Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 17 series last month, which consists of three smartphones - Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. It is expected to introduce the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in the next few months, and while we await more information from Xiaomi about it, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some camera details of the Ultra model. According to DCS, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature a quad-camera setup on its rear, which will be a combination of one 200MP and three 50MP cameras. The primary camera will have a very high dynamic range, while the periscope telephoto unit...
Samsung unveiled its latest M-series phone in India. The Galaxy M17 is the M variant of the Galaxy F17, which launched last month as a rebadged Galaxy A17. This makes the M17 the third variant of the same phone. The only differentiating factors are the available colors - Moonlight Silver and Sapphire Black, as well as pricing, which starts INR 12,499 ($141) for the 4/128GB model, making the M17 the most affordable entry from the trio. Samsung is also offering a 6/128GB trim for INR 13,999 and an 8/128GB for INR 15,499. Galaxy M17 features the same camera setup as the Galaxy...
Apple COO Jeff Williams is set to retire later this year, and Bloomberg reports that in response to Williams' departure from Apple, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing to expand the roles of some of its top executives. Apple's health and fitness teams, managed by Sumbul Desai and Jay Blahnik, respectively, had reported to Williams. But as part of the organizational restructuring and in anticipation of Williams' departure, these teams will be consolidated under Desai, who will report to Apple's Services boss Eddy Cue, with Blahnik reporting to Desai. Cue is already overseeing...
Apple COO Jeff Williams is set to retire later this year, and Bloomberg reports that in response to Williams' departure from Apple, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing to expand the roles of some of its top executives. Apple's health and fitness teams, managed by Sumbul Desai and Jay Blahnik, respectively, had reported to Williams. But as part of the organizational restructuring and in anticipation of Williams' departure, these teams will be consolidated under Desai, who will report to Apple's Services boss Eddy Cue, with Blahnik reporting to Desai. Cue is already overseeing...
Google announced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold alongside the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL back in August, but the folding smartphone only became available today. To celebrate the occasion, Google has explained why it chose to build a gearless hinge for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and it's all about offering more "without sacrificing the benefits of pro-level phones". Google's designers and engineers took the less safe and more aggressive path with regard to the hinge, as well as the phone's overall "aggressive dimensions", which is how Claude Zellweger, who leads the Pixel...
Oppo launched the Reno14 and Reno14 Pro back in May, and as you may know, this mid-range series refreshes twice annually, so we're definitely now getting very close to the launch of the Reno15 family. According to a new rumor, there will be three main Reno15 devices: the Reno15, Reno15 Pro, and Reno15 Pro Max (yes, really - Oppo is apparently ready to follow Xiaomi's lead in copying Apple's naming scheme). The Reno15 Pro Max will allegedly come with a 6.78-inch flat LTPO OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Oppo Reno14 Pro The phone will be powered by the...
If we go by a rumor from earlier this month, Samsung will fully reveal its VR headset codenamed Project Moohan on October 21. So it's no surprise that we are finally getting some solid information about what might be called the Galaxy XR. The leak contains official-looking renders and key specs. Samsung Galaxy XR The Galaxy XR will be equipped with two 4K micro-LED displays with 4,032 ppi. Both displays combined will feature 29 million pixels, which is more than the 23 million pixels offered by Apple's Vision Pro or Meta's Quest 3 headsets. The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 is tasked...
Following a series of teasers, Onyx has officially announced the Boox P6 Pro – its latest smartphone-sized e-reader. This one is notable because it adds cellular connectivity with full 5G support and also comes in a special version with a Kaleido 3 color E Ink screen with 4096 colors, similar to what we’ve seen on Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft models. Boox P6 Pro also comes in a regular monochrome E Ink screen version using a Carta 1300 screen. Both measure 6.13 inches in diagonal and feature some sizable bezels around the screen. The one advantage of the color E Ink model is the added...
Samsung will launch its first tri-fold smartphone this year, but the brand hasn't revealed its launch date yet. And while we await more information from Samsung about this smartphone, rumored to be called the Galaxy Z TriFold, a patent document published by KIPRIS revealed the tri-fold will pack three batteries. Since this is a tri-folding smartphone, it has three segments, each housing a battery cell. The sketch, which is shown below and included in the patent document, reveals that the smallest battery (T1) is placed inside the segment housing the triple rear cameras, while the...
If you're interested in test driving Oppo's upcoming ColorOS 16 and OnePlus' OxygenOS 16, both based on Android 16, you now have a chance. Sort of. An open beta program has seemingly started, but you can't just get in. Instead, you need to pass an eligibility quiz. You reach this by going to Settings > System & update > Software Update then hitting the three dots and choosing Beta Program. This should work if you have a OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus Open, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, Oppo Find X8, or Oppo Find X8 Pro. That said, there may be regional restrictions in...