iPhone 18 Pro series will launch in these new colors

A new report from Macworld claims to have cracked the code as to which colors will be available on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series. According to “sources familiar with Apple’s supply chain”, the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will arrive in four color options with Apple’s internal teams referencing Light Blue (Pantone 2121), Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076), Dark Gray (Pantone 426C), and Silver (Pantone 427C). Alleged iPhone 18 Pro series color options We’ve already seen rumors about the so-called deep red color variant, which will most likely be the hero color of the new Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_series_coming_in_these_new_colors_-news-72430.php

Future Pixel phones could feature LED lighting on the rear panel

Google has released the Android 17 Beta 4 build for developers, and a new report suggests it contains references to an upcoming Pixel feature that hints at LED lighting on the rear panel of future devices. According to the report, the feature is called Pixel Glow and appears to function as an LED-based notification system, similar to the front-facing notification lights seen on older smartphones. A screenshot shared in the report offers additional details, revealing that Pixel Glow will use colored lights on the rear panel to notify users of incoming alerts when the phone is placed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/future_pixel_phones_could_feature_led_lighting_on_the_rear_panel-news-72424.php

India's smartphone market just had its worst quarter in six years

According to a new report by Counterpoint Research (CR), the Indian smartphone market between January and March had its weakest quarter in six years. Shipments fell 3% compared to the first quarter of last year. vivo still leads, amassing 20.8% of the pie, followed by Samsung (17.4%), Oppo (13.6%), Apple (9%), Realme (8.9%), Xiaomi (7.9%), Poco (4.2%), iQOO (2.6%), and OnePlus (1.8%). The biggest growth came from Nothing (including the CMF sub-brand): 47%. The fastest growing brand in the premium (above INR 45,000) segment was Google, at 39% growth, interestingly enough. Neither of these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indias_smartphone_market_just_had_its_worst_quarter_in_six_years-news-72427.php

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition is the latest addition to the maker’s child-focused tablet range. Like previous Kids Edition entries, it’s basically a Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab A11+ but with a host of parental controls on the software side and several bundled accessories. The most notable one is the foam case, which offers drop protection and features a built-in kickstand that also doubles as a carrying handle. The case comes in blue, red, purple, and royal blue colors. The other big addition is the Crayo-Pen stylus, which comes with a tether hook. Samsung is also bundling the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_galaxy_tab_a11_kids_edition-news-72426.php

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Master Edition unboxed on video

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is still awaiting its April 21 unveiling, but there are units in the wild, which means we get videos like this one. It's an unboxing of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra in its Hasselblad Explorer Master Edition. The video is just 2 minutes long and goes through the accessories you'd get in this premium photography kit. Unlike vivo, Oppo went with a single teleconverter lens for its Find X9 Ultra, and it sits exactly in the middle of vivo's two lenses at 300mm equivalent. The kit features a case with an integrated grip, with various controls and a shutter button, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultra_master_edition_unboxed_on_video-news-72405.php

Here are four new Apple Intelligence features launching in iOS 27

Apple Intelligence is getting enhanced in iOS 27, which will be unveiled this June at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, and will be released in September when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launch. Four new features coming to Apple Intelligence have been discovered in "backend code", and shared today. First, Visual Intelligence will get the ability to scan food nutrition labels to get more information, and this could integrate with the Health app. Another new Visual Intelligence feature will offer to add printed phone numbers and/or addresses to your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_four_new_apple_intelligence_features_launching_in_ios_27-news-72408.php

iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture cameras enter production phase

A new report from South Korea’s ETNews suggests that the supply chain for components related to the iPhone 18 Pro series’ variable aperture cameras has now begun operations. The report claims China's Sunny Optical has reportedly started trial production for actuators, which will be used on the variable aperture cameras. An unnamed industry source confirmed that LG Innotek is on schedule to begin production for the 18 Pro’s camera modules between June and July. The same source also confirmed that LG has installed dedicated equipment related to the production process of variable aperture...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pros_variable_aperture_cameras_enter_production_phase-news-72406.php

Apple products used 30% recycled materials in 2025, some components are 100% recycled

Last year, Apple achieved its goal of removing all plastic from the packaging of its products – now every Apple gadget you buy comes in 100% fiber-based packaging that you can recycle at home. The gadgets themselves feature a lot of recycled materials. The company used 30% recycled materials across the products that it shipped last year. And in three specific areas, the recycled content is 100%: all Apple-designed batteries use 100% recycled cobalt all magnets use 100% recycled rare earth elements all Apple-designed printed circuit boards use 100% recycled gold plating and tin...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_products_used_30_recycled_materials_in_2025_some_components_are_100_recycled-news-72404.php

Xiaomi 18 Pro appears in new renders with a dedicated AI button

The Xiaomi 18 series is not expected to launch for another five months, but rumors about its key specs have been coming in for a while now. The latest additions are a set of renders for the Xiaomi 18 Pro’s back and its all-new AI-button. Based on the image, the 18 Pro will once again feature a triple camera setup and a rear display just like the Xiaomi 17 Pro. Now, these are early renders and may not reflect the final design, but they are consistent with previous reports which suggest the rear screens are here to stay. The more interesting bit is the dedicated AI button, which will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_appears_in_new_renders_with_a_dedicated_ai_button-news-72385.php

Huawei Pura X Max will have a stylus that supports AI features

Huawei is unveiling the Pura X Max on April 20, and the folding smartphone is now revealed to support a stylus, though it's unclear if it will be bundled or not. Anyway, the company has published two promo videos to highlight the stylus and its functionality, and of course AI is heavily featured since it is 2026 after all. With the help of AI, the stylus lets you easily virtually dress your pet or add things to photos. You don't even need to know how to draw, just one rough sketch is enough. The Pura X Max takes the innovative form factor of the original Pura X...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_x_max_will_have_a_stylus_that_supports_ai_features-news-72383.php

You can now buy physical printed books on Spotify

Back in February, Spotify announced Page Match, its feature that syncs your reading progress across audiobooks, e-books, and printed books. During that announcement, it also revealed plans to partner up with Bookshop.org and let you buy physical printed books via Spotify. This has gone live today in the US and the UK. For now, support for purchasing books is only available in Spotify's Android app. It's coming to iOS next week. Page Match is also expanding to more than 30 additional languages, including French, German, and Swedish. The feature seems to have been quite successful so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_buy_physical_printed_books_in_spotify-news-72384.php

IDC: Global smartphone shipments decline by 4% as Samsung leads all makers in Q1

The International Data Corporation (IDC) released its preliminary worldwide smartphone shipments report for Q1,2026 and the numbers show declining demand. A total of 289.7 million devices were shipped in the first three months of 2026, representing a 4.1% decline compared to the same period last year. This turn of events marks the first quarter of negative growth since 2023, largely driven by “acute memory supply constraints” affecting both shipments and demand. IDC analysts also highlighted the rising bill‑of‑materials costs, which have forced certain makers like Samsung to resort to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_global_smartphone_shipments_decline_by_4_as_samsung_leads_all_makers_in_q1-news-72382.php

Oppo Find X9s to launch globally alongside Find X9 Ultra

Oppo is set to unveil the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s Pro in China next week. The former is already confirmed to launch in global markets, and Oppo has now announced that it will also launch a Find X9s variant globally. The Find X9s will be unveiled alongside the Find X9 Ultra on April 21. In short, it appears that China will get the Find X9s Pro, whereas global markets will receive the non-Pro model. We’d reported earlier that Oppo will launch the Find X9s Pro globally, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Oppo has also confirmed several key specifications of the Find X9s. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9s_to_launch_globally_alongside_find_x9_ultra-news-72367.php

Redmi K90 Max's launch date and main specs officially confirmed

The Redmi K90 Max is going to be fully unveiled later this month, and today the brand has officially confirmed the exact date of the big event: April 21. Redmi has also revealed the device's main specs. As a recent Geekbench run already revealed, the phone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 SoC. The K90 Max has a screen with a 165Hz refresh rate which supports DC dimming, and an 8,550 mAh Silicon Carbon battery with ultra-high 16% silicon content. It supports 100W wired and 22.5W reverse wired charging. Redmi K90 Max teaser images The brand has previously revealed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k90_maxs_launch_date_and_main_specs_officially_confirmed-news-72368.php

Samsung raises US prices for Galaxy Z Flip7, S25 Edge and a bunch of Galaxy Tabs

Last week, Samsung raised prices for its 512GB and 1TB variants of the Z Fold7 sold in the US, and it has now done the same for a bunch of smartphones and tablets across its official online store. The affected smartphones include the 512GB versions of the Galaxy Z Flip7 and S25 Edge, as well as the 256GB version of the Galaxy S25 FE. The Z Flip7 is now $80 more expensive, as is the S25 Edge. Galaxy S25 FE (256GB) is $40 costlier than before. A large number of Galaxy Tab devices were also affected by the price increase. The most notable example is the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with 1TB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_raises_us_prices_for_galaxy_z_flip7_s25_edge_and_a_bunch_of_galaxy_tabs-news-72366.php

This is the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

OnePlus China President Li Jie has revealed the rear design of the upcoming Ace 6 Ultra today. The device will join the Ace 6 that launched in October and the Ace 6T which was announced in December. We assume the Ultra is coming very soon, but the company hasn't made its unveiling date official yet. The Ace 6 Ultra will have a 165Hz refresh rate on its screen, which was jointly developed by OnePlus with BOE. The colorway you see in these images is being referred to as Ace Awakening, and it is made with a new 3D stereoscopic lithography process, "etching light into the phone" (machine...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_oneplus_ace_6_ultra-news-72365.php

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra specs leak

Last week we saw the upcoming Motorola Razr 70 Ultra in some official-looking renders, and today another source brings us its purported specs. Let's dive right in. The Razr 70 Ultra measures 171.48 x 73.99 x 7.19 mm when unfolded, and weighs 199g. It has a 7-inch inner folding screen with 1224x2992 resolution and a 4-inch cover display with 1080x1272 resolution. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC from 2024, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. There's a 5,000 mAh battery keeping the lights on, and it supports 68W wired charging. On the rear there's a 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_70_ultra_specs_leak-news-72349.php

New Lenovo Legion gaming phone is launching next month with Moto looks

Lenovo is back in the game - the Legion smartphone game, that is. The Y70 was the last Legion gaming phone and it launched in 2022, but now it's back. Well, it will be next month. Lenovo has just announced that it's launching a refreshed Y70 in May. The company says it's been receiving a lot of questions from fans about making new Legion phones, and all that interest has led to this project. The device will be called Y70 New Generation (machine translated from Chinese), and it will use AI to enhance gaming (of course). Here it is for your viewing pleasure. If you were thinking "but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_gaming_phone_is_launching_next_month_with_moto_looks-news-72347.php

Redmi A7 Pro 5G goes official with a 6.9-inch screen and 6,300mAh battery

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G has been launched in India as a budget smartphone featuring a large 6.9-inch display. Notably, it is the first Pro model in the company’s A-series lineup. It is powered by the Octa-core Unisoc T8300 chipset, which is paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The phone also features a microSD card slot for storage expansion. At the front, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G sports a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display that offers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and 800 nits of peak brightness. In the camera department, the handset has a 32MP primary rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_a7_pro_5g_goes_official_with_a_69inch_screen_and_6300mah_battery-news-72351.php

Infinix Note 60 Pro launches in India, here are the prices

Infinix originally unveiled the Note 60 Pro in mid-February, and today the phone has finally landed in India, just as promised. You can pre-order one for INR 31,999 with 128GB of storage, or INR 34,999 with 256GB of storage. Both options come with 8GB of RAM. Pre-orders will start shipping on April 20, which is also when the first open sale will be live. [#InlinePriceWidget,14499,1#] The Infinix Note 60 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch 1208x2644 AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate and 4,500-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC at the helm, a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_60_pro_launches_in_india_here_are_the_prices-news-72352.php

Samsung Galaxy A37 vs. Galaxy A57

The Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have just hit the shelves, and it's only natural to pit these two siblings against each other. At around €480, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is admittedly quite pricey, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 gets you a lot of the same features at a more reasonable starting price of €380. So how much better is the Samsung Galaxy A57 to deserve its price premium? Let's look into it. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37_vs_galaxy_a57_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72327.php

Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Galaxy A37

The Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have just hit the shelves, and it's only natural to pit these two siblings against each other. At around €480, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is admittedly quite pricey, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 gets you a lot of the same features at a more reasonable starting price of €380. So how much better is the Samsung Galaxy A57 to deserve its price premium? Let's look into it. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a57_vs_galaxy_a37_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72327.php

Oppo Find X9s Pro listed on China Telecom, specs revealed

The Oppo Find X9s Pro is set to debut in China and global markets on April 21 alongside the Find X9 Ultra. Ahead of its launch, the device has surfaced on the China Telecom website, revealing most of its key specifications. As per the listing, the Find X9s Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC and feature a 6.32-inch display. Notably, the panel is confirmed to feature 1.1mm bezels. On the imaging front, the phone is listed to sport a triple rear camera setup comprising dual 200MP sensors, which have been confirmed by Oppo, along with a 50MP ultrawide unit. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9s_pro_listed_on_china_telecom_specs_revealed-news-72340.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 15

The Samsung Galaxy A57 completed its hat-trick in week 15 of our trending chart, the new mid-ranger showing it's perfectly capable of matching its predecessors. The Poco X8 Pro Max just held the second place, but the gap to third-placed Galaxy S26 Ultra is the smallest yet, so we are likely going to see a change next week. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14379, 1#] Poco X8 Pro retained fourth, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max shot up to fifth position this time around. Infinix Note 60 Pro scored another sixth position, followed by the Galaxy A56 in seventh. The Samsung pair of Galaxy A37 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_15-news-72339.php

Deals: Galaxy A57 and A37 get price cuts, Poco X8 Pro lineup and OnePlus 15 discounted

Samsung recently unveiled its latest A-series phones, the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37, and both of them are now available at a discounted price. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 and the older Galaxy S25+ have also received price cuts. Other phones from Google, OnePlus, and Xiaomi are also available at a discount on Amazon UK. The Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 5G are both available with a £50 voucher at checkout and a free pair of Buds3 FE that are worth £129. Samsung Galaxy A57 after £50 off at checkoutfree pair of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_a57_and_a37_get_price_cuts_poco_x8_pro_lineup_and_oneplus_15_discounted-news-72331.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 now costs more in the US

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, unveiled last July, is expected to get a successor in a few months, so one would expect it to get a price cut to make it a more attractive option for potential buyers. However, if you live in the US and are planning to buy the Galaxy Z Fold7, you'll actually have to spend more, as this 2025 Galaxy foldable has received a price hike in the US. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has three storage options in the US - 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, which were launched at $2,000, $2,120, and $2,420, respectively. With the revised pricing, the 512GB model now costs $2,200, while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_usa_price_hike-news-72337.php

Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm hands-on

Introduction The Watch S4 may very well be Xiaomi's most popular watch yet. Our S4 review's popularity can attest to that. But while the full-sized S4 was focused on customizability, the Watch S4 41mm is locked in on being elegant. It's also quite feminine in both design and size. The 41mm model isn't strictly speaking a women's watch, but it is close enough. We found the watch too small for even the most slender of male wrists here at GSMArena HQ. Ours is the Sunset Gold model, and it's the most special of the Watch S4 41mm models. You also have a choice of Black, White, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_watch_s4_41mm_handson-news-71713.php

Deals: Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Flip7 discounted, Pixels get price cuts

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup continues to be on sale, whereas the Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Z Flip7 have also received good discounts. A few Google Pixel devices have also received price cuts alongside the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, which sees a massive price drop ahead of the rumored launch of the Razr Ultra 2026. The Galaxy S26 Ultra gets a $200 discount on Amazon US on both the 256GB and 512GB storage variants. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $200 off Read our review ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_s26_series_galaxy_z_flip7_discounted_pixels_get_price_cuts-news-72329.php