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OnePlus Ace 6T launch date revealed - 27/11 2:08 pm

OnePlus has finally announced the launch date of the Ace 6T after a string of teasers. It is the worlds first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomms newly unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. The OnePlus Ace 6T will debut in China on December 3. Interested customers can also head to the official OnePlus China online store and pre-book the phone. The phone will feature a metal frame, a dual-rear camera setup, an AMOLED display with slim bezels and a 165Hz refresh rate, and an 8,000mAh battery ..





Poco Pad M1 unboxing - 27/11 2:03 pm

We have Poco's other new tablet in for an unboxing - the Poco Pad M1. It's a rebadged Redmi Pad 2 Pro, which we reviewed last month, and comes with the same accessories in the box. You get a USB-A to USB-C cable, a 33W charger, and the tablet itself. Xiaomi sells the Poco Pad M1 for $329, but you can get it at an Early Bird discounted price of $279. The Poco Pad M1 comes in this uncharacteristic (of Poco) blue color, and it's drop-dead gorgeous. It's a subtle shade of blue that comes alive ..





Key differences between Kirin 9030 and 9030 Pro revealed - 27/11 12:05 am

Yesterday, Huawei announced its Mate 80 series devices alongside the Mate X7 foldable, and all five devices are equipped with its new Kirin 9030 series chipsets. We say chipsets because there are two versions of the SoC a vanilla Kirin 9030 found on the Mate 80 and some trims of the Mate 80 Pro, while the Pro version is reserved for the Mate 80 Pro (16/512GB), Mate 80 Pro Max, Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Mate X7. While Huawei did not share complete specs for its new chips, users on Weibo have ..





Honor Magic8 Lite unboxing - 27/11 10:02 am

We recently had the pleasure of handling Honor's Magic8 Pro and while in China, we were also given the Magic8 Lite for a quick hands-on. Because this is still an unofficial phone, we can only share a few photos of phone and the contents of its retail package. Like most of its peers, the Honor Magic8 Lite ships with nothing more than a USB cable. It's a USB-A to USB-C cable, just like the one that came with this phone's predecessor. That means the new phone may also support 66W charging. There's ..





Meta bans third-party LLM chatbots in WhatsApp - 27/11 6:11 am

WhatsApp announced upcoming changes to its terms of service, which will prohibit users from using non-Meta AI chatbots. This means that any third- party chatbot will no longer be allowed inside the messaging app. The change goes into effect on January 15th, 2026, which is also the last date that WhatsApp Business users will be able to use ChatGPT, Copilot and any other non-Meta AI chatbot inside the messaging app. OpenAI first announced its departure from WhatsApp last month, while Microsoft ..





Honor Magic 8 Ultra certified with 120W charging - 27/11 4:31 am

Several rumors over the past few months have indicated that Honor is set to launch its first Ultra flagship phone the Magic8 Ultra, sometime in early 2026. The device will reportedly bring top-tier zoom cameras alongside an even larger battery than the Magic8 Pros 7,200 mAh cell, and we now get confirmation that it will also come with 120W wired fast charging. Honor Magic8 Ultra's 3C certification The device was spotted on Chinas 3C certification agency with the BKQ-AN20 model number. In ..





Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs. Galaxy S25 Plus - 27/11 2:31 am

With this year's Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung brings the model much closer to the S25 Series. Size- and design-wise, it's identical to the Galaxy S25+, while it shares the full-fledged Exynos 2400 SoC with last year's Galaxy S24+. Compared to the S25+, the Galaxy S25 FE is around 30% cheaper in Europe and almost 50% cheaper in the US (when you account for storage and you shop from third-party retailers). Based on pricing and the specs sheet alone, the Galaxy S25 FE is the go-to option between ..





Poco Pad X1 and Pad M1 debut - 27/11 12:18 am

The Poco F8 series was unveiled globally today at an event held in Bali, Indonesia. During the same event, the company also announced the Poco Pad X1 and the Pad M1. The Pad X1 comes with an 11.2-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 144Hz, 800 nits peak brightness, and 3.2K resolution. The display also supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, and a Sunlight mode. The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, which is paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It runs Xiaomis ..





Huawei Mate X7 officially set to escape China next month - 26/11 10:17 pm

The Huawei Mate X7, unveiled yesterday in China, will make its international debut on December 11. Huawei, through an Instagram post, announced that it's hosting a "Flagship Product Launch" in Dubai, UAE, on December 11, where it will introduce the Mate X7 for the international markets. Huawei didn't provide a list of countries receiving the Mate X7, but at the time of writing, Huawei's UAE and Saudi Arabia branches are the only ones promoting the launch on their websites, so it's safe to say ..





Poco Pad X1 unboxing - 26/11 9:19 pm

Poco unveiled two new tablets today, and the Poco Pad X1 is the more premium one. You could say that this is an affordable take on the iPad Pro 11. You could also say, it's a rebadged Xiaomi Pad 7, and you'd be 100% correct. It's a tablet that punches well above its pay grade. It ships in a single 8/256GB configuration that costs $399. Alongside it in the box you'll find a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a 45W charger. Here's where the tablet becomes a true value proposition. Because it shares a base ..





Poco F8 Ultra review - 26/11 7:38 pm





Realme P4x's launch date, key specs, and design revealed - 26/11 7:22 pm

Realme unveiled the P4 series in August. It consists of two smartphones - P4 and P4 Pro. These will be joined by the Realme P4x on December 4. [#InlinePriceWidget,14087,1#] The Realme P4x will be unveiled in India on December 4 at 12 PM local time. It will be powered by the Dimensity 7400 Ultra SoC and pack a 7,000 mAh battery. Realme is touting it as "The Fastest 7000mAh Pioneer" and claims it's "equipped with segment's best battery & charging combination." If you are wondering about the ..





Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 TWS go official with ANC, lossless audio - 26/11 6:23 pm

Huawei recently unveiled a wide lineup of new products, including the Mate 80 series, the Mate X7 foldable, and the MatePad Edge tablet. The company also introduced its latest TWS earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro 5, alongside these launches. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are a pair of premium TWS earbuds that come with improved ANC and lossless audio quality. They are equipped with a new custom Kirin A3 chip and dual drivers. Each earbud features an ultra- linear dual-magnetic bass driver paired with a ..





Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro announced - 26/11 5:24 pm

The Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro were unveiled during a launch event in Bali, Indonesia. The F8 series offers flagship specs and Sound by Bose technology. Poco F8 Ultra The Poco F8 Ultra is powered by Qualcomms latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with the VisionBoost D8 chipset. It also features a 6,700 mm2 vapor chamber for improved cooling. The Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 3,500-nit peak brightness, and up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display ..





IQOO 15 review - 26/11 4:22 pm





IQOO 15 begins international rollout with India - 26/11 4:21 pm

The iQOO 15, unveiled in China last month, began its international rollout today, starting with India. On November 28, the iQOO 15 will debut in Taiwan, followed by a launch in Indonesia on December 2, Thailand on December 3, Saudi Arabia on December 5, and Malaysia and Russia on December 9. The iQOO 15 will be available in Alpha, Legend, and Grey colors in international markets with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. However, in India, you'll only get the Legend and Alpha versions, since Grey ..





Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 as its flagship-killer chip - 26/11 2:30 pm

Qualcomm has a new 8-series chipset, but it sits a tier below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship SoC. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is meant to carry the flagship-level experience of the Elite model, but for devices with a lower starting price. Like the 8 Elite Gen 5, the 8 Gen 5 is fabbed on a 3nm process and features Qualcomms third-gen Oryon CPU with its 2x prime cores clocked at 3.8 GHz and its 6x performance cores running at 3.32GHz. In terms of performance, Qualcomm is actually comparing ..





Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra in for review - 26/11 3:03 am

The Poco F8 series is a day away from their announcement, but we've got a little treat for you guys! We have the pair and received permission to show you their designs a day early! So, without further ado, here's the Poco F8 Ultra (in Blue), next to the Poco F8 Pro (in Silver). The Poco F8 Ultra comes in Denim Blue and features a textured back. The pattern imitates denim jeans, but the feel under your finger is more like rubber. You can also see the physical Bose-branded speaker on the back of ..





Huawei MatePad Edge debuts, MateBook Fold gets Extraordinary Master Edition - 26/11 1:18 am

Huawei unveiled its Mate 80 series alongside the Mate X7 foldable today in China, but those werent the only new devices at the event. The brand introduced its MatePad Edge 2-in-1 tablet, which runs HarmonyOS 5 (aka HarmonyOS Next 5) with full desktop app support as well as an Extraordinary Master Edition of its MateBook Fold. MatePad Edge is Huaweis take on the Microsoft Surface tablet a tablet that aims to replace your laptop. The device is built around a 14.2-inch OLED screen and a sleek ..





Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Mate 80 RS debut with dual telephoto cameras - 26/11 1:00 am

Huawei's Mate 80 lineup has gone official in China. Alongside the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro, the series also includes the Mate 80 Pro Max and the Mate 80 RS Ultimate Design. Both phones offer dual telephoto cameras and 6,000mAh batteries. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max The Mate 80 Pro Max is similar in design to the Mate 80 Pro, but it comes with a larger display, a better chipset, a quad- rear camera setup, and a bigger battery. The phone has a 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED LTPO display with a refresh rate of ..





Spotify to raise US subscription prices in Q1 2026 - 25/11 10:11 pm

Back in August, Spotify announced a price hike for Premium users in markets across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Now we hear that the Sweden-based music streaming company is preparing to raise subscription prices in the US as well. Citing three people familiar with the matter, the Financial Times reports that Spotify is preparing to raise subscription prices in the US in the first quarter of 2026 as it seeks to demonstrate sustained ..





Honor Watch X5 is official with a 1.97-inch AMOLED display - 25/11 8:40 pm

The Honor Watch X5 was unveiled alongside the Honor 500 series in China. Honors newest smartwatch offers a large AMOLED display, GPS, and over 120 sport modes. It comes with a 1.97-inch AMOLED display with a 390 x 450 pixel resolution, 2.5D curved glass, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The smartwatch weighs 29g without the strap and is IP68 + 5ATM rated. The watch case is made of an aluminium alloy whereas the back uses plastic. The case features a single button with a rotating crown thats used for ..





Huawei's Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro pack 5,750mAh batteries, triple cameras - 25/11 6:37 pm

The Huawei Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro are official. The pair is nearly identical visually thanks to a number of shared components, including the display and battery. Let's dive in! The display is the same across the two phones. It's a 6.75-inch 1-120Hz LTPO OLED panel with a 1280x2832px resolution, 1.07 billion colors, and full coverage of the P3 color gamut. The screen has 1440Hz PWM dimming and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. Huawei claims the panel is the brightest ever on a phone reaching up to ..





Huawei Mate X7 brings IP59 rating, larger battery and Kirin 9030 Pro .. - 25/11 6:04 pm

Huaweis latest foldable is here - meet the Mate X7. It brings a few notable upgrades over its predecessor, including updated IP58 and IP59 ingress protection, Huaweis latest Kirin 9030 Pro chipset, a new telephoto camera and a slightly larger battery. Huawei Mate X7 While the Mate X6 was already a slim and light device, Huawei managed to shave off some size on the X7, which now measures 9.5mm in its folded state and 4.5mm unfolded. At 235 grams, the X7 is 4 grams lighter than its predecessor ..





A new report claims to reveal Apple iPhone Fold's eye-watering price - 25/11 5:09 pm

The first foldable iPhone from Apple is rumored to launch next year. The iPhone Fold (expected name) will not be cheap, and an analyst has now shared the expected price of the foldable. According to a Fubon Research analyst, who bases the estimate on supply chain data and Apples margin requirements, the iPhone Fold is expected to cost around $2,399. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 starts at $1,999, so its not surprising that Apples foldable iPhone will be priced higher. Fubon Research ..





ZTE nubia Flip3 and nubia Fold design renders leaked - 25/11 3:17 pm

Earlier this year, ZTE introduced the nubia Flip2 clamshell foldable to global markets. Now, the company appears to be gearing up for its successor. Fresh leaked renders showcase the upcoming nubia Flip3, along with an all-new book- style foldable. Leakster Evan Blass has shared design renders of the nubia Flip3 and a new nubia Fold. The latter will be the brand's first book-style foldable. The nubia Flip3 renders reveal a large, edge-to-edge cover display, an upgrade from the smaller panel on ..





Realme GT 8 Pro goes on sale in India today - 25/11 2:02 pm

The Realme GT 8 Pro, which was unveiled in China last month and introduced to international markets last week, will go on sale in India today at 12 PM local time. It will be sold through Realme's official Indian website, Flipkart, and offline retailers. The GT 8 Pro comes in Diary White and Urban Blue colors in India with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at INR72,999 ($820/710) and INR78,999 ($885/770), respectively. However, as part of the bank offer, you can get a ..





OnePlus Ace 6T announced for China with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 - 25/11 8:11 am

OnePlus has announced the newest member of its mid-range Ace series in China, called the OnePlus Ace 6T. This is also the phone that will eventually be launched as the OnePlus 15R in other markets. The OnePlus Ace 6T will be the first phone to launch with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. We currently don't know much about this chip, and while it's easy to assume it would be slower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, it's not clear where it sits with regard to the previous flagship, the ..





Motorola Edge 70 review - 25/11 7:10 am





Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s detailed, here's when they're launching - 25/11 6:01 am

Oppo launched the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro last month, but there's a third member of the family still coming - the Find X9 Ultra. This will of course be positioned as Oppo's imaging flagship, and as such you may have been wondering what to expect from its cameras. Today a new rumor out of China tells us that it will come with a 200MP main camera using the Sony IMX09E sensor, as well as a periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom using the Sony IMX09A sensor. Aside from these two, there will also ..





Honor 500 series make debut in China with Snapdragon chips and huge .. - 25/11 3:01 am

The Honor 500 series is now officially unveiled in China and it brings a design overhaul thats got some clear Apple inspiration alongside some key specs upgrades over the Honor 400 models. Honor 500 (left) and Honor 500 Pro (right) The design of the Honor 500 and 500 Pro is clearly inspired by the iPhone Air with a distinct camera visor/plateau on the back. While neither of the new Honor phones is as thin or light as the Air, they do come with some impressive cameras and huge batteries. But ..





Huawei continues teasing the Mate 80 Pro Max ahead of its imminent .. - 25/11 12:01 am

Huawei has already announced that it's making the Mate 80 series official on November 25, and ahead of that, today the company has continued teasing the devices with two videos. The first one, embedded below, is all about the Mate 80 Pro Max. The already revealed design is in full view. The phone will have great dust and water resistance, including resistance to water jets, as is made obvious by the video. The next teaser video is all about the cameras - specifically, their output, enabled by ..





OnePlus Ace 6T colors officially revealed - 24/11 11:02 pm

Late last week, a tipster shared a design render of the upcoming OnePlus Ace 6T. Now, OnePlus has officially unveiled the phones design and color options. OnePlus China President, Li Jie Louis, has officially revealed that the Ace 6T will be sold in three color options when it goes official this month. The phone will be available in Flash Black, Phantom Green, and Electric Purple colors with a soft-matte finish. It will offer a rectangular camera module with two sensors, similar in design to ..





Oppo Find N6 to be the first foldable using Android's top chipset - 24/11 10:03 pm

Oppo launched the Find N5 in February, and so it's definitely busy working on its successor, the Find N6, already. Back in late October a rumor spilled the beans on some of its specs, and today the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has once again chimed in on the Find N6. According to him, this will be the first foldable on the market launching with Qualcomm's latest and greatest chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Find N6 will also have a version with ..





OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite officially revealed, .. - 24/11 9:00 pm

Today OnePlus has officially revealed three new upcoming products - the OnePlus 15R, the OnePlus Pad Go 2, and the OnePlus Watch Lite. Two of those were already teased by the company, and all three will be fully unveiled on December 17. OnePlus bills the 15R as "its upcoming ultimate value high quality flagship device", the Pad Go 2 as the "best value mid-range 5G tablet", and the Watch Lite as "its accessible high-quality smartwatch". The OnePlus 15R will be available in two "stunning ..





Realme C85 5G to debut in India on November 28 - 24/11 7:36 pm

The Realme C85 5G, which launched in Vietnam earlier this month, is set to arrive in India later this week. It is a mid-range phone that comes with a large 7,000mAh battery and a Dimensity 6300 SoC. Realme will bring the C85 5G to India on November 28. It will succeed the Realme C75 5G, which was launched in May this year with a starting price tag of INR 12,999 (around $155). The phone will pack a 7,000mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging. Realme has confirmed that the phone ..





Realme 16 Pro key specifications leak online - 24/11 6:38 pm

It hasnt even been six months since the Realme 15 Pro launched, yet rumors about its successor, the Realme 16 Pro, are already surfacing. The alleged device has now appeared on the TENAA certification website, revealing several key specifications. The Realme smartphone, with the model number RMX5121, is expected to be the China variant of the 16 Pro. It is listed to come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772 1272 pixels. Realme 15 Pro According to the listing, the Realme 16 ..





Moto G57 Power arrives in India - 24/11 5:39 pm

Following its announcement earlier this month, the Moto G57 Power has now made its way to India. The midrange device is equipped with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset alongside 8GB RAM, a 120Hz LCD and a 7000mAh battery with 30W charging. It comes in Pantone Regatta, Pantone Corsair and Pantone Fluidity colors and is priced at INR 12,999 ($145) for the 8/128GB trim. Open sales in India start on December 3 via Motorola and partnering retailers. Moto G57 Power is equipped with a 6.7-inch LCD (FHD+ ..





Gurman: iOS 27 update to focus on performance improvements and AI - 24/11 2:42 pm

The iOS 26 update for iPhone was all about the new Liquid Glass user interface and several new features. However, the next major iPhone update, iOS 27, will reportedly focus on improving performance and AI features. According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, the iOS 27 update will offer quality improvements and artificial intelligence features. He adds that Apple is prioritizing bug fixes, improving core system performance, and overall platform stability. Other than improving performance and ..





Top 10 trending phones of week 47 - 24/11 4:21 am

Another week, another OnePlus 15 gold medal. The new flagship by the Chinese maker is now the most popular phone in our database for four weeks in a row. Behind it the Galaxy A56 retains the silver medal, while the bronze goes to the upcoming Poco F8 Ultra, which will certainly mount a strong challenge next week as it goes official. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14206, 1#] Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra ends just off the podium, followed by the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which overtakes its Xiaomi namesake. ..




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MACC summons Tei, Sofia Rini - Harapandaily
The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) summoned businessman Albert Tei and a lady known as Sofia Rini Buyong to be at its headquarters on Dec 1 to assist its probe involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s former senior political secretary, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. It deemed ..
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Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican .. - Star
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Banjir Hatyai: Air tiba-tiba surut, pelajar dan .. - Kosmo
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A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah's efforts to recover from their war.
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Female Content Creators Ruled At Guangzhou Auto Show .. - DSF
Female content creators rule in China right now and it’s getting more obvious in the highly competitive automotive segment. This notable trend, particularly on lifestyle-focused platforms like Xiaohongshu and Douyin where women’s user-generated content seems to have a significant ..