Nothing introduced the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 last month and released its first Open Beta for the Nothing Phone (3), Phone (2), Phone (2a), and Phone (2a) Plus earlier this month. The Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro were left out, but the Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is finally available for these smartphones. [#InlinePriceWidget,13649,1#] Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta brings the new Nothing icon design to the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, as well as a "Stretch" Camera preset developed in partnership with photographer Jordan Hemingway. [#InlinePriceWidget,13672,1#] Nothing...
Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has joined a growing stream of analysts reporting that Apple is scaling back iPhone Air orders. Per Kuo, Apple is scaling back both shipments and production capacity. Most suppliers will reduce capacity by more than 80% by Q1 of 2026, and some components with longer lead times will be outright discontinued by the end of 2025. It seems that, like the iPhone mini and iPhone Plus models, the Air was unable to gain significant traction. But this doesn't mean that the iPhone Air has failed. Apple's iPhone Pro models usually outpace all other models...
Sony recently rolled out the stable Android 16 for the Xperia 1 VI, and now it's the Xperia 10 VI that's getting upgraded to the latest version of Android. The Android 16 stable update, having firmware version 70.2.A.0.266, is rolling out for the Xperia 10 VI bearing model codes XQ-ES54 and XQ-ES72. Sony is rolling out the stable Android 16 update for the Xperia 10 VI in select European countries, with a broader rollout expected to commence in the coming days. If you haven't received Android 16 on your Sony Xperia 10 VI yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to the...
Qualcomm took the wraps off its latest midrange chipset – the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. It brings a few upgrades over the 6s Gen 3, like improved CPU and GPU performance alongside support for FHD+ 144Hz displays, mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (SM6435-AA) is fabbed on TSMC’s 4nm process with claims of 36% improved CPU and 59% faster GPU performance. The Kryo CPU features 4x performance cores at up to 2.4 GHz and 4x efficiency cores at 1.8GHz. The GPU comes with HDR gaming support and OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, and Vulkan 1.1 support. It also...
Samsung has released the Android 16-based stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S21 FE. It has firmware version G990EXXUIHYJ2, comes with the September 2025 Android security patch, and requires a download of more than 2GB. [#InlinePriceWidget,10954,1#] The One UI 8 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is currently being seeded in Vietnam and Thailand, but the rollout should expand to other countries soon. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE If you live in any of these countries and haven't received the stable One UI 8 on your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE yet, you can check for the update...
A recent rumor suggested that Samsung will debut its Galaxy S series phones in March 2026, deviating from its usual January launch window. Now, a report out of Korea states that Samsung has delayed mass-production of the Galaxy S26 phones, adding weight to the rumor. The report claims that Samsung will begin mass production of the Galaxy S26 Ultra in December. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ will enter mass production in January. Samsung had initially planned to begin production of all three Galaxy S26 models in December. However, according to the report, the schedule has...
The Redmi K series has solidified itself as the go-to option for flagship killers in China, and the latest offering is the best one yet. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Pro Max member in the series, but the Redmi K90 Pro Max is just that special of a phone offering Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a huge 7,560mAh silicon-carbon battery and an impressive audio setup. K90 Pro Max comes with a dual speaker setup with one unit at the top near the ear speaker and another located at the bottom next to the USB-C port. But this time, Redmi also added an independent woofer on the back...
DJI has unveiled a new smartphone gimbal that offers several new features, including the ability to directly connect to a phone and a new tracking module. The gimbal is currently available for purchase in China. The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 comes with the company’s 3-axis gimbal stabilization technology, but now offers 360-degree unlimited horizontal rotation. It allows users to capture smooth panoramic 360 photos and videos even when tracking a subject. It also comes with a built-in extension rod that enables it to tilt the gimbal forward to capture low-angle shots. The Osmo Mobile 8...
Sony’s yesteryear flagship – the Xperia 1 VI is now finally receiving its stable Android 16 update. Users across European markets, including the UK, are now receiving the Android 16 update, which features the 69.2.A.2.30 build number and comes in at 850MB. This is the second major update for the Xperia 1 VI, following its Android 15 update from last year. The device is scheduled to receive one more update according to Sony’s promise from its launch. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13003,1#] In usual Sony fashion, the update screen does not bring a detailed changelog. Users can expect...
Apple has yet to enter the foldable smartphone market, but reports suggest the company could debut its first model, the iPhone Fold, by the end of 2026. Now, a new rumor claims that Apple will launch new form factors in 2027 and 2028. The iPhone Fold will feature a book-shaped design with an LTPO+ flexible OLED panel that will roughly be the size of the iPad mini. It will use a glass mid frame to minimize wrinkles, as per the rumor. Apple will then launch a bezel-free iPhone in 2027 that will use four-edge bending OLED. It will also get a ‘Crater diffusion layer’ that is said to...