The newly announced Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold features a triple rear camera setup. However, the company’s first tri-foldable may have initially been designed to include quad-rear cameras. Images shared in a LinkedIn post by a Samsung executive suggest that a Galaxy Z TriFold prototype may have been tested with a quad-rear camera setup. The executive is seen holding the Galaxy Z TriFold, but a closer look reveals what appears to be a four-camera setup on the back. The fourth cutout matches the others in diameter but is noticeably thinner. The device shown is likely a prototype,...
Lava launched the Lava Play Ultra in August, and today, the brand unveiled the Play Max as the latest addition to the Play Series. [#InlinePriceWidget,14089,1#] The Lava Play Max is aimed at the "modern youth who juggle studies, social media, entertainment and gaming." It's powered by the Dimensity 7300 SoC, runs "clean Android 15" for a bloat-free experience, and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which is expandable by up to 1TB. The Lava Play Max also features VC cooling, which, Lava claims, provides "consistent performance without heating during long gaming...
Google is now offering an extended repair program for Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL devices that are facing display problems. In addition, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold now gets a longer, 3-year extended warranty. Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL units experiencing display flickering or a vertical green line are eligible for the extended repair program, which covers devices for up to three years from the date of purchase. Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Google notes that if your Pixel 9 Pro has a cracked display or cover-glass, then it will not qualify for the program. Other damage caused by water may...
Oppo launched a new midranger in China and it brings a familiar set of looks and specs to a few other models from the brand. The Oppo A6L is a rebrand of the Oppo A6 Max, which launched back in August in China. As such it brings the same core specs, including a massive 7,000 mAh Si/C battery, a 6.8-inch AMOLED (FHD+ 120Hz), Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and a 50MP main camera. Like the A6 Max, Oppo A6L is IP68/IP69 water and dust resistant and boots Android 15 with ColorOS 15 on top. The only difference we can spot is that the A6L is currently offered in a single trim with 12GB RAM and...
Realme today announced it will unveil the "performance-driven" Narzo 90 series on December 16. The lineup, "designed to deliver a strong combination of performance, all-day battery endurance and a refined visual experience," will include two smartphones - Narzo 90 and Narzo 90x. Realme says that the Narzo 90 is aimed at young students and entry-level white-collar professionals. It will have a sleek, lightweight, and premium design, and offer a "segment-strong display experience, dependable battery performance with fast charging support." The Narzo 90x is developed for college...
According to a new report, Google and Apple are collaborating on making switching between their respective mobile operating systems easier than ever before. The first fruit of this labor is to be found in the latest Android Canary build, which went live today. This is intended for developers only, and it will take a while until the improved switching functionality arrives in an Android Beta, not to mention a stable version, but the work is now being done, so it's on the way. For its part, Apple will incorporate the feature in a future iOS 26 release. We should apparently expect more...
The Realme 16 Pro recently surfaced online showcasing its key specs and design. Now, a tipster has revealed the lineup’s India launch date. According to the leakster, the Realme 16 Pro series will make its debut in India on January 6. The lineup will consist of the standard 16 Pro and the 16 Pro+. Realme 15 Pro Further, the tipster suggests that the base model will offer 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Further, the Pro+ variant will come with a periscope telephoto unit. Notably, the Realme 15 Pro, which was unveiled in July this year, did not feature a telephoto camera. The...
The Moto G Stylus (2026) allegedly leaked back in November, but now it turns out that was wrong, and the phone shown was instead the Moto G Power (2026). So today the first image showing the real Moto G Stylus (2026) has been leaked. The phone looks like every other recent Motorola smartphone, which isn't surprising. It seems to have a fake leather back, and is shown here in two colors, although it's unclear if these will be the only ones on offer once it launches. Unfortunately, no specs for the Moto G Stylus (2026) have been leaked yet. In other Motorola-related news, the Edge 70...
Amazfit, known for its well-built but affordable smartwatches, has a new model in the works. The Amazfit Active Max has a clean look with a graduated bezel of the Active series paired with a larger display and a much larger battery. The Max has a 576mAh battery, according to the leaked specs shared by Roland Quandt. Also, it has a 1.5” OLED display with 480 x 480px resolution. For comparison, the Amazfit Active 2 has a 1.32” 466 x 466px display and a relatively small 270mAh battery. Amazfit has models with even larger batteries, e.g. the recently released Balance 2 has a 658mAh battery,...
The Xiaomi 17, which was unveiled in China in September, is still awaiting its global debut. Although Xiaomi hasn’t shared any details about an international release, a tipster has now hinted at its expected launch timeline. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 17 may see a global debut in January 2026. The phone is also said to arrive in India around the same time. Meanwhile, a Xiaomi phone with the model number 25113PN0EC has been spotted on Geekbench. It is expected to be the global Xiaomi 17 variant. The phone is listed on the benchmarking website with Android 16 and 12GB of...