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    Samsung itself says there won’t be a Galaxy S26 Edge and S26 Pro

    As Samsung is gearing up to announce the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series, some are still wondering whether the Galaxy S26 Edge will replace the Galaxy S26 Plus, and the Pro will take the vanilla S26’s place. Earlier rumors said “no” to both questions, and the latest leak, if we can call it that, corroborates those early findings.

    According to a PDF document about promotions, published by Samsung Colombia, the Galaxy S26 series, which will debut at this year’s Galaxy S26 Unpacked event, will be the Galaxy S26, S26+ and the S26 Ultra with no Pro or Edge in sight.

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    More details about the iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro series surface

    An analyst has outlined the expected specifications of Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, both of which are rumored to debut this September.

    The latest information comes from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who reportedly listed the specs in an investor note.

    As per the analyst, the iPhone Fold will get a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch cover screen. The foldable will be powered by the A20 Pro chipset and also include Apple’s N2 chip. It is said to come with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, Touch ID, and the C2 modem.

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    Samsung itself says there won’t be a Galaxy S26 Edge and S26 Pro

    As Samsung is gearing up to announce the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series, some are still wondering whether the Galaxy S26 Edge will replace the Galaxy S26 Plus, and the Pro will take the vanilla S26’s place. Earlier rumors said “no” to both questions, and the latest leak, if we can call it that, corroborates those early findings.

    According to a PDF document about promotions, published by Samsung Colombia, the Galaxy S26 series, which will debut at this year’s Galaxy S26 Unpacked event, will be the Galaxy S26, S26+ and the S26 Ultra with no Pro or Edge in sight.

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    Tecno Spark Go 3 debuts with 13MP camera, 5,000mAh battery

    Tecno has launched the Spark Go 3 budget smartphone in India. It comes with a single rear camera, an affordable price tag, and will go on sale on January 23.

    It is equipped with a Unisoc T7250 SoC, which is paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The phone runs Android 15 out-of-the-box with Ella AI assistant.

    The Spark Go 3 comes with a 6.74-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

    At the back, it gets a 13MP single rear camera with LED flash. For selfies, there’s an 8MP camera housed inside a large cutout.

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    Another Spotify price hike is coming to the US

    Spotify is raising the price for its Premium subscription in the US again (along with Estonia and Latvia). The new fee will be $12.99 per month, up $1 from $11.99 previously. The new pricing will take hold from your billing date in February. The Duo plan is going up to $18.99 from $16.99, the Family plan will be $21.99 (previously $19.99), while the Student plan will increase from $5.99 to $6.99.

    Of course, $1 or $2 extra per month isn’t much, but the constant creep upwards of various subscriptions can’t be anything other than annoying. The message you can see below will be sent to…

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    We unbox the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, Galaxy S26 series leaks, Week 3 in review

    It may only be the third week of 2026, but one of the most anticipated phones of the year arrived at our doorstep – the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica. The phone comes in an exclusive dual-tone finish, inspired by Leica cameras, complete with the signature Red Dot logo. The retail package is quite nice, featuring a 100W charger, braided USB-A to USB-C cable, a case, a metal Leica lens cap, a red wrist strap and a polishing cloth.

    Xiaomi’s top-tier flagship also features a knurled metal frame and a Control Ring – a mechanically-rotating ring around the camera island, which zooms between focal…

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    Deals: OnePlus 15R arrives, Galaxy S25 FE and S25 Edge get price cuts

    January has been a quiet month so far and the focus is on discounts on older models. That said, there are a couple of interesting additions to look at.

    The OnePlus 15R shows up as “coming soon” on Amazon, though it should switch to “available” soon. This year’s R-model brings a massive battery – 7,400mAh vs. 6,000mAh on the 13R – along with improved water resistance (IP68/IP69K vs. IP65). It also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (non-Elite), up from the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

    There have been some downgrades, however. First, the telephoto camera is gone, while the main camera…

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    We unbox the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, Galaxy S26 series leaks, Week 3 in review

    It may only be the third week of 2026, but one of the most anticipated phones of the year arrived at our doorstep – the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica. The phone comes in an exclusive dual-tone finish, inspired by Leica cameras, complete with the signature Red Dot logo. The retail package is quite nice, featuring a 100W charger, braided USB-A to USB-C cable, a case, a metal Leica lens cap, a red wrist strap and a polishing cloth.

    Xiaomi’s top-tier flagship also features a knurled metal frame and a Control Ring – a mechanically-rotating ring around the camera island, which zooms between focal…

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    Deals: OnePlus 15R arrives, Galaxy S25 FE and S25 Edge get price cuts

    January has been a quiet month so far and the focus is on discounts on older models. That said, there are a couple of interesting additions to look at.

    The OnePlus 15R shows up as “coming soon” on Amazon, though it should switch to “available” soon. This year’s R-model brings a massive battery – 7,400mAh vs. 6,000mAh on the 13R – along with improved water resistance (IP68/IP69K vs. IP65). It also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (non-Elite), up from the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

    There have been some downgrades, however. First, the telephoto camera is gone, while the main camera…

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    Redmi Note 15 Pro series gets a rumored launch date for India

    The Redmi Note 15 series’ rollout for some global markets including Europe just started, but the Pro devices still aren’t official for India. Fret not, however, for that will change soon – by the end of this month, in fact.

    According to a new rumor from a tipster over on X, the Redmi Note 15 Pro series will finally reach India on January 27. That’s when both the Redmi Note 15 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ will be introduced for the Indian market.

    Redmi Note 15 Pro+

    The Redmi Note 15 apparently enjoyed a 165% sales boost in India compared to its predecessor, so the Pro models have…

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    OnePlus 13 gets 50MP photo editing and bypass charging support with the latest OxygenOS update

    The OnePlus 15 received bypass charging support for non-gaming activities last month through the OxygenOS 16.0.2.401 update. Now the OnePlus 13 has also received the same feature via OxygenOS 16.0.3.501.

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    Additionally, the OxygenOS 16.0.3.501 update includes the January 2026 Android security patch and lets users edit 50MP images in the Photos app without compromising image quality.

    You can check the complete changelog of OxygenOS 16.0.3.501 update below for more details.

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    The Photos app now supports editing images…

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    vivo X300 Ultra tipped to feature a large size multispectral sensor

    vivo’s upcoming camera flagship, the X300 Ultra, has been the subject of several leaks. The latest one sheds more light on its rear camera setup, which is rumored to feature dual 200MP sensors.

    Prominent tipster Digital Chat Station continues to reveal new details regarding the vivo X300 Ultra. In a new post on Weibo, the tipster noted that the flagship would offer the best color accuracy across photos and videos thanks to a new multispectral sensor.

    As per the tipster, the phone will come with a custom 5MP multispectral sensor with a large size and a higher number of color…

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    More details about the iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro series surface

    An analyst has outlined the expected specifications of Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, both of which are rumored to debut this September.

    The latest information comes from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who reportedly listed the specs in an investor note.

    As per the analyst, the iPhone Fold will get a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch cover screen. The foldable will be powered by the A20 Pro chipset and also include Apple’s N2 chip. It is said to come with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, Touch ID, and the C2 modem.

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    Inside the Doctors Without Borders Clinics That Israel Is Closing in Gaza

    The aid group has refused to comply with new Israeli rules restricting speech and demanding information on staff. Patients are stunned. “I need this place,” says one.

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    Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History

    One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier than historians had thought.

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    Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority

    President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement on Friday came after days of fighting between the government and Kurdish forces. On Saturday, those forces began withdrawing from a flashpoint east of Aleppo.

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    Iran Postpones Execution of Protester as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’

    Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now.

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    Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.

    Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.

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    Trump Announces New Tariffs on Some European Countries in Greenland Standoff

    The president escalated his drive to take charge of the Danish territory, targeting eight countries with tariffs.

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    Can Cuba Survive Without Venezuela’s Oil?

    President Trump stopped Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, and experts say disaster looms. Oil fuels its electric grid and without alternative supplies the country will plunge into extended darkness.

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    The Nobel Peace Prize Medal Has Been Sold Before for Millions

    The Nobel Committee has said the prize cannot be transferred, but it has been sold in a few auctions over the award’s history.

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    Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition

    Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s interior minister, is accused by U.S. prosecutors of drug trafficking and is linked to repression at home, yet remains a powerful figure.

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    U.S. Races to Sell Venezuelan Oil, Transforming Ties With Former Foe

    U.S. officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country’s economy after capturing its president.

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    Quebec Premier François Legault Resigns Ahead of Elections

    Premier François Legault became Canada’s most popular provincial leader during the pandemic thanks to his reassuring, avuncular persona. But missteps sank his hopes for a third term.

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    Moroccan Cave Fossils Yield a Possible Missing Link in Human Evolution

    Jawbones and other remains, similar to specimens found in Europe, were dated to 773,000 years and help close a gap in Africa’s fossil record of human origins.

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    Is the Russian Military Adapting Effectively to the Drone Age?

    Current and former commanders, analysts and military bloggers are having a surprisingly open debate about whether drones have made Russia’s longstanding approach to battle obsolete.

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    Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority

    President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement on Friday came after days of fighting between the government and Kurdish forces. On Saturday, those forces began withdrawing from a flashpoint east of Aleppo.

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    How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change

    Six years after the financial industry pledged to use trillions to fight climate change and reshape finance, its efforts have largely collapsed.

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    How a Play Skewering Modern Russia Evaded a Crackdown to Become a Hit

    Everyone expected “The Kholops,” a drama exploring oppression, to be shut down soon after it opened in St. Petersburg. Instead, it is two years into a sold-out run.

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    Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History

    One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier than historians had thought.

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    This is the Infinix Note Edge

    Infinix is gearing up to launch the Note Edge, which we’ve already seen in a leaked promo image and at the FCC. The phone will be offered in a head-turning bright orange colorway when it launches later this month.

    The orange finish features an advanced nano-coating process, which is engineered for lasting color vibrancy and resistance to everyday wear.

    Infinix Note Edge in more colors

    In addition to the vibrant orange hue, the Note Edge will also be offered in an array of other colors that feature Infinix’s pearl light gemstone finish, which brings mesmerizing light play to…

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    Redmi Note 15 Pro+ goes through durability test, gets disassembled on video

    Redmi launched the global Note 15 Pro+ last month, and then again today for even more markets including Europe. To celebrate its release, Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel has decided to put the phone through his usual durability testing.

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    That means checking out at what level on the Mohs hardness scale the screen glass will scratch, but also what the frame is made of, what the back is made of, what happens when you apply a direct flame to the screen, and whether the fingerprint scanner still works if the glass above it is scratched.

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    One more brand is set to launch a smartphone with a telephoto extender

    When we talk about smartphones with telephoto extender lenses, the Oppo Find X9 Pro and the vivo X300 Pro come to mind, as they were launched not too long ago. These smartphones will be joined by the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, making Honor the latest brand to join the telephoto extender club.

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    Honor took to Weibo to announce that the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design will support an add-on telephoto extender lens, which will be a part of the camera kit.

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    The image shared by Honor, included below, reveals that the telephoto extender…

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    Deals: OnePlus 15R now available, vivo X300 Pro paired with a free Imaging Grip

    The prices of some newly-introduced models are falling pretty rapidly, but the newcomers have to contend with older models, which have also gotten quite cheap.

    The OnePlus 15R shows up as “coming soon” on Amazon, though it should switch to “available” soon. This year’s R-model brings a massive battery – 7,400mAh vs. 6,000mAh on the 13R – along with improved water resistance (IP68/IP69K vs. IP65). It also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (non-Elite), up from the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

    There have been some downgrades, however. First, the telephoto camera is gone, while the main…

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    Another certification confirms the vivo X300 Ultra’s global release

    Late last month, the vivo X300 Ultra got certified for sale in Europe, basically confirming its rumored global release. Now, the phone has been certified in Indonesia by TKDN as well.

    It has the model number V2562, which was confirmed to be attached to the X300 Ultra name all the way back in November. So it’s pretty much settled at this point – the X300 Ultra is going global.

    vivo X200 Ultra

    The phone is rumored to come with a 6.82-inch LTPO screen with QHD+ resolution, a metal frame, no camera button, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC at the helm, a 200MP main camera, a 200MP…

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