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96 stories this week from 1 outlet in Bulgaria.

  1. Motorola Edge 70 Neo key specifications leak
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    Motorola accidentally teased the yet to launch Edge 70 Neo back in August, which was followed by leaked renders later that month. The renders showcased the phone’s design and color options, but a new leak has now revealed its key…

  2. Apple teases more launches this week after the new iPad mini
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    Apple has scheduled an event for this Wednesday, October 28, but it's not waiting until then to announce new products. Today, it unveiled the new iPad mini, and according to Greg Joswiak, Apple's SVP of Worldwide Marketing, that's only the…

  3. Samsung is reportedly making 20% fewer Galaxy A phones this quarter
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    Memory prices have been skyrocketing for a while now, and that has been eating into smartphone makers' margins. Samsung's mobile division in particular is reportedly facing its first-ever annual loss. Today, a new report out of Korea…

  4. The OLED iPad mini is here with A20 Pro chip and acoustic display speakers
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    Apple unveiled its updated iPad mini model, which brings the first OLED display to the mini line. Alongside the expected display upgrade, Apple outfitted the new mini model with its latest Apple A20 Pro chip, though there is a catch. The…

  5. Oppo Find X10 Ultra's full camera setup leaks
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    Oppo's Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max went global recently, but the brand's top camera flagship for this generation is still a few months away. Today, Digital Chat Station posted what's allegedly the full camera setup of the Find X10 Ultra…

  6. iPhone Duo bend test doesn't end well
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    Earlier today, we wrote about iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo, which addressed some of the concerns about the phone's inner folding screen and its hinge design - we've already seen plenty of reports about the inner screen getting…

  7. OnePlus Ace 7 Pro camera specs and samples revealed ahead of launch
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    Ahead of its launch later this week, OnePlus has been slowly teasing the Ace 7 lineup’s features. Today, the company has revealed the Ace 7 Pro’s rear camera details and also shared several camera samples. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro will…

  8. OnePlus Buds Clip go official with dual drivers and up to 40 hours of battery life
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    Without much fanfare, OnePlus announced its first clip-on earbuds – the aptly named OnePlus Clip. And while the brand's smartphones are no longer available in Europe and the US, the Buds Clip will be available in some global regions, as…

  9. Poco X8s debuts with a 6.35-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset
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    The Poco X8 series gets a new model in global markets. Poco has unveiled the new X8s with a compact design and a triple-rear camera setup. It features a 6.35-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of…

  10. iPhone Duo teardown reveals it is fairly repairable but its complex hinge is worrying
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    The iPhone Duo is the hottest thing in tech right now and iFixit have published their signature teardown. It addresses the recent reports of malfunctioning hinges on some early units while also giving us an in-depth look at the internals…

  11. vivo Y600 is official with a 10,000mAh battery and 6.83-inch display
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    The vivo Y600 is now available for pre-order in China, as promised, with open sales set to begin on October 30. The phone packs a massive 10,000mAh battery and has also earned a Guinness World Record for battery endurance. As per the…

  12. OnePlus 15 starts receiving the stable ColorOS 17 update based on Android 17
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    Back in July, OnePlus confirmed that all eligible OnePlus devices will switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS with the Android 17 update, in all regions. Now, that switch is starting to happen for the OnePlus 15, which is getting the stable…

  13. Early iPhone Duo buyers report inner display damage caused by a potential hinge defect
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    Buyers of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are reporting a serious issue online with their purchase. All reports demonstrate a common pattern of a vertical and a horizontal line appearing on the inner display as a result of a…

  14. Weekly poll results: the OnePlus 16 could have been a global hit
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    The results from last week’s poll are in – the OnePlus 16 might have been a global hit, had the company pulled out of most markets. The brand is still strong and even the value proposition is strong, despite the higher than usual price for…

  15. Deals: Oppo Find X10 series gets pre-order discounts, iPhone Duo goes on sale
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    Oppo recently launched the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max in global markets, and both phones are now available for pre-order in the UK. Meanwhile, Apple’s iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale, but delivery estimates still stretch to late…

  16. Weekly poll: are you interested in the Oppo Find X10 or the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max?
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    Oppo is working on faster launches for its new models in Europe – the Find X10 series launched in China a month ago and it arrived in Europe and in India earlier this week. Are you interested in one of the Find X10 phones? Did your answer…

  17. Huawei Pura 90 Plus appears in live images ahead of launch, chipset revealed
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    Huawei officially confirmed the Pura 90 Plus earlier today and opened pre-orders for it in China ahead of its October 28 launch. The company hasn't revealed any specs yet, but units of the phone are already on display in its retail stores…

  18. CMF Speaker S unboxing and hands-on
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    Portable Bluetooth speakers are among the most diverse product groups nowadays. They come in all shapes and sizes, materials, colors, and pack different features. But CMF makes possibly the most interesting of them all. Meet the CMF…

  19. Deals: iPhone Duo launches, faces off against Galaxy Z Fold8, Motorola Razr Fold and others
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    The iPhone Duo officially started shipping this Friday. Apple has warned that there will be limited in-store inventory and online purchases are facing long waiting times. Apple is working on building more units, but that will take some…

  20. Oppo Find X10 and X10 Pro Max go global, OLED MacBook coming on Oct 28
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    Apple will launch its first touchscreen OLED MacBook on October 28. The company sent out the official invite with the tagline "Pro and tell", and it works nicely with what the reports have said all along - expect the new OLED-clad…

  21. OnePlus shows the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in all colors
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    OnePlus is launching the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China on October 29. Ahead of that, today the company has shown both of them in all the colors in which they will be available to purchase - and that's three each. The OnePlus Ace 7 will be…

  22. vivo S70 tipped to launch soon with teleconverter support
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    vivo unveiled the S60 series in China in May this year, but a new leak claims that the company is already preparing its successor, the vivo S70. The leak also suggests that the phone will support a teleconverter. Tipster Digital Chat…

  23. Deals: the Oppo Find X10 series and the iPhone Duo launch, here are some alternatives too
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    This week saw two major launches – the Oppo Find X10 series went global and the Apple iPhone Duo started shipping. Let’s have a look at the Oppo first. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is a beast of a phone – in our review, we call it “an Ultra…

  24. RedMagic reveals when its phones are getting RedMagic OS 12 based on Android 17
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    RedMagic OS 12 is based on Android 17, and it debuted on the RedMagic 12 Pro+ last week. Today, RedMagic has announced which of its existing phones and tablets will get the update, and when. The RedMagic 11 Pro and 11S Pro series go first…

  25. Upcoming Realme 17 Pro series phone's key specs leak
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    Realme launched the Realme 16 Pro+ and the 16 Pro back in January, and now the first details about their successors are starting to show up. Today, a tipster on X has shared the key specs of an upcoming Realme handset that's said to be…

  26. Deal: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is $300 cheaper than the iPhone Duo
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    Today marks the official start of shipping for the iPhone Duo, but unless you pre-ordered one, you will have to wait a while for a unit to become available. While you wait, you can have a look at what Samsung has to offer. The Samsung…

  27. Samsung extends its Certified Re-Newed program to Amazon US
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    Samsung has put a new twist on its Certified Re-Newed program – the refurbished phones are now also available on Amazon.com in the US. Previously, you could only get them from Samsung itself. This is the store page on Amazon where you can…

  28. Counterpoint: Global PC shipments were down 21% in Q3
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    A new Counterpoint Research report revealed that global PC shipments totaled 57 million units during the July-September period (Q3). The figure represents a 21% decline compared to the same time last year, with all major brands…

  29. Apple celebrates iPod's 25th anniversary with fun easter egg
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    The original iPod turns 25 today and Apple decided to celebrate the milestone with a fun easter egg on the Apple Music website. Going to music.apple.com/us/ipod will reveal a fully functional digital version of the first-gen music player…

  30. Oura sues Ultrahuman in the US once again, threatening the new Ring Pro
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    Last year, the Finnish company Oura sued the India-based Ultrahuman in the US over patent infringement. Oura argued that Ultrahuman violated a patent, and the court found the latter guilty. Subsequently, the Ultrahuman Ring Air was pulled…

  31. vivo Y600 carrier listing reveals key specs ahead of launch
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    vivo has already confirmed that the Y600 will launch in China on October 30, with pre-orders opening on October 26. Now, the phone has shown up in China Telecom's terminal database with the model number V2607A, and the listing reveals most…

  32. Huawei Enjoy 100 series launch date confirmed, pre-orders open
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    The Huawei Enjoy 100 series now has a launch date. Huawei has announced that the lineup will be unveiled on October 28 at 14:30 local time in China, and pre-orders have already opened today through Huawei's online store, authorized…

  33. Here's your first look at Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Fit4
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    Samsung is expected to launch a successor to its affordable Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker soon. While we await an official announcement, leaked renders of the alleged Galaxy Fit4 have surfaced online, offering a first look at its design and…

  34. iPhone Duo is now shipping
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    After being on pre-order for a whole week, the iPhone Duo is now officially available across 70 countries and regions. Those who placed their pre-orders on time last week will hopefully be getting their devices today and Apple will have…

  35. Huawei Pura 90 Plus to launch next week, design and color options revealed
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    Huawei has officially confirmed the Pura 90 Plus and opened pre-orders for the phone in China. The company has also revealed its design, color options, and storage configurations. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus will go on sale in China on October…

  36. vivo X500 Ultra may launch globally
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    A vivo executive recently said the X500 Ultra will be unveiled in China in March or April next year, and it looks like the phone won't stay confined to that one market. Today, its global version has shown up in an IMEI database in Türkiye…

  37. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro batteries pictured in a new certification
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    The Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra have been making the certification rounds for a while now, and their batteries have just shown up in the Safety Korea database, complete with photos. The batteries have the model numbers EB-BS957CBY…

  38. The vivo X500 Ultra could get a downgraded main rear sensor
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    Yesterday, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the latest engineering sample of the vivo X500 Ultra featured a new 200MP camera with a 1/1.2-inch sensor. The tipster has now shared details about the upcoming flagship’s main camera…

  39. Two more Nothing phones get Nothing OS 5.0 beta
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    Back in late August, Nothing unveiled Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 and opened its beta to the Phone (3). The program has since expanded to more devices, and the Phone (3) is already receiving the stable version. Today the open beta…

  40. This is Samsung's next foldable and it's launching in just a few days
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    Samsung is getting ready to launch the W27, its latest China-exclusive luxury foldable, and the device has now appeared in a leaked photo. According to a well-known tipster, it will be unveiled on October 29, and its specs are identical to…

  41. Apple is testing iPhone Duo 2 prototype with this key upgrade
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    The iPhone Duo is now slowly making its way to users who placed their pre-orders last week and the first round of reviews are already out. The consensus is that it suffers from typical first-gen product shortcomings and most reviewers are…

  42. WhatsApp expands its testing of scheduled messages to iOS
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    Earlier this month, WhatsApp started testing scheduled messages with some beta testers on Android, after the feature had been in development since at least February. Now it's making its way to iOS too, rolling out to some users of the…

  43. Apple reportedly orders 44% more iPhone Duo units from its suppliers
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    The iPhone Duo has been in very high demand since pre-orders started last week, with shipping dates slipping all the way to January within hours. Now, a new report claims Apple has responded by raising its iPhone Duo shipment target by…

  44. Meta hit with $25B fine in New Mexico
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    The 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal was one of the largest user data breaches in history and its repercussions for Meta are still felt to this day. Following a two-week trial, a jury in the State District Court in Santa Fe ruled that Meta…

  45. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 duo beats Fold7 sales by 45% in Europe, with a catch
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    Back in September, Samsung said that combined sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in Europe were 50% higher than those of the Galaxy Z Fold7 last year. Today, the company is back with an update that covers the first nine…

  46. Here's how many Honor 700 series models are coming
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    Honor's 600 series launched in China back in May with three models - the Honor 600, the Honor 600 Pro, and a cheaper Honor 600 Vitality Edition - while the global market only got the Honor 600 and 600 Pro. Now, a tipster on Weibo claims…

  47. Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max launch in India, here is how much they cost
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    Oppo kicked off the global rollout of the Find X10 series yesterday, though the timing of the launch was a bit late for India, so instead the company scheduled a dedicated event for today. Besides the phone duo, the launch event also…

  48. Apple must allow third-party app stores on the iPhone, the Federal Court of Australia rules
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    Epic Games’ legal battle against Apple just notched another victory, this time in Australia. This whole thing was kicked off by Epic wanting to use an alternative payment system for Fortnite on Apple devices. In late 2021, a US judge ruled…

  49. Leak suggests Huawei Pura 90 Plus will get a 1-inch type main camera with variable aperture
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    Huawei brought the Pura 90 series to China in April this year. Now, a tipster claims that the company is preparing to add a new Pura 90 Plus variant to the lineup. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Pura 90 Plus will feature a…

  50. vivo Y600 to debut next week with a 10,000mAh battery
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    Earlier this month, the vivo Y600 appeared on the Google Play Console, and vivo has now confirmed its launch in China. vivo has also revealed that the phone will pack a massive 10,000mAh battery. The vivo Y600 will launch in China on…

  51. iPhone Duo is getting Apple Pencil support very soon, Reachability too
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    When Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo back in September, it said Apple Pencil support would arrive "later this year". With the foldable only going on sale this Friday, and Apple usually releasing its bigger software updates in December, it…

  52. Bose acquires Skullcandy
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    Bose Corporation is acquiring lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy. A joint press release reveals that the two companies will combine Bose’s audio expertise with Skullcandy’s design and community connections for their future products. As such…

  53. New evidence points to the vivo X500 E being a rebranded vivo V80
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    Earlier this year, vivo launched the X300 E, which was an upgraded version of the V70 – it had a similar 6.59” display, the same 50+50+8MP camera setup and a nearly identical design. However, the X-series phone had a premium chipset…

  54. These are the Oppo Reno17 models launching in India according to a new rumor
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    Earlier today, the Oppo Reno17 Pro had its specs leak, and we also recently heard that it may skip India. Now a tipster on X has backed that up, and also revealed which devices in the family will actually make it to India: the Reno17 and…

  55. Here's when the OnePlus Ace 7 series is launching
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    OnePlus has finally set a launch date for its upcoming Ace 7 series in China. The lineup is confirmed to include the Ace 7 and the Ace 7 Pro. The company has also revealed the key specs of the Pro variant. The OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro…

  56. Sony Xperia 1 VII gets Android 17 update
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    Following the Xperia 1 VIII (MK8)’s Android 17 update, Sony has now begun seeding the latest version of Google’s mobile OS to the Xperia 1 VII (MK7). Several Xperia 1 VII users on Reddit have reported that the Android 17 update is now…

  57. Oppo Enco X4 unboxing and hands-on
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    These are Oppo's Enco X4 earbuds, its flagship noise-cancelling product, which just made its international debut. The buds are launching alongside the Oppo Find X10 series. In the box, you get the Enco X4 in its case along with S, M, and L…

  58. iQOO 16R receives its first certification ahead of release
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    Last week we told you that the iQOO Z12 Turbo's chipset leaked along with its screen size, and that it will very likely be sold outside of China as the iQOO 16R, just like the Z11 Turbo became the iQOO 15R. Today, the iQOO 16R has received…

  59. Another nubia A76 4G debuts quietly with a larger display, faster charging battery
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    The nubia A75 came out in early 2024 – it was an affordable 4G phone. Since then, the company has introduced the nubia A76 4G and the nubia A77 4G. Now it’s time to say hello to the nubia A76! Wait, what? Okay, this is another case of…

  60. OnePlus Turbo Pro to borrow a lot from the OnePlus 16, key specs leak
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    OnePlus launched the Turbo 6 in China back in January, and that phone later served as the basis for the Nord 6, which launched in April. Now, Digital Chat Station on Weibo says a Turbo Pro is on the way too, and it should arrive around the…

  61. Apple warns of limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in buyers on launch day
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    The iPhone Duo goes on sale this Friday, October 23, but if you were hoping to just walk into an Apple Store and pick one up, you may want to rethink that plan. In a statement, Apple says there will be "limited" availability for walk-in…

  62. Spotify launches podcast Memberships, creators keep 90% of the revenue
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    Spotify first previewed Memberships at its Investor Day back in May, and today the feature is rolling out in 34 markets. It lets eligible podcast creators charge their biggest fans a monthly fee for exclusive content and perks, and it…

  63. Oppo sets its sights on Europe with faster launches and carrier partnerships
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    Until recently, smartphone makers focused on developing markets to grow their market share as the markets for premium phones were close to saturated. However, the massive increases in memory prices have caused makers to do a 180° turn and…

  64. Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading their NAND factories in China
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    Chinese memory maker YMTC became China’s biggest producer of NAND flash chips this year with a market share of 38.5%, up from 28% last year. This allowed it to overtake Samsung, which is #2 with 33.5% share (down from 36%) and SK Hynix…

  65. Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Hasselblad teleconverter kit samples
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    It has become the norm for high-end cameraphones to offer support for a telephoto accessory lens and the Find X10 Pro Max can be outfitted with the Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit. We already did the unboxing a couple of weeks ago, but we now…

  66. Oppo Find X10 Pro Max review
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  67. Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max go global
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    Oppo is launching its Find X10 series internationally today. The exact timing will vary from country to country, but Oppo.com has kicked off sales in several regions already. First, we should note that there is a regional difference in the…

  68. Honor Win RT2 and Win Turbo2 go official with 12,070mAh batteries
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    Honor has unveiled its Win2 series in China, consisting of the Win2, Win RT2, and Win Turbo2. In this post, we’ll focus on the Win RT2 and Win Turbo2, both of which pack massive 12,070mAh batteries. The Honor Win RT2 is powered by the…

  69. Honor Win2 and Win Tablet launch with built-in fans and big batteries
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    Honor launched the Win in China back in December, and today its successor is official after weeks of teasers and leaks. The Honor Win2 arrives alongside the Win RT2 and Win Turbo2, as well as the company's first Win-branded tablet. The…

  70. vivo Buds Ultra launch in Europe with 60dB ANC and dual drivers
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    Back in June, vivo unveiled the TWS 5 Pro buds in China alongside the X Fold6. Now, what looks like the very same pair of earbuds is making its way to Europe under a new name - vivo Buds Ultra. They use a hybrid driver setup, with an…

  71. vivo X500 Ultra said to use a larger telephoto sensor over its predecessor
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    Back in July, well-known tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that vivo was deciding between three 200MP sensors for the telephoto camera on its upcoming camera flagship, the X500 Ultra. Now, the tipster suggests that the company may have…

  72. Lisbon through the lenses of the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max
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    We have an interesting early look at the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max before our review goes live. We were given the chance to take the phone around the streets of Lisbon and take some photos to share with you! It's still pre-announcement, so we…

  73. Omdia: foldable displays shipments will increase 44% this year with a focus on wide foldables
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    Foldables are growing in popularity – market research firm Omdia forecasts that foldable display shipments will rise by an impressive 44% this year, after a 12% decline last year. Note that the forecast is specifically for the inner…

  74. Lava Aura Curve unveiled with curved display, rear screen, and 6,000mAh battery
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    Lava recently unveiled the Virat Curve in India, featuring a curved display and a secondary screen on the back. The company has now introduced the Aura Curve, which offers the same design and specifications but is aimed at the offline…

  75. Redmi K100 to get a 50MP rear camera, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
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    Redmi has revealed more details about the K100 ahead of its launch in China on October 26. The phone will join the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, which were unveiled in August. The Redmi K100 will feature a dual-rear camera setup…

  76. Coolpad unveils the Cool X Wide with a 16:10 display and 50MP camera
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    Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad isn’t a brand we cover often, but the company has just launched the Cool X Wide, a widescreen smartphone similar to the Huawei Pura X View. Naturally, we had to take a closer look. The Coolpad Cool X Wide…

  77. Oppo Reno17 Pro specs leak, and they sound very familiar
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    Oppo's Reno17 series is rumored to launch in China next month, and today prolific tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the key specs of the Reno17 Pro. If you've been following the brand's releases closely, they will sound very…

  78. Apple now sells iPhone 18 Pro repair parts
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    After expanding its partnerships with American suppliers for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo, Apple has also started selling repair parts and tools for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max through its Self Service Repair Store, along…

  79. Apple expands partnerships with American suppliers for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro
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    Today Apple has announced new and expanded partnerships under its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), for critical materials and components used in the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro, since nearly 100 components in those phones, from…

  80. Apple caps iPhone Duo purchases at two per person in an attempt to tackle scalpers
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    Apple opened the iPhone Duo pre-orders about four days ago and seconds after the shipping dates slipped into January next year. With every product in extremely high demand and low on stock, scalpers gather and try to buy the item in large…

  81. UK wants Apple to open up iPhone contactless tech and charge lower fees
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    The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined proposals that would force Apple to open up the NFC tech in the iPhone to more third parties, on more favorable terms. According to the regulator, "Apple's fees and rules are…

  82. Samsung improves the power efficiency of the Exynos modems for the Galaxy S27 phones
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    Samsung’s Exynos-powered phones haven’t had the best reputation when it comes to standby power consumption – their modems tend to use more battery than the modems inside Snapdragon-powered Galaxy phones. But Samsung LSI may have finally…

  83. Verizon's Straight Talk upgrades its unlimited plans without raising prices
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    Straight Talk, which is owned by Verizon, has announced upgrades for its Silver Unlimited, Gold Unlimited, and Platinum Unlimited plans, adding faster 5G Ultra Wideband access, more hotspot data, expanded international coverage, and Home…

  84. The iPhone Duo may not have a visible crease, but the display is soft in that area
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    The part of the iPhone Duo display that is above the hinge is squishy – this can be seen in a video originally posted by Weibo user Kang that was shared by Ice Universe. This is not entirely unexpected, but it’s still interesting to see…

  85. Samsung Galaxy A36's One UI 9 update lands in Europe
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    Samsung started rolling out the update to Android 17 with One UI 9 on top to the Galaxy A36 last week, but it's only been available in South Korea. That has now thankfully changed, as the update is also rolling out in Europe…

  86. Doogee previews the Note60 W: a widescreen slab inspired by the Huawei Pura X View
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    Doogee previewed an interesting phone at the 140th Canton Fair – a widescreen slab phone that seems heavily inspired by the Huawei Pura X View. The Doogee Note60 W has a 6.38” display that seems to have the same 5:3 aspect ratio as the…

  87. Samsung signs huge DRAM and HBM contracts
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    Samsung has reportedly signed a massive five-year long-term memory chip deal that will see the majority of its general-purpose DRAM and HBM memory chips go to “global big tech companies”. A new report from Yonhap News suggests that 70% of…

  88. Shipping dates for the iPhone Duo have been pulled forward for many users
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    Apple got slammed with pre-orders for the iPhone Duo – the demand outstripped supply so badly that shipping dates around the world were quickly pushed back to January 22. But maybe the wait won’t be so bad as multiple users are reporting…

  89. Oppo's wide-screen phone tipped to pack an 8,000mAh battery
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    Several details about Oppo’s rumored wide-screen smartphone have leaked over the past few weeks, with the latest one suggesting that it will feature a triple-rear camera setup with two 200MP sensors. A new leak has now revealed the phone’s…

  90. OnePlus details the dual-airflow fan design on the upcoming Ace 7 series
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    OnePlus has confirmed that the Ace 7 series will launch in China later this month. Alongside, a company executive has shared details about the dual-airflow cooling system featured in the upcoming lineup. While OnePlus has yet to announce…

  91. Apple is already working on a larger and better HomeView
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    Last week, Apple launched the HomeView, its first smart home screen thing, which is affixed to a speaker and rather obviously meant to compete with Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub. The HomeView is basically Apple realizing it…

  92. Huawei Mate X8 specs leak
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    Huawei launched the Mate X7 in November of last year, and according to a new rumor from China, its successor, the Mate X8, is scheduled to become official next month. It will allegedly sport a 6.5-inch cover display, an 8.15-inch inner…

  93. Apple to unveil new MacBook Pro models on October 28
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    Apple has announced its second special event for October, where it is expected to unveil the rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro. The company recently unveiled the HomeView, HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and several smart home products…

  94. Karbonn Rebel 5G is coming soon "for people who see past the hype"
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    Who remembers Karbonn? The Indian brand is preparing a comeback in the smartphone space, having spent the last five years or so in a state of hibernation. But that will end soon. There's a teaser microsite up on Amazon India for the…

  95. New Realme phone gets listed before launch, here are its specs and price
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    The upcoming Realme C01 - not to be confused with the Realme C1 from 2018 - was recently spotted on certification platforms in Malaysia and the UAE with the model number RMX5399, and now a premature listing by a Vietnamese retailer reveals…

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    Back in March, Digital Chat Station reported that the then-upcoming Huawei Enjoy 90 Pro Max would have an 8,500mAh battery. This leak was confirmed a few days later when Huawei made the Enjoy 90 series official. Now the leakster has the…