A folding screen replacement for the Galaxy Z TriFold will sting

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold went on sale in Korea today, promptly selling out despite its huge price point (around $2,400 at the current exchange rate). Speaking of huge price points, we just found out how much a replacement for the inner folding screen will cost for the TriFold. In Korea, this repair will be priced at KRW 1,657,500 at the lowest level. That's approximately $1,122, which makes this officially the most expensive Samsung smartphone screen replacement in history, but given the type of display we're talking about here, that's not really surprising, is it? Luckily,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_folding_screen_replacement_for_the_galaxy_z_trifold_will_sting-news-70697.php

OnePlus 15R to have the best ever selfie camera on an R series device

OnePlus is fully unveiling the 15R on December 17, and ahead of that the company has already revealed a lot of important details about it. So much so, in fact, that it now seems like it's running out of ideas. And so, today OnePlus has officially confirmed the fact that the OnePlus 15R has the best selfie camera ever fitted into an R series phone. That is definitely not a high bar. The 15R boasts a 32MP selfie snapper. It has twice as many megapixels as the 13R's 16MP camera. In an actually welcome development (since megapixel count by itself doesn't say much), the new camera has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15r_to_have_the_best_ever_selfie_camera_on_an_r_series_device-news-70694.php

Samsung is working on a major camera upgrade for its next-gen flagships

While the Samsung Galaxy S26 may not be getting new camera hardware, the Galaxy S27 series could arrive with a major upgrade. A new report from South Korea suggests that Samsung is reportedly working on an all-new smartphone camera sensor with global shutter capabilities, which could arrive with its next-generation flagship smartphones. The report does not specify the exact device, but it seems like it will be present on the Galaxy S27 series. Global shutter sensors differ from the more common rolling shutters by capturing all pixels at once without warping or distortion. This makes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_working_on_a_major_camera_upgrade_for_its_nextgen_flagships-news-70691.php

ZTE Pad X1102N tablet launches in Europe with 5G support

ZTE has introduced a new tablet in Europe, specifically in the Polish market for now - but it might spread to other countries as well soon. Meet the ZTE Pad X1102N. It comes with an 11-inch 1920x1200 LCD touchscreen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front camera, and a 7,670 mAh battery with support for 21W wired charging. That battery size is anything but impressive today when mainstream smartphones regularly push above that capacity. Anyway, the Pad X1102N is powered by the Unisoc T8100 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has 5G support, four...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_pad_x1102n_tablet_launches_in_europe_with_5g_support-news-70693.php

Opera Neon agentic AI browser finally becomes available to everyone, but there's a catch

Today, Opera has announced that it's opening up public access to Opera Neon, which is its experimental browser for AI power users, "who wish to get access and make the most of the newest AI technologies as they emerge". Neon has been available in a closed "Founders" phase since October 2 - think of it like a closed beta. Now we're in the open beta phase, and anyone can join - on Windows and Mac. Neon is described by its maker as "an agentic browser". It uses AI agents to perform tasks and even code web apps rather than just display web pages. It also gives you access to Gemini 3 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/opera_neon_agentic_ai_browser_finally_becomes_available_to_everyone_but_theres_a_catch-news-70676.php

Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro details leak, Nothing Headphone (a) coming too

Nothing launched the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro in March, and now it's apparently busy working on their successors. Today a new rumor purports to bring us some details about them. The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro will use Snapdragon 7 series chips, presumably the latest Gen 4. It's unclear if they'll both go for the 7 Gen 4 or the 7s Gen 4, or if the vanilla model will get the 7s Gen 4 and the Pro will get the 7 Gen 4. Only the Pro will support eSIM, as per this source. There are some colors mentioned too, though the formatting makes it impossible to tell which phone these are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a_and_phone_4a_pro_details_leak_nothing_headphone_a_coming_too-news-70677.php

Report claims Xiaomi has begun blind pre-orders for the 17 Ultra

A recent rumor suggested that Xiaomi could unveil the 17 Ultra in China on December 26. Now, a new report claims the company has already begun accepting blind pre-orders for the device. The report notes that the Xiaomi Home retail staff have started to send invites to Mi Fans to join a blind pre-order program for an upcoming phone, which is expected to be the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. According to the report, interested customers can place a blind pre-order by paying a CNY 100 fee, which also grants them access to exclusive benefits. Xiaomi is rumored to officially announce the blind...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_claims_xiaomi_has_begun_blind_preorders_for_the_17_ultra-news-70673.php

Huawei FreeClip 2, Watch Ultimate Design Royal Gold and MatePad 11.5 S go global

Huawei held a product launch event in Dubai today where it introduced the Mate X7 for the global market. Alongside the foldable, Huawei also announced global availability for three other devices – the FreeClip 2 earbuds, the Watch Ultimate Design smartwatch and the MatePad 11.5 S 2025 tablet. Huawei FreeClip 2 FreeClip 2 were already announced in China earlier this year as the successor to 2023’s original FreeClip. The new model follows a similar approach in terms of design, with a C-shaped design that sits on your ears. Huawei FreeClip 2 FreeClip 2 get 10.8 mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_freeclip_2_watch_ultimate_design_and_matepad_115_s_go_global-news-70679.php

vivo X200T is coming, here's what it is

According to a new rumor, vivo is working on a new device that it will call X200T. That's a strange name for this brand, and if you're wondering what to expect, this will allegedly be "a mix of the X200 and X200 FE". It's expected to launch in India by the end of January. It definitely sounds like a weird release considering the fact that the X300 and X300 Pro have just become available in India, so a new device in the X200 line may feel instantly outdated in comparison. vivo X200 FE The X200T is said to be similar in size to the X200 FE, which has a 6.31-inch touchscreen. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200t_is_coming_heres_what_it_is-news-70658.php

You can now use Adobe Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat in ChatGPT for free

Today, Adobe has announced that you can use its Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat tools right inside ChatGPT. Of course, this means you can simply tell the chatbot what you want to accomplish and it will use Adobe's products. Then you can keep the conversation going by requesting changes. Thus, you can easily edit images with Photoshop, whether that be adjusting just a specific part, fine-tuning settings like brightness, contrast, and exposure, or applying creative effects like Glitch and Glow, all while preserving the quality of the image. You can also personalize designs with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_use_adobe_photoshop_express_and_acrobat_in_chatgpt_for_free-news-70655.php

Instagram now lets you see and control your algorithm

Today, Instagram has announced that it's allowing you to see and control your Reels algorithm for the first time. You just tap the icon showing two lines with hearts located in the upper right corner. There, you can see what topics Instagram thinks you're interested in, and you can choose which of those you want to see more or less of, and your recommendations will adapt accordingly. You can even share your interests as devised by the Instagram algorithm to your Story, so your friends and followers can laugh at what you're into. The ability to see and modify what the algorithm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_now_lets_you_see_and_control_your_algorithm-news-70654.php

Teaser confirms that the Realme 16 Pro will have a periscope, a Snapdragon chip and a big battery

The official launch date for the Realme 16 Pro series is still “coming soon”, but the company is ramping up the teasers. The Realme India store already has a landing page for the upcoming phone, which reveals quite a few details. For starters, it confirms the periscope rumors – this teaser shows 1x, 3.5x and 10x magnification. If we had to guess, that’s 3.5x optical zoom and 10x digital. For what it’s worth, the Realme 15 Pro didn’t even have a telephoto camera, while the 14 Pro+ had a 3x/73mm periscope. Moving on, the Realme 16 Pro will have a Snapdragon chipset. Which one? Well,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/teaser_confirms_that_the_realme_16_pro_will_have_a_periscope_a_snapdragon_chip_and_a_big_battery-news-70650.php

Realme 16 Pro+ box leaks, periscope telephoto camera rumored again

The Realme 16 series is rumored to become official on January 6, and today in China the box for the upcoming Realme 16 Pro+ has been leaked. The Pro+ will of course be the highest-end member of the family. According to the source of the leaked image showing the box, the Realme 16 Pro+ will have a periscope telephoto camera on its rear. That is of course very good news. This is a feature that the Realme 14 Pro+ had, but the Realme 15 Pro didn't (there was no Realme 15 Pro+). Now it's back, and we wouldn't be surprised if the 16 Pro+ ends up being more expensive than the 15 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_box_leaks_periscope_telephoto_camera_rumored_again-news-70635.php

vivo X300 and X300 Pro are going into the wild with National Geographic

Today vivo has announced a new partnership with National Geographic Creative Works. It's done under the slogan Go Into the Wild, and it's "an immersive photography and storytelling initiative", captured entirely on vivo's new X300 series, currently comprising the X300 and X300 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget,14224,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14225,1#] The project takes a Nat Geo Explorer along with other creators and photographers across India's wild terrains to document untouched landscapes, wildlife encounters, and "natural spectacles". They will capture stories across forests, mountains,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_are_going_into_the_wild_with_national_geographic-news-70634.php

Counterpoint: iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling phone in Q3

Apple dominated the global best-selling smartphone list during Q3, but it wasn’t the shiny new iPhone 17 models that held the lead for Cupertino. According to Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling phone during the July-September months, commanding a 4% share of all shipments for the period. [#InlinePriceWidget,13317,1#] The iPhone 16 sold particularly well in India during the festive promotions and also showed some recovery in Japan. But it wasn’t just the vanilla iPhone 16, as the iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e occupied the second, third...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_iphone_16_was_the_worlds_bestselling_phone_in_q3-news-70633.php

Apple's hardware SVP Johny Srouji says he's not going anywhere

A few days ago it emerged that several high-ranking Apple executives are either retiring or leaving the company altogether, and a recent report suggested the company's hardware chief, Johny Srouji, was the next one to go. Thankfully for Apple, however, that's not the case. Srouji isn't going anywhere, and he confirmed this himself in a leaked internal memo which you can read in full below: I know you've been reading all kinds of rumors and speculations about my future at Apple, and I feel that you need to hear from me directly. I am proud of the amazing technologies we all build...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_hardware_svp_johny_srouji_says_hes_not_going_anywhere-news-70629.php

Video shows how Google's version of NameDrop for Android will work

Back in November we first heard that Google was working on creating something very similar to Apple's NameDrop, but for Android devices. NameDrop was launched in 2023 and lets you share files with another iPhone owner by simply bringing your iPhones close together. NameDrop also supports sharing contact info. And Google seems to be focused on that contact sharing bit in its implementation, at least initially. The video embedded below shows how Google's version of NameDrop for Android will actually work in practice, take a look. It's still unclear what Google will choose to call this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/video_shows_how_googles_version_of_namedrop_for_android_will_work-news-70614.php

OnePlus Pad Go 2 will get a 10,050mAh battery, more specs revealed

OnePlus has revealed more specs of its upcoming Pad Go 2 tablet, which will be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 15R and the Watch Lite on December 17. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 will offer a 12.1-inch display with up to 900 nits in high-brightness mode, 7:5 aspect ratio, 88.5% screen-to-body ratio, and a resolution of 2800 x 1980 pixels. The screen will also support Dolby Vision. It will pack a 10,050mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and 6.5W reverse charging. The 8GB/256GB variant in the Shadow Black color option will offer 5G connectivity. For the first time, the Pad Go...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_pad_go_2_will_get_a_10050mah_battery_more_specs_revealed-news-70615.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs. Galaxy S24 FE

This year's Galaxy S Fan Edition is here. The upgrade moves the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE closer to the Galaxy S25 Plus, at least feature-wise. However, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE can still be found in some European retailers for a little bit less. So you might be wondering how much value you are getting for about €100 extra if you go with the newer S25 FE. Let's find out. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fe_vs_galaxy_s24_fe_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-69905.php

Realme Narzo 90 image leaks along with specs

Realme is apparently getting ready to launch a whole new Narzo series in India. It's still unclear how many Narzo 90 devices there will be, but for reference note that there were four members in the Narzo 80 family. Unlike what happened there, this time we are apparently also getting a 'vanilla' model, the Narzo 90. According to a new report, this one has the RMX5111 model number and will be offered in Carbon Black and Victory Gold with 6/8/12GB of RAM. You can see the latter colorway in the leaked image below. The entry-level version will pair 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_90_image_leaks_along_with_specs-news-70607.php

Motorola Edge 70 to debut in India on December 15

Last week, Motorola began teasing the Edge 70’s India launch, and the company has now confirmed the official date. The Motorola Edge 70 will be unveiled in India on December 15 and will be available for purchase the same day via Flipkart, Motorola online store, and other retailers. Motorola’s upcoming phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC and offer dual 50MP rear cameras alongside another 50MP selfie unit. The phone will measure 5.99mm thin. While most of the specs of the Indian variant will be similar to the global model, it is rumored to offer a larger battery....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_to_debut_in_india_on_december_15-news-70604.php

vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini launch date revealed

After several teasers, vivo has finally revealed the launch date for the S50 series. The upcoming vivo phones are also available for pre-order in China. The vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini will debut in China on December 15. vivo has released new images and teaser videos on Weibo to showcase the phones. vivo has also confirmed the color options of both phones via its official online store. The vivo S50 will be available in Confession White, Inspirational Purple, Space Black, and Serene Blue colors. Meanwhile, the vivo S50 Pro mini will be sold in Confession White, Inspirational Purple,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s50_and_s50_pro_mini_launch_date_revealed-news-70603.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 49

After climbing to the top of our trending chart last week, the Poco F8 Ultra managed to retain it by the slimmest of margins. The newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold mounted a very strong challenge that came just short and had to settle for second place. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#] In third we have the Galaxy A56, followed by the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which has been steadily growing in popularity over the holiday shopping season. The Galaxy S25 Ultra lost a couple of places and ended up fifth, followed by the November champion OnePlus 15. Samsung Galaxy A17 took the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_49-news-70600.php

Weekly deals: Pixel 10 series, Nothing Phone (3), (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 15T in Germany

After the few Black Friday-themed weeks of feverish discounts on everything, discounts have slowed down a bit. Still, there are some deals to be had, and we've rounded up a few from Amazon Germany for you guys and gals! Google has traditionally kept its Pixel series at a good price compared to its rivals, and now is no different. You can snag a member of the Pixel 10 series for less - the base model 10 is 20% off, while the Pixel 10 Pro in its 512GB guise and the 10 Pro XL in its 256GB guise are down on price. Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_pixel_10_series_nothing_phone_3_3a_pro_xiaomi_15t_in_germany-news-70583.php

Weekly poll: is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold the form factor of the future, your next phone even?

Earlier this year, we ran a poll on the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the first commercially available tri-fold smartphone. The key takeaways from that were: 1) 26.4% said “I want a tri-foldable, but cheaper”, 2) 22.1% said “I want a Mate XT Ultimate” and 3) 16.7% said “I want a tri-fold, but not from Huawei”. This week Samsung may have delivered the answers to 1) and 3). May have. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale next week and we only have the Korean price to go off on. It’s roughly 40% higher than the equivalent Z Fold7 (512GB storage), which means that the global pricing should...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_the_form_factor_of_the_future_your_next_phone_even-news-70563.php

Weekly poll results: the Poco F8 Ultra is a hot commodity, the Poco F8 Pro stays in its shadow

The results from last week’s poll are clear – the Poco F8 Ultra is not the best flagship, but it is certainly the best Poco F8 model. And to be fair, it’s not trying to be the best flagship. Its price is so aggressively low that it is making people question whether they actually need the higher end features. Poco’s site still lists the Ultra at its early bird price of €700 for the 256GB version and €750 for the 512GB one. However, they are showing “out of stock” (also, Amazon briefly had a better price at €650/€700). For comparison, the Realme GT 8 Pro is €1,100 for a 512GB unit (note:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_poco_f8_ultra_is_a_hot_commodity_the_poco_f8_pro_stays_in_its_shadow-news-70568.php

Weekly deals: Google Pixel 10 and Motorola Razr 2025 phones have their prices slashed

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but they were only the start of holiday shopping. The OnePlus 15 is now up for pre-order in the US and units will ship out by the end of the year – even though regulatory hurdles were cleared, it seems that the company will need some time to spin up its sales machine. Amazon US will also be selling the new flagship. OnePlus 15 (coming soon) ships by the end of the month Read our review 16/512GB - $1,000 at Amazon US ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_google_pixel_10_and_motorola_razr_2025_phones_have_their_prices_slashed-news-70582.php