Honor gets its due for innovations as fastest-growing brand ahead of Apple & Samsung

Honor emerged as one of the stronger performers in 2025, posting record growth, according to a new research report. Data from Omdia’s latest analysis shows the brand’s shipments grew 11% year-over-year, outperforming competitors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. The report notes that global smartphone shipments grew by 2% overall, with Apple leading the market, posting […]

Pranob Mehrotra     February 6

This Nokia N8 revival turns a 2010 flagship into a usable retro phone

A fan-made firmware called Reborn is giving the 2010 Nokia N8 a practical second life in 2026, with updated web certificates, easier app installs, and a new way to browse classic Symbian software.

Paulo Vargas     February 6

Gemini’s Circle to Search lost Share on some phones, you may need a workaround

Circle to Search may have lost its Share option on some Android phones. Reports point to a Google app beta build, with one workaround tied to resetting the app or switching back to stable.

Paulo Vargas     February 6

Your wait for the iPhone 17e might soon be over

A new report suggests Apple may lift the covers off the iPhone 17e in under two weeks.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 6

Samsung Galaxy S26 might skip a sorely-missing charging perk, after all

Samsung Galaxy S26 reportedly skips native Qi2 magnets, forcing case-based solutions again, despite rivals adopting magnetic wireless charging, raising questions about priorities for Unpacked 2026.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 5

This app wants you to doomscroll interactive media instead of viral videos

Gizmo is a new app that replaces viral videos with a TikTok-style feed of interactive, user-generated mini apps you can engage with.

Pranob Mehrotra     February 5

Galaxy S21 support is winding down, what it means for your security updates

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 security updates just became less predictable. The S21 line has dropped off Samsung’s monthly and quarterly lists, which matters if you rely on banking, work logins, and other sensitive apps.

Paulo Vargas     February 5

Samsung Galaxy S26 might give you a freakishly fast AI image trick that works offline

A rumor says the Galaxy S26 will add EdgeFusion, an on-device text-to-image tool that works offline and targets under-one-second results. If it’s real, battery, heat, and integration will decide whether you’ll use it.

Paulo Vargas     February 5

Your phone may get a magnetic lens add-on this year

A leak says magnetic lens modules are entering mass production planning, and added context points to Xiaomi’s modular optics idea. The claimed Micro Four Thirds sensor and 10 Gbps link sound big, but key details are still TBD.

Paulo Vargas     February 5

Google’s Gemini could soon do work for you

Google’s Gemini is being upgraded with “screen automation” that may let the AI complete tasks like ordering and ride booking inside apps.

Varun Mirchandani     February 4

Sony could be planning a return with the global launch of new Xperia phones

Sony's Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII have leaked via GSMA IMEI codes, teasing global variants, regional trickery, and spec clues, and still no official U.S. release confirmation.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 4

Google quietly makes the Pixel 10A official

Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 10a, revealing its design and preorder date of February 18, while keeping key specs and pricing under wraps.

Moinak Pal     February 4

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 teaser hints at better camera zoom output, but I’m not impressed

Samsung's Galaxy S26 camera teasers promise better zoom and low-light video, but without new hardware, the improvements feel like software-led patchwork rather than real innovation.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 4

Android 16 test build adds smarter connection switching for your Pixel

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 turns Adaptive Connectivity into two switches, one for mobile fallback and one for battery optimization, so Pixel owners can better balance flaky Wi-Fi, data use, and power.

Paulo Vargas     February 3

Galaxy S26 leak predicts a disappointing wireless top-up situation

A new Galaxy S26 leak muddies expectations for Qi2 wireless charging, raising concerns that Samsung may once again rely on magnetic cases rather than native support.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 3

Samsung is readying a new Ultra smartwatch and a massive iPad Pro rival

Samsung's rumor mill heats up with Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra tablets, plus Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 debuting alongside 2026 foldables.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 2

Foldable iPhone leak claims standout engineering and a design callback to iPhone X

A new leak suggests Apple's foldable iPhone will radically rethink button placement, camera design, and internal layout, prioritizing battery size, hinge engineering, and a refined foldable structure.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 2

If Apple drops 128GB again, your iPhone 18 Pro gets pricy fast

Apple may raise your iPhone upgrade cost by changing the starting storage. After last fall’s shift from 128GB to 256GB on iPhone 17 Pro, an analyst says Apple could do it again.

Paulo Vargas     February 2

Foldable iPhone leak finally reveals a battery that doesn’t fold under pressure

Leaks suggest Apple’s first foldable iPhone could include the largest battery ever in an iPhone, aiming to outperform competing foldables in all-day usage and efficiency.

Moinak Pal     February 1

Apple could soon launch a clamshell-style foldable iPhone to rival Samsung’s Flip

Apple is reportedly eyeing a clamshell-type foldable iPhone, one that would rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Motorola Razr series.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 1

You could get a much smarter Siri on your phone this year

Apple will roll out a multi-stage Siri overhaul using Gemini AI, promising improved intelligence, deeper context, and a full chatbot-style upgrade later this year.

Moinak Pal     January 31

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may bring a Pixel-exclusive feature to protect you from scam calls

The Pixel-exclusive Scam Detection feature may finally be making its way to more Android phones, starting with the Galaxy S26 series.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 31

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s leaked renders show a familiar S25-style design

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra appears in leaked official renders with a design that looks largely unchanged from the S25 Ultra, hinting at subtle refinements rather than bold new hardware shifts.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 30

Your iPhone 17 Pro gets a retro camera grip and extended zoom

PGYTECH’s RetroVa iPhone camera grip targets iPhone 17 Pro shooters with real buttons and a retro body, plus an optional 2.35x telephoto extender that claims up to 235mm optical reach.

Paulo Vargas     January 30

Apple’s premium-first iPhone launch plans could mean a longer wait for the base iPhone 18

According to sources familiar with Apple's plans, the company might only launch three premium iPhone models this year, pushing the base iPhone 18 to 2027.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 30

OnePlus’ safety-first charging mode now goes beyond games and reaches more phones

OnePlus expands bypass charging beyond gaming, bringing cooler performance and longer battery health to more phones and tablets via a new OxygenOS update.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 30

It’s not just Grok: Apple and Google app stores are infested with nudifying AI apps

A new report reveals that Apple and Google’s app stores are filled with AI nudify apps capable of generating non-consensual deepfake nudes, raising major safety and privacy concerns.

Moinak Pal     January 29

Samsung will pull no punches with its upcoming wide foldable phone against Apple

Samsung is preparing a wide foldable phone designed to take on Apple directly, with a new screen format, a large production target, and a launch timed alongside its next Galaxy Fold lineup.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 29

Fresh Galaxy S26 series leak gives us our first realistic look at Samsung’s upcoming flagships

A new leak has reveal all three Galaxy S26 models in UAG cases, highlighting a largely unchanged design.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 29

Nothing says no to flagship phones in 2026, but confirms the 4a series is coming

Nothing confirms there will be no new flagship phones in 2026, keeping the Phone 3 on top while teasing a major leap forward with the upcoming Phone 4a series.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 29

iPhone 18 Pro might add a wild zoom kit that’s all the rage for Android flagships

Apple is reportedly testing detachable teleconverter lenses for the iPhone 18 Pro, a pro-camera trick that could finally give iPhone zoom some serious swagger.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 29

One UI 8.5 makes your Galaxy Now Bar worth checking again

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 adds a missed call alert to the Now Bar, making the lock screen more useful at a glance. It’s small, but it fixes a real daily frustration.

Paulo Vargas     January 29

Samsung confirms a “new foldable product” is headed your way later this year

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, Samsung has confirmed it plans to launch a new foldable product in the second half of 2026.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 29

Samsung Galaxy S26 series price leak is a sigh of relief

A new leak suggests Samsung may lower Galaxy S26 Ultra prices despite rising memory costs, potentially undercutting last year's model and signaling a rare win for flagship buyers.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 29