Author: Marvin Barrozo

The iQOO 15 Ultra has appeared on a Geekbench listing ahead of its official launch. The phone carries the model number vivo V2536A and was uploaded on January 30, 2026, at 12:20 PM. Here are the details from the listing. Benchmark Scores: Listed Specs: To recall, the phone first appeared on the China Quality Certification Centre (CQC), revealing some key details. After that, the brand teased several features, including an active cooling fan, a 2K AMOLED display, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Following these details, the brand also confirmed the official launch date on its Weibo page. The…

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Turbo 5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max in China, featuring MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra and Dimensity 9500s chipsets. Both models also stand out with large battery capacities, going up to 9,000mAh.

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.67 is now live, adding three new vehicles to the lineup: Hyundai Elantra N ’24, Porsche 911 GT3 R ’22, and the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra ’25.

Infinix has launched the XPAD Edge in the Philippines, priced at PHP 15,224. It comes with a 13.2-inch 2.4K display and runs on the Snapdragon 685, with PC-style multitasking features and support for the X Keyboard 20 and X Pencil 20.

Google has reportedly leaked early details about Aluminium OS, a new operating system that blends Android and ChromeOS into a desktop-style platform. The leaked build shows a taskbar, resizable app windows, and full Chrome extension support—hinting at Google’s plans for a true Android-powered PC experience.

Terraria 1.4.5 “Bigger & Boulder” is out now with 650+ new items, Dead Cells and Palworld crossover content, new seeds, and major QoL upgrades.

WhatsApp has begun the global rollout of a new “Strict Account Settings” feature, a high-security mode designed to protect journalists, public figures, and other high-risk individuals from sophisticated digital threats. The new mode, located under Settings > Privacy > Advanced, allows users to activate a suite of restrictive protections with a single toggle. When enabled, the app automatically blocks media and attachments from unknown contacts, disables link previews to prevent tracking, and silences calls from unrecognized numbers. The rollout follows a similar “Lockdown Mode” introduced by Apple in 2022 and Google’s “Advanced Protection” for Android. These features are designed to…

Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy A07 5G in the Philippines to bring a budget 5G smartphone with up to 6 years of OS upgrades to the market. The phone starts at PHP 8,290 for the 4GB/64GB storage variant, while the 128GB variant is priced at PHP 9,990. It is now available on the official website and online stores such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. Key Features and Specifications The phone has a very similar design to the Galaxy A07 4G model launched last year, but it is a slightly upgraded version, particularly in terms of 5G connectivity. It…

Want to know what could power your next Samsung flagship? A new Geekbench listing has appeared, showing details of hardware said to be the Exynos 2700, and it might address the heat and speed issues that plagued older models. While Samsung hasn’t confirmed the chip’s name or specs, tipster Abhishek Yadav shared a test device label on X: “Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Full Android on S5E9975 ERD”. That code lines up with how Samsung names its top-tier processors, so it’s got folks talking about what’s coming in 2027. The unconfirmed design packs 10 cores split into four groups to balance…

Vivo has officially launched the new X200T in India, adding to its premium smartphone range with a big focus on speed, cameras, and keeping the software up to date for years to come. You can pick it up in two versions: the 12GB RAM + 256GB model costs ₹59,999, while the 12GB RAM + 512GB variant is priced at ₹69,999. Vivo X200T Features/Specs The phone sports a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution (2800 × 1260 pixels). It uses a BOE Q10 panel that can hit up to 1,600 nits of brightness, and it’s shielded by tough SCHOTT Xensation…