vivo shows all colors of the X500 Pro Max

vivo is unveiling the X500 series in China on September 21, and ahead of that, a few days ago the company revealed the design of the X500 Pro Max. Today it's back with more official images, this time showing all four colors in which the phone will be available. Here they are for your viewing pleasure. vivo X500 Pro Max in all colors The X500 Pro Max is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC. It will have a main camera with a custom sensor co-developed with Sony which will offer 17EV of dynamic range. Its 200MP periscope telephoto camera will be the same...

OnePlus 16 may not launch in India

According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, OnePlus may not be launching the upcoming OnePlus 16 in India. Instead, the OnePlus 16R will be the brand's next flagship in the country. It will be followed by new Nord series and N series devices. In recent years, OnePlus has launched a new flagship number-series device as well as an R-series model, which uses a lesser chipset and comes with lesser cameras and a big battery. Now, if this rumor pans out, it means India will miss out on a OnePlus device powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, and will have to make do with the...

Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 earbuds leak in two colors

Fairphone launched its first pair of true wireless earbuds, aptly called the Fairbuds, in April of 2024. Now the company is almost ready to introduce the second generation - in fact, the Fairbuds 2 are coming in the fourth quarter of this year (between October and December). Today a new leak brings us a look at the new earbuds in green and black. Fairbuds 2 leaked images As you can see, the Fairbuds 2 have stems, while the originals didn't. Their case is also thicker than the original one, which makes us wonder whether Fairphone has managed to fit a larger battery inside than...

Samsung Galaxy A08 retailer listing gives us specs and official images

The Samsung Galaxy A08 was spotted in the Google Play Console in August, and then got certified by Anatel in Brazil a few days later. Things have been quiet since then, but now the phone has shown up at an online retailer in the UAE, where it's seemingly already available for purchase for AED 625 ($170), down from the recommended price of AED 659 ($179). The phone sports a 6.7-inch PLS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, an 8MP front camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy A08 images It's...

Qualcomm outlines the improvements in the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro's new NPU

Qualcomm is introducing its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC as well as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro at its annual Snapdragon Summit on September 22. Ahead of that event, today the company is teasing the improvements it's made to one of the chips' Hexagon NPU (presumably we're talking about the Hexagon NPU of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro). This is built for agentic AI, with a transformer-focused Element Accelerator and a 50% larger shared memory that "keeps frequently accessed model data close to the NPU" so that agents "can stay responsive as they juggle longer context, more...

Here are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Geekbench scores

Yesterday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are both powered by the new A20 Pro chip. As usual, the company has praised its latest and greatest SoC for being better than all of its predecessors, but how does it actually perform in a benchmark? Thankfully, we have a preliminary answer for that today, since two new iPhones identifying themselves as the iPhone 19,2 and iPhone 19,3 have just run Geekbench 6.7. Their single-core scores are 4,719 and 4,612, respectively, while their multi-core scores are 12,677 and 11,819, respectively. If we average the single-core...

Insta360 Luna Pro gimbal camera goes official with a 1-inch sensor

Insta360 is expanding its Luna series of gimbal cameras with the new Luna Pro. The handheld gimbal camera features a 1-inch sensor paired with a Leica Summicron lens, along with support for 8K Dolby Vision video recording and 10-bit I-Log. The Insta360 Luna Pro is powered by a 4nm chipset and also features a dedicated image processor, enabling its 1-inch sensor to capture video at up to 8K resolution and up to 1080p 240fps slow-motion footage. The gimbal camera features 3-axis stabilization, along with 2x lossless zoom and up to 4x HighRes zoom. The Luna Pro also features a...

Apple iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro (Max): Which one to get?

Apple’s relatively stable smartphone line-up made it easy for people to figure out their upgrade path. The company would occasionally throw in a curveball like the iPhone Air or the iPhone 17e, but for the most part, people didn’t spend much time wondering which model to pick. Vanilla users got the new vanilla iPhone, Pro users got the new Pro. But now the iPhone Duo has arrived, Apple’s first foldable. Obviously, Android foldables have been around for a while now, so this isn’t a completely unprecedented experience. Still, for Apple die-hards this could be their first...

Sony Xperia 1 IX may get an exciting camera upgrade

Sony launched the Xperia 1 VIII, its latest flagship smartphone, back in May, and released it in June. Now we already have a rumor about its successor, which we assume will be called the Xperia 1 IX. [#InlinePriceWidget,14660,1#] This device will allegedly sport a main camera with a larger sensor than the Xperia 1 VIII's 1/1.35" type. Use of a larger sensor will necessitate more space, so the Xperia 1 IX will apparently have a redesigned camera island, with a larger square area than the Xperia 1 VIII's. Sony Xperia 1 VIII If this pans out, it would be the first time Sony changed...

The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are beating Galaxy Z Fold7's sales numbers in Europe

Back in August, Samsung revealed that pre-orders in Europe for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 were 20% higher than the pre-orders for the Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 last year. The new foldables have continued to gain momentum since then. Now, Samsung says that the combined Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra sales are 50% higher than the Z Fold7 last year (note that this stat doesn't include Z Flip sales, unlike the pre-order number). Okay, it’s two phones against one, but this shows that there was a wide foldable-shaped hole in Samsung’s Galaxy Z line-up. This conclusion is also...

iPhone Duo gets two official first-party cases, here they are

The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable smartphone, and alongside it, the company today also unveiled two official first-party cases for the device. The iPhone Duo Folio is going to be available in navy blue and taupe, and it has an integrated kickstand which supports a wide range of viewing angles. It folds away neatly when not in use. iPhone Duo Folio The iPhone Duo case is thin and light, according to Apple, and will be available in sand and navy blue. It features a protective two-part design, wrapping around both sides of the phone. iPhone Duo case Both cases...

This is when Apple is releasing iOS 27

Today Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. These devices will go on pre-order on September 12 and will be released on September 18. They will both be running iOS 27, which Apple announced back in June and has been working on ever since. Today Apple has also revealed when the stable version of iOS 27 will become available for eligible iPhones, following the usual months-long beta testing period. That date is Monday, September 14. That's when iOS 27 will be released, and it's safe to assume that iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS 27 will also be released on the same...

MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC now has an official launch date

Today on X, MediaTek has revealed when it plans to unveil its next flagship Dimensity SoC: on September 15 at 2:30 PM in China. That's 2:30 AM in New York, 7:30 AM in London, 8:30 AM in Central Europe, 9:30 AM in Eastern Europe, and 12 PM in India. According to the post on X, the new product is a "pro chip", enabling a "pro experience", but it also comes with "pro efficiency" and "pro imaging", supporting 4k240fps slow-motion. "Pro gaming" hasn't been forgotten either, with the company promising "AI-enhanced graphics", an upgraded HyperEngine, and "immersive ray tracing". So it...

Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says

Apple is holding its big annual iPhone launch event on September 9, and it's widely expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra on that day. This will be its first foldable smartphone, and it's been a very long time coming. According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company has practically been working on it for a decade. Interestingly, Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, but it got hit by the memory chip shortage and insane price hikes, so now it's probably going to come out starting at $2,199. However, the top configuration (presumably with 1TB of storage) might go as...

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design is official with a Kirin 9050 Pro SoC, 5,600mAh battery

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design has been unveiled in China with a redesign and an inward-folding hinge design. It also features a privacy display, an all new Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, and runs HarmonyOS 7. Huawei’s latest tri-folding smartphone sports a 6.5-inch OLED LTPO cover display with a Full-HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 6,500 nits peak brightness. On the inside, it gets a 10.2-inch OLED 90Hz LTPO panel that has a 3K resolution and a 12.8:9 aspect ratio. The inner panel also features a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra-like hardware privacy-screen. The Mate XT 2...

Tecno unveils the Camon Slim 5G with a bunch of unique rear finishes

Today Tecno has taken the wraps off the Camon Slim 5G, a phone that does justice to its name by being 6.39mm thin. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. The phone sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1208x2644 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, a 50MP main camera using Sony's Lytia 700C 1/1.56" type sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, a 32MP selfie camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. Tecno Camon Slim 5G official images The phone runs HiOS 16 based on Android 16, and Tecno...

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is official with a 13.3-inch screen, Xring O3 SoC, and a 12,000 mAh battery

Alongside the 18 Fold, Xiaomi today also announced the Pad 9 Pro Max, which is the company's new flagship tablet. The device features a 13.3-inch LCD screen with 3408x2272 resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1,000-nit peak brightness. It's powered by Xiaomi's self-developed Xring O3 chip, just like the Xiaomi 18 Fold. This is paired with 8/12/16GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB of storage. On the rear there's a 50MP camera with OIS, while for selfies there's a 32MP front camera. The tablet has a 12,000 mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging, 27W...

Huawei reveals the Pura X View's full specs, pricing, and launch date

Last month, Huawei semi-announced the Pura X View, revealing some but not all of its specs. Today, the company has finally rectified that, by fully unveiling the device with its unique form factor. The Pura X View comes with a 6.39-inch OLED screen with 1320x2232 resolution, 16:9.5 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 6,500-nit peak brightness at 1% APL. The display has Kunlun Glass on top and supports 2,160Hz PWM dimming. It has 1.05mm symmetrical bezels on all four sides. On the rear there's a 200MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2...

Leaked video shows iPhone 18 Pro Max in Dark Cherry and 18 Pro in Blue

We’re only a few days away from Apple’s upcoming iPhone launch event, where the company is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Ahead of the event, the Pro models have now appeared in a hands-on video. The leaked video allegedly shows the demo units of the iPhone 18 Pro Max in Dark Cherry colorway and the iPhone 18 Pro in a Blue shade. According to a recent leak, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will be available in Dark Cherry, Black, and Sky Blue color options. The Dark Cherry, also referred to as Burgundy, is expected to be...

Oppo Find X10 series confirmed to launch this month, design teased

Oppo has finally confirmed that its Find X10 flagship series will launch in China this month. The company has also revealed some details about the upcoming phones and offered a glimpse at their design. In a post on Weibo, Oppo executive Zhuo Shijie teased the rear design and camera capabilities of the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max. The rear camera module design appears to be identical to recently leaked renders. According to the executive, the upcoming flagships will feature a new “Hasselblad Ultra-Clear Native Camera,” which is claimed to deliver natural colors, sharper images, and...

Poco X8 unboxing

The Poco X8 made its global debut alongside the more premium F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, and what it lacks in premiumness, it makes up for in battery. Let's begin. The Poco X8 is already on sale. It costs €400 for the 8/256GB model, and €450 if you want 12GB of RAM instead of 8. There are three colors: black, white, and orange. In the box, you'll find a USB cable, as well as a case. The case is your typical grey rubber affair, but it does its job. You'll need to supply your own charger for the Poco X8. The phone takes 67W, which is a good thing, considering it's packing north of...

iQOO 16 now tipped to pack an 8,400 mAh battery

Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station had earlier claimed that the iQOO 16, expected to launch this month, would pack an 8,500 mAh battery. Now, the tipster says the smartphone is confirmed to come with an 8,400 mAh battery. Even if the iQOO 16's battery capacity is lower than previously rumored, it is still higher than the iQOO 15's 7,000 mAh battery capacity. [#InlinePriceWidget,14198,1#] The iQOO 16 is rumored to have the same wired charging speed as the iQOO 15: 100W. It is also rumored to support wireless charging, but it's unclear how fast it will be. The iQOO 15 supports 40W...

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....