Samsung One UI 7.0 is around the corner, Galaxy M56 arrives, new Moto tablet and laptop, Week 16 in review

Samsung has been so slow in unraveling its One UI 7.0 that, for a second week in a row, the most intriguing piece of news was what will be in the update, not which devices will get it. Samsung Galaxy A56 vs. Galaxy A55 One of the most popular midrangers from Samsung go head to head. Samsung Galaxy M56 is 30% thinner, still has a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging This year Samsung also upgraded the glass (GG Victus+) and the chipset (Exynos 1480). The M56 will receive software…

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Smartphones and tablets to get a new label in June, indicating battery life and efficiency

The European Union has been pushing tech companies to be more transparent with consumers – and the latest requirement is a welcome step in that direction. Starting June 20, 2025, all smartphones and tablets sold in the EU will feature a new label inside the box, indicating battery life and efficiency. This is an update to the energy sticker Europeans are already familiar with on household appliances, tailored to align with the type of information consumers now expect from their electronic devices. Which products fall under the new requirements? The regulation applies to cordless…

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Samsung Galaxy A36 vs. Samsung Galaxy A35

So, you’ve decided to get one of Samsung’s popular A3X midrangers and are now wondering whether to spring for the new Galaxy A36 model or stick with last year’s Galaxy A35? It’s a fair question since the two phones offer a similar experience. In the States, the Galaxy A36 costs as much as the A35 so getting the newer model is really a no-brainer. In the EU, the situation is almost the same if you shop around, even though if you go by the MSRP, the A36 should be around €50 more expensive than the A35. In the UK, the A36 is only available in a 256GB tier, while the A35 is only available…

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Exclusive: We tried One UI 8 (Android 16) on a Galaxy S25 Ultra!

While owners of the Galaxy S24 series phones have had to endure a long wait for their phone’s first major Android OS upgrade, it will likely be the opposite for those who use a Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, or Galaxy S25 Ultra. We got access to an early One UI 8 (Android 16) firmware for […]

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Deals: Poco X7 and X7 Pro get price cuts, Apple iPad Air (M2) discounted

The new F7 series from Poco lacks a vanilla model – there are only Pro and Ultra versions. And as far as value for money goes (the brand’s key selling point), some believe that the Poco X7 Pro is better than the F7 Pro. Right now, the Poco X7 Pro starts at €320 and you can add 4GB of RAM for €20, doubling the storage is another €20. While not quite a flagship chip, the Dimensity 8400 Ultra is unique with its eight Cortex-A725 cores. Also, the display is quite premium with 1220p+ resolution, 12-bit colors, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The plastic frame is a downgrade compared to the…

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Weekly poll: Does your phone have Android 15 yet? Does that matter?

Android 16 reached the Platform Stability milestone with beta 3 that came out in mid-March. One more beta is expected later this month to fix any remaining issues and we should see the stable release soon. For example, Pixels should get it by the end of June. Android 16 release roadmap Google phones are not the only ones that will get Android 16 quickly – Xiaomi released a Developer Preview last week for the Xiaomi 15 and 14T Pro, OnePlus has several betas out for the OnePlus 13 already. Samsung’s efforts on One UI 8/Android 16 leaked recently, but you’ve probably noticed that One…

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Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, X8s and X8s+ are hot stuff, but availability is an issue

This sucks – not the new Oppo Find X8 phones, last week’s poll shows that those are awesome. What sucks is that with no plans for global availability, many fans don’t have the option of getting one, even if it’s their top pick. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra was welcomed by a virtual parade – half of voters would buy one if they could. Some like it so much that they will try importing one, despite all the headaches and issues that come with that (e.g. does it even support the right 5G bands?). Some think that the X8 Ultra is too expensive, but a top-of-the-line camera flagship was never going…

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