Xiaomi 12 Ultra to come in leather, glass and ceramic variants

A new report from China emerged to reveal some of the design traits of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra. We already have a good idea of what the phone would look like, so the latest rumor is here to fill in the blanks when it comes to materials and colors. At least to some extent. While the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra from last year featured only one ceramic version, the company wants to give you a choice this time around. Supposedly, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will come in three variants - glass, ceramic and vegan leather. The first option will be available in multiple color options, the ceramic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_ultra_to_come_in_leather_glass_and_ceramic_variants-news-53824.php

ZTE teases the Axon 40 series for an announcement this month

There have been several revealing leaks for the Axon 40 family, with the most recent one being from TENAA. And now, the company's president of the mobile division shared a teaser poster on Weibo suggesting that the Axon 40, and possibly a Pro variant, will be announced this month in China. The teaser poster doesn't reveal much, but past reports (including the TENAA leak) suggest that the Axon 40 Pro is just a re-badged nubia Z40 Pro so we kind of know what to expect. Then again, the Axon family has a history of implementing under-display selfie cameras, so we wonder if the Axon 40...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_teases_the_axon_40_series_for_an_announcement_this_month-news-53823.php

Android 13 may allow two carrier connections on one eSIM

According to Esper, Google is working on an Android 13 feature that would potentially be a game-changer for people using two SIM cards on a single phone. And maybe leave some extra room for smartphone manufacturers to utilize too. Through a feature called Multiple Enabled Profiles (MEP), the search giant wants to assign two carrier profiles to a single eSIM and easily switch between networks. Google is reportedly basing the new feature on a patent filed in 2020, which describes a splitting of the existing SIM interface into two digital connections. There have been reports in the past that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_13_may_allow_two_carrier_connections_on_one_esim-news-53822.php

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G lands in India with Exynos 1280 and 6,000 mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has just been announced for the Indian market as a successor to last year's Galaxy M32 5G and should not be confused with the global Galaxy M33. The latter has a smaller 5,000 mAh battery with otherwise identical hardware. The handset is powered by Samsung's mid-range Exynos 1280 chipset based on the 5nm manufacturing process and is paired with either 6 or 8GB of RAM. The display is IPS LCD with a V-shaped cutout for the front-facing camera. The panel supports 120Hz refresh rate, has a 1080 x 2408px resolution on a 6.6-inch diagonal and is protected by Gorilla...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m33_5g_lands_in_india_with_exynos_1280_and_6000_mah_battery-news-53821.php

Microsoft shuffles around its key Android teams

Earlier this week, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer (CPO) announced that the company would restructure its key Android teams in an internal memo sent to employees by Panos Panay. These teams include Microsoft’s Surface Duo OS, Swift Key, Phone Link, Microsoft Launcher, and a handful of other Android teams” as reported by Windows Central. The new internal Android organization will be called “Android Microsoft Platform and Experiences” (Or AMPX). A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to Windows Central the following statement: Like all companies, we evaluate our business on a regular basis....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_shuffles_around_its_key_android_teams-news-53820.php

Samsung Galaxy A73 gets officially priced in India

About a couple of weeks ago, Samsung first unveiled the Galaxy A73, alongside the A53 and A33. That announcement was devoid of any pricing and availability information for specific markets, however, India included. Thankfully then, earlier today Samsung's Indian arm has outed official pricing information. The entry-level model has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and will be offered for INR 41,999, while the upgraded version doubles the storage for INR 44,999. If you pre-reserve a Galaxy A73, you'll be able to get a pair of Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds for just INR 499...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a73_gets_officially_priced_in_india-news-53819.php

Microsoft renames Your Phone to Phone Link, announces partnership with Honor

Microsoft has been offering an official link between Android phones and Windows 10 for several years, and now the service got updated as desktop devices move to Windows 11. The Your Phone app now has a new name - Phone Link - and brings a brand-new interface that brings notifications upfront. Microsoft also announced the service will be available in China, following a partnership with Honor which will bring support for some devices of the now-independent smartphone brand. Windows 11 is now allowing smartphones to connect easier by scanning a QR code, which automatically starts...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_renames_your_phone_to_phone_link_announces_partnership_with_honor-news-53804.php

Samsung and iFixit announce Galaxy self-repair program

Samsung US will soon offer a new self-repair program for its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Made in collaboration with iFixit, the Galaxy self-repair program will give Samsung device owners access to spare parts, repair tools and guides on fixing their devices. The program will launch this summer covering the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series smartphones as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+ initially with plans to add more devices later on. It remains to be seen if the program will expand to more markets. Samsung users will soon be able to fix their own phones The devices confirmed at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_and_ifixit_announce_galaxy_selfrepair_program-news-53803.php

Xiaomi 12 Pro is 'coming soon' to India

The Xiaomi 12 Pro announced in China in December and launched globally last month is "coming soon" to India. Life is a show, let's make it worth the wait.#𝑋𝑖𝑎𝑜𝑚𝑖12𝑃𝑟𝑜 5𝐺 is coming soon to India!Because the show is incomplete without "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿". pic.twitter.com/OEmOCb1tcy— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 31, 2022 Xiaomi hasn't announced the 12 Pro's India launch date yet, but a picture posted by the company's Global VP, Mr. Manu Jain, suggests the smartphone could debut in India on April 12 (calendar on the table has the date marked). The 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 will tell. #𝑋𝑖𝑎𝑜𝑚𝑖12𝑃𝑟𝑜 5G is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_pro_india_launch_date-news-53802.php

Nothing will make an announcement on April 1

Last week, Nothing held a press event where it made a few announcements about the brand’s roadmap and teased some details about Nothing’s phone (1). Today, the company tweeted that it will be holding an announcement tomorrow, April 1. 👀 Announcement tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/rfVHM6bDjJ— Another (@nothing) March 31, 2022 Last week, the company announced that it was preparing its first smartphone aimed at being a “breath of fresh air to the sleepy smartphone industry”. During the announcement, Nothing founder Carl Pei also mentioned that Nothing intends to create a kind of open ecosystem...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_will_make_an_announcement_on_april_1-news-53801.php

Apple releases iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 to fix battery drain issues

Today Apple is releasing a new round of software updates for its mobile devices. This includes iOS 15.4.1 for all supported iPhones, as well as iPadOS 15.4.1 for all supported tablets. As the number incrementation strongly implies, this is a minor release that doesn't bring any new features. It does, however, purport to improve something that we'd wager is incredibly important for most people: battery life. That's because the release notes mention that upon installation of this update, your iPhone or iPad will fix the battery drain issues that were apparently introduced with the release of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_1541_and_ipados_1541_to_fix_battery_drain_issues-news-53800.php

Google Pixel 6a retail box allegedly leaks showing new Pixel 6-like design

Google is widely expected to announce the Pixel 6a during its I/O conference taking place this May. The 6a will of course be the company's next installment in its affordable smartphone line, following on from the 5a launched last year. Today an unverified source brings us the image you can see below, which obviously claims to portray the retail box for the upcoming Google Pixel 6a. And if this is real, which is a big if, then it seems like Google is looking to unify its design language across its smartphone range, as the Pixel 6a sports a distinctly Pixel 6-like look, and doesn't resemble...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6a_retail_box_allegedly_leaks_showing_new_pixel_6like_design-news-53799.php

Google updates Search and News to help you steer clear of fake news

Almost a year ago, Google made some notable steps toward limiting the spread of fake news. The company introduced a feature that warns people of unreliable search results. Now, the search giant has added some information literacy tips. It only works in the US for now, though. So with the latest update to News and Search, Google is trying to educate users on how to fact-check their information, especially if the algorithm has recognized the search topic as evolving and widely discussed. It displays suggestions such as searching the author's name to see if he or she is a legitimate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_updates_search_and_news_to_help_people_steer_clear_of_fake_news-news-53798.php

Samsung sends One UI 4.1 updates to the Galaxy A52s 5G, A71 5G, and S20 FE 4G

A few days ago, Samsung sent the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, and today it's the 4G version's turn to receive the exact same treat. This is now rolling out in multiple regions to both Exynos and Snapdragon 4G versions. But wait, the S20 FE 4G is not alone! The One UI 4.1 update has also made its way to the Galaxy A71 5G, which is thus skipping One UI 4.0 altogether, being bumped straight to One UI 4.1, which means this is its first Android 12 update. The A71 5G units sold in the UAE and Korea are the first to get One UI 4.1, complete with March 2022 security patch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sends_one_ui_41_updates_to_the_galaxy_a52s_5g_a71_5g_and_s20_fe_4g-news-53782.php

WhatsApp is improving voice messages with out of chat playback, pause/resume recording

Today WhatsApp has announced it's working to bring some big improvements to the way it handles voice messages. If you're wondering why the focus on voice messages, there's an easy explanation, as the company revealed that a mind-boggling 7 billion of them are being sent every day on WhatsApp. Hence, later than many would've liked (but better than never), we're getting support for pausing a recording of a voice message, and then resuming it when ready, as well as a draft preview function that allows for listening to a message before you send it. The most welcome improvement will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_improving_voice_messages_with_out_of_chat_playback_pause_resume_recording-news-53781.php

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge / Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11_pro_plus_5g-review-2400.php

Intel announces Arc A-series of discrete graphics for laptops

Intel today announced details of its new Arc series of discrete graphics processors based on its new Xe HPG architecture. This first batch of GPU is dedicated for laptops, with desktop and workstation versions arriving later this year. Announced today were the Intel Arc 3, Arc 5, and Arc 7 series of GPU. Arc 3 is the entry-level series and is based on the smaller ACM-G11 die while the Arc 5 and Arc 7 will be based on the larger ACM-G10 die. The Arc 3 series currently includes two models, the A350M and the A370M. The A350M features 6 Xe-cores, 6 ray tracing cores, and 1150MHz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/intel_announces_arc_aseries_of_discrete_graphics_for_laptops-news-53780.php

Samsung Galaxy M53 image leaks

The Samsung Galaxy M53 was expected to launch in Vietnam on March 27, alongside the M23 and M33. And while those two did arrive on schedule, the M53 is nowhere to be seen. Instead of an official look at the phone, here is a leaked image. The M53 looks quite different from the Galaxy A53 5G, the design language matches the Galaxy M33 instead with a square quad camera bump in the corner and an LED flash below. That camera bump is supposed to contain a 108 MP sensor in the main module, by the way. That’s is Galaxy A73 5G’s headline feature (since it lost its telephoto camera)....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m53_image_leaks-news-53779.php

Google is working on automatic smart tag detection for Android

Google is working on automatic tracker detection for Android. It's a feature that allows your phone to detect if there's an unrecognized smart tracker near your phone for prolonged time. This is a feature that prevents ill-intentioned people from planting smart trackers such as Apple's AirTags or Tile's trackers on unsuspecting folk and using them to follow their location. The functionality was discovered by 9to5Google after decompiling the Play services APK. The code revealed the line Unfamiliar device alerts, followed by a Unfamiliar Tag Detected Notification with three smart tag...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_working_on_automatic_smart_tag_detection_for_android-news-53777.php

Sony announces PlayStation Plus subscription service with three tiers and over 700 games

Sony has announced a major rework of its online PlayStation Plus service, which will now be including additional tiers that bring a library of games that users can download and play, as well as integrating the cloud-based PlayStation Now service. The first tier will be PlayStation Plus Essential, which is exactly identical to the current PlayStation Plus service. This includes all of the same benefits, such as two monthly downloadable games, online multiplayer access, cloud saves, and discounts. The pricing will also remain the same, which is $10 monthly, $25 quarterly, and $60 yearly. All...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_playstation_plus_subscription_service_with_three_tiers_and_over_700_games-news-53763.php

Xiaomi partnership with Leica seemingly confirmed by MIUI app

Some partnerships between phone makers and camera companies seem to be little more than marketing ploys. Others, however, have changed mobile photography for the better - and perhaps none more than the cooperation between Huawei and Leica. However, with Huawei's well documented problems over the past few years, stemming from various US government bans, it's been selling way less phones than it used to, and Leica might be looking to partner with another smartphone maker. It's been rumored already for a few months: the Xiaomi 12 Ultra's camera module will be Leica branded. But... could this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_partnership_with_leica_seemingly_confirmed_by_a_miui_app-news-53765.php

Rugged Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 leaks in renders

Samsung's Xcover line of rugged smartphones is apparently due for a refresh this year, with the Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 already spotted in a benchmark database listing earlier this month. And today the same device has been portrayed in detailed CAD-based renders. The source of the renders also claims the phone will have a 6.56" screen (approximate size), an Infinity-V design at the front (that's what Samsung calls a waterdrop notch), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Galaxy Xcover Pro 2's dimensions are alleged to be 169.5 x 81.1 x 10.1 mm. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rugged_samsung_galaxy_xcover_pro_2_leaks_in_renders-news-53764.php

Samsung explains the design ideas that shaped One UI 4

Samsung offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes into how One UI 4.0 was designed. Key goals were for the interface to be intuitive and safe while making it easy for users to express themselves. Version 4 starts out with a color system that was focused on cleaning up the look. Color is applied to the most important elements, everything else is left in monochrome. The system has three groups of colors: core, functional and app colors. Before One UI 4.0, the interfaced used slightly different colors to mean the same thing. Version 4 unified them in a consistent manner to create the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_explains_the_design_ideas_that_shaped_one_ui_4-news-53755.php

Asus expects GPU prices to fall by up to 25%, UK retailer also predicts prices will go down

Finding a graphics card at MSRP has been basically impossible for the last couple of years, but there are signs that the GPU drought is coming to an end. According to 3DCenter, GPUs are the cheapest they have been since it started tracking their prices in January 2021 (note: 3DCenter focused on prices in Germany and Austria). Nvidia RTX 3000 and AMD RX 6000 cards are “just” 25% over MSRP. It doesn’t sound great, but this is the lowest level in the last 15 months. And there are encouraging comments from OEMs and retailers. 3DCenter's price chart for GPUs over the last 15 months (in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_expects_gpu_prices_to_fall_by_up_to_25_uk_retailer_also_predicts_prices_will_go_down-news-53751.php

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A33 5G will launch in India in the coming days

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G launched in India last week, as did the A23 and A13. Soon the A73 and A33 models will join them. Samsung will start accepting pre-booking in a few days, the phones will be available through select online and offline stores. Pricing for the Galaxy A73 5G is yet to be announced (but it should be between the A53 5G at ₹35,000 and the Galaxy S20 FE 5G at ₹40,000). You can find it on the Samsung online store and set up a reminder for when it does become available. Two versions are offered, 128 GB and 256 GB, in three colorways. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_a73_5g_and_galaxy_a33_5g_will_launch_in_india_in_the_coming_days-news-53762.php

Apple iPhone SE (2022) in for review

Now in its third generation, the iPhone SE (2022) stays true to the formula - familiar, fast with long-term support and cheap (for an iPhone). It's a winning product for Apple, so why change it. The iPhone SE (2022) comes in a simple box with the phone emblazoned on the front (the imprint is the same size and color as the phone inside, which is a nice touch), a SIM tool, and a USB-C to Lightning cable. This is Apple's cheapest current iPhone, but it is a bit more expensive than its predecessor. The difference is $29 at their base configuration in the US, and a harder to swallow €40...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se_2022_in_for_review-news-53743.php

Motorola Frontier leaks with Samsung 200MP sensor

Motorola’s rumored 2022 flagship Android phone is expected to bring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset alongside Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL HP1 sensor and we just got our first live look at the alleged device thanks to a Chinese tipster. Motorola Frontier camera island The upcoming Motorola Frontier houses a huge camera island on its back with a massive cutout for the 200MP main sensor. The accompanying text on the side confirms this is in fact the 200MP HP1 sensor with OIS and a f/2.2 aperture. According to details provided by Samsung, the 200MP sensor can function as several different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_frontier_leaks_with_samsung_200mp_sensor_-news-53741.php

Realme GT2 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt2-review-2399.php

New iPad Pro to come with Apple M2 chip in fall 2022

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has released a newsletter, giving us more details about the next iPad Pro. According to him, the tablet will have an Apple M2 chip when it arrives in Fall 2022. It will also support MagSafe, making it the first Apple tablet that charges wirelessly. The new M2 chip will have the same octa-core CPU architecture as the M1 predecessor but will have better speed and efficiency because it will be built on the 4 nm TSMC process. It could have 9-core and 10-core GPU versions, up from 7-core and 8-core graphics in the current M1 chip. Apple usually needs between...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_ipad_pro_to_come_with_apple_m2_chip_in_fall_2022_will_also_support_magsafe-news-53738.php

iQOO Neo 6 pictured: will come in Orange, Blue and Black

One of the many phones vivo is readying, the iQOO Neo6 is the center of a fresh new leak. It's a pair of images, showing two of the three colors of the upcoming phone, as well as possibly giving a hint as to its unveil date. The iQOO Neo6 will be offered in Blue, Orange, and Black. One of the pictures suggests that vivo will announce it on April 13 in China. A glimpse at the rear reveals a square camera island that's been crudely photoshopped out. It looks similar to the Chinese iQOO 9. And as the rumored specs align, we could see a rebrand of that phone. The iQOO Neo6 is rumored...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_neo_6_pictured_in_renders_will_come_in_orange_blue_and_black-news-53734.php

Realme Pad Mini launching soon in the Philippines

Realme is rumored to release a smaller Android tablet entry and it seems the official launch of the device will take place in the Philippines soon. The upcoming Realme Pad Mini surfaced in a series of teaser images confirming some of its key specs. The tablet will offer an 8.7-inch screen and a notably smaller profile than the currently available Realme Pad though a similar design profile. Realme Pad Mini's display will pack a 1340 x 800px resolution and is rumored to bring a Unisoc T616 chipset paired with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage which will be expandable. Realme Pad...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_mini_launching_soon_in_the_philippines-news-53736.php

Fitbit is preparing new Versa, Sense, Luxe wearables, no Wear OS in sight

Fitbit was acquired by Google in 2019, and it took two years for regulators to approve the deal. However even after that is completed Fitbit is still not embracing Wear OS as per the latest rumor. It says three new devices are coming, and none of them will come with Google's wearable platform. According to 9to5Google, Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Sense 2 smartwatches, as well as the Fitbit Luxe 2 band, are on their way with the brand’s own interface. The Versa and Sense watches appeared with code names Hera and Rhea within the Fitbit app. These devices both have a resolution of 336 x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fitbit_is_preparing_new_versa_sense_luxe_wearables_none_of_them_with_wear_os-news-53735.php

Samsung Smart Monitor M8 goes on pre-order globally

Samsung officially introduced its 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 which was originally announced at CES 2022. This is a 4K (3,840 x 2,160px) resolution VA type LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 60Hz refresh rate. The panel is HDR10+ compliant and covers 99% of the sRGB color spectrum. You also get built-in AirPlay 2, wireless Samsung DeX support as well as remote PC access functionality. There are two 5W speakers onboard and Samsung is also bringing a detachable 1080p SlimFit camera with tilt functionality. Smart Monitor M8 runs Tizen OS and can act as a control hub for all your smart...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_smart_monitor_m8_goes_on_preorder_globally-news-53733.php

vivo X Fold launch date confirmed - it is April 11

The vivo X Fold smartphone was officially confirmed on Friday and now we even get a launch date. It will debut on April 11 with a big screen on the inside, just like the Oppo Find N and Galaxy Z Fold3. The new vivo phone will also have a secondary screen on the outside. The inner fold is not really a surprise given how all the competitors are going for the same factor, although we weren’t counting off an attempt from vivo to bring something different to the market, like an outwards hinge like the first Huawei Mate X. The event in two weeks is also supposed to be the launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold_launch_date_confirmed__it_is_april_11-news-53732.php

Poco X4 Pro hits India starting at INR 18,999

As expected Poco India introduced its Poco X4 Pro to the Indian market. The device comes with a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W charging. The camera department packs a 64MP main shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide angle lens and a 2MP macro cam. The phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, an IR blaster and a headphone jack. For a more detailed look on the X4 Pro and its performance head over to our detailed written review. Poco X4 Pro comes in Laser Black, Laser Blue and Poco Yellow colors. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x4_pro_hits_india_starting_at_inr_18999-news-53731.php

iQOO 9 SE in for review

iQOO unveiled the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro in January in China and introduced the pair in India in February, which was joined by an SE model - a first in iQOO's number series. We have already reviewed the Pro version, and our review of the vanilla model is underway. However, we've also got the iQOO 9 SE at our HQ for testing. But before we put the iQOO 9 SE through its paces, let's see what the most affordable smartphone in the iQOO 9 series offers. The iQOO 9 SE packs a 6.62" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen protected by Panda Glass. It is HDR10+ certified and has 1,200 nits of peak brightness....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_9_se_in_for_review-news-53703.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 12

Samsung's Galaxy A series is still the most popular in our database, but there has been an internal reshuffle and it's the Galaxy A53 on top now. We then have the Galaxy A73 in second, while last week's leader - the Galaxy A33 is all the way down in eight. Redmi's Note 11 just edged out another Samsung phone - the Galaxy S22 Ultra - for the last podium spot. The newly announced Realme GT Neo3 sits in fifth, ahead of the Xiaomi 12 Pro, which is exactly where we left it last week. Apple's latest, iPhone SE (2022) took seventh, while the company's greatest iPhone 13 Pro sits in tenth....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_12-news-53730.php

Week 12 in review: Realme GT Neo3 and Redmi 10C debut, Nothing confirms phone (1) and Nothing OS

After a few announcement-heavy weeks, things got a little calmer in week 12. Nothing announced its plans to become an ecosystem rival to the likes of Apple with its phone (1) set to release sometime this summer. Carl Pei also announced Nothing OS Launcher which will be the company’s Android skin and which will be available for other Android devices to test out come April. Realme debuted its GT Neo3 powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8100 chip and blazing fast 150W charging which is the speediest commercially available option at the moment, promising a 50% charge in a mere 5 minutes. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_12_in_review-news-53721.php

Samsung Galaxy A13 in for review

This is the Samsung Galaxy A13 - Samsung's latest entry-level A series phone. The Galaxy A13 is a simple phone that provides a good set of specs, an emphasis on display and battery life, at the affordable starting price of €190 for the 4/64GB model, which we have today. The phone comes with a SIM tool and a cable, just like the expensive Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy A13 is a handsome phone. It has a minimalistic feel to it with its simple design - the body of the phone is made of plastic and lacks any sort of cutouts or shapes. It kind of reminds us of the unapologetically...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a13_in_for_review-news-53707.php

Weekly poll: Realme GT Neo3 - hot or not?

The Realme GT Neo3 is launching next week (in China) and it will become only the second Dimensity 8100 phone to hit the market. It is also the first to use Realme’s new UltraDart charging architecture, running at 150W (the middle of its planned range of 100-200W). Well, some units will use the 150W system, others will charge at 80W – not slow by any means (0-100% in 32 minutes), but not headline-grabbing either. The 80W model comes with a slightly larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs. 4,500 mAh for the 150W model. There is no official 0-100% time for the 150W model, but a 0-50% charge should be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_realme_gt_neo3-news-53708.php

Samsung offers $100 eCertificate for Galaxy Z Fold3 buyers in the US

The Discover Samsung promo campaign is ending today and it will go out with a bang. Today only you can pick up a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and get a $100 eCertificate. Note that this deal is available only in the US and only through the that link. This is a good opportunity for some spring cleaning. Today’s offer can be stacked with a couple of other deals. The first is the Enhanced Trade-in program that accepts phones with a cracked screen and gives you a discount for the Z Fold3 in return. For example, you can get $925 for a damaged Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (and you don’t even need to quit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_offers_100_ecertificate_for_galaxy_z_fold3_buyers_in_the_us-news-53722.php

How much fast charging costs in terms of battery capacity?

Have you noticed how phones with fast charging tend to have smaller batteries than phones that charge slowly? We did. We even asked manufacturers about it, however, they were pretty tight lipped about the details. So, we decided to do our own research. We searched through our database for devices from the same maker, that launched around the same time and that have the same dimensions (down to the tenth of a millimeter), but offer different charge speeds. The idea is to remove as many variables as possible. Often times addition of fast charging is the difference between vanilla and Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/what_does_fast_charging_cost_in_terms_of_battery_capacity-news-53685.php

Weekly poll results: the Galaxy A73 5G gets a warm welcome, but availability may be an issue

Samsung may want to reconsider the launch plans for the Galaxy A73 5G. The results from last week’s poll show that this may be the best phones in the 2022 Galaxy A series. And yet we still don’t know where it will be available or how much it will cost. All we know is that it will launch in select regions in late April. We thought that losing the telephoto camera and not having a larger battery than the A53 would hurt it, but that wasn’t the case. The A73 topped the poll and got a better reception than the A53 and A33. The biggest threat to the A73 may be an S-series flagship instead of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_galaxy_a73_5g_gets_a_warm_welcome_but_availability_may_be_an_issue-news-53704.php

OnePlus 10R full specs leak, Dimensity 8100 SoC and 150W charging in tow

We've been hearing about the OnePlus 10R (codenamed "pickle") for a few months now, which is expected to arrive sometime in Q2 2022. OnePlus hasn't divulged anything about the 10R yet, but its full specs have leaked online, suggesting it won't be an entirely new smartphone. The source claims that the OnePlus 10R will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC (previous rumor claimed Dimensity 9000) and run Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 out of the box. The smartphone will come with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage. OnePlus 9R The OnePlus 10R will pack a 6.7" 120Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10r_pickle_full_specs_leak-news-53729.php