It was nearly a year ago that the GSM Association published the RCS Universal Profile 3.0, which, among other things, includes an end-to-end encryption (E2EE) standard for messages. The previous E2EE implementation was a Google-specific thing, which is why Apple didn’t support it when it adopted RCS with iOS 18. Now that there is an industry standard, Apple is working to implement it – this will finally enable encrypted messaging between Android and Apple devices. Well, Apple is not pushing itself too hard – again, it’s been almost a year – but signs of support have been discovered in iOS...
Oppo has been on a barrage of A6 series announcements lately and the latest one is the Oppo A6c. It’s not exactly new as the device shares its key specs with the recently announced Oppo A6t 4G but the A6c is only available in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage trim. It also comes with a slightly different back design and two color options - Orchid Purple and Olive Green. The A6c is built around a 6.75-inch IPS LCD (HD+ 120Hz) with 1,125 nits peak brightness. It features a Snapdragon 685 chipset at the helm and a 6,500 mAh battery. There’s a single 13MP rear camera around the back,...
Motorola introduced its new premium Signature lineup at CES 2026 earlier this month. The first device in the series is simply called the Motorola Signature. After making its debut in the UK and EU, the company has now announced its India launch date. The Motorola Signature will be unveiled in India on January 23 and will be sold via Flipkart and Motorola’s online store in India. Although Motorola did not reveal the Indian pricing for the Signature, a tipster has shared the details. According to the leak, the 16GB/1TB variant is expected to carry a box price of INR 84,999 ($940),...
Indian online retailer Flipkart teased a new Realme P-Series smartphone yesterday, which was believed to be the P4 Power with a 10,001 mAh battery. Today, Realme confirmed that this upcoming P-Series smartphone is the P4 Power without revealing its launch date. While Realme hasn't detailed the P4 Power's specs sheet, it has revealed a few features of the smartphone. For starters, the Realme P4 Power will pack a big battery. How big? Well, Realme hasn't provided a number but said the battery capacity will be in the 5-digit range, meaning we are looking at a 10k mAh battery. A...
The first foldable from Apple, tentatively called the iPhone Fold, is rumored to launch later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. A new leak now sheds light on its construction and the materials Apple may be using. According to the leak, Apple’s foldable iPhone will use a hinge crafted from a material known as liquid metal. The rumor also suggests Apple has been experimenting with this material for more than 15 years. The use of liquid metal is expected to improve hinge durability and minimize stress at the folding point. Meanwhile, the iPhone Fold’s main body will...
Realme is unveiling the Neo8 on January 22, and ahead of that, the company is showing it in all three colorways in which it will be sold. These roughly translate from Chinese as Cyber Purple, Mecha Grey, and Origin White. Realme Neo8 official images Realme has already confirmed that the Neo8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and will have a Samsung-made AMOLED screen with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 6,500-nit peak brightness, a 16MP selfie camera, and an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. More Realme Neo8 official images According to rumors,...
Realme is unveiling the Neo8 on January 22, and ahead of that, the company is showing it in all three colorways in which it will be sold. These roughly translate from Chinese as Cyber Purple, Mecha Grey, and Origin White. Realme Neo8 official images Realme has already confirmed that the Neo8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and will have a Samsung-made AMOLED screen with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 6,500-nit peak brightness, a 16MP selfie camera, and an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. More Realme Neo8 official images According to rumors,...
There's been a lot of news about the Google Pixel 10a in the past couple of days or so. First, its colorways leaked along with a rough release timeframe, then a purported official image leaked. Now a new rumor from a tipster on X claims to have pricing information and an exact release date: February 17. The 128GB model will allegedly cost €500, while the 256GB version will go for €600. Official color-matching cases will go for €20 each. Google Pixel 9a Of course this pricing, if accurate, applies to the Eurozone. What's notable here is that the starting price is €50 lower than the...
Google today introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini. This is an opt-in feature. If you turn it on, it securely connects information from apps like Gmail, YouTube, Google Search, and Google Photos, which Gemini can then use in its conversations with you. This is rolling out over the next week to eligible Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US. It works across the web, Android, and iOS. If you are in the US you can see if you've got it by going to the Gemini app or website, then to Settings > Personal Intelligence. That's where you can select which apps you want connected...
Back in October, Samsung launched its web browser called Internet on Windows. This was a pretty important development, as Samsung Internet had before that point been relegated to Android devices. Samsung Internet for Windows was a beta release and only available in Korea and the US. That changes today. Samsung Internet for Windows is now available to everyone regardless of locale (even though the official website may still claim it's only available in Korea and the US, the Download button works everywhere). It is still a beta release, that hasn't changed. The wider availability does hint...