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Apple may have revealed two upcoming products through clues in its own software. According to a report, MacRumors found references to a new iPad mini and a second HomePod mini. Images and technical details appeared in Apple’s internal code, Apple has not commented yet, and details could still change before release. The main upgrade for the tiny iPad is obviously the chip. Code shows the iPad mini 8 using Apple’s A20 Pro processor, the same one in the iPhone 18 Pro. That is a big jump from the A17 Pro in the iPad mini 7, which came out in October 2024. The A20 Pro has a 6-core CPU, a 7-core GPU, and two 16-core Neural Engines. Credit: MacRumors Leaked images show the front camera has moved from the top bezel to the landscape side of the screen. A small speaker opening now sits at the top of the display glass. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the tablet will also get an OLED screen, better water resistance, and a vibration-based speaker system. The se...

HONOR officially introduced its latest flagship phone, the HONOR Magic9. The HONOR Magic9 boasts a whopping 8,000mAh battery, paired with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Being a flagship device, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a compact 6.37-inch 120Hz OLED screen. Let’s get to the interesting part: the cameras. There’s a 200-megapixel 1/1.4-inch sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and CIPA 7.5 stabilization. It is joined by another 200-megapixel sensor for the periscope lens, with the same stabilization, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 55-megapixel selfie snapper. A big highlight here is the Arri branding, a German camera company known for cinema cameras, which was tapped to co-develop the device’s camera system. The Magic9 also works with HONOR’s own teleconverter lens. The device is also equipped with HONOR H1, an imaging chip that boasts 18.8 TOPS/watt of AI performance. It also has tons of AI...

HONOR Philippines has partnered with Globe to make the HONOR X6e more accessible to Filipino buyers via chosen postpaid packages. The tie-up aims to provide customers with a combination of worth, dependable service, and adaptable payment terms. Consumers may select between two Globe packages: GPlan Plus 999 and GPlan 1799 . Through GPlan Plus 999, the HONOR X6e can be obtained for Php550 monthly across 24 months, or by way of a single payment of Php13,200. This package carries 20GB of Swappable Data, unlimited calls and texts across all networks, landline calls, and unlimited 5G for 12 months in major locations nationwide. No lock-up period applies, and members can take advantage of special deals via the GlobeOne app. Through GPlan 1799, the HONOR X6e is provided at zero additional charge. The package contains 13GB of All-Access Data, unlimited all-net calls and texts, and unlimited landline calls. It likewise features complimentary Globe Starlink access for six mon...

Infinix wants to elevate your mobile gaming experience by releasing two new elaborate accessories: the Infinix GT NX Controller and the GT NX Station Dock. The new Infinix GT NX Controller has the first pixel-level FPS-precision touchpad in a mobile gaming controller, providing “mouse-like accuracy for mobile FPS titles.” It then has “esports-grade” three-chip low-latency architecture with “millisecond-level” Direct Connect technology. There are three dedicated chips inside that ensure it stays responsive and consistent on every user input. Apart from the touchpad, you also get a hall-effect joystick, D-pad, XYBA buttons, and shoulder triggers. There’s also a 6-axis gyroscope, a vibration motor, and support for both Android and iOS. It is powered by dual 730mAh batteries and provides more than 22 hours of continuous gaming. Plus, the device is split on two to accommodate any phone sizes, using one without the othe...

HONOR’s latest midrange phone, the HONOR X9e Pro, pushes the boundaries in battery and display tech on smartphones. The HONOR X9e Pro boasts a large 11,000mAh battery, while maintaining a thin profile at 8.1mm thanks to silicon-carbon. HONOR claims that it can last for up to 35 hours of watching short videos, 66 hours of regular videos, and 165 hours of listening to music. Its battery is so large you can use it like a power bank with its 27W reverse wired charging. The device itself charges at 80W speeds. Plus, HONOR says the battery can stay healthy even after 6 years. It then has a peak brightness of a whopping, industry-leading 10,000 nits. That only works when watching HDR content, of course, and was only measured from an isolated spot. It is available on the large 6.8-inch LTPS AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. As for the rest of the hardware, it’s got a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM,...

Google Photos is rolling out five new features for finding, editing, and sharing pictures. Gemini Spark, Google’s AI agent, now works with Google Photos. Users can find, edit, and share pictures with a single prompt. It can search by subject, location, date, or event, and create albums. Original photos are never changed. Gemini makes a copy for edits and asks before sharing. Wardrobe scans your photos from the past four years and catalogs the clothes you were wearing. It sorts items into tops, bottoms, outerwear, shoes, and accessories. You can mix and match pieces and try on new outfits. How to turn yourself or any object into an action figure with Google Gemini Moods gives photos a vintage look with styles like 35mm film and 2000s digicam that adapt to each image. Google is also adding 15 Remix templates that turn everyday pictures into red carpet moments, birthday cards, and photo booth shots. The Markup tool now has a Redact pen that blurs sensitive ...