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