Galaxy Z Fold 7 Officially Crowned World's Thinnest Foldable

Samsung designed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the firm goal of making it the thinnest foldable phone on the market. After falling behind in this regard, the company now aims to be the undisputed leader. That said, Honor continues to claim that its Magic V5 device still holds that crown. However, a new independent study has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is indeed the thinnest book-style foldable smartphone on the market....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 375 words · Walter Barbee

Global Oneplus 15 & Oppo Find X9 To Keep 7,000mah+ Battery Cells

For years, global smartphone enthusiasts have suffered the disappointment of watching Chinese flagships launch with immense battery specs, only to see that capacity shrink when the device arrived internationally. This size reduction often happens because of strict regulations governing the safe air transport of single, high-capacity battery cells. However, that unwelcome tradition is finally ending. OPPO and OnePlus are preparing to launch their next-generation phones on global markets—the OPPO Find X9 series and the OnePlus 15 —without trimming the impressive, oversized batteries they debuted in China....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 384 words · Barbara Chamberlain

Google Calendar On Wear Os Gets Material 3 Expressive Makeover

Google Calendar for Wear OS is now getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign. This change is now widely available , letting users get a taste of the new bold makeover. However, the changes are limited to Calendar’s Tiles, as there are no major changes to the actual app. This is if we have to compare it to the big Maps update from Google . Google Calendar app on Wear OS gets Material 3 Expressive redesign The “Next” event now has name and duration details in a rounded container....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 334 words · Cheryl Wyke

Google Ceo Says No Job Is Safe As Ai Puts Society Through Disruption

Sundar Pichai is giving a strong warning about the future of work amid the AI job disruption. The CEO of Alphabet ( Google ‘s parent company) says that artificial intelligence is about to cause huge problems in society that people will just have to “work through.” He thinks that AI is the “most profound technology humanity is ever working on.” Pichai also states that its potential to help comes with big changes to the job market....

January 7, 2026 · 3 min · 457 words · Jessica Henderson

Google Keep: Your Ultimate Guide To Taking Notes With Google's App

Google Keep is one of the most-used apps on Google Play with one of the highest numbers of downloads, and that speaks highly to how good the app is. Especially when you consider that there are so, so many more apps on the Play Store that users could spend their time with. This is impressive considering the nature of Google Keep. It’s a note-taking app that was designed for two main purposes: jotting down notes and making lists....

January 7, 2026 · 15 min · 3066 words · Michael Furman

Google Tv May Soon Ask If You’re Still Watching To Detect When You Fall Asleep

Raise your hand if you’ve ever fallen asleep in front of the TV before while watching a show or movie halfway through. Most of us have been there, but Google TV might have a way to ensure you’re still watching or have fallen asleep. Google TV will check if you’re still watching According to an APK teardown by Android Authority , the publication discovered strings in the recent version of the Google TV Home app for the Google TV platform....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 360 words · Karina Nixon

Google’s “contact Exchange” Is Basically Namedrop For Android — And It’s Coming Soon

Apparently, Google is working on bringing over Apple’s NameDrop feature to Android . At least according to an APK teardown from Android Authority . They’ve found strings about “Contact Exchange” in the latest version of Google Play Services. This had already surfaced in an earlier version of Google Play Services as “Gesture Exchange”, but it appears that the name has changed – and now makes more sense. It’ll be using NFC to exchange your info, a lot like NameDrop does on iOS....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 324 words · Eddie Howe

Honor Magicpad 3 Review: A Big, Beautiful Tablet That Nails The Essentials

Most popular tablets these days are quite large. Why? Well, because phones have gotten larger over time as well, not to mention that foldable phones are a thing these days as well. So, it’s not that odd to see a 12-inch or 13-inch tablets out there, in fact, those are the most popular ones. We’re here to review one such tablet , the HONOR MagicPad 3 . This one has a 13....

January 7, 2026 · 19 min · 3853 words · Norma Buitron

Huawei Joins The Ultra

Ultra-thin phones seem to be making a comeback this year. Apple and Samsung also launched their own version of slim phones, but the poor market demand is a topic of discussion for another day. In recent news, Huawei is preparing to expand its ultra-slim smartphone lineup with the upcoming Mate 70 Air. The phone recently appeared on a certification website, revealing some of its key specifications. Here’s what to expect from Huawei’s upcoming ultra-thin smartphone The Huawei Mate 70 Air has been recently spotted on the Chinese Telecom’s database with the model number SUP-AL90....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 339 words · Debbie Jehlicka

Huge One Ui 8.5 Leak Reveals Fresh Features Coming To Samsung Phones

If you’ve been wondering what the One UI 8.5 update will bring to the table… well, we have just the info for you. A leaked changelog has revealed the features that the One UI 8.5 beta update will bring, and there’s a lot to go over. Before we begin, do note that this update is expected to debut with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series devices. They’re expected to arrive at some point in January 2026, so next month, basically....

January 7, 2026 · 3 min · 494 words · Frances Arnold

Iphone 18 Pro’s Ltpo+ Display Might Be Apple’s Secret Weapon

Not all display panels are created the same. We usually see terms like LCD and OLED thrown around a lot, but even within them, there are subtle differences. Now, it is expected that Apple will equip its iPhone 18 Pro series with OLED panels this year, but now a new rumor suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro could sport more advanced displays compared to the previous year . iPhone 18 Pro to feature more advanced displays For a bit of context, many modern-day smartphones use OLED displays....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 409 words · Sarah Bowman

Iphone Fold Leak Shows Radical Design That Breaks The Mold

The design and dimensions of Apple ’s very first foldable smartphone have just leaked out. The information comes from a German site , iphone-ticker, and it should be taken with a grain of salt. However, this design is very interesting, and it does make sense. Apple’s first foldable iPhone could go against the grain In the image below, you can see sketches of the phone, which show it from various angles....

January 7, 2026 · 3 min · 518 words · Royce Roush

Leaked Case Images Reveal The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Subtle Redesign

Believe it or not, we’re less than three months away from Samsung debuting the new Galaxy S26 series. Samsung typically debuts the new Galaxy S in mid-January, after CES. So it’s truly right around the corner. And that means case manufacturers are getting to work on their new cases for these phones. X user @TarunVats found a photo that was made by a case maker for their new case , showing off the Galaxy S26 Ultra ....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 328 words · Virginia Emory

Lenovo Bolsters Its Gaming Products With New Offerings At Ifa

Lenovo is pulling out all the stops at IFA 2025 and announcing a range of new Legion products. This includes the Legion Go 2, the company’s second handheld in the original Legion Go line (we’ll count the Legion Go S as a separate product line here), but it also includes new desktops and laptops , some new gaming monitors, and a new mode for the Legion Glasses 2. While the Legion Go 2 is going to be the focus for some consumers, Lenovo’s other Legion products are worthy of attention....

January 7, 2026 · 4 min · 840 words · Werner Chung

Mediatek's New 2nm Flagship Chip Has Officially Taped Out

MediaTek , the well-known chip brand, has just revealed a huge step forward: they’ve successfully “taped out” their next flagship processor using TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process. This positions MediaTek as a key player in the next generation of high-performance chips. For those not deep in the world of chip design, “taping out” is a big deal. The term refers to the final stage where the chip’s designer sent it off for manufacturing....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 415 words · Flora Sites

Motorola Debuts Moto G67 Power With A Massive 7,000mah Battery

Motorola has expanded its portfolio of mid-range devices by introducing the Moto G67 Power . The brand has loaded the device with a massive 7,000mAh battery. Motorola promises the huge power cell of the device keeps the chargers at bay as it can deliver as many as three days of regular usage. As expected, the phone also gets 33W TurboPower fast charging technology. Meet the Motorola Moto G67 Power, the firm’s latest mid-range smartphone Talking about the design first, the Moto G67 Power looks nearly identical to the other recent G series offerings from the brand....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 350 words · Billy Whitford

New Google Lawsuit May End Massive Text Phishing Operations

The relentless stream of fake delivery alerts and unpaid toll notifications flooding text inboxes is a common problem worldwide. However, it may finally soon face a major challenge. In a recent development, Google has filed a landmark lawsuit against a cybercriminal organization, largely operating out of China, that runs a massive SMS phishing—or “smishing”—network. This organization, sometimes referred to as the “Smishing Triad,” provides its services through a platform dubbed “Lighthouse....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 411 words · Alexis Guthrie

New Oneplus 15 Update Adds Neon Camera Filter, Bypass Charging & More

The OnePlus 15 is now getting a new update , as the rollout is starting in Europe and India. That update will likely be available in the US as well, once you get the device. As many of you know, the OnePlus 15 is now up for pre-order in the US , it’s not on sale yet. The OnePlus 15 is getting a new update with the December 2025 security patch With that being said, we’re talking about the OxygenOS 16....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 321 words · Leo Murphy

Nokia Looks To License Its Brand Again—this Time Via Reddit

More than a decade ago, Microsoft acquired Nokia’s mobile business and made Windows Phone-based smartphones under the Nokia brand. The Redmond company eventually sold off the brand to HMD Global, which started making Nokia-branded smartphones running Android. That partnership eventually wound down , but it looks like Nokia is still interested to license its brand to another company . Nokia wants to license its brand According to a post on the Nokia sub-reddit , a Nokia Community Manager posted a message indicating the company’s intention to license its brand....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 312 words · Samuel Morris

Oneplus 15r’s Twin Brother Is Arriving First — December 3 Is The Date

We now know when the OnePlus 15R’s twin will launch . The OnePlus Ace 6T is its name, and its launch event is scheduled to take place on December 3. The OnePlus Ace 6T is basically the OnePlus 15R for China. The OnePlus 15R’s twin brother will launch first, on December 3 OnePlus still hasn’t confirmed that the OnePlus Ace 6T will be a rebranded OnePlus 15R. However, the company is doing the same thing every year, so we kind of know what to expect at this point....

January 7, 2026 · 2 min · 380 words · Michael Gilmore