Samsung to use AMD graphics for its mid-range Exynos chip lineup as well

@Tech_Reve on X chimed in with another Samsung-related report on X and this time, it's about mobile hardware. The tipster revealed that Samsung will use AMD graphics for its mid-range Exynos chipsets. The new GPUs will appear on Samsung midrangers as soon as next year. The two companies have been working closely together for a while now as Samsung's high-end Exynos 2200 SoC's GPU is based on AMD's RDNA2 graphics architecture, bringing technologies like ray tracing. The rumored mRDNA, however, will first appear in Exynos 1430 and 1480 and focus more on the image-processing side of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_use_amd_graphics_for_its_midrange_exynos_chip_lineup_as_well-news-59773.php

Infinix Zero 30 in for review

Infinix has been gaining momentum recently and phones like the Zero 30 are a big part of the reason why. It has a splash of style, a dash of substance, and a peppering of eye-catching specs like a 144 Hz display and large sensor selfie camera. The phone ships with a 68W charger, a case, and a USB cable, which is a solid package, and even more so in its price range. Infinix also kindly sent us a vlogging phone mount and tripod that goes well with the Zero 30's 50MP front-facing snapper, but those are normally purchased separately. The 50MP selfie camera has a f/2.45 lens with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_30_in_for_review-news-59764.php

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro European prices leak along with storage and color options

A new report on the Pixel 8 family just came in, revealing the European storage options along with their respective pricing. We also get the color options. However, the bad news is that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will likely be pricier than their predecessors. The price hike is quite significant if we are to trust the source, of course. The Pixel 8 with 128GB of storage will ask for €874 with 23% VAT, while the 256GB variant goes up to €949. The Pixel 7 at launch started at €650. The Pixel 8 Pro is rumored to launch at €1,235 for merely 128GB storage and will ask €1,309 for the 256GB iteration....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_and_8_pro_european_prices_leak_along_with_storage_and_color_options-news-59768.php

Motorola Moto G54's India launch set for September 6, specs and design revealed

Motorola introduced the Moto G84 in India yesterday, and it's now set to launch the Moto G54 in the country on September 6 - a day after its unveiling in China. Motorola hasn't revealed the Moto G54's Indian price yet, but it confirmed the smartphone will be sold through its official Indian website, Flipkart, and leading retail outlets across the country. The Motorola Moto G84 will come in Mint Green, Pearl Blue, and Midnight Blue colors. #GoBeyondSpeed in style with the #motog54_5G! Explore the range of incredibly vibrant hues — Mint Green, Pearl Blue, Midnight Blue — and pick the one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g54_5g_india_launch_date_specs_colors-news-59767.php

Infinix Zero 30 5G debuts with 50 MP selfie camera that records video in 4K

Infinix launched the Zero 30 5G today at a lavish event in Venice, Italy, where the Venice International Film Festival is taking place right now. The selfie-centric smartphone has a 50 MP camera at the front that does 4K video recording and brings a flash as well. The Infinix Zero 30 5G chipset is the Dimensity 8020 by Mediatek. The platform has a capable octa-core CPU with one cluster of four cores clocked at 2.6 GHz. There is 8 GB or 12 GB RAM under the hood and 256 GB non-expandable storage. There are three cameras at the back. A 108 MP ISOCELL HM6 1/1.67” sensor by Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_30_5g_debuts_with_50_mp_selfie_camera_that_records_video_in_4k-news-59762.php

Honor V Purse concept is an outward foldable phone that you can carry as a purse

This is one of the most “out there” designs that we have seen – yes, the Honor V Purse is indeed intended to be carried as a purse. There are even fashionable, interchange straps and chains. This is just a concept device for now, but the project has some real world elements that we’ll get to in a moment. And don’t let the kookiness fool you, this is actually a very advanced device. It is outward foldable and measures just 9mm thick when closed – thinner than the Magic V2 and even some bar phones. Honor V Purse concept device Honor calls this a “phy-digital fashion statement”....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_v_purse_concept_device_is_an_outward_foldable_that_you_can_carry_as_a_purse-news-59741.php

Watch the Honor IFA 2023 keynote live

IFA Berlin is upon us and Honor is kicking the event with its own keynote which starts at 10AM local time (8AM UTC). As usual, the event will be livestreamed and you can tune in via the YouTube stream linked below or via Honor’s official website as well as its social media accounts on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. The keynote being titled “Unfold Tomorrow” it’s going to have foldable phones in focus. We’re expecting the global debut of the Honor Magic V2 which was launched in China back in July. Honor also recently teased a fashion-inspired foldable concept phone. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_honor_ifa_2023_keynote_live-news-59748.php

Sony Xperia 5 V is official with larger main camera sensor

Sony unveiled its latest compact flagship today - the Xperia 5 V. The phone brings a revamped camera system that loses the telephoto unit, but gains a much larger main sensor. It's still built around the same 6.1-inch FHD+ 120Hz 21:9 OLED and it's flanked by front-firing stereo speakers. Sony put the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 inside the Xperia 5 V and there are 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which is expandable via the microSD card slot. The 3.5mm headphone jack has also kept its place for another year - a real rarity these days. Moving to the back and we see the first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_sony_xperia_5_v_is_official__its_new_main_camera_does_1x_and_2x-news-59747.php

Watch the Sony Xperia 5 V announcement live here

The Sony Xperia 5 V (that's five-mark-five if you were wondering) is finally coming out today. And as usual, Sony will broadcast the announcement live on YouTube. The Xperia 5 V will swap a triple camera system for a dual one, but the large sensor main camera could very well have superior light-gathering capabilities than the outgoing model's telephoto module even at 2x magnifaction. Upfront, expect a 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display and two front-firing speakers. Underneath the Xperia 5 V has the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with as much as 16GB of RAM. The battery should be a 5,000mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_sony_xperia_5_v_announcement_live_here-news-59723.php

OnePlus 11 gets Android 14 on September 25

In the past couple of days both Apple and Google have unveiled the dates of their upcoming fall launch events, and today OnePlus has an announcement of its own, but this isn't about a new phone - the OnePlus Open's introduction is still up in the air, it seems. Instead, the company has revealed that it will release stable OxygenOS 14, based on Android 14, on September 25. That's quite an optimistic timeline on OnePlus' part, considering the fact that Google hasn't released stable Android 14 yet. A public beta build of OxygenOS 14 is promised to be released in the coming days for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_11_gets_android_14_on_september_25-news-59751.php

Samsung Galaxy A05 Google Play Console listing confirms the design and some specs

After having been certified by the FCC and showing up in a hands-on leak earlier today, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A05 continues its leak journey now with a listing on the Google Play Console, which implies, even more than before, that the launch is definitely nearing. One might even say it's imminent at this point. The Google Play Console listing confirms the A05's design with the image you can see below, and also some of the entry-level device's specs. The Galaxy A05 will have 4GB of RAM, dual rear cameras, a waterdrop notch, an HD+ screen, a 5,000 mAh battery, and will run...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05_google_play_console_listing_confirms_the_design_and_some_specs-news-59750.php

Sony increases PlayStation Plus pricing for the annual plan

Sony has announced that it is increasing the pricing for its PlayStation Plus subscription service globally for the yearly plans. The price hike goes live starting September 1. The PlayStation Plus service is available in three tiers. The basic PlayStation Plus Essential tier will now cost $80 instead of $60 for the yearly plan. With this tier, you continue getting access to two free monthly downloadable games as long as your membership is active, as well as access to online multiplayer gaming, cloud saves, and discounts on game purchases. The PlayStation Plus Extra tier now...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_increases_playstation_plus_pricing_for_the_annual_plan-news-59749.php

Kuo: Apple iPhone 15 devices will be lighter, Pro Max running behind schedule

Apple is introducing the iPhone 15 phones on September 12, and now we learned from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that most of the production issues are fixed. They also shared their expectations of colors – the two iPhone 15 Pro versions will be available in gray, white, black, and blue, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will sell in black, pink, yellow, blue, and green. iPhone 14 Pro Max Issues with stacked CIS, panels, and batteries might have been fixed but the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still arriving last. Kuo revealed the project kicked in late, so mass production schedule lags behind the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_iphone_15_devices_will_be_lighter_pro_max_running_behind_schedule-news-59734.php

iQOO Z7 Pro launched in India with Dimensity 7200 and 66W charging

The iQOO Z7 Pro is now official as the latest Z7 series device in India. It brings updates across the board compared to the iQOO Z7 launched in March. The Z7 Pro gets a larger curved 6.78-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also retains the in-display fingerprint scanner and 16MP front-facing camera housed inside a punch-hole cutout. MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200 chipset sits at the helm aided by 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The back houses a 64MP main camera with OIS and a 2MP depth sensor. We got the chance to test out the Z7 Pro’s cameras last week...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z7_pro_launched_in_india_with_dimensity_7200_and_66w_charging-news-59737.php

Samsung Galaxy A05 appears with a new design in first leaked photo

Samsung Galaxy A05 has been part of the rumor mill for the past month, and today the affordable smartphone appeared in its first photos. The device was certified by Anatel, the National Telecommunications Agency in Brazil, and the listing came with two photos revealing the front and back. The phone is pictured with a glossy panel with a stripe design in Black, while the front has an Infinity-U type of notch for the selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy A05 Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A05 with a Helio G85 chipset that is LTE-only, with no 5G yet for the A0x series. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05_appears_with_a_new_design_in_first_leaked_photo-news-59735.php

Kuo: Apple iPhone 15 devices will be lighter, Pro Max running behind schedule

Apple is introducing the iPhone 15 phones on September 12, and now we learned from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that most of the production issues are fixed. They also shared their expectations of colors – the two iPhone 15 Pro versions will be available in gray, white, black, and blue, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will sell in black, pink, yellow, blue, and green. iPhone 14 Pro Max Issues with stacked CIS, panels, and batteries might have been fixed but the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still arriving last. Kuo revealed the project kicked in late, so mass production schedule lags behind the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_iphone_15_devices_will_be_lighter_pro_max_still_arriving_last-news-59734.php

Realme teases the Narzo 60x 5G, suggesting imminent announcement

Realme announced the Narzo 60 series just over a month ago in India with both handsets based on the Realme 11 series. Now, the company is teasing the Narzo 60x 5G, which is rumored to be closely related to the Realme 11x and Realme 11. It will likely adopt a 6.72-inch IPS LCD, Dimensity 6100+ SoC and a 5,000 mAh battery. Judging by the teaser images, the Narzo 60x 5G will also adopt the same design and perhaps camera hardware as well. We are unsure whether it will use the 108MP main unit from the Realme 11 or the 64MP shooter inside the Realme 11x. The teaser appeared on a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_teases_the_narzo_60x_5g_in_india_launch_is_imminent-news-59722.php

Xiaomi phone shipments fell 15.8% in Q2 '23 as market slump continues

Xiaomi posted its quarterly financial report, and the numbers did not look good for the Q2 period of 2023. The overall revenue declined by 4%, with the smartphone business playing a major part in the lower number. Between April and June 2023, Xiaomi sold 15.8% fewer devices, compared to last year's period. Smartphone performance Q2 2023 Q2 2022 Change Revenue CNY 36.5 billion/ USD 5 billion CNY 42.2 billion/USD 5.78 billion - 13.27% Profit CNY 4.8 billion/USD 658 million CNY 3.6 billion/USD 493 million 33% ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_phone_shipments_fell_158_in_q2_23_due_to_weak_demand-news-59718.php

The Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne special edition is coming on September 7

Last week Samsung teased a special Thom Browne edition of the Galaxy Z Fold5, now it has confirmed the reveal date – September 7. This comes with a post on X that shows a Z Fold5, though it appears to be a regular version of Samsung’s foldable. Thom Browne devices usually come with the designer’s trademark three color stripe. Have a look back a the Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 special editions, for example. This probably isn’t what the Z Fold5 Thom Browne edition will look like-news The phone is only part of the package. Previously, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Fold2 special editions came...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_z_fold5_thom_browne_special_edition_is_coming_on_september_7-news-59719.php

Fairphone 5 specs leak: up to 8 years of support, new AMOLED display, more modules

Detailed information of the upcoming Fairphone 5 leaked, including the announcement date – tomorrow. The new model will be more powerful, more repairable, more durable and with longer support and, unfortunately, more costly. The Dutch phone company made an interesting choice for the chipset, it went with a Qualcomm QCM6490. That’s a chipset intended for embedded and industrial applications. In terms of performance it should be similar to the Snapdragon 778G. What makes it interesting is that Qualcomm offers long term software support – eight years or until 2031. Fairphone does its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_5_specs_leak_up_to_8_years_of_support_new_amoled_display_more_modules-news-59717.php

Google Pixel 8 Pro leaks on Google Store

Google has not done its best to keep upcoming Pixel phones under wraps ahead of their announcements and the Pixel 8 Pro is no different. The Porcelain white version of the upcoming Google flagship was spotted on the Google Store for a brief time period which shows us yet another confirmation of its design. Google Pixel 8 Pro on Google Store While the image is not the best quality, we can see the updated unfied visor house the alleged 50MP main, 64MP ultrawide and 48MP telephoto modules. The cameras are housed next to the LED flash and the infrared temperature sensor which will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro_leaks_on_google_store-news-59715.php

iQOO Z8x to come with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 6,000 mAh battery

vivo sub-brand iQOO is launching two Z8 devices tomorrow, and today we learned some details about the more affordable Z8x variant. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, while the battery capacity is going to be 6,000 mAh. vivo iQOO Z8x teasers The Z8x is expected to be more affordable than the Z8, similar to the previous mid-range iQOO Z series, but once again it will be the battery champion. The Z8 will have the more powerful Mediatek Dimensity 8200 chipset, though. We also expect some downgrades in the camera department and the charging speed, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z8x_to_come_with_snapdragon_6_gen_1_6000_mah_battery-news-59714.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 get One UI 5.1.1 update

Around the middle of this month, Samsung officially announced the rollout of One UI 5.1.1 to its older foldables, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold4, which got it the day after. One UI 5.1.1 is the build that shipped on the new Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, and it brings some additional features that could prove quite useful. Samsung promised that the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 would receive an update to One UI 5.1.1 in due course, and the rollout has started today in Europe and Asia. The new build is F926BXXU5FWH5 for the Fold3 and F711BXXU6FWH3 for the Flip3. With the update, you get the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_and_z_flip3_get_one_ui_511_update-news-59713.php

Realme C51's India launch date announced

Last week, Realme teased the launch of the Realme C51 in India. Today, the brand announced the C51 will launch in India on September 4. The Realme C51 is being touted as "Charging ka Champion" in India, meaning champion of charging. The C51 will support 33W SuperVOOC charging, which should fill its 5,000 mAh battery from flat to 50% in 28 minutes, assuming it is the same model available in some other countries. The rest of the specs of the Realme C51 launched outside India include the Unisoc Tiger T612 SoC, 4GB RAM, up to 12GB storage, and Android 13-based Realme UI T. It packs a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c51_india_launch_date-news-59701.php

Asus refutes report of Zenfone lineup's discontinuation

Yesterday, a report by the Taiwanese media claimed Asus is discontinuing the Zenfone smartphone series and will move its employees to the ROG Phone department as a part of its organizational restructuring. However, the brand has released a press statement refuting those claims, saying the report "is not true." Asus Zenfone 10 Asus was also said to cut down the number of employees in its PC departments in China and Taiwan. While Asus hasn't commented about lay-offs in the PC department, the brand assured that its Zenfone and ROG Phone product lineups will not be discontinued. "We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_series_discontinuation_refuted-news-59700.php

vivo iQOO 12 Pro could have 64 MP periscope camera

Vivo invests a lot in the camera performance of its smartphones, but the iQOO flagships have been missing a proper telephoto camera with a periscope lens in front. According to Digital Chat Station, this will change in the iQOO 12 Pro, and there will be one with a 64 MP sensor behind. The leakster posted on their Weibo profile that vivo is working on a solution to put the OmniVision OV64B sensor behind the 5x zoom lens. It is also expected to bring a new 50 MP sensor for the main camera, again by OmniVision - the OV50H that is 1/1.28” in size with 1.2µm pixels. There was no word on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_12_pro_could_have_64_mp_periscope_camera-news-59699.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE product page is live in Kazakhstan

Samsung has put up the support page for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in Kazakhstan, confirming its imminent arrival as well as yet another market for the upcoming phone. The device has the SM-S711B/DS model number. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is coming in September with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 chipset, depending on the market, a 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED, and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W charging. The phone will have a 50MP main camera, an 8MP telephoto (likely 3x), and a 12MP ultrawide. There's a 10MP selfie camera on the opposite end. Naturally, expect Android 13 with OneUI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_product_page_is_live_in_kazakhstan_-news-59687.php

Samsung fixes bugs on Galaxy Z Flip5's cover display, improves memory usage

The new cover display on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (dubbed the "Flex Window") is arguably the biggest upgrade this generation. However, the extensive new functionality needed some polish – Samsung just updated the Always On Display app to fix a couple of annoyances. First, if you’re using an informative/graphics style clock, the new app won’t change its look even if you’re roaming. Previously, the phone would sometimes reset your customizations and you had to apply them again. Change logs for the Always On Display and Good Lock apps for the Galaxy Z Flip5 Second, there was a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_fixes_bugs_on_galaxy_z_flip5s_cover_display_improves_memory_usage-news-59686.php

Realme GT5 unveiled with 150W and 240W versions, up to 24GB RAM

Realme’s super-powered phone has arrived on schedule – to summarize the Realme GT5, we only need to tell you that its top version has 24GB of RAM and 240W fast charging. And that top shelf version isn’t that much more expensive than the base model, which is more restrained but still powerful. Realme GT5 There are two versions of the phone – 150W and 240W. The former comes with either 12/256GB or 16/512GB memory configuration, costing CNY 3,000 or CNY 3,300, respectively (a currency conversion for reference: $410/€380/₹34,500 and $450/€420/₹38,000). Realme GT5's 150W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt5_unveiled_with_150w_and_240w_versions_top_model_has_24gb_of_ram-news-59688.php

vivo V29e announced with curved AMOLED display, 50MP selfie cam and SD 695

As expected, vivo announced its vivo V29e today in India as the latest addition to the midrange V-series lineup. The device brings a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50MP front-facing camera with eye autofocus. vivo V29e The back features a dual-tone design with color-changing glass which vivo calls Artistic Design. The Artistic Red variant brings a UV-sensitive back which changes from red to black when exposed to UV light. There's a 64MP main camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide module housed inside the camera rings. vivo V29e...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v29e_announced_with_curved_amoled_display_50mp_selfie_cam_and_sd_695-news-59684.php

Report: Asus to discontinue Zenfone series

Asus started its Zenfone series back in 2014 and has followed up with regular releases reaching a total of 80 devices under the Zenfone lineup but it seems that may soon come to a close. A new report from Taiwanese media TechNews suggests that Asus is pulling the plug on the Zenfone series. The report cites people familiar with the matter who claim Asus is undergoing an organizational restructuring. The report states that Asus will discontinue its Zenfone division and will move those employees to the ROG Phone department. The restructuring process will also unfortunately result in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_asus_to_discontinue_zenfone_series_-news-59683.php

New Huawei Mate 60 leak confirms dual-color design

The Huawei Mate 60 is in production, and we've already seen one leaked image suggesting a dual-color design of the back panel. More photos surfaced today from what appears to be an assembling plant, where we saw more color options, confirming the new design and the circular camera island. Huawei Mate 60 units One Huawei Mate 60 smartphone appears in Purple, with the top part of the glass being frosted, while the bottom is clear, making it appear like there are two hues of the same color, depending on the angle the light hits the surface. The ivory-white option has an entirely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_huawei_mate_60_leak_confirms_dualcolor_design-news-59682.php

Week 34 in review: Galaxy S23 Ultra display and chipset detailed

The chipset that may power part of the Galaxy S24 lineup next year surfaced. It's the Exynos 2400 and it has a 10-core processor with a Cortex-X4 core running at 3.1GHz, two Cortex-A720 at up to 2.9GHz, another three Cortex-A720 running up to 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 at up to 1.8GHz. It will also feature an upgraded Xclipse 940 GPU boasting twice as many graphics compute units with AMD's RDNA 2 tech. In other Galaxy S24 Ultra news, it will be able to reach a peak brightness of over 2,200 nits - up from the 1,750 nits of the current Ultra. Finally, rumor has it the Galaxy S24 Ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_34_in_review_galaxy_s23_ultra_display_and_chipset_detailed-news-59672.php

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

The first day of school is almost here, so now may be a good time to pick up a new phone – or perhaps a new tablet will be more useful. We’ll also look at some accessories too. USA UK Germany India USA Google is charging $444 for the Pixel 7a. At this price you may as well get the Pixel 7 at $450. This offer also comes with a small discount on Pixel Buds too ($60 off for the Pro and $40 off the Buds A-Series). Google Pixel 7 8/128GB $150 off Read our review ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_the_best_smartphone_deals_from_the_uk_germany_india_and_the_us-news-59673.php

Tozo Open Buds review

Introduction One of the key pillars of a good pair of wireless earphones is how they fit your ears. With varying ear shapes and sizes, getting the right fit for your specific ear shape can be a challenge and that’s where open-ear earphones come in place. These types of earphones don’t just go into your ears but rather rest right around them in an effort to overcome the fit issue. We’ll be taking a look at the Tozo Open Buds - one of the newest releases from the audio-focused brand which currently retail for $56 on Amazon. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tozo_open_buds_review-news-59674.php

Weekly poll: do you use a screen protector and a case?

A couple of years ago we asked you whether you still use a screen protector and case – back then most users had a glass protector and a silicone case guarding their phone. Has that changed? Let’s find out. An IP rating is pretty common these days, especially in the high-end segment and even in the mid-range. Plus, Corning keeps releasing more and more durable Gorilla Glass versions. In theory, your phone is tough enough to go commando. Still, there’s a chance that something will break – replacing the screen of a Galaxy S23 Ultra costs $320, for an iPhone 14 Pro Max you would be looking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_do_you_use_a_screen_protector_and_or_case-news-59654.php

Weekly poll results: Xiaomi Mix Fold3 sparks excitement at a distance

Is the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 the best horizontal foldable yet? According to the results from last week’s poll, the answer seems to be a firm “yes”, but with a big catch – so far, Xiaomi has made no plans to bring the Fold 3 to the global market, leaving it as a China exclusive. And that’s a problem for all those would-be buyers that live elsewhere. Some like the foldable well enough that they will try to import a unit, accepting the risks that come with buying a pricey device that has no official support (software and hardware) nearby. The phone’s camera setup – 50MP main, 5x and 3.2x tele...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_xiaomi_mix_fold3_sparks_excitement_at_a_distance-news-59656.php

Sony WF-1000XM5 in for review

Sony's headphones have somewhat of a cult following. There's no other way to explain why so many people know their model numbers by heart and why they can tell the difference between the WH line (the big, over-the-ear ones) and the WF line. We now have the latest Sony TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation - the flagship WF-1000XM5's and they have some big shoes to fill. The buds come in Black or Silver (which is much more of a beige) and they cost €319/£259/$299. They ship in an environmentally-friendly box with a USB cable and three extra pairs of ear tips, totaling XS, S, M, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm5_in_for_review-news-59671.php