OnePlus US offers $100 off the OnePlus 15 and 15R with these codes, free TWS buds too

OnePlus US has $100 discounts on its two 15-series models and will even throw in some free items – TWS buds for the flagship or buds + case for the 15R. The OnePlus 15 offer is specifically for the 12/256GB variant – you get $100 off with the code EXTRA100. For your free item, you can pick between the OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, which range in cost from $180 to $80 (we have reviews for all three to help you pick). OnePlus 15 $100 off with code EXTRA100choice of free TWS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_us_offers_100_off_the_oneplus_15_and_15r_with_these_codes_free_tws_buds_too-news-73051.php

iPhone 18 Pro colors reiterated in new leak

It’s safe to say that the Cosmic Orange colorway of the iPhone 17 Pro series is a major hit, so much so that most Android makers have repeatedly launched similar-looking hues on their own devices. But as popular as it is, it seems that the bright orange color will not be making its way to the iPhone 18 Pro series. We’ve seen leaks of the upcoming Pro iPhones' updated color palette, and we now have our best look yet, thanks to Sonny Dickson, who shared images of the iPhone 18 Pro dummy units. And just as previously speculated, the new hero color for the iPhone 18 Pro series is a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_colors_reiterated_in_new_leak-news-73041.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series tipped to have a display crease as good as Oppo Find N6's

Last July, we heard that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 would come with a crease-free folding display before Apple's folding iPhone. And earlier this year, a report claimed that Samsung would use a new display technology in the Galaxy Z Fold8, decreasing the crease visibility by around 20%. Recently, tipster Ice Universe said the "crease doesn't improve much" on the Fold8 series, but now they say it will be as good as that of the Oppo Find N6. Regarding their previous post about the display crease not improving much on the Fold8 series, Ice Universe clarified that they were referring to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_fold8_ultra_crease_free_display_tipped-news-73038.php

Vertu unveils AlphaFold, its first book-style foldable and boasts about its Hermes AI agent

Vertu is on a foldable phone kick – following the Quantum Flip, the luxury brand has now launched the AlphaFold globally, its first book-style foldable. And while it has the requisite premium materials, this phone’s sole focus is on boosting your productivity with AI. Well, not your productivity – not unless you happen to have $6,880 lying around. And that’s the cheap version, the Alligator Skin Gold & Diamond costs a whopping $34,200. But we’ll get to the leather and the gold and the diamonds. What’s with all this AI? First, the phone has a 6.53” cover display and an 8.05” inner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vertu_unveils_alphafold_its_first_bookstyle_foldable_and_boasts_about_its_hermes_ai_agent-news-73049.php

vivo T5 quietly debuts with a 7,200mAh battery, IP69 rating

A new vivo smartphone has made its silent debut in Mexico. The phone in question is the vivo T5, which is a budget 4G handset powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 chipset. One of its main highlights is the large 7,200mAh battery. The vivo T5 4G sports a 6.75-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and an HD+ resolution. Underneath, the phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 SoC, which is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The 7,200mAh battery supports 44W fast wired charging and vivo claims that it can offer up to 45 hours of video...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t5_quietly_debuts_with_a_7200mah_battery_ip69_rating-news-73035.php

Lava Bold N2's launch date revealed

Lava unveiled the Shark 2 a few days ago, and next week, it will unveil a new Bold series smartphone. This revelation comes from Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website for the Lava Bold N2 that will be launched in India on June 3 at 12 PM local time. Amazon didn't divulge anything else about the Lava Bold N2, aside from giving us a glimpse of its design and two colors. However, with the launch still a few days away, we could see Amazon or Lava reveal a few specs and features of the Bold N2 to build hype.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_bold_n2_5g_launch_date-news-73034.php

iPhone Ultra foldable case leak reveals design, dual camera setup

Apple’s foldable iPhone, which is rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September. Several leaks have already offered a glimpse at the foldable’s design. Now, a case manufacturer has seemingly revealed the device’s design through newly surfaced renders. The leaked case renders showcase the iPhone Ultra from multiple angles. The device is shown in a black finish and, based on the images, Apple’s foldable may not feature built-in MagSafe support, potentially requiring users to use a case for magnetic wireless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_ultra_foldable_case_leak_reveals_design_dual_camera_setup-news-73030.php

Amazon to acquire Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar, iPhone's satellite feature won't be affected

Amazon and Globalstar finalized an acquisition deal worth $11 billion. But by purchasing Globalstar, Amazon also had to buy out Apple's 20% stake in the company. Apple and Globalstar signed a $1.1 billion commitment back in 2024, which included a $400 million share purchase. Amazon is looking to expand its satellite service business called Amazon Leo. It aims to provide low-latency broadband connectivity through a low-orbit constellation of satellites similar to Starlink. But in order to complete the merger, Amazon needs to buy Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar by creating a new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_to_acquire_apples_20_stake_in_globalstar_iphones_satellite_feature_wont_be_affected-news-73033.php

YouTube will now more prominently label AI-generated content

YouTube has announced that it is going to be more transparent in the way it labels AI-generated content. Starting today, all videos uploaded on YouTube that are meaningfully AI-altered or generated will show a prominent AI label on them. Long-form videos will show the label below the video player and above the description, while Shorts will show the label as an overlay directly on the video. YouTube still primarily requires content creators to tag their videos as AI-generated if that is the case, but it now also has content detection system that will analyze and flag...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_will_now_more_prominently_label_aigenerated_content-news-73018.php

Apple increases the trade-in valuations of most old iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches

The prices of smartphones – of all electronics, really – are going up, so this might be a bad time to upgrade. However, this also means that old devices are retaining more value and Apple has recognized that as the company just updated the trade-in valuations on its US site. Many older iPhones are now worth a bit more than they were just a few days ago (we got the old numbers from the Wayback Machine). Some are just $10 more, but there are plenty of models that went up by $25, some even $35. iPhones Model New trade-in value Old trade-in value ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_increases_the_tradein_valuations_of_most_old_iphones_ipads_macs_and_watches-news-73016.php

Ultrahuman unveils Photon - a $249 red light therapy device that is now on pre-order

Ultrahuman is branching out – the smart ring company just unveiled the Ultrahuman Photon, a red light therapy device, which is currently on pre-order. You can visit the official site and reserve a unit for $249 – that’s less than half of what a typical red light therapy device costs, says the company. You can read more about red light therapy over at Scientific American and Nature. It has been found to assist with post-exercise comfort and muscle recovery as well as improving skin health. The Ultrahuman Photon emits two wavelengths of red light (660nm and 850nm) The Photon has 12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ultrahuman_unveils_photon__a_249_red_light_therapy_device_that_is_now_on_preorder-news-73014.php

US smartphone market shrinks by 3% in Q1, expects a further decline in 2026

Omdia just shared its analysis on the US smartphone market in Q1 2026 and things are not looking great. The overall market shrank 3% year-over-year to 33.4 million units. Firstly, the Q1 2026 decline comes after smartphone manufacturers accelerated an inventory build-up in Q1 2025 in anticipation of the upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. Secondly, the smartphone market is starting to feel the pressure from ever-rising memory chip prices, and there's a significant slowdown in smartphone purchases. Additionally, delayed smartphone launches contributed to a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_smartphone_market_shrinks_by_3_in_q1_expect_a_further_decline_in_2026-news-73012.php

New details about the Oppo Find X10 leak

The Oppo Find X10 lineup, which is expected to debut in October, has already been the subject of several leaks. The latest one sheds new light on the standard Oppo Find X10. Prolific tipster Digital Chat Station shared the new details on Weibo. According to the tipster, Oppo is currently testing a new 200MP HPC sensor with a 1/1.3-inch sensor size for the phone’s primary rear camera. Oppo Find X9 Alternatively, the tipster notes that Oppo is also looking at a 200MP 1/1.4-inch sensor for the primary rear camera. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find X10 is tipped to feature a new 64MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_details_about_the_oppo_find_x10_have_leaked-news-73004.php

Samsung expands One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series to India as second beta update rolls out in other countries

Samsung announced the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series about a couple of weeks ago, with South Korea being the first country to receive the One UI 9 beta update, followed by the UK, Germany, and some other European countries. Now, Samsung has expanded the One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 lineup to India. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] The One UI 9 beta update for the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra released in India has firmware version S94xBXXU2ZZEQ and comes with the June 5, 2026, Android security patch. The update requires...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_series_one_ui_9_beta_program_india-news-73003.php

Redmi 17 to debut soon with a 7,000mAh battery

Redmi recently confirmed that it will bring the Redmi Turbo 5 to India. Now, a new report claims that the company is also preparing to launch a new Redmi 17 5G smartphone alongside it. According to the report, both phones are expected to debut in India on June 18. The Redmi 17 is tipped to arrive as an entry-level 5G offering. Redmi 15 The handset could be powered by a Snapdragon 4-series chipset and pack a battery with a capacity exceeding 7,000mAh. It is also said to feature an LCD display with a high refresh rate. The report further claims that the Redmi 17 5G will sport a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_17_to_debut_soon_with_a_7000mah_battery-news-73002.php

Samsung reportedly forced to raise prices due to ever-rising RAM cost

Up until now, most smartphone manufacturers, Apple and Samsung included, were able to absorb the memory chip price shock through optimizations and cutting costs elsewhere. However, this might not be possible for Samsung going forward. According to a report from Greece, Samsung is planning to raise prices on some of its phones in Europe starting in June. The Galaxy S series and the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 price tags are expected to jump by around €100. [#InlinePriceWidget,13826,1#] It's unclear whether the price hike will affect only the base models, but it's easy to assume...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_forced_to_raise_prices_due_to_everrising_ram_prices-news-72997.php

The official Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold Wide names surface online

According to a new report from the notorious Ice Universe tipster on Weibo, Samsung is planning to change the naming scheme of its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable lineup. The change is likely due to the new Galaxy Z member, often regarded as "Galaxy Z Fold Wide" across the web. You've probably already heard about the Galaxy Z Fold Wide - a new Samsung foldable aimed to go against the upcoming iPhone Ultra and a series of other Android foldables with wider aspect ratios. Well, "Galaxy Z Fold Wide" won't be the official name of the device. It will be called "Galaxy Z Fold8." As for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_official_galaxy_z_fold8_and_z_fold_wide_names_surface_online-news-72978.php

Apple will add Google Cast to iOS 27, new report says

According to a new report from the usually very reliable Mark Gurman over at Bloomberg, Apple is currently working on adding third-party AirPlay alternatives to the upcoming iOS 27, which is going to be unveiled on June 8. So far, the only streaming protocol built right into iOS at the system level is Apple's own AirPlay. However, the company will allegedly add third-party options like Google Cast in iOS 27, and will even let you set these as the default for wirelessly streaming stuff from your iPhone to a speaker or TV. If you're wondering what's happening, the EU is to "blame" for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_add_google_cast_to_ios_27_new_report_says-news-72984.php

Honor 600 and 600 Pro debut in China with bigger batteries

Usually, the Chinese models come out earlier than their global counterparts, but Honor released the Honor 600 series the other way around. First came the Honor 600 and 600 Pro for the global market, and now we get to see the Chinese versions. Honor 600 vs. Honor 600 Pro However, the differences aren't that many. One of the main disparities between the global and the Chinese Honor 600 series is battery capacity. The regular Honor 600 from China comes with a huge 8,600 mAh battery, while the international unit caps at 7,000 mAh. The same goes for the Pro model - China gets an 8,000...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_600_and_600_pro_debut_in_china_with_bigger_batteries-news-72983.php

Oppo Pad 6 launches with Dimensity 9500s, 12-inch screen, 10,420 mAh battery

Alongside the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro smartphones, today in China Oppo also unveiled the Pad 6 tablet. It comes with a 12.1-inch LCD screen with 3000x2120 resolution, 7:5 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, and 900-nit peak brightness. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC, and it has a couple of 8MP cameras (one on the front, one on the back), as well as a 10,420 mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging. It runs Android 16 with ColorOS 16 on top. The Oppo Pad 6 has six speakers, two mics, and no fingerprint sensor. It measures 266.93 x 193.35 x 5.99 mm and weighs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_pad_6_launches_with_dimensity_9500s_12inch_screen_10420_mah_battery-news-72982.php

Huawei nova 16 series to launch on June 1, design revealed

Huawei has officially revealed that the nova 16 series will be unveiled in China on June 1. Alongside, the company will also launch the MatePad Pro Max, which made its global debut earlier this month. The Huawei nova 16 series is confirmed to include the nova 16, nova 16 Pro, nova 16z, and the nova 16 Ultra. Huawei has also kicked off reservations for the phones in China. The nova 16 Pro and the nova 16 Ultra will come with a triple rear camera setup, with the sensors and the LED flash housed inside two large circular discs that sit on top of a rectangular camera island. Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_16_series_to_launch_on_june_1_design_revealed-news-72972.php

EarFun Clip 2 review

Clip 2 are the newest pair of wireless earbuds from EarFun. These are based on the new clip-style earbuds, which are starting to become all the rage these days. We tested the company’s previous EarFun Clip product, which had a few key issues that prevented us from recommending it. However, the new Clip 2 promises to improve upon them, and I can’t wait to put them on and take them for a spin. Will these become a worthwhile option in this burgeoning segment? Let’s find out. Design and comfort The EarFun Clip 2 might look identical to the first-generation model at a glance, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/earfun_clip_2_review-news-72970.php

Honor 600 vs. 600 Pro

The age-old question - the Pro or the non-Pro? This time it's either the Honor 600 or the Honor 600 Pro. The latter brings a handful of useful features and hardware upgrades over the regular Honor 600, but also adds another €300 to the bill. Sure, you get a more powerful chipset and a telephoto camera, but the vanilla 600 gets you a long way at a much lower cost. It has the same flagship-grade display, same battery capacity, same main camera and supports 80W fast wired charging like the Honor 600 Pro. Still, a comprehensive comparison requires a deeper dive, so let's go look at the data...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_600_vs_600_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72880.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 21

The launch hype of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII died down a bit this week, which allowed the Samsung Galaxy A57 to reclaim the lead in our trending chart. The Galaxy S26 Ultra got back up to second, while the new Sony flagship got the bronze medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14660, 1#] The newly announced Xiaomi 17 Max kept the fourth position it claimed even before it was official. Behind it is the Galaxy A17 - one of the cheapest Samsung phones currently is clearly being considered by a great number of shoppers worldwide. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits in sixth, ahead of the Honor 600 Pro and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_21-news-72971.php

Weekly poll results: Sony Xperia 1 VIII might be a hit, despite its high price

The results from last week’s poll have us wondering – do people really love the Sony Xperia 1 VIII so much or do they love phones with 3.5mm headphone jacks and microSD slots and the Xperia happens to be the only flagship to have those features? Because the results are quite positive – nearly a quarter of voters are willing to spend €1,500/£1,400 to get the Mark 8 and that is if they pick up the base 12/256GB unit. The 512GB and 1TB models cost more (€2,000/£1,850 in the case of the 1TB version). Interestingly, the positive vote could have gone higher, but Sony didn’t even launch the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_sony_xperia_1_viii_might_be_a_hit_despite_its_high_price-news-72956.php

Deals: OnePlus 15R paired with a free watch, Motorola Razr Fold and Razr 70 phones launch

This week the theme is “freebies” as several manufacturers pair phones with additional gadgets to try and draw in a crowd. We start with the OnePlus 15R, which comes with a free OnePlus Watch 3 43mm. And this is in addition to a €150 discount from its launch price. OnePlus 15R €150 offfree OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Read our review 12/256GB - €550 at Amazon DE 12/512GB - €650 at Amazon DE Next up, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is on pre-order until June 19 –...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_oneplus_15r_paired_with_a_free_watch_motorola_razr_fold_and_razr_70_phones_launch-news-72955.php

Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Galaxy A56

If you are in the market for a mid-range smartphone, it's almost impossible not to stumble upon Samsung's Galaxy A lineup. But with the recent Samsung Galaxy A57 release, one would wonder whether the Samsung Galaxy A56 isn't actually a more sensible solution, seeing the somewhat modest hardware upgrade. After all, last year's Galaxy A56 is still relevant and sells at a lower price. Since the more recent Galaxy offers only minor design changes and a newer chipset, it's probably safe to assume that the Galaxy A56 will get you a lot of the way while saving you a few bucks. But even trivial...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a57_vs_galaxy_a56_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72660.php

Apple's sleep apnea notifications and hearing test features are now available in India

Apple has announced the expansion of sleep apnea notifications and hearing test features to India. Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person's breathing momentarily stops during sleep, preventing the body from getting enough oxygen. If left untreated, it can lead to health consequences over time, including increased risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac issues. Apple Watch helps its users detect signs of sleep apnea. It's done with the help of an Apple Watch metric called Breathing Disturbances, which uses the smartwatch's accelerometer to detect small movements at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_sleep_apnea_hearing_test_features_india-news-72969.php