OnePlus Nord Watch review

The OnePlus Nord Watch is the company's second smartwatch and the first to be branded under the affordable Nord line. A rebranded version of another Chinese smartwatch — the Haylou RS4 Plus — the Nord Watch is meant to be an entry-level product for the Indian market, coming in at just INR 4,999. Visually, the Nord Watch is nearly identical to the RS4 Plus, save for a different 'crown' and strap design. The design seems to be inspired by the Apple Watch, which isn't uncommon for entry-level Chinese smartwatches. The watch case is made out of zinc alloy but the back is...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series will support 8K@30fps video recording

Samsung's Galaxy S23 is just around the corner and as the release date approaches, naturally more rumors start to emerge. The latest one comes from a reliable source regarding Samsung-related stuff. In a recent tweet, Ice Universe suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will bring support for 8K@30fps video recording. We've already seen many other smartphones recording 30fps videos at 4320p resolution, but this is going to be the first for Samsung. We just hope Samsung will be generous with its storage offerings, as 8K videos take up a lot of space. The difference between 30 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_series_will_support_8k30fps_video_recording-news-56835.php

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G gets Android 13-based One UI 5 update

The Samsung Galaxy M13 5G announced in July with Android 12 is receiving the One UI 5 update based on Android 13. The update has firmware version M136BXXU2BVK3, and it comes with the November 2022 Android security patch in addition to the usual One UI 5 goodies. Samsung is seeding the Android 13-based One UI 5 update for the Galaxy M13 5G in India right now, but the rollout should expand to other regions soon. You can also expect the Galaxy M13's 4G variant to receive One UI 5 in a week or two. If you live in India and haven't received One UI 5 on your Galaxy M13 5G, you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m13_5g_android_13_one_ui_5_update-news-56832.php

iQOO 11 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_11-review-2512.php

Infinix Zero Ultra with 180W charging is launching soon in India

The Infinix Zero Ultra unveiled in October will launch soon in India. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which created a promo page on its website to tease the smartphone's India launch. One of the biggest highlights of the Infinix Zero Ultra is its charging speed. The smartphone supports 180W wired charging, and its 8C cell 4,500 mAh battery is advertised to go from flat to 100% in 12 minutes with the bundled GaN charger. Another highlight of the Infinix Zero Ultra is the 200MP primary camera on the rear, which comes with OIS. It's joined by a 13MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_ultra_india_launch_soon-news-56831.php

Samsung Galaxy M04 unveiled: Helio P35 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

The Galaxy M04 teased by Amazon a few days ago has been officially unveiled by Samsung. It is powered by the Helio P35 SoC, and you get two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM onboard, which can be expanded virtually up to 8GB with the RAM Plus feature. The Samsung Galaxy M04 features a 6.5" HD+ LCD and runs Android 12 out of the box. Samsung has promised four years of security updates and "two times OS upgrades" for the M04. The Galaxy M04 comes with three cameras in tow - a 5MP selfie shooter on the front with a dual camera setup on the rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m04_specs_price_sale_date-news-56830.php

New license deal reached by Apple and Ericsson ends a patent feud that started in 2015

Apple and Ericsson are ending a years-long patent feud beginning with a new license deal between the two companies. According to a new report from Reuters, Ericsson announced it had reached a global patent license agreement with Apple which includes “global cross-licenses for patented cellular standard-essential technologies.” The new licensing agreement comes after years of legal patent disputes between Apple and Ericsson. Back in 2015, Apple sued Ericsson for allegedly demanding excessive royalties for LTE technology. Later that year, Ericsson and Apple settled that dispute....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_license_deal_reached_by_apple_and_ericsson_ends_a_patent_feud_that_started_in_2015-news-56829.php

Nothing will open its first brick & mortar location in Soho this weekend

If people haven’t heard of Nothing before, folks wandering Soho will pass by a new physical location for Nothing. The store will open Saturday, December 10 at 11:30AM in London where it will sell the Nothing Phone (1) and the Ear Stick earbuds, along with Nothing merch. There will also be a selection of audio products from Swedish brand Teenage Engineering and “curated collections from fashion and design brands” as well. The décor inside the shop is bright, white, retro, and transparent, inspired by the minimal and transparent look of the brand’s products. Source:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_will_open_its_first_brick___mortar_location_in_soho_this_weekend-news-56828.php

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and F04s spotted on Geekbench

Two of Samsung's upcoming smartphones have been spotted in the Geekbench online database today, which most likely means they're due to become official very soon. The handsets in question are the Galaxy A54 5G and the Galaxy F04s. The former will be the newest member in Samsung's best-selling range, the A5x, while the latter is probably a Flipkart-exclusive device. The Galaxy A54 5G prototype that ran Geekbench managed a 776 single-core score and a 2,599 multi-core score. It was tested running Android 13 (undoubtedly with Samsung's One UI 5 on top). At least one version of the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a54_5g_and_f04s_spotted_on_geekbench-news-56827.php

We benchmark the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: solid CPU gains, impressive GPU upgrade

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 last month and the first phones with it are starting to come out. While the vivo X90 Pro+ was the first to be announced, we don’t have a unit to test. But we do have an iQOO 11, and we spent quite some time putting it through its paces. Benchmarks of the new chip have been leaking for a while now; however, you can never be sure if there isn’t anything shady going on with those. With the iQOO 11 on hand, we have a market-ready device that we know is on the level. Our unit has 16GB of RAM and 256GB storage, which gives the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/testing_the_snapdragon_8_gen_2_solid_cpu_gains_impressive_gpu_upgrade-news-56817.php

Jio Phone 5G appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 480+

Reliance Jio is bringing 5G connectivity to India, and we’ve heard rumors about an in-house smartphone enabled for the next-gen network for the past months. Today, a device with the model number LS1654QB5 passed through Geekbench, and we expect it to be the first Jio Phone 5G. The chipset is Snapdragon 480+, an 8 nm platform launched in October 2021. This is the second time we hear about such a phone with a Snapdragon 480 chipset. The first rumor suggested 4 GB RAM and Android 11, although we can see on Geekbench Jio is going further and will bring Android 12 to this device. Jio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jio_phone_5g_appears_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_480-news-56816.php

Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip early bookings open, new promo videos of the foldables surface

Oppo is gearing up to launch its Find N2 and Find N2 Flip foldable phones at its upcoming Inno Day event on December 15. Ahead of the big announcements, Oppo listed both new foldables on its online store in China and eager buyers can now book their units by depositing 1 CNY. Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip reservation posters Reserved units will benefit from early deliveries on December 15 once the phones are announced. In addition, Oppo is gifting its 80W SuperVOOC 80W car charger with Find N2 reservations while those who pre-order the Find N2 Flip get the Oppo Enco Air2 TWS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n2_and_find_n2_flip_early_bookings_open_new_official_promo_videos_surface-news-56818.php

Xiaomi 13 Pro is finally getting official IP rating

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is arriving this Sunday, December 11. It will have a fancy green color and a new camera design, but more importantly, it is finally getting an official IP rating. The company revealed the phone will be certified against dust and water resistance in a fancy video posted on Weibo. The camera will be able to take photos in all environments, including a mode to take pictures of the starry night, a feature missing from the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The IP rating needs to be certified by the IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission; otherwise, a product legally cannot be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_pro_is_finally_getting_official_ip_rating-news-56815.php

It's official: USB Type-C mandatory for devices sold in the EU from December 28, 2024

The EU has published its new 'Common Charger' directive in its Official Journal, and with that we finally get the date from when it goes into action. Starting on December 28, 2024, every phone, tablet, camera, pair of headphones and earbuds, headset, handheld videogame console, portable speaker, e-reader, keyboard, mouse, and portable navigation system sold in the EU will have to have a USB Type-C port. If the charging is higher than 15W, then it's also required to incorporate USB Power Delivery. 🔌The Directive (EU) 2022/2380 related to the #CommonCharger for mobile devices is published in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/its_official_usb_typec_mandatory_for_devices_sold_in_the_eu_from_december_28_2024-news-56812.php

Asus Zenfone 9 is now receiving the Android 13 update

Back in November Asus unveiled its official Android 13 update timeline, and the first device slated to get it was the Zenfone 9, which was supposed to receive the new software in December. That has now happened today, with multiple reports coming in from Zenfone 9 owners from a bunch of countries over on Reddit. We can also confirm that the rollout is underway, as one of our review units has already been updated. Unlike other companies, Asus stages its rollouts by serial number, not by country or territory, so it's basically all luck of the draw - you can't really anticipate when yours...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_9_is_now_receiving_the_android_13_update-news-56811.php

Realme 10 Pro in for review

Now that the Realme 10 Pro series is announced for the global market, we have the Realme 10 Pro in for review. Before we proceed with the detailed breakdown, let’s see how the phone feels out of the box and what accessories come bundled. Our review unit is the Nebula Blue model which has some neat color-shifting properties. The retail box brings a clear case, USB-C cable and a 33W charger to power the 5,000 mAh battery. Realme 10 Pro features a clean design with flat sides and two circular cutouts for the cameras. The 6.72” LCD with FHD+ resolution sports up to 120Hz refresh rate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_pro_in_for_review-news-56778.php

The iQOO 11 and 11 Pro are official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, UFC 4.0 storage, 200W charging

The iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro are official and, in the most important ways, nearly identical. It starts off with the design. The iQOO 11 series bring the triple-color stripe design, which is an amalgamation of iQOO and BMW M Motorsport's brand colors. This finish is called the iQOO 11 Legend edition and it uses both fiberglass and vegan leather, which has then been coated with a stain-resistant finish. Both have a 6.78-inch 1440x3200px Samsung E6 AMOLED with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, 1B colors, and HDR10+ support. The pair of iQOO 11's use the new V2 chip, which leverages the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iqoo_11_and_11_pro_are_official_with_snapdragon_8_gen_2_ufc_40_storage-news-56803.php

Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ make their global debut

Three weeks after their debuts in China, the Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+ are now official for the global market after a big launch event earlier today. Realme 10 Pro will start at $319 in its 8/128GB trim while Realme 10 Pro+ is priced at $379 for the same RAM and storage combination. Both devices are offered in Dark Matter black, Nebula Blue and Hyperspave gradient colors. Realme 10 Pro Pricing in India for the Realme 10 Pro starts at INR 18,999 for the 6/128GB trim and INR 19,999 for the 8/128GB model. Open sales start on December 16 via the official Realme online store...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_10_pro_series_make_global_debut-news-56796.php

Xiaomi 13 launch rescheduled for December 11

The Xiaomi 13 flagships and the MIUI 14 were set to arrive on December 1, but the Chinese event was postponed at the last minute. The company finally set a new launch date, which is December 11. The event, puzzlingly scheduled for Sunday, will begin at 7 PM in China. Xiaomi 13 The Xiaomi 13 smartphone will be a fairly compact flagship powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It will have flat sides and a panel with no curves, and we can see on the render that one of the color options will be Blue leather. The image also shows us the Xiaomi 13 Pro will have a similar camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_launch_rescheduled_for_december_11-news-56802.php

Tecno Phantom X2 in for review

Tecno’s roots are in the value-for-money segment, but the company has ambitions to expand into the premium market with the Phantom sub-brand. The original Phantom X offered a lot of bang for the buck as is typical of Tecno and had a better screen and camera than any of its siblings. It had some weak spots too, like the Helio G95 – an okay chipset for the mid-range, not so great for the Phantom’s target market. Now the X2 series is here and it improves on some of those flaws while maintaining the focus on display and camera quality (actually, there are some major improvements here...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_phantom_x2_in_for_review-news-56794.php

Amazon UK discounts Honor 70 and Magic4 Pro, offers deals on a tablet and laptop too

How about a new smartphone with great cameras so you can snap photos during the holidays? Amazon UK has discounts on a couple of Honor models that will help you capture memories during the festivities. There is also a 12” tablet to binge shows on, plus a laptop for some light gaming (or, you know, work). The Honor 70 is part of the outgoing series, but the Honor 80 still hasn’t made its way to the UK and there is no word on its price either. The 70 is still a well-rounded mid-ranger with a 6.7” FHD+ OLED display (120Hz, HDR10+) and a Snapdragon 778G+. Many in this segment stick to a basic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_uk_discounts_honor_70_and_magic4_pro_offers_deals_on_a_tablet_and_laptop_too-news-56787.php

Tecno unveils Phantom X2 with Dimensity 9000, X2 Pro with retractable portrait lens

Tecno’s premium Phantom series is back with new camera innovation and a much more powerful chipset. There are two phones, one of which brings the first retractable portrait camera, we’ll get to the advantages of that in a minute. The Tecno Phantom X2 and Phantom X2 Pro are both powered by the Dimensity 9000 (the non-plus version). While not the latest, it is still a 4nm chip from TSMC’s foundry using recent tech (Cortex-X2 prime CPU core, three A710, four A510 and a Mali-G710 MC10 GPU), it’s miles ahead of the Helio G95 used in the original Phantom X. The X2 phones use LPDDR5X RAM – 8GB on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_unveils_phantom_x2_with_dimensity_9000_x2_pro_with_retractable_portrait_lens-news-56779.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series is launching soon in India

Xiaomi's Redmi unveiled the Note 12 series in October, which is currently exclusive to China. But that's about to change since Redmi's Indian branch today announced that the Note 12 series will launch soon in India. The Redmi Note 12 series consists of four smartphones - Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and Redmi Note 12 Discovery (aka Explorer). Judging by the image shared by Redmi, it appears the Chinese brand will bring three Note 12 smartphones to India. Redmi hasn't mentioned any names, but a closer inspection of the poster suggests the vanilla model won't be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_12_series_india_launch_soon-news-56786.php

Apple brings new pricing and equalization tools to the App Store

Apple is bringing more app pricing options to developers starting in Spring 2023. The lowest supported price point will be $0.29 while the highest price point is now $10,000. Devs will also gain the ability to define price per storefront across 45 currencies in 175 territories. Apps and subscriptions will now be able to increase by $0.10 up to $10 and by $0.50 between $10 and $50 and etc. App Store new price flexiblity options Starting today, developers with subscription-based apps will be able to manage currency and taxes across different storefronts with the option of selecting a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_brings_new_pricing_and_equalization_tools_to_the_app_store-news-56785.php

Trendforce: Global smartphone production in Q3 '22 declined 11%

Trendforce posted its latest research on the global smartphone market, revealing a decline in production in the third quarter of 2022. The industry saw 289 million units produced between July and September, which is a 0.9% quarterly decline and 11% YoY. The “extremely weak” demand was due to companies prioritizing inventory rather than new devices while keeping low production due to “strong global economic headwinds”. Samsung kept its place as the top manufacturer with 64.2 million units in device production, a slight 3.9% increase from the previous quarter. The Korean maker is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trendforce_global_smartphone_production_in_q3_22_declined_11-news-56784.php

Samsung Galaxy M04's launch date, design, and key specs revealed by Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy M04 we've been hearing about for a few months will be launched on December 9 at noon local time in India. This revelation comes from Amazon.in since it created a promo page for the Galaxy M04 on its website with a "Notify Me" button for those who'd like to be notified about the smartphone's launch in India. The promo page also reveals the Samsung Galaxy M04's design, key specs, and color options. The smartphone sports a waterdrop notch display and has two cameras on the back. It will come in black and green colors with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage onboard. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m04_india_launch_date_specs_price_design-news-56782.php

Tim Cook joins US leaders as TSMC announces $40 billion investment to produce chips in Arizona

On Tuesday, Apple CEO joined President Biden and Arizona officials, in a televised event on the site where TSMC is constructing a semiconductor-based manufacturing plant set to open in 2024. As Apple expands its relationship with TSMC, the new factory will begin to produce Apple silicon in the US. Back in 2021, TSMC initially announced it’d invest $12 billion towards a fabrication plant. On Tuesday’s event, TSMC announced it would raise its investment to $40 billion that accounts for a second fabrication plant where 3nm chips would go into production when it opens in 2026. The first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tim_cook_joins_us_leaders_as_tsmc_announces_40_billion_investment_to_produce_chips_in_arizona-news-56781.php

Motorola Moto G13 gets NBTC certified

Motorola unveiled the Moto G10 last February and followed it up with the Moto G20 in April, but it hasn't launched a G series smartphone having a moniker between 11 and 19. Well, that could change soon since the Motorola Moto G13 has been certified by Thailand's NBTC, suggesting imminent launch. Motorola Moto G10 The Thai certifying authority doesn't divulge any specs of the Motorola Moto G13, but the smartphone's listing on NBTC reveals it's a 4G smartphone with model code XT2331-3. Motorola Moto G13 NBTC certified There's no word from Motorola about the Moto G13 yet, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g13_nbtc_certified-news-56770.php

Samsung Galaxy A42 is now receiving Android 13 with One UI 5.0

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is a smartphone that is over two years old, and now it is getting the latest software update. Reports revealed devices in Korea are receiving the new firmware with model number A426NKSU2DVK2, which includes Android 13 with One UI 5.0 on top, as well as a November 2022 security patch. The arrival of the new user interface is in line with the previously announced rollout schedule, in which over 30 Galaxy devices were promised to get One UI 5.0 before the end of the calendar year, with eight more waiting their turn in early 2023. The interface brings a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a42_is_now_receiving_android_13_with_one_ui_50-news-56769.php

Apple considers shift of iPad manufacturing to India

India is having talks with Apple to start manufacturing iPads, according to two sources quoted by CNBC. Cupertino is in discussions with government officials on whether the plant near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, can take up the production of tablets, but no concrete plans have been laid out yet. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, Apple has been considering diversification of its plants to cut off its dependence on Chinese manufacturing. We already saw the India plant take up AirPods and Beats production, as well as the vanilla iPhone 14, which was a first - up until now, the factory only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_considers_shift_of_ipad_manufacturing_to_india-news-56768.php

Carl Pei confirms Nothing is in talks with US carriers, “Phone (2) isn’t launching anytime soon"

The Nothing Phone (1) is a mid-range smartphone from a company founded by Carl Pei, one of the co-founders of OnePlus. When it launched, the Nothing Phone (1) would not be made available in the US just due to how difficult it is for emerging smartphone brands to be successful in the US market without a major partner as a carrier. In an interview with CNBC, this could change soon. Pei confirms that that Nothing is “in discussions with some carriers in the US to potentially launch a future product there,” and although he didn’t confirm whether it was a smartphone, it’s heavily implied with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/carl_pei_confirms_nothing_is_in_talks_with_us_carriers_phone_2_isnt_launching_anytime_soon-news-56767.php

Google releases its biggest Pixel feature drop yet, and it includes the Pixel Watch

Today is the first Monday of the month, and that means it's time for Google to release its monthly software update for the Pixel phones. Only this time it's special. This, in fact, is the latest Pixel Feature Drop, and not just that, but it's the biggest one of all time. It even includes some new stuff for the recently launched Pixel Watch! Let's get into it then. The December Pixel Feature Drop comes with VPN by Google One at no extra cost for Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro owners. The VPN is "built to help ensure your network traffic can't be tied to your identity", including by Google. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_releases_its_biggest_pixel_feature_drop_yet_and_it_includes_the_pixel_watch-news-56764.php

OnePlus collaborating with Keychron to make a mechanical keyboard

OnePlus today announced ‘OnePlus Featuring’, a co-creation platform where the company will work with different partners on new products. The first company to partner with OnePlus is Keychron on a future computer keyboard. The keyboard, a first for OnePlus, will feature a mechanical key switch design with ability to customize the keys. No further details were mentioned about it, other than it will be available globally early 2023. Mechanical keyboards are a popular category today with a strong enthusiast community. Keychron is a well-known name in this industry, having been in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_to_collaborate_with_keychron_to_make_a_mechanical_keyboard-news-56763.php

DJI Mini 3 leaks: lower price, limited obstacle avoidance, coming later this week

The DJI Mini 3 Pro was unveiled in May, kickstarting the new line in the company's portfolio. Now leaksters have gotten their hands on images and details of the DJI Mini 3. Leaked images of the DJI Mini 3 Like the rest of the series, it weighs 249g to get into the all-important A1 category that allows people to fly it without a certificate. The Pro version started at €830 with the RC-N1 controller, €1,000 with the RC controller and €740 for just the drone. The vanilla version will be a lot cheaper, somewhere in the €400-500 region (though this might be the drone-only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_mini_3_leaks_lower_price_no_auto_obstacle_avoidance_coming_later_this_week-news-56757.php

The Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham limited edition phone is now on pre-order in Europe

Xiaomi partnered with artist Daniel Arsham to create a unique looking version of the Xiaomi 12T Pro. This version is available in limited quantities and is already on pre-order – starting today and ending on December 11 at midnight. There are only 2,000 units available, so if you want one, you shouldn’t put off pre-ordering. The Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition is available in only a few countries too: France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The links will take you to relevant Mi.com pages for each country. You can also go through Highsnobiety. The limited edition costs €900, matching...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_xiaomi_12t_pro_daniel_arsham_limited_edition_phone_is_now_on_preorder_in_europe-news-56756.php

Kuo: Apple AR headset delayed for second half of 2023, shipment forecast lowered

Apple is preparing to launch its first mixed reality headset next year, but a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed the arrival of the product is getting delayed. According to the note shared, mass shipment schedule for main components is scheduled for Q1 2023, but deliveries to clients are postponed from Q2 to the second half of the year, quoting “software-related issues”. Also, forecasts of shipped units were lowered from 800,000-1,200,000 to just 500,000, which is almost half of what was initially targeted. (7/8)The mass shipment schedule of components is still likely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_headset_delayed_for_second_half_of_2023_shipment_forecast_lowered-news-56755.php

Xiaomi 13 Ultra camera specs tipped

The Xiaomi 13 series is expected to debut soon with two models – the vanilla 13 and its Pro sibling. An Ultra variant will join their ranks later on and noted tipster Digital Chat Station shared some key specs for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s camera setup. Based on the new info, Xiaomi 13 Ultra will feature a four-camera setup with the primary 1" sensor (Sony IMX989) from the Xiaomi 12S Ultra retained. The new bit is a gimbal stabilization and PDAF. There’s not much info for the remaining sensors – we get confirmation PDAF autofocus on all four sensors and a dToF (Direct Time-of-Flight)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_ultra_camera_specs_leak-news-56754.php

New nubia Red Magic 8 Pro rumors again suggest 165W fast charging

The gaming brand nubia, partially owned by ZTE, is working on its next flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. A noted tipster now claims the new Red Magic 8 Pro will also bring an improved under-display camera, faster wired charging and a bigger battery. The new smartphone will be shorter, thinner and narrower compared to the current flagship nubia Red Magic 7S Pro. The smaller footprint won’t affect the display - Digital Chat Station says the phone will have a 6.8” OLED flat screen, the same as the predecessor. The selfie camera sensor will retain its 16MP resolution, with changes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_nubia_red_magic_8_pro_rumors_again_suggest_165w_fast_charging-news-56753.php

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 now getting Android 13 and One UI 5.0

Samsung has been going at breakneck speeds with its Android 13 and One UI 5.0 update rollout. After its successor got the update back in mid-November, the Xcover 5 has now started receiving an Android 13, One UI 5.0 OTA. The package is available for the SM-G525F model in a dozen or so European countries. The OTA update also contains November 2022 Android security patches. The Galaxy X Cover 5 is a fairly unremarkable addition to Samsung's rugged lineup that came out last year. Its spotlight feature, of course, is the ability to survive a 1.5m drop, as well as over 30 minutes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_5_now_getting_android_13_and_one_ui_50-news-56748.php

Flashback: the rise (and fall?) of the microSD card

The recent shopping spree had us looking at great deals for microSD cards and with that came the sad realization that many of us no longer have a phone with a memory expansion slot. This sent us on a walk down memory lane to revisit the history of the microSD. A few years ago we did a retrospective of the memory card, covering MMC, SD, Memory Stick and the like. Today we want to focus on microSD exclusively because – for better or for worse – this is the card that won the format wars. That’s ancient history now, we have an article from over a decade ago that chronicled the rising...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_the_rise_and_fall_of_the_microsd_card-news-56723.php

Weekly poll: the Honor Magic Vs and the Honor 80 series are here, who's in?

The first two models of Honor’s new 80-series became available in China this Friday. There is also the SE model, which is coming next week, and a new foldable flagship that is still a month away. Have you put any thought into picking one up? We’ll look at the Honor Magic Vs first. Honor’s engineers did some impressive work and dropped the weight from 288g/293g of the original V (the eco leather version weighs a bit more) to 261g/267g. They achieved it by massively simplifying the hinge, which went from 92 elements to just 4. The hinge still allows the phone to close flatand to open with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_honor_magic_vs_honor_80_series-news-56710.php

Weekly poll results: the vivo X90 Pro+ is showered with love

If you’ve been following the FIFA World Cup you will have seen plenty of ads for the vivo X90 series. One of the three models has proven very well liked in last week’s poll while its two siblings were left in its shadow. We’re talking about the vivo X90 Pro+. Over half the people who voted expressed interest. Another quarter of voters can be swayed in its favor if it performs well in reviews against other camera-first phones with 1” sensors. The vivo X90 series at a glance Since the X80 Pro+ was canceled, the X90 Pro+ is an even bigger upgrade over the 2021 series than it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_vivo_x90_pro_is_showered_with_love-news-56708.php

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Amazon in Germany, the US, the UK and India

The Black Friday craziness is behind us, so now we can go back to regular browsing for deals – it never hurts to have a look, even if it’s not a major shopping holiday. Here are the best deals from Amazon we picked out for Germany, the US, the UK and India. Germany USA The UK India Germany Apple rarely offers discounts, especially on current models. However, you can save a few euro by going through a different retailer. For example, a 128GB iPhone 14 Plus goes for €1,080 on Amazon Germany, if you pick up the black one. On Apple.com that same unit will cost you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_the_best_smartphone_deals_from_amazon_in_germany_the_us_the_uk_and_india-news-56740.php

Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition hands-on review

Last week brought us announcement Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition and we not get to check the limited edition smartphone in person. The unique design, developed in collaboration with the contemporary artist is manufactured in just 2,000 units and we were lucky to get one of those at the office. The official launch is scheduled for December 16 and the limited edition will only be available in Europe. For the Xiaomi 12T Pro, Daniel Arsham went with his signature “aging” technique to make the green phone look as if it was made from copper and aged in open air. The retail box...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12t_pro_daniel_arsham_edition_handson_review-news-56728.php

Google celebrates 30 years of SMS with end-to-end encryption for group chats in Messages app

Short Messaging Service, popularly known as SMS, turned 30 today, and to celebrate its birthday, Google announced that its Messages app will support end-to-end encryption for group chats over the coming weeks - a feature that's been available for one-on-one conversations for a couple of years. However, end-to-end encryption for group chats is only open to Messages users enrolled in the beta program, so if you want to try it, you'll have to participate in the beta program. You can head this way to learn more about the beta program for the Messages app. In addition to announcing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_message_app_end_to_end_encryption_group_chats-news-56749.php

Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ gets One UI 5 in the US, S21 FE receives it in India

Samsung rolled out the Android 13-based One UI 5 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra last month in Europe. And now the Korean conglomerate has released the stable One UI 5 for the carrier-locked Tab S8 series units in the US. The Galaxy Tab S8+ on Xfinity Mobile's network sporting model code SM-X808U is receiving the update with firmware version X808USQU2BVK4 and November 2022 Android security patch, while the rollout for the vanilla and Ultra models with firmware version ending with BVK4 will commence soon. In addition to releasing the One UI 5 update for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_series_galaxy_s21_fe_android_13_one_ui_5_stable_update-news-56746.php