EU adds exemptions to its removable battery rule for smartwatches, fitness trackers, ear buds

Back in 2022, the EU prepared new legislation that will bring back user-replaceable batteries on electronic devices. This will go into effect in February 2027, but some companies are already making the jump – for example, Nintendo released a special Switch 2 with a replaceable battery. But what about devices where having a replaceable battery might affect features such as water resistance? Well, the EU just added several exemptions just for such cases. An important category is the so-called “wet appliances”. These include: “wearable devices, such as wireless earbuds, heart rate monitor...

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Infinix Xpad 30 Pro surfaces in retailer listing, here are its main specs

Infinix just unveiled the Hot 70 Pro today, and the company is also working on a new tablet. Meet the Infinix Xpad 30 Pro, which has been prematurely listed on a Belarusian retailer’s website. A listing for the device was also spotted on Infinix's official website too for a very short while before it was taken down. Judging by the name, this seems pretty obviously meant to be the successor to the Xpad 20 Pro, which was released last September. The Xpad 30 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G200 Ultimate chipset, and it comes with an 11-inch display with Eye-Care technology and "2.5K"...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra appears in a new set of renders, specs confirmed

While the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event gets all the attention lately, which is understandable given that Samsung is expected to announce not two but three foldables, the rumor mill never stops spinning, so we get to see one of the company's upcoming flagship tablets in a new set of renders. The notorious OnLeaks tipster partnered with Smartphone Checker to create CAD-based renders of the upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra tablet. Of course, the renders are based on insider information about the flagship tablet. The renders show an essentially untouched design and dimensions compared to...

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Huawei MatePad Air (2026) hands-on

During its yesterday's event in Malaysia, Huawei introduced the Pura 90s series along with the FreeClip 2 S and MatePad Air (2026). We had our chance to meet the devices in person, so here's a quick rundown of the updated MatePad Air for this year. MatePad Air (2026) Just like its predecessor, the MatePad Air (2026) features a 12-inch display, but instead of a plain old IPS LCD panel, the newer Air swaps it out for a brighter OLED one with a 144Hz refresh rate. What's more, the screen features Huawei's PaperMatte coating that makes it look like paper. Reflections are reduced,...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra full specs leak

We recently saw leaked renders showing Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and now it's time for their full specs. These have been leaked today by a usually reliable source, so let's dive right in. As you may already know, the Galaxy Z Fold8 will be the wide-style foldable that's aiming to compete with the iPhone Ultra. This will have a 7.6-inch 2448x1848 main folding screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, and a 5.5-inch cover display with 1248x1972 resolution. Both panels will have 120Hz refresh rate. The display substrate is titanium now, which should make the crease...

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Third-party app stores will soon be available through the Google Play Store in the US

Running an app store is a profitable business – one that platform makers are keen to protect. That used to be the case with Google too, but the conclusion of a 6-year legal battle with Epic Games has come to a surprise ending that will make third-party app stores that much more accessible. The story started in 2020 when Epic sued Google, alleging that Google held a monopoly in the Android app distribution market and in-app billing services. A jury sided with Epic, but this then went through an appeal process until, eventually, the two companies reached a settlement agreement in...

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Samsung's best pre-order perk won't be available for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8

The best part about pre-ordering a new Samsung smartphone has, for the past few years, been that you can get a 'free' storage upgrade. Pay for one storage tier, get the higher one for no additional cost. However, a new report from Korea today claims Samsung will not be offering this perk for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8, which it will unveil on July 22. Instead, the company will only cover 50% of the price difference between the 256GB option and the 512GB model. So basically, you'll pay half of the difference to get the higher storage tier when you...

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Pixel Watch 5 official press renders have leaked

Unlike the Pixel 11 lineup, the Pixel Watch 5 hasn't been the subject of many leaks. However, details about its pricing and color options leaked recently, and now the smartwatch has surfaced in official-looking press renders ahead of its expected debut on August 12. The Tide Chart, in collaboration with OnLeaks, has shared official-looking renders of the Pixel Watch 5, showcasing the smartwatch in four case finishes and two size options. Pixel Watch 5 45mm in Dark Anthracite and Pyrite Looking at the leaked renders, the Pixel Watch 5 appears to retain a design that's largely...

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Apple releases the first iOS 27 public beta

Apple went through several iOS 27 betas, but those were only for developers. Now, the company has released the first public beta of iOS 27 – as well as public betas for the related iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 and tvOS 27. The stable release is coming this fall. But if you want to get an early start, you can sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program and install version 27 on your device today. Which phones are supported? Apple didn’t drop compatibility, so if your phone runs version 26, it can run version 27 too. This means iPhone 11 or newer (including iPhone SE (2020) or...

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European Commission plans to limit children's access to social media

The European Commission will propose new rules limiting children's access to social media across the EU later this year, per Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The move follows recommendations from an expert panel tasked with finding ways to better protect minors from online harms. Under the recommendations, children under 13 would only be allowed limited, supervised access to social media. Restrictions would gradually ease as they get older, however. The panel also called for platforms to prove they're safe for young users before granting access, shifting more responsibility...

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An unlikely Chinese company claims they have the first "AI Agentic Phone"

A Chinese company you may have never heard of has just announced that it's making a smartphone - or at least sourcing one from an ODM. But wait, this is no regular smartphone; it's the world's first AI agentic phone. And guess what, it's being hyped before OpenAI got a chance to hype up its own rumored smartphone. The company in question is called StepFun - it was founded in 2023 by former Microsoft employees in Shanghai, and the phone they are teasing today is called the StepX Neo. StepFun is no stranger to on-device AI, but they've so far provided service integrations to manufacturers...

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Leak suggests Galaxy Z Flip8 will be lighter than the Z Flip7

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has revealed new details about the Galaxy Z Flip8’s weight and thickness. According to tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Z Flip8 will weigh around 180 grams, making it 8 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip7, which weighs 188 grams. Leaked Galaxy Z Flip8 render While the difference may seem minor on paper, the reduced weight could make the Galaxy Z Flip8 feel more comfortable to use. The tipster also reiterated that the Galaxy Z...

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Motorola Edge 70 Max hands-on video surfaces ahead of launch

Just two days ahead of its official launch, a hands-on video of the Motorola Edge 70 Max has surfaced online offering a closer look at its design from every angle. Meanwhile, a new set of official-looking renders has also leaked, revealing the phone in all of its color options. The hands-on video reveals that the Motorola Edge 70 Max will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA primary rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). Here's the good look at the Motorola Edge 70 Max.#Motorola #MotorolaEdge70Max pic.twitter.com/ZWghNsXvl9— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) July 12, 2026 Motorola has already...

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Insta360 X6 leak reveals smaller design, pricing

The Insta360 X6 appears to be nearing its official debut. Ahead of the expected launch, WinFuture's Roland Quandt has shared the action camera's marketing images, key specifications, and expected European pricing. The leaked marketing images suggest that the Insta360 X6 will arrive with a noticeably more compact design, although its overall look remains largely in line with the Insta360 X5. Like its predecessor, the camera features a fisheye lens on both the front and the back. The display now sits directly below the rear camera, while the power and record buttons, as well as the...

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaks in new Pine shade

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 Pro Fold alongside the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup at its Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has surfaced, giving us a look at the foldable in a new color option. The latest leak, courtesy of Mystic Leaks, gives us a look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a new Pine colorway, which appears to be a light shade of green. The image also gives us another look at the phone's light gold frame and redesigned rear camera module. The camera cutouts now house both the LED flash and the microphone. Earlier leaked renders...

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Weekly poll results: the Honor Magic V6 has many fans, but its price keeps others away

The Honor Magic V6 is available in Europe at a discounted price of €1,700/£1,500 until the end of the month. The EU price is set to go up to €2,300 in August and the UK price relies on a £500 voucher, which probably won’t last long. In either case, you get a free Honor Pad 10 and a 24-month screen protection plan. Even so, the price is turning some potential buyers away. In last week’s poll, two nearly equal groups formed – those who are interested in buying the Magic V6 at its current price accounted for 25.3% of the vote, while those who are looking for a discount first accounted for...

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Motorola Edge 70 Max's battery details revealed

Motorola will unveil the Edge 70 Max on July 15, and it has already revealed the smartphone's design and confirmed the chip that will power it. Now, Indian online retailer Flipkart has revealed more details about the Motorola Edge 70 Max, including its battery capacity and charging speed. The Motorola Edge 70 Max will pack a 7,100 mAh battery with 90W wired charging and "category's only fast magnetic wireless charging." How fast? 25W. Additionally, Flipkart revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-powered Motorola Edge 70 Max will have up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM onboard and an...

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Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is under $1,000, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ are also on sale

At the end of this month, Samsung’s attention will shift towards launching the new Galaxy Z foldables – you can already pre-reserve one here. We know that some of you don’t care for foldables, so let’s have a look at what’s going on with Samsung’s slab flagships. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is under $1,000 yet again. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen for the 12/256GB model, but it’s within $50 or so. Unfortunately, the upgrade to 512GB storage is quite pricey at the moment. Amazon has the better deal on the 256GB variant and the same $1,300 price for the 512GB variant as Samsung.com,...

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Samsung Health users asked to allow use of their health data for AI training or it will be deleted

Some Samsung Health users are seeing a notice when opening the app asking them to consent to the use of their health data for AI training and modeling. If users don't provide consent, they will not only be unable to sync health data with their Samsung account, but also lose it, as it will be deleted. If users consent, Samsung will collect health and wellness data, medication data, health records, and cycle tracking data. Samsung says the health data it will collect and process "will be used for AI training and modelling, including human review, to improve Samsung Health, including...

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Verizon will provide 5G connectivity services for new BMW vehicles in the US

KDDI, which is a company that provides IoT services and connected experiences to its OEM partners, has a partnership with BMW Group. KDDI, on the other hand, also has a long-standing relationship with Verizon, which in turn provides 5G and LTE connectivity. That's why Verizon just made its partnership with BMW Group and KDDI official. The newly formed partnership means that Verizon provides its 5G Standalone Connected Vehicles services to BMW, so all new BMW vehicles produced for the US markets will make use of Verizon's cellular network. The press release doesn't explicitly say which...

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iPhone Ultra battery capacity leaks

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, one of Apple's usual battery suppliers just had a pair of batteries certified together, which means they are intended for a foldable smartphone (since these have split batteries due to the form factor). The batteries in question have a rated capacity of 1,921 mAh and 2,962 mAh, respectively, giving us a grand total of 4,883 mAh. This is rated capacity, which means the typical advertised capacity will be 5,000 mAh. So that's most likely what the iPhone Ultra will boast. iPhone Ultra speculative render Interestingly, it's on par with the...

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Netflix is once again offering free trials

Netflix is once again offering free trials. These vary in length from 7 to 30 days, depending on user and not necessarily location. Even so, if you try visiting in an incognito browser window or clearing cookies beforehand, you may get offered the full 30 days. The offer weirdly seems to exclude the US and UK for whatever reason. For a lot of users, the trial makes you select which plan you want - and that will of course be automatically charged at the end of the trial period. Thus, you can even opt for the most expensive Premium plan, which includes 4K HDR streaming. It's unclear...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 emerge ahead of launch

Samsung’s highly anticipated trio of foldables has emerged ahead of launch in their home market of South Korea. A Reddit user posted an image which showcases the Fold8 front and center, surrounded by the Z Flip8 on the left and Z Fold8 Ultra on the right. He claims the devices were lined up at a Samsung retail store in South Korea, with alleged confirmation that these are indeed the unreleased foldables given by an on-site store employee. Alleged Samsung Galaxy Fold8 alongside Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra This is our first look at the Fold8 in its semi-unfolded state. And it appears...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra said to borrow Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera features

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra later this month as the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7. Ahead of its launch, a new leak suggests the flagship foldable may finally deliver a flagship-level camera experience. In a blog post on the Korean platform Naver, tipster Lanzuk claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will "inherit key camera features of the Galaxy S26 Ultra." Leaked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra render According to the tipster, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will support video LUTs for professional colour grading, along with improved low-light performance and enhanced...

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iPhone 18 Pro Max's weight and thickness leak and it's chunky

A few days ago a rumor doubled down on some previously leaked claims about the iPhone 18 Pro being noticeably thicker than its predecessor, by about 2mm. Today the prolific leaker who goes by Ice Universe has revealed the iPhone 18 Pro Max's weight and thickness, and if these numbers are accurate, it will be a bit chunkier than last year’s model. Apparently, it's going to weigh 240g and be 9mm thick. iPhone 17 Pro Max For comparison, note that the iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233g and is 8.8mm thick, so the increase isn't really as big as previously rumored. If last year's model feels...

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Samsung said to discontinue its Galaxy Z Flip lineup after the Flip8

According to a Chinese tipster with a solid track record, especially when it comes to Samsung-related leaks, the company might kill off the Galaxy Z Flip lineup. And the Galaxy Z Flip8 will be the last of its kind. Now, we've heard these speculations a few times over the years, but they never came out from somewhat reputable sources like Ice Universe. And at the time, it didn't sound plausible given that the foldable segment was flourishing. However, a few years down the road, this rather drastic decision from Samsung starts to sound a bit more believable. First, we have rising RAM...

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Apple's Mac sales grew while most PC makers saw drops in Q2

In the computer market in the second quarter of this year, there was only one clear winner: Apple. It's the only company that managed to gain market share compared to the same period last year, as its shipments grew by 10.1%, according to a new IDC report. Apple shipped 6.7 million Macs in Q2 for a 9.9% market share, up from 6.1 million units and 8.5% market share in Q2 2025. Windows PC makers have been hit hard by their own price increases (which are due to the RAM crisis, of course). First-place Lenovo's shipments dropped to 16.6 million units from 17 million in the year-ago...

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Apple's largest US manufacturing investment is official in partnership with Broadcom

Today Apple has announced its largest investment that's part of its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which was initially unveiled in August of last year. Through AMP, Apple committed to investing a whopping $600 billion to bring manufacturing back to US soil. The just unveiled $30 billion agreement with Broadcom is part of that plan. Apple's new multi-year commitment with Broadcom is about designing and manufacturing custom silicon components and cutting-edge wireless connectivity technologies for a wide range of Apple products. This agreement will lead to the production of...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8, Watch9, and Watch Ultra2 renders leak

Samsung is holding its next Unpacked event on July 22 in London, the company has recently confirmed. Ahead of that, today a series of leaks has brought us official-looking renders for all of the smartphones and smartwatches that are expected to be unveiled at the event. So, without further ado, let's take a look, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold8, which will be the wide foldable intended to compete head-on with Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leaked renders It will be available in Cream, Graphite, and Lavender, with Pistachio being a colorway...

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Redmi Note 17 Pro gets hit with a football, blasted with a firehose in new teaser video

Xiaomi will unveil the Redmi Note 17 series on July 14 (Tuesday). The company offered a few details on the two upcoming models, vanilla and Pro. For example, the Pro model will have Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the front and an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance. This is the focus of a new teaser video – just how tough is the Redmi Note 17 Pro? In the spirit of the World Cup, several Pros get mounted on a robotic arm that acted as a goalkeeper and successfully deflected multiple penalty shots. That part is not entirely in accordance with football rules, but the phones got...

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max's battery details surface in regulatory filings

A recent rumor claimed that the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's eSIM model will pack a 5,425 mAh battery, while the version with a physical SIM tray will come with a 5,235 mAh battery. We are now looking at new information that paints a slightly different picture. New filings in China's 3C database, spotted by tipster Digital Chat Station and likely referring to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, reveal the battery capacities of both smartphones. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max The iPhone 18 Pro Max's eSIM model will come with a 5,567 mAh battery, whereas the physical SIM tray model will...

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US states sue Meta, seeking $1.4 trillion in damages over young user safety

Meta, Facebook’s parent company, could be on the hook for $1.4 trillion in penalties. The astronomical sum is the potential damage from an ongoing trial against the company over allegations from several US states that Meta designed its platform to be addictive to young users. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are leading the charge with the trial itself being held in Oakland, California in front of US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. The states' filings are kept under wraps for now, but a hearing that took place in June revealed some details. The $1.4 trillion is the...

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Samsung confirms that the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra will use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm and Samsung posted this on Instagram, confirming that the upcoming Galaxy Z foldables will be powered by the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Well, there is an asterisk to that. First, there is no phone visible in the video – just the outline of one. The aspect ratio suggests that this is the Galaxy Z Fold8, aka Z Fold Wide. When opened, this will have a 4:3 display inside. In its closed state, this phone is not as tall and narrow as the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (the new name of the classic book-style foldable). You can see the two side by side (in dummy form)...

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Developer turns Sony's headphones into real-time head tracker for PC simulators

Most modern, high-end headphones and earbuds have accelerometers and gyroscopes used for the spatial audio feature that requires precise tracking of head movements in order to make the sound immersive. Sony's WF-1000 and WH-1000 lineups also have the needed hardware, and someone came up with the idea of utilizing those sensors for in-game controls. Developer Nicholas Slattery started a project called Sony Head Tracker, and it's already compatible with hundreds of PC games, including Microsoft Flight Simulator and Assetto Corsa. I made Sony headphones work as a free head tracker for...

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Sky will acquire ITV, the combined company will edge out YouTube for second place in the UK

Comcast-owned Sky will acquire ITV’s media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6 billion deal. ITV’s broadcast channels and the ITVX streaming service will remain free-to-air. Negotiations started back in November and this is what the two companies agreed on. Sky will pay ITV £1.2 billion in cash and it will transfer Love Productions (which makes The Great British Bake Off among other things). Additionally, Sky will pay £200 million to ITV in 2028, though that is dependent on meeting advertising revenue goals. This acquisition does not include ITV’s studio arm. That said, as part of...

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Galaxy S27 Pro will use a Snapdragon chip only in select regions, Exynos 2700 everywhere else

For a bit, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro sounded like a “mini Ultra” with leaks about a Privacy Display feature for its 6.47” screen. We were reminded that this wasn’t the case when it came out that the Pro and Ultra will use different telephoto cameras (but they will have the same main, ultra-wide and selfie cameras). And now here’s another reminder. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro will use an Exynos 2700 chipset everywhere outside of North America, reports Korea’s Money Today. China traditionally gets Snapdragon too, but that wasn’t mentioned in the report. The S27 Ultra will use the new...

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Nothing Ear (3a) leak day before announcement

Nothing is set to launch its Phone (4b) tomorrow alongside a new pair of wireless earbuds. The Nothing Ear (3a) are set to arrive as the successor to 2024’s Nothing Ear (a) and WinFuture has now shared our first look at them. Nothing Ear (3a) in yellow Like their predecessor, the Ear (3a) is set to come in flashy colors, including a vibrant yellow hue, which was the hero color of the Ear (a). This time around, Nothing has prepared a new pink hue, which is also quite eye-catching. Nothing Ear (3a) in pink The yellow and pink colors will be joined by more...

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Samsung DX employees are planning a rally to protest a hundred-fold disparity in bonuses

Workers at Samsung’s Device Solutions (the company’s semiconductor arm) were threatening to strike back in May, but their union and the company signed a deal that opened the gates to massive performance bonuses. That is not the end of the story, though, as another union that represents another branch is now unhappy with the bonus disparity. Samsung’s Device Experience (DX) branch builds smartphones, TVs and home appliances. Their union is planning to hold a rally near the Samsung Electronics Suwon plant on July 16. The reason is simple – workers in the non-chip divisions are expected to...

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Huawei Pura 90 series' global launch date confirmed

Following their announcement in China back in April, Huawei has now confirmed that the Pura 90 series is set to launch globally on July 14. The keynote event will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This development follows a similar approach to last year’s Pura 80 series global launch, which took place on July 10. Last year, Huawei brought over its Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro and 80 Ultra to the global stage but it remains to be seen if we will get all three Pura 90 models this time around. Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max For more details on the Pura 90 Pro and 90 Pro...

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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max battery specifications surface

The Xiaomi 18 Pro lineup is expected to debut in China this September. Ahead of the rumored launch, a new leak has revealed the battery details of the flagship Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station shared the information on Weibo. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will pack a battery with a capacity exceeding 8,000mAh. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max The phone is also said to support 100W wired charging and wireless charging. Notably, the leak reiterates several previously rumored specifications, including a 2nm chipset, likely Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon...

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Kuo: iPhone Ultra may have limited supply at launch and ship later

The iPhone Ultra, Apple’s foldable phone, is rumored to go official in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. However, a new report suggests the foldable iPhone won't be available for pre-orders immediately after its unveiling, with shipments likely to begin at a later date. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone Ultra will be available in limited quantities at launch due to manufacturing challenges. As a result, pre-orders are expected to begin later than those for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Kuo says Apple could begin shipping the foldable iPhone in the...

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Weekly poll: will you buy the Honor Magic V6?

We’ve been waiting since March, but it’s finally here – the Honor Magic V6 is available in Europe and... wait, how much? Until the end of the month, the flagship foldable will be available at a discounted price of €1,700. Plus, you get a free Honor Pad 10 along with a 24-month screen protection plan. If you want to buy a V6, however, you should do it before the end of the month – because come August, the price will shoot up to €2,300. Honor Magic V6 in: Red • Gold • White • Black The Honor Magic V6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It boasts a 6.52” (1080p+, 20.1:9)...

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WhatsApp starts testing green dot online contact indicator on iOS

Last month we learned that WhatsApp started testing a green dot on Android to indicate that a contact is online. The Meta-owned company has now started testing this feature on iOS as well. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered the development on beta version 26.26.10.72 of WhatsApp for iOS. If you are a WhatsApp beta user on iOS with the latest version of the app installed, you'll see a small green circle at the bottom-right of a contact's photo in the "Contact info" screen when the contact is online. This works in real-time, so the green circle will...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets a limited-time discount in India

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, launched in India with a base price of INR139,999, is available at a discount on Samsung's official website. Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra in India with three memory options - 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB, priced at INR139,999, INR159,999, and INR189,999, respectively. Now, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 12GB/256GB model is available at a discounted price of INR124,999, while the 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB models are available at INR144,999 and INR174,999, respectively. Note that this discount is part of the limited-time Samsung Days offer,...

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iOS 27 source code reveals a new Apple wearable supporting Visual Intelligence

An X user @samhenrigold unearthed a reference inside the iOS 27 source code that mentions a new Apple wearable device with model number B790. The reference itself isn't very revealing, but it confirms that the device supports features related to Visual Intelligence. Visual Intelligence is a new feature that allows users to ask Siri about an object using the default Camera app on iOS 27-running iPhones. The feature is available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer. Unfortunately, we have no clue which device is referenced in the source code, but it's surely an upcoming one, and it has a...

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Deals: Galaxy A57 and A37 on sale, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and Moto Razr 2026 get discounts too

Happy birthday, USA! With the 4th of July celebrations and the World Cup in full swing, attention probably isn’t on shopping for new phones, but we still managed to fish out a few good deals. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is $100 off for both its 128GB and 256GB variants. The 128GB model costs the same as last week, but now the 256GB model is available with the same discount too – and it’s recommended to go with more storage, since it’s no longer expandable. Samsung Galaxy A57 $100 off Read our review ...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8, Watch9, Watch Ultra 2 prices leak

Samsung is widely expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at an Unpacked event taking place in London on July 22. Ahead of that, today we have leaked European prices for the entire lineup. Spoiler alert: they're higher than last year. The Fold8 Ultra, which is the successor to the Fold7, will start at €2,199, €100 more than the Fold7. That's for 256GB of storage. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leaked image If you want 512GB, you'll have to pay €2,399, which is €180 more than for the Fold7. For the 1TB...

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Redmi 17 5G certifications reveal its RAM/storage options and battery capacity

The global Redmi 17 5G will be the successor to the Redmi 15 5G, as Redmi is skipping the number 16 just like Xiaomi did last year. Now, the Redmi 17 5G has been certified for sale in Malaysia by SIRIM and Taiwan by NCC. These certifications have revealed its model number, 26062RN92G, and the fact that it will be available in four RAM/storage configurations: 4/64GB, 4/128GB, 4/256GB, and 8/256GB. The phone will pack a 7,500 mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. Redmi 15 5G The Redmi 17 5G will obviously support 5G, as well as dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS. It...

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AT&T expands Build-A-Plan to include home internet

Back in May, AT&T launched Build-A-Plan, a new way to customize your wireless plan's perks and pricing. It seems to have been a success, as the company is now expanding the program to include home internet as well. The expansion is taking place on July 7. Starting on that day, if you use Build-A-Plan you will be able to add home internet to your plan as well - either AT&T Fiber if it’s available in your area, or, if it’s not, AT&T Internet Air, which basically gives you fixed internet access by using AT&T's mobile network. If you use Build-A-Plan and want the cheapest possible...

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