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via Report: Samsung will be making some Snapdragon 8 Elite 2nd gen chips on a 2nm node It seems that Qualcomm plans to dual source the 2nd generation of Snapdragon 8 Elite – Korean publication Sedaily reports that Qualcomm and Samsung have reached a deal to fab the chip on the advanced 2nm node, but also that TSMC will produce a version of the chip on a 3nm node. Samsung will be making the chips at its Hwaseong S3 factory, producing a thousand 12-inch wafers a month. These chips will be used in Galaxy devices in the second half of next year – if that is true, they will be too late for the Galaxy S26 series, so maybe the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 (possibly the Tab S11...

Google teases 'new possibilities' in Gemini's updates during I/O 2025 Google teased Gemini updates for I/O 2025 that will bring "new possibilities" for users.

OnePlus 13T's availability could be as compact as the phone OnePlus confirms that its compact 13T will not be available in Europe or North America, limiting its release to China and India.

via Samsung's One UI 8 based on Android 16 to AI summarize any online video Samsung is currently in the process of finally rolling out One UI 7 based on Android 15 to its devices, following a months-long delay. Next up will be One UI 8, based on Android 16, which will hopefully arrive in a more timely fashion. When it does, it will have the ability to AI summarize any online video through Samsung's built-in Internet browser. This has been discovered as it's currently in testing. Once it's implemented, you will be able to AI summarize any online video you come across in Samsung's browser, and on the Galaxy S25 series the AI magic will happen entirely...

Galaxy Z Fold 7 speculation claims it'll achieve an even thinner folded profile An intriguing rumor claimed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could go thinner when folded.

The CMF Phone 2 Pro smashes the original in these key areas The CMF Phone 2 Pro is a significant upgrade over the CMF Phone 1, but three areas stand out.

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The Galaxy Watch 8 'Classic' gets called out in a Bluetooth certification listing Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic seems more likely following a Bluetooth database listing.

via More Oppo Reno14 images leak, offering a better look at the new camera island design Earlier this month, a leaked render of the Oppo Reno14 Pro showed a curious-looking camera island for the phone’s triple camera – now, leakster Digital Chat Station has shared images that offer a better look at that camera island from two sides, plus some additional details about the phone. The images are of the Oppo Reno14 or maybe the Pro – we still don’t know the differences between those two. It’s possible that both will have periscope telephoto cameras. That periscope – a 50MP unit with a 3.5x lens, according to the previous leak – is positioned above the flash. From the first...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. OPPO Find N5: When being the best is not enough Samsung's new foldable is only a few months away, but will it be a big enough upgrade to take on the best in the business? The OPPO Find N5 is near perfection and Samsung should be worried.

via Weekly poll results: half of you are already on Android 15, but many are not so lucky Last week we asked you whether your phone has received the Android 15 update yet. Many already have, which is encouraging to see, but it’s not all rosy. Over 40% of people who responded to our poll have Android 15 running on their phone – or rather the manufacturer’s implementation of Android 15. Around a third of voters are still waiting, even though the first updates started rolling out since October (that was for the Pixels, of course). Worryingly, 20% – one in every five voters – do not have a phone eligible for v15. Extended software support windows are a relatively new trend...

The new Motorola Razr 2025 series takes a page out of Samsung's book, and it's better for it Motorola is copying Samsung's three-product strategy, which is a good thing.

Latest CMF Phone 2 Pro teaser might've hinted at a camera lens attachment CMF by Nothing seemingly teased a camera attachment for the iPhone 2 Pro.

via Turn your MacBook trackpad into a drawing tablet with the SonarPen stylus Last year, the SonarPen 2 launched as the most affordable iPad stylus that supports pressure sensitivity. Now the company is back with an interesting new twist – the SonarPen Driver turns your MacBook’s trackpad into a drawing tablet. Trackpads on Apple laptops are quite large these days, making this a viable idea. It’s not as comfortable as a traditional drawing tablet, but it’s cheaper and more portable – the SonarPen for USB-C costs $43 and you can tuck it into your MacBook bag. The stylus works with a new driver for macOS 11 or later. Previously, it supported iPads, Androids,...

via Entire iPhone 17 family dummy units star in group photos Less than 24 hours ago, a video portrayed the insane thinness of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air through what looked like a mold for the upcoming device. Today we go one step further as we're treated to two shots of dummy units - the entire iPhone 17 family, in fact, represented by dummy units, both black and white. So, here are the black ones with the iPhone 17 on the left, the iPhone 17 Air next to it, then the iPhone 17 Pro, and on the right the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The white dummy units are in exactly the opposite order for some reason, so, from left to right, we have the iPhone 17 Pro...

via Huawei schedules Watch 5 launch event Huawei is gearing up for yet another product launch event. The brand will host an “Innovative product launch” on May 15 in Berlin. The first teaser for the event showcases the Huawei Watch 5. The wearable is set to succeed the Watch 4, which came out in 2023. The teaser video highlights bits of the Watch 5’s design, which include an oval window on the side that appears to be housing health sensors. We can also spot a digital crown element, which will be used for navigating the UI. Huawei Watch 5 is expected to be joined by a new Huawei Watch Fit entry as well as a Watch 5 Pro and a...

Asus CX14, CX15 Chromebook Plus announced with big displays and Google AI Asus announced its next wave of CX14 and CX15 Chromebooks for consumers.

The Motorola Razr 2025 leaks in all angles ahead of official launch The Motorola Razr 2025 is expected to be announced at an event this week, but its promotional materials have apparently leaked ahead of that.

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Grab the 'flagship-level' OnePlus 13R for just $399.99 at Best Buy today Best Buy is carving up to $200 off the new OnePlus 13R when you activate through your carrier today.

Google disagrees with US judge's ruling, says it could impact users at large Google responds to the DOJ's judgment in its antitrust lawsuit.

Latest Android Auto v14.2 seemingly dashes hopes of smart glasses navigation Android Auto's latest update reportedly drops code for a previously rumored feature.

A new OnePlus Pad appears at the FCC, and it could pack a punch OnePlus reportedly has a new tablet on the way as it appears at the FCC.

via CMF Buds 2 are now official with updated ANC, IP55 rating and longer battery life Nothing’s teaser campaign for the CMF Phone 2 Pro is in full swing with the device set to debut on April 28. Alongside the phone, the brand has been teasing its CMF Buds 2 and they are now listed and available to order from the official Nothing webstore. While the CMF Buds 2’s design is in line with last year’s CMF Buds, Nothing is bringing improvement across the board. CMF Buds 2 in Light Green CMF Buds 2 feature 11mm custom drivers with Dirac Opteo sound tuning and Nothing Ultra Bass Technology 2.0 for deep low-frequency output. They also get updated Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity...

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via The Google Pixel 9a is now available in mainland Europe The Google Pixel 9a made its debut last week on April 10, but that initial launch was limited to only three markets: the US, Canada and the UK. Today is the second wave launch, which is focused on mainland Europe. Today, April 14, the Pixel 9a arrives in the following countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, France, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Finland. [#InlinePriceWidget,13478,1#] Next up the Asia-Pacific launch, which is set for April 16...

A One UI 8 leak purports a key feature expansion and 'minor' adjustments Rumors discussed the possible changes in Samsung's One UI 8 upgrade.

via Deals: Galaxy A36 gets its first discount, Galaxy Tab S10 FE slates go up against iPad Airs (2025) The tech market in the US is gripped with uncertainty as tariffs on key manufacturing hubs threaten to increase prices of electronics. That hasn’t happened yet – in fact, we found some new models with fresh discounts. The Samsung Galaxy A36 became available a couple of weeks ago, but as late as last week it was still trading at its MSRP of $400. Now it’s down to $340, which is a more palatable price. The A36 offers a long update window – 6 OS updates – and comes with the newly revamped One UI 7 out of the box. It has a 6.7” 1080p+ display, a 5,000mAh battery (now with 45W charging), a...

Google layoffs hit again, hundreds in Android and Pixel teams impacted Google has cut more jobs within the Android and Pixel teams, quoting the same efficiency reason as in the past.

via Third Acer smartphone coming to India in a few days has its camera details outed Acer is making a comeback in the Indian smartphone market on April 15 in partnership with Amazon, and today some more details about one of its upcoming phones have been outed. The unnamed device is said to have a 64 MP main camera using a Sony sensor (which isn't specified), as well as an ultrawide and a third decorative macro camera or depth sensor. This will apparently be a "rare triple camera setup in the budget 5G segment", though "triple" is stretching it here considering the low-end third sensor. The Sony sensor of the main camera allegedly "promises enhanced low-light...

Job Simulator went to Hell and I'm not even mad The developers of Job Simulator are back with a game that combines the studio's strengths with the popular multiplayer free-to-play concept.

This Google Pixel 9a deal is so good it's got to be illegal The Google Pixel 9a just came out but one carrier is already offering the phone for nearly 80% off!

Official Motorola teaser hypes us up for the Razr 2025 in late April Motorola officially teased the upcoming launch of the Razr 2025.

Google Maps doubles down on preventing fake reviews Google is using AI to find fake reviews on Google Maps, and is issuing more ‘suspected fake reviews’ warnings.

Samsung just quietly dropped one of the best Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals I've seen all year — score up to $750 OFF the top-rated foldable Samsung has brought back a deal that carves up to $750 off the Galaxy Z Flip 6 when you trade in (or $150 off when you don't).

via Tecno Pova 7 series teased ahead of launch Tecno has begun teasing its upcoming Pova 7 series in India. The maker posted a short video on social media channels, which shows us the silhouette of one of the upcoming Pova 7 series smartphones. A dream is about to come true.#POVA | #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/rX1n1osq36— POVA Mobile India (@pova_mobile) April 8, 2025 We’re shown a glimpse of one of the Pova 7 series phones at the 25-second mark. The device sports a triangular camera island with what appears to be two camera sensors and an LED flash. The teaser ends with a “coming soon” tag, and we don’t get any more details...