Xiaomi has now listed its first clip-on earbuds, the Xiaomi Clip on its global website, nearly six months after they first showed up in China. Instead of sitting inside your ear canal like regular earbuds, these clip onto the outer edge of your ear. That keeps the ear canal open so you can still hear what’s going on around you. This is handy if you’re walking outside, working out, or just don’t want to feel sealed off.

Each bud weighs just 5.5 grams and uses a high-performance titanium wire bridge with shape-memory alloy for a secure, adaptive fit. Xiaomi says the design follows the natural contours of the ear and should stay comfortable even during longer wear.

Battery life is solid: up to 9 hours on a single charge, and the case brings the total to 38 hours. A quick 10-minute charge gives you around 3.5 hours of playback.

Sound comes from 11 mm dynamic drivers with a claimed 20Hz–48kHz frequency range when using the LHDC 5.0 codec (plus the usual AAC and SBC). They connect over Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint pairing, so you can stay connected to two devices at once. The four-mic system includes a bone-conduction voice pickup unit and wind-noise reduction for clearer calls, and the directional sound design helps limit leakage for a bit more privacy.

Other practical extras include Apple Find My support for the charging case, an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance, and a recording feature that lets you start or stop recording by triple-pressing the case or earbuds (live, call, or video audio). There’s also audio sharing and seamless switching between compatible Xiaomi HyperOS devices, plus a companion Xiaomi Earbuds app for customizing controls.

Color options are Sand Gold, Pearl White, Frost Purple, and Graphite Black. The case itself has a refined, jewellery-box-style design wrapped in soft vegan leather with a simple lift-out mechanism.

Exact pricing and global availability should be announced at Xiaomi’s Global Launch event on November 17. In China they’re currently selling for CNY 849 (about $127).

(Source: Xiaomi)

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According to the usual rumor mill (this time via Ice Universe), Samsung is working on a smartphone that uses a vertically expandable OLED. When it’s closed, it sticks to a regular 16:9 aspect ratio. Unroll it and it stretches into a taller 21:9 display. You’re also supposed to be able to stop partway, so you can choose how much extra screen you actually need depending on what you’re doing.

The big selling point here is the compact size when it’s rolled up. It’s expected to be more pocket-friendly than a lot of today’s foldables, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while still giving you extra real estate when you want it.

The catch? All the mechanical components needed to make the screen roll in and out are going to take up quite a bit of internal space. Samsung spent years fine-tuning its foldable hinge mechanism, but this is an entirely different challenge. The phone will also need to keep up with today’s foldables when it comes to battery life. Balancing the weight as the phone physically expands could be another engineering headache.

Some earlier reports have floated a possible launch in 2028, a year after the rumored launch of the horizontally expanding “Galaxy Z Slide.” But plans can (and often do) change. Samsung Display has shown related prototypes before, and the company has filed patents for similar sliding and rolling ideas, so the idea isn’t coming out of nowhere.

Foldable phones have already found their audience, but a proper rollable smartphone still hasn’t made it into consumers’ hands. Oppo actually showcased a rollable smartphone prototype before Samsung, called the Oppo X 2021, back in 2020. However, it never made it to store shelves.

If Samsung can actually solve the mechanical complexity and possible battery life issues, this form factor could feel like a genuinely different alternative. It could allow near-continuous adjustments to the screen’s aspect ratio, letting content fill as much of the display as possible without leaving black bars. This would require Samsung to master the mechanics behind the new moving components, but it could also enable something existing foldables cannot achieve.

(Source: Ice Universe)

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Nvidia just went through a major leadership shift. After 33 years at the helm, co-founder Jensen Huang has stepped down as President, CEO, and board member, effective immediately.

The board has named Colette Kress, the company’s longtime Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as Interim CEO. She’ll keep handling her CFO responsibilities while leading the company until a permanent replacement is chosen. The board has already started a search that will look at both internal and external candidates.

Kress joined Nvidia back in September 2013 and has guided the finance side through the company’s massive growth years. Before that she spent nearly 25 years in senior finance roles at places like Cisco and Microsoft. In her statement she said the focus will be on building on the foundation Huang put in place and keeping Nvidia moving forward in accelerated computing and AI.

In a related move, the board also appointed Harvey C. Jones as its first-ever Chair of the Board. Jones has more than 30 years of experience as a tech executive, entrepreneur, and investor, including time as CEO and Executive Chairman of Synopsys, and he’s been a longtime Nvidia director.

The board said it has full confidence in Kress and the current leadership team, and that it doesn’t expect any disruption to operations, customer commitments, or the product roadmap. Nvidia is still set to report its third-quarter fiscal 2027 results on November 17, followed by the usual earnings call.

This ends a long chapter under Huang’s leadership and marks a carefully planned handoff, with a familiar internal executive taking the interim role and a formal board chair position now in place.

(Source: Nvidia)

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Five official-looking stock wallpapers tied to the upcoming Galaxy S27 series have popped up from what seem to be leaked firmware files. All five use the same elegant folded-ribbon design, but each comes in a different color: a warm cream/white, dark navy blue, light blue, pink, and a richer burgundy.

Samsung has a pretty consistent habit of pairing its phones with default wallpapers that match the available finishes. Because of that pattern, people are treating these images as a possible sneak peek at the S27 series color options. You get the usual neutral and pastel tones, plus that deeper burgundy that hadn’t shown up much in earlier color rumors.

Of course, these wallpapers don’t lock in the final production colors. Samsung may tweak the palette before launch and add exclusive online-only finishes for certain markets or models. Right now we’re only seeing static images.

The Galaxy S27 series is currently a few months away. Most expectations put the official announcement somewhere in early 2027, possibly in January 2027, with the mix of standard, Plus, Pro, and Ultra models. We’ve already seen plenty of other leaks about a new rear design and hardware changes, so these wallpapers fit right into the typical slow drip of info at this stage.

For now, the five ribbon designs just give a nice early sense of the visual style Samsung seems to be going for. More solid details such as confirmed color names, official renders, and actual specs should start showing up as we get closer to launch. Until then, treat these as an interesting unofficial hint rather than anything final.

(Source: SammyGuru)

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Amazon is currently knocking a decent amount off Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, so if you’ve been waiting for a better price on the flagship, this is worth a look.

The deal focuses on the unlocked 256GB model in White. It’s listed around $1,138 right now, down from the usual $1,399.99. That’s roughly $262 off, or about 19 percent. Not a bad drop for the base storage version, and the White finish looks clean and premium with the phone’s overall design.

Samsung’s own US store is running a similar offer. There, the 256GB Galaxy S26 Ultra is $1,149.99 across every color (White, Black, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, plus the online-only Silver Shadow and Pink Gold).

That’s a straight $250 off the same list price. Higher storage options (512GB and 1TB) are discounted too, though the biggest relative savings still land on the entry model.

While you’re checking those, it’s also worth noting that Amazon still has a solid discount on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The 512GB Graphite model is currently available for around $2,048, down from its $2,299.99 list price.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra arrived earlier this year as Samsung’s top regular (non-foldable) flagship. You’re getting a big 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen with that Privacy Display feature that cuts down on side-angle peeping, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip tuned for Galaxy AI, a camera system led by a 200MP main sensor, built-in S Pen support, and a 5,000mAh battery. It’s aimed at people who want strong cameras, solid productivity tools, and long software support without going the foldable route.

Both the Amazon and Samsung.com deals make the S26 Ultra a bit more approachable. Prices can change, so it’s worth checking the live listings before you decide.

(Sources: Amazon | Samsung US store)

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Amazon is currently knocking a decent chunk off Samsung’s top-tier Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, so if you’ve been eyeing the high-end foldable, this is one of the better prices we’ve seen so far.

The deal is specifically on the 512GB model. Amazon has dropped it from $2,299.99 down to $2,069.99, that’s a $230 saving, or about 10 percent off. The Graphite color option is available at that price. It’s a nice middle ground if you want more storage for photos, videos, apps, and multitasking without jumping straight to the 1TB version.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra sits at the top of Samsung’s 2026 foldable range. It was announced in July and started shipping in early August. Closed, it works like a regular (if pretty large) phone with a 6.5-inch cover display. Open it up and you get an 8-inch main screen that’s built for productivity, media, and running multiple apps side by side. Inside you’ve got the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 200MP main camera, and a 5,000mAh battery, basically the more premium take compared to the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Right now Amazon’s discount is only on the unlocked 512GB versions in Graphite. Stock and exact pricing can shift, so it’s worth checking the product pages directly before you pull the trigger.

If you were already leaning toward a premium book-style foldable, the $230 off makes the 512GB Ultra a bit more approachable while keeping the things that set it apart, including the bigger outer screen, the higher-res main panel, stronger camera hardware, and the improved battery. Just double-check the live price and delivery options on Amazon, since these retailer deals don’t always stick around.

(Source: Amazon)

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According to a detailed MacRumors summary, the anniversary models, widely expected in September 2027 and possibly called iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max, could be the biggest visual jump since the iPhone X ten years ago. The front glass is said to curve on all four sides, which would hide or shrink the metal frame so the phone looks almost borderless when you’re just holding it. Screen sizes being talked about are around 6.41 inches for the regular Pro and 6.96 inches for the bigger one, which might get marketed as close to 7 inches.

The way you interact with it is also changing. The side, volume, Action, and Camera Control buttons are rumored to go solid-state. Instead of actual moving parts, they’d use pressure sensors and haptic motors. The buttons stay in the same places, but they wouldn’t click or travel like traditional ones. That should help with water resistance and give the whole phone a cleaner, more solid feel. Apple has done similar things before with the iPhone 7 Home button and MacBook trackpads.

On the display side, Apple is still testing under-display Face ID and, more ambitiously, an under-display front camera so there are no visible holes at all. Whether both are ready for production by 2027 is still up in the air. Some reports say a smaller punch-hole or Dynamic Island-style cutout could still show up if the under-display camera doesn’t perform well enough. Next-gen OLED panels made with Samsung are in the works, though some of the more advanced manufacturing tricks (like Color Filter on Encapsulation) might slip past 2027.

Hardware upgrades are also on the table. The Pro models are expected to get a second-generation 2nm A21 Pro chip, possibly with vertically stacked DRAM for better memory bandwidth and stronger on-device AI. Apple is also working on its own stacked image sensor that uses LOFIC technology, which could deliver up to 20 stops of dynamic range. Silicon-anode batteries might pack more energy without making the battery bigger, and a third-generation in-house cellular modem is in the mix to improve network performance and AI-related connectivity features.

Features this ambitious have slipped before, especially the under-display camera and Face ID. But the consistent direction across multiple reports suggests Apple is treating the 20th anniversary as a real chance to reset the design and the technology underneath it.

(Source: MacRumors)

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On November 11, crowdfunding opened for the Mijia Floor Lamp (model MJLD01YL). The regular price is listed at 999 yuan (~$149), but the crowdfunding price is 719 yuan (~$107). The design is deliberately simple: tall, slim, and stable enough that it should sit cleanly in a living room, bedroom, or media setup without drawing too much attention to itself.

What makes it interesting is the dual light system. One source is RGB (custom IC LEDs) and can do the full 16 million colors for pure ambiance. The other uses WRGB high-efficiency LEDs and handles more practical, softer illumination. You can run them separately or together, so you get everything from soft mood lighting to something actually useful for reading or moving around the room.

There are 18 built-in effects in total: 10 static ones (sunset, meditation, reading, night light, and similar fixed looks) and 8 dynamic ones (aurora, flowing light, breathing patterns, etc.). Brightness goes from 1% to 100%, and the color temperature ranges from a very warm 1800K all the way up to 6500K. There’s also a dedicated night-light mode for low-level illumination after dark.

Controls are simple. A circular touch ring at the bottom of the light head lets you tap to turn it on/off, slide for brightness, and long-press to cycle through effects. For full customization, schedules, and scene linking, you’ll use the Mi Home app. It also works with XiaoAI voice commands and slots into Xiaomi’s HyperOS ecosystem so it can talk to other devices.

Specs-wise, it’s rated at 21W, connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and the base is designed to stay put. Installation is supposed to be straightforward.

This is Xiaomi pushing its smart lighting beyond desk lamps and ceiling fixtures into freestanding ambient lighting. Dual independent sources, lots of color and effect options, and solid app/voice integration make it feel like a flexible atmosphere piece rather than just another smart bulb on a stick. Right now it’s only available through the ongoing crowdfunding campaign on Xiaomi Youpin.

(Source: Xiaomi Youpin)

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Some fresh X-ray images of two unreleased iPhones have started circulating online. The scans, shared by a known leaker, suggest Apple is reusing a lot of the same internal layout across models while making targeted tweaks. The details point to bigger batteries and closer alignment between the regular iPhone and the more affordable “e” model expected around spring 2027.

The images were posted on Baidu Tieba’s Qualcomm forum by Littertree66. They show automated X-ray inspection scans of two devices: one codenamed Taycan (V67 K), which the leaker links to the standard iPhone 18, and another called Nevera (V69), said to be the iPhone 18e. Both phones look nearly identical inside. The north and south logic boards sit in the same spots, the battery footprint matches, and even the MagSafe coils line up.

On the Taycan images, annotations claim that dropping the physical SIM tray opened up space for a larger battery. The bottom speaker and haptic motor also switched from a long, narrow design to a wider one. Together those changes are said to push capacity from a baseline of about 3,671 mAh up to 4,430 mAh, roughly a 20% jump. That baseline is actually a bit lower than the 3,692 mAh Apple lists for the current iPhone 17, so the bigger number would likely apply to eSIM-only versions.

The wide camera module also looks physically smaller than the previous generation, though the sensor resolution is described as unchanged. A part labeled “BG1 Array” sits below the dual rear cameras and is thought to support the second lens.

The Nevera scans claim the iPhone 18e uses the same overall design and also jumps to that same 4,430 mAh battery, a roughly 10% increase from the iPhone 17e’s 4,005 mAh. It shows a single rear “Wide” camera sitting where the standard model has its Super Wide unit, with the leftover space filled by what looks like plastic filler.

Pre-production hardware can change before retail, so the final specs could still shift. Even so, the idea of a shared platform and larger batteries across both models lines up with earlier rumors that the standard and “e” iPhones would get closer.

(Source)

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Western and South Korean phone makers are reportedly turning to Chinese AI partners to deliver advanced features in the world’s biggest smartphone market.

Apple has formalized a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group to power key parts of Apple Intelligence for users in mainland China. Alibaba’s Qwen model will handle server-side text generation, visual context queries, and more complex Siri processing. On-device tasks like basic photo editing and translation will still run on Apple’s own foundation models. The features are already available for testing in the latest iOS developer beta and are expected to roll out publicly with iOS 27.3 in December.

This setup closely mirrors what Samsung has been doing. The South Korean company has worked with Baidu since the Galaxy S24 series, using the Ernie model to power Galaxy AI features in China, including visual search, Bixby queries, live call translation, document summarization, and related tools. That collaboration has continued and expanded with later models like the S26 series.

These partnerships help both companies meet Chinese regulatory requirements for generative AI services. They also create tighter connections to the major local digital platforms. Integrating generative capabilities with services like Alipay, Taobao, and Baidu Maps delivers contextual usefulness that purely global models often struggle to match inside China.

Industry observers point out that while these alliances solve immediate compliance and localization needs, they also raise longer-term strategic questions. Relying on domestic Chinese LLMs for core AI processing in such a large market can create dependencies and may limit how much these companies can differentiate themselves as local AI capabilities keep advancing. Neither Apple nor Alibaba has publicly detailed the full technical mechanisms used to stay compliant with Chinese content rules, though sources have indicated filtering technology is part of the solution.

Overall, the moves highlight a pragmatic reality for foreign device makers: competing effectively in China increasingly means working closely with the country’s leading AI and internet platforms.

(Source)

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One UI 9.5, expected to land with the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027, is already in active internal testing. Recent finds from early builds and app strings (spotted by SammyGuru) highlight two notable changes.

First up, the basic Galaxy AI tools that helped popularize the suite, including Photo Assist, Browsing Assist, Now Brief, and similar features, look like they’ll stay free. But the same leaks suggest they may come with usage limits. Once you hit those limits, you might need to buy credit top-ups or move to a higher tier.

There’s also talk of a new Galaxy AI Premium (sometimes referred to as a Max plan) subscription currently being tested. This would unlock extra capabilities and higher usage allowances. Reported premium features include Gen Video (creating AI videos from photos), Bixby Action (automating tasks across apps), and Daily Briefing, along with expanded limits on the existing tools.

Pricing strings found in the software currently show $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year, though these numbers aren’t final and could easily change. Early access testing is also mentioned, with any payments during that phase reportedly refundable. Availability may start with the S27 series.

Separately, DeX is getting some focused refinements, especially around the Samsung Browser. Instead of just stretching the mobile interface, the browser is being prepared with a more authentic desktop layout when used in DeX. Leaks describe a desktop-style sidebar, support for side-by-side webpage viewing, and an integrated Galaxy AI panel with tools like summarize, translate, read highlights, and ask questions. The goal seems to be making the experience feel closer to a native desktop browser when you’re on a larger screen or external display.

The leak offers an early look at how One UI 9.5 could expand both paid AI options and productivity tools for DeX users.

(Source)

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A first beta build of One UI 9.5 has already shown up on Samsung’s servers, and it’s raising hopes that the public beta could start before the end of November instead of the usual December timing.

The build in question is S948BXXU6ZZK3, made for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it was spotted on November 4. That’s more than three weeks earlier than the first One UI 8.5 beta firmware last year, which only appeared on November 25. Samsung eventually opened the One UI 8.5 public beta on December 8. With the new build surfacing this early, it looks like internal testing is further ahead this time, so there’s a realistic chance users could get invited sometime in the second half of November.

People have floated windows between roughly November 16 and 24, with a possible Monday start around November 23, though Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything yet. Just because a build is sitting on the servers doesn’t mean the public beta is right around the corner. The company still needs time for more testing, bug fixes, and prep work. Still, the early appearance is being seen as a good sign.

One UI 9.5 is expected to be based on Android 17 and should land in stable form alongside the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027. The beta phase usually kicks off with the current flagship S series (this year the S26 models) in a handful of markets like South Korea, the US, India, the UK, Germany, and Poland. Sign-ups typically happen through the Samsung Members app.

If development keeps moving at this pace, Galaxy owners who like getting early access to interface tweaks and new features could be in for a surprise. There’s a decent chance the first public One UI 9.5 builds arrive before December, giving everyone an early look at the mid-cycle update.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S27 has officially received BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) approval. The listing is for the model number SM-S952B/DS, and this is the first formal regulatory clearance in India for any phone in the upcoming S27 lineup.

The /DS at the end of the model number confirms it’s the dual-SIM version meant for markets like India. BIS filings don’t usually spill a lot of hardware details, but this same model number has already shown up in other databases. An earlier NBD entry linked SM-S952B to a 6.3-inch display, Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2700 chip, 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. Separate certifications from China’s 3C authority and UL Solutions also point to 25 W wired charging, the same relatively conservative speeds we’ve seen on recent base Galaxy S models.

This fits Samsung’s usual dual-sourcing approach. The company still likes to mix its own Exynos silicon with Snapdragon chips depending on the region, and the Exynos 2700 is expected to show up in select Asian and European markets.

Regulatory clearances like this typically appear a couple of months before mass production really ramps up. That puts Samsung in a good position to lock in component supply and logistics for an early 2027 launch window, right in line with the usual January or February timing for the Galaxy S series.

The BIS approval doesn’t tell us anything about the cameras, battery size, pricing, or exact availability dates. What it does confirm is that the standard Galaxy S27 is moving through the pre-launch checklist for India on schedule. We should start seeing more listings for the rest of the S27 family in the coming weeks as Samsung gets ready for its next Unpacked event and the usual regional rollouts that follow.

In short, Indian authorities have given the green light, and the regular Galaxy S27 looks like it’s progressing smoothly toward its expected 2027 debut.

(Source)

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DJI has launched a new lightweight industrial drone that packs features you usually only find on much bigger machines. The Matrice 5T is being positioned as their all-scenario compact flagship, and it’s foldable, easy to carry, and ready to fly in about 10 seconds.

For the first time, DJI has made LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and a full-color omnidirectional visual system standard on a lightweight industrial drone. The three work together: LiDAR can spot thin obstacles like power lines from up to 32 meters even in low light, the millimeter-wave radar keeps working in fog, dust, rain or snow, and the low-light fisheye cameras can still position the drone down to 0.5 lux. That’s a big step for smaller platforms that used to struggle in tough conditions.

The camera system is no joke either. There’s a native 1K (1280×1024) thermal imager. Alongside that you get multi-focal-length visible cameras (wide, mid-tele and telephoto) that can shoot full color in as low as 0.01 lux on the wide lens, plus 11× optical zoom and hybrid zoom up to 176×. Laser ranging goes out to 3,000 meters, helped by near-infrared illumination and dual-light fusion.

Flight performance is solid too. You’re looking at up to 59 minutes of flight time, an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, and an operating range from –20°C to 50°C. The motors put out nearly twice the single-axis pulling force of the Matrice 4T, and the new biomimetic propellers keep noise under 80 dB(A). Transmission comes via the new O4 Enterprise system, dual 4G modules, and airborne relay support, so you can get reliable video out to about 40 km.

On the smart side, the drone can already recognize more than 20 different target types and run parallel visible/infrared analysis to quickly pick out vehicles, ships or fire points. DJI is clearly aiming this at emergency response, power-line inspection, surveying, public safety and similar jobs.

Price and availability

The Matrice 5T launched on November 5, 2026 and is available now through authorized DJI Enterprise dealers worldwide. In mainland China the official price is 57,488 yuan (~$8,600). Outside China, DJI has not published a single global MSRP. Pricing is set by local authorized dealers and varies by region and package.

Early listings from official partners put it at roughly €8,600. First shipments in some markets are expected later in November.

(Source: DJI)

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Ugreen launched its thin 10,000mAh MagFlow Qi2.2 power bank back in September 2026, and now they’ve brought out a Dark Cherry version. The new finish is designed to pair with the Burgundy color of the iPhone 18 Pro series, so it actually looks like it belongs with the phone instead of just sitting next to it.

The hardware itself hasn’t changed. At 13.9 mm thick, it’s easy to carry in your pocket. It supports Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging at up to 25W. Ugreen claims that’ll get an iPhone 18 Pro from empty to about 42% in 30 minutes. There’s also a built-in USB-C cable that can push up to 45W for wired charging and works with the usual standards like PD 3.0, PPS, and QC 4.0.

The power bank itself recharges at up to 30W. It has a low-power mode for smaller stuff like AirPods, and the built-in cable can double as a carry strap. There’s an extra Type-C port too, so you can charge up to three devices at once: wirelessly, through the built-in cable, and via the extra port. Standard protection features are included for safety.

Beyond the headline numbers, the MagFlow is also pretty light at around 7.6 ounces (~215 grams). Ugreen says a full recharge of the power bank itself takes roughly two hours with a capable charger, and the built-in cable means you don’t have to dig around for a separate one every time you want to top something up.

It’s launching at $79.99 and is already up on Amazon. If you were already interested in a slim MagSafe-compatible battery pack that can keep up with modern fast charging, the Dark Cherry option just gives you a more matching look without changing what made the original appealing.

(Source: Amazon)

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Samsung’s early Black Friday period is live in the UK, and one of the bigger smartphone offers is a £250 drop on the Galaxy S26. According to Samsung’s official UK announcement, the discount is available if you buy through Samsung.com or a Samsung Experience Store by 17 November 2026. Their Black Friday Price Promise also kicked in on 4 November.

The Galaxy S26 is part of Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup and comes with Galaxy AI features, including Photo Assist, which lets you move, resize, or remove objects from photos, plus other AI editing tools. On Samsung’s UK site, the 256GB model with 12GB of RAM is currently showing at £709, down from £959, so it’s sitting under the £750 mark ahead of the main Black Friday rush. Even though the formal early-access window started on 4 November, this particular S26 discount has actually been available since 28 October.

The Price Promise is worth noting. If you buy an eligible product from Samsung’s direct channels and then find it cheaper at one of the selected online retailers between 4 November and 1 December, you can claim the difference. You’ll need to submit the claim by 8 December with proof of the lower price, and it has to meet Samsung’s full terms.

It’s not just phones, either. Selected tablets, including Galaxy Tab S12 models, are discounted by up to £140 with the BLACK1 code. The Galaxy Watch9 is £50 off with code BFW, and there are further savings on earbuds, laptops, and TVs, all with their own conditions and end dates.

The Galaxy S26 deal is still available through Samsung’s UK online store and Experience Stores. Just double-check the final price for the storage and colour you want, plus any trade-in value or extra promo conditions, before you order.

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Carl Pei just confirmed it on X: Nothing’s first AI-native product is coming in December. He called it “a tool, but one built with the personality and care that have come to define a Nothing product.” And the key detail is that it lacks a screen. Pei was pretty clear about that part: this thing “couldn’t have been an app.”

That’s pretty much all we know right now. No form factor, no features, no price, no exact date. Just a vague teaser image with the Nothing logo and a black rounded corner, and Pei’s insistence that this is something different.

This isn’t a total surprise, though. A little over a year ago, Pei talked about Nothing’s plans for AI-native devices and their own AI operating system. What’s interesting is the deliberate decision to skip a display entirely. That already puts it in a different category from phones or most of the AI gadgets we’ve seen so far.

Pei also used the post to take a jab at the rest of the industry. He thinks everyone’s still chasing some kind of “iPhone moment” with pendants, pins, glasses, and companions, and that hunting for “the iPhone of AI today is a dead end.”

There have been earlier rumors about Nothing looking into AI smart glasses (including a possible camera-free version) and shifting more toward AI accessories in general. Nothing hasn’t confirmed whether those reports are connected to this December device, though.

Screen-free AI hardware isn’t brand new territory. We’ve already seen attempts like the Humane AI Pin and Friend, and OpenAI is reportedly working with Jony Ive on some kind of AI smart speaker. Nothing’s version could just be another data point in that still-forming category.

For now, the product is mostly defined by what it doesn’t have, a screen, and by Pei’s claim that it’s an actual tool, not just software pretending to be hardware.

(Source: Nothing)

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Scalpers who stocked up on Apple’s first foldable iPhone hoping for big profits are instead taking some pretty steep losses. Prices on the secondary market have collapsed much faster than most of them expected.

The iPhone Duo went on sale about a week ago after months of heavy speculation. A lot of resellers, often called scalpers in China, bought units at high prices or in bulk, counting on limited early supply to create the kind of scarcity premiums they’ve seen with past flagship launches. That bet hasn’t paid off. Demand cooled off pretty quickly once the phones actually reached buyers.

Reports from local merchants describe a sharp turnaround. Problems with the hinge and software that still feels incomplete have dampened interest. Resale prices dropped fast, turning what was supposed to be a profitable product into losses on almost every unit. A merchant at Hangzhou’s Yigao Digital City said nearly all the scalpers dealing in the iPhone Duo are now losing money. Industry chatter claims some of the more experienced operators have lost tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of yuan (1 USD = 6.67 yuan) on their stockpiles. In this climate, anyone still breaking even is seen as the lucky exception.

Information about new devices spreads almost instantly across social media and review channels, so the old information gaps that used to let resellers profit from scarcity have mostly closed. Supply also improved faster than many expected, which further shrank the window for big markups. Analysts and local dealers note that the high starting price already limited the number of genuine buyers, so once the initial wave of curiosity passed, resale demand basically dried up.

Scalpers who treated the iPhone Duo as a near-certain scarcity play have paid a visible price, reinforcing that speculative hoarding in today’s transparent digital market carries a lot more downside than it used to.

(Via)

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Owners of Apple’s first foldable iPhone are running into a pretty annoying limitation: if you want to change how big the text and icons look, you have to wipe the entire phone and start over.

During the initial setup on the iPhone Duo, you get an “Appearance” screen with three options: Default, Medium, or Large. These options control the size of text and system icons. On every other iPhone, you can change this Display Zoom setting whenever you want in Settings. On the Duo, that option simply vanishes once setup is done.

The issue first popped up on Reddit and was later covered by MacObserver and MacRumors. One user, u/earthdog, reached out to Apple Support, and a senior advisor confirmed there’s currently no menu or toggle to change the scaling after the initial choice. The only way around it is to erase all content and settings, restart the phone, and go through the whole setup process again so the Appearance options reappear.

MacRumors checked and found the Display Zoom control is still missing even on the latest software, iOS 27.2. This restriction only affects the foldable model. It’s not clear yet whether Apple deliberately locked the setting (maybe because of the folding display) or if it’s just a software bug. Outlets have asked Apple for comment, but so far the company hasn’t said whether the option will come back in a future update.

For most people who are happy with their first choice, this might not be a big deal. But if you later decide you’d rather have bigger or smaller elements on screen, after using the phone for some time, you’re stuck with a full reset that wipes apps, data, and all your personalization.

(Source: Reddit)

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For a long time now, the popular Galaxy A phones have stuck with 5,000 mAh batteries. That looks like it’s about to change with the upcoming Galaxy A38. Recent reports suggest the phone will pack a noticeably bigger cell, one of the more meaningful shifts we’ve seen in this lineup for a while.

According to Dutch site GalaxyClub, the Galaxy A38 is expected to use a battery rated at 5,882 mAh. That’s likely to be marketed as a typical 6,000 mAh capacity, 20% more than the battery size of the Galaxy A37 and earlier A30-series phones going all the way back to the A31. If the numbers hold, it would be the biggest battery yet in a Galaxy A phone sold in Europe. Reports also say it won’t be using silicon-carbon tech.

Outside of the bigger battery, most of the rest of the hardware seems set to stay pretty familiar. Earlier leaks point to the same camera setup as the A36 and A37: 50 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide, 5 MP macro, and a 12 MP selfie camera. Charging is widely expected to stay at the same 45 W wired speeds as the current model.

Details on the Galaxy A58’s battery are still unclear, though it’s expected to get a similar bump and maybe even the same cell.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A38 alongside the A58 sometime in March or April 2027. Pricing in this series has been climbing. The A36 started at €379 in 2025, the A37 launched at €429 earlier this year and later went up to €469. The A38 is expected to land closer to the €500 mark.

A meaningful jump in battery life alone could make a real difference for Galaxy fans. As always with pre-launch reports, none of this is official until Samsung confirms the details or more concrete evidence emerges closer to the expected spring 2027 launch.

(Source: GalaxyClub)

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After the first smaller announcement that only covered a handful of flagships, the company has now confirmed it’s aiming to push the stable HyperOS 4 update to 33 devices starting in early November 2026.

That first wave includes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the rest of the Xiaomi 17 series, the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra, a bunch of Redmi Note 15 and Note 17 models, several POCO F8 and X8 variants, the Leica Leitzphone, and the Xiaomi Pad 8 series.

A second batch of 16 devices is lined up to start getting the update from mid-November. This group covers the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro, the POCO F7 and F9 series, some POCO X7 Pro models, the Xiaomi Pad 7 series, the Xiaomi Pad Mini, and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro.

Then in December, a final wave of another 33 devices is scheduled. This one brings older flagships into the mix: the Xiaomi MIX Flip, Xiaomi 14 and 13 series, Xiaomi 14T and 13T models, Redmi Note 14 series, various POCO F6, X6, X7 and M-series phones, plus tablets like the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 and more Redmi Pad 2 variants.

All in, Xiaomi is talking about 82 devices (67 phones and 15 tablets) across Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO. The company has been careful to note that these are estimated timelines and can shift depending on region, carrier, specific model and how development progresses. Exact dates for individual devices still haven’t been locked in, and the order listed inside each wave doesn’t mean that’s the exact sequence they’ll roll out.

One practical detail that early reports are already mentioning: the update package itself can be over 8 GB if you’re coming from a stable HyperOS 3 build. Xiaomi hasn’t said anything yet about plans after December.

If your phone or tablet is on the list, the best thing to do is just keep an eye on the system update section. The phased rollout is already starting to move.

(Source: Xiaomi HyperOS)

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Google has started pushing out a software fix after some Pixel Watch owners noticed their batteries draining way faster than usual over the past week.

According to Android Authority, a bunch of users reported that their watches were dying much quicker than normal. In some cases, devices that usually last a full day (or more) were dropping to around 12 hours even when barely used. The issue showed up across multiple Pixel Watch generations, which points to a software problem rather than a hardware one.

Google has confirmed a fix is rolling out. In a statement, the company said:

“The fix for the battery drain issue, affecting a small number of Pixel Watch users has begun rolling-out and will be complete over the next couple of days. To implement the fix, please update your Pixel Watch apps by pressing the crown on your Pixel Watch, opening the Play Store app, and tapping Manage apps > Update all.“

The update is coming through regular app updates instead of a full system firmware patch, which lines up with it being a software issue. Google hasn’t publicly explained exactly what was causing the drain.

If you’re seeing the problem, just check for updates on your watch the way Google described. Restarting the watch after the updates install can also help make sure everything takes effect. Because the rollout is phased, the updates might not show up right away for everyone, so it’s worth checking again later in the day or the next day if nothing appears at first.

The issue only seems to have hit a relatively small number of users, but Google’s quick response should get battery life back to normal for those affected. If you’re still seeing heavy drain after updating, you can reach out to Google support for more help.

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We’ve got our first proper look at what Samsung might be doing with the cameras on the next Galaxy Z Fold 9 series.

Tipster @WalleGalaxy replied to a question on X and dropped the first specific claims about both the regular Z Fold 9 and the higher-end Z Fold 9 Ultra.

According to the tip, the standard Z Fold 9 is sticking with the same dual-camera setup as the Z Fold 8: a 50 MP main camera paired with a 50 MP ultra-wide, and no dedicated telephoto. We still don’t know the exact sensor details yet.

The Z Fold 9 Ultra, on the other hand, looks like it’s carrying over the triple-camera layout from the Fold 8 Ultra. That means a 200 MP main camera (the tipster specifically called it a “200 MP New Main Camera”), a 50 MP ultra-wide, and a telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The “new” label on the main sensor suggests Samsung might be refreshing the primary unit while keeping the overall setup familiar.

This fits the pattern we’ve seen lately: the Ultra model gets the stronger camera system. The current Fold 8 Ultra already runs a 200 MP main, 50 MP ultra-wide, and 10 MP 3x telephoto. Whether the telephoto resolution stays the same or gets a small bump isn’t clear yet.

Of course, this is still early and should be taken with a pinch of salt until Samsung confirms anything. The Z Fold 9 series is months away, and camera plans can change. For now, though, this is the clearest signal we’ve had that Samsung plans to keep the regular Fold more basic on cameras while giving the Ultra the higher-resolution and zoom treatment again.

(Source: @WalleGalaxy)

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Fresh mockups of Samsung’s next Ultra flagship have just dropped, and they’re giving us an early sense of what could be a pretty noticeable redesign, especially on the camera side.

Android Headline recently put together physical mockups of the Galaxy S27 Ultra based on previously leaked CAD renderings. They lined them up next to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, Google Pixel 11 Pro, and the current Galaxy S26 Ultra so you can see the differences more clearly.

The biggest change is on the back. The S27 Ultra switches to a horizontal matrix camera module sitting higher up than what we’ve seen on recent Ultras. The lenses might stick out a bit more, but the new layout could free up space underneath the camera plateau.

Size-wise, it’s said to be almost identical to the S26 Ultra at 163.76 × 78.25 × 7.97 mm, and the S Pen still slots in at the bottom. Because of the redesigned camera area, though, most existing S26 Ultra cases probably won’t fit.

Camera specs are still up in the air. Some of the rumors floating around suggest Samsung might drop the 3x telephoto and stick with a 200 MP main sensor, a 50 MP ultra-wide, and a 50 MP 5x telephoto. The Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch sometime in January or February 2027.

These mockups follow earlier CAD-based renders that already pointed to a horizontal camera plateau instead of the vertical stack Samsung has been using for a few generations. Dummy units and renders are useful for getting a feel for the shape, but they don’t confirm the dimensions. More information such as the final materials, exact sensors, and the rest of the details will likely surface as we inch closer to the big reveal.

(Source: Android Headlines)

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Huawei’s wide-screen Pura X View has turned into one of this year’s biggest domestic flagship success stories, and demand has been so strong that official channels only recently stopped restricting purchases.

According to digital blogger @RDObservation, who tracks Chinese smartphone market share, the Pura X View had sold roughly 755,300 units by the 43rd week of 2026 (October 19–25). That’s solid ongoing momentum for a phone that launched on September 9 and has been hard to get hold of ever since.

Shortages have been a constant issue. Some third-party sellers were even charging premiums for units that were actually in stock. Tipster @DigitalChatStation has called it the year’s most popular domestic flagship, noting an average selling price of around 7,000 yuan and estimating that about 30 percent of buyers previously used Apple phones. Huawei tried to manage the demand by running a 60-day pre-order and reservation campaign starting October 20. The phone is now available for direct purchase on Huawei’s official website, with interest-free installments for up to 12 months.

What makes the Pura X View stand out is its form factor. It’s a non-folding “wide candybar” phone with a 6.39-inch display that uses a 16:9.5 aspect ratio and 2232 × 1320 resolution. The screen runs at 120 Hz, supports 2160 Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and hits a peak brightness of 6500 nits. Ultra-narrow 1.05 mm bezels on all four sides give it a 96.1 percent screen-to-body ratio, so the relatively compact body still feels roomy for media, reading, and multitasking. Inside is the Kirin 9030S processor, and the phone starts at 5,999 yuan.

The unusual wide design, strong display specs, and competitive pricing in the premium segment have kept interest high weeks after launch. Exact weekly numbers and long-term stock levels will keep shifting, but the latest sales figure and the move to open online availability show that the Pura X View has real commercial traction in China’s tough flagship market.

(Source: RD observation on Weibo)

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Real photos of the still-unreleased Oppo Watch 5 have started circulating after I-DLE member Song Yuqi was spotted wearing one at a recent concert. The square-faced watch looks sleek and minimal, and once people clocked it, the internet did what it does best: zoomed in and started piecing things together.

What we know so far points to a watch that’s going hard on being light and thin. Tipsters and Oppo’s own ecosystem product director Qiao Jiadong have both talked about an ultra-slim design. The Watch 5 is said to weigh under 27 grams and come in at around 9.2 mm thick. That’s impressively thin for the price range it’s expected to sit in.

It’s built with an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame and has an ultra-narrow bezel on all four sides so the square display gets as much real estate as possible. There’s also a rotary crown up in the top-right corner.

Beyond the looks, Oppo seems to be focusing on everyday usefulness: solid battery life, a bright screen, and health features that lean into sports and wellness. There’s talk of fat-burning tracking alongside the usual heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and activity metrics. The idea is a watch that works just as well for daily wear as it does for workouts.

Pre-orders are already live on Oppo’s official channels, and the Watch 5 is expected to land in the roughly 1,000-yuan range. That’s noticeably more approachable than the Watch 4 Pro from 2023, which started at 2,299 yuan with its stainless-steel case and Snapdragon W5 dual-core chipset.

The Watch 5 is lined up to launch alongside the Oppo Reno 17 series and the Oppo Pad Air 6 tablet at a November 2026 event. It’s also a bit of a return to form for Oppo: the brand moved toward the more rounded Watch S series in recent years, so bringing back a square dial feels like a deliberate shift. Certification listings (including Indonesia’s SDPPI under the model OVWE266) suggest the device is getting close to ready.

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Amazon just knocked $250 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and that brings the price of the 512GB model down to $1,349.99 from the usual $1,599.99. That’s a solid chunk of savings on Samsung’s current top-tier phone, and it’s limited to this specific color and storage option.

If you’ve been eyeing the Ultra but weren’t thrilled about paying full price, this is one of the better deals we’ve seen on it so far. The 512GB version gives you plenty of space for photos, videos, apps, and whatever else you throw at it, so you’re less likely to constantly manage storage or lean on the cloud.

The S26 Ultra itself is still Samsung’s non-foldable flagship. You’re looking at a big 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution, adaptive 120Hz, strong brightness, Gorilla Armor 2 protection, and that Privacy Display that helps keep nosy neighbors from peeking at your screen. Inside sits the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy paired with 12GB of RAM, which should handle pretty much anything you throw at it, from gaming and multitasking to the usual Galaxy AI features.

Camera-wise, it’s Samsung’s highest-end setup: a 200MP main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 5x periscope telephoto, and a 10MP 3x telephoto. Battery is a 5,000mAh unit with up to 60W wired charging (plus wireless), and you still get the S Pen, IP68 rating, Armor aluminum frame, and seven years of software updates.

It’s worth checking the listing sooner rather than later, as stocks may sell out quickly.

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Samsung’s budget fitness tracker is getting a quiet refresh, and a companion app teardown is giving us a clear look at what’s coming. The leaks suggest the Galaxy Fit 4 will stick close to what worked on the Fit 3, with only a few small tweaks.

According to an APK analysis of the Galaxy Fit4 Manager app shared by SammyGuru, the new tracker is nearly identical to the 2024 Fit3 in size and core features. Leaked watch face assets show a display resolution of 258 x 428 pixels, a bit taller than the Fit3’s 256 x 402 panel. It’s not a dramatic change, but it does give a little extra vertical space while keeping the same compact rectangular shape. The interface will also support up to 12 tiles at once, so you can keep more info (steps, heart rate, notifications, etc.) visible without digging through menus.

Color options look practical rather than flashy. Watch face references point to Black, Silver, and Light Green, which lines up with earlier 360-degree renders that also showed black, white, and light blue or mint versions. Physically, not much is changing: rounded rectangular AMOLED screen, one side button, and a silicone strap.

On the health side, it’s mostly business as usual. You’ll get step counting, active calorie tracking, continuous heart rate with high/low alerts, blood oxygen readings, and stress monitoring. Sleep tracking still covers stages, a sleep score, and coaching that unlocks after a week of wear. Automatic workout detection and heart rate zones during exercise are there too. One thing that’s still missing: built-in GPS. Outdoor route tracking will continue to rely on your phone, just like the Fit3.

Regulatory filings confirm Bluetooth 5.4 under the model number SM-R391, a small step up from the Fit3’s 5.3. No official launch date or price yet, though earlier rumors put it under $100, which would keep it as an easy entry point into Samsung’s wearable lineup.

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Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, went on sale in late October 2026 after years of hype. Within days, though, a familiar complaint started popping up. Owners were hearing a crunch or pop when they opened the phone, followed by cracks or bright lines of dead pixels running right down the crease. The internet, of course, wasted no time calling it “Crackgate.” Reports have come in from the US, Australia, Canada, and elsewhere.

Apple has admitted there’s “an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units” and is swapping them out under AppleCare. Popular YouTube creator JerryRigEverything pointed to stress points in that first-generation hinge after inspecting it in his teardown video. As he noted, a sharp corner of a hinge component seems to put extra pressure on the ultra-thin glass in some units during folding and unfolding.

Samsung didn’t waste any time. Accounts in Canada, Malaysia, Australia and other markets started posting ads that very deliberately echo those crack patterns. You’ll see a glowing horizontal streak cutting across everyday scenes. The message is clear: Samsung has been shipping foldables since the original Galaxy Fold in 2019. This is generation eight. They’ve had years to refine the hinge and the structure around it.

It helps that Samsung Display still supplies a lot of the ultra-thin glass and flexible OLEDs the industry uses, so they know this technology inside out. The Fold 8 also happens to be thinner and lighter than the Duo, something Samsung’s messaging has been happy to point out.

Apple will almost certainly fix whatever’s going on with the hinge in a future revision. But right now, every cracked Duo is basically free advertising for Samsung’s more battle-tested platform. For anyone shopping in this category, the takeaway is pretty simple: experience still counts.

(Sources: Samsung Canada, Samsung Saudi)

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Early retailer listings have given us the first solid look at how much two of Motorola’s upcoming devices might cost. The company seems to be swinging high with its next proper flagship while keeping a new foldable a bit more approachable.

The Motorola Signature 27 (first shown back in September) has appeared at Portuguese retailer MegaPC. The 12GB + 512GB version is listed at €1,594.90 (around $1,770). That puts it among the priciest regular flagships right now, with only a few specialized camera phones like the Vivo X500 Pro Max sitting higher. Motorola itself hasn’t confirmed any official pricing or release details yet.

To justify that price, the Signature 27 packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT-910 primary sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, a Bang & Olufsen sound system housed inside a metal frame, and a “tactical fabric” rear cover. On the front, it has a 6.8-inch 165 Hz AMOLED display, hiding inside a 7,000 mAh battery.

Sitting alongside it in the listings is the Razr Flex 27, which is expected to be a book-style wide foldable in the same vein as the Apple iPhone Duo or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The 12GB + 256GB model is priced at €1,510.90 (about $1,679), with shipping shown for mid-December. Rumors point to it using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 instead of the higher-end Elite Extreme Gen 6, which would help explain why it undercuts a lot of rival foldables.

The device has also been spotted on the UAE’s TDRA certification database under the model number XT2761-1 (registration ER67054/26, issued October 29), which officially confirms the Motorola Razr Flex 27 name.

Earlier Geekbench listings already pointed to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Android 17, and 12GB RAM. Meanwhile, the European retailer page mentions Pantone Coriander and Pantone Dark Botanical Garden color options. However, it’s worth noting that the same listing incorrectly describes the phone as a clamshell, whereas the Flex is expected to be a wide, book-style foldable.

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Samsung is continuing its habit of making extra-fancy foldables exclusively for the Chinese market. The new Galaxy W27 is basically a more exclusive, dressed-up version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, aimed at people who want the top-end hardware with a bit more flair and business-friendly extras.

The design stands out with a dual-tone look and premium golden accents on the frame, hinge, camera module, and lens rings. It also gets the signature “Heart to the World” emblem on the back. Color options are Jihu Blue and Jixia Hong. Build-wise, it uses Advanced Armor Aluminum for the frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover display, and carries an IP48 rating. There’s a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor too.

The screens are an 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main foldable display (2,504 × 2,256, 20.9:18) paired with a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen (2,520 × 1,080, 20:9). Both hit up to 3,000 nits peak brightness and support HDR10+.

Camera setup includes a 200MP primary with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide with autofocus, a 10MP 3x telephoto, and dual 10MP selfie cameras. Everything can shoot 4K at 60fps, while the main and ultrawide go up to 8K at 30fps.

Under the hood sits the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, matched with 16GB of RAM and either 512GB or 1TB of storage. It launches on Android 17 with One UI 9.0 and is promised seven major OS updates, plus Galaxy AI and Samsung DeX support.

Battery is 5,000mAh with 45W wired charging and 20W Qi2.2 wireless. Connectivity covers 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, NFC, and Tiantong satellite communication for emergency calls and messages.

Samsung is bundling it in a special collector’s edition box that includes a 45W charger and a Kevlar protective case.

Pricing starts at 18,999 yuan (around $2,850) for the 16GB/512GB model and goes up to 21,999 yuan (around $3,300) for the 1TB version. As usual with the W series, it’s China-only for now.

(Source: Samsung)

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Huawei has a new accessory out that tries to solve the usual phone-cooling headache without the usual bulk. It’s called the Wind Chaser Cooling Stand, and they showed it off at their Double Eleven Renewal Season & All-Scenario New Product Launch Conference. He Gang (Director of Huawei and CEO of the Terminal BG) presented it himself.

The whole thing is built around an aluminum alloy body with a folding stand and a hidden hinge, so it looks like one clean piece when closed. It weighs just about 27 grams and can open up to 110 degrees, so it works fine in both portrait and landscape.

The interesting part is the cooling. This is Huawei’s first go at piezoelectric air cooling. Instead of a regular tiny fan with blades and a motor, it uses an ultra-thin 0.65 mm bladeless piezoelectric fan made with high-performance ceramic and a flexible vibration isolation system. It creates airflow by vibrating 29,000 times per second. There are two speed levels, and Huawei says the outlet wind speed is more than 100% higher than traditional miniature mechanical fans while staying extremely thin.

For sticking it to the phone, they went with micron-level suction cups based on the gecko principle. Nearly 400,000 micro-contact points give up to 40 newtons of adhesion, with no glue or magnets. It works with pretty much any phone and case, leaves no residue, and still holds after repeated use.

The price is 299 yuan, which roughly translates to $45. Official sales start November 7, 2026, on Huawei’s online store, authorized retailers, and experience stores. For people who want active cooling without a big clunky clip-on cooler, this is one of the cleaner attempts we’ve seen so far.

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iQOO has unveiled a new 8.8-inch tablet called the Pad Pro, and they’re calling it a “pocket e-sports behemoth.” In simpler terms, it packs flagship-level gaming hardware into a device that feels closer to a big phone than a regular tablet.

Inside, you’ve got a dual-chip setup: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 plus iQOO’s own Q3 gaming chip. The Q3 works with their QNSS super-rendering engine to give you 2K super-resolution, full-scene ray tracing, and lossless super-frame in supported games. Memory is LPDDR5X Ultra + UFS 4.1 across the board.

They also threw in some very specific gaming tools. There’s an FPS dark-area enhancement filter that makes enemy outlines and materials clearer in dark corners, ultra-sensitive zone touch with edge anti-mistouch and multi-finger jitter fixes, and a gyroscope that can sample up to 500 Hz.

Cooling is taken seriously here. It uses an Ultra-level Ice Dome quad-layer system with a 30 × 30 × 3.5 mm active fan that pushes up to 0.94 CFM, bidirectional intakes, dual vapor chambers, and a big slab of high-conductivity graphite. Total heat-dissipation area is over 23,000 mm². Official testing claims it holds an average of 60.2 fps in large open-world games running at ultra-high graphics and 60 fps.

Physically it’s the same compact package as the Pad Ultra: 8.8-inch 165 Hz AMOLED (1440 × 2304, 16:10, 8,000,000:1 contrast), 9,020 mAh battery with 66 W charging, just 5.74 mm thick and 298 g. You also get symmetrical dual speakers, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 Gen2, and face unlock. Cameras are a straightforward 13 MP rear (4K video) and 8 MP front.

Pricing and availability

It launched this evening, October 28, in China. Prices are as follows:

8GB + 256GB: 4,299 yuan (~$645)

12GB + 256GB: 4,699 yuan (~$705)

16GB + 256GB: 5,099 yuan (~$765)

12GB + 512GB: 5,399 yuan (~$810)

16GB + 512GB: 5,799 yuan (~$870)

Right now it’s China-only.

(Source: iQOO)

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Apple‘s first foldable iPhone is facing reports of inner display cracking, with affected units showing damage in at the same spot along the hinge. Now, a closer look inside the iPhone Duo suggests that a tiny hinge component could be responsible for at least some of these failures.

In his latest teardown, YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything took apart the iPhone Duo to investigate what might be causing the damage. After removing the inner display, he identified a particular hinge component directly behind the area where the screens have been breaking. He nicknamed it the “Pixel Pincher 9000” and suggested that it could be pressing against the display from behind.

The exact failure mechanism remains unconfirmed, but he suspects that a screw could be coming loose or a guiding component could be breaking off, allowing part of the hinge to poke into the back of the flexible display. Even a small protrusion could potentially damage the delicate panel as the phone is folded and unfolded.

The video host also demonstrated a separate problem: dust and sand can enter the hinge and accumulate behind the display. However, he believes this is different from the issue affecting brand-new iPhone Duo units. Dust particles could puncture the display at various locations, whereas the reported failures consistently occur around the same hinge component.

The distinction matters because it suggests that simply keeping the phone away from dusty environments may not prevent the specific cracking issue affecting some units.

Apple has acknowledged the display problem and advised affected customers to contact AppleCare for a replacement. However, the company has not explained what is causing the failures.

For now, JerryRigEverything’s teardown provides a plausible explanation rather than definitive proof. Confirming the suspected hinge defect would require examining affected devices and establishing exactly how the component interacts with the display during normal use.

(Source: JerryRigEverything)

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Apple’s first foldable phone has already run into some early trouble, with reports of inner-display damage popping up just days after launch. As people started pointing fingers at the hinge, one of the key suppliers has come out with a pretty firm response, rejecting any blame and even floating the idea of legal action.

South Korean component maker FineMTEC (also called Fine M-Tec) put out an official statement titled “Official Position Regarding Customer’s New Product Quality Issue.” In it, the company said the recent quality problems reported with certain foldable phones weren’t caused by defects in the parts it supplied. FineMTEC makes the internal backplates and hinge-related metal plates that help support foldable OLED displays, and market reports have linked it to the iPhone Duo. Interestingly, the company never actually named Apple or the iPhone Duo in the statement.

FineMTEC stressed that figuring out whether a specific part is responsible for a problem in a finished product needs proper technical checks. Foldable phones use a complicated mix of components and precise mechanical design, so it’s not fair to single out one piece without a full investigation. The company also said its parts meet the customer’s technical specs and quality standards through strict control processes.

In a sharper part of the statement, FineMTEC said it’s considering civil and criminal legal action against anyone who writes or deliberately spreads false information that hurts its reputation and credit.

Meanwhile, Apple has admitted that a small number of iPhone Duo units are having issues with the inner display and is telling affected customers to contact AppleCare for free replacements. Users in several countries have reported cracks along the central crease or bright lines showing up after only a limited number of folds.

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Apple isn’t done with its cheapest laptop just yet. Reports suggest a second-generation MacBook Neo is lined up for the first half of 2027.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the MacBook Neo 2 is expected sometime in the first six months of next year. The original Neo launched in March 2026, so a spring or early-summer follow-up would keep the roughly yearly update cycle going, even with the ongoing RAM and storage supply issues.

the big changes look to be a switch to the A19 Pro processor and a base memory bump from 8 GB to 12 GB. New colors are also expected on top of the current Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo options. A touchscreen for this model still seems unlikely. Pricing will probably climb from the original’s $599 starting point (which later settled at $699), but the Neo 2 should still sit as one of the better value options in Apple’s Mac lineup.

Around the same time, Apple is also expected to refresh the MacBook Air with the M6 chip. A full OLED upgrade for the Air is still further away.

These more affordable updates are coming while Apple gets ready for bigger moves higher up the range. The first touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models are set to be shown on October 28, and they’re expected to bring some design changes beyond the current MacBook Pro look.

For anyone looking for a more affordable Mac that still delivers solid performance, battery life, and price, the Neo 2 could offer some worthwhile improvements. Supply-chain pressures could still shift the exact timing or final specs, but the first-half 2027 window is the clearest guidance we have right now.

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Years after Microsoft gave up on its dual-screen experiment, a determined developer has given the Surface Duo 2 a pretty surprising second life by getting Apple’s operating system running on it. The result is a once-Android device that now looks and feels a lot like the Apple’s newly released foldable, without Apple having anything to do with it.

Developer SmuOS shared photos and details of the modified Surface Duo 2 with Windows Central. Even with a cracked display, the phone is running iOS 26.5.2. Because the developer used the official iPhone 17 Pro Max restore image, the system just identifies itself as that model.

Most of the interface scales reasonably well across the two screens and ends up looking similar to what you’d see on the new iPhone Duo or even an iPad. In Settings, for example, a sidebar sits on the left while the expanded options fill the rest of the space.

It’s not perfect, of course. The physical hinge bezel that splits the two displays is still a problem. In the Phone app, the 2, 5, and 8 buttons on the dialer get completely covered by that central gap. The same thing happens with notifications or text that lands right in the middle of the screen in other apps. Touch input works fine, but the whole thing is currently stuck at a modest 37fps.

SmuOS isn’t done yet. The plan is to get the Surface Pen working like an Apple Pencil, especially timely now that Apple has added Pencil support to its own iPhone Duo. There’s also interest in porting a newer iOS 27 build made for the iPhone Duo onto the Surface Duo 2 hardware.

What makes this interesting is that it’s not just simple emulation. The project involves booting Apple’s open-source XNU kernel with a custom UEFI loader on Snapdragon dual-screen hardware that Microsoft walked away from years ago. It’s still experimental and far from polished, but it shows how creative the modding community can be.

It also gives the original Duo line a pretty ironic new chapter at a time when Apple’s own product is already dealing with early hardware and software issues, including reports of screens breaking along the hinge within hours of use.

(Sources: SmuOS | Windows Central)

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The upcoming OnePlus Ace 7 series is packing some seriously high refresh rates, with a clear focus on faster touch response and more stable networking. It’s pretty clear they’re aiming the Ace 7 series at people who take mobile gaming seriously.

The company confirmed the series will come with a self-developed “e-sports triple chip” setup. That includes the touch response chip T3, the e-sports network chip G3, and the super display chip P4. The T3 supports a 520Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate and works with official game-coordinated zone touch for more precise control.

The G3 network chip is said to cut cellular game stuttering by 46%, reduce cellular game latency by 17%, and improve Wi-Fi network grabbing ability by 37%. On the display side, the P4 chip enables continuous 185Hz output, which should help keep motion looking cleaner during high-frame-rate gameplay.

Design-wise, the phones take a few cues from flagships. There’s a “hidden” air intake that uses aerodynamic principles for better airflow, plus a customizable “Interstellar Light Effect” breathing light for gaming vibes and notifications. They also get a metal frame and a new AG silk glass finish.

The Ace 7 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and introduces an industry-first dual-path airflow system. The idea is to keep frame rates stable while keeping temperatures under control. The whole lineup shares the same Oriental screen as the OnePlus 16, with a global 165Hz refresh rate that jumps to 185Hz in supported games. Camera-wise, there’s a 200MP main sensor, and the Pro model adds a 3.5x periscope telephoto.

Power comes from a big 9000mAh “glacier” battery paired with 100W super flash charging. OnePlus claims this setup can handle up to 7 hours of continuous 185fps gaming or 24 hours of video playback. The Ace 7 series is set to be unveiled on October 29.

(Source: OnePlus on Weibo)

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Samsung is spreading One UI 9 a bit further across its mid-range lineup in India, and a few popular models are now getting the stable update.

If you own a Galaxy M56, A35, F17, or M17, it’s worth checking your phone. The M56 is getting firmware M566BXXU7DZJ1, a 2.2 GB download that brings Android 17 along with the October 2026 security patch. The A35 (for those who skipped the beta) is receiving A356EXXUBEZJ2, a larger 2.7 GB package that also includes the same October patch. Meanwhile, the M17 and F17 are both rolling out builds ending in DZJ5 (around 2.4 GB each) with the security update included.

One UI 9 itself is Samsung’s latest software layer. Expect the usual mix of interface tweaks, smoother system performance, and the latest security fixes. Exactly which new features you get will depend on the phone’s hardware, so the mid-rangers won’t unlock every option available on the flagships.

As always with Samsung, the rollout is staged. Not every unit will see the update on the same day. If it hasn’t shown up yet, just wait a day or two and check again.

To look for it: open Settings → Software update → Download and install. Make sure you have enough battery, free storage, and a solid Wi-Fi connection before starting.

Samsung is still keeping its more affordable Galaxy phones reasonably up to date. Owners of these models get a fresher software experience and better protection without having to buy a new device.

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Apple just dropped a quiet but solid refresh for its most accessible 14-inch MacBook Pro. They kept the familiar formula while slipping in a meaningful performance bump right when a lot of people are eyeing an upgrade.

The big change is the new M6 chip. Apple’s first 2 nm silicon for this machine packs a 12-core CPU (two super cores, four performance cores, and six efficiency cores) and a 12-core GPU. Compared with the previous M5 model, you’re looking at roughly 20-30% better performance depending on the task, with graphics and on-device AI workloads seeing the bigger gains.

Memory starts at 16 GB (configurable up to 32 GB) with bandwidth climbing to 170 GB/s, and storage options run from 1 TB to 4 TB. Pair that with the same 72.4 Wh battery and you get up to 24 hours of video streaming or 16 hours of web browsing.

Everything else stays pretty much the same, which is a little expected. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED panel is unchanged: 3024 x 1964 resolution, 120 Hz ProMotion, and that strong 1,600-nit peak HDR brightness.

Ports are identical: three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, and a headphone jack. You also get Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, the six-speaker system, and a 12MP Center Stage camera. The chassis is still 1.55 cm thick and weighs 1.55 kg, available in Space Black or Silver. A nano-texture display option is there if you want less glare, though it costs extra.

Pricing and availability:

Pricing holds the line at $1,999 for the base 16 GB / 1 TB configuration, the same starting point as the outgoing model. Bumping to 24 GB of memory adds $200, 32 GB adds $400, and the nano-texture finish is another $150. Pre-orders open tomorrow, October 28, with the first units shipping November 6.

(Source: Apple)

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