Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is back on the Google Play store and will be playable on May 29

If you are not in the know, the popular PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) franchise has been having plenty of problems with the government in India. The original version of the game was banned and taken down from both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store way back in the day due to security concerns and violence-related reasons. Those events were then followed by the Krafton company releasing a specific version of the game in the country, called Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which was also removed from mobile storefronts last year, once again due to security...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/battlegrounds_mobile_india_bgmi_is_back_on_the_google_play_store_and_will_be_playable_on_may_29-news-58695.php

A new leak suggests iPhone 15 Pro Max will use the same main camera and display tech as the iPhone 14 Pro Max

If you've been around the rumor mill lately, then you'll probably know that one of the major expected innovations to arrive with the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been a new main camera, likely based on the Sony IMX903, 1" sensor. The latest industry insider tip, however, claims that the iPhone 15 will stick with the same IMX803, 48MP 1/1.28", Quad-Bayer camera that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max already have. iPhone 15 Pro MaxM12 Panel(Same as 14PM)imx803(Same as 14PM)3nm A17 BionicLPDDR5 8GB😔— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) May 27, 2023 That's a bit of a bummer, and so is the rumor that the iPhone 15...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_new_leak_suggests_iphone_15_pro_max_will_use_the_same_main_camera_and_display_tech_as_the_iphone_1-news-58698.php

Mysterious Samsung phone pops up on GeekBench running what might be the Exynos 2300 chipset

We've heard details about the upcoming flagship Exynos 2400 already, but it seems like Samsung is also working on what is likely the Exynos 2300. GeekBench listing Last we hear about the Exynos 2300, it was said to rock a rather odd 9-core CPU setup, including one prime Cortex-X3 core, clocked at up to 3.09 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores, working at 2.65 GHz and four Cortex-A510 ones, with a 2.1 GHz max frequency. A very similar 1+4+4 chip has now appeared in a mysterious Samsung device on GeekBench, going by the SM-S919O model number. While the reported CPU frequencies don't match...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_samsung_phone_pops_up_on_geekbench_running_what_might_be_the_exynos_2300_chipset-news-58694.php

Motorola Razr 40 allegedly shows up on GeekBench and 3C websites, revealing some specs

We already know quite a bit about the upcoming Moto Razr 40 Ultra. The last major leak revealed its entire specs sheet and also included high-res renders of the phone. We expect to see the Razr 40 Ultra unveiled on June 1 alongside another less-premium device – a vanilla Moto Rarz 40. The regular Razr 40 is a bit more of a mystery. We do have some alleged images and pricing, but today also brings some alleged specs leaks. Motorola Razr 40 leaks A phone going by the XT2323-3 model number was spotted on GeekBench and the 3C websites. The leaks aren’t particularly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_40_allegedly_shows_up_on_geekbench_and_3c_websites_revealing_some_specs-news-58693.php

vivo Y36 goes official in 4G and 5G versions

vivo introduced a new phone today, and its first launch is in Indonesia. We're talking about the Y36, which comes to succeed the Y35 from last August. The model has intriguingly been announced in two variants - one 4G, one 5G, although only the former has so far been listed on its official website for Indonesia. The only differences between the two are the chipset used and the names of the colorways they're going to be offered in: the 4G model gets the Snapdragon 680, and Glitter Aqua and Meteor Black, while the 5G iteration comes with MediaTek's Dimensity 6020 in Crystal Green and Mystic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y36_goes_official_in_4g_and_5g_versions-news-58692.php

OnePlus Nord N30 5G runs Geekbench with Snapdragon 695 SoC on board

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has been released last month, and we've since heard that it would at some point land in the US under a different name - Nord N30 5G. The version with this name has, in fact, already been spotted in the Google Play Console, so the launch is definitely near. That assumption has been further cemented today by the fact that the Nord N30 5G has been spotted in the Geekbench database, with the model number CPH2513. As you can see, the prototype which ran the benchmark managed a single-core score of 888 and a multi-core score of 2,076. It's powered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_n30_5g_runs_geekbench_with_snapdragon_695_soc_on_board-news-58691.php

Google Pixel 7a review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-review-2573.php

YouTube to abandon Stories next month

YouTube Stories will cease to exist from June 26. The temporary post medium is being phased out and all YouTube Stories shared on June 26 will expire in seven days’ time. The accompanying community post suggests that YouTube is removing Stories in favor of YouTube Shorts and Community posts. YouTube Stories demo YouTube believes its Community posts are great for sharing “lightweight updates” and starting discussions among followers while Shorts offer more traffic and subscribers than Stories. YouTube Stories was initially introduced back in 2017 as Reels before its rebrand to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_to_abandon_stories_from_next_month-news-58687.php

Xiaomi Q1 results: 30М phones sold, 600M active users reached

Xiaomi posted its financial report for Q1 2023, and the numbers look promising for the Chinese manufacturer that is about to join the EV game as well. The company had 594.8 million monthly active users between January and March 2023, and it managed to reach the 600 million milestone by the time the announcement was published. The smartphone business reached CNY 35B (just under $5 billion) in revenue, shipping 30.4 million devices. The ASP was CNY 1,152 ($163), increasing 2.7% over the previous quarter. Xiaomi ranked third in Q1 2023 with a market share of 11.3%, but the front-runners...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_celebrates_600m_active_users_as_it_posts_q1_results-news-58684.php

Pixel Fold with 512GB storage is already out of stock in the US

The Google Pixel Fold is now up for pre-order but it seems the top-end model with 512GB storage is now officially out of stock in the US. The 512GB model is only available in the Obsidian black color and despite the $1,919 price tag seems to be the model stirring up the most interest from buyers. The 512GB Pixel Fold is out of stock in the US Google’s official store still offers the 256GB version in both Obsidian and Porcelain colors and those who still want to go for the 512GB model can sign up for a waitlist. The 512GB Pixel Fold is still up for pre-order in the other three...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_fold_with_512gb_storage_is_already_out_of_stock_in_the_us-news-58683.php

Oppo introduces Kaka as brand ambassador ahead of UEFA Champions League final

Oppo might be facing legal trouble in Europe, but the company is still keen to promote its flagship phones - the Find N2 Flip and the Find X6 Pro. The company announced that it's expanding its UEFA Champions League partnership by signing former football player Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, better known as Kaka, to become a global brand ambassador. As part of the partnership, the former star of Sao Paolo, AC Milan and Real Madrid will participate in events across the globe, promoting Oppo’s brands and its flagship smartphones. He will visit Indonesia on June 3 and China on June 5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_introduces_kaka_as_brand_ambassador_in_partnership_with_uefa_champions_league-news-58681.php

OnePlus 12 specs leak

The OnePlus 11, which is currently the Chinese company's flagship device, launched back in January. Its successor is already being worked on, as it turns out, and it will unsurprisingly be called OnePlus 12. According to a new leak from a usually reliable source, the OnePlus 12 will be launched in China in December. The "in China" qualifier is important because the global release might happen a few weeks (or months) after that. OnePlus 11 The phone is currently in engineering sample form, and in this form it sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset at the helm, a 6.7-inch QHD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_12_specs_leak-news-58680.php

Mobvoi TicWatch 5 Pro announced with new SoC, improved health tracking

Mobvoi announced the TicWatch 5 Pro, which is the first wearable from this year's flagship lineup. The new device succeeds the TicWatch 3 Pro and offers improvements in many aspects. However, Mobvoi's main focus remains health tracking to compete with the very best in the industry. That's why the company launched its new and improved health app alongside the device. The TicWatch Pro 5 is the first to employ Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip promising improved performance and efficiency. The display is 1.43" in size, using OLED panel protected by Gorilla Glass and an additional...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mobvoi_ticwatch_5_pro_announced_with_new_soc_improved_health_tracking-news-58678.php

Nothing Phone (2) is officially coming in July with a 4,700 mAh battery

Nothing's second smartphone, the aptly named Phone (2), will arrive in July, according to CEO Carl Pei. He outed the information in an interview with Forbes today. Previously, Pei also revealed that the handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, making it a definite step above the mid-range Nothing Phone (1), while not quite being on par with 2023's flagships that use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. That decision was related to the comparative costs of the two SoCs, and the company judged the latest chip not worthy of the premium. We'll see how that pans out - we'd wager that a lot of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2_is_officially_coming_in_july_with_a_4700_mah_battery-news-58679.php

Samsung starts testing Galaxy S23 FE European firmware

Samsung has reportedly begun testing the Galaxy S23 FE European firmware. This is a firm prerequisite to launching the phone, but it's worth noting that so far Samsung is allegedly testing only the EU firmware, not the US and South Korean versions. The report continues to say that the Galaxy S23 FE will take a few months to finalize before it can go on sale. It means that the Galaxy S23 FE will likely come out after the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, which have begun firmware testing months ago. Samsung is expected to unveil the two new foldables in July and start selling them in early...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_testing_galaxy_s23_fe_firmware-news-58669.php

Moto Razr 40 Ultra leaks in full video ad

Motorola is launching its 2023 Razr duo on June 1, and we just saw the Razr 40 Ultra, that will reportedly be called Razr+ in some countries, in a full 44-second video ad. It was posted by Evan Blass on his private Twitter profile, and we will share it with you - enjoy the newest foldable in all its glory: The new smartphone will have a 3.5” cover screen, spanning pretty much from one corner to the other. It will go around the dual cameras and the LED flash in a first of its kind external punch-hole arrangement - these are the biggest holes we’ve seen on a smartphone display. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_razr_40_ultra_leaks_in_full_video_ad-news-58668.php

iPhones running iOS 17 to be usable as smart displays when locked

iOS 17 is coming later this year alongside new iPhones, and a new report today from the generally very reliable Mark Gurman at Bloomberg sheds some light on what we can expect from Apple's next OS version, aside from performance improvements all-round. Perhaps the most intriguing new feature will be the ability to use your locked iPhone running iOS 17 pretty much like a smart display. It will show calendar appointments, weather information, and notifications in a new style reminiscent of an independent smart display. This view will allegedly only appear when the iPhone is in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphones_running_ios_17_to_be_usable_as_smart_displays_when_locked-news-58665.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE now rumored to arrive before the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5

The sales of Samsung's Galaxy S23 family went down significantly this month, according to a new report from a leakster on Twitter. Rumor has it sales for the full second quarter (April to June) of the Korean company's flagship slab-style line will be down 20% compared to what the Galaxy S22 series managed last year. This seems to be down to lower than expected demand from "general consumers". The early adopters all bought their brand new devices by March, and after that apparently not many others wanted in on Samsung's latest and greatest. This is obviously far from ideal, and it allegedly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_now_rumored_to_arrive_before_the_galaxy_flip5_and_fold5-news-58664.php

Infinix Note 30 in for review

Today we're unboxing the Infinix Note 30. It comes in a nice box with all the necessities, plus a few nice extras - you get a USB cable, a 45W charger, headphones, as well as both a case and a tempered glass screen protector. Our unit is the Interstellar Blue with 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, which can be expanded through the memory. The phone brings a squarish design with flat glossy sides and a matte-finished rear panel. There's a special finish around the cameras that catches the light in a carbon fiber-like texture and shimmers between blue and light yellow. It's a pretty...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_30_in_for_review-news-58658.php

AMD announces Radeon RX 7600 desktop graphics card for $269

AMD today announced the Radeon RX 7600 desktop graphics card. This is the third entry in the new RDNA 3 based 7000-series of cards and is the cheapest one yet. The RX 7600 is, in many ways, a third of a card compared to the flagship RX 7900 XTX. It has a third of the compute units and ray accelerators at just 32, a third of the stream processors at 2048, a third of the texture units at 128, the Infinity Cache has been reduced to a third to 32MB, and the video memory has also been reduced to a third to just 8GB GDDR6. The new card has a boost frequency of 2655MHz and an average game...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amd_announces_radeon_rx_7600_desktop_graphics_card_for_269-news-58662.php

Oppo K11x announced: Snapdragon 695 SoC, 108MP camera, and 120Hz screen

Oppo launched the K10x last September, and today it unveiled its successor - Oppo K11x. It's powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and boots Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1. The smartphone has up to 256GB of storage onboard and packs a 6.72" FullHD+ 120Hz screen having 680 nits peak brightness (550 nits typical). Oppo doesn't mention if it's an LCD or an AMOLED panel, but chances are it's the former since the fingerprint scanner is embedded in the power button. The Oppo K11x features three cameras - a 108MP primary camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a 16MP selfie camera....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k11x_features_price_sale_date-news-58657.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic renders show the return of rotating bezel

Samsung is rumored to have its summer Unpacked event in late July, where we traditionally see the latest Galaxy wearables, among other flagship products. Rumors already suggested we will see the return of the rotating bezel, and the latest leaked renders suggest this is really happening. The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic will be a premium product and will have a minimalistic design with a metal body and two keys on the right side. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic renders The design of the Watch6 Classic is pretty similar to the Watch4 Classic. The strap in the renders has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic_renders_suggest_return_of_rotating_bezel-news-58656.php

Sony announces the ZV-1 II vlogging camera for $900

Sony has been on a bit of roll lately with its new ZV range of vlogging cameras and announced the newest member today in the form of the ZV-1 II, which is the second generation model of the three year old ZV-1. On paper, the new model isn't a major improvement over its predecessor. The biggest change comes in the form of a wider 18-50mm f1.8-4 lens compared to the 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 lens on the ZV-1. The new lens, however, is not optically stabilized. Most of the other changes to the ZV-1 II actually come from last year's ZV-1F. This includes features such as the USB-C connector,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_the_zv1_ii_vlogging_camera_for_900-news-58650.php

New iQOO Neo phone teased, likely the Neo 7 Pro

It seems a new iQOO phone launch is on the horizon as iQOO India CEO, Nipun Marya shared a teaser for a yet to be announced device. The teaser is believed to be the iQOO Neo 7 Pro but we do not get any images of the device or information on its specs. Neo 7 Pro is expected to be a more premium version of the iQOO Neo 7 which launched back in February with the Dimensity 8200 chipset. iQOO Neo 7 Pro teaser Some reports suggest the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will offer the same specs and design as the iQOO Neo 7 Racing edition which was launched in China back in December. That device brings a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo_7_pro_teased-news-58644.php

Huawei P60 Pro and Mate X3 are now selling across Europe

Huawei released the P60 Pro and Mate X3 on the international scene earlier this month, and the flagships are now on sale across Continental Europe and the United Kingdom. The P60 Pro, with its class-leading photo quality, is selling for €1,199 or €1,399, while the foldable Mate X3 is €2,200/£2,000. The Huawei P60 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset but lacks 5G capabilities or Google services. When we reviewed the flagship, we established it offers a lot, including an outstanding screen, and impressive speakers, and the hardware is powerful enough for all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p60_pro_and_mate_x3_are_now_selling_across_europe-news-58645.php

Motorola Edge 40 launched in India, sales begin May 30

As promised, Motorola today introduced the Edge 40 in India. It comes in Jet Black, Reseda Green, and Coronet Blue colors in a single 8GB/256GB configuration priced at INR29,999 ($360/€335). The smartphone will go on sale starting May 30 through Flipkart and Motorola's official Indian website, with those pre-ordering it on Flipkart getting free screen damage protection worth INR9,500 ($115/€105). Unveiling the #motorolaedge40: World's Most Flamboyant Performer! World's Slimmest 5G phone with IP68 rating, World's 1st MTK Dim 8020,144Hz curved display & more at ₹29,999 starting 30 May on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_40_india_price_sale_date-news-58643.php

HBO Max is now just Max in the US

Warner Bros. Discovery has now completed its transition of HBO Max and Discovery+ into one unified streaming service called Max. The rebranded service is now live in the US and comes with additional content for the most expensive Max Ultimate pricing tier ($19.99/month) with a total of 1,000 new movies and TV shows in 4K quality. The press release has the full list of 4K content and mentions that most Max users will have their apps automatically updated while others will be prompted to download the updated app on their devices. HBO Max customers will have their profiles, avatars and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hbo_max_is_now_just_max_in_the_us-news-58642.php

Meta slapped with €1.2 billion fine by EU over GDPR breaches

The umbrella company Meta which owns Facebook was fined €1.2 billion by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA). According to the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), it is the largest fine ever over GDPR breaches. The fine was imposed because Meta was transferring the personal data of European users to the United States over standard contractual clauses since July 2020, which EDPB deemed unlawful. The company needs to discontinue the procedure within a six-month timeframe. According to the Data Protection Commission, Meta Ireland breached Article 46 (1) of the GDPR. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_gets_slapped_with_12_billion_fine_by_eu_over_gdpr_breaches-news-58641.php

Oppo K11x's design and key specs revealed through official teaser

The Oppo K11x that surfaced last week has appeared in an official teaser, corroborating its design and confirming key specs. The Oppo K11x is built around a 120Hz centered punch hole display and sports two big circles for the cameras on the back. It has a 6nm processor under the hood with 12GB RAM and a battery that supports 67W charging. The Oppo K11x sports a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and will come in at least two colors. It will be unveiled tomorrow in China, so there's little waiting to know all about its specs and pricing. Sales will begin in China starting May...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k11x_design_features_launch_date-news-58639.php

iPhone 16 Pro Max renders leak showing it next to the iPhone 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 family is due to arrive this fall. That's still some months away. And yet, today we get our first look at the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is expected to launch in the fall of 2024. While for this year Apple has widely been rumored to stick with the Pro Max branding, apparently there's a chance that will change next year, when we could be seeing the iPhone 16 Ultra replacing the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The renders below are CAD-based, and they show the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max / Ultra side-by-side. This way you can clearly visualize the increase in size for the iPhone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_16_pro_max_renders_leak_showing_it_next_to_the_iphone_15_pro_max-news-58638.php

You can now edit the messages you send on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is working hard on adding new features, especially ones that some of its competitors have had for a long time. Today, it's time for editing. WhatsApp now supports editing sent messages. All you need to do is long-press the one you want to change, and then select Edit from the menu. This only works in the first 15 minutes after a message is sent, keep that in mind. Once you've altered a sent message, it will display "Edited" alongside itself when other people see it, so you can't do any stealth shenanigans. The edit history will not be shown, though. Of course all of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_edit_the_messages_you_send_on_whatsapp-news-58637.php

Sony Xperia Compact foldable tipped

We’ve seen more foldable smartphones released in the past year from a larger pool of brands and a new rumor suggests Sony will also join in with its own clamshell foldable. The new rumor emerged in a forum post from South Korea though the shared info is murky to say the least. The source claims we’ll see a next-generation high-end clamshell foldable of the Xperia Compact series. Xperia Compact foldable CAD renders The rumored device will reportedly come without a cover screen which sounds strange as all of the other vertically folding phones so far have some sort of secondary...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_compact_foldable_tipped-news-58632.php

Xiaomi 13 Ultra receives a software update with bug fixes

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra monster of a cameraphone got a bug-squashing update that aims to get rid of a bunch of issues detected by early adopters. The MIUI 14.0.13.0.TMACNXM update is for the Chinese version of the software since the 13 Ultra still hasn't made its debut to the global market. The changelog says it fixes the frame rate issue in games, a faulty high-temperature warning when the phone isn't warm and the abnormal CPU power consumption in some rare cases. The update also brings Google's latest security patch for May 2023. Source (in Chinese)

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_ultra_receives_a_software_update_with_bug_fixes-news-58630.php

Samsung Galaxy A14 debuts in India for INR 13,999

The Samsung Galaxy A14 is now official in India, joinin the A14 5G on store shelves. The 4G-enabled Galaxy A14 brings a 6.6-inch 1080x2408px PLS LCD of a regular 60Hz refresh rate, which combined with the 5,000mAh battery should result in excellent battery life. Charging is less impressive at 15W wired. The Indian Galaxy A14 has an 8nm Exynos 850 chipset with eight Cortex-A55 cores and 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB storage. The Galaxy A14 has a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide unit, and a 2MP macro camera. There's a 13MP selfie on the opposite end. The Galaxy A14...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a14_price_availability-news-58631.php

iQOO Pad leaked image confirms similarities to vivo Pad2

vivo brand iQOO will launch its first tablet on May 23, and the company confirmed it will have a 12.1” screen and will run on a Dimensity 9000+ SoC. We speculated it might be a vivo Pad2 with a different chipset, and we now got some further confirmation of this. The iQOO Pad appeared in a live photo right next to a vivo Pad2, revealing identical design and OriginOS 3 platform. The tablet also clearly works with vivo’s cover keyboard and stylus. iQOO Pad next to vivo Pad2 The image also reveals the memory configuration of the tablet - it will come with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB internal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_pad_confirms_similarities_to_vivo_pad2_in_live_photo-news-58629.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 20

The Samsung Galaxy A54 couldn't withstand the onslaught of new hardware last week, but now that the hype died down a bit it's back in its customary leading position. It's followed by Galaxy S23 Ultra and last week's champion - the Poco F5. Two more Xiaomi-made smartphones follow with the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 in fourth and fifth. The Google Pixel 7a is down to sixth, while the Sony Xperia 1 V was the seventh most popular phone on our website this week. The Poco F5 Pro just edged the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max for the eight position, while the Galaxy A34 completes the top...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_20-news-58626.php

Week 20 in review: HTC U23 Pro official, Xperia Pro's cameras detailed

In a sentence that sounds like a blast from past HTC announced a new phone this week. The HTC U23 Pro packs a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 108MP main camera. The U23 Pro is IP67 water and dust tight and has a 4,600mAh battery with 30W charging. The phone is out in Taiwan, starting at TWD16,990 ($550/€510/INR45,505). The Sony Xperia Pro-II's details surfaced in a report this week. It says the phone will have three Exmor-T stacked sensors (the same advanced tech as in the Xperia 1 V's main sensor), and could once again bring a 1-inch main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_20_in_review_htc_u23_pro_official_xperia_pros_cameras_detailed-news-58614.php

Tozo X1 Golden in for review

Tozo is a reapidly growing brand in the mobile accessories market and its earbuds have been getting praise across Amazon for a while now. Enter the Tozo X1 Golden – the company’s most premium Hi-res wireless earbuds with LDAC support and active noise cancelation. The X1 Golden, in particular, has amassed a 4.7-star rating on Amazon and we’ve now received our review unit to see if they live up to their claims. Before that here’s a quick unboxing and first impressions. X1 Golden come in a sleek box which unfolds to reveal the earbuds’ key specs. The box contains the buds, their charging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tozo_x1_golden_in_for_review-news-58594.php

Samsung US discounts the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy S23+, offers free storage upgrades

The week of Discover Samsung sales is wrapping up today, but it’s not too late to pick up a great deal. Today’s deals feature the Galaxy Z Fold4, which now starts at an effective price of $1,000. This is with up to $900 of trade-in credit plus $100 Samsung Credit, which can be spent on accessories. Note that this price is for the 12/512GB model thanks to a free storage upgrade up from the 256GB base configuration. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 12/512GB Free storage upgradeup to $900 trade-in credit$100...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_us_discounts_the_galaxy_z_fold4_and_galaxy_s23_offers_free_storage_upgrades-news-58610.php

Weekly poll: Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro tempt you with great value for money, do you want one?

The new Poco F5 and F5 Pro phones are a good example of the value for money devices that define the F-series. They are priced as mid-rangers but are equipped as year old flagships in most aspects besides the camera. The Poco F5 Pro brings the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 at $450. That’s about the same price as a Galaxy A54 or a Pixel 7a. It also has a 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED display, which neither of those phones have – that’s more of a Galaxy S23 Ultra/Pixel 7 Pro feature (not even S23+ or Pixel 7). These Samsung and Google phones can only dream of having 67W wired and 30W wireless charging, their...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_poco_f5_and_poco_f5_pro-news-58592.php

Formovie Dice portable projector review

Introduction The Formovie Dice is a portable LED DLP projector, but not necessarily in the form factor one would expect. Usually, portable projectors tend to be much more "pocketable", whereas units with the general dimensions of the Dice tend to suggest stationary operation. The Dice chooses to walk the unbeaten path. It packs some respectable optical and audio prowess alongside a battery inside what we would call a mobile package about the size of a bookshelf speaker. Its primary intended use seems to be a movie night, perhaps even one outdoors, as it sacrifices some of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/formovie_dice_portable_projector_review-news-58578.php

OnePlus 11 and older devices get OxygenOS 13.1 update

OnePlus has announced the rollout of Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1 for the OnePlus 11. It expands Omoji's functionality and library and has a new TalkBack feature and Zen Space app. OxygenOS 13.1 also adds the Championship Mode and music playback control to the Game Assistant. The update is seeding with firmware version CPH2447_13.1.0.501(EX01) in India to a small percentage of users, and a broader rollout will commence in a few days. OnePlus 11 In addition to the OnePlus 11, OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS 13.1 for OnePlus 11R and older smartphones, including OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: what we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is coming in late July according to latest reports and there's already a good amount of information about it, so we decided to organize it here. Some things about the Galaxy Z Fold5 are a given at this point. It's going to be a book-style foldable with two 120Hz-capable displays, a triple camera on the back, the best possible chipset inside, and IPX8 waterproofing. New hinge Let's start off with the design. The biggest complaint when it comes to the Galaxy Z Fold is the gap that's left when you close the phone. Reports claim that Samsung is finally ready to...

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Apple is hiring people to work on its own AI-powered products

In times of economic uncertainty and big tech companies laying off staff left and right, there's room only for people working with AI. After all, AI is all the craze lately and big corporations don't want to be left behind. That's why Apple is following the footsteps of other tech firms and has opened a total of 176 new positions related to machine learning and artificial intelligence. Pocket-lint reports that 68 of those positions are within the Siri department, 52 will work with iOS and 46 are related to macOS. Other jobs will require working with more than one product. Apple...

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