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Samsung has been so slow in unraveling its One UI 7.0 that, for a second week in a row, the most intriguing piece of news was what will be in the update, not which devices will get it. Samsung Galaxy A56 vs. Galaxy A55 One of the most popular midrangers from Samsung go head to head. Samsung Galaxy M56 is 30% thinner, still has a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging This year Samsung also upgraded the glass (GG Victus+) and the chipset (Exynos 1480). The M56 will receive software...


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The European Union has been pushing tech companies to be more transparent with consumers - and the latest requirement is a welcome step in that direction. Starting June 20, 2025, all smartphones and tablets sold in the EU will feature a new label inside the box, indicating battery life and efficiency. This is an update to the energy sticker Europeans are already familiar with on household appliances, tailored to align with the type of information consumers now expect from their electronic devices. Which products fall under the new requirements? The regulation applies to cordless...


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vivo's X200 family has just added two members earlier this week, the X200s and X200 Ultra, but the company isn't done just yet, according to a new rumor. Instead, the vivo X200 FE is coming, allegedly.This is due to land in India soon instead of the X200 Pro mini which was earlier rumored to make it to the country. vivo apparently decided to rename it and tweak some of the specs.vivo X200 Pro miniThus, the X200 FE reportedly comes with a 6.31-inch 1216x2640 LTPO OLED flat screen with curved edges and a 120 Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset at the helm, a dual...


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Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge was allegedly supposed to become fully official on April 15, but its introduction was rumored to have been delayed until May 13. Today a new report from Korea confirms that date, saying there will be a Galaxy Unpacked event for it on May 13. The phone will then go up for pre-order on May 14 and will become available on May 23.Unfortunately, the earlier rumors were seemingly correct in saying that the device would only launch in China and Korea. But that exclusivity won't last very long at all. The S25 Edge is now said to make it to the US and other global markets...


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Motorola has unveiled its 2025 generation of flip foldables and they are its first to feature dust resistance - something few foldables have. The Ultra has major improvements, while the vanilla model remains focused on affordable price.Motorola Razr 60 UltraThe Motorola Razr 60 Ultra features an upgraded display, improved battery, camera enhancements and flagship performance. Properly this time, no “s” chipsets. Note that the phone will be known as “Motorola razr ultra” in the US, putting an end to the “razr+ 2025” naming but still not including a number.The Ultra is now rated...


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Motorola just unveiled its Edge 60 series as its first quad-curved models in their respective segment. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Edge 60 come in a choice of Pantone-curated colors and new textured backings.The two phones have the same 6.7-inch quad-curved p-OLED screen, which Moto says is its brightest yet at 4,500 nits. The screen is a 2712x1220px HDR10+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both phones also share a triple camera system on the back, with the same 50MP 1/1.56-inch Sony Lytia LYT-700C main shooter.There's a 50MP f/2.0 ultrawide with PDAF, a 73mm f/2.0 3x zoom camera with...


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The Redmi Turbo 4 was one of the first Xiaomi phones of the year and it is now getting a Pro variant sequel with the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. This is the first phone to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which is configurable with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.Turbo 4 Pro also boasts a massive 7,550 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W charging. The battery can also be used as a powerbank and charge other devices with reverse wired charging at up to 22.5W speeds.Elsewhere, Turbo 4 Pro features a 6.83-inch OLED screen with 2,772 x 1,280px resolution and a 120Hz...


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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 will launch in early July. According to a new report from South Korean publication The JoongAng, Samsung will hold an in-person event in New York at the start of the month, which aligns with previous leaks. Last year’s Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 were announced on July 10 so it would make sense for their successors to follow with a similar launch date.The new report also confirms that the Z Flip FE and Samsung’s tri-fold could also make an appearance at the event.According to the latest rumored specs, both foldables will get the Snapdragon 8 Elite...


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After some initial uncertainty – and some price corrections – the Nintendo Switch 2 goes on pre-order in the US today. The new console can be pre-ordered from major US retailers like Best Buy, Target and Walmart (Amazon coming soon).The official release date is the same as when the console was originally announced, June 5. The company has already showcased several games for it – a mix of new titles and re-releases that have been enhanced for the new hardware.One game is special – Mario Kart World is part of a launch bundle that costs only $50 more than the console alone, while the...


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Motorola launched the Edge 60 Stylus last week as the first Edge series smartphone with a built-in stylus. The smartphone is sold in two colors - Pantone Surf the Web and Pantone Gibraltar Sea. We just got our hands on one, so let's take a closer look at this stylus-toting smartphone.The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus comes in an eco-friendly package made of recycled materials, and it includes a charging cable, a 68W power adapter, a SIM ejector tool, and some documents. Motorola continues to ship its smartphones with "Moto Fragrance" introduced last year with the Edge 50 Pro, which adds to the...


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YouTube marked 20 years since the first video was uploaded on its website. To commemorate the day, the company unveiled new features, stats and reminded about a set of hidden or lesser-known tools.Viraj Manesh, Senior Product Manager, revealed that over 20 million videos are uploaded daily. Users posted more than 100 million comments per day in 2024, with creators hearting comments from an average of 10 million viewers.New features that YouTube is unveiling this year are primarily for TV and Premium users. YouTube TV members can use multiview layouts for non-sports content,...


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Week 17 was filled with new phone announcements and one of them ended up topping our trending chart. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro took victory, ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A56, while another rookie rounded up the podium - the OnePlus 13T. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] The Galaxy S25 Ultra managed to somehow retain its fourth position, despite all the surrounding action. The next three positions bring three more new faces. The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro narrowly edged the Honor GT Pro for the fifth spot, while the vivo X200 Ultra is not far behind in seventh. The Poco X7 Pro is all the way...


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This week, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S24 series has joined the Certified Re-Newed program in the US. These phones have been repaired by Samsung engineers with 100% genuine parts, have a brand new battery installed and have a 1-year manufacturer warranty. And keep in mind that the S24 generation is slated for 7 major updates – Android 15/One UI 7 is currently rolling out (after a short hiccup), which leaves six more years of support. The question is whether the extra cost of the new models is worth the upgrade. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,020, the 512GB variant is...


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Week number seventeen was quite a busy one in terms of phone announcements. Let's start with the OnePlus 13T - OnePlus' new compact flagship. It brings a 6.3-inch display and a 6,260mAh battery - that's nearly 1 amp per inch! Also on board is the Snapdragon 8 Elite and two 50MP cameras on the back - a wide and a 2x zoom. The OnePlus 13T launched in China, starting at CNY 3,399 ($446) - sales start on April 30. The vivo X200 Ultra is also official in China. It too has the Snapdragon 8 Elite and a big (but smaller than the 13T) 6,000mAh battery. Camera-wise, the vivo X200 Ultra swaps the...


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