A number of early iPhone 17 Pro adopters face decolorization issues

It all started with a couple of Reddit posts by users reporting strange decolorization on their orange iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models. However, more and more cases are now emerging. Decolorized iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue In fact, the Cosmic Orange isn't the only color affected by the issue. Some owners report the same decolorization issue with their Deep Blue iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max as well. The issue seems to begin on the camera island, but eventually spreads across the entire aluminum body, leaving only the matte glass in the middle...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_iphone_17_pro_adopters_face_decolorization_issues-news-69956.php

New rumor claims the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro doesn't exist

For a while now, we've been hearing rumors about how Samsung will call the Galaxy S25's successor Galaxy S26 Pro. So many rumors, in fact, that it pretty much seemed like a given. Now a new rumor claims the exact opposite: there is no Galaxy S26 Pro, the Galaxy S25's successor will be called Galaxy S26. And it will be launching alongside the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, as usual. For some time, the Galaxy S26 Edge was rumored to be replacing the Galaxy S26+, which was allegedly cancelled, but recently we heard it's actually the other way round - the Galaxy S26 Edge is cancelled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_rumor_claims_the_samsung_galaxy_s26_pro_doesnt_exist-news-69967.php

Meta is giving parents more control over their teen's use of AI on Instagram

Meta's AI is practically everywhere on its platforms. It can be useful at times, and the company is encouraging users to interact with its AI chatbot more frequently. That includes teens and can sometimes backfire. For instance, a recent report suggests that minors are engaging in romantic conversations with the chatbot. Meta has seemingly found a solution to that. On Friday, Adam Mosseri, the chief AI officer, announced new parental controls for the AI chatbot. The new parental control features will roll out early next year and will provide grown-ups with various tools. For instance,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_is_giving_parents_more_control_over_their_teens_use_of_ai_on_instagram-news-69959.php

Apple's iPhone Fold may be delayed

Apple's first foldable smartphone, which we're calling iPhone Fold for simplicity's sake, has long been rumored to finally make its debut next year. Now though, a new report from Korea claims it may actually only arrive in 2027. Alternatively, if Apple does manage to launch it in 2026, only about 5-7 million units will be produced next year. The reason for the possible delay is quoted to be the time it takes to decide on all of the specs, including, very importantly, the hinge. A recent rumor claimed the hinge would be much cheaper than originally anticipated, by the way. At the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_iphone_fold_may_be_delayed-news-69965.php

The Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max's rear screen wasn't just a fad, it's here to stay

Last month, Xiaomi launched the 17 and 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in China, and the Pro models both feature a screen on their rear, embedded into the gigantic iPhone-like camera island. We've seen rear screens before, from Xiaomi specifically, and they didn't live very long. So with that in mind, you may have considered this latest iteration just another fad/gimmick that will be forgotten by the time the Xiaomi 18 series arrives. But you'd be wrong. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has confirmed the fact that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will have the rear screen as well, and far...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_xiaomi_17_pro_and_pro_maxs_rear_screen_wasnt_just_a_fad_its_here_to_stay-news-69945.php

There's a $1 coin with Steve Jobs on it now

The US Mint has decided to honor the memory of legendary Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs by designing a $1 Innovation coin with him on it. This is part of a yearly tradition which sees the US Mint honoring American innovation and the "pioneering efforts of individuals or groups". One of the Innovation coins for 2026 features Steve Jobs, you can see it below. He is sitting cross-legged in front of a Californian landscape with hills and oak trees. The US Mint's official announcement says "his posture and expression, as he is captured in a moment of reflection, show how this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/theres_a_1_coin_with_steve_jobs_on_it_now-news-69944.php

Oppo Find X9 hands-on

Oppo took the wraps off its Find X9 series today and we managed to get hold of a Find X9 unit after the event. While we did not get to perform our usual set of tests and benchmarks just yet, we did get to use the device for a short period of time, and these are our first impressions. Find X9 feels excellent in-hand. Oppo really nailed the fit and finish here with the aluminum frame having that cold and premium feeling, while the matte glass back feels smooth to the touch and prevents fingerprint build-up. There are three colors to choose from with Titanium Grey, Space Black and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_handson-news-69922.php

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pro_hands_on-review-2893.php

Honor MagicPad3 Pro and Watch 5 Pro are also official

Aside from the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro smartphones, Honor today also unveiled the MagicPad3 Pro 13.3 tablet and Watch 5 Pro. Honor MagicPad3 Pro 13.3 The tablet comes with a 13.3-inch LCD screen with 3200x2136 resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset at the helm, 12/16GB of RAM, 256/512GB of storage, and a 12,450 mAh battery with support for 66W wired charging. Honor MagicPad3 Pro 13.3 It boasts a 13 MP rear camera, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 9 MP front camera. It measures 293.88 x 201.38 x 5.79 mm and weighs 595g. It comes with MagicOS 10.0...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicpad3_pro_and_watch_5_pro_are_also_official-news-69929.php

Our Xiaomi 15T Pro video review is out

Xiaomi launched the 15T and 15T Pro in late September, possibly confusing a lot of people since it also introduced the 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max literally the day after that. Anyway, the 15T and 15T Pro are basically the Xiaomi branded flagship killer-like devices, which is what the T series has always been. The fact that they now seem like they're two generations behind the current flagships can't help, we assume - the new top of the line models were both launched earlier than usual and Xiaomi decided to skip the number 16 in order to align its naming convention with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_xiaomi_15t_pro_video_review_is_out-news-69923.php

Honor Robot Phone teased ahead of full unveiling in March

Honor made the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro official today, and during the same event the brand also teased an upcoming device which it's calling the Robot Phone. This will be fully unveiled at MWC in Barcelona in early March next year. Until then, we get the teaser video below, and if you've been wondering what makes this a "robot phone", it's a gimbal camera that heavily resembles that of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - only this one is integrated into a phone, of course. Take a look for yourself: So, it's a robot phone - or, better put, the Honor Robot Phone - because the camera moves in a way...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_robot_phone_teased_ahead_of_full_unveiling_in_march-news-69926.php

Realme GT 8 series release date revealed, performance and battery details teased

Realme officially revealed when we can expect the Realme GT 8 series. The Chinese launch is set for October 21 at 3:00 PM local time. In addition to the release date, Realme also teased some impressive specs. Unfortunately, the teaser talks about the GT 8 Pro only, so we don't know which features will transfer over to the vanilla GT 8 as well. In any case, the Pro is expected to come with a larger battery, new charging capabilities, and a slimmer and lighter body. Realme GT 8 series teaser posters The GT 8 Pro's battery will be upgraded from 6,500 mAh in the GT 7 Pro to 7,000...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_8_series_release_date_revealed_performance_and_battery_details_teased-news-69919.php

ColorOS 16 announced, going global with the Find X9 series

Oppo announced ColorOS 16 today with an updated visual look, improved performance and plenty of new features and revamped system apps. It is set to debut on the Oppo Find X9 series tomorrow while also gradually making its way to older Oppo devices in the coming months. The new update brings seamless system animations which deliver instant app launches and interactions with apps, menus and widgets. Animations are triggered at the point of touch and return smoothly when dismissed for a faster feeling UI. Oppo’s Luminous Rendering Engine ensures smooth transitions across all aspects of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/coloros_16_announced_going_global_with_the_find_x9_series_-news-69916.php

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold battery explodes during extreme durability test

Google’s brand new Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which went on sale last week, has been subjected to an extreme durability test. The test results suggest that the foldable may not be as durable as Google claims. YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything subjected the Pixel 10 Pro Fold to his standard series of durability tests. While the foldable struggled in several of them, it was the bend test that ultimately killed the phone. Although the hinge held firm, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold snapped along the antenna lines. Last year's Pixel 9 Pro Fold also had the same weak points. However, what...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_pro_fold_battery_explodes_during_extreme_durability_test-news-69914.php

Samsung Project Moohan XR headset's launch date officially announced

Samsung's first Android XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan, was rumored to launch on September 29, but that didn't happen, and subsequent rumors claimed the headset would launch on either October 21 or October 22. Well, one of those rumors has turned out to be true as Samsung has announced that Project Moohan will be launched on October 21 during the Galaxy Event. The event will begin at 10 PM ET, and it will be live-streamed on Samsung's YouTube channel. The Korean brand hasn't revealed Project Moohan's marketing name; however, rumors claim it will be called the Galaxy XR, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_project_moohan_galaxy_xr_launch_date-news-69913.php

vivo X300 Pro Photographer Kit with telephoto extender hands-on

Vivo unveiled the X300 series yesterday, and we were there to cover the whole event. Apart from the quality hands-on time with the X300 Pro and X300, we were also able to capture plenty of photos with both phones. What we didn't have time for, however, was to snap some long-range shots using the vivo X300 Photographer Kit and the 2.35x telephoto extender lens. Today, we finally have those, too, and you will find them further down, but first, here's a closer look at the actual gear. Hands-on The vivo X300 Pro's Photographer Kit looks similar to the one we used with the vivo X200...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_pro_photographer_kit_with_telephoto_extender_handson-news-69912.php

OnePlus 15's display specs are now official

The OnePlus 15's launch in China is imminent, and it's been rumored to get its global unveiling in mid-November. Ahead of all that, today the brand has extensively teased the phone's display. This is made by BOE, and the screen itself will be fully presented by BOE on October 14. It comes with a 165Hz refresh rate as hinted at by a OnePlus exec a while back, and OnePlus is also advertising 13% higher brightness and 11.8% improved color accuracy and consistency, both presumably compared to the OnePlus 13's panel. OnePlus 15 display features The new display has 1.15mm bezels...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15s_display_specs_are_now_official-news-69895.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 receives stable One UI 8 Watch update

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 users are finally receiving the much-awaited stable One UI 8 Watch update in select regions. The rollout comes over a month after the last One UI 8 Watch beta release for the smartwatch. Galaxy Watch7 users in South Korea who participated in the One UI 8 Watch beta program have confirmed receiving the stable update. Regular users are expected to get the update in the coming days. The WearOS 6-based One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch7 comes with build number L310XXU1BYI4. It weighs around 160MB and includes the September security patch. One UI 8 Watch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch7_receives_stable_one_ui_8_watch_update-news-69894.php

Realme shares more details on the GT 8 Pro’s Ricoh-tuned camera

Realme is set to unveil its GT 8 series later this month, and the GT 8 Pro will be the first smartphone to feature a custom Ricoh Imaging tuning as part of the newly formed Realme x Ricoh Imaging partnership effort. The two brands will host a dedicated event tomorrow, where they will provide more details on their collaborative efforts, but we have some new info ahead of the keynote. Intuitive Algorithm Engine, which aims to eliminate common smartphone photography faults like over-sharpening, over-saturation, and over-smearing. Realme also shared that you can expect RAW-level pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_shares_more_details_on_the_gt_8_pros_ricohtuned_camera_-news-69892.php

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