Insider claims that OxygenOS and Realme UI will be merged into ColorOS‎

Back in 2021, Pete Lau revealed that OxygenOS and ColorOS will merge. That meant that OnePlus phones would no longer have a separate software branch from Oppo phones. Now a knowledgeable insider claims that the company will bring things to their logical conclusion – merging Realme UI too. This way, the three related but previously independent brands will use the same software, ColorOS, which will help reduce R&D costs. But this is only part of a wider consolidation effort. We’ve already seen that OnePlus Germany is pushing users towards Oppo devices. And almost everything on OnePlus UK...

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Redmi 17 5G certifications reveal its RAM/storage options and battery capacity‎

The global Redmi 17 5G will be the successor to the Redmi 15 5G, as Redmi is skipping the number 16 just like Xiaomi did last year. Now, the Redmi 17 5G has been certified for sale in Malaysia by SIRIM and Taiwan by NCC. These certifications have revealed its model number, 26062RN92G, and the fact that it will be available in four RAM/storage configurations: 4/64GB, 4/128GB, 4/256GB, and 8/256GB. The phone will pack a 7,500 mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. Redmi 15 5G The Redmi 17 5G will obviously support 5G, as well as dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS. It...

Report: the Xiaomi 18 series will be the first to launch with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6‎

Qualcomm’s annual Snapdragon Summit will take place between September 22 and 24. This will be the official unveiling of the next generation of Snapdragon 8 Elite chips (two of them) and several makers want to launch their flagship series that same month – Xiaomi, vivo and Oppo. The latest rumor claims that Xiaomi will get there first. The Xiaomi 18 series will consist of three models. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will have two 200MP cameras (including a 1/1.28” LOFIC sensor in the main). The Xiaomi 18 Pro will have a larger rear screen and possibly a Privacy Display feature. The Xiaomi 18 will be...

OnePlus devices are out of stock in another market‎

Things haven’t been looking great for OnePlus lately as the brand is in the midst of a massive restructuring across several markets. Earlier this week we reported on how OnePlus is actively pushing Oppo devices to potential customers in Europe, and we now have more evidence that the brand is likely done for in another key market. OnePlus smartphones out of stock on OnePlus UK While not entirely phased out just yet, most OnePlus devices are now out of stock on the company’s official UK webstore. This includes smartphones like the OnePlus 15, OnePlus 15R as well as tablets like the Pad...

Nothing Phone (1) receives final update as software support ends‎

The Nothing Phone (1) has officially reached the end of its software support lifecycle and will no longer receive software updates, the company confirmed in an official announcement. The smartphone debuted in July 2022 running Android 12. Nothing has started rolling out the final software update for the Phone (1), with the release expected to reach all users over the coming days. The update includes the July 2026 Android security patch, along with general bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced system stability. While the Phone (1) will no longer receive software...

HMD announces four new Nokia feature phones with AI‎

HMD is not giving up on feature phones, and its latest lineup of Nokia models is in with the times. The Nokia 200 4G, 210 4G, 215 4G 2nd Edition, and 235 4G 2nd Edition come with an on-device AI assistant which is accessible via the AI button placed front and center on their D-pad. HMD Nokia 200 4G The AI features are powered by Sikey AI and allow users to ask basic queries as well as control device functions via their voice. According to HMD’s spec pages, the AI assistant is free to use for the first 180 days but requires a paid subscription after. Interestingly enough, you’ll need...

Oppo Find X10 Ultra's main telephoto camera detailed in new leak‎

The first details about the successor to the Oppo Find X9 Ultra surfaced last month. Now, a fresh leak has revealed more information about the Oppo Find X10 Ultra, even though the flagship is still at least a year away from its expected debut. According to the leak, Oppo is testing a new 200MP periscope telephoto camera with a large 1/1.3-inch sensor for an upcoming flagship. While the device wasn't named, it is believed to be the Find X10 Ultra. Oppo Find X9 Ultra The leak also suggests that Oppo is evaluating another 200MP telephoto sensor with an even larger 1/1.12-inch sensor,...

vivo X500 tipped to feature a 50MP main rear camera‎

vivo is expected to unveil the vivo X500, X500 Pro, and the X500 Pro Max in China later this year, likely around September. Ahead of the rumored launch, new details about the base X500 rear camera setup have now surfaced online. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the vivo X500 will ditch the 200MP primary camera found on its predecessor, the vivo X300. Instead, the upcoming flagship is tipped to feature a 50MP Sony sensor measuring 1/1.28 inches. vivo X300 offers a 200MP main rear camera The handset is also tipped to feature a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 64MP periscope...