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We've been publishing video reviews for quite some time. Our very first YouTube video was published 18 years ago, and we’re always open to trying out new ideas and platforms. With that being said, we're embracing the short-form portrait video format and extending our reach to TikTok. You can find us as @gsmarenateam Expect recaps of our video reviews, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes looks that won't be part of our usual YouTube repertoire. This doesn’t mean we're stopping our usual YouTube detailed reviews, we're just trying to bring you more short-form content which is better...

With MWC kicking off, this was an exciting week. Xiaomi brought the 15 and 15 Ultra over to Europe. Meanwhile, Nothing unveiled its (3a) series of phones. Over at Cupertino, it was “Air” week as Apple announced new iPads and MacBooks with upgraded chipsets. Note that the new Apple devices are on pre-order and will be available from March 12 (Wednesday). The Xiaomi 15 Ultra impressed in our review (also check out the video review) and has a solid claim of being the best camera flagship of 2025. It is pricey, though. Luckily, Amazon is offering a £130 voucher and is throwing in a free...

You might have heard of Apple's patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo, which resulted in a sales ban on Apple Watches with SpO2 sensors in the US. Well, the Cupertino-based tech giant was also involved in a legal battle with health tech company AliveCor, which could've led to an import ban of Apple Watch by the International Trade Commission (ITC), but that won't happen now since the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in Apple's favor. The US Court of Appeals has upheld a decision by the US Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board...

In January, we learned that WhatsApp was testing a new home screen widget on Android to make Meta AI quickly accessible. Now we learn the company is testing another widget to make Meta AI easy to access. This revelation comes from WABetaInfo, who discovered this new widget in beta version 2.25.6.14 of WhatsApp for Android. You can see in the screenshots below that this new widget now has three shortcuts: one to open the chat with Meta AI, another to quickly share a photo with Meta AI, and a third for voice-based interaction with Meta AI. The size of this new widget can also be adjusted to...

Apple will launch the iPhone 17 Air with an extremely thin profile of just 5.5 mm (or 5.501 mm if you want to be super precise). The information comes from leakster Ice Universe, who said the rest of the dimensions, including the screen, will be the same as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The major difference between Air and Pro Max will be the thickness, as the flagship will be 8.725 mm. It is worth noting that both of them will keep the footprint of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is 163 mm in height x 77.6 mm in width. The display also won't change – 6.9" LTPO Super Retina with the same bezel...

Realme launched the P3 Pro and P3x last month, which will soon be joined by the P3 Ultra as the first-ever Ultra smartphone from Realme. Realme hasn't detailed the Realme P3 Ultra's specs sheet but said the smartphone would come with an "Ultra Design; Ultra Performance; Ultra Camera," offering a "fusion of style, speed, and superior imaging" to the users. While Realme hasn't revealed the P3 Ultra's specs or launch date, a teaser it posted shows the smartphone will have an accented power button on its right-side frame. More details about the Realme P3 Ultra should surface in...

During MWC 2025, Tecno announced four new smartphones from the Camon 40 series - Camon 40 Premier, 40 Pro 5G, 40 Pro and vanilla Camon 40. The Premier sits at the top-end with the most powerful chip, better display, cameras and charging. Tecno even took something from Xiaomi's playbook and offers its Pro model in two variants - 5G and 4G. The two devices are essentially the same, but the 4G variant is suitable for users in emerging economies where 5G still hasn't picked up. Or you are fine with 4G network speeds and you prefer to save a few bucks. Either way, we had some time with all...

vivo made the V50 official last month, and according to a new leak, it will soon be joined in India by the V50e. This model was previously spotted in the Geekbench database rocking the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and running Android 15. Today a new leak tells us that the V50e has a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as up to 256GB of storage. vivo V50 On the rear we'll get a 50 MP main camera using Sony's IMX882 sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide, while for selfies there's a 50 MP snapper on the front. The...

Yesterday, we came across a leaked image of what was believed to be the upcoming Meizu 22 Pro. As it turns out, the device in the image is the Meizu 22, and we have confirmation that it will be launching in April. Meizu 21 Pro (left) next to Meizu 22 (right) The launch will take place in China first while the global expansion is yet to be confirmed. Meizu 22 will be the first device from the 22 series, and it may be joined by a Pro model later on. Apart from the leaked image showcasing the altered camera island design, we don’t have much else to work with regarding specs. Meizu...

What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear about Acer? Laptops, most likely, and perhaps tablets, too. Well, Acer is now making a return to smartphones, and Amazon.in has revealed that the Taiwanese brand will launch new smartphones in India later this month. The promo page set up by Amazon.in on its website reveals Acer will launch new smartphones in India on March 25, but the teaser neither reveals the names nor the number of smartphones that Acer will introduce in India on March 25. However, since the launch is about two weeks away, we expect to hear more about...

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K80 series in November 2024, with the Pro version being one of the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Today, the company celebrated 100 days since the start of the first sale with an impressive milestone – 3.6 million units sold. This record for the Redmi K series includes the K80, K80 Pro, and the K80 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse Special Edition (yes, that's the whole name). Xiaomi is expected to introduce two more members to the lineup – Redmi K80 Ultra with a 6,500 mAh battery and a Dimensity 9400+ chipset, and a Redmi K80...

Tecno is on a roll – after unveiling the Camon 40 series and AI smart glasses, the company now turns its attention to laptops. Meet the new Tecno Megabook S14, an ultra-portable 14” laptop that weighs only 899g (1.98lbs). That’s not the only interesting fact about the S14 – there is a version of it powered by the Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100). That’s a 12-core chip (with custom Qualcomm CPU design) that runs at up to 3.4GHz with multiple cores active or up to 4.0GHz with two cores active. The Adreno GPU offers up to 3.8 TFLOPS of performance, while the Hexagon NPU can go up to 45 TOPS...

Honor Alpha Plan was introduced on Sunday, and now we learn more details from the company about its plans in the world of AI. James Li, CEO of Honor, attended two panels at MWC 2025 at which he revealed the company will push for open collaboration in artificial intelligence. He also talked about a recently published white paper on protecting user data and the five principles his company intends to follow. The Honor executive pointed out that the world is moving into a physical AI era. The industry needs to cooperate and co-create a platform for a wider range of devices that should...

Infinix recently unveiled the Note 50 and Note 50 Pro, and today, we learned the brand will introduce the Note 50x later this month. This revelation came from Infinix's Indian branch, which announced the Note 50x will launch in India on March 27. The picture we received from Infinix India shows the Note 50x in white color, while the image the brand has put on its official website shows the phone in a different shade. The Infinix Note 50x sports a "Gem Cut" camera module on its rear with Active Halo Lighting, which Infinix says is "a next-gen smart lighting system that will redefine...

The vivo T4x was launched today in India, just as the company promised last week. It is an affordable smartphone with a huge battery as its key selling point. The T4x is powered by a Dimensity 7300 chipset, coupled with 6/8 GB RAM and 128/256 GB storage. It is built around a 6.72” LCD with Full HD+ resolution, up to 120 Hz refresh rate, and 1,050 nits peak brightness. The camera combo on the back brings a 50 MP shooter and a dynamic light that can act as a notification light or provide more lighting in some portrait shots. The selfie shooter is 8 MP, sitting behind a punch...

Nothing officially announced its mid-range duo, the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. The two phones are based on the same platform, but the Pro version adds a couple of extra features, better cameras and a different design. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro The Phone (3a) Pro is built around a 6.77-inch OLED panel protected by Panda Glass. The panel is touted to reach 1,300 nits of brightness and supports 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color depth. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is responsible for driving those pixels, and depending on the region, you can get either 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB or...

Infinix launched the Note 50 series today, starting with the first two phones in Indonesia. The Note 50 and Note 50 Pro are based on LTE-only chipsets, but adopt a new design and larger batteries compared to their predecessors. Infinix has outfitted the Note 50 and Note 50 Pro with the Helio G100 chipset from Mediatek. While it's unfortunate that there isn't a different SoC, Indonesia is lagging behind with its 5G deployment. Both phone share the same footprint and display – a 6.78" AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution. The size and resolution are the same as on the Note 40 and...

A new vivo phone is coming to join the quickly expanding Y300 series. The phone is called Y300i and its model number V2444A was listed on the China Telecom website with its full specs sheet, and images, revealing yet another affordable midranger. vivo Y300i The phone packs a 6.68” LCD with HD+ resolution, and we expect the panel to have up to 120 Hz refresh rate because vivo is using the same screen in numerous other devices from the Y series. The chipset is Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, and we know from the listing the phone will have three memory options – 8/256 GB, 12/256 GB, and...

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X to tease another product launch. Following the iPhone 16e introduction last month, Apple is now focusing on its Air lineup. Based on previous reports this teaser should be about the upcoming 13” and 15” MacBook Air models equipped with the Apple M4 chip. This week. pic.twitter.com/uXqQaGNkSk— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 3, 2025 For reference, Apple launched its M3 MacBook Airs exactly one year ago. Apple is also expected to launch refreshed 11” and 13” iPad Airs with the M3 chip, which could very well be part of this upcoming launch. Apple is also rumored to...

TCL shared more details about its Nxtpaper 11 Plus tablet at MWC Barcelona 2025. The device was partially announced back at CES in January, but we are now getting the full scoop. Nxtpaper 11 Plus debuts TCL’s Nxtpaper 4.0 screen technology, which offers updated blue light filtering and a new nano-matrix lithography technology for the screen etching process. TCL claims it achieved enhanced visual clarity compared to its previous generations of Nxtpaper panels while still supporting 100% sRGB color gamut coverage. The tablet boasts an 11.5-inch IPS LCD with 2.2K resolution and a...

Realme has an ambitious goal – it wants to double its global user base over the next three years. And it starts today with the launch of the Realme 14 Pro series in Europe. That’s not all, this is Realme’s first MWC and it is making it special with a prototype smartphone with removable DSLR-like lenses. First unveiled in China, the Realme 14 Pro and Pro+ went to India and have now arrived in Europe. The two models will be available starting today (March 3). Realme 14 Pro+ • Realme 14 Pro The Realme 14 Pro+ starts at €530, while its sibling, the vanilla Pro starts at €430. The...

At MWC TCL introduced two new phones from its 60 series. The duo consists of the TCL 60 SE that comes with a Nxtpaper 4.0 screen and the TCL 60 R, which are both entry-level smartphones. TCL 60 SE Nxtpaper 5G • TCL 60 R 5G The 60 SE variant has a 6.7" screen with HD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. Its Nxtpaper display has an anti-glare coating and three modes to help reduce eye strain during reading. One of them is called Max Ink Mode, which offers up to 7 days of reading due to its low power consumption. TCL equipped the 60 SE with some AI features that are...

A few days after its Chinese launch, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is going global. The global version has some subtle differences, though. While the Chinese model packs a 6,000mAh battery, the global unit has a smaller 5,410mAh. The power pack still takes 90W wired and 80W wireless HyperCharge. The other difference is the choice of colors. In Europe, we get White, Black, and the special Silver Chrome edition. That means the Pine Green special edition remains exclusive to China. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra packs the full-fledged Snapdragon 8 Elite with up to 16GB of RAM. The phone has a frame...

HMD unveiled a few new devices at MWC 2025. Chief among these is probably the Fusion X1. It is a pretty modest phone specs-wise, but HMD is looking to sweeten the deal by offering the Xplora parental control platform. Since we are already on the topic, Xplora is a paid, subscription-based service that runs on the teen's phone and can send out alerts for different events, offer location tracking and history, controlled contacts, app approvals and remote screen time management. It sounds like a nice and complete suite for parental control, though we don't know exactly how much it...

The Itel Power 70 looks like a pretty nice overall package. First, let's tackle its claim to fame – the battery capacity. The phone has a pretty big but reasonably sized 6,000 mAh onboard battery. That allows it to maintain sensible proportions, measuring 165.92 x 77.31 x 7.98 mm and tipping the scale at 200 grams. The "trick" here is the additional 4,000 mAh charging case that Itel is throwing in as a launch gift with the phone. This extends the total battery capacity to 10,000 mAh (not counting charging loss). The Power 70 does not support wireless charging, so the case has to connect up to...

The Oppo Reno13 comes with a handful of upgrades this year, some resulting in measurable improvements in battery life. The battery capacity is now 5,600 mAh, up from 5,000 mAh on the Reno12 last year, and the phone runs on a supposedly more energy-efficient Dimensity 8350 SoC. The Reno13 also sports a 6.59-inch OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate. const BATTERY_TEST_PHONE_V2 = [13515, 13133, 13262, 13219, 13585, 13328]; As is usually the case with ColorOS/OxygenOS/Realme UI-powered devices, the Reno13 offers excellent battery life with an impressive 16:50h Active Use...

Infinix showcased a new concept device in its Zero series. The Zero Mini tri-fold brings an interesting take on the tri-fold form factor with a flip-style outward folding design that utilizes dual hinges. The dual hinge design allows the display to fold and unfold vertically and conform to three sizes. Infinix Zero Mini tri-fold concept The concept device is built to serve multiple purposes – it’s a full-fledged smartphone that can also fold down to a compact camera that you attach to your bag, bicycle or as a car dash cam. Infinix also envisions the Zero Mini tri-fold as a...

February is over and the Mobile World Congress is officially starting on Monday and Xiaomi unveiled its 15 Ultra for the Chinese market. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is exactly what we expected - a camera beast made even scarier thanks to the addition of a 200MP 100mm f/2.6 telephoto camera, and a flagship made better thanks to the new Snapdragon 8 Elite. Xiaomi is expected to make the 15 Ultra globally available ahead of the MWC tomorrow. We obtained a list of devices that will get Samsung's Android 15 One UI 7 software next. The Galaxy S24 family and Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 will kick things...

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra joins the competition at the cutting edge of smartphone photography with a 200MP periscope. Unlike its rivals from vivo and Honor, the Xiaomi also has a medium-range telephoto module. Plus, the 15 Ultra equips its main camera with a 1” sensor. Xiaomi 15 Ultra While photography is clearly this phone’s passion, it’s also an all-round flagship. It has a bright display with great image quality, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is as fast as ever while running the feature-rich HyperOS, the speakers are nice and loud too. The 5,410mAh battery offers class-leading endurance...