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Report: Apple raises its initial folding display order
16 March 2026 @ 7:32 pm
Industry insiders have already predicted that Apple’s foldable iPhone will use a Samsung Display panel, with the Korean conglomerate building a dedicated production line specifically to meet Cupertino’s demand. According to earlier estimates, Samsung was looking to produce as many as 15 million units of its crease-less display, but a more recent report from South Korea suggests that number has now been increased to 20 million units.
Samsung's crease-less display showcased at CES 2026
As per supply chain sources, Apple has raised its demand by 33%, which indicates that Cupertino...iQOO Z11's chipset surfaces through benchmark
16 March 2026 @ 7:31 pm
In iQOO's Z11 series, the Z11 Turbo and Z11x are already official, and the brand is now getting ready to also unveil the vanilla Z11 model, which we saw in an official image last week.
Now, the iQOO Z11 has purportedly run Geekbench with the model number V2551A. It managed a single-core score of 1,717 and a multi-core score of 6,795 as you can see in the screenshot below.
This benchmark run has also revealed that the Z11 is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM in this specific prototype - though we assume more options will be offered. The phone will...First One UI 9 test build for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks, here's what it looks like
16 March 2026 @ 6:14 pm
Samsung launched One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra last month. Despite the fact that this version hasn't even made it to older Samsung devices yet, the Korean company is now already testing One UI 9, which is based on Android 17.
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Google has released some beta builds of Android 17 already, so the timeline isn't really that surprising. The first build of One UI 9 based on Android 17 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra has now been spotted on Samsung's servers, and some enterprising folks have already installed it on the company's latest flagship...RedMagic 11 Air Trace Edition launches, here are the details
16 March 2026 @ 5:08 pm
The RedMagic 11 Air launched back in January, and now it's time for the phone's Trace Edition to become available. It joins the Phantom and Prism colorways. Trace is offered exclusively with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It's priced at $599 and €599 and can be found at RedMagic's global webstore, as well as "select retail partners, excluding Brazil and Korea" for some reason.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with the RedMagic RedCore R4 gaming chip for "smooth, ultra-responsive graphics, consistent frame rates, and AI-enhanced performance for the most...Apple AirPods Max 2 debut with H2 chip and improved ANC
16 March 2026 @ 4:01 pm
Apple quietly updated its AirPods Max with the H2 chip, which brings updated noise cancelling to Cupertino’s flagship over-ear headphones. Apple claims the AirPods Max 2 offer 1.5x more effective ANC than their predecessors.
Thanks to the updated Apple H2 chip, the new model also brings Adaptive Audio and Live Translation features, as well as conversation awareness, which automatically lowers media volume when it detects speech in your surroundings.
AirPods Max 2 also get updated Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a new high-dynamic range amplifier, which Apple claims will deliver...Watch the Poco X8 Pro series launch event here
16 March 2026 @ 3:03 pm
The Poco X8 Pro series launch event is tomorrow – you can watch the two new models (Pro and Pro Max) be unveiled on the live stream embedded below. The event starts at 12:00pm GMT (8pm Beijing time).
We’re already a step ahead – we have the Poco X8 Pro Max at the office and we’re working on a review. You can check out a short hands-on video with the phone.
Besides the Max, the brand is also launching the Poco X8 Pro. What are the differences between the two? Well, the full specs haven’t been revealed yet, but Poco’s X account did share the highlights:
Highlights: Poco X8...vivo X300 Ultra, X300s launch date, configurations, and colors leaked
16 March 2026 @ 2:04 pm
vivo is expected to launch the X300 Ultra and X300s in the coming weeks, although the company has yet to announce an official launch date. Now, a new leak has revealed their expected launch timeline along with a few additional details.
According to a screenshot circulating on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, the vivo X300 Ultra and the X300s will be unveiled in China on March 30. The company is also expected to introduce the vivo Pad 6 Pro alongside the two phones.
The leak further suggests that the devices will go on sale in the country starting April 3.
The screenshot...Huawei Mate 80 Pro begins its international rollout in Malaysia
16 March 2026 @ 1:07 pm
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has officially made its long-awaited international debut. Malaysia is the first country outside of China to have the flagship on open sale, and it arrives with a MYR 3,999 price tag, which converts to around $1,017.
That nets you the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage trim, which is available directly from Huawei’s official online store as well as partnering retailers and can be had in Gold, Green, and Black colors.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Mate 80 Pro features a 6.75-inch LTPO OLED (FHD+ 120Hz), Huawei’s Kirin 9030 chipset and a 5,750mAh battery with 100W wired and...vivo and iQOO are raising the prices of select smartphones on Wednesday
16 March 2026 @ 12:06 pm
Oppo and OnePlus are raising prices today. Later this week, vivo and iQOO will do the same. In a joint statement, the two brands say that the new pricing will come into effect on March 18 (Wednesday) at 10:00am local time in China.
The statement is for the Chinese market, but it’s likely that the prices on the global market will be affected as well. Right now, it’s not clear which phones will see a price hike – the statement only says “specific models.”
The reason behind this move is no surprise, but vivo and iQOO spell it out anyway – the rising costs of memory and...Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 star in hands-on videos ahead of launch
16 March 2026 @ 11:07 am
Following a healthy dose of leaks and even early retailer listings, Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have now emerged in hands-on videos shared by a TikTok user based in Thailand.
Both devices look just as depicted in the previously leaked renders featuring glass and metal designs with a triple camera setup on the back. The pair is also confirmed to be running One UI 8.5 based on Android 16.
Galaxy A57 hands-on leak
The same source also disclosed that the Galaxy A57 will be priced at THB 17,999 ($554) for the 12/256GB trim and THB 20,999 ($646) for the 12/512GB version. It...