Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature expands to North America

Last month, Spotify launched its Prompted Playlist feature that gives you greater control over its playlist algorithm, and today the availability of this feature is expanding. It is now rolling out to Premium subscribers in the US and Canada, following the initial rollout in New Zealand. The feature is still in beta. With Prompted Playlist, you can describe what you want to listen to using your own words. Think of it as ChatGPT (or Gemini, you get the idea) for music. Once you say what you want, a playlist will be generated based on your prompt. It also takes your listening history...

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Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature expands to North America

Last month, Spotify launched its Prompted Playlist feature that gives you greater control over its playlist algorithm, and today the availability of this feature is expanding. It is now rolling out to Premium subscribers in the US and Canada, following the initial rollout in New Zealand. The feature is still in beta. With Prompted Playlist, you can describe what you want to listen to using your own words. Think of it as ChatGPT (or Gemini, you get the idea) for music. Once you say what you want, a playlist will be generated based on your prompt. It also takes your listening history...

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Honor sets MWC event, confirms Magic V6 and Robot Phone official debut

This year’s MWC Barcelona is taking place at the beginning of March, and Honor already confirmed its presence with a dedicated event, which will see the debuts of the Magic V6 foldable and the Honor Robot Phone. Honor’s launch event is set to take place on March 1 at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona and will start at 1PM CET time. Honor Magic V5 Magic V6 is expected to launch with a sizeable battery upgrade over its predecessor. According to the latest rumor, the foldable will bring a Si/C battery cell with a capacity in the 7,000 mAh range. The device is also expected to...

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Honor sets MWC event, confirms Magic V6 and Robot Phone official debut

This year’s MWC Barcelona is taking place at the beginning of March, and Honor already confirmed its presence with a dedicated event, which will see the debuts of the Magic V6 foldable and the Honor Robot Phone. Honor’s launch event is set to take place on March 1 at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona and will start at 1PM CET time. Honor Magic V5 Magic V6 is expected to launch with a sizeable battery upgrade over its predecessor. According to the latest rumor, the foldable will bring a Si/C battery cell with a capacity in the 7,000 mAh range. The device is also expected to...

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Huawei is apparently working on a new professional sport watch

According to the latest rumors from China, Huawei is working on a new watch, which will be positioned as a professional sport-focused instrument. It is allegedly codenamed Chitu, and will be offered in four colorways, roughly translating from Chinese as Track Legend, Fast Shadow Black, Dawn Orange, and Chiguang Blue. Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro The watch will come in two sizes, the smaller one fitting a 16mm strap, the bigger one going with a 22mm lug width. No other details about this device have been outed so far. We'll let you know when we find out more. Source (in Chinese)

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Huawei is apparently working on a new professional sport watch

According to the latest rumors from China, Huawei is working on a new watch, which will be positioned as a professional sport-focused instrument. It is allegedly codenamed Chitu, and will be offered in four colorways, roughly translating from Chinese as Track Legend, Fast Shadow Black, Dawn Orange, and Chiguang Blue. Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro The watch will come in two sizes, the smaller one fitting a 16mm strap, the bigger one going with a 22mm lug width. No other details about this device have been outed so far. We'll let you know when we find out more. Source (in Chinese)

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Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch and pre-order dates leak again

Another day, another Galaxy S26 leak. Earlier this month, a report detailed the expected launch and sale dates for Samsung’s upcoming flagship lineup. Now, a new leak sheds light on the launch and pre-order timeline specifically for South Korea. Firstly, prominent tipster Ice Universe reiterates that Samsung will host the Unpacked event for the Galaxy S26 series on February 25. As per the tipster, the devices will go on pre-order in South Korea from February 26 to March 4. Further, the pre-sale period will begin on March 5 and conclude on March 10. Lastly, the tipster notes that...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch and pre-order dates leak again

Another day, another Galaxy S26 leak. Earlier this month, a report detailed the expected launch and sale dates for Samsung’s upcoming flagship lineup. Now, a new leak sheds light on the launch and pre-order timeline specifically for South Korea. Firstly, prominent tipster Ice Universe reiterates that Samsung will host the Unpacked event for the Galaxy S26 series on February 25. As per the tipster, the devices will go on pre-order in South Korea from February 26 to March 4. Further, the pre-sale period will begin on March 5 and conclude on March 10. Lastly, the tipster notes that...

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Motorola G67 and G77 extensively leaked by retailer

A pair of unreleased Motorola phones were spotted on a Greek retailer’s website. Not to be confused with the Moto G67 Power, the vanilla Moto G67 is a Dimensity 6300-equipped budget entry featuring a 6.8" AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The listing confirms a 32MP selfie camera up front, alongside a 50MP rear shooter (LYTIA 600) and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Moto G67 The device is IP64 rated and equipped with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It brings a hybrid dual SIM slot that accommodates a single nanoSIM card and a microSD card for storage expansion. The phone...

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Motorola G67 and G77 extensively leaked by retailer

A pair of unreleased Motorola phones were spotted on a Greek retailer’s website. Not to be confused with the Moto G67 Power, the vanilla Moto G67 is a Dimensity 6300-equipped budget entry featuring a 6.8" AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The listing confirms a 32MP selfie camera up front, alongside a 50MP rear shooter (LYTIA 600) and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Moto G67 The device is IP64 rated and equipped with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It brings a hybrid dual SIM slot that accommodates a single nanoSIM card and a microSD card for storage expansion. The phone...

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Oppo Reno15 FS launches with SD 6 Gen 1 and 6,500mAh battery

The latest addition to Oppo's Reno15 series is here with the Reno15 FS, which touched down across several EU markets. The device is nearly identical to the Reno15 F, however, the FS model comes with a slightly smaller 6,500mAh battery and a single 8GB RAM and 512GB storage trim. Oppo Reno15 FS Reno15 FS brings the CPH280 model number and features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel features a 50MP selfie camera as well as an optical fingerprint scanner. The back gets a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro...

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Oppo Reno15 FS launches with SD 6 Gen 1 and 6,500mAh battery

The latest addition to Oppo's Reno15 series is here with the Reno15 FS, which touched down across several EU markets. The device is nearly identical to the Reno15 F, however, the FS model comes with a slightly smaller 6,500mAh battery and a single 8GB RAM and 512GB storage trim. Oppo Reno15 FS Reno15 FS brings the CPH280 model number and features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel features a 50MP selfie camera as well as an optical fingerprint scanner. The back gets a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro...

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Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design goes official

Honor has officially unveiled the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design in China, alongside the Magic8 Pro Air. The new additions expand the Magic lineup, joining the Magic8 Pro and Magic8, which debuted in October last year. Like previous Honor RSR Porsche Design models, the latest Magic8 variant features a distinctive design with styling cues inspired by Porsche supercars. It also sports a nano-ceramic rear panel, which Honor claims offers a Mohs hardness rating of 8.5. Additionally, the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is said to be 10% lighter than its predecessor. Notably, the camera module...

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Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design goes official

Honor has officially unveiled the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design in China, alongside the Magic8 Pro Air. The new additions expand the Magic lineup, joining the Magic8 Pro and Magic8, which debuted in October last year. Like previous Honor RSR Porsche Design models, the latest Magic8 variant features a distinctive design with styling cues inspired by Porsche supercars. It also sports a nano-ceramic rear panel, which Honor claims offers a Mohs hardness rating of 8.5. Additionally, the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is said to be 10% lighter than its predecessor. Notably, the camera module...

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Honor Magic8 Pro Air arrives with 6.3" AMOLED, triple camera setup and 5,500mAh battery

Thin and light phones are engineering marvels, but they often come with compromises in terms of cameras and battery capacity. Enter the Magic8 Pro Air, Honor’s answer to the iPhone Air and the slew of other slim Android phones that launched in recent months. Honor’s approach is a little different, as the Magic8 Pro Air features Pro-grade specs including a triple camera setup with a dedicated periscope lens, a sizeable 5,500mAh battery and a screen that’s better suited for one-handed usability. Honor Magic8 Pro is remarkably slim thanks to its redesigned chassis structure...

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Honor Magic8 Pro Air arrives with 6.3" AMOLED, triple camera setup and 5,500mAh battery

Thin and light phones are engineering marvels, but they often come with compromises in terms of cameras and battery capacity. Enter the Magic8 Pro Air, Honor’s answer to the iPhone Air and the slew of other slim Android phones that launched in recent months. Honor’s approach is a little different, as the Magic8 Pro Air features Pro-grade specs including a triple camera setup with a dedicated periscope lens, a sizeable 5,500mAh battery and a screen that’s better suited for one-handed usability. Honor Magic8 Pro is remarkably slim thanks to its redesigned chassis structure...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 3

Week 3 saw a new name on top of our trending chart and it's one that was bound to make it there sooner or later. This soon is certainly surprising though, as the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to go official for more than a month. Still, you guys are clearly paying attention to Samsung's upcoming flagship and all the rumors around it. In second we have the Galaxy A56 - the beloved 2025 mid-ranger that remains one of the best-selling smartphones globally. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] We then have two Xiaomi-made phones that come under two different sub-brands. The Redmi Note 15...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 3

Week 3 saw a new name on top of our trending chart and it's one that was bound to make it there sooner or later. This soon is certainly surprising though, as the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to go official for more than a month. Still, you guys are clearly paying attention to Samsung's upcoming flagship and all the rumors around it. In second we have the Galaxy A56 - the beloved 2025 mid-ranger that remains one of the best-selling smartphones globally. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] We then have two Xiaomi-made phones that come under two different sub-brands. The Redmi Note 15...

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EarFun Air Pro 4+ review

The Air Pro 4+ are the latest true wireless earbuds from EarFun, and the flagship model in the company's lineup. The Air Pro 4+ come packed with features, such as a dual-driver layout with a hybrid DD+BA arrangement, wide codec support, including LDAC, aptX Lossless, and LC3 with Auracast, a six-microphone layout, All of this is available for under $100, with the latest price at the time of writing being just $76. Let's see how they perform. Design The design of the Air Pro 4+ is very similar to the previous Air Pro 4 model, with a glossy dual-tone exterior and long stalks. The...

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EarFun Air Pro 4+ review

The Air Pro 4+ are the latest true wireless earbuds from EarFun, and the flagship model in the company's lineup. The Air Pro 4+ come packed with features, such as a dual-driver layout with a hybrid DD+BA arrangement, wide codec support, including LDAC, aptX Lossless, and LC3 with Auracast, a six-microphone layout, All of this is available for under $100, with the latest price at the time of writing being just $76. Let's see how they perform. Design The design of the Air Pro 4+ is very similar to the previous Air Pro 4 model, with a glossy dual-tone exterior and long stalks. The...

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Deals: OnePlus 15R arrives, Galaxy S25 FE and S25 Edge get price cuts

January has been a quiet month so far and the focus is on discounts on older models. That said, there are a couple of interesting additions to look at. The OnePlus 15R shows up as “coming soon” on Amazon, though it should switch to “available” soon. This year’s R-model brings a massive battery – 7,400mAh vs. 6,000mAh on the 13R – along with improved water resistance (IP68/IP69K vs. IP65). It also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (non-Elite), up from the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. There have been some downgrades, however. First, the telephoto camera is gone, while the main camera...

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Deals: OnePlus 15R arrives, Galaxy S25 FE and S25 Edge get price cuts

January has been a quiet month so far and the focus is on discounts on older models. That said, there are a couple of interesting additions to look at. The OnePlus 15R shows up as “coming soon” on Amazon, though it should switch to “available” soon. This year’s R-model brings a massive battery – 7,400mAh vs. 6,000mAh on the 13R – along with improved water resistance (IP68/IP69K vs. IP65). It also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (non-Elite), up from the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. There have been some downgrades, however. First, the telephoto camera is gone, while the main camera...

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go globally, will start testing ads soon

OpenAI launched its low-cost ChatGPT Go subscription in India last August, priced at INR399/month. Since then, ChatGPT Go has been rolled out to 170 countries and is now available in all markets where ChatGPT is available, including the US. In the US, ChatGPT Go costs $8/month, while ChatGPT Plus and Pro cost $20/month and $200/month, respectively. You can head this way to check the pricing and features of all ChatGPT plans available in your country. In addition to announcing the global launch of ChatGPT Go, OpenAI said it plans to start testing ads in the US in the coming weeks for...

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Oppo Reno15 Pro (mini) review

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Samsung itself says there won't be a Galaxy S26 Edge and S26 Pro

As Samsung is gearing up to announce the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series, some are still wondering whether the Galaxy S26 Edge will replace the Galaxy S26 Plus, and the Pro will take the vanilla S26's place. Earlier rumors said "no" to both questions, and the latest leak, if we can call it that, corroborates those early findings. According to a PDF document about promotions, published by Samsung Colombia, the Galaxy S26 series, which will debut at this year's Galaxy S26 Unpacked event, will be the Galaxy S26, S26+ and the S26 Ultra with no Pro or Edge in sight. That doesn't mean the...

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Samsung itself says there won't be a Galaxy S26 Edge and S26 Pro

As Samsung is gearing up to announce the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series, some are still wondering whether the Galaxy S26 Edge will replace the Galaxy S26 Plus, and the Pro will take the vanilla S26's place. Earlier rumors said "no" to both questions, and the latest leak, if we can call it that, corroborates those early findings. According to a PDF document about promotions, published by Samsung Colombia, the Galaxy S26 series, which will debut at this year's Galaxy S26 Unpacked event, will be the Galaxy S26, S26+ and the S26 Ultra with no Pro or Edge in sight. That doesn't mean the...

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Omdia: Global smartphone shipments grew by 4% in Q4 25, Apple reigns supreme

Global smartphone shipments recorded 4% growth in Q4, 2025, as the market was able to absorb rising component costs. According to preliminary data shared by Omdia, Apple was the runaway leader in terms of shipments and reached a record 25% market share. That means 1 in every 4 phones shipped in the last three months of 2025 was an iPhone. That’s not particularly surprising as demand for the iPhone 17 series has remained strong since its launch in September. The holiday period also saw continued traction from older iPhone models like the 16 series, but it was the base iPhone 17 that...

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MediaTek announces new Dimensity 9500s flagship and 8500 midrange SoCs

MediaTek introduced its flagship mobile chipset, the Dimensity 9500 SoC, in September last year, and has now followed it up with the new Dimensity 9500s. The company has also announced the mid-range Dimensity 8500 chipset alongside it. Just like the Dimensity 9500, the new octa-core 9500s also features an ‘All Big Core’ architecture and is manufactured using a 3nm process. MediaTek Dimensity 9500s The Dimensity 9500s comes with a primary Arm Cortex-X925 Ultra core clocked at 3.73GHz. It also gets three Cortex-X4 premium cores and four Cortex-A720 performance cores. For graphics,...

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MediaTek announces new Dimensity 9500s flagship and 8500 midrange SoCs

MediaTek introduced its flagship mobile chipset, the Dimensity 9500 SoC, in September last year, and has now followed it up with the new Dimensity 9500s. The company has also announced the mid-range Dimensity 8500 chipset alongside it. Just like the Dimensity 9500, the new octa-core 9500s also features an ‘All Big Core’ architecture and is manufactured using a 3nm process. MediaTek Dimensity 9500s The Dimensity 9500s comes with a primary Arm Cortex-X925 Ultra core clocked at 3.73GHz. It also gets three Cortex-X4 premium cores and four Cortex-A720 performance cores. For graphics,...

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Xiaomi Mijia Smart Audio Glasses and Redmi Buds 8 Lite debut

Xiaomi held a European launch event for the Redmi Note 15 series today, and it also expanded its smart wearables with the Redmi Buds 8 Lite wireless earbuds and Mijia Smart Audio Glasses. Mijia Smart Audio Glasses look like regular glasses but incorporate dual speakers and quad microphones. This means they can be used like a pair of wireless earbuds with some additional smart features. They feature touch-sensitive areas on the temples, which allow you to adjust playback, volume, access your device’s voice assistant or manage calls. Xiaomi also added real-time recording for calls...

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Taiwan issues arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO

Liu Zuohu, also known as Pete Lau, is the co-founder and CEO of OnePlus, and he has led the brand since its inception in 2013. While we haven’t heard much from the exec in the last few months, he is now facing arrest charges by Taiwanese prosecutors. The reason? Illegal hiring practices in Taiwan. Taiwan’s Shilin District Prosecutors' Office issued an official document on Tuesday indicting two Taiwanese citizens for aiding in the recruiting practices of the OnePlus CEO. According to prosecutors, OnePlus, with Lau at the helm, hired over 70 engineers based in Taiwan to work on...

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Taiwan issues arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO

Liu Zuohu, also known as Pete Lau, is the co-founder and CEO of OnePlus, and he has led the brand since its inception in 2013. While we haven’t heard much from the exec in the last few months, he is now facing arrest charges by Taiwanese prosecutors. The reason? Illegal hiring practices in Taiwan. Taiwan’s Shilin District Prosecutors' Office issued an official document on Tuesday indicting two Taiwanese citizens for aiding in the recruiting practices of the OnePlus CEO. According to prosecutors, OnePlus, with Lau at the helm, hired over 70 engineers based in Taiwan to work on...

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RedMagic 11 Air design, color options, and display specs revealed

The RedMagic 11 Air is set to debut in China on January 20. Ahead of the launch, nubia has begun confirming key specifications and has also showcased the phone’s full design along with its color options. nubia’s upcoming slim yet powerful RedMagic 11 Air will feature a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will also offer a 95.1% screen-to-body ratio, an under-display selfie camera, 2,592Hz PWM dimming, and 1.25mm thin bezels. The handset features a curved rear transparent panel with an RGB logo and a triple camera setup. The phone will be...

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RedMagic 11 Air design, color options, and display specs revealed

The RedMagic 11 Air is set to debut in China on January 20. Ahead of the launch, nubia has begun confirming key specifications and has also showcased the phone’s full design along with its color options. nubia’s upcoming slim yet powerful RedMagic 11 Air will feature a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will also offer a 95.1% screen-to-body ratio, an under-display selfie camera, 2,592Hz PWM dimming, and 1.25mm thin bezels. The handset features a curved rear transparent panel with an RGB logo and a triple camera setup. The phone will be...

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Oppo A6 and A6 5G introduced

The Oppo A6 series continues to expand in numbers and the A6 and A6 5G are the latest entries. The pair features nearly identical specs apart from their chipsets, with the A6 packing the Snapdragon 685 chip while the A6 5G gets the Dimensity 6300. Oppo A6 (left) and A6 5G (right) Both feature huge 7,000mAh batteries with 45W wired charging and reverse wired charging capabilities. They are IP66/IP68/IP69 water and dust proof and boot ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. Up front, you are greeted with a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is...

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Oppo A6 and A6 5G introduced

The Oppo A6 series continues to expand in numbers and the A6 and A6 5G are the latest entries. The pair features nearly identical specs apart from their chipsets, with the A6 packing the Snapdragon 685 chip while the A6 5G gets the Dimensity 6300. Oppo A6 (left) and A6 5G (right) Both feature huge 7,000mAh batteries with 45W wired charging and reverse wired charging capabilities. They are IP66/IP68/IP69 water and dust proof and boot ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. Up front, you are greeted with a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is...

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra camera details tipped

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hasn’t even launched yet, but details about its successor, the Galaxy S27 Ultra, are already emerging. The latest leak reveals new information on its camera setup. According to well-known tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be equipped with an improved main rear camera sensor, likely called the ISOCELL S5KHP6. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaked render. However, the new sensor will still be the same size as the current ISOCELL HP2 used on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and older Ultra models. The 200MP HP2 sensor has a size of 1/1.3-inch with an f/1.7...

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vivo starts the teaser campaign for the X200T, which is coming in just a few days

vivo's upcoming X200T has been leaking a lot lately, and now the brand has finally decided to start the official teaser campaign for it. It's "coming soon" as you can see, and will be part of Flipkart's Republic Day sale, which starts on January 17, with early access from January 16. vivo has also revealed the phone's camera island, which is circular. Zeiss optics are confirmed too, as is the presence of a periscope telephoto camera. Past rumors have claimed that the X200T has a 6.67-inch 1260x2800 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC at the...

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vivo starts the teaser campaign for the X200T, which is coming in just a few days

vivo's upcoming X200T has been leaking a lot lately, and now the brand has finally decided to start the official teaser campaign for it. It's "coming soon" as you can see, and will be part of Flipkart's Republic Day sale, which starts on January 17, with early access from January 16. vivo has also revealed the phone's camera island, which is circular. Zeiss optics are confirmed too, as is the presence of a periscope telephoto camera. Past rumors have claimed that the X200T has a 6.67-inch 1260x2800 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC at the...

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Counterpoint: Apple was #1 in 2025 in terms of smartphone shipments, Samsung fell to #2

In the final quarter of 2025, smartphone shipments rose by a minimal 1%. For the full year, global shipments were up 2%, according to preliminary data by Counterpoint Research. To put a positive spin on it, this was the second consecutive year of growth. As expected, Apple became the biggest smartphone maker globally with a 20% share – in other words, 1 in every 5 smartphones shipped in 2025 had the Apple logo on its back. Indeed, Apple shipments grew the most (among the Top 5) during the year, going up 10% year-on-year. The older iPhone 16 performed well in Japan, India and Southeast...

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Counterpoint: Apple was #1 in 2025 in terms of smartphone shipments, Samsung fell to #2

In the final quarter of 2025, smartphone shipments rose by a minimal 1%. For the full year, global shipments were up 2%, according to preliminary data by Counterpoint Research. To put a positive spin on it, this was the second consecutive year of growth. As expected, Apple became the biggest smartphone maker globally with a 20% share – in other words, 1 in every 5 smartphones shipped in 2025 had the Apple logo on its back. Indeed, Apple shipments grew the most (among the Top 5) during the year, going up 10% year-on-year. The older iPhone 16 performed well in Japan, India and Southeast...

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vivo Y500i debuts with a 7,200mAh battery

vivo has announced a new Y500 series phone in China with a big battery and a new design. The vivo Y500i joins the Y500 and Y500 Pro, which were unveiled last year in the country. The vivo Y500i comes with a 7,200mAh lithium-ion battery and supports 44W fast charging. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. On the front, the phone sports a 6.75-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and HD+ resolution. The panel offers 1,200 nits peak brightness and gets a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. Talking...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 2

Xiaomi's 17 Ultra retained its crown as the trendiest phone in our database in the second week of 2026. And just like the first week of the year it was joined on the podium by the Galaxy A56 in second and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13322, 1#] Newly unveiled Poco M8 Pro came in fourth, ahead of another new face - the Realme 16 Pro+. In sixth sits the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ climbed to seventh, followed by the star of CES 2026 - the Motorola Signature. Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi Note 15 5G complete the second edition of the chart...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 2

Xiaomi's 17 Ultra retained its crown as the trendiest phone in our database in the second week of 2026. And just like the first week of the year it was joined on the podium by the Galaxy A56 in second and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13322, 1#] Newly unveiled Poco M8 Pro came in fourth, ahead of another new face - the Realme 16 Pro+. In sixth sits the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ climbed to seventh, followed by the star of CES 2026 - the Motorola Signature. Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi Note 15 5G complete the second edition of the chart...

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My top 5 phones of 2025 - George

So, this is going to be a weirdly motivated list, but hear me out. Finding 5 phones to really like in a year - in 2025 and in our line of work - is no trivial task. Take Ro, for example - he only made it to 4, as did Sagar, and Ivan has 3 different but, let's face it, really same-ish foldables on his 'Top 5' list. So, in a way, I've assembled a 'Top 5' that's not entirely mine - there's one real personal pick, a couple of crowdsourced ones, and two more that are on here because of... tradition. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold I have no use for a foldable. I've tried living with a clamshell...

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Qualcomm could return to Samsung for its 2nm chip production

Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon made some comments about the company being in talks with Samsung to produce its 2nm chips, although Samsung has since declined to comment on the matter. Either way, this is an interesting turn of events given that Samsung's foundry isn't doing all that well. The last time Samsung produced Qualcomm-designed chips was in 2022, when the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 came out, but it was met with a lot of criticism for its thermal issues. Moreover, the Korean tech giant's foundry didn't meet Qualcomm's requirements in terms of yield, so the US chip designer turned to...

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Qualcomm could return to Samsung for its 2nm chip production

Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon made some comments about the company being in talks with Samsung to produce its 2nm chips, although Samsung has since declined to comment on the matter. Either way, this is an interesting turn of events given that Samsung's foundry isn't doing all that well. The last time Samsung produced Qualcomm-designed chips was in 2022, when the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 came out, but it was met with a lot of criticism for its thermal issues. Moreover, the Korean tech giant's foundry didn't meet Qualcomm's requirements in terms of yield, so the US chip designer turned to...

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Galaxy S26 series release date tipped, it's about two weeks after Unpacked

Late last year, the renowned tipster Evan Blass revealed the potential Galaxy S26 Unpacked event date - February 25, 2026, which at the time seemed far-fetched given that the last two Galaxy S Unpacked events were in late January. Now, we have the market release date as well. One thing is for sure, though: this year's Unpacked event for the Galaxy S series will be significantly delayed, and a source from France claims that the series will go on sale on March 11. Of course, pre-orders will kick off earlier than March 11, but shipments will likely commence on that date. And as...

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Galaxy S26 series release date tipped, it's about two weeks after Unpacked

Late last year, the renowned tipster Evan Blass revealed the potential Galaxy S26 Unpacked event date - February 25, 2026, which at the time seemed far-fetched given that the last two Galaxy S Unpacked events were in late January. Now, we have the market release date as well. One thing is for sure, though: this year's Unpacked event for the Galaxy S series will be significantly delayed, and a source from France claims that the series will go on sale on March 11. Of course, pre-orders will kick off earlier than March 11, but shipments will likely commence on that date. And as...

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