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technology1 hour ago•36 min saved

Oppo’s Bubble adds a circular back-screen to preview rear selfies

Oppo’s Bubble is a 7mm-thick circular AMOLED screen that sticks to the back of select Oppo phones to provide live framing and remote shutter control for selfies using the rear camera. It offers wireless range up to about 33 feet, charges via USB-C, and is priced at 499 yuan (~$73) in China with no confirmed global release. Compatibility is limited to a small set of Oppo devices (via an accompanying app), and attaching it may require a magnetic case or a device with embedded magnets; the Bubble can also display 3D characters or wallpapers when idle, but battery life isn’t announced.

via The Verge|

#accessories #gadgets #oppo

technology3 hours ago•8 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max primed to edge out Pixel 11 Pro XL on rumored upgrades

The article compares rumored specs for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL. Apple is expected to send an evolutionary upgrade with a 2‑nm A20 Pro chip, improved camera with variable aperture, a larger battery, and storage up to 2TB, while preserving a familiar design. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is teased to use a 2‑nm Tensor G6, a 6.8‑inch 120Hz OLED display with strong brightness, a back‑mounted light‑up LED bar, and a triple camera system (50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide, 48 MP telephoto) plus a 42 MP front camera, with substantial storage options and possibly 45W wired charging. Both are expected to keep aluminum bodies with similar footprints and about 12GB of RAM, but the iPhone is framed as the potential performance leader while Google highlights design and camera features that could narrow the gap.

via PhoneArena|

#google-pixel #iphone #rumors

technology2 days ago•2 min saved

Samsung reportedly brands Fold 8 lineup as Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung is reportedly naming its next foldables the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (the wider Fold 8 Wide) and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with the Ultra serving as the direct successor to Fold 7. The Fold 8 is expected to be wider and shorter and will drop one rear camera, while the Fold 8 Ultra is said to include upgrades such as a 5,000 mAh battery, 45W charging, and a 50MP ultrawide camera but will not include S Pen support, a Privacy Display, 60W charging, or a higher-zoom camera. The lineup is expected to debut at Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked event, with possible price hikes.

via SamMobile|

#foldable #samsung #smartphones

technology2 days ago•10 min saved

Apple’s iPhone 20 Pro Aims for a Truly Edge-to-Edge Display, Free of Dynamic Island

Rumors suggest the iPhone 20 Pro will be bezel-free with no Dynamic Island, possibly featuring a new Liquid Glass display and an upgraded battery, while removing most physical controls for a distraction-free screen. Yet under-display Face ID and edge distortion concerns could affect timing, with a 2027 release tied to Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone as part of a rumored three-year redesign cycle.

via PhoneArena|

#apple #display-technology #future-tech

technology3 days ago•12 min saved

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide aims for ultrathin pocketability to challenge iPhone Ultra

Samsung is reportedly preparing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide with an ultra-thin, lightweight design to rival Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra. Leaks suggest the Fold 8 Wide could weigh about 210 g and have a 4.1 mm unfolded thickness, with a folded profile around 9.8 mm— thinner than Huawei Pura X Max's 11.2 mm. The design shift emphasizes extreme portableness and a near-square 4:3 inner display to deliver a “tablet-like” experience while aiming to set a new benchmark in the foldable category.

via Notebookcheck|

#apple #foldable #leaks

technology3 days ago•2 min saved

Motorola rolls out Razr Fold in North America as 2026 Razr lineup lands

Motorola has launched its Razr Fold in the US and Canada, with the US getting unlocked units and a staggered rollout of the 2026 Razr family. In Canada, only the Razr Fold is launching at CAD 2,700. US buyers can snag bundles with Moto Buds 2 Plus and four Moto Tags (prices: Fold $1,900; Ultra 2026 $1,500; Razr+ 2026 $1,100; vanilla Razr 2026 $800). Promo trade-ins vary by model (up to $500 for Fold, $400 for Ultra, $300 for Razr+, $200 for vanilla Razr). Availability spans Best Buy, Amazon, and carrier releases in the coming months, with some variants like the Razr+ arriving on AT&T and a T-Mobile version coming soon.

via GSMArena.com|

#canada-market #foldable #motorola

technology3 days ago•2 min saved

Galaxy S24 Ultra Debuts One UI 8.5 With Focused UI Customization and Subtle Camera Updates

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, bringing a highly customizable quick panel and a redesigned Gallery with a bottom blur bar. Most camera features remain unchanged due to hardware limits (no 24MP mode, no horizontal lock, and no APV codec), making this an UI-focused refresh rather than a camera overhaul.

via SamMobile|

#galaxy-s24-ultra #one-ui-85 #samsung

technology4 days ago•3 min saved

Clicks Communicator Promises Android 17 and a 4,450mAh Battery Ahead of Launch

The Clicks Communicator, a keyboard-equipped Android phone, revealed that it will launch with Android 17 and feature a 4,450mAh silicon-carbon battery, up from 4,000mAh, with working samples targeted for next month and the pre-order deposit option still available.

via Droid Life|

#android #battery #pre-orders

technology5 days ago•8 min saved

Samsung Edges Apple to Lead 2026 Smartphone Satisfaction, AI Gains Drive Scores

Samsung overtakes Apple as the top smartphone customer-satisfaction leader in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 study (81 vs. 80); the overall cell-phone industry ticks up to 79, AI integration scores hit 85, and foldables show Samsung in the lead while Apple prepares a foldable iPhone later this year.

via MacRumors|

#acsi #ai #apple

technology5 days ago•11 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max promises major leaps in display, power, and camera

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max this fall, boasting a major hardware leap over the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Rumored specs include a 2 nm A20 Pro chip with 12 GB RAM, up to 2 TB storage, a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display brighter than 3,000 nits, and a smaller Dynamic Island. The camera system remains a 48 MP triple setup with potential variable aperture and a 5X telephoto, while a larger 5,200 mAh battery and faster wired charging (up to 40 W) are anticipated. iOS 27 would ship out of the box, and design is expected to stay largely aluminum with a new color option like Dark Cherry. If you own a 15 Pro Max, upgrade decision hinges on how much you value the latest tech and performance gains.

via PhoneArena|

#apple #battery #display

technology10 days ago•18 min saved

Sony's Xperia 1 VIII AI camera sparks meme backlash

Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII AI Camera Assistant campaign sparked a viral backlash as the company’s promo shots appeared overexposed in “before/after” memes. Sony explained the feature doesn’t auto-edit photos but offers four creative looks based on the scene, with users turning the campaign into a meme trend on X and even engaging tech personalities in the discussion.

via Notebookcheck|

#ai-camera #memes #smartphones

technology11 days ago•11 min saved

Sony Xperia 1 VIII shows hardware heft but portrait colors fall short of iPhone 17 Pro

Sebastian Pier finds the Xperia 1 VIII’s hardware impressive, with a larger sensor and strong overall camera setup, but it struggles with portrait color accuracy—skin tones skew greenish and highlights wash out in high-contrast scenes. Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, Sony’s ultra-wide (16mm equivalent) and HDR performance aren’t enough to beat Apple’s color rendering and tonal balance, making the Xperia less compelling for portrait photography despite the price and other features.

via PhoneArena|

#camera #color-accuracy #iphone

technology11 days ago•2 min saved

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leans into nostalgia with a headphone jack, microSD slot, and thick bezels

Sony has unveiled the Xperia 1 VIII, a flagship that doubles as a nostalgia play by reintroducing a 3.5 mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, and thick bezels while offering high-end specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12–16 GB RAM, 256 GB–1 TB storage, a 6.5-inch LTPO display, 5,000 mAh battery with 30 W wired charging and 15 W wireless charging, triple 48 MP rear cameras with 4K/120 fps video, a 12 MP front camera, IP65/IP68, a dedicated shutter button, Android 16 with four years of OS updates and two years of security patches, and UK/EU pricing of £1,399 / €1,499 plus a free WH-1000XM6 headset for pre-orders (pricing higher than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL).

via TechSpot|

#flagship #nostalgia #smartphones

technology11 days ago•7 min saved

Digital Confessions: How Phones Unravel Crimes

Across cases from Utah to Georgia, investigators cite smartphones, deleted messages, and online searches as key evidence that defendants reveal far more on their devices than they intend; the article highlights Kouri Richins’s murder case where iPhone data helped convict her, along with other incidents showing how digital breadcrumbs are recovered and used in court, raising ongoing privacy concerns.

via Ars Technica|

#crime #digital-forensics #forensic-evidence

technology12 days ago•12 min saved

iPhone 17 Pro Tops Fast-Charging Showdown; Galaxy S26 Ultra Leads Wired Speed

CNET tested 33 phones and found the iPhone 17 Pro is the fastest overall charger thanks to its balanced wired (40W) and wireless (Qi2.2) speeds, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers the fastest wired charging at 60W. The iPhone 17 Pro also led wireless charging in their tests (55% in 30 minutes) aided by magnets. Silicon-carbon batteries (e.g., OnePlus 15) can reach very high speeds but are not widely available in the US. Apple shows the most consistent fast charging across its lineup; overall speed depends on charger compatibility and battery size, not just the phone’s max spec.

via CNET|

#charging #galaxy-s26-ultra #iphone-17-pro