Sony WF-1000XM4 long-term review

The Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earphones have been on the market for a while now and have built up a reputation for themselves. Widely praised for their audio quality and especially their active noise cancellation feature these quickly become an industry benchmark. Our review from last year echoed similar sentiments, with my colleague coming out very impressed from his experience with the earbuds. Having spent some time now with the WF-1000XM4, I had some thoughts to share myself. Like how there's no easy way to shorten the name; you can't just call them 1000XM4 because then someone will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm4_longterm_review-news-53040.php

nubia Z40 Pro's camera sample shared by company exec ahead of launch

nubia will unveil the Z40 Pro this month, and while it hasn't revealed the smartphone's launch date yet, nubia exec Mr. Ni Fei teased the Z40 Pro's camera capabilities on Weibo by posting a picture taken with the phone. You can check it out below. Mr. Fei didn't detail the Z40 Pro's camera setup, but the company previously announced that the Z40 Pro will feature a Sony IMX787 sensor paired with a 35mm lens. The unit will have an f/1.6 aperture and come with OIS and omni-directional autofocus. nubia says this will reduce image distortion by 35%, gather 80% more light, and improve the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z40_pro_camera_sample-news-53134.php

Samsung’s Tab S8 and S8 Ultra pre-orders suspended in the US due to “overwhelming demand”

This week’s launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 lineups were followed by pre-order gates lifting so folks can begin ordering the new Samsung flagships hardware. XDA-Developers noticed that Samsung’s US website shows both the vanilla Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra are listed as “Sold Out” with only the Tab S8+ still available to pre-order. Samsung offered the following statement to XDA regarding those pre-orders. We are thrilled by the consumer response to our new Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. Due to the overwhelming demand in the last 48 hours, we will be pausing preorders...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_tab_s8_and_s8_ultra_preorders_suspended_in_the_us_due_to_overwhelming_demand-news-53133.php

Onward Mobility reportedly loses license to use BlackBerry name

Last month, it was announced by Onward Mobility that we’d see BlackBerry hardware arrive sometime in 2022 following delays that prevented shipments in 2021. It was said that a 5G-enabled enterprise smartphone with a keyboard would arrive to the market bearing the BlackBerry name. In the most recent development, the dream of a 5G BlackBerry is officially dead. According to CrackBerry.com Founder Kevin Michaluk, Onward Mobility is officially dead. The founder posted the following to CrackBerry. Dead as of yesterday. Time to move on CrackBerry fam. Confirmed from multiple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/onward_mobility_reportedly_loses_license_to_use_blackberry_name-news-53132.php

Samsung Galaxy A03 is allegedly landing in India before the end of the month

Samsung's entry-level Galaxy A03 was initially announced in November, and finally got released early this year. Now it's headed to India, where, according to a new rumor from a usually reliable tipster, it is destined to land before the end of February (or in early March). It is said to retail over there for around INR 12,000. Only two of its three international color options will make it to India: red and black. Also, only two RAM/storage versions will be available: 3/32GB and 4/64GB. The rumor also reveals that the A03 is powered by the Unisoc T606 SoC with a 1.6 GHz octa-core...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a03_is_allegedly_landing_in_india_before_the_end_of_the_month-news-53131.php

OnePlus confirms Dimensity 900 SoC for the Nord CE 2, official renders in blue leak

OnePlus is making the Nord CE 2 5G official on February 17. The company has already teased 65W charging for it, and today it's going one step further and revealing that the handset will indeed be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 900 SoC, as rumored before. Not just that, but a new image depicting the Nord CE 2 in Bahamas Blue has been outed, and this one was apparently found on the OnePlus website itself, through a slip-up from the company. We can't really confirm that, but we can say this looks rather official indeed. The Nord CE 2 is expected to have its predecessor's screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_confirms_dimensity_900_soc_for_the_nord_ce_2_official_renders_in_blue_leak-news-53130.php

vivo iQOO 9 global launch date set for February 23

The iQOO 9 series is expected to grace global markets soon, and we get a specific date to mark on our calendars. The vivo brand is bringing the BMW M Motorsport-branded flagships two weeks from now, on February 23. The line-up is dubbed “India’s most advanced flagship” on Amazon, but reports are we are going to see not only the vanilla iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro, but a third phone, called iQOO 9 SE as well. It is most likely to be an affordable alternative to the speed beasts with a toned-down chipset. These phones will be first to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in India, as per...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_9_global_launch_date_set_for_february_23-news-53118.php

Google confirms dynamic color themes coming to more Android 12 phones

One of Android 12’s marquee new features is the Material You dynamic theming. It is still a Pixel exclusive but now Google reveals it's coming to a growing list of Android devices. Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, vivo, Realme and Tecno phones will get the new option soon but no concrete timeline was provided. Google also showcased a preview of various Android phones running Gmail with the new color theming option. Android Product Manager Rohan Shah also revealed that Google is working with more OEMs to ensure that key design APIs such as dynamic color are working consistently across...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_confirms_dynamic_color_themes_coming_to_more_android_12_phones-news-53116.php

Bluetooth certification confirms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a rebranded Edge X30

Motorola unveiled the Edge X30 in China in December, which is expected to debut globally on February 24 as the Edge 30 Pro. While Motorola is yet to confirm that it will introduce the Edge 30 Pro on February 24, Bluetooth SIG just confirmed that the Edge 30 Pro is a rebadged Edge X30 after all. The Motorola Edge 30 Pro (XT2201-1) has been certified by Bluetooth SIG, and it's listed on the authority's website with the Edge X30 (XT2201-2), confirming Edge 30 Pro is the Edge X30 for international markets. The listing doesn't include the Edge 30 Pro's specs, but since it's a rebranded Edge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_30_pro_edge_x30_bluetooth_certified-news-53115.php

Realme Pad Mini gets NBTC certified, camera specs surface

Realme unveiled its first tablet dubbed Realme Pad last September, and its VP, Mr. Madhav Sheth, recently said that the company will launch more tablets in 2022. While Realme hasn't divulged much about this year's tablets yet, we know one of them will be called Realme Pad Mini, which should go official in a month or two since it has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. Realme Pad The Thai certifying authority doesn't detail the specs sheet of the Realme Pad Mini (RMP2105), but it does tell us that the tablet will support LTE connectivity. However, it's safe to assume that the Realme...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_mini_specs_camera_resolution_nbtc_certified-news-53114.php

Our Moto G51 5G video review is out

Motorola's G series has been its main driver of sales ever since it was conceived in 2013. It's been a while, and over the years we've seen a lot of evolution in the range, but the basic idea behind it remains the same: deliver a very good affordable package. The latest model in the family that's crossed paths with us is the Moto G51 5G, announced last November in China and slowly making its way to other markets every since. It's the first phone to sport the new Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, and that's definitely intrigued us. We've already published our in-depth written review of the phone,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_moto_g51_5g_video_review_is_out-news-53112.php

Google releases first Android 13 developer preview

Google brought Android app developers an early Valentine's Day gift today in the form of the first developer preview of Android 13. It's important to note that this is merely a "first look" at the upcoming OS, and is intended for developers only. The first beta build to be ready for the public at large should arrive in April, while the final release of Android 13 is planned for sometime after July. To go through the whole timeline Google's published, we should expect a second developer preview next month, then a beta in April and one in May, then two builds with "Platform Stability"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_releases_first_android_13_developer_preview-news-53111.php

Microsoft readying a laptop with SD 8cx Gen 3, to be faster than some AMD and Intel rivals

A recent Geekbench listing reveals interesting details about a future Microsoft Surface product, likely a laptop. The device is running Qualcomm's ARM-based flagship chipset for Windows devices, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3. The model name seems to be in line with previous codenames of Surface devices while the "EV2" designation suggests that the product has entered the hardware testing stage or in other words Equipment Verification Testing (EVT). In this stage, the maker is making sure that everything in the hardware is functioning properly before finalizing the external and internal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_readying_a_laptop_with_sd_8cx_gen_3_its_faster_than_some_amd_and_intel_rivals-news-53109.php

This Galaxy S22 Ultra ad is the most wholesome video you'll see today

Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra ad is a fun little movie about a pet jumping spider that falls in love with the new flagship. The ad's use of Nazareth's all-time classic 'Love Hurts' is a nice touch too. We spent time with the Galaxy S22 Ultra and even managed to snap a few photos with it. Take a look at our hands-on, see a breakdown of which regions get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Exynos 2200, as well as the prices of all new Galaxy S22 models.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_galaxy_s22_ultra_ad_is_the_most_wholesome_video_youll_see_today-news-53110.php

Redmi K50 Gaming to come with improved cooling and shoulder keys

The Redmi K50 Gaming will be announced in China next week, and today the company shared some details about the phone’s performance. To make sure the phone is ready for heavy loads of gaming it will have a 40% better heat dissipation. The 4,860 sq.mm vapor chamber improvement is just the first out of five steps. Additionally, Xiaomi redesigned the phone's internals and introduced new materials and processes to improve efficiency. As Redmi said, “it’s not only about raw performance of the Snapdragon 8 series”, so it will introduce optimizations to the chipset that will allow games...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k50_gaming_to_come_with_improved_cooling_and_shoulder_keys-news-53096.php

Samsung will also bring four years of OS updates to the Galaxy Watch 4 series and its future wearables

Yesterday Samsung announced its new Galaxy S22 series and it also updated its software update policy by extending it to four OS updates and five years of security patches. The brand new Galaxy Tab S8 series will also benefit from the new update policy and Samsung is extending the same level of care for its wearables. The Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic and upcoming Galaxy Watch series devices will all get four years of One UI Watch and Wear OS updates. This is another stepping stone in Samsung’s timely software update policy which sets it apart from just about every other Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_also_bring_four_years_of_os_updates_to_the_galaxy_watch_4_series_and_its_future_wearabl-news-53095.php

Xiaomi is preparing a 4G variant of the Poco M4 Pro, pops up on Geekbench

Xiaomi introduced the Poco M4 Pro 5G to the global audience back in November, and later this month India will also get it. However, the company has another trick up its sleeve - the same phone name, but without the 5G chipset, likely at a cheaper price. The phone, codenamed Xiaomi 2201117PG popped on Geekbench, revealing a Helio G96 chipset, as well as a 6 GB RAM option. The Poco M4 Pro 4G is expected to be the very same as the Redmi Note 11S, but with another name on the back, and probably a bright yellow paint job. Previous rumors already revealed similarities between those two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_preparing_a_4g_variant_of_the_poco_m4_pro_pops_up_on_geekbench-news-53094.php

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is coming on February 17, design revealed

Last month, tipster Max Jambor said that OnePlus will launch the Nord CE 2 5G on February 11, but his information has turned out to be incorrect since OnePlus India today announced that the Nord CE 2 5G will be unveiled on February 17. OnePlus also posted a video teaser giving us a glimpse of the Nord CE 2 5G's design. The smartphone's built around a screen with a punch hole in the top-left corner, and around the back is a rectangular island having four circles, with one for the flash and the rest for the cameras. The camera island's design is different from what the OnePlus Nord CE...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_2_5g_launch_date-news-53093.php

Samsung publishes specs infographics for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S8 series

Samsung's big day continues, having started with the announcements of the Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra. Following the publication of a ton of promo videos for the new devices, the Korean company is now giving us a couple of infographics. These are basically spec sheets in infographic form, so you'll enjoy them if for some reason you think our spec pages aren't infographic-y enough. There's one for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung's newest top dog: And the second infographic covers the entire Galaxy Tab S8 line of tablets, even though the obvious main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_publishes_specs_infographics_for_the_galaxy_s22_ultra_and_galaxy_tab_s8_series-news-53092.php

Here are Samsung's promo videos for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 families

As you probably know already, today was a very big day for Samsung, as it unveiled the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Same naming scheme on phones and tablets - finally! Samsung has produced a ton of freshly baked promo videos for all of its newly announced devices, and this is where you get to see them all. Let's start with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and specifically, its "Unveiling" video: Next up, the S22 Ultra "Official film": There's also a longer S22 Ultra "Official introduction film": And then...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_all_of_samsungs_promo_videos_for_the_galaxy_s22_and_galaxy_tab_s8_families-news-53091.php

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_s22+_s22_ultra_hands_on-review-2374.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S hit India

Xiaomi formally introduced the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S to the Indian market today. Sales will begin on Friday. The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S share the same body with a 6.43” AMOLED and Full HD+ resolution, as well as a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The main difference between the two is the chipset - the Redmi Note 11 runs on Snapdragon 680, while the 11S comes with a Helio G96. Also, the main camera has a 50MP sensor on the Note 11 and 108MP imager on the 11S. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 • Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S The Redmi Note 11 will be available on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11_redmi_note_11s_hit_india-news-53073.php

vivo T1 5G goes official with 120Hz LCD and SD 695

A while back, we saw the launch of the vivo T1 and vivo T1x and today we have a third member to the series with the vivo T1 5G which was introduced in India. The device might share its name with the other two T1 series phones but its specs have significant differences. vivo T1 5G in Starlight Black and Rainbow Fantasy vivo T1 5G packs a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a waterdrop notch up top for the 16MP selfie cam. Around the back, we find a 50MP main cam alongside two 2MP sensors for macro shots and depth data. The Snapdragon 695 chip...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t1_5g_goes_official_with_120hz_lcd_and_sd_695_-news-53079.php

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is coming on February 16, design revealed

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today announced that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will be unveiled on February 16 at an event in China which will begin at 7PM local time. The company also shared a few posters on Weibo, with one of them revealing the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition's design. You can see that the smartphone has retained the shoulder triggers, and there's also a lightning bolt-shaped flash module next to the three cameras, with the island having the words "Freezing" and "Speediest" written on the left and right sides, respectively. Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is coming on February...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k50_gaming_edition_launch_date-news-53077.php

OnePlus x Oppo Unified OS now rumored to debut in the second half of this year

Last fall OnePlus announced the development of a "Unified OS" - 'unifying' OnePlus' OxygenOS with Oppo's ColorOS, that is. This unification process has started, but not finished. So the OnePlus 9 family got OxygenOS 12 (with underlying code from ColorOS) based on Android 12 as a troublesome update, not the Unified OS. Similarly, recent rumors have pointed out that the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch globally with OxygenOS 12 and not the Unified OS. So at this point you might be wondering when to expect this elusive beast to finally make an appearance. And according to a new rumor from a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_x_oppo_unified_os_now_rumored_to_debut_in_the_second_half_of_this_year-news-53076.php

Samsung will only update the Galaxy A51 twice a year from now on

Samsung is promising four years of security updates and three major Android updates for most of its devices, including the Galaxy A series. And yet, that doesn't mean monthly security updates, apparently. The Galaxy A51, according to Samsung's own updates website, is only going to receive two updates per year from now on. This in spite of the fact that the phone is little more than two years old, and it's so far only received one of the three major Android OS upgrades it's been promised. Oh, and it's been one of the company's best selling devices. To make things even more baffling,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_only_update_the_galaxy_a51_twice_a_year_from_now_on-news-53075.php

Since enabling two-factor authentication, Google account hacks have dropped 50%

Today is Safer Internet Day and Google has published a blog post outlining some of the steps it is taking to ensure its users and their information is safe from unwanted hackers. To start, Google has partnered with Khan Academy and will fund $5 million to create online safety content for Khan Academy’s 18 million global users. According to Google, searches for “how to stop identity theft” has more than doubled in 2021. Back in October, Google automatically enrolled more than 150 million users in two-step verification. This makes it so when you sign into a Google account on a new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/since_enabling_twofactor_authentication_google_account_hacks_have_dropped_50-news-53074.php

Apple announces it will begin accepting contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhone

This morning, Apple unveiled that it will begin accepting merchant payments with Tap to Pay on an iPhone. This means that merchants will be able to accept contactless payments using only an iPhone and a partner-enabled app. Stripe, along with the Shopify Point of Sale app will be the first to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone starting in the spring. More platforms will come later this year. No additional hardware will be necessary to accept payments. Everything is handled through the iPhone’s built-in NFC for all iPhones XS and newer. Once available, Tap to Pay on iPhone will let...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_announces_it_will_begin_accepting_contactless_payments_through_tap_to_pay_on_iphone-news-53073.php

Some Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users are reporting that their Wi-Fi shuts off by itself after the February update

Earlier today Google released the February update for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, which offered a few improvements and an important bugfix for an issue that caused reboots “when using the camera in certain conditions”. Unfortunately, the new update also introduced new bugs. Users are complaining that their Wi-Fi switches off in the background after a few minutes. This also prevents the phone from automatically connecting to known Wi-Fi networks. For some the issue is so bad that Wi-Fi won’t turn on at all. This affects Bluetooth too – some users report that toggling Wi-Fi on causes Bluetooth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/some_pixel_6_and_6_pro_users_are_reporting_that_their_wifi_shuts_off_by_itself_after_the_february_up-news-53072.php

Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G goes on sale in India

The Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G that began its global rollout last week is now on sale in India. The smartphone comes in a single 12GB/256GB memory configuration and has two color options - Starlight Black and Startrails Blue. It's priced at INR39,999 ($535/€470) and you can buy it from Oppo's official website, Flipkart, and mainline retailers. The Reno7 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 1200-MAX SoC and runs Android 11-based ColorOS 12 out of the box. It's built around a 6.55" 90Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a punch hole in the top-left corner for the 32MP selfie camera and a fingerprint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno7_pro_5g_india_price_sale_date-news-53057.php

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro receive February update on time

All Google Pixel smartphones dating back to the Pixel 3a are now receiving the Android security update for the month of February. The update isn’t anything major – though Google does mention improved Bluetooth support, improvements to audio playback, and the latest security fixes. It also signals an on-time update for Google’s current flagship smartphones. Our February software update started rolling out today to supported Pixel devices! The update includes:🎧 Improved Bluetooth support🔊 Audio playback improvements🔒 Latest security fixesDevice applicability variesLearn more on our Community...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_and_pixel_6_pro_receive_february_update_on_time-news-53056.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 family to launch in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, rumor claims

Live in India? Like Samsung flagships but hate Samsung Exynos chipsets? This will make you very happy! According to a prolific India-based tipster, the upcoming Galaxy S22 family will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in India. Time to rejoice, Snapdragon fans, as this is definitely not the norm. Previous flagship Samsung families arrived in India with Exynos chipsets, but that all changes this year - if this rumor turns out to have been correct, of course. Anyway, we'll find out in less than 48 hours as the official unveiling of the series is scheduled for February...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_family_to_launch_in_india_with_snapdragon_8_gen_1_chipset_rumor_claims-news-53054.php

Motorola teases a new Edge, to be unveiled on February 24

For a while now, we've heard rumors about Motorola planning to launch the Edge X30 outside of China as the Edge 30 Pro. We've even heard that this phone is to be unveiled before the end of the month - and guess what? Motorola basically just confirmed that. Through the tweet you see below, the company is teasing a new Edge-branded phone launch for February 24. Well, at least one phone - it could be an entire family, it's unclear. Are you ready?!? 02.24 #findyouredge #hellomoto pic.twitter.com/kM0kvFFxSQ— Motorola (@Moto) February 7, 2022 Anyway, we expect to see the Edge X30, already...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_teases_a_new_edge_to_be_unveiled_on_february_24-news-53053.php

Samsung issues huge new software update for Galaxy Watch4 series

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic are getting a big new software update that brings improved body composition insights as well as runner and cyclists specific advanced interval training programs. In addition, Samsung is bringing a bevy of new watch faces and a new line of watch straps which will be available from Samsung and partner retailers. The new body composition targets and insights include daily tips and reminders to help you stay on track with your specific fitness journey. You’ll get details on your specific body composition goals including weight, body fat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_issues_huge_new_software_update_for_galaxy_watch4_series-news-53047.php

Meta says it may be forced to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe

A new EU law requires companies that gather user data within the union to keep and process that data on European servers. Facebook's and Instagram's data, however, is processed on both US and European servers, which is crucial for ad targeting and businesses that operate on those social platforms. In the report submitted to Securities and Exchange Commission, Meta suggests that if the company fails to comply with the new EU regulations, it will simply stop providing its Facebook and Instagram services within the union. Meta's VP of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, argues that this would be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_says_the_eu_is_forcing_it_to_shut_down_facebook_and_instagram-news-53044.php

Tecno Pop 5S goes official with 5.7" LCD and Android 10 Go

The latest budget offering in Tecno’s Pop line is here with the brand new Pop 5S which launched in Mexico. The device comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ LCD, dual cameras around the back and boots Android 10 (Go edition). Tecno Pop 5S in Light Purple and Deep Blue You get a 2MP front-facing camera with its own dedicated flash while the back features a 5MP main cam alongside a QVGA auxiliary module. There’s an unnamed quad-core chipset at the helm (likely Unisoc’s SC9832E) alongside 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. You also get a 3,020mAh battery that charges over microUSB and a headphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pop_5s_goes_official_-news-53043.php

Motorola patents flip phone with an outward display

Motorola was one of the first companies to launch a foldable smartphone, but we haven’t heard anything in the nearly 1.5 years since the Moto Razr and its 5G variant came to be. The company has now been granted a patent by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) for another foldable phone - tall and narrow, like the Razr, but the screen is on the outside and the foldable display wraps around it and creates a dual-screen device when folded. The patent reveals a small island is left on top of the phone for the camera setup, meaning the bottom part of the screen will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_patents_flip_phone_with_an_outward_hinge-news-53042.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 5

Week 5 brought another change at the top of our trending chart, the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra already gathering enough interest to dethrone the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. The dominant-in-January Galaxy S21 FE retains third, while the Galaxy A52s makes it three Samsung phones in the top 4. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is another gainer, placing fifth this time around, while the Gionee G13 Pro that has a design heavily inspired by the Apple flagship sits in sixth. The Redmi Note 11 Pro is down to the seventh position, while the Galaxy A12 returns to the chart in eight. The vanilla...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_5-news-53041.php

Skagen Falster Gen 6 review

Introduction The Skagen Falster Gen 6 is part of Fossil's recent lineup of smartwatches. With the Falster Gen 6, the watch gains faster performance thanks to the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform. There are also shorter charging times, improved power consumption, and updated health sensors including the addition of SpO2 monitoring. Features out of the box include standalone GPS support, NFC for payments, built in speaker and mic for phone calls, and anything you'd expect from a modern fitness smartwatch like heart rate monitoring, workout and sleep tracking, and continuous heart rate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/skagen_falster_gen_6_review-news-53029.php

Week 5 in review: Samsung Galaxy S22 leaks keep pouring as launch nears

Samsung is finally launching the Galaxy S22 next week, and unsurprisingly these past seven days have been marked by even more leaks, leaving practically nothing to the imagination. We got images of the phones, promo pictures and even some early benchmarks. The Korean giant is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup at the Unpacked event and we got several leaks on the three-strong tablet team as well. Motorola delivered a stylus-packing smartphone of its own with Moto G Stylus 2022. Not quite in the same league as the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Moto certainly has an intriguing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_5_in_review_samsung_galaxy_s22_leaks_keep_pouring_as_launch_nears-news-53018.php

What to expect: Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra

As the Galaxy S22 family is one of the most hotly-anticipated launches of 2022, it has been the subject of attention for many prying eyes – after so, so many leaks, there are only a few secrets left. The official launch is a few days away, but we already have a pretty clear picture of what to expect. In case you tuned out all the leaks, here is a summary. Long story short, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will stick to last year’s design (with some improvements) and will focus on upgrading the camera hardware. The Galaxy S22+ Ultra will keep essentially the same camera hardware as last...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/what_to_expectsamsung_galaxy_s22_s22_and_s22_ultra-news-53000.php

Motorola Moto G200 5G in for review

It’s been a few months since it launched but the Moto G200 5G finally made its way to our office and it's time we see what the top G-series phone is all about. Design-wise, the G200 is nothing striking - glass on the front while the frame and back are made from plastic though it does look a bit more premium thanks to the metallic finish on the frame and matte back design. There are two highlights worth mentioning here - the Snapdragon 888+ which is a big step up from the Moto G100’s SD870 and the 108MP main cam on the back which offers a large 2.1µm effective pixel size and up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g200_5g_in_for_review-news-53003.php

Weekly poll: should Samsung have kept the Galaxy Note series separate?

The Galaxy Note series is dead and next week the Galaxy S22 Ultra will officially take its throne. But are you ready to replace your beloved Note with an S phone? And more generally, is this a smart move by Samsung? We’re not just getting hung up on the name. It used to be that the Galaxy S phones would launch in the first half of the year and the Notes will follow in the second half, bringing some additional upgrades. With teething issues of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, an H2 launch may have included the rumored plus version of the chip. This situation is also not ideal if you care...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_should_samsung_have_kept_the_galaxy_note_series_separate-news-53007.php

Jio is working on the JioBook - an ARM laptop with Windows 10

Reliance-backed Jio is probably best known for its India cellular network and affordable subsidized devices. Most recently, the JioPone Next and coming soon, the JioPhone 5G. A Jio-laptop has been popping up in the rumor mill for some time as well. It was recently mentioned in a hardware certification document as well. Unfortunately, the document doesn't reveal any device specs other than the fact that it is clearly ARM-based, as opposed to x86 and is certified to run the ARM version of Windows 10. JioBook certification The filing does also mention "Emdoor Digital Technology...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jio_is_working_on_the_jiobook__an_arm_laptop_with_windows_10-news-53039.php

Weekly poll results: the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the only popular member of the new series

We have a winner – the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G was by far the most popular model of the new series in last week’s poll. In fact, it may be the only one worth having as neither the poll results nor the comments were particularly kind to the other three. With over a third of the vote going its way, the Note 11 Pro 5G will do okay with fans. Last year’s 5G Note was a bit of an odd duck – the cost of 5G was paid with downgrades to other components and that wasn’t particularly popular with voters. This year the 5G model is clearly the top device. Its 4G sibling, the Redmi Note 11 Pro is looking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_redmi_note_11_pro_5g_is_the_only_popular_member_of_the_new_series-news-53005.php

Apple Music free trial slashed down from three to one month in some countries

Apple's three-month free trial for new users has been a long-standing offer for years now. However, recently, Cupertino has reduced that down to one month in some countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, and the U.K. Some others too. This move does not affect the limited six-month trial program awarded for a limited time with the purchase of some Apple devices, like AirPods, HomePod mini and some Beats products. Monthly subscription rates are also seemingly unaffected as of yet. An individual Apple Music plan still costs $9.99 ($4.99 for college students), and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_music_free_trial_slashed_down_from_three_to_one_month_in_some_countries-news-53037.php

Realme C35 is coming on February 10, design and key specs revealed

The Realme C35 that bagged NBTC certification last month will be unveiled on February 10. This revelation comes from Realme's Thailand branch, which posted multiple teasers on its Facebook and Instagram accounts revealing the C35's design and key specs. The Realme C35 will have a flat frame and come in a green shade, but you can expect it to have more color options. The smartphone sports a triple camera setup on its back, headlined by a 50MP unit. The C35 will pack a 6.6" FullHD screen and have a Unisoc T616 SoC at the helm. Realme doesn't tell us anything about the OS and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c35_launch_date_specs_design-news-53036.php