Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S26 & Galaxy S26+ Renders & Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is right around the corner. All three phones will launch on February 25 , including the Galaxy S26 , Galaxy S26+ , and Galaxy S26 Ultra. In this article, we’ll talk more about the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ design and specifications, while we have a separate article for the Galaxy S26 Ultra . Samsung Galaxy S26 & Galaxy S26+ design Let’s focus on the design first....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Cynthia Hein

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S26 Design Refined

It’s not exactly a secret that Samsung is changing its Galaxy S26 series plans at the last minute. The company decided to ditch the Galaxy S26 Pro , for example, and launch the Galaxy S26 instead . That also changes the design that the company initially planned to use. Well, we bring you some details regarding the latest Galaxy S26 prototype in Samsung’s plans. Samsung is refining the Galaxy S26, here are the dimensions of the latest prototype The new Galaxy S26 prototype that the company is working on measures 149....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Luther Caneva

Exynos 2600 Leak Hints At Major Heat Management Upgrade

There have been rumors suggesting that Samsung could employ an interesting chipset strategy for its Galaxy S26 series of flagship phones. Instead of going with Exynos for some regions and Snapdragon for other regions, Samsung might use Exynos for the base Galaxy S26 and Snapdragon for the rest. Now, new details about the Exynos 2600 have surfaced, suggesting Samsung could improve it with better heat management. Exynos 2600 will have better heat management According to a report from ZDNet Korea, Samsung is doing some research into applying a Heat Pass Block (HPB) for the chipset ....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Jill Buckman

Facebook’s New Collages Use Your Private Photos For Ai Training

The drive to integrate advanced artificial intelligence is changing the fundamentals of social networking. Facebook is currently rolling out a significant new opt-in feature that enables its AI to function as a personal photo editor, suggesting collages and themed edits based on the pictures stored in your phone’s private camera roll. The tool is now available to users in the U.S. and Canada. On paper, this feature sounds pretty useful. The AI ​​performs the tedious task of curating photos, generating creative ideas for recaps or themed posts that appear ready-to-share in the user’s Stories and Feed....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Robert Contreras

First Look At Huawei Mate 80 Pro’s Unique Camera Bump

Huawei is known for its weird camera bump designs. The brand usually doesn’t follow traditional camera layouts, such as square or circular. But with the upcoming Huawei Mate 80 series, the company seems to be rewriting its camera game. A recently leaked real-life image of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro shows its redesigned and unique camera layout. Leaked image of Huawei Mate 80 Pro shows unique camera layout New live image surfacing on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo shows what’s believed to be the rear panel of Huawei Mate 80 Pro....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Benjamin Rokus

First Look: Tecno Pova Curve 2 5g Leaks With 8,000mah Battery

Tecno, one of the fastest-growing brands in recent years, is working on the launch of an upcoming smartphone that aims to bridge the gap between design and performance in the budget segment. We’re talking about the Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G, which we now have a first look at thanks to a leaked image. Furthermore, the hinted tech specs position it as one of the most affordable releases of 2026. As a teaser, the device will boast a massive 8,000mAh battery as one of its key selling points....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Jody Rojas

Foldable Iphone Price Could Drop Thanks To Cheaper, Smarter Hinge Manufacturing

Apple’s iPhones aren’t cheap. Even the “budget-friendly” iPhone 16e is priced way more than a lot of mid-range Android phones. So, when the rumors started circling that Apple would launch a foldable iPhone, we all know how that’s going to end on the price front . However, there might be some good news as Apple might have figured out a way to keep the price of the iPhone Fold down, thanks to cheaper hinge costs....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Sally Sanderson

Galaxy S26 Production Set To Begin This Month As Samsung Bets Big On The Ultra

It’s the start of 2026 and you know what that means: Samsung’s getting ready to launch its new flagship series of phones. The good news is that things appear to be progressing rather nicely. According to the latest reports from Korea , mass production of the Galaxy S26 will begin this month. Galaxy S26 gears up for production this month According to the report, Samsung is getting ready to put the Galaxy S26 series into production this month....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Bobbie Bean

Galaxy Z Fold 7's Screen Durability Tested In Extreme Conditions

Earlier this month, Samsung announced its latest foldable flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Besides announcing improved features , the company also claimed that the folding screen of the device can withstand 500,000 folds, hinting at solid durability. However, the concern here is that the screens of previous foldables don’t last as long in extreme heat and cold environments. Well, folks over at Android Authority reached out to Samsung to get answers about the durability of the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s screen in extreme conditions....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jean Hausman

Galaxy Z Trifold: Box Contents, Android Updates Situation & More

Samsung has announced its very first tri-fold smartphone very recently. Its name is the Galaxy Z TriFold , and we’ve already talked plenty about it. However, some new information has just surfaced. The Galaxy Z TriFold box contents popped up, along with its Android updates situation, and more. The Galaxy Z TriFold does include a charger in the retail box Let’s start with the retail box . If you take a look at the image below, you’ll see everything that’s inside....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jean Dunkan

Gboard’s New Autofill Lets You Fill Forms Faster Than Ever

When you fill in a form in a browser, if you have saved your data, there is an option for you to automatically fill it up. This saves you a few minutes from having to enter your information all over again. Now, it looks like Gboard is getting a new Autofill feature with Google that offers similar convenience, according to a 9to5Google report. Gboard for Android gets Autofill feature with Google Now, it should be noted that Gboard already offers users some autofill-like capabilities, especially for passwords....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Rena Green

Google App Just Got More Visual With A New ‘images’ Tab

Google’s Search app has been getting some handy features lately. Now, Google is rolling out a new “Images” tab on its Search app for iOS and Android. Google started beta testing this feature back in June, right after it was spotted in May. Google app’s new ‘Images’ tab offers a scrollable feed based on your interests The basic idea behind the new “Images” tab in the Google app is to make visual discovery easier....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Sarah Hall

Google Expands Ai, Cloud Infrastructure With $9 Billion Investment In Oklahoma

Google announced on Wednesday an investment of $9 billion to expand AI infrastructure in Oklahoma. The investment will go into developing both AI infrastructure and human resources in the state. This investment will bring onstream a new data center campus in Stillwater and expand an existing one in Pryor, Oklahoma. What the $9 Billion Investment Will Provide The $9 billion investment that Google announced will infuse cash into two areas of AI infrastructure....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Mary Withers

Google Fi's Major Web Overhaul Is Finally Here

Google Fi was one of the first to support RCS messaging, a more modern way to communicate. Though it brought support, the company couldn’t pull it off completely. This is because Google Fi’s web interface couldn’t live up to expectations. Well, that changes now , as Google Fi for web is finally getting the much-awaited overhaul. Google Fi for web gets the much-awaited overhaul Google Fi’s web portal allows users to make/ take calls, listen to voicemail, and also check messages from a browser....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Eddie Martin

Google Might Be Bringing A Darker, Sleeker Overlay To Gemini Live

Gemini Live looks to be getting a dark overlay that closely aligns with the app’s main UI design and color scheme. Whether you’ve actually used Gemini Live before or not, you’ve probably seen what the app looks like. It has a dark color scheme that wasn’t quite represented with the original style of the overlay. Even after Google changed up the design a bit to make it more compact recently....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Andrea Satterfield

Google Pixel 10 Series Is Up To $300 Off At Amazon

Google Pixel 10 – $649 ($150 off) Google Pixel 10 Pro – $799 ($200 off) Google Pixel 10 Pro XL – $949 ($250 off) Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold – $1,499 ($300 off) The Google Pixel 10 this year comes with quite a few changes. Of course, internally, there is the new Tensor G5 processor, which is manufactured by TSMC on its N3E process, but externally, Google has also added a telephoto camera to the Pixel 10....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · John Pearce

Google Pixel 10 Series Users Can Share Location & Message Via Satellite

Much like the Google Pixel 9 series, the new Google Pixel 10 series of smartphones also supports satellite connectivity. Much like last year, Google again partnered up with Skylo in order to make that happen. The Google Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 get satellite features thanks to Skylo partnership Google and Skylo have expanded their partnership to the Pixel 10 , Pixel 10 Pro , Pixel 10 Pro XL , and Pixel 10 Pro Fold handsets....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Shaun Smith

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Ultimate Buyers Guide

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the only foldable smartphone that Google announced as part of the Pixel 9 series. It’s a direct successor to the Pixel Fold which arrived last year. It took Google over a year to deliver this model, and it’s considerably different than the Pixel Fold. It’s also worth noting that this is the second-gen foldable from Google. This one is more in line with the competition available in the market....

December 18, 2025 · 21 min · 4390 words · Mary Bright

Google Pixel Phones Get One

For years, dedicated Android enthusiasts have pointed to one major flaw in Google’s Pixel lineup: its limited customization compared to rivals like Samsung and OnePlus. Pixel devices lead the way on software updates and AI features. However, personalization has often been a weak point. Now, Google is taking a step to address this with the release of the new “Theme packs” app for Pixel Phones on the Play Store ....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Chang Savala

Google Pixel Phones Will Finally Get Theme Packs Soon

Google is currently working on its next major software update for Pixel devices—also known as Pixel Feature Drop—for a November 4, 2025 release. This update will deliver several key upgrades. However, among all of them stands out a substantial boost to customization through the introduction of Theme Packs for Google Pixel phones . This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about this feature. It’s been highly anticipated among Pixel fans, as it has the potential to finally break the customization limitations on these devices compared to third-party Android implementations (such as One UI and Chinese custom skins)....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Bertha Nardini