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This retailer leak doesn't confirm the price, though. Pictured: the Galaxy S24 FE. (Image source: Samsung)

Accidental retailer listing confirms core specs of Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Samsung has yet to fully unveil the Galaxy S25 FE, but leaks have already given a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming Fan Edition flagship phone. Now, an accidental retailer listing has confirmed the core specs of the smar...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Aug 2025 07:40

An aluminum stand in the 10,000 mAh Rokform MagSafe power bank holds the attached phone up for hands-free use. (Image source: Rokform)

Rokform unveils 10,000 mAh power bank with built-in stand for Apple MagSafe-compatible iPhones

Rokform has launched a 10,000 mAh power bank for Apple MagSafe-compatible iPhones. An aluminum stand holds the phone up for hands-free use. A USB-C power connection provides simultaneous pass-through charging of the battery and ph...

David Chien, 25 Aug 2025 23:09

Martvsen's latest macro lens is said to offer 105x magnification. (Image source: Martvsen)

105x macro lens for (almost) every smartphone: MagStack launches on Kickstarter

MagStack Pro aims to provide impressive macro photography on smartphones. By magnetically stacking up to four lenses on top of each other, users can reach 105x magnification and so photograph or film insects, plants or computer ch...

Hannes Brecher, 25 Aug 2025 22:47

Vivo announces imminent launch for 8,200mAh battery smartphone

Rumors of an upcoming Android smartphone from Vivo with a battery passing the 8,000mAh mark led to speculation that it would debut in 2026. Instead, the brand has just announced that it will be here sooner - much sooner. The Y500 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2025 21:27

The "built-in AC" smartphone. (Image source: Realme)

Next-gen smartphone with "built-in AC" showcased

Realme's upcoming smartphone with "built-in AC" is unlike any other already on the market, according to a post from the company. Its version is backed to cool its internals by up to ~43 degrees Fahrenheit without significant alter...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2025 19:46

Extremely affordable $86 smartphone packs 6.7-inch 90 Hz display and six years of OS upgrades

A brand new budget smartphone from Samsung has hit the scene, dubbed the Galaxy A07. The device packs the 3-year old MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, a 5000 mAh battery, and a 90 Hz 6.7-inch display, at a shockingly affordable starting pri...

Sambit Saha, 25 Aug 2025 19:38

The new Belkin Qi2 25W 3-in-1 dock should charge iPhone 16 from 0 to 50% in 25 minutes using iOS 26 or newer. (Image source: Belkin)

iPhone 16 to support faster 25W Qi2 wireless charging with iOS 26

Apple has quietly added 25W Qi2 support in a recent iOS 26 beta, enabling faster 25W wireless charging on iPhone 16 models with third-party Qi2.2 chargers. iOS 26 is expected to debut in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 seri...

Elvis Shida, 25 Aug 2025 18:21

The Vivo X200 Ultra. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Pro Mini launch uncertain as leak suggests compact design and improved optics on standard X300

Last October, Vivo launched the X200 series with three models, including the compact X200 Pro Mini. A new leak now suggests the standard X300 may adopt a compact design with improved optics, leaving the future of the X300 Pro Mini...

Huzefa Baloch, 25 Aug 2025 17:05

Apple's ambitious three-year iPhone renewal plan begins with the iPhone 17 generation in September 2025. (Image source: @TheApplehub)

Bloomberg: Apple's 3-year iPhone plan from the iPhone 17 Air, the iPhone Fold to the anniversary iPhone

September marks the first step in the ambitious renewal of the iPhone design, which has remained virtually unchanged for years. The renewal is planned over three years and is expected to bring not only new form factors such as the...

Alexander Fagot, 25 Aug 2025 16:12

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to look more rounded than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. (Image source: TT Technology)

Leak: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design will be even more iPhone-like

Little remains of the formerly very angular Galaxy Note look in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. In 2026, Samsung is likely to continue the trend of making more and more design adjustments. Possibly in the direction of the iPhone design, as ...

Alexander Fagot, 25 Aug 2025 16:08

A teardown of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 proves that Samsung's flip phone is anything but dustproof. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 teardown reveals very dirty hinge

A recent teardown of the current Galaxy flip phone proves that you should be careful with your Samsung foldables, especially in dusty and dirty environments. Its hinge looks anything but clean after exposure to dirt in the durabil...

Alexander Fagot, 25 Aug 2025 16:06

The Xiaomi 15 launched with a 5,400 mAh battery in China. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 16 series: Polarizing battery specs emerge online

New leaks have now surfaced, providing information on the battery capacities of the upcoming Xiaomi 16 series flagship phones. The vanilla Xiaomi 16, in particular, looks set for a massive 25% jump in that department.

Ricci Rox, 25 Aug 2025 16:02

Xiaomi 16 Pro could come with a 6.8-inch flat screen. Pictured: a promo picture of the 15 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi 16 Pro leak points to major display overhaul from its predecessor

The Xiaomi 16 series phones are expected to be among the first smartphones to feature the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. Past leaks have already suggested some key upgrades, and a new report has now hinted that the Pro model w...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Aug 2025 14:37

A promotional image for Google's QR based verification system in Google Messages. (Image source: Google)

Google is rolling out QR code-based verification in Messages beta

Google is adding an extra layer of security to Messages that helps you verify that you’re replying to an intended contact. The feature is currently available in Google Messages beta.

Rohith Bhaskar, 25 Aug 2025 12:40

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: What is the actual state of reparability?

The Galaxy Z Fold7 failed to impress iFixit, receiving only a low rating. However, Samsung's self-repair programme should make it possible to repair the foldable device without professional help.

Daniel Schmidt, 25 Aug 2025 11:00

The infrared LEDs providing the necessary illumination for night shots are hidden inside the flash module on the right. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Night vision camera tested in outdoor smartphone - how good is it really?

A few days ago, we reviewed the Cubot KingKong 11, which comes with a night vision camera. This should allow you to take photos even in complete darkness. We tried it out to see how good the technology is.

Florian Schmitt, 25 Aug 2025 09:18

The Honor X7d smartphone features a 120 Hz LCD display (Image source: Honor)

Honor X7d debuts with Snapdragon 685 SoC and 120 Hz display

Honor has announced a new affordable smartphone, the X7d, with a large battery and tough durability. The smartphone is equipped with a (two-year-old) Snapdragon 685 processor, a 120 Hz LCD display, a 6,500 mAh battery, and a 108 M...

Abhinav Fating, 25 Aug 2025 09:06

Realme's upcoming smartphone will have a 15,000mAh battery. (Image source: Realme)

First look at Realme's 15,000mAh smartphone with over 5 days of battery life

Realme already announced its plan to unveil a new smartphone with a massive battery capacity on August 27. Ahead of the launch, it has been revealed the phone will actually have a 15,000mAh battery that can last more than 5 days o...

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Aug 2025 22:25

This seems to be the one of the Xiaomi 15T phones. (Image Source: Gadgetsdata)

Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro seemingly leak in full ahead of launch

The Xiaomi 15T series now appears to have leaked in full ahead of its September global release. Live images of the sub-premium phones have surfaced in the wild, along with key specifications.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2025 21:06

Realme 15T leaks as Android smartphone upgraded by 1,000mAh

The Realme 15T is now believed to have a significantly larger battery than its mid-range Android smartphone predecessor. It might also get a generationally upgraded SoC and a potentially improved selfie camera. Despite that, it is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2025 21:05

The Y500 might look like this. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo Y500 5G backed to launch in 2026 with super-sized battery

The "Y500" might look like one of Vivo's flagship smartphones - but it could have a much larger battery, according to a new leak. The device is thought to pair an old mid-range processor with the new and potentially series-topping...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2025 19:48

A new Xiaomi Watch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to launch smartwatch with huge battery and unlockable LTE

Xiaomi is now thought to launch a new smartwatch alongside its next flagship smartphones later in 2025. The wearable is backed to debut with the biggest battery of its line to date. The potentially significant upgrade could ship a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2025 19:08

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. (Image Source: Memory on Weibo)

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is hardly an upgrade

Xiaomi's latest smartphone, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, debuted last week as the world's first Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 device. While new usually means better, a closer look at the numbers calls that into question.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2025 17:17

The successor to XRing O1 could debut in late 2026. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

XRing O2 rumored to launch next to the Dimensity 9600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite 3

Xiaomi's next-gen flagship chipset, XRing O2, is in the works. A new leak has now provided some information on when the chipset could debut, and it appears it could launch later in the year than the XRing O1 did this year.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2025 16:10

The Redmi Note 15R is available in China only for now. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 15R launched in China as a rebadged Redmi 15 5G

Xiaomi isn't done with the Redmi Note 15 series as it has released a fourth model in China called the Redmi Note 15R. However, the same phone launched earlier this month as the Redmi 15 in India.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Aug 2025 11:26

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Powerful design upgrade

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 eliminates the biggest weakness of its predecessor and is finally super slim. However, this comes with a few compromises, as our review shows. We have summarised these for you in a compact format.

Daniel Schmidt, 24 Aug 2025 11:00

Vivo's latest external smartphone lens kit. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Next-gen dual rear camera smartphones could take flagships on with new accessories

Some premium smartphones might whittle their rear camera counts down to as little as two in the future. They might still be able to compete with more lens-rich flagships with the addition of new external lenses, though. The new ac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2025 20:15

The Redmi Pro Plus starts at $329 on Giztop. Pictured: the three phones in the series. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 series becomes available globally from $179 via import

The Redmi Note 15 series became available in China on August 21, 2025. While Xiaomi has yet to share when the new mid-range phones will officially launch globally, the smartphones can be imported via Giztop.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Aug 2025 13:11

Just like the Pixel 9a, the standard Pixel 10 makes the more expensive Pro largely irrelevant (Image Source: Google)

The Pixel 9a made the standard Pixel 9 irrelevant. Now Google has done the same with the Pixel 10 Pro

CheckMag The Pixel 9a offered almost identical features to the Pixel 9, albeit with a somewhat later release window. Now Google has made the Pixel 10 Pro equally irrelevant.

David Devey, 23 Aug 2025 08:42

The Meizu 22's display(?). (Image source: Smart Pikachu via Weibo)

Meizu 23: Next-gen flagship smartphone tipped to launch with leading SoC for unusual display

Meizu fans might be frustrated to hear the latest word that the launch of its next flagship smartphone has been postponed yet again. The brand claims that it is making last-minute changes that may or may not result in better photo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2025 19:46

The "Ace 6's" predecessor. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 6 tipped to launch with massive battery upgrade

The Ace 6 is a supposedly upcoming Android smartphone that may or may not form the basis for the internationally available "15R". The former is now said to have a battery even bigger than that of OnePlus' next flagship. Other pote...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2025 18:53

The Abxylute Snap-on magnetic game controller slides and swivels into position for use with smartphones. (Image source: Abxylute)

Abxylute reveals snap-on magnetic game controller for phones

Abxylute has previewed an upcoming snap-on magnetic game controller for use with smartphones when playing retro games. The controller can also be used wirelessly when detached.

David Chien, 22 Aug 2025 18:28

How much battery?... (Image source: Realme)

Realme teases first-ever 10,000mAh smartphone that's neither rugged nor especially large

Realme has just revealed that it has been working on a regular size Android smartphone with an extra-large capacity of no less than 10,000mAh. The brand is ready to offer a first glimpse of the next-gen battery technology during i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2025 18:19

A next-gen iPhone render. (Image source: @AppleTrack)

iPhone 18 series tipped to come with refined Camera Control

Apple will update the technology behind its dedicated Camera Control for iPhones - but not until 2026, according to a new leak. The 18 series' extra button might become more like the Android counterparts found on select smartphone...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2025 17:52

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy S25 FE: Leak reveals specs of Samsung's upcoming affordable flagship phone

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is expected to launch in September as the successor to last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. According to a new leak, the device could feature the Exynos 2400 chipset and a 4,900 mAh battery with 45W fast charging. ...

Huzefa Baloch, 22 Aug 2025 17:41

The design of the Google Pixel 10 series has barely changed. (Image source: Google)

Google comments on the old design of the Pixel 10, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Ring and Pixel Flip

The Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro Fold look almost identical to their predecessors. Google has now commented on the timing of the next redesign in an interview and answered questions about a possible Pixel Flip an...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Aug 2025 17:35

The Belkin UltraCharge Collection wireless chargers support Qi2.2 25W fast wireless charging. (Image source: Belkin)

Belkin announces UltraCharge series of wireless chargers that support Qi2 25W fast charging

Belkin has released a trio of new wireless chargers that support the new Qi2.2 wireless charging standard. The three chargers can charge a supported device wirelessly at up to 25W. They are also backwards compatible with devices t...

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Aug 2025 15:00

Xiaomi may replace the Poco M7 Pro, pictured, with a significantly more powerful option branded as the Poco M8 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro to receive global release as surprise Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus rebrand

Early findings suggest that Xiaomi is shaking up its Poco smartphone series after the release of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. Contrary to earlier rumours, the Poco M8 Pro may be Poco's version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus rather t...

Alex Alderson, 22 Aug 2025 13:20

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus in its Azure Blue colourway. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus global release plans with battery and camera changes mooted

Xiaomi has just published the first Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus firmware following the device's initial release. Based on early findings, the global Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus will differ from its Chinese counterpart in several areas, incl...

Alex Alderson, 22 Aug 2025 13:15

The Mix Flip 2 Diamond Limited Edition comes in Cherry Red and Glacier White colour options. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi refreshes Mix Flip 2 following Honor Magic V Flip2 launch

Xiaomi has refreshed the Mix Flip 2 with a Limited Edition model. Arriving as the Diamond Limited Edition, the new Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 arrives with an embedded lab-grown diamond and a special nano leather back panel less than 24 hou...

Alex Alderson, 22 Aug 2025 13:08

The RedMagic 11 Pro should directly replace the RedMagic 10S Pro, pictured. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 11 Pro leads current flagship smartphones in early benchmark with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16 GB RAM

An early benchmark has revealed initial details about what is thought to be Nubia's RedMagic 11 Pro gaming smartphone. Sporting 16 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, the RedMagic 11 Pro enjoys a healthy perform...

Alex Alderson, 22 Aug 2025 13:03

RedMagic 10S Pro (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

RedMagic 10S Pro: Is it really a good deal?

The Nubia RedMagic 10S Pro offers many high-end components and large storage capacities for a low starting price of $699. But we'll show you just how affordable it really is by comparing it with alternatives.

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Aug 2025 09:10

Xiaomi's Poco F7 runs on HyperOS 2.0, and ads are everywhere. But they can be deactivated.

How to turn off ads on Xiaomi smartphones

Xiaomi's Android-based HyperOS displays ads in several system apps. But getting rid of them is not that difficult. We illustrate how this works on the Xiaomi Poco F7, which we recently reviewed.

Manuel Masiero, 22 Aug 2025 03:09

A 2025 battery monster smartphone's display. (Image source: Honor)

World-first every-day 10,000mAh smartphone tipped to launch with large LTPS display

2026 is thought to see the launch of the world's first mainstream 10,000mAh battery smartphone. Now, a new leak hints at about how big this potentially record-breaking device might be, and what kind of display it might have. It is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2025 19:26

The Xiaomi 15 Pro. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi tipped to release world's first Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 flagships

Eight Android smartphones are now projected to launch as the "first wave" of devices powered by what could be Qualcomm's next top-end SoC later in 2025. Of those, three are thought to debut ahead of the rest at the same time from ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2025 18:44

The X300 and X300 Pro will be Vivo's next X series releases after the X200 Ultra, pictured. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Pro: Vivo reveals camera upgrades for new flagships ahead of time

Vivo is likely still a month away from launching its X300 and X300 Pro flagships. Nonetheless, the company has already confirmed a few of their camera upgrades, which centre around their usage of new primary and telephoto camera s...

Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2025 18:42

The Sony Xperia 10 VII may feature a landscape-format camera module. (Image source: SpinoArmor)

Sony Xperia 10 VII: Leak supposedly reveals design with brand new camera module

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is apparently receiving a more extensive design upgrade than expected. In addition to the brand-new camera shutter button, the mid-range smartphone is also said to be getting a redesigned camera module. The ...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Aug 2025 18:34

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (right) flickers far less than its predecessor. (Image source: Android Central, YouTube)

Google Pixel 10 Pro: Reduced display flickering intended to reduce headaches, but not on base model

Google Pixel smartphones have always been equipped with comparatively strong flickering displays, which can quickly lead to headaches or eye strain for sensitive users. Google has made some improvements for the Pixel 10 series, bu...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Aug 2025 18:33