WhatsApp launches paid subscription for businesses

WhatsApp's premium subscription service hasn't officially launched yet and it's only available to beta users. This means that only the WhatsApp beta program members can access the Premium menu, where all extra features reside. According to WABetainfo, the premium subscription will be tailored towards businesses, which means that most of the paid features aren't going to be particularly useful for the average user. Reportedly, the premium account gives you a customizable contact link to your WhatsApp, which can be changed once every three months. It's supposed to be an easier way for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_launches_paid_subscription_for_businesses-news-56094.php

Apple releases new beta firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

Apple has released a new beta firmware for the AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max. It has version number 5B5040c, but it's unclear what's new with this update since Apple hasn't provided any details about it. You can download the new beta firmware from Apple's Developer Center and install it on your AirPods by pairing them with an iPhone and connecting it to a Mac with a Lightning Cable. Then launch Xcode 14 beta on the Mac, head to the Settings > Developer menu, and select the "Pre-Release Beta Firmware" toggle under the AirPods Testing section. AirPods...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_airpods_pro_airpods_max_5b5040c_beta_firmware_update-news-56092.php

Samsung Odyssey Ark 55" curved gaming monitor launched in India

The Samsung Odyssey Ark 55" curved gaming monitor which was unveiled in August debuted today in India. It's priced at INR219,999 ($2,655/€2,725) and is already available for purchase through Samsung's official Indian website. The Odyssey Ark comes with a 3-year warranty and Samsung is offering a 2TB Portable SSD T7 Shield USB 3.2 for free till October 9 to the customers in addition to an instant cart discount of INR10,000 ($120/€124). Customers who purchase the display between October 10 and October 31, 2022 will also get the INR10,000 ($120/€124) cart discount in addition to a free 1TB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_odyssey_ark_55_inch_curved_gaming_display_india_price_sale_date-news-56093.php

Google shares gallery with PIxel 7 Pro 30x Super Res Zoom samples

The so-called Super Res Zoom is undoubtedly one of the biggest upgrades the Pixel 7 Pro offers over its predecessor. It's a combination of software, hardware and machine learning that allows for solid 30x zoom photos even if the actual telephoto zoom caps at 5x. Here's a gallery of One World Trade Center in Manhattan. The zoom starts at 1x and ends at 30x. Super Res Zoom from 1x to 30x To show the power of the so-called Super Res Zoom, Google shared a gallery of photos showing what the Pixel 7 Pro is capable of. From 20x zoom and up, the phone uses a new machine...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_shares_gallery_with_pixel_7_pro_30x_super_res_zoom_samples-news-56091.php

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro finally receive Android 12 update

Google released Android 13 almost two months ago, and today OnePlus has a new big Android update of its own to send to the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. But it's not Android 13, instead we're talking about Android 12, a version that's already more than a year old. Better late than never? The Chinese company started beta testing Android 12 for the aforementioned four phones a few weeks back, and now those who were part of that process are starting to receive the final update. This means that people who were not in the beta group should also receive the Android 12 update in the coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_7_pro_7t_and_7t_pro_finally_receive_android_12_update-news-56088.php

Google’s proprietary Pixel Watch app now online

Google launched the Pixel Watch yesterday and the wearable comes with Wear OS 3.5. The new user interface does not work with the old Wear OS by Google Smartwatch, meaning this device got its proprietary app. The application is now listed at Google Play only - it won’t pair with iPhones, because the Watch requires phone with Android 8.0 or newer, Google Account, and internet access. We can see from the uploaded screenshots users will be able to customize the watch face and what info to receive on it, there will be Notifications support, and the Exercise and Daily heart rate will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_proprietary_pixel_watch_app_arrives_online-news-56084.php

The iPhone 14 Plus is now available in stores and online

Coming three weeks after its siblings the iPhone 14 Plus is now available for purchase through Apple Stores, authorized retailers and online. In the US you can pick one up for $900 or $37.45 a month (this is before any trade-in discounts). You can find more pricing details for the whole iPhone 14 series here. Note that some regions will get the Plus model next week and a few others will get it the week after that, check below for the list. As for the iPhone 14 Plus itself, it brings a 6.7” display – as large as that of the 14 Pro Max and just as sharp, with the same Ceramic Shield to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_14_plus_is_now_available_in_stores_and_online-news-56083.php

Steam Deck by Valve is finally available without reservations

Valve launched the Steam Deck over 12 months ago, but just in February, it started shipping the handheld gaming PC to those that reserved. After several months of issuing batches to Steam users who preordered the device, the company finally announced the reservation queue is done. This means the Steam Deck is available for purchase straight away. The company revealed in a post that it has been struggling with supply chain issues and component shortages, but after hard work from Valve, the ever-increasing reservation rate has been beaten. Of course, the maker also reserved the right to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/steam_deck_by_valve_is_finally_available_without_reservations-news-56082.php

Details on what could be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 surface

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 has been used in only a couple of phones so far, falling well short of the popularity of the 700-series chips that preceded it. Qualcomm has a new 7-series chip in the works, the SM7475, though its position in the Snapdragon family is not quite clear. This could be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 or it could be labeled 7+ Gen 1. The CPU will have a tri-cluster design with 1x Prime, 3x Gold and 4x Silver cores. Leakster Roland Quandt reports on the peak core frequencies for those clusters. The Prime core will run at around 2.4GHz, the Gold cores will peak at roughly the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/details_on_what_could_be_the_snapdragon_7_gen_2_surface-news-56081.php

Google Pixel 7 Pro disassembly shows not much has changed since last year

The brand-new Google Pixel 7 Pro is official after months of leaks and rumors and YouTuber PBKreviews is here to bring us a closer look at its internals in his latest disassembly video. The process starts by removing the SIM slot and applying heat near the sides of the display to loosen up the adhesive. After prying the screen off we get at the metal bracket that covers the internal components. Once the screen is disconnected and the cover removed, we finally see the 5,000 mAh battery held in place by plenty of adhesive and we also see two neatly placed pull tabs. The main board is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_pro_disassembly_shows_not_much_has_changed_since_last_year-news-56080.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 family gets One UI 5 Beta 4 update with plenty of fixes

Samsung is pressing on with its public beta test for the next version of its Android skin. One UI 5 Beta 4 is now rolling out as an over-the-air update to members of the Galaxy S22 family in the US who are enrolled into the beta program. This is labeled as build ZVJ2, it's a 1.5GB download, and it brings with it the October 2022 security patch level, along with plenty of bug fixes. That said, there are still known issues, like a black screen being shown on the monitor when using DeX and the phone screen is locked, a force close occurring when you select a filter from the lock screen menu...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_family_gets_one_ui_5_beta_4_update_with_plenty_of_fixes-news-56076.php

Google to make a record number of Pixel 7 units

Prior to the Pixel 7 series launch, Google made a record number of Pixel phone orders to its hardware partners. The information comes from the industry watchers in Nikkei Asia. More than 8 million units are reportedly on the way as Google wants to double its sales in 2023. It appears that Google is quite optimistic with its growth for next year. In addition to the flagship Pixel 7 series, the tech giant ordered about 4 million of a budget Pixel phone, likely named Pixel 7a. It's set for an early 2023 release. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_orders_record_number_of_pixel_7_units-news-56075.php

Google's Pixel Tablet will have a speaker dock, turning it into a smart display

Google finally made the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch official today, but there was another product that it initially teased alongside all of these back in May: the Pixel Tablet. As revealed even then, this isn't coming until 2023, but today the company thankfully decided to share a few more details about it. The Pixel Tablet will have a (we assume optional) "Charging Speaker Dock". this will essentially make it akin to a smart display while it's docked, since the Google Assistant will be always listening and you'll be able to use it in hands-free mode, and of course it will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixel_tablet_will_have_a_speaker_dock_turning_it_into_a_smart_display-news-56074.php

Twitter finally enables photo and video in the same tweet

Twitter has announced it now supports “mixed media”, meaning users can upload up to four videos, photos, and even GIFs in the same tweet. The feature will be available only through the app for Android and iOS. Twitter believes mixing visual content “empowers creators to express beyond the 280-character limit” but since it is not yet available on desktop, it will limit corporate accounts and other users, relying on third-party posting platforms. There is no such limit on how the content can be consumed - anyone can read and watch the tweets and the accompanying media,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_finally_enables_photo_and_video_in_the_same_tweet-news-56069.php

Watch the Google Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch announcement live

It’s Pixel day and Google has a pair of Pixel 7 phones and a Pixel Watch to announce. The launch keynote will take place in Williamsburg, New York and you’ll be able to tune in via the accompanying livestream starting at 10AM ET (2PM UTC). You can also tune in to the event from the Google Store homepage which has a neat countdown timer. We have a pretty extensive What to expect article covering all the major announcements expected at today’s event. The Pixel 7 will use the same display and cameras as the Pixel 6 but with a marginally larger battery and the new Tensor G2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_google_pixel_7_series_and_pixel_watch_announcement_live_-news-56064.php

Oppo A17 and A77s launched in India

The Oppo A17 unveiled last month debuted today in India. It comes in a single 4GB/64GB configuration with a price tag of INR12,499 ($152/€154) and two color options - Midnight Black and Sunlight Orange. It's already available for purchase through Oppo's official Indian website and other online and offline retail channels. The Oppo A77s was announced yesterday and comes in a single 8GB/128GB configuration with two color options - Starry Black and Sunset Orange. It's priced at INR17,999 ($219/€222) and will go on sale in India from October 7 through leading online and offline retail...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a17_a77s_india_price_sale_date-news-56065.php

Google Pixel 7 bundles will net you free Pixel Watch or Buds Pro in some markets

Google is introducing the Pixel 7 smartphones today, and we will also see the wearable Pixel Watch. Carriers and retailers from all over the world are preparing for the launch, and a last minute leak reveals certain carriers and sellers will offer free wearables with a newly purchased phone. O2 in Germany is bundling Pixel Buds Pro (standalone price of €219) with a vanilla Pixel 7, while Pixel 7 Pro buyers will get the Pixel Watch with LTE (expected price of €429). Odds are many of the other Google partners will match that in Europe. Pre-orders will begin later today, shipping is expeted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_bundles_in_germany_reveal_pixel_watch_lte_will_cost_429-news-56063.php

Google Pixel 7 Pro benchmarked ahead of launch

The Google Pixel 7 Pro has been benchmarked, as noted by 91Mobiles Contributor Yogesh Brar. The results for both Geekbench and AnTuTu were shared via Twitter with incremental improvement to scores compared to the first-generation Tensor SoC. Google Pixel 7 Pro benchmark scoresGeekbenchSingle Core - 1068Multi Core - 3149Antutu V9 - 801116These scores are more or less close to Snapdragon 888/888+Tensor G2 is still behind flagship SoCs but will take lead in ISP & AI performanceExcited for Pixel 7 series?— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) October 5, 2022 According to Brar, the Pixel 7 Pro’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_pro_benchmarked_ahead_of_launch-news-56060.php

Google outs second beta for the first Android 13 Quarterly Platform Release

Back in early September, Google released the first beta build for the upcoming Android 13 Quarterly Platform Release 1, aka QPR1. And today, the company is following it up with the second beta. There should be a third one in November, followed by the stable release in December. Google says that the second beta of Android 13 QPR1 comes with the October 2022 security patches applied. The beta is getting these just a couple of days after the stable trunk did. The new build number is T1B2.220916.004, and it ships with Google Play services version 22.26.15. This release should include...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_outs_second_beta_for_the_first_android_13_quarterly_platform_release-news-56059.php

Infinix Zero Ultra, Zero 20 go official

The first 200MP camera phone from Infinix is now a reality – the Zero Ultra brings the 1/1.22” Samsung HP1 sensor seen in the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Xiaomi 12T Pro alongside a few other impressive specs. You also get blazing fast 180W Thunder Charge which should do a full 0-100% charge in 12 minutes and MediaTek’s Dimensity 920 chipset. Inifinix also formally introduced its Note 20 with an industry-first 60MP selfie cam with OIS. Infinix Zero Ultra Infinix Zero Ultra brings a 6.8-inch AMOLED curved display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 900 nits brightness. The phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_ultra_zero_20_go_official-news-56058.php

Exclusive: This is the Amazfit Falcon in action ahead of October 13 launch

We’re back with another exclusive look at the upcoming Amazfit Falcon aka Amazfit Vienna smartwatch. This time we have two product videos showcasing the key feature of the premium GPS watch from Amazfit. This one is expected to launch soon and will sit as a step above the Amazfit T-Rex 2 as the premium rugged watch from the brand. The first clip is an unboxing video that shows us the packaging and key contents of the smartwatch. Opening up the box lid reveals a box with the manual, warranty and charging cable tucked in while the watch is below them. We also get a quick tour around Zepp OS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_this_is_the_amazfit_falcon_in_action-news-56052.php

Oppo A77s goes official: Snapdragon 680, 90Hz screen, and 50MP camera

Oppo launched the A77 5G in June and followed up with a new 4G version in August. Today, Oppo added the third member to the A77 lineup, dubbed Oppo A77s. The Oppo A77s is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 out of the box. It has 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage onboard. The smartphone has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB, while the RAM can also be expanded by 5GB virtually using the handset's internal storage. The A77s is built around a 6.56" 90Hz LCD of HD+ resolution. It's protected by Panda Glass and has a peak brightness of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a77s_specs_price_sale_date-news-56051.php

Huawei nova 10 SE comes with a thin body and 66W charging

The Huawei nova 10 series was introduced at IFA 2022 in Berlin last month. We saw a vanilla and a Pro variant, and now the company adds a third member - meet the Huawei nova 10 SE. The device keeps the Star Orbit Ring design with two large circles for the camera setup and in a reasonable 184g body that's just 7.39mm thick. Huawei nova 10 SE The nova 10 SE runs on Snapdragon 680G which is an LTE-only chip with an octa-core CPU - four Kryo 265 Gold cores (Cortex-A73 derivative) running at 2.4 GHz and four Kryo 265 Silver ones (Cortex-A53 derivative) at 1.9 GHz. It also packs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_10_se_comes_with_a_thin_body_and_big_battery_with_66w_charging-news-56050.php

Nothing Ear (stick) TWS earbuds will be made official on October 26

Nothing's first product was a pair of TWS earbuds, and it's since launched a phone you may have heard of. This month, however, the company is getting back to its (still very young) roots by introducing a new pair of TWS earbuds. They're called Ear (stick) and the teaser campaign already started a while back. Today Nothing finally unveiled their official announcement date - it's October 26. On that day, starting at 15:00 BST, we get to see the weirdly shaped case in action. And hopefully we'll get pricing and availability information too. If you're interested in the Nothing Ear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_stick_tws_earbuds_will_be_made_official_on_october_26-news-56047.php

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 specs leak

OnePlus is working on new high-end true wireless earbuds. The OnePlus Buds Pro debuted in August of last year, so we'll probably see their successors appear very soon. Today some specs for the upcoming OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have been leaked by a usually reliable source. They are claimed to sport dual audio drivers per bud, one 11mm and one 6mm, in a similar fashion to Oppo's Enco X2. They also support the high-res LHDC 4.0 codec, as well as spatial audio. Original OnePlus Buds Pro The active noise cancellation will apparently go up to 45 dB and will be adaptive based on current noise...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_pro_2_specs_leak-news-56046.php

Samsung announces 1.4nm chip roadmap, production capacity expansion

Today Samsung announced its future plans in the chip manufacturing business. Dr. Si-young Choi, president of the Foundry Business at the company, went into detail regarding Samsung's chip manufacturing roadmap. According to Samsung's plans, we should expect 2nm chips coming out of the fabs in 2025, while 1.4nm chips are due 2027. In that period, Samsung plans to expand its foundry portfolio by 50% and it will include non-mobile chips such as high-performance computing chips or those used in the automotive industry. It effectively means that Samsung will triple its advanced node...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_14nm_chip_roadmap_production_capacity_expansion-news-56045.php

Watch the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro launch live

Xiaomi is holding a launch event for today, called “Make moments mega”. The event is taking place in Munich and begins at 14:00 CEST / 12 PM GMT / 17:30 IST. We expect to see the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro, and the company revealed at least one of the phones will have a 200MP camera. The event might also see the arrival of the Redmi Pad - an affordable tablet that made its Indian debut earlier today. It has a 10.6” LCD on the front and a Helio G99 chipset. The Xiaomi 12T is coming with a Mediatek 8100 chipset, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro is reportedly powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_xiaomi_12t_and_12t_pro_launch_live-news-56035.php

2.5-year-old Samsung Galaxy A11 gets Android 12

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A11 back in May 2020 with an entry-level Snapdragon 450 chipset and a basic 6.4” HD+ screen. The device received Android 11 last year, and now it is getting Android 12. The package comes with firmware version A115FXXU3CVI3 and also brings a security patch dated August 2022, adressing "dozens of privacy and security vulnerabilities". The Android 12 in the Galaxy A11 has One UI Core 4.1 on top. This means the phone will get the Color Palette feature, improved widgets and the way a user can pick them. The audio output device can now be selected through the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/25yearold_samsung_galaxy_a11_gets_android_12-news-56038.php

Redmi Pad debuts in India with 10.6” LCD and Helio G99

After a long teaser campaign, Xiaomi India finally announced its Redmi Pad Android tablet. This is the first slate in the Redmi lineup and it brings a compelling spec list alongside competitive pricing. Redmi Pad Redmi Pad brings a 10.6-inch LCD display with a 1200 x 2000 px resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is flanked by four speakers with Dolby Atmos tuning. The tablet is equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset and can be configured with 3/4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. Redmi Pad key specs There’s a pair of 8MP cameras on the slate with the one on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_pad_debuts_in_india_with_106_lcd_and_helio_g99-news-56037.php

ZTE Blade V40s announced with Unisoc chipset and 50MP main cam

The latest member of the ZTE Blade family was announced in Malaysia – welcome to the ZTE Blade V40s. This is a midrange Android 12 device with a Unisoc T618 chipset, 50MP main cam and a 4,500 mAh battery with 22.5W charging. Blade V40s brings a 6.67" FHD+ AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and an 8 MP selfie camera housed in the punch hole cutout. The back has two large camera cutouts housing the 50MP main shooter, 5MP macro module and 2MP depth helper. ZTE Blade V40s The phone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage which is further expandable via the microSD card...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_blade_v40s_announced_with_unisoc_chipset_and_50mp_main_cam-news-56036.php

More details about the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup's batteries and cameras surface

The Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra got 3C certified last month with 25W chargers, but the certifying authority didn't reveal their battery sizes. A rumor claimed the Galaxy S23's battery capacity will be around 3,900 mAh (200 mAh bigger than S22's cell), and now, details about the Plus and the Ultra models' batteries have also surfaced. Samsung Galaxy S23 leaked render According to GalaxyClub, the Galaxy S23+ will pack a battery with a typical capacity of 4,700 mAh, which is a 200 mAh increase over the S22 Plus' cell size. However, the Galaxy S23 Ultra won't get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_plus_galaxy_s23_ultra_battery_details-news-56033.php

You can now edit your tweets if you're a Twitter Blue subscriber

Over the course of last month, Twitter internally tested a function that would let you edit tweets, and today this is finally live, but there is some small print. First off, you can only edit your tweets if you're a subscriber to Twitter Blue. That much was known from the first time the company teased it. However, you should also note that currently, editing tweets is only available in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. now that Edit is rolling out in Twitter Blue Labs, here’s what you can expect see that little icon? it’s there to let you know that the Tweet has been edited...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_edit_your_tweets_if_youre_a_twitter_blue_subscriber-news-56029.php

Bloomberg: Sony is confident in the PSVR2, plans to produce 2 million units by March next year

Sony has already started mass production of PlayStation VR2 headsets and will keep a high pace of production leading up to the launch of the headset early next year, claim insiders quoted by Bloomberg. The goal is to have 2 million units of the headset by March 2023. The pace of production after launch will be adjusted based on initial sales. The company is also stocking up on PS5 consoles because it reportedly wants to do a big marketing push and it needs to have units of both available in stores. VR suffers from a chicken and egg problem – people don’t have VR headsets, so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bloomberg_sony_is_confident_in_the_psvr2_plans_to_produce_2_million_units_by_march_next_year-news-56025.php

Google Pixel Watch design and UI revealed in multiple leaks

Google is officially unveiling the Pixel 7 smartphones later this week, and we expect to see the company’s first wearable alongside them - the Pixel Watch. Yet in keeping with Google tradition several major leaks revealed all the details about the interface, design, and even a partnership with Fitbit. The Pixel Watch will track heart rate and sports activities and offer native support for Maps and Wallet. It will support calls and have a fully autonomous version with eSIM. Google Pixel Watch: That's it pic.twitter.com/jfeac8FkuJ— SnoopyTech (@_snoopytech_) October 2, 2022...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_design_and_ui_revealed_in_multiple_leaks-news-56023.php

Gurman: Apple unlikely to hold in-person October event, no Touch ID on iPhone 15

The latest newsletter from Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman suggests Apple will forgo holding an in-person event for its new MacBooks, iPads and Apple TV and will instead just announce the new devices on its website. Apple is expected to announce new MacBook Pro 14 and 16 models with updated M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets alongside new iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 models with the standard M2 chip. Apple TV is also expected to get an update with the Apple A14 chip and 4GB RAM. In addition, Gurman suggests Apple will not bring Touch ID back on the iPhone 15 or any of the upcoming flagship iPhones in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gurman_apple_unlikely_to_hold_inperson_october_event_no_touch_id_on_iphone_15-news-56024.php

Another set of Pixel 7 and 7 Pro renders arrive alongside manual

It's three days to Google's Pixel 7 event so let's enjoy some quality press renders of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, as well as the control scheme taken straight out of the manual for the two phones and the Pixel Watch. Here's the Google Pixel 7 Pro in Obsidian, Hazel, and Snow. Google Pixel 7 Pro, source: Evan Blass And this is the Google Pixel 7 in Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass. Interestingly, the widgets on the homescreen show the October 4 date, perhaps that was the original event date? Just spitballing here. Google Pixel 7, source: Evan Blass Moving on to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/yet_another_set_of_pixel_7_and_7_pro_renders_arrive_alongside_manual_screenshots-news-56022.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 cases leak

After last week’s detailed renders Galaxy S23 and S23+, we are now getting a follow-up in the form of two protective cases for the smaller S23 model. The two cases reveal the button placement for the vanilla model will remain as they were on the S22 while the camera bump will now feature a thinner design in line with that on the Galaxy Z Fold4. Samsung Galaxy S23 cases Interestingly enough Samsung is also preparing a similar camera bump design on the upcoming Galaxy A14 which also leaked in render form over the weekend. Samsung Galaxy S23 renders Based on the latest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_cases_leak_-news-56021.php

Honor X40 GT teaser surfaces

Honor X40 series was officially launched last month, and now we have reports of a third phone joining the family - Honor X40 GT. The name popped over the weekend on Chinese social media, with multiple tipsters reporting the phone will come with Snapdragon 888. The chipset was the most popular among early 2021 flagships and brings a mighty 2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 CPU core, three Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42GHz, and the four efficient Cortex-A55 units at 1.8GHz. The Honor X40 GT is said to be the performance smartphone in the midrange X series and will be announced this month. However, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x40_gt_teaser_surfaces-news-56008.php

OnePlus Nord Watch is official with 1.78” OLED screen and up to 30 days of battery life

OnePlus joined the world of smartwatches in March 2021, and today it's delivering it's also bringing its affordable sub-brand Nord on board. Meet the OnePlus Nord Watch - a smartwatch with big and bright screen, sports tracking and up to 30 days of battery life. The Nord Watch has a 1.78” AMOLED rectangular screen with a resolution of 368x448 pixels and 60Hz refresh rate. The watch does not have its own GPS, meaning it can only gathers positioning from the smartphone through Bluetooth 5.2. OnePlus Nord Watch OnePlus developed the watch as a unisex wearable and it can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_watch_is_official_with_178_oled_screen_and_up_to_30_days_battery_life-news-56007.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 39

For yet another week our trending chart is topped by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, but the gap to the second-placed Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is much narrower this time around. The Pixel 7 Pro is about to make its official debut and it already got enough people checking it out to finish the week in third place. The newly unveiled Xiaomi Civi 2 captured fourth ahead of the Galaxy A53 and the rapidly rising Redmi Note 11. The discontinued iPhone X ranked seventh as its owners still consider their upgrade options, while the far more current iPhone 14 Pro lost a lot of ground and is now...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_39-news-56020.php

Week 39 in review: Redmi Note 11R is here, Pixel 7 rumors heat up in the final week

Another week down, so let's take a look back at the biggest events from it. This week saw the announcement of the Redmi Note 11R. It packs a Dimensity 700 chip, a 6.58-inch 1080p IPS LCD of 90Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000mAh battery. It's basically a rebranded Poco M4 5G. The Redmi Note 11R is now on sale in China, starting at CNY 1,099 for the 4/128GB model. Infinix teased the Zero Ultra - a phone with a 200MP camera and 180W charging. It will have a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a Dimensity 920 chipset, and 8GB of RAM. This week brought renders of the entire Galaxy S23 lineup and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_39_in_review_redmi_note_11r_is_here_pixel_7_rumors_heat_up_in_the_final_week-news-56009.php

Flashback: the second megapixel race

The first megapixel race started around 2004 (when camera phones first crossed the 1MP mark) and came to an end in 2013 or so with the arrival of the Nokia 808 PureView. Its 41MP camera would only be beaten in terms of resolution in 2018. During that period phones focused on other aspects of the camera rather than resolution. But now a second megapixel race is upon us. The first one ended in part because common wisdom shifted from “more pixels is better” to “bigger pixels are better”. The arrival of computational photography also played a major role and allowed iPhones, Galaxys and Pixels...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_the_second_megapixel_race-news-55976.php

Weekly poll: vivo X Fold+ hot or not?

The vivo X Fold+ is this week’s biggest release (figuratively and literally) with its 8-inch folding screen, new chipset and larger battery. Does it have what it takes to make you reach for your wallet? The big factor for many will likely be availability – vivo has not yet confirmed whether the X Fold+ will be offered in markets outside of China. The original X Fold from earlier never got its world tour so we’ll just have to wait and see if the Plus model will fix that. vivo X Fold+ We can also get pricing out the way – vivo X Fold+ starts at CNY 9,999 which is roughly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_vivo_x_fold_hot_or_not-news-56011.php

Weekly poll results: ROG Phone 6D Ultimate loved less than Snapdragon model

Last week we asked you whether you'd be happy owning the Asus ROG Phone 6D with its Dimensity 9000+ chipset and the results are in. The majority of people would rather go with the Rog Phone 6 Pro with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset over the Dimensity-powered phone. Worse yet for the new arrival, the second most popular option was I don't want a gaming phone at all. Still, it's not all bad for the MediaTek ROG - 20% of voters said they want the Ultimate, while 8% more said they'd have the vanilla ROG Phone 6D. Considering that ROG phones were never meant to go mainstream converting even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_rog_phone_6d_ultimate_loved_less_than_snapdragon_model-news-55993.php

Samsung Galaxy A14's design revealed through leaked renders

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A13 5G last December and followed up with the 4G model in March, joined by a Helio G80-powered variant in June. In the next few months, we could see the Korean brand unveil the Galaxy A14, which has appeared in leaked renders. Unlike the Galaxy A13, which came with an Infinity-V screen, the Galaxy A14 will pack an Infinity-U display. The source says this could be an LCD panel, measuring 6.8" diagonally and having FullHD+ resolution. The rear side of the Samsung Galaxy A14 looks similar to the Galaxy A13 5G since it sports three cameras instead...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a14_leaked_renders-news-56018.php