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Samsung just announced that it successfully completed testing of a crucial technology, considered to be the staple of the future 6G network. For those who don't know, Samsung is also involved in the research and development of telecommunications networking equipment, not just smartphones. Samsung has partnered with KT Corporation and completed a test of the eXtreme multiple-input multiple-output (X-MIMO) technology in the 7GHz band. They achieved a peak download speed of a whopping 3Gbps by using an ultra-high-density antenna system. The said system incorporates four times the number...

Huawei is holding a big launch event on February 26 where we’ll see a handful of devices announced for the global market. One of these is the all-new Watch GT Runner 2, which has finally been confirmed by Huawei. Watch GT Runner 2 is the successor to 2021’s Watch GT Runner and was co-developed alongside two-time Olympic marathon gold-medalist Eliud Kipchoge. The wearable will cater to runners and features an “intelligent marathon mode” which will help users prepare for marathons. The event will also see the debut of the Huawei Band 11 Pro alongside the global launch of the Mate...

Back in 2024, Apple filed a patent application for an "Electronic Device and Case with Satellite Communication Capabilities", and this has just surfaced now. Basically, it's a case that comes with more and better antennas which can enhance satellite connectivity. The case will be made for iPhones but also iPads, apparently. As you can see in the drawing below, the case will have a part that flips open to point the internal phased antenna array towards the sky in order to get a better satellite signal. This will also ensure that touching the phone won't block the satellite signal, since...

Today, Xiaomi has announced its next global launch event, which is taking place in Barcelona, ahead of MWC, on February 28 at 2 PM local time (that's 3 PM in Eastern Europe, 1 PM in the UK, 6:30 PM in India, 5 AM in California, and 8 AM in New York). Thus, a rumor from a few days ago turned out to be accurate. As you can see from the post on X embedded below, the tagline for the event is "The New Wave of Imagery is arriving", so it's pretty clear that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will make its global debut on this occasion. The New Wave of Imagery is arriving.Mark your calendar 📝 February 28,...

The fifth One UI 8.5 beta just went live with the February Android security patch and an updated version of Bixby. Samsung has now officially detailed the upgraded Bixby, which is now being called a conversational device agent. In an official press release, Samsung detailed the new features coming to Bixby in One UI 8.5, which is expected to go official alongside the Galaxy S26 series on February 25. According to Samsung, the new Bixby will allow users to control and manage device settings using natural language. For example, a user could say they don’t want the screen to turn off...

Ever joined a WhatsApp group only to realise you’ve missed all the earlier messages? WhatsApp has now introduced a new Group Message History feature designed to put an end to that fear of missing out. The new feature allows group admins and members to share recent messages with newly added participants. WhatsApp says the shared message history will remain end-to-end encrypted. When adding new members to a group chat, a pop-up will appear with an option to share recent message history. Admins or members can choose to share between 25 and 100 recent messages with the new...

Samsung has a tradition of introducing a new arrangement of its Over the Horizon ringtone ahead of its Galaxy S-series launches and since we’re mere days away from the Galaxy S26 series introduction, it’s time for Over the Horizon 2026. This year’s arrangement is titled “A Soundtrack of the Earth” and was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The tune is inspired by the delicacy of nature and portrays a harmonious coexistence between technology and the planet. Composer and pianist Eunike Tanzil led the arrangement for the latest edition of Samsung’s ringtone, which was...

Realme today unveiled the P4 Lite as the fifth member of the P4 series, joining the previously launched P4, P4 Pro, P4x, and P4 Power. The Realme P4 Lite is a budget 4G smartphone, powered by the Unisoc T7250 SoC. The smartphone has 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage, and it runs the dated Android 15 out of the box, with no word from Realme on how many Android version upgrades the P4 Lite will receive. [#InlinePriceWidget,14451,1#] The Realme P4 Lite features a 6.74" 90Hz HD+ LCD on the front, and it can be operated even when your hands are wet or oily, or you are wearing...

Poco is expected to launch the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max in global markets soon. While the company has yet to officially confirm the devices, recent leaks have already revealed their key specs. Now, a new leak offers a first look at the design of the upcoming X8 Pro series. A tipster has shared official-looking renders of the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max on X, suggesting that the upcoming Poco devices are rebranded Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max. Poco X8 Pro Max (left) and Poco X8 Pro (right) The Poco X8 Pro Max is shown with a dual rear camera setup accompanied by a dual-LED flash. The...

vivo launched the T4 Pro back in August of last year, and the brand is now already working on its successor, which will unsurprisingly be called T5 Pro. [#InlinePriceWidget,14095,1#] The upcoming device's existence has been revealed by its listing in an IMEI database. As you can see from the screenshot below, the listing also tells us that its model number is V2568. There are no other details outed at this time, however. Like its predecessor, the T5 Pro is expected to launch in India with a great specs to price ratio. The T4 Pro comes with a 6.77-inch 1080x2392 AMOLED screen...