Samsung Galaxy S26 series coverage wrap-up

We’ve waited 13 months for this, but the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is here – well, it’s on pre-order, it will be “here” on March 11. In case you missed the live reveal and our coverage, here are some shortcuts to the most important things that happened at today’s Galaxy Unpacked. Long story short, Samsung unveiled three new phones – the usual vanilla, plus and Ultra models – alongside the next generation of in-ear Galaxy Buds. There is no new VR hardware this time around and no murmurs of an Edge model. #review-body table li { list-style: none; font-size: inherit; ...

2026-02-26T01:02:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7XgHzcJ

Google wants to integrate Nano Banana into Maps next

Google's Nano Banana is probably the best AI image generator and editor, and the company knows it's got a very popular tool in its hands. So much so, that Google is now working on integrating Nano Banana into one of its most popular apps: Google Maps. If that sounds rather strange to you, you're not alone, but this is apparently happening, as the folks over at Android Authority have discovered some relevant code strings in the latest version of Google Maps. These are laying the groundwork for Nano Banana coming to Maps. In case you're wondering how you'd even use Nano Banana in...

2026-02-26T00:02:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yWsa62O

OnePlus 15T to get an ultra-thin magnetic cooling accessory, claims tipster

New details about the OnePlus 15T have surfaced. While OnePlus recently confirmed that the phone is coming soon, it stopped short of revealing a specific launch window. The device is claimed to arrive as a compact powerhouse. The latest leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, suggests the OnePlus 15T will support magnetic wireless charging. The tipster claims the device will also be compatible with Apple’s magnetic charging ecosystem. Alleged external magnetic cooling fan (left) for the OnePlus 15T OnePlus is also said to unveil a 1cm-thin external cooling fan that can...

2026-02-25T22:53:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MNCX8eT

vivo X300 Ultra's name and model number get confirmed by a new certification

The vivo X300 Ultra has now had its model number officially confirmed, thanks to its certification in Indonesia by SIRIM. As you can see in the image below, the X300 Ultra has the model number V2562. It was certified alongside the also upcoming X300 FE, which has the model number V2537. The X300 Ultra is expected to be unveiled next month, and earlier today it was tipped to support a dual-lens teleconverter kit, which would be an industry-first. This would have a 400mm fixed-focus prime lens while also supporting a 200mm focal length, but you'll only be able to use one focal length at...

2026-02-25T21:56:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/dE2z38s

YouTube Premium Lite becomes a much better deal with two new features

YouTube relaunched the Premium Lite subscription almost one year ago, in March of 2025, and now it's announced some exciting new features for this plan. While so far YouTube Premium Lite gave you "most videos" ad-free and nothing more, starting now there's also support for background play and downloads for "most videos". This is rolling out "in the coming weeks" everywhere YouTube Premium Lite is available. Regarding ads, the company still only promises you'll see "most videos" ad-free, not all of them like with the full subscription. Still, Premium Lite is cheaper than Premium,...

2026-02-25T04:00:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cz2UGYv

iQOO Z11x runs Geekbench revealing the MediaTek chip powering it

The upcoming iQOO Z11x was revealed to sport the model number I2507 through a certification back in early January, and now a prototype with that exact model number has been spotted in the Geekbench online database. As you can see from the screenshot below, the phone managed a single-core score of 1,057 and a multi-core score of 2,704 in Geekbench 6.6 for Android, but as usual we caution you against taking such results too seriously, since we are talking about pre-release prototypes after all. The iQOO Z11x is most likely powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, based on the...

2026-02-25T02:31:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cOBRijx

Samsung is reportedly making a million more Galaxy S26 Ultra units than initially planned

According to a new report from its home country of Korea, Samsung is upping its initial production run for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, due to be made official at its Unpacked event tomorrow. The company was allegedly planning to make around 2.5-2.9 million units initially, in the first two months, but this number has now been upped to 3.5-3.9 million units. That's about a one million increase, and it's definitely not small. This is, however, just a report from "an industry insider", so don't forget to take it with a pinch of salt. The reasoning for the increased initial...

2026-02-25T00:41:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uALi3Tl

The Honor Magic V6 will boast an IP69 rating, a tougher hinge and a new red color

Honor will officially introduce the Honor Magic V6 at the MWC on March 1. While the phone is still under wraps, the company decided to offer a peek at the work it has done to make its latest flagship foldable tougher. Honor Magic V6 in Red The V6 will be rated IP68 and IP69. IPX9-rated devices are already on the market (the Magic V5 is among them), note the first digit – “6” denotes that the phone is dust-tight. Almost every other foldable on the market is only rated “5” for dust protected (i.e. 5 means that some dust may get in but won’t damage the device, 6 means no dust gets in at...

2026-02-24T22:51:01Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HcWslU8

Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra's EU Energy Labels confirm their battery capacities

Samsung's Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are getting official in less than 48 hours, on February 25. Ahead of that, their mandatory EU Energy Labels have been outed today, and these confirm the phones' battery capacities once again. As rumored countless times before, the only one of the three that's getting a bigger battery than its predecessor is the vanilla S26. It has a battery rated at 4,175 mAh, which will be advertised as 4,300 mAh typical capacity. The Galaxy S26+ has a battery rated at 4,755 mAh, which will be marketed as 4,900 mAh typical capacity, while the Galaxy S26...

2026-02-24T04:03:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xuGqlJC

The European Realme 16 Pro has a smaller battery and better software support

Realme unveiled the 16 Pro for India back in January, and now the European model has been listed by the official site, revealing some key differences. Whereas the Indian model has a 7,000 mAh battery, the European one only gets 6,500 mAh. Furthermore, while the Indian model supports 80W wired charging, the European one only does 45W. [#InlinePriceWidget,14400,1#] In European markets, the phone is only offered with 8GB of RAM (paired with 256GB or 512GB of storage), but the Indian version is offered in a 12/256GB version too. NFC and eSIM are both supported in Europe but not in India,...

2026-02-24T02:03:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/qM0sPKQ

Oppo Find N6's special box contents exposed

Oppo is launching the Find N6 very soon, and ahead of that, today in China the purported contents of the Find N6 'gift box' (machine translated from Chinese) got outed. We assume not every Find N6 box will be outfitted with all this stuff, perhaps only those who pre-order will get the contents shown here, or this could be some special edition. Anyway, the box contents are impressive. You get the phone of course, a magnetic stand and charger, an aramid fiber case, a magnetic card holder, and a 20W power bank. The Find N6 is going to be powered by the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5...

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iPhone 18 Pro series enters test production phase, rumor claims

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September this year, with the iPhone Fold also likely to debut alongside them. A new leak now suggests the iPhone 18 Pro lineup has entered the test production phase. Tipster Fixed Focus Digital shared the details in a Weibo post. As per the leaker, the iPhone 18 Pro models are currently in the test production phase, where Apple conducts production validation runs to ensure there are no issues before the devices enter mass manufacturing. iPhone 17 Pro The production validation run will involve Apple using its...

2026-02-23T22:01:02Zvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/umQiHjg

Upcoming Chinese flagships may offer privacy display tech similar to Galaxy S26 Ultra

One of the most talked-about features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the Privacy Display, which uses new AMOLED technology to obscure on-screen content from prying eyes. According to a new leak, upcoming Chinese flagships may also offer a similar feature. Prominent tipster Digital Chat Station claims that Chinese smartphone makers have begun testing hardware-level privacy screen technology, similar to the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. vivo X300 Pro The tipster says the feature could appear in flagship smartphones launching around September this year. Recent rumors...

February 23, 2026 at 11:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Oali10c

Another rumor claims iPhone 18 Pro will get an upgraded selfie camera

Back in November last year, a report claimed that Apple would upgrade the selfie camera across the entire iPhone 18 lineup. A new rumor now corroborates the upgrade but suggests the improved front camera may be limited to the Pro models. According to tipster Whylab, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature 24MP selfie cameras, a claim that aligns with the November report that also pointed to a 24MP front sensor upgrade. If accurate, the new sensor should deliver improved performance for selfies, video calls, and low-light selfies. The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is also...

February 23, 2026 at 09:30AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/u3OxkG1

Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature showcased in leaked hands-on video

Just days ahead of the Galaxy S26 series launch event, real-life images and a hands-on video have surfaced on social media, offering a close look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaks highlight the Privacy Display feature, the S-Pen, and even reveal the phone’s benchmark scores. YouTuber Sahil Karoul managed to get his hands on the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, claiming that a retailer in Dubai already has the phone on sale. The YouTuber shared several videos and images of the phone on X, revealing key aspects of the device. In one clip, Karoul demonstrates the Privacy Display feature,...

February 23, 2026 at 08:25AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/atl4bFP

Top 10 trending phones of week 8

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been the most popular smartphone in our database for most of 2026's first two months, so no surprises it's still on top of our trending chart the week before its announcement. It's got the newly announced vivo V70 and Infinix Note 60 Pro keeping it company on the podium. The extension of lifecycles caused by surging RAM prices means the Galaxy A56 will get an even longer time in the spotlight - it placed fourth almost a full year after its debut. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] Behind it we have more newly announced phones - the Pixel 10a came in...

February 23, 2026 at 02:11AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LAwVvU9

Poco M8 5G review

February 22, 2026 at 08:17AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WESTu2n

WhatsApp might soon let you schedule messages to be sent automatically in chats

WhatsApp might soon let all users send messages automatically in chats, as it's working on a message-scheduling feature expected to work in both individual and group chats. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this under-development feature in the beta version 26.7.10.72 of WhatsApp for iOS. This feature, which might be called Scheduled Messages, would allow users to automatically send messages by scheduling them in advance. Just type a message, then choose the date and time you want it delivered automatically. The scheduled messages will be...

February 22, 2026 at 06:37AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tSprJ49

Deals: Pixel 10a arrives, but the Galaxy S25 FE and OnePlus 15R might be better deals

The mid-range smartphone market in the US is not in a good place – the most exciting launch in a while happened earlier this week with the unveiling of the Google Pixel 10a (though note that the phone will become available a couple of weeks from now). The Google Pixel 10a is mostly the same as the 9a. It uses the same 6.3” 1080p+ display (slightly brighter) now with Gorilla Glass 7i (replacing GG3), runs on the same Tensor G4 chipset and has the same 48+13MP camera. The battery capacity is the same too, 5,100mAh, though Google increased the wired (from 23W to 30W) and wireless (from 7.5W...

February 22, 2026 at 04:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/J5HfwEr

Galaxy AI turns into a multi-agent ecosystem, adds deep integration with Perplexity AI

Internal research at Samsung revealed that the majority of users, nearly 8 in 10, regularly use more than two AI agents. The company is working on improving Galaxy AI for the AI future. By adding multi-agent support, Samsung will make the experience of juggling several AIs much smoother. The revamped Galaxy AI will have integration for AI agents at the OS level. This will help Samsung stay on top of the quickly evolving AI field with seamless integration of new AI agents in a way that is consistent with the familiar Galaxy experience. Since the integration is at the system level, you...

February 22, 2026 at 01:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/iBZNWMF