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 scandal of the week in India was all about Sanchar Saathi, a state-developed and run app that the government last week decided to force all smartphone makers to preinstall on their devices, with a grace period of 90 days. Following substantial backlash from practically everywhere and everyone, the Indian government has today decided to back down. The Indian telecom ministry now says the app will remain voluntary and smartphone... Read more ›
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After its European launch in September, the Redmi 15C 5G is making its way to India. The phone will go on sale on December 11, at 12PM IST, and will be available starting INR 12,499. The Redmi 15C 5G being launched in India is identical to the model we have seen elsewhere, and is also mostly identical to the Redmi 15C 4G that came even before that. It has a... Read more ›
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A total of 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped in 2025, which represents a 1.5% increase compared to the figures for 2024. The latest International Data Corporation (IDC) report reflects an updated forecast that is reportedly driven by Apple’s continued success with the iPhone 17 series. Cupertino is now forecasted to push over 247 million iPhone 17 series units in 2025, driven by favourable demand factors like an accelerated push... Read more ›
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HMD recently unveiled a trio of super basic 4G phones and now there’s a new trio. Well, the design is certainly new, the features have actually been cut down even further. CEO Jean-Francois Baril posted on LinkedIn that the company is introducing three new models – the HMD 100, 101 and 102. As we said, these do look different from the HMD 102 4G and HMD 101 4G that were... Read more ›
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Google has released a new Android 16 QPR2 update for supported Pixel devices that brings several new features and bug fixes. The update also includes the December Android security patch. The update introduces AI-powered notification summaries that condense long messages and group chats directly in the notification shade. It also improves organization by grouping alerts based on priority. Google is also expanding UI customization with this release. You now get... Read more ›
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Following a hefty leak campaign, Samsung finally confirmed the Exynos 2600’s existence and imminent launch. The flagship chipset is set to launch ahead of the Galaxy S26 series, and we have our first look thanks to a short video teaser. Samsung seems to acknowledge the underwhelming performance of its previous generation Exynos chips as the video starts off with a “in silence, we listened” opening statement. It then transitions to... Read more ›
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Following in the footsteps of Spotify and all of its competitors, today YouTube is entering the yearly recap game. The Google-owned service just announced that YouTube Recap is now rolling out, starting with users in North America today, and reaching all of the rest of the world by the end of this week. Once you get your Recap, it will be accessible right on the YouTube homepage, or under the... Read more ›
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Motorola's last proper flagship smartphone was the Edge 50 Ultra which launched back in 2024. The company skipped the Edge 60 Ultra, but according to a new leak it's going to soon launch the Edge 70 Ultra. This is rumored to be powered by the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and the image below purportedly depicts the Edge 70 Ultra's back in two colorways. The device has a... Read more ›
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Following in the footsteps of the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 12, and OnePlus Open, today the OnePlus 11 from 2023 is receiving the update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. The update will initially only be available for Indian units. It arrives over-the-air as build CPH2447_16.0.1.300(EX01). It's a whopping 3.58GB download, so make sure you grab it while connected to a fast enough network. As always with updates like this... Read more ›
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nubia Flip3 has officially launched in Japan, but sales won’t begin until mid-January 2026. The clamshell foldable debuted alongside the brand’s first book-style foldable, the nubia Fold. The nubia Flip3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset, which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It comes with a 6.9-inch flexible inner screen with Full-HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The foldable also... Read more ›
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The Poco C85 4G launched back in September, and now it's finally almost time for its 5G-enabled sibling to become official. Poco India has already started its teaser campaign for the upcoming device, in the process revealing that it will be sold through Flipkart. The Poco C85 5G is confirmed to sport a 50MP rear camera. No other specs have been officially outed at this time, but rumor has it... Read more ›
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Last week, we saw some renders for the nubia Fold – the brand’s first book-style foldable alongside the nubia Flip3 clamshell. Japanese telecom Y!mobile has now listed the nubia Fold on its website, complete with its key specs and pricing. nubia Fold The nubia Fold features an 8-inch main display with 2,480 x 2,200px resolution and a 6.5-inch cover screen with 2,748 x 1,172px resolution. Both panels offer 120Hz refresh... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 15 hasn't been available in the US so far due to the protracted government shutdown preventing the FCC from issuing its certification for the device, but that was finally addressed a few days ago, when we told you that the device will surely be made available for the US market very soon. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] Today, OnePlus is officially announcing that it will start selling the OnePlus 15 in the... Read more ›
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Samsung is offering some valuable perks to customers planning to shell out thousands of dollars on its first tri-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold. The foldable will be available for purchase in South Korea starting December 12. The company has announced a special program for Galaxy Z TriFold customers, offering an exclusive benefit in the event of display damage. Samsung will provide a one-time 50% discount on display repair costs.... Read more ›
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Yesterday it emerged that the Indian government was asking smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app called Sanchar Saathi onto every new device they sell. This is intended to track stolen phones, block them, and prevent them from being misused. The companies apparently have 90 days to comply, but according to a Reuters report, Apple won't. The Cupertino company allegedly intends to refuse the order to install the... Read more ›
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Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Buds 4 lineup alongside the Galaxy S26 series early next year. After images of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro surfaced recently, a new leak has now revealed the design of the standard Galaxy Buds 4. Images discovered by the folks over at Android Authority show the upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 in black and white colors. The Buds 4 appear to feature a similar... Read more ›
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Mere hours ago a mega leak brought us the specs, official images, and prices for the upcoming global Redmi Note 15 family - that is, the 5G models. But the Redmi leak bonanza continues today with the Redmi Note 15 4G, which has been listed by one German retailer despite the brand not announcing it yet. As per the listing in question, the Redmi Note 15 4G will set you... Read more ›
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Covet the new Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, but want to know how much it will cost? Samsung just announced the phone, but has only shared a price for its home market of Korea. Still, we can work out how much it will cost elsewhere. In South Korea, the Galaxy Z TriFold comes in a single Crafted Black model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It's priced at KRW... Read more ›
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Ayaneo has unveiled its latest Windows gaming handheld, the Next 2, with a large 115Wh battery and an OLED display. The handheld is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset that is claimed to deliver a TDP of up to 85W. For cooling, the Next 2 has dual fans with exhaust ports at the back. It gets a 9.06-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of up to... Read more ›
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