Samsung recently released the third One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series smartphones, which are currently the only smartphones eligible for the One UI 9 beta program. However, the Korean brand is already working on One UI 9 for the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A57, and the unannounced Galaxy S26 FE, and it has now begun testing One UI 9... Read more ›
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Sony doesn’t make many phones these days, but the models it does release are like nothing else on the market. With the Sony Xperia 1 VII the company has fixed some of the issues that fans complain about, but many still remain. Sony Xperia 1 VII The Mark 7 promises 4 OS updates. After that, you won’t have the latest Android, but you will have a secure phone with patches... Read more ›
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could be the herald of a new trend in high-end smartphones – a focus on a thin and light design. However, last week’s poll clearly shows that there are several key issues that need to be addressed before this trend gets off the ground and the S25 Edge isn’t the model that can see it done. The first issue is one that can be corrected... Read more ›
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Samsung is reportedly looking to replace its entry-level TWS buds this year. The new device is called the Galaxy Buds Core and replaces the Buds FE that came out in 2023. The latter launched with an MSRP of $100, which might be an indication of Buds Core's pricing. The new Buds Core recently showed up on a bunch of Samsung support websites so we now know their model number will... Read more ›
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As a quick refresher, Samsung is expected to launch a total of three foldables in early July: the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE. Reportedly, mass production of the devices is well underway, so it comes as no surprise that product spy shots are starting to surface online. Alleged Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.https://t.co/OaSv4CQLTN#Samsung #GalaxyZFold7 https://t.co/jxYZbZfXat pic.twitter.com/jZNisCUNq9— Piyush Bhasarkar (@TechKard) May 23, 2025 The particular photo we have... Read more ›
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Samsung is yet to complete the Android 15-based One UI 7 stable update's rollout, which hasn't been without its issues, but we could see the Korean brand announce the One UI 8 beta program soon. Last week, Samsung said the Android 16-based One UI 8 will arrive "this summer," and now, it has displayed a One UI 8 beta program banner in the Samsung Members app, telling users that they... Read more ›
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Amazon has started its Memorial Day sales with discounts up to 35%. The Pixel 9 series in particular is up to $300 off, but there are a couple of alternatives too. Also, we have a peek at Sony’s latest premium Bluetooth headphones. The Google Pixel 9 Pro starts off at its usual discounted price of $800 – that’s $200 below MSRP for the base 128GB model. Higher storage tiers get... Read more ›
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vivo announced the regular T4 back in April. Now, it appears that the company is working on a T4 Ultra model. We have some rumored specs for the device. Apparently, unlike the vanilla vivo T4, which went the Qualcomm route with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, the T4 Ultra will opt for a MediaTek chip: the Dimensity 9300 or some variant of it, to be precise. The source also... Read more ›
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Realme is set to launch the Neo7 Turbo on May 29 in China, and the brand has already shared a few details about the smartphone, with the latest addition being the Realme Neo7 Turbo's battery size and charging speed. Realme has confirmed that the Neo7 Turbo will pack a 7,200 mAh battery with 100W charging support. The brand hasn't detailed the Neo7 Turbo's specs sheet, but it previously confirmed the... Read more ›
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The Galaxy Watch8 series is right around the corner. As far as we currently know, it will drop in early July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. We already know quite a bit about the Watch8, and the latest industry chatter claims that Samsung will reuse its own Exynos W1000 chip from last year. The Exynos W1000 is still a top dog in the smartwatch realm. It is... Read more ›
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Samsung is running a “Sweet Summertime Upgrade” promotion, meaning that several Galaxy models are paired with a free Galaxy Watch7. The two we picked are the S24 FE and A56. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is £100 off at the moment and seeing how the 256GB variant is only £60 more than the 128GB one, that’s the one we’d recommend – storage is non-expandable and 128GB is pretty tight. The... Read more ›
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OnePlus is gearing up to launch its first compact flagship in India next month and we have had some early hands-on time with it. While we can't share all the details yet, we can share some of the images we have captured with the cameras on the OnePlus 13s. Camera samples The phone has a dual camera system on the back but we can't really talk much about those right... Read more ›
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A total of 46.6 million wearable band devices were shipped during the January 1 – March 31 period, according to Canalys as the market grew 13% on the yearly basis. The latest reports, which groups smart bands and smartwatches, shows Xiaomi as the world’s top vendor with 8.7 million shipments and a 19% market share. Xiaomi saw impressive 44% annual growth in shipments as the brand updated its Smart Band... Read more ›
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This week, Xiaomi introduced an in-house flagship chipset for smartphones and tablets, the Xring O1. It’s featured on the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra. Some expressed doubt as to how much Xiaomi actually did here – after all, the O1 uses standard CPU and GPU cores from the ARM parts bin. The team at Geekerwan did a deep dive and discovered that this is actually a... Read more ›
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Lava Mobiles announced its entry-level Shark 5G smartphone today but the brand is also teasing two new Bold series devices for India. The Bold N1 and N1 Pro will be exclusive to Amazon India and both will be available next month. Lava revealed the key specs and pricing for its latest devices ahead of their official debuts, which are scheduled for early June. Lava Bold N1 features a 6.75-inch LCD... Read more ›
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Oppo unveiled the A5x 4G last week, and today, the brand followed it up with a 5G version. The Oppo A5x 5G is powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC, boots Android 15 with ColorOS 15 on top, and has 4GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. The Oppo A5x 5G features a 120Hz LCD with 1,000 nits brightness. The press release we received doesn't mention its diagonal or resolution but says... Read more ›
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The Infinix GT 30 Pro, unveiled a couple of days ago, will launch in India on June 3. The smartphone comes in three colors, but in India, you'll get two options - Dark Flare and Blade White. The Infinix GT 30 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 8350 SoC, runs Android 15-based XOS 15, and comes with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage onboard. However, it's unclear how... Read more ›
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The latest member in Lava Mobiles’ growing portfolio is here. Meet the Lava Shark 5G – a budget device armed with a 90Hz display, a 13MP main cam and a 5,000mAh battery. Lava Shark 5G in Stellar Gold and Stellar Blue Shark 5G gets a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel sports a waterdrop notch, which houses its 5MP front-facing camera. There’s a... Read more ›
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iQOO's ever-expanding Z10 family just added the Z10 Turbo and Z10 Turbo Pro last month, but another member is on the way as well - the Z10 Lite. This has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, and also listed in the Google Play Supported Devices database. Thus, its name is confirmed, as is its model number - I2409. While no specs for it have been outed so far, it's likely... Read more ›
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Realme is launching the GT 7 smartphone next week, and we are expecting a Dream Edition, co-designed with Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team. One of the drivers there is the two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who appeared in the latest video teaser of the phone, talking about pushing and going beyond the limit. From racetracks to real tech – Aston Martin Aramco F1® Team & realme co-engineered every element of... Read more ›
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