As rumored already, Apple has picked Google's Gemini to power its upcoming revamped Siri. This is a multi-year partnership which "will lean on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models", according to a statement obtained by CNBC. Here's what Apple says: After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users. The news sent up shares of both Apple and Google. The AI-powered Siri was...

Photography nerds rejoice! We have something special for you today! Not only because it has a Leica in the name, but also because it's a Xiaomi Ultra. Say hello to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, a special edition of the mainstream flagship with more than one unique thing about it! Let's talk about it! Starting with the unboxing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica comes with some very photo-centric accessories in the box, which is understandable given the higher price - the Leica edition is CNY 7,999 or CNY 8,999 (512GB or 1TB), compared to CNY 6,999-8,499 for the regular phone. You get the...

vivo's upcoming X200T has been leaking a lot lately, and now the brand has finally decided to start the official teaser campaign for it. It's "coming soon" as you can see, and will be part of Flipkart's Republic Day sale, which starts on January 17, with early access from January 16. vivo has also revealed the phone's camera island, which is circular. Zeiss optics are confirmed too, as is the presence of a periscope telephoto camera. Past rumors have claimed that the X200T has a 6.67-inch 1260x2800 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC at the...

In the final quarter of 2025, smartphone shipments rose by a minimal 1%. For the full year, global shipments were up 2%, according to preliminary data by Counterpoint Research. To put a positive spin on it, this was the second consecutive year of growth. As expected, Apple became the biggest smartphone maker globally with a 20% share – in other words, 1 in every 5 smartphones shipped in 2025 had the Apple logo on its back. Indeed, Apple shipments grew the most (among the Top 5) during the year, going up 10% year-on-year. The older iPhone 16 performed well in Japan, India and Southeast...

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 have been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site ahead of their expected February 25 launch in San Francisco. Notably, the Galaxy S26+ recently received its TUV certification, which revealed the phone’s battery capacity. The Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26+ have been listed on Geekbench with the model numbers SM-S948 and SM-S942, respectively. The listing reveals the SoC, RAM, and OS details. Both phones are listed with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which is confirmed with the presence of the Adreno 840 GPU. However,...

The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) launched just last week – it’s a $300 phone with an IP69 rating and a MIL-STD-810H compliant design. It has a 6.8” LCD and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 paired with expandable storage, plus a 5,200mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. If you ever need to repair the latest G Power model, you may want to consult this disassembly video by PBKreviews. The phone has two cameras on the back – a 50MP main with OIS and an 8MP ultra wide with macro mode. The third lens isn’t a camera, it’s just the flicker sensor. The LED flash is part of the rear...

Realme is gearing up to launch its Neo8 series in China soon, and we now have its detailed specs thanks to a listing on China’s TENAA certification agency. As per the listing, Neo8 is equipped with a flat 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2772 x 1272px resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. In addition, Realme revealed that the Neo8 will feature a flagship Samsung M14 OLED panel with up to 1,000 nits peak manual brightness and up to 6,500 nits peak local brightness. Samsung M14 is Samsung Display's most advanced mobile OLED material and offers improved brightness and power efficiency gains...

After recent teasers, nubia has officially announced the launch date of the RedMagic 11 Air. The device features a slim profile and will join the rest of the RedMagic 11 lineup, which includes the 11 Pro and 11 Pro+. The RedMagic 11 Air will be unveiled in China on January 20. nubia hasn’t shared detailed specifications, but the phone is said to offer flagship-level performance and advanced features. Notably, a recent leak revealed that the handset will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 24GB of RAM. The phone will sport a 6.85-inch display and house a...

A while back, we saw a report from DigiTimes which claimed that at least three Chinese smartphone companies decided to drop their thin and light smartphone projects following the iPhone Air’s poor sales. One of the brands mentioned in the report was Xiaomi, and we now have a look at a prototype Xiaomi 17 Air, which was supposed to go head-to-head with the iPhone Air. Tipster Bald Panda shared a video that showcases the chassis of the rumored Xiaomi 17 Air, featuring a prominent visor on its back housing two camera modules. The back of the device features matte glass,...

Honor has officially announced the launch date of the Magic8 RSR Porsche Edition, and revealed its design. The company has also showcased the phone’s color options and released a teaser video highlighting the device from every angle. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Edition will debut on January 19 in China, alongside the Magic8 Pro Air. The flagship will sport triple rear cameras housed in a redesigned camera module, dropping the hexagonal design seen on the Magic7 RSR Porsche Edition. It will be available in Moonlight Stone and Slate Grey color options when it goes on sale in...