As rumored already, Apple has picked Google's Gemini to power its upcoming revamped Siri. This is a multi-year partnership which "will lean on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models", according to a statement obtained by CNBC. Here's what Apple says: After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences... Read more ›
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Photography nerds rejoice! We have something special for you today! Not only because it has a Leica in the name, but also because it's a Xiaomi Ultra. Say hello to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, a special edition of the mainstream flagship with more than one unique thing about it! Let's talk about it! Starting with the unboxing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica comes with some very photo-centric... Read more ›
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vivo's upcoming X200T has been leaking a lot lately, and now the brand has finally decided to start the official teaser campaign for it. It's "coming soon" as you can see, and will be part of Flipkart's Republic Day sale, which starts on January 17, with early access from January 16. vivo has also revealed the phone's camera island, which is circular. Zeiss optics are confirmed too, as is the... Read more ›
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In the final quarter of 2025, smartphone shipments rose by a minimal 1%. For the full year, global shipments were up 2%, according to preliminary data by Counterpoint Research. To put a positive spin on it, this was the second consecutive year of growth. As expected, Apple became the biggest smartphone maker globally with a 20% share – in other words, 1 in every 5 smartphones shipped in 2025 had... Read more ›
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 have been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site ahead of their expected February 25 launch in San Francisco. Notably, the Galaxy S26+ recently received its TUV certification, which revealed the phone’s battery capacity. The Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26+ have been listed on Geekbench with the model numbers SM-S948 and SM-S942, respectively. The listing reveals the SoC, RAM, and OS details.... Read more ›
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The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) launched just last week – it’s a $300 phone with an IP69 rating and a MIL-STD-810H compliant design. It has a 6.8” LCD and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 paired with expandable storage, plus a 5,200mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. If you ever need to repair the latest G Power model, you may want to consult this disassembly video... Read more ›
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Realme is gearing up to launch its Neo8 series in China soon, and we now have its detailed specs thanks to a listing on China’s TENAA certification agency. As per the listing, Neo8 is equipped with a flat 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2772 x 1272px resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. In addition, Realme revealed that the Neo8 will feature a flagship Samsung M14 OLED panel with up to 1,000... Read more ›
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After recent teasers, nubia has officially announced the launch date of the RedMagic 11 Air. The device features a slim profile and will join the rest of the RedMagic 11 lineup, which includes the 11 Pro and 11 Pro+. The RedMagic 11 Air will be unveiled in China on January 20. nubia hasn’t shared detailed specifications, but the phone is said to offer flagship-level performance and advanced features. Notably, a... Read more ›
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A while back, we saw a report from DigiTimes which claimed that at least three Chinese smartphone companies decided to drop their thin and light smartphone projects following the iPhone Air’s poor sales. One of the brands mentioned in the report was Xiaomi, and we now have a look at a prototype Xiaomi 17 Air, which was supposed to go head-to-head with the iPhone Air. Tipster Bald Panda shared a... Read more ›
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Honor has officially announced the launch date of the Magic8 RSR Porsche Edition, and revealed its design. The company has also showcased the phone’s color options and released a teaser video highlighting the device from every angle. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Edition will debut on January 19 in China, alongside the Magic8 Pro Air. The flagship will sport triple rear cameras housed in a redesigned camera module, dropping the... Read more ›
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vivo has announced a new Y500 series phone in China with a big battery and a new design. The vivo Y500i joins the Y500 and Y500 Pro, which were unveiled last year in the country. The vivo Y500i comes with a 7,200mAh lithium-ion battery and supports 44W fast charging. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal... Read more ›
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Xiaomi's 17 Ultra retained its crown as the trendiest phone in our database in the second week of 2026. And just like the first week of the year it was joined on the podium by the Galaxy A56 in second and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13322, 1#] Newly unveiled Poco M8 Pro came in fourth, ahead of another new face - the Realme 16 Pro+. In sixth... Read more ›
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So, this is going to be a weirdly motivated list, but hear me out. Finding 5 phones to really like in a year - in 2025 and in our line of work - is no trivial task. Take Ro, for example - he only made it to 4, as did Sagar, and Ivan has 3 different but, let's face it, really same-ish foldables on his 'Top 5' list. So, in... Read more ›
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We'll start off the week 2 roundup with a phone that feels like a blast from the past - the Clicks Communicator. It has a 4.03-inch display (an AMOLED, luckily), Android 16 with a custom Niagara Launcher, one camera on the back, oh, and a physical QWERT keyboard. The phone weighs 170g and supports swappable back panels withlots of color choices. You'll be able to get one for $499 later... Read more ›
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Motorola unveiled a new premium line this week with the Signature phone and showcased its first book-style foldable, the Razr Fold. Alas, neither phone is available in the US (and in the case of the Fold, it might not be fully unveiled until the MWC). More competition is always good, so we just have to arm ourselves with patience. We don’t know the US price of the Signature yet, but... Read more ›
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Motorola has been pretty inconsistent with flagship releases – its Edge series had an Ultra model in some years but not in others. Now it introduces the Signature line to serve the premium market and the first model in it is quite interesting. The Motorola Signature is not an all out flagship, but it costs a good deal less than those – you can pick up a 12/512GB unit for... Read more ›
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We managed to snag a quick hands-on with the new Reno15 series during Oppo's special global launch event. This is a quick look at the Indian Reno15 Pro, which will retail as the Reno15 Pro Max in some other regions. To avoid confusion, the Indian Reno15 Pro is a 6.78-inch phone, while the Indian Reno15 Pro Mini (a 6.32-inch model) is referred to as the Reno15 Pro outside of India.... Read more ›
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Poco recently launched the M8 series and it is now available for purchase. Poco is selling the phones at a discount as part of an early bird offer, which lasts until January 14. Meanwhile, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, a bunch of Edge 60 series phones, and the Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 9a have also received discounts. The Poco M8 Pro comes with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with Corning... Read more ›
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Oppo unveiled its Reno15 series to the global stage yesterday, and thanks to the miracle of international shipping, we've got the Reno15 Pro in the office and ready for testing! This is the international version, which means it's a 6.32-inch model that corresponds to the Indian Reno15 Pro Mini. We have to say, the Reno15 Pro is a delight in the hands. Compact flagship-style phones don't do too well on... Read more ›
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Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon made some comments about the company being in talks with Samsung to produce its 2nm chips, although Samsung has since declined to comment on the matter. Either way, this is an interesting turn of events given that Samsung's foundry isn't doing all that well. The last time Samsung produced Qualcomm-designed chips was in 2022, when the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 came out, but it was... Read more ›
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