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We’ve been hearing about a European Union-wide ban on Chinese 5G networking equipment for quite some time now, and the European Commission (EC) has now recommended that member states exclude gear from Huawei and ZTE from their local telecom infrastructure. The info was shared by an EC spokesperson and while it is not an official binding law, it does signal a clear step toward banning Chinese networking equipment from suppliers like Huawei and ZTE across the EU. The EU is in the process of implementing a new round of cybersecurity targeting supply chain security and product safety....

We've essentially been witnessing a game of "will it / won't it" for the past few months when it comes to rumors and leaks about whether Apple will make the Dynamic Island punch-hole cutout smaller on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max or not. Today a tipster on X claims to have received new CAD files for the upcoming devices (if true, then most likely from a case maker who in turn got the files from Apple itself). As you can see in the image below, these new CAD files show a much smaller punch-hole cutout at the top of the screen than the one that's been inside the Pro...

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE last summer alongside the Galaxy Z Flip7, and the FE model was offered in the US for a while, until mid-December when Samsung stopped selling it. We obviously assumed the Flip7 FE was gone for good from the US market, but apparently not. Interestingly, Samsung has now started selling it again. You can grab one from the Korean company's online store for $899. That amount nets you the device with 128GB of storage. The problem with that pricing is that the same version of the device can currently be had at Amazon for just $589.90. Check our...

A new leak today claims to bring us a ton of details about the upcoming Google Pixel 11 family, so let's dive right in. All devices will be using the Tensor G6 SoC, which will be built on a TSMC N2 (2nm) node. Its CPU will have one ARM C1-Ultra core at 4.11GHz, four ARM C1-Pro cores at 3.38GHz, and two ARM C1-Pro cores at 2.65GHz. The PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 GPU will be in, as will be Google's Titan M3 security chip. The modem will be the MediaTek M90 (MT6986D). There will also be a new Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) baked in. Now onto the smartphones themselves. The vanilla Pixel 11...

Google has started rolling out an updated version of the Gemini app for iOS. Users on Reddit shared images of the updated user interface, which features several visual changes. The start screen now features an animated background with a backdrop behind the search text box. Google Gemini app on iOS (images: Reddit) In addition, the plus (+) button now opens a longer set of search options, including images, camera input, music, canvas, deep research, guided learning, and a “more uploads” tab, which can use files and NotebookLM resources. This being the iOS version, you also get...

Today, Apple unveiled a new Pride Collection Sport Loop for 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm Apple Watches. It's available to order right now from the company's website and will set you back $49. It will also be available at Apple Stores "beginning later this week", according to Apple's press release. The band is woven from a rainbow of 11 colors on nylon yarns, with intricate weaving that blends one color into the next, "creating depth and movement across the band", Apple says. The design is "joyful and vibrant, showcasing a full spectrum of colors that reflect the unique identities that shape LGBTQ+...

The FCC came out with a decision to ban all testing of electronic devices meant for the US market in Chinese labs. For instance, a device destined for the US market has to pass certain FCC certifications that ensure things like radio emissions and network compatibility are in check. Much of this is done in Chinese labs at the respective manufacturers' R&D centers, and according to the FCC, about 75% of all US devices rely on the testing results from Chinese labs. However as the US has deemed China a security threat for some time now, so this move might not come as a surprise for some....

A few days ago, the first details about the upcoming Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro leaked, and today a new source brings us purported renders showing the device in two colors: black and white. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro in black The Band 10 Pro will be the successor to the Band 9 Pro (as the name implies), which launched back in October of 2024, so it's definitely been a long time coming, this one. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro in white The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro allegedly comes with a 1.74-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 480x400 resolution. The band has an aluminum case,...

This is the Nord CE6, OnePlus’s newest mid-range smartphone. It launches alongside the Nord CE6 Lite, and follows up on the successful launch of the more premium Nord 6 from last month. Starting with a quick unboxing, the Nord CE6 presets no real surprises for is, which for a OnePlus product is a good thing. This means you are still getting the full set of in-box accessories, including an 80W charger, a cable, and a case. It’s good to see the company is still providing everything you need out of the box, even in this segment. The design of the phone is very similar to that of...

The Honor 600 and 600 Pro were unveiled in late April, following the early March launch of the Lite model. The vanilla and Pro models then proceeded to launch in Europe and now they are expanding to new markets in the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. Check out the table below for the prices of the Honor 600, Honor 600 Pro and Honor 600 Lite in the four new regions where we found them. Note that the prices are for the base configurations that are available in each country. Honor 600 Honor 600 Pro Honor 600 Lite Malaysia 12/512GBMYR...