Samsung developers have been quite busy since last year. The One UI 7 development process was quite lengthy, delaying the rollout for months. They’ve also been working on One UI 8 to ship this year to eligible Galaxy devices. Now, a new report suggests that Samsung has just begun development of One UI 8.5 for release on the Galaxy S26 series next year. Recent reports mentioned that Samsung will release One UI 8....

Qualcomm’s new flagship chip is on the way. The leaks are painting a clear picture of its impressive performance, even if the name aims to be more confusing than ever. After weeks of reports pointing to the next high-end processor being called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 , a new rumor suggests the company might be going in a completely different direction regarding its name by calling it Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5....

Spotify is getting a new feature called “Page Match.” This will let you sync your spot in a physical or ebook with an audiobook . All you have to do is just point your camera at a page, and Spotify will do the rest. The app uses computer vision to match text with audio. Additionally, it is also partnering with Bookshop.org . This will let users buy physical books of the audiobook they’re listening to directly through the Spotify app....

The legal drama surrounding the Google Play Store has reached a critical phase. The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major blow to Google this week, denying the company’s request for a partial stay on the antitrust injunction won by Epic Games. This ruling means the final clock is ticking. Now, Google must now implement the court-mandated changes to the Android app ecosystem starting October 22nd. The Supreme Court’s denial solidifies the victory Epic Games secured in the 2023 antitrust jury trial....

If you happen to live in an urban area like the city, getting internet access is pretty easy. But move out to the rural part of the country, it might be a different story. In the past, carriers like T-Mobile addressed the needs of its rural customers by offering Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), but now the carrier is seeing progress in FWA penetration in urban areas. T-Mobile sees progress in FWA in urban areas According to T-Mobile’s Chief Broadband Officer, Allan Samson, he claims that T-Mobile is gaining sizable traction in urban areas....

Google is updating the Pixel watch family to Wear OS 6.1 as part of the latest update to its smartwatches, and it includes a handful of features like the double pinch and wrist turn gestures, new AOD changes , and more. The update is being rolled out to all models of the Pixel Watch except for the original Pixel Watch. That means if you have the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, or the Pixel Watch 4 (one of the best smartwatches of 2025 ), then you should already have the update available, or you should be seeing it soon....

HONOR has kicked off the new year with a few new smartphones, including the Magic8 Pro Air. However, the company also has a foldable smartphone planned for early 2026. The device in question is the HONOR Magic V6. Previous rumors suggested that the company could unveil the foldable at MWC 2026 , scheduled for March 2–5 in Barcelona, Spain. Now, the colors and codename of the HONOR Magic V6 have surfaced online in a new leak originating from China....

Between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Google Pixel 10 series, the OnePlus 15, and other flagship models, anyone looking to purchase a new flagship smartphone in 2026 has a lot of options. But there’s a catch: welcome to the year of the storage tax. The price of the base models is not terrible—they fall within the usual $799-$999 range —but if you are looking for something more, you might be disappointed....

8Bitdo makes some excellent controllers, and the Ultimate 2C Black Myth: Wukong Edition is one of them, especially at this deal price of $24.99. Normally, the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C would retail for $29.99. This may only be $5 off the original price, but it has the special edition Black Myth: Wukong design, and seeing as 8Bitdo isn’t selling this version itself anymore via its website, this is a pretty good deal we’d say....

Now, there are lots of things to love about this charging station. Our favorite things are the 240W charging support and the flat design. The flat design makes it easy to fit into tight spaces, and its 240W charging support makes it a viable option for charging anything from laptops to smartphones. As a nice little bonus, two of the 8 ports are actually AC power ports. You’ll also have access to 4 USB-C ports and two USB-A ports....

If you’ve been eyeing a high-end robot vacuum, now is the perfect time to grab the Roborock Q7 M5 Plus Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum , because it’s currently on sale for just $249, down from its usual price of $359. That’s a massive $110 savings, and it’s hard to find a smarter home cleaning solution at this price point. The Roborock Q7 M5 Plus is designed to make home cleaning effortless. It’s a self-emptying robot vacuum, which means you don’t have to constantly deal with dustbins....

A little over a week ago, TikTok US experienced an outage which resulted in feeds being reset, and videos unable to upload and stuck in the “pending” stage. The good news for TikTok users in the US is that it looks like the outage is fixed and service has been fully restored . TikTok US services restored following outage This is according to a post on X by the official TikTok US account , where it says that the company has successfully restored services after the outage....

Ulefone has just announced some new tablets , the Armor Pad 5 series. As you could have guessed by the name, these are rugged tablets. The top-end model also comes with a built-in projector, and that’s the first device we’ll talk about. Ulefone just announced two new rugged tablets, one has a projector Two devices have been announced: the Armor Pad 5 Pro and the Armor Pad 5 Ultra . The latter comes with a projector, while the rest of the specs is basically the same between the two models....

Mobile networks are one of the few things that we want to run seamlessly. It’s even problematic thinking about a long network outage. But that’s recently happened to the users of all the major carriers, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, in Kansas City. The outage reportedly lasted for as long as a week. Network Outage Hits T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T Users in Kansas City If you have recently faced a network outage in or around Kansas City, then you are not alone....

What makes this device stand out is how much you can do with it. The 13MP camera with auto-framing is excellent for video calls, and there’s a 3.3x zoom so you can actually see who you’re talking to. When you’re not on calls, the Echo Show 21 works great as a digital photo frame or family organization hub. You can display calendars, shopping lists, weather updates, and more through customizable widgets....

The OnePlus 12R is now getting a major new update, as Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 is rolling out to the device. The rollout has started in India, but the update will quickly spread to other markets, if it hasn’t already. As a reminder, the OnePlus 12R is no longer the best mid-ranger the company has to offer, but it’s still a great phone, and quite a few people are still using it....

One of the perks of Android is the ability to sideload apps relatively easily. This means that if there’s an app you want that’s not on the Play Store, you can download it from forums or other websites. However, this creates a problem, where sometimes you might accidentally download malware . If there was ever a reason to be cautious, then you might want to pay attention to a recently-discovered Android malware called Albiriox ....

Anker has brought its Soundcore Sleep A30 , the third generation of its sleep-focused earbuds, to IFA 2025 . The new audio product is the successor to the A10 and A20 models. The Soundcore A30 earphones are designed to provide a restful night’s sleep through a combination of active noise cancellation, smart audio features, and a refined form factor. They are currently available for pre-order and are expected to launch in August for $229....

Apple denies Musk claim of biased rankings For those unfamiliar, Musk recently made a claim that Grok deserves to be the number one AI app in the App Store. Grok has climbed in the rankings before landing in fifth place, with OpenAI’s ChatGPT taking the first spot. According to Musk, he believes Apple is purposely denying the app the spot, something that the Cupertino company denies. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple has responded with a statement....

Apple iPhone 15 Specs How much is the iPhone 15 series? Where can I buy the iPhone 15 series? What colors does the iPhone 15 come in? What new features will the iPhone 15 Series bring? What updates has the iPhone 15 received? What cases are available for the iPhone 15 series? Apple made a highly anticipated announcement on September 12, 2023, introducing the world to its latest smartphone series – the iPhone 15....