Samsung's Exynos 2700 SoC for Galaxy S27 series to reportedly ditch WLP technology

Samsung’s next-generation flagship chipset, the Exynos 2700, could adopt a new packaging design, according to a recent report. The company is reportedly planning to move away from Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP) technology for the upcoming SoC. Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP), which Samsung has used since the Exynos 2400, reportedly helped improve thermal performance. However, the technology is said to have been less profitable for the company due to its complex and costly manufacturing process. According to the report, which cites an industry official, Samsung plans to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_exynos_2700_soc_for_galaxy_s27_series_to_reportedly_ditch_wlp_technology-news-72852.php

Kuo: Apple is testing iPhone chipset production at Intel

Earlier this month, we saw a report which claimed that Apple is looking to diversify its chip production away from TSMC with Intel and Samsung as potential partners. Noted Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo’s latest post also backs up these claims alongside a few more details. Apple and Intel have apparently kicked off legacy Apple silicon chip production on Intel’s 18A-P process, which is equivalent to TSMC’s process used on the A18 Pro chip. According to the report, these are low-end chips set to be used in iPhone, iPads and Macs, and Kuo estimates that 80% of the chips are meant for iPhone....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_is_testing_iphone_chipset_production_at_intel-news-72836.php

Verizon joins Project Glasswing to test Anthropic's Claude Mythos model on its infrastructure

Today Verizon is announcing that it's joining Anthropic's Project Glasswing to test the Claude Mythos Preview model. This model, according to Anthropic, is capable of identifying complex vulnerabilities in critical software and operating systems at unprecedented speed. Due to its specialized capabilities, Anthropic set up Project Glasswing as a way to grant access to the Mythos Preview model to "a select group of global security leaders dedicated to protecting essential infrastructure and committed to sharing findings and best practices across industries", Verizon's press release on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_joins_project_glasswing_to_test_anthropics_claude_mythos_model_on_its_infrastructure-news-72850.php

DJI reveals the Osmo Pocket 4P tailored for independent filmmakers

During this year's Cannes Film Festival, DJI took the stage for a brief moment and introduced the Osmo Pocket 4P, which is a more advanced version of the regular Osmo Pocket 4 that the company introduced last month. While the regular Pocket 4 is aimed toward mainstream content creators and vloggers, the Pocket 4P is tailored for professional, independent filmmakers. With its powerful, yet compact hardware, the Pocket 4P wants to replace a good chunk of the heavy equipment involved in filmmaking. Hence, the product was introduced, although not fully disclosed, at the Cannes Film...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_reveals_the_osmo_pocket_4p_tailored_for_independent_filmmakers-news-72845.php

T-Mobile now allows up to four promotional devices on a single account

After numerous complaints from sales representatives within T-Mobile, the company is changing its terms and conditions, making contracts a bit more lucrative for new customers. Up until last month, new customers were able to get up to two discounted smartphones on a single account. This pushed away many new customers who have a family of four, for example, and can't get four devices at a discount. T-Mobile responded quickly and is now allowing up to four devices per account, and that extends even to long-time users who received free lines under the "Line On Us" promo. They will...

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AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon will work together to improve coverage for all of their customers

Today, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a joint venture that aims to use satellite-based technologies to address coverage gaps, especially in unserved and underserved communities. This joint venture will extend mobile connectivity for the customers of all three companies through joint investment in using satellite-based direct-to-device technologies wherever there are coverage gaps. The trio's customers will "have a more seamless experience, especially in remote areas where traditional cell networks have limited or no service", the official joint press release...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_tmobile_and_verizon_will_work_together_to_improve_coverage_for_all_of_their_customers-news-72828.php

Android’s Contextual suggestions rolling out to Pixel 10 series

Google is testing a new feature for Android phones that will learn from your usage habits and automatically recommend suggestions. The feature which is called Contextual suggestions is buried inside the Google services settings and the folks over at 9to5Google were able to access it on several Pixel 10 series devices (including the 10a) running Android 16 with Google Play services version 26.18. Contextual suggestions on Pixel 10a (credit: 9to5Google) Google describes the feature as “helpful suggestions from your apps and services based on your routine activities and locations”....

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Insta360 Go 3S Retro Bundle removes the digital display, adds a waist-level optical viewfinder

Smartphones all but killed standalone cameras, however, retro devices always hold a special appeal. This has some people going back to film cameras, others are digging out point-and-shoot cameras that have been gathering dust for years and others still are going for faux-retro devices. Insta360 Ace Pro 2 retro-inspired bundle A while back, Insta360 released several kits for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 – the Flash Print Bundle, for example, added a pocket printer for a simulated Polaroid experience. Now the company is doing something similar with the tiny Go 3S camera. The new Insta360...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/insta360_go_3s_retro_bundle_removes_the_digital_display_adds_a_waistlevel_optical_viewfinder-news-72827.php

Samsung releases the first One UI 9 beta based on Android 17

Yesterday, Samsung announced the rollout of the One UI 9 beta program, and today it's added some more details. Meanwhile, the first One UI 9 beta build is now available for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in Germany and the UK. It comes in the form of version S94xBXXU2ZZEF, where the "x" is different depending on the exact phone you have. It's a 3.6GB download, so if you want to enter the beta program and grab this, make sure you do so on a fast enough network. Samsung One UI 9 beta update screenshots The build brings with it the May 2026 security patch level, a more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_releases_the_first_one_ui_9_beta_based_on_android_17-news-72807.php

Trump T1 Phone is shipping later this week, says company CEO

Following its announcement last June, the T1 Phone from Trump Mobile is actually set to begin shipping to its first customers later this week. The news was confirmed by Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien in an exclusive report for USA Today. The piece also includes some images of the device and a teaser video, all of which may or may not be AI-generated. For reference, the T1 Phone was supposed to launch in August of last year. That was then pushed to October and eventually to “later this year”. Obviously, none of those dates materialized, and the phone itself went through several spec...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trump_t1_phone_is_shipping_later_this_week_says_company_ceo-news-72810.php

Google’s Magic Pointer is coming to Gemini in Chrome

One of the biggest announcements from yesterday’s Google Android Show I/O Edition event was the all-new Googlebook laptop lineup, which will essentially replace Chromebooks. The highlight feature of the Googlebook is Magic Pointer, which allows users to bring up Google Gemini simply by moving their cursor around on the screen. Once the Magic Pointer is evoked, it brings up a host of contextual AI features, which can read your screen and use Gemini AI to complete tasks without going to a separate tab or app. Google showed off writing assistance, content summarization, calendar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_magic_pointer_is_coming_to_gemini_in_chrome-news-72802.php

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is rumored to miss out on a 200MP camera

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide will slot in between the Z Flip and Z Fold – it will be a horizontal foldable, but it will be smaller and will open to reveal a wider aspect ratio screen than Z Fold8’s squarish proportions. But will this device be closer to the Flip or to the Fold in terms of hardware? Well, as far as cameras are concerned, the answer is “closer to the Flip”. According to a report published by GalaxyClub and SamMobile, the Wide will have a 50MP f/1.8 main camera rather than a 200MP sensor like the regular Z Fold. There is a bit of good news – the ultra-wide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_z_fold_wide_is_rumored_to_miss_out_on_a_200mp_camera-news-72806.php

Verizon's new bundle gives you home internet and a mobile line for $69.99 per month

Verizon is introducing a new affordable bundle today. You pay $69.99 per month and get both Verizon mobile and Fios home internet. That Fios connection is a 300Mbps one for $19.99, and for mobile you're getting on the Unlimited Welcome plan for $50. Caveats? Sure, let's go through them. "Plus taxes and fees", first and foremost - that's how you should read the prices above. Then, for the mobile plan, you need to bring your own phone and set up Auto Pay for both that and the home internet plan. Oh, and you need to be a new customer. And there's a $99 setup fee. And after three years, you'll...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_new_bundle_gives_you_home_internet_and_a_mobile_line_for_6999_per_month-news-72794.php

Google introduces Googlebooks running Android

Move over, Chromebooks, Googlebooks are coming. That's right - Googlebooks. These aren't just laptops, you see - they are "designed for Gemini Intelligence", which sounds like Google desperately wanted to have a name that sounds close enough to Apple Intelligence, but maybe we're reading too much into it. Anyway, Googlebooks will help Google move "from an operating system to an intelligence system", and they feature "the best of Android" and Chrome OS. This sounds like it is, in effect, the much-anticipated Aluminum OS, even though Google has not once called it that. There will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_introduces_googlebooks_running_android-news-72793.php

Google announces Gemini Intelligence features coming to Android later this year

Google today unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a suite of features coming to the Galaxy S26 series and Pixel 10 family "this summer". These features "will become available across your Android devices including your watch, car, glasses and laptops later this year", the company says. Gemini Intelligence can automate multi-step tasks for you, and navigate the tasks too. And with visual context, Gemini can instantly act. For example, a grocery list on your screen can easily be turned into a shopping cart with all the items for delivery. Or if you see a travel brochure you can ask Gemini to find a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_gemini_intelligence_features_coming_to_android_later_this_year-news-72792.php

Honor Magic8 Pro is now part of the Android 17 beta program

Honor has announced that its flagship smartphone, the Magic8 Pro, has joined the Android 17 beta program and is now eligible to receive Android 17 Beta 3. In a press release, Honor confirmed that developers can now download the Android 17 Beta 3 on the Magic8 Pro to test new features, evaluate app compatibility, and prepare their apps for the upcoming Android release. Honor also outlined the key features included in Android 17 Beta 3, such as system-wide Bubbles, support for the RAW14 image format, expanded UI customization options, improved system controls, a more comprehensive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_is_now_part_of_the_android_17_beta_program-news-72783.php

TCL CSOT shows off the world's highest pixel density displays for XR

Display Week 2026 was held in Los Angeles last week – it was an opportunity for the world’s largest display makers to showcase their most advanced technologies. TCL CSOT’s presentation focused on eXtended Reality (XR) applications. The first is a tiny 0.28” display – small enough to be embedded in lightweight smart glasses. However, this tiny display is a single-chip full-color Si-Micro LED panel with the highest pixel density in the world of 5,131ppi. It has a resolution of 1,280 x 720px, which isn’t enough for VR, but is plenty for an information overlay in AR glasses. In case the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_csot_shows_off_the_worlds_highest_pixel_density_displays_for_xr-news-72759.php

TikTok is rolling out an ad-free subscription tier in the UK

TikTok is the latest social media platform to offer a paid ad-free experience. The short-video platform announced a £3.99 subscription service in the UK, which will be available in the coming months for users aged 18 or older. Apart from removing all ads inside the app, TikTok promises its subscription tier will also prevent user data from being used for advertising purposes. Users can still continue to use TikTok for free with personalized ads. Other social platforms like Facebook and Instagram also have ad-free subscription tiers in the UK and other regions with the same basic model...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tiktok_is_rolling_out_an_adfree_subscription_tier_in_the_uk-news-72768.php

Venmo redesigns its app with a better focus on privacy

Venmo is redesigning its app with a very useful privacy feature. With the new app, during the onboarding process, you will be able to set whether you want your posts to be viewable by everyone by default, only by your friends, or viewable only to you. This is important because a lot of people may not know that the default has so far been sharing with everyone. You will of course be able to change whatever setting you choose during the onboarding at any later point via the app's settings. There's also an updated flow for sending money which will make it obvious whether that transaction will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/venmo_redesigns_its_app_with_a_better_focus_on_privacy-news-72771.php

HMD Vibe 2 5G to debut on May 21 with a 6,000mAh battery

Following several teasers, HMD has confirmed the launch date for the Vibe 2 5G in India and also revealed some of its key specifications. The device will arrive as the successor to the HMD Vibe, which was unveiled in India in September last year. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is set to launch on May 21 and will be available for purchase via Flipkart as well as offline retail stores. It will come with a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, as confirmed by recent teasers, and a Flipkart page. The handset is also confirmed to offer a 50MP primary rear camera. The Vibe 2 5G will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_vibe_2_5g_to_debut_on_may_21_with_a_6000mah_battery-news-72757.php

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max camera details leaked

The Oppo Find X10 series is expected to debut in October and is rumored to include the base Find X10, the Find X10 Pro, and the Find X10 Pro Max. While previous leaks have revealed several details about the base and Pro variants, a new leak has now shed light on the camera specs of the Pro Max model. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Find X10 Pro Max will offer a triple 200MP camera setup at the back, along with a 3MP multispectral sensor. The Oppo Find X10 Pro The Find X10 Pro Max could feature a 200MP primary camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, paired with a 200MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_pro_max_camera_details_leaked-news-72754.php

Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 comparison

Premium wireless headphones occupy a rarified space, far outside the reach of most audio products, and indeed, most people’s budgets. Despite the encroachment of true wireless earbuds, these behemoths have remained a constant presence in the market and are the preferred option, especially among travelers, due to their superior noise cancellation and extended battery life. Sony has ruled this segment for years with its WH-1000X series of headphones. About a decade or so ago, the company did the unthinkable and dethroned Bose as the market leader in the segment. Later, Apple came along with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_airpods_max_2_vs_sennheiser_hdb_630_vs_sony_wh1000xm6_comparison-news-72752.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 19

We didn't see too many new announcements over the past week, which probably explains why our trending chart has a very similar look to last week. Once again we have the Samsung Galaxy A57 leading the pack, followed by the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor 600 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14320, 1#] The biggest gainer is the Galaxy A17, now up to fourth, followed by the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which retained its fifth position. The upcoming Xiaomi 17T Pro is already causing a stir, claiming sixth position, while the vivo X300 FE is back in seventh. The Redmi Note 15 is yet another...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_19-news-72753.php

Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is like a diamond, brilliant but expensive

We know that everything has been getting more expensive lately, but the prices of Ultra-class phones have gone too high for many who are interested in getting one. In last week’s poll, there was a lot of interest in the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with two-thirds of voters showing interest in the device – but only half of those thought that they could afford it. And the X9 Ultra isn’t even the most expensive Ultra on the market, although it does cost more than most. People are looking at trade-in bonuses, freebies like the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit and other ways to try and justify the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_oppo_find_x9_ultra_is_like_a_diamond_brilliant_but_expensive-news-72722.php

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro in for review

Huawei's Watch Fit 5 Pro is officially global, and is priced at £250. The watch comes in Orange, White, and Black. In the box, you'll find the watch, a nice orange fabric strap (in our case), and the universal wireless charging puck (though one that sadly still ends on a USB-A port). The lineup's design is very similar to Apple's Watch and Watch Ultra, but this year we are starting to see more difference. The front is no longer a flat glass surface like on the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro, and instead, there's a noticeable 2.5D curve to the glass. It's still a sapphire crystal glass, so you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_fit_5_pro_in_for_review-news-72733.php

Weekly deals: the Google Pixel 10 series is up to $300 off, Galaxy A37 gets its first real discount

We’ve been watching the prices of Pixel 10 phones fluctuate over the last few weeks, but it’s rare to see all four non-folding models get solid discounts at the same time. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A37 got its first actual price drop. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is $300 off at the moment – this puts the base model (which has 256GB storage, unlike the other three) at $900. The 512GB model is just over $1,000. We have a detailed comparison article that pits the Pixel 10 Pro XL against the Galaxy S26 Ultra to help you choose between the two flagships. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_the_google_pixel_10_series_is_up_to_300_off_galaxy_a37_gets_its_first_real_discount-news-72735.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Buds4 Pro receive stability-focused software updates

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Galaxy Buds4 Pro TWS earphones. The update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro comes with firmware version R630XXU0AZD2, requires a download of about 8MB, and brings stability-focused improvements to the earphones. The update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, on the other hand, weighs around 8.5MB and comes with firmware version R640XXU0AZD2. But the Buds4 Pro's update, like the Buds3 Pro's, also focuses on stability, as the changelog says the device's behavior has been improved. The software update for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_pro_buds4_pro_stability_update-news-72751.php