Instagram adds pointless opt-in "AI Creator" labels

Instagram has started testing an "AI creator" label for accounts that frequently post AI-generated content. It seems like this is opt-in, so the owner of the account needs to want this label in order to get it. If they do go this route, then an "AI creator" label will appear on their profile and alongside their content. It's still a test, so not everyone has access to it yet, but the feature will be expanding "in the coming weeks", according to Instagram. Why people who post AI slop would go through the trouble to tell you with this badge that they post AI slop is beyond us, but maybe...

Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max camera specs tipped

The Huawei Mate 90 series is expected to debut in China in October, but early details about the lineup have already begun to surface online. The latest leak sheds light on key camera specifications of the Mate 90 Pro Max. According to tipster Smart Pikachu, the upcoming Mate 90 Pro Max will feature a dual telephoto camera setup, similar to the Mate 80 Pro Max. However, one of the cameras is said to support 10x optical zoom. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max comes with a quad-rear camera setup. The tipster also claims that Huawei is evaluating a 1-inch type sensor, likely for the primary...

Tipster: 20th anniversary iPhone will have solid-state buttons

A few years ago, Apple was rumored to be developing solid-state buttons for its iPhone 15 Pro series. While that did not pan out, a new report from a Chinese tipster Instant Digital suggests Cupertino is currently testing solid-state buttons for its upcoming 20th anniversary iPhone model. Apple is expected to launch a special anniversary edition iPhone next year, which will feature a quad-curved screen that blends with the sides of the device. The new report suggests that Apple has already done testing of the solid-state buttons, complementing the all-glass look of the...

The FCC wants carriers to put more effort into preventing spam calls - or get punished

Back in 2016, Google updated Android’s phone app to warn users about spam calls. We have seen various iterations of this and other similar features, but the problem still persists. Now the FCC wants to attack the root of the issue by strengthening the existing “Know-Your-Customer” (KYC) rules. The FCC is asking for comments on more stringent verification for new and renewing customers. This may include requiring that customers provide their name, address, a government ID and alternative phone numbers. Additionally, the Commission is looking for feedback on how to punish carriers who...

Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro specs, official images, and price leaked

Earlier this year, a report suggested that the Xiaomi 17T series could debut as early as May. Since then, the 17T has surfaced in multiple certifications and online listings. Now, reports have revealed the full specs, design, and pricing of both the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro. The folks over at WinFuture have shared the official looking renders of the Xiaomi 17T lineup, while a separate report from Dealabs has revealed the pricing and full specs of the phones. The Xiaomi 17T is tipped to start at €749 ($878) in France for the 12GB/256GB variant, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro could be priced...

EU advises member states against using Chinese networking equipment

We’ve been hearing about a European Union-wide ban on Chinese 5G networking equipment for quite some time now, and the European Commission (EC) has now recommended that member states exclude gear from Huawei and ZTE from their local telecom infrastructure. The info was shared by an EC spokesperson and while it is not an official binding law, it does signal a clear step toward banning Chinese networking equipment from suppliers like Huawei and ZTE across the EU. The EU is in the process of implementing a new round of cybersecurity targeting supply chain security and product safety....

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to have a smaller Dynamic Island

We've essentially been witnessing a game of "will it / won't it" for the past few months when it comes to rumors and leaks about whether Apple will make the Dynamic Island punch-hole cutout smaller on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max or not. Today a tipster on X claims to have received new CAD files for the upcoming devices (if true, then most likely from a case maker who in turn got the files from Apple itself). As you can see in the image below, these new CAD files show a much smaller punch-hole cutout at the top of the screen than the one that's been inside the Pro...

OnePlus Ace 7 tipped to feature an active cooling fan

OnePlus recently launched the Ace 6 Ultra in China, expanding its Ace 6 lineup. Now, early details about the next-generation Ace 7 series have begun to emerge, with a new leak shedding light on key specifications of the upcoming phones. According to a tipster on Weibo, the OnePlus Ace 7 could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The tipster further claims that OnePlus is testing the phone with an in-built active cooling fan. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra If accurate, this would mark a first for the Ace series. Even the recently launched Ace 6 Ultra relies on an external...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 to bring crease-free display and new hinge

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip (and Z Fold) series is preparing to enter its eighth generation later this year, and we have a new report from South Korea that highlights some of the possible changes coming to the flip model. Samsung is expected to bring a crease-free folding panel alongside a new hinge mechanism. The new report does not go into detail, but we can assume Samsung will employ dual-layer Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), just like it is rumored to do with the Z Fold8. Galaxy Z Flip8 render Z Flip8 is said to be slightly taller than the outgoing model, and despite the upgraded hardware,...

Lenovo Legion Y70 key specifications confirmed ahead of launch

Lenovo has revealed new details about its upcoming Legion Y70 (2026) smartphone. Last month, the company confirmed its return to the smartphone market with an upgraded Legion Y70, which is set to be unveiled in China on May 19. The handset will feature a Motorola-inspired design and will be available in two color options. It is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen SoC. In a couple of teasers shared on Weibo, Lenovo confirmed that the Legion Y70 will sport a 2K resolution display that is claimed to be more efficient than 1.5K resolution panels in the market. The phone will...

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro review

The Nord Buds 4 Pro is yet another pair of wireless earbuds in OnePlus’s growing and confusing lineup. These are the most premium earbuds in the company’s low-end lineup, but below the non-Pro numbered lineup and Pro numbered lineup, and also the non-numbered Pro lineup…. Anyway, it’s best not to get too much into the weeds with this, as at this point it’s doubtful if even people at OnePlus can keep track of these. The Nord Buds 4 Pro are still aimed at being an affordable pair of wireless earbuds, but with many of the niceties that you now expect in more premium earbuds, such as...

Weekly poll: Would you buy the Oppo Find X9 Ultra? What about the Oppo Find X9s?

vivo set the benchmark with the X300 Ultra – a €2,000 camera flagship – while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a “modest” €1,500 price. Now the Oppo Find X9 Ultra looks to topple the competition with an in-between price tag of €1,700. The phone certainly impressed in our review, though the outcome of the vivo vs. Oppo Ultra final battle is yet to be decided. We also went hands-on with the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit for the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. This kit contains a 300mm add-on lens, an adapter for 67mm filters and a lens collar with a tripod mount. Oppo Find X9 Ultra If you think that the...

Weekly poll results: the Honor 600 Pro overshadows the Honor 600

In Europe, the Honor 600 Pro is 43% more expensive than the vanilla model. However, in Malaysia, the upcharge is only 27% – and that makes a difference. The Pro was always the better phone between these two, the only question was whether its higher price was worth it. Memory Honor 600 Honor 600 Pro 12/256GB €650 - - MYR 3,100 12/512GB €700 MYR 2,600 €1,000 MYR 3,300 Based on last week’s poll, the answer is a resounding “yes”. Okay, the Honor 600 Pro is not the hottest new phone in town and price...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Galaxy S25 Plus

After yet another modest upgrade, you might be wondering what would be the most sensible pick between the newly released Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the year-old Samsung Galaxy S25+. After all, it looks like the latter gets you a lot of the way there at a more reasonable starting price. But not everything becomes immediately apparent from the spec sheet alone. There are still some under-the-hood changes that need exploring. One example is the chipset. With the S26 series, Samsung is back to the dual-chip strategy for the majority of the markets, leaving places like Europe and South Korea with...

Weekly deals: Galaxy S26 lineup still on discount, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, others get price cuts

Samsung may actually be losing money on its new Galaxy S26 series. The phones have been on discount since day 1 and continue to be. Other Samsung devices such as the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy Z Flip7 have also received discounts. Phones from Google, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Apple have received price cuts as well. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Galaxy S26 Ultra are on sale with a £170 discount. Notably, customers can also get £100 off at checkout. The Galaxy S26, on the other hand, is only eligible for the £100 off. Samsung Galaxy...

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to be aggressively priced

The RAM crisis is expected to heavily influence smartphone pricing going forward, but apparently Apple won't be fazed by any of it. According to a new research note from analyst Jeff Pu, Apple is preparing some "aggressive pricing" for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Unfortunately, Pu doesn't put a number on that, and leaves us speculating. But past reports from Ming-Chi Kuo have stated that both Pro models would start at the same prices as their predecessors. In the US, that's $1,099 for the iPhone 18 Pro and $1,199 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Everything other than...

Realme C100 is headed to Europe with a smaller battery

Realme first launched the C100 in some parts of Asia earlier this month, and now the device is being listed in Europe left and right. It's priced at €269 with 128GB of storage and €299 with 256GB. It will be up for grabs in Sprouting Green and Blooming Purple, with 4GB of RAM. In Europe, the phone has a battery with a rated capacity of 6,600 mAh, that's going to be advertised as a larger typical capacity as always happens, but it won't quite reach the 7,000 mAh its Asian sibling has. Realme C100 in Sprouting Green and Blooming Purple The rest of the European C100 is expected to...

The rumored 20th anniversary iPhone design will be applied to both Pro models

Next year the original iPhone turns 20 - or rather, it's the 20th anniversary of its launch, as we doubt any units are still around. Apple has long been rumored to be planning something special to mark the occasion, and a few days ago a report talked about a 20th anniversary iPhone coming with a quad-curved screen. As it turns out, that won't be a special anniversary iPhone model - instead, that rumor was actually talking about a redesign coming to the Pro series. So the iPhone Pro and Pro Max released in 2027 will have that quad-curved screen design, which Chinese smartphone makers had...

Omdia: Global smartphone shipments grew by 1% in Q1, fueled by supply side push

Despite the ongoing memory chip crisis, Omdia reported a 1% rise in global smartphone shipments for Q1. Total shipments during the first three months of the year reached 298.5 million units, fueled by vendor front-loading. This is when smartphone companies strategically push inventory volumes in anticipation of rising component costs. Samsung regained the title as the world’s number one smartphone brand, thanks to 65.4 million shipments for the period, which represents an 8% rise compared to the same time last year. The Galaxy S26 series is seeing strong demand, and the recently...

Samsung is bringing One UI to laptops

According to a new rumor, Samsung is currently working on Galaxy Book branded laptops that will run Android 17 with One UI 9 on top. Before you think that's insane, remember that Google itself is in the (very lengthy) process of merging ChromeOS with Android. What will come out of that is Aluminum OS, which itself is based on Android. Now it's not clear if these Samsung laptops will actually be running that, or if the Korean company is developing its own One UI 9 layer for laptops in order to simply slap it onto normal phone-oriented Android 17, unfortunately this report doesn't go into...