Samsungs upcoming Galaxy Z foldables for 2026 have been reportedly listed on the GSMA IMEI database. The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 were spotted on the database alongside a third mystery device. According to the report, two devices with model numbers SM-F976U and SM-F776U have been registered, which are believed to correspond to the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, respectively. The model numbers end with the suffix U, which is typically used for units destined for the US market. In ..

OnePlus has been updating its smartphones to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 for quite a while now, and it's finally reached lower-midrange devices today. The update is now available for the Nord CE4 and the Nord CE4 Lite, which were both released in 2024. The Nord CE4 is seeing the rollout commencing in India with the new software build being labeled CPH2613_16.0.2.400(EX01). The Nord CE4 Lite's new build number is CPH2619_16.0.1.301(EX01). This too is only rolling out in India at the moment, ..

Back in May, Apple was rumored to be testing a 200MP camera for an upcoming iPhone, but unfortunately no other details were shared at that point. 200MP cameras are becoming very prevalent in the Android world, so it makes sense that Apple would want to experiment with the tech and see if it fits its requirements. Today a Morgan Stanley investor note claims Apple has made up its mind and will use a 200MP camera in the iPhone 21 coming out in 2028. With regard to the naming we're using here, ..

Unlike basically all of its competitors, OnePlus decided to stay out of the Pro and Ultra branding game many years ago - for smartphones at least. Its flagships have just a number and no additional suffix, but according to a new rumor from a tipster over on X, that's about to change this year. Apparently people have been asking OnePlus for a Pro or Ultra flagship device, and the company has listened, planning to deliver this with the OnePlus 16. It's still unclear if we'll get the OnePlus 16 ..

Aside from the satellite communication support coming to the Note 60 series later this year, Infinix has also announced a new active cooling technology called HydroFlow. It's liquid cooling, "one of the smartphone world's most advanced", according to the brand. At the center of it all is the industry's first Dual Piezoelectric Ceramic Single Pump, which uses electric current to drive high-frequency deformation of piezoelectric ceramics, driving fluorinated liquid at a high-speed flow rate of up ..

Following the unveiling of the Razr Fold, Motorola also introduced the Signature, which is the first phone under the brands new ultra-premium Signature series. The Motorola Signature features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, up to 6,200 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The panel also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and comes with Pantone Color and SkinTone certifications. It gets a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony ..

Back in 2023, Infinix unveiled the Explorer Satellite Communication Technology with support for two-way text messaging in remote areas. Now the company introduces the more advanced Infinix Satellite Communication system. In addition to two-way texts, the new system also supports high-definition voice calls. For added convenience, the system offers Speaker Mode and Bluetooth headset calling. Additionally, theres wind suppression that helps pick up your voice clearly even in windy environments. ..

Motorola unveiled its first book-style foldable phone, the Razr Fold, at CES 2026. The device will be available in two color options. The Razr Fold features an 8.09-inch LTPO inner display with 2K resolution, paired with a 6.56-inch outer screen. It sports a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony LYTIA main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom, with support for Dolby Vision recording. For selfies, it includes a 32MP camera on the cover ..

Today at CES Xreal announced a multi-year extension of its strategic partnership with Google. Xreal is now "a lead hardware partner" for Android XR, Google's operating system for XR/VR/AR headsets. As such, Xreal's upcoming products, including the Project Aura, will use Android XR. Project Aura is coming later this year. Xreal says it will further collaborate with Google on "bringing Android XR to optical see-through devices, like wired XR glasses", and the two companies will also work together ..

Just yesterday, TCL announced its latest NxtPaper smartphone the NxtPaper 70 Pro at CES 2026. Weve now managed to get our hands on a unit, and these are our first impressions. The headline feature on the NxtPaper 70 Pro is its massive 6.9-inch NxtPaper 4.0 display. Like all entries in the NxtPaper lineup, this is an IPS LCD panel with a matte coating that reduces glare and reflections. This makes everything from reading to watching videos much easier on the eyes. Its kind of like an e-ink ..

Lenovo is bringing its Tech World event to CES 2026 this year, and it plans to host it in the famous Sphere in Las Vegas. The event will kick off at 8 PM ET on January 6, and it will stream live on YouTube at the link below. As is usually the case with Lenovo at CES, it's probably safe to assume that we will see some interesting tech implemented in a bunch of prototypes. For instance, at CES 2025, the company showcased the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop that can stretch its screen and ..

Today at CES, Razer has unveiled Project Motoko, a headset that is "AI-native" and has integrated cameras. It blends "gaming, lifestyle, and productivity in one intelligent platform", the official press release claims. The Motoko's dual first-person-view cameras are positioned at eye level to basically see what you see, enabling real-time object and text recognition - translating street signs, tracking gym reps, summarizing documents on the fly, all of that. There are also dual far and ..

We have seen many unusual smartphone designs over the years, but the Honor Robot Phone just might be the most "out there" yet. The company is offering a sneak peek at CES 2026 the full reveal will have to wait for the MWC. In case you missed it somehow, the Robot Phone has a unique gimbal mechanism that flips out of the back. Here you can see it retracted (left) and extended (right). The Honor Robot Phone extending its camera gimbal Note that the first step of this process is for the ..

The iPhone 17e is coming soon, expected to be unveiled at some point this coming spring. A new rumor out of China today 'confirms' (as much as any rumor can) the fact that it will boast a 6.1-inch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and the Dynamic Island feature (which also implies a hole-punch cutout replacing the iPhone 16e's notch), and a downgraded version of the Apple A19 chip that also powers the iPhone 17. It will of course be the cheapest in the iPhone 17 family. These details have been ..

Honor is gearing up to launch its own thin and light premium phone with the Magic 8 Air. The device was teased by the brands President on Weibo, where it is said to feature both Pro and Air features. Were not exactly sure what this entails, but it could be a nod to flagship camera hardware and a larger battery capacity compared to rivals like the iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Tipster UniverseIce also shared a schematic render for the Magic 8 Air, which shows a brushed aluminum back ..

AMD today announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D at CES 2026. This is a higher binned version of the company's popular 9800X3D gaming CPU, and can hit higher clock speeds. This part has been rumored heavily in the past several weeks, and appeared in several leaks, including ones from Dell and AMD itself. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D features the same 8-core, 16-threads design as the 9800X3D, as well as the same 96MB L3 cache that makes these chips especially suited for gaming workloads. Thanks to the higher ..

Samsung brought its latest Galaxy Book6 series of laptops to CES they are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first on the Intel 18A node (this is a 1.8nm class node). The new processors, along with a much- improved cooling system, help the 2026 laptops run longer and cooler. There are three models in the series: vanilla, Pro and Ultra. The Ultra is available only in 16 size, while the other two offer a choice between 14 and 16 displays. The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy ..

Realmes 16 Pro series was officially introduced in India today, marking the first major launch event for the brand in 2026. Alongside the 16 Pro+, Realme also introduced the regular 16 Pro as well as its Pad 3 tablet and Buds Air8 wireless earbuds. Realme 16 Pro Realme 16 Pro shares some of its key specs with the 16 Pro+, including the 200MP main camera (Samsung HP5), complete with Realmes LumaColor Image processing technology. The device also features an 8MP ultrawide lens, but does not have a ..

After making its global debut in December 2025, the Redmi Note 15 5G has now made its way to India. It is available for purchase in the country alongside the Redmi Pad 2 Pro. In India, the Redmi Note 15 5G will go on sale starting January 9. It will be sold in Black, Mist Purple, and Glacier Blue color options. The phone is priced at INR 22,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and INR 24,999 for the 8GB/256GB option. Meanwhile, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro will be available for purchase starting January 12. The ..

With CES 2026 underway, brands are unveiling their latest tech. Samsung has announced several products, including a massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV. It reportedly also showcased a new creaseless foldable display at the event. Tipster Ice Universe has shared images of a new foldable display that was showcased by Samsung Display at CES. The display is expected to be used in Apples iPhone Fold. According to the tipster, the panel shows no visible crease, which is a common drawback of current ..

vivo has launched two new affordable 5G phones in China, namely the Y50s 5G and the Y50e 5G. Both models feature an identical design and share most of their specifications. The phones are now available for purchase in the Chinese market. The vivo Y50s 5G and Y50e 5G are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. At the front, the handsets sport a 6.74-inch flat LCD panel with a refresh rate of 90Hz, HD+ resolution, and 1,000 nit peak brightness. At the back, both phones come with a single 13MP ..

Realme kicks off 2026 in style with the 16 Pro+. The phone has a solid specs sheet, but what you'll notice first is just how impressive it looks. But before we get to either topic, let's unbox it. The phone ships with a full box - you get a USB-A to USB-C cable, a case, and an 80W SuperVOOC charger. Unboxing the Realme 16 Pro+ The Realme 16 Pro+ will come in a few finishes - Master Grey, Camellia Pink, and the Master Gold unit we've got in the office. It has a bio-based organic silicone back ..

According to a new rumor, vivo will be launching the X200T in India in the last week of this month. The phone will have "aggressive pricing", starting around INR 50,000 to INR 55,000. That's lower than what a previous rumor claimed - INR 60,000. The vivo X200T will allegedly be offered in Stellar Black and Seaside Lilac. Its design will be very closely mimicking that of the X200 FE, but it will come with the "high-octane performance DNA of the standard X200", the source of this rumor says. vivo ..

Realme 16 Pro+ is the first major release from the brand in 2026, and it brings an updated design with a clear focus on cameras. It's among the first Realme devices to sport the new LumaColor Image image processing technology, which aims to deliver more natural skin tones, improved color accuracy and real-world lighting. Realme 16 Pro+ features a 200MP main camera with a Samsung HP5 (1/1.56-inch type) sensor and f/1.8 aperture. The main shooter supports full-pixel auto zoom with 1x and 2x ..

Last month RedMagic confirmed that it's working on the 11 Air, the successor to the RedMagic 10 Air launched back in April. The RedMagic 11 Air uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, as confirmed by a Geekbench run of a device with the model number NX799J. This is most likely the RedMagic 11 Air. The prototype which ran the benchmark has 16GB of RAM, but of course more memory options could be offered upon launch (in fact, up to 24GB was rumored). The phone will run Android 16 from day one, ..

Back in September, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chipsets for Windows on Arm laptops, and today it's introducing the cheaper option in the portfolio, the Snapdragon X2 Plus. This is the successor to the Snapdragon X Plus from September 2024. The Snapdragon X2 Plus uses the third generation Oryon CPU and it has an 80 TOPS NPU. It's made on a 3nm process. It comes in two versions - 10-core and 6-core. The 10-core version has 34MB of total cache, and a ..

Today at CES, Google has announced a few improvements coming to Gemini for Google TV. These features will arrive on "select TCL devices" first, and other Google TV devices "over the coming months". First, you'll be able to use Gemini to search through your Google Photos library for specific people or moments, and instantly apply artistic styles with Photos Remix or make immersive cinematic slideshows. Gemini's responses will adapt to your queries with imagery, videos, and real-time sports ..

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ chatbot now has its very own home on the web at alexa.com. You just need to sign in with your Amazon account to use it, provided you are part of the Alexa+ Early Access. Amazon says over 10 million people are already using Alexa+, the AI-infused evolution of the Alexa assistant. These people are apparently having three times more conversations with Alexa+ than they did with the original Alexa. 97% of Amazon's devices that support Alexa now have Alexa+. On the web, you ..

Mere hours ago we got word that Motorola is working on its first book-style foldable to be called Razr Fold, and now some official-looking press renders showing it have been leaked by Evan Blass, the legend also known as @evleaks. Motorola Razr Fold leaked images As you can see from the images above and below, it borrows the design language from the upcoming Signature, but adds a hinge of course. And a foldable screen. And a cover display. And it will also have stylus support, just like the ..

MediaTek is holding a launch event in China on January 15, and is expected to unveil two new chipsets on that occasion. Rumor has it will we finally see the much-anticipated Dimensity 8500 at this event, the successor to the 8450 and 8400, both highly regarded upper-midrange chipsets. The Honor Power2, which was unveiled earlier today, uses the Dimensity 8500 so the official announcement of the chip is more of a formality at this point. The other SoC that's due to be unveiled next week is more ..

Korean publication FN News has some good news and some bad news for people wanting to buy the Galaxy S26 when it comes out (likely in March) prices are going up, but launch day deals may allow you to dodge the price hike. According to industry sources, the prices of the base 256GB models will increase between KRW 44,000 and KRW 88,000 in South Korea. For reference, the Galaxy S25 launched at KRW 1,155,000, the S25+ at KRW 1,353,000 and the S25 Ultra at KRW 1,698,400. Thats for Korea Samsung ..

Chinese regulatory TENAA published a listing for an upcoming OnePlus phone and judging by the images, it's safe to assume that it's the Turbo 6V phone that the company teased last month alongside the vanilla Turbo 6. OnePlus Turbo 6V The TENAA listing reveals a 6.78-inch OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the chipset is likely the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. The available RAM options will be 8GB, 12GB and 16GB, while storage variants are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. The back has a 50 MP main ..

While Samsung already announced the worlds first 2nm chip with its Exynos 2600, which will make its debut on the Galaxy S26 series, key competitors like Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek are also expected to bring their own 2nm chips in the coming months. The Apple A20 chip, set to power the iPhone 18 series, alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600, which will be at the helm of this years Android flagships are all expected to be fabbed on TSMCs N2 process node, which has now ..

According to a leaked Lenovo presentation, Motorola is developing its first book-style foldable smartphone, reportedly called the Razr Fold. The device is expected to launch later this year. Prominent leaker Evan Blass shared slides from the internal presentation, which outline several upcoming Lenovo and Motorola products. One of the slides confirms the existence of the Motorola Razr Fold. While the slide mentions a launch window later this year, it does not reveal an exact date. That said, ..

TCL has unveiled the NxtPaper 70 Pro at CES 2026. It features a NxtPaper key that lets users switch between various screen modes with ease, and features a NxtPaper 4.0 display. The NxtPaper 70 Pro sports a 6.9-inch NxtPaper 4.0 display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz, Full-HD+ resolution, and a brightness of 900 nits. The panel offers seven eye-care technologies that include a natural light mode, zero flicker, blue light purification, anti- glare viewi

The iQOO 15 launched in China in October and elsewhere in November, and we recently heard that it will soon be joined by the iQOO 15 Ultra, which, according to the latest rumor on the matter, will boast the biggest active cooling fan ever seen in a smartphone. Today the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared when we should expect the iQOO 15 Ultra to be launching - in early February. That aligns with earlier rumors which simply stated it would arrive before ..

It was not that long ago when any phone with a battery capacity over 5,000mAh was guaranteed to be a clunky rugged phone, but the last few years have seen a revolution thanks to silicon-carbon (Si/C) anode technology. This allowed smartphone makers to fit higher energy density batteries inside smartphones, and we are now at the point of passing the 10,000mAh battery threshold inside a phone that's under 8mm thick. Honor Power2 is now official in China, and it features a 10,080mAh Si/C battery, ..

Samsung just unveiled the worlds first 130 Micro RGB TV. This is up from the 115 model that it showcased back in August. The new TV model R95H has a design inspired by the frame of a grand architectural window. Its titanic size isnt its only achievement, though. Verband der Elektrotechnik certified it for precise Micro RGB color reproduction. It covers 100% of the BT.2020 wide color gamut. Additionally, it features Micro RGB Color Booster Pro and Micro RGB HDR Pro, plus AI-based color and ..

The Oppo A6 series has more models than you may have imagined. Okay, you probably dont spend your days imagining A6 phones, but heres a new model that just launched in India say hello to the Oppo A6 Pro 5G. No, not this Oppo A6 Pro 5G. Not the one for China either. And dont get it mixed up with the A6 Pro 4G. Yeah, we wish Oppo had picked a different name for this one. The Oppo A6 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 6300 and a sizable 7,000mAh battery. The chipset is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X ..