. In a video shared on social media, Google announced that this year’s Android Show I/O Edition is set to take place on May 12. You’ll be able to watch the pre-recorded event on YouTube. You won’t believe what’s next for Android! Tune in to the The Android Show | I/O Edition May 12 at 10 am PT for a look at the future. Set a reminder at https://t.co/RFgly7WP7M and be the first to know 🗓️ #TheAndroidShow...

We saw an iPhone Ultra dummy unit getting leaked last month, and another one getting compared to an actual Huawei Pura X Max unit. Now, there's another video available on YouTube where another iPhone Ultra dummy unit is portrayed in hands-on fashion. So if you want to take a look at it from various angles, and can get over the fact that seemingly half the video is an ad, here you go. The unorthodox form factor of the iPhone Ultra (and the Huawei Pura X Max, for what it's worth) is on full display here even if the measurements of this specific dummy unit don't quite match up to those...

vivo is set to introduce the X300 Ultra and X300 FE to the Indian audience today. The announcement event for the new camera flagship and its more affordable sibling is going to start at 2 PM IST (8:30 AM UTC), and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. vivo already confirmed the X300 Ultra will be available in India in Victory Green and Eclipse Black colors. The flagship will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, a 6,600 mAh battery with 100W wired charging support, and the same rear camera setup as the global and Chinese X300 Ultra, including 200MP primary,...

Samsung's Galaxy A27 first surfaced in November, and more recently we saw it in the Geekbench database in early April, then it starred in some leaked renders not long afterwards. Today Samsung itself has confirmed that the Galaxy A27 is a real device that is coming soon. It's not surprising, of course, but it's still good to have an official confirmation. The Korean company still hasn't unveiled the phone, by the way, but it has listed it as compatible with Samsung Wallet on its Brazilian website, as you can see in the screenshot below. The Galaxy A27 is powered by the Snapdragon 6...

Instagram has started testing an "AI creator" label for accounts that frequently post AI-generated content. It seems like this is opt-in, so the owner of the account needs to want this label in order to get it. If they do go this route, then an "AI creator" label will appear on their profile and alongside their content. It's still a test, so not everyone has access to it yet, but the feature will be expanding "in the coming weeks", according to Instagram. Why people who post AI slop would go through the trouble to tell you with this badge that they post AI slop is beyond us, but maybe...

The Huawei Mate 90 series is expected to debut in China in October, but early details about the lineup have already begun to surface online. The latest leak sheds light on key camera specifications of the Mate 90 Pro Max. According to tipster Smart Pikachu, the upcoming Mate 90 Pro Max will feature a dual telephoto camera setup, similar to the Mate 80 Pro Max. However, one of the cameras is said to support 10x optical zoom. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max comes with a quad-rear camera setup. The tipster also claims that Huawei is evaluating a 1-inch type sensor, likely for the primary...

A few years ago, Apple was rumored to be developing solid-state buttons for its iPhone 15 Pro series. While that did not pan out, a new report from a Chinese tipster Instant Digital suggests Cupertino is currently testing solid-state buttons for its upcoming 20th anniversary iPhone model. Apple is expected to launch a special anniversary edition iPhone next year, which will feature a quad-curved screen that blends with the sides of the device. The new report suggests that Apple has already done testing of the solid-state buttons, complementing the all-glass look of the...

Back in 2016, Google updated Android’s phone app to warn users about spam calls. We have seen various iterations of this and other similar features, but the problem still persists. Now the FCC wants to attack the root of the issue by strengthening the existing “Know-Your-Customer” (KYC) rules. The FCC is asking for comments on more stringent verification for new and renewing customers. This may include requiring that customers provide their name, address, a government ID and alternative phone numbers. Additionally, the Commission is looking for feedback on how to punish carriers who...

Back at MWC Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled several new tablets, including the gamer-focused Legion Tab Gen 5, aka Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China. That device has now made its way to the US with a starting price of $850 in its Eclipse Black colorway. That price gets you the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 in Eclipse Black Comparing the Legion Tab Gen 5’s US price with European pricing for the same RAM/storage trim €900/£699 shows the US model is a slightly better deal but it is far from a bargain. Deliveries from Lenovo US are scheduled for May 11 Legion Tab...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just dropped to its lowest price yet – you can get the base 12/256GB model for an even $1,000 (minus one cent, but who’s counting). Additionally, the 512GB upgrade is $1,200. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $300 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,000 at Amazon US 12/512GB - $1,200 at Amazon US For comparison, if you bought the S26 Ultra on Saturday, you would have paid $1,100 or $1,300, respectively. The deal is available for all...

The Apple iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year, according to data from Counterpoint. It represented an impressive 6% of all smartphones sold during the quarter. Just like in Q1 2025, its pricier siblings round out the Top 3 – the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Pro. This year, the vanilla iPhone has a bigger lead over its Pro siblings. And the old iPhone 16 is still on the chart – it holds the #6 spot. The best-selling smartphones of Q1 2026 Meanwhile, the best-selling Android phone of the first three months of 2026 is the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G –...

Vodafone and Three announced plans to merge in the UK back in 2023, and the consolidation was eventually given the go-ahead by regulators in December 2024. The merged entity, VodafoneThree, officially began operations on May 31, 2025, with Vodafone holding 51% of the shares and CK Hutchison (Three's owner) holding 49%. Now, almost exactly one year later, Vodafone is buying out CK Hutchison's stake, and thus will take full ownership of VodafoneThree. This will cost Vodafone £4.3 billion. The deal will of course need to be cleared by regulators, and that's expected to happen at some point...

Today is the first day of Display Week 2026 and Samsung Display will demonstrate a new OLED display that combines privacy and health tracking features, a display that improves brightness and color rendering, a brighter QD display and a stretchable display for cars. The company’s upgraded Sensor OLED Display is a 6.8” panel, which incorporates biometric sensors that can detect heart rate and blood pressure. This is done by organic photodiodes, which are embedded alongside the regular OLEDs. These photodiodes detect blood flow by seeing light that comes from the display and reflects off your...

Apple had a long-lasting partnership with Intel until the company decided to move away from the chip designer and manufacturer and rely on its own silicon for its MacBooks. With TSMC, Apple's relationship started in 2014, with the Taiwanese company shipping the Apple A8 chip. TSMC has remained the only chip supplier ever since. Now, Apple is trying to restore its partnership with Intel. Numerous reports suggest that Apple has been looking to diversify away from TSMC for quite some time, but with the supply chain disruptions and chip shortage, fueled by the AI data centers, the matter...

Previews of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Wide Fold appeared inside a One UI 9 build. The images, which were discovered by Android Authority, showcase the design of the two devices. Galaxy Wide Fold (codenamed H8) appears just as in previously leaked renders with a short and horizontally spacious cover screen sporting a punch hole cutout, which is rumored to be smaller than previous Samsung foldables. We can also see its dual cameras housed inside a vertical camera island. Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold According to a recent report, Galaxy Wide will measure 123.9 x 164.4...

The Motorola Razr Fold was first announced at CES earlier this year and only recently went on sale in select global markets, including the UK and Europe. Now, Motorola has confirmed that the Razr Fold will also be coming to India. In a recent social media post, Motorola India teased an upcoming launch, hinting at the Razr Fold. While the post itself stops short of naming the device and simply reads “Something flawless is coming soon,” the teaser image clearly reveals a book-style foldable. However, a Flipkart landing page for the product confirms that it is indeed the Razr Fold and also...

About a year ago, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 15S Pro, its first phone to be powered by an in-house chipset, which was called the Xring O1. This was a variant of the Xiaomi 15 Pro, which originally ran on a Snapdragon 8 Elite. The company may be looking to do something similar this year, reports Yogesh Brar. The scuttlebutt is that there will be a version of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra powered by the Xring O3. That’s the next generation Ultra, which should arrive in December – according to Brar, the company isn’t planning on a global release for the Xring-based model, so it will be available only...

Honor has quietly introduced a budget Play series device in China, called the Play 70C. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset and packs a 5,300mAh battery. The company also unveiled the Play 80 Plus with a 7,500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC. The Honor Play 70C comes with a 6.75-inch LCD display that offers HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It gets a single 13MP rear camera that supports 1080p video recording and offers up to 10x digital zoom. On the front, the phone offers a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. The device packs a 5,300mAh...

Motorola recently introduced two versions of the Edge 70 Pro for global and Indian markets, with differences in camera hardware and charging capabilities. Now, it appears that the global variant could launch in India under the Edge 70 Pro+ moniker. According to a tipster, Motorola is set to unveil the Edge 70 Pro+ in India by the end of this month. Motorola Edge 70 Pro (global) The phone is said to bring several upgrades over the Edge 70 Pro, including a telephoto camera, support for wireless charging, and a 16GB RAM option. It is also tipped to be available in Satin Wine Red and...

Last month, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that OpenAI was developing an AI-agent smartphone slated for mass production in 2028. Now, Kuo suggests the timeline may have been accelerated and has also shared some early specifications of the device. According to Kuo, the OpenAI smartphone is now expected to enter mass production in the first half of 2027. The analyst attributes the accelerated timeline to the growing AI phone market, along with a potential year-end IPO. Ming-Chi Kuo also shared key specifications of OpenAI’s AI agent-focused smartphone. According to the analyst,...

The third entry in the Honor Play 80 series is here with the Play 80 Plus. It joins the Play 80 and Play 80 Pro, which were announced earlier this year in China, and brings a larger 7,500mAh battery alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset. Honor Play 80 Plus Play 80 Plus is built around a 6.61-inch TFT LCD with HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,010 nits peak brightness. The panel also gets a 5MP front-facing camera inside a punch hole cutout. Around the back, we have a single 13MP cam with f/1.8 aperture, which supports up to 1080p video recording. Honor...

Apple has released the iOS 26.5 release candidate build for developers, and this means two things: the public release is coming very soon (either tomorrow or within a few days, next week tops), and there's an official changelog from Apple now. This reveals what has been rumored so far: with iOS 26.5, Apple is adding support for end-to-end encryption in RCS messaging. There are caveats for this, however. First, the feature will be in beta. Then, it's important to note that end-to-end RCS encryption will only be "available with supported carriers", and will "roll out over time". So it...

vivo's V70 family currently comprises three members - the vanilla V70, the V70 FE, and the V70 Elite. Soon, however, they will be joined by a fourth device, and that is the V70 Lite 4G. This handset has been certified by the FCC with the model number V2604. The certification has revealed that the phone has a battery capacity rated at 7,920 mAh, which probably means it will be advertised as an 8,000 mAh or 8,100 mAh typical capacity. vivo V70 Lite 4G certification documents The V70 Lite 4G will be offered with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and it obviously doesn't support 5G,...

Following the debut of the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s in China last month, Oppo confirmed that the phones will arrive in the Indian subcontinent this May. While the company has yet to announce an exact date, a new leak has now revealed both the expected launch date and pricing details for the phones. The launch date and pricing details come from tipster Sanju Choudhary, who claims that the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will debut in India on May 15. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra Notably, Oppo India has been teasing the arrival of the devices on social media since the beginning of the...

Nothing launched the CMF Watch 3 Pro in July of last year, and, believe it or not, this device still isn't available in India. That, however, will finally change on May 6. Nothing has announced the official launch date for the affordable smartwatch in India without revealing why it's taken more than nine months for this to happen. [#InlinePriceWidget,14217,1#] Anyway, the watch will be available on Flipkart. It boasts a 1.43-inch 466x466 AMOLED touchscreen with 650-nit peak brightness, a 350 mAh battery, a heart rate monitor and blood oxygen level monitor, support for 130+ sports modes,...

Earlier this year, a report suggested that the Xiaomi 17T series could debut as early as May. Since then, the 17T has surfaced in multiple certifications and online listings. Now, reports have revealed the full specs, design, and pricing of both the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro. The folks over at WinFuture have shared the official looking renders of the Xiaomi 17T lineup, while a separate report from Dealabs has revealed the pricing and full specs of the phones. The Xiaomi 17T is tipped to start at €749 ($878) in France for the 12GB/256GB variant, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro could be priced...

We’ve been hearing about a European Union-wide ban on Chinese 5G networking equipment for quite some time now, and the European Commission (EC) has now recommended that member states exclude gear from Huawei and ZTE from their local telecom infrastructure. The info was shared by an EC spokesperson and while it is not an official binding law, it does signal a clear step toward banning Chinese networking equipment from suppliers like Huawei and ZTE across the EU. The EU is in the process of implementing a new round of cybersecurity targeting supply chain security and product safety....

We've essentially been witnessing a game of "will it / won't it" for the past few months when it comes to rumors and leaks about whether Apple will make the Dynamic Island punch-hole cutout smaller on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max or not. Today a tipster on X claims to have received new CAD files for the upcoming devices (if true, then most likely from a case maker who in turn got the files from Apple itself). As you can see in the image below, these new CAD files show a much smaller punch-hole cutout at the top of the screen than the one that's been inside the Pro...