Smartphone News 1 September 2025 - 23 October 2025

Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks surge: white renders appear as Qi2 charging and battery rumors swirl
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Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks surge: white renders appear as Qi2 charging and battery rumors swirl

New renders claiming to reveal Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus in white appeared online Saturday. This comes amid a surge of leaks as the brand gears up for a rumored launch in late February, according to insiders. This leak matters since Samsung’s Galaxy S series ranks among the year’s biggest Android launches. Yet early buzz feels oddly muted. A TechRadar poll online indicates many potential buyers view the upcoming models as merely incremental updates, putting pressure on Samsung to deliver obvious hardware improvements rather than just fresh software features.
February 7, 2026
Shock as Orange iPhone 17 Pro Turns Pink – Experts Reveal Why
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Shock as Orange iPhone 17 Pro Turns Pink – Experts Reveal Why

When Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro this fall, its new “Cosmic Orange” finish drew attention as the first bright orange iPhone since the iPod era. But soon a Reddit user reported his brand-new orange Pro Max had shifted to a solid rose-gold tone creativebloq.com androidauthority.com. Many initially suspected a Photoshop hoax, but more owners soon posted similar before-and-after photos. Tech sites say the metal frames of these Cosmic Orange phones are developing a uniform pink tint, while the glass camera bump and back panel stay orange macrumors.com androidauthority.com. In one case the front camera housing turned pink within days even while the phone sat unused in its clear case, suggesting something in the environment – not heavy use –
October 23, 2025
Foldables, Flagships and Leaks: The Biggest Mobile Phone News (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)
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Foldables, Flagships and Leaks: The Biggest Mobile Phone News (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)

Google Pixel 10 Series – AI Takes Center Stage: Google’s biggest news was the Pixel 10 smartphone launch at its Aug. 20 “Made by Google” event in New York. Four models were introduced – the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and the second-gen Pixel 10 Pro Fold – all powered by Google’s new Tensor G5 chip ts2.tech ts2.tech. Rather than flashy hardware changes, Google emphasized artificial intelligence integration across these devices. New features include an AI “Photo Coach” in the camera app that gives real-time tips for better shots, and a more proactive Google Assistant that can surface info unprompted reuters.com reuters.com. Externally, the Pixel 10 phones look similar to last year, though notably even the base Pixel
September 1, 2025