Samsung W26 launched in China with satellite connectivity and nicer retail package

The China-exclusive Samsung W26 is now official as the Z Fold7’s distant cousin, and like previous W-series releases, it comes with some minor cosmetic changes and a more premium unboxing experience. Samsung also added satellite connectivity on the W26, which allows users in China to use the Tiantong satellite system for calling and messaging in areas without network connectivity. The only other hardware change is the 16GB RAM, which comes as standard on both the 512GB storage and 1TB storage models of the W26. Samsung W26 Samsung W26 is available in red and black...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_w26_launched_in_china_with_satellite_connectivity_and_nicer_retail_package-news-69889.php

Honor Magic8 Pro key specs leaked ahead of launch

Just days before its official debut, key specifications of the Honor Magic8 Pro have surfaced online. Meanwhile, the phone has also been spotted on the Geekbench website. The Magic8 series is set to launch in China on October 15. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed the specs of the Magic8 Pro on Weibo. As per the leak, the Pro phone will sport a 6.71-inch quad-curved display with a 1.5K resolution. It will also offer a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Honor Magic8 Pro The phone will get a 3D face recognition feature as well. DCS notes that the Magic8 Pro will pack a 7,200mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_key_specs_leaked_ahead_of_launch-news-69888.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 41

For the third week in a row the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was the most popular smartphone in our database. Even though it's still only available in China, Xiaomi's latest flagship still gets you excited and managed to keep its Apple namesake - the iPhone 17 Pro Max behind. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13964, 1#] There's a brand other than Apple and Xiaomi on the podium for the first time in a while too, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gaining three spots to snatch the bronze medal. Right behind it is the new global smartphone by Xiaomi - the 15T Pro. The evergreen Korean mid-ranger Galaxy A56 came in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_41-news-69887.php

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy tipped to be manufactured by Samsung

Ever since the low yield of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip that Samsung Foundry manufactured, Qualcomm moved to TSMC for its chip manufacturing, starting with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. However, a recent report from a Korean news outlet suggests that this will likely change. To some extent. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 was announced in late September and is built on the 3nm node by TSMC, but according to the latest rumor, Samsung will be tasked with the production of the "for Galaxy" iteration that the company has been implementing in its flagship phones for the past couple of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_snapdragon_8_gen_5_for_galaxy_is_said_to_be_manufactured_by_samsung-news-69886.php

Weekly poll results: the Xiaomi 15T Pro overshadows the vanilla 15T

A year ago, we asked you for your thoughts on the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro. Back then, things leaned in favor of the more capable Pro model. Last week, we asked you a similar question this time featuring the new 15T duo. Xiaomi 15T (left) and Xiaomi 15T Pro (right) While things were relatively close before, the Pro now dominates its vanilla sibling – the Xiaomi 15T Pro is the preferred model by a wide margin. Some found great deals on the Pro and are happy with the phone – people praised its Dimensity 9400+ chipset and its camera performance. Some knocked it for its optical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_xiaomi_15t_pro_overshadows_the_vanilla_15t-news-69861.php

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy M54 receiving stable One UI 8 update

Samsung has released the Android 16-based stable One UI 8 update for two more smartphones - Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy M54. [#InlinePriceWidget,12784,1#] The One UI 8 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 comes with firmware version G556BXXUBDYIA and is rolling out in multiple countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, New Zealand, and Malaysia. Samsung Galaxy XCover7 The stable One UI 8 for the Samsung Galaxy M54 has firmware version M546BXXU9EYI4 and is being seeded in multiple regions, including Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Myanmar, and Malaysia. If...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover7_galaxy_m54_android_16_one_ui_8_stable_update-news-69880.php

Rough sketch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 surfaces, suggests a design change

Buried deep in one of the early leaked One UI 8.5 builds, Android Authority spotted a reference to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds 4. Interestingly, the reference comes in the form of an icon. The early One UI 8.5 build contains icons of Samsung's smart wearables, including the still-unreleased Galaxy Buds 4. The icon below was found with the file name "list_ic_earbuds_buds4", so it's safe to assume that these are indeed the Buds 4. And even though this appears to be a rough sketch of the Galaxy Buds 4, it suggests a design change. Just look at the icon of the Buds 3 in the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rough_sketch_of_the_samsung_galaxy_buds_4_surfaces_suggests_a_design_change-news-69882.php

Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold launches, plus Xiaomi 15T and Poco F7 Ultra deals

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Pixel Buds 2a, both of which were originally unveiled back on August 20, are now finally available for purchase. The timing means that Google missed Amazon’s big sales event, so the offers right now are pretty limited. To entice you to upgrade to the new foldable, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes with a £300 bonus for trade-ins and that’s it. The phone measures 10.8mm when closed and weighs 258g, which is fairly high for a 2025 foldable. The Tensor G5 also fails to impress. It has a 48MP main camera, 10.8MP 5x/112mm telephoto and 10.5MP ultra-wide cameras....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_google_pixel_10_pro_fold_launches_plus_xiaomi_15t_and_poco_f7_ultra_deals-news-69872.php

Oppo Find X9 series coming to India in November

During the annual India Mobile Congress this year, Oppo and MediaTek announced that the Find X9 series will be the first smartphone lineup to feature MediaTek's latest and greatest Dimensity 9500 SoC, which was announced in late September. That bit isn't particularly new information, though. The interesting bit about the announcement is that the Find X9 series will be coming to India next month. Oppo already set an announcement date in China for October 16, but now we know the phone will come to India sometime in November. That would suggest a global premiere might be held at some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_series_to_be_announced_globally_in_november-news-69877.php

Honor's new teaser details the Magic8 Pro's telephoto camera

Honor has released some new teasers about its upcoming Magic8 Pro, and specifically about its 200 MP telephoto camera. This will have a 1/1.4" type sensor, the AIMAGE Honor Nox Engine, a large f/2.6 aperture, and, according to the brand, the industry's first CIPA 5.5-stop image stabilization. This should handle hand shaking without issue as it can make the shutter speed 5.5 times slower than without stabilization without any adverse effects, hence the name. The Magic8 and Magic8 Pro will be getting official on October 15 along with Honor's MagicOS 10, the latest iteration of its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honors_new_teaser_details_the_magic8_pros_telephoto_camera-news-69878.php

Google's Pixel Watch 4 is the most repairable smartwatch ever according to iFixit

Google's Pixel Watch 4 was announced back in August alongside the Pixel 10 family but only became available yesterday together with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Today, the folks over at iFixit have released their teardown video of the Pixel Watch 4, and have rather surprisingly dubbed it the most repairable smartwatch ever. You go into it unscrewing some exterior screws, which also operate a hinge mechanism inside the watch. Unlike the latest Apple Watch, the Pixel Watch 4 actually allows for "a real rear-entry design". To achieve all of this, Google has basically rethought the entire...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixel_watch_4_is_the_most_repairable_smartwatch_ever_according_to_ifixit-news-69879.php

Apple to move its health and fitness teams into Services group ahead of the planned launch of Health+

Apple COO Jeff Williams is set to retire later this year, and Bloomberg reports that in response to Williams' departure from Apple, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing to expand the roles of some of its top executives. Apple's health and fitness teams, managed by Sumbul Desai and Jay Blahnik, respectively, had reported to Williams. But as part of the organizational restructuring and in anticipation of Williams' departure, these teams will be consolidated under Desai, who will report to Apple's Services boss Eddy Cue, with Blahnik reporting to Desai. Cue is already overseeing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_health_fitness_teams_consolidated-news-69867.php

Google explains how it built the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's gearless hinge

Google announced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold alongside the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL back in August, but the folding smartphone only became available today. To celebrate the occasion, Google has explained why it chose to build a gearless hinge for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and it's all about offering more "without sacrificing the benefits of pro-level phones". Google's designers and engineers took the less safe and more aggressive path with regard to the hinge, as well as the phone's overall "aggressive dimensions", which is how Claude Zellweger, who leads the Pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_explains_how_it_built_the_pixel_10_pro_folds_gearless_hinge-news-69865.php

Oppo Reno15 Pro Max specs leak

Oppo launched the Reno14 and Reno14 Pro back in May, and as you may know, this mid-range series refreshes twice annually, so we're definitely now getting very close to the launch of the Reno15 family. According to a new rumor, there will be three main Reno15 devices: the Reno15, Reno15 Pro, and Reno15 Pro Max (yes, really - Oppo is apparently ready to follow Xiaomi's lead in copying Apple's naming scheme). The Reno15 Pro Max will allegedly come with a 6.78-inch flat LTPO OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Oppo Reno14 Pro The phone will be powered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno15_pro_max_specs_leak-news-69866.php

Samsung's VR headset Project Moohan leaks in full

If we go by a rumor from earlier this month, Samsung will fully reveal its VR headset codenamed Project Moohan on October 21. So it's no surprise that we are finally getting some solid information about what might be called the Galaxy XR. The leak contains official-looking renders and key specs. Samsung Galaxy XR The Galaxy XR will be equipped with two 4K micro-LED displays with 4,032 ppi. Both displays combined will feature 29 million pixels, which is more than the 23 million pixels offered by Apple's Vision Pro or Meta's Quest 3 headsets. The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 is tasked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_vr_headset_project_moohan_leaks_in_full-news-69864.php

iPhone Fold to use a mixture of materials for its frame

Next year, Apple is rumored to finally be launching its first foldable iPhone, which we're calling iPhone Fold for simplicity's sake. According to a new investor note by Jeff Pu, a rather prolific source of Apple-related information, the iPhone Fold will use a combination of titanium and aluminum in its frame. That's interesting because the Pro iPhones had recently gone from stainless steel to titanium a while ago, and then switched back to aluminum, the original iPhone frame material, this year in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. A previous rumor by Ming-Chi Kuo, another analyst...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_fold_to_use_a_mixture_of_materials_for_its_frame-news-69852.php

Apple and Meta's regulatory woes in the EU are almost over, new report claims

According to a new report today, Apple and Meta's regulatory woes in the EU are almost over. Both companies are allegedly close to settling their antitrust cases with the European Commission (EC), which will definitely be good for them as they'd avoid some additional hefty fines that the EC might impose otherwise. This information isn't official yet, the report says it comes from "officials briefed on the discussions" between the EC on one side, and Apple and Meta respectively on the other. These unnamed European officials have told the Financial Times that there is now "growing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_and_metas_regulatory_woes_in_the_eu_are_almost_over_new_report_claims-news-69849.php

HMD is about to reintroduce the Nokia 800 Tough with upgrades

The Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged feature phone, was released back in 2019, and according to a tipster on X, HMD is about to update the model with a second-generation offering some improvements. Design-wise, the rugged phone won't be any different from its predecessor, featuring roughly the same dimensions and a near-identical look. However, the micro USB port will be replaced with the modern USB-C connector, and the OS will be updated from KaiOS 2.5.2 to KaiOS 3.1. This will ensure better app compatibility and a smoother user experience overall. The rest of the features and hardware...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_is_about_to_rerelease_the_nokia_800_tough_but_with_upgrades-news-69848.php

Samsung releases stable One UI 8 for the Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy M36, and Galaxy F36

Samsung has released the Android 16-based stable One UI 8 update for four more smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy M36, and Galaxy F36. The One UI 8 stable update for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 comes with firmware versions F936BXXUAIYIF and F721BXXUAIYIF, respectively. The update includes the October 2025 Android security patch, weighs over 3GB, and is rolling out in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 The stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy M36 and Galaxy F36 is being rolled out in India with the September 2025...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold4_galaxy_z_flip4_galaxy_m36_galaxy_f36_android_16_one_ui_8_stable_update-news-69836.php

Honor Magic8 Pro leaks in white

Honor's upcoming Magic8 Pro has seemingly been outed in its white colorway in China earlier today. The non-Pro Magic8 was shown in Sky Blue Glaze last month, and now both models have been portrayed in live images ahead of their official unveiling, which should come very soon. Honor Magic8 Pro leaked images According to past leaks and rumors, the Magic8 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with self-developed Honor RF and energy efficiency chips, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage. The phone has the model number BKQ-AN90 and boasts 3D face...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_leaks_in_white-news-69835.php

Qualcomm buys Arduino, unveils Arduino Uno Q and Arduino App Lab

Today Qualcomm has announced that it's buying Arduino, which will remain an independent brand that will continue to support "a large range of microcontrollers and microprocessors from multiple semiconductor providers", Qualcomm says in its official press release. Arduino's 33 million active users will, as a consequence of the acquisition, gain access to Qualcomm's "powerful technology stack and global reach". The new Arduino Uno Q is a next-gen single board computer with a "dual brain" architecture with a Linux Debian capable microprocessor and a real-time microcontroller. The Uno Q is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_buys_arduino_unveils_arduino_uno_q_and_arduino_app_lab-news-69834.php

Samsung unveils new 200MP ISOCELL HP5 sensor for phones

Samsung has unveiled yet another 200MP smartphone image sensor called the ISOCELL HP5, which it claims is the world’s first to feature 0.5µm-sized pixels. The HP5, despite having a small pixel size, is said to deliver bright images in low-light conditions and overall better image quality. The sensor itself measures 1/1.56-inch in size. Samsung notes that it used technologies like Front Deep Trench Isolation (FDTI) and Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) to allow each pixel to capture more light and detail. The sensor is claimed to take advantage of improved DTI Center Cut (DCC)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_new_200mp_isocell_hp5_sensor_for_phones-news-69829.php

Apple seeds second developer beta of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1

Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.1 Beta 2 for iPhones, along with new second developer betas for its other operating systems. The iOS 26.1 Beta 2 update brings several improvements, minute UI design changes, and bug fixes to the iPhone. In the latest beta update, Alarms and Timers get a new ‘Slide to stop’ button instead of the tap option. iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26 iOS 26.1 Beta 2 introduces a new toggle under Privacy & Security in Settings that lets users automatically download and install security patches. The Fitness app now supports creating custom workouts. Meanwhile,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_seeds_second_developer_beta_of_ios_261_and_ipados_261-news-69821.php

These Nothing smartphones can now record calls with the press of a button

Nothing has rolled out an update for Essential Space that brings an audio call recording feature to its smartphones. With this update, Nothing smartphone users will be able to start recording calls by long-pressing the Essential Key or by tapping the "Start recording" option in the notification that appears during the audio call. The recording will be stored in the Essential Space after the call ends. Nothing said the rollout is automatic and "no manual update required," meaning it's likely a server-side update. [#InlinePriceWidget,13969,1#] However, it's worth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_essential_space_call_recording_feature-news-69820.php

OnePlus 15 and Realme GT 8 Pro camera details also leak

Following the leaked camera details for the upcoming Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro, the same source from China has also revealed what we should expect, camera-wise, from both the OnePlus 15 and the Realme GT 8 Pro. Both of these are expected to launch in China this month. OnePlus 15 The OnePlus 15 is allegedly going to have a 1/1.5" type sensor for its main camera, specifically the Sony Lytia LYT-700. Its periscope telephoto camera will be using the 1/2.76" type Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor. The OnePlus 15 may sport the 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor for its ultrawide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_and_realme_gt_8_pro_camera_details_also_leak-news-69818.php

This is when OnePlus is launching OxygenOS 16

OnePlus started teasing OxygenOS 16 last week, and today the brand has finally revealed when it's unveiling the next generation of its Android skin - on October 16. That's quite fitting, given that OxygenOS 16 is based on Android 16. It took quite a long time (considering that Google released Android 16 back in June), but now it's finally almost here. The OnePlus 15 should make its international debut with OxygenOS 16 on board, and in fact one recent rumor claimed that would happen on November 13. Smarter than you think.Yours to experience from October 16. #OxygenOS16...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_when_oneplus_is_launching_oxygenos_16-news-69816.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 40

The 17 domination continued in week 40, Xiaomi and Apple's latest flagships remaining as the most popular phones in our database. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max retained its crown, joined by its 17 Pro sibling and the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the rostrum. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13964, 1#] The 15T Pro and the vanilla 17 make it four Xiaomi phones in the top 5 - quite the achievement for the Chinese maker. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy A56 are best of the rest in sixth and seventh position. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13322, 1#] The second-best placed iPhone is the vanilla 17 and that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_40-news-69806.php

Honor MagicBook Art 14 2025 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H review

Introduction This is Honor's third MagicBook Art 14 laptop in about a year - the first featured an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and the second one had Snapdragon X Elite and runs Windows 11 on ARM. This one makes a return to Intel silicon with the Core Ultra 7 255H, a processor that's a generational improvement in technology. If you're unfamiliar with the MagicBook Art 14, it's Honor's thin-and-light 1.03kg laptop with a 14.6-inch OLED display and 60Wh battery. And, more importantly, an attractive price - lower than the likes of the Apple MacBook Air, the Dell XPS 13 and 14, and the Asus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicbook_art_14_2025_intel_core_ultra_7_255h_review-news-69770.php

vivo X300 FE gets certified on its way to launch

vivo launched the X200 FE back in June, and it seems to have been rather successful, given the fact that the company is currently busy working on its successor. The X300 FE was spotted in an IMEI database with the model number V2537 a while back, and now the phone with this model number has received its EEC certification. This signifies that it will be launching in Europe, just like its predecessor. Unfortunately, none of the X300 FE's specs are known just yet. So it's unclear what it will bring to the table when it does land. Speaking of which, it's also unclear when we should...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_fe_gets_certified_on_its_way_to_launch-news-69797.php

A look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra, OnePlus 15 will go global, Week 40 in review

CAD-based renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra reaffirmed the phone's design. The next Ultra will look like the current FE and lower-tier S models with a pill-shaped camera island on the back. It's also more rounded than the ongoing Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to pack a 200MP primary rear camera, a 50MP ultrawide unit, a 10MP 3x optical zoom camera with a downgraded sensor, and the 5x optical zoom unit found on the current S25 Ultra. OnePlus teased the upcoming 15, unveiling its Sand Storm color and confirming the flagship will become global. The new color uses an industry-first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_look_at_the_galaxy_s26_ultra_oneplus_15_will_go_global_week_40_in_review-news-69794.php

Weekly poll results: the Xiaomi 17 series is looking like a winner

The launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 unleashed a torrent of new flagships – among the first were Xiaomi’s revamped 17 series. The series has a slightly different makeup this year with a vanilla and a premium 6.3” model, in addition to a large model (named Pro Max this time). Starting with the new one, the Xiaomi 17 Pro drew people in with its more advanced camera system. It’s not equal to the Pro Max camera as that one packs a beefier telephoto module (larger sensor, wider aperture), though the sensor resolution and focal length are the same. Some were tempted by the larger...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_xiaomi_17_series_is_looking_like_a_winner-news-69768.php

Here's the Doogee Fire 5 Ultra with camping lights, a 13,000 mAh battery, and an IP69K rating

Doogee launched the Fire 5 last month, and we've learned that the brand will add two more models to the series this month, called the Doogee Fire 5 Pro and the Doogee Fire 5 Ultra. We have received the images and specs of both smartphones from a reliable source, so let's take a look at what's on offer. The Doogee Fire 5 Pro and Fire 5 Ultra are basically the same phones, with the most notable differences between the two being the camping lights on the Ultra model, which also features a higher-resolution main camera. The Doogee Fire 5 Ultra has dual camping lights of 1,200 lm brightness...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/doogee_fire_5_ultra_fire_5_pro_specs_price_images-news-69804.php

OnePlus 15 specs and product photos leak ahead of launch

The OnePlus 15 is seemingly right around the corner. As per the latest rumors, the phone will get a global announcement on October 13. So, by the looks of things, the phone may have one unveiling event for all markets: China and the global market. OnePlus has been keeping a rather tight lip regarding the phone’s specs up until now, basically only confirming that it will be based on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform. Thanks to a new leak on Weibo, we now have a much more in-depth specs sheet for the unannounced OnePlus 15. Take it with a grain of salt, of course. OnePlus 156.78" BOE...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_specs_and_product_photos_leak_ahead_of_launch-news-69803.php

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max

This year's iPhone Pros bring an almost unusual amount of changes, including an all-new build and two new cameras, in addition to the typical chipset upgrades. As is customary, Apple has discontinued the previous-gen Pros, but retailers and carriers have plenty of stock, so it's worth exploring whether saving some money and going for last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max is a good idea or the new 17 Pro Max is the go-to option. Plus, many 16 Pro Max owners are certainly considering an upgrade. Let's see! Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_max_vs_iphone_16_pro_max_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-69769.php

Samsung Galaxy F07 finally joins its twins, the A07 and M07

A couple of days ago, Samsung made the Galaxy M07 official, and since then the Galaxy F07 has also been listed on the company's Indian website. The M07, F07, and previously launched A07 are all the same device with different names and different colorways. The F07, for example, is only available in green, while the M07 is only offered in black. Samsung Galaxy F07 official images Like the other two devices it's identical to, the Galaxy F07 has a 6.7-inch 720x1600 LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC at the helm, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f07_finally_joins_its_twins_the_a07_and_m07-news-69799.php

Moto G06 Power is finally headed to India

The Moto G06 Power became official in early September, and now it's finally almost ready to make the trip to India. Motorola's Indian arm is teasing a new device over on X, as you can see below. Get ready for what’s next. Boundless power to work, stream and scroll. #Motorola #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/Hy6INz9Fd6— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) October 3, 2025 The word "power" is featured prominently in the text accompanying the teaser image, and so it's pretty clear that this post is referring to the G06 Power - not to mention the fact that the camera island seems identical too....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g06_power_is_finally_headed_to_india-news-69790.php

Microsoft announces 50% price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

A post on Xbox Wire with the innocuous title “Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans” caused a lot of outrage in the gaming community. That’s because the post buries the lede – Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now 50% more expensive. Introducing the new Xbox Game Pass tiers Microsoft also renamed half of the plans, so here’s what they are now. The Core plan is renamed Essential, while Standard is now Premium. The Ultimate pass keeps its name, the same goes for the PC Game Pass. We compiled the prices of the old and new plans below. Keep in mind...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_50_price_hike_for_xbox_game_pass_ultimate-news-69792.php

vivo V70 Lite is on the way

vivo launched the V60 Lite 5G and V60 Lite 4G in September, but it's already working on the V70 Lite, which has now been certified by the Bluetooth SIG with the model number V2549. This is the V70 Lite 4G, by the way, as revealed by its FCC certification, which it's also already gone through. Since the V series seems to be on somewhat of a half-yearly refresh cycle, don't be surprised to see the V70 Lite becoming official around March 2026. It will arrive with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, as well as 4G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, and, of course, Bluetooth. These are all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v70_lite_is_on_the_way-news-69795.php

One UI 8 stable update now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Wide 8 and Galaxy A35

Samsung's Android 16-based One UI 8 stable update rollout is in full swing, and the latest smartphones in line to receive the stable One UI 8 are the Galaxy Wide 8 and Galaxy A35. [#InlinePriceWidget,12705,1#] The Samsung Galaxy Wide 8 is receiving the One UI 8 stable update in South Korea with firmware version M166SKSU3BYI8. However, it's worth noting that the Galaxy Wide 8 is known as the Galaxy M16 outside South Korea, and it has also been launched as the Galaxy F16 in some markets, so the stable One UI 8 for the M16 and F16 could be released soon. Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_wide_8_galaxy_a35_android_16_one_ui_8_stable_update-news-69781.php

iQOO 15 has more specs officially confirmed

The upcoming iQOO 15 is expected to launch at some point this month, and the brand has recently confirmed a few more of its specs. First of all, the iQOO 15 will have wireless charging, unlike its predecessors. This was long rumored to arrive in the next generation, but it's great to finally have official confirmation as well. Next up, the phone comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, along with a new generation ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that should be even faster than the one in the iQOO 13, which first introduced this feature to the line. Finally, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_15_has_more_specs_officially_confirmed-news-69779.php

Apple now expected to increase iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max production

According to analysts from investment bank Morgan Stanley, Apple is bound to imminently increase production of the iPhone 17 series. For 2025, it will up the order from 84-86 million units to a number in the low 90 millions. The production increase will focus primarily on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, as demand for the iPhone Air has so far been lower than predicted. But, if this report is accurate, Apple underestimated how many people would want to buy a Pro or Pro Max, and is now going to adapt to increased market demand for those models. Morgan Stanley analysts think...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_now_expected_to_increase_iphone_17_pro_and_pro_max_production-news-69780.php

The Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a Privacy Display feature that limits visibility from side angles

You may have seen those privacy screen protectors that limit the viewing angles of the phone’s (or laptop’s) screen so that you can see it head on, but people off to the side can’t peek over your shoulder. Samsung seems to have figured out how to achieve the same functionality without a special screen protector – and, more importantly, the feature can be toggled on or off as desired. Initially spotted inside One UI 8.5 code, the Privacy Display feature is described as such: “Limits screen visibility from side angles to protect your privacy in public.” Now, X user Ach has shared...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_s26_ultra_will_have_a_privacy_display_feature_that_limits_visibility_from_side_angles-news-69778.php

Early Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme benchmarks have it beating top Intel and AMD chips

Well, this sure isn’t going to re-ignite the x86 vs. ARM performance arguments, right? Early, admittedly controlled, benchmarks from the new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme show it wiping the floor with top new CPUs from AMD and Intel in both single-core and multi-core performance. Here are the results from Geekbench 6.5 and how they compare against the likes of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and Qualcomm’s original Snapdragon X Elite as tested by PCWorld. Note that some of these results come from Geekbench 6.1, but they should still be comparable. In a similar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_snapdragon_x2_elite_extreme_benchmarks_have_it_beating_top_intel_and_amd_chips-news-69755.php

Infographic details 15 years of Samsung camera innovations: from the original Galaxy S to today

The very first Samsung Galaxy S phone was announced a long 15 years ago – a lot has changed in smartphone photography since then. That original S-phone had a 5MP camera that could record 720p video. The latest Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200MP camera and can record 8K video – that’s 4320p! To put it another way, the resolution for still images has increased 40x, while video recording has 36x the number of pixels. That’s just the main camera – one of the biggest changes since 2010 is the growing number of cameras. The S25 Ultra has four on its back, including a new 50MP ultra-wide, a 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infographic_details_15_years_of_samsung_camera_innovations_from_the_original_galaxy_s_to_today-news-69750.php

Honor Magic V Flip 2 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v_flip_2-review-2882.php

Samsung reports strong demand for Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 in the US

Samsung has released a new report stating that the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 continue to enjoy strong demand in the US, maintaining momentum months after release. Samsung’s newest Galaxy Z foldables are said to be outperforming all earlier generations in sales. The Galaxy Z Flip7 is reportedly converting more users from competing smartphone brands than any of its predecessors. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is generating strong interest among existing Galaxy users, especially those from the Galaxy S Ultra series. Samsung reports that nearly 30% of Z Fold7 buyers are upgrading...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reports_strong_demand_for_galaxy_z_fold7_z_flip7_in_the_us-news-69748.php

Moto X70 Air may launch globally as the Moto Edge 70, leak reveals new colors

Yesterday, Motorola China posted a teaser of an upcoming slim phone called the Moto X70 Air. A leak from today reveals that this phone will likely go global under the name “Motorola Edge 70”. The leak shows images of the Motorola Edge 70 in two Pantone colors: Gadget Gray and Lily Pad. Both versions have accent color decals – the rings around the cameras and the Moto AI button. Motorola Edge 70 in Lily Pad The green/orange combo is exactly what we saw in the X70 Air teaser. However, a week before that, Evan Blass posted a leaked promo image of the Motorola Edge 70 showing a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_x70_air_may_launch_globally_as_the_moto_edge_70_leak_reveals_new_colors-news-69729.php

Next generation M5 powered iPad Pro 13 stars in unboxing video, gets compared to its predecessor

Apple is expected to release some new iPads soon, perhaps in October. So we're clearly at least a few weeks away from their official debut. That, however, hasn't stopped one Russian YouTuber from presenting the M5 powered iPad Pro in the video you can see embedded below. It's in Russian, of course, but if you have access to YouTube's auto-dubbing feature, do try it - it's surprisingly good, at least for this particular video, in getting the points across, even though the voice does sound a bit mechanical. The M5 iPad Pro will ship in an identical box to that used by the M4 iPad Pro....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/next_generation_m5_powered_ipad_pro_13_stars_in_unboxing_video_gets_compared_to_its_predecessor-news-69739.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra new design renders leak

Fresh CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have surfaced online that show the phone from different angles. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra successor is expected to be unveiled early next year. In the first render below, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is seen with a flat display and slim, uniform bezels. The corners of the display appear to be more rounded than last year’s model. The edges of the phone are also slightly rounded compared to the S25 Ultra. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is seen with a slightly refreshed quad-camera design, with three lenses housed in a pill-shaped module...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_new_design_renders_leak-news-69735.php

iOS 26.0.1 is already out with important fixes for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro

Apple released the first stable build of iOS 26 a couple of weeks ago, ahead of the in-store availability of the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Now it's back with another update, dubbed iOS 26.0.1. As the name implies, this is a small bug-fixing update that doesn't introduce any new features. According to the changelog, it's meant to fix some issues occurring on the new iPhones. Here's the entire changelog straight from Apple itself: This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone, including fixes for the following...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_2601_is_already_out_with_important_fixes_for_the_iphone_air_and_iphone_17_pro-news-69717.php