Honor Win 2 specs leak alongside some details about the Win 2 RT

Honor launched the Win and Win RT in December, and today a new rumor from China sheds some light on their successors. Let's start with the range-topper, which we'll call Win 2. This one allegedly has a 6.89-inch screen with "2K+" resolution and 185Hz refresh rate. The panel technology is probably LTPS. The phone will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, though it's unclear if it will be the normal version or the Pro. The Win 2 will get a battery of at least 10,000 mAh capacity, as well as potentially upgraded cameras compared to its predecessor. Honor Win and Honor...

Oppo Reno16 series stars in quick videos just a few days ahead of the official unveiling

Oppo is fully unveiling the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro in China on May 25, and ahead of that someone has managed to shoot a short video showing both devices side by side. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. Not to be outdone, Oppo itself has also posted a promo video for the series, and you can see this one below. The Reno16 Pro has a 200MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 50MP ultrawide selfie camera, and has been rumored to sport a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED screen and the Dimensity 9500s SoC at the helm, as well as a...

Xiaomi 17 Max gets disassembled on video

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the 17 Max, and today there's already a full teardown / disassembly video on YouTube showing all of its insides, courtesy of the Chinese channel WekiHome. While the video is in Chinese, we find YouTube's English language captions very good, so make sure you turn them on if you don't speak Chinese. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a rather surprising arrival, since it's the first Max in the company's flagship line. The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max all came out in China in September, followed by the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in December. Thus, we're five months...

Spotify's new Personal Podcast feature lets you create podcasts with text prompts

Spotify has introduced a new feature called Personal Podcast, which lets users generate private AI-powered podcasts. These personalized podcasts can also be scheduled and will be tailored to the user’s interests and listening habits. Users will soon be able to create these podcasts directly within the Spotify app through the new Personal Podcast feature. All they need to do is enter a text prompt describing the kind of podcast they want, and Spotify will generate a personalized episode. As mentioned earlier, users will also have the option to schedule recurring podcasts, such as...

Samsung patent hints at a rollable phone with movable camera module

After establishing itself as a leader in foldable smartphones, Samsung could now be exploring a rollable display smartphone, according to a newly discovered patent filing. The patent, spotted by WearView, describes a phone with a rollable screen and a movable rear camera module that shifts along with the expanding display. Based on the sketches in the patent filing, as well as renders created by WearView, the device appears to feature a cutout on the rear panel to accommodate the camera module. With the display tucked into the main chassis, the device resembles a conventional...

Xiaomi Band 10 Pro and Clip-on earbuds announced

Xiaomi held a launch event in China today where we saw the debut of the Xiaomi 17 Max, but that was not the only new device announced on stage. We also got the latest addition to the Smart Band lineup, as well as Xiaomi’s first clip-on wireless earbuds. Xiaomi Band 10 Pro Smart Band 10 Pro is the successor to 2024’s Smart Band 9 Pro, and it brings several upgrades, including improved health tracking sensors, more reliable sleep tracking, and a new cycling mode. Xiaomi outfitted the Band 10 Pro with a new dual-light PPD sensor, which promises up to 98.2% accuracy for heart...

MacBook Pro OLED panels ready to go into mass production next month, new report says

According to a new report from Korea, Samsung Display has reached above 90% yield for the OLED panels intended for the next-gen Apple MacBook Pro. In fact, some processes even reached 95% yields. The panels will be ready for mass production and subsequent shipment to Apple's assemblers as early as June, the report goes on to state. The supply volume is estimated at approximately 2 million units. The manufacturing of OLED panels for laptops is more difficult than for smartphones due to the larger area, and how requirements for brightness, lifespan, and uniformity are influenced by...

Verizon partners with David Beckham to give its customers free tickets to the FIFA World Cup

Verizon has just announced "a massive ticket drop" for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is taking place in June and July in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The company says it will have over 2,500 free tickets across 64 matches in every single US host city for its customers. This is happening because Verizon is the proud Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the tournament. Verizon has also made a brand new commercial featuring David Beckham, "who returns to show fans how Verizon is the only way to get Ultimate Access" to the FIFA World Cup, the official press release...

Infinix Hot 70 listed early with a Helio G100 Ultimate SoC, a 6,000mAh battery

Infinix recently confirmed that the Hot 70 series will make its global debut on May 25. However, the company appears to have already launched the base Infinix Hot 70 in Bangladesh, where the handset is currently available for purchase through both online and offline retailers. The Infinix Hot 70 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The handset also includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage. It features a 6.78-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device also has an IP64...

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro screen size leaks

Back in early April, a rumor from Korea claimed next year's Galaxy S27 family will comprise four members, one more than we're used to. The extra device would allegedly be called Galaxy S27 Pro, but some important details about it weren't outed at that point. Today, the exact same source is back with a very important piece of the puzzle: the new device's size. The S27 Pro allegedly has a 6.47-inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26+ That places it right in between the Galaxy S27 and S27+, size-wise (assuming they will have similar screens to their predecessors, of course). The Galaxy S27...

eSIM by AT&T launches for World Cup visitors with unlimited data

AT&T has just announced the launch of a new service called eSIM by AT&T. It's aimed at people visiting the US, Canada, and/or Mexico, and the choice of countries makes sense when you consider the fact that the FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in exactly those three countries. AT&T is aiming this at people who will be arriving in North America for the World Cup matches. As you can see below, eSIM by AT&T comes in four 'sizes'. A one-day pass is $3.99 and only available for the US. A seven-day pass is $15.99 for just the US, or $24.99 for all three countries. A...

Xiaomi 17T series is officially coming to India

Yesterday, Xiaomi officially announced the launch date for the 17T and 17T Pro: May 28. Today, the company's arm in India has started teasing the fact that the series will also be available in that market. That's interesting since it's been years since a T series Xiaomi device was officially launched in India. But at least one of these two will. Xiaomi hasn't confirmed whether both the 17T and the 17T Pro will be offered in the country, and there's plenty of speculation online saying that only the cheaper model will make the cut. Capture moments the way they’re meant to be seen. Closer,...

Itel A100 Pro goes official with a 6.6-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery

Itel has launched a new budget phone in India under its A100 series, called the Itel A100 Pro. The handset features a 6.6-inch display, a 5,000mAh battery, and an orange color option that bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone 17 Pro. The Itel A100 Pro is powered by the octa-core Unisoc T7100 chipset, paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Luckily, the storage can be expanded further via a microSD card. On the front, the device sports a 6.6-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel features relatively thick bezels and a waterdrop-style...

Here's when the RedMagic 11S Pro is launching internationally

Yesterday, RedMagic unveiled the 11S Pro and 11S Pro+ gaming smartphones for the Chinese market, and in light of that you may have been wondering when to expect an international launch. RedMagic is usually quite quick to bring its devices to global markets, and the situation is similar in this case. The brand has just revealed that the global launch will be taking place on May 27 at 8 AM EDT, which is 1 PM in London, 2 PM in Central Europe, 3 PM in Eastern Europe, and 5:30 PM in India. It appears as if only one device is making the international trip. This will be called RedMagic...

Honor Power3 aims to break the mainstream smartphone battery capacity record

The Honor Power2 launched back in January with a massive 10,080 mAh battery, but the brand isn't resting on its laurels - far from it, in fact. According to a new rumor from China today, Honor is already working on the Power3, and this one may break the mainstream smartphone battery capacity record. Honor allegedly aims for its battery capacity to be 11,000-12,000 mAh, but the exact number hasn't been decided on just yet. The phone will be powered by the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 8600 SoC. Honor Power2 The Power3 will have a 6.8-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution....

Apple's WWDC 2026 kicks off on June 8

Apple has announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and has begun sending out invitations for the event. As usual, the keynote is expected to showcase the company’s next-generation software updates, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. WWDC 2026 will kick off on June 8 with Apple’s opening keynote. This year’s conference has the tagline “Coming bright up”. The presentation could be one of the final WWDC keynotes hosted by Tim Cook as CEO of the company. The keynote will be available to stream on Apple’s YouTube...

Oppo Reno16 series, Pad 6, Enco Air 5s and more to debut on May 25

Oppo has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming Oppo Reno16 series. Alongside the new smartphones, the company will also unveil the Oppo Pad 6, Oppo Enco Air 5s, and a new selfie display accessory called Oppo Bubble. The Oppo Reno16, Reno16 Pro, Pad 6, Enco Air 5s will debut in China on May 25. Pre-reservations for the devices are now open on Oppo’s official online store in the country. Oppo has also confirmed that the Reno16 series will feature a 200MP triple rear camera setup. The Pro model will be available in Heartbeat, Dream Blue, and Moonlit Black color...

This is when RedMagic is launching its next gaming tablet

RedMagic launched the Astra gaming tablet internationally last June, and now it's almost ready to unveil its successor. We assume this will be called Astra 2 globally, but inside China it will be known as the RedMagic Tablet 5 Pro (the original Astra was the Tablet 3 Pro and they're skipping the number 4 due to tetraphobia). Today during its launch of the 11S Pro series, RedMagic has also started teasing the upcoming tablet, with the image you can see below. The brand has revealed that the tablet will become official in June, so almost exactly one year after its predecessor. The new...

That Apple Card free AirPods Pro 3 promo is now live but it's worse than expected

A few days ago word got out that Apple was preparing a new offer for those signing up for the Apple Card - a free pair of AirPods Pro 3. Today the promo has gone live, but it's not as straightforward as the leak implied. So, you need to be a new customer not having had an Apple Card before, and apply for one by June 15. With your new Apple Card, you then buy a pair of AirPods Pro 3 directly from Apple until June 15. Then, from July 1, 2026 and until April 30, 2027 you can earn $25 cashback each month for a total of ten months. After those ten months the $250 you spent on the AirPods Pro 3...

Xiaomi 17 Max to debut this week alongside new wearables and other products

Xiaomi has officially announced the launch date for the Xiaomi 17 Max, which will debut alongside the YU7 GT electric SUV. In addition to the phone and EV, Xiaomi will also unveil the Band 10 Pro, its first clip-on wireless earbuds, and other smart home appliances. The launch event has been scheduled for May 21 in China. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi has also confirmed the design and some of the specs of the 17 Max. It will sport a flat 6.9-inch AMOLED display with slim bezels and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The Xiaomi 17 Max is also confirmed to come...