An unknown HMD phone has surfaced on Geekbench – it bears the code name “Pearl”. Pearl was running Android 15 on a Unisoc chip with just 4GB of RAM for the test. Which chip is that? This appears to be the Unisoc T7250. The listed motherboard “ums9230_6h10” refers to the T606/T615/T616, however, the CPU clock speeds (2x @ 1.82GHz + 6x @ 1.61GHz) indicate that this is the T7250 indeed (the three T6xx chips are 2x @ 1.6GHz + 6x @ 1.6GHz instead). Mali-G57 is the GPU on both the T606 and the T7250. Geekbench 6.2.2 results: HMD Pearl (the HMD Pulse 2 Pro, perhaps?) By the way, the...

One of the most requested features is finally coming to Waze. We're talking about showing traffic lights. This has been a part of Google Maps for years now, and Google also owns Waze as you may know - but it's taken this long for Waze to start integrating traffic lights for some reason. For now it's a limited release - Waze is testing the traffic light display feature in Israel. The feature seems to be in early stages. Interestingly, Waze will only show you a maximum of three traffic lights when in navigation mode, presumably to keep the UI from looking too cluttered. That said, if...

The Honor Magic8 Lite will follow in the footsteps of the Magic8 Pro – no, that’s not a good thing. Honor has confirmed to us that Lite phones sold in Europe will have smaller batteries than those sold in Latin America. This affects weight too. European Magic8 Lite units will have 7,500mAh batteries and will weigh 189g. The ones sold in the Latin America region will have 8,300mAh batteries and will weigh 193g. At least there’s no third option... for now. The Magic8 Pro for China has a 7,200mAh battery, the global model has a 7,100mAh battery and the EU model has a 6,270mAh...

4G is here to stay for a while longer – Qualcomm quietly unveiled the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. It is aimed at entry-level and mid-range devices, just like the other new chip – the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. The Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 has a Kryo CPU clocked at up to 2.9GHz, which is up to 51% faster than the Gen 1 CPU. The unnamed Adreno GPU is up to 20% faster and supports 1080p+ displays at up to 120Hz. Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 The chip is fabbed on a 6nm node – that’s old, but it’s a lot more modern than the 11nm node of the Gen 1 chip. Anyway,...

As expected, Motorola announced its Edge 70 to the Indian market today. The device, which was previously announced back in October, will be available in India for INR 30,000 ($330) in its single 8/256GB configuration. Open sales are scheduled to start on December 23. Edge 70 comes in three color options - Pantone Bronze Green, Pantone Gadget Grey and Pantone Lily Pad. Motorola Edge 70 official color options Edge 70 is a thin and light midranger equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a 6.67-inch OLED (FHD+ 120Hz) display and a 5,000 mAh battery with 68W charging....

Rumors about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s launch point to an early announcement on December 26, and well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has now leaked all of the devices that are expected to launch alongside Xiaomi’s top-tier flagship. As per the latest rumor, Xiaomi will announce its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5- powered Xiaomi 17 Ultra alongside two Redmi midrange offerings, which are most likely the Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. The former is expected to utilize MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 8500 chipset, while the Turbo 5 Pro will get the Dimensity 9500 SoC. The Pro model is also...

The Huawei Nova 15 series China launch date has been confirmed. The lineup includes the Nova 15, Nova 15 Pro, and Nova 15 Ultra. The company also revealed the design and color options of the upcoming phones. Huawei will unveil the Nova 15 series in China on December 22. Similar to the Nova 14 series, the new lineup will include three models. The Nova 15 Pro and Nova 15 Ultra will offer a redesigned rear camera module. The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra The company has revealed the color options and design of the upcoming phones. The Nova 15 Ultra will be available in Phantom Night Black,...

Oppo has finally unveiled the Reno 15c in China. The phone was originally teased during the Reno 15 and Reno 15 Pro launch back in November. The Oppo Reno 15c is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC and paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It comes with a flat 6.59-inch AMOLED display that offers a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 2760×1256 pixels. The panel is rated to deliver a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. The phone also features an in-display optical fingerprint scanner. At the back, the Reno 15c gets a triple camera setup with a 50MP...

As the smartphone market takes a breather ahead of the holiday season we saw a very familiar face return as the most popular in our database. In the absence of big name announcements, the Samsung Galaxy A56 managed to add another gold medal to its unrivaled cabinet. The Poco F8 Ultra thus settled for second place after two weeks on top, while another long-time favorite completes the podium - the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#] Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra took fourth, while OnePlus 15 climbed up to fifth position. We then have the Galaxy A17 in sixth and the...

The memes about RAM prices are funny and all, but the consequences of the memory supply crunch are anything but. Word on the street is that 16GB RAM phones will become extinct next year and we will see the return of budget phones with 4GB RAM. We've already seen some flagships with hiked prices compared to their predecessors, and we are now hearing that Samsung plans to bump up the prices of its mid-range lineup in India. However, raising prices is not a universal fix. In price-sensitive markets, smartphone manufacturers will choose to cut costs instead of going up the price ladder....

The Pixel Watch 4 is Google’s latest stab at the premium smartwatch market. As the successor to last year's Pixel Watch 3, the new model may not look all that different on the surface. But underneath that domed exterior is a slew of improvements, including a new display, an updated chipset, longer battery life with faster charging, improved fitness tracking, and Google's latest Wear OS software with Material 3 Expressive design. Starting at $349 for the 41mm version, the Pixel Watch 4 appears poised to claim the title of the best Android smartwatch on the market. But is it any good?...

Postage times go crazy this time of year, but there is still time to buy a new phone and have it arrive before the holidays. Well, not this one. The OnePlus 15 is still “coming soon” – the company’s US site is showing January shipping times. It’s also up on Amazon at the same $900 starting price for the 12/256GB model. OnePlus 15 coming soon Read our review 12/256GB - $900 at Amazon US Another alternative brand is Nothing – its first flagship isn’t as...

With foldable phones being so popular, you expect many third-party apps to be optimized for the said form factor. Even more so when it comes to system apps. That's why Google is improving the Camera experience for Pixel 9 Pro Fold users with an update by adding a neat Pixel 10 Pro Fold feature. Pixel 9 Pro Fold Camera app This particular functionality allows you to preview your photos on the left half of the screen and keep the camera viewfinder on the right side. Honestly, it's surprising how much time it took for Google to catch up since this is pretty much a standard feature for...

The Google Pixel 10a, which will arrive early next year, will have identical core specs to the 9a - a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 13MP selfie camera, and the same dual camera on the back. Next up is a 5,100mAh battery (same as 2025's a series phone), same 23W charging, and possibly even the same Tensor G4 SoC. Speaking of same, many rumors have painted a picture of a very same-same Galaxy S26 series. But one of the few upgrades will seemingly be the addition of MagSafe. Samsung will likely call it something different (like Pixel Snap for the Pixel 10...

Okay, it’s time to settle this – which Android skin is the best? Every company has its own implementation (yes, even Google), although some are much more heavily customized than others. Google is the lead developer of Android and as such it sets the tone for everyone else. It’s not just that: recently we’ve seen features like Circle to Search gain wide adoption by brands. Samsung is the biggest Android maker in the world and is the developer of the very influential One UI. Android 16’s desktop mode is built on the foundation of DeX and this is not the first time that Samsung has...

Retailers and couriers are slammed right now, so orders take longer to arrive than usual. Still, most of these you can pick up and have them arrive before the holidays, so it’s not too late. With the Pixel 10 generation, Google finally adopted magnetic charging and accessories. It uses the “Pixelsnap” brand for its first-party products. You can grab a Google Pixel 10 at a solid €250 discount and score a free Pixelsnap wireless charger. Google Pixel 10 €250 offfree Pixelsnap Charger Read our...

The Galaxy A37 and A57 are expected to drop next month, and usually, the current models become more affordable. However, according to the latest tip, the company is planning to hike the prices of Galaxy A models in India by around INR 1,000. The Galaxy A56, on the other hand, will see its price go up by INR 2,000. The new prices will go into effect next week as early as Monday. The most probable reason for the price hikes is the cost of memory chips. You've probably already seen the memes online. They are all about a shortage in the memory segment due to soaring demand for HBM and...

Last week’s poll ends with interesting results – the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is surprisingly popular. Okay, the plurality of people is turned away by its price, but those people still find the form factor appealing. Add those who are willing to spend as much as necessary to get into the new form factor early plus those who are on the fence and are waiting and the Z TriFold crosses the 50% mark. It’s rare to see a fresh idea in the mobile space get so much support out of the gate – super-slim phones experienced the exact opposite situation. What we find particularly interesting is how...

The OnePlus Open received the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 stable update in India and Europe last month, and now the rollout has expanded to North America. The foldable is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.1.300 update in North America with firmware version CPH2551_16.0.1.300(EX01). The update introduces fluid drag-and-drop animations for Home screen icons, widgets, and folders, while the Trinity Engine optimizes the workload and resources to maintain smooth performance across different usage scenarios. Furthermore, the Photos app gets a visual update for an immersive experience, while...

The answer to the question “what charger should I use for my phone?” used to be simple – the right charger came in the box. That hasn’t been true for a while now, at least not for most phones in most regions. Now you are expected to go out and buy your own charger. But which one? The main problem is that the U in USB is a lie – it’s universal only if you are okay with outdated data speeds and slow charging. If you want more than 480Mbps and 10W, then things are a lot more fractured. There are standards that come from the USB Implementers Forum and all phones do support them as a...

Apple has released watchOS 26.2, which comes with a refined Sleep Score classification and an updated score range. Here's what the updated Sleep Score classification with the new score range looks like: Very Low (0-40), Low (41-60), OK (61-80), High (81-95), and Very High (96-100). In addition to the new Sleep Score classification, watchOS 26.2 comes with "Enhanced Safety Alerts," which can notify users of imminent threats such as natural disasters, floods, and other emergencies. The alerts will include "rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety...

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 16.0.2.401 update for the OnePlus 15. It comes with the December 2025 Android security patch and adds a "Neon" filter to the default Camera app, recreating the CineStill 800T film effect. With the new update, the filter in the Photos app now supports "Motion Photo," "Screenshots & screen recordings," and "Edited" options, making image and video filtering easier. Moreover, the update enables the bypass charging feature on the OnePlus 15 for gaming and non-gaming activities. You can read the full changelog of the OxygenOS 16.0.2.401 update below for...

Introduction Hi, I'm Ivan, one of the editors and the person who takes the vast majority of phone pictures here at GSMArena.com. I’ve been around for a few years now, getting an extremely privileged vantage point for overseeing the world of smartphones. And, I'm noticing some fundamental changes to our smartphone lives. Smartphones have become more nuanced than ever before. Most of my colleagues and I choose a flagship phone as our daily driver. That choice was down to the brand and its way of doing software. There was a time when we were evenly split between the current iPhone and the...

It’s the holiday season, which means that you’ll be able to find some good discounts on smartphones. If you’re looking to buy a new phone, check out the deals currently available on Amazon UK. Most of the devices in Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup are available at a discount. You can save £200 at checkout when purchasing the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and the Galaxy S25 Edge. Samsung Galaxy S25 Save £200 at checkout Read our review 12/256GB - £659 at Amazon UK ...

Today Apple has released both iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 for supported iPhones and iPads. iOS 26.2 brings with it an option to activate an alarm when a reminder is due, an option to change the opacity of the time on the lock screen, improved AirDrop functionality, and new features inside the Podcasts app. It also makes Live Translation work on AirPods in the EU, and adds support for alternative app stores and third-party voice assistants in Japan. iPadOS 26.2 continues to improve multitasking by letting you drag and drop apps from the dock, Spotlight Search, and the App Library to...

A couple of days ago, Redmi officially started its teaser campaign for the upcoming Note 15 5G, revealing that it has a 108MP main camera just like its predecessor. Today, the brand has also revealed that the Redmi Note 15 5G comes with a 5,520 mAh battery. That capacity was already rumored, and it's good to see it confirmed. For what it's worth, it's 410 mAh larger than the Redmi Note 14 5G's. The battery will support 45W wired charging, and Redmi claims it will last you 1.6 days of usage, whatever that means. It also promises "up to 5 years battery life", which we assume means it...

Today Google is finally revamping Google Translate, infusing it with Gemini capabilities in order to improve translations, especially on phrases with nuanced meanings like idioms, local expressions, or slang. This, Google says, is state-of-the-art translation quality, and you can find it in Google Search and in the Translate app on iOS and Android. The update is rolling out in the US and India today translating between English and "nearly 20 languages" including Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and German. There's also a new beta experience that lets you hear real-time...

Apple has found itself in the crosshairs of the European Commission many times over the past few years, and now it's also being investigated by the Swiss Competition Commission (SCC). This has to do with access to NFC on iPhones. Apple started to allow third-party access to the NFC chip last year, following an initial opening up in the EU. But if you want to use the iPhone's NFC chip, you need to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay the fees it requests, and that is precisely what the SCC is investigating. Namely, the SCC is trying to ascertain whether Apple's terms...

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold went on sale in Korea today, promptly selling out despite its huge price point (around $2,400 at the current exchange rate). Speaking of huge price points, we just found out how much a replacement for the inner folding screen will cost for the TriFold. In Korea, this repair will be priced at KRW 1,657,500 at the lowest level. That's approximately $1,122, which makes this officially the most expensive Samsung smartphone screen replacement in history, but given the type of display we're talking about here, that's not really surprising, is it? Luckily,...

OnePlus is fully unveiling the 15R on December 17, and ahead of that the company has already revealed a lot of important details about it. So much so, in fact, that it now seems like it's running out of ideas. And so, today OnePlus has officially confirmed the fact that the OnePlus 15R has the best selfie camera ever fitted into an R series phone. That is definitely not a high bar. The 15R boasts a 32MP selfie snapper. It has twice as many megapixels as the 13R's 16MP camera. In an actually welcome development (since megapixel count by itself doesn't say much), the new camera has...

While the Samsung Galaxy S26 may not be getting new camera hardware, the Galaxy S27 series could arrive with a major upgrade. A new report from South Korea suggests that Samsung is reportedly working on an all-new smartphone camera sensor with global shutter capabilities, which could arrive with its next-generation flagship smartphones. The report does not specify the exact device, but it seems like it will be present on the Galaxy S27 series. Global shutter sensors differ from the more common rolling shutters by capturing all pixels at once without warping or distortion. This makes...

ZTE has introduced a new tablet in Europe, specifically in the Polish market for now - but it might spread to other countries as well soon. Meet the ZTE Pad X1102N. It comes with an 11-inch 1920x1200 LCD touchscreen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front camera, and a 7,670 mAh battery with support for 21W wired charging. That battery size is anything but impressive today when mainstream smartphones regularly push above that capacity. Anyway, the Pad X1102N is powered by the Unisoc T8100 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has 5G support, four...

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, announced last week, went on sale in South Korea today. It's priced at KRW3,590,400, which translates to $2,428 at current exchange rates. Despite its hefty price tag and being a first-gen product, the Galaxy Z TriFold sold out in minutes at all locations where it was available. There were long queues of people waiting outside some Samsung stores in Korea for the tri-folding smartphone. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold drew long queues of people at Samsung stores in South Korea as it went on sale today Samsung didn't reveal how many units of the Galaxy Z...

The vivo S50 series is set to debut in China in the coming days. Ahead of the launch, the S50 has appeared on the China Telecom website, revealing its complete specifications. For starters, the vivo S50 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which will be paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The phone will come with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that will offer a resolution of 2750 x 1260 pixels. It will boot Android 16-based OriginOS 16. As per the listing, the vivo S50 will pack a 6,500mAh battery. In terms of cameras, the phone will get a 50MP primary,...

Honor was expected to launch its GT 2 series gaming phones soon, but there seems to be a slight change of plans. According to a well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the Honor GT series will actually be called the Honor Win series. The change is already reflected in a JD.com listing, and we now have our first set of renders for the upcoming Honor Win. Honor Win listing on JD.com The device will be available in black, blue and cyan colors and features a large camera island housing three sensors and what appears to be an active cooling fan. We can also spot the Win series...

Today, we have with us the OnePlus 15R, the sidekick to the flagship OnePlus 15 launched last month. This model follows the formula set by the previous R-series models, which is to be the halfway point between the flagship and the mid-range devices. For the time being, we can showcase the design of the device and talk about some of its specs, but the rest of the discussion will have to wait for the full review once the phone is officially launched. OnePlus sent the phone in a special media kit that came in this giant black box and included the phone, two of its magnetic charging...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to debut at the end of January 2026. It is expected to offer similar battery capacity as the S25 Ultra, but may support faster charging. A new listing on the 3C certification website has now confirmed the phone’s charging speed. A Samsung smartphone with the model number SM-S9480 has been listed on the China 3C certification website. The listing reveals that the device will support up to 60W fast charging. This is particularly interesting because Samsung just launched a 60W power adapter, which is already available for purchase. The listing...

The Realme Narzo 90 series is set to launch in India on December 16. Ahead of the debut, the company has already teased several key specifications. Now, a tipster has leaked the complete specs and India pricing for both the Narzo 90X and Narzo 90. As per the tipster, the Narzo 90 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It will sport a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 1,400-nit HBM (High-brightness mode). The phone is said to feature a 50MP primary rear camera accompanied by a 2MP...

If you’re shopping for your next Android flagship, you’ll quickly narrow it down to two heavyweights: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Pixel offers a clean, stock Android experience and benefits from Google’s camera-first tuning. The Galaxy, meanwhile, brings veteran polish: a feature-rich One UI, full S Pen support, and an all-around balanced package. Pixel remains a top choice for photographers and fans of pixel-perfect Android. Galaxy S25 Ultra argues its case as the do-everything flagship — ideal if you want power, versatility, and productivity in one...

The OnePlus 15R is coming on December 17, and the brand previously revealed the designs of its Charcoal Black and Mint Green versions. Now, OnePlus has announced a third version, the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition, which will come in Electric Violet color. OnePlus says the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition is "perfect for those who wish to declare themselves the ultimate Ace gamer," and it features a fiberglass back cover with a coating that imprints the word "Ace." However, the differences between the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition and the Charcoal Black and Mint Green versions are only cosmetic since...

Motorola's Edge 70 line won't be complete until the company launches the Edge 70 Ultra, which leaked in the image you can see below earlier this month. It was already clear that it would be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC thanks to an earlier Geekbench run, and today some more details have been outed by a tipster over on Weibo. According to him, the Edge 70 Ultra will have a 6.7-inch flat OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will be offered in three colors: black, green, and copper. On the rear it will have three 50MP cameras, including a...

Just as Xiaomi is rumored to be getting into the tracker business, Apple is working on upgrading its AirTag. The new AirTag was apparently supposed to come out this year, but was quietly pushed to the first half of 2026. When it arrives, it will bring with it an improved pairing process, enhanced Precision Finding, and detailed battery level reporting. Additionally, it will have a feature called Improved Moving, which will likely let you see its precise location even when it's moving around. And there's another feature that's focused on improving the tracking accuracy in crowded...

Motorola made the Moto G (2026) official in early November, and today the phone has become available in the US and Canada via Motorola's own online store. [#InlinePriceWidget,14138,1#] You can grab one for $199.99 in the US and CAD 299.99 in Canada. The US has both the Pantone Slipstream and Pantone Cattleya Orchid colorways, while Canada for some reason only gets the former. Moto G (2026) in Pantone Slipstream (left) and Pantone Cattleya Orchid (right) The phone comes with 128GB of storage. It boasts a 6.7-inch 720x1604 LCD touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit...

The vivo V70 was recently certified on its way to the Indian market, as was the V70 Lite before it. But these won't be the only members of the V70 family according to a new rumor. Instead, they will allegedly be joined by the V70 Elite and V70 FE. And that's it, those are the four - no Pro, Pro+, or anything like that coming, if this rumor is accurate of course. 2026 Linup for Vivo V70 Series!! - Vivo V70 Lite 5G- Vivo V70 5G- Vivo V70 Elite 5G- Vivo V70 FE 5G There is no Pro or Pro plus for the global or Indian markets! Standard Vivo V70 is scheduled for India!! Lite and Elite is...

Despite not being officially announced, the Honor X8d is now listed in Kyrgyzstan. It currently shows as out of stock, but that will undoubtedly change soon. Unfortunately this means we can't tell you the price, but we do have the specs along with the official images you can see below. So, the Honor X8d comes in blue, grey, and black with a 6.77-inch 1080x2392 AMOLED touchscreen, the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 SoC, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. An IP65 dust and splash resistance rating is provided. Honor X8d official...

The DJI Neo 2 drone was launched internationally in November, and today a new update lets you control the drone entirely from your Apple Watch. This works with the Apple Watch Series 8 and later, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra 3. The new DJI Neo 2 firmware, which unlocks this functionality, is labeled v01.00.0500. You also need the latest version of the DJI Fly app - v1.19.4. And that's it. DJI says this will prove especially useful for sports scenarios like cycling and running, and of course you can think of many more times when grabbing your phone or controller is...

Every so often, an interesting product idea comes along that could be useful if executed right. This one is an iPhone case, called the Selfix, from the brand Dockcase. The case is designed for the iPhone 17 Pro series and adds a secondary display to the back. The Selfix case offers a circular 1.6-inch AMOLED touch display at the back with a 480 x 480-pixel resolution. The rear display’s primary purpose is to let you use the higher-quality 48MP rear cameras for selfies and video recording. It also makes ultrawide group selfies possible, something that the front camera can’t match....

Today, Opera has announced that it's opening up public access to Opera Neon, which is its experimental browser for AI power users, "who wish to get access and make the most of the newest AI technologies as they emerge". Neon has been available in a closed "Founders" phase since October 2 - think of it like a closed beta. Now we're in the open beta phase, and anyone can join - on Windows and Mac. Neon is described by its maker as "an agentic browser". It uses AI agents to perform tasks and even code web apps rather than just display web pages. It also gives you access to Gemini 3 Pro...

Nothing launched the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro in March, and now it's apparently busy working on their successors. Today a new rumor purports to bring us some details about them. The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro will use Snapdragon 7 series chips, presumably the latest Gen 4. It's unclear if they'll both go for the 7 Gen 4 or the 7s Gen 4, or if the vanilla model will get the 7s Gen 4 and the Pro will get the 7 Gen 4. Only the Pro will support eSIM, as per this source. There are some colors mentioned too, though the formatting makes it impossible to tell which phone these are...

A recent rumor suggested that Xiaomi could unveil the 17 Ultra in China on December 26. Now, a new report claims the company has already begun accepting blind pre-orders for the device. The report notes that the Xiaomi Home retail staff have started to send invites to Mi Fans to join a blind pre-order program for an upcoming phone, which is expected to be the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. According to the report, interested customers can place a blind pre-order by paying a CNY 100 fee, which also grants them access to exclusive benefits. Xiaomi is rumored to officially announce the blind...

Huawei held a product launch event in Dubai today where it introduced the Mate X7 for the global market. Alongside the foldable, Huawei also announced global availability for three other devices – the FreeClip 2 earbuds, the Watch Ultimate Design smartwatch and the MatePad 11.5 S 2025 tablet. Huawei FreeClip 2 FreeClip 2 were already announced in China earlier this year as the successor to 2023’s original FreeClip. The new model follows a similar approach in terms of design, with a C-shaped design that sits on your ears. Huawei FreeClip 2 FreeClip 2 get 10.8 mm...

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to become the first Samsung phone to support faster than 45W wired charging and the company is laying the groundwork for that with the launch of its new 60W charger. It’s called simply the Samsung 60W Power Adapter (model number: EP-T6010NBEGWW) and it has appeared on the Samsung.com branches for various countries – all around Europe (e.g. Austria, Sweden, Romania), but also South America (Peru) and parts of the Middle East (Levant). The charger has one USB-C port and supports Super Fast Charging 2.0. It boasts a low standby power draw of just 5mW. It...

Just a few weeks after its announcement in China, the Huawei Mate X7 has now made its way to the global stage. It will be available in White, Black and Nebula Red color versions and a single 16/512 GB memory trim. The asking price is €2,099. We already spent some time with the foldable and you can find our hands-on here. It brings several key updates over its predecessor, including IP58 and IP59 ingress protection, Huawei’s latest Kirin 9030 Pro chipset, a new telephoto camera and a slightly larger battery. Mate X7 also gets slightly larger displays - a 6.49-inch cover...

Ayaneo is entering the smartphone market, and its first device will take a different approach from the current crop of gaming phones. The Pocket Play is set to launch soon with a slide-out controller, which immediately invokes memories of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play from 2011. While Ayaneo hasn’t disclosed any specs or pricing for its gaming phone, we get to see its design, which looks premium and well put. The slide-out controller houses a D-pad, ABXY buttons and a pair of touchpads which would function as joysticks. The device also has L1, L2 and R1, R2 shoulder...

Last week, Apple announced the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards for various product categories. Now, Apple has revealed which apps and games were downloaded the most by iPhone and iPad users in 2025. Let's talk about the top free iPhone apps first. The list was topped by ChatGPT, which was followed by Threads, Google, TikTok, and WhatsApp. Moving to paid iPhone apps, HotSchedules ranked first, followed by Shadowrocket, Procreate Pocket, AnkiMobile Flashcards, and Paprika Recipe Manager 3. In the games category, BlockBlast! was the most downloaded free game for iPhone users....

Spotify has introduced a new personalization feature called Prompted Playlists, giving users greater control over the algorithm to create more deeply tailored playlists. The Prompted Playlists feature lets users describe what they want to hear through a simple text prompt, and even set custom rules such as how frequently or when the playlist should be updated. Spotify then draws on the user’s entire listening history to generate a truly personalized playlist. For each song recommendation, users will also get context and description on why it was chosen. The feature also offers...

Xiaomi’s revamped HyperOS 3 continues to check devices off its to-do list, though some patience is still required. Here is the latest batch of phones to receive the Android 16-based update, according to ITHome. Note that this is for Chinese units, global models are a month behind. HyperOS 3 reaches more Xiaomi phones Also, this is a gradual rollout, meaning units will get the update in batches instead of all at once. The update is now focusing on 2023 devices like the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Xiaomi 13 series. Several Redmi Note phones are on the list, ranging from 2023 to 2025...

ZTE is reportedly closing in on a deal to resolve its foreign bribery allegations by way of a $1 billion payment to the U.S. government. According to a new Reuters News report, the U.S. Department of Justice has an ongoing investigation into ZTE’s violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) across several regions, with U.S. officials now working on a resolution that would involve a $1 billion payment. ZTE faces multiple bribery allegations under the FCPA for allegedly bribing officials across several regions to secure telecom contracts. According to people familiar with...

The Realme 16 Pro series is "coming soon," and the brand has already revealed a few features of the lineup, which includes the Master design. Today, Realme announced the global debut of its self-developed LumaColor IMAGE for the Realme 16 Pro series. LumaColor IMAGE is developed in collaboration with TUV Rheinland and "highlights Realme’s ambition in portrait imaging and reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to making advanced mobile imaging accessible to young users worldwide." With LumaColor IMAGE, Realme says the Realme 16 Pro series will deliver a "best-in-segment portrait...

The Honor Magic8 Pro is continuing its global rollout after debuting in Malaysia last month. Honor’s flagship is now available in Dubai and across the GCC. Interested customers can pre-order the Magic8 Pro starting today from Honor’s online store and other online retailers across the UAE. The phone is available in 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB variants. Those who pre-order the phone will also receive free gifts worth AED 2,299 ($815) that include the Honor Watch5 Ultra, a 3-month free trial of Google AI Pro, and Honor VIP Care+ 12-month damage protection. The pre-orders will end on...

vivo is working on the V70, the successor to the V60 launched back in August. This series refreshes twice a year, with the V50 having arrived in February, so it's unsurprising to see the V70 already getting certified for sale in India by BIS. As is customary, this certification doesn't reveal any specs for the phone, which will have the model number V2538. It does however confirm that the phone is headed to the all-important Indian market. Along with the V70, another device was also certified by BIS, this one having the model number V2545. This is likely to be the upcoming T5x, the...

Details about Apple’s 2026 iPad lineup have surfaced online. According to a new report, Apple may soon launch a new entry-level iPad with the latest A series chip and an M4-equipped iPad Air. The folks over at MacWorld reportedly got their hands on an internal Apple code document for a pre-release build of iOS 26. The document revealed details about upcoming 2026 iPad models. iPad (2025) with Apple A16 chip As per the document, a base iPad with codenames J581 and J582 will be powered by the A19 chip, which is also found in the latest iPhone 17 lineup. If this turns out to be true,...

Poco recently released the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, but the brand isn't taking any time off after that - it's apparently getting ready to unveil the M8 Pro soon. Some of this phone's specs have been outed by the FCC through its certification process. So, the Poco M8 Pro comes with a battery rated at 6,330 mAh, which will most likely translate into an advertised typical capacity of 6,500 mAh. This will charge at up to 100W. The phone supports Wi-Fi 6E dual-band, 5G, Bluetooth, and NFC. Poco M7 Pro Disappointingly, it seems like it may launch running HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. It...

Google has announced a new feature called Android Emergency Live Video, and it's pretty much what you'd assume it would be based on the name - the ability to share live video with emergency services. And it works "in a single tap" too, because in an emergency every second counts. During an emergency call or text, a dispatcher can request live video from your phone, and you can start securely streaming with just one tap. The video will let emergency responders quickly assess the situation and get you the help you need. With the real-time view they can also guide you through life-saving...

According to a new rumor, vivo is working on a new device that it will call X200T. That's a strange name for this brand, and if you're wondering what to expect, this will allegedly be "a mix of the X200 and X200 FE". It's expected to launch in India by the end of January. It definitely sounds like a weird release considering the fact that the X300 and X300 Pro have just become available in India, so a new device in the X200 line may feel instantly outdated in comparison. vivo X200 FE The X200T is said to be similar in size to the X200 FE, which has a 6.31-inch touchscreen. The...

Today, Adobe has announced that you can use its Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat tools right inside ChatGPT. Of course, this means you can simply tell the chatbot what you want to accomplish and it will use Adobe's products. Then you can keep the conversation going by requesting changes. Thus, you can easily edit images with Photoshop, whether that be adjusting just a specific part, fine-tuning settings like brightness, contrast, and exposure, or applying creative effects like Glitch and Glow, all while preserving the quality of the image. You can also personalize designs with...