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Google is phasing out Android’s longtime Weather app experience and redirecting users to a redesigned Google Search results page instead. While the new interface still shows forecasts, air quality, and AI-generated summaries, it lacks the fast, native feel of the original full-screen weather view. The change leaves most Android users without a proper first-party weather app, unless they own a Pixel.

Motorola has begun rolling out the Android 16 update to two of its 2025 foldable smartphones in the US. The update is being rolled out by Verizon and T-Mobile, but there are no reports of it rolling out to the Razr+ 2025.

While Samsung has yet to roll out One UI 8.5 widely, work on One UI 9 appears to be progressing in parallel. A leak has surfaced online that points to a new software feature for the upcoming Android 17-based custom skin.

Xiaomi is rumoured to be launching its Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets soon. At the same time, the company has now shared an official teaser hinting that the 'future of computing' is on the horizon, potentially even before the end of the month too.

There have been quite a few leaks and rumors about the specs for the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro, some of which may not have been the most accurate. The latest piece of information sheds more light on the two upcoming budget friendly phones.

Realme has introduced the P4 Lite as the fifth member of the P4 series in the Indian market. The company’s new budget-range 4G smartphone features a 90 Hz display, a Unisoc T7250 processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 13 MP primary camera, and a large 6,300 mAh battery with 15 W wired charging support.

Samsung is expected to release its new flagship Galaxy S26 lineup at the Unpacked event scheduled for February 25. Certifications hint that the company is also preparing new mid-range Galaxy A series models, succeeding last year’s Galaxy A36 and A56.

The Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro were released as mid-range smartphones in January 2025. Xiaomi is now expected to introduce the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max globally, with a new leak revealing the design and multiple color options ahead of the official announcement.

It’s official: Xiaomi is inviting everyone to its upcoming global launch event via a dedicated page, offering a prize draw alongside exclusive perks with every purchase of the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, or Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi.

Samsung's focus is on the Galaxy S26 series, which arrives in a few days. However, it seems the brand is also working on bringing to market the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones shortly after the Galaxy S series flagships.

Nintendo has released a free Mario app for mobile devices as well as the Switch and Switch 2 handhelds. The internet-free app allows kids and their guardians interact with Mario in several fun ways.

The Honor Magic V6 has reared its head before its imminent global debut. Spotted at the Winter Olympics of all places, the Magic V6 will beat both the Oppo Find N6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 to launching.

Xiaomi is tipped to replace two of its sub-flagship smartphones much sooner than previously expected. Featuring large batteries and high-end chipsets, the pair could replace Xiaomi's current offerings upwards in just a few months. The Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro will depart from Xiaomi's usual release schedules in other ways, too.

The Epic Games Store is now offering a new free game for mobile players. Available for a short time, this penultimate giveaway of February 26 can be redeemed on Android and iOS. This week's freebie centres on Residual, which combines science fiction with nostalgic graphics plus crafting and survival mechanics.

A new leak has revealed that the Edge 70 Fusion could feature a newer chipset than previously suggested. As a result, Motorola's next Edge smartphone should go toe-to-toe with Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus when it launches globally.

Infinix has introduced the XPad 30E alongside the Note 60 series smartphones. The tablet is positioned as a budget offering, featuring an 11-inch display, a MediaTek Helio G80 processor, and 4G connectivity.

Samsung smartphones are possibly some of the most-leaked products in the world. The company is reportedly implementing measures to stop the public from obtaining details about the features and design of the next Galaxy flagship six months ahead of its launch – just in time for the Galaxy S27 leak season.

The V70 Elite is a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone from Vivo. Rivalling the OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco F6 in terms of performance, the Vivo V70 Elite also finds itself with hardware like a 6,500 mAh battery, 90 W wired charging and dual 50 MP cameras.

The Vivo V70 is now official. Released in India with more markets to follow, the V70 surpasses its predecessor in several areas while rivalling the Motorola Edge 70 on performance.

Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out to supported Google Pixel devices. Here’s the official device list, how to install the beta, and what Google says is new in Beta 1.

Barnes & Noble has announced a new Android tablet under its Nook brand. Actually a rebadge of a Lenovo tablet, the Nook Reading Tablet 8.7 is for those who want an affordable device for more than just reading.

An early leak has surfaced regarding Android 17-based custom skins for Oppo and OnePlus smartphones. ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 are tipped to include improvements to performance, animations, and camera features.

Samsung confirmed plans to begin selling its latest ultra-premium foldable again. Available soon, the device surpasses the Galaxy Z Fold7 with a significantly larger internal display. Samsung only plans to offer limited quantities of the Galaxy Z TriFold again, though.

Vivo has more mid-range smartphones up its sleeve than just the V70 and V70 Elite. New leaks have outlined that a cheaper V70 FE is on the way, too. While Vivo has not officially announced anything yet, device specifications and even an official photo have already emerged.

Google has announced the expansion of AirDrop support via Quick Share to more Pixel smartphones. Previously exclusive to Pixel 10 smartphones, the feature will soon be making its way to older models too. Unfortunately, Google has decided to restrict the functionality to flagships only.

The premium Galaxy Z TriFold seems to be having some first gen device issues as users have been complaining of the inner display malfunctioning. Hopefully Samsung can iron out these issues with newer batches.

Google has now opened pre-orders for its latest Pixel smartphone. Featuring several upgrades over the older Pixel 9a, the new release comes in several eye-catching colours too. Google will not begin shipping the Pixel 10a this month, though.

The Camon 50 series has made its debut in select markets with the launch of the Camon 50 Pro and Camon 50. Both 4G smartphones have a revised look, a new processor, and a bigger battery than their predecessors.

The word "smartphone" is the central focus of each of the three new teaser videos released by Samsung a week before the Galaxy Unpacked launch event on February 25, 2026. While the videos highlight new camera features and the "brightest Galaxy camera system ever," they cleverly disguise the fact that Samsung's camera hardware itself will likely remain largely unchanged.

Google’s Pixel 10a launches on February 18, but a leaked French ad has already exposed details on AI photo tools, a 30-hour battery, and a "reduced price" focus.

The powerful Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Android gaming tablet has dropped below $350 on Lenovo's official store, thanks to some handy coupon codes. The tablet packs a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 12 GB of LPDDR5X memory, 256 GB of storage, and an 8.8-inch 2.5K display.

Activision has confirmed Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17, 2026. The game is already delisted, real-money purchases ended in May 2025, and unused COD Points won’t be refunded.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should be available to order by the end of February 25 after Samsung finishes up its next Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, Samsung's latest flagship is already showing strong performance in leaked benchmark results thanks to its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Apple's Face ID on iPhone might still be the best facial recognition in the smartphone segment even after more than eight years. Google is reportedly working on a real alternative for Pixel smartphones and Chromebooks, as Project Toscana is supposedly to be as quick and reliable as Face ID.

A retailer has outlined multiple aspects of the Pixel 10a on the eve of its release. Not only has the company confirmed pricing for Google's next midranger, but it also confirmed hardware details and Google's continued usage of its older Tensor G4 silicon.

Samsung has essentially confirmed that it will be introducing a new privacy display with the Galaxy S26 series. Rumoured to be a Galaxy S26 Ultra exclusive, evidence new functionality has reemerged just a few days before Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked launch event.

Evidence that Xiaomi is on the verge of releasing a new special edition smartphone globally. Available in China as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, the flagship could bring its innovative zoom controls globally as the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi.

Almost everything is already known about Samsung's next flagship smartphone releases. According to a notable leaker, all may not be as it seems when it comes to the camera hardware in Samsung's most expensive Galaxy S26 smartphone. Instead, Samsung is said to have equipped the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a new selfie camera, albeit without an improvement to image quality.

WhatsApp is testing a major redesign in its latest Android beta. In the future, status updates may appear directly within the “Chats” tab, significantly increasing their visibility. This change could affect the app’s overall clarity and shift its focus further toward a social media experience rather than a purely messaging service.

Five months after the announcement of the Vivo V60 Lite 5G, a 4G version has followed. The new phone has several similarities to the 5G variant, but swaps the MediaTek processor for a Qualcomm one.

Whilst Samsung doesn’t allow users to unlock their phone’s bootloader, Xiaomi provides an official tool for this purpose. However, the unlocking process remains unnecessarily complicated, even for experienced users. This brief overview discusses what you need to keep in mind.

Ayaneo has now provided an option for buyers in the US to purchase its Pocket Air Mini Android-powered handheld. The device costs a little bit more than on the official website, but delivers in a few days.

The Vivo X200 FE was released as a compact camera-centric smartphone in July 2025. Now, the Vivo X300 FE is expected to be on the cards. Ahead of the launch, the X300 FE has surfaced on Geekbench, revealing its performance capabilities.

A known leaker has shared some key specifications for the upcoming Xiaomi 18 series of flagships. The lineup will include the Xiaomi 18, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and the 18 Ultra, all of which will come with the next generation Snapdragon SoCs and over 7,000 mAh batteries.

Oppo seems to have one upped Samsung in more departments than one. If the leak turns out to be accurate, the company will become the first major Chinese smartphone manufacturer to implement built-in magnets to their phones, with the Find X10 series.

The Poco X8 Pro has turned up on Geekbench before its release. Launching globally, the leak confirms that Xiaomi will replace the Poco X7 Pro with a Dimensity 8500-backed successor with 12 GB of RAM. The Poco X8 Pro will run Android 16 from launch, too.

Xiaomi’s HyperOS shows ads and collects data about user behavior, but turning both off isn’t difficult. We show how that works on the Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro 5G.