Samsung's next wide foldable will reportedly get a sibling

Samsung launched its first wide foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, back in July, alongside the more traditionally shaped Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Now a tipster from Korea claims that the wide Fold8 is selling much better than Samsung itself expected, citing sources at a display supplier. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] Because of that, Samsung will allegedly add a second model to its wide foldable lineup next year, which the tipster describes as a sure thing. What kind of model it will be hasn't been decided yet. Samsung is reportedly testing two options: one with a bigger display than the...

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Samsung's next wide foldable will reportedly get a sibling

Samsung launched its first wide foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, back in July, alongside the more traditionally shaped Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Now a tipster from Korea claims that the wide Fold8 is selling much better than Samsung itself expected, citing sources at a display supplier. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] Because of that, Samsung will allegedly add a second model to its wide foldable lineup next year, which the tipster describes as a sure thing. What kind of model it will be hasn't been decided yet. Samsung is reportedly testing two options: one with a bigger display than the...

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Here's when Motorola's Signature 27 is landing in India

Motorola announced the Signature 27 during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit back in September. It still hasn't revealed the phone's full specs or pricing, but today we know when it's coming to India. The company has put up a dedicated page for the Signature 27 on its Indian website, which says it's "coming this November". The page confirms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, and Motorola calls the Signature 27 its "fastest Android phone". Cooling comes from a diamond-infused thermal gel and a new 3D vapor chamber. There's a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with Super Zoom Pro,...

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Here's when Motorola's Signature 27 is landing in India

Motorola announced the Signature 27 during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit back in September. It still hasn't revealed the phone's full specs or pricing, but today we know when it's coming to India. The company has put up a dedicated page for the Signature 27 on its Indian website, which says it's "coming this November". The page confirms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, and Motorola calls the Signature 27 its "fastest Android phone". Cooling comes from a diamond-infused thermal gel and a new 3D vapor chamber. There's a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with Super Zoom Pro,...

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vivo X500 Pro in for review

The vivo X500 series only just became global, and we've got the X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in the office, alongside the X500, which is not coming to Europe for now. The series is oddly lopsided, with the Pro Max towering over the Pro with a 6.85-inch display, and the X500 sitting in the middle with a 6.59-inch screen. The X500 Pro is the most compact at 6.36 inches. The global vivo X500 series The global vivo X500 Pro ships without a charger - you get a case and a USB-A to USB-C cable. The 90W charger is seemingly reserved for the Pro Max model. Unboxing the vivo X500...

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vivo X500 Pro in for review

The vivo X500 series only just became global, and we've got the X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in the office, alongside the X500, which is not coming to Europe for now. The series is oddly lopsided, with the Pro Max towering over the Pro with a 6.85-inch display, and the X500 sitting in the middle with a 6.59-inch screen. The X500 Pro is the most compact at 6.36 inches. The global vivo X500 series The global vivo X500 Pro ships without a charger - you get a case and a USB-A to USB-C cable. The 90W charger is seemingly reserved for the Pro Max model. Unboxing the vivo X500...

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Apple updates 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac with the M6 processor

Apple has updated the base 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iMac models with its latest generation M6 processor. The MacBook Pro was previously running the M5 chip from 2025 while the iMac was last updated in 2024 with the M4. The base 14-inch MacBook Pro model with the M6 processor gets a 12-core CPU with the 2+4+6 layout as well as a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators in each core and hardware accelerated ray tracing support. There's also a separate dual 16-core Neural Engine. The base configuration includes 16GB unified memory that can be configured to 24GB or 32GB. Only the...

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Apple updates 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac with the M6 processor

Apple has updated the base 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iMac models with its latest generation M6 processor. The MacBook Pro was previously running the M5 chip from 2025 while the iMac was last updated in 2024 with the M4. The base 14-inch MacBook Pro model with the M6 processor gets a 12-core CPU with the 2+4+6 layout as well as a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators in each core and hardware accelerated ray tracing support. There's also a separate dual 16-core Neural Engine. The base configuration includes 16GB unified memory that can be configured to 24GB or 32GB. Only the...

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Samsung is reportedly making 20% fewer Galaxy A phones this quarter

Memory prices have been skyrocketing for a while now, and that has been eating into smartphone makers' margins. Samsung's mobile division in particular is reportedly facing its first-ever annual loss. Today, a new report out of Korea claims the company is responding by cutting Galaxy A production in the fourth quarter of the year (October to December) by about 20% compared to its original plans. Samsung has allegedly already passed the reduced volumes on to its supply chain. One industry source reportedly claims component orders for Q4 are down about 20% from the production plan Samsung...

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The OLED iPad mini is here with A20 Pro chip and acoustic display speakers

Apple unveiled its updated iPad mini model, which brings the first OLED display to the mini line. Alongside the expected display upgrade, Apple outfitted the new mini model with its latest Apple A20 Pro chip, though there is a catch. The 128GB and 256GB storage versions get a binned CPU featuring five CPU cores compared to six on the 512GB model. Per the specs page, the lower storage models are getting one less efficiency core and half the NPU power. The rest of the specs are identical. iPad mini (2026) brings binned A20 Pro chips for the 128GB and 256GB configs The new mini is...

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The OLED iPad mini is here with A20 Pro chip and acoustic display speakers

Apple unveiled its updated iPad mini model, which brings the first OLED display to the mini line. Alongside the expected display upgrade, Apple outfitted the new mini model with its latest Apple A20 Pro chip, though there is a catch. The 128GB and 256GB storage versions get a binned CPU featuring five CPU cores compared to six on the 512GB model. Per the specs page, the lower storage models are getting one less efficiency core and half the NPU power. The rest of the specs are identical. iPad mini (2026) brings binned A20 Pro chips for the 128GB and 256GB configs The new mini is...

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OnePlus 15 starts receiving the stable ColorOS 17 update based on Android 17

Back in July, OnePlus confirmed that all eligible OnePlus devices will switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS with the Android 17 update, in all regions. Now, that switch is starting to happen for the OnePlus 15, which is getting the stable ColorOS 17 update starting today, carrying the build number CPH2745_17.0.0.102(EX01). The caveat is that the rollout is only happening in India for the time being. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] The headline change is a new fluid design with responsive light effects and animations, powered by a new Luminous Rendering Engine, along with a redesigned Lock...

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OnePlus 15 starts receiving the stable ColorOS 17 update based on Android 17

Back in July, OnePlus confirmed that all eligible OnePlus devices will switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS with the Android 17 update, in all regions. Now, that switch is starting to happen for the OnePlus 15, which is getting the stable ColorOS 17 update starting today, carrying the build number CPH2745_17.0.0.102(EX01). The caveat is that the rollout is only happening in India for the time being. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] The headline change is a new fluid design with responsive light effects and animations, powered by a new Luminous Rendering Engine, along with a redesigned Lock...

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Early iPhone Duo buyers report inner display damage caused by a potential hinge defect

Buyers of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are reporting a serious issue online with their purchase. All reports demonstrate a common pattern of a vertical and a horizontal line appearing on the inner display as a result of a potential hinge malfunction. Image source: scary_duck23 (Reddit) According to these reports, at some point after the purchase of the phone, the hinge felt unusually stiff and opening the phone required some effort. When the user pushed past the resistance, a popping or cracking sound was heard from the hinge, and a permanent vertical and horizontal line...

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Early iPhone Duo buyers report inner display damage caused by a potential hinge defect

Buyers of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are reporting a serious issue online with their purchase. All reports demonstrate a common pattern of a vertical and a horizontal line appearing on the inner display as a result of a potential hinge malfunction. Image source: scary_duck23 (Reddit) According to these reports, at some point after the purchase of the phone, the hinge felt unusually stiff and opening the phone required some effort. When the user pushed past the resistance, a popping or cracking sound was heard from the hinge, and a permanent vertical and horizontal line...

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CMF Speaker S unboxing and hands-on

Portable Bluetooth speakers are among the most diverse product groups nowadays. They come in all shapes and sizes, materials, colors, and pack different features. But CMF makes possibly the most interesting of them all. Meet the CMF Speaker S, a compact Bluetooth speaker that's just €69 and well worth it. Let's talk about it. First, though, here's an actual look at it over at our TikTok channel. There's not going to be a true unboxing of the CMF Speaker S. You only get the speaker in a simple box. There are no accessories to go along with it. As the name suggests, this is CMF's...

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Deals: iPhone Duo launches, faces off against Galaxy Z Fold8, Motorola Razr Fold and others

The iPhone Duo officially started shipping this Friday. Apple has warned that there will be limited in-store inventory and online purchases are facing long waiting times. Apple is working on building more units, but that will take some time. Here’s a look at Apple’s first foldable – it starts at $2,000 for the base 256GB model and goes all the way up to $3,200 for the 2TB model. For comparison, the base iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) is $700 cheaper and if portability is a concern, there is the smaller iPhone 18 Pro for $100 less than that. ...

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Deals: iPhone Duo launches, faces off against Galaxy Z Fold8, Motorola Razr Fold and others

The iPhone Duo officially started shipping this Friday. Apple has warned that there will be limited in-store inventory and online purchases are facing long waiting times. Apple is working on building more units, but that will take some time. Here’s a look at Apple’s first foldable – it starts at $2,000 for the base 256GB model and goes all the way up to $3,200 for the 2TB model. For comparison, the base iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) is $700 cheaper and if portability is a concern, there is the smaller iPhone 18 Pro for $100 less than that. ...

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Oppo Find X10 and X10 Pro Max go global, OLED MacBook coming on Oct 28

Apple will launch its first touchscreen OLED MacBook on October 28. The company sent out the official invite with the tagline "Pro and tell", and it works nicely with what the reports have said all along - expect the new OLED-clad, touch-enabled MacBook Pros, and possibly an updated iMac and an OLED iPad mini. The iQOO Neo12 is launching in China on October 28, and the company revealed its design and three color options – Fierce Edge, Shadow Black, and Frost Blade Blue. The phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, a dedicated Q3 gaming chip, and a 185Hz AMOLED. Also on the cards...

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Counterpoint: Global PC shipments were down 21% in Q3

A new Counterpoint Research report revealed that global PC shipments totaled 57 million units during the July-September period (Q3). The figure represents a 21% decline compared to the same time last year, with all major brands experiencing dwindling shipments. The main reason behind the decline lies in rising component costs, with DRAM and NAND memory chips being the main contributing factors. These components, in turn, made laptops more expensive, which naturally led to lowered demand as users put off replacements and purchases. Looking at the global PC market share, Lenovo...

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Counterpoint: Global PC shipments were down 21% in Q3

A new Counterpoint Research report revealed that global PC shipments totaled 57 million units during the July-September period (Q3). The figure represents a 21% decline compared to the same time last year, with all major brands experiencing dwindling shipments. The main reason behind the decline lies in rising component costs, with DRAM and NAND memory chips being the main contributing factors. These components, in turn, made laptops more expensive, which naturally led to lowered demand as users put off replacements and purchases. Looking at the global PC market share, Lenovo...

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Apple celebrates iPod's 25th anniversary with fun easter egg

The original iPod turns 25 today and Apple decided to celebrate the milestone with a fun easter egg on the Apple Music website. Going to music.apple.com/us/ipod will reveal a fully functional digital version of the first-gen music player complete with the iconic scroll wheel and stacked with a big selection of 90-second sample songs from the era. It’s a fun way to experience one of the most iconic Apple devices ever. The original iPod was announced on October 23, 2001 and hit store shelves on November 10 of that year. It was available in 5GB and 10GB storage trims and connected to Mac...

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Apple celebrates iPod's 25th anniversary with fun easter egg

The original iPod turns 25 today and Apple decided to celebrate the milestone with a fun easter egg on the Apple Music website. Going to music.apple.com/us/ipod will reveal a fully functional digital version of the first-gen music player complete with the iconic scroll wheel and stacked with a big selection of 90-second sample songs from the era. It’s a fun way to experience one of the most iconic Apple devices ever. The original iPod was announced on October 23, 2001 and hit store shelves on November 10 of that year. It was available in 5GB and 10GB storage trims and connected to Mac...

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Here's how many Honor 700 series models are coming

Honor's 600 series launched in China back in May with three models - the Honor 600, the Honor 600 Pro, and a cheaper Honor 600 Vitality Edition - while the global market only got the Honor 600 and 600 Pro. Now, a tipster on Weibo claims the Honor 700 series will once again come with three models, at least in China. The tipster didn't name them, but given Honor's history, a 700, a 700 Pro, and a Vitality Edition of some sort are the likely trio. The same tipster also said yesterday that Honor's 700 series launch event will take place next month. As for what to expect, Digital Chat...

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Here's how many Honor 700 series models are coming

Honor's 600 series launched in China back in May with three models - the Honor 600, the Honor 600 Pro, and a cheaper Honor 600 Vitality Edition - while the global market only got the Honor 600 and 600 Pro. Now, a tipster on Weibo claims the Honor 700 series will once again come with three models, at least in China. The tipster didn't name them, but given Honor's history, a 700, a 700 Pro, and a Vitality Edition of some sort are the likely trio. The same tipster also said yesterday that Honor's 700 series launch event will take place next month. As for what to expect, Digital Chat...

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Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max launch in India, here is how much they cost

Oppo kicked off the global rollout of the Find X10 series yesterday, though the timing of the launch was a bit late for India, so instead the company scheduled a dedicated event for today. Besides the phone duo, the launch event also featured the Oppo Pad Mini tablet and the Oppo Enco X4 TWS buds. The star of the show was undoubtedly the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max – we are happy to confirm that the phone will indeed have an 8,000mAh battery, unlike the European models, which got their capacity restricted to 7,150mAh. The pricing is less joyous, however – the Pro Max is available in only one...

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Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max launch in India, here is how much they cost

Oppo kicked off the global rollout of the Find X10 series yesterday, though the timing of the launch was a bit late for India, so instead the company scheduled a dedicated event for today. Besides the phone duo, the launch event also featured the Oppo Pad Mini tablet and the Oppo Enco X4 TWS buds. The star of the show was undoubtedly the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max – we are happy to confirm that the phone will indeed have an 8,000mAh battery, unlike the European models, which got their capacity restricted to 7,150mAh. The pricing is less joyous, however – the Pro Max is available in only one...

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Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading their NAND factories in China

Chinese memory maker YMTC became China’s biggest producer of NAND flash chips this year with a market share of 38.5%, up from 28% last year. This allowed it to overtake Samsung, which is #2 with 33.5% share (down from 36%) and SK Hynix, which is #3 with 17% (down from 20%). So, now the two Korean companies are working on upgrading their production capacity in China. Samsung’s facility in Xian, China, accounts for around 40% of its global NAND production capacity. However, it only makes relatively old chips with around 200 layers (more layers = more storage per chip). There is an ongoing...

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Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading their NAND factories in China

Chinese memory maker YMTC became China’s biggest producer of NAND flash chips this year with a market share of 38.5%, up from 28% last year. This allowed it to overtake Samsung, which is #2 with 33.5% share (down from 36%) and SK Hynix, which is #3 with 17% (down from 20%). So, now the two Korean companies are working on upgrading their production capacity in China. Samsung’s facility in Xian, China, accounts for around 40% of its global NAND production capacity. However, it only makes relatively old chips with around 200 layers (more layers = more storage per chip). There is an ongoing...

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Samsung improves the power efficiency of the Exynos modems for the Galaxy S27 phones

Samsung’s Exynos-powered phones haven’t had the best reputation when it comes to standby power consumption – their modems tend to use more battery than the modems inside Snapdragon-powered Galaxy phones. But Samsung LSI may have finally cracked the problem. The M2700 modem, which will be used alongside the Exynos 2700 chipset in some Galaxy S27 models, promises better power efficiency, according to insiders who spoke to The Elec. “I understand that the M2700 achieved performance equivalent to or better than competitors' products through voltage adjustment and other measures,” said one...

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Samsung improves the power efficiency of the Exynos modems for the Galaxy S27 phones

Samsung’s Exynos-powered phones haven’t had the best reputation when it comes to standby power consumption – their modems tend to use more battery than the modems inside Snapdragon-powered Galaxy phones. But Samsung LSI may have finally cracked the problem. The M2700 modem, which will be used alongside the Exynos 2700 chipset in some Galaxy S27 models, promises better power efficiency, according to insiders who spoke to The Elec. “I understand that the M2700 achieved performance equivalent to or better than competitors' products through voltage adjustment and other measures,” said one...

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Verizon's Straight Talk upgrades its unlimited plans without raising prices

Straight Talk, which is owned by Verizon, has announced upgrades for its Silver Unlimited, Gold Unlimited, and Platinum Unlimited plans, adding faster 5G Ultra Wideband access, more hotspot data, expanded international coverage, and Home Internet bundle savings. The monthly base prices stay the same, and the Silver Unlimited plan has been $45 per month since 2009, impressively. That plan now gets 5G Ultra Wideband access, 15GB of hotspot data (50% more than before), and unlimited international talk and text to Canada, Mexico, India, and China. Gold Unlimited, at $55 per month, also...

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Verizon's Straight Talk upgrades its unlimited plans without raising prices

Straight Talk, which is owned by Verizon, has announced upgrades for its Silver Unlimited, Gold Unlimited, and Platinum Unlimited plans, adding faster 5G Ultra Wideband access, more hotspot data, expanded international coverage, and Home Internet bundle savings. The monthly base prices stay the same, and the Silver Unlimited plan has been $45 per month since 2009, impressively. That plan now gets 5G Ultra Wideband access, 15GB of hotspot data (50% more than before), and unlimited international talk and text to Canada, Mexico, India, and China. Gold Unlimited, at $55 per month, also...

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Leaked Galaxy S27 series cases reiterate new designs

The Galaxy S27 series is shaping up to be a turning point for Samsung’s flagship line. Previous rumors suggest Samsung will usher in a new design for its Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra models while still offering the Galaxy S27 and larger-screen Galaxy S27+ as its more affordable entries. A new leak from IceUniverse gives us a fresh new look at cases for all four S27 models, and it seems the Pro and Ultra design is here to stay. Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra cases (IceUniverse) We can see that the S27 Pro and Ultra models will feature sizeable rectangular...

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The extra rugged Crosscall Core X7 surfaces at a French retailer, followed by a rugged tablet

One rugged phone and one rugged tablet have surfaced on French retailer AMG Pro, which focuses on selling tactical equipment. They come from Crosscall – another French company. The Crosscall Core X7 is a rugged handset that can survive submersion up to 2m of water for 30 minutes (IPX8 rating) – and this includes salt water, which most IP rated phones avoid. The phone is also dust tight (IP6X) and resists hot water jets (IP69K). It has been drop tested 300 times from 1.2m (following the MIL-STD-810H standard) and the manufacturer claims that it can actually survive falling from 2m onto...

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The extra rugged Crosscall Core X7 surfaces at a French retailer, followed by a rugged tablet

One rugged phone and one rugged tablet have surfaced on French retailer AMG Pro, which focuses on selling tactical equipment. They come from Crosscall – another French company. The Crosscall Core X7 is a rugged handset that can survive submersion up to 2m of water for 30 minutes (IPX8 rating) – and this includes salt water, which most IP rated phones avoid. The phone is also dust tight (IP6X) and resists hot water jets (IP69K). It has been drop tested 300 times from 1.2m (following the MIL-STD-810H standard) and the manufacturer claims that it can actually survive falling from 2m onto...

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India smartphone shipments drop 26% in Q3 to the lowest level since 2016

According to a new report by Omdia, India's smartphone shipments fell by 26% to 35.8 million units in the third quarter (July to September) compared to the same period last year. Thus, Q3 2026 saw the lowest smartphone shipments since 2016, despite the start of the festive season. Higher prices and cautious consumer spending were to blame, unsurprisingly, and the latter is most likely caused by the former, so these aren't even really two reasons. Samsung regained the top spot for the first time since Q1 2024, shipping 6.7 million units, for about 19% of the market. Its top sellers were...

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What is variable aperture and why should you care?

The iPhone 18 Pro is the first iPhone model to feature a variable aperture, a headlining feature for this year's Pro models. An adjustable aperture has been an invaluable tool for photographers on professional and prosumer camera systems, and its absence from mobile cameras has become increasingly conspicuous as everything else on these devices has leveled up. There have been a handful of phones over the years that featured a variable aperture system for their main camera. However, the feature never stuck around long enough to enter the lexicon of the average smartphone user, as most...

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What is variable aperture and why should you care?

The iPhone 18 Pro is the first iPhone model to feature a variable aperture, a headlining feature for this year's Pro models. An adjustable aperture has been an invaluable tool for photographers on professional and prosumer camera systems, and its absence from mobile cameras has become increasingly conspicuous as everything else on these devices has leveled up. There have been a handful of phones over the years that featured a variable aperture system for their main camera. However, the feature never stuck around long enough to enter the lexicon of the average smartphone user, as most...

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OnePlus 16 is official with 9,000mAh battery, Week 42 in review

The OnePlus 16 is official, with a mammoth 9,000mAh battery. The power plant supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Elsewhere on the phone, there's the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (still can't cope with this name), a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display that can go up to 185Hz in select games, and a triple camera, consisting of a 200MP wide-angle, a 50MP 3x telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. The OnePlus 16 is available in China, and it's exclusive to China. Sadly, it isn't getting a global version. Still, that doesn't matter as much when you sell 70 thousand units in the first...

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OnePlus 16 is official with 9,000mAh battery, Week 42 in review

The OnePlus 16 is official, with a mammoth 9,000mAh battery. The power plant supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Elsewhere on the phone, there's the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (still can't cope with this name), a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display that can go up to 185Hz in select games, and a triple camera, consisting of a 200MP wide-angle, a 50MP 3x telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. The OnePlus 16 is available in China, and it's exclusive to China. Sadly, it isn't getting a global version. Still, that doesn't matter as much when you sell 70 thousand units in the first...

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Qualcomm denies rumors about Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating

Yesterday, a Korean news outlet shared some concerning news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. According to the report, Samsung is thinking about going all Exynos next year, as internal testing has shown that the newly released Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset is running too hot, resulting in thermal throttling. In contrast, the Exynos 2700 is doing just fine. But after the rumor did its rounds on the internet, Qualcomm's CMO responded to a thread on X saying that these rumors were inaccurate. Here's what he had to say: Recent reporting about thermal issues related...

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Qualcomm denies rumors about Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating

Yesterday, a Korean news outlet shared some concerning news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. According to the report, Samsung is thinking about going all Exynos next year, as internal testing has shown that the newly released Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset is running too hot, resulting in thermal throttling. In contrast, the Exynos 2700 is doing just fine. But after the rumor did its rounds on the internet, Qualcomm's CMO responded to a thread on X saying that these rumors were inaccurate. Here's what he had to say: Recent reporting about thermal issues related...

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Apple's official silicone case for the iPhone Duo requires adhesive

If you are eyeing the iPhone Duo as your next, or even first, foldable, you might also be looking into Apple's official accessories like the $79 silicone case or the $129 folio one. Well, there's something you need to know about the cheaper case, as it comes with a caveat. @DylanMcD8 both sides too https://t.co/t9aWxm8B8A— Parker Ortolani (@ParkerOrtolani) October 16, 2026 According to users who already got their hands on one of the early iPhone Duo units and have already bought the cheaper silicone case, they report that it requires the adhesive on the inside to be exposed before...

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Apple's official silicone case for the iPhone Duo requires adhesive

If you are eyeing the iPhone Duo as your next, or even first, foldable, you might also be looking into Apple's official accessories like the $79 silicone case or the $129 folio one. Well, there's something you need to know about the cheaper case, as it comes with a caveat. @DylanMcD8 both sides too https://t.co/t9aWxm8B8A— Parker Ortolani (@ParkerOrtolani) October 16, 2026 According to users who already got their hands on one of the early iPhone Duo units and have already bought the cheaper silicone case, they report that it requires the adhesive on the inside to be exposed before...

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Samsung Galaxy S27+ might miss out on UWB

According to new MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) listings in China, the Samsung Galaxy S27+ will miss out on a connectivity feature that has been around since the days of the Galaxy S21+, and that's UWB. The Galaxy S27 series is expected to include 4 phones: Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. The MIIT listing reveals all four models, but only the Pro and the Ultra are listed to support UWB. The Plus is left out, unfortunately, which may signal a broader shift in Samsung's strategy. The Pro could get higher-end features, while the Plus will remain as a more...

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Samsung Galaxy S27+ might miss out on UWB

According to new MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) listings in China, the Samsung Galaxy S27+ will miss out on a connectivity feature that has been around since the days of the Galaxy S21+, and that's UWB. The Galaxy S27 series is expected to include 4 phones: Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. The MIIT listing reveals all four models, but only the Pro and the Ultra are listed to support UWB. The Plus is left out, unfortunately, which may signal a broader shift in Samsung's strategy. The Pro could get higher-end features, while the Plus will remain as a more...

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Apple's own website now hints at a new iPad mini

We already know when Apple will show off its touchscreen MacBooks and the OLED iPad mini thanks to a leak from yesterday, and now the company itself seems to have confirmed the tablet is coming. A new Smart Folio for the iPad mini with the model number A3632 has shown up on Apple's French regulatory website, and that number doesn't match any iPad mini case Apple has sold so far. The listing was added recently, alongside accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro that went up in September. The document is dated September 9, although it's unclear exactly when it went live. There are no specs...

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Apple's own website now hints at a new iPad mini

We already know when Apple will show off its touchscreen MacBooks and the OLED iPad mini thanks to a leak from yesterday, and now the company itself seems to have confirmed the tablet is coming. A new Smart Folio for the iPad mini with the model number A3632 has shown up on Apple's French regulatory website, and that number doesn't match any iPad mini case Apple has sold so far. The listing was added recently, alongside accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro that went up in September. The document is dated September 9, although it's unclear exactly when it went live. There are no specs...

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