Many of you have probably already heard of Ulefone RugKing , the company’s budget rugged smartphone. What some of you may not know, is that this phone has a very powerful speaker. Uelfone has decided to demonstrate the RugKing’s speaker in a new promo video. The Ulefone RugKing’s powerful speaker gets demoed in a promo video If you check out the video below, you’ll see the speaker in action. You’ll not only see it running, but see it running while having a ton of dust on it, in a construction environment, amongst other scenes....

Amid the growing tension in the global semiconductor war, the United States of America has revoked the license of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to send advanced chip-making tools to China. This comes after Washington had earlier allowed NVIDIA and AMD to export certain AI chips to its rival, signaling a possible shift in strategy. US revokes VEU status of TSMC, SK Hynix, and Samsung The United States has revoked a waiver that allows TSMC to send advanced chip manufacturing equipment and technology to its Nanjing plant in China....

Despite being in high demand, compact phones seem to continue to be a niche for device makers. Only a few brands out there cover this segment adequately, and the list is even shorter outside of China. Well, meet the Vivo X200 FE, a pseudo-flagship handset—in the same category as the OnePlus 13R , OnePlus 13s, or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE , among others—that wants to fill this space. The X200 FE isn’t exactly a budget phone, but it’s not as expensive as other devices that top—or even exceed—the $1,000 price tag....

Vivo could introduce its next-gen X300 series of flagship smartphones by the end of September or in October in China. Ahead of an official announcement, the rumor mill has already given us many details about the upcoming Vivo handsets. Last month, a leak revealed that the next-gen Vivo X300 series phones will feature a major camera boost to 200MP sensors . Vivo’s product manager Han Boxiao has now put a stop to the rumors and confirmed that Vivo X300 series devices will utilize next-gen 200MP camera sensors....

This week, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold in Korea, which will make its way to the US in Q1 of 2026. But a puzzling part of the spec sheet was the fact that Samsung is using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 announced in September. Of course, Korean media asked Samsung execs about this decision, and Samsung’s VP of Mobile Experience’s product planning, Kang Min-seok, stated that Samsung wanted to focus on perfection for the Galaxy Z TriFold....

Ever watch those videos of people on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube who make playing the guitar look so easy and effortless? Yea, those people probably poured hundreds, if not thousands, of hours into perfecting their craft. And you know what? It’s not too late for you to start playing the guitar either, especially if you have a Samsung TV. Learn to play guitar on your Samsung TV Samsung has announced that starting in 2026, those who own a Samsung TV will be able to access Fender Play if they want to learn how to play the guitar....

Samsung typically sticks with pretty muted colors on the “Ultra” model, and this year for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, that appears to be continuing . As we’re now seeing the official colors for the Galaxy S26 Ultra , a few weeks before its launch. In the image below, we are able to see four colors , which are likely black, cobalt violet, sky blue, and white. The sky blue color (as well as the pink gold color) is both reportedly going to be Samsung....

The world of mobile operating systems is rarely perfect, and Android 16 is no exception. Google ‘s latest software brings a host of welcome features and a refreshed UI. However, some users have encountered a frustrating bug that’s leaving them in silence. If you’ve been scratching your head wondering why your notifications suddenly stopped making a sound on Android 16, you’re not alone, and thankfully, a fix for the bug is on the way....

OnePlus has started rolling out its Android 16 update ahead of time … well, kind of. As many of you know, the company will announce its Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 update on October 16 . The company jumped the gun and started rolling out the beta version of OxygenOS 16 to OnePlus users, though only in a specific region. Android 16 has started rolling out to OnePlus devices, but it’s not what you think The OxygenOS 16 Open Beta program seems to be open for owners of the OnePlus 13 series, OnePlus 12 series, and OnePlus Open, but only in India....

In a major shift for the Android ecosystem, Google will roll out a new developer verification system . This will change how we think about sideloading apps. For years, one of Android’s key advantages was the freedom to install applications from outside the Google Play Store. Usually, all you needed was to download an APK file and a few taps. But as Google moves to link real-world identities to developers, Android’s upcoming developer verification system could be a headache for users who don’t always have a reliable internet connection....

Apple has announced a new developer program , called the Mini Apps Partner Program. This will offer a reduced commission rate of 15% on in-app purchases for mini apps. Apple has supported mini apps and games on the App Store since 2017. Developers must first apply to take part in the program by submitting the request form , which Apple will review before making it available. Apple halves App Store commission for mini apps This new program will allow developers to save on the commission....

Apple is set to announce its Q3 earnings tomorrow, which means many analysts are releasing research notes today about the company. That includes Wedbush, who believes that Apple’s internal AI development “is a failure “, and that Tim Cook should open his pocketbook to acquire Perplexity. AI has been the elephant in the room for Apple for the last year or so. And many were expecting that Apple Intelligence would be a big driver for sales of the iPhone 16 series last year....

OLED displays are increasingly present in smartphones of all categories. The lower price of the technology has allowed its implementation even in affordable devices, without increasing costs too much. That said, budget OLED panels are far from being the best on the market, presenting some color representation drawbacks. But what if a new LCD screen offered better features? With that in mind, BOE has introduced the IPS LC-based “ADS Pro” display with high brightness levels and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz....

The political saga around TikTok has taken a new turn. US President Donald Trump has announced that he has reached a deal with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping regarding the future of the TikTok’s US operations, a move that could end months of uncertainty and a potential ban. The deal, which Trump announced after a phone call with Xi, would reportedly allow a consortium of US investors to take over TikTok’s US business....

DOOGEE will be showing off its outdoor technology at GITEX GLOBAL 2025. This tech show is taking place from October 13 to October 17, and DOOGEE can be found at booth A40 in Hall 13. DOOGEE is showing off its ‘Tech For Nature’ vision at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 The company is utilizes the ‘Tech For Nature’ vision at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 . The company says that it’s doing this by “combining military-grade rugged technology and energy-saving batteries into smart, durable, and practical products for everyday life....

Lately, leaks about Samsung ‘s next biggest slate have intensified. A new leak has revealed the first front-facing image of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra . The picture reveals some interesting details, such as a potentially smaller notch. As a bonus, there’s also a new image of the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE . Since their inception, Samsung’s “Ultra” tablets have had a notch. It’s positioned to act as a “webcam” when using the tablet horizontally—such as with the keyboard accessory....

OnePlus has confirmed the design of its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 15 . This confirmation came from both the Snapdragon Summit 2025 and the company’s Weibo account, in a way. Before we get to that, however, let’s just say that the OnePlus 15 name has been confirmed yesterday. OnePlus also confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor will fuel the device , Qualcomm’s brand-new flagship chip. The OnePlus 15 design has been offiically revealed, both its front and back sides With that being said, during the Snapdragon Summit, OnePlus showed us the back side of the phone , as Phone Arena reported....

If you keep up with the latest Samsung news , the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro should be no stranger to you. Samsung could launch the flagship earbuds next year, alongside the Galaxy S26 series. At this point, many of its details are out, all thanks to leaks and rumors floating around online. Now, a new leak has spilled that the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will come with the “Find Your Phone” feature ....

Samsung has officially kicked off its software maintenance schedule for the new year, starting with its latest non-foldable flagship phones. If you own a device in the Galaxy S25 series, you can now download the January 2026 security patch. The rollout began in South Korea, following a familiar Samsung pattern. The firmware is reaching the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ , Galaxy S25 Ultra , and even the Galaxy S25 FE ....

Following the Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch date, the release date has been tipped as well. The launch date came from Evan Blass, a well-known tipster, and it’s February 25. The release date, based on this report from Dealabs, is March 11. Dealabs is a French website, and not our regular source of such information, so take it with a grain of salt. They do seem rather confident that the information is correct, though....