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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Just after the New Year arrived, Oppo launched three Reno15 models globally and in India. We got to spend some face time with all three, though note that there are some regional variations in naming. Globally, they are known as the Reno15, Reno15 Pro and Reno15 Pro Max. What we have here is the vanilla model, the Oppo Reno15, which is in the middle in terms of size – it... Read more ›
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Tecno has officially announced that it's launching the Spark Go 3 smartphone in India on January 16 at 12 PM local time. It will be sold by both Flipkart and Amazon. Tecno has already revealed that the device has an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, and it can withstand drops from 1.2m. Tecno promises four years of lag-free performance, and the Ella AI voice assistant is on board... Read more ›
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Realme already announced that it's unveiling the Neo8 this month, showcased its rear design, and revealed that the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. Now the Neo8 may have been spotted in the Geekbench online database with the model number RMX8899. As you can see below, it managed a single-core score of 2,876 and a multi-core score of 9,245 in Geekbench 6.5, though as usual we'd... Read more ›
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Built-in active cooling fans are all the rage in China currently, with a lot of manufacturers coming out with devices featuring one. And now it seems like Xiaomi is working on its very own device with a fan, according to Digital Chat Station on Weibo. This device will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 SoC, and will have a screen with a "1.5K" resolution and "ultra-high" (though not further detailed)... Read more ›
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It certainly took a while, but the latest version of AnTuTu is now finally available on iOS. You can grab it from the App Store. As you may already know, AnTuTu is probably the most popular benchmarking app in China, so much so that Chinese smartphone makers routinely use AnTuTu scores as teasers ahead of new product launches, and some have even compared scores against the competition during launch events.... Read more ›
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Huawei introduced the FreeClip 2 last month, and they come in as the follow-up to the original FreeClip from 2023. We got our shiny review unit in, and these are some early impressions from Huawei’s latest open wireless stereo (OWS) earbuds. The FreeClip 2 and its charging case are noticeably more compact than their predecessor. The earbuds come in at 25.4 mm (height) × 26.7 mm (width) × 18.8 mm... Read more ›
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When the AI revolution began, many were expecting Samsung to upgrade its assistant Bixby with an AI brain, but that didn't come with the last couple of One UI upgrades. Now, a Reddit user shared some screenshots from their rooted device, running One UI 8.5 and showing off a brand new, smarter Bixby. Bixby with AI The screenshots show that Bixby leverages Perplexity AI for most of its tasks, suggesting... Read more ›
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The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has received its TUV certification, which reveals that it comes with a battery having a rated capacity of 4,755 mAh. This will most likely be marketed by Samsung as a 4,900 mAh rated capacity, unchanged from the Galaxy S25+. The S26+ supports 45W wired charging. The Galaxy A57 5G's TUV certification reveals support for 45W wired charging too, while its battery capacity hasn't been outed. Finally,... Read more ›
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vivo is working on the V70 FE, which has just been certified in Indonesia by SDPPI. This has the model number V2550. Alongside it, the iQOO Z11x 5G (with the model number I2507) and iQOO 15R (with the model number I2508) have also been certified by SDPPI. These certifications don't reveal any specs, but they do confirm the devices' names. The iQOO 15R is quite intriguing, since we're obviously thinking... Read more ›
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The Reno15 series marks Oppo’s first major release on the global stage in 2026, and we managed to get hold of the smallest member in the lineup - the Reno15 Pro Mini, which is also known as the Reno15 Pro in some markets. Size-wise, Reno15 Pro Mini comes in at just over 151mm tall and 72mm wide, making it about the same dimensions as an iPhone 17 Pro and Google... Read more ›
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Honor shipped a record 71 million smartphones in 2025, with 10 million of those being flagship devices. The more notable bit is Honor’s rise outside of China, as the brand reported that 50% of its smartphone sales came from overseas markets. The Magic7 series was a key driver for the brand. Honor carried over its strong performance from 2024 with 50% year-over-year growth in terms of shipments. The brand confirmed... Read more ›
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It appears OnePlus may be preparing to launch yet another smartphone featuring a 9,000mAh battery. The news comes just a day after the company introduced the OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V in China. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, a high-end performance phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC is currently in testing. It is expected to be a new OnePlus device, perhaps the rumored Ace 6 Ultra. The... Read more ›
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The Pixel 10 series gained the ability to share files with iPhones via Quick Share in November last year. Now, it appears Google is preparing to extend the feature to the older Pixel 9 lineup as well. According to a new report, the latest Android Canary build for the Pixel 9 series includes additional system files needed to enable Quick Share file transfers between Android and iPhone. However, these files... Read more ›
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Honor has officially announced the launch date of its upcoming Magic8 series smartphone. After recent teasers, the company has now confirmed that the model will debut as the Magic8 Pro Air. The handset will be unveiled in China on January 19. Recent teasers and leaks have revealed that the Magic8 Pro Air will be 6.3mm thick and weigh around 155g. Leaked images suggest the Magic8 Pro Air will feature a... Read more ›
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vivo is working on the X200T for the Indian market, and purported specs for it were already leaked back in December. Now a tipster on X is back with another round. According to him, the device has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1260x2800 resolution, and a 50MP main camera using Sony's Lytia 702 sensor with OIS. This is paired with a 50MP camera using Samsung's ISOCELL JN1 sensor and a... Read more ›
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Lava took a look at the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and decided it wants in on that rear screen action. Hence, the brand is now teasing an upcoming smartphone that also has a display on the back, integrated into a big camera island. This being Lava, we expect the phone to be a mid-ranger, which explains the much smaller screen compared to Xiaomi's flagships. We can... Read more ›
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Oppo is expected to unveil the Find N6 in February, but according to a new rumor from "a trusted industry insider" this won't be its only foldable device launching this year. Instead, it will be joined in September by the Find N7, which will also be a book-style foldable, but with a twist. This one will be wider, just like the iPhone Fold, which is most likely being announced in... Read more ›
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The Google Play Console's Supported Devices list has a surprise for us today - the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. This is obviously coming soon, since it's been added to this list, and like all of the M-series devices, it's a rebranded A-series model. But which exact one may surprise you. It is in fact a rebranded A07 5G. Even the model number sort of confirms this, as it's SM-M076B. The... Read more ›
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Motorola unveiled the Moto G Power (2026) back in mid-December, and today the phone has become available in the US, as previously promised. You can purchase one from Amazon, Best Buy, Verizon, and Motorola's online store in Pantone Pure Cashmere and Pantone Evening Blue for a recommended retail price of $299.99. [#InlinePriceWidget,14359,1#] The phone comes with a 6.8-inch LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit peak brightness, the Dimensity... Read more ›
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The Redmi Note 15 series was recently launched for global markets, and the Xiaomi sub-brand bills these devices as "Titan tough", with enhanced durability. Interestingly, Redmi now wants to prove just how tough they are, and will do so live on air on January 10 at 4 PM in China, which is 1:30 PM in India, 8 AM in London, and 9 AM in Central Europe. The live stream is... Read more ›
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