Samsung Galaxy A57 5G inches closer to launch as it gets Bluetooth certified

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A56 last March, but it's rumored to introduce the Galaxy A57 5G early, that is, in the second week of this month, meaning next week. While there's no word yet from Samsung on the Galaxy A57 5G, we expect the smartphone to go official soon, as it has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, bringing it a step closer to launch. Bluetooth SIG has listed multiple models of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, which are all region-specific versions, with the one bearing model designation SM-A576S expected to be released exclusively through SK Telecom in South Korea. Leaked...

February 07, 2026 at 11:41AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/IL4GMYU

Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max prices officially revealed by mistake

We get a ton of leaks and rumors about upcoming devices as you probably know, but this one is something special. It's not actually a leak. Instead, someone in charge of Poco's official website for Belgium mistakenly uploaded pricing information for the yet-unannounced Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max. The images in question (which you can see below) were quickly taken down, but the Internet is forever, so there's no hiding now. Let's start with the Poco X8 Pro. It will go for €399.90 in its base configuration with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The model with 512GB of space will be priced...

February 07, 2026 at 08:41AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rNURCaY

Oppo K14 is on the way too, certification reveals

Oppo is launching the K14x in India next week, and it's also working on the K14 Turbo and K14 Turbo Pro for China. There will, however, also be a 'vanilla' Oppo K14. This has been revealed through its certification by the Bluetooth SIG. It has the model number CPH2869, whereas the K14x (which was also certified by the same authority) has the model number CPH2871. No other details are known about the K14 yet, but its model number reveals that it's headed to international markets outside of China. We'll let you know when we find out more about it. Via

February 07, 2026 at 02:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HZ2S0OY

Samsung Galaxy S26 official renders leak

Following up on the earlier leak showing the Galaxy S26 Ultra from all angles through a 360-degree video, Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) is now back with some very official-looking high-res renders depicting what seems to be the vanilla Galaxy S26. Of course there's a chance it's the S26+ in these images, but based on how much the camera island occupies of the total length, it's a tad more likely it's the S26. Samsung Galaxy S26 leaked renders There is, of course, nothing new here, but we are seeing the white color and all of the previously leaked features of the design are...

February 07, 2026 at 12:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/gf6rEW7

Samsung Galaxy A07 launches in India, here are the prices

Samsung initially launched the Galaxy A07 5G last month, and today the phone has become available in India. You can get one in black, light green, and light violet. It starts at INR 15,999 with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can also opt for 6GB of RAM, with the same 128GB of storage, and in that case you'll need to pay INR 17,999. [#InlinePriceWidget,14409,1#] The Galaxy A07 5G comes with a 6.7-inch 720x1600 PLS LCD touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and 800-nit peak brightness, the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC at the helm, a microSD card slot shared with one of the SIM slots, a...

February 06, 2026 at 05:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ZfQOTGN

Google Pixel 10a leaks in all colors

Yesterday, Google finally confirmed that the Pixel 10a is coming soon - on February 18, to be precise. The company showed us one colorway, but past rumors and leaks claimed there would be four in total, called Obsidian, Fog, Berry, and Lavender. Today, a new leak brings us renders showing all of these colors. The Google Pixel 10a is, according to previously rumored information, basically a relaunched Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 10a in Berry and Fog There is however a chance that it will come with an upgraded SoC - the Tensor G5. That said, recent rumors claimed not...

February 06, 2026 at 03:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/UHZYQ1M

Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability is coming to all Android phones soon

Google delighted its Pixel users last year by introducing an updated version of Quick Share that worked with Apple's AirDrop, but it has remained exclusive to the Pixel 10 series with a promise to bring it to older Pixel phones as well. Now Eric Kay, Vice President of Engineering at Google, confirmed that Quick Share compatibility with Apple's AirDrop is coming to a wider range of Android devices. Maybe the signs were there all along after Google upgraded the Quick Share Extension from a system app to a full-fledged APK that can be found on Google Play. This was a clear sign that...

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

Renders of the global Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra leak

According to leakster Yogesh Brar, Xiaomi will launch two of its 17-series flagships on the global market around MWC time (March 2-5) – Europe should get them just before, while the Indian launch is reportedly set for early March. The vanilla Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra flagship (including the Leica Edition) are the ones that will be available globally, while the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will stay in China. Xiaomi 17 It’s not like you haven’t seen them before, but here are leaked images of the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra for the global market. If nothing else, they show the...

February 06, 2026 at 12:03AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4qB6TOD

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