Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro's prices in India leak

After launching the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in China in mid-October, Oppo made them official for global markets late last month, and earlier today it announced that they're landing in India on November 18. [#InlinePriceWidget,14235,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14094,1#] Ahead of that, today a tipster over on X has shared the purported pricing for the Find X9 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This will allegedly cost INR 74,999. On the other hand, the Find X9 Pro is "expected" to go for INR 99,999. The two devices definitely aren't cheap, not even in China, but they do come...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_and_find_x9_pros_prices_in_india_leak-news-70207.php

Entire iPhone 18 lineup to get upgraded selfie cameras, new report claims

A few hours ago we heard that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would come with a smaller hole punch for their selfie cameras, which, according to past rumors, would be paired with under-display Face ID tech. Now a new report from analysts at JP Morgan claims that all iPhone 18 models will also get a 24MP selfie camera. That's a bump up in resolution from the current generation's 18MP shooter. Interestingly, the 24MP selfie camera was previously rumored for the iPhone 17 lineup, but didn't happen - and now it seems like it just got postponed to next year. The iPhone Fold will even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/entire_iphone_18_lineup_to_get_upgraded_selfie_cameras_new_report_claims-news-70208.php

OnePlus Open is the latest to receive the stable Android 16 update with OxygenOS 16 on top

OnePlus' one and only foldable smartphone, the Open, has today joined the Android 16 party. It's started to receive the update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. So far the rollout is only taking place in India, but OnePlus promises it will spread to other regions soon. Over there, the update arrives over-the-air as build CPH2551_16.0.0.201(EX01). The update is going out in batches, so if you have a OnePlus Open purchased from India and haven't been notified about it yet, don't worry, it should be arriving in the next few days. The changelog is massive as it was for the OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_open_is_the_latest_to_receive_the_stable_android_16_update_with_oxygenos_16_on_top-news-70203.php

Poco F8 Pro to come with Bose sound and no charger in the box

The Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra launched back in March, and you may have been expecting their successors to arrive around the same time next year. However, both of them have already been certified by some authorities around the world, which implies a much earlier release. Today, a photo purportedly showing part of the F8 Pro's box has been leaked, and as you can see it advertises Bose sound. This is notable because the Redmi K90 Pro Max, which launched in China last month, also has Bose sound. And so does the 'vanilla' K90. So, with this in mind, it's not beyond the realm of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f8_pro_to_come_with_bose_sound_and_no_charger_in_the_box-news-70205.php

Here's when the Realme C85 5G, the Redmi 15C, and the Redmi Note 15 series are launching in India

Realme first launched the C85 5G in Vietnam a few days ago, and now a new rumor claims it will also make its way to India before the end of this month. This phone is identical to the Realme 15x, which landed in India last month, save for the lower-res selfie camera (8MP vs. 50MP) and slower charging (45W vs. 60W). Realme C85 5G So clearly it should be a tiny bit cheaper than the 15x. The same source also claims the Redmi 15C is arriving in India at the end of this month, or in early December. It's unclear which model - there's a 4G version and a 5G one too. Maybe both? We'll have to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g_redmi_15c_redmi_note_15_series_india_launch-news-70191.php

Xiaomi 17 Ultra's charging capacity confirmed by certification

Xiaomi has already launched the 17, the 17 Pro, and the 17 Pro Max in China, but of course there's another member of the family that's due to arrive at some point in the future - the 17 Ultra. This has now been seemingly certified in China by 3C, in two versions: model number 2512BPNDAC without satellite connectivity, and model number 25128PNA1C with satellite connectivity. Both of them support 100W wired charging, which is a 10W improvement over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra which came out in February. The satellite connectivity support was rumored last month, and so now it's confirmed in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultras_charging_capacity_confirmed_by_certification-news-70187.php

OnePlus 12 starts receiving the Android 16 update

OnePlus has now started rolling out the stable update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to the OnePlus 12. The rollout is starting with units purchased in India, and OnePlus promises it will reach more regions soon. For Indian units, the new build is CPH2573_16.0.0.201(EX01). The changelog is endless, you can check it out in its entirety at the Source linked below. As always, note that the update is going out in batches, so if you have a OnePlus 12 purchased from India and haven't received the notification yet, fret not for it is coming - it will most likely arrive in the next few...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_12_starts_receiving_the_android_16_update-news-70190.php

Spotify now gives you weekly listening stats

Spotify today is introducing weekly listening stats. These will "help you relive your week in music in a fun, shareable snapshot", according to the company's press release. It's available to both free users and those who subscribe to Spotify Premium, in more than 60 markets across the world. It shows your top artists and songs from the past four weeks. It also gives you playlists "inspired by what you love or tracks you might want to queue up next". Each week, you'll get a special highlight "that captures what makes your listening unique", be it a milestone, a new discovery, or "a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_now_gives_you_weekly_listening_stats-news-70189.php

Google brings Gemini to Maps, here's everything it can do

Google Maps is getting a Gemini infusion. Google's AI assistant will power what the company bills as "the first hands-free, conversational driving experience". According to Google, this will feel like "having a knowledgeable friend in the passenger seat who can confidently help you get where you're going". No one ever accused AI chatbots of lacking confidence, the problem is how trustworthy what they say is, and of course Google is staying mum about that. Anyway, you can ask Gemini anything you want while navigating with Google Maps. Even multi-step queries should work fine. Gemini...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_brings_gemini_to_maps_heres_everything_it_can_do-news-70173.php

Here's where you'll be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy XR headset next year

Following many months of teasers, rumors, and speculation, Samsung finally made the Galaxy XR headset official in October. It only became available to order in the US and Korea at that time. If you're located elsewhere, fret not, however, for this limited availability won't last very long. According to a new report, the Galaxy XR is headed to other markets in 2026. It will allegedly land in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK next. The list may not be final, however, so things could still change, and unfortunately there's no release date to speak of for any of these countries - in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_where_youll_be_able_to_buy_the_samsung_galaxy_xr_headset_next_year-news-70172.php

Moto G57 and G57 Power are now official and already on sale

Earlier today, Motorola made the Moto G67 Power official, and now it's also announced the Moto G57 and G57 Power. The Moto G57 is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 4/8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage, and has a 5,200 mAh battery and a 50MP main camera using Sony's Lytia LYT-600 sensor, along with an 8MP ultrawide and an 8MP selfie camera. It runs Android 16. Moto G57 colors, from left to right: Corsair, Fluidity, Pink Lemonade, Regatta There's a 6.72-inch FHD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,050-nit peak brightness (which implies it's an LCD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g57_and_g57_power_are_official_and_already_available-news-70171.php

Honor 500 seemingly runs Geekbench revealing its chipset and memory amount

Honor is expected to unveil the 500 and 500 Pro mid-rangers before the end of the year, and ahead of that we've recently seen a leaked design sketch for the former, which shows an entirely new design on the back, clearly inspired by Google's Pixel series. Now, the Honor 500 seems to have run Geekbench - a prototype, we mean. This identifies with the model number MEY-AN00. It managed a 2,113 single-core score and a 6,539 multi-core score in Geekbench 6.3. It's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. The prototype runs Android 16, so the final product...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_500_seemingly_runs_geekbench_revealing_its_chipset_and_memory_amount-news-70169.php

Apple's Live Translation on AirPods will finally reach the EU soon

When it announced the AirPods Pro 3 back in September, Apple also introduced Live Translation for them as well as the AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2. The feature works when the AirPods in question are paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. The feature supported English (UK and US), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish at launch, but wasn't available in the EU. That, however, will change very soon. Today Apple has announced that Live Translation is coming to the EU "next month", so in December. The feature was delayed for EU users...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_live_translation_on_airpods_will_finally_reach_the_eu_soon-news-70162.php

New and intriguing details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak

Although the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC has only been official for a little over a month now, last week we already heard some rumors about its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Today even more details have been outed in China. Intriguingly, it now looks like we'll have both the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro on the market next year. Only the Pro version will support LPDDR6, and the two SoCs will also differ in their GPUs. Both will be made using TSMC's 2nm process, and will be using third-generation self-developed CPU cores, in a 2+3+3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_and_intriguing_details_about_the_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_6_leak-news-70159.php

RedMagic 11 Pro gets disassembled on video, see the liquid cooling loop from the inside

The RedMagic 11 Pro went official in China as the RedMagic 11 Pro+ in October, and it made its global debut yesterday. We are currently working on our full, in-depth review of the device, so stay tuned for that. [#InlinePriceWidget,14277,1#] In the meantime, you may be interested to see how it fares in the now-traditional 'durability test' by Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. Luckily, he had one on hand to test, and seemed quite impressed by the phone's world first - liquid cooling. And if you're curious about how that works, the video also contains the phone's full...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_pro_gets_disassembled_on_video_see_the_liquid_cooling_loop_from_the_inside-news-70160.php

Oppo promises dedicated one-on-one support if you buy a Find X9 or Find X9 Pro

Oppo launched the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in China in mid-October, and then globally towards the end of the month. Now, the company is announcing that those who buy a Find X9 series handset will receive dedicated one-on-one support and exclusive priority service at Oppo service centers in international markets. [#InlinePriceWidget,14235,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14094,1#] Both of these are available in select countries and regions, including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Mexico. One-on-one support will take place through online platforms like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_promises_dedicated_oneonone_support_if_you_buy_a_find_x9_or_find_x9_pro-news-70157.php

Samsung's tri-fold smartphone gets Bluetooth certified, revealing wide global launch plans

Samsung's upcoming tri-fold smartphone was showcased in late October, but it's still not properly official. We might not have very long to wait, however, as it's now apparently been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG's certification database. Interestingly, multiple model numbers were certified - SM-D6390, SM-D639N, SM-D639U, SM-D639U1, and SM-D639B. The fact that we have all these model numbers implies rather wide geographical availability, including in North America, China, and Korea. The model ending in "B" is generally Samsung's global version of a device, but of course that doesn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_trifold_smartphone_gets_bluetooth_certified_revealing_wide_global_launch_plans-news-70142.php

Realme GT8 Pro is getting an F1 makeover

The Realme GT8 Pro is already out in China and is coming to the global scene later this month. Ahead of the international launch, Realme is set to launch an exclusive GT8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition model in China. Realme GT8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition This one will be unveiled on November 10 and will feature a turquoise-colored body with the signature Aston Martin wings emblem on the back and the Aramco F1 team badge. The back also features an aramid fiber pattern on the camera island and neon yellow accents. GT8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt8_pro_is_getting_an_f1_makeover-news-70135.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 Unpacked event date leaked

There have been multiple rumors suggesting that Samsung may delay the Galaxy S26 series launch to March, and a new leak now claims to reveal the exact date. According to a report, Samsung will hold a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 next year in San Francisco, where it will debut the Galaxy S26 lineup. Notably, Samsung usually unveils the flagship Galaxy S series phones in January. The Galaxy S25 lineup debuted in January this year The report adds that Samsung has already begun preparations for the Unpacked event. The Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to include the Galaxy S26,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_unpacked_event_date_leaked-news-70134.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 44

The Redmi K90 Pro Max only lasted a single week on top of our trending chart as the newly announced OnePlus 15 replaces it this time around. The Redmi top dog gets the silver, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max completes the podium. In fourth we have the Oppo Find X9 Pro, which got a considerable boost in popularity following its global rollout. We'll see if it manages to climb even higher come next week. The Samsung pair of Galaxy A56 and Galaxy S25 Ultra follows and then we have the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. Each of those lost two positions this week. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13964,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_44-news-70133.php

Apple AirPods Pro 3 review

The AirPods Pro 3 are the successors to one of the most popular pieces of audio equipment in the world. The previous generation AirPods Pro 2 came to be known for their audio quality, noise cancellation, and an incredible feature set, including being able to be used as medical-grade hearing aids, all while providing excellent integration within Apple's ecosystem of devices. With this new model, Apple is claiming a 2x improvement in active noise cancellation over the AirPods Pro 2, which is apparently good enough for the title of the world’s best in-ear active noise cancellation....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_airpods_pro_3_review-news-70130.php

Weekly poll results: Honor Magic8 Pro swims while the Magic8 might sink

In last week’s poll, the Honor Magic8 Pro rose up while the vanilla Magic8 went on a downwards trajectory. While the two phones share a lot of hardware, the more capable camera of the Pro model is giving it a serious advantage. Honor Magic8 and Magic8 Pro The Honor Magic8 Pro scored highly in the poll and the numbers can improve with solid reviews. Some are still wondering whether the camera improvements are as big as Honor claims. One in ten voters is planning on holding off until the Ultra model is announced in the next few months. For the majority, though, the Pro model strikes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_honor_magic8_pro_swims_while_the_magic8_might_sink-news-70102.php

Deals: the Galaxy S25 Edge price plummets, the M5 iPad Pros and MacBook Pro get first price cut

There were plenty of new smartphone launches on the other side of the ocean in the last couple of weeks, but the US market has been pretty quiet. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any discounts this week, of course. This is probably not a good sign – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is under $700 for a 256GB unit and the upgrade to 512GB is only $40. Never mind the S25+ (which is out of stock on Amazon, anyway), the S25 Edge is now cheaper than the vanilla Galaxy S25! Unless you settle for the 128GB S25, which you probably shouldn’t. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_galaxy_s25_edge_price_plummets_the_m5_ipad_pros_and_macbook_pro_get_first_price_cut-news-70116.php

vivo X300 Ultra is going global after all

Historically, the top-end Ultra from vivo's X series flagship phones has been reserved for the Chinese market, but this is likely to change as we now have strong evidence that the yet-to-be-announced vivo X300 Ultra will make it outside China this year. According to the GSMA database, vivo might be preparing an international version of the X300 Ultra because the handset has appeared with a different model name that doesn't match the usual naming scheme for vivo's Chinese handsets. The model name in question is V2562. That's great news for users who have settled for the standard and Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_ultra_is_going_global_after_all-news-70131.php

One of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi phones will house a 9,000 mAh battery

A new report from the well-known Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station states that Xiaomi is working on bringing a 9,000 mAh battery to one of its upcoming phones. Moreover, the device will support 100W fast charging, which makes it sound even more ambitious. Moreover, Xiaomi is also working on a 10,000 mAh prototype. If this is true, the upcoming still-unknown Redmi phone will feature one of the largest phone batteries. Some Chinese sources believe that the said phone is the upcoming Redmi Turbo 5, but that contradicts the most recent reports about this phone pointing at a 7,500 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_of_the_upcoming_xiaomi_redmi_phones_will_house_a_9000_mah_battery-news-70129.php