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Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 review

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Huawei's latest flagship TWS earphones - the Freebuds Pro 2 - come as a natural evolution of the first Freebuds Pro. They are co-engineered with Devialet and having spent considerable time testing them we are now ready to share what we hope will be some useful impressions. We had the Silver Blue set, which is definitely the belle of the ball - there are also Black and White options for more traditional looks. Picking a bold color for an accessory usually means it will be an accent in one’s apparel, and in this case, the Freebuds Pro 2 in Blue are definitely a head-turner. The case... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rS3gVEo

Nothing Phone (1) update brings UI and charging improvements

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Nothing is rolling out version 1.1.2 for the Nothing OS (1) for the Phone (1). It's a minor update but brings some useful improvements to the phone. The always-on display feature will now by have the custom schedule on by default. This means the feature will automatically turn itself off at night. The user can still manually change this to be on all the time but it's no longer the default behavior. Change log. Note the lighter shade of gray for the background in the updated version. This update also added an option to make the fingerprint icon appear when the display is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zrfA79v

Top 10 trending phones of week 30

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Nothing's phone (1) kept its crown as the most popular phone in our database for the third week in a row, while Google's Pixel 6a is once again the runner-up. The gap is much smaller this week, though, so we might see a change at the top in week 31. In third we have the Asus Zenfone 9, which made its official debut and finally ended the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's streak of consecutive bronze medals. The Samsung flagship settled for fourth, just edging the Redmi Note 11 and the Galaxy A53. There are three Apple smartphones in the final four positions, with the iPhone 13 Pro Max... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hcjIAyB

Realme Pad X in for review

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The Realme Pad X just arrived and we decided to do our customary unboxing before we start the review. Lucky for us, it came with the Realme Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, which are normally sold separately. The Realme Pad X was unveiled back in May but only became global a few days ago. The tablet comes with a USB cable and a 33W charger. The tablet starts at INR17,999 ($225/€220) for the Wi-Fi-only 4/64GB model, and INR25,999 ($325/€320) for the 5G 4/64GB model. The Realme Smart Keyboard is priced at INR4,999 ($63/€61) and the Realme Pencil is INR5,499 ($69/€68). Realme Pad X... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mFJa1WE

Week 30 in review: Zenfone 9 and MatePad Pro 11 official, Pixel 7 leaks

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Another week down, let's recap it. The most popular story of the week concerned the camera sensors on the upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones. They'll have the same Samsung GN1 sensor in the main, and Sony IMX381 in the ultrawide camera as the current Pixel 6/6 Pro. But both 7-series Pixels will get bumped to a new autofocusing 11MP Samsung 3J1 selfie module, while the Pixel 7 Pro will upgrade its zoom camera's sensor from the IMX586 to the GM1. The Asus Zenfone 9 is official. It's deliciously compact, but that doesn't impede its performance or its battery endurance. The phone has a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/63idE8B

Huawei Mate Xs 2 in for review

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Huawei brought the new foldable Mate Xs 2 back in May, and we were reporting on the ground with first impressions and hands-on experience. Back then the device was in limited supply but now Huawei is bringing it to the store shelves and we got our hands on one unit. The Mate Xs 2 ships in three colors, and our unit is White. The finish on the back is leathery but since the phone folds outwards, the color is more of an afterthought. Still, it feels nice on the hands when the Mate is unfolded. We love how thin the phone is in its base - it is just 5.4 mm, with the camera bump doubling... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wmu5X3U

Weekly poll: is the Asus Zenfone 9 the perfect phone for you?

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Now this is a rare beast – the Asus Zenfone 9 is a small phone with a large battery and a powerful chipset. It really is a beast, in our review it outperformed the Exynos-powered Galaxy S22, SD 8 Gen 1 powered Xiaomi 12 and others. This was in Performance mode and the phone can’t last long at full throttle, but Asus’ new vapor chamber cooling system handled the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset better than expected. The Zenfone 9 measures 146.6 x 68.2 x 9.5mm and weighs 165g. For comparison, the Galaxy S22 is 146 x 70.6 x 7.6mm and 167g (though that is with a battery that is 600mAh... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cyZ6Vzl

Weekly poll results: iQOO 10 series shows promise, but limited availability is a huge issue

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Is 200W charging power too much? No, it’s just right for some of the voters in last week’s poll. However, the iQOO 10 Pro has problems of a different nature – availability. That same issue extends to the vanilla iQOO 10 as well. iQOO is more of a regional brand, its products are available mainly in China and India, leaving out a lot of potential buyers. Parent vivo is certainly not a regional brand, so it can spread iQOO out to new regions if it wanted to, but that is not the strategy it has chosen. However, this means that even though nearly half of voters are interested in the iQOO 10... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/L5tGFvg

Madhav Sheth: Realme will launch a sub-INR15,000 5G smartphone, enter new consumer categories in H2 2022

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Realme launched the Pad X in India a few days ago with a bunch of other AIoT products, including the Watch 3 and its first PC monitor, dubbed Realme Flat Monitor Full HD. On the sidelines of the launch, we spoke with Mr. Madhav Sheth - CEO of Realme India, VP of Realme, and President of Realme International Business Group - to learn more about Realme's product roadmap for H2 2022. Sheth told us that in the coming months, Realme will launch at least four new products in India, including a 5G smartphone in the INR10,000 ($126/€123) to INR15,000 ($190/€185) category, which, the Indian CEO... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MsZIrx1

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G gets August 2022 Android security patch

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Samsung once again became the first smartphone brand to roll out a new Android security patch as it released the August 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S20, S21, and S22 series recently. Now, it is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G that's getting updated with the August 2022 patch. The new firmware is rolling out with version F707BXXU6GVG5 for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G having model code SM-F707B. It's currently seeding in Switzerland, but the rollout should expand to other markets soon. If you live in Switzerland and haven't received the update yet, you can check for it manually by heading... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5btQyS6

The beige Galaxy Z Fold4 actually looks nice as seen in leaked renders

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Was anyone worried when they heard the word ‘beige’ as a color name for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4? Very few people would say that beige is their favorite color, but the actual hue will look quite nice, especially when paired with a gold hinge and trim. Here is a preview, courtesy of Evan Blass who published renders of three of the four colorways for the Z Fold model. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Beige (leaked render) • Galaxy Z Fold3 in Phantom Silver After beige, let’s look at the stalwart Phantom Black color. Well, maybe “Phantom Black”, maybe it will have a different name – it... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7vukwt9

Apex Legends Season 14 Launch Trailer Reveals New Hero Vantage

Apex Legends has unveiled the official trailer for Season 14, featuring new hero Vantage. Vantage is a sniper character, equipped with a special visor, a jetpack, and a pet bat Echo. Respawn will reveal an in-depth Apex Legends Vantage gameplay trailer on August 1. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Hq0C8oU

Huawei Mate 50 series coming in September with Kirin 9000S

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Huawei will finally bring back the Mate series this September. The Mate 50 series will arrive alongside HarmonyOS 3.0, a new chipset, and possibly even the Aito M5 EV, or Aito M7. The series will feature the Mate 50, the Mate 50 Pro, and the Mate 50 RS. The phones will be powered by the new Kirin 9000S. The chip will allegedly remain 4G-only. Below is a render from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, showcasing the reported rear design of the Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro. This image reportedly shows the difference between the Mate 50 and the Pro (and likely RS). The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/qOPSEXu

Google Pixel 6a receives its first software update

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The Google Pixel 6a that went on sale yesterday is receiving its first software update. However, it doesn't bring in any new features to the Pixel 6a and only bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to June 2022. Considering how Samsung has already begun rolling out the August 2022 patch, we'd have liked to see Google release the July 2022 patch for the Pixel 6a. However, August isn't far away, so we could see Google skip the July patch and release the August security update for the Pixel 6a soon. That said, the software update for the Pixel 6a is rolling out in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MX20zxH

Krafton, Indian Esports Industry React to BGMI Ban, Govt’s Official Reasons Still Unclear

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) was removed from the Google Play store and App Store, nearly two years after PUBG Mobile was banned in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9mgtRNA

Moto Edge X30 Pro design revealed in official renders

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Motorola is bringing the Edge X30 Pro smartphone on August 2. It will have a 200MP main camera and a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and now we also know what the phone will look like. We have one big lens and two smaller ones below in a small rectangular setup on the back. Moto Edge X30 Pro promo materials The new flagship will support 100W charging rates. Back in March, one GM at Lenovo posted a photo of a 125W adapter on their Weibo, revealing the brick weighs only 130 grams. We expect it to break ground next week and we could even see it in the retail box. The phone is also... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/sBzv0rI

Moto Razr 2022 teaser shows the big secondary screen

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Motorola is having a launch party next month where we’ll see the Razr 2022 and the Edge 30 Pro. The classic flagship already leaked multiple times in live photos, teasers, and certifications, but finally, we have a clear official look at the foldable with its big screen. The image, posted on Weibo, reveals a big rectangular screen, taking up the majority of the cover. The rest is left to the camera setup that now brings two shooters, placed horizontally, with the LED flash right next to them. The post on Weibo said the outer screen “can be on par” with the inner foldable panel,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tQKez0l

FIFA 23 Gameplay Trailer Revealed: HyperMotion 2, Women Clubs, and More

FIFA 23 has dropped a gameplay trailer, detailing all the new changes and improvements coming to the game. EA Sports has gone in-depth about the new HyperMotion 2 technology, and how it affects realism in movement. FIFA 23 launches September 30 across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8JjoTlf

OnePlus 10T confirmed to have 16GB RAM and 256GB storage

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OnePlus will unveil the 10T on August 3, which is confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC under the hood. And today, the company announced that the 10T will come with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. We have seen OnePlus phones with 256GB of storage before, but not 16GB RAM. OnePlus says 16GB RAM will let 10T's users "juggle up to 35 apps" on their smartphones. However, on its official Indian website, OnePlus says 16GB RAM will allow "effortless multitasking with up to 30 apps open." Whether or not that's true is something we'll find out once we get our hands on a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/C6EVP2Q

PlayStation Plus August 2022 Free Games Include Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, Little Nightmares

PlayStation Plus monthly free games for August 2022 have been revealed. Starting August 2, PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium, and Deluxe subscribers can add Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, and Little Nightmares to their game library. Access ends on September 6. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6pe2Nzb

Motorola Moto G32's official-looking renders surface showing new color options

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Motorola launched the Moto G31 last November, and it is expected to unveil the Moto G32 soon. The company hasn't divulged anything about the Moto G32 yet, but its leaked renders revealed the smartphone's design. The images showed us what the Moto G32 would look like in red and black colors, and thanks to leakster Evan Blass, we now get to see the smartphone in two more colors - silver and gold. The Moto G32 is built around a punch hole display and sports a triple camera setup on the rear, headlined by a 50MP unit. On the right-side frame is the volume rocker and power button, which... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/RWKwkAy

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro price leaks

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Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro / Galaxy Buds Pro 2 on August 10 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro. The new Pro buds will be successors to the original Galaxy Buds Pro which launched in January 2021. Today a new rumor claims to reveal the upcoming pricing of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in the US market. They will allegedly cost $229.99, which is $30 more than the Galaxy Buds Pro retailed for when they became available. Original Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro from last year If this pans out, then expect a similar price hike in other markets... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/49VoxBp

Oppo K10 Energy arrives with Snapdragon 778G and 12 GB RAM

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Oppo K10 Energy went official today after the phone was spotted earlier this month. The name can also be translated as Lite or Youth or Vitality, but Oppo put "Energy" on the back so we're sticking with that. The phone is meant to be a more affordable version of the Oppo K10 5G with a Snapdragon 778G chipset and is already up for sale in China. This K10 smartphone has a 6.59” LCD with 120 Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. There is a punch hole in the left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back sits a 64MP main camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP auxiliary... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/NTkcHu6

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta Codes to Drop Next Week

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta codes will drop next week for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC. Players will be required to watch an hour of the CAll of Duty League Championship stream on YouTube to enter the beta MW2 code sweepstakes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Fag1PGs

OnePlus Ace Pro confirmed to come with 16GB RAM

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The OnePlus 10T will launch on August 3, and on the same day, OnePlus will also introduce the OnePlus Ace Pro in its home country China. OnePlus previously confirmed the Ace Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and now the company has revealed the smartphone will come with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, making it the first OnePlus smartphone to have that much RAM onboard. OnePlus has also said the Ace Pro will come with UFS 3.1 storage and a 120Hz screen. OnePlus hasn't detailed the entire specs sheet yet, but the Ace Pro's pictures it shared on its official Chinese website... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fypnE5G

Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, Pixel Tablet and Pixel foldable camera sensors uncovered

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If you were wondering which specific camera sensors Google's upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be using, you're in luck as one enterprising developer has gone exploring just that in the depths of Google's code. It wasn't easy, though - the company has obfuscated all the sensors' names in the code in order to stop leaks like this, but sensor IDs could still be found and matched to actual parts using "various resources, such as camera drivers on GitHub", according to Kuba Wojciechowski, the source of today's news. So let's dig in. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro both have the Samsung GN1 as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rjt6nqi

The Google Pixel 6a is reportedly unlocking even with unregistered fingerprints

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Google's latest Pixel is having some issues, which is a statement you may have heard us say often but this time it may be a bit serious. Reviewers have noticed that the fingerprint sensor on the newly launched Pixel 6a seems to be unlocking even with unregistered prints. The issue was first brought to light by Beebom on YouTube. In their testing, the Pixel 6a unlocked with the thumb prints of two addition team members even though their prints were never registered. The findings were corroborated by Geekyranjit on YouTube, where he was able to unlock the phone with both his thumb... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AdEMtbg

New official looking Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 renders surface showing all colors

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Samsung's next Unpacked event is fast approaching, taking place on August 10. That's when the company will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4, and the latter of those has just leaked again today, this time in new official-looking renders portraying all four colors. Speaking of which, the names of the hues are rumored to be Graphite, Pink Gold, Bora Purple, and Blue. The Flip4 will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, and it's rumored to have a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120 Hz folding AMOLED screen inside, a 2.1-inch outer AMOLED touchscreen, dual 12 MP sensors on the back and a 10 MP... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/RX4UeF6

Honor pulls team out of India, will continue with a "safe approach"

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Honor revealed its team based in India is pulling out. George Zhao, company CEO, revealed the brand will remain in the market but all hands-on personnel is leaving and local partners will represent the brand. The announcement comes as Indian authorities launched a series of probes into Chinese companies, including Xiaomi, vivo, and Oppo. George Zhao revealed the brand will adopt a “very safe approach” in its market presence. He also shared that there has been a lot of work to assemble a local team, but due to “obvious reasons”, it will be disbanded. The news comes as Honor made a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yshvaCg

Watch the Realme Watch 3 and Realme Pad X announcement live

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Realme is holding its "1st 5G-LED AIoT Launch" in India today to introduce seven new products in the country - Realme Watch 3, Realme Pad X, Realme Pencil, Realme Smart Keyboard, Realme Flat Monitor FullHD, Realme Buds Wireless 2S, and Realme Buds Air 3 Neo. The event will begin at 12:30PM local time (7AM UTC) and will be live-streamed on Realme's YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The Realme Pad X, Pencil, Smart Keyboard, and Buds Air 3 Neo aren't entirely new products since they are already available in China. However, the Realme Pad X will come... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CRxPJ2r

Assassin’s Creed Baghdad to Launch in Spring 2023: Report

Assassin’s Creed Baghdad, the latest entry in the Ubisoft franchise, is eyeing a 2023 release window. The game was internally known as Assassin’s Creed Rift and started life as a planned expansion to 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3i8D71q

Best Buy announces new small-format stores

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Best Buy is announcing it is opening new stores, though a whole new retail format. The retailer unveiled its first “digital-first, small-format” store that caters to customers in a way that better caters to changing consumer habits. The new store is contained in 5,000 square feet of retail space, much smaller than the average 38,500 sq feet of its usual “big box” stores. The store has a curated showroom of products across the most popular categories of consumer tech including home theater and audio, computers, headphones, wearables, fitness, smartphones, cameras, smart home, and small... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/NgSi2jl

Intel Foundry Services to start making chips for MediaTek

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Intel today announced that it is partnering with MediaTek to manufacture their chips using Intel Foundry Services. The goal here is to help MediaTek build a more balanced and resilient supply chain through the addition of a new foundry partner with significant capacity in the US and Europe. Last year, the company announced a similar deal with Qualcomm. Intel is a company that designs and manufacturers its own chips. Last year, the company decided to open up this facility to others with the launch of Intel Foundry Services. MediaTek has now signed up to be one of the first major customers... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fviuOwU

Motorola Edge X30 Pro will unsurprisingly be more expensive than the Edge X30

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Motorola is announcing the Edge X30 Pro alongside the Razr 2022 next week, on August 2. As we get closer to that moment, we learn more about the devices - this time it's all about the X30 Pro. According to Chen Jin, Lenovo's GM of its mobile phone business in China, the X30 Pro will be more expensive than the X30, which launched last December. That phone started at CNY 2,999 (approximately $444), but the new X30 Pro won't be able to match that price. The culprits are easy to identify: first off, the X30 Pro comes with a 200 MP camera, a first in a smartphone, and that sensor is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xn9W2bA

OnePlus explains why the 10T is missing the alert slider while its full specs leak

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The OnePlus 10T is going to get official on August 3, which is next Wednesday, but in true OnePlus fashion we are getting a lot of official details even before that. Earlier today we saw a shot of the two color versions side by side, and the Chinese company has also talked to The Verge about the missing alert slider, while outing a new set of official images. For any OnePlus fan it's hard to look at these and not instantly focus on what's missing - the iconic alert slider, a clear inspiration from Apple initially, but then a feature that was rightly associated with OnePlus in the Android... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xkZibjH

Fossil Machine Gen 6 Hybrid Smartwatch Review: The Best of Both Worlds

Fossil’s latest smartwatch, the Machine Gen 6 Hybrid, is rather unique for its impressive blend of smart connectivity with old-school mechanical timekeeping. The smartwatch has an e-ink display, claimed battery life of up to two weeks on a single charge, and health tracking features. Is this the best hybrid smartwatch you can buy right now? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NjrMomW

Analyst: the rugged Apple Watch Pro will have a titanium body, shatter-proof display

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According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, Apple will release three new watches this year – the Apple Watch 8, of course, a revamped SE and a rugged Pro watch. The Apple Watch Pro is described as having the first new design since 2018. It won’t be that new, however, as it will stick with a rectangular shape (instead of going circular) and it won’t have flat sides as some rumors have reported. It will be bigger, though, with its display expected to be 7% larger than the 1.9” panel on the Watch 7 45mm. And its display will be more shatter-resistant than current Watches, while its body... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vsSDJFW

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and Redmi K50S Pro memory configurations revealed by TENAA

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Two rumored Xiaomi phones have been described in more detail in TENAA certifications. The two phones are Xiaomi’s second foldable phone and what could be its first phone with a 200MP camera. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (22061218C) will have 12GB of RAM and either 512GB or 1TB storage, according to the TENAA listing. This phone will almost certainly be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. From a 3C listing we know that it will support 67W fast charging (battery capacity is still TBD). According to leakster Digital Chat Station, both the internal and external displays on the Mix Fold 2 will refresh... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nls81Rh

OnePlus Ace Pro is also coming on August 3

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OnePlus is unveiling the 10T smartphone and OxygenOS 13 on August 3 at 2 PM GMT. However, the company just scheduled another launch three hours earlier or 11 AM GMT (7 PM Beijing Time) in China. The event will see the arrival of the OnePlus Ace Pro - a phone we are pretty confident is the 10T with a different name for the local crowd. OnePlus calls the Ace Pro “the new benchmark for performance” because it will come with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It will also have 120Hz screen, and rumors are pointing towards 150W fast charging, dedicated game mode and ultra-fast memory, probably... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5Vxpcb1

Top 10 trending phones of week 28

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There was no shortage of movement in our trending chart this week, but the top remained firmly withing the grasp of Nothing's phone (1). The start of the pre-order campaign gave the Pixel 6a's a huge boost in popularity and it snatched second place as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is now third for the fourth time in a row. After spending a few weeks in the lower parts of the chart, the Redmi Note 11 is back in fourth, while the Galaxy A53 consolidated its fifth position. The iPhone 13 Pro Max follows, placing just ahead of last week's runner-up - the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. We then have... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/UMgmroV

Week 29 in review: Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 renders surface, a bunch of new phones announced

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For yet another week, the Nothing phone (1) is dominating our news section but this time around everyone was eager to see what our reviewers had to say about it since the phone went official last week. We finally got the first official-looking press renders of the upcoming Samsung foldables - the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4. In other not-so-great Samsung news, the company allegedly decided to scrape the Galaxy S22 FE release in favor of manufacring more Galaxy S22 Ultra units. Xiaomi revealed the Redmi K50i 5G in China with Dimensity 8100 SoC and 144Hz LCD panel. Nubia made headlines... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lEsWImL

Flashback: a decade of Microsoft's failed attempts to conquer the phone market

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Microsoft and Verizon somehow managed to kill the Kin phones twice. The first generation came out in 2010 and was designed by Danger - the company behind the Hiptop (aka T-Mobile Sidekick). Danger was home to the likes of Andy Rubin and Matias Duarte, which people familiar with Android history should know quite well. We've covered the Kin story before, now we wanted to focus on what happened in the decade that followed. Well, Kin's fate was sealed from the beginning it seems, since the Windows Phone 7 platform was announced in early 2010. Evolution of Metro UI: 2nd gen Zune •... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7QAS4v3

Flashback: a decade of Microsoft's failed attempts to reconquer the phone market

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Microsoft and Verizon somehow managed to kill the Kin phones twice. The first generation came out in 2010 and was designed by Danger - the company behind the Hiptop (aka T-Mobile Sidekick). Danger was home to the likes of Andy Rubin and Matias Duarte, which people familiar with Android history should know quite well. We've covered the Kin story before, now we wanted to focus on what happened in the decade that followed. Well, Kin's fate was sealed from the beginning it seems, since the Windows Phone 7 platform was announced in early 2010. Evolution of Metro UI: 2nd gen Zune •... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/73v1shw

Weekly poll: can the iQOO 10 and 10 Pro power their ways into your heart?

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Two hundred Watts – 200W! The announcement of the new iQOO 10 series brought the first phone to push that much power over a USB-C cable and into its battery, which can be fully charged in 10 minutes. This is with a 4,700mAh battery on the Pro model and is an impressive technological feat. Compared to the iQOO 9 Pro (which had the same capacity), the full charge is twice as fast (10 vs. 20 minutes). Is that a meaningful change or are we firmly in “diminishing returns” territory? And how do you feel about the new iQOOs in general – that’s the topic of this week’s poll. Pricing... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/m3xW9Z7

Weekly poll results: Nothing phone (1) stirs heated debate, but the company needs to prove itself

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Last week’s poll shows that Newton’s third law applies to hype as well – for every hype there is equal and opposite hate. And few phone launches this year were as hyped up as the Nothing phone (1). That’s not to say that things are looking bad, necessarily. 1 in 10 people in the poll have already pre-ordered a unit, which means that they had jumped through all the hoops of the invite system. 1 in 3 people are waiting on reviews to make a decision. That’s reasonable considering that this is the company’s first smartphone and only its second product ever. It needs to prove itself, which... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/JyAkcCT

Realme GT2 Explorer Master in for review

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Last week Realme announced the GT2 Explorer Master flagship armed with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a bespoke design developed in collaboration with fashion designer Jae-Jung. We’ve received a review device now and these are our first impressions before the review team gets going with its tests. Design is the one aspect where the GT2 Explorer Master definitely stands out from other phones. We’ve got the Travel Trunk model on hand here and it features a distinct look inspired by the vintage luggage carrying equipment. The phone features a light grey vegan leather back and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LmnlXkz

Apple diversifies iPhone 14 suppliers ahead of the launch

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Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 14 series in September, and to avoid any delays in its launch, the company has diversified its component suppliers, which not only allows the Cupertino-based tech giant to reduce dependence on a single supplier but also have a bargaining position. And, ahead of the iPhone 14 launch, Apple's suppliers' list has expanded since China's SG Micro has passed the quality certifications for the higher-end iPhone 14 models. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Word comes from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said SG Micro will likely ship the PMICs for the iPhone 14... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nPH0Iv9

OnePlus 10T camera setup revealed officially ahead of launch

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OnePlus is expected to release its next smartphone, the OnePlus 10T, on August 3 but it seems that the company doesn't want to wait much longer and unveiled the camera setup of the 10T in a community forum post. There are a couple of camera samples as well. OnePlus 10T camera samples For starters, the 10T won't have the Hasselblad Camera for Mobile as it's not the company's ultimate flagship. That seat is still reserved for the OnePlus 10 Pro. The 10T aims to be an all-rounder at a more affordable price point. Still, the handset will be running a proper camera setup with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jl701hd

OnePlus Nord Buds CE TWS earphones coming on August 1

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OnePlus launched the Nord Buds TWS earphones in April, and it will follow up with the CE variant on August 1 - two days before the OnePlus 10T's unveiling. OnePlus Nord Buds CE is coming on 1st August to continue the legacy of amazing sound quality and great designs.— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 22, 2022 OnePlus hasn't divulged any specs of the Nord Buds CE yet. However, images shared by the company on its official Indian website suggest the Nord Buds CE will support fast charging but won't come with the silicone tips the Nord Buds came with. OnePlus Nord Buds CE will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mZjoc0X

T-Mobile agrees to pay $500 million in class-action settlement for 2021 data breach

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US carrier T-Mobile has agreed to pay out $500 million as part of a class action lawsuit settlement for a data breach that took place in 2021. Customer data of “approximately 76.6 million U.S. residents identified by T-Mobile” was compromised as per the court filing on Friday. A report from Motherboard back in August of 2021 identified that the customer data involved in the breach included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and driver license information of affected customers. Of the settlement amount, $350 million will be divided between customers and lawyers (to pay fees and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2IN1eSc

PS5 India July 23 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

PS5 India July 23 restock — for Rs. 39,990 PS5 Digital Edition — is available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yl7nohF

Google Pixel 6a gets disassembled on video

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Google started taking pre-orders for the Pixel 6a yesterday, with official sales scheduled to begin on July 28. The Pixel 6a was announced back in May, and it represents an interesting departure for the "a" line, in that it uses the same Tensor SoC as the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, while still being cheaper than both of those. If you've ever wanted to peek inside a Pixel 6a, today's your lucky day, as YouTube channel PBK Reviews has done just that, on video, for your viewing pleasure. It's a step-by-step teardown of the new phone, revealing all of its insides. It does start off with a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TzXG613

Motorola is announcing the Razr 2022 and Edge X30 Pro on August 2

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The next Razr foldable smartphone from Motorola was reported to be delayed just yesterday, but today the company has revealed its unveiling date: August 2. It will be joined at the same event by the Edge X30 Pro. The launch is happening in China, but the X30 Pro has long been rumored to launch elsewhere, rebranded as Edge 30 Ultra. It remains to be seen whether the Razr 2022 (also referred to in the past as Razr 3) will ever escape China, however. But given the history of the foldable Razr line, chances are high. Still, the initial announcement will take place in the home of Motorola owner... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xhWjYU4

OnePlus Ace Pro in the works with flagship chipset and 16 GB RAM

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OnePlus 10T will arrive on August 3 and we will also see OxygenOS 13 on stage. The phone is expected to have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset but it might not be the only phone with this platform OnePlus has in the pipeline. According to Digital Chat Station, a device named OnePlus Ace Pro is also on its way with the latest and greatest Snapdragon, and it will also have 16 GB RAM and 150W fast charging. Given the brand’s history of giving one phone two different names for domestic and overseas sales, it is fair to assume the OnePlus Ace Pro is actually the 10T. OnePlus 10T leaked... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3wfUlpT

Assassin’s Creed ‘Project Red’ Leaked, Is Part of Infinity, and May Be Set in Japan: Reports

The Assassin’s Creed franchise could next be headed to feudal Japan, a new report claims. Codenamed ‘Project Red,’ the title will be part of Assassin’s Creed Infinity, a live-service platform for future entries in the series. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Rp251WN

New leak suggests Samsung may slightly increase price of Galaxy Z Flip4 in Europe

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip4 is going to be announced at Samsung Unpacked on August 10 but a new report from Pricebaba reveals the new foldable device’s retail price in Europe. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 The base model Galaxy Z Flip4 is expected to come in at €1,080 with 128GB of storage. Meanwhile, 256GB and 512GB variants will run €1,160 and € 1,280, respectively. The mention of a 512GB variant is intriguing as Samsung has not had a Z Flip model with this much storage on board. The Galaxy Z Flip3 launched in Europe with a retail price of €1,049 so a price increase adjustment makes sense... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uxBZdJb

The Gray Man Movie Review: A $200 Million Dud From the Avengers: Endgame Directors

The Gray Man review: Chris Evans chases Ryan Gosling across the world in an empty calorie movie that has no personality and strips everyone involved of their best qualities. Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard, and Billy Bob Thornton also part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man released July 22 on Netflix... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mYvbCo8

Facebook adds a new tab called Feeds which is sorted chronologically

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Today Facebook announced a pretty substantial change to its app. First off, the main feed you see when you open the app is now called Home, which makes sense and is way overdue. But that's not the big news. The big news is that there's now an additional tab in the app, called Feeds. And this tab is sorted in reverse chronological order - you know, like what's now called Home used to be before the algorithm took over. The Feeds tab has a few filters of its own - you can have it show you everything or just stuff from your friends, groups, pages, or favorites - this is a curated list... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hdcbYI4

Samsung wants to build 11 chip fabs in Texas

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Samsung is building a chip fab in the Austin, Texas area in the US, which is estimated to cost around $17 billion. But that's far from the only fab the company is thinking about building in that area. In fact, Samsung has filed applications for tax breaks for 11 more fabs it wants to build in Texas, in the Taylor and Manor districts. Of course, this is far from a done deal - and undoubtedly a lot is hinging on whether Samsung gets those tax breaks or not - they would add up to a whopping $4.8 billion. If not, then these plans will clearly be shelved. But if it does receive the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9G0rHdx

Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro are up for pre-order in India, sale begins on July 28

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Google fans in India can rejoice, as the company opened up pre-orders for the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro. The smartphone and the earbuds are available through Flipkart and consumers have seven days to pre-order, before open sales begin on July 28. The Google Pixel 6a borrows some features from its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship siblings, like the Google Tensor chipset and 12MP ultrawide-angle camera. There is also the pure Android 12 experience, and a reasonable 4,410 mAh battery albeit with limited 18W charging. The Buds Pro are the first Pixel earphones to support Active... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BGlTo0M