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Xiaomi 17 Ultra goes global with 200MP 75-100mm camera, Xiaomi 17 joins it with a 6,330mAh battery

The Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launched in China at the end of Q3 last year – so if you wrote them off as China-only phones that you can’t buy, it’s time to have a second look since they are now launching to new markets. There are no surprises on their spec sheets, other than the predictable decrease in battery capacity for the global models. Also, the 17 Pro isn’t part of the global rollout, but we’ll talk about it in a second. Xiaomi 17 Ultra The Xiaomi 17 Ultra brings serious camera hardware. It is equipped with a 50MP 1”-type Light Fusion 1050L sensor with LOFIC HDR and...

Samsung confirms satellite communication support for the Galaxy S26 series

Samsung already has smartphones with satellite communication support, but there was no explicit mention of the same for the recently unveiled Galaxy S26 series. Well, Samsung has finally confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series - which includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra - supports satellite communication. Samsung stated that expanding satellite communication support with the Galaxy S26 series reflects its continued commitment to enhancing user safety and providing seamless mobile experiences. [#InlinePriceWidget,14320,1#] For those unaware, satellite communication...

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+'s key specs and renders surface

Motorola is set to unveil the Edge 70 Fusion next week, and we recently saw leaked renders of its FIFA-themed version, which should also go official soon. Now, a new leak reveals that the Lenovo-owned brand is planning to launch a Plus model as well, whose key specs and renders have surfaced online. The renders show the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ in four colors, and the source claims their back panels will have a "nylon and linen-inspired" design. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+'s leaked renders Additionally, the source claims that the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ will pack a 6.78" 1.5K...

New OnePlus 15T camera leak disappoints

The OnePlus 15T is coming soon as the successor to the 13T launched last April. Today a new leak out of China purports to detail its rear camera setup, and it's disappointing if you were expecting any upgrades over its predecessor. Like the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 15T will allegedly have a 50MP main camera using Sony's 1/1.56" type Lytia 700 sensor with OIS, and a 50MP telephoto camera using Samsung's 1/2.76" type ISOCELL JN5 sensor. The only change, if this rumor is accurate, will be in the telephoto shooter's aperture, which goes from f/2.0 in the 13T to f/2.8 in the 15T. The...

vivo will be showing the X300 Ultra at MWC

vivo's upcoming camera flagship for 2026, the X300 Ultra, has been leaking a lot lately, and today the company has officially acknowledged that it's coming soon. The X300 Ultra will be shown by vivo during Mobile World Congress (MWC), which takes place in Barcelona, Spain from March 2 to March 5. The company bills this as the phone's "first global preview", which seems to also confirm that it will be launched internationally and won't stay confined to the Chinese market. This was rumored extensively before, but it's nice to have an official confirmation, indirect as it may...

Honor unveils Magic8 Pro Professional Imaging Kit, we try it on

Honor jumped aboard the professional photography kit train today. The maker released the Magic8 Pro Professional Imaging Kit, made by partner Telesin. It fits the Magic8 Pro and adds a magnetically-attachable camera grip, and a 2.35x Telephoto Extender lens that brings the Magic8 Pro's 85mm zoom lens to an effective 200mm. The kit consists of nearly 10 individual pieces. At the center of it is a case for the Magic8 Pro. Not only does it serve its photography duties, but it has built-in Qi2 magnets and what Honor calls a radiator grille design, which helps with heat dissipation. You...

Google launches Nano Banana 2

Google is introducing Nano Banana 2 today, also known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, following the release of Gemini 3.1 Pro not long ago. Nano Banana 2 is replacing Nano Banana Pro across the Fast, Thinking, and Pro models inside Gemini. Nano Banana Pro will remain accessible to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers for specialized tasks via the three-dot menu. Nano Banana 2 is also headed to Google Search's AI Mode, where it will be available through the Google app as well as mobile and desktop browsers. Google promises that Nano Banana 2 delivers "the advanced world knowledge, quality...

Poco trolls Samsung, teases the X8 series

Today Samsung is unveiling the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Poco knows this. So the brand has decided to mildly troll its competitor with the post on X which is embedded below. Samsung's teasers for the Galaxy S26 family have made a big deal of how its new devices aren't smartphones, but AI phones. And Poco is having none of that. Smart minds will wait for the smarter phone. They don’t rush. So shouldn’t you. #POCO pic.twitter.com/TyzgcOZKIE— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) February 25, 2026 While Poco hasn't actually revealed what "smart minds" should actually be...

Samsung Galaxy S26 series coverage wrap-up

We’ve waited 13 months for this, but the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is here – well, it’s on pre-order, it will be “here” on March 11. In case you missed the live reveal and our coverage, here are some shortcuts to the most important things that happened at today’s Galaxy Unpacked. Long story short, Samsung unveiled three new phones – the usual vanilla, plus and Ultra models – alongside the next generation of in-ear Galaxy Buds. There is no new VR hardware this time around and no murmurs of an Edge model. #review-body table li { list-style: none; font-size: inherit; ...

Google wants to integrate Nano Banana into Maps next

Google's Nano Banana is probably the best AI image generator and editor, and the company knows it's got a very popular tool in its hands. So much so, that Google is now working on integrating Nano Banana into one of its most popular apps: Google Maps. If that sounds rather strange to you, you're not alone, but this is apparently happening, as the folks over at Android Authority have discovered some relevant code strings in the latest version of Google Maps. These are laying the groundwork for Nano Banana coming to Maps. In case you're wondering how you'd even use Nano Banana in...

OnePlus 15T to get an ultra-thin magnetic cooling accessory, claims tipster

New details about the OnePlus 15T have surfaced. While OnePlus recently confirmed that the phone is coming soon, it stopped short of revealing a specific launch window. The device is claimed to arrive as a compact powerhouse. The latest leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, suggests the OnePlus 15T will support magnetic wireless charging. The tipster claims the device will also be compatible with Apple’s magnetic charging ecosystem. Alleged external magnetic cooling fan (left) for the OnePlus 15T OnePlus is also said to unveil a 1cm-thin external cooling fan that can...

YouTube Premium Lite becomes a much better deal with two new features

YouTube relaunched the Premium Lite subscription almost one year ago, in March of 2025, and now it's announced some exciting new features for this plan. While so far YouTube Premium Lite gave you "most videos" ad-free and nothing more, starting now there's also support for background play and downloads for "most videos". This is rolling out "in the coming weeks" everywhere YouTube Premium Lite is available. Regarding ads, the company still only promises you'll see "most videos" ad-free, not all of them like with the full subscription. Still, Premium Lite is cheaper than Premium,...

iQOO Z11x runs Geekbench revealing the MediaTek chip powering it

The upcoming iQOO Z11x was revealed to sport the model number I2507 through a certification back in early January, and now a prototype with that exact model number has been spotted in the Geekbench online database. As you can see from the screenshot below, the phone managed a single-core score of 1,057 and a multi-core score of 2,704 in Geekbench 6.6 for Android, but as usual we caution you against taking such results too seriously, since we are talking about pre-release prototypes after all. The iQOO Z11x is most likely powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, based on the...

Samsung is reportedly making a million more Galaxy S26 Ultra units than initially planned

According to a new report from its home country of Korea, Samsung is upping its initial production run for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, due to be made official at its Unpacked event tomorrow. The company was allegedly planning to make around 2.5-2.9 million units initially, in the first two months, but this number has now been upped to 3.5-3.9 million units. That's about a one million increase, and it's definitely not small. This is, however, just a report from "an industry insider", so don't forget to take it with a pinch of salt. The reasoning for the increased initial...

The Honor Magic V6 will boast an IP69 rating, a tougher hinge and a new red color

Honor will officially introduce the Honor Magic V6 at the MWC on March 1. While the phone is still under wraps, the company decided to offer a peek at the work it has done to make its latest flagship foldable tougher. Honor Magic V6 in Red The V6 will be rated IP68 and IP69. IPX9-rated devices are already on the market (the Magic V5 is among them), note the first digit – “6” denotes that the phone is dust-tight. Almost every other foldable on the market is only rated “5” for dust protected (i.e. 5 means that some dust may get in but won’t damage the device, 6 means no dust gets in at...

Xiaomi Tag officially confirmed alongside global launch of Redmi Buds 8 Pro and a power bank

Xiaomi is holding a grand event in Barcelona, Spain, on February 28, ahead of MWC, and we already know the company plans on giving the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra their respective global launches on that occasion. Recently, Xiaomi confirmed that the Pad 8 will appear on the same stage, but that's not all. The oft-leaked Xiaomi Tag is now officially confirmed as well, with a weight of just 10g. Xiaomi Tag, Redmi Buds 8 Pro, and UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank It will be launching on February 28, which is also when the Redmi Buds 8 Pro are getting their international unveiling....

Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra's EU Energy Labels confirm their battery capacities

Samsung's Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are getting official in less than 48 hours, on February 25. Ahead of that, their mandatory EU Energy Labels have been outed today, and these confirm the phones' battery capacities once again. As rumored countless times before, the only one of the three that's getting a bigger battery than its predecessor is the vanilla S26. It has a battery rated at 4,175 mAh, which will be advertised as 4,300 mAh typical capacity. The Galaxy S26+ has a battery rated at 4,755 mAh, which will be marketed as 4,900 mAh typical capacity, while the Galaxy S26...

The European Realme 16 Pro has a smaller battery and better software support

Realme unveiled the 16 Pro for India back in January, and now the European model has been listed by the official site, revealing some key differences. Whereas the Indian model has a 7,000 mAh battery, the European one only gets 6,500 mAh. Furthermore, while the Indian model supports 80W wired charging, the European one only does 45W. [#InlinePriceWidget,14400,1#] In European markets, the phone is only offered with 8GB of RAM (paired with 256GB or 512GB of storage), but the Indian version is offered in a 12/256GB version too. NFC and eSIM are both supported in Europe but not in India,...

Oppo Find N6's special box contents exposed

Oppo is launching the Find N6 very soon, and ahead of that, today in China the purported contents of the Find N6 'gift box' (machine translated from Chinese) got outed. We assume not every Find N6 box will be outfitted with all this stuff, perhaps only those who pre-order will get the contents shown here, or this could be some special edition. Anyway, the box contents are impressive. You get the phone of course, a magnetic stand and charger, an aramid fiber case, a magnetic card holder, and a 20W power bank. The Find N6 is going to be powered by the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5...