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Foldable phones can be really expensive—Motorola knows this, too—and with the Razr+ 2026, it offers a model that incorporates some of the most popular features of the Ultra model but is still more affordable. Perfect for bargain hunters?

WhatsApp is testing an AI that detects scam messages directly on your phone. No message content leaves the device, and the encryption remains intact. The catch lies in Meta’s own description: It only checks who isn’t in your contacts. That’s exactly where the most dangerous scams lie.

An international design database is at the center of new rumors regarding a complete design change for Samsungs's upcoming camera flagships for 2027. Drawings suggest a shift to a horizontal camera bar, which could offer several advantages for future Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro users.

Overall smartphone sales in the US continue to fall as rising component costs, economic pressures and AI-driven demand for memory weakens supply and consumer spending. Budget smartphone sales plunged 64%, benefiting larger brands while squeezing smaller manufacturers out.

Sometimes it’s four years, sometimes six years of security updates for the same smartphone—with the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70 Plus), we’re once again seeing conflicting information circulating about the update period. Why is that, and are users in Europe actually better off?

Is a mid‑range smartphone like the Xiaomi 17T, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, strong enough to run modern Android games? This gaming test examines whether its performance can deliver high frame rates in today’s top titles and whether it offers enough power to satisfy gamers.

One UI 9, based on Android 17 and introduced alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldables, hasn’t even landed on current Samsung smartphones yet. Thanks to a curious Galaxy S26 Ultra user who dared to install a very early test version on his phone, we can take an early look at One UI 9.5, expected in the first half of 2027 alongside the Galaxy S27 flagships.

The upcoming launch of the Fairphone 6+ is official. Fairphone confirmed the launch date in a teaser video shortly after leaks had already revealed the design, price, and specifications of the repairable mid-range smartphone.

Xiaomi has recently announced the HyperOS 4 beta program in China, and a handful of devices are set to receive the test Android 17 firmware in August and September 2026. The company has now shared that the first rollout has begun.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70+) is intended to be more affordable than the current top-of-the-line clamshell foldables, yet still offer plenty of performance and features. We’ll find out if the new concept works out.

Vivo is set to launch a brand-new, affordable mid-range smartphone soon, which can already be seen in advance in a leaked product image. With a 7,200 mAh battery and a 50-megapixel main camera in a water-resistant body, the Vivo Y31T is expected to offer an attractive price-to-performance ratio.

Qualcomm has long confirmed its plans to launch new flagship SoCs next month at its Snapdragon Summit. The line-leading Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro has now made a rogue appearance on AnTuTu, posting impressive performance numbers relative to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that powers current flagship models.

In our review, Xiaomi’s new mid‑range model impresses with its Leica cameras and excellent photo quality. We examine how well the Xiaomi 17T performs when recording video and compare it with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra to determine whether an affordable 2026 smartphone can deliver truly appealing footage.

Apple has added the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list. The update moves both devices off Apple's vintage list and means Apple and its Authorized Service Providers will no longer repair them or supply parts, whether the device is in or out of warranty.

With the Moto G Max, Motorola is introducing a brand-new mid-range smartphone that offers a relatively large 7,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz display without PWM flicker, and a 50-megapixel main camera at a price equivalent to around $290.

The launch of the Fairphone 6+ appears to be imminent, as leaks show the smartphone not only in what appears to be an official promotional video, but the complete spec sheet is also already available. According to the spec sheet, the Plus model will feature a new color and two hardware upgrades.

Google has confirmed the Tensor G6 chip powering its new Pixel 11 series is built on TSMC's N3P process, a refined 3nm node, putting to rest weeks of speculation that the chip would debut on TSMC's 2nm process.

With the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra, Xiaomi is set to launch two affordable flagship models soon, which are expected to start at €799 in Europe. A comprehensive leak has already revealed the design, prices, and specifications in advance.

Tecno has officially launched the Pova 8 Pro smartphone in the global markets. Tecno’s new midrange smartphone features a Matrix display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset, a dedicated P1 graphic chip, and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. Plus, it comes in three color options, including white, green, and black.

iFixit’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 teardown reveals a problem with fine particles. Together with difficult disassembly, fragile parts and limited replacement availability, Samsung’s newest foldable has been found wanting.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (Ultra) often takes photos at a resolution of only 12 megapixels, even when set to 24 MP. Samsung has now explained the reasons for this behavior, and, unsurprisingly, the heat wave is also partly to blame for this issue.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is marketed as a compact flagship smartphone. However, the device’s cameras cannot even keep up with significantly older competitors such as the Google Pixel 8 or the Apple iPhone 16, as shown by DxOMark’s in-depth analysis.

In our review, the Xiaomi 17T impresses with strong photo quality. However, the real hidden star among the Leica‑branded cameras isn’t the Light Hunter 800 sensor. We took the Xiaomi phone on a field trip and compared its 50‑MP camera shots with those from the flagship Oppo Find X9 Ultra, using the latter as our reference point.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was not without controversy, as the flagship smartphone not only became significantly more expensive, but features such as the AI camera assistant were also sharply criticized by fans. The smartphone is nonetheless a success, as Sony reveals in an interview, in which it also defends the controversial AI feature.

HyperOS 4 is now official, and as usual, Xiaomi will carry out beta testing with the firmware first. Among all, eight devices are set to receive the Android 17 update on August 14, 2026, and the company has also revealed the other eligible models for the first batch.

After Honor already teased a first image of their Arri camera redesign in their next Magic flagship during the recent Robot Phone launch event, Honor CEO Li Jiang now also confirmed the launch date for the Magic 9 generation. Many of the camera specs and a few render images of the full Arri camera design are also circulating online.

There is only direction for flagship camera phones these days: up. The price range for these ever-improving, versatile, pocket-sized cameras has now officially expanded to include a new price tier. Honor is charging 10,000 yuan for the base model of the Robot Phone, which is about 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra cost just a few months ago.

It has been 10 years since the last Windows phone was released. Now, images and a video of an unreleased model have appeared online.

Google Pixel 11 is now official, and with this comes the usual scrutiny and discourse surrounding the hardware of the phone. It seems that Google Pixel 11 falls behind the base Apple iPhone 17 in one key display department, which might make some fans quite annoyed.

Google DeepMind's SL2T model lets Pixel 11 owners sign instead of type. American Sign Language feeds straight into Gboard and Live Transcribe at no extra cost, and the camera feed never leaves the phone: only body landmarks go to the server. Other sign languages and other devices are still missing.

Following a cancellation of a Nokia N95 remake in 2020, a new report says HMD Global is giving the slider phone another go. There's no info regarding its specs and launch date, but it will most likely carry the HMD brand name.

Honor's Robot Phone event gave us our first glimpse of the Magic9 series, teasing a redesigned camera plateau and a 200MP powered by Arri camera system.

YMTC breaks into the global NAND top three for the first time, hitting 14% shipment share in Q2 2026 as it edges out Kioxia, albeit its revenue share lags behind volume share.

An early leak has identified a crucial detail about one of Xiaomi's next Poco F series smartphones. Expected to be released globally, the Poco F9 Ultra will combine Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with a battery capacity that exceeds 8,000 mAh to surpass the Poco F8 Ultra and its peers.

A new leak has revealed early details about a new Poco smartphone. Said to be launching globally, the Poco F9 Pro looks set to surpass the Poco F8 Pro with a larger battery.

Google is offering up to $350 in gift cards with Pixel 11 series preorders, helping soften the blow from the $100 price increase across the lineup. Amazon and Best Buy are matching the preorder offers, with the phones set to start shipping on August 20.

Google has officially launched the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL, starting at $1,099 and $1,299, respectively. The new flagships combine Google's Tensor G6 chipset with upgraded camera hardware, 120x Pro Zoom, an extensive collection of AI photography features and Qi2.2 wireless charging.

The Pixel 11 upgrades its camera, chip, and storage while keeping its display and design largely unchanged from the Pixel 10, and it trades some Pro-exclusive features for a lower price point.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets a better hinge, thinner design, brighter displays with more to show, and it's Google's most refined foldable yet.

The new Xiaomi 17T doesn’t break any records in our review, but it delivers a great value in the mid‑range segment. Priced under $700, it features an impressive Leica camera and surpasses the Xiaomi 15T in several key areas. Read our review verdict to see, why the 2026 model still ends up with a lower overall score.

Xiaomi isn't done with the Redmi K100 series as it has confirmed that there will be a non-pro model that will be released later. It has also revealed plans for a gaming smartphone that will launch under the Redmi K series.

Indian pricing for the Google Pixel 11 series has leaked shortly before launch, pointing to increases across the entire range. However, a comparison with the Pixel 10 series and the rupee's substantial depreciation over the past year suggests the apparent hikes may not necessarily translate into higher US prices.

In an unprecedented move Google seems to start preorders of the new Pixel 11 family and accessories like the Pixel Watch 8 eight hours ahead of the official launch event in New York as the Google Store reveals. Why you ask? Well, maybe it has something to do with Google's international friends.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max appears to have enjoyed a strong reception in China, with first-day sales reaching 150% of the figure achieved by its predecessor during the equivalent period. The strong start comes despite a higher starting price, although a sizeable launch promotion may have helped sweeten the deal for early buyers.

Xiaomi is now selling a new affordable smartphone internationally with 5G connectivity. Featuring a 120 Hz display, the Redmi 17 5G also bundles a massive battery and faster charging inside its sub-9 mm body, as well as a 50 MP primary camera and up to 256 GB of storage.

Xiaomi has quietly released one of its latest budget smartphones internationally. Available across Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Equipped with a 120 Hz display, the Redmi 17 4G also contains a massive 7,500 mAh silicon carbon battery and a 50 MP primary camera.

Honor's latest battery leak has raised an odd but fair question : "does anyone need a power bank anymore?"

The Redmi K100 Pro has been launched in China, and it features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series, a newly introduced SoC. This flagship phone also brings a 185Hz display, and the starting launch price of CNY 3,699, about $548.