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Nothing previously stated it wouldn't bring Android 13 to its Phone (1) this year, but now it seems like it's ever so slightly changing its tune. We're not talking about a full, stable release rolling out to everyone, mind you, but there will be a beta before 2022 is over. A closed beta is in fact already in testing, but the open one will arrive sometime in mid-December. If you have the Nothing Phone (1) and are willing to test drive this beta build when it arrives, you can register your interest at this website. As the text there explains, the feedback you'll give on the beta build... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zIlKLBp

Samsung released the Galaxy A04 and followed it with the Galaxy A04e in October and it's now looking to add a third very similar model to its roster. A device with matching specs called Galaxy M04 appeared on Google Play Console. The yet unannounced M series smartphone will have a Helio G35 chipset that is limited to LTE connectivity. The smartphone has a fingerprint scanner on the side, right below the volume rocker, a waterdrop notch on the front, and fairly thick bezels from all sides. We can also see the 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom, right next to the USB port and the speaker... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/iar7bQE

iQOO launched the Neo7 in China last month with the Dimensity 9000+ SoC, and on December 2, the company will unveil the SE model. iQOO previously revealed that the Neo7 SE will be powered by the 4nm Dimensity 8200 chip, and now the company has confirmed the smartphone's battery capacity and charging speed to build more hype around it. The iQOO Neo7 SE will pack a dual-cell 5,000 mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging - the same as the vanilla Neo7. iQOO also said that the smartphone will charge from 1% to 60% in 10 minutes, but users may get different results since iQOO is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/u4MC0iL

A new report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo points to a major shortage that Apple will be facing in the weeks left of this holiday shopping season. According to Kuo, Apple is expected to ship between 70-75 million iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max units, 15-20 million short of what was initially expected. The number is significantly more than Bloomberg’s estimated 6 million-unit shortage from a recent report. The total iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max shipments in 4Q22 will be 15–20 million units less than expected. Significant downside risks to Apple & iPhone supply chain due to Zhengzhou iPhone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oYvyZET

What are the biggest games releasing in December 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? The Callisto Protocol, Need for Speed Unbound, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s next-gen update, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns are among the most anticipated titles. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6mcFAue

Samsung has been the fastest ever with updates to Android 13 this year, and amazingly enough the company plans to do even better next year. In the meantime, it's working on issuing the update to the new One UI 5 skin based on Android 13 to all of the devices destined to get it, and finish all rollouts by the end of the year. That's a tall order indeed, but at this rate the Korean company will almost certainly succeed. Today two more devices have been graced with One UI 5 and Android 13. We're talking about the Galaxy A52s 5G and the Galaxy M62. The Galaxy A52 and A53 both received... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/OpJMDau

Google's next affordable smartphone, the Pixel 7a, has been leaked in all its glory in some nifty looking renders today. The Pixel 7a unsurprisingly borrows massively from the Pixel 7 in terms of the design of its back, which makes sense considering they're theoretically part of the same generation of smartphones from Google's stable - even though we're most likely still some months away from the official unveiling of the 7a. The Pixel 6a aped the Pixel 6's visor-like camera island, and in the same vein, the Pixel 7a apes the Pixel 7's metal bar. On the front, however, the price... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/kFI0z5L

The iQOO 11 is scheduled to arrive on December 2, and today the vivo brand revealed all key specs and features that will make the phone stand out. A lot was already teased, and today we have an official confirmation it will run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 while bringing the latest in memory and display tech. vivo iQOO 11 The vivo iQOO 11 brings LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, a combo that’s still rarely available on smartphones. The fine print revealed there is an 8/128 GB memory version that will bring the slightly older UFS 3.1 which is still a pretty fast storage... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wju62PB

vivo launched the Y02s in August, and now the company has unveiled the vanilla model, dubbed vivo Y02. The vivo Y02 is powered by an unknown octa-core processor paired with 3GB RAM. It runs Android 12 Go Edition-based Funtouch OS 12 out of the box and has 32GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. The vivo Y02 is built around a 6.51" HD+ LCD with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get a single 8MP primary camera joined by an LED flash. The Y02 is 8.49mm thin and has a 2.5D flat frame with a matte finish. vivo says it's scratch and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/h1rS5dZ

Ubisoft’s much-delayed The Settlers reboot now has a new name and release date. Dubbed “The Settlers: New Allies,” the medieval city-building strategy game is now aiming for a February 17, 2023 release date on PC. Creative director Christian Hagedorn also detailed some new changes to the game, including a Rush Protection system, customisable key bindings, and th... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kejRoIO

The Apple Watch Ultra was unveiled last September as a highly durable and ruggedized Apple Watch. One of the first scenes shown during the livestream announcement was the Apple Watch Ultra as it was descending into water. The display showed ambient water temperature and the depth level in feet. Apple is announcing the Oceanic+ app for Watch Ultra which makes it a diving computer. Source: Apple Oceanic+ was designed by Huish Outdoors in collaboration with Apple and it lets the wearer access lots of relevant information for divers. The Apple Watch Ultra can be submerged to up to 40 m... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YPU8rmO

Today Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced that it has imposed a fine of €265 million on Meta's Irish subsidiary. The reason is a 2021 data breach on Facebook that exposed the phone numbers, locations, and birthdates of 533 million people who were Facebook users from 2018 to 2019. The DPC started its investigation into the matter on April 14, 2021, following media reports about the discovery of this dataset, which was being made available on the internet. The inquiry concerned questions of compliance with the EU's GDPR obligation for "Data Protection by Design and Default",... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/C8uN69F

HMD Global's Nokia is apparently done playing the specs game with its Chinese competitors in the mid-range and has thus started focusing more on sustainability and 'eco-friendliness'. The new X30 is its most eco-friendly phone yet, in fact, including recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible, and not including a charger in the box. You also get three years of warranty and software support, so you'll use your phone longer - at least that's the idea. That's all well and good, but what's this phone like in real life? HMD may not focus on specs, but most buyers of mid-range phones... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2RMHp04

Samsung is planning to unveil the Galaxy S23 series at its first Unpacked event for 2023 in the first week of February. Per a Korean report citing an executive with knowledge of the matter. The event will the first in-person Unpacked since the pandemic and will reportedly happen in San Francisco. The Galaxy S23 series are expected to then launch globally later in February. This isn't the first Korean report claiming the time and date of the Galaxy S23's unveil. Which could signify its credibility. Some rumors have pointed to a Galaxy announcement at CES 2023 in January, but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/c1exK9D

The Oppo Find N2 will have a 5.54-inch 2120x1080p Samsung E6 AMOLED display on the outside with 120Hz refresh rate. On the inside, the Find N2 will feature a 7.1-inch 1920x1792px unfolding screen, also an E6 AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. The info comes from prolific tipster Digital Chat Station. The Oppo Find N2 will have a pair of 32MP selfies - one on each screen, as well as a triple camera setup on the rear. The main wide camera will be the 50MP Sony IMX800 (1/1.56"), accompanied by the 48MP IMX581 114-degree ultrawide, and a 32MP 2x telephoto units. All rear-mounted shooters... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bhz26t8

Gran Turismo series lead Kazunori Yamauchi has revealed that the team is “considering” and “looking into” porting the racing franchise to PC. In an interview with GTPlanet, he noted some concerns when trying to get the “finely tuned” title to perform at 4K 60fps consistently. While not explicitly mentioned, Yamauchi seems to be referring to the latest Gran... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qEuL9kn

Earlier this month, Samsung announced its Maison Margiela EditionGalaxy Z Flip4 and now Samsung confirmed its pricing. The exclusive Z Flip4 is priced at KRW 2,255,000 which converts to $1,688. Samsung is selling a total of 100 units in South Korea and official sales start on December 1. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Maison Margiela Edition Potential buyers will need to enter a raffle on Samsung Korea’s website between 11 AM and 6 PM local time. Winners will be announced on December 2. Buyers can also enter the raffle through South Korean trading platform KREAM from December 1 on a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VCjrwDn

JioGamesCloud is now available for early access, and is accessible as part of a free beta programme. Interested users can sign in using their mobile numbers across PC/ Mac (browser), the JioGames app, and the JioFiber set-top box on television. Controller support is enabled across all platforms, and there is no need to download or install the games. The service is exp... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NEm43O2

Xiaomi finally confirmed the launch date for its upcoming Xiaomi 13 series phones. The launch event is scheduled for Thursday, December 1 at 7 PM Beijing time. We also got confirmation that MIUI 14 will be announced at the event alongside the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro phones. Xiaomi 13 series launch poster Xiaomi boss Lei Jun shared an official render of the Xiaomi 13 which will bring a flat OLED screen with 1.61mm thick bezels on the top and sides while the bottom one will measure 1.81mm. In addition, the phone will be 71.5mm wide – making it quite easy to handle with one... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SEMsTRB

After four weeks at the top the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is now replaced by another Pro+ model, only this time it's from the Oppo Reno9 series. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra retains its second spot and the Galaxy A53 once again rounds up the podium positions. That leaves the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ down in fourth, ahead of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which has also lost a position. Realme 10 Pro+ has risen a couple of spots to place sixth in week 47, while the iPhone XR is down to seventh. Yet another new arrival - the vivo X90 Pro+ monster of a cameraphone - is in eight, while the Redmi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/FjlbeOk

Another week down, this one culminating in some Black Friday madness, so let's recap. Vivo unveiled the X90 series, starting with China. The vivo X90 Pro+, X90 Pro, and X90 share a lot of similarities but also some differences - the flagship X90 Pro+ has a 50.3MP 1.0-inch type main camera, a 64MP 90mm 3.5x zoom, a 50mm 2x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide, as well as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The X90 Pro shares the 1.0-inch type main camera and 2x tele but lacks the 90mm zoom, and has a 12MP ultrawide. Both the X90 Pro and X90 use the Dimensity 9200. Both also pack a 120W wired charging. We're... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3af5p8j

In one fell swoop vivo unveiled the first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the first phones with the Dimensity 9200 SoC. We are talking about the vivo X90 series, of course, which will go on sale in China over the next few weeks. And while seeing the new chipsets in action is exciting, the X90 series main focus is being the best camera phones on the market. The two Pros are equipped with the 1” Sony IMX989 sensor with bright f/1.75 apertures and OIS, not to mention all the work that Zeiss did on the lenses. Naturally, only one can be the best and that honor goes to the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QFHC1mn

The result from last week’s poll shows that more than half of our readers think flagship chipsets are an important consideration when picking out the next phone. Not everyone cares if it’s the latest flagship chip, however. In fact, most prefer to get an older version as those tend to offer far better value for money. It takes a while for mid-range chips to catch up to the CPU, GPU and ISP performance of a former top of the line chip. For example, a Snapdragon 855 powered phone from 2020 still has a faster GPU than a phone with the Snapdragon 778G. The 778G remains a popular choice that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6pqcrGa

The Moto G82 debuted earlier this year with a 6.6” OLED display and a 50MP camera with OIS as its highlights. The phone is a key mid-range device for its maker across the globe and now that we finally got a unit we can see if it should make your shopping shortlist. The Moto G82 shares a lot of design cues Moto G52 and Moto G62. These three phones have very similar camera setups too, but the Moto G82 is the only one to offer OIS. Under the hood we have a Snapdragon 695 platform, which is 5G-enabled. Our unit has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, although some markets also get an 8GB RAM... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vdAD4qx

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ unveiled in China last week will debut globally on December 8. The smartphones will also launch in India on the same day, and while their exact prices in India haven't been revealed yet, Realme VP Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to tease the Realme 10 Pro Plus' India price. Sheth posted a short clip on Twitter with the caption, "Kudos to our product team for figuring this one out," which confirms the Realme 10 Pro+ will be priced under INR25,000 ($305/€295/CNY2,195) in India. The Realme 10 Pro+ comes in three memory configurations in China -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DabkvB8

Twitter relaunched its verification program last May after a hiatus of more than three years, but it was paused again after Elon Musk took over Twitter. However, Musk has announced that Twitter will "tentatively" launch Verified on December 2 and manually authenticate all verified accounts before the check activates. Manually authenticating verified accounts is definitely a good idea because after Musk's takeover of Twitter, the company started offering the blue check marks to eligible Twitter Blue subscribers as well without actually verifying identities, which led to verified accounts... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lfJxkZ8

Renders of the OnePlus 11 (formerly known as 11 Pro) that leaked a couple of months ago revealed the smartphone's design. The renders showed the smartphone in black color, which we now know will be called Matte Black. This revelation comes from tipster Max Jambor, who said the OnePlus 11 will come in Matte Black and Glossy Green colors. However, it's unclear if these will be the only colors or if there will be more options. OnePlus 11 Pro's leaked renders The OnePlus 11 is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, and a 6.7" QHD+ 120Hz... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/q2PNeix

The Honor Magic Vs just made its premiere and we are lucky enough to get one in our office for testing. This being the Chinese unit with non-finalized software we'll only focus on the hardware, but first, let's do an unboxing. The phone comes with a 66W charger, USB cable, and a case for the rear panel. The Honor Magic Vs is thinner and lighter than its predecessor thanks to a radically improved hinge design. The phone feels similar to the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in the hand. Inside, the Magic Vs has a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with up to 12GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is just around... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/iUnYWfG

Nothing founder Carl Pei teased Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5.0 for the Nothing Phone (1) a few days ago but didn't reveal any time frame for the stable update's rollout. However, Nothing has released a new software update (Nothing OS 1.1.7) for its first smartphone with some improvements, bug fixes, and better AirPods support. The new update weighs about 80MB and lets Nothing Phone (1) users display the battery percentage of Apple AirPods. It's an experimental feature, which can be enabled by heading to the smartphone's Settings > Experimental features menu. The Nothing OS 1.1.7... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vMpdKYG

The biggest iPhone making plant owned by the biggest iPhone making company Foxconn in China is located in Zhengzhou, and it's been the scene of unrest all this week. Latent worker unhappiness escalated into protests in the past few days, and there were multiple clashes with security personnel. Eventually, Foxconn yesterday apologized for a pay-related "technical error" that occurred after hiring the latest batch of recruits, which claimed to have been misled over compensation benefits. The company offered each protesting new recruit CNY 10,000 (about $1,400) to resign and leave the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/M0JxbqG

The Callisto Protocol’s system requirements are out now, courtesy of a Steam store page update. While it seems reasonable at first, the graphics card requirement, going from minimum to recommended settings is oddly too close — Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 to GTX 1070. The Callisto Protocol will be relying on Denuvo’s anti-tampering measures to combat piracy, which ha... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/72LnkGJ

The holiday shopping frenzy is reaching its highest point and mid-range phones are arguably the category that sees the most action. Phones that still do the job and bring some attractive features while keeping the price reasonable will never go out of fashion. The “mid-range” category is extremely competitive, so we split the devices in three categories in our full buyer’s guide. Right in time for the holidays, Will rounds up our choices up to the €350 limit for those of you that prefer the video form. It is clear that Xiaomi is doing a great job through its subsidiaries Redmi and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WOoYC6H

The Lava Blaze NXT teased a couple of days ago has been unveiled. And as expected, it's a version of the Lava Blaze launched in July with a different SoC and more RAM. The Lava Blaze came with the Helio A22 SoC and 3GB RAM, whereas the Blaze NXT has the Helio G37 chip and 4GB RAM under the hood. The rest of the specs remain the same, meaning you get the Lava Blaze NXT with a 6.5" HD+ LCD, Android 12, and 64GB storage expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The Lava Blaze NXT features a glass back with a fingerprint reader and a triple camera setup headlined by a 13MP camera. For... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4rD58Mx

Amazon Black Friday is here, and if you’ve been eyeing a new smartwatch or fitness tracker, then it’s time to go over some deals. Here’s a list of smartwatch and smartband deals from across Amazon US, Amazon UK and Amazon DE. Smartwatches Kicking off the smartwatch list is Apple’s top dog – Apple Watch Ultra. Sure it costs a pretty penny/euro cent, but you are getting a proper rugged smartwatch with all the bells and whistles offered by Cupertino, and it’s a few bucks off from its usual price. Apple is not a fan of steep discounts. ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fKkS6pb

The last Friday of November is finally upon us, and with it, the traditional barrage of Black Friday deals. Naturally, our first and primary job around this time is to hunt down smartphone deals for you. However, we here at GSMArena tend to be general tech geeks with broad interests - cool PC peripherals being just one example. Gaming keyboard deals Without further ado, let's jump right into things with some deals on keyboards. Razer is offering quite a few of its keyboards on promo in the US. The BlackWidow V3 Mini is an excellent 10-keyless, 65% size keyboard with per-key RGB... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HJeozSi

There is no better time to treat yourself a new smartphone than Black Friday. This is when phone prices are the cheapest, and we found some sweet deals for you. OnePlus, Motorola and Samsung have some incredibly nice discounts; you can also find some Sony and TCL deals, too. Let’s start with the OnePlus deals. This is the time to get a new OnePlus phone, as the prices have dropped significantly. OnePlus 9 8/128 $300 off, trade-in available Read our review $299 at OnePlus OnePlus 9 12/256 $300 off, trade-in available Read our review $399 at OnePlus ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Z2Pd3eW

Samsung seems to be ready to take some inspiration from Apple once more and follow in the American company's footsteps when it comes to bringing satellite communication to smartphones. Apple has its Emergency SOS feature that works via satellite on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lines, which works through a partnership with Globalstar, and Samsung is now said to be working with Iridium to bring satellite communications to the Galaxy S23 family. Iridium is a 66-strong Low Earth orbit satellite constellation which provides voice and data services. Samsung has been working on overcoming the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WgOTceY

Samsung is on a roll with its One UI 5.0 rollout and the latest device to get the Android 13-based update is the Galaxy Z Flip 5G which launched a few months after the original first-gen Z Flip back in 2020. The firmware update is reportedly exclusive to the 5G model for now though Samsung will also bring the update to the LTE model as per the official One UI 5.0 update rollout schedule. Galaxy Z Flip 5G owners in Europe have reported the update is available for their phones and we can safely expect more regions to follow in the coming days. The latest One UI 5.0 update is probably... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zgArkdp

The Black Friday shopping spree is finally on our doorstep, and nubia’s gaming branch Red Magic announced plenty of deals on its smartphones, gaming accessories and wearables. Starting on Friday, all Red Magic 7, Red Magic 7 Pro, and Red Magic 7S Pro phones are getting discounted. There’s also a lottery that will see 9 lucky winners get freebies, as well as a full refund on their purchase. ZTE nubia Red Magic 7 & Red Magic 7 Pro Between November 25-27, which is the upcoming Friday-Sunday weekend, all Red Magic 7 versions are $90/£70/€60 cheaper. The Red Magic 7 Pro with its bigger... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/P1ygtZA

The iQOO 11 will be launched in Malaysia on December 2 as the country's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone. Today, iQOO announced it will also be introduced in China on the same day. The promo page set up on vivo's official Chinese website reveals the iQOO 11 series launch event will begin in China at 2:30PM local time, and since the company uses the word "series," it's safe to say iQOO will unveil multiple smartphones next Friday (likely vanilla and Pro models). The page also includes pictures of what's said to be the iQOO 11 5G, corroborating a recent design leak. You can... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zd0s3y9

Microsoft could face an antitrust lawsuit to block its bid to acquire video game publisher Activision Blizzard, according to a report. A lawsuit challenging the deal is reportedly not guaranteed, and the FTC's four commissioners have yet to vote out a complaint or meet with lawyers for the companies. Microsoft is betting on the acquisition to help it compete better wi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/q1UvQsM

Google continues to improve the experience with the default Android messaging app, Google Messages. Following a failed #GetTheMessage campaign highlighting Apple’s lack of RCS support and a new app icon update, Google Messages is now testing the ability to react to a message with any emoji. Previously, reactions were limited to only seven emojis. This news comes from 9to5Google after it previously confirmed the feature by enabling it in a previous version. Now when you tap and hold an incoming message on the Google Messages app, you can react with any emoji you wish. A new icon in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/b0UrARc

vivo sub-brand iQOO is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone, the 11 Pro, which will be among the first devices to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Not the first, mind you, as the X90 Pro+ from vivo has that crown. Today an iQOO 10 Pro prototype ran Geekbench 5, and that means its result is now available for all to see in the benchmark's online database. The phone managed a 1,466 single-core score and a 4,686 multi-core score. The benchmark run confirms that the iQOO 10 Pro will indeed be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, aided by a whopping 16GB of RAM in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Mzq9YED

Alongside the X90 series of flagship smartphones, vivo also unveiled its next generation true wireless buds. Known simply as the vivo TWS 3 and TWS 3 Pro, these promise great audio quality, impressive noise reduction and immersive sound. There are plenty of similarities between the two models, but the Pro ones cost double – CNY 1,000 ($140/€135/₹11,500) vs. CNY 500 for the vanilla model. What does the extra cash buy you? The active noise cancellation has been improved and now cuts noise down by 49dB (the previous TWS buds topped out at 40dB). And it works in a wider band, reaching up... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/J9SMAFf

Oppo officially confirmed that the Reno9 series will feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, though that is probably reserved for the Pro+ model. It is exactly this model that was discovered by the AnTuTu teams, doing benchmarks a couple of days before its official launch. The phone posted a total score of 1,094,959. That is pretty much on the level with what other phones with this chip have achieved, but there is a surprise – the unit that ran the test had an under-clocked chipset. Maybe this was with a power saving mode that affected the detection, maybe Oppo found a way to optimize... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/qMDuHTf

China has successfully resolved the problem of game addiction among its youth, the country's top gaming industry association said in a report. Last year, regulators introduced rules to curb game addiction, barring anyone under 18 from playing video games for more than three hours a week. The move came as part of a broad regulatory crackdown against the Chinese technol... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ja57M4I

Last year Oppo’s annual Inno Day event was scheduled for December 14 – day 1 brought MariSilicon X and out there things like a retractable camera, day 2 is when the Oppo Find N arrived. Now there is talk of a sequel and you wouldn’t be surprised to hear that it is expected to be unveiled at Inno Day 2022. Leakster Digital Chat Station says that the Oppo Find N2 and the new Oppo Find N2 Flip will probably be unveiled at the annual tech event. Oppo hasn’t set an official date yet, but it is usually in mid-December. The company has already sent out invites for the Oppo Reno9 series launch... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/8457OWS

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G launched in earlier this year in the US and Europe. Today, Samsung launched a new version for the Japanese market which brings a smaller display, MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset and an IP68 rating. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (Japan) The Japanese Galaxy A23 5G sports a 5.8-inch TFT LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for its 5 MP selfie camera. There’s a single 50MP main camera on the back while the side houses a fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button. The phone is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chipset and 4GB RAM while... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KCw3mnP

The standard for mobile and TV apps has been APK (Android Package Kit) for a long time. It is slowly being replaced by AAB (Android App Bundle), which allows for faster and smaller applications that save storage and optimize performance. Josh Wentz from the Product Management team at Google TV revealed starting from May 2023, Google TV and Android TV will also require App Bundles. The company is giving a six-month notice to developers to repackage their apps lighter, although Wentz believes it might take about 3 days. The key benefit of App Bundles is about 20% lower storage... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Lm6RiJb

Xiaomi's Redmi unveiled the Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro TWS earphones in May, and the company might soon launch a Lite model that has appeared in renders revealing its design. Unlike the vanilla and Pro models, the Redmi Buds 4 Lite TWS earphones don't come with silicone ear tips, meaning no passive noise cancellation. We also don't see the charging indicator on the charging case. And while the images only show the Redmi Buds 4 Lite in white color, there could be more color options at launch. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite's leaked renders The source doesn't reveal the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YxazV7c

According to a tipster specializing in Apple-related leaks, Apple is planning a big design overhaul for its iPhone 15 lineup. Reportedly, the new chassis will be made of titanium while the glass back panel will have round edges. The front will likely remain flat, though, resembling the good old iPhone 5C. So a smoother transition between the side frame of the phone and the back glass is expected. A more comfortable grip is likely the goal and the titanium build will probably reduce weight. The tipster does say that it's too early to confirm the changes and even if there's an internal... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AHUk82j

While it’s technically Cyber Monday, Samsung US continues offering Black Friday deals. The usual suspects are here – Galaxy S22 and Z 4 series – but there are a few interesting additions to the offers. We’ll start with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. It can go as low as $310 with the $150 instant discount and a maximum of $600 enhanced trade-in credit. You will get a minimum of $150 credit for a Galaxy device regardless of its condition. If you have nothing to trade in, not even a beat up, age-old Galaxy device, you will get a $50 extra discount. ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/h327DPN

The vivo X90 series is arriving on November 22, and the mightiest member of the family, the X90 Pro+ was alrwady confirmed to have a 1” sensor. Today a leaked image, apparently designed for the official web page, revealed the phone’s full camera details, as well as most of the info regarding the new display, with some other key features in the mix as well. The vivo X90 Pro+ will indeed sport the Sony IMX989 1” sensor, and the screen will be a Samsung E6 OLED with LTPO 4.0 technology. The phone is likely coming with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with a vivo V2 ISP that will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7V0zXbJ

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will not be getting the highly requested New Game+ mode, Ubisoft has confirmed. Turns out, when investigating the implementation of New Game+, the title offered limited options to make replayability “unique and rewarding,” urging the team to cancel it whole. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be receiving a final DLC update on December 6,... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L6FDkwC

The Galaxy S20 FE is the latest Samsung phone to receive the One UI 5.0 update. Samsung has issued the G780FXXUAEVK3 update for the Exynos 990 version of the device and it comes in at just under 2GB in size. The firmware update also brings the latest November security patch. The update is currently seeding to users in Europe and Russia. More regions are expected to join in the coming days. The One UI 5.0 update is likely the last major Android OS update for the S20 FE which launched in 2020 with One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Exynos) One UI 5 update changelog... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/46dHtAC

The ongoing Oppo Find X6 rumors are starting to form a clearer picture and the latest bit of info seems to confirm the upcoming flagship’s camera hardware. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims the Find X6 Pro will feature three 50MP cameras on its back with Sony sensors behind all three lenses. The main one will be the Sony IMX 989 – a 1-inch sensor with a 7P lens and OIS. The ultrawide module will house a Sony IMX890 sensor while the third one is also expected to be a Sony IMX890 lens with 2.7x optical zoom and OIS. Oppo will also bring a ToF (time of flight) sensor to help with depth... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CaILwt5

Samsung is preparing a Galaxy A14 smartphone with 5G connectivity. The device with model number SM-A146B appeared on Geekbench with an unannounced Exynos chipset, but a new listing revealed the model is also getting a different version with a Mediatek platform. An SM-A146P phone was benchmarked with Dimensity 700, and it managed to score lower than the Exynos sibling both on the single-core and multi-core fronts. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G with Dimensity 700 and Exynos 1330 Geekbench tells us the Mediatek-powered Samsung phone will have a 4GB RAM option and will ship with Android 13... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/C4nH5wO

We first got our hands on the Nokia X30 at IFA 2022 in Berlin, and now the phone landed at our office for a full review. We've got the Ice White color version, but there's one more option - Cloudy Blue. The Nokia X30 comes in a recycled box with the usual paperwork, SIM tool, and a USB-C to USB-C cable. It doesn't come bundled with the power adapter, though, so you'll have to buy one separately if you don't already own a compatible charger. The Nokia X30 is built around a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The display has a fingerprint reader... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LYCQDpk