Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 details leak, here's what to expect

Qualcomm is working on a new chipset with the model number SM4875, and details about it have now been leaked. This is expected to be called Snapdragon 4 Gen 6, and thus will obviously be the successor to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, which was unveiled back in May. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 comes with a very similar configuration of its CPU to that of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. It uses two Kryo Gold cores and six Kryo Silver cores. Unfortunately the leaked diagram you can see below doesn't show the clock speeds. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 6's GPU is now the Adreno 6 series (compared to the Adreno 4...

Oppo A7 Pro Max is coming soon with a 10,000mAh battery

A new leak suggests Oppo is gearing up to launch its A7 series of smartphones. The leak also reveals the key specifications of one of the lineup's rumored models, the Oppo A7 Pro Max. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the alleged specs of the Oppo A7 Pro Max in a post on Weibo. The phone is tipped to be Oppo's first to pack a 10,000mAh battery, corroborating an earlier leak from June. Oppo A6 Pro According to the leak, the Oppo A7 Pro Max will sport a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The smartphone is tipped to be powered by the...

Samsung to reportedly produce more Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide units than Fold8 Ultra and Flip8

Ahead of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, a new supply chain report has revealed the company's planned production volumes for its upcoming Galaxy Z foldable smartphones. The report, citing industry sources, claims that Samsung has set a higher production target for the wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 than the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8. According to the report, Samsung has asked its suppliers to produce around 2.8 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold8. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is said to have a production target of roughly 2 million units, while the...

vivo X300 E to debut next week with a 7,200mAh battery, Zeiss Telephoto lens

After weeks of rumors, vivo has officially confirmed the X300 E. The smartphone will be available for purchase in China next week. vivo has also revealed its design, color options, and a few key specs. The vivo X300 E will go on sale in China on July 27, with pre-orders already live through the company's official online store. The smartphone will be available in black, orange, and white color options. It sports a square camera module housing a Zeiss-branded triple rear camera setup, including a periscope telephoto lens. vivo has also confirmed that the X300 E will pack a 7,200mAh...

Weekly poll: will you buy the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

With the controversy over its software update policy now all but cleared, the Motorola Edge 70 Max stands out as a rather intriguing device – it has the most powerful chipset of the Edge 70 series, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, compared to Snapdragon 7 and Dimensity 8 series chips in the other phones. Its 7,100mAh battery dwarfs even the Pro/Pro+, which has a 6,500mAh battery, making this the biggest battery in the series. The 90W wired charging sure is nice too – even better is the 25W wireless charging with proper Qi 2.2 support, magnets and all. That is something that very few Android makers...

Samsung acknowledges the Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem, a fix is underway

Soon after the Galaxy S26 Ultra release, reports online about a red screen issue started surfacing. Up until now, no one knew what the underlying cause was, and many speculated that it was a hardware problem related to the first-generation Privacy Display OLED. However, Samsung came out with an official statement, and an executive even explained what's causing the issue. Turns out, it's not a hardware problem, and it's fixable via a software update. According to Samsung's exec, the color balance may turn reddish when the OLED is exposed to strong ambient lighting. So to tackle the...

Boy band BTS' J-Hope teases the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ahead of launch

Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London, where it's expected to unveil its new folding smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip8. We already know what these foldables will look like due to previous leaks, but we are now getting our best look yet at a working Fold8 as it's teased by BTS member J-Hope. South Korean boy band BTS' Jung Ho-seok, known professionally as J-Hope, posted a short Instagram Story on his account teasing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. There's nothing new to glean from this Story, but it corroborates...

Google Pixel 11a specs leak

A fairly reputable leakster has dropped some alleged specs for Google's new "a-series" device, and if true, it might just be the best one to come out in years. There is at least one big surprise in there that we frankly didn't expect – the chipset. When Google dropped the Pixel 10a in March 2026, one of the biggest complaints most prospective buyers had was the chipset. Google decided to stick with last year's Tensor G4 chipset, which is just one of the aspects that made the 10a a bit too similar to the Pixel 9a. Well, if these new rumors are true, the Pixel 11a might actually come packing...

New leak by Evan Blass shows the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Watch9, confirms some specs

At this point, we've seen and we've heard it all. The Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Watch9 leaks we've seen so far leave nothing to the imagination. We've already seen some renders and most of the specs. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra However, the latest leak comes from a reputable source, Evan Blass, and by the looks of it, all the renders are official. This, in turn, means that all the features and specs you see in the images are basically confirmed. Galaxy Z Fold8 There are no surprises when it comes to the camera hardware on the Galaxy Z Fold8...

Google starts sending invites for the Pixel 11 series launch event in India

Google sent invites to the media in the US last week for the Pixel 11 series launch event, which will be held in New York City on August 12 at 6 PM ET. Now, the Mountain View-based tech giant has sent out invites in India as well. The Google Pixel 11 series launch event in India will be hosted on August 13 in Gurugram. The invite doesn't mention when the event will begin, but it could start at 12 PM local time, after which we'll receive details on pricing and availability for the Pixel 11 series in India. Google is yet to make any announcements regarding the Pixel 11 series launch...

Deals: vivo X300 models on sale (with a free charger), Galaxy A37 gets a deep price cut

Amazon is running a promo that gives you a free 90W FlashCharge adapter with one of several high-end models. This is on top of regular discounts, of course. The vivo X300 Pro, for example, is 16% off. This model is equipped with a 50MP 1/1.28” main camera, a 200MP 3.7x/85mm periscope and a 50MP ultra-wide. It is powered by the Dimensity 9500 and a 5,440mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The screen is a 6.78” 120Hz LTPO panel with Dolby Vision. vivo X300 Pro €230 offfree 90W charger ...

iQOO confirms Z11 Lite's price segment while revealing more details about it

iQOO will launch the Z11 Lite on July 24, and ahead of the launch, the brand has confirmed that the smartphone will be priced under INR20,000 in India. Additionally, iQOO revealed that the Z11 Lite's notched display will have a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits peak brightness, while the primary camera on the rear will use a 50MP Sony sensor. The Z11 Lite will have up to 6GB RAM and 256GB of storage onboard. iQOO previously confirmed that the Z11 Lite will run OriginOS 6 out of the box and receive security updates for four years. The brand has now revealed that the smartphone will...

Oppo K15 to launch next week with an 8,000mAh battery, in-built cooling fan

After launching the K15 Pro lineup in China back in April, Oppo is now preparing to introduce the standard K15. The smartphone has been listed on Oppo's official online store, revealing its design, key specifications, and color options. The Oppo K15 is set to launch in China on July 24. Like the K15 Pro and K15 Pro+, it will feature a built-in cooling fan. The smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super chipset and include a 4,950mm² vapor chamber. It will sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display and pack an 8,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired fast...

Leaked Huawei Mate XT 2 patent hints at a new design and folding mechanism

Back in April, a rumor claimed that Huawei would unveil the Mate XT2 in October. Now, a newly surfaced patent for the alleged tri-fold smartphone hints at a new design and folding mechanism. The patent images, shared by well-known tipster Ice Universe on X, suggest that the Mate XT2 could adopt an inward-folding design, replacing the Z-shaped folding mechanism used on the Mate XT and Mate XTs. The folding mechanism appears to be similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, although it works differently. Based on the patent images, the Mate XT2 will offer a cover display alongside a...

Hasselblad's Phocus Mobile finally lands on Android

16 years after the first version became available on iOS and 6 years after Phocus Mobile 2 was released for iPhones, Hasselblad's Phocus Mobile is now finally available on Android too. It works with the Hasselblad X2D II, X2D 100C, and 907X & CFV 100C cameras. The app delivers the end-to-end Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) experience on mobile, combining AI-powered noise reduction with a comprehensive editing suite and photo management tools. In the Android app, you can now review, edit, organize, and export images. The colors, tonal gradations, and highlight details are...

Redmi 17 4G renders and specifications leak

Earlier this month, details about the global variant of the Redmi 17 5G surfaced online. Now, a fresh leak has revealed the design, color options, and complete specifications of the Redmi 17 4G. According to the leak, the Redmi 17 4G will be offered in Black, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, and Oak Green color options. The smartphone is said to weigh 232g and measure 8.8mm thick. It will reportedly be powered by the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra chipset and will be available in 4GB/128GB and 6GB/256GB configurations. The handset is also said to ship with Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The Redmi...

Redmi Note 17 Pro teardown video shows off the phone's internals

Redmi unveiled the Note 17 Pro alongside the Note 17 yesterday for the Chinese market. Now, there's already a full disassembly video of the Note 17 Pro out, courtesy of Chinese channel WekiHome. It's obviously in Chinese, but YouTube's built-in closed captions are very good at translating what the presenter is saying in our experience, so make sure you have them turned on. As it happens with many smartphones, getting inside the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a matter of first removing the back cover, which here is made of plastic. The inside of the back cover has a lot of foam to protect from water...

Another report confirms OnePlus' imminent demise, reveals it's going to exit India too

A couple of days ago a usually reliable source of smartphone-related information claimed that OnePlus will be leaving the US and Europe as soon as this week. Now a new report from a different reliable source, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, confirms the brand's imminent exit from the aforementioned key markets. But this one adds more details. In 2027, OnePlus will apparently also withdraw from all other markets except China - thus including India, where it's recently launched the N6 and started teasing a new model in the line earlier today. Restructuring is also coming for the other Oppo...

Google Pixel 11 teaser video confirms Pixel Glow feature, pre-order date

Last week, Google announced that it will be unveiling the Pixel 11 family at an event in New York City on August 12. Now, the company has uploaded a very short teaser video for the devices onto the homepage of its online store of all places. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. The video shows a much-rumored upcoming feature called Pixel Glow, which is basically a circular LED light that can show a full range of colors. This will be used as a glorified notification light, of course. With its full-color array, hopefully it will be customizable to show different colors for...

Samsung's entire Galaxy Unpacked lineup appears in leaked renders

We're just a weekend away from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, where the company is expected to unveil its latest Galaxy Z foldables and Galaxy Watches. Ahead of it, another batch of official-looking renders showcasing the entire lineup has surfaced. The leak also reveals two online-exclusive color options for the wide Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Flip8. One of the official-looking renders shows the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 side by side. Another image, meanwhile, pairs the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra with the Galaxy Watch9 and...