Upcoming Nokia Style+ specs and dimensions leak in FCC certification

Nokia seems to be gearing up to launch a new device with the Style+ moniker, at least according to various certification filing leaks from China's China Quality Certification (CQC) and the WiFi Alliance. Now the Style+, model number TA-1448, has also popped up at the FCC in a pretty revealing way. Nokia Style+ FCC filing First off, the leak features a very precise schematic showing that the phone will be 166.1 mm tall and 76.4 mm wide. It also features the general layout of the back of the phone, which looks quite reminiscent of the recently-leaked Nokia G400 design or the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_nokia_style_specs_and_dimensions_leak_in_fcc_certification-news-54808.php

More Google Pixel 7 Pro low-level specs leak from prototype

If you've been keeping up with Pixel news lately, then you probably know that a number of prototype units for both the vanilla Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro are already out in the wild. Google has generally done a good and swift job hunting these down remotely and "bricking" or deactivating them in some manner, but that hasn't stopped tinkerers from snooping around in what is left like boot logs to dig up specs. A few more low-level details have now been unearthed. In no particular order let's start with the new Tensor 2 chipset. The new leak reaffirms that the Pixel 7 custom GS201...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_google_pixel_7_pro_lowlevel_specs_leak_from_prototype-news-54806.php

Samsung US is running some great promos

Samsung US is currently running some tempting promos in its official webstore. These will be active through today and tomorrow, so you have to be fairly quick if something catches your eye. In no particular order, let's start with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you go for a top-tier 1TB model, Samsung will instantly give you a $150 rebate. There is also a Summer sales event going on where you can double your memory and get the 512GB model for the same price as a 256GB one. That's a $100 value on the house. Trade-in value has also been temporarily boosted from a $640 cap to as much as $1,000...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_us_is_running_some_great_promos-news-54812.php

Asus ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant

Asus has already confirmed a few features of the ROG Phone 6 arriving on July 5 as a part of its promo campaign, and continuing it further, the company has now announced the ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant and is advertising it as the "world's 1st IPX4 gaming phone." World's 1st IPX4 gaming phone.Coming Soon.Tune in on July 5 to know more ▶️ https://t.co/G3oahMoh4Y#ROGPhone6 pic.twitter.com/LOsmA4Z22C— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) June 24, 2022 Previously confirmed features of the ROG Phone 6 include the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 165Hz AMOLED screen, and improved cooling. Asus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6_ipx4_rated-news-54807.php

Google Pixel 6a listed on Best Buy’s website ahead of release

In anticipation of the Google’s Pixel 6a hitting retail stores next month, US retailer Best Buy already has a listing for the budget-oriented Pixel on its website as “Coming Soon”. The listing doesn’t reveal anything that we didn’t already know, the Google Pixel 6a was fully revealed last month during Google I/O and will retail for $449 in the US. The Pixel 6a will be available in Chalk (white), Sage (green), and Charcoal (Black). All the images shown on Best Buy’s website are from the same set of renders we saw recently leaked by @evleaks. Best Buy has two SKUs listed: one Unlocked and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6a_listed_on_best_buys_website_ahead_of_release-news-54805.php

Fossil announces Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch with two-week battery and Alexa support

Fossil has unveiled its next-generation Hybrid smartwatch for those who prefer a more classic look with some of the smart features of modern smartwatches. The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid takes design elements from its other Gen 6 smartwatches and packs more tech into the hardware. There are two designs: Machine and Stella. The former has a 45mm case size with textured bezel and comes in Black, Smoke, and Silver finishes. The Stella is a smaller 40.5mm case with more feminine colorways including Rose Gold, Silver, and Two-Tone. Both watches have interchangeable bands (18mm and 24mm, respectively)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fossil_announces_gen_6_hybrid_smartwatch_with_twoweek_battery_and_alexa_support-news-54804.php

Hollywood actor Chris Evans says goodbye to his beloved iPhone 6S and its home button

Every technology user is different, and even in an era where large displays and swipey gestures are the norm, there are still users who believe “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Movie star Chris Evans was not ready to part ways with his iPhone 6S in an Instagram post he published with his beloved 2015 iPhone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Evans (@chrisevans) “I’ll miss your home button”, writes Evans in his Instagram post’s heart-felt ode to his six-year-old iPhone. “I won’t miss the nightly battle of trying to get your charge. Or your grainy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hollywood_actor_chris_evans_says_goodbye_to_his_beloved_iphone_6s_and_its_home_button-news-54803.php

Apple Music’s Student tier gets a price bump in US, Canada, and UK

Major music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music all offer a cheaper tier plan for active students with verification. As spotted by a 9to5Mac reader , Apple has quietly raised the rate for the student-tier of Apple Music in the US, Canada, and the UK. Apple Music Student is $6 now? When was this change made? pic.twitter.com/SKRKPuFgzY— Michael Burkhardt (@tme_michael) June 23, 2022 The US and Canada will see a rate increase from $4.99 to $5.99 and from GBP 4.99 to GBP 5.99 in the UK. This comes a few weeks after Apple Music bumped the rate for its student...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_musics_student_tier_gets_a_price_bump_in_us_canada_and_uk-news-54802.php

AirPods Pro 2 to feature heart rate monitoring, hearing aid function

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are coming soon, and today a new leak brings us a few details about them along with a bunch of renders. The AirPods Pro 2 come with a new System-in-Package (SiP) for the H1 chip, which supports adaptive active noise cancellation. The new SiP brings better performance and improved power consumption due to "higher integration and better manufacturing technology". There's also an improved Find My function, as well as new features like heart rate monitoring and a Hearing Aid mode of use. The case comes with a USB-C port and has optimized fast charging. As...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/airpods_pro_2_to_feature_heart_rate_monitoring_hearing_aid_function-news-54801.php

Xiaomi 12 Ultra tipped to launch on July 5

Xiaomi is expected to bring the 12 Ultra flagship soon, and the latest report says the launch date will be July 5. According to Tech Going, promos and teasers will begin a week earlier - June 28. The source doesn't have an established track record, so don't get your hopes up just yet. Still, it's not a long wait now so the accuracy of the info should be confirmed next week. Xiaomi 12 Ultra, speculative renders (image credit) Asus will also announce the ROG Phone 6 on July 5, and it will also feature Qualcomm’s latest chipset - Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The Xiaomi 12 Ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_ultra_could_launch_on_july_5_teaser_campaign_to_begin_the_week_before-news-54791.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Bespoke Edition's color options revealed

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition last year, which was available in 49 color combinations. A few days ago, we heard that the Galaxy Flip4 Bespoke Edition will have even more combinations, and now thanks to Ross Young, we know what color options the Galaxy Z Flip4's standard and Bespoke Edition will have. Like the Flip3 Bespoke Edition, customers will be able to customize the Flip4 Bespoke Edition by picking colors for the smartphone's frame and back panels. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition's customization tool In addition to having more color...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip4_standard_bespoke_edition_color_options-news-54790.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets June 2022 Android security patch

Samsung has released a new software update for the original Galaxy Z Flip that bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to June 2022. The update comes with firmware version F700FXXU8GVF3 and is rolling for the Galaxy Z Flip units with model code SM-F700F. It's currently seeding in Italy and should expand to other regions soon. If you live in Italy and haven't received the update on your Galaxy Z Flip yet, you can check for it manually by heading to its Settings > Software update menu. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_june_2022_android_security_update-news-54789.php

Osom OV1 is now the Solana Saga, a blockchain-focused smartphone

Osom is a privacy-focused tech company that was expected to launch the OV1 smartphone from the team of engineers that built the Essential PH-1. In a turn of events, the OV1 will now be a new blockchain-focused smartphone by Solana Mobile called the "Saga" and it will still be manufactured by Osom. The Solana Saga will be tightly integrated with Solana’s blockchain, capable of making transaction in web3 and will support holding digital assets including tokens and NFTs. The OV1 will now be the Solana Saga.— OSOMPrivacy (@OsomPrivacy) June 23, 2022 At an event in New York, the company...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/osom_ov1_is_now_the_solana_saga_a_blockchainfocused_smartphone-news-54788.php

Instagram tests age verification via video selfie and social vouching

Over in the US, Instagram has started testing new ways to have you verify your age. In addition to simply uploading your ID, a method that may take up to two days to verify, you now have two more options. The first one is to take a video selfie. On-screen instructions will guide you through the process if you pick this option. After you take the video, it's shared only with Yoti, a company specializing in age verification, and Instagram's partner in this undertaking. Yoti's tech estimates your age based on your facial features and then the video gets deleted. Results can take 20...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_tests_age_verification_via_video_selfie_and_social_vouching-news-54787.php

Poco X4 GT in for review

The Poco X4 GT smartphone debuted earlier today and it's now joining our review queue. But first we wanted to share our first impressions of the handset. This device is identical to the Redmi Note 11T Pro in China - Dimensity 8100 chipset and a 144Hz screen being its highlights. It enters the hyper-competitive sub-€400 price segment, though so it will need to really impress with its performance to stand a chance of making a serios impact. Our unit is in an understated Gray color. The sides are flat, which is a great feature, but the screen and back panel are 2.5D curved, making...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x4_gt_in_for_review-news-54748.php

Samsung introduces ISOCELL HP3 200MP sensor with smallest ever pixels

Samsung announced a new 200 MP sensor, called ISOCELL HP3. It has the “industry’s smallest pixel” at just 0.56 μm, which is 12% smaller than the predecessor. It promises quicker auto-focusing and even clearer HDR thanks to a new algorithm for stacking images. The new sensor arrived nine months after the ISOCELL HP1, which is technically the first 200MP camera sensor for smartphones, even if we haven’t seen an actual phone with it yet. Since then, Samsung managed to decrease the pixel size from 0.64 μm, making the the new sensor 1/1.4” type - about 20% smaller than the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_new_200_mp_sensor__isocell_hp3_with_smallest_ever_pixels-news-54776.php

Which cameraphone is king of natural bokeh?

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cameraphone_king_natural_bokeh-review-2441.php

Nothing phone (1) runs Geekbench with Snapdragon 778G+ and 8GB RAM

Nothing’s upcoming phone (1) is arguably the most hyped phone in a while and almost every day leading up to its launch is filled with new teasers and leaks. The latest one is a Geekbench listing of the alleged device which reveals its using the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset alongside the Adreno 642L GPU and 8GB RAM. SD 788G+ is an overclocked version of the older SD 778G with a Kryo 670 CPU and a slightly overclocked 2.51Ghz primary core. Nothing phone (1) listing on Geekbench 5 Nothing phone (1) managed 797 single-core points and 2,803 points on the multi-core assessment. The Geekbench...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_1_runs_geekbench_with_snapdragon_778g_and_8gb_ram-news-54775.php

iQOO U5e goes official with Dimensity 700 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

iQOO announced the U5 last December and followed up with the U5x in March. Now the company has added a new member to its U5 series, dubbed iQOO U5e. The iQOO U5e is powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC and runs Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean out of the box. It comes with up to 6GB RAM and has 128GB of storage onboard, which is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. The iQOO U5e is built around a 6.51" 60Hz HD+ LCD with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. It has a 13MP primary camera on the rear, joined by a 2MP macro unit and LED flash. The U5e packs a 5,000 mAh battery that's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_u5e_specs_price_sale_date-news-54774.php

Samsung releases “Stranger Nights” promo touting Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Nightography camera

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is Samsung’s currently reigning flagship and the company is touting the phone’s ‘Nightography’ capabilities in the latest cross-promotion with the Netflix show Stranger Things. The highly acclaimed Netflix series is on its fourth season, which is now streaming on the platform. In the promo titled “Stranger Nights”, a group of three kids on their bikes are on their way to a viewing party to watch the latest season of Stranger Things and one of the kids leaves a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in their back pocket, which records their bike ride. Monsters from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_releases_stranger_nights_promo_touting_galaxy_s22_ultras_nightography_camera-news-54773.php

Nothing phone (1) will initially be sold through an invite system

Nothing CEO Carl Pei was the co-founder of OnePlus, and you can see a lot of similarities between the two companies, especially in the marketing department. Nothing has run a OnePlus-esque teaser campaign for its upcoming phone (1), revealing small (or big) tidbits of information here and there seemingly every other day, ensuring it stays in the news cycle for weeks. That's exactly what OnePlus used to do, and it turns out Nothing will apply yet another early OnePlus strategy for its first smartphone: the invite system. Love it or hate it, it was undeniably unique when it made its debut...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_1_will_initially_be_sold_through_an_invite_system-news-54772.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 to be more expensive than the Watch4

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch5 family of wearables is going to be more expensive than the Watch4 devices which launched last year, at least upon release. That is, if a new rumor on the matter pans out. It comes from usually reliable Roland Quandt (of OnLeaks fame), however, so there's a higher than usual likelihood of accuracy here. Let's see. The Galaxy Watch5 40mm Bluetooth only will retail for €300, while the LTE model will go for €350. The Galaxy Watch5 44mm Bluetooth only model will be priced at €350, while its LTE capable sibling will retail for €400. Finally, the Galaxy Watch5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch5_to_be_more_expensive_than_the_watch4-news-54771.php

Motorola Edge 30 Lite's leaked image reveals design

Motorola's Edge 30 series consists of a vanilla and Pro model, and the company is expected to launch a Lite variant soon, which has appeared in an official-looking leaked image, revealing its design. The Motorola Edge 30 Lite - codenamed Miami - sports a rectangular camera island on the rear housing an LED flash and two cameras, unlike the vanilla and Pro versions which feature three cameras. The camera module also has text on its right side, which confirms the primary camera will use a 64MP sensor and have OIS, corroborating previous rumors. The other camera is said to be a 13MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_30_lite_leaked_image-news-54763.php

Samsung Galaxy F13 is official with a big 6,000 mAh battery

Today Samsung announced the Galaxy F13, in India. The phone is similar to the Galaxy M13 with one major difference - it is thicker to make room for the larger 6,000mAh battery. The Galaxy F13 comes with an Exynos 850 chipset and 4 B RAM. It has two storage options and a dedicated microSD slot for up to 1TB more. The phone is built around a 6.6" LCD with Full HD+ resolution. The selfie camera is mounted on an Infinity-V notch on the top, and it comes with an 8MP sensor. There are three more cameras on the back - 50MP main, 5MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor. There is also a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f13_is_official_with_a_big_6000_mah_battery-news-54762.php

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G's specs surface, Dimensity 700 and 50MP camera in tow

Samsung unveiled the Exynos 850-powered Galaxy M13 4G last month, and it's rumored to follow up with a 5G version soon, which will have the Dimensity 700 SoC at the helm. The source claims that the Galaxy M13 5G will feature a 6.5" HD+ LCD with a pixel density of 269 ppi and pack a 5,000 mAh battery, expected to support 15W charging. The M13 5G will have two memory options - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. It will support virtual RAM expansion through the RAM Plus feature and storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card. Samsung Galaxy M13 4G The Dimensity 700-powered smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m13_5g_specs_surface-news-54761.php

MediaTek announces Dimensity 9000+ with performance boost and improved ISP

MediaTek has just uncovered its refreshed flagship chipset. The Dimensity 9000+ is here with a couple of key updates over the 9000. In addition to a 5% CPU boost and a 10% graphics boost, there’s also improvements to the image signal processing and 5G modem. Building on the success of our first flagship 5G chipset, the DImenisty 9000+ ensures that device makers always have access to the most advanced high-performance features and the latest mobile technologies, making it possible for their top-tier smartphones to stand out.” – Dr. Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_announces_dimensity_9000_with_performance_boost_and_improved_isp-news-54760.php

Samsung apparently has a huge stockpile of 50 million devices due to low demand

According to a new report out of its home of Korea, Samsung has a stock problem. And it's that it has huge amounts of phones in stock - over 50 million, in fact. That staggering stockpile has added up into the stocks of its distributors. These are phones that are just sitting there waiting to be bought - but apparently not enough people want them. The A series of mid-range devices allegedly takes up a huge portion of this stuck inventory, presumably because they aren't appealing enough to fly off the shelves. Samsung is aiming to ship around 270 million smartphones this year, and 50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_apparently_has_a_huge_stockpile_of_50_million_devices_due_to_low_demand-news-54759.php

Motorola Razr 3's battery life might be disappointing

Motorola is currently working on its next generation foldable smartphone, which we're tentatively calling Razr 3. This will launch at some point in the near future, and it's confirmed to sport Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. This means it will be Motorola's first high-end foldable. There are other upgrades too, especially in the camera department, but if we go by a new rumor out of China, there will also be areas where the new Razr isn't better than its predecessors. And one such problematic area is battery capacity. According to a source who's been reliable in the past (but not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_3s_battery_life_might_be_disappointing-news-54758.php

Apple reportedly will source 80 million OLED panels from Samsung Display for iPhone 14

A report from Korean sources cited industry insiders who are familiar with Apple and Samsung Display’s plans. According to ETNews, “Samsung Display will supply 80 million panels for all iPhone 14 series models.” The report continues that Mass production and delivery of the panels are expected to begin sometime in Q3 of the year. Apple iPhone 13 lineup Four iPhone 14 models are expected, two higher-end Pro models, and two ‘regular’ models. There are two 6.1-inch versions and two 6.7-inch ones. Samsung Display will provide OLED panels for all these models. Meanwhile, it’s reported that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_reportedly_will_source_80_million_oled_panels_from_samsung_display_for_iphone_14-news-54757.php

Sony is reportedly working on its first 100MP sensor for phones

Sony is yet to release a 100+ megapixel sensor designed for smartphones, but one is reportedly on the way. The company will take an interesting approach – instead of going for the flagship market, its first 100MP sensor will be aimed at premium mid-rangers, according to leakster Digital Chat Station. The sensor will allegedly be part of the Sony IMX8 series. The series recently made its debut with the IMX800, a 54MP 1/1.49” sensor that was used in the Honor 70 series. DCS does not share details about the 100MP sensor, so we can only speculate. Given that it is aimed at mid-rangers, it will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_is_reportedly_working_on_its_first_100mp_sensor_for_phones-news-54746.php

Automatic Verification on iOS 16 will replace CAPTCHAs on supported platforms

One of the many new privacy features in iOS 16 is Automatic Verification - Apple’s take on Private Access Tokens. These will allow users to bypass CAPTCHAs on supported sites and apps by verifying the device and Apple ID on the log-in screen. Apple claims the process keeps user data and personal information away from the sites you’re trying to log in while also hiding your IP addresses. iOS 15 login vs iOS 16 with Automatic Verification Cloudflare and Fastly - two of the biggest cloud computing services providers are already on board to support Private Acess Tokens including...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/automatic_verification_on_ios_16_will_replace_captchas_on_supported_platforms-news-54744.php

Realme GT Neo 3T to launch in India by early next month

The Realme GT Neo 3T unveiled a couple of weeks ago is rumored to launch in India by the end of June or early July. The source claims that the smartphone will come in Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black colors in India with three memory options - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB. The Realme GT Neo 3T is a rebranded Q5 Pro announced in China a couple of months ago. It comes with the Snapdragon 870 SoC, 6.62" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery, 80W charging, in-display fingerprint reader, and stereo speakers. Realme GT Neo 3T The GT Neo 3T has a 16MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_3t_india_launch_tipped-news-54742.php

MediaTek’s revenue up 33% thanks to strong sales of Dimensity 8000/9000

Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek has shown significant growth in the last year. With the release of its Dimensity 8000 and 9000 series, MediaTek has seen positive response from OEMs wishing to include MediaTek’s higher-tier Dimensity chips on their flagships. Thanks in part to this, the company’s revenue has increased by 33%. Oppo, Realme, OnePlus, vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor have all recently released smartphones that equip these chipsets. MediaTek reported its revenue in May was around TWD 52.1 billion (~$ 1.75 billion), down 1% from April, but up 26% YoY and up more than TWD 50 billion...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediateks_revenue_up_33_thanks_to_strong_sales_of_dimensity_8000_9000-news-54741.php

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro details leak

Xiaomi is apparently already working on two more high-end phones aside from the 12 Ultra which should finally be announced next month. We're talking about the 12S and 12S Pro, the former of which has already shown up on Geekbench and even in a hands-on image. That image revealed Leica branding for the camera, and today a new rumor sheds some light on other details. The information coming from a usually reliable leakster says the 12S will launch with three RAM/storage combos: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/512GB. The 12S will be powered by Qualcomm's recently unveiled Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12s_12s_pro_details_leak-news-54740.php

Oppo Reno8 Pro+ is likely to launch internationally rebranded as Reno8 Pro

Last month Oppo announced its latest Reno family of mid-range smartphones for the Chinese market - the Reno8, Reno8 Pro, and Reno8 Pro+. In case you're wondering why we haven't reviewed any of them yet, that's because they're meant for the Chinese market. That said, an international launch usually trails with Reno series by a few months, which means these Reno8 models could be arriving in other markets before the end of the year. When they do, you might be in for some confusion, as it turns out that the Reno8 Pro+ could in fact be sold outside of China as Reno8 Pro, losing the "+" on its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno8_pro_is_likely_to_launch_internationally_rebranded_as_reno8_pro-news-54739.php

Realme 9 5G (India) hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9_5g_india_hands_on-review-2440.php

Motorola Moto Tab G62 appears on the Google Play Console, has a 4G version

Last year Motorola returned to the tablet market with the basic Tab G20, then released the more capable Tab G70 this January. Now the brand is working at a model in between those two – the Moto Tab G62 was spotted on the Google Play Console. Unfortunately, most details are still under wraps, but we have two model numbers – XT2261-1 and XT2261-2. Looking at the marketing names for the two, it’s clear that the second one will have 4G connectivity. That was the case with the Moto Tab G70 as well, an 11” tablet powered by the Helio G90T. It launched in India and Brazil with Android 11,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_tab_g62_appears_on_the_google_play_console_has_a_4g_version-news-54730.php

OnePlus Nord 2T to arrive in India on June 27, will cost INR 28,999

The OnePlus Nord 2T is not available in India and so far we have heard practically nothing from the brand about a launch in one of its biggest markets. The latest leak suggested the launch date has been scheduled and it is June 27. The same report also revealed we’ll see two memory options - 8/128 GB with a starting price of INR28,999 (€355), while the 12GB RAM variant will be INR31,999 (€390). OnePlus Nord 2T The Nord 2T is a slight improvement over the Nord 2 with its Dimensity 1300 chipset and 80W fast charging. It costs €399 or €499 in Europe, meaning Indian users are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_2t_said_to_arrive_in_india_on_june_27_will_cost_inr28999-news-54729.php

Tecno Spark 9T brings Helio G37 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

The latest member of the Tecno Spark series is here - meet the Spark 9T. This budget device comes equipped with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel has a waterdrop notch housing the 32MP selfie cam. The back houses a 13MP main cam alongside a 2MP depth module and an AI lens. Tecno Spark 9T Tecno Spark 9T is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G37 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The phone also packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging and boots Android 12 with Tecno’s HiOS 8.6 on top. Spark 9T comes in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_9t_brings_helio_g37_soc_and_5000_mah_battery-news-54728.php

Moondrop Chu review

The Moondrop Chu is the latest entry-level IEM from the Chinese manufacturer. Moondrop has rapidly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of IEMs thanks to its affordable yet exceptionally well-performing products. The Moondrop Chu is the successor to the Moondrop Spaceship, which we had taken a look at in the past and were generally impressed with, at least as far as the sound was concerned. The Chu comes in at the same $20 price tag, which is nothing in the current IEM landscape, with products going at upwards of 100x that price. But Moondrop has a reputation to uphold,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moondrop_chu_review-news-54726.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 24

The biggest moves in our trending chart this week were brought by a couple of rumored phones. Poco's upcoming pair of F4 and X4 GT got their launch dates confirmed and their specs leaked and many of you were keen to learn more about them. Still, they came short of dethroning the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which tops our chart for the second week running. We then have the Poco F4, while the Redmi Note 11 completes the podium. The fourth position goes to the Galaxy A53, followed by the other member of the upcoming Poco pair. This knocks the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max to sixth, while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_24-news-54727.php

Honor Watch GS 3 review

Introduction Honor’s most premium-looking smartwatch to date - the new Honor Watch GS 3 is with us. With its €220/£210 price tag it’s not exactly in premium watch territory but it’s not an entry-level device either. The key specs include a spacious 1.46-inch AMOLED display, the usual list of health and fitness tracking as well as 4GB of onboard storage alongside a microphone and speaker which means hands-free calls and local media playback are a go. While it lacks third-party app support and smart replies to notifications, Honor Watch GS 3 is rated at up to two weeks of typical use...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_watch_gs_3_review-news-54718.php

Week 24 in review: Nothing phone (1) revealed, Xiaomi 12 Ultra specs leak

Nothing teased its (1) smartphone this week, showing off its design. It sports a transparent back panel that reveals the wireless charging coil and some clever LEDs that light up at intervals. The phone has dual rear cameras, and we know it will be based on a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip, support 45W charging, run Nothing OS, based on Android 12, and launch on July 12. Xiaomi's 12 Ultra got a little clearer this week. It will be among the first smartphones with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. On the front, it will have a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED (its predecessor had a 6.81-inch, non-LTPO). The camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_24_in_review_nothing_phone_1_revealed_xiaomi_12_ultra_specs_leak-news-54713.php

Infinix Note 12 VIP hands-on

Introduction It's not every day we get a phone with a VIP right in its name, here at HQ. But in the case of the Infinix Note 12 VIP, it may have been a better fit to just call it Note 120. Or 120+108. Let us explain. The Infinix Note 12 VIP is focused on three things - fast charging, fast screen refresh rate, and camera performance. Charging leverages a 120W beast of a charger that can, on paper, do the 0% to 100% in just 17 minutes. As for the display, the Infinix Note 12 VIP goes all-out with a 6.7-inch 1080x2400px 10-bit AMOLED with 1 billion colors, 700 nits of brightness...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_12_vip_handson-news-54590.php

Weekly poll: how much storage do you use on your phone? Are microSD slots still important?

We often see people complaining that a newly announced phone does not have a microSD slot. This week we wanted to find out how many of you will only buy a phone that has a microSD slot and how much storage you use in general. Smartphone storage seems to have hit a wall at 1TB. Quite a few phones released this year have versions with 512GB built-in memory. Most of them are flagships, but there are some mid-rangers too. There are exactly two new phones that can give you both 512GB storage and a microSD slot – the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Huawei Mate Xs 2. Very few have 1TB and there are none...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_how_much_storage_do_you_use_on_your_phone_are_microsd_slots_still_important-news-54702.php

Weekly poll results: the Realme GT Neo 3T struggles to attract fans

Last week’s poll shows that the Realme GT Neo 3T is not viable at its regular price of €430 (and the temporary €30 discount isn’t enough). What went wrong? Well, you can have the same hardware for less money and you don’t even need to spend much time looking – Realme’s own GT Neo2 is basically the same phone, save for the charging (65W vs. 80W) and camera (the Neo2 actually has a slightly bigger sensor). And it can be yours for €330, €100 less than the 3T. The 3T just felt outdated to some commenters. The Snapdragon 870 is a fine, efficient chipset, but is quite old now and doesn’t look...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_realme_gt_neo_3t_struggles_to_attract_fans-news-54700.php

Flashback: how the Apple M1 evolved out of Apple's iPad chipsets

The first custom Apple chipset, the Apple A4, launched in 2010 with the original iPad and was also featured in the iPhone 4 a few months later. The A4 was manufactured by Samsung and used an enhanced Cortex-A8 CPU core dubbed “Hummingbird”. Hummingbird was co-developed by Samsung and Intrinsity and was announced in 2009 as “the world’s faster ARM Cortex-A8 processor”. Multiple customizations had to be made for the core to hit its 1GHz target. Apple acquired Intrinsity just months after it unveiled the iPad. And a couple of years before that it had acquired PA Semi. After those key...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_how_the_apple_m1_evolved_out_of_apples_ipad_chipsets-news-54715.php