Smartphones

Xiaomi is bringing a Privacy Display ... Xiaomi is bringing a Privacy Display to its phones — no special hardware needed HyperOS 4, due in July–August 2026, will add a software-based privacy screen to a wide range of Xiaomi devices — beating Apple to the punch entirely. yesterday
Samsung can't cut itself a deal ... Samsung can't cut itself a deal — and Galaxy prices are going up by up to €200 An AI-driven memory shortage is pushing Samsung to raise Galaxy S, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 prices by €100–200 in Europe from early June — and Greece is just the first market. yesterday
Samsung Galaxy A27 loses microSD but ... Samsung Galaxy A27 loses microSD but gains six years of updates Samsung's next budget mid-ranger swaps Exynos for Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, drops the memory card slot, and ships with a six-year software promise — at an estimated £300. May 26, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Samsung is renaming its foldables — ... Samsung is renaming its foldables — and the logic is hard to follow The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is actually the Fold 7's successor, while the wider new model gets the plain "Fold 8" name. Here's what that means for you. May 26, 2026, 3:25 p.m.
Honor Win Turbo: a 10,080mAh phone ... Honor Win Turbo: a 10,080mAh phone that drops the fan for stronger signal Honor's new battery heavyweight launches in China on May 29 with a Dimensity 8500 Elite chip, second-gen antenna tech, and IP68/69/69K waterproofing — but no Western release is planned. May 26, 2026, 1:52 p.m.
Vivo Y600 Turbo launches with a ... Vivo Y600 Turbo launches with a 9,000mAh battery — but don't expect it outside China The new mid-range phone pairs a massive silicon-carbon battery with a 165Hz AMOLED screen and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, starting at around $339 — China only for now. May 25, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ launches in ... Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ launches in India on June 4 — but the global Edge 70 Pro already has its best features The upgraded Pro+ adds a periscope zoom, wireless charging, and a 16GB RAM option — specs the global model already ships with. May 25, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Honor Win Turbo packs a 10,080mAh ... Honor Win Turbo packs a 10,080mAh battery and 14 hours of gaming — but not for you Honor's new gaming phone doubles the standard battery size and can even charge other devices, but it's launching exclusively in China on May 29. May 25, 2026, 1:09 p.m.
Huawei Nova 16 launches June 1 ... Huawei Nova 16 launches June 1 with four models and a new camera layout Huawei confirms a June 1 China debut for the Nova 16 series, but Western buyers will likely need to wait — or import. May 25, 2026, 12:24 p.m.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: 7,000mAh battery and ... Xiaomi 17T Pro: 7,000mAh battery and flagship chip for €999 Xiaomi has confirmed a May 28 launch for the 17T series, with leaked European prices putting the Pro model at €999 — dangerously close to full flagship territory. May 24, 2026, 1:50 p.m.
HONOR Robot Phone wows Cannes with ... HONOR Robot Phone wows Cannes with ARRI-powered camera — but don't hold your breath for a US or UK launch The cinematic smartphone with a motorized, self-tracking camera is confirmed for China in Q3 2026. Everyone else is still waiting. May 24, 2026, 12:53 p.m.
iPhone 20 Leak: Radical New Design ... iPhone 20 Leak: Radical New Design with Curved Display and Enhanced AI Performance Unveiled by Insider The insider confirmed a four-sided curved display, an under-display front camera, and a silicon-anode battery May 23, 2026, 7:46 p.m.
Vivo Y600 Turbo packs a 9,020mAh ... Vivo Y600 Turbo packs a 9,020mAh battery — nearly double what most flagships offer Launching May 25 in China, the Y600 Turbo is essentially a rebranded iQOO Z11 with a massive single-cell battery and a 165Hz OLED screen — but Western availability is unlikely. May 23, 2026, 3:33 p.m.
Samsung is building a titanium-aluminum hybrid ... Samsung is building a titanium-aluminum hybrid frame to fix its heat problem A two-phase frame with a titanium outer shell and aluminum heat-dissipating core could eventually replace Armor Aluminum in premium flagships — but mass production is still years out. May 23, 2026, 2:05 p.m.
Samsung's rollable phone patent shows a ... Samsung's rollable phone patent shows a camera that moves with the screen A new Samsung patent reveals a sliding display that expands from 5.1 to 6.7 inches — and a rear camera module that shifts along with it. But patents are not products. May 22, 2026, 7:47 p.m.
Samsung Galaxy S22 is getting its ... Samsung Galaxy S22 is getting its last major update — here's what comes next One UI 8.5 will be the final significant software update for the S22 series. Security patches continue until February 2027, but no Android 17 is coming. May 22, 2026, 12:13 p.m.
HMD Vibe 2 5G: big battery, ... HMD Vibe 2 5G: big battery, Android 16, and a $130 price tag HMD's new entry-level 5G phone launched in India with a 6000mAh battery and clean Android 16 — but there's no word on a US or UK release. May 21, 2026, 4:22 p.m.
Xiaomi 17 Max debuts with an ... Xiaomi 17 Max debuts with an 8,000mAh battery for $630 — but not outside China yet Xiaomi's biggest-battery flagship launches in China with a 6.9-inch OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and Leica-tuned cameras. A global rollout is rumored for May 2026. May 21, 2026, 3:50 p.m.
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iQOO 15T launches with a monster ... iQOO 15T launches with a monster chip, 8,000mAh battery, and 200MP camera — but only in China The new iQOO 15T pairs the world's first Dimensity 9500 Monster chipset with a 200MP camera and a massive battery, but Western buyers will need to import it. May 20, 2026, 9:53 p.m.
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