Xiaomi will unveil its first car prototype in August

Technically, this is not the first EV Xiaomi has put out. That would be the Xiaomi M365 electric scooter. There's an "um, actually" fact to toss to your friends. Joking aside, the Chinese giant made a big commitment to the electric car market last year, pledging to invest $10 billion over the next ten years. In the latest development on that front, company founder Lei Jun is expected to unveil the first EV prototype in August. That car is designed by HVST Automobile Design, responsible for the Maven concept car from WM Motor. After the unveiling takes place, the prototype is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_will_unveil_its_first_car_prototype_in_august-news-55079.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2022) renders, key specs and price leak

It's been a while now since Samsung updated its budget Galaxy Tab A line. As per a fresh new leak, a new Tab A7 (2022) model is just around the corner. The leak offers a look at the tablet's rather unexciting design. It honestly looks like a spitting image of the 2020 Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 model both from the front and back. In fact, Samsung might actually be reusing some of the parts, and perhaps even the device housing since, like its 2020 predecessor, the new Tab A7 (2022) is said to feature a 10.4-inch, 1200 x 2000-pixel LCD display, a single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie, plus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a7_2022_renders_key_specs_and_price_leak-news-55078.php

Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge receive Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India

The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge launched in India in January with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5E are now receiving the MIUI 13 update that's based on Android 12. Xiaomi hasn't provided a detailed changelog of the update, but you can expect it to come with the usual goodies you get on other Xiaomi smartphones running Android 12 with MIUI 13 on top. The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge are the same phones with different battery capacities and charging speeds. The 11i packs a 5,160 mAh battery with 67W charging support, whereas the 11i HyperCharge comes with a 4,500 mAh cell that can go up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_11i_11i_hypercharge_android_12_miui_13_update-news-55077.php

Reliance Jio tests Redmi K50i 5G support, Redmi Buds 3 Lite launching alongside it

Xiaomi and Reliance Jio teamed up to test the upcoming Redmi K50i on the carrier’s 5G network ahead of its July 20 launch. Redmi K50i will boast a total of twelve 5G bands – namely the n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28a, n38,n40, n41, n77 and n78 bands. The phone successfully passed several real-world tests like streaming 4K content and cloud gaming. Xiaomi also confirmed the phone will arrive with a 144Hz refresh rate screen. Redmi K50i is expected to be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro+ so we know what elese to expect in terms of specs. Xiaomi India already confirmed it will be equipped...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reliance_jio_tests_redmi_k50i_5g_support_redmi_buds_3_lite_launching_alongside_it-news-55073.php

Tecno Spark 9 is launching in India on July 18

We’ve already seen the debuts of Tecno’s Spark 9 Pro and Spark 9T and we now get confirmation that Tecno is launching another device in the lineup dubbed Spark 9. The device will be launched on Monday, July 18 and its landing page on Amazon India is already live revealing some of its key specs ahead of the announcement. Tecno Spark 9 key specs Spark 9 will bring a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch. The device will be equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G37 chipset with 6GB RAM (up to 11GB virtual RAM) and 128GB storage. Tecno’s Android 12-based HiOS 8.6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_9_is_launching_in_india_on_july_18-news-55070.php

Major Windows update is coming in 2024, could be Windows 12

According to a new report by Windows Central, Microsoft will adopt a three-year OS release cycle, with the next release marked for 2024. It's unclear whether it will be Windows 12 or a version number of Windows 11. At the same time, Microsoft will increase the release of new features to the existing in-market Windows users. Starting with Windows 11 22H2 (codenamed Sun Valley 2), Microsoft introduced what it internally calls "Moments", which allows engineers to seed big features to existing users without the need for a major update. The "Moments" system was what allowed Microsoft to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/major_windows_update_is_coming_in_2024_could_be_windows_12-news-55069.php

Xiaomi India appoints Muralikrishnan B as President

Xiaomi made a leadership rejig last month with the appointment of Mr. Avin Tse as the General Manager of its Indian branch, and today, the company announced yet another change to its leadership team as it appointed Mr. Muralikrishnan B as its President. Muralikrishnan has been the Chief Operating Officer of Xiaomi India since 2018 and was instrumental in the brand's growth across offline sales, services and operations, and more. Muralikrishnan will begin work as Xiaomi India's President starting August 1, 2022, and will oversee the company's daily operations, services, public...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/muralikrishnan_b_xiaomi_india_president-news-55068.php

Kuo: demand for the iPhone 14 series in China is expected to be stronger

Apple’s suppliers are expecting increased demand for the iPhone 14 series in China, reports analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo offers a potential explanation – Apple is making the best out of Huawei’s forced exit from the 5G market. This left Apple as the dominant player in the high-end market in China with little competition. Back in January the vanilla iPhone 13 was the best-selling individual model in China, as it was in October and December too. It alone sold 2.3 million units of Apple’s total of 5.1 million for the month and the iPhone 13 series in general has been quite successful – more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_demand_for_the_iphone_14_series_in_china_is_expected_to_be_stronger-news-55067.php

Nubia Z40S Pro launching on July 20, key specs confirmed

The Nubia brand will launch a new flagship on July 20 and we got plenty of details via the official Weibo page. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday from 2PM local time (6AM UTC) and will introduce the Nubia Z40S Pro. Nubia Z40S Pro The device will succeed the Nubia Z40 Pro that launched back in February with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The Z40S Pro’s design is slightly altered as well with a flat display this time around and a redesigned rear camera module. Nubia Z40S Pro key specs The device will recycle the Z40 Pro’s camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z40s_pro_launching_on_july_20_key_specs_confirmed-news-55066.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 get NBTC certified

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 bagged FCC certification a few days ago, and now both smartphones have been certified by NBTC, clearing their way for launch in Thailand. The Galaxy Z Fold4 certified by NBTC has model code SM-F936B/DS, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip4 has SM-F721B. As always, the Thai certifying authority doesn't reveal the specs of either of these smartphones, but rumors claim the Flip4 will come with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 8GB RAM, and two storage options - 128GB and 256GB. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip4 bag NBTC certification The Flip4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold4_galaxy_z_flip4_nbtc_certified-news-55065.php

Samsung announces 200 million devices are registered to SmartThings Find

Samsung’s SmartThings Find is the counterpart to Apple’s Find My network. The service has reached a new milestone as Samsung announces that SmartThings Find has reached 200 million “nodes” worldwide that help to locate lost devices and items. A node is any Samsung device that’s been opted into SmartThings Find. We’re proud and excited to see the rapid growth of the SmartThings Find service. In less than two years, 200 million devices have opted in to help fellow Samsung Galaxy users find their misplaced devices – making it one of the fast growing services at Samsung.” – TM Roh, President...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_200_million_devices_are_registered_to_smartthings_find-news-55064.php

Instagram adds new subscriber-exclusive Reels and posts for creators

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri posted an update to Twitter where he announced new features coming to Instagram creators with paid Subscribers. Instagram creators can sign up to the Subscribers program where they can charge their followers a monthly fee to see exclusive content through the Instagram app. 📣 Subscriptions Update 📣Subscriptions are a great way for creators to have a predictable income & for fans to get exclusive content from creators that they love.This update includes:- Subscriber Chats- Subscriber Reels- Subscriber Posts- Subscriber Home pic.twitter.com/5PzDTcwn8d— Adam...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_adds_new_subscriberexclusive_reels_and_posts_for_creators-news-55063.php

Samsung Galaxy A04 moves a step closer to launch as it gets NBTC certified

The Samsung Galaxy A04 that was Wi-Fi certified last month has bagged NBTC certification, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Thai certification authority doesn't reveal any specs of the Galaxy A04, sporting model code SM-A045F/DS, but it tells us the smartphone won't have 5G connectivity. In addition to the Galaxy A04, Samsung is also expected to launch the Galaxy A04 Core and Galaxy A04s. The latter was recently certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), meaning India will be one of the markets to get the Galaxy A04s. Samsung Galaxy A04s • Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a04_nbtc_certified-news-55048.php

Here’s a teardown of the Poco F4 5G with a 5.5/10 repairability score

In PBKReviews teardown video of the Poco F4 5G, the reviewer gave it a 5.5/10 score for repairability. The design of the device is not designed well with repairability in mind. While it isn’t impossible to perform a screen replacement, it does require feeding the flex cable through the midframe, though – that’s before applying adhesive. Opening the phone is much like any other: heat up the rear panel and pry around the perimeter to break the adhesive. The panel comes off without any snafus and the camera glass appears to be repairable as a separate piece from the back cover by breaking the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_a_teardown_of_the_poco_f4_5g_with_a_55_10_repairability_score-news-55047.php

Apple’s Back to School campaign kicks off in Europe when you buy a Mac or iPad

Apple has launched its Back to School campaign in Europe for those looking to purchase a new iPad or Mac machine. Customers in Europe can now take advantage of a free gift card from Apple when purchasing an eligible device. Students in EU and UK can receive a €150/£120 gift card when buying a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac. Those buying an iPad Air or iPad Pro will be eligible for a gift card with a lower amount. Gift cards can be used towards the purchase of other Apple products or accessories. Students in the UK can also get discounts on Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard, or get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_back_to_school_campaign_has_kicked_off_in_europe_with_a_gift_card-news-55046.php

Android 13's final beta is live, the official release is next

Today Google has released the fourth and final beta of Android 13. The official release is next, and the company says we are now "just a few weeks away" from when that hits supported Pixel devices. The fourth beta of Android 13 is meant for app developers to be able to perform final testing and development with the new release in mind. This build is actually a release candidate of Android 13 for Pixel devices and the Android Emulator. Since Platform Stability was reached with the previous beta, all app surfaces have been final since then, including SDK and NDK APIs, app-facing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_13s_final_beta_is_live_the_official_release_is_next-news-55044.php

Oppo Reno7/F21 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno7_f21_pro-review-2449.php

Samsung US offers deals on Galaxy flagship phones and tablets

Samsung’s 4th generation foldables are expected in a month, but chances of lower starting prices are low. This could be the right time to pick up a third generation foldable – Samsung US is offering some freebies to encourage just that. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is available with a $400 discount and up to $640 of trade-in credit (or up to $465 if you are sending in a device with a cracked screen). This means that the 256GB model starts at $1,400 and can go down as low as $760, depending on what you have to trade in. As an additional perk, Samsung will give you a free Galaxy Watch4 (40 or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_us_offers_deals_on_galaxy_flagship_phones_and_tablets-news-55039.php

Asus Zenfone 9 is coming on July 28

The Asus Zenfone 8 introduced last May will get a successor later this month as Asus today announced the Zenfone 9 will be unveiled on July 28. The Asus Zenfone 9 will be unveiled at multiple events in New York, Berlin, and Taipei at 1PM UTC, and you can expect the launch to be streamed live on YouTube and other social media accounts of the Taiwanese brand. Asus hasn't divulged anything about the Zenfone 9 other than showing us the front side of the smartphone. However, an official promo video that leaked last week revealed the Zenfone 9's design and specs, including the Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_9_launch_date-news-55030.php

Nikon will reportedly stop making DSLRs to focus on mirrorless cameras

Nikon will reportedly discontinue production of its SLR cameras as per Nikkei Asia. Increasing competition from smartphone cameras continues to shift the camera industry. The Japanese camera maker will be focusing on new mirrorless camera models and the Nikon D6 DSLR will be Nikon’s last SLR. An SLR (single-lens reflex) camera uses an array of mechanical parts and mirrors to show an image through the lens or up through the eyepiece. Mirrorless cameras have taken the industry by storm over the last decade or so. Plus, smartphone cameras are becoming more capable and casual consumers no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nikon_will_reportedly_stop_making_dslrs_to_focus_on_mirrorless_cameras-news-55029.php

Qualcomm teases next-generation Snapdragon wearable platform

A new teaser has been posted to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Twitter handle, showing a peek at the next generation of wearable SoCs that’s “coming soon”. The clock is ticking on something big. 👀⌚ pic.twitter.com/0bYaGf3SrF— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) July 12, 2022 The most recent Snapdragon Wear 4100+ is built on the 12nm process and included a new co-processor to help handle more background tasks like sensor input and sound. This SoC brought performance and battery improvements compared to the Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform. We are itching to see what kind of improvements the next Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_teases_nextgeneration_snapdragon_wearable_platform-news-55028.php

Samsung’s Watch5 and Buds2 appears in latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app

Samsung’s upcoming wearables are arriving soon, and the latest discovery confirms the company is preparing its consumer app for its arrival. In the most recent version of the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app, both the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and the Galaxy Watch5 are listed as compatible devices to pair with the app. Source: Samsung Korea Community Forums This happened shortly after Samsung pushed an update to the Galaxy Wearable app that crashed due to a requirement with the app’s permission of “Nearby Devices”. The new update that was pushed to address this issue is the same one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_watch5_and_buds2_appears_in_latest_version_of_the_galaxy_wearable_app-news-55027.php

Motorola Razr 2022 design revealed by Lenovo exec

There’s been plenty of talk about the upcoming Moto Razr (codenamed Maven) over the past few months and we finally get an official look at the device thanks to Lenovo Mobile China GM Chen Jin who briefly showcased the foldable’s design. Motorola Razr showcased by Chen Jin (Lenovo Mobile China GM) The first image shows the phone in its unfolded state and we can observe it brings more rounded corners and a less prominent chin compared to the two previous folding Razr models. A separate product video was also posted on Weibo giving us glimpses of the phone’s silhouette and its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_2022_design_revealed_by_lenovo_exec-news-55017.php

HMD announces Nokia 2660 Flip, 5710 XpressAudio and 8210 4G feature phones

Nokia’s latest feature phones are a blast from the past with some modern twists. There’s the re-imagined Nokia 8210 4G which introduces 4G to 1999’s Nokia 8210 as well as the Nokia 2660 Flip which offers a familiar experience and large tactile buttons. Nokia is also honoring the XpressMusic line with the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio - a candybar handset with built-in wireless earbuds. Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is the more exciting offering out of the bunch thanks to its built-in wireless earbuds. The back of the phone features a sliding mechanism that houses the buds and charges them while not in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_announces_nokia_2660_flip_5710_xpressaudio_and_8210_4g_feature_phones-news-55015.php

Nokia T10 is an 8” tablet with optional LTE

HMD Global launched the Nokia T10 tablet today - an 8” device with entry-level hardware and promises for three years of updates. It is powered by a Unisoc chipset and comes in LTE and Wi-Fi versions. The Nokia T10 runs on Unisoc T606 which has an octa-core CPU. It has 2x Cortex-A75 units for performance and 6x Cortex A-55 for efficiency. RAM is either 3GB or 4GB, and storage is 32GB or 64GB with the option for further expansion through a hybrid microSD slot. There is one camera on the back - an 8MP shooter with AF and LED flash, while the front-facing cam has a 2MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_t10_is_an_affordable_8_tablet_with_lte_and_octacore_chipset-news-55014.php

Oppo A97 goes official with Dimensity 810, 48MP camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

The Oppo A97 that surfaced last week is now official. It is powered by the Dimensity 810 SoC and runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12 out of the box. The A97 comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage onboard, and you also have the option to expand the RAM virtually up to 19GB using the smartphone's internal storage. The Oppo A97 packs a 6.6" FullHD+ 90Hz LCD with a notch for the 12MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a 48MP primary camera joined by a 2MP depth unit. Fueling the entire package is a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging support. The rest of the Oppo A97's highlights...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a97_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-55012.php

nubia launches Red Magic Gaming Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

In addition to the recently announced nubia Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro, nubia also launched a lineup of PC accessories and a flashy gaming monitor with high-tech features. The nubia Red Magic Gaming Monitor packs mmWave wireless projection built-in for lossless 4K projection without wires and with low latency. This is a 27-inch 160Hz miniLED panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and 178-degree viewing angles. The Monitor supports HDR video with peak brightness of up to 1000 nits and is TÜV Rheinland low blue light certified. It also features automatic ambient adjustment, ultra-high...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_launches_red_magic_gaming_monitor_keyboard_and_mouse-news-55011.php

Some users begin seeing Google Duo become “Meet” with latest version

Last month, Google announced that its two video calling products Duo and Meet would merge together into a single video calling platform called “Google Meet”. A small number of users are starting to see this merger take place with the latest version of the Google Duo app on Android. 9to5Google has some screenshots showing the start of the transition with the latest version 169.0.459621665. Your Duo app will become Meet, with a new name and icon, and more features like background effects The updated app shows that “Duo is getting even better” and the main action button has changed from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/some_users_begin_seeing_google_duo_become_meet_with_latest_version-news-55010.php

Apple opens up the public beta program for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

Apple introduced its upcoming iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 releases back at its WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) last month, and ever since then it's seeded a few pre-release builds to developers. Starting today however, you can partake in the testing of the upcoming releases too, as the public beta program is now live for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. This means that, if you have a compatible iPhone or iPad, you can now simply enroll it into the beta program, and you'll receive the first public beta build later today as an over-the-air software update. From that point on, you'll also get subsequent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_opens_up_the_public_beta_program_for_ios_16_and_ipados_16-news-55009.php

You can now react to WhatsApp messages with any emoji

Compared to Messenger, also owned by Meta, it took WhatsApp a very long time to implement emoji reactions, and it's finally released this capability recently to much enjoyment from users worldwide. There was still a problem, however - namely that you only had six options, pre-chosen for you by the WhatsApp developers. This was undoubtedly still a step in the right direction, but many users wanted more. And today WhatsApp delivers, as you can now react with any emoji you want. Since you asked…... all emoji Reactions are here! We’re feeling 🤩😎🙌🤸🎉💚 about it. Starting to roll out now to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_react_to_whatsapp_messages_with_any_emoji-news-55008.php

Realme 9 review

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Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipsets

The Red Magic 7 series was unveiled in February with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 power. Today the gaming brand announced an “S” refresh, which (predictably) makes the jump to Qualcomm’s revamped flagship chip. Highlight features: Red Magic 7S • Red Magic 7S Pro The Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro are both powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both models have a built-in cooling fan, which not only keeps the chipset running at optimal temperatures, it also helps cool the charging system and battery. The 7S has several memory configurations to choose from: 8GB, 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_7s_and_7s_pro_unveiled_with_snapdragon_8_gen_1_chipsets-news-55000.php

Honor X40i launch scheduled for July 13

Honor confirmed it will launch a new midrange phone on Wednesday, July 13 called Honor X40i. The device will bring a dual-camera setup on the back with the two modules intersecting and forming a figure eight. Honor X40i poster A separate video shows out the device in more detail with Rose Galaxy color though no specific detail were revealed. Honor X40i will succeed last year’s Honor X30i – a Dimsnity 810 powered midranger with a 6.7-inch LCD (90Hz) and a 4,000 mAh camera with 22.5W charging. We'll make sure to cover the X40i's launch and all details on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x40i_launch_scheduled_for_july_13_-news-54997.php

Kuo: Galaxy S23 series to use only Snapdragon chipsets

For the past several years Samsung has relied on a two chipset approach for its Galaxy S-series – its in-house Exynos SoCs in regions like Europe and Asia and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips elsewhere. The disparities in performance between the two chipsets naturally created rifts in consumers and Samsung may finally put an end to that practice. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Qualcomm will be the sole chipset provider for the Galaxy S23 series with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM-8550) powering all S23 units worldwide. Kuo believes Samsung is not confident in the performance of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_galaxy_s23_series_to_use_snapdragon_chipsets_globally_-news-54996.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 27

After having the same set of phones in the same order for two weeks in a row week 27 brought more than enough changes to make up for the week-long lull. Xiaomi's new top dogs occupied the top two spots with the 12S Ultra ahead of the 12S Pro. Almost amazingly amidst all the surrounding movement the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has retained its third position. A leaked video detailed the upcoming Asus Zenfone 9 and it gathered more than enough attention to secure the upcoming phone the fourth position. That left the winner from the past two installments - the Nothing phone (1) all the way...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_27-news-54995.php

Oppo details what makes the Find X5 Pro's screen special

A phone's screen is incredibly important because it's your main point of interaction with it and all its innards. Your handset might have the best chipset and the best cameras, but if the screen isn't very good, you'll definitely notice - after all, you are looking at it every time you use your phone. There are two main screen technologies on the market currently as you may know, and IPS panels have mostly lost traction in favor of OLEDs, especially at the high end. But not all OLEDs are the same - yes, they all have the inky blacks, thanks to the way the pixels work, but other than that,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_what_makes_the_oppo_find_x5_pros_screen_special-news-54994.php

Week 27 in review: The 1-inch Xiaomi 12S Ultra is here, ROG Phone 6 Pro is official

Another week down, and as big ones go, this was it. Right on cue, Xiaomi unveiled the 12S series with the Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro, and the highly-anticipated 12S Ultra. We'll start with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, as it's been one of the most read-about devices on our website. It finally broke the 1-inch type barrier on a phone with the Sony IMX989. The behemoth sensor is around 30% larger than the 1/1.12" sensor in the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which in itself was already the largest imager on a smartphone. The new main camera can lean on Leica's photographic expertise. There are two photographic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_27_in_review_the_1inch_xiaomi_12s_ultra_is_here_rog_phone_6_official-news-54981.php

Huawei previews Prime Day deals for Amazon UK

Amazon’s Prime Day is next week (July 12-13), but here is a preview of the deals you can expect from Huawei – the company will slash the prices of its products on Amazon UK by up to 54%. The Huawei MatePad T 10s (4/64GB) will be £125, 30% off its regular price. This is an affordable 10” tablet with an IPS LCD (1,920 x 1,200px) and a Kirin 710A, not the fastest chipset around but is comparable to the chip in the Kindle Fire HD 10. Note: this tablet uses the Huawei AppGallery instead of the Google Play Store. Huawei MatePad T 10s There will be a variety of wearables on offer...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_previews_prime_day_deals_for_amazon_uk-news-54920.php

Tecno Camon 19 Pro in for review

This is the Tecno Camon 19 Pro, which was announced at Rockefeller Center in New York just last month. It's a very good package for a great price, equivalent to $210, although limited availability means not everyone will be able to get it at that price. The phone ships in a well-equipped box with a 33W charger, a USB cable, 3.5mm earbuds, and a case. We got both the Camon Premier 19 Pro and its stablemate, the 19. They both have 6.8-inch IPS LCDs of 1080p resolution, but the Pro refreshes at 120Hz, while the vanilla does standard 60Hz. Both phones have a 5,000mAh battery, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_camon_19_pro_in_for_review-news-54936.php

Weekly poll: if you could get a Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro or 12S Ultra, would you?

1” sensors are the holy grail of small digital cameras – are they really that good? We’re about to find out as we already have a Xiaomi 12S Ultra in for review. Unlike the recent Xperia Pro-I (which reused the sensor from the Sony RX100 VII), this phone is the first to use Sony’s new IMX989. The sensor isn’t everything, however, processing matters just as much – if not more in these form factors. This is where Leica comes in, the veteran lens maker from Germany switched teams and lent its experience to the whole 12S series. This includes the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro, which are based...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_if_you_could_get_a_xiaomi_12s_12s_pro_or_12s_ultra_would_you-news-54969.php

Weekly poll results: AR more promising than VR, but neither is guaranteed success

Last week’s poll brings unexpected results – Augmented Reality glasses are the type of XR that holds the most promise. That being said, there just isn’t much confidence that XR tech is ready for mass adoption or even useful. The technology has been improving at a rapid pace, riding on the coattails of smartphones – high quality displays with high refresh rates and the efficient chipsets that power some of the experiences could only have been developed in the cutthroat smartphone business. No one has perfected the formula yet. Several comments mentioned the Ready Player One movie,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_ar_more_promising_than_vr_but_neither_is_guaranteed_success-news-54961.php