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The Mac mini is the go-to desktop for macOS users, and there's good reason for that. It's powerful, thanks to the M4 processor (and the M1 and M2 before it), it's also quiet and efficient because of that same silicon and its clever software optimization. But most of all, it's because it's Apple's most affordable computer, starting from just €699/£599/INR 59,900.That base price, however, comes with a huge caveat - on-board storage is a measly 256GB. And unlike some other computers, you can't just upgrade that yourself. Purchasing the 512GB version from Apple would cost you $200/€250 more,...


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It's almost time for the next-generation Galaxy S Fan Edition phone, so the rumors start flying in. The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to arrive sometime in September, if we go by the Galaxy S24 FE release last year, and we already know what it would look like as well as some key specs.Galaxy S24 FEThe latest leak talks about the device's memory and color options. The device will offer the usual 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB storage configurations, which are a bit disappointing given that most competitors in the price bracket offer 256GB base storage.As far as colors go, which are not...


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After Samsung didn't handle the One UI 7 update very well, everyone thought the surprising One UI 8 release, based on the still-unreleased Android 16 with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, was just some sort of redemption. However, it seems that it's actually the start of a new update strategy.According to the renowned tipster Ice Universe, Samsung will continue prioritizing its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip phones when it comes to software updates. So from now on, the Galaxy foldables will launch with the latest Android version out of the box, while the Galaxy S series will receive an...


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Right now, if you want to upload a new profile photo on WhatsApp, you can click a new picture with your phone's camera, select one from your phone's gallery, or use the "AI images" feature. Last month, we heard that WhatsApp was working on letting users display a customized avatar alongside their profile photo, and now we learn that the Meta-owned company might soon let you import profile photos from your Facebook and Instagram accounts.This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who shared a screenshot (included below) showing two new options in WhatsApp for Android's Profile...


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Gone are the days when OnePlus was a budget brand – but these days even its budget product line is seen as too expensive. That or it’s not competitive in the current mid-range market. Last week’s poll painted a grim picture of Nord 5’s and Nord CE5’s future.The OnePlus Nord 5 fared pretty poorly, with a plurality of people voting against its hardware. The second largest group thought that it was too expensive. The two are related, of course, but it’s not just about the value for money equation. The Nord 4 had a unique look with that aluminum unibody – the Nord 5 looks ordinary by...


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After a serious delay in the Exynos 2600 release, we are now starting to get some bits of information regarding Samsung's upcoming flagship chipset. Shortly after the Geekbench listing showing the CPU's specs, we now have an idea of what the GPU will be like.Exynos 2600 3Dmark SNL score pic.twitter.com/6bPUNHhNii— Jukan (@Jukanlosreve) July 26, 2025 An X user posted a photo of 3DMark's Steel Nomad Light benchmark with the Exynos 2600 scoring impressive 3,135 points, which is about 15% higher than what you would expect from a Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone. So if we go by this...


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A user on Xiaomi's Feedback app received interesting information regarding Xiaomi's plans regarding HyperOS. Turns out, the company has officially ended the development of HyperOS 2 and is redirecting all of its resources to HyperOS 3.It looks like Xiaomi is done with HyperOS 2 as all phones entitled to the OS update received it, so it's time to focus solely on bringing HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, on time. Additionally, a member from the developer team clarified that users should not expect any more HyperOS 2 improvement updates.Instead, the company will focus on addressing...


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The iPhone 17 series leaks keep on coming, and the latest one shows the entire lineup in all of its colors. The images were shared by Sonny Dickson and depict the iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in their entire color palette. iPhone 17 Pro dummy units The orange on the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max undoubtedly stands out the most. This is not the first time we’re seeing any of these colors, as they were the subject of renders and even a short video from earlier today. iPhone 17 Pro Max dummy units The other color options for the Pro models include white, dark blue...


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A few days ago some more details leaked regarding Huawei's upcoming successor to the Mate XT, the original tri-fold smartphone, which launched last year. Now, a new source purports to bring us the exact launch date for the Mate XTs, which is apparently what the new device will be called. It will allegedly be presented on September 12, which is the same week that Apple will launch the iPhone 17 family, according to a recent rumor. Huawei Mate XT That's interesting timing to say the least. If true, perhaps Huawei wants to steal some of Apple's thunder, so to speak, which it may very...


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After a tepid Q1, India’s smartphone market reached some record heights in Q2. The report from analysts over at Counterpoint Research has good news for every major company on the market. The wholesale value rose 18% in Q2 compared to the same period last year, this is the highest value ever seen in Q2. The ultra-premium segment – defined as phones over ₹45,000 – was the fastest growing segment and a major driver behind the strong Q2 results. This also resulted in the highest-ever Average Selling Price (ASP) for all smartphones in the Indian market. Apple and Samsung managed to make the...


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YouTube has updated its advertiser-friendly guidelines, and it now allows creators to retain full ad revenue even if their videos contain strong profanities. YouTube's Head of Monetization Policy Experience confirmed the change in a video posted to the Creator Insider channel. Creators are now allowed to use strong profanities in the first seven seconds of their videos while still retaining full monetization. As the video explains, the new rules “align with broadcast standards” and "advertisers expected ads on YouTube to have distance between profanity and the ad that just served”. The...


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Following the massive Pixel leak from last week, Evan Blass is back with more images and even key specs for the whole Pixel 10 series. Google Pixel 10 series, alongside new Pixel Watch 4 and Buds The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold will get a slightly larger 6.4” cover display, up from 6.3” on the previous generation. However, the main display will remain the same size at 8”. There are no details on the camera, other than to confirm that there will be three lenses on the rear. The hinge will be made from “multi-alloy steel” with a high-strength aluminum alloy cover. Battery...


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The Samsung Galaxy S25 series received its first Android 16-based One UI 8 open beta update in May. Two months later, the lineup is receiving the fourth One UI 8 beta, with no word on when exactly the stable build will be released. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra The fourth One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series carries firmware version S938BXXU5ZYGB and is currently seeding in Germany. However, the rollout should expand to other countries soon. You can check the screenshots below for the update's changelog. Changelog of fourth One UI 8 beta update for the Samsung Galaxy S25...


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Following its global debut in May, Motorola’s Moto G86 Power has made its way to India. The device comes in Pantone Spellbound, Pantone Golden Cypress and Pantone Cosmic Sky colors. It’s available in a single 8/128GB trim with pricing set at INR 17,999 ($206). Open sales start on August 6 via Motorola India and partnering retailers. Moto G86 Power Moto G86 Power brings a 6.67-inch OLED display (FHD+ 120Hz) with Gorilla Glass 7i protection and an embedded fingerprint scanner. It also features MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, IP68/IP69 ingress protection and a 6,720mAh...


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vivo introduced the X200 FE and X Fold5 in India about two weeks ago. The vivo X200 FE went on sale in India last week, and now, the vivo X Fold5 is also available for purchase in the country. [#InlinePriceWidget,13847,1#] The vivo X Fold5 comes in a single Titanium Grey color option in India with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage onboard. It's priced at INR149,999 ($1,720/€1,490) and can be purchased from vivo's Indian website, Amazon.in, Flipkart, and leading retail partner outlets. [#InlinePriceWidget,13858,1#] The vivo X Fold5 has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC under the hood, runs...


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