Samsung's Galaxy-branded smartphones and tablets have been lacking a feature that many other Android devices, especially from Chinese brands, had for years. We are talking about the real-time network speed indicator displayed in the status bar, now available for Galaxy users via the QuickStar module in Samsung's Good Lock customization app. Samsung users could get a real-time network speed indicator on their Galaxy phone, but it required a third-party app... Read more ›
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It was nearly a year ago that the GSM Association published the RCS Universal Profile 3.0, which, among other things, includes an end-to-end encryption (E2EE) standard for messages. The previous E2EE implementation was a Google-specific thing, which is why Apple didn’t support it when it adopted RCS with iOS 18. Now that there is an industry standard, Apple is working to implement it – this will finally enable encrypted messaging... Read more ›
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Oppo has been on a barrage of A6 series announcements lately and the latest one is the Oppo A6c. It’s not exactly new as the device shares its key specs with the recently announced Oppo A6t 4G but the A6c is only available in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage trim. It also comes with a slightly different back design and two color options - Orchid Purple and Olive... Read more ›
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Motorola introduced its new premium Signature lineup at CES 2026 earlier this month. The first device in the series is simply called the Motorola Signature. After making its debut in the UK and EU, the company has now announced its India launch date. The Motorola Signature will be unveiled in India on January 23 and will be sold via Flipkart and Motorola’s online store in India. Although Motorola did not... Read more ›
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Indian online retailer Flipkart teased a new Realme P-Series smartphone yesterday, which was believed to be the P4 Power with a 10,001 mAh battery. Today, Realme confirmed that this upcoming P-Series smartphone is the P4 Power without revealing its launch date. While Realme hasn't detailed the P4 Power's specs sheet, it has revealed a few features of the smartphone. For starters, the Realme P4 Power will pack a big battery.... Read more ›
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The first foldable from Apple, tentatively called the iPhone Fold, is rumored to launch later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. A new leak now sheds light on its construction and the materials Apple may be using. According to the leak, Apple’s foldable iPhone will use a hinge crafted from a material known as liquid metal. The rumor also suggests Apple has been experimenting with this material for... Read more ›
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Realme is unveiling the Neo8 on January 22, and ahead of that, the company is showing it in all three colorways in which it will be sold. These roughly translate from Chinese as Cyber Purple, Mecha Grey, and Origin White. Realme Neo8 official images Realme has already confirmed that the Neo8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and will have a Samsung-made AMOLED screen with a... Read more ›
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There's been a lot of news about the Google Pixel 10a in the past couple of days or so. First, its colorways leaked along with a rough release timeframe, then a purported official image leaked. Now a new rumor from a tipster on X claims to have pricing information and an exact release date: February 17. The 128GB model will allegedly cost €500, while the 256GB version will go for... Read more ›
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Google today introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini. This is an opt-in feature. If you turn it on, it securely connects information from apps like Gmail, YouTube, Google Search, and Google Photos, which Gemini can then use in its conversations with you. This is rolling out over the next week to eligible Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US. It works across the web, Android, and iOS. If... Read more ›
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Back in October, Samsung launched its web browser called Internet on Windows. This was a pretty important development, as Samsung Internet had before that point been relegated to Android devices. Samsung Internet for Windows was a beta release and only available in Korea and the US. That changes today. Samsung Internet for Windows is now available to everyone regardless of locale (even though the official website may still claim it's... Read more ›
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This is the Moto G (2026) and came out in early November, and has been on sale since last month. It's very similar to its predecessor, with only slight changes to the specs sheet. We'll call them quality of life type upgrades - you get twice the base storage at 128GB and a slightly bigger 5,200mAh battery. Oh, and the selfie camera has doubled from a 16MP unit to a... Read more ›
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei today confirmed that "some products", launching before the end of March, will have UFS 3.1 storage. This quite obviously refers to the Phone (4a) series, though which exact device(s) will be blessed with UFS 3.1 storage and which will miss out remains to be seen. Last year, the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro launched in early March, which is why we assume that... Read more ›
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has long been rumored to up its wired charging capacity to 60W. The S26+ was supposedly staying at 45W just like the S25+, and the S26 at 25W like the S25. But today a new rumor claims the vanilla Galaxy S26 will actually go up to 45W, matching the Plus model. Of course it remains to be seen what this means in practice in terms... Read more ›
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Liu Zuohu, also known as Pete Lau, is the co-founder and CEO of OnePlus, and he has led the brand since its inception in 2013. While we haven’t heard much from the exec in the last few months, he is now facing arrest charges by Taiwanese prosecutors. The reason? Illegal hiring practices in Taiwan. Taiwan’s Shilin District Prosecutors' Office issued an official document on Tuesday indicting two Taiwanese citizens for... Read more ›
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The RedMagic 11 Air is set to debut in China on January 20. Ahead of the launch, nubia has begun confirming key specifications and has also showcased the phone’s full design along with its color options. nubia’s upcoming slim yet powerful RedMagic 11 Air will feature a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will also offer a 95.1% screen-to-body ratio, an under-display selfie camera,... Read more ›
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The Huawei Pura 90 Ultra is expected to launch in the coming months as the successor to the Pura 80 Ultra. Although Huawei hasn’t confirmed details about the Pura 90 lineup, a new leak reveals the Ultra variant’s camera specifications and rear design. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Pura 90 Ultra may feature a redesigned rear camera module. The triangular deco is expected to remain, but it will... Read more ›
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Back in August, Google introduced a smart feature that recognizes when you are in a conference room with other people and automatically launches companion mode to join Meet calls. It was exclusive to desktops/laptops until now, as Google has announced its availability for Android and iOS devices. The feature will follow a gradual rollout schedule over the next two weeks. Automatic room check-in for Google Meet on Android The feature... Read more ›
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Indian online retailer Flipkart has set up a page on its website teasing a new Realme P-Series smartphone. Flipkart hasn't detailed the smartphone's features or name, but the promo page points to the P4 Power, rumored to have a 10,001 mAh battery. Another reason to believe this upcoming P-Series smartphone is the one with a 10,001 mAh battery is that Francis Wong, Realme's Head of Product Marketing, posted an image... Read more ›
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An official render of the Google Pixel 10a has leaked and... hold on a minute, we just need to check that we didn’t accidentally embed the Pixel 9a image instead. Okay, jokes aside, we knew not to expect a new design from the upcoming a-model. For one, we already saw CAD-based renders of the phone. Also, back in August, Google said that we should expect a Pixel redesign every 2-3... Read more ›
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword for the past few years, and many businesses have tried to cash in on that trend. This has led tech companies to increase their investments in infrastructure upgrades to keep up with demand. While Apple was slow to jump on the AI bandwagon, it's now reported to be starting mass production of its own AI server chip this year. The word comes from... Read more ›
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After over 14 years, Apple overtook Samsung as the top smartphone vendor in the world. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), a total of 336.3 million smartphones were shipped in the last quarter of 2025, which represents a 2.3% rise compared to the same period in 2024. Apple led the way with 81.3 million shipments for the period and a 24.2% global market share. Cupertino rode... Read more ›
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