RedMagic 11S Pro in for review

This is the RedMagic 11S Pro, and it looks just like its predecessor. But that's no bad thing, RedMagic gaming phones have their own style - no bumps, no camera islands, just flush surfaces, flat sides, good craftsmanship. The phone comes in two configs - 12/256GB and 16/512GB - and two guises - Nightfreeze and Subzero (a silver). Ours is the black (Nightfreeze) one. You get an 80W charger, a USB cable, and a nice soft-touch case that's slimmer than your usual silicone affair. The RedMagic 11S Pro is fresh on the global market and it's slightly different to its Chinese counterparts...

Spotify enables saving and sharing clips from podcasts

Spotify has added the ability to create, save, and share clips from podcast episodes on its mobile apps. Users can spot a new clip icon on the podcast playback screen, which will take them to the new UI. Here, you will be able to trim a specific portion of the episode, and then save it to your library. These saved clips can then be shared from within the Spotify app using the built-in messaging feature with other Spotify users, or over other platforms. The Clips feature is rolling out globally to free and premium users only on the mobile app for select podcasts...

YouTube will now more prominently label AI-generated content

YouTube has announced that it is going to be more transparent in the way it labels AI-generated content. Starting today, all videos uploaded on YouTube that are meaningfully AI-altered or generated will show a prominent AI label on them. Long-form videos will show the label below the video player and above the description, while Shorts will show the label as an overlay directly on the video. YouTube still primarily requires content creators to tag their videos as AI-generated if that is the case, but it now also has content detection system that will analyze and flag...

Apple increases the trade-in valuations of most old iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches

The prices of smartphones – of all electronics, really – are going up, so this might be a bad time to upgrade. However, this also means that old devices are retaining more value and Apple has recognized that as the company just updated the trade-in valuations on its US site. Many older iPhones are now worth a bit more than they were just a few days ago (we got the old numbers from the Wayback Machine). Some are just $10 more, but there are plenty of models that went up by $25, some even $35. iPhones Model New trade-in value Old trade-in value ...

New details about the Oppo Find X10 leak

The Oppo Find X10 lineup, which is expected to debut in October, has already been the subject of several leaks. The latest one sheds new light on the standard Oppo Find X10. Prolific tipster Digital Chat Station shared the new details on Weibo. According to the tipster, Oppo is currently testing a new 200MP HPC sensor with a 1/1.3-inch sensor size for the phone’s primary rear camera. Oppo Find X9 Alternatively, the tipster notes that Oppo is also looking at a 200MP 1/1.4-inch sensor for the primary rear camera. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find X10 is tipped to feature a new 64MP...

Samsung expands One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series to India as second beta update rolls out in other countries

Samsung announced the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series about a couple of weeks ago, with South Korea being the first country to receive the One UI 9 beta update, followed by the UK, Germany, and some other European countries. Now, Samsung has expanded the One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 lineup to India. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] The One UI 9 beta update for the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra released in India has firmware version S94xBXXU2ZZEQ and comes with the June 5, 2026, Android security patch. The update requires...

Redmi 17 to debut soon with a 7,000mAh battery

Redmi recently confirmed that it will bring the Redmi Turbo 5 to India. Now, a new report claims that the company is also preparing to launch a new Redmi 17 5G smartphone alongside it. According to the report, both phones are expected to debut in India on June 18. The Redmi 17 is tipped to arrive as an entry-level 5G offering. Redmi 15 The handset could be powered by a Snapdragon 4-series chipset and pack a battery with a capacity exceeding 7,000mAh. It is also said to feature an LCD display with a high refresh rate. The report further claims that the Redmi 17 5G will sport a...

Samsung reportedly forced to raise prices due to ever-rising RAM cost

Up until now, most smartphone manufacturers, Apple and Samsung included, were able to absorb the memory chip price shock through optimizations and cutting costs elsewhere. However, this might not be possible for Samsung going forward. According to a report from Greece, Samsung is planning to raise prices on some of its phones in Europe starting in June. The Galaxy S series and the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 price tags are expected to jump by around €100. [#InlinePriceWidget,13826,1#] It's unclear whether the price hike will affect only the base models, but it's easy to assume...

Fitbit Air early deliveries are having issues pairing with Android phones

Google unveiled its first screenless fitness tracker, the Fitbit Air, earlier this month, and now reports are coming in from people who pre-ordered it that deliveries are starting. The device's release date is tomorrow, May 26, and pre-orders were supposed to only start arriving then. However, some orders got to the customers sooner, and perhaps as a consequence of this being a day earlier than Google anticipated, people with Android phones are having pairing issues. The Fitbit Air needs version 5.0 of the new Google Health app, but this hasn't reached every device yet. Google has...

The official Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold Wide names surface online

According to a new report from the notorious Ice Universe tipster on Weibo, Samsung is planning to change the naming scheme of its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable lineup. The change is likely due to the new Galaxy Z member, often regarded as "Galaxy Z Fold Wide" across the web. You've probably already heard about the Galaxy Z Fold Wide - a new Samsung foldable aimed to go against the upcoming iPhone Ultra and a series of other Android foldables with wider aspect ratios. Well, "Galaxy Z Fold Wide" won't be the official name of the device. It will be called "Galaxy Z Fold8." As for...

Apple will add Google Cast to iOS 27, new report says

According to a new report from the usually very reliable Mark Gurman over at Bloomberg, Apple is currently working on adding third-party AirPlay alternatives to the upcoming iOS 27, which is going to be unveiled on June 8. So far, the only streaming protocol built right into iOS at the system level is Apple's own AirPlay. However, the company will allegedly add third-party options like Google Cast in iOS 27, and will even let you set these as the default for wirelessly streaming stuff from your iPhone to a speaker or TV. If you're wondering what's happening, the EU is to "blame" for...

vivo Y600 Turbo goes official with a 9,020mAh battery

Last month, vivo unveiled the Y600 Pro in China with a massive 10,200mAh battery. The company has now introduced another Y600 series smartphone with a similarly large 9,020mAh battery. It’s called the vivo Y600 Turbo and is already available for purchase in the country. The vivo Y600 Turbo comes with a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen that offers a refresh rate of 120Hz and a 1.5K resolution. The panel is also claimed to deliver up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness. Internally, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, which is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB...

Huawei nova 16 series to launch on June 1, design revealed

Huawei has officially revealed that the nova 16 series will be unveiled in China on June 1. Alongside, the company will also launch the MatePad Pro Max, which made its global debut earlier this month. The Huawei nova 16 series is confirmed to include the nova 16, nova 16 Pro, nova 16z, and the nova 16 Ultra. Huawei has also kicked off reservations for the phones in China. The nova 16 Pro and the nova 16 Ultra will come with a triple rear camera setup, with the sensors and the LED flash housed inside two large circular discs that sit on top of a rectangular camera island. Huawei...

EarFun Clip 2 review

Clip 2 are the newest pair of wireless earbuds from EarFun. These are based on the new clip-style earbuds, which are starting to become all the rage these days. We tested the company’s previous EarFun Clip product, which had a few key issues that prevented us from recommending it. However, the new Clip 2 promises to improve upon them, and I can’t wait to put them on and take them for a spin. Will these become a worthwhile option in this burgeoning segment? Let’s find out. Design and comfort The EarFun Clip 2 might look identical to the first-generation model at a glance, but...

Honor 600 vs. 600 Pro

The age-old question - the Pro or the non-Pro? This time it's either the Honor 600 or the Honor 600 Pro. The latter brings a handful of useful features and hardware upgrades over the regular Honor 600, but also adds another €300 to the bill. Sure, you get a more powerful chipset and a telephoto camera, but the vanilla 600 gets you a long way at a much lower cost. It has the same flagship-grade display, same battery capacity, same main camera and supports 80W fast wired charging like the Honor 600 Pro. Still, a comprehensive comparison requires a deeper dive, so let's go look at the data...

Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra is $250 off, foldables on sale, Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion launches

This week we’ll look at a grab bag of phones, focusing mostly on higher end devices, though there are a few mid-rangers in here too. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is $50 less than it was last week. There is already One UI 9 beta available for testing (based on Android 17) – the US is one of the select few regions where Samsung conducts early tests. The new version will bring accessibility improvements, new security features, better controls for the Quick Panel and so on. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $250 off ...

Weekly poll: which Android 17 features are you excited about?

Android 17 has been in beta for a while now, but Google keeps adding new features. If you haven’t been following along with all the announcements, you can watch the 90-second recap video below to get the highlights. There are longer videos with details on the core Android experience, Gemini Intelligence, Android Auto and, of course, the Googlebook. That’s a lot to take in – there are so many new features and new products! But did any of them get you excited – which ones? That’s what we want to find out this week. Some of these are overdue – Google touts that Instagram videos taken...

Weekly poll results: Sony Xperia 1 VIII might be a hit, despite its high price

The results from last week’s poll have us wondering – do people really love the Sony Xperia 1 VIII so much or do they love phones with 3.5mm headphone jacks and microSD slots and the Xperia happens to be the only flagship to have those features? Because the results are quite positive – nearly a quarter of voters are willing to spend €1,500/£1,400 to get the Mark 8 and that is if they pick up the base 12/256GB unit. The 512GB and 1TB models cost more (€2,000/£1,850 in the case of the 1TB version). Interestingly, the positive vote could have gone higher, but Sony didn’t even launch the...

Deals: OnePlus 15R paired with a free watch, Motorola Razr Fold and Razr 70 phones launch

This week the theme is “freebies” as several manufacturers pair phones with additional gadgets to try and draw in a crowd. We start with the OnePlus 15R, which comes with a free OnePlus Watch 3 43mm. And this is in addition to a €150 discount from its launch price. OnePlus 15R €150 offfree OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Read our review 12/256GB - €550 at Amazon DE 12/512GB - €650 at Amazon DE Next up, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is on pre-order until June 19 –...

Honor Win 2 specs leak alongside some details about the Win 2 RT

Honor launched the Win and Win RT in December, and today a new rumor from China sheds some light on their successors. Let's start with the range-topper, which we'll call Win 2. This one allegedly has a 6.89-inch screen with "2K+" resolution and 185Hz refresh rate. The panel technology is probably LTPS. The phone will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, though it's unclear if it will be the normal version or the Pro. The Win 2 will get a battery of at least 10,000 mAh capacity, as well as potentially upgraded cameras compared to its predecessor. Honor Win and Honor...

Oppo Reno16 series stars in quick videos just a few days ahead of the official unveiling

Oppo is fully unveiling the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro in China on May 25, and ahead of that someone has managed to shoot a short video showing both devices side by side. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. Not to be outdone, Oppo itself has also posted a promo video for the series, and you can see this one below. The Reno16 Pro has a 200MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 50MP ultrawide selfie camera, and has been rumored to sport a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED screen and the Dimensity 9500s SoC at the helm, as well as a...

Xiaomi 17 Max gets disassembled on video

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the 17 Max, and today there's already a full teardown / disassembly video on YouTube showing all of its insides, courtesy of the Chinese channel WekiHome. While the video is in Chinese, we find YouTube's English language captions very good, so make sure you turn them on if you don't speak Chinese. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a rather surprising arrival, since it's the first Max in the company's flagship line. The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max all came out in China in September, followed by the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in December. Thus, we're five months...

Spotify's new Personal Podcast feature lets you create podcasts with text prompts

Spotify has introduced a new feature called Personal Podcast, which lets users generate private AI-powered podcasts. These personalized podcasts can also be scheduled and will be tailored to the user’s interests and listening habits. Users will soon be able to create these podcasts directly within the Spotify app through the new Personal Podcast feature. All they need to do is enter a text prompt describing the kind of podcast they want, and Spotify will generate a personalized episode. As mentioned earlier, users will also have the option to schedule recurring podcasts, such as...

Xiaomi Band 10 Pro and Clip-on earbuds announced

Xiaomi held a launch event in China today where we saw the debut of the Xiaomi 17 Max, but that was not the only new device announced on stage. We also got the latest addition to the Smart Band lineup, as well as Xiaomi’s first clip-on wireless earbuds. Xiaomi Band 10 Pro Smart Band 10 Pro is the successor to 2024’s Smart Band 9 Pro, and it brings several upgrades, including improved health tracking sensors, more reliable sleep tracking, and a new cycling mode. Xiaomi outfitted the Band 10 Pro with a new dual-light PPD sensor, which promises up to 98.2% accuracy for heart...

MacBook Pro OLED panels ready to go into mass production next month, new report says

According to a new report from Korea, Samsung Display has reached above 90% yield for the OLED panels intended for the next-gen Apple MacBook Pro. In fact, some processes even reached 95% yields. The panels will be ready for mass production and subsequent shipment to Apple's assemblers as early as June, the report goes on to state. The supply volume is estimated at approximately 2 million units. The manufacturing of OLED panels for laptops is more difficult than for smartphones due to the larger area, and how requirements for brightness, lifespan, and uniformity are influenced by...