Xiaomi's Leica Leitzphone emerges ahead of launch

We’re mere days away from the Xiaomi 17 series global launch where we’ll see the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. But there’s a twist. Just as previously speculated, the Leica Edition will arrive with a different name for global markets: Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi. Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi Yes, that sure rolls off the tongue and it should not be confused with the Japan-exclusive three generations of Leitz Phones made by Sharp. The Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi emerged in live images on X.com, and we can see its back design will...

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OnePlus 15T launch confirmed, teased to be a compact powerhouse

Earlier this year, a rumor suggested that the OnePlus 15T would debut in March. After several leaks and speculation, OnePlus has now officially confirmed the device’s existence and teased its launch. In a Weibo post, OnePlus Community Manager Shuai Lan revealed that the OnePlus 15T would debut soon in China. It will be a compact smartphone and is being teased as a dream-phone for small-phone enthusiasts. OnePlus 13T We’re not sure exactly what that means, but as per recent rumors, the upcoming OnePlus phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. It is said to pack the...

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This is the Honor Magic V6 in Red

We've got a first look for you today - the new Honor Magic V6 in Red. Honor will share the full details on Sunday, but for now let's look at some photos. The Honor Magic V6 will make its debut at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 1. This Red model is kind of special. It has a textured surface on the rear panel that feels like suede under your finger (especially under your nail). The red color is contrasty and deep when looked at directly. However, tilt the phone at an angle, and the threads in the panel begin to shift color and contrast. Hit the back panel the right...

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iQOO 15R arrives with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, a 144Hz screen, and a 7,600 mAh battery

iQOO today unveiled the iQOO 15R as the first 'R' model in its number lineup in India. The iQOO 15R is aimed at young professionals looking for a smartphone that's compact but also packs a powerful chipset and a big battery under the hood. iQOO is delivering on that by offering the iQOO 15R with a 6.59" AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and a 7,600 mAh battery. The display, protected by Schott Xensation Alpha glass, has a 144Hz refresh rate, a 2,750x1,260-pixel resolution, and a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and...

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Don’t expect Bluetooth features on the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen

Last year, Samsung made the controversial move of removing Bluetooth capabilities from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen and if you were hoping for some restitution with the S26 Ultra, we have some unfortunate news. A new hands-on video of the S26 Ultra shows that its S Pen will once again lack Bluetooth functionality and will simply function as a stylus. The video is courtesy of YouTuber Sahil Karoul, who managed to purchase a Galaxy S26 Ultra unit ahead of its announcement. Bluetooth-enabled S Pens of the past allowed users to use the stylus as a tiny remote for all sorts of...

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Upcoming Chinese flagships may offer privacy display tech similar to Galaxy S26 Ultra

One of the most talked-about features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the Privacy Display, which uses new AMOLED technology to obscure on-screen content from prying eyes. According to a new leak, upcoming Chinese flagships may also offer a similar feature. Prominent tipster Digital Chat Station claims that Chinese smartphone makers have begun testing hardware-level privacy screen technology, similar to the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. vivo X300 Pro The tipster says the feature could appear in flagship smartphones launching around September this year. Recent rumors...

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Wispr Flow launches an Android app for AI-powered dictation

AI-powered dictation startup Wispr Flow has launched its Android app today. The company released its app for Mac and Windows first, then launched on iOS in June 2025. On iOS, users could use Wispr Flow through a dedicated keyboard. On Android, the interface is a bit different, as you can access the dictionary through a […]

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