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Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro Debuts with Massive 6.9-Inch Display and 6,000mAh Battery TL;DR: Xiaomi just released the Redmi A7 Pro in select markets like Indonesia. The budget smartphone packs a huge 6.9-inch display, a 6,000mAh battery, and runs on full Android 16, though a Malaysian release date remains unknown. Xiaomi
CelcomDigi Adds sooka to StreamMORE with Free Trial and Extra Data TL;DR: CelcomDigi has added sooka to its StreamMORE lineup. Customers get a one-month free trial (limited time), an extra 5GB of monthly data, and access to sports, live TV, and entertainment content, all bundled into their mobile plans. CelcomDigi
Garmin Adds WhatsApp Support to Its Smartwatches TL;DR: Garmin has launched a WhatsApp app for select smartwatches, allowing users to read, reply, and react to messages directly from their wrist. The app is free via Connect IQ, works with newer models, and still requires a connected smartphone, marking a major
YouTube Partners with FIFA as Preferred Platform for World Cup 2026 TL;DR: YouTube has partnered with FIFA as a Preferred Platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The deal introduces new features like partial live match streaming, expanded highlights, creator-led content, and access to FIFA’s archive, making it one of
Samsung’s Next-Gen Foldables: Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and Galaxy Z Slide Leak TL;DR: Samsung is reportedly developing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 2 for a 2027 launch, alongside a new sliding device, the Samsung Galaxy Z Slide. Both point to continued experimentation beyond traditional foldables. Samsung may have pulled the
Samsung to Use TCL’s CSOT Panels in Galaxy A and FE Devices TL;DR: Samsung is reportedly sourcing cheaper display panels from China Star Optoelectronics Technology for upcoming midrange devices like the Galaxy A57. The move aims to cut costs amid rising component prices, even if it means sidelining Samsung Display.
Apple Expands Creative Tools with MotionVFX Acquisition TL;DR: Apple has acquired MotionVFX to enhance Final Cut Pro and strengthen its Creator Studio subscription. The move is part of Apple’s broader push to grow its services business and compete more directly with Adobe. Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a video editing and
OPPO Find N6 Launches in Malaysia with “Zero-Feel Crease” and AI-Powered Productivity TL;DR: OPPO Find N6 brings a near-invisible crease, flagship performance, and AI-powered multitasking to Malaysia at RM8,699. It’s OPPO’s most refined foldable yet, blending productivity tools with a premium hardware experience. OPPO has officially unveiled the OPPO Find
POCO X8 Pro Iron Man Edition Launches in Malaysia with Marvel-Inspired Design TL;DR: POCO has launched the POCO X8 Pro Iron Man Edition in Malaysia, combining flagship specs with a bold Marvel-inspired design, priced at RM1,699 during the promo period. POCO has introduced the POCO X8 Pro Iron Man Edition