Huawei Mate 80 Pro in for review

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro isn't a drastic change, specs-wise, to its predecessor, but makes one giant improvement in comparison - it's a globally available phone. And while the rollout is gradual, you can already order the phone in Malaysia with more markets joining soon. So let's look at it. The Mate 80 Pro is a pretty phone. Its design certainly has more character than that of its predecessor. You've got Huawei's signature circular patterns on the back - there's a MagSafe-like golden circle under the actual camera island circle, which hides a smaller circle with the XMAGE label...

AirPods Max 2 now up for pre-order

Apple unveiled the AirPods Max 2 earlier this month, and today they have gone up for pre-order, just as promised during the announcement. You can grab a pair for $549/€579/£499/₹67,900. Shipping is currently scheduled for April 2 at Amazon, while Apple's website simply says "early next month". The AirPods Max 2 use the H2 chip, which brings 1.5x more effective ANC. They also come with Adaptive Audio and Live Translation, conversation awareness, Bluetooth 5.3, and a new high dynamic range amplifier that Apple promises will deliver cleaner audio. You can use the AirPods Max 2's...

OnePlus 15 gets Android 17 beta 2

Google recently released the second beta of Android 17, and today OnePlus is rolling this out to the OnePlus 15. However, do note that the company says this is "best suited for developers and other advanced users". [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] The purpose of this release is to allow app developers and early adopters to create "even better software experiences". The installation requires flashing a ROM, and if you don't have experience in software development or you expect to use the device as a daily driver, it's not recommended to proceed. All data will be wiped with the...

Apple adds age verification in the UK with iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 have a new feature for the UK – age verification. The UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) recently ordered social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat), video sharing sites (YouTube, TikTok) and even games (Roblox) to implement age checks in compliance with the Online Safety Act from 2023. And now Apple has added age verification too. If you use an Apple device in the UK, you will find that certain services and features are restricted in version 26.4. You need to verify that you are 18 or older using a credit card or by scanning your ID. Apple will try to...

Apple's Dynamic Island will live on, new rumor claims

According to a new rumor out of China, Apple is having some trouble placing the Face ID sensor array under the screen. It has so far been rumored multiple times that the company is working on effectively destroying the Dynamic Island by doing this, thus only leaving the camera sensor hole-punched into the screen. And yet, if this rumor is true, it looks like the Dynamic Island will live on, even in the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Apple will shrink the island, but it will still be there. The company is still a long way from a properly "full screen" experience with...

Redmi is bringing a Note 15 Special Edition to India next week

Redmi has announced that it will launch a Special Edition variant of the Note 15 5G in India. While the company has yet to reveal any details about the device, it gave us a sneak peek at its design. The handset is set to launch in India on April 2 and appears to be a new color variant of the standard Redmi Note 15 5G. The teaser reveals a red faux-leather rear panel paired with a gold-finished frame. Based on this, the Special Edition seems to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 15 5G New Year Cherry Red edition that was previously introduced in China. The device is expected...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 CAD-based renders leak

Yesterday a leak brought us the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, and today the same source is back with CAD-based renders showcasing the device. As you can see, the design is very reminiscent of the Galaxy Z Fold7, with even the display sizes being identical as per yesterday's leaked specs. The Fold8 will however get a 5,000 mAh battery, 600 mAh larger than its predecessor's. It will also support 45W wired charging (up from 25W), and another upgrade is said to be a 50MP ultrawide camera (up from 12MP). The phone's price should remain identical to the Fold7's. The...

Apple releases iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

Today Apple has released the latest versions of its operating systems. iOS 26.4 comes with an AI playlist generator for Apple Music, a similar feature to one Spotify already has (and launched in 2024). It's called Playlist Playground and will make a playlist based on a prompt, just as you'd expect. You can use moods, feelings, activities, or whatever else. There's also an Ambient Music widget which lets you choose from Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing playlists curated by Apple. New emojis are in as well: trombone, treasure chest, distorted face, hairy creature, fight...

New OnePlus Ace 6 variant with Dimensity 9500 SoC tipped to launch in April

OnePlus unveiled the Ace 6 in China in October last year, followed by the Ace 6T in December. Now, a tipster suggests that OnePlus could soon expand the lineup with another variant. According to tipster Smart Pikachu, OnePlus is preparing to launch a new Ace 6 model powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC, paired with a 6.8-inch display. The new phone is tipped to launch next month. OnePlus Ace 6 For context, the standard Ace 6 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Edition chipset, while the Ace 6T features the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The tipster also claims that...

OnePlus Nord 6 has a special edition on the way

OnePlus has started teasing the upcoming Nord 6 in India, and recently we've seen a leaked image showing the phone in two colors. Today, it has emerged that the Nord 6 will also have a special edition. Thanks to the OnePlus India support page, we know to expect the OnePlus Nord 6 Naruto Limited Edition to launch as well - though it's still unclear if this will be unveiled alongside the Nord 6 or later. Of course, it's also a mystery what this limited edition will entail. We assume the design of the back will be Naruto-inspired, and it's a safe bet to also expect customized...

Oura Ring 5 leaks

Oura launched the Ring 4 back in October of 2024, and today its successor has purportedly been leaked in the images you can see below. Alongside the pictures, there are some details outed too. The Oura Ring 5 is only expected to arrive in late 2027, apparently, which would make this one of the earliest leaks we've ever seen. The new ring will replace the old one's Rose Gold colorway with a brand new Deep Rose hue, which is more bronze-like. It will also be available in matte black (likely to be called Stealth), gold, and silver in two options - glossy and brushed. The outer...

Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro renders leak alongside some specs

Honor unveiled the 600 Lite in early March, and now it's apparently getting ready to complete the family with the 600 and 600 Pro. Official-looking renders leaked for both of these, along with some of their specs. Let's dive right in. The Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro are both unashamedly inspired by the design of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, as you can see. They both allegedly have a 6.57-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and "1.5K" resolution, and they're both powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chipset, though it's unclear which one(s). Honor 600 leaked...

OnePlus 15T emerges in listing ahead of launch

We're just one day away from the OnePlus 15T’s launch and the device has now appeared in a listing on China Telecom, revealing its key specs. OnePlus 15T (PLZ110) listing on China Telecom OnePlus 15T (PLZ110) is listed with a 6.32-inch display (likely AMOLED) with 2,640 x 1,216px resolution and features a punch hole cutout for its 16MP front-facing camera. The device is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip alongside 12/16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. OnePlus 15T’s listed dimensions are 150.56×71.82×8.48mm and the device weighs 194 grams. The new listing also...

Oppo Find X9 Ultra set to launch in April, official teaser revealed

Oppo has officially confirmed that its camera-focused flagship, the Find X9 Ultra, will debut next month. While an exact launch date is yet to be revealed, the company has shared an early teaser of the upcoming device. In a post on Weibo, Oppo Find series product manager Zhuo Shijie confirmed that the Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s Pro will debut in China in April. Meanwhile, Oppo has also shared a teaser of the device on the platform. The image reveals a dedicated camera button with an orange accent on the right frame of the Find X9 Ultra. Oppo has also opened pre-reservations...

iQOO 15R hands-on review

iQOO unveiled the iQOO 15R as the first ‘R’ model in its number lineup in India. It’s primarily aimed at young professionals looking for a smartphone that’s compact and easy to use with one hand, but also packs a powerful chipset under the hood and has a great battery life. Does the iQOO 15R deliver all that? We used it for a couple of weeks to find that. Design The iQOO 15R has a 6.59" 1,260p 144Hz AMOLED screen on the front, surrounded by 1.25mm bezels on the left and right sides, with the top and bottom bezels measuring 1.46mm and 1.77mm, respectively. The display has a centered...

Samsung Galaxy S26 series gets AirDrop support in Quick Share

Back in November 2025, Google introduced the ability to share files with Apple devices via Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series. Four months later, the newly announced Galaxy S26 lineup now supports the feature as well. At the time, Google had confirmed that AirDrop and Quick Share interoperability would roll out to older Pixel devices and other Android phones. The feature arrived on the Pixel 9 series last month, and is now expanding to the Galaxy S26 lineup. In a press release, Samsung confirmed that AirDrop support via Quick Share is available on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy...

Weekly poll results: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the fan favorite, while the (4a) takes a step back

Last year, the Nothing Phone (3a) was voted as having a better value than its (3a) Pro sibling, while people that might have bought the Pro were instead pulled towards the then-upcoming Nothing Phone (3) flagship. So, when we posted last week’s poll, we were sure that the (4a) would prevail over its Pro sibling. After all, the Nothing Phone (4a) closed the camera gap to the Pro. But look at its poll results – 25% of voters prefer the Pro, while some 40% of the vote is split between people who like it to various degrees with pricing emerging as a concern. Pricing was indeed a major...

Nothing Headphone (a) unboxing

Nothing has new over-ear headphones on the market, and they make the already aggressively-priced Nothing Headphone (1) seem overpriced. At £149 / $199 / €159, you're getting a lot for not a lot. Let's see the box. The Nothing Headphone (a) ships with a simple carrying bag, a USB-C cable, and a 3.5mm cable. The bag isn't padded, so it won't protect the headphones from damage, but you've gotta cut some corners to get a great deal. The Headphone (a) packs 40mm titanium-coated drivers, has three-level ANC, LDAC support, and a Hi-Resolution Audio Wireless certification. On the...

Sony says AI frame generation is coming to PlayStation at some point in the future

In an interview, Sony PlayStation's lead system architect, Mark Cerny, said that the company is working closely with AMD to deliver AI-powered frame generation to PlayStation. The main goal is to improve the frame rate without having to rely on more powerful hardware. Sony and AMD are already working on Project Amethyst, which is a graphics machine learning tech specifically tuned for PlayStation's hardware. AMD's upcoming FSR Redstone suite lays the foundation of the project, and it delivers not just upscaling but also frame generation and ray reconstruction. Interestingly, the...

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 in for review

This is the latest in Honor's lineup of affordable yet powerful laptops - the MagicBook Pro 14 2026. Here's a rundown of the specs - nearly 15-inch OLED display, a close to 100Wh battery, a 1.8nm Intel processor, and a below-1.4kg weight. The 2026 model ships with Intel's latest Panther Lake processors, launched at CES 2026 in January. It's made on Intel's 18A architecture, which is a 2nm class node. You have a choice between the Core Ultra 9 285H with 16 cores (6 performance, 8 efficiency, 2 low-power efficiency) or the Core Ultra 5 125H with 12 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency,...

More OnePlus 15T images leak

The OnePlus 15T is officially launching on March 24, and we've already seen it teased in all three color options. Information about its cameras has been outed too, as well as its magnetic accessories. Today we have some more images of the upcoming device. These all depict it in the Healing White Chocolate colorway, and as you can see there are parts of the box visible too. OnePlus 15T images The box is the standard OnePlus red fare, featuring the name of the phone in big black letters. On one side of the box, OnePlus' status as a sub-brand is confirmed by the word Oppo being...

OnePlus Nord 6 live image shows two colors

Yesterday, the retail box for the upcoming OnePlus Nord 6 leaked, and today the same source is back with something even better: a shot of the phone in two colors (Silver and Mint) in someone's hand somewhere in the wild, out and about. As you can see, the design is definitely reminiscent of other recent OnePlus and Oppo phones. The source of this image also claims that the Nord 6 will have a 50MP main camera with OIS, using Sony's Lytia 600 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 32MP selfie snapper with autofocus. Interestingly, the Nord 5, which this device is replacing, was using the...

Deals: first discounts for the Galaxy S26 and the S26 Ultra, the Poco X8 Pro series launches

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched globally on Wednesday last week, which means that this was its first full week of sales – and the prices are already dropping. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB is down to €1,230 – that’s 25% off! It’s the most popular of the S26 trio around the world and with good reason. It’s the most updated phone this generation with some tangible improvements. We’ll skip S26+ here – it’s €1,120 for a 512GB unit, which is the same price as last week. However, the €110 upcharge to the Ultra model is worth every euro. ...

OnePlus 15T's cameras detailed ahead of launch

The OnePlus 15T will debut in China on March 24. Ahead of the launch, OnePlus has been gradually revealing key details about the device, with the latest teaser now confirming its camera specifications. OnePlus revealed in a Weibo post that the upcoming handset will get a dual 50MP rear camera setup. The primary camera will be a 50MP 1/1.56-inch Sony sensor with a 24mm focal length and optical image stabilization (OIS). There’s also a 50MP periscope telephoto camera that offers 3.5x optical zoom, OIS, and 7x lossless zoom. The OnePlus 15T will also come with the LUMO imaging...

New images of Samsung's Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 emerge

The Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have been widely leaked, but their launch date still remains under wraps. Most recently, a TikTok user from Thailand shared hands-on videos of both devices. Now, a fresh set of images has emerged, offering another look at the upcoming phones. Prominent leakster Evleaks has shared official looking renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Let’s start with the Galaxy A57, which is expected to be available in Charcoal, Icy Blue, Lilac, and Navy colour options. The device is said to feature a premium design along with a triple rear...