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HMD and Lava will both introduce smartphones that will receive broadcast TV without the need for internet or Wi-Fi. The devices will be showcased during the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which will take place between May 1 and 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The technology is called Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) and allows the phone to receive a signal and stream multimedia content without needing a cellular...

Canalys posted its latest research on global smartphone shipments. The report said 296.9 million units were moved in Q1 2025, just 0.2% up from the same period last year. Markets like Mainland China and the United States saw a healthy increase, which was offset by India, Europe, and the Middle East, where consumers approached the market cautiously. The decline in India, Latin America, and the Middle East indicated a saturation in replacement demand....

Following the launch of the Moto Edge 60 Fusion in India earlier this month, Motorola proceeded to introduce other members of the Edge 60 series – today, the Pro goes on pre-order. It’s the top dog of the series and stands out from the vanilla Edge 60 with a faster chipset (the Dimensity 8350 Extreme instead of 7300), a color spectrum sensor and Pantone validation for the camera, plus a larger 6,000mAh Si/C battery with faster 90W wired and 15W...

HMD and Lava will both introduce smartphones that will receive broadcast TV without the need for internet or Wi-Fi. The devices will be showcased during the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which will take place between May 1 and 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The technology is called Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) and allows the phone to receive a signal and stream multimedia content without needing a cellular...

Sony Group might spin off the Semiconductor division into a separate business entity, Bloomberg reports. According to people familiar with the matter, the Japanese company is considering distributing the bulk of the chip business to shareholders, retaining a minority stake after the spinoff. The change might occur as soon as this year, but deliberations are still ongoing, especially given the volatility of markets in the wake of US President Donald...

MediaTek is working on its 2025 flagship chipset and it sounds like it’s going to be a monster, based on information shared by Digital Chat Station. The chip will be fabbed on TSMC’s N3P node (the 9400 and 9400+ are N3E) and will feature an all-large CPU core architecture, plus a significantly more powerful NPU. According to the leakster, the Dimensity 9500 will have this CPU configuration: 1x Travis + 3x Alto + 4x Gelas. We don’t know what Alto...

Samsung has been using the same 12 MP camera for the front-facing shooter since the Galaxy S23 series and will continue to do so. Recent reports revealed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will also get the S5K3LU sensor, also known as ISOCELL 3LU. This information adds to previous rumors that Samsung will implement the 200 MP main camera in the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold SE. Samsung is a company that doesn't like to change a lot from one generation...

Oppo launched the K13 in India last week, and it now seems like there's going to be a Turbo version for at least the Chinese market. This one is coming soon and today a hands-on shot of its back has been leaked. You can see it below. The K13 Turbo's unique selling point will allegedly be the fact that it will sport an active fan for cooling as well as RGB lights on the back. It will be powered by the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. Unfortunately,...

Following its announcement in China as the OnePlus 13T, OnePlus India confirmed its plans to launch the device locally under a different name – the OnePlus 13s. The brand did not share the exact launch date for now. The device is expected to feature the same core specs as the OnePlus 13T, including a 6.32-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite chipset, and a 6,260mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The landing page on OnePlus India’s website showcases...

Late last year, ZTE launched the nubia Z70 Ultra, its Snapdragon 8 Elite powered camera phone. Now the company has cooked up an “S” upgrade with a larger image sensor in the 35mm main camera and a larger battery. Also new today is the nubia Tablet Pro – a flagship tablet with no 3D gimmicks. nubia Z70S Ultra The nubia Z70S Ultra arrives with a 50MP 1/1.3” OmniVision Light Fusion 900 sensor (sometimes translated as “Light Hunter”). The original Z70...

The Chinese smartphone market grew by 5% in Q1, 2025. A total of 70.9 million smartphones were shipped in the country during the January–March period, according to Canalys estimates, with Xiaomi and Huawei leading the way. Xiaomi saw an impressive 40% annual growth in shipment numbers and now controls 19% of the market. The brand expanded on its synergy between its ecosystem products and was also favored by China’s nationwide device subsidy program....

Huawei launched the Enjoy 80 in China earlier this month, and today we learned the phone will go global. According to reports from Russia, it will be called Nova Y73 and will stick to the same specs, down to the 12nm chipset Kirin 710, launched over 6 years ago. Huawei Enjoy 80 Huawei will offer the Nova Y73 with 8 GB RAM and either 128 GB or 256 GB storage; the 512 GB option is gone. The fancy white-gold color option and the green leather back...

Week 17 was filled with new phone announcements and one of them ended up topping our trending chart. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro took victory, ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A56, while another rookie rounded up the podium - the OnePlus 13T. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] The Galaxy S25 Ultra managed to somehow retain its fourth position, despite all the surrounding action. The next three positions bring three more new faces. The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro narrowly...

This week, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S24 series has joined the Certified Re-Newed program in the US. These phones have been repaired by Samsung engineers with 100% genuine parts, have a brand new battery installed and have a 1-year manufacturer warranty. And keep in mind that the S24 generation is slated for 7 major updates – Android 15/One UI 7 is currently rolling out (after a short hiccup), which leaves six more years of support. The...

Week number seventeen was quite a busy one in terms of phone announcements. Let's start with the OnePlus 13T - OnePlus' new compact flagship. It brings a 6.3-inch display and a 6,260mAh battery - that's nearly 1 amp per inch! Also on board is the Snapdragon 8 Elite and two 50MP cameras on the back - a wide and a 2x zoom. The OnePlus 13T launched in China, starting at CNY 3,399 ($446) - sales start on April 30. The vivo X200 Ultra is also official...

The vivo X200 Ultra is the kind of phone that is built to cause envy in those that don’t have it – which will be almost everyone outside of China, since vivo has not announced any plans to make the Ultra available outside of its home market. We know some of you will try importing it, but most can only sigh wistfully. vivo X200 Ultra The X200 Ultra builds on the already powerful hardware of the X200 Pro with a sharper display (1440p+ vs. 1260p+)...

Yesterday was a big day for Motorola, as it announced the Edge 60, Edge 60 Pro, Razr 60, and Razr 60 Ultra. The Edge 60 Pro is also headed to India, the brand has now revealed, and it will have its launch over there on April 30. The phone will be sold through Flipkart, Motorola's online store, as well as "leading retail stores", whatever that means. In its teaser materials for the Indian launch, Motorola says the Edge 60 Pro has the "world's most...

Last week we asked you whether your phone has received the Android 15 update yet. Many already have, which is encouraging to see, but it’s not all rosy. Over 40% of people who responded to our poll have Android 15 running on their phone – or rather the manufacturer’s implementation of Android 15. Around a third of voters are still waiting, even though the first updates started rolling out since October (that was for the Pixels, of course). Worryingly,...

The iQOO Neo10 Pro got official in China in November, but it now seems like it's going to soon be joined by a Pro+ version. The iQOO Neo10 Pro+'s specs have been leaked today, let's take a look. The phone will allegedly be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, unlike the Pro which went with the Dimensity 9400. The Pro+ reportedly has a 6.82-inch touchscreen with "2K" resolution, a 50 MP main rear camera, an 8 MP auxiliary rear camera, a 16...

This week, Motorola unveiled its new flip foldables, which boast dust resistance (IP48) – a rare feature on foldables. Also this week, Samsung’s mid-rangers drop even lower but there are some alluring alternatives. The Razrs first. The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra features a proper flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, unlike the “s” chip of its predecessor. It has a large, bright 7” 4,000 nits display with a higher resolution (1224p+, up from 1080p+)...

Realme 14T is the latest addition to the brand’s number series. It boasts an AMOLED display, Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging. Realme 14T is built around a 6.67-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is rated at up to 2,100 nits peak local brightness and features an embedded optical fingerprint scanner. Realme 14T is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with 8GB RAM...

Google Pixel 7a devices with swollen batteries will be replaced for free. The company started a replacement program that allows users with problematic devices to get their phones fixed in seven regions. The symptoms of a problem that might qualify for free replacement include visible swelling, separation of the back cover, or abnormal battery behavior — considerably quicker discharge even with limited usage. The Pixel 7a devices are entitled to...

Motorola launched its Razr 60 series foldables and the Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro yesterday and it also announced a new smartwatch and TWS earbuds. Moto Watch Fit Moto Watch Fit is a budget smartwatch equipped with a 1.9-inch OLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and 1,000 nits peak brightness. It boots a custom RTOS so it cannot install additional apps. It pairs over Bluetooth 5.3 to any Android phone and you can use the moto watch app to create watch...

Samsung is expected to launch the thin Galaxy S25 Edge on May 13, with a global rollout two weeks later. The smartphone was reported to be priced between the S25+ and S25 Ultra, and we now have confirmation of that because Samsung accidentally leaked the prices on its own website. The 256 GB version of Galaxy S25 Edge will cost CAD 1,678 (approximately $1,200/€1,100), while the 512 GB variant will be CAD 1,858 (about $1,350/€1,200). These prices...

Apple could be hit with tariffs for importing its devices to the US after all, as Donald Trump pivoted towards another solution – negotiating with each country and company during the 90-day pause. Apple would be most affected by tariffs on goods imported from China, India, and Vietnam, where iPhones, iPads and other accessories are mostly made. In practice, the US President has proven that his decisions on tariffs are rarely final, which only brings...

Apple saw strong initial demand for iPhone 16e, reveals CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) in its latest report. The non-flagship performed than its predecessor, the 2022 iPhone SE, in the US. Demand for current-gen iPhones was higher in Q1, the report added. 74% of all phones Apple sold were part of the iPhone 16 family, compared with 68% share for the iPhone 15 lineup last year. The iPhone 16e, which is technically a midranger in the...

Samsung launched the Galaxy A36 for $399 in the United States, and now the phone is even cheaper. The Korean company is currently offering the phone with a $50 discount without any strings attached. The initial deals for the Galaxy A36 featured a trade-in discount of up to $150 when trading in your old devices. The new deal requires no trade-in to avail. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13497, 1#] Samsung is offering the Galaxy A36 with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB...

Meta has announced several new features, a couple of new styles, and improved availability for the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, the company's AR accessory. Starting with the new features, the live translate feature that was previously available in Early Access is now rolling out in all markets. Users will be able to converse in English, French, Italian, and Spanish even without an internet connection as long as the language pack is downloaded in advance....

After a long wait and a false start, One UI 7 (based on Android 15) is finally rolling out in new markets including India. It starts with recent flagship models: Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra, along with Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 (but not the S24 FE). People reporting in the One UI 7 update (image source: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4) You can check out the official timeline for India, with the caveat that it is subject to change if any issues occur during the...

A couple of months ago, Realme launched the GT7 Pro Racing Edition in China as a more affordable version of the original GT 7 Pro – the 12/256GB models sell for CNY 2,900 and CNY 3,500, respectively. Now there is an even more affordable version available that still offers flagship performance. The Realme GT7 is powered by the latest Dimensity 9400+, which brings improvements to CPU and NPU performance. The chipset is paired with 12GB or 16GB of...

While Samsung is still rolling out One UI 7 to its fleet of devices, a new report suggests that the brand is already working on One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung is expected to launch One UI 8 later this year, followed by version 8.5, which would replace the usual “.1” update from past years. The team over at SammyPolice discovered One UI 8.5 references in Samsung’s software system code, which suggests that version 8.1 will be skipped....

HBO's streaming platform Max is now enforcing a crackdown on password sharing. You can choose to add an “Extra Member” to your subscription for an extra $7.99 per month. This option is available exclusively for family members who live outside the same household; those living together are currently exempt from this fee. The bundles that Max currently offers in the United States include Basic with Ads for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, Standard...

Oppo launched the K12 in China last April, and a year later, the brand introduced the 's' model. However, the Oppo K12s isn't an entirely new smartphone. It's a version of the Oppo K13 introduced in India yesterday, but with NFC, more memory configurations, and an extra color option. Oppo K13 • Oppo K12s The Oppo K12s comes with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, a 6.67" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, and a 7,000 mAh battery with 80W charging support. The...

Yesterday, vivo launched the X200 Ultra and X200s, today belongs to the tablets. The vivo Pad5 Pro is the first slate to be powered by the Dimensity 9400 and it is joined by a more affordable vivo Pad SE (here the “S” stands for “Study”). Also new today is the vivo Watch 5. vivo Pad5 Pro The vivo Pad5 Pro is a 13” tablet with a bright (1,200 nits) LCD. The display has 3,096 x 2,064px resolution and is good for streaming (10-bit colors, HDR10), gaming...

Honor X60 GT is now official in China, five days after it was listed for registrations. The device comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a 6,300 mAh battery, which is one of the biggest cells the company has ever used in its smartphones. The Honor X60 GT is one of three GT devices, scheduled for this week; the GT Pro phone and GT Pad Pro tablet are coming tomorrow, April 23. This one brings a 6.7" AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution (technically...

The iPhone 17 Pro series is set to receive a new color option called Sky Blue. The news was reported by leakster Majin Bu, who holds a solid track record with Apple devices. iPhone 17 Pro in Sky Blue (unofficial render) As per the leak, the upcoming color option for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will look similar to the Sky Blue M4 MacBook Air, which launched last month. According to “sources close to the supply chain” Apple has already manufactured...

Xiaomi introduced a new wearable in India - the Redmi Watch Move. It is a basic smartwatch with some lovely features, such as an AMOLED screen and long battery life for a device in this price segment. The Redmi Watch Move has a 1.85” rectangular screen with a resolution of 390 x 450 pixels. It has 600 nits brightness, which Xiaomi says is “segment's best,” and the panel is also "segment's smoothest." The wearable is also the best in its price range,...

The vivo T4, launching on April 22, was rumored to come with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC at the helm. That rumor has turned out to be true since vivo took to X to announce that the vivo T4 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip. It also said that the T4 scored over 820,000 points in the AnTuTu benchmark test. When you got the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Processor, multitasking gets done with your eyes closed. The new vivo T4 launches on 22nd April!Know...

Oppo has expanded its portfolio of K-series smartphones by introducing the Oppo K13. The biggest highlight of the Oppo K13 is its battery. The smartphone packs a massive 7,000 mAh battery inside an 8.45mm thick body that weighs 208g. The K13 supports 80W charging, and with the bundled 80W power adapter, it's advertised to charge up to 100% in 56 minutes. The Oppo K13 also has the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC under the hood, paired with 8GB of RAM. The...

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Turbo 4 smartphone in January, and now it is gearing up for a new launch this week. The company confirmed that the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro will officially arrive on Thursday, April 24. Redmi already has a themed landing page on its website, where we saw the phone will look a lot like its non-Pro sibling. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro We know the phone will be among the first devices with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 premium chipset....

The new F7 series from Poco lacks a vanilla model – there are only Pro and Ultra versions. And as far as value for money goes (the brand’s key selling point), some believe that the Poco X7 Pro is better than the F7 Pro. Right now, the Poco X7 Pro starts at €320 and you can add 4GB of RAM for €20, doubling the storage is another €20. While not quite a flagship chip, the Dimensity 8400 Ultra is unique with its eight Cortex-A725 cores. Also, the display...

Android 16 reached the Platform Stability milestone with beta 3 that came out in mid-March. One more beta is expected later this month to fix any remaining issues and we should see the stable release soon. For example, Pixels should get it by the end of June. Android 16 release roadmap Google phones are not the only ones that will get Android 16 quickly – Xiaomi released a Developer Preview last week for the Xiaomi 15 and 14T Pro, OnePlus has several...

This sucks – not the new Oppo Find X8 phones, last week’s poll shows that those are awesome. What sucks is that with no plans for global availability, many fans don’t have the option of getting one, even if it’s their top pick. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra was welcomed by a virtual parade – half of voters would buy one if they could. Some like it so much that they will try importing one, despite all the headaches and issues that come with that (e.g. does...

Last week, the Samsung Galaxy A36 got its first discount and that is still in effect. The Galaxy A56 is still “coming soon” and will have a starting price of $500. After the A36 and A56 were announced, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE deals dried up. Now they are back – an 8/128GB unit costs $500, the same as the A56. However, the FE model has a higher-end chipset (Exynos 2400e vs. 1580), better water resistance (IP68 vs. IP67) and a telephoto camera (8MP...

vivo will unveil the T4 on April 22, and the brand recently confirmed the smartphone would pack a 7,300 mAh battery with 90W charging speed. Now, vivo has revealed more details about the T4 to build hype around it. Let's talk about the camera first. vivo said the T4 will feature a 50MP camera, using the Sony IMX882 sensor and capable of recording 4K videos. Next is the screen. The vivo T4 will feature a quad-curved display, which is touted as the...

A few days ago, OnePlus announced it would unveil the OnePlus 13T on April 24 in China. The brand revealed its design, color options, and screen size. Now, it has confirmed a few more features of the OnePlus 13T, including one of the most important specifications - its chipset. [#InlinePriceWidget,13477,1#] The OnePlus 13T will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC - the same chip that powers the OnePlus 13. OnePlus also confirmed that the dual...

nubia first teased the Z70S Ultra at the end of March, and now we're finally closer to its unveiling. The brand has revealed that it's making the phone official on April 28. It also thankfully released a bunch of promo images depicting the device in the two colorways in which it will be offered. nubia Z70S Ultra official images Its full name actually seems to be nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition, and when you look at the gray/black version you...

The new Galaxy A series is here and if you are looking to upgrade your older budget device, especially if it's a Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are both very sensible options. If, for whatever reason, you'd like to stick with Samsung's ecosystem, then these two phones should definitely be on your list. The difference in MSRP between the two is about €80 in the EU, but in reality, third-party stores have already slashed...

Huawei is working on an Enjoy 80 smartphone, and it seems like a launch is just around the corner. The device appeared in live hands-on photos, revealing a simple design and four color options – Field Green, Sky Blue, Sky White, and Golden Black. Huawei Enjoy 80 The images were spotted on Weibo, revealing a mysterious button on the left side – an alert slider or a key for quick access to system apps. We doubt Huawei went for an AI button, especially...

Like the Galaxy S24 series, the One UI 7 stable update's rollout for the Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Fold SE was also paused by Samsung. However, the good news for owners of these foldables is that Samsung has resumed the rollout. [#InlinePriceWidget,13192,1#] The One UI 7 stable update is seeding in Korea with firmware version F741NKSU2BYD9 for Flip6, F956NKSU2BYD9 for Fold6, and F958NKSU2BYD9 for Fold SE. If you live in Korea and...