Tipster: 20th anniversary iPhone will have solid-state buttons

A few years ago, Apple was rumored to be developing solid-state buttons for its iPhone 15 Pro series. While that did not pan out, a new report from a Chinese tipster Instant Digital suggests Cupertino is currently testing solid-state buttons for its upcoming 20th anniversary iPhone model. Apple is expected to launch a special anniversary edition iPhone next year, which will feature a quad-curved screen that blends with the sides of the device. The new report suggests that Apple has already done testing of the solid-state buttons, complementing the all-glass look of the...

The FCC wants carriers to put more effort into preventing spam calls - or get punished

Back in 2016, Google updated Android’s phone app to warn users about spam calls. We have seen various iterations of this and other similar features, but the problem still persists. Now the FCC wants to attack the root of the issue by strengthening the existing “Know-Your-Customer” (KYC) rules. The FCC is asking for comments on more stringent verification for new and renewing customers. This may include requiring that customers provide their name, address, a government ID and alternative phone numbers. Additionally, the Commission is looking for feedback on how to punish carriers who...

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 lands in the US

Back at MWC Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled several new tablets, including the gamer-focused Legion Tab Gen 5, aka Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China. That device has now made its way to the US with a starting price of $850 in its Eclipse Black colorway. That price gets you the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 in Eclipse Black Comparing the Legion Tab Gen 5’s US price with the EU starting price for the same RAM/storage trim €900/£699 shows the US model is a slightly better deal but it is far from a bargain. Deliveries from Lenovo US are scheduled for May...

Amazon US drops the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to its lowest price yet, $1,000 for 256GB

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just dropped to its lowest price yet – you can get the base 12/256GB model for an even $1,000 (minus one cent, but who’s counting). Additionally, the 512GB upgrade is $1,200. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $300 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,000 at Amazon US 12/512GB - $1,200 at Amazon US For comparison, if you bought the S26 Ultra on Saturday, you would have paid $1,100 or $1,300, respectively. The deal is available for all...

EU advises member states against using Chinese networking equipment

We’ve been hearing about a European Union-wide ban on Chinese 5G networking equipment for quite some time now, and the European Commission (EC) has now recommended that member states exclude gear from Huawei and ZTE from their local telecom infrastructure. The info was shared by an EC spokesperson and while it is not an official binding law, it does signal a clear step toward banning Chinese networking equipment from suppliers like Huawei and ZTE across the EU. The EU is in the process of implementing a new round of cybersecurity targeting supply chain security and product safety....

Samsung starts selling the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE in the US again

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE last summer alongside the Galaxy Z Flip7, and the FE model was offered in the US for a while, until mid-December when Samsung stopped selling it. We obviously assumed the Flip7 FE was gone for good from the US market, but apparently not. Interestingly, Samsung has now started selling it again. You can grab one from the Korean company's online store for $899. That amount nets you the device with 128GB of storage. The problem with that pricing is that the same version of the device can currently be had at Amazon for just $589.90. Check our...

Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold specs leak

A new leak today claims to bring us a ton of details about the upcoming Google Pixel 11 family, so let's dive right in. All devices will be using the Tensor G6 SoC, which will be built on a TSMC N2 (2nm) node. Its CPU will have one ARM C1-Ultra core at 4.11GHz, four ARM C1-Pro cores at 3.38GHz, and two ARM C1-Pro cores at 2.65GHz. The PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 GPU will be in, as will be Google's Titan M3 security chip. The modem will be the MediaTek M90 (MT6986D). There will also be a new Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) baked in. Now onto the smartphones themselves. The vanilla Pixel 11...

OnePlus Ace 7 tipped to feature an active cooling fan

OnePlus recently launched the Ace 6 Ultra in China, expanding its Ace 6 lineup. Now, early details about the next-generation Ace 7 series have begun to emerge, with a new leak shedding light on key specifications of the upcoming phones. According to a tipster on Weibo, the OnePlus Ace 7 could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The tipster further claims that OnePlus is testing the phone with an in-built active cooling fan. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra If accurate, this would mark a first for the Ace series. Even the recently launched Ace 6 Ultra relies on an external...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 to bring crease-free display and new hinge

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip (and Z Fold) series is preparing to enter its eighth generation later this year, and we have a new report from South Korea that highlights some of the possible changes coming to the flip model. Samsung is expected to bring a crease-free folding panel alongside a new hinge mechanism. The new report does not go into detail, but we can assume Samsung will employ dual-layer Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), just like it is rumored to do with the Z Fold8. Galaxy Z Flip8 render Z Flip8 is said to be slightly taller than the outgoing model, and despite the upgraded hardware,...

Lenovo Legion Y70 key specifications confirmed ahead of launch

Lenovo has revealed new details about its upcoming Legion Y70 (2026) smartphone. Last month, the company confirmed its return to the smartphone market with an upgraded Legion Y70, which is set to be unveiled in China on May 19. The handset will feature a Motorola-inspired design and will be available in two color options. It is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen SoC. In a couple of teasers shared on Weibo, Lenovo confirmed that the Legion Y70 will sport a 2K resolution display that is claimed to be more efficient than 1.5K resolution panels in the market. The phone will...

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro review

The Nord Buds 4 Pro is yet another pair of wireless earbuds in OnePlus’s growing and confusing lineup. These are the most premium earbuds in the company’s low-end lineup, but below the non-Pro numbered lineup and Pro numbered lineup, and also the non-numbered Pro lineup…. Anyway, it’s best not to get too much into the weeds with this, as at this point it’s doubtful if even people at OnePlus can keep track of these. The Nord Buds 4 Pro are still aimed at being an affordable pair of wireless earbuds, but with many of the niceties that you now expect in more premium earbuds, such as...

Weekly poll: Would you buy the Oppo Find X9 Ultra? What about the Oppo Find X9s?

vivo set the benchmark with the X300 Ultra – a €2,000 camera flagship – while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a “modest” €1,500 price. Now the Oppo Find X9 Ultra looks to topple the competition with an in-between price tag of €1,700. The phone certainly impressed in our review, though the outcome of the vivo vs. Oppo Ultra final battle is yet to be decided. We also went hands-on with the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit for the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. This kit contains a 300mm add-on lens, an adapter for 67mm filters and a lens collar with a tripod mount. Oppo Find X9 Ultra If you think that the...

Weekly poll results: the Honor 600 Pro overshadows the Honor 600

In Europe, the Honor 600 Pro is 43% more expensive than the vanilla model. However, in Malaysia, the upcharge is only 27% – and that makes a difference. The Pro was always the better phone between these two, the only question was whether its higher price was worth it. Memory Honor 600 Honor 600 Pro 12/256GB €650 - - MYR 3,100 12/512GB €700 MYR 2,600 €1,000 MYR 3,300 Based on last week’s poll, the answer is a resounding “yes”. Okay, the Honor 600 Pro is not the hottest new phone in town and price...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Galaxy S25 Plus

After yet another modest upgrade, you might be wondering what would be the most sensible pick between the newly released Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the year-old Samsung Galaxy S25+. After all, it looks like the latter gets you a lot of the way there at a more reasonable starting price. But not everything becomes immediately apparent from the spec sheet alone. There are still some under-the-hood changes that need exploring. One example is the chipset. With the S26 series, Samsung is back to the dual-chip strategy for the majority of the markets, leaving places like Europe and South Korea with...

Weekly deals: Nothing Phone (3) goes on sale, Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series also discounted

Mother’s Day is Sunday next week and we’re already seeing some shipping times slip to after the holiday. Most phones will still arrive on time, however. Admittedly, the Nothing Phone (3) probably won’t be mom’s first pick – but with a $200 discount, this Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 powered phone offers a good balance between performance and camera quality. It has a large 50MP 1/1.3” sensor in the main camera, a 50MP 3x telephoto camera, a 50MP ultra wide (114°) and a 50MP selfie camera. The phone has a 6.67” 10-bit OLED display on the front and the customizable Glyph Matrix on the back. It runs...

Weekly deals: Galaxy S26 lineup still on discount, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, others get price cuts

Samsung may actually be losing money on its new Galaxy S26 series. The phones have been on discount since day 1 and continue to be. Other Samsung devices such as the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy Z Flip7 have also received discounts. Phones from Google, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Apple have received price cuts as well. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Galaxy S26 Ultra are on sale with a £170 discount. Notably, customers can also get £100 off at checkout. The Galaxy S26, on the other hand, is only eligible for the £100 off. Samsung Galaxy...

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to be aggressively priced

The RAM crisis is expected to heavily influence smartphone pricing going forward, but apparently Apple won't be fazed by any of it. According to a new research note from analyst Jeff Pu, Apple is preparing some "aggressive pricing" for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Unfortunately, Pu doesn't put a number on that, and leaves us speculating. But past reports from Ming-Chi Kuo have stated that both Pro models would start at the same prices as their predecessors. In the US, that's $1,099 for the iPhone 18 Pro and $1,199 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Everything other than...

Realme C100 is headed to Europe with a smaller battery

Realme first launched the C100 in some parts of Asia earlier this month, and now the device is being listed in Europe left and right. It's priced at €269 with 128GB of storage and €299 with 256GB. It will be up for grabs in Sprouting Green and Blooming Purple, with 4GB of RAM. In Europe, the phone has a battery with a rated capacity of 6,600 mAh, that's going to be advertised as a larger typical capacity as always happens, but it won't quite reach the 7,000 mAh its Asian sibling has. Realme C100 in Sprouting Green and Blooming Purple The rest of the European C100 is expected to...

The rumored 20th anniversary iPhone design will be applied to both Pro models

Next year the original iPhone turns 20 - or rather, it's the 20th anniversary of its launch, as we doubt any units are still around. Apple has long been rumored to be planning something special to mark the occasion, and a few days ago a report talked about a 20th anniversary iPhone coming with a quad-curved screen. As it turns out, that won't be a special anniversary iPhone model - instead, that rumor was actually talking about a redesign coming to the Pro series. So the iPhone Pro and Pro Max released in 2027 will have that quad-curved screen design, which Chinese smartphone makers had...