We recently had the pleasure of handling Honor's Magic8 Pro and while in China, we were also given the Magic8 Lite for a quick hands-on. Because this is still an unofficial phone, we can only share a few photos of phone and the contents of its retail package. Like most of its peers, the Honor Magic8 Lite ships with nothing more than a USB cable. It's a USB-A to USB-C cable, just like the one that came with this phone's predecessor. That means the new phone may also support 66W charging. There's a clear visual heritage here as well. The new Lite looks like the old one with a...
While iPhones and Galaxys are the most popular options, there are alternatives. Google’s Pixel series is entering a new era with a new chipset foundry and more capable camera hardware. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the top dog, unless you count the pricey Fold model (which we featured in a previous post). It has a 6.8” LTPO 1344p+ display and a 5,200mAh battery. Unfortunately, the battery doesn’t last as long as it should – it only achieved a 12:29h Active Use score. The chief culprit for that is probably the underperforming Tensor G5. The Pixel UI feels smooth and the chip is...
WhatsApp announced upcoming changes to its terms of service, which will prohibit users from using non-Meta AI chatbots. This means that any third-party chatbot will no longer be allowed inside the messaging app. The change goes into effect on January 15th, 2026, which is also the last date that WhatsApp Business users will be able to use ChatGPT, Copilot and any other non-Meta AI chatbot inside the messaging app. OpenAI first announced its departure from WhatsApp last month, while Microsoft confirmed that Copilot will no longer be available inside WhatsApp earlier this week. There is a...
WhatsApp announced upcoming changes to its terms of service, which will prohibit users from using non-Meta AI chatbots. This means that any third-party chatbot will no longer be allowed inside the messaging app. The change goes into effect on January 15th, 2026, which is also the last date that WhatsApp Business users will be able to use ChatGPT, Copilot and any other non-Meta AI chatbot inside the messaging app. OpenAI first announced its departure from WhatsApp last month, while Microsoft confirmed that Copilot will no longer be available inside WhatsApp earlier this week. There is a...
Several rumors over the past few months have indicated that Honor is set to launch its first Ultra flagship phone – the Magic8 Ultra, sometime in early 2026. The device will reportedly bring top-tier zoom cameras alongside an even larger battery than the Magic8 Pro’s 7,200 mAh cell, and we now get confirmation that it will also come with 120W wired fast charging. Honor Magic8 Ultra's 3C certification The device was spotted on China’s 3C certification agency with the BKQ-AN20 model number. In addition to the listing, tipster Digital Chat Station shared that the Magic8 Ultra will be...
No, the OnePlus 15 still isn’t available in the US and the OnePlus site hasn’t been updated with info on when it is coming. But the OnePlus 13 might be the better phone, anyway. It’s certainly cheaper. You can pick up the base 12/256GB unit for $700 and the upgrade to 16/512GB is $100 more. Even though it is a previous gen chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is still one of the fastest around and the 6.82” 1440p+ LTPO OLED is great. The phone is equipped with three 50MP cameras on the back, including a main with a 1/1.43” sensor and a 3x/73mm periscope. This part is arguably better than the...
With this year's Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung brings the model much closer to the S25 Series. Size- and design-wise, it's identical to the Galaxy S25+, while it shares the full-fledged Exynos 2400 SoC with last year's Galaxy S24+. Compared to the S25+, the Galaxy S25 FE is around 30% cheaper in Europe and almost 50% cheaper in the US (when you account for storage and you shop from third-party retailers). Based on pricing and the specs sheet alone, the Galaxy S25 FE is the go-to option between the two if you are on a budget, and if that's the case, well, it's already settled. But if...
With this year's Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung brings the model much closer to the S25 Series. Size- and design-wise, it's identical to the Galaxy S25+, while it shares the full-fledged Exynos 2400 SoC with last year's Galaxy S24+. Compared to the S25+, the Galaxy S25 FE is around 30% cheaper in Europe and almost 50% cheaper in the US (when you account for storage and you shop from third-party retailers). Based on pricing and the specs sheet alone, the Galaxy S25 FE is the go-to option between the two if you are on a budget, and if that's the case, well, it's already settled. But if...
The Poco F8 series was unveiled globally today at an event held in Bali, Indonesia. During the same event, the company also announced the Poco Pad X1 and the Pad M1. The Pad X1 comes with an 11.2-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 144Hz, 800 nits peak brightness, and 3.2K resolution. The display also supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, and a Sunlight mode. The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, which is paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2 and offers Wi-Fi 6E as well as Bluetooth 5.4. Poco has included a 13MP camera...
Flip phones used to rule the world – then touchscreens made them obsolete and then advancements in touchscreens brought them back. The tech industry can be funny that way. The US is missing out on most of the foldable action, but two of the best flips are available. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is a major upgrade from its predecessor – the roomy 4.1” cover display with a regular shape makes using the phone when closed so much easier than the weirdly-shaped 3.4” display on the Z Flip6 ever did. Also, the new model is thinner (6.5mm opened and 13.7mm closed vs. 6.9mm and 14.9mm) with a...