WhatsApp now testing its encrypted cloud storage backup solution for iOS

Back in April, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a feature that would let its Android users back up their WhatsApp chats on its own encrypted cloud storage. Now we hear that the Meta-owned company is testing this feature on iOS as well. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this development on beta version 26.28.10.16 of WhatsApp for iOS. Right now, Android users can back up their chats to Google Drive, while iOS users can back up theirs to iCloud. This new feature allows Android and iOS users to choose between Google Drive/iCloud and WhatsApp's cloud...

HMD may have canceled the Fusion 2 modular smartphone

HMD launched the Fusion smartphone with a modular design back in September of 2024, and a Fusion 2 was rumored in October of last year. However, it hasn't arrived yet, and now a new rumor from a usually reliable source of HMD-related information purports to explain why. [#InlinePriceWidget,13304,1#] Apparently HMD may have canceled the project altogether, leaving the original Fusion as its only modular smartphone. The cancelation "hasn't been confirmed yet", but if it does go through, it would be due to "high manufacturing costs and profitability issues". That makes sense since...

Sony LinkBuds Clip launched in India

Sony has launched its LinkBuds Clip model in the Indian market. They are priced at INR 18,990, and will be available starting July 13 on online as well as offline retailers. The LinkBuds Clip are an open-ear earbuds in the clip-style design that is currently in vogue. The advantage of this design is that your ear canals remain largely unobstructed, so you still have some awareness of your surroundings. Like other clip-style earbuds, the LinkBuds Clip feature a flexible clip that can adjust to your ear size and shape, along with a pair of what Sony calls Air Fitting Cushions that...

This may be OnePlus' final week

The writing has been on the wall for months, but this week may finally bring the moment of truth. If the latest rumors prove accurate, OnePlus could be about to shut down its global operations, bringing one of Android's most recognizable brands to an abrupt end. OnePlus started off as an independent brand. Then, in the past few years, Oppo's influence over it grew from an open secret for those in the know to a very obvious fact. OnePlus' transition into oblivion may be finalized later this week, according to a new report from a usually reliable source. Oppo and OnePlus are allegedly...

Leak suggests Galaxy Z Flip8 will be lighter than the Z Flip7

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has revealed new details about the Galaxy Z Flip8’s weight and thickness. According to tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Z Flip8 will weigh around 180 grams, making it 8 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip7, which weighs 188 grams. Leaked Galaxy Z Flip8 render While the difference may seem minor on paper, the reduced weight could make the Galaxy Z Flip8 feel more comfortable to use. The tipster also reiterated that the Galaxy Z...

Motorola Edge 70 Max hands-on video surfaces ahead of launch

Just two days ahead of its official launch, a hands-on video of the Motorola Edge 70 Max has surfaced online offering a closer look at its design from every angle. Meanwhile, a new set of official-looking renders has also leaked, revealing the phone in all of its color options. The hands-on video reveals that the Motorola Edge 70 Max will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA primary rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). Here's the good look at the Motorola Edge 70 Max.#Motorola #MotorolaEdge70Max pic.twitter.com/ZWghNsXvl9— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) July 12, 2026 Motorola has already...

Insta360 X6 leak reveals smaller design, pricing

The Insta360 X6 appears to be nearing its official debut. Ahead of the expected launch, WinFuture's Roland Quandt has shared the action camera's marketing images, key specifications, and expected European pricing. The leaked marketing images suggest that the Insta360 X6 will arrive with a noticeably more compact design, although its overall look remains largely in line with the Insta360 X5. Like its predecessor, the camera features a fisheye lens on both the front and the back. The display now sits directly below the rear camera, while the power and record buttons, as well as the...

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaks in new Pine shade

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 Pro Fold alongside the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup at its Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has surfaced, giving us a look at the foldable in a new color option. The latest leak, courtesy of Mystic Leaks, gives us a look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a new Pine colorway, which appears to be a light shade of green. The image also gives us another look at the phone's light gold frame and redesigned rear camera module. The camera cutouts now house both the LED flash and the microphone. Earlier leaked renders...

Nothing Phone (4b) official, Pixel 11 series prices leak, Week 28 in review

Welcome to your week's recap. Nothing dropped the Phone (4b) - cheaper, yet retaining Nothing's core specs - a Glyph Bar (but simplified), a big 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,200mAh battery, and a 50MP stabilized main camera. The phone starts at €329 and it's on pre-order. The vivo V80 series is reportedly launching next month with larger 7,200mAh batteries, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 for the standard V80, ZEISS-branded cameras, and 90W charging. Pricing is expected to stay in line with the current V70 lineup. A fresh leak detailed the entire Pixel 11 lineup's European pricing, with all...

Weekly poll: will you buy the Nothing Phone (4b)?

Nothing is narrowing its scope – in January, it announced that it won’t release a flagship in 2026 and last month it canceled the CMF Phone 3 Pro. This only leaves the (4a) phones and now a (4b) model too, a new mid-ranger that was announced earlier this week. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit cheaper than the Nothing Phone (4a) but not as cheap as the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (is the (4a) Lite canceled too?). Here is a quick price comparison for 8/128GB units. Note that there is an 8/256GB configuration of the (4b) available exclusively in India. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite ...

Weekly poll results: the Honor Magic V6 has many fans, but its price keeps others away

The Honor Magic V6 is available in Europe at a discounted price of €1,700/£1,500 until the end of the month. The EU price is set to go up to €2,300 in August and the UK price relies on a £500 voucher, which probably won’t last long. In either case, you get a free Honor Pad 10 and a 24-month screen protection plan. Even so, the price is turning some potential buyers away. In last week’s poll, two nearly equal groups formed – those who are interested in buying the Magic V6 at its current price accounted for 25.3% of the vote, while those who are looking for a discount first accounted for...

Motorola Edge 70 Max's battery details revealed

Motorola will unveil the Edge 70 Max on July 15, and it has already revealed the smartphone's design and confirmed the chip that will power it. Now, Indian online retailer Flipkart has revealed more details about the Motorola Edge 70 Max, including its battery capacity and charging speed. The Motorola Edge 70 Max will pack a 7,100 mAh battery with 90W wired charging and "category's only fast magnetic wireless charging." How fast? 25W. Additionally, Flipkart revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-powered Motorola Edge 70 Max will have up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM onboard and an...

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset finally lands in the UK

After initially launching in Korea and the US, Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is now finally available in the UK as well, from Samsung’s online store. It's been up for pre-order over there since mid-June. You can buy one for a recommended retail price of £1,699. For a limited time (that isn't actually specified in the official press release), buying it will also get you an "Explorer Pack" which Samsung says is worth £665. This contains 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, Calm Premium, and Project Pulsar by Adobe, as well as NFL PRO ERA and the Asteroid...

Lenovo shows the Legion Y700 Ultimate gaming tablet in a video

Earlier this month, Lenovo started teasing a new Legion gaming tablet with 5G support, revealing that its full announcement will take place in August. Today, the brand has showcased the device in the video you can see below. The tablet now seems to be called Legion Y700 Ultimate, but this is also machine translated from Chinese so accuracy is not guaranteed. The tablet comes with a physical SIM slot and an eSIM, supporting dual-SIM dual-standby between the two of them. The design has also changed slightly compared to the Y700 (Gen 5) tablet, which arrived in March without 5G...

Tecno Camon 50 Ultra's India launch date announced

The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, unveiled in March, will make its debut in India on July 17. Tecno is advertising the Camon 50 Ultra in India as a smartphone "designed for creators, storytellers, and photography enthusiasts." The brand also says that Camon 50 Ultra is "built to capture life's best moments as they happen." Tecno hasn't revealed the Camon 50 Ultra's pricing and availability for India yet, so we'll have to wait till next Friday for that. However, if you want to know more about the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, you can read our detailed review here. Its key specs include the Dimensity...

European Commission says Instagram and Facebook's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act

Today, the European Commission (EC) has announced that it has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act for what it calls "the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook". Specifically, its investigation focuses on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the services' "highly personalized recommender systems". The EC's investigation indicates that Meta "did not adequately assess the risks of its addictive design on the physical and mental wellbeing of users, including minors and vulnerable adults". Highly personalized recommendations,...

New Motorola Edge 70 Max leaked renders reveal its main specs

Back in June we saw the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Max in some leaked renders, and then, a few days ago, the company itself started teasing the handset in India. Now we have a couple more renders that have been leaked, and one of them conveniently shows some of the phone's key specs. As you can see, the Edge 70 Max will have a 7,100 mAh battery and a 6.82-inch "Extreme AMOLED" screen. New Motorola Edge 70 Max leaked renders It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. The phone is also going to have magnetic wireless charging, which is still a very rare feature in the...

Oppo Find N7's battery capacity leaks

Oppo launched the Find N6 in March, and according to a new rumor from China, its successor, the Find N7, is currently in development ahead of its currently projected release timeframe of Q1 2027 (so before the end of March). The Find N7 has been rumored to adopt a wider stance, similar to that of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Apple iPhone Ultra. It will be powered by the non-Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC, Digital Chat Station claims on Weibo. Oppo Find N6 It will also apparently have an on-device AI accelerator, though more details on that haven't been provided. The...

Xiaomi 18 Pro will bring a ton of upgrades compared to its predecessor

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to launch alongside the Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in September, and they are most likely going to be the first devices using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets. Today, Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared the 18 Pro's main specs. It is allegedly going to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC, and it will have an "ultra-clear" small flat screen with large rounded corners and ultra-narrow symmetrical bezels on all four sides. Xiaomi 17 Pro The device is apparently going to be equipped with a 200MP main camera using an...

HMD Skyline 2 images and specs leak

The HMD Skyline is two years old this month, so you may be wondering when we should expect to see a successor. Apparently it is still in the works, but if you were hoping for a device with massively upgraded specs, you may be quite disappointed. According to a usually reliable source of HMD-related information, the Skyline 2 will be available in blue, black, and yellow, with a design that's very reminiscent of the original. HMD Skyline 2 leaked images At the helm will sit the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 8/12GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. The...