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Vivo S2 tipped to launch next month in India as a successor to 2019’s Vivo S1

After nearly seven years of silence in the Indian market, the Vivo S2 is on its way. According to leaker Yogesh Brar, the phone (model number V2576) is expected to launch in early August 2026, with sales likely kicking off around August 15.

Xiaomi officially teases new Poco phone in orange finish

Xiaomi has started teasing the Poco M8 Power 5G ahead of its launch in India. The official microsite suggests that the phone will focus on battery life and come in an orange finish.

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Xiaomi 18 series set for an early India launch, report claims

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut in China this September. A new report now claims that the lineup will launch without an Ultra variant and instead comprise three models. The report also suggests the series could arrive in India ear

Samsung Debuts Galaxy Card With 5% Cash Back to Take On Apple Card

Samsung today announced the launch of its first credit card in the United States, debuting the Samsung Galaxy Card in partnership with Barclays. The Samsung Galaxy Card works as a standard Visa card and offers special financing options for

Samsung makes One UI 9.0’s new power menu security feature easier to understand

Samsung’s latest Android skin for Galaxy smartphones, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), introduces several changes and improvements. One of them is the removal of the Lockdown Mode from the power menu, which previously locked the phone and disabled

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Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 1 hits Pixel devices with major bug fixes

No support for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro

Samsung expects Galaxy Z Fold 8 to outsell Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8

Samsung has scheduled a Galaxy Unpacked event for tomorrow (July 22, 2026). The brand has hinted multiple times that it will unveil the company's next-generation flagship foldable smartphones at the event. The lineup is expected to include

Samsung is betting big that you’ll want the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, report details

A new report reveals Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, with the company betting big on its new wider foldable.

4 Android Phones With Physical Keyboards You Can Buy In 2026

The physical keyboard on a smartphone went the way of the Dodo bird years ago, but this handy feature is in the midst of a resurgence with some brands.

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro reach the end of the line after living on borrowed time

Left out of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1

This app transformed my old Android phone into a PlayStation Portable

Play Field Portal gives my retro game collection a handheld-like home that's inspired by the PSP.

What Does The Check Mark Triangle On Your Electronics Mean?

Take a close look at your phone charger or laptop block. Discover the hidden meaning behind that tiny triangle symbol and what it says about safety.

Samsung updates Galaxy S24 FE with July 2026 security patch

Last week, Samsung released a software update for the Galaxy S24 series that brought the July 2026 security patch. However, the brand had offered it only to the three core devices in the lineup, the base, Plus, and Ultra models. Now, the co

iPhone Ultra: Apple’s first folding iPhone design, display, and release rumors

Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, reli

Google couldn’t help it and shared its own Pixel 11 Pro leak

Can we say the Pixel 11 Pro has been officially leaked?

X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort

X says the rebuilt version of its Android app is now available globally.

4 Galaxy phone features I wish Samsung hadn't abandoned

Samsung killed these features without great replacements.

Code leak hints at Apple iPhone with multiple batteries

The code in the latest beta version of iOS 27 contains several references to an Apple iPhone that has at least two batteries. This reveals yet another hint about the iPhone Ultra in Apple’s next iPhone operating system.

iOS 27 Code References iPhone With Two Batteries

The fourth developer beta of iOS 27 has references to an iPhone with two batteries, according to Macworld. New Battery Health strings include mentions of multiple internal batteries, instead of a single battery. MacRumors confirmed the ment

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2

With the start of the Android 17 QPR2 Beta today, Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before that December release.

5 battery-saving Pixel settings most people overlook

Simple fixes to extend your battery life.

The Pixel 11 Pro showed up on one of Google’s websites

Images of the Pixel 11 lineup have already surfaced, but those uncovered images didn’t come with loads of confidence. New pictures, though, come straight from Google. Well, Google Fi.

Everything to know before putting a car key on your iPhone

Do you need to be in your car to set up your digital car key?

iOS 27 beta code reveals Apple is preparing a dual-battery iPhone

Macworld Apple has just released the fourth developer beta of iOS 27, and buried deep inside the update is what may be one of the clearest references yet to the company’s long-rumored foldable iPhone. Macworld discovered new Battery Health

5 Google Pixel Launcher Alternatives That Users Swear By

For those looking for a similar experience to the Pixel Launcher, or something more expandable and customizable, these Android launchers fit the bill.

Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel

With the QPR1 preview winding down, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.

Samsung doesn’t have to survive the crisis that wiped out OnePlus

The global smartphone market is in a spot of bother. Shipments are trending down overall, with a significant yearly decline being projected, largely due to cost pressures imposed by rising memory chip prices. Samsung MX, the company's mobil

How To Charge Your Phone Without Carrying A Charger

If you're going to be away from home for a while and need to keep your phone charged, there are some ways to do so without carrying a charger.

Hisense A10 is an E Ink smartphone with a detachable LCD screen on the back

Just days after Bigme launched a crowdfunding campaign for a dual-screen smartphone with an E Ink display on one side and an LCD display on the other, Hisense has introduced a phone with similar features. But there’s one key thing that sets

This Pixel 11 variant is already stealing every bit of the spotlight before launch

It's definitely not that Pixel 11 model you might be thinking of.

Android Auto finally exits the slow lane, adds Google Maps speedometer

Two years after CarPlay

Xiaomi launches new affordable electric shaver with adaptive power, IPX7 & USB-C charging

Xiaomi has released a new Mijia Electric Shaver on its Youpin platform, bringing a few high-end grooming features down to a strictly budget price. The device carries a standard retail price of 249 yuan ($36), with an initial launch price of

The upcoming Oppo A7 Pro Max with a 10,000 mAh battery is reportedly thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro

Apple's flagship is a bit lighter than the competitor, though.

How long is a new iPhone actually supposed to last?

Apple devices tend to be pretty durable, and the average lifespan of a new iPhone seems to be fairly consistent.

The Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra and 17T Pro are getting the Android 17 update now

One of our readers wrote to us saying that their Xiaomi 17 has received the Android 17 update. Confusingly, Xiaomi calls it HyperOS 3, which is the same HyperOS version as the Android 16-based software, but this is one of the very first pho

Want to actually try a Galaxy Fold? Back Market has one at $490!

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is still supported, still awesome, and can be found professionally refurbished and under warranty with Back Market!

XElectron launches affordable Android 14 projector with 20W speakers, WiFi 6 & built-in streaming apps

XElectron has launched the Techno (C7) Smart Home Theatre Movie HD Projector in India, a budget projector that combines flexible placement options with built-in streaming support for affordable home entertainment. XElectron Techno C7 Specif

Entire iPhone 17 lineup sees price hike in Japan

According to the updated pricing on Apple’s Japanese website, the base iPhone 17 (256GB) now starts at ¥142,800, up from ¥129,800, which is roughly a 10% increase. The higher-end models saw similar bumps: the iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) jumped to

Samsung, Nothing, and Google are the surprising stars of India's latest smartphone market report

Vivo continues to lead one of the world's biggest smartphone markets, but Samsung seems likely to move into first place soon.

Motorola Edge (2025) drops by up to $250 and even ships with $300 in freebies

The phone is still worth getting, so don't miss out!

Honor ROBOT PHONE Price: How much will it cost?

Honor ROBOT PHONE will launch next month with several upgrades over a regular handset, which is likely to impact its price – an important factor in consumers’ purchase choice and interest. And a leak has revealed how much the device can cos

Huawei tops, Apple at 2nd in Q2 2026 China’s smartphone race

Huawei and Apple’s price strategy has worked in favor of the respective firms as they are dominating China’s smartphone market in Q2 2026. Meanwhile, many Android brands have slipped on the ground following the stringent component cost prob

Huawei introduces Smart Door Lock X1 in a new Rock Gray color

Huawei today launched the Smart Door Lock X1 with a special golden nameplate. The device comes in a new Rock Gray color, bringing one more shade for customers to choose from. Besides the color, the firm has also added some new features. Sma

Apple just made its biggest services more expensive, and the upcoming iPhone 18 could follow

The increased prices of iPads and MacBooks were just the beginning.

Samsung axes US jobs hours before the Galaxy Z Fold 8 unveiling

Workers in New Jersey and Texas are being affected.

Huawei Enjoy 90 Pro Max scored over 3.1 million sales in just 3 months

It’s been around three months since the Huawei Enjoy 90 Pro Max joined the sales market, and the device has crossed 3.1 million shipment units, scoring the best among all the entry-level Huawei smartphones yet – thanks to its iconic upgrade

REDMI 17 4G EPREL listing confirms 7,500mAh battery, 45W charging

REDMI is once again going after budget buyers who just want a phone that lasts forever on a single charge. The upcoming REDMI 17 4G looks especially promising in that department. According to official EU EPREL certification data, the phone

Samsung to reportedly produce more Galaxy Z Fold8 (wide) units than Fold8 Ultra and Flip8

Ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, a new supply chain report has revealed the company's planned production volumes for its upcoming Galaxy Z foldable smartphones. The report, citing industry sources, claims that Samsung ha

Upcoming Oppo A7 Pro Max has 10,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

Oppo’s A6 lineup includes more than 15 phones across global markets. It appears that the brand is now done with the A6 series, as a new leak has revealed the existence of the A7 Pro Max, which appears to be the most powerful A7-series phone

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones compared: Which one is right for you?

Motorola recently introduced the Motorola Edge 70 Max, a phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. In terms of compute metrics, this system-on-chip represents the absolute pinnacle of high-end value engineering, serving as the next best sub-

Xiaomi 18 series may launch by December in India, Pro Max tipped to replace Ultra

The Xiaomi 18 series could arrive in India much earlier than previous flagship generations if a new leak is accurate. The latest information points to a revised launch timeline and a reshuffled lineup, suggesting Xiaomi may be changing its

Huawei Mate XT 2 render shows what real U-shape design looks like

Huawei Mate XT 2 design rumors are constantly gaining traction, and a new render reveals what the real U-shaped appearance might look like. The upcoming triple-foldable will dump the Z-like folding mechanism in favor of a more protective la

First Huawei Mate 90 series teaser to debut by early September

News and leaks about the upcoming Huawei Mate 90 series continue to flow in, and in the latest edition, we have some information on its “first teaser” debut timeline, which is likely to be in early September. Hereafter, the tech giant will

Honor jibes at OnePlus after exit from US and European smartphone market

Huawei’s former smartphone subsidiary, Honor, has posted a meme on social media that is going viral, showing a tombstone with “ONEPLUS” marked on it and captioned “Too soon?” taking a jab at the sunsetting phone maker. Honor’s humorous post

Here’s what the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks like in real life [Gallery]

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a complete redesign with a new, wider form factor that’s going to be fascinating to see in real life. And, would you look at that, there’s the Galaxy Z Fold 8, in real life.

Android Auto finally starts rolling out a speedometer in Google Maps

It’s anything but wide at this point, but we’re finally seeing signs of Android Auto rolling out support for a live speedometer.

OnePlus died with a whimper, not a bang

OnePlus is dead – actually for real this time. It’s got me looking back on my experiences with the brand’s smartphones, the absolute roller coaster that it was, and how OnePlus briefly sparked joy in a way that no one else way, resulting in

Weekly poll: will you buy the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

With the controversy over its software update policy now all but cleared, the Motorola Edge 70 Max stands out as a rather intriguing device – it has the most powerful chipset of the Edge 70 series, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, compared to Snapdrag

Samsung acknowledges the Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem, a fix is underway

Soon after the Galaxy S26 Ultra release, reports online about a red screen issue started surfacing. Up until now, no one knew what the underlying cause was, and many speculated that it was a hardware problem related to the first-generation

YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android

YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.

All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage [Update: Email]

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts toward your Google Account storage.

Lilbits: Goodbye OnePlus, Hello Xteink X4 Pro and a Game Boy Advance lookalike from AYANEO

A year and a half after launch, the MeLE QuieterDL fanless mini PC is getting a modest processor spec bump… and a big price increase. More than a decade after entering the global smartphone market, OnePlus is pulling back. And at a time whe

Lilbits: Punkt MC03 Google-free Android phone now shipping, AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 goes up for pre-order (again)

Earlier this year, Punkt introduced a new smartphone with a privacy-focused, Google-free, Android-based operating system called AphyOS. Now it’s shipping. And last month, AYANEO launched a pocket-sized handheld game console… which sold out

Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 smartphone with E Ink and LCD screens hits Kickstarter for $599 and up

The Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 is a smartphone with a 6.13 inch E Ink display. It’s also a phone with a 5 inch LCD display on the other side. In other words, you get all the benefits of E Ink (high contrast, low power consumption, sunlight visibl