The OLED MacBook Pro may not be much thinner than the current model

Apple's long-rumored OLED MacBook Pro, which will be its first laptop with a touchscreen, may not end up being much thinner than the current model, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. He has thus contradicted his own previous predictions, now saying that he doesn't think "it'll be significantly thinner in the end". For reference, the current MacBook Pro 14" is 15.5mm thick and weighs between 1.55kg and 1.62kg, while the 16-inch model is 16.8mm thick and weighs between 2.14kg and 2.15kg. So there's definitely a lot of room to make the new ones lighter, and perhaps slightly thinner...

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The OLED MacBook Pro may not be much thinner than the current model

Apple's long-rumored OLED MacBook Pro, which will be its first laptop with a touchscreen, may not end up being much thinner than the current model, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. He has thus contradicted his own previous predictions, now saying that he doesn't think "it'll be significantly thinner in the end". For reference, the current MacBook Pro 14" is 15.5mm thick and weighs between 1.55kg and 1.62kg, while the 16-inch model is 16.8mm thick and weighs between 2.14kg and 2.15kg. So there's definitely a lot of room to make the new ones lighter, and perhaps slightly thinner...

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Amazon's new Alexa Tablets use the Google Play Store and are more capable than Fire tablets

Amazon first got into the tablet game with the Kindle Fire. It later dropped the “Kindle” branding to emphasize that its tablets do more than its e-readers. And now the company is changing tack again with the introduction of the Amazon Alexa tablets. As you can tell from the name, AI is a big part of this. However, the change in naming also emphasizes that these are fully-featured Android tablets – Fire tablets were known for being cheap but good enough (and did we mention cheap?). The trio of new slates is a lot more capable, but costs have gone up as well. And these have full access to...

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Amazon's new Alexa Tablets use the Google Play Store and are more capable than Fire tablets

Amazon first got into the tablet game with the Kindle Fire. It later dropped the “Kindle” branding to emphasize that its tablets do more than its e-readers. And now the company is changing tack again with the introduction of the Amazon Alexa tablets. As you can tell from the name, AI is a big part of this. However, the change in naming also emphasizes that these are fully-featured Android tablets – Fire tablets were known for being cheap but good enough (and did we mention cheap?). The trio of new slates is a lot more capable, but costs have gone up as well. And these have full access to...

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Amazon US Prime Deals: the Google Pixel 11 Pro is $250 off

With a launch price of $1,100, the Google Pixel 11 Pro wasn’t a viable contender in the 6.3” flagship category, even though in the US market there aren’t even that many models that fit in this category – there’s the Galaxy S26, there’s the iPhone 18 Pro and that’s it. A 23% price cut on that makes the Google phone more competitive, though. Compared to its predecessor, the new Pro addresses key shortcomings like the bad battery life on the 2025 model. Charging is a bit faster too, though nothing like what you get with Chinese brands (which you can’t get in the US). ...

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Apple is working with LG on new smart home products, here are the details

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a very reliable source of Apple-related information, Apple is working with LG on a range of new smart home products. That said, we're not exactly sure what Apple's involvement will actually be, since these will allegedly be called LG Video Doorbell Wired, LG Floodlight Cam, LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In, LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, LG Smart Thermostat, and LG Temperature Sensor. LG has recently sought regulatory approval for these products from the FCC and UL Solutions. Gurman says LG is handling the manufacturing and product support, even though Apple was...

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Apple is working with LG on new smart home products, here are the details

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a very reliable source of Apple-related information, Apple is working with LG on a range of new smart home products. That said, we're not exactly sure what Apple's involvement will actually be, since these will allegedly be called LG Video Doorbell Wired, LG Floodlight Cam, LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In, LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, LG Smart Thermostat, and LG Temperature Sensor. LG has recently sought regulatory approval for these products from the FCC and UL Solutions. Gurman says LG is handling the manufacturing and product support, even though Apple was...

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Amazon US Prime Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 30% off

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched at $1,300 for a 256GB unit – this was the same price as the S25 Ultra the year before. The 512GB model was a bit more expensive at $1,500 (up from $1,420), but that wasn’t too bad. However, rising component costs forced Samsung to raise prices, so now the base model costs $1,400 and the version with 512GB storage is $1,600. But you don’t have to pay those prices – it’s the last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, so you can get Samsung’s non-foldable flagship with a 30% discount. You will need an active Prime subscription, but you can use the free...

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Deals: Prime Big Deal Days brings big discounts on flagships, foldables and other phones

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start today and end tomorrow. As usual, we have picked out the best offers for smartphones and wearables and we’ve broken them down into categories for easier browsing. Table of Contents: Flagships Foldables Premium phones Mid-range phones Entry-level phones Smartwatches Flagships The Samsung Galaxy S26 trio has various discounts topping out at €735 off for the Ultra model. This means that the Galaxy S26 Ultra starts under €1,000 despite the recent price hike. The Galaxy S26+ starts at €850, while the Galaxy S26 starts at under...

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Deals: Prime Big Deal Days brings big discounts on flagships, foldables and other phones

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start today and end tomorrow. As usual, we have picked out the best offers for smartphones and wearables and we’ve broken them down into categories for easier browsing. Table of Contents: Flagships Foldables Premium phones Mid-range phones Entry-level phones Smartwatches Flagships The Samsung Galaxy S26 trio has various discounts topping out at €735 off for the Ultra model. This means that the Galaxy S26 Ultra starts under €1,000 despite the recent price hike. The Galaxy S26+ starts at €850, while the Galaxy S26 starts at under...

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Apple reportedly planning two rounds of product launches in October

Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed that Apple will announce its new HomePad on October 13. Now, a new report suggests that the company is planning two separate product launches this month. According to the report, which cites multiple sources familiar with the matter, Apple is planning another online launch in the final week of October. The company could announce the rumored MacBook Ultra lineup, along with M6 powered 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models. Notably, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently stated that Apple would unveil the touchscreen MacBooks next month. Apple is...

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Apple reportedly planning two rounds of product launches in October

Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed that Apple will announce its new HomePad on October 13. Now, a new report suggests that the company is planning two separate product launches this month. According to the report, which cites multiple sources familiar with the matter, Apple is planning another online launch in the final week of October. The company could announce the rumored MacBook Ultra lineup, along with M6 powered 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models. Notably, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently stated that Apple would unveil the touchscreen MacBooks next month. Apple is...

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Google Pixel 12 series screen resolutions are out and they paint an interesting picture

Although Google only launched the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold in August, we already have a first leak about their successors. The Pixel 12 devices have apparently been spotted in the GSM Association’s database, and there's an interesting detail about them that's been outed - though we're not sure exactly how, since the GSMA usually only lists model numbers. Speaking of which, the Pixel 12 has the model number GC0QU, the Pixel 12 Pro is GWU59, the Pixel 12 Pro XL is G7U1Y, and the Pixel 12 Pro Fold is G4D5D. Somehow their screen resolutions have been...

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Samsung makes its Galaxy A series devices more expensive in the US too

Last week, Samsung hiked the prices of its high-end devices in the US (along with Europe and India), and today the company has raised the prices of its low-end and mid-range phones in the US as well. Samsung Galaxy A57 We're talking about the Galaxy A17, A27, A37, and A57. The A17 is now $270, up from $200 when it launched. The A27 now goes for $380, up from $350 when it was released. The A37 now costs $490, up from $450 when it arrived. [#InlinePriceWidget,14041,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14606,1#] Finally, the Galaxy A57 is now $600, $50 more than when it debuted - but that...

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Samsung makes its Galaxy A series devices more expensive in the US too

Last week, Samsung hiked the prices of its high-end devices in the US (along with Europe and India), and today the company has raised the prices of its low-end and mid-range phones in the US as well. Samsung Galaxy A57 We're talking about the Galaxy A17, A27, A37, and A57. The A17 is now $270, up from $200 when it launched. The A27 now goes for $380, up from $350 when it was released. The A37 now costs $490, up from $450 when it arrived. [#InlinePriceWidget,14041,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14606,1#] Finally, the Galaxy A57 is now $600, $50 more than when it debuted - but that...

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The Galaxy S27 Ultra could be available in these base color options

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra’s base color options have leaked. The flagship phone is expected to be unveiled in a couple of months with a new rear camera design, a bigger battery, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. According to tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be available in Black, Blue, Light Pink, and White color options. Ice also claimed that the phone will be available in a special Violet shade, similar to its predecessor. Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra CAD render in Black We’ve already seen the flagship in Black through recently leaked CAD...

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Weekly poll: are you interested in the vivo X Fold6?

The vivo X Fold6 launched on July 1 in China and is now starting its worldwide tour – it’s already available in Europe and is expected to launch in India next week. So, now the question is this – are you planning on buying one? First, we have to look at the price and we immediately run into issues. vivo left the UK a while ago, the German site hasn’t been updated in ages. The company’s coverage in Europe is pretty spotty. We did find the phone in Spain where it costs €1,980 (down from an MSRP of €2,200) and comes with a 100W charger. While vivo Germany doesn’t have it, vivo Austria does,...

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Weekly poll: are you interested in the vivo X Fold6?

The vivo X Fold6 launched on July 1 in China and is now starting its worldwide tour – it’s already available in Europe and is expected to launch in India next week. So, now the question is this – are you planning on buying one? First, we have to look at the price and we immediately run into issues. vivo left the UK a while ago, the German site hasn’t been updated in ages. The company’s coverage in Europe is pretty spotty. We did find the phone in Spain where it costs €1,980 (down from an MSRP of €2,200) and comes with a 100W charger. While vivo Germany doesn’t have it, vivo Austria does,...

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Deals: here's how to avoid the Galaxy S26 series price hike

In case you missed it, Samsung increased the Galaxy S26 prices globally – in the US, they are $100 higher than they were at launch seven months ago. And even back then, most configurations cost more than the equivalent S25 models did last year. However, it’s not too late to pick up a Galaxy S26, S26+ or S26 Ultra at a good price. Your best bet at the moment is probably Walmart – not only has the retailer not applied the new prices, but it is even selling the phones at a discount compared to the old prices. In the case of the S26 Ultra, that is up to $500 off. Samsung’s revised price for...

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Deals: here's how to avoid the Galaxy S26 series price hike

In case you missed it, Samsung increased the Galaxy S26 prices globally – in the US, they are $100 higher than they were at launch seven months ago. And even back then, most configurations cost more than the equivalent S25 models did last year. However, it’s not too late to pick up a Galaxy S26, S26+ or S26 Ultra at a good price. Your best bet at the moment is probably Walmart – not only has the retailer not applied the new prices, but it is even selling the phones at a discount compared to the old prices. In the case of the S26 Ultra, that is up to $500 off. Samsung’s revised price for...

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Google's Pixel 10a gets $100 more expensive

It's definitely price hike season for smartphones these days. Following Samsung raising its smartphone prices just yesterday, today Google is going the same route for its cheapest Pixel. [#InlinePriceWidget,14474,1#] So, the Pixel 10a, previously priced at $499, is now $599. Google hasn't announced the move officially, but the new price is live in its online store for the US. Judging by how component prices keep increasing, these may very well not be the last price hikes we see for these devices. Right now, Google hasn't touched the Pixel 11 family's pricing, but we wouldn't be...

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Google's Pixel 10a gets $100 more expensive

It's definitely price hike season for smartphones these days. Following Samsung raising its smartphone prices just yesterday, today Google is going the same route for its cheapest Pixel. [#InlinePriceWidget,14474,1#] So, the Pixel 10a, previously priced at $499, is now $599. Google hasn't announced the move officially, but the new price is live in its online store for the US. Judging by how component prices keep increasing, these may very well not be the last price hikes we see for these devices. Right now, Google hasn't touched the Pixel 11 family's pricing, but we wouldn't be...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series receiving One UI 9 stable update in the US

Samsung released the Android 17-based One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S25 series a few days ago, but the rollout was limited to South Korea. Well, the rollout has now expanded to the US. [#InlinePriceWidget,13322,1#] The One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra rolling out in the US has a firmware version ending with DZIF, while the firmware version for the Galaxy S25 FE ends with CZIF. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra The update requires a download of around 4GB, but it's smaller for those who were enrolled in the One UI 9 beta...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series receiving One UI 9 stable update in the US

Samsung released the Android 17-based One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S25 series a few days ago, but the rollout was limited to South Korea. Well, the rollout has now expanded to the US. [#InlinePriceWidget,13322,1#] The One UI 9 stable update for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra rolling out in the US has a firmware version ending with DZIF, while the firmware version for the Galaxy S25 FE ends with CZIF. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra The update requires a download of around 4GB, but it's smaller for those who were enrolled in the One UI 9 beta...

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Samsung starts mass producing Exynos 2700 chip, Galaxy S27 Ultra decision still up in the air

Samsung has begun mass production of the Exynos 2700 chipset, according to Korean publication The Elec. The company has reportedly set the production target “more than 10% higher” than the Exynos 2600 target to account for the new addition to the S-series family – the Galaxy S27 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro – along with the vanilla and plus models – will use the Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe. These models will switch to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip for the US and China. As for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, that one is still up in the air. Samsung System LSI, which designs the Exynos...

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Samsung starts mass producing Exynos 2700 chip, Galaxy S27 Ultra decision still up in the air

Samsung has begun mass production of the Exynos 2700 chipset, according to Korean publication The Elec. The company has reportedly set the production target “more than 10% higher” than the Exynos 2600 target to account for the new addition to the S-series family – the Galaxy S27 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro – along with the vanilla and plus models – will use the Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe. These models will switch to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip for the US and China. As for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, that one is still up in the air. Samsung System LSI, which designs the Exynos...

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AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile officially launch joint venture to end dead zones

Back in May, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile announced "an agreement in principle" to create a joint venture that would strive to end dead zones across the US. Today, almost five months later, that joint venture has finally been officially launched. Paul Roth will serve as interim CEO of the new company while an active search is underway for a permanent CEO. Roth previously held several leadership positions at AT&T, Cingular Wireless, and Ameritech. The joint venture will be managed by a board of representatives from each of the three carriers. Its aim is to "nearly eliminate" dead...

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AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile officially launch joint venture to end dead zones

Back in May, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile announced "an agreement in principle" to create a joint venture that would strive to end dead zones across the US. Today, almost five months later, that joint venture has finally been officially launched. Paul Roth will serve as interim CEO of the new company while an active search is underway for a permanent CEO. Roth previously held several leadership positions at AT&T, Cingular Wireless, and Ameritech. The joint venture will be managed by a board of representatives from each of the three carriers. Its aim is to "nearly eliminate" dead...

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Ice Universe: the Galaxy S27 Ultra will keep the screen design essentially the same

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will have new hardware on the front, but that will not be readily apparent. Ice Universe shared images of S27 Ultra screen protectors and says that they are nearly identical to, perhaps even interchangeable with, S26 Ultra screen protectors. Ice writes that “this may be the smallest change in front display design between two consecutive Ultra flagships in Samsung’s history.” Based on reports so far, the new Ultra (along with the S27 Pro) will feature a next-generation M16 OLED display. This tech already made its debut with the iQOO 16 – its display advertises...

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Ice Universe: the Galaxy S27 Ultra will keep the screen design essentially the same

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will have new hardware on the front, but that will not be readily apparent. Ice Universe shared images of S27 Ultra screen protectors and says that they are nearly identical to, perhaps even interchangeable with, S26 Ultra screen protectors. Ice writes that “this may be the smallest change in front display design between two consecutive Ultra flagships in Samsung’s history.” Based on reports so far, the new Ultra (along with the S27 Pro) will feature a next-generation M16 OLED display. This tech already made its debut with the iQOO 16 – its display advertises...

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Honor Magic9 Lite+ is on the way, here are its main specs

Honor unveiled the Magic9, Magic9 Super, and Magic9 Pro Max in China last month, and it seems like the company is still preparing at least one more member of the Magic9 family. We're talking about the confusingly named Honor Magic9 Lite+, which will be available globally, as it's now been spotted in the Google Play Console. According to that listing, the phone has the model number BSN-NX1. It's powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip, paired with 8GB of RAM. The screen has 1280x2788 resolution. Those are all the details that are revealed by the listing. Interestingly, the Honor...

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Honor Magic9 Lite+ is on the way, here are its main specs

Honor unveiled the Magic9, Magic9 Super, and Magic9 Pro Max in China last month, and it seems like the company is still preparing at least one more member of the Magic9 family. We're talking about the confusingly named Honor Magic9 Lite+, which will be available globally, as it's now been spotted in the Google Play Console. According to that listing, the phone has the model number BSN-NX1. It's powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip, paired with 8GB of RAM. The screen has 1280x2788 resolution. Those are all the details that are revealed by the listing. Interestingly, the Honor...

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Amazon unveils faster Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) and a new Fire TV Remote

Amazon just unveiled a slimmer and faster Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) and a new Fire TV Remote. The stick is 20%-40% faster than similarly priced 4K sticks from other brands, says Amazon. The pricing is $60, by the way, but you can have it for half that – see below. The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) is powered by a quad-core 1.7GHz processor with 8GB of internal storage. It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and LE. It can decode up to 4K video at 60fps with the H.264, H.265, VP9 and AV1 codecs. It also supports several HDR formats: HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Notably, there’s no Dolby Vision –...

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Amazon unveils faster Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) and a new Fire TV Remote

Amazon just unveiled a slimmer and faster Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) and a new Fire TV Remote. The stick is 20%-40% faster than similarly priced 4K sticks from other brands, says Amazon. The pricing is $60, by the way, but you can have it for half that – see below. The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) is powered by a quad-core 1.7GHz processor with 8GB of internal storage. It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and LE. It can decode up to 4K video at 60fps with the H.264, H.265, VP9 and AV1 codecs. It also supports several HDR formats: HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Notably, there’s no Dolby Vision –...

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More images of the Samsung Galaxy Buds On surface, they show off the clip-on design

We first heard of the Galaxy Able buds back when the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 leaks were happening. The watches became official, the buds still are not. Since then we’ve learned that these will become Samsung’s first clip-on style buds and will actually be called the Samsung Galaxy Buds On. Here are a few more details, plus a couple of images. Clip-on buds don’t go into your ear canal like regular buds. Instead, they rely on their clip design to stay on your ears – this can be much more comfortable for long periods. The Galaxy Buds On will reportedly use open-ear air conduction....

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More images of the Samsung Galaxy Buds On surface, they show off the clip-on design

We first heard of the Galaxy Able buds back when the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 leaks were happening. The watches became official, the buds still are not. Since then we’ve learned that these will become Samsung’s first clip-on style buds and will actually be called the Samsung Galaxy Buds On. Here are a few more details, plus a couple of images. Clip-on buds don’t go into your ear canal like regular buds. Instead, they rely on their clip design to stay on your ears – this can be much more comfortable for long periods. The Galaxy Buds On will reportedly use open-ear air conduction....

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Huawei starts teasing the Mate90 series and reveals the launch date while teleconverter leaks

A few hours ago leaks brought us our first look at Huawei’s upcoming Mate90 series, including the Mate90 RS, and now the company has finally officially acknowledged the lineup. Not just that, but Huawei has provided us with the official announcement date for the Mate90 series: October 1. The event is taking place at 10 AM local time in China, and sales will start on the same day at 12:08 PM. Huawei has posted the image above on its official Weibo account, showing the Mate90 in all its glory. It's certainly got an interesting design of its back panel. At the same time, the video below...

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Huawei starts teasing the Mate90 series and reveals the launch date while teleconverter leaks

A few hours ago leaks brought us our first look at Huawei’s upcoming Mate90 series, including the Mate90 RS, and now the company has finally officially acknowledged the lineup. Not just that, but Huawei has provided us with the official announcement date for the Mate90 series: October 1. The event is taking place at 10 AM local time in China, and sales will start on the same day at 12:08 PM. Huawei has posted the image above on its official Weibo account, showing the Mate90 in all its glory. It's certainly got an interesting design of its back panel. At the same time, the video below...

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HMD Vibe2 Pro debuts with a 64MP rear camera, 6.78-inch display

HMD has debuted its latest Vibe series smartphone in India. The new Vibe2 Pro comes with features such as a 6,000mAh battery and a 64MP main rear camera. The HMD Vibe2 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and sports a 6.78-inch LCD display that offers Full-HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. At the back, the handset offers a 64MP main camera using the Sony IMX682 sensor. It’s paired with a 2MP macro camera. The phone also features a 13MP camera at the front for selfies and video calls. It packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 33W wired charging. The...

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HMD Vibe2 Pro debuts with a 64MP rear camera, 6.78-inch display

HMD has debuted its latest Vibe series smartphone in India. The new Vibe2 Pro comes with features such as a 6,000mAh battery and a 64MP main rear camera. The HMD Vibe2 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and sports a 6.78-inch LCD display that offers Full-HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. At the back, the handset offers a 64MP main camera using the Sony IMX682 sensor. It’s paired with a 2MP macro camera. The phone also features a 13MP camera at the front for selfies and video calls. It packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 33W wired charging. The...

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Qualcomm confirms it wants to use Samsung's 2nm process

A couple of weeks or so ago, a rumor surfaced about Qualcomm still being in talks with Samsung about the latter's 2nm process node, and possibly using Samsung Foundry to make some of the recently launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips. That has not panned out, as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips are made by TSMC just like most recent high-end Snapdragons. However, a new report claims Qualcomm's Senior Vice President and Head of Mobile Handsets, Chris Patrick, has confirmed that his company is "conducting in-depth work regarding Samsung's 2nm process technology", also calling what...

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Qualcomm confirms it wants to use Samsung's 2nm process

A couple of weeks or so ago, a rumor surfaced about Qualcomm still being in talks with Samsung about the latter's 2nm process node, and possibly using Samsung Foundry to make some of the recently launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips. That has not panned out, as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips are made by TSMC just like most recent high-end Snapdragons. However, a new report claims Qualcomm's Senior Vice President and Head of Mobile Handsets, Chris Patrick, has confirmed that his company is "conducting in-depth work regarding Samsung's 2nm process technology", also calling what...

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Honor MagicPad 4 (12.1) and X10 Pro Max arrive

Alongside the brand new Magic9 series phones, Honor also announced a pair of new Android tablets with the MagicPad 4 12.1 and the more budget-friendly X10 Pro Max. MagicPad 4 (12.1) The MagicPad 4 (12.1) should not be confused with the MagicPad4, which launched back in June. That one brings a 12.3-inch OLED display alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and a 10,100mAh battery. As its name suggests, the new MagicPad 4 (12.1) features a marginally smaller 12.1-inch IPS LCD with a 1,872 x 3,000 px resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate and 700 nits of brightness. It’s equipped with the...

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Honor MagicPad 4 (12.1) and X10 Pro Max arrive

Alongside the brand new Magic9 series phones, Honor also announced a pair of new Android tablets with the MagicPad 4 12.1 and the more budget-friendly X10 Pro Max. MagicPad 4 (12.1) The MagicPad 4 (12.1) should not be confused with the MagicPad4, which launched back in June. That one brings a 12.3-inch OLED display alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and a 10,100mAh battery. As its name suggests, the new MagicPad 4 (12.1) features a marginally smaller 12.1-inch IPS LCD with a 1,872 x 3,000 px resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate and 700 nits of brightness. It’s equipped with the...

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Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W review

The Xiaomi MDY-20-EB, commonly known by its product name Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W, is exactly what its overly long title suggests. It’s an ultra-thin power bank that attaches magnetically to your phone, has a 5000mAh capacity, and can provide up to 15W of power wirelessly. The product was globally announced back in February and has been available in select markets, but was recently also launched in India, along with a couple of other models, like the Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 10000 45W. The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W is priced in India at INR...

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Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W review

The Xiaomi MDY-20-EB, commonly known by its product name Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W, is exactly what its overly long title suggests. It’s an ultra-thin power bank that attaches magnetically to your phone, has a 5000mAh capacity, and can provide up to 15W of power wirelessly. The product was globally announced back in February and has been available in select markets, but was recently also launched in India, along with a couple of other models, like the Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 10000 45W. The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W is priced in India at INR...

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vivo X500 Pro Max unboxing and hands-on

We had the pleasure of attending the vivo X500 Pro Max unveiling in China, but we're now back at HQ and can get our unboxing hats on! And boy, is there a lot to unpack here. First, a word on the phone itself. This is vivo's latest premium flagship that sits just below the Ultra model (in theory more than in practice), and packs some truly impressive hardware. It's got a spanking-new 2nm SoC in the Dimensity 9600 Pro, packaged with up to 16GB of RAM. It has an 8,000mAh battery inside - that's eight and three zeros, wow! On the back, it features an impressive triple camera with a...

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vivo X500 Pro Max unboxing and hands-on

We had the pleasure of attending the vivo X500 Pro Max unveiling in China, but we're now back at HQ and can get our unboxing hats on! And boy, is there a lot to unpack here. First, a word on the phone itself. This is vivo's latest premium flagship that sits just below the Ultra model (in theory more than in practice), and packs some truly impressive hardware. It's got a spanking-new 2nm SoC in the Dimensity 9600 Pro, packaged with up to 16GB of RAM. It has an 8,000mAh battery inside - that's eight and three zeros, wow! On the back, it features an impressive triple camera with a...

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Apple code confirms the main specs of the next entry-level iPad

Apple launched its latest entry-level iPad in March 2025, and its successor has been expected to arrive about two years after that in spring 2027. Ahead of that, a new report brings us the upcoming tablet's main specs, courtesy of "details found in Apple's code". So, the next entry-level iPad will be powered by the A19 chip, paired with 8GB of RAM. That's a solid upgrade over the existing model's A16 chip and 6GB of RAM. Not just that, but Apple Intelligence support is a given on the new device, along with the new Siri AI. The existing 2025 entry-level iPad The new tablet will also...

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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, plus Galaxy S26 FE alternatives

Last week, we focused on the iPhone 18 Pro series launch. This week we’ll have a look at what has been going on with Galaxy phones. Let’s start with the foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – last year’s book-style foldable – is available for $1,350. This is $550 less than what its replacement costs, the Z Fold8 Ultra. Both are surprisingly thin (8.9mm) and light (215g) for foldables, but the new one brings a tangible increase in battery size – 600mAh over the 4,400mAh battery of the Z Fold7. And it increases both wired (25W to 45W) and wireless (15W to 20W) charging. The other major...

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