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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India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has privately asked smartphone makers to pre-load all new devices in India with its cyber safety app Sanchar Saathi, reports Reuters. The publication claims that a November 28, 2025, order by the DoT gives smartphone brands 90 days to ensure all new mobile phones are pre-loaded with the Sanchar Saathi (pronounced: sun-chaar saa-thi) app, with the provision that users cannot disable it. The order, meant... Read more ›
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Samsung US offered some big discounts for Black Friday, but there’s a way to get even lower prices that you may have missed. And even if you don’t qualify for the vaguely-named “Samsung Offer Programs”, the regular discounts are some of the biggest we’ve seen. Take the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, for example. Samsung US is offering a $560 discount with no extra requirements – and you get double the... Read more ›
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Nearly two months ago, HMD launched its Touch 4G – a hybrid phone which blends smartphone features inside a feature phone. HMD is now following up with another interesting device, which is aimed at children and was co-developed with Norwegian brand Xplora – an established player in the kids' smartwatch market. XploraOne by HMD XploraOne by HMD is a similar concept to the HMD Touch 4G, but with a clear... Read more ›
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The iQOO 15 began its international rollout last week, starting with India. The smartphone was available for purchase on November 27 for Priority Pass users in India, but starting today, it's available for everyone through iQOO's official website, Amazon.in, vivo exclusive stores, and other offline retailers. [#InlinePriceWidget,14198,1#] The iQOO 15 comes in Legend and Alpha colors in India with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at INR72,999 ($815/€700)... Read more ›
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The vivo X300 Ultra will be the final addition to the X300 lineup and the successor to the X200 Ultra. While vivo has yet to share any official details about the Ultra model, a series of leaks has surfaced, with the latest revealing its battery capacity and expected launch window. According to a tipster, the X300 Ultra is slated for a Q1 2026 launch, which aligns with the X200 Ultra’s... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 15 golder run came to an end in week 48, the champion from the past four editions of the chart sinking all the way to fourth place. In its place we have the newly announced Poco F8 Ultra, which opened a comfortable gap to the second-placed Samsung Galaxy A56. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#] In third we have the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while the top half is completed by the... Read more ›
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Nothing’s CMF sub-brand has seen a steady expansion across earbuds, smartphones and smartwatches. Watch 3 Pro is the latest wrist wearable from the brand as it succeeds the Watch Pro 2 from last year with some key upgrades. Namely, a larger display, bigger battery and dual-band GPS alongside a new color palette. CMF Watch 3 Pro specifications Display: 1.43” AMOLED touchscreen, 466 x 466 px resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 670... Read more ›
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Let's kick off a busy week's recap with the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra announcement. Both have Bose-tuned speaker systems, the Ultra adding a dedicated subwoofer on the back. The F8 Pro has a 6,210mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite (last year's top SoC), and a triple camera with a 60mm f/2.2 telephoto. The F8 Ultra has the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6,500mAh battery, and a 115mm... Read more ›
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The Black Friday sale on Amazon has had several great deals on smartphones, but it’s coming to an end soon. If you’ve been saving to buy a new phone, this is the best time, and we’ve got the best deals listed here. Flagships Foldable Alternatives Flagships Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is still a good flagship phone, especially since it’s available with a £250 discount. The phone gets a quad-rear camera... Read more ›
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Half a year after the launch of the successful F7 series, the Poco brand releases two F8 models. They bring some serious upgrades, some fun designs and, unfortunately, a price hike. The Poco F8 Ultra is €80/€100 more expensive than the F7 Ultra for the 256GB and 512GB models, respectively. At least that is if you go by MSRP – the early bird price knocks the price down by €180/€200.... Read more ›
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The Realme GT 8 Pro is having some identity issues – is it a flagship or a flagship killer? Its €1,100 price tag says the former, its hardware says the latter. And so, the conclusion from last week’s poll is pretty simple – the GT 8 Pro needs a price cut. The phone’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and massive 7,000mAh battery certainly impressed us in our review. And the... Read more ›
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Nothing released the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 stable update for the Nothing Phone (3) last week, and now the rollout has expanded to two more smartphones - Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. The Nothing OS 4.0 comes with new features, visual enhancements, camera enhancements, and more. You can read the changelog below for more details. New Features Added AI usage dashboard. When using Essential Space, it... Read more ›
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Black Friday is almost over, but it’s not too late - you still have time to pick up some great deals. Note that we have smartphone deals in a separate post, here we will focus on the best tablet, laptop, smartwatch and other offers for the US market. Here are some shortcuts to jump straight to the section you care about: Tablets Smartwatches Smart rings Laptops Amazon tablets Amazon e-readers... Read more ›
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After using the vivo X300 Pro as my only camera on a recent trip to the Andalusia region in Spain, I walked away convinced that vivo has created one of this year’s strongest cameraphone contenders. While it may not introduce dramatic hardware leaps over its predecessors, the cumulative refinement across hardware, software, and accessories has resulted in a remarkably capable and versatile device. Where it shined Besides the great image... Read more ›
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The iQOO 15 began its international rollout a few days ago, starting with India, where it is receiving its first software update. The update carries firmware version PD2505F_EX_A_16.0.18.4.W30 and requires a download of over 750MB. It comes with some system optimizations while also optimizing network and gaming performance. Additionally, the update bumps up the Android security patch level on the iQOO 15 to November 1, 2025. You can read the... Read more ›
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Oppo launched the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in India last week. Both smartphones debuted in the Indian market with two color options. However, in response to "high consumer interest and strong demand for a more expressive colour option in the flagship lineup," Oppo has launched the Velvet Red version of the Find X9 in India. The Oppo Find X9 Velvet Red model comes in a lone 12GB/256GB configuration,... Read more ›
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Black Friday is almost over and you can feel it - most tablets are out of stock! However, there are still good options left and there are plenty of other gadgets that you can pick up. Note that we have smartphone deals in a separate post. Here we will focus on the best tablet, laptop, smartwatch and other offers in Germany. Here are some shortcuts to jump straight to the... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 15 made its Chinese debut in October and then went global earlier this month. However, for the US market in particular, there was a hurdle. While the company submitted all the necessary documentation to the US FCC for certification of the device as usual, the US government shutdown prevented the agency from actually issuing its certification of the phone, despite the testing having been completed. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] This has... Read more ›
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We have been tracking deals all week long, but the Black Friday shopping spree is almost over. There will be a last hurrah on Cyber Monday, of course, but if you have any holiday shopping to do, don't put it off any longer. Flagships Foldables Alternatives Refurbished iPhones Flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra remains a unique productivity tool with its built-in S Pen and DeX support. You can use... Read more ›
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