Top 10 trending phones of week 20

Sony unveiled its latest flagship this week and we shot straight to the top of our trending chart. The Xperia 1 VIII dethroned the Samsung Galaxy A57 and pushed the Galaxy S26 Ultra to third spot. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14660, 1#] We then have the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Max, which is already starting to make a name for itself, followed by the Galaxy A17 and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max. In seventh is the Honor 600 Pro, which was on the podium last week and leading the chart not too long ago. Xiaomi-made mid-rangers Redmi Note 15 and Poco X8 Pro take the next two spots, while the iPhone...

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Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review

Introduction, unboxing Huawei's Watch Fit series is very popular because it combines a small form factor with a useful rectangular display, colorful bands, a strong suite of health and fitness tracking, and superb battery life for not a lot of money. Many people gravitate towards the series (and others like it) because they cover the majority of functionality of an Apple Watch or a Wear OS watch, but with far superior battery life. And as the series has evolved, it's gotten nicer and more premium, think less fitness band and more premium smartwatch. This move into premium happened last...

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WhatsApp is now testing the View-Once disappearing messages feature on iOS

WhatsApp has been testing the View-Once disappearing messages feature on its Android app since last month, and we now hear it is being tested on iOS as well. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who spotted this View-Once disappearing messages feature on beta version 26.19.10.72 of WhatsApp for iOS. This feature can be enabled via the "After reading" option in the Default message timer > Message timer menu. On iOS, it allows the sender to set a countdown timer for 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours, after which the message(s) they sent will disappear automatically if read by...

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Sony Xperia 1 VIII is official, Xiaomi 17 Max is coming - week 20 in review

Sony unveiled its Xperia 1 VIII flagship with a new design, but the old core specs and idea. There's a new 1/1.56-inch telephoto camera - a four times larger sensor with four times the resolution compared to what's in the Mark VII. The new 48MP tele is locked at 2.9x (70mm). The other two cameras are the same - 24mm f/1.9 and 16mm f/2.0. Add a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, just 12GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery. The Xperia 1 VIII is on sale from €1,500/£1,400 for the base 12/512GB config. Xiaomi confirmed that we're getting a 17 Max. The phone will launch later this month in China....

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Google’s new Gemini Intelligence will only be available on a handful of the best current Android flagships for now

A few days ago, Google announced Gemini Intelligence, which seems to be more than just a rebranding effort. It’s actually an impressive set of features that, among other things, can automate multi-step tasks and execute them entirely in the background on its own, including things like sourcing and transforming information and interacting with various apps and websites autonomously on your behalf. There is even a “Rambler” component coming to Gboard that lets you talk freely with any and all filler or crutch words that most of us unintentionally use, and even mix languages in the same...

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Samsung Galaxy A54 starts receiving May 2026 security patches before its flagship siblings

This is a rather interesting development for sure, but for whatever reason, Samsung has already shipped an update containing Android’s May security patches to the Galaxy A55 and is now doing the same for the Galaxy A54. Meanwhile, this author’s personal Galaxy S26 Ultra is still running patches from April 5 as of writing this article. We snooped around in the changelog for the update just out of curiosity. Perhaps something in there would simply be more relevant in some way to the midrange Galaxy A5x family? That doesn’t appear to be the case. The May patches address two critical...

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Weekly deals: the Galaxy S26 series is on sale, Motorola Razr 2026 series goes on pre-order

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (256GB) is currently $890 on Amazon – that’s a bit lower than we’ve seen it at for the past few weeks and $200+ off on a phone that’s less than three months old is a solid discount. That said, the 2026 model doesn’t bring many updates over its predecessor – there’s the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the slightly faster wireless charging (20W vs. 15W, though still without magnets). Meanwhile, many flagship features are still missing, things like a high resolution sensor in the telephoto camera, 10-bit colors for the display or an IP69 rating (though that last one is...

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Google reveals why it's offering only 5GB free storage instead of 15GB with some new Gmail accounts

We recently saw reports from users claiming that Google is offering only 5GB of free storage with a new Gmail account, instead of 15GB, but if they added their phone number to the new account, Google would "unlock" 15GB storage at no cost. Google has revealed the reason behind that. In a statement to Android Authority, a Google spokesperson said the company is testing this change to help it continue to provide a "high-quality storage service" to its users. New Gmail account with 5GB storage "We’re testing a new storage policy for new accounts created in select regions that will...

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Samsung's Exynos 2700 SoC for Galaxy S27 series to reportedly ditch WLP technology

Samsung’s next-generation flagship chipset, the Exynos 2700, could adopt a new packaging design, according to a recent report. The company is reportedly planning to move away from Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP) technology for the upcoming SoC. Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP), which Samsung has used since the Exynos 2400, reportedly helped improve thermal performance. However, the technology is said to have been less profitable for the company due to its complex and costly manufacturing process. According to the report, which cites an industry official, Samsung plans to...

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Kuo: Apple is testing iPhone chipset production at Intel

Earlier this month, we saw a report which claimed that Apple is looking to diversify its chip production away from TSMC with Intel and Samsung as potential partners. Noted Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo’s latest post also backs up these claims alongside a few more details. Apple and Intel have apparently kicked off legacy Apple silicon chip production on Intel’s 18A-P process, which is equivalent to TSMC’s process used on the A18 Pro chip. According to the report, these are low-end chips set to be used in iPhone, iPads and Macs, and Kuo estimates that 80% of the chips are meant for iPhone....

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Verizon joins Project Glasswing to test Anthropic's Claude Mythos model on its infrastructure

Today Verizon is announcing that it's joining Anthropic's Project Glasswing to test the Claude Mythos Preview model. This model, according to Anthropic, is capable of identifying complex vulnerabilities in critical software and operating systems at unprecedented speed. Due to its specialized capabilities, Anthropic set up Project Glasswing as a way to grant access to the Mythos Preview model to "a select group of global security leaders dedicated to protecting essential infrastructure and committed to sharing findings and best practices across industries", Verizon's press release on the...

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DJI reveals the Osmo Pocket 4P tailored for independent filmmakers

During this year's Cannes Film Festival, DJI took the stage for a brief moment and introduced the Osmo Pocket 4P, which is a more advanced version of the regular Osmo Pocket 4 that the company introduced last month. While the regular Pocket 4 is aimed toward mainstream content creators and vloggers, the Pocket 4P is tailored for professional, independent filmmakers. With its powerful, yet compact hardware, the Pocket 4P wants to replace a good chunk of the heavy equipment involved in filmmaking. Hence, the product was introduced, although not fully disclosed, at the Cannes Film...

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T-Mobile now allows up to four promotional devices on a single account

After numerous complaints from sales representatives within T-Mobile, the company is changing its terms and conditions, making contracts a bit more lucrative for new customers. Up until last month, new customers were able to get up to two discounted smartphones on a single account. This pushed away many new customers who have a family of four, for example, and can't get four devices at a discount. T-Mobile responded quickly and is now allowing up to four devices per account, and that extends even to long-time users who received free lines under the "Line On Us" promo. They will...

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AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon will work together to improve coverage for all of their customers

Today, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a joint venture that aims to use satellite-based technologies to address coverage gaps, especially in unserved and underserved communities. This joint venture will extend mobile connectivity for the customers of all three companies through joint investment in using satellite-based direct-to-device technologies wherever there are coverage gaps. The trio's customers will "have a more seamless experience, especially in remote areas where traditional cell networks have limited or no service", the official joint press release...

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Android’s Contextual suggestions rolling out to Pixel 10 series

Google is testing a new feature for Android phones that will learn from your usage habits and automatically recommend suggestions. The feature which is called Contextual suggestions is buried inside the Google services settings and the folks over at 9to5Google were able to access it on several Pixel 10 series devices (including the 10a) running Android 16 with Google Play services version 26.18. Contextual suggestions on Pixel 10a (credit: 9to5Google) Google describes the feature as “helpful suggestions from your apps and services based on your routine activities and locations”....

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Insta360 Go 3S Retro Bundle removes the digital display, adds a waist-level optical viewfinder

Smartphones all but killed standalone cameras, however, retro devices always hold a special appeal. This has some people going back to film cameras, others are digging out point-and-shoot cameras that have been gathering dust for years and others still are going for faux-retro devices. Insta360 Ace Pro 2 retro-inspired bundle A while back, Insta360 released several kits for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 – the Flash Print Bundle, for example, added a pocket printer for a simulated Polaroid experience. Now the company is doing something similar with the tiny Go 3S camera. The new Insta360...

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Trump T1 Phone is shipping later this week, says company CEO

Following its announcement last June, the T1 Phone from Trump Mobile is actually set to begin shipping to its first customers later this week. The news was confirmed by Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien in an exclusive report for USA Today. The piece also includes some images of the device and a teaser video, all of which may or may not be AI-generated. For reference, the T1 Phone was supposed to launch in August of last year. That was then pushed to October and eventually to “later this year”. Obviously, none of those dates materialized, and the phone itself went through several spec...

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Google’s Magic Pointer is coming to Gemini in Chrome

One of the biggest announcements from yesterday’s Google Android Show I/O Edition event was the all-new Googlebook laptop lineup, which will essentially replace Chromebooks. The highlight feature of the Googlebook is Magic Pointer, which allows users to bring up Google Gemini simply by moving their cursor around on the screen. Once the Magic Pointer is evoked, it brings up a host of contextual AI features, which can read your screen and use Gemini AI to complete tasks without going to a separate tab or app. Google showed off writing assistance, content summarization, calendar...

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is rumored to miss out on a 200MP camera

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide will slot in between the Z Flip and Z Fold – it will be a horizontal foldable, but it will be smaller and will open to reveal a wider aspect ratio screen than Z Fold8’s squarish proportions. But will this device be closer to the Flip or to the Fold in terms of hardware? Well, as far as cameras are concerned, the answer is “closer to the Flip”. According to a report published by GalaxyClub and SamMobile, the Wide will have a 50MP f/1.8 main camera rather than a 200MP sensor like the regular Z Fold. There is a bit of good news – the ultra-wide...

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The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is now on pre-order in Europe with a free pair of WH-1000XM6

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was announced bright and early in the morning and – in typical Sony fashion – the new model won’t actually ship until mid-June. That’s later than the Mark 7 and the Mark 6, which were announced in mid-May and released in early June. But if you have your heart set on it, you can pre-order one today. The Xperia 1 VIII is available on Amazon UK and Amazon Germany – links below – and will go up on pre-order in other regions as well. For any North American readers seeing this, sorry, this doesn’t include that part of the world. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 £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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro in for review

Huawei's Watch Fit 5 Pro is officially global, and is priced at £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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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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DJI starts teasing the Osmo Pocket 4P, confirms its cameras

DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4 last month, but for some reason the company didn't also launch the much-rumored Pro version at the same time. The Osmo Pocket 4P (DJI really hates the word "Pro" these days) is still coming, however. And it will be launching internationally very soon. That's obvious from the fact that DJI has now published a teaser video for the Osmo Pocket 4P on its global YouTube channel. Not only does this show us the device from a few angles, it also confirms its much-rumored key selling point: the addition of a second camera. And that one is, as you may have...

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Deal: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is $300 off, the smaller Pixel 10 Pro is $250 off

We’ve started seeing leaks about the Pixel 11 series, which is due in about three months. However, the Pixel 10 series is available right now – and with a pretty solid discount on the Pro models at the moment. Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a 6.8” LTPO display and a 5,200mAh battery. Other than that, it is essentially identical to its smaller sibling. You can watch our video review for an in-depth look at the phone or read about how it compares against the Galaxy S26 Ultra. ...

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DJI Osmo Mobile 8P smartphone gimbal is here with a detachable remote control

DJI has just unveiled the Osmo Mobile 8P smartphone gimbal. We assume the "P" stands for "Pro" but for some reason DJI doesn't want to use that word. Anyway, the key feature here is that there's a detachable remote, with a touchscreen that mirrors the view from your phone. The remote has a joystick on it too, giving you great flexibility to control the device from a distance and perfectly frame your shots while using your phone's rear cameras. The Osmo Mobile 8P comes with ActiveTrack 8.0, which "delivers even more agile subject tracking" to keep you in frame even when you're part of a...

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Google joins the screenless fitness tracker arena with the Fitbit Air

Google has joined the growing number of competitors for the screenless Whoop band with the Fitbit Air. Like the Whoop band, this is a fitness tracker without a screen, but unlike the Whoop band, you can use it without a subscription. That said, Google does have a subscription on offer too: this is called Google Health Premium (previously known as Fitbit Premium) and it's $9.99 per month or $99 per year. Interestingly, Google Health Premium is included for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Fitbit Air Performance Loop bands The Fitbit Air tracks your heart rate 24/7, monitors...

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75% of Americans prefer texting their mothers over calling, carrier data reveals

To celebrate Mother's Day, today AT&T has published some interesting data revealing that Americans are texting their mothers three times more than calling them for Mother's Day. In fact, 75% of Americans prefer texting over calling. They send their mothers three texts for every one call. Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago show moms the most love - they are the top three cities for texting and calling mothers in 2024 and 2025. If you're wondering which of them is number one, it's Houston, with almost three million more texts and calls than any other city. Six out of the top 10...

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Huawei nova 15 Max debuts with an 8,500mAh battery

As promised last week, Huawei has announced the nova 15 Max at an event in Thailand. The standout feature of the device is the 8,500mAh battery. If the phone looks familiar, that’s because it appears to be a rebranded version of the Enjoy 90 Pro Max, which was unveiled in China in March. Huawei hasn’t revealed the chipset powering the phone, but it’s likely the Kirin 8000, which is found on the Enjoy 90 Pro Max. The 6.84-inch OLED panel on the nova 15 Max offers an FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device has a dual-rear camera setup with a 50MP RYYB main camera...

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Google Chrome finally supports sharing your approximate location with websites

Google's Chrome web browser on Android now finally supports approximate location sharing. So now you can set it so that it only gets an approximate location from your device to send to whatever website wants it. Previously, Chrome always wanted access to your precise location, which is overkill for most websites. You can still use your precise location when you need to, by the way, that's not going away. Google is planning to release a new API for web developers that lets them request your approximate location directly, or specify if they need your precise location. Source

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Pixel's May 2026 update is here with several fixes and improvements

Google’s Pixel devices are now receiving the May 2026 update, which brings several bug fixes and other improvements. The update is currently being rolled out to the Pixel 7a and later, and the Pixel Tablet. While the May 2026 update doesn’t introduce any new features, Google has addressed several persistent bugs. The update carries the build number CP1A.260505.005 and includes the latest May Android security patch. Google Pixel 10a According to the official changelog, one of the fixes targets slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75 and 80 percent. The...

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Motorola is having a fire sale on the Moto Razr Ultra 2025 - 1TB variant goes for $800

Motorola was ambitious with the pricing of the Razr 2026 family, but it was quite conservative with the upgrades. A Razr Ultra 2026 will cost you $1,500 for a 512GB unit despite using mostly the same hardware as the 2025 Ultra – it has the same chipset (with an overclock, but still), for example. The screen is a bit brighter (by 500 nits at peak), the main camera has a new LOFIC sensor and the battery is 300mAh bigger, but these are all incremental changes. In short, you won’t lose much if you buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 instead – but you will save quite a bit since the phone...

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Samsung officially releases One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 and S24 series

It's taken quite a while, but the beta program is finished and starting today, Samsung is rolling out the update to One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S24 family, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Fold6, Flip6, Galaxy Tab S11 line, and Galaxy Tab S10 models. The rollout is starting in Korea today, with additional regions to get it in the next few days and weeks if no issues are found in the meantime. Samsung has been beta testing One UI 8.5 on its older high-end devices since December. The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra all launched running One UI 8.5, so it's good to...

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Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 lands in the US

Back at MWC Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled several new tablets, including the gamer-focused Legion Tab Gen 5, aka Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China. That device has now made its way to the US with a starting price of $850 in its Eclipse Black colorway. That price gets you the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 in Eclipse Black Comparing the Legion Tab Gen 5’s US price with the EU starting price for the same RAM/storage trim €900/£699 shows the US model is a slightly better deal but it is far from a bargain. Deliveries from Lenovo US are scheduled for May...

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Amazon US drops the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to its lowest price yet, $1,000 for 256GB

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just dropped to its lowest price yet – you can get the base 12/256GB model for an even $1,000 (minus one cent, but who’s counting). Additionally, the 512GB upgrade is $1,200. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $300 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,000 at Amazon US 12/512GB - $1,200 at Amazon US For comparison, if you bought the S26 Ultra on Saturday, you would have paid $1,100 or $1,300, respectively. The deal is available for all...

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The iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year

The Apple iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year, according to data from Counterpoint. It represented an impressive 6% of all smartphones sold during the quarter. Just like in Q1 2025, its pricier siblings round out the Top 3 – the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Pro. This year, the vanilla iPhone has a bigger lead over its Pro siblings. And the old iPhone 16 is still on the chart – it holds the #6 spot. The best-selling smartphones of Q1 2026 Meanwhile, the best-selling Android phone of the first three months of 2026 is the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G –...

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Vodafone now fully owns the UK's VodafoneThree

Vodafone and Three announced plans to merge in the UK back in 2023, and the consolidation was eventually given the go-ahead by regulators in December 2024. The merged entity, VodafoneThree, officially began operations on May 31, 2025, with Vodafone holding 51% of the shares and CK Hutchison (Three's owner) holding 49%. Now, almost exactly one year later, Vodafone is buying out CK Hutchison's stake, and thus will take full ownership of VodafoneThree. This will cost Vodafone £4.3 billion. The deal will of course need to be cleared by regulators, and that's expected to happen at some point...

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