Google Maps tests power-saving navigation mode on Android

Google tests a minimalist power-saving mode in Google Maps for Android that keeps navigation running with grayscale UI and voice guidance when battery is low.

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 on 3nm N3E: specs, 2026 debut

Insider leaks detail MediaTek Dimensity 9500 on 3nm N3E: Cortex-X925 + X4/A720 CPU, Immortalis-G925 GPU at 1.6 GHz; software-tuned refresh, launch in Q1 2026.

Bigme HiBreak S: E Ink smartphone with Android 14, 4G

Bigme HiBreak S is a 5.84-inch E Ink smartphone on Android 14 with 4G, 6/128 GB, dual SIM and full phone apps. Eye-friendly, efficient, with prices from $249.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: 3nm Oryon CPU, benchmarks

Explore Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: TSMC 3nm Oryon CPU, Adreno 840, early benchmarks (AnTuTu, Geekbench, Aztec 1440p) and early phones from OnePlus and Honor

Samsung Galaxy S26: AI leap, Exynos 2600 and new cameras

Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 with revolutionary AI, a 2 nm Exynos 2600 and upgraded cameras. Benchmarks hint at wins over Snapdragon Gen 5 and S26 Ultra tweaks.

macOS 27 ends Intel Mac support as Rosetta winds down

Apple confirms macOS 27 as the last release for Intel Macs, while Rosetta enters a limited, two-version phase-out as macOS targets Apple Silicon exclusively.

Android Auto beta 15.6 adds experimental docked widgets

Beta 15.6 brings experimental widgets to Android Auto, docking them beside the main panel. Project Earth adapts widgets without app updates, challenging CarPlay

Herodotus Android banking trojan mimics human taps, swipes

ThreatFabric exposes Herodotus, an Android banking trojan that mimics human taps to evade detection, steals logins and 2FA via overlays, targeting Italy.

Apple's EU lobbying surges in 2024: €7m and 76 meetings

Apple spent €7m lobbying in the EU in 2024, holding 76 high-level meetings as Big Tech boosts spending. Learn how it ties to antitrust fights and the DMA push.

Voyah Taishan SUV: HarmonyOS 5, AI cabin, 32 speakers

Explore the Voyah Taishan’s premium EV interior: HarmonyOS 5 voice AI, zero-gravity seats, and a 2,300W VOYAH Sound system with 32 speakers. Sales Nov 2025.

Retroid Pocket 6 pre-orders paused after design backlash

Retroid Pocket 6 pre-orders paused after design backlash. Fans want lower buttons removed and the stick above the D-pad as Retroid refines the handheld.

Cubot KingKong Mini 4: compact rugged phone debuts Nov 11

Discover the Cubot KingKong Mini 4: a compact rugged smartphone with IP68/IP69K, MIL-STD-810H, brighter display, improved camera, Widevine L1. Launching Nov 11.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: 2nm, LPDDR6, UFS 5.0

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: TSMC 2 nm N2P, LPDDR6 and UFS 5.0 for faster on-device AI, improved efficiency, and a possible 2026 launch amid rising flagship costs.

Samsung Exynos 2600 hits record Geekbench, tops Snapdragon

Samsung's Exynos 2600 hits record Geekbench scores, edging Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Rumors suggest two chip tiers for Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge rumors: 'More Slim' in 2026?

Samsung is developing a Galaxy S26 Edge under the 'More Slim' codename: ultra-thin design, curved display edges, possible 2026 launch, strategy vs iPhone Air.

Nvidia invests $1B in Nokia to power AI-driven 5G/6G

Nvidia invests $1B in Nokia to accelerate AI-RAN, 5G and 6G networks. Funds back AI and cloud solutions; T-Mobile to trial the AI-driven system in 2026.

Doogee BoneBeat Swim: IP68 bone conduction headphones

Doogee BoneBeat Swim: IP68 waterproof bone conduction headphones for swimmers. 32GB MP3 onboard, Bluetooth mode, battery up to 7 hours. Swim-ready design.

Xiaomi rolls out HyperOS 3 on Android 16 to more devices

Xiaomi begins China rollout of HyperOS 3 on Android 16, with performance gains, customization, AI features and cross-device continuity for phones and tablets.

Sound Blaster Re:Imagine: modular DAC hub with AI and Wi‑Fi

Explore Sound Blaster Re:Imagine, a modular audio hub with 32‑bit DAC, AI NPU, Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth. Built for creators and streamers; from $329 on Kickstarter.

TECNO Slim wins MUSE 2025: record-thin smartphone, long life

Discover how TECNO Slim, a record-thin smartphone, won MUSE Design Awards 2025 with 5,160 mAh power, 45 W fast charging, 144 Hz AMOLED, and IP64 durability.