Instagram introduced the Close Friends feature for Instagram Stories back in November 2018, and last September, we learned that WhatsApp was developing that same feature for its users. Now we've learnt that WhatsApp is also working on a Custom Lists feature for status updates, giving its users more privacy control. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this under-development Custom Lists feature in beta version 2.26.5.11 of WhatsApp for Android. As the name suggests, Custom Lists allows WhatsApp users to create lists for different audiences who can see their...

Spotify has been incredibly busy over the past couple of days. After officially launching Page Match, it's introducing About the Song, which it bills as "a new way to explore the stories behind music". This new feature puts short, swipeable story cards in your Now Playing view, which "explore the meaning behind the music you're hearing". The stories are summarized from third-party sources "to surface interesting details and behind-the-scenes moments", the official press release states. To see this, you need to open the Now Playing view and scroll down to find the About the Song...

The Honor 500 launched back in November, but Honor is already allegedly working on its successor. Now some details about the Honor 600 got outed in China. The phone will allegedly have a 6.57-inch screen. That would be marginally bigger than the Honor 500's 6.55" panel. Perhaps more importantly, the Honor 600 is now being tested with a 9,000 mAh battery. Honor 500 That's 1,000 mAh bigger than its predecessor's, and for a smartphone of this size, it would be record-breaking. Unfortunately, no other details about the Honor 600 have been leaked just yet, but stay tuned and we'll let...

This week we will revisit some old (and some not so old) offers since the prices have been revised even further down. A couple of weeks ago, the Redmi Note 15 Pro was €350 for a 12/512GB unit. Now there is a €30 voucher, which brings the final price down to €320. An 8/256GB version is also available, though since it’s only €20 cheaper, we recommend getting the version with more RAM and double the storage. The Redmi Note 15 Pro has a 6.83” 12-bit 120Hz OLED display and a Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset. The phone boasts a 200MP main camera (1/1.4” sensor, OIS), but the ultra-wide (8MP) and...

The vivo Y21 launched in 2021, and now the brand is working on the Y21 5G. Weird, we know, but apparently vivo couldn't help but reuse this name, despite there being an infinite number of other options. The Y21 5G will come with a 6,355 mAh rated battery in India and Malaysia, and a 5,090 mAh rated battery elsewhere. These capacities will probably end up advertised as typical 6,500 mAh and 5,250 mAh, respectively. vivo Y21 5G EPREL labels We know all this because the phone has two model numbers for its two versions: V2553, already certified for sale in India and Malaysia by BIS...

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A56 last March, but it's rumored to introduce the Galaxy A57 5G early, that is, in the second week of this month, meaning next week. While there's no word yet from Samsung on the Galaxy A57 5G, we expect the smartphone to go official soon, as it has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, bringing it a step closer to launch. Bluetooth SIG has listed multiple models of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, which are all region-specific versions, with the one bearing model designation SM-A576S expected to be released exclusively through SK Telecom in South Korea. Leaked...

We get a ton of leaks and rumors about upcoming devices as you probably know, but this one is something special. It's not actually a leak. Instead, someone in charge of Poco's official website for Belgium mistakenly uploaded pricing information for the yet-unannounced Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max. The images in question (which you can see below) were quickly taken down, but the Internet is forever, so there's no hiding now. Let's start with the Poco X8 Pro. It will go for €399.90 in its base configuration with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The model with 512GB of space will be priced...

Oppo is launching the K14x in India next week, and it's also working on the K14 Turbo and K14 Turbo Pro for China. There will, however, also be a 'vanilla' Oppo K14. This has been revealed through its certification by the Bluetooth SIG. It has the model number CPH2869, whereas the K14x (which was also certified by the same authority) has the model number CPH2871. No other details are known about the K14 yet, but its model number reveals that it's headed to international markets outside of China. We'll let you know when we find out more about it. Via

Following up on the earlier leak showing the Galaxy S26 Ultra from all angles through a 360-degree video, Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) is now back with some very official-looking high-res renders depicting what seems to be the vanilla Galaxy S26. Of course there's a chance it's the S26+ in these images, but based on how much the camera island occupies of the total length, it's a tad more likely it's the S26. Samsung Galaxy S26 leaked renders There is, of course, nothing new here, but we are seeing the white color and all of the previously leaked features of the design are...

A report last year claimed that Apple is working on a new AI-powered Health+ service that can give suggestions based on the gathered health data and even suggest form correction during exercise via the iPhone camera. However, the latest rumor is that the company is scaling back those efforts. A few months after Apple moved its Health and Fitness teams under the Services group, led by Eddy Cue, the company is giving up on its rumored Health+ service because Cue thinks Apple isn't competitive enough. According to internal sources, Eddy Cue wanted Apple to move faster and be more...

Apple's latest entry-level iPad dates from March last year, and it comes with the A16 Bionic chip paired with 6GB of RAM. A new rumor from a usually reliable source in Japan today claims that a new entry-level iPad will be made official sometime this spring. This device will look identical to its predecessor, but will be powered by the A18 chip (first seen in the iPhone 16) and will get 8GB of RAM. That means it will support Apple Intelligence, since that RAM amount appears to be the minimum required. It seems like the SoC upgrade and the extra RAM might be the only changes made to...

AT&T just announced a smartphone designed specifically for kids aged 12 and under. The AT&T amiGO Jr. Phone was created in collaboration with Samsung – it is essentially a custom version of the Galaxy A17 (5G). The most important addition is the amiGO app, which gives parents remote control and an overview of the kid’s phone. The app works on both Android and iOS devices. AT&T amiGO Jr. Phone With the app, you can see the kid’s real-time location. You can set up Safe Zones to get an instant notification in case Junior goes off on an unplanned adventure. The app also shows a...

Today, Oppo has revealed when it plans on launching the Find N6 in China. According to an official Weibo account, the device is coming very soon after the Chinese New Year. That falls on February 17, and given that there are holidays in China even afterwards, it's probably safe to assume that the Find N6 will most likely appear in very late February or early March. That's in line with its predecessor, which last year was unveiled on February 19 and released on February 26. Oppo is promising that the Find N6 will have an even smaller crease than the Find N5, since people responding to polls...

Brave is a new company headquartered in India – no, it has nothing to do with the browser – that just launched its first device, a large Android tablet. It’s called the Brave Ark and it combines a sizable 12.95” 144Hz LCD (2,880 x 1,840px) with Android 15, which features a custom Desktop Mode. The USB-C port allows you to add a second display to the mix. This Desktop Mode supports fully-resizable windows for advanced multitasking. The Brave Ark has a Desktop Mode and supports a stylus The tablet is powered by the old but still fairly fast Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm, using...

Oppo's Find X9 series consists of two smartphones - the Find X9 and the Find X9 Pro. A recent rumor claimed that Oppo would expand the Find X9 lineup with the launch of the Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra in China in Q2 2026. Well, there's no word from Oppo about the China launch, but the company's Indian branch today announced that the Find X9s will be introduced soon in India. Additionally, Oppo confirmed that the Find X9s will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500s SoC, unveiled last month. You can read more about it here. Oppo Find X9 Pro “Building on the success of the Find X9...

The barrage of Galaxy S26 leaks continues as we get a 360-degree render of the S26 Ultra in its Cobalt Violet color. The video was shared by @evleaks and shows every angle of the upcoming top-tier Galaxy. At first glance, the S26 Ultra’s design is reminiscent of the S25 Ultra, though a closer look shows slightly more rounded corners on the upcoming phone. The back of the S26 Ultra also gets a Galaxy Z Fold7 style camera island, replacing the S25 Ultra's individual camera rings. The S26 Ultra is expected to be slightly slimmer than its predecessor, measuring 7.9mm...

iQOO recently hosted the third edition of Prive Night in India for YouTubers, influencers, and tech media, showcasing the iQOO 15R, which is set to launch on February 24. We were invited to this event and got an early look at the iQOO 15R. The iQOO 15R is the first 'R' model in iQOO's number lineup in India, and it's primarily aimed at young professionals looking for a smartphone that's compact but also packs a powerful chipset and a big battery under the hood. More on that in a bit. The iQOO 15R comes in two colors - one is black, and the other is silver with a checkered design....

The Honor X70 was unveiled in July last year, packing an 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery. Now, according to a tipster, the company is gearing up to launch the Honor X80 with a 10,000mAh battery. Prominent tipster Digital Chat Station has recently claimed that Honor is developing the X80 with a 10,000mAh battery. Honor Win comes with a 10,000mAh battery Notably, Honor has already launched the Win and Win RT in China, both featuring 10,000mAh batteries. The company also introduced the Honor Power2 with a slightly larger 10,080mAh cell early last month. According to Digital Chat...

Sony fans rejoice! The next entry in the flagship WF-1000X series is less than a week away. The brand just posted a teaser for a new earbud launch set for February 12. This comes three weeks after the launch of the LinkBuds Clip. Sony’s last flagship pair of earbuds – the WF-1000XM5 launched all the way back in 2023, so their successors are long overdue. A recent leak from earlier this week gave us our first look at the XM6s. Sony WF-1000XM6 in Black They are set to bring an updated design with the buds appearing wider than their predecessors and sporting an additional...

The affordable iPhone 17e was earlier rumored to launch in Spring this year, but a new report now suggests the device could arrive later this month. Meanwhile, a separate report claims the phone will bring three key upgrades. According to Macwelt, citing industry sources, the iPhone 17e will be unveiled via a press release on February 19. This wouldn’t be surprising, as Apple also announced the iPhone 16e in February last year. iPhone 16e gets a 48MP single rear camera The report adds that the upcoming iPhone will support MagSafe, offering wireless charging speeds of up to 25W. It...

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup has been the subject of numerous leaks in recent weeks. The latest rumor now claims to reveal the battery capacity of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. In a post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a 5,000mAh (or larger) battery in China. Meanwhile, the international variant is said to pack a slightly bigger battery, likely in the 5,100–5,200mAh range. The tipster claims that the phone will offer improved battery life thanks to the new 2nm A20 Pro chipset. The difference in battery capacity is due to the...

Last month a report uncovered an upcoming Spotify feature called Page Match, and today this has become official. It's a very nifty one, letting you sync your progress across audiobooks, e-books, and physical books. Here's how it works. If you want to sync where you are in a physical book or e-book to a Spotify audiobook, open the audiobook in Spotify, tap the Page Match button, press Scan to listen, and allow camera access. Then you simply "scan" the page you're on in the physical book or e-book (basically you're taking a photo of it). Then, Spotify will match the page to the corresponding...

Honor is unveiling the Magic V6 foldable smartphone at MWC in Barcelona in a few weeks, and ahead of that, the device has seemingly now been certified for sale in China by 3C. This process reveals two model numbers: PNM-AN10 and PNM-AN20. The former is believed to be the regular model, while the latter will offer satellite connectivity. Most intriguingly, however, this certification also reveals that the Magic V6 will support 120W wired charging. That's the fastest we've ever seen on a foldable smartphone, and should pair very well with the Magic V6's battery capacity, which is...

Samsung initially launched the Galaxy A07 5G last month, and today the phone has become available in India. You can get one in black, light green, and light violet. It starts at INR 15,999 with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can also opt for 6GB of RAM, with the same 128GB of storage, and in that case you'll need to pay INR 17,999. [#InlinePriceWidget,14409,1#] The Galaxy A07 5G comes with a 6.7-inch 720x1600 PLS LCD touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and 800-nit peak brightness, the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC at the helm, a microSD card slot shared with one of the SIM slots, a...

Yesterday, Google finally confirmed that the Pixel 10a is coming soon - on February 18, to be precise. The company showed us one colorway, but past rumors and leaks claimed there would be four in total, called Obsidian, Fog, Berry, and Lavender. Today, a new leak brings us renders showing all of these colors. The Google Pixel 10a is, according to previously rumored information, basically a relaunched Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 10a in Berry and Fog There is however a chance that it will come with an upgraded SoC - the Tensor G5. That said, recent rumors claimed not...

Google delighted its Pixel users last year by introducing an updated version of Quick Share that worked with Apple's AirDrop, but it has remained exclusive to the Pixel 10 series with a promise to bring it to older Pixel phones as well. Now Eric Kay, Vice President of Engineering at Google, confirmed that Quick Share compatibility with Apple's AirDrop is coming to a wider range of Android devices. Maybe the signs were there all along after Google upgraded the Quick Share Extension from a system app to a full-fledged APK that can be found on Google Play. This was a clear sign that...

According to leakster Yogesh Brar, Xiaomi will launch two of its 17-series flagships on the global market around MWC time (March 2-5) – Europe should get them just before, while the Indian launch is reportedly set for early March. The vanilla Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra flagship (including the Leica Edition) are the ones that will be available globally, while the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will stay in China. Xiaomi 17 It’s not like you haven’t seen them before, but here are leaked images of the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra for the global market. If nothing else, they show the...

Infinix introduced its own take on Android 16 with XOS 16. It refines the visual design aspect for future Infinix phones and brings new personalization features alongside a lengthy list of AI features. On the visual front, Infinix is going for a more refined look dubbed Glow-space. It arrives alongside updated liquid motion animations which are faster and smoother than before. Users are also treated to new personalization options with new system app icons, wallpapers, lock screen options and custom themes as well as an optional depth effect for lock screen and home screen. There’s even...

Oppo is rumored to unveil the Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra in the coming months. Ahead of any official announcement, a new report has surfaced revealing the Find X9s variant’s chipset. It is rumored to launch in China in Q2 2026 alongside the Ultra variant. As per the report, the Find X9s will be equipped with the recently launched MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. Notably, the recently launched Redmi Turbo 5 Max also uses the same chipset. The Find X9s is also tipped to see a global launch including in India, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian markets. Previous...

We’ve been working on our Realme P4 Power review and after a quick detour to try out its performance as a power bank, we are back to our regular tests. Without question, the 10,001mAh battery is the highlight feature of the phone, so that’s where we turn to next. Realme P4 Power It’s not that we haven’t seen phones with similar or even bigger batteries before – it’s just that this one is the first one we have tested that doesn’t feel like a brick. It measures 162.3 x 76.2 x 9.1mm and weighs 219g, which is pretty standard for a phone with a 6.8” display. The 10,001mAh battery...

Smartphone makers (Apple, in particular) love to tout how you can use their devices to shoot entire films, and Oppo is the latest one to do just that. It released a new short film in China that is shot entirely on the Find X9 Pro, its latest flagship smartphone released in October. [#InlinePriceWidget,14094,1#] The film is titled The One Who Stole Time. It's co-written by director Yang Lina and screenwriter Qiu Yujie. It explores the emotional pressures and family dilemmas faced by young people today, using the idea of "stealing time" as a metaphor. We've embedded it below for your...

Back in January, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra intended for North America ran Geekbench powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. This was joined by the vanilla S26 destined for North America, also using the same chip. A few days ago, the Korean Galaxy S26 ran Geekbench with the Exynos 2600 SoC at the helm, and now the Korean S26 Ultra has been spotted in the benchmark's database. The good news is that even the Korean version is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. So there's a very high chance that the S26 Ultra will use that SoC across the world, unlike its siblings which...

According to data from Omdia, Apple was the king of the smartphone world last year, with a record-breaking 240.6 million units shipped and a 19% market share. It very narrowly beat Samsung's 239.1 million shipments. The Korean company also has 19% market share when you apply rounding. Interestingly, both Apple and Samsung increased their shipments by exactly 7% compared to 2024. The fastest growth among major makers came from Honor at 11%. In third is Xiaomi with a 2% sales decline over 2024, at 165.4 million units shipped for a 13% market share. It's followed by vivo with 105.3...

“We’re starting to see that memory is going to define the size of the mobile market,” said Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm. While the company doesn’t purchase memory chips directly, its customers do – and their sales will be affected in the coming quarter. For its first fiscal quarter, Qualcomm beat estimates with revenue of $12.25 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.50. Analysts polled by the London Stock Exchange had predicted $12.21 billion in revenue and $3.41 EPS. Net income was $3 billion or $2.78 per share. For comparison, the first quarter of last year saw $3.18...

Following the successful launch of the REDMAGIC 11 Pro, the company is introducing the next generation Air model. The new model brings improvements across the board over the REDMAGIC 10 Air, including the first active cooling fan in the Air series. The new model launches globally on January 29. Fans can pick up an early bird voucher for $1/€1 from now until February 10 from the company's website. This voucher is a ticket for early access on February 10 – open sales for everyone else start on the 11th. Additionally, the voucher can be redeemed for a discount and a free exclusive REDMAGIC...

While Oppo is gearing up to launch the K14x 5G in India next week, the company is also tipped to unveil the K14 Turbo series in China. The new lineup will succeed the K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro, which debuted in July last year. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Oppo K14 Turbo and K14 Turbo Pro are expected to debut in China around April. Oppo K13 Turbo Pro with an active-cooling fan The tipster claims that the Oppo K14 Turbo will feature a 6.59-inch display, while the Pro variant is expected to sport a larger 6.78-inch screen. Both smartphones are said to include a...

Last week, we got our first look at the upcoming 25W Samsung Magnet Wireless Charger, which is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 series. We now have additional images of the accessory, thanks to Roland Quandt, that give us a close-up look at its design. Samsung Magnet Wireless Charger The puck-shaped charger is connected to a wired braided USB-C cable and it seems it will only come in a single black color. According to the previous leak, it will be Qi2.2 compatible with older Galaxy S25 series phones as well as MagSafe-compatible iPhones and other Qi2 Android devices...

After recent teasers, vivo has finally confirmed the launch date for the V70 series in India. The vivo V70 Elite will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, while the standard V70 will get a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. The vivo V70 and V70 Elite are scheduled to launch in India on February 19. Ahead of the launch, vivo has revealed most of the key specs of both phones. Both smartphones will sport a 6.59-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution, up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate. They will both offer a 50MP Sony IMX882 telephoto camera with 3x optical...

Samsung is expected to confirm the Galaxy S26 series launch date any day now, but ahead of the official announcement, fresh leaks continue to surface. The latest rumour sheds light on the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s wireless charging capabilities. According to prominent tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will not feature built-in magnets in its body, which are required for MagSafe-like functionality. Galaxy S26 Ultra in Cobalt Violet While the phone is rumoured to support Qi2 wireless charging, the lack of integrated magnets means it will have to rely on compatible magnetic cases...

The successor to last year’s Tecno Pova Curve is just around the corner. Tecno has officially confirmed the launch date and the design of the Pova Curve 2. Meanwhile, the phone’s key specs have also surfaced online. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is set to launch in India on February 13, featuring a slim profile and a newly redesigned rear camera module with triple sensors. Official images shared by the brand reveal the phone in silver, black, and purple colour options. The device appears to feature a curved back paired with a matte-finish rear panel with striking design...

The vivo X300 Ultra has surfaced in multiple reports recently, with the latest claiming improved low-light camera performance. While several details about the phone have leaked in bits, a tipster has now outlined its complete specs. According to Gadgetsdata on X, the vivo X300 Ultra (model number V2562) will get a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2K resolution. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and house a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. The tipster notes that the phone will offer an IP69 rating, an ultrasonic...

Realme started off as an independent brand back in 2018, even though it leveraged Oppo's R&D, and at one point we even got unified software experience across all three brands - Oppo, Realme and OnePlus. Still, Realme insisted that it was an independent brand with its own R&D and service centers. However, a new report claims this is changing. Oppo and Realme announced a merger, which means Realme is moving back under the Oppo umbrella. While the changes might be a net positive for the users, since Realme isn't going anywhere as a brand, Realme's employees are getting the short end of...

DJI's Osmo Pocket 3, launched back in 2023, has been an incredible hit with vloggers and YouTubers, thanks to its good video recording quality, gimbal stabilization, and pocketable form factor. DJI is expected to come out with a highly anticipated successor any day now, but in the meantime it looks like it's getting some new competition. vivo has confirmed to Chinese media outlets that it is working on a vlogging camera of its own. This will compete with the upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4, using vivo's experience with smartphone cameras. It will be compact, of course, but unfortunately no...

After Google and Microsoft added AI-powered features to their Chrome and Edge browsers, Firefox was quick to follow and offered a handful of AI features to its users. Those include an AI tool for tab grouping, AI-powered translation and even quick access to an AI chatbot. However, not everyone is on board with the new AI push from companies, and a lot of users expressed their dissatisfaction with Mozilla's decision to shove yet another AI functionality down users' throats. That's why Firefox is adding an AI kill switch with the upcoming February 24 update. Mozilla's CEO,...

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot has been available only to those enrolled in Early Access so far, but that changes today. Now, everyone in the US can access Alexa+. The catch is that those who subscribe to Amazon Prime get free and unlimited use. If you aren't a Prime member, you can either pay $19.99 per month for it, or use the Alexa+ Chat, which is " a text-based chat interface to get quick answers, plan, research, and explore new topics". This is free, but Amazon says it "will be limited based on use", without going into any further detail. Alexa+ is powered by large language models...

Today Apple has started selling officially refurbished versions of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Their prices are discounted by 12% to 22% compared to the company's current new pricing (for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which are still offered as new), or compared to the original pricing for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, which have both been discontinued. The exact prices are in the table below, where you can compare each device's launch price in September of 2024, the current pricing for new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus units, and the cost...

After seemingly dozens of leaks and rumors, today Google has finally acknowledged the Pixel 10a. The company has released a very short teaser video, which you can see embedded below. The video portrays the phone from a lot of angles, and reveals that the full announcement will be taking place on February 18. That is also when Google will start taking pre-orders for the Pixel 10a. In the meantime, you can head to Google's teaser site for the Pixel 10a and register your email. If you do so, you will get an exclusive offer on the Pixel 10a from the Google Store - provided you haven't...