Redmi Note 17 Pro teardown video shows off the phone's internals

Redmi unveiled the Note 17 Pro alongside the Note 17 yesterday for the Chinese market. Now, there's already a full disassembly video of the Note 17 Pro out, courtesy of Chinese channel WekiHome. It's obviously in Chinese, but YouTube's built-in closed captions are very good at translating what the presenter is saying in our experience, so make sure you have them turned on. As it happens with many smartphones, getting inside the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a matter of first removing the back cover, which here is made of plastic. The inside of the back cover has a lot of foam to protect from water...

Another report confirms OnePlus' imminent demise, reveals it's going to exit India too

A couple of days ago a usually reliable source of smartphone-related information claimed that OnePlus will be leaving the US and Europe as soon as this week. Now a new report from a different reliable source, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, confirms the brand's imminent exit from the aforementioned key markets. But this one adds more details. In 2027, OnePlus will apparently also withdraw from all other markets except China - thus including India, where it's recently launched the N6 and started teasing a new model in the line earlier today. Restructuring is also coming for the other Oppo...

Google Pixel 11 teaser video confirms Pixel Glow feature, pre-order date

Last week, Google announced that it will be unveiling the Pixel 11 family at an event in New York City on August 12. Now, the company has uploaded a very short teaser video for the devices onto the homepage of its online store of all places. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. The video shows a much-rumored upcoming feature called Pixel Glow, which is basically a circular LED light that can show a full range of colors. This will be used as a glorified notification light, of course. With its full-color array, hopefully it will be customizable to show different colors for...

More details about OpenAI's smart speaker surface

OpenAI's first device will be a screen-less smart speaker, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It will be designed to be used inside the home but will be easy to move around the house and will use a rechargeable battery. Like any other smart speaker, it will be able to control smart home appliances, play media, answer questions, respond to messages, and of course this being an OpenAI product, it will have ChatGPT built-in. The chatbot will use a more advanced version of the new ChatGPT voice mode, with which you can have a true back-and-forth conversation, interrupting...

Poco M8 Power is on its way as a rebranded Redmi

Earlier today, Redmi unveiled the Note 17 and Note 17 Pro in China. The former has the model number 26021RN18C. Meanwhile, in the latest HyperOS firmware build, references to a Poco M8 Power have been found, and this one has the model number 26021PC18I. Let's unpack that. "RN" stands for Redmi, "PC" stands for Poco. The last character in the model number denotes the region it's intended for - "C" is for China, "I" is for India. So, with all of that in mind, it certainly looks like the Poco M8 Power is headed to India at least - of course it could also be offered in other markets, but it's...

iQOO Z11 Lite's battery detailed ahead of launch

iQOO will launch the Z11 Lite on July 24. The brand previously confirmed that the Z11 Lite will support 44W charging, and it has now revealed that the smartphone will pack a 6,500 mAh battery. Additionally, iQOO said that the Z11 Lite will support reverse charging and bypass charging, with the battery retaining 80% of its health even after five years. Besides, with the Super Battery Saver Mode, the iQOO Z11 Lite will enable 30 minutes of 4G calls, 6 minutes of Google Maps use, 12 minutes of Instagram browsing, or 8 minutes of WhatsApp use with just 1% battery left. iQOO Z11 Lite...

Samsung teases Flex Titanium tech, a key innovation for its next-gen foldables

The Galaxy Z Fold7 featured a third generation of Armor FlexHinge, which was 27% thinner and 43% lighter than the hinge inside the Z Fold6. Now the company is introducing the next innovation that will make foldable displays even tougher and slimmer while minimizing the crease – Flex Titanium. This is just a preview of what is to come on Wednesday next week. The Flex Titanium technology promises a more refined viewing experience for the new Z Folds, while making the display more resistant to external shocks and the wear and tear of being folded and unfolded hundreds of thousands of...

Huawei Pura 90s Pro hands-on: a look at the more compact option in the duo

Huawei just announced its new Pura 90s phones - the Pura 90s Pro and the Pura 90s Pro Max. Two very similar phones but for slightly different crowds. Of course, the Pro Max gives you all the top-end features while the 90s Pro comes in a more compact footprint with minimal trade-offs. We already did a detailed hands-on of the Pura 90s Pro Max showing what the camera system is capable of. Huawei Pura 90s Pro The most notable difference between the two devices is the display size. The Pura 90s Pro gets a 6.6-inch screen, but doesn't skimp on the features. Just like the Pura 90s...

This may be OnePlus' final week

The writing has been on the wall for months, but this week may finally bring the moment of truth. If the latest rumors prove accurate, OnePlus could be about to shut down its global operations, bringing one of Android's most recognizable brands to an abrupt end. OnePlus started off as an independent brand. Then, in the past few years, Oppo's influence over it grew from an open secret for those in the know to a very obvious fact. OnePlus' transition into oblivion may be finalized later this week, according to a new report from a usually reliable source. Oppo and OnePlus are allegedly...

New Google Pixel 11 renders show it in three colors

Google is announcing the Pixel 11 family on August 12, and we've already seen the Pixel 11 in CAD-based renders a while back. Now, three new renders have surfaced seemingly depicting the device in three different colors. These have been found on Amazon as part of listings that appear to be placeholders or drafts for the upcoming device. The listings in question are sold and shipped by Amazon itself and show as part of the Google Store on the platform. Google Pixel 11 renders However, the names of these colors don't quite match what has been leaked so far. They are called...

Leak suggests Galaxy Z Flip8 will be lighter than the Z Flip7

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has revealed new details about the Galaxy Z Flip8’s weight and thickness. According to tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Z Flip8 will weigh around 180 grams, making it 8 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip7, which weighs 188 grams. Leaked Galaxy Z Flip8 render While the difference may seem minor on paper, the reduced weight could make the Galaxy Z Flip8 feel more comfortable to use. The tipster also reiterated that the Galaxy Z...

Motorola Edge 70 Max hands-on video surfaces ahead of launch

Just two days ahead of its official launch, a hands-on video of the Motorola Edge 70 Max has surfaced online offering a closer look at its design from every angle. Meanwhile, a new set of official-looking renders has also leaked, revealing the phone in all of its color options. The hands-on video reveals that the Motorola Edge 70 Max will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA primary rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). Here's the good look at the Motorola Edge 70 Max.#Motorola #MotorolaEdge70Max pic.twitter.com/ZWghNsXvl9— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) July 12, 2026 Motorola has already...

Insta360 X6 leak reveals smaller design, pricing

The Insta360 X6 appears to be nearing its official debut. Ahead of the expected launch, WinFuture's Roland Quandt has shared the action camera's marketing images, key specifications, and expected European pricing. The leaked marketing images suggest that the Insta360 X6 will arrive with a noticeably more compact design, although its overall look remains largely in line with the Insta360 X5. Like its predecessor, the camera features a fisheye lens on both the front and the back. The display now sits directly below the rear camera, while the power and record buttons, as well as the...

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaks in new Pine shade

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 Pro Fold alongside the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup at its Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has surfaced, giving us a look at the foldable in a new color option. The latest leak, courtesy of Mystic Leaks, gives us a look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a new Pine colorway, which appears to be a light shade of green. The image also gives us another look at the phone's light gold frame and redesigned rear camera module. The camera cutouts now house both the LED flash and the microphone. Earlier leaked renders...

Weekly poll: will you buy the Nothing Phone (4b)?

Nothing is narrowing its scope – in January, it announced that it won’t release a flagship in 2026 and last month it canceled the CMF Phone 3 Pro. This only leaves the (4a) phones and now a (4b) model too, a new mid-ranger that was announced earlier this week. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit cheaper than the Nothing Phone (4a) but not as cheap as the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (is the (4a) Lite canceled too?). Here is a quick price comparison for 8/128GB units. Note that there is an 8/256GB configuration of the (4b) available exclusively in India. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite ...

Weekly poll results: the Honor Magic V6 has many fans, but its price keeps others away

The Honor Magic V6 is available in Europe at a discounted price of €1,700/£1,500 until the end of the month. The EU price is set to go up to €2,300 in August and the UK price relies on a £500 voucher, which probably won’t last long. In either case, you get a free Honor Pad 10 and a 24-month screen protection plan. Even so, the price is turning some potential buyers away. In last week’s poll, two nearly equal groups formed – those who are interested in buying the Magic V6 at its current price accounted for 25.3% of the vote, while those who are looking for a discount first accounted for...

Motorola Edge 70 Max's battery details revealed

Motorola will unveil the Edge 70 Max on July 15, and it has already revealed the smartphone's design and confirmed the chip that will power it. Now, Indian online retailer Flipkart has revealed more details about the Motorola Edge 70 Max, including its battery capacity and charging speed. The Motorola Edge 70 Max will pack a 7,100 mAh battery with 90W wired charging and "category's only fast magnetic wireless charging." How fast? 25W. Additionally, Flipkart revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-powered Motorola Edge 70 Max will have up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM onboard and an...

Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is under $1,000, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ are also on sale

At the end of this month, Samsung’s attention will shift towards launching the new Galaxy Z foldables – you can already pre-reserve one here. We know that some of you don’t care for foldables, so let’s have a look at what’s going on with Samsung’s slab flagships. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is under $1,000 yet again. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen for the 12/256GB model, but it’s within $50 or so. Unfortunately, the upgrade to 512GB storage is quite pricey at the moment. Amazon has the better deal on the 256GB variant and the same $1,300 price for the 512GB variant as Samsung.com,...

Tecno Camon 50 Ultra's India launch date announced

The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, unveiled in March, will make its debut in India on July 17. Tecno is advertising the Camon 50 Ultra in India as a smartphone "designed for creators, storytellers, and photography enthusiasts." The brand also says that Camon 50 Ultra is "built to capture life's best moments as they happen." Tecno hasn't revealed the Camon 50 Ultra's pricing and availability for India yet, so we'll have to wait till next Friday for that. However, if you want to know more about the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, you can read our detailed review here. Its key specs include the Dimensity...

European Commission says Instagram and Facebook's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act

Today, the European Commission (EC) has announced that it has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act for what it calls "the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook". Specifically, its investigation focuses on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the services' "highly personalized recommender systems". The EC's investigation indicates that Meta "did not adequately assess the risks of its addictive design on the physical and mental wellbeing of users, including minors and vulnerable adults". Highly personalized recommendations,...

Verizon will provide 5G connectivity services for new BMW vehicles in the US

KDDI, which is a company that provides IoT services and connected experiences to its OEM partners, has a partnership with BMW Group. KDDI, on the other hand, also has a long-standing relationship with Verizon, which in turn provides 5G and LTE connectivity. That's why Verizon just made its partnership with BMW Group and KDDI official. The newly formed partnership means that Verizon provides its 5G Standalone Connected Vehicles services to BMW, so all new BMW vehicles produced for the US markets will make use of Verizon's cellular network. The press release doesn't explicitly say which...

iPhone Ultra battery capacity leaks

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, one of Apple's usual battery suppliers just had a pair of batteries certified together, which means they are intended for a foldable smartphone (since these have split batteries due to the form factor). The batteries in question have a rated capacity of 1,921 mAh and 2,962 mAh, respectively, giving us a grand total of 4,883 mAh. This is rated capacity, which means the typical advertised capacity will be 5,000 mAh. So that's most likely what the iPhone Ultra will boast. iPhone Ultra speculative render Interestingly, it's on par with the...

Oppo Find N7's battery capacity leaks

Oppo launched the Find N6 in March, and according to a new rumor from China, its successor, the Find N7, is currently in development ahead of its currently projected release timeframe of Q1 2027 (so before the end of March). The Find N7 has been rumored to adopt a wider stance, similar to that of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Apple iPhone Ultra. It will be powered by the non-Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, Digital Chat Station claims on Weibo. Oppo Find N6 It will also apparently have an on-device AI accelerator, though more details on that haven't been provided. The...

Xiaomi 18 Pro will bring a ton of upgrades compared to its predecessor

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in September, and they are most likely going to be the first devices using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets. Today, Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared the 18 Pro's main specs. It is allegedly going to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC, and it will have an "ultra-clear" small flat screen with large rounded corners and ultra-narrow symmetrical bezels on all four sides. Xiaomi 17 Pro The device is apparently going to be equipped with a 200MP main camera using an...

HMD Skyline 2 images and specs leak

The HMD Skyline is two years old this month, so you may be wondering when we should expect to see a successor. Apparently it is still in the works, but if you were hoping for a device with massively upgraded specs, you may be quite disappointed. According to a usually reliable source of HMD-related information, the Skyline 2 will be available in blue, black, and yellow, with a design that's very reminiscent of the original. HMD Skyline 2 leaked images At the helm will sit the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 8/12GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. The...

Samsung is reportedly working on an AI accelerator chip for PCs

According to a new report from Korea, Samsung is planning to enter a new market very soon. The company is said to be working on an AI accelerator chip for PCs. It's codenamed Gaia and it's using a 4nm process. It comes with an optimized NPU architecture to enable more efficient AI computing on PCs. Samsung has allegedly already supplied prototypes of this chip to some unnamed "major clients", and the company wants to start mass production of the chip next year. Gaia is aimed at PC Edge AI computing and also the physical AI market (robots, for example). It's said to deliver great...

Apple is already testing Chinese RAM, new report says

A few days ago some reports claimed Apple was considering using Chinese RAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC). Today, a new report claims the company is already testing DRAM chips from CXMT. But there's a twist. Allegedly, Apple would only be using the Chinese-made RAM for devices it will sell in China. That might be a way to minimize the backlash that could ensue from the Trump administration, seeing as how the US government has added both CXMT and YMTC to its Entity List, which identifies companies that have ties to the Chinese...

iPhone Ultra will launch on time, another report says

According to a new report from China, the iPhone Ultra, Apple’s first foldable smartphone, will be launching on time alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, most likely in September. This information allegedly comes from multiple sources inside Apple's supply chain, and none of them have ever even heard of any delays. The iPhone Ultra being delayed (either in terms of introduction or availability) constituted a popular subject for rumors a while back, but this has since been contradicted by multiple other sources. iPhone Ultra leaked dummy unit Furthermore, the...

Pixel Watch 5 colors and pricing leak ahead of launch

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel Watch 5 alongside the Pixel 11 series on August 12. Ahead of the launch, new leaks have surfaced that reveal the smartwatch's expected pricing and color options. The Google Pixel Watch 5 is said to arrive in two sizes and four case colour options, with both Wi-Fi and LTE variants available. According to the leak, the 41mm Pixel Watch 5 will be offered in Dark Anthracite, Natural Silver, Pyrite, and Warm Gold finishes. The Dark Anthracite and Pyrite models are said to feature a satin finish, while the Natural Silver and Warm Gold variants will...

Apple loses bid to overturn its designation as a gatekeeper under EU's Digital Markets Act

In 2023, the European Union designated iOS, the App Store and Safari as “gatekeepers”. Apple has been unhappy with the rules this designation entails and has been fighting a lengthy legal battle. Apple tried to argue that it in fact has five app stores – one each for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TVs and Macs – and that they should not be treated as a single Core Platform Service (CPS). These are services which “play an indispensable role as an intermediary between businesses wishing to offer their services online and end users.” And in Apple’s view, only the iOS App Store cleared...

Motorola starts teasing the Edge 70 Max with magnetic wireless charging

Last month, we saw the Motorola Edge 70 Max in some leaked renders, and then the phone got certified by the WPC with support for 25W wireless charging. Today, Motorola has started teasing it in India, ever so subtly, through its official X account. Don't miss the "Max" there. The days are getting busier. Your phone should be getting smarter.Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/ftYnLexyng— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) July 7, 2026 There's also a Flipkart teaser microsite for the device, which features phrases like "max every move", "built to dominate", and "effortlessly fast". That last...

Nintendo is giving the Switch 2 a user-replaceable battery

It’s been over a year since the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available and Nintendo is making a big change to its most popular console. Starting this autumn, new Switch 2 units sold across all 27 European Union member states as well as Norway, Switzerland, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa will feature user-replaceable batteries. Nintendo Switch 2 updated battery specifications Nintendo detailed the hardware update in a dedicated post on its website. The updated Switch 2 is getting a 5,172mAh battery, which is 1% less than the current version’s...

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max's battery details surface in regulatory filings

A recent rumor claimed that the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's eSIM model will pack a 5,425 mAh battery, while the version with a physical SIM tray will come with a 5,235 mAh battery. We are now looking at new information that paints a slightly different picture. New filings in China's 3C database, spotted by tipster Digital Chat Station and likely referring to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, reveal the battery capacities of both smartphones. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max The iPhone 18 Pro Max's eSIM model will come with a 5,567 mAh battery, whereas the physical SIM tray model will...

DCS: Huawei will release a dual and a tri-foldable this year, new wide-foldable next year

A few months ago, a relatively unknown tipster on Weibo claimed that the Huawei Mate XT2 will debut in October. Now, the reliable Digital Chat Station has reported that the next-gen triple foldable is coming in the second half of this year – and that it won’t be alone. The new foldables will likely feature the Kirin 9050 Pro chipset that should be introduced with the Mate 90 series. This chipset is said to have a performance comparable to 3nm chips, though it probably won’t be manufactured on a 3nm node. The current best chip from Huawei is the Kirin 9030 and that is made on SMIC’s N+3...

This is what Samsung had to sacrifice to make the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra crease-free

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra at an Unpacked event taking place in London on July 22. Ahead of that, today a new rumor from Ice Universe has revealed the tradeoff that the company has made in order to ensure that the new foldable phones are practically crease-free. This feat was achieved by entirely reworking the hinge mechanism for both devices compared to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold7. However, the new hinge inevitably comes with a folding and unfolding action that is described as "more decisive". Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (left) and Galaxy Z...

New Redmi Note 17 series leak details vanilla, Pro and Pro Max specs, includes images

So, Redmi decided to skip over the Note 16 series and get straight to the 17 series, which will be released later this month. There will be four models according to rumors – Redmi Note 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and 17R – and we’ve seen leaked specs for two or three of them. Yeah, there is some confusion going on. The Redmi Note 17 is said to have a flat 6.83” 1.5K display and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset – or 6s Gen 4, there are conflicting reports. It will have a large 9,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, plus a 50MP camera. Leaked Redmi Note 17 series image Note that this...

Huawei Pura 90 series' global launch date confirmed

Following their announcement in China back in April, Huawei has now confirmed that the Pura 90 series is set to launch globally on July 14. The keynote event will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This development follows a similar approach to last year’s Pura 80 series global launch, which took place on July 10. Last year, Huawei brought over its Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro and 80 Ultra to the global stage but it remains to be seen if we will get all three Pura 90 models this time around. Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max For more details on the Pura 90 Pro and 90 Pro...

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max battery specifications surface

The Xiaomi 18 Pro lineup is expected to debut in China this September. Ahead of the rumored launch, a new leak has revealed the battery details of the flagship Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station shared the information on Weibo. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will pack a battery with a capacity exceeding 8,000mAh. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max The phone is also said to support 100W wired charging and wireless charging. Notably, the leak reiterates several previously rumored specifications, including a 2nm chipset, likely Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon...

Kuo: iPhone Ultra may have limited supply at launch and ship later

The iPhone Ultra, Apple’s foldable phone, is rumored to go official in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. However, a new report suggests the foldable iPhone won't be available for pre-orders immediately after its unveiling, with shipments likely to begin at a later date. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone Ultra will be available in limited quantities at launch due to manufacturing challenges. As a result, pre-orders are expected to begin later than those for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Kuo says Apple could begin shipping the foldable iPhone in the...

Deals: Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra prices drop further, Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro get first price cuts

It’s the week after Prime Day, but that doesn’t mean that the deals are over. Today, we will look at the middle and upper segments of the market. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. A 12/512GB unit costs €60 less now than it did a couple of weeks ago thanks to a hefty discount. You can read about how the S26 Ultra compares against its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra €530 off Read our review 12/512GB - €1,120...

WhatsApp starts testing green dot online contact indicator on iOS

Last month we learned that WhatsApp started testing a green dot on Android to indicate that a contact is online. The Meta-owned company has now started testing this feature on iOS as well. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered the development on beta version 26.26.10.72 of WhatsApp for iOS. If you are a WhatsApp beta user on iOS with the latest version of the app installed, you'll see a small green circle at the bottom-right of a contact's photo in the "Contact info" screen when the contact is online. This works in real-time, so the green circle will...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets a limited-time discount in India

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, launched in India with a base price of INR139,999, is available at a discount on Samsung's official website. Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra in India with three memory options - 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB, priced at INR139,999, INR159,999, and INR189,999, respectively. Now, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 12GB/256GB model is available at a discounted price of INR124,999, while the 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB models are available at INR144,999 and INR174,999, respectively. Note that this discount is part of the limited-time Samsung Days offer,...

iOS 27 source code reveals a new Apple wearable supporting Visual Intelligence

An X user @samhenrigold unearthed a reference inside the iOS 27 source code that mentions a new Apple wearable device with model number B790. The reference itself isn't very revealing, but it confirms that the device supports features related to Visual Intelligence. Visual Intelligence is a new feature that allows users to ask Siri about an object using the default Camera app on iOS 27-running iPhones. The feature is available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer. Unfortunately, we have no clue which device is referenced in the source code, but it's surely an upcoming one, and it has a...

Samsung may manufacture Anthropic's custom AI chips

According to a report by The Information, Anthropic and Samsung are in the early stages of negotiating a deal in which the Korean tech giant will be tasked with manufacturing Anthropic's custom AI chips. It seems like the demand for semiconductors as a whole, mainly fueled by the rise of AI, has forced many companies to look beyond TSMC for chip suppliers. Right before the AI boom, Samsung and Intel were having trouble with their chip businesses, but the latest developments in the industry have been favorable for the two companies. So much so that Apple is once again considering Intel...

iPhone 18 Pro leaks, Redmi K90 Ultra arrives, Week 27 in review

We’re officially in the second half of 2026, and that means we’re inching closer to Apple’s fall launch, where we’re expecting the foldable iPhone Ultra alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. This week brought more clarity to the battery capacity of the latter, which will reportedly feature a 5,235 mAh cell for the physical SIM version and an even larger 5,425 mAh capacity on the eSIM variant. iPhone 18 Pro Max's exact battery capacity leaks It will be the biggest battery ever put in a Pro Max...

Samsung removes Vascular Load from its smartwatches in the US

Samsung is removing the Vascular Load feature from its smartwatches in the US. It will be gone when Samsung Health version 7.0 and One UI 9 Watch roll out "in late July". The Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which are rumored to be unveiled on July 22, will come with One UI 9 Watch pre-installed. The older devices should then be updated gradually. Once Vascular Load is deactivated, the data won't appear in Samsung Health, but you can download it at any time by going to More options > Settings > Download personal data. Samsung is replacing Vascular Load with a new feature...

Apple has reportedly suspended the development of the AirPods Ultra

For quite a while now we’ve been hearing rumors about an upcoming pair of AirPods that will have cameras for Siri - these were even rumored to be part of Apple's newfound Ultra naming scheme, so they'd go by AirPods Ultra. Now, however, a tipster over on X claims that Apple has suspended the development of these earbuds, which, according to the most recent rumor, were supposed to be coming in late 2027. AirPods Pro 3 Even if their development is suspended right now, they could still make that time frame - it probably won't take long for development to be finalized if Apple decides...

Google loses final appear at Europe's high court, to pay €4.1 billion fine

Google has lost its final appeal to the European Commission's €4.1 billion fine from 2018. The appeal was Google's last chance and was presented at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), Europe's highest court. The record-breaking fine sat at €4.34 (later reduced to €4.1) was imposed on Google by the European Union's executive arm, the European Commission, back in 2018. The EC found that Google was abusing Android's mobile dominance and giving its own apps an unfair advantage by requiring phone makers to pre-install Google Search, Chrome, and the Play Store. The EU sees it as Google's...

Instagram Edits adds support for bilingual captions, new templates

Instagram launched its CapCut rival Edits in January last year, and now the app has gained some new features. These include support for bilingual captions, which automatically translate your captions into a secondary language. Currently supported languages are English, Indonesian, Russian, Portuguese, Gujarati, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Bengali, German, Italian, Thai, French, Japanese, and Kannada. Instagram Edits updates You can also build richer templates with support for overlays as well as the ability to lock specific clips. To round things off, you get more summer-related...

Amazon's Starlink competitor is almost ready

Amazon has been building up its own Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation for a while now, even calling it Amazon Leo (Low Earth Orbit, get it?). This is inevitably going to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, which is currently the largest satellite constellation. Today, Amazon's VP in charge of Leo, Chris Weber, has just announced that over 390 Leo satellites have been deployed already, which is apparently enough "to support continuous service across initial latitudes". He further states that the company has already completed "enough launches for initial service this year", strongly...