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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Ayaneo is entering the smartphone market, and its first device will take a different approach from the current crop of gaming phones. The Pocket Play is set to launch soon with a slide-out controller, which immediately invokes memories of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play from 2011. While Ayaneo hasn’t disclosed any specs or pricing for its gaming phone, we get to see its design, which looks premium and well put.... Read more ›
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Last week, Apple announced the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards for various product categories. Now, Apple has revealed which apps and games were downloaded the most by iPhone and iPad users in 2025. Let's talk about the top free iPhone apps first. The list was topped by ChatGPT, which was followed by Threads, Google, TikTok, and WhatsApp. Moving to paid iPhone apps, HotSchedules ranked first, followed by Shadowrocket,... Read more ›
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Spotify has introduced a new personalization feature called Prompted Playlists, giving users greater control over the algorithm to create more deeply tailored playlists. The Prompted Playlists feature lets users describe what they want to hear through a simple text prompt, and even set custom rules such as how frequently or when the playlist should be updated. Spotify then draws on the user’s entire listening history to generate a truly personalized... Read more ›
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Xiaomi’s revamped HyperOS 3 continues to check devices off its to-do list, though some patience is still required. Here is the latest batch of phones to receive the Android 16-based update, according to ITHome. Note that this is for Chinese units, global models are a month behind. HyperOS 3 reaches more Xiaomi phones Also, this is a gradual rollout, meaning units will get the update in batches instead of all... Read more ›
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ZTE is reportedly closing in on a deal to resolve its foreign bribery allegations by way of a $1 billion payment to the U.S. government. According to a new Reuters News report, the U.S. Department of Justice has an ongoing investigation into ZTE’s violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) across several regions, with U.S. officials now working on a resolution that would involve a $1 billion payment. ZTE... Read more ›
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The Realme 16 Pro series is "coming soon," and the brand has already revealed a few features of the lineup, which includes the Master design. Today, Realme announced the global debut of its self-developed LumaColor IMAGE for the Realme 16 Pro series. LumaColor IMAGE is developed in collaboration with TUV Rheinland and "highlights Realme’s ambition in portrait imaging and reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to making advanced mobile imaging accessible... Read more ›
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The Honor Magic8 Pro is continuing its global rollout after debuting in Malaysia last month. Honor’s flagship is now available in Dubai and across the GCC. Interested customers can pre-order the Magic8 Pro starting today from Honor’s online store and other online retailers across the UAE. The phone is available in 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB variants. Those who pre-order the phone will also receive free gifts worth AED 2,299 ($815) that... Read more ›
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vivo is working on the V70, the successor to the V60 launched back in August. This series refreshes twice a year, with the V50 having arrived in February, so it's unsurprising to see the V70 already getting certified for sale in India by BIS. As is customary, this certification doesn't reveal any specs for the phone, which will have the model number V2538. It does however confirm that the phone... Read more ›
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Details about Apple’s 2026 iPad lineup have surfaced online. According to a new report, Apple may soon launch a new entry-level iPad with the latest A series chip and an M4-equipped iPad Air. The folks over at MacWorld reportedly got their hands on an internal Apple code document for a pre-release build of iOS 26. The document revealed details about upcoming 2026 iPad models. iPad (2025) with Apple A16 chip... Read more ›
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Poco recently released the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, but the brand isn't taking any time off after that - it's apparently getting ready to unveil the M8 Pro soon. Some of this phone's specs have been outed by the FCC through its certification process. So, the Poco M8 Pro comes with a battery rated at 6,330 mAh, which will most likely translate into an advertised typical capacity of 6,500... Read more ›
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Google has announced a new feature called Android Emergency Live Video, and it's pretty much what you'd assume it would be based on the name - the ability to share live video with emergency services. And it works "in a single tap" too, because in an emergency every second counts. During an emergency call or text, a dispatcher can request live video from your phone, and you can start securely... Read more ›
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According to a new rumor, vivo is working on a new device that it will call X200T. That's a strange name for this brand, and if you're wondering what to expect, this will allegedly be "a mix of the X200 and X200 FE". It's expected to launch in India by the end of January. It definitely sounds like a weird release considering the fact that the X300 and X300 Pro... Read more ›
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Today, Adobe has announced that you can use its Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat tools right inside ChatGPT. Of course, this means you can simply tell the chatbot what you want to accomplish and it will use Adobe's products. Then you can keep the conversation going by requesting changes. Thus, you can easily edit images with Photoshop, whether that be adjusting just a specific part, fine-tuning settings like brightness, contrast, and... Read more ›
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Today, Instagram has announced that it's allowing you to see and control your Reels algorithm for the first time. You just tap the icon showing two lines with hearts located in the upper right corner. There, you can see what topics Instagram thinks you're interested in, and you can choose which of those you want to see more or less of, and your recommendations will adapt accordingly. You can even... Read more ›
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The official launch date for the Realme 16 Pro series is still “coming soon”, but the company is ramping up the teasers. The Realme India store already has a landing page for the upcoming phone, which reveals quite a few details. For starters, it confirms the periscope rumors – this teaser shows 1x, 3.5x and 10x magnification. If we had to guess, that’s 3.5x optical zoom and 10x digital. For... Read more ›
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When vivo and iQOO announced that OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 will be launched globally, ending the OriginOS / FuntouchOS divide, the brands also revealed a rollout timeline for existing devices. That, however, was misleading. For example, the iQOO 12 from 2023 was slated to get the OriginOS 6 update in mid-November. And it did in fact arrive then, but it wasn't the stable build - instead, it was... Read more ›
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According to a new rumor out of China, Xiaomi is working on the Xiaomi Tag. As the name very obviously implies, this will be a tracking device that competes head-on with Apple's AirTag and the Moto Tag. It's said to become official on December 26 in China alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Whether it will get an international launch later on remains to be seen, but we're definitely hoping it... Read more ›
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The Oppo Reno 15c is confirmed to launch in China later this month, though the company has not shared any details about the phone. Oppo first teased the device during last month’s Reno 15 and Reno 15 Pro launch event. Ahead of an official announcement, the Reno 15c has been listed on China Telecom’s database. The listing has revealed its key specifications, RAM/storage variants, and color options. The Reno 15c... Read more ›
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While it’s clear that the launch won’t be this year, vivo is clearing the last few hurdles before it can make the X300 Ultra official. The phone (V2536A) was just certified in China with support for 100W fast charging. Interestingly, this is 100W USB PPS charging – 20V at 5A. This will enable fast charging on par with vivo’s own FlashCharge system. vivo X300 Ultra (V2536A) charging certification A recent... Read more ›
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