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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Global Variant Spotted with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
A Geekbench run for the Korean Galaxy S26 Ultra shows it uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, indicating the Ultra model may ship with Snapdragon globally, unlike its siblings which will use Exynos in some regions.
Google Expands AirDrop Support to More Android Phones, Promises 'Exciting' Announcements
Google has teased that AirDrop support through Quick Share will expand beyond Pixel 10 to more Android phones, with announcements coming very soon.
Google Pixel 10a Color Options Leak, Featuring Vibrant 'Berry' Variant
Fresh leaks show Google's Pixel 10a will launch in four colors: vibrant Berry, classic Obsidian, subtle Porcelain, and a new Sage green variant.
Google Pixel 10a Adopts Samsung-Style Pre-Release Promotion Strategy
The upcoming Google Pixel 10a is offering a pre-release promotion where customers can get the 256GB model for the price of the 128GB version, adopting a strategy traditionally used by Samsung for Galaxy S-series launches.
Apple Edges Out Samsung in 2025 Global Smartphone Shipments
Apple shipped 240.6 million smartphones in 2025, narrowly beating Samsung's 239.1 million to become the top vendor. The global market grew 2% to 1.25 billion units.
Samsung's Robot Vacuums Disappear from US Market Ahead of Ultra Model Launch
Samsung has pulled its 2024 robot vacuums from US sales channels as it prepares to launch the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra, featuring retractable wheels for obstacle climbing and 100°C steam cleaning.
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 Rumored with Snapdragon 8 Elite & 9,000 mAh Battery
A new Lenovo Legion gaming tablet with an 8.8-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and 9,000 mAh battery is reportedly in development, targeting mobile gamers.
Google Expands AirDrop Interoperability to More Android Devices This Year
Google has announced that Android's Quick Share interoperability with Apple's AirDrop will expand to more Android devices this year, part of efforts to simplify cross-platform sharing and iPhone-to-Android transitions.
Why Flagship Android Phones Remain Essential in 2026: The Camera Experience
While many question the value of flagship Android phones in 2026, the primary justification remains their superior camera systems, which deliver photography experiences that mid-range alternatives cannot replicate.
Qualcomm Exceeds Q1 Expectations but Forecasts Lower Q2 Amid Memory Shortages
Qualcomm's Q1 2026 revenue reached $12.25B, surpassing expectations, but the company forecasts lower Q2 results due to memory shortages impacting smartphone production.
Galaxy S26 vs S25 Battery and Charging: Leaked Specs Compared
Leaks suggest the Galaxy S26 series will feature larger batteries and faster wireless charging than the S25, with the Ultra model potentially getting 60W wired charging.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series to Exclude Built-in Qi2 Magnets, Leak Confirms
The Galaxy S26 series will reportedly lack built-in Qi2 magnets, relying on cases for magnetic accessory support.