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The Edge is dead because Samsung is working on even slimmer device called More Slim
iQOO Neo 11 Launched with Gaming-Ready Specs at Mid-Range Pricing
Joel Joseph
October 31, 2025
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Samsung is once again shaking things up. The Edge series is officially dead, but don’t worry — it’s being replaced by something even slimmer, reportedly called the Galaxy “More Slim.” The company’s next flagship might just be its thinnest phone ever.
Meanwhile, iQOO has launched the Neo 11 with gaming-grade specs at a mid-range price, WhatsApp has added passkey encryption for safer chat backups, and Vivo’s X300 Pro is going global with its premium photography kit.
Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s tech roundup:
Samsung scraps the Edge series for an even slimmer “More Slim” flagship
iQOO Neo 11 debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 7,500mAh battery
WhatsApp introduces passkey encryption for Google Drive and iCloud backups
Vivo X300 Pro goes global with photography kit and refined design
Huawei rumored to test smartphone with dual 200MP cameras
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Read on for all the details — and enjoy your weekend ahead! 🌙
It’s been a complete mess for Samsung—or at least it seems that way from the outside.
First, the company was thought to be replacing the Galaxy S26 Plus with the S26 Edge. Later, reports suggested that the S26 Plus was back in the lineup and that there wouldn’t be a Galaxy S26 Edge instead. In fact, the entire Edge series was said to have been dropped.
Now, a wild new rumor claims there’s more to this story. According to the Dutch site GalaxyClub, the S26 Edge has indeed been scrapped, but Samsung hasn’t given up on making a slim flagship.
Read on to find out more.
 iQOO has just released another powerful smartphone for gaming. The iQOO Neo 11 has been officially announced in China, bringing high-end specs at an approachable price point. The Chinese brand’s Neo 11 aims to offer a flagship-level experience when it comes to performance. All of this is to ensure a smooth gaming experience, which is apparent especially when you look at the display. |  WhatsApp has added passkey-encrypted backups, giving users a stronger way to secure their chat data stored on Google Drive or iCloud. The new feature builds on WhatsApp’s existing end-to-end encryption, which already protects messages, media, and calls. With passkey protection, users can now secure their backups using fingerprint, face ID, or screen lock. There’s no need to remember or manage a 64-digit encryption key, making it simpler to keep backups safe. |
 The Vivo X300 Pro recently made its debut as the brand’s latest flagship smartphone in China. Now, this model is getting a wider release, with the premium camera phone arriving in Europe along with its exclusive photography kit. Similar to the base Vivo X300, the company unveiled the Vivo X300 Pro in Europe with one major change, which is the battery capacity. It is also seeing a downgrade from a 6,510mAh cell to a 5,440mAh battery in the global variant. |  Huawei seems ready to make headlines once again. A new leak suggests the Chinese tech giant is developing a smartphone with two 200MP cameras, potentially setting a new standard for mobile photography. If accurate, this could be the first-ever phone to feature such a setup, and it might arrive sooner than you think. The information comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, who hinted that an upcoming smartphone with dual 200MP cameras is currently under testing. |
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