Black Friday: the best tablet, laptop and e-reader deals in Germany

Black Friday is almost over and you can feel it - most tablets are out of stock! However, there are still good options left and there are plenty of other gadgets that you can pick up. Note that we have smartphone deals in a separate post. Here we will focus on the best tablet, laptop, smartwatch and other offers in Germany. Here are some shortcuts to jump straight to the section you care about: Tablets Smart rings Laptops Amazon Fire Kids tablets E-readers Tablets Samsung didn’t release a Plus model for the 2025 generation, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is...

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OnePlus 15 finally clears the FCC, US launch might be very near

The OnePlus 15 made its Chinese debut in October and then went global earlier this month. However, for the US market in particular, there was a hurdle. While the company submitted all the necessary documentation to the US FCC for certification of the device as usual, the US government shutdown prevented the agency from actually issuing its certification of the phone, despite the testing having been completed. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] This has resulted in a delay in the OnePlus 15's launch in the US, where it still isn't available. However, there's some very good news today, as its...

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Poco F8 Pro review

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The best Black Friday smartphone deals for the US

We have been tracking deals all week long, but the Black Friday shopping spree is almost over. There will be a last hurrah on Cyber Monday, of course, but if you have any holiday shopping to do, don't put it off any longer. Flagships Foldables Alternatives Refurbished iPhones Flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra remains a unique productivity tool with its built-in S Pen and DeX support. You can use the USB-C for wired video out, but wireless screen casting works too, so the Ultra is pretty versatile. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro...

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iPhone Air’s poor sales have discouraged Chinese makers from slim phones

The iPhone Air is not selling particularly well and that may have discouraged at least three rival brands from attempting their own takes on the slim and light form factor. A new report from DigiTimes suggests that several Chinese brands, including Xiaomi, Oppo, and vivo have reportedly cancelled their plans to launch ultra slim phones meant to compete with the iPhone Air. According to the new report, Apple’s key suppliers, Foxconn, have reduced their iPhone production lines, and Luxshare has completely halted its iPhone production. We recently saw the Air's designer leave the...

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Report: OmniVision unveils its own high-end 200MP sensor, the OVB0D

OmniVision also has a new high-end 200MP camera sensor for upcoming camera flagships, to rival the freshly announced Sony LYTIA 901. According to a report in Korean media, the OmniVision OVB0D is a 200MP 1/1.1-inch imager, so slightly larger, than the 1/1.12-inch LYTIA 901. The sensor features a Bayer filter, but with a different dual on-chip re-mosaic structure to the LYTIA's more complex QQBC. Technically, and we're hypothesizing a bit, due to the lack of proper information, Sony's sensor could have a slight edge in detail, because of its more advanced Quad-Quad Bayer Coding...

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Apple projected to surpass Samsung as global smartphone shipments leader

After 14 years, Apple is once again poised to overtake Samsung as the global leader in terms of smartphone shipments. According to Counterpoint Research, Apple is projected to ship over 243 million iPhones in 2025, which would give it an estimated 19.4% share of the global smartphone market. Samsung, which is the current global leader, is expected to ship 235 million units, which would leave it with an 18.7% market share. The iPhone 17 series has proven to be a huge success for Apple as shipments in Q3 saw 9% growth compared to last year’s 16 series. Furthermore, Apple saw 12% higher...

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Here’s the HyperOS 3 rollout timeline for eligible Poco devices

During the recent Poco F8 series launch event in Bali, Indonesia, the company also unveiled the rollout timeline for its HyperOS 3 update. The Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra, notably, ship with the new software out of the box. The Poco F7 series and the Poco X7 lineup will be the first to receive the HyperOS 3 update by the end of this month. In fact, Poco has already seeded the update for the F7 Ultra. Next, the update will be released for the Poco F6 series, Poco X6 Pro, Poco M7, Poco M6 lineup, and the Poco C75 in December. Lastly, the Poco F5 series, Poco X6, Poco M7 Pro 5G, Poco...

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Meta bans third-party LLM chatbots in WhatsApp

WhatsApp announced upcoming changes to its terms of service, which will prohibit users from using non-Meta AI chatbots. This means that any third-party chatbot will no longer be allowed inside the messaging app. The change goes into effect on January 15th, 2026, which is also the last date that WhatsApp Business users will be able to use ChatGPT, Copilot and any other non-Meta AI chatbot inside the messaging app. OpenAI first announced its departure from WhatsApp last month, while Microsoft confirmed that Copilot will no longer be available inside WhatsApp earlier this week. There is a...

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Honor Magic 8 Ultra certified with 120W charging

Several rumors over the past few months have indicated that Honor is set to launch its first Ultra flagship phone – the Magic8 Ultra, sometime in early 2026. The device will reportedly bring top-tier zoom cameras alongside an even larger battery than the Magic8 Pro’s 7,200 mAh cell, and we now get confirmation that it will also come with 120W wired fast charging. Honor Magic8 Ultra's 3C certification The device was spotted on China’s 3C certification agency with the BKQ-AN20 model number. In addition to the listing, tipster Digital Chat Station shared that the Magic8 Ultra will be...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs. Galaxy S25 Plus

With this year's Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung brings the model much closer to the S25 Series. Size- and design-wise, it's identical to the Galaxy S25+, while it shares the full-fledged Exynos 2400 SoC with last year's Galaxy S24+. Compared to the S25+, the Galaxy S25 FE is around 30% cheaper in Europe and almost 50% cheaper in the US (when you account for storage and you shop from third-party retailers). Based on pricing and the specs sheet alone, the Galaxy S25 FE is the go-to option between the two if you are on a budget, and if that's the case, well, it's already settled. But if...

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iQOO 15 begins international rollout with India

The iQOO 15, unveiled in China last month, began its international rollout today, starting with India. On November 28, the iQOO 15 will debut in Taiwan, followed by a launch in Indonesia on December 2, Thailand on December 3, Saudi Arabia on December 5, and Malaysia and Russia on December 9. The iQOO 15 will be available in Alpha, Legend, and Grey colors in international markets with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. However, in India, you'll only get the Legend and Alpha versions, since Grey will be exclusive to Thailand, Malaysia, and Russia. The iQOO 15 will come in two memory...

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 as its flagship-killer chip

Qualcomm has a new 8-series chipset, but it sits a tier below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship SoC. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is meant to carry the flagship-level experience of the Elite model, but for devices with a lower starting price. Like the 8 Elite Gen 5, the 8 Gen 5 is fabbed on a 3nm process and features Qualcomm’s third-gen Oryon CPU with its 2x prime cores clocked at 3.8 GHz and its 6x performance cores running at 3.32GHz. In terms of performance, Qualcomm is actually comparing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip promising a 36%...

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Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra in for review

The Poco F8 series is a day away from their announcement, but we've got a little treat for you guys! We have the pair and received permission to show you their designs a day early! So, without further ado, here's the Poco F8 Ultra (in Blue), next to the Poco F8 Pro (in Silver). The Poco F8 Ultra comes in Denim Blue and features a textured back. The pattern imitates denim jeans, but the feel under your finger is more like rubber. You can also see the physical Bose-branded speaker on the back of the Poco F8 Ultra. The Poco F8 Pro has a simpler design. It's still Bose-enhanced, so we'd...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s detailed, here's when they're launching

Oppo launched the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro last month, but there's a third member of the family still coming - the Find X9 Ultra. This will of course be positioned as Oppo's imaging flagship, and as such you may have been wondering what to expect from its cameras. Today a new rumor out of China tells us that it will come with a 200MP main camera using the Sony IMX09E sensor, as well as a periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom using the Sony IMX09A sensor. Aside from these two, there will also be an ultrawide and another periscope telephoto, for zooming even closer, and the latter, while...

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Black Friday Deal spotlight: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25, and Galaxy S25 FE get discounted

It’s a great time to upgrade your smartphone, as Amazon’s Black Friday sale brings solid discounts on Samsung devices. The Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 are both available at reduced prices, while the already affordable Galaxy S25 FE is now an even better deal. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is £250 off during the sale. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC and offers a large 6.9-inch AMOLED LTPO display with QHD+ resolution. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra £250 off Read our...

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Honor 500 series make debut in China with Snapdragon chips and huge batteries

The Honor 500 series is now officially unveiled in China and it brings a design overhaul that’s got some clear Apple inspiration alongside some key specs upgrades over the Honor 400 models. Honor 500 (left) and Honor 500 Pro (right) The design of the Honor 500 and 500 Pro is clearly inspired by the iPhone Air with a distinct camera visor/plateau on the back. While neither of the new Honor phones is as thin or light as the Air, they do come with some impressive cameras and huge batteries. But speaking of design, both versions of the 500 series feature aluminum frames and glass...

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Realme 16 Pro key specifications leak online

It hasn’t even been six months since the Realme 15 Pro launched, yet rumors about its successor, the Realme 16 Pro, are already surfacing. The alleged device has now appeared on the TENAA certification website, revealing several key specifications. The Realme smartphone, with the model number RMX5121, is expected to be the China variant of the 16 Pro. It is listed to come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772 × 1272 pixels. Realme 15 Pro According to the listing, the Realme 16 Pro will feature a 200MP primary camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens on the...

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Moto G57 Power arrives in India

Following its announcement earlier this month, the Moto G57 Power has now made its way to India. The midrange device is equipped with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset alongside 8GB RAM, a 120Hz LCD and a 7000mAh battery with 30W charging. It comes in Pantone Regatta, Pantone Corsair and Pantone Fluidity colors and is priced at INR 12,999 ($145) for the 8/128GB trim. Open sales in India start on December 3 via Motorola and partnering retailers. Moto G57 Power is equipped with a 6.7-inch LCD (FHD+ 120Hz) rated at 1,050 nits peak brightness and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i....

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Gurman: iOS 27 update to focus on performance improvements and AI

The iOS 26 update for iPhone was all about the new ‘Liquid Glass’ user interface and several new features. However, the next major iPhone update, iOS 27, will reportedly focus on improving performance and AI features. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iOS 27 update will offer ‘quality improvements and artificial intelligence features’. He adds that Apple is prioritizing bug fixes, improving core system performance, and overall platform stability. Other than improving performance and stability, Apple will also be bringing new AI features to the iOS 27 update. As per Gurman,...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 47

Another week, another OnePlus 15 gold medal. The new flagship by the Chinese maker is now the most popular phone in our database for four weeks in a row. Behind it the Galaxy A56 retains the silver medal, while the bronze goes to the upcoming Poco F8 Ultra, which will certainly mount a strong challenge next week as it goes official. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14206, 1#] Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ends just off the podium, followed by the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which overtakes its Xiaomi namesake. Oppo Find X9 Pro is now seventh, followed by the Galaxy A17 in eighth as two more Xiaomi...

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Weekly poll results: OnePlus 15 may be in trouble as people want to go back to the OnePlus 13 days

Technological progress is irreversible – or is it? The OnePlus 15 has found itself in the midst of a controversy because several of its components are seen as downgrades compared to the OnePlus 13. Just compare the reception in the OnePlus 13 poll from last year - the hype was tangible. The screen? 1272p+ instead of 1440p+. The camera? Smaller sensors in the main (1/1.56” vs. 1/1.43”) and the telephoto module (1/2.76” vs. 1/1.95”). The price? Basically the same. And that is the central point of the argument – the OnePlus 15 costs about as much as a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra right...

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Oppo K15 Turbo Pro's key specs tipped

Oppo unveiled the K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro in China in July and later introduced them in India. We haven't heard from Oppo about the launch of the K15 series yet, but reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared key specs of an unannounced smartphone that could be the Oppo K15 Turbo Pro. According to DCS, this unannounced mid-range smartphone, featuring a "waterproof" and "theoretically dustproof" cooling fan for active cooling, is powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. That's why many believe it's the K15 Turbo Pro since the K13 Turbo Pro also had a cooling fan. Oppo...

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Black Friday: refurbished iPhone 15, 14 and 13 offers, also the iPhone 16e

The focus during Black Friday shopping is mostly on new stuff – but some old, refurbished gadgets deserve some love too. Here are some refurbished iPhones (some of them in good enough condition for the renewed premium label). The iPhone 15 Pro is a couple of generations old, but it still offers modern features like an LTPO display, USB-C charging, satellite connectivity and UWB. It’s before the switch to high resolution telephoto and ultra-wide cameras, though, both modules are 12MP. On the plus side, the 48MP main has a large 1/1.28” sensor. ...

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Leaked renders reveal OnePlus Ace 6T's design

OnePlus launched the OnePlus Ace 6 in China last month, and we'll soon see the brand unveil the OnePlus Ace 6T. We don't have the OnePlus Ace 6T's launch date yet, but thanks to reliable leakster Evan Blass, we know what this smartphone will look like. Blass shared two official-looking renders of the OnePlus Ace 6T on X, revealing the phone's design. It has a punch-hole display on the front, a dual-camera setup on the rear, and a power key on the right side of the frame, accompanied by a volume rocker. On the left side is what's likely the customizable Plus Key we saw on the OnePlus 15 and...

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