Apple HomePad details revealed by macOS code‎

Apple's smart speaker with a display, which a lot of people have been calling HomePad, but which has also been referred to as Home Hub, is coming soon, apparently - later this year, in fact. The latest macOS 26.7 beta has basically confirmed the HomePad (not the name, though), and now a deeper dive into the code tells us that while the HomePad will run a variant of tvOS, it will behave more like a giant Apple Watch. Its home screen will feature "Faces" and a "Face Gallery". So, like "watch faces" then, but not on a watch. In fact you can think of these just like Apple Watch faces,...

Google Pixel 11 Pro hands-on review‎

Google will announce the new Googlebooks and accompanying OS on September 15‎

Google first revealed its plans to launch the new Googlebooks back in May, confirming they will run a new Android-based OS. We also got a sneak peek of some of the laptops earlier this month from the first vendor partners like Lenovo and Asus. And today, Google sent out invitations to media for an official launch event in New York on September 15. It shapes up to be a big announcement because it won't be just about the hardware. Google will announce what rumors called Aluminum OS, but we don't have an official name for it yet. We only know that it will bring the OS closer to Android,...

iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped to be the only model with a variable-aperture camera‎

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to debut next month with a new and faster A20 Pro chipset, larger batteries, and upgraded cameras. However, a new rumor claims that one of the rumored camera upgrades could be exclusive to the Pro Max model. Rumors of a variable-aperture main camera for Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series have been circulating for some time. Tipster Ice Universe now claims that Apple could reserve the feature for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. According to the tipster, the variable-aperture camera hardware requires additional space, which the larger Pro...

Xiaomi Q2 report: smartphone sales are down as the average selling price goes up‎

Xiaomi has reported a revenue of CNY 108.9 billion ($16.2 billion) for Q2 2026 – this is with a gross profit margin of 19.8% and an adjusted net profit of CNY 6.2 billion ($919 million). Revenue breakdown for Xiaomi’s Q2: smartphones & AIoT vs. EVs, AI and others Most of that came from smartphones and AIoT devices – CNY 84.0 billion. This division reported a gross profit margin of 20.0%. The Smart EV, AI and Other New Initiatives division brought in CNY 24.9 billion with a gross profit margin of 19.2%. Mind you, the EV division lost money this quarter – you can find more details on...

Apple and the EU agree on new app store fees and new third-party app store rules‎

There has been a lot of back and forth, but Apple and the European Commission have finally settled on App Store rules that both sides agree on. Apple is now allowing apps to accept payments through third-party services and it has restructured the App Store fees. Developers in the EU can sign the new terms today and the changes will go into effect on October 1. Devs can choose to use the Apple In-App Purchase app, alternative payment processing or linking out to a website where the user can complete their purchase. Apps can also use a combination of these three options. Devs have to choose...

Oppo's wide-screen phone tipped to feature a 200MP camera‎

Oppo has been rumored to be working on a wide-screen smartphone with a non-folding display, which could be called the Reno X. A new leak now suggests that the phone could launch with a flagship-grade rear camera setup. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Oppo’s wide-screen smartphone will feature a 200MP primary rear camera. Huawei Pura X The phone is also tipped to feature a periscope telephoto camera and could be unveiled alongside the company’s Find X10 series. While no other details were shared, the tipster had previously claimed that the non-folding wide-screen Oppo...

Realme P4s to debut next week with an 8,000mAh battery‎

Realme has confirmed that it will add another model to its P4 lineup in India. Called the Realme P4s, the upcoming smartphone will pack an 8,000mAh battery and be powered by the Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset. The Realme P4s is making its way to the country on August 26, the company confirmed in an X post. An official teaser page on the company’s website has also revealed the phone’s key specs and its design. Alongside the Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, Realme has also included a Hyper Vision AI+ chip that is said to offer improved gaming performance. There’s also a 7,000mm2 vapor...

Mega leak reveals new renders, specs, and features of the Galaxy S26 FE‎

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has already been the subject of several leaks, including official-looking renders and even a hands-on video. Now, a major leak has surfaced, revealing almost everything about the upcoming smartphone. Android Headlines has shared 26 new marketing images of the Galaxy S26 FE, revealing the phone's key specs, features, and color options. According to the leaked images, the Galaxy S26 FE will be available in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio color options. The handset will feature a flat display protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, along with an...