OnePlus plans on launching two flagships in India, here's when

OnePlus is unveiling the OnePlus 16 in China on October 12, and the Ace 7 may join it or launch soon afterwards. Today a tipster over on X has revealed that the company is planning to launch two new flagship smartphones in India, either in December or in "early 2027". One of them will be the OnePlus 16R, which, if history repeats itself, will be heavily based on the Ace 7, if not a full rebrand of it. The Ace 7 / OnePlus 16R is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and sport a 6.78-inch flat OLED display with a "1.5K" resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate, a 200MP main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_plans_on_launching_two_flagships_in_india_heres_when-news-74985.php

Nothing's CMF is launching new products next week

Nothing's CMF sub-brand is on its way to becoming an independent Indian company, but that transition hasn't stopped it from churning out new products. Case in point: CMF has just announced that it will be launching two new products next week, on Monday, October 12, to be specific. Here's a teaser video. These will be two speakers. The CMF Speaker S and the CMF Speaker M. Obviously, the former should be a smaller version, while the latter will be bigger, given the naming scheme used here. The teaser image above shows a design that's very recognizable as a CMF...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothings_cmf_is_launching_new_products_next_week-news-74987.php

HMD Pulse 2T Pro specs and images leak showing a dot matrix rear display

At the beginning of September, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro got prematurely listed by a Swiss retailer, and that revealed its specs. The phone is still not official, but in the meantime we have a new leak from a reliable source of HMD-related information, and this one is all about the HMD Pulse 2T Pro - note the "T" in the name. This device will allegedly sport a 6.78-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, and it will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. HMD Pulse 2T Pro leaked images It's said to have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_pulse_2t_pro_specs_and_images_leak_showing_a_dot_matrix_rear_display-news-74986.php

Google is working on HDR emoji for Chat

An APK teardown of the latest version of Gmail revealed that Google is looking to bring HDR emoji to its Chat app. That’s the Google Hangouts successor, which is part of the Google Workspace suite, for those outside the loop on Google software. A specific code string in the newest Gmail build hints at “display-supported emoji in high dynamic range (HDR) with enhanced brightness and contrast”. This feature is simply titled HDR emoji and will likely feature brighter emoji characters with higher contrast for easier legibility. This could be exclusive to custom emoji symbols but the code...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_working_on_hdr_emoji_for_chat-news-74984.php

Another vivo V80 is coming, certification reveals

A few days ago, vivo launched the V80, which follows in the footsteps of the V80 Lite that got official last month. But the V80 series isn't done yet - there's (at least) another member of the family on the way. Indonesia's SDPPI has certified a vivo phone with the model number V2624 under the name vivo V80 FE. Unfortunately, the certification doesn't reveal any specs or any details about the phone whatsoever, aside from its name and model number. But this does mean that the V80 FE is on the way and coming soon. It will of course act as the successor to the V70 FE, which came out in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_vivo_v80_is_coming_certification_reveals-news-74966.php

Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 supports photos, messages, and files sync with iPhone

Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 will have a deeper integration with Apple's iOS and the iPhone. The latest additions are pretty impressive. Xiaomi smartphone owners will be able to share photos, files, contacts, and web pages with an iPhone. Even better, HyperOS 4 will let users view cloud photo albums on either smartphone. There are also real-time notifications and instant message replies across the two ecosystems thanks to two-way sync. Xiaomi and iPhone integration Mac and iPad owners will even be able to control their Xiaomi phone through their larger screen using the Mi Connect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_hyperos_4_supports_photos_messages_and_files_sync_with_iphone_-news-74963.php

Apple announces October 13 event for new smart home products

In late September, a rumor claimed Apple would be holding a special event on October 13 to unveil new smart home products, including the mythical HomePad or Home Hub, the HomePod mini 2 speaker, and a new Apple TV 4K box. Today the company has confirmed the event, which has the tagline "Welcome home". You can see the official teaser video below. Welcome home. October 13. https://t.co/ChelGSDOTI— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026 All three aforementioned products are expected to support the new Siri AI. The HomePad or Home Hub will have a 6" square display and there will be...

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Amazon Kids Tablets are now official in two sizes

Today Amazon has unveiled two tablets aimed at kids, and they're unsurprisingly called the Amazon Kids Tablets. They are available in 8.7" and 11" sizes, with two distinct models, one made for ages 3+, the other for ages 6+. The 8.7-inch tablet has 64GB of storage and its battery lasts for up to 14 hours of video playback, while the 11" model has "a beautiful 2.5K display" and 8GB of RAM. Every version runs Android and ships with a kid-proof case and a year of the Kids+ subscription, which features curated content from Disney, Nickelodeon, Lego, and Sesame Street, plus "parent-managed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_kids_tablets_are_now_official_in_two_sizes-news-74964.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs. Galaxy S25 FE

The Fan Edition of the latest Galaxy S series is out, but before you pull the trigger on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, why not consider the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE instead. It gets you a lot of the way there at a more reasonable starting price, which is exactly the FE series spirit. After all, the memory chip prices forced Samsung to launch the S26 FE at a higher price point and without changing almost anything in terms of hardware too. The newer Galaxy S26 FE is pretty close to last year's Galaxy S25 FE, except for the chipset, of course. And one would wonder, what are you getting for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_fe_vs_galaxy_s25_fe_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74772.php

Deals: Apple AirPods Pro 3 are $70 off

They may be almost a year old, but the AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s flagship in-ear wireless earbuds, and Amazon’s Prime Day Deal campaign is slashing a cool 28% off from their regular $250 price. The AirPods Pro 3 are down to $179, which is a pretty nice deal for Apple’s top-tier earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro 3 28% off Read our review $179 at Amazon US During our review of the AirPods Pro 3, we found their noise cancellation and transparency modes to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_apple_airpods_pro_3_are_70_off-news-74940.php

Garmin announces the Enduro 4 with more RAM, storage and features, the Approach S72 tags along

Garmin's flagship Enduro 3 smartwatch was announced back in 2024, so it was about time for an upgrade. Enter the Enduro 4 - a more polished successor with twice the storage, more RAM and some new features. Just as important is the fact that the Enduro 4 retains the same price tag as its predecessor, which is rarely the case these days, especially with the rising memory prices. Anyway, the Enduro 4 now has 50% more RAM and twice the storage at 64GB. Garmin says that this ensures an even smoother interface and 30% faster panning. There's also a new Perspective View that allows you to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/garmin_announces_the_enduro_4_with_more_ram_storage_and_features_the_approach_s72_tags_along-news-74945.php

Amazon US Prime Deals: the Google Pixel 11 Pro is $250 off

With a launch price of $1,100, the Google Pixel 11 Pro wasn’t a viable contender in the 6.3” flagship category, even though in the US market there aren’t even that many models that fit in this category – there’s the Galaxy S26, there’s the iPhone 18 Pro and that’s it. A 23% price cut on that makes the Google phone more competitive, though. Compared to its predecessor, the new Pro addresses key shortcomings like the bad battery life on the 2025 model. Charging is a bit faster too, though nothing like what you get with Chinese brands (which you can’t get in the US). ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_us_prime_deals_the_google_pixel_11_pro_is_250_off-news-74941.php

Apple needs to pay an extra $184 million in Apple Watch patent infringement case

Apple received some bad news today. The company has been ordered to pay an additional $184 million in interest on top of a jury's previous $634 million verdict in a patent infringement case with Masimo. The initial verdict came out in November of last year, when a jury found that Apple infringed upon Masimo's patents related to the use of heart-rate monitoring features in its Apple Watches. Masimo was then awarded $634 million in damages. Now, judge James Selna rejected Apple’s argument that adding interest would constitute a windfall for Masimo, citing US Supreme Court guidance...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_needs_to_pay_an_extra_184_million_in_apple_watch_patent_infringement_case-news-74929.php

vivo X Fold6 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold6-review-3006.php

Deals: here are the best tablet and smartwatch deals from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start today and end tomorrow. We’ve already looked at the best phone deals for the US. Here we will take a look at the best tablet offers, also smartwatches and some Amazon devices. Table of Contents: Tablets Smartwatches Amazon devices Tablets Apple launched new iPad Airs earlier this year, an 11” and a 13” model. The one major difference between these and the 2025 versions is the Apple M4 chipset with 4 extra gigs of RAM for 12GB total. It also has faster Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and Bluetooth 6.0. Even with all this power, the Airs still use...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_here_are_the_best_tablet_and_smartwatch_deals_from_amazons_prime_big_deal_days-news-74926.php

Deals: Prime Big Deal Days brings big discounts on flagships, foldables and other phones

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start today and end tomorrow. As usual, we have picked out the best offers for smartphones and wearables and we’ve broken them down into categories for easier browsing. Table of Contents: Flagships Foldables Premium phones Mid-range phones Entry-level phones Smartwatches Flagships The Samsung Galaxy S26 trio has various discounts topping out at €735 off for the Ultra model. This means that the Galaxy S26 Ultra starts under €1,000 despite the recent price hike. The Galaxy S26+ starts at €850, while the Galaxy S26 starts at under...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_prime_big_deal_days_brings_big_discounts_on_flagships_foldables_and_other_phones-news-74930.php

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max

The new iPhone hit the shelves and the first order of business is to pit it against its predecessor. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max brings screen, performance, camera and battery improvements over the previous generation and yet the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max gets you a lot of the same at a cheaper price. So how much better is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max? Let's look into it. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_max_vs_iphone_17_pro_max_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74787.php

OpenAI is adding visual ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI introduced ads for free and Go users of ChatGPT back in February. Those were pretty simple ads that appeared between chat messages. Now the company is adding a new ad format, which it calls visual ads. These feature larger images – either several thumbnails or one screen-width image. These aren’t live yet as OpenAI plans to introduce them later this month. This will start with a testing period where visual ads will only be shown when the user generates images with ChatGPT. However, the visual ads will be presented separately from the generated images and will be clearly marked as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/openai_is_adding_visual_ads_to_chatgpt-news-74908.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 One UI 9 update is now available in the US

Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 9 based on Android 17 for the Galaxy S25 family and the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 in late September, and the update has made its way to the US over the weekend for the Galaxy S25 devices. [#InlinePriceWidget,13826,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,13712,1#] Now, the same thing is finally happening for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7. The former is currently receiving the update on T-Mobile and Verizon, while the latter is getting it on AT&T. Undoubtedly, the update will spread to all US carriers in the coming days. As...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_and_flip7_one_ui_9_update_is_now_available_in_the_us-news-74904.php

Google Pixel 12 series screen resolutions are out and they paint an interesting picture

Although Google only launched the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold in August, we already have a first leak about their successors. The Pixel 12 devices have apparently been spotted in the GSM Association’s database, and there's an interesting detail about them that's been outed - though we're not sure exactly how, since the GSMA usually only lists model numbers. Speaking of which, the Pixel 12 has the model number GC0QU, the Pixel 12 Pro is GWU59, the Pixel 12 Pro XL is G7U1Y, and the Pixel 12 Pro Fold is G4D5D. Somehow their screen resolutions have been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_12_series_screen_resolutions_are_out_and_they_paint_an_interesting_picture-news-74911.php

Here's your first look at Google's next fitness tracker, the Fitbit Edge

Back in August, Google Australia accidentally revealed an upcoming Fitbit device in official promo images during the Pixel 11 series launch. Now, a new report has revealed the design and key features of the product, which is said to be called the Fitbit Edge. The report claims that Google will unveil the Fitbit Edge later this month, positioning it between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5. According to the report, the Fitbit Edge will succeed the Fitbit Charge and feature an oval touchscreen, GPS, and up to 7 days of battery life. It will also offer limited app support for apps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_your_first_look_at_googles_next_fitness_tracker_the_fitbit_edge-news-74895.php

Beats 360 review

The Beats 360 are the newest pair of headphones from Apple-owned Beats by Dre, and are aimed specifically at those looking for a pair of headphones to use during workouts. They have a lightweight, durable design as well as IPX4 water and sweat resistance. The mesh fabric ear cups and headband are also removable and easy to replace, with multiple color and material options. The Beats 360 could also be seen as a more affordable alternative to the Apple AirPods Max 2, with many of the same Apple-exclusive features, plus Android compatibility, thrown in for good measure. At the $350...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/beats_360_review-news-74894.php

Weekly poll: are you interested in the vivo X Fold6?

The vivo X Fold6 launched on July 1 in China and is now starting its worldwide tour – it’s already available in Europe and is expected to launch in India next week. So, now the question is this – are you planning on buying one? First, we have to look at the price and we immediately run into issues. vivo left the UK a while ago, the German site hasn’t been updated in ages. The company’s coverage in Europe is pretty spotty. We did find the phone in Spain where it costs €1,980 (down from an MSRP of €2,200) and comes with a 100W charger. While vivo Germany doesn’t have it, vivo Austria does,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_are_you_interested_in_the_vivo_x_fold6-news-74860.php

Deals: here's how to avoid the Galaxy S26 series price hike

In case you missed it, Samsung increased the Galaxy S26 prices globally – in the US, they are $100 higher than they were at launch seven months ago. And even back then, most configurations cost more than the equivalent S25 models did last year. However, it’s not too late to pick up a Galaxy S26, S26+ or S26 Ultra at a good price. Your best bet at the moment is probably Walmart – not only has the retailer not applied the new prices, but it is even selling the phones at a discount compared to the old prices. In the case of the S26 Ultra, that is up to $500 off. Samsung’s revised price for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_heres_how_to_avoid_the_galaxy_s26_series_price_hike-news-74871.php

Honor Magic9 series is official, Motorola's wide foldable coming, Week 40 in review

Honor unveiled its Magic9 flagship series in China, consisting of the Magic9, Magic9 Super Edition, and the range-topping Magic9 Pro Max. The regular Magic9 pairs a compact 6.37-inch 120Hz OLED with a huge 8,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and dual 200MP main and periscope cameras. The Magic9 Super Edition goes even further on battery capacity with an enormous 11,000mAh cell and adds a 30,000rpm active cooling fan. The Magic9 Pro Max is the camera-focused flagship, powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. It features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, an 8,800mAh battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic9_series_is_official_motorolas_wide_foldable_coming_week_40_in_review-news-74882.php

Google's Pixel 10a gets $100 more expensive

It's definitely price hike season for smartphones these days. Following Samsung raising its smartphone prices just yesterday, today Google is going the same route for its cheapest Pixel. [#InlinePriceWidget,14474,1#] So, the Pixel 10a, previously priced at $499, is now $599. Google hasn't announced the move officially, but the new price is live in its online store for the US. Judging by how component prices keep increasing, these may very well not be the last price hikes we see for these devices. Right now, Google hasn't touched the Pixel 11 family's pricing, but we wouldn't be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixel_10a_gets_100_more_expensive-news-74889.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 series receiving One UI 9 stable update in the US

Samsung released the Android 17-based One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S25 series a few days ago, but the rollout was limited to South Korea. Well, the rollout has now expanded to the US. [#InlinePriceWidget,13322,1#] The One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra rolling out in the US has a firmware version ending with DZIF, while the firmware version for the Galaxy S25 FE ends with CZIF. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra The update requires a download of around 4GB, but it's smaller for those who were enrolled in the One UI 9 beta...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_series_one_ui_9_stable_update_usa-news-74890.php