Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy A07 bag a new round of certifications

Samsung has already confirmed that it's launching the Galaxy Tab S11 series before the end of the year, and rumors have been swirling recently about both the S11 and S11 Ultra - these are expected to be the only members of the family. Now, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has been certified by 3C in China, with the model number SM-X930. It will support 45W wired charging as revealed before. Past rumors and leaks talked about the tablet being powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400+ SoC, and having an 11,600 mAh battery, which is ever so slightly bigger than its predecessor's. The upcoming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s11_ultra_and_galaxy_a07_bag_a_new_round_of_certifications-news-68914.php

Apple's iPhone 17 launch event now has an exact rumored date

Back in mid-July, a rumor from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who is always in the loop when it comes to Apple-related info, claimed the iPhone 17 family's launch event would be taking place the week that commences on September 8. Gurman then speculated that it could happen on September 8, 9, or 10, since the 12th is a Friday and Apple never holds launch events on Fridays, and September 11 is probably a date it wants to avoid any connection to. Today, some unnamed sources from within German carriers have allegedly spilled the beans on the exact date of the upcoming event: Tuesday, September...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_iphone_17_launch_event_now_has_an_exact_rumored_date-news-68909.php

Samsung Display introduces MONT FLEX brand for foldable displays

Samsung Display will launch a new foldable display brand at the K-Display 2025, an industry exhibition of new technology that opens doors on August 7 (Thursday). The brand is dubbed “MONT FLEX”. Here’s how Samsung explains it. “M” stands for mechanical durability, “O” for opto-mechanically flat, “N” for narrow bezels and “T” for thin and lightweight design. In more detail, the M highlights innovations like the shock-resistant structure that allowed the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 displays to survive 500,000 fold cycles. The O highlights the work put into making the crease less visible....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_display_introduces_mont_flex_brand_for_foldable_displays-news-68911.php

WhatsApp is testing a new guest chats feature

WhatsApp is testing a new guest chats feature that allows users to start a chat with people who do not have a WhatsApp account. As uncovered by WABetaInfo, the feature is present in the WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.25.22.13), and it is expected to be implemented in the regular WhatsApp Android and iOS apps in the near future. WhatsApp guest chats feature The guest chat feature allows WhatsApp users to send a chat link via text message, email or social media to people in their contacts who do not have the app or an active WhatsApp account. Once the link is opened, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_testing_a_new_guest_chats_feature-news-68912.php

Ice Universe says the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't getting a new sensor for the main camera

Ice Universe just poured cold water on people hoping for a sensor upgrade on the 200MP main camera on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, there is still a fairly important upgrade coming, says the leakster. The S26 Ultra will use the same ISOCELL HP2 1/1.3” sensor that Samsung has been using since the S23 Ultra. So, no 1.1” 200MP Sony sensor. However, Ice reports that Samsung will improve the lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture. This would let 47% more light reach the sensor, compared to the f/1.7 lens on the S25 Ultra. The Galaxy S10 series was the last from Samsung to feature a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ice_universe_says_the_galaxy_s26_ultra_isnt_getting_a_new_sensor_for_the_main_camera-news-68895.php

Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ review

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iPhone 17 Air’s shockingly thin battery poses for the camera

Following a slightly confusing turn of events, we saw a report from last week claiming to showcase the iPhone 17 Air’s battery, which later turned out to be the cell for the iPhone 17 Pro. We now have actual images of the iPhone 17 Air battery thanks to a post on Korean blog Naver. The images showcase a similar-looking L-shaped battery encased in a steel sheet like the iPhone 17 Pro’s battery. iPhone 17 Air battery compared to iPhone 17 Pro's battery As per the new report, iPhone 17 Air’s battery is just 2.49mm thick, including the metal casing. That’s about three credit cards...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_airs_shockingly_thin_battery_poses-news-68892.php

iPhone 17 Pro battery leaks in new images

A few days ago, we got our first look at what was then reported as the iPhone 17 Air’s battery. It turns out the images are actually for the iPhone 17 Pro’s cell and leakster Majin Bu has now revised his initial report and added additional images. iPhone 17 Pro US version (eSIM) The iPhone 17 Pro will employ an L-shaped design with a steel casing, just like the iPhone 16 Pro. The images also show the distinct differences between the batteries for the US and Chinese versions. iPhone 17 Pro Chinese version (physical SIM slot) The version for the US market features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_battery_leaks_in_new_images-news-68885.php

Nothing Headphone (1) review

Introduction It started a few years ago with a couple of smartphones. Now, Nothing has a wide range of products, including headphones. In fact, Nothing's earbuds lineup has gained impressive popularity, and it has its fans in the office too. And after a few TWS earbuds, the company is venturing into the premium over-ear territory with the Nothing Headphones (1). The company wants to challenge titans from the likes of Bose, Sony, Apple and Sennheiser, among others. The Headphone (1) are bringing premium features, along with an aggressive price tag, which should make you think...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_1_review-news-68858.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 31

As our trending chart returns after a brief hiatus, the most unlikely of phones sits on top. The entry level Redmi 15 5G was the only noteworthy announcement of the past seven days, which undoubtedly helped it soak in the limelight and claim the top. Behind it the Samsung pair of Galaxy A56 and Galaxy S25 Ultra completes the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13826, 1#] Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max makes a very strong return to place fourth, while the Poco F7 claimed the fifth position. The Galaxy A36 came in next, while the vanilla Redmi 15 also made the chart in seventh. Redmi Note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_31-news-68884.php

Deals: Galaxy S25 series has accumulated big discounts, Poco F7 series also sees price cuts

Unless you are a fan of foldables, most of the exciting launches for the first half of the year happened months ago – and those phones have been steadily falling in price since. The initial S25 trio is crossing over into the second half of its first year and the price drops have accumulated to quite significant levels – the flagships are now well below their launch prices. This excludes the Edge model, which only arrived later. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, it’s almost €500 off, pushing it under €1,000. It will remain the best camera phone from Samsung for 2025 – the only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_s25_series_has_accumulated_big_discounts_poco_f7_series_also_sees_price_cuts-news-68874.php

Infinix Hot 60 Pro unboxing and hands-on

This is the Infinix Hot 60 Pro, and it's the more conventional phone in the new series. While its sibling, the 60 Pro+, is a bit thinner and curvier, the Hot 60 Pro is nearly as thin and light, but has a flat design that some will like better. The regular Hot 60 Pro also has a few hardware advantages over its Pro+ counterpart - you get a dedicated AI assistant button under the volume and power keys, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Curiously, you also get a microSD slot in the Infinix Hot 60 Pro, whereas the Pro+ lacks one. Like the Infinix Hot 60 Pro+, the Pro also comes in two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_hot_60_pro_in_for_review-news-68870.php

Weekly poll results: Apple Watches surprisingly popular, Google and Samsung need to step up their game

While smartphones have converged on pretty much the same formula, there is a wide variety of smart watch/band/ring/etc. devices out there. And the results from last week’s poll are quite interesting. Most of our readers who use a smart wearable have an Apple Watch. We are pretty sure that most of our readers have Android phones, but apparently, they don’t use smart wearables all that much. That aside, Wear OS is surprisingly low – almost half the popularity of Apple’s watchOS watches. Other advanced smartwatch platforms (e.g. Huawei) are also more popular than the platform that is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poll_results_apple_watches_surprisingly_popular_google_and_samsung_need_to_step_up_their_game-news-68841.php

Deals: Moto Razr prices drop to compete with the Z Flip7 and FE, Galaxy S25 series also discounted

Samsung launched its next generation of foldables last week, but they are not without competition. Google will unveil the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (and the rest of the Pixel 10 series) on August 20 to compete with the Z Fold. Meanwhile, the two Z Flip models have to go up against Motorola’s Razrs right now. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 carries a $200 discount, which evens out with the free storage upgrade on the Galaxy Z Flip7, making the 512GB models cost the same - $1,100. The Razr Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Galaxy has a Samsung Exynos – yes, even in the US this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_moto_razr_prices_drop_to_compete_with_the_z_flip7_and_fe_galaxy_s25_series_also_discounted-news-68866.php

New rumor claims Qualcomm's chip with model number SM8845 may be called Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Qualcomm is hosting the Snapdragon Summit next month, where it's expected to introduce its new flagship chip, which will power the majority of the Android flagships next year. The chip reportedly has model number SM8850 and will either be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. There have also been rumors of another high-end Snapdragon chip, having model number SM8845, and according to popular leakster Digital Chat Station, it may be called Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Note that this is not the Snapdragon 8s Gen 5, which would succeed the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The Snapdragon 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_8845_snapdragon_8_gen_5_naming_convention-news-68882.php

iPhone 17 Air's battery leaks and it's ridiculously small

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Air this year alongside the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. The Air will be very thin and is the replacement for the Plus model in the line, which has been the worst selling by far. To accomplish better success, the iPhone 17 Air will be all about radical slimness, but in the service of that it will only have one rear camera like the iPhone 16e. And it's also been rumored to have a tiny battery. Today a new leak brings us some shots that purportedly show its battery in all its glory, here it is. Alleged shots of the iPhone 17 Air's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_airs_battery_leaks_and_its_ridiculously_small-news-68879.php

Nintendo sold almost 6 million Switch 2 units in less than a month

The Switch 2 continues to be a very successful product for Nintendo. Following over 3.5 million units sold in the first week, Nintendo has now announced that it's sold 5.82 million units by the end of June. That's almost a full month of availability, and the number is more than double what the original Switch managed in its first month on the market - 2.7 million units sold. Nintendo says demand for the Switch 2 is still exceeding supply "in many countries", and regrets the inconvenience this is causing. It's promised to increase production to match demand everywhere. The Switch 2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nintendo_sold_almost_6_million_switch_2_units_in_less_than_a_month-news-68876.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE full specs leak

Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has been in the rumors a lot lately, and today a full list of its most important specs has been outed. Let's dive right in. The phone is powered by the Exynos 2400 SoC, a slight upgrade from the Exynos 2400e in its predecessor. This is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of storage. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE The S25 FE comes with a 6.7-inch 1080x2340 AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus on top, a 50 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 12 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, an 8 MP f/2.4 telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS, a 12 MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fe_full_specs_leak-news-68877.php

Apple has already sold more than 3 billion iPhones

If you've been wondering what the total number of iPhones ever sold is, we now have the answer, straight from Apple itself: as of today, over 3 billion. This was revealed by Apple CEO Tim Cook during the company's earnings call a few hours ago. Apple reached one billion iPhones sold in 2016, and is believed to have gone up to two billion sometime in 2021, although that hasn't been officially confirmed so far. And now, four years after that, another billion units have been sold. Cook said iPhone sales were up by double digits in the second quarter of this year (April to June), and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_has_already_sold_more_than_3_billion_iphones-news-68864.php

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is also getting a battery upgrade, it's not just the S26 Edge

As you may have heard, the vanilla Galaxy S model is going away – and that is great news because it will be replaced by a more capable Pro model. What improvements can we expect? A larger battery, for starters. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro will reportedly have a battery with 4,300mAh typical capacity. That would be 300mAh more than the S25 and S24 and 400mAh more than the S23. The Galaxy S25 has only 4,000mAh battery capacity The S26 Pro is code-named M1 and will have a model number SM-S942. We’ve heard that the 50MP ISOCELL GN3 sensor will be replaced (it was used in the S23, S24...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s26_pro_is_also_getting_a_battery_upgrade_its_not_just_the_s26_edge-news-68838.php

Google Pixel Watch 4 pricing for the US leaks

Google is unveiling the Pixel 10 family on August 20, and the Pixel Watch 4 will join the phones. Earlier this month, there was a rumor telling us how much the Pixel Watch 4 would cost in Europe, and today it's time to have the pricing conversation again, only this time for the US market. Over there, the watch is allegedly going to start at $349 in 41mm with Wi-Fi-only. The LTE-capable 41mm watch will be $399. If you want the 45mm Pixel Watch 4, it will be $399 with Wi-Fi-only and $449 with LTE. If you buy one, you'll receive six months of Fitbit Premium and one month of YouTube...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_4_pricing_for_the_us_leaks-news-68854.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 breaks pre-order record

If you actually meaningfully upgrade a device over its predecessors, a lot of people will want it - who knew? This is the lesson Samsung has now learned with the Galaxy Z Fold7. After many years of coasting by and allowing Chinese foldables to beat its top of the line offering in a lot of areas, Samsung actually tried this year with the Fold7 - and succeeded. The company has now announced that the phone has broken the pre-order record in the US. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Samsung has seen the highest number of pre-orders ever for a book-style foldable. Pre-orders jumped more than 25%...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_breaks_preorder_record-news-68847.php

DJI announces the Osmo 360, the company's first 360° action camera

DJI has announced its first 360° action camera, the Osmo 360. The Osmo 360 promises several firsts for the segment, including being the first 360° camera to record in 8K 50fps and being able to shoot continuously in 8K 30fps for 100 minutes. The Osmo 360 uses two 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensors, which DJI says is equivalent to a single 1-inch type sensor when recording in 360°. DJI uses bespoke industry-first square HDR sensors, which have been designed for 360° from the ground up. The sensors have a dynamic range of 13.5 stops and f1.9 aperture, with an ISO range of 100-51200. The two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_announces_the_osmo_360_the_companys_first_360_action_camera-news-68856.php

Nothing Phone (3) Android 16 beta recruitment starts

If you have a Nothing Phone (3), you know it runs Android 15, even though Google has already released Android 16. Now, the company is looking for volunteers to enroll in a closed beta of Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 for the Phone (3). [#InlinePriceWidget,13969,1#] The initial build will focus on "delivering Android 16's native features as well as implementing a more robust design system which will set the foundation for a more cohesive UI moving forward", Nothing says in its announcement. Since this is an early beta build, do keep in mind that bugs are inevitable, issues...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3_android_16_beta_recruitment_starts-news-68830.php

iPhone 17 series to cost more, except the vanilla iPhone 17

Despite Trump's tariffs on non-US-made goods, Apple was able to delay the inevitable price hikes on its products, leaving the iPhone 16 family phones at their original prices. However, that's about to change with the iPhone 17. A market analyst predicts that Apple will raise its prices by $50 in the US on almost all models. This means that the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will ask $1,049 and $1,249, respectively. Since the rumored iPhone 17 Slim doesn't have an equivalent in the current iPhone 16 lineup, it's hard to tell what the pricing will be, but the general sentiment is that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_series_to_cost_more_except_the_vanilla_iphone_17-news-68829.php

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) benchmark results and battery tests

Huawei refreshed the MatePad Pro 12.2 this year with a new chipset, the Kirin 9020. The exact upgrades over the Kirin 9000S inside the 2024 MatePad Pro 12.2 are not clear, but we know that both chips are fabbed on a 7nm node. Here we will look at what performance improvements are offered by the new chip. The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) has the same battery and charging system as its 2024 predecessor with 10,100mAh capacity and 100W wired charging. Official numbers claim that an 85% charge can be achieved in 40 minutes and that a full 100% charge takes 55 minutes. We will put these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matepad_pro_122_2025_benchmark_results_and_battery_tests-news-68827.php

Xiaomi 15T gets certified on its way to launch

Xiaomi is working on the 15T and 15T Pro, which will arrive soon as the successors to the 14T and 14T Pro that launched back in September of last year. The Xiaomi 15T has now been spotted in two certifications - NBTC in Thailand and IMDA in Singapore. Thus, it may make its official debut alongside the 15T Pro next month or in September. Xiaomi 15T NBTC certification The 15T has the model number 25069PTEBG. These certifications haven't revealed any details about it, but past rumors have talked about it getting a triple rear camera system comprising a 50 MP main using OmniVision's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15t_gets_certified_on_its_way_to_launch-news-68812.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and One UI 8.5

Leaked firmware files reveal that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite's successor next year and will ship with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 out of the box. This appears to be in line with a recent report by Ice Universe revealing a shift in Samsung's software update strategy that gives the foldables the latest One UI iteration and polishing it for the Galaxy S series. The firmware file has been found on Samsung's server, which means the tech giant is already working on developing One UI 8.5 for its future S26 lineup. The firmware reads PMK8850...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_to_ship_with_snapdragon_8_elite_2_and_one_ui_85-news-68809.php

Spotify Q2 reports higher than expected subscriber count, but revenue misses guidance

Spotify reported its performance for the second quarter of this year. The streaming service added more subscribers than expected, however total revenue and operating income fell below expectations. After adding 5 million premium subscribers in Q1, it added 8 million more this quarter (exceeding forecasts by 3 million). Compared to Q2 last year, the number of premium subscribers increased by 12%, however, ad-supported subscribers are 1% down. Spotify’s Q2 2025 report In total, Spotify had 696 million Monthly Active Users (MAU) in Q2 2025, up 11% compared to the same period last...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_q2_reports_higher_than_expected_subscriber_count_but_revenue_misses_guidance-news-68810.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra certification confirms its battery size and charging power

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has just been certified by SGS Fimko, and this process has confirmed its battery capacity and charging capabilities. The tablet will have an 11,600 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. Compared to its predecessor from last year, that's a tiny 400 mAh increase in battery size, while the charging speed has remained the same. This certification hasn't revealed any other specs. Based on a Geekbench listing, the Tab S11 Ultra will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset (even though it will most likely launch after the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s11_ultra_certification_confirms_its_battery_size_and_charging_power-news-68811.php

Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro will zoom past 5x optically, have Pro camera app

Here's a wild iPhone 17 Pro rumor for you! According to a tipster cited by MacRumors, the iPhone 17 Pro could have an 8x optical zoom camera, a new Pro camera app, and even a second, physical Camera Control button. The tipster is reportedly familiar with a promo film for Apple for the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro. So a level of skepticism is needed here. According to the tipster, the iPhone 17 Pro will employ a new zoom module with a physically-moving lens, which can go to different lengths. So it's either a Sony Xperia 1-like continuous zoom camera, or a Huawei Pura 80 Ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_iphone_17_pro_will_zoom_past_5x_optically_have_pro_camera_app-news-68793.php

vivo X Fold5 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold5-review-2859.php

Redmi 15C 5G specs and images leak

The latest leak is about the Redmi 15C 5G, and we have to caution you from the get-go not to get this one confused with the Redmi 15C 4G or the Redmi 15 5G, they are all different devices, despite their very similar names. So, the Redmi 15C 5G comes with a 6.9-inch LCD screen with 720x1600 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button, 4GB of RAM, 128/256GB of storage, and a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 33W wired charging. Redmi 15C 5G leaked images From the looks of the leaked images above, it seems like the Redmi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_15c_5g_specs_and_images_leak-news-68791.php

Meizu 22 teased with world's slimmest display bezels

Today, Meizu has started teasing the upcoming 22, a new smartphone that's going to have the world's thinnest screen bezels, according to the brand itself. The bezels will be identical in size on all four sides of the phone's screen, and each will measure just 1.2mm. We can't independently verify this claim as we don't go and measure every screen bezel out there, please keep in mind. We're just wondering when the bezel war will finally be behind us - if another company comes out with 1.1mm bezels, will anyone really notice any difference between those and these 1.2mm bezels? Probably...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_22_teased_with_worlds_slimmest_display_bezels-news-68787.php

Redmi Note 14 SE now official with familiar looks and specs

While most of its specs were already revealed, the Redmi Note 14 SE is now official in India. As expected, this is a rebrand of the regular Redmi Note 14 with the main difference being the new Crimson Art color option and the lower starting price. Redmi Note 14 SE in Crimson Art Note 14 SE comes in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage trim and retails for INR 14,999 ($173) – that's INR 2,000 less than the Note 14’s current price tag. The newest Redmi Note member is listed for pre-order on Flipkart, with open sales set to begin on August 7. A quick rundown of the specs,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_14_se_now_official_with_familiar_looks_and_specs-news-68785.php

Galaxy Z Fold7 passes gruesome durability test

The Galaxy Z Fold7 made its way to JerryRigEverything’s torture chamber and it was subjected to the usual set of scratch, bend and burn tests. While foldables don't have the best track record in this discipline, the Z Fold7 outdid expectations. If you don’t feel like watching the whole video, here’s the recap: the Z Fold7 may be Samsung’s thinnest and lightest Fold to date, it’s exceptionally well built and passed all of the tests it was subjected to. The Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protected cover screen scratches at the usual level 6 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. As...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_z_fold7_passes_gruesome_durability_test_-news-68784.php

vivo Y400 arrives with Snapdragon 685 and 6,000mAh battery

The latest addition to the vivo Y-series is here with the vivo Y400. This is a 4G device armed with the Snapdragon 685 chipset, which also gets a massive 6,000mAh battery and an IP68/69 rating against water and dust. Y400 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It covers the entire DCI-P3 color gamut and maxes out at 1,800 nits peak brightness . vivo Y400 The back houses a 50MP (IMX852) main cam and a 2MP depth sensor. The software side is covered by Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15 while the 6,000mAh battery supports 44W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y400_arrives_with_snapdragon_685_and_6000mah_battery_-news-68783.php

Expanding Mac mini M4 storage with the Beelink Mate Mini Dock (Thunderbolt 5): A hands-on test

The Mac mini is the go-to desktop for macOS users, and there's good reason for that. It's powerful, thanks to the M4 processor (and the M1 and M2 before it), it's also quiet and efficient because of that same silicon and its clever software optimization. But most of all, it's because it's Apple's most affordable computer, starting from just €699/£599/INR 59,900. That base price, however, comes with a huge caveat - on-board storage is a measly 256GB. And unlike other computers, you can't just upgrade that yourself. Purchasing the 512GB version from Apple would cost you $200/€250 more, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/beelink_mate_mini_thunderbolt_5_dock_for_mac_mini_handson_review-news-68733.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE storage variants and color options revealed

It's almost time for the next-generation Galaxy S Fan Edition phone, so the rumors start flying in. The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to arrive sometime in September, if we go by the Galaxy S24 FE release last year, and we already know what it would look like as well as some key specs. Galaxy S24 FE The latest leak talks about the device's memory and color options. The device will offer the usual 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB storage configurations, which are a bit disappointing given that most competitors in the price bracket offer 256GB base storage. As far as colors go, which are not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fe_storage_variants_and_color_options_revealed-news-68782.php

Samsung is reportedly shifting its One UI update strategy, to give priority to the foldables

After Samsung didn't handle the One UI 7 update very well, everyone thought the surprising One UI 8 release, based on the still-unreleased Android 16 with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, was just some sort of redemption. However, it seems that it's actually the start of a new update strategy. According to the renowned tipster Ice Universe, Samsung will continue prioritizing its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip phones when it comes to software updates. So from now on, the Galaxy foldables will launch with the latest Android version out of the box, while the Galaxy S series will receive an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_reportedly_shifting_its_one_ui_update_strategy_to_give_priority_to_the_foldables-news-68781.php

WhatsApp might soon let you import profile photos from Facebook and Instagram

Right now, if you want to upload a new profile photo on WhatsApp, you can click a new picture with your phone's camera, select one from your phone's gallery, or use the "AI images" feature. Last month, we heard that WhatsApp was working on letting users display a customized avatar alongside their profile photo, and now we learn that the Meta-owned company might soon let you import profile photos from your Facebook and Instagram accounts. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who shared a screenshot (included below) showing two new options in WhatsApp for Android's Profile...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_profile_photo_import_facebook_instagram_android_beta_users-news-68780.php

Oppo A6 series to bring some surprises

Oppo's A5 family launched in China in December and March with the A5 and A5 Pro, and the company is already rumored to be working on the upcoming A6 series, which will allegedly bring about some interesting changes. While it's unclear how many devices it will comprise, there will be two new, or at least differently named models: the A6 GT and A6 Max. These are both said to target the CNY 1,000 or thereabouts market - that's approximately $139 or €119 at the current exchange rates. Oppo A5 Pro for China Despite the low price, we should apparently expect to see them sporting large...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a6_series_to_bring_some_surprises-news-68775.php

Samsung wants to expand its phones' AI chops beyond Google's Gemini

Samsung's big AI push came with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series last year, and its Galaxy AI suite has expanded in features ever since, powered by Google's Gemini - for now, at least. Today, Choi Won-Joon, president and chief operating officer of Samsung's mobile division, has told Reuters that the company is very open to alternatives. But, of course, only those that can provide its users with the best experiences. Samsung is already in talks with both OpenAI and Perplexity to integrate their respective AI services into upcoming smartphones, most likely starting with the Galaxy S26...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wants_to_expand_its_phones_ai_chops_beyond_googles_gemini-news-68774.php

Oppo Reno14 FS leaks ahead of launch with specs, images, and pricing

Oppo initially launched the Reno14 and Reno14 Pro in May, then in June they became available outside of China and a new member joined the family: the Reno14 F. Now Oppo is apparently getting ready to expand the lineup even more, with the Reno14 FS which got leaked today. This model is slated to be an upgraded version of the Reno14 F, with more storage and memory. It's said to come with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC at the helm, paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. On the back there's a triple camera system, with a 50 MP main camera using Sony's IMX882 sensor, an 8 MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno14_fs_leaks_ahead_of_launch_with_specs_images_and_pricing-news-68773.php

More details about Huawei's next tri-fold smartphone leak, and it won't be called Mate XT 2

Huawei launched the Mate XT, the first tri-fold smartphone in the world, last September, and we're now only a few weeks away from its one-year anniversary. To mark that occasion, Huawei is rumored to launch a new and improved tri-fold smartphone, that we initially assumed would be called Mate XT 2. Today a new rumor from China claims it will be Mate XTs instead, and that is perhaps more fitting considering that it won't be an entirely reworked device. It's said to come with improved performance from a new chipset, improved cameras, and new colorways. And that's it, everything else...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_about_huaweis_next_trifold_smartphone_leak_and_it_wont_be_called_mate_xt_2-news-68770.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's battery to be bigger and charge faster

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is coming next year (most likely in January) and rumors are already swirling about it. Given how most of its Chinese competitors have recently upped the game significantly when it comes to battery capacity, you may have been wondering what to expect from the S26 Ultra. If a tipster on X is correct, then Samsung's next flagship device is going to have a bigger battery than its predecessor's. But not by much. The S26 Ultra is said to employ a 5,500 mAh cell, vs. the S25 Ultra's 5,000 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra That's still a 10% increase, but battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultras_battery_to_be_bigger_and_charge_faster-news-68758.php

Upcoming Pixel Watch 4 to feature an updated charging dock

The upcoming Pixel Watch 4 will feature a new charger design for the series, according to the sources at Android Headlines. According to the latest report, the Pixel Watch 4 will need to be placed sideways into its charging dock. As we have seen from previous leaks, the new watch has a speaker and a docking mechanism on the side opposite to the crown. We can now assume that the new charger attaches into the two slots next to the speaker to charge the watch. The previous Pixel Watch models featured the charging connectors on the back of the watch. However, the leaked image for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_pixel_watch_4_to_feature_an_updated_charging_dock-news-68755.php

Huawei M-Pencil Pro gets official at the MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025)'s Chinese launch

Today, Huawei brought its MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) to the Chinese market, and unveiled the new M-Pencil Pro stylus alongside it. This is the company's most advanced stylus to date. It comes with support for 16,384 pressure levels, a minimalistic design, and a smart key that you can use to access Huawei's Celia assistant, which can help you launch apps, manage your schedule, or give any other commands with just one click. If you double-tap the button near any input field, voice-to-text transcription will instantly be triggered for quick and easy text entry. The M-Pencil Pro's rotating...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mpencil_pro_gets_official_at_the_matepad_pro_122_2025s_chinese_launch-news-68756.php

Honor Pad X7 quietly launches with 8.7-inch screen, low price

Honor has quietly launched a new tablet today, the Pad X7, which is not to be confused with the Tablet X7 that got official in May of 2021. The new Honor Pad X7 comes with an 8.7-inch 1340x800 LCD screen with 90 Hz refresh rate and 625-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 680 SoC at the helm, up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of expandable storage, and a 7,020 mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging and reverse wired charging. Honor Pad X7 official images There's an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, and the device runs Android 15. It only seems to be available in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_pad_x7_quietly_launches_with_87inch_screen_low_price-news-68753.php

Galaxy S25 Edge teardown video compares it to the S25 Plus bit by bit

One could make an argument that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a slimmed-down version of the Galaxy S25+, sans the telephoto camera. After all, the two devices share the same displays and roughly the same dimensions, with the S25 Edge being considerably thinner, of course. So it's easy to assume that the Galaxy S25 Edge is almost identical to the S25+ with some minor improvements to the chassis that bring down the overall weight. However, a recent side-by-side teardown video reveals much more. It turns out that Samsung was able to shave off a few grams from every component, not just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/side_by_side_teardown_video_of_the_galaxy_s25_edge_and_s25_plus-news-68737.php