Here's Motorola's wide foldable that's arriving 'in the coming months'

Samsung unveiled its first wide foldable smartphone in July, called the Galaxy Z Fold8. In August, Huawei introduced the Pura X View. On September 7, Xiaomi will unveil its wide foldable, called Xiaomi 18 Fold. A report by Android Headlines claims Motorola will also launch a wide foldable this year. The publication didn't reveal the name of Motorola's wide foldable, but it shared a few images showing the smartphone's design sketches. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] There are three images showing two different designs of Motorola's wide foldable. Both feature a horizontally aligned...

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Deals: Galaxy S26 FE now on sale, latest Galaxy Z foldables get price cuts

Samsung recently announced its latest FE series phone, the Galaxy S26 FE, and it’s already available with a small price cut on Amazon UK. Alongside, the company’s latest Galaxy Z foldables have also received good discounts. The Galaxy S26 FE is available with a £50 discount that gets activated during checkout. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE £50 off at checkout 256GB - £749 at Amazon UK 512GB - £899 at Amazon UK It comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED 2x display and is powered by...

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Tecno bezel-less concept phone hands-on

The race to 0mm display bezels has taken a back seat in recent years, but Tecno decided to jump-start the whole ordeal with its bezel-less concept phone. We got to hold it in person here at IFA Berlin 2026, and these are some early impressions. While there are no visible black borders around the display, the metal frame feels wider compared to regular phones. So, did Tecno just squeeze the bezels under the phone’s frame? Kind of. It's actually more complicated than that. See, Tecno is using a dual-layer cover glass with the bottom portion wrapping around the midframe and concealing...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra receive One UI 9 Watch beta update

Samsung has started rolling out the Wear OS 7-based One UI 9 Watch beta to the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, following last week’s beta release for the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic. The One UI 9 Watch beta update brings a refreshed UI design, new widgets, and a few new features to both smartwatches. These include Antioxidant Index and Vascular Load support, with the Blood Pressure Trend feature replacing them in the US. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra The One UI 9 Watch beta update weighs around 1.9GB, comes with firmware version ending in ZZI1, and includes the...

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Infinix Hot 70 Pro launched in India

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro, unveiled in July, debuted in India today. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro comes in Mirage Green, Dive Blue, Silk Glow Purple, and Thermo Orange in India, with 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB memory options priced at INR24,999 and INR27,999, respectively. All models will be available starting September 12 through Infinix's Indian website, Flipkart, and retail stores. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 7100 SoC and runs Android 16-based XOS 16 out of the box. Infinix has promised three years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the Hot 70...

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Oppo A7 Pro with an 8,000mAh battery is launching next week

After launching the Oppo A7 Pro Max last month, the company has now confirmed that the standard A7 Pro will launch in China next week. While details about the phone remain limited, Oppo has revealed that it will pack an 8,000mAh battery. The Oppo A7 Pro will debut in China on September 11, the company revealed in a post on Weibo. It will also be available for purchase the same day. Alongside revealing the battery capacity, Oppo has also confirmed that the A7 Pro will carry an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance, and sport an OLED display. It will run ColorOS 16...

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vivo to unveil Android 17-based OriginOS 7 on September 16

vivo has finally confirmed the unveiling date for its new OriginOS 7.0 update. The company has also teased several of the new features and user interface changes coming with the Android 17-based skin. The OriginOS 7.0 update will be announced at the upcoming vivo Dev Conference (VDC), scheduled for September 16. At the event, vivo will also introduce BlueOS 4, its next-generation platform for smart wearables, smart home products, and IoT devices. Ahead of the official unveiling, vivo has been showcasing some of the new features and design changes coming to OriginOS 7.0 on...

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Hands-on: Motorola Edge 70 Plus, Razr 70 with Crystals, Watch Ultra

Motorola unveiled the new Edge 70 Plus smartphone, a special edition Swarovski crystal Razr 70 (aka Razr 2026 in the US), the new Watch Ultra with some Polar smarts built-in, and a magnetic wireless charger called the Motorola Snap at the IFA 2026 conusmer electronics show. Here's our hands-on with the phones and watch. Motorola Edge 70 Plus The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the latest in the big Edge 70 family, which already has the vanilla, the Pro (and Pro+), the Max, the Fusion (and Fusion+), and the Ultra. The Edge 70 Plus comes in four Pantone-curated colors. Motorola has gone...

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Samsung is on a roll - releases One UI 9 beta update for eight more Galaxy devices

Samsung has expanded the One UI 9 beta rollout to eight more devices, after releasing the Android 17-based beta update for the Galaxy S25 series (except S25 Edge) and the Galaxy S24 series (except S24 FE). The devices receiving the One UI 9 beta update are the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, and Galaxy A57. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra If you own any of these smartphones and want to try One UI 9 before its stable rollout begins, enroll in the One UI 9 Beta program through the Samsung Members app, then navigate...

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Xiaomi 18 Fold with XRING O3 chip showcased at IFA 2026

Xiaomi is set to launch its 18 Fold next week, and we got to check it out at IFA 2026 ahead of its unveiling. Spoiler alert: the device was placed behind glass, so we could not actually get our hands on it, but we did get to marvel at its design, and the first thing that struck us was that bright red color. It certainly pops and is a lot more vibrant in person than some of the earlier shots we saw online. Moving on to the actual design, the 18 Fold adopts the short and wide “passport” look, which made headlines with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, and we certainly dig this form...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_fold_with_xring_o3_chip_showcased_at_ifa_2026-news-74457.php

vivo X500’s camera specifications officially revealed

The vivo X500 series, comprising the base X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, is set to launch in China this month. While vivo has already shared several details about the Pro models, the company has now revealed the camera specs of the standard X500. According to vivo, the vivo X500 will feature the same primary camera sensor as the current vivo X300 Pro. It will use a 50MP 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT-828 sensor. The primary rear camera will also feature Zeiss gimbal-level stabilization and carry a CIPA 5.5 professional stabilization rating. For telephoto photography, the X500 will use...

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Mivi to enter Indian smartphone market this month with the launch of Mivi One 5G

Last month, Indian electronics brand Fire-Boltt entered the Indian smartphone market with the launch of the Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo 4G smartphones. This month, another Indian electronics brand, Mivi, will enter the Indian smartphone market with its first smartphone, the Mivi One 5G. The Mivi One 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon chip and will be sold online exclusively through Flipkart. One name, zero compromises!#MiviOne pic.twitter.com/PYOcTYM1NY— Mivi (@MiviOfficial) September 2, 2026 The teasers Mivi posted on its official X account suggest the Mivi One 5G will have a flat...

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Google Pics launches to create and edit images in Google Docs, Slides, and Drive

Today Google is starting to make Google Pics available. Google Pics is a new service that is not to be confused with Google Photos or Google Images. Google Pics is billed by Google as providing you with "a suite of fine-tuned editing capabilities that let you generate images and make precise edits rather than starting from scratch". Why this couldn't just be a Gemini feature is unclear. It is also using Nano Banana, although Google doesn't say which version. Pics is both a standalone product and integrated into Google Workspace apps, starting with Slides, Docs, and Drive, so it will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pics_launches_to_create_and_edit_images_in_google_docs_slides_and_drive-news-74439.php

Latest leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will launch in these new colors

There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the color options for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series, and now there’s another one to add to the list. The latest leak reiterates some previous rumors, but notes that the new iPhones will be available in three color options. According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in Dark Cherry/Burgundy, Sky Blue, and Black colorways. The latest leak contradicts recent rumors that claimed the upcoming iPhones would also be offered in a silver colorway. If this turns out to be accurate,...

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Xiaomi's Mijia is "entering Europe at scale" at IFA later this week

Xiaomi is attending IFA for the first time this year, and the company is aiming big. It will have a press conference on September 3 at 10:30 AM local time in Berlin (that's 9:30 AM in London, 11:30 AM in Eastern Europe, and 2 PM in India). Xiaomi's Mijia - the ecosystem brand that incorporates everything from household appliances to smart home devices and much more, spanning more than 2,000 products in total across over 130 categories - will be the star of the show, it seems. Xiaomi promises that it will bring its smart home experience to "more consumers across Europe". Mijia...

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The team behind Galaxy Z8's My FanCam explains how the feature works and what inspired it

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 introduced a feature called My FanCam, which is also featured on the Galaxy S26 FE. The team that developed it shared their inspirations, thoughts and goals for this feature. (From left) Sherry Hong, Sunghwan Kim and Hwangpil Park Sharing fan videos of K-pop performances has become a popular activity among music fans – but until now they had to manually edit the video. My FanCam allows them to create a cut of the video that tracks one person as they move across the stage – all it takes is a single tap. Object tracking isn’t new,...

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Oppo Find X10 will have some impressive specs for its class, according to a new rumor

Oppo is expected to unveil the Find X10 series in China in September, and then, according to a recent rumor, the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will make it to global markets by late October. While the specs of the Find X10 Pro Max have been talked about quite a few times already, less attention has been paid to the Find X10. But this is going to be an impressive device in its own right, according to a new rumor from Digital Chat Station. Oppo Find X9 The Find X10 will be the most powerful vanilla flagship smartphone from any Chinese brand this year, apparently. It will be the only...

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HMD Asha 305 Pro is on the way, marketing images and specs leak

HMD launched the Asha 305 in July, and now the brand is apparently working on a new device called the Asha 305 Pro. As the name implies, it will be a slightly better version of the Asha 305. The two marketing images below have been leaked today, along with the Asha 305 Pro’s specs. These come from a usually reliable source of HMD-related information. The Asha 305 Pro allegedly has a 5-inch FWVGA Fluid LCD screen, a 5MP rear camera with LED flash, a 2MP front camera with LED flash, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a removable 2,500 mAh battery. HMD Asha 305 Pro leaked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_asha_305_pro_is_on_the_way_marketing_images_and_specs_leak-news-74419.php

Honor Magic9 Pro said to be the first Android phone with a square selfie sensor

According to Honor, the Magic9 series is set to launch in September, with a recent leak suggesting that the company could unveil two models at the event. Now, a tipster claims that the Magic9 Pro could be the first Android smartphone to feature a square selfie sensor. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the upcoming Honor Magic9 Pro, which is expected to be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, will be the first Android phone to feature a 1:1 square front-facing camera sensor. The Honor Magic8 Pro featured a 50MP selfie camera and a TOF 3D...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic9_pro_said_to_be_the_first_android_phone_with_a_square_selfie_sensor-news-74418.php

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's new telephoto camera detailed

A couple of times already, Samsung has been rumored to remove a camera from its upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, the phone thus having three rear cameras instead of the four of its predecessor. And now a new rumor from a tipster on X purports to give us the first idea of what to expect from the S27 Ultra's telephoto camera. If this is true, it looks like Samsung is going to be replacing both telephotos from the S26 Ultra with one new camera, using a 1/1.9" type sensor. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leaked render This camera will allegedly have 4x optical zoom, which is right in between the...

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Poco F9 Ultra's EPREL label promises longer battery life, but warns of worse drop resistance

The Poco F9 Ultra will be unveiled tomorrow alongside the F9 Pro. Information on the Ultra has been uploaded to the EPREL database, but it’s not publicly accessible yet – which didn’t stop it from leaking, of course. It’s just the energy label, which gives the Ultra an A for energy efficiency. Compared to its predecessor, the Poco F8 Ultra, the upcoming model will have longer battery endurance with the official number set at 80 hours and 44 minutes – up from 67 hours for the old model. The battery is rated for 1,000 charge cycles, the same as before. EPREL labels: Poco F9 Ultra...

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Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max does Geekbench ahead of launch

Xiaomi’s next flagship Android tablet will feature the brand’s own Xring O3 chip and it managed to leak on Geekbench. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max (M367FC) scored an impressive 3,471 points in the single-core test and 13,229 in the multi-core test. Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Geekbench test run This is a Geekbench 6 test, but it shows just how potent the Xring O3 is. The single-core score is slightly below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the multi-core test is 15-20% higher. Xiaomi’s chip features a 10-core CPU with 2 cores running at 4.36GHz, alongside 4 units at 3.69 GHz and 4 more at 3.15...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pad_9_pro_max_does_geekbench_ahead_of_launch_-news-74407.php

Huawei Mate XT 2 colors and storage variants revealed, pre-orders now live

Huawei recently teased the design of its upcoming Mate XT 2 tri-folding smartphone in a video. The company has now opened pre-orders for the foldable in China, while also revealing its available color and storage options. The Huawei Mate XT 2, which is set to go official in China on September 7, will be available in Dark Black, Pure White, and Jin Purple (translated from Chinese) color options. The foldable will be offered in 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB configurations. Huawei will also offer a privacy matte display variant with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Meanwhile,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_2_colors_and_storage_variants_revealed_preorders_now_live-news-74406.php

Google Pixel 11 Pro in for review

Just like in 2025, people who want a compact Pixel phone are faced with the same question: is the Pro worth the extra €200, or is the Pixel 11 good enough? And just like last year, we'll answer that question for you guys; just give us a few weeks. But, looking at the phones side-by-side, seemingly nothing's changed. The Pixel 11 Pro has a brighter OLED that's also LTPO, so it refreshes more efficiently. The Pro also has 16GB of RAM on its higher-tier storage, and it looks classier with the shiny sides. The Pro also has the HiLight LEDs embedded into the flash. But the biggest...

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Weekly poll results: the Honor Robot Phone draws in a crowd with its camera capabilities

Last week’s poll shows that people are interested in the Honor Robot Phone for its camera and AI capabilities – but mostly the camera. For the purposes of the poll, we put aside issues of availability (for now the phone is only available in China), but the issue of price is harder to ignore. Indeed, if Honor chooses to pursue this form factor for future development, a hypothetical future model might win over new fans. As for the current model, it did its main job – draw attention – but many of the onlookers aren’t willing to spend that much money on it. Honor Robot Phone's gimbal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_honor_robot_phone_draws_in_a_crowd_with_its_camera_capabilities-news-74375.php

WhatsApp's Scam Alert feature is now available to beta users on Android

Back in June, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a Scam Alert feature, which Meta officially detailed over two weeks ago. While WhatsApp hasn't yet revealed exactly when the Scam Alert feature will roll out to everyone, the public release shouldn't be far off, as it's now available to some Android users enrolled in WhatsApp's beta program. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this development on beta version 2.26.34.1 of WhatsApp for Android. As the name suggests, Scam Alert will warn users if an incoming message from an unknown sender appears to be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_scam_alert_feature_android_beta_users-news-74404.php

Motorola's Razr Fold is finally on its way to Verizon

Motorola launched the Razr Fold in the US in late May, when the company announced that it would be available for purchase at T-Mobile and Verizon. T-Mobile got it right there and then, but Verizon has still not released the phone. [#InlinePriceWidget,14402,1#] Now we know why. The FCC has only just certified a version of the Razr Fold that comes with mmWave 5G support, and Verizon has the most extensive mmWave 5G coverage in the US, so you can see where this is going. Now that this model is finally certified, it could become available in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, Verizon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorolas_razr_fold_is_finally_on_its_way_to_verizon-news-74402.php

Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is coming, Galaxy S26 series on sale, Nothing Phone (3) also discounted

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE earlier this week – the phone is set to go on sale on Friday next week (September 4). Unfortunately, the new model costs more than its predecessor despite bringing a rather short list of upgrades. Samsung.com doesn’t even have a pre-order page yet - you can just sign up to be notified when the S26 FE becomes available. As for the upgrades, it uses the Exynos 2500 (also seen on the Z Flip7) and it comes with Android 17/One UI 9 out of the box. That’s it. The phone has a 6.7” 1080p+ (120Hz) display, 50+8+12MP cameras and a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired...

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