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Apple plans to use the Samsung M14 OLED panel in all iPhone 17 models, a tipster claims. This will include both non-Pro models, as well as the iPhone 17 Air, marking the first time in years Apple will be using the same top-tier panel in all its phones. The M14 panel has a special light-emitting layer, common layers, and prime layers that make up individual pixels in the OLED. Different materials have different properties and use different compositions, allowing the display to perform at top level. iPhone 16 Pro Max Samsung already provided Apple with M14 displays for the iPhone 16...

Next month, the European Union will announce whether Apple and Meta have adhered to the Digital Markets Act rules. Teresa Ribera, the competition chief for the bloc, confirmed this in an interview with Reuters. She noted that the Union would not back down on its decision to investigate the American companies, despite its relationship with the United States being upended by the new American president, Donald Trump. Teresa Ribera Rodriguez, Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and Commissioner for Competitiveness The 27-nation bloc...

The Realme P3 series is now official in India with the P3 Pro and P3x. Both phones share massive 6,000 mAh batteries with the P3x supporting 45W wired charging while the P3 Pro dials up to 80W and also features for bypass charging. Both are also IP68/69 rated against pressurized water jets and dust and boot realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. Realme P3 Pro As its name implies, the P3 Pro is the more capable device. It gets a 6.83-inch quad-curved OLED (FHD+ 120Hz) with a local peak brightness of 1,500 nits. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset sits at the helm paired with up to 12GB RAM and...

Spotify's more expensive tier has been rumored for years at this point, and yet it's still not here. However, it will apparently be launching "later this year", finally. The information comes from a new Bloomberg report, which also claims Spotify Music Pro will be $6 more expensive than the existing Spotify Premium tier. Music Pro will bring the oft-rumored and much-anticipated higher quality audio, but that won't be all. The tier will also offer pre-sale concert tickets and "tools that let subscribers edit songs" as if they were a DJ. You'll be able to speed up or mash up songs how...

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate was announced for the global markets today at an event in Malaysia. The world's first bi-folding phone comes with an eye-watering price tag, but you can read all the details in the article above. We had a rare opportunity to take the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate for a spin in Kuala Lumpur's streets, and the first camera samples are in. We'll add night-time photos as soon as we have them. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate comes with a triple camera setup. The main cam we've seen before - it's a 24mm 50 MP camera with a variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0), which has been...

Today is the day that the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate goes global with a launch event in Kuala Lumpur. Also in attendance are the 2025 refresh of the MatePad Pro 13.2, plus two new accessories – Huawei’s first hooked earbuds and its latest smart band. Huawei is crushing the competition in China’s foldable market and now its most advanced product is ready to expand to new markets. The Mate XT Ultimate is the thinnest foldable yet (measuring 3.6mm in its unfolded state, not counting the camera island). And it’s the largest foldable that compacts down to smartphone size – its 10.2” display is...

Apple is expected to infuse Siri with its own AI but is running behind schedule, said Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. According to him, there are engineering problems with Siri's overhaul, and the smart features are not working consistently. The update was initially scheduled to arrive in April with iOS 18.4, but it now seems likely that the Apple Intelligence features of Siri will come in May with iOS 18.5. Gurman added that Siri's makeover is a centerpiece of Apple Intelligence's platform. However, the software has been released in stages, and it's...

Chipset genealogy is a weird hobby, but sometimes new chipsets require us to do some digging. With that in mind, the new Dimensity 6400 chipset from MediaTek arrives as a light refresh of the Dimensity 6300 from last year, itself a small upgrade over the 6100+ from 2023. But this chip’s roots go back even further. The Dimensity 6400 is fabbed on a 6nm TSMC process and features an octa-core CPU: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5GHz and 6x A55 at 2.0GHz. In addition, there is an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The chipset is designed for LPDDR4X RAM (up to 2,133MHz) and UFS 2.2 storage. It supports displays...

The vivo V50 is now official in India, and it brings a few minor spec differences compared to its predecessor. These include a larger 6,000 mAh battery with slightly faster 90W wired charging and a more modern design. The display on the V50 still measures 6.77 inches and is of the OLED variety with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel features the trendy quad-curved look with a more subtle curvature than the one on its predecessor. You’ll also find Diamond Shield Glass, which vivo claims will offer improved drop resistance compared to the V40. Peak brightness now...

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are the latest fitness-oriented earbuds from Apple-owned Beats. Successor to 2019's Powerbeats Pro, the second-generation model comes with several improvements, including a new design, a new Apple H2 chip, active noise cancellation, and even built-in heart rate monitoring. Beats says the Powerbeats Pro 2 are the best-selling earbuds in their category, which isn't a surprise since the ear hook category is dying as manufacturers transition towards earbud-style design. However, for fitness enthusiasts, the ear hook design remains the most secure way to have your...

For the last couple of weeks, attention has been on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series as it went through pre-order and launch. Now that it has launched, let’s look at what else is out there. Google has been building up its market share and while it’s nowhere near Samsung’s level yet, its latest flagships present a serious challenge for the Galaxy line. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL couldn’t quite match the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera prowess in our head-to-head comparison, though the Galaxy didn't have a huge lead either. Also, the Pixel has things going for it, like ultra-wide selfies and a different...

This week, we saw the upcoming Galaxy A56 in different colors. We expect the phone in March and speculate it will pack an Exynos 1580 chip, a 5,000mAh (or perhaps 5,100mAh) battery, 45W charging, and a 12MP camera. While on the topic of unreleased Samsung phones, the Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to weigh less than 160g - that's lighter than the 162g Galaxy S25. Also, Samsung is expected to bring the new silicon-carbon battery tech in the Galaxy S26 next year. Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 - its first 6-series chip on the TSMC 4nm node and with ARMv9 CPU...

The R-series reminds us of the early days of OnePlus – instead of all-out flagships, phones like the OnePlus 13R dial things down a bit and offer a near-flagship experience at an affordable price. In the case of the 13R, that price is $600/€750/₹43,000. [#InlinePriceWidget,13548,1#] What you get for your money is... actually, let’s look at what you don’t get. Comparing it with the OnePlus 13, several omissions immediately become noticeable – the big ones are the chipset that is a year older, the less capable camera system, the lack of wireless charging and the lower water resistance...

If you've ever used a foldable phone with a magnetic case, you probably know the struggle. Magnetic cases seem to interfere with the sensor that measures the hinge angle, which is very crucial for day-to-day use. It helps the system transition seamlessly between folded and unfolded states. With the release of Android 16 Beta 2, Google is tackling the issue on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold via the Pixel System Services application. There's a new setting now called "robust open/close detection" and Google suggests you turn that on if you are using a magnetic case. This will eliminate the...

As promised, Lava unveiled the Prowatch X today as the fourth member of its smartwatch lineup, joining the Prowatch ZN, Prowatch VN, and Prowatch V1. The Lava Prowatch X has an aluminum alloy frame with a sandblasted and oxidized finish, and it packs a 1.43" circular always-on AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The display has a 466x466-pixel resolution, 500 nits brightness, and supports 100+ watch faces. The smartwatch is powered by the Actions ATS3085C chipset and supports over 100 sports modes. It also comes with sleep tracking, VO2 Max, heart rate variability...

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has been starring in a lot of rumors, leaks, and even official teasers lately, ahead of its initial unveiling in China which could be taking place on February 26. While we still don't know exactly when the device will become official in Xiaomi's home market, the company has now unveiled the date when it's going to be launched in global markets: March 2. That's the day before MWC starts in Barcelona, Spain, so we assume Xiaomi's launch event will also be taking place over there, as it's customary for phone makers to hold launch events the weekend before MWC actually...

Huawei has released the HarmonyOS 5.0.0.159 update for the Watch GT 5 and Watch GT 5 Pro, which brings new health and payment features to the smartwatches. [#InlinePriceWidget,13350,1#] The update comes with new exercise fitness classes, with the exercise list now supporting automatic sorting. Additionally, the down key on these watches can now be used to start an exercise quickly. Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro The update, which requires a download of about 50MB, also brings some optimizations to the Huawei Watch GT 5 series. You can read the changelog below for more details. New...

Some Samsung Galaxy A15 users are reporting that One UI 7.0, based on Android 15, is available through the Remote Test Lab program. This means that the update isn't available to regular users yet, and the software is still in its pre-release stage. However, its appearance there suggests it is about to hit the wider public very soon. Little is known about the update itself except for some reports from users who have tried it. One says the new version of the OS improves animations and the whole experience feels smoother than before. Then again, that's hard to conclude in a Remote Test...

The Oppo Find N5 will arrive on February 20, and we already know plenty of details about the foldable phone that will set new benchmark with its thin profile and lightweight body. Today, most of its internals were confirmed as the phone was certified by Chinese agency TENAA. The listing revealed details about the two screens, the trio of main cameras on the back, and memory variants. Oppo Find N5 on TENAA The phone with model number PKH120 will come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a custom-made 7-core CPU. The foldable panel has a 8.12" diagonal, while the cover screen...

Huawei is hosting a major event on February 18, where the Mate XT tri-fold will be officially unveiled. Additionally, the company will introduce FreeArc earphones, a new over-ear TWS product designed specifically for active sports enthusiasts. Huawei's official announcement on social media featured a 15-second teaser showcasing earphones designed to fit securely on all ears. They also offer IP57 water and dust resistance, making them suitable for intense and sweaty activities. Enjoy all-day comfort and secure fit with #HUAWEIFreeArc Open-ear Earbuds. Plus, with IP57 water...

Realme will unveil the P3 Pro on February 18, but that won't be the only smartphone it will introduce next Tuesday. The P3 Pro will be joined by the P3x 5G, whose key specs, design, and color options were revealed today. The Realme P3x will be powered by the Dimensity 6400 SoC, pack a 6,000 mAh battery, and have an IP69 rating. The smartphone will be 7.94mm thick and sport a 50MP primary camera. The P3x will have three color options - Midnight Blue, Stellar Pink, and Lunar Silver. The first two will feature "luxury premium vegan leather" back panels. Realme P3x The...

Nearly four months ago, Apple found itself in a peculiar situation as Indonesia enforced a sales ban on its iPhone 16 series in the country. Cupertino had failed to meet Indonesia’s strict investment commitments which require companies to source up to 40% of device components locally. According to a new Nikkei Asia report, Apple is now in talks with supply chain partners to set up iPhone assembly lines in Indonesia, fulfilling the local government's requirements. If everything goes according to plan, Indonesia will become the second country in Southeast Asia with iPhone manufacturing...

Powerbeats Pro 2 are the latest wireless earbuds from Apple-owned Beats by Dre. They are the successor to 2019's Powerbeats Pro and are the company's flagship fitness headphones. The Powerbeats Pro 2 come in four different shades but our review unit here is in the classic (or boring, depending on who you ask) Jet Black color. The packaging is fairly unassuming for a premium $250 product and is mostly made out of uncolored cardboard. Inside is the new 33% smaller yet still chunky case that contains both earbuds. Digging deeper we also find the new five pairs of ear tips, which is...

Starting today, the Apple TV app for Android will no longer be limited to running on TVs with Android TV or Google TV. It will also be available for Android phones and tablets. Seriously, it wasn't before - this is Apple we're talking about, we're still surprised there was an Apple TV for Android TV / Google TV. Anyway, you can now enjoy the app, alongside the Apple TV+ streaming service, and the MLS Season Pass, on your Android phone or tablet running Android 10 or later. It's unclear if this is a phased rollout or if the app is only available for phones and tablets in the US for now (we...

A big part of the Oppo Find N5 marketing push has been how thin the device is – each half measures only 4.2mm. But there’s another side to it, Oppo wants you to know that this slender phone is anything but fragile. We witnessed that up close in our hands-on when Oppo strapped a 20kg (44lbs) weight to the Find N5. Another aspect of being tough is water resistance – to that end, the Oppo Find N5 will be the first foldable in the world to be rated IPX9, in addition to IPX6 and IPX8. The first two are about surviving water jets (hot water jets in the case of IPX9), the third one is for...

Google will hold its annual developer conference on May 20-21. As usual, the big event will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, and kickoff is scheduled for 10AM PT time (5PM UTC). Google CEO Sundar Pichai will hold the opening keynote, followed by developer-related and technical sessions. Google confirmed it will livestream the main keynotes and sessions from I/O 2025, and we also got a cool Prism Shift puzzle game which revealed the I/O 2025 date. Google I/O is more than just a developer conference and has historically seen the formal announcement...

We have been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy A56 for the past few months, and we already know what it looks like, courtesy of OnLeaks, who shared the phone's CAD renders last year. However, thanks to Evan Blass (aka evleaks), we now get to see the Samsung Galaxy A56 in multiple colors. You can see the GIFs below, which were shared by Blass in his Leakmail on Substack. Samsung Galaxy A56 There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy A56 yet, but previous rumors claimed the smartphone would come with an Exynos 1580 SoC, a 5,000/5,100 mAh battery, 45W charging, and a 12MP selfie...

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to launch at some point later this year. As per the latest rumors, the device will measure 5.84 mm thin and weigh less than 160 grams, making it the thinnest and lightest Samsung phone in a long while. We now get a new Geekbench listing which suggests the S25 Edge will pack the full-fledged eight CPU core Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip. Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-937B) on Geekbench The device appeared with the SM-S937B model number, which is likely the global variant of the phone. It managed a 2,806 single-core score and an 8,416 multi-core outing....

The Oppo Find X8 Mini, Find X8 Ultra and Find X8S are expected to debut in March and we now have a new set of camera details for the Mini model. The device will allegedly pack a triple camera setup covering a focal range of 0.6X - 7X. Expect a 50MP main camera (IMX9 series) featuring a 1/1.56" sensor and OIS. It will be joined by a 50MP periscope with a 3.5X optical zoom and an f/2.8 aperture. The third shooter on the back will be a 50MP ultrawide lens with f/2.0 aperture. The new Find X8 Mini camera specs follow yesterday’s display specs details, which revealed the device will offer a...

Indian handset maker Lava has announced it will launch the Prowatch X on February 15 as the newest member of its smartwatch lineup, which currently includes three watches - Prowatch ZN, Prowatch VN, and Prowatch V1. Lava said the Prowatch X is "designed to offer deeper insights into performance and well-being" and will come with VO2 Max and Body Energy Monitoring. The former will provide data about the user's cardiovascular fitness, while the latter will monitor the heart rate variability, stress levels, sleep quality, and daily activity to "gauge energy reserves in real time." The...

Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge at its first Unpacked event for the year, highlighting its slim design. Now leakster Ice Universe confirms that the Edge will weigh less than the Galaxy S25, which is 162 grams. Max Jambor, another reliable source for leaks, adds that the phone is set to launch in Q2. This aligns with previously reported April timeframe. The last time Samsung introduced such a lightweight flagship was more than six years ago with the Galaxy S10, which weighed only 157 grams. Smartphones have become way heavier since, and it's now uncommon for even mid-range models...

Realme will launch the P3 Pro on February 18, and the brand has already confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC. Today, Realme announced that the P3 Pro would come in three colors and revealed its design. The Realme P3 Pro will flaunt a Nebula Design, incorporating "Luminous Color-Changing Fiber that absorbs light and then glows in the dark, mirroring the mesmerizing interaction of ultraviolet light with cosmic dust." Well, that makes more sense than the Realme 14 Pro series' temperature-sensitive back panel, which changes color after the mercury drops...

T-Mobile used one of the biggest events of the year, the Super Bowl, to announce that it is opening up its T-Mobile Starlink beta service to everyone in the US. No, seriously, everyone can sign up. First off, what is T-Mobile Starlink? It’s a service created in partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink service (and it uses their satellites) to bring cell coverage to 500,000 square miles in the US that are currently not covered by any cell tower. You don’t need a phone with satellite connectivity, the phone you have right now will probably work just fine. And you don’t need to do anything to use...

Today, Oppo announced that the slimmer, and stronger Find N5 is coming on February 20. The date was made official on Weibo, pointing to the China event, while Oppo's global Instagram account showed off the foldable to the world in Cosmic Black and Misty White. The event will also star the Oppo Watch X2. As it happens, we now know the other colorways, courtesy of @ZionsAnvin on X - Dusk Purple, Jade White, and Satin Black. The difference in the names of the white and black models could come down to China vs the global stage - Cosmic Black and Misty White in Europe, Satin Black and Jade...

A renowned Samsung tipster, Ice Universe, shared new specs for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and confirmed some previously known ones with his latest Weibo post. It looks like the phone's camera hardware won't be particularly impressive, but it will be thinner than initially thought. According to the new info, the phone will feature a 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor, just like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and it will be paired with a 12MP ultrawide shooter, likely the same one used in the vanilla and plus Galaxy S25 models. This, in turn, means zoom capabilities will rely on the main unit, which is...

If you're looking for a thin-and-light Windows laptop with a premium build, powerful CPU and an OLED display, you must definitely pay attention to Honor's lineup. The company's MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon is a notch above the established models in its class - the Dell XPS 13, the Asus Zenbook 14, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, and of course, the Apple MacBook Air. We'll tell you what makes the MagicBook Art better but it's important to start off with the price - at €1,699, it's cheaper than almost all of those rivals, and Honor is running a killer promo that gets you the 1TB/32GB laptop...

The Oppo Find N5 is right around the corner, with an expected, though still unconfirmed, unveiling date of February 20. There is an official teaser campaign already in full swing, mostly focused on how thin the phone is and how minimal its display crease is. Amidst all of this, there has been a new wave of live photos of the upcoming device leaking online, mostly on Chinese social network Weibo. We can clearly see the impressively thin profile of the phone once again and how nice and premium its brushed metal frame looks. We also get a nice detailed look at the phone's buttons, including...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 officially went on sale this Friday, even though Samsung started shipping pre-orders early. But let’s shift our focus away from the S25 series for a bit and see what else is out there. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is ready to take on the S25 Ultra – especially now that Samsung is deprioritizing the S Pen. The Pixel already has a high resolution ultra-wide (48MP), in addition to a 48MP 113mm periscope and a 50MP main (1/1.31” sensor). The selfie camera got a big upgrade to a 42MP sensor and a 17mm ultra-wide lens too. ...

So, you have your heart set on a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S25 device? There's definitely plenty to love about the Korean giant's new flagship lineup. To be perfectly frank, it is a bit too similar to last year's S24 family, at least for our taste, but that's a whole other discussion. Today, we are looking at the choice between the vanilla Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+. For many, this will be an obvious choice that simply comes down to size and/or price since the two devices practically share the same hardware. Still, there are a few subtle differences here and there that might be worth...

This week Asus refreshed its Zenfone line with a new Ultra model – some of you may lament the death of the small Zenfone, but something tells us that those weren’t selling too well. But what about the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, are there any takers? This generation upgrades to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, of course, which offers a solid boost in performance over the 8 Gen 3 of the previous model. An important change that is easy to overlook if you just glance at the spec sheet is the support for eSIM – this is really handy when traveling. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Other than that, Asus...

It is already perfectly clear that a new iPhone SE model is incoming. In keeping with the ongoing naming convention, it will almost definitely be called the iPhone SE (4th gen) or iPhone SE (2025), though Apple typically just markets these devices as the iPhone SE without any additional clarifications. iPhone SE (4th gen) We currently expect the phone to get a low-key launch without an official launch event sometime next week. There have already been numerous leaks regarding the handset, and now we get yet another look at the phone, once again confirming certain rumors,...

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is out, bringing the usual set of small upgrades over the previous model. Alongside the mandatory chipset refresh and subtle design tweaks, we're getting a new camera (just one, and more of a sidestep than an obvious upgrade), plus what's looking like a downgrade to the S Pen. In the next few paragraphs, we'll be examining if the upgrades are worth it, or if the S24 Ultra is the better Galaxy Ultra to have - or at least the better value. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For...

Xiaomi launched the Watch S4 in China back in October, and now this wearable is finally on its way to global markets, according to a new rumor. The international version will be identical to the Chinese one, so it will have the same 1.43-inch 466x466 AMOLED touchscreen with 2,200-nit peak brightness, and 486 mAh battery. Xiaomi Watch S4 The Watch S4 is rumored to be priced at €159 in Europe. Today's leak doesn't say what software it will run, which probably means it won't be Wear OS and will instead be some proprietary OS. Xiaomi Watch S4 The watch will be...

Over the last few weeks, the price of the Realme GT 7 Pro has been fluctuating – it was usually €800 or slightly higher. Now it has fallen below the €800 mark. This was the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone to reach Europe and offers great value for money. The performant chipset is paired with a 6.78” LTPO display (1264p+, 120Hz, 10-bit). The cameras are the best on a GT phone yet with a 50MP main (1/1.56”), 50MP 3x telephoto (73mm) and an 8MP ultra-wide. The battery is typical for the GT series – it is large (6,500mAh) and supports 120W fast charging. The phone is rated IP69 so it’s pretty...

Samsung confirmed its plans to launch the Galaxy F06 5G in India with a set of official teasers for the device. The phone will launch with an introductory price of under INR 10,000 and will be available exclusively from Flipkart. Samsung Galaxy F06 5G teaser poster Galaxy F06 5G is expected to be a rebranded Galaxy A06 with an altered camera island. The teaser image shows the phone in its blue color with the vertical camera array. The device, which has the SM-E066B/DS model number, was recently spotted on an official support page on Samsung India. Expect the Galaxy F06 5G to...

Apple may very well kick off its 2025 announcements with an iPhone. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is back with another iPhone SE 4 rumor which suggests the device is launching “in the coming days”. This likely means an announcement next week. According to “people with knowledge of the matter” Apple will skip holding a dedicated event for the SE 4 and will directly reveal the device with a press release. The new entry-level iPhone is then expected to go on sale later this month with a starting price of $499. Apple iPhone SE 4 Inventory of the iPhone SE (2022) has reportedly been...

vivo started teasing the V50 a few days ago, and today, the brand announced it will unveil the vivo V50 on February 17 at noon local time in India. vivo hasn't revealed the V50's pricing, so we'll have to wait 10 more days for that. However, vivo's Indian branch did reveal the V50's design and key specs. The vivo V50 will have three color options (at least in India) - Rose Red, Starry Night, and Titanium Grey. vivo V50's color options The vivo V50 has a quad-curved punch-hole display on the front with Diamond Shield Glass protection and a 50MP selfie camera, and on the...

Samsung is still not close to delivering the One UI 7 update for Galaxy S24 series and will bring a fourth beta version instead. There has been an issue with the color calibration on the series, and Samsung might have fixed it, but it is still not ready with a stable version. The information comes from tipster Ice Universe, who posted on social media that the update is "still a long way off." The Galaxy S24 series received the third One UI 7 beta back in early January, and it looks like owners will have to wait at least another month before the stable version starts arriving on the...