The Poco X8 Pro got certified last month in Thailand, and now the X8 Pro Max has been certified in Indonesia by TKDN. The Poco X8 Pro Max has the model number 2602BPC18G, which was recently tied to the X8 Pro Max name by an IMEI database listing. The Poco X8 Pro Max was also certified by IMDA in Singapore and the EEC in the past. The Indonesian certification doesn't reveal any of its specs, but a leak in late January, based on information from code in Xiaomi's HyperOS 3, told us that the X8 Pro Max will have an 8,500 mAh battery, while the Poco X8 Pro will go with 'just' 6,500 mAh. Both...

The Xiaomi Watch 5 launched in China in late December, and now it's headed to international markets, including the EU, according to a new report from Czechia. The global version of the watch will run Wear OS, and the price in Czechia will allegedly be CZK 7,990, which right now translates into approximately €329. The watch will apparently be offered in Juniper Green and black. While this price applies to the model without data connectivity, a Polish comparison site suggests the version with eSIM is also headed to the EU. Xiaomi Watch 5 The Xiaomi Watch 5 has an insanely big...

Infinix made the Note Edge official last month, and now we know when it will finally launch in India: on February 18 at 12 PM local time. This information comes courtesy of a Flipkart microsite that went live for the device. This obviously also tells us that the Note Edge will be sold in India by Flipkart. The microsite reveals that Flipkart will be offering the device in Lunar Titanium, Stellar Blue, and Silk Green. The Note Edge will be India's first smartphone equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC. It has a 6.78-inch 1208x2644 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and...

Motorola unveiled the Razr 60 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition smartphone in early January, and today it's become available to purchase from the company's official website. [#InlinePriceWidget,13749,1#] It will set you back $699.99. It comes unlocked, with 256GB of storage. Spec-wise, it's identical to any other Razr 60, but it does come with a special colorway inspired by the game, featuring gold tone Motorola and FIFA World Cup 26 logos on the back. You also get exclusive wallpapers and a ringtone of the official tournament jingle. The phone comes with a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED folding...

The leaks keep pouring in and we now have even more official renders of the Galaxy S26 and S26+ thanks to Evan Blass. The pair of upcoming Samsung flagships are shown in Black, Sky Blue and White colors. The two devices look basically identical to thier predecessors. Here’s the Galaxy S26: Galaxy S26 in Black And the Galaxy S26+: Galaxy S26+ in Black Galaxy S26+ in Sky Blue Galaxy S26+ in White Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26+ will be powered by the Exynos 2600 SoC in most regions, and offer the same screen sizes as their...

A new report from Mark Gurman claims that Apple's inventory of some devices is running low. More specifically, people looking to buy certain custom MacBook Pro configurations, Apple TV, iPad Air and iPhone 16e are facing delays or trouble finding units at Apple's physical stores. This, in turn, could mean one thing in Apple's world - an upgrade is coming. This corroborates Mark Gurman's earlier reports that the company is gearing up to announce a new iPhone 17e and upgrade the iPad Air. Of course, low inventory doesn't always mean that, but the iPhone 16e was launched exactly a year...

As the Galaxy S26 series launch draws closer, leaks are picking up pace. A tipster has now shared official-looking press renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, showcasing the phone from all angles in four colors. The images come courtesy of tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) and show the Galaxy S26 Ultra in Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White color options. The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s design closely resembles its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but features slightly more rounded corners and a redesigned rear camera module. The S Pen also appears to have received a subtle refresh. Here’s...

It's been over two years since Sony’s last flagship earbuds came out and it was about time for an update. Enter the WF-1000XM6, still sporting an absurdly long name, these feature an updated design alongside claims of even better sound tuning and noise cancellation. The earbud version of the WH-1000XM6 gets two more microphones compared to its predecessors with promises of even better call quality and adaptive noise cancellation. Sony actually claims these earbuds inherited their adaptive noise canceling from the over-ear XM6s alongside an optimized antenna structure for better...

The incredible success of DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera has prompted other companies to create their own entrants into this market. vivo recently confirmed that it's working on a vlogging camera of its own, and now Insta360 has teased the Luna, which will compete in the same market. The Insta360 Luna has two cameras, much like DJI's upcoming Osmo Pocket 4 Pro. One of them is a telephoto camera. If it launches before DJI's next-gen Osmo Pocket, then it will be the first vlogging camera with telephoto abilities. Speaking of the launch window, Insta360 has so far only confirmed...

After a two-year hiatus, Sony finally announced a new pair of flagship wireless earbuds. The WF-1000XM6 arrive on the scene as the replacements to the WF-1000XM5, and Sony is confident that these are its best earbuds to date. So what’s new? Sony is bringing an updated version of its Integrated Processor V2, which now features 32-bit audio processing, up from the XM5’s 24-bit depth. Thanks to this change, Sony claims the XM6 offers improved clarity, dynamic range and detail. WF-1000XM6 in black The buds are equipped with 8.4mm dynamic drivers and get custom sound tuning from...

Samsung has already delivered the first shipments of HBM4 memory to its customers and announced that it has begun mass production of the new standard. HBM4 chips are fabbed on a 6th generation of a 10nm-class DRAM process called “1c”. Note that DRAM isn’t like a CPU core, so the nodes aren’t comparable. The HBM4 products also use a 4nm logic base die for higher performance. To put some numbers to it, HBM4 can deliver speeds of 11.7Gbps – per pin! This surpasses the industry standard, which is set at 8Gbps, by 46%. Since there are 2,048 pins the total bandwidth is a massive 3.3 terabytes...

Earlier this week, a report suggested that Apple would introduce parts of its upgraded Siri in the iOS 26.4 update. However, a new report now suggests the release has been delayed. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple reportedly ran into multiple issues with the new Siri during internal testing. Gurman notes that the new and improved Siri will likely be included in the iOS 26.5 update, which is expected to be rolled out in May. Other features are still said to be only available in iOS 27 in September. The report adds that internal testers encountered multiple issues while...

Huawei is gearing up to hold a product launch event on February 26 where we’ll see the brand’s next Watch GT Runner smartwatch but that won’t be the only device announced in Madrid. Huawei just confirmed the event will also mark the Mate 80 Pro’s global debut. The flagship was announced in China in November and features a 6.75-inch LTPO OLED (FHD+ 120Hz), Huawei’s Kirin 9030 chipset and a 5,750mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. Find your rhythm. Now is your run🏃🏻 #HUAWEILaunch pic.twitter.com/W7oYqyWRmj— Huawei Mobile SA (@HuaweiZA) February 12, 2026 The phone is...

As is often the case with Google's upcoming releases, we already know many details surrounding the Pixel 10a way before it launches. In fact, Google officially revealed the design weeks ahead of the announcement on February 18. Google Pixel 10a EU energy label Now, the EU's energy label provides additional details like battery endurance and ingress protection. The label claims the battery can last 53 hours and 14 minutes on a single full charge, and it's rated at 1,000 charging cycles before dropping below 80% of its original capacity. The phone also carries an IP68 certification...

Speculations on what the Steam Deck 2 might be like have been put on pause – people are now more focused on what is going on with the current generation Steam Deck – it is out of stock in several regions. Valve hasn’t come out with an official statement yet, but last night the Steam stores in the US and Canada started showing all three variants of the Deck as “Out of Stock”. This is not a surprise for the LCD model, which was discontinued in December and may have sold out. But the two OLED versions (512GB and 1TB) still represent the current (and now only) model of the Steam Deck. It’s...

A new rumor from a Chinese leaker suggests that Apple’s C2 modem which is expected to be featured inside the iPhone 18 Pro series will support 5G satellite connectivity. The rumor claims the C2 modem will offer support for New Radio Non-Terrestrial Networks (NR-NTN) connectivity. This means devices with the new modem will be able to connect to low-Earth orbit satellites for direct internet access in areas without traditional cellular coverage. This is not the first time we’re hearing about Apple’s push into NR-NTN, as Cupertino has been rumored to bring the feature for some time now....

Lava launched its Yuva Star series for first-time buyers in August 2024, and today, it expanded the lineup with the introduction of the Lava Yuva Star 3. The Lava Yuva Star 3 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A SoC, runs bloatware-free Android 15 Go, and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable up to 256GB. The Lava Yuva Star 3 features a 6.75" 90Hz HD+ LCD on the front with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back is a dual-camera setup, headlined by the 13MP primary camera. The secondary camera is a depth sensor with a 0.08MP resolution. Fueling the Lava Yuva...

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumored to debut in China this March. Several leaks detailing the device have already surfaced ahead of its launch. The latest rumor has now revealed the phone’s battery and display specs. According to a tipster, the Find X9 Ultra is being tested with a BOE OLED display with a 2K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. However, the tipster claims that the retail unit may offer a 120Hz panel. The phone is also tipped to feature a 7,050mAh battery. If accurate, this would be a big jump from the 6,100mAh cell in the Find X8 Ultra. Notably, in December last...

vivo is rumored to expand its X300 series soon with the launch of the X300 Ultra and X300 Max, previously referred to as the X300s. There's no word from vivo about these smartphones yet, but the X300 Max has moved a step closer to launch, as it has received certifications from multiple Chinese agencies. Additionally, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared some specs of the vivo X300 Max, having model designation V2548A. vivo X300 Pro DCS claims the vivo X300 Max is powered by the Dimensity 9500 SoC and packs a battery with a capacity of at least 7,000 mAh and 90W charging...

More details about the Xiaomi 18 have surfaced online. A tipster recently suggested that the upcoming phone will be powered by the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. Now, the same tipster has shared additional information about the phone. According to a post on Weibo by tipster Digital Chat Station, the Xiaomi 18 is expected to feature a slightly larger display than the Xiaomi 17. It may sport a 6.4-inch screen, likely to accommodate upgraded hardware components, such as a larger battery and camera. The handset is also tipped to feature a 200MP periscope telephoto...

Xiaomi launched the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro in China in September, and now the two tablets are headed to international markets, as evidenced by their EU Energy Labels becoming available. According to a tipster over on X, the Pad 8 will be offered in blue, grey, and green with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage, while the Pad 8 Pro will come in two RAM/storage combos: 8/256GB and 12/512GB. It will be available in the same colors as its non-Pro sibling. Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro EU Energy Labels The Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro are rumored to be launching at the same time as the Xiaomi 17...

Analysts at Counterpoint say that the foldable smartphone market is about to enter a phase. After a cyclical recovery last year, 2026 will mark the beginning of a more sustainable expansion phase. While last year's strategy for many smartphone makers was to normalize inventory and proceed with extra caution when it came to new releases, this year we will likely see a more aggressive push into the foldable segment. Thanks to technological advancements and better execution, the book-style foldables have become more popular and now account for 52% of all foldable sales. The analysts...

Huawei's Pura X launched last year and shocked the mobile world with its 16:10 aspect ratio (when unfolded). It went in an entirely different direction than any of its competitors, and it seems to have been quite a success. Huawei is now working on the Pura X2, but also another device that will emulate the Pura X's unorthodox (for this day and age) aspect ratio. According to a new rumor from the prolific Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Huawei is developing a candybar style, non-folding smartphone that will have a screen with a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. So basically, like a Pura X that...

In September, Qualcomm is rumored to be unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, with the latter being the company's new top dog in the smartphone SoC space until 2027. Now a new rumor from China claims the Xiaomi 18 will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and not the Pro version of the SoC, since the Elite Gen 6 Pro is apparently going to be too expensive. That said, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will most likely go with the Pro chipset. Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi will allegedly unveil its next flagship family in September, right after Qualcomm...

Today, Apple has released the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, labeled 26.3. This comes with dozens of security fixes, including one that was actively being exploited, and that's reason alone to install the update as soon as possible. iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 also include a tool for easy switching to Android, which makes going to another ecosystem as seamless as can be, and doesn't require the use of any special apps to transfer your data. The transfer process supports moving photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone numbers, and more. The EU took credit for both Apple and...

Samsung officially confirmed the February 25 launch date for the Galaxy S26 series and is now accepting pre-reservations – this is just a promo campaign that offers a $30/€30 discount if you sign up for an email notification. We will talk about prices later, but first let’s look at what’s new. It goes without saying that this isn’t based on official information. Here is a list of all the most plausible rumors concerning the upcoming flagship. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (speculative renders, source) Privacy display Privacy displays are nothing new – some laptops have...

Samsung's first dual-folding device, the Galaxy Z TriFold, sold out in minutes in both Korea and the US, despite its eye-watering $2,899 price, due to extremely low stock levels. Now, a new report from Korea purports to let us know when we can expect to see it back in stock in the US. Samsung will allegedly bring it back before the end of this month. It's unclear if it will make its return before Samsung's next Unpacked unveiling event, where it will make the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra official on February 25. The Galaxy Z TriFold has a 10-inch 1584x2160 folding AMOLED screen...

The Xiaomi Tag will cost €17.99 in the Eurozone according to Xiaomi's official website for France, which seems to have mistakenly listed the accessory already. A four-pack will set you back €59.99. According to WinFuture, there are other European retailers that have listed it as well, some for below €15, undercutting the recommended retail price even before launch. This version of the Tag seems to lack support for UWB, which was rumored before. This means that Xiaomi will offer two versions of the device - this cheaper model sans UWB, and a more expensive option with UWB. The...

If you haven’t had your fill of leaked renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series, here’s another batch that showcases the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26+ from every angle. At this point, there’s little left to leak and everything from the full specifications to the design has already surfaced ahead of the February 25 launch. The latest renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra give us a better look at the phone from all angles. It gets an updated rear camera module, which now resembles the unit on the Galaxy Z Fold7. Apart from that, the renders also show the new S...

Right at the end of last year, Honor introduced the “Play” series in China with an entry-level 5G phone, the Play 60A. Now a nearly identical device has appeared in a store in the United Arab Emirates as the X6d. And that’s not the end of the story. The Honor X6d is very similar to the Play 60A – the main difference is the upgraded 50MP f/2.0 camera (the 60A only has a 13MP f/2.2 camera). It’s still the only lens on the back and it still tops out at 1080p @ 30fps video recording, but it is an upgrade. The 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera is the same. The other spec that shows up as different is...

The Infinix Note 60 series is coming soon, and it includes the Pininfarina-designed Note 60 Ultra. Yesterday the brand announced that some members of the family will be using Snapdragon chipsets by Qualcomm. Not the 'vanilla' Note 60, though. This device has just been spotted in the Geekbench online database, with the model number X6879. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, paired, in the model that ran the benchmark, with 8GB of RAM. Of course, Infinix could be offering additional RAM options upon launch. The phone will run Android 16 with Infinix's recently unveiled...

Telegram has announced that it's rolling out a fully redesigned interface for its Android app, making navigation and search quicker and more intuitive. The most notable change this redesign brings is the new bottom bar, which lets you quickly switch between the Chats, Settings, Profile, and other tabs. In addition to the UI redesign, Telegram "completely rebuilt" the interface code to maximize efficiency and increase responsiveness. You can head to the Settings > Power Saving menu to maximize performance and extend battery life. Telegram users on iOS also get a...

Samsung expects that demand for its memory chips will remain high not just this year, but also in 2027. Song Jai-hyuk, the CTO of Samsung’s Device Solutions (which makes chips), spoke at Semicon Korea and revealed some interesting details. The so-called AI hyperscalers – companies building out absolutely massive cloud infrastructure to serve the ever-growing compute needs of AI – are ordering memory at unprecedented levels, which, in turn, has caused prices to skyrocket. Samsung is focused on mass-producing HBM4 (“High Bandwidth Memory”). Samsung reported booming sales in Q3 last year...

The ongoing memory chip shortage is about to lead to a drastic drop in smartphone shipments this year. According to the latest forecast from TrendForce, the market will see a 10% drop in global smartphone shipments, which would result in an estimated 1.135 billion units shipped for the calendar year. There is, however, an even worse turn of events, which could see the drop go as low as 15%, which TrendForce describes as the “Bear-case scenario”. Under this scenario, global smartphone shipments are estimated to reach 1.061 billion units for the year. While 2025 wasn’t the strongest of...

Google recently began rolling out the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 update to eligible Pixel devices. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the first Android 17 beta is coming soon. In a Reddit post, Google revealed that the Android 17 Beta 1 will roll out to users soon with bug fixes and include improved performance and system stability. Users currently enrolled in the Android Beta program will automatically receive the Android 17 Beta 1 update once it rolls out. According to a report from last year, the Android 17 update carries the internal codename ‘Cinnamon Bun.’ Those...

Apple dominated smartphone sales in 2025 and according to a new report, it unsurprisingly had the largest installed base out of any smartphone brand worldwide. This metric takes into account the number of units that are currently in use by customers with factors like user retention, ecosystem loyalty and device longevity. According to Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone Installed Base Tracker, one in every four active smartphones used in 2025 was an iPhone. Global Active Smartphone Installed Base by Brand Share, 2025 Apple and Samsung are the only two brands in the “billion active...

Motorola is expected to unveil the Edge 70 Fusion soon. Leaked renders showed us the Edge 70 Fusion in Pantone Country Air and Pantone Silhouette colors. Now, a new set of Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's renders have surfaced, showing the smartphone in more colors and corroborating the design. You can check them below. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's color options These renders were shared by leakster Evan Blass, who also shared a couple of lifestyle images of the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion. We've attached those below. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Previously, Blass said the Motorola...

Samsung has officially confirmed the launch date for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The lineup is expected to comprise the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Pre-reservations for the new devices have also begun. As previously rumored, the next Galaxy Unpacked event has been scheduled for February 25. The event will take place in San Francisco and will be livestreamed on Samsung’s official website as well as its YouTube channel. Meanwhile, Samsung has also opened pre-reservations for the upcoming devices. Customers in India can pay a small fee and secure early access to...

A few days ago we heard the first rumored details about the upcoming Honor 600, and today the Honor 600 Lite has apparently appeared in the Geekbench online database. As usual, this has revealed its chipset, which is the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. In the prototype that ran the benchmark with the model number LNA-NX1, this was paired with 8GB of RAM. The Honor 600 Lite will run Android 16 from the moment it launches. It managed a single-core score of 994 and a multi-core score of 3,023 in Geekbench 6.5 as you can see. The Honor 600 Lite has already been certified by a few...

Infinix's upcoming Note 60 series will use Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, the brand has officially confirmed today. This is significant because it's the first time Infinix has gone the Snapdragon route for its phones in many years - all of the recent ones have been powered by MediaTek SoCs. Infinix says "select models" in the Note 60 series will choose Snapdragon over MediaTek, and through pre-order pages in some markets it's already confirmed that the Note 60 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Infinix "aims to achieve deeper integration of chipset capabilities" within...

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will cost exactly the same as their predecessors, according to a new research note from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, a constant purveyor of Apple-related supply chain information. That is obviously very good news, if it pans out, since the pricing stability of smartphones is anything but guaranteed this year given how memory production seems to mostly be going to AI data centers. Pu says Apple is focused on cost management, based on his supply chain research, in order to keep the prices the same as last year. Pu thinks Apple has been...

Following all the leaks, rumors, and speculation, today the inevitable has happened - a new leak brings us full spec sheets for all three members of the upcoming Galaxy S26 family. As hinted at through Samsung's teasers, the main focus this year will be AI, as the hardware hasn't changed all that much compared to the Galaxy S25 family. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ will allegedly be powered by the Exynos 2600 SoC in Europe, while the S26 Ultra will have the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, with slightly overclocked Prime CPU cores. The S26 and S26+ will have 12GB of RAM, while the Ultra will...

Apple announced record-breaking iPhone sales for Q4 2025, which in turn resulted in the best-ever financial quarter for the company, posting $143.8 billion in sales revenue. That's a 16% increase year-over-year, which is quite impressive for a company of this scale. The reason for the unprecedented iPhone demand? Some analysts believe it's the color orange. China seems to be a big contributor to Apple's recent success. While previous quarters had either flat or declining sales in the country, the fourth quarter last year turned out to be a resounding success for the smartphone maker...

Motorola unveiled the Motorola Signature last month as the first smartphone under its new Signature series. We've received one at our office for review, and after our quick video introduction, it's time to do a quick unboxing and see what's on offer. The Motorola Signature comes in two colors - Pantone Martini Olive and Pantone Carbon. We received the Pantone Martini Olive version, which came in a black-colored retail package, including some documents, a SIM ejector tool, and a transparent protective case with magnets. Our unit didn't come with a power adapter, but in some markets,...

Apple is widely rumored to be introducing variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max later this year, and Samsung is apparently paying very close attention to iPhone-related rumors. That's because the Korean company is now said to be considering re-adding the feature to its lineup as well. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S10 both had variable aperture main cameras, but the feature was dropped with the Galaxy S20 generation in 2020. If Samsung does adopt it again, then expect to see it on the Galaxy S27 family next year, so after a seven-year hiatus. It's quite interesting how...

Back in October, Nothing unveiled Essential Apps - AI-generated mini-apps and widgets based on prompts, that will live on your device and can be shared with others through Nothing's Playground community platform. Today, Nothing is announcing the rollout of Essential Apps Beta, following the Alpha release from late 2025, which was only available for a small group of early adopters. With the Beta, access is gradually expanding through a waitlist, with users added in batches. Create apps shaped exactly around your specific needs and context.That's what Essential Apps are.You describe what...

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is scheduled to launch in India later this week. Following recent teasers highlighting its design and colour options, Tecno has now shared additional details about the upcoming smartphone. Fresh details shared on Tecno’s official India website confirm that the Pova Curve 2 will feature an 8,000mAh battery along with a curved display. Tecno also claims that the Pova Curve 2 5G is the world’s slimmest phone with an 8,000mAh battery with a curved screen. The handset is confirmed to measure just 7.42mm in thickness and weigh 195g. The company states that...

Samsung still hasn't fully revealed when it's unveiling the Galaxy S26 family, but it recently went 99% of the way in the Terms and Conditions of a contest it's hosting. So the rumored date of February 25 is pretty much a given at this point. Ahead of that, the company's US arm has started a teaser campaign of sorts, by sharing the meme you can see below. The guy obviously sees "something smarter" coming in Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup. That feeling when you can see into the future. 😌 🔮 What do you see in our future? pic.twitter.com/zA7XVAIzf3— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS)...

Last week, a media report claimed that Realme was carrying out massive staff layoffs in India, starting with its sales team. This development came after a report from China claimed that Realme was merging with Oppo to become its sub-brand, which Realme had initially been. Today, we received an official statement from Realme's Indian branch confirming that it was undergoing organizational restructuring in India, but that it wasn't related to "any other brands." Realme also said it remains committed to India, its largest market outside China, and that its products, retail presence, and...

Following its announcement in October, Honor’s MagicOS 10 is now running on 20.26 million devices worldwide. The milestone was confirmed by the brand as it managed to push the update to over 150 devices. The news was shared on the official Honor Club platform. Honor Magic8 Pro running MagicOS 10 The Android 16-based MagicOS 10 made its debut on the Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro and was soon after brought to many of the brand’s older devices. Honor reached the milestone less than four months after announcing its latest Android 16-based OS. Source (in Chinese)

Last week, we got our first look at the iQOO 15R, set to launch on February 24 as the first 'R' model in iQOO's number lineup in India. The brand has already revealed some of the 15R's features, and today, it detailed the 15R's display while also revealing the smartphone will be IP68 and IP69-rated. The iQOO 15R's punch-hole AMOLED display will have a 1.5K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 5,000 nits of local peak brightness, with the lowest brightness level being 1 nit. The iQOO 15R's display will support HDR10+ and feature a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint reader for biometric...

WhatsApp Web has been around since 2015, but the browser version of the messaging platform has yet to support voice or video calls. That’s about to change as the WhatsApp Web beta program is now introducing voice and video calls. The feature is gradually rolling out to beta subscribers and only works for one-to-one voice and video calls. Users can also share their screen during calls. Group calls are expected to arrive at a later point in time with support for calls with up to 32 participants. Call links and scheduled calls are also expected to be gradually rolled out. Calls placed on...

In an official blog post, OpenAI announced that it has begun testing ads in ChatGPT for free and Go users in the US. The ads will be shown only to logged-in adult users, while users under the age of 18 will not see them. ChatGPT users with Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education subscriptions will not see any ads. OpenAI also confirmed that the ads will not influence the answers in a chat. Free ChatGPT users can also choose to disable ads, but doing so will come with a reduced free message limit. Ads shown in a chat will also be labelled as ‘Sponsored’ and shown separately...

After debuting the Z11 Turbo earlier this month in China, iQOO appears to be gearing up to expand the Z11 lineup. The iQOO Z11 and Z11x are likely to launch soon, as both devices have now surfaced online. Tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed on Weibo that two new iQOO Z11 series smartphones have secured network certification in China, suggesting an imminent launch. A phone carrying the model number V2551A is believed to be the iQOO Z11. It is tipped to feature a 9,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging support, a 1.5K-resolution LTPS display, and a mid-range chipset. The...

Oppo has unveiled a new K-series smartphone in India. The Oppo K14x has gone official with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 6.75-inch display. It succeeds the K13x from last year, which was also equipped with the Dimensity 6300 SoC. The Oppo K14x sports an LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an HD+ resolution, along with a peak brightness of up to 1,125 nits. Under the hood, it is powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC, the same chipset used on its predecessor. The chipset is paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded via a...

Today, Tecno has revealed that it will officially unveil both the Camon 50 series and the Pova 8 series during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5. At MWC, Tecno will focus on "pioneering practical AI devices, connected AI ecosystem, and imaginative AI forms and designs", whatever any of that means. The Camon 50 series, Tecno's imaging flagship line, will deliver "a revolutionary snap experience, offering smarter scene recognition, enhanced processing intelligence, and greater creative flexibility", the official press release...

Samsung has just released the fourth beta build of the upcoming One UI 8.5. This version of the company's Android skin will make its debut with the Galaxy S26 series, which is most likely getting unveiled on February 25. The fourth beta was rumored to land in mid-January, but if that was ever the plan, then it was obviously delayed for a few weeks. Still, it's out now for the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Samsung's home country of Korea. One UI 8.5 Beta 4 The update is 1.5GB in size and the new firmware version ends in ZZAL. It fixes an issue where a call would switch to...

HMD semi-announced the Terra M rugged phone back in November, and now the company is sharing more details about it, as it's becoming available in select European markets. HMD says this is "more than a device", it's in fact "a fully managed communications ecosystem designed for operational excellence from day one". It's designed "purposefully for professional workers who rely on durable, reliable, secure connectivity on the job — from hospitals and construction sites to airports, security teams and first responders", according to the official press release. It's IP68, IP69K, and...

The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro are rumored to be launching globally in early March, and today Nothing has pretty much confirmed that they're coming soon, by starting the teaser campaign for the duo. As you can see in the tweet below, not much has been revealed - aside from, possibly, the devices' colorways. The dots are black, white, pink, yellow, and blue. So don't be surprised if either or both of the upcoming smartphones get released in those hues. Soon. pic.twitter.com/fpbw7ySU9N— Nothing (@nothing) February 9, 2026 Nothing has already confirmed that at least one of them...

Infinix is unveiling the Note 60 series soon, and a week ago the RAM and storage amounts were revealed for the Note 60, Note 60 Pro, and Note 60 Ultra. Now, a pre-order link shared by Infinix's Instagram account for Nigeria outs some more details about the Note 60 Pro. The phone is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, as previously revealed by its FCC certification. One of the Note 60 Pro's unique selling points will undoubtedly be its dot matrix display that's part of the big camera island. This reminds us of the Nothing Phone (3), and it looks like Infinix really...

Oppo recently confirmed that it plans to launch its next foldable after the Chinese New Year. Now, a tipster has revealed the foldable’s launch timeline for China and select markets. Meanwhile, Oppo has also officially confirmed the ‘Find N6’ moniker. Based on Oppo’s earlier comments, we figured the Find N6 would debut in late February or early March. However, a tipster now claims that Oppo will unveil its next foldable on March 17, with the launch set to take place in China as well as select markets, including South Asia and the EU. Oppo Find N5 However, the tipster adds that the...

Samsung has long been rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25. Now, the company itself has almost confirmed the date. The official X account for Samsung's Gulf arm posted a contest recently, and if you take a look inside the linked Terms and Conditions, you'll find the text in the screenshot below. So, part one of the contest, which is supposed to run "before Galaxy Unpacked", takes place until February 24. Part two, which is supposed to run "during and after Galaxy Unpacked", starts on February 25. While this isn't a 100% official...

Last year, Meta changed the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms in a way that severely limited what third-party AI chatbots are allowed to do (essentially, they were relegated to customer support). The European Commission decided to take a closer look as it sensed potential issues. The investigation is still ongoing, but the Commission feels that it can’t wait for the full investigation to conclude because the delay can cause irreparable harm to competition in the market. “AI markets are developing at rapid pace, so we also need to be swift in our action,” said Teresa Ribera, Executive...

itel quietly unveiled three new models – they have 120Hz 720p+ displays, are rated IP65 and are powered by the 4G-only Unisoc T7250 chipset. The itel City 200 is the most capable model of the trio. As it has 4/6GB of RAM and 128/256GB storage, it runs full Android 15. The other two have 3/4GB of RAM and 64/128GB storage, so they are relegated to Android 15 Go Edition software. itel City 200 in Vibe Purple, Bass Black, Echo Silver and Melody Pink The City 200 has a 6.78” display (again, 720p+ resolution only) with 700 nits peak brightness. And its 8MP selfie camera is inside...

Last week, Dreame held a launch event in Poland, where, alongside several home appliances, the brand showcased three smartphones. These devices are expected to receive a wider rollout across Europe and possibly other regions, though the brand has not yet confirmed any launch details or pricing. The most interesting phone of the bunch is the Dreame RS1. It’s the flagship offering and features an eerily similar spec sheet to the Nubia Z80 Ultra. Dreame RS1 (image: spidersweb.pl) In fact, Dreame’s device is said to feature the exact same key specs but with more flamboyant designs,...

Sony is finally unveiling the WF-1000XM6 earbuds on February 12, and ahead of that, a leak purports to bring us their most important specs. The buds will allegedly use a new QN3e processor which is billed to be three times faster than the one in the WF-1000XM5. There will also be eight adaptive mics (four per earbud), up from six (three per earbud) in the previous generation. There are even new drivers, as well as support for LDAC, DSEE Extreme, a 10-band EQ, Auracast, Multipoint, Fast Pair, and Swift Pair. The buds will get eight-hour battery life, and the case holds two additional...

Google continues to lock down YouTube features as it moves them behind the Premium subscription. First, it disabled background playback loopholes. Now it wants to charge you for song lyrics on YouTube Music. Several posts on the r/YoutubeMusic subreddit show the YouTube Music UI with a warning – “You have X views remaining, unlock lyrics with Premium”, where X starts at 5 and counts down to zero each time you hit the Lyrics tab. YouTube Music now requires a Premium subscription if you want to look at (more than a few) song lyrics This has been in the works for a while now – it...

Xperia fans may have been biting their nails after Sony put its prestigious Bravia TV brand under TCL control, but during the recent earnings call Sony Corporate Executive Officer and CFO Lin Tao said that there will be “no change in status” for the Xperia phones. Further, Japanese site S-Max did some digging and discovered the model names for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII in the GSMA IMEI database. These models go in sequence, e.g. the Xperia 1 VII and 10 VII were the PM-150X-BV and PM-151X-BV, respectively (X is a digit denoting regional variants). Sony Xperia 1 VIII...

Lenovo is expected to announce the 5th-generation Lenovo Y700 gaming tablet next month and the company started teasing the device on Weibo. The teaser was quickly followed by a tip from Digital Chat Station, revealing more details. Lenovo Y700 (Gen 5) The official posters on Weibo confirm an 8.8-inch display with a 3040 x 1904px resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 2640Hz touch sampling rate for faster response during gaming, 800 nits maximum brightness, and 12-bit color depth. This will likely be the same display as last year's model. And even though the poster doesn't say...

Apple is reportedly set to roll out the first iOS 26.4 beta within the next two weeks. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the update will introduce select components of the revamped, Gemini-powered Siri. Gurman says the first iOS 26.4 beta is expected to be released to developers during the week of February 23, provided there are no further delays. While the update won’t deliver the complete Siri overhaul, it will allow users to try out select new features. The fully revamped, chatbot-style Siri is said to be unveiled alongside iOS 27 at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in...

The Huawei Pura X2 is expected to launch in China around March. Previous rumors have suggested that the foldable will feature larger inner and cover displays, along with a new Kirin 9030 chipset. A fresh leak has now revealed more details about the upcoming device. According to a tipster, the Pura X2 will sport a 7.69-inch inner display with a WQHD+ resolution, while the outer screen is said to measure 5.5 inches. For context, the original Huawei Pura X featured a 6.3-inch inner display and a 3.5-inch cover screen. Apart from the larger screens, the Pura X2 is rumored to be...

The latest addition to Samsung’s F-series is now official with the Galaxy F70e. The new device shares its key specs with the Galaxy A07 but opts for a redesigned back with a faux leather finish and comes with a lower starting price. Galaxy F70e is built around a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is rated at 800 nits peak brightness and features an 8MP selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy F70e Around the back, Galaxy F70e features a 50MP main cam with f/1.8 aperture alongside a 2MP depth sensor and an LED flash. The phone is equipped with...

The iPhone 17e has been the subject of several leaks in recent weeks. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has weighed in, largely corroborating the recent leaks surrounding Apple’s upcoming affordable iPhone. According to Gurman, the iPhone 17e will be powered by the A19 chipset and will support MagSafe charging, which was not present on the iPhone 16e. Gurman also notes that the upcoming iPhone will get the latest in-house cellular and wireless chips, the C1X and N1. Lastly, the iPhone 17e is expected to retain the same $599 price tag as its predecessor. Gurman also says the new...

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut later this year and will likely comprise a standard model alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro. While details about the lineup remain scarce, a new leak suggests that the devices could feature a dual 200MP camera setup. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, an upcoming compact flagship with a 6.3-inch display is tipped to feature dual 200MP rear cameras. While the leak doesn’t explicitly name the Xiaomi 18 series, the accompanying comments suggest that the device in question could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max The Xiaomi 17 and the 17...

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is back on top of our trending chart, making it three wins before it's even officially announced. We've little doubt it will add to its tally once it goes on sale towards the end of the month. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max in second and the Galaxy A56 outgoing mid-ranger complete the podium this week. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] Another phone on its way out - the Galaxy S25 Ultra - sits in fourth, followed by the current Apple flagship - the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 come in sixth and seventh in that order. Yet another indication...

Ever since Trump Mobile announced the T1 Phone, many of us were left wondering whether it's going to happen at all. The T1 Phone is still wrapped in mystery, and it's constantly getting delayed. However, The Verge managed to speak to two executives at the company - Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas, who gave some extra details of the future device. First of all, the T1 Phone isn't dead. It's just that Trump Mobile is going through some hurdles, and as a result, the handset's release is constantly getting delayed. Some last minute changes to the design and hardware are the reason why....

We are now a week into February, and it's no wonder that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is dominating the news cycle. The most popular article from the past seven days is about the official teaser from Samsung, showcasing some of the camera upgrades along with a 360-degree spin of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. There are other Galaxy S26 leaks in there as well, but expect even more in the coming weeks as Samsung is gearing up to launch its flagship S series on February 25. Another interesting read for our readers was the Infinix Note 60 series leak, revealing the memory options of all...

A new listing appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) website, revealing an upgraded wireless charging protocol for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 trio. The model numbers listed are believed to belong to the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra. According to the document, the three phones will offer the Qi 2.2.1 wireless charging spec, which will enable 20W charging or faster. That theory aligns with an earlier rumor suggesting that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will come with 25W wireless charging support. However, that's only the good news. The bad news is that the handsets comply...

Motorola unveiled the Moto Buds+ TWS earphones in April 2024, and after almost two years, the brand will follow them up with a new pair, called Moto Buds 2 Plus. While we don't know exactly when Motorola will introduce the Moto Buds 2 Plus, thanks to leakster Evan Blass, we do know what they will look like. Blass has shared a couple of images of the Motorola Moto Buds 2 Plus, which reveal that the new pair has a vertical design, unlike the Buds+, which had a horizontal design. Motorola Moto Buds 2 Plus' leaked renders The images also show the Moto Buds 2 Plus in two colors....

Discounts on Google’s Pixel 10 series continue this week, with price cuts also hitting the OnePlus 15, multiple Redmi Note 15 Pro variants, and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 lineup. The OnePlus 15 is currently available with a £50 discount. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and packs a 7,300mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. OnePlus 15 £50 off Read our review 12/256GB - £799 at Amazon UK You also get a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a...

At the end of January, Motorola unveiled two mid-range models, the Moto G67 and Moto G77, and two entry-level phones, the Moto G17 and G17 Power. What do you think – can one of these be your next phone or do you have another model in mind? The Motorola Moto G77 features a 6.78” 120Hz OLED display, a sharp 1,272 x 2,772px panel with 10-bit colors, HDR support and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. That’s great for multimedia, but the Dimensity 6400 chipset isn’t suitable for serious gaming. The G77’s claim to fame is the 108MP main camera with OIS that has native 3x in-sensor zoom. It can...

According to a Chinese tipster on Weibo, OpenAI is gearing up to launch its first hardware product - a pair of earbuds, of course, powered by the company's own AI model. According to the report, the company decided to scale back on its hardware efforts for the time being, likely because of the rising hardware costs. At first, OpenAI was rumored to be working on a small pendant or a pen, which is in line with the CEO Sam Altman's remarks about the device being more "peaceful and calm" than a smartphone. Especially after OpenAI hired Apple's ex-chief designer Jony Ive. Plans have...

Last week we asked you how important magnetic wireless charging is to you. For now, the majority doesn’t particularly care – at best it’s a “nice to have” feature for them but nothing vital. The argument is simple, especially now that the whole world has converged on USB-C for charging – just use a cable. It’s faster and more efficient than any form of wireless charging. There is a caveat – many of the people who reported that they use wired charging only also said that they don’t need top-ups during the day. These days, phone batteries have gotten quite huge, so finding a phone that...

There are two sayings that can’t both be true at the same time: “newer is better” and “old but gold”. Today, we’re going with the second one. Amazon dug up some left over OnePlus 13 units – only 12/256GB – and is selling them at $700. Coincidentally, that is the same price that the new OnePlus 15R sells for (to be fair, that also comes with a $100 gift card or store credit). The OnePlus 13 has the better screen (1440p+ LTPO vs. 1272p+ LTPS), better cameras (triple 50MP including a 3x/73mm periscope vs. no tele camera at all), even its chipset is better – the Snapdragon 8 Elite edges out...

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...