Last week, we got our first look at the iQOO 15R, set to launch on February 24 as the first 'R' model in iQOO's number lineup in India. The brand has already revealed some of the 15R's features, and today, it detailed the 15R's display while also revealing the smartphone will be IP68 and IP69-rated. The iQOO 15R's punch-hole AMOLED display will have a 1.5K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 5,000 nits of local peak brightness, with the lowest brightness level being 1 nit. The iQOO 15R's display will support HDR10+ and feature a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint reader for biometric...
WhatsApp Web has been around since 2015, but the browser version of the messaging platform has yet to support voice or video calls. That’s about to change as the WhatsApp Web beta program is now introducing voice and video calls. The feature is gradually rolling out to beta subscribers and only works for one-to-one voice and video calls. Users can also share their screen during calls. Group calls are expected to arrive at a later point in time with support for calls with up to 32 participants. Call links and scheduled calls are also expected to be gradually rolled out. Calls placed on...
In an official blog post, OpenAI announced that it has begun testing ads in ChatGPT for free and Go users in the US. The ads will be shown only to logged-in adult users, while users under the age of 18 will not see them. ChatGPT users with Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education subscriptions will not see any ads. OpenAI also confirmed that the ads will not influence the answers in a chat. Free ChatGPT users can also choose to disable ads, but doing so will come with a reduced free message limit. Ads shown in a chat will also be labelled as ‘Sponsored’ and shown separately...
In an official blog post, OpenAI announced that it has begun testing ads in ChatGPT for free and Go users in the US. The ads will be shown only to logged-in adult users, while users under the age of 18 will not see them. ChatGPT users with Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education subscriptions will not see any ads. OpenAI also confirmed that the ads will not influence the answers in a chat. Free ChatGPT users can also choose to disable ads, but doing so will come with a reduced free message limit. Ads shown in a chat will also be labelled as ‘Sponsored’ and shown separately...
After debuting the Z11 Turbo earlier this month in China, iQOO appears to be gearing up to expand the Z11 lineup. The iQOO Z11 and Z11x are likely to launch soon, as both devices have now surfaced online. Tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed on Weibo that two new iQOO Z11 series smartphones have secured network certification in China, suggesting an imminent launch. A phone carrying the model number V2551A is believed to be the iQOO Z11. It is tipped to feature a 9,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging support, a 1.5K-resolution LTPS display, and a mid-range chipset. The...
Oppo has unveiled a new K-series smartphone in India. The Oppo K14x has gone official with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 6.75-inch display. It succeeds the K13x from last year, which was also equipped with the Dimensity 6300 SoC. The Oppo K14x sports an LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an HD+ resolution, along with a peak brightness of up to 1,125 nits. Under the hood, it is powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC, the same chipset used on its predecessor. The chipset is paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded via a...
Today, Tecno has revealed that it will officially unveil both the Camon 50 series and the Pova 8 series during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5. At MWC, Tecno will focus on "pioneering practical AI devices, connected AI ecosystem, and imaginative AI forms and designs", whatever any of that means. The Camon 50 series, Tecno's imaging flagship line, will deliver "a revolutionary snap experience, offering smarter scene recognition, enhanced processing intelligence, and greater creative flexibility", the official press release...
Samsung has just released the fourth beta build of the upcoming One UI 8.5. This version of the company's Android skin will make its debut with the Galaxy S26 series, which is most likely getting unveiled on February 25. The fourth beta was rumored to land in mid-January, but if that was ever the plan, then it was obviously delayed for a few weeks. Still, it's out now for the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Samsung's home country of Korea. One UI 8.5 Beta 4 The update is 1.5GB in size and the new firmware version ends in ZZAL. It fixes an issue where a call would switch to...
HMD semi-announced the Terra M rugged phone back in November, and now the company is sharing more details about it, as it's becoming available in select European markets. HMD says this is "more than a device", it's in fact "a fully managed communications ecosystem designed for operational excellence from day one". It's designed "purposefully for professional workers who rely on durable, reliable, secure connectivity on the job — from hospitals and construction sites to airports, security teams and first responders", according to the official press release. It's IP68, IP69K, and...
The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro are rumored to be launching globally in early March, and today Nothing has pretty much confirmed that they're coming soon, by starting the teaser campaign for the duo. As you can see in the tweet below, not much has been revealed - aside from, possibly, the devices' colorways. The dots are black, white, pink, yellow, and blue. So don't be surprised if either or both of the upcoming smartphones get released in those hues. Soon. pic.twitter.com/fpbw7ySU9N— Nothing (@nothing) February 9, 2026 Nothing has already confirmed that at least one of them...