Spotify Reserved offers advance concert tickets to the most dedicated fans

Today Spotify is launching a new feature called Reserved in the US. This basically means Spotify is holding two concert tickets for an artist's most dedicated fans, and will offer them the chance to grab said tickets before the general sale goes live. The company isn't saying exactly how it determines who to offer these tickets to, as it doesn't want to encourage strategic engagement. But it did say that eligibility is based "on a wide range of signals like streams, saves, and shares, as well as location". The location factor matters because it wants these tickets to only reach fans who...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_reserved_offers_advance_concert_tickets_to_the_most_dedicated_fans-news-73344.php

SK hynix ships samples of its HBM4E memory: 16Gbps per pin, 48GB capacity per 12-layer stack

AI hardware doesn’t use regular DDR memory – it’s too slow. Instead, the preferred format is High Bandwidth Memory or HBM. SK hynix just announced that it has started delivering samples of the latest HBM4E to its customers. HBM4E delivers 16Gbps of bandwidth per pin. For comparison, the previous HBM4 standard did 10Gbps per pin. Samsung started sampling its own HBM4E design a month ago and it claimed 14Gbps per pin. The design currently being shipped to SK hynix’s partners has 12 dies stacked on top of each other. This 12-layer design works out to 48GB of capacity – that is per...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sk_hynix_ships_samples_of_its_hbm4e_memory_16gbps_per_pin_48gb_capacity_per_12layer_stack-news-73336.php

Trump says Intel and Apple will produce chips domestically

The President of the United States confirmed in a Truth Social post that Apple and Intel have agreed to design and manufacture chips for the Cupertino-based company. Even though there's nothing official from Intel and Apple just yet, Trump's claims on his social media platform corroborate earlier rumors that Apple considers taking back Intel in its supply chain. A partnership between Intel and Apple will bring multiple benefits. Apple will diversify its chip supply chain for its iPhones, Macs and iPads since it's heavily reliant on TSMC right now, which in turn is under heavy strain,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trump_says_intel_and_apple_will_produce_chips_domestically-news-73337.php

Motorola Razr Fold in for review

Motorola's first book-style foldable is impressive, despite not being the best on paper. The Razr Fold isn't the lightest, doesn't have the very best chipset, nor the biggest battery. But somehow, the Razr Fold feels better than most of its rivals. Let's first unbox it. You can get the Razr Fold in 16/512GB configuration and two colors - Pantone Blackened Blue and Lily White, priced at $1,900 or as much €2,000. In the box, you'll find the phone itself, a two-piece case, and a USB-C cable. Motorola also offers the Moto Pen Ultra either as a bonus or as a separate accessory, depending on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_fold_in_for_review-news-73322.php

Wear OS 7 is now available for eligible Pixel Watch

Alongside the stable Android 17 release, Google has also started rolling out Wear OS 7 to compatible Pixel Watch models. The update introduces several new features and system improvements, while Google also claims it delivers better battery life. The Wear OS 7 update is currently rolling out to the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and the latest Pixel Watch 4. In an official blog post, Google detailed the new features and improvements included with Wear OS 7. For starters, the company claims the update can improve battery life by up to 10% compared to Wear OS 6. The update also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/wear_os_7_is_now_available_for_eligible_pixel_watch-news-73319.php

WhatsApp continues testing "view once" text messages on iOS

WhatsApp has started testing "view once" messages on iOS. As the name implies, these will be messages that you send and can only be viewed once by the recipient. After they viewed them once, the messages will disappear. To enable the functionality you will just need to long-tap on the Send button, which will then present you with the option to "Send as view once". Engage that and you're done. WhatsApp initially started testing this feature on Android earlier this month, and now the same is happening on iOS. The view once option is already available for photos, videos, and voice...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_now_testing_view_once_text_messages_on_ios-news-73317.php

Sony unveils the Lytia 910, its first LOFIC sensor, and it boasts 100dB dynamic range

Sony just announced its first LOFIC image sensor, the Lytia 910. “LOFIC” stands for “Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor”. In other words, it solves the issue of photodiodes becoming saturated by too much light by placing a capacitor next to each diode – this significantly increases the full well capacity of each pixel. According to Sony, the Lytia 910 will have 100dB of dynamic range – with a single exposure! For comparison, a sensor like the Lytia 901 needs multi-frame exposure to get to 100dB. The Sony Lytia 910 supports Triple Conversion Gain (TCG) HDR. This means that each pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_the_lytia_910_its_first_lofic_sensor_and_it_boasts_100db_dynamic_range-news-73318.php

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra/Razr Ultra 2026 in for review

We finally got our hands on the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (aka Razr Ultra 2026 in North America), and it's looking quite familiar. Here it is next to its predecessor - physically, aside from the different back panel on these specific two models, there's not much of a difference. You've got mostly the same displays - 7.0-inch 165Hz on the inside, 4.0-inch cover screen; the same SoC - a now-aging Snapdragon 8 Elite; even the camera system is unchanged. The screen on the new Razr Ultra has a few more nits at the high end, and the battery has grown to 5,000mAh (up from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_70_ultra_razr_ultra_2026_in_for_review-news-73282.php

ChatGPT grows user base to over 1.1 billion but its market share is shrinking

OpenAI's ChatGPT had an early start in the AI chatbot race, which cemented its dominant position that it's held for years. However, that is now eroding. For the first time ever, ChatGPT now has less than 50% of the AI chatbot pie, as its competitors have made massive strides lately. By May, ChatGPT's market share was down to 46.4%, followed most closely by Gemini (27.7%) and Claude (10.3%). 46% market share is still impressive, but ChatGPT started at 100% all those years ago, let's not forget. On the other hand, more and more people are using AI chatbots, with ChatGPT going over the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/chatgpt_grows_user_base_to_over_11_billion_but_its_market_share_is_shrinking-news-73298.php

Meta's Threads celebrates 500 million users with a bunch of new features

There was a time when many Twitter alternatives popped up, and Meta couldn't resist throwing its hat in this game too, with Threads. Threads may have started as a way to capture people leaving Twitter after Elon Musk bought it, but it's now all grown up, it seems. The service has reached 500 million monthly active users, having added about 100 million since last August. Undoubtedly, its ties with Instagram have made it easier to jump to than other Twitter wannabes. But Meta says the recently launched communities feature has been driving a lot of the growth. To celebrate the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/metas_threads_celebrates_500_million_users_with_a_bunch_of_new_features-news-73299.php

Apple releases second developer betas of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6

Apple is working on iOS 27, but this doesn’t mean that work on the current iOS 26 version has stopped. In fact, iOS 26.5 came out a month ago, which was followed by 26.5.1 to fix a charging issue. Now there is iOS 26.6 on the way too. Currently, Apple is seeding the second developer beta for iOS 26.6 (build number 23G5043d), iPadOS (23G5043d), watchOS (23U5040d) and macOS (25G5043d). The release notes don’t mention any new features, so this appears to be just a round of polish. iOS 26.6 developer beta 1 included a security upgrade for Apple Maps. Also, it added a warning in the Contacts...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_second_developer_betas_of_ios_266_and_ipados_266-news-73301.php

Verizon's $1 billion deal to improve network coverage faces resistance from regional carriers

The FCC recently approved a $1 billion deal between Verizon and UScellular. The former purchased several cellular spectrums, which help the carrier strengthen its coverage in rural areas. The deal includes AWS-1, AWS-3 and PCS spectrum licenses covering roughly 8% of the US population. However, some people in the industry are opposing the deal and are asking the FCC to review its decision. The challenge is being led by the Rural Wireless Association (RWA), arguing that the deal is just part of a larger pattern of big carriers absorbing spectrum and cornering smaller businesses, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_1_billion_deal_to_improve_network_coverage_might_be_hurting_smaller_businesses-news-73296.php

GSMArena.com turns 26 today: happy birthday to us!

The smartphone world never gets boring – we’ve been covering it for 26 years now and we hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Yes, it’s that time of year again, GSMArena.com is having a birthday party! The last twelve months had their ups and downs – foldables were improving at a rapid pace, the first phones with 10,000mAh batteries were announced and we witnessed the potentially short-lived trend of super-slim phones trying to get off the ground. Also, the EU forced makers to display informative energy labels that also list durability and repairability stats. It was all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gsmarenacom_turns_26_today_happy_birthday_to_us-news-73280.php

Fox buys Roku

Today Fox Corporation has announced that it's entered a definitive agreement with Roku to purchase it for $160 per share, of which $96 will be cash and the rest will be Fox shares. This transaction values Roku at $22 billion, but it's actually unclear how much Fox is paying. For what it's worth, it says it has obtained $12 billion of fully committed bridge financing from Morgan Stanley for the transaction, so that's probably the ballpark. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of next year, after securing all of the necessary regulatory approvals. This acquisition pairs the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fox_buys_roku-news-73277.php

Honor X70 Pro Max silently launched with an 8,560mAh battery

Ahead of next week's X80 Pro Max launch, Honor has quietly introduced the new X70 Pro Max in China. The Honor X70 Pro Max comes with a 6.79-inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2640×1200 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness, and 1.3mm slim and uniform bezels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Enhanced edition chipset, paired with the Adreno 810 GPU. The handset gets 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It runs Android 16-based MagicOS 10.0. The phone features a 50MP primary rear camera housed inside a circular module. For selfies,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x70_pro_max_silently_launched_with_an_8560mah_battery-news-73268.php

vivo X Fold6 camera and display specs officially revealed, to support teleconverter

Last week, vivo confirmed that its upcoming foldable, the vivo X Fold6, will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition chipset. The company has now unveiled key details about its cameras and displays. While vivo has yet to announce a launch date, it has revealed new details about the X Fold6. The foldable will feature an 8.02-inch inner display built using Samsung's M14 luminous material. According to vivo, the panel can reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits while also supporting a 1-nit ultra-low brightness mode. It has also received TÜV Rheinland Global Eye...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold6_camera_and_display_specs_officially_revealed_to_support_teleconverter-news-73267.php

Honor X80 Pro Max to debut on June 22, confirmed to pack a 11,000mAh battery

Honor has announced the launch date for the X80 Pro Max. Alongside the confirmation, the company has also unveiled the phone's design and color options. The Honor X80 Pro Max is set to launch in China on June 22, the company confirmed in an official Weibo post. Honor has also opened reservations for the smartphone through its official online store. Honor has confirmed that the X80 Pro Max will pack a massive 11,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging. The device will also support 27W wired reverse charging, allowing it to double as a power bank for charging other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x80_pro_max_to_debut_on_june_22_confirmed_to_pack_a_11000mah_battery-news-73266.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 24

As the hype surrounding the Xiaomi 17T pair died down a little, the Samsung Galaxy A57 returned to the top of our trending chart. The 17T Pro took the silver medal, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra completed the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14379, 1#] Xiaomi 17T is now fourth, sitting ahead of the Galaxy A17 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. Redmi Note 15 took the seventh spot, followed by the Motorola Moto G Max and the vanilla iPhone 17. The final spot once again goes to the Poco X8 Pro. Samsung Galaxy A57 5G RANK: 1WAS:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_24-news-73265.php

Deals: Pixel 10 phones come with price cuts and a free Google TV Streamer, Galaxy S26+ discounted

Mexico and South Africa kicked off the FIFA World Cup on Friday. Germany’s first match is this Sunday and it is against Curaçao. Why are we mentioning this? Well, Google has a special promotion – you can get a free Google TV Streamer plus a World Cup-themed Pixelsnap Ring Stand with a Pixel 10, 10 Pro or 10 Pro XL. You can find out more about the offer here. Using the TV Streamer (or any other Google TV device), you will be able to watch the matches live, check the schedule, see match highlights and post-game analysis. The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL flagships are both...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_pixel_10_phones_come_with_price_cuts_and_a_free_google_tv_streamer_galaxy_s26_discounted-news-73255.php

Weekly poll: what do you think about iOS 27?

It was a busy week over at Cupertino, California – the annual WWDC introduced the latest versions of Apple’s key operating systems. Let’s focus in on iOS – what did you think about its new features and improvements? If you need a refresher or you missed the announcement altogether, here’s what’s new in iOS 27. The headlining feature this week – not just for iOS but the whole WWDC – is the new Siri AI. This and the next generation of Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 But there were other changes too, like Apple trying to polish the maligned Liquid Glass design language. Also, iPhones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_what_do_you_think_about_ios_27-news-73232.php

Weekly poll results: the Motorola Razr Fold is pricey, but may have a future despite its flaws

Like with other book-style foldables, Motorola Razr Fold’s biggest flaw is its price – indeed, in last week’s poll, the biggest group of voters was the one that gave the price tag a thumbs down. To put it in concrete terms, the Fold has an MSRP of EUR 2,000 / GBP 1,800 / INR 150,000 / USD 1,900 / CAD 2,700. That’s not the only problem, but the high cost of the device amplifies its other issues. For one, Motorola promises 7 years of OS updates and security patches. That’s on par with what other manufacturers promise and better than most other Motorolas. However, Moto just doesn’t have the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_motorola_razr_fold_is_pricey_but_may_have_a_future_despite_its_flaws-news-73234.php

Deals: Galaxy S26+ gets a deeper discount on its 512GB model, Galaxy S26 Ultra also on sale

This week saw the annual WWDC from Apple. The week before, it was Google I/O – both are software-focused events, so there wasn’t any new hardware. So, we turn to older models instead. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is not going to win any popularity contests, but it’s a solid middle-of-the-road smartphone that offers a good balance of features, support and price. Right now, the 512GB model is down to $900 – that’s the same price as the 256GB version, but note that only the Black units have such a deep cut. The Cobalt Violet is the second best at $1,020, which is a rather large gap. If you don’t...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_s26_gets_a_deeper_discount_on_its_512gb_model_galaxy_s26_ultra_also_on_sale-news-73249.php

Honor X7e Plus 5G is coming to join the X7e

Honor launched the X7e 4G earlier this month, and if you've been wondering whether this phone would get a 5G option, the answer seems to be "yes, kind of". The Honor X7e Plus 5G has now been certified for sale in the UAE by TDRA and it's also been spotted in the SGS database. We're not sure exactly what makes this a "Plus" aside from the 5G connectivity, so we can't be sure how similar it is to the already launched X7e 4G. But based on the SGS certification, we can assume the X7e Plus 5G will be offered in the EU and Saudi Arabia too. Honor X7e Plus 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x7e_plus_5g_is_coming_to_join_the_x7e-news-73260.php

DJI sues Insta360 for how similar the Luna Ultra is to the Osmo Pocket 4P

A couple of days ago, Insta360 made its DJI Osmo Pocket 4P competitor official in the Luna Ultra, and now DJI is launching not one but two lawsuits against Insta360 alleging patent violations. The lawsuits were filed in the US, presumably because DJI feels like it has a better chance of winning over there. In its first lawsuit, DJI accuses Insta360 of infringing its design patents by producing and selling the Luna series, which DJI says closely copies its own designs for the Osmo Pocket line. The resemblance is obvious from a mile away, but whether it's enough to get DJI its coveted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_sues_insta360_for_how_similar_the_luna_ultra_is_to_the_osmo_pocket_4p-news-73258.php

Strava gets improved map styles, route saving, and off-route alerts

Strava has added some new features today that are "designed to meet athletes where they are", the company says. There are map style improvements launching "later this summer" that will give you richer trail surface data and clearer points of interest like trailheads, picnic areas, and campgrounds. For subscribers only, there's also Route Saves, which lets you save routes from the Activity Detail page, the Route Detail page, the Route Builder, and from Edit Route. Additionally, you get off-route alerts when you stray from your planned route, and Activity Replays auto-animate hikes in your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/strava_gets_improved_map_styles_route_saving_and_offroute_alerts-news-73254.php

Motorola Edge (2026) now available in the US and Canada

Following its announcement last week, the Motorola Edge (2026) is now on open sale in the US and Canada. In the US, the 6.3-inch OLED flaunting Dimensity 7450-powered device can be had for $600 unlocked from Motorola.com as well as partnering retailers like BestBuy. That’s for the single 128GB storage trim in the Pantone Martini Olive color. Motorola US is bundling a free pair of Moto Buds Loop and a Moto Watch with early orders Early buyers are eligible for a free pair of Moto Buds Loop and Moto Watch, which have a combined value of $400. This campaign will be limited while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_2026_now_available_in_the_us_and_canada-news-73248.php

Moto G Max silently launches as a rebranded Moto G87

Motorola launched the Moto G87 back in late April, releasing it in May, and now it's kind of launched it again, in Brazil. But it's called Moto G Max over there for whatever reason. The Moto G Max can be yours from Motorola's Brazilian online store for BRL 2,519.10, which right now translates into $488. [#InlinePriceWidget,14644,1#] For that amount of cash you get a smartphone with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with "1.5K" resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000-nit peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 7i on top. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_max_silently_launches_as_a_rebranded_moto_g87-news-73239.php

TSMC's new packaging technology will bring down chip cost and improve performance

According to sources familiar with the matter, TSMC is working on a cutting-edge technology for chip packaging called CoPoS. CoPoS means Chip-on-Panel-on-Structure, and it uses a glass material that acts as a temporary carrier, and it also goes into the final substrate with a three-layer sandwich structure. Reportedly, TSMC will start mass production of chips using CoPoS by the end of 2028. The new tech will supposedly bring down manufacturing costs and improve performance. In fact, Nvidia's Feynman AI chipset will be the first one to use CoPoS. That's because the next-generation...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tsmcs_new_packaging_technology_will_bring_down_cost_and_improve_performance_of_chips_by_2028-news-73241.php

Touchscreen MacBook is confirmed says leakster

Apple has been rumored to launch its first touchscreen MacBook later this year, and we now have yet another indication that it is indeed happening. A new post from a Chinese leakster Instant Digital reiterates what we’ve already seen from previous reports – an upcoming MacBook will feature a touchscreen. Now the leakster does not specify which model of MacBook they are referring to, but the previous reports we’ve seen all point to it being the MacBook Ultra. While no MacBook to date has featured a touchscreen, the latest macOS 27 Golden Gate does bring touch input for Sidecar,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/touchscreen_macbook_is_100_confirmed_says_leakster-news-73240.php

Trump Mobile T1 Phone teardown confirms it's an HTC in disguise

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone was announced last year and went through quite a few design iterations in the meantime, but now seems to have been finalized. The phone has started shipping to some media outlets (around nine months after it was first promised to), and the actual device does look a lot like the HTC U24 Pro from 2024, just with a different color and back panel. [#InlinePriceWidget,13138,1#] A teardown has now pretty much confirmed this. The teardown experts at iFixit have done their magic and exposed the fact that the two devices are nearly identical, just as we thought they...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trump_t1_phone_teardown_confirms_its_an_htc_in_disguise-news-73235.php

Google expands Gemini in Chrome to many more countries

Google's Gemini in Chrome is now available in many more countries than before. The AI chatbot is now built into the browser on desktop and iOS in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The full list of countries is available here. Unfortunately, the EU still isn't getting it. Maybe later. Gemini in Chrome first launched in the US last year, before expanding to Canada, New Zealand, and India back in March. As the name implies, it's Google's Gemini - but built into Chrome. This means it can easily 'see' your Chrome tabs and windows and help you with what's in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_expands_gemini_in_chrome_to_many_more_countries-news-73221.php

AT&T launches Unlimited Day Pass for iPads

Today, AT&T announced Unlimited Day Pass, a new daily plan for iPads with cellular connectivity. It's a no-contract, no-subscription affair - you just pay for a daily pass each day you need it. You get unlimited data for $3 per day. Your first day pass is free courtesy of AT&T (only one per customer). This works by using the eSIM functionality on your cellular-capable iPad. To use Unlimited Day Pass on your iPad with cellular connectivity and eSIM, just go to Settings > Cellular Data, and select the AT&T Unlimited Day Pass. No app or Wi-Fi connection is required. The carrier...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_launches_unlimited_day_pass_for_ipads-news-73223.php

Best Buy slashes prices of iPad Air 11 (2025) down to $499

If you are looking for an affordable tablet, Best Buy has you covered. Apple and affordability are two words you don't see in one sentence very often, but Best Buy is currently selling the 2025 iPad Air 11 with Apple's M3 chip for as low as $499. That's $250 off the base 128GB configuration with cellular connectivity. The tablet is, of course, unlocked and supports Apple Intelligence. All four color options, Space Gray, Starlight, Purple and Blue, are available at the discounted $499 price. The 256GB, 512GB and 1TB models are also heavily discounted. The 256GB modification is $250...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/best_buy_slashes_prices_of_ipad_air_11_2025_down_to_499-news-73220.php

US carriers join forces to fight incidents of copper cable theft, stop disruptions to Internet services

The Internet & Television Association in the US posted a worrying report – there were 18,327 incidents of theft and vandalism that affect the network of wires that bring Internet connectivity to customers’ homes. To put that in perspective, this has affected nearly 12 million people. The rate works out to 1,527 incidents per month or 50 incidents on average per day. And it’s getting worse – there has been a 59% increase since 2024. You can read the report here (PDF). Now, the country’s Top 3 carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – have joined the STRIKE initiative. This dramatic acronym...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_carriers_join_forces_to_fight_incidents_of_copper_cable_theft_stop_disruptions_to_internet_servic-news-73213.php

Apple launches personalized recommendations for the App Store

At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced a new feature coming to its App Store: Personalized Collections. In fact, these are app and game recommendations tailored to you. They will be based on your interests, and will come with App Notes that explain why specific apps are recommended. The tailored recommendations can appear on the Apps, Games, and Search tabs, and they will evolve over time based on your app usage and downloads. Personalized Collections will start rolling out this week in English in the US. Apple promises they will work in more languages and more regions...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_launches_personalized_recommendations_for_the_app_store-news-73202.php

Google makes its AI Plus plan cheaper, doubles the cloud storage that comes with it

Google scored a big victory yesterday as its Gemini model became the foundation of Apple’s new Siri. But the tech giant is pushing even harder to grab as much market share during the AI boom as possible – it just made its base AI plan cheaper. Google AI Plus used to be $8 a month and came with 200GB of storage. The monthly price has been reduced to $5 or the local equivalent, wrote Vikas Kansal on his X account (Kansal is the Product lead for Google AI subscriptions). We clicked around the various local sites and here are some of the prices in local currencies: USD 5 / CAD 7 / GBP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_makes_its_ai_plus_plan_cheaper_doubles_the_cloud_storage_that_comes_with_it-news-73198.php

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (SM-F776U) gets certified by the FCC

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has been certified by the FCC – specifically, model number SM-F776U. Given that it’s for the US (the letter “U” at the end), this will use a Snapdragon chipset. According to the documents, the phone supports the following 5G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77 and 78. It has Wi-Fi 7 (be, including 6GHz), Bluetooth, NFC and wireless charging (no power rating is listed, though). The Additional Capabilities section also lists DisplayPort. Here’s something potentially exciting – the wireless capabilities include...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_z_flip8_smf776u_gets_certified_by_the_fcc-news-73196.php

TrendForce: global smartphone market declined 1.7% in Q1, things will get worse later this year

284 million smartphones were produced globally in the first three months of 2026, a decline of 1.7% compared to the same period last year, reports TrendForce. The impact of increasing memory prices was minimal, but only because manufacturers had stockpiles of cheap memory available – those are gradually being exhausted. For the full year 2026, the analysts’ prediction is dire – 1.051 billion units produced or 16.2% less than last year. And this is the good option as TrendForce notes: “the annual decline could become even more pronounced if memory price increases remain elevated and brands...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trendforce_global_smartphone_market_declined_17_in_q1_things_will_get_worse_later_this_year-news-73195.php

Apple unveils next-generation Apple Intelligence, here are the features

The headline feature Apple unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference today is undoubtedly Siri AI, but the company has also revealed some other Apple Intelligence features that are coming to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. The Photos app now "taps into more powerful image models" to let you make edits, "while respecting the original moment as it was captured", Apple says. With Spatial Reframing, you can touch and drag a photo and preview a perspective shift in real time, thanks to "Apple's deep understanding of spatial models" on the Vision Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_unveils_nextgeneration_apple_intelligence_here_are_the_features-news-73183.php

Here's what's new in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple talked about the upcoming iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Both of these are available in preview for developers today, and they will be in open beta for anyone to try starting next month. They will then be released to the public this fall. The headline feature for both iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 is, of course, Siri AI, the company's long-awaited AI chatbot that's deeply integrated into these systems, complete with its own app. There are also a bunch of other new AI features that Apple has grouped into the "next-gen Apple Intelligence" umbrella. Aside from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_whats_new_in_ios_27_and_ipados_27-news-73182.php

Siri AI is official for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27

Well, the rumors were true once again. Today at its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled what it's calling the "next generation of Apple Intelligence", complete with the very long-awaited revamped Siri, which is called Siri AI. Siri AI is based on Google's Gemini models, is much more conversational, features on-device processing, and also uses Apple's Private Cloud Compute when it needs to use servers, which ensures that your personal data isn't stored nor made accessible to Apple or anyone else. There's a new Siri app which remembers your past chats, and in iOS the new Siri...

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vivo X Fold6 will run on OriginOS 6 Fold, real-life images leak

vivo has officially begun teasing its next-generation foldable smartphone, the vivo X Fold6. Senior vivo executives have started revealing key details about the device on Weibo, offering an early look at what to expect. Meanwhile, real-world images of the vivo X Fold6 have surfaced online after the device was allegedly spotted in the wild. According to vivo, the foldable will debut with the new OriginOS 6 Fold, which will include an upgraded Atomic Workbench designed to improve multitasking and productivity. The software will also offer an enhanced AI assistant along with a suite of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold6_will_run_on_originos_6_fold_reallife_images_leak-news-73169.php

Xiaomi 17T series lands in China, 17T gets battery boost

Following their global launch last month, the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro have now made their way to the Chinese market with one major upgrade for the vanilla 17T. It gets the same 7,000mAh Si/C battery as the Pro model. For those keeping track at home, that’s a 500mAh boost compared to the global version. Charging is still capped at 67W. Outside of the battery boost on the 17T, and the additional 16GB RAM option on the 17T Pro, the Chinese variants offer the same core specs as the international models. Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro key specs (machine translated) The 17T gets a 6.59-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17t_series_lands_in_china_17t_gets_battery_boost-news-73170.php

OnePlus Turbo 6X and Turbo 6X Pro to debut on June 10

Last week, OnePlus revealed the design and key features of its upcoming Turbo 6X series. The company has now confirmed the launch date for the Turbo 6X and Turbo 6X Pro in China. According to an announcement on OnePlus' official Weibo account, the Turbo 6X series will debut in China on June 10. OnePlus has already disclosed several key specifications of both smartphones, and pre-reservations are now live through the company's official online store in China. The OnePlus Turbo 6X is confirmed to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super chipset, a 7,000mAh battery, and an LCD...

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Weekly deals: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price drops, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is still cheaper

As a reminder, Amazon pulled Prime Day forward this year and it is now scheduled for June 23-26. The retailer already has early Prime Day deals that you may want to have a peek at. In the meantime, here are the standard deals – no subscription required. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB is down to $1,220, which is a bit lower than it was a couple of weeks ago. The phone is clearly the big seller this generation as the other two S26 models get no discounts at all. We’re highlighting the 512GB model in particular as the 256GB version has a noticeably smaller discount, so it’s only $45 less...

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Weekly poll results: the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro are too expensive, but a price cut can fix that

Predictably, the €100 price hike on the Xiaomi 17T series upset many voters in last week’s poll. However, Xiaomi did make some good choices too. The Xiaomi 17T is smaller than its predecessor and its Pro sibling – it has a 6.59” display versus 6.83” on the 15T and 17T Pro. Barely anyone complained about the smaller size, so, well done Xiaomi. The big battery (6,500mAh) inside the phone certainly helps. The capable 50MP 5x/115mm periscope also proved to be a popular change among voters. And while the Dimensity 8500 Ultra can’t fight flagship-grade silicon, it is just the right chipset to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_xiaomi_17t_and_17t_pro_are_too_expensive_but_a_price_cut_can_fix_that-news-73134.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2's charging speeds revealed as they get 3C certified

Samsung is expected to unveil its next-gen Galaxy Watches alongside its new folding smartphones, rumored to go official on July 22 at an event in London. Samsung hasn't confirmed how many smartwatches it will unveil, but the charging speeds of two of them have been revealed as they got 3C certified. The two Samsung smartwatches, bearing model code SM-L3550 and SM-L7150, have appeared in the 3C database with support for 10W charging. The SM-L3550 is believed to be the Galaxy Watch9, while the SM-L7150 is likely the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra had...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9_watch_ultra_2_charging_speed_3c_certification-news-73166.php

Fastest mobile chipsets ranked: compare smartphone processor performance

The gap between smartphone chips in 2026 is absurd. The fastest chip we’ve tested is roughly 15 times more powerful than the slowest one still found in modern smartphones. And yet both can run essentially the same apps, games and operating systems. Mobile silicon has become wildly diverse. Of course, raw performance isn’t everything. Software optimization, thermal management, storage speed and app behavior all play a huge role in how fast a phone actually feels day to day. But when it comes to demanding workloads, there’s still no substitute for brute computational power. So we decided...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fastest_mobile_chipsets_ranked_compare_smartphone_processor_performance-news-73072.php

Samsung Galaxy A27 surfaces in a new color

Renders of the Samsung Galaxy A27, which leaked last week, showed the smartphone in three colors and corroborated previous design leaks. Now, we are looking at the Galaxy A27 in a new color, which might be called Awesome Mint, as its images were included in a retail listing. You can check them below. The Galaxy A27 is expected to go official in H2 2026, but Samsung hasn't announced the launch date yet. Samsung hasn't divulged any specs or features of the Galaxy A27 either. However, a recent leak claimed the Galaxy A27 would come with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_awesome_mint_color_renders_surface-news-73164.php

OpenAI will voluntarily comply with Trump's new AI reviews order

OpenAI's head of countries, George Osborne, said that it will voluntarily comply with President Trump's new AI executive order. The order, signed by Trump on Tuesday, requests (not orders) access to the latest AI models 30 days before their release. The order was originally drafted to require companies to submit their AI models 90 days before public release. But public pushback and Trump's own publicly-admitted doubts made the change. OpenAI will submit its next-gen AI models to participate in a benchmarking process to assess “advanced cyber capabilities of AI models and determine...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/openai_will_voluntarily_comply_with_trumps_new_ai_reviews_order-news-73156.php