Top 10 trending phones of week 22

Xiaomi unveiled its new 17T series this week and it will probably be pleased to see both members made the podium of out trending chart. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is our new champion, while its vanilla sibling took the bronze medal. Between them, we have the ever-popular Samsung Galaxy A57. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14651, 1#] The Galaxy S26 Ultra missed on the podium spots this week, placing fourth and just ahead of the Galaxy A17 from the other end of the company's portfolio. The Xiaomi 17 Max slipped to sixth and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max also lost a position to place seventh this time...

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Weekly poll: will you buy the Xiaomi 17T or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

Last year, the Xiaomi 15T Pro easily won over the vanilla 15T in our poll. Now that the 17T generation has arrived, will history repeat itself? There is a good chance that it might not – the new vanilla model brings some key improvements that could improve its fortunes, but there are some issues too. The biggest issue may be the price – the Xiaomi 17T starts at €750, while the 17T Pro starts at €900 (for a 12/256GB phone in both cases). This is a €100 price hike compared to the 15T pair. We get it, everything has gotten more expensive, especially devices that need fast RAM and storage....

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Weekly poll results: Android 17 with better security and AirDrop support has people excited

Last week, we asked you about which announcements coming out of Google I/O had you buzzing with excitement – in general, but also specifically for the upcoming Android 17 update. Starting with the top-level question, Android 17 was by far the best thing demoed at I/O 2026. Not surprising, given our audience. But the ranking of the other options did surprise us – barely anyone cared about Wear OS 7. The smartwatches lost to Gemini Intelligence and Android Auto (which were essentially tied) and even the new Googlebook design (the Android-powered laptops) sparked more interest. Some...

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Weekly deals: the Galaxy A57 gets its first real discount, Galaxy A37 and S25 FE also on sale

It took a while, but the Samsung Galaxy A57 is finally up on Amazon – and it kicks things off with a $60 discount. That’s a bit less than the A37 discount, but it’s enough to shift the balance of power between the two. The A37 is the cheaper model and if you can live with 6GB of RAM and 128GB non-expandable storage, then yes, it is meaningfully cheaper. But the 256GB models of the A37 and A57 are currently only $10 apart. Samsung Galaxy A57 $60 off Read our review ...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch9's codename surfaces, might launch with a Classic model

Samsung launched the first "Classic" smartwatch with the Galaxy Watch4 in 2021, but it wasn't a part of all the Galaxy Watch lineups that arrived later, as Samsung launched the Classic model with alternate generations, meaning the Watch5 and Watch7 didn't have a Classic version, but the Watch6 and Watch8 series did. Considering that pattern, we weren't expecting Samsung to launch a Classic smartwatch this year, but a new development suggests that might not be the case. While looking at the code of a Wear OS update, the folks at Android Authority spotted what could be the codenames for the...

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iPhone 18 Pro colors reiterated in new leak

It’s safe to say that the Cosmic Orange colorway of the iPhone 17 Pro series is a major hit, so much so that most Android makers have repeatedly launched similar-looking hues on their own devices. But as popular as it is, it seems that the bright orange color will not be making its way to the iPhone 18 Pro series. We’ve seen leaks of the upcoming Pro iPhones' updated color palette, and we now have our best look yet, thanks to Sonny Dickson, who shared images of the iPhone 18 Pro dummy units. And just as previously speculated, the new hero color for the iPhone 18 Pro series is a...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series tipped to have a display crease as good as Oppo Find N6's

Last July, we heard that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 would come with a crease-free folding display before Apple's folding iPhone. And earlier this year, a report claimed that Samsung would use a new display technology in the Galaxy Z Fold8, decreasing the crease visibility by around 20%. Recently, tipster Ice Universe said the "crease doesn't improve much" on the Fold8 series, but now they say it will be as good as that of the Oppo Find N6. Regarding their previous post about the display crease not improving much on the Fold8 series, Ice Universe clarified that they were referring to the...

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Vertu unveils AlphaFold, its first book-style foldable and boasts about its Hermes AI agent

Vertu is on a foldable phone kick – following the Quantum Flip, the luxury brand has now launched the AlphaFold globally, its first book-style foldable. And while it has the requisite premium materials, this phone’s sole focus is on boosting your productivity with AI. Well, not your productivity – not unless you happen to have $6,880 lying around. And that’s the cheap version, the Alligator Skin Gold & Diamond costs a whopping $34,200. But we’ll get to the leather and the gold and the diamonds. What’s with all this AI? First, the phone has a 6.53” cover display and an 8.05” inner...

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vivo S60 and S60 Vitality Edition arrive with 6.59” AMOLEDs and 7,200mAh batteries

The vivo S60 series is now official in China with two members – the vivo S60 and S60 Vitality Edition. They share similar specs, but the S60 packs a more capable chipset and a 3x telephoto camera. vivo S60 (left) and S60 Vitality Edition (right) Both phones are built around 6.59-inch AMOLED displays with 2,750×1,260px resolution (1.5K) and a 120Hz refresh rate. According to vivo, you can expect up to 5,000 nits peak local brightness in HDR scenarios. You also get a 50MP front camera and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on both. The S60 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen...

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Lava Bold N2's launch date revealed

Lava unveiled the Shark 2 a few days ago, and next week, it will unveil a new Bold series smartphone. This revelation comes from Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website for the Lava Bold N2 that will be launched in India on June 3 at 12 PM local time. Amazon didn't divulge anything else about the Lava Bold N2, aside from giving us a glimpse of its design and two colors. However, with the launch still a few days away, we could see Amazon or Lava reveal a few specs and features of the Bold N2 to build hype.

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iPhone Ultra foldable case leak reveals design, dual camera setup

Apple’s foldable iPhone, which is rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September. Several leaks have already offered a glimpse at the foldable’s design. Now, a case manufacturer has seemingly revealed the device’s design through newly surfaced renders. The leaked case renders showcase the iPhone Ultra from multiple angles. The device is shown in a black finish and, based on the images, Apple’s foldable may not feature built-in MagSafe support, potentially requiring users to use a case for magnetic wireless...

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Amazon to acquire Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar, iPhone's satellite feature won't be affected

Amazon and Globalstar finalized an acquisition deal worth $11 billion. But by purchasing Globalstar, Amazon also had to buy out Apple's 20% stake in the company. Apple and Globalstar signed a $1.1 billion commitment back in 2024, which included a $400 million share purchase. Amazon is looking to expand its satellite service business called Amazon Leo. It aims to provide low-latency broadband connectivity through a low-orbit constellation of satellites similar to Starlink. But in order to complete the merger, Amazon needs to buy Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar by creating a new...

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Valve quits gaming to pursue standup comedy with a $300 Steam Deck price hike

Valve today announced a price hike today the likes of which we have rarely seen. The company's popular handheld gaming device — the Steam Deck — will now be as much as 46% more expensive in the US. Starting today, the 512GB OLED model is going from $549 to $789, a near 44% increase. Meanwhile, the 1TB OLED model is going from $649 to an eye-watering $949. For reference, that's more expensive than the $899 2TB PlayStation 5 Pro. We are all aware of the current memory prices situation. But there are limits to how much you can push your luck with the pricing of a four-year-old...

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Apple increases the trade-in valuations of most old iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches

The prices of smartphones – of all electronics, really – are going up, so this might be a bad time to upgrade. However, this also means that old devices are retaining more value and Apple has recognized that as the company just updated the trade-in valuations on its US site. Many older iPhones are now worth a bit more than they were just a few days ago (we got the old numbers from the Wayback Machine). Some are just $10 more, but there are plenty of models that went up by $25, some even $35. iPhones Model New trade-in value Old trade-in value ...

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Ultrahuman unveils Photon - a $249 red light therapy device that is now on pre-order

Ultrahuman is branching out – the smart ring company just unveiled the Ultrahuman Photon, a red light therapy device, which is currently on pre-order. You can visit the official site and reserve a unit for $249 – that’s less than half of what a typical red light therapy device costs, says the company. You can read more about red light therapy over at Scientific American and Nature. It has been found to assist with post-exercise comfort and muscle recovery as well as improving skin health. The Ultrahuman Photon emits two wavelengths of red light (660nm and 850nm) The Photon has 12...

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US smartphone market shrinks by 3% in Q1, expects a further decline in 2026

Omdia just shared its analysis on the US smartphone market in Q1 2026 and things are not looking great. The overall market shrank 3% year-over-year to 33.4 million units. Firstly, the Q1 2026 decline comes after smartphone manufacturers accelerated an inventory build-up in Q1 2025 in anticipation of the upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. Secondly, the smartphone market is starting to feel the pressure from ever-rising memory chip prices, and there's a significant slowdown in smartphone purchases. Additionally, delayed smartphone launches contributed to a...

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MediaTek unveils Dimensity 8550 with LLM Booster and support for Gemini Nano V3

Earlier this year, MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 8500, a 4nm (TSMC N4P) chipset with all-big CPU cores (eight Cortex-A725) and a Mali-G720 MC8 GPU. Now the company is refreshing that chip as the Dimensity 8550. The key addition here is the LLM Booster and support for Google’s Gemini Nano V3, which is designed to run on your phone. This new version of the chip still uses the NPU 880. The rest is the same. The CPU has its top Cortex-A725 core running at up to 3.4GHz. This core is equipped with 1MB of L2 cache. The second cluster is three A725s at up to 3.2GHz, each with 512KB of L2...

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Redmi 17 to debut soon with a 7,000mAh battery

Redmi recently confirmed that it will bring the Redmi Turbo 5 to India. Now, a new report claims that the company is also preparing to launch a new Redmi 17 5G smartphone alongside it. According to the report, both phones are expected to debut in India on June 18. The Redmi 17 is tipped to arrive as an entry-level 5G offering. Redmi 15 The handset could be powered by a Snapdragon 4-series chipset and pack a battery with a capacity exceeding 7,000mAh. It is also said to feature an LCD display with a high refresh rate. The report further claims that the Redmi 17 5G will sport a...

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Samsung reportedly forced to raise prices due to ever-rising RAM cost

Up until now, most smartphone manufacturers, Apple and Samsung included, were able to absorb the memory chip price shock through optimizations and cutting costs elsewhere. However, this might not be possible for Samsung going forward. According to a report from Greece, Samsung is planning to raise prices on some of its phones in Europe starting in June. The Galaxy S series and the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 price tags are expected to jump by around €100. [#InlinePriceWidget,13826,1#] It's unclear whether the price hike will affect only the base models, but it's easy to assume...

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The Ferrari Luce will have Samsung OLED displays with holes and stacked design

As you’ve probably already heard, the new Ferrari Luce was designed by Sir Jony Ive, who founded LoveFrom after leaving Apple. He designed the car inside and out and the interior of the car will feature several Samsung-made OLED displays. In total, the Luce has three digital display zones and Samsung Display will supply four panel sizes: 12.9”, 12”, 10.1” and 6.3”. And the setup is kind of crazy, though not as crazy as the car’s €550,000 price tag. The Ferrari Luce will feature several Samsung-made displays First, the binnacle – this is the instrument cluster in front of the driver...

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might have a 5G-less version

A couple of months ago, we heard that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will have a new chipset – supposedly, it will use the Snapdragon Wear Elite. One of the key upgrades on that chip is that it offers 5G connectivity – the original Galaxy Watch Ultra, which is powered by the Exynos W1000, only had a 4G modem (to be fair, so did the Snapdragon Wear W5 Gen 2). Samsung never made a Bluetooth version of the Ultra like it usually does for the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Classic models. This will change this generation, claims GalaxyClub. The Dutch publication has seen evidence...

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Apple will add Google Cast to iOS 27, new report says

According to a new report from the usually very reliable Mark Gurman over at Bloomberg, Apple is currently working on adding third-party AirPlay alternatives to the upcoming iOS 27, which is going to be unveiled on June 8. So far, the only streaming protocol built right into iOS at the system level is Apple's own AirPlay. However, the company will allegedly add third-party options like Google Cast in iOS 27, and will even let you set these as the default for wirelessly streaming stuff from your iPhone to a speaker or TV. If you're wondering what's happening, the EU is to "blame" for...

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Oppo Pad 6 launches with Dimensity 9500s, 12-inch screen, 10,420 mAh battery

Alongside the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro smartphones, today in China Oppo also unveiled the Pad 6 tablet. It comes with a 12.1-inch LCD screen with 3000x2120 resolution, 7:5 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, and 900-nit peak brightness. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC, and it has a couple of 8MP cameras (one on the front, one on the back), as well as a 10,420 mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging. It runs Android 16 with ColorOS 16 on top. The Oppo Pad 6 has six speakers, two mics, and no fingerprint sensor. It measures 266.93 x 193.35 x 5.99 mm and weighs...

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Oppo Reno16 Pro and Reno16 go official with 200MP rear camera

The Oppo Reno16 series has made its debut in China. The lineup consists of the Reno16 Pro and the Reno16 for now. Both phones come with a triple rear camera setup with a 200MP main sensor, and are available in three color options. While both phones share the same rear camera setup, other specifications remain different. The Reno16 Pro offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. On the other hand, the Reno16 sports a smaller 6.32-inch OLED panel and is equipped with the Dimensity 8550 Super SoC. Both handsets offer up to 120Hz refresh...

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Huawei nova 16 series to launch on June 1, design revealed

Huawei has officially revealed that the nova 16 series will be unveiled in China on June 1. Alongside, the company will also launch the MatePad Pro Max, which made its global debut earlier this month. The Huawei nova 16 series is confirmed to include the nova 16, nova 16 Pro, nova 16z, and the nova 16 Ultra. Huawei has also kicked off reservations for the phones in China. The nova 16 Pro and the nova 16 Ultra will come with a triple rear camera setup, with the sensors and the LED flash housed inside two large circular discs that sit on top of a rectangular camera island. Huawei...

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EarFun Clip 2 review

Clip 2 are the newest pair of wireless earbuds from EarFun. These are based on the new clip-style earbuds, which are starting to become all the rage these days. We tested the company’s previous EarFun Clip product, which had a few key issues that prevented us from recommending it. However, the new Clip 2 promises to improve upon them, and I can’t wait to put them on and take them for a spin. Will these become a worthwhile option in this burgeoning segment? Let’s find out. Design and comfort The EarFun Clip 2 might look identical to the first-generation model at a glance, but...

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Honor 600 vs. 600 Pro

The age-old question - the Pro or the non-Pro? This time it's either the Honor 600 or the Honor 600 Pro. The latter brings a handful of useful features and hardware upgrades over the regular Honor 600, but also adds another €300 to the bill. Sure, you get a more powerful chipset and a telephoto camera, but the vanilla 600 gets you a long way at a much lower cost. It has the same flagship-grade display, same battery capacity, same main camera and supports 80W fast wired charging like the Honor 600 Pro. Still, a comprehensive comparison requires a deeper dive, so let's go look at the data...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 21

The launch hype of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII died down a bit this week, which allowed the Samsung Galaxy A57 to reclaim the lead in our trending chart. The Galaxy S26 Ultra got back up to second, while the new Sony flagship got the bronze medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14660, 1#] The newly announced Xiaomi 17 Max kept the fourth position it claimed even before it was official. Behind it is the Galaxy A17 - one of the cheapest Samsung phones currently is clearly being considered by a great number of shoppers worldwide. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits in sixth, ahead of the Honor 600 Pro and...

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Weekly poll results: Sony Xperia 1 VIII might be a hit, despite its high price

The results from last week’s poll have us wondering – do people really love the Sony Xperia 1 VIII so much or do they love phones with 3.5mm headphone jacks and microSD slots and the Xperia happens to be the only flagship to have those features? Because the results are quite positive – nearly a quarter of voters are willing to spend €1,500/£1,400 to get the Mark 8 and that is if they pick up the base 12/256GB unit. The 512GB and 1TB models cost more (€2,000/£1,850 in the case of the 1TB version). Interestingly, the positive vote could have gone higher, but Sony didn’t even launch the...

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Deals: OnePlus 15R paired with a free watch, Motorola Razr Fold and Razr 70 phones launch

This week the theme is “freebies” as several manufacturers pair phones with additional gadgets to try and draw in a crowd. We start with the OnePlus 15R, which comes with a free OnePlus Watch 3 43mm. And this is in addition to a €150 discount from its launch price. OnePlus 15R €150 offfree OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Read our review 12/256GB - €550 at Amazon DE 12/512GB - €650 at Amazon DE Next up, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is on pre-order until June 19 –...

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Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Galaxy A56

If you are in the market for a mid-range smartphone, it's almost impossible not to stumble upon Samsung's Galaxy A lineup. But with the recent Samsung Galaxy A57 release, one would wonder whether the Samsung Galaxy A56 isn't actually a more sensible solution, seeing the somewhat modest hardware upgrade. After all, last year's Galaxy A56 is still relevant and sells at a lower price. Since the more recent Galaxy offers only minor design changes and a newer chipset, it's probably safe to assume that the Galaxy A56 will get you a lot of the way while saving you a few bucks. But even trivial...

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Apple's sleep apnea notifications and hearing test features are now available in India

Apple has announced the expansion of sleep apnea notifications and hearing test features to India. Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person's breathing momentarily stops during sleep, preventing the body from getting enough oxygen. If left untreated, it can lead to health consequences over time, including increased risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac issues. Apple Watch helps its users detect signs of sleep apnea. It's done with the help of an Apple Watch metric called Breathing Disturbances, which uses the smartwatch's accelerometer to detect small movements at the...

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Motorola Razr Fold launches in the US and Canada, Razr 2026 family available in the US

After a week-long pre-order period, Motorola’s whole Razr family for 2026 is available in the USA. In Canada, the Razr Fold is launching by itself – this is Motorola’s first book-style foldable. The 2026 Motorola Razr family The Motorola Razr Fold has an MSRP of USD 1,900 and CAD 2,700 in the USA and Canada, respectively. For the US market, the phone is paired with free Moto Buds 2 Plus and a pack of four Moto Tags. You can also find the Razr Fold over at Best Buy. In both cases, you are looking at unlocked units – the Fold will be available from local carriers in the coming...

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AYANEO teases its upcoming Game Boy-like gaming device called KONKR Pocket BLOCK

AYANEO wants to find a place in the handheld retro gaming console niche, and it plans to launch yet another Game Boy-like device called KONKR Pocket BLOCK. And as the name implies, it's a small gaming device that fits your pocket. KONKR Pocket BLOCK The company officially teased the KONKR Pocket BLOCK during a streamed event, confirming the design and form factor - a vertical, handheld gaming device with physical buttons, but without the analog stick that other AYANEO devices have. Interestingly, AYANEO markets the device as the first AI handheld gaming console, but we are not...

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Honor 600 Smart 5G is coming, certifications reveal

Honor's mid-range 600 series will be expanding even further in the near future. According to new certifications by both the GCF and SGS, the Honor 600 Smart 5G is on its way with the model number MRK-NX1. Honor 600 Smart 5G certifications As the name implies, it has 5G support, but that's the only spec that has been outed by these certifications, unfortunately. The global certifications hint at the fact that this won't be launching in China only, so we should see it in international markets too. Unfortunately, it's unclear when it will be launching, but stay tuned and we'll...

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iPhone 19 Pro prototypes are being tested with quad-curved screens, new rumor says

Apple's iPhone 19 Pro and iPhone 19 Pro Max prototypes are currently undergoing testing with quad-curved screens, according to a new rumor from the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo. We have heard back in April that Apple's 2027 Pro series would employ such panels, which is a bit ironic seeing as how quad-curved screens used to be all the rage with Chinese Android smartphone makers, until they all decided to copy Apple and go the flat route. So get ready for a new influx of quad-curved panels in Android flagships in late 2027 and 2028. In 2027 Apple...

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro camera details leak

Back in April rumors started going around saying Samsung would be adding a fourth member to its Galaxy S27 family, and yesterday a new rumor told us what screen size the Galaxy S27 Pro would have. Today yet another rumor is talking about its cameras. Based on the previous rumors, we were under the impression that the S27 Pro would be an S27 Ultra without an S Pen and smaller in size. However, this new rumor contradicts that, saying the Pro and Ultra will have a different telephoto camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to only have three cameras on the...

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Android 17 comes with a more convenient media app switcher

Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 just a couple of days ago, and it comes with some changes to the UI. One notable update is the media app switcher - it's no longer a carousel. New media app switcher in Android 17 While Android 16's current media app switcher that shows up in the notification shade requires you to swipe left and right to switch between active media apps, Android 17 will bring a new, more convenient and obvious switching style. In the new UI, Android minimizes the other media apps into tiny cards that expand when you tap on them. This makes it not just...

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Verizon upgrades the 5G network for the Indy 500, promises speeds over 1.0Gbps at the track

The annual Indy 500 race is coming up – it’s happening this Sunday (May 24) and the legendary track expects massive crowds to gather to watch the racing live. Last year, around 350,000 people showed up at the track and shared a whopping 61TB of data over their mobile connections. This year, Verizon has spent months preparing the 5G infrastructure at the track and it has upgraded the radio hardware to deliver a 400% increase in bandwidth. The carrier thought things through to ensure a good experience from the start – since paper tickets are mostly a thing of the past, you need to load a...

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Apple's new hardware chief orders another reshuffle to speed up product development

Apple is getting a new CEO later this year as Tim Cook will be succeeded by the Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus. But in addition to the news of a new CEO, the company also announced a significant restructuring. Johny Srouji becomes the new Chief Hardware Officer and merges the hardware engineering and hardware technologies teams. Almost immediately after taking his new role, Johny Srouji commenced a big reshuffle. Kate Bergeron, for example, will pass on the main product design management to two of her deputies, while she will oversee product reliability. She's taking on...

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Samsung is facing the biggest worker strike in its history over employee bonuses

Samsung’s memory division reported record sales for Q1, but this has caused discontent within the company, specifically the Device Solutions (DS) business. DS is home to the memory business, System LSI (which designs chipsets) and the foundry business (which fabs chips for Samsung and external clients). Now Samsung is facing the biggest strike in its history – with 48,000 employees threatening to walk out – which is due to start on Thursday, unless an agreement is reached or the government intervenes. The strike is planned to last 18 days. SK Hynix is also based in Korea and it is the...

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AT&T will introduce a new fee for prepaid customers in June

If you are an AT&T customer using a prepaid plan, you need to know this – the carrier is introducing an “AT&T Administrative & Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee” to the tune of $2.63 per service payment. This change will come into effect on June 22 of this year. You can follow the Source link below to see a detailed explanation of what this fee is supposed to cover. AT&T’s postpaid accounts already had an Administrative & Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee, which is $3.99 per line per month, so the prepaid plans are cheaper. That postpaid fee was $3.49 per line until December of last year, by the...

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The media starts receiving the first Trump Mobile T1 Phone units, launch is imminent

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone was supposed to launch last year in August, but many future customers who put a $100 pre-sale order were left empty-handed until now. It looks like the T1 Phone is actually happening as the company started distributing units to media, which in turn means that the actual shipments to customers will begin shortly. But there's a catch. If you haven't followed the news around the T1 Phone lately, you will be surprised to see a couple of discrepancies. The most obvious one is the new design, which is a lot different from the initial one. Also, the American flag at...

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Samsung and Google unveil AI-powered smart glasses at Google I/O 2026

In October last year, Samsung announced that it was developing AI-powered smart glasses in collaboration with Google and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Now, at Google I/O 2026, the companies have offered the first official look at the upcoming Android XR running wearable. The AI smart glasses will be available in two distinct designs, one created by Gentle Monster and the other by Warby Parker. While Google and Samsung have yet to reveal detailed hardware specifications, they did highlight several of the key features the glasses will offer. According to Google and...

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Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion bring premium design and updated drivers

Sony’s WH-1000X series over-ear headphones have become synonymous with noise-canceling, and it all started with the MDR-1000X, which are coincidentally turning 10 years old later this year. To mark the occasion, Sony is releasing a new pair of flagship headphones and if you thought they would come with a normal name, think again. Sony’s WH-1000X The ColleXion (pronounced the collection) slots in as the top-of-the-line entry in the WH-1000X series. While they share key components and features with the WH-1000XM6, the new pair offers several enhancements, including a more premium...

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Visible introduces new discounts and sweepstakes for graduates

Visible, Verizon's "digital-first" wireless service, has just introduced some new offers for graduation season. First off, new graduates can get the Visible unlimited plan, normally $25 per month, for just $20 per month instead for the first year, by simply using the code FRESHSTART at checkout through June 1. That's got mobile covered, but what about home internet? Graduates can get unlimited home internet from Visible for just $30 per month all-in, without fine print or long-term commitments. So that's going to be a $50 total for home internet and mobile service for the first year, and...

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One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S24 series is now available globally

Samsung started seeding the stable One UI 8.5 update based on Android 16 for the Galaxy S24 series just last week, but it was available only to US and South Korean users. Today, the company is making it available for the global market. If you still haven't received a notification, go and check for the software update manually by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. And if that doesn't work, you might have to wait a day or two before it arrives. The One UI 8.5 software brings a handful of new features and changes, despite what the incremental version change...

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Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion leak ahead of launch

Sony is launching its WH-1000X headphones tomorrow, but a detailed leak has basically made the announcement redundant, revealing detailed official-looking product images as well as their key specs ahead of time. Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion The big takeaway is that the WH-1000X are being positioned as a higher-end offering than the WH-1000XM6, but it seems these aren’t their exact replacements. The design from the previously leaked renders is corroborated in the new leak with the WH-1000X featuring a modified yoke (hinge), which features what appears to be a brushed metal...

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Samsung Galaxy A27 stars in new renders inside some cases

Earlier this month, Samsung officially confirmed that the Galaxy A27 is coming, and now a case maker has seemingly leaked the device's design. We've already seen the device in CAD-based renders, mind you - about one month ago. Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy A27 shares its design language with the already official Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. It has a similar oval-shaped camera island, placed in the same position, as is the circular LED flash outside of it. Samsung Galaxy A27 case renders Interestingly, the A27 may have a hole-punch for the selfie camera instead of its predecessor's...

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Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review

Introduction, unboxing Huawei's Watch Fit series is very popular because it combines a small form factor with a useful rectangular display, colorful bands, a strong suite of health and fitness tracking, and superb battery life for not a lot of money. Many people gravitate towards the series (and others like it) because they cover the majority of functionality of an Apple Watch or a Wear OS watch, but with far superior battery life. And as the series has evolved, it's gotten nicer and more premium, think less fitness band and more premium smartwatch. This move into premium happened last...

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