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via Galaxy S26 series will deliver improved on-device AI Samsung announced the Exynos 2600 last week as the world’s first 2nm chipset. It is expected to make its debut on the Galaxy S26 series in Q1, 2026, and we now have some additional details regarding the 2600’s AI capabilities. The new chip is equipped with an all-new NPU, which is claimed to offer a 113% improvement over the Exynos 2500, and we now get confirmation that it will also get a significant boost for on-device AI tasks. Korean AI firm NotaAI revealed that its AI model optimization tech will be used on the Exynos 2600 to run larger AI models directly on-device. 🤝 Thrilled...

I'm extremely excited (and even more worried) about what changes might be on the way in 2026 for Chromebooks and tablets Chromebooks and tablets continued to grow in popularity over the course of 2025, but with major changes on the horizon, we could be in for an exciting year, or a disappointing one.

via Motorola is teasing an announcement coming on January 6 Motorola's Chinese arm started teasing the X70 Air Pro, and now its international account on X is also teasing something coming on January 6. This may in fact be the same device. A taste of what’s next. January 6, 2026. pic.twitter.com/2gDPAdUqaq— motorola (@Moto) December 29, 2025 The handset sold in China as the X70 Air is known internationally as the Edge 70, and the first device in the upcoming Signature line is expected to be the Edge 70 Ultra - whether it ends up being called that or not. So the X70 Air Pro and Edge 70 Ultra / Signature could be the same phone. This has been...

Samsung is already testing Perplexity inside Bixby ahead of Galaxy S26 launch Samsung is testing Perplexity inside Bixby as it prepares a major Galaxy AI upgrade ahead of the S26 launch.

via 2025 Winners and losers: Oppo Introduction Oppo released some awesome phones in 2025 – now if only it would let people buy them. Seriously, some of the best phones of the year are exclusive to China. Jealous window shopping aside, Oppo did actually release some impressive phones worldwide – here are the highlights (and lowlights) of the last 12 months. Winners: Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro The Find X9 Pro is “almost too good to be true”. That was our verdict when we reviewed this versatile flagship. The battery life is the second best that we’ve ever tested and the charging speed is quite good. Even better,...

I watch every tech launch event — here's what they still get wrong and what they get right In 2025, tech giants showcased their latest innovations with flair, yet the disconnect between polished presentations and genuine user experience lingered.

via Motorola is teasing a Moto X70 Air Pro Motorola seems to be on a roll with announcements. At the end of October, the company launched the Edge 70, as the global version of the X70 Air. As the name suggests, it is a device that emphasizes a slim body. We aren't exactly sure why Motorola decided to go through with copying the trend after both Apple and Samsung had rather disappointing sales on their "air" devices. Still, for better or worse, all signs point towards an upcoming X70 Air Pro model, likely to be called the Edge 70 Pro globally. Motorola put out an official teaser image for the X70 Air Pro, stating that it will be...

Samsung in 2026: A reckoning shaped by 2025’s biggest decisions Samsung took great strides to have a successful 2025, but now it hinges on those successes and decisions in order to have a great 2026, and here's what next year should look like.

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is super lightweight and powered by Google AI — and now it's $150 OFF at Best Buy The Christmas sales are over, but Best Buy is still advertising some of its most compelling Chromebook deals.

via iPhone Air 2 back on track for 2026 launch, new rumor claims Back in November, a report claimed that Apple had postponed the iPhone Air 2 to spring 2027 after disappointing sales of the original model. Now, a fresh rumor suggests the iPhone Air successor could arrive next year after all. The claim comes from tipster Fixed Focus Digital, who revealed on Weibo that the iPhone Air 2 is confirmed to launch at the fall iPhone launch event in September 2026. Meanwhile, the tipster claims that the iPhone 17e is also on track for a spring launch and has entered the mass-production stage. Based on earlier reports, Apple was expected to unveil the...

This video puts the Galaxy Z TriFold's durability to the test, and it doesn't end well Samsung's first tri-folding phone proved extremely fragile under pressure, especially during the reverse bend.

via Honor Magic8 Pro's AI can fix your Christmas family photos, new promo video says The Honor Magic8 Pro was announced in China in October, and then made its debut outside of China in Malaysia in November. That said, it's yet to arrive in European markets, but the wait is almost over - the Magic8 Pro will finally become available in the UK on January 8. Ahead of that, the brand's arm in the UK has posted the teaser video you can see below, which is all about Christmas and how to solve "parental Christmas stress". The parents who buy the Magic8 Pro in the UK will have to wait until Christmas 2026 to take this advice, which makes the timing here a bit...

If you thought 2025 was a good year for XR, just wait until you see what's coming in 2026 The XR industry is about to undergo some massive shifts in 2026, from Steam's standalone debut to the first pair of true XR glasses.

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via Oppo Pad Air5 gets unboxed ahead of its full unveiling Oppo is making the Pad Air5 official on December 25, and ahead of that, today the company has published a quick official unboxing of the upcoming device. This shows the tablet in all its glory in the Starlight Pink colorway (it will also be offered in Space Grey), along with the 45W wired charger that will be included in the retail package in China. The Pad Air5 has a "2.8K" resolution screen and a 10,050 mAh battery, and will come in Wi-Fi-only and 5G-enabled versions, with 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB RAM/storage combos.

Android Central's Best of 2025: Phones Here are the winners for the Best Android phone (in various categories) for 2025!

This cheap Garmin watch watch just got even cheaper with 20% OFF during Amazon's last-minute holiday sale It's usually pretty hard to find a good running smartwatch for under $200.

Google and Samsung in 2025: A defining year for Android’s biggest players A year of wins, setbacks, and shifting priorities, most importantly, the year that reshaped the Android landscape.

These budget Android phone duo have big batteries and work without a signal The Redmi Note 15 Pro series boasts flagship-level toughness, massive batteries, and a game-changing offline calling feature.

2025 was awesome for consumer audio, but some key things were very underwhelming Nothing dropped the bomb, on-device voice controls just bombed, Auracast floundered, and lossless came alive! My takeaways for audio in 2025.

via Top 10 trending phones of week 51 With 10 days remaining of the year 2025, we have the very familiar sight of Samsung Galaxy A56 topping our trending chart. Behind it, however, is a fresh new face in the newly announced OnePlus 15R. The Galaxy S25 Ultra rose two spots to complete the penultimate podium of the year. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14358, 1#] That means the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max finds itself in fourth this time around, while the OnePlus 15 retained its fifth position. The Galaxy A17 is also where we left it last week - sixth place, while behind it we see the Poco F8 Ultra, which lost a lot of ground over the...

Wear OS in 2025: How Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus smartwatches fared against our expectations I made a dozen guesses for what Google, Samsung, and other Wear OS watch brands would do in 2025. I got a lot right, but not everything.

Motorola and OnePlus in 2025: A year of triumphs and trials in mobile tech OnePlus and Motorola continue to play on their strengths, but unfortunately, there wasn't much done to address their weaknesses.

via vivo X200T's full specs leak revealing a very familiar device A little over a week ago we first heard that vivo is working on the X200T, and today its full list of specs has purportedly been leaked. The phone allegedly comes with a 6.67-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,600-nit High Brightness Mode. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. On the rear there's a 50MP main camera with OIS using Sony's IMX921 sensor, a 50MP ultrawide using Samsung's JN1 sensor, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom using Sony's IMX882 sensor. For...

After testing the Samsung Galaxy S25, here are the top 5 things I want to see from the Galaxy S26 The Samsung Galaxy S26 is only a few months away, and Samsung needs to make these changes for it to be a compelling upgrade over the Galaxy S25.

This iconic Kindle e-reader is 18% OFF right now, AND you can get it by Christmas if you order today The standard Amazon Kindle is a solid e-reader—especially for under $90.

Gemini can now tell you whether a video was generated with Google AI Google is building SynthID watermark detection capabilities into Gemini, making it

YouTube Premium hands out huge discounts so you can get a Pixel 10 YouTube Premium started emailing subscribers a code for a huge discount on Google's Pixel 10 series this holiday season.

via OnePlus 15R Ace Edition debuts as an India exclusive The OnePlus 15R was unveiled in global markets yesterday with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a 7,400mAh battery. While it is offered in two color options globally, the Indian market gets a distinct Ace Edition finished in a purple shade. In markets outside India, the phone is sold in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze. For India, the company also offers the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition, featuring an exclusive Electric Violet finish, a fiberglass rear panel, and ‘Ace’ branding etched on the back. The OnePlus 15R is essentially a rebranded OnePlus Ace 6T, which is sold in China in the same...

We once called them the 'headphones to beat' - now the Sony WH-1000XM5 are cheaper than they've EVER been Though they're last-gen, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are still a powerful pair of headphones.

via Counterpoint: smartphone market will shrink in 2026, prices will rise due to RAM shortages You probably know that RAM prices have skyrocketed in recent months, which will have a major negative impact on smartphones in the coming months. Analyst firm Counterpoint has revised its predictions for 2026 – instead of level shipments, the firm is now forecasting that the global smartphone market will shrink by 2.1%. The worrying thing is that the punishing rise in memory prices will persist – Counterpoint warns that prices can go up by another 40% through Q2 2026. Global Smartphone Market Share and YoY Growth by Key OEM, 2026(E) Currently, the Bill of Materials (BoM, i.e. the...

As social media bans for kids gain traction, this research study shows there's a better way and highlights how it removes key learning tools for teens A Google-commissioned study reveals what we should've already known — kids are better at understanding the internet than we are.

How to change your app icon and theme on a Google Pixel phone Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.

The best phone of 2025 can go in your dishwasher — and it just crashed back to a Black Friday price If you've been waiting for the right time to buy the "nearly perfect" OnePlus 13, this Best Buy deal has you covered.

via vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini are official with updated designs, new chipsets As expected, the vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini are now official in China as the latest midrange offerings from the brand. Both phones feature updated designs compared to their predecessors and some key spec upgrades. vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini vivo S50 gets a slightly smaller 6.59” screen than its predecessor, alongside a more capable Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. The S50 Pro mini retains the compact 6.31” display and also gets a chip upgrade with the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip SoC. Both new S50 models get AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate....