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Monday

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...



Sunday

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...



Saturday

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...



Friday

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...



Honor Pad X8b quietly gets official and is already available to buy

The Honor Pad X8 was announced in 2022, and now the Honor Pad X8b has quietly been launched in Saudi Arabia. We won't even try to make sense of the naming scheme and why, three and a half years after the X8, the X8b has arrived. The new tablet has an 11-inch 1920x1200 IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a 10,100 mAh battery. The Honor Pad X8b is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 on top, it's 7.25mm thin, and weighs 496g. It comes with a charger in the box, at...



Thursday

Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is now available

Motorola unveiled the Razr 60 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition smartphone in early January, and today it's become available to purchase from the company's official website. [#InlinePriceWidget,13749,1#] It will set you back $699.99. It comes unlocked, with 256GB of storage. Spec-wise, it's identical to any other Razr 60, but it does come with a special colorway inspired by the game, featuring gold tone Motorola and FIFA World Cup 26 logos on the back. You also get exclusive wallpapers and a ringtone of the official tournament jingle. The phone comes with a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED folding...



Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus full set of press images leak

The leaks keep pouring in and we now have even more official renders of the Galaxy S26 and S26+ thanks to Evan Blass. The pair of upcoming Samsung flagships are shown in Black, Sky Blue and White colors. The two devices look basically identical to thier predecessors. Here’s the Galaxy S26: Galaxy S26 in Black And the Galaxy S26+: Galaxy S26+ in Black Galaxy S26+ in Sky Blue Galaxy S26+ in White Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26+ will be powered by the Exynos 2600 SoC in most regions, and offer the same screen sizes as their...



Low inventory at Apple stores hints at a slew of upcoming new devices, iPhone 17e included

A new report from Mark Gurman claims that Apple's inventory of some devices is running low. More specifically, people looking to buy certain custom MacBook Pro configurations, Apple TV, iPad Air and iPhone 16e are facing delays or trouble finding units at Apple's physical stores. This, in turn, could mean one thing in Apple's world - an upgrade is coming. This corroborates Mark Gurman's earlier reports that the company is gearing up to announce a new iPhone 17e and upgrade the iPad Air. Of course, low inventory doesn't always mean that, but the iPhone 16e was launched exactly a year...



Here are some more Galaxy S26 Ultra leaked press images

As the Galaxy S26 series launch draws closer, leaks are picking up pace. A tipster has now shared official-looking press renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, showcasing the phone from all angles in four colors. The images come courtesy of tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) and show the Galaxy S26 Ultra in Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White color options. The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s design closely resembles its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but features slightly more rounded corners and a redesigned rear camera module. The S Pen also appears to have received a subtle refresh. Here’s...



Wednesday

Huawei is working on a non-folding version of the Pura X with a wide aspect ratio

Huawei's Pura X launched last year and shocked the mobile world with its 16:10 aspect ratio (when unfolded). It went in an entirely different direction than any of its competitors, and it seems to have been quite a success. Huawei is now working on the Pura X2, but also another device that will emulate the Pura X's unorthodox (for this day and age) aspect ratio. According to a new rumor from the prolific Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Huawei is developing a candybar style, non-folding smartphone that will have a screen with a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. So basically, like a Pura X that...



Xiaomi 18 won't have Qualcomm's top next-gen chipset

In September, Qualcomm is rumored to be unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, with the latter being the company's new top dog in the smartphone SoC space until 2027. Now a new rumor from China claims the Xiaomi 18 will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and not the Pro version of the SoC, since the Elite Gen 6 Pro is apparently going to be too expensive. That said, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will most likely go with the Pro chipset. Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi will allegedly unveil its next flagship family in September, right after Qualcomm...



Apple releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, both support easier migration to Android

Today, Apple has released the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, labeled 26.3. This comes with dozens of security fixes, including one that was actively being exploited, and that's reason alone to install the update as soon as possible. iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 also include a tool for easy switching to Android, which makes going to another ecosystem as seamless as can be, and doesn't require the use of any special apps to transfer your data. The transfer process supports moving photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone numbers, and more. The EU took credit for both Apple and...



Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: what to expect

Samsung officially confirmed the February 25 launch date for the Galaxy S26 series and is now accepting pre-reservations – this is just a promo campaign that offers a $30/€30 discount if you sign up for an email notification. We will talk about prices later, but first let’s look at what’s new. It goes without saying that this isn’t based on official information. Here is a list of all the most plausible rumors concerning the upcoming flagship. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (speculative renders, source) Privacy display Privacy displays are nothing new – some laptops have...



Tuesday

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pricing leak brings some good news

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will cost exactly the same as their predecessors, according to a new research note from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, a constant purveyor of Apple-related supply chain information. That is obviously very good news, if it pans out, since the pricing stability of smartphones is anything but guaranteed this year given how memory production seems to mostly be going to AI data centers. Pu says Apple is focused on cost management, based on his supply chain research, in order to keep the prices the same as last year. Pu thinks Apple has been...



Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra full specs leak, prices too

Following all the leaks, rumors, and speculation, today the inevitable has happened - a new leak brings us full spec sheets for all three members of the upcoming Galaxy S26 family. As hinted at through Samsung's teasers, the main focus this year will be AI, as the hardware hasn't changed all that much compared to the Galaxy S25 family. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ will allegedly be powered by the Exynos 2600 SoC in Europe, while the S26 Ultra will have the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, with slightly overclocked Prime CPU cores. The S26 and S26+ will have 12GB of RAM, while the Ultra will...



Orange is the new black: Apple's record-breaking iPhone sales could be down to new color

Apple announced record-breaking iPhone sales for Q4 2025, which in turn resulted in the best-ever financial quarter for the company, posting $143.8 billion in sales revenue. That's a 16% increase year-over-year, which is quite impressive for a company of this scale. The reason for the unprecedented iPhone demand? Some analysts believe it's the color orange. China seems to be a big contributor to Apple's recent success. While previous quarters had either flat or declining sales in the country, the fourth quarter last year turned out to be a resounding success for the smartphone maker...



Motorola Signature in for review

Motorola unveiled the Motorola Signature last month as the first smartphone under its new Signature series. We've received one at our office for review, but before we put the Signature through its paces, let's do a quick unboxing and see what's on offer. The Motorola Signature comes in two colors - Pantone Martini Olive and Pantone Carbon. We received the Pantone Martini Olive version, which came in a black-colored retail package, including some documents, a SIM ejector tool, and a transparent protective case with magnets. Our unit didn't come with a power adapter, but in some markets,...



Monday

Nothing teases Phone (4a) series, hints at the colorways

The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro are rumored to be launching globally in early March, and today Nothing has pretty much confirmed that they're coming soon, by starting the teaser campaign for the duo. As you can see in the tweet below, not much has been revealed - aside from, possibly, the devices' colorways. The dots are black, white, pink, yellow, and blue. So don't be surprised if either or both of the upcoming smartphones get released in those hues. Soon. pic.twitter.com/fpbw7ySU9N— Nothing (@nothing) February 9, 2026 Nothing has already confirmed that at least one of them...



Infinix Note 60 Pro will borrow a feature from the Nothing Phone (3)

Infinix is unveiling the Note 60 series soon, and a week ago the RAM and storage amounts were revealed for the Note 60, Note 60 Pro, and Note 60 Ultra. Now, a pre-order link shared by Infinix's Instagram account for Nigeria outs some more details about the Note 60 Pro. The phone is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, as previously revealed by its FCC certification. One of the Note 60 Pro's unique selling points will undoubtedly be its dot matrix display that's part of the big camera island. This reminds us of the Nothing Phone (3), and it looks like Infinix really...



Oppo Find N6 launch date tipped, said to feature industry’s shallowest display crease

Oppo recently confirmed that it plans to launch its next foldable after the Chinese New Year. Now, a tipster has revealed the foldable’s launch timeline for China and select markets. Meanwhile, Oppo has also officially confirmed the ‘Find N6’ moniker. Based on Oppo’s earlier comments, we figured the Find N6 would debut in late February or early March. However, a tipster now claims that Oppo will unveil its next foldable on March 17, with the launch set to take place in China as well as select markets, including South Asia and the EU. Oppo Find N5 However, the tipster adds that the...



Samsung almost confirms when it's unveiling the Galaxy S26 family

Samsung has long been rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25. Now, the company itself has almost confirmed the date. The official X account for Samsung's Gulf arm posted a contest recently, and if you take a look inside the linked Terms and Conditions, you'll find the text in the screenshot below. So, part one of the contest, which is supposed to run "before Galaxy Unpacked", takes place until February 24. Part two, which is supposed to run "during and after Galaxy Unpacked", starts on February 25. While this isn't a 100% official...



Gurman: iPhone 17e to cost the same as 16e, offer MagSafe and A19 SoC

The iPhone 17e has been the subject of several leaks in recent weeks. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has weighed in, largely corroborating the recent leaks surrounding Apple’s upcoming affordable iPhone. According to Gurman, the iPhone 17e will be powered by the A19 chipset and will support MagSafe charging, which was not present on the iPhone 16e. Gurman also notes that the upcoming iPhone will get the latest in-house cellular and wireless chips, the C1X and N1. Lastly, the iPhone 17e is expected to retain the same $599 price tag as its predecessor. Gurman also says the new...



Sunday

Xiaomi 18 Pro tipped to feature dual 200MP cameras

The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut later this year and will likely comprise a standard model alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro. While details about the lineup remain scarce, a new leak suggests that the devices could feature a dual 200MP camera setup. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, an upcoming compact flagship with a 6.3-inch display is tipped to feature dual 200MP rear cameras. While the leak doesn’t explicitly name the Xiaomi 18 series, the accompanying comments suggest that the device in question could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max The Xiaomi 17 and the 17...



Top 10 trending phones of week 6

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is back on top of our trending chart, making it three wins before it's even officially announced. We've little doubt it will add to its tally once it goes on sale towards the end of the month. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max in second and the Galaxy A56 outgoing mid-ranger complete the podium this week. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] Another phone on its way out - the Galaxy S25 Ultra - sits in fourth, followed by the current Apple flagship - the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 come in sixth and seventh in that order. Yet another indication...



The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile is still happening but specs and design have changed

Ever since Trump Mobile announced the T1 Phone, many of us were left wondering whether it's going to happen at all. The T1 Phone is still wrapped in mystery, and it's constantly getting delayed. However, The Verge managed to speak to two executives at the company - Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas, who gave some extra details of the future device. First of all, the T1 Phone isn't dead. It's just that Trump Mobile is going through some hurdles, and as a result, the handset's release is constantly getting delayed. Some last minute changes to the design and hardware are the reason why....



Saturday

OpenAI's first hardware product will be AI-powered earbuds

According to a Chinese tipster on Weibo, OpenAI is gearing up to launch its first hardware product - a pair of earbuds, of course, powered by the company's own AI model. According to the report, the company decided to scale back on its hardware efforts for the time being, likely because of the rising hardware costs. At first, OpenAI was rumored to be working on a small pendant or a pen, which is in line with the CEO Sam Altman's remarks about the device being more "peaceful and calm" than a smartphone. Especially after OpenAI hired Apple's ex-chief designer Jony Ive. Plans have...



Weekly poll results: most people still don't care about magnetic charging

Last week we asked you how important magnetic wireless charging is to you. For now, the majority doesn’t particularly care – at best it’s a “nice to have” feature for them but nothing vital. The argument is simple, especially now that the whole world has converged on USB-C for charging – just use a cable. It’s faster and more efficient than any form of wireless charging. There is a caveat – many of the people who reported that they use wired charging only also said that they don’t need top-ups during the day. These days, phone batteries have gotten quite huge, so finding a phone that...



Weekly deals: OnePlus 13 is back with a vengeance, Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL on sale

There are two sayings that can’t both be true at the same time: “newer is better” and “old but gold”. Today, we’re going with the second one. Amazon dug up some left over OnePlus 13 units – only 12/256GB – and is selling them at $700. Coincidentally, that is the same price that the new OnePlus 15R sells for (to be fair, that also comes with a $100 gift card or store credit). The OnePlus 13 has the better screen (1440p+ LTPO vs. 1272p+ LTPS), better cameras (triple 50MP including a 3x/73mm periscope vs. no tele camera at all), even its chipset is better – the Snapdragon 8 Elite edges out...



After Close Friends, WhatsApp is now testing Custom Lists for status updates

Instagram introduced the Close Friends feature for Instagram Stories back in November 2018, and last September, we learned that WhatsApp was developing that same feature for its users. Now we've learnt that WhatsApp is also working on a Custom Lists feature for status updates, giving its users more privacy control. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this under-development Custom Lists feature in beta version 2.26.5.11 of WhatsApp for Android. As the name suggests, Custom Lists allows WhatsApp users to create lists for different audiences who can see their...



Friday

Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max prices officially revealed by mistake

We get a ton of leaks and rumors about upcoming devices as you probably know, but this one is something special. It's not actually a leak. Instead, someone in charge of Poco's official website for Belgium mistakenly uploaded pricing information for the yet-unannounced Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max. The images in question (which you can see below) were quickly taken down, but the Internet is forever, so there's no hiding now. Let's start with the Poco X8 Pro. It will go for €399.90 in its base configuration with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The model with 512GB of space will be priced...



Oppo K14 is on the way too, certification reveals

Oppo is launching the K14x in India next week, and it's also working on the K14 Turbo and K14 Turbo Pro for China. There will, however, also be a 'vanilla' Oppo K14. This has been revealed through its certification by the Bluetooth SIG. It has the model number CPH2869, whereas the K14x (which was also certified by the same authority) has the model number CPH2871. No other details are known about the K14 yet, but its model number reveals that it's headed to international markets outside of China. We'll let you know when we find out more about it. Via



Samsung Galaxy S26 official renders leak

Following up on the earlier leak showing the Galaxy S26 Ultra from all angles through a 360-degree video, Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) is now back with some very official-looking high-res renders depicting what seems to be the vanilla Galaxy S26. Of course there's a chance it's the S26+ in these images, but based on how much the camera island occupies of the total length, it's a tad more likely it's the S26. Samsung Galaxy S26 leaked renders There is, of course, nothing new here, but we are seeing the white color and all of the previously leaked features of the design are...



Apple is reportedly scrapping its AI-powered Health+ service

A report last year claimed that Apple is working on a new AI-powered Health+ service that can give suggestions based on the gathered health data and even suggest form correction during exercise via the iPhone camera. However, the latest rumor is that the company is scaling back those efforts. A few months after Apple moved its Health and Fitness teams under the Services group, led by Eddy Cue, the company is giving up on its rumored Health+ service because Cue thinks Apple isn't competitive enough. According to internal sources, Eddy Cue wanted Apple to move faster and be more...



Thursday

Google Pixel 10a leaks in all colors

Yesterday, Google finally confirmed that the Pixel 10a is coming soon - on February 18, to be precise. The company showed us one colorway, but past rumors and leaks claimed there would be four in total, called Obsidian, Fog, Berry, and Lavender. Today, a new leak brings us renders showing all of these colors. The Google Pixel 10a is, according to previously rumored information, basically a relaunched Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 10a in Berry and Fog There is however a chance that it will come with an upgraded SoC - the Tensor G5. That said, recent rumors claimed not...



Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability is coming to all Android phones soon

Google delighted its Pixel users last year by introducing an updated version of Quick Share that worked with Apple's AirDrop, but it has remained exclusive to the Pixel 10 series with a promise to bring it to older Pixel phones as well. Now Eric Kay, Vice President of Engineering at Google, confirmed that Quick Share compatibility with Apple's AirDrop is coming to a wider range of Android devices. Maybe the signs were there all along after Google upgraded the Quick Share Extension from a system app to a full-fledged APK that can be found on Google Play. This was a clear sign that...



Renders of the global Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra leak

According to leakster Yogesh Brar, Xiaomi will launch two of its 17-series flagships on the global market around MWC time (March 2-5) – Europe should get them just before, while the Indian launch is reportedly set for early March. The vanilla Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra flagship (including the Leica Edition) are the ones that will be available globally, while the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will stay in China. Xiaomi 17 It’s not like you haven’t seen them before, but here are leaked images of the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra for the global market. If nothing else, they show the...



Infinix XOS 16 announced with updated looks and more AI

Infinix introduced its own take on Android 16 with XOS 16. It refines the visual design aspect for future Infinix phones and brings new personalization features alongside a lengthy list of AI features. On the visual front, Infinix is going for a more refined look dubbed Glow-space. It arrives alongside updated liquid motion animations which are faster and smoother than before. Users are also treated to new personalization options with new system app icons, wallpapers, lock screen options and custom themes as well as an optional depth effect for lock screen and home screen. There’s even...



Wednesday

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max

Today Apple has started selling officially refurbished versions of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Their prices are discounted by 12% to 22% compared to the company's current new pricing (for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which are still offered as new), or compared to the original pricing for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, which have both been discontinued. The exact prices are in the table below, where you can compare each device's launch price in September of 2024, the current pricing for new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus units, and the cost...



Google officially shows the Pixel 10a, reveals its launch date

After seemingly dozens of leaks and rumors, today Google has finally acknowledged the Pixel 10a. The company has released a very short teaser video, which you can see embedded below. The video portrays the phone from a lot of angles, and reveals that the full announcement will be taking place on February 18. That is also when Google will start taking pre-orders for the Pixel 10a. In the meantime, you can head to Google's teaser site for the Pixel 10a and register your email. If you do so, you will get an exclusive offer on the Pixel 10a from the Google Store - provided you haven't...



More details on ChromeOS's planned phase out emerge

Google is preparing a shakeup of its operating system landscape and ChromeOS is getting the short end of the stick. According to recently surfaced court documents from the US vs. Google antitrust case obtained by The Verge, Google is planning to phase out ChromeOS completely by 2034. Why that year specifically? Well, Google’s last major ChromeOS hardware platform release was in 2023 and that means it will have to honor its ten-year support obligation through 2033-2034. The new development comes from a transcript from the case where Google lawyers confirmed that their client was looking...



Tuesday

It's the end of the line for Samsung's Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra

While Samsung's latest flagships receive seven years of security updates (and seven major Android OS updates), that hasn't always been the case. And so, five years after their release, the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra are no longer going to receive any updates from this point forward. The trio launched in January of 2021, and they were each promised to receive four major Android updates and five years of security patches. Those five years are up now. So, if you own one of these three phones, perhaps now is the best time to start looking for a replacement, seeing as how you won't be...



vivo X300 series may expand soon, as X300e spotted online

vivo may soon expand its X300 series with a new addition, and no, it’s not the much rumored vivo X300 Ultra. According to a new report, an X300e variant has now been spotted online. The report claims that a vivo X300e has been spotted in the GSMA IMEI database. While the listing doesn’t disclose any specs, it does confirm the device’s moniker. If the listing is accurate, this would mark the first time the X series has introduced an ‘e’ variant. Previously, vivo has launched ‘FE’ models and, more recently, the ‘T’ variant with the vivo X200T. The vivo X Fold6 was also spotted in...