Xiaomi 18 Pro series is going global this month

The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max debuted in China in September, with Xiaomi subsequently confirming plans for a global launch. The company has now begun teasing their international debut, offering a tentative launch timeline. In a social media post, the company confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will make its global debut later this month. Notably, the phones were recently spotted on Italian retailer Epto’s online store, revealing their specifications, colour options, and European pricing. According to the listings, the Xiaomi 18 Pro will start at €1,398.90 for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_series_is_going_global_this_month-news-75305.php

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 are the company’s latest flagship true wireless earbuds. They are a major overhaul of the previous generation Momentum True Wireless 4 in nearly every way, with the company claiming improved design, comfort, audio quality, noise cancellation, and microphone performance. And they also happen to be Sennheiser’s first wireless earbuds with user-replaceable batteries. The Momentum True Wireless 5 are priced at $300 and go up against fierce competition in the form of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Sony WF-1000XM6. How do they perform? Let’s find...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sennheiser_momentum_true_wireless_5_review-news-75302.php

Deals: the Pixel 11 series is on sale and so is the Galaxy S26 series

Now that the foldable fever is dying down following the iPhone Duo launch, let’s focus on slab phones this week. Surprisingly, Pixels are on sale – Google phones rarely get discounts worth mentioning, but this week is an exception. The Google Pixel 11 Pro starts at $800 with a solid 27% price cut. The upgrade from 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage to 16/512GB costs $120 – note that this year, the 256GB Pro and Pro XL models have less RAM than the higher storage tiers. This wasn’t the case with previous generations. That aside, the new model brings decent upgrades over its predecessor – better...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_pixel_11_series_is_on_sale_and_so_is_the_galaxy_s26_series-news-75282.php

Apple’s busy week, iPhone Duo troubles and Poco X8s debut, Week 43 in review

Another week in the books, so let’s do a recap. Apple had a packed few days, announcing new MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens, an OLED iPad mini, and a major Creator Studio update. The iPhone Duo also drew attention for reports of inner display damage, while Poco unveiled the X8s. The new MacBook Pro models add tandem OLED displays and touchscreen support to the Mac lineup for the first time. Apple calls the panels PROLED XDR; they support refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz and peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits. The new models retain the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and replace the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_busy_week_iphone_duo_troubles_and_poco_x8s_debut_week_43_in_review-news-75299.php

Weekly poll: do touchscreens on laptops make sense?

“We’ve done tons of user testing on this and it turns out it doesn’t work. Touch surfaces don’t want to be vertical. It gives a great demo, but after a short period of time you start to fatigue and after an extended period of time, your arm wants to fall off. It doesn’t work. It’s ergonomically terrible.” This is what Steve Jobs said about laptops with touchscreens back in 2010 – it’s hardly a new idea, but sixteen years later Apple announced its first such laptops, the MacBook Pros with PROLED XDR displays. Do you agree with Jobs or do you think that Ternus & co. are right? Of course,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_do_touchscreens_on_laptops_make_sense-news-75266.php

Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is too expensive and so is the Find X10

Oppo flagships were never cheap, but the latest generation may be too expensive to achieve the popularity that it deserves, given the excellent hardware of the phones themselves. The Oppo Find X models aren’t alone in this – memory prices rising hundreds of percent in a matter of months made this outcome inevitable. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is the clear winner of the two – this is how it goes usually when comparing very expensive flagships. People who think they are too expensive already voted “no, thanks”, which leaves the money-is-no-object crowd that just wants the best. Oppo Find...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_oppo_find_x10_pro_max_is_too_expensive_and_so_is_the_find_x10-news-75269.php

Nothing Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3a), and (3a) Pro are now receiving the stable update to Android 17

Nothing started rolling out the stable version of Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 to the Nothing Phone (3) earlier this month, and now four more devices are joining in. The Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (3a), and Phone (3a) Pro are now receiving the update. As usual, the rollout is staggered, so not everyone will get the update at the same time. To manually check for it, go to Settings > System > System update. Make sure you back up your data first, and don't be alarmed if your phone uses more power and feels warmer during installation - Nothing says performance returns to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a_4a_pro_3a_and_3a_pro_are_now_receiving_the_stable_update_to_android_17-news-75296.php

HMD Pulse Pro 2nd Edition shows up at a retailer with a new chipset

HMD launched the Pulse Pro back in April 2024, and now a refreshed version of the device has shown up at a retailer in Thailand according to a tipster on X. It's called HMD Pulse Pro 2nd Edition, and it's listed by what appears to be the Nokia Official Shop for THB 4,990 (about $148). The listing mentions a 120Hz screen, the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset (which it claims is 45% more powerful than before), 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 50MP main camera, and a 50MP selfie camera, with some "AI Camera" branding thrown in for good measure. The design looks identical to the original's, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_pulse_pro_2nd_edition_shows_up_at_a_retailer_with_a_new_chipset-news-75294.php

T-Mobile CEO rules out letting SpaceX's Starlink Mobile run on its network

SpaceX has made no secret of its plans to enter the US telecom market, and earlier this month it bought more spectrum to turn Starlink Mobile into a full-fledged carrier. It's also reportedly in talks to get access to at least 80,000 cell sites across the country. A quicker way to get started would be an MVNO deal with an existing carrier - basically, renting capacity on someone else's network. Now, T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan has made it clear that this won't be happening with his company. Asked about it during T-Mobile's Q3 earnings call yesterday, Gopalan said the carrier's approach to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_ceo_rules_out_letting_spacex_run_on_its_network-news-75272.php

The Ultrahuman Ring Pro is on sale across the US online and in stores

The Ultrahuman Ring Pro is now on sale in the US. You can find it online on the company’s own store, on BestBuy.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. If you buy it from Ultrahuman.com, you can get a 10% discount using our code GSMPRO. The code should be applied automatically if you use the highlighted link – this drops the price from $479 to $431.10 – but we’re adding the text code just in case. Additionally, it is available in brick-and-mortar stores too – you can already find it at 300 Best Buy locations. Target and Walmart stores will have rings in stock in a few weeks’...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_ultrahuman_ring_pro_is_on_sale_across_the_us_online_and_in_stores-news-75260.php

Trump Mobile T1 Phone teardown video confirms everyone's suspicions

After having been announced all the way back in June of last year, the Trump Mobile T1 Phone finally became available in June of this year, with a new design and changed specs that still aren't anywhere near high-end. Oh, and the price has jumped from $499 to $749 at some point since the release. For that amount of cash you get a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, 512GB of storage, a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, a 50MP selfie camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. If you've ever wanted to see...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trump_mobile_t1_phone_teardown_video_confirms_everyones_suspicions-news-75265.php

Motorola Edge 70 Pro starts receiving the update to Android 17

Motorola has started rolling out the update to Android 17 for the Edge 70 Pro, according to a report on Reddit. The update is currently going out to the European model, and it's a 3.42GB download, so make sure you grab it over a fast enough network. Once you've installed it, your phone will be on software version A171WMH.44-25. [#InlinePriceWidget,14620,1#] The changelog says you can expect "a fresh, expressive design", reduced clutter with smarter notifications, faster multitasking with more apps being accessible at once, and extra security with "enhanced protection and controls"....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_pro_starts_receiving_android_17-news-75253.php

Samsung's sleep apnea detection gets better on the Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Ring

Samsung first got its Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature approved at home in Korea back in 2023, then received De Novo authorization from the FDA in early 2024. Since then it has expanded to many more markets, and the company says it's now available in 84 countries. Today Samsung announced that an upgraded version of the feature, which got FDA approval in July, has also been approved by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). The new version doesn't just detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea. It uses an AI algorithm to count the number of breathing disruptions per hour...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_sleep_apnea_detection_gets_better_on_the_galaxy_watches_and_galaxy_ring-news-75246.php

iQOO Neo12 debuts with a 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz display

iQOO’s latest Neo series smartphone has launched in China. The iQOO Neo12 gets an in-built active cooling fan and is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The Neo12 comes with the custom 59-blade fan that is claimed to have increased airflow by around 10%. The handset also gets a large 3D Ice Dome vapor chamber for improved thermal efficiency. At the front, the phone sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display developed by Visionox. It uses a p-TSF technology and offers a refresh rate of 185Hz and a 2K resolution with a 2,200 nit peak brightness. There’s also a dedicated display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo12_debuts_with_a_9000mah_battery_185hz_display-news-75250.php

Apple announces new MacBook Pro models with OLED and touchscreen

Apple today announced a new series of MacBook Pro models that will sell alongside the existing range. The new models feature the long awaited OLED displays and also bring touchscreen support to the Mac for the first time. The main feature here is the display, which Apple calls PROLED XDR. The new display features the same Tandem OLED technology that we saw on the iPad Pro models, which layers two OLED panels over each other to increase their light output. The displays on the MacBook Pro are capable of up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness and 1,000 nits of sustained brightness. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_announces_new_macbook_pro_models_with_oled_and_touchscreen-news-75254.php

New iPhone 18e leak covers its chip, cameras, and display

Digital Chat Station has shared details about the iPhone 18e before, and today the tipster is back on Weibo with a fuller picture of the iPhone 17e's successor. Apple launched the iPhone 17e in March, so a spring 2027 debut for the new model would fit the pattern, and the device has before been rumored to arrive alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2. According to DCS, the iPhone 18e will have a 6.12-inch LTPS OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, so if you were hoping the "e" series would finally get a higher refresh rate, it looks like you'll have to keep waiting. It's also said to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_iphone_18e_leak_covers_its_chip_cameras_and_display-news-75230.php

Motorola Signature 27 and Razr Flex show up at a European retailer with prices

Motorola showed off the Signature 27 at Qualcomm's Snapdragon event last month, but it hasn't revealed the full specs or pricing yet. Now, Portuguese retailer MegaPC has listed the Motorola Signature 27, and reportedly the upcoming Motorola Razr Flex as well. The Signature 27 is listed in the Pantone Coal Smoke color with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for €1,594.90. The page is currently marked as temporarily out of stock, and there's no word on when it will ship. The description mostly repeats what Motorola has already said: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a 200MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_signature_27_and_razr_flex_show_up_at_a_european_retailer_with_prices-news-75226.php

WhatsApp is bringing its media hub to iPhones

Last year, WhatsApp introduced a media hub on Mac and the web, which displays photos, videos, links, and documents from all of your conversations in one place. Now, the feature is on its way to iOS too, as spotted by digging into the latest WhatsApp beta (version 26.42.10.74). The media hub will live in the app's settings, and it will only show media you've received - so anything you've sent won't be there, and neither will disappearing media. It will have two tabs, New for recently received items and All media for everything. You'll be able to filter by photos, videos, or links, switch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_bringing_its_media_hub_to_iphones-news-75235.php

Samsung's next foldable leaks in official-looking renders

A few days ago a leaked image gave us our first look at Samsung's next foldable smartphone, the W27. This will be launching in China on October 29, as the latest member of the W series. The W devices are basically fancier China-only versions of the company's latest Z series book-style foldable. So this year, the W27 will be a Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in a dark blue trim with gold accents. [#InlinePriceWidget,14802,1#] Legendary leaker Evan Blass has today shared some new renders of the upcoming device, which, as you can see below, portray it in a variety of angles. The handset has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_next_foldable_leaks_in_officiallooking_renders-news-75227.php

Samsung's Exynos 2700 reportedly outpaces the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's Snapdragon by up to 20%

Back in August, insiders claimed that the Exynos 2700 beat Qualcomm's next flagship chips in internal testing. Those Snapdragons have since become official, and Samsung has reportedly put its upcoming chip up against them once again. The Exynos 2700 is expected to power at least some models in the Galaxy S27 series, which should arrive early next year. This time, the tests were allegedly run against the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The Exynos 2700 reportedly scored around 13,000 points in the Geekbench 6.5 multi-core CPU test, compared to around 11,000 for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exynos_2700_reportedly_beats_the_snapdragon_8_elite_extreme_gen_6_in_internal_tests-news-75217.php

T-Mobile's new T-Mix plans let you pick your own perks

T-Mobile has recently been rumored to be preparing new T-Mix branded plans, and today they're finally official. There are three tiers, called Standard, More, and Loaded, and they'll be available in November. The big idea is that instead of coming with a fixed set of benefits, each plan gets a number of "Picks", which you can spend on the perks you actually want. T-Mix Standard starts at $55/month for one line with one Pick, T-Mix More is $75/month with two Picks, and T-Mix Loaded is $95/month with three Picks. All of those prices are with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees. On Loaded, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_new_tmix_plans_let_you_pick_your_own_perks-news-75218.php

Motorola Edge 70 Neo key specifications leak

Motorola accidentally teased the yet to launch Edge 70 Neo back in August, which was followed by leaked renders later that month. The renders showcased the phone’s design and color options, but a new leak has now revealed its key specifications. According to the leak, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. For optics, the device is said to sport a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 primary rear camera alongside a 2MP macro sensor. It could also feature a rear-mounted light...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_neo_key_specifications_leak-news-75214.php

Apple teases more launches this week after the new iPad mini

Apple has scheduled an event for this Wednesday, October 28, but it's not waiting until then to announce new products. Today, it unveiled the new iPad mini, and according to Greg Joswiak, Apple's SVP of Worldwide Marketing, that's only the beginning. In a post on X, Joswiak said "It's going to be an exciting week", one that starts with the iPad mini, and called the tablet "the biggest update ever to iPad mini". In case you missed it, the new model has an 8.5-inch 1512x2316 OLED screen, the A20 Pro chipset, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, all in a 5.4mm thin body. It’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_teases_more_launches_this_week_after_the_new_ipad_mini-news-75212.php

iPhone Duo teardown reveals it is fairly repairable but its complex hinge is worrying

The iPhone Duo is the hottest thing in tech right now and iFixit have now published their signature teardown. It addresses the recent reports of malfunctioning hinges on some early units while also giving us an in-depth look at the internals of the first folding iPhone. Let's start with the positive – the Duo earned a 5/10 repairability rating, which puts it in a class of its own when it comes to foldables. For reference, Samsung’s Z Fold8 got a 4/10 score while its predecessor earned a 3/10 rating. As per the folks over at iFixit, most of the components inside the Duo are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_duo_teardown_reveals_it_is_fairly_repairable_but_its_complex_hinge_is_worrying_-news-75203.php

vivo Y600 is official with a 10,000mAh battery and 6.83-inch display

The vivo Y600 is now available for pre-order in China, as promised, with open sales set to begin on October 30. The phone packs a massive 10,000mAh battery and has also earned a Guinness World Record for battery endurance. As per the Guinness World Records test, the phone lasted for 32 hours and 37 minutes during a continuous livestream test. The 10,000mAh battery supports 44W wired fast charging and reverse wired charging. The handset sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Dimensity 7300e chipset. It also gets a 50MP primary rear sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y600_is_official_with_a_10000mah_battery_and_683inch_display-news-75202.php

OnePlus 15 starts receiving the stable ColorOS 17 update based on Android 17

Back in July, OnePlus confirmed that all eligible OnePlus devices will switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS with the Android 17 update, in all regions. Now, that switch is starting to happen for the OnePlus 15, which is getting the stable ColorOS 17 update starting today, carrying the build number CPH2745_17.0.0.102(EX01). The caveat is that the rollout is only happening in India for the time being. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] The headline change is a new fluid design with responsive light effects and animations, powered by a new Luminous Rendering Engine, along with a redesigned Lock...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_starts_receiving_the_stable_coloros_17_update_based_on_android_17-news-75197.php

Early iPhone Duo buyers report inner display damage caused by a potential hinge defect

Buyers of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are reporting a serious issue online with their purchase. All reports demonstrate a common pattern of a vertical and a horizontal line appearing on the inner display as a result of a potential hinge malfunction. Image source: scary_duck23 (Reddit) According to these reports, at some point after the purchase of the phone, the hinge felt unusually stiff and opening the phone required some effort. When the user pushed past the resistance, a popping or cracking sound was heard from the hinge, and a permanent vertical and horizontal line...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_iphone_duo_buyers_report_inner_display_damage_caused_by_a_potential_hinge_defect-news-75201.php

Weekly poll: are you interested in the Oppo Find X10 or the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max?

Oppo is working on faster launches for its new models in Europe – the Find X10 series launched in China a month ago and it arrived in Europe and in India earlier this week. Are you interested in one of the Find X10 phones? Did your answer remain the same after you saw the prices? If you haven’t already, here they are: Find X10 (12/256GB) Find X10 (12/512GB) Find X10 Pro Max (12/512GB) UK £1,110 £1,250 £1,500 EU €1,300 €1,500 €1,800 India ₹140,000 ₹170,000 ₹200,000 They...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_are_you_interested_in_the_oppo_find_x10_or_the_oppo_find_x10_pro_max-news-75168.php

Huawei Pura 90 Plus appears in live images ahead of launch, chipset revealed

Huawei officially confirmed the Pura 90 Plus earlier today and opened pre-orders for it in China ahead of its October 28 launch. The company hasn't revealed any specs yet, but units of the phone are already on display in its retail stores, and the live images that have started showing up online answer one important question. The About phone screen of one of the display units lists the new Kirin 9025 chipset, 12GB of RAM, a 2848x1276 screen resolution, HarmonyOS 7, and the LCI-AL00 model number. The Pura 90 Plus is the first phone to use the Kirin 9025, which a tipster claimed earlier today...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_90_plus_appears_in_live_images_ahead_of_launch_chipset_revealed-news-75199.php

CMF Speaker S unboxing and hands-on

Portable Bluetooth speakers are among the most diverse product groups nowadays. They come in all shapes and sizes, materials, colors, and pack different features. But CMF makes possibly the most interesting of them all. Meet the CMF Speaker S, a compact Bluetooth speaker that's just €69 and well worth it. Let's talk about it. First, though, here's an actual look at it over at our TikTok channel. There's not going to be a true unboxing of the CMF Speaker S. You only get the speaker in a simple box. There are no accessories to go along with it. As the name suggests, this is CMF's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_speaker_s_unboxing_and_handson-news-75117.php

Deals: iPhone Duo launches, faces off against Galaxy Z Fold8, Motorola Razr Fold and others

The iPhone Duo officially started shipping this Friday. Apple has warned that there will be limited in-store inventory and online purchases are facing long waiting times. Apple is working on building more units, but that will take some time. Here’s a look at Apple’s first foldable – it starts at $2,000 for the base 256GB model and goes all the way up to $3,200 for the 2TB model. For comparison, the base iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) is $700 cheaper and if portability is a concern, there is the smaller iPhone 18 Pro for $100 less than that. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_iphone_duo_launches_faces_off_against_galaxy_z_fold8_motorola_razr_fold_and_others-news-75184.php

RedMagic reveals when its phones are getting RedMagic OS 12 based on Android 17

RedMagic OS 12 is based on Android 17, and it debuted on the RedMagic 12 Pro+ last week. Today, RedMagic has announced which of its existing phones and tablets will get the update, and when. The RedMagic 11 Pro and 11S Pro series go first, in December. The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro follows in January. March is when the RedMagic 10 Pro and 10S Pro series, the RedMagic 11 Air, and the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro get it, while the RedMagic 10 Air brings up the rear in April. RedMagic OS 12 brings a redesigned interface with a giant clock, plus several AI features, including an AI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_reveals_when_its_phones_are_getting_redmagic_os_12_based_on_android_17-news-75194.php

Upcoming Realme 17 Pro series phone's key specs leak

Realme launched the Realme 16 Pro+ and the 16 Pro back in January, and now the first details about their successors are starting to show up. Today, a tipster on X has shared the key specs of an upcoming Realme handset that's said to be either the Realme 17 Pro or the 17 Pro+. The device allegedly has a flat 1.5K OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate that goes up to 165Hz in some games, the Dimensity 7500 chipset, a 200MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, an ultrawide of unspecified resolution, and a 10,000 mAh battery. It's also said to have a plastic frame, while its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_realme_17_pro_series_phones_key_specs_leak-news-75192.php

Deal: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is $300 cheaper than the iPhone Duo

Today marks the official start of shipping for the iPhone Duo, but unless you pre-ordered one, you will have to wait a while for a unit to become available. While you wait, you can have a look at what Samsung has to offer. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is the only other wide foldable in the US market. Motorola allegedly has something in the works, but it will be months before we see it. Google has never been fast at launching new models, so we don’t expect a wide Pixel anytime soon. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Anyway, the iPhone Duo starts at $2,000 for a 256GB model. The Z Fold8,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_the_samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_is_300_cheaper_than_the_iphone_duo-news-75190.php

Samsung extends its Certified Re-Newed program to Amazon US

Samsung has put a new twist on its Certified Re-Newed program – the refurbished phones are now also available on Amazon.com in the US. Previously, you could only get them from Samsung itself. This is the store page on Amazon where you can browse all models (well, not all – see below). We’ve also prepared a table where you will find the individual models and their prices. What makes these different from other refurbished units is that the phones are serviced by Samsung specialists using genuine Samsung parts. This includes replacing the battery. Units need to pass 147 quality checks before...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_extends_its_certified_renewed_program_to_amazon_us-news-75189.php

WhatsApp expands its testing of scheduled messages to iOS

Earlier this month, WhatsApp started testing scheduled messages with some beta testers on Android, after the feature had been in development since at least February. Now it's making its way to iOS too, rolling out to some users of the WhatsApp beta for iOS version 26.42.10.19 from TestFlight, with more people set to get it over the coming weeks. It works the same way as on Android. Once you've typed your message, tap and hold the send button to bring up a date and time picker, then confirm with the green button at the bottom, which shows the exact delivery time. The earliest you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_expands_its_testing_of_scheduled_messages_to_ios-news-75175.php

Apple reportedly orders 44% more iPhone Duo units from its suppliers

The iPhone Duo has been in very high demand since pre-orders started last week, with shipping dates slipping all the way to January within hours. Now, a new report claims Apple has responded by raising its iPhone Duo shipment target by 44%. [#InlinePriceWidget,13804,1#] According to supply chain sources, Foxconn and component makers have received instructions reflecting an increase from 9.7 million units to 14 million for the first 12 months of production. For context, back in July, Nikkei Asia reported that Apple had asked its suppliers to make around 10 million foldable iPhones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_reportedly_orders_44_more_iphone_duo_units_from_its_suppliers-news-75174.php

Meta hit with $25B fine in New Mexico

The 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal was one of the largest user data breaches in history and its repercussions for Meta are still felt to this day. Following a two-week trial, a jury in the State District Court in Santa Fe ruled that Meta had committed 43 million violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws. Each violation was assessed to carry up to $5,000 in penalty charges, leading to the $25 billion fine that Meta is now ordered to pay the state of New Mexico. This is the largest fine against the company to date. To put that number into perspective, Meta made an estimated $42.6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_hit_with_25b_fine_in_new_mexico-news-75166.php

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 duo beats Fold7 sales by 45% in Europe, with a catch

Back in September, Samsung said that combined sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in Europe were 50% higher than those of the Galaxy Z Fold7 last year. Today, the company is back with an update that covers the first nine weeks of availability. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14802,1#] According to Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra together have seen a 45% increase in sales across Europe in the nine weeks since they went on sale on August 7, compared to Z Fold7 sales in the equivalent weeks of 2025. The company's own headline rounds that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_z_fold8_duo_beats_fold7_sales_by_45_in_europe_with_a_catch-news-75167.php

OnePlus Turbo Pro to borrow a lot from the OnePlus 16, key specs leak

OnePlus launched the Turbo 6 in China back in January, and that phone later served as the basis for the Nord 6, which launched in April. Now, Digital Chat Station on Weibo says a Turbo Pro is on the way too, and it should arrive around the end of the year. The tipster's post has since been edited to just say "good morning", which tends to happen when a brand isn't happy with what he reveals. The Turbo Pro will allegedly come with a 6.78-inch flat 1.5K screen with a 185Hz refresh rate, the 3nm Qualcomm SM8845 Pro chipset, a 200MP main camera with a large sensor, and a battery of at least...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_turbo_pro_to_borrow_a_lot_from_the_oneplus_16_key_specs_leak-news-75150.php

Apple warns of limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in buyers on launch day

The iPhone Duo goes on sale this Friday, October 23, but if you were hoping to just walk into an Apple Store and pick one up, you may want to rethink that plan. In a statement, Apple says there will be "limited" availability for walk-in customers, and given the "extraordinary" demand since pre-orders began last week, it expects that supply to sell out quickly. [#InlinePriceWidget,13804,1#] Limited walk-in stock will be available in the US, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the UK. Certain Apple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_warns_of_limited_iphone_duo_stock_for_walkin_buyers_on_launch_day-news-75157.php

Spotify launches podcast Memberships, creators keep 90% of the revenue

Spotify first previewed Memberships at its Investor Day back in May, and today the feature is rolling out in 34 markets. It lets eligible podcast creators charge their biggest fans a monthly fee for exclusive content and perks, and it replaces the podcast subscriptions Spotify introduced in 2021. Creators get to decide what their Membership includes: exclusive audio or video, bonus episodes, fewer ads, early access, access to a show's archive, or all of the above. They can also split their benefits into up to three tiers, each with its own price. Spotify isn't setting prices itself, though...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_launches_podcast_memberships_creators_keep_90_of_the_revenue-news-75156.php

Oppo sets its sights on Europe with faster launches and carrier partnerships

Until recently, smartphone makers focused on developing markets to grow their market share as the markets for premium phones were close to saturated. However, the massive increases in memory prices have caused makers to do a 180° turn and focus their attention on the premium market. Memory prices are so high that RAM and storage dominate the bill of materials on entry-level phones, making them unsustainable at their old prices. Meanwhile, premium devices have the margins to better absorb the price increases and they are aimed at a less price-sensitive audience. Oppo has set its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_sets_its_sights_on_europe_with_faster_launches_and_carrier_partnerships-news-75151.php

Apple expands partnerships with American suppliers for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro

Today Apple has announced new and expanded partnerships under its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), for critical materials and components used in the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro, since nearly 100 components in those phones, from wireless chips to the silicon that powers key functions, are produced by American companies, with suppliers spread across more than a dozen states. [#InlinePriceWidget,13804,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14934,1#] Perryman Company supplies the grade 5 titanium enclosure of the iPhone Duo. Apple is committing up to $100 million over the next three years for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_expands_partnerships_with_american_suppliers_for_the_iphone_duo_and_iphone_18_pro-news-75136.php

Apple caps iPhone Duo purchases at two per person in an attempt to tackle scalpers

Apple opened the iPhone Duo pre-orders about four days ago and seconds after the shipping dates slipped into January next year. With every product in extremely high demand and low on stock, scalpers gather and try to buy the item in large quantities and then sell it at an inflated price. That's why Apple now imposes a limit of two iPhone Duos per customer. The limit has so far been confirmed in the US, UK, Japan and Spain, but it's likely worldwide. There are already some eBay listings selling the iPhone Duo at an eye-watering $5,000. This is not the first time Apple is trying...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_caps_iphone_duo_purchases_at_two_per_person_in_an_attempt_to_tackle_scalpers-news-75135.php

UK wants Apple to open up iPhone contactless tech and charge lower fees

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined proposals that would force Apple to open up the NFC tech in the iPhone to more third parties, on more favorable terms. According to the regulator, "Apple's fees and rules are blocking UK fintechs and other businesses from innovating and growing." The CMA says it has heard from UK businesses that Apple's current NFC access arrangements may not be commercially viable, that its fees and other terms may be onerous, and that the different technical approaches across countries and platforms make it harder to scale and compete. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/uk_wants_apple_to_open_up_iphone_contactless_tech_and_charge_lower_fees-news-75134.php

Samsung improves the power efficiency of the Exynos modems for the Galaxy S27 phones

Samsung’s Exynos-powered phones haven’t had the best reputation when it comes to standby power consumption – their modems tend to use more battery than the modems inside Snapdragon-powered Galaxy phones. But Samsung LSI may have finally cracked the problem. The M2700 modem, which will be used alongside the Exynos 2700 chipset in some Galaxy S27 models, promises better power efficiency, according to insiders who spoke to The Elec. “I understand that the M2700 achieved performance equivalent to or better than competitors' products through voltage adjustment and other measures,” said one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_improves_the_power_efficiency_of_the_exynos_modems_for_the_galaxy_s27_phones-news-75130.php

This is the upcoming Moto G47 Power

Last week we came across an EPREL listing for the upcoming Motorola Moto G47 Power, revealing its battery capacity, and we now have official-looking renders of the device alongside more of its key specs. Unsurprisingly, the Moto G47 Power looks a lot like the regular Moto G47, though at least one of its colorways is new, with a turquoise green color. The second one is the same black shade as before. Moto G47 Power renders According to the leaked specs, Moto G47 will feature the same 6.67" LCD with 1604 x 720px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. We also get confirmation that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_upcoming_moto_g47_power-news-75115.php

Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max European prices and battery capacities leak

If you thought the leaked European prices for vivo's X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, or Oppo's Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max were high, then you probably won't be ready for this. Today a new report claims to bring us the European prices for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, and they are positively eye-watering. The Xiaomi 18 Pro with 256GB of storage is said to go for €1,449, while the 512GB version will set you back a whopping €1,649. It will allegedly be available in black, Cosmic Blue, Velvet Red, and white. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, on the other hand, will apparently only be sold...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_and_xiaomi_18_pro_max_european_prices_and_battery_capacities_leak-news-75114.php

Motorola's wide Razr Flex hits Geekbench with a surprising chipset

Last month, Motorola's upcoming wide foldable smartphone finally got a leaked name - it will allegedly be called the Razr Flex. This has now been confirmed through a Geekbench listing. Apparently, someone in possession of a prototype Razr Flex decided to run Geekbench 6.7.1 on it, thus confirming the name (as much as such a run can, of course - things like this can be faked). The benchmark run also revealed that the Razr Flex is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, which is notable because past rumors have claimed it would have the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 instead. Anyway, the chipset is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorolas_wide_razr_flex_hits_geekbench_with_a_surprising_chipset-news-75116.php