Oppo K14 is on the way too, certification reveals

Oppo is launching the K14x in India next week, and it's also working on the K14 Turbo and K14 Turbo Pro for China. There will, however, also be a 'vanilla' Oppo K14. This has been revealed through its certification by the Bluetooth SIG. It has the model number CPH2869, whereas the K14x (which was also certified by the same authority) has the model number CPH2871. No other details are known about the K14 yet, but its model number reveals that it's headed to international markets outside of China. We'll let you know when we find out more about it. Via

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Samsung Galaxy S26 official renders leak

Following up on the earlier leak showing the Galaxy S26 Ultra from all angles through a 360-degree video, Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) is now back with some very official-looking high-res renders depicting what seems to be the vanilla Galaxy S26. Of course there's a chance it's the S26+ in these images, but based on how much the camera island occupies of the total length, it's a tad more likely it's the S26. Samsung Galaxy S26 leaked renders There is, of course, nothing new here, but we are seeing the white color and all of the previously leaked features of the design are...

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Apple is reportedly scrapping its AI-powered Health+ service

A report last year claimed that Apple is working on a new AI-powered Health+ service that can give suggestions based on the gathered health data and even suggest form correction during exercise via the iPhone camera. However, the latest rumor is that the company is scaling back those efforts. A few months after Apple moved its Health and Fitness teams under the Services group, led by Eddy Cue, the company is giving up on its rumored Health+ service because Cue thinks Apple isn't competitive enough. According to internal sources, Eddy Cue wanted Apple to move faster and be more...

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The entry-level iPad is now rumored to get Apple Intelligence support this year

Apple's latest entry-level iPad dates from March last year, and it comes with the A16 Bionic chip paired with 6GB of RAM. A new rumor from a usually reliable source in Japan today claims that a new entry-level iPad will be made official sometime this spring. This device will look identical to its predecessor, but will be powered by the A18 chip (first seen in the iPhone 16) and will get 8GB of RAM. That means it will support Apple Intelligence, since that RAM amount appears to be the minimum required. It seems like the SoC upgrade and the extra RAM might be the only changes made to...

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Renders of the global Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra leak

According to leakster Yogesh Brar, Xiaomi will launch two of its 17-series flagships on the global market around MWC time (March 2-5) – Europe should get them just before, while the Indian launch is reportedly set for early March. The vanilla Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra flagship (including the Leica Edition) are the ones that will be available globally, while the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will stay in China. Xiaomi 17 It’s not like you haven’t seen them before, but here are leaked images of the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra for the global market. If nothing else, they show the...

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Infinix XOS 16 announced with updated looks and more AI

Infinix introduced its own take on Android 16 with XOS 16. It refines the visual design aspect for future Infinix phones and brings new personalization features alongside a lengthy list of AI features. On the visual front, Infinix is going for a more refined look dubbed Glow-space. It arrives alongside updated liquid motion animations which are faster and smoother than before. Users are also treated to new personalization options with new system app icons, wallpapers, lock screen options and custom themes as well as an optional depth effect for lock screen and home screen. There’s even...

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Oppo Find X9s tipped to launch globally with latest MediaTek chipset

Oppo is rumored to unveil the Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra in the coming months. Ahead of any official announcement, a new report has surfaced revealing the Find X9s variant’s chipset. It is rumored to launch in China in Q2 2026 alongside the Ultra variant. As per the report, the Find X9s will be equipped with the recently launched MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. Notably, the recently launched Redmi Turbo 5 Max also uses the same chipset. The Find X9s is also tipped to see a global launch including in India, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian markets. Previous...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9s_tipped_to_launch_globally_with_latest_mediatek_chipset-news-71425.php

Realme P4 Power battery life and charging tests are ready - welcome our new champ!

We’ve been working on our Realme P4 Power review and after a quick detour to try out its performance as a power bank, we are back to our regular tests. Without question, the 10,001mAh battery is the highlight feature of the phone, so that’s where we turn to next. Realme P4 Power It’s not that we haven’t seen phones with similar or even bigger batteries before – it’s just that this one is the first one we have tested that doesn’t feel like a brick. It measures 162.3 x 76.2 x 9.1mm and weighs 219g, which is pretty standard for a phone with a 6.8” display. The 10,001mAh battery...

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More details on ChromeOS's planned phase out emerge

Google is preparing a shakeup of its operating system landscape and ChromeOS is getting the short end of the stick. According to recently surfaced court documents from the US vs. Google antitrust case obtained by The Verge, Google is planning to phase out ChromeOS completely by 2034. Why that year specifically? Well, Google’s last major ChromeOS hardware platform release was in 2023 and that means it will have to honor its ten-year support obligation through 2033-2034. The new development comes from a transcript from the case where Google lawyers confirmed that their client was looking...

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Xiaomi's detachable micro four-thirds camera module reportedly enters mass production

Last year at the MWC, we got some hands-on time with a curious prototype – the Xiaomi Modular Optical System. Xiaomi described it as a research project, so its future was uncertain. However, Digital Chat Station now reports that this device is going into mass production and will be available commercially early this year (exact date is to be determined). In case you missed it, this is a detachable camera module with a 100MP micro four-thirds sensor with a 35mm f/1.4-f/11 lens and a manual focus ring. The sensor offers native 2x zoom with pixel binning. What sets this apart from previous...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_detachable_micro_fourthirds_camera_module_reportedly_enters_mass_production-news-71400.php

vivo V70 Elite runs Geekbench confirming its first-in-line chipset

The vivo V70 Elite has purportedly been spotted in the Geekbench online database today with the model number V2548. The prototype in question had 12GB of RAM, and ran Android 16. The V70 Elite is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, which is rather significant since this will be the first vivo V-series handset to be powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chipset. The V70 Elite is expected to be unveiled later this month alongside the 'vanilla' V70, followed by the V70 FE at some point in the future. The V70 Elite will come in Passion Red, Sand Beige, and Authentic Black. It will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v70_elite_runs_geekbench_confirming_its_firstinline_chipset-news-71402.php

vivo X300 series may expand soon, as X300e spotted online

vivo may soon expand its X300 series with a new addition, and no, it’s not the much rumored vivo X300 Ultra. According to a new report, an X300e variant has now been spotted online. The report claims that a vivo X300e has been spotted in the GSMA IMEI database. While the listing doesn’t disclose any specs, it does confirm the device’s moniker. If the listing is accurate, this would mark the first time the X series has introduced an ‘e’ variant. Previously, vivo has launched ‘FE’ models and, more recently, the ‘T’ variant with the vivo X200T. The vivo X Fold6 was also spotted in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_series_may_expand_soon_as_x300e_spotted_online-news-71389.php

New Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro renders leak

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro alongside the Galaxy S26 family later this month, and today some official-looking renders of the earbuds have been outed. As you can see, the case design for both is similar, with a rounded square shape and a transparent lid. Just like with the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro, the Buds4 seem to lack a silicone tip, while the Buds4 Pro do have it. Samsung Galaxy Buds4 leaked renders Thus you can pick your preferred style - in-ear (Buds4 Pro), or semi-in-ear (Buds4). The Buds4 are thus similar to Apple's non-Pro AirPods,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_galaxy_buds4_and_galaxy_buds4_pro_renders_leak-news-71390.php

Motorola Razr 70 joins the Razr 70 Ultra in being certified ahead of release

Motorola launched the Razr 60 in April of last year, so it probably won't surprise you to find out that the company is already developing its successor, aptly named Razr 70. This foldable device has now been certified for sale in the UAE by TDRA, with the model number XT2657-8. TDRA previously also certified the Razr 70 Ultra, with the model number XT2655-1. Motorola Razr 2025 Unfortunately, no specs have been leaked yet for either device. But if they are coming around April like their predecessors, then we'll surely start hearing a lot more about them very soon. If history...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_70_joins_the_razr_70_ultra_in_being_certified_ahead_of_release-news-71387.php

Details for mid-range Kirin 8030 chipset leak, show higher clock speeds than the 8020

Huawei is pretty secretive about its Kirin chipsets, especially ones that are yet to be officially announced. However, one Weibo leakster has details on an upcoming Kirin 8030. This is a mid-range chip that might be used in future Huawei nova and Enjoy phones. For example, the recent nova 15 featured the Kirin 8020, which was also featured on the nova 14 Pro and nova 14 Ultra. The Huawei nova 15 uses the Kirin 8020 The Kirin 8030 is said to be built on SMIC’s N+2 node, which is a 7nm FinFET node. Yes, that’s years behind the cutting edge, but keep in mind that SMIC and Huawei are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/details_for_midrange_kirin_8030_chipset_leak_show_higher_clock_speeds_than_the_8020-news-71388.php

Oppo Reno15 review

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Why Camera Hardware Is Back at the Centre of Smartphone Photography

In recent years, smartphone photography has become increasingly dominated by software. Computational imaging, AI processing, and post-capture optimisation now play a central role in how images are produced. Yet as these techniques become more widespread, camera hardware is once again emerging as a key differentiator. The REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G Series reflects this shift clearly, placing renewed emphasis on sensor capability and optical fundamentals rather than relying solely on software to define image quality. At the heart of this approach is the 200MasterPixel camera system, which is...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+, S12 Ultra, Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in development

According to newly uncovered IMEI database listings, Samsung is already working on the Galaxy Tab S12+, Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, Galaxy Watch9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. All of these models are expected to be introduced later this year. With its flagship tablet line, Samsung seems to be alternating the vanilla and Plus models each year, while we are getting a new Ultra every single time. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra So while in 2024 we had the Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra, in 2025 we got the Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, and this year there will be the Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s12_s12_ultra_galaxy_watch9_and_galaxy_watch_ultra_2_in_development-news-71371.php

iQOO 15R's battery capacity and software support duration revealed

The iQOO 15R is launching on February 24 for under INR50,000. iQOO has already confirmed that the 15R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, run OriginOS 6, and have two color options. Now, the brand has revealed some more details about the iQOO 15R, including its battery capacity. iQOO has set up a promo page for the iQOO 15R on its Indian website, with some footnotes, and one of them reveals the 15R will pack a 7,600 mAh battery. The smartphone will receive OS updates for up to four years and security updates for up to six years. Additionally, the iQOO 15R will have the Q2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_15r_battery_capacity_software_support_duration-news-71354.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 5

Xiaomi unveiled two new Redmi phones this week and they are clearly soaking in the spotlight. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max topped our trending chart, while the Turbo 5 took the third spot. Between them is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which also made plenty of headlines as leaks kept pouring in. The Galaxy A56 took fourth, ahead of another Xiaomi pair - the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ ranking just ahead of the Redmi Note 15 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14326, 1#] We then have the vanilla member of the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup, followed by the outgoing Galaxy S25 Ultra. Another new...

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Google Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones surface in new colors

Google unveiled the Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones last August in Iris and Hazel colors, which are expected to be joined by two new color models that have surfaced online. The new color versions of the Google Pixel Buds 2a are expected to be called Fog and Berry. The charging cases of both models are white from the outside, while the inside matches the color of the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds 2a's Fog model The differences between the Iris and Hazel models launched last year, and the upcoming Fog and Berry versions are only cosmetic since the specs and features remain the same....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_2a_fog_berry_color_models_surface-news-71356.php

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro prepares for its global debut by running Geekbench

Xiaomi launched the Pad 8 Pro in China last September, and if you've been wondering whether it will get a global release ever since, we have some great news. The global version of the tablet has been spotted in the Geekbench database with the model number 25091RP04G. That "G" at the end confirms that this is in fact the model meant for markets outside of China. As you can see from the screenshot above, the tablet managed a single-core score of 2,940 and a multi-core score of 8,759 in Geekbench 6.5. Like the Chinese variant, it's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The...

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Ayaneo reveals the chipset powering its Pocket Play smartphone

Ayaneo started teasing the Pocket Play, its first smartphone, back in November, and then in December it showed us what it would look like, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vibes and all. Today, Ayaneo has finally revealed the chipset sitting at the helm of the Pocket Play. It's MediaTek's Dimensity 9300. That's an odd choice, given that the SoC in question came out in 2023. Sure, it was MediaTek's top dog of 2023, but it's more than two years old. And if, we assume for pricing purposes, Ayaneo wanted to go with MediaTek instead of Qualcomm (since MediaTek's top of the line SoCs are always...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ayaneo_reveals_the_chipset_powering_its_pocket_play_smartphone-news-71347.php

Deals: Samsung offers easier upgrade to Galaxy S25 FE, S25 Ultra and Z Flip7

February will be a busy month with the arrival of the Galaxy S26 series, but it is not here yet. And the outgoing S25 models aren’t at “final sale” prices yet. However, Samsung is offering an interesting way to move up a generation if you have a 2024 model. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was a mild refresh of the S24 FE. You can check out our versus article for a detailed comparison between these two. Also, here’s how the S25 FE compares with the S25+. Here is Samsung.com’s offer for S24 FE owners – you can trade it in and get a $400 credit when purchasing a Galaxy S25 FE. The S24+ is also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_samsung_offers_easier_upgrade_to_galaxy_s25_fe_s25_ultra_and_z_flip7-news-71332.php

Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16

Apple's iPhone 17 may look like business as usual at first glance, but this year's update is a bigger jump than we've come to expect from the vanilla line. In fact, the jump from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone 17 feels like one of the more meaningful generational steps we've seen in recent years. Of course, the iPhone 16 remains a solid performer. But compared side by side, the iPhone 17 clearly feels like the more modern and complete package - not just a small refinement, but a proper evolution for Apple's mainstream iPhone. However, as a few of our test findings will suggest, newer is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17_vs_apple_iphone_16_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-69917.php

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might get full Linux terminal support

We know that most people won’t care about this at all, but if you are reading this article, you are likely among the minority that might actually rejoice to learn that Samsung might be catching up to Google’s own Pixel devices in this one admittedly very niche aspect. Our colleagues over at Android Authority got access to some leaked logs from the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In them, they spotted a mention of the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) – a key component in running a full Linux terminal that was absent from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The S26 Ultra is expected to debut with One UI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_might_get_full_linux_terminal_support-news-71353.php