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The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was launched last year with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and the company's in-house Exynos 1330 SoC. Now, the brand seems to be preparing to release the Galaxy A18 as a successor, as details about the chipset of this model have leaked online. Samsung will reportedly skip its own chipset for the upcoming A series phone; instead, the brand will opt for MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A18 is said to launch first. Samsung Galaxy A18 5G Could Feature a Snapdragon Chip As reported by ZDNet Korea, Samsung is expectdd to drop its Exynos chipset from the Galaxy A18 lineup. The 4G variant of the phone will reportedly run on a MediaTek processor, while the Galaxy A18 5G could feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. This would mark a departure from the Galaxy A17. The 4G variant of the phone has a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, and the 5G model is equipped with Samsung's own Exynos 1330 SoC. Samsung could turn to Snapdragon and MediaTek to re...

Apple's Hide My Email feature is designed to keep users' personal email addresses private, and it allows iCloud+ subscribers to generate unique email addresses that forward to their personal email account, rather than using their real email address. Now, a new report suggests that Hide My Email may not be protecting users' privacy. A vulnerability in the tool reportedly can expose users' primary email addresses. Apple was reportedly first informed about the vulnerability in 2025, but the company has yet to offer a fix. How the Hide My Email Flaw Works As reported by 404 Media, Apple's Hide My Email feature has a security flaw that lets anyone discover a person's original email address, which the feature is supposed to hide. The vulnerability has existed for more than a year, even after being reported to Apple. The flaw was discovered by Tyler Murphy, co-founder of the Easy Opt Out service, who said Apple has been aware of the issue since June 2025 and has yet to...

Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones are expected to debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event later this month. In recent months, leaks have revealed several details about the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. A tipster has now shared the complete specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is likely to be the highly anticipated wide-fold model in Samsung's upcoming lineup. The handset is tipped to feature a 7.6-inch foldable display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications (Expected) According to tipster Ahmed Qwaider on X, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature a 7.6-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. The outer screen is said to be a 5.5-inch QHD+ resolution panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The tipster claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could measure 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5mm when unfolded and 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7mm wh...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra remains one of the best smartphones to buy in India despite its successor being introduced in February this year. Even though it is now a year and a half old, the handset still commands a premium price. Fortunately, there are various sale events throughout the year, which bring its price down to below what flagship phones typically cost today. The upcoming Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026 is one such avenue. The annual sale event runs from July 4 through July 6. The e-commerce giant has announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available for purchase below Rs. 85,000, calling it the lowest price of the year. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed on Amazon for Rs. 1,29,999 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. As part of the offers during the Amazon Prime Day Sale, the e-commerce giant has revealed a deal on Samsung's flagship handset from 2025. With all of the offers combined, the Galaxy S25 Ultra w...

Apple has been rumoured to rethink its iPhone launch strategy by introducing only the Pro models in September, while the standard variant is reserved for March next year. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm such plans, an analyst has suggested that the base iPhone 18 and the non-flagship iPhone 18e could ship with 9GB of RAM, which is a modest upgrade over the current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e. The additional memory is said to help the devices handle Apple Intelligence features more smoothly under iOS 27. iPhone 18, iPhone 18e RAM Specifications Tipped In an X post, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple's standard iPhone 18 launching in the first half of 2027 will be equipped with 9GB of DRAM. This is also believed to apply to the iPhone 18e, which typically debuts around the same time. The analyst said that both purported handsets could be powered by Apple's A20 SoC. It is likely to be fabricated using TSMC's 2nm Gate-All-Ar...

Nothing Phone 4b is scheduled to launch as the first handset in the new “b” series next month. The company recently showcased the design of the phone, while also revealing a blue colourway. While details still remain under wraps, a tipster has leaked key specifications of the upcoming handset. It is tipped to sport a 6.7-inch 120Hz display. The Nothing Phone 4b could be powered by a 6-series processor from Qualcomm, backed by a battery with a capacity exceeding the 5,000mAh mark. Nothing Phone 4b Specifications (Expected) Tipster Yogesh Brar detailed key specifications of the Nothing Phone 4b in an X post. The handset could sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it may be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC. This corroborates a recent Geekbench listing that suggested the upcoming handset would use the same chipset. The benchmark listing also hinted at 8GB of RAM and Android 16-based Nothing OS out of the box. The tipster claims the Phone 4b will fea...