The Galaxy S26 Ultra's RAM type revealed

Renowned Samsung insider Ice Universe shared the RAM details of the upcoming S26 Ultra in a post on X. He shared that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X RAM, the same type as the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It's unclear if the capacity will change as that hasn't been upgraded since the first Galaxy S20 Ultra in 2020. Now, 12GB is more than enough, and it's unlikely that you'll run out of RAM on your phone under normal circumstances. But in recent years, competing Android flagships have normalized 16 GB of RAM as a base, and some go as high as 24 GB. So, if the S26 Ultra will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_s26_ultras_ram_is_out_and_it_disappoints-news-68969.php

This is when Apple Intelligence gets OpenAI's new GPT-5

A few hours ago, OpenAI announced ChatGPT-5, the best ChatGPT yet. Since the unveiling, you may have been wondering when Apple Intelligence will incorporate GPT-5, as right now it uses the older GPT-4o. According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple will incorporate GPT-5 into the final releases of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26. All of those are expected to start rolling out next month, which is also when the iPhone 17 family should become official. In Apple Intelligence, you can use Siri to access ChatGPT. Apple's assistant taps into ChatGPT to give answers when it's helpful for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_when_apple_intelligence_gets_openais_new_gpt5-news-68974.php

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 4 videos leak

A few weeks ago, Google officially shared a video that revealed the Pixel 10 Pro design. Later on, it even posted an image showing the whole Pixel 10 series, though that wasn’t entirely intentional. Either way, Google officially sharing details about the new series (which is coming on August 20) has not stopped the leaks. Here’s another video showing the Google Pixel 10 Pro, which was posted by Evan Blass. Unlike the original video, this one has less shadows to obscure details on the camera visor and side frame of the phone. The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has previously been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_pro_fold_and_pixel_watch_4_videos_leak-news-68971.php

Realme promises 3 Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches for these phones

Today, Realme's Head of Product Marketing Francis Wong has announced a new software update policy. The Realme 14 Pro+, 14 Pro, 14T, 15 Pro, and 15 will all receive three major Android updates as well as four years of security patches. Moving forward, all future "Number Pro", "Number T", and "Number" Realme smartphones will also receive the exact same update promise. This is of course far from what Samsung is offering on its mid-rangers, but it's a decent promise nevertheless. #NewsAlert realme 14 Pro+, 14 Pro, 14T, and 15 Pro, 15, all upgrade to the 3+4 policy. And it's a commitment for...

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Xperia is "a very important business for us", says Sony CFO

Some have expressed concern over the future of Xperia phones following reports that the company is looking for third-party manufacturers for future high-end models (Xperia mid-rangers are already made by ODMs) and after the company started to pull back from Europe. If you were among those concerned, here’s some good news. Sony Group CFO Sue Lin said that Xperia is “a very important business for us” during a briefing on the company’s financial results earlier today. Lin repeated something that Sony has stated in the past too – “communication technology is used for things other than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xperia_is_a_very_important_business_for_us_says_sony_cfo-news-68951.php

Official Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leaked marketing images show the phone from all angles

The Google Pixel 10 series is set to be unveiled this month and in keeping with tradition we are getting a bunch of leaks. Ahead of the launch, we've seen images of all the phones in the lineup, which is expected to include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Now, there are some new images of the 10 Pro XL that show the phone from all angles. In the leaked images, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is shown in the Moonstone and Obsidian color options. The largest Pixel 10 variant looks identical to the non-XL and the outgoing 9 Pro XL. You’ll see a familiar pill-shaped...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/official_google_pixel_10_pro_xl_leaked_marketing_images_show_the_phone_from_all_angles-news-68946.php

Samsung adds Voice Phishing detection in the One UI 8 phone app

AI can be fun or helpful – but sometimes it can even be dangerous. Voice cloning has already been used to scam people who receive calls from – supposedly – a loved one in trouble. But AI can be used to defend against such scams too. Samsung has added voice phishing detection to One UI 8. This only works in Korea for now and has been trained on data from the National Police Agency and the National Institute of Scientific Investigation. If your phone supports it, you will find it in the Phone app settings – look for a Voice Phishing Suspected Call Notification toggle. Enabling Voice...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_adds_voice_phishing_detection_in_the_one_ui_8_phone_app-news-68943.php

Honor 400 Smart 5G launches in Europe with big 6,500 mAh battery

Honor's mid-range lineup has just grown with the arrival of the Honor 400 Smart in Europe. This joins the 400, 400 Pro, and 400 Lite. The Honor 400 Smart is currently offered by Orange in Spain, but it will undoubtedly spread to more European markets soon. It comes with a 6.77-inch LCD screen with 720x1610 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 700-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC at the helm, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Honor 400 Smart 5G official images On the rear there's a 50 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 2 MP depth sensor, and for selfies...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_400_smart_5g_launches_in_europe_with_big_6500_mah_battery-news-68952.php

The Galaxy Buds3 FE are now officially listed on Samsung's website

Back in June we heard that Samsung was working on two pairs of more affordable TWS earbuds, and the cheaper of the two, the Galaxy Buds Core, have already been quietly launched. That leaves the Galaxy Buds3 FE, due to be placed in between the Buds Core and the Buds3 in the Korean company's portfolio. A couple of days ago a certification revealed that the Buds3 FE would have much better battery life than the original Buds FE, and today the company has listed these on its website for Latin America. They come with a $129 price tag, which may be identical to what they'll be going for in the US...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_buds3_fe_are_now_officially_listed_on_samsungs_website-news-68933.php

Instagram introduces Repost and location sharing

Today Instagram has announced some new features, including Repost, which is basically Twitter's Retweet. You can repost public reels and feed posts, and your reposts will be recommended to your friends and followers in their feeds. Reposts will also be found in a separate tab on your profile so you (or someone else) can always go back and revisit them. Reposts are credited to the original poster. So when your public reels and posts are reposted by someone else, they're recommended to that person's followers, even if those people don't follow you. Thus, you have "a new opportunity to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_introduces_repost_and_location_sharing-news-68934.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold6

It's either time for an upgrade or it's about time to try out the foldable life in general. Either way, this year's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 looks like a promising next step, but the steep price tag might make you think twice and consider the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 instead. The new Z Fold7 is a few hundred bucks more expensive in some regions, which is a substantial amount. Yet, it's the biggest generational upgrade that the Z Fold lineup has had in recent years. It offers a more refined, lightweight and compact design, better performance, larger screens and an upgraded camera setup....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_vs_galaxy_z_fold6_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-68855.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE's launch date leaks

Samsung has already confirmed that it's launching the Galaxy S25 FE earlier in the year than its predecessor (which was unveiled on September 26). You may have been wondering exactly when to expect the S25 FE to make its debut, and a new report from Samsung's home of Korea claims to have the answer. It will allegedly be introduced on September 19. That's exactly one week earlier than the S24 FE, so it does count - then again, you may have been hoping for "earlier" to mean this month or in early September. The S24 FE actually became available on October 3, so if the September 19 date is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fes_launch_date_leaks-news-68929.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy A07 bag a new round of certifications

Samsung has already confirmed that it's launching the Galaxy Tab S11 series before the end of the year, and rumors have been swirling recently about both the S11 and S11 Ultra - these are expected to be the only members of the family. Now, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has been certified by 3C in China, with the model number SM-X930. It will support 45W wired charging as revealed before. Past rumors and leaks talked about the tablet being powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400+ SoC, and having an 11,600 mAh battery, which is ever so slightly bigger than its predecessor's. The upcoming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s11_ultra_and_galaxy_a07_bag_a_new_round_of_certifications-news-68914.php

Apple's iPhone 17 launch event now has an exact rumored date

Back in mid-July, a rumor from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who is always in the loop when it comes to Apple-related info, claimed the iPhone 17 family's launch event would be taking place the week that commences on September 8. Gurman then speculated that it could happen on September 8, 9, or 10, since the 12th is a Friday and Apple never holds launch events on Fridays, and September 11 is probably a date it wants to avoid any connection to. Today, some unnamed sources from within German carriers have allegedly spilled the beans on the exact date of the upcoming event: Tuesday, September...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_iphone_17_launch_event_now_has_an_exact_rumored_date-news-68909.php

Samsung Display introduces MONT FLEX brand for foldable displays

Samsung Display will launch a new foldable display brand at the K-Display 2025, an industry exhibition of new technology that opens doors on August 7 (Thursday). The brand is dubbed “MONT FLEX”. Here’s how Samsung explains it. “M” stands for mechanical durability, “O” for opto-mechanically flat, “N” for narrow bezels and “T” for thin and lightweight design. In more detail, the M highlights innovations like the shock-resistant structure that allowed the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 displays to survive 500,000 fold cycles. The O highlights the work put into making the crease less visible....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_display_introduces_mont_flex_brand_for_foldable_displays-news-68911.php

WhatsApp is testing a new guest chats feature

WhatsApp is testing a new guest chats feature that allows users to start a chat with people who do not have a WhatsApp account. As uncovered by WABetaInfo, the feature is present in the WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.25.22.13), and it is expected to be implemented in the regular WhatsApp Android and iOS apps in the near future. WhatsApp guest chats feature The guest chat feature allows WhatsApp users to send a chat link via text message, email or social media to people in their contacts who do not have the app or an active WhatsApp account. Once the link is opened, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_testing_a_new_guest_chats_feature-news-68912.php

Ice Universe says the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't getting a new sensor for the main camera

Ice Universe just poured cold water on people hoping for a sensor upgrade on the 200MP main camera on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, there is still a fairly important upgrade coming, says the leakster. The S26 Ultra will use the same ISOCELL HP2 1/1.3” sensor that Samsung has been using since the S23 Ultra. So, no 1.1” 200MP Sony sensor. However, Ice reports that Samsung will improve the lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture. This would let 47% more light reach the sensor, compared to the f/1.7 lens on the S25 Ultra. The Galaxy S10 series was the last from Samsung to feature a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ice_universe_says_the_galaxy_s26_ultra_isnt_getting_a_new_sensor_for_the_main_camera-news-68895.php

Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ review

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iPhone 17 Air’s shockingly thin battery poses for the camera

Following a slightly confusing turn of events, we saw a report from last week claiming to showcase the iPhone 17 Air’s battery, which later turned out to be the cell for the iPhone 17 Pro. We now have actual images of the iPhone 17 Air battery thanks to a post on Korean blog Naver. The images showcase a similar-looking L-shaped battery encased in a steel sheet like the iPhone 17 Pro’s battery. iPhone 17 Air battery compared to iPhone 17 Pro's battery As per the new report, iPhone 17 Air’s battery is just 2.49mm thick, including the metal casing. That’s about three credit cards...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_airs_shockingly_thin_battery_poses-news-68892.php

iPhone 17 Pro battery leaks in new images

A few days ago, we got our first look at what was then reported as the iPhone 17 Air’s battery. It turns out the images are actually for the iPhone 17 Pro’s cell and leakster Majin Bu has now revised his initial report and added additional images. iPhone 17 Pro US version (eSIM) The iPhone 17 Pro will employ an L-shaped design with a steel casing, just like the iPhone 16 Pro. The images also show the distinct differences between the batteries for the US and Chinese versions. iPhone 17 Pro Chinese version (physical SIM slot) The version for the US market features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_battery_leaks_in_new_images-news-68885.php

Nothing Headphone (1) review

Introduction It started a few years ago with a couple of smartphones. Now, Nothing has a wide range of products, including headphones. In fact, Nothing's earbuds lineup has gained impressive popularity, and it has its fans in the office too. And after a few TWS earbuds, the company is venturing into the premium over-ear territory with the Nothing Headphones (1). The company wants to challenge titans from the likes of Bose, Sony, Apple and Sennheiser, among others. The Headphone (1) are bringing premium features, along with an aggressive price tag, which should make you think...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_1_review-news-68858.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 31

As our trending chart returns after a brief hiatus, the most unlikely of phones sits on top. The entry level Redmi 15 5G was the only noteworthy announcement of the past seven days, which undoubtedly helped it soak in the limelight and claim the top. Behind it the Samsung pair of Galaxy A56 and Galaxy S25 Ultra completes the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13826, 1#] Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max makes a very strong return to place fourth, while the Poco F7 claimed the fifth position. The Galaxy A36 came in next, while the vanilla Redmi 15 also made the chart in seventh. Redmi Note...

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Deals: Galaxy S25 series has accumulated big discounts, Poco F7 series also sees price cuts

Unless you are a fan of foldables, most of the exciting launches for the first half of the year happened months ago – and those phones have been steadily falling in price since. The initial S25 trio is crossing over into the second half of its first year and the price drops have accumulated to quite significant levels – the flagships are now well below their launch prices. This excludes the Edge model, which only arrived later. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, it’s almost €500 off, pushing it under €1,000. It will remain the best camera phone from Samsung for 2025 – the only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_galaxy_s25_series_has_accumulated_big_discounts_poco_f7_series_also_sees_price_cuts-news-68874.php

Infinix Hot 60 Pro unboxing and hands-on

This is the Infinix Hot 60 Pro, and it's the more conventional phone in the new series. While its sibling, the 60 Pro+, is a bit thinner and curvier, the Hot 60 Pro is nearly as thin and light, but has a flat design that some will like better. The regular Hot 60 Pro also has a few hardware advantages over its Pro+ counterpart - you get a dedicated AI assistant button under the volume and power keys, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Curiously, you also get a microSD slot in the Infinix Hot 60 Pro, whereas the Pro+ lacks one. Like the Infinix Hot 60 Pro+, the Pro also comes in two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_hot_60_pro_in_for_review-news-68870.php

Weekly poll results: Apple Watches surprisingly popular, Google and Samsung need to step up their game

While smartphones have converged on pretty much the same formula, there is a wide variety of smart watch/band/ring/etc. devices out there. And the results from last week’s poll are quite interesting. Most of our readers who use a smart wearable have an Apple Watch. We are pretty sure that most of our readers have Android phones, but apparently, they don’t use smart wearables all that much. That aside, Wear OS is surprisingly low – almost half the popularity of Apple’s watchOS watches. Other advanced smartwatch platforms (e.g. Huawei) are also more popular than the platform that is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poll_results_apple_watches_surprisingly_popular_google_and_samsung_need_to_step_up_their_game-news-68841.php

Deals: Moto Razr prices drop to compete with the Z Flip7 and FE, Galaxy S25 series also discounted

Samsung launched its next generation of foldables last week, but they are not without competition. Google will unveil the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (and the rest of the Pixel 10 series) on August 20 to compete with the Z Fold. Meanwhile, the two Z Flip models have to go up against Motorola’s Razrs right now. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 carries a $200 discount, which evens out with the free storage upgrade on the Galaxy Z Flip7, making the 512GB models cost the same - $1,100. The Razr Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Galaxy has a Samsung Exynos – yes, even in the US this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_moto_razr_prices_drop_to_compete_with_the_z_flip7_and_fe_galaxy_s25_series_also_discounted-news-68866.php

New rumor claims Qualcomm's chip with model number SM8845 may be called Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Qualcomm is hosting the Snapdragon Summit next month, where it's expected to introduce its new flagship chip, which will power the majority of the Android flagships next year. The chip reportedly has model number SM8850 and will either be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. There have also been rumors of another high-end Snapdragon chip, having model number SM8845, and according to popular leakster Digital Chat Station, it may be called Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Note that this is not the Snapdragon 8s Gen 5, which would succeed the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The Snapdragon 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_8845_snapdragon_8_gen_5_naming_convention-news-68882.php