vivo is working on a vlogging camera to compete with the DJI Osmo Pocket line

DJI's Osmo Pocket 3, launched back in 2023, has been an incredible hit with vloggers and YouTubers, thanks to its good video recording quality, gimbal stabilization, and pocketable form factor. DJI is expected to come out with a highly anticipated successor any day now, but in the meantime it looks like it's getting some new competition. vivo has confirmed to Chinese media outlets that it is working on a vlogging camera of its own. This will compete with the upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4, using vivo's experience with smartphone cameras. It will be compact, of course, but unfortunately no...

February 05, 2026 at 05:19AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/sSwpv0U

Firefox lets you disable all AI-powered features

After Google and Microsoft added AI-powered features to their Chrome and Edge browsers, Firefox was quick to follow and offered a handful of AI features to its users. Those include an AI tool for tab grouping, AI-powered translation and even quick access to an AI chatbot. However, not everyone is on board with the new AI push from companies, and a lot of users expressed their dissatisfaction with Mozilla's decision to shove yet another AI functionality down users' throats. That's why Firefox is adding an AI kill switch with the upcoming February 24 update. Mozilla's CEO,...

February 05, 2026 at 03:51AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fS8lIWJ

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot is now available to everyone in the US, with a catch

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot has been available only to those enrolled in Early Access so far, but that changes today. Now, everyone in the US can access Alexa+. The catch is that those who subscribe to Amazon Prime get free and unlimited use. If you aren't a Prime member, you can either pay $19.99 per month for it, or use the Alexa+ Chat, which is " a text-based chat interface to get quick answers, plan, research, and explore new topics". This is free, but Amazon says it "will be limited based on use", without going into any further detail. Alexa+ is powered by large language models...

February 05, 2026 at 02:21AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yH2KEkC

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max

Today Apple has started selling officially refurbished versions of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Their prices are discounted by 12% to 22% compared to the company's current new pricing (for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, which are still offered as new), or compared to the original pricing for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, which have both been discontinued. The exact prices are in the table below, where you can compare each device's launch price in September of 2024, the current pricing for new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus units, and the cost...

February 05, 2026 at 12:47AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/kef7xHn

Huawei and Oppo could use square selfie sensor in future phones

Apple used a square sensor for the selfie camera on the iPhone 17 series, and a new rumor suggests other brands may now follow suit. Huawei and Oppo may be the first Chinese brands to adopt the new square sensor in their upcoming phones. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims that Huawei and Oppo are testing 1:1 sensors for front-facing cameras. According to the leak, Huawei could introduce the square selfie sensor on its camera-focused mid-range smartphones, possibly the Nova 16 series. Oppo, meanwhile, is reportedly planning to use the square front camera sensor on its flagship...

February 04, 2026 at 08:20AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GDurWXB

It's the end of the line for Samsung's Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra

While Samsung's latest flagships receive seven years of security updates (and seven major Android OS updates), that hasn't always been the case. And so, five years after their release, the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra are no longer going to receive any updates from this point forward. The trio launched in January of 2021, and they were each promised to receive four major Android updates and five years of security patches. Those five years are up now. So, if you own one of these three phones, perhaps now is the best time to start looking for a replacement, seeing as how you won't be...

February 04, 2026 at 04:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/71wJaIv

vivo X300 series may expand soon, as X300e spotted online

vivo may soon expand its X300 series with a new addition, and no, it’s not the much rumored vivo X300 Ultra. According to a new report, an X300e variant has now been spotted online. The report claims that a vivo X300e has been spotted in the GSMA IMEI database. While the listing doesn’t disclose any specs, it does confirm the device’s moniker. If the listing is accurate, this would mark the first time the X series has introduced an ‘e’ variant. Previously, vivo has launched ‘FE’ models and, more recently, the ‘T’ variant with the vivo X200T. The vivo X Fold6 was also spotted in...

February 04, 2026 at 02:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/o8FtOeB

New Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro renders leak

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro alongside the Galaxy S26 family later this month, and today some official-looking renders of the earbuds have been outed. As you can see, the case design for both is similar, with a rounded square shape and a transparent lid. Just like with the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro, the Buds4 seem to lack a silicone tip, while the Buds4 Pro do have it. Samsung Galaxy Buds4 leaked renders Thus you can pick your preferred style - in-ear (Buds4 Pro), or semi-in-ear (Buds4). The Buds4 are thus similar to Apple's non-Pro AirPods,...

February 04, 2026 at 12:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bC8WJ5G

Redmi A7 Pro certifications reveal its main specs

Redmi is working on the A7 Pro, which has just been certified for sale in the UAE by TDRA. This certification has revealed the name, as well as the phone's model number: 25128RN17Y. The device has also been certified in Thailand by NBTC and in Indonesia by SDPPI with the model number 25128RN17A. It's even passed through the FCC with the model number 25128RN17L. All of these certifications have uncovered that the Redmi A7 Pro is powered by the Unisoc T7250 4G-only SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM, and 64/128GB of storage. The phone has a 6.9-inch display, and a 6,000 mAh battery with...

February 03, 2026 at 06:21AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rpcoMi2

Infinix Note 60, Note 60 Pro, Note 60 Ultra RAM and storage amounts revealed

Infinix is working on the Note 60 series, which will encompass the Note 60, Note 60 Pro, and Note 60 Ultra. The Ultra is designed by Pininfarina. Today we found out that the Note 60 will be offered with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage, and the Note 60 Pro in three RAM/storage combos: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB. Infinix Note 60, Note 60 Pro, and Note 60 Ultra RAM/storage options The Ultra will have 12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of storage. This information comes from the Carlcare India website, which is the official online portal for authorized after-sales for Infinix. The...

February 03, 2026 at 04:39AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/E6mBgsG

Redmi K Pad 2 / Xiaomi Pad Mini 2 specs leak, Bose speakers rumored

The Redmi K Pad launched in June last year as the brand's premier flagship small tablet, and according to a new rumor out of China, this device's successor is already in development. The Redmi K Pad 2 will allegedly arrive before the end of June, with the same 8.8-inch LCD screen with 165Hz refresh rate and 1880x3008 resolution as its predecessor. Xiaomi Pad Mini The new tablet will be powered by the Dimensity 9500 SoC, and will have a 9,000 mAh battery - both are upgrades from the original K Pad's Dimensity 9400+ and 7,500 mAh, respectively. The K Pad 2 will have dual X-axis...

February 03, 2026 at 03:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tQM1DXU

New details about the Nothing Headphone (a) emerge

While Nothing did not share any details about its audio products in its recent YouTube video discussing its 2026 lineup, a leak from last year suggested that the brand is working on a Headphone (a). Now, fresh details about the over-the-ear headphones have surfaced online. According to a Dealabs report, the Nothing Headphone (a) will debut on March 12, with pre-orders set to begin on March 5. The headphones will be priced €159 in EU regions, whereas in the UK, they could carry a price tag of £149. Further, the report states that the Headphone (a) will be sold in Black, Pink, White,...

February 03, 2026 at 01:12AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/gTz7LRp

vivo Y31d unboxing

Let's get back to basics - great battery life, reliable build, reasonable price - that's the vivo Y31d! Even its name is far removed from the modern trends. The Y31d quietly launched this week and we're just in time for an unboxing. The phone ships with a full set of accessories - a case, a 44W charger, and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Unboxing the vivo Y31d You have a choice of Glow White and this subdued Starlight Gray. The phone is pretty reasonably sized at 166.6 x 78.4 x 8.39mm and weighs only 219g. Those dimensions don't reflect the massive 7,200mAh power pack hidden inside,...

February 02, 2026 at 07:23AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/M5Fr7nP

iQOO 15R's battery capacity and software support duration revealed

The iQOO 15R is launching on February 24 for under INR50,000. iQOO has already confirmed that the 15R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, run OriginOS 6, and have two color options. Now, the brand has revealed some more details about the iQOO 15R, including its battery capacity. iQOO has set up a promo page for the iQOO 15R on its Indian website, with some footnotes, and one of them reveals the 15R will pack a 7,600 mAh battery. The smartphone will receive OS updates for up to four years and security updates for up to six years. Additionally, the iQOO 15R will have the Q2...

February 02, 2026 at 05:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DJ7d2Fu

Top 10 trending phones of week 5

Xiaomi unveiled two new Redmi phones this week and they are clearly soaking in the spotlight. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max topped our trending chart, while the Turbo 5 took the third spot. Between them is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which also made plenty of headlines as leaks kept pouring in. The Galaxy A56 took fourth, ahead of another Xiaomi pair - the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ ranking just ahead of the Redmi Note 15 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14326, 1#] We then have the vanilla member of the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup, followed by the outgoing Galaxy S25 Ultra. Another new...

February 02, 2026 at 02:21AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xJwlG2R

Google Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones surface in new colors

Google unveiled the Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones last August in Iris and Hazel colors, which are expected to be joined by two new color models that have surfaced online. The new color versions of the Google Pixel Buds 2a are expected to be called Fog and Berry. The charging cases of both models are white from the outside, while the inside matches the color of the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds 2a's Fog model The differences between the Iris and Hazel models launched last year, and the upcoming Fog and Berry versions are only cosmetic since the specs and features remain the same....

February 01, 2026 at 11:59PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4fFmUuB

OnePlus 16 specs leak online

It is still early days in terms of OnePlus 16 leaks since the phone is slated to launch sometime in Q4 2026. Hence, take these preliminary specs with a grain of salt. Still, the OnePlus 16 is shaping up as one heck of a flagship. The phone’s display is said to be a flat BOE X5 OLED panel with a 1220p resolution and a whopping 240Hz refresh rate. Underneath the hood, we might see a Pro version of Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 chipset, rumored to reach insane 6GHz clock speeds. It is paired with LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Unfortunately, the storage will be...

February 01, 2026 at 06:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Usqnmr9

Google confirmed it is closing free YouTube background playback loopholes

Most users tend to associate and purchase YouTube Premium to remove ads on the popular platform. However, there are a few other features Google locks behind that paywall as well. Most notably – background playback. That said, for quite some time now, crafty developers and their respective users have enjoyed ways of getting the feature for free. The simplest approach was to use a third-party browser like Samsung Internet, Brave or Vivaldi (to name a few) to play content in the background. After an avalanche of user reports over the past few days, Google has finally confirmed that it is...

February 01, 2026 at 04:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/OxbZyTk

Huawei FreeClip 2 review

Huawei is no stranger to experimenting with device form factors and its FreeClip 2 are a prime example. These are the successors to the original Huawei FreeClip earbuds, which brought the C-bridge design, which “clips” around your ear and beams sound without making contact with your ear canal. The second-gen FreeClips come with a noticeably smaller footprint for both the earbuds and case, alongside updated sound which Huawei proudly claims offers 100% stronger volume output. Despite the sleeker size, Huawei still claims up to 9 hours of usage from the buds on a single charge and up to...

February 01, 2026 at 02:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BHm63Yz

Ayaneo reveals the chipset powering its Pocket Play smartphone

Ayaneo started teasing the Pocket Play, its first smartphone, back in November, and then in December it showed us what it would look like, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vibes and all. Today, Ayaneo has finally revealed the chipset sitting at the helm of the Pocket Play. It's MediaTek's Dimensity 9300. That's an odd choice, given that the SoC in question came out in 2023. Sure, it was MediaTek's top dog of 2023, but it's more than two years old. And if, we assume for pricing purposes, Ayaneo wanted to go with MediaTek instead of Qualcomm (since MediaTek's top of the line SoCs are always...

February 01, 2026 at 12:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/46YHPM3