Motorola Edge 70 Fusion stops by Geekbench ahead of its introduction

A few days ago, a full list of purported specs of the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Fusion got leaked, and today it looks like someone in possession of a prototype had it run Geekbench. This has resulted in the benchmark's online database having a record of the device, complete with details about its chipset, RAM amount, and Android version. The chipset has a CPU with one core clocked at up to 2.71GHz, three cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz, and four cores clocked at up to 1.8GHz. These specs perfectly line up with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, but the aforementioned leak from a few days...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_fusion_stops_by_geekbench_ahead_of_its_introduction-news-71237.php

Infinix Smart 20's chipset, RAM, screen resolution and battery capacity revealed

Infinix recently launched the Note Edge, which we're currently in the process of reviewing, and is also due to unveil the Note 60 series soon, of which the Note 60 Ultra is designed by Pininfarina. That said, the brand is also continuing to focus on entry-level offerings, and the upcoming Smart 20 is no exception. This model has been spotted in the Google Play Console, with the model numbers X6840 and X6840B (likely different variations for different markets). The listing reveals that it's powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 SoC, has 4GB of RAM, has a screen with a resolution of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_smart_20s_chipset_ram_screen_resolution_and_battery_capacity_revealed-news-71239.php

Apple once again rumored to partner with Intel for chip manufacturing

In early December, we first heard that Apple was talking to Intel about chip manufacturing, in a bid to diversify its suppliers and not be entirely dependent on TSMC. Now a new research note by GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu reiterates this rumor. Pu says he expects Intel to begin making Apple chips using its future 14A process, which is going to be ready for mass production in 2028. This means Intel will supply Apple with a portion of its A21 and A22 chips. That said, TSMC is expected to remain Apple's main chip supplier. Like TSMC, Intel will only be fabricating the chips, it won't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_once_again_rumored_to_partner_with_intel_for_chip_manufacturing-news-71235.php

Here's what the Xiaomi Tag looks like, main specs spotted in HyperOS code

Last month, a report claimed the Xiaomi Tag was in development, basically intended to be the Chinese company's version of Apple's AirTag and Motorola's Moto Tag. If you've been wondering what it would look like, today's leak sheds some light on just that. Buried in code for Xiaomi's HyperOS Android skin are references to it, as well as images and a video. How will #XiaomiTag look? That's what I found in #HyperOS code!- Similar to Galaxy SmartTag 2- 2 models: one with UWB, one without- CR2032 battery, same as in Samsung- looks like China only for now? (or CN app has only Chinese entries?...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_what_the_xiaomi_tag_looks_like_main_specs_spotted_in_hyperos_code-news-71234.php

Google expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search

A week ago, Google launched Personal Intelligence inside Gemini, and today the company is announcing that the feature has also made it to Google Search's AI Mode. In AI Mode, Personal Intelligence lets you connect Gmail and Google Photos to get AI results that are personalized based on your emails and photos. This is available for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers in English in the US, and it's opt-in as a Labs feature. To turn it on, go to Google Search, tap your profile, choose Search personalization, select Connected Content Apps, and then connect Workspace and Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_expands_personal_intelligence_to_ai_mode_in_search-news-71218.php

South Korea passes the first AI regulations

South Korea has launched a landmark set of laws to regulate AI before any other country or bloc (the EU's regulations are set to go into effect in stages through next year). Under Korea's AI Basic Act, companies must ensure there is human oversight for "high-impact" AI in fields like nuclear safety, drinking water, transport, healthcare, and financial uses like credit evaluation and loan screening. Companies must also give users advance notice about products or services using high-impact or generative AI, and clearly label AI-generated output that is difficult to distinguish from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/south_korea_regulates_ai_before_anyone_else-news-71217.php

Galaxy S26 Ultra could debut a new high-strength Gorilla Glass

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to sport an upgraded display with features such as Privacy Display. Now, a new leak suggests that the screen will come with improved protection as well. According to prolific leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display will get a new generation ‘high-strength’ Gorilla Glass. Anti-reflective coating on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 Ultra already uses an anti-reflective display coating that largely removes the need for matte screen protectors. Now, the rumored Privacy Display feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra could...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s26_ultra_could_debut_a_new_highstrength_gorilla_glass-news-71214.php

Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature expands to North America

Last month, Spotify launched its Prompted Playlist feature that gives you greater control over its playlist algorithm, and today the availability of this feature is expanding. It is now rolling out to Premium subscribers in the US and Canada, following the initial rollout in New Zealand. The feature is still in beta. With Prompted Playlist, you can describe what you want to listen to using your own words. Think of it as ChatGPT (or Gemini, you get the idea) for music. Once you say what you want, a playlist will be generated based on your prompt. It also takes your listening history...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotifys_prompted_playlist_feature_expands_to_north_america-news-71213.php

New leak suggests iPhone 18 may sport a brighter display

The base iPhone 18 is widely rumored to launch in early 2027 with a display similar to that of the current iPhone 17. However, a fresh leak suggests that the display may offer higher brightness. According to tipster Instant Digital on Weibo, display manufacturer BOE may be unable to supply OLED panels for the iPhone 18, as Apple’s brightness requirements are reportedly too demanding. This indicates that the iPhone 18 could feature a noticeably brighter display than the iPhone 17, which offers 1,000 nits of typical maximum brightness, up to 1,600 nits in HDR, and a peak brightness of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_suggests_iphone_18_may_sport_a_brighter_display-news-71199.php

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_leica_edition-review-2922.php

OnePlus officially denies rumors about its shutdown

A recent article by Android Headlines that covers three continents and collects data from four independent analyst firms suggests that OnePlus will soon shut down. The poor sales performance in the last couple of years, the fact that OnePlus is losing market share, and the closure of many offices around the world have led Android Headlines to believe that the company is done for. However, the CEO of OnePlus India came out with an official statement quickly after to refute the claims and assure fans and OnePlus employees that the company's operations continue without issues. I wanted to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_flatly_denies_rumors_about_its_shutdown-news-71196.php

Spotify's Page Match will let you sync your progress between audiobooks and physical books

Spotify is in the news today and not because of yet another price hike, believe it or not. Instead, a new report has uncovered a feature that's coming soon to Spotify's audiobooks. It's called Page Match and it's pretty clever - it lets you take a photo of a page in a physical book, and once you do that Spotify will take you to the exact same spot in the audiobook. This lets you easily jump from the audio version to a physical text, if you're so inclined. What's more, it's bidirectional - so it also lets you know what page in the physical book the place you're at in the audiobook...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotifys_page_match_will_let_you_sync_your_progress_between_audiobooks_and_physical_books-news-71182.php

Sony and TCL announce joint venture, Bravia TVs part of deal

Seemingly out of nowhere, TCL announced it plans to acquire Sony’s home entertainment branch, including TVs and home audio equipment. The two companies are set to enter a joint venture, with TCL controlling a commanding 51% share. As per the press release, the TCL-led venture will “leverage Sony's high-quality picture and audio technology, brand value and operational expertise” combined with “TCL's advanced display technology, global scale advantages, industrial footprint, end-to-end cost efficiency”. Furthermore, the products will still carry Sony and Bravia branding. The new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_and_tcl_announce_joint_venture_bravia_tvs_part_of_deal-news-71180.php

One UI 8.5 Beta 4 changelog leaks, here's what's coming

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy S25 series is expected to roll out this week. Ahead of its release, a tipster has revealed key details about the update, including the full changelog. The tipster shared the changelog and firmware version for the One UI 8.5 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S25. It will reportedly carry the firmware version ZZAB. As per the leaked changelog, the Beta 4 will include an updated Bixby, which showed up on a Reddit thread earlier this month. The update will address several bugs, including an issue with search history in the Phone app and problems...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_85_beta_4_changelog_leaks_heres_whats_coming-news-71179.php

Motorola G67 and G77 extensively leaked by retailer

A pair of unreleased Motorola phones were spotted on a Greek retailer’s website. Not to be confused with the Moto G67 Power, the vanilla Moto G67 is a Dimensity 6300-equipped budget entry featuring a 6.8" AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The listing confirms a 32MP selfie camera up front, alongside a 50MP rear shooter (LYTIA 600) and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Moto G67 The device is IP64 rated and equipped with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It brings a hybrid dual SIM slot that accommodates a single nanoSIM card and a microSD card for storage expansion. The phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_g67_and_g77_leaked_by_retailer-news-71177.php

OnePlus 16 could offer the same battery capacity as the Turbo 6 series

OnePlus unveiled its current flagship, the OnePlus 15, in October last year. Although the launch of its successor is still some time away, leaks have already begun to surface online. The latest leak hints at the phone’s battery capacity. The OnePlus 16 will house a large 9,000mAh battery, according to a tipster. Notably, its predecessor, the 15, comes with a 7,300mAh unit with 120W fast charging support. Earlier this month, OnePlus introduced the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V, both packing a massive 9,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. As a result, it’s highly likely that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_16_could_offer_the_same_battery_capacity_as_the_turbo_6_series-news-71164.php

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to feature advanced LTPO+ OLED displays

A new report coming from ETNews' supply chain sources says that Apple is planning to introduce advanced LTPO+ OLED panels with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models. In addition to the supposedly more energy-efficient nature of LTPO+ displays, they will also allow Apple to put the IR scanner, used for Face ID, behind the display. Moreover, some people familiar with the matter suspect that Apple will also move the selfie camera behind the screen without compromising quality. Interestingly, this would push the Chinese panel maker BOE out of Apple's supply chain for the Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_and_pro_max_to_feature_advanced_ltpo_oled_displays-news-71163.php

Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design goes official

Honor has officially unveiled the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design in China, alongside the Magic8 Pro Air. The new additions expand the Magic lineup, joining the Magic8 Pro and Magic8, which debuted in October last year. Like previous Honor RSR Porsche Design models, the latest Magic8 variant features a distinctive design with styling cues inspired by Porsche supercars. It also sports a nano-ceramic rear panel, which Honor claims offers a Mohs hardness rating of 8.5. Additionally, the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is said to be 10% lighter than its predecessor. Notably, the camera module...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_rsr_porsche_design_goes_official-news-71166.php

Redmi Turbo 5 Max to pack a 9,000mAh battery, design officially revealed

Redmi has shared fresh details about its upcoming Turbo 5 Max smartphone and also unveiled the phone’s design. The company recently confirmed that the phone will be powered by the recently launched MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC. In a Weibo post, the company revealed that the Turbo 5 Max will pack a 9,000mAh battery. Alongside confirming the phone’s battery capacity, Redmi also shared the official design renders of the phone in the Ocean Breeze Blue colorway. The Turbo 5 Max will feature a CNC metal frame and a fiberglass rear panel. It will also get a metal ring around the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_turbo_5_max_to_pack_a_9000mah_battery_design_officially_revealed-news-71156.php

Infinix Note Edge in for review

Infinix has entered the trendy slim space with the freshly unveiled Infinix Note Edge. Now, this isn't one of those sub-6mm slim phones, but at 7.2mm, it's still thinner than the majority of phones out there. Infinix says this is the first phone to feature MediaTek's Dimensity 7100 5G chip. The Infinix Note Edge has a now-retro design with sloping, curving panels on either side of a thin frame. The phone's corners are also very rounded, a trend we've seen very little of in recent years. Infinix touts its "ripple texture" finish, which it says is silk-like to the touch. The rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_edge_in_for_review-news-71104.php

Infinix Note Edge is now official with Dimensity 7100, 7.2mm thickness

The Infinix Note Edge that we teased a few days ago is now fully official. The phone is 7.2mm thick, weighs 185g, and is powered by MediaTek's recently announced Dimensity 7100 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. There's a curved 6.78-inch screen with "1.5K" resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,800Hz touch sampling rate, symmetrical ultra-narrow 1.87mm bezels, 4,500-nit peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 7i on top, dual JBL stereo speakers, and a 6,500 mAh battery or a 6,150 mAh battery (the capacity is market-dependent). Infinix promises it will retain at least 80% of its initial capacity...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_edge_is_now_official_with_dimensity_7100_72mm_thickness-news-71145.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 3

Week 3 saw a new name on top of our trending chart and it's one that was bound to make it there sooner or later. This soon is certainly surprising though, as the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to go official for more than a month. Still, you guys are clearly paying attention to Samsung's upcoming flagship and all the rumors around it. In second we have the Galaxy A56 - the beloved 2025 mid-ranger that remains one of the best-selling smartphones globally. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] We then have two Xiaomi-made phones that come under two different sub-brands. The Redmi Note 15...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_3-news-71155.php

Weekly poll results: the Motorola Signature is promising, but price and availability are a concern

Results from last week’s poll show that the Motorola Signature has a lot of potential, but there are many ways Motorola could screw it up and it already has to some extent. Here’s what the people have to say. First, thin is nice, but a bigger battery is better. The consensus was that a battery with 5,200mAh capacity is small in a phone with a 6.8” display. Maybe Apple, Samsung and Google would disagree, but concerns over battery life were a common refrain in the comments. We heard a lot about market availability too – the phone will launch in Europe and India soon, but much of the world...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_motorola_signature_is_promising_but_price_and_availability_are_a_concern-news-71128.php

Oppo Pad 5 Matte Display Edition unboxing

Android tablets are slowly but surely becoming great in the shadow of the market-dominant iPad. Example, the Oppo Pad 5 Matte Display Edition, also known as the Oppo Pad Air5. This may very well be all the tablet you ever need. It has a large anti-glare display, a long-lasting battery, and solid performance. Let's touch on that last bit - the tablet has what Oppo calls a 48-month fluency protection, meaning it's TÜV SÜD certified to deliver smooth and responsive performance for at least 4 years. Okay. The Oppo Pad 5 Matte Display Edition The Oppo Pad 5 Matte Display Edition...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_pad_5_matte_display_edition_unboxing-news-71107.php

Deals: OnePlus 15R arrives, Galaxy S25 FE and S25 Edge get price cuts

January has been a quiet month so far and the focus is on discounts on older models. That said, there are a couple of interesting additions to look at. The OnePlus 15R shows up as “coming soon” on Amazon, though it should switch to “available” soon. This year’s R-model brings a massive battery – 7,400mAh vs. 6,000mAh on the 13R – along with improved water resistance (IP68/IP69K vs. IP65). It also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (non-Elite), up from the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. There have been some downgrades, however. First, the telephoto camera is gone, while the main camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_oneplus_15r_arrives_galaxy_s25_fe_and_s25_edge_get_price_cuts-news-71143.php