Leak: Apple's foldable iPhone swaps Face ID for Touch ID
Leak details Apple's foldable iPhone: Touch ID power button replaces Face ID, robust hinge, 7.58-inch main display, under-display camera, tablet-like design.
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SPhotonix 5D memory crystals: 360 TB trials in data centers
British startup SPhotonix advances 5D glass memory for archival cold storage: 360 TB per disk, up to 13.8B-year durability, pilots in data centers in two years.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 delayed to 2026 amid accessory issues
Industry sources say the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is delayed to 2026 due to accessory QC issues. Leaks hint at a 20% larger battery and a possible December reveal.
iPhone 20 leak: bezel-free 4-sided curved display in 2027
Apple may skip iPhone 19: iPhone 20 tipped for a bezel-free, four-sided curved display with under-display Face ID by 2027, as LG and Samsung invest in OLED.
Chinese gamer's extreme rig makes shots, wind and rain real
See a Chinese gamer's extreme gaming setup that turns Arena Breakout shots, wind and rain into real sensations—an immersive rig blurring game and reality.
Smartphone RAM reset: chip shortage pushes 6–8 GB standard
A global memory chip shortage is reshaping smartphone RAM. Expect fewer 16 GB and 12 GB phones, with 6–8 GB the new norm—and budget models returning to 4 GB.
OPPO Reno 15c unveiled: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, pricing in China
Discover OPPO Reno 15c with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 6,500 mAh battery, 80 W charging, 50 MP cameras, 120 Hz AMOLED, ColorOS 16, and prices from 2,899 yuan in China.
ColorOS 16 (Android 16) stable hits OPPO F27 5G: AI upgrades
Stable ColorOS 16 (Android 16) rolls out to OPPO F27 5G in India, bringing OPPO AI toolkit, smoother multitasking, iPhone sync, camera upgrades and new themes.
Android Motion Cues: Google’s fix for phone motion sickness
Google is testing Android Motion Cues, visual anchors that sync with vehicle movement to reduce motion sickness. See how it works and when it might launch.
Japan's fabric speaker makes textiles sing, by Sensia
Discover Sensia's Fabric Speaker Portable from Japan: a flexible textile speaker that vibrates across its surface, reaches up to 68 dB, and rethinks room sound.
GameMT EX5: budget Android handheld with 1080p, mode dial
Meet the GameMT EX5, a budget Android handheld with a 5-inch 1080p IPS display, Helio G81, cloud gaming and emulators, Wi-Fi 5, and a unique mode dial.
FiiO SnowSky BEATBOX CD player with LDAC, speakers, FM
Discover FiiO's SnowSky BEATBOX portable CD player with bass-tuned speakers, LDAC Bluetooth, ripping support, FM radio, and a swappable 3500 mAh 18650 battery.
AMD nears Samsung Foundry deal for 2nm CPUs amid TSMC crunch
AMD is close to a Samsung Foundry deal to make 2 nm CPUs using SF2P, as TSMC capacity tightens. Timing to 2026, MPW plans, and Tesla and Apple's roles.
Xiaomi 20 vs iPhone 20: rumors of a symbolic 2027 skip
Rumors point to Apple marking 2027 with an iPhone 20, and Xiaomi likely to skip 19 for a Xiaomi 20. We analyze the branding strategy and premium rivalry.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra: 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Leaked specs of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra: 6.8-inch 2K OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP quad camera, ~7000 mAh battery, and a possible global launch.
Phone by Google beta adds Expressive Calling, urgent flags
Google is rolling out Expressive Calling in the Phone by Google beta, letting callers mark conversations as urgent and bypass Do Not Disturb. See what's new.
Google Translate gets Gemini boost and live translation
Google Translate now uses Gemini for nuanced translations, plus a beta of live translation in headphones. Rolling out on iOS and Android with learning tools.
Half-Life 3 set to launch with Steam Machine in spring 2026
Insider report: Valve plans Half-Life 3 as flagship for the new Steam Machine, targeting spring 2026, but soaring RAM prices delay the reveal and pricing.
Honor WIN leak: smartphones with built-in cooling fans
Insiders hint at a new Honor WIN smartphone series with a built-in cooling fan for gaming-grade performance and cooler temps, possibly debuting by Q1 2026.
Soxai Ring 2: compact sleep tracker with no subscription
Discover the Soxai Ring 2 with Deep Sensing PPG, 14-day battery, 100 m water resistance, and no subscription. In Japan for ¥39,980 with a compact design.