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Yesterday OnePlus confirmed it will launch the OnePlus Ace 2V in China on March 7. And today, it announced that the smartphone will be powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC, corroborating previous leaks and rumors. OnePlus hasn't revealed any other specs of the Ace 2V, but thanks to AnTuTu and Geekbench, we know the smartphone will come with Android 13, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB UFS 3.1 of storage. However, there could be more memory options that are yet to be confirmed. We also know that the OnePlus Ace 2V will come with Bluetooth 5.3 since it got certified by Bluetooth SIG.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4Uz6uWr

Nothing didn't want to be left out of the media spotlight this week what with all the announcements happening at MWC in Barcelona, so it started its teaser campaign for the upcoming Phone (2) in earnest. We're expecting to be drip-fed tidbits of information about the new device over the next few weeks or months, since that's a strategy that Nothing CEO Carl Pei loves and has employed many times before, including at OnePlus before founding Nothing. It all starts with the chipset. The Nothing Phone (2) will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 series. Nothing Phone (1) Unfortunately the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7fwybOs

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Samsung introduced the Galaxy A14 5G earlier last month, which comes with Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 700 SoC depending on the market. Now the company has unveiled its 4G version, which looks similar to the Galaxy A14 5G but packs different hardware. For starters, the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is expectedly powered by a different chip. Samsung hasn't mentioned the name on its official website, but it could be the Helio G80 SoC. The screen refresh rate has also come down from 90Hz to 60Hz. While the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G sports a 13MP selfie camera like its 5G counterpart, its triple camera... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/IyVfxAv

Beyond Good and Evil 2 has hit another development setback as the studio’s managing director Guillaume Carmona has reportedly exited the company. As per Kotaku, while Carmona had been absent from the office since the start of 2023, the Ubisoft Montpellier staff were informed of this leadership change just last week. The news comes in the wake of a labour investigati... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zp6mvRN

Two days after its global launch, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has now made its way to India. The device comes in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colors with a single 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Pricing is set at INR 79,999 ($968) and the early access sale starts on March 6 at 12PM via mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio stores. Open sales are scheduled to start on March 10 via official Xiaomi online and offline stores as well as partnering retailers. ICICI credit and debit card owners get a flat INR 10,000 discount while HDFC credit card owners get an INR 8,000 discount. Xiaomi is also offering... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vm0jeya

The nubia Z50 Ultra smartphone is set to arrive with a 4th-gen under-display camera, and now we know the official launch date. The brand will introduce the device on March 7 with a UDC technology called Neovision. The device will have a stacked 16 MP selfie camera with a 6P lens, 2.24 µm pixel size, and f/2.0 aperture under the 6.8” AMOLED panel. The official teasers confirmed leaked schematics from before - flat sides all around and an alert slider on the right, above the power key and the volume rocker. There is a tiny sliver between the screen and the top for the earpiece, which... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/J1lkNcd

After unveiling the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered Ace 2 earlier this month, OnePlus said it will launch a new Ace smartphone powered by a Dimensity chip. OnePlus yesterday revealed that it will be called the OnePlus Ace 2V, and today, it announced that the Ace 2V will launch in China on March 7 at 2:30PM local time. OnePlus also posted a short video on its official website showing the Ace 2V's design and color options. You can watch it below. OnePlus hasn't detailed the Ace 2V's specs sheet yet, but if AnTuTu is to be believed, it will come with the Dimensity 9000 SoC, 16GB... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_2v_launch_date_design_colors-news-57719.php

Spotify has announced that it's killing the heart icon today. But don't worry, it's all for a higher purpose. Before, you had the heart icon "to mark the songs you wanted to save", Spotify says in a blog post, and the "Add to playlist" icon to add tracks or episodes to your favorite playlist. From now on, you'll have one plus icon instead. When you hit plus, you're able to save and choose the destination for any song, playlist, or podcast, with one simple tap. To save a song or podcast episode, tap the plus button. After your choice has been successfully added to Liked Songs... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_is_killing_the_heart_icon_replacing_it_with_a_plus-news-57718.php

Back in early January, we heard that Apple supposedly killed the iPhone SE line. Now, less than two months later, we hear from the same source that it's been revived. Famed purveyor of Apple-related rumors and analysis Ming-Chi Kuo is back with a report today stating that the next iPhone SE will be built on the iPhone 14's chassis, with a same-size 6.1-inch OLED display. And thus this would be the first iPhone SE to go with OLED and not LCD. The panel may be manufactured by BOE. iPhone 14 Furthermore, it will be the first iPhone to use Apple's own in-house developed 5G baseband... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/A1PCf4i

OnePlus 11 Concept phone was unveiled by the company at MWC 2023. The smartphone features an Active Cryoflux cooling mechanism that can reduce temperatures by up to 2.1 degrees Celsius. This cooling system can improve frame rates by up to 4 frames per second (fps) while gaming, according to OnePlus. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WQKlSok

OnePlus today unveiled its OnePlus 11 Concept smartphone, which the company had been teasing for the past few weeks. The device, not meant to hit production, is designed to showcase the company's new Active CryoFlux cooling solution. Active CryoFlux is a fancy term for what is essentially a closed-loop liquid cooling system the sort you'd find on a desktop PC but miniaturized greatly for a smartphone. At the heart of the system is a ceramic piezoelectric micropump, which circulates fluid through a series of tubes between an upper and lower diaphragm. The micropump takes up less... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yZ9C5ao

Tecno is starting off its debut Mobile World Congress appearance in style with the introduction of its new Chameleon Coloring Technology. When embedded in a device such as the back of a smartphone, it can produce a wide variety of color patterns at a touch of a button. The Chameleon Coloring Technology is a full-spectrum electrically-controller prism coloring technology, which uses a grid of sub-micron prism material that changes direction when an electric field is applied. By precisely controlling the direction of the prism, the material can refract light in multiple different... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tZTJkuK

Xiaomi just had its great announcement event in Barcelona, where the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched on the international scene. We also saw the Watch S1 Pro wearable and the Buds 4 Pro TWS earpods on the stage, but more importantly, we also have them in the office. The gadgets are both the flagship versions in each respectable category - the Watch S1 Pro arrived in Black with a black fluoroelastomer strap, and the color is the same for the Buds 4 Pro. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro • Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro Xiaomi brought the Watch S1 Pro in only one size - 46 mm diameter with a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nQ5sUVC

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The Xiaomi 13 Pro has been officially launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. The new Xiaomi flagship comes with top-of-the-line hardware such as a 1-inch camera sensor, curved-edge AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and 120W fast charging support. The phone takes on the newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S23 series, OnePlus 11 5G and the iQoo 11 5... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1KPaHs0

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched in China last year, and today at MWC, the company finally brought the flagships to the international scene. At a glamorous event the two phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets and Leica cameras began their global rollout. The Xiaomi 13 comes with a 6.36” compact OLED with Full HD+ resolution and up to 1,900 nits advertised maximum brightness. The camera setup on the back should have processing tuned with the know-how provided by Leica. We have a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 3x telephoto camera with a 10MP sensor and OIS, and a 12MP... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/D4AeKGU

Xiaomi released its Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro handsets in China in December, and the duo is now about to make its global debut. Xiaomi chose this year's MWC in Barcelona to announce it and it's going to be live streamed, so you can follow it from the comfort of your home or office. The show starts at 3PM UTC. In addition to the duo, a 13 Lite is also expected along with wearables including the new Xiaomi Watch and the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. Should be a good one! from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mgl8obt

This week in addition to the various deals on new smartphones, we also found quite a few refurbished devices – save the planet and save some cash, what’s not to like? Use the links below to jump to your country: USA Germany The UK India Germany Amazon has the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max with pretty solid discounts compared to what Apple’s official online store is charging. For example, the Pro Max is €170 down from its MSRP of €1,450. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6IBj7xX

Voters in last week’s poll were suitably impressed by the blazing charging of the Realme GT Neo 5. But is an impressive charging system enough? Well, no, but the Neo also has a speedy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a lot of memory for how much it costs. Right now there is an even split between people wanting the 240W and those looking at the 150W model. However, just as many people are holding off, waiting to see what the whole GT3 thing is about. For now we only know the GT Neo 5 pricing for China. The global model, the Realme GT3, is still a couple of days away from going official.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CVgL4Bp

Welcome to another week's recap. The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona kicks off tomorrow, but the first announcements are already rolling in - here's what to expect. The Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 are coming soon, and we got another specs leak. The Galaxy A54 will ship with a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel and an Exynos 1380 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A34, on the other hand, is rumored to run on a Dimensity 1080 chip with up to 8GB RAM. The Sony Xperia 5 V (yes, five five) dropped by Geekbench, revealing its 16GB of RAM paired with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. We... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Nml9i1R

OnePlus introduced the Ace 2 earlier this month in China with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. However, the company is expected to unveil a version of the Ace 2 with the Dimensity 9000 chip at the helm. OnePlus hasn't divulged much about the Ace 2 Dimensity Edition yet, but thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, we know what the smartphone will look like. DCS posted an image showing us the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition in black color. It has a flatter design compared to the Snapdragon model, with the back cover having four circles, two of which house the three cameras. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tzLTD1n

Nokia added two new phones to its affordable C series today - the Nokia C32 and Nokia C22. The Nokia C32 is the first C-series phone to pack a 50MP camera, and it's also built to a high-for-the-class standard with glass on both the front and back. The C32 and C22 are IP52 rated for dust and water spray protection. On the front, both the Nokia C32 and C22 have a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD with slightly curved 2.5D glass. Another shared trait is the 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging and the claim of up to three days of endurance. Nokia says the battery life is helped by AI-powered battery-saving... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3jKUEtG

Today, HMD announced the 4G Nokia G22 with a key focus on repairability and sustainability. Let's explore that first, then we'll lay down the specs. The Nokia G22 is for the smartphone owner that wants to hold onto his phone for the longest possible time. According to market research numbers the leading cause for people to change their phone is that it broke and that in most cases it was due to a broken display or a degraded battery, so HMD focused on making those as easy as to replace as possible. A battery replacement of the Nokia G22 takes around 5 minutes and all the tools you... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nFKQsY8

Last week, CAD-based renders of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro surfaced, showing the phone's thinner bezels, curvier design, and USB-C port. And a few days ago, we saw the vanilla iPhone 15 with Dynamic Island. Now, we are looking at the CAD renders of the Plus model, which too features Dynamic Island. This means the entire iPhone lineup this year will sport Dynamic Island, which wasn't the case last year since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus retained the notch. Like the vanilla and Pro models, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a new body design with slightly rounded edges and a USB-C port replacing... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zSojw7t

Samsung's Android 13-based One UI 5.1, which debuted on the Galaxy S23 series smartphones unveiled earlier this month, is now rolling out for the Galaxy M53 in Ukraine and Russia, with the rollout expected to expand to other regions soon. One UI 5.1 for the Samsung Galaxy M53 comes with firmware version M536BXXU2CWB3 and February 2023 Android security patch. Samsung has also released One UI 5.1 for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy S21 series in the US. It's seeding for the Galaxy Z Flip3 units locked to Xfinity Mobile's network with firmware version F711USQU3FWB1, while... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Q1dHxA5

The latest rumor about the Galaxy Z Fold5 comes from reputable leakster Ice Universe and it addresses a key new addition to the upcoming foldable – its reworked hinge mechanism. The new info confirms Samsung will use a new waterdrop-style hinge for the Fold5 which is not the first time we’re heard about this development. We saw a similar report from South Korean publication Naver News last month. The Samsung Display “droplet” folding hinge mechanism will allow the folding panel on the Fold5 to form a droplet shape inside the hinge body which will prevent the crease between the two... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vlf01dn

ZTE is planning to announce the nubia Z50 Ultra with a 4th-generation under-display camera, revealed Ni Fei, President of Mobile Devices at the Chinese company. In a lengthy post on Weibo, he explained the nubia brand has been in the smartphone business for over a decade, and the new Ultra will have a new solution that has been in development for six years and is the “culmination of nubia technology.” The nubia brand is partially owned by ZTE and its operations in China are controlled by the network equipment and smartphone maker. Devices with selfie cameras under the screen have been... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zXtmq1d

Hogwarts Legacy has sold 12 million copies in just two weeks, WB Games confirmed. The open-world Harry Potter title has collected $850 million (about Rs. 7,026 crore) in global sales across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, marking the biggest game launch for the company. WB Games president David Haddad also revealed that players worldwide had put 280 million hours into H... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xVMcYPS

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The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Turbo sports a 6.78-inch 120Hz LCD display and is available to buy through multiple channels for Rs. 19,999. Here’s our first impressions of the phone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6v3xpc2

For devices that are only supposed to come out in September, which is more than half a year away still at this point, the next iPhones sure enjoy leaking. Earlier today we saw some CAD renders of the iPhone 15, following on from the other renders from last week, and today we have one more generated image for you to look at. This is the iPhone 15 Pro, rendered in what is now rumored to be its hero color. It's a very dark red with a hex color code of #410D0D. Note that this rendering of the phone is only intended to showcase the exact hue that Apple plans on using to make its Pro and Pro Max... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TKQtAZz

Like many of its contemporaries, YouTube Music will soon be adding podcasts to its library of audio and video content. YouTube's head of podcasting, Kai Chuk, confirmed to The Verge that the feature is arriving "in the near future." Podcasts will be available to all users, free or Premium, and free tiers will get the usual ad-supported playback with background audio support. Audio-first shows will also get a special podcast badge to highlight them. “If someone wants to watch a podcast, we have a solution,” Chuk said. “If someone wants to listen to a podcast only, we should have a great... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2iqDYFA

Samsung has joined the race to enable 2-way communication over satellite on smartphones. The upcoming Exynos Modem 5300 will allow users in very remote areas (or in disaster areas where utilities have been disabled) to communicate with the world using 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). The new modem implements the standard 3GPP Release 17 to ensure interoperability with emerging telecom networks and the hardware and software developed by smartphone makers. Here is an illustration of how NTN communication works. Your smartphone can send a message to a satellite (and “other... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/J2xnQUO

The MIUI 14 introduced by Xiaomi last December in China has already been rolled out in a few countries for Xiaomi and Poco smartphones, including India. However, Xiaomi's Indian branch has announced that the company's latest custom Android skin will get an official launch in India on February 27 - a day after the China-exclusive Xiaomi 13 series makes its international debut. What you seek will eventually find you. It's almost time to say hello to #MIUI14 - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 you've been waiting for! Join us on 27th Feb 2023 for an India-exclusive #ReadySteadySmooth experience.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PJmIvqn

A week after the iPhone 15 Pro renders emerged, we now have our first look at the non-Pro iPhone 15. These CAD-based renders shared by 9to5Mac depict two major changes from the outgoing iPhone 14 - a 6.2-inch display with a Dynamic Island pill-shaped cutout set to replace the infamous notch. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro side by side The second notable change compared to prior iPhones is the USB-C connector at the bottom of the device which will replace the dated Lighting port. The left-hand side will still house the mute switch and volume controls. All iPhone 15 models will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6oYPbLq

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 series earlier this month, which consists of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The vanilla and Ultra models have three storage options, while the Plus version only has two. And a report by SamMobile claims the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5's storage options will be the same as the S23 and S23 Ultra's, respectively. The publication claims that the Galaxy Z Fold5 will have 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variants, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip5 will come with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options, with the 128GB model using a UFS 3.1 chip instead of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/JDkus8Z

YouTube appears to be testing a new option for users streaming YouTube from the mobile app. As spotted by Reddit user u/KZedUK (via This is Tech Today), A new option for stream quality appeared called “1080p Premium” described to have “Enhanced bitrate”. This new stream option will be available for YouTube Premium users and it exists alongside the ‘regular’ 1080p option that’s quite generously compressed. This is Tech Today speculates that the new “high-bitrate” 1080p option could address users’ desire to watch higher-quality videos, which they address by switching to a 1440p or... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/w71NhnY

Ever since Apple introduced the Dynamic Island concept to its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max back in September, the clock started ticking. Admit it - we've all been waiting anxiously, with bated breath, to find out how quickly an Android device maker would ape the feature. And what company would win this dubious race. Today, courtesy of some leaked images coming from internal company documents, we know it's Realme. The Oppo spinoff/offshoot/sub-brand/whatever it wants to call itself this week is apparently hard at work cloning - no, we mean, getting inspired by - Apple's homework.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KJZIETc

At the end of this week, Xiaomi is announcing international availability for the 13 and 13 Pro that it initially unveiled in China in December. And yet, the family is obviously missing an Ultra. The company's CEO may have said there won't be a 13S Ultra this year, but he mentioned nothing about the 13 Ultra, which has seen a steadily increasing number of leaks in recent weeks. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra was unveiled in July of 2022, so its successor still has plenty of time to arrive. Today a couple of images depicting a case which is purportedly meant for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra have been... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nWjw1zg

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Microsoft has inked a 10-year deal with Nvidia to bring Call of Duty and other Activision games to Nvidia’s gaming platform, should the former complete its $69 billion (about Rs. 5,71,468) Activision buyout. Until then, other Xbox titles such as Minecraft will be covered under the agreement. Phil Eisler, VP and GM of Nvidia’s GeForce Now suggested that Microsoft w... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Xr7fN05

Back in November, Samsung announced three limited-edition Pokèmon themed accessories that sold out in about a day’s time. In Honor of Pokémon Day, on February 27 (the day that the video games Pokèmon Red and Green were released in Japan in 1996), Samsung’s Pokémon accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Watch5, and Galaxy Buds2 Pro are all being restocked. On Pokèmon Day, Nintendo is expected to make a software-related announcement. There’s some speculation that a DLC for the recently released Pokémon games Scarlet and Violet could be announced then. Samsung's Pokémon... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/km9KfEI

Last week the Oppo Find N2 Flip launched internationally with the biggest outer screen we've seen so far on a flip-style foldable, and earlier today we heard that Samsung will respond with an even larger one in the Galaxy Z Flip5 later this year. There's another entrant in the flip space, however, and that's Motorola. And if Oppo and Samsung were feeling pretty good about themselves up until this point, well, just look at this. Motorola Razr 2023 leaked renders The renders above come straight from leakster legend Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, and, as you can see, show an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7mxYIwU

Microsoft President Brad Smith on Tuesday will seek to convince EU antitrust regulators at a closed hearing that the US software giant's $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,71,800 crore) bid for Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard will boost competition. Smith will lead a delegation of 18 senior executives, including Microsoft Gaming Chief Executive Officer Phil Spencer, w... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WMGSQ84

The Poco C55 is Poco’s new entry in the budget segment and it brings an enticing set of specs considering the base model costs just INR 9,499 ($115). You get a 6.71-inch HD+ display with Panda Glass protection and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The screen refresh rate is standard 60Hz, while the touch sampling rate is 120Hz. Poco C55 in its three official colors Poco C55 touts a faux leather back design and brings a 50MP main camera alongside a 2MP depth sensor. MediaTek’s Helio G85 sits at the helm coupled with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which is expandable via... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xvethBX

vivo introduced the X Fold last April in China with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and now we hear that the vivo X Fold2 will be launched as the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered foldable smartphone. Word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who also said that the vivo X Fold2 will pack a 4,800 mAh battery - an upgrade of 200 mAh and 70 mAh over the X Fold and X Fold Plus' batteries, respectively. The vivo X Fold2 will also support faster wired charging - 120W vs. X Fold's 66W and X Fold Plus' 80W charging speeds. vivo X Fold The vivo X Fold+, which is also... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wZSlXQK

Smartphone companies often introduce their own chips to achieve greater control over their devices' processing and computational models. Oppo already has its own NPU MariSilicon X and a connectivity chip called MariSilicon Y, but still lacks a true SoC - system-on-a-chip. According to a Mediatek executive, speaking at a foreign investment forum in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Oppo wants to have a true chipset in order to retain its competitive edge. An insider revealed the Guangdong maker already taped out their chip, and it will hit the market in 2024. Taping out is a term in electronics... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/A62U3uF

The Poco C55 has arrived in India – you can watch Xiaomi unveil the new entry level model below (the event starts at noon). The phone was first teased last week and a few more tidbits were published afterwards. The faux leather back with decorative stitching is heavily featured in the promo images, it gives the C55 a more premium look. Being a C-series model, however, this will not have a premium price. The exact number will be announced live on stage, the C55 will be sold in partnership with Flipkart. If you prefer, you can also watch the livestream on Twitter. Xiaomi has been... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ezE2duU

South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South Korean government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, and equipment for the development of its 6G network. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain to support said network. A feasibility study that’s researching core 6G technology is already underway. The project is worth 625.3 billion... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/n4lMa6Z

Samsung began open sales of the Galaxy S23 series last week and if you got one, you should know that the first update for the trio is already out. It’s a small update that mostly catches up the phone to security fixes that arrived between the phone’s manufacture and release. The Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra came with the January security patch out of the box, this update brings it up to February 1 2023. The changes include 48 security improvements common to Android 13 phones and 7 for Samsung’s One UI. The Samsung Galaxy is receiving its first software update This update... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SYo70HT

The Galaxy S22 phones were quick to get the new One UI 5.1, but it turned out the update isn't fully polished. Multiple reports online revealed last year’s flagships are experiencing increased battery drain following the update. According to some users, the culprit might be Samsung Keyboard, and support pages are suggesting users to clear out the cache and data of the app and then restart the phone. OneUI 5.1 changelog The One UI 5.1 update automatically switched all Galaxy S22 devices to Maximum Performance Mode, which is another reason for the battery drain, provided... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/RoChEmN

The Last of Us episode 7 trailer is out, teasing a pivotal character from the game’s DLC — Riley. Portrayed by Storm Reid, she is Ellie’s close friend at the Boston military camp. Titled ‘Left Behind,’ the flashback arc, set weeks before the show’s pilot, will reportedly run for 56 minutes, and might also show the first time Ellie got bit by an infected. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d3hm1zR

The latest Starlink internet plan is now in its testing phase and it promises internet connection “almost anywhere on land in the world”. The Global Roaming service will cost $200 per month in addition to the $599 Starlink Kit satellite dish. The Space-X owned company’s new offering uses the Starlink inter-satellite links to beam internet to users anywhere where Starlink coverage is available. Starlink Global Roaming service message Due to its experimental nature, Starlink mentions the new Global Roaming service will offer high-speed, low-latency internet service mixed with periods... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KxsUNGj

The Poco X5 series arrived earlier this month with X5 and X5 Pro. Multiple listings revealed that a third series member is on its way and will be called Poco X5 GT. The device with model number 23049PCD8G was listed on IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority), which is Singapore’s regulator on media content, services and applications. A similar device with model number 23049PCD8I was spotted on BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), suggesting the device will also hit India. Poco X4 GT The Xiaomi-developed smartphone was also spotted on the IMEI website, suggesting the X5 GT could... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bLkxeSV

We are just a week away from the MWC 2023 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra still reigns supreme in our trending chart. It's once again joined on the podium by the Poco X5 Pro and the vanilla Galaxy S23. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is on the rise, placing fourth this week and edging the OnePlus 11. We then have the Galaxy A53 and the third member of the new Galaxy S23 series - the Plus - in sixth and seventh. The Galaxy S22 Ultra rises to eight place, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro that is preparing to make its global debut is back on the chart in ninth position. The final spot goes Redmi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YCEIPoW

Welcome to another week's recap. Samsung published the reparability score of its as-of-yet-unannounced Galaxy A54 and it's a solid 8.4 out of 10. Great news for the many potential buyers of Samsung's bound-to-be-popular midranger. Even better news is the reported return of the Samsung Fan Edition phone. By Korean outlet The Elec, it appears Samsung will unveil a Galaxy S23 FE edition in the second half of the year. The report claims that Samsung will forgo the Galaxy A74 and focus on the Galaxy S23 FE. We got our first look at the iPhone 15 Pro thanks to leaked CAD schematics. They show... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Lds0DkS

Samsung started regular sales of the Galaxy S23 series this week, so the pre-order bonuses are no longer available. But there are still plenty of good deals to choose from. Just like last week the Google Pixel phones offer a premium experience for less money than most flagships these days, for example. We also picked out a number of refurbished units – you don’t have to buy a brand new phone to get a premium experience. Use the links below to jump to the region that’s relevant to you: Germany The Netherlands The UK USA Canada India Germany The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/M0TgKIm