The Honor Magic8 Pro was first unveiled in China in mid-October, and then it went global in Malaysia towards the end of November. Now it seems to be almost ready to make its debut in the EU. The Magic8 Pro will go up for pre-order on January 15 in Bulgaria for €1,099. After the pre-order period, starting on January 29, when the device is presumably becoming available, the price will... Read more ›
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Instagram has announced a new app designed for the big screen, aptly named Instagram for TV. At the moment, the app is limited to watching Reels, though the company says additional features are in development. The Instagram for TV app is currently available for testing in the US on Amazon Fire TV devices. The company noted that the app will expand to more devices and regions in the coming months.... Read more ›
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OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 today during an event starting at 1:30 PM UTC. It will be streamed live on YouTube, and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. OnePlus is advertising the 15R as the "ultimate value flagship device." The company hasn't detailed the 15R's specs sheet, but it has confirmed a few features, including the Snapdragon... Read more ›
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The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, which leaked earlier this month and is codenamed Urus, is now said to be launched as Motorola Signature. The previous leak already revealed the smartphone's design, but we are now looking at what are possibly the final, official press renders of the Motorola Signature. These renders, showing the Motorola Signature in two colors, were shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass. The colorway on the left... Read more ›
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iPhone chips may soon be assembled and packaged in India, according to a new report. Apple is reportedly in early discussions with local chip manufacturers in the country to explore the possibility. The report adds that Apple has already held talks with CG Semi, which is currently building an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat. Apple has never assembled or packaged chips in India, and the report... Read more ›
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Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February as its new cheapest device, but the lower price brought with it a ton of compromises, including the lack of MagSafe. Wireless charging is built-in, but with no magnets, Android-style. If you've been baffled by the decision to forgo this feature, there's some good news for the future. According to a new report, the iPhone 17e, expected in early 2026, will bring MagSafe... Read more ›
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After confirming that the Honor Win series will debut in China this month, the company has now set an official launch date. Honor has also shared the complete design of both models. Honor will unveil the Win and Win RT gaming-focused phones in China on December 26. Both smartphones are already available for pre-order via Honor’s online store in the country. Honor Win and Win RT in Black The company... Read more ›
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The vivo V70 was recently certified for sale in India, and now it's also passed through the FCC, confirming its global launch. The FCC certification has revealed that the phone will run Android 16 when it lands, undoubtedly with OriginOS 6 on top. The V70 supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and NFC. One version will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. According to a recent Geekbench listing, there... Read more ›
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An intriguing new rumor today confirms that there will be an iPhone Air 2 (even though it may only arrive in spring 2027), and it will add a second camera. This was first rumored last month, and it's nice to get a 'confirmation' of sorts (as much as any rumor can count as that). While today's report doesn't mention what the second camera will be, the rumor from November did... Read more ›
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Following the recent release of GPT-5.2, today OpenAI is unveiling the new and revamped ChatGPT Images, which is four times faster at generating images. This has obviously been developed to compete head-on with Google's Nano Banana Pro, in the same way in which GPT-5.2 is a direct response to Gemini 3 Pro. ChatGPT Images "adheres to your intent more reliably", OpenAI's press release says, when you ask it for edits,... Read more ›
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Xiaomi is rumored to be introducing the 17 Ultra in China on December 26, and you may have been wondering whether the company's next flagship smartphone would also get an international release. The answer is yes. While Xiaomi itself hasn't confirmed this yet, the FCC has just certified the global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. This has the model number 2512BPNDAG, which is revealed in an IMEI database to... Read more ›
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PayPal now wants to become a bank in the US. The company has submitted the required applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish PayPal Bank, which would be a Utah-based chartered industrial loan company. PayPal says this would strengthen its business and improve its efficiency, enabling it to "better support small business growth and economic opportunities across the US". Aside from... Read more ›
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The Honor Power 2 is expected to launch in early 2026, packing a massive battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset. While Honor has yet to officially reveal any details, a fresh leak has now surfaced, shedding light on the phone’s camera specifications and color options. Prolific leaker Digital Chat Station has revealed new details about the Power 2. As per the tipster, the phone will offer a 50MP primary... Read more ›
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Oppo’s next flagship, the Find X9 Ultra, is expected to arrive with notable upgrades over the Find X8 Ultra, including a bigger battery. Although the company hasn’t confirmed a launch date yet, an Oppo executive has hinted at the phone’s battery capacity. In response to a Weibo comment, Oppo’s Zhou Yibao revealed that the Find X9 Ultra will pack a battery larger than 7,000mAh. Oppo Find X8 Ultra Given that... Read more ›
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The Realme 16 series is all set to launch on January 6, and we finally have our first look at their design. Realme 16 Pro Master Gold and Master Grey Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ are designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa – the same designer behind previous Realme phones, including the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, X50 5G Master, GT Master and GT Explorer Master. The 16 Pro... Read more ›
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The Realme 16 series is all set to launch on January 6, and we finally have our first look at their design. Realme 16 Pro Master Gold and Master Grey Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ are designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa – the same designer behind previous Realme phones, including the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, X50 5G Master, GT Master and GT Explorer Master. The 16 Pro... Read more ›
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You probably know that RAM prices have skyrocketed in recent months, which will have a major negative impact on smartphones in the coming months. Analyst firm Counterpoint has revised its predictions for 2026 – instead of level shipments, the firm is now forecasting that the global smartphone market will shrink by 2.1%. The worrying thing is that the punishing rise in memory prices will persist – Counterpoint warns that prices... Read more ›
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The Oppo Find X9 lineup is expected to grow next year with the additions of the Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s. Now, a new leak suggests that Oppo is working on yet another model with dual 200MP cameras. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Oppo is working on a cheaper phone with flagship specs that could launch sooner than expected. Oppo Find X9 Pro The phone is said... Read more ›
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic were originally set for 4 years of OS updates – and considering that they launched in August 2021, this period is technically over. However, the pair of watches is now getting Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch, which is based on Wear OS 6. Right now the update is rolling out to Wi-Fi watches in South Korea. The firmware version ends in “JYK4”. This... Read more ›
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Motorola announced the Moto G (2026) and Moto G Play (2026) last month, and today it's following them up with the Moto G Power (2026). The phone comes with a 6.8-inch LCD screen with FHD+ resolution, 1,000-nit peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 7i on top. It has stereo speakers and both IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance. Motorola says it's been tested in 14... Read more ›
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