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Hunting Bargains in the first week of June with offers on Xiaomi and Google mobile phones, discounts on Sony headphones and more

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June has begun with the official announcement of the exact date of the Prime Day 2026and also with the launch of a huge assortment of offers by this and other stores. In it first Bargain Hunting of the month We are going to review the best bargains that we have seen these days. Do you need a cell phone? Well, be careful because there are several to choose from. Xiaomi 17T by 499 euros with coupon, the brand’s new mobile phone that stands out in (almost) everything. Sony WH-1000XM5 by 202.99 eurosone of Sony’s best headphones with one of the best prices we’ve seen to date. Google Pixel 10 by 699 eurosa very reasonable price (and one of the best) for the 256 GB storage version. Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank by 29.95 eurosa very thin and very light portable battery that can help you if your phone runs out of battery. iPhone 16e by 504 eurosthe lowest price we have seen to date on Apple’s mobile. Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi 17T Xiaomi has already launched the new generation of one of its star mobile phones, especially in terms of quality-price ratio. He Xiaomi 17T It has arrived strongly due to the changes it has undergone with respect to the previous model (Xiaomi 15T), as well as the many offers that we are seeing in the different stores. MediaMarkt, for example, has it 499 euros. Of course, to buy it at this price, you have to follow these steps: If you log in to MediaMarkt, the price drops from 749 euros to 549 euros. If you enter the coupon 50XIAOMI17TMMthe price drops from 549 euros to 499 euros. If you are a student, you can get an additional discount of 50 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 They were launched quite some time ago, so it is logical that we have been seeing very varied offers for some time. However, it is now that we are seeing more and more historical minimum prices, especially in the version that includes a soft case. After a few weeks of varying the price a little, it has finally dropped a lot at PcComponentes. You can now buy them for 202.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 He Google Pixel 10 The one that is most often on sale is the 128 GB one, but right now there is an exception: MediaMarkt (and other stores) has lowered the price of the 256 GB configuration to 699 euros instead of the usual 999 euros. It is a mobile excellent both for its screen and for its photographic section. Plus, your operating system will be up to date for many years. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank Now that the heat is approaching, if you plan to take the odd trip, a portable battery or power bank can come in handy so that we don’t end up without a mobile phone battery. If you are looking for something light, the Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank It is on sale at Powerplanet for 29.95 euros. It stands out mainly for its thickness of 8.7 mm, its weight of 122 grams and for having wireless or wired charging. The bad thing is that its nominal capacity is 3,000 mAh; It won’t give you enough to charge your phone, but it will give you a little extra autonomy. Xiaomi Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPhone 16e He iPhone 16e It continues to be sold in many stores, and from time to time we see such attractive prices that they make us reconsider making the leap to the current generation or staying with the previous one. Right now, for example, it is on Amazon for 504 eurosthe tightest price we have seen to date. It is an ideal mobile phone to make the leap to the Apple ecosystem, Its screen is 6.1 inches and is compatible with Apple Intelligence. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Xiaomi, Sony, Google, Apple In Xataka | After testing them, Xataka experts agree: these are the best mobile phones of 2026 In Xataka | Best power banks in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and seven recommended models

What is the blue dot at the top of your Android mobile

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Let’s tell you what is the blue dot that will soon start to appear on the screen of your Android mobile. This is a new indicator similar to the green and orange dot which already appears on many devices, a privacy indicator that tells you when an app is accessing specific sensitive data on your mobile. We are going to start the article by explaining what this blue dot on the mobile screen means, and the fact that it can appear or disappear from it. Then, we will tell you what you should do in the event that this point appears for no apparent reason, an indicator that an app could be doing something behind your back. What does the blue dot on your phone’s status bar mean? The blue dot in the status bar that appears at the top right of the screen of an Android mobile means that an app is accessing your location. Every time your phone is sending your location the dot will appear, and then it will disappear when it stops doing so. This is a method with which your mobile phone tells you the exact moment in which the location permission is being used. The goal is that apps do not use your location without you knowing itand that you can detect bad behavior in applications. Therefore, with this three types of colored dots will appear on your mobile screen: green dot: Indicates that an application is using your mobile camera. orange dot: Indicates that an application is using your mobile microphone. blue dot: Indicates that an application is using your mobile location. At the moment, this indicator has already begun to arrive to some Google Pixel phones, such as the Google Pixel 10a. However, it is expected to become a standard indicator that will also soon begin to reach other Android phones from brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and others. What to do if this point appears for no apparent reason This blue indicator will appear whenever your phone is using location data. If it appears when you do not have an application open It is because someone is accessing them in the background. If you see that your location is being used but you don’t know what application it may be, it is best to check your location access permissions in the settings of your Android mobile. To do this, go to Settings and go to the section Privacy and security. Once inside, click on Privacy Settingsand inside access the section Permissions manager. This will take you to a list with all the permissions on your mobile, and you must click on the permission Location. By doing this, you will go to a list where you will see all apps that have permission to access your locationboth those that do it at all times and those that can only be accessed while you use them. Here, you can review which applications you are giving this access to, and you can revoke it from any that you consider should not have it. Images | Noelia Hontoria In Xataka Basics | 47 free and open source alternative Android applications that respect your privacy as much as possible

everything we think we know so far about the next version of Apple’s mobile operating system

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Let’s tell you everything we think we know about iOS 27based on all the leaks and rumors around the next version of Apple’s mobile operating system. Like every year, the months leading up to the imminent presentation of the new version of the system have left us with a whole collection of rumors and leaks that we are preparing to review. Here, what you should know is that everything we are going to tell you is based on the rumors and leaks that have been released about iOS 27. When it is officially presented we will update the content so that you can know with certainty all the official changes. When do we expect iOS 27 to be released The new iOS 27 will be presented on June 8 this 2026, during the long-awaited WWDC 2026. This is the annual event organized by Apple to announce its upcoming software news, where the new versions of the rest of its operating systems will also be presented. That same day the first beta is expected to be releasedalthough for now it will be for developers. This is at least what Apple usually does, although we will have to wait for official confirmation to be clear. After several developer betas, it is expected that Starting in July, public betas begin to arrive that any user can download by simply registering in the beta program. Normally the final version of iOS 27 will arrive in September along with the presentation of the new iPhone 18. But here the leaks outline some possible changes. Specifically, it is possible that only the iPhone 18 Pro and a new folding iPhone will be presented in September, while the “normal” iPhone 18 may not arrive. until spring 2027. However, there are no confirmations on this either, only rumors. What news do we expect from iOS 27 Let’s tell you what they are the rumored news of iOS 27. According to rumors and leaks, everything seems to indicate that after having finished with the aesthetic innovations of iOS in recent years, now it will be the turn of stability and performance. This is what we know to date. More performance and more stability As they point out in Applesferaleaks from the renowned Mark Gurman aim to eliminate the “technical debt” that has been accumulating after years of adding layers of software. Now it’s the turn to polish the system inside to optimize it as much as possible. This means that a restructuring of the internal code is expected so that iOS 27 is much faster and smootherthat bugs that consume battery are eliminated, and that it flies regardless of the age of the iPhone. There will be no new icons, there will be no flashy redesigns, but there will be noticeable differences in fluidity. An even smarter Siri We’ve been talking for several versions of iOS about Siri being smarter and using AI, but so far everything has been delayed. However, we hope that the new Siri finally arrives with iOS 27and that this Siri will also have an artificial intelligence model based on Gemini. The agreement between Apple and Google gives those from Cupertino full access to Gemini. With this, it is suggested that Apple could try to distill Gemini and create smaller adapted versions that can work locally on your mobile. With this, in addition to offering greater privacy, they will also have more efficient and faster operating models. Come on, Apple privacy and Google intelligence. The leaked renders This new Siri will show dark background and will be integrated within the dynamic island. When you launch Siri, it will tell you that you can search or ask whatever you want. The interface will be different from the old Siri so that they are unmistakable. Siri will also have a live conversational mode like Gemini, to be able to chat by voice, as well as multitasking that allows you to do several things at the same time. You will also have full control over iPhone apps and settings, and possibly a new way in the camera carousel to use visual intelligence and analyze what you point at. The new smart Siri will also have advanced writing tools such as Grammarly-style grammar check, AI wallpaper generator within Image Playground, or camera options with which to change the perspective of an already taken photo or expand photos. They will also include shortcuts with natural language which will mean that you no longer have to configure several steps, a smart wallet to create digital passes by scanning the physical object, smart tab management in Safari, and additional functions for the Health app. Additionally, there are leaks indicating that Siri in iOS 27 could also let you choose what a task is solved by Claude, Gemini or ChatGPT in case it is necessary. Thus, Apple’s new AI will not seek to be the best, but rather to solve your problems and serve as a gateway for other models on the iPhone if necessary. Lastly, if you don’t like any of this it is also expected that there will be a switch in settings to be able to deactivate the new Siri with AI. This, by the way, arrived in Beta status. Other news And now we leave you the list with the rest of the news that has been leaked to date. In addition to the novelty, we will also include a small description so you know what it is about. Perfecting Liquid Glass: There have been internal changes at Apple with the departure of the head of design and the rise of a veteran to top manager, so it is uncertain how much Apple’s Liquid Glass will be improved. At the moment we are talking about Liquid Slider, a slider that allows you to choose the intensity of the transparency. Undo and redo when rearranging widgets or apps: The arrival of a system that allows you to reverse accidental changes when organizing desktop apps and widgets has been leaked. … Read more

There is a division of Xiaomi that no one pays attention to. It is exactly the one that is paying for the party of mobile phones, AI and cars

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Xiaomi is no longer just a smartphone company; It is a conglomerate of four large divisions that support and feed each other to compete in an increasingly aggressive market. The surprise is that financially the division that generates the least attention is the one that is paying for the other three. The results for the first quarter of 2026 They make it clear: boring business is pure profit. Four companies in oneto. Xiaomi’s current structure settles in four large pillars that are also notably different from each other. Smartphones with the brand that ended up becoming popular globally remain critical to preserving the user base. Then there are internet services (advertising, Mi Cloud), which complete the Apple-style mobile ecosystem. The electric car and AI make up another pillar that fascinates and demonstrates the firm’s ambition in these new areas. And finally there is the IoT division, which a priori seems the least notable, but is much more so than anyone would think. Services, services, services. As we said, mobile phones are Xiaomi’s hallmark, but its profitability comes hand in hand with internet services, which operate with an astonishing gross profit margin of 76.1%. As with Apple, here Xiaomi takes advantage of its almost 750 million active users with advertising, subscriptions and cloud services integrated into its HyperOS mobile operating system. It is a profitable vicious circle: IoT and mobile phones are Trojan horses that manage to put the user into a digital ecosystem in which they end up spending money. Blessed IoT. And despite the fact that it receives less media attention, the gross margin of the IoT division reached a spectacular 25.2% in the first quarter of 2026 according to the company’s financial results. This number is much higher than the 10.1% generated by smartphones, which have logically been punished by the memory crisis. In fact, the gross profit of the IoT division has been 6.2 billion RMB, much higher than the 4.5 billion of the mobile division. The latter bills much more, but it does not shine as much in those gross profits. Refrigerators triumph. The president of Xiaomi’s IoT division, Lu Weibing, explained that the role of this business is key in the Xiaomi group, because it is “a very important balancer” against the impact of the increase in memory costs in the rest of the divisions. Company officials expect this “cost supercycle” (or in other words, the memory crisis) to last until 2028, and that will continue to complicate the mobile division’s margins. Sell ​​less, but more expensive. The escalation of component costs has made Xiaomi make a drastic decision: sell less, but more expensive. The distributed smartphone units they fell 19.2%, but its average selling price reached a record figure of 1,310 RMB, 8% more than in the same quarter of 2025. Xiaomi has a 23.5% share of premium smartphones in mainland China, and makes it clear that the focus is now on super high-end mobile phones. “Premiumization” of the home. The strategy of selling more expensive is also being applied notably in the IoT division, which includes household appliancesand which has also adopted a “premiumization” strategy. Instead of just distributing third-party products, the company is developing its own high-end air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines. This has allowed IoT gross margin to rise 5.1 percentage points in just one quarter. AI price war. The launch of its own AI model, MiMoit was already a surprise, but these days the firm has announced that cut the prices of its API by up to 99% (there are technical arguments) in order to compete with rivals like DeepSeek. This model is at the level of the best Chinese open models, but the company itself has not yet achieved the objectives they seek. As with other AI startups, the costs are massive, so this division of Xiaomi depends on the cash flow generated by the rest of the businesses. Cars impress, but they lose money. The division that brings together electric cars and AI did not have a good quarter and lost 3.1 billion RMB. The new Xiaomi Su 7 has been a success in number of reservations (80,000), but operating expenses for this part of the business have risen 45.8%, too much to be offset by the revenue growth of this division. Xiaomi is the new Samsung. Xiaomi He was born looking very similar (or aspiring to be very similar) to Apple, but currently its structure and strategy are much more similar to that of Samsung. Its advantage is that it currently has an ecosystem with more than 1.1 billion IoT devices that allow it to grow and invest in cars, AI or mobile phones. The problem is what happens if the cushion provided by the benefits of the IoT division deflates. In Xataka | Leica is teaching Xiaomi everything it knows: when the student no longer needs the teacher, the agreement will have fulfilled its function

There are coupons of up to 110 euros and discounts on mobile phones, consoles and more

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We are just a few hours away from the start of June, but also the new AliExpress Summer Promo. It is one of the best events of this marketplace, which, as usual, will have many technology offers available. It’s a great time to save when buying a new cell phone, tablet or almost any device. But, How to really take advantage of this promo? That is exactly what we are going to see in this article. Google Pixel 10 (12+128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The Summer Promo will last a few days, but it is better not to buy at the last minute Let’s go in parts. This promo officially begins at 00:00 tomorrow, June 1 (that is, in less than three hours). From that moment until next June 10, we will have more than a week to take advantage of all the offers that AliExpress will launch. Now, what happens? That the discount coupons probably won’t last until thenso it is better to buy what we are looking for as soon as possible. These discount coupons, active from the moment the Summer Promo begins, are the following: Discount minimum purchase coupon 1 coupon 3 coupon 4 COUPON 3 euros 15 euros XATAKAES03 WEBEDES03 ESSS03 SSES03 6 euros 39 euros XATAKAES06 WEBEDES06 ESSS06 SSES6 10 euros 69 euros XATAKAES10 WEBEDES10 ESSS10 SSES10 20 euros 139 euros XATAKAES20 WEBEDES20 ESSS20 SSES20 30 euros 209 euros XATAKAES30 WEBEDES30 ESSS30 SSES30 45 euros 319 euros XATAKAES45 WEBEDES45 ESSS45 SSES45 65 euros 459 euros XATAKAES65 WEBEDES65 ESSS65 SSES65 110 euros 650 euros XATAKAES110 WEBEDES110 ESSS110 – As you can see, we have several coupons available, even within the same amount. These have only two limitations: we cannot use them in virtual products nor can we mix them together. If we use a code (for example, 65 euros), we will not be able to use another one. In that sense, it is always best to use the one with the greatest discount. With these, the savings are already considerable, but it is not the only way we have to save. In addition to these coupons, we will take an additional discount if we use PayPal as a payment method. This discount will depend on the amount of our purchase: 8 euros discount on minimum purchases of 100 euros. 20 euros discount on minimum purchases of 199 euros. 33 euros discount on minimum purchases of 299 euros. Knowing all this, what we have to do now is prepare for the promo. The discount coupons are spent as they are used, so the ideal is to buy what we want as soon as possible. So how do we do this? Basically, it is a simple process divided into two parts: create an AliExpress account if we don’t already have it and put what we want in the cart before the Summer Promo starts. Thus, once the promo starts, the purchasing process is even faster. Five devices that are very worthwhile from this AliExpress promo The offers will start in a few hours, but there are certain devices that are worth keeping an eye on. Below, we have made a selection of five that you can now put in the cart and they remain at very interesting prices. nintendo switch 2 After the Nintendo Switch 2 price hikepromotions like this one from AliExpress have become the best time to get this console. This new version maintains the hybrid possibilities of the first Switch, but now allows you to play at 4K when we connect it to a TV through its dock. In addition, it has real great games like ‘Pokémon Pokopia‘. If we use the code ‘XATAKAES45‘ and we pay with PayPal, your price will remain at 317.85 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Redmi Pad 2 If you are looking for a tablet with good value for money, this one Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 It is a great option. It is a device with a good design and an 11-inch screen with 90 Hz that is ideal for reading or watching movies. In addition, it has a four-speaker system that sounds quite good and its 9,000 mAh battery offers autonomy for a whole day without problems. Using the code ‘XATAKAES20‘ and paying with PayPal comes out 115.43 euros. Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 (8+256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPhone 17 There are also mobile phones in this AliExpress promo and, in fact, there are some with incredible prices, as is the case with this one iPhone 17: comes out 799 euros with the code ‘XATAKAES110‘ and paying with PayPal. It’s the best entry-level iPhone Apple has made to date, a great compact phone with a 6.3-inch, 120 Hz screen, plenty of power thanks to the A19 chip, and a very versatile dual-camera system. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 If you are looking for a compact mobile phone, but you prefer an Android one, then keep an eye on this one Google Pixel 10: with coupon ‘XATAKAES65‘ and paying with PayPal remains in 455.52 euros. It is not the most powerful mobile, but it is a phone that stands out for offering a pure Android experience, for being loaded with artificial intelligence thanks to Gemini and for its seven years of guaranteed updates. Google Pixel 10 (12+128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links PlayStation 5 And we end with another console that has also risen (again) recently: PlayStation 5. In this case, we are looking at the Slim version with a disc reader, which right now has a RRP of 649.99 euros. However, paying with PayPal and using the coupon’XATAKAES65‘ stays in 470.98 euros. A great price for a console that still has some time left and that will receive great games this year like the new ‘Marvel’s Wolverine‘. PlayStation 5 Slim with reader The price could vary. We … Read more

Quietly, a mobile phone manufacturer is skyrocketing in Spain. One that hits right in the nostalgia

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There was a time when it seemed that consumers only had eyes for Xiaomi when looking for an affordable mobile phone. Things are starting to change. The data of Omdia For the first quarter of 2026 they show a significant drop compared to 2025 for the Asian manufacturer, with Motorola taking center stage. The numbers. The European phone market grew 2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, with Samsung as the big name. The company, according to data from the consulting firm, already has a 38% share, its best number in years with a growth of 3%. But Apple. The good global results of the iPhone 17 They already left us a clue about what could happen in Europe. Apple grew 9.9%, thanks to relatively affordable price models such as the iPhone 16e and the commercial success of its new models. Apple remains in second place, but with a striking fact: it sold 8.8 million iPhones compared to Samsung’s 12.6, and still grew at three times the rate of its rival. Samsung depended largely on the Galaxy A16 4G to sustain their numbers. Xiaomi. The Chinese company maintained third place, although its fall was the most pronounced. Xiaomi falls no less than 15% in Europe, although the numbers have fine print: the company sold fewer phones, but the ones it did sell were more expensive. Xiaomi’s average price (ASP, Average Selling Price) rose by 21%, mainly after the launches of the series Xiaomi 17 and the good sales of the Xiaomi 15T. It is a strategy that is working for them: although they sell fewer units, they sell much more expensively. Mainly, the markets in which these ranges worked the most were France, Germany and… Spain. And Motorola arrived. Motorola has been obsessed with the Spanish market for some time. It knows that we like quality-price phones, and that the buyer still has a certain nostalgia for a brand that always had a good product. Thanks to its expansion in Spain and Portugal, the company has grown 17% year-on-year, with almost two million units sold. A quick look on Amazon makes it easy to understand what’s going on. Motorola has a barrage of phones available at competitive prices, clean software that does not generate any type of friction, and an acceptable update policy. to stay. Motorola has a clear market strategy in which Spain is a fundamental market: affordable and accessible mobile phones. For its part, Xiaomi is turning towards Be increasingly premium to improve your margins. A golden opportunity for a manufacturer that once flooded Spain with Moto G, to once again travel the path of commercial success. In Xataka | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, analysis: putting 7,000 mAh in such a thin mobile phone seemed like magic. The trick is under the hood

PcComponentes plummets the price (to a historic low) of this Motorola mobile with 256 GB and spectacular screen

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Finding the perfect balance in the telephone mid-range is not an easy task. Many brands sacrifice design to offer power, or vice versa. However, Motorola has been proving for some time that you can have it all in a slim, lightweight body. If you are looking to renew your old smartphone without leaving your salary, PcComponentes has this Motorola Edge 70 Fusion 5G at historical minimum price: 324.99 euros. Motorola edge 70 fusion 5G 8GB 256GB 6.78″ Black Snapdragon processor The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A mobile with a cinema screen and balanced power The first thing that enters the eyes of this Motorola Edge 70 Fusion It is its aesthetic section. Inheriting the design lines of its older brothers, this device relies on an extremely thin body, softened edges and a 6.78 inch pOLED curved screen with Full HD+ resolution. But this mobile phone is not just a pretty face, it also has a 120Hz refresh ratewhich guarantees absolute fluidity when scrolling on social networks or playing games. Additionally, the screen is compatible with HDR10+so you can enjoy Netflix series and movies with the best color interpretation. Inside, there is a processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3accompanied by 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB internal storagemore than enough space to forget about constantly deleting photos, videos or apps. In the photographic section, Motorola has not messed around with infill sensors for this model. We find a 50 MP high resolution main camera signed by Sony and supported by Artificial Intelligence to capture clear night shots, and an ultra wide angle that more than meets the requirements in landscapes and group photos. Although if there is something in which it also stands out compared to its rivals, it is its layer of customization: MyUX. With it, Motorola offers a cleaner, purer and more fluid Android experience, without bloatware (pre-installed junk apps) and with smart gestures that facilitate daily use (for example, shake your phone to turn on the flashlight). Its huge battery with capacity of 7,000 mAh It is another of its hallmarks. Although it not only stands out for this number, but also for its 68 W Turbo Power fast charging technology. This is perfect for those who want to charge their smartphone quickly before leaving the house, while getting dressed and having breakfast, for example. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: offer for the motorola edge 70 fusion smartphone ✅ THE BEST Design and ergonomics: It is an extremely thin, light and aesthetic phone. The curved screen and the rear finishes make it look like an 800 euro mobile phone instead of a mid-range one. pOLED screen: It is clear that Motorola panels are superb. The 120 Hz refresh rate combined with pOLED technology offers vibrant colors, pure blacks and excellent brightness for outdoors. ❌ THE WORST Fair power for gaming: The processor is designed for energy efficiency and everyday fluidity (social networks, multitasking, streaming). If you are looking for a mobile phone to play extremely demanding titles in 3D graphics at a competitive level, you will notice that it lacks a little oomph. Curved screen fragility: Visually it is beautiful, but curved screens are more prone to breaking in case of side falls and finding a good tempered glass protector that fits perfectly is more complicated. 💡 BUY IT IF… You prioritize design and comfort. If you hate cell phones that look like heavy bricks in your pocket and you are looking for something elegant, slim and that attracts attention, this is your cell phone. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… The camera is your only measure when buying a mobile phone and you usually take a lot of photos in dark interiors or at parties at night, a Google Pixel from the “A” series will give you better results in photographic processing. Accessories that may interest you for this mobile FDHYFGDY Magnetic Case for Motorola Edge 70 Fusion The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Motorola Moto Buds: Wireless headphones The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Pepu Ricca (Xataka) and Motorola In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which one to buy and 21 models from 15 euros to 470 euros

Google mobile phones drop in price, Sony’s (almost) top headphones on sale, discounts on consoles and more. Hunting Bargains

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If you had been waiting for Friday like May water, today in Xataka we return with a new Hunting Bargains Loaded with offers, especially because El Corte Inglés is currently celebrating its Save the VAT. Do you want to buy a mobile phone or a console? Well, stay, there are very good prices. Google Pixel 9a by 348 eurosa small mobile phone with a good photography section. Sony WH-1000XM5 by 198.99 eurosexcellent headphones from Sony with one of the best noise cancellations we have tested. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL by 928 eurosGoogle’s top mobile phone with one of its best prices to date. nintendo switch 2 by 489 eurosa pack with the console, a video game and a keychain. Panasonic SC-HTB250EGK by 82.63 eurosa compact sound bar with wireless subwoofer. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 9a It is not one of the most recent mobile phones that the brand has launched, but the Google Pixel 9a It is still available in many stores and… what prices. El Corte Inglés has it right now for 348 euros during its Save the VAT campaign, a fairly reasonable price for a smartphone of its size. It is quite small as it has a 6.3-inch screen, its refresh rate reaches 120 Hz, the software will be updated until 2032 and Its photographic section offers very good results. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony WH-1000XM5 The same happens with the Sony WH-1000XM5. It will not be the most recent generation, but it is the one that usually has the best discounts in campaigns like the one at El Corte Inglés, since the store has them right now for 198.99 euros. These headphones stand out mainly because they have one of the best noise cancellations we’ve testedthey are quite comfortable even if we use them for hours and their autonomy is quite good. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 Pro XL If the previous mobile phone falls short and you are looking for a much more complete and current model, The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL It has also dropped in price to 928 euros. It is Google’s most complete and largest mobile with a screen 6.8 inches and LTPO panel from 1 to 120 Hz. It incorporates the Google Tensor G5 processor along with 16 GB of RAM and its photographic section offers very good results both due to its sensors and the software. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links nintendo switch 2 One more week we return with a new pack of the nintendo switch 2. MediaMarkt usually releases unofficial packs every week or two weeks and this time it has brought together the Nintendo console along with the video game ‘Pokémon Pokopia‘and a keychain’Mario Kart World‘. All this for 489 euros. That is, taking into account that the console costs 469 euros, the video game and the keychain would cost us 20 euros. It is a good pack, especially considering that the console will soon increase in price. Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia + keychain The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Panasonic SC-HTB250EGK Having a sound bar at home as a companion for your TV doesn’t have to cost a fortune. El Corte Inglés, for example, right now has the Panasonic SC-HTB250EGK for a price of 82.63 euros. It includes its own wireless subwoofer, offers a total power of 120W at 2.1 channels and is compatible with Dolby Digital. In addition, it allows you to connect external devices via Bluetooth or HDMI. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Google, Sony, Nintendo, Panasonic In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price (2026). Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 99 euros In Xataka | The best mobile phones (2026), we have tested them and here are their analyzes

Chinese manufacturers of OLED panels for mobile phones face an enemy they did not expect: memory shortages

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Chinese companies whose business is based to a greater or lesser extent on the manufacture of OLED panels for mobile phones They are suffering. BOE, Visionox, Tianma or TCL CSOT are some of the companies that the shortage of memory chips has placed in a very delicate position. In fact, the market for OLED matrices for smartphones is going through its worst quarter in years, according to DigiTimes Asia. Global shipments fell 12% year-on-year and 20% compared to the previous quarter during the first quarter of 2026, according to data managed by the consulting firm. UBI Research. A priori it might surprise us that the memory market is degrading the business of Chinese manufacturers of small format OLED panels, but if we dig beyond the surface it is easy to understand precisely what is happening. And what is happening is that Android mobile phone manufacturers are buying many fewer organic matrix screens from their Chinese suppliers because they need to offset the increase in memory prices by reducing the cost of the screen. This scenario mainly affects entry- and mid-range Android smartphones, which are the ones that mostly opted for moderately priced OLED matrices manufactured in China. High-end Android terminals and iPhones usually have OLED screens from Samsung Display or LG Display, although Apple also uses BOE for some models. South Korean manufacturers are taking this blow much better The origin of this problem lies in a decision made by SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron Technology, the three companies that control more than 95% of global DRAM productiona year ago. The rise of data centers for artificial intelligence (IA) has skyrocketed the demand for HBM memories (High Bandwidth Memory) that coexist with GPUs. For the three large memory manufacturers, HBM chips leave a greater margin than conventional DRAM memories, which is why they have focused on the production of the former and have largely sacrificed the latter. The most surprising thing is that this situation has triggered an asymmetric problem This strategy has caused the price of DRAM and NAND memories to increase sharply, but the most surprising thing is that this situation has triggered an asymmetric problem. As we have seen, sales of Chinese OLED panel manufacturers have fallen, but Samsung Display and LG Display are taking the hit very well. And they are doing it because their most important customers are Apple and Samsung Electronics. These two mobile phone manufacturers work with wide margins and have agreed long-term supply contracts with Samsung Display and LG Display, which gives them greater room for maneuver. At the moment they have not been forced to cut the cost of their screens. Be that as it may, market shares during the first quarter of 2026 speak for themselves, according to Korea Herald. Samsung Display led the global market for OLED panels for smartphones with a share of 44.4%, up from 42.8% in the same period in 2025. LG Display reached 9%, rising from 7.6%. Both gained quota despite the fact that its absolute shipments also fell. Among Chinese companies the picture was mixed: BOE maintained the largest Chinese share at 16.3%, and Visionox rose to 10.7% from 9.3%. Tianma fell to 9% from 12.1%, and lastly, TCL CSOT fell to 7.8% from 9.8%. Image | Xataka More information | DigiTimes Asia | Korea Herald In Xataka | The US remains committed to stopping China. Now it has targeted the second largest Chinese chip manufacturer

Hunting Bargains in technology, today May 15 with offers on packs of TVs, mobile phones, consoles and more

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Today is Friday, and that means that a new Hunting Bargains. Are you looking for a mobile phone and are you looking for good discounts? Do you want to renew the living room television while taking advantage of the World Cup? Well, be careful because this week there are big offers. Xiaomi TV F Pro (pack) by 769 eurosa pack that includes two televisions and a Bluetooth speaker. Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition by 229 eurosone of the best Amazon eReaders that incorporates a color screen. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 349 eurosa mobile phone with a very attractive design. nintendo switch 2 by 469 eurosNintendo’s hybrid console with a free video game. Fire TV Stick 4K Plus by 39.99 euroshe dongle from Amazon with the best balance between price and features. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi TV F Pro (pack) We have one of the best offers of the week in the new Xiaomi pack that includes two televisions and a Bluetooth speaker. In this case, we are talking about two Xiaomi TV F Pro 2026; one 75 inches and one 32 inches. Both have the FireTV operating system and panels with QLED technology. In addition, they come along with a Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker. All this for 769 euros. Xiaomi TV F Pro 2026 (75 inches) + Xiaomi TV F Pro 2026 (32 inches) + Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Along with the announcement of the new Kindle Scribe ColorsoftAmazon has launched some deals on its other eReaders with color screens. In this way, we find ourselves faced with a Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition that has gone down to 229 euros (before 299 euros). Includes a seven inch color screensupports wireless charging, comes with 32 GB of storage and is waterproof. If you prefer, the Kindle Colorsoft is the basic model with a color screen and has also dropped in price. In this case you can find it on Amazon for 199 euros instead of 269.99 euros. Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Nothing Phone (3a) Pro If you want to change your mobile phone and are looking for a model that has a very striking design, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has dropped in price in its 256 GB configuration: for 349 euros (before 459 euros). At first glance, the back is its most striking point, but this mobile also incorporates a good 6.77-inch screen that offers a refresh rate up to 120 Hz. Its processor is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and it comes with a battery that supports 50W fast charging. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links nintendo switch 2 MediaMarkt has once again launched one of its best offers in the nintendo switch 2. Its price has dropped to 459 eurosbut if you pay 10 euros more (it would stay at 469 euros) you can take a video game to choose from these three options: ‘Kirby Air Riders‘. ‘Hades 2‘. ‘Metroid Prime 4 Beyond‘. Nintendo Switch 2 + video game The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Along with eReaders, Amazon has lowered the price of its Fire TV Stick. Again, the one that has the best quality-price ratio is the model 4K Pluswhich has dropped to 39.99 euros (before 69.99 euros). This dongle It offers 4K resolution, compatibility with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and its performance is very fluid. If you prefer, these are all the models that have dropped in price: Fire TV Stick HD by 25.99 euros (before 44.99 euros). Fire TV Stick 4K Select by 27.99 euros (before 54.99 euros). Fire TV Stick 4K Plus by 39.99 euros (before 69.99 euros). Fire TV Stick 4K Max by 49.99 euros (before 79.99 euros). The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Image | Xiaomi, Amazon, Nothing, Nintendo In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which one to buy and 21 models from 15 euros to 470 euros

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