Deals: the Pixel 11 series is now on sale, the Galaxy Z8 foldables come with gift cards

The Google Pixel 11 series went on sale this Thursday, but Amazon is still maintaining the pre-order deals – for now. This means that the phones come with an Amazon Gift Card and trade-in bonuses (the values depend on each model). Actually, this week the trade-in bonuses are higher than they were last week ($250 for all four models). For example, the vanilla Pixel 11 has a $324 trade-in bonus. The Pro and Pro XL models get $425 trade-in bonuses. The foldable gets a $425 trade-in bonus and either a $350 gift card or a free Pixel Watch 5. ...

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Deals: the Pixel 11 series is now on sale, the Galaxy Z8 foldables come with gift cards

The Google Pixel 11 series went on sale this Thursday, but Amazon is still maintaining the pre-order deals – for now. This means that the phones come with an Amazon Gift Card and trade-in bonuses (the values depend on each model). Actually, this week the trade-in bonuses are higher than they were last week ($250 for all four models). For example, the vanilla Pixel 11 has a $324 trade-in bonus. The Pro and Pro XL models get $425 trade-in bonuses. The foldable gets a $425 trade-in bonus and either a $350 gift card or a free Pixel Watch 5. ...

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vivo T5 5G teased with a 3D curved display ahead of launch

vivo's T5 series has five smartphones, including the T5 4G, which was unveiled in May. The brand will soon unveil the T5 5G as the next member of the lineup, as it has started teasing the smartphone in India. vivo says the T5 5G will have "Faster AI with GenAI Ready NPU" and a 3D curved display. The vivo T5 5G is also advertised to have an "Ultra Slim Body," but its exact slimness isn't known. A video posted by vivo India on its official X account suggests the T5 5G will feature a horizontally aligned camera island on its rear, like the vivo S2, but there's no confirmation on how...

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vivo T5 5G teased with a 3D curved display ahead of launch

vivo's T5 series has five smartphones, including the T5 4G, which was unveiled in May. The brand will soon unveil the T5 5G as the next member of the lineup, as it has started teasing the smartphone in India. vivo says the T5 5G will have "Faster AI with GenAI Ready NPU" and a 3D curved display. The vivo T5 5G is also advertised to have an "Ultra Slim Body," but its exact slimness isn't known. A video posted by vivo India on its official X account suggests the T5 5G will feature a horizontally aligned camera island on its rear, like the vivo S2, but there's no confirmation on how...

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A fix for the red tint issue on the Galaxy S26 Ultra may be coming later this month

Last month, Samsung acknowledged reports that the Galaxy S26 Ultra display can have a red tint under certain conditions and promised a fix for it – the company blamed it on a software issue, not a hardware one. Said fix is coming by the end of the month, according to Samsung’s customer support team in Korea. One user on the Samsung Community forum posted a screenshot of a conversation with support, which claims that the fix is currently being evaluated by the verification department. The message from Samsung’s support team • machine translation to English The reddish tint was...

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RayNeo unveils productivity-focused iO glasses and multimedia-focused GT glasses

RayNeo, one of the top AR smart glasses companies out there (with 23.7% market share, based on Counterpoint data for Q1 2026), unveiled two new product lines – the iO and the GT series. The former focuses on “glanceable” ambient intelligence, the latter is all-in on multimedia (games and movies). The RayNeo iO Smart Glasses have a lightweight build for all-day wear. They weigh 33g and have an even 50:50 weight distribution between the front and the back. The frames are made of AZ91D magnesium-aluminum alloy, while the temples are made of aerospace-grade titanium. The iO uses a...

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RayNeo unveils productivity-focused iO glasses and multimedia-focused GT glasses

RayNeo, one of the top AR smart glasses companies out there (with 23.7% market share, based on Counterpoint data for Q1 2026), unveiled two new product lines – the iO and the GT series. The former focuses on “glanceable” ambient intelligence, the latter is all-in on multimedia (games and movies). The RayNeo iO Smart Glasses have a lightweight build for all-day wear. They weigh 33g and have an even 50:50 weight distribution between the front and the back. The frames are made of AZ91D magnesium-aluminum alloy, while the temples are made of aerospace-grade titanium. The iO uses a...

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Epic Games thinks that Apple's new EU app store rules still violate the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission may be happy with Apple’s new app store rules, but Epic Games sure isn’t. The Fortnite developer and proprietor of one of the largest game stores thinks that Apple’s changes still violate the Digital Markets Act. The Irish Independent posted quotes from a European Commission spokesperson: “The Commission welcomes Apple’s changes to their business terms, which follow a close dialogue between the Commission and Apple after the Commission issued a non-compliance decision related to Apple’s steering terms as well as preliminary findings related to alternative app...

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The big three US carriers are offering some Pixel 11 models for free, here is what you need to know

The Google Pixel 11 series is now available in stores and from carriers in select regions, following a week of pre-orders. Here’s a look at what the big three US carriers have to offer. T-Mobile is offering the three non-folding models for free – or as the carrier puts it “get the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Us”. This means that it’s $1,300 off, making the base model free. You need to add a new line or trade in an old device (in any condition) and sign up for Experience Beyond 2.0 and Go5G Next. The actual discount will come in the form of credits to your monthly bill (up to 36...

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The big three US carriers are offering some Pixel 11 models for free, here is what you need to know

The Google Pixel 11 series is now available in stores and from carriers in select regions, following a week of pre-orders. Here’s a look at what the big three US carriers have to offer. T-Mobile is offering the three non-folding models for free – or as the carrier puts it “get the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Us”. This means that it’s $1,300 off, making the base model free. You need to add a new line or trade in an old device (in any condition) and sign up for Experience Beyond 2.0 and Go5G Next. The actual discount will come in the form of credits to your monthly bill (up to 36...

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Honor 700 series details leak alongside information about the Magic9, Win2, and Power3

Today the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared some new information about Honor's upcoming device ranges. The Magic9 Pro, expected to be unveiled next month, will have two 200MP cameras with some mystery Arri capabilities. The Honor Win2 series will come with a flat screen with "2K" resolution and a 10,000 mAh battery. The built-in cooling fan that debuted on the original Win is staying. The Honor Power3 will come with a 7-inch screen and the industry's largest battery, apparently, so this is probably that mystery device that's been in testing with a...

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Honor 700 series details leak alongside information about the Magic9, Win2, and Power3

Today the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared some new information about Honor's upcoming device ranges. The Magic9 Pro, expected to be unveiled next month, will have two 200MP cameras with some mystery Arri capabilities. The Honor Win2 series will come with a flat screen with "2K" resolution and a 10,000 mAh battery. The built-in cooling fan that debuted on the original Win is staying. The Honor Power3 will come with a 7-inch screen and the industry's largest battery, apparently, so this is probably that mystery device that's been in testing with a...

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Google will announce the new Googlebooks and accompanying OS on September 15

Google first revealed its plans to launch the new Googlebooks back in May, confirming they will run a new Android-based OS. We also got a sneak peek of some of the laptops earlier this month from the first vendor partners like Lenovo and Asus. And today, Google sent out invitations to media for an official launch event in New York on September 15. It shapes up to be a big announcement because it won't be just about the hardware. Google will announce what rumors called Aluminum OS, but we don't have an official name for it yet. We only know that it will bring the OS closer to Android,...

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Google will announce the new Googlebooks and accompanying OS on September 15

Google first revealed its plans to launch the new Googlebooks back in May, confirming they will run a new Android-based OS. We also got a sneak peek of some of the laptops earlier this month from the first vendor partners like Lenovo and Asus. And today, Google sent out invitations to media for an official launch event in New York on September 15. It shapes up to be a big announcement because it won't be just about the hardware. Google will announce what rumors called Aluminum OS, but we don't have an official name for it yet. We only know that it will bring the OS closer to Android,...

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Samsung Wallet adds Digital Key support for Volkswagen EVs

Today Samsung has announced that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key access for Volkswagen EVs, including the ID. Polo, ID. Cross, ID.3neo, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, and ID. Buzz. This is currently rolling out in Europe for vehicles running ID. software version 6.0.1. Only vehicles produced on or after April 27, 2026 are compatible, and they need to be equipped with the "Preparation for Digital Key" option package. Through this feature you can use a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone to lock, unlock, and start your car without having to use a physical key. Digital Keys in Samsung...

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iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11S debut in China

As expected, iQOO announced its Neo11 Ultra and Z11S in China today. Both phones come with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and massive batteries while also boasting IP68/IP69 ingress protection. iQOO Neo11 Ultra Neo11 Ultra is equipped with the Dimensity 9500 Monster chipset, which is paired with iQOO’s Q2 gaming chip and up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Z11S gets the Dimensity 7500 paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones feature sizeable Si-C batteries with a 9,100mAh cell on the Neo 11 Ultra and an even larger 10,000mAh power pack on the...

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iQOO Neo11 Ultra and Z11S debut in China

As expected, iQOO announced its Neo11 Ultra and Z11S in China today. Both phones come with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and massive batteries while also boasting IP68/IP69 ingress protection. iQOO Neo11 Ultra Neo11 Ultra is equipped with the Dimensity 9500 Monster chipset, which is paired with iQOO’s Q2 gaming chip and up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Z11S gets the Dimensity 7500 paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones feature sizeable Si-C batteries with a 9,100mAh cell on the Neo 11 Ultra and an even larger 10,000mAh power pack on the...

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Poco M8x 5G's battery details revealed ahead of launch

Earlier this month, Poco launched the M8 Power in India with an 8,000mAh battery. The company then began teasing the M8x 5G in the country late last week. Now, Poco has revealed the battery capacity of the upcoming M8-series smartphone. The Poco M8x 5G will pack a 7,900mAh battery, the company confirmed via an official X post. It will also support 45W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging. Poco confirmed yesterday that the M8x 5G will launch in India on August 21, while also revealing several key specifications. The smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5...

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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with 10,000mAh battery to launch next week

Xiaomi has officially announced the launch of the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in global markets and also revealed some of its key specs. One of the phone's biggest highlights is its 10,000mAh battery. The company has set up a teaser page on its global website, confirming that the Redmi Note 17 series, including the new Note 17 Pro Max, will be unveiled on August 27. According to the official page, the handset will pack a 10,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is also confirmed to come with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K...

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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with 10,000mAh battery to launch next week

Xiaomi has officially announced the launch of the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in global markets and also revealed some of its key specs. One of the phone's biggest highlights is its 10,000mAh battery. The company has set up a teaser page on its global website, confirming that the Redmi Note 17 series, including the new Note 17 Pro Max, will be unveiled on August 27. According to the official page, the handset will pack a 10,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is also confirmed to come with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K...

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New screenshots and videos show Samsung’s One UI 9.5 in action

A few days ago we got our first look at Samsung's upcoming One UI 9.5, and today the same source is back showcasing more UI changes. The app opening and closing animations are "ridiculously smooth", at least by Samsung's standards. Usually couldn’t care less about app opening/closing benchmarks, but One UI 9.5 is an absolute joy to use.​The animations all across the UI are ridiculously smooth (By Samsung's Standards). 🤌🔥And this is only the second internal build... PS. This is all ootb , HOMEUP isnt… pic.twitter.com/jAaPiKgjIT— Fahad Ali Javed (@fahadalijaved) August 16, 2026 Samsung...

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New screenshots and videos show Samsung’s One UI 9.5 in action

A few days ago we got our first look at Samsung's upcoming One UI 9.5, and today the same source is back showcasing more UI changes. The app opening and closing animations are "ridiculously smooth", at least by Samsung's standards. Usually couldn’t care less about app opening/closing benchmarks, but One UI 9.5 is an absolute joy to use.​The animations all across the UI are ridiculously smooth (By Samsung's Standards). 🤌🔥And this is only the second internal build... PS. This is all ootb , HOMEUP isnt… pic.twitter.com/jAaPiKgjIT— Fahad Ali Javed (@fahadalijaved) August 16, 2026 Samsung...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets now appear in Google Play Console's supported devices list

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets were recently spotted on Bluetooth SIG's website, as they were Bluetooth-certified. Now those same tablets have appeared in Google Play Console's supported devices list. The Galaxy Tab S12 series consists of two tablets - the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The Google Play Console lists five models of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and three models of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra's leaked renders | Source: OnLeaks and Smartphone Checker The Wi-Fi-only version of the Galaxy Tab S12+ has codename "gts12pwifi"...

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Pixel 11 series, Honor Robot Phone, Redmi 17 official, Week 33 in review

Tech news started picking up a bit, especially in the past week. Google unveiled its Pixel 11 series alongside the Pixel Watch 5. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold all pack the new Tensor G6 SoC, which turned out to use a 3nm process after all, not the heavily rumored 2nm. The specs of the Pixel phones are mostly the same as their predecessors - the small Pro has a 6.3-inch display, the Pro XL a 6.8-inch one, but brighter. Camera-wise, the 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL essentially use the same system - 50MP 1/1.3-inch wide angle, 48MP ultrawide (1/2.51-inch vs 1/2.55-inch), 48MP 5x...

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Pixel 11 series, Honor Robot Phone, Redmi 17 official, Week 33 in review

Tech news started picking up a bit, especially in the past week. Google unveiled its Pixel 11 series alongside the Pixel Watch 5. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold all pack the new Tensor G6 SoC, which turned out to use a 3nm process after all, not the heavily rumored 2nm. The specs of the Pixel phones are mostly the same as their predecessors - the small Pro has a 6.3-inch display, the Pro XL a 6.8-inch one, but brighter. Camera-wise, the 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL essentially use the same system - 50MP 1/1.3-inch wide angle, 48MP ultrawide (1/2.51-inch vs 1/2.55-inch), 48MP 5x...

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Weekly poll: which Google Pixel 11 model would you buy?

Google announced the new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold this week – the phones are already available for pre-order and will be available from August 20. Are you planning on getting one? The company changed up the memory configuration structure for the 11-series. The 128GB models are now gone (and good riddance), but now the 256GB Pro and Pro XL have 12GB of RAM instead of 16GB. This makes the comparison between Pixel 10-series prices and Pixel 11-series prices a bit messy. We’ve compiled the table below: US Pixel 10 Pixel 11 Pixel 10 Pro ...

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Deals: Pixel 11 series goes on pre-order, Galaxy Z8 foldables and S26 models drop prices

Google launched its new Pixel 11 series earlier this week – there is a new vanilla, two new Pro and one new foldable model. All that’s missing now is an affordable a-phone. The massive increase in RAM prices has affected the Pixel series. Google now offers 256GB storage as standard on all 11-series models, which is a good thing, but the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL start with 12GB of RAM. If you want 16GB (which is what all Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL phones had), you will have to get a 512GB or a 1TB model. The vanilla phone only comes with 12GB of RAM, while the foldable always gets...

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iQOO Buds TWS earphones launching on August 20

iQOO will launch the Z11 in India on August 20, and on the same day, the brand will also unveil the iQOO Buds TWS earphones. The teaser posted by iQOO's Indian branch on X reveals the iQOO Buds' design. These are in-ear type and have silicone ear tips, which should offer passive noise cancellation. However, it is unclear whether they will have active noise cancellation. The iQOO Buds' charging case has an LED indicator on the front, above which is the brand logo. At the bottom is the USB-C port. iQOO hasn't revealed the features of the iQOO Buds yet, but we might see the brand...

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iQOO Buds TWS earphones launching on August 20

iQOO will launch the Z11 in India on August 20, and on the same day, the brand will also unveil the iQOO Buds TWS earphones. The teaser posted by iQOO's Indian branch on X reveals the iQOO Buds' design. These are in-ear type and have silicone ear tips, which should offer passive noise cancellation. However, it is unclear whether they will have active noise cancellation. The iQOO Buds' charging case has an LED indicator on the front, above which is the brand logo. At the bottom is the USB-C port. iQOO hasn't revealed the features of the iQOO Buds yet, but we might see the brand...

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The Fairphone 6+ now has an official launch date

Yesterday a rumor claimed that the Fairphone 6+ would become official on August 18, and today the company has confirmed it. The unveiling will take place at 13:00 CET on that day, which is 12:00 in London and 14:00 in Eastern Europe. 18.8.2026 | 13:00 CET | tune in on https://t.co/2dvBe3IvYQ pic.twitter.com/bxuP3sXLuo— Fairphone Newsroom (@Fairphone) August 14, 2026 According to recent rumors, the upgrades that the Fairphone 6+ will bring over the Fairphone 6 launched last year are a newer chipset (the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs. Snapdragon 7s Gen 3), more RAM (12GB vs. 8GB), and a new...

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LG joins forces with Nvidia to build AI-powered robots and hardware for self-driving cars

Chairman and CEO of LG Corp. Kwang Mo Koo visited the Nvidia headquarters at Santa Clara, California, to sign a memorandum of understanding with CEO Jensen Huang. This memorandum focuses on expanding the AI capabilities of both companies. LG and Nvidia CEOs posing with a miniature humanoid robot The headline-grabbing announcement is that LG plans to unveil a humanoid robot in the first quarter of 2027. This bipedal robot will use Nvidia’s Jetson Thor for on-board compute and the Isaac GR00T open reasoning humanoid foundation model. The Nvidia Jetson Thor offers 2,070 TFLOPs of...

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LG joins forces with Nvidia to build AI-powered robots and hardware for self-driving cars

Chairman and CEO of LG Corp. Kwang Mo Koo visited the Nvidia headquarters at Santa Clara, California, to sign a memorandum of understanding with CEO Jensen Huang. This memorandum focuses on expanding the AI capabilities of both companies. LG and Nvidia CEOs posing with a miniature humanoid robot The headline-grabbing announcement is that LG plans to unveil a humanoid robot in the first quarter of 2027. This bipedal robot will use Nvidia’s Jetson Thor for on-board compute and the Isaac GR00T open reasoning humanoid foundation model. The Nvidia Jetson Thor offers 2,070 TFLOPs of...

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Judge forces Google to remove friction from third-party app store installations

Google has recently started distributing third-party app stores through its Play Store in the US, following a court ruling and its settlement with Epic Games. Now, Google has been ordered by US District Judge James Donato to remove its scary warnings that are shown when users want to install a third-party app store from Google Play. According to the court, Google is engaging in "anticompetitive friction" intended to prevent users from installing third-party app stores. The company has to make installing an alternative app store as easy as installing an Android app from the Play Store....

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Judge forces Google to remove friction from third-party app store installations

Google has recently started distributing third-party app stores through its Play Store in the US, following a court ruling and its settlement with Epic Games. Now, Google has been ordered by US District Judge James Donato to remove its scary warnings that are shown when users want to install a third-party app store from Google Play. According to the court, Google is engaging in "anticompetitive friction" intended to prevent users from installing third-party app stores. The company has to make installing an alternative app store as easy as installing an Android app from the Play Store....

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Google promises 7 years of spare parts availability for the Pixel 11 lineup

Google officially unveiled the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event. Google has now shared details about the availability of spare parts for the new smartphones. At the Pixel 11 series launch event in India, Google reportedly confirmed that it will provide 7 years of spare parts support for the new smartphones. Google says spares will be available in every market where the Pixel 11 series is sold, making it easier for users to replace components such as the battery or display even years after buying the phone. One of the first components to degrade over time is the...

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Google promises 7 years of spare parts availability for the Pixel 11 lineup

Google officially unveiled the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event. Google has now shared details about the availability of spare parts for the new smartphones. At the Pixel 11 series launch event in India, Google reportedly confirmed that it will provide 7 years of spare parts support for the new smartphones. Google says spares will be available in every market where the Pixel 11 series is sold, making it easier for users to replace components such as the battery or display even years after buying the phone. One of the first components to degrade over time is the...

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iPhone 20 Pro and 20 Pro Max's bezel-less displays detailed in new leak

There have been conflicting reports surrounding Apple’s twentieth-anniversary iPhone, aka the iPhone 20 Pro, lately. Earlier this week, the all-glass device was said to be canceled due to alleged low yield rates but a second report from Bloomberg quickly refuted those claims and said that the device is still on track to launch next year. Tipster Digital Chat Station is now chiming in with details surrounding the iPhone 20 Pro and 20 Pro Max. He claims that the two devices known internally as the V73 and V74 feature a larger screen than the current crop of iPhone Pro models but with the...

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iPhone 20 Pro and 20 Pro Max's bezel-less displays detailed in new leak

There have been conflicting reports surrounding Apple’s twentieth-anniversary iPhone, aka the iPhone 20 Pro, lately. Earlier this week, the all-glass device was said to be canceled due to alleged low yield rates but a second report from Bloomberg quickly refuted those claims and said that the device is still on track to launch next year. Tipster Digital Chat Station is now chiming in with details surrounding the iPhone 20 Pro and 20 Pro Max. He claims that the two devices known internally as the V73 and V74 feature a larger screen than the current crop of iPhone Pro models but with the...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra move a step closer to launch as they get Bluetooth certified

Last month, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S12 series would be unveiled in H2 2026. Samsung didn't reveal the launch date of the Galaxy Tab S12 series, but the lineup has moved a step closer to launch as it got certified by Bluetooth SIG. The Galaxy Tab S12 series includes two tablets - the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The Bluetooth SIG database lists five models of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and three models of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, along with their model numbers, and both tablets are expected to come in cellular and non-cellular versions. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra move a step closer to launch as they get Bluetooth certified

Last month, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S12 series would be unveiled in H2 2026. Samsung didn't reveal the launch date of the Galaxy Tab S12 series, but the lineup has moved a step closer to launch as it got certified by Bluetooth SIG. The Galaxy Tab S12 series includes two tablets - the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The Bluetooth SIG database lists five models of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and three models of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, along with their model numbers, and both tablets are expected to come in cellular and non-cellular versions. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+...

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Spotify starts labeling AI artists and removing them from recommendations

Today, Spotify has announced a new label for AI artists. It's called "AI Persona", and it's meant to signal to listeners that an artist's identity may be AI-generated and "does not represent a real person", the company says. This will begin appearing in mid-September. Interestingly, this will not only be applied to artist profiles that self-disclose as AI Personas, but Spotify will also add it to other "relevant profiles", because it's "focused on elevating music from authentic artists building careers in music". By default, anything created by these AI Personas will be excluded...

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Spotify starts labeling AI artists and removing them from recommendations

Today, Spotify has announced a new label for AI artists. It's called "AI Persona", and it's meant to signal to listeners that an artist's identity may be AI-generated and "does not represent a real person", the company says. This will begin appearing in mid-September. Interestingly, this will not only be applied to artist profiles that self-disclose as AI Personas, but Spotify will also add it to other "relevant profiles", because it's "focused on elevating music from authentic artists building careers in music". By default, anything created by these AI Personas will be excluded...

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YouTube will expand Premium Lite availability, increase requirements for revenue sharing

The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) launched two decades ago and now boasts over 3 million creators. However, if you want to join their ranks, you will now have to meet higher requirements than before. That said, if you are already in YPP, you will stay in YPP. For those looking to join, you will need to hit double the metrics of the previous thresholds. For long-form videos, this means 8,000 view hours, up from 4,000 hours. If you want to make shorts instead, you will need 20 million views in 20 days to join, up from 10 million views. Additionally, YPP will impose a minimum of 10 million...

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FDA approves Samsung's Hearing Aid feature on Galaxy Buds

Samsung has been improving its health-tracking features and the recent FDA approval for the Galaxy Buds' Hearing Aid feature adds another such feature to its toolbox. The US Food and Drug Administration cleared the Hearing Aid feature as an over-the-counter (OTC) solution for users aged 18 and above. It makes some Galaxy Buds models a convenient alternative to some expensive hearing aid devices for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. For example, people having trouble following a conversation in noisy environments fall in this category. According to WHO, hearing loss affects...

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FDA approves Samsung's Hearing Aid feature on Galaxy Buds

Samsung has been improving its health-tracking features and the recent FDA approval for the Galaxy Buds' Hearing Aid feature adds another such feature to its toolbox. The US Food and Drug Administration cleared the Hearing Aid feature as an over-the-counter (OTC) solution for users aged 18 and above. It makes some Galaxy Buds models a convenient alternative to some expensive hearing aid devices for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. For example, people having trouble following a conversation in noisy environments fall in this category. According to WHO, hearing loss affects...

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New report says Apple's all-glass 20th anniversary iPhone hasn't been cancelled

Rumors about Apple's all-glass iPhone for the device's 20th anniversary have been circulating for months. However, a recent report claimed that the redesigned model had been cancelled. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has now disputed that claim, saying the device remains on track. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is still planning to introduce a glass-centric iPhone design to mark the device's 20th anniversary next year. According to Gurman, the 2027 Pro models, rumored to be called the iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max, will feature a...

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Leaked images show off the Fairphone 6+ in Cobalt Blue

A few weeks ago, a new version of the Fairphone 6 surfaced – dubbed the “Fairphone 6+”, the new model was listed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. That is more than the original model, which only has 8 gigs of RAM. This is quite an unexpected move given everything that has been going on in the world of semiconductors. Anyway, the listing was spotted by NieuweMobiel and showed three color options: Cobalt Blue, Horizon Black and Forest Green. Now the Dutch publication also has images that show off the first color: Fairphone 6+ in Cobalt Blue More specifically, these leaked images...

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Report: Samsung is increasing the Galaxy Z Fold8 production target for this year by 1 million units

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has proven to be more successful than even Samsung dared to hope. According to ETNews, the company’s initial production batch already favored the new wide foldable – Samsung had planned to build 2.8 million Z Fold8 units this year, plus 2.0 million Z Fold8 Ultra units and 1.5 million Z Flip8 units. However, now the Korean publication is reporting that Samsung is increasing the Z Fold8 production target by 1 million units for close to 4 million units total in 2026. Component suppliers have reportedly received the additional order. Samsung Galaxy Z...

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Report: Samsung is increasing the Galaxy Z Fold8 production target for this year by 1 million units

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has proven to be more successful than even Samsung dared to hope. According to ETNews, the company’s initial production batch already favored the new wide foldable – Samsung had planned to build 2.8 million Z Fold8 units this year, plus 2.0 million Z Fold8 Ultra units and 1.5 million Z Flip8 units. However, now the Korean publication is reporting that Samsung is increasing the Z Fold8 production target by 1 million units for close to 4 million units total in 2026. Component suppliers have reportedly received the additional order. Samsung Galaxy Z...

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The Google Pixel Watch 5 will come in a Stephen Curry edition

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is expected to launch in just under two weeks on August 20, if the time on the leaked images is an indication. The announcement event, on the other hand, is in two days, which will reveal the Pixel 11 series as well. As usual, all the leaks leading up to the actual release are so revealing that they leave nothing to the imagination. After the tipsters exhausted pretty much all the info regarding specs and design, we are now getting renders and pricing of the special Stephen Curry edition as well. It is part of a long-standing partnership between Google and the...

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