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iPhone 18 and 18e to feature same sized screens and batteries

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 3:48 pm

The iPhone 18 is expected to enter its production phase later this month and we already knew that it would get a battery upgrade but we now have some specific numbers to look at. According to a new Weibo post from Fixed Focus Digital, the 18 (codenamed Taycan) is getting a 4,430 mAh cell. That’s a healthy 20% upgrade over the iPhone 17’s 3,692 mAh battery capacity. But that will apparently come at the cost of a physical SIM slot, which has been axed. Apple is also expected to implement a redesigned Taptic engine and a bottom-firing speaker. The same source specifies that the upcoming...

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Here's your first look at Huawei's wide-screen phone from sub-brand Osta

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 2:46 pm

According to recent rumors, Huawei is preparing to introduce a new sub-brand called Xingmang, or Osta in English. The brand's first smartphones are expected to include a wide-screen model dubbed the Osta S1 Pro. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has now shared an image showing the front of what appears to be the rumored Osta S1 Pro. While the tipster doesn't explicitly mention the phone's name, its wallpaper suggests that it is indeed the Osta device. The phone is shown in three color options, although its rear panel remains out of view. From the front, we can see a flat...

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One UI 9.5 to make Bixby even smarter, capable of handling daily tasks

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 1:43 pm

While One UI 10 is rumored to bring major UI and usability changes, the One UI 9.5 update shapes up to be a pretty major stepping stone itself. The latest report from SamMobile suggests that Samsung will bring some notable upgrades, specifically in the AI space. Bixby's new automated tasks According to the leak, Samsung is planning to make Bixby even smarter by turning it into a full-fledged AI assistant. Bixby will be capable of handling daily tasks for you in the background. Bixby will be able to report the exchange rate between USD and INR every morning as a recurring...

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It's official: the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are launching globally next week

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 12:41 pm

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series launched in China in late September. Since then, the company has dialed in the time frame for the global launch – initially, it only confirmed there will be a global launch and later it said that it will be in November. Now we have the exact date. The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will launch for the global market on November 17 (Tuesday next week) with an event in Paris. The event is scheduled for 13:00 UTC and promises “more surprises”. The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max global launch will be in Paris on November 17 The event will be live streamed...

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The Oppo Pad Air6 (aka Oppo Pad 6) unveiled, sales start next week

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 11:46 am

The Oppo Reno17 series is coming next week and instead of waiting until then, the company decided to reveal the new Oppo Pad Air6 today and launch it next week with the phones – in other words, we have the full specs sheet for the tablet, but we don’t know the pricing yet. This is a sequel to the Oppo Pad Air5, a tablet that launched globally as the “Oppo Pad 5”. We expect this new one to turn into the Pad 6 if and when it becomes available globally. Oppo Pad Air6/Oppo Pad 6 in: Starlight Silver Not much has changed in this iteration of the tablet. It still has a 12.1” LCD with...

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Here's what vivo will probably call its first gimbal camera

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 10:57 am

We've long heard that both Oppo and vivo are working on their very own gimbal cameras meant to compete with DJI's Osmo Pocket line and Insta360's Luna family. Recently, a Chinese tipster claimed that Oppo's device is almost ready for the prime time, and now we have some news about vivo's offering too. The company has filed for a trademark for the vivo Pocket name, and in the filing it describes that it can be used for video cameras and gimbals, mounts that track moving subjects, waterproof cases, remote shutter releases, selfie sticks, monopods, and even thermal imaging cameras. So...

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Honor 700 devices teased to come with an interesting feature on the rear screen

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 9:33 am

A few days ago, Honor officially revealed the design of the upcoming 700, 700 Pro, and 700S. All three phones will have a rear display inside the camera plateau, and interestingly, this screen will be able to show your heart rate and blood oxygen level. This has been inferred from the latest teaser image put out by the brand for the series, which shows the heart rate and blood oxygen level. That said, Honor hasn’t specifically confirmed this feature yet. That also means that we can't be sure how exactly it will work. Obviously, there needs to be a sensor on there somewhere, which...

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The Oppo Reno17 and Reno17 Pro are launching next week

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 7:00 am

Last week, we reported that Oppo would unveil the Reno17 series today, but it turns out that it was incorrect. The company has now officially confirmed the lineup's launch date in China. Oppo’s Reno17 series will go official in China on November 16, the company confirmed in a Weibo post. The brand will also unveil the Oppo Watch 5 and the Oppo Pad Air 6. Alongside revealing the launch date, Oppo also shared the design and color options for the upcoming Reno17 and Reno17 Pro. Both phones are now also available for pre-order in the country, after blind reservations went live last...

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