IDC: Vivo secures the top spot in Chinese smartphone market for Q3 2022

The Chinese smartphone market is the biggest one in the world and according to IDathe steady decline trend continues throughout Q3 this year. Total shipments fell 11% year-over-year with 71.3 million units sold. However, the premium segment sees a modest 1.9% increase for the same period, taking a 22.4% share. The top five companies selling smartphones in the country are vivo, Honor, Oppo, Apple and Xiaomi. As you can see, Apple is the only non-Chinese company on the list. But despite vivo's impressive performance, the company's sales are down more than 20% year-over-year. Vivo's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_secures_the_top_spot_in_chinese_smartphone_market_for_q3_2022-news-56335.php

Realme 10 officially confirmed to have Helio G99 at the helm

The Realme 10 is coming soon, and Realme has announced that the smartphone will be powered by MediaTek's Helio G99 SoC, corroborating rumors of the Realme 10 (4G model) having the Helio G99 chip at the helm. Realme hasn't divulged anything else about the Realme 10 yet, but the 10 series is expected to include the Realme 10 4G (RMX3630), Realme 10 5G (RMX3663), and Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3687). 📢 Shout out to the upcoming #realme10 that powered by the best-in-class G99 chipset! Describe your excitement with one emoji below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/0FxRetukYW— realme (@realmeglobal) October 28,...

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Samsung soon to release One UI 5.0 for Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung already released a stable version of One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 for most of its flagship phones, including the Galaxy S22 series, so it's only natural for the Galaxy S21 FE to get its fair share of software improvements. Not that anyone doubted that. Sure, the Galaxy S21 FE users didn't get the chance to try out the new software in beta testing, but Samsung has been working behind closed doors for a while now. Traces of the Galaxy S21 FE future One UI 5.0 build based on Android 13 were found on Samsung's servers and some suggest that the update itself would be released...

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vivo X90 to debut a new sensor in its portrait camera, to use 1" IMX989 for main cam

Earlier this week the biggest Chinese phonemaker vivo announced some details about the X90 series cameras or should we say “bragged about”. The company touted multiple improvements developed by itself and its partner Zeiss, but it mostly kept concrete details under wraps. It did share camera samples for us to gawk at, however. Now an insider revealed to us with some details about the X90 camera system. The details are incomplete, e.g. there is nothing on the ultra wide camera, but they do include specifics about the other image sensors. Also note that the difference in configurations...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_vivo_x90_to_debut_a_new_sensor_in_its_portrait_camera_to_use_1_imx989_for_main_cam-news-56324.php

Nokia G60 launching soon in India

The Nokia G60 unveiled last month will launch soon in India, announced Nokia's Indian branch on Twitter. Nokia hasn't revealed the G60's Indian pricing and availability details yet, but the smartphone's already listed on its official Indian website with just one memory configuration - 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. However, it will have two color options - Black and Ice. Nokia G60 The rest of the Nokia G60's specs include the Snapdragon 695 SoC, 6.58" 120Hz FullHD+ LCD, and a 4,500 mAh battery with 20W charging. The smartphone runs Android 12 out of the box and comes with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_g60_5g_india_launch_confirmed-news-56332.php

Google confirms that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are 64-bit only

All Android devices that support 64-bit apps have also supported legacy 32-bit apps. In the Android Developers Blog, Google confirms that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are the first Android phones to exclusively support 64-bit apps. Google explains there are a few benefits to dropping support for 32-bit apps. Not only does it reduce RAM usage, but it also improves performance and security. Google expects that over time, devices without support for 32-bit apps will be increasingly common. Google made the move with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro because it believes the Android ecosystem is ready...

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Realme 10 4G leaks in more renders, 5G version's battery capacity is confirmed

Realme has just recently confirmed that it's launching the 10 series in November, and today a new rumor claims the first sale will happen on the very first day of the month. Apparently, the Realme 10 4G will be available in "select markets" starting on November 1, in three storage options, with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. Its price is expected to be around $190-210. The Realme 10 4G will allegedly be offered in pink, gray, and blue. The phone comes with a side-mounged fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button, a tiny left-aligned hole-punch selfie camera,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_4g_leaks_in_more_renders_5g_versions_battery_capacity_is_confirmed-news-56329.php

Possible Motorola Moto X40 sighting on TENAA shows a quad-curved display

The Motorola Moto X30 (which launched as the Edge 30 Pro globally after slight modifications) has a flat display, the Moto X30 Pro (aka Edge 30 Ultra) had a dual-curved display. Things may get curvier in the next generation as China’s MIIT just posted images of the XT2301-5, which some suspect is the Motorola Moto X40. Not the X40 Pro, the vanilla model. That said, the square camera island and curved display do make it look more like the current Pro. But notice the reflections, the display is actually curved on all four sides. The Chinese authorities have not published additional...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/possible_motorola_moto_x40_sighting_on_tenaa_shows_a_quadcurved_display-news-56327.php

Omdia: global smartphone market down in Q3, but Apple grows

In the latest report on the global market in Q3, Omdia's numbers echo Canalys - shipments are better than in Q2 but worse than Q3 2021. In Q3, the market recorded a modest 2.5% increase over Q2 but a 7.6% decrease year over year. Samsung retained its top spot with a total of 64.1m units shipped - a 3% improvement over Q2 but a 7.4% dip compared to the same period last year. Apple was in second with 52.2m iPhones shipped - a modest 2.6% improvement on last year. Huawei was the only other maker that didn't suffer a decrease in shipments YoY. Chinese makers were hit the hardest....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/omdia_q3_22_better_than_q2_but_worse_than_last_year_only_apple_ships_more_phones-news-56321.php

Canalys: Q3 worldwide smartphone shipments declined by 9%

Global smartphone shipments for the July – September period totaled 297.8 million units according to the latest Canalys Smartphone Analysis report. The figure represents a 9% decline compared to Q3 2021 (325.6 million shipments) and is the third consecutive quarter of declining smartphone shipments. Q3 Smartphone shipments in Europe and Asia Pacific outperformed other regions with improved demand seen in India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Despite the market trends, the premium segment saw strong demand for Apple and Samsung flagships while demand for mid and entry-level devices was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_q3_worldwide_smartphone_shipments_declined_by_9_-news-56320.php

Kuo: Apple iPhone 15 Pro to bring solid state volume buttons

In the latest edition of iPhone 15 rumors, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will bring solid-state power and volume buttons to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The new buttons will function like the Touch ID sensor introduced on the iPhone 7 and still used today on the iPhone SE (2022) thanks to two additional Taptic Engines on the left and right sides of the frame. iPhone 14 Pro Max buttons The solid-state buttons will not sink in physically and will instead offer haptic feedback to confirm presses. These new buttons are only rumored for the iPhone 15...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_iphone_15_pro_to_bring_solidstate_buttons-news-56319.php

Galaxy S23 Ultra to have better telephoto camera image quality

It has been somewhat clear now that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will mostly retain the same zoom cameras as its predecessor - a 3x and 10x periscope. So we mostly expected similar image quality, but according to popular tipster Ice universe, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will shoot much better telephoto images. Citing improvements in color and "some AI algorithms", he believes Samsung has made strides in image quality. Earlier he made similar claims about the Galaxy S23 Ultra's new 200MP wide camera. Sensor size and readout speed are big contributors to image quality, but computational...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_s23_ultra_will_shoot_better_zooms_with_the_same_hardware-news-56318.php

Xiaomi Book Air 13 announced, OLED display and Intel 12th Gen CPUs

During today's event, Xiaomi announced a slew of new products, including the Xiaomi Book Air 13 - a 13.3-inch laptop with an OLED screen and the latest CPUs from Intel. The Book Air 13 comes in two main configurations, one with a Core i7-1250U CPU and one with i5-1230U. Either way, you will be getting 16GB of LPDDR5 5200MHz memory by default along with 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The OLED display measures 13.3" in diagonal and has a 2880 x 1800px resolution for a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has a sheet of Gorilla Glass 3 for extra protection. That last bit is somewhat important since the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_book_air_13_announced_with_oled_and_intel_12th_gen_cpus-news-56310.php

Huawei is suing Amazon over e-ink patents

Huawei released a court notice about the infringement of its patent rights. The claim is against Amazon and e-ink display manufacturer Compal Electronics, as well as several of their subsidiaries. The claim is most likely to be about patents regarding the Kindle, a product Amazon revealed will be pulled out of China by the end of H1 2023. The actual infringing patents haven't been detailed as the official documents are yet to be published by the People’s Court of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. The trial will begin with hearings on December 8. Reportedly, Huawei sold over 110,000 units...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_is_suing_amazon_likely_for_eink_patents-news-56307.php

Samsung reports record revenue but 24% decline in profit in Q3

Samsung posted its Q3 earnings report today, and the numbers revealed the most revenue ever recorded for this three-month period. At KRW 76.78 trillion ($54 billion) it is 4% higher, compared with last year. The operating profit was not great though. The company made KRW10.85 trillion ($7.6 billion) between July and September, which is 23% less than in Q2, and 26% lower than in Q3 2021. The Mobile Experience business posted solid profitability, driven by the good sales of foldables such as Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, as well as the new wearables Galaxy Watch5 series and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reports_recordbreaking_revenue_but_24_decline_in_profit_in_q3_earnings_release-news-56302.php

Report: Apple to launch 16" iPad in Q4 2023

Apple’s brand new M2 12.9-inch iPad Pro is the current screen size king from Cupertino’s tablet division but a new report from The Information suggests that we may see an even larger screen iPad next year. The new report suggests Apple is working on a 16-inch iPad Pro model with a mini-LED display which may launch in Q4 2023. The upcoming device will target creators such as graphic designers and artists who would have a larger canvas to work on their projects. The Information report also notes how a 16-inch iPad would literally blur the lines between laptops and tablets in Apple’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_to_launch_16inch_ipad_in_q4_2023-news-56304.php

OnePlus reveals the OxygenOS 13 beta rollout timeline

OnePlus already released a stable OxygenOS 13 update for the OnePlus 10 Pro and has several other models that are running beta versions in order to find and squash any bugs. Here is the official timeline for the beta releases, including ones that are already out. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are already running the beta, as is the OnePlus 10R. Those updates arrived in September. Since then OnePlus has released yet more betas for the following models: 9RT, 9R, OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T. Coming up next, a few more phones will get to join the beta trials before the end of this year: OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_reveals_the_oxygenos_13_beta_rollout_timeline-news-56303.php

Montblanc unveils Naruto Summit 3 watch

Back in June luxury brand Montblanc unveiled its Summit 3 smartwatch with the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset, Google Wear OS 3.0 and a €1,250 price tag. We now get a Naruto edition of the same watch to commemorate the anime series’ 20-year anniversary. Montblanc Summit 3 Smartwatch x Naruto The Naruto Summit 3 smartwatch brings a redesigned casing with engravings around the buttons and the digital crown element. The watch leather band features an embossed Naruto symbols and a bright orange inside as well as orange stitching. You also get special Naruto watch faces. The rest of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/montblanc_unveils_naruto_summit_3_watch_-news-56300.php

Watch the Nothing Ear (stick) announcement live here

Carl Pei’s brand Nothing is set to announce another TWS product - the Ear (stick). There will be a live stream, where the product will be revealed, and it is scheduled to begin at 3 PM BST / 4 PM CEST. According to Nothing, the Ear (stick) earbuds are “ergonomically molded to your ears” and will deliver “exceptional sound, powered by custom sound technology”, packed in a unique case that is advertised to also be lipstick. There were plenty of rumors and leaks about the upcoming audio wearables, but we have heard nothing on pricing. The Ear (stick) may be more expensive than the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_nothing_ear_stick_reveal_live_here-news-56287.php

India fines Google $113 million for restricting third-party payments

Google was slapped with a $113 million fine in India for anti-competitive practices. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) stated the US company used its dominant position to force app developers to use its in-app payment system instead of allowing third-party companies. The regulatory noted that this platform is the main way for developers to monetize their work from in-app sales. A Google spokesperson said that the company is reviewing the decision and evaluating the next steps, as the order can be appealed in an Indian tribunal. The company was also mandated to adopt 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/india_fines_google_113_million_for_restricting_thirdparty_payments-news-56291.php

The new iPad Pros and iPad (2022) hit store shelves today

Today the Apple iPad Pro (2022) (both 11” and 12.9”) and the new iPad (2022) hit store shelves in 28 countries. They are available through Apple.com, of course, as well as major retailers in those regions. The iPad Pro 11 (2022) starts at $800 for the Wi-Fi model (128GB) and $1,000 for the version with cellular connectivity. Storage options to up to 2TB if you have the budget for it. Note that Apple can take your old iPad and give you store credit for buying the new models. The Apple iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 (2022) are now in stores The larger iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) starts at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_ipad_pros_and_ipad_2022_hit_store_shelves_today-news-56290.php

Sony LinkBuds UC debut, all premium earbuds gain multipoint support

Sony announced a new pair of LinkBuds wireless earphones earlier today with Microsoft Teams certification. These are essentially the same earbuds that launched earlier this year but with a bundled USB receiver that can be plugged into a laptop and used to assign Teams commands and gestures on the earbuds all from the Sony Headphones Connect app. Sony LinkBuds UC Sony says you can receive calls, mute and unmute as well as use the raise hand feature during Teams meetings directly from the buds. Sony LinkBuds UC are priced at $249.99 which is $70 more than the regular LinkBuds model...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_uc_bring_microsoft_teams_certification-news-56289.php

Early MediaTek Dimensity 9200 test on AnTuTu shows an impressive generational improvement

Around this time last year a Dimensity-powered phone posted the first 1 million points result on AnTuTu. That was the then-new Dimensity 9000 chip and now its successor is on the horizon, which is tentatively known as the Dimensity 9200. AnTuTu score from the Dimensity 9200 With a total score of 1.26 million, the new chip promises a fairly impressive 26% generational improvement. MediaTek did announce a mid-season upgrade to the old chip, the Dimensity 9000+, which promised a 5% boost in CPU and 10% in GPU performance. In practice, the Plus chip scores the 1.13 million points, so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_mediatek_dimensity_9200_test_on_antutu_shows_an_impressive_generational_improvement-news-56288.php

Apple confirms iPhone with USB-C is coming

Apple gave a direct confirmation that the iPhone is switching to USB-C. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple marketing lead Greg Joswiak said the company will replace the Lighting port and he pointed out that his team is not happy with the change. The interview was with software VP Craig Federighi as well but none of them revealed when exactly the move will happen. The iPhone 14 series should be the last in the family with a Lightning port During WSJ’s Tech Live conference, the Apple executives said “the Europeans are the ones dictating timing for European customers”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_confirms_iphone_with_usbc_is_coming-news-56286.php

Samsung's Maintenance mode lets you block access to your data while your phone is serviced

Following its initial introduction in Korea back in July and a subsequent launch for the Chinese market in September, Samsung is now rolling out Maintenance mode globally. This feature, also known as Repair mode in Korea, allows you to block access to your personal data on your phone while it's being serviced. The rollout of Maintenance mode starts with "select models" from the Galaxy S21 and S22 series running the just-released One UI 5. The rollout will continue throughout 2023, "with availability expanding to more Galaxy devices", Samsung says. If you are lucky enough to have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_maintenance_mode_lets_you_block_access_to_your_data_while_your_phone_is_serviced-news-56285.php

Google Pixel 7 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_pro-review-2494.php

vivo announces Funtouch OS 13, first beta already rolling out

vivo sells its smartphones with two different operating systems - OriginOS Ocean in China, and Funtouch around the world. Today the company confirmed its overseas devices will get Funtouch OS 13, based on Android 13. The eligibility list includes over 50 devices from both the vivo and iQOO brands. Major improvements include app pinning to prevent someone else to look at other apps, enhanced control through iManager and a new stabilizer ring in the viewfinder while taking photos. FunTouch provides additional ways to customize the home screen graphics, including icons matching the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_announces_funtouch_os_13_first_beta_already_rolling_out-news-56269.php

Timeline for One UI 5 rollout revealed: Galaxy S and Z models to get it by the end of the year

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series became the first to receive the stable version of One UI 5, many other Galaxy models will soon leave the beta stage and update to Android 13 as well. Here is the timeline for those updates – basically all eligible Galaxy S and Z devices (phones and tablets) will be updated by the end of this year, as will a good number of Galaxy A devices. Samsung One UI 5 update timeline This will leave some Tab A slates, lower end Galaxy A models and some rugged devices to update in the first two months of 2023. Note that this timeline comes from South Korea, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/timeline_for_one_ui_5_rollout_revealed_eligible_galaxy_s_and_z_models_to_get_it_by_the_end_of_the_ye-news-56279.php

YouTube introduces precise seeking, pinch to zoom and other improvements

The hours you spend watching YouTube videos are about to get a little more pleasant with the latest user interface improvements that are coming to mobile, desktop and TV. They make navigation easier and give you precise control over playback. Perhaps the most important new feature is Precise Seeking for mobile – you press and hold on the screen to see a visual timeline for the video, then you can seek forwards and back to find the precise moment you need (you can see this in action below). You can also double tap with two fingers to skip a chapter. Pinch to Zoom is another...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_introduces_precise_seeking_pinch_to_zoom_and_other_improvements-news-56278.php

OnePlus announces Ace Pro Genshin Impact Limited Edition

The OnePlus Ace Pro is the company’s current flagship in China, and it's known overseas as the OnePlus 10T. Today it gets a new variant called Genshin Impact Limited Edition - it comes a new theme with custom-made animations and colors, as well as a new back panel, instead of the plain Black/Green. On the inside this OnePlus Ace Pro edition matches the top version of the regular phone - 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, and a 4,800 mAh battery with 150W charging. The retail box is much richer however, OnePlus packed a special case that is in line with the Genshin...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_announces_ace_pro_genshin_impact_limited_edition-news-56275.php

Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple One all got more expensive today

Apple is definitely not fighting against inflation today by raising the prices for three of its services, thus creating some inflation of its own. We're talking about Apple Music, Apple TV+, and the Apple One bundle, which have all gotten more expensive. Apple TV+ will increase by $2 per month (if you pay monthly) or $10 per year (if you pay yearly). The new prices are $6.99 per month or $69 per year. Apple Music's price hike is $1 for individuals and $2 for families, thus the new prices are $10.99 per month for the individual plan and $16.99 per month for the family...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_music_apple_tv_and_apple_one_all_got_more_expensive_today-news-56274.php

Huawei Mate 50 Pro in for review

The Mate 50 Pro from Huawei sits atop the brand’s flagship hierarchy for 2022 and it has the usual mix of compelling hardware seen in the high-end Mate models for past several years. This is our unboxing and first impressions of the Mate 50 Pro. Mate 50 Pro feels and looks premium. The leather-like material on the back is nice and soft to the touch and eliminates the need for a case. The aluminum frame and curves around the screen and back make for a great-feeling product in the hand. Despite the sizeable 6.74-inch 120Hz OLED screen, the Mate 50 Pro is easier to use with one hand than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_50_pro_in_for_review-news-56271.php

OnePlus Nord N300 goes official with Dimensity 810 and 33W charging

The first OnePlus phone on sale in the US with a MediaTek chipset is now a reality with the brand-new Nord N300 5G. The latest Nord series phone comes with the Dimensity 810 SoC and it has some big shoes to fill as the Nord N200 5G was one of the more popular budget devices in the US and accounted for 60% of all OnePlus Nord series phone sales in the country. OnePlus Nord N300 5G Nord N300 5G brings a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD with the same HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate as its predecessor. The punch hole cutout has been replaced by a waterdrop notch cutout...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_n300_is_now_official_with_dimensity_810_and_33w_supervooc_charging-news-56267.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 series now getting One UI 5.0 and Android 13

The floodgates are open and the Samsung Galaxy S22 series are now getting the One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13. As usual, Samsung is performing a staged rollout, but we the update is already live in most of Europe. The update is about 2.8GB big and the firmware version is S90xBXXU2BVJA. And aside from the Android 13 intrinsic features, One UI 5.0 brings various improvements to the system along with more customization options and additional features. Samsung released a lengthy changelog with a comprehensive list of all the new features and improvements. You can check the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_seedins_one_ui_50_based_on_android_13_for_galaxy_s22_series-news-56265.php

Realme 10 5G and Realme 10 Pro+ detailed by TENAA

A few days ago images and basic details for the Realme 10 and 10 Pro+ were published by agencies in China. Now TENAA has updated its listing with the full spec sheet for both models, so let’s dig in. The Realme 10 5G (RMX3663) has a 6.7” LCD with 1,080 x 2,400px resolution (the refresh rate is not listed). The phone itself measures 163.7 x 74.2 x 8.1mm and weighs 190g. It is powered by an unnamed chipset with 6, 8 or 12GB of RAM and 64, 128, 256 or 512GB storage. Like its predecessor, the Realme 10 is expected to have both 4G and 5G versions, this is the 5G model (the 4G one is powered...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_5g_and_realme_10_pro_detailed_by_tenaa-news-56263.php

Redmi Note 12 series launching on October 27

Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Note 12 series on Thursday, October 27 at 7PM Beijing time (11AM UTC) and we’re expecting no less than three models at launch. Redmi Note 12 series will debut with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080 chipset and it should consists of a Note 12, Note 12 Pro and Note 12 Pro+. Redmi Note 12 series launch posters Xiaomi also confirmed Redmi Note 12 Pro will feature a 50MPSony IMX 766 main sensor in a separate poster. This is a 1/1.56" sensor, capable of capturing up to 2μm fusion pixels. Redmi Note 12 Pro will launch with the Sony IMX 766...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_12_series_launching_on_october_27_-news-56262.php

Huawei Pocket S launching on November 2

Huawei is launching its second clamshell foldable on November 2. The company confirmed the launch event for the Huawei Pocket S will start at 7PM Beijing time (11AM UTC) and we got a short teaser video that doesn’t really give us much to work with. The P50 Pocket successor was certified on TENAA back in August where we got a glimpse of its design. Based on the new teaser video and a post from Huawei CEO Richard Yu, the Pocket S will be offered in plenty of vibrant colors including blue, pink, green and yellow. The device is expected to be equipped with the Snapdragon 888 4G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pocket_s_launching_on_november_2-news-56261.php

Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Sony's ridiculously named WH-1000X series has been a massive success. The original model launched back in 2016 and had the uphill battle of going against the industry standard that was Bose. While the first model showed promise, it was the relentless iterations over the years that solidified Sony's position in the segment and helped it take the crown for the most effective noise cancellation on the market. It's been several years since and the market has matured quite a bit. The latest generation WH-1000XM5 enters a more crowded arena, with the likes of Bose, Apple, Sennheiser, Beats,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wh1000xm5_review-news-56259.php

Week 42 in review: New iPads, even more Galaxy S23 series rumors

This week's headlines were dominated by Apple's iPad lineup. The iPad Pro 11" and 12.9" got updated to the latest Apple M2 processor. The pair of slates also support Apple Pencil hover, meaning they'll detect the stylus from 12mm above the display. Meanwhile, Blackmagic Design confirmed that its hugely popular video editing software DaVinci Resolve is making the trek to the iPad in both its free and paid Studio version. The other iPad announcement was of the 10th generation iPad. More of a redesigned iPad Air than a vanilla iPad replacement, the new 10th gen iPad has a bigger 10.9-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_42_in_review_new_ipads_even_more_galaxy_s23_series_rumors-news-56249.php

Weekly poll: will you buy an iPad Pro (2022)? How about a vanilla iPad (2022)?

The vanilla iPad, the last Apple tablet that still used Lightning, made the switch to USB-C this week. The slate took other steps towards usability as well, like putting the front-facing camera on the long side – no one is going to be doing video conferencing in portrait mode. Apple also unveiled new iPad Pros with the M2 chipset, bringing them up to par with the 2022 MacBook Air – one of the most powerful passively cooled machines that money can buy. Also from this week, Blackmagic Design announced that the DaVinci Resolve video editor is coming to iPad in Q4. Paired with the mighty M2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_will_you_buy_an_ipad_pro_2022_how_about_a_vanilla_ipad_2022-news-56242.php

Oppo AirVOOC 50W Wireless Flash Charger test

Wireless charging speeds aren’t what they used to be. Back in 2009, the Palm Pre gave us our first expirience with wireless charging via a proprietary Touch Stone charger and a special back cover. Soon after the Qi wireless industry standard emerged, though charging speeds topped out at just 5W and later expanded to 10W and eventually 15W. There are faster alternatives like Oppo’s AirVOOC 50W Wireless Flash Charger which we have here today for a test. As the name implies this wireless charger supports up to 50W speeds for select Oppo and OnePlus devices. We’ve already tested vivo’s 50W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_airvooc_50w_wireless_flash_charger_test-news-56247.php

Weekly poll results: Xiaomi 12T series divides opinions

The Xiaomi 12T Pro has an ace up its sleeve – a 200MP camera. Unfortunately, the only other cards it has tucked up there are an 8 and a 2. That’s not a strong hand and potential buyers are divided on whether this phone is a good pick. Interestingly, some commenters under last week’s poll look at the 12T Pro as an affordable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 phone that is a solid choice for gaming. The fastest Android chipset of 2022 is paired with the “biggest-ever” vapor chamber on a Xiaomi T-series, also there is a large 5,000mAh battery for long gaming sessions that only needs you to pause for around...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_xiaomi_12t_series_divides_opinions-news-56240.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ allegedly spotted sporting a curved AMOLED display

Xiaomi recently hinted that the unveiling of the Redmi Note 12 series of phones should take place this month. We are still quite light on details, but the consensus among industry sources seems to be that initially, the launch will include three devices - the Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro and Note 12 Pro+. Going by past experience with Redmi Note lines, we only expect that list to get longer and longer with time. But for now, prior to the announcement event, we get to focus on some leaked clues like this product banner which seems to show a Redmi Note 12 phone, likely the Redmi Note 12 Pro+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_12_pro_allegedly_spotted_sporting_a_curved_amoled_display-news-56257.php

Xiaomi Redmi Pad is headed to the Philippines

The Redmi Pad was launched in India earlier this month. Now, it is headed to the Philippines. The news was dropped on Twitter along with a starting price of PHP 14,999 for the base 6GB plus 128GB model. Unfortunately, we don't know the launch date within the country quite yet. Redmi Pad to launch in the Philippines for only ₱14,999 (6GB+128GB model). pic.twitter.com/uupEQZMp2R— Xiaomi Update Philippines (@miupdateph) October 22, 2022 The Redmi Pad has a competitive specs sheet that includes a 10.6-inch LCD display with a 1200 x 2000 px resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It has four...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_pad_is_headed_to_the_philippines-news-56256.php

OnePlus 10T OTA is rolling out in India with Jio 5G support

OnePlus has starter seeding the latest OxygenOS 12 A.10 update package to OnePlus 10T devices in India. The firmware version for the new OTA is CPH2413_11_A.10, and you can check the release noted below. System Updates Android security patch to 2022.10. Optimizes the performance scheduling and improves system fluency. Fixes the occasional crash. Network Optimizes Wi-Fi stability and improves network experience. Optimizes communication stability. Adds Jio to support 5G network. Display Optimizes the screen display effect. The new update brings support for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10t_ota_is_rolling_out_in_india_with_jio_5g_support-news-56255.php