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Apple is rumored to be developing a smart wearable pin for 2027!

This clip-on gadget, connecting with your iPhone, will have cameras and microphones.

It will act as an intelligent assistant, using AI to understand your surroundings without a traditional screen.
January 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Google Search now functions as a personal memory aide in AI Mode, accessing snippets from your Gmail and Google Photos to answer queries about past travels, plans, and purchases using your history.

This opt-in feature is available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US.
January 26, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Brace yourself for more ads in App Store search! 🙃📱

Starting March 3, Apple will introduce multiple ad slots in search results in the UK and Japan. Promoted apps will appear throughout the list, expanding to all Apple Ads regions by month's end, fully managed by Apple's algorithm.
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Unpacked event is likely on February 25, with sales from March 11.

Expect the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra models, featuring a 12MP 3x telephoto lens and new AI in Samsung Notes.
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Google and Epic Games have transformed their legal rivalry into an $800M partnership. Court documents reveal a six-year deal for joint product development and marketing involving Android, Unreal Engine, and Fortnite.
Epic will help Google market Android, while Google will utilize Epic's technology.
January 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Leaker Ice Universe reveals the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island may shrink significantly, being about 35% slimmer than the iPhone 17 Pro's.

The cutout will likely measure 13.5mm wide, compared to the current 20.7mm, as Apple partially integrates the Face ID system underneath the screen.
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Samsung is enhancing its core Galaxy apps for 2026! 🔧📱

Updates for Samsung Phone, Messages, Buds, and Gallery Editor are rolling out in South Korea, improving stability, calling, media editing, and Buds experience.

Global availability is expected soon via the Galaxy Store.
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Oppo’s Find N6 foldable promises impressive battery and camera features!

With 80W wired charging, a 6,000mAh battery, and a 200MP camera, it also weighs 225g and includes a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and AI stylus.

Launch expected post-Chinese New Year 2026.
January 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Samsung’s brand is worth more, but ranks lower in 2025! 🔄📈

Brand Finance reports Samsung Group’s brand value climbed 8% to $119 billion last year, yet it slipped from 6th to 8th place as Nvidia ($184B) and TikTok ($153B) surged ahead on the back of the AI boom.
January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
YouTube is gearing up to let creators replicate themselves with AI! 🎥🤖

By 2026, creators will be able to craft Shorts featuring their digital doubles. Plus, new AI tools will assist in creating games, experiments, and auto-generate Shorts-ready clips.
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A leak hints the iPhone 18 will have an extremely bright display. Chinese leaker Instant Digital suggests Apple's high brightness standards might exclude BOE from supplying panels. This indicates a significant rise from the current 3,000-nit peak, along with the expected A20 chip, and C2 modem.
January 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Samsung is upgrading Bixby with advanced AI in One UI 8.5.

The assistant will now understand natural language and context, integrate Perplexity for real-time answers, and function as a system-level brain, adjusting settings and retrieving info without needing other apps.
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
OnePlus says the viral “shutdown” rumor is flat-out false! 🔴📱

In a new statement, OnePlus calls the report “unverified” and confirms business is operating as normal in India and North America, including full after‑sales support and software updates.
January 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM
A midrange phone that turns into a full PC when you dock it! 😮📱💻

Nex Computer’s NexPhone runs Android with a desktop mode, can launch Linux in an app, and even dual‑boots into Windows 11 so it works like a proper Windows PC when plugged into a monitor.
January 24, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Samsung’s Galaxy S Edge line might stage a comeback… or not! 😅📱

SamMobile notes that poor sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air pushed Samsung to cancel the Galaxy S26 Edge, but if Apple really ships iPhone Air 2 this fall, Samsung could revive an unexciting S26 Edge refresh just to compete!
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Xiaomi’s new magnetic battery bank is insanely thin! 🔋📱

At just 9mm thick with a 5,000mAh capacity, it supports 15W wireless and 22.5W wired charging, even powering two devices at once, but there’s still no official Qi2 certification listing from the WPC.
January 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
New leaks say the punch‑hole rumors were a translation error, and Apple is instead shrinking the Dynamic Island by moving some Face ID hardware under the display, while also eyeing satellite 5G, variable aperture cameras, and bigger batteries for the 2026 Pro lineup.
January 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Apple’s next budget iPhone, the iPhone 17e, is almost here 📱

Leaks point to a 6.1-inch 60Hz display, familiar design, but with an A19 chip, possible Dynamic Island, MagSafe wireless charging, the faster C1X modem, 8GB RAM, and a likely $599 starting price in early 2026.
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Xiaomi 18 is getting a serious camera and hardware bump 📸🔥

A new leak from Digital Chat Station claims Xiaomi 18 will pack a 50MP 5x periscope (like the 17 Pro), plus an ultrasonic fingerprint reader, wireless charging, high IP rating, and Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip.
January 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Samsung Display is pushing deeper into automotive with Zeekr’s 9X flagship EV, supplying three in‑car OLED panels including a 17‑inch ceiling‑mounted “wing‑style” sliding screen that travels up to about 88cm along roof rails so both second‑ and third‑row passengers get a clear view.
January 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Nova Launcher just got a new lease on life under its new owner Instabridge, with promises of active maintenance and modern Android support, but the free version will likely add ads soon, while the paid Nova Prime at $3.99 will stay completely ad‑free.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra color lineup looks pretty tame, with black, white, Silver Shadow, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, and Pink Gold on the list and no bold orange iPhone‑style option, suggesting Samsung is playing it safe instead of chasing flashy standout finishes this year.
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 introduces a new floating tab bar with a pill-shaped, frosted design that hovers above the bottom of the screen for better reachability and cleaner aesthetics across core apps, although its animations still feel stiffer and less fluid than Apple’s iOS take on floating tab bars.
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Realme is turning your phone into a power bank! 🔋📱

The teased Realme P4 Power packs a massive 10,001mAh battery — about double many flagships — yet reportedly weighs just 219g and uses next‑gen silicon‑carbon anode tech to keep thickness in check.
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
RedMagic 11 Air is a mobile gaming beast 🎮🔥

You get a 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz display, shoulder triggers, Turbo Fan 4.0 cooling, and a massive 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging, starting at 3,699 RMB (around $530).
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM