Oppo Reno 15c goes official with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC

Oppo has finally unveiled the Reno 15c in China. The phone was originally teased during the Reno 15 and Reno 15 Pro launch back in November. The Oppo Reno 15c is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC and paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It comes with a flat 6.59-inch AMOLED display that offers a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 2760×1256 pixels. The panel is rated to deliver a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. The phone also features an in-display optical fingerprint scanner. At the back, the Reno 15c gets a triple camera setup with a 50MP...

December 15, 2025 at 08:20AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yL9QEBh

Top 10 trending phones of week 50

As the smartphone market takes a breather ahead of the holiday season we saw a very familiar face return as the most popular in our database. In the absence of big name announcements, the Samsung Galaxy A56 managed to add another gold medal to its unrivaled cabinet. The Poco F8 Ultra thus settled for second place after two weeks on top, while another long-time favorite completes the podium - the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14301, 1#] Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra took fourth, while OnePlus 15 climbed up to fifth position. We then have the Galaxy A17 in sixth and the...

December 15, 2025 at 07:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/qMW9Cid

16GB RAM phones' existence threatened by memory shortage

The memes about RAM prices are funny and all, but the consequences of the memory supply crunch are anything but. Word on the street is that 16GB RAM phones will become extinct next year and we will see the return of budget phones with 4GB RAM. We've already seen some flagships with hiked prices compared to their predecessors, and we are now hearing that Samsung plans to bump up the prices of its mid-range lineup in India. However, raising prices is not a universal fix. In price-sensitive markets, smartphone manufacturers will choose to cut costs instead of going up the price ladder....

December 15, 2025 at 03:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MlunGSH

Google Pixel Watch 4 hands-on review

The Pixel Watch 4 is Google’s latest stab at the premium smartwatch market. As the successor to last year's Pixel Watch 3, the new model may not look all that different on the surface. But underneath that domed exterior is a slew of improvements, including a new display, an updated chipset, longer battery life with faster charging, improved fitness tracking, and Google's latest Wear OS software with Material 3 Expressive design. Starting at $349 for the 41mm version, the Pixel Watch 4 appears poised to claim the title of the best Android smartwatch on the market. But is it any good?...

December 15, 2025 at 12:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MmChe84

Samsung expected to increase Galaxy A series prices in India

The Galaxy A37 and A57 are expected to drop next month, and usually, the current models become more affordable. However, according to the latest tip, the company is planning to hike the prices of Galaxy A models in India by around INR 1,000. The Galaxy A56, on the other hand, will see its price go up by INR 2,000. The new prices will go into effect next week as early as Monday. The most probable reason for the price hikes is the cost of memory chips. You've probably already seen the memes online. They are all about a shortage in the memory segment due to soaring demand for HBM and...

December 14, 2025 at 09:33AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/02UDBJe

Weekly poll results: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is surprisingly popular

Last week’s poll ends with interesting results – the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is surprisingly popular. Okay, the plurality of people is turned away by its price, but those people still find the form factor appealing. Add those who are willing to spend as much as necessary to get into the new form factor early plus those who are on the fence and are waiting and the Z TriFold crosses the 50% mark. It’s rare to see a fresh idea in the mobile space get so much support out of the gate – super-slim phones experienced the exact opposite situation. What we find particularly interesting is how...

December 14, 2025 at 06:17AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/gfbJlrw

OnePlus Open receives Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 update in North America

The OnePlus Open received the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 stable update in India and Europe last month, and now the rollout has expanded to North America. The foldable is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.1.300 update in North America with firmware version CPH2551_16.0.1.300(EX01). The update introduces fluid drag-and-drop animations for Home screen icons, widgets, and folders, while the Trinity Engine optimizes the workload and resources to maintain smooth performance across different usage scenarios. Furthermore, the Photos app gets a visual update for an immersive experience, while...

December 14, 2025 at 04:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VtTBFaM

Chargers explained - how to pick up the right phone charger

The answer to the question “what charger should I use for my phone?” used to be simple – the right charger came in the box. That hasn’t been true for a while now, at least not for most phones in most regions. Now you are expected to go out and buy your own charger. But which one? The main problem is that the U in USB is a lie – it’s universal only if you are okay with outdated data speeds and slow charging. If you want more than 480Mbps and 10W, then things are a lot more fractured. There are standards that come from the USB Implementers Forum and all phones do support them as a...

December 14, 2025 at 12:51AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/U1ItCKX

Redmi confirms the Note 15 5G's battery capacity

A couple of days ago, Redmi officially started its teaser campaign for the upcoming Note 15 5G, revealing that it has a 108MP main camera just like its predecessor. Today, the brand has also revealed that the Redmi Note 15 5G comes with a 5,520 mAh battery. That capacity was already rumored, and it's good to see it confirmed. For what it's worth, it's 410 mAh larger than the Redmi Note 14 5G's. The battery will support 45W wired charging, and Redmi claims it will last you 1.6 days of usage, whatever that means. It also promises "up to 5 years battery life", which we assume means it...

December 13, 2025 at 07:35AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Lscj95N

Google Translate is now powered by Gemini, includes live translations on headphones

Today Google is finally revamping Google Translate, infusing it with Gemini capabilities in order to improve translations, especially on phrases with nuanced meanings like idioms, local expressions, or slang. This, Google says, is state-of-the-art translation quality, and you can find it in Google Search and in the Translate app on iOS and Android. The update is rolling out in the US and India today translating between English and "nearly 20 languages" including Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and German. There's also a new beta experience that lets you hear real-time...

December 13, 2025 at 04:33AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/e0VbaGw

Swiss Competition Commission is now investigating Apple for iPhone NFC access

Apple has found itself in the crosshairs of the European Commission many times over the past few years, and now it's also being investigated by the Swiss Competition Commission (SCC). This has to do with access to NFC on iPhones. Apple started to allow third-party access to the NFC chip last year, following an initial opening up in the EU. But if you want to use the iPhone's NFC chip, you need to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay the fees it requests, and that is precisely what the SCC is investigating. Namely, the SCC is trying to ascertain whether Apple's terms...

December 13, 2025 at 02:21AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4kroNjY

A folding screen replacement for the Galaxy Z TriFold will sting

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold went on sale in Korea today, promptly selling out despite its huge price point (around $2,400 at the current exchange rate). Speaking of huge price points, we just found out how much a replacement for the inner folding screen will cost for the TriFold. In Korea, this repair will be priced at KRW 1,657,500 at the lowest level. That's approximately $1,122, which makes this officially the most expensive Samsung smartphone screen replacement in history, but given the type of display we're talking about here, that's not really surprising, is it? Luckily,...

December 13, 2025 at 12:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/I4GsvWc

Honor X8d is official with a big battery and a 4G-only chipset

Despite not being officially announced, the Honor X8d is now listed in Kyrgyzstan. It currently shows as out of stock, but that will undoubtedly change soon. Unfortunately this means we can't tell you the price, but we do have the specs along with the official images you can see below. So, the Honor X8d comes in blue, grey, and black with a 6.77-inch 1080x2392 AMOLED touchscreen, the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 SoC, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. An IP65 dust and splash resistance rating is provided. Honor X8d official...

December 12, 2025 at 05:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fAFsa9L

You can now control the DJI Neo 2 with your Apple Watch

The DJI Neo 2 drone was launched internationally in November, and today a new update lets you control the drone entirely from your Apple Watch. This works with the Apple Watch Series 8 and later, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra 3. The new DJI Neo 2 firmware, which unlocks this functionality, is labeled v01.00.0500. You also need the latest version of the DJI Fly app - v1.19.4. And that's it. DJI says this will prove especially useful for sports scenarios like cycling and running, and of course you can think of many more times when grabbing your phone or controller is...

December 12, 2025 at 03:09AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pjZ36tB

This case will add a second display to your iPhone 17 Pro

Every so often, an interesting product idea comes along that could be useful if executed right. This one is an iPhone case, called the Selfix, from the brand Dockcase. The case is designed for the iPhone 17 Pro series and adds a secondary display to the back. The Selfix case offers a circular 1.6-inch AMOLED touch display at the back with a 480 x 480-pixel resolution. The rear display’s primary purpose is to let you use the higher-quality 48MP rear cameras for selfies and video recording. It also makes ultrawide group selfies possible, something that the front camera can’t match....

December 12, 2025 at 01:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bdS7lh9

Opera Neon agentic AI browser finally becomes available to everyone, but there's a catch

Today, Opera has announced that it's opening up public access to Opera Neon, which is its experimental browser for AI power users, "who wish to get access and make the most of the newest AI technologies as they emerge". Neon has been available in a closed "Founders" phase since October 2 - think of it like a closed beta. Now we're in the open beta phase, and anyone can join - on Windows and Mac. Neon is described by its maker as "an agentic browser". It uses AI agents to perform tasks and even code web apps rather than just display web pages. It also gives you access to Gemini 3 Pro...

December 11, 2025 at 11:51PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/V5sry1I

Poco M8 Pro specs leak via certification

Poco recently released the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, but the brand isn't taking any time off after that - it's apparently getting ready to unveil the M8 Pro soon. Some of this phone's specs have been outed by the FCC through its certification process. So, the Poco M8 Pro comes with a battery rated at 6,330 mAh, which will most likely translate into an advertised typical capacity of 6,500 mAh. This will charge at up to 100W. The phone supports Wi-Fi 6E dual-band, 5G, Bluetooth, and NFC. Poco M7 Pro Disappointingly, it seems like it may launch running HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. It...

December 11, 2025 at 08:05AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/e3JxTA0

Android gets the ability to share live video with emergency services

Google has announced a new feature called Android Emergency Live Video, and it's pretty much what you'd assume it would be based on the name - the ability to share live video with emergency services. And it works "in a single tap" too, because in an emergency every second counts. During an emergency call or text, a dispatcher can request live video from your phone, and you can start securely streaming with just one tap. The video will let emergency responders quickly assess the situation and get you the help you need. With the real-time view they can also guide you through life-saving...

December 11, 2025 at 07:05AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/FNKMtWg

vivo X200T is coming, here's what it is

According to a new rumor, vivo is working on a new device that it will call X200T. That's a strange name for this brand, and if you're wondering what to expect, this will allegedly be "a mix of the X200 and X200 FE". It's expected to launch in India by the end of January. It definitely sounds like a weird release considering the fact that the X300 and X300 Pro have just become available in India, so a new device in the X200 line may feel instantly outdated in comparison. vivo X200 FE The X200T is said to be similar in size to the X200 FE, which has a 6.31-inch touchscreen. The...

December 11, 2025 at 06:05AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xJgp1wI

You can now use Adobe Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat in ChatGPT for free

Today, Adobe has announced that you can use its Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat tools right inside ChatGPT. Of course, this means you can simply tell the chatbot what you want to accomplish and it will use Adobe's products. Then you can keep the conversation going by requesting changes. Thus, you can easily edit images with Photoshop, whether that be adjusting just a specific part, fine-tuning settings like brightness, contrast, and exposure, or applying creative effects like Glitch and Glow, all while preserving the quality of the image. You can also personalize designs with...

December 11, 2025 at 12:19AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EG6vqce