TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra 5G listed ahead of official IFA debut

TCL is getting ready to unveil a new smartphone at IFA in Berlin in the next few days, it seems. The device, called NxtPaper 60 Ultra 5G, has now been listed by Amazon Germany ahead of the official announcement. The listing tells us that the device has a 7.2-inch FHD+ NxtPaper screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a "long lasting battery" that unfortunately isn't detailed any further. In the box you only get a USB-C cable, no charger. The phone runs Android 15, disappointingly since Android 16 was released by Google in June. Amazon is going to offer the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_nxtpaper_60_ultra_5g_listed_ahead_of_official_ifa_debut-news-69276.php

Motorola Edge 60 Neo, G06, and G06 Power official renders leak

Motorola's Edge 60 family is apparently still missing one member - the Edge 60 Neo. This is seemingly coming soon, as official-looking renders showing it have been leaked today. There are no specs to go with these unfortunately, the only thing that's clear from the images is that its design is fully in line with the rest of the series. Hopefully more details will be outed soon. Motorola Edge 60 Neo leaked renders The oft-rumored Moto G06 has also made an appearance, smiling for the camera in its own set of official-looking renders. Moto G06 leaked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_60_neo_g06_and_g06_power_official_renders_leak-news-69274.php

Samsung's Exynos 2600 runs Geekbench again with improved scores

Back in July, Samsung's Exynos 2600 chipset was spotted in the Geekbench online database with some less than impressive results - a 2,155 single-core score and a 7,788 multi-core score. Today the chip has run the benchmark again, with much improved scores, and ones that finally live up to its flagship level. This time, it managed a 3,309 single-core score and an 11,256 multi-core score, so Samsung is definitely tweaking things for the better, seeing as how these results are close to Apple's M3 and beat Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Exynos 2600's second benchmark score shows a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_exynos_2600_runs_geekbench_again_with_improved_scores-news-69277.php

Tecno Pova Slim 5G to debut on September 4

Tecno will launch the Pova Slim 5G on September 4. The upcoming handset is claimed to be the slimmest 5G smartphone in the world with a curved display. Earlier this month, a rumor hinted that Tecno will be bringing the Spark Slim concept phone to India, but under a different name. It appears that the phone will debut as the Tecno Pova Slim 5G, but will otherwise be very similar to the concept. Tecno hasn’t shared any details about the upcoming Pova Slim 5G, but a Flipkart microsite details some of its features. The handset will come with the company’s Ella AI smart assistant with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_slim_5g_to_debut_in_india_on_september_4-news-69275.php

iPhone shipments will help the smartphone market grow this year, IDC predicts

The smartphone market will grow 1% in 2025 compared to 2024, IDC now predicts, and this growth will be driven by iPhone shipments, which are expected to be up 3.9% year-on-year (YoY). IDC expects the total number of smartphone shipments to reach 1.24 billion this year. The 1% growth prediction is an improvement from the analyst house's previous forecast of 0.6%, and the difference seems to be more or less entirely down to iPhones being expected to sell better. Healthy replacement demand will push growth into 2026, when the market is predicted to ship 1.2% more units than this year....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_shipments_will_help_the_smartphone_market_grow_this_year_idc_predicts-news-69250.php

Honor MagicBook Art 14 2025 in for review

You may have heard of the MagicBook Art 14, Honor's super-svelte 1kg laptop with an impressive 14.6-inch OLED display. We reviewed the 2024 model in both Intel and Snapdragon configuration and loved it! Now that we have a new model for 2025 it's time to see what it's about. It may not look vastly different, but it's better in some significant ways. Before we go over them, let's get the unboxing out of the way. The Honor MagicBook Art 14 2025 comes in Mocha Brown, Sunrise White, and Emerald Green and starts at £1,499.99 (€1,699). As before, you get a single configuration - 32 GB of RAM,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicbook_art_14_2025_in_for_review-news-69251.php

Samsung Notes updated with landscape support, other improvements

One UI 8 was a major overhaul of Samsung’s user interface, but the company’s first-party apps are getting their own improvements too - it’s not just the base UI. For example, the Samsung Notes app just got an updated version with two new features and some bug fixes. The two major additions are support for landscape layout and support for sticky notes. The former refers to creating notes with the “page” oriented horizontally, not having the option to use the app in landscape orientation (which was already supported). This will be a great fit for tablets like the newly announced Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_notes_updated_with_landscape_support_other_improvements-news-69244.php

Xiaomi announces HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16, beta rollout begins shortly

Xiaomi officially announced HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 for its phones and gave a list of devices that are eligible for beta testing. It's important to note that the announcement was for the Chinese market, so some features may vary, and the release dates will likely be different as well. The new HyperOS 3.0 brings a slight visual revamp with new icons, a new status bar and the addition of Super Island. Additionally, 3.0 also offers AI capability improvements and under-the-hood tweaks for enhanced performance. The Super Island feature is much like the Dynamic Island on iOS. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_announces_its_hyperos_30_software_based_on_android_16_beta_rollout_begins_shortly-news-69252.php

Some Nothing Phone (3) in-store demo units were showing fake camera samples

Nothing has landed itself in hot water – due to an oversight, according to company co-founder Akis Evangelidis. Here’s what happened: in-store demo units of the Nothing Phone (3) had pre-loaded sample images with the note “Judge for yourself. Here’s what our community has captured with Phone (3).” One small problem – those images weren’t captured with the Phone (3). And they weren’t taken by community members either for that matter. It was quickly discovered that the images in question come from stock photo marketplace Stills: person by the window, a full glass, rounded headlight, spiral...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/some_nothing_phone_3_instore_demo_units_were_showing_fake_camera_samples-news-69234.php

LG is pushing Apple to use the iPad Pro's Tandem OLED tech in future iPhones

Apple's newest iPad Pros are using Tandem OLED display panels provided primarily by LG Display, and the Korean company has been trying to convince Apple to take the same tech and put it into future iPhones. It hasn't succeeded thus far, but according to a new report, Apple might incorporate Tandem OLED panels in the 2028 iPhones (so presumably the iPhone 20 family - or will that be XX?). No decision has been made by Apple so far, but of course LG would like the Cupertino company to choose this tech, since that would mean it would either be the sole supplier for displays for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_is_pressuring_apple_to_use_the_ipad_pros_tandem_oled_tech_in_future_iphones-news-69235.php

Report: TSMC 2nm chips on track for Q4 mass production

Earlier this year, we saw a report which claimed that TSMC is struggling with its 2nm chip yield. This was rumored to lead to delays for key customers like Apple, but a new report from DigiTimes claims that TSMC has things under control now and 2nm chip mass production is on track for Q4 this year. According to the new report, TSMC will simultaneously begin mass producing 2nm chips at its Baoshan and Kaohsiung plants in Taiwan, with a combined monthly wafer output of 45,000 to 50,000 units by the end of this year. The figure is expected to double in 2026. Apple, AMD, Qualcomm,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_tsmc_2nm_chips_on_track_for_q4_mass_production_-news-69236.php

Google starts delivering Pixel 10 pre-orders

Google officially unveiled the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold last week, when it also started taking pre-orders for them. Today reports are starting to come in on social media about the first deliveries of those pre-orders taking place. This is notable because the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL are only expected to become available in stores tomorrow. #Pixel10ProXL delivered early @madebygoogle @GoogleIndia pic.twitter.com/U3XVSOrzla— Rakesh (@rakeshkhabiya) August 27, 2025 Multiple people from the UK, Australia, and India report that they have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_starts_delivering_pixel_10_preorders-news-69237.php

vivo V60 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v60-review-2874.php

iPhone 17 Pro reverse wireless charging probably isn't happening

Yesterday a rumor (in Chinese) claimed the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max would get reverse wireless charging support, in a first for any Apple smartphone ever. Don't take out the champagne just yet, though. Google just launched the Pixel 10 family with Qi2 wireless charging with built-in magnets - this is essentially the same tech that Apple uses under the MagSafe brand, since Apple practically open-sourced it a few years back in a bid to get it to be the industry standard, which it now is. So, it's the same thing but under a different name, and yet Google had to leave out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_reverse_wireless_charging_probably_isnt_happening-news-69210.php

Honor Magic V Flip 2 Jimmy Choo edition in for review

Today we have the brand new Honor Magic V Flip 2 in for review, and it comes in this special finish, done in collaboration with renowned fashion designer, Prof.Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat OBE. The phone is currently exclusive to China, where it ships with an 80W charger and a USB-A to USB-C cable. It also comes with two two-piece cases for the phone - the one on the left is a purple-tinted, half-transparent one, while the case on the right has a sparkly finish but is fully transparent. Two cases and an 80W charger The Jimmy Choo special edition features a subtle crystal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v_flip_2_jimmy_choo_edition_in_for_review-news-69214.php

Latest Play Store update flags power-hungry watch faces

Google is rolling out a nifty update to the Play Store on Wear OS smartwatches that flags watch faces with high power consumption. With Play Store version 47.7, watch face listings now carry battery-efficiency warnings. If you’ve ever selected a slick, animated face only to discover your Wear OS watch barely makes it through the day, then this update will be highly useful. These warnings specifically target faces loaded with heavy animations, dynamic data feeds, or frequent phone interactions. It’s a thoughtful addition to Wear OS as it will help steer users toward more efficient...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_play_store_update_flags_powerhungry_watch_faces-news-69217.php

Samsung wins an award for next-gen cooling tech

Samsung's next-generation Peltier cooling technology, co-developed with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, has received a 2025 R&D 100 award, which is apparently often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Engineering and the Oscars of Innovation. The award is handed out by R&D World Magazine and recognizes the world's 100 most innovative technologies each year. The Peltier cooling tech was first unveiled earlier this year in a publication in the science journal Nature Communications. Samsung engineers worked with Dr. Rama Venkatasubramanian's thermoelectrics research...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wins_an_award_for_nextgen_cooling_tech-news-69198.php

Google will make Android's Quick Share work with iPhones

Google and Samsung launched the unified Quick Share on Android last year, and now it seems like the search giant is busy making it compatible with iPhones... somehow. A teardown of the latest Google Play Services beta app has revealed this fact, actually confirming an initial report from almost a year ago. Clearly then, it's taking some time, but it's still coming. And when the functionality does arrive, here's a screen you'll see on your Android smartphone when attempting to share something with an iPhone while not being signed into your Google account: So, interestingly, it seems...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_make_androids_quick_share_work_with_iphones-news-69199.php

The Xiaomi 16 Pro is rumored to drop the quad-curved display

Last week, we heard that the Xiaomi 16 Pro will have a slightly larger 6.8” display (possibly as big as 6.85”), which is up from 6.73” on the Xiaomi 15 Pro. Leakster Smart Pikachu has some good news for those that didn’t love the quad-curved display of the 2024 model – Xiaomi is going with a flat panel this time. Curved sides “hide” the real thickness of bezels, so Xiaomi will reportedly slim down the bezels of the flat display to compensate and make the 15 Pro and 16 Pro look comparable. The new display will have improved eye protection technology that will work at high brightness...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_xiaomi_16_pro_is_rumored_to_drop_the_quadcurved_display-news-69196.php

Realme's 10,000+ mAh battery phone also has a built-in cooling fan

Realme is going to unveil a phone with at least 10,000 mAh battery capacity during its "828 Fan Festival" on August 27. The company has already teased this device, and today it's revealed something new. The device will also have a built-in cooling fan - that is, unless the company plans to unveil more than one handset during its 828 Fan Festival, that's also a possibility of course. Unfortunately, no other specs have been shared by the brand, so everything besides the battery capacity and cooling fan's presence remains a mystery. But it did show us the phone's back at least, here it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realmes_10000_mah_battery_phone_also_has_a_builtin_cooling_fan-news-69197.php

Gurman: Apple working on three major iPhone redesigns

The iPhone has looked pretty much the same since the iPhone 12, but that might be about to change soon. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will finally be bringing some major design changes to the iPhone lineup. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that Apple has planned three years of major iPhone redesigns starting with the iPhone 17 Air that is expected to launch next month. The slim Air model is rumored to replace the iPhone 16 Plus variant. The iPhone 17 Air is said to offer a single rear camera and feature Apple’s first in-house modem. It will offer a smaller...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_working_on_three_major_iphone_redesigns_gurman-news-69187.php

Honor X7d announced with a 6.77-inch display and Snapdragon 685

The Honor X7d is here as the latest member of the company's affordable series focusing on big batteries and extra durability. Honor X7d is built around a 6.77-inch LCD with a refresh rate up to 120Hz, a step up from the previous model, but retains the 720p+ resolution. The phone offers SGS 5-star certification for drop-survival. The handset also boasts IP65 certification, meaning it can handle dust and water jets. Honor X7d The two-year-old Snapdragon 685 sits behind the wheel, paired with either 12GB/128GB, 16GB/128GB or 16GB/256GB memory. The camera setup on the back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x7d_announced_with_a_677inch_display_and_snapdragon_685-news-69174.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 34

Two of the most popular smartphone lineups got their latest additions this week as Google unveiled the Pixel 10 series, while Xiaomi gave us the first three members of the Redmi Note 15 family. Understandably, the trending chart is barely recognizable, with an influx of new names. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ ended up on top, while the Pixel 10 Pro got the silver medal. The Redmi Note 15 Pro completed the brand-new podium, compared to last week. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13987, 1#] The Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A17 are the best-positioned of the few remaining representatives of the old...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_34-news-69186.php

Deals: the Google Pixel 10 series, Watch 4 and Buds 2a are now on pre-order

Google opened a new chapter in the Pixel phone story – the first models with TSMC-made chipsets are up for pre-order. Three of the new models will start shipping next week, the foldable won’t be out until early October. The prices are the same as last year, which is great – even better, Amazon throws in gift cards with pre-orders. The Google Pixel 10 is the first vanilla model to have a telephoto lens. However, it loses the large 1/1.31” sensor in the main and the high-resolution ultra-wide of the Pixel 9. The new model comes with a $100 Amazon Gift Card. You may be tempted to get the old...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_google_pixel_10_series_watch_4_and_buds_2a_are_now_on_preorder-news-69163.php

Weekly poll results: the Redmi 15 series is too low end to incite any interest

We live in strange times – prices of old hardware are going up instead of down. This puts affordable devices in a tough spot as hitting their price points becomes quite a challenge. The Redmi 15 series is a good example of that – in last week’s poll we asked you whether you had an interest in any of the three models and the responses are less than positive. The predominant opinion is that these are too low end and that you can get more for your money with other models. Starting with the Redmi 15 5G, this one has the best chance – some would get it for themselves, others would recommend...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_redmi_15_series_is_too_low_end_to_incite_any_interest-news-69147.php

Oppo F31, F31 Pro, and F31 Pro+ are coming, main specs leak

Oppo is apparently preparing a new line of smartphones for launch in India. It will comprise three models: the F31, F31 Pro, and F31 Pro+. Today on X a tipster has seemingly revealed their main specs, so let's dive right in. The F31 is allegedly powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, paired with a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging. The F31 Pro keeps the same battery capacity and charging spec, but switches up the chipset to the Dimensity 7300. Finally, the Pro+ model is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC instead, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f31_f31_pro_and_f31_pro_are_coming_main_specs_leak-news-69176.php

Oppo A6 5G shows up on TENAA

An unannounced Oppo phone was spotted on TENAA getting its certification under the PLS120 model name. This will most likely be the Oppo A6 5G. Its specs look pretty similar to those of the Reno 14F 5G, but there are some differences. The TENAA document mentions a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2372 pixel resolution and 1073.74 million color depth. The chipset is an unnamed octa-core part with a 2.4GHz rated clock speed, so it might not actually be the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 found inside the Reno 14F and Reno 13F. It is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a6_5g_shows_up_on_tenaa-news-69183.php

Realme 15T spotted in the wild

A few days ago, a Realme RMX5111, purported to be the Realme 15T, was spotted on GeekBench, rocking a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. Now, a fresh new leak actually shows a unit in the wild. We get a few specs alongside the single photo as well. The leak reaffirms the Dimensity 6400 Max chipset and 8GB RAM setup, plus 128GB of storage. However, that is most definitely only one of the available memory configs. Realme 15T in the wild The realme 15T apparently has a 6.5-inch FullHD+ AMOLED display and a large 7,000 mAh battery. The phone reports its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15t_spotted_in_the_wild-news-69181.php