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Motorola Edge 2026 Puts Durability, Cameras, and Faster Charging into a Smaller Midrange Phone

The motorola edge 2026 is arriving as Motorola’s newest midrange phone for North America, and its pitch is less about chasing flagship excess than making the everyday stuff feel less fragile. It has a compact 6.3″ display, a triple 50-megapixel camera system, faster wired and wireless charging, and a tougher build than many phones in its price range. At $599.99 unlocked, it’s aimed at people who want a phone that can handle travel, kids, commutes, spills, and too-full tote bags without demanding full flagship money or treating durability as an optional personality trait when it arrives in June.


The Motorola 2026 Razr Lineup Wants Foldables to Feel Less Fragile and More Useful

The Motorola 2026 razr lineup wants to make a familiar argument: foldables don’t have to be fragile little novelty phones you baby through the day. The family includes the motorola razr ultra, motorola razr+, and motorola razr, with the motorola razr fold sitting above them as a larger book-style foldable. There are bigger outside screens, sturdier hinges, faster chips, larger batteries, new camera tools, and a few Google Photos tricks that could be useful, provided you’re comfortable letting your phone rummage through your closet. Also arriving are the moto buds 2 plus, Motorola’s new Bose-tuned earbuds.


OPPO Reno 15 Pro Review: Beautiful Design, Big Battery, and a “Pro” Camera That Doesn’t Quite Deliver

As a U.S.-focused phone reviewer, it’s nice every now and then to take the blinders off and see what’s available in the rest of the world. While OPPO kinda-sorta has a presence here in the United States via OnePlus, I wanted to take a look at OPPO’s offerings directly. The company sent me the OPPO Reno 15 Pro, the Reno 15, and the OPPO Watch S. The Reno 15 Pro is obviously the headliner here, but I appreciated the chance to take a look at the other devices as well.


Moto G Power 2026 Arrives with Big Battery Life, a Bright 6.8″ Display, and Tough Everyday Durability

Motorola is bringing the moto g power 2026 to North America with a confidence usually reserved for pricier phones. In the United States, the unlocked model launches January 8 at Best Buy, Amazon, and Motorola’s site for $299.99. Pricing can shift slightly depending on the carrier or channel, but it remains solidly in the sub-$300 range. Once you keep that figure in mind, the phone’s feature set becomes more intriguing, because it seems determined to outperform its cost. The combination of durability, display quality, and battery life makes the moto g power 2026 feel unexpectedly ambitious for its price.


OPPO Find X9 and X9 Pro Debut Globally with 200MP Hasselblad Camera, Massive 7500mAh Battery, and Smarter ColorOS 16

The OPPO Find X9 and Find X9 Pro are here, and they’re clearly meant to prove something. These aren’t phones you pick because you’re bored with your current one; they’re the kind you buy when you want to feel like your phone could probably run a small planet. With a 200-megapixel Hasselblad telephoto camera, a 7,000-plus mAh battery, and a design that looks like it belongs on a coffee table book cover, the Find X9 Series isn’t subtle about its intentions.


MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Debuts: Flagship Chip Promises Faster Performance, Smarter AI, Better Gaming, and Longer Battery Life for Late-2025 Smartphones

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is MediaTek’s latest flagship chipset, and it’s clear this is more than just a minor update. It’s designed for the kind of next-gen smartphones you can actually use all day without stressing about battery life. The focus here is on speed, power efficiency, and smart AI features that make your phone feel almost predictive, anticipating what you want before you even tap the screen.


Lenovo Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus for Creating, Learning, and Everything in Between

Lenovo is expanding its tablet lineup with two new models designed to do more than just stream your favorite shows. The Lenovo Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus are arriving this fall with a focus on creativity, productivity, and yes, plenty of entertainment. Both tablets bring artificial intelligence features, sharp displays, and lightweight builds, but they’re aimed at slightly different crowds. One leans toward creators who want a portable studio in their bag, while the other caters to learners and multitaskers who don’t want to lug around a laptop.


Realme P3 Ultra Launches Globally with Dimensity 8350 Ultra, 120Hz AMOLED Display, and 6000mAh Battery Starting at $339

Following its initial launch in India, the realme P3 Series has officially made its debut on the global stage. And if you’re thinking, “Oh great, another midrange phone,” hold that thought. The P3 Series, particularly the realme P3 Ultra, might just be the affordable Android phone that quietly sneaks into your life and refuses to leave. It’s slim, sharp, and surprisingly capable, kind of like the friend who says they don’t game but then casually wipes the floor with everyone in Call of Duty Mobile. Twice.


Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro Review: This Affordable Phone Is Simply Fantastic

What if I told you that for just $279, you can get a stylish Android phone with a flagship-grade display, proper quad camera system, mid-range chip, two-day battery life, great software, and only one real compromise (no stereo speakers)? And, what if I told you this handset is available in the US and has microSD support for additional storage? Behold CMF Phone 2 Pro – Nothing’s successor to last year’s awesome $239 CMF Phone 1.


MediaTek Doubles Down on High Performance and AI with New Flagship Dimensity 9400e and FWA Chipsets

MediaTek isn’t easing into mid-2025 quietly; they’re throwing open the gates with not one, but two major chipset announcements aimed at powering everything from your next flagship smartphone to the next generation of fixed wireless and AI-driven home connectivity. Whether you’re into premium phones or need stronger, smarter internet at home or on the go, MediaTek’s latest moves are about giving you more speed, better efficiency, and serious AI smarts. Let’s take a closer look at both the newly announced Dimensity 9400e and the T930 chipset—two silicon powerhouses designed for very different, but increasingly connected, corners of your tech life.



MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Turbo-Charges On-Device AI, Gaming Power, and Battery Life for 2025 Flagship Phones

If your smartphone habits include gaming on the go, dabbling in AI-driven tasks, or simply expecting your device to keep up with your everything-all-at-once lifestyle, MediaTek has something new that’s worth a closer look. Say hello to the Dimensity 9400+, the latest flagship chip from the Taiwanese semiconductor company that’s turning heads not because of a flashy slogan but because of what it quietly enables behind the scenes. This upgraded silicon brain is aimed squarely at the kind of smartphones that want to do more, faster, and with a whole lot less battery drain.


MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Will Make Your Next Chromebook Smarter, Faster, and Way More Fun to Use

If you’ve ever wanted your Chromebook to be a little brainier, a little zippier, and a whole lot more useful when you’re offline, MediaTek’s latest move might be worth paying attention to. Today, the company pulled the curtain back on the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, its newest processor designed specifically for Chromebook Plus devices—and it’s clearly gunning to shake things up in all the right ways.  


OPPO Brings the AI Heat to MWC 2025, Doubling Down on Smarter Smartphones

Mobile World Congress is always packed with big announcements, but OPPO just set the bar higher with its AI Tech Summit. The company rolled out its updated artificial intelligence strategy, promising an AI-packed future that isn’t just about fancy buzzwords—it’s about making AI work for you in ways that actually matter. With a bold plan to get generative AI into the hands of 100 million people by the end of 2025 (doubling last year’s target of 50 million), OPPO isn’t just dipping its toes in AI; it’s diving in headfirst.


Realme Unveils Bold Plans and the 14 Pro Series—Here’s What You Need to Know

If there’s one brand that loves shaking things up, it’s realme. At this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the fast-growing smartphone company rolled out an ambitious three-year plan, a fresh lineup of AI-driven features, and, of course, the highly anticipated realme 14 Pro Series. Oh, and did we mention a phone with interchangeable camera lenses? Buckle up because there’s a lot to unpack.


TCL Mobile Unveils Exciting Innovations at MWC 2025: Smart Phones, NXTPAPER Tablets, and More!

TCL Mobile never fails to impress. They’re already up to the 60 series in mobile phones, have consistently impressed with their NXTPAPER tablets, and are working to connect the industrial side with RedCap 5G. Read on for even more exciting updates from TCL for 2025! TCL 60 Series Smartphones TCL has built up quite a robust lineup of phones, and the 60 series is getting even more depth with more features at different prices. The only downside is that many of these are for markets outside of North America, except for the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER, which was announced back…


MediaTek M90: The 5G Modem That’s Faster, Smarter, and Ready to Change the Game

If you’ve ever wished your phone’s internet could be as fast as your impatience, MediaTek has something to show you. The company just pulled the wraps off its M90 5G-Advanced modem, and it’s got some serious upgrades under the hood. This modem isn’t just about raw speed—though, with peak download speeds of up to 12Gbps, it’s clearly got that covered. The MediaTek M90 is built to make your phone’s 5G connection smarter, more efficient, and even aware of how you’re using your device. Yes, it’s kind of like your phone just got a little bit of a brain upgrade.


MediaTek Dimensity 7400, 7400X, and 6400: Big Power, No Flagship Price—Game On!

Let’s be real—no one wants a phone that lags during an intense gaming session or drains its battery faster than you can say “low power mode.” MediaTek’s latest chipsets, the Dimensity 7400, 7400X, and 6400, are here to tackle those headaches head-on. These new additions to the Dimensity lineup promise to make high-end gaming, smarter AI features, and rock-solid 5G connectivity more accessible without melting your phone—or your wallet.


Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition Unboxing: A Marvel Fan’s Dream Phone Has Iron Man Suiting Up One Last Time

Phones are cool enough, but you’ll often see a collaboration with another company when a brand wants to do something over the top. Sometimes it’s fashion or a musical group. This time, Poco decided to work with Marvel and arguably its most popular character in the franchise, Iron Man. Never mind that Iron Man died almost six years ago (spoiler alert); the character’s popularity is still around today. So Tony Stark has suited up one last time, pulling out all the stops on this Poco X7 Pro Iron Edition. Let’s unbox it and see what Poco has in store!


Vivo X200 Pro Review: Carl Zeiss and Vivo Pair Up to Make the Ultimate (Non-US) Camera Phone

Yes, we use our phones for everything from texting to email to the occasional phone call. But the question that always gets asked is, “how good is the camera?” I’ve used a Google Pixel 8 Pro for about a year, and until recently, I would have told you it has a phenomenal camera. Then I tested the vivo X200 Pro, and now I’ve been ruined for all other smartphone cameras! One major caveat before you dive into my review: While I tested the global edition of the vivo X200 Pro, this phone is unavailable in the U.S. and is not…


Gear Diary and Lenovo Are Teaming Up for a Massive CES 2025 Giveaway: Win one of Five Fab Prizes!

The annual Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, kicks off on Tuesday, and to celebrate the biggest tech event in the U.S., we’ve partnered with Lenovo to bring you an exciting CES 2025 giveaway! This is your chance to win one of five cutting-edge devices designed to elevate how you work, play, and create. From powerful laptops and a sleek 2-in-1 to a portable gaming handheld and a versatile tablet, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a gamer, or someone who loves staying productive on the go, these Lenovo prizes are packed with features to fit your lifestyle!