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HyperOS 3 leak: Xiaomi brings ‘Liquid Glass’ design to Android
Bluetooth flaw turns several earbuds or headphones into spy tools — see list of affected devices
Joel Joseph
July 01, 2025
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Today we've got Xiaomi preparing to revolutionize Android with their stunning "Liquid Glass" HyperOS 3 design, Samsung making the controversial decision to bring Exynos chips back to US foldables, and a serious Bluetooth security flaw that's turning popular earbuds into potential spy tools.
Plus, OPPO just claimed the camera crown while Honor might be going massive with a 7-inch flagship.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
HyperOS 3's Apple-inspired "Liquid Glass" interface transformation
Samsung's Exynos comeback for US Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE
Honor Magic 8 series' potential 7-inch screen breakthrough
Critical Bluetooth vulnerability affecting Sony, JBL, and Bose devices
OPPO Find X8 Ultra's DXOMark camera ranking victory with 169 points
Additional insights on Vivo X200 FE's India launch, Xiaomi's camera app redesign, and top budget gaming laptops
Read on for all the details!
Xiaomi is getting ready to shake up its software experience once again. A new leak reveals major changes coming in HyperOS 3 — or possibly HyperOS 26 — including a striking new visual design inspired by Apple’s “Liquid Glass” interface.
The leak comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who talked about this redesign on Weibo. HyperOS 3 is expected to debut in October 2025 alongside the Xiaomi 16 series, which reportedly combines smooth, frosted blur effects with glossy icons.
Read on to find out more.
 Samsung is gearing up for its big Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, and one detail already has fans talking — the chipset. The company is switching to Exynos chips for two of the three upcoming foldables, including models heading to the US. According to a new leak, both the Galaxy Z Flip7 and the more affordable Z Flip7 FE will be powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos processors — even in the US. |  Xiaomi is likely to be the first brand to launch smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset this year. Another brand set to introduce Snapdragon 8 Elite 2-powered flagship phones around the same time is Honor. Honor Magic 8 series may include a 7-inch model, while the Magic 8 Mini's launch remains uncertain, as per new leaks by DCS. |
 A new report from a German cybersecurity firm has uncovered serious security flaws in popular Bluetooth earbuds and headphones, potentially turning everyday audio devices into tools for eavesdropping. At the TROOPERS 2025 conference, researchers from ERNW detailed vulnerabilities in Airoha Bluetooth chips — components found in many TWS earbuds and over-ear headphones from big brands like Sony, JBL, Bose. |  The OPPO Find X8 Ultra has reached the number one spot in DXOMARK’s global smartphone camera rankings, scoring a total of 169 points. It scored high in every major category, including photo, video, zoom, portrait, and low-light shooting. The Find X8 Ultra is equipped with four 50MP cameras that cover all types of shots: All cameras have Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and use OPPO’s HDR. |
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