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Sony is hosting an event today to unveil a new Xperia smartphone. The Japanese brand hasn't explicitly revealed the name of the new smartphone, but it's likely the Sony Xperia 5 IV. The launch event will be streamed live beginning at 7AM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and sport a triple camera setup on the rear comprising three 12MP units (primary, telephoto, ultrawide). The main camera is said to use the IMX557 sensor. The Xperia 5 IV is expected to feature a 6.1" screen... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lCSYqmn

PlayStation Plus monthly free games for September 2022 have been revealed. Starting September 6, PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium, and Deluxe subscribers can add Need for Speed Heat, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and Toem to their game library. Access ends on October 3. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/q1gyXGC

Apple will be announced their 2022 iPhone lineup next week and rumors are swirling as hard as ever leading up to the announcement. One rumor surrounding the redesigned “notch” in the display is that the two cutouts will appear as one using unlit pixels from the display. The software would control when the pixels between the cutouts are illuminated or just turned off. This is according to an anonymous source as reported to MacRumors with corroborating rumors circulating on Chinese social media. The rumor is said to have originated from Foxconn employees who are involved in the iPhone 14... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PUKf6JC

Back in mid-August a bunch of certifications were issued for the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, signifying its imminent launch, and today Samsung has indeed made it official. Ruggedness is the name of the game with this one, and definitely its main selling point. The device comes with a 10.1-inch 1920x1200 TFT LCD touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 5 on top, an unnamed "6nm Octa-Core Processor" that is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G according to the Google Play Console, either 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, microSD card support, and a 7,600 mAh replaceable battery.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MWAbVtH

Today Apple has issued a new software update, but this one is a bit special, as it's intended for the older models that the company doesn't support anymore - not with its latest iOS builds at least. We're talking about iOS 12.5.6, which is already going out to those iPhones and iPads stuck on the iOS 12 branch, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, original iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and even the 6th gen iPod touch. The new update's build number is 16H71, and it addresses a security vulnerability in WebKit which leads to arbitrary code execution and Apple says... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4PpqcR1

The Galaxy A series has a new junior member – a sequel to the A03s from last year and an upgrade to the recent A04. The new model appeared in Northern Europe without a launch party, so details on availability are still to be announced. The Samsung Galaxy A04s is very much an entry-level phone, but it is a capable one. It arrives with Android 12 and One UI Core 4.1, a parred back version of Samsung’s custom UI. The company is mum on the chipset, but we believe it is the Exynos 850. With eight Cortex-A55 cores it is faster than the Helio P35 of the A03s from last year and it is an 8nm... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yUZJ1Ba

Oppo has added two new smartphones to its A57 lineup, called A57s and A57e, which are similar smartphones with a few differences. Oppo A57s Let's talk about the Oppo A57s first. It's powered by the Helio G35 SoC, runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1, and comes in a single 4GB/64GB memory configuration. However, the RAM expansion feature allows you to virtually add 4GB extra RAM using the smartphone's internal storage, and the handset also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. The Oppo A57s is built around a 6.56" LCD of HD+ resolution. It's protected by Panda Glass... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zxRF6D4

AMD is claiming the title of the "world's fastest processors for gaming and creation" with its new Ryzen 7000 series lineup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JXW953K

Realme's TechLife brand DIZO has announced it will unveil two new smartwatches on September 7 in India at noon local time, dubbed the Watch R Talk and Watch D Talk. The DIZO Watch R Talk appears to be the more expensive of the two. It features a 1.3" circular AMOLED screen and has voice call support. DIZO says it will come with a single-chipset calling that consumes less power and ensures a stable connection. DIZO doesn't reveal anything else about the Watch R Talk, but the promo page set up by Indian online retailer Flipkart on its website tells us more about the smartwatch. For... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yA4UTIE

FIFA 23 accidentally leaked itself a month early. Those who pre-ordered FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition on Xbox were able to access the entire game for a short period. The preload option allowed players to screenshot player ratings, unreleased football kits, and game menus, and post them online. FIFA 23 is slated to release on September 30, across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7yNw0Zh

New findings by 9to5Google suggest that the new Google Pixel 7 series (and future Pixel 7a) may support a new Bluetooth codec. Android 13 brought support for ‘Bluetooth LE Audio’ using the LC3 codec. The new codec brings improvements to the overall listening experience and sound quality. In the findings, a recent Android code change uncovered a particular XML file labeled “le_audio_codec_setting.xml”. A message exchange mentions this XML file is associated with ‘P22’ and ‘P23a’. The former identifier refers to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro while ‘P23a” refers to a future Pixel 7a model that’s yet... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DtY3cVb

Earlier this month, Samsung opened up the public beta for One UI 5 based on Android 13 for the Galaxy S22 series, and today this is now also jumping to the Galaxy S21 devices. So far, the beta program seems to have been started for these in Korea and the UK. Enrolling requires using the Samsung Members app, locating the prominent One UI 5.0 beta program banner inside it, tapping that, and registering your details and device. Once that's done, it's normally only a few minutes' wait until you'll get an update notification. The beta in question is labeled as build G99xBXXU5ZVHE, where... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9zV1phR

Apple is expected to be announcing a new Apple Watch at an iPhone event next week. In addition to the standard refreshed Apple Watches, analysts claim that a rumored Apple Watch “Pro” will be featured during the livestream, one that might use premium materials and may retail for over $900. It will have a larger 47mm case (the Series 7 Apple watch comes in 41mm and 45mm versions). Due to the size of this larger Apple Watch Pro, it will likely come with a wider band, and it is reported that existing Apple Watch bands will not properly fit this new rumored Apple Watch. Bloomberg’s Mark... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/XMUnBFI

vivo announced the V25 and V25 Pro about a couple of weeks ago, and now the company has added a third member to the lineup, dubbed vivo V25e. The vivo V25e is powered by the Helio G99 SoC, runs Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12, and comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration. And if you want more storage, you can expand it up to 1TB via microSD card. The V25e is built around a 6.44" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen having a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. It also has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication and a notch for the 32MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lNoVMTQ

Samsung Display is once again dominating the panel shipment for iPhones, reported Ross Young from DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants). According to internal info, Apple procured 82% of panels from Samsung, 12% from the Korean company LG Display and the other 6% from the Chinese BOE. Apple iPhone 14 series screen deliveries The iPhone 14 Pro Max units will have only Samsung panels at the beginning, the report revealed. Apparently, LG is struggling to keep up with the demand and has “technical challenges”, and will begin providing screens as early as September. The Chinese... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/eXfR9Uq

Just as we wrapped our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, JerryRigEverything’s durability test of the same device drops. Construction and structural integrity of the Z Fold4 remains unchanged over the Z Fold3, except for the update from Gorilla Glass Victus to Victus Plus on the external display. The Z Fold4 is still IPX8 water resistant, and the internal display is still protected by a plastic cover. Gorilla Glass Victus Plus didn’t have any additional scratch-resistant properties, as the external display still scratched at a level 6 (of Moh’s scale of hardness) with deeper grooves... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vESAy74

In a press release Monday morning, Sony announced it will be acquiring Savage Game Studios under its newly formed PlayStation Studios Mobile Divison – which develops games for mobile and is independent of Sony’s console development team. Savage Game Studios has offices in Helsinki and Berlin and the team is already working on an unannounced “AAA mobile live service action game. The company’s co-founders have previously worked with mobile game studios Rovio, Zynga, Supercell, Wargaming, and Insomniac. I’m thrilled to welcome Savage Game Studios. They join a new independent PlayStation... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GtvVbgm

Samsung's newest large foldable is the Galaxy Z Fold4, and it just went on sale last Friday. It's the new hot item if you want a phone that folds into a mini tablet and don't live in China where you'd have a lot more options. Elsewhere, at least so far, it's pretty much Samsung or bust, so how good of a phone is this anyway? That's what we explored in depth in our comprehensive written review of the Galaxy Z Fold4, which you shouldn't miss if you're interested in this device. If you want to only hear the key bullet points, however, then our newly released video review is just the thing for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TXuDLqr

Another week down, let's take a look back at the top stories. Apple confirmed its iPhone 14 series announcement will happen on September 7. The lineup will almost certainly include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumor has it the Pros will get the new A16 Bionic, ProMotion displays, the new pill-shaped punch hole Face ID instead of the notch, a new selfie camera with AF, and a new 48MP main camera with 8K video. The non-Pro's will retain the A15 Bionic, have 60Hz displays, and likely the camera setup of the iPhone 13... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7FLMOZV

Google finally released its mid-range offering from the Pixel 6 lineup and we couldn't miss reviewing it. Despite the Pixel 6a being marketed as a midranger, many of the phone's aspects are flagship-worthy. It has a bright OLED panel, albeit 60Hz, a flagship Tensor chipset and a nice set of capable cameras. We have every detail of the phone explored in our written review, but we totally understand those that would rather watch the highlights summed up on video as well. Ricky delivers all the highs and lows of the Pixel 6a in just under 9 minutes. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/P3Q6DSi

The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi's latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It's a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control devices around your house with just your voice, as long as they work with an IR remote. Design The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a relatively compact device, measuring 14cm tall and 9.5cm across. It is made out of matte black plastic that does unfortunately show dust quite readily and requires regular cleaning. On the front is a four character seven-segment LED display that mostly just... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/UkCBnLj

Earlier this week Honor brought over its Honor 70 to the UK market after it debuted in China earlier in the year and the phone is expected to arrive in more regions in the coming weeks. At £479.99 for the 8/128 GB trim and £529.99 for the 8/256 GB model Honor is having big goals for its new workhorse, but does it have what it takes to be your next phone? The Android midrange segment is arguably the busiest area in the smartphone market with plenty of great options from a variety of makers. The big names like Samsung, Xiaomi and the BBK group routinely offer great devices that come with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/azPJybk

Realme launched the 9i in January and followed up with the 5G version last week. It has Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, and Metallica Gold color options, but Realme is currently only selling the latter two models, with the blue variant coming at some later point. We got a chance to spend some time with the Metallica Gold version, so here are our first-hand impressions. The Realme 9i 5G comes in a yellow-colored box similar to its 4G counterpart, including a protective case, a SIM card ejector tool, a USB-C cable, an 18W power adapter, and some paperwork. The Realme 9i 5G is built... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KfjOLdU

Android 13 is an exciting update for most users according to your answers to last week’s poll. The majority of you are eager to test out the latest version of Android with its new Material You customization options and new security features. Sadly, nearly 26% of respondents say their phones won’t get Android 13. OS fragmentation is still one of Android’s weak points and plenty of devices launched in the past two years won’t receive the new update at all. For the rest, the update is either several weeks or months away depending on the manufacturer and class of device. Some makers like... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LXEun7T

As most of you probably already know, Apple is going to announce the next generation of iPhones during an event on September 7, but alongside the phones, some industry analysts believe that a smartwatch will also be revealed. This one is going to be slightly different than the standard Apple Watch - it's going to be more premium, with a different design and considerably bigger display too. It will likely be called Apple Watch Pro and according to a supply chain analysis, it's going to feature a flat display design with really subtle curvature towards the edges, which in turn might also... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Ytf7hjP

Qualcomm has launched three chipsets based on the 4nm manufacturing process under the new naming scheme until now - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Thanks to reliable leakster Evan Blass, we now know the company will also launch a Snapdragon 6 series chip with the same naming convention, called Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Blass has leaked the complete specs sheet of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, which tells us it is a 4nm chip having part number SM6450. It supports 5G networks and Qualcomm's Quick Charge 4+ technology. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC consists of a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oWHhL9J

About a week after its first software update, the OnePlus 10T is now receiving a second one that aims to optimize some things under the hood as well as improve the camera experience. Keep in mind that this is a staged rollout, so some users may have to wait a couple of days for their OTA update to arrive. The software is being pushed to the global and Indian units and improves general system stability and optimizes quite a bit of stuff, including apps in the background, the display and the fingerprint reader. The camera is also being improved, mainly in portrait mode and the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/x3zjoH6

As per a report from GalaxyClub, Google and Samsung are already working on a third-generation Tensor SoC, which should power next year's Pixel 8 lineup. On the one hand, it's no surprise that Google and Samsung will continue to work on their joint venture but on the other, it's not the first time Google has killed a project or two. After all, the first-generation Tensor chipset isn't exactly on par with the competition from Qualcomm and Apple. Things may change in the future, though. The Tensor's advantage, however, is that Google has the freedom to tailor the SoC to its needs. Its... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yaQecH8

As promised, OnePlus today launched the OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones in India. They come in a single black color and are designed after the Bullets Wireless Z neckband-style Bluetooth earphones. The Nord Wired Earphones pack 9.2mm dynamic drivers and have a sound cavity of 0.42cc. These come with a 3.5mm connector, and OnePlus bundles a total of three pairs of silicone tips (small, medium, large) for passive noise cancellation. You also get an inline mic with button controls, and the earphones also have magnets that allow you to play/pause the audio. OnePlus Nord Wired... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Dg3U7n2

Asus has announced the Android 13 beta program for the Zenfone 9 launched last month with Android 12. Those interested can apply for the beta program by navigating to their Zenfone 9's Settings > System > System update menu, clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner, and then clicking on "Enroll in the Beta Test Program." After that, click on "Agree", sign up for the Asus member account if you don't have one already, fill in the beta test application, and click "Submit." If your application is accepted, you will be informed via email and receive the Android 13 beta on your... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mZ2EU0F

Samsung has a more advanced camera app called Expert RAW that gives you more control over the cameras on the Galaxy S21 series, S22 series, and the Galaxy Fold3 (with support for the S20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold2 delayed). The app lets you shoot with any of the cameras on the device with full control of the shutter and ISO. The latest version of the Expert RAW app 2.0.00.3 expands support to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The new app version also improves image performance in low-light with the ability to add custom presets. There is no mention of support for the Galaxy Z Flip4,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YbPRnwu

Samsung recently started beta testing One UI 5, the upcoming version of its skin based on Android 13, the latest iteration of the OS which Google outed earlier this month. These beta testing phases usually last for at least a few weeks, but naturally everyone is curious about the release date for the finalized One UI 5 build. And according to a new rumor today, that will be either October 17 or October 19. That's when the Galaxy S22 models will allegedly start receiving the update. That's an incredibly specific bit of info right there, especially for a software release, which could... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AL6wvoz

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri and Instagram’s social media team are refuting claims that the Instagram app is tracking location data and sharing it with followers looking for your exact location. A post went viral claimed “a recent iOS update” has made it so that “people can now find your exact location from Instagram”. This prompted many people to go into their phone’s Instagram app settings and disable location permissions for the app. Instagram’s Comms Twitter posted about the viral post, clarifying what Instagram’s policies on location data are. Wanted to share this 🧵 for clarity.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BDsNxZk

OnePlus currently sells two Nord-branded earphones in India - Nord Buds and Nord Buds CE. These will be joined by a third pair of Nord earphones tomorrow, dubbed OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones. As already evident from the name, these are wired earphones, unlike the Nord Buds and Nord Buds CE which are wireless. They come in black color and have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you don't need a USB-C adapter to use them with devices that don't have an audio jack. OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones The Nord Wired Earphones have a sound cavity of 0.42cc and pack 9.2mm dynamic drivers. They... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hsLzt3q

T-Mobile and SpaceX held an announcement event at Starbase located in Boca China, Texas. In this surprise event, the companies announced a vision for the future where dead zones would effectively be eliminated by using SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to provide backup coverage in areas where there’s otherwise no terrestrial cellular coverage. Areas like national parks, remote locations in the US, or out in the ocean. The livestream started with a video presentation of folks who live, work, and play in the most remote areas of the United States. For these people, not having a cell signal could... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fDVserQ

It may sound a bit too early for Galaxy S23 Ultra leaks but this one comes from a pretty reliable source, Ice Universe. The Samsung tipster says that the company has settled on a design and it's the same one as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Supposedly, that's the case with the rear camera design, at least. And it kind of makes sense because it was well-received and it's easy to distinguish it from the rest of the Galaxy S22 phones in the family. The new report seems to be in line with the previous one from Ice Universe claiming that the overall design and dimensions will remain... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4s7ROv1

Sony is hosting a new launch event on September 1 where we’re expecting to see the debut of the Xperia 5 IV. The event is scheduled to take place from 4PM Japan time/9AM CEST and will be live-streamed on the official Sony Xperia YouTube channel. Sony teamed up with artist Cat Burns who shot and recorded her latest music video on the “new Xperia” phone though she didn’t explicitly mention it’s the Xperia 5 IV. Based on rumors and a more recent FCC certification Xperia 5 IV will debut with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a camera setup similar to the outgoing Xperia 5 III with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BkoqLlP

Xiaomi announced its Redmi Note 11SE in India yesterday and while most of the coverage is centered around the phone’s specs, Xiaomi India’s official page confirms the phone will ship without a charger. Xiaomi stopped bundling chargers with its phones starting with the Mi 11 last year but this would mark the first time a Redmi phone ships without a charger. Redmi Note 11SE package contents We can see the package contents for the Note 11 SE include the phone, a USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card. All other Redmi phones sold via Xiaomi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/FUEeAxn

Gamescom 2022 is taking place right now in Cologne, and one major smartphone announcement came from Honor’s camp. The company’s flagship, the Honor Magic4 Pro, is the exclusive smartphone partner of HoYoverse for the new Version 3.0 update of Genshin Impact. The partnership means attendees at the trade fair can test the expansion pack on Honor smartphones. According to the developers, Genshin Impact Version 3.0 unlocks access to a massive Sumeru region and some playable Dendro characters. The game also runs at 120Hz now. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fNTgFJS

The vivo V25 Pro unveiled last week is now available for purchase in India through vivo's official Indian website, Flipkart, and partner retail stores across the country. The V25 Pro comes in Pure Black and Sailing Blue colors and has two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB priced at INR35,999 ($451/€451) and INR39,999 ($501/€501), respectively. The vivo V25 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 1300 SoC and runs Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 out of the box. It's built around a 6.56" 120Hz FullHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a punch hole for the 32MP selfie camera and a fingerprint reader... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pKnMCtD

Soon after Huawei confirmed the Mate 50 series will launch on September 6, more Mate 50 news arrives including charging speeds, a camera feature, and the expected chipset. The certification lists three unique Mate 50 models, purported to be the Huawei Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design. They are listed to support charging speeds of up to 66W (11V @ 6A) as well as 10W (5V @ 2A) and 40W (10V @ 4A). In another report from Digital Chat Station via Weibo, there’s word of a fourth Huawei Mate 50E model that is to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G. Meanwhile, the Huawei... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ypHj5wE

Today Fitbit has officially introduced its "fall lineup", refreshing its two most high-end smartwatches alongside the Inspire 3 fitness tracker. The Google-owned company chose to subtly evolve the designs of the Versa 4 and Sense 2, opting to eschew any revolutionary changes this year in that department. Well, unless you count the physical button replacing the capacitive one from last year. The theme pretty much continues on the inside as well. Compared to its predecessor, the Sense 2 gets all-day stress management thanks to its new continuous EDA sensor. This can make you aware of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GgN9q6b

Destiny 2’s The Witch Queen and all other expansion packs will be free for a week, until August 30 on all platforms. Furthermore, developer Bungie confirmed at its Lightfall Showcase, that Destiny 2 is headed over to the Epic Games Store for free, with all expansions, cross-progression and crossplay support. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/deIgQXq

Asus launched the ROG Phone 6 series back in July, and the Pro phone quickly took the AnTuTu crown by the end of the month. Now an even more powerful version appeared online with slightly better benchmark results, and reports are the new device will be called ROG Phone 6D, powered by a Dimensity 9000+. The score of 1,146,594 for the phone with model number ASUS_AI2203_D may be unofficial and an outlier in AnTuTu terms, but it is still 2-3% more than the very same ROG Phone 6 Pro, powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. More importantly, the CPU scored over 290,000 which is about 15%... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0kYKxdQ

Samsung announced the Galaxy A03 last November, and nine months later, the company has quietly unveiled its successor - the Galaxy A04. The Samsung Galaxy A04 looks similar to its predecessor. It sports an Infinity-V display and features two cameras on the back joined by an LED flash. However, the rear cameras aren't placed inside a camera island like the A03, and the flash is now positioned on the right side between the two cameras instead of the first shooter. The display measures 6.5" diagonally and has HD+ resolution. Like the Galaxy A03, the Galaxy A04 also comes with a 5MP... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HbCglF5

Sony unveiled the PS5 DualSense Edge wireless controller at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The premium-grade controller is “ultra-customisable,” letting you swap out stick caps, map button controls, and set separate profiles for each setting. Currently, there is no launch window or pricing details for the DualSense Edge PS5 wireless controller. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eE2OgWr

Late last year, Apple announced its Self Service Repair program that would give customers access to parts, tools, and detailed repair manuals for Apple products. In April, the program launched in the US with repair parts and manuals for iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE 2022. Apple has just updated its Self Service Repair program with parts and repair manuals for all M1 MacBook models including the 13-inch MacBook Air, and the 13, 14, and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The repair manuals are quite lengthy and show you how to repair things from keyboard keycaps, the display, perform a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jVwmsDv

At the beginning of this month a rumor surfaced claiming that, for the first time ever, Apple would decouple an iPadOS release from an iOS release this year, outing iPadOS 16 about a month after iOS 16. Today Apple itself has confirmed just that. In a statement provided to TechCrunch, the company said this: This is an especially big year for iPadOS. As its own platform with features specifically designed for iPad, we have the flexibility to deliver iPadOS on its own schedule. This Fall, iPadOS will ship after iOS, as version 16.1 in a free software update. The aforementioned rumor... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0pZjXks

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro earlier this month, and the event also saw the introduction of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. We had a chance to get the wearables for a quick hands-on session which was published right after the August 10 launch. Now we have all the gadgets with us at HQ, and we are ready to begin with our thorough tests for full-blown review. But first, let’s see what we got from Samsung: Our Galaxy Buds2 Pro are white and come in a color-matching case. Samsung went from glossy to matte plastic which keeps fingerprints at bay. The earphones are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GUjk9wr

Smartphone market in North America is unlike any other region, and the latest report from Canalys reminded us of the stark difference in sales performance and brand representation. The analysis firm revealed the total smartphone shipments in Q2 2022 declined 6%, but Apple and Samsung managed to increase shipments and market share. According to the report, every second smartphone, shipped in North America between April and June, is an iPhone. The market managed returned to growth last year 2021 after a challenging 2020, but now several factors are turning the tide yet again. The high... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5DTjw9i

Intel's long-awaited push into discrete GPUs has finally materialised, but with less fanfare than expected. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3KTkE9S

PS VR2, Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset is coming sometime in early 2023, PlayStation has confirmed. The upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset offers up to 4K resolution, running at 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rates. The headset also comes with a see-through mode and inbuilt motors, offering an immersive gaming experience. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9g0VstY

Last week, Xiaomi announced it will unveil the NoteBook Pro 120G laptop and Smart TV X Series TVs in India on August 30. While Xiaomi hasn't detailed the specs sheets of these products yet, it has revealed a few details about them while also giving us a glimpse of their designs. Let's talk about the Xiaomi NoteBook Pro 120G first. The image shared by Xiaomi on its official website reveals the laptop has a USB-A port on its right side and an HDMI port on its left side, flanked by a Thunderbolt port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can also see the Xiaomi logo on the laptop's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KDH8uvb

In an update tweeted by Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, new MacBook Pro models will enter mass production in Q4 of 2022 and new M2 Pro chip may end up using 5nm process despite contradicting reports. New 14" and 16" MacBook Pro with new processors will enter mass production in 4Q22. Given TSMC's guidance that the 3nm will contribute revenue starting in 1H23, processors of 14" and 16" MacBook Pro models may still adopt the 5nm advanced node.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 22, 2022 Apple’s M-chips are manufactured by TSMC, but the chip maker’s guidance doesn’t accord for revenue... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ctSdlLg

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A04s has been doing the rounds in the rumorverse for a while now, which probably means an official announcement isn't far off. Today a generally reliable source has revealed that Samsung will be asking for €169 for the device when it launches in Europe. So what do you get for that amount of money? Thankfully the same source has also shared a rather comprehensive spec list, along with the official-looking images you can see below. Samsung Galaxy A04s in white The Galaxy A04s is said to arrive with a 6.5-inch 720 x 1600 PLS LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1dAXhRY

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will retain the rectangular design of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and focus on other improvements. Per Ice universe, the next Ultra will be 0.1mm or 0.2mm wider, but retain the 8.9mm thickness, the 5,000mAh battery, and the 6.8-inch 1440x3088px display. The boxier shape suited the Galaxy S22 Ultra well, as it allowed the retention of the big battery and the inclusion of a built-in S Pen. The more significant changes with the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be a new chip, at the moment it looks likely that it would be a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the improvements Samsung can make in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0s5a9VU