Samsung is going to start using solid-state batteries for its wearables soon, as these can deliver higher energy density as well as more freedom to design them in weird shapes. That's because they use a solid electrolyte, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries which have liquid electrolytes. Thus, solid-state batteries come with less of a fire risk, and Samsung knows a thing or two about battery fires so it would obviously want... Read more ›
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The iQOO Z10 was gradually revealed by the company in the last few weeks, showing the design, chipset, charging and display, and even the launch date and battery. Now, iQOO is doing the same with the Z10x. The Z10x appears to be a toned-down version of the vanilla Z10 and will arrive alongside its sibling on April 11 in India. The handset will run on a Dimensity 7300 SoC and... Read more ›
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Samsung's first tri-fold device (which might be called Galaxy G Fold) has been in the rumors a lot this year, and now it seems like it will get a release later in 2025. That's the good news. The bad news is that it could be limited to just two countries. We've seen this play out before with the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which only launched in Korea and China... Read more ›
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It turns out TCL was holding onto the Alcatel brand this whole time - for phones, we mean. The Chinese company licensed the brand from Nokia, and it's now almost ready to relaunch it. There will be a whole range of Alcatel smartphones launching in India soon, in fact they will be part of the "Make in India" initiative. The brand will also establish a nationwide service network, and the... Read more ›
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CAD-based renders of the Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL surfaced last month, revealing their designs. Now, we are looking at the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold's renders, which show us what Google's 2025 foldable will look like. [#InlinePriceWidget,13220,1#] The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold looks similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and while the video shared by the source doesn't show... Read more ›
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We already know that the vivo X200 Ultra and X200s are launching later this month but they won’t be the only new devices announced at the launch event. The brand also detailed the upcoming vivo Pad5 Pro and Pad SE tablets as well as the all-new vivo Watch 5. All three devices are now available for pre-order in China, while their official launch date is yet to be confirmed. Pad5... Read more ›
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Apple released iOS 18.4, which expands Apple Intelligence to new regions like the European Union and India. The update also adds support for more languages, including French (France, Canada), German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain, LATAM, US), Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and localized English (India and Singapore). The Apple Intelligence features are available for iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 series smartphones and M1 and later iPads/Macs.... Read more ›
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Vivo CEO Han Boxiao continues to tout the low-light performance of the company’s upcoming camera flagship by sharing photos on Weibo. Previously, Han shared photos comparing the vivo X200 Ultra to the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Canon 5D Mk IV. The latest post is all about the vivo X200 Ultra with three photos shot in challenging conditions. These were shot with the ultra-wide camera, which uses the same... Read more ›
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OnePlus posted a video introducing its new product, the OnePlus Hammer. The device can transform objects through quantum rearrangement and create new products. If you haven't caught it by now, it's an April Fools' joke. The host of the faux event transformed himself into a “small and powerful device” called the OnePlus 13T. This way, the company basically confirmed the new device and said we would see it this month.... Read more ›
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OpenAI launched its updated GPT-4o Image Generation capabilities last week, and it quickly gained popularity with Studio Ghibli-style generated images, which added over 1 million new users in an hour after its release. The new image-generating feature was initially exclusive to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users, but it has now made its way to the chatbot's free tier. The news was confirmed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on X.com,... Read more ›
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France's competition watchdog has fined Apple €150 million (approximately $162 million at the current exchange rates) as it found that the company's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system lets it abuse its dominance in the mobile app market. The initiative is pitched by Apple as a way to give users more control of their privacy, but the French authority says this harms small publishers and is "neither necessary for nor proportionate... Read more ›
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nubia is preparing to release the Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition next month, as a newly released teaser says today. This also includes the word Avengers, which implies a collaboration with Marvel, but maybe it's just a sneaky way to get some attention. The phone's main camera will have a 35mm equivalent focal length, according to recent rumors. The teaser also confirms this as you can see below. The brand says... Read more ›
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Apple has been diversifying its iPhone assembly in the last few years in order to reduce its reliance on China as the main manufacturing hub. India is one of the main beneficiaries of this move, and a new report from The Economic Times suggests that Foxconn is planning to double down on its iPhone assembly in the country. The report suggests Foxconn will assemble 25-30 million iPhones in India by... Read more ›
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Samsung unveiled three Galaxy S25 models at the end of January but only showcased prototypes of the Galaxy S25 Edge. We might not have to wait much longer for the extra-slim flagship to arrive as yet another leakster reports that the Edge is coming next month. “Galaxy S25 Edge will be officially released and go on sale in April and it will be sold exclusively at MWG in Vietnam,” writes... Read more ›
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Earlier today, Oppo revealed the designs of the Find X8 Ultra and the two Find X8s models. The teasers continue with one featuring the X8s duo and the Oppo Mag ecosystem of accessories. In case you missed it, Oppo decided not to embed magnets into its phones and instead put them in special cases that enable support for a series of accessories. The video focuses on just that with a... Read more ›
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE duo is threatening to beat Pixel 9a’s record when it comes to leaking. But this might soon be over as a Korean retailer published a new product catalog featuring the two FE slates and promising a launch on April 3 (Thursday). This is for Korea, of course, but we expect the global launch to be on the same date. Meanwhile, online retailer Bel listed... Read more ›
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Vivo CEO Han Boxiao posted this video that compares vivo X200 Ultra’s stabilization to that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Previously, the CEO shared photos from the vivo, iPhone and a Canon 5D Mk IV to show off the image processing capabilities of the X200 Ultra, which will have not just one but two dedicated imaging chips. Read more ›
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Delays threw a wrench in Samsung’s plans for the Exynos 2500, but its successor is developing on schedule – it is becoming increasingly more likely that Samsung will use the Exynos 2600 for the Galaxy S26 series. The latest report comes from the reliable @Jukanlosreve, who writes “The Exynos 2600 is definitely back and it will be used in the S26. But the chip volume is so limited that it’ll... Read more ›
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The latest additions to vivo’s Y-series are now official in China and they bring huge batteries, headlined by the Y300 Pro+ and its 7,300 mAh cell. It is joined by the Y300t, which gets a 6,500mAh battery with 44W charging. vivo Y300 Pro+ vivo Y300 Pro+ features the largest battery fitted on a vivo phone to date. This is a third-generation silicon-carbon battery with an energy density of 838Wh/L. Vivo... Read more ›
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Vivo and Amazon India are preparing to launch a new camera-focused mid-ranger, the vivo V50e. The phone already has a landing page on vivo.com and amazon.in, which reveals its design and its key features. vivo V50e will be available in Sapphire Blue and Pearl White The design is similar to that of the vivo S20, though the two phones are not the same. The V50e has a quad-curved display, something... Read more ›
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Xiaomi will bring a new affordable phone to India. The Poco C71 appeared on a dedicated landing page at Flipkart, where its key features were revealed. We also learned it will arrive on April 4 and cost under INR 7,000 (about $80/€75). Poco C71 will have a 6.88" screen (likely an LCD) with up to 120 Hz refresh rate. The promo materials say it is "segment's most eye-friendly display," meaning... Read more ›
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Qualcomm scheduled a new product launch event that’s set to take place later this week on Wednesday, April 2. The event will see the debut of the brand’s next-generation flagship chipset though it’s not expected to be a more powerful version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite but rather a successor to last year’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip which powered upper midrangers like the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Honor 200... Read more ›
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Oppo Find X8 Ultra's design was revealed by the company on social media. The images confirmed that it will closely resemble the Find X8 Pro, while the large black semi-circle phone was merely a prototype that won't make it to production. Oppo Find X8 Ultra The Find X8s+ will follow a similar design aesthetic, while the standard X8s will feature a smaller camera island, just as we saw in previous... Read more ›
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Samsung Galaxy A56 completed its March clean sweep, extending its streak at the top of our trending chart to four weeks. The Poco F7 Ultra capitalized on its official announcement to mount a serious challenge, but ultimately ended up with the silver medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ added another podium to its tally, taking third this time around, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra retained its... Read more ›
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Huawei has been expanding its wearables portfolio, and the latest addition is the FreeArc – open-ear headphones designed for an active lifestyle and comfort. The release of the FreeArc mostly flew under the radar as it came alongside the Mate XT Ultimate global unveiling. It’s easy to see why people would be more interested in a tri-fold smartphone than a pair of relatively simple earphones. Still, we took our time... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 13T, the company's upcoming mini phone, will reportedly pack a larger battery than the OnePlus 13. Rumor has it, the OnePlus 13T will have a 6,200mAh battery to go along with its diminutive 6.3-inch display. Next up, the vivo X200s' design was revealed by a company exec. The phone will look like a bigger version of the X200 Pro mini. Rumored specs for the vivo X200s from January... Read more ›
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We unboxed the Infinix Note 50 Pro+, now it's time for its slightly lower-tier counterpart, the Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G. You wouldn't know the difference by looking at the retail box - the Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G comes as well-stocked as the Pro+, well, almost. You get the tempered glass protector, the case with an embedded MagCharge metal ring, a USB cable, and a 90W charger with a... Read more ›
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Amazon is having a spring shopping event around the world and we picked out the best smartphone offers for Germany. The Poco F7 series launched just in time for the Spring Deal Days, but they have plenty of competition. The Poco F7 Ultra starts at €700 and brings flagship performance with a Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 5,300mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is rated IP68... Read more ›
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The Poco F series has earned a reputation for offering flagship performance on the cheap. However, the prices of everything have been going up and that has affected even Poco. Also, the brand is moving into a more premium direction and today we didn’t even get a vanilla F7, just a Pro and an Ultra. Poco F7 series early bird pricing Here is a price comparison between the Poco F6... Read more ›
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