Chargers explained - how to pick up the right phone charger

The answer to the question “what charger should I use for my phone?” used to be simple – the right charger came in the box. That hasn’t been true for a while now, at least not for most phones in most regions. Now you are expected to go out and buy your own charger. But which one? The main problem is that the U in USB is a lie – it’s universal only if you are okay with outdated data speeds and slow charging. If you want more than 480Mbps and 10W, then things are a lot more fractured. There are standards that come from the USB Implementers Forum and all phones do support them as a...

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Apple watchOS 26.2 released with refined Sleep Score classifications

Apple has released watchOS 26.2, which comes with a refined Sleep Score classification and an updated score range. Here's what the updated Sleep Score classification with the new score range looks like: Very Low (0-40), Low (41-60), OK (61-80), High (81-95), and Very High (96-100). In addition to the new Sleep Score classification, watchOS 26.2 comes with "Enhanced Safety Alerts," which can notify users of imminent threats such as natural disasters, floods, and other emergencies. The alerts will include "rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety...

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Swiss Competition Commission is now investigating Apple for iPhone NFC access

Apple has found itself in the crosshairs of the European Commission many times over the past few years, and now it's also being investigated by the Swiss Competition Commission (SCC). This has to do with access to NFC on iPhones. Apple started to allow third-party access to the NFC chip last year, following an initial opening up in the EU. But if you want to use the iPhone's NFC chip, you need to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay the fees it requests, and that is precisely what the SCC is investigating. Namely, the SCC is trying to ascertain whether Apple's terms...

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A folding screen replacement for the Galaxy Z TriFold will sting

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold went on sale in Korea today, promptly selling out despite its huge price point (around $2,400 at the current exchange rate). Speaking of huge price points, we just found out how much a replacement for the inner folding screen will cost for the TriFold. In Korea, this repair will be priced at KRW 1,657,500 at the lowest level. That's approximately $1,122, which makes this officially the most expensive Samsung smartphone screen replacement in history, but given the type of display we're talking about here, that's not really surprising, is it? Luckily,...

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OnePlus 15R to have the best ever selfie camera on an R series device

OnePlus is fully unveiling the 15R on December 17, and ahead of that the company has already revealed a lot of important details about it. So much so, in fact, that it now seems like it's running out of ideas. And so, today OnePlus has officially confirmed the fact that the OnePlus 15R has the best selfie camera ever fitted into an R series phone. That is definitely not a high bar. The 15R boasts a 32MP selfie snapper. It has twice as many megapixels as the 13R's 16MP camera. In an actually welcome development (since megapixel count by itself doesn't say much), the new camera has...

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Samsung is working on a major camera upgrade for its next-gen flagships

While the Samsung Galaxy S26 may not be getting new camera hardware, the Galaxy S27 series could arrive with a major upgrade. A new report from South Korea suggests that Samsung is reportedly working on an all-new smartphone camera sensor with global shutter capabilities, which could arrive with its next-generation flagship smartphones. The report does not specify the exact device, but it seems like it will be present on the Galaxy S27 series. Global shutter sensors differ from the more common rolling shutters by capturing all pixels at once without warping or distortion. This makes...

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This case will add a second display to your iPhone 17 Pro

Every so often, an interesting product idea comes along that could be useful if executed right. This one is an iPhone case, called the Selfix, from the brand Dockcase. The case is designed for the iPhone 17 Pro series and adds a secondary display to the back. The Selfix case offers a circular 1.6-inch AMOLED touch display at the back with a 480 x 480-pixel resolution. The rear display’s primary purpose is to let you use the higher-quality 48MP rear cameras for selfies and video recording. It also makes ultrawide group selfies possible, something that the front camera can’t match....

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Opera Neon agentic AI browser finally becomes available to everyone, but there's a catch

Today, Opera has announced that it's opening up public access to Opera Neon, which is its experimental browser for AI power users, "who wish to get access and make the most of the newest AI technologies as they emerge". Neon has been available in a closed "Founders" phase since October 2 - think of it like a closed beta. Now we're in the open beta phase, and anyone can join - on Windows and Mac. Neon is described by its maker as "an agentic browser". It uses AI agents to perform tasks and even code web apps rather than just display web pages. It also gives you access to Gemini 3 Pro...

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Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro details leak, Nothing Headphone (a) coming too

Nothing launched the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro in March, and now it's apparently busy working on their successors. Today a new rumor purports to bring us some details about them. The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro will use Snapdragon 7 series chips, presumably the latest Gen 4. It's unclear if they'll both go for the 7 Gen 4 or the 7s Gen 4, or if the vanilla model will get the 7s Gen 4 and the Pro will get the 7 Gen 4. Only the Pro will support eSIM, as per this source. There are some colors mentioned too, though the formatting makes it impossible to tell which phone these are...

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Report claims Xiaomi has begun blind pre-orders for the 17 Ultra

A recent rumor suggested that Xiaomi could unveil the 17 Ultra in China on December 26. Now, a new report claims the company has already begun accepting blind pre-orders for the device. The report notes that the Xiaomi Home retail staff have started to send invites to Mi Fans to join a blind pre-order program for an upcoming phone, which is expected to be the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. According to the report, interested customers can place a blind pre-order by paying a CNY 100 fee, which also grants them access to exclusive benefits. Xiaomi is rumored to officially announce the blind...

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vivo X200T is coming, here's what it is

According to a new rumor, vivo is working on a new device that it will call X200T. That's a strange name for this brand, and if you're wondering what to expect, this will allegedly be "a mix of the X200 and X200 FE". It's expected to launch in India by the end of January. It definitely sounds like a weird release considering the fact that the X300 and X300 Pro have just become available in India, so a new device in the X200 line may feel instantly outdated in comparison. vivo X200 FE The X200T is said to be similar in size to the X200 FE, which has a 6.31-inch touchscreen. The...

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You can now use Adobe Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat in ChatGPT for free

Today, Adobe has announced that you can use its Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat tools right inside ChatGPT. Of course, this means you can simply tell the chatbot what you want to accomplish and it will use Adobe's products. Then you can keep the conversation going by requesting changes. Thus, you can easily edit images with Photoshop, whether that be adjusting just a specific part, fine-tuning settings like brightness, contrast, and exposure, or applying creative effects like Glitch and Glow, all while preserving the quality of the image. You can also personalize designs with...

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Instagram now lets you see and control your algorithm

Today, Instagram has announced that it's allowing you to see and control your Reels algorithm for the first time. You just tap the icon showing two lines with hearts located in the upper right corner. There, you can see what topics Instagram thinks you're interested in, and you can choose which of those you want to see more or less of, and your recommendations will adapt accordingly. You can even share your interests as devised by the Instagram algorithm to your Story, so your friends and followers can laugh at what you're into. The ability to see and modify what the algorithm...

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Teaser confirms that the Realme 16 Pro will have a periscope, a Snapdragon chip and a big battery

The official launch date for the Realme 16 Pro series is still “coming soon”, but the company is ramping up the teasers. The Realme India store already has a landing page for the upcoming phone, which reveals quite a few details. For starters, it confirms the periscope rumors – this teaser shows 1x, 3.5x and 10x magnification. If we had to guess, that’s 3.5x optical zoom and 10x digital. For what it’s worth, the Realme 15 Pro didn’t even have a telephoto camera, while the 14 Pro+ had a 3x/73mm periscope. Moving on, the Realme 16 Pro will have a Snapdragon chipset. Which one? Well,...

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Realme 16 Pro+ box leaks, periscope telephoto camera rumored again

The Realme 16 series is rumored to become official on January 6, and today in China the box for the upcoming Realme 16 Pro+ has been leaked. The Pro+ will of course be the highest-end member of the family. According to the source of the leaked image showing the box, the Realme 16 Pro+ will have a periscope telephoto camera on its rear. That is of course very good news. This is a feature that the Realme 14 Pro+ had, but the Realme 15 Pro didn't (there was no Realme 15 Pro+). Now it's back, and we wouldn't be surprised if the 16 Pro+ ends up being more expensive than the 15 Pro...

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vivo X300 and X300 Pro are going into the wild with National Geographic

Today vivo has announced a new partnership with National Geographic Creative Works. It's done under the slogan Go Into the Wild, and it's "an immersive photography and storytelling initiative", captured entirely on vivo's new X300 series, currently comprising the X300 and X300 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget,14224,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14225,1#] The project takes a Nat Geo Explorer along with other creators and photographers across India's wild terrains to document untouched landscapes, wildlife encounters, and "natural spectacles". They will capture stories across forests, mountains,...

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Counterpoint: iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling phone in Q3

Apple dominated the global best-selling smartphone list during Q3, but it wasn’t the shiny new iPhone 17 models that held the lead for Cupertino. According to Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling phone during the July-September months, commanding a 4% share of all shipments for the period. [#InlinePriceWidget,13317,1#] The iPhone 16 sold particularly well in India during the festive promotions and also showed some recovery in Japan. But it wasn’t just the vanilla iPhone 16, as the iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e occupied the second, third...

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Apple's hardware SVP Johny Srouji says he's not going anywhere

A few days ago it emerged that several high-ranking Apple executives are either retiring or leaving the company altogether, and a recent report suggested the company's hardware chief, Johny Srouji, was the next one to go. Thankfully for Apple, however, that's not the case. Srouji isn't going anywhere, and he confirmed this himself in a leaked internal memo which you can read in full below: I know you've been reading all kinds of rumors and speculations about my future at Apple, and I feel that you need to hear from me directly. I am proud of the amazing technologies we all build...

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OnePlus Pad Go 2 will get a 10,050mAh battery, more specs revealed

OnePlus has revealed more specs of its upcoming Pad Go 2 tablet, which will be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 15R and the Watch Lite on December 17. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 will offer a 12.1-inch display with up to 900 nits in high-brightness mode, 7:5 aspect ratio, 88.5% screen-to-body ratio, and a resolution of 2800 x 1980 pixels. The screen will also support Dolby Vision. It will pack a 10,050mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and 6.5W reverse charging. The 8GB/256GB variant in the Shadow Black color option will offer 5G connectivity. For the first time, the Pad Go...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs. Galaxy S24 FE

This year's Galaxy S Fan Edition is here. The upgrade moves the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE closer to the Galaxy S25 Plus, at least feature-wise. However, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE can still be found in some European retailers for a little bit less. So you might be wondering how much value you are getting for about €100 extra if you go with the newer S25 FE. Let's find out. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's...

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Realme Narzo 90 image leaks along with specs

Realme is apparently getting ready to launch a whole new Narzo series in India. It's still unclear how many Narzo 90 devices there will be, but for reference note that there were four members in the Narzo 80 family. Unlike what happened there, this time we are apparently also getting a 'vanilla' model, the Narzo 90. According to a new report, this one has the RMX5111 model number and will be offered in Carbon Black and Victory Gold with 6/8/12GB of RAM. You can see the latter colorway in the leaked image below. The entry-level version will pair 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage,...

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Motorola Edge 70 to debut in India on December 15

Last week, Motorola began teasing the Edge 70’s India launch, and the company has now confirmed the official date. The Motorola Edge 70 will be unveiled in India on December 15 and will be available for purchase the same day via Flipkart, Motorola online store, and other retailers. Motorola’s upcoming phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC and offer dual 50MP rear cameras alongside another 50MP selfie unit. The phone will measure 5.99mm thin. While most of the specs of the Indian variant will be similar to the global model, it is rumored to offer a larger battery....

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vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini launch date revealed

After several teasers, vivo has finally revealed the launch date for the S50 series. The upcoming vivo phones are also available for pre-order in China. The vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini will debut in China on December 15. vivo has released new images and teaser videos on Weibo to showcase the phones. vivo has also confirmed the color options of both phones via its official online store. The vivo S50 will be available in Confession White, Inspirational Purple, Space Black, and Serene Blue colors. Meanwhile, the vivo S50 Pro mini will be sold in Confession White, Inspirational Purple,...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 49

After climbing to the top of our trending chart last week, the Poco F8 Ultra managed to retain it by the slimmest of margins. The newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold mounted a very strong challenge that came just short and had to settle for second place. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#] In third we have the Galaxy A56, followed by the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which has been steadily growing in popularity over the holiday shopping season. The Galaxy S25 Ultra lost a couple of places and ended up fifth, followed by the November champion OnePlus 15. Samsung Galaxy A17 took the...

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Weekly deals: Pixel 10 series, Nothing Phone (3), (3a) Pro, Xiaomi 15T in Germany

After the few Black Friday-themed weeks of feverish discounts on everything, discounts have slowed down a bit. Still, there are some deals to be had, and we've rounded up a few from Amazon Germany for you guys and gals! Google has traditionally kept its Pixel series at a good price compared to its rivals, and now is no different. You can snag a member of the Pixel 10 series for less - the base model 10 is 20% off, while the Pixel 10 Pro in its 512GB guise and the 10 Pro XL in its 256GB guise are down on price. Google...

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Weekly poll: is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold the form factor of the future, your next phone even?

Earlier this year, we ran a poll on the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the first commercially available tri-fold smartphone. The key takeaways from that were: 1) 26.4% said “I want a tri-foldable, but cheaper”, 2) 22.1% said “I want a Mate XT Ultimate” and 3) 16.7% said “I want a tri-fold, but not from Huawei”. This week Samsung may have delivered the answers to 1) and 3). May have. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale next week and we only have the Korean price to go off on. It’s roughly 40% higher than the equivalent Z Fold7 (512GB storage), which means that the global pricing should...

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Weekly poll results: the Poco F8 Ultra is a hot commodity, the Poco F8 Pro stays in its shadow

The results from last week’s poll are clear – the Poco F8 Ultra is not the best flagship, but it is certainly the best Poco F8 model. And to be fair, it’s not trying to be the best flagship. Its price is so aggressively low that it is making people question whether they actually need the higher end features. Poco’s site still lists the Ultra at its early bird price of €700 for the 256GB version and €750 for the 512GB one. However, they are showing “out of stock” (also, Amazon briefly had a better price at €650/€700). For comparison, the Realme GT 8 Pro is €1,100 for a 512GB unit (note:...

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Weekly deals: Google Pixel 10 and Motorola Razr 2025 phones have their prices slashed

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but they were only the start of holiday shopping. The OnePlus 15 is now up for pre-order in the US and units will ship out by the end of the year – even though regulatory hurdles were cleared, it seems that the company will need some time to spin up its sales machine. Amazon US will also be selling the new flagship. OnePlus 15 (coming soon) ships by the end of the month Read our review 16/512GB - $1,000 at Amazon US ...

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The European Commission fines X $140 million for its deceptive blue checkmark

The European Commission (EC) has today reached a verdict on an investigation of X that started in 2024. The EC has fined the social network €120 million (approximately $140 million), finding that its blue checkmark was deceptive since it implies a user who has it is verified, but anyone can pay to obtain this status "without the company meaningfully verifying who is behind the account". This violates the obligation, under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), for online platforms to "prohibit deceptive design practices on their services". The fine also covers X's advertisement...

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OnePlus 15R's battery capacity officially revealed

OnePlus is unveiling the 15R on December 17 along with the Pad Go 2 and Watch Lite. Ahead of that, today the company has officially confirmed the 15R's battery capacity - it's 7,400 mAh, the largest ever in a OnePlus phone sold outside of China (the recently announced Ace 6T holds the record inside of China with its 8,300 mAh cell). This battery will support 80W SuperVOOC wired charging. The battery is said to keep at least 80% of its initial capacity after four years of use. It uses 15% silicon content inside its anode. OnePlus has previously revealed that the 15R is powered by the...

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Samsung now said to be using the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26 series in just one market

To Exynos or not to Exynos, that is the question for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series. And, additionally, where to Exynos? We've heard tons of reports already saying many different things - either only the S26 and S26+ will get the soon to be revealed Exynos 2600 SoC, or maybe the Ultra too, but only in some regions. Today a new rumor muddies the waters even more, claiming that all three S26 models will indeed use the Exynos 2600, but only in one market: Korea. We have to say we're very skeptical about this claim, since Samsung has in the past also brought Exynos S-series devices to...

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Several high-ranking Apple executives are retiring or leaving the company

There is a lot of turnover in Apple’s senior ranks. Last month, a key iPhone Air designer left. Now Bloomberg is reporting that Alan Dye is leaving – Dye had been the vice president of Human Interface Design since 2015. Dye is headed for Meta to lead a new design studio. Apple will be replacing his position with Steve Lemay, who has had a finger in every Apple interface design since 1999, according to CEO Tim Cook. Now Apple revealed that Katherine Adams, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, will be...

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Motorola unveils special edition Edge 70 with Swarovski crystals

Motorola first unveiled the Edge 70 in October in three Pantone colorways: Gadget Gray, Lily Pad, and Bronze Green. Today, the company is announcing a new special edition colorway celebrating Pantone's Color of the Year 2026, which is called Cloud Dancer. [#InlinePriceWidget,14216,1#] This is described as "an airy white hue that communicates clarity over clutter, softness over spectacle, and presence over pressure". Cloud Dancer "feels both quieting and inspiring, the perfect reflection of balance and refinement", Motorola goes on to say in its official press release. Oh, and there are...

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iPhone 17 Pro units will be used during the Major League Soccer final

Apple and the US MLS soccer organisation have partnered to include iPhone 17 Pro in the broadcast of the Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps final. Four iPhone 17 Pro units will join the more than 30 cameras in broadcasting and streaming live from behind the goal and in the crowd to capture fans and their reactions. Whenever you see the feed from one of the phones, there'll be a "Shot on iPhone" tag on the screen. MLS has reportedly been testing iPhones in its workflow for months leading up to the final. Its engineers have reportedly validated the iPhone's latency, heat behaviour,...

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Our vivo X300 video review is now out

vivo launched the X300 alongside the X300 Pro in October in China, and took them to global markets later that month. The X300 is a smaller flagship, being more of a spiritual successor to the X200 Pro mini from last year than the X200, as the name would imply. [#InlinePriceWidget,14224,1#] So does it have what it takes to wow those who are looking for a smaller (if not actually small) flagship smartphone? Join us in our video review below to find out. The X300 packs a punch in the specs department, with a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide with autofocus, and a 50MP periscope...

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New report tells us when the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is coming

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra in 2024 and then followed it up this year with the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025, which is just a different colorway. So with this in mind, you may have been wondering when to expect the real Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 to show up. According to a new report, the answer is next summer. The Watch Ultra 2 will allegedly launch alongside the Galaxy Watch9 whenever that one gets official - most likely at the same time as the Korean company's next Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices around July. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Interestingly, the new watch is apparently...

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iPhone 17e display details leak

The iPhone 17e is expected to arrive in the first months of 2026, and a new report from Korea today shares some more details about its screen. Apparently, the panel will be made by BOE, Samsung Display, and LG Display, with BOE getting most of the orders. The screen will be identical to the LTPS OLED seen in the iPhone 16e, but it will have thinner bezels. Apple allegedly expects to ship around 8 million iPhone 17e units in the first half of next year. iPhone 16e According to previous rumors, the iPhone 17e will have the same 18MP selfie camera that made its debut on the rest of...

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One UI 8.5 changelog leaks: improvements to battery management, DeX, AI and more

Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 for a while, though not everything is going to plan. But now we have a detailed list of what to expect from the next major update. Tarun Vats has posted a leaked changelog for One UI 8.5. There will be improvements to DeX, e.g. the size and position of app windows will be remembered. The battery will get a new, more detailed info screen with remaining time, charging status and daily usage reports for the past week. Adding to this is the improved Power Saving mode that will offer a choice between Standard and Maximum saving levels. Leaked Samsung...

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OnePlus Ace 6T debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and 8,300mAh battery

After weeks of teasers, OnePlus has officially launched the Ace 6T in China. It happens to be the first phone to be powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It is currently available for order in China and is expected to debut globally as the OnePlus 15R. The OnePlus Ace 6T comes with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display that offers up to 165Hz refresh rate, 1,800nits in high brightness mode, and 1.5K resolution. The panel supports DC dimming, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and is protected by Oppo Crystal Shield Glass. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, which is paired...

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CR: Samsung breaks record for most foldable smartphone shipments in Q3

Global shipments for foldable smartphones were up 14% in Q3 2025, reaching record quarterly levels, and Samsung was the undisputed leader with an estimated 64% share of all shipments for the quarter. The latest report from Counterpoint Research estimates that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 were the best sellers, which helped the Korean brand extend its lead. Samsung’s Q3 performance represents a 32% rise in global foldable shipments compared to the same period last year. Global Foldable Smartphone Shipment Share, Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024 (Counterpoint Foldable Smartphone Market...

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OnePlus 15 is finally headed to the US, here's when it lands

The OnePlus 15 hasn't been available in the US so far due to the protracted government shutdown preventing the FCC from issuing its certification for the device, but that was finally addressed a few days ago, when we told you that the device will surely be made available for the US market very soon. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] Today, OnePlus is officially announcing that it will start selling the OnePlus 15 in the US, through its online store, on December 4 at 11 AM ET. It will be priced at $900 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and $1,000 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of...

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Galaxy Z TriFold purchasers are eligible for a one-time 50% discount on display repair costs

Samsung is offering some valuable perks to customers planning to shell out thousands of dollars on its first tri-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold. The foldable will be available for purchase in South Korea starting December 12. The company has announced a special program for Galaxy Z TriFold customers, offering an exclusive benefit in the event of display damage. Samsung will provide a one-time 50% discount on display repair costs. It’s unclear whether the benefit applies to both the inner and outer displays. The Galaxy Z TriFold features a 10-inch flexible inner screen,...

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Apple reportedly refuses to preinstall controversial Indian state-run cyber security app

Yesterday it emerged that the Indian government was asking smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app called Sanchar Saathi onto every new device they sell. This is intended to track stolen phones, block them, and prevent them from being misused. The companies apparently have 90 days to comply, but according to a Reuters report, Apple won't. The Cupertino company allegedly intends to refuse the order to install the app on its iPhones. It will reportedly tell the Indian government that it doesn't comply with such orders in any market, as they "raise a host of privacy...

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Netflix disables casting to TVs and TV streamers

In a weird anti-customer move, Netflix has quietly disabled the ability to cast its content from mobile devices to "most TVs and TV streaming devices" like the Google TV Streamer and the older Chromecast models with remotes. You can, however, still cast to even older Chromecasts, the ones that don't come with a remote. And that's the key here - basically, if it has a remote, casting is disabled. If it doesn't have a remote, casting to it still works. Don't get us wrong, navigating Netflix with a remote might be preferable for some people versus using casting, which is oftentimes...

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The Best Cyber Monday deals from Amazon UK

If you missed Amazon UK’s Black Friday deals, don’t worry, you can still snag a new phone during the Cyber Monday sale. We’ve compiled a list of active deals on flagship, mid-range, and budget smartphones that are currently live. Starting with Samsung, the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra is still on sale with the same discount as Black Friday. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC and features a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution. It also gets a quad-rear camera setup with a 200MP main camera and support for S-Pen. ...

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XploraOne by HMD is a hybrid phone for kids

Nearly two months ago, HMD launched its Touch 4G – a hybrid phone which blends smartphone features inside a feature phone. HMD is now following up with another interesting device, which is aimed at children and was co-developed with Norwegian brand Xplora – an established player in the kids' smartwatch market. XploraOne by HMD XploraOne by HMD is a similar concept to the HMD Touch 4G, but with a clear focus on being kid-friendly. While no specs or pricing for the device were shared just yet, we can see the design similarities with the HMD Touch 4G. XploraOne's...

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iQOO 15 goes on sale in India

The iQOO 15 began its international rollout last week, starting with India. The smartphone was available for purchase on November 27 for Priority Pass users in India, but starting today, it's available for everyone through iQOO's official website, Amazon.in, vivo exclusive stores, and other offline retailers. [#InlinePriceWidget,14198,1#] The iQOO 15 comes in Legend and Alpha colors in India with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at INR72,999 ($815/€700) and INR79,999 ($890/€770), respectively. However, those purchasing the smartphone using a credit or debit card...

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vivo X300 Ultra battery and launch details leaked

The vivo X300 Ultra will be the final addition to the X300 lineup and the successor to the X200 Ultra. While vivo has yet to share any official details about the Ultra model, a series of leaks has surfaced, with the latest revealing its battery capacity and expected launch window. According to a tipster, the X300 Ultra is slated for a Q1 2026 launch, which aligns with the X200 Ultra’s debut in April this year. The vivo X200 Ultra was exclusive to China Moreover, the tipster notes that the upcoming flagship phone from vivo will feature a 7,000mAh battery. In comparison, the X200...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 48

The OnePlus 15 golder run came to an end in week 48, the champion from the past four editions of the chart sinking all the way to fourth place. In its place we have the newly announced Poco F8 Ultra, which opened a comfortable gap to the second-placed Samsung Galaxy A56. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#] In third we have the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while the top half is completed by the Poco F8 Pro, which couldn't quite match the popularity of its Ultra sibling in their debut week. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max came in sixth, followed by the model of the same name by Xiaomi. Samsung...

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Weekly poll: will you buy a Poco F8 Pro or a Poco F8 Ultra?

Half a year after the launch of the successful F7 series, the Poco brand releases two F8 models. They bring some serious upgrades, some fun designs and, unfortunately, a price hike. The Poco F8 Ultra is €80/€100 more expensive than the F7 Ultra for the 256GB and 512GB models, respectively. At least that is if you go by MSRP – the early bird price knocks the price down by €180/€200. Poco F8 Ultra This generation of Ultra goes for a larger screen at the cost of resolution – the F8 Ultra has a 6.9” 1200p+ display (120Hz OLED with 12-bit Dolby Vision), up from 6.67” 1440p+ (also...

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