Deals: Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, Galaxy S26 FE now available, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra discounted

The Poco F9 series launched this week as did the Galaxy S26 FE. Let’s have a look at the newcomers as well as some alternatives. The Poco F9 Pro brings some serious upgrades over the F8 Pro – however, it also comes at a higher price. Scroll down a bit and you’ll see that the old Pro is €260 cheaper. The new Pro brings a faster chipset (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series vs. Snapdragon 8 Elite), it has a 200MP main camera (replacing a 50MP module) and its slightly larger 6,330mAh battery supports both wired (100W) and wireless charging (50W), while the old Pro only did wired. ...

Huawei Watch 6 46mm in for review

Huawei's got a watch for everyone - whether you're into smart bands (the Fit and Band series), affordable classic watches (the GT line), all-out superwatches (the Ultimate), and if you're into classy timepieces that aren't your regular watch lookalike, there's the Watch series. This is the Huawei Watch 6 46mm, and it brings back the styling of its predecessor. It has a spherical (read non-flat but slightly domed) sapphire crystal glass, full-width lug design, a rotating crown, a quick button, and an upgraded X-Tap sensor. The first thing you notice is the spherical sapphire glass....

Samsung Galaxy A35's One UI 9 beta update release is imminent

About a week ago, a One UI 9 beta build with firmware version A356NKSUAZZH5 for the Galaxy A35 was spotted on Samsung's test servers in Korea, suggesting the smartphone would receive the One UI 9 beta before the stable update. Now, another piece of evidence suggests the Galaxy A35 will receive the One UI 9 beta update and that its release is imminent. A Samsung user posted a screenshot on the company's community forum showing a beta section for the Galaxy A35, suggesting the Korean brand will soon open the One UI 9 Beta program for the Galaxy A35 and allow users to try One UI 9 before...

Apple apparently has two game controllers in the works

Practically anything Apple releases tends to enjoy at least some popularity. Unfortunately, like with most of the industry, the days of outright silly products like the iPod Socks (yes, we are not making this up) seem to be gone now. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t still room for somewhat stranger products. Apparently, Cupertino is working on two different game controllers, or at least that’s what code found inside macOS 26.7 suggests. The macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate code actually seems to contain a bunch of references to unannounced devices, including camera-equipped AirPods and...

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leaks in full: renders, specs and price

Wait, Galaxy A18 4G? Isn't that still way off in the future and meant to come out in 2027? Well, no. We get the confusion. Unless you live in the US, the Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy A17 4G actually came out last year in 2026. The Galaxy A27, A37 and even the A07 are, indeed, 2026 models, but Samsung has decided to stick to its one-year refresh cycle rather than worry about naming and year consistency. Anyway, the A17 4G is about a year old now, so it's time for the A18 4G. Samsung Galaxy A18 4G This early look is for the 4G model in particular, though we have little...

Here's Motorola's wide foldable that's arriving 'in the coming months'

Samsung unveiled its first wide foldable smartphone in July, called the Galaxy Z Fold8. In August, Huawei introduced the Pura X View. On September 7, Xiaomi will unveil its wide foldable, called Xiaomi 18 Fold. A report by Android Headlines claims Motorola will also launch a wide foldable this year. The publication didn't reveal the name of Motorola's wide foldable, but it shared a few images showing the smartphone's design sketches. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] There are three images showing two different designs of Motorola's wide foldable. Both feature a horizontally aligned...

Deals: Galaxy S26 FE now on sale, latest Galaxy Z foldables get price cuts

Samsung recently announced its latest FE series phone, the Galaxy S26 FE, and it’s already available with a small price cut on Amazon UK. Alongside, the company’s latest Galaxy Z foldables have also received good discounts. The Galaxy S26 FE is available with a £50 discount that gets activated during checkout. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE £50 off at checkout 256GB - £749 at Amazon UK 512GB - £899 at Amazon UK It comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED 2x display and is powered by...

Tecno bezel-less concept phone hands-on

The race to 0mm display bezels has taken a back seat in recent years, but Tecno decided to jump-start the whole ordeal with its bezel-less concept phone. We got to hold it in person here at IFA Berlin 2026, and these are some early impressions. While there are no visible black borders around the display, the metal frame feels wider compared to regular phones. So, did Tecno just squeeze the bezels under the phone’s frame? Kind of. It's actually more complicated than that. See, Tecno is using a dual-layer cover glass with the bottom portion wrapping around the midframe and concealing...

Tecno Pova 8 Pro Tonino Lamborghini edition goes official

Back in March, Tecno announced its partnership with Italian luxury lifestyle brand Tonino Lamborghini. It has since launched the Pova Metal Tonino Lamborghini Edition and has now expanded the collection with the new Pova 8 Pro Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition. The Tecno Pova 8 Pro Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition offers the same specs as the standard Pova 8 Pro, but features styling from the luxury Italian brand. It features red accents around its triangular rear camera module, which houses two camera sensors, an LED flash, and a matrix display. The phone also gets a red...

Infinix Hot 70 Pro launched in India

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro, unveiled in July, debuted in India today. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro comes in Mirage Green, Dive Blue, Silk Glow Purple, and Thermo Orange in India, with 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB memory options priced at INR24,999 and INR27,999, respectively. All models will be available starting September 12 through Infinix's Indian website, Flipkart, and retail stores. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 7100 SoC and runs Android 16-based XOS 16 out of the box. Infinix has promised three years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the Hot 70...

Oppo A7 Pro with an 8,000mAh battery is launching next week

After launching the Oppo A7 Pro Max last month, the company has now confirmed that the standard A7 Pro will launch in China next week. While details about the phone remain limited, Oppo has revealed that it will pack an 8,000mAh battery. The Oppo A7 Pro will debut in China on September 11, the company revealed in a post on Weibo. It will also be available for purchase the same day. Alongside revealing the battery capacity, Oppo has also confirmed that the A7 Pro will carry an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance, and sport an OLED display. It will run ColorOS 16...

vivo to unveil Android 17-based OriginOS 7 on September 16

vivo has finally confirmed the unveiling date for its new OriginOS 7.0 update. The company has also teased several of the new features and user interface changes coming with the Android 17-based skin. The OriginOS 7.0 update will be announced at the upcoming vivo Dev Conference (VDC), scheduled for September 16. At the event, vivo will also introduce BlueOS 4, its next-generation platform for smart wearables, smart home products, and IoT devices. Ahead of the official unveiling, vivo has been showcasing some of the new features and design changes coming to OriginOS 7.0 on...

Samsung is on a roll - releases One UI 9 beta update for 10 more Galaxy devices

Samsung has expanded the One UI 9 beta rollout to 10 more devices, after releasing the Android 17-based beta update for the Galaxy S25 series (except S25 Edge) and the Galaxy S24 series. The devices receiving the One UI 9 beta update are the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy A57, and Galaxy A56. The tenth device is the Galaxy S24 FE, which was left out from the rollout initially. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra If you own any of these smartphones and want to try One UI 9 before its stable rollout begins,...

Xiaomi 18 Fold with XRING O3 chip showcased at IFA 2026

Xiaomi is set to launch its 18 Fold next week, and we got to check it out at IFA 2026 ahead of its unveiling. Spoiler alert: the device was placed behind glass, so we could not actually get our hands on it, but we did get to marvel at its design, and the first thing that struck us was that bright red color. It certainly pops and is a lot more vibrant in person than some of the earlier shots we saw online. Moving on to the actual design, the 18 Fold adopts the short and wide “passport” look, which made headlines with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, and we certainly dig this form...

vivo X500’s camera specifications officially revealed

The vivo X500 series, comprising the base X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, is set to launch in China this month. While vivo has already shared several details about the Pro models, the company has now revealed the camera specs of the standard X500. According to vivo, the vivo X500 will feature the same primary camera sensor as the current vivo X300 Pro. It will use a 50MP 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT-828 sensor. The primary rear camera will also feature Zeiss gimbal-level stabilization and carry a CIPA 5.5 professional stabilization rating. For telephoto photography, the X500 will use...

Mivi to enter Indian smartphone market this month with the launch of Mivi One 5G

Last month, Indian electronics brand Fire-Boltt entered the Indian smartphone market with the launch of the Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo 4G smartphones. This month, another Indian electronics brand, Mivi, will enter the Indian smartphone market with its first smartphone, the Mivi One 5G. The Mivi One 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon chip and will be sold online exclusively through Flipkart. One name, zero compromises!#MiviOne pic.twitter.com/PYOcTYM1NY— Mivi (@MiviOfficial) September 2, 2026 The teasers Mivi posted on its official X account suggest the Mivi One 5G will have a flat...

Poco F9 Pro in for review

Looking at the Poco F9 Pro, you'd be forgiven for not wanting an F9 Ultra. Yes, global users are getting a big battery reduction - the Redmi K100 Pro, on which the Poco F9 Pro is based, has a whopper of a battery at 8,580mAh, while the Poco makes do with 6,330mAh. But it's still not bad at all. In the hands, the Poco F9 Pro is a premium-feeling smartphone. It's glass on both sides and brushed metal in the middle. It's also a comfortable slab to handle for long periods, thanks to its reasonably sized 6.59-inch display. A key difference between the Poco F9 Pro and its Ultra...

vivo X500 Pro series video capabilities teased ahead of launch

vivo recently began teasing its upcoming X500 series and has already confirmed several key camera features of the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The company has now offered a glimpse at the video capabilities of its upcoming Pro models. Last week, vivo confirmed that the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max will support 4K 240fps slow-motion video recording. The phones will feature a new primary rear camera that uses a custom Phantom 900 sensor co-developed by Sony and vivo’s Blueprint Imaging team. vivo also confirmed that the new sensor offers up to 17EV of dynamic range and 3-axis optical...

Google Pics launches to create and edit images in Google Docs, Slides, and Drive

Today Google is starting to make Google Pics available. Google Pics is a new service that is not to be confused with Google Photos or Google Images. Google Pics is billed by Google as providing you with "a suite of fine-tuned editing capabilities that let you generate images and make precise edits rather than starting from scratch". Why this couldn't just be a Gemini feature is unclear. It is also using Nano Banana, although Google doesn't say which version. Pics is both a standalone product and integrated into Google Workspace apps, starting with Slides, Docs, and Drive, so it will...

Latest leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will launch in these new colors

There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the color options for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series, and now there’s another one to add to the list. The latest leak reiterates some previous rumors, but notes that the new iPhones will be available in three color options. According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in Dark Cherry/Burgundy, Sky Blue, and Black colorways. The latest leak contradicts recent rumors that claimed the upcoming iPhones would also be offered in a silver colorway. If this turns out to be accurate,...

HMD Asha 305 Pro is on the way, marketing images and specs leak

HMD launched the Asha 305 in July, and now the brand is apparently working on a new device called the Asha 305 Pro. As the name implies, it will be a slightly better version of the Asha 305. The two marketing images below have been leaked today, along with the Asha 305 Pro’s specs. These come from a usually reliable source of HMD-related information. The Asha 305 Pro allegedly has a 5-inch FWVGA Fluid LCD screen, a 5MP rear camera with LED flash, a 2MP front camera with LED flash, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a removable 2,500 mAh battery. HMD Asha 305 Pro leaked...

Honor Magic9 Pro said to be the first Android phone with a square selfie sensor

According to Honor, the Magic9 series is set to launch in September, with a recent leak suggesting that the company could unveil two models at the event. Now, a tipster claims that the Magic9 Pro could be the first Android smartphone to feature a square selfie sensor. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the upcoming Honor Magic9 Pro, which is expected to be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, will be the first Android phone to feature a 1:1 square front-facing camera sensor. The Honor Magic8 Pro featured a 50MP selfie camera and a TOF 3D...

Alleged vivo X500 Pro Max photo and hands-on video reveal a massive camera island

The vivo X300 Ultra had an imposing camera – both in terms of quality and physical size – but the company may have something even bigger planned. An alleged photo and hands-on video of the vivo X500 Pro Max shows an absolute beast of a camera island with a rotating camera ring. Let’s look at the photo first – we’re not 100% sure, but we think that the phone on the left is the vivo X300 Ultra. And the phone on the right is allegedly the vivo X500 Pro Max. Look at that thing, it’s as wide as the phone itself! vivo X300 Ultra (left) and vivo X500 Pro Max (right, alleged image) Next...

Poco F9 Ultra's EPREL label promises longer battery life, but warns of worse drop resistance

The Poco F9 Ultra will be unveiled tomorrow alongside the F9 Pro. Information on the Ultra has been uploaded to the EPREL database, but it’s not publicly accessible yet – which didn’t stop it from leaking, of course. It’s just the energy label, which gives the Ultra an A for energy efficiency. Compared to its predecessor, the Poco F8 Ultra, the upcoming model will have longer battery endurance with the official number set at 80 hours and 44 minutes – up from 67 hours for the old model. The battery is rated for 1,000 charge cycles, the same as before. EPREL labels: Poco F9 Ultra...

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max does Geekbench ahead of launch

Xiaomi’s next flagship Android tablet will feature the brand’s own Xring O3 chip and it managed to leak on Geekbench. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max (M367FC) scored an impressive 3,471 points in the single-core test and 13,229 in the multi-core test. Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Geekbench test run This is a Geekbench 6 test, but it shows just how potent the Xring O3 is. The single-core score is slightly below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the multi-core test is 15-20% higher. Xiaomi’s chip features a 10-core CPU with 2 cores running at 4.36GHz, alongside 4 units at 3.69 GHz and 4 more at 3.15...