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Being a Pixel owner outside the United States has always come with a catch: a long list of AI features that simply aren’t available in your region. Google has gradually extended some of these to international markets, but the majority remain US-only. That gap may be getting a little smaller, as the company appears to […]

Google Pixel’s “Take a Message” Feature May Soon Expand to More Countries and Non-Pixel Devices
NewsRobert HabaMay 13, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Qualcomm usually makes headlines for its top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite series, and while those chips may end up inside the most expensive and desirable phones this year, the company also has a lineup of processors built for more modest hardware. Today, that means two new chips worth paying attention to. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 […]

Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Announced
NewsRobert HabaMay 8, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Fresh clues from the Mi Code database point to Xiaomi’s next foldable flagship making a comeback. After scrapping last year’s prototype, the company seems more committed than ever to foldables, with a device that hits a key hardware milestone: Xiaomi’s first foldable running its own silicon. The Foldable Comeback and XRING O3 Mi Code data […]

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 Spotted with XRING O3 Chipset in Mi Code Leak
NewsRobert HabaApril 26, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

With its advanced nodes enabling smartphone chipsets to achieve clock speeds of up to 5GHz, TSMC would achieve yet another significant milestone this year. TSMC’s cutting-edge technology have already tremendously benefited companies like Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple. Later this year, new chips will achieve peak clock rates of up to 5GHz for the first time […]

TSMC Breaks 5GHz Barrier on Mobile Chips
NewsRobert HabaApril 18, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

The industry’s most advanced and cutting-edge node is the 2nm process node, and TSMC leads the next generation of powerful chips. The Taiwanese chip giant has succeeded in achieving yields that are advantageous for mass-producing 2nm wafers, but sadly, this is insufficient to fulfill the demand for mobile SoCs and AI processors, forcing smartphone manufacturers […]

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NewsRobert HabaApril 17, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Google already cut the Pixel Watch 3 LTE starting price from $350 to $250 to keep it competitive alongside the newer Pixel Watch 4. That was a solid deal. This is not that. Right now on Amazon, the 45mm Pixel Watch 3 with LTE — originally $399.99 — is available for $159.99 in Matte Black […]

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NewsLuiza MosneaguApril 16, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

The global smartphone market had a rough start to 2026 – but Honor didn’t get the memo. New data from Counterpoint Research shows Honor shipments grew 25% year-over-year in Q1 2026, making it the only smartphone brand besides Apple to post positive growth in a quarter where the overall market contracted 6%. Apple led all […]

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NewsRobert HabaApril 16, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Before September 2026, the mobile tech scene is getting hotter. The aggressive specs of Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship CPU, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6 Pro (SM8975), have been revealed by reputable source @DigitalChatStation. As expected, Xiaomi is set to unveil this powerhouse with the eagerly awaited Xiaomi 18 series, making it the first company to do […]

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
NewsLuiza MosneaguApril 2, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

In our opinion, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is one of the best phone currently available. In addition to offering an amazing hardware and software experience, it has a clean, contemporary, and distinctive appearance. Additionally, Google has committed to supporting the phone for seven years, so as time goes on, the software will only […]

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
NewsRobert HabaFebruary 25, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

The landscape of digital content creation has shifted dramatically in 2026, moving away from labor-intensive manual sculpting toward automated generative workflows. As demand for immersive content in gaming and spatial computing accelerates, the industry now prioritizes tools that deliver instant text-to-3D and image-to-3D capabilities without compromising topology. This analysis evaluates the current market leaders, specifically […]

Best ai 3d modeling tool 2026
NewsRobert HabaFebruary 20, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

One of the best things about owning a Garmin smartwatch is its battery life. One of the main drawbacks of owning a smartwatch is alleviated by Garmin, which produces long-range timepieces where companies like Samsung and Google fall short. The Instinct Crossover Solar may be worth considering if you’ve been considering trying something from Garmin. […]

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NewsRobert HabaJanuary 27, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Two groups of researchers have found two new, distinct types of malware that function similarly and are embedded in a variety of programs that are accessible through different channels. Worst of all, the standard advice to “don’t install apps from strange sites” is less helpful because some of them are even available on the Google […]

Warning: Infected apps are making phones tap ads without users knowing
NewsRobert HabaJanuary 24, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

With the impending HarmonyOS 6.0 versions, Huawei has revealed additional intriguing AI photography features for its devices. Amazing watermarks, an AI color scheme for photos, touch-to-fireworks effects, and many other enhancements are included in the list. New AI camera functions for HarmonyOS 6.0 smartphones will soon be available, according to Richard Yu, Executive Director and […]

HarmonyOS 6 update brings fresh AI camera features soon
NewsRobert HabaJanuary 20, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Earlier in October, Honor unveiled its flagship Magic8 series of smartphones, which includes the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro. According to reports, it now intends to expand the roster with another gadget. The phone was supposedly going to be released under the name Honor Magic8 Mini. It is possible, nevertheless, that the business will launch the […]

Leaked Honor Magic 8 Air design looks strongly inspired by Pixel 10
NewsRobert HabaJanuary 8, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Xiaomi gives owners fantastic news to start 2026. For several models, the company offers up to five years of HyperOS support. POCO, Redmi, and Xiaomi tablets and phones get longer updates. For years, gadgets remain safe and continue to receive updates. Strong software support is currently available from Xiaomi. Updates for flagship phones will be […]

hyperosOS 2026 update support
NewsRobert HabaJanuary 8, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

The foundation of our digital identity is our internet accounts, which are constantly targeted. Hackers are constantly looking for methods to access your data, whether it is through your social media accounts or your e-commerce login credentials, however they are more likely to target certain sites. Unsurprisingly, consumers’ Google accounts are the most commonly hijacked […]

Google tops the list of most exploited platforms in the US
NewsRobert HabaJanuary 8, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

A beta program is released prior to the official release of every significant new One UI update for Galaxy devices that comes with an updated version of Android. Although Samsung has primarily restricted them to their foldable phones, we have also seen beta programs for minor One UI improvements where the Android version stays the […]

one ui 8.5 beta
NewsRobert HabaJanuary 6, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

According to reports, Samsung has been experiencing internal conflict because it does not want to raise the starting price of its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, especially after Apple maintained the price of the iPhone 17. That objective was challenging because to tariffs, growing component costs, and the persistent DRM shortage. It appears that the business […]

samsung galaxy s26 ultra price hike
NewsRobert HabaJanuary 5, 2026💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

Xiaomi has quietly stopped supporting software updates for the Redmi 12C and its international counterpart, the POCO C55. No new firmware, including HyperOS 2, has been released in the last two months, and the devices were last updated with the October 2025 security patch. These devices are anticipated to become officially EOL in February 2026, […]

Xiaomi silently discontinues software updates for two models
NewsRobert HabaDecember 7, 2025💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views

We recently reported about another type of banking Android malware that operates in the background and leverages accessibility settings to steal data, including passwords and bank credentials. More malware that allows remote attacks on Android devices and is freely disseminated among hackers as part of a subscription service has just been disclosed. More banking malware […]

Dangerous Android malware quietly targets and empties bank accounts
NewsRobert HabaDecember 5, 2025💬 1K shares👁️ 2.5K views