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Hot on the heels of the T3 Pro unveiling, it seems that vivo has at least one more member of the T3 family in the chamber. Rumors of the T3 Ultra have been circulating for a while, but now we have some concrete evidence of its existence in the form of a GeekBench run. vivo T3 Ultra GeekBench results The benchmark results don’t show much, but they do hint that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. As per an industry insider source, the vivo T3 Ultra will have a 6.77-inch, 1.5K, 120Hz, 4,500-nit, curved AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint reader....

Even though Nokia has struggled to compete with major players like Ericsson and Huawei over the past few years, the Finnish company is still a major player in the network infrastructure business. Samsung also has a Radio Access Network (RAN) branch of its own, but it is relatively small, with a reported market share of around 6.1% last year. Industry insider rumors have now started to surface, indicating Samsung’s desire to purchase Nokia’s infrastructure business to strengthen its own RAN positions. An alleged figure of $10 billion for the sale has been tossed around. If the deal...

For years, Android users have had to wait for the Play Store to complete installing or updating the apps/games on their devices since they could only install/update one app/game at a time. However, starting in April, Google allowed users to simultaneously install two apps, and now, Google lets users install or update three apps or games at the same time through the Play Store. If you have more than three pending updates, and if you click on "Update all,", Play Store will begin downloading and installing updates for three apps or games simultaneously, while the status for the rest will be...

As far as we currently know, the Find X8 pair should launch in China sometime in October. We already have a pretty good idea of what kind of specs to expect and we've even seen the vanilla Find X8 in the wild already. Now we have a couple of new real-world photos of the Oppo Find X8 in the wild, unfortunately, encased in a pretty thick case. Oppo Find X8 live photos Even so, we can see enough of the phone's design to reaffirm previous design leaks, like the extra-large camera island on the rear. We can also see that the case seems to have thorough cutouts for all of the mics...

The latest disassembly video gives us a look inside the inner workings of the Google Pixel 9. It starts as usual - remove the SIM tray, heat up the rear glass panel to loosen the adhesive underneath, insert a pick and work your way around the device. Inside is the usual array of connectors, screws, and components. The 4,700mAh battery is removed via pull tabs but a sprinkle of isopropyl alcohol helps things move smoother. The big story with this year's Pixel 9 is that its USB-C port is a replaceable item and not soldered to the main bord as it was with the Pixel 8. Here's the...

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X-series chipsets come in two varieties – the X Plus lineup which features a 10-core Oryon CPU and the X Elite which comes in 12-core configurations. A new leak from Evan Blass confirms the key specs of the 8-core X Plus version due to launch on laptops announced at IFA Berlin. This will be a slightly cut-down version of the regular X Plus chip featuring an 8-core Oryon CPU and will ship on CoPilot+ notebooks starting at $800. Based on earlier reports, the new chip will offer 3.4GHz single-core boost and 3.2GHz multi-core boost. Apart from the lowered CPU core...

Honor introduced the Magic V3 with an extremely thin body - under 4.4 mm unfolded and 9.2 mm in a folded state. The company will launch the foldable internationally on September 5, so it is going all-in on promotional activities, including mocking competitors. Honor issued "the world's smallest apology" to Samsung owners who bought a Galaxy Z Fold device. The 166-word apology is etched into the Magic V3's 2.84 mm hinge. The Chinese company wanted to "make amends for the inconvenience caused to those who have already purchased Samsung's chunkier alternative." The full message...

Right on cue, Realme announced its Note 60 in Indonesia. The device succeeds last year’s Note 50 and features an updated 32MP main cam, an IP64 rating, and boots Android 14 out of the box. Realme Note 60 in Voyage Blue and Marble Black Note 60 is built around a 6.74-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is advertised to hit 560 nits peak brightness, matching the values from its predecessor. You get the same Unisoc T612 chipset as last year’s model but the baseline version now comes with 4GB RAM instead of 3GB. The top-tier Note 60 features 8GB RAM...

While foldable smartphones have been around for over six years at this point, they are constantly evolving and tri-fold devices are expected to be the next big thing. We’ve seen several teasers from brands like Huawei and Tecno and now Oppo is taking its turn to showcase its upcoming tri-fold smartphone. Zhou Yibao, the product manager for the Oppo Find series shared a render of the Oppo tri-fold device. We can see it features two hinge elements, a nearly bezel-less main screen and a faux leather back. The device appears to be running a modified version of Oppo’s ColorOS interface with...

Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 16 Pro Max in a new color, reportedly called Desert Titanium. There were some speculations that it will have a goldish tint, but according to one leaked hands-on video, the device is definitely brown, not gold. What we are looking at is most likely a dummy and not the real device, but nevertheless, the color is in line with previously seen real-life photos. All the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max colors will be called Titanium – we expect Titanium White, Black, Gray, and Gold. Now, the big question is what will be the name of this hero color,...

iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z9s and iQOO Z9s Pro last week in India. The Z9s Pro is already on sale, and starting today, the Z9s will also be available in India through iQOO's Indian website and Amazon.in. The iQOO Z9s comes in Onyx Green and Titanium Marble colors in 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB configurations, priced at INR19,999 ($240/€215), INR21,999 ($260/€235), and INR23,999 ($285/€255), respectively. The Z9s Pro costs INR5,000 ($60/€55) more for the same memory options. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13273, 1#] The iQOO Z9s is built around a 6.77" FullHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display...

With Realme 13 Pro, 13 Pro+ and even a 4G variant of the vanilla Realme 13 out and about, it's finally time to welcome the Realme 13 5G and Realme 13+ 5G into the family. Realme 13+ 5G Realme 13+ 5G is the first phone to launch with MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. It features an eight-core setup with 4x Cortex A78 cores @ up to 2.5 GHz and 4x Cortex A55 @ up to 2.0 GHz. The 4nm chipset also houses a Mali-G615 GPU with improved power management and a dedicated neural processing unit - MediaTek NPU 655. Realme also added a 6,050 mm2 stainless steel vapor chamber...

Huawei held an event in China today, where in introduced TrueSense. It is a ground-breaking system, aiming to set a new standard in health monitoring. The tech combines data from sensors for respiratory rate, SpO2 (blood oxygen levels), body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, which aren't new for a Huawei wearable. However the company claims they are more accurate, and comprehensive, and better used in the company's ecosystem. The official presenters on stage did not say which devices will be the first to launch with TruSense, but we heard a Watch D2 is coming next month, so...

Following its debut last week, the Moto G45 5G is now available on open sale in India. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 device starts at INR 10,999 ($130/€117) in its 4/128GB trim and INR 12,999 ($155/€140) for the 8/128 GB model. Moto G45 5G comes in Brilliant Blue, Viva Magenta, and Brilliant Green colors. It is available from Motorola India, Flipkart, and select offline retailers. Moto G45 5G key specs Motorola is also offering several launch offers including INR 1,000 off on Axis Bank, and IDFC First Bank credit cards and credit card EMI Transactions. Reliance Jio is also offering Jio...

The vivo Y300 Pro will arrive next week, revealed Jia Jingdong, President of vivo and GM of Brand and Product Strategy. The phone will be introduced in China on September 5, and the executive wrote a long post on Weibo, explaining all the new key features like a big battery and quad-curved display and why they are important for the company. The Y series is the best-selling lineup of vivo phones in China, and Jia explained the company wants to bring flagship features to its more affordable handsets. That's why the new phone will have a Silicone-Carbon battery – the same technology...

Tecno is no stranger to the world of foldable smartphones and the brand is not afraid to show off its R&D experiments every once in a while. Following last year’s Phantom Ultimate rollable concept, Tecno is now showcasing the Phantom Ultimate 2 – a trifold concept device whose screen unfolds to 10-inches in diagonal. Current horizontal foldables are already blurring the line between smartphones and small tablets, but the Phantom Ultimate 2 is offering an even larger screen real-estate that rivals full-sized tablets. It can expand from a 6.48-inch screen size when folded all the way up...

Redmi announced its latest smartwatch in India today with the Redmi Watch 5 Active. The wearable features Bluetooth calling with clear+ noise cancellation, a 2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen, and up to 18 days of battery endurance. Redmi Watch 5 Active gets a square 2-inch LCD with 320 x 385px resolution and 500 nits of brightness. The watch features a metallic body crafted with zinc alloy. The watch boots Xiaomi HyperOS and pairs over Bluetooth 5.3 with any Android 6.0+ or iOS 12+ device with the Mi Fitness companion app. You get 200+ customizable watch faces, and tracking for 140+...

vivo's T3 series includes three smartphones - T3, T3x, and T3 Lite. That number increased to four today with the unveiling of the vivo T3 Pro. The vivo T3 Pro features a 6.77" 120Hz curved AMOLED display of 2,932x1,080-pixel resolution, having a pixel density of 387 ppi and 4,500 nits local peak brightness. It also has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication and a centered punch hole for the 16MP selfie camera. The T3 Pro comes in two variants - Sandstone Orange and Emerald Green. The rear panel of the Sandstone Orange version is covered with vegan leather, while...

OmniVision announced its latest 50MP OV50M40 sensor, intended for use in main, ultra-wide, telephoto, or front-facing smartphone cameras. The 0.61µm pixel CMOS image sensor comes in a 1/2.88-inch optical format and features 4-cell binning, video HDR, and always-on function for motion detection and ultra-low power. OmniVision OV50M40 It supports staggered HDR and single exposure dual analog gain (DAG) HDR technology, phase detection autofocus (PDAF) for both binned and full resolution modes. It offers high-quality tele-crop zoom with 2x or 3x options. OV50M40 is built on...

Honor will begin the global rollout of the Magic V3 on September 5 during IFA 2024 in Berlin. Today, we learned it will come with three cloud AI features that will be powered by Google Cloud. Honor Magic V3's global version will bring several on-device AI features like Magic Portal on Foldable, allowing two different floating apps to work simultaneously, enabling better multitasking. Google will then add the following features – AI Eraser, Face to Face Translation, and Notes Live Translation. They will need online connectivity for the processing and language packages, but should...

Last month we came across a Geekbench listing for the yet-to-be-announced Realme Note 60 and we now have a launch date to look forward to. Realme will announce the Note 60 on August 30 in Indonesia. Realme Note 60 Ahead of the launch, Realme Indonseia shared some more details about the device. It will be avialble in three RAM/storage trims - 4/64GB, 6/128GB and 8/256GB. Note 60 will also feature a 6.74-inch display (90Hz), a 32MP main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The software side will be covered by Realme UI based on Android 14. The device will be available in...

Wearables recently gained a new form factor with a few different companies having already released a smart ring. However, Samsung is by far the biggest company to enter this space and as such its entry has the greatest potential of all. The company first teased the Galaxy Ring during MWC 2024 in February, but it took another almost four more months before the product went official. The Galaxy Ring became official on July 10, launching in a number of different markets and coming in US ring sizes 5-13. The different sizes also come with one of three different battery capacities - the...

Earlier this year Infinix announced Racing Edition versions of its Note 40 Pro 5G, and Note 40 Pro+ and those have now made their way to India. The Note 40 Pro and Note 40 Pro+ Racing Edition phones feature the same specs as the regular Note 40 Pro series but in a fancier outer shell designed in collaboration with Designworks – BMW’s creative consultancy. The Racing Edition Note 40 Pro models feature BMW’s M Power tricolor logo on the camera island and come in a texturized back finished in the exclusive Racing Grey color. The UI features custom wallpapers and icons. Note 40...

Huawei is developing a triple-folding smartphone, but it's not the only company doing so. A tipster claims Xiaomi is also in the advanced stages of development of such a product. The source has a decent track record, so while he didn't provide solid evidence there's good reason to belive him. The new device will be part of the Mix lineup, he says, and we will see the phone, or at least a prototype, in February 2025 during the Mobile World Congress. Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Provided the rumor is true, we expect to hear more info in the upcoming months. There is half an year until...

Last week was the big Pixel 9 series launch. Pre-orders have now ended for the vanilla Pixel 9 and the 9 Pro XL and they are now available for sale. You can still grab store credit from Google ($100 for the vanilla, $200 for the XL) or a gift card from Amazon. The small Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are still on pre-order, their launch is early next month. Here are the two models that are available as of this week: the Google Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google Pixel 9 $100 gift card ...

It’s time we take a look at the brand new vivo V40 Pro which made its way to our office for review. The V40 Pro is currently exclusive to India but it is expected to roll out to more markets in the coming weeks. This is one sleek-looking device with prominent curves on both the front and back. Our review unit comes in Moonlight White with a marble-like look. The retail package includes the 80W charger, USB-C cable, a SIM-ejector tool, and a translucent silicone case. There’s a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display upfront which looks quite similar to one on last year’s V30 Pro. It...

This week iQOO launched a pair of slim phones with large batteries – the Z9s duo measures 7.5mm thick but packs 5,500mAh batteries. And they are not that heavy, weighing in at 180g or 185g, depending on which model you get. The iQOO Z9s features a curved 6.77” OLED display (FHD+, 120Hz), a Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 50MP main camera (IMX882, 1/1.95”, OIS) with 4K video recording and a 16MP selfie camera. As mentioned, the battery is 5,500mAh and it charges at 44W. Both phones are rated IP64 (dust tight, basic water resistance). iQOO Z9s and Z9s Pro The iQOO Z9s Pro builds on...

Last week was the big Pixel 9 series launch. Pre-orders have now ended for the vanilla Pixel 9 and the 9 Pro XL and they are now available for sale. The offer of a free storage upgrade is still available from Google’s online store and from Amazon. The small Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are still on pre-order, their launch is early next month. Here are the two models that are available as of this week, the Google Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google Pixel 9 free storage upgrade ...

Dubai-based Caviar, known for its custom luxury class devices, has unveiled its custom Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 models. These are part of a collection inspired by Tennis-core style and celebrates the US Open. This new collection is called Elegance and includes two custom Galaxy Z Flip6 versions - Emerald and Sapphire. The Emerald model's case is coated with green Chevre leather, while its reinforcing inserts have a jewelry-coated alloy with 24K rose gold. It also features 16 Swarovski crystals. The Sapphire model's case is coated with blue Chevre leather, with the reinforcing inserts...

Last week was the start of Pixel 9 pre-orders. Those have now ended for the vanilla Pixel 9 and the 9 Pro XL and they are available for sale. The offer of a free storage upgrade is still available from Google’s online store and from Amazon, though. The small Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are still on pre-order, their launch is early next month. Here are the two models that are available as of this week, the Google Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google Pixel 9 free storage upgrade ...

The iQOO Z9s Pro, unveiled a few days ago, is now available in India through iQOO's Indian website and Amazon.in in Luxe Marble and Flamboyant Orange colors. It has three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR24,999 ($300/€265), INR26,999 ($320/€290), and INR28,999 ($345/€310), respectively. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13272, 1#] The iQOO Z9s Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and boots Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 on top. It's built around a 6.77" FullHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display and packs a 5,500 mAh battery with 80W charging support. For...

Google has been improving its Wallet app for the past couple of years and has made it useful not just for payments but also for adding boarding passes, loyalty cards, transit cards, etc. Moreover, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia and Maryland are all states that allow Google Wallet to store personal IDs and drivers' licenses. Now, citizens of California can do so too. Google Wallet's ID options The latest version of Google Wallet now gives you the option to add California IDs and drivers' licenses, although it's important to note that it's still a pilot program and it has a cap of 1.5...

Poco Pad 5G was just announced in India and it brings one major difference to the previously launched Poco Pad – 5G cellular connectivity. The rest of the specs are shared between the two devices with a 12.1-inch IPS LCD (FHD+ 120Hz), Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and a 10,000 mAh battery with 33W charging. The software side is covered by Xiaomi’s HyperOS based on Android 14 which features integration with other Poco and Xiaomi devices. These include a shared clipboard feature, cross-device notes, network sync, and home screen+ which brings the apps from your phone to the...

Motorola is expected to launch the Edge 50 Neo next month, and the phone was said to have a Dimensity 7300 chipset, according to an online retailer. Today, we received a confirmation that the midranger is really coming with the new Mediatek platform, as it appeared on Geekbench. We can confirm the 4x2.5 GHz and 4x2.0 GHz core specs, which is the Dimensity 7300, used in the Razr 50 foldable (under the name 7300X). It will be an improvement over the Edge 40 Neo, which had a CPU with two units at 2.5 GHz, and the other six at 2.0 GHz. The listing also confirmed once again an 8 GB RAM...

iFixit performed a teardown of the Samsung Galaxy Ring and the conclusion is clear – if the $399/€449 smart ring ever gets damaged or its battery dies it will be good for nothing. There’s no way to replace the battery on the Galaxy Ring without destroying the entire device and the rest of the components are soldered on so good luck with any repairs. Taking the Galaxy Ring apart involves melting the epoxy resin coating on the inside and chipping it away with a pick. Samsung Galaxy Ring teardown iFixit also shared a computed tomography (CT) scan of the Galaxy Ring which gives us our...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim that we've been hearing about for some time now will sport a 10MP selfie camera on the cover screen and a 12MP ultrawide camera on the rear, reports GalaxyClub. That's the same as the Galaxy Z Fold6. However, the publication claims that unlike the 4MP under-display selfie camera on the Fold6, the Fold6 Slim - having model designation SM-F958N and codename Q6A - may feature a 5MP under-display unit. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim, but The Chosun Daily reports the folding smartphone will launch in South Korea "as early as...

Foldable phones have been developing rapidly in the last five years and some manufacturers are even experimenting with larger form factors like laptops while others like Apple have yet to dip their toes in the foldable market. There’s no shortage of rumors claiming Cupertino is developing at least two foldable devices including an iPad/MacBook hybrid and now reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the rumored Apple foldable is delayed, yet again. According to Kuo, Apple has pushed back the assembly schedule for its first foldable from early 2026 to late 2027 or even 2028. The device in...

Tecno’s latest entry in the Spark series is here with the Go 1 – an entry-level device running Android 14 Go. The device is identical to the recently launched Tecno Pop 9 which made its debut in Nigeria earlier this week. Tecno Spark Go 1 is built around a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display sports a punch hole cutout for the 8MP front camera while the back houses a 13MP main cam. Spark Go 1 in Startrail Black and Glittery White Tecno went with Unisoc’s entry-level T615 chipset which is paired with 3/4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. The...

HMD just announced it is becoming FC Barcelona's official smartphone partner. The company will support the men's club and Barcelona Femeni, the women's team. The announcement also revealed that teams from other sports will be involved in the partnership, including basketball, futsal, handball and roller hockey. The partnership was revealed by Saul Peregrina, the hairdresser of Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old wunderkind and future star of the Catalan team. The barber cut the HMD logo next to a Barcelona crest, formally announcing the partnership. The deal is initially for...

HMD is preparing to launch another phone with a design that definitely took inspiration from the Nokia N9. It will be the second one with such looks after the Skyline, launched just a month ago. The new handset will arrive in Green and Purple colors, and we believe it might be yet another midranger from HMD, looking at the simple dual-camera setup. A new mysterious phone from HMD The new phone does not appear to be the leaked HMD Hyper as the LED placement on the camera island is different. We have virtually no clue what this device will be called or what specs it will have,...

The iQOO Z9 series is now two members stronger with the iQOO Z9s and iQOO Z9s Pro. On the surface the two phones share the same core specs including 6.67-inch curved AMOLED displays 50MP main cams and 5,500 mAh batteries. There are a few key differences as well so let’s take a closer look. While both phones feature similar FHD+ 120Hz displays, the one on the Z9s Pro gets brighter with up to 4,500 nits peak local brightness versus 1,800 nits on the Z9s. Both panels feature optical under-display fingerprint readers and 16MP selfie cameras housed inside a punch-hole cutout. The two...

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo, launched last September, is due for a successor. There's no word from Motorola about the Edge 50 Neo, but the brand has teased the launch of a new smartphone on August 29, which could be the Edge 50 Neo. Motorola posted a clip on X with the caption, "Artistic elegance meets beautiful colors." The clip mentions LYTIA and Pantone and suggests the new phone is a bar phone, not a folding phone. At the end, it says "Intelligence Meets Art" on August 29. We've seen Motorola use those words before to promote the Edge 50 series smartphones, suggesting that this new phone...

Qualcomm has fallen into a pattern – launch a Snapdragon chip, then introduce a faster “+” variant and a cheaper “s” variant. There was the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in late 2023, then came the beefy 7+ Gen 3 in March and, well, now an “s” model is on the horizon. It’s not official yet, maybe that will happen during Qualcomm’s big event in October. For now, we have this leaked slide that was shared by Evan Blass. Focusing on the details at the bottom, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 will have a 20% faster CPU, 40% faster GPU and 30% faster NPU, while offering a modest 12% improvement in power...

Having recently brought Circle to Search to its mid-range A series devices, Samsung is taking the next step further. A new feature is now available in Circle to Search on Samsung devices, and that's music recognition. Think Shazam, but inside Circle to Search. This is now available on Samsung devices with Circle to Search and version 15.32.37.28 of the Google app (which is what is powering Circle to Search). However, as this is a Google-led rollout, note that it's not necessarily the case that all Samsung devices with Circle to Search that have that specific Google app version would get...

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro series will be made in India, marking a first for Apple’s Pro series iPhone production outside of China. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Foxconn India will start manufacturing the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max at its facilities in India within weeks of their launch. iPhone 16 Pro in Titanium White, Titanium Black, Titanium Grey and Titanium Gold Apple has been assembling iPhones in India for the past seven years and according to a report from earlier this year, India accounts for 14% of total iPhone output. That figure is expected to grow...

So, you're in the market for a Samsung-made flip-style foldable and are naturally wondering whether you should save a few bucks and go for last year's Z Flip5 or pony up the premium for the shiny new Z Flip6. Straight off the bat, the two devices are very similar. Samsung went for refinement more than any major innovation this year; hence, either phone will deliver a similar overall experience. Still, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details, and we are more than happy to go over the most important ones with you in this article. Table of Contents: Design Display ...

Even though Honor promised to move faster, the Honor Magic V2 still took its sweet time getting to Europe – the phone originally launched in late July 2023 and only came to Europe in late January 2024. Its successor is going to make the trip much faster. Honor will attend IFA and is bringing three key devices: the Honor Magic V3, the Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 and the new Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024. The big launch event is scheduled for September 5, just before IFA 2024 officially kicks off. The Honor Magic V3 is stunningly thin for a foldable, 9.2mm, and very light too, 226g. It’s...

Huawei is rumored to launch its Mate 70 series later this year and we now have our first alleged look at the entire lineup. Like last year’s Huawei is expected to offer four devices in the Mate 70 series with the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and Mate 70 RS Ultimate. In terms of design we can see the Mate 70 series will retain the large circular camera island but the placement of the sensors will be restructured. Mate 70 Ultimate will have an octagonal camera island and a more angular design compared to the rest of the lineup. Huawei Mate 70 series leaked image Mate 70 is...

The iPhone 16 Pro Max leaked earlier this month in a weird Brownish color, throwing everyone off. It had a bronze-like hue and while it had its fans it wasn't exactly universally loved. However, according to one leakster who posted images of the lenses with their colors the color will actually be closer to Gold. The new option will not quite be the copper hue the original images suggested, and more like the Sahara desert sand. Apple iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max coming in Titanium White, Titanium Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver All of the colors will be named Titanium - white, Black,...

By far the biggest launch this week was the arrival of the Google Pixel 9 series. The search giant unveiled two new flagships, a new near-flagship phone and a new foldable, all of which are currently on pre-order. Google and Amazon are offering store credit with the purchase of a Pixel 9 phone and some accessories like the new buds. The Google Pixel 9 starts at $1,100 for the base 128GB model and fetches $150 in store credit. Additionally, you can trade-in an old phone – a Pixel 8 in good condition is valued at $380, a Pixel 7 at $300, a Galaxy S23 at $365. Old Apple phones get the best...