ZTE AxonPad's launch date, design, and colors revealed

ZTE has announced it will introduce a new tablet dubbed ZTE AxonPad on April 12 in China at an event that will begin at 1:30PM local time. The company also shared an image revealing the AxonPad's design and color options. The ZTE AxonPad has uniform bezels surrounding the screen, and the antenna lines on the top and bottom of the tablet confirm it has a metal build. The AxonPad features two cameras (one each on the front and back) and four speakers (two each on the top and bottom) and charges through a USB-C port. ZTE AxonPad is coming on April 12 The AxonPad runs MyOS and...

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Samsung Galaxy A34 in for review

We have the latest entry to our review with us today and it's no other than the Galaxy A34. It comes in a compact box, which contains a USB cable, a SIM tool and nothing else. This is one of the two latest A-series Galaxies by Samsung. We already reviewed the Galaxy A54. Despite sitting higher in the product rage, that one actually has a smaller display than the Galaxy A34's 6.6" 1080p Super AMOLED unit. The two are nicely matched at 120Hz refresh rate, though. Like the A54, the Galaxy A34 has an ample 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging. We expect solid battery life, especially...

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Google rolls out a camera update to Pixel 6 series, improves Night Sight

The new and improved Night Sight was first announced and debuted with the Pixel 7 series and as promised, the company is now bringing the latest camera feature set to its older Pixel 6 family. However, as 9to5Google noted, the new zoom bar we saw on the Pixel 7 phones didn't make it to the Pixel 6. In any case, the Night Sight improvements are no small feat. It's now faster as it requires a 50% shorter exposure time. As a result, Night Sight photos have less blur and are noticeably sharper. In addition to the dedicated night mode, Google worked on the HDR+ with Bracketing to reduce...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_rolls_out_a_camera_update_to_pixel_6_series_improves_night_sight-news-58175.php

Possible Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE/Lite models spotted on Geekbench

We recently saw the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9 Ultra on Geekbench sporting model designations SM-X716B and SM-X916B, respectively. Now two more Samsung devices believed to be the Galaxy Tab S9 FE/Lite have popped up on Geekbench. One has model code SM-X516B, and another has SM-X616B. Both devices are powered by the Exynos 1380 SoC and run Android 13. However, SM-X516B has 6GB of RAM onboard while SM-X616B has 8GB. They also have different scores. The SM-X516B scored higher, but these are likely pre-production units, so it's best to wait for the retail versions to judge their...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe_lite_specs_geekbench-news-58174.php

Realme Narzo N55 will come with a punch-hole display and Mini Capsule

The Realme Narzo N55 launching on April 12 will come with dual rear cameras, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and 33W SuperVOOC charging. Realme also showed us the Narzo N55's back and confirmed the smartphone would come in blue and black colors. Now the brand has shared a short video showing us the Narzo N55's front side, revealing that the smartphone will pack a punch-hole display. The Realme Narzo N55 will also come with Apple's Dynamic Island-like Mini Capsule we first saw on the Realme C55 launched last month. You can watch the teaser below. The overall design of...

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Here's the iPhone 15 Pro in newly leaked high quality renders

Back in February, we saw the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro in some rough CAD-based renders, and then again in its rumored 'hero color', a deep red. Today the same source of the previous renders is back with many more, and these are much more polished, and, dare we say it, high quality. So here's our best look yet at Apple's next high-end smartphone, due to launch (most likely) in September. The iPhone 15 Pro will have a titanium frame, with a rounder-edged design, hopefully putting to rest users' concerns regarding the current models and their sharp edges. The size of the individual...

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and Nord Buds 2 go on open sale in India starting April 11

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones unveiled a few days ago will go on open sale in India starting April 11. The Nord Buds 2 come in Thunder Grey and Lightning White colors, costing INR2,999 ($37/€34). On the other hand, the Nord CE 3 Lite comes in Chromatic Gray and Pastel Lime colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB, priced at INR19,999 ($245/€225) and INR21,999 ($270/€245), respectively. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12198, 1#] Both products will be available through Amazon.in, partner retail stores, and OnePlus' official Indian website and Experience...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_3_lite_5g_nord_buds_2_india_price_offers_sale_date-news-58166.php

Poco C51 goes official with Helio G36 and 5,000mAh battery

The Poco C51 debuted today as the latest budget entry in Poco’s C-series. It brings a 6.52-inch LCD with HD+ resolution, a Helio G36 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. Poco C51 in Power Black and Royal Blue The device comes in a single 6GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. Storage is expandable via the microSD card slot. The software side is covered by Android 13 (Go edition) while the 5,000 mAh battery supports 10W charging via the bundled charger. There’s a 5MP front-facing camera housed in the waterdrop notch while the back brings an 8MP primary cam and a VGA sensor for depth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c51_goes_official_with_helio_g36_and_5000_mah_battery-news-58163.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9 Ultra appear on Geekbench

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to bring at least three entries with the Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra and we now have more details on the vanilla and Ultra models thanks to their Geekbench 6 listings. Galaxy Tab S9 (SM-X716B) is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset with the main Cortex-X3 core clocked at 3.36 GHz and 8GB RAM. The device managed an impressive 1,929 points single-core score and a 4,735-point multi-core score. The listing also confirms the tablet is running Android 13 presumably with One UI 5.1 on top. Based on recent rumors Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_and_tab_s9_ultra_appear_on_geekbench-news-58161.php

vivo is working on X90S flagship with upcoming Dimensity 9200+

The vivo X90 series has not been around for long, but we might be getting an updated model very soon. According to Digital Chat Station, there will be a refresh model called vivo X90S, powered by the yet unannounced Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ chipset. The X90S will be the second phone after the iQOO Neo8 Pro that vivo will announce with the upcoming chipset. The leakster claimed the AnTuTu score of the Dimensity will be hither than the conventional Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with the largest core being slightly more powerful. The Dimensity 9200+ will reach the around 1,350,000 points on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_is_working_on_x90s_flagship_with_unannounced_dimensity_9200-news-58160.php

Realme Narzo N55 teased in new color, charging speed confirmed

Realme yesterday announced it would introduce the Narzo N55 on April 12 as the "Next-Gen Fast Charging Leader," but didn't reveal how fast it will charge. Thanks to Amazon.in, we now know the Realme Narzo N55 will support 33W SuperVOOC charging. The online retailer also revealed that the Realme Narzo N55 would charge up to 50% in 29 minutes, but we don't know how long it will take for a full charge. What's also unknown is its battery capacity. Realme already gave us a glimpse of the Narzo N55 yesterday as it shared a teaser image showing the smartphone in Prime Blue color, sporting...

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Motorola Edge 40 Pro review

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Samsung and AMD extend licensing agreement for Radeon graphics in future Exynos chipsets

Samsung and AMD have agreed to extend their strategic partnership from 2019 which will see AMD Radeon graphics technology utilized in Samsung Exynos chipsets. The new multi-year partnership is said to bring several generations of high-performance and ultra-low-power AMD Radeon graphics solutions to Exynos chipsets for console-level graphics quality and optimized power consumption. Together with AMD, Samsung has been revolutionizing mobile graphics, including our recent collaboration that brought ray-tracing capability to mobile processors for the first time in the industry. Drawing on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_and_amd_extend_licensing_agreement_for_radeon_graphics_in_future_exynos_chipsets-news-58146.php

Xiaomi 13 Ultra is launching globally this month

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra was clearly the flagship with the best camera when it arrived, but for some reason, the maker decided to make the phone exclusive to China. This will change with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, as the phone was just announced to arrive globally this month. See you this month!#Leica @Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/lerxq3Nxas— Leica Camera AG (@leica_camera) April 6, 2023 The confirmation comes from Xiaomi’s page on Weibo and Leica's profile on Twitter where the company also confirmed the Leica partnership will continue with the Ultra. It will have a unique and first-in-the-world...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_ultra_is_launching_globally_this_month-news-58147.php

Realme Narzo N55 is coming on April 12, design revealed

Realme teased the Narzo N55 earlier this week, and today the brand announced it will unveil the Narzo N55 on April 12 in India, marking the debut of the N series. Realme is touting the Narzo N55 as the "Next-Gen Fast Charging Leader," which will provide a unique experience to the users with its "sleek design and cutting-edge features." The fastest-charging smartphone in the Narzo series right now is the Narzo 20 Pro, launched in September 2020 with 65W charging, so it remains to be seen how fast the Narzo N55 will go. The media invite we received from Realme says the Narzo N55 will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_n55_launch_date_design-news-58145.php

More vivo X Fold2 specs confirmed:- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 120W charging

The vivo X Fold2 is expected this month, and presentation slides, likely designated for salespeople, leaked online. The key features listed in the photos were already revealed through previous leaks, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the 120W charging. The internal E6 AMOLED screen of the vivo X Fold2 will measure 8.03”, support 120Hz refresh rate and offer a resolution of 2160 x 1916 pixels. According to vivo, the brightness will reach 1800 nits, which is extremely high, even if this number likely refers to peak brightness. The cover screen will have another E6 panel by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_vivo_x_fold2_key_specs_confirm_expectations__snapdragon_8_gen_2_120w_charging-news-58144.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra gets the major camera-improving update in India

The major camera-improving update for the Galaxy S23 series released by Samsung in South Korea last week and Europe a few days ago is now seeding in India. Albeit only for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at the moment. The update comes with firmware version S918BXXU1AWC8 and weighs about 930MB in size. Its changelog doesn't mention anything about improvements to the Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera, but Samsung detailed those last week, so we know what to expect. And in case you are unaware, you can check the image below to see what camera improvements and fixes the update brings to the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_ultra_camera_improvements_april_2023_update_india-news-58143.php

Infinix Note 30 surfaces with a Helio G99 chip, taller display

What comes after 12? If you ask Infinix the answer may be 30. A few months ago the company released a 2023 variant of the Note 12, now an Infinix Note 30 (aka Infinix-X6833B) has surfaced on the Google Play Console. The company was the first to release a phone with the Helio G99 chipset, that was the Note 12 Pro in July of 2022. The same chipset was part of the upgrades for the the Note 12 (2023) and it will now be used in the Note 30. According to the GPC, the new phone will pair the Helio G99 chip with 8GB of RAM and it will run Android 13. Infinix Note 30 details from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_30_surfaces_with_a_helio_g99_chip_taller_display-news-58139.php

New Peloton Watch App lets you use your Wear OS 3+ watch as a heart rate monitor

The all-new Peloton Watch App now lets you use your Google Wear OS watch as a heart rate sensor during exercise. All watches running Wear OS 3.0 and higher are supported, including the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro, the Pixel Watch and others. Besides tracking your heart rate in realtime, this pairing also enables the calculation of your Strive Score (based on how much time you spend in each heart rate zone). This score gives easy to compare metrics between various exercises, from cycling to yoga. You can use your Wear OS 3+ watch as a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_peloton_watch_app_lets_you_use_your_wear_os_3_watch_as_a_heart_rate_monitor-news-58129.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra chipset, battery details revealed

After yesterday’s Galaxy Tab S9+ renders we finally get some more spec details on its larger sibling – the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. The new bit of info comes from reputable leakster Ice Universe and suggests the physical dimensions of the upcoming Tab Ultra will remain nearly identical to its predecessor. It will measure 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5mm just like the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra but the new model will be 11 grams heavier at 737g. Tab S9 Ultra will boast the same 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display with 1848 x 2960 px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The leakster also confirmed the battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_ultra_chipset_battery_details_revealed-news-58128.php

vivo X Fold2 certified with 120W fast charging

The vivo X Fold2 is getting announced this month, and today we learned about a huge upgrade coming to the new foldable. The V2266A device was certified on 3C (China Compulsory Certification, also CCC) with 120W charging capabilities, a huge improvement over the 80W rates on the previous X Fold+ phone. vivo V2266A on CCC The new phone will support chargers with model numbers V12060L0A0-CN and V12060L1B0-CN, which are vivo’s adapters with 20V at 6A charging. The X Fold+ was already the fastest-charging foldable smartphone on the market, even if it was limited only to China, but now...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold2_certified_with_120w_fast_charging-news-58127.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5's colors tipped

Over a month ago, a media report revealed the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5's storage options, which are the same as their predecessors. Now we learn about the colors these foldable smartphones will come in, courtesy of DSCC CEO Ross Young. According to Young, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will come in Beige, Gray, Light Green, and Light Pink colors, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 will be offered in Beige, Black, and Light Blue shades. Young also said that Samsung will surely give these colors "some good flashy names when launched along with some bespoke and lower volume...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip5_galaxy_z_fold5_colors_tipped-news-58125.php

Samsung Free to become Samsung News

Samsung Free arrived with One UI 3 in late 2020 and was first pre-installed in Galaxy S21 flagships. The platform is essentially a competitor to Google Discover, suggesting content to watch, listen, read, and play with a single swipe on the Home screen. The feature is now getting rebranded to Samsung News. It will focus on news content, as the name suggests, and will ditch the Watch and Play tabs. Samsung News will allow you to find relevant stories on your phone easily and will only have Read and Listen tabs. Samsung will still offer free content through its TV Plus and Game...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_free_to_become_samsung_news_this_month-news-58126.php

Poco C51 set to launch on April 7

A new Poco C-series device is set to launch on April 7 with the Poco C51 as per a micro-site listing (since removed). The device will serve as a successor to this year’s Poco C50 and as a rebrand of the Redmi A2+ which launched last month. Poco C15 will feature a 6.52-inch HD+ display, MediaTek’s Helio G36 chipset at the helm and 3/4GB RAM. The upcoming Poco C51 is also confirmed to launch with a 5,000 mAh battery, an 8MP main cam, Android 13 (Go Edition) and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c51_set_to_launch_on_april_7-news-58113.php

Sony WF-C700N TWS earphones debut, WH-1000XM5 get Midnight Blue color

Sony introduced its latest wireless earbuds today with the WF-C700N alongside a new Midnight Blue colorway for its flagship noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 over-the-ear headphones. Sony WH-1000XM5 in Midnight Blue The new TWS offering brings active noise cancelation with adaptive sound control that tailors the noise cancelation based on your activity. The buds will automatically switch to ambient mode when they sense you’re walking or waiting at a bus stop so that you can hear announcements and will then resume blocking your surrounding noise when you’re on the bus. Sony...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wfc700n_tws_earphones_debut_wh1000xm5_get_midnight_blue_color-news-58104.php

Oppo A1 5G debuts with 6.72" LCD, 50MP main camera

China Telecom shared a detailed listing on its website for the Oppo A1 5G – a new midrange offering from the brand. The listing comes with the key specifications for the phone as well as its pricing. Oppo A1 5G brings a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch hole cutout for its 8MP front-facing camera. Oppo A1 5G in Sandstone Black The back brings a 50MP main cam alongside a 2MP depth unit. The phone is equipped with the Snapdragon 695 chipset alongside 8/12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There’s a 5,000 mAh battery while the software front is covered by Android 13...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a1_5g_debuts_in_china_-news-58111.php

vivo Y02A comes with Helio P35 and 5,000 mAh battery

The entry-level vivo Y02A made its debut today. The phone comes with was announced with a simplistic design anda big 5,000mAh battery. The front of the vivo Y02A is taken by a 6.51” LCD with 720p resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. There is one camera on the back - an 8 MP shooter on a circular island, alongside an LED flash. The vivo Y02A is powered by the modest Helio P35 chipset by Mediatek. RAM is 3GB, and storage is 32GB, although there is a dedicated microSD slot for expanding that. The OS is Funtouch OS 12, over the barebones Android 12 Go...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y02a_price_specs_availability-news-58109.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 series' major camera update reaches Europe

The major camera-improving update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S23 series last week in South Korea is now rolling in Europe. It comes with firmware version S91xBXXU1AWC8 and April 2023 Android security patch and requires a download of about 930MB. The update tweaks the autofocus algorithm for faster photography and fixes issues related to face recognition, Night Mode, and green line appearing in some images. You can check the image below for more details about the update. Samsung Galaxy S23 series' camera-improving update changelog (machine translated from Korean) If...

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Apple to make a UI design overhaul with watchOS 10

According to a new report by Mark Gurman for Bloomberg, Apple's watchOS 10 update will steal the spotlight during this year's WWDC scheduled for June 5. Reportedly, the company will announce a big design and feature overhaul with watchOS 10. There are a couple of solid arguments why this will likely happen. First off, the hardware upgrade for this year's Apple Watch is rumored to be quite modest. so Apple is looking for a way to persuade new buyers or existing users to upgrade. Secondly, the new iOS 17 update will bring only a handful of new features and optimizations. And thirdly, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_make_a_ui_design_overhaul_with_watchos_10-news-58105.php

vivo X Flip appears in live photo

The X Fold2 will be introduced by vivo this month, and we might see the X Flip clamshell alongside it. The foldable with a horizontal hinge has been part of the rumor mill for several months, and today we spotted the device in a live photo, courtesy of reliable tipster Digital Chat Station. The new phone will have a circular camera island with the Zeiss logo and a landscape display, taking up more than half of the front cover. Odds are we going to get two cameras on the circular island. There is a visible diamond pattern, and the Purple color matches the most popular option on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_flip_appears_in_live_photo_showcasing_its_purple_color-news-58102.php

Realme GT Neo 5 SE announced with SD 7+ Gen 2 and 100W charging

After weeks of teasers, Realme finally announced its GT Neo 5 SE in China. The new device shares some of its key specs with the regular GT Neo5 though with three key differences in the chipset, camera and battery departments. Realme GT Neo 5 SE Realme GT Neo 5 SE brings a 6.74-inch AMOLED screen with 2772 x 1240 px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. There’s a 16MP selfie cam housed in the punch hole cutout as well as an optical under-display fingerprint scanner. GT Neo 5 SE is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest 7-series chipset – the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 alongside up to 16GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_5_se_price_availability-news-58101.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G with SD732G joins the lineup

Xiaomi is dead set on delivering yet another Redmi Note lineup that requires a day of research to even make sense of. The company is adding a new phone called Redmi Note 12 Pro, only it is limited to 4G speeds and generally has little to do with any of the existing Redmi Note 12 Pros. The new Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G debuted in Indonesia with a Snapdragon 732G chipset, 108MP main camera, and a camera island reminiscent of the Redmi Note 11 series. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G The Qualcomm chipset maxes out at LTE speeds and is almost three years old at this point, but it is still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_12_pro_4g_price_availability-news-58100.php

Realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ spotted in certification listings

Two unreleased Realme phones appeared on China’s TENAA certification listing database and they are believed to be part of the upcoming Realme 11 series. Realme 11 Pro (RMX3770) and 11 Pro+ (RMX3740) share 6.7-inch curved OLED displays with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rates. Both phones are equipped with in-display fingerprint scanners and offer stereo speakers according to the listings. The pair are powered by an unnamed 2.6GHz eight-core SoC believed to be an upcoming MediaTek chipset. They will offer various RAM/storage trims ranging from 6/128GB to 16/1TB options. Realme 11 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_11_pro_and_11_pro_specifications-news-58099.php

vivo iQOO 11S to sport Dimensity 9300

iQOO is going back under the wing of its parent company vivo, but at least in the short term that won't be having an impact on its product portfolio. There is a new flagship called iQOO 11S on the way, and according to the latest online gossip, it will be one of the first with a yet unannounced Mediatek Dimensity 9300 chipset. The new phone will keep a lot of the specs of the iQOO 11 series, including the 6.78” E6 AMOLED screen by Samsung, UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM. The model number of the device is V2304A, and we should see it pop up on listings fairly soon. Currently,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_11s_specs-news-58098.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 13

Samsung's grip on our trending chart is easing off and even if the Galaxy A54 extended its run at the top the chart is far more diverse this week. Newly announced Redmi Note 12 Turbo took second place, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra rounded up the podium. The Redmi Note 12 Pro gained a spot and now sits in fourth, while the Tecno Spark 10 Pro rose to fifth position. The Samsung Galaxy A34 slid to sixth place, just edging newly announced Meizu 20 Infinity. Apple's top smartphone, the iPhone 14 Pro Max regained some of the ground it lost in the past few weeks and is back to eight spot,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_13-news-58097.php

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

This week we found some major discounts on current flagships, plus deals on mid-rangers and some entry-level phones. Use the links below to jump to your region: The UK Germany India USA UK The new Galaxy S23 starts at £900 unless you engage in trade-in deals. The Galaxy S22 is still a fairly capable phone and it is a good deal cheaper at £540. This was the last generation of Exynos-powered S-phones in Europe, but the rest of the hardware is similar enough (it’s not like the S23 got a QHD LTPO display or faster than 25W charging). ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_the_best_smartphone_deals_from_the_uk_germany_india_and_the_us_-news-58088.php

Week 13 in review: Meizu 20 trio announced, Oppo and OnePlus deny leaving Europe

The final week of March 2023 gave us yet another Redmi Note 12 variant, this time called Turbo, with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 chipset, up to 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1 TB UFS 3.1 storage. Sadly, the device is unlikely to launch on the international market. Meizu, the smartphone company that is owned by the Geely alongside the likes of Volvo and Smart, is back with a full flagship lineip - three phoens with 50MP main cameras and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets. Multiple reports from China and Europe suggested Oppo and OnePlus, two companies that are under the umbrella of BBK Electronics, are planning...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_13_in_review_meizu_20_trio_announced_oppo_and_oneplus_deny_leaving_europe-news-58085.php

You can no longer download Huawei Health from the Play Store

Huawei Health is no longer available in the Google Play Store and now you can get the app only through an unsecure sideload or by getting Huawei's App Gallery first. The last version of the app was from 2020 and it ran until October of last year. It didn't have support for Huawei's latest wearables, like the Band 7. So it makes sense that it's no longer available. People were already using the App Gallery variant, which is up to date. It's interesting to note that the app is still available in Apple's App Store and Samsung's Galaxy Store. If you need to download Huawei Health,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_no_longer_download_huawei_health_from_the_play_store-news-58056.php

Weekly poll: would you buy a Huawei Mate X3 or Huawei P60 Pro?

Huawei’s new P60 series became available in China this week (with the P60 Art launching next week), the company’s new foldable flagship is a few weeks out. Both flagship series are set for a European launch on May 9, so they will be available in a bunch of markets. But would you actually buy one? Let’s start with the Huawei Mate X3, a light (239g) foldable with large displays (7.85” main, 6.4” cover, both 120Hz), IPX8 water resistance rating (unheard of outside of Samsung’s lineup) and a 50+8+13MP camera trio that includes a 5x periscope (125mm). This phone is not cheap by any means...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_huawei_mate_x3_and_huawei_p60_pro-news-58070.php

Weekly poll results: Oppo Find X6 and Find X6 Pro get the thumbs up from fans

Last week’s poll shows that Oppo’s Find X6 series could sell well on the global market, if indeed Oppo would sell them (its future in Europe past 2023 looks uncertain). Both models received strong support, despite their differences. Or maybe because of their similarities instead – the cheaper Oppo Find X6 uses the exact same periscope module as the Pro. While the rest of its hardware isn’t as impressive as the Pro, the vanilla model is also 25% cheaper than its sibling, so it’s an alluring option for those who can’t manage the full price tag of the Pro. The Oppo Find X6 Pro enters...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_oppo_find_x6_and_find_x6_pro_get_the_thumbs_up_from_fans-news-58073.php

Infinix All-Round Fast Charging test - 260W wired charging

Introduction Watts are the new megapixels - the numbers race is going at full speed in the field of fast charging on smartphones. While some choose not to partake (Apple and Samsung, but also Google and Sony), others are pumping out power figures unthinkable until recently. We only just got to experience Realme's 240W solution on the GT3 and you can read about our findings in that phone's full review. But 240W is no longer the most watts someone is dumping on a phone's battery - and no, we don't mean Redmi's 300W lab test from a while back. We now have Infinix's All-Round Fast Charge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_allround_fast_charging_test__260w_wired_charging-news-58053.php