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Weekly poll results: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2 show promise

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The results from last week’s poll are in and Tecno’s new foldables are doing pretty well. However, there is a lot riding on reviews as getting the thumbs up can double the popularity of the new V-foldables. The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 drew criticism for reusing the Dimensity 9000+ chipset from its predecessor. On the plus side, Tecno managed to keep the price lower than competing horizontal foldables and brought a major battery upgrade this generation (+750mAh capacity and faster charging). The Tecno Phantom V Flip2 does have a different chipset from its predecessor, but it’s not an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EdWZnaN

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE pre-orders start, but there are better offers to consider

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE this week, alongside two premium tablets. But is any one of them actually worth it? Let’s look at the phone first. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts at $650 and you can get up to $400 worth of trade-in credit. Additionally, you can pick up other FE gadgets, the Galaxy Watch FE and Galaxy Buds FE, at half price. We will have a look at the accessories in a moment. The FE will receive 7 OS updates and 7 years of security patches. Will a device with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage still be usable in 7 years? Who knows, Android is not as slim as it once was and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/kSixgry

Apple iPhone 16 review

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Huawei Mate 70 Pro appears in a live image with five rear cameras

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Huawei launched the Mate 60 Pro last year in August, and if the brand follows a similar timeline for its successor, the Mate 70 Pro should go official next month. We haven't heard anything from Huawei about the Mate 70 Pro's launch yet, but its live image has surfaced online, corroborating a previous design leak of the Mate 70 Pro sporting a circular camera island. The source says that the Huawei Mate 70 Pro pictured in the image below is held by a company executive. It features five rear cameras, and the screen will be curved on all sides. The phone's design is concealed with a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oBtIdZs

Caviar announces custom Huawei Mate XT Ultimate covered with 24k gold, costs over $14k

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Caviar, known for its custom luxury devices, is back with another customized device. We are talking about the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate tri-folding smartphone, which was unveiled earlier this month in China in black and red colors and has a base price of CNY19,999 ($2,850/€2,555). Caviar's customized Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is part of its Rich Colors collection and has two versions - Black Dragon and Gold Dragon. The Black Dragon model is inspired by the Xuanlong Dragon from Chinese mythology and is wrapped in black crocodile leather, resembling the scales of the Xuanlong Dragon. It's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/eotMxBG

Honor 200 Lite goes on sale in India

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The Honor 200 Lite, introduced last week in India, is now on sale through Amazon.in and Honor's Indian website. It comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration priced at INR17,999 ($215/€190) with three color options - Starry Blue, Cyan Lake, and Midnight Black. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12948, 1#] The Honor 200 Lite has the Dimensity 6080 chip at the helm and runs Android 14 with MagicOS 8 on top. It packs a 6.7" 1080p 90Hz AMOLED screen and is fueled by a 4,500 mAh battery with 35W charging support. The Honor 200 Lite also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and sports four... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Qt04pKs

Next-gen Vision Pro to feature AI spatial computing

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Ming-Chi Kuo, a highly regarded Apple analyst, says Apple plans to kick off mass production of its next-gen Vision Pro in the second half of 2025. Its key selling point will be AI spatial computing enabled by the Apple M5 chip. Apple's current Vision Pro device is powered by the M2 chip, so the M5 will significantly improve performance. This, in turn, will enable better AI capabilities, which are crucial for spatial computing. Apple wants to make the human-machine interface more intuitive and efficient by combining Apple Intelligence, eye tracking and gesture control. And the M5's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Mao17tQ

Microsoft to Merge Xbox and Game Pass Apps on iOS and Android, Rolls Out New Features on PC, Consoles

Microsoft said Wednesday that it would be merging features from the Xbox Game Pass app to the Xbox app on mobile platforms this week. The new streamlined Xbox app with Game Pass features will be available on iOS, Android and iPadOS. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/W98YyuX

Oppo Reno12 Pro Manish Malhotra Limited Edition launched in India

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Oppo launched the Reno12 Pro in India in July in Sunset Gold and Space Brown colors. These are now joined by a new version called the Oppo Reno12 Pro Manish Malhotra Limited Edition. Oppo partnered with Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra for this limited edition Reno12 Pro, with its design inspired by Indian culture. Oppo's Indian branch also said that its collaboration with Malhotra for this smartphone is "not just a fusion of fashion and technology; it is a celebration of our rich cultural heritage." The difference between the Oppo Reno12 Pro Manish Malhotra... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/p18nKs5

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 in for review

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This is Xiaomi's Smart Band 9 and it's now on sale in Europe for €40/£35. It ships in a small box with a proprietary magnetic pin charger ending on a USB-A port. The smart band's easily detachable body lends itself nicely to accessories - we received the dual-tone leather strap (normally £18) and the running clip (£8), which lets you attach the band to your sneakers. Running clip and leather strap Because of a differences in dimensions, the running clip 9 is only compatible with the Smart Band 9. So what's new on the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 compared to the 8? It's ever... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/NQP1jvH

Dimensity 9400 inside Oppo Find X8 Pro tops AnTuTu 10

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A new AnTuTu listing just came out, featuring Oppo's upcoming Find X8 Pro flagship phone running on what appears to be the unannounced Dimensity 9400 SoC. This leak comes right after a Geekbench scoresheet showing the chipset's CPU prowess. Interestingly, the combined AnTuTu 10 score beats every chipset we currently have in our database. The 2,880,558 points it got is way above what we've seen from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or even Apple's M4 (although AnTuTu doesn't recommend cross-platform comparisons). AnTuTu 10 listing However, an earlier entry for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Aj7lryg

Watch the Xiaomi 14T series unveiling here

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Today is the day of the Xiaomi 14T series global launch. It is exactly a year after the 13T series launched and once again we expect to see two models: Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro. Once again, the pair will feature cameras co-engineered with Leica, plus high quality displays and high-end chipsets. We’ve seen many leaks that detail the specs, but the event is about to start, so let’s focus on the official details. The event starts at 2:00pm GMT. Unlike its predecessor, the Xiaomi 14T Pro will support wireless charging (at 50W) in addition to super-fast wired charging (120W). You... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uqsJeok

PS Plus Monthly Games for October Include WWE 2K24, Dead Space and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

Sony has revealed the slate of PlayStation Plus monthly games for October. Next month’s free PS Plus titles include wrestling sim WWE 2K24, survival-horror shooter Dead Space, and visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VIBDHdu

Samsung Galaxy Ring receives its first software update

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring, unveiled in February and launched in July, is receiving its first software update. The update comes with firmware version Q50XWWU2AXH1 and requires a download of just 0.64MB. It isn't bringing much, after all. The changelog says, "The stability of Bluetooth connection, and Samsung Health has been improved," without getting into the specifics. The update is seeding in the US, and the rollout should expand to other regions soon. You can read our Samsung Galaxy Ring review if you plan to buy one. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PMX5WB9

Watch the vivo V40e's launch live

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The vivo V40e teased last week will be unveiled today in India with an "irresistible blend of style and camera technology." The launch will begin at 12 PM IST (6:30 AM UTC), and you can follow it live with us by joining the YouTube stream below. vivo hasn't detailed the V40e's specs sheet, but the brand has revealed its design and key specs, including a 6.77" 120Hz 1080p curved display, 5,500 mAh battery, and 80W charging support. The vivo V40e will come in Royal Bronze and Mint Green colors and feature three cameras - 50MP primary (Sony IMX882, OIS), 8MP ultrawide, and 50MP... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ZoUOskw

Amazon slip up reveals Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro prices and generous launch promo

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Amazon Italy slipped up and revealed the Xiaomi 14T series early. It was quick to hide it, but not quick enough – one of our readers saw it and tipped us immediately (thanks!). Xiaomi 14T (images by Amazon Italy) We won’t have to wait long for the official reveal, it’s happening on September 26 (Thursday) and the promo will run until October 31. And there will be an impressive promo – a free Redmi Pad Pro (6/128GB, valued at €330) and a free 120W charger (valued at €60) will be included. The Xiaomi 14T Pro will be available in 256GB and 512GB variants, priced at €800 and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/c9LQ4fX

Nothing Ear (open) in for review

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This is the Nothing Ear (open) - the flamboyant maker's entry into the open-ear TWS market. The buds ship in a semi-transparent charging case with a USB-C cable. The Nothing Ear (open) combine behind-the-ear silicone hooks with Nothing's standout transparent look. Nothing says the buds have a three-point balance system with the hooks enabling a secure fit. Each bud has a custom diaphragm with a titanium coating, an ultralight, yet large 14.2mm driver. Nothing says the shape reduces distortion and enhances low frequencies. The titanium helps with high notes. The Nothing Ear... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AjwFrC3

The Galaxy A16 5G will use the Dimensity 6300 in India and Thailand

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While the renders of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G didn’t cause much excitement, the promise of 6 years of updates (that includes six major OS updates and six years of patches) caused quite a stir. The phone inched closer to official status today with Samsung India putting up support pages and Thailand’s NBTC certifying the phone. Well, one version of the phone, anyway, SM-A166P/DS. This is the same model number as on the support page for India. This version appeared in benchmark results a while back with a Dimensity 6300 chipset. Later, a different model, SM-A166E, showed up with an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ytCINoq

Nothing Ear (Open) leaks in full ahead of imminent unveiling

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Nothing is entering the open-ear earbud market in just a few hours, with the unveiling of the Nothing Ear (Open), scheduled for September 24 at 14:00 UK time (15:00 CET, 9 AM in New York, 6 AM in California, and 18:30 in India). And now, ahead of the official announcement, the Ear (Open) have been leaked as you can see from the images below. The earbuds have a semi-transparent design which is Nothing's trademark of course. Each bud has a 14.2 mm driver made of titanium-coated polyethylene terephthalate. Each has a 64 mAh battery, and there's a 635 mAh battery in the case. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CHWT8Em

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE unboxing video leaks along with US pricing

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Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE was supposedly coming next month, according to a past rumor, then last week we heard it could drop this week, but that hasn't happened yet. In the meantime, the phone just keeps on leaking, as it's been doing for quite a long time now. An official unboxing video has been outed by legendary leakster Evan Blass over on X. It confirms the spartan box, also the fact that it's black cardboard. You aren't getting a charger, but hopefully by this point you weren't expecting one anyway. The S24 FE will be offered in blue, Graphite, gray, Mint, and yellow. The video... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/8zgRHhl

Oppo Find X8 will pack a bigger battery than the X7 even though it's thinner and lighter

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Oppo's upcoming Find X8 has already been confirmed to beat Apple's iPhone 16 Pro at the bezel game, and now an intriguing new detail has been made official by an Oppo exec over on Weibo. The Find X8 will be smaller, thinner, and lighter than the Find X7 was. It will also have a smaller camera bump. But at the same time, it will pack a larger battery than the X7's 5,000 mAh cell. Oppo Find X8 (bottom) next to an iPhone 16 Pro (top) That is, needless to say, quite a feat of engineering. Zhou Yibao, the exec in question, promises us that the phone will feel amazing in the hand. For... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/eBbGO0P

iPhone 16 Pro users are facing touchscreen issues

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Users online report touchscreen issues on the iPhone 16 Pro. The phone appears to fail to register some swipes and taps, which significantly impacts functionality. The issue is being observed on both iOS 18 and iOS 18.1. It is believed that the palm rejection algorithm is to blame here because the issue is more prevalent around the edges of the screen, especially around the Camera Control button. The software will sometimes ignore touches around the edges for a short while after other parts of the screen have come in contact with your hand. Some speculate that the reason for such an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1yKulWD

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro series launch date officially announced

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Xiaomi promised to launch the Redmi Note 14 Pro series this week, and we finally know the date. The new phones will arrive on September 26 with a strong body and improved durability. The launch will be the landing ground for the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro+, which will have slightly different designs - the Pro has a colored camera island, and the Plus has a back glass. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro features The Redmi Note 14 Pro series will be both IP68 and IP69K certified. This means the phones can withstand immersion in water and water jet sprays, dust ingress, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/u5dO6zp

Mediatek Dimensity 9400 chipset beats Apple A18 Pro in GPU benchmark

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Mediatek is expected to release the Dimensity 9400 chipset next month. It will have the Immortalis-G925 graphics unit by Arm, which the Taiwanese company claims will be “the highest performing, most efficient GPU to date.” Recent benchmarks confirmed this might be true regarding raw power. The GPU scored 134 fps in the GFX Aztec 1440p off-screen Vulkan benchmark, which is much higher than the 72 fps on the Apple A18 Pro and the 95 fps on last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The Aztec test is part of the GFXBench suite, designed to simulate an intensive 3D game-like environment and push... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/H9yRbIh

Top 10 trending phones of week 38

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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max extended its streak on top of our chart in week 38, but its siblings didn't do so well in the second week of their existence, giving other phones in our database a better chance to shine. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13123, 1#] Huawei Mate XT Ultimate ended up second, ahead of the vanilla iPhone 16. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra came in fourth with the Galaxy A55 climbing back up to fifth. The iPhone 16 Pro fell to sixth position, just ahead of the Redmi Note 13 Pro. We then have the Galaxy A15 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which kept its place in the top 10,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BsNr56C

Galaxy S25 Ultra is thin all around, iOS 18 is out, Week 38 in review

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the hottest story this week. We learned that it will be thinner than the Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.2mm and that it will have thinner side bezels too - enough to outdo Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro Max. We also learned the battery capacities of the S25 series - a 4,900mAh unit in the S25+ matches its predecessor, the S25 will have the same 4,000mAh unit as its predecessor, and unsurprisingly, the S25 Ultra will match the S24 Ultra's 5,000mAh unit. Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Ultra thickness confirmed by... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ur19DRB

Weekly poll results: it's a bad start for the iPhone 16 series as people look for alternatives

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Things aren’t going the way Apple was hoping. Before September, analysts reported that Apple would be building more iPhone 16 phones, mostly upping the number of Pro models produced. Now that the first week of pre-orders is done, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo compiled data that shows that pre-orders are down and it’s mostly the fault of the two Pro models (the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus numbers actually went up!). Let’s look at the results from last week’s poll to try and figure out what went wrong. Apple didn’t increase the prices, which was great to see. The higher charge rates over USB-C and MagSafe... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/s5pcdR2

Tecno Pop 9 5G's key specs, price segment, design, and launch date revealed

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Tecno launched the Pop 8 last October, and next week, on September 24, it will unveil the Pop 9 5G. Tecno said the Pop 9 5G will be priced under INR10,000 ($120/€110) and feature a 48MP camera on the rear, using a Sony IMX582 sensor. It will be sold in India through Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website revealing the smartphone's design and key specs. The Tecno Pop 9 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC and have two configurations - 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB. It will feature a 120Hz punch-hole display and pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pQAoce4

Here's how fast the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ will charge

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Samsung's Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ are expected to be unveiled in January, and they are currently on a very slow march through various regulatory authorities across the world, receiving certifications. The 3C certification in China has today revealed a pretty disappointing fact. Both of these phones will have the exact same maximum charging levels as their predecessors. So, the Galaxy S25 will charge at up to 25W, while the Galaxy S25+ will go up to 45W. That's via USB-C, of course. Wireless charging speed isn't revealed through the 3C certification unfortunately, so we'll have to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/md7gBZ6

Apple iPhone 16 Pro in for review

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Ever since Apple made its first big iPhone in 2014 (happy anniversary, iPhone 6 Plus), the smaller Pro model has been sitting in its shadow. Most years saw a specs disparity with the Pro Max model getting some form of advantage - like the 5x zoom camera, which was only offered on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This year, on the other hand, the smaller Pro shines alongside its bigger counterpart. Size aside, this is every bit a Pro iPhone as the Pro Max. They even share the same two-accessory retail box - you get a braided USB-C cable and a SIM tool. So what's new? The iPhone 16 Pro has a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bIE8u7a

iPhone 17 family to have big display upgrades

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The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim (which will replace the Plus model since it's not selling well at all), iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all come with significant display upgrades next year, according to Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants. Young says the iPhone 17 will finally get 120 Hz refresh rate and an LTPO OLED panel, meaning it will be able to vary the refresh rate down to very low rates, possibly even 1 Hz. This has been a very long time coming, since Apple still, even with the iPhone 16 family, gatekeeps high refresh rate for the Pro models. Alongside the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7AfpwkX

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold wired charging support officially confirmed and it's disappointing

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If you've been wondering why our testing revealed the fact that the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold takes a whopping one hour and 36 minutes to fully charge, the answer is quite simple - but not great news. It turns out that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the slowest wired charging support of all Pixel 9s. It tops out at just 21W. This unfortunate number has finally been confirmed directly by Google today. So with that context in mind, it's no surprise that the search giant's second foldable smartphone takes so long to charge. If you're wondering why Google would pull something like this,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ofQYwAD

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard cases leak

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra will arrive this year with no vanilla model alongside them, according to multiple rumors. Today, the Book Cover Keyboard cases for both models have been leaked. The new keyboard has a dedicated Galaxy AI key, because it's 2024 and of course it does. This is housed next to the Alt key on the right side. It could be similar to the Windows Copilot key in terms of functionality, but more details aren't known at this point. AI key The AI key replaces the Lang key from previous Galaxy Tab keyboards. Samsung will, as always, offer two versions of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WcGFReK

It’s official: Huawei Mate XT Ultimate will make its way outside of China after all

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Huawei shipped the first units of its first tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate earlier today in China and if you were left wondering whether the device would ever make its way outside of its home market then we have some good news! We can now confirm the Mate XT Ultimate will launch globally in Q1 2025. With a starting price of CNY 19,999 ($2,800/€2,550) in China, Mate XT is already one of the most expensive bits of tech you can purchase, and when we factor in the price fluctuations between China and the rest of the world, that cost could balloon to well over $3,000/€3,000 for international... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/XONIeD3

Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro's earliest announcement date revealed

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Oppo is introducing ColorOS 15 on October 17 with - you guessed it - a focus on AI. And if you were wondering when the company's next flagship smartphone line would be getting official, we now sort of have an answer. According to Digital Chat Station over on Weibo, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro could be unveiled as soon as October 21. Not sooner than that, it seems. But it's reasonable to assume it could be later. Not much later, since Chinese companies are all competing with each other to launch new flagship products as soon as possible each year. Oppo Find X7 Ultra The Find X8 and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xb6s342

Apple Intelligence is finally unleashed thanks to iOS 18.1 public beta

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It's finally here - sort of. Following the disappointing launch of iOS 18 on Monday without any Apple Intelligence features, today these have finally become available to the regular, non-developer public. But only if you are willing to try out iOS 18.1 (or iPadOS 18.1), as its first public beta has now come out following a period of developer-only testing. Keep in mind that the beta might have plenty of issues and bugs, so it's generally not recommended to install on your main device. If you do want to try your luck, then you need to go to Settings > General > Software Update, tap the info... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/il7fAgO

Sony 1000XM5 headphones get pink versions

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Not long ago Beats decided to Kardashianize the Studo Pro headphones with some new colors, and today - coincidence or not - Sony is following suit. Only there's no Kim Kardashian here, and we're only getting one new color, not three. Both the WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones and the WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds are now being offered in pink. This seems to be true across regions, but the exact name of the new colorway will vary by locale for some reason. Rest assured that it is, however, the exact same pink everywhere. The products are identical in every other respect... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ZsvWNQ2

One UI 6.1.1 update makes it to the Galaxy S22, Fold4, Flip4, and Tab S8

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Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 6.1.1 for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip5, and Galaxy Z Fold5 on Monday, and today the company is pushing the update to these devices' predecessors along with some tablets. We're talking about the Galaxy S22 family, the Fold4, Flip4, and the Galaxy Tab S8 models. As usual with such updates, the rollout begins in Samsung's native South Korea. For the Galaxy S22 family, it's rolling out as software version S90xNKSU5EXH7 with a download size of over 2.8GB. The Galaxy Z Flip4 gets version F721NKSU4GXH7, while the Fold4 has... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hKVzDjr

Android 15 release date leaks

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Google has already sent the Android 15 code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it hasn't released an update for its supported Pixels yet. That has been rumored to arrive next month, and today we finally have a purported release date. According to a new report, Google will start the over-the-air rollout of the Android 15 update for Pixels on October 15. This report also comes with the caveat that things could still change from now until then, especially if some show-stopping bugs are found in the meantime. Android 15 will be available for the Pixel 6 and newer devices.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WFpw8Gj

Xiaomi overtook Apple in terms of global sales for August

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Xiaomi claimed the number two spot in Counterpoint Research’s global monthly sell-through volumes for August. The Chinese brand outpaced Apple which came in third place while Samsung retained the leading spot. Xiaomi’s shipment figures in August remained flat but Apple’s seasonal decline in shipments ahead of the iPhone 16 series launch played a pivotal role that led to its declining market share. Redmi Note 13: Pro 4G, Pro 5G, Pro+ 5G On the other side, Xiaomi has been growing rapidly in 2024 with 22% year over year growth in sales volume. Counterpoint analyst point out... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GJ5eXab

Samsung halts One UI 6.1.1 rollout for the Galaxy S23 Ultra

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On Monday Samsung started pushing the update to One UI 6.1.1 to the Galaxy S23 family in Europe, India, and other markets. Today the company has suspended the rollout for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The reason is a bug that is causing ghosting in pictures captured at zoom levels between 16x and 19.9x. This issue doesn't affect any other phones, so only the rollout for the S23 Ultra was halted. The company is currently working on addressing the issue. Once it's done that, it will re-release the update with it fixed. Right now it's unclear how long this will take, but hopefully it won't be more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/t7X6y3h

EU court finds Qualcomm guilty of predatory pricing

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The EU's second highest court confirmed an earlier verdict and found Qualcomm guilty of what is known as predatory pricing. However, the court reduced the fine from €242 million to €238.7 million. The case concerns Qualcomm's contract with British software maker Icera, which is now part of Nvidia. Between 2009 and 2011, Qualcomm sold chips below cost. This practice aims to exclude other competitors from the potential deal. Qualcomm has put forward numerous appeals, including one that claims the Qualcomm-Icera deal accounted for just 0.7% of the Universal Mobile Telecommunications... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/J5zyZKE

Here's the first iPhone 16 Pro unboxing video

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Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 family last week and they will all become available this Friday, on September 20. Be that as it may, someone has already gotten their hands on an iPhone 16 Pro - somehow. Naturally (and thankfully) they also decided to film their unboxing of the phone. Not just that, but they have also provided us with a look at how the Camera Control behaves in real life. This new button is more than just a two-step camera shutter button (hi, Sony), featuring multiple sensors that make it incredibly versatile. iPhone 16 Pro Unboxing pic.twitter.com/oiUtk5F928— Majin Bu... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/p0dj5ML

A game of milimeters - Galaxy S25 Ultra to have thinner bezels than iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Apple just dropped the new iPhone 16 Pro Max with a massive 6.9-inch display with thinner bezels. Importantly, the display is bigger than the Galaxy S24 Ultra's and its bezels are thinner than Samsung's current flagship. But according to Ice Universe, the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra will match the iPhone 16 Pro Max' 6.9-inch diagonal. It will slim down the bezels by 0.2mm compared to the S24 Ultra, which means Samsung's upcoming flagship will have slimmer bezels than the Pro Max iPhone. The rumor comes alongside a render of the Galaxy S25 Ultra next to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It matches... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QMGtbc6

The Realme GT 6 is getting Magic Compose AI feature in a partnership with Google

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Realme has partnered with Google to introduce new AI features to its phones. The Realme GT 6 will soon be updated with six AI functions, including the new Magic Compose, as well as AI features that we’ve seen on other Realme phones. Magic Compose will be accessible in the Messages app. It allows you to answer texts without typing at all, as the feature will automatically offer possible responses. And if you do decide to write something up yourself, the AI can help you rewrite it in a particular style (from official to whimsical). Initially, Magic Compose will be available in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/bEyf51L

HMD Skyline brings its Lumia looks to India

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The HMD Skyline was originally unveiled back in July as a Lumia doppelganger, and today it's finally made its way to India, where it's now available for INR 35,999 at Amazon. For that amount of cash you get the Neon Pink version, as it's the only one in stock at the moment. The HMD Skyline has a 6.55-inch 1080x2400 P-OLED display with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset at the helm, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 108 MP main rear camera with OIS, a 50 MP 2x optical zoom telephoto camera, a 13 MP ultrawide, a 50 MP selfie camera, and a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DMoFm4Y

iPhone 16 Pro battery replacement will cost more than for any other iPhone

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Apple has decided to hike the price of battery replacement for its latest premium smartphones, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The company is charging 20% more for these than for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Not just that, but keep in mind that battery replacement for the entire iPhone 15 family costs the same. Now though we have a price gap between the 16 Pros and the 16 non-Pros as well as all other iPhones that came before them. The replacement for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will cost you $119, while for the vanilla iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus it's $99 -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6gkSeCE

Apple Watch sleep apnea detection is now FDA certified

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Following the FDA authorization of the new Hearing Aid mode for the AirPods Pro 2 last week, today Apple has another wearable in a similar situation. The sleep apnea detection for the Apple Watch is now FDA certified. This will work with the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2. The Apple Watch Series 10 will be released on September 20. The feature will be part of watchOS 11, which is expected to go out today. Once you enable it, it needs ten nights of sleep tracking data over a 30-day period to determine whether you may have sleep apnea. It also offers insights into sleep... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/H3SPgjO

Android 15 will finally catch up with iOS when it comes to notifications

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Have you ever been annoyed by receiving a ton of expired notifications on your Android tablet? You are not alone. However, with Android 15, Google is finally introducing a solution to the problem by syncing your notifications across devices. Buried deep in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1, Mishaal Rahman of Android Authority found evidence that Google is working on the said feature. It will allow you to sync notifications, so once you dismiss them on one device, they will disappear from the notification shade on your other Android devices assigned to your Google account. Unfortunately,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/m67yxTk

Pixel 9 Pro Fold snaps in durability test

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Last year’s Google Pixel Fold failed JerryRigEverything’s bend test so we’ve been waiting to see if its successor - the Pixel 9 Pro Fold can survive the durability test. The start is promising – the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protected cover screen scratches at level 6 on Mohs hardness scale while the main UTG screen is covered in plastic and scratches at a level 2. It’s all downhill from there as the host adds sand and small rocks on the main screen which immediately find their way inside the device and its hinge. The bend test starts at the 5:40 mark in the video, and like last year,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/b5D8yRx

Samsung, Xiaomi and other makers found guilty of colluding with Amazon and Flipkart

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Samsung, Xiaomi, and other major smartphone companies are guilty of breaching antitrust laws, according to regulatory reports. Reuters revealed that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) found that Amazon and Flipkart violated local competition laws by giving preference to select makers, hurting other companies. Samsung Galaxy M35 is cheaper on Amazon India, compared with offline stores The CCI posted a 1,027-page report on Amazon, colluding with Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, Realme, and OnePlus. All these companies had "exclusive phone launches," breaking competition law. Similar is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AE1N8kL

Top 10 trending phones of week 37

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Apple's new lineup is here and expectedly it took our trending chart by storm. The iPhone 16 Pro Max was by far the most popular phone in our database in week 37, with the 16 Pro taking the silver medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13123, 1#] The vanilla iPhone 16 completes the all-Apple podium, while another exciting new product to come out this week ended up fourth. Huawei's Mate XT with its tri-fold design will likely only sell in very limited numbers, but there's clearly no shortage of interest from the general public. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra came in fifth with the Galaxy A55... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1KLjvkr