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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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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Apart from its upcoming Magic8 Pro Air, Honor is also set to announce a new RSR Porsche Design model, which will slot in as the top-tier flagship in the Magic8 series. The device previously emerged in a rumor discussing its in-house developed 1-inch type sensor with a variable aperture. We now have our first image of the device, which leaked on Chinese social media, alongside some additional spec details. Honor... Read more ›
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Internal testing has shown that Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new 60W charging can fill the battery from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes, reveals Ice Universe. This was tested under laboratory conditions, whatever those were (presumably controlled room temperature). That doesn’t sound particularly impressive for a 15W increase over the Galaxy S25 Ultra. As a reminder, in our review of the S25 Ultra, we saw a 72% charge after 30... Read more ›
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Google has made some of its Gemini 3-based AI tools free in Gmail. AI Overviews and tools like Smart Replies and Help Me Write were only available for users with an AI subscription (Google AI Plus or Ultra), but no longer. AI Inbox filters out the clutter in your inbox and gives you a briefing with quick highlights. It also sums up those long Reply to All emails, which is... Read more ›
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Samsung Electronics just unveiled the earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 – things are looking up with increased sales and a big jump in operating profits. The company is reporting KRW 93 trillion in sales ($64 billion) and KRW 20 trillion in operating profit ($13.8 billion). Here’s a table that compares this to previous quarters – the quarter before, as well as the year-ago quarter. (in trillion won)... Read more ›
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The Honor Magic8 Pro was announced in China in October, then was released in other parts of Asia in November, and now it's officially launching in the UK, where it's finally available to purchase for £1,099 in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and black. It will be offered by Amazon, Argos, EE, Virgin Media O2, VodafoneThree, Tesco Mobile, Currys, Very, and John Lewis. Unfortunately, the official press release doesn't mention what... Read more ›
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The battery is probably the smartphone component that is improving the fastest – OnePlus just unveiled a pair of phones with 9,000mAh batteries. And we’re not talking about brick-sized phones here, the two measure 8.5mm thick and weigh 215g. The OnePlus Turbo 6 and the Turbo 6V are very similar devices. The 6 is the more premium model with a base price of CNY 2,300 (for a 12/256GB unit), while... Read more ›
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Apple has lagged behind competitors, especially Chinese smartphone brands, in adopting cutting-edge camera hardware. That may change soon, as a new report suggests the company is considering multispectral imaging technology for future iPhone models. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station reports that Apple has shown interest in multispectral sensors and has reached out to suppliers. However, the tipster added that testing has yet to begin. Multispectral imaging works by capturing light... Read more ›
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Honor is gearing up to launch a new member of its Magic8 series, and we finally have some actual images of its rumored Air smartphone. Honor Magic8 Pro Air and its key specs According to several posts on Weibo, the device will be called Magic8 Pro Air. Honor previously teased an upcoming phone that would feature “both Pro and Air features” and we now get some additional spec details as... Read more ›
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When the Honor Magic8 Lite was announced a month ago, the company said that it will reveal the price in January – well, it’s January now and Honor UK has delivered. The other European branches are oddly silent, though. Honor Magic8 Lite in Reddish Brown, Forest Green and Midnight Black Here’s the Honor Magic8 Lite (8/512GB) on Honor UK. The normal price is £400, but you can claim a £50... Read more ›
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This is the brand-new Poco M8, and it’s the latest entry in the storied M-series. Our review unit is waiting for its unboxing, so let’s not make it wait any longer. Poco devices are usually well-equipped in these slim-box and no accessory times, and the M8 is no different. The M8 comes bundled with a grey silicone case, a 45W power adapter and a USB-C cable. The EU market will... Read more ›
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Most of the Oppo Reno15 phones already had their international debut, except for the Oppo Reno15 Pro Mini. During an official launch event in India, the company introduced the handset alongside the vanilla Reno15, the standard Reno15 Pro and the Reno 15c. The Oppo Pad 5 and the Enco Buds3 Pro+ also tagged along, and here are all the prices for the Indian market. Oppo Reno15 series Let's start with... Read more ›
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Poco has finally unveiled the new M8 5G series, which includes the Poco M8 and the Poco M8 Pro. The latest M series phones come equipped with Snapdragon chipsets. Poco M8 5G The Poco M8 is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. It runs Android 15-based HyperOS 2 and offers a bunch of... Read more ›
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Some of the Oppo Reno15 family members already entered the global stage, but one of the new additions to the series, the Reno15 Pro Mini, remained under wraps until today. The company officially launched the Oppo Reno15, Reno15 Pro, Reno15c and the Reno15 Pro Mini at a launch event in India today. The Mini, as the name implies, features a somewhat small 6.32-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate... Read more ›
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The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, which were unveiled in China last year, have now made their global debut at CES 2026. The TCL-backed brand showcased the Air 4 Pro and an eSIM version of the RayNeo X3 Pro at the event. RayNeo Air 4 Pro is being touted as the world’s first HDR10-enabled AR glasses. The glasses feature 0.6-inch Micro-OLED displays with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3,840Hz... Read more ›
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OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Health, which is a special place within ChatGPT where you can connect your Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, Function, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton accounts and ask questions about your health. OpenAI says ChatGPT is "designed in close collaboration with physicians" to "help people take a more active role in understanding and managing their health and wellness". And use ChatGPT more. Based on "de-identified analysis of conversations",... Read more ›
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OnePlus is unveiling the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V in just a few hours. While the company already teased the Turbo 6's main specs a few days ago, it waited until today to do the same for the Turbo 6V, the cheapest of the duo. Even though it will be the more affordable model, it shares the same 9,000 mAh battery with the Turbo 6. The Turbo 6V is powered... Read more ›
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After a lot of teasing, rumors, and leaks, the Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro are finally about to become official, and the brand has a live stream up already for the grand unveiling - it's embedded below for your viewing pleasure. The launch event starts on January 8 at 16:00 in China, which is 13:30 in India, 8:00 in the UK, and 9:00 in Central Europe. The Poco M8... Read more ›
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