The top Samsung Galaxy S25 FE version isn't available in the US

Samsung finally made the Galaxy S25 FE official earlier today, following many months of rumors, leaks, and speculation about it. The phone is already available in a lot of countries, with no pre-order period to speak of - you can just buy one. [#InlinePriceWidget,14042,1#] If you are in the US, however, your options will be more limited than elsewhere, as Samsung has decided to only offer two versions of the phone over there, instead of the three it's selling in places like Europe. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE So you can get the phone with 128GB or 256GB of storage in the US, but...

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Ulefone's new brand RugOne debuts with Xever 7 rugged phones with swappable batteries

Last week, we exclusively reported that Ulefone would unveil the Armor Pad 5 Ultra tablet with a built-in projector at IFA, which begins tomorrow in Berlin, Germany. Now we've learned from a reliable source that RugOne - a new, premium rugged phone brand incubated by Ulefone - will also debut at IFA. The name RugOne is a blend of "Rugged" and "Top One," and we are told that RugOne will address the demand for durable, sustainable, and repairable outdoor technology. Moreover, RugOne will leverage Ulefone's manufacturing expertise and supply chain and will be committed to creating...

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Google Pixel 10 review

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Samsung Galaxy S26 dummies showcase updated design

While we’re several months away from their unveiling, the Galaxy S26 series has now leaked in a new image revealing their key design characteristics. The image is shared by Sonny Dickson, who holds a solid track record and showcases dummy molds for the three S26 members. From left to right, we have the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The S26 Edge stands out from the group thanks to its rectangular camera island. The look would be a big departure from the S25 Edge, which had a simple camera bump around the two lenses. If this is indeed the S26 Edge, then it...

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Xiaomi 16 Ultra to feature a very prominent Leica logo

According to a new leak by a tipster over on X, the upcoming Xiaomi 16 Ultra will feature a very prominent Leica logo - the famous one, in fact, with the red circle and white Leica lettering inside it. Thus, it seems that Xiaomi's partnership with Leica is still going strong, and might even become stronger than it has been, if this is any indication. The image below is of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, by the way, modified to showcase what the Leica logo will look like on its successor. This red and white Leica logo was featured on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's box, but not on the phone itself. The...

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Polar Loop is a screenless, subscription-free wrist wearable

Polar is a well-known brand in the wearables market and it just announced its first passive wrist wearable. Polar Loop is a direct competitor to the Whoop band, but it ditches the additional subscription model while offering 24/7 health and activity tracking. Polar Loop in Night Black Polar Loop features a textile band which comes in three launch color options - Greige Sand, Night Black, and Brown Copper, with six additional options also available. That’s attached to a stainless-steel buckle which houses Polar’s Precision Prime sensor. The entire package is just 29 grams,...

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Netflix updates Moments feature, making it easier to share the best bits from movies and shows

Many movies and TV shows live or die based on their memeability – and Netflix knows this too well. For example, the dance scene from Wednesday has over 70 million views on YouTube alone. But Netflix has its own way to create and share clips. It’s called Moments and was introduced last year – except it was more of a bookmark feature. Today, the company is updating it to allow users to set both a start and an end point, essentially creating a short clip. That’s a lot more useful for sharing concrete moments (which may or may not go viral). Releasing it now is no coincidence – part 2 of...

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Samsung's tri-fold smartphone may not be coming as soon as previously reported

Samsung's much-anticipated tri-fold smartphone might be coming later than recently reported. According to new information out of Korea, the device will be announced next month at the earliest, and is due to be released in November. This comes contrary to what we heard yesterday, when the same source, weirdly enough, claimed it would be going official by the end of this month. Of course, after such a long wait, a month or two more isn't that big of a deal. Huawei is launching its second-generation tri-fold device this month, however, and the Mate XTs will be the main competitor to...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra images leak ahead of Thursday's reveal

Are you excited for Thursday’s Galaxy Event? There (probably) won’t be any surprises due to extensive leaks – case in point, here is a look at the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, courtesy of Evan Blass. First, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is coming in four colors. The Navy version was listed in Portugal complete with full specs (and again here). The other colors will be called Jetblack, White and Icyblue, but Navy will be the hero color. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in Navy, Jetblack, White and Icyblue In short, the phone is getting the full Exynos 2400 chipset (not...

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Only one of the iPhone 17 devices is getting a price hike, new report says

We've heard a few times recently about Apple launching the iPhone 17 family with price hikes. As revealed today in a new research note by JPMorgan, things don't seem to be that dire after all. If the research note in question is accurate, then the iPhone 17 Pro will indeed get $100 more expensive than its predecessor, but it will get 256GB base storage too, double the amount of the iPhone 16 Pro which starts at 128GB - so in an Apples to Apples comparison, it's actually the same price as the 256GB iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 17 is expected to start at $799 just like its predecessor,...

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Report: Samsung tri-fold could be unveiled this month

Samsung has been working on its first tri-fold smartphone for a while now and it’s reportedly already in mass production. A new report from ET News suggests Samsung may announce the device earlier than previously expected at a special Unpacked event later this month. That would then be followed by a commercial rollout in November. Based on new supply chain information, Samsung has narrowed down its production estimates to just 50,000 units. That’s significantly less than previous estimates, which claimed Samsung would manufacture 200,000 units of the tri-fold. A first-generation...

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OnePlus 15 certification reveals faster charging

The OnePlus 13 supports 100W wired charging, but it looks like its successor may go above that, and rather significantly so. A OnePlus device with the model number CPH2747 has received TÜV certification. The model number starting with "CPH" reveals that this is a global model (the Chinese market specific variants start with "P", in the case of the OnePlus 15 it's PLK110 presumably). The certification also tells us that this handset will support 120W wired charging, 20% over the OnePlus 13's capability. Unfortunately there's no way, right now, to 100% confirm that the CPH2747 model number...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_certification_reveals_faster_charging_-news-69317.php

HMD Pulse 2 Pro listed with key specs

Just ahead of IFA 2025, HMD’s Pulse 2 Pro managed to leak thanks to a listing by a Swiss retailer. The listing comes with detailed specs and images confirming all there is to know about the upcoming budget device. Pulse 2 Pro (TA-1687) is listed in Black and Green colors and features a revised camera island compared to its predecessor with a dual-tone finish. We can see two camera sensors stacked vertically alongside the LED flash. Based on the spec details, the Pulse 2 Pro is bringing a 50MP main shooter with OIS. HMD Pulse 2 Pro in black The front houses a 6.72-inch IPS...

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Apple store employees in the EU are getting eSIM training, iPhone 17 may remove physical slot

In the US, ever since the iPhone 14 family, Apple's smartphones have lacked a physical SIM card slot, instead relying on eSIM. The company hasn't removed the physical slot anywhere else so far, but that may change with the iPhone 17 generation. According to "a source familiar with the matter", retail employees at Apple Authorized Resellers across the EU are required to complete a training course related to iPhones with eSIM support by September 5. That timing is telling since the iPhone 17 launch event is taking place only four days later on September 9. This will be just a memory if...

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vivo taps popular photographer to show off the portrait skills of the vivo V60

Following vivo V60’s introduction in India, the phone launched internationally starting with the Malaysian, Taiwanese and Vietnamese markets. That second launch event was held in Malaysia and it kicked off the V Series Portrait Master Project. This project is described as “a global initiative that will bring together cutting-edge mobile imaging technology with the artistry of world-class portrait photographers”. This is just the start – with every new V-series generation, vivo will introduce a new phase of the project and each will be headed by a different acclaimed photographer. The...

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G rolls out to more European markets

Samsung’s affordable A series phone, the Galaxy A17 5G, is now available for purchase in additional European countries. The handset first made its appearance online in early August and subsequently went on sale in the UK. It was also launched in India late last month. The Galaxy A17 5G is now available in Germany, the Netherlands, and several other EU countries. In Germany, the handset is priced at €229 ($270) for the 128 GB variant. The 256 GB storage option will cost you €309 (​​$360). Customers planning to buy the Galaxy A17 before September 18 via the Samsung online store in...

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Huawei MatePad Mini teased ahead of launch

It’s Huawei’s turn to launch a compact tablet as the brand is now teasing its MatePad Mini. The device is set to launch in China on September 4 alongside the Mate XTs tri-fold, FreeBuds 7i, Mate TV and other new Huawei ecosystem devices. Huawei MatePad Mini teaser (machine translated from Chinese) The latest teaser shows that the MatePad Mini will feature a punch hole cutout on its screen. The panel features thin bezels all around, and it appears to be in the 8–9-inch size, although Huawei has not yet confirmed the actual dimensions. The back gets a circular camera module in...

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iPhone 17 series cases leak ahead of September 9 event

Apple has officially confirmed a launch event for September 9, where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While we wait for the announcement, a tipster has shared new cases for the iPhone 17 lineup. Prolific leaker Evan Blass has taken to X to share iPhone 17 cases from well-known brand Urban Armor Gear (UAG). The cases show the rear camera design for the iPhone 17 Air and the Pro models. The iPhone 17 is expected to look very similar to the outgoing iPhone 16, whereas the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will get a redesigned...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 35

Apple confirmed the announcement date for its iPhone 17 series and the specs page of the iPhone 17 Pro Max immediately became the most searched in our database. It pushed the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ to second, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 gained a couple of spots to complete the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13987, 1#] The Samsung Galaxy A56 retained its fourth spot as the Google Pixel 10 Pro in fifth, made it four different makers in the top 5. The Galaxy S25 Ultra came in sixth, followed by the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The vivo V60's popularity was also on the rise, ranking eighth, ahead...

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The iPhone 17 is coming on September 9, Galaxy S25 FE rumors, Week 35 in review

Apple made it official - the iPhone 17 series' announcement, among is coming on September 9. At the event, Apple will unveil the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The tagline Apple chose for this event is "awe-dropping" - get it? The Galaxy S26 Ultra's battery capacity was tipped in a certification filing, and it's the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra's - a rated capacity of 4,855mAh, which translates to a typical capacity of 5,000mAh. At least we could still hope for faster 65W charging. Realme showed us two concepts during its 828 Fan Festival in China. The...

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Weekly poll results: Pixel 10 and 10 Pro score high, 10 Pro XL not so much, Pro Fold in trouble

Last week’s poll shows that the four Pixel 10 models will go on different trajectories – and not all of them are pointed towards success. A broad view of the series shows that price is a concern – Google didn’t raise the prices compared to the 9-series, but many people have trouble justifying the cost. Even though availability is still limited to only select markets, this didn’t prove to be a huge issue. Google’s battery woes (most visible in the a-series) have given it a bad reputation. Worse, the news that Pixel 10 phones will start to gradually restrict battery capacity and...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 receives second One UI 8 beta update

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 recently received the second One UI 8 beta update, and now it's the Galaxy Z Fold6 that's receiving the Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta 2 update. The update has firmware version F956BXXU2ZYHB and requires a download of about 930MB. It comes with the September 2025 Android security patch and fixes some bugs. You can check the screenshot below for more details. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 One UI 8 Beta 2 update's changelog This beta update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is currently seeding in India, but the rollout should expand to other regions...

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Deals: Samsung Galaxy S25 series, S24 FE discounted, OnePlus 13 and 13R also on sale

On Thursday next week, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S25 FE and the new Galaxy Tab S11 flagship slates. There are no official details for the S25 FE yet, but we’ve seen leaks and we can guess that it will be an evolution of last year’s S24 FE with a new chipset. Speaking of the Galaxy S24 FE, it started at $650 for the base 8/128GB model and we can expect the S25 FE to cost the same or thereabouts – plus some pre-order perks, of course (perhaps the new Galaxy Buds3 FE). Of course, the old S24 FE no longer costs as much as it did back then – you can grab one for $460 right now. But should...

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Samsung is getting its chip licenses revoked in China

Samsung and SK Hynix seem to be caught in a crossfire between the US-China trade war, as the two chip manufacturers are getting their licenses revoked by the US Commerce Department and won't be able to use new equipment in their Chinese factories. Samsung and SK Hynix both have chip manufacturing facilities in several countries, including China. The interesting bit about the Chinese factories, however, is the fact that Samsung, for example, produces legacy chips over there, leaving the production of high-end chips in South Korea and the US. The US is a key partner in the chip...

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