Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip Surfaces With Higher Scores in Latest Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been spotted again on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the latest benchmark entry reveals it has higher scores compared to previous tests. Samsung has yet to confirm the arrival of the Galaxy S25 series, but the company recently confirmed that it would launch handsets with Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

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Xiaomi India to Launch Redmi A4 5G in November, Redmi Note 14 Series in December: Report

Redmi A4 5G and Redmi Note 14 series will be launched in India. Xiaomi's subsidiary unveiled the Redmi A4 5G in India at IMC 2024, as its upcoming entry-level 5G device featuring a Snapdragon chipset, and a sub-Rs. 10,000 price tag. Redmi is also expected to release the successors to the Redmi Note 13 series in December.

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Android 16 Release Date Leak Hints at a Much Sooner Rollout Than Previous Updates: Report

Android 16 is the purported operating system (OS) expected to arrive as a successor next year to Android 15 which debuted in September. While Google has confirmed a timeline of the update’s release, an exact date is yet to be revealed. However, a recent report suggests that Android 16 could be released for devices much sooner than previous updates, with the summer o...

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Xiaomi 14 Android 15-Based HyperOS 1.1 Stable Update Reportedly Rolling Out to Users

Xiaomi 14 runs on Android 14-based HyperOS out-of-the-box. Previously, the company confirmed that the Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 will roll out to the Xiaomi 14 series phones. However, a report now suggests that a stable version of the HyperOS 1.1 update based on Android 15 has started rolling out to Xiaomi 14 users in select regions.

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Asus Zenbook S 14 OLED (UX5406) Review: Really Good

Asus Zenbook S 14 OLED laptop was launched recently with the latest Intel Core Ultra Lunar Lake chipsets. It features a 3K resolution OLED touch display with 120Hz refresh rate, a quad-speaker setup, and a large 72Wh battery claimed to deliver 27 hours of battery life. There’s also a new type of material, called Ceraluminium, used for the lid giving it a unique look...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Cases Leak, Hinting Towards Design Tweaks on Ultra Model

Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to make its debut early next year. Rumour mills hint towards major changes coming to Samsung's flagship smartphone lineup in terms of hardware. The latest leak comes courtesy of a tipster who has shared images of the alleged cases of the Galaxy S25 series. The images suggest a shift in the design strategy of the purported top-of-t...

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iOS 18.2 Update for iPhone With Image Playground, ChatGPT Integration to Release Earlier Than Expected: Report

Apple last week introduced the iOS 18.1 update which brought Apple Intelligence. Now, a recent report suggests that the next batch of Apple Intelligence features, including ChatGPT integration in Siri and a new Image Playground app, might arrive with the iOS 18.2 update for iPhone sooner than expected. The release timeline of other iOS 18 updates, along with the impro...

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Oppo Find X8 Mini Tipped to Launch Soon; Might Compete With Vivo X200 Pro Mini

Oppo Find X8 Mini could be launched in the coming months, alongside the purported Find X8 Ultra model, according to a Chinese tipster. These handsets could join the recently launched Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro models, and the Find X8 Mini could compete with the Vivo X200 Pro Mini.

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iPhone 14 Plus Service Program for Rear Camera Issue Announced by Apple: Check Eligibility

Apple has launched a service program addressing a rear camera issue in certain iPhone 14 Plus models produced over the span of one year. iPhone 14 Plus units impacted by this issue will be eligible for free servicing at authorised Apple service providers, according to the company while customers who already paid for repairs can contact the company for a refund.

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Nothing Exploring Development of Own Mobile OS as Android Alternative, Carl Pei Says

Nothing is exploring the development of its own mobile operating system, according to a statement from Nothing CEO and founder Carl Pei at TechCrunch Disrupt. The company's devices currently run on Google's Android system, like smartphones from most companies except Huawei and Apple.

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Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion

Apple is set to invest as much as $1.5 billion in Globalstar, as the iPhone maker looks to enhance the satellite communication services available on its smartphones. The agreement includes a $1.1 billion cash investment by Apple, along with a $400 million purchase for a 20% equity stake in Globalstar. The satellite firm plans to allocate some of the investment towards...

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Indonesia Bans Sales of Google Phones Days After Blocking Apple's iPhone 16

Indonesia has imposed a ban on the sale of Google Pixel smartphones, citing regulations that mandate the inclusion of at least 40 percent locally produced components. This move comes shortly after the prohibition of Apple's iPhone 16 sales in the country, for a similar reason.

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iPhone 17 Series to Be Equipped With Apple's Own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Chips: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 17 series could be equipped with Apple's proprietary Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, according to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is advancing its development of internal components for its smartphones, aiming to reduce reliance on current suppliers like Broadcom for its upcoming products, including the iPhone.

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Asus ROG Phone 9 Design, Key Features Leaked Ahead of November 19 Launch

Asus ROG Phone 9 series is confirmed to launch in select global markets on November 19. Key features of the lineup have been teased officially. Meanwhile, new details about the upcoming handsets and an image of the design have surfaced online. The phones are said to come with 185Hz refresh rate displays.

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Google Confirms Early Android 16 Release Timeline, Second Minor Android Update to Follow

Google has announced that Android 16 is set for release in the second quarter of 2025. The next major Android update will be launched at least three months earlier than Android 15 and Android 14. Google says it will also roll out a minor Android 16 SDK release towards the end of 2025.

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