Oppo Find X9 Ultra's massive rear camera bump seen in leaked real-life image

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is expected to go official in the coming weeks, but several leaks about the upcoming flagship have already surfaced online. The latest leak includes a real-life image of the alleged device, offering a glimpse at its massive rear camera module. The image shows the back of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a large circular camera module, similar to the one on the Find X8 Ultra. However, the camera bump appears to be noticeably thicker this time. The camera module is seen to house a quad-sensor setup, once again similar to the outgoing model. As per recent leaks, the...

The Honor X80 GT is now rumored to break all mainstream battery capacity records

While Apple, Google, and Samsung continue to keep their devices (at most) around the 5,000 mAh mark, Chinese brands are innovating fast based on Silicon Carbon technology. Honor was in fact rewarded for just this at MWC earlier this month, and the brand shows absolutely no signs of stopping. According to a new rumor out of China, the upcoming Honor X80 GT will come with a 13,080 mAh battery. The 'vanilla', non-GT X80 was previously rumored to sport a 10,000 mAh cell instead, going up to that amount from the X70's 8,300 mAh, which was still definitely commendable in itself. Honor Power...

One UI 8.5 beta program opens for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7

Samsung has finally opened the One UI 8.5 beta program to Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 users in India and South Korea. Until now, the beta update had been limited to the Galaxy S25 series. The One UI 8.5 beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold7 is around 4.2GB in size and carries firmware versions F966NKSU8ZZC5 (South Korea) and F966BXXU8ZZC5 (India). The update also includes the February 2026 Android security patch. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is receiving the update with firmware version F766NKSU8ZZC5, which also weighs around 4.2GB and includes the February 2026 security...

Disney+ launches Verts, a TikTok-like vertical video feed

Disney+ wants to be TikTok now, but for Disney+ content. So it's launching Verts, "a whole new way to discover stories" in a vertically-swiping format. This is "the first phase" of bringing vertical video content to Disney+, and it's (of course) a "dynamic feed" which is billed to help you quickly find your next favorite watch. You just need to tap the new Verts icon in the navigation bar on your phone, and you're inside the vertical video feed and "can swipe through a stream of scenes and moments from movies and shows on Disney+", which you can then seamlessly add to your Watchlist or...

vivo X300s has the biggest ever battery in the X series

vivo's teaser campaign for the X300s continues. Following some revelations from a couple of days ago, today the brand has officially revealed that the phone sports a 7,100 mAh battery. That's the biggest capacity in the X-series so far. The X300s is also officially confirmed to sport a 6.78-inch flat screen with 144Hz refresh rate, symmetrical dual speakers, a custom vibration motor, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and to have support for USB 3.2 Gen 1. vivo X300s officially confirmed specs The X300s is expected to be unveiled alongside the X300 Ultra, which was...

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

Today, WhatsApp unveiled parent-managed accounts for pre-teens. These are currently rolling out globally, and they come with new controls to limit pre-teens' WhatsApp experience to messaging and calling. Parents will set up the pre-teen's account, and the account will be controlled by the parent, including by deciding who can contact the account and which groups they can join. Parents can also review message requests from unknown contacts and manage the account's privacy settings. All of this is gated by a parent PIN on the managed account. As usual with such rollouts, it might take...

Tecno Camon 50 Pro 5G debuts with familiar looks and specs

The Camon 50 series from Tecno just got its newest member. Say hello to the Camon 50 Pro 5G. It features a similar look to the recently announced Camon 50 Ultra, and it features the same key specs, including MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Ultimate. The SoC is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and the 50 Pro 5G also gets a larger 6,500mAh battery with 45W wired charging. Tecno Camon 50 Pro 5G in Moonshadow Black and Cypress Green Camon 50 Pro 5G is built around a 6.78'' curved AMOLED featuring 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel is equipped with a 50MP...

iPhone 18 Pro series now rumored to miss out on an important upgrade

For a while now, Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have been rumored to come with a smaller Dynamic Island thanks to the use of an under-display Face ID sensor. This has been rumored so much that we basically assumed it was a confirmed new feature, but apparently not. A new rumor out of China today says the Dynamic Island on the duo will stay exactly the same as it was for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The move to an under-display Face ID array will be postponed to the next generation, allegedly. While the source of this rumor (the prolific Digital Chat...

Counterpoint warns of rising retail prices for smartphones in 2026 as memory costs explode

Counterpoint Research’s Memory Price Tracker shows that mobile RAM costs have risen by 50% quarter-on-quarter, while NAND storage has gone up by over 90% QoQ. “Higher retail prices are unavoidable in 2026 as rising costs will be passed to consumers,” warn analysts. The rising memory costs are having quite an impact on the Bill of Materials (BoM) for smartphones. The different tiers are affected differently and low-end phones (sub-$200) are hit the hardest. When building a typical low-end phone with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage, manufacturers will have to spend a whopping...

Samsung Galaxy A57 mistakenly listed by European retailer

The Galaxy A57's imminent release is getting even more imminent by the day. Case in point - we now have a mistaken listing by a European retailer, which has shown us the device in all its glory. The Galaxy A57 is expected to be unveiled alongside the also oft-leaked Galaxy A37, and that may even happen before the end of this month. Samsung Galaxy A57 official images from European retailer listing The A57 is expected to feature a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, the Exynos 1680 SoC at the helm, 6/8/12GB of RAM, 128/256GB of storage, a 50MP main...

iPhone Fold to match Oppo Find N6's crease-less display tech

The Oppo Find N6 is set to launch on March 17 with a crease-less foldable display. Ahead of the launch, a tipster now claims that a similar display technology could also be used on Apple’s first foldable iPhone. According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the iPhone Fold could sport a crease-less display similar to the one on the upcoming Oppo Find N6. Oppo Find N6's crease-free display In a post on Weibo, the tipster noted that several suppliers working with Oppo on the new display also provide components to Apple. As a result, it is possible that the company’s first...

Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available worldwide, Ultra model dominated pre-orders

Today marks the end of pre-orders and the start of global availability for the Galaxy S26 series. The new flagship series is a smash hit with a “double-digit” percentage increase in pre-orders. Correction, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a smash hit, while the other two models are also-rans. Samsung reports that the S26 Ultra accounted for 70% of pre-orders. Presumably, this is for global pre-orders since the number matches the report from Korea, but is below the whopping 80% share for the US. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra The press release adds some details on the S26 series...

Poco X8 Pro Max in for review

Xiaomi will unveil its Poco X8 series on March 17, but we've got an early, quick first look and unboxing with the Poco X8 Pro Max today - you can check out the video here. The Poco X8 Pro Max ships with a case and a USB-A to USB-C cable. There's no charger in the box, but the phone will likely support 100W. The Energy label reveals that the phone's battery is rated at 1000 cycles, and that we should expect around 80 hours of endurance from it. Given that it's rumored to be a mammoth 8,500mAh power pack, we're not surprised. The phone is also revealed to be IP68...

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders leak

Google's Pixel 11 family is still many months away from its unveiling, which will presumably take place in August if history repeats itself, but the rumors and leaks are already starting to pour in. Not long ago we saw a case listing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and today the first CAD-based renders of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have been leaked. You'd be forgiven for mistaking this for a Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The design is incredibly similar, there's no doubt about that. However, there are minor differences, especially in the camera island. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold's LED flash and mic are now...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes some damage but still survives drop test

One of the more under-the-radar changes with the Galaxy S26 Ultra coming from the S25 Ultra is the switch from a titanium frame to an aluminum one, which naturally raises some durability questions. Luckily, PBKreviews delivered his signature drop test video to showcase how Samsung’s latest top-tier flagship fares. Apart from the different frame material, the S26 Ultra features more rounded corners, and its camera island is more exposed than last year’s model. The new phone reuses the same Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection across its displays and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on its back,...

vivo X300s confirmed to debut soon, key specs revealed

vivo has confirmed that it will soon unveil the X300s in China. The company has also revealed some key specifications of the handset, which recent leaks had referred to as the X300 Max. The upcoming ‘s’ variant is likely to go official alongside the vivo X300 Ultra. The confirmation comes from vivo’s Product Manager Han Boxiao, who shared the details on Weibo. The vivo X300s will be a larger and improved version of the standard X300. It will feature a flat 6.78-inch AMOLED display using a BOE Q10+ panel. The screen will support a 144Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and Circular...

Gurman: MacBook Ultra with touchscreen, M6 chip coming this year

Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Pro models later this year featuring a touchscreen OLED display and M6-series chips. The upcoming lineup was initially expected to replace the recently launched M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models. However, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, that may not be the case. Gurman suggests that the upcoming MacBook could instead carry an Ultra moniker and sit above the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBooks. While Gurman is unsure whether Apple will adopt the Ultra branding or stick with the traditional Pro name, the upcoming laptop is expected to come with...

OnePlus 15T design and color options officially teased

The OnePlus 15T will be unveiled in China this month. Ahead of the launch, the company has been teasing key details about the device, and has now officially revealed its design and color options. In an image shared on Weibo, OnePlus showcased the design of the upcoming phone. The OnePlus 15T appears largely similar to its predecessor, the 13T, in terms of design. The phone features a dual rear camera setup housed inside a module on the top left corner. It also gets a matte-finish rear panel. The teaser also reveals that it will be available in new green and brown color...

Weekly poll: will you buy the Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple can be quite frustrating – at first glance, the iPhone 17e barely seems to upgrade anything at all. But the more you look at its spec sheet, the more you start to think “this might actually be worth it.” Do you agree? First, let’s go over the upgrades – this will be short. The new phone features an Apple A19 chipset, bringing a ton of performance for what is technically a mid-ranger. It also uses the improved Apple C1X modem, which is up to twice as fast as 16e’s C1. Apple iPhone 17e The display is the same 6.1” OLED panel that still runs at 60Hz and still has that...

Infinix Note 60 Ultra in for review

Wow! We had to start this unboxing with an exclamation, because the Infinix Note 60 Ultra truly deserves it. There are so many phones named Ultra on the market nowadays, but very few among them justify the name quite like the Infinix Note 60 Ultra. Pininfarina is a big part of that. The Italian design firm popular for designing cars has been at it for nearly a century now, and it clearly isn't losing its touch. Something about this Torino Black Infinix Note 60 Ultra makes you stop and take notice! It all starts with the exorbitant unboxing experience. The phone ships in a large box...