Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo is launching the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21. Ahead of that, today a global version of the device has been spotted in the Geekbench online database with the model number CPH2841. It managed a single-core score of 3,584 and a multi-core score of 10,812 in Geekbench 6.6 for Android as you can see from the screenshot below. The prototype which ran the benchmark had 12GB of RAM, and it was unsurprisingly powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, just as rumored. The RAM amount is on par with the starting level for vivo's recently launched X300 Ultra, but the Xiaomi 17...

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked CAD-based renders complete the family

With the release today of CAD-based renders showing the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, we now have the full family covered. First it was the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, then came the Pixel 11, most recently the Pixel 11 Pro, and now the Pro XL. Obviously, this looks just like the rest of the non-folding family, adopting the standout feature too - we're talking about the redesigned camera island. It's still oval-shaped and still takes up most of the phone's width, but now has an all-black look from one side to the other. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is said to sport a 6.8-inch screen, just like...

Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Razr 70 Ultra colors leak

Yesterday, the upcoming Motorola Razr 70's colorways leaked, and today the Razr 70 Ultra gets the same treatment alongside the Edge 70 Pro. The Edge 70 Pro is one of three Edge 70 phones still on the way according to a recent leak, and it's already been certified in Brazil with a 6,500 mAh battery that supports 90W wired charging. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion It will allegedly be available in Pantone Titan (blue), Pantone Zinfandel (maroon), the former with a nylon-like textured rear finish, the latter with a matte brushed finish. There will also be a third option whose official name...

Redmi Note 15 Special Edition debuts with a 5,800mAh battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC

After a series of teasers, Xiaomi India has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition in the country. The device is identical to the Redmi Note 15 5G sold in China and features a 50MP primary rear camera along with a 5,800mAh battery. The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition comes in three color options, including a distinctive Crimson Reserve variant that features a faux-leather rear panel. It’s also available in Carbon Black and Frosted White options. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, paired with an Adreno 710 GPU. The phone can be configured with 8GB of LPDDR4X...

Gmail's AI Inbox is now more widely available but will cost you

If you've been waiting for the AI Inbox in Gmail to become more widely available, today's the day. This was initially only usable by "trusted testers" in January, but has now started rolling out for anyone in the US. There is, however, a gigantic caveat. It's currently only available with the Google AI Ultra subscription, which is a whopping $249.99 per month. There's also the smaller caveat that this is labeled as beta, but then again Gmail itself was in beta for many years, so that's probably less relevant. As you can see from the screenshot above, the AI Inbox isn't really an...

Redmi K90 Ultra certification reveals its wired charging capacity

The Redmi K90 Ultra has now received its compulsory 3C certification in China ahead of its launch, following a specs leak from February. The device is confirmed to support 100W fast wired charging. The Redmi K90 Ultra is believed to rock the model number 2604FRK1EC. The Redmi K80 Ultra, its predecessor, launched back in June of last year, so we expect the K90 Ultra to be made official in June at the latest. According to previous rumors, it will have a 6.8-inch screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and "1.5K" resolution, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC at the helm, and an 8,500 mAh...

Motorola Razr 70's colors leak

The Motorola Razr 70's specs got outed by its TENAA certification in China earlier this month, and today a new leak brings us some more details about it. The phone will allegedly launch in three colors: Pantone Sparkling Green, Pantone Hematite, and a pink hue that will most likely also get a Pantone color name. The Hematite version has a fabric-like texture, the green one resembles carbon fiber, while the pink model apparently has "a different finish altogether", according to the source of this leak, but no more details are provided. Motorola Razr 60 The Razr 70 has a 6.9-inch...

Tecno Pova Curve 2 hands-on

This is the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and its key asset is its massive 8,000mAh battery. But there's more to it so let's have a look. The phone just launched in India and is available in Mystic Purple, Melting Silver (ours), and Storm Titanium, and in either 8/128GB or 8/256GB options. It starts from INR 27,999 (€258 and £221, converted) and ships with a case, 45W charger, and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Tecno Pova Curve 2 So about that battery. It's truly impressively sized, right? What's more, it's not silicon-carbon chemistry. And then, the phone is under 8 millimeters thick...

Oppo Find X10 Pro rumored to bring 200MP ultrawide camera

While we wait for the Oppo Find X9 Ultra to go official in three weeks' time, rumors about the next-gen Find X10 series are coming in. The latest one is about the cameras on the Find X10 Pro and tipster Digital Chat Station is confident it will bring a triple 200MP camera setup. According to DCS’s latest post on Weibo, the Find X10 Pro will feature a 1/1.3” main cam alongside a similarly sized periscope telephoto, just as speculated in a prior rumor from last month. Oppo Find X9 Pro The more noteworthy change is expected on the ultrawide front, where the Find X10 Pro is now said...

Sony signs definitive agreement with TCL for Bravia TVs

Back in January, Sony and TCL announced the intention to form a joint venture in TVs and home audio equipment, of which TCL would hold a controlling 51% stake. Today, the two companies have signed a definitive agreement for this strategic partnership. Under this legally binding agreement, Sony will establish a wholly owned subsidiary to assume its home entertainment business, and TCL will subscribe to a portion of this company's shares, with TCL holding 51% and Sony holding 49% of the shares. The new company will succeed Sony's home entertainment business, including product...

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch can now measure your blood pressure in the US

Samsung's blood pressure measurement is now available in the US for the Galaxy Watch4 and later models running Wear OS 4 and higher. The blood pressure monitoring and tracking is handled by the Samsung Health Monitor app. The only caveat is that, in order to ensure accuracy, you need to use an upper arm cuff every 28 days to calibrate the watch's readings. The Galaxy Watches measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure alongside your heart rate using the heart rate monitoring sensors. "Later this year", Samsung will introduce passive monitoring too, which will show blood...

Oppo K15 Pro, K15 Pro+ specs revealed ahead of launch

Ahead of their launch in China, Oppo has revealed several key specifications of the K15 Pro series. The lineup will include the K15 Pro and the K15 Pro+, both of which are confirmed to feature a built-in cooling fan and LED lighting on the rear panel. The Oppo K15 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 8500 Super chipset and feature a large vapor chamber paired with an active cooling fan. Notably, the fan on both variants will carry an IPX9 rating for water resistance. The device will sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and pack a sizable 7,500mAh battery with...

Samsung's new app temporarily cures motion sickness through earbuds

Samsung has launched a new Android app that can work with its Galaxy Buds4 Pro to temporarily rid you of motion sickness. The idea comes from a Japanese study performed at the University of Nagoya, where researchers found that listening to a 100Hz sine wave at 75-85dB for several minutes can temporarily alleviate motion sickness by improving balance. This is exactly what Samsung's Hearapy app does. You can download it from the Play Store, and while the company says you should use it with its Galaxy Buds4 Pro, there's no stopping you from trying to use it with other earbuds too - or even...

Huawei Chairman promises expanded satellite connectivity across cheaper phones and watches

Huawei Consumer Business Group Chairman of the Board of Directors Richard Yu has some good news for fans of both the brand and satellite connectivity. He promises that Huawei will expand satellite connectivity to lower-priced devices, so it won't be confined to high-end models only. This will be a new chapter in the company's journey, and it's necessary because, according to Yu, mobile networks don't cover enough of the world. Thus, connectivity struggles still exist. So, satellite tech is the solution. Yu also promised that satellite connectivity will come to affordable...

vivo X300 Ultra is official with near 1" 35mm camera, new 200MP 85mm zoom

The vivo X300 Ultra has just arrived officially! It continues the refinement of the series and doesn't diverge from the core specs of its predecessors. That means, its camera system has gotten better with both better hardware and software, but it's fundamentally the same 14mm + 35mm + 85mm premier-quality setup. The vivo X200 Ultra brought the large sensor 1/1.28-inch 14mm ultrawide, and the X300 Ultra seemingly reuses it for 2026. The 85mm zoom may sound the same - 200MP 1/1.4-inch - but it uses Samsung's newer ISOCELL HP0 sensor, which brings twice as fast autofocus (vivo claims...

Oppo Pad Mini showcased ahead of launch with extremely thin and light body

Oppo's premium small tablet Pad Mini is expected to arrive in April alongside the Find X9 Ultra, Watch X3 Mini and the Enco Clip 2 earbuds, but an Oppo official shared a short teaser video of the tablet ahead of launch. And although short, we got a glimpse of what to expect. The Pad Mini is described as "incredibly thin and light", featuring razor-thin bezels. By the looks of it, it features an aluminum-clad chassis with a simplistic design and a dual-camera setup on the back, which corroborates earlier findings. Speaking of earlier findings, recent leaks suggest that...

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro screen protector reveals narrower Dynamic Island cutout

We’ve been seeing conflicting reports about the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 series, which has been rumored to shrink in size. We now have images of an alleged iPhone 18 Pro screen protector, which shows the slimmed-down Dynamic Island. iPhone 17 Pro screen protector (top) vs iPhone 18 Pro (bottom) The pill-shaped cutout housing the TrueDepth camera and Face ID sensors appears slimmer, and according to the post on Weibo, it measures 13.49mm compared to the 17 Pro’s 20.76mm wide cutout. Outside of the slimmer cutout, the iPhone 18 Pro appears to have identically sized display...

Realme Narzo 100 Lite details leak, said to launch soon

Realme is gearing up to launch the successor to the Narzo 80 Lite in India soon, according to a new leak. Called the Narzo 100 Lite, the upcoming device is expected to be a budget offering, said to come in two color options and three RAM/storage configurations. The Realme Narzo 100 Lite is tipped to be the first device in the upcoming Narzo 100 lineup, set to succeed the Narzo 90 series. However, since the Narzo 90 lineup did not include a Lite variant, the 100 Lite is likely to serve as a successor to last year’s Narzo 80 Lite. Realme Narzo 80 Lite According to the leak, the Narzo...

Hot take: Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A57 and A37 mid-rangers this week and they will go on sale in early April. We will be doing full reviews on these two in due time, but we wanted to share our initial thoughts first. The Galaxy A56 and A36 were very successful In its report for Q2 last year, the IDC highlighted both the Galaxy A56 and A36 as key growth drivers for Samsung. The A56 was also the best-selling phone in Europe last year, beating out the iPhone 16. It didn’t do so well in the US, but that’s because Samsung bungled the launch – more on that in a bit. Also, in our Top 20 most popular...

Weekly poll: will you buy the Samsung Galaxy A57 or the Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 will be available from April 9 or 10 (it varies a bit by country) with a starting price of $550 / €530 / ₹63,000 and $450 / €430 / ₹57,000, respectively. Note that during the pre-order period, Samsung offers a free storage upgrade in some regions. How does that sound to you? Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A57 has a slimmer and lighter frame (6.9mm, 179g vs. 7.4mm, 198g) with better water resistance (IP68 vs. IP67). And it has a new chipset, the Exynos 1680, which replaces the 1580. The bezels around the 6.7” 120Hz 1080p+ display are slimmer...