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Samsung Galaxy A05 Google Play Console listing confirms the design and some specs

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After having been certified by the FCC and showing up in a hands-on leak earlier today, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A05 continues its leak journey now with a listing on the Google Play Console, which implies, even more than before, that the launch is definitely nearing. One might even say it's imminent at this point. The Google Play Console listing confirms the A05's design with the image you can see below, and also some of the entry-level device's specs. The Galaxy A05 will have 4GB of RAM, dual rear cameras, a waterdrop notch, an HD+ screen, a 5,000 mAh battery, and will run... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WHYCIj4

Sony increases PlayStation Plus pricing for the annual plan

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Sony has announced that it is increasing the pricing for its PlayStation Plus subscription service globally for the yearly plans. The price hike goes live starting September 1. The PlayStation Plus service is available in three tiers. The basic PlayStation Plus Essential tier will now cost $80 instead of $60 for the yearly plan. With this tier, you continue getting access to two free monthly downloadable games as long as your membership is active, as well as access to online multiplayer gaming, cloud saves, and discounts on game purchases. The PlayStation Plus Extra tier now... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YKZT5FA

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Officially in Early Development, Bethesda Confirms

The Elder Scrolls 6 has now entered the early development phase, Bethesda has confirmed. In an interview, Bethesda’s Head of Publishing Pete Hines claimed that a portion of its studio has been working on the next Elder Scrolls game, though further news on the same will be revealed years from now. The developer is currently anticipating the launch of its sci-fi space... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gwME20J

Samsung Galaxy A05 appears with a new design in first leaked photo

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Samsung Galaxy A05 has been part of the rumor mill for the past month, and today the affordable smartphone appeared in its first photos. The device was certified by Anatel, the National Telecommunications Agency in Brazil, and the listing came with two photos revealing the front and back. The phone is pictured with a glossy panel with a stripe design in Black, while the front has an Infinity-U type of notch for the selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy A05 Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A05 with a Helio G85 chipset that is LTE-only, with no 5G yet for the A0x series. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5P0Je9j

Kuo: Apple iPhone 15 devices will be lighter, Pro Max running behind schedule

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Apple is introducing the iPhone 15 phones on September 12, and now we learned from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that most of the production issues are fixed. They also shared their expectations of colors – the two iPhone 15 Pro versions will be available in gray, white, black, and blue, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will sell in black, pink, yellow, blue, and green. iPhone 14 Pro Max Issues with stacked CIS, panels, and batteries might have been fixed but the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still arriving last. Kuo revealed the project kicked in late, so mass production schedule lags behind the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hbYt2KG

PS Plus 12-Month Subscriptions Getting a Price Hike, Monthly Free Games for September Announced: Details

Sony has confirmed price hikes for PS Plus’ 12-month plans, which will take effect starting September 6. The price increase will take effect across all tiers and raises the cost by at least 30 percent. The company has also revealed the three free games available to PS Plus members this month, which include the Saints Row reboot, Black Desert, and Generation Zero. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LOfG5vX

Xiaomi phone shipments fell 15.8% in Q2 '23 as market slump continues

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Xiaomi posted its quarterly financial report, and the numbers did not look good for the Q2 period of 2023. The overall revenue declined by 4%, with the smartphone business playing a major part in the lower number. Between April and June 2023, Xiaomi sold 15.8% fewer devices, compared to last year's period. Smartphone performance Q2 2023 Q2 2022 Change Revenue CNY 36.5 billion/ USD 5 billion CNY 42.2 billion/USD 5.78 billion - 13.27% Profit CNY 4.8 billion/USD 658 million CNY 3.6 billion/USD 493 million 33% ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0NfsYhV

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 2 Coming Soon With Performance Fixes, New Ending for Karlach, More

Baldur’s Gate 3 patch #2 is right around the corner, and it is largely aimed at fixing performance issues in Act 3. The update will also add a new optional ending for our Tiefling companion Karlach that provides much-requested closure, and in the future, will expand the epilogue. Larian Studios has also found the bug which prevented 1,500 lines of Minthara content f... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HYg25tj

The Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne special edition is coming on September 7

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Last week Samsung teased a special Thom Browne edition of the Galaxy Z Fold5, now it has confirmed the reveal date – September 7. This comes with a post on X that shows a Z Fold5, though it appears to be a regular version of Samsung’s foldable. Thom Browne devices usually come with the designer’s trademark three color stripe. Have a look back a the Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 special editions, for example. This probably isn’t what the Z Fold5 Thom Browne edition will look like-news The phone is only part of the package. Previously, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Fold2 special editions came... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/slzPgcm

Google Pixel 8 Pro leaks on Google Store

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Google has not done its best to keep upcoming Pixel phones under wraps ahead of their announcements and the Pixel 8 Pro is no different. The Porcelain white version of the upcoming Google flagship was spotted on the Google Store for a brief time period which shows us yet another confirmation of its design. Google Pixel 8 Pro on Google Store While the image is not the best quality, we can see the updated unfied visor house the alleged 50MP main, 64MP ultrawide and 48MP telephoto modules. The cameras are housed next to the LED flash and the infrared temperature sensor which will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/d1pysSL

Starfield’s ‘Boundary Reached’ Message and Potential Exploration Limits Have Raised Concerns Among Fans

A Starfield leak over the weekend raised concerns among fans about its possible limits of exploration. In the leaked clip, it was claimed that players could run non-stop for 40 minutes on a planet, before reaching a dead end in the form of a ‘Boundary Reached’ menu. While some fans are worried that developer Bethesda might have lied to them about the boundless exp... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kIFWw0l

iQOO Z8x to come with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 6,000 mAh battery

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vivo sub-brand iQOO is launching two Z8 devices tomorrow, and today we learned some details about the more affordable Z8x variant. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, while the battery capacity is going to be 6,000 mAh. vivo iQOO Z8x teasers The Z8x is expected to be more affordable than the Z8, similar to the previous mid-range iQOO Z series, but once again it will be the battery champion. The Z8 will have the more powerful Mediatek Dimensity 8200 chipset, though. We also expect some downgrades in the camera department and the charging speed, but the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7CbS2g8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 get One UI 5.1.1 update

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Around the middle of this month, Samsung officially announced the rollout of One UI 5.1.1 to its older foldables, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold4, which got it the day after. One UI 5.1.1 is the build that shipped on the new Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, and it brings some additional features that could prove quite useful. Samsung promised that the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 would receive an update to One UI 5.1.1 in due course, and the rollout has started today in Europe and Asia. The new build is F926BXXU5FWH5 for the Fold3 and F711BXXU6FWH3 for the Flip3. With the update, you get the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YdhuAX2

Realme C51's India launch date announced

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Last week, Realme teased the launch of the Realme C51 in India. Today, the brand announced the C51 will launch in India on September 4. The Realme C51 is being touted as "Charging ka Champion" in India, meaning champion of charging. The C51 will support 33W SuperVOOC charging, which should fill its 5,000 mAh battery from flat to 50% in 28 minutes, assuming it is the same model available in some other countries. The rest of the specs of the Realme C51 launched outside India include the Unisoc Tiger T612 SoC, 4GB RAM, up to 12GB storage, and Android 13-based Realme UI T. It packs a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yvPVj3X

Asus refutes report of Zenfone lineup's discontinuation

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Yesterday, a report by the Taiwanese media claimed Asus is discontinuing the Zenfone smartphone series and will move its employees to the ROG Phone department as a part of its organizational restructuring. However, the brand has released a press statement refuting those claims, saying the report "is not true." Asus Zenfone 10 Asus was also said to cut down the number of employees in its PC departments in China and Taiwan. While Asus hasn't commented about lay-offs in the PC department, the brand assured that its Zenfone and ROG Phone product lineups will not be discontinued. "We... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YHIJDCQ

CMF by Nothing's first products leak ahead of September 26 launch

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At the beginning of this month, Nothing officially introduced its upcoming affordable sub-brand, CMF by Nothing. Then, mere days later, we spotted two of the brand's first batch of products (a smartwatch and a pair of earbuds) getting registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards, meaning they will definitely be available in India. Today, a big leak brings us images of both the earbuds and the smartwatch, alongside a 65W GaN charger. These will allegedly constitute CMF by Nothing's first trio of devices, all launching globally on September 26. The smartwatch is rumored to retail in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bUcvgil

nubia's first 1-inch 35mm camera-equipped phone pictured

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ZTE is unique because of its use of 35mm lens on the main cameras of some of its flagships, like the nubia Z50S Pro and the Axon 40 Ultra before it. And it seems ready to take the next step by delivering a 35mm camera with 1-inch type sensor. Digital Chat Station shared the image of a prototype nubia flagship sitting next to the current nubia Z50S Pro. It puts into perspective just how much bigger the lens and resulting camera module have to be in order to accommodate a 1-inch sensor over the current 1/1.49-inch unit in the Z50S Pro. The tipster goes on to say that the phone in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Pijo7gW

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE product page is live in Kazakhstan

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Samsung has put up the support page for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in Kazakhstan, confirming its imminent arrival as well as yet another market for the upcoming phone. The device has the SM-S711B/DS model number. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is coming in September with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 chipset, depending on the market, a 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED, and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W charging. The phone will have a 50MP main camera, an 8MP telephoto (likely 3x), and a 12MP ultrawide. There's a 10MP selfie camera on the opposite end. Naturally, expect Android 13 with OneUI... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/goeUWiv

Samsung fixes bugs on Galaxy Z Flip5's cover display, improves memory usage

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The new cover display on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (dubbed the "Flex Window") is arguably the biggest upgrade this generation. However, the extensive new functionality needed some polish – Samsung just updated the Always On Display app to fix a couple of annoyances. First, if you’re using an informative/graphics style clock, the new app won’t change its look even if you’re roaming. Previously, the phone would sometimes reset your customizations and you had to apply them again. Change logs for the Always On Display and Good Lock apps for the Galaxy Z Flip5 Second, there was a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6vieSba

Realme GT5 unveiled with 150W and 240W versions, up to 24GB RAM

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Realme’s super-powered phone has arrived on schedule – to summarize the Realme GT5, we only need to tell you that its top version has 24GB of RAM and 240W fast charging. And that top shelf version isn’t that much more expensive than the base model, which is more restrained but still powerful. Realme GT5 There are two versions of the phone – 150W and 240W. The former comes with either 12/256GB or 16/512GB memory configuration, costing CNY 3,000 or CNY 3,300, respectively (a currency conversion for reference: $410/€380/₹34,500 and $450/€420/₹38,000). Realme GT5's 150W... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wgjnbDK

vivo V29e announced with curved AMOLED display, 50MP selfie cam and SD 695

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As expected, vivo announced its vivo V29e today in India as the latest addition to the midrange V-series lineup. The device brings a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50MP front-facing camera with eye autofocus. vivo V29e The back features a dual-tone design with color-changing glass which vivo calls Artistic Design. The Artistic Red variant brings a UV-sensitive back which changes from red to black when exposed to UV light. There's a 64MP main camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide module housed inside the camera rings. vivo V29e... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7ilskxt

Report: Asus to discontinue Zenfone series

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Asus started its Zenfone series back in 2014 and has followed up with regular releases reaching a total of 80 devices under the Zenfone lineup but it seems that may soon come to a close. A new report from Taiwanese media TechNews suggests that Asus is pulling the plug on the Zenfone series. The report cites people familiar with the matter who claim Asus is undergoing an organizational restructuring. The report states that Asus will discontinue its Zenfone division and will move those employees to the ROG Phone department. The restructuring process will also unfortunately result in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ODbGz7d

New Huawei Mate 60 leak confirms dual-color design

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The Huawei Mate 60 is in production, and we've already seen one leaked image suggesting a dual-color design of the back panel. More photos surfaced today from what appears to be an assembling plant, where we saw more color options, confirming the new design and the circular camera island. Huawei Mate 60 units One Huawei Mate 60 smartphone appears in Purple, with the top part of the glass being frosted, while the bottom is clear, making it appear like there are two hues of the same color, depending on the angle the light hits the surface. The ivory-white option has an entirely... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vChrbMJ

Week 34 in review: Galaxy S23 Ultra display and chipset detailed

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The chipset that may power part of the Galaxy S24 lineup next year surfaced. It's the Exynos 2400 and it has a 10-core processor with a Cortex-X4 core running at 3.1GHz, two Cortex-A720 at up to 2.9GHz, another three Cortex-A720 running up to 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 at up to 1.8GHz. It will also feature an upgraded Xclipse 940 GPU boasting twice as many graphics compute units with AMD's RDNA 2 tech. In other Galaxy S24 Ultra news, it will be able to reach a peak brightness of over 2,200 nits - up from the 1,750 nits of the current Ultra. Finally, rumor has it the Galaxy S24 Ultra... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Bla2E6z

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, India and the US

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The first day of school is almost here, so now may be a good time to pick up a new phone – or perhaps a new tablet will be more useful. We’ll also look at some accessories too. USA UK Germany India USA Google is charging $444 for the Pixel 7a. At this price you may as well get the Pixel 7 at $450. This offer also comes with a small discount on Pixel Buds too ($60 off for the Pro and $40 off the Buds A-Series). Google Pixel 7 8/128GB $150 off Read our review ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xT4FejG

Tozo Open Buds review

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Introduction One of the key pillars of a good pair of wireless earphones is how they fit your ears. With varying ear shapes and sizes, getting the right fit for your specific ear shape can be a challenge and that’s where open-ear earphones come in place. These types of earphones don’t just go into your ears but rather rest right around them in an effort to overcome the fit issue. We’ll be taking a look at the Tozo Open Buds - one of the newest releases from the audio-focused brand which currently retail for $56 on Amazon. ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7Fg9d6G

Weekly poll: do you use a screen protector and a case?

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A couple of years ago we asked you whether you still use a screen protector and case – back then most users had a glass protector and a silicone case guarding their phone. Has that changed? Let’s find out. An IP rating is pretty common these days, especially in the high-end segment and even in the mid-range. Plus, Corning keeps releasing more and more durable Gorilla Glass versions. In theory, your phone is tough enough to go commando. Still, there’s a chance that something will break – replacing the screen of a Galaxy S23 Ultra costs $320, for an iPhone 14 Pro Max you would be looking... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9SbJWaA

Weekly poll results: Xiaomi Mix Fold3 sparks excitement at a distance

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Is the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 the best horizontal foldable yet? According to the results from last week’s poll, the answer seems to be a firm “yes”, but with a big catch – so far, Xiaomi has made no plans to bring the Fold 3 to the global market, leaving it as a China exclusive. And that’s a problem for all those would-be buyers that live elsewhere. Some like the foldable well enough that they will try to import a unit, accepting the risks that come with buying a pricey device that has no official support (software and hardware) nearby. The phone’s camera setup – 50MP main, 5x and 3.2x tele... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/iUEMlZH

Sony WF-1000XM5 in for review

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Sony's headphones have somewhat of a cult following. There's no other way to explain why so many people know their model numbers by heart and why they can tell the difference between the WH line (the big, over-the-ear ones) and the WF line. We now have the latest Sony TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation - the flagship WF-1000XM5's and they have some big shoes to fill. The buds come in Black or Silver (which is much more of a beige) and they cost €319/£259/$299. They ship in an environmentally-friendly box with a USB cable and three extra pairs of ear tips, totaling XS, S, M, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/98y5XQA

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's teardown shows its shock dispersion layer

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 unveiled last month is a minor update over last year's Fold4. However, it now uses a new hinge mechanism for a gapless design and also comes with a shock dispersion layer under the flexible folding screen, which we see in the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything's Fold5 teardown video that you can watch below. Once you are done watching the Galaxy Fold5's teardown, you can also watch its durability test by the same YouTuber. We've attached the video below for those who missed it. And if you are planning to buy one, you can read our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1bIlXFm

Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S23

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Introduction If you are looking to buy a compact flagship smartphone in 2023, then this dilemma would have probably come up at least once – "iPhone 14 Pro or Galaxy S23". While those two smartphones are not in the same price range, they are so frequently compared that we decided to pit them head to head and give you the complete breakdown, which is the best one of the two. You can compare the complete specs sheets or check our editor's assessment further below. Size comparison Apple iPhone 14 Pro 206 g ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hYXx7Dg

Sony Xperia 5 V's key specs revealed through Geekbench

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Sony yesterday announced it will unveil the Xperia 5 V on September 1. The company hasn't divulged any smartphone features yet, but a Sony device bearing model code XQ-DE54, and believed to be the Xperia 5 V, has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs. The XQ-DE54 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, runs Android 13, and has 8GB of RAM onboard. However, there could be more RAM options that are yet to be confirmed. The XQ-DE54 scored 2,004 and 5,059 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, respectively, which aligns with what some other phones scored in our Geekbench... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/IRhZO9d

AMD announces Radeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT graphics cards

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AMD has announced its much anticipated mid-range offerings in the Radeon RX 7000 series of graphics cards. The RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT were unveiled today at Gamescom 2023 and will be available starting September 6. The 7800 XT and 7700 XT are based on the same RDNA3 architecture as other RX 7000 series graphics card. Both cards are based on a new Navi 32 GPU, which uses a chiplet design similar to the Navi 31 on the RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX but different to the monolithic design of the Navi 33 on the RX 7600. Radeon RX 7800 XT The 7800 XT features 60 compute units and ray... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/D51d3qo

WhatsApp HD video support is now rolling out

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Great news! WhatsApp is finally adding support for HD videos! No need to double check the date on this article, you haven't accidentally been time-machined back to 2005. It's still 2023, and one of the world's leading messaging services is only now getting round to adding a feature like this. Last week WhatsApp added the also incredibly long overdue support for high resolution pictures, and at that time it promised it would do the same for videos at some later point. Well, that's today. The rollout has started, but of course it's a staged one, so it might take a while before you see... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/sI31Jom

Google releases yet another Android 14 Beta with even more bug fixes

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Android 14 was supposed to have 4 betas. Then Google decided 5 was the appropriate number. Then it issued a last minute bug fix to that fifth beta release. And today we get an even more last-minute bug fix, if we could call it that. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Android 14 Beta 5.2. It's going out today to all device enrolled into the Android Beta Program. Like Beta 5.1, which was released exactly one week ago, it's all about fixing bugs left and right. Here's the changelog straight from Google itself: Fixed various issues that sometimes caused devices to stall when rebooting. ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/gx7CXOR

Honor Magic Vs 2 certified with 35W charging

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Honor is gearing up to bring its Magic V2 to the global market at IFA Berlin alongside another more affordable foldable device but we now get evidence of a third foldable which could launch alongside the other two variants. The Magic Vs 2 aka Magic V Slim appeared in a 3C listing which confirms 35W charging capabilities. Honor Magic Vs 2 (VCA-AN00) certification on 3C database The device which is codenamed Victoria was seen bearing the VCA-AN00 model number is rumored to feature an outward folding screen like the Huawei Mate Xs and Mate Xs 2 which would be a first for Honor. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rU91l54

Moto G54 set to arrive on September 5

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Motorola will launch the Moto G84 in India next Friday, and today, we learned about the arrival of another midranger. The Moto G54 will be introduced on September 5, according to the Chinese division of the company on Weibo. The phone already appeared in some leaked renders earlier this month, and now it was also listed by TENAA, confirming the looks and some key specs and features. Moto G54 teaser We can see the simple dual camera design on the back of the Moto G54, as well as the dent on the side where the power key is, meaning it will double as a fingerprint scanner. In turn... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9M2gPYw

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition arrives with an astrolabe inspired bezel

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Samsung unveiled a new special edition of the Galaxy Watch6 Classic dubbed the “Astro Edition”. It is inspired by the astrolabe, an ancient tool that helped scientists and travelers tell the time and navigate their way. This will be the first special edition Galaxy Watch for the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa). The astrolabe was chosen as it “symbolises the region’s legacy of scientific and innovative contributions, particularly in time, astronomy and mathematics”. The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition is available only in 47mm size and features a “Black Astro”... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VlirwTL

This is the iPhone 15 Pro in Titan Gray, the colorway that will replace gold

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Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro will be unveiled at a special event next month, that's rumored to be happening on September 12. The date itself should become official next week. Unlike its predecessor, which used stainless steel for the frame, the iPhone 15 Pro (and the Pro Max alongside it) are rumored to swap that for a titanium frame. This apparently influences the colorways that the company can offer, and thus gold and purple will be out, to be replaced by Titan Gray and a dark blue, respectively. The image below is a render of what the new Titan Gray hue is expected to look... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Jxja2wO

Intel 14th Gen leak suggests modest generational improvements

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A leaked training video from MSI has revealed information regarding Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core processors. The video has since been hidden but not before the relevant information had already been spotted and shared. The relevant slide in the video compares Intel's current Core i3-13600K, Core i7-13700K, and Core i9-13900K being compared to the next generation Core i3-14600K, Core i7-14700K, and Core i9-14900K. While the i3 and i9 models maintain their core configuration, the i7 model gets four additional E-cores. According to MSI, this results in 17% improvement in average... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ar1xbhG

Oppo is launching Find N3 Flip on August 29 with a triple Hasselblad camera

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Oppo will launch the Find N3 Flip on August 29, the company confirmed today. The clamshell foldable will keep the vertical screen, but will bring the first triple camera in the segment with all three lenses placed on one big circle. They will also get the Hasselblad logo, further hinting at major upgrades. The event will also see the Oppo Watch 4 Pro debut, as the wearable was pictured with a slightly curved screen and two color options. Oppo Find N3 Flip & Oppo Watch 4 Pro The phone was pictured in the hands of Shu Qi, a very popular model and actress in China. Oppo did not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2r9dV18

USB C-to-C cables for iPhone 15 and 15 Plus handled: no MFi, USB 2.0 speeds

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There were some concerns over how Apple will implement USB-C on the upcoming iPhone 15 series. Researcher Majin Bu reports some good news: the new cables will not use Apple’s MFi chips for verification, so third-party cables and accessories will not be restricted (with Lightning, full compatibility is available only on accessories that have been licensed by Apple). It looks like Apple will be using the standard e-markers instead. It’s not all roses, though, Bu confirms that the regular iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will only have USB 2.0 capable ports. This means that they will be limited to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QIsUohx

Samsung announces Odyssey Neo G9 with 57-inch 240Hz Dual UHD screen

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Samsung has announced its flagship Odyssey Neo G9 57" monitor at Gamescom 2023. This new curved gaming monitor features a massive 57-inch ultra-wide panel equivalent to having two 4K displays. The Odyssey Neo G9 57" or G95NC has a VA-type LCD panel with a resolution of 7680 x 2160 and a 1000R curvature. This 32:9 aspect ratio display is equivalent to having two 16:9 3840 x 2160 panels side by side. The 57-inch size is a factor of the ultra-wide aspect ratio and obviously not comparable with displays with other aspect ratios. What's most interesting is that the monitor supports... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6Vd8fDB

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE now rumored to land in September, specs leak again

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 FE has been in the rumor mill for many months now, and the company is still taking its sweet time with the development process. However, we may be getting very close to its release finally. According to a new rumor from a usually reliable source, the Galaxy S23 FE will be released in September. This matches a previously rumored release timeframe of "Q3", which is July to September, so while cutting it real close, Samsung is still well within that window. The handset's specs have also been leaked once again. It will be powered by the Exynos 2200 SoC in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9OyIt4M

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to shatter brightness records and have huge bezels

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra has already been rumored to switch to a flat screen - a first for the Ultra series, but something we've already gotten used to for the non-Ultras. Now we have more news regarding the S24 Ultra's screen, coming from the usually reliable Ice Universe. There's some good news, and some bad news, so let's start with the former. The leakster says the S24 Ultra's maximum / peak brightness will be above 2,200 nits. That's insanely bright, it goes without saying. For comparison's sake, note that the S23 Ultra tops out at 1,750 nits peak brightness, and no... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4EQhGHZ

Check out the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G's camera samples from a weekend in Goa

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iQOO launched the iQOO Z7 in March, which will be joined by the Pro model on August 31. The iQOO Z7 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC and features three cameras - 64MP primary (with OIS and EIS), 2MP depth, and 16MP selfie. The primary camera uses Samsung's 64MP ISOCELL GW3 sensor having an f/1.79 aperture, while the 2MP depth unit has an f/2.4 aperture. The selfie shooter on the front uses the 16MP Samsung S5K3P9SP04-FGX9 sensor with f/2.45 aperture. The selfie camera can record videos in 720p and 1080p resolutions, while the primary camera can shoot videos in up to 4K... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/o6kVF4t

PS5 to Receive Another Rs. 7,500 Discount From August 24 in India: All Details

Sony is running a nine-day-long promotional offer on the PS5 (disc version) console, offering a discount of Rs. 7,500. The sale goes live tomorrow, August 24, and runs until September 2, bringing the price down to Rs. 47,490. The offer will be live across Amazon India, Croma, Flipkart, Games the Shop, Reliance Digital, ShopatSC, Vijay Sales, and other select offline r... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CfkbrUB

Chip designer Arm files for IPO in the US, aims for capitalization of over $70B

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Chip design company Arm, owned by SoftBank Group, filed for IPO in the United States. Market watchers are expecting the offering to be one of the highest for a tech company in history, and it is expected to reach an overall value of over $70 billion. The move comes after SoftBank acquired the final 25% of the company for $16 billion, essentially valuing the chip company at $64 billion. Bloomberg suggested Arm is looking to raise around $10 billion, as the number of official shares that will be in the public offering is not yet revealed. The company said in the filing that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/eoJ102A

Nothing Phone (2) update brings extensive camera improvements

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Nothing today released a significant update to the company's Phone (2) smartphone. The update primarily focuses on camera improvements, with some other quality of life changes thrown in for good measure. First is the more general list of improvements across all cameras: Improved clarity of faces in indoor environments Optimised highlight levels in low light environments Added an [sic] UI element to show when HDR is active Optimised highlight exposure when shooting in HDR Reduced dull tones when shooting in HDR Resolved halo effect issue in Portrait Mode when... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5UlPDf1

Analyst: Apple to delay iPhone 15 Pro Max shipments until October

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Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 15 series in September, and the Pro Max member of the family will be the first smartphone with a periscope camera. According to one analyst, this feature could now cause a delay as Sony is allegedly unable to supply enough sensors time. The disruption is likely to push the iPhone 15 Pro Max deliveries back by four weeks as per 9to5Mac, who quoted the “major equity analyst note”. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max The Apple iPhone 15 series announcement is likely to take place on September 13, with pre-orders to open on September 15, and deliveries... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7gBKa9V

Tecno Pova 5 and Pova 5 Pro's Indian prices revealed, sales begin

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Tecno introduced the Pova 5 and Pova 5 Pro in India last week, and today, the company revealed their Indian prices as both smartphones are now on sale in the country through Amazon.in. Tecno Pova 5 Pro The Tecno Pova 5 comes in Mecha Black and Amber Gold colors in a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration priced at INR11,999 ($145/€130). The Tecno Pova 5 Pro is offered in Dark Illusion and Silver Fantasy colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB, priced at INR14,999 ($180/€165) and INR15,999 ($190/€175), respectively. Tecno Pova 5 The Tecno Pova 5 is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/I624pRJ

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 certified, benchmarked, and pictured in the wild

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 series of budget tablets are expected sometime in Q4 of this year and we have some of the specs thanks to certifications from the FCC, the Wi-Fi Alliance, the Bluetooth SIG, SafetyKorea, as well as the Indian BIS. There's also a Geekbench run for good measure. The image below comes from the SatefyKorea certification. It shows the front of the tablet, revealing little other than the front-facing camera. This is the SM-X115N model, which is expected to be the Galaxy Tab A9. Another model number has also surfaced - SM-X216B - which is expected to be the Galaxy... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HqI9OWT

Microsoft, Activision to Sell Cloud Streaming Rights to Ubisoft to Get UK Regulator's Nod for $69 Billion Deal

Call of Duty maker Activision will sell its non-European streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment to get the biggest deal yet in video-gaming past British regulators, potential owner Microsoft said on Tuesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/J5cumyq

iQOO Z8 surfaces on AnTuTu, Dimensity 8200 confirmed

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The iQOO Z8 popped up on our radar earlier this month for the first time and we expect the handset to be announced in September. Today we got some extra info straight from AnTuTu, confirming some of the specs we already knew and adding some more to the list. Screenshot from the AnTuTu report As initially expected, the device will feature a Dimensity 8200 SoC and the AnTuTu listing reveals that it will have a configuration with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Android 13 with OriginOS 3.0 on top are covering the software side, but once the phone makes it outside of China,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VcSCLvT

Realme GT5 teasers confirm more specs, reveal CPU speed adjustment menu

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Realme GT5 is to debut on August 28, and today, the brand revealed more details about the upcoming flagship on Weibo. We already knew will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, but today we have a confirmation it will be the base 3.2 GHz version of the Qualcomm platform and not the overclocked version used by Samsung and ZTE. The premium device will also have a mighty variant with 24GB RAM and 1 TB storage – a combo that is becoming more prevalent in new flagships, particularly in China. Realme GT5 teasers A teaser on Weibo also revealed a X7 display chip by Pixelworks to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fdFAi8I

Exclusive: This is the Infinix Zero 30 5G with a 50 MP selfie camera and 12GB of RAM

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Infinix's GT 10 Pro launched not long ago as the affordable brand's first serious gaming-targeted smartphone, but there's more to come apparently. According to our anonymous source, Infinix is currently gearing up to launch the Zero 30 5G. This will be the latest member in the ever-expanding Zero family, and you can see it in the exclusive images below. Infinix Zero 30 5G exclusive leaked images The Infinix Zero 30 5G will apparently have a big focus on bringing a premium camera experience to an affordable price point, and the 50 MP front-facing camera will be (excuse the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1TLxJ2R