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Xiaomi held a launch event in China today where we saw the debut of the Xiaomi 17 Max, but that was not the only new device announced on stage. We also got the latest addition to the Smart Band lineup, as well as Xiaomi’s first clip-on wireless earbuds. Xiaomi Band 10 Pro Smart Band 10 Pro is the successor to 2024’s Smart Band 9 Pro, and it brings several upgrades, including improved health tracking sensors, more reliable sleep tracking, and a new cycling mode. Xiaomi outfitted the Band 10 Pro with a new dual-light PPD sensor, which promises up to 98.2% accuracy for heart...

According to a new report from Korea, Samsung Display has reached above 90% yield for the OLED panels intended for the next-gen Apple MacBook Pro. In fact, some processes even reached 95% yields. The panels will be ready for mass production and subsequent shipment to Apple's assemblers as early as June, the report goes on to state. The supply volume is estimated at approximately 2 million units. The manufacturing of OLED panels for laptops is more difficult than for smartphones due to the larger area, and how requirements for brightness, lifespan, and uniformity are influenced by...

Verizon has just announced "a massive ticket drop" for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is taking place in June and July in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The company says it will have over 2,500 free tickets across 64 matches in every single US host city for its customers. This is happening because Verizon is the proud Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the tournament. Verizon has also made a brand new commercial featuring David Beckham, "who returns to show fans how Verizon is the only way to get Ultimate Access" to the FIFA World Cup, the official press release...

Today AT&T is announcing "a fully customizable wireless experience" which lets you control what you pay for. It's called Build-A-Plan and will be available from May 27 online only. It's a 30-day rolling subscription. If you're interested, there's a $15 per month base plan which includes unlimited talk and text as well as 1GB of data. Then you simply add what you need on top: 5GB of data for $5, 15GB for $10, unlimited data for $20 with SD streaming (2Mbps on 5G, 1.5Mbps elsewhere), and $35 for unlimited data with UHD streaming (this isn't capped, you get the maximum possible speed at any...

Apple's iPhone 19 Pro and iPhone 19 Pro Max prototypes are currently undergoing testing with quad-curved screens, according to a new rumor from the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo. We have heard back in April that Apple's 2027 Pro series would employ such panels, which is a bit ironic seeing as how quad-curved screens used to be all the rage with Chinese Android smartphone makers, until they all decided to copy Apple and go the flat route. So get ready for a new influx of quad-curved panels in Android flagships in late 2027 and 2028. In 2027 Apple...

The Infinix Hot 70 is already official in Bangladesh, and ahead of its global announcement on May 25, the brand shared some details regarding the design of the phone and the rest of the Hot 70 series. Infinix Hot 70 series colors Infinix is ready to bring various looks, and the Hot 70 series will be available in a total of 12 colors. Infinix Hot 70 color options The Thermo Orange colorway, in particular, will feature a neat color-shifting trick up its sleeve, with the ability to change colors when exposed to extreme cold and heat. The phone will offer a light orange shade out...

Back in April rumors started going around saying Samsung would be adding a fourth member to its Galaxy S27 family, and yesterday a new rumor told us what screen size the Galaxy S27 Pro would have. Today yet another rumor is talking about its cameras. Based on the previous rumors, we were under the impression that the S27 Pro would be an S27 Ultra without an S Pen and smaller in size. However, this new rumor contradicts that, saying the Pro and Ultra will have a different telephoto camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to only have three cameras on the...

Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 just a couple of days ago, and it comes with some changes to the UI. One notable update is the media app switcher - it's no longer a carousel. New media app switcher in Android 17 While Android 16's current media app switcher that shows up in the notification shade requires you to swipe left and right to switch between active media apps, Android 17 will bring a new, more convenient and obvious switching style. In the new UI, Android minimizes the other media apps into tiny cards that expand when you tap on them. This makes it not just...

Back in March, the upcoming Oura Ring 5 leaked in renders showcasing a new design, and now on Reddit someone posted a purported internal document from the company which reveals when the device will be launching. The date is May 28, which is also when pre-orders will open. The ring will start shipping on June 4. As you can see, the document includes a photo of the ring and the charging case, and these match the leaked images from March, basically confirming the redesign (as much as any rumored bit of info can, of course). The Oura Ring 5 will be smaller and more comfortable than its...

The fourth member in the Xiaomi 17 series is here, and it brings the Max moniker. The Xiaomi 17 Max is the less flashy sibling of the 17 Pro Max, omitting the secondary rear screen and opting for a higher resolution 200MP main cam while also housing a larger 8,000 mAh Si/C battery. According to Xiaomi, the 17 Max should be good for over 2 days of normal usage with the battery rated to retain up to 80% of its charge even after 1,600 charging cycles, which is over 4 years of daily usage. When you do need to recharge, you can do so at up to 100W speeds via cable and 50W wirelessly. The 17...