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via Samsung Galaxy S25+ in for review This just in, the Galaxy S25+ has arrived and we've started work on its review. But in the meantime, let's do an unboxing. As before, the Galaxy S25+ ships with a USB-C cable and a SIM eject tool. You'd need to supply your own case and charger. Charging, as before, peaks at 45 watts. This is a running theme throughout the new Galaxy S25 series (but especially on the non-Ultra models) - little has changed. The Galaxy S25+ is an almost identical phone to its predecessor. It's easier to list what's changed - you get the new Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and that's about it. That's...

via Caviar announces Bitcoin-inspired iPhone 16 Pro series covered with 24k gold Custom luxury device maker Caviar is back with another set of crazy expensive devices, starting at $11,130. We are talking about the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max covered with 24k gold, but what's even crazier is the fact that this time, Caviar drew inspiration from Bitcoin - a cryptocurrency that is not accepted as a legal tender in some parts of the world and is often mired in controversies. "The Bitcoin Edition iPhone 16 Pro is a luxurious homage to the world’s leading cryptocurrency. Its design features intricate 3D engravings of the Bitcoin logo, framed by...

I finally found two rhythm games that rival Beat Saber Maestro and Trombone Champ Unflattened are two of the best rhythm games I've ever played, giving players a new way to groove after they've finished Beat Saber.

The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices Reports claimed the Play Store is crashes for users across devices.

via Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in for review The Galaxy S25 Ultra is now on pre-order and expected to ship as early as February 4 (February 6 in stores) and we have the phone in for review. [#InlinePriceWidget,13322,1#] We've gone on at length on what's new, how its cameras compare to the Galaxy S24 Ultra (part 1, part 2), and what are our initial thoughts. It's now time to focus on other things - how it feels, how it looks, and what's in the box, let's start with the last one. The Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with a USB-C cable and a SIM ejector tool. You'd need to supply your own charging brick, such as the 45W one from...

Already beat Batman? These are the next Meta Quest games you should play I've played a ton of new Meta Quest games since the holidays and narrowed down the ones you should try next.

via Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ bring Snapdragon 8 Elite to all markets, both with 12GB of RAM Just to set expectations right from the start, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 announcement spends a lot of time on One UI 7, its new AI features and the Personal Data Engine. Looking at the complete package, software may make up more than 50% of the value of the new Galaxy S25 and S25+. They have new hardware too – a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset that promises 37% higher CPU performance, 30% more GPU compute power and a 40% faster NPU compared to the previous generation. Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ On the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Snapdragon is paired with 12GB of RAM – 8GB is...

via Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here: slimmer, lighter, and with new 50MP ultrawide camera The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has arrived and it's everything we thought we'd get. It makes a great first impressions with its smarter design. Samsung rounded off the sharp corners to make the big phone more comfortable to hold. This has shaved off some fat and the Galaxy S25 Ultra is both thinner (8.2mm vs 8.6mm) and lighter (218g vs 233g) than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The phone still incorporates titanium in its frame (and all its colorway names) and lays exclusive claim to the new Corning Gorilla Armor 2, which is more durable than the previous-generation ceramic glass and still...

Caseology closed shop for good, but it's not all bad news Caseology, one of our all-time favorite case brands, shut down recently. However, there's still some light at the end of the tunnel.

Best OnePlus 13R screen protectors 2025 The OnePlus 13R is nearly perfect, but its screen is still vulnerable and needs some good protection.

How to sync notifications on Pixel phones and tablets The first Pixel Feature Drop of Android 15 added a convenient notification syncing feature. Here's how to get started using it.

via Honor pushes MagicOS 9.0 update to over a dozen smartphones Honor introduced MagicOS 9.0 in October 2024, promising AI features for over 30 devices. Now 15 different models are already running another update called New Year Edition, which just started shipping to devices in China. The global push for updates is yet to be determined, but by examining the models receiving the new UI at home, we can identify which global units will also get the interface. Here is the full list of devices, getting the new release: Honor Magic7 Honor Magic7 Pro Honor Magic7 RSR Porsche Design Honor Magic6 Honor Magic6 Pro Honor Magic6 Ultimate ...

With a US ban almost here, what can save TikTok? TikTok still has a few options to stop Sunday's ban.

via Realme 14 Pro+ in for review We have the new Realme 14 Pro+ at the office so let's do an unboxing. The global unit ships without the 80W charger you get in China. The rest of the accessories are the same - you get a case, and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Realme touts the 14 Pro+ as the World's first cold-sensitive color-changing phone. Like sea creatures like jellyfish and octopus, the Realme 14 Pro+ has thermochromic pigments in its rear panel that react to temperature changes. The phone's pearlescent white and orange rear panel changes color to shades of blue when touched by a cold substance like ice or cold...

via Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset Asus is officially announcing the Zenfone 12 Ultra on February 6, which is more than a month earlier in the year compared to its predecessor. Asus' non-gaming flagship smartphone for 2025 has run Geekbench today, ahead of the launch. Specifically, a prototype identifying as "ASUSAI2501H". This has been confirmed to be the Zenfone 12 Ultra's model number through a previous IMEI database listing. As you can see from the screenshot above, the Zenfone 12 Ultra managed a single-core score of 3,036 and a multi-core score of 9,656. Both of those scores are generally in line with what you...

Google's Circle to Search tipped to help you become a better gamer Google's Circle to Search may expand to help Android users with games.

via Next Apple Watch SE to have a new design, Series 11 and Ultra 3 to get new features 2025 is going to be a big year for Apple SE devices, it seems. The next iPhone SE, now rumored to be called iPhone 16E, is due to launch by April, and the company is also working on the next Apple Watch SE. This will allegedly come with a new look. Last year the device was rumored to sport a plastic body to keep the price low, so that might be what the new look is all about - or, in the best case scenario, the new Apple Watch SE will be based on a more recent Apple Watch design unlike its predecessor. The 2022 Apple Watch SE If the new model is made out of plastic, then Apple can...

via OnePlus 13R vs. OnePlus 13 The OnePlus 13 series just dropped, and you may be wondering whether the OnePlus 13R is a fine choice or the OnePlus 13 might be worth the higher price tag. After all, the difference isn't trivial. We are talking about a few hundred bucks of a difference in the US and Europe. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in the text below. Size comparison OnePlus 13R ...

Samsung's AI subscription is no different than what Apple and Google are already doing US Consumers don't view Samsung as a software company.

via Indonesia won’t lift iPhone 16 ban unless Apple starts manufacturing iPhone components locally If you thought that the new year would bring an end to the ongoing iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia, think again. Reuters is now reporting that Indonesia wants Apple to set up a manufacturing hub for iPhone components in the country in order to lift its ban. Indonesia’s Industry Minister, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, has reportedly held several meetings with Apple executives in the last few days, with the two sides agreeing on a manufacturing facility for Apple AirTag trackers, which will be set up on Batam Island. Apple previously committed to a $1 billion investment in the country, but...

via Samsung unveils new TVs and projector at CES, details "Samsung Vision AI" CES 2025 starts today and Samsung’s First Look event focused on the present and future of displays. The company unveiled new TVs, a projector and even a beauty mirror. Also, you shouldn’t be shocked to find out that AI permeated everything. Samsung launched what it is calling “Samsung Vision AI”, the foundation of AI-powered screens for the future. This allows displays at home to be aware of their surroundings and adapt to their users. Before you dismiss it, some features sound quite useful. Live Translate is an on-device AI model that translates subtitles in real-time. Yes, we’re this...

Samsung brings third One UI 7 beta for Galaxy S24 series in several regions Samsung announced two betas of the One UI 7 last year, and the third new one with fixes is now available for beta testers.

The Garmin Instinct 3 went AMOLED (sort of); here's every new trick and tool The Garmin Instinct 3 makes you choose between a much-needed visual facelift and the lineup's signature "unlimited" battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: Is it worth the wait? We take a speculative look at the upcoming Galaxy S25 Plus and compare it to its predecessor.

via Top 10 trending phones of week 1 Welcome to the year 2025 and the first installment of our trending chart. As we prepare to start the first full week of the new year we see a phone on top that will likely be there more than a few times through the next 52 weeks. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will not make its official debut for more than two weeks, but it's already the most discussed smartphone on our website. Right behind it we have one of the first smartphones to be announced in 2025 - the Redmi Turbo 4. We strongly suspect its international version dubbed Poco X7 Pro that will be introduced on January 9 will do at least...

via Realme Turbo 4 official, Poco X7 Pro detailed, Week 1 in review Hey folks and Happy New Year - now, let's get to it. Poco announced that its X7 series is coming on January 9 and later we found out we expect the X7 and X7 Pro. Then Poco announced the price range - less than INR 30,000 ($350/€340) - the chipset - Dimensity 8400-Ultra - and the battery - 6,550mAh. The Redmi Turbo 4 is official with the Dimensity 8400-Ultra, and a 6,550mAh battery - sound familiar? These specs are similar to those of the upcoming Poco X7 Pro. The Redmi Turbo 4 comes in black, white, and sea blue colors. Pricing for the 12/256GB trim starts at CNY 1,999 ($273). The...

Noble FoKus Apollo review: Innovation isn’t cheap, but these headphones are so worth it Innovation and all of the accessories you need right in the box mean the Noble FoKus Apollo headphones have all the right tools for superior sonic experiences

via Galaxy A06 5G appears on Geekbench The Samsung SM-A066B, which is believed to be the Galaxy A06 5G emerged in a new Geekbench listing. The upcoming budget Galaxy A-series phone will feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chipset alongside 4GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Geekbench listing The listing revealed the A06 5G managed 731 single-core and 1,816 multi-core scores. Geekbench also revealed the phone boots Android 15, presumably with One UI 7 on top. The device was previously seen in a Wi-Fi Alliance listing last week with the same model number. Galaxy A06 4G Based on rumors, A06 5G will offer specs...

via Poco X7 runs Geekbench, outs its chipset The Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro are going to be announced on January 9, and ahead of that we've heard quite a few things about the Poco X7 Pro, which is expected to be a rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 - a device that just became official earlier today in China. But we've heard far less about the 'vanilla' Poco X7, aside from seeing it in some renders recently. Today the Poco X7 was spotted in the Geekbench online database, managing a single-core score of 1,032 and a multi-core score of 2,926. It's powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Ultra SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM in the prototype which ran...

The budget Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE tipped to feature a flagship-caliber display A great display is a good start for the Galaxy Z Flip FE giving the Motorola Razr a run for its money.