Weekly poll results: Honor Magic8 Pro swims while the Magic8 might sink

In last week’s poll, the Honor Magic8 Pro rose up while the vanilla Magic8 went on a downwards trajectory. While the two phones share a lot of hardware, the more capable camera of the Pro model is giving it a serious advantage. Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro The Honor Magic8 Pro scored highly in the poll and the numbers can improve with solid reviews. Some are still wondering whether the camera improvements are as big as Honor claims. One in ten voters is planning on holding off until the Ultra model is announced in the next few months. For the majority, though, the Pro model strikes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_honor_magic8_pro_swims_while_the_magic8_might_sink-news-70102.php

Deals: the Galaxy S25 Edge price plummets, the M5 iPad Pros and MacBook Pro get first price cut

There were plenty of new smartphone launches on the other side of the ocean in the last couple of weeks, but the US market has been pretty quiet. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any discounts this week, of course. This is probably not a good sign – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is under $700 for a 256GB unit and the upgrade to 512GB is only $40. Never mind the S25+ (which is out of stock on Amazon, anyway), the S25 Edge is now cheaper than the vanilla Galaxy S25! Unless you settle for the 128GB S25, which you probably shouldn’t. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_galaxy_s25_edge_price_plummets_the_m5_ipad_pros_and_macbook_pro_get_first_price_cut-news-70116.php

vivo X300 Ultra is going global after all

Historically, the top-end Ultra from vivo's X series flagship phones has been reserved for the Chinese market, but this is likely to change as we now have strong evidence that the yet-to-be-announced vivo X300 Ultra will make it outside China this year. According to the GSMA database, vivo might be preparing an international version of the X300 Ultra because the handset has appeared with a different model name that doesn't match the usual naming scheme for vivo's Chinese handsets. The model name in question is V2562. That's great news for users who have settled for the standard and Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_ultra_is_going_global_after_all-news-70131.php

One of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi phones will house a 9,000 mAh battery

A new report from the well-known Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station states that Xiaomi is working on bringing a 9,000 mAh battery to one of its upcoming phones. Moreover, the device will support 100W fast charging, which makes it sound even more ambitious. Moreover, Xiaomi is also working on a 10,000 mAh prototype. If this is true, the upcoming still-unknown Redmi phone will feature one of the largest phone batteries. Some Chinese sources believe that the said phone is the upcoming Redmi Turbo 5, but that contradicts the most recent reports about this phone pointing at a 7,500 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_of_the_upcoming_xiaomi_redmi_phones_will_house_a_9000_mah_battery-news-70129.php

Deals: Galaxy Z Flip7 price hits new low, Pixel 10 series is €100+ off, Realme GT 7 also discounted

If you buy a flagship on launch day, you get perks like more memory or freebies, but if you wait, you get discounts instead. And you don’t necessarily need a flagship either, not when premium mid-rangers are this good. Let’s look at both options. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 price has hit a new low – it’s now under €800. This puts it between the vanilla Galaxy S25 and the S25+. The flip foldable offers a new form factor experience, unlike the S-phones, which haven’t changed much in the last few years. The Z Flip7 has a 4.1” cover and a 6.9” inner display plus a 50+12MP dual camera on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_z_flip7_price_hits_new_low_pixel_10_series_is_100_off_realme_gt_7_also_discounted-news-70118.php

Ayaneo is teasing "a mobile phone truly made for gamers"

Ayaneo is branching out from handheld consoles and mini PCs into the very crowded realm of smartphones. And, of course, it's aiming its smartphone adventure at gamers. The company has started teasing its first handset, which it bills as "a mobile phone truly made for gamers". In the quick video teaser below, we can see the outline of its rear, which appears to house two camera sensors that are flush with the back cover, without any protrusions, RedMagic-style. Aside from that, there's not really much to go on here. "Real gamers know gamers", Ayaneo says, and that's surely true but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ayaneo_is_teasing_a_mobile_phone_truly_made_for_gamers-news-70124.php

Oppo Find N6 specs leak, it will be thinner and lighter than a non-folding Ultra

The Oppo Find N5 launched back in February, and now Oppo is hard at work on its successor, which we assume will be called Find N6. Today in China some fresh details about the upcoming device have been outed. The Find N6 is said to have an 8.1" folding screen and a 6.6" cover display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC at the helm, and a battery capacity that should be around 6,000 mAh. Oppo Find N5 On the rear will be a 50MP main camera using Sony's Lytia LYT-808 1/1.4" type sensor, as well as a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The fingerprint sensor is still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n6_specs_leak_it_will_be_thinner_and_lighter_than_a_nonfolding_ultra-news-70123.php

iPhone 18 Pro colors leak and they're wild

The iPhone 17 Pro launched last month in Silver, Cosmic Orange, and Deep Blue. If you don't like these colors and want something else, all you need to do is wait a year, apparently. Today in China the purported colorways in which the iPhone 18 Pro will be offered in September 2026 have been leaked. They are Coffee, Purple, and Burgundy. They are portrayed in the speculative image below. If this pans out, it means Apple isn't going to switch course. It will still not offer a black or white option. That's a bold strategy for sure, but clearly the company thinks it's the right...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_colors_leak-news-70122.php

US and China reach tariff agreement

Tariffs have been a major topic in the tech world this year, with the ongoing US-China trade war, but it seems we’ve reached a turning point. President Trump came to an agreement with Xi Jinping to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from 57% to 47%. In addition, China is suspending its restrictions on US rare-earth mineral imports for one year. This latest development is a breath of fresh air as the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese goods reached 145 % at their peak earlier this year. This is certainly good news for Apple, which was one of the companies that suffered the most from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_and_china_reach_tariff_agreement-news-70103.php

Check out the Realme GT8 Pro benchmark scores

Last month, we used a Realme GT8 Pro prototype to run early benchmarks of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The phone was officially unveiled last week and is preparing to launch globally next month, so we are ready to do some proper benchmarking. Even better, in the meantime we have reviewed several competing flagships, so we can have a better look at the key chipsets for the next twelve months. There are those that run on the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 like the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Others picked the Dimensity 9500, e.g. the vivo X300 Pro. And there’s the Apple A19 Pro inside the iPhone 17...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt8_pro_benchmark_performance-news-70099.php

Bigme HiBreak S pairs a color E Ink display with LTE support and Android 14

We’ve seen an influx of E Ink devices from brands like Onyx with its Boox Palma 2 and P6 Pro and now Bigme - an established player in the E Ink device market has announced its HiBreak S smartphone. HiBreak S comes in a monochrome E Ink version (left) or a Kaleido 3 color E Ink panel (right) It comes in two versions, with one sporting a traditional monochrome E Ink display and a second version featuring a Kaleido 3 color E Ink panel. Regardless of which one you pick, they measure 5.84 inches and feature a 24Hz refresh rate and a 36-level adjustable color temperature. The monochrome...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bigme_hibreak_s_pairs_a_color_e_ink_display_with_lte_support_and_android_14-news-70100.php

vivo X300 and X300 Pro make their debut outside of China

Earlier this month, vivo introduced the X300 and X300 Pro in China, featuring upgraded cameras, a refreshed design, and improved hardware like the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC. Today, at an event held in Vienna, the flagship phones have now debuted in Europe. vivo X300 Both phones support 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The vivo X300 sports a 6.31-inch display, while the Pro variant has a 6.82-inch screen. The phones use an 8T LTPO panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and also feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. In the camera department, the X300...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_make_their_global_debut-news-70089.php

YouTube starts AI upscaling videos

Today YouTube has announced that it will start automatically AI upscaling low quality videos that are under 1080p resolution. This will initially upscale from SD to HD, but eventually will go all the way up to 4K "in the near future". It's intended for use on TVs only, at least for now, and whenever it's employed you'll see a "Super resolution" descriptor underneath each resolution option, as portrayed in the video below. Creators will be able to opt out of this if they want to. YouTube is also expanding the thumbnail file limit from 2MB to 50MB, so expect "new, stunning...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_starts_ai_upscaling_videos_-news-70084.php

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite in for review

We've had a Nothing Phone, a Nothing Phone Plus, a Nothing Phone Pro, and a few CMF Phones, but this is the first time Nothing has released a Lite phone ever. Meet the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, the brand's first entry-level phone under its own brand. Upon further inspection, the Nothing phone (3a) Lite is a close counterpart to the CMF Phone 2 Pro, but that phone is a bit lighter and has a more capable camera system. The rest of the specs are nearly identical though - you get a 6.77-inch 1080p 120Hz AMOLED, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging, and a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_lite_in_for_review-news-70081.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge may be alive after all

It's been a wild ride over the past few weeks in Samsung rumor land. The Korean company was initially said to be replacing the Galaxy S26+ with the Galaxy S26 Edge, but then it apparently went the exact other way round, with the S26 Edge cancelled and the S26+ back in action. Now a new rumor claims there's more to the story, and while the originally planned S26 Edge has indeed been scrapped, this is now likely to be replaced with another phone. That's because a device with the codename More Slim is now allegedly in development, which is interesting since the S25 Edge was codenamed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_edge_may_be_alive_after_all-news-70083.php

vivo X300 and X300 Pro European pricing leaks

vivo unveiled the X300 and X300 Pro in China earlier this month, and the two are going to be launching in Europe tomorrow, on October 30. Ahead of that, a new report claims to have the pricing for the duo in one European market, namely Czechia. Both the X300 and the X300 Pro are said to only be available in one version, with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The X300 will allegedly cost CZK 26,990, which is about €1,100, while the X300 Pro should go for CZK 34,990, which translates into about €1,400. Those are definitely flagship prices for flagship phones. If this pans out, it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_european_pricing_leaks-news-70082.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro to come with a slightly bigger battery

Samsung is rumored to be launching the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro alongside the Galaxy S26 series, which is now expected to only arrive in March. According to a new report, both the Buds4 and the Buds4 Pro will come with a new case, which will have an ever so slightly bigger battery than the one in the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro The new case will allegedly have a rated battery capacity of 515 mAh. This will probably end up advertised as a typical capacity of 530 mAh. The Buds3 and Buds3 Pro case has a rated capacity of 500 mAh and a typical capacity of 515...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_4_and_buds_4_pro_to_come_with_a_slightly_bigger_battery-news-70067.php

Google Pixel 10a leaks in CAD-based renders

Google launched most of the Pixel 10 family back in August, but one member is still missing: the Pixel 10a, the mid-ranger that will be the cheapest of the bunch. This is now portrayed in the CAD-based renders you can see below, ahead of its possible unveiling in early 2026. At one time it was even rumored to arrive before the end of this year, but the source of these shots now says it will be early next year instead. That still means it will land earlier in the year than its predecessor did, back in March. In the leaked CAD-based renders, the Pixel 10a looks pretty much identical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10a_leaks_in_cadbased_renders-news-70063.php

iPhone 20 to drop all traditional buttons

There have been quite a few rumors over the past few days regarding the iPhone 20 family, expected to come out in 2027 and celebrate the first iPhone launch's 20th anniversary. The latest one concerns something we've heard about before, namely Apple getting rid of all physical buttons and replacing them with capacitive ones. This has been rumored multiple times for previous iPhone generations but never happened. And now a new rumor from China tells us it finally will - with the iPhone 20 handsets. These will allegedly be devoid of any physical buttons, and they'll also come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_20_to_drop_all_traditional_buttons-news-70062.php

Apple is reportedly releasing Pixelmator Pro for iPad along with MainStage, Compressor, and Motion

According to a new report, Apple is about to launch four new apps for iPadOS. These are Pixelmator Pro, MainStage, Motion, and Compressor. They would join Apple's Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, both of which arrived on iPadOS in 2023. The four apps that are supposedly coming to an iPad near you are at the moment only available on macOS. Apple acquired professional image editing app Pixelmator Pro this year, while MainStage is a Logic Pro companion app for live performances, Compressor is a Final Cut Pro companion app for compressing audio and video files, and Motion is a Final Cut Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_reportedly_releasing_pixelmator_pro_for_ipad_along_with_mainstage_compressor_and_motion-news-70048.php

Samsung may have delayed the One UI 8.5 beta program, here's why

Samsung is now rumored to have delayed the start of the beta program for its upcoming One UI 8.5 Android skin . This is what the Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch running. Samsung should have released the first beta build of One UI 8.5 in November. However, this is now very unlikely to happen, a tipster on X says. The rollout is delayed, and it's all connected to the Galaxy S26+. This model was initially scrapped by Samsung, only to be brought back to life recently in the face of the Galaxy S25 Edge's dismal sales (the S26 Edge was supposedly replacing the S26+, but now the S26 Edge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_may_have_delayed_the_one_ui_85_beta_program_heres_why-news-70050.php

More details about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra's cameras leak

Xiaomi has already launched the 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, but of course there's still one member missing from its latest flagship family - the 17 Ultra. It's unclear exactly when this phone will be made official, but for reference note that the 15 Ultra (Xiaomi skipped the number 16 in order to match Apple's product naming scheme) got official this February. Today some more details about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra's cameras have been outed in China. Xiaomi 15 Ultra According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the 17 Ultra will come with a new 50 MP main camera that supports better...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_about_the_xiaomi_17_ultras_cameras_leak-news-70046.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro are receiving a new update

Samsung is seeding a new update for the Galaxy Buds3 series. The flagship earbuds were launched in July last year alongside the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro are receiving a firmware update. At the moment, the update is only available for users in South Korea. However, it is expected to be rolled out to users in other regions soon. According to screenshots shared by users on Samsung's community forum, the update improves stability and fixes bugs. Unfortunately, the changelog doesn’t detail the fixes or improvements. The Galaxy Buds3 update is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_and_buds3_pro_are_receiving_a_new_update-news-70047.php

Samsung’s Galaxy tri-fold tipped to launch this week

Samsung has teased and confirmed that its first tri-fold smartphone will launch this year, but we’ve yet to see an official launch date for the device. It seems we don’t have to wait much longer, as a new report from The Korea Herald suggests the next-generation foldable is set to debut at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 summit later this week. The summit will take place from October 31 to November 1 in Gyeongju, South Korea. Samsung has yet to decide on a product name for its tri-fold. Rumors suggest it could be called Galaxy G Fold or Galaxy Z TriFold. The device...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_trifold_to_launch_this_week-news-70040.php

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite launch date confirmed

Nothing is set to unveil its next smartphone with the Phone (3a) Lite. As the name suggests, this will be a more affordable version of the midrange Nothing Phone (3a) and it will launch this Wednesday, October 29, at 1PM GMT. Phone (3a) Lite. 29.10. 13.00 GMT.Light up the everyday. pic.twitter.com/VVNclQ6mEl— Nothing (@nothing) October 27, 2025 Nothing confirmed that the Phone (3a) Lite will be the brand’s first entry-level smartphone. It will feature Nothing's signature transparent design, and the short teaser video shows a single flashing LED light, which is likely part of the Glyph...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_lite_launch_confirmed_-news-70039.php

Gurman: iPad Pro to feature a vapor chamber and M6 chip in 2027

Apple’s iPad Pro will reportedly get much cooler in 2027. The high-end tablet will also be equipped with a new chip, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The analyst notes that Apple will incorporate a vapor chamber in the next-gen iPad Pro models, which will debut in 2027. A vapor chamber should help the Pro tablets perform much better while being more efficient, especially when running resource-intensive tasks. Gurman also states that the 2027 iPad Pro will come equipped with a new Apple M6 SoC. The chip will likely be manufactured on TSMC's 2nm process. Notably, Apple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gurman_ipad_pro_to_feature_a_vapor_chamber_and_m6_chip_in_2027-news-70038.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 43

After four weeks at the top, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was finally dethroned as the most popular phone in our database. The Chinese maker won't be too sad about it, though, as it's replaced at the top by the newly announced Redmi K90 Pro Max. The third spot went to the Samsung Galaxy A56, which began another slow climb up the ranks, followed by the Galaxy S25 Ultra in fourth. The iPhone 17 Pro Max retained its fifth position as the Oppo Find X9 Pro climbed to sixth. With the global launch expected next week, Oppo's new flagship may well find itself even higher up come the end of week 44....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_43-news-70037.php

Weekly poll: the Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro launch, but are they right for you?

A few days ago, Honor unveiled the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro and earlier this week the pair of them went on sale in China. We have confirmation from Honor itself that the Magic8 series will also be available globally, though we don’t have the concrete details just yet. Would you buy the Magic8 or Magic8 Pro? The two new models boast the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 – another shared upgrade is the new AI button. The 2025 models also have significantly larger batteries than their predecessors, even though both phones are smaller than their Magic7-series counterparts. Honor Magic8 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_the_honor_magic8_and_magic8_pro_launch_but_are_they_right_for_you-news-70022.php

Weekly poll results: the vivo X300 and X300 Pro are off to a strong start

The vivo X300 series is off to a strong start – the two new models got mostly positive results in last week’s poll. There is still the question of the global launch time frame and pricing hanging over them – the official launch is set for the end of the month, so expect more details next week. The vivo X300 Pro got the thumbs up from one third of voters. We are still working on a full review, but we have a hands-on review with both the X300 and X300 Pro, complete with plenty of camera samples, so you can check that out – around 14% of voters could be swayed in favor of the Pro if it gets...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_are_off_to_a_strong_start-news-70029.php

Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro's European prices surface

The Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, unveiled last week at an event in China, will make their international debut next week at an event in Barcelona, Spain, followed by a launch in India in November. We know the Find X9 duo's Chinese pricing, and a new report tells us how much these Find X9 phones will cost in Europe. The Oppo Find X9's 12GB/512GB model will be priced at €999 (CNY8,270/INR102,000/$1,160), while the Find X9 Pro with the same amount of RAM and storage will cost €1,299 (CNY10,755/INR1,32,635/$1,510). Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro The European models of the Oppo Find...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_find_x9_pro_europe_prices_surface-news-70034.php

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite pops up on Geekbench with key specs, European price and sale date surfaces

The Nothing Phone (3a) series consists of two smartphones - Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. Last week, we heard that these smartphones would be joined by the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by the end of 2025, and now a French website claims the Lite model will go on sale in Europe on November 4. [#InlinePriceWidget,13649,1#] The source also claims that the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite will be priced at €249.99 in France, but some other European countries could have different prices, with the lowest being €239.99. These would be the prices of the Phone (3a) Lite's 8GB/128GB version,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_lite_key_specs_europe_price_sale_date-news-70035.php

Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_pad_2_pro-review-2891.php

HMD Fusion 2's specs surface

HMD unveiled the HMD Fusion last September with Fusion outfits, and while the brand hasn't revealed when it will introduce the Fusion 2, an X account has shared some of the Fusion 2's specs, giving us an idea of what to expect from the smartphone. [#InlinePriceWidget,13304,1#] According to the source, the HMD Fusion 2 will be powered by the newly announced Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC and come with a 6.58" 120Hz FullHD+ OLED, a 108MP primary camera with OIS, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. You'll also get NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, dual speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IP65 rating, and POGO Pin...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_fusion_2_specs_surface-news-70033.php

The best charger on Amazon UK: here are our favorite chargers for use at home or on the go

Back in our day, phones used to come with chargers – now you’re lucky if you get a cable. The good news is that USB-C and USB charging standards have done away with the compatibility issue of the past (well, mostly), so a few good chargers are all you need. That means that you have to pick the chargers yourself, though. Here are the ones we use. And yes, you do need multiple – for your home, maybe for work and your car, maybe for travel. We have separated them into groups based on use-case. Table of Contents: Wall chargers Laptop chargers Car chargers Wall...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_best_charger_on_amazon_uk_here_are_our_favorite_chargers_for_use_at_home_or_on_the_go-news-70013.php

QCY H3S headphones promise flagship ANC for $50, we try them on

QCY unveiled its new flagship over-ear headphones, dubbed the H3S. Featuring a design heavily influenced by the Sony WH1000 series, these promise flagship-grade ANC, excellent audio quality and impressive battery life at a fraction of the price of the established names. The QCY H3S feature adaptive –56 dB active noise cancellation, powered by a 7-microphone array. In the company's own test they managed to reduce subway noise by up to 92% and background chatter by 85%. For calls, three anti-wind microphones improve clarity by up to 80%. The H3S offer dual drivers with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qcy_h3s_headphones_promise_flagship_anc_for_50_we_try_them_on-news-70032.php

Kuo: Apple is scaling back iPhone Air production capacity

Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has joined a growing stream of analysts reporting that Apple is scaling back iPhone Air orders. Per Kuo, Apple is scaling back both shipments and production capacity. Most suppliers will reduce capacity by more than 80% by Q1 of 2026, and some components with longer lead times will be outright discontinued by the end of 2025. It seems that, like the iPhone mini and iPhone Plus models, the Air was unable to gain significant traction. But this doesn't mean that the iPhone Air has failed. Apple's iPhone Pro models usually outpace all other models...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_is_scaling_back_iphone_air_production_capacity-news-70027.php

Sony Xperia 10 VI is receiving the stable Android 16 update

Sony recently rolled out the stable Android 16 for the Xperia 1 VI, and now it's the Xperia 10 VI that's getting upgraded to the latest version of Android. The Android 16 stable update, having firmware version 70.2.A.0.266, is rolling out for the Xperia 10 VI bearing model codes XQ-ES54 and XQ-ES72. Sony is rolling out the stable Android 16 update for the Xperia 10 VI in select European countries, with a broader rollout expected to commence in the coming days. If you haven't received Android 16 on your Sony Xperia 10 VI yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vi_android_16_update-news-70026.php

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 announced with updated CPU and GPU, 144Hz display support

Qualcomm took the wraps off its latest midrange chipset – the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. It brings a few upgrades over the 6s Gen 3, like improved CPU and GPU performance alongside support for FHD+ 144Hz displays, mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (SM6435-AA) is fabbed on Samsung's 4nm process with claims of 36% improved CPU and 59% faster GPU performance. The Kryo CPU features 4x performance cores at up to 2.4 GHz and 4x efficiency cores at 1.8GHz. The GPU comes with HDR gaming support and OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, and Vulkan 1.1 support. It also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_6s_gen_4_announced_-news-70025.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is receiving the One UI 8 stable update

Samsung has released the Android 16-based stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S21 FE. It has firmware version G990EXXUIHYJ2, comes with the September 2025 Android security patch, and requires a download of more than 2GB. [#InlinePriceWidget,10954,1#] The One UI 8 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is currently being seeded in Vietnam and Thailand, but the rollout should expand to other countries soon. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE If you live in any of these countries and haven't received the stable One UI 8 on your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE yet, you can check for the update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_android_16_one_ui_8_stable_update-news-70024.php

DJI Osmo Mobile 8 announced with 360-degree panning, improved tracking

DJI has unveiled a new smartphone gimbal that offers several new features, including the ability to directly connect to a phone and a new tracking module. The gimbal is currently available for purchase in China. The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 comes with the company’s 3-axis gimbal stabilization technology, but now offers 360-degree unlimited horizontal rotation. It allows users to capture smooth panoramic 360 photos and videos even when tracking a subject. It also comes with a built-in extension rod that enables it to tilt the gimbal forward to capture low-angle shots. The Osmo Mobile 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_osmo_mobile_8_announced_with_360degree_panning_improved_tracking-news-70020.php

Sony Xperia 1 VI now receiving Android 16

Sony’s yesteryear flagship – the Xperia 1 VI is now finally receiving its stable Android 16 update. Users across European markets, including the UK, are now receiving the Android 16 update, which features the 69.2.A.2.30 build number and comes in at 850MB. This is the second major update for the Xperia 1 VI, following its Android 15 update from last year. The device is scheduled to receive one more update according to Sony’s promise from its launch. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13003,1#] In usual Sony fashion, the update screen does not bring a detailed changelog. Users can expect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_vi_now_receiving_android_16-news-70019.php

Honor Magic8 series goes on open sale in China

Following their announcement last week, Honor has officially kicked off open sales for its Magic8 and Magic8 Pro flagships in China. Both phones bring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, capable triple cameras and 7,000mAh Si/C batteries. Honor Magic8 Pro (left) and Honor Magic8 (right) The pair is now available from Honor’s official webstore as well as partnering retailers, and we’ve rounded up their prices below. Configuration Honor Magic8 Honor Magic8 Pro 12GB/256GB CNY 4,499 ($630) CNY 5,699 ($800) 12GB/512GB ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_series_goes_on_open_sale_in_china-news-70018.php

iQOO 15 Ultra is coming with a focus on gaming and productivity

The iQOO 15 was announced in China yesterday, and it's expected to make it to global markets next month. But, interestingly, the brand is working on another device that will be part of the series. We're calling this iQOO 15 Ultra for simplicity's sake, but the name hasn't been confirmed. It will have a suffix, though, that much is clear, so we assume it's between Pro and Ultra. The existence of this device in development has been confirmed by Luo Feng, iQOO VP of Products. The iQOO 15 Ultra will be higher-end than the 15, and will be designed as a "gaming productivity tool". Thus,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_15_ultra_is_coming_with_a_focus_on_gaming_and_productivity-news-70003.php

OnePlus 15's cooling improvements detailed ahead of launch

As the OnePlus 15’s China launch approaches, the company has continued to drop new teasers. The latest one highlights the upgrades to the phone’s cooling system and gaming performance. The OnePlus 15 will offer an improved Glacier cooling system that will include a larger vapor chamber with its walls made from tearable steel for better heat dissipation. This also makes the structure thinner, which creates more space inside the phone. Next, OnePlus is using a new Glacier Supercritical Aerogel for thermal insulation, which allows the phone’s exterior to remain cooler for longer while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_cooling_improvements_detailed_ahead_of_launch-news-70000.php

Samsung halts One UI 8 rollout for Galaxy S23 family

Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 8 based on Android 16 to the Galaxy S23 devices in late September, around three weeks ago. Everything was going well, until it wasn't. The rollout is currently paused, and it's unclear when it will be resumed, so if you have a handset that's part of that family and haven't received the update yet, chances are you're in for a longer wait than you were expecting. Samsung hasn't revealed why it's taken this step either. There don't seem to be any widespread reports of big issues from people that have installed the update. That said,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_halts_one_ui_8_rollout_for_galaxy_s23_family-news-70002.php

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer

Ahead of its full unveiling on October 23, Redmi keeps revealing new details about the K90 Pro Max. Recently it's confirmed a few of its main specs, and today it's back to tell us all about the Bose-branded sound system built into the phone. The K90 Pro Max has two "ultra-linear speakers", presumably in the usual configuration (one at the bottom, the other at the top), but the novelty here is the "large independent woofer" that features on the back of the device, to the right of its cameras. This is Bose branded, and Bose has also contributed to the tuning of the entire speaker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_redmi_k90_pro_max_has_a_bose_21_stereo_sound_system_with_a_woofer-news-70001.php

Here's when the Huawei Mate 80 series is rumored to launch

Huawei's Mate 80 series could be announced as soon as November, according to a new rumor from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. That may still change and the launch could slip into December, but for now November seems to be the plan. The Mate 80 will allegedly be available in black, white, and turquoise. Interestingly, the Mate 80 phones will be joined at their launch event by a "2-in-1 tablet", though it's not clear at all what that means. Leaked Huawei Mate 80 image Regardless, this mystery device will be offered in Moonlight Silver and Space Gray. A previous rumor told us to expect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_huawei_mate_80_series_is_rumored_to_launch-news-69984.php

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in for review

The iPhone 17 Pro Max had just about 1 month of being able to call itself the best Pro Max around! The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max may be a corny namestealer, but it's about as serious on the specs front as you can get. What immediately grabs the attention is the rear screen, so let's talk about it. It's absolutely top notch - a 120 Hz LTPO OLED panel with a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. On the software side, the rear screen isn't very useful. It technically supports third-party apps, but only Chinese ones are allowed for now. Hardly surprising, since the phone is only available in China and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pro_max_in_for_review-news-69982.php

iPhone 18 Pros reiterated to feature variable aperture main cameras

For as long as iPhones have been around, their cameras have always utilized fixed aperture lenses while Android competitors have implemented variable aperture solutions on their flagships for a number of years. It seems Apple may finally be ready to join the variable aperture club as ET News reports that an industry supply source has confirmed the change is coming with the iPhone 18 series. Apple has allegedly selected Sunny Optical as its primary variable aperture lens supplier and is ready to implement the solution with next year’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. This is not the first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pros_reiterated_to_feature_variable_aperture_main_cameras-news-69975.php

This is when the vivo X300 and X300 Pro are launching in Europe

vivo unveiled the X300 and X300 Pro in China a week ago, and ever since then you, like us, may have been wondering when they will be launching in Europe. We now have an official answer, and the good news is that there isn't really that much left to wait. The duo will make its European debut on October 30. The X300 Pro's Photographer Kit is coming too, as evidenced by the promo images on vivo's official website for Spain. Of course, the company hasn't announced pricing for Europe yet - that will come on October 30. While you wait, why not take a look at our hands-on with both the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_when_the_vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_are_launching_in_europe-news-69981.php