Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra's EU Energy Labels confirm their battery capacities

Samsung's Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are getting official in less than 48 hours, on February 25. Ahead of that, their mandatory EU Energy Labels have been outed today, and these confirm the phones' battery capacities once again. As rumored countless times before, the only one of the three that's getting a bigger battery than its predecessor is the vanilla S26. It has a battery rated at 4,175 mAh, which will be advertised as 4,300 mAh typical capacity. The Galaxy S26+ has a battery rated at 4,755 mAh, which will be marketed as 4,900 mAh typical capacity, while the Galaxy S26...

The European Realme 16 Pro has a smaller battery and better software support

Realme unveiled the 16 Pro for India back in January, and now the European model has been listed by the official site, revealing some key differences. Whereas the Indian model has a 7,000 mAh battery, the European one only gets 6,500 mAh. Furthermore, while the Indian model supports 80W wired charging, the European one only does 45W. [#InlinePriceWidget,14400,1#] In European markets, the phone is only offered with 8GB of RAM (paired with 256GB or 512GB of storage), but the Indian version is offered in a 12/256GB version too. NFC and eSIM are both supported in Europe but not in India,...

Oppo Find N6's special box contents exposed

Oppo is launching the Find N6 very soon, and ahead of that, today in China the purported contents of the Find N6 'gift box' (machine translated from Chinese) got outed. We assume not every Find N6 box will be outfitted with all this stuff, perhaps only those who pre-order will get the contents shown here, or this could be some special edition. Anyway, the box contents are impressive. You get the phone of course, a magnetic stand and charger, an aramid fiber case, a magnetic card holder, and a 20W power bank. The Find N6 is going to be powered by the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5...

iPhone 18 Pro series enters test production phase, rumor claims

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September this year, with the iPhone Fold also likely to debut alongside them. A new leak now suggests the iPhone 18 Pro lineup has entered the test production phase. Tipster Fixed Focus Digital shared the details in a Weibo post. As per the leaker, the iPhone 18 Pro models are currently in the test production phase, where Apple conducts production validation runs to ensure there are no issues before the devices enter mass manufacturing. iPhone 17 Pro The production validation run will involve Apple using its...

Another rumor claims iPhone 18 Pro will get an upgraded selfie camera

Back in November last year, a report claimed that Apple would upgrade the selfie camera across the entire iPhone 18 lineup. A new rumor now corroborates the upgrade but suggests the improved front camera may be limited to the Pro models. According to tipster Whylab, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature 24MP selfie cameras, a claim that aligns with the November report that also pointed to a 24MP front sensor upgrade. If accurate, the new sensor should deliver improved performance for selfies, video calls, and low-light selfies. The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is also...

Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature showcased in leaked hands-on video

Just days ahead of the Galaxy S26 series launch event, real-life images and a hands-on video have surfaced on social media, offering a close look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaks highlight the Privacy Display feature, the S-Pen, and even reveal the phone’s benchmark scores. YouTuber Sahil Karoul managed to get his hands on the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, claiming that a retailer in Dubai already has the phone on sale. The YouTuber shared several videos and images of the phone on X, revealing key aspects of the device. In one clip, Karoul demonstrates the Privacy Display feature,...

Top 10 trending phones of week 8

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been the most popular smartphone in our database for most of 2026's first two months, so no surprises it's still on top of our trending chart the week before its announcement. It's got the newly announced vivo V70 and Infinix Note 60 Pro keeping it company on the podium. The extension of lifecycles caused by surging RAM prices means the Galaxy A56 will get an even longer time in the spotlight - it placed fourth almost a full year after its debut. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] Behind it we have more newly announced phones - the Pixel 10a came in...

Apple iPhone 17e: what to expect

The iPhone 17e is just around the corner and as is the norm rumors gave us a pretty good idea of what to expect. The company is gearing up to launch several devices on March 4 (or shortly before that), the most exciting of which is the iPhone 16e successor - the iPhone 17e. The 17e promises a handful of notable upgrades over its predecessor. Perhaps the most obvious one will be the Dynamic Island. The full-fledged notch will be replaced by a Dynamic Island cutout along with the accompanying software features. The display itself will remain the same - 6.1" running at 60Hz. The...

WhatsApp might soon let you schedule messages to be sent automatically in chats

WhatsApp might soon let all users send messages automatically in chats, as it's working on a message-scheduling feature expected to work in both individual and group chats. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this under-development feature in the beta version 26.7.10.72 of WhatsApp for iOS. This feature, which might be called Scheduled Messages, would allow users to automatically send messages by scheduling them in advance. Just type a message, then choose the date and time you want it delivered automatically. The scheduled messages will be...

Deals: Pixel 10a arrives, but the Galaxy S25 FE and OnePlus 15R might be better deals

The mid-range smartphone market in the US is not in a good place – the most exciting launch in a while happened earlier this week with the unveiling of the Google Pixel 10a (though note that the phone will become available a couple of weeks from now). The Google Pixel 10a is mostly the same as the 9a. It uses the same 6.3” 1080p+ display (slightly brighter) now with Gorilla Glass 7i (replacing GG3), runs on the same Tensor G4 chipset and has the same 48+13MP camera. The battery capacity is the same too, 5,100mAh, though Google increased the wired (from 23W to 30W) and wireless (from 7.5W...

Galaxy AI turns into a multi-agent ecosystem, adds deep integration with Perplexity AI

Internal research at Samsung revealed that the majority of users, nearly 8 in 10, regularly use more than two AI agents. The company is working on improving Galaxy AI for the AI future. By adding multi-agent support, Samsung will make the experience of juggling several AIs much smoother. The revamped Galaxy AI will have integration for AI agents at the OS level. This will help Samsung stay on top of the quickly evolving AI field with seamless integration of new AI agents in a way that is consistent with the familiar Galaxy experience. Since the integration is at the system level, you...

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra online exclusive colors

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked, even for the Galaxy S26 family, is right around the corner, officially scheduled for February 25. If you've been following the news cycle even loosely, this is hardly news. In fact, there are very few aspects of the upcoming Samsung flagships that have not yet leaked in some fashion. You can go here to see a rather full specs sheet for all three models. If you are looking to pick up a shiny new Galaxy S26 Ultra, you will likely get a choice between four colors: Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White. And just like every year, there will be some online...

Meta is now targeting mobile users first with Metaverse

Remember when Facebook rebranded to Meta back in 2021? That move was very much related to an internal company belief in the future of VR tech. As part of that, Meta envisioned Horizon Worlds as the main way people would be communicating in the future. At this point in time, it seems pretty clear that the VR fad is over or close to it. According to a recent interview with Meta’s VP of Content at Reality Labs, Samantha Ryan, a mobile-first strategy is now at the forefront, with Horizon Worlds shifting gears to be “almost exclusively mobile.” As part of the change, Meta is splitting...

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is 'coming soon,' color options confirmed by Flipkart

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion we've been hearing about for over a month now will be unveiled soon. This revelation comes from Motorola's Indian branch, which teased the Edge 70 Fusion with multiple posts on X, including one that said, "Coming soon." That same post also showed the Edge 70 Fusion in two colors, corroborating previous design leaks. Bold hues.Luxurious finish.The next expression of motorola.Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/Sxv1vXwlTq— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) February 21, 2026 While Motorola hasn't explicitly mentioned the Edge 70 Fusion in any of its X posts, the use...

Realme C83 RAM and storage amounts leak along with pricing

According to a new rumor, Realme is working on the C83, which will be positioned under the C85, just like the naming scheme implies. The C85 made its debut in November. The C83 is said to arrive in three RAM/storage combos: 4/64GB, 4/128GB, and 6/128GB. Their prices in India are rumored to be INR 13,499, INR 14,499, and INR 17,499, respectively. Realme C85 The C83 has the model number RMX5256 and will be offered in two colorways: Sprouting Green and Blooming Purple. Its full specs haven't been leaked yet, but we wouldn't be at all surprised if that happens in the next few days or...

Redmi A7 gets certified too, may launch alongside the Redmi A7 Pro

The Redmi A7 Pro got certified earlier this month, and now the Redmi A7 is following in its footsteps and may launch alongside the Pro model. The Redmi A7 has the model number 26020RNB4A, according to NBTC in Thailand. The device has also been EEC certified, and it's going to be 4G-only just like the Pro. The Redmi A7 and Redmi A7 Pro may be sold in some markets as the Poco C81 and Poco C81 Pro. At least some of these four phones will be powered by the Unisoc T7250 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. One or more of them will have a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to...

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro dummy units reveal the metallic stem finish

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro on February 25, at the same Unpacked event where the Galaxy S26 devices will make their debut. We've already seen quite a few leaks regarding the Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, including various renders, but now we have something a little bit different. A user on X claims to have snapped these shots showing Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro dummy units, shipped to retail stores for display purposes. The images show a metallic finish on the stems, which is probably meant to differentiate them from AirPods. Samsung Galaxy Buds4...

Nothing Phone (4a) series confirmed to use Snapdragon chipsets

Nothing recently began teasing its upcoming Phone (4a) series on social media. The Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro are set to be unveiled on March 5, featuring upgraded design and hardware. Ahead of the launch, Nothing has confirmed that the lineup will use Snapdragon chipsets but has not specified the exact model. However, recent leaks and a Geekbench listing suggest that both phones will be equipped with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC. Notably, the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro were powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, so it makes sense for the new models to feature its...

vivo V70 in for review

We're taking a look at vivo's new V70 series. Earlier, we gave you our impressions of the V70 Elite, so now, let's unbox the vivo V70. Our unit is the Alpine Grey model, and it comes with a 90W charger, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a simple silicone case. Unboxing the vivo V70 The Alpine Grey model is a curious shade. Depending on the lighting, it appears a light brown color or a diluted rose shade. In reality, it has a light grey back panel and a slightly darker grey frame. The phone feels nicely compact in the hand, thanks to its 6.59-inch display and sub-8mm...

Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Pro, a smarter model for the most complex tasks

Google released Gemini 3 Pro on November 19, and today, exactly three months later, it's introducing Gemini 3.1 Pro. This model "represents a step forward in core reasoning", Google says, being "a smarter, more capable baseline for complex problem-solving". This, Google says, is reflected in its performance in various AI benchmarks. You can see Gemini 3.1 Pro compared to the other latest models from Google's competitors, as well as with Gemini 3 Pro, in the image below. Google highlights Gemini 3.1 Pro's performance in ARC-AGI-2, which it describes as "a benchmark that evaluates a...

Counterpoint: Samsung Galaxy A06 was the best-selling phone in LATAM for 2025

Samsung dominated the Latin America (LATAM) smartphone scene in 2025, with 4 of the 10 best-selling devices being Galaxy phones. According to the latest Counterpoint Research report, Samsung’s Galaxy A06 topped the list as the best-selling smartphone in the region and accounted for 7% of all smartphone sales in the region for the past year. Samsung’s Galaxy A16, Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A56 were the other three Galaxy smartphones in the top 10 rankings. Motorola’s Moto G15 came in third place. The other Moto devices in the top ten are the Moto G05, which slots in sixth place, and the...

Google's Gemini can now create music

Google's Gemini can now create 30-second music tracks based on prompts. To accomplish this, it's using Lyria 3, Google DeepMind's latest generative music model. Music creation is rolling out today in beta in the Gemini app in English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese. Everyone over 18 gets access to it, but Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers will enjoy higher usage limits than those who aren't paying. To use this, simply describe an idea or upload a photo or video to tell Gemini to take inspiration from it. Cover art is automatically generated by...

Infinix Xpad 30E gets official with education focus, low price

Alongside the Note 60 and Note 60 Pro smartphones, today Infinix also made the Xpad 30E tablet official. This comes with an 11-inch 1920x1200 LCD screen with 440-nit typical brightness, and it's offered in three colors: Dreamy Purple, Forest Green, and Deep Blue. The device seems to be heavily education-oriented, coming with an "AI Tutor" that includes "Photo Solving", "Tap to Ask", AI Creation, and AI Screen Recognition, as well as "120K+ premium resources" like "curated textbook-aligned courses and exercises". The tablet also has 4G connectivity built-in. Infinix Xpad...

Oppo Find X9s global variant's key specifications surface online

Earlier this month, Oppo confirmed that it will soon launch the Find X9s in India. The company also revealed that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. Now, a new report has leaked more details about the upcoming phone. According to the report, the Oppo Find X9s for global markets will offer different specs compared to the Chinese variant. It is said to sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Oppo Find X9 The phone will reportedly feature a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary camera, a 50MP...

vivo X300 FE color options, RAM, and storage variants tipped

vivo is expected to launch the X300 FE soon. The phone has recently received certifications in multiple regions and was also spotted on Geekbench. Now, a tipster has revealed its color options, along with RAM and storage variants. According to a tipster, the upcoming vivo X300 FE will be offered in 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB configurations. The tipster adds that the phone will be available in Black and Blue, but expects there to be other color options. vivo S50 Pro mini The vivo X300 FE is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. As per the recent Geekbench listing, the...