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    Google makes some Gemini 3 AI tricks free in Gmail

    Google has made some of its Gemini 3-based AI tools free in Gmail. AI Overviews and tools like Smart Replies and Help Me Write were only available for users with an AI subscription (Google AI Plus or Ultra), but no longer.

    AI Inbox filters out the clutter in your inbox and gives you a briefing with quick highlights. It also sums up those long Reply to All emails, which is very handy.

    Help Me Write is just what it sounds like – you can give Gemini a prompt of what you want to write, and it will do the rest. You can also refine specific parts of the generated messages. Suggested…

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    Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design emerges in promo image

    Apart from its upcoming Magic8 Pro Air, Honor is also set to announce a new RSR Porsche Design model, which will slot in as the top-tier flagship in the Magic8 series. The device previously emerged in a rumor discussing its in-house developed 1-inch type sensor with a variable aperture. We now have our first image of the device, which leaked on Chinese social media, alongside some additional spec details.

    Honor Magic8 series group shot (left) and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (right)

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    Huawei FreeClip 2 in for review

    Huawei introduced the FreeClip 2 last month, and they come in as the follow-up to the original FreeClip from 2023.

    We got our shiny review unit in, and these are some early impressions from Huawei’s latest open wireless stereo (OWS) earbuds.

    The FreeClip 2 and its charging case are noticeably more compact than their predecessor. The earbuds come in at 25.4 mm (height) × 26.7 mm (width) × 18.8 mm (depth) with each earbud weighing just 5.1 grams. The “Comfort Bean”, which is the part that sits behind your ear, is also 11% smaller.

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    Huawei FreeClip 2 in for review

    Huawei introduced the FreeClip 2 last month, and they come in as the follow-up to the original FreeClip from 2023.

    We got our shiny review unit in, and these are some early impressions from Huawei’s latest open wireless stereo (OWS) earbuds.

    The FreeClip 2 and its charging case are noticeably more compact than their predecessor. The earbuds come in at 25.4 mm (height) × 26.7 mm (width) × 18.8 mm (depth) with each earbud weighing just 5.1 grams. The “Comfort Bean”, which is the part that sits behind your ear, is also 11% smaller.

    The case is 17% narrower and 14% lighter at…

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    Honor Magic8 Pro Air launch date revealed

    Honor has officially announced the launch date of its upcoming Magic8 series smartphone. After recent teasers, the company has now confirmed that the model will debut as the Magic8 Pro Air.

    The handset will be unveiled in China on January 19. Recent teasers and leaks have revealed that the Magic8 Pro Air will be 6.3mm thick and weigh around 155g.

    Leaked images suggest the Magic8 Pro Air will feature a triple rear camera setup housed in a pill-shaped module, a design that closely resembles the iPhone Air and Google’s recent Pixel camera visor. The primary camera is tipped to be a…

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    Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design emerges in promo image

    Apart from its upcoming Magic8 Pro Air, Honor is also set to announce a new RSR Porsche Design model, which will slot in as the top-tier flagship in the Magic8 series. The device previously emerged in a rumor discussing its in-house developed 1-inch type sensor with a variable aperture. We now have our first image of the device, which leaked on Chinese social media, alongside some additional spec details.

    Honor Magic8 series group shot (left) and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (right)

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    Samsung posts Q4 earnings guidance: sales up, operating profit way up

    Samsung Electronics just unveiled the earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 – things are looking up with increased sales and a big jump in operating profits.

    The company is reporting KRW 93 trillion in sales ($64 billion) and KRW 20 trillion in operating profit ($13.8 billion). Here’s a table that compares this to previous quarters – the quarter before, as well as the year-ago quarter.

    (in trillion won)
    2025 Q4
    2025 Q3
    2024 Q4

    Consolidated sales
    93
    86.06
    75.79

    Operating profit
    20
    12.17
    6.49

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    Lava teases new smartphone with a screen on the back, Xiaomi-style

    Lava took a look at the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and decided it wants in on that rear screen action. Hence, the brand is now teasing an upcoming smartphone that also has a display on the back, integrated into a big camera island.

    This being Lava, we expect the phone to be a mid-ranger, which explains the much smaller screen compared to Xiaomi’s flagships. We can also see two rear cameras, of which the main one has 50MP resolution according to the inscription.

    No other details are known about the device yet, only that it’s coming soon. Undoubtedly, Lava will tease it some…

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    Samsung Galaxy M17e is coming, likely a rebrand of a surprising device

    The Google Play Console’s Supported Devices list has a surprise for us today – the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. This is obviously coming soon, since it’s been added to this list, and like all of the M-series devices, it’s a rebranded A-series model. But which exact one may surprise you.

    It is in fact a rebranded A07 5G. Even the model number sort of confirms this, as it’s SM-M076B. The codename adds further proof: “a07x”.

    Nothing else is known about the M17e at the moment, but the Galaxy A07 5G is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM, so we wouldn’t be at all…

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    Bixby to get a major AI upgrade with One UI 8.5

    When the AI revolution began, many were expecting Samsung to upgrade its assistant Bixby with an AI brain, but that didn’t come with the last couple of One UI upgrades. Now, a Reddit user shared some screenshots from their rooted device, running One UI 8.5 and showing off a brand new, smarter Bixby.

    Bixby with AI

    The screenshots show that Bixby leverages Perplexity AI for most of its tasks, suggesting the earlier rumors about Samsung partnering with Perplexity were accurate. But Bixby integration doesn’t stop there. It will also work with The Weather Channel, HERE Maps,…

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    Bixby to get a major AI upgrade with One UI 8.5

    When the AI revolution began, many were expecting Samsung to upgrade its assistant Bixby with an AI brain, but that didn’t come with the last couple of One UI upgrades. Now, a Reddit user shared some screenshots from their rooted device, running One UI 8.5 and showing off a brand new, smarter Bixby.

    Bixby with AI

    The screenshots show that Bixby leverages Perplexity AI for most of its tasks, suggesting the earlier rumors about Samsung partnering with Perplexity were accurate. But Bixby integration doesn’t stop there. It will also work with The Weather Channel, HERE Maps,…

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    vivo X200T specs leak again

    vivo is working on the X200T for the Indian market, and purported specs for it were already leaked back in December. Now a tipster on X is back with another round.

    According to him, the device has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1260×2800 resolution, and a 50MP main camera using Sony’s Lytia 702 sensor with OIS. This is paired with a 50MP camera using Samsung’s ISOCELL JN1 sensor and a 50MP camera using Sony’s Lytia 600 sensor, though it’s unclear which of these is the ultrawide and which is the telephoto. For selfies there’s allegedly a 32MP snapper.

    vivo X200 FE

    The phone is…

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    Samsung Galaxy S26+, A37 5G, and A57 5G certifications reveal battery capacities, charging spec

    The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has received its TUV certification, which reveals that it comes with a battery having a rated capacity of 4,755 mAh. This will most likely be marketed by Samsung as a 4,900 mAh rated capacity, unchanged from the Galaxy S25+. The S26+ supports 45W wired charging.

    The Galaxy A57 5G’s TUV certification reveals support for 45W wired charging too, while its battery capacity hasn’t been outed. Finally, the Galaxy A37 5G has a battery with a rated capacity of 4,905 mAh, which supports 45W wired charging.

    Samsung Galaxy S25+

    The A37 5G will probably be marketed as…

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    Samsung Galaxy S26+, A37 5G, and A57 5G certifications reveal battery capacities, charging spec

    The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has received its TUV certification, which reveals that it comes with a battery having a rated capacity of 4,755 mAh. This will most likely be marketed by Samsung as a 4,900 mAh rated capacity, unchanged from the Galaxy S25+. The S26+ supports 45W wired charging.

    The Galaxy A57 5G’s TUV certification reveals support for 45W wired charging too, while its battery capacity hasn’t been outed. Finally, the Galaxy A37 5G has a battery with a rated capacity of 4,905 mAh, which supports 45W wired charging.

    Samsung Galaxy S25+

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    Honor sold over 70 million smartphones in 2025

    Honor shipped a record 71 million smartphones in 2025, with 10 million of those being flagship devices. The more notable bit is Honor’s rise outside of China, as the brand reported that 50% of its smartphone sales came from overseas markets. The Magic7 series was a key driver for the brand.

    Honor carried over its strong performance from 2024 with 50% year-over-year growth in terms of shipments. The brand confirmed that it now holds 10% or more market share across 17 markets, including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Honor also established itself as the market leader in…

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    Honor Magic8 Pro review

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    Leaked test results from Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new 60W charging fail to impress

    Internal testing has shown that Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new 60W charging can fill the battery from 0% to 75% in 30 minutes, reveals Ice Universe. This was tested under laboratory conditions, whatever those were (presumably controlled room temperature).

    That doesn’t sound particularly impressive for a 15W increase over the Galaxy S25 Ultra. As a reminder, in our review of the S25 Ultra, we saw a 72% charge after 30 minutes.

    And yes, the S26 Ultra is supposed to have a bigger battery, though rumors suggest it will only go up to 5,200mAh (+200mAh compared to the 2025 model). A word of…

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    vivo V70 FE, iQOO 15R, and iQOO Z11x are all on the way, certifications prove

    vivo is working on the V70 FE, which has just been certified in Indonesia by SDPPI. This has the model number V2550. Alongside it, the iQOO Z11x 5G (with the model number I2507) and iQOO 15R (with the model number I2508) have also been certified by SDPPI. These certifications don’t reveal any specs, but they do confirm the devices’ names.

    The iQOO 15R is quite intriguing, since we’re obviously thinking whether it’s iQOO’s direct response to the OnePlus 15R. Only time will tell, of course. The vivo V70 FE has already been rumored to be coming soon, while the iQOO Z11x will be the…

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    vivo V70 FE, iQOO 15R, and iQOO Z11x are all on the way, certifications prove

    vivo is working on the V70 FE, which has just been certified in Indonesia by SDPPI. This has the model number V2550. Alongside it, the iQOO Z11x 5G (with the model number I2507) and iQOO 15R (with the model number I2508) have also been certified by SDPPI. These certifications don’t reveal any specs, but they do confirm the devices’ names.

    The iQOO 15R is quite intriguing, since we’re obviously thinking whether it’s iQOO’s direct response to the OnePlus 15R. Only time will tell, of course. The vivo V70 FE has already been rumored to be coming soon, while the iQOO Z11x will be the…

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    The Moto G Power (2026) is now available in the US

    Motorola unveiled the Moto G Power (2026) back in mid-December, and today the phone has become available in the US, as previously promised. You can purchase one from Amazon, Best Buy, Verizon, and Motorola’s online store in Pantone Pure Cashmere and Pantone Evening Blue for a recommended retail price of $299.99.

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    The phone comes with a 6.8-inch LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit peak brightness, the Dimensity 6300 SoC, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide with autofocus, a 32MP selfie camera,…

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    Oppo Reno15 Pro Mini hands-on

    The Reno15 series marks Oppo’s first major release on the global stage in 2026, and we managed to get hold of the smallest member in the lineup – the Reno15 Pro Mini, which is also known as the Reno15 Pro in some markets.

    Size-wise, Reno15 Pro Mini comes in at just over 151mm tall and 72mm wide, making it about the same dimensions as an iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro.

    Oppo went with the tried and tested glass back and flat aluminum frame design, but it continued its glass etching experiments by incorporating a glittering ribbon design on the back. Oppo extended the glittery…

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    Oppo Reno15 Pro Mini hands-on

    The Reno15 series marks Oppo’s first major release on the global stage in 2026, and we managed to get hold of the smallest member in the lineup – the Reno15 Pro Mini, which is also known as the Reno15 Pro in some markets.

    Size-wise, Reno15 Pro Mini comes in at just over 151mm tall and 72mm wide, making it about the same dimensions as an iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro.

    Oppo went with the tried and tested glass back and flat aluminum frame design, but it continued its glass etching experiments by incorporating a glittering ribbon design on the back. Oppo extended the glittery…

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    New OnePlus phone with 9,000mAh battery, Dimensity 9500 SoC could launch soon

    It appears OnePlus may be preparing to launch yet another smartphone featuring a 9,000mAh battery. The news comes just a day after the company introduced the OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V in China.

    According to tipster Digital Chat Station, a high-end performance phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC is currently in testing. It is expected to be a new OnePlus device, perhaps the rumored Ace 6 Ultra.

    The device is said to feature a flat 6.78-inch LTPS display with a 1.5K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, along with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and a 9,000mAh (or larger)…

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    Lava teases new smartphone with a screen on the back, Xiaomi-style

    Lava took a look at the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and decided it wants in on that rear screen action. Hence, the brand is now teasing an upcoming smartphone that also has a display on the back, integrated into a big camera island.

    This being Lava, we expect the phone to be a mid-ranger, which explains the much smaller screen compared to Xiaomi’s flagships. We can also see two rear cameras, of which the main one has 50MP resolution according to the inscription.

    No other details are known about the device yet, only that it’s coming soon. Undoubtedly, Lava will tease it some…

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    Xiaomi to test the durability of its latest Redmi phones live on air

    The Redmi Note 15 series was recently launched for global markets, and the Xiaomi sub-brand bills these devices as “Titan tough”, with enhanced durability.

    Interestingly, Redmi now wants to prove just how tough they are, and will do so live on air on January 10 at 4 PM in China, which is 1:30 PM in India, 8 AM in London, and 9 AM in Central Europe.

    The live stream is already set up on X at this link, where you can follow it at that time to check out Redmi’s “Titan Lab Testing”, which promises pendulum drop testing as well as other tests, with “no edits”, just “real toughness”.

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    Google Pixel 9 series could soon get AirDrop support in Quick Share

    The Pixel 10 series gained the ability to share files with iPhones via Quick Share in November last year. Now, it appears Google is preparing to extend the feature to the older Pixel 9 lineup as well.

    According to a new report, the latest Android Canary build for the Pixel 9 series includes additional system files needed to enable Quick Share file transfers between Android and iPhone.

    However, these files were absent from the Pixel 9a and older Pixel 8 builds, as per the report. This suggests that Google has not yet begun testing the feature on those devices.

    When Google…

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    Google makes some Gemini 3 AI tricks free in Gmail

    Google has made some of its Gemini 3-based AI tools free in Gmail. AI Overviews and tools like Smart Replies and Help Me Write were only available for users with an AI subscription (Google AI Plus or Ultra), but no longer.

    AI Inbox filters out the clutter in your inbox and gives you a briefing with quick highlights. It also sums up those long Reply to All emails, which is very handy.

    Help Me Write is just what it sounds like – you can give Gemini a prompt of what you want to write, and it will do the rest. You can also refine specific parts of the generated messages. Suggested…

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    Oppo Find N7 to compete head-on with the iPhone Fold with a wider form factor

    Oppo is expected to unveil the Find N6 in February, but according to a new rumor from “a trusted industry insider” this won’t be its only foldable device launching this year.

    Instead, it will be joined in September by the Find N7, which will also be a book-style foldable, but with a twist. This one will be wider, just like the iPhone Fold, which is most likely being announced in September as well.

    Oppo Find N5

    The Find N7 will otherwise retain the core DNA of the Find N6, offering similar specs in a wider package, one that presumably will unfold into landscape mode like the iPhone…

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    Honor Magic8 Pro now available in Europe

    The Honor Magic8 Pro was announced in China in October, then was released in other parts of Asia in November, and now it’s officially launching in the UK, where it’s finally available to purchase for £1,099 in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, and black. It will be offered by Amazon, Argos, EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, Three, Tesco Mobile, Currys, Very, and John Lewis.

    Available in a single 12/512 GB version the Honor Magic8 Pro comes with a £200 discount for early birds. The first 1,000 customers will also get a free tablet, while everyone will get a charger, case and a free screen…

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    Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design emerges in promo image

    Apart from its upcoming Magic8 Pro Air, Honor is also set to announce a new RSR Porsche Design model, which will slot in as the top-tier flagship in the Magic8 series. The device previously emerged in a rumor discussing its in-house developed 1-inch type sensor with a variable aperture. We now have our first image of the device, which leaked on Chinese social media, alongside some additional spec details.

    Honor Magic8 series group shot (left) and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (right)

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    OnePlus Turbo 6 and 6V unveiled with 9,000mAh batteries, 80W fast charging

    The battery is probably the smartphone component that is improving the fastest – OnePlus just unveiled a pair of phones with 9,000mAh batteries. And we’re not talking about brick-sized phones here, the two measure 8.5mm thick and weigh 215g.

    The OnePlus Turbo 6 and the Turbo 6V are very similar devices. The 6 is the more premium model with a base price of CNY 2,300 (for a 12/256GB unit), while the 6V is more affordable and starts at CNY 1,900 (8/256GB). We have more detailed pricing for China at the bottom. Note that there is an early bird discount that drops these prices by CNY…

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    Honor Magic8 Pro Air launch date revealed

    Honor has officially announced the launch date of its upcoming Magic8 series smartphone. After recent teasers, the company has now confirmed that the model will debut as the Magic8 Pro Air.

    The handset will be unveiled in China on January 19. Recent teasers and leaks have revealed that the Magic8 Pro Air will be 6.3mm thick and weigh around 155g.

    Leaked images suggest the Magic8 Pro Air will feature a triple rear camera setup housed in a pill-shaped module, a design that closely resembles the iPhone Air and Google’s recent Pixel camera visor. The primary camera is tipped to be a…

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    Samsung posts Q4 earnings guidance: sales up, operating profit way up

    Samsung Electronics just unveiled the earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 – things are looking up with increased sales and a big jump in operating profits.

    The company is reporting KRW 93 trillion in sales ($64 billion) and KRW 20 trillion in operating profit ($13.8 billion). Here’s a table that compares this to previous quarters – the quarter before, as well as the year-ago quarter.

    (in trillion won)
    2025 Q4
    2025 Q3
    2024 Q4

    Consolidated sales
    93
    86.06
    75.79

    Operating profit
    20
    12.17
    6.49

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    Samsung Galaxy M17e is coming, likely a rebrand of a surprising device

    The Google Play Console’s Supported Devices list has a surprise for us today – the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. This is obviously coming soon, since it’s been added to this list, and like all of the M-series devices, it’s a rebranded A-series model. But which exact one may surprise you.

    It is in fact a rebranded A07 5G. Even the model number sort of confirms this, as it’s SM-M076B. The codename adds further proof: “a07x”.

    Nothing else is known about the M17e at the moment, but the Galaxy A07 5G is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM, so we wouldn’t be at all…

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    Future iPhone models could get a multispectral sensor for improved imaging

    Apple has lagged behind competitors, especially Chinese smartphone brands, in adopting cutting-edge camera hardware. That may change soon, as a new report suggests the company is considering multispectral imaging technology for future iPhone models.

    Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station reports that Apple has shown interest in multispectral sensors and has reached out to suppliers. However, the tipster added that testing has yet to begin.

    Multispectral imaging works by capturing light in several distinct wavelength bands, including those not visible to the human eye. This enables…

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