Latest Mobile & Gadgets News

📅December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Rakuten Mobile hits 10M subscribers; Samsung advances AI chips and One UI updates; upcoming phones like Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and holiday gadget deals dominate mobile news.
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Rakuten Mobile Surpasses 10 Million Subscribers

Rakuten Mobile announced on December 25, 2025, that it has exceeded 10 million subscribers in just 5 years and 8 months since launch.Source 3 The milestone includes various plans and services, prompting a commemorative campaign with special benefits.Source 3 CEO Mickey Mikitani highlighted ongoing innovation for customer value.Source 3

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Samsung Unveils Exynos 2600: Industry's First 2nm Smartphone Chip

Samsung Electronics revealed the Exynos 2600, the first application processor on a 2-nanometer process, designed by its System LSI division.Source 7 The chip aims to power advanced on-device AI features with an in-house GPU development.Source 7 It positions Samsung as a leader in next-gen mobile processing.Source 7

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Samsung Starts One UI 8.5 Testing on Galaxy S22 Ultra and Tab S9

Samsung has begun testing One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Tab S9 series, expanding its update list.Source 10 The software brings new features to older premium devices.Source 10 Testing was noted as of December 19, 2025, for US models.Source 10

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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Official Render Leaked

Exclusive images show the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra with a redesigned textured back, triple cameras, and a new AI key.Source 6 The device features a premium look for upcoming release.Source 6 It's teased amid Motorola's Signature series hints.Source 6

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Christmas 2025 Gadget Deals: iPhone 17, Galaxy A56, OnePlus Nord 5

Holiday deals highlight Apple iPhone 17 with 120Hz display and 3,000 nits brightness, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G at Rs 41,999 with 120Hz AMOLED.Source 1 OnePlus Nord 5 offers 144Hz screen and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 for Rs 33,999 with discounts.Source 1 Other picks include Nothing Phone 3 and Vivo V60.Source 1

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Upcoming Phones: Honor Magic 7 Pro Set for December 26 Release

Honor Magic 7 Pro, expected December 26, features 6.83-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 10,000mAh battery with 100W charging.Source 2 It runs Android 16 with MagicOS 10 and 50MP cameras.Source 2 A major flagship launch just after Christmas.Source 2

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OnePlus Pad Go 2 Recently Released with Dimensity 7300

OnePlus Pad Go 2 launched December 17 with 12.1-inch 1980x2800 display, 8GB RAM, and Android 16 OxygenOS.Source 2 It includes 8MP cameras and suits productivity needs.Source 2 Part of wave of late-2025 tablet releases.Source 2

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Ecer.com Boosts SMEs with Mobile-First AI Trade Platform

Ecer.com is expanding globally for SMEs using mobile-first and AI-driven B2B tools for sourcing and deals.Source 5 Features include VR factory inspections and intelligent matching via mobile.Source 5 A Shenzhen firm closed a Middle East deal on a train using the platform.Source 5

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Hanshow and University of Cambridge Partner on Hybrid Wireless Tech

Hanshow launched multi-year research with Cambridge on intelligent hybrid wireless for ESL and beyond.Source 9 Focuses on low-power multi-protocol integration for retail, offices, logistics.Source 9 Builds on Hanshow's HiLPC protocol for dense environments.Source 9

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Best Phones December 2025: OnePlus 15, Samsung Galaxy S25 Lead

OnePlus 15 excels with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 7,300mAh battery but opts for 165Hz over 2K display.Source 4 Samsung Galaxy S25 offers compact premium design, IP68, and 7-year updates under Rs. 1 lakh.Source 4 Both highlight AI features and strong performance.Source 4

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Nothing Phone 3 Launches with Glyph Matrix and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

Nothing Phone 3 features Glyph Matrix, pro triple cameras with 1/1.3-inch sensor, priced Rs 79,999-89,999.Source 1 Powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, available on Flipkart and stores.Source 1 Emphasizes low-light and 4K video capabilities.Source 1

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HP OMEN Laptops Get Year-End Exchange Offers up to Rs 20,000

HP offers up to Rs 20,000 benefits on exchanging old HP laptops for OMEN gaming series.Source 1 Part of Christmas and year-end promotions.Source 1 Targets gamers upgrading before new year.Source 1