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F1 22, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and More: July 2022 Games for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

A number of new games will be arriving on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch in July. F1 22, Loopmancer, Stray, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are some of the best games you can play this month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vxGzuSY

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G First Impressions: Minor Improvements

OnePlus’s Nord 2T 5G comes with a new MediaTek SoC and faster charging, but is that enough to make it a strong contender? Here's our first impressions of OnePlus' new mid-range offering. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4KUrJoL

Detailed screenshots of Galaxy Watch5 leak running One UI Watch 4.5

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 has not yet been released. The wearable isn’t expected to arrive until Samsung’s fall hardware launch event – usually sometime after August. The latest leak from @evleaks shows detailed screenshots of the next version of Samsung’s One UI Watch 4.5 over Wear OS 3.5. Here are some new watch faces for the new watches. Next up, here’s the updated QWERTY keyboard interface showing three methods for inputting text: dictation, keyboard, and there’s a handwriting option as well. Text input In the next set of images, its revealed that the Galaxy Watch5 will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/35SiPxO

Apple Japan bumps iPhone 13 lineup pricing amidst inflation of yen against the dollar

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Beginning Thursday, Apple Japan has updated its pricing for all iPhone models. Some models have increased in price by as much as 20%, which could reflect the weakening of the Japanese Yen against the US Dollar, which has lost about 15% of its value to the dollar in the last three months. The iPhone 13 Pro, for instance, is now priced at 144,800 yen (~$1,066) up from 122,800 yen (~$904) for the 128GB storage option. Meanwhile, the iPhone SE Gen 3 has gone up to 62,800 (~$462) from 57,800 yen (~$425). iPhone 13 lineup Apple’s increase in iPhone pricing comes not long before Apple is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bCpOe6U

Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds are getting a refresh

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On July 12 Nothing will finally fully unveil the phone (1), but it looks like it might not be the only product that's going to get stage time on that occasion. Prolific leakster Mukul Sharma has dug up a picture of some Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds that look almost identical to the existing model, but not entirely. These look like a minor refresh, and with almost a year having passed since the ear (1) came out, that's not very surprising. The new buds replace the Nothing ear (1) branding on the stems of the originals with ear (1) Stick. They also have two dots at the bottom instead of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/25Nhzro

Instagram tests making all video posts Reels

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Instagram’s efforts to compete with TikTok are growing with the blogging platform’s latest move. As per a screenshot posted to Twitter by Matt Navarra, Instagram has begun testing making every video posted to Instagram a Reel so it may reach a larger audience across Instagram and Facebook. In an email to TechCrunch, a Meta spokesperson writes: “We’re testing this feature as part of our efforts to simplify and improve the video experience on Instagram.” Instagram Reels first launched in the US in August 2020 and sees immense engagement with the Reels’ short video format. Instagram is now... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cqSy12J

iQOO 10 Pro appears on TENAA with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

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The iQOO 10 series is expected to arrive soon, and reports are at least one of the phones will have a Dimensity 9000+ chipset. We assume this is the vanilla version, because the Pro was just certified by TENAA with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The listing revealed a bunch of other specs so let's dig in. vivo iQOO 10 Pro alleged renders The iQOO 10 Pro will inherit the 6.78” AMOLED with 1440p resolution from its predecessor. The vivo brand certified the phone with four RAM options - 6/8/12/16GB, and three memory choices - 128/256/512GB. There are two 50MP cameras on the back... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rKOxc6F

Apple M2 MacBook Air's pre-orders to begin on July 8

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Apple unveiled the M2-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro earlier this month. The MacBook Pro went on sale a couple of weeks ago, but Apple hasn't revealed when exactly the MacBook Air will be available for purchase. However, if a new report is to be believed, the MacBook Air will launch on July 15, with pre-orders expected to begin on July 8. The M2 MacBook Air starts at $1,199, and you can buy one with an 8-core GPU or a 10-core GPU. It comes with a 13.6" Liquid Retina display having a peak brightness of 500 nits and packs a 52.6" Wh Li-Poly battery advertised to offer up to 15 hours of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GcVjCZn

iFixit now carries replacement OEM parts for repairing Google Pixels

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Google and iFixit announced a partnership back in April where original Pixel parts would become available for customers to purchase on iFixit so they can perform their own repairs using iFixit’s guides. Want to make your Pixel last even longer?Starting today, @iFixit has the genuine Pixel spare parts you need to give your Pixel 2 through 6 a hardware makeover. 🤩To learn more, visit https://t.co/D6xprSZ2La https://t.co/a5WmCdqnXn— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) June 29, 2022 It have been over two months and Google now announces that original replacement parts for Pixel smartphones can... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Dn93lLX

Google's Switch to Android iOS app now supports all Android 12 devices

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Google really seems to think a lot of people are switching from iPhones to Android phones, and thus it's updated its Switch to Android iOS app. It now supports all Android 12 devices, whereas previously it only worked with Pixels. While Google's perception of how many people switch from iOS to Android might be optimistic to put it nicely, it sure is useful to have such a handy switching tool. You can connect your new Android 12 phone to your iPhone either with your iPhone's cable, or wirelessly. All you need to do to get started is download the Switch to Android app on your iPhone,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fX04Gjt

Nothing confirms Snapdragon 778G+ chipset for the phone (1)

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Nothing founder and CEO Carl Pei is continuing his teaser campaign for the upcoming Nothing phone (1), drip-feeding information left and right every few days in advance of the July 12 launch event. Today he confirmed that the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ premium mid-range SoC. This is in fact no surprise, since a Nothing phone (1) prototype was spotted on Geekbench with that exact chipset a few days ago, but it's nice to have the official confirmation. Clearly high-end chips have gotten much more expensive these days than they were back when Pei co-founded OnePlus... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TxLC620

Acer Aspire 5 Gaming Laptop With 12th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU Launched in India: All Details

Acer has launched the new Aspire 5 (A515-57G) gaming laptop in India with the latest 12th Gen Inter Core i5 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. The new gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch IPS display with slim bezels and full-HD resolution. The laptop is currently available for purchase through both, offline and online, channels. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5ngrI3U

Government to Finalise GST Rates on Online Gaming in August: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that the GST rates on online gaming, horse racing and casinos will be finalised in the 48th GST Council Meeting which will be held in August in Madurai. She also added that the compensation can be continued at least for a few years. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YQksUi9

Nokia G11 Plus goes official with 50MP camera and 3-day battery life

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Nokia launched the G11 in February, and today, it followed up with the Plus model. The Nokia G11 Plus is built around a 6.51" HD+ 90Hz screen with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. The 50MP primary camera on the rear is housed inside a rectangular island, joined by a 2MP auxiliary unit and LED flash. The rear panel, having a textured finish, also sports a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. Nokia's official website doesn't reveal the processor that powers the G11 Plus, but the company says the smartphone has 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard, expandable up to 512GB... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/z29qJnc

Google Pixel 7 to support 4K selfie video, Pixel Tablet to feature a single main camera

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A new version 8.5 of the Google Camera app for Pixel smartphones has begun rolling out and 9to5Google has spotted some evidence about the Google Pixel 7 in its latest “APK Insight” post. There’s evidence that suggests that both the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will use new front-facing camera sensors that are capable of recording 4K video. This is denoted by the camera tags found within the APK’s code “p21_front_setup” which was previously only tagged on the Pixel 6 Pro. As of now, it isn’t known whether the Pixel 7 duo will equip the same 11.1MP sensor found in the Google Pixel 6 Pro,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ZkOpE9A

Sony Inzone Headphones, Monitors Announced for PS5, PC Gaming Enthusiasts: Details

Sony Group said on Wednesday it's launching a new Inzone line of headphones and monitors targeting the growing PC market for videogames as the Japanese conglomerate looks beyond its core PlayStation console gaming audience. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/n1S0QpY

Kuo: Apple’s 5G modem is not quite ready, Qualcomm will supply 5G chips for 2023 iPhones

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Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Tweeted an update about the state Apple’s 5G modem situation. Back in 2019, Apple acquired Intel’s modem business so that Apple could eventually begin producing its own 5G chips for iPhones. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Reports of Apple's development of 5G modem began in late-2020, but Kuo’s latest note reveals that Apple won’t be ready to transition to Apple 5G modem’s until 2024. (1/4)[Company Update] Qualcomm (QCOM.O)My latest survey indicates that Apple's own iPhone 5G modem chip development may have failed, so Qualcomm will remain exclusive supplier for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fhK8yOe

Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL receive what is almost certainly their last update

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While right now it offers a longer support window, Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL aren't covered by it since they launched before it was announced. As such, their software support should have ended back in November of last year. And yet Google still delivered updates to these devices in January and February. The build sent out in February was expected to be the last ever to be received by these phones, but Google likes to be surprising so it's sending out one more update to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. This is surely the last one they'll ever get, but it's an important one if you plan on using... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rinPUmo

Asus ROG Phone 3 finally gets to taste stable Android 12

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Asus has finally released the stable, finalized update to Android 12 for the ROG Phone 3 from 2020. According to the company's schedule, this was supposed to come out in the first half of the year, and so it's kept its promise, if only by a few days. Asus sure took its sweet time with this one - Android 13 is practically around the corner, but ROG Phone 3 owners only now get to taste last year's Android 12. Such is the life of gamers, presumably. Anyway, the new build is labeled 31.0210.0210.230, and it lands after an almost two-month beta testing period, so hopefully there aren't any... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LNdc5MI

Arm Unveils New Chip Technologies for Video Games on Smartphones

Arm, the British chip technology firm, has unveiled a set of new chip technologies aimed at making video games on smartphones look better while preserving battery life. The latest push to improve mobile chips comes as Arm customers like Apple and Qualcomm are reducing their dependence on Arm. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nHFQLWo

Incoming Montblanc Summit 3 running Wear OS 3.0 will be compatible with iOS

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The state of Wear OS is still not clear. Google promised an overhaul with Wear OS 3 and we’re expecting a new Google Pixel Watch that runs Wear OS 3. The only Wear OS 3 wearables on the market for a while were last year’s Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 models and these were the first time Samsung’s Watches were no longer compatible on iOS. This led us to believe that Wear OS 3 smartwatches would no longer cater to iPhone users. This is not the case, however, with new information from Wareable. The recently announced Montblanc Summit 3 has been confirmed to be compatible with iOS as per a Qualcomm... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jMuKleJ

Nvidia GTX 1630 leaks, an entry level Turing card

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Prices of desktop GPUs have started to normalize, but it seems that Nvidia still feels there is a need for something cheap and easy to produce - component maker Colorful has let it slip that there is an Nvidia GTX 1630 on the way. This will be a cut down on the previous base model, the 1650. This means it is based on the Turing architecture from 2019. The difference between the GTX 16 and the RTX 20 series is that the former lacks ray tracing and tensor hardware. According to leaked data, the GTX 1630 will have fewer CUDA cores than the 1650, which will be compensated slightly with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SF9sabt

Poco F4 review

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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G spotted at Geekbench with Snapdragon 695

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The Samsung Galaxy A23 launched in March, a 4G phone powered by the Snapdragon 680. A couple of months later the first clues of a 5G model appeared and now the phone has been spotted at Geekbench. The phone, SM-A236U, seems to be a US version. There should also be a European version as well, at least that is what the initial report from May claimed. The Galaxy A23 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695, an upgraded version of the SD 690 chip with mmWave 5G support, 15% higher CPU performance and 30% faster GPU (thanks to upgraded Kryo 660 cores and Adreno 619). The mmWave connectivity (if... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EuLWq2M

Fall Guys Reaches 20 Million Players Milestone in Two Days of Going Free-to-Play

Fall Guys reached 20 million players in just two days of going free-to-play on June 21. The platform battle royale game was also launched on Switch, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X on June 21. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NauYEXD

Huawei nova 10 and 10 Pro listed in China ahead of launch

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Following a major leak over the weekend, Huawei now confirmed its ready to launch its nova 10 series on July 4. Ahead of the big unveiling both nova 10 and nova 10 Pro are already listed for reservation on JD.com revealing the official images and colorways. Huawei nova 10 Huawei nova 10 will be available in silver, purple, green and black colors in 128GB and 256GB storage trims. The nova 10 Pro will sport the exact same color options and storage trims. Design-wise both phones feature curved displays with the nova 10 getting a 60MP punch hole cutout selfie camera while the 10... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bEQ2hxe

OnePlus confirms Nord 2T arrival in India

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OnePlus Nord 2T is selling in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom but the phone was missing from another major market until now - India. This injustice is finally going to be fixed, as the company confirmed the Nord 2T will arrive in the Pacific-Asian country as well. OnePlus set up a landing page on its own website and at Amazon in preparation for the arrival that is “coming soon”. The Nord 2T will arrive in its full power - 80W fast-charging, 50 MP camera with Sony IMX766 sensor, OxygenOS 12.1 out of the box. It is also the first phone on the market with Dimensity 1300... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Lk9Che0

PlayStation Plus July 2022 Games Leaked: Crash Bandicoot 4, Arcadegeddon, Man of Medan

PlayStation Plus' free games for July 2022 will include platform game Crash Bandicoot 4, as well as survival horror title The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, according to a report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UNab793

vivo iQOO 10 series to be the first with a Dimensity 9000+ smartphone

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The iQOO 10 is already in the rumor mill, and we expect to learn more as early as next month. Latest information coming from trustworthy sources claimed the series will be the first with a phone, powered by a Dimensity 9000+ chipset. iQOO 9 Pro The Mediatek platform was announced just last week as a minor improvement over the Dimensity 9000. It has a slight CPU and GPU boost, as well as updates of the signal processing and 5G modem. The high-performance Cortex-X2 core goes from 3.05 GHz to 3.2 GHz, and the Taiwanese chip maker promised devices with the platform as early as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GERuHJC

Top 10 trending phones of week 25

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After making the top 10 last week, when they were still a rumor, the Poco pair of F4 and X4 GT were the favorites for topping our chart this time around. It was not to be, though, as the Nothing Phone (1)'s teaser campaign was so successful there was nothing stopping the company's first phone. The Poco F4 thus had to once again settle for the silver medal, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra dropped to third. The Galaxy A53 held onto fourth position as the Poco X4 GT didn't manage to improve from fifth. The Redmi Note 11 slid to sixth, but still managed to stay ahead of the Apple... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KkPZc4I

vivo 50W Wireless Flash Charger test

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The smartphone “charging wars” are predominantly fought on the wired front where some companies already passed the 100W thresh hold giving you a full 0-100% charge in around or even under 20 minutes. But every now and then the battle is carried over on the wireless front where makers are also reaching speeds that were unthinkable a couple of years ago. One such device is the vivo X80 Pro which we reviewed not too long ago and which supports 50W wireless charging. The only catch is that you need a specialized wireless charging stand. We recently received one such charger at our office –... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cAQ9KtY

Week 25 in review: Poco F4 and X4 GT are official

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Welcome to the end of week number 25. Let's take a look back. Samsung has apparently accumulated some 50 million unsold smartphones. The A-series is reportedly mostly to blame, failing to meet its sales targets for one reason or another. 50 million is around 18% of Samsung's planned shipment target this year, which isn't good at all. Samsung made around 20 million units per month early this year, but that dropped to around 10 million in May. This could be a reaction to having too many units stuck in inventory and seeing low demand. The lower demand has also made Samsung cut its component... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uV9GfB4

Weekly poll results: most people are fine with 256GB storage on their phones

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Last week we asked you how much storage you use on your phone. It turns out most can fit within 256GB total. “Total” because we also queried you about your thoughts on microSD slots on phones. Here’s the breakdown. Just over 40% of people can squeeze in 128GB or less. That said, 36% need at least 256GB. This means 128GB models are still viable, but you should be looking at a phone with more room if you want to keep it for a long time. A freshly set up phone is fairly lean, but cruft starts to accumulate pretty fast. Photos you snapped quickly and didn’t intend to keep, images coming... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9KqFLlH

OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro teased with 4K screen and Dolby Audio

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus TV Y Series Y1S Pro in April with a 43" screen, and it will follow up with the 50" model soon since the promo pages for the OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro have gone live on Amazon.in and OnePlus' Indian websites. The OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro looks identical to the 43" version and will come with a 4K screen with 10-bit color depth. It will also feature MEMC technology and HDR10 decoding and pack 24W speakers with Dolby Audio support. OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro's confirmed features The 50" Y1S Pro will offer seamless connectivity with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/NWpdqcH

Huawei Nova 10 and 10 Pro massive leak with live photos and specs

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We've already known that the Nova 10 series is in the works. In fact, a previous leak already provided a rough estimate for a July launch and some renders and specs. Nothing compared to today's fresh and pretty massive leak, though, which details at least two distinct models - the Nova 10 and the Nova 10 Pro. Let's start with the live image first. It showcases what seems to be the Nova 10 Pro on the far right in silver - a slightly taller phone with a distinctly protruding camera island, just like in earlier photos and renders. Next to it in the photo is the regular Huawei Nova 10 in a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/RbTANXw

Upcoming Nokia Style+ specs and dimensions leak in FCC certification

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Nokia seems to be gearing up to launch a new device with the Style+ moniker, at least according to various certification filing leaks from China's China Quality Certification (CQC) and the WiFi Alliance. Now the Style+, model number TA-1448, has also popped up at the FCC in a pretty revealing way. Nokia Style+ FCC filing First off, the leak features a very precise schematic showing that the phone will be 166.1 mm tall and 76.4 mm wide. It also features the general layout of the back of the phone, which looks quite reminiscent of the recently-leaked Nokia G400 design or the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TwQkP8s

More Google Pixel 7 Pro low-level specs leak from prototype

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If you've been keeping up with Pixel news lately, then you probably know that a number of prototype units for both the vanilla Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro are already out in the wild. Google has generally done a good and swift job hunting these down remotely and "bricking" or deactivating them in some manner, but that hasn't stopped tinkerers from snooping around in what is left like boot logs to dig up specs. A few more low-level details have now been unearthed. In no particular order let's start with the new Tensor 2 chipset. The new leak reaffirms that the Pixel 7 custom GS201... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rETF6k3

Samsung US is running some great promos

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Samsung US is currently running some tempting promos in its official webstore. These will be active through today and tomorrow, so you have to be fairly quick if something catches your eye. In no particular order, let's start with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you go for a top-tier 1TB model, Samsung will instantly give you a $150 rebate. There is also a Summer sales event going on where you can double your memory and get the 512GB model for the same price as a 256GB one. That's a $100 value on the house. Trade-in value has also been temporarily boosted from a $640 cap to as much as $1,000... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MpR9orf

Asus ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant

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Asus has already confirmed a few features of the ROG Phone 6 arriving on July 5 as a part of its promo campaign, and continuing it further, the company has now announced the ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant and is advertising it as the "world's 1st IPX4 gaming phone." World's 1st IPX4 gaming phone.Coming Soon.Tune in on July 5 to know more ▶️ https://ift.tt/cPouiGM pic.twitter.com/LOsmA4Z22C— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) June 24, 2022 Previously confirmed features of the ROG Phone 6 include the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 165Hz AMOLED screen, and improved cooling. Asus... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VXexuv4

Google Pixel 6a listed on Best Buy’s website ahead of release

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In anticipation of the Google’s Pixel 6a hitting retail stores next month, US retailer Best Buy already has a listing for the budget-oriented Pixel on its website as “Coming Soon”. The listing doesn’t reveal anything that we didn’t already know, the Google Pixel 6a was fully revealed last month during Google I/O and will retail for $449 in the US. The Pixel 6a will be available in Chalk (white), Sage (green), and Charcoal (Black). All the images shown on Best Buy’s website are from the same set of renders we saw recently leaked by @evleaks. Best Buy has two SKUs listed: one Unlocked and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4XJK6bY

Fossil announces Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch with two-week battery and Alexa support

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Fossil has unveiled its next-generation Hybrid smartwatch for those who prefer a more classic look with some of the smart features of modern smartwatches. The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid takes design elements from its other Gen 6 smartwatches and packs more tech into the hardware. There are two designs: Machine and Stella. The former has a 45mm case size with textured bezel and comes in Black, Smoke, and Silver finishes. The Stella is a smaller 40.5mm case with more feminine colorways including Rose Gold, Silver, and Two-Tone. Both watches have interchangeable bands (18mm and 24mm, respectively)... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Q4RZz7G

Hollywood actor Chris Evans says goodbye to his beloved iPhone 6S and its home button

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Every technology user is different, and even in an era where large displays and swipey gestures are the norm, there are still users who believe “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Movie star Chris Evans was not ready to part ways with his iPhone 6S in an Instagram post he published with his beloved 2015 iPhone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Evans (@chrisevans) “I’ll miss your home button”, writes Evans in his Instagram post’s heart-felt ode to his six-year-old iPhone. “I won’t miss the nightly battle of trying to get your charge. Or your grainy... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://www.gsmarena.com/hollywood_actor_chris_evans_says_goodbye_to_his_beloved_iphone_6s_and_its_home_button-news-54803.php

Apple Music’s Student tier gets a price bump in US, Canada, and UK

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Major music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music all offer a cheaper tier plan for active students with verification. As spotted by a 9to5Mac reader , Apple has quietly raised the rate for the student-tier of Apple Music in the US, Canada, and the UK. Apple Music Student is $6 now? When was this change made? pic.twitter.com/SKRKPuFgzY— Michael Burkhardt (@tme_michael) June 23, 2022 The US and Canada will see a rate increase from $4.99 to $5.99 and from GBP 4.99 to GBP 5.99 in the UK. This comes a few weeks after Apple Music bumped the rate for its student... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/og1LwQm

AirPods Pro 2 to feature heart rate monitoring, hearing aid function

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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are coming soon, and today a new leak brings us a few details about them along with a bunch of renders. The AirPods Pro 2 come with a new System-in-Package (SiP) for the H1 chip, which supports adaptive active noise cancellation. The new SiP brings better performance and improved power consumption due to "higher integration and better manufacturing technology". There's also an improved Find My function, as well as new features like heart rate monitoring and a Hearing Aid mode of use. The case comes with a USB-C port and has optimized fast charging. As... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/H3tQoSX

Amazon Offering Fire TV Stick With a Wireless Game Controller in India to Attract Casual Gamers

Amazon is offering the Fire TV Stick with a Bluetooth-enabled Micromini X Ninja wireless game controller in India under a limited-period combo offer. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/b1TqBxH

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets June 2022 Android security patch

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Samsung has released a new software update for the original Galaxy Z Flip that bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to June 2022. The update comes with firmware version F700FXXU8GVF3 and is rolling for the Galaxy Z Flip units with model code SM-F700F. It's currently seeding in Italy and should expand to other regions soon. If you live in Italy and haven't received the update on your Galaxy Z Flip yet, you can check for it manually by heading to its Settings > Software update menu. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QYJu6WE

Osom OV1 is now the Solana Saga, a blockchain-focused smartphone

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Osom is a privacy-focused tech company that was expected to launch the OV1 smartphone from the team of engineers that built the Essential PH-1. In a turn of events, the OV1 will now be a new blockchain-focused smartphone by Solana Mobile called the "Saga" and it will still be manufactured by Osom. The Solana Saga will be tightly integrated with Solana’s blockchain, capable of making transaction in web3 and will support holding digital assets including tokens and NFTs. The OV1 will now be the Solana Saga.— OSOMPrivacy (@OsomPrivacy) June 23, 2022 At an event in New York, the company... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/sqLVxuv

Instagram tests age verification via video selfie and social vouching

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Over in the US, Instagram has started testing new ways to have you verify your age. In addition to simply uploading your ID, a method that may take up to two days to verify, you now have two more options. The first one is to take a video selfie. On-screen instructions will guide you through the process if you pick this option. After you take the video, it's shared only with Yoti, a company specializing in age verification, and Instagram's partner in this undertaking. Yoti's tech estimates your age based on your facial features and then the video gets deleted. Results can take 20... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/kDc2486

Samsung introduces ISOCELL HP3 200MP sensor with smallest ever pixels

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Samsung announced a new 200 MP sensor, called ISOCELL HP3. It has the “industry’s smallest pixel” at just 0.56 μm, which is 12% smaller than the predecessor. It promises quicker auto-focusing and even clearer HDR thanks to a new algorithm for stacking images. The new sensor arrived nine months after the ISOCELL HP1, which is technically the first 200MP camera sensor for smartphones, even if we haven’t seen an actual phone with it yet. Since then, Samsung managed to decrease the pixel size from 0.64 μm, making the the new sensor 1/1.4” type - about 20% smaller than the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oUpQMP1

Which cameraphone is king of natural bokeh?

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Nothing phone (1) runs Geekbench with Snapdragon 778G+ and 8GB RAM

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Nothing’s upcoming phone (1) is arguably the most hyped phone in a while and almost every day leading up to its launch is filled with new teasers and leaks. The latest one is a Geekbench listing of the alleged device which reveals its using the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset alongside the Adreno 642L GPU and 8GB RAM. SD 788G+ is an overclocked version of the older SD 778G with a Kryo 670 CPU and a slightly overclocked 2.51Ghz primary core. Nothing phone (1) listing on Geekbench 5 Nothing phone (1) managed 797 single-core points and 2,803 points on the multi-core assessment. The Geekbench... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DCGckNP

Asus ROG Phone 6 Specifications Tipped Ahead of July 5 Launch, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Suggested

Asus ROG Phone 6 specifications have been tipped online ahead of the official launch that is set for July 5. The new ROG Phone is said to have an octa-core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and up to 1TB of onboard storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Uuyqv6Z

iQOO U5e goes official with Dimensity 700 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

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iQOO announced the U5 last December and followed up with the U5x in March. Now the company has added a new member to its U5 series, dubbed iQOO U5e. The iQOO U5e is powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC and runs Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean out of the box. It comes with up to 6GB RAM and has 128GB of storage onboard, which is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. The iQOO U5e is built around a 6.51" 60Hz HD+ LCD with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. It has a 13MP primary camera on the rear, joined by a 2MP macro unit and LED flash. The U5e packs a 5,000 mAh battery that's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DdXNEUt

Samsung releases “Stranger Nights” promo touting Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Nightography camera

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is Samsung’s currently reigning flagship and the company is touting the phone’s ‘Nightography’ capabilities in the latest cross-promotion with the Netflix show Stranger Things. The highly acclaimed Netflix series is on its fourth season, which is now streaming on the platform. In the promo titled “Stranger Nights”, a group of three kids on their bikes are on their way to a viewing party to watch the latest season of Stranger Things and one of the kids leaves a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in their back pocket, which records their bike ride. Monsters from the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/C6o92qW

Nothing phone (1) will initially be sold through an invite system

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei was the co-founder of OnePlus, and you can see a lot of similarities between the two companies, especially in the marketing department. Nothing has run a OnePlus-esque teaser campaign for its upcoming phone (1), revealing small (or big) tidbits of information here and there seemingly every other day, ensuring it stays in the news cycle for weeks. That's exactly what OnePlus used to do, and it turns out Nothing will apply yet another early OnePlus strategy for its first smartphone: the invite system. Love it or hate it, it was undeniably unique when it made its debut... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tHGxNpd

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 to be more expensive than the Watch4

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch5 family of wearables is going to be more expensive than the Watch4 devices which launched last year, at least upon release. That is, if a new rumor on the matter pans out. It comes from usually reliable Roland Quandt (of OnLeaks fame), however, so there's a higher than usual likelihood of accuracy here. Let's see. The Galaxy Watch5 40mm Bluetooth only will retail for €300, while the LTE model will go for €350. The Galaxy Watch5 44mm Bluetooth only model will be priced at €350, while its LTE capable sibling will retail for €400. Finally, the Galaxy Watch5... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Ophyv7g

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G's specs surface, Dimensity 700 and 50MP camera in tow

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Samsung unveiled the Exynos 850-powered Galaxy M13 4G last month, and it's rumored to follow up with a 5G version soon, which will have the Dimensity 700 SoC at the helm. The source claims that the Galaxy M13 5G will feature a 6.5" HD+ LCD with a pixel density of 269 ppi and pack a 5,000 mAh battery, expected to support 15W charging. The M13 5G will have two memory options - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. It will support virtual RAM expansion through the RAM Plus feature and storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card. Samsung Galaxy M13 4G The Dimensity 700-powered smartphone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KAX2oj9

MediaTek announces Dimensity 9000+ with performance boost and improved ISP

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MediaTek has just uncovered its refreshed flagship chipset. The Dimensity 9000+ is here with a couple of key updates over the 9000. In addition to a 5% CPU boost and a 10% graphics boost, there’s also improvements to the image signal processing and 5G modem. Building on the success of our first flagship 5G chipset, the DImenisty 9000+ ensures that device makers always have access to the most advanced high-performance features and the latest mobile technologies, making it possible for their top-tier smartphones to stand out.” – Dr. Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/B3qfvuA

Samsung apparently has a huge stockpile of 50 million devices due to low demand

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According to a new report out of its home of Korea, Samsung has a stock problem. And it's that it has huge amounts of phones in stock - over 50 million, in fact. That staggering stockpile has added up into the stocks of its distributors. These are phones that are just sitting there waiting to be bought - but apparently not enough people want them. The A series of mid-range devices allegedly takes up a huge portion of this stuck inventory, presumably because they aren't appealing enough to fly off the shelves. Samsung is aiming to ship around 270 million smartphones this year, and 50... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zPk3lUH

Activision Blizzard Shareholders Vote in Favour of Report on Employee Abuse, Discrimination

Activision Blizzard shareholders have voted in favour of a proposal for a report on the video game company's efforts to prevent employee abuse, harassment and discrimination. The report also seeks details on the number of disputes and the money spent to settle related claims for the last three years. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zVnGKBN

Microsoft, Meta and Other Tech Giants Form Metaverse Standards Forum Without Apple

Microsoft, Meta and other tech giants have formed a group to foster development of industry standards for metaverse. Participants in the Metaverse Standards Forum include many of the biggest companies working in the space. However, Apple's name has been missing from the group. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/difq2KI

Motorola Razr 3's battery life might be disappointing

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Motorola is currently working on its next generation foldable smartphone, which we're tentatively calling Razr 3. This will launch at some point in the near future, and it's confirmed to sport Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. This means it will be Motorola's first high-end foldable. There are other upgrades too, especially in the camera department, but if we go by a new rumor out of China, there will also be areas where the new Razr isn't better than its predecessors. And one such problematic area is battery capacity. According to a source who's been reliable in the past (but not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LToz2hF