Intel will soon make chips for Apple, including for iPhones, according to new rumor

Apple used to employ Intel chips in its laptops and desktops, but moved away from them once the in-house designed M-series chips arrived. Now it seems like the company is on the verge of reaching a new deal with Intel, but this will be different. Intel will just be making chips for Apple - it won't be involved in the design phase at all. Basically, Apple wants to not depend entirely on TSMC for chip fabrication, and Intel is the way to do that. GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu says he and his colleagues now expect a deal between Intel and Apple to be reached for at least some non-Pro...

The European Commission fines X $140 million for its deceptive blue checkmark

The European Commission (EC) has today reached a verdict on an investigation of X that started in 2024. The EC has fined the social network €120 million (approximately $140 million), finding that its blue checkmark was deceptive since it implies a user who has it is verified, but anyone can pay to obtain this status "without the company meaningfully verifying who is behind the account". This violates the obligation, under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), for online platforms to "prohibit deceptive design practices on their services". The fine also covers X's advertisement...

OnePlus 15R's battery capacity officially revealed

OnePlus is unveiling the 15R on December 17 along with the Pad Go 2 and Watch Lite. Ahead of that, today the company has officially confirmed the 15R's battery capacity - it's 7,400 mAh, the largest ever in a OnePlus phone sold outside of China (the recently announced Ace 6T holds the record inside of China with its 8,300 mAh cell). This battery will support 80W SuperVOOC wired charging. The battery is said to keep at least 80% of its initial capacity after four years of use. It uses 15% silicon content inside its anode. OnePlus has previously revealed that the 15R is powered by the...

Samsung now said to be using the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26 series in just one market

To Exynos or not to Exynos, that is the question for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series. And, additionally, where to Exynos? We've heard tons of reports already saying many different things - either only the S26 and S26+ will get the soon to be revealed Exynos 2600 SoC, or maybe the Ultra too, but only in some regions. Today a new rumor muddies the waters even more, claiming that all three S26 models will indeed use the Exynos 2600, but only in one market: Korea. We have to say we're very skeptical about this claim, since Samsung has in the past also brought Exynos S-series devices to...

Google is working on supporting new gestures on its Pixel Watches

Google is now working on supporting more gestures on its Pixel Watches, as revealed today through a teardown of the newest version of the Pixel Watch app. The company will at some point in the future add support for double pinch, which will be used to answer calls, interact with notifications, and take photos. Next up, wrist turn gestures are coming back (they were available up until Wear OS 3). These will let you silence calls and close alerting notifications with simple wrist turns. While it's clear that Google is working on these features already, it's anyone's guess when they...

OnePlus 15 is finally up for pre-order in the US, here's when it ships

The OnePlus 15 is finally up for pre-order in the US today, following a rather lengthy launch delay caused by the US government shutdown preventing the FCC from issuing the phone's certificate. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] You can get the device with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in Infinite Black for $899.99, or with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, and Sand Storm. Right now, the official website says the OnePlus 15 will ship in 18 days, so on December 22. Whether that means it will make it to you before Christmas isn't clear. You can...

Motorola unveils special edition Edge 70 with Swarovski crystals

Motorola first unveiled the Edge 70 in October in three Pantone colorways: Gadget Gray, Lily Pad, and Bronze Green. Today, the company is announcing a new special edition colorway celebrating Pantone's Color of the Year 2026, which is called Cloud Dancer. [#InlinePriceWidget,14216,1#] This is described as "an airy white hue that communicates clarity over clutter, softness over spectacle, and presence over pressure". Cloud Dancer "feels both quieting and inspiring, the perfect reflection of balance and refinement", Motorola goes on to say in its official press release. Oh, and there are...

iPhone 17 Pro units will be used during the Major League Soccer final

Apple and the US MLS soccer organisation have partnered to include iPhone 17 Pro in the broadcast of the Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps final. Four iPhone 17 Pro units will join the more than 30 cameras in broadcasting and streaming live from behind the goal and in the crowd to capture fans and their reactions. Whenever you see the feed from one of the phones, there'll be a "Shot on iPhone" tag on the screen. MLS has reportedly been testing iPhones in its workflow for months leading up to the final. Its engineers have reportedly validated the iPhone's latency, heat behaviour,...

iPhone 17e display details leak

The iPhone 17e is expected to arrive in the first months of 2026, and a new report from Korea today shares some more details about its screen. Apparently, the panel will be made by BOE, Samsung Display, and LG Display, with BOE getting most of the orders. The screen will be identical to the LTPS OLED seen in the iPhone 16e, but it will have thinner bezels. Apple allegedly expects to ship around 8 million iPhone 17e units in the first half of next year. iPhone 16e According to previous rumors, the iPhone 17e will have the same 18MP selfie camera that made its debut on the rest of...

One UI 8.5 changelog leaks: improvements to battery management, DeX, AI and more

Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 for a while, though not everything is going to plan. But now we have a detailed list of what to expect from the next major update. Tarun Vats has posted a leaked changelog for One UI 8.5. There will be improvements to DeX, e.g. the size and position of app windows will be remembered. The battery will get a new, more detailed info screen with remaining time, charging status and daily usage reports for the past week. Adding to this is the improved Power Saving mode that will offer a choice between Standard and Maximum saving levels. Leaked Samsung...

OnePlus Ace 6T debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and 8,300mAh battery

After weeks of teasers, OnePlus has officially launched the Ace 6T in China. It happens to be the first phone to be powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It is currently available for order in China and is expected to debut globally as the OnePlus 15R. The OnePlus Ace 6T comes with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display that offers up to 165Hz refresh rate, 1,800nits in high brightness mode, and 1.5K resolution. The panel supports DC dimming, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and is protected by Oppo Crystal Shield Glass. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, which is paired...

CR: Samsung breaks record for most foldable smartphone shipments in Q3

Global shipments for foldable smartphones were up 14% in Q3 2025, reaching record quarterly levels, and Samsung was the undisputed leader with an estimated 64% share of all shipments for the quarter. The latest report from Counterpoint Research estimates that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 were the best sellers, which helped the Korean brand extend its lead. Samsung’s Q3 performance represents a 32% rise in global foldable shipments compared to the same period last year. Global Foldable Smartphone Shipment Share, Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024 (Counterpoint Foldable Smartphone Market...

Poco C85 5G is on its way, official teaser campaign starts

The Poco C85 4G launched back in September, and now it's finally almost time for its 5G-enabled sibling to become official. Poco India has already started its teaser campaign for the upcoming device, in the process revealing that it will be sold through Flipkart. The Poco C85 5G is confirmed to sport a 50MP rear camera. No other specs have been officially outed at this time, but rumor has it this will be a rebranded Redmi 15C 5G. If that's accurate, then expect the Poco C85 5G to come with a 6.9-inch 720x1600 IPS LCD touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and 810-nit peak brightness,...

nubia Fold goes official with SD 8 Elite and 6,560mAh battery

Last week, we saw some renders for the nubia Fold – the brand’s first book-style foldable alongside the nubia Flip3 clamshell. Japanese telecom Y!mobile has now listed the nubia Fold on its website, complete with its key specs and pricing. nubia Fold The nubia Fold features an 8-inch main display with 2,480 x 2,200px resolution and a 6.5-inch cover screen with 2,748 x 1,172px resolution. Both panels offer 120Hz refresh rates, and the main panel supports split view modes for certain apps. nubia Fold dimensions and main screen modes The device measures 144 x 160 x...

OnePlus 15 is finally headed to the US, here's when it lands

The OnePlus 15 hasn't been available in the US so far due to the protracted government shutdown preventing the FCC from issuing its certification for the device, but that was finally addressed a few days ago, when we told you that the device will surely be made available for the US market very soon. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] Today, OnePlus is officially announcing that it will start selling the OnePlus 15 in the US, through its online store, on December 4 at 11 AM ET. It will be priced at $900 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and $1,000 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of...

Samsung launches Smart Tagged Baggage Service in partnership with Turkish Airlines

Today, Samsung has announced a partnership with Turkish Airlines for using SmartThings Find to locate lost bags for people traveling with the airline. The two companies have thus launched the Smart Tagged Baggage Service. This lets Turkish Airlines passengers track lost or delayed luggage using Samsung's SmartThings Find, the location-tracking service. Of course the idea here is that you'd place a Galaxy SmartTag in your luggage. Then, if your luggage is lost or delayed, you can send Turkish Airlines a link with location data in your lost luggage report. You can also use the...

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is official and will be on sale next week

Following a myriad of leaks and a prototype showcase, Samsung officially announced its first tri-fold smartphone. The Galaxy Z TriFold is the epitome of Samsung’s expertise in foldables, which now spans over 16 devices, and it brings the largest screen of any Galaxy foldable alongside some clever software tricks and flagship specs. The key developments on the Z TriFold are its dual titanium hinges, which allow the main folding screen to be completely protected when not in use. Unlike Huawei’s Mate XT and Mate XTs, Z TriFold’s cover screen is on the back, while the two sides of the...

Instagram may be preparing a limit of three hashtags per post

Instagram is doing something weird with hashtags. More and more people are starting to get a notice when they try to add more than three hashtags to a post. That notice basically says you can only use three hashtags per post. This new limit hasn't been officially announced by Instagram, and not everyone seems to have it yet, so it's either a new 'feature' that's coming soon and is in the process of being slowly implemented for all accounts on the service, or it's just a test that's running for a limited number of users only, and depending on what results the company is looking for, it may...

XploraOne by HMD is a hybrid phone for kids

Nearly two months ago, HMD launched its Touch 4G – a hybrid phone which blends smartphone features inside a feature phone. HMD is now following up with another interesting device, which is aimed at children and was co-developed with Norwegian brand Xplora – an established player in the kids' smartwatch market. XploraOne by HMD XploraOne by HMD is a similar concept to the HMD Touch 4G, but with a clear focus on being kid-friendly. While no specs or pricing for the device were shared just yet, we can see the design similarities with the HMD Touch 4G. XploraOne's...

iQOO 15 goes on sale in India

The iQOO 15 began its international rollout last week, starting with India. The smartphone was available for purchase on November 27 for Priority Pass users in India, but starting today, it's available for everyone through iQOO's official website, Amazon.in, vivo exclusive stores, and other offline retailers. [#InlinePriceWidget,14198,1#] The iQOO 15 comes in Legend and Alpha colors in India with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at INR72,999 ($815/€700) and INR79,999 ($890/€770), respectively. However, those purchasing the smartphone using a credit or debit card...