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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Realme recently confirmed several key specifications of the 16 Pro, and now it has revealed details about the 16 Pro+ model. The Realme 16 Pro series is set to launch on January 6. The company has updated the online listing for the Realme 16 Pro+ with new details. As per the website, the phone is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. As per Realme, the... Read more ›
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Ai+ is a relatively young tech brand led by former Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth and it is set to launch its first foldable phone – the NovaFlip soon in India. The brand has been teasing the device for some time now and we have a launch time frame to look forward to. NovaFlip is set to make its debut in Q1, 2026. Ai+ NovaFlip is confirmed to launch in... Read more ›
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Oppo is expected to launch new members in its Find X9 series soon, and one of those will be the Find X9s. The device is rumored to feature compact dimensions in line with its predecessor and we now have more details thanks to tipster Digital Chat Station who revealed the upcoming phone’s key specs. As per the report, Find X9s will bring a 6.3” flat OLED display featuring an ultrasonic... Read more ›
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Samsung announced that it is bringing Google Photos to its smart TVs. This would mark the first time Google Photos is available as an app on any TV platform, as even Google's own Android TVs currently don't have native support. Google Photos is set to debut in three feature tiers starting in early 2026, with Memories being the first available feature. As per Samsung’s press release, Memories will “show curated... Read more ›
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Honor has finally confirmed the launch date of the Power 2 and has also revealed its rear design and color options. The upcoming smartphone will pack a massive 10,080mAh battery. In a Weibo post, Honor announced that the Power 2 will debut in China on January 5. The company also showcased the phone’s rear design, which closely resembles the iPhone 17 Pro. The phone will be available in an orange... Read more ›
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After a series of recent leaks, OnePlus has officially confirmed the launch date for its new Turbo 6 smartphone series. The lineup will include the OnePlus Turbo 6 and the Turbo 6V, and the company has also revealed their design, color options, and key specs. The OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V will debut in China on January 8. OnePlus has shared the design of both phones and the colors.... Read more ›
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One of the major battlegrounds in the smartphone world this year was battery. The wider adoption of Si/C (silicon-carbon) batteries this year was particularly noticeable, with some manufacturers cramming capacities of 7,000+ mAh into regular smartphones. In fact our all-time battery life ranking is now dominated by models released this year. Except for the iPhone 16 Plus, the rest were reviewed in 2025. A number of handsets broke the 20h... Read more ›
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Introduction Oppo released some awesome phones in 2025 – now if only it would let people buy them. Seriously, some of the best phones of the year are exclusive to China. Jealous window shopping aside, Oppo did actually release some impressive phones worldwide – here are the highlights (and lowlights) of the last 12 months. Winners: Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro The Find X9 Pro is “almost too... Read more ›
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As 2025 draws to a close, we look back at the most popular phones of the year. Here are the Top 20 phones that you searched for the most in the last 12 months – we’re including phones that launched in November 2024, as it wouldn’t be fair to them to only give them less than a quarter to climb the ranks. Is this list what you expected it to... Read more ›
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Introduction and unboxing Nothing's CMF brand is moving fast. What started off as an affordable brand that relies on style to compensate for any technical deficiencies has now evolved into a market disruptor that covers everything up to the midrange. We're now getting more and more "Pro" devices from CMF - a phone Pro, a watch Pro, and, yes, the Headphone Pro we have for review today. It's a feature-rich... Read more ›
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Realme showed off a prototype smartphone with a 10,000 mAh battery in May and said it would launch a 7,500 mAh battery phone this year, while also revealing that a 10,000 mAh model was coming soon. Well, so far, we've only got 7,000 mAh battery smartphones from Realme, which include the flagship GT 8 Pro. While there's no word from Realme on the commercial availability of a 10,000 mAh battery... Read more ›
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It's that time of the year again, when we who are lucky to have indulged in the best possible phones all year get to pick our favorites from the past 12 months. That I'm in a very privileged position is not lost on me either, so first and foremost, thank all of you for reading and watching us all year; it's you who make this all possible! I'm Ivan, one... Read more ›
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Tecno unveiled the Pova Curve in May, and we expected its successor to arrive during the same period next year. But it appears the Tecno Pova Curve 2 may launch early, as its render and specs have surfaced online. The source claims that the Tecno Pova Curve 2 will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Dimensity 7100 SoC. The smartphone will run Android 16-based HiOS 16 UI out of the box... Read more ›
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The information comes from an official support page in Hindi, which also clearly states that the feature will be rolling out gradually to users, so don’t expect to see this option right away, if at all. Reading through the support page, the way it works is that once every 12 months, Google will allow you to “change” the email address associated with your Google account. In actuality, the process is... Read more ›
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Motorola seems to be on a roll with announcements. At the end of October, the company launched the Edge 70, as the global version of the X70 Air. As the name suggests, it is a device that emphasizes a slim body. We aren't exactly sure why Motorola decided to go through with copying the trend after both Apple and Samsung had rather disappointing sales on their "air" devices. Still, for... Read more ›
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Google's hardware division didn't have a particularly strong 2025, releasing new phones that didn't really stand out as particularly innovative. That's not the best strategy in any market, but it's particularly damaging in those outside the US where more makers are present. And, sure, Google isn't primarily a hardware company, but it makes phones, earbuds, and smartwatches every year and fails to make a meaningful market impact against the likes... Read more ›
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Before you get too excited, nothing is confirmed as of yet. We only recently learned about the Samsung Exynos 2600 chip – the first to be made on a 2nm process. Said chip is rumored to power the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip8 and potentially the S26 family in at least one country. Back when the Exynos 2600 was unveiled, Samsung was suspiciously silent about its modem. Now details have started... Read more ›
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Nothing has released the stable version of the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 for the CMF Phone 1. The company says Nothing OS 4.0 "brings a more refined and personal experience, with visual refreshes, deeper customisation across the system, and improvements designed to make everyday use smoother and more comfortable." You can head over here to learn more about what's new in Nothing OS 4.0. The Nothing OS 4.0 update... Read more ›
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Xiaomi’s 2025 was filled with great products across a wide range of categories. Gone are the days when the brand was playing catch-up to the likes of Apple and Samsung, as Xiaomi proved it is forging its own path across more than just smartphones. Xiaomi is one of the fastest-growing EV brands in China, and the success of its very first vehicle - the SU7 is shaping up to be... Read more ›
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The Xiaomi 17 Ultra went official in China yesterday. Alongside it, the company also announced new products including the Watch 5. Xiaomi’s new smartwatch offers a circular AMOLED display, a dual-chip architecture, and is claimed to deliver up to 6 days of battery life. Xiaomi’s Watch 5 features a stainless steel case that houses a 1.54-inch circular AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz, 480x480-pixel resolution, and up to... Read more ›
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