Beyond the usual vanilla and Pro models, Huawei has a tradition of releasing a special, often limited-edition RS variation of its flagship, primarily as a showcase of its technological prowess. This year, we will likely get the Mate 80 RS and some industry insider leaks have already started surfacing regarding the crown jewel in Huawei’s upcoming roster. The first rumored spec is not that surprising at all since last year’s... Read more ›
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Samsung’s new foldables launched only a couple of weeks ago, while Google’s Pixel 9 series will be replaced with the 10-series later this month. Let’s have a closer look at their prices. This might not last long, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 got its first discount – the 512GB model, only in Jet Black, is just under $2,000 now – that makes it a bit cheaper than the 256GB... Read more ›
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According to the latest report from the International Data Company (IDC), global tablet shipments grew by 13% during the April-June (Q2) period, reaching 38.3 million units. The growing shipment volume was largely driven by replacement cycles, new device launches, and state subsidies in China. Several brands also stockpiled inventory in anticipation of tariffs, which also played a key role in the rising shipments. Apple led the global tablet market in... Read more ›
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We won’t keep you in suspense: Android 17 has the internal codename “Cinnamon Bun”. The information comes from a trusted source within Google and was originally reported by Android Authority. Here’s a convenient table breaking down all the previous dessert codenames for you to check out. Version number Codename Year of release 1.0 No codename 2008 1.1 Petit Four (internal) 2009 1.5 Cupcake 2009 1.6... Read more ›
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The Realme 15 Pro went official last month, and now it seems like Realme is working on a Game of Thrones Limited Edition version of the device. This was just certified for sale in Malaysia by SIRIM alongside the normal Realme 15 Pro, revealing that both variants will be for sale in the country in the near future. The themed edition is expected to have the exact same specs as... Read more ›
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Google is unveiling the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 4 on August 20, and alongside them the Pixel Buds 2a should also become official. Last week an image leaked showing them in their case, and today their main specs have been outed by none other than Evan Blass, aka @evleaks. He shared the comparison you can see below, between... Read more ›
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Samsung’s Buy and Try program that we wrote about a couple of weeks ago is still ongoing, but the discount has changed and the prices on the Flips are lower now. This program offers an extended return window with the option for a full refund after up to 100 days. More details here. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE now have a flat £150 discount. In addition,... Read more ›
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It seems there is no end to vivo’s expansive T4 lineup. There is the T4, the T4R, T4 lite, T4x, T4 Ultra and now the T4 Pro is incoming as well. The new Pro model just recently received its BIS certification, hinting at an imminent launch in India. BIS certification According to industry sources, the vivo T4 Pro will sport a 6.78-inch, 1.5K, 120Hz OLED display and will be powered... Read more ›
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Samsung is working on a bunch of tablets due to launch in the near future - the Galaxy Tab S11, S11 Ultra, and S10 Lite have been in the rumors a lot lately. Now it seems like there are two more tablets in the Korean company's development pipeline, the Galaxy Tab A11 and A11+. These two are rumored to land in India next month. The Galaxy Tab A11 has just... Read more ›
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Renowned Samsung insider Ice Universe shared the RAM details of the upcoming S26 Ultra in a post on X. He shared that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X RAM, the same type as the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It's unclear if the capacity will change as that hasn't been upgraded since the first Galaxy S20 Ultra in 2020. Now, 12GB is more than enough, and it's unlikely that you'll... Read more ›
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A few hours ago, OpenAI announced ChatGPT-5, the best ChatGPT yet. Since the unveiling, you may have been wondering when Apple Intelligence will incorporate GPT-5, as right now it uses the older GPT-4o. According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple will incorporate GPT-5 into the final releases of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26. All of those are expected to start rolling out next month, which is also... Read more ›
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A few weeks ago, Google officially shared a video that revealed the Pixel 10 Pro design. Later on, it even posted an image showing the whole Pixel 10 series, though that wasn’t entirely intentional. Either way, Google officially sharing details about the new series (which is coming on August 20) has not stopped the leaks. Here’s another video showing the Google Pixel 10 Pro, which was posted by Evan Blass.... Read more ›
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Today, Realme's Head of Product Marketing Francis Wong has announced a new software update policy. The Realme 14 Pro+, 14 Pro, 14T, 15 Pro, and 15 will all receive three major Android updates as well as four years of security patches. Moving forward, all future "Number Pro", "Number T", and "Number" Realme smartphones will also receive the exact same update promise. This is of course far from what Samsung is... Read more ›
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Honor Magic V Flip 2 has been rumored to launch this month in China as a successor to the Magic V Flip, which was unveiled in June 2024. Although Honor hasn’t made any official announcements regarding the V Flip 2, there have been several leaks about it. As per the latest unofficial report, Honor's upcoming clamshell foldable will offer an edge-to-edge cover display that will support an improved user interface.... Read more ›
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 is expected to be announced alongside the Pixel 10 series at the Made by Google event, which is scheduled for August 20. As the date draws closer, new leaks have started to surface online. The latest leak reveals new features and specifications of the upcoming Pixel smartwatch. Tipster Evan Blass has shared marketing materials belonging to the Pixel Watch 4. As per the images, the... Read more ›
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Oppo launched the A5 Pro 5G back in February, and it's already working on its successor. The A6 Pro 5G has already been certified for sale in India by BIS, and in the UAE by TDRA. Furthermore, some of its key specs have been outed through the NBD trade database. The phone has a 6.57-inch screen, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. That interestingly means it will be smaller... Read more ›
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Today, Honor has made the Play 10C official. This phone comes with a 6.61-inch LCD screen with 720x1604 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 1,010-nit peak brightness. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, and has a 13 MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 5 MP f/2.2 selfie snapper, and a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 15W wired charging. The Play 10C is IP64 rated for dust... Read more ›
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nubia is expected to launch the nubia Air soon, and while we await details from nubia about its pricing and availability, reliable leakster Evan Blass has shared the nubia Air's specs, live image, and render, leaving little to the imagination. The pictures shared by Blass show the nubia Air in two colors. The smartphone has a punch-hole display on the front and a triple camera setup on the back. On... Read more ›
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A new comprehensive leak via Dealabs reveals the key specs and pricing for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra and Tab S10 Lite tablets. The Tab S11 series will feature AMOLED displays with an 11-inch diagonal (2560 x 1600px) on the Tab S11 and 14.6-inch (2960 x 1848px) on the Tab S11 Ultra. Tab S10 Lite will get a 10.9-inch LCD with 2112 × 1320px. All three devices... Read more ›
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The last smartphone that Realme launched under the P Series was the P3 Ultra, which was unveiled in March. Now the Chinese brand is preparing to add a new smartphone to the P Series, and it has already kicked off the promo campaign for this upcoming device. [#InlinePriceWidget,13734,1#] Realme has posted a short video clip featuring Indian YouTubers and influencers on X, showcasing their impressions of the upcoming P Series... Read more ›
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GPT-5 is OpenAI’s most advanced AI model to date, and it's now officially launched to all users. It comes in four variants: nano, mini, standard, and chat. OpenAI says you can expect expert-level intelligence from GPT-5 across numerous fields like coding, math, writing, health, and visual perception. The new model comes with enhanced reasoning capabilities, a real-time router that selects the best model based on conversation type and a deeper... Read more ›
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After several teasers, the Infinix GT 30 made its official debut in India. The handset features a Cyber Mecha design with white LED lights on the rear panel. The mid-ranger is built around a 6.78-inch 1224p AMOLED display with 144 Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits peak brightness. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and features an in-display fingerprint scanner and a punch-hole cutout for the... Read more ›
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Last month, a rumor told us to expect a price hike across the board for the upcoming iPhone 17 family, except for the entry-level 'vanilla' iPhone 17. Today, a leaker in China purports to bring a new piece of the puzzle. According to him, the iPhone 17 Pro's rumored $50 price hike will sting a little less, because Apple will apparently move to 256GB base storage. To say that this... Read more ›
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Samsung has already confirmed that it's extending the availability of the One UI 8 beta based on Android 16 to the Galaxy S24 family next week, and the Galaxy S23 devices next month. But, unfortunately, the Korean company didn't go into any more details - it stopped short of providing actual rollout dates. That's where a tipster over on X comes in, alleging to have the exact dates for both... Read more ›
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Japan is joining the EU in forcing Apple to allow non-Webkit browsers on iOS. Following the EU's Digital Markets Act, which came into effect last year, Japan now has the Smartphone Act. This will come into effect by December, and will ban blocking or hindering alternative browser engines, in effect requiring that Apple allow any third-party browser using any rendering engine. Apple must also refrain from practices that render the... Read more ›
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Chinese smartphones keep pushing the boundaries for battery capacity, and according to a new rumor, Xiaomi is testing a Redmi phone with a cell that’s between 8,500 and 9,000mAh. The new report comes from Digital Chat Station and mentions that Xiaomi has already tested the device internally and is using a self-developed battery without compromising on its charging cycle lifespan. The Redmi phone in question will apparently come in at... Read more ›
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We've seen a bunch of mainstream smartphones with cooling fans so far, most recently the Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro, and it seems like Huawei wants to outfit the upcoming Mate 80 with such a contraption as well. But the Chinese company has gone a different route compared to its competitors, by integrating the fan into the phone's large circular camera island - in the lower half of... Read more ›
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Some have expressed concern over the future of Xperia phones following reports that the company is looking for third-party manufacturers for future high-end models (Xperia mid-rangers are already made by ODMs) and after the company started to pull back from Europe. If you were among those concerned, here’s some good news. Sony Group CFO Sue Lin said that Xperia is “a very important business for us” during a briefing on... Read more ›
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The Google Pixel 10 series is set to be unveiled this month and in keeping with tradition we are getting a bunch of leaks. Ahead of the launch, we've seen images of all the phones in the lineup, which is expected to include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Now, there are some new images of the 10 Pro XL... Read more ›
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