Asus ROG Phone 6D specs revealed in leak

If you are not in the loop already, we are currently waiting on a new ROG Phone 6D Ultimate scheduled to arrive on September 19. By all accounts it will be joined by a vanilla version, which, in typical Asus fashion, we expect to be identical to the Ultimate, sans memory options. This was recently confirmed once again by a social network post from a reputable industry source. The post seems to be referring to the vanilla ROG Phone 6D or perhaps both phones interchangeably. It reaffirms that the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset will power both phones - a fact already teased by Asus....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6d_specs_revealed_in_leak-news-55643.php

Samsung notifies affected customers of a July security breach

On Friday, Samsung sent a notification via email to its users in the US (I personally received a notice as well). The email arrived from Samsung USA with the subject line: “An important notice regarding customer information”. In late July 2022, an unauthorized party acquired information from some of Samsung’s U.S. systems. On or around August 4, we determined through our ongoing investigation that personal information of certain customers was affected. The breach happened sometime in July 2022, according to the email. Samsung has determined on August 4 (nearly a month later) that data...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_notifies_affected_customers_of_a_july_security_breach-news-55641.php

Android app developers can sign up for Google Play Store’s User Choice Billing

Google has launched a new pilot that would let Android app developers accept payments using their own billing systems. Developers around the world can now sign up for the program called “User Choice Billing” and it would let customers choose between being billed via Google Play or through the app’s system of choice. Spotify was the first partner announced for User Choice Billing. With the program, developers of non-gaming Android apps can register to offer an alternative billing method, so they don’t need to always use Google Play billing. The alternative billing method needs to comply...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_app_developers_can_sign_up_for_google_play_stores_user_choice_billing-news-55640.php

Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will have the best cooling of any ROG Phone ever

Asus will officially unveil the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate on September 19, and according to past rumors, this will be joined by the ROG Phone 6D. The brand has already confirmed that the Ultimate will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9000+ SoC, and today it's amping up the teasing by revealing that the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will also have an unprecedented cooling system, which "allows airflow unlike any ROG Phone before". See for yourself below. The ULTIMATE thermal technology is coming on September 19!The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will feature a new advanced cooling system that allows airflow...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6d_ultimate_will_have_the_best_cooling_of_any_rog_phone_ever-news-55639.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 video teardown exposes its innards

Following his now-classic "durability test" conducted a few days ago on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, today YouTuber Zack from the JerryRigEverything channel is back with the traditional sequel, which is the teardown. It's all recorded on video for your viewing pleasure, and embedded below. If you like seeing the insides of phones more than what they look like on the outside, this type of video is definitely for you. Being a foldable device, the Fold4 is even more intriguing than a usual slab-type handset, and Samsung has also claimed to have redesigned the hinge. Is that true? See for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold4_video_teardown_exposes_its_innards-news-55638.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 starts receiving One UI Watch 4.5 stable update

Samsung began the One UI Watch 4.5 beta program for the Galaxy Watch4 series a few months ago, and it seems the testing has gone smoothly since the company took to its community forums to announce the closing of the beta program, meaning the Korean conglomerate won't release any new beta builds for the Watch4 lineup. While Samsung didn't say anything about the release of the One UI Watch 4.5 stable update, some users have already started receiving the stable One UI Watch 4.5 on their Galaxy Watch4. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 The update comes with firmware version R870XXU1GVH2/R870OXM1GVH2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_galaxy_watch4_classic_one_ui_4_5_stable_update-news-55631.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 get twice the shipments of their predecessors

Samsung has enjoyed considerable success with its Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 in the 36 countries in Europe, where they are available. In fact, the pair have doubled the shipments of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 in Europe, according to Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Europe, Benjamin Braun. He goes on to say that Samsung is selling four Galaxy Z Fold4's to six Galaxy Z Flip4's. That means that the Flip is still more popular with buyers, but also that the Fold is gaining on it - it used to be three to seven. It's only natural that the Galaxy Z Flip4 is the more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_z_fold4_and_z_flip4_have_doubled_the_shipments_of_their_predecessors-news-55634.php

Samsung takes a dig at Apple’s upcoming launch in latest ad

Next week, Apple will announce its next lineup of the iPhone 14 and Samsung is ready with an ad to tease prospective iPhone 14 buyers with what they are missing by not having a Samsung device. The ad, titled “Buckle Up” only showcases the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy S22 Ultra as they are close within the expected price point of the iPhone 14 Pro, hovering at or above the $1,000 mark. The Z Flip4’s unique appearance, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 108MP main camera and its Super Zoom features are all teased in the ad. Next week on September 7, Apple will unveil its iPhone 14...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pokes_at_apples_upcoming_launch_in_latest_ad-news-55622.php

Google shifts production of Pixels to Vietnam, production of 2023 foldable may stay in China

In a new report from The New York Times, we get a look at some major tech companies and how their manufacturing of the world’s most popular tech is shifting from China to Vietnam. Google, Apple, and Microsoft are mentioned throughout the report so let’s start with Google. “Part of Google’s newest Pixel phone production will be done in Vietnam”, writes The New York Times as per people familiar with Google’s plans. Google plans to shift assembly of its Pixel phones from Foxconn facilities in southern China over to Vietnam where it’ll begin producing the Pixel 7. As per the report, “[Google]...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_shifts_production_of_pixels_to_vietnam_production_of_2023_foldable_may_stay_in_china-news-55621.php

Nokia X30 5G, C31 and T21 hands-on

We were lucky enough to get the Nokia G60 5G at the office just in time to do an unboxing, but we were also able to get our hands on Nokia's other new devices at IFA 2022 in Berlin. So without further ado, here's a hands-on of the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia C31 smartphones, and the Nokia T21 tablet. Nokia X30 5G The Nokia X30 5G is the company's most premium curre5 offering, which is immediately evident by the inclusion of an OLED panel - the first on a Nokia phone since the 9 PureView from 2019. The screen is a 6.43-inch 1080x2400px panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 700 nit peak...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x30_5g_c31_t21_handson-news-55617.php

Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi Pad renders leak

Xiaomi's upcoming 12T Pro has been rumored to sport a 200 MP main rear camera, and in mid-August an image purporting to show its camera island got leaked. Today another leaked image, this time showing a render of the Xiaomi 12T Pro alongside the Redmi Pad, confirms the design of the island and the presence of the 200 MP camera. This comes from one of Twitter's most prolific tipsters, and the juxtaposition between the 12T Pro and the also unannounced Redmi Pad is interesting, since the latter has to make do with an 8 MP camera on its back. They are very different devices, one in the "T"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12t_pro_and_redmi_pad_renders_leak-news-55619.php

The EU wants to make mobile devices more durable and easier to repair

In a new draft proposal, the European Commission will be looking into the possibility of forcing smartphone and tablet manufacturers to make their devices more durable and easier to replace. This proposal aims to limit e-waste and if it goes through, the commission says it will reduce carbon waste that's equivalent to 5 million cars in the streets. The draft focuses on batteries and replacement parts. Manufacturers will be forced to provide at least 15 essential components for each device, five years after its release. Those parts include batteries, displays, chargers, back covers, memory...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_eu_wants_to_make_our_mobile_devices_more_durable_and_easier_to_repair-news-55618.php

Watch Sony Xperia 5 IV introduce itself in new promo videos

The Sony Xperia 5 IV will hit stores later this month, so for now we can only gawk at the promo videos and talk about the petite flagship. First, if you missed the unveiling, you can watch a replay, it’s just over 10 minutes long. The first video is the Xperia 5 IV introducing itself and its passions – music, gaming, movies and, of course, making larger phones feel bad over how short their battery endurance is. The next video is around a minute long and takes a more direct approach – it shows off the highlight features one by one starting with the triple 12MP camera (16mm, 24mm and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_sony_xperia_5_iv_introduce_itself_in_new_promo_videos-news-55613.php

Nokia C31 debuts with 6.7" display, T21 tablet with stylus support joins in

HMD Global unveiled the new X30 and G60 phones today, but as 5G handsets with long support, they are on the pricier side. For budget-conscious buyers there is the new Nokia C31, plus a new tablet. The company is also launching new TWS buds and a Bluetooth speaker. Nokia C31 The Nokia C31 is quite large with a 6.75” display – not quite as large as the C30, but still a sizable phone at 169.2 x 78 x 8.6mm and 200g of weight. The display is an HD+ LCD that is covered by toughened glass (no brand name, however). The C31 is powered by the Unisoc 9863A1, a 28nm chip with eight...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_c31_unveiled_with_a_large_67_display_t21_tablet_with_stylus_support_joins_it-news-55608.php

Nokia X30 5G and G60 5G unveiled with SD 695 and a promise of 3 OS updates

HMD Global is making a big push for sustainability with its IFA 2022 announcements – its new devices are built using recycled materials and the company is also launching a new Circular subscription to extend the usable life of devices and reduce the e-waste produced when people upgrade. Nokia X30 5G The latest X-series model has a metal frame made out of 100% recycled aluminum while the plastic back is made out of 65% recycled material. Even the retail box is made up of 70% recycled paper (all of it FSC-certified). And, of course, there is no included charger in the box, making it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x30_5g_and_g60_5g_unveiled_with_sd_695_and_a_promise_of_3_os_updates-news-55597.php

Sony Xperia 5 IV review

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Apple releases iOS 12.5.6, fixing security issue for older devices

Today Apple has issued a new software update, but this one is a bit special, as it's intended for the older models that the company doesn't support anymore - not with its latest iOS builds at least. We're talking about iOS 12.5.6, which is already going out to those iPhones and iPads stuck on the iOS 12 branch, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, original iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and even the 6th gen iPod touch. The new update's build number is 16H71, and it addresses a security vulnerability in WebKit which leads to arbitrary code execution and Apple says...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_1256_fixing_security_issue_for_older_devices-news-55601.php

Oppo Reno8 and Reno8 Pro arrive in Europe, Oppo Pad Air and accessories tag along

Oppo is launching several devices in Europe today – two Reno phones, its first tablet in Western Europe and a few accessories. These aren’t new products, just new to the region. Let’s start with the Oppo Reno8 and Reno8 Pro. These were first unveiled in July in India after a similar but not identical Reno8 series launched in China. These are the same as the ones in India. The Reno8 and Reno8 Pro are powered by Dimensity 1300 and Dimensity 8100-Max chips, respectively. Both have high refresh rate AMOLED displays (6.4” 90Hz for the vanilla and 6.7” 120Hz for the Pro). Also, both pack...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno8_and_reno8_pro_arrive_in_europe_oppo_pad_air_and_accessories_tag_along-news-55599.php

Huawei confirms that the Mate 50 phones will feature cameras with variable aperture

Huawei has officially confirmed one of the most interesting rumors about the upcoming Mate 50 series before the September 6 announcement – the phones will feature a variable aperture on their cameras (presumably only the main camera). Almost all phones these days have fixed apertures with rare exceptions and even those usually switch between two settings. Huawei kept it vague, but according to rumors the phones will be able to dial in the aperture smoothly between f/1.4 and f/4. This will give users control over the depth of field (the bigger the f-number, the deeper the DoF), but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_confirms_that_the_mate_50_phones_will_feature_cameras_with_variable_aperture-news-55595.php

Asus ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate's images leak, revealing design

Asus introduced the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro last month, which will be joined by the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate on September 19. While Asus has only said that it's unveiling the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate on next 19th, we now know there's a vanilla 6D as well that's appeared in leaked images with the Ultimate model. The ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate look similar to the non-D models. The regular 6D - like the ROG Phone 6 - has an illuminated logo on the back, whereas the 6D Ultimate - like ROG Phone 6 Pro - sports a (possibly OLED) display. Asus ROG Phone 6D...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6d_rog_phone_6d_ultimate_leaked_renders-news-55594.php

Samsung Galaxy A04s arrives with 90Hz HD+ display, 50MP camera

The Galaxy A series has a new junior member – a sequel to the A03s from last year and an upgrade to the recent A04. The new model appeared in Northern Europe without a launch party, so details on availability are still to be announced. The Samsung Galaxy A04s is very much an entry-level phone, but it is a capable one. It arrives with Android 12 and One UI Core 4.1, a parred back version of Samsung’s custom UI. The company is mum on the chipset, but we believe it is the Exynos 850. With eight Cortex-A55 cores it is faster than the Helio P35 of the A03s from last year and it is an 8nm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a04s_arrives_with_90hz_hd_display_50mp_main_camera-news-55593.php

Oppo A57s and A57e go official: Similar phones with different cameras

Oppo has added two new smartphones to its A57 lineup, called A57s and A57e, which are similar smartphones with a few differences. Oppo A57s Let's talk about the Oppo A57s first. It's powered by the Helio G35 SoC, runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1, and comes in a single 4GB/64GB memory configuration. However, the RAM expansion feature allows you to virtually add 4GB extra RAM using the smartphone's internal storage, and the handset also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. The Oppo A57s is built around a 6.56" LCD of HD+ resolution. It's protected by Panda Glass...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a57s_a57e_specs_price_sale_date-news-55592.php

DIZO Watch R Talk and Watch D Talk are launching on September 7

Realme's TechLife brand DIZO has announced it will unveil two new smartwatches on September 7 in India at noon local time, dubbed the Watch R Talk and Watch D Talk. The DIZO Watch R Talk appears to be the more expensive of the two. It features a 1.3" circular AMOLED screen and has voice call support. DIZO says it will come with a single-chipset calling that consumes less power and ensures a stable connection. DIZO doesn't reveal anything else about the Watch R Talk, but the promo page set up by Indian online retailer Flipkart on its website tells us more about the smartwatch. For...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dizo_watch_r_talk_watch_d_talk_launch_date-news-55591.php

New Pixel 7 series to support Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3 codec)

New findings by 9to5Google suggest that the new Google Pixel 7 series (and future Pixel 7a) may support a new Bluetooth codec. Android 13 brought support for ‘Bluetooth LE Audio’ using the LC3 codec. The new codec brings improvements to the overall listening experience and sound quality. In the findings, a recent Android code change uncovered a particular XML file labeled “le_audio_codec_setting.xml”. A message exchange mentions this XML file is associated with ‘P22’ and ‘P23a’. The former identifier refers to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro while ‘P23a” refers to a future Pixel 7a model that’s yet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_pixel_7_series_to_support_bluetooth_le_audio_lc3_codec-news-55590.php

One UI 5.0 beta based on Android 13 reaches the Galaxy S21 family

Earlier this month, Samsung opened up the public beta for One UI 5 based on Android 13 for the Galaxy S22 series, and today this is now also jumping to the Galaxy S21 devices. So far, the beta program seems to have been started for these in Korea and the UK. Enrolling requires using the Samsung Members app, locating the prominent One UI 5.0 beta program banner inside it, tapping that, and registering your details and device. Once that's done, it's normally only a few minutes' wait until you'll get an update notification. The beta in question is labeled as build G99xBXXU5ZVHE, where...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_50_beta_based_on_android_13_reaches_the_galaxy_s21_family-news-55589.php

Next iPhone SE to look like the iPhone XR, iPhone 14 Pro to get new ultrawide camera

The next iPhone SE will finally drop its current design and switch to one that will allegedly be identical to that of the iPhone XR from 2018. That is, if a new rumor on the matter is to be believed. Its source is Jon Prosser, talking on the Geared Up podcast, and he has provided reliable information in the past, so maybe this does in fact pan out. But you probably shouldn't get the bubbly ready just yet, as there was a new iPhone SE launched earlier this year, and it came two years after its predecessor. And thus, if Apple keeps the same release pacing for this series, it means the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/next_iphone_se_to_look_like_the_iphone_xr_iphone_14_pro_to_get_new_ultrawide-news-55588.php

Poco M5s appears in an unboxing video

The Poco M5 and Poco M5s will be announced on September 5, the Xiaomi brand revealed earlier this month. And six days before the phones arrive, the M5s appeared in an unboxing video on YouTube. The reviewer goes through all major specs and features and while claiming he doesn’t know more details, he did reveal enough for us to realize it is actually a rebranded Redmi Note 10S. The device is also known as Redmi Note 11 SE in India, down to the Helio G95 chipset, AMOLED screen and the quad-cam setup on the back. The Poco M5s has one major difference from its Redmi-named twins -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m5s_appears_in_an_unboxing_video-news-55574.php

Current Apple Watch bands may not fit the Apple Watch Pro

Apple is expected to be announcing a new Apple Watch at an iPhone event next week. In addition to the standard refreshed Apple Watches, analysts claim that a rumored Apple Watch “Pro” will be featured during the livestream, one that might use premium materials and may retail for over $900. It will have a larger 47mm case (the Series 7 Apple watch comes in 41mm and 45mm versions). Due to the size of this larger Apple Watch Pro, it will likely come with a wider band, and it is reported that existing Apple Watch bands will not properly fit this new rumored Apple Watch. Bloomberg’s Mark...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/current_apple_watch_bands_may_not_fit_the_apple_watch_pro-news-55572.php

Sony announces it will acquire Savage Game Studios to strengthen its mobile offerings

In a press release Monday morning, Sony announced it will be acquiring Savage Game Studios under its newly formed PlayStation Studios Mobile Divison – which develops games for mobile and is independent of Sony’s console development team. Savage Game Studios has offices in Helsinki and Berlin and the team is already working on an unannounced “AAA mobile live service action game. The company’s co-founders have previously worked with mobile game studios Rovio, Zynga, Supercell, Wargaming, and Insomniac. I’m thrilled to welcome Savage Game Studios. They join a new independent PlayStation...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_it_will_acquire_savage_game_studios_to_strengthen_its_mobile_offerings-news-55569.php

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 video review is now up

Samsung's newest large foldable is the Galaxy Z Fold4, and it just went on sale last Friday. It's the new hot item if you want a phone that folds into a mini tablet and don't live in China where you'd have a lot more options. Elsewhere, at least so far, it's pretty much Samsung or bust, so how good of a phone is this anyway? That's what we explored in depth in our comprehensive written review of the Galaxy Z Fold4, which you shouldn't miss if you're interested in this device. If you want to only hear the key bullet points, however, then our newly released video review is just the thing for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_z_fold4_video_review_is_now_up-news-55568.php

Huawei Mate 50 Pro is bringing back the notch

Huawei will introduce the Mate 50 series on September 6 and the leak train is picking up the pace. We expect the Mate 50 Pro to have a wide notch, at least as wide as on the Mate 20 Pro, according to leaked photos of a protective glass cover. Huawei Mate 50 Pro protector Now reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station says the front will have a “1.5K curved screen”, with 1.5K being a term incorrectly used in China for displays that are between QHD (wrongly named 2K) and FullHD. The first smartphone on the market with such screen was the Redmi K50 Ultra, with a resolution of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_50_pro_is_bringing_back_the_notch-news-55562.php

Motorola Edge 30 Neo color options leak

A while back we came across a Geekbench listing for the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Neo (aka Edge 30 Lite) and today we have more details on the phone’s design thanks to a series of new images of the phone in all four of it color options. Evan Blass and 91mobiles are bringing us the Black Onyx, Very Peri, Aqua Foam, and Ice Palace colors of the Edge 30 Neo. Motorola Edge 30 Neo design and color options Motorola Edge 30 Neo is expected to debut with a 6.28-inch pOLED with FDH+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will likely launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 chipset...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_30_neo_color_options_leak-news-55561.php

Apple trademarks “Reality One” for its mixed reality headset

Apple will likely use Reality in its naming for the upcoming mixed reality headset as per a new series of patents. A new Bloomberg report details three separate patent fillings for Reality One, Reality Pro and Reality Processor. These are the likely names for the two versions of the long-rumored Apple MR/AR headset and its processing unit. Older applications also revealed a realityOS patent filling which is most likely for the headset’s OS. Possible names for Apple's mixed reality headsets The US Trademark and Patent Office shows Immersive Health Solutions as the patent filer for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_trademarks_reality_one_naming_for_its_mixed_reality_headset_-news-55560.php

Samsung to deliver major update for Galaxy S22 series' cameras

Samsung announced today that its new software update for the Galaxy S22 series will bring a number of improvements to the trio's cameras. Hyperlapse videos will be enabled for the telephoto camera, and the QR scanner will be improved for easier navigation. Samsung camera app improvements The Hyperlapse option in the Camera app offered recording with the wide and ultrawide cameras, but now a third 3x option is coming. The company also confirmed Astro Hyperlapse is currently in development - a cool feature that will allow users to have even more artistic photos of the night...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_brings_plenty_of_camera_improvements_for_the_galaxy_s22_series-news-55559.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 34

Apple's official confirmation of its September 7 iPhone 14 series event was the key event to influence this week's trending chart. Not only it helped the iPhone 14 Pro Max retain its lead, but it also lead to a true Apple invasion lower down the ranks as people started comparing their existing phones as they considered upgrading. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rose to second as the Galaxy Z Fold4 foldable lost more steam and is now down in seventh. Yet another phone from the Korean company, the Galaxy A53, completes the podium as the iPhone 13 Pro Max's charge came just short and it ended...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_34-news-55558.php

Week 34 in review: Xperia 5 IV coming on September 1, iPhone 14 on September 7

Another week down, let's take a look back at the top stories. Apple confirmed its iPhone 14 series announcement will happen on September 7. The lineup will almost certainly include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumor has it the Pros will get the new A16 Bionic, ProMotion displays, the new pill-shaped punch hole Face ID instead of the notch, a new selfie camera with AF, and a new 48MP main camera with 8K video. The non-Pro's will retain the A15 Bionic, have 60Hz displays, and likely the camera setup of the iPhone 13...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_34_in_review_xperia_5_iv_coming_on_september_1_iphone_14_on_september_7-news-55543.php

Our Google Pixel 6a video review is up

Google finally released its mid-range offering from the Pixel 6 lineup and we couldn't miss reviewing it. Despite the Pixel 6a being marketed as a midranger, many of the phone's aspects are flagship-worthy. It has a bright OLED panel, albeit 60Hz, a flagship Tensor chipset and a nice set of capable cameras. We have every detail of the phone explored in our written review, but we totally understand those that would rather watch the highlights summed up on video as well. Ricky delivers all the highs and lows of the Pixel 6a in just under 9 minutes.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_google_pixel_6a_video_review_is_up-news-55553.php

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in for review

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has landed at HQ and we've got an unboxing for you. It comes with a case for the rear glass panel, complete with an adjustable kickstand, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, a 67W charger, and a cable. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is among the thinnest foldables around. It measures 5.4mm when unfolded, and 11.2mm when folded. Compare that to the Galaxy Z Fold4's 6.3mm/15.8mm, and the Xiaomi phone feels thin as air. There's a lot to say about the Mix Fold 2 in comparison to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The Xiaomi foldable has a conventional-feeling outer display with a 21:9 aspect, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_fold_2_in_for_review-news-55532.php

Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control review

The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi's latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It's a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control devices around your house with just your voice, as long as they work with an IR remote. Design The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a relatively compact device, measuring 14cm tall and 9.5cm across. It is made out of matte black plastic that does unfortunately show dust quite readily and requires regular cleaning. On the front is a four character seven-segment LED display that mostly just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_smart_speaker_ir_control_review-news-55557.php

Weekly poll: is the Honor 70 the right midranger for you?

Earlier this week Honor brought over its Honor 70 to the UK market after it debuted in China earlier in the year and the phone is expected to arrive in more regions in the coming weeks. At £479.99 for the 8/128 GB trim and £529.99 for the 8/256 GB model Honor is having big goals for its new workhorse, but does it have what it takes to be your next phone? The Android midrange segment is arguably the busiest area in the smartphone market with plenty of great options from a variety of makers. The big names like Samsung, Xiaomi and the BBK group routinely offer great devices that come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_honor_70_the_right_midranger_for_you_-news-55555.php

Realme 9i 5G hands-on

Realme launched the 9i in January and followed up with the 5G version last week. It has Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, and Metallica Gold color options, but Realme is currently only selling the latter two models, with the blue variant coming at some later point. We got a chance to spend some time with the Metallica Gold version, so here are our first-hand impressions. The Realme 9i 5G comes in a yellow-colored box similar to its 4G counterpart, including a protective case, a SIM card ejector tool, a USB-C cable, an 18W power adapter, and some paperwork. The Realme 9i 5G is built...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9i_5g_hands_on-news-55554.php

Apple Watch Pro to be announced during the September 7 event

As most of you probably already know, Apple is going to announce the next generation of iPhones during an event on September 7, but alongside the phones, some industry analysts believe that a smartwatch will also be revealed. This one is going to be slightly different than the standard Apple Watch - it's going to be more premium, with a different design and considerably bigger display too. It will likely be called Apple Watch Pro and according to a supply chain analysis, it's going to feature a flat display design with really subtle curvature towards the edges, which in turn might also...

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