Next week will be busy with news from the MWC and upcoming Apple announcements. This week the big event was the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. In case you missed it, this post serves as a jumping off point to the most important details. We also have a hands-on review with all three S26 models as well as a hands-on video. Long story short, the S26 trio is already on pre-order and will officially go on sale on March 11. The first shipments should start arriving around that time too. It’s important to highlight that Samsung revised the prices of the S-series models – here’s the detailed...

TORRAS is launching a new anti-reflective screen protector designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The OrigArmor Screen Protector also boasts high light transmittance, enhanced protection against damage and easy installation with a roller tray system. You can find it now on the official TORRAS store as well as on Amazon. The TORRAS OrigArmor screen protector for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Since the S24 Ultra, Samsung has been using special glass for the display that cuts down on reflections. However, typical screen protectors negate this advantage of the...

A few months after launching in China, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is expanding to more markets around the world. This is one of Xiaomi’s thinnest LCD tablets as it is 0.4mm slimmer than the Pad 7 Pro. The new slate measures only 5.8mm thick and weighs 485g (15g less than the previous model). You might not think it matters, but these improvements add up over time – the Pad 7 Pro was 0.3mm thinner than the Pad 6 Pro and now this model shaves off an extra 0.4mm. This matters since tablets almost have to be used with a case of some sort. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro measures 5.8mm thick and weighs...

Are two 5,000mAh power banks the same size? Before you say “of course”, we need to clarify what we mean by size. In terms of physical size, putting the new Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W next to a 5,000mAh power bank from EcoFlow shows a stark difference. The Xiaomi power bank weighs only 98g and measures 98.5 x 71.5 x 6.0mm. The EcoFlow power bank is nearly twice as heavy at 180g and it is more than twice as thick at 108.0 x 70.0 x 14.4mm. To be fair, some of that is due to the integrated charging cable and kickstand on the EcoFlow, but the Xiaomi uses a cutting-edge...

Xiaomi launched a tracking tag called simply the Xiaomi Tag. We have one in our hands and we can see a few reasons why you may want to pick one up over trackers from other brands. First, it’s how you can get one – an individual tag costs €18, while a pack of four goes for €60. For comparison, a second-gen Apple AirTag is €35 (or €120 for four), a Samsung SmartTag2 is €40 (€130 for four) and a Moto Tag 2 is also €40 (€130 for four). Xiaomi undercutting the competition’s pricing is nothing new, but the difference is double or more in this case. The Xiaomi Tag is slender and cleverly...

Xiaomi today announced the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra for international markets at an event in Barcelona, Spain, alongside a bunch of other products, including the Leica Leitzphone. No, it isn't one of those Japan-exclusive Leitz Phones made by Sharp, but basically the global version of the China-exclusive Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition we already reviewed, with the most notable difference being the battery capacity. [#InlinePriceWidget,14380,1#] The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition packs a 6,800 mAh battery, whereas the Leica Leitzphone is fueled by a 6,000 mAh battery, just like the...

The Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launched in China at the end of Q3 last year – so if you wrote them off as China-only phones that you can’t buy, it’s time to have a second look since they are now launching to new markets. There are no surprises on their spec sheets, other than the predictable decrease in battery capacity for the global models. Also, the 17 Pro isn’t part of the global rollout, but we’ll talk about it in a second. Xiaomi 17 Ultra The Xiaomi 17 Ultra brings serious camera hardware. It is equipped with a 50MP 1”-type Light Fusion 1050L sensor with LOFIC HDR and...

Samsung already has smartphones with satellite communication support, but there was no explicit mention of the same for the recently unveiled Galaxy S26 series. Well, Samsung has finally confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series - which includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra - supports satellite communication. Samsung stated that expanding satellite communication support with the Galaxy S26 series reflects its continued commitment to enhancing user safety and providing seamless mobile experiences. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] For those unaware, satellite communication...

Motorola is set to unveil the Edge 70 Fusion next week, and we recently saw leaked renders of its FIFA-themed version, which should also go official soon. Now, a new leak reveals that the Lenovo-owned brand is planning to launch a Plus model as well, whose key specs and renders have surfaced online. The renders show the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ in four colors, and the source claims their back panels will have a "nylon and linen-inspired" design. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+'s leaked renders Additionally, the source claims that the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ will pack a 6.78" 1.5K...

It’s almost time for Xiaomi’s big launch event, where we’ll see the global debut of the Xiaomi 17 series alongside new additions to its tablets and wearables. The keynote is set to start at 2PM Barcelona time (1PM UTC) tomorrow and will be livestreamed on YouTube through the linked video below. Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra are the two most anticipated devices. The pair will be joined by the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi aka the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. Sadly, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are not expected to join the other three members of the 17 series on their global...