Weekly poll: is the vivo X300 Ultra a phone that you can see yourself buying?

The vivo X300 Ultra was officially unveiled on Monday with plans to ship it in China first and expand to the global markets soon after. Yes, the X Ultra is going wide for the first time. So, are you tempted? In China, the base 12/256GB model costs CNY 7,000 and started shipping on Friday. This converts to $1,020 / £775 / €885 / ₹95,000. These won’t be the actual prices of the X300 Ultra on the global markets, of course, those will be revealed later. And, again, we can’t use a previous model as context since neither the X100 Ultra nor the X200 Ultra was available globally. But a vivo...

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Weekly poll results: the Galaxy A57 is interesting but pricey, the Galaxy A37 gets shown the door

There may be trouble brewing on the horizon for the Galaxy A57 and A37 – the results from last week’s poll are in and the consensus is that the two phones are overpriced. And that there is some serious competition in the mid-range market. Luckily, Galaxy A phones don’t stay at MSRP for long, so the first issue will correct itself soon enough. If it hasn’t already – we’re seeing deals in some markets. Zooming in on the Samsung Galaxy A57, there is interest there, but it is strongly contingent on a lower price or a good bundle deal. At least one person in the comments appreciated the thinner...

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Check out the Galaxy Z Wide Fold's aspect ratio

Samsung is rumored to be launching a wider form factor Galaxy Z Fold this year alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8, which will keep the taller and narrower form factor of its predecessor. The "Wide Fold" was shown in some leaked renders last month, but it doesn't have an agreed upon name yet, we've heard it referred to as Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide in the past, and today it's the Galaxy Z Wide Fold. Regardless of its name, here are some images depicting its aspect ratio when unfolded. It's 4:3, which is very far from, and much wider than, the Fold7's 1.11:1 (or 3.33:3). So here's what that actually...

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Here's how much more Xiaomi is currently paying for memory and storage

We keep hearing about the RAM/chip crisis that's triggered by heavy global investments in AI data centers, which are eating up supply and making prices go up by insane amounts in the process, but what exact amounts are involved for smartphone makers? How much more are they paying? That's what Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has revealed on Weibo today. According to him, for a package of 12GB of RAM plus 512GB of storage, the company is now paying CNY 1,500 ($217) more than in the first quarter of last year (January to March). Redmi K90 Pro Max That's not $217 per RAM/storage package,...

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OnePlus Nord 6 in for review

This is the OnePlus Nord 6, the company's latest mid-range smartphone and successor to last year's Nord 5. It's a variant of the OnePlus Turbo 6 that launched in China earlier this year, and India is currently the only market slated to receive this device. Today, we will be doing an unboxing as well as looking at a few basic specifications of the device. The OnePlus Nord 6 comes in newly designed packaging this year that retains the blue Nord color scheme but does away with the large triple Nord logos that have been a mainstay since the original Nord release in 2020. This sleeker...

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Infinix Note 60 Pro is finally headed to India

Infinix launched the Note 60 Pro globally in February and released it in March, but the phone is yet to make it to India. That will change later this month, however, with the brand now starting its local teaser campaign for the device by revealing its active matrix Nothing-inspired rear display. Infinix promises it will reveal another feature on April 4 at 12 PM local time, but this phone is already official elsewhere, so the specs aren't a mystery. The Note 60 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 1208x2644 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 4,500-nit peak brightness, the...

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vivo starts teasing the T5 Pro, confirms its huge battery

The vivo T5 Pro first surfaced in February in an IMEI database, then in March we got two separate spec leaks, and today the brand is finally acknowledging that this phone exists and is coming soon. vivo's official X account for India shared the post you can see below, calling the T5 Pro "the ultimate powerhouse". That tagline is, of course, ridiculous - this isn't a top of the line device, so it's definitely not an ultimate anything. We wonder what the vivo X300 Ultra thinks about this marketing direction. The ultimate powerhouse.. Loading….vivo T5 Pro coming soon.Search now on Flipkart...

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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review

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Redmi Note 15 Special Edition debuts with a 5,800mAh battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC

After a series of teasers, Xiaomi India has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition in the country. The device is identical to the Redmi Note 15 5G sold in China and features a 50MP primary rear camera along with a 5,800mAh battery. The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition comes in three color options, including a distinctive Crimson Reserve variant that features a faux-leather rear panel. It’s also available in Carbon Black and Frosted White options. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, paired with an Adreno 710 GPU. The phone can be configured with 8GB of LPDDR4X...

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New Honor Pad 10 Pro packs a Dimensity 8350 in a 6.1mm chassis, Pad X10 and X10 Pro join it

Honor just unveiled three mid-range tablets – the Pad 10 Pro, which offers a more premium alternative to last year’s Pad 10, as well as the Pad X10 and Pad X10 Pro. Honor Pad 10 Pro The Honor Pad 10 Pro brings more compute power in a slimmer package. The metal unibody design measures 6.1mm thick and weighs 475g. For comparison, the Pad 10 is 6.3mm and 525g, while the Pad 9 Pro from 2024 is 6.6mm and 589g. Don’t worry, though, this doesn’t come at the cost of battery capacity – the Pad 10 Pro has a 10,100mAh battery, which is the same as the Pad 10, while the Pad 9 Pro had a...

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Report: Samsung is looking to offset rising RAM prices in an unusual way

The rising cost of memory chips in the last year or so has forced manufacturers of electronic goods to come up with various strategies to offset the burden, especially smartphone makers that have a portfolio of low-end to mid-range devices. Bumping up the price of more affordable devices could potentially spell trouble. This doesn't necessarily apply to the high-end smartphones, where manufacturers are more inclined to shift the cost to consumers. A report from a Korean publication DealSite suggests that Samsung swapped out its homemade OLED panels in some of its mid-range models,...

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Honor X70 Refresh Edition arrives with familiar specs, Watch X5i also unveiled

Honor is on a roll with its announcements, and the latest addition to its X-series smartphone lineup is a refresh of the toughened battery champion Honor X70, which was launched back in July. Honor also unveiled its latest fitness-oriented smartwatch - the Watch X5i, which brings 1.97-inch AMOLED and up to 21 days of battery endurance. Honor X70 Refresh Edition The X70 Refresh Edition has three changes: 1) it comes in a new Sunrise Gold color, 2) ships with MagicOS 10 based on Android 16, and 3) is CNY 300 ($44) more expensive than the regular Honor X70. As for the rest of the...

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Tecno Pova Curve 2 hands-on

This is the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and its key asset is its massive 8,000mAh battery. But there's more to it so let's have a look. The phone just launched in India and is available in Mystic Purple, Melting Silver (ours), and Storm Titanium, and in either 8/128GB or 8/256GB options. It starts from INR 27,999 (€258 and £221, converted) and ships with a case, 45W charger, and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Tecno Pova Curve 2 So about that battery. It's truly impressively sized, right? What's more, it's not silicon-carbon chemistry. And then, the phone is under 8 millimeters thick...

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Motorola is working on three new Edge 70 phones

Motorola's Edge 70 family is going to get bigger in the near future, according to a new leak from the legendary Evan Blass. The company has already made the Edge 70, Edge 70 Fusion, and Edge 70 Fusion+ official, and the Signature too (which is an honorary member of the family since it was initially rumored to be called Edge 70 Ultra). However, three more devices are allegedly going to join these. We're talking about the Edge 70 Pro, the Edge 70 Pro+, and the Edge 70 Pro Lite. Yes, that last one's name is pretty much a contradiction in terms - how can it be Pro and Lite at the same time?...

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HMD Crest 2, Crest 2 Pro, and Arc 2 key specs leak along with renders

A couple of days ago some details about the upcoming HMD Crest 2 Pro got leaked alongside an image, and today the same prolific source of HMD-related leaks is back with another image and some extra details. The phone allegedly has the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC at the helm, with 5G support, and this is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Crest 2 Pro also features a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, a triple rear camera setup (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP decorative sensor), a 50MP selfie snapper, dual speakers, an IP65 rating for dust and splash resistance,...

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Google teases its Whoop competitor

Google is set to take on Whoop with a screenless Fitbit wrist wearable. The device was teased by NBA star Steph Curry, who entered a long-term partnership with Google last year as a Performance Advisor across Health, Pixel and Cloud products. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) While we don’t get any specs or an actual good look at the device, we can spot its Whoop-inspired design featuring a braided fabric material and a metal clasp. According to a Bloomberg News report, Google’s health tracker will come with a...

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Nothing Phone (4a) review

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Google Pixel 11 Pro CAD-based renders leak too

Yesterday, CAD-based renders showing the upcoming Google Pixel 11 leaked, and today the Pixel 11 Pro has received the exact same treatment. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold was first, though, earlier this month. So we're now only missing the Pixel 11 Pro XL to have the full family portrait. Like the Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro has a redesigned camera island that, while keeping the oval shape of its predecessor, is now covered with dark glass all the way - the colored part is gone. On the other side, the Pixel 11 Pro's screen bezels are okay, but will probably end up being thicker than some...

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Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd gen arrives with a faster chipset and HDR10+ support

Last year, Xiaomi released the TV Stick 4K 2nd gen with a more powerful chipset and HDR10+ support. Now the company is refreshing its basic TV Stick HD with similar features. Starting with the exterior, it uses the more rounded design of the 4K 2nd gen. Alas, the power port is still a micro-USB – come on, Xiaomi. Note that there is only one USB port and no microSD slot, so if you want to connect extra storage, you’ll have to look at Xiaomi’s TV Boxes. The original stick didn’t support USB-OTG and we’re not sure whether this one does, but that’s an awkward solution anyway. This stick is...

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Huawei Chairman promises expanded satellite connectivity across cheaper phones and watches

Huawei Consumer Business Group Chairman of the Board of Directors Richard Yu has some good news for fans of both the brand and satellite connectivity. He promises that Huawei will expand satellite connectivity to lower-priced devices, so it won't be confined to high-end models only. This will be a new chapter in the company's journey, and it's necessary because, according to Yu, mobile networks don't cover enough of the world. Thus, connectivity struggles still exist. So, satellite tech is the solution. Yu also promised that satellite connectivity will come to affordable...

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Gurman: iOS 27's Siri Extensions feature will get its own App Store section

Last week, a report revealed that Apple plans to let Siri connect with third-party AI chatbots through a new ‘Extensions’ feature in iOS 27. Now, additional details about the feature have surfaced. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the Extensions feature will have its own dedicated section within the App Store, effectively serving as a marketplace for AI integrations. Users will be able to browse this section and add third-party chatbots to Siri, enabling them to run directly within the assistant. However, the feature will only work with apps that...

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Google Pixel 11 CAD-based renders leak

Earlier this month, CAD-based renders portraying the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaked, and today the vanilla Pixel 11 is getting the exact same treatment. Like the Pro Fold, this one is expected to become official in August. Compared to its predecessor from 2025, the Pixel 11 has noticeably smaller bezels, as well as a tweaked camera island design. The oval-shaped island is now fully covered by glass - the metallic part on its right side is gone. That said, the design overall is very Pixel-like and doesn't change a lot. If you were waiting for a huge redesign, this won't...

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HMD Crest 2 Pro leaks with 6,000 mAh battery

The HMD Luma is the only smartphone from the brand to launch in 2026 so far, but we may soon see a new addition to the India-exclusive Crest lineup. X user @smashx_60 shared an official-looking render and key specs for the upcoming HMD Crest 2 Pro. HMD Crest 2 Pro The device reportedly features a 6.78-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. We can spot a punch-hole cutout up top, which is said to house a 50MP front-facing camera. The device will reportedly feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset and the largest battery ever fitted on an HMD...

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Oppo Pad Mini showcased ahead of launch with extremely thin and light body

Oppo's premium small tablet Pad Mini is expected to arrive in April alongside the Find X9 Ultra, Watch X3 Mini and the Enco Clip 2 earbuds, but an Oppo official shared a short teaser video of the tablet ahead of launch. And although short, we got a glimpse of what to expect. The Pad Mini is described as "incredibly thin and light", featuring razor-thin bezels. By the looks of it, it features an aluminum-clad chassis with a simplistic design and a dual-camera setup on the back, which corroborates earlier findings. Speaking of earlier findings, recent leaks suggest that...

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Leaked iPhone 18 Pro screen protector reveals narrower Dynamic Island cutout

We’ve been seeing conflicting reports about the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 series, which has been rumored to shrink in size. We now have images of an alleged iPhone 18 Pro screen protector, which shows the slimmed-down Dynamic Island. iPhone 17 Pro screen protector (top) vs iPhone 18 Pro (bottom) The pill-shaped cutout housing the TrueDepth camera and Face ID sensors appears slimmer, and according to the post on Weibo, it measures 13.49mm compared to the 17 Pro’s 20.76mm wide cutout. Outside of the slimmer cutout, the iPhone 18 Pro appears to have identically sized display...

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Realme Narzo 100 Lite details leak, said to launch soon

Realme is gearing up to launch the successor to the Narzo 80 Lite in India soon, according to a new leak. Called the Narzo 100 Lite, the upcoming device is expected to be a budget offering, said to come in two color options and three RAM/storage configurations. The Realme Narzo 100 Lite is tipped to be the first device in the upcoming Narzo 100 lineup, set to succeed the Narzo 90 series. However, since the Narzo 90 lineup did not include a Lite variant, the 100 Lite is likely to serve as a successor to last year’s Narzo 80 Lite. Realme Narzo 80 Lite According to the leak, the Narzo...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 13

After its predecessors dominated our trending chart for the past two years, it's hardly surprising that the Samsung Galaxy A57 topped our trending chart in the week of its debut. It enjoyed a comfortable lead over second placed Poco X8 Pro Max and the Galaxy S26 Ultra in third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14379, 1#] Poco X8 Pro came in fourth, followed by the outgoing Galaxy A56. The other member of Samsung's new mid-range duo, the Galaxy A37, came in sixth. We then have the iPhone 17 Pro Max, followed by the OnePlus 15T and the Galaxy A17. The Redmi Note 15 completes this installment of...

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Weekly poll: will you buy the Samsung Galaxy A57 or the Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 will be available from April 9 or 10 (it varies a bit by country) with a starting price of $550 / €530 / ₹63,000 and $450 / €430 / ₹57,000, respectively. Note that during the pre-order period, Samsung offers a free storage upgrade in some regions. How does that sound to you? Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A57 has a slimmer and lighter frame (6.9mm, 179g vs. 7.4mm, 198g) with better water resistance (IP68 vs. IP67). And it has a new chipset, the Exynos 1680, which replaces the 1580. The bezels around the 6.7” 120Hz 1080p+ display are slimmer...

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Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find N6 gets praise, but limited availability is an issue

The Oppo Find N6 will be a very popular phone – and it could have been even more popular, but Oppo decided not to offer it in Europe. Otherwise, the N6 could have hit an impressive 50% positive vote in last week’s poll or gone even higher, assuming the phone reviews well (we have a review unit and we’re already testing it). The phone’s predecessor, the Find N5, impressed us last year and the N6 brings several important upgrades like the “zero-feel” crease, the 200MP main camera and the larger 6,000mAh Si/C battery. Of course, foldables aren’t for everyone – many in the comments said...

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Weekly deals: Galaxy S25 FE on sale, OnePlus 15 and 15R prices drop, Pixel 10 also discounted

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 earlier this week. However, the two phones will only become available on April 9, which is Thursday next week. You can pre-order an A57 (8/128GB) for $550 or an A37 (6/128GB) for $450. But while we wait, let’s have a look at what else is available. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14379, 1#] [#InlinePriceWidget, 14378, 1#] You can pick up last year’s model, the Galaxy A56, for $165 less than the A57. You will lose out on the new, slimmer build (the A56 is 7.4mm, 198g vs. 6.9mm, 179g for the A57), the new chipset (Exynos 1580 vs. 1680) and the upgraded...

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Apple discontinues the Mac Pro after twenty years

Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro. The venerable desktop computer had a twenty-year run and served as the flagship model in the company's lineup for most of its lifetime. The company has since removed the product from its website. The Mac Pro first launched in 2006 as a replacement for the then flagship Power Mac G5. Similar to its predecessor, the Mac Pro was a desktop tower PC with a modular design that allowed the user to replace the CPU, memory, optical and storage drives, and PCI expansion cards. The basic format of the Mac Pro remained unchanged till 2012, even as it...

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OnePlus Nord CE6 leaks in hands-on image, Nord CE6 Lite is on the way too

OnePlus is launching the Nord 6 on April 7. While this device has been leaking a lot lately, until today we weren't sure whether there will be a Nord CE6 too. According to a new leak from a tipster over on X, the answer is, thankfully, yes. Not just that, but the image below purportedly shows the upcoming Nord CE6 for the first time ever. The design is clearly reminiscent of other recent Oppo and OnePlus smartphones. The same source says OnePlus will also launch the Nord CE6 Lite alongside the CE6 in May. OnePlus didn't launch a Nord CE5 Lite, so the last CE Lite device was the CE4...

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All iPhone 18 models and the iPhone Air 2 are now rumored to get this improvement

Apple was long rumored to get rid of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but recently a new rumor claimed that wouldn't happen, and instead, they would just have a smaller Dynamic Island. Today, a new rumor from Ice Universe in China brings some more context. According to him, it's not just the Pros that will get the smaller Dynamic Island - but the entire series, including the iPhone 18 and the iPhone Air 2. On the other hand, the screen bezels will stay exactly the same as they are in the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air,...

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Honor starts teasing the 600 and 600 Pro, promises a "next-gen camera"

A few days ago, the upcoming Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro leaked in official-looking renders, and in the meantime the former was also spotted on Geekbench rocking the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. Now, Honor has officially started teasing the duo in Malaysia, where it's put up a special microsite for their upcoming launch. Three themes are teased as you can see in the images below: "Next Design", "Next AI", and "Next-Gen Camera". Honor 600 series teaser images The design is, according to the aforementioned leaked renders, heavily inspired by the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max,...

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WhatsApp gets multiple account support on iOS, cross-platform transfer from iOS to Android

Today, WhatsApp has announced new features, including support for two accounts on the same iPhone. This feature was previously available on Android and has finally made it to iOS. If you use this, you'll always know which account you're in because your profile picture will be visible in the bottom tab. Next up, cross-platform chat transfer now supports moving your history from iOS to Android. You can also find and delete large files directly within a chat - simply tap the chat name and select Manage Storage. You can also choose to clear just media files from any chat, while keeping your...

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Apple expands its American Manufacturing Program with new partners

Back in August of last year, Apple announced its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), with the aim to bring its supply chain and manufacturing partners to US soil. Today, the company has unveiled new members of AMP, including Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics. These join the initial partners: Amkor, Applied Materials, Broadcom, Coherent, Corning, GlobalFoundries, GlobalWafers America, MP Materials, Samsung, and Texas Instruments. TDK will make sensors for Apple in the US for the first time, including for iPhone features like camera stabilization. Bosch and TSMC will...

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Realme 16 5G is coming to India next month

The Realme 16 5G, which debuted in Vietnam in January, has been confirmed to launch in India next month. It features an Air design with a camera bar at the back along with a ‘selfie mirror’. The India-bound variant seems to have the same specs as the global model. Realme has confirmed that the device will launch in India on April 2. It will pack a large 7,000mAh battery within an 8.1mm slim body. The Realme 16 5G is also confirmed to sport a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor. One of its standout features is a mirror-like circular surface on the camera bar, which the...

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Samsung Browser for Windows is now out of beta

After five months in beta for Windows, Samsung released the stable version of the Samsung Browser. It can be installed on Windows 10 (version 1809 or higher) and, of course, on Windows 11. The version is 30.0.0.95 and is available globally, unlike the beta variant, which was limited to select markets. As one would expect, Samsung Browser offers seamless cross-device and cross-platform continuity and syncs everything from bookmarks and browsing history to settings and personal data like passwords via the Samsung Pass integration. But that's hardly the centerpiece feature of the...

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OnePlus 15 gets Android 17 beta 2

Google recently released the second beta of Android 17, and today OnePlus is rolling this out to the OnePlus 15. However, do note that the company says this is "best suited for developers and other advanced users". [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] The purpose of this release is to allow app developers and early adopters to create "even better software experiences". The installation requires flashing a ROM, and if you don't have experience in software development or you expect to use the device as a daily driver, it's not recommended to proceed. All data will be wiped with the...

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Apple adds age verification in the UK with iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 have a new feature for the UK – age verification. The UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) recently ordered social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat), video sharing sites (YouTube, TikTok) and even games (Roblox) to implement age checks in compliance with the Online Safety Act from 2023. And now Apple has added age verification too. If you use an Apple device in the UK, you will find that certain services and features are restricted in version 26.4. You need to verify that you are 18 or older using a credit card or by scanning your ID. Apple will try to...

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This is Samsung's iPhone Fold competitor

Yesterday a leak brought us CAD-based renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, and today the same source is back with some fresh new CAD-based renders, this time of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, which is apparently launching right alongside the Fold8 and Flip8 this summer. As you may already know from previous rumors, the Fold8 Wide has a wider form-factor, just like its name implies, and is intended to placate Apple's iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra), which will also have a wider aspect ratio. The point of these is to not have a square inner screen, but one with an aspect ratio more...

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Selfix iPhone case hands-on: a case with a rear display and a microSD slot

The Selfix case aims to turn your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max into an all-in-one vlogging system. It can also come in handy if you shoot video with an action camera or a drone. The case is currently on Kickstarter. The key selling point – and the reason behind the name – is the display on the back of the case. It allows you to use the main cameras for selfie photos and videos while getting the framing just right. It’s a 1.6” OLED display with 480 x 480px resolution. And yes, it’s round. This seems odd at first, but there’s actually a good reason for it – it preserves compatibility...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 CAD-based renders leak

Yesterday a leak brought us the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, and today the same source is back with CAD-based renders showcasing the device. As you can see, the design is very reminiscent of the Galaxy Z Fold7, with even the display sizes being identical as per yesterday's leaked specs. The Fold8 will however get a 5,000 mAh battery, 600 mAh larger than its predecessor's. It will also support 45W wired charging (up from 25W), and another upgrade is said to be a 50MP ultrawide camera (up from 12MP). The phone's price should remain identical to the Fold7's. The...

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Apple releases iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

Today Apple has released the latest versions of its operating systems. iOS 26.4 comes with an AI playlist generator for Apple Music, a similar feature to one Spotify already has (and launched in 2024). It's called Playlist Playground and will make a playlist based on a prompt, just as you'd expect. You can use moods, feelings, activities, or whatever else. There's also an Ambient Music widget which lets you choose from Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing playlists curated by Apple. New emojis are in as well: trombone, treasure chest, distorted face, hairy creature, fight...

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vivo V70 FE in for review

Hey there, vivo V70 FE! We've got the new upper midranger that recently became official in Indonesia. Ours is the Ocean Blue, but there's also Muse Purple and Titanium Silver. vivo went for a unibody feel with the V70 FE - the rear panel curves into the frame mimicking a seamless connection, and the entire phone is matte, which reinforces the feeling. There are two cameras on the back of the V70 FE - the main one is a 200MP 1/1.56-inch imager with a 24mm f/1.9 wide-angle lens. But vivo reckons there is plenty of resolution to cover distances all the way to 85mm with no issues (and...

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New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown praises how easy it is to replace the battery

A few days ago we shared a teardown/disassembly video for the 'vanilla' Samsung Galaxy S26, and today the folks over at iFixit have published their teardown video of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] As always, the entry point is from the back, after heating up the adhesive holding the back glass in place. The display connector can only be accessed through the back, which means you can't just replace the screen - you basically have to disassemble the whole phone just to get to the screen's connector. Samsung's battery release mechanism is praised, and is even...

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Oura Ring 5 leaks

Oura launched the Ring 4 back in October of 2024, and today its successor has purportedly been leaked in the images you can see below. Alongside the pictures, there are some details outed too. The Oura Ring 5 is only expected to arrive in late 2027, apparently, which would make this one of the earliest leaks we've ever seen. The new ring will replace the old one's Rose Gold colorway with a brand new Deep Rose hue, which is more bronze-like. It will also be available in matte black (likely to be called Stealth), gold, and silver in two options - glossy and brushed. The outer...

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Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro renders leak alongside some specs

Honor unveiled the 600 Lite in early March, and now it's apparently getting ready to complete the family with the 600 and 600 Pro. Official-looking renders leaked for both of these, along with some of their specs. Let's dive right in. The Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro are both unashamedly inspired by the design of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, as you can see. They both allegedly have a 6.57-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and "1.5K" resolution, and they're both powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chipset, though it's unclear which one(s). Honor 600 leaked...

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This is when Apple is unveiling iOS 27

Apple has just announced when its annual Worldwide Developers Conference is taking place in 2026: June 8-12. Traditionally, on the first day Apple has its big keynote during which it introduces the next versions of its operating systems. So, on June 8, Apple will most likely unveil iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and so on. Of course, as usual, these new OS versions are only expected to come out during the fall. From June 8 all the way up to their release, they will be in beta for both developers and the general public. Since Apple introduced a big redesign last year, it's now expected...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 specs leak

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold8 this summer, most likely in July, around one year after its predecessor. Today a new leak from a tipster over on X purports to bring us a list of the Fold8's most important specs. It will allegedly have an 8-inch folding screen, a 6.5-inch cover display (both with 120Hz refresh rates), dual-layer UTG for the folding screen, a laser-drilled display metal support plate, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy at the helm. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 The phone will come with a 200MP main camera using a 1/1.3" type sensor, a 50MP...

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