AI Mode in Google Search now helps you book restaurants in the UK

AI Mode in Google Search has received another new feature in the UK, following its initial rollout in the US last year. It can now book restaurants for you. You just need to describe what you're looking for, and list all of your needs and preferences. Google uses "find a table for two at a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Shoreditch for Saturday at 7PM" as an example in the post announcing the new feature. There's also "find me a sushi restaurant nearby that has a table for four that also serves vegan tempura". You get the idea. AI Mode will show you a curated list of places to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ai_mode_in_google_search_now_helps_you_book_restaurants_in_the_uk-news-72332.php

Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Razr 70 Ultra grab new certifications ahead of imminent unveiling

Yesterday was filled with a barrage of Motorola leaked renders, showing the Razr 70, Razr 70 Ultra, and the Edge 70 Pro. Today, the Edge 70 Pro and Razr 70 Ultra have been spotted in two separate certification databases. The Razr 70 Ultra with the model number XT2655-4 has been given the go-ahead in China by 3C. The certification reveals that it will have support for 68W wired charging. Incidentally, that's the same level as the Razr 60 Ultra, so there's no upgrade in this regard on the newer model. Meanwhile, the Edge 70 Pro with the model number XT2607-1 has bagged the TDRA...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_pro_and_razr_70_ultra_grab_new_certifications_ahead_of_imminent_unveiling-news-72333.php

YouTube Premium gets even more expensive

YouTube Premium has just become even more expensive in the US. The price hike has already taken effect for new subscribers, while existing ones will see it in early June. The individual plan is now $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year, up from $13.99 and $139.99, respectively. The family plan is now $26.99 per month, up from $22.99. The student plan is $8.99, up from $7.99. The recently relaunched YouTube Premium Lite jumped to $8.99 per month too, from $7.99. While the full Premium experience removes ads, lets you play videos in the background, enables downloads, and lets you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_premium_gets_even_more_expensive-news-72330.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 CAD-based renders leak showing a familiar design

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip8 has now been outed in some CAD-based renders showing it from a bunch of angles. It follows in the footsteps of its bigger sibling, the Galaxy Z Fold8, which leaked in CAD-based renders last month. The Flip8 will measure 166.8 x 75.4 x 6.6 mm when unfolded and 85.4 x 75.4 x 13.2 mm when folded. That makes it a tiny bit longer, wider, and thicker than its predecessor from last year when unfolded, but we do mean a tiny bit - you won't notice any change in real life. That said, it will be half a mm thinner when folded, for what it's worth. The Flip8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip8_cadbased_renders_leak_showing_a_familiar_design-news-72328.php

Honor's new video teaser for the 600 and 600 Pro showcases their design

Honor is continuing its teaser campaign for the upcoming Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro. The brand's global X account has posted the quick video you can see embedded below, which portrays both devices in a whiteish colorway. Ready for its close-up. ✨Get an exclusive first look at the elegant curves and stunning details of the HONOR 600. The countdown begins! pic.twitter.com/QuJBTEDbyB— HONOR (@Honorglobal) April 9, 2026 The Honor 600 and 600 Pro devices are being fully unveiled on April 23, when they will join the already launched Honor 600 Lite. The Honor 600 is powered by the Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honors_new_video_teaser_for_the_600_and_600_pro_showcases_their_design-news-72312.php

New Motorola Razr 70 Ultra press renders are here

CAD renders of the upcoming Motorola Razr 70 Ultra surfaced late last month, revealing the clamshell foldable in a silver shade. Now, a new set of press renders has surfaced online, showcasing the phone in two new color options. The leaked press renders showcase the Razr 70 Ultra in Orient Blue Alcantara and Pantone Cocoa Wood finishes. The former appears to feature a faux leather rear panel, while the latter adopts a matte wooden texture. A closer look at the images reveals the absence of a selfie camera on the inner folding display. This is likely an oversight, as earlier CAD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_motorola_razr_70_ultra_press_renders_are_here-news-72309.php

Oppo Find X9 Ultra full camera details officially confirmed, design leaks

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is set to debut in China and global markets on April 21. Ahead of the launch, Oppo has revealed the phone’s full camera specifications, while its design and other key specs have surfaced via a China Telecom listing. Oppo recently confirmed that the Find X9 Ultra will feature a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom, and has now revealed the rest of the device’s camera specs through a social media post. It will feature a 200MP primary sensor with an almost 1-inch size, said to deliver 10% better light intake than the Find X8 Ultra. The phone will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultra_full_camera_specs_confirmed_design_leaked-news-72315.php

Ai+ PulseTab arrives with 10.95” LCD and 8,000mAh battery

Alongside a trio of new smartphones, Ai+ also unveiled its first tablet. PulseTab brings entry-level specs, a 10.95-inch LCD and an 8,000mAh battery. It boots nxtQ OS based on Android 16 and will be available in India from May. PulseTab is built around a 10.95-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is rated at up to 400 nits peak brightness and is flanked by quad speakers. PulseTab features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing shooter. It is equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G88 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. You also get support for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ai_pulsetab_arrives_with_1095_lcd_and_8000mah_battery-news-72316.php

Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta program to the Galaxy S23, Fold5, Flip5, and A36

Samsung has just announced that it's expanding the One UI 8.5 beta program to more devices. The beta is now available to the Galaxy S23 series (including the Galaxy S23 FE), the Galaxy Z Fold5, the Galaxy Z Flip5, and the Galaxy A36. The beta program for these phones will be available in select markets, including India, Korea, the UK, and the US. If you are in one of the supported markets, you should see a banner inside the Samsung Members app advertising the beta program, but do note that this is a phased rollout, so it might take a while to reach you. The One UI 8.5 beta now has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_expands_one_ui_85_beta_program_to_the_galaxy_s23_fold5_flip5_and_a36-news-72299.php

Realme C100 4G debuts with 8,000mAh battery and IP69K rating

The Realme C100 series has been expanding over the last few weeks and the latest addition is the C100 4G. It brings a familiar design, MediaTek’s Helio G92 Max chipset and a massive 8,000mAh battery, which is even larger than the one on the C100 5G. Realme C100 4G Realme claims the C100 4G can deliver over 23 hours of video streaming, 20+ hours of navigation or 13+ hours of gaming on a single charge. When you do need to recharge, C100 4G supports up to 45W wired charging. Like the other C100 members, C100 4G brings reverse wired charging support with up to 10W speeds for charging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c100_4g_debuts_with_8000mah_battery_and_ip69k_rating_-news-72306.php

Here's the Motorola Edge 70 Pro in leaked marketing materials

The Edge 70 Pro is one of three Edge 70 devices still left to be launched according to a recent rumor, and today a couple of purported marketing images showing it have been outed by a tipster over on X. As you can see, the tagline for the device is going to be "seize the night", which makes us think Motorola will heavily market its camera abilities, especially for nighttime photography. The handset will be offered in three colorways, depicted in the image above, though these don't match up with what was recently leaked, so as always don't forget to take any rumor (including this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_motorola_edge_70_pro_in_leaked_marketing_materials-news-72302.php

Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's periscope telephoto camera will be different

Xiaomi is expected to unveil the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in September, one year after their predecessors. According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, both upcoming devices will use the same 200MP periscope telephoto camera. The interesting thing is that it will have an 85mm focal length, which is way less than the 115mm focal length of the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max's 50MP periscope telephoto camera. Thus, the output on the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will probably be marketed 3x or 3.5x instead of 5x like on the current generation. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max With the higher-res sensor used, Xiaomi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_and_xiaomi_18_pro_maxs_periscope_telephoto_camera_will_be_different-news-72300.php

Oppo F33 Pro and F33 are going official next week

The Oppo F33 series has finally received a launch date. It will include the standard F33 and the F33 Pro, succeeding last year’s Oppo F31 lineup. Oppo has confirmed that the F33 series will be unveiled in India on April 15. The company also revealed the phone’s design and color options through a poster shared on X. The F33 Pro will feature a 50MP front camera and a 50MP camera at the back paired with a 2MP depth sensor. The poster also reveals that the front camera will have a wide FoV and offer a 0.6x wide angle mode. According to Oppo, the F33 Pro will sport a 6.57-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f33_pro_and_f33_will_be_announced_next_week-news-72298.php

Realme C100i lands in the Google Play Console, revealing its main specs

Realme silently launched the C100 yesterday, and before that it starred in a hands-on alongside the C100i, so you may have been wondering what happened to the C100i. While it's still not exactly official, it has now been spotted in the Google Play Console. The listing has yielded the image you can see above, and it's also revealed the phone's main specs. It is powered by the Unisoc T615 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. It has a screen with 720x1570 resolution, and the model number RMX5377. According to the previous leak, the C100i has a 6.8-inch LCD screen with the aforementioned...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c100i_lands_in_the_google_play_console_revealing_its_main_specs-news-72297.php

OnePlus Nord 6 is now fully official, here are the prices

The OnePlus Nord 6 has gone fully official in India today. You can register your interest for it on the OnePlus website, and the first sale will take place on April 9 at 12PM local time. The phone is priced at INR 38,999 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and INR 41,999 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. For both options, there's an INR 3,000 bank discount which brings the effective price down to INR 35,999 and INR 38,999, respectively. OnePlus Nord 6 in Fresh Mint (left), Pitch Black (center), and Quick Silver (right) You can get the device in Fresh Mint, Pitch Black,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_6_is_now_fully_official_here_are_the_prices-news-72287.php

Oppo A6c goes global with 7,000 mAh battery and revised camera design

If you thought that the day would pass without another Oppo A6 series announcement, guess again. Following a detailed leak from earlier this week, Oppo has finally unveiled the international version of its A6c. It features several differences from the Chinese A6c, including a Unisoc chipset, a larger 7,000 mAh battery and a different camera island. The global A6c arrives with the CPH2895 model number and brings a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a Unisoc T7250 (T615) chipset paired to 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a6c_goes_global_with_7000_mah_battery_and_revised_camera_design_-news-72284.php

Here’s how the iPhone Fold stacks up next to the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Rumors about the iPhone Fold have been going on for years at this point, and Apple is expected to introduce its first non-slab phone this September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. We now have a new look at how the trio compares size-wise thanks to case mold images shared by Sonny Dickson. The Fold features a peculiar, wide design just as previously rumored. We can spot a dual camera setup on the back, which is expected to consist of two 48MP sensors (wide and ultrawide) housed inside a camera plateau like on the iPhone Air. The new images were not accompanied by exact dimensions,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_the_iphone_fold_stacks_up_next_to_the_iphone_18_pro_and_pro_max-news-72282.php

Honor Win 2 specs leak

The Honor Win launched in December and according to a new leak from China the brand is already busy working on its successor. We will tentatively call this the Honor Win 2. It will allegedly be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, but the 'normal' version, not the Pro - Qualcomm is rumored to be releasing two options this year, with the Pro being the proper successor to the 8 Elite Gen 5. The Honor Win 2 reportedly has a 6.89-inch QHD+ OLED screen with a 185Hz refresh rate, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 10,000 mAh battery. So, compared to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_win_2_specs_leak-news-72283.php

iPhone Fold may arrive earlier than recently rumored

The iPhone Fold (or Ultra) has widely been reported to finally become official this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, recent rumors have claimed that it wouldn't actually start shipping right away - Apple would announce it at the same event as the Pros, but those would become available in late September as usual, while the Fold would take a few more weeks to actually arrive in stores according to one source. Another source claimed it might only be released in December. However, Apple seems to be doing all it can to have the iPhone Fold's arrival fully...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_fold_may_arrive_earlier_than_recently_rumored-news-72270.php

Google is launching a Pixel that's exclusive to one market

Limited editions are all the rage in many different fields, and Google apparently wants to play this game too. So it's preparing a Pixel phone that will be limited to only one market - it's not limited in the number of units available (that we know of), but will only be sold in Japan. What is this mystery device? Google's official X account for Japan has released the teaser image you can see below. And while it doesn't outright say what device this is, we're going to go ahead and assume it's just a colorway for an existing phone, a hue that won't be available elsewhere. Since...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_launching_a_pixel_thats_exclusive_to_one_market-news-72269.php

HMD Crest 2 and Crest 2 Pro pricing and availability details leak

Last week, we got a detailed leak for the HMD Crest 2 and Crest 2 Pro, which outlined their core specs and design. We now have pricing and availability details from the same source. HMD Crest 2 will reportedly launch at INR 14,999 ($131) for the 6GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. It seems it will once again be India-exclusive like its predecessor. As a recap, the device is expected to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED (FHD+ 90Hz), Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 5G SoC, a 50MP main camera and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W charging. HMD Crest 2 renders As for the Crest 2 Pro, that device is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_crest_2_and_crest_2_pro_pricing_and_availability_details_leak-news-72266.php

Oppo F33 Pro 5G specs, price, and launch date leaked

Last week, a report suggested that Oppo was planning to launch its F33 series in India in the third week of April. Now, a fresh leak has revealed the specifications and pricing of the F33 Pro 5G, while also indicating that the lineup will be unveiled on April 14. According to the leak, the Oppo F33 Pro 5G will feature a 6.57-inch display and be powered by the MediaTek 6360 Max chipset. The device is also tipped to weigh 194 grams and carry an IP69K rating. The handset is said to sport a 50MP primary rear camera alongside a 2MP depth sensor, while the front is said to house a 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f33_pro_5g_specs_price_and_launch_date_leaked-news-72267.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 14

The Samsung Galaxy A57 debuted last week, but it's still on top of our trending chart in week 14. It's also maintained a comfortable lead to the second place, which is once again occupied by the Poco X8 Pro Max. No change in third either, where we find the Galaxy S26 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14379, 1#] Poco X8 Pro came in fourth, followed by the newly announced vivo X300 Ultra. Infinix Note 60 Pro made a strong comeback, placing sixth, while the Galaxy A56 keeps sliding down and is now seventh. We then have the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, while the other member of Samsung's new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_14-news-72255.php

Notification Rules could make Android alerts even more flexible

Android’s notification management system is already quite advanced and flexible, but it might be getting some additional smarts pretty soon. Android currently has features like Notification Channels, Notification Cooldown, Modes and Notification Organizer. Now Google is apparently working on something called Notification Rules. Notification Rules were spotted in Android 17 Beta 3. According to the strings unearthed by Android Authority, rules can be based on Apps or People. The available actions when a given rule matches its criteria are: Silence, Block, Silence and Bundle,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/notification_rules_could_make_android_alerts_even_more_flexible-news-72254.php

Weekly deals: the Galaxy S26 series comes with gift cards, Pixel 9 series units resurface

There were no new major launches in the US, so we will focus on the recently released Galaxy S26 series. Meanwhile, the previous generation Pixel phones have resurfaced. The S26 flagships are in an intermediary period – they are too new for straight discounts, but it has been a month since they arrived, so they need a sweetener – the top dog, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, is paired with a $200 gift card from Amazon. If you pick the 512GB model, you can also get a $300 bonus on trade-ins. To help you pick the best phone for you, we have a Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max article....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_the_galaxy_s26_series_comes_with_gift_cards_pixel_9_series_units_resurface-news-72236.php

vivo X300 Ultra official, Xperia 1 VIII leaks, Week 14 in review

The next Sony Xperia 1 (number VIII) may finally bring a redesign to the (a bit stagnant) series. Case renders from China show a new camera island design, a more conventional (rather Moto-like) square camera island. The vivo X300 Ultra is official in China. It brings a larger 200MP main 35mm camera, a Snapdragon 8 Elite gen 5 SoC, a larger 6,600mAh battery, and a faster 144Hz display, among other improvements. The phone opens up sales in China and ships in Green, Silver, and Black colors. A global unit is expected too. We saw CAD-based renders of the Google Pixel 11 and 11 Pro. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_ultra_official_xperia_1_viii_leaks_week_14_in_review-news-72245.php

Weekly poll: is the vivo X300 Ultra a phone that you can see yourself buying?

The vivo X300 Ultra was officially unveiled on Monday with plans to ship it in China first and expand to the global markets soon after. Yes, the X Ultra is going wide for the first time. So, are you tempted? In China, the base 12/256GB model costs CNY 7,000 and started shipping on Friday. This converts to $1,020 / £775 / €885 / ₹95,000. These won’t be the actual prices of the X300 Ultra on the global markets, of course, those will be revealed later. And, again, we can’t use a previous model as context since neither the X100 Ultra nor the X200 Ultra was available globally. But a vivo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_vivo_x300_ultra_a_phone_that_you_can_see_yourself_buying-news-72216.php

Weekly poll results: the Galaxy A57 is interesting but pricey, the Galaxy A37 gets shown the door

There may be trouble brewing on the horizon for the Galaxy A57 and A37 – the results from last week’s poll are in and the consensus is that the two phones are overpriced. And that there is some serious competition in the mid-range market. Luckily, Galaxy A phones don’t stay at MSRP for long, so the first issue will correct itself soon enough. If it hasn’t already – we’re seeing deals in some markets. Zooming in on the Samsung Galaxy A57, there is interest there, but it is strongly contingent on a lower price or a good bundle deal. At least one person in the comments appreciated the thinner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_galaxy_a57_is_interesting_but_pricey_the_galaxy_a37_gets_shown_the_door-news-72219.php

Check out the Galaxy Z Wide Fold's aspect ratio

Samsung is rumored to be launching a wider form factor Galaxy Z Fold this year alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8, which will keep the taller and narrower form factor of its predecessor. The "Wide Fold" was shown in some leaked renders last month, but it doesn't have an agreed upon name yet, we've heard it referred to as Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide in the past, and today it's the Galaxy Z Wide Fold. Regardless of its name, here are some images depicting its aspect ratio when unfolded. It's 4:3, which is very far from, and much wider than, the Fold7's 1.11:1 (or 3.33:3). So here's what that actually...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_galaxy_z_wide_folds_aspect_ratio-news-72252.php

Here's how much more Xiaomi is currently paying for memory and storage

We keep hearing about the RAM/chip crisis that's triggered by heavy global investments in AI data centers, which are eating up supply and making prices go up by insane amounts in the process, but what exact amounts are involved for smartphone makers? How much more are they paying? That's what Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has revealed on Weibo today. According to him, for a package of 12GB of RAM plus 512GB of storage, the company is now paying CNY 1,500 ($217) more than in the first quarter of last year (January to March). Redmi K90 Pro Max That's not $217 per RAM/storage package,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_much_more_xiaomi_is_currently_paying_for_memory_and_storage-news-72251.php