Poco X8 Pro runs Geekbench, it's powered by a new chipset

The Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max are definitely both coming soon, since we've already seen them getting certified by various authorities across the globe. Today, the Poco X8 Pro has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, because a prototype has run the benchmark. As you can see from the screenshot below, it managed a single-core score of 1,708 and a multi-core score of 6,297. It's powered by the recently unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC, the benchmark listing confirms. In the prototype that ran the benchmark, this was paired with 12GB of RAM, but of course Poco could...

Here's another look at the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro ahead of launch next week

While the Galaxy S26 series will headline next week’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds. Ahead of the launch, new official-looking renders of the upcoming Galaxy earbuds have surfaced, courtesy of a tipster. The renders don’t really reveal anything new, but they offer the clearest look yet at the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, along with their charging cases. Samsung will include a charging cable and extra ear tips with the Pro variant, while the standard model will come with only a charging cable in the box. Both...

Realme P4 Lite 4G is coming this week with a 6,300mAh battery

Realme is set to expand its P4 lineup in India this week with the launch of the Realme P4 Lite 4G. Arriving as the successor to the P3 Lite 4G from September last year, the new model brings an updated design along with other improvements. The Realme P4 Lite 4G will debut on February 20 with a 6,300mAh battery. It will offer 15W wired and 6W reverse wired charging support. According to Realme, the phone will be powered by an octa-core chipset. It will get a 6.74-inch 90Hz LCD display with a waterdrop notch and up to 563 nits of maximum brightness. The phone will feature a dual...

Rumor predicts eSIM-only iPhones in Europe going forward

Apple currently sells eSIM-only iPhones across 12 markets, including the US, Japan, Mexico and Saudi Arabia and according to a new rumor, Europe might join them with the launch of the iPhone 18 series. A new report from Techmaniacs, suggests that Cupertino is gearing up to include Europe in the list of eSIM-only countries with the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max this fall. Apple is expected to split the iPhone 18 series into two separate launches, with the Pro models debuting in the usual September timeframe. According to the new report, iPhone 18 Pro Max’s battery capacity...

Entry-level MacBook reportedly launching next month in multiple color options

Rumors of an entry-level MacBook have been around for some time, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has now shared fresh details about the device. The upcoming laptop is said to come with Apple’s A18 Pro chip and an LCD display. According to Gurman, the low-cost MacBook will be unveiled in March and cost under $1,000. Despite its affordability, Apple is reportedly unlikely to compromise on build quality. Gurman adds that the laptop, codenamed J700, will feature an aluminum chassis produced using a new shell manufacturing process, which is said to be faster and more cost-effective. The...

Samsung's Privacy display tech coming to Apple's MacBook by 2029, claims tipster

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, and one of the standout features at the Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to be the new Privacy Display technology on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to well-known tipster Ice Universe, the technology will also make its way to Apple’s MacBook lineup. The tipster claims that MacBook models may adopt Samsung’s privacy display technology by 2029. If accurate, this would mark an interesting addition to laptops and could also be used by other brands in the future. The feature is designed to shield the screen from prying...

Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+: what to expect

The Galaxy S26 series launch is officially happening on February 25. There will be three models as usual – we already had a close look at all the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks, now it’s time to do the same for the other two models. Here is what we think we know about Samsung’s upcoming flagships. No Pro, No Edge Samsung never officially confirmed it, but it was reportedly developing a Galaxy S26 Pro to replace the vanilla model and a Galaxy S26 Edge to replace the Plus model. Poor sales of the S25 Edge made sure that the latter isn’t happening. As for the S26 Pro, we’re not sure what killed...

Deals: Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra on sale, Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL also discounted

This week, two smartphone families are on sale – the Poco F8 duo and three Pixel 10 phones. The Pocos offer faster chipsets and bigger batteries, while the Pixels are first in line for new Android features. A couple of weeks ago, a 16/512GB Poco F8 Ultra was selling for €750. Now it costs the same, but Amazon also restocked the 12/256GB variant, which goes for €680. The Ultra has a large 6.9” 12-bit 120Hz OLED display, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and boasts a 6,500mAh battery (18:52h Active Use Score) with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is also equipped with...

Weekly poll: did your phone receive the Android 16 update yet?

The first public beta of Android 16 came out in January 2025, then the stable version started rolling out to Pixel phones in June. Other manufacturers released OS updates for their phones too, some faster than others and it varied from model to model too (flagships got priority). It’s almost time to go up to the next version – Google has officially confirmed that the first Android 17 beta will be out soon. But let’s rewind a bit – did your phone get Android 16? We’re asking because Google shared an Android version distribution chart a couple of weeks ago and it revealed that most devices...

Weekly poll results: Moto G77 needs good review scores to succeed, the others may be in trouble

Last week, we asked your opinion on two mid-range and two entry-level Motorola phones. We have the results from the poll in front of us now and let’s just say that some have more potential than others. Starting with the most promising model of the four, the Motorola Moto G77 was knocked for its Dimensity 6400 chipset – the 6000-series chips are better-suited for entry-level phones. The €300/£250 price range is home to much more powerful chips than this. The 108MP camera is the standout feature on the Moto G77 and such a high resolution sensor is indeed fairly rare in this segment....

Analyst lists five upgrades coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu has come out with a new research note, and in it he's outlined five upgrades coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max later this year. First, the Dynamic Island will be smaller, since the flood illuminator used for Face ID will be moved under the display. Next, the 48MP main camera will come with variable aperture. iPhone 18 Pro rumored colors Pu also details three chips coming to the Pro series. The A20 Pro will be powering the devices, and it will be made using TSMC's first-gen 2nm process and a new packaging design. The N2 chip will be the...

Poco C81 Pro is on the way, new certification reveals

A new Poco smartphone, the C81 Pro, is on the way. This was revealed because it was just certified for sale in Thailand by NBTC. It has the model number 25128PC17G, and the certification confirms that it's going to lack 5G support. That and the fact that it's a member of Poco's entry-level C-series means we should expect a low-end device. It was also certified in January by SDPPI in Indonesia, but at the time it was identified as the Poco C81. In the meantime, it seems to have gained the Pro suffix - this is the same device. It's also expected to be sold in some markets as the Redmi A7...

Huawei teases the global release of the FreeBuds Pro 5

Huawei launched the FreeBuds Pro 5 in China in late November, and now the company is almost ready to offer them globally. Huawei is currently teasing the international launch of the earbuds, which is taking place on February 26. The teaser video you can see below was posted to Huawei's official Instagram account. At the end of the video the February 26 unveiling date is clearly listed. The event is taking place in Madrid, Spain, the week before MWC takes place in Barcelona, which is definitely an interesting choice of location and timing. At the same event, the company...

Samsung teases the Galaxy S26 Ultra's nighttime photography chops

Samsung is finally unveiling the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra on February 25 (missing the opportunity to align with the names and the year and have it take place on February 26). Ahead of that, the company is now in full teaser mode. Today, Samsung's US arm posted the video teaser you can see below to its X account. No spotlight needed. Can your phone do that? 🔆 Get ready for the next level of Nightography with #GalaxyAI to light up any occasion.Reserve now: https://t.co/dTlilFNoHy pic.twitter.com/hTRTenNLjL— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) February 12, 2026 The teaser is...

Here's when the Infinix Note Edge is launching in India

Infinix made the Note Edge official last month, and now we know when it will finally launch in India: on February 18 at 12 PM local time. This information comes courtesy of a Flipkart microsite that went live for the device. This obviously also tells us that the Note Edge will be sold in India by Flipkart. The microsite reveals that Flipkart will be offering the device in Lunar Titanium, Stellar Blue, and Silk Green. The Note Edge will be India's first smartphone equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC. It has a 6.78-inch 1208x2644 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and...

Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is now available

Motorola unveiled the Razr 60 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition smartphone in early January, and today it's become available to purchase from the company's official website. [#InlinePriceWidget,13749,1#] It will set you back $699.99. It comes unlocked, with 256GB of storage. Spec-wise, it's identical to any other Razr 60, but it does come with a special colorway inspired by the game, featuring gold tone Motorola and FIFA World Cup 26 logos on the back. You also get exclusive wallpapers and a ringtone of the official tournament jingle. The phone comes with a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED folding...

Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus full set of press images leak

The leaks keep pouring in and we now have even more official renders of the Galaxy S26 and S26+ thanks to Evan Blass. The pair of upcoming Samsung flagships are shown in Black, Sky Blue and White colors. The two devices look basically identical to thier predecessors. Here’s the Galaxy S26: Galaxy S26 in Black And the Galaxy S26+: Galaxy S26+ in Black Galaxy S26+ in Sky Blue Galaxy S26+ in White Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26+ will be powered by the Exynos 2600 SoC in most regions, and offer the same screen sizes as their...

Low inventory at Apple stores hints at a slew of upcoming new devices, iPhone 17e included

A new report from Mark Gurman claims that Apple's inventory of some devices is running low. More specifically, people looking to buy certain custom MacBook Pro configurations, Apple TV, iPad Air and iPhone 16e are facing delays or trouble finding units at Apple's physical stores. This, in turn, could mean one thing in Apple's world - an upgrade is coming. This corroborates Mark Gurman's earlier reports that the company is gearing up to announce a new iPhone 17e and upgrade the iPad Air. Of course, low inventory doesn't always mean that, but the iPhone 16e was launched exactly a year...

Counterpoint: The foldable smartphone market to open a new chapter in 2026

Analysts at Counterpoint say that the foldable smartphone market is about to enter a phase. After a cyclical recovery last year, 2026 will mark the beginning of a more sustainable expansion phase. While last year's strategy for many smartphone makers was to normalize inventory and proceed with extra caution when it came to new releases, this year we will likely see a more aggressive push into the foldable segment. Thanks to technological advancements and better execution, the book-style foldables have become more popular and now account for 52% of all foldable sales. The analysts...

Huawei is working on a non-folding version of the Pura X with a wide aspect ratio

Huawei's Pura X launched last year and shocked the mobile world with its 16:10 aspect ratio (when unfolded). It went in an entirely different direction than any of its competitors, and it seems to have been quite a success. Huawei is now working on the Pura X2, but also another device that will emulate the Pura X's unorthodox (for this day and age) aspect ratio. According to a new rumor from the prolific Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Huawei is developing a candybar style, non-folding smartphone that will have a screen with a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. So basically, like a Pura X that...