Apple supplier BOE could lose millions of iPhone 14 OLED panel orders

Chinese display maker Beijing Oriental Electronics (BOE) struck a deal with Apple to supply OLED panels for the iPhone 14 series. However, South Korean publication The Elec reports that the company is yet to receive approval from Apple for the iPhone 14's displays, and it could actually lose the order of about 30 million OLED screens for the 2022 iPhones. That's because BOE unilaterally changed the design of the circuit width of the iPhone 13's OLED panels earlier this year to increase the yield rate, which resulted in Apple asking BOE to halt the production of the panels. Apple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_oled_panel_orders_boe-news-54386.php

Asus ROG Phone 6 and Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will be powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC yesterday with some performance and power efficiency improvements over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and 16 companies have confirmed to launch smartphones with this new chip at the helm, starting Q3 2022. While we don't have an exact date for the launch of the first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone yet, Asus has announced that the ROG Phone 6 will be the first gaming phone to come with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC under the hood. Get ready! The 1st gaming phone with Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 is coming SOON#ROGPHONE6 #ForThoseWhoDare...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6_first_snapdragon_8_plus_gen_1_smartphone-news-54385.php

iQOO Neo6 launching in India on May 31 with Snapdragon 870 SoC

iQOO has been teasing the Neo6 in India since last week, and today the company announced that it will introduce the Neo6 in India on May 31. But, the Neo6 coming to India is different from the one launched in China in April. The Chinese unit has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC at the helm, while the Indian model will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chip. iQOO Neo6 is launching in India with Snapdragon 870 SoC iQOO hasn't detailed the Indian Neo6's specs sheet yet, but the company confirmed that the smartphone will come in two colors and have 12GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo6_5g_india_launch_date-news-54384.php

vivo Y75 launches in India with MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, 44 MP selfie cam

Back in January vivo made the Y75 5G official, and it took until today for the 4G version to also be announced. The vivo Y75 was introduced for the Indian market, and interestingly enough this isn't the first vivo Y75 - in fact there was another one launched back in 2017, but vivo seems to have forgotten about it. Anyway, the new Y75 comes with a 6.44-inch 1080x2400 AMOLED screen with 60 Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC at the helm, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and a 4,050 mAh battery with 44W fast charging. Memory-wise, you can also have an extra 4GB of virtual RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y75_launches_in_india_with_mediatek_helio_g96_chipset_44_mp_selfie_cam-news-54383.php

Google Pixel Watch memory and storage amounts leak

As you may know, the Pixel Watch is coming. Long a figment of tech enthusiasts' imaginations, this year it's actually real - Google itself confirmed as much, seemingly unable to keep it a secret even though the launch is only happening "this fall", which probably translates into October. So, we have a few months of Pixel Watch leaks ahead of us, and the latest one from about a week ago told us that the wearable would use Samsung's Exynos 9110 chipset. That's a bit concerning since that SoC came out in 2018 and is built on a 10nm process. Today a new source seemingly corroborates the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_memory_and_storage_amounts_leak-news-54382.php

Some T-Mobile users experience bug with eSIM on iPhones

Yesterday afternoon, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman Tweeted about an issues that some T-Mobile customers are experiencing on iPhones. Specifically, some lines activated with eSIM were suddenly deactivated from iMessage and FaceTime with no way to re-activate the line with Apple’s core communication services. There is a very nasty iPhone and @TMobile bug where iMessage and FaceTime for a device’s phone number will randomly deactivate and there is no way to reactivate it. The only solution that worked for me is getting a new physical SIM card. An extremely disappointing issue.— Mark Gurman...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/some_t_mobile_users_experience_bug_with_esim_on_iphones-news-54381.php

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ may be the new default flagship chipset in the Android world but we also got a new midrange option with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. The new 4nm platform brings several firsts to the SD 7 series including Qualcomm’s dedicated AI Engine, up to 200MP image capture and Android Ready SE for e-money solutions. A Kryo CPU cluster clocked at up to 2.4Ghz alongside the Adreno 662 GPU sit at the heart of the new SoC. Qualcomm claims the new chip handles graphics 20% faster than the outgoing Snapdragon 778G while AI tasks are said to perform 30% better on the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_announces_snapdragon_7_gen_1-news-54373.php

Honor 70 and 70 Pro appear in official renders, live shots

The Honor 70 series is arriving on May 30, and today the company shared official images of the vanilla version on its website with official renders in all four colors. In addition, the device also appeared in live shots, sitting next to the Honor 70 Pro, revealing minor changes in design that will make it easier to differentiate both versions. Honor 70 and Honor 70 Pro The Honor 70 and Honor 70 Pro will have a triple-camera setup. The Pro appears to have its shooters on an elevated island, while the vanilla has the cameras in two circles. Also, the more premium phone will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_70_and_70_pro_appear_in_official_renders_live_shots-news-54374.php

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 launching on May 24

Yesterday brought news of the Redmi Note 11T series launch in China scheduled for May 24 and the phones are not the only devices launching at the event. Xiaomi just confirmed its Mi Band 7 is also launching on the same day as the Redmi Note 11T series. We even get some details about its specs as well as some images of its design. Xiaomi Mi Band 7 official teasers Mi Band 7 will adopt the familiar pill-shaped design of its predecessors but with a 1.62-inch AMOLED screen up from the 1.56-inch size on the outgoing Mi Band 6. The larger panel will allow for more watch complications on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_7_launching_on_may_24-news-54372.php

Realme Pad X incoming on May 26

Realme is working on a new tablet, and today we learned its name and date of arrival. The Pad X will be launched on May 26 in China at 2 PM local time, according to the brand's official website. The official render showcased a fancy green design but leaked images on Weibo revealed two more traditional color options are on their way as well. The Realme Pad X will have a Snapdragon 870 chipset, as confirmed by the company CMO, which will make it the first slate with 5G connectivity for the brand. Looking at the images, we can also see it will have one camera on an unusually big island -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_x_incoming_on_may_26-news-54371.php

Samsung reveals Pokemon Edition Galaxy Buds 2 for Korea

Last month, Samsung released a Galaxy Z Flip3 Pokemon Edition that sold out quite literally in minutes in Samsung’s home market of South Korea. Now, Samsung is releasing a Pokemon Edition of another Samsung product. This time it’s the Galaxy Buds 2 to have its moment in South Korea. The Pokemon Edition Buds 2 will come with a Poke Ball carrying case which can be outfitted with a strap loop. Korean shoppers can choose between any of the 5 colors that the Buds 2 is currently available in onyx, olive, white, lavender, and graphite. The Poke Ball case can also fit the Galaxy Buds Pro or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reveals_pokemon_edition_galaxy_buds_2_for_korea-news-54370.php

North American smartphone shipments grew steadily in Q1 2022 with Google up 380%

The latest report from Canalys focuses on the North American smartphone market. Specifically, the estimated shipments for Q1 of 2022 are in and there are some trends noticed. To start, the overall smartphone market grew by 4% to 39 million units shipped compared to the 37.6 million shipped in the same quarter last year. It is noted this is despite “inflationary pressure”. Google saw the most significant relative growth with 380% increase in shipments YoY. Google sold 1.2 million phones taking 3% market share for the quarter compared to 0.2 million it shipped during the same quarter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/north_american_smartphone_shipments_grew_steadily_in_q1_2022_with_google_up_380-news-54369.php

Huawei AppGallery flaw allegedly allows anyone to download paid apps for free

Ever since it got caught in the US vs. China crossfire, Huawei has had to develop its own software solutions, as it's banned from using Google's. One of those is AppGallery, and it's basically Huawei's version of the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. AppGallery apparently has a pretty huge issue, one which, according to one developer, has gone unfixed for months even though he reported it to Huawei back in February. This flaw allows anyone with a bit of technical know-how and some time and willingness to put in a tiny bit of effort to basically download and install any paid app...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_appgallery_flaw_allegedly_allows_anyone_to_download_paid_apps_for_free-news-54368.php

OnePlus Nord N20 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_n20_5g-review-2422.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 surfaces on Geekbench with alleged Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset

As we get closer to the supposed launch of Samsung’s next generation of foldables more details about the Galaxy Z Flip4 begin to emerge. The latest ones involve the phone’s chipset and battery capacity which both surfaced in two new listings. The first is a Geekbench listing for the Samsung SM-F721U believed to be Z Flip4 powered by the yet to be announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 render The listing reveals the chipset bears the “Taro” codename and features a maximum clock speed of 3.19Ghz which should be for the Cortex-X2 CPU performance core. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip4_surfaces_on_geekbench_with_alleged_snapdragon_8_gen_1_chipset-news-54360.php

iQOO Z5 (V2188A) shows up on TENAA - a different Z5 for China

An unannounced iQOO with the model name V2188A was briefly up on China's TENAA certification site and has seemingly been pulled down since. We were able to get a good look and saw the specs - the V2188A has a 5,880mAh battery, which is close enough to call 6,000mAh, 44W charging, a 6.58-inch display, and the dimensions of 163.87 x 75.33 x 9.21mm with a weight of 203g. This is likely the iQOO Z5 with a 6,000mAh battery that's reportedly coming to China. What's weird is that China already has a vivo an iQOO Z5 on sale but that phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 44W charging and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z5_v2188a_shows_up_on_tenaa__a_different_z5_for_china-news-54359.php

Redmi Note 11T series launching on May 24

Xiaomi is not done with its Redmi 11 lineup as the brand is now teasing a new Redmi Note 11T series of devices. These will be launched in China next Tuesday, May 24 at an event set to start at 7PM local time. Redmi’s official Weibo handle revealed some details about the phones and we can expect no less than three devices - a 11T Pro and 11T Pro+ alongside a vanilla Redmi Note 11T. Redmi Note 11T series posters We can see the design of the Note 11T Pro+ in the new teasers showing out a triple camera setup on its back. Xiaomi also revealed the phones will feature flat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_11t_series_launching_on_may_24-news-54358.php

New Realme Pad allegedly on the way with Snapdragon 870 and 120 Hz screen

According to the latest rumors from China, Realme is busy working on yet another tablet, following the Realme Pad and Realme Pad Mini. This new slate will allegedly be the highest-end of the bunch, as it's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. Not just that, but it's said to have a high-resolution QHD+ LCD with 120 Hz refresh rate, and an 8,360 mAh battery. Realme VP Xu Qi reportedly called the tablet the king of its price range - that's quite the teaser, but of course he didn't go so far as to reveal said price, instead further teasing that it's going to be the cheapest tablet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_realme_pad_allegedly_on_the_way_with_snapdragon_870_and_120_hz_screen-news-54357.php

Sony introduces LinkBuds S for $200 with ANC and LDAC support

Sony is announcing its LinkBuds S earbuds is now available for pre-order for $200. These buds offer actice noise cancellation and super lightweight at 4.8g per bud and they’ll arrive in white and black versions, along with a beige version exclusively at Best Buy. The LinkBuds S features an ambient mode so the wearer can hear their surroundings, and support for Sony’s high-quality LDAC Bluetooth codec. The “Link” part is that they are earbuds you can wear throughout the day to “link” your digital life with the sound of reality. They are rated for six hours of listening time with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_introduces_linkbuds_s_for_200_with_anc_and_ldac_support-news-54356.php

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a33_5g-review-2424.php

Huawei Mate Xs 2 hands-on

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is finally moving out of China and it will come to Europe starting in June. We were lucky enough to attend the launch event and have some early hands-on impressions to share with it. The Huawei Mate Xs 2 will be offered in three colors - Black with what Huawei calls a cross-hatch leather texture, White with a "natural" leather texture, and Violet. The Mate Xs 2 is a significant departure from its predecessor the Mate Xs in terms of design, but shares a lot of its hardware. The camera setup, for example, is very close in terms of specs, as is the battery. But...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xs_2_handson-news-54351.php

Realme announces Narzo 50 5G and 50 Pro 5G

Two new members of the Narzo 50 series were announced today - the Narzo 50 5G and Narzo 50 Pro 5G. Both pack 90Hz displays, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and 5,000 mAh batteries with 33W charging. Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Narzo 50 Pro 5G gets a 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The back houses a 48MP main cam alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro cam. MediaTek’s Dimensity 920 sits at the helm aided by 6/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G The phone boots Realme UI 3.0 on top of Android 12. Other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_announces_narzo_50_5g_and_50_pro_5g-news-54345.php

vivo X80 and X80 Pro begin global rollout in India

A month after their debut in China, vivo X80 and vivo X80 Pro have begun their global rollout in India. The two handsets come with less storage and RAM compared to the Chinese versions and omit the vegan leather and ceramic back options. The key specs remain unchanged, though, with both handsets offering 6.78-inch AMOLEDs, 50MP main cams and 80W charging. The operating system is Funtouch OS 12, though, instead of OriginOS but it still runs over Android 12. The X80 Pro gets Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset as well as a more advanced 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display with QHD+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x80_and_x80_pro_come_to_india_starting_at_inr_54999_-news-54344.php

vivo X80 Pro in for review

vivo's X80 series is now globally available and we have the flagship X80 Pro in the office to be subjected to our review treatment. Mind you, the X80 Pro+ is not coming before Q3, so for all intents and purposes, the vivo X80 Pro is the true company flagship right now. vivo's premium series phones always come in well-stocked retal packages and the X80 Pro is no exception. You get a case, USB cable, USB-C earbuds, and an 80W charger. When put side by side with the X70 Pro+, there's a clear resemblance. Both have the same tactile glass finish in the same Black color, and both...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x80_pro_in_for_review-news-54340.php

Samsung sends another update to the Galaxy S22 family

Less than a month after they received the previous update, today the members of the Galaxy S22 family have been graced with yet another update. So far this is only going out to Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra units, but those using Samsung's Exynos chip should get it too in the near future. The new version is labeled S90xEXXU2AVE4 (where "x" changes depending on which phone you have) and it's already rolling out in a dozen of countries as a 350MB over-the-air download. The update brings with it various unnamed security fixes as well as improvements to the "overall...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sends_another_update_to_the_galaxy_s22_family-news-54343.php

Poco X4 GT is on the way

The Poco X4 Pro 5G is the first member of the X4 family to get announced, but it obviously won't be the last. In fact, the Poco X4 GT's name has just been confirmed through an IMEI database listing, so that model is definitely on the way. It will apparently be introduced in the next few weeks, and it's expected to be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro. That model is going to be confined to China, while the Poco X4 GT will be launched globally. While the Redmi Note 11T Pro isn't official either, rumored specs for it include a 6.6-inch 144 Hz IPS touchscreen, the Dimensity 8100 SoC at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x4_gt_is_on_the_way-news-54342.php

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_2_lite_5g-review-2423.php

Huawei officially confirms Mate Xs 2, Watch GT3 Pro going global tomorrow

Huawei is holding a launch event tomorrow and we finally got official confirmation that we’ll see the global launch of the Mate Xs 2 and Watch GT3 Pro as well as more products. The event kicks off at 2PM CET tomorrow and we'll be there to cover all the announcements. Unfolding the next generation innovation of #HUAWEIMateXs2 , #HUAWEIWATCHGT3Pro and more.Join us tomorrow at 14:00 CET for the HUAWEI Flagship Product Launch 2022.Click link: https://t.co/tT2yDnEySv pic.twitter.com/Gn7X73rz1Z— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) May 17, 2022 The Mate Xs 2 supports Huawei M Pencil, has a 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_officially_confirms_mate_xs_2_watch_gt3_pro_going_global_tomorrow-news-54334.php

Oppo Reno8 series listed online, Reno8 Pro+ handled on video

Oppo’s Reno8 series is launching next Monday on May 23 and the leaks just keep coming. The series is actually listed on Oppo China’s online store revealing three models - Reno8, Reno8 Pro and Reno8 Pro+. We now have detailed official images of all three phones revealing their color options and designs. In addition, a Chinese tech blogger posted a hands-on video of the Reno8 Pro+ showing out the phone’s design. We can see the back design on the Reno8 Pro+ is inspired by the Find X5 series with a fairly large camera island that melts into the back frame. The phone brings flat aluminum...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno8_series_listed_online_reno8_pro_handled_on_video-news-54333.php

vivo T2 listed in China, launch scheduled for May 23

A new T-series phone from vivo is launching in China soon and we have our first look. Vivo T2 is already listed on the brand’s online shop complete with a launch date - May 23. The upcoming phone looks identical to the iQOO Neo6 SE which gives us a few hints about its specs. vivo T2 next to iQOO Neo6 SE Vivo T2 is expected to offer a 6.62-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate and centered punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. The back comes with a 64MP main cam alongside a 12MP ultrawide and a 2MP portrait cam. We’re also expecting Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 chipset at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t2_listed_in_china_launch_scheduled_for_may_23-news-54332.php

Samsung reportedly begins mass production of new foldable flagships parts

Samsung’s next two foldable smartphones will arrive sometime in the second half of the year, and the latest report from The Elec cites industry sources that Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of core components for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 (both tentative names). In addition, Samsung will reportedly begin producing the foldables as soon as mid-June. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Reports estimate that Samsung is expecting to produce more than 10 million combined foldable units between the Flip and Fold series by the end of the year. It is reported that 70% of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reportedly_begins_mass_production_of_new_foldable_flagships_parts-news-54331.php

Apple releases iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5

Today Apple has updated its mobile devices to iOS 15.5 (for iPhones) and iPadOS 15.5 (for iPads), respectively. As the .1 incrementation implies, this one isn't a big update, but it still manages to pack in a couple of new features. First up, the Wallet app now enables Apple Cash customers to send and request money from their Apple Cash card. Second, the Apple Podcasts app includes a new setting to limit episodes stored on your device and automatically delete older ones. Additionally, an issue where home automations may fail when triggered by people arriving or leaving is now fixed....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_155_and_ipados_155-news-54330.php

Asus rolls out Android 12 update for the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro

Asus started its Android 12 update journey back in December with the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip, and it unfortunately took the Taiwanese company almost five months after that to work its way back to those phones' predecessors. Today, however, it finally announced that Android 12 is now out for the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro, both released in 2020. The new firmware that's rolling out is labeled as version 31.0210.0210.250 for both models (note that we're talking about the Zenfone 7 ZS670KS and the Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS. As usual with such over-the-air rollouts, the new software is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rolls_out_android_12_update_for_the_zenfone_7_and_zenfone_7_pro-news-54329.php

Samsung Galaxy A23

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23-review-2420.php

The OnePlus Nord 2T will be the first phone with the Dimensity 1300

Despite several leaks, the OnePlus Nord 2T is still not official – that will change on May 19 (Thursday). In the run-up to the event the company is confirming one new detail about the phone per day. Yesterday, it confirmed support for 80W SuperVOOC charging, which can pump a day’s worth of power into the battery in just 15 minutes. The battery capacity wasn’t mentioned, but the leaks have it pegged at 4,500 mAh. Anyway, today’s announcement confirms the use of the Dimensity 1300 chipset. Considering that the chip was unveiled a month ago and no one has called dibs yet, the Nord 2T will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oneplus_nord_2t_will_be_the_first_phone_with_the_dimensity_1300-news-54320.php

Oppo Reno8 series launching on May 23

Oppo is gearing up to announce its Reno8 series in China next week on May 23. We’re expecting at least three models with a Reno8 SE, Reno8 and Reno8 Pro. Reno8 is expected to debut Qualcomm’s yet to be announced Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset while Reno8 Pro should bring MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100 chipset instead. In related news IceUniverse shared a leaked render of the Reno8 Pro’s front revealing a flat display with a centered punch-hole cutout for its selfie cam. The panel does appear to have slightly slimmer bezels than the outgoing Reno7 Pro. Oppo Reno8 Pro display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno8_series_launching_on_may_23-news-54319.php

Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon launch event for May 20

Qualcomm confirmed its Snapdragon Night event is set to take place on May 20 in China from 8PM local time. The two big announcements expected at the event are the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 platforms. The former is touted to offer slight improvements over the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with a minor GPU upgrade while still using the same CPU structure - one Cortex X2 prime core at 3Ghz, three Cortex A710 performance units and four Cortex A510 efficiency cores. Qualcomm Snapdragon Night event poster The new flagship chipset is also expected to be fabbed on TSMC’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_confirms_snapdragon_launch_event_for_may_20-news-54318.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 19

Several high-profile announcements shook up the order in our trending chart, but none more so than Sony's latest flagship - the Xperia 1 IV, which took the top spot. It pushed the Samsung Galaxy A53 to second, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra rounded up the podium positions. The Redmi Note 11 dropped to the fourth spot, ahead of two more new arrivals. The mid-range Google Pixel 6a and Sony 10 IV take fifth and sixth positions, respectively. In seventh we find the Galaxy A73 that struggled to maintain its standing with the influx of new hardware, but at least managed to stay ahead of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_19-news-54317.php

We review Huawei HarmonyOS... in a car

We had a chance to test out HarmonyOS in the most unusual of places - Huawei’s first co-developed car AITO M5, which was reviewed by our sister site ArenaEV.com. It's great to see automakers take advantage of smartphone companies and their expertise in creating fluid, smooth operating systems. Huawei went beyond that though and made sure its own HarmonyOS is presented for the first time in a car they co-developed. In the center console lies the giant 15.6 inch infotainment system running on HarmonyOS. Huawei calls the screen 2k, the actual resolution is 1,920x1,080px and the panel is HDR...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/aito_m5_harmonyos_system_quick_review-news-54285.php

Week 19 in review: Sony Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 10 IV, ZTE Axon 40 series and Pixel 6a go official

Another busy week passed by with notable announcements from Sony, Google and ZTE. It was ZTE that kicked things off with its brand new Axon 40 Pro and Axon 40 Ultra flagships. Axon 40 Ultra gets a 6.8-inch AMOLED with the company’s third-generation UD camera tech which now gets improved sub-pixel arrangement over the 16MP camera which should result in clearer selfies and videos. The Ultra also gets the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, three 64MP cameras around the back - a wide, ultrawide and a 91mm equivalent periscope. Axon 40 Pro sticks to a 6.67-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_19_in_review_sony_xperia_1_iv_xperia_10_iv_zte_axon_40_series_and_pixel_6a_go_official_-news-54306.php

GSMArena merch store: introducing new designs and products

Five months ago we launched our merch store and we wanted to thank everyone who bought our products. We are glad to have you as a part of our community and that you proudly our brand, even though we’re only Internet famous and not movie star famous. When we launched the store, we promised to keep things fresh with new designs. Today we’re introducing a few new designs and a product we didn’t offer before. More on that in a moment. Of the current selection, the most popular product is our Est 2000 Tee, particularly the one in the Leaf Green color. For those of you who don’t have one yet,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gsmarena_merch_store_introducing_two_new_designs-news-54291.php

Weekly poll: Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 10 IV - love 'em or hate 'em?

Who announces a flagship in the middle of the year? Sony does. Who focuses on multimedia above everything else? Sony does. Who sticks to its own design, regardless of where the industry is headed? Sony does. Love it or hate it, the Japanese company makes phones like no other. Considering the low sales volumes, we guess that most people don’t fall in the ‘love it’ category. How could they, given Sony’s ambitious pricing and leisurely release schedule? But this year the Mark 4 flagship brings proper innovation and is increasingly leans towards professional features (exemplified by the Xperia...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_sony_xperia_1_iv_and_xperia_10_iv__love_em_or_hate_em-news-54304.php

Research: Wearables, including Apple Watch, are poor at tracking calories

In a paper published in January this year, researchers try to evaluate the usefulness of wrist-worn smart devices for tracking energy expenditure and heart rate. The Apple Watch Series 6, Polar Vantage V and the Fitbit Sense were used by 30 healthy male and female participants engaging in weight training, cycling, running walking and even sitting. As reference devices, the team used the Polar H10 chest strap and the MetaMax 3B. Now, we won't bore you with the details of the study or the methods used as they seem solid enough and instead, we will talk about the findings. The guys at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/research_apple_watch_6_among_other_wearables_is_bad_at_tracking_calories-news-54314.php

Weekly poll results: smartwatches are becoming more popular, especially the advanced ones

Smartwatches, the full-featured kind, are quite popular – nearly half of you have one, according to last week’s poll. The challenges for makers are laid out in the second poll, the most important feature of a smartwatch or band is long battery life. The watches running watchOS, Wear OS, Tizen or HarmonyOS tend to last between one and four days depending on usage. Improving on that will take a lot of work as the form factor limits battery capacity while advanced features require more power. For those wearing a smart device on their wrists, the basic smartwatch was the second most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_smartwatches_are_becoming_more_popular_especially_the_advanced_ones-news-54303.php

Realme Narzo 50 5G's leaked images reveal new color option

Realme will introduce the Narzo 50 5G on May 18. The company hasn't divulged anything about it yet, but we know what the smartphone will look like thanks to a couple of images that leaked earlier this week, which also showed off the smartphone in black color. Now, a new set of Narzo 50 5G's pictures have surfaced, showing the smartphone in a blue shade while also corroborating the previous design leak. The source claims that the Narzo 50 5G will be 8mm thick, and its rear panel's design is inspired by the Kevlar speed texture. Furthermore, the source says that the Narzo 50 5G will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_50_5g_render_blue_color_variant-news-54316.php

OnePlus Nord gets stable OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12

OnePlus released the beta version of its OxygenOS 12 software for the original OnePlus Nord not long ago. It seems that the initial release was somewhat successful as the company is already moving on with the distribution of the stable OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. It's important to note, though, that the OTA update is available only to Indian users, with the European version of the firmware still being validated. In any case, users outside of India probably won't be waiting much longer for the update that weighs in at 4GB also packing the April 2022 security patch. OnePlus shared...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_gets_stable_oxygenos_12_based_on_android_12-news-54315.php