Half a year after the launch of the successful F7 series, the Poco brand releases two F8 models. They bring some serious upgrades, some fun designs and, unfortunately, a price hike. The Poco F8 Ultra is €80/€100 more expensive than the F7 Ultra for the 256GB and 512GB models, respectively. At least that is if you go by MSRP – the early bird price knocks the price down by €180/€200. Poco F8 Ultra This generation of Ultra goes for a larger screen at the cost of resolution – the F8 Ultra has a 6.9” 1200p+ display (120Hz OLED with 12-bit Dolby Vision), up from 6.67” 1440p+ (also...
The Realme GT 8 Pro is having some identity issues – is it a flagship or a flagship killer? Its €1,100 price tag says the former, its hardware says the latter. And so, the conclusion from last week’s poll is pretty simple – the GT 8 Pro needs a price cut. The phone’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and massive 7,000mAh battery certainly impressed us in our review. And the 6.79” OLED display is a sharp, high-quality 1440p+ 144Hz panel with Dolby Vision. But it’s not an LTPO panel. Also, the USB-C port is only USB 2.0. Video stabilization could have been better. The same goes for the ultra-wide and...
Nothing released the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 stable update for the Nothing Phone (3) last week, and now the rollout has expanded to two more smartphones - Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. The Nothing OS 4.0 comes with new features, visual enhancements, camera enhancements, and more. You can read the changelog below for more details. New Features Added AI usage dashboard. When using Essential Space, it automatically tracks AI large model usage for enhanced privacy transparency. Path: Settings > Intelligence toolkit > AI usage. Hiding apps...
Black Friday is almost over, but it’s not too late - you still have time to pick up some great deals. Note that we have smartphone deals in a separate post, here we will focus on the best tablet, laptop, smartwatch and other offers for the US market. Here are some shortcuts to jump straight to the section you care about: Tablets Smartwatches Smart rings Laptops Amazon tablets Amazon e-readers Tablets The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra uses the same chip, but it’s paired with a larger 14.6” 120Hz OLED display and an 11,600mAh battery. Also note that we’ve linked...
After using the vivo X300 Pro as my only camera on a recent trip to the Andalusia region in Spain, I walked away convinced that vivo has created one of this year’s strongest cameraphone contenders. While it may not introduce dramatic hardware leaps over its predecessors, the cumulative refinement across hardware, software, and accessories has resulted in a remarkably capable and versatile device. Where it shined Besides the great image quality of the photos I took, what stood out most in my time with the phone was the maturity of the camera software. The interface is well-organized...
The iQOO 15 began its international rollout a few days ago, starting with India, where it is receiving its first software update. The update carries firmware version PD2505F_EX_A_16.0.18.4.W30 and requires a download of over 750MB. It comes with some system optimizations while also optimizing network and gaming performance. Additionally, the update bumps up the Android security patch level on the iQOO 15 to November 1, 2025. You can read the full changelog of the update below for more details. System Updated to the November 2025 Google security patch to improve...
Oppo launched the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in India last week. Both smartphones debuted in the Indian market with two color options. However, in response to "high consumer interest and strong demand for a more expressive colour option in the flagship lineup," Oppo has launched the Velvet Red version of the Find X9 in India. The Oppo Find X9 Velvet Red model comes in a lone 12GB/256GB configuration, priced at INR74,999 ($840/€725). It will go on sale in India starting December 8 through Oppo's Indian website, Flipkart, and offline retail stores. [#InlinePriceWidget,14235,1#] Commenting...
Black Friday is almost over and you can feel it - most tablets are out of stock! However, there are still good options left and there are plenty of other gadgets that you can pick up. Note that we have smartphone deals in a separate post. Here we will focus on the best tablet, laptop, smartwatch and other offers in Germany. Here are some shortcuts to jump straight to the section you care about: Tablets Smart rings Laptops Amazon Fire Kids tablets E-readers Tablets Samsung didn’t release a Plus model for the 2025 generation, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is...
The OnePlus 15 made its Chinese debut in October and then went global earlier this month. However, for the US market in particular, there was a hurdle. While the company submitted all the necessary documentation to the US FCC for certification of the device as usual, the US government shutdown prevented the agency from actually issuing its certification of the phone, despite the testing having been completed. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] This has resulted in a delay in the OnePlus 15's launch in the US, where it still isn't available. However, there's some very good news today, as its...
We have been tracking deals all week long, but the Black Friday shopping spree is almost over. There will be a last hurrah on Cyber Monday, of course, but if you have any holiday shopping to do, don’t put it off any longer.
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