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vivo X Fold6 reportedly coming this month, specs tipped again

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While a previous rumor pointed to an April-to-June launch window for the vivo X Fold5's successor, a new leak has now provided a more specific timeframe for the debut of the vivo X Fold6 in China. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, vivo is preparing to unveil the X Fold6 in China towards the end of June. vivo X Fold5 vivo’s upcoming foldable is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. In terms of design, the device is expected to retain much of the look and feel of its predecessor, including a large circular camera module on the rear. However, it is tipped... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WtvSOrQ

Top 10 trending phones of week 22

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Xiaomi unveiled its new 17T series this week and it will probably be pleased to see both members made the podium of out trending chart. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is our new champion, while its vanilla sibling took the bronze medal. Between them, we have the ever-popular Samsung Galaxy A57. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14651, 1#] The Galaxy S26 Ultra missed on the podium spots this week, placing fourth and just ahead of the Galaxy A17 from the other end of the company's portfolio. The Xiaomi 17 Max slipped to sixth and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max also lost a position to place seventh this time... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/s8FVv9w

Oppo Reno16, Xiaomi 17T, RedMagic 11S Pro unveiled, Week 22 in review

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Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series in China. The Reno16 and Reno16 Pro both share a 200MP 24mm, 50MP 80mm, and 50MP 16mm camera setup, with a 50MP 18mm selfie camera up front. Where they differ is in display, SoC, and battery. The Reno16 has a 6.32-inch screen, Dimensity 8500 Super, and a 6,700mAh battery with 80W wired charging. The 16 Pro has a 6.78-inch screen, a Dimensity 9500s, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both phones are on sale in China, starting at CNY 3,499 ($515) and CNY 4,499 ($660) for the 16 and 16 Pro in their 12/256GB configs. The RedMagic... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/XCQEubo

Weekly poll: will you buy the Xiaomi 17T or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

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Last year, the Xiaomi 15T Pro easily won over the vanilla 15T in our poll. Now that the 17T generation has arrived, will history repeat itself? There is a good chance that it might not – the new vanilla model brings some key improvements that could improve its fortunes, but there are some issues too. The biggest issue may be the price – the Xiaomi 17T starts at €750, while the 17T Pro starts at €900 (for a 12/256GB phone in both cases). This is a €100 price hike compared to the 15T pair. We get it, everything has gotten more expensive, especially devices that need fast RAM and storage.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GVfyJTE

Weekly poll results: Android 17 with better security and AirDrop support has people excited

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Last week, we asked you about which announcements coming out of Google I/O had you buzzing with excitement – in general, but also specifically for the upcoming Android 17 update. Starting with the top-level question, Android 17 was by far the best thing demoed at I/O 2026. Not surprising, given our audience. But the ranking of the other options did surprise us – barely anyone cared about Wear OS 7. The smartwatches lost to Gemini Intelligence and Android Auto (which were essentially tied) and even the new Googlebook design (the Android-powered laptops) sparked more interest. Some... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6YHVQWh

Weekly deals: the Galaxy A57 gets its first real discount, Galaxy A37 and S25 FE also on sale

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It took a while, but the Samsung Galaxy A57 is finally up on Amazon – and it kicks things off with a $60 discount. That’s a bit less than the A37 discount, but it’s enough to shift the balance of power between the two. The A37 is the cheaper model and if you can live with 6GB of RAM and 128GB non-expandable storage, then yes, it is meaningfully cheaper. But the 256GB models of the A37 and A57 are currently only $10 apart. Samsung Galaxy A57 $60 off Read our review ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/R2Zk7e6

OnePlus US offers $100 off the OnePlus 15 and 15R with these codes, free TWS buds too

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OnePlus US has $100 discounts on its two 15-series models and will even throw in some free items – TWS buds for the flagship or buds + case for the 15R. The OnePlus 15 offer is specifically for the 12/256GB variant – you get $100 off with the code EXTRA100. For your free item, you can pick between the OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, which range in cost from $180 to $80 (we have reviews for all three to help you pick). OnePlus 15 $100 off with code EXTRA100choice of free TWS... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BxaQmSc

iPhone 18 Pro colors reiterated in new leak

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It’s safe to say that the Cosmic Orange colorway of the iPhone 17 Pro series is a major hit, so much so that most Android makers have repeatedly launched similar-looking hues on their own devices. But as popular as it is, it seems that the bright orange color will not be making its way to the iPhone 18 Pro series. We’ve seen leaks of the upcoming Pro iPhones' updated color palette, and we now have our best look yet, thanks to Sonny Dickson, who shared images of the iPhone 18 Pro dummy units. And just as previously speculated, the new hero color for the iPhone 18 Pro series is a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9umiK81

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series tipped to have a display crease as good as Oppo Find N6's

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Last July, we heard that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 would come with a crease-free folding display before Apple's folding iPhone. And earlier this year, a report claimed that Samsung would use a new display technology in the Galaxy Z Fold8, decreasing the crease visibility by around 20%. Recently, tipster Ice Universe said the "crease doesn't improve much" on the Fold8 series, but now they say it will be as good as that of the Oppo Find N6. Regarding their previous post about the display crease not improving much on the Fold8 series, Ice Universe clarified that they were referring to the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ZtQUwjH

Vertu unveils AlphaFold, its first book-style foldable and boasts about its Hermes AI agent

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Vertu is on a foldable phone kick – following the Quantum Flip, the luxury brand has now launched the AlphaFold globally, its first book-style foldable. And while it has the requisite premium materials, this phone’s sole focus is on boosting your productivity with AI. Well, not your productivity – not unless you happen to have $6,880 lying around. And that’s the cheap version, the Alligator Skin Gold & Diamond costs a whopping $34,200. But we’ll get to the leather and the gold and the diamonds. What’s with all this AI? First, the phone has a 6.53” cover display and an 8.05” inner... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SngZpfN

vivo T5 quietly debuts with a 7,200mAh battery, IP69 rating

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A new vivo smartphone has made its silent debut in Mexico. The phone in question is the vivo T5, which is a budget 4G handset powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 chipset. One of its main highlights is the large 7,200mAh battery. The vivo T5 4G sports a 6.75-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and an HD+ resolution. Underneath, the phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 SoC, which is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The 7,200mAh battery supports 44W fast wired charging and vivo claims that it can offer up to 45 hours of video... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9VCiERh

Lava Bold N2's launch date revealed

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Lava unveiled the Shark 2 a few days ago, and next week, it will unveil a new Bold series smartphone. This revelation comes from Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website for the Lava Bold N2 that will be launched in India on June 3 at 12 PM local time. Amazon didn't divulge anything else about the Lava Bold N2, aside from giving us a glimpse of its design and two colors. However, with the launch still a few days away, we could see Amazon or Lava reveal a few specs and features of the Bold N2 to build hype. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Jgw1mSN

iPhone Ultra foldable case leak reveals design, dual camera setup

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Apple’s foldable iPhone, which is rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September. Several leaks have already offered a glimpse at the foldable’s design. Now, a case manufacturer has seemingly revealed the device’s design through newly surfaced renders. The leaked case renders showcase the iPhone Ultra from multiple angles. The device is shown in a black finish and, based on the images, Apple’s foldable may not feature built-in MagSafe support, potentially requiring users to use a case for magnetic wireless... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Wyh98ae

Amazon to acquire Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar, iPhone's satellite feature won't be affected

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Amazon and Globalstar finalized an acquisition deal worth $11 billion. But by purchasing Globalstar, Amazon also had to buy out Apple's 20% stake in the company. Apple and Globalstar signed a $1.1 billion commitment back in 2024, which included a $400 million share purchase. Amazon is looking to expand its satellite service business called Amazon Leo. It aims to provide low-latency broadband connectivity through a low-orbit constellation of satellites similar to Starlink. But in order to complete the merger, Amazon needs to buy Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar by creating a new... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rHoW23k

YouTube will now more prominently label AI-generated content

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YouTube has announced that it is going to be more transparent in the way it labels AI-generated content. Starting today, all videos uploaded on YouTube that are meaningfully AI-altered or generated will show a prominent AI label on them. Long-form videos will show the label below the video player and above the description, while Shorts will show the label as an overlay directly on the video. YouTube still primarily requires content creators to tag their videos as AI-generated if that is the case, but it now also has content detection system that will analyze and flag... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/eKXnr3a

Apple increases the trade-in valuations of most old iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches

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The prices of smartphones – of all electronics, really – are going up, so this might be a bad time to upgrade. However, this also means that old devices are retaining more value and Apple has recognized that as the company just updated the trade-in valuations on its US site. Many older iPhones are now worth a bit more than they were just a few days ago (we got the old numbers from the Wayback Machine). Some are just $10 more, but there are plenty of models that went up by $25, some even $35. iPhones Model New trade-in value Old trade-in value ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/F5DVWoe

Ultrahuman unveils Photon - a $249 red light therapy device that is now on pre-order

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Ultrahuman is branching out – the smart ring company just unveiled the Ultrahuman Photon, a red light therapy device, which is currently on pre-order. You can visit the official site and reserve a unit for $249 – that’s less than half of what a typical red light therapy device costs, says the company. You can read more about red light therapy over at Scientific American and Nature. It has been found to assist with post-exercise comfort and muscle recovery as well as improving skin health. The Ultrahuman Photon emits two wavelengths of red light (660nm and 850nm) The Photon has 12... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jLf5iY4

US smartphone market shrinks by 3% in Q1, expects a further decline in 2026

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Omdia just shared its analysis on the US smartphone market in Q1 2026 and things are not looking great. The overall market shrank 3% year-over-year to 33.4 million units. Firstly, the Q1 2026 decline comes after smartphone manufacturers accelerated an inventory build-up in Q1 2025 in anticipation of the upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. Secondly, the smartphone market is starting to feel the pressure from ever-rising memory chip prices, and there's a significant slowdown in smartphone purchases. Additionally, delayed smartphone launches contributed to a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GXuItx6

New details about the Oppo Find X10 leak

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The Oppo Find X10 lineup, which is expected to debut in October, has already been the subject of several leaks. The latest one sheds new light on the standard Oppo Find X10. Prolific tipster Digital Chat Station shared the new details on Weibo. According to the tipster, Oppo is currently testing a new 200MP HPC sensor with a 1/1.3-inch sensor size for the phone’s primary rear camera. Oppo Find X9 Alternatively, the tipster notes that Oppo is also looking at a 200MP 1/1.4-inch sensor for the primary rear camera. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find X10 is tipped to feature a new 64MP... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nfyz5lY

Samsung expands One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series to India as second beta update rolls out in other countries

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Samsung announced the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series about a couple of weeks ago, with South Korea being the first country to receive the One UI 9 beta update, followed by the UK, Germany, and some other European countries. Now, Samsung has expanded the One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 lineup to India. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] The One UI 9 beta update for the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra released in India has firmware version S94xBXXU2ZZEQ and comes with the June 5, 2026, Android security patch. The update requires... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zwUXiBP

Redmi 17 to debut soon with a 7,000mAh battery

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Redmi recently confirmed that it will bring the Redmi Turbo 5 to India. Now, a new report claims that the company is also preparing to launch a new Redmi 17 5G smartphone alongside it. According to the report, both phones are expected to debut in India on June 18. The Redmi 17 is tipped to arrive as an entry-level 5G offering. Redmi 15 The handset could be powered by a Snapdragon 4-series chipset and pack a battery with a capacity exceeding 7,000mAh. It is also said to feature an LCD display with a high refresh rate. The report further claims that the Redmi 17 5G will sport a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/qfwjGFL

Samsung reportedly forced to raise prices due to ever-rising RAM cost

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Up until now, most smartphone manufacturers, Apple and Samsung included, were able to absorb the memory chip price shock through optimizations and cutting costs elsewhere. However, this might not be possible for Samsung going forward. According to a report from Greece, Samsung is planning to raise prices on some of its phones in Europe starting in June. The Galaxy S series and the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 price tags are expected to jump by around €100. [#InlinePriceWidget,13826,1#] It's unclear whether the price hike will affect only the base models, but it's easy to assume... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QHXfKkS

The official Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold Wide names surface online

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According to a new report from the notorious Ice Universe tipster on Weibo, Samsung is planning to change the naming scheme of its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable lineup. The change is likely due to the new Galaxy Z member, often regarded as "Galaxy Z Fold Wide" across the web. You've probably already heard about the Galaxy Z Fold Wide - a new Samsung foldable aimed to go against the upcoming iPhone Ultra and a series of other Android foldables with wider aspect ratios. Well, "Galaxy Z Fold Wide" won't be the official name of the device. It will be called "Galaxy Z Fold8." As for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/kbsz5L6

Apple will add Google Cast to iOS 27, new report says

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According to a new report from the usually very reliable Mark Gurman over at Bloomberg, Apple is currently working on adding third-party AirPlay alternatives to the upcoming iOS 27, which is going to be unveiled on June 8. So far, the only streaming protocol built right into iOS at the system level is Apple's own AirPlay. However, the company will allegedly add third-party options like Google Cast in iOS 27, and will even let you set these as the default for wirelessly streaming stuff from your iPhone to a speaker or TV. If you're wondering what's happening, the EU is to "blame" for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pjvtMrq

Honor 600 and 600 Pro debut in China with bigger batteries

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Usually, the Chinese models come out earlier than their global counterparts, but Honor released the Honor 600 series the other way around. First came the Honor 600 and 600 Pro for the global market, and now we get to see the Chinese versions. Honor 600 vs. Honor 600 Pro However, the differences aren't that many. One of the main disparities between the global and the Chinese Honor 600 series is battery capacity. The regular Honor 600 from China comes with a huge 8,600 mAh battery, while the international unit caps at 7,000 mAh. The same goes for the Pro model - China gets an 8,000... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/gaLcImj

Oppo Pad 6 launches with Dimensity 9500s, 12-inch screen, 10,420 mAh battery

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Alongside the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro smartphones, today in China Oppo also unveiled the Pad 6 tablet. It comes with a 12.1-inch LCD screen with 3000x2120 resolution, 7:5 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, and 900-nit peak brightness. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC, and it has a couple of 8MP cameras (one on the front, one on the back), as well as a 10,420 mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging. It runs Android 16 with ColorOS 16 on top. The Oppo Pad 6 has six speakers, two mics, and no fingerprint sensor. It measures 266.93 x 193.35 x 5.99 mm and weighs... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/O9iktQN

Huawei nova 16 series to launch on June 1, design revealed

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Huawei has officially revealed that the nova 16 series will be unveiled in China on June 1. Alongside, the company will also launch the MatePad Pro Max, which made its global debut earlier this month. The Huawei nova 16 series is confirmed to include the nova 16, nova 16 Pro, nova 16z, and the nova 16 Ultra. Huawei has also kicked off reservations for the phones in China. The nova 16 Pro and the nova 16 Ultra will come with a triple rear camera setup, with the sensors and the LED flash housed inside two large circular discs that sit on top of a rectangular camera island. Huawei... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TtQkgsU

EarFun Clip 2 review

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Clip 2 are the newest pair of wireless earbuds from EarFun. These are based on the new clip-style earbuds, which are starting to become all the rage these days. We tested the company’s previous EarFun Clip product, which had a few key issues that prevented us from recommending it. However, the new Clip 2 promises to improve upon them, and I can’t wait to put them on and take them for a spin. Will these become a worthwhile option in this burgeoning segment? Let’s find out. Design and comfort The EarFun Clip 2 might look identical to the first-generation model at a glance, but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/meWirjH

Honor 600 vs. 600 Pro

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The age-old question - the Pro or the non-Pro? This time it's either the Honor 600 or the Honor 600 Pro. The latter brings a handful of useful features and hardware upgrades over the regular Honor 600, but also adds another €300 to the bill. Sure, you get a more powerful chipset and a telephoto camera, but the vanilla 600 gets you a long way at a much lower cost. It has the same flagship-grade display, same battery capacity, same main camera and supports 80W fast wired charging like the Honor 600 Pro. Still, a comprehensive comparison requires a deeper dive, so let's go look at the data... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pjEQLtV

Top 10 trending phones of week 21

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The launch hype of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII died down a bit this week, which allowed the Samsung Galaxy A57 to reclaim the lead in our trending chart. The Galaxy S26 Ultra got back up to second, while the new Sony flagship got the bronze medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14660, 1#] The newly announced Xiaomi 17 Max kept the fourth position it claimed even before it was official. Behind it is the Galaxy A17 - one of the cheapest Samsung phones currently is clearly being considered by a great number of shoppers worldwide. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits in sixth, ahead of the Honor 600 Pro and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mMaRAIT

Weekly poll results: Sony Xperia 1 VIII might be a hit, despite its high price

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The results from last week’s poll have us wondering – do people really love the Sony Xperia 1 VIII so much or do they love phones with 3.5mm headphone jacks and microSD slots and the Xperia happens to be the only flagship to have those features? Because the results are quite positive – nearly a quarter of voters are willing to spend €1,500/£1,400 to get the Mark 8 and that is if they pick up the base 12/256GB unit. The 512GB and 1TB models cost more (€2,000/£1,850 in the case of the 1TB version). Interestingly, the positive vote could have gone higher, but Sony didn’t even launch the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cFoDJ3s

Deals: OnePlus 15R paired with a free watch, Motorola Razr Fold and Razr 70 phones launch

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This week the theme is “freebies” as several manufacturers pair phones with additional gadgets to try and draw in a crowd. We start with the OnePlus 15R, which comes with a free OnePlus Watch 3 43mm. And this is in addition to a €150 discount from its launch price. OnePlus 15R €150 offfree OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Read our review 12/256GB - €550 at Amazon DE 12/512GB - €650 at Amazon DE Next up, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is on pre-order until June 19 –... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/O42mTCW

Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Galaxy A56

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If you are in the market for a mid-range smartphone, it's almost impossible not to stumble upon Samsung's Galaxy A lineup. But with the recent Samsung Galaxy A57 release, one would wonder whether the Samsung Galaxy A56 isn't actually a more sensible solution, seeing the somewhat modest hardware upgrade. After all, last year's Galaxy A56 is still relevant and sells at a lower price. Since the more recent Galaxy offers only minor design changes and a newer chipset, it's probably safe to assume that the Galaxy A56 will get you a lot of the way while saving you a few bucks. But even trivial... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EtumCAO

Apple's sleep apnea notifications and hearing test features are now available in India

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Apple has announced the expansion of sleep apnea notifications and hearing test features to India. Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person's breathing momentarily stops during sleep, preventing the body from getting enough oxygen. If left untreated, it can lead to health consequences over time, including increased risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac issues. Apple Watch helps its users detect signs of sleep apnea. It's done with the help of an Apple Watch metric called Breathing Disturbances, which uses the smartwatch's accelerometer to detect small movements at the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/XmabpCG

Spotify's new Personal Podcast feature lets you create podcasts with text prompts

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Spotify has introduced a new feature called Personal Podcast, which lets users generate private AI-powered podcasts. These personalized podcasts can also be scheduled and will be tailored to the user’s interests and listening habits. Users will soon be able to create these podcasts directly within the Spotify app through the new Personal Podcast feature. All they need to do is enter a text prompt describing the kind of podcast they want, and Spotify will generate a personalized episode. As mentioned earlier, users will also have the option to schedule recurring podcasts, such as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/U916gW7

Trump Mobile confirms that it exposed customer data

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The Trump Mobile saga continues in the worst way possible. The company's first smartphone, by all accounts a rebranded HTC U24 Pro, which is a device launched in 2024, was first supposed to start shipping in August or September of last year. Obviously, that didn't happen, but shipments are now supposedly imminent. But now there's another problem. Trump Mobile has confirmed to TechCrunch that it has exposed customer information, including names, phone numbers, home addresses, and email addresses on its website. The company is currently investigating the exposure and hasn't yet found... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ZybpVJu

Motorola Razr Fold launches in the US and Canada, Razr 2026 family available in the US

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After a week-long pre-order period, Motorola’s whole Razr family for 2026 is available in the USA. In Canada, the Razr Fold is launching by itself – this is Motorola’s first book-style foldable. The 2026 Motorola Razr family The Motorola Razr Fold has an MSRP of USD 1,900 and CAD 2,700 in the USA and Canada, respectively. For the US market, the phone is paired with free Moto Buds 2 Plus and a pack of four Moto Tags. You can also find the Razr Fold over at Best Buy. In both cases, you are looking at unlocked units – the Fold will be available from local carriers in the coming... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/gnl3heD

AYANEO teases its upcoming Game Boy-like gaming device called KONKR Pocket BLOCK

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AYANEO wants to find a place in the handheld retro gaming console niche, and it plans to launch yet another Game Boy-like device called KONKR Pocket BLOCK. And as the name implies, it's a small gaming device that fits your pocket. KONKR Pocket BLOCK The company officially teased the KONKR Pocket BLOCK during a streamed event, confirming the design and form factor - a vertical, handheld gaming device with physical buttons, but without the analog stick that other AYANEO devices have. Interestingly, AYANEO markets the device as the first AI handheld gaming console, but we are not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LlGo4eb

AT&T's Build-A-Plan lets you pick and choose what you need and how much you pay

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Today AT&T is announcing "a fully customizable wireless experience" which lets you control what you pay for. It's called Build-A-Plan and will be available from May 27 online only. It's a 30-day rolling subscription. If you're interested, there's a $15 per month base plan which includes unlimited talk and text as well as 1GB of data. Then you simply add what you need on top: 5GB of data for $5, 15GB for $10, unlimited data for $20 with SD streaming (2Mbps on 5G, 1.5Mbps elsewhere), and $35 for unlimited data with UHD streaming (this isn't capped, you get the maximum possible speed at any... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/E7QwzKD

iPhone 19 Pro prototypes are being tested with quad-curved screens, new rumor says

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Apple's iPhone 19 Pro and iPhone 19 Pro Max prototypes are currently undergoing testing with quad-curved screens, according to a new rumor from the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo. We have heard back in April that Apple's 2027 Pro series would employ such panels, which is a bit ironic seeing as how quad-curved screens used to be all the rage with Chinese Android smartphone makers, until they all decided to copy Apple and go the flat route. So get ready for a new influx of quad-curved panels in Android flagships in late 2027 and 2028. In 2027 Apple... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LP3kaqv

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro camera details leak

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Back in April rumors started going around saying Samsung would be adding a fourth member to its Galaxy S27 family, and yesterday a new rumor told us what screen size the Galaxy S27 Pro would have. Today yet another rumor is talking about its cameras. Based on the previous rumors, we were under the impression that the S27 Pro would be an S27 Ultra without an S Pen and smaller in size. However, this new rumor contradicts that, saying the Pro and Ultra will have a different telephoto camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to only have three cameras on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fPyDEsK

eSIM by AT&T launches for World Cup visitors with unlimited data

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AT&T has just announced the launch of a new service called eSIM by AT&T. It's aimed at people visiting the US, Canada, and/or Mexico, and the choice of countries makes sense when you consider the fact that the FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in exactly those three countries. AT&T is aiming this at people who will be arriving in North America for the World Cup matches. As you can see below, eSIM by AT&T comes in four 'sizes'. A one-day pass is $3.99 and only available for the US. A seven-day pass is $15.99 for just the US, or $24.99 for all three countries. A... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1D8Vvdg

Verizon upgrades the 5G network for the Indy 500, promises speeds over 1.0Gbps at the track

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The annual Indy 500 race is coming up – it’s happening this Sunday (May 24) and the legendary track expects massive crowds to gather to watch the racing live. Last year, around 350,000 people showed up at the track and shared a whopping 61TB of data over their mobile connections. This year, Verizon has spent months preparing the 5G infrastructure at the track and it has upgraded the radio hardware to deliver a 400% increase in bandwidth. The carrier thought things through to ensure a good experience from the start – since paper tickets are mostly a thing of the past, you need to load a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/aRTJ4lu

Apple's new hardware chief orders another reshuffle to speed up product development

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Apple is getting a new CEO later this year as Tim Cook will be succeeded by the Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus. But in addition to the news of a new CEO, the company also announced a significant restructuring. Johny Srouji becomes the new Chief Hardware Officer and merges the hardware engineering and hardware technologies teams. Almost immediately after taking his new role, Johny Srouji commenced a big reshuffle. Kate Bergeron, for example, will pass on the main product design management to two of her deputies, while she will oversee product reliability. She's taking on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6krXV4C

Samsung is facing the biggest worker strike in its history over employee bonuses

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Samsung’s memory division reported record sales for Q1, but this has caused discontent within the company, specifically the Device Solutions (DS) business. DS is home to the memory business, System LSI (which designs chipsets) and the foundry business (which fabs chips for Samsung and external clients). Now Samsung is facing the biggest strike in its history – with 48,000 employees threatening to walk out – which is due to start on Thursday, unless an agreement is reached or the government intervenes. The strike is planned to last 18 days. SK Hynix is also based in Korea and it is the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DmlJNGQ

Honor Power3 aims to break the mainstream smartphone battery capacity record

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The Honor Power2 launched back in January with a massive 10,080 mAh battery, but the brand isn't resting on its laurels - far from it, in fact. According to a new rumor from China today, Honor is already working on the Power3, and this one may break the mainstream smartphone battery capacity record. Honor allegedly aims for its battery capacity to be 11,000-12,000 mAh, but the exact number hasn't been decided on just yet. The phone will be powered by the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 8600 SoC. Honor Power2 The Power3 will have a 6.8-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Zgsum95

Sony 1000X The ColleXion in for review

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If you're into headphones, then you're no doubt familiar with Sony's WH-1000X series, which is easily one of the most popular wireless over-ear noise-cancelling headphones around. One could say that alongside the Bose QuietComfort 35, which started the trend, Sony's 1000X series has been the most popular option for years. An achievement remarkably maintained even after many others, including Apple, joined the space. Sony's line of wireless over-ear ANC headphones turns 10 (wow), so the Japanese made something special to mark the occasion - meet the Sony 1000x The ColleXion (reads like... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ILxF9Qe

Microsoft announced the new Surface Laptop 8 series and Surface Pro

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Microsoft updated four of its laptops today - the Surface Pro 13, the Surface Laptop 13-inch, Surface Laptop 13.8-inch and Surface Laptop 15-inch. The new devices run on the recently released Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, but Snapdragon X2-powered versions are expected later this year. Surface Laptop Starting with the most important updates - the Surface Laptop 13.8 and 15-inch. They now come with new display options, some of which include a privacy screen feature similar to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's. The 15-inch model gets a higher resolution, but it's still LCD. OLED... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/IEA2LZa

The media starts receiving the first Trump Mobile T1 Phone units, launch is imminent

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The Trump Mobile T1 Phone was supposed to launch last year in August, but many future customers who put a $100 pre-sale order were left empty-handed until now. It looks like the T1 Phone is actually happening as the company started distributing units to media, which in turn means that the actual shipments to customers will begin shortly. But there's a catch. If you haven't followed the news around the T1 Phone lately, you will be surprised to see a couple of discrepancies. The most obvious one is the new design, which is a lot different from the initial one. Also, the American flag at... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Uj2Ff6N

That Apple Card free AirPods Pro 3 promo is now live but it's worse than expected

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A few days ago word got out that Apple was preparing a new offer for those signing up for the Apple Card - a free pair of AirPods Pro 3. Today the promo has gone live, but it's not as straightforward as the leak implied. So, you need to be a new customer not having had an Apple Card before, and apply for one by June 15. With your new Apple Card, you then buy a pair of AirPods Pro 3 directly from Apple until June 15. Then, from July 1, 2026 and until April 30, 2027 you can earn $25 cashback each month for a total of ten months. After those ten months the $250 you spent on the AirPods Pro 3... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wdTYS62