DOOGEE to enter the tablet market with the T10

DOOGEE is planning to launch its first tablet device - the T10, on November 1, and we've got info on the upcoming product. The DOOGEE T10 has a 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel "Fullview" IPS LCD display with 300 nits of advertised brightness. The T10 has an aviation-grade aluminum unibody with a 7.5mm thickness and 430 grams of total weight. A large 8,300 mAh battery is contributing to said weight. It supports 18W Power Delivery charging via the tablet's USB Type-C port. Inside the T10 is an Unisoc T606 chipset, alongside 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM, plus 5GB of virtual RAM and 128GB of UFS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/doogee_to_enter_the_tablet_market_with_the_t10-news-56254.php

Three Asus ROG Phone 6 models put to test - which one is the fastest?

Introduction We've recently reviewed both the ROG Phone 6 Pro and the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate. As you might already know, the former of the two is based around Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, while the latter uses a tuned version of MediaTek's Dimensity 9000+ chipset. The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate also has the unique Asus AeroActive Portal on its back - an active air duct with thin thermal fins and a direct pathway into the internal cooling of the phone. It is an intriguing piece of hardware that we already tested in our 6D Ultimate review. Today, we turn our attention to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fastest_asus_rog_phone_6_test-news-56149.php

Stable One UI 5 update to drop on Monday for European S22 models

Galaxy users out there might remember Samsung's promise to bring One UI 5 and Android 13 to the S22 line in October. The Korean giant seems to be honoring said promise, with reports already coming in of S22 Ultra units in Italy receiving the coveted OTA. OTA release notes in Italian The package in question has an S908BXXU2BVJA firmware version, weighs in at 2854.03 MB and includes the latest October 2022 security patches. That's just the icing on the proverbial cake, though, since, as you can imagine, the changelog for this particular update is extremely long. You can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_one_ui_5_update_to_drop_on_monday_for_european_s22_models-news-56253.php

Nothing ear (2) renders leak

Carl Pei's Nothing company seems to be gearing up for at least a couple of impending earphone releases. Last year the brand unveiled the Nothing ear (1) buds, and now a new model is apparently on its way. A few renders have surfaces showcasing the design of the Nothing ear (2) buds. The visual changes compared to the Nothing ear (1) appear to be minimal. The transparent casing is still there, and so is the product's overall aesthetic. The only really obvious change we could spot is an "ear (2)" branding on the stem of the buds in place of the Nothing logo. Unfortunately, there are still no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_2_renders_leak-news-56252.php

Samsung W23 and W23 Flip unveiled: fancier Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 for China Telecom

Every year Samsung releases a fancier version of the Z Fold that is exclusive to China Telecom, e.g. last year’s Samsung W22. For the first time the company is also releasing a W Flip model, based (of course) on the Z Flip. It’s like a modern version of those old W flip phones. The hardware on the Samsung W23 is essentially the same as the Galaxy Z Fold4, except that this is a premium device and the company loaded it up with 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage (the Fold tops out at 12GB RAM). This is all about the exterior, though, and the W phones traditionally come in black and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_w23_and_w23_flip_unveiled_fancier_z_fold4_and_z_flip4_for_china_telecom-news-56246.php

Leak: the Samsung Galaxy A54 will have a slightly larger battery

More details have surfaced about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A54, this time concerning its battery (EB-BA546ABY). It will have a rated capacity of 4,905mAh, up from 4,860mAh on the Galaxy A53. Considering that the Galaxy A53 is advertised as having 5,000mAh battery, the typical capacity of the A54 battery will likely be listed as 5,100mAh. Does that come with faster charging? We don’t know yet, but probably not - the current model already supports 25W charging (as much as the premium S22 and quite possibly the S23 as well). The current Samsung Galaxy A53 5G According to a previous...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_the_samsung_galaxy_a54_will_have_a_slightly_larger_battery-news-56244.php

Windows 11's Subsystem for Android will soon gain support for Android 13

Microsoft introduced the so-called WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) along with Windows 11 and the aim is to bring the two operating systems closer together through various integrations. Now a Microsoft quietly published an update roadmap for WSA that confirms Android 13 support is on its way. Along with Android 13, Microsoft wants to add a handful of useful new features. Easy file transfer between the WSA container and Windows is one of them. That's going to be a game-changer because file sharing between your phone and PC will be as easy as drag-and-drop. "Picture-in-picture"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/windows_11s_subsystem_for_android_will_soon_gain_support_for_android_13-news-56241.php

Amazon now lets you register interest for the Google Pixel 7a

Now that the Pixel 7 series is on sale, there are two Pixel devices remaining in the rumor mill – the foldable, which may or may not be a myth, and the next “a” phone, which is very much a reality. In fact it's arrival isn't too far according to Amazon. The online retail giant is already letting its users subscribe for the upcoming announcement. Now, it doesn’t say when the Pixel 7a will be unveiled or anything about it, but it shouldn’t be long. The Pixel 6a has been out since July of this year, months after the 6 and 6 Pro came out. So, it’s still a fairly fresh model, but Google has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_is_already_lets_users_register_their_interest_for_the_google_pixel_7a_launch-news-56238.php

Realme 10 and 10 Pro+ certified in China

The upcoming Realme 10 and 10Pro+ have bagged yet another set of certifications in China ahead of their imminent launch and we finally get a better look at their designs. Realme 10 (RMX3663) will feature a flat display and back alongside a dual camera setup on its back housing two large cutouts. Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3687) will bring a curved display as well as a curved back and three camera modules. Realme 10 (left) and Realme 10 Pro+ (right) The 10 Pro+ also passed by the 3C database revealing it will support up to 67W fast charging. Realme 10 Pro+ certified on 3C Realme...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_and_10_pro_certified_in_china-news-56239.php

Honor 80 series specs tipped

Last week we saw some specs on the upcoming Honor 80 Pro+ flagship and now tipster Digital Chat Station is here to bring us more info on the other two phones in the series - the Honor 80 and Honor 80 Pro. Honor 80 is said to debut with MediTek’s Dimensity 1080 chipset and a 64MP main cam while the 80 Pro should arrive with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and a 108MP main shooter. The flagship Honor 80 Pro+ will get the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and is also excepted to carry a 200MP main camera and 100W fast charging. Previous rumors suggested the Honor 80 Pro+ will arrive with a curved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_80_series_specs_tipped_-news-56237.php

Google Pixel 7 Pro unboxing

We're done with the hands-on, now it's time to dive deeper into the Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 7. Let's start with an unboxing. The Pixel 7 series adhere to the recent norm of poor retail boxes. There's a USB-C cable and a USB-A to USB-C dongle. The Pixel 7 Pro is clearly bigger than Pixel 7 but make no mistake, both phones are large in the context of the smartphone market. The Pro is 212g, while the 7 is just 3g shy of 200g. There are subtle differences between Pro and vanilla. The Pro's frame is shiny, polished metal, while the vanilla is matte. We're torn between the two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_pro_in_for_review-news-56219.php

Honor Play 40 Plus 5G debuts with 6,000 mAh battery

Today is a big day for Honor, as the company introduced the X6 to the British market, and launched a new product in China - the Play 40 Plus 5G. This new phone comes with a Dimensity 700 chipset, 50MP dual cameras and a huge battery. The Play 40 Plus has a 6.74” LCD with 720p resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has a small waterdrop notch on top for the 5MP selfie camera. The panel’s technology does not allow fingerprint scanners underneath, meaning the sensor is on the side, over the power key. The main camera is coupled by a 2MP depth sensor, while the selfie camera has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_40_plus_5g_is_an_affordable_phone_with_big_screen_and_massive_battery-news-56229.php

Apple iPhone SE 4 renders show XR design, surprise no one

There has been much talk that the next iPhone SE model will be based on the iPhone XR from the early notch era. Leakster Jon Prosser backs that up with info by an anonymous source, info that was used by Ian Zelbo to create these 3D renders. Apple iPhone SE 4, speculative renders - Starlight The feeling of deja vu is understandable, the SE series moves several years behind the premium models. The notch is back and this is the original one, the narrower notch arrived only last year with the iPhone 13 series. Also, wave goodbye to the fingerprint reader and the physical home...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se_4_renders_show_xr_design_surprise_no_one-news-56228.php

Honor X6 arrives in the UK at £150

The Honor X6 debuted last month, and today the company announced its arrival in the United Kingdom. It brings a big battery and a 50MP triple camera at an aggressive £150 price point. The phone has a 6.5” LCD with 720p resolution and a small waterdrop notch for the 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera. The 50MP main camera on the back comes with PDAF and an f/1.8 aperture in front, while it is joined by two 2MP sensors for macro shots and portraits. One of the key selling points is the 5,000 mAh battery, charged at 10W rates through a USB-C port on the bottom. Connectivity options include...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x6_arrives_in_the_uk_at_150-news-56226.php

ZTE Axon 40 SE official with 6.67” AMOLED and Unisoc chipset

The latest device in ZTE’s Axon range made its debut in Mexico today - welcome to the ZTE Axon 40 SE. This is an Android 12 mmidranger with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen of FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The device comes with a 50MP main cam around the back alongside a 5MP macro cam and a 2MP depth helper. The punch hole cutout on the front houses an 8MP selfie cam. ZTE Axon 40 SE in black and blue There’s a Unisoc T618 chipset at the helm paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is also expandable via microSD. The battery comes in at 4,500 mAh and supports 22.5W charging....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_40_se_official_with_667_amoled_and_unisoc_chipset_-news-56227.php

Oppo Find N2 rumored specs emerge

Following yesterday’s spec leak for the upcoming Oppo flip foldable phone we get a batch of rumored specs for the Oppo Find N2 thanks to noted tipster Digital Chat Station via a Weibo post. The successor to last year’s Find N is said to bring a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a 7.1-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED folding screen. The device is also expected to launch with a 4,520mAh battery and faux leather back while the software side will be covered by ColorOS 13 based on Android 13. Find N2 will retain its side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. The foldable will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n2_rumored_specs_emerge_-news-56225.php

Xiaomi is announcing the Redmi Note 12 series this month

Xiaomi announced at least 18 different Redmi Note 11 smartphones in the past year and the company is finally ready to move on. An announcement on Weibo revealed the Redmi Note 12 series will be launched this month. According to the post, there will be “two major technologies”, one of them being “first in the world”. There is no information on what names will be the first devices, but there are reports about three upcoming phones - Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ that were respectively certified with 67W, 120W, and 210W fast charging. Rumors are pointing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_launching_redmi_note_12_series_this_month-news-56224.php

Google Pixel Watch video teardown reveals unreplaceable parts

Both of Google's new phones, which were announced a couple of weeks or so ago, have already been subjected to very detailed video teardowns. But as you may know, the company also unveiled the Pixel Watch at the same event, and if you were anxiously waiting for a teardown of the wearable, you're in luck as that's exactly what the folks over at iFixit have treated us to today. The teardown reveals a very interesting first-generation package. The Pixel Watch is pretty much a puzzle of sorts. On one hand, it has a removable back, something that took Apple multiple generations to do for its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_video_teardown_reveals_unreplaceable_parts-news-56223.php

Samsung teases collaboration with luxury fashion house Maison Margiela

For several years Samsung collaborated with fashion designer Thom Browne to create special editions of its foldables (and watches), but this year has been light on fashionable releases. Until recently, anyway, Samsung just posted a teaser for a collaboration with luxury fashion house Maison Margiela. Don’t read too much into the numbers, this is not a clue to the release date, it is just Maison Margiela’s logo. As for the device itself, it appears to be the Galaxy Z Flip4 (it is too narrow to be the Z Fold4). Last month Samsung unveiled a limited edition collection of Galaxy Z...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_teases_collaboration_with_luxury_fashion_house_maison_margiela-news-56213.php

Motorola brings Edge 30 Ultra with 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage to India

Motorola launched the Edge 30 Ultra in India back in September, and the phone was offered with one memory combination 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, priced at INR59,990 ($745/€760). Now the flagship smartphone with a 200MP camera is also available with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, the company announced on Twitter. Motorola India is offering the Edge 30 Ultra on Flipkart but the 12/256 GB version is out of stock, both in Black and White colors. It is priced at INR64,999 but on Twitter, the company claimed the cost can go down to INR56,999 with select bank offers and exchange deals. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_brings_edge_30_ultra_with_12_gb_ram_256_gb_storage_to_india-news-56212.php

Huawei Matepad C5e tablet arrives with familiar specs

Huawei Matepad SE has been around for the past few months, and today the tablet was relaunched under a new name - Huawei Matepad C5e. Japan will be the first market to get it, but it's also on the international website, so more will follow. The Matepad C5e is a pretty basic tablet with a Kirin 710A chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The 10.1” LCD has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, and fairly thick bezels but nothing extraordinary - just enough room for easier grip as well as a 2MP front-facing camera. There is also a 5MP shooter on the back. The Matepad C5e...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matepad_c5e_arrives_in_japan_with_familiar_specs-news-56209.php

Photo of Xiaomi 13 Pro shows an understated design despite having an Ultra-class camera

A month ago someone managed to snap a secretive photo of the front of the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Pro. Now it’s time to look at the phone’s other side, which is home to what will most likely be it’s most important feature – the camera. The next Pro model is said to use the same IMX989 sensor (1”, 50MP) that is also featured in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It is an impressive piece of kit, you can watch our 12S Ultra camera review for a look at what the sensor can do with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 doing the processing (and the 13-series will jump to Gen 2). We will also see how the collaboration with Leica...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/photo_of_xiaomi_13_pro_shows_an_understated_design_despite_having_an_ultraclass_camera-news-56211.php

Report: Apple is cutting iPhone 14 Plus production

It seems the iPhone 14 Plus is not off to a great start as early reports suggested and now The Information is saying that Apple has halted iPhone 14 Plus production and is reassessing demand. Citing supply chain sources, the new report suggests Apple has reached out to at least one iPhone assembly partner to immediately halt iPhone 14 Plus production and has also contacted two component suppliers to lower production by up to 90%. The report also mentions that at least one iPhone supplier has been instructed to ramp up component production for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_is_cutting_iphone_14_plus_production_-news-56208.php

First Oppo Flip phone will have big battery, 50 MP camera

Oppo launched the Find N last year to compete with the Galaxy Fold and Mix Fold, and now it is working on a different foldable with a clamshell design. According to Digital Chat Station, the device will have a 6.8” screen on the inside and a 3.26” panel on the outside. Oppo Find N, held horizontally The main foldable screen and the one on the cover are both going to be OLED, the rumor claimed. Having bigger diagonals suggest a bigger overall footprint, which would mean the report for a 4,300 mAh battery could be true. We also expect a 32 MP selfie camera with a Sony IMX709 sensor,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_oppo_flip_phone_will_have_big_battery_50_mp_camera-news-56207.php

Oppo A17k quietly debuts in India as a cheaper version of the A17

Last month, Oppo introduced the low-end A17 smartphone to the Indian market, and today we're treated to what is essentially a variation of that model. It's called A17k, and Oppo has quietly listed it on its Indian website for all to see. The Oppo A17k has a 6.56-inch 720x1612 60 Hz LCD touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC at the helm, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 5,000 mAh battery. There's an 8 MP autofocus camera on the rear, and a 5 MP fixed focus snapper on the front, neither of which have OIS. The fingerprint sensor is embedded in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a17k_quietly_debuts_in_india_as_a_cheaper_version_of_the_a17-news-56204.php

Apple will finally release iPadOS 16 on October 24 (presumably iOS 16.1 too)

Looks like the rumors were right all along - Apple just confirmed today that it's releasing what it's calling iPadOS 16 on Monday, October 24. That's exactly the date which was rumored last week. Apple released iOS 16 last month but, for the first time since separating its phone OS from its tablet OS, did not also send out iPadOS 16 at the same time. The delay reportedly has to do with the newly introduced Stage Manager multitasking functionality, which will be available for iPads powered by M1 and M2 chipsets. iPadOS 16 The October 24 release is being referred to by Apple as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_finally_release_ipados_16_on_october_24_presumably_ios_161_too-news-56206.php

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 with Cortex-X3 core coming next month

Last year MediaTek released the first chipset based on TSMC's 4nm manufacturing process and was one of the first to make use of ARM's high-performance Cortex-X2 core. And since November is right around the corner, it's only logical to expect the company to release its next-generation flagship chipset. According to trustworthy tipster, MediaTek is preparing to release the Dimensity 9200 SoC next month with ARM's Cortex-X3 at the helm, which promises 25% performance gains over its predecessor. The new Immortalis G715 GPU is also expected to make an appearance, further boosting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_dimensity_9200_with_cortexx3_core_coming_next_month-news-56197.php

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S23 specs speak of incremental upgrades over the S22

If you have been following the leaks you will know that the Samsung Galaxy S23 is very much a sequel to the S22 – that means it follows basically the same spec recipe save for a few component upgrades. Yesterday we got our first glimpse of the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which showed a promising Geekbench result. However, it also showed that the 2023 model will come with 8GB of RAM, just like the 2022, 2021 and 2020 phones. Is a bump to 12GB long overdue? Samsung doesn’t see it that way (the S20 had a 12GB option, Samsung knows how well it sold). Leakster Yogesh Brar has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_samsung_galaxy_s23_specs_speak_of_incremental_upgrades_over_the_s22-news-56195.php

Motorola rollable phone concept demoed at Lenovo Tech World 2022

Lenovo is holding its Tech World 2022 conference and there are plenty of hints at future devices coming from Lenovo and Motorola. One of the more memorable demos from the event came from Luca Rossi (Lenovo Group EVP) who showcased a rollable concept phone which expands vertically from a 5-inch slate to a 6.5-inch tall screen via a physical button on the side. Rollable phone concept from Motorola Content on the rollable smartphone will also dynamically adjust to expand the screen when you are watching videos and Lenovo will continue to work on other potential use cases. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_rollable_phone_concept_demoed_at_lenovo_tech_world_2022-news-56194.php

YouTube abandons experiment limiting 4K playback to Premium users only

YouTube experimented with limiting access to 4K content to its Premium users, but the company confirmed this trial is now over and “turned off”. The platform revealed on Twitter everyone should be able to access 4K quality without any restrictions and no fancy memberships. we've fully turned off this experiment. viewers should now be able to access 4K quality resolutions without Premium membership. we're here if you have other q's— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) October 17, 2022 Reports about users seeing “Premium” next to the 2160p toggle in their YouTube app surfaced last month. Only a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_turns_off_experiment_that_allowed_4k_playback_only_to_premium_users-news-56193.php

Samsung officially announces fastest ever LPDDR5X DRAM

Samsung announced it is developing LPDDR5X as a natural evolution of LPDDR5, and today the company announced the DRAM chips have completed validation. The new memory reaches 8.5 Gbps speeds, which is the industry’s fastest speed for DRAM. It comfortably surpassed the maximum speed of 7.5 Gbps that was achieved back in March. LPDDR5X technology is not new on the market, a bunch of smartphones even already adopted the platform, but the new memory will allow even higher speeds to be achieved with minimal internal redesign. LPDDR5X's low-power consumption and high-performance levels...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_announces_fastest_ever_lpddr5x_dram_at_85_gbps-news-56192.php

Cheap Moto E22s lands in India

Following its global launch back in August, today Motorola unveiled the affordable Moto E22s for the Indian market. The phone will become available on October 22 for INR 8,999 (approximately $109 or €111 at the current exchange rates). It will be offered in Arctic Blue and Eco Black through Flipkart. If you're wondering just what you're getting for that price, here's a recap of the handset's specs. It comes with a 6.5-inch 720x1600 90 Hz LCD touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC at the helm, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cheap_moto_e22s_lands_in_india-news-56191.php

Tecno unveils Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition, designed by BMW's Designworks

The Tecno Spark 9 Pro launched earlier this year with a selection of several colorways. Now Tecno has partnered with Designworks, the design innovation studio for the BMW Group, to create a special edition of the phone dubbed the Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition. Designworks was tasked with picking out the materials, colors and finish for this special edition. The design was apparently inspired by an “icy crystal talisman” and mixes crystalline blue areas with snowy white, dotted with more triangles to keep the theme consistent. The two circular camera islands evoke the BMW logo, but it’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_unveils_spark_9_pro_sport_edition_designed_by_bmwsdesignworks-news-56136.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 series to have matching design, leaked cases reveal

With the arrival of the Ultra member, Samsung's Galaxy S mainstream flagship series have had two-way design split. Yet next year that will change, as evidenced by an increasing pile of leak. The latest comes from noted tipster Ice Universe, who posted photos of protective cases, revealing the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra will have the water droplet camera setups, introduced with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ (wrongfully named Pro) will have three cameras, lined up vertically, with the LED flash right next to the top shooter. The Galaxy S23 Ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_series_to_retain_overall_design_leaked_cases_reveal-news-56184.php

Samsung is developing bright MicroLED on Silicon displays for AR headsets

OLED displays have been used in VR headsets for years now due to their fast response times and deep blacks. The Oculus Rift CV1 used Samsung-made OLED displays, as did some of the later models, Samsung’s own Gear VR used OLED (part of the Galaxy phone that powered those headsets) as well as the dedicated Odyssey VR headsets. However, the leader of the Samsung Display group, Kim Min-woo, said that the company is developing next gen tech for AR displays that will be based on MicroLED, reports The Elec. Specifically, the technology is called MicroLED on Silicon (shortened to “LEDoS”). Current...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_developing_bright_microled_on_silicon_displays_for_ar_headsets-news-56182.php

Realme 10 Pro+ certified with 5,000 mAh battery

The upcoming Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686) was certified by Thailand’s NBTC earlier this month and now the same device passed the China Quality Certification (CQC) database with a 4,890 mAh rated battery capacity. This means the Realme 9 Pro+ successor will likely boast a 5,000 mAh typical capacity cell. Realme 10 Pro+ CQC certification Realme 10 Pro+ should get a high-refresh AMOLED screen and an even more capable chipset – the Dimensity 1080 if we can go by some recent rumors. Not much else is known about the Realme 10 Pro+ at the moment. Realme is also readying the Realme 10 which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_pro_certified_with_5000_mah_battery_-news-56181.php

Apple tipped to announce new iPad Pro with M2 “in a matter of days”

Apple is expected to announce two new iPad Pro tablets with M2 chip “in a matter of days”, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg said in his latest newsletter. According to the journalist, the 11” and the 12.9” devices will be a mild upgrade and could have new charging capabilities. Expectations are the iPad Pro to arrive before October 27, which is the date for Apple to announce its quarterly and yearly earnings. However, there is no event planned for the launch - the tablets will be announced with a press release on the company's website. The new iPad Pro could bring MagSafe charging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_announce_new_ipad_pro_with_m2_in_a_matter_of_days-news-56180.php

Apple AirPods Pro 2 review

Introduction and unboxing It's exactly three years since Apple unveiled the AirPods Pro and looking at their successors, it's obvious that Apple hasn't grown tired of the design. But don't let that fool you - just about everything has gotten better on the inside and Apple will have yet another winner on its hands. In comparison to 2019, 2022 has a far more saturated and stronger TWS market, and the AirPods Pro 2's ability to actively suppress sound is no longer enough to stand out. Strong offerings from Apple's well-known rivals in the smartphone world, as well as from audio staples...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_airpods_pro_2_review-news-56066.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 41

The top 3 in our trending chart in week 41 are the same as last week, the Google Pixel 7 Pro leading from the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12T Pro. The vanilla Pixel 7 conceded its fourth position to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, though, and now finds itself fifth. Samsung Galaxy A53 also gained a spot to place sixth, ahead of the Apple pair of iPhone X and iPhone XR - people due for an upgrade are clearly doing a lot of comparison these days. The final two spots go the Redmi Note 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S22, the latter meaning the Korean maker and Apple are tied for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_41-news-56179.php

Flashback: breaking through the 60Hz barrier

Have you ever wondered why 60Hz is the standard refresh rate for displays? It started with analog TVs, then their CRT tubes were repurposed into computer monitors. Then LCD monitors arrived, but their slow response times meant that they couldn't really go above 60Hz. Plus, 60Hz was good enough, right? As PCs got more powerful they started playing videos - videos shot and edited using TV equipment, so 60Hz (interlaced, but let's stay out of that rabbit hole). Fast-forwarding to today, 60Hz is still seen as the "normal" refresh rate, however, high refresh rate (HRR) displays are becoming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_breaking_through_the_60hz_barrier-news-56171.php

Week 41 in review: S23 rumors, iPhone going USB-C in 2023, Tecno Pova 4/4 Pro official

Welcome to the end of week 41 and the recap of its highlights. Let's start off with some Galaxy S23 series leaks. The smallest of the series, the namesake Galaxy S23 will keep the 6.1-inch display but the battery will grow to 3,900mAh. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will stick to a 5,000mAh unit. Samsung made it official that it will drop the OneUI 5 firmware update to the Galaxy S22 series by the end of October. Now, there will be a time difference depending on the market but it's still great news - Samsung released the previous major update in November last year. Tecno introduced the Pova 4...

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Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro review

Introduction The line between smartwatchеs and smartbands is as thin as ever in 2022. It usually boils down to the ability to run third-party apps, make and take calls and have mobile data. Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro is a smartband that’s disguised as a smartwatch and it aims to further blur the gap between the band and watch form factors. It retails for €100/£120 which is more than double the current price of the regular Xiaomi Band 7. You get a wider screen, built-in dual-band GPS, a battery rated at 12 days of mixed usage and a few other extras. Is the price justifiable and are the...

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Weekly poll: the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro are selling high megapixel counts, are you buying?

Two hundred megapixels – that’s how far smartphone cameras have come. Back when we started “this phone has a camera” was enough to make jaws drop. These days it's not only about raw resolution, image processing has come a long way (especially with the advent of computational photography) thanks to the ever more powerful mobile chipsets. A few weeks ago the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra got the thumbs up from fans, now it has competition – the Xiaomi 12T Pro, which uses the same 200MP ISOCELL HP1 sensor. Same Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 too. They have more similarities, but we’ll get to that in a...

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Weekly poll results: Pixel 7 series is well loved, could make the Google phones more mainstream

Many commenters under last week’s poll have already pre-ordered one of the new Pixels – the 2022 models are proving to be quite popular or at least well liked. Maybe Google is right to be making a record number of Pixel 7 units. If you want one, but haven’t pre-ordered, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro (and Pixel Watch) are now available for direct purchase. You will find pricing details in this post (note: it seems that 512GB Pixel 7 Pros are not available in Europe for some reason). Last year the Pixel 6 poll showed that there are a lot of potential buyers for the Google phones, but the...

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