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We’ve already seen several teardowns for the iPhone Air as well as the iPhone 17 Pro, but we now have one for the vanilla iPhone 17 thanks to Zack from JerryRigEverything. The video also details all the official repair part prices for the iPhone 17, which Apple released.Getting into the iPhone 17 is as simple as removing the two pentalobe screws on the bottom of the phone, which Apple sells for just $0.18 each.[#InlinePriceWidget,14050,1#]If you’re going for a battery swap, the next step is to heat up the back glass, which allows the phone to open up like a book and removing a...


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Poco introduced the F8 series yesterday and, as the brand usually does, it is offering early bird discounts – considering that the MSRPs of the two new models are slightly higher than those of their predecessors, the discounts make a huge difference.But you can do one better – by using the code 25POCOF8, you can score an additional 10% discount. This means that the Poco F8 Pro (12/256GB) starts at £359, while the flagship Poco F8 Ultra (12/256GB) starts at £494. Go to Poco UK to pick up a unit.Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra highlightsFor reference, the base Ultra model has an...


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The vivo X300 Ultra will be the final addition to the X300 lineup and the successor to the X200 Ultra. While vivo has yet to share any official details about the Ultra model, a series of leaks has surfaced, with the latest revealing its battery capacity and expected launch window.According to a tipster, the X300 Ultra is slated for a Q1 2026 launch, which aligns with the X200 Ultra’s debut in April this year.The vivo X200 Ultra was exclusive to ChinaMoreover, the tipster notes that the upcoming flagship phone from vivo will feature a 7,000mAh battery. In comparison, the X200...


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The OnePlus 15 golder run came to an end in week 48, the champion from the past four editions of the chart sinking all the way to fourth place. In its place we have the newly announced Poco F8 Ultra, which opened a comfortable gap to the second-placed Samsung Galaxy A56.[#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#]In third we have the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while the top half is completed by the Poco F8 Pro, which couldn't quite match the popularity of its Ultra sibling in their debut week.Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max came in sixth, followed by the model of the same name by Xiaomi. Samsung...


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Nothing’s CMF sub-brand has seen a steady expansion across earbuds, smartphones and smartwatches. Watch 3 Pro is the latest wrist wearable from the brand as it succeeds the Watch Pro 2 from last year with some key upgrades. Namely, a larger display, bigger battery and dual-band GPS alongside a new color palette.CMF Watch 3 Pro specifications Display: 1.43” AMOLED touchscreen, 466 x 466 px resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 670 nits max brightness, Always-On Display (AOD) Straps: Detachable 22mm straps, 140-220mm adjustable length Features: IP68 rated, Real-time heart rate...


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Let's kick off a busy week's recap with the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra announcement. Both have Bose-tuned speaker systems, the Ultra adding a dedicated subwoofer on the back. The F8 Pro has a 6,210mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite (last year's top SoC), and a triple camera with a 60mm f/2.2 telephoto. The F8 Ultra has the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6,500mAh battery, and a 115mm f/3.0 telephoto with close-focusing.Both phones are already on sale. The Poco F8 Pro ships in Black, Blue, and Titanium Silver colors, and starts from €469/$529. The Poco F8 Ultra comes in Black, White, Denim...


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The Black Friday sale on Amazon has had several great deals on smartphones, but it’s coming to an end soon. If you’ve been saving to buy a new phone, this is the best time, and we’ve got the best deals listed here. Flagships Foldable AlternativesFlagshipsSamsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is still a good flagship phone, especially since it’s available with a £250 discount. The phone gets a quad-rear camera setup with a 200MP primary sensor, a large 6.9-inch QHD+ display with S-Pen support, DeX support, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery. ...


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Half a year after the launch of the successful F7 series, the Poco brand releases two F8 models. They bring some serious upgrades, some fun designs and, unfortunately, a price hike.The Poco F8 Ultra is €80/€100 more expensive than the F7 Ultra for the 256GB and 512GB models, respectively. At least that is if you go by MSRP – the early bird price knocks the price down by €180/€200.Poco F8 UltraThis generation of Ultra goes for a larger screen at the cost of resolution – the F8 Ultra has a 6.9” 1200p+ display (120Hz OLED with 12-bit Dolby Vision), up from 6.67” 1440p+ (also...


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The Realme GT 8 Pro is having some identity issues – is it a flagship or a flagship killer? Its €1,100 price tag says the former, its hardware says the latter. And so, the conclusion from last week’s poll is pretty simple – the GT 8 Pro needs a price cut.The phone’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and massive 7,000mAh battery certainly impressed us in our review. And the 6.79” OLED display is a sharp, high-quality 1440p+ 144Hz panel with Dolby Vision. But it’s not an LTPO panel. Also, the USB-C port is only USB 2.0. Video stabilization could have been better. The same goes for the ultra-wide and...


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Nothing released the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 stable update for the Nothing Phone (3) last week, and now the rollout has expanded to two more smartphones - Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro.The Nothing OS 4.0 comes with new features, visual enhancements, camera enhancements, and more. You can read the changelog below for more details. New Features Added AI usage dashboard. When using Essential Space, it automatically tracks AI large model usage for enhanced privacy transparency. Path: Settings > Intelligence toolkit > AI usage. Hiding apps...


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Black Friday is almost over, but it’s not too late - you still have time to pick up some great deals. Note that we have smartphone deals in a separate post, here we will focus on the best tablet, laptop, smartwatch and other offers for the US market. Here are some shortcuts to jump straight to the section you care about: Tablets Smartwatches Smart rings Laptops Amazon tablets Amazon e-readersTabletsThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra uses the same chip, but it’s paired with a larger 14.6” 120Hz OLED display and an 11,600mAh battery. Also note that we’ve linked...


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After using the vivo X300 Pro as my only camera on a recent trip to the Andalusia region in Spain, I walked away convinced that vivo has created one of this year’s strongest cameraphone contenders. While it may not introduce dramatic hardware leaps over its predecessors, the cumulative refinement across hardware, software, and accessories has resulted in a remarkably capable and versatile device.Where it shinedBesides the great image quality of the photos I took, what stood out most in my time with the phone was the maturity of the camera software. The interface is well-organized...


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More details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 have surfaced online. After recent leaks revealed the lineup’s updated design, a new report now sheds light on their battery specifications.The Galaxy Buds4 Pro will offer a larger battery when compared to the Buds 3 Pro, as per the report. However, the base model Buds4 is said to come with a smaller capacity battery than its predecessor, the Buds 3.According to the report, the Buds4 Pro will pack a 57mAh battery, which is larger than the 53mAh cell on the older model. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Buds4 will house a smaller...


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Late last month we got word that Infinix was partnering with famous Italian design house Pininfarina for its next flagship smartphone, and today the brand has made this official.The upcoming Infinix Note 60 Ultra will be the phone in question, and it's going to be launching at some point next year. Unfortunately, these are all the details right now.Pininfarina has a 95-year history during which it's designed cars for Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. Infinix says its alliance with Pininfarina "aims to set a new benchmark for premium smartphone craftsmanship and introduce high-end,...


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Samsung has revealed that it will be hosting an event ahead of CES 2026. The South Korean giant will unveil its ‘vision for DX division for 2026’ and ‘AI-driven customer experiences’ during the event.The company will host ‘The First Look’ event two days ahead of CES 2026 on January 4 in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas.Samsung CEO and Head of DX (Device eXperience) Division, TM Roh, will take charge of the keynote and will be joined by other key company leaders. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung Newsroom and Samsung’s YouTube channel.We expect Samsung to...


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