Poco F9 Pro in for review

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/poco-f9-pro-ifr/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Looking at the Poco F9 Pro, you'd be forgiven for not wanting an F9 Ultra. Yes, global users are getting a big battery reduction - the Redmi K100 Pro, on which the Poco F9 Pro is based, has a whopper of a battery at 8,580mAh, while the Poco makes do with 6,330mAh. But it's still not bad at all. In the hands, the Poco F9 Pro is a premium-feeling smartphone. It's glass on both sides and brushed metal in the middle. It's also a comfortable slab to handle for long periods, thanks to its reasonably sized 6.59-inch display. A key difference between the Poco F9 Pro and its Ultra...</p> September 2, 2026 at 06:11AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EpZATbm

vivo X500 Pro series video capabilities teased ahead of launch

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/vivo-x500-pro-max-video-demo/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>vivo recently began teasing its upcoming X500 series and has already confirmed several key camera features of the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The company has now offered a glimpse at the video capabilities of its upcoming Pro models. Last week, vivo confirmed that the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max will support 4K 240fps slow-motion video recording. The phones will feature a new primary rear camera that uses a custom Phantom 900 sensor co-developed by Sony and vivo’s Blueprint Imaging team. vivo also confirmed that the new sensor offers up to 17EV of dynamic range and 3-axis optical...</p> September 2, 2026 at 04:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/U4AHM3G

Google Pics launches to create and edit images in Google Docs, Slides, and Drive

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/google-pics/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Today Google is starting to make Google Pics available. Google Pics is a new service that is not to be confused with Google Photos or Google Images. Google Pics is billed by Google as providing you with "a suite of fine-tuned editing capabilities that let you generate images and make precise edits rather than starting from scratch". Why this couldn't just be a Gemini feature is unclear. It is also using Nano Banana, although Google doesn't say which version. Pics is both a standalone product and integrated into Google Workspace apps, starting with Slides, Docs, and Drive, so it will...</p> September 2, 2026 at 02:29AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KhXT46Q

Latest leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will launch in these new colors

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/iphone-18-pro-max-colors-new-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the color options for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series, and now there’s another one to add to the list. The latest leak reiterates some previous rumors, but notes that the new iPhones will be available in three color options. According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in Dark Cherry/Burgundy, Sky Blue, and Black colorways. The latest leak contradicts recent rumors that claimed the upcoming iPhones would also be offered in a silver colorway. If this turns out to be accurate,...</p> September 2, 2026 at 12:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/UyZVQ7Y

HMD Asha 305 Pro is on the way, marketing images and specs leak

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/hmd-asha-305-pro-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>HMD launched the Asha 305 in July, and now the brand is apparently working on a new device called the Asha 305 Pro. As the name implies, it will be a slightly better version of the Asha 305. The two marketing images below have been leaked today, along with the Asha 305 Pro’s specs. These come from a usually reliable source of HMD-related information. The Asha 305 Pro allegedly has a 5-inch FWVGA Fluid LCD screen, a 5MP rear camera with LED flash, a 2MP front camera with LED flash, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a removable 2,500 mAh battery. HMD Asha 305 Pro leaked...</p> September 1, 2026 at 03:12AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/q9vRMWb

Honor Magic9 Pro said to be the first Android phone with a square selfie sensor

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/honor-magic9-pro-selfie-camera-leak/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>According to Honor, the Magic9 series is set to launch in September, with a recent leak suggesting that the company could unveil two models at the event. Now, a tipster claims that the Magic9 Pro could be the first Android smartphone to feature a square selfie sensor. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the upcoming Honor Magic9 Pro, which is expected to be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, will be the first Android phone to feature a 1:1 square front-facing camera sensor. The Honor Magic8 Pro featured a 50MP selfie camera and a TOF 3D...</p> September 1, 2026 at 12:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1hN5Bq0

Alleged vivo X500 Pro Max photo and hands-on video reveal a massive camera island

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/vivo-x500-pro-max-camera-island/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The vivo X300 Ultra had an imposing camera – both in terms of quality and physical size – but the company may have something even bigger planned. An alleged photo and hands-on video of the vivo X500 Pro Max shows an absolute beast of a camera island with a rotating camera ring. Let’s look at the photo first – we’re not 100% sure, but we think that the phone on the left is the vivo X300 Ultra. And the phone on the right is allegedly the vivo X500 Pro Max. Look at that thing, it’s as wide as the phone itself! vivo X300 Ultra (left) and vivo X500 Pro Max (right, alleged image) Next...</p> August 31, 2026 at 03:17PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xpP1AlC

Poco F9 Ultra's EPREL label promises longer battery life, but warns of worse drop resistance

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/poco-f9-ultra-eprel-label-leaks/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Poco F9 Ultra will be unveiled tomorrow alongside the F9 Pro. Information on the Ultra has been uploaded to the EPREL database, but it’s not publicly accessible yet – which didn’t stop it from leaking, of course. It’s just the energy label, which gives the Ultra an A for energy efficiency. Compared to its predecessor, the Poco F8 Ultra, the upcoming model will have longer battery endurance with the official number set at 80 hours and 44 minutes – up from 67 hours for the old model. The battery is rated for 1,000 charge cycles, the same as before. EPREL labels: Poco F9 Ultra...</p> August 31, 2026 at 02:16PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QN4CzdE

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max does Geekbench ahead of launch

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/xiaomi-pad-9-pro-max-geekbench/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Xiaomi’s next flagship Android tablet will feature the brand’s own Xring O3 chip and it managed to leak on Geekbench. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max (M367FC) scored an impressive 3,471 points in the single-core test and 13,229 in the multi-core test. Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Geekbench test run This is a Geekbench 6 test, but it shows just how potent the Xring O3 is. The single-core score is slightly below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the multi-core test is 15-20% higher. Xiaomi’s chip features a 10-core CPU with 2 cores running at 4.36GHz, alongside 4 units at 3.69 GHz and 4 more at 3.15...</p> August 31, 2026 at 11:37AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uopPXAN

Huawei Mate XT 2 colors and storage variants revealed, pre-orders now live

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/huawei-mate-xt-2-colors-pre-order/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Huawei recently teased the design of its upcoming Mate XT 2 tri-folding smartphone in a video. The company has now opened pre-orders for the foldable in China, while also revealing its available color and storage options. The Huawei Mate XT 2, which is set to go official in China on September 7, will be available in Dark Black, Pure White, and Jin Purple (translated from Chinese) color options. The foldable will be offered in 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB configurations. Huawei will also offer a privacy matte display variant with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Meanwhile,...</p> August 31, 2026 at 09:15AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DmJdIPq

Weekly poll: will you buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/weekly-poll-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is here and, in a way, it feels like it has been with us all along. The S25 FE was overall a decent upgrade over the S24 FE. The list of improvements includes a better bin of the Exynos 2400 chipset, a bigger 4,900mAh battery (+200mAh) and it got faster 45W wired charging (up from 25W, wireless is 15W on both). The S25 FE also brought a new 12MP sensor for the selfie cam (up from 10MP) and a more premium Enhanced Armor Aluminum body (the S24 FE used regular aluminum). Okay, these are not the kind of upgrades that will have you shouting in the streets, but...</p> August 30, 2026 at 11:06AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ajc4GUI

Weekly poll results: the Honor Robot Phone draws in a crowd with its camera capabilities

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/weekly-poll-results-honor-robot-phone/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Last week’s poll shows that people are interested in the Honor Robot Phone for its camera and AI capabilities – but mostly the camera. For the purposes of the poll, we put aside issues of availability (for now the phone is only available in China), but the issue of price is harder to ignore. Indeed, if Honor chooses to pursue this form factor for future development, a hypothetical future model might win over new fans. As for the current model, it did its main job – draw attention – but many of the onlookers aren’t willing to spend that much money on it. Honor Robot Phone's gimbal...</p> August 30, 2026 at 08:07AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/FBTsJk8

WhatsApp's Scam Alert feature is now available to beta users on Android

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/whatsapp-scam-alert-android-beta-users/-184x111/gsmarena_002.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Back in June, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a Scam Alert feature, which Meta officially detailed over two weeks ago. While WhatsApp hasn't yet revealed exactly when the Scam Alert feature will roll out to everyone, the public release shouldn't be far off, as it's now available to some Android users enrolled in WhatsApp's beta program. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this development on beta version 2.26.34.1 of WhatsApp for Android. As the name suggests, Scam Alert will warn users if an incoming message from an unknown sender appears to be a...</p> August 30, 2026 at 05:09AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/R2DKdyJ

Motorola's Razr Fold is finally on its way to Verizon

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/motorola-razr-fold-headed-to-verizon/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Motorola launched the Razr Fold in the US in late May, when the company announced that it would be available for purchase at T-Mobile and Verizon. T-Mobile got it right there and then, but Verizon has still not released the phone. [#InlinePriceWidget,14402,1#] Now we know why. The FCC has only just certified a version of the Razr Fold that comes with mmWave 5G support, and Verizon has the most extensive mmWave 5G coverage in the US, so you can see where this is going. Now that this model is finally certified, it could become available in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, Verizon...</p> August 30, 2026 at 02:09AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1BDWJU5

Oppo Reno17 series could get teleconverter support, new rumor claims

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/oppo-reno17-series-teleconverter-rumor/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series in China in May and later launched it in global markets. The lineup also made its way to India in July. The Reno16 series introduced the AI Snap Key, and a new rumour now claims that the Reno17 series could offer a flagship feature. According to a tipster, Oppo is testing a teleconverter accessory for the Reno17 series. Oppo Reno16 Pro The Oppo Reno16 and Reno16 Pro feature a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. If the rumour is accurate, the Reno17 series could offer greater optical zoom capabilities with the help of the...</p> August 29, 2026 at 05:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yJ8ow4t

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in for review

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-ifr/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The Galaxy FE models have always enjoyed the attention of loyal and savvy Galaxy fans, but Samsung may be cutting it a bit too close with the Galaxy S26 FE. We called it the "Galaxy S26 AI and the Galaxy S25 FE Part 2 in our announcement news, and we still stand by that. To start with, the Galaxy S26 FE is nearly identical, spec-for-spec, with its predecessor. The major aspects of the phone are the same: the same 6.7-inch screen, triple camera system, battery and charging, and overall feel in the hand. Well, okay, the S26 FE has a camera island, whereas the older phone's camera system...</p> August 29, 2026 at 03:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VUBxSeD

Apple hikes prices again, this time for Apple TV and Apple One

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/apple-tv-apple-one-price-hike/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Apple hiked the prices of all of its hardware products back in June. As we're all anxiously waiting for the company to make its iPhones more expensive too, in the meantime, it has made two of its services more expensive. We're talking about Apple TV (previously known as Apple TV+) and the Apple One all-encompassing subscription, which already got more expensive last month for its family and premier plans. Today, the individual plan is getting pricier too. Apple TV is now $14.99 per month in the US, up from $12.99. The annual plan goes from $99.99 to $119.99. At the same time, the...</p> August 29, 2026 at 01:21AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/p83Yugi

Motorola teases a new Swarovski-encrusted Razr, here's when it's launching

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/motorola-razr-70-swarovski-edition-teaser/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Motorola launched blinged-up Swarovski-encrusted versions of the Razr 60 and Edge 70 last year, then followed up with the Signature a few months ago, and now it's almost ready to unveil another one. The company is currently teasing a new Swarovski edition, which it will make official during IFA in Berlin in early September. The quick teaser video posted by Motorola on X shows the back of a Razr, so we're probably talking about the Razr 70, since the Razr 60 was the one to get its Swarovski edition last year. Sparkling brilliance ✨Coming soon. #IFA2026 pic.twitter.com/DDtG9YgKUv—...</p> August 28, 2026 at 11:49PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4zmhWsQ

vivo Y31t's pricing and availability revealed

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/vivo-y31t-india-price-sale-date/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>vivo quietly listed the Y31t on its Indian website last week without revealing its pricing or availability. But we now know how much the vivo Y31t costs, as it’s now on sale in the country. The vivo Y31t comes in Crimson Red, Seashore Green, and Golden Mist colors, with three memory configurations - 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB, and 6GB/256GB, priced at INR25,999, INR29,999, and INR34,999, respectively. You can purchase these in India from vivo's official website, Flipkart, and partner retail stores. vivo Y31t's color options The vivo Y31t is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and...</p> August 28, 2026 at 06:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cag3NPK

Huawei nova 16 Pro going global next week

<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/08/huawei-nova-16s-pro-teaser/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Huawei introduced its nova 16 series back in June, and we now have confirmation that the nova 16 Pro will finally go global. Huawei confirmed the midranger will make its global debut at its upcoming global launch event on September 2 in Munich, Germany. Huawei nova 16s Pro teasers Both devices will feature an additional “s” in their names, similar to how Huawei brought over the Pura 90s Pro Max to the global stage. The nova 16s Pro is getting the same pink and blue gradient colors as the Chinese variant. It remains to be seen if there will be any hardware changes between the...</p> August 28, 2026 at 04:09AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wyRNu8G