The European Commission fines X $140 million for its deceptive blue checkmark The European Commission (EC) has today reached a verdict on an investigation of X that started in 2024. The EC has fined the social network €120 million (approximately $140 million), finding that its blue checkmark was deceptive since it implies a user who has it is verified, but anyone can pay to obtain this status "without the company meaningfully verifying who is behind the account". This violates the obligation, under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), for online platforms to "prohibit deceptive design practices on their services". The fine also covers X's advertisement... https://www.gsmarena.com/the_european_commission_fines_x_140_million_for_its_deceptive_blue_checkmark-news-70593.php

Here's when the Motorola Edge 70 is rumored to reach India The Motorola Edge 70 had its international launch in late October, after having been first announced as the X70 Air in China. It still hasn't made it to India, but according to a tipster over on X, that will change soon. [#InlinePriceWidget,14216,1#] The phone is allegedly due to launch in India around December 15. Interestingly, it's said to pack a larger battery than the global model's 4,800 mAh cell, while retaining the 5.99 mm slimness somehow. Below you can see the purported colorways that are launching in India. The price will be under INR 35,000. The Motorola Edge 70 has a... https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_motorola_edge_70_is_rumored_to_reach_india-news-70557.php

Google rolling out new Android 16 QPR2 for Pixel devices Google has released a new Android 16 QPR2 update for supported Pixel devices that brings several new features and bug fixes. The update also includes the December Android security patch. The update introduces AI-powered notification summaries that condense long messages and group chats directly in the notification shade. It also improves organization by grouping alerts based on priority. Google is also expanding UI customization with this release. You now get custom home-screen icon shapes, improved themed icons, and an Expanded Dark Mode option that can dim apps that don’t natively... https://www.gsmarena.com/google_rolling_out_new_android_16_qpr2_for_pixel_devices-news-70541.php

Weekly poll: will you buy a Poco F8 Pro or a Poco F8 Ultra? Half a year after the launch of the successful F7 series, the Poco brand releases two F8 models. They bring some serious upgrades, some fun designs and, unfortunately, a price hike. The Poco F8 Ultra is €80/€100 more expensive than the F7 Ultra for the 256GB and 512GB models, respectively. At least that is if you go by MSRP – the early bird price knocks the price down by €180/€200. Poco F8 Ultra This generation of Ultra goes for a larger screen at the cost of resolution – the F8 Ultra has a 6.9” 1200p+ display (120Hz OLED with 12-bit Dolby Vision), up from 6.67” 1440p+ (also... https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_will_you_buy_a_poco_f8_pro_or_a_poco_f8_ultra-news-70470.php

Weekly poll: the Realme GT 8 Pro is here, are you getting one? Realme’s GT series has emerged as one of the best value-for-money flagships in recent years – challenging even OnePlus, which held that title for a long time. The GT 7 Pro had a good run as one of the more affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite phones out there. Now, its successor promises even more value. [#InlinePriceWidget, 14245, 1#] The Realme GT 8 Pro uses the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and that is not the only upgrade over the GT 7 Pro. The screen is sharper (6.79” 1440p+, 144Hz vs. 6.78” 1264p+, 120Hz), the battery is bigger (7,000mAh vs. 6,500mAh) and the camera is... https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_the_realme_gt_8_pro_is_here_are_you_getting_one-news-70361.php

Weekly poll results: who needs the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite when the CMF Phone 2 Pro exists? Nothing’s recent market strategy has left us scratching our heads – and it’s not just us, it seems. Last week’s poll shows that most people gravitate towards other offerings from the company instead of their latest release. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite failed to convince the majority. Some will wait for reviews, a few are interested but the phone isn’t available near them – even so, most people would rather get the non-Lite Nothing Phone (3a) or pick up the CMF Phone 2 Pro. And why wouldn’t they – Nothing’s CMF models offer awesome value for money. We see it with the CMF Headphone... https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_who_needs_the_nothing_phone_3a_lite_when_the_cmf_phone_2_pro_exists-news-70285.php

Weekly poll: would you buy the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite? Nothing is breaking out of its mid-range shell – it went from launching its first flagship to its first entry-level phone in quick succession. But now there is an awkward clash with the CMF brand, which was supposed to be Nothing’s entry-level lineup. Based on its name, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a dialed back, cheaper version of the Nothing Phone (3a). And there are certainly similarities, the phone is even closer to the CMF Phone 2 Pro. In fact, it is below the CMF model as it lacks the 50MP 2x/50mm telephoto camera while offering no advantage of its own to make up for... https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_would_you_buy_the_nothing_phone_3a_lite-news-70185.php