Weekly poll: would you buy an Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Find X8s or Find X8s+ if you could?

After releasing the Find X8 series back in October, Oppo has had time to refine what could be the more interesting models in the family – first and foremost the Ultra camera flagship but also the company’s first compact camera flagship. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra features a powerful penta-camera system co-developed with Hasselblad. The main module has a 1” Sony LYT-900 sensor, then there’s an ultra-wide (1/2.75” JN5) and two telephoto modules – 3x (70mm, 1/1.56” LYT-700) and 6x (135mm, 1/1.95” LYT-600). All four have 50MP sensors and are joined by the True Chroma Camera, a 9-channel...

Weekly poll results: the Google Pixel 9a could do with a price cut

Even though the Google Pixel 9a costs the same as its predecessor, last week’s poll suggests that this price may be too high for what the phone offers. This goes to show that expectations shift over time and 128GB storage isn’t enough on a $500/€550 device. Of course, 128GB is the base storage for Google’s pricier Pixels, even the Pro XL, and the 9a is a good deal cheaper than those. At least for the past couple of generations of “a” models there is a 256GB option. Let’s do a recap of what people liked and what they didn’t about the Pixel 9a. Things in the positive column: it’s a petite...

Latest Android 16 beta update for OnePlus 13 comes with a customizable battery charging limit

OnePlus recently released the second Android 16 beta update for the OnePlus 13. The brand listed the known issues with this update in its community post but didn't mention an interesting feature it brings to the OnePlus 13. [#InlinePriceWidget,13477,1#] Spotted by an unofficial OnePlus System Apps channel on Telegram, the Android 16 beta 2 for the OnePlus 13 brings a customizable battery charging limit to the smartphone, allowing users to set the battery charging limit between 80% and 100% instead of the fixed 80%. However, you can't just select any number between 80 and 100. You...

Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro will have a charger in the box in this country

Nothing launched the CMF Phone 1 back in July of last year, and now it's already teasing the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Unlike the CMF Phone 1, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will in fact ship with a charger in the box, but only in India. The news comes straight from Nothing's co-founder Akis Evangelidis, who shared the information over on X as you can see below. We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India. https://t.co/jgD6fJoLvb pic.twitter.com/A4oxH7OYsq— Akis Evangelidis (@AkisEvangelidis) April 11, 2025 It appears that the brand made the decision to include a charger in the...

Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro renders leak

Honor launched the 400 Lite earlier this month, and it is due to be soon joined by the 400 and 400 Pro. Today renders for both of these have been leaked, and you can see them below. The Honor 400 Pro has a 200 MP main camera as part of a triple camera setup and smaller bezels. The Honor 400 has just two rear cameras. It's unclear what the official names are for any of these colorways, by the way. Honor 400 Pro leaked renders Both models have flat screens, and the Pro has either dual front-facing cameras or one selfie snapper and an IR camera for face unlock. According to...

Gallery: Here are some Oppo Find X8 Ultra camera samples from a photo walk around Xi'an

We were lucky enough to participate in Oppo's launch event for the Find X8 Ultra in China and decided to take advantage of the occasion by putting its cameras through a quick camera exercise. We took the phone around beautiful Xi'an - the capital city of the Shaanxi province - and took photos at 0.6x, 1x, 3x, and 6x. We even stretched the 6x zoom camera beyond its optical limit and snapped a few low-light and portrait samples. The idea here is to give you a glimpse at the Find X8 Ultra's imaging potential, not to spoil our detailed analysis of its cameras. So we'll keep it brief...

Here's when Apple's delayed AI-infused smarter Siri is now rumored to launch

Apple has delayed the smarter AI-infused Siri. Back in March when the company finally acknowledged its issues in bringing these features to the market, it said they would be released "in the coming year". Today a new report alleges to give us a narrower timeframe. Apparently, the delayed Siri features are coming this fall. These features were talked about at WWDC last year, and were expected to be part of the iOS 18 release. Obviously, that hasn't happened and now if they do arrive in the fall with iOS 19, they will be landing about 15-16 months after the initial announcement. In...

Oppo K13 specs leak

Oppo just launched the high-end Find X8 Ultra, Find X8s, and Find X8s+, but the company is also working on a new mid-ranger, the K13. This will be arriving soon in India first, ahead of its global release. Today a new rumor brings us its specs. The phone is said to sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ flat OLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, and is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset which was just unveiled in February. Oppo K12 The K13 has a 50 MP main rear camera, a 2 MP decorative camera of some sort next to it (probably a depth sensor or a macro shooter), and a 16 MP selfie snapper....

Here's the chipset inside the Honor Power with an 8,000 mAh battery

Honor is launching the first Power branded smartphone on April 15. This has so far been rumored to come with an insane 8,000 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 7 series chipset, but up until this point no rumor actually said which. That changes now, as the prolific Chinese leakster who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has finally revealed that the Honor Power will have the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC at the helm. Honor Power official teaser images Once again, the outrageously huge 8,000 mAh battery capacity is 'confirmed' (as much as a rumor can really confirm anything, of course),...

WhatsApp launches a dozen new features

WhatsApp is constantly testing new features through its beta channel, and these usually take months to finally launch for everyone. Today the service actually released a dozen new features at the same time, so let's go through them one by one. First, there's now an Online indicator in group chats, showing you which members are available right under the group name. Second, you can choose to only receive Highlights from groups, which limits notifications to mentions, replies, and messages from saved contacts. Third, you can now create an event in a 1-to-1 chat, RSVP as "maybe", invite a plus...

Apple and other companies could be exempted from Trump's tariffs

Trump's newly announced tariffs are about to hit many US companies really hard, and Apple is potentially one of the most affected. The bulk of its products are produced in China, and Trump hit the country with 125% on all goods before temporarily lowering the tariffs to 10% for the next 90 days. During the so called Liberation Day, however, a journalist asked Trump if he plans to offer exemptions, and a vague response followed, suggesting there will be exemptions for companies that are "hit harder". And let's be honest, who is going to be affected the most if not Apple? WSJ did the...

Verizon will give you a Pixel 9a for free if you add a new line

The Google Pixel 9a is becoming available tomorrow, and ahead of that Verizon has today published its compelling offer for the device. You can get the Pixel 9a from Verizon for free if you add a new line on a myPlan subscription. Alternatively, you can pay $499.99 outright or $13.88 per month for three years. For some reason, the carrier will only have the Pixel 9a in Obsidian and Iris, two of the four colorways in which the device is available elsewhere. If that doesn't faze you, then note that you're also getting Google One AI Premium for $10 per month - that's 50% off the price...

OnePlus 13 gets second Android 16 beta

Google released the first beta of Android 16 ahead of its usual schedule in January, as this version of the OS will come out by the end of June, unlike its predecessors that all arrived in August or September or October. Today OnePlus is releasing the second beta of Android 16 for the OnePlus 13. The build is only intended for advanced users and developers. Thus, it's not recommended if you have little or no experience with software development and are unfamiliar with flashing custom ROMs. It's also not recommended to do this on your primary device, as things could break. There are...

iPhone 17 Pro case shows massive camera island

The iPhone 17 Pro series is expected to bring a redesigned camera island that’s rumored to span almost the entire width of the phone’s back. We’ve already seen renders and dummy units for all four iPhone 17 series models, and we now get our first look at cases for the iPhone 17 Pro. iPhone 17 Pro case The image was shared by Sonny Dickson and gives us a clear look at what’s to come from Apple’s Pro series iPhones – a much larger camera island that takes up a third of the phone’s back. If these rumors turn out to be true, then the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will offer the first...

Samsung Electronics posts earnings guidance for Q1 with higher consolidated sales

Last year, Samsung posted an impressive tenfold increase in profit for the first quarter of the year on the back of strong Galaxy S24 sales, as well as favorable prices of memory semiconductors. The Q1 report for this year isn’t ready yet, but the company just posted earnings guidance. Estimates based on K-IFRS show that Samsung is looking at higher consolidated sales of around KRW 79 trillion (up from KRW 72 trillion in Q1 2024), but the operating profit stays the same as last year at KRW 6.6 trillion. Samsung notes that K-IFRS requires specific numbers to be reported, but the press...

Apple Vision Pro 2 reportedly coming this year, components already in production

Apple's Vision Pro is a flop, sales-wise, there's no beating around the bush about that. The company is now working on an incremental upgrade to the device, and this will allegedly come by the end of this year. Ahead of its launch, key components for it, including panels, housings, and circuitry, have entered mass production at Apple's hardware partners. Some suppliers are said to be "rushing" to fulfill the orders. Apple reportedly reduced production of the existing Vision Pro last year, with plans to stop making it altogether by the end of 2024. Presumably the company has already...

Google Pixel 10 series pricing leaks, Pixel 10 Pro Fold to be cheaper

Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold, most likely due to launch this August, will allegedly be cheaper than its predecessor, according to a new rumor. The device will go for $1,600, which is $200 less than what the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launched at. Then, in 2027, the Pixel 12 Pro Fold will go for $1,500. While this obviously doesn't make the foldable member of the Pixel lineup quite as affordable as a slab-style flagship smartphone, the price drops are still notable - if they pan out, of course. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google will reportedly keep launching four new Pixels each August for the...

Infinix GT 30 Pro spotted on Geekbench

The Infinix GT 30 Pro was spotted in a Geekbench listing ahead of its upcoming launch. The device appeared with the X6873 model number, the same identifier previously spotted on the IMEI database. The new listing confirms the phone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset and 12GB RAM. Infinix GT 30 Pro (X6873) on Geekbench The device scored a 1,204 single-core score and 4,057 multi-core score. The listing also confirms it boots Android 15 out the box, presumably with Infinix XOS on top. Based on last year’s GT 20 Pro, we can expect the GT 30 Pro to offer a high-refresh...

It's the end of the road for Samsung's Galaxy S20 family

Samsung may now be offering seven years of updates for its latest flagships (even eight for Enterprise models), but that hasn't always been the case. The Galaxy S20 series has now reached the end of the road - none of the devices will receive any more software updates from now on. We're talking about the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, by the way, which have all reached the five-year mark since their release. Samsung issued them with monthly security updates for the first four of those years, then switching them to a quarterly schedule for the last year. And now all of that has ended, as those...

More details about Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 outed

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is coming this year, most likely in October, and last month its AnTuTu score got leaked showing massive improvements compared to the original 8 Elite. Today a new rumor out of China shares some more details about Qualcomm's next top of the line SoC. It is said to be using second-generation Oryon CPU Cores, which will increase performance by about 25%. The GPU's independent cache is also allegedly growing from 12MB to 16MB, and GPU performance will be increased by about 30% overall. The chip will support LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 RAM too. Those are all the...

Huawei Enjoy 70X Lite live images and specs leak revealing a surprising chipset choice

Huawei launched the mid-range Enjoy 70X back in January, and now it seems like it's almost ready to give us a slightly toned down version, called Enjoy 70X Lite. This has been leaked today in a couple of live hands-on images, which you can see below. We also have specs to talk about. Intriguingly, the 70X Lite will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset, unlike the 70X which uses the Kirin 8000A. This means the Lite version won't have 5G support since Huawei can't use 5G Snapdragon chips due to the US sanctions against it. Huawei Enjoy 70X Lite leaked hands-on images It will be...

vivo X200s full specs leak

vivo is launching the X200 Ultra alongside the X200s on April 21, and ahead of that we have a leak purporting to bring us the full specs of the latter smartphone. As rumored countless times before, the X200s will be a small iteration compared to the X200 which launched back in October. It's said to be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400+ SoC, which itself is due to be unveiled on April 11. vivo X200s official images The phone will allegedly have a 6.67-inch flat screen with "1.5K" resolution, and a triple rear camera system: 50 MP main, 50 MP ultrawide, 50 MP periscope...

Gurman: Apple is preparing a major iPhone redesign in 2027

The original iPhone launched in June of 2007, which means we’ll be celebrating its 20th birthday in 2027, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests Apple is eyeing a major redesign of its most important device. Apple will reportedly launch its first foldable iPhone in 2027, alongside a new iPhone 19 Pro model that “makes more extensive use of glass”. The report does not go into much detail about what that entails, but we’re guessing that would mean a larger percentage of the chassis is made from glass. This could mean a wrap-around screen like on the Xiaomi Mix Alpha or something else...

The OnePlus 13T will likely be the first model to ditch the Alert Slider in favor of a smart button

If you haven’t heard, OnePlus is axing the Alert Slider. The company makes the argument that a smart button will be more customizable, which is something that its fans have been asking for. The OnePlus 13T will likely be the first phone to drop the slider in favor of a customizable button. Li Jie, President of OnePlus China, shared this image and says that “the OnePlus 13T has been upgraded with a new shortcut key.” It will support switching between Silent/Vibration/Ringing modes just like the slider, it will also offer easy access to other features. OnePlus has designed “a very...

vivo X200 Ultra, X200s launch date confirmed

The vivo X200 Ultra and X200s are set to launch on April 21 in China. The launch date was confirmed by vivo on its official Weibo profile. The two smartphones will be joined by the vivo Pad5 Pro, Pad SE and Watch 5. The new teasers show the X200 Ultra in its upcoming Rimowa edition, which features a silver look inspired by the luxury luggage manufacturer. In related news, the X200 Ultra emerged in a video leak showing its design from all angles. The device in the video is the Rimowa edition X200 Ultra and we get a good look at its huge camera island which sticks out even more than...

Top 10 trending phones of week 14

The Galaxy A56 kept its impressive form as we enter April, the Samsung mid-ranger once again topping our trending chart. The Poco F7 Ultra once again ended up second, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra climbed a spot to complete the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] Newly announced Motorola Edge 60 Fusion captured the fourth spot, edging the Poco duo of X7 Pro in fifth and F7 Pro in sixth. After them, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is also maintaining its spot in the top 10, suggesting that the 2025 duo has some impressive sales potential. Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max came in fifth, just ahead...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 to run One UI 8 out of the box

Admittedly, Samsung didn't handle the One UI 7 update very well, as many users were left waiting for the stable update more than half a year after the release of Android 15. However, the latest report coming from SamMobile suggests Samsung will try to make it right with the next iteration of One UI 8. According to the rumor, Samsung is planning to launch its Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 phones with One UI 8 on board, based on Android 16. Google typically releases the annual Android upgrade in the second half of the year, and we expect the Galaxy foldables to arrive in late July to early...

Samsung Galaxy S25 series Enterprise Edition phones will get 8 OS upgrades instead of 7

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series in January and introduced the Enterprise Edition in February. The regular Galaxy S25 lineup launched with Android 15 and will get up to seven OS Android version upgrades, meaning up to Android 22. However, the Enterprise Editions will receive upgrades up to Android 23. [#InlinePriceWidget,13322,1#] This confirmation came from Samsung through its Samsung Knox website, where the brand listed the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra's Enterprise Editions with guaranteed OS upgrade up to Android 23. The listing also confirms the...

WhatsApp testing new features for audio and video calls

WhatsApp has begun testing new audio and video call options for its Android users. This revelation comes from WABetaInfo, who spotted these features in WhatsApp for Android's beta version 2.25.10.16. The first one is the mute button for an incoming voice call. It appears in the notification panel and allows users to answer the call while muting the microphone. We are not sure how exactly this will be useful. In noisy environments, perhaps? Tell us in the comments below how you'd use this feature. The second feature is for incoming video calls. It allows you to turn off the camera...

Infinix's next phone will smell

Ever wished your smartphone would have its very own, very distinctive smell? Well, Infinix thinks you have, and so it's going to answer your prayers with the upcoming Note 50s 5G+, which is due to launch in India on April 18. This phone will come with "scent-tech". Basically, it's a way for the device to release a fragrance from its rear panel. It's definitely a unique feature (don't call it a gimmick), using microencapsulation technology which traps fragrance molecules within microscopic capsules. The capsules are infused into the phone's fake leather back, and they gradually release a...

TikTok for Artists launches in select markets

TikTok has launched a new platform called "TikTok for Artists". It aims to help artists promote their music, connect with fans, and make better decisions to drive engagement. It also helps artists understand performance metrics. The new platform will allow artists to create campaigns for upcoming releases and promote them on TikTok. These campaigns can also be monetized and offer pre-saves on Spotify and Apple Music. Merch drops will also be a thing. Perhaps one of the most useful features is the performance metrics. Artists can learn more about the demographics of their followers...

WhatsApp will let you prevent others from auto-saving media you send them

WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature which was spotted in the latest beta build for Android. This will be in development for a while longer, so don't expect to get it right away. When you do, however, it will let you add enhanced privacy meaning people you talk to will be prevented from having media you send them auto-saved on their devices. Normally, WhatsApp auto-saves every media item you receive on your phone. But when this is implemented, you'll have the option to prevent other people's phones from doing that, as seen in the screenshot above. This is the same...

Samsung unveils Onyx Cinema LED screens as an alternative to projector-based cinemas

You probably associate cinemas with projectors, but Samsung has other ideas – at CinemaCon, the largest and most important gathering of movie theater owners, the company showed off its Onyx Cinema LED screens. These come in a variety of sizes: 5m, 10m, 14m and 20m (16ft, 33ft, 46ft and 66ft). And there are additional scaling options to match the needs of different movie theaters. The displays offer a peak brightness of 300 nits (86.7fL), which is six times brighter than the standard (48 nits/14fL). The displays support video up to 4K 120Hz. Note that the displays are pieced together...

The next iPad mini might come with a huge display upgrade

Apple's next iPad mini could have a massive display upgrade in tow, switching from IPS LCD panels to OLED. Apple is apparently currently testing Samsung-made OLED panels for the most diminutive iPad, and it would of course be a very welcome change to see the next iPad mini with an OLED screen. It's been rumored to make its debut in 2026, around two years after its predecessor which launched last October. The 2024 iPad mini was also rumored to get an OLED panel back in 2023, but that obviously didn't happen and so the introduction of the new display tech got postponed to the next iteration...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's new launch date leaks

Yesterday we heard that Samsung delayed the Galaxy S25 Edge's planned April launch, and today a new rumor purportedly shares the new date on which the device will be fully unveiled: May 13. It's still unclear what the reason for the delay is, but at least it's not a big one - give or take one month from the initially rumored announcement date of April 15. Some have speculated that the delay doesn't have anything to do with quality issues, but instead is related to some changes in Samsung's management following the death of Samsung DX head Jong-Hee Han. If you were expecting...

Motorola Edge 60 leaks in official-looking renders

When it rains Motorola leaks, it pours, it seems. We've already seen a bunch of promo materials for the upcoming Razr 60 Ultra outed today, and now it's time to turn our attention to the Edge 60, which will soon join the already announced Edge 60 Fusion. This is the star of some leaked official-looking renders, showcasing it in blue and green. Naturally, the design language of the Edge 60 is incredibly close to that of the Edge 60 Fusion. Motorola Edge 60 leaked renders in blue The Edge 60 is said to sport a 50 MP main camera using the Sony Lytia LYT-700C sensor, and a...

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra promo materials confirm its flagship chipset

Motorola is working on the Razr 60 Ultra, its next flagship foldable, and unlike its predecessor from last year, this one will actually use a true flagship chipset: the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This has been confirmed today through a leak of marketing materials for the phone, including a video that names the SoC. There's also mention of Moto AI, because it's 2025 and of course there is. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra leaked promo materials The phone seems to have one colorway which is meant to imitate wood, which is a nice thing to have. There are also what seem like at least two fake...

Oppo F29 Pro hands-on

Oppo recently unveiled the F29 series, which includes two smartphones - Oppo F29 and Oppo F29 Pro. We've received the Pro model, so let's take a closer look at it. The Oppo F29 Pro arrived in a white retail box, including a clear case, a SIM ejector tool, some documents, a charging cable, and an 80W power adapter. The Oppo F29 Pro packs a 6.7" 10-bit FullHD+ quad-curved AMOLED display with 1,200 nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The panel has a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The display settings let you select between Auto, Standard,...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE specs leak

Samsung has long been rumored to release a cheaper flip-style foldable this year, complementing the high-end Galaxy Z Flip7 which should be coming in July. Today, some specs of the Galaxy Z Flip FE - or Z Flip7 FE, the rumors can't seem to agree on the exact name - have been leaked. The phone is said to be powered by the Exynos 2400e SoC, the same one found in the Galaxy S24 FE from last year. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 That is in Europe at least, since these specs are for the SM-F761B model. Other markets might get another chipset, Samsung loves to do that sometimes. The Flip FE will...

Samsung Galaxy M56 appears on Geekbench, to sport Exynos 1480

Samsung is working on the Galaxy M56 with an Exynos 1480 chipset. The information comes from Geekbench, where the phone with model number SM-M566B was listed. It will arrive as a successor to the Galaxy M55, but more importantly, it sports the same chipset as last year's Galaxy A55. [#InlinePriceWidget,12896,1#] Only time will tell whether this year's top-tier M phone will match the A56 as closely or whether Samsung decided to change a feature or two. Samsung SM-M566B on Geekbench The listing did not mention the Exynos chip, but it did reveal the s5e8845 model number, the CPU...

Sony Xperia 1 VII CAD renders surface

The Sony Xperia 1 VII was featured in a couple of leaks already, and if the reports are correct, we can expect the device to arrive sometime in May. Now XpertPick in collaboration with OnLeaks published high-quality, rumor-based CAD renders, fully revealing the design. Sony Xperia 1 VII As you can see, there are no dramatic changes to the body. In fact, the Xperia 1 VII looks nearly identical to its predecessor. We see the familiar patterned glass back, flat side frame, flat front, the same camera bump design and the usual button arrangement on the right side. Nothing out of the...

Poco F7 Pro vs. Poco F7 Ultra

The Poco F series has taken a little shift in positioning this year, this time the Pro getting outdone by an Ultra, instead of having a vanilla model on its other side. That said, the F7 Pro retains all the goodness of the previous generation's Pro - it's just that the F7 Ultra now brings even more to the table. We'll do a thorough comparison between the two models to try and show you if the Pro is good enough, or now that there's an Ultra, that one is the way to go. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras ...

vivo Pad5 Pro, Pad SE, and Watch 5 detailed ahead of launch

We already know that the vivo X200 Ultra and X200s are launching later this month but they won’t be the only new devices announced at the launch event. The brand also detailed the upcoming vivo Pad5 Pro and Pad SE tablets as well as the all-new vivo Watch 5. All three devices are now available for pre-order in China, while their official launch date is yet to be confirmed. Pad5 Pro is the brand’s next generation flagship Android tablet, coming in as the successor to last year’s Pad3 Pro. It will feature a 13-inch LCD with 3.1K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate and will be equipped...

Poco C71 runs Geekbench confirming its chipset

The Poco C71 will be launched on April 4 in India via Flipkart, and the brand itself started teasing it yesterday. Today, the device has been spotted in the Geekbench database. The listing has confirmed the fact that it's powered by the Unisoc T7250 SoC, which sort of confirms our theory that it's just a rebranded Redmi A5, since that model uses the same chipset too. The Poco ran Geekbench with 4GB of RAM, and it will also have a 6GB option. It will run Android 15. Flipkart has already revealed that the C71 comes with a 6.88-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh...

Samsung's tri-fold smartphone to only launch in two countries, database listing suggests

Samsung's first tri-fold device (which might be called Galaxy G Fold) has been in the rumors a lot this year, and now it seems like it will get a release later in 2025. That's the good news. The bad news is that it could be limited to just two countries. We've seen this play out before with the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which only launched in Korea and China last year, and incidentally those are the two countries where the tri-fold will be available too. Samsung tri-fold smartphone in the GSM Association database That is according to the phone's listing in the GSM...

Samsung's latest ad hints at nearing Ballie release

Samsung first introduced its smart robot assistant Ballie about five years ago at CES, and it looks like the actual launch date is pretty close, judging by the latest SmartThings ad, which shows the ecosystem's capabilities leveraged by Samsung's AI. Ballie makes an appearance toward the end of the video, suggesting Samsung is getting ready to launch the cute little robot sooner rather than later. The Korean tech giant promised to bring the robot by the end of 2025. Samsung talked about Ballie during this year's CES. Ballie is a smart robot assistant that can follow you around and...

Apple gets €150 million fine in France for its complex privacy options

France's competition watchdog has fined Apple €150 million (approximately $162 million at the current exchange rates) as it found that the company's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system lets it abuse its dominance in the mobile app market. The initiative is pitched by Apple as a way to give users more control of their privacy, but the French authority says this harms small publishers and is "neither necessary for nor proportionate with" Apple wanting to protect its users' personal data. App Tracking Transparency launched back in 2021 and it forces app developers to show two pop-ups...

nubia Z70S Ultra teaser is out, 35mm main camera is in along with Avengers branding

nubia is preparing to release the Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition next month, as a newly released teaser says today. This also includes the word Avengers, which implies a collaboration with Marvel, but maybe it's just a sneaky way to get some attention. The phone's main camera will have a 35mm equivalent focal length, according to recent rumors. The teaser also confirms this as you can see below. The brand says it will be using a new large sensor for the main camera too, which will make for an interesting pairing with the 35mm focal length. As the device has already been...

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Poco C71 teased, will officially arrive this week

Xiaomi will bring a new affordable phone to India. The Poco C71 appeared on a dedicated landing page at Flipkart, where its key features were revealed. We also learned it will arrive on April 4 and cost under INR 7,000 (about $80/€75). Poco C71 will have a 6.88" screen (likely an LCD) with up to 120 Hz refresh rate. The promo materials say it is "segment's most eye-friendly display," meaning it is one of few affordable devices that is certified by TUV Rheinland for low blue light emissions and minimal screen flicker. The panel will also support wet touch, allowing the device to be...