Deals: Galaxy Z Fold8 series and iPhone 17 Pro models on sale

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 are currently available for pre-order alongside the company's latest smartwatches. Notably, select variants of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are being offered at a discount on Amazon UK. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro series is also on sale, along with select Google smartphones and the Motorola Edge 70. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will go on sale starting August 3, but pre-orders went live last week. Both foldables are eligible for a £100 voucher, bringing their prices down further. ...

Weekly poll: Are you using smart glasses?

Smartphones have been mainstream for so long that it’s hard to imagine them going away any time soon. But the tech world does not stand still, and smart glasses have been labeled as the “next frontier” for some time now. All of the big tech players are trying to carve their own space with different approaches and varying success. So we’re asking you: are you using smart glasses in your day-to-day? The least obtrusive and most popular ones are AI glasses. The Ray-Ban Meta lineup is the best example. These are smart glasses that rely exclusively on ambient computing and don’t have...

Weekly poll results: Galaxy Z Fold8 excites, but its price tag is a deterrent

Last week’s poll asked which one of Samsung’s new foldables has caught your attention, and we have a clear winner. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the foldable most of you would get, but there’s another consensus across your votes. Samsung’s new foldables are too expensive. With a starting price of $1,900 for the 256GB storage trim, the Fold8 is a big investment. The same applies to the Z Fold8 Ultra, which is an even steeper $2,100. The Z Flip8 is the more “affordable” entry out of the three, but it’s not exactly cheap at $1,200. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] As with past Samsung...

iQOO Z11's India launch teased by the company CEO

iQOO launched the Z11 Lite last month, and a few days ago, a media report claimed that the brand was planning to launch the Z11 in India. That report has turned out to be correct, as iQOO India's CEO Nipun Marya has teased the launch of the Z11. In a post on X, Marya said, "DO NOT READ THE FIRST LETTER OF EVERY LINE," and wrote seven lines after that, whose first letters were Z, E, L, E, V, E, and N. Well, that's Z11. DO NOT READ THE FIRST LETTER OF EVERY LINE. Zero spoilers from me. Everything is nearly ready. Launch mode is officially on. Eleven may be relevant. Very relevant. Excited...

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's camera specs surface

A Samsung executive recently confirmed the existence of the Galaxy S26 FE, with a company representative hinting the phone will launch this year. While we await more details about the Galaxy S26 FE's launch from Samsung, its camera specs have surfaced online, revealing the camera system won't be entirely different from the Galaxy S25 FE's. This information comes from the folks at Android Authority, which they say is based on evidence they have "reviewed from a trusted source." According to their source, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, codenamed "r14," will use a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN3...

WhatsApp is planning a new folder for messages from large businesses

WhatsApp is apparently aware of the fact that a lot of its users are facing a problem with clutter in their main chat list, especially due to having a lot of separate threads with messages from large businesses like banks or airlines. So, according to a new report, WhatsApp is now testing what it thinks is a solution to this problem. Messages from large businesses will automatically be moved into a new "Offers & Updates" folder after a set number of hours have passed since they were received. WhatsApp is testing different durations for this feature, up to 24 hours. If you don't like...

Samsung may be preparing a surprise device for next year

A few days ago, a report from Korea suggested that Samsung was going to launch eight flagship devices next year, including four foldables - the Flip9, Fold9, Fold9 Ultra, the TriFold 2. Today, a different source has unveiled the codenames for Samsung's foldable lineup for 2027, and there are five of them: B9, H9, Q9A, Q9B, and Z9. The Flip8's codename was B8, making B9 rather obviously the Flip9 - so it hasn't been canceled like a previous rumor suggested. Similarly, the Fold8's codename was H8, so H9 is the Fold9. That much is simple. The Q9A and Q9B seem like they would be two...

Microsoft will release a Copilot super app this year

Microsoft is getting ready to create a single Copilot AI "super app" that will incorporate chat, coding, Cowork, and its new autonomous Autopilots. The app will be available for both consumers and businesses later this year. This information comes from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who revealed the strategy during the company's latest earnings call. Microsoft is only the latest company to join the race to create AI "super apps" which support chat, coding, and agents. OpenAI has ChatGPT Work, while Claude has Cowork inside the chatbot. Obviously the idea here is that you'll spend as...

Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max certification hints at both of them going global

A few days ago a rumor claimed Xiaomi would be launching the 18 Pro in global markets, unlike its predecessor. Now, a tipster over on X has revealed that two Xiaomi devices have been certified by the EEC. They have the model numbers 2609BPN61G and 2611FPNFAG and the tipster claims the former could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the latter the Xiaomi 18. The certification basically confirms that these are launching outside of China. While the Xiaomi 18 getting a global launch isn't a surprise, since its predecessor did too, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was only available in China, so its successor...

Samsung is also working on a pair of Galaxy Buds with an ear hook design

Yesterday we showed you what the Samsung Galaxy Buds On will look like, thanks to some leaked illustrations. Today the same source is back with new ones, only these are depicting a different pair of earbuds. Specifically, earbuds with an ear hook design. These are reportedly internally codenamed Buds Canal 5, and like all similar products that are already on the market, they are said to be targeting workout and running use. They have flat hooks and an ear tip design that could be either in-ear or semi-in-ear. Although it's not pictured here, these will most likely come with a...

Google brings Nano Banana 2 to Google Earth

Google's Nano Banana 2 AI image generation model is now available in Google Earth. It can generate custom images using Google Earth’s satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery. All you need to do is zoom in to a place in Google Earth on the web, tap "create image", and describe what you want to see in it. Then, Nano Banana 2 will create it for you. Google says teachers can use this to render hyper-realistic views of historic places and events, like transforming the Pompeii ruins into a bustling Roman city (as seen in the video above). You can also create custom infographics to...

New Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders leak

Google is unveiling the Pixel 11 family on August 12, and today some promotional renders of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have been leaked by the legendary Evan Blass, aka @evleaks. One of these renders confirms that the phone has an 8" inner display, while another one tells us that the marketing around the Pixel 11 family (and the Pro Fold specifically) will be centered around Gemini Intelligence. New Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaked marketing renders As you can see, the design of the device is very similar to that of its predecessor from last year, but the upcoming handset has the new...

This is what the Samsung Galaxy Buds On look like

Samsung is rumored to be working on a pair of Galaxy Buds with a new clip-on form factor (new for Samsung, that is - this has been done a lot by most of its competitors recently). We once heard they'd be called Galaxy Buds Able, but in the meantime the name Galaxy Buds On has also been circulated, with "Able" alleged to be their codename. We're going to call them Galaxy Buds On for now, and today a new leak shows us what they look like, thanks to some illustrations that are said to originate from an unnamed Samsung app. Samsung Galaxy Buds On illustrations As you can see,...

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will be more expensive than its predecessor, here's by how much

A few hours ago the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE was certified with support for 45W wired charging just like its predecessor, and now there's a leak telling us how much it will cost in Europe - specifically in France. The base version with 128GB of storage will allegedly go for €799, the model with 256GB of storage will be priced at €899, and the top-end variation with 512GB of storage will cost €1,099. Compared to the Galaxy S25 FE launched last year, the Galaxy S26 FE will thus be €50 more expensive with 128GB of storage, €90 more with 256GB of storage, and a whopping €170 more when you...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review

Moto Pad 70 Groove with 9 JBL speakers is launching this week

Motorola has announced the launch of its new Moto Pad 70 Groove tablet in India. The upcoming tablet will feature a 12.1-inch display, a 360-degree kickstand, and a 9 speaker JBL audio system. The Moto Pad 70 Groove is set to debut in India on July 31. If its design looks familiar, that's because it's essentially a rebadged Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2. A Flipkart microsite for the Moto Pad 70 Groove is already live, revealing most of the tablet's key specifications. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset and pack a 10,200mAh battery. The tablet features a 12.1-inch...

Elon Musk's X Money is now available to Premium and Premium+ X subscribers

X Money was supposed to launch last year - back in January that was the plan anyway. Obviously, that didn't happen. But it has finally launched today in the US for those who have a Premium or Premium+ X subscription. Your money, on the world’s most powerful network𝕏 Money is rolling out to U.S. Premium and Premium+ subscribers starting today pic.twitter.com/2c1UMkB4Kn— X Money (@XMoney) July 27, 2026 With X Money, you get a custom metal Visa debit card with free global ATM withdrawals and no foreign transaction fees, an up to 6% APY, free and instant transfers to other X Money users,...

Apple Home Hub smart speaker with a display is coming this year, here are its features

According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to release the Home Hub as early as October, and as late as early next year. Unsurprisingly, the new Siri AI will be its main selling point. This device is basically a HomePod-like smart speaker with a 7-inch display. It will allegedly run an entirely new operating system based on Apple's tvOS, with the interface being a blend of tvOS, watchOS, and iOS. It will contain a grid of icons, widgets, and apps, and it will also have customizable clock faces. Apple fully expects people to buy more than one, and have...

New leak claims the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro may actually be cheaper than their predecessors

A few days ago a Google exec confirmed that price hikes are coming to the entire Pixel lineup, including the Pixel 11 family which is due to be unveiled on August 12. Today, a usually reliable source has revealed the purported pricing for three of the Pixel 11 models for the UK market, and it's not all bad news. In fact, both the Pixel 11 and the Pixel 11 Pro will actually be cheaper than their predecessors - with a slight catch. The Pixel 11 will start at £879 with 256GB of storage. That's £20 less than the Pixel 10 with the same storage amount launched at, but is of course more expensive...

vivo T5e is a budget phone with a 5,500mAh battery, 90Hz display

vivo has expanded its T5 lineup in India with the addition of the vivo T5e, a budget phone with a 5,500mAh battery. Notably, the company recently unveiled the T5 Lite in the country and is preparing to launch the vivo S2 soon. The vivo T5e is available in a single 4GB/64GB variant that is priced at INR 13,999 ($145). It comes with a 6.74-inch LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by an octa-core UniSoc T7225 chipset and is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage, which is expandable with a microSD slot. For photography, the...

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra battery capacities leak

A few days ago we heard some new details about the Galaxy S27 family's cameras, and now the same source is back with information about the devices' batteries. It's good news, by the way. The Galaxy S27 Pro will allegedly have a battery with a rated capacity of 5,087 mAh, which will probably be advertised as a typical capacity of 5,200 mAh. Considering that this is a smaller device, that's already quite impressive for Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra But wait until you hear about the Galaxy S27 Ultra. This one apparently has a battery with a rated capacity of 5,534 mAh, which will...

Apple releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 with tons of security fixes

Today Apple has released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6. Both of these come with a whopping 78 security fixes, so it's definitely recommended that you install them as soon as possible. In case you haven't already been notified about the update, you can go to Settings > General > Software Update to manually check for it. It should then be downloaded and installed. Aside from the important security patches, the update also optimizes the Spotlight search index, getting it ready for iOS 27, which includes major changes to Spotlight and Siri, both of which depend on a new indexing system for the...

Google will let your Pixel phone unlock your Pixel Watch

Google already lets you unlock your phone using a Pixel Watch through the Watch Unlock feature, but now it seems like the company is working on letting you do it the other way around as well. Strings of code found in the latest Connected Phone & Watch app show a "Phone to Watch Unlock" feature. When it launches, this will automatically unlock your Pixel Watch when your paired Pixel phone is unlocked. Unfortunately, this is very likely exclusive to a Pixel phone and Pixel watch pairing. Anyway, once you get it, you will be able to skip entering a PIN or pattern and simply unlock your...

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vivo X300 E is official with Zeiss-backed triple-rear cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC

vivo’s latest X300 series phone has gone official in China. The vivo X300 E comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and features a Zeiss-backed triple-rear camera setup. It sports a 6.59-inch OLED screen that offers a 1.5K resolution, up to 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits. The handset also offers an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The vivo X300 E is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and comes with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out-of-the-box. For photography, the smartphone offers a...