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...

Infinix Smart 20 retailer listing confirms more specs and pricing

Last month, the Infinix Smart 20 was spotted in the Google Play Console, and that revealed some of its specs. Now, the phone has been listed as up for sale by Lazada in the Philippines, complete with pricing. It's unclear if this represents the phone's actual launch or if it's a premature listing - the latter seems a tiny bit more probable since there are some typos as well as some missing info. Anyway, the phone is priced at PHP 4,499 (approximately $77) with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and PHP 5,830 (about $100) if you want 128GB of storage (the RAM stays the same). The phone...

Google is developing face unlocking tech on par with iPhone Face ID for the Pixel 11 family

Google is rumored to be developing better face unlocking tech for both the Pixel 11 family and upcoming Chromebooks. This endeavor is internally codenamed Project Toscana. According to someone who allegedly tested it, it will work without any additional visible sensors on the Pixel phones. It's unclear if it's using infrared like iPhones do, but if it is, then the IR bits are hidden under the display (and Apple is rumored to be going the same route for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max). So basically everything looks the same as on a Pixel 10, but, importantly, the face unlocking works as well...

Rumor: iPad Pro series won't get a major update anytime soon

According to a new rumor from China, Apple’s iPad Pro lineup may be left without an update for years to come. Leaker Instant Digital believes the current M5 generation iPad Pro 13 and iPad Pro 11 are not going to get significant updates anytime soon. This rumor makes sense as Apple tends to wait a hefty amount of time before bringing any drastic changes to its Pro tablets. The iPad Pro received its first major redesign in 2018 with the Pro 11 (2018) and Pro 12.9 (2018) and then in 2024 with the M4 generation models. According to the new rumor, there are several factors at play, with...

Here's another look at the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro ahead of launch next week

While the Galaxy S26 series will headline next week’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds. Ahead of the launch, new official-looking renders of the upcoming Galaxy earbuds have surfaced, courtesy of a tipster. The renders don’t really reveal anything new, but they offer the clearest look yet at the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, along with their charging cases. Samsung will include a charging cable and extra ear tips with the Pro variant, while the standard model will come with only a charging cable in the box. Both...

Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra global launch date leaks along with European prices

Two separate prior leaks told us that both the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra would be priced exactly the same as their predecessors in Europe, and now a new report from France comes to confirm this information. Xiaomi 17 Ultra The Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra pricing for the Eurozone is in the table below. Model Colors Configuration (RAM / Storage) Price Xiaomi 17 Black, Venture Green, Ice Blue, Alpine Pink 12 / 256 GB €999 12 / 512 GB €1,099 Xiaomi 17 Ultra Black, White,...

Realme P4 Lite 4G is coming this week with a 6,300mAh battery

Realme is set to expand its P4 lineup in India this week with the launch of the Realme P4 Lite 4G. Arriving as the successor to the P3 Lite 4G from September last year, the new model brings an updated design along with other improvements. The Realme P4 Lite 4G will debut on February 20 with a 6,300mAh battery. It will offer 15W wired and 6W reverse wired charging support. According to Realme, the phone will be powered by an octa-core chipset. It will get a 6.74-inch 90Hz LCD display with a waterdrop notch and up to 563 nits of maximum brightness. The phone will feature a dual...

Rumor predicts eSIM-only iPhones in Europe going forward

Apple currently sells eSIM-only iPhones across 12 markets, including the US, Japan, Mexico and Saudi Arabia and according to a new rumor, Europe might join them with the launch of the iPhone 18 series. A new report from Techmaniacs, suggests that Cupertino is gearing up to include Europe in the list of eSIM-only countries with the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max this fall. Apple is expected to split the iPhone 18 series into two separate launches, with the Pro models debuting in the usual September timeframe. According to the new report, iPhone 18 Pro Max’s battery capacity...

Entry-level MacBook reportedly launching next month in multiple color options

Rumors of an entry-level MacBook have been around for some time, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has now shared fresh details about the device. The upcoming laptop is said to come with Apple’s A18 Pro chip and an LCD display. According to Gurman, the low-cost MacBook will be unveiled in March and cost under $1,000. Despite its affordability, Apple is reportedly unlikely to compromise on build quality. Gurman adds that the laptop, codenamed J700, will feature an aluminum chassis produced using a new shell manufacturing process, which is said to be faster and more cost-effective. The...

Samsung's Privacy display tech coming to Apple's MacBook by 2029, claims tipster

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, and one of the standout features at the Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to be the new Privacy Display technology on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to well-known tipster Ice Universe, the technology will also make its way to Apple’s MacBook lineup. The tipster claims that MacBook models may adopt Samsung’s privacy display technology by 2029. If accurate, this would mark an interesting addition to laptops and could also be used by other brands in the future. The feature is designed to shield the screen from prying...

Deals: Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra on sale, Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL also discounted

This week, two smartphone families are on sale – the Poco F8 duo and three Pixel 10 phones. The Pocos offer faster chipsets and bigger batteries, while the Pixels are first in line for new Android features. A couple of weeks ago, a 16/512GB Poco F8 Ultra was selling for €750. Now it costs the same, but Amazon also restocked the 12/256GB variant, which goes for €680. The Ultra has a large 6.9” 12-bit 120Hz OLED display, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and boasts a 6,500mAh battery (18:52h Active Use Score) with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is also equipped with...

Weekly poll: did your phone receive the Android 16 update yet?

The first public beta of Android 16 came out in January 2025, then the stable version started rolling out to Pixel phones in June. Other manufacturers released OS updates for their phones too, some faster than others and it varied from model to model too (flagships got priority). It’s almost time to go up to the next version – Google has officially confirmed that the first Android 17 beta will be out soon. But let’s rewind a bit – did your phone get Android 16? We’re asking because Google shared an Android version distribution chart a couple of weeks ago and it revealed that most devices...

Weekly poll results: Moto G77 needs good review scores to succeed, the others may be in trouble

Last week, we asked your opinion on two mid-range and two entry-level Motorola phones. We have the results from the poll in front of us now and let’s just say that some have more potential than others. Starting with the most promising model of the four, the Motorola Moto G77 was knocked for its Dimensity 6400 chipset – the 6000-series chips are better-suited for entry-level phones. The €300/£250 price range is home to much more powerful chips than this. The 108MP camera is the standout feature on the Moto G77 and such a high resolution sensor is indeed fairly rare in this segment....

Deals: foldables up to $500 off, Pixel 10 phones up to $300 off, Galaxy S25 FE also on sale

This week we found some huge discounts on foldable phones that go up to $500 off. Don’t worry, though, there are plenty of bar phones to go around if you are not a fan of foldables. The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is $300 off at the moment, which makes it cheaper than the Samsung foldable at equal storage levels. The Pixel is down on performance (Tensor G5 vs. Snapdragon 8 Elite), but it does have more RAM than most Z Fold7 configurations (only the 1TB model has 16GB of RAM). The main 48MP camera on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a disappointingly small 1/2.0” sensor, which looks insufficient...

Poco C81 Pro is on the way, new certification reveals

A new Poco smartphone, the C81 Pro, is on the way. This was revealed because it was just certified for sale in Thailand by NBTC. It has the model number 25128PC17G, and the certification confirms that it's going to lack 5G support. That and the fact that it's a member of Poco's entry-level C-series means we should expect a low-end device. It was also certified in January by SDPPI in Indonesia, but at the time it was identified as the Poco C81. In the meantime, it seems to have gained the Pro suffix - this is the same device. It's also expected to be sold in some markets as the Redmi A7...

Huawei teases the global release of the FreeBuds Pro 5

Huawei launched the FreeBuds Pro 5 in China in late November, and now the company is almost ready to offer them globally. Huawei is currently teasing the international launch of the earbuds, which is taking place on February 26. The teaser video you can see below was posted to Huawei's official Instagram account. At the end of the video the February 26 unveiling date is clearly listed. The event is taking place in Madrid, Spain, the week before MWC takes place in Barcelona, which is definitely an interesting choice of location and timing. At the same event, the company...

Samsung teases the Galaxy S26 Ultra's nighttime photography chops

Samsung is finally unveiling the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra on February 25 (missing the opportunity to align with the names and the year and have it take place on February 26). Ahead of that, the company is now in full teaser mode. Today, Samsung's US arm posted the video teaser you can see below to its X account. No spotlight needed. Can your phone do that? 🔆 Get ready for the next level of Nightography with #GalaxyAI to light up any occasion.Reserve now: https://t.co/dTlilFNoHy pic.twitter.com/hTRTenNLjL— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) February 12, 2026 The teaser is...