WhatsApp is testing a new guest chats feature that allows users to start a chat with people who do not have a WhatsApp account. As uncovered by WABetaInfo, the feature is present in the WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.25.22.13), and it is expected to be implemented in the regular WhatsApp Android and iOS apps in the near future. WhatsApp guest chats feature The guest chat feature allows WhatsApp users to send a chat link via text message, email or social media to people in their contacts who do not have the app or an active WhatsApp account. Once the link is opened, the...
Motorola has unveiled its Brilliant Collection in partnership with iconic jewelry brand Swarovski. The collection consists of two devices – the Razr 2025 aka Razr 60 and the Moto Buds Loop wireless earbuds. Both feature Swarovski crystal and come in Pantone Ice Melt color. The Razr 2025 features 35 hand-placed Swarovski crystals scattered around its quilt-design back. The hinge also houses a precision-cut large crystal with 26 radiant facets, while the right-hand side features crystal-inspired volume keys. Motorola is also bundling a clear crossbody case which allows you to flaunt...
A week ago, a tipster contacted us to say that the Google Pixel 10 Pro will go on pre-order immediately after it gets unveiled on August 20. We wondered whether this time the whole family will launch simultaneously or whether some will arrive late like what happened with the Pixel 9 series. And now we have our answer – due to some delays, the launch will be in two stages. First, the “regular” phones will arrive on schedule – the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL pre-orders will start on August 20, shipping and open sales will start on August 28. Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10...
Samsung started the public One UI 8 beta program on the Galaxy S25 series back in May – stable One UI 8 made its debut with the 2025 foldables. Next week, the company will expand the program to last year’s flagships. Starting next week, owners of the following models in the US, the UK, India and South Korea will be able to sign up for One UI 8 beta through the Samsung Members app: Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. Samsung Galaxy S24 • Samsung Galaxy S24+ • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 FE • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 •...
Honor introduced the AI Connect feature a few months ago that enables wireless file transfer between Honor and Apple's iOS devices. Now, the brand has come up with a new device clone feature that works with Android, iOS, and Huawei's HarmonyOS Next. Honor has upgraded its Device Clone app to support device cloning with devices running the three smartphone operating systems mentioned above. This will allow users to easily transfer data from one device to another through cloning without requiring any additional equipment or accessories. This development also makes Honor the first...
The Galaxy Z Fold7 passed, now it’s Galaxy Z Flip7’s turn to go through JerryRigEverything’s durability test. Last year, the Z Flip6 survived the dreaded bend test, can the 2025 model repeat that achievement despite being thinner? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 goes through tough durability test First things first, the scratch test. There are no surprises here – the Z Flip7 uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for the new and improved cover display and the back panel. That sees light scratches at a level 6 and deeper grooves at a level 7. As a reminder, we now list the Mohs hardness of display...
Infinix launched the GT 30 Pro back in May, and will fully unveil the GT 30 on August 8. Ahead of that, the brand has already revealed a bunch of the phone's specs a few days ago, and now it's back with even more details. The GT 30 has a 5,500 mAh battery, which supports bypass charging - so if you plug it in you can use the phone without constantly depleting and recharging the battery. Infinix promises you'll be able to get more than 20 hours of YouTube video watching and more than 12 hours of using Google Maps on one charge. The phone has a 64 MP main camera which uses Sony's...
Samsung announced a new milestone for the Galaxy S25 series in its home market of South Korea, as it has now passed the 3 million units sold mark. The impressive feat was achieved in six months as the S25 series initially went on sale back in February. The Galaxy S25 series is proving to be selling better than its predecessors as it reached the 3 million sales milestone, two months earlier compared to last year’s Galaxy S24 series. Samsung revealed that its “AI Subscription Club” plan was one key driver for S25 series buyers. The plan also includes a guaranteed device buy-back...
According to a recent report from The Elec, Apple is currently evaluating plans to bring tandem OLED displays to the iPhone. The display tech made its debut on the iPad Pro (2024) and brings two OLED panels layered on top of each other. The benefits include higher brightness output and reduced power consumption. Apple is currently evaluating the optimal tandem OLED display for the iPhone, and it apparently prefers a simplified implementation to the one used on the most recent iPad Pros. A simplified tandem OLED would still consist of two panels, with the second OLED layer only...
Last week, we exclusively reported that the Oppo K13 Turbo series, which includes the K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro, would launch in India between August 11 and August 14. Today, Oppo corroborated our report as it announced that the K13 Turbo will debut in India on August 11. Additionally, Oppo said that the K13 Turbo series, "with its racing-inspired design, power-packed features, and performance-first engineering," is all "set to redefine what a smartphone can offer in the under INR40,000 ($455/€395) segment." The brand hasn't detailed the specs sheets of the Indian K13 Turbo and...