We've heard a few times recently about Apple launching the iPhone 17 family with price hikes. As revealed today in a new research note by JPMorgan, things don't seem to be that dire after all. If the research note in question is accurate, then the iPhone 17 Pro will indeed get $100 more expensive than its predecessor, but it will get 256GB base storage too, double the amount of the... Read more ›
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Samsung has been working on its first tri-fold smartphone for a while now and it’s reportedly already in mass production. A new report from ET News suggests Samsung may announce the device earlier than previously expected at a special Unpacked event later this month. That would then be followed by a commercial rollout in November. Based on new supply chain information, Samsung has narrowed down its production estimates to just... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 13 supports 100W wired charging, but it looks like its successor may go above that, and rather significantly so. A OnePlus device with the model number CPH2747 has received TÜV certification. The model number starting with "CPH" reveals that this is a global model (the Chinese market specific variants start with "P", in the case of the OnePlus 15 it's PLK110 presumably). The certification also tells us that... Read more ›
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Samsung's Exynos 2600 chipset will be the world's first mobile SoC made using a 2nm process, that much the company has already confirmed. We've seen it improving its scores in Geekbench a few days ago, and now a new report from Samsung's home of Korea claims the chip is ready for mass production. The holdup seems to be Samsung deciding whether or not to use it in some or all... Read more ›
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Google is making big changes to its Play Games profiles. Starting from September 23, Play Games profiles will get "new social features" and show "gaming stats and milestones" to other players. Play Games already has profiles, but they are hard to access by other players and mostly just show your achievements. Google's description of the updates isn't very clear on what social features it will be adding, but it sounds... Read more ›
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Realme has been working towards pushing normal-sized phones to 10,000mAh battery capacity. Earlier this year, the company showed off a prototype that measures only 8.5mm thick and weighs 215g. A version ready for stores will not be ready this year, though – but it is coming fairly soon. According to VP of Realme Chase Xu, the 10,000mAh phone will be ready for launch at the beginning of 2026. It’s not... Read more ›
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Samsung recently seeded the One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S23 series and a bunch of Galaxy A series phones. Now, the company has started rolling out the beta update for the older Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. The update is currently rolling out for the fifth generation Samsung foldables in South Korea as the One UI 8 Beta program has gone live. Interested users can register... Read more ›
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We’ve been hearing a lot about vivo X300 Pro’s camera upgrades – the upcoming camera flagship is said to use Sony’s LYT-828 1/1.3” sensor (an improved version of the LYT-818 used in the X200 Pro and Ultra) and an upgraded 200MP telephoto module. The telephoto module will use a 200MP sensor from Samsung. Vivo exec Han Boxiao revealed on Weibo that this sensor is “deeply customized” and vivo will have... Read more ›
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As expected, Realme announced its Realme 15T today in India as the third entry in the Realme 15 series. The T-series model features a slightly smaller 6.57-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 120Hz), rated at a peak brightness of 4,000 nits. The device features a 50MP selfie camera and an in-display optical fingerprint sensor embedded in the screen. Realme 15T Realme went with the Dimensity 6400 chipset, which is paired with 8GB... Read more ›
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The Oppo Find X9 is rumored to launch in October alongside the Find X9 Pro, and possibly another model. The phones have been part of several leaks in the recent weeks, and now we have another one that suggests the base model’s design. As per a render shared by tipster PhoneArt (UniverseIce), the Find X9 will sport a rectangular rear camera module. This would be a departure from the circular... Read more ›
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Earlier this year we got the chance to go hands-on with the Tecno Spark Slim – a concept phone measuring just 5.75mm. That device is now ready for prime time and is accompanied by a second model – the Tecno Pova Slim. As the names suggest, both phones come with slender profiles, almost matching the concept version. Tecno Spark Slim comes in at 5.93mm and weighs 156 grams, which is... Read more ›
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Google Pixel 10a rumors are starting to surface, with the latest suggesting that the upcoming affordable Pixel will be disappointing to many. The phone is expected to launch early next year. According to a tipster, the Pixel 10a will be equipped with last year's Tensor G4 SoC, which is found on the Pixel 9a and other 9 series phones. This aligns with earlier speculation that Google plans to take significant... Read more ›
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The upcoming iQOO 15 has been in the rumors a lot lately, and the brand itself has even acknowledged the name already (it's skipping "14" most likely to avoid any run-ins with tetraphobia in Asia). Today more details about this phone have been outed in China, including its main camera's specs. This will have 50 MP resolution and will use a 1/1.5" type sensor. The device will also have a... Read more ›
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Infinix unveiled the GT 30 Pro in May and followed it up with a vanilla model last month. The Infinix GT 30 is available for purchase in India, and we've learned from a reliable source that the smartphone will make its global debut on September 11. [#InlinePriceWidget,13889,1#] The global model of the Infinix GT 30 will share the specs with the Indian version, and we are told that it has... Read more ›
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Poco has made the C85 official today. As its membership of the C-series reveals, this is a low-end device, in fact it doesn't have 5G. It's powered by MediaTek's Helio G81-Ultra SoC, paired with 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. It has a 6.9-inch 720x1600 LCD screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and 810-nit peak brightness, a 50 MP main camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 6,000 mAh... Read more ›
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Samsung launched the Galaxy A17 last month, and according to past leaks it should be joined by the F17 very soon. Today, the latter's specs have purportedly been leaked. Let's dive in. The F17 is said to have a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with 90 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus on top, an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, and a 7.5mm thin profile. Samsung Galaxy... Read more ›
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Just ahead of IFA 2025, HMD’s Pulse 2 Pro managed to leak thanks to a listing by a Swiss retailer. The listing comes with detailed specs and images confirming all there is to know about the upcoming budget device. Pulse 2 Pro (TA-1687) is listed in Black and Green colors and features a revised camera island compared to its predecessor with a dual-tone finish. We can see two camera sensors... Read more ›
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In the US, ever since the iPhone 14 family, Apple's smartphones have lacked a physical SIM card slot, instead relying on eSIM. The company hasn't removed the physical slot anywhere else so far, but that may change with the iPhone 17 generation. According to "a source familiar with the matter", retail employees at Apple Authorized Resellers across the EU are required to complete a training course related to iPhones with... Read more ›
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Following vivo V60’s introduction in India, the phone launched internationally starting with the Malaysian, Taiwanese and Vietnamese markets. That second launch event was held in Malaysia and it kicked off the V Series Portrait Master Project. This project is described as “a global initiative that will bring together cutting-edge mobile imaging technology with the artistry of world-class portrait photographers”. This is just the start – with every new V-series generation,... Read more ›
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Samsung’s affordable A series phone, the Galaxy A17 5G, is now available for purchase in additional European countries. The handset first made its appearance online in early August and subsequently went on sale in the UK. It was also launched in India late last month. The Galaxy A17 5G is now available in Germany, the Netherlands, and several other EU countries. In Germany, the handset is priced at €229 ($270)... Read more ›
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