Funtouch OS is the native operating system for Vivo and iQOO phones in global regions. However, in China, the company uses OriginOS, which wasn’t extended to other markets. Funtouch OS has been subject to widespread criticism, mainly for lacking a more modern look compared to the likes of One UI or OxygenOS. If this was stopping you from getting a Vivo phone, here’s some good news you may have been waiting for....

Vivo is reportedly readying its next mid-range lineup, the Vivo V70. The series will apparently have multiple models, including the Vivo V70, V70 Elite, and V70 FE (Fan Edition?). Each will possibly target different price points. Today, we’ll be talking about the latter, as it’s now all across the internet. Multiple online listings reveal some key details of the Vivo V70 FE, like its chipset, battery, RAM, and more. Vivo V70 FE Battery and Chipset details revealed Starting things off, the Vivo V70 FE with model identifier V2550 has received its European Energy Label....

Vivo has been continuously teasing its upcoming X300 series of flagship phones for the past couple of weeks. The X300 handsets are shaping up to be really impressive devices, as per the teasers. One of these products, possibly the Vivo X300 Ultra, will be the world’s first smartphone with two 200MP cameras. A Vivo official has now confirmed some key specs of the Vivo X300 series, apart from revealing the AnTuTu scores ....

Sonos is a name that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to “premium audio.” And, it is pretty premium, not just in price but also in the audio quality you’re getting. But with Sonos, you’re getting a lot more than just a speaker or a soundbar. It’s essential to explain what Sonos actually is because it’s basically what Tesla is to cars. It’s more of a tech company than a sound company....

Earlier this year, with its 2025 lineup, Samsung also announced a 115-inch model of the QN90F . This is a TV that I literally just finished reviewing (the review went live just before Samsung announced the availability), and it’s a fantastic QLED MiniLED TV. It’s a bit on the pricey side, especially this new 115″ model, but I do think it’s worth it. The 115-inch QN90F is quite pricey here, at $26,999....

The Xiaomi 17 went official in September and was one of the first to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, it’s still awaiting a wider release. Much like this year, the vanilla model may debut alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in global regions. While Xiaomi is tight-lipped about the launch timeline, a new leak claims that Xiaomi 17 will launch in global regions in January. Xiaomi 17 may launch globally in January 2026 The alleged Xiaomi 17 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website....

Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are full of AI slop these days. It’s borderline disgusting to see videos obviously made using AI, but yet people were engaging with it as if it were real. Well, it looks like YouTube is trying to get that off its platform. In fact, it seems that YouTube has wiped out about 4.7 billion views from AI slop videos. YouTube has wiped some AI slop off its platform In a letter kicking off 2026, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan spoke up about AI and its role on the platform....

From the very beginning of the AI ​​boom, one debate has been ever-present: content ownership. To develop their services, AI companies use massive amounts of data available on the internet. However, many publishers feel they have been unfairly disadvantaged by not receiving fair compensation. In a new development, there’s a controversy regarding Google’s stance on AI training payment as it came under scrutiny during a hearing with the UK’s Lords Communications and Digital Committee....

Samsung Electronics just announced its estimated operating profit for the third quarter of 2025. The numbers tell a dramatic turnaround story. Samsung expects to hit around $8.5 billion in profit, marking its strongest quarterly performance in over three years, thanks to a big boost from global demand for AI . For a while, Samsung faced challenges in the memory market. The company had experienced delays in supplying its most advanced High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips to key industry players like Nvidia ....

For years, it has been a common wish among laptop users: a Mac that can connect to the internet without relying on Wi-Fi or a hotspot. iPads and many Windows laptops have had cellular connectivity for a long time,. However, the Mac has remained tethered. But according to a new report based on internal Apple code, that’s all about to change with a 5G-supported MacBook. This is in addition to rumors of an affordable MacBook powered by iPhone chips ....

Governments often propose and announce new bills, laws, rules, and regulations. The general idea is supposed to be to protect the interests of its citizens and businesses. However, sometimes these new laws or regulations can hurt businesses. For example, a bill to increase taxes for businesses would allow a government to collect more money to be used to improve the country’s infrastructure. But the downside is that businesses have to pay more taxes, which is why many companies and industries attempt to lobby the government so that the rules skew more in their favor....

In a leadership shift, Apple’s AI chief, John Giannandrea, steps down from his role . This shift follows as the company reshapes its artificial intelligence strategy after a series of delays and internal concerns. The changes are announced at a very crucial moment as Apple is pushing to modernize Siri and position it as a more powerful contender in the AI market. Apple AI Chief steps down from his role due to internal changes Amar Subramanya, a veteran of Google and Microsoft, will take over as Apple’s new vice president of AI....

Yesterday, Apple officially took the wraps off its latest smartphones. The company also introduced its new AirPods Pro 3 true wireless earbuds. They also refreshed its Apple Watch lineup with the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Now, if you missed Apple’s announcement, don’t worry. The company has published a quick “catch up” series of videos that covers the iPhone 17, Apple Watch, and AirPods. So, let’s dive right in....

It’s hard even to imagine Apple having a good time with the regulations of the European Union (EU). Apple is now facing some hurdles in the region, as it warns of feature delays in Europe due to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) . This act, in particular, forces brands to open up their services to third-party devices. The tech giant, however, argues that this puts the user’s privacy at risk....

Apple and Samsung are both the largest smartphone OEMs in the world. However, for several years now, Samsung has been in first place. But now, a report from Counterpoint Research suggests that Apple might overtake Samsung as the biggest smartphone brand, reclaiming its crown after more than a decade. Apple to overtake Samsung as biggest smartphone brand According to the report, Apple is expected to grow 10% this year. In comparison, Samsung is estimated to grow by just 4....

Apple Watch is one piece of tech that has proved its mettle in discovering potential health issues. There have been multiple instances in the past about how the company’s wearable saved lives, some even life-threatening. Multiple health features like fall-detection, ECG, blood-oxygen monitoring, and others help the cause. In one such instance , a 57-year-old woman from Brighton, East Sussex, claims that her Apple Watch helped her discover a brain tumor, which ultimately led to getting timely medical attention....

ICEBlock, a popular app that was launched on iOS earlier this year, has just been removed by Apple from the App Store, making it no longer accessible from Apple devices. Apple’s removal of the app from the App Store comes as part of a request from the Trump Administration’s US Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, following pressure from the US Department of Justice to take the app down amid an increase in tensions against ICE agents....

I have to be honest, when Apple first unveiled the iPhone Air , it was the first time in a long time I felt this excited about an Apple product. But it turns out I might be in the minority here. According to a wild claim on Weibo , it has been suggested that the iPhone Air might be canceled. Will the iPhone Air be canceled? Now, we had recently heard a report from Mizuho Securities which claimed that Apple had cut production of the iPhone Air ....

AT&T customers will see higher phone bills starting December 1 as the carrier raises its monthly recovery fee. The increase affects AT&T Mobility postpaid plans, and it applies on a per-line basis. For users, the change is noticeable right away because AT&T lists it as part of its recurring fees. It’s like a cherry on top, as the company already charges a “State and Local Cost Recovery” fee. It says this fee helps recover taxes and required payments that AT&T pays to state and local governments....

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to lock in all your favorite streaming services, Black Friday 2025 just handed it to you on a silver platter. This year’s lineup of Black Friday streaming deals is honestly wild — we’re talking HBO Max for just $2.99 a month, Hulu practically giving away subscriptions, and bundle deals that make it cheaper to stream everything you love in one place. Whether you’re catching up on The Last of Us , binging The Bear , or queuing up Dune: Part Two in 4K, now’s the time to grab these offers before they disappear....