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Tecno unveiled the Pova Curve in May, and we expected its successor to arrive during the same period next year. But it appears the Tecno Pova Curve 2 may launch early, as its render and specs have surfaced online.
The source claims that the Tecno Pova Curve 2 will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Dimensity 7100 SoC. The smartphone will run Android 16-based HiOS 16 UI out of the box and have three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB.
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 will pack a 6.78" 1
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Ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has announced the 2026 range of Odyssey gaming monitors. There are a total of five models and they offer features such as 6K glasses-free 3D support and up to 1,040Hz refresh rate. Samsung has introduced the Odyssey 3D, the Odyssey G6, and three variants of the Odyssey G8. Starting with the Odyssey 3D (G90XH), Samsung claims it is the world’s first gaming monitor to offer... Read more ›
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Next month OnePlus is unveiling a new series in China called Turbo, which will debut with two devices. One of these was spotted in the Geekbench database yesterday rocking the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. According to a new rumor, this device will get an international launch as well, including in India. It comes with a 9,000 mAh battery which supports 80W wired charging, as well as an OLED display... Read more ›
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