Tag: Reviews

Apple unveiled the AirPods Max 2 earlier this month, and today they have gone up for pre-order, just as promised during the announcement. You can grab a pair for $549/€579/£499/₹67,900. Shipping is currently scheduled for April 2 at Amazon, while Apple's website simply says "early next month". The AirPods Max 2 use the H2 chip, which brings 1.5x more effective ANC. They also come with Adaptive Audio and Live Translation, conversation awareness, Bluetooth 5.3, and a new high dynamic range amplifier that Apple promises will deliver cleaner audio. You can use the AirPods Max 2's...

Google recently released the second beta of Android 17, and today OnePlus is rolling this out to the OnePlus 15. However, do note that the company says this is "best suited for developers and other advanced users". [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] The purpose of this release is to allow app developers and early adopters to create "even better software experiences". The installation requires flashing a ROM, and if you don't have experience in software development or you expect to use the device as a daily driver, it's not recommended to proceed. All data will be wiped with the...

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 have a new feature for the UK – age verification. The UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) recently ordered social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat), video sharing sites (YouTube, TikTok) and even games (Roblox) to implement age checks in compliance with the Online Safety Act from 2023. And now Apple has added age verification too. If you use an Apple device in the UK, you will find that certain services and features are restricted in version 26.4. You need to verify that you are 18 or older using a credit card or by scanning your ID. Apple will try to...

Yesterday a leak brought us CAD-based renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, and today the same source is back with some fresh new CAD-based renders, this time of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, which is apparently launching right alongside the Fold8 and Flip8 this summer. As you may already know from previous rumors, the Fold8 Wide has a wider form-factor, just like its name implies, and is intended to placate Apple's iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra), which will also have a wider aspect ratio. The point of these is to not have a square inner screen, but one with an aspect ratio more...

The Selfix case aims to turn your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max into an all-in-one vlogging system. It can also come in handy if you shoot video with an action camera or a drone. The case is currently on Kickstarter. The key selling point – and the reason behind the name – is the display on the back of the case. It allows you to use the main cameras for selfie photos and videos while getting the framing just right. It’s a 1.6” OLED display with 480 x 480px resolution. And yes, it’s round. This seems odd at first, but there’s actually a good reason for it – it preserves compatibility...

A recent report revealed that Apple was planning to introduce ads in Maps. The company has now officially confirmed the move as part of its new Apple Business platform. In a press release, Apple announced its new Apple Business platform, which will allow businesses to create local ads on Apple Maps. The service is set to roll out later this summer for businesses in the US and Canada. Ads will appear at the top of search results based on user queries. Maps will also introduce a new Suggested Places feature, offering recommendations based on various factors. The company added that ads...

Last year, Oppo released the Watch X2 in March and followed that up with the Watch X2 Mini in April. History may repeat itself – the Oppo Watch X3 was released earlier this month and Evan Blass just posted the first image of a Mini version. With no further details, we can only speculate about the Oppo Watch X3 Mini. The X3 is a 47mm watch and the X3 Mini should be a 43mm watch. At least that was the case with the two X2 models. Oppo Watch X3 Mini (leaked image) Last year, the X2 was a rebadged OnePlus Watch 3 and the X2 Mini was closely related to the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm. Except...

At a time when smartphones ship with the bare minimum of essentials, vivo posts a video showing off the vivo X300 Ultra retail package and the photographer’s kit, which look absolutely lavish with an impressive number of accessories. People who buy the Photography Edition Kit will get a box within a box. Starting with the regular X300 Ultra box, it contains not only a 100W charger, but also a nice case. The vivo X300 Ultra retail package The Kit’s box has that plus a whole drawer full of camera gear. There is another case, which serves as the mounting point for all the...

Xiaomi has published its full-year 2025 financial report. The company shipped a total of 165.2 million smartphones, which generated revenue of CNY 186.4 billion. Based on Omdia stats, Xiaomi had 13.3% of the global market share, ranking it in the Top 3 for the 5th consecutive year. Focusing on mainland China, the company was #2 with a share of 16.6% (up 7 percentage points compared to the previous year). Xiaomi’s product mix is shifting towards more premium offerings. Phones costing CNY 3,000 ($435) or higher accounted for 27.1% of all Xiaomi phones sold, which is a new record. Meanwhile,...

The vivo T5 Pro was spotted on the IMEI database last month, although the listing revealed little. Now, a tipster has shared more details about the upcoming device. According to the tipster, the phone will be launching soon in India. It will offer a 1.5K resolution AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. vivo T4 Pro The phone will also pack a large 9,020mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. It will run Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out-of-the-box. The vivo T5 Pro will succeed the T4 Pro, which comes with a 6.77-inch display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a dual-rear...