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Samsung announces One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series

12 May 2026 at 16:24

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

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leaks ahead of launch

12 May 2026 at 15:25

We’re just a day away from the launch of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, and the leaks keep coming in. The latest additions are official-looking renders of the device in its three launch colorways shared by Roland Quandt. The Mark 8 will be available in Graphite Black, Ionite Silver, and Garnet Red colors at launch, with a Gold variant rumored to join them as an exclusive option. The design is in line with the previously leaked CAD-based renders featuring a major redesign of the camera island with three sensors. Per the most recent rumors, Sony is bringing 16mm ultrawide, 24mm main and 70mm...

Sony's next WH-1000X headphones star in leaked renders

12 May 2026 at 14:26

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

Realme 16T's launch date, key specs, and design revealed

12 May 2026 at 13:27

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

Fourth vivo X500 family member breaks cover

12 May 2026 at 12:28

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

RCS end-to-end encryption between iPhones and Android devices is now live

12 May 2026 at 11:29

After many years of anticipation, Apple finally added support for RCS in iOS 18 in late 2024, and it's been there ever since. There has been a rather significant caveat - these RCS messages you can send between an iPhone and an Android phone are not end-to-end encrypted. That changes today, with the rollout of iOS 26.5. This version comes with support for end-to-end encryption for RCS. Interoperability with Android is provided by Google, which has also announced that Android device users with the latest version of Google Messages can send end-to-end encrypted messages to people with...

vivo X300 FE India-exclusive Urban Olive hands-on

12 May 2026 at 10:31

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

Oppo may offer a 100MP 1:1 selfie camera on an upcoming phone

12 May 2026 at 09:07

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

Huawei's Developers Conference is set for June 12-14, tickets are already on sale

12 May 2026 at 07:31

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

Samsung Galaxy S27 may use BOE screens

12 May 2026 at 06:01

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

The foldable iPhone will be available in two bland colors

12 May 2026 at 04:21

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

Latest Sony Xperia 1 VIII teaser video hints at a new camera layout

12 May 2026 at 02:41

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

TCL CSOT shows off the world's highest pixel density displays for XR

12 May 2026 at 01:02

Display Week 2026 was held in Los Angeles last week – it was an opportunity for the world’s largest display makers to showcase their most advanced technologies. TCL CSOT’s presentation focused on eXtended Reality (XR) applications. The first is a tiny 0.28” display – small enough to be embedded in lightweight smart glasses. However, this tiny display is a single-chip full-color Si-Micro LED panel with the highest pixel density in the world of 5,131ppi. It has a resolution of 1,280 x 720px, which isn’t enough for VR, but is plenty for an information overlay in AR glasses. In case the...

TikTok is rolling out an ad-free subscription tier in the UK

11 May 2026 at 23:31

TikTok is the latest social media platform to offer a paid ad-free experience. The short-video platform announced a Β£3.99 subscription service in the UK, which will be available in the coming months for users aged 18 or older. Apart from removing all ads inside the app, TikTok promises its subscription tier will also prevent user data from being used for advertising purposes. Users can still continue to use TikTok for free with personalized ads. Other social platforms like Facebook and Instagram also have ad-free subscription tiers in the UK and other regions with the same basic model...

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Venmo redesigns its app with a better focus on privacy

11 May 2026 at 22:02

Venmo is redesigning its app with a very useful privacy feature. With the new app, during the onboarding process, you will be able to set whether you want your posts to be viewable by everyone by default, only by your friends, or viewable only to you. This is important because a lot of people may not know that the default has so far been sharing with everyone. You will of course be able to change whatever setting you choose during the onboarding at any later point via the app's settings. There's also an updated flow for sending money which will make it obvious whether that transaction will...

vivo, Oppo, and Honor reportedly working on wide foldables

11 May 2026 at 20:31

It appears that more Android smartphone makers are preparing to enter the wide-screen foldable segment. Samsung is rumoured to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide later this year, with new leaks suggesting that vivo, Oppo, and Honor are also developing their own wide foldables. Tipster Smart Pikachu shared fresh details about the upcoming vivo X Fold6, while also offering insights into vivo’s future foldable plans. According to the tipster, the X Fold6 is expected to feature a less noticeable display crease. The tipster further claims that upcoming foldable devices from vivo will adopt a...

Leakster: Huawei is working on a phone with aΒ battery larger thanΒ 10,000mAh

11 May 2026 at 19:17

The first phones with 10,000mAh batteries are already on the market from companies like Honor, vivo and Realme. Soon, Huawei will join the exclusive club, according to leakster Digital Chat Station, who claims that the company has developed a β€œ10,000mAh+++” battery. The exact capacity is not known, but that’s a lot of pluses. Here’s what DCS says: Huawei has developed a new battery material and a new battery system, which will allow it to build a phone with the highest capacity in the industry. Currently, the nova 15 Max and the Enjoy 90 Pro Max are the phones with the largest...

Samsung may bring an integrated S Pen to its future trifolds

11 May 2026 at 18:07

While Samsung already discontinued its Galaxy Z TriFold across multiple markets, we’ve been hearing about its successor, which is expected to arrive sometime next year. While we wait for more details on that, a new patent discovered by David from xleaks7 showcases a Galaxy Z TriFold-like device with an interesting addition. Samsung wants to integrate a dedicated space inside the trifold device, which would house an S Pen. According to the patent description, the stylus would be held in place via magnets and charged when stored, similar to how it works on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. To make...

MediaTek's Dimensity 8600 to bring big upgrades

11 May 2026 at 17:08

MediaTek is expected to unveil the Dimensity 9600 SoC later this year as its next flagship chip, but the company is also working on the Dimensity 8600 upper-midrange SoC as well. This is important because in recent times, MediaTek's Dimensity 8 series chips have dominated AnTuTu benchmark ratings for upper-midrange phones - it kind of seems like Qualcomm has decided to just hand over this market to MediaTek. And so, it will be interesting to see where MediaTek takes the 8 series with the next member, the Dimensity 8600. According to a new rumor from China today, this chip will be using a...

This is the RedMagic 11S Pro

11 May 2026 at 16:09

Ahead of its May 18 unveiling, RedMagic revealed a few key details about its upcoming RedMagic 11S Pro gaming phone. The brand unveiled the 11S Pro’s design alongside its two color options - Silver Wing and Dark Night. RedMagic 11S Pro in Silver Wing and Dark Night As we can see, it will feature a similar look to the RedMagic 11 Pro with a transparent-like look, flush cameras, an active cooling fan and a prominent cutout in the middle for the AquaCore liquid cooling system. RedMagic also confirmed that the 11S Pro will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading...

Samsung starts selling officially refurbished smartphones in India

11 May 2026 at 15:10

Samsung has now finally brought its Certified Re-Newed program to India. Through this program, the company is offering officially refurbished devices in the country for discounted prices. Right now, you can buy a Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S25 Ultra with 256GB of storage for INR 97,499, a Galaxy S25 with 256GB of storage for INR 58,749, a Galaxy A56 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for INR 31,499, a Galaxy A56 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for INR 32,749, and a Galaxy A36 with 128GB of storage for INR 23,249. Before being put on sale, all of these devices are "rigorously...

Samsung starts seeding stable One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S, Fold, Flip and Tab series globally

11 May 2026 at 14:11

Today, Samsung officially released its stable One UI 8.5 update globally, after a pilot run in South Korea. The Galaxy S25 series is not the only one to get the new software. Owners of Galaxy S24 and S23 devices (including the Fan Edition series) should also expect the update in the coming days. Samsung is also ready with One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy Z Flip7, Z Fold7, Z Flip6, Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Tab S10 and S11 series. Some Galaxy A models are also expected to receive One UI 8.5 these days, but it will likely take a bit longer for Samsung to distribute. Don't be fooled by the...

HMD Vibe 2 5G to debut on May 21 with a 6,000mAh battery

11 May 2026 at 13:10

Following several teasers, HMD has confirmed the launch date for the Vibe 2 5G in India and also revealed some of its key specifications. The device will arrive as the successor to the HMD Vibe, which was unveiled in India in September last year. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is set to launch on May 21 and will be available for purchase via Flipkart as well as offline retail stores. It will come with a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, as confirmed by recent teasers, and a Flipkart page. The handset is also confirmed to offer a 50MP primary rear camera. The Vibe 2 5G will be...

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max camera details leaked

11 May 2026 at 11:05

The Oppo Find X10 series is expected to debut in October and is rumored to include the base Find X10, the Find X10 Pro, and the Find X10 Pro Max. While previous leaks have revealed several details about the base and Pro variants, a new leak has now shed light on the camera specs of the Pro Max model. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Find X10 Pro Max will offer a triple 200MP camera setup at the back, along with a 3MP multispectral sensor. The Oppo Find X10 Pro The Find X10 Pro Max could feature a 200MP primary camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, paired with a 200MP...

Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 comparison

11 May 2026 at 05:01

Premium wireless headphones occupy a rarified space, far outside the reach of most audio products, and indeed, most people’s budgets. Despite the encroachment of true wireless earbuds, these behemoths have remained a constant presence in the market and are the preferred option, especially among travelers, due to their superior noise cancellation and extended battery life. Sony has ruled this segment for years with its WH-1000X series of headphones. About a decade or so ago, the company did the unthinkable and dethroned Bose as the market leader in the segment. Later, Apple came along with...

Top 10 trending phones of week 19

11 May 2026 at 01:23

We didn't see too many new announcements over the past week, which probably explains why our trending chart has a very similar look to last week. Once again we have the Samsung Galaxy A57 leading the pack, followed by the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor 600 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14320, 1#] The biggest gainer is the Galaxy A17, now up to fourth, followed by the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which retained its fifth position. The upcoming Xiaomi 17T Pro is already causing a stir, claiming sixth position, while the vivo X300 FE is back in seventh. The Redmi Note 15 is yet another...

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vivo X300 Ultra Victory Green hands-on

10 May 2026 at 21:31

vivo unveiled the X300 Ultra in March in China, and later announced it for the global markets, making it the first Ultra model to debut outside vivo's home country. The vivo X300 Ultra was also launched in India a few days ago at a grand event hosted in New Delhi. The smartphone will be available in India in Eclipse Black and Victory Green colors. We already showed you the X300 Ultra in silver and black shades, so let's take a quick look at the Victory Green colorway now. [#InlinePriceWidget,14388,1#] Needless to say, the front of the vivo X300 Ultra's Victory Green model is the same as...

Sony Xperia 1 VIII listed, coming May 13, Xiaomi 17T series leaks, Week 19 in review

10 May 2026 at 18:04

Welcome to this week's recap. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was prematurely listed on Amazon, revealing a very hefty price tag - €1,868.99 in Germany, Β£1,728 in the UK. Sony later announced the official date for the Xperia 1 VIII unveiling - May 13. The Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro leaked. We got both specs and renders of the upcoming phones. The Xiaomi 17T will have a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED, and the Dimensity 8500-Ultra SoC with 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It gets a triple camera system with a 50MP main camera, 50MP 5x zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide. Upfront is a 32MP selfie. Finally, expect a...

Weekly deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 trio gets discounts up to €500, iPhones also get price cuts

10 May 2026 at 14:31

We’re headed into the second half of 2026, which is when Samsung switches its focus to the Z-foldables. Meanwhile, the S26 series has received some pretty significant price cuts. We start with the Samsung Galaxy S26. The base model – which finally features 256GB of storage instead of 128GB – is €165 off. There’s the option to upgrade to 512GB, which also involves a discount voucher. All three S26 phones follow the same pattern – straight discount for a 256GB model, discount + voucher for the 512GB model. Samsung Galaxy...

Weekly poll: would you buy a Motorola Razr 70, Razr 70+ or Razr 70 Ultra? Which one?

10 May 2026 at 11:07

While this year the big news in the Motorola Razr family is the launch of the first book-style foldable, the Razr brand is still very much associated with flip foldables. The company refreshed its offerings with three new models: the Razr 70, Razr 70+ and Razr 70 Ultra. As usual, these will have slightly different names in the US: Razr 2026, Razr+ 2026 and Razr Ultra 2026. Let’s start with the top model. The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (aka Razr Ultra 2026) is an iterative update – it uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon, although it does have the overclocked version (4.47GHz CPU...

Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is like a diamond, brilliant but expensive

10 May 2026 at 07:31

We know that everything has been getting more expensive lately, but the prices of Ultra-class phones have gone too high for many who are interested in getting one. In last week’s poll, there was a lot of interest in the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with two-thirds of voters showing interest in the device – but only half of those thought that they could afford it. And the X9 Ultra isn’t even the most expensive Ultra on the market, although it does cost more than most. People are looking at trade-in bonuses, freebies like the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit and other ways to try and justify the...

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro in for review

10 May 2026 at 04:02

Huawei's Watch Fit 5 Pro is officially global, and is priced at Β£250. The watch comes in Orange, White, and Black. In the box, you'll find the watch, a nice orange fabric strap (in our case), and the universal wireless charging puck (though one that sadly still ends on a USB-A port). The lineup's design is very similar to Apple's Watch and Watch Ultra, but this year we are starting to see more difference. The front is no longer a flat glass surface like on the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro, and instead, there's a noticeable 2.5D curve to the glass. It's still a sapphire crystal glass, so you...

Weekly deals: the Google Pixel 10 series is up to $300 off, Galaxy A37 gets its first real discount

10 May 2026 at 00:02

We’ve been watching the prices of Pixel 10 phones fluctuate over the last few weeks, but it’s rare to see all four non-folding models get solid discounts at the same time. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A37 got its first actual price drop. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is $300 off at the moment – this puts the base model (which has 256GB storage, unlike the other three) at $900. The 512GB model is just over $1,000. We have a detailed comparison article that pits the Pixel 10 Pro XL against the Galaxy S26 Ultra to help you choose between the two flagships. ...

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Buds4 Pro receive stability-focused software updates

9 May 2026 at 22:01

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Galaxy Buds4 Pro TWS earphones. The update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro comes with firmware version R630XXU0AZD2, requires a download of about 8MB, and brings stability-focused improvements to the earphones. The update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, on the other hand, weighs around 8.5MB and comes with firmware version R640XXU0AZD2. But the Buds4 Pro's update, like the Buds3 Pro's, also focuses on stability, as the changelog says the device's behavior has been improved. The software update for the...

Nothing Ear (open) Bluetooth earphones are getting a new color on May 11

9 May 2026 at 19:01

Nothing launched the Ear (open) TWS earphones in September 2024, but they are still offered in a single color - white. Well, the white model will be joined by a new color next week, as Nothing has announced it will launch the blue version of the Ear (open) on May 11. Nothing hasn't revealed the blue Ear (open) entirely yet, but it did give us a glimpse of the new colorway by sharing its photo on X. You can check it below. Lots of things are blue: the sky, the ocean, a 1996-era Walkman. Swimming pools, tennis courts, everything by Yves Klein. Ear (open) is blue too.11.05....

Weekly deals: iPhones on discount, Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets a GBP450 price cut, and more

9 May 2026 at 16:21

Although the discounts aren’t particularly steep, it’s still good to see Apple’s latest iPhone 17 models getting some price cuts. However, the older iPhone 16 is available with a far more attractive discount. We’ve also found some deals on Google’s Pixel 10 series, Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 lineup, and a couple of Xiaomi smartphones. The Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are currently available with a modest Β£30 discount. However, the offer is limited to the 256GB storage variants. Apple iPhone 17 Β£30 off ...

Selfie video blind test: Davids vs. Goliaths

9 May 2026 at 13:53

We may have found a crack in the armor of some of the best camera phones on the market right now – and we want you to weigh in. If you prefer the video explanation you can head this way for our TikTok channel, Instagram or YouTube. Otherwise just read on. The vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra are two of the top camera phones of 2026, and although the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can’t quite match them, it has the advantage of a lower price and a wider availability. Everyone’s focus is mostly on the rear cameras, but their selfie modules are respectable as well – the vivo and Oppo...

Total Wireless announces new unlimited plans backed by Verizon's 5G network

9 May 2026 at 10:45

Total Wireless, which is a part of the Verizon Value portfolio of prepaid brands, has announced new unlimited plans for its customers. There are four plans - Total Starter, Total MAX 5G BYO, Total MAX 5G, and Total All Access. All are backed by Verizon's 5G network. The Total Starter plan costs $35/month and is advertised as an affordable entry point to reliable unlimited data. The Total MAX 5G BYO plan costs $25/month. It's a "Bring Your Own Phone" plan for customers planning to bring a qualifying unlocked device to Total Wireless. The Total MAX 5G plan costs $50/month and offers a...

More Honor Magic9 Pro Max specs leak

9 May 2026 at 06:01

Back in April the first details about the upcoming Honor Magic9 Pro Max got outed, and today a new source out of China brings us even more details about this phone. The device is said to sport a 6.8" to 6.89" LTPO OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 2.5D curved glass, a 200MP main camera using a 1/1.28" type sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 3D face unlocking, high-power wireless charging, and a great level of water resistance. Honor Magic8 Pro The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, but it's still unclear if it...

iQOO 15T full specs leak

9 May 2026 at 04:02

iQOO started teasing the upcoming 15T yesterday, and today the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has revealed its full specs. The phone allegedly comes with a 6.83-inch QHD+ flat OLED screen, a dual rear camera system (200MP + 50MP), a 16MP selfie camera, and support for 100W wired charging. iQOO 15T official image It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC, and will have a battery of at least 8,000 mAh. The 15T will apparently be offered in five RAM/storage combos: 12/256GB, 12/512GB, 16/256GB, 16/512GB, and 16GB/1TB. There will be three colorways, and...

DJI starts teasing the Osmo Pocket 4P, confirms its cameras

9 May 2026 at 01:59

DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4 last month, but for some reason the company didn't also launch the much-rumored Pro version at the same time. The Osmo Pocket 4P (DJI really hates the word "Pro" these days) is still coming, however. And it will be launching internationally very soon. That's obvious from the fact that DJI has now published a teaser video for the Osmo Pocket 4P on its global YouTube channel. Not only does this show us the device from a few angles, it also confirms its much-rumored key selling point: the addition of a second camera. And that one is, as you may have...

Deal: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is $300 off, the smaller Pixel 10 Pro is $250 off

9 May 2026 at 00:33

We’ve started seeing leaks about the Pixel 11 series, which is due in about three months. However, the Pixel 10 series is available right now – and with a pretty solid discount on the Pro models at the moment. Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 6.8” LTPO display and a 5,200mAh battery. Other than that, it is essentially identical to its smaller sibling. You can watch our video review for an in-depth look at the phone or read about how it compares against the Galaxy S26 Ultra. ...

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P smartphone gimbal is here with a detachable remote control

8 May 2026 at 23:01

DJI has just unveiled the Osmo Mobile 8P smartphone gimbal. We assume the "P" stands for "Pro" but for some reason DJI doesn't want to use that word. Anyway, the key feature here is that there's a detachable remote, with a touchscreen that mirrors the view from your phone. The remote has a joystick on it too, giving you great flexibility to control the device from a distance and perfectly frame your shots while using your phone's rear cameras. The Osmo Mobile 8P comes with ActiveTrack 8.0, which "delivers even more agile subject tracking" to keep you in frame even when you're part of a...

iQOO Neo12 key specs tipped, may offer an active cooling fan

8 May 2026 at 21:27

iQOO is reportedly working on the new Neo12 for China, according to a recent leak. Although the launch is still months away, some key specs of the phone have surfaced. Tipster Smart Pikachu shared on Weibo that the iQOO Neo12 is currently in testing. The device is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and may feature a 2K resolution display. iQOO Neo11 According to the tipster, iQOO is evaluating both passive and active cooling solutions for the Neo12. This could mean support for external cooling accessories or the inclusion of an in-built cooling...

vivo is resurrecting a long-dead mid-range smartphone lineup, new rumor claims

8 May 2026 at 20:01

vivo launched the first member of the S1 family in July of 2019, and the last one was the S1 Prime which came out in August of 2020. Six years later, the S series for India is going to get revived in 2026, according to a new rumor from a tipster over on X. vivo S1 Prime vivo is allegedly preparing a whole line of S2 devices, though it's unclear how many there will be. No specs have been leaked for any of them either. The only other detail that was outed today is that the S2 handsets will be "mid-price bucket smartphones". That's not a lot to go on, but hopefully more information will...

RedMagic officially unveils the 11S Pro's launch date

8 May 2026 at 18:31

The RedMagic 11 Pro and Pro+ launched in China back in October, and last month a certification revealed that the company was working on the RedMagic 11s Pro. Today, the brand has confirmed the model, although it's using a capital letter s - so it's the RedMagic 11S Pro. RedMagic says this will be officially introduced at an event taking place on May 18 at 3PM local time in China. The Weibo post that revealed all of this information is also teasing the fact that the 11S Pro has overclocking of some sort. Unfortunately, no specs for the device have been officially confirmed, and the...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive

8 May 2026 at 17:01

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched last year at $449.99 in the US, and from September 1 it's getting $50 more expensive. It will thus be $499.99. The company says it's doing this "in light of changes in market conditions". The Switch 2 is also getting CAD 50 more expensive in Canada and €40 more expensive in Europe. In Japan, the hike will go live much sooner, on May 25. Interestingly, Nintendo is also forecasting a drop in Switch 2 sales over the next year, probably connected with the price hike. In the first full fiscal year since it went on sale, Nintendo sold 19.86 million Switch 2...

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is coming on May 13

8 May 2026 at 15:51

Sony just officially confirmed the date of its Xperia 1 VIII unveiling - May 13 at 11:00 AM, Japan time. Sony didn't really add much in the way of information, only saying that "when brilliance comes full circle, the next one is coming." It's clear that Sony will announce its long-awaited next flagship, the Xperia 1 VIII, but Sony will also announce its high-res flagship full-frame camera, the A7r VI, as well as a new lens - the 100-400mm f/4.5 GM. We know that the Xperia 1 VIII will usher in a new design, highlighted by a new square camera island, and a body that's ever so slightly...

Gurman: Apple AirPods with built-in camera currently in final testing stage

8 May 2026 at 13:56

Apple’s rumored AirPods with built-in cameras have entered the final stages of testing, according to a new report. Details about these next-generation AirPods first surfaced in February this year. Mark Gurman reports, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the upcoming AirPods are currently in the design validation testing (DVT) stage. Prototypes of the earbuds are reportedly being tested internally. Apple AirPods Pro 3 Following the DVT phase, which marks the final stages of development, the AirPods will move into production validation testing (PVT), where early...

Spotify's personal DJ feature now supports more languages and regions

8 May 2026 at 11:21

Spotify has announced that its AI-powered DJ feature is expanding to more regions and will now support four additional languages. Available to Premium users, the feature can curate a personalized listening experience based on individual music tastes and listening history. In a recent blog post, Spotify revealed that its AI DJ will now support French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese. The company is also expanding availability to Premium users in Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, and Switzerland. With this rollout, the AI DJ feature is now...

Oppo Enco Clip2 unboxing and hands-on

8 May 2026 at 08:18

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 launches extremely thin MatePad Pro Max globally

8 May 2026 at 03:09

Huawei has now officially unveiled its latest tablet, the MatePad Pro Max. The device gets a global launch, and is priced at Β£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 joins the screenless fitness tracker arena with the Fitbit Air

8 May 2026 at 01:11

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...

75% of Americans prefer texting their mothers over calling, carrier data reveals

7 May 2026 at 23:41

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...

Three vivo X500 devices are coming

7 May 2026 at 22:21

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...

Huawei nova 15 Max debuts with an 8,500mAh battery

7 May 2026 at 21:41

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...

Huawei Mate 90 series to boast a fingerprint sensor upgrade

7 May 2026 at 20:33

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 Iconia iM11 5G tablet is official with 11.45-inch screen, Dimensity 7050 SoC

7 May 2026 at 19:17

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...

The Motorola Razr Fold will launch in India next week

7 May 2026 at 18:03

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:...

Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro early bird deals offer discounts, free projectors and more

7 May 2026 at 16:33

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 Β£200 discount voucher, which drops its price to Β£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...

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite brings a 7,000mAh battery and a 6.72-inch display

7 May 2026 at 15:31

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 6 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 5 announced, promise smoother UI, improved battery life

7 May 2026 at 14:28

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...

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