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Honor has announced that its flagship smartphone, the Magic8 Pro, has joined the Android 17 beta program and is now eligible to receive Android 17 Beta 3. In a press release, Honor confirmed that developers can now download the Android 17 Beta 3 on the Magic8 Pro to test new features, evaluate app compatibility, and prepare their apps for the upcoming Android release. Honor also outlined the key features included in Android 17 Beta 3, such as system-wide Bubbles, support for the RAW14 image format, expanded UI customization options, improved system controls, a more comprehensive...

According to a new report by IDC today, India's smartphone market declined in shipment volume by 4.1% in the first quarter of this year (January to March). The total amount shipped during that quarter was 31 million units. Despite the falling volume, the market actually grew by 5.8% in value. Interestingly, IDC says "rising memory prices drove brands to front-load channel inventory ahead of anticipated cost escalations, pushing shipment volumes above initial expectations". Even so, "consumer demand remained subdued", weighed down by elevated device prices and "cautious spending...

Last week, Google announced that it is bringing back The Android Show: I/O Edition for a second consecutive year. The event will take place ahead of Google I/O 2026, which is scheduled for May 19 and 20. Unlike last year, this year’s show will not be an in-person event. Instead, it will be streamed online, and you can watch it using the embedded video player below. The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 begins at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM GMT) on May 12. Google is expected to share several Android 17 announcements during the show, including new features and updates. Gemini AI is...

The Sony Xperia I VIII, which we've been hearing about for some time, will be unveiled on May 13. The launch will be live-streamed on YouTube starting at 2 AM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. Sony hasn't detailed the specs sheet of the Xperia I VIII yet, but thanks to leaked renders, we know what the smartphone will look like. It will feature a notchless display on the front and sport a triple-camera setup on the rear, aligned in an upside-down L layout. The triple rear camera setup is rumored to comprise a primary, an ultrawide, and a...

Honor has announced the Pad 20, a new mid-range Android tablet that is set to launch soon. The company has teased the tablet’s design and confirmed the available color options. In addition, an official product listing has revealed its key specifications ahead of launch. The Honor Pad 20 sports a 12.1-inch full-color paper-like LCD display that offers a 3K resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and runs MagicOS 10.0. According to the tablet’s official online listing, it packs a 10,100mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast...

Google is expected to preview Android 17 or at least some of its key features during its Android Show I/O Edition later today, but Samsung decided to jump the gun and announced its Android 17-based One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy S26 series. The One UI 9 beta program will be available to Galaxy S26 users in select markets, including Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the U.K. and the U.S starting this week. They can apply to join the beta program via the Samsung Members app. The accompanying press release details the changes coming with the new firmware update. Samsung Contacts...

We’re just a day away from the launch of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, and the leaks keep coming in. The latest additions are official-looking renders of the device in its three launch colorways shared by Roland Quandt. The Mark 8 will be available in Graphite Black, Ionite Silver, and Garnet Red colors at launch, with a Gold variant rumored to join them as an exclusive option. The design is in line with the previously leaked CAD-based renders featuring a major redesign of the camera island with three sensors. Per the most recent rumors, Sony is bringing 16mm ultrawide, 24mm main and 70mm...

Sony unveiled its latest top of the line noise cancelling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, almost one year ago in May of 2025. Now it seems like the company is getting ready to introduce a refreshed version - meet Sony's The ColleXion headphones. These are supposedly coming in the near future in two colors, black and white. They seem to have a different hinge compared to the WH-1000XM6, and the cup material could be different too. Sony The ColleXion headphones leaked renders The source of these renders claims a fake leather finish may be replacing the matte plastic of last year....

Realme's 16 Series currently includes three smartphones - Realme 16, Realme 16 Pro, and Realme 16 Pro+. These will be joined by the Realme 16T on May 22. The press release we received from Realme states that the Realme 16T is designed for "everyday use and demanding travel scenarios" and will be positioned as the "8000mAh 3-Day Powerhouse." That 8,000 mAh battery will be packed inside the 16T's 8.8mm slim body, with support for 45W wired charging. It will also support all-scenario bypass charging. The Realme 16T will feature a 6.8" display, and while Realme didn't reveal its...

Last week three upcoming members of vivo's X500 family were spotted in the GSM Association's IMEI database: the X500, X500 Pro, and X500e. But there's a plot twist: it turns out that there's a fourth member coming this year too (before the X500 Ultra will presumably arrive in early 2027). Ladies and gentlemen, vivo is going the Pro Max route, following in the footsteps of Xiaomi, which of course was 'inspired' by Apple. The aforementioned IMEI database now lists the vivo X500 Pro Max too, and thus that's also definitely coming. According to one past rumor, the X500 Pro Max will have...