Mystery Xiaomi 17 Model Surfaces with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Just when the flagship lineup seemed complete with the recent arrival of the Ultra, Xiaomi appears to be preparing yet another surprise for its 17 series. Fresh leaks indicate that the Chinese tech giant is developing a fifth entry
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Buying Tech for Parents and Non-Techy Family Members: A Survival Guide Buying tech for yourself is fun. You read reviews, compare benchmarks, argue about chipsets, and maybe even enjoy setting everything up from scratch. Buying tech for your parents or non-techy family members? That’s not fun. That’s a responsibility. Because
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Unveiled: First Hands-On Video Appears Online The smartphone photography wars have heated up just ahead of the new year, and the first hands-on video of the highly anticipated Xiaomi 17 Ultra (Leica Edition) has already appeared online. Fresh off its release in China, this exclusive early look
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Leaked CAD Files Reveal Apple’s iPhone Fold Design and Timeline New leaks have provided the most detailed look yet at Apple’s long-rumoured foldable smartphone. CAD drawings obtained by German tech outlet iPhone-ticker.de suggest that Apple is finalising the design for a device that could radically alter its handset lineup. Internally
Xiaomi and Leica Deepen Ties with New “Co-Creation” Partnership for Xiaomi 17 Ultra As the launch of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra approaches next week, Xiaomi and camera powerhouse Leica have announced a significant evolution in their strategic partnership. Moving beyond their previous “joint R&D” arrangement, the two companies are entering
Smartphone Market Faces Headwinds in 2026 Due to Soaring Memory Costs The global smartphone market is bracing for a contraction in 2026, with shipments expected to decline by 2.1% as manufacturers struggle with surging memory prices. According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, the downward trend is driven primarily
Apple Overhauls iPhone Air 2 with Lower Price and Dual Cameras After Sales Slump Apple is reportedly returning to the drawing board for its ultra-thin iPhone Air line. Following lacklustre sales of the first-generation model, the tech giant has delayed the sequel’s release to Spring 2027 and is planning significant
Thin Yet Powerful: Xiaomi Testing 10,000mAh Flagship Prototype A new leak circulating on Chinese social media suggests that Xiaomi is developing a smartphone with a massive 10,000mAh battery. Despite the immense capacity, the device is rumoured to maintain a standard flagship thickness, signalling a significant leap in battery density technology.
Apple Rumoured to Ditch Face ID for Side-Mounted Touch ID on the iPhone Fold Apple’s highly anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market may come with a surprising design compromise. New reports suggest that the tech giant plans to remove Face ID from its first foldable iPhone, tentatively dubbed the