OnePlus Pad Go 2 unboxing

This is the freshly announced OnePlus Pad Go 2 and it's the maker's affordable global tablet. It ships in Lavender Drift and Shadow Black and costs £320/€350/₹27,000 for the base 8-128GB Wi-Fi only model. The top-of-the-line 8/256GB model is £400/€450/₹33,000, and it packs 5G. Currently in Europe, OnePlus will gift you a Watch 2R with a Pad Go 2 purchase! You get a USB-A to USB-C cable in the box. The Pad Go 2 supports 33W charging, but you'd need to supply your own charger! You can pair the OnePlus Pad Go 2 with two accessories - a stylus and a folio case. The Pad Go 2 Stylo...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 to use the Exynos 2600 SoC

Earlier today, Samsung unveiled the Exynos 2600 chipset, which has been rumored to be powering the upcoming Galaxy S26 devices in at least one country. Now a new report from Korea claims Samsung will also use the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy Z Flip8, expected to be launched this summer. The Galaxy Z Flip7 was Samsung's first foldable to go with an Exynos SoC, using the Exynos 2500, so the fact that its successor device will go with that chip's successor is hardly surprising, but it is good to have this confirmed already, even though we're still many months away from the Flip8's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip8_to_use_the_exynos_2600_soc-news-70803.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ review

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vivo X200T's full specs leak revealing a very familiar device

A little over a week ago we first heard that vivo is working on the X200T, and today its full list of specs has purportedly been leaked. The phone allegedly comes with a 6.67-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,600-nit High Brightness Mode. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. On the rear there's a 50MP main camera with OIS using Sony's IMX921 sensor, a 50MP ultrawide using Samsung's JN1 sensor, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom using Sony's IMX882 sensor. For...

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iPhone Fold CAD-based render leaks, revealing very unusual dimensions

The iPhone Fold is finally portrayed in the first CAD-based render, which you can see below. This was outed along with CAD drawings intended for case and other accessory makers, which reveal the device's very unusual dimensions. As previously rumored, Apple wanted to ensure that the inner screen isn't a square, and when you unfold the phone you will be in landscape mode. This might ensure compatibility with iPad apps from day one without the need for developers to make any modifications - this is just us speculating, but that would make sense. Apple iPhone Fold CAD...

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iPhone Fold expected to launch in 2026 but ship in 2027, says Kuo

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is widely rumored to debut next year at the fall iPhone event, but a new report suggests shipments may be delayed until 2027. The iPhone Fold, which is what we’re calling it for now, is reportedly behind schedule, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a research note that Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to face early-stage yield issues along with other manufacturing challenges ahead of mass production. While Apple remains on track to announce the iPhone Fold in the second half of 2026, Kuo cautions that smooth shipments may not begin until...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_fold_expected_to_launch_in_2026_but_ship_in_2027_says_kuo-news-70780.php

Leak reveals key details of Samsung’s Exynos 2600 SoC for Galaxy S26

Samsung recently confirmed the Exynos 2600 chipset, expected to power the Galaxy S26 series. While official details remain scarce, a fresh leak has revealed key information about the processor. Known tipster @UniverseIce has shared several details about the Exynos 2600 SoC on X. The tipster notes that the chipset is manufactured using a 2nm fabrication process and features a 10-core CPU. It will feature a prime CPU core running at 3.9GHz, three high-performance cores at 3.25GHz, and six mid-performance cores clocked at 2.75GHz. As per the tipster, the Exynos 2600 will use an AMD...

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Xiaomi and Leica enter co-creation partnership model ahead of 17 Ultra launch

Xiaomi is set to unveil its 17 Ultra flagship smartphone sometime next week, and the brand has now shared some additional details about its highly anticipated camera flagship. Xiaomi and Leica have extended their strategic partnership, which is now a “co-creation model”. The two companies were previously in a joint R&D model, so we can expect the 17 Ultra and upcoming devices to feature even deeper collaboration on both the hardware and software levels. Xiaomi and Leica are entering a co-creation model starting with the 17 Ultra The accompanying announcement post on Weibo also...

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Apple releases the first public betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3

Following the developer-focused release which came out yesterday, today Apple has made the first public betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 available to those who are part of its beta program. With iOS 26.3 you get an easier way to transfer your data to an Android device if you're switching to that. This is something that's also being added to Android by Google. There's a new Notification Forwarding feature for third-party wearables in the EU, which allows notifications to be forwarded from an iPhone to a third-party device as the name implies. This was mandated by the EU and ensures...

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sells out again in Korea, laughably small stock to blame

One way to drive hype about a new product is to supply way less of it than is demanded, and then wait for all the "sold out" headlines to appear. This seems to be exactly what Samsung is doing in Korea with the Galaxy Z TriFold, which already sold out once, in mere minutes, when it first went on sale a few days ago. The company then promised a restock for this week, and this has happened earlier today. Once again, it sold out - in two minutes this time. But here's the thing - reports say the initial stock that sold out the first time was 1,000 units, and the total "initial sales volume"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_sells_out_again_in_korea_laughably_small_stock_to_blame-news-70764.php

Realme 16 Pro+ visits TENAA, has its specs revealed

The upcoming Realme 16 Pro+ has been officially certified for sale in China by TENAA, and this process has thankfully revealed the phone's specs. It comes with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with 1280x2800 resolution, a 200MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide, a 50MP selfie snapper, and a battery rated at 6,850 mAh, which will most likely be advertised as having a 7,000 mAh typical capacity. The device will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, paired with 8/12/16/24GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB of storage. There's an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_visits_tenaa_has_its_specs_revealed-news-70755.php

App devs ask the EU to fight unfair Apple app store fees

A recent court ruling in the US has EU app developers protesting – the 9th Circuit Court ordered Apple to stop charging developers for payments outside the App Store. Now European devs want the same and call on the EU to act, saying that this creates an unfair advantage for US-based developers. This goes against EU laws – as a “gatekeeper”, Apple is required to allow developers to charge customers outside of the App Store without paying fees. That is not quite what Apple promised, though. Following a €500 million fine, the company announced a new two-tier system for Apple Store Service...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/app_devs_ask_the_eu_to_fight_unfair_apple_app_store_fees-news-70754.php

Honor Power 2 camera specs and color options leaked

The Honor Power 2 is expected to launch in early 2026, packing a massive battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset. While Honor has yet to officially reveal any details, a fresh leak has now surfaced, shedding light on the phone’s camera specifications and color options. Prolific leaker Digital Chat Station has revealed new details about the Power 2. As per the tipster, the phone will offer a 50MP primary rear camera and a 16MP front camera. The Honor Power offered an 8,000mAh battery The tipster also noted that the phone will be available in Midnight Black, Sunrise Orange, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_power_2_camera_specs_and_color_options_leaked-news-70741.php

Oppo Find X9 Ultra battery capacity officially teased

Oppo’s next flagship, the Find X9 Ultra, is expected to arrive with notable upgrades over the Find X8 Ultra, including a bigger battery. Although the company hasn’t confirmed a launch date yet, an Oppo executive has hinted at the phone’s battery capacity. In response to a Weibo comment, Oppo’s Zhou Yibao revealed that the Find X9 Ultra will pack a battery larger than 7,000mAh. Oppo Find X8 Ultra Given that the Find X8 Ultra has a 6,100mAh battery, a 7,000mAh-plus battery on the Find X9 Ultra would be a major upgrade. The phone may even pack a 7,500mAh battery, especially since the...

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Here’s our first look at the upcoming Realme Note 16 Pro series

The Realme 16 series is all set to launch on January 6, and we finally have our first look at their design. Realme 16 Pro Master Gold and Master Grey Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ are designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa – the same designer behind previous Realme phones, including the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, X50 5G Master, GT Master and GT Explorer Master. The 16 Pro series features an Urban Wild Design with four color options. Master Grey, Master Gold, Camellia Pink and Orchid Purple. The latter two will be India-exclusive. Realme 16 Pro India-exclusive colors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_our_first_look_at_the_upcoming_realme_note_16_pro_series_-news-70735.php

Counterpoint: smartphone market will shrink in 2026, prices will rise due to RAM shortages

You probably know that RAM prices have skyrocketed in recent months, which will have a major negative impact on smartphones in the coming months. Analyst firm Counterpoint has revised its predictions for 2026 – instead of level shipments, the firm is now forecasting that the global smartphone market will shrink by 2.1%. The worrying thing is that the punishing rise in memory prices will persist – Counterpoint warns that prices can go up by another 40% through Q2 2026. Global Smartphone Market Share and YoY Growth by Key OEM, 2026(E) Currently, the Bill of Materials (BoM, i.e. the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_smartphone_market_will_shrink_in_2026_prices_will_rise_due_to_ram_shortages-news-70738.php

More iPhone Fold details leak: screen sizes, authentication, cameras

Apple is widely rumored to be finally dipping its toes in the foldable smartphone game next year with the device we're calling iPhone Fold (though it's unclear what the official name will turn out to be). Today on Weibo, the Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station has decided to share more details about the device. According to him, the iPhone Fold will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, in typical book-style foldable smartphone fashion. There won't be Face ID, nor an under-display fingerprint scanner according to this report. The iPhone Fold's main folding screen is...

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra receives stable HyperOS 3 update based on Android 16

Xiaomi's rollout of HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 has finally reached global 15 Ultra units in stable form. The update has arrived on our review unit, which is meant for the European market, as build 3.0.5.0.WOAEUXM. It's a whopping 8.9GB download, so make sure you grab it on a fast enough network, otherwise it could take hours to download. [#InlinePriceWidget,13657,1#] The full changelog is available in the screenshots below. It's huge, so we won't go into all of it here. But suffice to say, everything Xiaomi promised in its HyperOS 3 release is there. Expect a ton of performance...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_ultra_receives_stable_hyperos_3_update_based_on_android_16-news-70724.php

Samsung will restock the Galaxy Z TriFold later this week

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold went on sale last week and it sold out in minutes in its home country of South Korea. Locals who missed out the first time around will have another shot – publication The Chosun quotes insiders who say that Samsung will restock in a couple of days. According to this report, the online store at Samsung.com will have new units available at 10am on Wednesday. Chances are that it will sell out just as fast, so you better act quickly if you want one – it is estimated that only 3,000 Z TriFolds are set aside for the domestic market. Some offline stores will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_restock_the_galaxy_z_trifold_later_this_week-news-70723.php

vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini are official with updated designs, new chipsets

As expected, the vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini are now official in China as the latest midrange offerings from the brand. Both phones feature updated designs compared to their predecessors and some key spec upgrades. vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini vivo S50 gets a slightly smaller 6.59” screen than its predecessor, alongside a more capable Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. The S50 Pro mini retains the compact 6.31” display and also gets a chip upgrade with the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip SoC. Both new S50 models get AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s50_and_s50_pro_mini_are_official_with_updated_designs_new_chipsets_-news-70722.php

16GB RAM phones' existence threatened by memory shortage

The memes about RAM prices are funny and all, but the consequences of the memory supply crunch are anything but. Word on the street is that 16GB RAM phones will become extinct next year and we will see the return of budget phones with 4GB RAM. We've already seen some flagships with hiked prices compared to their predecessors, and we are now hearing that Samsung plans to bump up the prices of its mid-range lineup in India. However, raising prices is not a universal fix. In price-sensitive markets, smartphone manufacturers will choose to cut costs instead of going up the price ladder....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/16gb_ram_phones_will_soon_be_a_luxury_due_to_memory_shortage-news-70709.php

Google Pixel Watch 4 hands-on review

The Pixel Watch 4 is Google’s latest stab at the premium smartwatch market. As the successor to last year's Pixel Watch 3, the new model may not look all that different on the surface. But underneath that domed exterior is a slew of improvements, including a new display, an updated chipset, longer battery life with faster charging, improved fitness tracking, and Google's latest Wear OS software with Material 3 Expressive design. Starting at $349 for the 41mm version, the Pixel Watch 4 appears poised to claim the title of the best Android smartwatch on the market. But is it any good?...

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Deals: OnePlus 15 goes on pre-order, Galaxy S25 series gets discounted

Postage times go crazy this time of year, but there is still time to buy a new phone and have it arrive before the holidays. Well, not this one. The OnePlus 15 is still “coming soon” – the company’s US site is showing January shipping times. It’s also up on Amazon at the same $900 starting price for the 12/256GB model. OnePlus 15 coming soon Read our review 12/256GB - $900 at Amazon US Another alternative brand is Nothing – its first flagship isn’t as...

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets 10 Pro Fold's camera split view feature

With foldable phones being so popular, you expect many third-party apps to be optimized for the said form factor. Even more so when it comes to system apps. That's why Google is improving the Camera experience for Pixel 9 Pro Fold users with an update by adding a neat Pixel 10 Pro Fold feature. Pixel 9 Pro Fold Camera app This particular functionality allows you to preview your photos on the left half of the screen and keep the camera viewfinder on the right side. Honestly, it's surprising how much time it took for Google to catch up since this is pretty much a standard feature for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_fold_gets_10_pro_folds_camera_split_view_feature-news-70708.php

Weekly poll results: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is surprisingly popular

Last week’s poll ends with interesting results – the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is surprisingly popular. Okay, the plurality of people is turned away by its price, but those people still find the form factor appealing. Add those who are willing to spend as much as necessary to get into the new form factor early plus those who are on the fence and are waiting and the Z TriFold crosses the 50% mark. It’s rare to see a fresh idea in the mobile space get so much support out of the gate – super-slim phones experienced the exact opposite situation. What we find particularly interesting is how...

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OnePlus Open receives Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 update in North America

The OnePlus Open received the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 stable update in India and Europe last month, and now the rollout has expanded to North America. The foldable is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.1.300 update in North America with firmware version CPH2551_16.0.1.300(EX01). The update introduces fluid drag-and-drop animations for Home screen icons, widgets, and folders, while the Trinity Engine optimizes the workload and resources to maintain smooth performance across different usage scenarios. Furthermore, the Photos app gets a visual update for an immersive experience, while...

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Chargers explained - how to pick up the right phone charger

The answer to the question “what charger should I use for my phone?” used to be simple – the right charger came in the box. That hasn’t been true for a while now, at least not for most phones in most regions. Now you are expected to go out and buy your own charger. But which one? The main problem is that the U in USB is a lie – it’s universal only if you are okay with outdated data speeds and slow charging. If you want more than 480Mbps and 10W, then things are a lot more fractured. There are standards that come from the USB Implementers Forum and all phones do support them as a...

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Apple watchOS 26.2 released with refined Sleep Score classifications

Apple has released watchOS 26.2, which comes with a refined Sleep Score classification and an updated score range. Here's what the updated Sleep Score classification with the new score range looks like: Very Low (0-40), Low (41-60), OK (61-80), High (81-95), and Very High (96-100). In addition to the new Sleep Score classification, watchOS 26.2 comes with "Enhanced Safety Alerts," which can notify users of imminent threats such as natural disasters, floods, and other emergencies. The alerts will include "rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watchos_26_2_update_released-news-70706.php