A new rumor that surfaced claims that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could end up including advanced facial scanning . Yes, we’re talking about Face ID-like facial scanning , like the one Apple offers on iPhones. The Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to include advanced facial scanning This information comes from Sawyer Galox, but do take it with a grain of salt. He was actually resharing a tweet from Haizaki Ryouhei, who claims that the tech will be included in the Galaxy S25 Ultra....

Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s launch seems to be fast approaching. This will be the top-end version in the series that already has the vanilla Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. The main focus here will be on the cameras, besides performance. Rumors claim that the company may unveil the phone in China on December 26th . If you were wondering about its global launch, new evidence suggests it might. The alleged Xiaomi 17 Ultra global version has reportedly bagged the FCC certification....

Cyber Monday is always seen as leftover Black Friday deals. A lot of the time, the Black Friday deals will run through Cyber Monday, but sometimes we do see some bigger discounts on Cyber Monday. For example, the entire Google Pixel 10 lineup is now even cheaper than it was on Black Friday, another $50 off (or $100 on the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold). So definitely worth checking out....

8BitDo has teased an upcoming controller at CES 2026 called the FlipPad that turns your phone into a Game Boy. Technically, all of 8BitDo’s mobile-compatible controllers turn your phone into a Game Boy. If they connect your device, you can use those controllers to play Game Boy games using retro emulators. That being said, the FlipPad does things differently, and it’s the design specifically that makes it a more Game Boy-like controller....

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is finally here, and while this should be a relatively exciting time for fans of the series, instead, it appears that a good portion of the community is upset with Activision for using AI art to help make some of the game’s calling cards. Activision hasn’t officially confirmed that it used AI tools to create the calling card artwork, but it has confirmed it uses AI tools for some of the game’s development assets....

Google has officially released Android 16 and is rolling it out to supported devices. The ultimate goal is to reimagine how users interact with their mobile devices. For Android users in the Middle East, the upgrade is a potential game-changer. New Looks, Smarter Notifications Android 16 features a much-improved design language as Google moves away from the relatively static Android 15 visuals. The OS supports smoother animation and boasts a cleaner interface....

Apple and Google app stores have reportedly continued to host blacklisted apps despite the US sanctions. Various such apps have continued to be available on App Store and Play Store , as per a non-profit watchdog, the Tech Transparency Project (TPP). These apps are reportedly linked to Russian banks blacklisted after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corp, and a Houthi-linked bank in Yemen. Blacklisted apps hosted on App Store and Play Store despite US sanctions According to a report by The Washington Post , the TCC group notes that some app developers were present on the App Store under slightly different names....

TSMC has been Apple’s chipset supplier for more than a decade. It’s safe to say that without TSMC’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, Apple’s iPhones might not be where they are today. However, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal , Apple might start looking for an alternative chip manufacturer. Apple looking for alternative chip manufacturer Before you get too concerned about Apple’s chips falling behind the competition, don’t. Apple is still expected to continue using TSMC as its chip manufacturer, but the Taiwanese semiconductor company could lose some of Apple’s business....

Apple has just rolled out a refresh for its 14-inch MacBook Pro, bringing the new M5 chip to the entry-level model. The look of the laptop stays the same—you still get the great screen and design. However, the biggest changes are inside, focusing on making the computer much smarter and more efficient. Apple also launched M5-power refreshes for its Vision Pro and iPad Pro today. M5 chip-powered MacBook Pro launched: The biggest AI leap yet on an Apple laptop The M5 chip is the centerpiece, and its main focus is AI....

In 2026, Apple will launch its most expensive iPhone to date, the iPhone Fold (or whatever Apple plans to call it). However, despite the rumored hefty price tag of $2,000, it will lack a feature that the cheaper iPhones have, and that is Face ID. Instead, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will use Touch ID in the iPhone Fold and it is unlikely to be an in-display variant. iPhone Fold to use Touch ID, but not in-display According to Kuo, he reiterates his earlier report that the iPhone Fold will use Touch ID instead of Face ID, and that even with Touch ID, it is unlikely to be an in-display fingerprint sensor....

A new rumor suggests a major change is coming to Apple ‘s accessory lineup with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro . The company has long offered a “Clear Case” to show off the phone’s sleek design. However, a recent leak from a reliable source hints that this year’s “Clear Case” for the iPhone 17 Pro may not be so clear after all. iPhone 17 Pro’s Clear Case leaked The latest leak comes from tipster Majin Bu....

In the early days of the internet, websites were everything. The main source for both information and entertainment. Whether you wanted a news update, a little shopping, or to book a vacation, you’d open a browser and type in a web address. Fast forward to today, and that’s starting to feel a bit old. The Convenience Factor Enter the age of mobile apps . What started as a convenient addition to websites has become the main attraction....

Google has now made the Pixel 10 Pro XL official, and it will start shipping on August 28. If you’ve already got your pre-order in, it’s time to check out some cases and maybe some accessories for your new Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. This year, Google didn’t make a ton of changes to the new Pixel 10 Pro XL this year, it kept the same cameras, the same size, and even the same display....

The Google Pixel 9 is a phone that many of you still carry around. It has been a little over a year since it launched at the time of writing this article. With that being said, you may be on the lookout for a new case at this point. The Pixel 9 is a very slippery phone, and using a case is a must for many of you. Well, if your current case is due for a replacement, or you simply want to get a new one, we have some of the best Pixel 9 cases included on this list....

Qi2 is the biggest shake-up in wireless charging since the original standard launched. The magnetic profile initially popularized by Apple’s MagSafe brings perfect magnetic alignment and fast 15W wireless charging to compatible Android and iPhone devices. If you want the fastest, most convenient wireless charging experience in your vehicle without messing with cables, a Qi2 mount is the only way to go. As we did with the best Qi2 charging stands for your home, we’ve now curated a list of the 10 best Qi2 car chargers available today, prioritizing charging speed certification, magnet strength, and mounting stability....

There are always quite a few cases and accessories available for Samsung Galaxy S series smartphones, and that goes for the Galaxy S25 series as well. This time in particular, we’re talking about the Galaxy S25 , the vanilla model in the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. We’ll talk about some accessories for the devices, predominently cases, accessories worth getting, basically, some of the best in various categories. Some of you prefer to get the thinnest cases possible, as you don’t want to add bulk to your phones....

Earlier this year, it was reported that Sony’s original PS5 console model had a liquid metal issue that could cause the console to perform unfavorably, perhaps even overheat and shut down. While this didn’t happen to every single person who owns one of the original PS5 units, it was determined to be a real problem . Any consoles that would stand up vertically could end up having some of the liquid metal drip down out of the area where it covers the APU....

The OnePlus 12 is now getting a new update for September 2025 , that goes for basically the entire globe. The OxygenOS 15.0.0.860 aka 15.0.0.861 update (depending on the market) is rolling out to India, Europe, the US, and more. The OnePlus 12 is now getting the September 2025 update with some tweaks This is not a huge update, but it does bring some changes, and it boosts security too. This update delivers the September 2025 Android security patch to the OnePlus 12, the latest security patch available....

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series may not offer Qi2 magnets after all. Those three phones were supposed to join the Google Pixel 10 series to push the adoption of magnets on Android, but that may not be happening. Nieuwemobiel published not only the Galaxy S26 Ultra S Pen colors yesterday, but some accessories that are coming to the Galaxy S26 series. Interestingly enough, some of the see-through cases include a circular magnet, and some do not....

Everything points to the Galaxy S26 series arriving just around the corner. While we await official confirmation, we have an alleged date for the event: February 25th. Lately, we’ve had more rumors and news than ever about these devices, especially those related to performance. The Exynos 2600-powered model recently passed benchmarks , posting good results. Now we have updated scores for the Galaxy S26 Ultra equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in Geekbench 6 tests....