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Samsung Galaxy S25 in for review

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 is easily the go-to compact Android phone to get. Yes, you can find small phones with better camera systems - Xiaomi's 15 and vivo's X200 Pro mini come to mind - but those aren't as readily available and we'd argue that they won't be to everyone's liking. After years of dominating the smartphone market, Samsung feels comfortable to users, an advantage it shares only with the iPhone, which will make the Galaxy S25 an easy choice for the person looking for a new compact Android flagship. There are no surprises in the retail package. The Galaxy S25 ships with a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oGEMe4t

Samsung's Exynos 2500 chip to debut in the second half of 2025

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With the Samsung Galaxy S25 series out and about without any trace of Exynos 2500, some were quick to assume that we won't be getting an Exynos-powered Samsung flagship this year. However, a confirmation that the company is working on the chipset comes from an unlikely place - Samsung's earnings report. In an earnings call aimed at investors, the Samsung System LSI department shared some info regarding the Exynos 2500. The report says the Korean tech giant is working on refining the flagship SoC and wants to "secure design wins for mobile models scheduled for release in H2... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lCIqAs0

Samsung Galaxy A36 and A56 repairability scores emerge ahead of launch

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The yet to be released Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 appeared in a set of French repairability indices posted by Samsung France. This development is similar to last year when the predecessors for both phones were also listed by Samsung France ahead of their launch. Galaxy A36 repairability score Unsurprisingly, both phones earned similar repairability scores of 8.4/10. The score for the Galaxy A36 is identical to its predecessor, while the upcoming Galaxy A56 gets a 0.1-point reduction in its final score compared to the Galaxy A55. The accompanying table suggests that some... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cJFvu6o

iQOO Z10x gets certified on its way to launch

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The iQOO Z10x was first mentioned in a leak at the beginning of this year, which told us it would be one of four members of the Z10 family, alongside the Z10, Z10 Turbo, and Z10 Turbo Pro. Now the Z10x is one step closer to its release, having been certified for sale in India by BIS. So, naturally, it will launch in India as the successor to the Z9x from April 2024. The Z10x has the model number I2404 and that's everything we know about it so far, unfortunately. We do however know that the Z10 Turbo and Z10 Turbo Pro will sport the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/i1bPFp0

Honor Pad X9a is on the way, certification reveals

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Honor is working on a successor to the low-end Pad X8a which it launched back in August. This will unsurprisingly be the Honor Pad X9a, and it will be offered in the UAE as it's just been certified for sale over there by TDRA. Of course, the device is likely to be available in many more international markets. TDRA also certified the upcoming Honor Pad V9 recently. The X9a that passed through the TDRA's process was Wi-Fi-only and had the model number ELN2-W29. Unfortunately, there are no spec details revealed by the certification. Still, you shouldn't expect this to be a high-end... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xyRVTDn

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review

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Google Photos adds a very useful feature

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Google Photos has now added what we consider to be a very useful feature, albeit it's only available on Android. It's the ability to quickly mirror your photos. You just need to tap the Edit icon on any image, then select Crop, and tap the flip icon. Then all you need to do is tap Save and it's done. Do note that this is only available for photos. This is most useful for selfies, which most phones automatically mirror. That's fine sometimes, but other times you might want to have an accurate representation of what you saw in the viewfinder. Some camera apps do have both... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/E9vhn6i

Nvidia GeForce Now Update Adds Support for Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3 and Pico 4 Ultra

Nvidia GeForce Now has been updated to support mixed reality headsets, allowing gamers to play popular titles via a browser on AR headsets such as the Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, Pico 4 and Pico 4 Ultra. The app currently supports Sony and Microsoft controllers with these headsets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WUf3rPw

vivo T4x 5G and Y59 5G are on their way

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vivo is working on two new smartphones for the Indian market, the T4x 5G and the Y59 5G. Both of these have been certified for sale in India by BIS, the former with the model number V2437 and the latter with the model number V2443. With the BIS certification in tow, the launch of both devices is expected to happen in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, the certification doesn't reveal any details about them. While we don't have any more information about these, for context do note that the T3x started at INR 13,499 when it launched in April of last year. It came with a 6.72-inch... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/k0Nr9dz

Here's the Google Pixel 9a's exact release date

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The Google Pixel 9a has long been rumored to arrive earlier in the year than its predecessors, with the launch said to happen around mid-March. Today a new leak gives us the exact release date, along with the date on which Google will start taking pre-orders for its next affordable Pixel smartphone. So, pre-orders will allegedly start on March 19, and the phone will start shipping on March 26 - which is also when it will become available in stores. Google Pixel 9a leaked image As revealed a few days ago, the Pixel 9a will cost the same $499 as the Pixel 8a in the base version with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/aqho7yw

Nothing Phone (3a) hands-on image leaks along with details about the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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Nothing is launching something on March 4, the company recently announced. Well, two somethings if we go by today's leaks: the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. The Plus is gone after just one generation, it seems. The Nothing Phone (3a) is purportedly pictured below in a heavy-duty case that's meant to protect its design from prying eyes. It can't, however, hide the fact that this will be the first Nothing handset with three rear cameras. According to another rumor from yesterday, it has a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PX32J1B

Samsung Galaxy S25 phones are the first to support some new Qi charging features

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The new Samsung Galaxy S25 family doesn't impress with many meaningful upgrades, but even the little ones are welcome, such as the Qi 2.1 wireless charging support. As the version number implies, the changes are incremental. There's also no boost in wireless charging speed—the S25 Ultra goes up to 25W, while the other two are capped at 15W. It's the same as before. The most meaningful change is the support for magnetic wireless charging accessories. Another neat new feature is the added Automatic Alignment Profile (AAP) Power Transmitters. This feature is mainly car-centric, as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/RpZk5X9

Realme 14 Pro+ review

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Spotify paid out $10 billion to the music industry for 2024

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Spotify has reported that in 2024 it paid $10 billion to the music industry – a new record. It should be noted that this money didn’t all go to artists, various partners such as publishers are also in the mix. The streaming service says that right now over 10,000 artists make over $100,000 each per year on Spotify. You can see a more detailed breakdown here. Some are making big bucks – 1,250 artists made over $1 million and 60 made over $10 million in a year from just Spotify. For context on how things have changed, a decade ago in 2014 the statistic was around 10,000 artists making... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WRrwjdh

Nothing Phone (3a) rumored to have a larger 6.8" screen and a 50MP telephoto camera

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Nothing is expected to launch its first proper flagship this year, the Nothing Phone (3), along with two mid-range models: (3a) and (3a) Plus. It’s not clear which of these three – perhaps all of them – will be unveiled at the March 4 event that Nothing has planned. But now we have a slightly better idea of what one of them will be like. The Nothing Phone (3a) has previously been reported as a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 device. It’s notable that this a-phone will be using a Qualcomm chip instead of a MediaTek one like the (2a) (which had a Dimensity 7200 Pro). Leakster Gadget Bits adds that the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/OdJ7M80

Google Pixel 9a will be more expensive than its predecessor in one version

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Google's Pixel 9a should arrive in mid-March, and ahead of that we now have a leak that gives us detailed pricing for both versions of the device. There is, as the saying goes, some good news and some bad news. Let's start with the good. The entry-level model with 128GB of storage will cost $499, just like the Pixel 8a did last year. And now the bad news. The 256GB version will be $599, which is $40 more expensive than what the Pixel 8a's 256GB variant launched at. The new pricing structure is in line with what Google started doing with the launch of the Pixel 9 family in August,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/brVFSqO

Apple is working on a visionOS version for smart glasses

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Apple's Vision Pro headset has been a flop, according to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. One reason is its price, unsurprisingly, the other one being "its cumbersome design". So Apple is now looking at the future and the next big thing, and apparently smart glasses are it. Thus, the company is said to be currently working on a version of visionOS that's meant for smart glasses. It makes sense to use the same OS that powers the Vision Pro, but the bad news is that Apple smart glasses are apparently still three years away, or even more. Apple allegedly wanted to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rqBik7c

Meta AI chatbot gets better at remembering things you said, and is more personal

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Meta has an AI chatbot called - you're not going to believe this - Meta AI. And it's getting smarter. Meta has announced that the chatbot has received a memory boost, meaning it can now remember more details you share with it in one-on-one WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger chats. Its memory is said to "help it personalize future responses so they're more useful and relevant to you". You can tell it to remember things about you (what you like to do, for example), and it also picks up on important details based on context. Say you ask for breakfast suggestions, and it gives you something with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/yqjEQMC

Asus posts another Zenfone 12 Ultra teaser

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Asus is ready to launch its Zenfone 12 Ultra next week, and we’re getting another teaser for the device. The latest addition showcases a blurred look at the phone’s display. We can make out the punch hole cutout for the selfie cam and some slim bezels with rounded corners. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra teaser Zenfone 12 Ultra is believed to be a repurposed ROG Phone 9 Pro with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED (FHD+ 185Hz), Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and up to 16GB RAM. The upcoming phone is also expected to offer the same cameras with a 50MP main, 32MP 3x telephoto and 13MP ultrawide shooters.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hXxZLRA

iPhone SE 4 breaks cover in new video

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Earlier this month, we saw product dummy units of the upcoming iPhone SE 4, which confirmed the phone’s design. Tipster Majin Bu has now shared a video showing the upcoming iPhone's design in a live video. Here's what the iPhone SE 4 looks like pic.twitter.com/pEyIAJ34VR— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) January 25, 2025 We can see the fourth-gen SE will feature a design that’s a mix between several iPhone generations. The back looks like the previous two iPhone SE generations with a single rear camera and LED flash in the top right corner. The sides and front are mostly in line with the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oAE9v2P

Top 10 trending phones of week 4

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There will be no prizes for guessing which series dominates our trending chart this week. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra rising to the top a few years ago and the Galaxy Unpacked dominating the headlines over the past seven days everyone is busy studying the new Samsung lineup. The Ultra ended up on top, followed by the vanilla Galaxy S25 in second. And if you thought the S25+ made it a clean podium sweep you were wrong - rather it was last year's S24 Ultra in third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13322, 1#] In fact, the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was only teased, also got more attention than the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ejqTouZ

WhatsApp for iPhone could soon get multi-account support

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WhatsApp rolled out multi-account support for Android users in October 2023, allowing people to simultaneously use two different WhatsApp accounts on the same smartphone, eliminating the need to use the app clone feature or rely on the WhatsApp Business app trick. This feature is unavailable for iPhone users, but that should change soon. The folks at WABetaInfo report that WhatsApp is testing multi-account support for iPhone, which should allow iPhone users to use WhatsApp on their phones with two different numbers at the same time. The feature should work on iPhones similarly to Android... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/QqFDSLN

Samsung Galaxy S25 series arrives, Week 4 in review

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It was officially Samsung week in the past seven days and it culminated with Samsung's Unpacked January 2025 event, which saw the unveiling of the Galaxy S25 models and a tease of the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra brought a new rounder design, added a 50MP ultrawide to its camera system, a Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a next-gen Gorilla Armor 2 display that's even more durable, yet still anti-reflective. Not the most inspired yet still not the worst update in the world. We can't say the same of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, which are mostly the same as their predecessors,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/19gkLJP

Samsung hints that an optical blood glucose sensor might be closer than we think

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Non-invasive blood glucose measurement is one of the so-called “holy grails” of modern health tracking. Samsung just recently held the Galaxy Tech Forum in San Jose, California. During the conference, Samsung’s Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Health Team at Mobile eXperience Business, Dr. Hon Pak, elaborated on the company’s work on the hard task. What I’m really excited about is our team, as you may have assumed, we are working on a non-invasive optically-based continuous glucose monitor. I can’t tell you the time [of the launch], but I’m very excited about the progress we... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4q7Kd6b

Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 get TUV Rheinland certification, hinting at imminent release

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It is hardly a surprise that Samsung is working on a new generation of Galaxy A phones. As far as we know, the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 will be unveiled sometime in the middle of March. All three phones were spotted in the TUV Rheinland certification database. Unfortunately, the source isn't particularly rich in information. It does reveal all of the model numbers for each handset. The Galaxy A56 will be available as the SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566B, SM-A566E/DS, and SM-A566E. The Galaxy A36 will carry the model numbers SM-A366B, SM-A336B/DS, SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EqALde0

US Deals: Samsung Galaxy S25 series pre-orders start, here are some alternatives too

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You can’t have missed all the coverage of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch this week. We posted a pricing breakdown a few days ago, but let’s have another look at those prices, what retailers are offering and what alternatives there are. First off, Samsung.com has the traditional free storage upgrade, getting you to 256GB on the Galaxy S25 and to 512GB on the Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra. Additionally, you can trade in an old device to reduce the price and you will be getting Samsung Credit to spend on more stuff. As a reminder, if you pre-reserved a unit, you will have $50 additional... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Fp0YoSA

Check out the 3D models of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 series, unveiled a few days ago, includes four phones - Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S25 Edge. The Edge will get a proper launch later, but the other three phones are already up for pre-orders in key markets. And, if you don't want to walk into the nearest store for a proper look at one of these three phones, we've got you covered with the 3D models of the trio. We partnered with Binkies 3D a few years ago to add 3D models to our specs pages of popular phones so that you can check the designs of these handsets in a better way compared to the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lKdHIuO

Tata buys Pegatron's iPhone making plant in India

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Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing plant in India. Back in March last year, Tata also bought Wistron's operations in India, so it's clearly serious about becoming a big player in electronics manufacturing in India. The acquisition of the controlling stake in Pegatron Technology India has been cleared by the Competition Commission of India. Following the acquisition, Pegatron India will undergo a rebranding to align with the new ownership structure. Tata has already been operating an iPhone assembly plant in Karnataka, acquired via the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Fkwp8Ld

Google Identity Check will help protect your accounts in case of device theft

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Last year, Google introduced several theft protection features for Android, including Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock. Identity Check is the latest security feature that aims to prevent thieves from accessing your digital accounts in case of theft. The feature will require biometric authentication for certain device settings when you are not in a trusted location. If your device is outside one of these locations, you will need to authenticate using your biometrics. This will prevent thieves from changing your device PIN, biometrics, turning off Find My Device,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/deS5Btn

vivo X200 review

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series coverage wrap-up

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Samsung delivered the hotly-anticipated Galaxy S25 phones this week, along with a couple of surprises – it resurrected the “Edge” branding and it is going back into VR (well, it’s XR now). We will start with the trio of phones, the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra. Below we’ve linked all relevant info for them: specs, comparisons, prices, our hands-on review and even a camera shootout between the S25 Ultra and last year’s Ultra. Below that is a list of other relevant links – we’ve put the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at the top. Long story short, there are no curved screen edges here,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Z4XPTnI

ByteDance board member believes there’s a possibility to retain TikTok ownership without divesting

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ByteDance currently has until April 5, 2025 to divest its stake in TikTok to a US-based company as per US President Donald Trump’s executive order from earlier this week. While the app is still available to use freely in the US, it’s been removed from the App Store and Google Play. There are plenty of suitors ready to buy TikTok but one ByteDance board member believes there’s still a chance for a solution that does not involve selling the social media app. Bill Ford, who serves as chairman and CEO of General Atlantic equity firm and is also a member of ByteDance's board of directors,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/YLxwVho

Samsung Galaxy S25 series has support for seamless updates

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The rumors were true - Samsung's flagship smartphone line finally supports seamless updates, with the release of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Korean company has been a holdout for many, many years, and finally implemented the functionality in the Galaxy A55 last year. We assume that was meant to test the waters, and apparently everything has been fine with the A55, so now the feature finally made its way to the S line. What "seamless updates" means is that your device will be unavailable to use for less time when it's updating. That's because the update is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/O0o3NxZ

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra camera shootout, part 2

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Yesterday, we showed you a Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. S24 Ultra camera shootout – now it’s time for part two. Yesterday, we could only shoot photos at the event venue, but today we went wandering around San Jose with both Ultras in hand, so we have more photos to share. Many of the changes (if not most) will be coming from the new Snapdragon 8 Elite ISP – Samsung kept most of the camera hardware the same, all but the ultra-wide module. Starting with the main 200MP camera set to its default 12MP mode, the difference in image processing is more noticeable than it was indoors. The older Galaxy... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0PLKg1E

Samsung reveals the Galaxy S25 Edge's launch month

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Samsung's big "one more thing" moment at yesterday's Unpacked launch event was the Galaxy S25 Edge, previously known as the Galaxy S25 Slim, a smartphone that wasn't announced on stage, only teased - and then showcased to the eager techie crowds. The Galaxy S25 Edge is officially coming "around April", according to a new report quoting an unnamed Samsung representative speaking at the event. That's reasonably in line with past rumors saying it would land in May at the latest. The phone's obvious main selling point will be its thinness, which has been rumored to be 6.4mm but hasn't... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BVGH5lk

Samsung teases the extremely thin Galaxy S25 Edge

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The rumor mill has been filled with talk about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, and today at the end of its Unpacked event where it unveiled the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, Samsung has teased it. But it's called Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. It's been quite a while since the company used the Edge name, but now it's back. Or it will be, later this year. The Edge will be very thin, and it will have only two rear cameras. The Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to arrive in May, so presumably it will get official at some point before that. Based on what's been leaked so far, expect this to be a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/l3beiL1

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+ and S25 hands-on review

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G review

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Samsung's Good Lock gets a redesign

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Good Lock, the app you can use to customize Samsung smartphones even more than the Settings menu usually allows, is getting a new coat of paint just in time for the official launch of One UI 7 alongside the Galaxy S25 family tomorrow. Good Lock's redesign is in line with One UI 7's redesign, unsurprisingly, and it arrives with version 3.0.10.1 of the app. Good Lock now has a list view, and a larger bottom tab area with three icons. There's also a new search tool, and a built-in chatbot which will guide you through using the app. You also get some neat wallpapers and two new widgets... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tOi9ArU

Xiaomi 15 Ultra will get a global launch, exec confirms

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Xiaomi's 14 Ultra was unveiled in China last February, only a few short days before making its global debut at MWC in Barcelona. If you've been wondering whether its successor, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, will also be officially available globally, the answer is yes and it comes straight from Lu Weibing, Xiaomi Group Partner and President. He unveiled the news in a video Q&A with Chinese fans of the brand. Lu also revealed that the 15 Ultra will be made official after the Chinese New Year, which in 2025 falls on January 29. Note that until February 4 there is a public holiday in China, so no... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tbJLOxG

Alleged iPhone 17 series back panel leaks again

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Last month, we saw leaked images of the alleged iPhone 17 Pro with a camera visor instead of the traditional square cutout on the back. That rumor was later refuted, but we now get another image that suggests the 17 series will, in fact, go with the visor design. The latest image was shared by tipster Majin Bu, who holds a solid track record with Apple products. The image showcases two back panels for the iPhone 17 series. We don’t get confirmation on which devices we’re looking at, but we can make up a single camera cutout, possibly indicating one of the more affordable models. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pAbnrsZ

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim to only be sold in these countries

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Last week a rumor claimed that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim would "almost certainly not be offered through US carriers". And today a new rumor brings us the purported list of countries and regions where the S25 Slim will be available. It's not a short list, as it has 39 places on it, but it's very short compared to where Samsung will sell the other three members of the Galaxy S25 family. So, if you've been eyeing the slimmer S25, here's where you'll be able to buy it: Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, France, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kenya,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4Df0lbS

New iPad Air with M3 chip seemingly incoming

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Last year Apple updated its iPad Air and for the first time we got two models - 11" and 13". Both of them use Apple's M2 chipset, but the range is apparently due for an upgrade soon. Legendary leaker Evan Blass has shared an image that seems to indicate that Apple is currently working on two new iPad Airs (with the same 11" and 13" screen sizes), and these will be powered by the M3 chipset. That's still not Apple's current top of the line chipset series, which is the M4 that's featured in the latest iPad Pros, but it's a step up from the M2 for sure. 2024 iPad Air 11'' and iPad... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/W03SbNk

Samsung Galaxy S25 family's price hike to be limited

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Samsung's Galaxy S25 series has long been rumored to arrive with a price hike - in Europe, in Korea, and in India. Today a new report from Samsung's home of Korea details things a bit further. It's good news and bad news. The bad news is that a price hike is indeed coming, at least in Korea. The good news is that it will apparently only apply to the models with 512GB of storage. The 256GB versions will have the same launch price as their predecessors. The actual level of the price hike is even better news as it's rumored to be KRW 15,400, which at the current exchange rates... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SQcnVZa

Instagram announces Edits, its CapCut rival

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TikTok wasn’t the only high-profile app banned in the US recently, as fellow ByteDance video editing app CapCut also went dark. Meta wasted no time capitalizing on the situation and announced its own free video editor for creators called Edits. The app is currently on pre-order in the US App Store and is expected to go live next month. Instagram head Adam Mosseri also confirmed that an Android version is “coming soon”. Edits app interface Edits allows users to capture and edit footage for vertical-style videos, which can then be posted on any platform. If you choose to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cXGsflV

TikTok is live again in the US after 13 hours in the dark

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TikTok users in the United States can celebrate as their beloved app is back online. 170 million Americans were greeted on Sunday with the news of the app's ban, and upon opening it, they encountered a pop-up indicating that the law prohibiting TikTok has been put into effect. After 13 hours, the app reported that it was working on restoring services and expressed gratitude to President Trump for offering "the necessary clarity and assurance" that the company will not face penalties if it continued its operations. Notifications from TikTok app during ban and after ban President... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/y28Nntb

Oppo Find N5 super thin body showcased once again

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Oppo is releasing the Find N5 in February, and a product manager at the company shared more photos of the foldable, this time demonstrating its thin profile next to an iPhone 16 Pro Max. The unfolded device is as thick as two CNY1 coins stacked on top of each other, meaning it is about 3.7 mm. This means it will be just the second smartphone in the world, foldable or not, to go lower than the 4 mm threshold (the first was the Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold). Oppo Find N5 The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the device with model number PKH110 was... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/u0Cq1ch

Top 10 trending phones of week 3

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With two days until the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year our trending chart is experiencing the proverbial calm before the storm. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's specs page, containing all the rumors we have yet, is still the most popular on our website and the Poco X7 Pro retained its second place. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13582, 1#] The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ slipped to fifth, allowing the Galaxy A55 to add one more podium spot to its legacy. Galaxy S24 Ultra rose to fourth, undoubtedly boosted by the many comparisons you guys are doing to its successor. Newly announced Realme... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/nSzukdO

Deals: Redmi Note 14 series goes on sale, OnePlus 13 512GB gets a discount

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The OnePlus 13 was originally unveiled a while back, but it is a new arrival in Europe. The phone exudes “flagship” with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 6.82” 1440p+ LTPO display, three 50MP Hasselblad cameras, an IP68/IP69 rating and a 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support. Check out our written review and our video review for a closer look. Note that we’ve only linked the 16/512GB variant as that currently has a €150 discount (dropping its price to match the 12/256GB variant). OnePlus 13 ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/grNVous

Weekly poll: which Honor Magic7 model is the right one for you?

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While not new, the Honor Magic7 Pro and Magic7 Lite arrived in Europe earlier this week – on Wednesday, the Lite went on sale while the Pro went on pre-order. Then, a day later, the Magic7 RSR Porsche Design joined them. First, the Pro and RSR models are mostly the same – the latter stands out with a bespoke design, a larger 5,850mAh battery (the global Pro has a 5,270mAh battery) and a different telephoto camera. Honor Magic7 Pro The Honor Magic7 Pro has a gently curved 6.8” display, a 10-bit LTPO panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate, plus Dolby Vision and HDR support and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Ba0ME8r

Weekly poll results: the vanilla Redmi Note 14 emerges as the unlikely victor

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Well, here’s a surprise – last week’s poll revealed which is the best-liked model in the Redmi Note 14 series and it isn’t the Pro+ with its fancy curved display and 200MP camera. No, that one came in second. The most preferred of the series is actually the vanilla Redmi Note 14 5G. Yes, specifically the 5G model – while a few like the Redmi Note 14 4G, both it and the Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G proved to be a lot less popular than their 5G siblings. Maybe this is a sign for Xiaomi to simplify the product line and only offer 5G phones going forward. Looking at the series as a whole,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/8peghcQ