Redmi Note 15 Pro series to be available in new colors starting Jan 1

The Redmi Note 15 Pro lineup debuted in China in August. Now, months later, the Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ are receiving new color options to mark the New Year 2026 celebrations. Redmi revealed the new color options on Weibo, but they are also available for pre-order online via the official Xiaomi China store. The Redmi Note 15 Pro will be sold in a new Cherry Red color option. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+, on the other hand, will be available in a Mocha Brown color. The new color options offer a leather-like texture. They will go on sale starting January 1. The Note 15 Pro...

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Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro chipsets revealed in new leak

Over the past few months, multiple rumors surrounding the Redmi Turbo 5 series have surfaced online. Now, a fresh leak has revealed the chipsets expected to power the Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Redmi Turbo 5 will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC, whereas the Turbo 5 Pro will use the Dimensity 9500e chipset. Redmi Turbo 4 It’s worth noting that both Dimensity chipsets have yet to be announced. As per a recent rumor, the Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra on December 25, although another leak...

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Samsung's upcoming Brain Health feature detects early signs of dementia

At CES next month, where it's holding a product launch in its own standalone exhibition space, Samsung is now rumored to be demonstrating a new Brain Health feature that detects early signs of dementia. This will work by analyzing various metrics, and will join Samsung's many other preventative healthcare features, which include blood pressure monitoring, ECG, and irregular heart rhythm notifications. The new Brain Health feature will use data collected by Samsung smartphones and smartwatches, including gait patterns, changes in a user's voice, and sleep status. Based on analysis of...

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Here's the iQOO Z11 Turbo in all four colors

The iQOO Z11 Turbo's teaser campaign continues in China, where the brand has now showcased its rear design in all four colors in which it will be sold. As you can see, it will be offered in pink, black, white, and blue. iQOO Z11 Turbo colors The phone has a metal frame, a glass back, a 6.59-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, a 200MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, a 32MP selfie snapper, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 7,600 mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC,...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to come with new lens to combat flare

We've heard a few rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera system, and the latest, coming out of China, claims Samsung will address some camera issues with its upcoming flagship. We are referring to a post by popular tipster Ice Universe on Weibo. It is in Chinese, and machine translation to English suggests the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera will have reduced lens flare. Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature "enhanced lens and coating technology," and skin tones will no longer turn yellow in images. Ice Universe's Weibo post machine translated from Chinese...

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Realme Neo8 Infinite edition retail box leaks, display specs revealed

A recent leak suggested that the Realme Neo8 will debut in China in January. Now, another leak hints that Realme may also introduce a Neo8 Infinite edition alongside it. The Realme Neo8 Infinite edition’s retail box image has surfaced online. According to the tipster who shared the image, the box notes that the phone will feature a Samsung screen. Meanwhile, leakster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the Neo8 series will come with a Samsung-made display that will offer a refresh rate of 165Hz. The screen is said to use the latest luminescent material and offer specs similar to...

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Oppo Find N6 tipped to pack a 200MP rear camera

Oppo’s next foldable flagship phone, the Find N6, is rumored to launch in February 2026. While there’s no official announcement regarding the launch, a new leak has revealed new details about the foldable. According to well known leakster Digital Chat Station, the Find N6 will feature a triple rear camera setup with two 50MP sensors and a 200MP sensor. Oppo Find N5 featured a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. The tipster believes that Oppo may use the 200MP sensor for the periscope telephoto camera. Previously, the phone was tipped to offer a 50MP periscope telephoto. The Oppo...

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Poco M8's launch date and design revealed

Poco has announced it will unveil the Poco M8 in India on January 8 at 12 PM local time. The company said that the Poco M8 is "built for a new generation of users who seek performance with standout aesthetic," and it will bring a fresh design-led approach to the mid-range smartphone segment in India. Poco hasn't detailed the M8's specs sheet, but the brand said it will be 7.35mm thin and weigh 178 g, making it the "slimmest and lightest" smartphone in the segment. Slim by design. Sharp by attitude.7.35mm thin.Built to stand apart.#DesignedToSlay #PocoM85G pic.twitter.com/Rf4ByGbd39—...

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Latest batch of Oppo Find X9s key specs emerge

Oppo is expected to launch new members in its Find X9 series soon, and one of those will be the Find X9s. The device is rumored to feature compact dimensions in line with its predecessor and we now have more details thanks to tipster Digital Chat Station who revealed the upcoming phone’s key specs. As per the report, Find X9s will bring a 6.3” flat OLED display featuring an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The panel is expected to feature LTPS technology and a 1.5K resolution based on previous info from the same source. Oppo Find X9 Pro The more interesting bit is the cameras....

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You’ve been targeted by government spyware. Now what?

Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO's Pegasus or Paragon's Graphite. What happens after receiving a threat notification?

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Samsung is bringing Google Photos to its TVs

Samsung announced that it is bringing Google Photos to its smart TVs. This would mark the first time Google Photos is available as an app on any TV platform, as even Google's own Android TVs currently don't have native support. Google Photos is set to debut in three feature tiers starting in early 2026, with Memories being the first available feature. As per Samsung’s press release, Memories will “show curated stories based on people, locations and meaningful moments”, and the feature will be exclusive to eligible Samsung TVs from March. Samsung TV users are also getting access to...

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Honor Power 2 launch date revealed, to pack a 10,080mAh battery

Honor has finally confirmed the launch date of the Power 2 and has also revealed its rear design and color options. The upcoming smartphone will pack a massive 10,080mAh battery. In a Weibo post, Honor announced that the Power 2 will debut in China on January 5. The company also showcased the phone’s rear design, which closely resembles the iPhone 17 Pro. The phone will be available in an orange color option similar to the iPhone. The Honor Power 2 appears to have three camera cutouts housed inside a rectangular module that spreads across the width of the phone. It will be...

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The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

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Top 20 most popular phones of the year 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we look back at the most popular phones of the year. Here are the Top 20 phones that you searched for the most in the last 12 months – we’re including phones that launched in November 2024, as it wouldn’t be fair to them to only give them less than a quarter to climb the ranks. Is this list what you expected it to be? Seeing some of these phones make it in the Top 20 is certainly no surprise, but a few unexpected models snuck in. Also, there are industry trends around 4G/5G and foldables that we need to talk about. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra claimed the top...

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CMF Headphone Pro review

Introduction and unboxing Nothing's CMF brand is moving fast. What started off as an affordable brand that relies on style to compensate for any technical deficiencies has now evolved into a market disruptor that covers everything up to the midrange. We're now getting more and more "Pro" devices from CMF - a phone Pro, a watch Pro, and, yes, the Headphone Pro we have for review today. It's a feature-rich set that looks Pro but costs less than you'd think. At just €99, it already undercuts a lot of its competitors. CMF even runs a 20% discount from time to time, and the "Sold Out"...

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The 7 top space and defense tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the space and defense tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

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2025 Winners and losers: Google

Google's hardware division didn't have a particularly strong 2025, releasing new phones that didn't really stand out as particularly innovative. That's not the best strategy in any market, but it's particularly damaging in those outside the US where more makers are present. And, sure, Google isn't primarily a hardware company, but it makes phones, earbuds, and smartwatches every year and fails to make a meaningful market impact against the likes of Samsung and Apple, its main rivals. Still, Google's phones are getting better and better even if not always at an impressive pace. There are...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 series could be getting satellite voice calls

Before you get too excited, nothing is confirmed as of yet. We only recently learned about the Samsung Exynos 2600 chip – the first to be made on a 2nm process. Said chip is rumored to power the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip8 and potentially the S26 family in at least one country. Back when the Exynos 2600 was unveiled, Samsung was suspiciously silent about its modem. Now details have started coming in about an Exynos Modem 5410, which could be a part of the Exynos 2600 package. The Exynos Modem 5410 integrates LTE DTC, NB IoT NTN, and NR NTN on a single chip. NB IoT NTN, or NarrowBand...

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Nothing OS 4.0 stable update rolling out for CMF Phone 1, CMF Phone 2 Pro will get it in the coming weeks

Nothing has released the stable version of the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 for the CMF Phone 1. The company says Nothing OS 4.0 "brings a more refined and personal experience, with visual refreshes, deeper customisation across the system, and improvements designed to make everyday use smoother and more comfortable." You can head over here to learn more about what's new in Nothing OS 4.0. The Nothing OS 4.0 update is rolling out in phases for the CMF Phone 1. The CMF Phone 2 Pro will get the update "in the coming weeks," while the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite will start receiving it "at...

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These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2025

The very best reporting and investigative journalism from our friends at other publications.

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Honor Win and Win RT go official with 10,000mAh battery, active cooling fan

The Honor Win and Win RT have been announced in China. The gaming-focused phones come with the latest flagship Snapdragon chipsets, an active cooling fan, up to 185Hz refresh rate, and massive 10,000mAh batteries. The Honor Win is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which is coupled with the Adreno 830 GPU. Meanwhile, the Win RT gets the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The phones get up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, and 1TB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. Both handsets come with a 6.83-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 185Hz, up to 6,000-nit peak brightness, Full-HD+...

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Realme 16 Pro key specs revealed ahead of launch

The Realme 16 Pro series will debut in India on January 6. Ahead of the launch, Realme has been teasing key specifications of the phones and has now confirmed more details about the Pro variant. Last week, Realme revealed that both the 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ will sport a 200MP main rear camera, while the Pro+ variant will also get a periscope telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom support. The company has now confirmed that the 16 Pro will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max 5G chipset. The handset will offer an AirFlow VC cooling system and is claimed to have scored over 970,000...

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iQOO Z11 Turbo specs revealed, design teased

The iQOO Z11 Turbo is expected to launch soon in China. While an official launch date is not known yet, the company has revealed the phone’s rear design along with some key specifications. In a post on Weibo, iQOO announced that the Z11 Turbo is now open for pre-orders through the official vivo website and other online retailers, while also offering a first look at the device’s rear design. The handset features a square-shaped rear camera module housing dual sensors within a pill-shaped cutout, while the LED flash sits outside the module. The phone also appears to have a flat frame...

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2025 Winners and losers: Apple

Apple is sending out one of its strongest years in recent memory. The iPhone 17 series is one of its best-selling smartphone lineups in recent memory and will help it edge out arch-rival Samsung as the world’s leading smartphone vendor for the first time in over a decade. But 2025 was significant for more than just iPhones as Apple extended its lead in the ARM chipset race with the M5, which is available on a wide variety of devices ranging from iPads, MacBooks and even the updated Vision Pro. The AirPods Pro 3 brought class-leading noise cancellation and upgrades in just about...

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Oppo Pad Air5 goes official with a 12.1-inch display, Dimensity 7300-Ultra SoC

Oppo has launched the Pad Air5 in China following a series of teasers, including an official unboxing video. The Oppo Pad Air5 is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra SoC, paired with the Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is available in both Wi-Fi and cellular options. The Pad Air5 sports a 12.1-inch LCD display with a 2800x1980-pixel resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It supports a peak brightness of 900 nits. Oppo has included an 8MP rear camera and another 8MP front-facing unit on the tablet. Both cameras support 1080p video...

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Motorola Signature series teased by Flipkart

Last week, renders of the Motorola Signature surfaced online, revealing the smartphone's design and color options. The Motorola Signature, reportedly codenamed 'Urus' and previously rumored as the Edge 70 Ultra, will be one of the first, if not the first, smartphones in Motorola's new Signature series. There's no word from Motorola about it yet, but thanks to Indian online retailer Flipkart, we now know the Signature series is coming soon. Motorola Signature in Carbon colorway • Motorola Signature in Martini Olive colorway (Source: Evan Blass) Flipkart has set up a promo page on...

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Here's how the iPhone Fold's screens compare to the upcoming wide Samsung Galaxy Z Fold

A new rumor from the prolific tipster known as Ice Universe comes to contradict the dimensions of the iPhone Fold that were revealed through purported CAD schematics last week. That's why we urge you to take this with an extra bit of caution, more than usual. Anyway, according to Ice Universe, the iPhone Fold's inner, folding screen will measure 7.58" diagonally and will have a 4:3 aspect ratio, while its outer cover display will be 5.35" diagonally. Samsung Wide Fold 5.4"/7.6" 4:3iPhone Fold 5.35"/7.58" 4:3 pic.twitter.com/9hWLKMIym1— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) December 24, 2025...

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2025 Winners and losers: Samsung

Introduction Samsung is ending 2025 on a high note. The Galaxy S25 series outsold previous generations of S phones and Samsung’s foldables are more popular than ever. However, there’s trouble brewing underneath the success. As popular as the S25 phones were, they felt like they were in a holding pattern with minor upgrades. And the big experiment this year, the S25 Edge, failed. As for foldables, the Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 brought much-needed upgrades to the Z series. And look at the Galaxy Z TriFold – that’s certainly a head-turner even if it’s more of a commercially available tech...

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Realme Pad 3's features, design, and launch date revealed

Realme is set to unveil the Realme 16 Pro, Realme 16 Pro+, and Realme Buds Air8 on January 6, but these won't be the only products to go official that day, as Realme today announced it will also introduce the Realme Pad 3 on January 6. The Realme Pad 3 will be unveiled in India on January 6 at 12 PM local time, and the image shared by Realme reveals it will come in two colors. Realme hasn't detailed the Pad 3's specs sheet, but it confirmed that the tablet will feature a 2.8K "Book-View Display" and a 12,200 mAh battery. The Realme Pad 3 sports a squircle-shaped camera island on the...

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RedMagic 11 Air is coming soon, key specs tipped

nubia has officially confirmed that it will soon launch the RedMagic 11 Air. The upcoming smartphone will succeed the RedMagic 10 Air and is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The confirmation comes from RedMagic Gaming Phone Product Manager Jiang Chao, who acknowledged the new Air model in a post on Weibo. Chao also shared a post from well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, further hinting at the device’s imminent launch. RedMagic 10 Air was unveiled in China in April this year. DCS revealed that the RedMagic 11 Air will debut in China in January 2026. It...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra may debut earlier than expected, Find N6 timeline tipped

The Find X9 Ultra, Oppo’s upcoming flagship camera phone, was previously rumored to launch in April 2026. However, a new report suggests the device could debut earlier than expected. Oppo is also said to have fast-tracked the launch of the Find N6. According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be unveiled in China in March next year. The Find X8 Ultra debuted in April this year. On the other hand, the Oppo Find N6 is tipped to launch before the Chinese Lunar New Year 2026, which happens to be on February 17. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumored to offer...

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Honor Win and Win RT camera details surface

The Honor Win series is scheduled to debut in China on December 26 as the brand’s first gaming-focused lineup. While Honor has already confirmed several details about the phones, a new leak has now revealed their camera specifications. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Honor Win and Win RT will come with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary rear camera and a 12MP ultrawide unit. Both phones will also offer a 50MP selfie camera. The Honor Win is confirmed to feature a triple rear camera setup, whereas the Win RT will stick to a dual-camera unit. The former will also feature a 50MP Sony...

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OnePlus Turbo’s AnTuTu score emerges

OnePlus is set to launch its gaming-focused Turbo series smartphone range in China soon, and we already have a good idea of what to expect from its first member. Just yesterday, the OnePlus Turbo appeared in a Geekbench listing which revealed it to be running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and the device has now emerged in an AnTuTu listing with the same PLU110 model number. OnePlus Turbo (PLU110) AnTuTu score card The listing shows that the OP Turbo is indeed powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, and it scored an...

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Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 camera specs leak

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in February 2026. The mid-range A-series phones are rumored to feature newer chipsets and upgraded cameras, and a new report has now revealed details of their camera specifications. According to the report, the Galaxy A37 will feature a triple rear camera setup headlined by an upgraded 50MP Sony IMX906 primary sensor. Samsung is said to alternate between the IMX906 and its own S5KGNJ sensor for the main camera, depending on the region. The Galaxy A56 features a 12MP ultrawide camera. The remaining two rear cameras are...

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Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) goes official

Huawei announced a bunch of new products in China yesterday, including the nova 15 series and the Watch 5 10th Anniversary edition. The brand also unveiled the MatePad 11.5 (2026) model during the launch. The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) is largely similar to the 2025 model that debuted in July this year, but offers a different processor and minor improvements. It sports an 11.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 2456x1600-pixel resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The tablet is also available in a Soft Light Edition that offers an anti-glare...

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OnePlus Turbo may have just run Geekbench, revealing the chipset powering it

OnePlus has already confirmed that it's working on an entirely new range of smartphones that will be called Turbo. According to recent leaks, the brand will launch two devices initially, and one of those may have just been spotted in the Geekbench online database with the model number PLU110. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 16. Based on past rumors, it should come with a screen with "1.5K" resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, as well as a gigantic 9,000 mAh battery. The other handset in the Turbo series has been rumored to get the...

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Huawei nova 15, 15 Pro and 15 Ultra debut with new design, updated cameras

Huawei’s nova 15 series is now official in China as the latest midrange offerings from the brand. There are three members for now with the vanilla nova 15, the nova 15 Pro and the nova 15 Ultra. The trio debuts Huawei’s new “dual-ring” design language alongside updated cameras, faster chipsets and larger batteries. Huawei nova 15, nova 15 Pro and nova 15 Ultra Huawei nova 15 Ultra and nova 15 Pro This year’s nova 15 Ultra and nova 15 Pro share most of their key specs. These include 6.84-inch LTPO OLEDs with 1,320 x 2,856 px resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. They...

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Here are the first camera samples from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is all set to launch on December 25 in China, and we now have our first set of camera samples from the highly anticipated flagship. The device will feature the all-new 1-inch type OmniVision Light Hunter 1050L main sensor (50MP) with an f/1.67 aperture and Leica optics. The sensor is also confirmed to feature Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) tech. Xiaomi 17 Ultra posters (machine translated from Chinese) LOFIC sensors are characterized by their enhanced dynamic range and improved noise reduction. This should help the 17 Ultra excel in...

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Samsung reportedly working on a wide-screen foldable for 2026

If a recent leak is accurate, Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will feature unusually wide dimensions with a wide inner display. Interestingly, Samsung is also said to be working on a similar “wide” foldable to take on Apple. According to a new report, Samsung is working on a foldable with a 7.6-inch OLED inner screen that’ll have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable is said to be unveiled next year with a passport-style design. The screen's dimension and aspect ratio are said to be similar to the upcoming iPhone Fold, which is rumored to offer a 7.58-inch inner display. The report...

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OnePlus 15R is official, Xiaomi 17 Ultra is going global, Week 51 in review

2025 is almost done, as we recap the penultimate week of the year! Xiaomi's entire Redmi Note 15 series launched globally. The OnePlus 15R was also officially unveiled with full details. It packs a mammoth 7,400mAh battery (though it's smaller than the Ace 6T's absolute unit of an 8,300mAh battery), and 80W charging. It has a 6.83-icnh AMOLED with a FHD+ resolution and a 165Hz variable refresh rate. The phone packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, and either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The phone comes in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze, and starts at...

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Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life

In perhaps the last public interview of one Israel's most famous VCs, Jon Medved tells TechCrunch how tech will enhance his life.

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Realme Buds Clip unboxing and hands-on

2025 seems like the year of open wear stereo (OWS) earbuds. Just about every brand released a pair, and we’re now ready to give you a tour and our first impressions of the recently announced Realme Buds Clip. But why did these type of buds go mainstream? It mostly comes down to how they fit. The way earbuds fit your ears is arguably the most important factor to consider when picking out a new pair. While traditional buds go with the tried and tested silicone eartip approach, our ears come with their own unique shape, and there’s no way to manufacture a one-size-fits-all. Plenty of...

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Weekly poll results: Samsung One UI voted as best Android skin

We asked for your opinion on the best Android skin last week, and the results are in. Samsung’s One UI received 41% of all votes, making it the clear-cut winner. Google’s Pixel UI comes in a distant second with 20% of all votes and is the only other option with a double-digit share. From there on, your votes determined custom ROMs as the third best option. We’re surprised by this development as the custom ROM sphere has generally been on the decline in the last few years. Still, custom ROMs like LineageOS are a great option for older devices, allowing you to run newer versions of...

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety

The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours.

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Huawei Mate X7 in for review

The Huawei Mate X7 is now an international phone. It's available in White, Black, and this lovely Nebula Red color. You get the one configuration, but it's a solid 16/512GB. The price is €2,099, a bit more than similar phones like the Honor Magic V5 (€1,599). For the price, you get a solid retail experience. You get a USB-A to USB-C cable, a 66W charger, and a case with a detachable kickstand. The Nebula Red model we have here has a vegan leather finish, just like the Black model. The Brokade White model's rear panel has a woven brocade finish, essentially a textured layer made up of...

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Deals: Freebies with Google Pixels, discounts on Xiaomi 15, Poco F7 Ultra, and more

If you’re planning to buy a new smartphone and want it delivered before Christmas, this list is worth checking out. We’ve rounded up some attractive deals on Google Pixel phones on Amazon UK, which include generous price cuts along with free gifts. The online seller is also offering discounts on several Xiaomi and Poco phones. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold have received discounts on Amazon UK. Alongside, customers will also receive freebies. You can get the Pixel Buds 2a with the Pixel 10, and the Pixel Watch 3 with the 10 Pro XL and the 10 Pro Fold. ...

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Motorola's FIFA edition Razr smartphone surfaces

Motorola is the official smartphone partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11 and will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US. To celebrate that partnership, Motorola could launch a special FIFA edition of a Razr smartphone, whose image was shared by leakster Evan Blass. This FIFA edition Razr smartphone, pictured below, features the signature Motorola logo on its back panel, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo below it. The cover display has two horizontally aligned cameras in the top-left corner, joined by a flash. We don't yet know the official marketing name or...

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Honor Magic V6 key specs emerge

Honor’s Magic V5 was one of the premier foldables of the past year, and we now have some preliminary specs for its successor – the Magic V6. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed some key spec for the upcoming foldable, which is expected to launch in China by mid-2026. Magic V6 will unsurprisingly feature Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset alongside some pretty sizeable battery gains. According to DCS, Honor is testing the Magic V6 with two battery configurations. Honor Magic V5 The first one is equipped with a 6,900mAh dual-cell battery and is likely the...

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OnePlus 15 is now on open sale in the US

The OnePlus 15, which was unveiled in October in China, made its international debut over a month ago, but its US launch was delayed due to the government shutdown. The OnePlus 15 went on pre-order in the US earlier this month, and it's now available for purchase through OnePlus' official website and Amazon. The OnePlus 15 comes in Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, and Sand Storm colors in the US with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at $899.99 and $999.99, respectively. However, at the time of writing, only the Infinite Black model is available in both memory...

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Ultrahuman Ring Air now detects snoring and tracks respiratory health

The Ultrahuman Ring Air has gained the ability to track snoring as well as general respiratory health. This is made possible by Health PowerPlug, a proprietary technology that analyzes audio along with "advanced biomarker tracking" and of course AI. The company says this is "one of the most comprehensive consumer tools ever built for understanding nighttime respiratory stability". You'll get details about snoring sessions, as part of a holistic overall "actionable sleep picture" which "reveals patterns, trends, and changes in respiratory health over time". It can also detect...

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Honor Win has some specs officially confirmed ahead of next week's unveiling

The Honor Win and Honor Win RT are getting official on December 26, and ahead of that today the brand has confirmed some of the specs we should expect. This comes after it unveiled their design yesterday. The Honor Win is confirmed to come with 1272x2800 resolution, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 10,000 mAh battery. At the same time, the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has revealed even more specs. The Honor Win will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, and will support 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. The Win RT will be powered by the...

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Global Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is here

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+, unveiled a few months ago in China, made its international debut today. However, the international model doesn't share all the specs with its Chinese counterpart. For starters, the Chinese Redmi Note 15 Pro+ came with a 50MP primary camera, but the international Redmi Note 15 Pro+ features a 200MP HPE primary camera with 2x and 4x in-sensor zoom. Its camera lens also supports five focal lengths, ranging from 23mm to 92mm. The international version's primary camera is joined by an 8MP ultrawide camera, like the Chinese model, but it drops the 50MP telephoto...

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Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro 5G are official

It’s Redmi Note season, and the Note 15 series is now going global with 5 new entries. We'll be covering the two Pro models in this post, and they're shaping up to be minor upgrades over their predecessors. Redmi Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro 5G The Note 15 Pro duo comes with larger batteries than their predecessors with the Redmi Note 15 Pro offering a 6,500 mAh cell with 45W charging, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is outfitted with an even larger 6,580mAh silicon–carbon cell. Note 15 Pro gets a 6,500 mAh cell while Note 15 Pro 5G offers an even larger 6,580mAh...

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Apple reportedly plans iPhone chip assembly and packaging in India

iPhone chips may soon be assembled and packaged in India, according to a new report. Apple is reportedly in early discussions with local chip manufacturers in the country to explore the possibility. The report adds that Apple has already held talks with CG Semi, which is currently building an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat. Apple has never assembled or packaged chips in India, and the report suggests that the CG Semi facility could initially focus on display-related chips. If discussions move forward, CG Semi would need to meet Apple’s...

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iPhone 17e to rectify one of its predecessor's main shortcomings

Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February as its new cheapest device, but the lower price brought with it a ton of compromises, including the lack of MagSafe. Wireless charging is built-in, but with no magnets, Android-style. If you've been baffled by the decision to forgo this feature, there's some good news for the future. According to a new report, the iPhone 17e, expected in early 2026, will bring MagSafe support. iPhone 16e The iPhone 17e is also said to have Apple's second-generation C1X cellular modem, which made its debut in the iPhone Air this September (the iPhone 16e has...

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Honor Win and Win RT launch date, complete design officially revealed

After confirming that the Honor Win series will debut in China this month, the company has now set an official launch date. Honor has also shared the complete design of both models. Honor will unveil the Win and Win RT gaming-focused phones in China on December 26. Both smartphones are already available for pre-order via Honor’s online store in the country. Honor Win and Win RT in Black The company has also revealed the full design of the upcoming phones. The Honor Win will be available with a triple-rear camera setup, whereas the Win RT will offer a dual-rear camera...

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