Huawei teases the global release of the FreeBuds Pro 5

Huawei launched the FreeBuds Pro 5 in China in late November, and now the company is almost ready to offer them globally. Huawei is currently teasing the international launch of the earbuds, which is taking place on February 26. The teaser video you can see below was posted to Huawei's official Instagram account. At the end of the video the February 26 unveiling date is clearly listed. The event is taking place in Madrid, Spain, the week before MWC takes place in Barcelona, which is definitely an interesting choice of location and timing. At the same event, the company...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_teases_the_global_release_of_the_freebuds_pro_5-news-71556.php

Samsung teases the Galaxy S26 Ultra's nighttime photography chops

Samsung is finally unveiling the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra on February 25 (missing the opportunity to align with the names and the year and have it take place on February 26). Ahead of that, the company is now in full teaser mode. Today, Samsung's US arm posted the video teaser you can see below to its X account. No spotlight needed. Can your phone do that? 🔆 Get ready for the next level of Nightography with #GalaxyAI to light up any occasion.Reserve now: https://t.co/dTlilFNoHy pic.twitter.com/hTRTenNLjL— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) February 12, 2026 The teaser is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_teases_the_galaxy_s26_ultras_nighttime_photography_chops-news-71561.php

Honor Pad X8b quietly gets official and is already available to buy

The Honor Pad X8 was announced in 2022, and now the Honor Pad X8b has quietly been launched in Saudi Arabia. We won't even try to make sense of the naming scheme and why, three and a half years after the X8, the X8b has arrived. The new tablet has an 11-inch 1920x1200 IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a 10,100 mAh battery. The Honor Pad X8b is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 on top, it's 7.25mm thin, and weighs 496g. It comes with a charger in the box, at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_pad_x8b_quietly_gets_official_and_is_already_available_to_buy-news-71560.php

Huawei Band 11 Pro leaks ahead of launch

Huawei is gearing up to hold a major launch event later this month and we’ve now gotten our first look at one of the new wearables that’s set to make its debut. The Huawei Band 11 Pro appeared inside the Huawei Smart Life app, giving us our first look at the device. We can see it will offer a refined look compared to the Band 10 with a curved screen and a metal casing with rounded corners. Huawei Band 11 Pro We can see two color options, with one featuring a bright green braided strap and another sporting a silicone strap in a more toned-down light blue option. There are no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_band_11_pro_leaks_ahead_of_launch_-news-71554.php

Low inventory at Apple stores hints at a slew of upcoming new devices, iPhone 17e included

A new report from Mark Gurman claims that Apple's inventory of some devices is running low. More specifically, people looking to buy certain custom MacBook Pro configurations, Apple TV, iPad Air and iPhone 16e are facing delays or trouble finding units at Apple's physical stores. This, in turn, could mean one thing in Apple's world - an upgrade is coming. This corroborates Mark Gurman's earlier reports that the company is gearing up to announce a new iPhone 17e and upgrade the iPad Air. Of course, low inventory doesn't always mean that, but the iPhone 16e was launched exactly a year...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/low_inventory_at_apple_stores_hints_at_a_slew_of_upcoming_new_devices_iphone_17e_included-news-71535.php

Here are some more Galaxy S26 Ultra leaked press images

As the Galaxy S26 series launch draws closer, leaks are picking up pace. A tipster has now shared official-looking press renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, showcasing the phone from all angles in four colors. The images come courtesy of tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) and show the Galaxy S26 Ultra in Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White color options. The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s design closely resembles its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but features slightly more rounded corners and a redesigned rear camera module. The S Pen also appears to have received a subtle refresh. Here’s...

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Sony WF-1000XM6 review

It's been over two years since Sony’s last flagship earbuds came out and it was about time for an update. Enter the WF-1000XM6, still sporting an absurdly long name, these feature an updated design alongside claims of even better sound tuning and noise cancellation. The earbud version of the WH-1000XM6 gets two more microphones compared to its predecessors with promises of even better call quality and adaptive noise cancellation. Sony actually claims these earbuds inherited their adaptive noise canceling from the over-ear XM6s alongside an optimized antenna structure for better...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.php

Insta360 is launching its very own DJI Osmo Pocket competitor with a twist

The incredible success of DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera has prompted other companies to create their own entrants into this market. vivo recently confirmed that it's working on a vlogging camera of its own, and now Insta360 has teased the Luna, which will compete in the same market. The Insta360 Luna has two cameras, much like DJI's upcoming Osmo Pocket 4 Pro. One of them is a telephoto camera. If it launches before DJI's next-gen Osmo Pocket, then it will be the first vlogging camera with telephoto abilities. Speaking of the launch window, Insta360 has so far only confirmed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/insta360_is_launching_its_very_own_dji_osmo_pocket_competitor_with_a_twist-news-71528.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: what to expect

Samsung officially confirmed the February 25 launch date for the Galaxy S26 series and is now accepting pre-reservations – this is just a promo campaign that offers a $30/€30 discount if you sign up for an email notification. We will talk about prices later, but first let’s look at what’s new. It goes without saying that this isn’t based on official information. Here is a list of all the most plausible rumors concerning the upcoming flagship. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (speculative renders, source) Privacy display Privacy displays are nothing new – some laptops have...

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Here's when the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold may be back in stock

Samsung's first dual-folding device, the Galaxy Z TriFold, sold out in minutes in both Korea and the US, despite its eye-watering $2,899 price, due to extremely low stock levels. Now, a new report from Korea purports to let us know when we can expect to see it back in stock in the US. Samsung will allegedly bring it back before the end of this month. It's unclear if it will make its return before Samsung's next Unpacked unveiling event, where it will make the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra official on February 25. The Galaxy Z TriFold has a 10-inch 1584x2160 folding AMOLED screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_may_be_back_in_stock-news-71511.php

Xiaomi Tag's price surfaces

The Xiaomi Tag will cost €17.99 in the Eurozone according to Xiaomi's official website for France, which seems to have mistakenly listed the accessory already. A four-pack will set you back €59.99. According to WinFuture, there are other European retailers that have listed it as well, some for below €15, undercutting the recommended retail price even before launch. This version of the Tag seems to lack support for UWB, which was rumored before. This means that Xiaomi will offer two versions of the device - this cheaper model sans UWB, and a more expensive option with UWB. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_tags_price_surfaces-news-71512.php

Orange is the new black: Apple's record-breaking iPhone sales could be down to new color

Apple announced record-breaking iPhone sales for Q4 2025, which in turn resulted in the best-ever financial quarter for the company, posting $143.8 billion in sales revenue. That's a 16% increase year-over-year, which is quite impressive for a company of this scale. The reason for the unprecedented iPhone demand? Some analysts believe it's the color orange. China seems to be a big contributor to Apple's recent success. While previous quarters had either flat or declining sales in the country, the fourth quarter last year turned out to be a resounding success for the smartphone maker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/orange_is_the_new_black_apple_announces_recordbreaking_iphone_sales-news-71495.php

Motorola Signature in for review

Motorola unveiled the Motorola Signature last month as the first smartphone under its new Signature series. We've received one at our office for review, but before we put the Signature through its paces, let's do a quick unboxing and see what's on offer. The Motorola Signature comes in two colors - Pantone Martini Olive and Pantone Carbon. We received the Pantone Martini Olive version, which came in a black-colored retail package, including some documents, a SIM ejector tool, and a transparent protective case with magnets. Our unit didn't come with a power adapter, but in some markets,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_signature_in_for_review-news-71488.php

Apple may be inspiring Samsung to go back to a feature it dropped in 2020

Apple is widely rumored to be introducing variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max later this year, and Samsung is apparently paying very close attention to iPhone-related rumors. That's because the Korean company is now said to be considering re-adding the feature to its lineup as well. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S10 both had variable aperture main cameras, but the feature was dropped with the Galaxy S20 generation in 2020. If Samsung does adopt it again, then expect to see it on the Galaxy S27 family next year, so after a seven-year hiatus. It's quite interesting how...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_may_be_inspiring_samsung_to_go_back_to_a_feature_it_dropped_in_2020-news-71494.php

Nothing's personalized AI-generated Essential Apps now in Beta

Back in October, Nothing unveiled Essential Apps - AI-generated mini-apps and widgets based on prompts, that will live on your device and can be shared with others through Nothing's Playground community platform. Today, Nothing is announcing the rollout of Essential Apps Beta, following the Alpha release from late 2025, which was only available for a small group of early adopters. With the Beta, access is gradually expanding through a waitlist, with users added in batches. Create apps shaped exactly around your specific needs and context.That's what Essential Apps are.You describe what...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothings_personalized_aigenerated_essential_apps_now_in_beta-news-71496.php

Samsung almost confirms when it's unveiling the Galaxy S26 family

Samsung has long been rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25. Now, the company itself has almost confirmed the date. The official X account for Samsung's Gulf arm posted a contest recently, and if you take a look inside the linked Terms and Conditions, you'll find the text in the screenshot below. So, part one of the contest, which is supposed to run "before Galaxy Unpacked", takes place until February 24. Part two, which is supposed to run "during and after Galaxy Unpacked", starts on February 25. While this isn't a 100% official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_almost_confirms_when_its_unveiling_the_galaxy_s26_family-news-71476.php

The EU may force Meta to re-enable third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp

Last year, Meta changed the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms in a way that severely limited what third-party AI chatbots are allowed to do (essentially, they were relegated to customer support). The European Commission decided to take a closer look as it sensed potential issues. The investigation is still ongoing, but the Commission feels that it can’t wait for the full investigation to conclude because the delay can cause irreparable harm to competition in the market. “AI markets are developing at rapid pace, so we also need to be swift in our action,” said Teresa Ribera, Executive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_eu_may_force_meta_to_reenable_thirdparty_ai_chatbots_on_whatsapp-news-71474.php

Tough itel City 200 unveiled with 50MP camera and Unisoc T7250 chipset

itel quietly unveiled three new models – they have 120Hz 720p+ displays, are rated IP65 and are powered by the 4G-only Unisoc T7250 chipset. The itel City 200 is the most capable model of the trio. As it has 4/6GB of RAM and 128/256GB storage, it runs full Android 15. The other two have 3/4GB of RAM and 64/128GB storage, so they are relegated to Android 15 Go Edition software. itel City 200 in Vibe Purple, Bass Black, Echo Silver and Melody Pink The City 200 has a 6.78” display (again, 720p+ resolution only) with 700 nits peak brightness. And its 8MP selfie camera is inside...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tough_itel_city_200_unveiled_with_50mp_camera_and_unisoc_t7250_chipset-news-71472.php

Infinix Note Edge review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_edge-review-2929.php

Xiaomi 18 Pro tipped to feature dual 200MP cameras

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut later this year and will likely comprise a standard model alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro. While details about the lineup remain scarce, a new leak suggests that the devices could feature a dual 200MP camera setup. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, an upcoming compact flagship with a 6.3-inch display is tipped to feature dual 200MP rear cameras. While the leak doesn’t explicitly name the Xiaomi 18 series, the accompanying comments suggest that the device in question could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max The Xiaomi 17 and the 17...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_tipped_to_feature_dual_200mp_cameras-news-71462.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 6

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is back on top of our trending chart, making it three wins before it's even officially announced. We've little doubt it will add to its tally once it goes on sale towards the end of the month. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max in second and the Galaxy A56 outgoing mid-ranger complete the podium this week. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] Another phone on its way out - the Galaxy S25 Ultra - sits in fourth, followed by the current Apple flagship - the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 come in sixth and seventh in that order. Yet another indication...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_6-news-71461.php

The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile is still happening but specs and design have changed

Ever since Trump Mobile announced the T1 Phone, many of us were left wondering whether it's going to happen at all. The T1 Phone is still wrapped in mystery, and it's constantly getting delayed. However, The Verge managed to speak to two executives at the company - Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas, who gave some extra details of the future device. First of all, the T1 Phone isn't dead. It's just that Trump Mobile is going through some hurdles, and as a result, the handset's release is constantly getting delayed. Some last minute changes to the design and hardware are the reason why....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_t1_phone_from_trump_mobile_is_still_happening_but_specs_and_design_have_changed-news-71457.php

More Galaxy S26 details, iPhone Fold design, Pixel 10a, Week 6 in review

We are now a week into February, and it's no wonder that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is dominating the news cycle. The most popular article from the past seven days is about the official teaser from Samsung, showcasing some of the camera upgrades along with a 360-degree spin of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. There are other Galaxy S26 leaks in there as well, but expect even more in the coming weeks as Samsung is gearing up to launch its flagship S series on February 25. Another interesting read for our readers was the Infinix Note 60 series leak, revealing the memory options of all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_galaxy_s26_details_iphone_fold_design_pixel_10a_week_6_in_review-news-71458.php

Weekly poll results: most people still don't care about magnetic charging

Last week we asked you how important magnetic wireless charging is to you. For now, the majority doesn’t particularly care – at best it’s a “nice to have” feature for them but nothing vital. The argument is simple, especially now that the whole world has converged on USB-C for charging – just use a cable. It’s faster and more efficient than any form of wireless charging. There is a caveat – many of the people who reported that they use wired charging only also said that they don’t need top-ups during the day. These days, phone batteries have gotten quite huge, so finding a phone that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_most_people_still_dont_care_about_magnetic_charging-news-71423.php

Weekly deals: OnePlus 13 is back with a vengeance, Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL on sale

There are two sayings that can’t both be true at the same time: “newer is better” and “old but gold”. Today, we’re going with the second one. Amazon dug up some left over OnePlus 13 units – only 12/256GB – and is selling them at $700. Coincidentally, that is the same price that the new OnePlus 15R sells for (to be fair, that also comes with a $100 gift card or store credit). The OnePlus 13 has the better screen (1440p+ LTPO vs. 1272p+ LTPS), better cameras (triple 50MP including a 3x/73mm periscope vs. no tele camera at all), even its chipset is better – the Snapdragon 8 Elite edges out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_oneplus_13_is_back_with_a_vengeance_pixel_10_pro_and_10_pro_xl_on_sale-news-71438.php

After Close Friends, WhatsApp is now testing Custom Lists for status updates

Instagram introduced the Close Friends feature for Instagram Stories back in November 2018, and last September, we learned that WhatsApp was developing that same feature for its users. Now we've learnt that WhatsApp is also working on a Custom Lists feature for status updates, giving its users more privacy control. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this under-development Custom Lists feature in beta version 2.26.5.11 of WhatsApp for Android. As the name suggests, Custom Lists allows WhatsApp users to create lists for different audiences who can see their...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_custom_lists_close_friends_status_update_android_beta_users-news-71456.php

Spotify's About the Song tells you the meaning behind what you're hearing

Spotify has been incredibly busy over the past couple of days. After officially launching Page Match, it's introducing About the Song, which it bills as "a new way to explore the stories behind music". This new feature puts short, swipeable story cards in your Now Playing view, which "explore the meaning behind the music you're hearing". The stories are summarized from third-party sources "to surface interesting details and behind-the-scenes moments", the official press release states. To see this, you need to open the Now Playing view and scroll down to find the About the Song...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotifys_about_the_song_tells_you_the_meaning_behind_what_youre_hearing-news-71449.php