Google joins the screenless fitness tracker arena with the Fitbit Air

Google has joined the growing number of competitors for the screenless Whoop band with the Fitbit Air. Like the Whoop band, this is a fitness tracker without a screen, but unlike the Whoop band, you can use it without a subscription. That said, Google does have a subscription on offer too: this is called Google Health Premium (previously known as Fitbit Premium) and it's $9.99 per month or $99 per year. Interestingly, Google Health Premium is included for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Fitbit Air Performance Loop bands The Fitbit Air tracks your heart rate 24/7, monitors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_joins_the_screenless_fitness_tracker_arena_with_the_fitbit_air-news-72730.php

75% of Americans prefer texting their mothers over calling, carrier data reveals

To celebrate Mother's Day, today AT&T has published some interesting data revealing that Americans are texting their mothers three times more than calling them for Mother's Day. In fact, 75% of Americans prefer texting over calling. They send their mothers three texts for every one call. Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago show moms the most love - they are the top three cities for texting and calling mothers in 2024 and 2025. If you're wondering which of them is number one, it's Houston, with almost three million more texts and calls than any other city. Six out of the top 10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/75_of_americans_prefer_texting_their_mother_over_calling_carrier_data_reveals-news-72726.php

Three vivo X500 devices are coming

vivo launched the X300 and the X300 Pro, the first members of the X300 family, back in October, and their successors will probably arrive around the same time this year, if not a little bit earlier. Today listings in the GSM Association's IMEI database have confirmed that the X500 series will have at least three members: the X500, the X500 Pro, and the X500e. vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500e IMEI listings Yes, it's going to be the X500 family, as vivo will be skipping the X400 devices due to tetraphobia. Obviously, the X500 will be the successor to the X300 and the X500 Pro to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/three_vivo_x500_devices_are_coming-news-72729.php

Huawei nova 15 Max debuts with an 8,500mAh battery

As promised last week, Huawei has announced the nova 15 Max at an event in Thailand. The standout feature of the device is the 8,500mAh battery. If the phone looks familiar, that’s because it appears to be a rebranded version of the Enjoy 90 Pro Max, which was unveiled in China in March. Huawei hasn’t revealed the chipset powering the phone, but it’s likely the Kirin 8000, which is found on the Enjoy 90 Pro Max. The 6.84-inch OLED panel on the nova 15 Max offers an FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device has a dual-rear camera setup with a 50MP RYYB main camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_15_max_debuts_with_an_8500mah_battery-news-72727.php

Google Chrome finally supports sharing your approximate location with websites

Google's Chrome web browser on Android now finally supports approximate location sharing. So now you can set it so that it only gets an approximate location from your device to send to whatever website wants it. Previously, Chrome always wanted access to your precise location, which is overkill for most websites. You can still use your precise location when you need to, by the way, that's not going away. Google is planning to release a new API for web developers that lets them request your approximate location directly, or specify if they need your precise location. Source

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Pixel's May 2026 update is here with several fixes and improvements

Google’s Pixel devices are now receiving the May 2026 update, which brings several bug fixes and other improvements. The update is currently being rolled out to the Pixel 7a and later, and the Pixel Tablet. While the May 2026 update doesn’t introduce any new features, Google has addressed several persistent bugs. The update carries the build number CP1A.260505.005 and includes the latest May Android security patch. Google Pixel 10a According to the official changelog, one of the fixes targets slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75 and 80 percent. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixels_may_2026_update_is_here_with_several_fixes_and_improvements-news-72706.php

Motorola is having a fire sale on the Moto Razr Ultra 2025 - 1TB variant goes for $800

Motorola was ambitious with the pricing of the Razr 2026 family, but it was quite conservative with the upgrades. A Razr Ultra 2026 will cost you $1,500 for a 512GB unit despite using mostly the same hardware as the 2025 Ultra – it has the same chipset (with an overclock, but still), for example. The screen is a bit brighter (by 500 nits at peak), the main camera has a new LOFIC sensor and the battery is 300mAh bigger, but these are all incremental changes. In short, you won’t lose much if you buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 instead – but you will save quite a bit since the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_having_a_fire_sale_on_the_moto_razr_ultra_2025__1tb_variant_goes_for_800-news-72695.php

Samsung officially releases One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 and S24 series

It's taken quite a while, but the beta program is finished and starting today, Samsung is rolling out the update to One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S24 family, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Fold6, Flip6, Galaxy Tab S11 line, and Galaxy Tab S10 models. The rollout is starting in Korea today, with additional regions to get it in the next few days and weeks if no issues are found in the meantime. Samsung has been beta testing One UI 8.5 on its older high-end devices since December. The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra all launched running One UI 8.5, so it's good to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_releases_one_ui_85_for_the_galaxy_s25_and_s24_series-news-72712.php

The FCC wants carriers to put more effort into preventing spam calls - or get punished

Back in 2016, Google updated Android’s phone app to warn users about spam calls. We have seen various iterations of this and other similar features, but the problem still persists. Now the FCC wants to attack the root of the issue by strengthening the existing “Know-Your-Customer” (KYC) rules. The FCC is asking for comments on more stringent verification for new and renewing customers. This may include requiring that customers provide their name, address, a government ID and alternative phone numbers. Additionally, the Commission is looking for feedback on how to punish carriers who...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_fcc_wants_carriers_to_put_more_effort_into_preventing_spam_calls-news-72692.php

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 lands in the US

Back at MWC Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled several new tablets, including the gamer-focused Legion Tab Gen 5, aka Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China. That device has now made its way to the US with a starting price of $850 in its Eclipse Black colorway. That price gets you the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 in Eclipse Black Comparing the Legion Tab Gen 5’s US price with the EU starting price for the same RAM/storage trim €900/£699 shows the US model is a slightly better deal but it is far from a bargain. Deliveries from Lenovo US are scheduled for May...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_tab_gen_5_lands_in_the_us-news-72697.php

Amazon US drops the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to its lowest price yet, $1,000 for 256GB

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just dropped to its lowest price yet – you can get the base 12/256GB model for an even $1,000 (minus one cent, but who’s counting). Additionally, the 512GB upgrade is $1,200. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $300 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,000 at Amazon US 12/512GB - $1,200 at Amazon US For comparison, if you bought the S26 Ultra on Saturday, you would have paid $1,100 or $1,300, respectively. The deal is available for all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_us_drops_the_samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_to_its_lowest_price_yet_1000_for_256gb-news-72693.php

The iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year

The Apple iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year, according to data from Counterpoint. It represented an impressive 6% of all smartphones sold during the quarter. Just like in Q1 2025, its pricier siblings round out the Top 3 – the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Pro. This year, the vanilla iPhone has a bigger lead over its Pro siblings. And the old iPhone 16 is still on the chart – it holds the #6 spot. The best-selling smartphones of Q1 2026 Meanwhile, the best-selling Android phone of the first three months of 2026 is the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G –...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_17_was_the_bestselling_smartphone_globally_in_q1_this_year-news-72688.php

Samsung starts selling the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE in the US again

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE last summer alongside the Galaxy Z Flip7, and the FE model was offered in the US for a while, until mid-December when Samsung stopped selling it. We obviously assumed the Flip7 FE was gone for good from the US market, but apparently not. Interestingly, Samsung has now started selling it again. You can grab one from the Korean company's online store for $899. That amount nets you the device with 128GB of storage. The problem with that pricing is that the same version of the device can currently be had at Amazon for just $589.90. Check our...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_selling_the_galaxy_z_flip7_fe_in_the_us_again-news-72673.php

Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold specs leak

A new leak today claims to bring us a ton of details about the upcoming Google Pixel 11 family, so let's dive right in. All devices will be using the Tensor G6 SoC, which will be built on a TSMC N2 (2nm) node. Its CPU will have one ARM C1-Ultra core at 4.11GHz, four ARM C1-Pro cores at 3.38GHz, and two ARM C1-Pro cores at 2.65GHz. The PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 GPU will be in, as will be Google's Titan M3 security chip. The modem will be the MediaTek M90 (MT6986D). There will also be a new Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) baked in. Now onto the smartphones themselves. The vanilla Pixel 11...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_pixel_11_pro_pixel_11_pro_xl_pixel_11_pro_fold_specs_leak-news-72668.php

Google Gemini app gets a makeover

Google has started rolling out an updated version of the Gemini app for iOS. Users on Reddit shared images of the updated user interface, which features several visual changes. The start screen now features an animated background with a backdrop behind the search text box. Google Gemini app on iOS (images: Reddit) In addition, the plus (+) button now opens a longer set of search options, including images, camera input, music, canvas, deep research, guided learning, and a “more uploads” tab, which can use files and NotebookLM resources. This being the iOS version, you also get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_gemini_app_gets_a_makeover-news-72667.php

Apple launches new Pride Edition Sport Loop for Apple Watches

Today, Apple unveiled a new Pride Collection Sport Loop for 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm Apple Watches. It's available to order right now from the company's website and will set you back $49. It will also be available at Apple Stores "beginning later this week", according to Apple's press release. The band is woven from a rainbow of 11 colors on nylon yarns, with intricate weaving that blends one color into the next, "creating depth and movement across the band", Apple says. The design is "joyful and vibrant, showcasing a full spectrum of colors that reflect the unique identities that shape LGBTQ+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_launches_new_pride_edition_sport_loop_for_apple_watches-news-72670.php

Lenovo Legion Y70 key specifications confirmed ahead of launch

Lenovo has revealed new details about its upcoming Legion Y70 (2026) smartphone. Last month, the company confirmed its return to the smartphone market with an upgraded Legion Y70, which is set to be unveiled in China on May 19. The handset will feature a Motorola-inspired design and will be available in two color options. It is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen SoC. In a couple of teasers shared on Weibo, Lenovo confirmed that the Legion Y70 will sport a 2K resolution display that is claimed to be more efficient than 1.5K resolution panels in the market. The phone will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_y70_key_specifications_confirmed_ahead_of_launch-news-72656.php

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro review

The Nord Buds 4 Pro is yet another pair of wireless earbuds in OnePlus’s growing and confusing lineup. These are the most premium earbuds in the company’s low-end lineup, but below the non-Pro numbered lineup and Pro numbered lineup, and also the non-numbered Pro lineup…. Anyway, it’s best not to get too much into the weeds with this, as at this point it’s doubtful if even people at OnePlus can keep track of these. The Nord Buds 4 Pro are still aimed at being an affordable pair of wireless earbuds, but with many of the niceties that you now expect in more premium earbuds, such as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_buds_4_pro_review-news-72654.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 18

After losing the top spot last week, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is now back as the most popular smartphone in our database for the past seven days. Better yet for Samsung, it's followed by the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while last week's champion - the Honor 600 Pro completes the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14320, 1#] The Oppo Find X9 Ultra slipped to fourth with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max hot on its heels. Newly unveiled OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra took the sixth position, while the Galaxy A17 and Infinix GT50 Pro came in seventh and eight. The Poco X8 pair took the final two point-paying...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_18-news-72655.php

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25

It's time to upgrade your Galaxy, or you've decided that you want something fresh altogether, and the new Galaxy S26 series popped up on your radar. In case the fun-sized Samsung Galaxy S26 meets your needs, then you must definitely be considering the older Samsung Galaxy S25 as well. It's a slightly more affordable alternative to the Galaxy S26 and offers essentially the same user experience. If you have not been following Samsung's Galaxy S evolution for the last few years, you might have missed the fact that upgrades each year are few and far between, which in turn pushes consumers to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_vs_galaxy_s25_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72229.php