OnePlus Nord 6 live image shows two colors

Yesterday, the retail box for the upcoming OnePlus Nord 6 leaked, and today the same source is back with something even better: a shot of the phone in two colors (Silver and Mint) in someone's hand somewhere in the wild, out and about. As you can see, the design is definitely reminiscent of other recent OnePlus and Oppo phones. The source of this image also claims that the Nord 6 will have a 50MP main camera with OIS, using Sony's Lytia 600 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 32MP selfie snapper with autofocus. Interestingly, the Nord 5, which this device is replacing, was using the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_6_live_image_shows_two_colors-news-72048.php

Deals: first discounts for the Galaxy S26 and the S26 Ultra, the Poco X8 Pro series launches

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched globally on Wednesday last week, which means that this was its first full week of sales – and the prices are already dropping. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB is down to €1,230 – that’s 25% off! It’s the most popular of the S26 trio around the world and with good reason. It’s the most updated phone this generation with some tangible improvements. We’ll skip S26+ here – it’s €1,120 for a 512GB unit, which is the same price as last week. However, the €110 upcharge to the Ultra model is worth every euro. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_first_discounts_for_the_galaxy_s26_and_the_s26_ultra_the_poco_x8_pro_series_launches-news-72037.php

New Motorola Edge 70 phone gets certified with 6,500 mAh battery

Motorola is working on a new smartphone with the model number XT2607. This was just certified for sale in Brazil by Anatel. According to an earlier leak by Evan Blass, this device is codenamed Terrain26, though other information about it hasn't been leaked yet. That, unfortunately, means we don't know its commercial name. However, thanks to the Brazilian certification, we do know that it has 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, and a 6,500 mAh battery (with a rated capacity of 6,325 mAh). The phone will support 90W wired charging as well as wireless charging. All of these specs make it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_motorola_edge_70_phone_gets_certified_with_6500_mah_battery-news-72042.php

vivo X300 Ultra battery capacity and hands-on images leaked

The vivo X300 Ultra is set to debut in China on March 30. So far, vivo has revealed key details about the phone’s rear camera setup and even showcased its teleconverter lenses, but has held back on other specs. Now, a new leak has revealed the device’s battery capacity and offered a look at it from all angles. A tipster has shared hands-on images of vivo’s upcoming flagship on Weibo, including one that reveals key details such as the phone’s battery capacity and chipset. According to the leak, the X300 Ultra will pack a 6,600mAh battery, marking a 600mAh increase over its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_ultra_battery_capacity_and_handson_images_leaked-news-72047.php

New images of Samsung's Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 emerge

The Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have been widely leaked, but their launch date still remains under wraps. Most recently, a TikTok user from Thailand shared hands-on videos of both devices. Now, a fresh set of images has emerged, offering another look at the upcoming phones. Prominent leakster Evleaks has shared official looking renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Let’s start with the Galaxy A57, which is expected to be available in Charcoal, Icy Blue, Lilac, and Navy colour options. The device is said to feature a premium design along with a triple rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_images_of_samsungs_galaxy_a57_and_galaxy_a37_emerge-news-72027.php

Samsung ups R&D investment to lead the AI race

According to a new report from Reuters today, Samsung Electronics plans to invest KRW 110 trillion, or approximately $73 billion, in research and development and facilities "in a bid to lead the semiconductor industry in artificial intelligence". In a corporate filing, Samsung also revealed that it is pursuing "meaningful mergers and acquisitions" in areas like robotics, medical technology, automotive electronics, and air conditioning solutions. To put the number in perspective, Samsung says it invested a total of KRW 90.4 trillion, or approximately $60 billion, in R&D last year. So...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_ups_r_d_investment_to_lead_the_ai_race-news-72024.php

Instagram Reels can now be paused with a single tap

Instagram has introduced a new feature aimed at making it easier to interact with Reels. The feature is available on the web and is also rolling out to both Android and iOS apps with the latest update. The Meta-owned platform announced the feature via a post on Threads. With the update, users can now pause Reels with a simple tap. Previously, tapping a Reel would mute the audio instead. Previously, pausing a Reel required a tap-and-hold gesture. With the update, a single tap now pauses playback, and the mute option appears once the Reel is paused. Back in December 2025, Instagram...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_reels_can_now_be_paused_with_a_single_tap-news-72025.php

Spanish fashion brand designs a handbag for the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Buds 4 Pro

Samsung partnered with Spanish fashion brand DOMINNICO to create a limited-edition luxury handbag with a design inspired by the newly released Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The handbag is called Samsung X DOMINNICO, and it's already up for pre-order, priced at €420. Samsung X DOMINNICO leather handbag The handbag is made of leather, and it's also handcrafted, featuring a baguette silhouette. It comes only in a specific off-white color with metallic closures and accents. Perhaps more importantly, the handbag has two dedicated compartments specifically designed to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spanish_fashion_brand_designs_a_handbag_for_the_galaxy_s26_ultra_and_buds_4_pro-news-72018.php

Lenovo Y700(Gen 5) debuts with SD 8 Gen Elite 5, Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13 also unveiled

Lenovo announced a trio of new Android tablets in China with some impressive specs. The Lenovo Y700 (Gen 5) is one of the first tablets to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This is actually the same device as the Lenovo Legion Tab, which we got to spend time with at MWC. Alongside the Y700 (Gen 5), Lenovo also unveiled its Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13 slates, which bring high-res 13-inch IPS LCDs, big batteries and top-tier Snapdragon chipsets. Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Legion Y700 (Gen 5) brings a compact 8.8-inch IPS LCD panel with 3,040 x 1,904px...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_y700gen_5_debuts_with_sd_8_gen_elite_5_xiaoxin_pro_13_and_pro_gt_13_also_unveiled-news-72012.php

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and Galaxy Z Slide are on the way, first details leak

Samsung has just discontinued the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first double-folding smartphone, in Korea, after a very short three-month run. However, the company is apparently not done with the form factor entirely. [#InlinePriceWidget,14292,1#] Instead, it's already developing the TriFold's successor, which we'll call the TriFold 2 despite how hilariously dumb that sounds. Anyway, according to a source in Korea, the TriFold 2 will arrive in mid-2027. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold It will be thinner and lighter than the original TriFold. In fact, the TriFold 2 is said to be only very...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_2_and_galaxy_z_slide_are_on_the_way_first_details_leak-news-72011.php

Apple iPhone 17e review

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Rumor: iPhone 19e may bring ProMotion display

It’s been less than a week since the iPhone 17e was announced, but we’re already getting our first batch of rumors for its successor’s successor. The iPhone 19e, which should launch in early 2028, is now rumored to bring a ProMotion display. That’s a variable refresh rate panel in Apple lingo, which would be a breakthrough for the budget “e” lineup, which has thus been limited to 60Hz panels. According to a new report from ZDNet Korea, Apple is currently developing a new LTPO+ technology which uses oxide materials for both switching and driving transistors, leading to improved power...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_iphone_19e_may_bring_promotion_display-news-71995.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, M47 and F70 Pro emerge in GSMA listings

A trio of upcoming Samsung phones appeared on the GSMA database. The Galaxy S26 FE (SM-S741B/DS), Galaxy M47 5G (SM-M476B/DS) and Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (SM-E476B/DS) were spotted in certification listings confirming their existence. Galaxy S26 FE (SM-S741B/DS) GSMA listing The S26 Fan Edition could very well be the most anticipated device out of the bunch since it will be the fourth member of the flagship S26 series. Apart from its model number and naming, the listing does not include any specs or images of the device. Samsung launched its last two Galaxy S-series FE phones in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_fe_m47_and_f70_pro_emerge_in_gsma_listings-news-71994.php

Oppo K14's launch was delayed, here's when the first sale is taking place

The Oppo K14 was supposed to launch in India on March 9, but that got delayed for whatever reason. Today, the brand has finally revealed when the first sale will take place: on March 20. The phone is priced at INR 16,999 and will be offered through Flipkart. The K14 has a 120Hz LCD screen with 1,125-nit peak brightness, and it's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has a 50MP main camera, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. There's an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, and a promise of 60-month...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k14s_launch_was_delayed_heres_when_the_first_sale_is_taking_place-news-71993.php

Samsung starts buying Chinese display panels for its mid-range smartphones

According to a new report from Korea, Samsung is diversifying its display supply chain. This creates a funny situation where Samsung (Electronics) will stop buying screens from Samsung (Display) for some mid-range devices, instead opting to purchase from CSOT, owned by TCL. CSOT's panels are at least 20% cheaper than Samsung's, and the move is speculated to be aimed at offsetting rising memory costs by lowering other device costs in the mid-range. Samsung has allegedly ordered 15 million display panels from CSOT, which will be used in the upcoming Galaxy A57 as well as some unnamed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_buying_chinese_display_panels_for_its_midrange_smartphones-news-71991.php

iQOO Z11's chipset surfaces through benchmark

In iQOO's Z11 series, the Z11 Turbo and Z11x are already official, and the brand is now getting ready to also unveil the vanilla Z11 model, which we saw in an official image last week. Now, the iQOO Z11 has purportedly run Geekbench with the model number V2551A. It managed a single-core score of 1,717 and a multi-core score of 6,795 as you can see in the screenshot below. This benchmark run has also revealed that the Z11 is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM in this specific prototype - though we assume more options will be offered. The phone will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z11s_chipset_surfaces_through_benchmark-news-71978.php

First One UI 9 test build for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks, here's what it looks like

Samsung launched One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra last month. Despite the fact that this version hasn't even made it to older Samsung devices yet, the Korean company is now already testing One UI 9, which is based on Android 17. [#InlinePriceWidget,14456,1#] Google has released some beta builds of Android 17 already, so the timeline isn't really that surprising. The first build of One UI 9 based on Android 17 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra has now been spotted on Samsung's servers, and some enterprising folks have already installed it on the company's latest flagship...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_one_ui_9_test_build_for_the_samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_leaks_heres_what_it_looks_like-news-71973.php

Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 star in hands-on videos ahead of launch

Following a healthy dose of leaks and even early retailer listings, Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have now emerged in hands-on videos shared by a TikTok user based in Thailand. Both devices look just as depicted in the previously leaked renders featuring glass and metal designs with a triple camera setup on the back. The pair is also confirmed to be running One UI 8.5 based on Android 16. Galaxy A57 hands-on leak The same source also disclosed that the Galaxy A57 will be priced at THB 17,999 ($554) for the 12/256GB trim and THB 20,999 ($646) for the 12/512GB version. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37_and_a57_star_in_handson_videos_ahead_of_launch-news-71966.php

Realme P4 Lite 5G with 7,000mAh battery set to debut later this week

Last month, Realme launched the P4 Lite 4G in India with a 6,300mAh battery and a Unisoc T7250 SoC. The company has now introduced the 5G variant of the phone, which packs a larger battery and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 chipset. The Realme P4 Lite 5G will debut in India on March 19th. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed key details of the handset. It is confirmed to pack a 7,000mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 19 hours and 35 minutes of YouTube playback. The phone will also support bypass charging. The Realme P4 Lite 5G will sport a 6.8-inch LCD display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_p4_lite_5g_with_7000mah_battery_set_to_debut_later_this_week-news-71965.php

Oppo Find X9 Ultra's 10x periscope telephoto camera specs tipped

Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra is expected to launch soon in China and global markets. While the company has yet to reveal any details about the upcoming phone, several leaks have already surfaced online. The latest one sheds light on the phone’s 10x telephoto camera. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Find X9 Ultra’s 10x periscope telephoto camera will feature an f/3.5 aperture, which is said to allow around three times more light intake compared to the 10x periscope telephoto camera on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Alleged Oppo Find X9 Ultra real-life image Notably, the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultras_10x_periscope_telephoto_camera_specs_tipped-news-71964.php

Huawei Enjoy 90 series confirmed to launch next week

Last week, Huawei teased the design of the Enjoy 90 Pro Max and the Enjoy 90 Plus. Now, the company has gone ahead and revealed the launch date of the Enjoy 90 series in China. In separate posts on Weibo, Huawei confirmed that the Enjoy 90 series phones will debut in China on March 23 during the company’s Spring product launch event. The Enjoy 90 Pro Max will feature slim display bezels and a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. The teaser poster also confirms that the handset will sport a circular rear camera module housing dual sensors. Meanwhile, the Enjoy 90 Plus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_90_series_confirmed_to_launch_next_week-news-71963.php

Weekly poll results: the iPhone 17e looks too cheap to cost $600

In last week’s poll about the Apple iPhone 17e, some 30% of voters say that they are not looking to buy an iPhone. Another 30% say they are looking for a new iPhone but are aiming for a more premium model. The 17e does have its fans, but it is a niche device – let’s break it down. Only 10% of voters are ready to buy a 17e outright and around half of that would join them if they like what they see in reviews. Speaking of, we have a review unit at the office and already posted an unboxing video. There is plenty to dislike on the iPhone 17e – even though it’s the most basic model, it still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_iphone_17e_looks_too_cheap_to_cost_600-news-71929.php

Samsung Browser will get multitasking, AI and more with One UI 9

Judging by Google Chrome’s massive usage figures (3.83 billion worldwide monthly active users and 68-69% share on mobile, 89% on Android), chances are you are using the browser in any form. The Samsung Browser (formerly known as the Samsung Internet Browser) is one of the more popular alternatives. It comes pre-installed on all Galaxy devices and can also be freely downloaded by anyone else from the Google Play Store. It is very powerful, with plenty of customization and some interesting extra features like extension support. According to reports, Samsung Browser will be getting a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_browser_will_get_multitasking_ai_and_more_with_one_ui_9-news-71960.php

Deals: Galaxy S26 series now available, S25 and Pixel 10 models on sale

The Galaxy S26 series launched globally this week and Wednesday was your last chance to pick up an S26 series flagship with a free storage upgrade. Now you have to pay full price for 512GB storage. The phones still come with Amazon gift cards, however. S26 series pre-orders are up 25% in the US and that is almost entirely on the strength of the new Galaxy S26 Ultra features. The Privacy Display in particular as well as features like horizon lock and generative edit drew in the crowd. Check out our review for our thoughts on the new Ultra. And if you decide that you like what you see, you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_s26_series_now_available_s25_and_pixel_10_models_on_sale-news-71941.php

Samsung's wide foldable might be coming this year

Rumors of a Samsung wide foldable have been going around for some time now. Last we saw of the device were a couple of UI animations for One UI 9. Well, according to industry insider Digital Chat Station, the device is in development and could arrive this year. In fact, it could be an entirely new device line to go alongside the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. The source hints at a 7.6-inch internal display, probably in a 4:3 aspect ratio that will resemble a tablet when unfolded and facilitate easier multitasking, document work and the like. The obvious drawback is an extra-wide form...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_wide_foldable_might_be_coming_this_year-news-71961.php