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Apple has been diversifying its iPhone assembly in the last few years in order to reduce its reliance on China as the main manufacturing hub. India is one of the main beneficiaries of this move, and a new report from The Economic Times suggests that Foxconn is planning to double down on its iPhone assembly in the country. The report suggests Foxconn will assemble 25-30 million iPhones in India by the end of this year. Based on estimates provided by an unspecified source, Foxconn assembled around 12 million iPhones in India last year, meaning that the 2025 figures would more than double...

Samsung unveiled three Galaxy S25 models at the end of January but only showcased prototypes of the Galaxy S25 Edge. We might not have to wait much longer for the extra-slim flagship to arrive as yet another leakster reports that the Edge is coming next month. “Galaxy S25 Edge will be officially released and go on sale in April and it will be sold exclusively at MWG in Vietnam,” writes @chunvn8888. That lines up with previous rumors, which specifically pinpoint April 15 as the launch date (also reported as April 16 for Korea, though this is likely due to time zone...

Earlier today, Oppo revealed the designs of the Find X8 Ultra and the two Find X8s models. The teasers continue with one featuring the X8s duo and the Oppo Mag ecosystem of accessories. In case you missed it, Oppo decided not to embed magnets into its phones and instead put them in special cases that enable support for a series of accessories. The video focuses on just that with a series of colorful Mag cases. Once you have the case on, you can magnetically attach a power bank (which charges the phone wirelessly) or you can use the 27W wireless charger with a built-in cooling...

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE duo is threatening to beat Pixel 9a’s record when it comes to leaking. But this might soon be over as a Korean retailer published a new product catalog featuring the two FE slates and promising a launch on April 3 (Thursday). This is for Korea, of course, but we expect the global launch to be on the same date. Meanwhile, online retailer Bol listed the two tablets in the Netherlands. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Wi-Fi) is €580 for a 128GB model and €630 for a 256GB unit. Available colors are Gray, Light Blue and Silver. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10...

Vivo CEO Han Boxiao posted this video that compares vivo X200 Ultra’s stabilization to that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Previously, the CEO shared photos from the vivo, iPhone and a Canon 5D Mk IV to show off the image processing capabilities of the X200 Ultra, which will have not just one but two dedicated imaging chips. The post contains a bit more detail about the camera system. All three modules will have OIS. They will be capable of recording 4K video at 120fps with autofocus active and in 10-bit Log mode to boot. Here’s the comparison video, but note that it has been downscaled by...

Delays threw a wrench in Samsung’s plans for the Exynos 2500, but its successor is developing on schedule – it is becoming increasingly more likely that Samsung will use the Exynos 2600 for the Galaxy S26 series. The latest report comes from the reliable @Jukanlosreve, who writes “The Exynos 2600 is definitely back and it will be used in the S26. But the chip volume is so limited that it’ll likely be similar to the Exynos 990 situation.” The Exynos 2600 will be fabbed on Samsung SF2, a 2nm Gate All Around (GAA) node. Here is a timeline of Samsung’s nodes from TrendForce: A...

The latest additions to vivo’s Y-series are now official in China and they bring huge batteries, headlined by the Y300 Pro+ and its 7,300 mAh cell. It is joined by the Y300t, which gets a 6,500mAh battery with 44W charging. vivo Y300 Pro+ The Y300 Pro+ features the largest battery fitted on a vivo phone to date. This is a third-generation silicon-carbon battery with an energy density of 838Wh/L. Vivo claims you can get over 25 hours of video playback, 14.7 hours of online gaming, and nearly 15 hours of map navigation. The Y300 Pro+’s battery can also double as a power bank thanks...

Vivo and Amazon India are preparing to launch a new camera-focused mid-ranger, the vivo V50e. The phone already has a landing page on vivo.com and amazon.in, which reveals its design and its key features. vivo V50e will be available in Sapphire Blue and Pearl White The design is similar to that of the vivo S20, though the two phones are not the same. The V50e has a quad-curved display, something available only on the S20 Pro (the S20 has a flat display). The vivo V50e will have a quad-curved display and its drop resistance has been extensively tested Staying at the...

Xiaomi will bring a new affordable phone to India. The Poco C71 appeared on a dedicated landing page at Flipkart, where its key features were revealed. We also learned it will arrive on April 4 and cost under INR 7,000 (about $80/€75). Poco C71 will have a 6.88" screen (likely an LCD) with up to 120 Hz refresh rate. The promo materials say it is "segment's most eye-friendly display," meaning it is one of few affordable devices that is certified by TUV Rheinland for low blue light emissions and minimal screen flicker. The panel will also support wet touch, allowing the device to be...