Samsung Display to start mass AMOLED production for the Galaxy S27 series

Earlier today we reported on the fact that Samsung has apparently started mass producing the Exynos 2700 chipset which will be used in its upcoming Galaxy S27 series. But that's not all. According to a separate report from Korea, Samsung Display is preparing to start mass production of the AMOLED panels for the Galaxy S27 family this month. As rumored countless times before, there will be four members in this lineup: the 6.27-inch Galaxy S27, the 6.66-inch Galaxy S27+, the 6.47-inch Galaxy S27 Pro, and the 6.89-inch Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S26+ The addition of the Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_display_to_start_mass_amoled_production_for_the_galaxy_s27_series-news-74884.php

iPhone 18 Pro Max connectivity issue on AT&T isn't fixed by iOS 27.0.1 apparently

Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 27.0.1, following the initial iOS 27 launch earlier in September. The update fixes an issue that caused the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to reboot after a failed Face ID authentication. Or at least that's what Apple has said about it. [#InlinePriceWidget,14934,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14716,1#] However, AT&T is now apparently sending its customers an automated text message urging them to update to iOS 27.0.1 immediately, because it also fixes an issue that leaves an iPhone 18 Pro Max connected to the carrier's network unable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_max_connectivity_issue_on_at_t_isnt_fixed_by_ios_2701_apparently-news-74883.php

Samsung Googlebook appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon X Elite chipset

Not satisfied with having one laptop platform, Google introduced Googlebooks – Android-powered laptops. The official page for the platform lists laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Now it appears that Samsung will be joining the party soon with a Googlebook of its own. We don’t know what it will be called as Geekbench 7.1.0 only lists its model number – Samsung XE940XSA. Samsung has a “Galaxy Chromebook” for Google’s other laptop platform, so... Galaxy Googlebook? That sounds weird. Samsung Googlebook (XE940XSA) result on Geekbench 7.1.0 Anyway, the chipset is listed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_googlebook_appears_on_geekbench_with_a_snapdragon_x_elite_chipset-news-74880.php

Samsung starts mass producing Exynos 2700 chip, Galaxy S27 Ultra decision still up in the air

Samsung has begun mass production of the Exynos 2700 chipset, according to Korean publication The Elec. The company has reportedly set the production target “more than 10% higher” than the Exynos 2600 target to account for the new addition to the S-series family – the Galaxy S27 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro – along with the vanilla and plus models – will use the Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe. These models will switch to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip for the US and China. As for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, that one is still up in the air. Samsung System LSI, which designs the Exynos...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_mass_producing_exynos_2700_chip_galaxy_s27_ultra_decision_still_up_in_the_air-news-74879.php

Price alert: Samsung raises the prices of Galaxy S26 phones, the US, Europe and India affected

We live in Opposite World – half a year after new phones launch, the manufacturer is typically expected to reduce prices. Instead, Samsung just raised the prices of Galaxy S26 series phones by at least $100 (it’s $200 in the case of the 1TB S26 Ultra). And it’s not just the US that was affected. We went through the online stores of several regional divisions of Samsung.com to check how much a new S26 costs. What we found is that the US, Canada, the UK, mainland Europe and India are all showing higher prices. We didn’t check every region, but if any haven’t raised their prices yet, they...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/price_alert_samsung_raises_the_prices_of_galaxy_s26_phones_the_us_europe_and_india_affected-news-74865.php

Apple iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17

With the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max now on the market but no vanilla iPhone 18 yet in sight, the Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 17 remain Apple's current more affordable options. And with a sizeable price gap between them - around €650 for the iPhone 17e versus €900 for the iPhone 17 - the question is whether stepping up to the regular model is really worth it. The iPhone 17e gets you into the current iPhone lineup for considerably less, while the iPhone 17 brings a number of meaningful upgrades. So how much better is it in practice, and does that justify the premium? Let's find...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17e_vs_iphone_17_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-73167.php

T-Mobile is preparing new T-Mix plans, here are the details

According to a new report, T-Mobile is going to launch a new fleet of plans under a new T-Mix brand. The T-Mix plan tiers will be Standard, More, and Loaded. T-Mix Standard will allegedly cost $65 per month for a single line, $105 for two, $130 for three, $155 for four, $180 for five, and $205 for six lines. This includes unlimited talk, text, and data, with 50GB of "premium data". T-Mix More will set you back $85 per month for a single line, and it brings unlimited premium data and 60GB of hotspot use. Finally, T-Mix Loaded will go for $105 for a single line, and will come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_is_preparing_new_tmix_plans_here_are_the_details-news-74869.php

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro in for review

Nothing is slowly fleshing out its headphone lineup and is now adding a Pro tier. For context, we got the Headphone (1) a year ago, then the Headphone (a) this Spring. The Headphone (1) Pro comes in either Black or White, and costs €370. For context, the Headphone (1) is normally €300, but is currently €250. Let's unbox the Pro. It ships with a 3.5mm cable and a USB-C cable, while the headphone itself sits in a case that encloses the cups but leaves the band unprotected to serve as a handle. It's similar in both look and concept to the AirPods Max 2 Smart Case. It has a glossy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_1_pro_in_for_review-news-74838.php

This is when Apple is rumored to be launching the HomePad

Apple's very long-rumored "HomePod with a screen", sometimes referred to as the HomePad, is now said to be finally launching on October 13, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This "smart-home hub code-named J490" is allegedly "at the center" of the company's strategy for the smart home. At the same time, Apple will also be launching an updated HomePod mini, as well as a new Apple TV 4K box. Both of those are a very long time coming - the former's predecessor dates from 2020, while the latter's is from 2022. Concept renders, not leaked images All three new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_when_apple_is_rumored_to_be_launching_the_homepad-news-74839.php

AT&T is buying $3 billion worth of fibre optic cables from Corning

Today, AT&T has signed a new multi-year deal with Corning to purchase fibre optic cables. The deal is valued at more than $3 billion, and will help AT&T reach its stated goal of connecting 60 million homes and businesses with fibre optic cables by 2030. The carrier has already reached 30 million locations, so half of that, in June this year, six months ahead of its initial schedule. In its most recent results, those for the second quarter of this year, AT&T reported that it added 646,000 total consumer and business internet net subscribers, of which 367,000 were fibre optic internet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_is_buying_3_billion_worth_of_fibre_optic_cables_from_corning-news-74844.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra in for review

The line between tablets and laptops has been increasingly more blurred for the past few years. That's especially true for devices like the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra - a top-of-the-line slate with a huge AMOLED display and a thin profile. It goes the other way as well; laptops nowadays get the same mobile-based chipsets and tablet-like battery life and fluidity. Perhaps the two categories were always destined to meet in the middle. This is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, and it's a $1,399 (€1,569/£1,399) flagship with a close-to-15-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, an 11,600mAh battery, and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s12_ultra_in_for_review-news-74845.php

British court renews an antitrust lawsuit involving Apple and Amazon

In 2023, Apple and Amazon were hit with a class action lawsuit over a 2018 agreement between the two companies that restricts third-party retailers from selling Apple and Beats products on Amazon. This means the two companies engage in antitrust practices that limit competition and ultimately raise prices for the consumers. This is not the first time Amazon and Apple have faced scrutiny over this particular deal. The two giants were already hit with similar cases in Germany, the USA, Spain and Italy. Christine Riefa, a consumer law academic, led the case, but the British Competition...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/british_court_renews_an_antitrust_lawsuit_involving_apple_and_amazon-news-74817.php

OpenAI agents hacked Australian government sites, here's what happened

AI agents from OpenAI have been on a hacking spree – they hacked into Hugging Face, later it came out that they also attacked Modal Labs and last week it was revealed that agents had hacked several sites run by the Australian government. The hack happened in June, but it is only now coming to light. Here are the affected sites: Services Australia: an OpenAI model gained access, ran commands and even retrieved internal files. OpenAI says that no patient records were accessed, however. NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research: similarly, crime records of individuals were not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/openai_agents_hacked_australian_government_sites_heres_what_happened-news-74824.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

So, you're eyeing a new Samsung foldable but would rather stick with the more traditional and established form factor than go for the new Z Fold8. In that case, the phone you're looking for is now called the Z Fold8 Ultra. Unlike the Z Fold8, though, which genuinely brings a new shape with few direct alternatives on the market, the same can't quite be said for the Z Fold8 Ultra. You could just as well go for last year's Z Fold7 and get a largely similar experience while saving some money so this leaves us with a dilemma on our hands. Table of Contents: Design Display ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_ultra_vs_samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74074.php

Huawei starts teasing the Mate90 series and reveals the launch date while teleconverter leaks

A few hours ago leaks brought us our first look at Huawei’s upcoming Mate90 series, including the Mate90 RS, and now the company has finally officially acknowledged the lineup. Not just that, but Huawei has provided us with the official announcement date for the Mate90 series: October 1. The event is taking place at 10 AM local time in China, and sales will start on the same day at 12:08 PM. Huawei has posted the image above on its official Weibo account, showing the Mate90 in all its glory. It's certainly got an interesting design of its back panel. At the same time, the video below...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_starts_teasing_the_mate90_series_and_reveals_the_launch_date_while_teleconverter_leaks-news-74820.php

Conflicting reports surface about the Galaxy S27 Ultra's camera positioning

Previous rumors have already suggested that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will have a revamped camera island design, with an iPhone-esque plateau taking almost the entire width of the back. Inside it, the cameras will still be laid out in the left part. According to a new rumor, the telephoto camera will be the one on the right, with a microphone right under it, some unnamed "sensors" under that, and the circular LED flash below those. This source also notes that the microphone hole seems to be missing from recent renders shown by Ice Universe. However, Ice Universe has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/conflicting_reports_surface_about_the_galaxy_s27_ultras_camera_positioning-news-74803.php

Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL

The Pixel 11 series was announced back in August, and the dust has already settled. But if you're looking to get the latest and greatest hardware from Google, you're probably wondering which Pixel to get. The most common dilemma is between the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. And aside from the obvious size difference, the two phones are more different than you might think. So if size isn't a deciding factor for you, you may want to know which one has the better battery life, for example, or which one charges faster. And are there any other differences that aren't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_pro_vs_pixel_11_pro_xl_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74771.php

The Galaxy S25 series plus the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are now getting stable One UI 9

Samsung announced the One UI 9 update for the S26 series – it started rolling out in South Korea first (September 16) and reached the US a week later (September 23). Now, the latest version of One UI (which is built on top of Android 17) has come to the 2025 Galaxy flagships. Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra users in Korea are reporting that they received the notification for the new update earlier today. Even the ones that weren’t part of the beta program. If the timing is the same as with the S26 series, folks in the US should get the notification next week. A Galaxy S25 (Korean...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_s25_series_plus_the_galaxy_z_fold7_and_z_flip7_are_now_getting_stable_one_ui_9-news-74801.php

Qualcomm confirms it wants to use Samsung's 2nm process

A couple of weeks or so ago, a rumor surfaced about Qualcomm still being in talks with Samsung about the latter's 2nm process node, and possibly using Samsung Foundry to make some of the recently launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips. That has not panned out, as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips are made by TSMC just like most recent high-end Snapdragons. However, a new report claims Qualcomm's Senior Vice President and Head of Mobile Handsets, Chris Patrick, has confirmed that his company is "conducting in-depth work regarding Samsung's 2nm process technology", also calling what...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_confirms_it_wants_to_use_samsungs_2nm_process-news-74797.php

Honor Magic9 Pro Max arrives with 200MP main cam, ARRI camera tuning and SD 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme chip

The Magic9 Pro Max is Honor’s top-tier phone, and it checks all of the boxes for a late 2026 Android flagship. Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (✓), dual 200 MP cameras(✓), a massive 8,800mAh Si-C battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging (✓). It’s also positioning itself as a professional-grade video camera alongside Honor’s budding partnership with German camera maker ARRI. Magic9 Pro Max gets a new 23mm equivalent 200MP main cam armed with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and f/1.6 aperture. It’s paired with an 85mm equivalent 200MP periscope telephoto lens using a 1/1.4-inch sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic9_pro_max_arrives_with_200mp_main_cam_arri_camera_tuning_and_sd_8_elite_gen_6_extreme_chi-news-74792.php

vivo X Fold6 global and India launch date leaked

The vivo X Fold6 made its debut in China in June and is expected to launch globally soon. While vivo has yet to announce an official launch date, a tipster has now leaked the global and India launch dates for the company’s latest foldable. According to the tipster, the vivo X Fold6 will make its global debut on October 1, four months after its China launch. Meanwhile, the foldable is tipped to launch in India on October 6. The vivo X Fold6 is said to be available in 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB configurations in India, with Nebula Teal and Prism Black color options. In China, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold6_global_and_india_launch_date_leaked-news-74790.php

Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W review

The Xiaomi MDY-20-EB, commonly known by its product name Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W, is exactly what its overly long title suggests. It’s an ultra-thin power bank that attaches magnetically to your phone, has a 5000mAh capacity, and can provide up to 15W of power wirelessly. The product was globally announced back in February and has been available in select markets, but was recently also launched in India, along with a couple of other models, like the Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 10000 45W. The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W is priced in India at INR...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_ultrathin_magnetic_power_bank_5000_15w_review-news-74788.php

vivo X500 Pro Max unboxing and hands-on

We had the pleasure of attending the vivo X500 Pro Max unveiling in China, but we're now back at HQ and can get our unboxing hats on! And boy, is there a lot to unpack here. First, a word on the phone itself. This is vivo's latest premium flagship that sits just below the Ultra model (in theory more than in practice), and packs some truly impressive hardware. It's got a spanking-new 2nm SoC in the Dimensity 9600 Pro, packaged with up to 16GB of RAM. It has an 8,000mAh battery inside - that's eight and three zeros, wow! On the back, it features an impressive triple camera with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x500_pro_max_in_for_review-news-74773.php

Weekly poll results: the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max feel like a step back

While they were not universally loved, the Redmi Note 15 series from Xiaomi got a positive response in a poll a year ago. The Pro+ model was clearly the fan favorite, but the Pro did well for itself too. Last week we polled your opinion on their successors – and the results aren’t nearly as good. To summarize the results, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is overpriced. The regular 17 Pro is also overpriced – and people would rather have the Pro Max, anyway. Sticking to the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max for now, it found some fans, but most would-be buyers are put off by the price. The price hike...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_redmi_note_17_pro_and_note_17_pro_max_feel_like_a_step_back-news-74756.php

WhatsApp is redesigning its Android app, here's how

WhatsApp is currently in the process of redesigning its Android app, according to a new report. The redesign is right now focused on the app’s navigation bar, which is getting a new look and a new item inside of it. The image below shows the rough state of the current development - this is definitely not the final version of the redesign, since the Meta AI button appears in two different places. These images do however seem to show that Meta AI is going to be a part of the navigation bar, and not relegated to a floating button above the Compose button anymore. Aside from that, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_redesigning_its_android_app_heres_how-news-74782.php

Apple code confirms the main specs of the next entry-level iPad

Apple launched its latest entry-level iPad in March 2025, and its successor has been expected to arrive about two years after that in spring 2027. Ahead of that, a new report brings us the upcoming tablet's main specs, courtesy of "details found in Apple's code". So, the next entry-level iPad will be powered by the A19 chip, paired with 8GB of RAM. That's a solid upgrade over the existing model's A16 chip and 6GB of RAM. Not just that, but Apple Intelligence support is a given on the new device, along with the new Siri AI. The existing 2025 entry-level iPad The new tablet will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_code_confirms_the_main_specs_of_the_next_entrylevel_ipad-news-74783.php

Deals: Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, plus Galaxy S26 FE alternatives

Last week, we focused on the iPhone 18 Pro series launch. This week we’ll have a look at what has been going on with Galaxy phones. Let’s start with the foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – last year’s book-style foldable – is available for $1,350. This is $550 less than what its replacement costs, the Z Fold8 Ultra. Both are surprisingly thin (8.9mm) and light (215g) for foldables, but the new one brings a tangible increase in battery size – 600mAh over the 4,400mAh battery of the Z Fold7. And it increases both wired (25W to 45W) and wireless (15W to 20W) charging. The other major...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_z_fold7_vs_galaxy_z_fold8_and_z_fold8_ultra_plus_galaxy_s26_fe_alternatives-news-74767.php