The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduced the Privacy Display feature – it allows parts (or all) of the screen to be switched to a restricted viewing angle mode temporarily. This allows you to read notifications and see other private info but prevents others nearby from taking a peek. As with so many Ultra features, there […]
Redmi Note 17 series confirmed to launch this month
A leak late last month suggested that the Redmi Note 17 series would debut in China in July. Redmi has now made it official, confirming that the new Note lineup will indeed launch this month. The announcement came as part of a milestone celebration for the Redmi Note series. In a Weibo post, the company […]
WhatsApp responds to Indian government’s order to pause the planned rollout of its username feature
Earlier this week, Meta-owned WhatsApp introduced the username feature, allowing its users to communicate with each other without sharing their phone numbers. The feature will roll out later this year, but WhatsApp is already allowing users to reserve their usernames. The username feature raised security, privacy, and impersonation concerns among many, including the Indian government, […]
Galaxy Z Fold8 wide appears in another dummy leak, this time in black
Two new leaks have surfaced, offering another look at Samsung’s upcoming wide-screen foldable, rumored to be called the Galaxy Z Fold8. One offers another look at a dummy unit of the device, while the other compares its size and form factor with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. We’ve already seen the Galaxy Z Fold8 dummy in […]
iPhone 18 Pro Max’s exact battery capacity leaks
We’ve already heard from past rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro Max is set to have the biggest battery ever seen in a non-folding iPhone. Now a new leak purports to give us the exact numbers. And we say numbers because there will be two of them. Like last year, the version of the phone […]
T-Mobile is finally shutting down its 2G network, here’s when
T-Mobile is still operating its 2G network, believe it or not, but not for long. The magenta carrier has announced that it will finally be shutting it down on August 3. T-Mobile is the last US carrier to do so – AT&T was the first to retire its 2G network in 2017, and Verizon did […]
Honor Magic V6 comes to the UK
The Honor Magic V6, unveiled at MWC and launched in China over a week later, made its European debut yesterday. Now, its availability has expanded to the UK as well, with sales beginning at 10 AM local time. The Honor Magic V6 comes in a single 16GB/512GB configuration in the UK, but has four color […]
OnePlus is now pushing Oppo smartphones, tablets, watches, and earbuds
OnePlus’ slow transformation from independent brand to an Oppo sub-brand continues unabated. The latest example comes from Germany, where the official OnePlus website is now advertising Oppo products. Scroll down a bit once you land on the site, and you will see this – an ad pointing you to “a curated selection of Oppo accessories […]
Sony to permanently stop physical disc production for PlayStation in 2028
Following Rockstar’s announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI will be a digital-only release, Sony has come forth with an even more ambitious plan to kill physical media forever. The company has announced that starting January 2028, production of physical disc games for new games will be ending for all games releasing on the PlayStation platforms. […]
American Express members can now use rewards points with Apple Pay
If you are an American Express cardholder, you can now finally use your Membership Rewards points when you check out with Apple Pay for online purchases. You can redeem your points directly within the Apple Pay secure checkout experience online, without needing to leave checkout, open another app, or complete additional redemption steps. You just […]