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Xiaomi's rollout of HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 has finally reached global 15 Ultra units in stable form. The update has arrived on our review unit, which is meant for the European market, as build 3.0.5.0.WOAEUXM. It's a whopping 8.9GB download, so make sure you grab it on a fast enough network, otherwise it could take hours to download. [#InlinePriceWidget,13657,1#] The full changelog is available in the screenshots below. It's huge, so we won't go into all of it here. But suffice to say, everything Xiaomi promised in its HyperOS 3 release is there. Expect a ton of performance...


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The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold went on sale last week and it sold out in minutes in its home country of South Korea. Locals who missed out the first time around will have another shot – publication The Chosun quotes insiders who say that Samsung will restock in a couple of days. According to this report, the online store at Samsung.com will have new units available at 10am on Wednesday. Chances are that it will sell out just as fast, so you better act quickly if you want one – it is estimated that only 3,000 Z TriFolds are set aside for the domestic market. Some offline stores will also...


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The OnePlus 15, which was unveiled in October in China, made its international debut over a month ago, but its US launch was delayed due to the government shutdown. The OnePlus 15 went on pre-order in the US earlier this month, and it's now available for purchase through OnePlus' official website and Amazon. The OnePlus 15 comes in Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, and Sand Storm colors in the US with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at $899.99 and $999.99, respectively. However, at the time of writing, only the Infinite Black model is available in both memory...


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Samsung’s Exynos 2600 SoC is now official. After confirming its existence recently, Samsung has fully unveiled its latest flagship mobile chipset. Built on Samsung Foundry’s 2nm GAA process, the Exynos 2600 is the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip. It packs a 10-core CPU based on the Arm v9.3 architecture and debuts Heat Path Block (HPB) technology to enhance heat management. The Exynos 2600 features a 10-core CPU configuration comprising one prime core, three high-performance cores, and six high-efficiency cores. A prime C1-Ultra core is clocked at 3.8GHz, three C1 Pro cores run at...


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The Ultrahuman Ring Air has gained the ability to track snoring as well as general respiratory health. This is made possible by Health PowerPlug, a proprietary technology that analyzes audio along with "advanced biomarker tracking" and of course AI. The company says this is "one of the most comprehensive consumer tools ever built for understanding nighttime respiratory stability". You'll get details about snoring sessions, as part of a holistic overall "actionable sleep picture" which "reveals patterns, trends, and changes in respiratory health over time". It can also detect...


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OnePlus fully unveiled the 15R and Pad Go 2 yesterday, and today the company is already sending out their first software updates. These will be received by buyers right as they take their new devices out of the box. The update for the 15R is first rolling out in India, with build number CPH2767_16.0.1.305(EX01). It will make its way to other regions soon. As you may have expected, it's rolling out in batches. It comes with improvements to system stability and performance, reduced power consumption "in certain scenarios", optimized Gaussian blur effects when opening and closing apps,...


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The Redmi Note 15 series by Xiaomi is going global, and we've got all five units at the office and in for review. Let's unbox the Redmi Note 15 Pro (this is the 4G model). It comes in a well-stocked box - you get a 45W charger, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a grey silicone case. The Redmi Note 15 Pro shares some similarities with the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (and even the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G). Pictured here against the Pro 15 5G (on the right), the two are similar in size, but the 5G model has a slightly larger display (6.83-inch vs 6.77-inch). The Redmi Note 15 Pro has a similar...


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Back in September, robot vacuum maker Dreame announced plans to enter the smartphone market, and today the specs for its first device have purportedly been leaked. The Dreame E1 has the model number W5110 and has already been spotted in the EPREL database. Furthermore, its user manual was found online too, and these are the sources from where the specs are derived. The phone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, a 108MP main camera, a 2MP macro camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an additional decorative sensor on the rear, as well as a 50MP selfie snapper. The sketches in the manual make it...


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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 is expected to arrive next summer, and today some details about it have been outed. It will allegedly come with the same 200MP camera that its predecessor also uses. This will be paired with a 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, an improvement from the Fold7's 10MP shooter. The ultrawide camera will be new too, borrowed from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with 50MP resolution. That will also definitely improve upon the Fold7's 12MP snapper. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Unfortunately, both selfie cameras will remain unchanged, with 10MP resolution each. This is all...


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The iPhone Fold is finally portrayed in the first CAD-based render, which you can see below. This was outed along with CAD drawings intended for case and other accessory makers, which reveal the device's very unusual dimensions. As previously rumored, Apple wanted to ensure that the inner screen isn't a square, and when you unfold the phone you will be in landscape mode. This might ensure compatibility with iPad apps from day one without the need for developers to make any modifications - this is just us speculating, but that would make sense. Apple iPhone Fold CAD...


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Apple’s first foldable iPhone is widely rumored to debut next year at the fall iPhone event, but a new report suggests shipments may be delayed until 2027. The iPhone Fold, which is what we’re calling it for now, is reportedly behind schedule, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a research note that Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to face early-stage yield issues along with other manufacturing challenges ahead of mass production. While Apple remains on track to announce the iPhone Fold in the second half of 2026, Kuo cautions that smooth shipments may not begin until...


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Samsung recently confirmed the Exynos 2600 chipset, expected to power the Galaxy S26 series. While official details remain scarce, a fresh leak has revealed key information about the processor. Known tipster @universeIce has shared several details about the Exynos 2600 SoC on X. The tipster notes that the chipset is manufactured using a 2nm fabrication process and features a 10-core CPU. It will feature a prime CPU core running at 3.9GHz, three high-performance cores at 3.25GHz, and six mid-performance cores clocked at 2.75GHz. As per the tipster, the Exynos 2600 will use an AMD...


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If a recent leak is accurate, Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will feature unusually wide dimensions with a wide inner display. Interestingly, Samsung is also said to be working on a similar “wide” foldable to take on Apple. According to a new report, Samsung is working on a foldable with a 7.6-inch OLED inner screen that’ll have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable is said to be unveiled next year with a passport-style design. The screen's dimension and aspect ratio are said to be similar to the upcoming iPhone Fold, which is rumored to offer a 7.58-inch inner display. The report...


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A new leak has revealed the camera specifications of the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra. The Find X8 Ultra successor is expected to launch in April next year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. In a post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed new details about the Find X9 Ultra. As per DCS, the phone will offer dual 200MP cameras at the back and offer 10x optical zoom. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra also featured dual periscope cameras. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is tipped to pack a 200MP primary camera with light intake claimed to outperform a one-inch type sensor. It will...


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Last week, Xiaomi teased that the flagship 17 Ultra will debut in China this week. Now, the company has revealed the exact launch date, design, and the color options of the phone. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be unveiled in China on December 25, the company confirmed in a Weibo post. The brand also shared the phone’s rear design and color options. It will be available in three color options, including a new Starry Green variant. The phone will also be sold in White and Black colors, as per the teasers. The teasers also confirm that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature a triple-rear camera...


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