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Oppo just launched the F25 Pro mid-range in India. The smartphone runs on Dimensity 7050 and has a light and thin body and an unusual camera island design. The phone was previously released as Oppo Reno11 F in Thailand. The F25 Pro is built around a 10-bit 6.7” AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate. The HDR10+ panel hosts a 32 MP selfie camera with a Sony IMX615 sensor in its centrally-placed punch hole. The main camera on...

We’ve already seen multiple rumors for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 including a set of detailed renders but a new report from WinFuture suggest we’ll see two new Fold6 models. Samsung is reportedly trying to split up its Z Fold lineup by introducing an Ultra model just like in its Galaxy S-series. The new rumor suggests we’ll see a regular Galaxy Z Fold6 bearing the internal codename Q6 and a more capable Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra with the Q6A...

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is wrapping up, and the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) announced its yearly winners. Judges awarded 28 prizes across 6 categories, with four of them in the Device section: Best Smartphone: Google Pixel 8 series Breakthrough Device Innovation: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Best Connected Consumer Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Best in Show: Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones...

Samsung revealed today two new milestones for its memory business. The company is now sampling 256 GB SD Express microSD cards, and also revealed it commenced mass production of 1 TB UHS-1 microSD cards. The SD Express cards by Samsung can reach up to 800 MB/s read speed, which is faster than a SATA SSD (up to 560 MB/s) and 4x faster than traditional UHS-1 memory cards (up to 200 MB/s). The cards will have a Dynamic Thermal Guard (DTG) to maintain...

Honor said it was pondering a flip foldable last year but it wouldn’t rush one to the market until it had a product that stands out. Well, it seems like the company has made some progress on that end as CEO George Zhao confirmed that Honor’s flip foldable is coming later this year in an interview with CNBC. Honor CEO Gheorge Zhao Zhao shared that Honor’s flip foldable is in the final stage of development and that the company is very positive about...

Realme launched the 12 Pro last month in India with 8 GB RAM and two storage options – 128 GB or 256 GB. Today, the phone went pre-order in China in a third version with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. The variant is called "Supreme Edition" and will start selling next month. The new Realme 12 Pro is exactly the same as the international version, with minor differences in the UI to adapt to the lack of Google services in China. It has a 6.7” OLED...

Oppo is returning to Europe, company executives confirmed during MWC 2024. The maker will launch the next Find flagship series in all countries where Oppo was previously present. Another major announcement from the company was a 3-year partnership with the Spanish-based Telefonica group, which will help Oppo's return to Europe. Sadly, the exact wording “upcoming gen of Find series” means the Find X7 Ultra is not coming to Europe – fans will have...

Nothing’s teaser campaign for the Phone (2a) is still going on as the latest round of hype gives us an AR unboxing of the device. Nothing's marketing team has placed Phone (2a) posters around London and a specific one near Old Street has the device’s new camera and a fancy AR rendition of the device in its retail box. An unboxing like no other. Phone (2a) just dropped in London.Launching 5 March. pic.twitter.com/7hcb4ELYMG— Nothing (@nothing) February...

iQOO recently launched the Neo9 Pro in India, and the next smartphone it will launch in the country is the iQOO Z9, which will make its "grand debut" in India on March 12. Calling all #GenZ fam 🚨! #FullyLoaded #iQOOZ9 5G is in the house! Loading on 12th March exclusively on @amazonIN and https://t.co/7tsZtgDjuv 📆#iQOO #iQOOZ9 #FullyLoaded #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/ADeHl0sOFa— iQOO India (@IqooInd) February 26, 2024 iQOO hasn't detailed the Z9's...

Meizu 21 Pro will be the company's last smartphone, and it looks like the team wants to go out with a bang. According to the latest reports, the phone will have all the bells and whistles one true flagship has – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB RAM, and the latest 50 MP OV50H sensor by OmniVision, which is a 1”-type platform. The company also confirmed the 21 Pro will come with a massive under-display fingerprint scanner called mTouch Max. According...

The Tecno Pova 6 Pro is official and it follows its predecessor's gameplan - it's a gaming-leaning phone with an interesting design and an impressive set of specs for its price. The Tecno Pova 6 Pro has a 6nm Dimensity 6080 chip paired with 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM. The chip is an eight-core unit with two 2.4GHz Cortex-A76 cores and six 2.0GHz Cortex-A55s computing units. The Mali-G57 MC2 handles graphics. Upfront, the Pova 6 Pro packs a 6.78-inch FHD+...

TCL decided to bring its new entry-level TCL 50 SE and 50 5G to MWC 2024 and offer a bit more detail on the two devices. Both of these phones have an MSRP of € 149, so adjust your expectations accordingly. We spent some time with both models, but since their design and build are so similar, most of our early hands-on impressions will apply to both. You can distinguish between the two devices by color. The TCL 50 SE unit we were allotted is in gray,...

Qualcomm’s latest flagship 5G modem is all about pairing blazing-fast 5G speeds with AI and expanding support for satellite connectivity. The X80 5G modem is the maker’s seventh generation 5G modem for smartphones, extended reality (XR) devices, PCs, vehicles and industrial IoT devices and features a dedicated AI processor. Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon modem boasts a dedicated 5G AI processor with a tensor accelerator which promises enhanced...

HMD didn’t actually bring any new devices to unveil at MWC 2024, but it offered a couple of exciting hints regarding its future plans. First up, HMD has a new partnership with Mattel. It will manifest in a new Barbie-themed flip phone, which is coming in July. We don’t know anything substantial about the Barbie phone yet, yell, aside from the obvious fact that it will be pink. HMD does, however, specify that we are talking about a “retro feature...

Xiaomi is hosting an event today in Barcelona, just as this year's edition of the Mobile World Congress is about to kick off tomorrow. The event will see the global introduction of the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra, and while there is a Pro in between them, it will likely remain exclusive to its home market. Xiaomi is also an EV automaker, and Lei Jun is definitely going to use the stage to hype up the Xiaomi SU7 car that was introduced in the closing...

Samsung has been drumming up a surprising amount of hype around the Galaxy Ring. The Korean giant teased the gadget during the January Unpacked even that made the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra official. There has been no further info from the company since then, but current speculations hint at a possible July release for the ring at the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 announcement event. We might actually get an opportunity to check out the Galaxy...

Earlier this month, Tecno announced it would attend the MWC 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, to unveil a new Pova phone, a robot dog, a flagship laptop, and an AR gaming set. Now we learn the brand will also unveil its new "AI-enhanced" imaging system at MWC next week called Tecno PolarAce. Tecno says that despite advancements in mobile imaging systems, traditional SoCs lack the computing power to deliver exceptional videos and current solutions struggle...

The OnePlus 12 recently rolled out internationally and in the UK it already has a discount – the 16/512GB model is down to £900. The base model is 12/256GB, but that one isn’t on sale so it costs £850. The £50 for 4 extra gigs of RAM and double the storage are well worth it. The phone received several major updates sine launch. The first introduced Master Mode, which offers Hasselblad color tuning in the camera. ProXDR support for the Google Photos...

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series' major camera update, released in South Korea last week and recently in Europe, is now rolling out in the US, albeit for carrier-locked units only. The update has firmware version S92x1UEU1AXB7 and requires a download of about 680MB. It comes with the February 2024 Android security patch, and you can check the changelog below for more details about it. Brighter Backlight Shots: Say goodbye to washed-out photos! High-pixel...

Indian retailers put up posters of the vivo V30 and vivo V30 Pro last week to prepare for the duo's launch, but there was no word from vivo about the pair's India debut. Now, the brand has announced that the V30 and V30 Pro are "coming soon" to India. vivo has set up a promo page for the V30 and V30 Pro on its official Indian website, teasing the V30 pair's Indian launch. vivo hasn't revealed the launch date yet, but it gave us a glimpse of the...

The vivo Y100t was announced today in China. The phone comes with a 64 MP camera 120W charging and a body matching the iQOO Z8, launched in China in August 2023. The only difference is the writing on the back, which is now “vivo” instead of “iQOO”; aside from that, the two phones are identical, they even cost the same. The Y100t has a 6.64” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. The chipset is Dimensity 8200, coupled with 8 GB or...

Samsung's first update for the Galaxy S24 series is a major one, promising a way to bring back the saturated screen look, as well as a slew of camera improvements. The firmware launched in Korea last week and is now, finally, reaching other users. Currently, Galaxy S24 series owners in Europe are getting the update, but the rollout should go global very soon. The firmware is version S92xBXXU1AXB5 and weighs around 750 MB. The first major update...

Google Pay app is being discontinued in the United States, the company said in a blog post. The standalone version of the application will no longer be available after June 4, 2024, and users should switch to Google Wallet instead. Features that will be gone once the app is removed are the P2P payments, finding offers and deals, and managing the balance in the platform. The app will remain available in other markets like India and Singapore. Google...

The Xiaomi Watch 2 is official, though you wouldn’t know it by looking at Xiaomi’s website. But it is and it is already available for pre-order from Amazon in Germany and Italy. Here are the links for Germany, where it is available in both Black and Silver. Note that the watch will actually be released on February 25 (Sunday), so you can expect it to arrive around March 1-4. Xiaomi Watch 2 46mm to be released on February 25 Black - €200 at Amazon...

Huawei introduced Pocket 2 today – its latest clamshell foldable with improvements all across the board. This is the first Huawei of this type to implement a waterdrop hinge for zero gap, and it is also the first flip foldable in the world with four cameras on its cover. Huawei put a 6.94” foldable LPTO OLED on the inside, while the cover screen has a 1.15” circular screen next to the camera island in a dual-circle symmetric design. The big display...

The iQOO Neo 9 Pro originally launched in China back in December with a Dimensity 9300 chipset and a 144 Hz LPTPO AMOLED display and we now get a global version which debuts in India. The major difference between the two device versions is the chipset with the global version featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Neo9 Pro is built around a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED with 1,260 x 2,800px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel has a rated...

After numerous leaks, many from the Korean company itself, Samsung finally made the Galaxy Fit3 official today. The latest wearable brings a larger screen, long battery life and some new feature. The long-awaited successor of the Fit2 will be up for sale around the globe starting tomorrow, February 23, but Samsung did not disclose any pricing. Samsung Galaxy Fit3 The Fit3 comes with a 1.6" AMOLED display, which is 45% bigger than the predecessor....

The Japanese smartphone market is a fascinating place where we get to marvel at devices that will sadly never grace our shores as is likely the case with the ZTE Libero Flip. This is a Galaxy Z Flip5 competitor with one major trick up its sleeve – it costs a fraction of the price. ZTE’s new clamshell foldable has a JPY 63,000 ($420 converted) list price but pre-orders get a hefty discount bringing the final price to JPY 39,800 ($265) - making this...

Last week, Realme teased the India launch of the Realme 12+ 5G, and today, the brand announced that the smartphone will debut in the world's second-largest smartphone market on March 6. Realme also confirmed that the Realme 12+ 5G will feature the Sony LYT600 camera with OIS and have 2x in-sensor zoom. It will also feature a Snap Portrait System, which Realme says is the "first custom dynamic portrait capture system introduced in a smartphone."...

The Galaxy F15 5G smartphone will arrive on March 4, revealed Samsung India. The device will have a 6,000 mAh battery and will be powered by a Dimensity 6100+ chipset, just like the leaked teasers suggested. Samsung Galaxy F15 5G The upcoming phone has its own landing page at Flipkart, where it will be sold for anywhere between INR10,000 and INR15,000 ($120-$180), according to the fine print. Samsung said the Galaxy F15 5G will be the only phone...

Apple confirmed that the iPhone 15 series offers tangible improvements when it comes to battery lifespan. All four iPhone 15 models can retain up to 80% of their original capacity after 1,000 charges under ideal conditions while previous models were rated at 500 charges for the same capacity. Apple revealed the updated battery lifespan metrics in a dedicated iPhone battery support page. Apple iPhone battery support page Apple also told 9to5 Mac...

The vivo X Fold3 is expected to arrive with a revamped design, and today, we get to see the first images of the new foldable. The well-known leakster Ice Universe posted photos on their Weibo profile, revealing quite the surprise - the X Fold3 will be able to connect remotely to a Mac computer. The user interface can also split the screen, making the bottom part into a keyboard, which would be an interesting take on Apple's ambitions to launch a...

The iQOO Neo9 Pro will be launched in India on February 22, and while we are yet to learn about its Indian pricing and availability, we hear the smartphone iQOO will launch next in India is the iQOO Z9. This revelation comes from Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website for the Z9. The page says iQOO Z9 is "coming soon" to India without providing a timeframe for the launch. However, Amazon did reveal the iQOO Z9's design while confirming...

The third member of the Realme 12 series is coming soon with the Realme 12+ 5G and the device has now appeared in a listing on a Malaysian retailer complete with a detailed specs list. Realme 12+ 5G pre-order listing The new info confirms a previous spec listing – the device will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 5G chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W charging. We also learn...

Samsung announced its 7.6” foldable panel, similar to the one used in the Galaxy Z Fold5, passed the US Department of Defense Test Method Standard, better known as MIL-STD-810. The standard confirms the product can function without damage in harsh conditions such as extreme temperature changes and external shock. Samsung Display revealed it is the first company in the world to acquire this type of military-grade certification for foldable OLED panels....

Meizu Technology is quitting the smartphone business. The company, owned by car maker Geely, said AI is the future and will invest "All in AI". According to a post on Weibo, the FlymeOS team will be restructured into working on new AI terminal devices that will use globally available LLM (large language model) such as Open AI. FlymeAuto 10.5 Meizu already laid the cornerstones of its multi-terminal experience when it announced Flyme Auto – an infotainment...

Apple might be slapped with a €500 million ($539 million) fine by the European Commission, revealed The Financial Times on Sunday. According to the report, the US company is responsible for deliberately pushing Apple Music on the App Store in favor of other music platforms such as Spotify. The complaint from the Swedish audio streaming platform dates back to 2019 when Spotify complained that Apple Music as a platform is not paying royalties to the...

Xiaomi is holding a global launch event at MWC on Sunday, February 25 where we’ll see the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra but the brand is also preparing a separate event in China three days earlier where we’ll witness the launch of the 14 Ultra. Xiaomi’s official Weibo channel confirmed the 14 Ultra will be introduced at a dedicated event which starts at 7PM local time on February 22. Xiaomi 14 Ultra launch event posters Xiaomi also shared official...

Huawei is launching the Pocket 2 this Thursday, the company announced on its Weibo profile. The date is not a coincidence – the number two version with two circles is arriving on the 22nd day of the 2nd month. Sadly, it does not fall on Tuesday; otherwise the tongue-twister would've been complete. The official teaser pretty much confirmed the leaked renders of the flip foldable were true – one circle for the cameras, and the other for external display....

Death Stranding Director's Cut is the newest of the AAA blockbuster titles from console and PC to arrive on Apple's platforms. Rebuilt for the Apple Silicon hardware, the game is available on Mac, iPad, and even the iPhone as a universal app. Death Stranding initially launched on the PlayStation 4 back in 2019. A Director's Cut version was released for the PlayStation 5 in 2021, which brought with it additional content. That's the version being...

If someone tells you that memory is expensive, show them this. The Poco X6 Pro with 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage is available for £340. The phone is powered by the Dimensity 8300 and has a high quality 12-bit AMOLED panel, a 6.67” 120Hz 1,220 x 2,712px display. Additionally, there is a 64MP camera on the back (OIS) and an 8MP ultra wide (120°), plus a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired-only charging. Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro 12/512GB £30 off Read our review...

Introduction and unboxing If you live outside of China, then Huawei smartphones have become somewhat of an afterthought for you in these last few years. We won't go over the reasons for this here but we'll add that it's a shame for most of us at GSMArena, because Huawei makes some of the finest hardware (and particularly cameras) in the world and we rightfully feel like we're missing out due to the software's limitations. But none of that affects...

It took a while, but Amazon Germany finally has the Samsung Galaxy A25. This budget 5G phone caters to fans with things like a microSD slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack (plus stereo speakers). It has a 6.5” 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display and a plastic frame and back (glass front, though) with no dust or water resistance. It is powered by last year’s Exynos 1280 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging. On the rear, it has a 50MP main camera with...

The iQOO Z9, which is expected to launch soon in India, has popped up on Geekbench. It has model designation I2302 and runs Android 14, likely with Funtouch OS 14 on top. iQOO Z7 Pro The Z9 has 8GB of RAM onboard with the Dimensity 7200 SoC at the helm. Previous rumors claimed the iQOO Z9 would be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 or the Dimensity 8300 chip, so we'll have to wait for multiple sources to corroborate the details about the Z9's processor....

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to go official on February 25, and while we already have a fair idea of what to expect from this flagship, the latest leak about the Xiaomi 14 Ultra by German blog WinFuture leaves little to the imagination as it also corroborates some previous rumors. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and come with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage in Europe. However, a 1TB model is...

The vivo Y200 launched last October will be joined by the Y200e 5G next week. This revelation comes from vivo's Indian branch, which took to X to announce the launch of the Y200e 5G on February 22 in India. The teaser shared by vivo shows the Y200e 5G in two colors with triple rear cameras. The orange model is called Saffron Delight and features a rear panel with an "Eco-Fibre Leather" finish. vivo is touting it as "India's 1st Durable Eco-Fiber...

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the most anticipated flagships on the market and is finally out, and now so is our video review. There are a lot of changes to go over, compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, so you might want to read our written review as well. But if you are short on time, you should check our video, where Will covers all of it in just over 11 minutes. The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers some key design changes - new Gorilla Armor on...

Samsung is now seeding the major AXB5 update to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra and has confirmed it will improve the camera experience in addition to addressing the screen issues. According to multiple sources online, including X users, Samsung Members, and Reddit posts, devices in South Korea are already receiving the new package. Here's the full changelog, according to a Samsung moderator: Brighter Backlight Shots: Say goodbye to...

OpenAI announced its newest diffusion model Sora which harnesses the power of text to video creation. The newest AI model from the ChatGPT maker is capable of generating videos in various resolutions and aspect ratios and can also edit existing videos allowing for a quick change of scenery, lighting and shooting style all from a text prompt. Sora can also generate videos based on a still image or even extend existing videos by filling in missing...

vivo is expected to bring not one but two book-style foldables by the end of Q1 2024. According to Digital Chat Station, there will be an X Fold3 and an X Fold3 Pro, and both devices have been certified by Chinese authorities. The leakster claimed the new duo will bring several improvements over the X Fold2, including upgraded screen resolution, a bigger battery, 50 MP sensors for all cameras, and a lightweight body. vivo X Fold2 Having a mightier...