Weekly poll results: the Motorola Edge 70 Max could be a hit, if it gets a price cut

Motorola is onto something with the Moto Edge 70 Max – the phone combines a large, high-quality display (6.83” LTPO OLED with 1440p+ resolution, 10-bit colors and 144Hz refresh rate) with a chipset powerful enough to drive it (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5), a large battery to last long streaming or gaming sessions (7,100mAh, 90W wired, 25W wireless charging – with magnets!) and a rugged build (IP69, MIL-STD-810H). However, last week’s poll reveals a flaw with the Max formula – and once you see the €800 / £700 / ₹55,000 price tag (for an 8/256GB phone), it’s easy to guess what it is. Indeed,...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in for review

Samsung skipped a Watch Ultra in 2025 in favor of the Classic; now it's the Ultra's turn to shine and the Classic's time to wait. Meet the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, the same wearable but better in the most important way - battery life! Samsung brought the battery up to 800mAh (up from 590mAh, or a 35% increase), which is the most on any Galaxy smartwatch (and pretty big compared to most watches). Samsung says you can get 60 hours out of the bigger battery, which is a lot for a Wear OS smartwatch (and laughable compared to something like the Honor Watch 6's 35 days). As before, you get a...

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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 go on pre-order

This week, Samsung unveiled its next generation foldables, which included the first wide foldable for the US market. The company is also launching a pair of new smartwatches. Currently, the foldables and watches are on pre-order – open sales start on August 7. Here are some of the offers we found for the new models. You can check out our hands-on review for a closer look at the Galaxy Z Fold8 (the new wide foldable), the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (the successor to the Z Fold7) and the Galaxy Z Flip8. Starting with Samsung US, the company no longer offers free storage upgrades. However, there...

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Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro pops up on Geekbench with its key specs

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy F70e in February, and we might see it launch a Pro model in the coming months, as the smartphone was spotted on the GSMA database a few months ago and has now popped up on Geekbench. The benchmark database reveals that the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro, bearing model code SM-E476B, is powered by Qualcomm's SM6475 chip, which corresponds to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. It consists of two quad-core clusters - one having a maximum clock speed of 1.8GHz and the other having a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz. GPU is likely Adreno 710. Samsung Galaxy F70e The Galaxy F70...

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Xiaomi 18 Pro will get a global launch, new rumor claims

Last year the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were launched in China and never made it outside of the company’s home country. The situation is changing this year, however, according to a new report. The Xiaomi 18 Pro at least will allegedly be released in markets like Europe, Türkiye, Russia, Taiwan, and Japan. A few days ago a different report claimed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro would also launch in India alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Xiaomi 17 Pro Today's rumor says the Xiaomi 18 Pro won't be coming to India, so the situation is still pretty confusing. Today's report also...

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Facebook Verified is a new free badge that confirms there's a real person behind an account

Today Meta is launching Facebook Verified. This is a free badge that lets you know there's a real person behind an account. To get the badge, you need to go through a selfie-based verification process. You basically record a selfie video, which the company will check against your existing profile pictures to confirm a match. The process should only take a few minutes. If you get the badge, it will initially appear in Facebook Marketplace, Dating, Groups, and on your profile. In the future, it will also be seen in Feed posts. Obviously, the badge doesn't mean that Facebook "endorses the...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in for review

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra landed in our office and it's time to unbox it. The phone ships in a plain box with a (3A) USB-C cable. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ships in Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow. Samsung.com’s exclusive fourth color is called Green Shadow. You can have it in 12/256GB or 12/512GB configurations; prices are €2,200 and €2,400, respectively. You shouldn't judge the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra on its specs or the way it looks on a webpage. Half of the charm of these folding phones is the way they all feel different than your regular slab phone. And the Galaxy Z...

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iPhone Ultra is now rumored to be delayed, again

In the latest episode of 'will it, won't it?', a new report claims the iPhone Ultra may be delayed after all. This comes after some recent rumors saying it was actually not delayed, which followed a few earlier reports that said it was. At this point, we can't be sure either way. Still, most of the latest rumors have at least agreed that the iPhone Ultra will be unveiled as scheduled in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. So now the question is just whether it will be available in stores at the same time as those two devices or not. Today's report claims...

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Samsung is giving the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 five years of updates

Yesterday during its big Unpacked event in London, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. Both of these are going to receive five major OS upgrades as well as five years of security updates, the company has now confirmed. [#InlinePriceWidget,14813,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14805,1#] They are going to be released on August 7 running Wear OS 7 and Samsung's own One UI 9 Watch on top. Older Samsung Galaxy Watches were promised four major OS upgrades and four years of security updates, and the company hasn't updated that promise. So if you want the maximum amount of...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 in for review

We've got an extensive hands-on with the new Galaxy Z Fold8, as well as a detailed look at how it compares to the Z Fold8 Ultra for different content types, now it's time to unbox the phone as it joins our review queue. It comes in Graphite, Cream, and Lavender. Samsung.com offers an exclusive fourth color, Pistachio. Prices start from €1,999/£1,699 for the 12/256GB model. You get a USB-C cable in the box. In the hand, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is something of a novelty. We've become accustomed to tall and narrow foldables, and this one is the exact opposite. The first impression of many...

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Google Pixel Watch 5's key specs revealed via Google Play Console listing

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is expected to go official on August 12 alongside the Pixel 11 series smartphones. Recently leaked renders revealed the Pixel Watch 5 will look identical to the Pixel Watch 4. Now a Google Play Console listing reveals the Pixel Watch 5's CPU and GPU will also be the same as its predecessor. The Google Pixel Watch 5, codenamed "godric," is listed on the Google Play Console with Qualcomm's SW5100 SoC, the same base chip used by Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4. The Pixel Watch 5 also has four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz and an Adreno 702 GPU, like last year's Pixel...

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Indian Redmi Note 17 runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and RAM amount

Redmi unveiled the Note 17 and Note 17 Pro in China earlier this month, and now it looks like the Note 17 headed to India has just run Geekbench. As usual, this means there's a listing for it in the Geekbench online database, and that it reveals the chipset at the helm. It's the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC, same as in the Chinese Note 17. This is aided by 8GB of RAM in the specific unit that ran the benchmark. The phone runs Android 16. As you can see in the screenshot below, it managed a 950 single-core score and a 2,324 multi-core score in Geekbench 6.7.1. According to a recent rumor,...

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Oppo Find X10 family is being tested against the iPhone 17 Pro, live shots prove

According to new information from a tipster on X, Oppo is currently testing the upcoming Find X10, Find X10 Pro, and Find X10 Pro Max alongside the iPhone 17 Pro, presumably to compare their camera prowess against Apple’s latest flagship. The images below seem to show all three devices in a rig with the iPhone 17 Pro, and even though the Oppos are inside a case that's meant to obscure their designs, we can make out the fact that they all appear to have an iPhone-like two-part rear panel design. Or, to put it another way, an iPhone-like gigantic rectangular camera island that stretches...

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Sony launches FX5 cinema camera with open gate recording

Sony has launched the newest member of its compact cinema camera series in the form of the FX5. In another timeline, the FX5 may have just been an update to the Sony FX3 that launched in 2021, but in the current market it will be launching at a higher price, while the FX3 continues to be on sale. The FX5 launches with enough new toys to make the current and potential FX3 buyers jump ship. It has a new 16.6MP full-frame fully-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor along with a BIONZ XR2 processor with built-in AI processing. You can record up to 5K 60fps and 4K 120fps video right now, and 5K...

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Apple Upgrade program is coming next week with up to 36-month payment plans

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning to launch a new device leasing program in partnership with Klarna. It will be called Apple Upgrade and will require a soft credit check. It will apparently work like a subscription, with iPhone and Apple Watch leases running for 24 months and iPad and Mac leases running for 36 months. The Apple Watch SE, the base iPad, the iPhone 16, and the MacBook Neo will be excluded from the program. You will be able to pay off the device early and upgrade early to a new model, as well as decide whether to return or keep the device at the end...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G review

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Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is on hold

The bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery was won by Paramount Skydance, which forced Netflix to drop out. The deal has however been put on hold by a judge. Twelve US state attorneys general requested a temporary restraining order to block Paramount Skydance from closing the deal, and US District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin of the Northern District of California granted the request. The deal is now effectively on hold for the next 14 days. On August 3, the judge will hold a hearing on the state attorneys general's motion for a preliminary injunction, which would freeze the deal until...

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Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone may offer a 7-inch screen

Apple's iPhone will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, and the company is rumored to mark the occasion with a major redesign for its iPhone Pro lineup. The upcoming models are likely to go by the iPhone 20 moniker and are said to feature an edge-to-edge quad-curved display and solid-state buttons. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has now claimed that Apple is testing a 6.96-inch display, which could make its way to the iPhone 20 Pro Max. Image generated using Gemini AI While that's only 0.06 inches larger than the panel on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max, the tipster...

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European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for counterfeit goods

The European Commission has today issued a fine of €550 million against the Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress for failing to "diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products", according to the official press release. The company was found to be breaching its obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA mandates that online platforms like AliExpress take measures to review potentially illegal products, and AliExpress apparently "overestimated the effectiveness of its system in detecting and removing illegal products"....

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Apple Sports app adds more soccer following the World Cup

The Apple Sports app has received a new update today to version 4.2, which was published a few hours ago. With this update, the app has added support for following the Belgian Pro League, Danish Superliga, Dutch Eredivisie, Japanese J1 League, Polish Ekstraklasa, Scottish Premiership, and the Swiss Super League. The Apple Sports app So, with these additions, soccer fans old and new can keep up with the most important soccer leagues worldwide. The update also adds the ability to see formations across most soccer leagues, so it's easier to visualize the starting lineup for each...

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Samsung unveils tandem OLED display for laptops that can reach 1,600 nits peak brightness

A couple of weeks ago, VESA introduced a new top-level certification for displays called DisplayHDR True Black 1400, which increases the brightness requirement by 40% compared to the previous top standard (you guessed it, it’s up to 1,400 nits now). Samsung just announced that its new OLED display has earned this certification and that it is already supplying panels to laptop manufacturers. The certification requires that black pixels remain at 0.0005 nits or lower while white pixels blast out 1,400 nits at 10% On Pixel Ratio (i.e. 10% of screen pixels are showing white, the rest are...

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 details leak, here's what to expect

Qualcomm is working on a new chipset with the model number SM4875, and details about it have now been leaked. This is expected to be called Snapdragon 4 Gen 6, and thus will obviously be the successor to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, which was unveiled back in May. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 comes with a very similar configuration of its CPU to that of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. It uses two Kryo Gold cores and six Kryo Silver cores. Unfortunately the leaked diagram you can see below doesn't show the clock speeds. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 6's GPU is now the Adreno 6 series (compared to the Adreno 4...

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Oppo A7 Pro Max is coming soon with a 10,000mAh battery

A new leak suggests Oppo is gearing up to launch its A7 series of smartphones. The leak also reveals the key specifications of one of the lineup's rumored models, the Oppo A7 Pro Max. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the alleged specs of the Oppo A7 Pro Max in a post on Weibo. The phone is tipped to be Oppo's first to pack a 10,000mAh battery, corroborating an earlier leak from June. Oppo A6 Pro According to the leak, the Oppo A7 Pro Max will sport a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The smartphone is tipped to be powered by the...

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Samsung to reportedly produce more Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide units than Fold8 Ultra and Flip8

Ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, a new supply chain report has revealed the company's planned production volumes for its upcoming Galaxy Z foldable smartphones. The report, citing industry sources, claims that Samsung has set a higher production target for the wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 than the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8. According to the report, Samsung has asked its suppliers to produce around 2.8 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold8. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is said to have a production target of roughly 2 million units, while the...

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vivo X300 E to debut next week with a 7,200mAh battery, Zeiss Telephoto lens

After weeks of rumors, vivo has officially confirmed the X300 E. The smartphone will be available for purchase in China next week. vivo has also revealed its design, color options, and a few key specs. The vivo X300 E will go on sale in China on July 27, with pre-orders already live through the company's official online store. The smartphone will be available in black, orange, and white color options. It sports a square camera module housing a Zeiss-branded triple rear camera setup, including a periscope telephoto lens. vivo has also confirmed that the X300 E will pack a 7,200mAh...

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Samsung acknowledges the Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem, a fix is underway

Soon after the Galaxy S26 Ultra release, reports online about a red screen issue started surfacing. Up until now, no one knew what the underlying cause was, and many speculated that it was a hardware problem related to the first-generation Privacy Display OLED. However, Samsung came out with an official statement, and an executive even explained what's causing the issue. Turns out, it's not a hardware problem, and it's fixable via a software update. According to Samsung's exec, the color balance may turn reddish when the OLED is exposed to strong ambient lighting. So to tackle the...

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Boy band BTS' J-Hope teases the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ahead of launch

Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London, where it's expected to unveil its new folding smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip8. We already know what these foldables will look like due to previous leaks, but we are now getting our best look yet at a working Fold8 as it's teased by BTS member J-Hope. South Korean boy band BTS' Jung Ho-seok, known professionally as J-Hope, posted a short Instagram Story on his account teasing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. There's nothing new to glean from this Story, but it corroborates...

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Android lockscreen bypass allows Gemini to send SMS without verification

These things happen from time to time, especially when dealing with such complex software with so many edge cases and even more so with software with special privileges like Gemini’s ability to run from the lock screen. In traditional “hacking” circles, this is known as an authentication bypass vulnerability or a lockscreen bypass. It is always so fascinating to observe what things people find or often stumble upon. You can see the short video for yourself. Still, it goes something like this: The user has mindfully disabled access from Gemini to certain apps like Messages, so naturally,...

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Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get more expensive

Apple has increased the prices of Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions in the US and other countries. In the US, the individual Apple Music plan is up from $10.99 to $11.99, while the student and family plans now cost $6.99 (up from $5.99) and $19.99 (up from $16.99), respectively. The price of the individual Apple One plan remains unchanged at $19.95. But the family and premier plans got costlier by $2, as they are now priced at $27.95 and $39.95, respectively. Commenting on the price hike, Apple said, “As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its...

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Google starts sending invites for the Pixel 11 series launch event in India

Google sent invites to the media in the US last week for the Pixel 11 series launch event, which will be held in New York City on August 12 at 6 PM ET. Now, the Mountain View-based tech giant has sent out invites in India as well. The Google Pixel 11 series launch event in India will be hosted on August 13 in Gurugram. The invite doesn't mention when the event will begin, but it could start at 12 PM local time, after which we'll receive details on pricing and availability for the Pixel 11 series in India. Google is yet to make any announcements regarding the Pixel 11 series launch...

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Deals: vivo X300 models on sale (with a free charger), Galaxy A37 gets a deep price cut

Amazon is running a promo that gives you a free 90W FlashCharge adapter with one of several high-end models. This is on top of regular discounts, of course. The vivo X300 Pro, for example, is 16% off. This model is equipped with a 50MP 1/1.28” main camera, a 200MP 3.7x/85mm periscope and a 50MP ultra-wide. It is powered by the Dimensity 9500 and a 5,440mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The screen is a 6.78” 120Hz LTPO panel with Dolby Vision. vivo X300 Pro €230 offfree 90W charger ...

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Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max in for review

We brought you a hands-on with the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max from the launch event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Now, it's time to bring the phone to our headquarters and start its review. The phone ships with a USB cable, a clear hard case, and a 100W charger in the box. There may be variations of this, depending on the location, similar to the situation with the battery - European customers will get a 5,500mAh battery, while elsewhere, units will have a 6,000mAh power pack. Unboxing the Pura 90s Pro Max We already went into detail with the phone in our hands-on. It's very...

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Motorola issues official statement on the Edge 70 Max's software update policy

Following up on our editorial regarding its incredibly confusing software support policy for the recently announced Edge 70 Max, Motorola reached out to us to clarify the matter. The company rep, who contacted us following our story, had this to say: We can confirm that Edge 70 Max arrives with up to 3 OS upgrades and up to 5 years of SMR. Lenovo and Motorola Mobility are committed to meeting the principles set out in the Lot X regulation and will continue to provide security, corrective and functionality updates to our phones and tablets, to help ensure the longevity and operation of...

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Samsung is adding yet another preinstalled app to Galaxy phones, but there's a silver lining

Companies can’t help themselves and do things that might have sounded nice in the boardroom but are met with groans from actual consumers. We suspect this will be one of those things – Samsung US just announced that select Galaxy phones and tablets will come with the Amazon Music app pre-installed. To be fair, the bloatware comes with a perk – you get a free 3-month subscription. This gives you access to all the songs and podcasts on the service as well as one free audiobook from Audible per month. The Amazon Music Unlimited subscription is $13 a month and you can only get a 1-month...

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Google rebrands NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook

Google's NotebookLM started off as a small Google Labs experiment back in 2023, but it has grown tremendously since then, reaching more than 30 million people and over 600,000 organizations. Thus, the company has realized that the product has basically outgrown its name. So, today, Google is announcing that it is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. It will (at least for now) remain a standalone product "focused on being your premier research tool", but it will also "do more across the Google ecosystem, including inside the Gemini app and Google Search", the company says. ...

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New leak reveals Apple's plans for the OLED iPad mini and the next base iPad

According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is going to launch the OLED iPad mini "as early as this fall". It will be released by October, apparently. A recent rumor claimed that while the iPad mini will have an OLED display, it will not get ProMotion so it will be stuck with a 60Hz refresh rate. The OLED iPad mini may be more expensive than the current model, which now starts at $599 following Apple's recent price hike. This is the current iPad mini Apple is reportedly also working on a new iPad Air with an OLED screen, while the base iPad will continue to use LCD...

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EU adds exemptions to its removable battery rule for smartwatches, fitness trackers, ear buds

Back in 2022, the EU prepared new legislation that will bring back user-replaceable batteries on electronic devices. This will go into effect in February 2027, but some companies are already making the jump – for example, Nintendo released a special Switch 2 with a replaceable battery. But what about devices where having a replaceable battery might affect features such as water resistance? Well, the EU just added several exemptions just for such cases. An important category is the so-called “wet appliances”. These include: “wearable devices, such as wireless earbuds, heart rate monitor...

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Google Pixel 11 teaser video confirms Pixel Glow feature, pre-order date

Last week, Google announced that it will be unveiling the Pixel 11 family at an event in New York City on August 12. Now, the company has uploaded a very short teaser video for the devices onto the homepage of its online store of all places. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. The video shows a much-rumored upcoming feature called Pixel Glow, which is basically a circular LED light that can show a full range of colors. This will be used as a glorified notification light, of course. With its full-color array, hopefully it will be customizable to show different colors for...

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More details about OpenAI's smart speaker surface

OpenAI's first device will be a screen-less smart speaker, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It will be designed to be used inside the home but will be easy to move around the house and will use a rechargeable battery. Like any other smart speaker, it will be able to control smart home appliances, play media, answer questions, respond to messages, and of course this being an OpenAI product, it will have ChatGPT built-in. The chatbot will use a more advanced version of the new ChatGPT voice mode, with which you can have a true back-and-forth conversation, interrupting...

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Huawei MatePad Air (2026) hands-on

During its yesterday's event in Malaysia, Huawei introduced the Pura 90s series along with the FreeClip 2 S and MatePad Air (2026). We had our chance to meet the devices in person, so here's a quick rundown of the updated MatePad Air for this year. MatePad Air (2026) Just like its predecessor, the MatePad Air (2026) features a 12-inch display, but instead of a plain old IPS LCD panel, the newer Air swaps it out for a brighter OLED one with a 144Hz refresh rate. What's more, the screen features Huawei's PaperMatte coating that makes it look like paper. Reflections are reduced,...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra full specs leak

We recently saw leaked renders showing Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and now it's time for their full specs. These have been leaked today by a usually reliable source, so let's dive right in. As you may already know, the Galaxy Z Fold8 will be the wide-style foldable that's aiming to compete with the iPhone Ultra. This will have a 7.6-inch 2448x1848 main folding screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, and a 5.5-inch cover display with 1248x1972 resolution. Both panels will have 120Hz refresh rate. The display substrate is titanium now, which should make the crease...

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Samsung teases Flex Titanium tech, a key innovation for its next-gen foldables

The Galaxy Z Fold7 featured a third generation of Armor FlexHinge, which was 27% thinner and 43% lighter than the hinge inside the Z Fold6. Now the company is introducing the next innovation that will make foldable displays even tougher and slimmer while minimizing the crease – Flex Titanium. This is just a preview of what is to come on Wednesday next week. The Flex Titanium technology promises a more refined viewing experience for the new Z Folds, while making the display more resistant to external shocks and the wear and tear of being folded and unfolded hundreds of thousands of...

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Huawei Pura 90s Pro hands-on: a look at the more compact option in the duo

Huawei just announced its new Pura 90s phones - the Pura 90s Pro and the Pura 90s Pro Max. Two very similar phones but for slightly different crowds. Of course, the Pro Max gives you all the top-end features while the 90s Pro comes in a more compact footprint with minimal trade-offs. We already did a detailed hands-on of the Pura 90s Pro Max showing what the camera system is capable of. Huawei Pura 90s Pro The most notable difference between the two devices is the display size. The Pura 90s Pro gets a 6.6-inch screen, but doesn't skimp on the features. Just like the Pura 90s...

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China smartphone market shrank in Q2, but Huawei and Apple bucked the trend

Omdia released its global smartphone market share report for the second quarter of this year (April-June) yesterday, and today it's following up with the picture for the Mainland China market. Overall shipments have declined by 2% compared to Q2 2025. Despite that, both Huawei and Apple have managed to grow their shipments and market shares. As you can see below, Huawei shipped a record 15.2 million devices for a 23% market share, up from 12.2 million and 18%, respectively, in the year-ago quarter. Apple, on the other hand, shipped 12.4 million iPhones for a 19% market share, up...

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The biggest change rumored for the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may not be happening

Back in April a rumor from Korea claimed that Samsung was redesigning the rears of the entire Galaxy S27 family, with the camera island being moved around in order for the company to be able to finally fit magnets for wireless charging to its flagship phones. A few days later the speculative render seen below emerged, purportedly showing the design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra (which is also expected to come with only three cameras). However, today a new rumor from Korea claims that Samsung hasn't decided anything yet. This source says all of the rumored designs (including the one...

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New Google Pixel 11 renders show it in three colors

Google is announcing the Pixel 11 family on August 12, and we've already seen the Pixel 11 in CAD-based renders a while back. Now, three new renders have surfaced seemingly depicting the device in three different colors. These have been found on Amazon as part of listings that appear to be placeholders or drafts for the upcoming device. The listings in question are sold and shipped by Amazon itself and show as part of the Google Store on the platform. Google Pixel 11 renders However, the names of these colors don't quite match what has been leaked so far. They are called...

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European Commission plans to limit children's access to social media

The European Commission will propose new rules limiting children's access to social media across the EU later this year, per Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The move follows recommendations from an expert panel tasked with finding ways to better protect minors from online harms. Under the recommendations, children under 13 would only be allowed limited, supervised access to social media. Restrictions would gradually ease as they get older, however. The panel also called for platforms to prove they're safe for young users before granting access, shifting more responsibility...

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Leak suggests Galaxy Z Flip8 will be lighter than the Z Flip7

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has revealed new details about the Galaxy Z Flip8’s weight and thickness. According to tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Z Flip8 will weigh around 180 grams, making it 8 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip7, which weighs 188 grams. Leaked Galaxy Z Flip8 render While the difference may seem minor on paper, the reduced weight could make the Galaxy Z Flip8 feel more comfortable to use. The tipster also reiterated that the Galaxy Z...

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Motorola Edge 70 Max hands-on video surfaces ahead of launch

Just two days ahead of its official launch, a hands-on video of the Motorola Edge 70 Max has surfaced online offering a closer look at its design from every angle. Meanwhile, a new set of official-looking renders has also leaked, revealing the phone in all of its color options. The hands-on video reveals that the Motorola Edge 70 Max will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA primary rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). Here's the good look at the Motorola Edge 70 Max.#Motorola #MotorolaEdge70Max pic.twitter.com/ZWghNsXvl9— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) July 12, 2026 Motorola has already...

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Insta360 X6 leak reveals smaller design, pricing

The Insta360 X6 appears to be nearing its official debut. Ahead of the expected launch, WinFuture's Roland Quandt has shared the action camera's marketing images, key specifications, and expected European pricing. The leaked marketing images suggest that the Insta360 X6 will arrive with a noticeably more compact design, although its overall look remains largely in line with the Insta360 X5. Like its predecessor, the camera features a fisheye lens on both the front and the back. The display now sits directly below the rear camera, while the power and record buttons, as well as the...

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