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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo held a big Chinese event this week, announcing the new OriginOS 6 and the X300 series in the X300 and the X300 Pro. OriginOS 6 is redesigned with a similar visual style to iOS 26 with transparent elements and a multi-layered look. OriginOS 6 is here to replace FunTouch OS and will get its global rollout later this month.The vivo X300 and X300 Pro are official for China, too. The Pro is your typical big-sized flagship phone, while the X300 is a 6.31-inch flagship. Both feature the Dimensity 9500 SoC and big batteries. Both phones could also become globally available later on. In...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Vivo introduced the X300 series this week and this year the family is smaller – there’s no mid-sized vanilla model and no “Pro mini”, just the small X300 and the big X300 Pro. Okay, there is likely an Ultra model and an FE model in the pipeline, but there’s no denying that vivo streamlined its flagship product line.vivo X300 and X300 Pro highlightsLet’s start with the vivo X300 Pro – it’s very much an “X200, part 2”, if we can put it that way. Dimensity 9400 gets swapped for 9500, UFS 4.0 for 4.1, 1/1.28” 50MP LYT-818 sensor for 1/1.28” 50MP LYT-282 sensor, 200MP HP9 telephoto...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week we asked you for your thoughts on how we should reconfigure our Phone Finder tool to make it easier to find foldable phones with the right dimensions. Here’s how the voting went.The majority of people prefer that only folded dimensions are used when filtering phones based on their thickness, width and height. People had a simple reason for voting this way – most of the time, the phones stay folded. You carry them closed, of course, but with the rapid improvement of cover displays (especially on flip foldables), you can get a lot done without opening the phone.The other...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It has been a pretty quiet week in the US market as far as smartphones are concerned, but Apple did unveil the M5 chipset and launched three new products with it. But let’s start with phones and with no new launches, we turn to the usual suspects.The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has reportedly been canceled, to be replaced with the Galaxy S26+ - a phone that was once rumored to have been canceled itself. So, the Galaxy S25 Edge may remain Samsung’s thinnest phone for a while. It’s not as capable as its S25+ sibling, but at least it’s a lot cheaper. ...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus today announced the next major release of its software, OxygenOS 16. Based on Android 16, this latest release focuses on AI features, improved fluidity, broader connectivity, and more customizability.OxygenOS 16 carries over many of the OnePlus AI features included with OxygenOS 15 with some improvements, as well as some brand new ones. Mind Space has been updated with Google Gemini integration, so you can now have Gemini search for content within Mind Space or use it to, say, create itineraries. Mind Space also gets voice note functionality, as well as the ability to create...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you are looking to buy one of the new iPhones (or you already got one), you can’t have missed reports that the two Pro models are prone to scratching – apparently, it has something to do with how their aluminum chassis was anodized. And while the vanilla iPhone 17 is harder to scratch, it’s not immune either. The iPhone Air turned out to be pretty tough (it’s the only new model to use titanium), you still may want to protect your investment.That means picking out a case for your new iPhone – we picked out some of the highest rated options and listed them below. Note that most of these...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo launched the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro yesterday, and today we already have a fresh rumor out of China regarding the upcoming Find X9s.The Find X8s, its predecessor, came out in April, so we should expect a similar timeframe for the X9s' arrival on the market as well. The Find X9s is said to be a compact flagship, and the X8s boasts a 6.32" screen so maybe the X9s will have a similar size.Oppo Find X9Despite its petite dimensions, the Find X9s will still pack a 7,000 mAh battery, which would be a significant jump up from its predecessor's 5,700 mAh cell.The Find X8s was...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following its announcement back in June, Huawei has officially launched the public beta for its latest in-house software.The latest release is headlined by a revamped design with updated animations, lockscreen customization, optimized UI performance and a plethora of AI features. You also get the new XiaoYi personal assistant, which offers contextual information and the ability to accomplish tasks on your behalf autonomously.Huawei also shared a full list of the devices scheduled to receive the new update. This list is China-specific so keep in mind. Users will need to...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nubia Z80 Ultra is the latest flagship from the brand and it features several improvements over its predecessor, like the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a revised camera setup and a larger 7,200mAh Si/C battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. The phone was introduced in China earlier today and Nubia also confirmed it will hold a global launch on November 6.Z80 Ultra brings a 6.85-inch BOE X10 AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution (1,216 x 2,688 px) alongside a 144Hz refresh rate. Nubia is once again implementing an under-display camera, which boasts 16MP...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo’s latest flagship smartphones are now available for purchase in China. The Find X9 and Find X9 Pro were unveiled last week. Both phones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC and run Android 16-based ColorOS 16.The base Find X9 starts at CNY 4,400 ($620) for the 12GB/256GB variant. It is also available in 12GB/512GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB options. The phone is sold in Red, Titanium, White, and Black colors.Oppo’s Find X9 comes with a 6.59-inch OLED LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. It gets a 7,025mAh battery with...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After unveiling the iQOO 15, vivo’s sub-brand is now turning its attention to the iQOO Neo11, which now has an official China launch date. The company first teased the phone last week.The iQOO Neo11 is set to debut in China on October 30, with sales beginning the same day. While details remain limited, iQOO has confirmed that the phone will feature a 7,500mAh battery and a 2K display.iQOO has also revealed the color options for the upcoming Neo11. The phone will launch in four variants, including one with a color-changing back panel.The Neo11 will also be...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027 and Apple is looking to bring some excitement with a bold redesign and some naming changes to go alongside it. If we’re following the numbers, the 2027 iPhone should be called iPhone 19, but Omdia senior researcher Heo Moo-yeol suggests that Apple will skip a number and go straight to iPhone 20.The move would be similar to what Apple did with the iPhone X back in 2017. The iPhone’s tenth anniversary release marked the first major redesign in the series, whose traces are still visible to this day.The iPhone 20 series is...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Another day, another OnePlus 15 teaser. The company has now revealed new details about the phone’s camera. The OnePlus 15 will be unveiled in China on October 27.In a post on Weibo, Li Jie, President of OnePlus China, confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will feature Oppo’s Lumo Condensed Light Imaging system. It will also offer a 50MP triple rear camera setup.The OnePlus 15’s periscope telephoto camera will offer 3.5x optical zoom (85mm equivalent) and the main camera will be able to shoot 4K 120fps Dolby video.Recently, OnePlus confirmed that its upcoming flagship will offer...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The rumors were true, OpenAI has a web browser, and it’s called Atlas. As you might expect, it integrates ChatGPT front and center with instant access to the AI chatbot at your disposal without having to jump between apps or browser tabs.The browser is Chromium-based and currently exclusive to macOS. It supports data syncing from other browsers and OpenAI confirmed plans to release Windows, iOS, and Android versions.Atlas builds on top of ChatGPT Search with the ability to surf the web and perform searches on behalf of the user. You can ask context-specific questions on any...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung just unveiled its Galaxy XR glasses in partnership with Google and Qualcomm. The South Korean tech giant also confirmed that it’s working on multiple other wearable XR form factors, including AI glasses.In a press release, Samsung announced collaborations with Google and lifestyle eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for the upcoming AI glasses.The company did not reveal what the AI glasses would be called or provide any details on when these glasses would be announced. According to a recent report, Samsung will launch its AI glasses in 2026.Samsung’s...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi Turbo 4 was launched in very early January, but its successor allegedly won't wait for the one-year anniversary, instead arriving earlier, possibly as early as next month.The Redmi Turbo 5 is said to come with a metal frame, a simple camera island design, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and a larger battery than the Turbo 4's 6,550 mAh cell.Redmi Turbo 4It's expected to be powered by a new MediaTek chip which will be positioned as a 'flagship mid-tier' offering, if that makes any sense. This is likely going to be the Dimensity 8500 Ultra, also expected to...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO 15 was announced yesterday in China, and it also immediately went on sale. The phone is turning out to be a huge success for the brand, achieving record-breaking sales.According to iQOO, the iQOO 15 sold as many units in the first 30 minutes of availability as its predecessor managed throughout the whole first day.The iQOO 15 Honor of Kings Edition sold out already, and a new batch will become available on October 24. The iQOO 15 is expected to launch in international markets in November.It has a 6.85-inch 1440x3168 LTPO AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate and...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A few days ago, Honor unveiled the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro and earlier this week the pair of them went on sale in China. We have confirmation from Honor itself that the Magic8 series will also be available globally, though we don’t have the concrete details just yet. Would you buy the Magic8 or Magic8 Pro? The two new models boast the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 – another shared upgrade is the new AI button. The 2025 models also have significantly larger batteries than their predecessors, even though both phones are smaller than their Magic7-series counterparts. Honor Magic8 and...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X300 series is off to a strong start – the two new models got mostly positive results in last week’s poll. There is still the question of the global launch time frame and pricing hanging over them – the official launch is set for the end of the month, so expect more details next week. The vivo X300 Pro got the thumbs up from one third of voters. We are still working on a full review, but we have a hands-on review with both the X300 and X300 Pro, complete with plenty of camera samples, so you can check that out – around 14% of voters could be swayed in favor of the Pro if it gets...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, unveiled last week at an event in China, will make their international debut next week at an event in Barcelona, Spain, followed by a launch in India in November. We know the Find X9 duo's Chinese pricing, and a new report tells us how much these Find X9 phones will cost in Europe. The Oppo Find X9's 12GB/512GB model will be priced at €999 (CNY8,270/INR102,000/$1,160), while the Find X9 Pro with the same amount of RAM and storage will cost €1,299 (CNY10,755/INR1,32,635/$1,510). Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro The European models of the Oppo Find...


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