Huawei Chairman promises expanded satellite connectivity across cheaper phones and watches

Huawei Consumer Business Group Chairman of the Board of Directors Richard Yu has some good news for fans of both the brand and satellite connectivity. He promises that Huawei will expand satellite connectivity to lower-priced devices, so it won't be confined to high-end models only. This will be a new chapter in the company's journey, and it's necessary because, according to Yu, mobile networks don't cover enough of the world. Thus, connectivity struggles still exist. So, satellite tech is the solution. Yu also promised that satellite connectivity will come to affordable...

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Gurman: iOS 27's Siri Extensions feature will get its own App Store section

Last week, a report revealed that Apple plans to let Siri connect with third-party AI chatbots through a new ‘Extensions’ feature in iOS 27. Now, additional details about the feature have surfaced. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the Extensions feature will have its own dedicated section within the App Store, effectively serving as a marketplace for AI integrations. Users will be able to browse this section and add third-party chatbots to Siri, enabling them to run directly within the assistant. However, the feature will only work with apps that...

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Google Pixel 11 CAD-based renders leak

Earlier this month, CAD-based renders portraying the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaked, and today the vanilla Pixel 11 is getting the exact same treatment. Like the Pro Fold, this one is expected to become official in August. Compared to its predecessor from 2025, the Pixel 11 has noticeably smaller bezels, as well as a tweaked camera island design. The oval-shaped island is now fully covered by glass - the metallic part on its right side is gone. That said, the design overall is very Pixel-like and doesn't change a lot. If you were waiting for a huge redesign, this won't...

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HMD Crest 2 Pro leaks with 6,000 mAh battery

The HMD Luma is the only smartphone from the brand to launch in 2026 so far, but we may soon see a new addition to the India-exclusive Crest lineup. X user @smashx_60 shared an official-looking render and key specs for the upcoming HMD Crest 2 Pro. HMD Crest 2 Pro The device reportedly features a 6.78-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. We can spot a punch-hole cutout up top, which is said to house a 50MP front-facing camera. The device will reportedly feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset and the largest battery ever fitted on an HMD...

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Oppo Pad Mini showcased ahead of launch with extremely thin and light body

Oppo's premium small tablet Pad Mini is expected to arrive in April alongside the Find X9 Ultra, Watch X3 Mini and the Enco Clip 2 earbuds, but an Oppo official shared a short teaser video of the tablet ahead of launch. And although short, we got a glimpse of what to expect. The Pad Mini is described as "incredibly thin and light", featuring razor-thin bezels. By the looks of it, it features an aluminum-clad chassis with a simplistic design and a dual-camera setup on the back, which corroborates earlier findings. Speaking of earlier findings, recent leaks suggest that...

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Leaked iPhone 18 Pro screen protector reveals narrower Dynamic Island cutout

We’ve been seeing conflicting reports about the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 series, which has been rumored to shrink in size. We now have images of an alleged iPhone 18 Pro screen protector, which shows the slimmed-down Dynamic Island. iPhone 17 Pro screen protector (top) vs iPhone 18 Pro (bottom) The pill-shaped cutout housing the TrueDepth camera and Face ID sensors appears slimmer, and according to the post on Weibo, it measures 13.49mm compared to the 17 Pro’s 20.76mm wide cutout. Outside of the slimmer cutout, the iPhone 18 Pro appears to have identically sized display...

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