Watch the Oppo Reno10 series' Indian debut here

The Oppo Reno10 series arrived internationally earlier this month, and now India is also getting the phones. The event is taking place today, July 10, at 12 PM local time (06:30 UTC) and there is a live stream to follow the launch. The promo images suggest one of the phones on stage will be the Oppo Reno10 Pro+ with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 100W SuperVOOC charging and a 64 MP telephoto camera with periscope lens and 3x optical zoom. The other phone pictured could be the international version of the Reno10 with an Ice Blue panel on the back, but the color might also be...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 27

Week 28 saw the usual suspects occupy the podium in our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A54 leads from the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12. Newly unveiled OnePlus Nord 3 is the first new name in the top 10, placing fourth and pushing the Redmi Note 12 Pro down to the fifth spot. Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max follows in sixth ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 pair. Two more Samsung phones wrap up the top 10 with the just announced Galaxy M34 in ninth and the Galaxy S23 in the final position. This adds up to one of the strongest performances of the Korean maker,...

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OnePlus Fold/Open: what we know so far

OnePlus is one of the few remaining big-name smartphone brands without a foldable device in its portfolio, but that’s about to change with the upcoming announcement of the OnePlus Fold or OnePlus Open as recently speculated. The official device name is still under wraps, but it is expected to debut in August at a special event in New York and we’ve compiled the most up-to-date leaks and rumors into one place. Design OnePlus Fold is expected to arrive with an outward folding design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and vivo X Fold2. A recent batch of CAD-based renders shared by...

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Flashback: the phones that werent part 5: rectangles are bad

Look at your phone – it’s a rectangle with rounded corners, isn’t it? While this was established as the prevailing shape early on, there were those that knew in their hearts there are better, more natural shapes. In 2015 Monohm showcased the Runcible – described as an “heirloom smart pocket device”, this was both a smartphone and not a smartphone. And its circular shape can’t have escaped your notice. Runcible Babbage • Runcible Lovelace The Runcible had a round screen and smoothly curved back, imitating natural objects like a smooth pebble. The nature theme was supported by...

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Weekly poll results: the Asus Zenfone 10 gets a lot of love but it could be better

The Asus Zenfone 10 is one popular phone – most people in last week’s poll like it, even if only some of them can actually get it. We will talk about why in a moment, let’s look at the reasons you liked the phone first. Its size is definitely a plus – it’s not the smallest smartphone around, but small ones don’t usually sell well. People also appreciate the flat screen and 3.5mm headphone jack (though a microSD slot would have been nice). The addition of wireless charging was well received too. And some want this for the software, they are drawn in by the stock Android UI with Asus...

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Samsung's XR headset reportedly delayed up to six months due to Apple Vision Pro

Samsung's new Extended Reality (XR) headset that was expected to launch in February 2024 has been delayed by 3-6 months, reports SBS Biz. The Korean publication claims that Samsung had initially planned to begin its XR headset's mass production at the beginning of next year, but the Korean conglomerate decided to review all the specs and design of the XR headset due to the specifications of the Apple Vision Pro, pushing its launch further. While Samsung has decided to reconsider the specs and design of its new XR headset, things aren't going smoothly for Apple either since the...

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Huawei nova 11 Pro in for review

Say hello to the Huawei nova 11 Pro a phone that's firmly seated in the upper midrange but looks like a full-on flagship. The premium feel starts off with the retail box, which is packed with a case, a USB cable, and a 100W charger. Huawei claims it will top the phone to 100% in just 20 minutes if you don't use it, or to 50% in 15 minutes if you do. Unboxing the Huawei nova 11 Pro Huawei's nova series has always been about design and the 11 Pro takes it to another level. We have the Black color with golden accents on the logo and around the main camera lens, but there's a Green...

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