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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Xiaomi is expected to unveil its camera-focused flagship, the 17 Ultra, later this month in China. While the company hasn’t revealed any details about the phone yet, the stream of leaks continues. New spy shots of the device have now surfaced online. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is rumored to offer a triple rear camera setup with improved hardware. The spy shots show the alleged 17 Ultra inside a protective case,... Read more ›
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Stores in Europe have clearly received the Redmi Note 15 series shipment from Xiaomi and are just waiting for the word “go”. And some aren’t even waiting for that as one more model just leaked. Previously, we saw the Redmi Note 15, Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ (all 5G variants) leak, as well as the Redmi Note 15 4G. Now say “hello” to the Redmi Note 15 Pro... Read more ›
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Opera has announced new AI upgrades for its Android browser, Opera for Android, as it aims to bring its AI capabilities closer to those of its flagship desktop browser, dubbed Opera One. First is Ask AI, which gets a new access point for all AI queries in the browser. Just tap on the browser's search bar and select the "Ask AI" option to open a new search bar. This will... Read more ›
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Samsung has posted an official unboxing video for the recently launched Galaxy Z TriFold. The company’s first tri-folding smartphone is currently only available in Korea. The unboxing video showcases the phone and the box contents, which are more generous than those of a typical Galaxy flagship. However, that’s not surprising as the foldable carries a premium price tag of around $2,500. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold comes with a 45W... Read more ›
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With Samsung and Huawei now officially boasting tri-fold smartphones in their lineups, we can expect more makers to join in, and a new certification from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) appears to shed some light on Xiaomi’s upcoming tri-fold. Xiaomi tri-fold certification on GSMA database We’ve already seen several rumors for Xiaomi’s tri-fold device, including a patent listing with some renders of the phone. The new listing... Read more ›
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We're now in December, so it's officially that time of the year again - Spotify has released its yearly Wrapped to its millions of listeners. While fans criticized last year's Wrapped for an apparent lack of statistics, this year's Wrapped features everything you need - your top artists, top songs, top albums, your total listening minutes, etc. - as well as something new - your listening age! Spotify also brought... Read more ›
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As promised, Realme today introduced the Realme P4x as the third member of the P Series. The Realme P4x has a 6.72" FullHD+ LCD on the front with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits of peak brightness. The display is also advertised with a 96.9% touch accuracy when operated with wet hands. Furthermore, it has a centered punch hole for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back is a... Read more ›
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More details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 have surfaced online. After recent leaks revealed the lineup’s updated design, a new report now sheds light on their battery specifications. The Galaxy Buds4 Pro will offer a larger battery when compared to the Buds 3 Pro, as per the report. However, the base model Buds4 is said to come with a smaller capacity battery than its predecessor, the Buds... Read more ›
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Late last month we got word that Infinix was partnering with famous Italian design house Pininfarina for its next flagship smartphone, and today the brand has made this official. The upcoming Infinix Note 60 Ultra will be the phone in question, and it's going to be launching at some point next year. Unfortunately, these are all the details right now. Pininfarina has a 95-year history during which it's designed cars... Read more ›
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Samsung has revealed that it will be hosting an event ahead of CES 2026. The South Korean giant will unveil its ‘vision for DX division for 2026’ and ‘AI-driven customer experiences’ during the event. The company will host ‘The First Look’ event two days ahead of CES 2026 on January 4 in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. Samsung CEO and Head of DX (Device eXperience) Division, TM... Read more ›
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The Motorola Edge 70 had its international launch in late October, after having been first announced as the X70 Air in China. It still hasn't made it to India, but according to a tipster over on X, that will change soon. [#InlinePriceWidget,14216,1#] The phone is allegedly due to launch in India around December 15. Interestingly, it's said to pack a larger battery than the global model's 4,800 mAh cell, while... Read more ›
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Yesterday, Poco started the teaser campaign for the C85 5G, which will join the already available C85 4G, launched back in September. Today, the brand has revealed exactly when the C85 5G is coming - on December 9. So if you're interested in the device, you only have a few more days to wait to get it. Poco has also officially revealed that the C85 5G has a 6,000 mAh... Read more ›
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Poco made a big splash in late November, launching the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra in Bali, a mere eight months after their predecessors. This is an unusual launch timeline to say the least, but the brand felt like it couldn't wait any longer, and it wanted its new Ultra to be among the first devices on the market using Qualcomm's latest top of the line chip, and not among... Read more ›
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The iPhone 17e is expected to arrive in the first months of 2026, and a new report from Korea today shares some more details about its screen. Apparently, the panel will be made by BOE, Samsung Display, and LG Display, with BOE getting most of the orders. The screen will be identical to the LTPS OLED seen in the iPhone 16e, but it will have thinner bezels. Apple allegedly expects... Read more ›
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Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 for a while, though not everything is going to plan. But now we have a detailed list of what to expect from the next major update. Tarun Vats has posted a leaked changelog for One UI 8.5. There will be improvements to DeX, e.g. the size and position of app windows will be remembered. The battery will get a new, more detailed info... Read more ›
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After weeks of teasers, OnePlus has officially launched the Ace 6T in China. It happens to be the first phone to be powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It is currently available for order in China and is expected to debut globally as the OnePlus 15R. The OnePlus Ace 6T comes with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display that offers up to 165Hz refresh rate, 1,800nits in high... Read more ›
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Global shipments for foldable smartphones were up 14% in Q3 2025, reaching record quarterly levels, and Samsung was the undisputed leader with an estimated 64% share of all shipments for the quarter. The latest report from Counterpoint Research estimates that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 were the best sellers, which helped the Korean brand extend its lead. Samsung’s Q3 performance represents a 32% rise in global foldable shipments... Read more ›
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Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 earlier this year, promising a 20% increase in CPU and a 23% increase in GPU performance over the previous Elite. Then came the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, but, confusingly, Qualcomm compared it to the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. So, what are the differences between the Elite and non-Elite Gen 5 chips? The CPU runs at different clock speeds – 2x 3.8GHz... Read more ›
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After more than a year of rumors and immense fan expectations, Sony finally announced the а7 V, the latest in its workhorse lineup of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The highlight upgrades include a new partially-stacked CMOS sensor with the same 33MP resolution as the a7 IV. The new sensor supports twice the readout speed of the old one, unlocking a heap of improvements while retaining a higher level of detail, compared... Read more ›
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Today, Tecno held the 5th edition of the Tecno Future Lens event, which aims to introduce the company’s imaging innovations to the media. The highlights this year are Dual-Mirror Reflect Telephoto and Freeform Continuum Telephoto. Freeform Continuum Telephoto is what it sounds like – a single periscope with smooth, continuous zoom. Tecno has created a design that covers the 1x to 9x range. That means that there is no need... Read more ›
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