OnePlus Nord Buds CE TWS earphones coming on August 1

OnePlus launched the Nord Buds TWS earphones in April, and it will follow up with the CE variant on August 1 - two days before the OnePlus 10T's unveiling. OnePlus Nord Buds CE is coming on 1st August to continue the legacy of amazing sound quality and great designs.— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 22, 2022 OnePlus hasn't divulged any specs of the Nord Buds CE yet. However, images shared by the company on its official Indian website suggest the Nord Buds CE will support fast charging but won't come with the silicone tips the Nord Buds came with. OnePlus Nord Buds CE will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_buds_ce_launch_date-news-55163.php

Motorola is announcing the Razr 2022 and Edge X30 Pro on August 2

The next Razr foldable smartphone from Motorola was reported to be delayed just yesterday, but today the company has revealed its unveiling date: August 2. It will be joined at the same event by the Edge X30 Pro. The launch is happening in China, but the X30 Pro has long been rumored to launch elsewhere, rebranded as Edge 30 Ultra. It remains to be seen whether the Razr 2022 (also referred to in the past as Razr 3) will ever escape China, however. But given the history of the foldable Razr line, chances are high. Still, the initial announcement will take place in the home of Motorola owner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_announcing_the_razr_2022_and_edge_x30_pro_on_august_2-news-55160.php

Nothing Phone (1) review

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Retailer leaks pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold4, s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4, new Watch5 series and new Galaxy Buds are coming in three weeks time – the Unpacked event is scheduled for August 10. However, behind the scenes retailers are already preparing for the start of sales and one of them accidentally published pricing info too early. Leaked pricing for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 One thing to notice is that there is no 1TB Z Fold4, contrary to some rumors. The 512GB Galaxy Z Flip4 rumors will come true, according to another pricing leak. Anyway, below is a table with the price of the new Z Fold4 compared to launch price of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/retailer_leaks_pricing_for_the_galaxy_z_fold4_as_well_as_galaxy_buds_3_pro-news-55157.php

Honor refreshes Magicbook 14 with Ryzen 6000 CPUs, new Earbuds and TVs

Honor had a big launch party, and we saw the Pad 8 tablet go official. The event also brought us a new Magicbook 14 laptop with 6000H chips, Earbuds X3 with active noise-canceling and a cheaper X3i version without ANC, five TVs and an intelligent neck massager. The Honor Magicbook 14 has a 14” screen with a 3:2 ratio and QHD+ resolution. It has 185 PPI and 170 degrees of view, with brightness at 300 nits. The APU can be either a Ryzen 5 6600H or a Ryzen 7 6800H, but there are no discrete GPU options. It comes with Windows 11, 16GB RAM 512GB storage and a 75Wh battery. Prices are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_brings_new_magicbook_14_with_ryzen_6000_series_two_new_earbuds_and_two_new_tvs_join_the_party-news-55158.php

Honor announces Pad 8 tablet with a 12-inch display and Snapdragon 680

Honor had a massive announcement party a rainbow of products today, and a new Honor Pad 8 was among them. The new slate is a follow-up to last year’s Pad V7 and comes with a huge 12-inch display, a Qualcomm chipset and an optional keyboard attachment. The Pad 8 screen is an IPS LCD with 2000 x 1200 pixel resolution. There are tiny bezels from all sides, with the top one having a 5 MP camera mounted on it. There is another 5MP shooter on the back. The chipset here is a Snapdragon 680, while RAM is either 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB. All three options come with 128 GB of internal storage....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_announces_pad_8_tablet_with_a_12inch_display_and_snapdragon_680-news-55155.php

The 5G version of the Realme Pad X will introduce Limelight for video calls

The Realme Pad X was announced in May as a Wi-Fi only slate for the Chinese market. Now the company is preparing to launch the tablet in India and is advertising it as the “only 5G tablet in the premium mid-range segment”. That won’t be the only change – the R&D team has developed a feature to make video calls a little bit easier, thanks to the tablet’s 105° front-facing camera. The feature, called Limelight, automatically tracks you to make sure that you are in the center of the frame, leaving you free to move about instead of being anchored to your chair. The feature supports...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_5g_version_of_the_realme_pad_x_will_introduce_limelight_for_video_calls-news-55156.php

Image illustrates Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4's slimmer bezels on the cover display

For the fourth generation Galaxy Z Fold (which is coming on August 10) Samsung is reconfiguring the aspect ratios of the cover and internal displays. The cover display will move from 24.5:9 to 23:9. The company has also found a way to slim down the bezels slightly, judging by this image shared by Ice Universe. It shows the vivo X Fold (top), the new Galaxy Z Fold4 (middle) and the Galaxy Z Fold3 (bottom). Both the vertical and the horizontal bezels are slimmer than they were on the outgoing Z Fold. Bezel comparison: vivo X Fold (top) • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (middle) • Galaxy Z Fold3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/image_illustrates_samsung_galaxy_z_fold4s_slimmer_bezels_on_the_cover_display-news-55154.php

OnePlus Ace Pro in the works with flagship chipset and 16 GB RAM

OnePlus 10T will arrive on August 3 and we will also see OxygenOS 13 on stage. The phone is expected to have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset but it might not be the only phone with this platform OnePlus has in the pipeline. According to Digital Chat Station, a device named OnePlus Ace Pro is also on its way with the latest and greatest Snapdragon, and it will also have 16 GB RAM and 150W fast charging. Given the brand’s history of giving one phone two different names for domestic and overseas sales, it is fair to assume the OnePlus Ace Pro is actually the 10T. OnePlus 10T leaked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_pro_in_the_works_with_flagship_chipset_and_16_gb_ram-news-55153.php

New leak suggests Samsung may slightly increase price of Galaxy Z Flip4 in Europe

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip4 is going to be announced at Samsung Unpacked on August 10 but a new report from Pricebaba reveals the new foldable device’s retail price in Europe. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 The base model Galaxy Z Flip4 is expected to come in at €1,080 with 128GB of storage. Meanwhile, 256GB and 512GB variants will run €1,160 and € 1,280, respectively. The mention of a 512GB variant is intriguing as Samsung has not had a Z Flip model with this much storage on board. The Galaxy Z Flip3 launched in Europe with a retail price of €1,049 so a price increase adjustment makes sense...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_suggests_samsung_may_slightly_increase_price_of_galaxy_z_flip4_in_europe-news-55152.php

Facebook adds a new tab called Feeds which is sorted chronologically

Today Facebook announced a pretty substantial change to its app. First off, the main feed you see when you open the app is now called Home, which makes sense and is way overdue. But that's not the big news. The big news is that there's now an additional tab in the app, called Feeds. And this tab is sorted in reverse chronological order - you know, like what's now called Home used to be before the algorithm took over. The Feeds tab has a few filters of its own - you can have it show you everything or just stuff from your friends, groups, pages, or favorites - this is a curated list...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_adds_a_new_tab_called_feeds_which_is_sorted_chronologically-news-55151.php

Samsung wants to build 11 chip fabs in Texas

Samsung is building a chip fab in the Austin, Texas area in the US, which is estimated to cost around $17 billion. But that's far from the only fab the company is thinking about building in that area. In fact, Samsung has filed applications for tax breaks for 11 more fabs it wants to build in Texas, in the Taylor and Manor districts. Of course, this is far from a done deal - and undoubtedly a lot is hinging on whether Samsung gets those tax breaks or not - they would add up to a whopping $4.8 billion. If not, then these plans will clearly be shelved. But if it does receive the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wants_to_build_11_chip_fabs_in_texas-news-55150.php

Engineer who put USB-C on an iPhone did the same with AirPods this time

We’ve covered two of Ken Pillonel’s viral modifications here on the site before. Back in November, Pillonel successfully modified and iPhone X with a fully functioning USB-C port. Then in April, Pillonel fitted a Samsung Galaxy A51 with a Lighting port. The projects show that products can indeed use universal connectors even if the company that made them doesn’t want them to. Pillonel’s latest undertaking is the AirPods case. The video starts with a phone call to Apple where Pillonel is told by an Apple representative “it’s more economical just to swap the case out” in the event the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/engineer_who_put_usbc_on_an_iphone_did_it_with_airpods-news-55138.php

Phone (1) gets its first OTA update with July patch and camera updates

We just got the Nothing Phone (1) here in the office and it has already received its first firmware update. The Phone (1) gets Nothing OS 1.1.0 with some general bug fixes, new features, camera updates, and it’s updated with Android’s July security patch. The most notable feature is the addition of Tesla integration into Nothing OS which works through a Quick Settings toggle that lets you perform actions on a Tesla EV directly from the notification shade. There’s also a new NFT Gallery widget that lets users display digital artwork from the home screen. Source: 9to5Google Camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/phone_1_gets_its_first_ota_update_with_july_patch_and_camera_updates-news-55137.php

Apple sends out iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 with bug fixes and new live sports features

Today Apple is sending out a new update for its eligible smartphones and tablets, in the form of iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. This may very well be among the last, or the last update that the 15.x branch will see, given that iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are due to be released in September. While we wait for that, let's see what 15.6 has in store for your iPhones and iPads. First off, there are a lot of bug fixes, including for an issue which made Settings continue to say that the storage is full even when it wasn't anymore, an issue that caused braille devices to slow down or stop responding when...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_sends_out_ios_156_and_ipados_156_with_bug_fixes_and_new_live_sports_features-news-55136.php

Samsung Galaxy A24, A34, and A54 to launch without depth sensing cameras

Breaking news! Samsung is copying Nothing! Well, not really, but it is going to get closer to the new brand's camera-related philosophy next year, according to a new report from its home of Korea. Allegedly, Samsung will drop the useless depth sensing cameras from the backs of its upcoming Galaxy A24, A34, and A54 models, due to be released in 2023. It won't also remove the almost useless macro cams from these phones, so it's stopping halfway in its journey to become more like Nothing - a company which just announced a phone with only two camera sensors: the main one and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_going_to_remove_useless_depth_sensing_cameras_from_its_a_series_devices_next_year-news-55135.php

Canalys: smartphone shipments in India decline for third consequtive quarter

Based on the latest Canalys report, a total of 36.4 million smartphones were shipped in India during the April - June period. The figure represents a decline of five percentage points compared to the 38 million units shipped in Q1. This is the third consecutive quarter of falling shipments. Chinese vendors amounted for 76% of all smartphone shipments in India for the period with Xiaomi leading the way with 7 million shipments and a 19% market share. Samsung shipped 6.7million devices and came in second in terms of the market share at 18%. The top three was rounded out by realme which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smartphone_shipments_in_india_decline_for_third_consequtive_quarter-news-55133.php

Mobvoi’s next TicWatch teased, powered by Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1

With the announcement of Qualcomm’s newest mobile chipsets Snapdragon W5 and W5 + Gen 1, it was also noted that both Oppo and Mobvoi would be the first brands to release smartwatches that pack the new SoC inside. Mobvoi adds to the announcement with its own teaser of the next-generation TicWatch wearable. It confirms the news with an image of its upcoming wearable, which is likely to be a successor to the TicWatch Pro series given the appearance of its bezel and shape of the watch case. Source: Mobvoi The next-gen TicWatch will include the latest version, the Snapdragon W5+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mobvois_next_ticwatch_teased_powered_by_snapdragon_w5_gen_1-news-55134.php

nubia Z40S Pro arrives with SD 8+ Gen 1, optional 120W fast charging

nubia unveiled an “S” revision of its nubia Z40 Pro. The phone upgrades to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset (from the original 8) and brings an improved battery and charging system. There is also a special edition with a sci-fi look, but let’s start at the beginning. The nubia Z40S Pro is powered by the 8+ Gen 1 chip, paired with LPDDR5 RAM (8, 12 or even 18GB) and UFS 3.1 (128, 256, 512GB or a top of the line 1TB option). The chip is kept cool by a larger vapor chamber than the non-S phone had to work with (which also had the hotter chipset), plus a graphene sheet and a thermal paste...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z40s_pro_arrives_with_sd_8_gen_1_optional_120w_fast_charging-news-55125.php

Netflix loses 1M subscribers in Q2 2022, confirms ad-supported tier for early 2023

Netflix was expecting a tough second quarter with a steep decline in paid subscribers but today’s financial report revealed a picture much less bleak than feared. Between April and June, the platform lost 970,000 memberships instead of the expected 2 million. This lead to a 7% increase in share prices in after-hours trading. The cheaper ad-supported tier is expected in early 2023, and the same deadline applies to clamping down on the 100 million households that do not pay for the service, but use shared passwords. Losing 1 million paying customers might be a big blow for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_loses_1m_subscribers_in_q2_2022_announces_adsupported_tier_for_early_2023-news-55123.php

Redmi K50i 5G goes official with Dimensity 8100 and 144Hz LCD

Xiaomi India capped off yet another launch event where we saw the debut of the Redmi K50i 5G and Redmi Buds 3 Lite wireless earphones. The phone is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8100, a 6.6-inch LCD with an adaptive 144Hz refresh rate as well as a 5,080 mAh battery with 67W fast charging. Redmi K50i 5G The LCD panel on the K50i 5G is of the Fringe Field Switching (FFS) variety and it’s the first Redmi phone with Dolby Vision support. There’s Gorilla Glass 5 for protection and a 16MP selfie cam in the centered punch hole cutout. The phone comes with dual speakers with Dolby...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k50i_5g_goes_official_with_dimensity_8100_and_144hz_lcd-news-55122.php

Xiaomi Redmi K50 phone with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 incoming soon

Qualcomm introduced its new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship chipset and makers are now rushing to refresh their performance-oriented devices. Xiaomi already unveiled the 12S series, and it's also about to give us a Redmi phone with the new top chip. The brand chief Lu Weibing, also known as William Lu, revealed on Weibo there is a new Redmi K50 flagship in the works and it will come “soon” with the Qualcomm platform. Lu reposted an image that Xiaomi shared before, confirming 33% better energy efficiency of the Plus’ CPU and 30% of the GPU. We expected the phone to be called Redmi K50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k50_flagship_with_snapdragon_8_gen_1_incoming_soon-news-55121.php

Oppo Watch 3 launches in August as the first smartwatch with the new Snapdragon W5 Gen 1

Earlier today, Qualcomm took the wraps off the Snapdragon W5 and W5+ wearable chipsets, and mere hours later we already know what the first smartwatches to be powered by the two new platforms will be. For the Snapdragon W5, it's the Oppo Watch 3, which will be launched in August. The information comes straight from Oppo's Associate Vice President and President of IoT Business Franco Li. He refers to the Watch 3 as a series, so we're expecting more than one model, but at least one of them should mark the debut of the W5 platform in an actual product. Original Oppo Watch Whether or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_watch_3_launches_in_august_as_the_first_smartwatch_with_the_new_snapdragon_w5_gen_1-news-55120.php

Here's when Qualcomm is announcing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Qualcomm has had a busy day today - first it unveiled its latest generation chipset family for wearables, comprised of the Snapdragon W5 and W5+ SoCs a few hours ago. And now, the company is also revealing the date of its next Snapdragon Summit. This yearly event always takes place in Hawaii, and it will be the same this year. However, it's generally been held in December, but in 2022 the Summit is going to be a three-day event scheduled for November 15-17. At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm always unveils its latest and greatest mobile chipset, so this year we shall be treated to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_qualcomm_is_announcing_the_snapdragon_8_gen_2-news-55119.php

Nothing phone (1) in for review

We have to hand it to Nothing and its CEO, they created a lot of hype for the Nothing phone (1). We're sure having someone like Casey Neistat as an investor doesn't exactly hurt either. But it worked, the Nothing phone (1) is all everyone seems to be talking about, it's been a feature in our most-read stories since it was first teased, and its specs page is topping our daily interest charts for a while now - great start. But now the phone is shipping hands, and in our office to undergo our review process, it's time to look at past the hype and see what the Nothing phone (1) really is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_1_in_for_review-news-55117.php

ZTE Axon 40 SE or Blade V40S photographed extensively by the FCC

The FCC is working on certifying a ZTE phone, the ZTE9047, and in the process it has published photos of the phone and even a fairly complete disassembly of the test unit, along with the user manual. ZTE Axon 40 SE or Blade V40S (ZTE9047), photographed by the FCC lab This phone will reportedly be sold as either the ZTE Axon 40 SE or the ZTE Blade V40S, depending on the region. This is not a premium device, instead it is a 4G phone with an LCD, 4,520mAh battery with 22.5W charger (both of which we’re about to see) and a hybrid nanoSIM/microSD card slot. 22.5W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_40_se_or_blade_v40s_photographed_extensively_by_the_fcc-news-55118.php

Canalys: Smartphone sales fell 9% in Q2 2022 due to oversupply and soaring inflation

Canalys posted a troubling report on the smartphone market for Q2 2022. Shipments between April and June fell 9% YoY after weaker demand, following “economic headwinds and regional uncertainty”. Samsung remained the top maker in Q2 while Apple retook second place from Xiaomi after strong iPhone 13 sales, while Chinese makers struggled at home. According to Runar Bjørhovde, Research Analyst at Canalys, companies faced sluggish demand, which led to rethinking quarterly strategies. The soaring inflation and inventory pileup resulted in makers “reassessing their portfolio” for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smartphone_sales_fell_9_in_q2_2022_due_to_oversupply_and_soaring_inflation-news-55105.php

OnePlus 10T's India launch date, price tipped

Earlier this month, we heard the OnePlus 10T will launch in India between July 25 and August 1. But a new report claims the smartphone will debut in the Asian country on August 3. The source also claims that the OnePlus 10T will come in 128GB and 256GB storage trims in India with three RAM options - 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB. The smartphone will be offered in Jade Green and Moonstone Black colors. However, the Moonstone Black model will only have the 16GB RAM option, whereas the Jade Green version might only come in 8GB and 12GB trims. OnePlus 10T's leaked render (Source: OnLeaks and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10t_5g_india_launch_date_price_tipped-news-55104.php

Instagram now lets you buy stuff in chats

Today Instagram is out with a new update, and this one lets you buy stuff straight from your chats. This works for purchases from "qualified small businesses", which will confirm your orders, create payment requests, and collect payment all within the chat interface. Everything thus stays in the same place - your questions, the business' answers, any other communication you've exchanged with them, along with your orders, shipping and tracking info. Instagram parent company Meta says one billion people message a business each week across its family of apps. Given this, and Instagram wanting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_now_lets_you_buy_stuff_in_chats-news-55100.php

Gurman: Apple MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and Max chips coming this fall

According to the latest intel by Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, Apple is already working on new 14" and 16" MacBook Pro's with M2 Pro and M2 Max processors. According to his sources, the updated 14-inch and 16-inch Pros could launch as early as this Fall. The new M2 Pro and M2 Max processors will inherit the baseline M2's improved performance and likely add on more cores. According to Gurman, the M2 Pro and M2 Max focus will be on the graphics side. The M2 in the 13-inch MacBook Pro and new MacBook Air showed around 11% better single-core performance, close to 20% better multi-core...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gurman_apple_eyeing_macbook_pros_with_m2_pro_and_max_chips_this_fall-news-55099.php

Apple may launch eSIM-only iPhone 14 model in some markets

With more carriers around the world adopting the eSIM standard we may soon get phones without physical SIM slots. As per a report published on The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series may arrive in eSIM-only versions for some markets. Apple is not expected to make the full switch from physical SIM to eSIM on all its devices but rather test out if consumers would be open to an eSIM-only phone. Apple has already reportedly notified several major US carriers to prepare for its eSIM-only iPhone models set to arrive this Fall. The major advantage of removing the SIM slot...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_may_launch_esim_only_iphone_14_model_in_some_markets-news-55098.php

Tecno Spark 9 goes official in India: Helio G37, 6.6" 90Hz display and a low price

Tecno launched the Spark 9 series in early June starting with the Spark 9 Pro and following it up a few weeks later with the Spark 9T. Now arrives the most affordable version of the two, though they may not be available in overlapping markets as the vanilla model launches in India. Tecno Spark 9 in Sky Mirror and Infinity Black Like the 9T, the Tecno Spark 9 is powered by the Helio G37. There are three memory configurations available: 3/64GB, 4/64GB and 6/128GB. A microSD slot is available for more storage and there is also a virtual RAM option. The phone runs Android 12 and 8.6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_9_goes_official_in_india_helio_g37_66_90hz_display_and_a_low_price-news-55090.php

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G passes through FCC, 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging confirmed

The FCC has listed several variants of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, some of them dual SIM, the others single. The phone, model name SM-A236, will be a 5G-enabled alternative to the Galaxy A23. Besides 5G (with various bands, depending on the exact model), the phone also features dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC. It also has a microSD card slot on board (it’s not clear if this means a hybrid slot on the dual SIM versions). Additionally, the phone will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging (same as the 4G phone). The A23 5G will feature the Snapdragon 695...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g_passes_through_fcc_will_have_a_5000mah_battery_with_25w_charging-news-55088.php

Watch the Oppo Reno8 announcement live here

Oppo is starting the global rollout of its Reno8 series today with the launch of the vanilla Reno8 and Reno8 Pro smartphones. We also expect to see the Oppo Pad Air tablet and a new pair of TWS earbuds. The stream is scheduled to begin at 6 PM IST, which is 12:30 PM UTC. We've embedded it below so you can follow the whole thing in real time. If you have the video platform blocked Oppo India is also streaming it live on its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram profiles. If the Oppo Reno8 is the same as its Chinese namesake, we expect a Dimensity 1300 chipset, 6.43” FullHD+ display with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_oppo_reno8_announcement_live_here-news-55087.php

Realme 9 5G Speed is now getting stable Realme UI 3.0

Realme announced during the weekend it is ready with the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 update for yet another phone. The latest device to get the update is the Realme 9 5G Speed, also known as Realme 9 5G SE. Realme 9 5G Speed is getting all the neat base features Google offers with its latest public OS - scrolling screenshot, one-handed mode, grayscale screen and material design. Alongside those the 9 5G Speed is getting the AI Smooth Engine, the brand’s own design solution with Global Theme and Quantum Animation Engine. In order to get the update, the UI has to be updated...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9_5g_speed_is_now_getting_stable_realme_ui_30-news-55086.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 28

Nothing finally made its phone (1) official this week and even started shipping it to the first invitees, which was enough to catapult it back to the front of our trending chart. That meant the Xiaomi 12S Ultra had to settle for the silver medal this time around, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra retained the third spot for the third week in a row. A phone that debuted at the end of last week - the Xiaomi 12 Lite took fourth, while the Galaxy A53 regained a couple of spots to place fifth. The Redmi Note 11 stays sixth, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max restores its position from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_28-news-55085.php

Huawei Watch Fit 2 review

Introduction Huawei Watch Fit 2 made its global debut in May at a glamorous event in Milano, where we also saw the Watch GT 3 Pro and the foldable smartphone Mate Xs 2. We already reviewed the flagship wearable, and now we also got to spend some time with the Fit. It has a 1.74” AMOLED display, heart rate, SpO2 and stress tracking as well as support for 97 different sports modes. Huawei offers it in three styles, with our being an Elegant solution in Silver Frost color with a magnetic metal band. The 20mm band itself is standard and easily replaceable, but we loved the overall look,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_fit_2_review-news-54983.php

Week 28 in review: Nothing phone (1) is official, HMD announces cheap Nokia phones

The biggest story this week was the announcement of the Nothing phone (1). But it was more of a confirmation as we pretty much had a complete image of the phone. The handset comes with a recycled aluminum frame, a 6.55-inch 1080x2400 120Hz OLED touchscreen with 1,200 nits peak brightness, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 5 on top, and symmetrical bezels on all four sides. The Snapdragon 778G+ chipset sits at the helm, and a dual rear camera system comprising of a 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX766 1/1.56" main unit with OIS and a 50MP f/2.2 Samsung JN1 1/2.76" ultrawide camera with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_28_in_review_nothing_phone_1_is_official_hmd_announces_cheap_nokia_phones-news-55072.php

Weekly poll: will you join community of Nothing phone (1) owners?

Back in the day, OnePlus was a brand that worked on phones for enthusiasts – the One even ran CyanogenMod. Over the years it transformed into a more traditional smartphone maker, but now one of its co-founders, Carl Pei, has started a new company. Is this a new beginning or just a continuation under a different name? The Nothing phone (1) was announced earlier this week. This is a phone, indeed a company, that prioritizes style. The goal is to break up the monotony of current smartphone design trends (the company’s tagline on Twitter is “We're here to make tech fun again.”). A...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_will_you_join_community_of_nothing_phone_1_owners-news-55057.php

Flashback: a decade of mini phones

In the early days miniaturization was fashionable, but as smartphones took over, the need for a large screen overrode everything else. That’s how we ended up with tablet-sized behemoths. Remember the Dell Streak from 2010? It was marketed as a “tablet”, even though it had a 5” screen. These days phones with 6.8” displays are fairly common, just fractions of an inch away from the smallest tablets on the market. You may be thinking that Sony was making awesome mini phones. And it was, until a few years ago. These days Apple is the only one making a phone that is both small and actually...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_a_decade_of_mini_phones-news-55071.php

Weekly poll results: Xiaomi 12S Ultra gets praised, 12S and 12S Pro need to prove themselves

It comes as no surprise – the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has people excited. We’re still working on the full review, but you can check out the camera samples from the phone in our impromptu 12S Ultra vs. Mi 11 Ultra shootout. Last week’s poll shows that 2 in 3 voters are interested in the new Ultra. Many will even consider importing the phone – that 1” Sony sensor is unique and is supported by Leica’s lens making know-how and the faster ISP inside the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. As some commenters point out, the import route may be just a pipe dream – as Xiaomi doesn’t intend for the 12S Ultra to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_xiaomi_12s_ultra_gets_praised_12s_and_12s_pro_need_to_prove_themselves-news-55056.php

Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G quietly goes official with store listing

Infinix just can't stop expanding its Note 12 line. There is the vanilla model, a variant with the MediaTek Helio G96, a Note 12i, a Note 12 VIP, which we recently did a hands-on review of and the Note 12 Pro 5G. Last month the company promised to unveil the world's first MediaTek Helio G99 phone. Enter the new Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G, which just quietly made an appearance in an Aliexpress listing. The Note 12 Pro 4G shares many specs with its 5G sibling, like the 6.7-inch, FullHD+ AMOLED display, the dual loudspeaker setup, the 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging and its camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_12_pro_4g_quietly_goes_official_with_store_listing-news-55084.php

Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 in for review

Huawei's premium Freebuds Pro 2 earbuds are in the office and they are among the most feature-packed TWS earphones around. Noise-canceling? You got it, up to a staggering 47dB, which is more than twice as much as what Apple's AirPods Pro offer! Audio quality? You bet, the Freebuds Pro 2 has a wider frequency response than most other TWS - from 14Hz up to 48kHz. Base? Yep, courtesy of an 11mm dynamic driver. Water-resistance? IP54 rated for splashes. The Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 come in a simple box with a USB-A to USB-C cable and three sets of S/M/L eartips. The case itself supports...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_freebuds_pro_2_in_for_review-news-55016.php

Google Play Store might be removing app permissions overview in favor of new Data Safety info

Back in May last year, Google introduced a new Data Safety section for apps published on the Play Store. A feature that started appearing on actual app listings in April this year and one that will be mandatory for all apps to have soon (July 20). Now Data Safety info sections have started popping up on actual live app listings on the store, and there is something a bit concerning. Namely that the new info window seems to be taking the place of the app permission overview that all apps on the Play Store used to have. The new Data Safety section in Google Play Store If this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_store_might_be_removing_app_permissions_overview_in_favor_of_new_data_safety_info-news-55083.php

iQOO 9T's black color model appears in official teaser

Last week iQOO told us it will launch the iQOO 9T in India by the end of this month with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and a couple of days ago, the company gave us our first official look at the smartphone, sporting BMW-themed stripes on its back. Today, iQOO dropped a new teaser on Twitter, revealing the iQOO 9T's black color model design. The iQOO 9T's black version also has a dual-tone design, but the iQOO logo is centrally aligned, and the smartphone doesn't feature the BMW stripes like the other variant. The area around the camera module has a kevlar-like pattern similar to the BMW...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_9t_black_color_model_design-news-55082.php