Apple C2 modem to bring satellite 5G connectivity

A new rumor from a Chinese leaker suggests that Apple’s C2 modem which is expected to be featured inside the iPhone 18 Pro series will support 5G satellite connectivity. The rumor claims the C2 modem will offer support for New Radio Non-Terrestrial Networks (NR-NTN) connectivity. This means devices with the new modem will be able to connect to low-Earth orbit satellites for direct internet access in areas without traditional cellular coverage. This is not the first time we’re hearing about Apple’s push into NR-NTN, as Cupertino has been rumored to bring the feature for some time now....

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Affordable Lava Yuva Star 3 arrives with a 6.75" screen, a 5,000 mAh battery, and an IP64 rating

Lava launched its Yuva Star series for first-time buyers in August 2024, and today, it expanded the lineup with the introduction of the Lava Yuva Star 3. The Lava Yuva Star 3 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A SoC, runs bloatware-free Android 15 Go, and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable up to 256GB. The Lava Yuva Star 3 features a 6.75" 90Hz HD+ LCD on the front with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back is a dual-camera setup, headlined by the 13MP primary camera. Fueling the Lava Yuva Star 3 is a 5,000 mAh battery that draws power through the USB-C...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra’s battery and display details leaked

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumored to debut in China this March. Several leaks detailing the device have already surfaced ahead of its launch. The latest rumor has now revealed the phone’s battery and display specs. According to a tipster, the Find X9 Ultra is being tested with a BOE OLED display with a 2K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. However, the tipster claims that the retail unit may offer a 120Hz panel. The phone is also tipped to feature a 7,050mAh battery. If accurate, this would be a big jump from the 6,100mAh cell in the Find X8 Ultra. Notably, in December last...

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vivo X300 Max gets certified in China, specs surface

vivo is rumored to expand its X300 series soon with the launch of the X300 Ultra and X300 Max, previously referred to as the X300s. There's no word from vivo about these smartphones yet, but the X300 Max has moved a step closer to launch, as it has received certifications from multiple Chinese agencies. Additionally, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared some specs of the vivo X300 Max, having model designation V2548A. vivo X300 Pro DCS claims the vivo X300 Max is powered by the Dimensity 9500 SoC and packs a battery with a capacity of at least 7,000 mAh and 90W charging...

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TrendForce: Surging memory prices are about to squeeze 2026 smartphone shipments

The ongoing memory chip shortage is about to lead to a drastic drop in smartphone shipments this year. According to the latest forecast from TrendForce, the market will see a 10% drop in global smartphone shipments, which would result in an estimated 1.135 billion units shipped for the calendar year. There is, however, an even worse turn of events, which could see the drop go as low as 15%, which TrendForce describes as the “Bear-case scenario”. Under this scenario, global smartphone shipments are estimated to reach 1.061 billion units for the year. While 2025 wasn’t the strongest of...

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Android 17 Beta 1 set to roll out soon, Google confirms

Google recently began rolling out the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 update to eligible Pixel devices. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the first Android 17 beta is coming soon. In a Reddit post, Google revealed that the Android 17 Beta 1 will roll out to users soon with bug fixes and include improved performance and system stability. Users currently enrolled in the Android Beta program will automatically receive the Android 17 Beta 1 update once it rolls out. According to a report from last year, the Android 17 update carries the internal codename ‘Cinnamon Bun.’ Those...

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Counterpoint: 1 in every 4 active smartphones is an iPhone

Apple dominated smartphone sales in 2025 and according to a new report, it unsurprisingly had the largest installed base out of any smartphone brand worldwide. This metric takes into account the number of units that are currently in use by customers with factors like user retention, ecosystem loyalty and device longevity. According to Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone Installed Base Tracker, one in every four active smartphones used in 2025 was an iPhone. Global Active Smartphone Installed Base by Brand Share, 2025 Apple and Samsung are the only two brands in the “billion active...

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