The new itel A300C is tough, cheap and has a 6,000mAh battery

itel spent weeks teasing its new A300C model and it is finally go time. This is a rugged-but-affordable Android 16 Go Edition phone – it costs ₹11,000 and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. That isn’t much, of course, but the phone supports microSD cards up to 2TB, so you can add as much storage as you like. The phone has a MIL-STD-810H certification (it has been drop tested). However, it lacks an official dust and water resistance rating. On the plus side, itel offers a free screen replacement for the first 100 days after you buy the phone. The itel A300C has a 6.56” 90Hz...

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This is when Motorola is unveiling the Signature 27

Motorola's Signature, its current flagship smartphone, came out in January, and now the company is almost ready to reveal its successor, the Signature 27. Motorola started teasing the upcoming device earlier this month, and today it has announced its unveiling date: September 22. That is also when Qualcomm is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipsets, during its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Motorola specifically calls out the Snapdragon Summit, so it looks like the Signature 27 using one of those chips is a given. There’s more to...

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First iPhone 18 Pro teardown video is here

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have been released today, and there's already a teardown video of the former available on YouTube. Undoubtedly, many more will follow, but if you've been very anxiously waiting to take a peek inside the new iPhone 18 Pro, here's your first chance to do so below (beware the AI voice though). The teardown starts with the pentalobe screws on the bottom, then heat, a suction cup, and alcohol are used to remove the display. The smaller Dynamic Island is made possible by moving the infrared camera under the display, and the pixels on top of it are...

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in for review

The iPhone 18 Pro Max could very well have been called the 17S Pro Max. It brings a chip update, some minor tweaks to the camera and new colors. Back in the day that basically amounted to an S-series update but Apple insists on a whole number update and in the midst of the global memory chip shortage is asking $100/€150/£100 more than last year's 17 Pro Max. There’s not much to talk about in terms of the unboxing experience. You still get a USB-C cable, which is … nice. At this point we’re not sure how many future iPhones will launch with bundled accessories, so a cable is better than...

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It's now the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's turn to surface in Geekbench

Yesterday, the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro was seemingly spotted in the Geekbench online database, and today it's the turn of its bigger sibling, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, to surface in the same place. This one allegedly has the model number M610BB. As you can see in the screenshot below, it managed a single-core score of 2,831 and a multi-core score of 8,843 in Geekbench 7 for Android. As always, we caution you against taking such numbers too seriously, as they are results from pre-production prototypes. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, just...

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Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro

The new Pixel 11 series is now out so new and returning customers have started making their comparisons. And we are doing our best to help with a more detailed look at the most popular ones. Pixel 11 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro? Let’s find out! The 256GB base version of the Google Pixel 11 Pro is quite pricey at €1,100, while the 128GB base model of the Google Pixel 10 Pro now sits at a far more reasonable price of €770. Is it worth paying the premium for the Google Pixel 11 Pro then? Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_11_pro_vs_pixel_10_pro_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74596.php

Samsung to outsource all of its DRAM manufacturing and focus on HBM production

The AI race is heating up, and so is the demand for hardware required to support it. That's why companies that produce HBM memory chips like Samsung have benefited immensely in the last few years. So it's only logical for Samsung to shift its focus to HBM memory production, as this is the company's best-performing business lately. According to inside sources, Samsung is already in talks with its partners, urging them to finish their DDR5 production lines ahead of schedule and is looking to invest in new outsourced production lines as well. This will free up in-house capacity, which can...

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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders in China eclipse the 2025 Pros

Pre-orders in the US may have been less than stellar, but the new iPhone 18 Pro models are a huge hit in China. Local publications report that a total of over 7 million units have been pre-ordered across all channels. Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max started late in the evening of September 12 (Saturday) at 8pm. Retailer JD ran out of available units in under a minute. We don’t know how many units JD had on hand, but there are similar stories from other retailers. Sales revenue from iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders on Tmall was double what the iPhone 17 Pro and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_and_iphone_18_pro_max_preorders_in_china_eclipse_the_2025_pros-news-74662.php

SK Hynix reportedly wants Intel to make its memory chips in the US

According to a new report from Reuters, SK Hynix is now in talks with Intel about a potential deal that would see the Korean company manufacture memory chips in the US for the first time. There are apparently two ways this can go: either SK Hynix will lease part of Intel's chip factory in Ohio, or it could form a joint venture with Intel as well as some unnamed "major cloud firms that are keen to lock in memory chip supplies". This all comes from "people familiar with the matter", so nothing is confirmed or official yet. A deal with SK Hynix would help Intel get out of its current not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sk_hynix_reportedly_wants_intel_to_make_its_memory_chips_in_the_us-news-74645.php

Microsoft announces October 7 Windows and Surface event

It has been more than two years since Microsoft held a major event, but that is about to change. The company has announced a Windows and Surface event for next month to share new details about AI, Windows, the Surface Laptop Ultra, and the Nvidia RTX Spark. According to Engadget, the event will be held in San Francisco on October 7. The event will focus on local AI on Windows PCs, while Microsoft is also expected to announce the availability and pricing of the Surface Laptop Ultra, which was unveiled in June. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft Executive Vice President of...

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The September Pixel Drop improves the VIP contacts widget, adds Harry Potter themes

The September Pixel Drop is here – it brings key improvements to the VIP contacts widget, adds even more scam protections, expands Pause Point availability to older models and even celebrates the release of the new Harry Potter audiobooks. All Pixel devices going back to the Pixel 6 series are eligible for this update except for the Pixel Tablet. Do note that while the rollout starts today, it will happen in stages and some models (especially carrier phones) may get it in the coming weeks rather than today. Also – and this is important – some of these features are region and language...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_september_pixel_drop_improves_the_vip_contacts_widget_adds_harry_potter_themes-news-74638.php

More details about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's cameras emerge

Back in late August, a rumor claimed Samsung would equip the Galaxy S27 Ultra with a new telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom. This would have used a 1/1.9" type sensor. Earlier this week, however, another source vehemently denied this, claiming that the S27 Ultra would have the exact same 5x optical zoom telephoto camera as its predecessor. Today a new, usually reliable source has chimed in on the controversy as well. According to Roland Quandt, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will use a 50MP 5x optical zoom telephoto camera with a Sony sensor. So it's not going to be 4x optical zoom, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_about_the_samsung_galaxy_s27_ultras_cameras_emerge-news-74633.php

Analyst Jeff Pu is not impressed with iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max pre-orders

Analyst Jeff Pu has been keeping track of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max wait times for the various configurations. Based on that data, Pu says that the pre-order wait times are “lukewarm”. The stats are as follows. The most popular 256GB and 512GB models are showing 3-4 week wait times for most colors. Pricier 1TB and 2TB models are available immediately if you want a Silver phone, with 1-2 weeks wait times for Black and Glacier models and 3-4 weeks for the Burgundy version. It’s easy to tell that the new Burgundy color is by far the most popular option, while the Silver color...

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Samsung will reportedly raise DRAM and NAND prices for smartphone makers

Korean publication Sisa Journal e reports that Samsung Electronics (the DS division, specifically) wants to increase the prices of DRAM and NAND for smartphones by 7% to 10%. Chinese smartphone makers are first – negotiations with them are already underway. Apple will be asked back to the negotiating table in Q4 (October-December). Even Samsung’s smartphone division will not be spared (the DS and DX divisions operate separately). Apple may be a tough cookie to crack, though. Analysts estimate that Apple buys two times as much NAND for its smartphones as Samsung and three times as much...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_reportedly_raise_dram_and_nand_prices_for_smartphone_makers-news-74628.php

3D models of new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are now available in our database

It seems unlikely that Apple stores will have iPhone Duo units for you to handle before pre-orders start in mid-October – but you don’t have to wait that long to spin around a virtual Duo, thanks to our partners at Binkies3D. The cool thing about this 3D model is that you can open and close the phone – just hit the button under the zoom button. This way you can see what the phone looks like in both states. You can also tap on the color names to view both paint jobs. function swatchClicked(target) { var selected =...

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 may be made in part by Samsung

According to a new report from Korea today, Qualcomm is still in talks with Samsung about the latter joining TSMC in making the former's upcoming flagship Snapdragon chips. Qualcomm is expected to announce the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro later this month, and a lot of prior rumors have suggested that TSMC will be the only foundry making them. However, today's new report claims Qualcomm is still open to a dual-source setup with TSMC and Samsung. This is made possible by the fact that Samsung's 2nm yields have improved lately, although they're still trailing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomms_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_6_may_be_made_in_part_by_samsung-news-74609.php

iPhone Duo may become an entire product line, new rumor claims

For a long time the first foldable iPhone was rumored to be called iPhone Ultra, but Apple actually went with iPhone Duo as you may know. If you were wondering why, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has an intriguing theory. According to him, Apple is planning multiple foldable iPhones for the future - a bigger iPhone Duo Max, a smaller iPhone Duo mini, and even an entry-level iPhone Duo SE. These suffixes work much better with the Duo name than they would have with Ultra - just imagine an iPhone Ultra mini, or an iPhone Ultra Max. It's all a bit much. The fact that Duo is three letters long...

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Poco F9 Pro review

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Oppo Find X10 series launch date, colors and storage options revealed

After teasing the lineup and their key features last week, Oppo has now confirmed when the Find X10 series will launch in China. The company has also revealed the phones’ designs, color options, and storage configurations. The Oppo Find X10, Find X10 Pro Max, and Find X10 E will launch in China on September 22, just one day after vivo is set to unveil its X500 series in the country. Oppo has also revealed the design, color options, and the RAM/storage configurations of all three devices on their official online store in China. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max will feature a square-shaped...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_series_launch_date_colors_and_storage_options_revealed-news-74599.php

Sony LinkBuds Clip review

The LinkBuds Clip are Sony’s first clip-style earbuds. This style of earbuds claims to offer open-ear comfort and spatial awareness while being more secure than standard earbud designs. Sony promises all-day wearing comfort, balanced sound, and AI-enhanced voice pickup. The LinkBuds Clip come in four different colors and are priced at $230. Let’s see how they perform. Design and comfort With the LinkBuds Clip, Sony is offering a fresh take on the design of clip-style earbuds. Instead of the typical wiry bridge connecting the speaker unit and main unit, the LinkBuds Clip use a...

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Here's another look at Tecno's Camon Slim bezel-less concept phone

You may remember Tecno's bezel-less concept phone, which we handled at the IFA trade show a week ago. Well, we have it at the office for a closer look. Now, we're not going to cover the same ground all over again; go and check out our original piece on the concept. Think of this as more of a high-quality gallery. The bezel-less concept phone is based on Tecno's 5G Camon Slim. It even calls itself by that name in About phone. And it reports the same base specs - a Dimensity 7300e chip and a 6,000mAh battery. The concept phone next to its namesake, the Camon Slim 5G But there are...

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Apple unveils its first foldable - the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro official, Week 37 in review

Of course, Apple dominated the most popular stories of week 37 this year. Apple held a historic event on September 9 - the first in new CEO Ternus' reign, and the one to finally unveil the first foldable iPhone. Interestingly, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max scored more hits than the iPhone Duo. Apple's latest Pro models got a variable aperture main lens, a faster A20 Pro SoC, and a smaller Dynamic Island. The iPhone 18 Pro series is now on sale, starting from $1,200/€1,450 and $1,300/€1,600, respectively, and will begin shipping on September 18. The iPhone Duo is, undoubtedly, the...

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Oppo Watch X3 review

The Oppo Watch X3 continues the brand's strategy of offering a great Wear OS experience with a focus on battery longevity. With a price point around €300, it positions itself against established competitors by promising up to five days of battery life in its full smart mode. [#InlinePriceWidget,14547,1#] Oppo Watch X3 specs at a glance: Body: 47.4x47.4x11.0mm, 43g; sapphire crystal front, titanium alloy frame, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic back; IP68/IP69 dust-tight and water-resistant (high-pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), Waterproof (5ATM),...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_watch_x3_review-news-73855.php

Weekly poll results: Poco F9 Ultra sizzles, Poco F9 Pro not as hot, both need a price cut

From the comments under last week’s poll we know that some of you have already bought a Poco F9 Ultra. This is clearly the more popular model of the two – its F9 Pro sibling did okay, but it’s clearly in the shadow of the Ultra. Poco F9 Ultra at a glance • Poco F9 Pro at a glance It’s not all roses, though. From the poll results it’s clear that people think that F9 Ultra’s starting price ($730/€830 early bird) is too high. But as our weekly deals posts have shown us, the Poco F series gets frequent discounts and promotions. The F9 generation will not be any different in that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_poco_f9_ultra_sizzles_poco_f9_pro_not_as_hot_both_need_a_price_cut-news-74565.php

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo hot-take

Now that we've had a few days to mull over Apple's newest iPhones, it's time to share our initial thoughts. Some things are as clear as day - Apple will still sell every new iPhone that it manufactures, and it's almost a 100% certainty that it will struggle to keep the iPhone Duo in stock. With that out of the way, here's our hot take. Apple took its sweet time with its first foldable, and it shows Apple is said to have been actively working on its first foldable since at least 2019. Reportedly, Tim Cook came back from a trip to China, apparently very energized about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_and_iphone_duo_hottake-news-74588.php

Deals: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are on pre-order, iPhone Duo coming soon, here are the alternatives

Pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max started this Saturday. And since this is Apple we are talking about, there are no pre-order goodies – the opposite, actually, since Apple raised the iPhone 16, 17 and Air prices by $100. But we won’t be looking at the vanilla models today since the vanilla iPhone 18 isn’t expected until next year. So, here are the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. They feature Apple’s first 2nm chip, the A20 Pro, which runs at close to 5GHz (it peaks at 4.93GHz) and posted massive Geekbench scores. Additionally, the new models promise longer battery life,...

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