Amazfit Falcon goes official with Titanium design, dual-band GPS, and 20ATM water resistance

The Amazfit Falcon we leaked back in May has been officially unveiled by Amazfit with its pricing and availability details. It's a premium rugged smartwatch with an aircraft-grade TC4 titanium unibody design, which Amazfit says "represents the ultimate balance of toughness and class." The Falcon is corrosion-resistant, and its four control keys are also made from titanium. Amazfit Falcon Not just that, the Falcon passed the 15 military-grade tests to bag the MIL-STD 810G certification, and it also has 20ATM (up to 200 meters) water resistance, which is a first for Amazfit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_falcon_specs_price_sale_date-news-56177.php

OnePlus 9RT gets Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 Open Beta

OnePlus has released the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 Open Beta update for the OnePlus 9RT, which was launched last October with Android 11-based ColorOS 12. It is currently seeding in India and brings the Aquamorphic Design to the 9RT in addition to some optimizations, improvements, and new features. If you are interested in giving it a try, make sure your 9RT is running the latest OxygenOS 12 version (C.07) before installing the update. It should also have at least 30% battery and 5.5GB of free storage. However, it's worth noting that beta builds aren't usually as stable as the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9rt_android_13_oxygenos_13_open_beta-news-56176.php

Motorola Moto E22s is launching in India on October 17

Motorola launched the new Moto E32 in India last week, which is different from the one announced in Europe, and the next smartphone it will introduce in the Asian country is the Moto E22s. The Moto E22s will launch in India on October 17 and will be sold through Flipkart and leading retail stores starting October 22. The Motorola Moto E22s isn't a new smartphone, so we know what's on offer. It's powered by the Helio G37 SoC, runs Android 12, and has 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 1TB. The #motoe22s features a speedy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e22s_india_launch_date-news-56175.php

Google Pixel Fold’s internal display to support 120Hz and 1200 nits of peak brightness

A new set of specifications for the upcoming foldable Pixel device have been uncovered by developer Kuba Wojciechowscki in an exclusive report from 91Mobiles. The Google Pixel Fold (codenamed “Felix”) will feature dual displays (internal and external) and both will be manufactured by Samsung. The internal display will support a resolution of 1840 x 2208 (5:6 aspect ratio) and the dimensions listed are 123mm x 148mm. After brushing up on my geometry to calculate the hypotenuse diagonal dimension of the display (192.44 mm), the display measures 7.58 inches diagonally. Pixel Fold...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_folds_internal_display_to_support_120hz_and_1200_nits_of_peak_brightness-news-56174.php

You can't charge your Pixel Watch with your phone or a standard Qi wireless pad

Google's recently launched Pixel Watch ships with a small wireless charging puck in the box, as do many other smartwatches. Unlike some competitors however, the Pixel Watch isn't meant to be charged on anything other than its bundled charger. The information comes straight from Google itself. The company felt the need to clarify the situation by issuing the following statement sent to 9to5Google: Qi charging is not supported on the Google Pixel Watch. There may be some charging configurations where reverse wireless or Qi charging appears to work. This will be very device and charger...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_cant_charge_your_pixel_watch_with_your_phone_or_a_standard_qi_wireless_pad-news-56173.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, Fold3, and Note20 taste One UI 5 beta with Android 13

Earlier today, Samsung detailed the top features you can expect the upcoming stable release of One UI 5 based on Android 13 to pack. While we wait for that to make its way to phones left and right, the company is carrying on with its public beta program, now allowing four more devices to access it. We're talking about the Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Galaxy Note20, and Note20 Ultra. These four handsets can now taste the upcoming One UI 5 with Android 13, both in the US and Samsung's home market of Korea. As usual, if you have one of the phones and want to test One UI 5 beta, you need to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_fold3_and_note20_now_taste_one_ui_5_beta_with_android_13-news-56172.php

Apple iPhone 14 Plus review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_plus-review-2493.php

Apple gets another $19M fine in Brazil for not shipping chargers

Back in September, Apple was ordered by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice to stop selling iPhones, if the package did not include a power adapter, and was slapped with a fine of BRL 12.275 million - the equivalent of $2.34 million. Now Cupertino was again fined for the very same thing, this time by the Sao Paulo civil court. The lawsuit, filed by the Brazilian Consumers’ Organisation, claimed that in order for the product to work, a second purchase must be made, and Apple has to pay BRL 100 million (about $19 million) in damages. Apple iPhone 12 Pro and the contents of its box (not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_faces_another_19m_fine_in_brazil_for_not_shipping_chargers-news-56162.php

DxOMark: Google Pixel 7 Pro's camera shares top score with Honor Magic4 Ultimate

The Google Pixel 7 Pro now shares the top overall score in DxOMark’s camera ranking with a global score of 147. The Honor Magic4 Ultimate was the other phone to match that score. The iPhone 14 Pro came a point short, but it topped the selfie camera ranking. As per DxOMark the Pixel 7 Pro is a significant improvement over the Pixel 6 Pro in software tuning, which contributed to better zoom and video quality. It holds the top score in DxOMark’s Friends & Family use case with strong contrast preservation, skin tone reproduction and better exposure accuracy. Autofocus is fast...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_google_pixel_7_pro_shares_top_score_with_honor_magic4_ultimate-news-56161.php

Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition announced with Wear OS 3

Fossil launched the Gen 6 smartwatch last August with the Snapdragon 4100+ SoC and Wear OS, which is now joined by the Wellness Edition. The Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition is also powered by the Snapdragon 4100+, but it runs Wear OS 3, making it the first Fossil smartwatch to run Google's latest smartwatch OS. That means the Wellness Edition has support for apps like YouTube Music, Spotify, and Facer. It doesn't have Google Assistant, but you do get Alexa. Another highlight is the new Wellness app, bringing the health and fitness features to the Wellness Edition, including blood...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fossil_gen_6_wellness_edition_specs_price_sale_date-news-56160.php

Our Huawei nova 10 Pro video review is now out

Huawei's latest upper-midrange smartphone, the nova 10 Pro, finally got introduced to the European market at IFA in Berlin last month, after an initial announcement back in July. The handset continues in the tradition of the nova series - offering a very pretty package with plenty of smarts on the inside too. We've already gone hands-on with it back at IFA, and our full in-depth written review is coming very soon - definitely stay tuned for that. While you wait, perhaps you'd like to get a taste of our findings, though? The most important ones, perhaps? Well then, we have just the thing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_huawei_nova_10_pro_video_review_is_now_out-news-56159.php

Netflix ad-supported tier officially launches next month in 12 countries

Today Netflix finally made the long-awaited ad-supported tier official, but only for the the following 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the US. If you think the current base Netflix subscription is too expensive and are willing to put up with ads, then you can opt for the new tier which will set you back $6.99 in the US or CAD 5.99 in Canada or £4.99 in the UK each month. The new plan is called Basic with Ads, and it's arriving in November - specifically November 1 in Canada, and November 3 in the US and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_officially_launches_adsupported_tier_in_12_countries-news-56158.php

Sony launches ZV-1F compact camera for vloggers and content creators

Sony has launched its second vlogger friendly camera in its ZV series, the ZV-1F. Compared to the ZV-1, the ZV-1F drops a bunch of features for a lower price and simpler operation. The ZV-1F features the same 20.1MP 1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor has the ZV-1. Instead of a variable zoom lens, the ZV-1F has a 20mm (35mm equivalent) f2.0 fixed prime lens. This provides a large field of view, even larger than the widest focal length on the ZV-1, making it suitable for hand-held vlogging scenarios as you no longer have to stretch your arm to accommodate yourself and others...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_launches_zv1f_compact_camera_for_vloggers_and_content_creators-news-56157.php

Google starts testing passkey support in Chrome - a more secure alternative to passwords

The password has been the basis of computer security for years now, but it’s not particularly secure – and becomes even less so after a massive password leak. The industry is moving to a better way to sign in that is called a “passkey” and pretty soon you will be able to use it on your Android device and other devices that run Chrome. Unlike a password, a passkey is generated automatically and is not reused. However, the user experience is quite familiar to those already using password autofill. First, here is what making passkey looks like – you just confirm that you want to create a new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_starts_beta_testing_passkey_support_in_chrome__a_more_secure_alternative_to_passwords-news-56145.php

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now available

Google announced the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones last Thursday and now shipping and open sales begin. They hit most officially supplied markets simultaneously, but some countries and regions are not getting the 512GB memory variant of the Pixel 7 Pro, and not all colors are in stock. We compiled pricing details for the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. A quick reminder that the Pixel 7 comes with 8GB RAM, while the Pixel 7 Pro has 12GB in all versions. US 128GB 256GB 512GB Pixel 7 $599 $699 - ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_and_pixel_7_pro_on_sale-news-56144.php

iQOO Neo7 will pack Dimensity 9000+ and custom display chip

The iQOO Neo7 is ready to launch on October 20 and more details about the device are starting to appear. The latest confirmed specs include the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset and an independent display chipset dubbed Pro+ which should help lower power consumption and keep stable frame rates during games. Dimensity 9000+ is MediaTek’s flagship offering at the moment and was also seen on the Asus ROG Phone 6D duo. iQOO Neo7 will be equipped with MediaTek's flagship chipset Previous iQOO Neo 7 rumors revealed the device will bring a 6.78-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate as well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo7_will_launch_with_dimensity_9000_and_display_coprocessor-news-56143.php

Oppo Reno9 to have Snapdragon 778G, 12 GB RAM

The Oppo Reno9 smartphone was spotted in the wild yesterday, and today we got to hear more about its specs. Leakster Digital Chat Station claims the new phone will have a 64MP main camera on its back. Around the front the 32MP selfie with Sony IMX709 sensor from the Reno8 series will be carried over. Oppo Reno9 The Oppo Reno9 is said to bring a 6.7” OLED with 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080p resolution. The panel will have an under-display fingerprint scanner and a single punch hole. The leakster also revealed the sensor on the back - it is Omnivision OV64B, used in the Oppo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno9_to_have_snapdragon_778g_12_gb_ram-news-56142.php

Realme 10 Pro+ 5G gets NBTC certified

Realme is working on the Realme 10 (RMX3630), which is expected to go official in a few months since it has been certified by multiple certifying authorities. Now we know there's also a Pro+ version in the works since it has bagged NBTC certification. Realme 10 Pro+ 5G NBTC certified The Thai certifying authority reveals the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G has model designation RMX3686 but doesn't divulge anything else. However, the smartphone has bagged certifications from authorities of other countries as well, suggesting the launch will happen within a few months. Realme 9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_pro_plus_5g_nbtc_certified-news-56141.php

Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 6, Surface Pro 9, and Surface Studio 2 Plus

Microsoft held a livestream launch event on Wednesday where the company announced three new Microsoft Surface computers, along with some other updates to Windows 11, new AI platforms for creativity, and an Audio Dock that doubles as a USB-C hub. The interesting offering here is the Surface Pro 9, which comes in both ARM and Intel variants. With this device, Microsoft is solidifying Windows 11’s ARM support, shaking away any doubts you might have about running applications on Windows 11 for ARM. The Surface Studio 2 Plus is a refreshed version of the Studio 2 that launched back in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_surface_laptop_6_surface_pro_9_and_surface_studio_2_plus-news-56140.php

Qualcomm officially unveils the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 chipset that's powering the Meta Quest Pro

Meta's Quest Pro VR/MR headset just became official, and it's powered by the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 chipset. Thankfully, Qualcomm itself has now published some more details about it. The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1, which we'll call XR2+ from now on for the sake of our sanity, comes with a new image processing pipeline that achieves less than 10ms latency, unlocking full-color video passthrough for mixed reality (MR). It also supports 8K 60fps 360-degree video, 'concurrent perception' technologies, including head, hand, and controller tracking, 3D reconstruction,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_officially_unveils_the_snapdragon_xr2_gen_1_chipset_thats_powering_the_meta_quest_pro-news-56139.php

Meta Quest Pro unveiled: $1,500 VR/MR headset with improved optics, displays and performance

Meta is introducing the first in a new line of high-end VR and mixed reality headsets starting with the Meta Quest Pro (which was previously demoed under its code name, Project Cambria). “Pro” tends to overused in the tech world, but Meta actually sees the Quest Pro being used by professionals, while the Quest 2 will stick around for casual gaming. The Quest Pro is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1, which Qualcomm unveiled today. It promises 50% higher sustained performance than the XR2 inside the Quest 2 as well as a 30% improvement to thermals. The new chip is paired with double the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_quest_pro_unveiled_1500_vr_mr_headset_with_improved_optics_displays_and_performance-news-56131.php

Google Tensor G2 is fabbed on 5nm process as per company spokesperson

Google unveiled the Pixel 7 series last week but did not share detailed specs about the new Tensor G2 chipset. Earlier rumors pointed to a 4nm manufacturing process but as it turns out the new SoC is based on a 5nm process as a Google spokesperson confirmed to Android Authority. We don’t get official confirmation if Tensor G2 is built on Samsung’s 5LPE process like the Tensor G1 or the newer 5LPP process. The confirmed specs for the Tensor G2 CPU includes 2x Cortex-X1 cores, 2x A78 and 4x A55 cores along with updates in clock speed while the GPU is a Mali-G710 MC10. Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_tensor_g2_is_fabbed_on_5nm_process_as_per_company_spokesperson-news-56129.php

iQOO Neo7 is coming on October 20

Rumors about a new iQOO Neo have been around for the past few weeks, and today the vivo brand confirmed the iQOO Neo7 is indeed around the corner. An official launch is set to take place on October 20 in China, where the smartphone with a Dimensity 9000+ chipset will debut. The phone is rumored to have a Full HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate, and we can see it will be an OLED panel with a fingerprint scanner underneath. The phone is pictured with three cameras on an asymmetric island on the back. The phone is already listed by all major retailers in China. Specs are scarce, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_neo7_is_arriving_on_october_20-news-56127.php

Realme devices with Dimensity 1080 SoC coming this year

MediaTek unveiled the new Dimensity 1080 SoC yesterday, and later, Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth announced that Realme will launch Dimensity 1080-powered devices this year. Sheth didn't divulge anything about these Dimensity 1080-powered Realme devices or provide any timeframe for their launch, but we expect to hear more about them soon. Mission: 1080 LikesReward: The new Dimensity 1080 chipset on upcoming #realme devices this year! Are you ready for the challenge?— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) October 11, 2022 The Dimensity 1080 chip is based on the 6nm process. It comes with an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_dimensity_1080_soc_devices_confirmed-news-56126.php

Honor X40 GT's display detailed

The Honor X40 GT arriving tomorrow was expected to come with a 120Hz screen, but Honor has announced that the smartphone will actually pack a 144Hz display, measuring 6.81" diagonally. Honor is advertising the X40 GT's display as a gaming-grade screen with a 480Hz touch sampling rate, but the company doesn't tell us its resolution. The vanilla X40, unveiled last month, came with a 6.67" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED display. Honor X40 GT will come with a 6.81" 144Hz display Honor hasn't detailed the X40 GT's specs sheet yet. However, the Chinese brand previously confirmed that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x40_gt_screen_specs-news-56125.php

Google Pixel Buds Pro finally get five-band EQ through new software update

Today Google has started rolling out a new software update to its Pixel Buds Pro, and it brings with it an essential feature that should have been built-in from the beginning: a five-band customizable EQ. There's no excuse for TWS earbuds manufacturers skimping on this, and while Google did set off on the wrong foot, we appreciate the fact that it decided to mend things with this software update. Jam out your way.🎶With 5-band EQ on #PixelBuds Pro, you can now customize your sound🔊 or choose between presets tuned by our audio engineers.Update your Pixel Buds app and firmware, then head...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_finally_get_fiveband_eq_through_new_software_update-news-56124.php

Google Pixel Watch gets three years of updates, Samsung Galaxy Watch5 gets four

Google's Pixel Watch and Samsung's Galaxy Watch5 may be based on the same Wear OS 3.x platform, but they won't get the same level of software support. According to a very revealing Wired interview with Björn Kilburn, Google's director of product management for Wear OS, the Pixel Watch is set to receive three years of software updates. On the other hand, Samsung's Galaxy Watch5 will get four years. The explanation for the discrepancy is that, starting with Wear OS 3.x, Google is no longer in charge of updates for the wearables it doesn't make. Previous versions of Wear OS had all their...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_gets_three_years_of_updates_samsung_galaxy_watch5_gets_four-news-56123.php

Honor X40 GT's advanced cooling teased

Honor X40 GT is arriving on Thursday with a Snapdragon 888 chipset. The company revealed on Weibo today that the smartphone will come with an advanced cooling solution with 13 different layers to guarantee optimal sustained performance. Its vapor chamber will have a total area of over 4,000 sq. mm, the company also revealed. Honor X40 GT performance and cooling details The Honor X40 GT will be the third phone of the midrange X40 lineup and is clearly targeted at power users. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate screen, and will sustain 115.07 fps for 60 minutes playing a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x40_gt_advanced_cooling_teased-news-56113.php

Redmi Writing Pad launched in India with stylus

Xiaomi's Redmi introduced the Redmi Pad in India last week with a base price of INR12,999 ($157/€163), and now, the company has launched the Redmi Writing Pad in India, which isn't a proper Android tablet but an inexpensive slate that can be used by children and adults for note-taking and doodling. The Redmi Writing Pad packs an 8.5" LCD, and Xiaomi says the screen emits no light and mimics the appearance of ink on paper, preventing eye fatigue after extended use. The slate is built of ABS material and weighs 90g. Redmi Writing Pad packs a 8.5" LCD The Redmi Writing Pad...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_writing_pad_specs_india_price_sale_date-news-56112.php

iOS 16.0.3 rolls out with fixes for new iPhones and the Mail app

A new bug-squashing update is now rolling out for iPhones. iOS 16.0.3 is available to download and weighs in around 1GB. The update will address a few bugs that users with iPhone 14 models may be experiencing, and it also fixes a bug with the Mail app. One issue with notifications being delayed or not arriving at all has been addressed on the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Some iPhone 14 models experienced low microphone volume when conducting phone calls through Apple CarPlay. In some cases, the Camera app was slow to launch or switch to on the iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max. The Mail app was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_1603_rolls_out_with_fixes_for_new_iphones_and_the_mail_app-news-56111.php

MediaTek announces Dimensity 1080 with bump in CPU and efficiency

MediaTek is unveiling a new mid-tier chipset. The Dimensity 1080 brings improved performance, better efficiency, and beefed-up camera capabilities compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 920. The most significant changes here are of the chip’s camera capabilities. The new Dimensity 1080 can handle image data from sensors up to 200MP (previously 108MP) with the Imagiq ISP. There’s mention of hardware accelerated HDR video at up to 4K resolution, but this isn’t new to the 1080. This 5G chipset gets slightly updates performance with two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.6GHz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_announces_dimensity_1080_a_refreshed_920_with_better_photography_capability-news-56110.php

Our Xiaomi 12T video review is up

Last week Xiaomi unveiled the 12T and 12T Pro, its flagship 'not quite top of the line' line. These will complement the 12 and 12 Pro in the company's international portfolio going forward, and they each have their strengths and weaknesses. These are all described in our comprehensive written reviews of both the 12T and the 12T Pro, yet today we want to draw your attention to our just-published Xiaomi 12T video review. You can see it embedded below, of course. In it we try to distill the 'lesser' of the duo down to its essence, then revealing that to you in a concise under...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_xiaomi_12t_video_review_is_up-news-56109.php

WhatsApp will support 1,024 participants per group

In case you love WhatsApp groups but feel that the main problem with them is that they just can't get large enough - good news! The service is currently working on adding support for up to 1,024 participants for each group. If that doesn't sound hellish to you, then you'll be happy to know that you should expect this feature to roll out to everyone soon. Currently, it's in beta testing, with some beta testers seeing it, while most aren't. Previously, WhatsApp added support for 512-member groups back in June, and now this has been upped even further to twice that. If you have the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_support_1024_participants_per_group-news-56108.php

Google Pixel 7 disassembly teardown shows it's slightly easier to repair than the Pixel 7 Pro

The Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will go on sale later this week (in select markets only). So, let’s say you buy one – Google will supply you with 3 OS updates and 5 years of security patches. But what if something breaks? The teardown video by PBKreviews examines the Pixel 7 and its repairability. The smaller Google phone was rated 6/10 on the repairability scale. While not as good as the new iPhone 14 (7/10), it does beat out the cheaper iPhone SE 2022 (5.5/10). However, there is not much change from last year – the Pixel 6 also got a 6/10 score. And for the same reasons too. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_disassembly_teardown_shows_its_slightly_easier_to_repair_than_the_pixel_7_pro-news-56101.php

Rumors point to 6.1” notched LCD screen on next iPhone SE model

A new report from MacRumors based on information from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young suggests the next generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch LCD with a notch. Young is confident that Apple will introduce its next SE model in 2024 though his report does not confirm that the device will come with Face ID as it may instead feature a side-mounted Touch ID scanner for cost-cutting purposes. The upcoming fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to reuse the iPhone XR design though if it does not bring Face ID the notch will likely be less pronounced since it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumors_point_to_61_notched_lcd_screen_on_next_iphone_se_model_-news-56099.php

Honor X40 GT to arrive on October 13 with a Snapdragon 888

The Honor X40 series is getting a GT variant, a rumor suggested last week. Today we know it was true, as the company officially introduced it with a teaser and a launch date. The smartphone will arrive this Thursday, October 13, and will have a Snapdragon 888. The official teaser also revealed three cameras in a huge circular camera setup on the back, lined in an X-formation with the LED flash. Honor X40 GT official posters The front of the phone will have a single punch hole in the center and we are pretty confident the panel is an OLED, given how the less powerful and cheaper...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x40_gt_to_arrive_on_october_13_with_a_snapdragon_888-news-56098.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 40

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max's reign in our trending chart came to an end this week. The newly announced Google Pixel 7 Pro is the phone most talked about in the past seven days, while another newcomer - the Xiaomi 12T Pro completes the rostrum. The vanilla Pixel 7 came in fourth, pushing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra all the way down to fifth position. Yet another newly announced phone - the Infinix Zero Ultra - takes the sixth position, placing just ahead of the Galaxy A53. The ancient iPhone X is somewhat shockingly the only other Apple smartphone in the top 10 and it even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_40-news-56096.php

Hot take: Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro lack in innovation, Pixel Watch has big shoes to fill

In typical Google fashion, leaks of Google’s next-generation hardware were aplenty, only this time Google didn’t wait to reveal its fall lineup – instead teasing early renders during Google I/O in May. The Pixel event wrapped Thursday morning, but there were no surprises left to announce if you were following leaks in past few weeks. We have a new Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and we got a glimpse of Google’s upcoming Pixel Tablet. The launch event took place live and in-person with some pre-recorded segments. While it was nice to see a live event, I feel like a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hot_take_google_pixel_7_7_pro_are_solid_but_lack_innovation_pixel_watch_has_big_shoes_to_fill-news-56077.php

Week 40 in review: Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch and Xiaomi 12T series announced

The first week of October is over and we have all the big news covered in our weekly recap. OnePlus kicked things off on Monday with its Nord Watch. It packs a 1.78” AMOLED rectangular screen with a resolution of 368x448 px, a heart rate sensor, an SpO2 monitor and sleep tracking. You get over 100 modes for sports tracking and battery life is rated at up to 30 days with normal usage. Pricing is set at INR4,999 ($60). Xiaomi followed by announcing its Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro alongside the Redmi Pad tablet. The 12T Pro gets the latest Qualcomm flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset alongside...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_40_in_review_pixel_7_series_pixel_watch_and_xiaomi_12t_series_announced-news-56087.php

Apple iPhone 14 Plus in for review

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus hung back a few weeks after the 14, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max all went on sale, so it's now the last of the 2022 iPhone models to land at HQ. The Plus marks Apple's bet on big over mini and will inevitably divide opinions. Some will love the more affordable big iPhone, others will lament the loss of the truly mini iPhone. Let's get back to that affordable business. Despite its lower price, the iPhone 14 Plus ships with the same box contents - a cable and a sticker. Continuing the thread, the iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899/€1,149/£949/INR 89,900, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_plus_in_for_review-news-56086.php

Weekly poll: the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are selling the pure Android benchmark, are you buying it?

Some would say the Pixel 7 series is how Android 13 is meant to be experienced. Others would argue that it’s even better, thanks to the Pixel exclusive features and the promise of new ones to come with future Pixel Feature Drops. Others still would point to the headaches that previous Pixel generations have caused their users. Where do you stand on this topic – will you be picking up one of the Pixel 7 models or will you look elsewhere for your next phone? Google Pixel 7 • Pixel 7 Pro First things first, the phones cost the same as last year $600/€650/£600 for the small one and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_google_pixel_7_and_pixel_7_pro-news-56073.php

Flashback: smartphone camera sensors grew not only bigger, but smarter too

When it comes to film photography 35mm was by far the most popular option and was used on anything from simple point-and-shoot cameras to pricey SLRs. It was so common that focal length of lenses is still usually listed in 35mm equivalent. The digital transition brought the “full frame” DSLRs where the size of sensors matched that of a 35mm still. However, it also brought smaller digital cameras – small enough to put in your pocket. For them the 1” sensor is the holy grail with cameras like the Sony RX100 series being a popular example. Those fell out of fashion as smartphone cameras...

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Weekly poll results: the vivo X Fold+ is off to a good start

Foldable phones are a big deal in the premium smartphone market right now, but some are closer to perfecting the formula than others. As last week’s poll shows, a few tweaks to the X Fold formula produce a potential hot seller. The three colorways for the vivo X Fold+, including the new Huaxia Red There isn’t that much difference between the original and the vivo X Fold+, but all the changes are important. Starting from the outside, that new red colorway looks great and some commenters are really digging it. Going below the surface, the upgrade to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a...

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series TWS earphones get a new color option

Google unveiled the Pixel Buds A-Series TWS earphones last June in Clearly White and Dark Olive colors, which are now joined by a third color version - Charcoal. The Charcoal model is priced at $99 like the other two colors and can be pre-ordered from the Google Store. Aside from the color difference, the specs and features of the Charcoal Pixel Buds A-Series remain the same as the Clearly White and Dark Olive versions. You can read our Google Pixel Buds A-Series review here to learn more about the earphones. Source | Via

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