Technical Tiwari

Apple and Samsung usually compete for the mantle of the best smartphone on the planet, courtesy of their respective iPhone Pro and Galaxy S lineups each year. The same story continues this year, with the recently launched Galaxy S26 Ultra competing against the iPhone 17 Pro models. However, when pitted against each other, the iPhone 17 Pro outperformed the Galaxy S26 Ultra in DxOMark's comprehensive camera evaluation, despite Samsung's inclusion of the 200-megapixel sensor. iPhone 17 Pro Beats Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra DxOMark's assessment positioned the iPhone 17 Pro over the Galaxy S26 Ultra for camera performance among ultra-premium smartphones. The testing platform evaluated both handsets across several factors, including image capture, video recording, zoom, exposure, colour, and autofocus. According to the benchmarking website, the iPhone 17 Pro excelled in colour accuracy, consistent exposure, and video quality. Apple's 2025 flagship model also performed well in d...

Apple is said to have finalised its plans for the next-generation entry-level smartphone in its lineup, ubiquitously known as the iPhone 18e. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already locked in development plans for the purported handset even before the new iPhone 17e is publicly available for purchase. Previous reports indicate that Apple may launch only three iPhone models this year, breaking away from a pattern that has continued since 2020. iPhone 18e Launch The information comes from a Weibo post by tipster Fixed Focus Digital (translated from Chinese), who claims that Apple has finalised its plans for the iPhone 18e. The leak implies that the tech giant is making arrangements for the iPhone 18e despite the fact that the iPhone 17e is yet to be available in the market. The leak does not reveal any details regarding the specifications of the iPhone 18e, but provides a hint of Apple's plan to launch cheaper versions of their iPhone lineup, aside from the...

The OnePlus 15T is rumoured to launch in China soon as the successor to the OnePlus 13T, which was introduced in April 2025. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has released the first official image of the handset, revealing its overall look and camera layout. The upcoming handset appears to feature slim side bezels and a compact body, aligning with the company's positioning of the phone as a small-screen flagship. OnePlus 15T Design, Colour Options Revealed The official images shared by OnePlus on Weibo show the OnePlus 15T with a squircle-shaped rear camera module. The camera island houses a dual rear camera setup, with an LED flash positioned above the sensors, similar to units we've recently seen on the OnePlus 13s, OnePlus 15, and OnePlus 15R. The revealed design differs from earlier rumours that suggested the phone could feature a larger rectangular camera housing. From the images, the camera bump appears relatively compact and slightly raised from the back panel....

The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G are expected to go official soon as the latest additions to the Galaxy A-series lineup. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm the handsets, their full specifications have been leaked. According to a report, both models will come with a 120Hz full HD+ AMOLED screen. The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G may be powered by the Exynos 1480 SoC, while the Galaxy A57 5G could run on a slightly more powerful processor. Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Specifications (Leaked) According to a report by Android Headlines, the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 1480 processor. The phone is expected to be offered in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. The storage will reportedly not be expandable via a microSD card. It may run on Android 16 with One UI 8.5 skin on top. The handset is said to feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) resolut...

Xiaomi is said to be planning to upgrade its in-house chips for its smartphones on a yearly basis. Speaking to a publication on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on Wednesday, officials reportedly said that the China-based company plans to deploy its proprietary mobile processors in Xiaomi devices sold globally, not just on its home turf. The company is also working on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for overseas markets. Xiaomi Tech Stack Outside China In a conversation with CNBC, Xiaomi President Lu Weibing said that the company's next version of the chip is expected to arrive in 2026, as part of its long-term semiconductor roadmap. The move would kick off an annual refresh of Xiaomi's proprietary chipsets for mobile devices, following in the footsteps of Apple and Google, whose in-house silicon powers their smartphones. The Xiaomi official reportedly mentioned that the company sees chip development as a strategic investme...

MediaTek announced on Tuesday that it would support wireless emergency alert messages via satellite communication, in partnership with Starlink Mobile. The Taiwanese chipmaker is working with the Elon Musk-led firm to offer support for notifications via satellite communication. The company says that over 4.4 million users have accessed Starlink Mobile during an emergency, and that the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) framework is already supported for customers in the Canada, Japan, and the US. MediaTek also showcased privacy-focused AI glasses and extreme zoom features at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) in Barcelona. MediaTek Supports Emergency Alert Messages via CMAS, ETWS and WEA Developed in collaboration with Starlink, MediaTek's support for wireless emergency alert messages via satellite communication was showcased at MWC 2026 on Tuesday. The company demonstrated the feature on a device equipped with its MediaTek M90 modem, which was showcased at last year's MW...