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The China-exclusive Samsung W26 is now official as the Z Fold7’s distant cousin, and like previous W-series releases, it comes with some minor cosmetic changes and a more premium unboxing experience.Samsung also added satellite connectivity on the W26, which allows users in China to use the Tiantong satellite system for calling and messaging in areas without network connectivity.The only other hardware change is the 16GB RAM, which comes as standard on both the 512GB storage and 1TB storage models of the W26.Samsung W26 Samsung W26 is available in red and black...


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Just days before its official debut, key specifications of the Honor Magic8 Pro have surfaced online. Meanwhile, the phone has also been spotted on the Geekbench website. The Magic8 series is set to launch in China on October 15.Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed the specs of the Magic8 Pro on Weibo. As per the leak, the Pro phone will sport a 6.71-inch quad-curved display with a 1.5K resolution. It will also offer a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.Honor Magic8 ProThe phone will get a 3D face recognition feature as well. DCS notes that the Magic8 Pro will pack a 7,200mAh...


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Last month, Xiaomi launched the 17 and 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in China, and the Pro models both feature a screen on their rear, embedded into the gigantic iPhone-like camera island.We've seen rear screens before, from Xiaomi specifically, and they didn't live very long. So with that in mind, you may have considered this latest iteration just another fad/gimmick that will be forgotten by the time the Xiaomi 18 series arrives. But you'd be wrong.Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has confirmed the fact that the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will have the rear screen as well, and far...


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The US Mint has decided to honor the memory of legendary Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs by designing a $1 Innovation coin with him on it.This is part of a yearly tradition which sees the US Mint honoring American innovation and the "pioneering efforts of individuals or groups". One of the Innovation coins for 2026 features Steve Jobs, you can see it below.He is sitting cross-legged in front of a Californian landscape with hills and oak trees. The US Mint's official announcement says "his posture and expression, as he is captured in a moment of reflection, show how this...


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Oppo took the wraps off its Find X9 series today and we managed to get hold of a Find X9 unit after the event. While we did not get to perform our usual set of tests and benchmarks just yet, we did get to use the device for a short period of time, and these are our first impressions.Find X9 feels excellent in-hand. Oppo really nailed the fit and finish here with the aluminum frame having that cold and premium feeling, while the matte glass back feels smooth to the touch and prevents fingerprint build-up.There are three colors to choose from with Titanium Grey, Space Black and...


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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra was showcased in some CAD-based renders late last month, then we saw it in a very iPhone-esque colorway last week, and now it's time to take yet another look at it, this time inside a case.Another case, to be specific, as we've already seen it in some other cases a while back. The camera island redesign is still present, as you'd expect.The phone's three camera sensors on the left are now part of a raised oval island, and not just individual circles. This design has been one that Samsung has slowly moved towards over the last year or so,...


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ZTE offshoot nubia's offshoot RedMagic is almost ready to fully introduce its next flagship gaming smartphone series, the RedMagic 11 Pro/Pro+. This will happen tomorrow in China.Ahead of that, the brand has published a video underwater unboxing of the 11 Pro, for some reason. See it embedded below for your viewing pleasure.The design is very RedMagic-y, so to speak, so it won't surprise anyone. At the same time, another video has surfaced, which confirms some of the phone's specs.As you can see, it comes with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging support for its 8,000 mAh...


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OxygenOS 16 is the latest major OS release from OnePlus. Built on top of the new Android 16 base operating system, OxygenOS 16 is an evolution of the ideas introduced with OxygenOS 15, including parallel processing for UI animations, new AI functionality, and improved interconnectivity with other platforms.We had a chance to test the beta version of the OS on the OnePlus 13s ahead of launch, but these observations should apply to the final version on other devices as well.DesignStarting with the theme of 'evolutionary, not revolutionary' we have the design. The differences...


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Oppo's Find X9 series will debut globally on October 28 in Barcelona, Spain, but we have already gotten our hands on the Find X9 Pro and can share some early impressions with you.Unboxing the Oppo Find X9 ProThe handset arrives in a standard retail box, which includes a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer, as well as a handy USB-A to USB-C adapter.Unboxing the Find X9 ProAlthough this isn't included in the standard retail package, we also got the Hasselblad Professional Teleconverter Kit for the X9 Pro. The teleconverter extends the zoom capabilities of...


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After making their debut in China, the Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro have now been confirmed to see a global launch later this month.Oppo revealed in a press release that the Find X9 series and ColorOS 16 will go global on October 28 at a launch event that will be held in Barcelona, Spain.The Find X9 and X9 Pro are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC and feature a new design when compared to the Find X8 series. The Find X9 comes with a 6.59-inch display, whereas the larger X9 Pro has a 6.78-inch panel.Both phones offer a triple rear camera setup, with the Find X9 Pro...


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As it usually happens, the unveiling of new flagship chipsets opens a floodgate of new flagship phone launches. Oppo is kicking off the Find X9 generation with two models – one mid-sized model and one large model. This happened last year too, later on we got the top of the line Ultra phone and the small “s” model.Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 ProThe Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro are both powered by the new Dimensity 9500. The new chipset has a 32% faster CPU, 33% faster GPU and a massively faster NPU, up 111%. It’s not just about speed, the 9500 is more efficient too, by 55% for the CPU,...


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A bunch of hot new phones were announced this week, shaking up the order in our trending chart. However, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max retained its crown for the fourth week in a row, shaping up to be one of the most exciting phones of this fall.A brand new trio sits behind it though, with the vivo X300 Pro snatching the silver medal and the RedMagic 11 Pro+ placing third.Honor's Magic8 Pro placed fourth, pushing the iPhone 17 Pro Max all the way down to fifth position. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13964, 1#]Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra was the sixth most popular phone in our database this...


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The Powerbeats Fit are the successors to 2021’s Beats Fit Pro. They are the latest true wireless earbuds from the Apple-owned Beats by Dr. Dre brand, and part of the company's Powerbeats lineup, which also features the Powerbeats Pro 2 that we looked at earlier this year.Much like the Powerbeats Pro 2, the Powerbeats Fit are focused entirely on providing optimal fit and peace of mind when used during workouts. While they lack the overt loop design of the Pros, they do have integrated wingtips to keep them securely tucked in your ears.The Powerbeats Fit are built on Apple’s older...


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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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