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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold's One UI 8.5 stable update expands to more regions

Samsung released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy Z TriFold last week, but it was rolling out only in South Korea. The good news is that the rollout has now expanded to three more countries - Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold The One UI 8.5 update rolling out in these countries has firmware version F968BXXU4BZDP and comes with some new features and a new UI. If you live in any of the countries mentioned above and haven't received One UI 8.5 on your Galaxy Z TriFold yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to your phone's Settings >...

Motorola Razr Fold launched in India

As promised, Motorola today launched the Razr Fold in India. The Razr Fold is Motorola's first book-style folding smartphone, and it will be available in India in Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at INR149,999 ($1,565/€1,340) and INR159,999 ($1,670/€1,425), respectively. [#InlinePriceWidget,14402,1#] Motorola also launched the Razr Fold's FIFA World Cup Edition (black) in India, which comes in a single 16GB/512GB configuration with special FIFA UI customizations, FIFA Heroes game, 24 karat FIFA logo plating on the...

More Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 specs revealed ahead of launch

Lenovo recently confirmed that it is returning to the smartphone market with the launch of an updated Legion Y70 on May 19. Last week, the company teased several key specifications of the 2026 phone, and more details about the device have now surfaced. The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and feature a 5,500mmΒ² vapor chamber. The processor will be paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. On the front, the phone will sport a Q10 AMOLED LTPO display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. The panel will also support a 360Hz...

Samsung is now blocking apps that spam your notifications with ads

Samsung's Device Care app has recently received an update to version 13.8.80.7. This one is notable because it brings with it a new feature that could prove to be very useful to many. The app can now detect and block apps that appear to be spamming your notification area with ads. The apps that exhibit this behavior will be put in deep sleep to prevent them from bothering you again. Basic blocking uses a list of "apps identified by Samsung as sending frequent ads" and blocks these when they're detected on your phone. The intelligent blocking option constantly analyses your...

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s are coming to India next week

After weeks of teasers, Oppo has finally confirmed the India launch date for its camera-focused flagship, the Find X9 Ultra. The phone was originally unveiled in China on April 21. Alongside, Oppo is also bringing the Find X9s to India. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s will debut in India on May 21, the company confirmed via social media. As per a recent leak, the Ultra could retail for around INR 1,69,999, whereas the Find X9s could start at INR 70,000 for the base variant. Notably, one of the Ultra's main competitors, the vivo X300 Ultra, was recently launched in India at a...

Apple won't be able to get F1 rights for the UK and Italy for at least six years

Starting with the 2026 season, the broadcast rights holder for Formula 1 in the US is Apple, which is offering the competition through its Apple TV+ streaming service over there. Apple hasn't officially declared that it wants to do a similar deal internationally, but it stands to reason that it might have at least looked at some of the biggest markets. Unfortunately, three of those are now out of consideration since Sky has just renewed its agreements for broadcasting F1 in the UK, Ireland, and Italy. The contract has been renewed through 2032 in Italy and through 2034 in the UK and...

Another report confirms July 22 for Samsung's next Unpacked launch event

Samsung's Galaxy Glasses will be unveiled this July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, a new report from Korea now claims. The grand Unpacked event where all of these products will be introduced is said to be taking place in London on July 22. The Galaxy Watch9 series will also be made official on the same stage. The much-rumored Galaxy Fold Wide is also likely to be there, since Samsung may want to pre-empt the arrival of the iPhone Ultra in September with a very similar form factor. The Galaxy Glasses are designed in partnership with Gentle Monster, and are running...

Dimensity 9600 leak suggests major single-core gains and class-leading GPU performance

The next wave of flagship Android phones and tablets will, for the most part, use chipsets from either Qualcomm or MediaTek. We’ve already seen some details for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and we are now getting our first bits of info for the Dimensity 9600. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the upcoming flagship SoC from MediaTek will be fabricated on a 2nm process node, without confirming whether it will be TSMC’s N2P or Samsung’s SF2. Either way, the chip is expected to utilize a 2+3+3 all-big core CPU architecture with a focus on delivering top-notch single-core...

Sony Xperia 1 VIII unveiled with larger 48MP telephoto sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The new Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a new 1/1.56” sensor inside its telephoto camera – it’s four times larger than the sensor inside the Mark 7 model and it has four times the resolution too. The new model also redesigns the camera island, jumps to the latest Qualcomm chipset all while still maintaining trademark Xperia features like the expandable storage, the 3.5mm headphone jack and the two-stage shutter key. Let’s go back to the cameras – Sony changed course in a major way. The Mark 7, 6, 5 and 4 had continuous optical zoom like on a point-and-shoot camera. Even the Mark 3 could switch...

eBay rejects GameStop's takeover offer

eBay has rejected GameStop's offer to buy it for $56 billion, calling it "neither credible nor attractive", Bloomberg is reporting. The offer came last week, when GameStop said it would pay $125 per eBay share. Intriguingly, GameStop's market value is about $11 billion, while eBay's is $45 billion, so this is definitely a case of a small fish wanting to eat a much bigger one. The GameStop bid is half cash and half GameStop stock, and represents a 20% premium over eBay's current stock price. GameStop will have to borrow $20 billion to finance the acquisition, but when asked its CEO couldn't...

Deal: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is 30% off right now on Amazon US

In our head-to-head comparison article, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S26+ traded blows – well, β€œblows” may be too strong a word considering how similarly the two performed. And as we noted in that article, the older 2025 Plus is cheaper. Right now, Amazon US has a 256GB Galaxy S25+ at $700 – that’s $300 less than when the phone launched. Meanwhile, the S26+ got a price hike and the 256GB model normally costs $1,100, though that is discounted to a more reasonable $925 at the moment. Samsung Galaxy S25+ ...

T-Mobile MVNO lets an AI clone your voice, handle some of the calls for you

A Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) on T-Mobile's network, called REALLY, announced a new AI-based pilot project. It aims to build an AI assistant trained on your voice to handle trivial calls for you. The company's CEO says the AI clone is not meant to replace you, but to help focus on what's important. The feature is pretty straightforward. The AI trains on your voice, speaking style and communication preferences. Your AI clone will then pick up calls you don't want to handle, like reservation confirmations, sales agents, customer support, etc. Once the call is over, the AI will...

Verizon's new bundle gives you home internet and a mobile line for $69.99 per month

Verizon is introducing a new affordable bundle today. You pay $69.99 per month and get both Verizon mobile and Fios home internet. That Fios connection is a 300Mbps one for $19.99, and for mobile you're getting on the Unlimited Welcome plan for $50. Caveats? Sure, let's go through them. "Plus taxes and fees", first and foremost - that's how you should read the prices above. Then, for the mobile plan, you need to bring your own phone and set up Auto Pay for both that and the home internet plan. Oh, and you need to be a new customer. And there's a $99 setup fee. And after three years, you'll...

Google introduces Googlebooks running Android

Move over, Chromebooks, Googlebooks are coming. That's right - Googlebooks. These aren't just laptops, you see - they are "designed for Gemini Intelligence", which sounds like Google desperately wanted to have a name that sounds close enough to Apple Intelligence, but maybe we're reading too much into it. Anyway, Googlebooks will help Google move "from an operating system to an intelligence system", and they feature "the best of Android" and Chrome OS. This sounds like it is, in effect, the much-anticipated Aluminum OS, even though Google has not once called it that. There will be...

Google announces Gemini Intelligence features coming to Android later this year

Google today unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a suite of features coming to the Galaxy S26 series and Pixel 10 family "this summer". These features "will become available across your Android devices including your watch, car, glasses and laptops later this year", the company says. Gemini Intelligence can automate multi-step tasks for you, and navigate the tasks too. And with visual context, Gemini can instantly act. For example, a grocery list on your screen can easily be turned into a shopping cart with all the items for delivery. Or if you see a travel brochure you can ask Gemini to find a...

Honor Magic8 Pro is now part of the Android 17 beta program

Honor has announced that its flagship smartphone, the Magic8 Pro, has joined the Android 17 beta program and is now eligible to receive Android 17 Beta 3. In a press release, Honor confirmed that developers can now download the Android 17 Beta 3 on the Magic8 Pro to test new features, evaluate app compatibility, and prepare their apps for the upcoming Android release. Honor also outlined the key features included in Android 17 Beta 3, such as system-wide Bubbles, support for the RAW14 image format, expanded UI customization options, improved system controls, a more comprehensive...

IDC: India's smartphone market declined 4.1% in Q1, vivo still dominates

According to a new report by IDC today, India's smartphone market declined in shipment volume by 4.1% in the first quarter of this year (January to March). The total amount shipped during that quarter was 31 million units. Despite the falling volume, the market actually grew by 5.8% in value. Interestingly, IDC says "rising memory prices drove brands to front-load channel inventory ahead of anticipated cost escalations, pushing shipment volumes above initial expectations". Even so, "consumer demand remained subdued", weighed down by elevated device prices and "cautious spending...

Watch Google's The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 live here

Last week, Google announced that it is bringing back The Android Show: I/O Edition for a second consecutive year. The event will take place ahead of Google I/O 2026, which is scheduled for May 19 and 20. Unlike last year, this year’s show will not be an in-person event. Instead, it will be streamed online, and you can watch it using the embedded video player below. The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 begins at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM GMT) on May 12. Google is expected to share several Android 17 announcements during the show, including new features and updates. Gemini AI is...

Watch the Sony Xperia 1 VIII launch live

The Sony Xperia I VIII, which we've been hearing about for some time, will be unveiled on May 13. The launch will be live-streamed on YouTube starting at 2 AM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. Sony hasn't detailed the specs sheet of the Xperia I VIII yet, but thanks to leaked renders, we know what the smartphone will look like. It will feature a notchless display on the front and sport a triple-camera setup on the rear, aligned in an upside-down L layout. The triple rear camera setup is rumored to comprise a primary, an ultrawide, and a...

Honor Pad 20 launch imminent, design and key specs revealed

Honor has announced the Pad 20, a new mid-range Android tablet that is set to launch soon. The company has teased the tablet’s design and confirmed the available color options. In addition, an official product listing has revealed its key specifications ahead of launch. The Honor Pad 20 sports a 12.1-inch full-color paper-like LCD display that offers a 3K resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and runs MagicOS 10.0. According to the tablet’s official online listing, it packs a 10,100mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast...

Samsung announces One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series

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

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leaks ahead of launch

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

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

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

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

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

Fourth vivo X500 family member breaks cover

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

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

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

vivo X300 FE India-exclusive Urban Olive hands-on

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

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

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy S27 may use BOE screens

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

The foldable iPhone will be available in two bland colors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venmo redesigns its app with a better focus on privacy

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

vivo, Oppo, and Honor reportedly working on wide foldables

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

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

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

Samsung may bring an integrated S Pen to its future trifolds

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

MediaTek's Dimensity 8600 to bring big upgrades

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

This is the RedMagic 11S Pro

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

Samsung starts selling officially refurbished smartphones in India

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

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

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

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

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

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max camera details leaked

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

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

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

Top 10 trending phones of week 19

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

vivo X300 Ultra Victory Green hands-on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro in for review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selfie video blind test: Davids vs. Goliaths

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

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

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

More Honor Magic9 Pro Max specs leak

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

iQOO 15T full specs leak

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

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