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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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