Jio has new 2.5GB/day data plans starting from INR 349

Jio is adding new prepaid plans to its portfolio. Both plans offer 2.5GB of data a day and cost INR 349 and INR 899, respectively. The INR 349 plan has a validity of 30 days and includes a total of 75GB of data (2.5GB/day), 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calls. The INR 899 plan has a validity of 90 days and includes a total of 225GB of data (2.5GB/day), 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calls. These prepaid plans are joining the existing INR 2023 plan, which offers the same 2.5GB/day data cap (630GB in total), 100 SMS, and unlimited voice calls for a period of 252 days. By...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jio_has_new_25gb_day_data_plans_starting_from_inr_349-news-57282.php

Oppo Reno8 T series is coming soon, design and colors officially revealed

The Oppo Reno8 T series we've been hearing about for over a week now is "coming soon." This revelation comes from Oppo's Indonesian branch, which also set up a promo page for the Reno8 T series on its official website, corroborating the lineup's previous design leaks and color options. The Reno8 T series, touted as "The Portrait Expert," will have 4G and 5G models. The smartphones listed on Oppo's website and online store aren't explicitly mentioned as 4G or 5G versions. But rumors claim the black and orange-colored smartphones - having flat screens with punch holes in the top-left -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno8_t_4g_5g_design_colors-news-57281.php

Render of Mobvoi’s Wear OS 3 smartwatch leaks

Following the announcement or Qualcomm’s new lineup of new chipsets for wearables back in July, Mobvoi was among the first to confirm that its next generation smartwatch would arrive packing Qualcomm’s new wearable chipset. Although it hasn’t officially been named, leaker Kuba Wojciechowski posted an alleged render of what’s being called the “Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5”. For the same reason that smartphone OEMs skip using the number “4” on their products (tetraphobia), it’s believed that Mobvoi will skip the fourth version and just call it the 5. ⌚️ Leak: Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 - one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/render_of_mobvois_wear_os_3_smartwatch_leaks-news-57280.php

Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro certified by NBTC and BIS, global launch nearing

In December, Xiaomi took the wraps off its latest high-end smartphone pair, the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. That unveiling was only for the Chinese market, however, and we're still waiting on these two being introduced to global markets. That may happen sooner, rather than later, now that the global models of these phones are starting to get certified in countries other than China. The global Xiaomi 13 Pro has been spotted both in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as well as the Thai NBTC. The model number for this phone is 2210132G. The Xiaomi 13 was also certified by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_and_13_pro_certified_by_nbtc_and_bis_global_launch_nearing-news-57279.php

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G passes through the FCC with support for 25W wired charging

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A34 has been spotted at the FCC recently, gaining one more necessary certification for its launch, which should be happening very soon. The device is revealed by the FCC process to have support for 25W wired charging. It was also recently given the go-ahead by the Bureau of Indian Standards. According to a benchmark run of a prototype A34, the phone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 1080 SoC. However, this may vary by market, with some places presumably getting an Exynos 1380 instead. Based on past rumors we expect the handset to rock triple rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a34_5g_passes_through_the_fcc_with_support_for_25w_wired_charging-news-57278.php

YouTube Music opens Listening Room with a free 1 year subscription in return for feedback

The developers behind YouTube Music have announced a new Listening Room - a Discord channel for users to give feedback on early access features. Anyone can apply and they'll need to answer a questionnaire about their musical type and their subscription of choice. The requirements are that you have to be a lover of music, give regular feedback through conversations and polls, and use YouTube Music as your primary audio streaming service for a year (though you're free to continue using another service at the same time). If accepted, that 1 year comes for free as part of the program, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_music_opens_listening_room_with_a_free_year_subscription_in_return_for_feedback_-news-57275.php

Indian iQOO Neo7's design and colors revealed, it's a rebranded Neo7 SE

vivo sub-brand iQOO will introduce the Neo7 in India on February 16, which will be different from the Neo7 launched in China last October since the Chinese Neo7 is powered by the Dimensity 9000+ SoC while the Indian Neo7 will come with the Dimensity 8200 at the helm. The brand also confirmed that Indian Neo7 will support 120W charging, suggesting it could be a rebranded Neo7 SE unveiled in China last month. While iQOO hasn't detailed Indian Neo7's specs sheet yet, it today revealed the smartphone's screen specs, design, and color options, which pretty much confirms the Neo7 Indian...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo7_india_specs_design_colors-news-57268.php

Sony announces 13 more launch titles for the PlayStation VR2, the total is now over 30

When Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR2, it announced several launch titles including heavy-hitters like Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil: Village and No Man’s Sky. Since then it added 11 more titles to the list and has confirmed that Grand Turismo 7 will also be part of the VR experience through a free update. All racing modes will be supported except for split-screen multiplayer for obvious reasons (online multiplayer will work, though). Anyway, Sony keeps expanding the list of launch titles. The PSVR2 is set to ship on February 22, these games will be released through...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_13_more_launch_titles_for_the_playstation_vr2_the_total_is_now_over_30-news-57266.php

Twitter terminates third-party clients access after new developer rules

Twitter updated its Developer Agreement, essentially blocking third-party clients for good. Platforms like Twitterriffic and Fenix are now practically unusable, as they no longer have API access and were shut out earlier this week. The new rules state that it is not allowed to “create or attempt to create a substitute or similar service or product to the Twitter Applications”. Developers of such apps were simply told their platforms are now “suspended”. Twitter is enforcing its long-standing API rules. That may result in some apps not working.— Twitter Dev (@TwitterDev) January 17, 2023...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_terminates_thirdparty_clients_access_after_new_developer_rules-news-57265.php

T-Mobile reveals 37 million accounts got their data stolen by a hacker

T-Mobile experienced a second breach in security in less than 18 months. The carrier revealed that a hacker stole data, including names, birth dates, and phone numbers, from 37 million customer accounts. The “bad actor” was initially found to obtain data on January 5, and the carrier plugged the hole with help from outside cybersecurity experts by the next day. According to the telecom, there was no evidence its security systems were compromised, and the mechanism the hacker used did not reveal more sensitive data like social security numbers, government identification numbers,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_reveals_37_million_accounts_got_their_data_stolen_by_a_hacker-news-57264.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite gets Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update

Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) last month, and now it's the 2022 model that's getting a taste of Android 13 and One UI 5.0. The update is rolling out for the LTE model (SM-P615) and has firmware version P615XXU4FWA5. It comes with a new taskbar for the tablet and improves multi-tasking. The update also brings a refreshed lock screen customization menu and performance optimization to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. However, the One UI 5.0 update comes with the dated November 2022 security patch when some Samsung devices have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_lite_2020_android_13_one_ui_5_update-news-57263.php

Realme GT Neo 5 seemingly passes through Geekbench with 16GB of RAM

Realme's upcoming GT Neo 5 has been leaking a lot lately, ahead of what could be an official introduction at MWC in Barcelona next month. The phone is officially confirmed to be the first one to sport 240W fast wired charging, and according to various leaks it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. A prototype GT Neo 5 has allegedly been spotted in the Geekbench online database today, achieving a 1,279 single-core score and a 3,902 multi-core score. The prototype in question has 16GB of RAM on board, and runs Android 13, unsurprisingly. Its model number is RMX3708,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_5_seemingly_passes_through_geekbench_with_16gb_of_ram-news-57262.php

Here's the upcoming Poco X5 in cricketer Hardik Pandya's hand

The Poco X5 has been on a constant diet of certifications recently, before its official launch that should happen soon. But little did we know that cricket stars already had access to it, even if it's not official yet! Case in point: here's Hardik Pandya carrying what seems to look like the upcoming X-series device from Poco, taking a call on it without trying to hide it in any way. That gets us to believe that Poco and Pandya have a partnership going on, which if you're a cricket fan you may or may not be happy about. Hardik Pandya handling what looks like the Poco X5 Will we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_upcoming_poco_x5_in_cricketer_hardik_pandyas_hand-news-57261.php

Redmi Note 12 series hits record sales in India in the first week since launch

The Redmi Note series has been highly successful in India, reaching 72 million lifetime sales last year. The latest generation went on sale in the country on January 11 and it has already made its mark on the market – Xiaomi sold a record ₹3 billion worth of phones in under a week. ₹3 billion worth of Redmi Note 12 series phones have been sold in India in under a week The Redmi Note 12 series was hotly anticipated, Xiaomi India's CMO, revealed that even before the series went on sale, online retailers had accumulated over 8 million searches for the Redmi Note 12 models. Anyway,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_12_series_hits_record_sales_in_india_in_the_first_week_since_launch-news-57252.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 series US pricing leaks

Following yesterday's price leak for the Galaxy S23 series in Australia, a new post from Reddit shows what is allegedly US pricing from an internal Verizon document. The good news for potential S23 buyers in the US is that Samsung will not raise prices on the new models compared to last year’s S22 series. Leaked Galaxy S23 sreies Verizon document Taking a closer look at the leaked document Samsung Diamond appears to be the internal codename for the new S23 series with DM1 being the Galaxy S23 while DM2 is the S23+ and DM3 is the S23 Ultra. The baseline Galaxy S23 will start at $799...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_series_us_pricing_leaks-news-57251.php

iOS 16.3 is launching next week with several fixes

Apple’s new iOS 16.3 software update will bring key fixes once it arrives next week. It will remove the horizontal lines appearing temporarily on the screen and fix the lock screen and its widget. It will also have support for the new 2nd-gen HomePod and physical security keys. Apple identified the horizontal lines on some iPhone 14 Pro Max that appeared during phone wake-ups or restarts, and is about to issue a fix. The iOS 16.3 Beta revealed the new update will also address the bug where the wallpaper on the lock screen sometimes appeared black. The Home Lock Screen widget that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_bringing_several_fixes_with_ios_163_launching_next_week-news-57250.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 series to use a customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with higher clock speed

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S23 series at its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1. The lineup is expected to consist of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, rumored to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood. However, a new report by 9to5Google claims the Galaxy S23 trio will be powered by a customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a higher clock speed. The publication claims to have seen documentation that reveals the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 used in the Galaxy S23 series smartphones will be called "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy" and will have a clock...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_series_customized_snapdragon_8_gen_2-news-57249.php

Apple is reportedly working on a smart display for smart home control

Apple just introduced its latest smart speaker earlier today, but the company's plans for the smart home are much grander, a new report reveals. According to the omnipresent "people with knowledge of the plans", Apple is working on a bunch of devices that will make it better compete with Google and Amazon in the space. The upcoming push will start with a smart display that will essentially be a low-end iPad that you can mount on walls or elsewhere using "magnetic fasteners". This will be able to control your smart home products such as thermostats and lights, play videos, and handle...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_reportedly_working_on_a_smart_display_for_smart_home_control-news-57248.php

Twitter Blue is now available as annual subscription too

After the mess that was the revamped Twitter Blue subscription service with a slew of fake accounts impersonating celebrities and corporations worldwide causing chaos, the service was relaunched in December. Now, the platform is offering an annual subscription in addition to the monthly one. The monthly subscription in the US, for example, costs $8 per month or $11 if you are an iOS user, while an annual payment of $84 will grant you with a blue badge for a year. That makes about $7 per month, which isn't that big of a discount, but it's still something if are a "hardcore" user and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_blue_is_now_available_as_annual_subscription_too-news-57246.php

Apple also developing a cheaper mixed-reality headset

Apple is expected to launch a flagship-tier mixed-reality headset sometime this year. The price of the Reality Pro is said to be around $3,000, and today The Information reveals Cupertino wants to launch a more affordable product that will be closer to the Meta Quest Pro headset, currently priced at $1,500. Bloomberg also chimed in on the matter, revealing the majority of the Apple Technology Development Group is working on two devices, and the lower-tier headset could arrive in 2024. Apple VR headset sketch (Image: The Information) The Apple Reality Pro is expected to have 4K...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_developing_a_cheaper_mixedreality_headset-news-57233.php

New Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ leak leaves little to the imagination

Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy S23 series on February 1 at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco. While not explicitly confirmed by Samsung, the company is expected to introduce three new smartphones - Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. We've already heard quite a few things about the S23 trio, but the latest leak by German blog WinFuture leaves little to the imagination about the regular and Plus models. Official press renders of the Galaxy S23 trio have leaked already, so we know what these S23 series smartphones will look like, but today's leak corroborates the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_galaxy_s23_plus_leaked_full_specs_images-news-57232.php

Twitter confirms why some third-party apps aren’t working anymore

On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter confirms why users are unable to access Twitter using third-party apps. As per a Tweet by @TwitterDev, the platform is now enforcing “long-standing API rules” that prompted Twitter to sever these third-party apps’ interface with the API. What are the rules— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) January 17, 2023 Third-party apps with access to Twitter API first went offline last Thursday. The Verge spoke to Paul Haddad, co-creator of Tweetbot, who reported that he still hasn’t heard back from Twitter about the exact rules that were supposedly broken. We still heard...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_confirms_why_some_thirdparty_apps_arent_working_anymore-news-57231.php

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra now rumored to come with a price hike

As we're getting ever closer to the grand February 1 unveiling event, more and more details about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 devices are leaking every day - and sometimes even multiple times per day. This one is not great news, however. According to a new report, based on pricing information for Australia, this year's Samsung flagships will be more expensive than last year's. In Australia, the price hike is AUD 100 for every model and every variation of each model. Now, AUD 100 currently translates into about $70 US, or €65. For what it's worth, such direct 'translations' from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_s23_and_s23_ultra_now_rumored_to_come_with_a_price_hike-news-57230.php

Canalys: Apple won the market share game in Q4 2022, Samsung took the whole year

Canalys is out today with its joint report focusing on both the smartphone share numbers of the fourth quarter of last year (October to December), as well as performance during the full year. Overall, the picture is pretty grim for handset vendors. The market shrunk 17% in Q4, compared to Q4 2021. Full year shipments declined by 11%, to fewer than 1.2 billion. Apple won the market share game in Q4, as it usually does, influenced by the launch of its newest iPhones, only this time it recorded its highest ever market share: 25%. Samsung was second with 20%, Xiaomi came in third with 11%,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_apple_won_the_market_share_game_in_q4_2022_samsung_took_the_whole_year-news-57229.php

Samsung CEO promises new performance standards, environmental commitment ahead of Galaxy S23 launch

Samsung's CEO, TM Roh, came up with a blog post ahead of the Unpacked event on February 1, where we'll see the Galaxy S23 series' debut. It talks the company's plans for the future, promises new performance standards and environmental commitment. In the post, TM Roh talks about new performance standards, not only in terms of raw performance but also when it comes to camera capabilities. He says that the new Galaxy S23 series will deliver an even smarter, more refined camera experience made possible through various hardware and software upgrades. So new and improved camera software and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_ceo_promises_new_performance_standards_environmental_commitment-news-57227.php

EU antitrust commission to object Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

Last January Microsoft offered to buy Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, but that's still facing various issues and it's not finalized. The latest obstacle comes from the EU commissions, which isn't convinced the acquisition will do the market any good. According to people familiar with the matter, EU's antitrust commission has serious concerns and is readying a statement of objections against the deal. The commission has set April 11 as the final deadline for its final decision on the deal. Here's what Microsoft had to say about this: We continue working with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/eu_antitrust_commission_has_its_doubts_about_microsofts_acquisition_of_activision-news-57222.php

Apple MacBook Pro with Wi-Fi 6E certified ahead of imminent launch

An unreleased Apple MacBook Pro model bearing the A2779 model number was certified by the Canada Radio Equipment List database. The device in question is believed to be the M2 Pro/M2 Max MacBook Pro and the certification reveals it will support Wi-Fi 6E connectivity making it the first MacBook to do so. Apple MacBook Pro A2779 on Canada Radio Equipment List database For reference, the latest iPad Pro models that launched back in October are the only Apple devices that currently support the Wi-Fi 6E standard. According to 9to5Mac, Apple could announce the new 14" and 16" M2 Pro/M2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_macbook_pro_with_wifi_6e_certified_ahead_of_imminent_launch-news-57219.php

Samsung unveils 5G-connected Galaxy Book2 Go with Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

A few weeks ago Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book2 Go, a thin and light ARM-powered Windows laptop based on the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3. While the chipset supports 5G, the original model did not make use of that and offered only local connectivity. Today the company unveiled a 5G version of the laptop. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G is a dual-SIM device and can combine a physical SIM and an eSIM (note that only single-standby is supported). The 5G connection uses the sub-6GHz bands. In addition to that, the laptop can connect to Wi-Fi 6E networks and knows some neat tricks if you have other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_5gconnected_galaxy_book2_go_with_snapdragon_7c_gen_3-news-57216.php

Samsung introduces 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor for Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Electronics announced its latest 200 MP sensor today, named ISOCELL HP2. It is 1/1.3” in size with 0.6μm pixels and comes with brand-new technology for expanding the dynamic range and enhance color reproduction. The name HP2 might suggest the new sensor is somehow worse than the 200MP ISOCELL HP3, but in reality, the number only relates to the size of the individual pixels. The company said in a press release that the new sensor “harnesses Samsung’s high-resolution image sensor technologies and know-how at the cutting edge for epic details", meaning this is the best product of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_its_best_200_mp_sensor_isocell_hp2_galaxy_s23_ultra-news-57214.php

Samsung Galaxy Book3 series specs and poster leak

Samsung is holding a big launch conference on February 1 where we’ll see the debut of the Galaxy S23 series. The new phones will be joined by an all-new lineup of Galaxy Book laptops (which you can already reserve) and we now have more details on their specs as well as another leaked poster. Samsung will announce a five-model strong Galaxy Book3 lineup with the Book3, Book3 360, Book3 Pro, Book3 Pro 360 and Book3 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra design on FCC database Galaxy Book3 and Book3 360 will be available in 15-inch screen sizes while the Book3 Pro will be available...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_book3_series_specs_and_poster_leak_-news-57213.php

New updates bring camera zoom control to Galaxy Watch5, 360 Audio Recording to Buds2 Pro

Last week, Samsung announced it would release software updates that would bring 360 Audio Recording to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and camera zoom capability to the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch4 series. Well, the rollout has begun as the Galaxy Watch5 in the US has received a new software update with firmware version R900XXU1AWA3 that lets the smartwatch's users control the zoom level of the connected smartphone's camera through the Camera Controller on the wearable. This can be done with a simple pinch of the watch face or turning the rotating virtual bezel. However, this feature will only work with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch5_camera_zoom_control_galaxy_buds2_pro_360_audio_recording-news-57212.php

OnePlus 11R production allegedly starts in India, launching in April or May

The OnePlus 11R keeps getting closer and closer. Today a new report claims that production for the model started in India. The phone is rumored to make its debut in the country in April or May. The existence of the OnePlus 11R 5G has also been confirmed by the moniker being spotted on the OnePlus website. According to a previous rumor, the OnePlus 11R may be the global version of the handset that's to be sold as the OnePlus Ace 2 in China. The OnePlus 11R will be a more affordable high-end device to complement the all-out flagship OnePlus 11 in the company's portfolio. The OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_11r_production_allegedly_starts_in_india_launching_in_april_or_may-news-57211.php

Samsung brings Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A23 5G to India

Samsung is expanding its 5G portfolio in India with two affordable smartphones - the Galaxy A14 5G and the Galaxy A23 5G. Sales will begin on Wednesday, January 18, on Samsung.com via Live Commerce. Other online and offline stores will offer the smartphones starting Friday, January 20. The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G was first introduced in September 2022 with a 5,000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 695 chipset. It will be sold in India in two memory combinations - 6/128 GB and 8/128 GB, while color choices are Silver, Light Blue, and Orange. Prices are INR22,999 ($280/€260) and INR24,999...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_brings_galaxy_a14_5g_and_galaxy_a23_5g_to_india-news-57205.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 to bring new hinge design to hide the display crease

One of the big gripes with Samsung foldables is that they still bring a noticeable creases on their main displays but that might change with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold5. A new report from Naver News suggests that Samsung will bring a new waterdrop hinge mechanism on the upcoming Z Fold model, which will eliminate the infamous screen crease while allowing the panel to fold completely flat. Samsung Display "droplet" foling display hinge patent from 2016 The new hinge mechanism will see the folding display form a droplet shape inside the hinge body, preventing the crease between the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold5_to_bring_new_hinge_design_to_hide_the_display_crease_-news-57204.php

Trendforce: Over 18 million foldables to be shipped in 2023, up 44% from last year

Trendforce published a report predicting that shipments of foldables will increase 44% YoY in 2023. The improved sales will affect the market for hinges in foldable OLED smartphones and will reach $500 million. Last year saw 12.8 million shipped foldable smartphones, which will jump to over 18.5 million for the calendar 2023, forecasted Trendforce. Samsung sold 82% of all foldables in 2022 because other makers like Xiaomi, Oppo, and vivo are selling their devices in only in China and in limited quantities. The numbers on foldable sales are just a by-product of the Trendforce...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trendforce_over_18_million_foldables_to_be_shipped_in_2023_up_44_from_last_year-news-57202.php

vivo brings iQOO Neo7 to India on February 16

The iQOO Neo7 smartphone was announced in October with a Dimensity 9000+ chipset. Since then, we’ve seen an SE version and a Racing variant join the family, but none of them are available outside of China. This is finally about to change, as the vivo brand revealed the iQOO Neo7 5G is arriving in India on February 16. The South-Asian country might be the first international market for this promising smartphone as we are yet to hear anything official from any other region. All three iQOO Neo7 smartphones have the same footprint, screen, battery capacity and fast charging. The big...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_brings_iqoo_neo7_to_india_on_february_16-news-57201.php

Stable MIUI 14 reaches Xiaomi 12 phones globally

The MIUI 14 was announced a month ago and immediately reached some Xiaomi smartphones in China. Today, we received a report that a stable global version is also out, and Xiaomi 12 flagships are the first to get it. The new user interface is based on Android 13 and brings the latest January 2023 security update. The stable version for Xiaomi 12 phones outside China is currently available for users who were in the beta testing period. It can be downloaded from the MIUI database and is around 4.43 GB in size. The full version number is MIUI 14.0.2.0 (TLCMIXM) and is only for Xiaomi 12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_miui_14_reaches_xiaomi_12_phones_globally-news-57200.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 2

As we reach the half-way point of January we have a rather unusual leader. Not that Samsung's Galaxy A5x series aren't used to topping our trending chart - no other series has more regular presence there, but it's unusual for them to do so before they've hit the shelves. Well, the Galaxy A54 changes that, edging the Redmi Note 12 Pro for the victory. Another rumored phone got enough attention to round up the podium, although Galaxy S23 Ultra is the kind of high-profile phone that's semi-expected to get people talking before its launch. The current Galaxy S22 Ultra sits in fourth, ahead...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_2-news-57199.php

Week 2 in review: Galaxy S23 series' are coming on February 1

Ever since September, every end-of-the-week recap we've done has featured at least some Galaxy S23 stories. It gets to the point that you'd think we've seen all the Galaxy S23 series leaks possible, yet week after week we get new elements of the puzzle. The biggest of the many S23 stories this week was the confirmation that Samsung officially confirmed it will hold the series announcement on February 1. The Unpacked event will begin at 6 PM UTC and will be streamed live. And Samsung opened the booking for the S23 series at the same time. Earlier in the week, we got official promo videos...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_2_in_review_galaxy_s23_series_dummies_teasers_press_materials_galore-news-57189.php

Weekly poll: what is the ideal screen size for a smartphone?

The idea of the perfect screen size for a smartphone keeps changing – which is to say that it keeps growing. Back in 2017 it was 5.2”, which grew to 6” in 2019, then in 2020 it was somewhere between 5.9” and 6.5” (leaning towards the lower end). Has this trend continued since or have we finally reached a physical limit? A report from this week suggests that Samsung may axe the Galaxy S24+. Since the Galaxy S10 the S-series has offered small, medium and large options. However, unconfirmed info claims that the Galaxy S22+ was the least popular of the three and if the S23+ underperforms, then...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_what_is_the_ideal_screen_size_for_a_smartphone-news-57173.php

The Stadia controller will soon be usable with Bluetooth

Last year, Google announced that it will be winding down its Stadia service on January 18, 2023. This left many questions in its wake, including what will happen to the Stadia controller, which was tied to the service. Google has now announced that it will be releasing a self-serve tool that will allow customers to enable Bluetooth on the Stadia controller. This was a dormant feature of the controller that was disabled in firmware. We've also got Bluetooth news: next week we'll be releasing a self-serve tool to enable Bluetooth connections on your Stadia Controller. We'll share details...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_stadia_controller_will_soon_be_usable_with_bluetooth-news-57198.php

Weekly poll results: OnePlus 11 future still in the balance

Last week’s poll shows that people are intrigued by the OnePlus 11, but it will need to prove itself – nearly 40% of those who voted in the poll say they will wait for thorough reviews of the new flagship before deciding whether to get one. OnePlus is trying something different with this generation, it dropped the price, but that also required cutting back on some features. That feels more like the OnePlus of previous years. Dropping down to a 2x tele lens, losing the IP68 rating, USB 3, wireless charging and a few other cutbacks don’t sit well with a fairly large portion of voters....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_resultsoneplus_11_future_still_in_the_balance-news-57156.php

Flashback: the Lightning connector was ahead of its time but is now obsolete

The iPod was revolutionary not because it could play MP3s, but because of how easy it made it to organize and load a whole music library into a pocketable device. There were MP3 players before it, including ones with more storage – as that infamous Slashdot comment mentions, the Creative Nomad could fit more songs. However, in typical Apple fashion it was the ease of use that made the iPod so successful. Part of the credit goes to iTunes, of course, but we think the connector was important too. After all, you have to transfer gigabytes worth of songs from your computer to the player. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_the_lightning_connector-news-57175.php

Massive leak reveals global Moto G53 and G73 specs and design

The Tech Outlook in collaboration with @evleaks published an extensive leak on the upcoming Moto G53 and G73. We are talking about the global versions, as the G53 is already out in China. Anyway, the Moto G73 looks the same as the current Moto G72 in terms of design and will also be made of plastic. The color shown in the renders is Meteorite Gray. Hardware-wise, the device features a 6.5-inch, 120Hz IPS LCD panel with 1080p x 2400px resolution. A MediaTek Dimensity 930 SoC will be running the show coupled with either 6 or 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable internal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/massive_leak_reveals_global_moto_g53_and_g73_specs_and_design-news-57197.php