Much like the OnePlus 12 , which we talked about yesterday, the OnePlus 13R is now getting Android 16 as well. OxygenOS 16 is coming installed on top of Android 16, of course, and the update is now rolling out in India. Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 starts rolling out to the OnePlus 13R As is usually the case, this update will soon reach many other markets, if it hasn’t already by the time you’re reading this....

OnePlus is possibly preparing for a major shift in its flagship strategy, as the latest report claims the company is considering the launch of Pro and Ultra models in the OnePlus 16 series. The last Pro variant device launched by the tech giant was the OnePlus 10 Pro. We didn’t get to see the launch of any Pro or Ultra models after that. But this may be changing very soon....

This time around, we’re comparing the very best smartphone from Google with its predecessor from two years ago. In other words, we’ll be comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8 Pro . The design language is similar, but still, these two phones do look notably different, while the internals have changed as well. Many of you who are using the Pixel 8 Pro are probably considering upgrading after two years, so… the Pixel 10 Pro XL may be the right choice....

Google has started rolling out a major update for its Pixel phones as part of the November 2025 feature drop . It introduces the Gemini-powered AI Notification Summaries to the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 devices. The feature is designed to condense long messaging threads into short overviews for a friendlier user experience. Google rolls out AI-Notification Summaries to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series Once the user enables the Notification Summaries , the AI will scan for longer conversations in supported messaging apps like Google Messages and WhatsApp....

Qualcomm has just confirmed the name of its upcoming flagship processor , it’s the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. So, the rumors turned out to be true , as Qualcomm once again decided to change the name of its most powerful chip. The company stuck to a singular name for three years with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Then, last year, the company decided to launch the chip under the Snapdragon 8 Elite name....

Roblox is a worldwide phenomenon that enjoys an absolutely massive 110 million daily active users, and that number is probably about to go up even further now that Roblox is coming to the Samsung Galaxy Store. Today, Samsung and Roblox Corporation announced their partnership to bring Roblox to the Galaxy Store, so even more gamers have access to this large creation platform. Roblox is technically a game, but it’s not really just a game, as you can create full games within it for people to play....

We’ve seen the leaked benchmarks and rumors surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2600 chipset. This chipset is rumored to be destined for the Galaxy S26 series, and it could very well be the first 2nm chipset to hit the market. Now, Samsung themselves have revealed the performance and efficiency of its 2nm GAA process. Samsung 2nm GAA performance and efficiency revealed According to Samsung, it seems that its 2nm GAA process has yielded some improvements in performance and efficiency of its chipsets....

As expected, Samsung is one of the main names at CES 2026 . While the company isn’t bringing new phones, it is announcing significant developments in display technology. In the age of AI , manufacturers are focusing on being among the first to launch “AI hardware.” These types of devices require high-quality interaction and visualization capabilities. With that in mind, Samsung Display is presenting how OLED panels might function as the primary interface for AI-driven devices, ranging from mobile classroom assistants to specialized automotive hardware....

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was announced by Samsung on July 26. It was announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Tab S9 series, and the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The company had plenty to say during its second Unpacked event of 2023, that’s for sure. The Flip 5 easily stands out compared to its predecessor, due to the fact Samsung enlarged its cover display by quite a bit....

Samsung has just unveiled the world’s first Perplexity AI-powered app for smart TVs . It brings artificial intelligence directly to your large living room screen. Samsung says that the new TV app with Perplexity AI transforms how people interact with their televisions. The app makes it easier to find information, discover content, and get instant answers without using a secondary device. Samsung has launched the new TV app as part of the Vision AI Companion platform, which it introduced at the IFA 2025 trade show last month....

Bixby has always been the underdog of virtual assistants. While many Galaxy users quickly looked for ways to disable it, Samsung never quite gave up on its homegrown AI . Now, Now, thanks to a press release that was briefly published by Samsung itself and then mysteriously pulled, we have confirmation that a massive Bixby overhaul—powered by Perplexity—is coming with One UI 8.5 . This is not your typical minor update....

Samsung is preparing a visual refresh for its mobile software with the upcoming One UI 8.5 . The update is set to debut with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. While previous iterations focused on cleaner lines, the latest One UI 8.5 internal builds suggest a significant “3D-looking” design shift is coming to the most fundamental part of the interface: the app icons. Samsung is reportedly abandoning the flat, two-dimensional aesthetic that has characterized recent One UI versions....

Samsung may not be changing up the camera hardware on the Galaxy S26 Ultra , but the software side is shaping up to be a different story. New code discovered (by Android Authority ) in the Camera Assistant Good Lock module for One UI 8.5 reveals two features that could give enthusiasts far more control over their shots. First up is video softening. Samsung already offers picture softening in Camera Assistant, which tones down overly harsh details for more natural-looking photos....

Samsung is set to introduce its first 2nm smartphone chip, the Exynos 2600 , later this year. It is expected to power the Galaxy S26 series in various markets in 2026. Initial leaks offered insights into the hardware’s potential technical specifications. However, recent Geekbench results are giving us a clearer picture of the performance of the Exynos 2600 chip. A Geekbench benchmark listing for the Exynos 2600 recently appeared, and the initial scores were quite low....

Holiday shopping deals are still popping up left and right, even just ten days away from Christmas, and Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is one of those deals, with this laptop now dropping in price to $1,299.99. Normally, this laptop retails for $1,699.99. So, you’re saving $400, which is a 24% discount. It’s not quite as good as the deal during Black Friday, but this is also quite likely the lowest price we’ll see in a while....

Sony’s DualSense controller for the PS5 is arguably the most comfortable and best controller available on the market, and now it’s finally getting a feature it should have had since the PS5’s release – multi-device pairing. If you own at least one DualSense controller and you use it with more than just your PS5 , then you know the struggle of having to pair it with each device every single time you want to swap....

After a disappointing launch of the Xperia 1 VII flagship earlier this year, Sony seems to be planning to launch a mid-range smartphone soon. The phone in question is the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the successor to last year’s Xperia 10 VI. Earlier, a database listing leaked a handful of model numbers of the upcoming mid-ranger for various regions. A new leak now suggests that Sony could change the design of the Xperia 10 VII , and follow that with more changes....

Sony has just announced its rumored 200MP sensor , the LYTIA 901 , aka LYT-901. That sensor was known as the Sony IMX09E as well, as that’s what Sony employees used internally, it seems. Sony has just announced its flagship 200MP camera sensor for smartphones This is not just any sensor, it’s Sony’s new flagship camera sensor for smartphones. It’s the camera sensor that those upcoming ‘Ultra’ phones are expected to utilize, more on that later....

A Korean carrier has just shared the specifications of the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 lineup, it seems. The information has been caught and relayed by Jukanlosreve, a tipster. As many of you know, Apple is planning to announce four iPhone 17 devices. The iPhone 17 , iPhone 17 Air , iPhone 17 Pro , and iPhone 17 Pro Max are right around the corner. The press conference will be held on September 9....

Samsung ‘s Galaxy Z TriFold doesn’t let you transition apps from the cover screen to the unfolded main screen in the same way that it does with its Galaxy Z Fold lineup of phones, but it does let you transition apps. The problem, even if it is an easily fixable one, is that this isn’t the default function. You have to enable it, or it won’t work. The good news is that this is pretty simple to do....