Google confirmed it is closing free YouTube background playback loopholes

Most users tend to associate and purchase YouTube Premium to remove ads on the popular platform. However, there are a few other features Google locks behind that paywall as well. Most notably – background playback. That said, for quite some time now, crafty developers and their respective users have enjoyed ways of getting the feature for free. The simplest approach was to use a third-party browser like Samsung Internet, Brave or Vivaldi (to name a few) to play content in the background. After an avalanche of user reports over the past few days, Google has finally confirmed that it is...

Huawei FreeClip 2 review

Huawei is no stranger to experimenting with device form factors and its FreeClip 2 are a prime example. These are the successors to the original Huawei FreeClip earbuds, which brought the C-bridge design, which “clips” around your ear and beams sound without making contact with your ear canal. The second-gen FreeClips come with a noticeably smaller footprint for both the earbuds and case, alongside updated sound which Huawei proudly claims offers 100% stronger volume output. Despite the sleeker size, Huawei still claims up to 9 hours of usage from the buds on a single charge and up to...

Ayaneo reveals the chipset powering its Pocket Play smartphone

Ayaneo started teasing the Pocket Play, its first smartphone, back in November, and then in December it showed us what it would look like, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vibes and all. Today, Ayaneo has finally revealed the chipset sitting at the helm of the Pocket Play. It's MediaTek's Dimensity 9300. That's an odd choice, given that the SoC in question came out in 2023. Sure, it was MediaTek's top dog of 2023, but it's more than two years old. And if, we assume for pricing purposes, Ayaneo wanted to go with MediaTek instead of Qualcomm (since MediaTek's top of the line SoCs are always...

Deals: Samsung offers easier upgrade to Galaxy S25 FE, S25 Ultra and Z Flip7

February will be a busy month with the arrival of the Galaxy S26 series, but it is not here yet. And the outgoing S25 models aren’t at “final sale” prices yet. However, Samsung is offering an interesting way to move up a generation if you have a 2024 model. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was a mild refresh of the S24 FE. You can check out our versus article for a detailed comparison between these two. Also, here’s how the S25 FE compares with the S25+. Here is Samsung.com’s offer for S24 FE owners – you can trade it in and get a $400 credit when purchasing a Galaxy S25 FE. The S24+ is also...

Spotify update puts lyrics right in your Now Playing screen

If you use Spotify and enjoy looking up lyrics for songs, you'll be happy. Spotify is rolling out an update that brings lyrics up into the Now Playing screen and right into view. The update is apparently a server-side one and has been spotted by a few Reddit users. They began noticing the current song lyric showing up just under the album art in the Now Playing main screen. The full lyrics window is still present below the Now Playing screen, if you like to watch it while you're listening to a song. The new lyrics Users will be able to turn off the new lyrics if they don't like...

The iPhone 18's delay is reconfirmed by another report

We've already heard a few times that Apple plans to delay the vanilla iPhone 18 until next spring, not releasing it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max this fall. This rather unusual delay, representing an important shift in Apple's release strategy, is now confirmed by yet another report from Asia. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will launch on time in the fall, and the iPhone Fold will be announced alongside them. iPhone 17 The iPhone 18, according to this new report, is only scheduled to come out at some point in the first half of next year. The move "is intended to...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra mega leak details key specs, shows off more angles

We’re less than a month away from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked and the Galaxy S26 series leaks keep on coming. The latest one pairs the S26 Ultra’s key specs with even more official renders of the device in its Cobalt Violet and Black colors. The folks over at AndroidHeadlines shared a detailed spec sheet covering nearly every detail about Samsung’s upcoming top-tier flagship. Galaxy S26 Ultra in Cobalt Violet and Black Galaxy S26 Ultra is reportedly getting a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. The panel will feature the new Privacy...

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold launches in the US, sells out in minutes

As promised Samsung brought its latest and greatest to the US today with its Galaxy Z TriFold. The handset went on sale today, for $2,899. That's $900 more than the Galaxy Z Fold7. A unknown number of phones were available at Samsung's official web store and at Samsung's Experience Stores. We say "were" because the TriFold sold out in about 20 minutes. And while this sounds impressive, Samsung is not disclosing any unit counts so we don't really know how much demand there was. Samsung ran a few flash sales already in South Korea, and the availability was extremely limited over there...

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will come with a custom Snapdragon chip

While the Galaxy S26 lineup that's about to launch next month is rumored to be feature Exynos and Qualcomm chips earlier reports suggested Samsung might be ready to move to its own silicon for the following generation. Now however prominent Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra will maintain the current tradition of running only a Snapdragon chipset. The San Diego maker will deliver a custom chip likely to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro to secure the order. It is going to be based on Samsung's 2nm manufacturing process. Seeing how TSMC is struggling...

The Motorola Signature gets a surprise price hike to €1,300 in Finland

If you were planning on buying a Motorola Signature, you may want to try to do that right now – the phone was originally slated to cost €1,000 in the EU, but its price in Finland unexpectedly shot up to €1,300 just before launch. It’s not quite clear what happened – Motorola contacted local publication SuomiMobiili to notify them of the price hike but offered no reasons as to why this last-minute change was necessary. The launch package includes a free Moto Watch and Moto Buds Loop, which are valued at €228 (but that’s not enough to account for the €300 price hike). Motorola Finland...

Galaxy S26 lineup design revealed via leaked magnetic case renders

Over the past few months, multiple leaked renders have offered a glimpse at the design of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup. Even protective cases have surfaced, further confirming the look of the devices. Now, a fresh leak highlights UAG magnetic cases for the Galaxy S26 series. Well-known leaker Evan Blass has shared official-looking renders of UAG magnetic cases made for the entire Galaxy S26 lineup. The images reveal the rear designs of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Blass also posted an image of a screen protector, which appears to offer a look at the...

OnePlus 10 Pro gets stable Android 16

The OnePlus 10 Pro launched back in 2022 with Android 12 on board, and has since received three major OS updates taking it to Android 15. Actually, scratch that - the update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 has just started rolling out. It's only available in India at the moment, and arrives over-the-air as build NE2211_16.0.3.500(EX01). OnePlus promises that it will reach more regions and users in the near future. The update is going out in batches, and so even if you have a OnePlus 10 Pro purchased from India, it may not have received the update notification yet. If that's the...

Redmi Turbo 5 stars in a hands-on video ahead of its official announcement

Mere hours ago, Redmi confirmed some of the upcoming Turbo 5's specs, and now the phone has surfaced in a hands-on video over in China, where it's showcased from all angles. Its design is similar to that of its predecessor, but the back allegedly has a better texture and the whole thing just looks more sophisticated, whatever that's supposed to mean. The Turbo 5 has a metal frame, a 6.59" screen, and a 7,560 mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 27W reverse wired charging. It's IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certified for dust and water resistance. Redmi seems to be preparing to...

Even more Moto G17, G17 Power, G67, and G77 renders leak

It's been a Motorola leak bonanza over the past few days, with the G17, G67, G77, and Edge 70 Fusion all being outed in one form or another. Today, some more official-looking renders have come out showing the G17, G17 Power, G67, and G77. All four of these devices should be getting official very soon, judging by the increasing quantity of leaks we're seeing about them. Moto G17 and G17 Power leaked renders The G17 will come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while measuring 165.67 x 75.98 x 8.17 mm just like its predecessor. The G17 Power is likely to have a bigger...

Galaxy S26 series could support satellite communication

The Galaxy S26 series, expected to debut next month, may come with satellite communication support. All three models in the lineup have appeared on the FCC database, revealing details about their connectivity features. According to FCC listings for the US variants of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, all three models support Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies. The presence of these technologies confirms that the Galaxy S26 series will support satellite communication. This would allow users to send and receive text...

Snap spins off Specs Inc, Spectacles smart glasses will launch later this year

As the smart glasses market heats up, Snap Inc. (the company behind Snapchat) is doing some corporate restructuring in preparation for the launch of its Spectacles smart glasses later this year. The company is spinning off Specs Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary. It says that this move will provide “greater operational focus and alignment” with the new market segment. Snap plans to remain the majority shareholder but says there is a potential for outside investments and partnerships. This will also offer a clearer valuation of the smart glasses business since it won’t be entangled with the...

vivo X200T first impressions

vivo today introduced the vivo X200T as the newest member of its X200 series. The smartphone is "engineered for travel and real-world photography," and it will go on sale in India starting February 3 in two colors - Seaside Lilac and Stellar Black. We spent some time with the Seaside Lilac model, and here are our first impressions of the smartphone. [#InlinePriceWidget,14366,1#] The vivo X200T comes in a retail box identical to the X200, X200 Pro, and X200 FE. It includes a charging cable, a SIM ejector, some documents, a 90W power adapter, and a high-quality protective case matching...

Moto G17, Moto G77, and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion prices leak

Thanks to a retailer listing in Italy, we now have purported pricing for the upcoming Moto G17, Moto G77, and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion. The G17 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is listed for €294.90. The G77 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is listed at €376.89, and the Edge 70 Fusion with the same RAM/storage amount as the other two will apparently go for €478.90. Moto G17, G77, and Edge 70 Fusion listings These aren't nicely rounded prices, the sort that device makers like for their recommended pricing, so they may not be 100% accurate. Hopefully the ballpark they...

Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a long-awaited display upgrade

There’s already been plenty of chatter around the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display. It’s tipped to sport a [6.89-inch M14 OLED panel](), deliver increased brightness, and use tougher glass. Now, a fresh leak reveals another long-awaited display upgrade. According to well-known tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is confirmed to feature a 10-bit display panel. This would mark an upgrade over the 8-bit panel currently used on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. If the rumor is accurate, which it likely is, users can expect richer colors, smoother gradients, and improved HDR performance. While...

Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1

Today, Apple has released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1. While these are minor incremental versions of the software as the numbers imply, they do bring one significant new feature to both iPhones and iPads. That is support for Apple's second-generation AirTag tracker, which was announced today. This comes with a new UWB chip, which supports Precision Finding. That can guide you to your tracked item from 50% farther away. The new AirTag also has an upgraded Bluetooth chip, with expanded range, and a 50% louder speaker. And with iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, you can now control the...

OnePlus 15R review

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition

Today Samsung is taking the wraps off the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. It's the latest in a line of special editions Samsung is making for the Olympics. In this case, we're talking about the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, taking place from February 4 to February 22. As usual with these devices, Samsung will gift one to each athlete who is competing, almost 3,800 in total from approximately 90 countries. So it's a very limited edition - look out for these on eBay soon, as that's where most of them usually end up. The Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition "introduces an iconic...

Apple announces a new Black Unity Braided Solo Loop watch band for Apple Watch

Apple just announced its new Black Unity Braided Solo Loop band for Apple Watch to honor Black History Month. This is not the first time the company has released a watch band to celebrate Black History Month. Black Unity Apple Watch band The new band is an in-house design by black creatives and partners of Apple. It represents the colors of the Pan-African flag and is made of recycled polyester using advanced precision-braiding machinery. It's soft to the touch, and it's sweat- and water-resistant. The Black Unity band is available starting today on Apple's official website,...

HMD Watch X1 and Watch P1 debut alongside 6 new Dub series TWS earbuds

HMD is now in the smartwatch business as the brand announced its premium Watch X1 and the “versatile” Watch P1. The two watches were also joined by six new TWS earbuds in the Dub series. HMD Watch X1 and Watch P1 Watch X1 gets a 1.43” AMOLED display with 466x466px resolution and 600 nits peak brightness. Being an OLED, it supports Always On Display functionality and animated watch faces. Watch P1 is equipped with a 1.83” LCD with 240 x 284px resolution and 550 nits peak brightness. Both watches boot a proprietary real-time operating system (RTOS) and are controlled via the HMD...

iQOO 15 Ultra launch date confirmed, specs leak

After recently confirming that the iQOO 15 Ultra will debut next month, the company has now revealed its exact launch date in China. Meanwhile, a well-known tipster has leaked the handset’s key specifications. The iQOO 15 Ultra will be unveiled in China on February 4 alongside the TWS Air3. iQOO hasn’t confirmed a lot of details about the upcoming 15 Ultra, but it will pack an active-cooling fan and a unique design. The phone will feature shoulder triggers with a 600Hz sampling rate and separate control chips. It will be available in two color options. According to tipster...

Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max launch date set

Redmi has finally set a launch date for its upcoming Turbo 5 series smartphones in China. The company also showcased the Turbo 5 Max in an orange color option and revealed some design details. In a Weibo post, Redmi confirmed that the Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max will debut in China on January 29. Alongside, the brand will also unveil the Buds 8 Pro and the Pad 2 Pro Harry Potter Edition. The company also revealed that the Turbo 5 series will offer a CNC metal frame, rounded corners, fiberglass rear panel, and dual LED flash. The Turbo 5 Max will be sold in Ocean Breeze Blue and...

Top 10 trending phones of week 4

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is definitely the most hotly anticipated phone of the season, the Korean flagship topping our trending chart for a second week in a row long before even going official. Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 Pro+ went on with its ascend and came in second this week, pushing the Galaxy A56 down to third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14326, 1#] The Redmi Note 15 Pro is another to benefit from the global rollout of the series and took the fourth spot, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra retained its fifth position. The vanilla Redmi Note 15 ranked sixth, pushing Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max...

Weekly poll: can the 200MP cameras of the Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ get you to buy one?

A couple of weeks ago, Realme launched the 16 Pro and 16 Pro+. Right now, they are only available in India, which is a shame – these two have some impressive specs and though they are a bit pricey, they could have found success in other markets too. The Realme 16 Pro+ flaunts a 200MP main camera (1/1.56”, OIS) and a 50MP 3.5x periscope (1/2.76”, f/2.8, OIS), plus an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP selfie module. It’s not perfect (video stabilization and ultra-wide videos in particular being substandard), but it is better than most mid-range phones – many of which don’t even have a...

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Audio Glasses hands-on

Smart glasses are all the rage these days, and while Xiaomi’s latest offering is not the smartest option out there, it does offer a premium design and some generally useful features. The Mijia Smart Audio Glasses incorporate built-in speakers into the temples, which means you’re getting an open earbud experience built into the glasses. That’s paired with quad microphones for hands-free calls, and the ability to record calls and audio in your surroundings. We got hold of the Titanium version, which retails for €199, though Xiaomi is also offering browline and pilot styles, with the...

Weekly poll results: the small Oppo Reno15 Pro has a shot, the other two miss the mark

Not so long ago, it looked like mini smartphones were all but dead – now they seem to be thriving with multiple makers launching models at several price points. Oppo launched one in the Reno15 series and it was the clear winner of last week’s poll. But how successful would it be outside of its Reno15 family? The Oppo Reno15 Pro, aka Reno15 Pro Mini in India, didn’t knock it out of the park with around a quarter of the vote going in its favor – notably, there are a lot more people who think they can get a better deal with other petite smartphones. Still, if you look at the yellow pie slice,...

Deals: Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 on sale, plus Galaxy Tab S and iPad offers

This week, we will have a look at several Samsung and Apple tablets, but we’ll kick things off with a quick peek at foldables. Samsung will launch the Galaxy S26 series next month, so we’re still waiting for a “last hurrah” discount on the S25 models. Meanwhile, the foldables won’t be replaced until H2. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is available with either a $200 straight discount or you can get trade-in credit of up to $600. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 $200 off without trade-in-or-up to $600 trade-in credit ...

Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition gets certified ahead of launch

The Poco X7 Pro launched back in January of last year, so its successor is definitely coming very soon. In fact, the Poco X8 Pro was already certified in July. Now a new certification reveals that there will be a special edition of the handset: the Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition, undoubtedly in partnership with Marvel. This device has been certified for sale in Thailand by NBTC. Its model number is 2511FPC34G. The Poco X8 Pro is rumored to be based on the Redmi Turbo 5, which is due to be unveiled in China this month. There will also allegedly be a Poco X8 Pro Max, which will be a rebranded...

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series may support Google's Scam Detection

A new report based on code inside the Phone by Google app claims Samsung will add Google's Scam Detection to the Galaxy S26 series, due to be unveiled next month. Scam Detection powered by on-device Gemini Nano AI has so far been exclusive to the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 families, and it's only available in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, the UK, and the US. There's another version, that doesn't use the Gemini model, but relies instead on on-device machine learning, and that one also works on the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel 8 series. The code inside the Phone by Google app contains...

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion stops by Geekbench ahead of its introduction

A few days ago, a full list of purported specs of the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Fusion got leaked, and today it looks like someone in possession of a prototype had it run Geekbench. This has resulted in the benchmark's online database having a record of the device, complete with details about its chipset, RAM amount, and Android version. The chipset has a CPU with one core clocked at up to 2.71GHz, three cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz, and four cores clocked at up to 1.8GHz. These specs perfectly line up with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, but the aforementioned leak from a few days...

Infinix Smart 20's chipset, RAM, screen resolution and battery capacity revealed

Infinix recently launched the Note Edge, which we're currently in the process of reviewing, and is also due to unveil the Note 60 series soon, of which the Note 60 Ultra is designed by Pininfarina. That said, the brand is also continuing to focus on entry-level offerings, and the upcoming Smart 20 is no exception. This model has been spotted in the Google Play Console, with the model numbers X6840 and X6840B (likely different variations for different markets). The listing reveals that it's powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 SoC, has 4GB of RAM, has a screen with a resolution of...

Realme Note 80 surfaces, here's how fast it will charge

The Realme Note 70 was launched last summer, and now the brand is already working on its successor, which will unsurprisingly be called Realme Note 80. This device has now been certified for sale in Malaysia by SIRIM, the local authority in charge. It has the model number RMX5388, and that is all that the certification reveals - it basically ties the commercial name to the model number. Now that we know that the RMX5388 is the Note 80, we know that it's also received the EEC and TKDN certifications. A listing at Element Materials Technology has revealed that it will support 15W...

Oppo Find X9 Ultra's back showcased in new images

A couple of days ago some images leaked purportedly showing the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a telephoto extender, but those only showed the device's front. Today a new leak purportedly brings us our first look at its back, and it's definitely an interesting design that clearly wants to instantly make you think of digital cameras. Note that these aren't leaked images, they're allegedly created based on the design (with the help of AI, most likely). Oppo Find X9 Ultra As you can see, the gigantic camera island is a circle that takes up almost the entirety of the rear's...

Google expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search

A week ago, Google launched Personal Intelligence inside Gemini, and today the company is announcing that the feature has also made it to Google Search's AI Mode. In AI Mode, Personal Intelligence lets you connect Gmail and Google Photos to get AI results that are personalized based on your emails and photos. This is available for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers in English in the US, and it's opt-in as a Labs feature. To turn it on, go to Google Search, tap your profile, choose Search personalization, select Connected Content Apps, and then connect Workspace and Google...

South Korea passes the first AI regulations

South Korea has launched a landmark set of laws to regulate AI before any other country or bloc (the EU's regulations are set to go into effect in stages through next year). Under Korea's AI Basic Act, companies must ensure there is human oversight for "high-impact" AI in fields like nuclear safety, drinking water, transport, healthcare, and financial uses like credit evaluation and loan screening. Companies must also give users advance notice about products or services using high-impact or generative AI, and clearly label AI-generated output that is difficult to distinguish from...

Here's how the iQOO 15 Ultra's huge active cooling fan will work

The iQOO 15 Ultra is launching soon and it's rumored to boast the biggest active cooling fan ever put into a smartphone. Today the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared the image you can see below, showing a schematic of the device and the fan. The air intake for the fan is positioned at the bottom of the camera island, while the air outlet is positioned on the side, in the frame. The fan itself is alleged to measure 17mm in diameter and 4mm thick, and it's once again claimed to be the biggest in the industry. In addition to the fan, there's also a big...

OnePlus 15T camera, screen, and charging details leak

The OnePlus 15T is rumored to be launching in March, and today some more details about its screen and cameras have been leaked in China. According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the 15T has a 6.32-inch screen with "1.5K" resolution, a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a 16MP selfie camera. There's no third camera on the back, just like we saw with the OnePlus 13T, which came last April. In fact, its successor's cameras seem identical, at least in resolution. Of course, there's always a chance of an update to the sensors or the processing, or both. OnePlus 13T The...

More Google Pixel 10a renders leak

We've already seen the upcoming Google Pixel 10a first in CAD-based renders, then in a purportedly official image that got leaked, and today there's a new round of renders to look at. These show the phone from more angles. The design, as you can see once again, is heavily inspired by that of the Pixel 9a from last year, if not downright identical. The Pixel 10a could arrive on February 17. Google Pixel 10a in new renders The weird thing is that the Pixel 10a may very well have entirely identical specs to its predecessor, at least according to what's been leaked so far....

New leak suggests iPhone 18 may sport a brighter display

The base iPhone 18 is widely rumored to launch in early 2027 with a display similar to that of the current iPhone 17. However, a fresh leak suggests that the display may offer higher brightness. According to tipster Instant Digital on Weibo, display manufacturer BOE may be unable to supply OLED panels for the iPhone 18, as Apple’s brightness requirements are reportedly too demanding. This indicates that the iPhone 18 could feature a noticeably brighter display than the iPhone 17, which offers 1,000 nits of typical maximum brightness, up to 1,600 nits in HDR, and a peak brightness of...

vivo led India's smartphone market in 2025 with double-digit shipment growth

According to Omdia, vivo led India's smartphone market in 2025, grabbing 21% of the pie with 32.1 million shipments. It was followed by Samsung with 15% and 23 million shipments, Oppo and Xiaomi with 13% each (20 million and 19.7 million shipments, respectively), and Apple with 10% from 15.1 million units shipped. Compared to 2024, vivo grew 19% in 2025, Oppo grew 10%, Apple grew a whopping 28%, while Samsung fell 11% and Xiaomi shipments declined by 26%. Overall smartphone sales in India in 2025 were 1% lower than in 2024 at 154.2 million units. In the fourth quarter of 2025, vivo...

Spotify's Page Match will let you sync your progress between audiobooks and physical books

Spotify is in the news today and not because of yet another price hike, believe it or not. Instead, a new report has uncovered a feature that's coming soon to Spotify's audiobooks. It's called Page Match and it's pretty clever - it lets you take a photo of a page in a physical book, and once you do that Spotify will take you to the exact same spot in the audiobook. This lets you easily jump from the audio version to a physical text, if you're so inclined. What's more, it's bidirectional - so it also lets you know what page in the physical book the place you're at in the audiobook...

Sony and TCL announce joint venture, Bravia TVs part of deal

Seemingly out of nowhere, TCL announced it plans to acquire Sony’s home entertainment branch, including TVs and home audio equipment. The two companies are set to enter a joint venture, with TCL controlling a commanding 51% share. As per the press release, the TCL-led venture will “leverage Sony's high-quality picture and audio technology, brand value and operational expertise” combined with “TCL's advanced display technology, global scale advantages, industrial footprint, end-to-end cost efficiency”. Furthermore, the products will still carry Sony and Bravia branding. The new...

One UI 8.5 Beta 4 changelog leaks, here's what's coming

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy S25 series is expected to roll out this week. Ahead of its release, a tipster has revealed key details about the update, including the full changelog. The tipster shared the changelog and firmware version for the One UI 8.5 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S25. It will reportedly carry the firmware version ZZAB. As per the leaked changelog, the Beta 4 will include an updated Bixby, which showed up on a Reddit thread earlier this month. The update will address several bugs, including an issue with search history in the Phone app and problems...

Realme P4 Power with 10,001mAh battery officially confirmed to launch next week

After weeks of teasers, the Realme P4 Power finally gets a launch date. It is set to be unveiled in India next week and will pack a large 10,001mAh battery. The Realme P4 Power will debut in India on January 29, the company confirmed in an X post. Recently, the company revealed the phone’s new TransView design language. It sports a dual-tone look that incorporates a matte finish section on the bottom, and a semi-transparent design on the top. The Realme P4 Power will get a triple rear camera setup and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. It will be available...

Samsung Galaxy A57 listed on TENAA, specifications revealed

The Samsung Galaxy A57 is expected to launch soon and has already surfaced in multiple leaks. Now, the handset has appeared on China’s TENAA certification database, revealing its key specs. According to the TENAA listing, the Galaxy A57 will feature a 6.6-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution. The device is powered by an octa-core chipset clocked at up to 2.9GHz, which is expected to be the Exynos 1680 SoC. The certification also indicates that the phone will sport a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 50MP primary sensor, alongside 12MP and 5MP secondary cameras. On the...

OnePlus 16 could offer the same battery capacity as the Turbo 6 series

OnePlus unveiled its current flagship, the OnePlus 15, in October last year. Although the launch of its successor is still some time away, leaks have already begun to surface online. The latest leak hints at the phone’s battery capacity. The OnePlus 16 will house a large 9,000mAh battery, according to a tipster. Notably, its predecessor, the 15, comes with a 7,300mAh unit with 120W fast charging support. Earlier this month, OnePlus introduced the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V, both packing a massive 9,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. As a result, it’s highly likely that...