HMD Hyper leaks in new colors

We saw the first leak for the upcoming HMD Hyper last month with a pretty detailed spec sheet accompanied by a render of the device in yellow. The same source @smashx_60 on X.com has now shared additional renders for the upcoming device in its four official colors alongside some new specs clarifications.

HMD Hyper is billed as a successor to the Nokia X30 which launched in 2022 but with a design more inline with the more recent HMD Skyline with a mix of curved lines and sharp corners. We also get to see three additional colors, next to the yellow one which leaked previously. These include...


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Redmi Buds 6 Lite announced

Xiaomi announced a new pair of affordable TWS buds with the Redmi Buds 6 Lite. These feature 12.4mm drivers, active noise cancelation (ANC) and a total battery life of 38 hours with their charging case.

Buds 6 Lite feature an in-ear design with removable silicone tips and connect via Bluetooth 5.3. ANC from the buds is rated at up to 40dB and they also feature call noise cancelation thanks to their dual microphones. The buds also support EQ adjustments via the Xiaomi Earbuds app. Total playtime is rated at 38 hours with the charging case and 7 hours from the buds.

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Huawei to unveil tri-fold phone on September 10

Huawei scheduled a "grand ceremony" for September 10 where it will reveal new products. The main poster depicts a triple-fold device with two opposing hinges, meaning the new smartphone is really coming in September, just like the CEO promised.

Another teaser hinted at a new version of the Aito M9 electric vehicle with five seats instead of six. We could also see the rumored Watch GT 5 and Watch D2 with the newly announced TruSense hardware.

Huawei invitation for September 10

Huawei has kept the new groundbreaking device under wraps, and we know virtually nothing about it, aside...


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Oppo A80 makes official debut in Australia

Oppo is continuing the global rollout of its A80 midranger which has now made its way to Australia. The device is actually a rebrand of the Oppo A3 Pro which launched in India this June with the same core specs and design.

Oppo A80 in Moonlight Purple and Starry Black

Oppo A80 features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD (HD+ 120Hz), a Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 50MP main cam. The device boots ColorOS 14 based on Android 14 and packs a 5,100 mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Oppo A80 comes in Moonlight Purple and Starry Black colors. The baseline 8/256GB trim is priced at AUD 369...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 35

After dominating for two weeks, Google's Pixel 9 lineup lost its top position in our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A55 returns to the lead, ahead of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL retained its third spot.

The champion from the past two weeks - the Pixel 9 Pro is now down to fourth, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro rounds up the top half of this installment.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 is sixth this time around, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max climbs back up to seventh position.

The Redmi Note 13 is now eight, while the vanilla Pixel 9...


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Creative Zen Air SXFI review

Creative holds a legendary status in the world of audio and its Zen Air SXFI TWS earbuds are the first TWS earbuds to support the brand’s Super X-Fi spatial audio tech natively. They do so while also delivering adaptive noise canceling, dual device pairing, wireless charging, and a combined battery life of 39 hours.

Creative Zen Air SXFI 20% off at checkout $80 at Amazon US €80 at Amazon DE

Those features are wrapped in a compact form factor with a sub-$100 price tag. Having used the Zen Air SXFI for a week we can confirm that they are a worthy pick thanks to their rich...


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Infinix Hot 50 and iPhone 16 unveil dates confirmed, Week 35 in review

August's last week is now over and as we look on to September, our top stories were the unveil dates of the Apple iPhone 16 series and the Infinix Hot 50 5G.

Infinix's slimmest and most reliable 5G smartphone" will be announced on September 5. Apple's quartet of the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max will debut on September 10, likely alongside the new Apple Watch and Watch Ultra, and new AirPods.

The Google Pixel 9a leaked with an almost flush camera bar. The phone will launch later this year

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Motorola Edge 50 Neo in for review

Time flies. The Motorola Edge 50 Neo was unveiled this week (our hands-on here), and today we have it at our doorstep and ready for review!

We got the Pantone Poinciana color, which is between orange, red, and magenta. It's a fascinating color in person, and trust us, it's much punchier than what the camera can show.

The phone ships with a color-matching protective case and a USB-C cable. Some markets may also receive the 68W charger as part of the package.

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo may sound like a compact handset if you're judging it by its specs - it has a 6.4-inch display...


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Realme 13 Pro+ gets a new color in India

Realme launched the Realme 13 Pro+ in India last month in two colors - Monet Gold and Emerald Green. These are now joined by a third color, called Monet Purple.

Like the other two versions, the Monet Purple model comes in 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB configurations, priced at INR32,999 ($395/€360), INR34,999 ($420/€380), and INR36,999 ($440/€400), respectively. It will go on sale in India starting September 2 through Realme's Indian website, Flipkart, and mainline channels.

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ChatGPT now has 200 million weekly active users

It's hardly surprising that ChatGPT has managed to double its weekly active users since last November, given how much of a buzzword AI has been over the past year and the fact that ChatGPT is the most well known generative AI chatbot.

The OpenAI service now boasts 200 million active users every week, up from 100 million in 2023. OpenAI also says 92% of Fortune 500 companies are using its products, while usage of its automated API has doubled since the release of GPT-4o Mini last month.

In a statement on these matters, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said:

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The Honor Magic V3 foldable flagship will make its global debut at IFA this September

Even though Honor promised to move faster, the Honor Magic V2 still took its sweet time getting to Europe – the phone originally launched in late July 2023 and only came to Europe in late January 2024. Its successor is going to make the trip much faster.

Honor will attend IFA and is bringing three key devices: the Honor Magic V3, the Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 and the new Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024. The big launch event is scheduled for September 5, just before IFA 2024 officially kicks off.

The Honor Magic V3 is stunningly thin for a foldable, 9.2mm, and very light too, 226g. It’s...


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New iPhone 16 Pro color is actually Gold, not Brown, latest leak suggests

The iPhone 16 Pro Max leaked earlier this month in a weird Brownish color, throwing everyone off. It had a bronze-like hue and while it had its fans it wasn't exactly universally loved.

However, according to one leakster who posted images of the lenses with their colors the color will actually be closer to Gold. The new option will not quite be the copper hue the original images suggested, and more like the Sahara desert sand.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max coming in Titanium White, Titanium Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver

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Samsung Galaxy Fold6 vs. Galaxy Fold5

If you are eyeing this year's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, you're probably wondering if the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is perhaps the more sensible choice. Some might appreciate the improvements, while others might prefer to save some cash with the older model since the two offer mostly the same foldable smartphone experience.

So how much better is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 to deserve its price premium? Let's look into it.

Table of Contents:

Design
Display
Battery Life
Charging
Speaker Test
Performance
Cameras
Verdict

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Deals: Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, plus the Pixel 9 Pro Fold go on pre-order

By far the biggest launch this week was the arrival of the Google Pixel 9 series. The search giant unveiled two new flagships, a new near-flagship phone and a new foldable, all of which are currently on pre-order.

Google and Amazon are offering store credit with the purchase of a Pixel 9 phone and some accessories like the new buds.

The Google Pixel 9 starts at $1,100 for the base 128GB model and fetches $150 in store credit. Additionally, you can trade-in an old phone – a Pixel 8 in good condition is valued at $380, a Pixel 7 at $300, a Galaxy S23 at $365. Old Apple phones get the best...


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Google unveils Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold, Week 33 in review

Google pushed its Pixel event two full months earlier and unveiled the largest yet lineup of Pixels - four. The expected Pixel 9 arrived with a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED, a flat body, the new Tensor G4 chipset, and an upgraded ultrawide angle camera.

For the first time, Google made a smaller Pro phone in the Pixel 9 Pro - the same 6.3-inch display diagonal, but with a superior LTPO panel, a better selfie camera, and a periscope zoom lens. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the usual big flagship, but it got an XL added to its name and a 0.1-inch bump in screen estate. It shares the Tensor G4 and the camera...


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