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Back in September of last year, vivo launched the Y500 in China. Now, the company is readying not one, not two, but three global models that will seemingly all be called Y500 too. These have the model numbers V2627, V2634, and V2635, according to the Bluetooth SIG, which just certified all of them. Unfortunately, all that this certification process reveals is that all three models do have Bluetooth support, which isn't a surprise whatsoever. Why there are three different handsets, with three different model numbers, all called Y500, though - that's a mystery that will have to live on, for...

Samsung's Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker made its debut in early 2024, so it's been quite a while since the Korean company has unveiled such a product. Fret not, however, for a new one is coming. According to a new report, Samsung is already busy working on the Galaxy Fit4. This model is expected to launch later this year. However, it will not be presented during the company's next Unpacked event, which is rumored to be taking place on July 22 in London. Instead, the Galaxy Fit4 will allegedly come a few months after that, likely around September. If so, then it will be launching...

Months ahead of its expected debut, a fresh leak has revealed another key detail about Apple’s rumored foldable smartphone, widely believed to launch as the iPhone Ultra. According to a tipster on Weibo, the foldable phone from Apple will feature a vapor chamber for improved thermal efficiency. Vapor chamber on the iPhone 17 Pro The tipster claims that Apple has achieved ‘impressive VC cooling performance’ on the iPhone Ultra. Apple’s first foldable is rumored to feature a thin chassis, especially when unfolded. Despite the space constraints due to a slim design, Apple appears to...

The latest Android device maker to announce it's bringing support for Apple's AirDrop to Quick Share is Xiaomi. The brand has unveiled the news on X using the account for HyperOS, its Android skin. AirDrop is now available on Quick Share.Fast, seamless sharing of photos and files to Apple devices.#AirDropSupport #XiaomiHyperOS3 #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/vqJ0w0QUbp— Xiaomi HyperOS (@XiaomiHyperOS_) June 1, 2026 As you can see, Xiaomi says AirDrop support is now available in Quick Share on its devices, but it's unclear if it's all devices or just specific ones. Of course, if you have a...

Back in mid-March, the first details about the upcoming Realme P4R were leaked, and now the brand has finally started teasing the device's launch in India, through a dedicated microsite. In case you were wondering, the "P" in the P series stands for "Pioneer", and this line is "made for the bold and young" according to Realme. Unfortunately, the brand hasn't revealed any details about the P4R so far, aside from the fact that it will have 5G support. The company has, however, outed the P4R's tagline, which is "Power For Real", implying that it will have a big battery. As it stands...

Samsung is continuing its rollout of One UI 8.5, the version of its Android skin that made its debut on the Galaxy S26 family early this year. The company beta tested it until early May for older devices, and over the past few weeks it's been busy releasing it to more and more handsets. [#InlinePriceWidget,12070,1#] Today the Galaxy A54 from 2023 is the one graced with its very own taste of One UI 8.5, but with a caveat. The update is currently only available in Korea, where the Galaxy A54 is sold as the Galaxy Quantum 4. It has the same model number though, and is for all intents and...

Google is finally going to open its first physical store outside of the US "this summer". The company has announced that the store will be opening in Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan, specifically on the first floor of Omokado in Tokyu Plaza. The store will sell Pixel devices, Nest products, Fitbit devices, as well as accessories, and will also be offering "the latest AI experiences", whatever that means. Additionally, the store will serve as a pick-up point for orders made from Google's online store in Japan. Dedicated staff will be available to help with troubleshooting Google products....

Samsung is expected to launch its next foldables in July. Recent leaks suggest that the rumored wide-screen foldable could be called the Galaxy Z Fold8, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 successor may be known as the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Ahead of anything official, the wide-screen foldable has been spotted in real-world images. Images of the alleged wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 have surfaced online courtesy of a user on South Korea’s DC Inside community forum. The device appears to be wrapped in a protective anti-leak case that conceals most of its design details. However, the phone’s...

OnePlus launched the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V in January, and now the company is rumored to be working on two more members to add to this family: the Turbo 6X and Turbo 6X Pro. Both of these have now been spotted in the Google Play Console, following their prior certifications in China by TENAA. According to those, the Turbo 6X has a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD screen with 144Hz refresh rate, the Dimensity 7400 SoC at the helm, 6/8/12GB of RAM, 128/256/512GB of storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery. On the rear is a 50MP main camera with a 2MP decorative sensor next to it, while for selfies you get an 8MP...

Today, Apple released a new iOS update, dubbed 26.5.1. As the small incrementation implies, this is anything but a big one. In fact, its sole purpose is to fix one specific bug. That said, if you have encountered this bug, it sounds like it could be pretty nasty - it can basically prevent wired charging on the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is nearly drained, according to the official changelog. Needless to say, when the battery is nearly drained is exactly when you most want charging to work, so it's good to see this issue fixed. Apple says only a very small number of...