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In summary CAD renders leak Design looks very familiar Specs include some Pro-worthy features Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro have emerged online, revealing the design of Samsung’s big new smartphone model of early 2026. Back in July we brought you the news that Samsung may be doing away with the standard Samsung Galaxy S model, replacing a hypothetical Samsung Galaxy S26 with a Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro. Now Android Headlines has supplied renders showcasing that Pro device’s design....

At a Glance Our Verdict Despite launching a number of months apart, the Galaxy S6 and Nexus 6 are quite similar on a lot of core specs. However, with a much thinner, lighter and wieldy design plus features such as the fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor and IR blaster, Samsung wins this battle. If you are looking for a larger screen, though, then the Nexus 6 remains a premium device which will also save you some money....

Samsung is reportedly looking into a couple of battery innovations for the Galaxy S26 smartphone , but not the crucial one that could make a significant difference. The South Korean manufacturer has been notably slow in adopting the larger smartphone batteries of Chinese rivals such as OnePlus, Xiaomi and Honor. As a result, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 5000mAh battery almost appeared small when the phone hit the market back in January....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Resistant to dust, rain and drops Hardware encryption Both USB cables included Cons No performance increase Only 1- or 2TB Our Verdict Other than its ability to handle harsher treatment, there seem to be few obvious improvements over the original T7 design. That Samsung made it more robust but kept the same warrant period tells a story. Best Prices Today: Samsung T7 Shield Back in 2020, Samsung launched the T7 Touch, a biometrically secure external SSD, and a few months later a cheaper no-frills T7 version that proved a very popular choice....

Samsung is thought to have been working on under-display cameras for a few years, but it looks like the Korean company’s first attempt will come in a laptop. In a preview of its upcoming Blade Bezel laptop uploaded to Weibo , the official Samsung Display account appear to suggest that the device’s webcam will be housed below the screen. YouTube user Aamir Siddiqui subsequently uploaded the 67-second clip to the video-sharing platform, and it’s available to watch below....

At CES 2026 Samsung has been showing off a new creaseless foldable display – and Apple’s heavily tipped iPhone foldable could be a major beneficiary. The Consumer Electronics Show is taking place in Las Vegas this week, and the world’s biggest smartphone maker is well represented. Perhaps the most intriguing thing on display (at least for this phone-obsessed writer) is a foldable display with no visible crease. Or rather, we should say that it was on display....

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable has been announced with a slew of improvements, but one major feature has been dropped entirely. While we’re digging the Fold 7’s new slimline design and improved camera, these upgrades appear to have come at a cost. In what Samsung tells us is a space-saving measure, Samsung has dropped S Pen compatibility altogether. For our definitive thoughts on both of Samsung’s new flagship foldables, read our full reviews of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 ....

Apple’s AirTag has been rumoured for quite some time, and it was slated for release in late 2020 but it never materialised, with leaks suggesting Apple is now waiting until the Spring for the grand reveal. Well, it seems like the company waited too long, with Samsung beating Apple to the punch by revealing the SmartTag at CES 2021, a new Bluetooth LE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) enabled tracker to help keep track of your keys, passport and any other ‘dumb’ valuables you’d like to keep an eye on....

Google’s latest flagship phones have arrived, and there’s much to tempt you into upgrading. Whether you’re keen on the Pixelsnap magnetic ecosystem , fresh new AI features, or you want to experience the joys of telephoto photography (which is finally available on the base Pixel 10), the Pixel 10 series is the way to go. Getting a new flagship phone is a big investment, and you’ll want to keep it in tip-top condition for as long as possible, especially given the years of software updates Google promises for the Pixel 10 lineup....

The third film in the Sonic movie series adapts one of the most beloved stories of fans of the Blue Blur, and it’s gone down a hit with audiences. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 introduces the character Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Hollywood legend, Keanu Reeves. Team Sonic have a challenge on their hands when they face the Ultimate Life Form and another unexpected villain. The game adaptation is full of action-packed sequences, making it a great choice if you want to head to the cinema this winter....

The rumours were true and the Sonos Ray is the firm’s smallest and cheapest soundbar to date. Not all the leaked information was correct though, so here’s everything you need to know. Announced alongside Sonos Voice Control (although you can’t use that on the Ray) and new Roam colours, the Ray is another move for the multi-room company into the cheaper end of the audio market meaning a Sonos soundbar might finally be within your budget....

We’re in mixed minds about the new Android flagship announced by Sony: it is the first to come with Android Oreo preinstalled, but in other respects the specification hasn’t wowed us. Sony has not followed in the steps of its rivals – such as the LG V30 also announced today – with a full-screen display, nor does it have a dual-camera, an iris scanner, wireless charging or other forward-looking features. ( Read our full review here....

Just six months after the Sony Xperia Z2 went on sale Sony has unveiled the Xperia Z3 smartphone at IFA 2014. Here we reveal all there is to know about Sony’s flagship smartphone, including UK release date, price and specs. Also see: How to watch Sony Xperia Z3 launch live: live blog and video stream and read our Sony Xperia Z3 hands-on review . Here is the brand-new Sony Xperia Z3 family – the Sony Xperia Z3 with the smaller Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact:...

ALSO SEE: HOW TO WATCH SONY MWC 2016 LIVE STREAM | SONY MWC 2016 LIVE BLOG After launching a trio of flagship Xperia Z5 phones , Sony is due to update its Android tablet range. Here we’ll discuss what the firm’s next iPad rival might offer. Sony Xperia Z5 Tablet UK release date rumours As you can see below, there’s something of a pattern when it comes to Sony launching a new 10in Xperia Z tablet with a new model arriving at MWC every year since 2013....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse just might be the best comic book movie of 2018 – not to mention the best Spider-Man adaptation yet. Shifting the focus to Miles Morales opens up new angles to explore through a familiar lens, while bringing in myriad alternate universe Spider-People opens up not only the film’s best jokes but also the chance to explore what really sits at the heart of the character....

If you’ve been following the football – or any other major sport – on Sky Glass or Sky Stream but have constantly been annoyed by the delay between satellite and streaming, then good news: Sky is closing the gap to make your viewing experience almost live. In planned May updates for EntertainmentOS on Sky Glass and Sky Stream, the latency on events broadcast on the Sky Sports Main Event channel will be reduced by 22 seconds on both UHD and HD content....

If you use Spotify for events and social gatherings – whether it’s a house party or your own wedding (as I did) – your playlist is about to get a serious level-up. From today, Spotify Premium users have the option to add transitions between tracks on their playlists to customise the way that one song flows into another – just the way DJs do. The feature is currently in Beta and rolling out to users around the world....

At a Glance Our Verdict The specs for the Surface Pro 6 seem to indicate a large boost in performance over the 5, Considering it’s the first time a quad-core processor has been seen inside a Surface Pro. This much of a performance boost for a 10% increase in price seems like a good trade up, and when you include the much longer promised battery life the Surface Pro 6 is starting to look like a winner....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict On paper a NAS drive that uses 2.5in drives might seem interesting until you realise the limited sizes available for NAS use, and the cost of owning them. Unless you really need a compact NAS drive, another model is likely to be a better choice. Best Prices Today: Synology DiskStation DS419slim From childhood, many of us are entranced by miniature versions of familiar items, an interest that often manifests itself in railway sets and model making....

These powerful laptops work at your pace, no matter how demanding the task at hand. And by buying directly through the links below, you’ll get yourself an extra discount. The latest laptops are made for today’s busy professionals. Not only do they look great in the meeting room, but they’re also thin and light which means they don’t slow you down on your travels. Plus, Moore’s law means that hardware is improving all the time, so you’re getting better performance as well as longer battery life....