Samsung Galaxy Ring battery drain: complaints, refunds
Owners report Samsung Galaxy Ring battery drain dropping days to hours, with some citing swelling. Samsung offers replacements/refunds amid support woes.
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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro spotted in IMEI database leak
An IMEI database entry for model A069P suggests the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is in the works. No specs yet, and launch not imminent as Nothing targets mid-range.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Gen 6: 2 nm in 2026
Qualcomm preps Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8975) and Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 (SM8950) on a 2 nm process for 2026, after Gen 5 gains in CPU, GPU, AI, and 5G X85.
Redmi K90 hits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite, Android 16
Geekbench reveals the Redmi K90 with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 16GB RAM and Android 16/HyperOS 3. Expect 100W fast charging and chip split between base and Pro.
SAIC Volkswagen IQ.Pilot arrives on 2026 Pro models
SAIC Volkswagen brings IQ.Pilot driver-assistance to 2026 Passat Pro, Tiguan L Pro and Teramont Pro, developed with Zhiyu, plus pricing and lifetime warranty.
China debuts Zhitai, an AI agent for typhoon forecasting
Discover Zhitai, China's first AI agent for typhoon forecasting, delivering minute-level track and intensity updates, impact assessments, and mitigation tips.
Samsung cuts 2-nm wafer price to lure clients from TSMC
Samsung cuts 2-nm wafer costs by nearly a third to challenge TSMC, boost fab use, and win AI chip deals, including a $16.5B Tesla pact and possible xAI orders.
iPhone 17 shakes China market: big upgrades, same price
Apple’s iPhone 17 is reshaping China’s smartphone market: 256GB, A19 3 nm, LTPO OLED ProMotion 1-120 Hz, still $799. Xiaomi 17 shipments reportedly cut by 20%.
Apple MacBook Pro OLED, M6 chips, Samsung panels in 2026
Apple will launch OLED MacBook Pro models with M6 chips in Q4 2026, using Samsung’s 14- and 16-inch panels. Production starts Q3; pricing may shape adoption.
PlayStation 5 CFI-2100 hits Europe with cooling fix, lighter
Discover the refreshed PlayStation 5 CFI-2100: now on sale in Europe with a liquid metal cooling fix, lighter, more efficient build, and revised 825 GB SSD.
Samsung and Toyota expand Smart Signage in dealerships
Samsung and Toyota expand Smart Signage across dealerships, with 23,000+ displays in Europe. Interactive car buying and MagicINFO remote control boost sales.
Tesla, Apple eye glass substrates to boost AI chips
Tesla and Apple are exploring glass substrates to cut warpage and enhance AI chip performance for FSD, iPhone and data centers. Talks are early; interest grows.
OnePlus 15 teased with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Oct 27
OnePlus 15 debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 1.15 mm bezels and a nanoceramic frame. China launch Oct 27, global rollout Nov 2025 at a lower price.
Google's new Android rules threaten sideloading and F-Droid
Google plans developer identity checks for Android, risking sideloading and stores like F-Droid. Critics warn security may come at the cost of openness.
Qualcomm bets on TSMC 2nm N2P for future Snapdragons
Qualcomm will build Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 7 on TSMC's 2nm N2P, dropping Samsung. What it means for performance, efficiency, and higher chip costs.
iPhone 17e in 2026: Apple's balanced budget flagship
Apple's iPhone 17e lands in 2026 with Dynamic Island, 60 Hz OLED, single rear camera and a pared-back A19 chip—flagship look at a lower price to tempt buyers.
OnePlus Ace 6 leak: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 7800 mAh, 165 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 detailed: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 1.5K 165 Hz OLED, 7800 mAh with 120W, up to 16GB/1TB, China launch and 15R for India with camera upgrades.
Galaxy S23 gets One UI 8 (Android 16): stable rollout begins
Samsung releases stable One UI 8 (Android 16) for Galaxy S23, S23+ and Ultra. New DeX, Secure Folder, Quick Share and refreshed apps. Rolling out in Korea.
iPhone Air storage upgrade fails: Apple's limits exposed
A modder’s attempt to expand an iPhone Air from 256 GB to 1 TB hit iOS errors and mystery NAND chips, highlighting Apple’s limits on DIY storage upgrades.
Xiaomi Retro Handheld Case turns 17 Pro/Pro Max into console
Xiaomi's Retro Handheld Console Case turns the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max into mini consoles with ABXY, D-pad and 200 mAh battery, for retro games on the 2nd screen.