5G services will launch in India on October 1

Commercial 5G services are officially launching in India. The announcement will be part of IMC (India Mobile Congress) and will be made by PM Narendra Modi. The IMC will span from October 1 to October 4, and the big 5G announcement will take place on October 1. The PM and his announcement will be part of a discussion called "Towards 5G Advanced & 6G," so presumably, a lot will be discussed regarding the future of tech and communication in the country. Join us for a discussion on "Towards 5G Advanced & 6G" at India Mobile Congress 2022 in Pragati Maidan on October 01 - 04, 2022...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/5g_services_will_launch_in_india_on_october_1-news-55928.php

Apple iPhone 14 in for review

In a world without an iPhone mini, the vanilla version is the new cheapest model from the core series. Meet the iPhone 14 - the smallest and lightest iPhone in the 14 lineup. Unlike its Pro siblings, it has a wide notch and A15 chipset. Compared to the iPhone 13 it comes with better cameras, autofocus for the selfie shooter and a slightly more powerful GPU. And while we are working on its review we thought we might share a few early impressions. Our unit is in Blue color, which is a hue similar to what the iPhone 13 Pro had. We are having a hard time finding any visual differences...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_in_for_review-news-55862.php

OnePlus 10T gets OxygenOS A.08 update with camera optimization and bug fixes

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS A.08 update for the OnePlus 10T. It's still based on Android 12, but it squashes some bugs and comes with the system, network, and camera optimizations. You can check the update's changelog below for more details. System Optimizes the display effect of Dark mode in low brightness scenarios. Optimizes the touch experience. Network Optimizes Wi-Fi stability and improves network experience. Optimizes communication stability. Camera Optimizes the exposure effect of the front...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10t_oxygenos_a08_update-news-55924.php

Upcoming Oppo A17 leaks with renders and specs

Oppo is allegedly gearing up to refresh its most budget A lineup with a new A17 device. If rumors are to be believed, we can expect to see it unveiled sometime before the end of the month. A new leak offers a sneak peek into what prospective buyers can expect. First, in terms of known specs, the Oppo A17 appears to be quite similar to its A16 predecessor, rocking the same MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with 64GB of storage and a large 5,000 mAh battery pack. While we might not have the full picture in terms of internals, the leaked renders offer a detailed look at the design...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_oppo_a17_leaks_with_renders_and_specs-news-55923.php

Xiaomi Civi 2’s 4,500 mAh battery and 67W charging confirmed in latest teaser

Following Xiaomi’s confirmation of the Civi 2’s release date and dual selfie cameras, the Chinese OEM teased the upcoming smartphone’s battery capacity and its charging features. Xiaomi posted the following teaser poster on its official account on The Weibo post mentions a “thin and light body” with “4500 mAh super battery”. There is also mention of 67W charging that’s capable of fully charging the Civi 2’s battery to full battery in 40 minutes. The Civi 2’s triple camera setup was detailed recently, though we only know about the main 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with f/1.8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_civi_2s_4500_mah_battery_and_67w_charging_confirmed_in_latest_teaser-news-55922.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra certified by 3C with 25W charger

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series is slated to arrive early next year and one of the lineup models has just passed through 3C certification in China. The corresponding model number SM-S9180 denotes the highest-tier Galaxy S23 Ultra model. In the certification, the device is listed to support a maximum of 25W charging (11V @ 2.25A). This is lower than the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 45W charger support, but if we recall – the S22 Ultra’s 45W charging didn’t make a significant dent in the charging times compared to the 25W charging of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_ultra_certified_by_3c_with_25w_charger-news-55921.php

Google Pixel Tablet spec details leak

Back in May at its I/O developer conference, Google teased a whole bunch of different devices coming in the future - most of those, like the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch, will be made official at an event on October 6. But there was also the Pixel Tablet, which is only coming next year. That didn't stop the search giant from revealing the render you can see below. Today some spec details of the Pixel Tablet have been outed, as it has apparently entered the engineering validation test (EVT) phase and some units have been shipped to India for that purpose. Somewhere along the way,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_tablet_spec_details_leak-news-55919.php

Samsung teams up with designer Juun.J on limited edition foldables and accessories

Samsung and South Korean fashion designer Juun.J released a new collection of limited edition Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Buds2 Pro, Watch5 series devices. The new devices are all available in South Korea from the Samsung Korea online store, Galaxy Campus stores and partnering retailers. Samsung Galaxy x Juun J. collection The new limited edition devices feature predominantly black color with subtle white branding elements. As with past limited edition collaborations, users get special packaging and accessories. The Galaxy Z Fold4 Juun J. edition is priced at KRW 2,198,700 ($1,554)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_teams_up_with_designer_juunj_on_limited_edition_foldables_and_accessories-news-55911.php

Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro leak in Lunar Silver color

The upcoming Xiaomi 12T lineup continues to leak ahead of its launch and now Roland Quandt shared some detailed images of the 12T and 12T Pro in the Lunar Silver color. This is one of the new shades that will differentiate the upcoming T-series models from the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12S models. The new leak follows up last week’s detailed specs and images of the 12T series in black and blue colors. Xiaomi 12T in Lunar Silver Both 12T phones are expected to launch with flat 6.67” AMOLED displays with 1,220 x 2,712px resolution. The displays will have a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12t_and_12t_pro_leak_in_lunar_silver_color-news-55910.php

Samsung announces US arrival of Galaxy XCover6 and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro

Samsung is bringing its latest rugged Android devices to the US. The Galaxy Xcover6 Pro and the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro are now available for sale with 5G connectivity and MIL-STD-810H compliance for operation under extreme conditions. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro was announced back in late June. It brings a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution with support for 120Hz refresh rate. The display, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, is also designed to be operated with wet hands or gloves. The hardware is rated for IP68 water and dust...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_us_availability_for_galaxy_xcover6_and_galaxy_tab_active4_pro-news-55909.php

Apple iPhone 14 Pro unboxing

We're now fully enveloped in iPhone season thanks to the arrival of the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and this, the iPhone 14 Pro in the office. It's a great time, if a little busy but we're checking off unboxings one by one. We've come, finally, to the iPhone 14 Pro. Like every other iPhone since 2020, the iPhone 14 Pro ships with a single Lightning to USB-C cable. Visually, the biggest update to the iPhone 14 Pro from the 13 Pro is the new Dynamic Island notch. Apple has seriously shrunk the physical cutout but the new notch sits a bit lower, effectively taking a bit of usable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_pro_in_for_review-news-55865.php

Realme GT Neo 3T goes on sale in India

The Realme GT Neo 3T announced in India last week is now available for purchase in the country through Realme's official Indian website, Flipkart, and mainline channels. It comes in Shade Black, Drifting White, and Dash Yellow colors and has three memory options - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB, priced at INR29,999 ($370/€375), INR31,999 ($395/€400), and INR33,999 ($420/€425), respectively. Realme GT Neo 3T However, Realme is offering a flat discount of INR4,000 ($49/€50) on all three models till September 30 on its website. And you can get another discount of INR3,000...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_3t_india_price_sale_date-news-55908.php

Apple rolls out iOS 16.0.2, addressing camera shake on new iPhones and copy/paste bug

It’s been less than one week since Apple launched the iPhone 14 lineup and users were reporting violent camera shake when opening the camera on some third-party apps. The issue is now being addresses as an iOS 16.0.2 update is now rolling out to iPhones ahead of schedule. The shaking of the camera was seemingly caused by the second-generation sensor-shift OIS system in the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max’s main camera. Some users reported loud shaking and grinding noises coming from the camera when opening a non-Apple app that used the camera and make the camera unusable for these apps....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_rolls_out_ios_1602_addressing_camera_shake_on_new_iphones_and_copy_paste_bug-news-55907.php

Google showcases the Pixel Watch's unique design in latest video teaser

Google's product launches have definitely been getting progressively more... different in recent times, culminating with the teaser from May for the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch that are only due to become fully official on October 6. But Google hasn't stood still from May up until now either - it's already revealed the chipset inside the phones as well as their color versions and pre-order start date, and today it's time for us to get a much better look at the Pixel Watch. So here's the wearable, from all angles, in all colors, in glorious video teaser form: The only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_showcases_the_pixel_watchs_unique_design_in_latest_video_teaser-news-55906.php

OnePlus 10R Prime Blue Edition launched in India

The OnePlus 10R Prime Blue Edition teased by OnePlus last week debuted today in India. And as expected, the difference between the 10R's standard models and the Prime Blue Edition is only cosmetic. That means the OnePlus 10R Prime Blue Edition comes with the Dimensity 8100 Max SoC, 6.7" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, and Android 12. The OnePlus 10R Prime Blue Edition sports a 50MP primary camera on the rear, which is joined by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro unit. There's also a 16MP camera inside the screen's punch hole for selfies and video calls. The regular 10R comes in 150W and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10r_prime_blue_edition_specs_price_sale_date-news-55898.php

vivo X Fold+ to have 80W fast charging, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 confirmed

Vivo will introduce the X Fold+ next week and we already know it is coming in Red color. The device popped up on AnTuTu with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, and today the company confirmed the platform on its official Weibo channel. In the same post, it also announced the foldable will have 80W fast charging, which is an improvement over the 66W in the first X Fold. vivo X Fold+ The phone will also have its own understanding of how a user interface for a foldable should behave. According to vivo, there are over 5,000 apps that are optimized for the OriginOS Ocean version for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold_to_have_80w_fast_charging_snapdragon_8_gen_1_confirmed-news-55897.php

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Fusion go on sale in India

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Fusion introduced in India last week are now available for purchase in the country through Flipkart and leading retail stores. The Edge 30 Ultra comes in Interstellar Black and Starlight White colors with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage priced at INR59,999 ($745/€760). However, it's sold at INR54,999 ($685/€695) as a part of the launch offer. Motorola has promised to bring the 12GB/256GB model to India soon, but we don't have its pricing and availability details. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra The Edge 30 Fusion is also only available in a single...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_30_ultra_edge_30_fusion_india_price_sale_date-news-55896.php

OEMs may be required to adopt ‘Seamless Updates’ on devices launching with Android 13

Starting with devices launching with Android 13, the “Seamless Updates” feature will be a requirement on all devices that want to receive a GMS (Google Mobile Services) license. Since launching the feature with the OG Google Pixel since 2016, the feature has been tweaked and some of the downsides to using this feature have been addressed by Google. Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra This feature is implemented in the system partition of a device where the firmware is installed. Using A and B partitions make it possible for many Android devices to install OTA updates in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oems_may_be_required_to_adopt_seamless_updates_on_devices_launching_with_android_13-news-55895.php

Newly leaked images of the Motorola Razr 2022 suggest release to Western markets is imminent

After announcing a new Motorola Razr 2022 last month, we were left wondering if the new clamshell foldable would be made available outside of China. Now, thanks to some new leaked renders courtesy of @evleaks, we have some evidence that a global release outside of China could be imminent. razr 2022 pic.twitter.com/gAplI1RRoX— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 20, 2022 Promotional materials of the Motorola Razr that came alongside its launch last month only showed contents of the displays in Chinese. These renders show plenty of text in English – these could be intended to be displayed on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/newly_leaked_images_of_the_motorola_razr_2022_suggest_release_to_western_markets_is_imminent-news-55894.php

Original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets One UI 4.1.1 update

A few weeks ago, Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 4.1.1 to the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3, promising that even older foldables than those would eventually get it too. The Galaxy Z Fold2 was next in line, and today the original Galaxy Z Flip drew the lucky straw, as it's starting to receive the update in the US. So far, the rollout seems confined to those units which were purchased unlocked, so no carrier versions yet. The update includes the September 2022 security patch level, and after applying it you'll be on build F700USQU5GVHA. Flex Mode is built-in, allowing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/original_samsung_galaxy_z_flip_gets_one_ui_411_update-news-55893.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 to pioneer with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity in 2024

Most of the new phones on the market today launch with Wi-Fi 6 or the newer 6E standard with the latter only meant as a transitional step before the inevitable debut of Wi-Fi 7 devices. A new report from DigiTimes backed by IC inspection labs suggests that the first batch of Wi-Fi 7 phones are expected to debut on the market in the second half of 2024. As usual, Samsung will be one of the pioneers of the new Wi-Fi standard with its Galaxy S24 expected to be among the first phones on the market to support Wi-Fi 7. What does that mean in terms of speed? Wi-Fi 7 is expected to offer 2.4x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_to_debut_with_wifi_7_connectivity_in_h2_2024-news-55878.php

Xiaomi Civi 2 will launch on September 27

The China-exclusive Xiaomi Civi lineup is about to get a new member. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is launching on September 27, the company revealed on its Weibo channel. The new midranger will retain the lightweight design and lovely visual appearance of its predecessor. The Civi 2 is also expected to have a so-called Trend Partner in the face of “Hello Kitty”. Xiaomi Civi 2 The Civi 2 will have a 50MP triple camera on the back, with the island resembling the Xiaomi 12 series and its modular design. We can see the main and ultrawide-angle cameras behind the big circle, while the smaller...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_civi_2_will_launch_on_september_27-news-55877.php

Google announces it will migrate Assistant and Calendar reminders to Tasks

Google Assistant has long been able to store reminders for you. It will remind you at the specific time you asked, and these reminders could be set to repeat after a set time interval. Google Tasks launched after, offering the same functionality, but it made keeping track of all your reminders difficult. In its latest entry to its blog, The Keyword, Google announces that it is preparing to migrate all users’ reminders over to Google Tasks. Reminders created on Google Assistant and Google Calendar will soon all be directed to the Google Tasks app where they can be viewed, organized,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_it_will_migrate_assistant_and_calendar_reminders_to_tasks-news-55875.php

Samsung’s Android 13 Beta expands to the Galaxy S21 lineup in the US

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series began to receive Android 13 (One UI 5) beta builds in the US early last month. Today, beta builds for One UI 5 based on Android 13 are now arriving to the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The update was spotted by Reddit user u/DJStormXZ over on the r/GalaxyS21 sub-Reddit. As per the OP (original poster), the beta builds are only eligible for unlocked models purchased in the US, but another commenter claimed they were able to install the beta update on a T-Mobile device. As someone with a T-Mobile Galaxy S21 Ultra, I couldn’t see the update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_android_13_beta_expands_to_the_galaxy_s21_lineup_in_the_us-news-55874.php

Google films people reacting to the Pixel 7 Pro, confirms pre-order start date

Google's promotional/teaser campaign for its upcoming smartphones is continuing in full force today, with the release of a new video. That's not out of the ordinary in itself - after all, the company has been teasing the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro since May in one form or another. But this video is a bit... different. It's basically showing you reactions people had to seeing the Pixel 7 Pro, one would assume for the first time. That's all fine and dandy, but while you and us can see the people, and their reactions, we can't see the phone until the very end. Again, this wouldn't be out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_films_people_reacting_to_the_pixel_7_pro_confirms_preorder_start_date-news-55873.php

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get OxygenOS 13 Open Beta based on Android 13

Today the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro from last year both get to taste Android 13 for the first time in a public fashion. Following a few weeks of closed beta testing, the company is now releasing the first Open Beta build of OxygenOS 13 for the duo. As you may know, OxygenOS 13 is based on Android 13. It was first presented in early August alongside the unveiling of the OnePlus 10T. The first Open Beta for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will only be available in North America and India initially and will arrive in the EU "in the near future". As always with such releases, keep in mind...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_and_9_pro_get_oxygenos_13_open_beta_based_on_android_13-news-55872.php

vivo X Fold+ appears on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The vivo X Fold+ is arriving soon and we know it will have a new red color. It is also expected to run the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and today one unit was benchmarked on AnTuTu, giving us a sneak peek of the foldable’s performance. The benchmark revealed the phone with model number V2229A will have a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage version and will ship with Android 12 out of the box. vivo X Fold with a photoshopped Red panel The 1,100,438 score is not the highest we’ve seen on AnTuTu but is quite close to the top spot, frequently occupied by powerful gaming-oriented smartphones....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold_appears_on_antutu_with_snapdragon_8_gen_1-news-55856.php

Samsung could bring Exynos-powered Galaxy S23 phones after all

Samsung is having internal conflicts about whether Exynos should power Galaxy S23 smartphones, a leakster revealed. This information comes two months after Qualcomm nearly confirmed all the phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform. According to Ice Universe, the Samsung MX (Mobile eXperience) division is disappointed with the performance of the in-house chipset in the Galaxy S22 smartphones. On the other hand, top-level executives still want next year’s flagships to come with Exynos 2300, manufactured by Samsung Semiconductors. Currently, about 70% of Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_could_bring_exynospowered_galaxy_s23_phones_after_all-news-55855.php

OnePlus 10R Prime Blue Edition's launch set for September 22

The OnePlus 10R Prime Blue Edition teased last week will launch on September 22. Something #OutOfTheBlue is coming your way to give you the smartphone experience you were always looking for!Keep an eye on @amazonIN to know more!— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) September 18, 2022 As expected, the difference between the regular and Prime Edition is only cosmetic since the promo page for the latter by Amazon.in on its website reveals the OnePlus 10R Prime Edition will come with the Dimensity 8100 Max SoC, OxygenOS 12, and a triple camera setup on the rear comprising 50MP primary, 8MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10r_prime_blue_edition_india_launch_date-news-55854.php

DxOMark CEO says brands won’t send in a device if it isn’t likely to rank first

DxOMark is an independent organization that evaluates and assesses smartphones, lenses, and cameras. Many flagship smartphones receive photography, videography, and overall scores from DxOMark. Brands once cared deeply about the scores given by DxOMark, and they were used to boast about their camera’s performance and quality. In recent years, brands don’t use this metric, unless the new device ranks first place on DxOMark. This is what DxOMark CEO Frédérik Guichard explained during an interview with Jiemian News. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (left) and Xiaomi 12S Ultra (right) Pertaining...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_ceo_says_brands_wont_send_in_a_device_if_it_isnt_likely_to_rank_first-news-55853.php

Google Pixel Watch color versions leak, along with price range for the base model

Google's Pixel Watch will be unveiled on October 6 alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. The smartwatch was already teased by the company back in May, and in the meantime a bunch of details about it have been leaked - including an alleged $399 price for the LTE-capable version in the US. Today a price range has been outed, this time for the base model without LTE (Wi-Fi+Bluetooth only) in the EU, and this one will apparently retail from anywhere between €250 to €350. That's a huge range to speak of, but presuming the actual price ends up closer to the lower side of that range, it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_color_versions_leak_along_with_price_range_for_the_base_model-news-55852.php

vivo X Fold+ to have a bigger battery and be offered in a new red colorway

vivo's upcoming X Fold+, initially thought to be named X Fold S, has been in the rumors for a few weeks now, and we're clearly getting ever closer to its release date. We already knew that, compared to the original X Fold, it would have the upgraded Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, as well as support for 80W fast wired charging, and now some more details about the yet-unannounced device have surfaced courtesy of a Weibo post by vivo brand Vice President Jia Jingdong. Jia outed the fact that the X Fold+ will come in a new red colorway (the X Fold has only been offered in black and blue)....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold_to_have_a_bigger_battery_and_be_offered_in_a_new_red_colorway-news-55851.php

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max in for review

Hello and welcome to the best iPhone to date - the brand new iPhone 14 Pro Max. There are a lot of new and better things but the new iPhone carries over some old and tired stuff, like the Lightning connector and subsequent cable in the box. Looking at the iPhone 14 Pro Max from the back, you'd be forgiven if you mistake it for the old model. The only thing giving away the 14 for the latest iPhone is the titular Purple color we've got. But on the front, it's unmistakably the new iPhone, thanks to the Dynamic Island. It's Apple's clever word for the new notch and it's basically...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_pro_max_in_for_review-news-55849.php

Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition announced

The brand new Asus ROG Phone 6D series was announced earlier today, but Asus also has special Batman editions of the regular ROG Phone 6 and the new Dimensity 9000+ powered 6D model boasting superhero makeovers. Starting with the box – you get a lofty hard-shell Batman carrying case with several Batman-themed accessories including a Batman Aero Case, a Batman SIM ejector pin and an LED bat signal searchlight that lets you project the famous bat signal onto any surface. Moving on to the phone which brings the same specs as the regular ROG Phone 6/6D but with a few design twists...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6_batman_edition_announced_-news-55838.php

Honor X6 incoming with 50 MP camera and big battery

The Honor X series is the lower sitting lineup of the now independent brand, and so far we've seen five phones make it to global markets. Now Honor Myanmar reveals a new phone with a “large display” and “great battery” is joining it - Honor X6. The phone will have a waterdrop notch at the front, while the back will feature a square island for the triple camera, a design we already have seen in the Honor X8 5G. Leaks suggested this device will have a 50MP camera and a Mediatek chipset. According to one source from Malaysia, the Honor X6 will have a 6.5” LCD with HD+ resolution. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x6_incoming_with_50_mp_camera_and_big_battery-news-55837.php

Asus ROG Phone 6D debuts with Dimensity 9000+, 6D Ultimate adds unique AeroActive Portal

After weeks of teasing, Asus finally unveiled the ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate - the Dimensity powered-counterparts to the ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro. To squeeze every last bit of performance out of the Mediatek chipset, Asus designed a cooling system that's revolutionary even by its own lofty standards. ROG Phone 6D on the left, 6D Ultimate on the right Both the 6D and the 6D Ultimate run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset. One of the differences between the standard 6D and the Ultimate variant is the memory available. The Ultimate goes up to 16GB/512GB, while the standard edition...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6d_and_6d_ultimate_deliver_dimensity_9000_improved_cooling-news-55834.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 37

Apple's iPhone 14 lineup stormed our trending chart last week and it still holds the top three positions this time around. However, the Pro Max has overtaken the Pro for the lead, as the vanilla 14 is a rather distant third. The iPhone 14 Plus is underperforming in terms of sales and that's also reflected in our chart. It has fallen back into the chasing pack and finds itself all the way down in seventh. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra climbs to fourth, ahead of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Despite already being discontinued last year's flagship still gets more interest than the 14 Plus. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_37-news-55836.php

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 (2022) in for review

Today we have the new Huawei MatePad Pro 11 (2022) in the house, so let's do an uboxing. Lucky us, we got the higher-end model with the 5nm Snapdragon 888 chip and the optional 4G connectivity through the SIM slot. There's also a 7nm Snapdragon 870 version out there. Our unit comes with Huawei's 40W Super Charge adapter and a USB cable. We also got the additional Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard and the new white M-Pencil. Huawei MatePad Pro 11 (2022) unboxing The Huawei MateBook X Pro 11 (2022) is a multimedia powerhouse. It all starts with the 11-inch 2560x1600px 10-bit OLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matepad_pro_11_2022_in_for_review-news-55777.php

Flashback: Apple is slow to adopt new tech, but only on iPhones

The iPhone 5 was announced on September 12 2012, ten years ago. It was the first iPhone to ditch the 30-pin dock connector inherited from the iPods as it introduced the Lightning adapter. It was the first reversible data connector on mobile devices, previous ones – both proprietary and USB – had a “polarity”, that is to say that there was only one correct orientation. While once upon a time this was an advantage over phones that used microUSB, it is now seen as a downside and everyone is just waiting for Apple to adopt USB-C. For all its influence over the smartphone market, Apple is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_apple_is_slow_to_adopt_new_tech_but_only_on_iphones-news-55822.php

Week 37 in review: iOS 16 is out, Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition official with 16GB of RAM

Another week down, so let's recap. Apple dropped shiny OS updates to the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. For those devices that are ineligible for iOS 16, Apple also released iOS 15.7. And for iPad users, iPadOS 16 will arrive later on, it was delayed due to issues with the new Stage Manager multitasking feature. Sony announced a special Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and Xperia Stream accessory bundled. The accessory plugs into the phone via USB-C and brings a full-sized HDMI port alongside a LAN port, a headphone jack, and a USB-C port on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_37_in_review_ios_16_is_out_xperia_1_iv_gaming_edition_official_with_16gb_of_ram-news-55820.php

Weekly poll: Motorola Edge 30 Ultra tempts you with its 200MP camera, Fusion and Neo also want your attention

Motorola unleashed the first phone with a 200MP camera last week, the Edge 30 Ultra. For €900 this flagship offers a lot of bang for your buck, even besides the large 1/1.22” ultra high resolution sensor. You get a curved 6.67” AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution (it’s a 10-bit panel with HDR10+ support but relatively old Gorilla Glass 5). The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset (with 8/128GB base memory and options up to 12/512GB) and a 4,610mAh battery with 125W wired and 50W wireless charging. You can check out our hands-on review of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_motorola_edge_30_ultra_edge_30_fusion_edge_30_neo-news-55808.php

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 review

Introduction The MateBook X Pro has always been Huawei's premiere laptop - more capable than the fanless MateBook X, far sleeker the more powerful 16-inchers in Huawei's range, and better than most other laptops on the market. It started out as Huawei's MacBook Air competitor but has evolved into a class of its own and has been almost unmatched in it, pound for pound. Let's begin with unboxing and comparisons with the 2021. The MateBook X Pro 2022 Core-i7 comes with a 90W charger, a USB cable, and a USB-C to HDMI dongle. The brick is adaptable, offering different outputs ranging from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matebook_x_pro_2022_review-news-55671.php

Weekly poll results: the iPhone 14 Pro duo has its fans, the vanilla pair gets the cold shoulder

Maybe Apple should consider bringing back the “S” model names, because the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus failed to impress in last week’s poll. The consensus is that those two lack exciting upgrades over the 13 series, so they might as well have been called “13S”. Most people are just plain not interested, but our global audience does have a love for Android, so that isn’t too unexpected. Of those that considered getting a vanilla iPhone, most have arrived at the decision they would be better off saving a few bucks and getting an older model. The global pricing of the new series really hurt...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_iphone_14_pro_duo_has_its_fans_the_vanilla_pair_gets_the_cold_shoulder-news-55809.php

Oppo celebrates its 18th anniversary with the launch of Oppo Global Community

Chinese tech brand Oppo turned 18 yesterday, and to celebrate the occasion, the company launched the Oppo Global Community. The Oppo Global Community (community.oppo.com) will act as an inclusive and open ecosystem for all Oppo users to make it easier for them to engage, interact, and share information with Oppo and each other. The Community will also act as a hub for different programs launched by Oppo, including the Oppo Product Ambassador Program, the O-Chat open forum, and Oppo Lifesetter. The Oppo Product Ambassador Program provides opportunities for users to experience...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_global_community_launch-news-55835.php

vivo Y52t unveiled: Dimensity 700, 6.51" screen, and 5,000 mAh battery

vivo has expanded its Y series with the unveiling of the Y52t. It is powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC, packs a 6.51" HD+ LCD, and runs Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean out of the box. The vivo Y52t has 8GB RAM and two storage options - 128GB and 256GB. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. For photography, the vivo Y52t comes with three cameras in tow - an 8MP selfie shooter on the front and a 13MP primary camera on the rear joined by a 2MP macro unit. Fueling the entire package is a 5,000 mAh battery charged through a USB-C port at up to 10W. The rest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y52t_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-55833.php

LastPass got hacked but no user data leaked, the CEO ensures

Last month, LastPass admitted that an unauthorized party was able to breach the system and had access to sensitive information for about four days. LastPass' CEO said that the company worked closely with security experts from Mandiant and the investigation revealed that no user data has been compromised. The attacker, however, was able to access LastPass' password manager source code as well as technical information. The access was limited to the service's development environment which has nothing to do with user data. Not to mention LastPass itself doesn't have access to users' master...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lastpass_got_hacked_but_no_user_data_leaked_the_ceo_ensures-news-55830.php