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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is now up for preorder ahead of its March 11 release. While Samsung isn't offering free storage upgrades in the US this time, Amazon has stepped in with free upgrades and extra gift cards to sweeten the deal.

Xiaomi has shared a mysterious teaser concerning its Poco smartphone division. Seemingly related to new Poco X smartphones, the teaser arrives amid Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max leaks.

Honor has already teed up MWC 2026 as the jumping-off point for its new Magic V6 foldable. In response, Motorola has confirmed that its competing Razr Fold will be attending the same event amid rumours of a $1,500 starting price.

The Xbox app has run amok, plastering smartphone screens with identical messages. Like Microsoft, the platform responsible for the communication has invested heavily in AI. Even so, a developer may have unintentionally distributed the spam without the help of machine learning.

Samsung, just like every other manufacturer, is constantly innovating and working on the next product. With the Galaxy S26 series, there were minor improvements to the cameras, but a more significant upgrade could be on the way for the next generation.

Samsung has officially unveiled its next-generation S series smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The S26 series consists of the base Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The smartphone comes with a dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 50 MP primary camera, and Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 chipset.

Samsung has officially launched its latest compact Android flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26, at the Galaxy Unpacked event. A direct successor to the Galaxy S25 ships with a compact 120 Hz AMOLED display, a small 4,300 mAh battery, and a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera. Plus, the company promises seven major OS updates for the S26 series.

Xiaomi's next premium smartphone release is expected to be the Xiaomi 17 Max—a larger, better-equipped alternative to the standard Xiaomi 17. The 17 Max has been tipped to deliver a 200 MP main camera, a periscope zoom lens, improved audio hardware, and a battery larger than even the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's.

Kioxia has started shipping samples of its new UFS 5.0 embedded flash memory featuring the High-Speed Gear 6 (HS-Gear6) mode, designed to address growing data bandwidth requirements with on-device AI and AR/VR applications.

Nothing is getting bolder with colors compared to when it launched its first smartphone a few years ago. Now, in addition to white, it has revealed the Phone (4a) will also be available in a gorgeous pink hue.

Nubia has a surprise in store for its global fans. While outlining its MWC 2026 plans, the company has hinted that more is to come soon, too. Nubia is yet to release its Flip3 or Nubia Fold foldables outside Japan.

We are just moments away from the official Galaxy Unpacked event, at which point Samsung fans will finally get their hands on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. In the meantime, a reviewer with early access has shown how well the device fares against the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro in terms of camera performance. Photos captured with the S26 Ultra’s 24 MP camera have now been analysed and compared with shots taken with the S25 Ultra’s 12 MP camera.

Apple is blocking 18+ App Store downloads in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore unless users are confirmed as adults, while expanding its Declared Age Range API and related compliance tools for developers in multiple regions.

The Xiaomi 6A Automatic Reverse Charging Data Cable is now available in China. Costing CNY 9.9, around $1.44, it measures 16cm, has support for 120W fast charging, and is said to feature a durable build.

Samsung has skipped free storage upgrades for Galaxy S26 Ultra preorders in the US. Best Buy, however, is offering a free storage upgrade alongside better trade-in deals than Samsung.

The Oppo Find N5 is set to be succeeded by the Find N6. As the company has started teasing the upcoming foldable, a new leak shows the renders of the Oppo Find N6 in two color options.

After multiple leaks and rumors, OnePlus has confirmed that it will launch the OnePlus 15T soon. It will be a compact smartphone succeeding the OnePlus 13T from last year.

Although the Fairphone 6 promises eight years of update support, major Android updates don’t arrive very quickly for this mid-range phone with a sustainability focus. With Android 17 just months away from its debut, Android 16 is now almost ready to roll out to the Fairphone 6.

Vivo's Y05 packs a 6.74-inch LCD screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Unisoc T7225 SoC, and a large 6,500 mAh battery, despite its 8.39 mm thick body. It also has some features missing on most higher-end phones, such as a microSD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Samsung maintained its leading position in the European smartphone market in 2025. However, the company could not prevent Apple from grabbing more market share, according to data from Omdia.

Oppo has unveiled a new A6 smartphone alongside the Oppo A6s, the A6i+, and the A6v in China. The new A6 comes with an AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 50 MP primary camera, and a large 7,000 mAh battery with 80 W wired charging support.

Blizzard is working on bringing Overwatch to mobile. The studio has shared a blog post and a gameplay video showing a ‘Control’ match and showcasing the control mechanics, graphics, and more.

Vivo has announced the iQOO 15R has a new affordable flagship for the Indian market. The smartphone has toned-down specs compared to the iQOO 15, but still packs some impressive features.

The Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra are set to launch with different processors in some countries. The S26 Plus will feature a smaller battery than its Ultra counterpart. However, an EU energy label indicates that the Exynos 2600 will help the S26 Plus close the gap to the S26 Ultra when it comes to battery life.

Samsung is days away from delivering the follow-up to last year's Galaxy S25. According to the EU, Samsung's next compact flagship should deliver over 35% longer battery life than its predecessor. The Galaxy S26 will launch with Samsung's Exynos 2600 chipset in the EU.

Honor has begun teasing the Magic V6 globally ahead of its MWC 2026 debut in Barcelona. With a strengthened hinge, reduce crease visibility and an improved anti-reflective coating, the Magic V6 should easily distinguish itself from the current Magic V5. Honor has confirmed that the Magic V6 will beat the current market leader when it comes to water resistance, too.

Samsung will be releasing the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25. In the meantime, a leaker has confirmed pre-order deals for the trio across the Eurozone. Reportedly, up to €350 in effective discounts are up for grabs.

Despite not having been officially launched, multiple Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones have already reached customers' hands at ludicrous prices. One such YouTuber has also uploaded camera samples, comparing Samsung's upcoming flagship with its predecessor.

As China collectively returns from Lunar New Year celebrations, early teasers for upcoming smartphones have promptly surfaced across social media. Honor leads the way by releasing the first video for its new foldable, showcased in a stylish new Red Rabbit colour option, whilst Oppo’s teaser features another animal.

Identical to Sure View on HP's EliteBook laptops and PrivacyGuard on Lenovo ThinkPads, Samsung has now equipped the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a new Privacy Display feature. Said feature is set to be copied by other smartphone OEMs, starting with the Xiaomi 18 series later this year.

The next-generation OnePlus flagship, expected to be called the OnePlus 16, has appeared in a fresh leak. It suggests the device could feature even thinner bezels than the OnePlus 15.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be available internationally in multiple launch colours. While the Xiaomi 17 Ultra's sparkling green finish is undoubtedly a highlight, it seems that Xiaomi could have a special version of the Xiaomi 17 planned for its global fans, too.

Xiaomi's Leica Edition flagship has been pictured before its anticipated global release. Bearing different branding to align with recent leaks, the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi will depart from the Leica Edition in a few key design details, too.

YouTuber ETA Prime has turned a broken phone into an under $100 mini PC with a few Raspberry Pi parts. This modified PC with the Galaxy S20 FE mainboard is shown to handle light games and emulation with ease.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on videos have surfaced online as a YouTuber managed to secure a retail unit before the official release. The new flagship brings upgrades like a new Privacy Display feature, but it also misses out on an expected feature found on Google and Apple flagships.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra will launch officially in a few days but has now been benchmarked in a hands-on review ahead of that. The flagship phone is powered by a slightly overclocked variant of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The Honor Magic V5 foldable smartphone launched in July 2025 with a thin 4.1mm profile, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 5,820mAh battery. The company is now expected to launch the Magic V6, with a new leak revealing key details of the device ahead of its global debut.

The Nothing Phone 4a series is set to launch on March 5, 2026, and just a few days before the event, the company has shared the design of the non-Pro phone. As it turns out, the rear of the smartphone won't look significantly different than its predecessor.

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is set to be fully showcased at MWC 2026, which will happen in early March. Ahead of the global debut, the brand has put up some teasers on Flipkart, revealing some core specs of the upcoming mid-range phone.

Ahead of its official release at Unpacked later this week, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's most significant upgrades over the Galaxy S25 Ultra have now been highlighted, with the flagship phone set to arrive with improvements to its display, charging, and cameras to a lesser degree.

In some regions of the world, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is already available in certain stores at especially high prices. One of the first owners of the sleek white Samsung flagship is already showing the phone on camera and comparing it with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

A very early adopter of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has recorded a hands-on video that shows the arguably most interesting new display feature, which can be particularly useful when receiving private messages in public spaces.

Motorola has begun teasing the release of its next smartphone. Bearing the hallmarks of a new Edge 70 smartphone, the teasers also indicate when the rumoured Edge 70 Fusion will debut globally, too.

The global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been pictured in the flesh before its imminent release. Showcased alongside its Photography Kit, the new flagship should be joined by a bumper crop of other devices, including the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro and a re-branded Leica Edition smartphone.

Xiaomi's new special edition smartphone has been pictured ahead of its release. Launching globally, the latest Iron Man Edition will take the shape of the Poco X8 Pro rather than its more expensive sibling.

The Xiaomi Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank is set for a wider rollout. This ultra-slim portable charger was initially launched in Japan and later brought to some more markets. Now, it will get a proper global unveiling at the upcoming launch event.

The Xiaomi Tag is set to be the company's first proper attempt at introducing an Apple AirTag competitor. This tracking device has already been fully leaked before, and now, the company has confirmed that it's set for an imminent launch.