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It was another record-breaking quarter for Apple as strong iPhone demand and revenue from its services were enough to overcome the global memory chip supply constraints that are plaguing the industry. Revenues stood at $109.4 billion - up 16% compared to last year. Net profits came in at $29.8 billion, which is a 27% lift from Q3,2025. Apple had yet another strong quarter of iPhone demand with revenues reaching $54.2 billion for the three-month period ending on June 27, 2026. The figure represents a 21% rise compared to the same time last year. The services division, which...

After several teasers, OnePlus has officially launched the N6x in India. The new handset is a more affordable version of the OnePlus N6, which debuted late last month. The OnePlus N6x features a 6.8-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It also includes a microSD card slot for storage expansion. One of the key highlights of the OnePlus N6x is its large 7,000mAh battery, which the company claims can...

vivo started teasing the S2 earlier this week, and today, its Indian branch revealed the smartphone will be unveiled on August 6 at 12 PM IST. The promo page set up by vivo on its official Indian website also includes an image of the S2, revealing its design. On the front is a curved display with a punch-hole in the center for the selfie camera. Around the back is a horizontally aligned camera island, housing two cameras and a circular flash. On the vivo S2's right side frame, made of plastic, are the volume rocker and power button. At the top are the secondary mic and...

Smartphones with ultra-thin bezels have been around for years, but a truly bezelless display has remained out of reach. Tecno is now looking to change that with its Next-Gen Borderless Concept Phone, a prototype device featuring a display with true zero bezels. Tecno has confirmed in an official press release that its Next-Gen Borderless Concept phone features a display with 0mm bezels. The concept device will be showcased at IFA 2026 in Berlin this September. According to the company, the 0mm display bezels were achieved through “advanced internal stacking, new screen packaging...

Samsung introduced the Galaxy F70e in February, with the F70 Pro expected to be the next addition to the F70 lineup, as it was spotted in the GSMA database a few months ago and recently popped up on Geekbench with its key specs. While Samsung hasn't announced the Galaxy F70 Pro's launch date yet, we know it's coming soon as Indian online retailer Flipkart has started teasing the phone on its website. Flipkart also gave us a glimpse of the Galaxy F70 Pro's design. It sports a vertically aligned camera island on the rear, featuring three circles - one each for the primary and ultrawide...

The Fairphone 6 launched back in June of last year, and we’ve yet to see any signs of its successor. Being that we’re in the midst of a global memory chip crisis certainly hasn’t helped the Dutch-based sustainable brand, but a new report suggests we may see a Fairphone 6+ soon. The device was spotted in a listing by the folks over at NieuweMobiel and, interestingly enough, the 6+ will feature more RAM than the current Fairphone 6. We can see three listings for the Fairphone 6+ with the models all reportedly featuring 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. As a reminder, the regular Fairphone 6...

We've been hearing about the Galaxy Tab S12 series for the past few months, and Samsung has confirmed that it's coming this year without getting specific. This confirmation came from Samsung executive Daniel Araujo during the company's Q3 earnings call while replying to a question about the financial difficulties faced by Samsung's mobile unit during the RAM crisis. Araujo said, “To manage this (financial difficulty), we’re focused on maintaining strong sales momentum of the S26 series, while ensuring the successful launch of new premium products coming out in the second half, such as the...

Huawei has scheduled a product launch event for August 5, where it will unveil the nova 16 SE alongside newer versions of the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design and MatePad Pro. The company will also introduce a new MateBook Pro S and a lineup of RGB MiniLED TVs. The nova 16 SE is confirmed to be powered by the Kirin 8020 chipset and feature a 6.84-inch AMOLED display with up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness. It will also feature a 50MP primary rear camera with Red Maple Imaging technology and pack an 8,500mAh battery with support for 66W wired fast charging. The handset will run...

Redmi launched the Turbo 5 Max in January, and it's already working on its successor, details about which first surfaced earlier this month. Today we also get to see its fresh, revamped design in the image you can see below. Gone is the left-aligned vertical camera island, as in its place we get a Pixel-like camera bar that runs across the top of the phone. The device is rumored to sport a 7-inch flat screen with a "2K" resolution and a 10,000 mAh battery, 1,000 mAh bigger than the one in its predecessor. The Turbo 6 Max is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s...

The Poco M8 Power is going to be launched in India on August 4, and it's expected to be a rebranded Redmi Note 17. Ahead of its debut, the phone has been showcased in hands-on photos in three colors, which you can see below. Poco M8 Power hands-on images Naturally, the orange colorway is the most striking (and Apple-inspired). Thus, it's the star of the quick hands-on video you can see below. Heres a good look at the upcoming Poco M8 Power#Poco #PocoM8Power pic.twitter.com/uiarEkb8S9— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) July 29, 2026 From the same source as these photos and videos...

The vivo S2 is rumored to launch in India on August 6, with the company recently confirming its arrival and teasing the handset's design. Ahead of its debut, a new leak has revealed the phone's full specifications and expected pricing. According to a tipster on X, the vivo S2 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will carry a launch price of between INR 40,000 and INR 45,000. The tipster adds that the handset will have a box price of INR 66,999. The vivo S2 is tipped to feature a 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to be powered...

According to a new leak, the Realme 16x 5G could soon make its debut in India. The Indian variant is tipped to feature a larger battery than the global variant. The handset was also recently spotted on the BIS certification website, hinting at an imminent launch. The leak claims that the India-bound Realme 16x will pack a 7,000mAh battery, replacing the 6,600mAh cell found in the global version. The leak suggests that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and ship with Android 16 out of the box. It is also tipped to come with a 144Hz display, a 50MP...

iQOO introduced the Z11 Lite in India last week, and now a Gadgets360 report claims the company will launch the Z11 in the country in August. The publication also claims that the iQOO Z11 will launch in India with the Dimensity 7500 Turbo SoC, making it the first smartphone in the Asian country to have that chip under the hood. The Z11 launched in China is powered by the Dimensity 8500 SoC, while Malaysia got the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Additionally, the publication states that the Indian Z11 will feature a 3D curved display. iQOO Z11 (Chinese model) • iQOO Z11 (Malaysian...

The Redmi Note 17 series finally has an official launch date for India. Just as previously speculated, the Note 17 and Note 17 Pro will be introduced on August 6. The accompanying teasers showcase the Note 17 in blue and purple colors. We get confirmation of an AMOLED screen and a sizeable 8,000mAh battery, which would match the Chinese version that launched earlier this month. A recent Geekbench run also revealed that the Indian Redmi Note 17 will feature the same Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip alongside 8GB RAM and Android 16, presumably with HyperOS 3 on top. If the Indian Note 17 turns...

Nothing has yet to launch a smartwatch under its own brand, despite offering several models under its CMF brand. However, a new rumor now suggests the company's first Nothing-branded smartwatch is on the way. According to tipster Yogesh Brar, Nothing is developing a smartwatch, with a launch reportedly planned for September. CMF Watch 3 Pro The tipster claims the wearable will offer Nothing's signature design language, hinting at the use of transparent or translucent elements. Brar also claims that the smartwatch will launch in select markets and carry a price tag of under...

A new rumor suggests Huawei could expand the nova 16 lineup with the launch of the nova 16 SE. The company's last SE-branded nova smartphone debuted in 2024 as part of the nova 12 series. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the upcoming Huawei nova 16 SE will borrow its design from Honor's Power2 smartphone. Honor Power2 According to the leak, the handset will feature a flat LTPS OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, along with a gradient-finished rear panel. The nova 16 SE is also tipped to be powered by Huawei's Kirin 8020 chipset and feature a 50MP primary rear camera...

Recently, references to the Poco M8 Power were discovered in the latest HyperOS firmware, hinting at an imminent launch. Now, Poco India has officially revealed that the smartphone will debut next week. Poco has confirmed via a post on X that the Poco M8 Power will be unveiled in India on August 4. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart. Alongside announcing the launch date, the company also teased the smartphone in an orange color option with a textured rear panel. The teaser confirms that the handset will pack an 8,000mAh battery and a 50MP primary rear camera. The Poco...

A new report claims that Apple will unveil its first smart glasses in June 2027, with a commercial launch expected later in the year. The report also suggests that the company is preparing to introduce its latest smartwatches in 2026. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman claims that Apple plans to unveil its long-rumored smart glasses at WWDC 2027, giving developers time to build apps ahead of the product's commercial release. Samsung's smart glasses running Android XR The Apple smart glasses, codenamed N50, were originally slated to debut this year....

Last week, Honor announced that it will showcase its Robot Phone at the "Imaging Technology Launch Event," held in partnership with Arri. Ahead of the event, the company has now confirmed the smartphone's official launch date. In a post on Weibo, Honor revealed that the Robot Phone will go official in China on August 12. Notably, reservations for the smartphone went live in the country earlier this month. The Weibo post doesn’t reveal any other details of the phone, however, a recent leak suggested that the Robot Phone will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a...

Samsung is internally testing Android 17-based One UI 9 for several Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 series; however, the Korean company has released One UI 9 beta only for the Galaxy S26 lineup so far. Well, the good news is the Galaxy S25 series could receive One UI 9 beta soon. The first One UI 9 beta build for the Galaxy S25 Ultra has been spotted on Samsung's server with firmware versions S938NKSUBZZG8/S938NOKRBZZG8/S938NKSUBDZG8. However, note that the build is for the S25 Ultra's Korean model, so expect the One UI 9 beta to release in South Korea first, then expand to other...

Samsung unveiled its 2026 foldable lineup and the book-style family now features two distinct models - the shorter and wider (4:3) Galaxy Z Fold8, aimed at media consumption and everyday usability. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra retains the taller, productivity-focused design with upgraded cameras and a larger battery. Both are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but the Ultra is positioned as Samsung's premium foldable for power users. Pre-orders are now open, with global availability starting August 7. Pricing starts at €1,999/$1,899.99 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 and €2,200/$2,099.99 for the...

This week, Samsung unveiled its next generation foldables, which included the first wide foldable in Europe (the Huawei Pura X Max never did launch on the Old Continent). The company is also launching a pair of new smartwatches. Currently, the foldables and watches are on pre-order – open sales start in early August. Here are some of the offers we found for the new models. You can check out our hands-on review for a closer look at the Galaxy Z Fold8 (the new wide foldable), the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (the successor to the Z Fold7) and the Galaxy Z Flip8. There are no offers from Amazon on...

Samsung believes that foldables are the future – and, perhaps, that wide models like the new Galaxy Z Fold8 are the future of foldables. What do you think? Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, despite its plain name, this is a brand new category for the Galaxy foldable family. And while this isn’t the first wide foldable to hit the market, it’s the one that will have the widest reach on the global market. At least until Apple releases its first foldable, which is rumored to be a wide one. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 We have a hands-on review with the Z Fold8, plus an in-depth...

OnePlus recently revealed the design of the N6x, which will be launched on July 31. The brand also said that the N6x can provide up to 2.5 days of battery life on a single charge without revealing battery capacity. Well, we now know how big the smartphone's battery will be. OnePlus has announced that the N6x will pack a 7,000 mAh battery, which is 1,000 mAh smaller than the N6. A 7000mAh battery gives the #OnePlusN6x more power for your day.Get notified: https://t.co/vxFOKfyrc3 pic.twitter.com/THzAhKI0ZB— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 24, 2026 A promo page set up by Amazon.in...

vivo is unveiling the X300 E next week and ahead of that the phone has been listed by China Telecom's website. This has revealed its main specs. The device has the model number V2612A. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and will be offered in three RAM/storage combos: 8/256GB, 12/256GB, and 12/512GB. It has a 6.59-inch screen, a 50MP main camera as well as an additional 50MP camera and an 8MP camera on the back, and a 50MP selfie snapper. It will be available in Moonlight White, Sunlight Orange, and Midnight Black. The vivo X300 E measures 157.52 x 74.33 x 7.99 mm and...

Google is unveiling the Pixel 11 family on August 12, and ahead of that, the company's VP of Devices and Services Shakil Barkat has confirmed what we were all fearing: price hikes are coming. Barkat has unsurprisingly revealed that, like all other consumer tech companies, Google is also facing an unprecedented surge in costs, noting that there's never been an increase in memory prices quite like this one. The exec says the company has "shielded" its customers from "supply fluctuations for as long as possible", but the "economics have fundamentally shifted". So, the entire Pixel...

Samsung unveiled its latest foldables earlier this week, including the new wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The company also introduced the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. All of the new devices are now available for pre-order on Amazon UK. Besides the latest launches, we've also spotted discounts on a couple of other phones. The Galaxy Z Fold8 brings an all-new form-factor with a 4:3 ratio inner display and a wide design. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7 and offers newer hardware. ...

iQOO has officially launched the Z11 Lite in India after revealing nearly every aspect of the smartphone ahead of its debut, leaving only the pricing under wraps. The iQOO Z11 Lite is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The handset also includes a microSD card slot for further storage expansion. Up front, it features a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. For photography, the phone gets a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary camera, accompanied by a 0.08MP...

Lava announced its partnership with Flipkart earlier this month for its new Virat smartphone series, built for the youth and online-first buyers. And as promised, the Indian handset maker today launched the Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G as the first smartphones under the Virat series with sub-INR15,000 ($155/€135) price tags. Lava Virat V1 5G Let's talk about the Lava Virat V1 5G first. It's powered by the Unisoc T8200 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone has 64GB of storage onboard, which is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. In terms of software, the Lava Virat V1 5G runs...

The Oppo K15 has been quietly unveiled in China, joining the K15 Pro and K15 Pro+, which debuted in April. The standard K15 retains the same design language as its Pro siblings and also features a built-in active cooling fan. It is already available for purchase in China and is being offered in a sole 12GB/256GB variant, which is priced at CNY 2,299 ($340). The handset sports a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits peak brightness, and 1.5K resolution. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. At the back, the Oppo K15 features a dual-rear...

A recent leak claimed that vivo is preparing to launch the S2 to India as the successor to the vivo S1, which debuted in 2019. New leaks have now revealed the phone's launch date, first sale date, design, and key specs. Tipster Abhishek Yadav has claimed on X that the vivo S2 will launch in India on August 6, with sales expected to begin on August 11. The handset is tipped to be available in 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB configurations and in Regal Bronze, Sapphire Blue, and Silk White shades. Meanwhile, another leak has revealed the phone's design, which appears similar to the Vivo...

OnePlus introduced the N6 as the first smartphone in its new N Series last month, and over a week ago, it started teasing the N6x as the next member of the series. Today, the Chinese brand announced that the N6x will launch on July 31. Arriving earlier than x-pected. Get notified: https://t.co/M8qRbJlsGF pic.twitter.com/63Q14SmSO6— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 23, 2026 Additionally, OnePlus gave us our best look yet at the N6x, which will come in two colors - Burgundy Red and Ice Blue. OnePlus N6x's color options The OnePlus N6x has a flat design, with its back panel...

We're just weeks away from Google's Pixel 11 series launch, and by now, almost everything about the upcoming lineup has leaked. A fresh leak has now revealed the complete color lineup for the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. The latest renders, shared by MyMobiles in collaboration with OnLeaks, reveal that the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro phones will each be offered in four color options. The standard Pixel 11 is said to arrive in Fuchsia, Light Sterling, Moss, and Midnight Haze. Fuchsia appears to be a vibrant pink finish, making it the boldest color option in...

Google announced an upgraded Android Switch iOS migration tool for Android 17 during the Android Show I/O Edition 2026. The company has now offered new details about the feature and its availability. The enhanced Android Switch tool is now available on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. It is also rolling out to the Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 series running Android 17. However, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series users will not receive the upgraded iOS migration tool. Google added that support for more Android devices will be introduced...

HMD has unveiled a new 2G feature phone called Nokia 123 Shield, which the brand touts as its "most affordable water and dust-resistant feature phone" that's also optimized for "reliable call quality." HMD says the Nokia 123 Shield can withstand rain, splashes, sand, and dust, and while it isn't advertising any IP rating for the phone, a footnote on the official website says the Nokia 123 Shield "meets the requirements of IP65 rating under IEC standard 60529." Furthermore, HMD states that the Nokia 123 Shield is built from the ground up for outdoor workers. It has a slip-resistant...

Garmin has announced its first screen-free fitness tracker called the CIRQA Smart Band. Unlike similar alternatives in the market, Garmin’s offering does not require a subscription to access advanced fitness and wellness features. The Garmin CIRQA Smart Band is claimed to deliver up to 10 days of battery life from a single charge even with 24/7 health monitoring. It features a fiber-reinforced polymer case with a fabric strap and can be worn around the wrist or the arm. The module weighs 14.8 grams and gets a 5ATM rating. As for health and fitness tracking, the smart band...

Samsung introduced the Privacy Display feature with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which makes it hard for others to see the contents on the phone's screen when viewed from an angle. With the fourth One UI 9 beta released last week, Samsung made the Privacy Display more useful. The One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S26 Ultra brings picture-in-picture (PiP) video support for the Privacy Display, meaning that when you start watching a video in PiP mode with Privacy Display enabled, only that PiP window is obscured, while the contents on the rest of the screen remain visible at off-angle. You can...

Last week, OnePlus teased the arrival of a new N-series smartphone in India, the OnePlus N6x. Now, the company has shared another teaser, offering a sneak peek at the handset's design and color options. While OnePlus is yet to announce the launch date for the N6x in India, the latest teaser confirms that the smartphone will be available in light blue and maroon color options. The teaser also offers a glimpse of the handset's design, revealing a flat rear panel and a flat frame. It features a pill-shaped rear camera module with an LED flash positioned alongside it, marking a...

Samsung Electronics has established a Robotics eXperience (RX) Business Promotion Office that will be led by CEO TM Roh. This division will consolidate Samsung’s existing robotic research and development efforts. Lee Dong-geon, who previously led robot strategies for Boston Dynamics while he was at Hyundai, will serve as the head of the Robotics Strategy Team. The RX division will be headquartered at Samsung’s Seoul R&D Campus in Umyeon-dong, but the company will open research hubs in the US, China and Japan. Samsung’s plan is to focus on industrial robots first – it wants to use...

Samsung is set to host its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, July 22, in London, UK. The company is expected to unveil its next-generation Galaxy Z foldables, including a new Galaxy Z Fold model with a wide form-factor, alongside the latest Galaxy Watch lineup. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung's official website and YouTube channel, starting at 9:00 AM EDT, 3:00 PM CET, 6:30 PM IST, and 1:00 PM UTC. You can also watch the keynote live using the embedded stream below. Want to know what Samsung has in store for Galaxy Unpacked? Check out our detailed roundup of everything...

Apple has rolled out the fourth developer beta of iOS 27. According to a new report, the update includes code strings that reference the company's rumored foldable iPhone, which is widely expected to be called the iPhone Ultra. The folks over at Macworld discovered new code strings in the Battery Health section of iOS 27 Beta 4 that reference an iPhone with multiple batteries. According to the report, the beta includes strings such as "the batteries in this iPhone are performing as expected" and "the health of the batteries in this iPhone has significantly degraded." Another string...

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched two Note 17 series smartphones in China last week - the Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro. The brand is also working on bringing the lineup to international markets, including India, where it's said to debut next month. According to a tipster, the Redmi Note 17 will launch in India on August 6, with first sale slated for August 11. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (China) The tipster claimed that the Indian Redmi Note 17 will come with an OLED display, a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP selfie camera, and an 8,000 mAh battery. The battery and camera specs are...

Samsung is holding its next Unpacked launch event on July 22, which is this Wednesday. On that occasion, the company is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip8, as well as the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. Today new official-looking (if low-res) renders of the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 have been outed by Evan Blass aka @evleaks. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 leaked renders The renders confirm the fact that the watch will be powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset. They also reveal that the watch has an 800 mAh battery and is 12%...

Qualcomm is working on a new chipset with the model number SM4875, and details about it have now been leaked. This is expected to be called Snapdragon 4 Gen 6, and thus will obviously be the successor to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, which was unveiled back in May. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 comes with a very similar configuration of its CPU to that of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. It uses two Kryo Gold cores and six Kryo Silver cores. Unfortunately the leaked diagram you can see below doesn't show the clock speeds. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 6's GPU is now the Adreno 6 series (compared to the Adreno 4...

A new leak suggests Oppo is gearing up to launch its A7 series of smartphones. The leak also reveals the key specifications of one of the lineup's rumored models, the Oppo A7 Pro Max. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the alleged specs of the Oppo A7 Pro Max in a post on Weibo. The phone is tipped to be Oppo's first to pack a 10,000mAh battery, corroborating an earlier leak from June. Oppo A6 Pro According to the leak, the Oppo A7 Pro Max will sport a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The smartphone is tipped to be powered by the...

Ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, a new supply chain report has revealed the company's planned production volumes for its upcoming Galaxy Z foldable smartphones. The report, citing industry sources, claims that Samsung has set a higher production target for the wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 than the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8. According to the report, Samsung has asked its suppliers to produce around 2.8 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold8. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is said to have a production target of roughly 2 million units, while the...

Last week, we looked at some iPhone 17e and 17 Pro Max discounts – now let’s have a peek at a different model, the iPhone Air. The phone is one of the thinnest around, measuring 5.6mm and weighing only 165g. It has a titanium frame to keep it tough despite its slender build. The phone has the powerful Apple A19 Pro chipset and a 6.5” LTPO display. What it sacrifices is most of its camera hardware – there’s only a 48MP (1/1.56”) unit on the back – and its battery capacity. The small 3,149mAh battery posted an average endurance with an Active Use Score of 12:44h. ...

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro in China with impressive battery specs. The Redmi Note 17 packs an enormous 8,000 mAh cell, while the Pro raises the bar even further with a massive 9,000 mAh battery, among the largest we've seen in a smartphone. The duo also gets 120Hz OLED displays, IP69 dust and water resistance, Android 16 with HyperOS, and Qualcomm chipsets, with the Pro additionally featuring a 200 MP main camera and faster 67W charging. The Redmi Note 17 starts at CNY 1,199 ($167/€143), while the Note 17 Pro starts at CNY 1,599 ($223/€191). Both...

With the controversy over its software update policy now all but cleared, the Motorola Edge 70 Max stands out as a rather intriguing device – it has the most powerful chipset of the Edge 70 series, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, compared to Snapdragon 7 and Dimensity 8 series chips in the other phones. Its 7,100mAh battery dwarfs even the Pro/Pro+, which has a 6,500mAh battery, making this the biggest battery in the series. The 90W wired charging sure is nice too – even better is the 25W wireless charging with proper Qi 2.2 support, magnets and all. That is something that very few Android makers...