Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_pad_2_pro-review-2891.php
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro review
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_pad_2_pro-review-2891.php
HMD Fusion 2's specs surface
HMD unveiled the HMD Fusion last September with Fusion outfits, and while the brand hasn't revealed when it will introduce the Fusion 2, an X account has shared some of the Fusion 2's specs, giving us an idea of what to expect from the smartphone. [#InlinePriceWidget,13304,1#] According to the source, the HMD Fusion 2 will be powered by the newly announced Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC and come with a 6.58" 120Hz FullHD+ OLED, a 108MP primary camera with OIS, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. You'll also get NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, dual speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IP65 rating, and POGO Pin...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_fusion_2_specs_surface-news-70033.php
The best charger on Amazon UK: here are our favorite chargers for use at home or on the go
Back in our day, phones used to come with chargers – now you’re lucky if you get a cable. The good news is that USB-C and USB charging standards have done away with the compatibility issue of the past (well, mostly), so a few good chargers are all you need. That means that you have to pick the chargers yourself, though. Here are the ones we use. And yes, you do need multiple – for your home, maybe for work and your car, maybe for travel. We have separated them into groups based on use-case. Table of Contents: Wall chargers Laptop chargers Car chargers Wall...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_best_charger_on_amazon_uk_here_are_our_favorite_chargers_for_use_at_home_or_on_the_go-news-70013.php
QCY H3S headphones promise flagship ANC for $50, we try them on
QCY unveiled its new flagship over-ear headphones, dubbed the H3S. Featuring a design heavily influenced by the Sony WH1000 series, these promise flagship-grade ANC, excellent audio quality and impressive battery life at a fraction of the price of the established names. The QCY H3S feature adaptive –56 dB active noise cancellation, powered by a 7-microphone array. In the company's own test they managed to reduce subway noise by up to 92% and background chatter by 85%. For calls, three anti-wind microphones improve clarity by up to 80%. The H3S offer dual drivers with a...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qcy_h3s_headphones_promise_flagship_anc_for_50_we_try_them_on-news-70032.php
Kuo: Apple is scaling back iPhone Air production capacity
Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has joined a growing stream of analysts reporting that Apple is scaling back iPhone Air orders. Per Kuo, Apple is scaling back both shipments and production capacity. Most suppliers will reduce capacity by more than 80% by Q1 of 2026, and some components with longer lead times will be outright discontinued by the end of 2025. It seems that, like the iPhone mini and iPhone Plus models, the Air was unable to gain significant traction. But this doesn't mean that the iPhone Air has failed. Apple's iPhone Pro models usually outpace all other models...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_is_scaling_back_iphone_air_production_capacity-news-70027.php
Sony Xperia 10 VI is receiving the stable Android 16 update
Sony recently rolled out the stable Android 16 for the Xperia 1 VI, and now it's the Xperia 10 VI that's getting upgraded to the latest version of Android. The Android 16 stable update, having firmware version 70.2.A.0.266, is rolling out for the Xperia 10 VI bearing model codes XQ-ES54 and XQ-ES72. Sony is rolling out the stable Android 16 update for the Xperia 10 VI in select European countries, with a broader rollout expected to commence in the coming days. If you haven't received Android 16 on your Sony Xperia 10 VI yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to the...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vi_android_16_update-news-70026.php
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 announced with updated CPU and GPU, 144Hz display support
Qualcomm took the wraps off its latest midrange chipset – the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. It brings a few upgrades over the 6s Gen 3, like improved CPU and GPU performance alongside support for FHD+ 144Hz displays, mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (SM6435-AA) is fabbed on Samsung's 4nm process with claims of 36% improved CPU and 59% faster GPU performance. The Kryo CPU features 4x performance cores at up to 2.4 GHz and 4x efficiency cores at 1.8GHz. The GPU comes with HDR gaming support and OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, and Vulkan 1.1 support. It also...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_6s_gen_4_announced_-news-70025.php
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is receiving the One UI 8 stable update
Samsung has released the Android 16-based stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S21 FE. It has firmware version G990EXXUIHYJ2, comes with the September 2025 Android security patch, and requires a download of more than 2GB. [#InlinePriceWidget,10954,1#] The One UI 8 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is currently being seeded in Vietnam and Thailand, but the rollout should expand to other countries soon. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE If you live in any of these countries and haven't received the stable One UI 8 on your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE yet, you can check for the update...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_android_16_one_ui_8_stable_update-news-70024.php
DJI Osmo Mobile 8 announced with 360-degree panning, improved tracking
DJI has unveiled a new smartphone gimbal that offers several new features, including the ability to directly connect to a phone and a new tracking module. The gimbal is currently available for purchase in China. The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 comes with the company’s 3-axis gimbal stabilization technology, but now offers 360-degree unlimited horizontal rotation. It allows users to capture smooth panoramic 360 photos and videos even when tracking a subject. It also comes with a built-in extension rod that enables it to tilt the gimbal forward to capture low-angle shots. The Osmo Mobile 8...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_osmo_mobile_8_announced_with_360degree_panning_improved_tracking-news-70020.php
Sony Xperia 1 VI now receiving Android 16
Sony’s yesteryear flagship – the Xperia 1 VI is now finally receiving its stable Android 16 update. Users across European markets, including the UK, are now receiving the Android 16 update, which features the 69.2.A.2.30 build number and comes in at 850MB. This is the second major update for the Xperia 1 VI, following its Android 15 update from last year. The device is scheduled to receive one more update according to Sony’s promise from its launch. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13003,1#] In usual Sony fashion, the update screen does not bring a detailed changelog. Users can expect...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_vi_now_receiving_android_16-news-70019.php
Honor Magic8 series goes on open sale in China
Following their announcement last week, Honor has officially kicked off open sales for its Magic8 and Magic8 Pro flagships in China. Both phones bring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, capable triple cameras and 7,000mAh Si/C batteries. Honor Magic8 Pro (left) and Honor Magic8 (right) The pair is now available from Honor’s official webstore as well as partnering retailers, and we’ve rounded up their prices below. Configuration Honor Magic8 Honor Magic8 Pro 12GB/256GB CNY 4,499 ($630) CNY 5,699 ($800) 12GB/512GB ...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_series_goes_on_open_sale_in_china-news-70018.php
iQOO 15 Ultra is coming with a focus on gaming and productivity
The iQOO 15 was announced in China yesterday, and it's expected to make it to global markets next month. But, interestingly, the brand is working on another device that will be part of the series. We're calling this iQOO 15 Ultra for simplicity's sake, but the name hasn't been confirmed. It will have a suffix, though, that much is clear, so we assume it's between Pro and Ultra. The existence of this device in development has been confirmed by Luo Feng, iQOO VP of Products. The iQOO 15 Ultra will be higher-end than the 15, and will be designed as a "gaming productivity tool". Thus,...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_15_ultra_is_coming_with_a_focus_on_gaming_and_productivity-news-70003.php
OnePlus 15's cooling improvements detailed ahead of launch
As the OnePlus 15’s China launch approaches, the company has continued to drop new teasers. The latest one highlights the upgrades to the phone’s cooling system and gaming performance. The OnePlus 15 will offer an improved Glacier cooling system that will include a larger vapor chamber with its walls made from tearable steel for better heat dissipation. This also makes the structure thinner, which creates more space inside the phone. Next, OnePlus is using a new Glacier Supercritical Aerogel for thermal insulation, which allows the phone’s exterior to remain cooler for longer while...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_cooling_improvements_detailed_ahead_of_launch-news-70000.php
Samsung halts One UI 8 rollout for Galaxy S23 family
Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 8 based on Android 16 to the Galaxy S23 devices in late September, around three weeks ago. Everything was going well, until it wasn't. The rollout is currently paused, and it's unclear when it will be resumed, so if you have a handset that's part of that family and haven't received the update yet, chances are you're in for a longer wait than you were expecting. Samsung hasn't revealed why it's taken this step either. There don't seem to be any widespread reports of big issues from people that have installed the update. That said,...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_halts_one_ui_8_rollout_for_galaxy_s23_family-news-70002.php
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer
Ahead of its full unveiling on October 23, Redmi keeps revealing new details about the K90 Pro Max. Recently it's confirmed a few of its main specs, and today it's back to tell us all about the Bose-branded sound system built into the phone. The K90 Pro Max has two "ultra-linear speakers", presumably in the usual configuration (one at the bottom, the other at the top), but the novelty here is the "large independent woofer" that features on the back of the device, to the right of its cameras. This is Bose branded, and Bose has also contributed to the tuning of the entire speaker...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_redmi_k90_pro_max_has_a_bose_21_stereo_sound_system_with_a_woofer-news-70001.php
Here's when the Huawei Mate 80 series is rumored to launch
Huawei's Mate 80 series could be announced as soon as November, according to a new rumor from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. That may still change and the launch could slip into December, but for now November seems to be the plan. The Mate 80 will allegedly be available in black, white, and turquoise. Interestingly, the Mate 80 phones will be joined at their launch event by a "2-in-1 tablet", though it's not clear at all what that means. Leaked Huawei Mate 80 image Regardless, this mystery device will be offered in Moonlight Silver and Space Gray. A previous rumor told us to expect...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_huawei_mate_80_series_is_rumored_to_launch-news-69984.php
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in for review
The iPhone 17 Pro Max had just about 1 month of being able to call itself the best Pro Max around! The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max may be a corny namestealer, but it's about as serious on the specs front as you can get. What immediately grabs the attention is the rear screen, so let's talk about it. It's absolutely top notch - a 120 Hz LTPO OLED panel with a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. On the software side, the rear screen isn't very useful. It technically supports third-party apps, but only Chinese ones are allowed for now. Hardly surprising, since the phone is only available in China and...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pro_max_in_for_review-news-69982.php
iPhone 18 Pros reiterated to feature variable aperture main cameras
For as long as iPhones have been around, their cameras have always utilized fixed aperture lenses while Android competitors have implemented variable aperture solutions on their flagships for a number of years. It seems Apple may finally be ready to join the variable aperture club as ET News reports that an industry supply source has confirmed the change is coming with the iPhone 18 series. Apple has allegedly selected Sunny Optical as its primary variable aperture lens supplier and is ready to implement the solution with next year’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. This is not the first...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pros_reiterated_to_feature_variable_aperture_main_cameras-news-69975.php
This is when the vivo X300 and X300 Pro are launching in Europe
vivo unveiled the X300 and X300 Pro in China a week ago, and ever since then you, like us, may have been wondering when they will be launching in Europe. We now have an official answer, and the good news is that there isn't really that much left to wait. The duo will make its European debut on October 30. The X300 Pro's Photographer Kit is coming too, as evidenced by the promo images on vivo's official website for Spain. Of course, the company hasn't announced pricing for Europe yet - that will come on October 30. While you wait, why not take a look at our hands-on with both the...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_when_the_vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_are_launching_in_europe-news-69981.php
Honor Robot Phone to launch at MWC 2026
The Honor Robot Phone, which was teased during the Magic8 series announcement, now has an official launch date. Honor shared a teaser on Instagram announcing that the phone will debut at MWC 2026. However, it remains unclear whether this will mark a commercial launch or merely a showcase for attendees. During the Magic8 series launch, Honor had already confirmed that the Robot Phone would be fully unveiled at MWC 2026 in March. The Honor Robot Phone features a moving gimbal camera that pops out the back of the phone and resembles a robot head. It can apparently understand what it...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_robot_phone_to_launch_at_mwc_2026-news-69973.php
CR: iPhone 17 series demand is outpacing its predecessors
It’s been over a month since the iPhone 17 series went on open sale, and Counterpoint suggests the new phones are faring much better than their predecessors. According to the report, the iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% in its first 10 days of availability in China and the US. The figures show that the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are outselling the 16 Pro/16 Pro Max by about 12% while the base iPhone 17 is 31% more desirable than the iPhone 16. The fourth member of the new lineup – the iPhone Air is also seeing better demand than the iPhone 16 Plus so...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_series_demand_is_outpacing_its_predecessors-news-69972.php
OnePlus 15 battery details revealed, spotted on Geekbench
The OnePlus 15 is set to be announced in China on October 27. Ahead of the launch, OnePlus has been teasing the phone’s design and key features. The company recently confirmed the phone’s display specs, and has now revealed its battery details. OnePlus’ upcoming flagship phone will pack a 7,300mAh battery and offer 120W wired fast charging support in China. It will also support 50W wireless charging. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 15’s Absolute Black color option’s scratch resistance was showcased in a video. The matte rear panel appears to be durable to light scratches, which can be easily...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_battery_details_revealed_spotted_on_geekbench-news-69971.php
Top 10 trending phones of week 42
A bunch of hot new phones were announced this week, shaking up the order in our trending chart. However, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max retained its crown for the fourth week in a row, shaping up to be one of the most exciting phones of this fall. A brand new trio sits behind it though, with the vivo X300 Pro snatching the silver medal and the RedMagic 11 Pro+ placing third. Honor's Magic8 Pro placed fourth, pushing the iPhone 17 Pro Max all the way down to fifth position. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13964, 1#] Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra was the sixth most popular phone in our database this...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_42-news-69970.php
vivo OriginOS 6, X300 series are official, Moto X70 Air too, Week 42 in review
vivo held a big Chinese event this week, announcing the new OriginOS 6 and the X300 series in the X300 and the X300 Pro. OriginOS 6 is redesigned with a similar visual style to iOS 26 with transparent elements and a multi-layered look. OriginOS 6 is here to replace FunTouch OS and will get its global rollout later this month. The vivo X300 and X300 Pro are official for China, too. The Pro is your typical big-sized flagship phone, while the X300 is a 6.31-inch flagship. Both feature the Dimensity 9500 SoC and big batteries. Both phones could also become globally available later on. In...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_originos_6_x300_series_are_official_moto_x70_air_too_week_42_in_review-news-69960.php
Weekly poll: will the vivo X300 or X300 Pro be your next phone?
Vivo introduced the X300 series this week and this year the family is smaller – there’s no mid-sized vanilla model and no “Pro mini”, just the small X300 and the big X300 Pro. Okay, there is likely an Ultra model and an FE model in the pipeline, but there’s no denying that vivo streamlined its flagship product line. vivo X300 and X300 Pro highlights Let’s start with the vivo X300 Pro – it’s very much an “X200, part 2”, if we can put it that way. Dimensity 9400 gets swapped for 9500, UFS 4.0 for 4.1, 1/1.28” 50MP LYT-818 sensor for 1/1.28” 50MP LYT-282 sensor, 200MP HP9 telephoto...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_will_the_vivo_x300_or_x300_pro_be_your_next_phone-news-69934.php
Poll results: thank you for your suggestions on improving the Phone Finder's search for foldables
Last week we asked you for your thoughts on how we should reconfigure our Phone Finder tool to make it easier to find foldable phones with the right dimensions. Here’s how the voting went. The majority of people prefer that only folded dimensions are used when filtering phones based on their thickness, width and height. People had a simple reason for voting this way – most of the time, the phones stay folded. You carry them closed, of course, but with the rapid improvement of cover displays (especially on flip foldables), you can get a lot done without opening the phone. The other...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poll_results_thank_you_for_your_suggestions_on_improving_the_phone_finders_search_for_foldables-news-69937.php
Weekly deals: Galaxy S25 Edge discounted, M5-powered iPad Pro and MacBook Pro 14" launch
It has been a pretty quiet week in the US market as far as smartphones are concerned, but Apple did unveil the M5 chipset and launched three new products with it. But let’s start with phones and with no new launches, we turn to the usual suspects. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has reportedly been canceled, to be replaced with the Galaxy S26+ - a phone that was once rumored to have been canceled itself. So, the Galaxy S25 Edge may remain Samsung’s thinnest phone for a while. It’s not as capable as its S25+ sibling, but at least it’s a lot cheaper. ...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_galaxy_s25_edge_discounted_m5powered_ipad_pro_and_macbook_pro_14_launch-news-69961.php
