Huawei's Developers Conference is set for June 12-14, tickets are already on sale

Huawei’s Developers Conference is usually in June – this year the exact dates are June 12-14. Early bird tickets for the event were sold on April 29, but there is a batch of tickets that will be available from May 13 and another one from May 20. Tickets start from as little as CNY 88 ($13) for students and CNY 198 ($29) for older devs for a single day (June 14). A two-day pass is CNY 498 ($73) and a pass for the full three-day event (June 12-14) starts from CNY 698 ($102) – there are pricier tickets with better seating for the keynote, fancier catering and nicer “equipment packs” (event...

Samsung Galaxy S27 may use BOE screens

Chinese display panel maker BOE is reportedly trying to supply screens for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27. A new report from Korea claims that BOE has seen that TCL-owned CSOT has secured a contract with Samsung for the Galaxy A57 and would like to enter the Korean company's supply chain as well. Samsung Display is still the main display supplier for the Galaxy A57, but CSOT is the second supplier in terms of volume. With that in mind, Samsung is allegedly considering using BOE as a secondary supplier to Samsung Display for the Galaxy S27, but a decision hasn't been made yet. This...

The foldable iPhone will be available in two bland colors

If you were hoping for some bold color options for Apple’s highly anticipated folding iPhone, we have some disappointing news. According to a new report from China, the device, which is currently speculated to launch as the iPhone Ultra, will be available in only two color options. Possible iPhone Ultra colors (image credit) The rumor suggests white is a sure lock option, and it will be accompanied by another “subdued color” such as silver or navy blue. The source did not clarify the exact shade of the second color. The whole notion of restrained colors for the folding iPhone actually...

Samsung starts seeding stable One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S, Fold, Flip and Tab series globally

Today, Samsung officially released its stable One UI 8.5 update globally, after a pilot run in South Korea. The Galaxy S25 series is not the only one to get the new software. Owners of Galaxy S24 and S23 devices (including the Fan Edition series) should also expect the update in the coming days. Samsung is also ready with One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy Z Flip7, Z Fold7, Z Flip6, Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Tab S10 and S11 series. Some Galaxy A models are also expected to receive One UI 8.5 these days, but it will likely take a bit longer for Samsung to distribute. Don't be fooled by the...

HMD Vibe 2 5G to debut on May 21 with a 6,000mAh battery

Following several teasers, HMD has confirmed the launch date for the Vibe 2 5G in India and also revealed some of its key specifications. The device will arrive as the successor to the HMD Vibe, which was unveiled in India in September last year. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is set to launch on May 21 and will be available for purchase via Flipkart as well as offline retail stores. It will come with a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, as confirmed by recent teasers, and a Flipkart page. The handset is also confirmed to offer a 50MP primary rear camera. The Vibe 2 5G will be...

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max camera details leaked

The Oppo Find X10 series is expected to debut in October and is rumored to include the base Find X10, the Find X10 Pro, and the Find X10 Pro Max. While previous leaks have revealed several details about the base and Pro variants, a new leak has now shed light on the camera specs of the Pro Max model. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Find X10 Pro Max will offer a triple 200MP camera setup at the back, along with a 3MP multispectral sensor. The Oppo Find X10 Pro The Find X10 Pro Max could feature a 200MP primary camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, paired with a 200MP...

Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 comparison

Premium wireless headphones occupy a rarified space, far outside the reach of most audio products, and indeed, most people’s budgets. Despite the encroachment of true wireless earbuds, these behemoths have remained a constant presence in the market and are the preferred option, especially among travelers, due to their superior noise cancellation and extended battery life. Sony has ruled this segment for years with its WH-1000X series of headphones. About a decade or so ago, the company did the unthinkable and dethroned Bose as the market leader in the segment. Later, Apple came along with...

Weekly deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 trio gets discounts up to €500, iPhones also get price cuts

We’re headed into the second half of 2026, which is when Samsung switches its focus to the Z-foldables. Meanwhile, the S26 series has received some pretty significant price cuts. We start with the Samsung Galaxy S26. The base model – which finally features 256GB of storage instead of 128GB – is €165 off. There’s the option to upgrade to 512GB, which also involves a discount voucher. All three S26 phones follow the same pattern – straight discount for a 256GB model, discount + voucher for the 512GB model. Samsung Galaxy...

Weekly poll: would you buy a Motorola Razr 70, Razr 70+ or Razr 70 Ultra? Which one?

While this year the big news in the Motorola Razr family is the launch of the first book-style foldable, the Razr brand is still very much associated with flip foldables. The company refreshed its offerings with three new models: the Razr 70, Razr 70+ and Razr 70 Ultra. As usual, these will have slightly different names in the US: Razr 2026, Razr+ 2026 and Razr Ultra 2026. Let’s start with the top model. The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (aka Razr Ultra 2026) is an iterative update – it uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon, although it does have the overclocked version (4.47GHz CPU...

Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is like a diamond, brilliant but expensive

We know that everything has been getting more expensive lately, but the prices of Ultra-class phones have gone too high for many who are interested in getting one. In last week’s poll, there was a lot of interest in the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with two-thirds of voters showing interest in the device – but only half of those thought that they could afford it. And the X9 Ultra isn’t even the most expensive Ultra on the market, although it does cost more than most. People are looking at trade-in bonuses, freebies like the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit and other ways to try and justify the...

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro in for review

Huawei's Watch Fit 5 Pro is officially global, and is priced at £250. The watch comes in Orange, White, and Black. In the box, you'll find the watch, a nice orange fabric strap (in our case), and the universal wireless charging puck (though one that sadly still ends on a USB-A port). The lineup's design is very similar to Apple's Watch and Watch Ultra, but this year we are starting to see more difference. The front is no longer a flat glass surface like on the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro, and instead, there's a noticeable 2.5D curve to the glass. It's still a sapphire crystal glass, so you...

Selfie video blind test: Davids vs. Goliaths

We may have found a crack in the armor of some of the best camera phones on the market right now – and we want you to weigh in. If you prefer the video explanation you can head this way for our TikTok channel, Instagram or YouTube. Otherwise just read on. The vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra are two of the top camera phones of 2026, and although the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra can’t quite match them, it has the advantage of a lower price and a wider availability. Everyone’s focus is mostly on the rear cameras, but their selfie modules are respectable as well – the vivo and Oppo...

Total Wireless announces new unlimited plans backed by Verizon's 5G network

Total Wireless, which is a part of the Verizon Value portfolio of prepaid brands, has announced new unlimited plans for its customers. There are four plans - Total Starter, Total MAX 5G BYO, Total MAX 5G, and Total All Access. All are backed by Verizon's 5G network. The Total Starter plan costs $35/month and is advertised as an affordable entry point to reliable unlimited data. The Total MAX 5G BYO plan costs $25/month. It's a "Bring Your Own Phone" plan for customers planning to bring a qualifying unlocked device to Total Wireless. The Total MAX 5G plan costs $50/month and offers a...

More Honor Magic9 Pro Max specs leak

Back in April the first details about the upcoming Honor Magic9 Pro Max got outed, and today a new source out of China brings us even more details about this phone. The device is said to sport a 6.8" to 6.89" LTPO OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 2.5D curved glass, a 200MP main camera using a 1/1.28" type sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 3D face unlocking, high-power wireless charging, and a great level of water resistance. Honor Magic8 Pro The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, but it's still unclear if it...

iQOO 15T full specs leak

iQOO started teasing the upcoming 15T yesterday, and today the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has revealed its full specs. The phone allegedly comes with a 6.83-inch QHD+ flat OLED screen, a dual rear camera system (200MP + 50MP), a 16MP selfie camera, and support for 100W wired charging. iQOO 15T official image It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC, and will have a battery of at least 8,000 mAh. The 15T will apparently be offered in five RAM/storage combos: 12/256GB, 12/512GB, 16/256GB, 16/512GB, and 16GB/1TB. There will be three colorways, and...

Gurman: Apple AirPods with built-in camera currently in final testing stage

Apple’s rumored AirPods with built-in cameras have entered the final stages of testing, according to a new report. Details about these next-generation AirPods first surfaced in February this year. Mark Gurman reports, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the upcoming AirPods are currently in the design validation testing (DVT) stage. Prototypes of the earbuds are reportedly being tested internally. Apple AirPods Pro 3 Following the DVT phase, which marks the final stages of development, the AirPods will move into production validation testing (PVT), where early...

Spotify's personal DJ feature now supports more languages and regions

Spotify has announced that its AI-powered DJ feature is expanding to more regions and will now support four additional languages. Available to Premium users, the feature can curate a personalized listening experience based on individual music tastes and listening history. In a recent blog post, Spotify revealed that its AI DJ will now support French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese. The company is also expanding availability to Premium users in Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, and Switzerland. With this rollout, the AI DJ feature is now...

Oppo Enco Clip2 unboxing and hands-on

Open earbuds have been gaining traction for a while now, and Oppo’s Enco Clip2 are its latest offering with a host of improvements over their predecessors. They bring dual-drivers co-tuned with Dynaudio, longer battery endurance, alongside updated connectivity and AI features. But first, let’s see what comes in the box. You get the charging case, which houses the buds and not much else. No charging cable, no extra cushions or added accessories, just the buds and their case. That’s not too different from competing clip-style earbuds we’ve tested recently. Our Enco Clip2 review...

Huawei launches extremely thin MatePad Pro Max globally

Huawei has now officially unveiled its latest tablet, the MatePad Pro Max. The device gets a global launch, and is priced at £999.99 in the UK. The tablet comes with a 13.2-inch 3000x2000 OLED PaperMatte display with 144Hz refresh rate and 1,600-nit peak brightness, 12GB of RAM, 256/512GB of storage, a 50MP rear camera, a 12MP front camera, and support for 66W wired and 40W reverse wired charging. Huawei MatePad Pro Max official images In the EU, the battery capacity is 9,760 mAh, while outside of the EU it's 10,400 mAh instead. There's no charger in the box in the EU....

iQOO Z11 and Z11x launch outside of China

Today, iQOO has made the Z11 and Z11x official in Malaysia. The Z11 comes with a 6.83-inch 1260x2800 AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC at the helm, and a 9,020 mAh battery with 90W wired charging support. iQOO Z11 official images On the rear there's a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor, while for selfies you get a 32MP snapper. The phone measures 163.73 x 76.18 x 8.25 mm and weighs 213g. It's offered with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for MYR 1,599 ($407), and with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for MYR 2,199 ($560), in blue and...