Samsung sets the date for the Galaxy S26 FE unveiling - it's coming next week

Samsung will introduce a new member of the Galaxy S26 family on Thursday next week (August 27) during its “Galaxy Event August 2026”, which will be livestreamed on Samsung.com and on its YouTube channel. The event starts at noon 12pm UTC. While the company doesn’t name it explicitly, this can be no other model than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. Unfortunately, the company doesn’t offer any official details for the new FE. We’ve seen a leaked EPREL label that revealed an A rating for energy efficiency, another A for drop resistance but a C for repairability. The battery is rated for 1,200...

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Qualcomm's new teaser confirms that two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoCs are coming

For many, many months now it's been rumored that Qualcomm would unveil not one, but two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoCs at its annual Snapdragon Summit. And today, the company has confirmed it with its latest teaser over on X. Take a look for yourself: The next chapter of the agentic AI era begins at #SnapdragonSummit.When Two Changes the Game. See the reveal on September 22. pic.twitter.com/4S1SSvJ1fk— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) August 19, 2026 "Two changes the game", "Opportunity doubled", "Dual 8 Elites" - it's pretty obvious what's going on here. The company hasn't confirmed the names...

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Amazon makes its Alexa+ AI chatbot free for eligible Fire TV devices

Back in February Amazon opened up its Alexa+ AI chatbot to everyone in the US, with Prime subscribers getting unlimited access to it for free. Today, the company is expanding the reach of the service, for free, to those who have a compatible Fire TV device. To clarify right from the start, if you have one of the following devices, you can use Alexa+ for free even without a Prime subscription: all current-generation Amazon Fire TV Sticks, the Fire TV Cube, Amazon Ember Smart TVs, and other smart TVs "by trusted brands with Alexa+ built-in" (including Hisense and Panasonic). These...

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Apple HomePad details revealed by macOS code

Apple's smart speaker with a display, which a lot of people have been calling HomePad, but which has also been referred to as Home Hub, is coming soon, apparently - later this year, in fact. The latest macOS 26.7 beta has basically confirmed the HomePad (not the name, though), and now a deeper dive into the code tells us that while the HomePad will run a variant of tvOS, it will behave more like a giant Apple Watch. Its home screen will feature "Faces" and a "Face Gallery". So, like "watch faces" then, but not on a watch. In fact you can think of these just like Apple Watch faces,...

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Samsung details the new Warranty and care menu in One UI 9

One UI 9, which made its debut on the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8, brings with it a new Warranty and care menu in Settings. It is here that you can keep track of your warranty periods and expiration dates across all of your Samsung devices, with the information being consolidated into one place. The device in use is displayed at the top of the screen, including its eligibility for enrollment into Samsung Care+. Below this device you'll find all the others that are linked to your Samsung account, the one you're signed in with. Bixby can be used...

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Apple is losing the antitrust battle and soon won't be able to charge commissions from external payment platforms

Apple has been fighting antitrust regulators across the globe, and it's about to lose yet another battle in the US after trying to make commissions from purchases made on third-party payment platforms. But in the latest regulatory filing from Apple itself, the company admits that it may no longer be able to do so. The EU Commission was the first to force Apple to allow third-party app stores on its platform since the company's official App Store charges a 30% commission on each purchase, including in-app purchases. This way, creators can't distribute their content anywhere else and are...

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Samsung Wallet adds Digital Key support for Volkswagen EVs

Today Samsung has announced that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key access for Volkswagen EVs, including the ID. Polo, ID. Cross, ID.3neo, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, and ID. Buzz. This is currently rolling out in Europe for vehicles running ID. software version 6.0.1. Only vehicles produced on or after April 27, 2026 are compatible, and they need to be equipped with the "Preparation for Digital Key" option package. Through this feature you can use a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone to lock, unlock, and start your car without having to use a physical key. Digital Keys in Samsung...

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iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11S debut in China

As expected, iQOO announced its Neo11 Ultra and Z11S in China today. Both phones come with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and massive batteries while also boasting IP68/IP69 ingress protection. iQOO Neo11 Ultra Neo11 Ultra is equipped with the Dimensity 9500 Monster chipset, which is paired with iQOO’s Q2 gaming chip and up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Z11S gets the Dimensity 7500 paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones feature sizeable Si-C batteries with a 9,100mAh cell on the Neo 11 Ultra and an even larger 10,000mAh power pack on the...

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Motorola Edge 70 Max in for review

This is the Motorola Edge 70 Max, which launched last month. Let's take a look inside it box and see what it's about. The Edge 70 Max ships with 256GB of storage and either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. You can get it in Pantone Aqua Gray, Pantone Ice Melt, and Pantone Dark Shadow (our model), each with a unique-feeling texture. Prices are €750, £700, or INR 59,999. Unboxing the Motorola Edge 70 Max You get the usual cable and case in the box. The case isn't MagSafe-compatible, which is a shame, as we've seen lower-tier Motos with a MagSafe case in the box. There's also no charger...

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Deals: iPhone Air and iPhone 16e discounts are trending on Best Buy

The Apple iPhone Air is currently trending on Best Buy since it has a $160 discount on all of its memory and color options. The phones are sold by Best Buy itself and are unlocked units. Apple iPhone Air $160 off Read our review 256GB - $840 at Best Buy 512GB - $1,040 at Best Buy 1TB - $1,240 at Best Buy You can pay the full price upfront or go for a 24-month no-interest financing deal. For example, a 256GB Air works out to $35 a month, while a...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE stars in a hands-on video

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is coming soon, having been already certified by the FCC and starred in multiple leaks recently. It may be unveiled in early September alongside the new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets. Ahead of that, a user on X has uploaded what he claims is a hands-on video of the Galaxy S26 FE. Take a look: First irl look at the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE! pic.twitter.com/grrlhJ68Di— Bradley (@VerdeSelvans) August 17, 2026 The video shows the phone running Android 17 with One UI 9 on top, unsurprisingly. The design is in line with what Samsung's been doing to its camera bumps this...

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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with 10,000mAh battery to launch next week

Xiaomi has officially announced the launch of the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in global markets and also revealed some of its key specs. One of the phone's biggest highlights is its 10,000mAh battery. The company has set up a teaser page on its global website, confirming that the Redmi Note 17 series, including the new Note 17 Pro Max, will be unveiled on August 27. According to the official page, the handset will pack a 10,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is also confirmed to come with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K...

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Poco M8x to be powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, key specs and pricing tipped

Poco recently began teasing the M8x 5G's launch in India. While the company has yet to reveal details about the upcoming phone, a teaser on Flipkart has confirmed the chipset powering the handset. A tipster has also leaked several other key specs and pricing details. According to the Flipkart teaser, the Poco M8x will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. However, tipster Yogesh Brar claims the handset will instead feature MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 SoC. Brar also claims that the handset will sport a 6.9-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The...

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Tipster claims Xiaomi 18 Ultra cancelled, upcoming vivo and Oppo Ultras won't go global

The Xiaomi 18 Ultra, which was rumored to debut in December this year, has reportedly been cancelled. According to a new leak, Xiaomi will launch only three smartphones as part of its upcoming 18 series. In a post on X, tipster Kartikey Singh claims that Xiaomi will not launch an 18 Ultra this year. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will instead sit at the top of the company's upcoming flagship lineup. However, this does not necessarily mean Xiaomi has abandoned the Ultra model altogether and we could see a Xiaomi 17 Ultra successor next year. The company is likely...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets now appear in Google Play Console's supported devices list

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets were recently spotted on Bluetooth SIG's website, as they were Bluetooth-certified. Now those same tablets have appeared in Google Play Console's supported devices list. The Galaxy Tab S12 series consists of two tablets - the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The Google Play Console lists five models of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and three models of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra's leaked renders | Source: OnLeaks and Smartphone Checker The Wi-Fi-only version of the Galaxy Tab S12+ has codename "gts12pwifi"...

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Pixel 11 series, Honor Robot Phone, Redmi 17 official, Week 33 in review

Tech news started picking up a bit, especially in the past week. Google unveiled its Pixel 11 series alongside the Pixel Watch 5. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold all pack the new Tensor G6 SoC, which turned out to use a 3nm process after all, not the heavily rumored 2nm. The specs of the Pixel phones are mostly the same as their predecessors - the small Pro has a 6.3-inch display, the Pro XL a 6.8-inch one, but brighter. Camera-wise, the 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL essentially use the same system - 50MP 1/1.3-inch wide angle, 48MP ultrawide (1/2.51-inch vs 1/2.55-inch), 48MP 5x...

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Weekly poll results: a surprising number of people are using feature phones

Feature phones are not as dead as you may have thought – one third of voters in last week’s poll use one at least occasionally. Some even use a feature phone full time as their only phone. And others are at least thinking about the idea of ditching their smartphone. As some commenters point out, smartphones are basically a necessity in some countries – you might need one for messaging family and clients, for bank authentication and so on. Even so, some manage to get by with a feature phone as their only handset. That said, a large portion of voters are never going back to feature phones...

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iQOO 16 tipped to come with a higher refresh rate screen, new design

iQOO is said to launch the iQOO 16 in September, with the latest rumor from China claiming it will have a higher refresh-rate screen than its predecessor. The word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who claimed the iQOO 16 will feature a 165Hz refresh rate screen. It will be a 6.85" flat 2K display sourced from Samsung. For comparison, last year's iQOO 15 came with a 6.85" flat display having a 144Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, DCS claimed that the iQOO 16's rounded corners and bezels have minimal changes, but said the camera module on the rear is small, square-shaped, and...

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Deals: Pixel 11 series goes on pre-order, Galaxy Z8 foldables and S26 models drop prices

Google launched its new Pixel 11 series earlier this week – there is a new vanilla, two new Pro and one new foldable model. All that’s missing now is an affordable a-phone. The massive increase in RAM prices has affected the Pixel series. Google now offers 256GB storage as standard on all 11-series models, which is a good thing, but the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL start with 12GB of RAM. If you want 16GB (which is what all Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL phones had), you will have to get a 512GB or a 1TB model. The vanilla phone only comes with 12GB of RAM, while the foldable always gets...

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iQOO Buds TWS earphones launching on August 20

iQOO will launch the Z11 in India on August 20, and on the same day, the brand will also unveil the iQOO Buds TWS earphones. The teaser posted by iQOO's Indian branch on X reveals the iQOO Buds' design. These are in-ear type and have silicone ear tips, which should offer passive noise cancellation. However, it is unclear whether they will have active noise cancellation. The iQOO Buds' charging case has an LED indicator on the front, above which is the brand logo. At the bottom is the USB-C port. iQOO hasn't revealed the features of the iQOO Buds yet, but we might see the brand...

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Here's when Huawei's non-folding wide-screen phone is launching

Following up on the success of the Pura X, Huawei has, for quite some time now, been working on a new non-folding smartphone with a similar 16:10 screen aspect ratio. This device is now rumored to be launching in September. According to a previous leak, it will be powered by a Kirin 9-series chipset, and will have a battery capacity of at least 7,000 mAh. The device is also said to have a 50MP main camera using a 1/1.3" type sensor, as well as a 50MP periscope telephoto camera and a multispectral camera. The phone was initially expected to be launching between October and December,...

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Here's our first look at Samsung's upcoming One UI 9.5

While Samsung is still in the process of beta testing One UI 9, with the fifth beta having gone out to the Galaxy S26 series just a couple of days ago, the company is also already working on One UI 9.5. This may be the version that the upcoming Galaxy S27 family will ship with out of the box. An enterprising X user has now installed a leaked One UI 9.5 firmware on their Galaxy S26 to see what it looks like, and the screenshots below show what you can expect. If you had "more glass" on your bingo card for One UI 9.5, then you will be happy. One UI 9.5 screenshots While...

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro emerges in AnTuTu test run

Qualcomm is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship chipset – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro at the annual Snapdragon Summit next month, and it just leaked in an AnTuTu 11 benchmark run. The SM8975, as it is known internally, managed an impressive 4.83 million points. For reference, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 usually hits between 4 and 4.6 million points. This means the upcoming chip offers a mere 5% boost in AnTuTu. Though, as usual with leaked benchmark runs, this is likely unfinished hardware, so the scores should be taken with a few grains of salt. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6...

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LG joins forces with Nvidia to build AI-powered robots and hardware for self-driving cars

Chairman and CEO of LG Corp. Kwang Mo Koo visited the Nvidia headquarters at Santa Clara, California, to sign a memorandum of understanding with CEO Jensen Huang. This memorandum focuses on expanding the AI capabilities of both companies. LG and Nvidia CEOs posing with a miniature humanoid robot The headline-grabbing announcement is that LG plans to unveil a humanoid robot in the first quarter of 2027. This bipedal robot will use Nvidia’s Jetson Thor for on-board compute and the Isaac GR00T open reasoning humanoid foundation model. The Nvidia Jetson Thor offers 2,070 TFLOPs of...

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Galaxy Z Fold8 does not impress in teardown

Earlier this week we saw the Galaxy Z Fold8 go through JerryRigEverything’s torture durability test where it survived some hard bends and close encounters with blades and sand. And the team over at iFixit has now brought its teardown expertise to Samsung’s trendy bendy phone. Here’s the full video: The Z Fold8 earned a 4/10 repairability score. That’s not impressive by regular smartphone standards, but it is a point higher than last year’s Z Fold7 repairability score. If you don’t feel like watching the whole thing, here are the key takeaways. The folding screen is still a...

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Counterpoint: US smartphone market contracts, budget devices hit hardest

Counterpoint Research’s latest report examines smartphone sales in the US for the April 1 – June 30 period, aka Q2. The overall market fell by 5% compared to last year as the ongoing memory chip crisis resulted in increased average asking prices (ASP) for devices across the board. In addition, rising gas prices due to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East also affected consumer purchasing power. Apple, Samsung, Motorola and Google saw their combined sales drop by 4% on a year-over-year basis. The remaining brands doing business in the US saw their sales decline by up to 45% compared to...

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Apple again reported to skip launching the iPhone 18 this year

Apple has long been rumored to launch the iPhone 18 series and the iPhone Ultra in phases, with multiple reports claiming the iPhone 18 won't launch this year. Now, a new media report, citing Apple supplier Pegatron, again states that the iPhone 18 won't launch this year and will arrive in 2027 instead. During the earnings call for Q2 2026, Pegatron confirmed that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be launched next month, but the iPhone 18 is expected to launch in Q1 2027, meaning anytime between January and March 2027. Previous reports claimed the iPhone 18 would arrive in March...

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Google promises 7 years of spare parts availability for the Pixel 11 lineup

Google officially unveiled the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event. Google has now shared details about the availability of spare parts for the new smartphones. At the Pixel 11 series launch event in India, Google reportedly confirmed that it will provide 7 years of spare parts support for the new smartphones. Google says spares will be available in every market where the Pixel 11 series is sold, making it easier for users to replace components such as the battery or display even years after buying the phone. One of the first components to degrade over time is the...

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New rumor tells us all about Apple's imminent iPhone price hike

According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, Apple will be raising prices for all existing iPhone models, as well as those launching next month, by $100. The same source also seems to imply that Apple's launch event for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra will be held on September 8. That is a Tuesday and Apple has in the past held events on Tuesdays, so it's definitely not out of the question. We all know an iPhone price hike is coming. In late June, Apple increased the prices of all of its products except for iPhones. This is the next logical step, and a $100 bump for...

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Microsoft increases Windows 11 fees for OEMs

The crunch on the PC market continues as the rising memory chip prices are not the only thing that's getting more expensive. Starting today, Microsoft is hiking up its Windows 11 license fees for OEMs. The price increase is somewhere between 7% and 10%, which is unusually high. One of the PC vendors noted that it's expected for Microsoft to increase prices pretty much every year, but it's usually by a low singe-digit percentages. Big OEMs that sell PCs in large volumes like Dell, Asus, HP, etc. will see their fees increased by around 7%, but smaller manufacturers will probably have...

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Sony Semiconductor and TSMC join forces to make next-gen imaging processors

Sony's chip-making arm, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, will enter into a joint venture with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) that will manufacture image sensors for smartphones. Sony will be the sole controlling shareholder of the joint venture, which will aim to start volume production in 2029. The joint venture still needs to advance through several regulatory and financial steps. Sony will contribute 465 billion yen ($2.92b, €2.6b) in a combination of cash and assets, while TSMC will contribute 282 billion yen ($1.77b, €1.5b). The strategic partnership will see...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra move a step closer to launch as they get Bluetooth certified

Last month, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S12 series would be unveiled in H2 2026. Samsung didn't reveal the launch date of the Galaxy Tab S12 series, but the lineup has moved a step closer to launch as it got certified by Bluetooth SIG. The Galaxy Tab S12 series includes two tablets - the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The Bluetooth SIG database lists five models of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and three models of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, along with their model numbers, and both tablets are expected to come in cellular and non-cellular versions. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+...

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Samsung reportedly begins One UI 9.5 development for the Galaxy S26 series while users await stable One UI 9's release

Samsung released the first One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series in May, and the company recently confirmed that the fifth One UI 9 beta for the lineup will be rolled out this week. While Galaxy S26 series users await the rollout of One UI 9 Beta 5, and of course the stable update, Samsung has reportedly begun working on One UI 9.5 for the S26 lineup. The source also claims that the One UI 9.5 build Samsung is developing for the Galaxy S26 series has a version ending in CZH1, but doesn't provide a timeframe for the release. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung had begun One UI 8.5...

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New Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders leak

Google is unveiling the Pixel 11 family at a special event tomorrow, on August 12. Ahead of that, a last-minute leak brings us some new renders depicting the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The Pixel 11 is shown here in the Obsidian colorway, which, as you can see, is a dark shade of gray. Google Pixel 11 leaked renders Moving on, we have the Pixel 11 Pro XL, also shown in Obsidian. This phone's camera bar protrudes way more from its back than the Pixel 11's. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked renders Finally, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold...

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Leak claims Pixel 11 features a 10.8MP telephoto camera, lacks RGB notification LED

The Google Pixel 11 series is going official tomorrow at the Made by Google event. While most details about the lineup have already leaked, a new rumor has revealed details about the base Pixel 11's telephoto camera. According to tipster @evowizz, the standard Pixel 11 will feature a 10.8MP periscope telephoto camera. It is likely the same sensor used in the Pixel 10 and is expected to support 5x optical zoom. Previously leaked marketing materials suggest the handset will offer up to 30x digital zoom. The tipster also claims the Pixel 11 will be equipped with 12GB of RAM, which...

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YouTube will expand Premium Lite availability, increase requirements for revenue sharing

The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) launched two decades ago and now boasts over 3 million creators. However, if you want to join their ranks, you will now have to meet higher requirements than before. That said, if you are already in YPP, you will stay in YPP. For those looking to join, you will need to hit double the metrics of the previous thresholds. For long-form videos, this means 8,000 view hours, up from 4,000 hours. If you want to make shorts instead, you will need 20 million views in 20 days to join, up from 10 million views. Additionally, YPP will impose a minimum of 10 million...

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iPhone 18 Pro BOM cost estimated to be up by 40%

We’ve already seen rumors that iPhone 18 Pro availability may be limited at launch due to the ongoing global memory chip shortage and a new TrendForce report now gives an estimate of how much more expensive the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro might end up being. The iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials (BOM) is expected to rise by up to 38% compared to its predecessor. This is for the 256GB storage version. As TrendForce puts it, higher retail prices for the iPhone 18 Pro are “unavoidable” at this point. Previous estimates suggest the baseline 256GB iPhone 18 Pro will cost as much as...

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You can now use Venmo to pay for apps and subscriptions on Google Play

In the US, you can now pay for stuff on Google Play - apps, games, subscriptions, in-app purchases, etc. - using your Venmo balance or the cards and bank accounts linked to your Venmo account. Of course, before you can use this, you need to set it up in Google Play, linking your Venmo account to your Play account, by going to the Payment methods section in the Google Play Store app. Once that's done, you're good to go. Venmo is merely the latest payment method that Google Play has added, following the likes of PayPal and Cash App. Google thus seems adamant about diversifying its...

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Leaked images show off the Fairphone 6+ in Cobalt Blue

A few weeks ago, a new version of the Fairphone 6 surfaced – dubbed the “Fairphone 6+”, the new model was listed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. That is more than the original model, which only has 8 gigs of RAM. This is quite an unexpected move given everything that has been going on in the world of semiconductors. Anyway, the listing was spotted by NieuweMobiel and showed three color options: Cobalt Blue, Horizon Black and Forest Green. Now the Dutch publication also has images that show off the first color: Fairphone 6+ in Cobalt Blue More specifically, these leaked images...

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Redmi 17 5G and Redmi 17 4G go official

Following the Redmi 15 series from last year, Xiaomi has now launched its Redmi 17 series with two members. The Redmi 17 4G and Redmi 17 5G share identical looks and key specs. Redmi 17 4G (left) and Redmi 17 5G (right) Both phones come with 6.9-inch IPS LCDs, but unlike their predecessors, the new models feature 1600 x 720px resolution panels instead of the FHD ones found on their predecessors. Both phones come with 120Hz refresh rates. They also share the same 7,500mAh battery with 45W wired and 22.5W reverse wired charging. In terms of chipsets, the 4G variant gets a...

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iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11s to launch next week, design revealed

iQOO has confirmed the launch date of the Neo11 Ultra and Z11s in China. The company has also revealed the design of both smartphones along with several of their key specifications. The iQOO Neo11 Ultra and iQOO Z11s will debut in China on August 18, the company confirmed in a Weibo post. While the Neo11 Ultra is being marketed as the only smartphone in its segment to combine a 2K display with a 9,100mAh battery, the Z11s is being touted as the company's first phone with a 10,000mAh battery. The iQOO Neo11 Ultra features a pill-shaped horizontal rear camera module and will...

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Gurman: Apple considering a broader redesign of its smartwatch lineup

Apple is reportedly exploring a revamped smartwatch lineup with new designs, form factors, and even a screenless fitness tracker. The report adds that the company is also considering new budget-friendly smartwatch models beyond the existing Apple Watch SE lineup. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's industrial design team has spent the past year exploring a “broader rethink” of the Apple Watch lineup. The first Apple Watch According to the report, one of the devices under consideration is a screenless fitness tracker...

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Here's what Asus' and Lenovo's upcoming Googlebooks might look like

Asus has new laptops coming out in time for IFA next month, and we get to see one of them in quite a few alleged renders that appear to have likely been upscaled using AI and kind of messed up in the process. Frankly, at first glance, it kind of sounds like we shouldn't care. However, this might just be our first detailed look at what is one of the very first Googlebooks to come out. Yes, in case you haven't been paying attention to the space, Google announced the Googlebook back in May. We can't say for sure whether these are meant to replace or complement Chromebooks, but given the...

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Weekly poll results: smart glasses are a solution looking for a problem

Tech giants are spending tons of R&D money on building new smart glasses that fill various categories. However, based on the results from last week’s poll, all of them are solutions looking for a problem. The outcome couldn’t be more clear – the vast majority of voters are not using smart glasses. To be fair, regional availability is preventing some people from trying them out. But even then it’s clear that most people haven’t found a compelling use-case for them. Less than 5% of voters report that they are actively using smart glasses. Some like them as a replacement for...

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Did Caviar just spill the beans on the iPhone Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro design, specs and release date?

It’s not uncommon for Caviar to kick off pre-orders on customized unannounced hardware. That has happened in the past. However, this time the way things are laid out seems a bit bold even for the Russian company. It already has its custom designs listed for both the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and the much-anticipated iPhone Ultra. We’ll certainly go over these renders, but first things first: Caviar boldly and unequivocally proclaims that the Apple launch event will be held on September 9. To be fair, that date is a pretty good guess, based on historical evidence and particularly Apple’s avoidance...

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Google Pixel 11 series and Watch 5: what to expect

Google has a major event planned for August 12 (Wednesday) – it will unveil the next generation of Pixel phones, as well as a new watch and perhaps its first smart tag too. Here is what we know so far, both officially and unofficially. Google is already posting teaser videos like the ones below. They show that we shouldn’t expect much – or even anything – to change in terms of phone design. However, there are new features coming. One new feature is known as Pixel Glow – it’s an RGB LED on the camera visor on the back of the phone. Mind you, this feature may actually be called...

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Deals: the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 are now available

The Samsung Galaxy Z8 foldables and new smartwatches are now available globally (the official launch was on Friday). Another major event happening soon is the unveiling of the Google Pixel 11 series next week. First, the foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is the new hotness – it accounted for 40% of all Z8 pre-orders in Europe and a whopping 70% of pre-orders in Korea. Is it actually that good? Check out our Galaxy Z Fold8 review for our thoughts on the new wide form factor Galaxy. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ...

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SK Hynix promises to invest over $38 billion in new DRAM and NAND fabs

The chip shortage is very much still a thing, and it could even affect Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch next month. Now, SK Hynix, one of the three major DRAM and NAND manufacturers, has announced that it will invest in a new DRAM and a new NAND fab. The former represents a KRW 35.2 trillion (approximately $25 billion) investment, while the latter is a KRW 19.1 trillion (approximately $13.5 billion) investment. The DRAM fab is expected to open in June 2029, while the NAND fab is expected to open in December 2028. So, while such investments are definitely welcome, they will not solve the...

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This is the Motorola Edge 70 Neo, leaked renders show four colors

Motorola may have teased the upcoming Edge 70 Neo in a very unusual way recently, but the phone is still not official. Even so, we now have a few leaked renders of it to look at. They show the device in four colors, and reveal that it will have a 200MP camera. The screen's sides are curved, but at a very steep angle, so they appear to be less curved, if that makes sense. The rear design is standard 2026 Motorola fare, with a raised squarish camera island in the top left corner. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the specs of the Edge 70 Neo aside from what that 200MP...

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Samsung now lets you send Samsung Wallet items through Quick Share

Samsung's latest update to the Quick Share app for its smartphones and tablets is now rolling out and it comes with a new feature. You can now share Samsung Wallet items through Quick Share. This includes tickets and boarding passes. So you can much more easily send someone a ticket to an event or a boarding pass for a flight by simply using Quick Share. The latest Quick Share update also unsurprisingly brings some bug fixes. Keep in mind that the rollout seems to be staged, so it may take a while until it reaches all supported devices. To manually check for the update, go to the...

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