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via Deals: Samsung offers easier upgrade to Galaxy S25 FE, S25 Ultra and Z Flip7 February will be a busy month with the arrival of the Galaxy S26 series, but it is not here yet. And the outgoing S25 models aren’t at “final sale” prices yet. However, Samsung is offering an interesting way to move up a generation if you have a 2024 model. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was a mild refresh of the S24 FE. You can check out our versus article for a detailed comparison between these two. Also, here’s how the S25 FE compares with the S25+. Here is Samsung.com’s offer for S24 FE owners – you can trade it in and get a $400 credit when purchasing a Galaxy S25 FE. The S24+ is also...

via Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16 Apple's iPhone 17 may look like business as usual at first glance, but this year's update is a bigger jump than we've come to expect from the vanilla line. In fact, the jump from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone 17 feels like one of the more meaningful generational steps we've seen in recent years. Of course, the iPhone 16 remains a solid performer. But compared side by side, the iPhone 17 clearly feels like the more modern and complete package - not just a small refinement, but a proper evolution for Apple's mainstream iPhone. However, as a few of our test findings will suggest, newer is...

via The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might get full Linux terminal support We know that most people won’t care about this at all, but if you are reading this article, you are likely among the minority that might actually rejoice to learn that Samsung might be catching up to Google’s own Pixel devices in this one admittedly very niche aspect. Our colleagues over at Android Authority got access to some leaked logs from the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In them, they spotted a mention of the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) – a key component in running a full Linux terminal that was absent from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The S26 Ultra is expected to debut with One UI...

I've been testing the Moto Watch, and it really makes me wish Motorola would stop teasing us and just jump on the Wear OS wagon already Motorola's new Moto Watch doesn't run Wear OS, but it relies on Polar for its health and fitness features. Does this translate to a better smartwatch experience? Find out in our Moto Watch review.

via This teleconverter kit brings 10x optical zoom to iPhones A recent rumor claimed that Apple is considering making a teleconverter kit for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. Well, you can now get one for the iPhone 16 Pro and 17 Pro series. PGYTech has announced its new RetroVa Vintage Imaging kit for the iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and the 17 Pro Max. The kit includes a protective case, a leather grip with physical controls and a microSD card slot, and a 2.35x telephoto extender lens. The case offers a black pebbled leather finish that takes inspiration from retro cameras. You also get a premium leather grip in the...

via Major leak suggests Galaxy S26 will be taller and much lighter, S26+ details also surface While Samsung hasn’t officially sent them out yet, the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 invites leaked earlier today and revealed that the big event is happening on February 25. Like last year, there will be three models: Vanilla, Plus and Ultra. Renders and some key specs for the trio have been leaking for a while and they leaked yet again. Here we will look at the first two, while the Ultra will be covered in a separate article. First, only one set of renders was supplied for the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+ because the only difference between them is their size. The table below has the unofficial...

I became an Amazon delivery goblin and barely lived to tell the tale Fans of Lethal Company and R.E.P.O. will love Deadly Delivery's take on the "friendslop" formula.

via Carl Pei: No flagship for 2026, Nothing Phone (4a) to offer flagship experience Nothing has uploaded a new YouTube video to its channel where CEO Carl Pei discusses the company’s upcoming products for 2026. In the video, Pei confirms that there will be no new flagship launch this year, with the Phone (3) set to continue as Nothing’s flagship for 2026. The company will, however, introduce a new model in its (a) series. Pei revealed that Nothing plans to launch a significantly upgraded Phone (4a) later this year. According to Pei, the Phone (4a) aims to deliver a flagship-like experience, complete with premium materials and a bold new design where the brand will...

Amazon's newest Fire TV is already a record-smashing 40% OFF, just in time for Super Bowl LX The Big Game is swiftly approaching, which means Amazon is dropping some incredible discounts on its Fire 4-Series smart TVs.

The Galaxy S26 keeps leaking, but the Qi2 situation is still unclear New case leaks add weight to Qi2 rumors without fully settling the question.

via Honor is also working on a wide foldable to compete with Samsung and Apple According to a tipster on Weibo, Honor is planning big changes to its foldable lineup. According to their report, the Magic Vs series might be completely replaced with a new foldable. That's Not to be mistaken with the main Magic V lineup, which will get its next installment next month. Sadly, the source claims the V Flip successor is not coming in 2026. In any case, Honor is reportedly working on a new, wider foldable. Judging by the most recent leaks about the upcoming iPhone Fold, the Oppo Find N7 and the rumored Samsung "Wide Fold" (not an official name), it's probably safe to...

via Apple said to showcase Gemini-powered Siri next month Earlier this month, it was revealed that Apple had selected Google’s Gemini models to power a new version of Siri. Now, a fresh report suggests the company could showcase the revamped assistant as early as next month. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is set to unveil the results of its Gemini partnership in February, most likely in the second half of the month. The company is expected to demo Siri’s new capabilities during an event or media briefing. Gurman notes that the new assistant, expected to be unveiled next month, will be capable of using personal data and...

Google is finally bringing a cheaper AI Plus subscription to the US. Is it actually worth paying for? Google's cheaper AI Plus subscription is now available in the U.S., although it's still not the best-value Google subscription tier.

via Here’s how much the Galaxy Z TriFold will cost in the US Samsung is all set to begin the Galaxy Z TriFold’s US expansion this week as the device is set to go on open sale from Friday, January 30. Samsung confirmed that the trifold will be available exclusively through Samsung.com and select Samsung Experience Stores for an eye-watering price of $2,899. That would crown the dual-folding Galaxy as the most expensive new smartphone in the US. Those willing to dish out the hefty price can get the Z TriFold in Crafted Black with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Galaxy Z TriFold was announced back in early December and went on sale in South Korea...

The Galaxy S26 could change its storage options and, if I'm honest, it's about time A set of new Galaxy S26 rumors focused on its base model, and alleged changes with storage and battery capacity.

via Indian IT Minister claims we'll see the first Indian smartphone brands in the near future Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026, India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is now claiming that the country will soon have its own smartphone brand (or brands, plural), and promises the Indian government has done all the "homework" required for such an endeavor. This brand (or these brands, it's unclear if we're talking about one or more) will be launched within the next 12 to 18 months and will be "global". It's hard to grasp what he means exactly, though. Will these be state-run brands? If not, who is behind them? Anyway, if this is to actually happen (and that's...

via Deals: OnePlus 15R price drops further, Pixel 10 series gets £100 discount at checkout Last week, the OnePlus 15R 512GB had a £100 discount, which made it cheaper than the 256GB version (since that one was at MSRP). Now there’s also an additional £20 discount available at checkout – it’s not much, but the phone only just launched. With the extra discount, the 15R is now £40 cheaper than the Poco F8 Ultra. The Poco still has things going for it like the faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset (vs. 8 Gen 5 on the OnePlus). The Poco F8 Ultra also has a better camera setup with a larger 50MP main (1/1.31” vs. 1/1.56”), a higher resolution ultra-wide (50MP vs. 8MP) and a 50MP...

Google has proven it can make a compelling foldable, so where's the Pixel Flip? Google is on its third foldable iteration, but the company has yet to launch a flip phone under the Pixel name. Here's why I think a Pixel flip would make a compelling option.

via Here's what the Xiaomi Tag looks like, main specs spotted in HyperOS code Last month, a report claimed the Xiaomi Tag was in development, basically intended to be the Chinese company's version of Apple's AirTag and Motorola's Moto Tag. If you've been wondering what it would look like, today's leak sheds some light on just that. Buried in code for Xiaomi's HyperOS Android skin are references to it, as well as images and a video. How will #XiaomiTag look? That's what I found in #HyperOS code!- Similar to Galaxy SmartTag 2- 2 models: one with UWB, one without- CR2032 battery, same as in Samsung- looks like China only for now? (or CN app has only Chinese entries?...

Future sealed: TikTok, US agree on 'Joint Venture' to remain accessible to users TikTok, U.S. Government reached a deal to keep the app's services online for users, as both agreed on a Joint Venture LLC.

Act fast! This 'Fan Edition' Samsung phone just crashed to its lowest price EVER at Amazon This "Fan Edition" S25 offers a good, entry-level price point into the Galaxy-verse.

I put Xreal 1S and Viture Beast head-to-head to find the best pair of XR glasses you can buy today Xreal 1S and Viture Beast both challenge what you might expect from a pair of XR glasses, including native 3DoF tracking, real-time 2D to 3D conversion, and more.

via Honor sets MWC event, confirms Magic V6 and Robot Phone official debut This year’s MWC Barcelona is taking place at the beginning of March, and Honor already confirmed its presence with a dedicated event, which will see the debuts of the Magic V6 foldable and the Honor Robot Phone. Honor’s launch event is set to take place on March 1 at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona and will start at 1PM CET time. Honor Magic V5 Magic V6 is expected to launch with a sizeable battery upgrade over its predecessor. According to the latest rumor, the foldable will bring a Si/C battery cell with a capacity in the 7,000 mAh range. The device is also expected to...

The OnePlus 15 is destined to rank among the best phones of 2026 — oh, and it's $600 off and comes with a $100 gift card The OnePlus 15 is here, and Best Buy is already offering up to $600 of trade-in credit with a free $100 gift card.

Honor just outpaced every top Chinese Android brand in global growth Honor crushed it overseas in 2025 with 55% growth by ditching budget battles for a savvy, region-by-region premium strategy.

via OnePlus officially denies rumors about its shutdown A recent article by Android Headlines that covers three continents and collects data from four independent analyst firms suggests that OnePlus will soon shut down. The poor sales performance in the last couple of years, the fact that OnePlus is losing market share, and the closure of many offices around the world have led Android Headlines to believe that the company is done for. However, the CEO of OnePlus India came out with an official statement quickly after to refute the claims and assure fans and OnePlus employees that the company's operations continue without issues. I wanted to...

via Huawei is apparently working on a new professional sport watch According to the latest rumors from China, Huawei is working on a new watch, which will be positioned as a professional sport-focused instrument. It is allegedly codenamed Chitu, and will be offered in four colorways, roughly translating from Chinese as Track Legend, Fast Shadow Black, Dawn Orange, and Chiguang Blue. Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro The watch will come in two sizes, the smaller one fitting a 16mm strap, the bigger one going with a 22mm lug width. No other details about this device have been outed so far. We'll let you know when we find out more. Source (in Chinese)

via Motorola G67 and G77 extensively leaked by retailer A pair of unreleased Motorola phones were spotted on a Greek retailer’s website. Not to be confused with the Moto G67 Power, the vanilla Moto G67 is a Dimensity 6300-equipped budget entry featuring a 6.8" AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The listing confirms a 32MP selfie camera up front, alongside a 50MP rear shooter (LYTIA 600) and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Moto G67 The device is IP64 rated and equipped with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It brings a hybrid dual SIM slot that accommodates a single nanoSIM card and a microSD card for storage expansion. The phone...

New T-Mobile deal gets you the latest Samsung phone for FREE with "most plans" — here's what we know Add a line with most plans at T-Mobile and you could get the new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G for 100% free, no trade-in required.

Good Lock's 'Home Up' looks better than ever in Samsung's One UI 8.5 update Samsung drops a pretty sweet Home Up patch for its Galaxy testers in One UI 8.5.

The E Ink SwitchBot AI Art Frame makes digital art look like print, but I wish it didn't use AI SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame favors an E Ink display instead of an LCD or OLED, making digital art look traditional. However, I take issue with the AI element.

via Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design goes official Honor has officially unveiled the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design in China, alongside the Magic8 Pro Air. The new additions expand the Magic lineup, joining the Magic8 Pro and Magic8, which debuted in October last year. Like previous Honor RSR Porsche Design models, the latest Magic8 variant features a distinctive design with styling cues inspired by Porsche supercars. It also sports a nano-ceramic rear panel, which Honor claims offers a Mohs hardness rating of 8.5. Additionally, the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is said to be 10% lighter than its predecessor. Notably, the camera module...

via Top 10 trending phones of week 3 Week 3 saw a new name on top of our trending chart and it's one that was bound to make it there sooner or later. This soon is certainly surprising though, as the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to go official for more than a month. Still, you guys are clearly paying attention to Samsung's upcoming flagship and all the rumors around it. In second we have the Galaxy A56 - the beloved 2025 mid-ranger that remains one of the best-selling smartphones globally. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] We then have two Xiaomi-made phones that come under two different sub-brands. The Redmi Note 15...