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Samsung One UI 9.5 Leak Allegedly Reveals Camera App Tweaks, Satellite Connectivity Hub and More

Samsung released its Android 17-based One UI 9 update last month alongside the latest generation Galaxy Z foldables. While it is still in the rollout stage for older Samsung Galaxy models, leaks about its next iteration have already begun surfacing. A fresh leak reportedly offers an early look at what to expect from the One UI 9.5 update, which is expected to be months away. It could offer glass-like visual elements across the UI, alongside smoother app animations and other changes. One UI 9.5 Changes X user @fahadalijaved shared alleged screenshots of a leaked One UI 9.5 firmware running on their Galaxy S26. The images are said to depict improvements to the visual smoothness of the interface. App opening and closing animations are claimed to have been reworked, with more fluid transitions than before. The South Korean tech conglomerate has also reportedly redesigned the fingerprint enrolment interface, with the setup process receiving a refreshed visual treatment. Another alleged chan...
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Poco M8x 5G Could Launch in India Under Rs. 20,000, Key Specifications Tipped

The Poco M8x 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. It is expected to arrive as the latest addition to the M8-series lineup, which already comprises the Poco M8 and recently launched Poco M8 Power. While the company has teased its design, a launch date has yet to be announced. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a tipster has leaked the purported price and key hardware details of the upcoming handset. Poco M8x 5G Price, Specifications (Expected) According to an X post by tipster Yogesh Brar, the POCO M8x 5G could be priced at under Rs. 20,000 in India. For comparison, the launch price of the Poco M8 5G was set at Rs. 18,999 for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, the recently launched Poco M8 Power 5G starts at Rs. s. 24,999 for the 6GB + 128GB RAM and onboard storage variant. The tipster claims that the upcoming Poco handset will sport a 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dim...

Xiaomi Unveils HyperOS 4 With Liquid Glass-Inspired UI, Super AI Assistant 2.0: Eligible Devices, New Features

Xiaomi on Thursday announced its next major software update dubbed HyperOS 4. It is claimed to bring a redesigned user interface, new AI-powered features, and system-level performance improvements. Among the highlights is a glass-inspired design language with realistic refraction effects, similar to Apple's Liquid Glass for the iPhone. HyperOS 4 will initially be rolling out in beta with Super AI Assistant 2.0 powered by Xiaomi's in-house MiMo large language model. HyperOS 4 Availability, Eligible Devices Xiaomi will roll out HyperOS 4 in beta beginning today, with a first batch of flagship smartphones and tablets. The initial rollout is expected to be limited to China. It includes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Xiaomi 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17, Redmi K90 Pro Max, Redmi K90 Pro Max Champion Edition, Redmi K90, Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 8. A second batch is scheduled to begin receiving the HyperOS 4 beta from August 27. This list includes t...

Vivo S50t Vitality Edition Launched With Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, 50-Megapixel Periscope Camera

Vivo S50t Vitality Edition has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company's S50 lineup. The handset sports a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage. Optics are headlined by a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The Vivo S50t Vitality Edition packs a 6,500mAh battery. Vivo S50t Vitality Edition Price, Availability The price of the Vivo S50t Vitality Edition starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 46,700) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage variant, while the 12GB + 512GB variant costs CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 52,300). It is also offered in a 16GB + 512GB variant, priced at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 56,600). The Vivo S50t Vitality Edition can be purchased in Space Black, Inspiration Purple, Confession White, and Serene Blue (translated from Chinese) colour options via the Vivo online store in China. Vivo S50t Vitality Edition Fe...

iPhone 18 Pro Launch Could Bring Rs. 10,000 Hike to All iPhone Models, Claim Leaks

Apple raised the prices of multiple devices in one go in June, including the newly launched entry-level MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and Pro with M5 chips, Mac Mini with the M4 chip, and iPad models, and other smart home devices. While the Cupertino-based tech giant did not raise the prices of its smartphones that are on sale, rumours regarding an imminent price hike have been surfacing online for a while. Recently, a report highlighted that the prices of iPhone models will increase in August. Now, a tipster claims that Apple will raise the prices of all new and old iPhone models with the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. iPhone Prices Could Be Increased By September 8 In a post on X on Tuesday, tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) claimed that Apple will increase the prices of all iPhone models by September 8, with the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, the company's first book-style foldable. The company will likely also raise the prices of its ol...

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Alleged Hands-On Images Leak, Revealing Matte Black, Dune Colourways

The Google Pixel 11 series is all set to be unveiled at the Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of their anticipated debut, alleged hands-on images of the Pixel 11 Pro XL have now surfaced online. It appears to have the familiar Pixel design, while introducing the new notification light. Meanwhile, a retail box also reveals another colour option of the purported handset. Google has also teased both shades of the Pixel 11 Pro XL in a recent social media post. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Images Leak @PixelNewsHub originally posted the alleged hands-on images on X. The images reportedly come from carrier demo units that arrived ahead of Google's upcoming Made by Google event. The most notable detail is the matte black finish. The leaked handset appears to have a dark grey or near-black colour across its rear panel. The overall design remains closely related to the previous-generation Pixel Pro models. The camera bar may also retain its familiar horizontal layout, though it includes a ...

Thinking of Buying an iPhone 17? A Surprise Price Hike Might Change Your Mind

The soaring prices of memory components have affected tech companies across the industry, with even Apple unable to absorb the costs fully. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already raised prices of several products in recent months, although the iPhone 17 series has so far avoided a similar fate in most markets. But that could change very soon. A new leak claims that Apple could announce a price hike for its flagship smartphone lineup very soon. iPhone 17 Price Hike Tipped Tipster Fixed Focus Digital claimed on Weibo that rumours are circulating about an iPhone 17 price revision taking effect on August 10 (via MacRumors). However, the tipster appeared less certain about whether the price change would actually happen. The post further claimed that Apple had cancelled plans to increase production capacity on some lines by 15 to 30 percent. The tipster, however, did not specify which products this referred to. The latest claim comes after Apple raised prices across several other product...