Swiss Competition Commission is now investigating Apple for iPhone NFC access

Apple has found itself in the crosshairs of the European Commission many times over the past few years, and now it's also being investigated by the Swiss Competition Commission (SCC). This has to do with access to NFC on iPhones. Apple started to allow third-party access to the NFC chip last year, following an initial opening up in the EU. But if you want to use the iPhone's NFC chip, you need to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay the fees it requests, and that is precisely what the SCC is investigating. Namely, the SCC is trying to ascertain whether Apple's terms...

Here's how many members vivo's V70 family is rumored to have

The vivo V70 was recently certified on its way to the Indian market, as was the V70 Lite before it. But these won't be the only members of the V70 family according to a new rumor. Instead, they will allegedly be joined by the V70 Elite and V70 FE. And that's it, those are the four - no Pro, Pro+, or anything like that coming, if this rumor is accurate of course. 2026 Linup for Vivo V70 Series!! - Vivo V70 Lite 5G- Vivo V70 5G- Vivo V70 Elite 5G- Vivo V70 FE 5G There is no Pro or Pro plus for the global or Indian markets! Standard Vivo V70 is scheduled for India!! Lite and Elite is...

Honor X8d is official with a big battery and a 4G-only chipset

Despite not being officially announced, the Honor X8d is now listed in Kyrgyzstan. It currently shows as out of stock, but that will undoubtedly change soon. Unfortunately this means we can't tell you the price, but we do have the specs along with the official images you can see below. So, the Honor X8d comes in blue, grey, and black with a 6.77-inch 1080x2392 AMOLED touchscreen, the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 SoC, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. An IP65 dust and splash resistance rating is provided. Honor X8d official...

You can now control the DJI Neo 2 with your Apple Watch

The DJI Neo 2 drone was launched internationally in November, and today a new update lets you control the drone entirely from your Apple Watch. This works with the Apple Watch Series 8 and later, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra 3. The new DJI Neo 2 firmware, which unlocks this functionality, is labeled v01.00.0500. You also need the latest version of the DJI Fly app - v1.19.4. And that's it. DJI says this will prove especially useful for sports scenarios like cycling and running, and of course you can think of many more times when grabbing your phone or controller is...

This case will add a second display to your iPhone 17 Pro

Every so often, an interesting product idea comes along that could be useful if executed right. This one is an iPhone case, called the Selfix, from the brand Dockcase. The case is designed for the iPhone 17 Pro series and adds a secondary display to the back. The Selfix case offers a circular 1.6-inch AMOLED touch display at the back with a 480 x 480-pixel resolution. The rear display’s primary purpose is to let you use the higher-quality 48MP rear cameras for selfies and video recording. It also makes ultrawide group selfies possible, something that the front camera can’t match....

Poco M8 Pro specs leak via certification

Poco recently released the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, but the brand isn't taking any time off after that - it's apparently getting ready to unveil the M8 Pro soon. Some of this phone's specs have been outed by the FCC through its certification process. So, the Poco M8 Pro comes with a battery rated at 6,330 mAh, which will most likely translate into an advertised typical capacity of 6,500 mAh. This will charge at up to 100W. The phone supports Wi-Fi 6E dual-band, 5G, Bluetooth, and NFC. Poco M7 Pro Disappointingly, it seems like it may launch running HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. It...

Android gets the ability to share live video with emergency services

Google has announced a new feature called Android Emergency Live Video, and it's pretty much what you'd assume it would be based on the name - the ability to share live video with emergency services. And it works "in a single tap" too, because in an emergency every second counts. During an emergency call or text, a dispatcher can request live video from your phone, and you can start securely streaming with just one tap. The video will let emergency responders quickly assess the situation and get you the help you need. With the real-time view they can also guide you through life-saving...

vivo X200T is coming, here's what it is

According to a new rumor, vivo is working on a new device that it will call X200T. That's a strange name for this brand, and if you're wondering what to expect, this will allegedly be "a mix of the X200 and X200 FE". It's expected to launch in India by the end of January. It definitely sounds like a weird release considering the fact that the X300 and X300 Pro have just become available in India, so a new device in the X200 line may feel instantly outdated in comparison. vivo X200 FE The X200T is said to be similar in size to the X200 FE, which has a 6.31-inch touchscreen. The...

You can now use Adobe Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat in ChatGPT for free

Today, Adobe has announced that you can use its Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat tools right inside ChatGPT. Of course, this means you can simply tell the chatbot what you want to accomplish and it will use Adobe's products. Then you can keep the conversation going by requesting changes. Thus, you can easily edit images with Photoshop, whether that be adjusting just a specific part, fine-tuning settings like brightness, contrast, and exposure, or applying creative effects like Glitch and Glow, all while preserving the quality of the image. You can also personalize designs with...

iPhone Fold to fuel 30 percent foldable market growth in 2026, says IDC

Apple’s first foldable, widely referred to as the iPhone Fold, is rumored to launch next year. While expectations are high, a new report now offers a clearer picture of the impact it could have on the foldable smartphone market. The foldable iPhone is expected to capture more than 22% of the global foldable market share in 2026, according to a report by market research firm IDC. As per the firm, the iPhone Fold is projected to grab 34% of the foldable market value due to its rumored $2,400 price tag. The foldable smartphone category is reported to see increased consumer interest...

Redmi starts teasing the global Note 15 5G

The Redmi Note 15 devices made their debut in China back in August, and they are soon going to be launching internationally as well - though keep in mind that there are usually changes between the Chinese models and the global ones despite the similar (or identical) names. We've already seen a bunch of leaks regarding the series recently, including retailer listings, so the official launch is probably very near. To further confirm that, today Redmi has started teasing the Note 15 5G in India. A new benchmark steps into the spotlight.Meet REDMI Note 15 5G, the 108 Master Pixel Edition,...

Realme 16 Pro+ box leaks, periscope telephoto camera rumored again

The Realme 16 series is rumored to become official on January 6, and today in China the box for the upcoming Realme 16 Pro+ has been leaked. The Pro+ will of course be the highest-end member of the family. According to the source of the leaked image showing the box, the Realme 16 Pro+ will have a periscope telephoto camera on its rear. That is of course very good news. This is a feature that the Realme 14 Pro+ had, but the Realme 15 Pro didn't (there was no Realme 15 Pro+). Now it's back, and we wouldn't be surprised if the 16 Pro+ ends up being more expensive than the 15 Pro...

vivo X300 and X300 Pro are going into the wild with National Geographic

Today vivo has announced a new partnership with National Geographic Creative Works. It's done under the slogan Go Into the Wild, and it's "an immersive photography and storytelling initiative", captured entirely on vivo's new X300 series, currently comprising the X300 and X300 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget,14224,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14225,1#] The project takes a Nat Geo Explorer along with other creators and photographers across India's wild terrains to document untouched landscapes, wildlife encounters, and "natural spectacles". They will capture stories across forests, mountains,...

Moto G Stylus (2026) leaks for real this time, Edge 70 Ultra to support a stylus too

The Moto G Stylus (2026) allegedly leaked back in November, but now it turns out that was wrong, and the phone shown was instead the Moto G Power (2026). So today the first image showing the real Moto G Stylus (2026) has been leaked. The phone looks like every other recent Motorola smartphone, which isn't surprising. It seems to have a fake leather back, and is shown here in two colors, although it's unclear if these will be the only ones on offer once it launches. Unfortunately, no specs for the Moto G Stylus (2026) have been leaked yet. In other Motorola-related news, the Edge 70...

Amazfit Active Max leaks with large 576mAh battery

Amazfit, known for its well-built but affordable smartwatches, has a new model in the works. The Amazfit Active Max has a clean look with a graduated bezel of the Active series paired with a larger display and a much larger battery. The Max has a 576mAh battery, according to the leaked specs shared by Roland Quandt. Also, it has a 1.5” OLED display with 480 x 480px resolution. For comparison, the Amazfit Active 2 has a 1.32” 466 x 466px display and a relatively small 270mAh battery. Amazfit has models with even larger batteries, e.g. the recently released Balance 2 has a 658mAh battery,...

Xiaomi 17 tipped to launch in global markets in January

The Xiaomi 17, which was unveiled in China in September, is still awaiting its global debut. Although Xiaomi hasn’t shared any details about an international release, a tipster has now hinted at its expected launch timeline. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 17 may see a global debut in January 2026. The phone is also said to arrive in India around the same time. Meanwhile, a Xiaomi phone with the model number 25113PN0EC has been spotted on Geekbench. It is expected to be the global Xiaomi 17 variant. The phone is listed on the benchmarking website with Android 16 and 12GB of...

Realme Narzo 90 image leaks along with specs

Realme is apparently getting ready to launch a whole new Narzo series in India. It's still unclear how many Narzo 90 devices there will be, but for reference note that there were four members in the Narzo 80 family. Unlike what happened there, this time we are apparently also getting a 'vanilla' model, the Narzo 90. According to a new report, this one has the RMX5111 model number and will be offered in Carbon Black and Victory Gold with 6/8/12GB of RAM. You can see the latter colorway in the leaked image below. The entry-level version will pair 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage,...

Motorola Edge 70 to debut in India on December 15

Last week, Motorola began teasing the Edge 70’s India launch, and the company has now confirmed the official date. The Motorola Edge 70 will be unveiled in India on December 15 and will be available for purchase the same day via Flipkart, Motorola online store, and other retailers. Motorola’s upcoming phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC and offer dual 50MP rear cameras alongside another 50MP selfie unit. The phone will measure 5.99mm thin. While most of the specs of the Indian variant will be similar to the global model, it is rumored to offer a larger battery....

vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini launch date revealed

After several teasers, vivo has finally revealed the launch date for the S50 series. The upcoming vivo phones are also available for pre-order in China. The vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini will debut in China on December 15. vivo has released new images and teaser videos on Weibo to showcase the phones. vivo has also confirmed the color options of both phones via its official online store. The vivo S50 will be available in Confession White, Inspirational Purple, Space Black, and Serene Blue colors. Meanwhile, the vivo S50 Pro mini will be sold in Confession White, Inspirational Purple,...

Top 10 trending phones of week 49

After climbing to the top of our trending chart last week, the Poco F8 Ultra managed to retain it by the slimmest of margins. The newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold mounted a very strong challenge that came just short and had to settle for second place. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#] In third we have the Galaxy A56, followed by the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, which has been steadily growing in popularity over the holiday shopping season. The Galaxy S25 Ultra lost a couple of places and ended up fifth, followed by the November champion OnePlus 15. Samsung Galaxy A17 took the...