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Four phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

With the Galaxy S26 Ultra once again being an iterative upgrade, it's time to take a look at other Android flagships and see which phone could be a better choice.

Android Central

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: a 9/10 phone with an 8/10 camera

After six weeks with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, AirDrop support and the impressive Privacy Display help it stand out despite a mixed camera experience

Digital Camera World

The Ultra does have a 200-megapixel camera after all – just not that one

There's another Ultra phone coming with a beast of a camera

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Vivo teases the most powerful camera phone ever with a 400mm telephoto lens accessory, but it is just a gimmick?

Vivo’s X300 Ultra phone has a 400mm lens attachment for incredible zoom capabilities — and another accessory could be joining it soon for 'general photography'.

TechRadar

This Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rival is launching outside China for the first time — and it wants to 'be your next camera'

Chinese phone giant Oppo has confirmed that it's launching its flagship camera phone outside China for the first time — and it has camera-sized aspirations.

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I went hands-on with the Vivo X300 Ultra — this is a camera phone like no other

Vivo just showcased the X300 Ultra at Mobile World Congress 2026, and I was able to use the device on the show floor. With even better cameras and a global release, the X300 Ultra may just be the camera phone of the year.

Android Central

Vivo teases its next flagship Ultra camera phone and 400mm Zeiss lens – and it's coming to more global markets

Vivo has announced its new X300 Ultra flagship, and it’s coming alongside a new telephoto lens adapter with a huge 1600mm lossless reach

Digital Camera World

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Vivo has big camera ambitions for its next flagship phone – far beyond the S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro

Photographers and content creators will love this.

Windows 11’s February Insider update adds new features — but which ones actually matter? Here are the 11 biggest.

Windows 11 February 2026 Insider builds bring File Explorer tweaks, Cross-Device Resume, Hello ESS upgrades, and various Settings changes.

Windows Central

I used the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for two weeks, and it makes the Galaxy S26 Ultra obsolete — this is the flagship camera upgrade you actually deserve

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra just made its global debut, and having used the phone for just over two weeks, I can say with some guarantee that it is a camera and battery powerhouse.

Android Central

This Android phone brand might be pushing silicon-carbon tech to 12,000mAh

Vivo is purportedly testing a massive 10,000mAh battery phone, hinting at a future of multi-day usage where power anxiety finally fades.

Android Central

Samsung Galaxy S26 launch live: S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra specs, Galaxy AI surprises, price, release date, and everything we expect

We're following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series! Here's everything we know before Wednesday!

Android Central

Vivo V70 review: a stylish mid-range phone with an ambitious telephoto

A stylish new design shifts attention from the minor internal update, but the telephoto camera still makes this the mid-ranger to beat

Digital Camera World

I used the Vivo V70 Elite for a week — these four upgrades are a game-changer

With the V70 Elite, Vivo just delivered its best mid-ranger yet. With a brand-new design, much better internals, and great cameras, the V70 Elite is one of the best mid-range phones of 2026.

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DJI’s got company as a Chinese smartphone brand hints at Osmo Pocket rival vlogging camera

The vlogging camera market is heating up, and vivo wants a slice of the pie

Your iPhone 17 Pro could become the best camera in your bag – as long as you're okay with the bulk

This Kickstarter project won't just turn your iPhone into a vintage camera, it adds some new tricks too

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8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update — Patch Tuesday isn't flashy, but it'll deliver (some) meaningful changes

Windows 11's February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, Smart App Control changes, and performance improvements. Here's all you need to know.

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The iPhone just got 10x optical zoom – this impressive teleconverter kit previously seen on Vivo phones just landed for Apple fans

A new Kickstarter campaign gives you a much higher zoom option for your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro.

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These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February — let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster

After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.

Vivobarefoot Tracker Textile AT II review: a waterproof barefoot hiking boot built for wet trails

The brand's waterproof take on trail-ready barefoot footwear is a triumph

Windows may have ditched Android apps, but now it wants to sync with them

Windows wants to play nice with apps on other platforms.

Android Central

I couldn't be happier, as Windows 11's cross-device resume update offers more for Android

Windows 11 is prepping a new update that focuses on expanding its cross-device resume feature for Android phones.

TechRadar

This iPhone 17 Pro Max rival could soon steal its crown as the world’s best camera phone, thanks to a unique sensor and 35mm Zeiss lens

The Vivo X300 Ultra could have the industry's largest multispectral sensor, plus an assortment of other high-end camera specs.

Android Central

Global smartphone shipments rise 2.3% in Q4 2025: Samsung and Apple lead the market

The global smartphone market rebounded in Q4 2025, witnessing a 2.3% surge in shipments despite supply chain hurdles, with Samsung's impressive 61.2 million units shipped marking its strongest performance since 2013.

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CES 2026: I went hands-on with the Motorola Razr Fold, and I'm convinced that it is one of the most exciting foldables of 2026

With the Razr Fold, Motorola finally has a book-style foldable. With the phone launching in the U.S. and other countries later in the year, it is poised to be the ideal challenger to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.

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