Oppo will release ColorOS 16, its custom version of Android 16, on October 15 – the upcoming Find X9 series will run it out of the box, older models will get it as an update down the line. Today, the company detailed some of the key changes in the new OS. One new element is the Star Compiler – Android apps typically come compiled to portable bytecode, which then gets compiled again to something that your phone’s or tablet’s CPU can actually run. By adding hardware-aware optimizations, Oppo managed to achieve an overall system load reduction of around 14%, with performance improvements...

Say hello to the Xiaomi 15T Pro, the brand's latest "flagship killer." Like its predecessor, it's the higher-end in the T series and features a beautiful design complete with a unique color, a big battery, a potent SoC, and great cameras. Here is the Xiaomi 15T Pro, pictured alongside its sibling, the 15T. They share the same footprint with a 6.83-inch display and a 5,500mAh battery, but differ in a few key areas - the Pro has a more powerful Dimensity 9400+ chipset, a faster 144Hz display, and nicer cameras. Xiaomi 15T, left, Xiaomi 15T Pro, right Those cameras include a wide...

There have been some rumors and speculations about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's battery capacity and charging speed. The 2026 Samsung flagship was said to support 65W wired charging, but we later heard that it would only go as fast as 60W, and it now appears that's what we will get with the final product. Reliable tipster UniverseIce posted on X that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will charge faster than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which charged at up to 45W, but its charging speed will be capped at 60W. Confirm again that the specifications of Galaxy S26 Ultra 60w are unchanged, not 45w.—...

Xiaomi announced the Redmi Pad 2 Pro series and the Pad mini at an event today alongside the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro lineup consists of the Pad 2 Pro (Wi-Fi), Pad 2 Pro 5G, and a Pad 2 Pro Matte Glass Version. All three variants feature a 12.1-inch LCD display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz, up to 600 nits of brightness, and 2.5K resolution. The Pad 2 Pro series also supports Dolby Vision, DC dimming, and come with TUV Rheinland Low Blue light certification. Meanwhile, the Matte Glass Version gets an AG nano-texture screen that is claimed to reduce glare by up...

Xiaomi announced the Redmi Pad 2 Pro series and the Pad mini at an event today alongside the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro lineup consists of the Pad 2 Pro (Wi-Fi), Pad 2 Pro 5G, and a Pad 2 Pro Matte Glass Version. All three variants feature a 12.1-inch LCD display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz, up to 600 nits of brightness, and 2.5K resolution. The Pad 2 Pro series also supports Dolby Vision, DC dimming, and come with TUV Rheinland Low Blue light certification. Meanwhile, the Matte Glass Version gets an AG nano-texture screen that is claimed to reduce glare by up...

The new iPhone 17 Pro is built differently from the 16 Pro – and we’re not talking about just the switch from titanium to aluminum. The team at iFixit took apart the Pro and detailed the procedure in the video embedded below. The new aluminum frame has a glass “window” on the back which lets through wireless charging and the magnetic force of the MagSafe magnets. However, it’s smaller than before – it doesn’t cover the whole back like it used to. A look at iPhone 17 Pro’s new vapor chamber This means that you can’t access much by removing the rear glass panel – now most repairs...

Xiaomi capped off its big launch event by bringing a pair of previously announced smart wearables to the global stage. The Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm which was unveiled earlier this year in China is now making its way to European markets. It is joined by the OpenWear Stereo Pro wireless earbuds which also made their debut back in June. Watch S4 41mm starts at €159/£129 for the Black and Mint Green color options with the TPU strap. The Sunset Gold version which features a stainless-steel Milanese strap, is going for €219/£189. Watch S4 41mm offers a 1.32-inch round AMOLED display with...

The Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are receiving the stable One UI 8 update in South Korea. This is an impressive turnaround, considering the One UI 8 beta program for both phones only began earlier this month. According to reports, the Galaxy A36 5G’s Android 16-based stable One UI 8 update has the firmware version A366NKSU2BYI9. The update comes with the September 2025 Android security patch as well. Currently, the update is only rolling out to users in South Korea. However, other regions should receive it in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A56 5G began receiving the...

Xiaomi’s new flagship models will be unveiled tomorrow – today come the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro. These bring high-end displays, powerful chipsets and capable cameras, but don’t go for absolute performance like the flagship models and as a result they are easier on the wallet too. This year the two models are larger with 6.83” displays (the 14T pair had 6.67” displays), but they are thinner and have bigger batteries. The Pro also brings a more capable telephoto camera. Let’s look at them individually. Xiaomi 15T Pro The Xiaomi 15T Pro is powered by the Dimensity 9400+, the 2024...

Samsung started testing the One UI 8 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch5 series in July, and today, the brand announced the One UI 8 Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic. [#InlinePriceWidget,12438,1#] The One UI 8 Watch beta program for the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic is currently available in South Korea, but it should be announced in other countries soon. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic If you live in South Korea and want to get a taste of One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch6 or Watch6 Classic, you can do so by enrolling in the One UI 8...