Google Pixel Watch 2's India launch set for October 5

Google is hosting the "Made by Google" event on October 4 to unveil the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. Google recently confirmed the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro would be launched in India a day after their unveiling, and now, the brand has announced it will also launch the Pixel Watch 2 in India on October 5, which, like the Pixel 8 duo, will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. That's good news for the Pixel Watch fans in India since Google didn't launch the original Pixel Watch in the world's largest smartwatch market. But whether or not Google will expand the availability of its...

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Huawei Watch GT4 41mm and 46mm images leak online

Huawei recently announced a September 14 event in Barcelona, teasing what appeared to be two watches. That seems to be all but confirmed now that images of the upcoming Watch GT4 series have popped up online. Not much technical data is currently available regarding the Watch GT4, but the source does note that there will be two size models - 41mm and 46mm with vastly different designs. The smaller one looks cleaner and more elegant, definitely targeting a more feminine aesthetic. Huawei Watch GT4 41mm Huawei Watch GT4 41mm Huawei Watch GT4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt4_41mm_and_46mm_images_leak_online-news-59845.php

Oppo A2 Pro 5G appears in official telecom listing with specs in images

The Oppo A2 Pro 5G (PJG110) is an upcoming device that recently popped up on our radar through a TENAA listing. That revealed most of the phone's specs along with a suggested release date of September 15. Now, the same phone has been spotted in an official listing on China Telecom's website, along with word of a September 22 release date. Regardless of timing, we are happy to get some more detailed images and specs for the upcoming handset. Oppo A2 Pro 5G official photos The Oppo A2 Pro 5G measures 162.66 x 74.28 x 7.99 mm and tips the scale at 190 grams. Its design...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE spotted on TENAA, photos and specs tag along

We already know that the Galaxy S23 FE is right around the corner. Last we heard, Samsung is gearing up for a September launch, and an official support page for the device has already been spotted online, so things are definitely moving along. Now, the eagerly-anticipated S23 FE has finally stopped by the TENAA certification authority, offering up some live photos and additional specs details in the process. Expectedly, the phone looks nearly identical to its flagship non-FE siblings. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE TENAA images In terms of specs details, we know that the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_spotted_on_tenaa_photos_and_specs_tag_along-news-59840.php

Samsung US fall sale: get early access to Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy S23 series and A54 deals

Samsung US has a big fall sales event planned for next week (September 11-17), however, using the gray links below you can get early access to those deals. We'll start with the smartphone offers, but we'll include some additional deals too. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 price tag can be reduced all the way down to $800 thanks to the enhanced trade-in program, which can net you credit up to $1,000. Also, there is a free storage upgrade included so you will be getting a 512GB model for the price of a 256GB one. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 If you're not into foldables, Samsung's Galaxy S23...

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Samsung Galaxy A54 gets One UI 6 beta

Samsung kicked off the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta program about a month ago, and the latest device to get a taste of it is the Galaxy A54. Those interested can enroll in the One UI 6 Beta program from the Samsung Members app on their Samsung Galaxy A54. Once the application is accepted, the One UI 6.0 beta update can be installed by heading to the phone's Settings > Software update menu. However, since this is a beta version, it's best avoided on a primary device because beta software often has bugs that can hamper the user experience. The One UI 6.0 beta update for the...

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Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ debuts: an souped-up Mate 60 with satellite voice call support

Following the launches of the Mate 60 and the Mate 60 Pro, Huawei has now brought out the top model in the family, the Huawei Mate 60 Pro+. This is based on the regular Pro with some components dialed up to 11. Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ Let’s start from the top. Huawei is still keeping mum on the chipset that powers the Mates, it’s likely the 7nm Kirin 9000s that was produced in China. Here it is paired with more RAM, 16GB (up from 12GB on the Pro), and 512GB or 1TB of storage. This is expandable via Huawei’s proprietary NM card format (which after all these years still tops out...

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Tecno Phantom V Flip is coming on September 22

Tecno launched its horizontally folding Phantom V Fold at the MWC 2023 in late February, and now the Chinese brand is about to follow it with its first clamshell foldable, dubbed Tecno Phantom V Flip. The Tecno Phantom V Flip will be unveiled on September 22 at an event in Singapore, which will begin at 3PM local time. Tecno says the Phantom V Flip reflects its "commitment to exploring new form factors and redefining the style and functionality of flip phones for passionate, fashionable, and forward-looking audiences." Alongside the Phantom V Flip, Tecno will launch the MegaBook T1...

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Huawei Mate X5 unveiled with larger battery and up to 16GB RAM

Huawei is on a roll with its unexpected smartphone launches in the past weeks and we now have another suddenly announced device – the Mate X5. Serving as a direct successor to the Mate X3, Mate X5 brings several under-the-hood improvements while the design department is mostly unchanged. Mate X5 boasts the same 7.85-inch LTPO OLED main display (2,224 x 2,496 px) and 6.4-inch LTPO OLED cover display (1,080 x 2,504px) with Kunlun Glass protection. On the outside Mate X5 comes in a new Phantom Purple color joining the Feather White, Feather Black, Feather Gold and Green Mountain options...

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Tecno announces Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition to honor the Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission

Tecno launched the Spark 10 Pro in March with two color options - Starry Black and Pearl White. These are now joined by a new version, dubbed Tecno Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition. The Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition is a special edition smartphone launched by Tecno to honor India's Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission, which made it the first country to successfully soft land on Moon's lunar south pole region and the fourth nation to land on Moon's surface. Tecno says the Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition's design draws inspiration from the Chandrayaan-3 mission while "prioritizing...

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iQOO 12 specs leak again, this time including display details

The iQOO 11 launched back in December of last year, and its successor is already in the works. So far we've heard that the iQOO 12 would use the OmniVision OV50H sensor for its main rear camera, a 1/1.28" size 50 MP sensor with 1.2µm pixels. Then, rumor had it the iQOO 12 would ship with a 64 MP periscope zoom camera with the OmniVision OV64B sensor. Today, these specs have once again been reiterated by the prolific Digital Chat Station from China. He adds some new, previously undisclosed information about the iQOO 12 too. For example, the fact that it will have a "2K" resolution E7 OLED...

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Google shows the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 in new teaser videos

At the end of last month, Google responded to Apple's announcement of its September 12 launch event by revealing that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro would get official on October 4. It's been a little over a week from that moment, and it already seems like Google can barely contain its excitement towards its upcoming event. Case in point: today it released two teaser videos. The first one is the more proper teaser of the two, showing very quick glimpses of products including the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel 8 Pro. Have a look for yourself: This wasn't enough, however, so about an hour later...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_shows_the_pixel_8_pixel_8_pro_and_pixel_watch_2_in_new_teaser_videos-news-59828.php

Report: China bans iPhone use by government officials

A recent report by the Wall Street Journal claims that Chinese government officials are now banned from using iPhones and devices from foreign brands at work over potential security risks. The ban is essentially part of a larger plan for the Chinese government to cut its reliance on foreign technology and keep sensitive data from possibly leaking. As per the report, Chinese government officials are instructed to not use their iPhones for work-related tasks and are also banned from bringing them to the workplace. A follow-up report from Bloomberg News suggests that the ban will likely...

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Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ to come with 16 GB RAM, cost over $1,200

Huawei launched the Mate 60 series without much fanfare, and two variants are already selling in China. Now, a third family member is on its way, the Mate 60 Pro+ and a leak revealed its memory versions. The phone will have 16 GB RAM and two storage choices – 512 GB or 1 TB. The same leakster stated the starting price could be CNY8,999, which equals $1,231/€1,150. Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ in a dropdown menu for a vendor The Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ is expected to be the mightiest phone in the lineup, with a class-leading quad-cam setup on the back, packed on a halo island. While there will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_60_pro_to_come_with_16_gb_ram_could_cost_more_than_1200-news-59813.php

Honor 90's India launch date announced

The Honor 90, which was unveiled in China in May and introduced to international markets in July, will launch in India on September 14, marking the brand's comeback to India's smartphone market after a hiatus of about three years under the leadership of former Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth. Judging by the teasers, the Honor 90's Indian unit will be identical to the global model. The brand has confirmed it will sport a 200MP primary and 50MP selfie camera and run Android 13-based MagicOS 7.1 out of the box. It will also pack a curved display of 1.5K resolution and 1,600 nits peak...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_90_india_launch_date-news-59815.php

Apple to start using in-house 5G modem starting in 2025, says analyst Kuo

Apple has been working on its own 5G modem for some time now and is yet to launch an iPhone with its in-house 5G chip. The brand currently relies on Qualcomm, and popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has corroborated previous reports claiming that it will not change for the next two years since Apple is expected to switch to its in-house 5G chips starting in 2025. That means the upcoming iPhone 15 and next year's iPhone 16 lineup will use Qualcomm's 5G modems, with the iPhone 17 possibly being the first iPhone to use Apple's self-developed 5G modem. We've also heard about the iPhone SE 4,...

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Official: Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro will get four Android updates, five years of security patches

Yesterday Xiaomi finally revealed the official announcement date for the oft-leaked 13T and 13T Pro. They will both be unveiled at a special event in Berlin, Germany on September 26. Today, Xiaomi Communications Director Daniel Desjarlais basically started the official teaser campaign for the upcoming duo by revealing that they will both get four major Android updates as well as five years of security patches. We are proud to announce a significant enhancement to our commitment to providing exceptional software support. Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro will include 4 generations of Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/official_xiaomi_13t_and_13t_pro_will_get_four_android_updates_five_years_of_security_patches-news-59809.php

Realme Narzo 60x arrives with Dimensity 6100+ SoC and 50MP camera, Buds T300 tag along

Realme launched the Narzo 60 and Narzo 60 Pro in July, and today, the company added the third member to the lineup, dubbed Realme Narzo 60x. The Realme Narzo 60x is positioned below the vanilla and Pro models and is powered by the Dimensity 6100+ SoC. It runs Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 with has 128GB of storage onboard with two RAM options - 4GB and 6GB. The Narzo 60x sports a 6.72" 120Hz FullHD+ LCD with 680 nits peak brightness and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen has a centered punch hole for the 8MP selfie camera, and since it's not an AMOLED panel, the fingerprint scanner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_60x_5g_buds_t300_features_price_sale_date-news-59806.php

Here are the detailed camera specs of the iPhone 15 series

The iPhone 15 series is coming on September 12 and along with moving to USB-C, we know that the cameras setup will see the biggest upgrade. And now we can put specifics to those upgraded cameras, courtesy of insider information. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus The vanilla models will get bumped to a 48MP main sensor, but reports suggest it isn't the same 48MP as the current iPhone 14 Pro series. Instead, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will get a new Sony sensor with a stacked design, which will help with readout and low light quality. Main camera: 48MP, f/1.6 Ultrawide: 12MP,...

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Google's official Pixel Phone Simulator shows off the 8 Pro

For years now, the Pixel series have been the worst kept secret, either purposefully or not. Continuing that tradition, the Pixel 8 series has been leaked and leaked, and today we have yet another one. Google's own 3D simulation of the Pixel 8 Pro has been accessed and displayed for the world to see. It shows off the Pixel 8 Pro from all angles, revealing its sensors, ports, and their placement, and the three colorways the flagship will come in - Licorice (the black one), Porcelain (the beige one), and Sky (the blue one). The Pixel Phone Simulator, which has since been taken...

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ACEFAST 65W GaN3 transparent charger (A45/A46/A47) review

Introduction ACEFAST has a whole line of transparent products going at the moment. There are power banks, Crystal (2) Earbuds T8, which we recently checked out, Crystal T6 buds and now the company's transparent charger has made it to the office as well. The charger doesn't have a particularly catchy name as most products in the category. It is easy enough to recognize, of course, but you will need to look for the A45 model name for the EU variant, A46 for Chinese and A47 for the US one. This review is based on the A45 EU variant, which we have in all four of its colors - Cherry...

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Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G hands-on review

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iQOO Z7 Pro goes on sale in India

The iQOO Z7 Pro unveiled last week is now on sale in India. It comes in Blue Lagoon and Graphite Matte colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB priced at INR23,999 ($290/€270) and INR24,999 ($300/€280), respectively. It can be purchased through iQOO's official website and Amazon.in. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12484, 1#] The iQOO Z7 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC and runs Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13 out of the box. It's built around a 6.78" 120Hz FullHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric authentication. iQOO Z7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z7_pro_5g_india_price_sale_date-news-59794.php

FT: Apple argues iMessage is not gatekeeper in the EU

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) entered into force on August 25 with the goal of ensuring a higher degree of competition in the EU digital market by regulating the market power of larger companies. The regulation refers to large entities as gatekeepers – large digital platforms with over 45 million active users in the EU and €7.5 billion annual revenue. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) entered into force on August 25 The EU Parliament will publish a list of gatekeepers tomorrow (September 6) and companies on that list will have until March 6, 2024, to...

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Motorola Edge 40 Neo appears on FCC with a 5,000 mAh battery

Motorola is working on an Edge 40 Neo in three Pantone colors, according to a recent leak. Today, we learned the phone got certified by the FCC, and the US regulation revealed the battery capacity and charging speed of the midranger. The QM50 battery will have 5,000 mAh capacity, and support 68W fast charging, as evident from the MC-681N compatible charger. The phone will also have 5G and NFC. Motorola Edge 40 Neo on FCC as XT-2307-1 The fast-charging rate is nothing new – it was the same in the predecessor Edge 30 Neo. The capacity is a 25% increase from the previous generation....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_40_neo_appears_on_fcc_with_a_5000_mah_battery-news-59792.php

Motorola G54 introduced - China and India get different versions

The Motorola Moto G54 is official and ready to ship in China and India, but the two markets get slightly different versions of the phone. The key components are shared though, starting with the 6nm Dimensity 7020 chipset packaged with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Upfront, there's a 6.5-inch 1080x2400px IPS LCD of 120Hz refreh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. A 50MP main camera is on the back. There's a 16MP sensor on the opposite end. The China-bound Moto G54 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, which is where the versions start to differ. It measures...

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Tecno Phantom V Flip design revealed by case maker

Tecno introduced its first horizontal foldable smartphone called Phantom V Fold and is now about to follow it up with the Phantom V Flip clamshell. Today, we received a tip that a case maker is already selling accessories for the phone, revealing its design. The new Tecno smartphone will have a circular cover display, around which we should see two cameras and an LED flash. Tecno Phantom V Flip The unusual camera placement makes us wonder what's on the side of the O-shaped island. So far, the design looks unusual, but we always appreciate companies trying to make their...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series gets One UI 5 Watch update in Europe

The One UI 5 Watch update released by Samsung for the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro in South Korea last week is now rolling for both watches in Europe. It's seeding for their Bluetooth models, but LTE versions should get it soon. The update has firmware version R9xxXXU1BWH3 and requires a download of about 1.7GB for the vanilla model. You can check the screenshots of the changelog below to see what the update brings to last year's Samsung watches. One UI 5 Watch update's changelog If you haven't received the One UI 5 Watch update on your Samsung Galaxy...

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Realme Narzo 60x 5G and Buds T300 launch date revealed

Realme is gearing up to launch its latest Narzo 60 series smartphone – the Narzo 60x 5G alongside a new pair of wireless earbuds dubbed Buds T300 on September 6 in India. Realme confirmed some of the key specs for both devices with the Narzo 60x sporting 5G connectivity and 33W fast charging. The upcoming phone is expected to be a rebadged Realme 11x meaning we should expect a 6.72-inch IPC LCD, a Dimensity 6100+ SoC and a 5,000 mAh battery. In terms of cameras, we’re expecting a 64MP main shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide module and a 2MP depth sensor on the back. Realme Buds T300...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_60x_5g_and_buds_t300_launch_date_revealed-news-59782.php

The Samsung Galaxy A54 will soon be available in White in India

The Samsung Galaxy A54 was originally unveiled in March with four colors to choose from: Lime, Graphite, Violet and White. But when the phone made its way to India later that same month, only the first three colors were available. Galaxy A54 in White will soon be available in India This will soon change – the Samsung India’s posted on X about the A54 with the tagline “Make your awesome white” and a side shot of the phone’s frame (which is painted in silver for the white version). There have been a couple of more teasers in the past few days, including one that shows the rear of...

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Oppo A38 silently debuts with a 50 MP camera and 33W fast charging

The Oppo A38 appeared last week, and today, the device silently debuted on the company website in the United Arab Emirates. Just like the leak predicted, the phone comes with a 50 MP main camera and a basic LTE-only chipset despite the fact UAE has 5G in all major city areas across the country. The Oppo A38 has a 6.56” LCD with HD+ resolution, up to 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 90 Hz touch sampling rate as well. There is also a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera that has a 5 MP sensor behind. There are two cameras on the back, but only the main one is actually useful. It is 50 MP with...

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Huawei will unveil a new smartwatch (or two?) next week

Next week Huawei is headed for Barcelona, Spain to unveil a new smartwatch – or perhaps even two. The event will take place on September 14 (Thursday next week) and will focus on the company’s wearable strategy. The teaser image bills this as a fashion-forward event and shows a corner of two bezels – one with a timing bezel and one with a clean look – which is what leads us to believe that there will be more than one watch. This could just be two watch faces for one watch, of course. Huawei’s previous launch was the Watch 4 and 4 Pro in May, which went on sale in Europe a few weeks...

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Apple will tout the USB-C switch as a boon for users, but internally it is worried

After years of arguing against EU’s push for a common phone charger, Apple will finally make the switch to USB-C this year. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts that the September 12 event will present the change with a smile, focusing on the benefits to consumers that this brings – but there is some worry behind the scenes too. The obvious things are losing the revenue from MFi licenses and apparently Apple execs are worried about another backlash from fans like when they first introduced the Lightning port (and removed the established 30-pin connector that was ubiquitous on many...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_tout_the_usbc_switch_as_a_boon_for_users_but_internally_it_is_worried-news-59778.php

Realme C51 lands in India

Realme announced its C51 in Taiwan back in July and the phone has now made its debut in India. The midranger brings a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device also boasts a 5MP front-facing camera and Mini Capsule for alerts and system status updates. Realme C51 is equipped with a Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via the phone’s microSD slot. The back houses a 50MP main sensor (ISOCELL JN1) with f/1.8 aperture and 0.64 μm pixels. The other sensor on the back is a VGA depth module while the third cutout...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE prices in Europe leak, increase is imminent

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ tablets soon, and pricing leaked once again. Previous reports suggested an increase in India, and today we learned Europe might also see a price hike. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE with an 11” display and 6/128 GB memory might cost €549.99, while the bigger 12.4” Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ with 8/128 GB memory could be €749.99. The prices might vary across the European Union due to different taxes and tarriffs, but this is the starting point around which retailers will set their own prices. The €550 cost of the smaller Tab S9 FE is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe_prices_in_europe_leak_increase_is_imminent-news-59776.php

Week 35 in review: Huawei Mate 60 Pro, Fairphone 5, Realme GT5 official

Week 35 brought us lots and lots of new hardware - Huawei surprised the world with the announcement of the Mate 60 Pro and Mate 60. The Pro has a triple dot notch on the front, with a selfie camera and a 3D tOf sensor. Other notable features include a 50MP main camera with a variable f/1.4-f/4.0 aperture, a 5,000mAh battery with 88W wired and 50W charging, and a Kirin chipset (likely the 9000S). The phone is a Chinese exclusive for now. The Fairphone 5 also became official. It has 5 years of warranty and up to 10 years of software support (8 years guaranteed). The Fairphone 5 is the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_35_in_review_huawei_mate_60_pro_fairphone_5_realme_gt5_official-news-59765.php

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

As IFA week comes to a close we look back at all the new models that were unveiled – and also at all the new phones that technically weren’t at IFA too, it was a busy week. We also offer some alternatives to those phones. USA The UK Germany India USA The Motorola Razr+ costs $100 less than the Galaxy Z Flip5 and while it has the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (vs. the 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy), it has a faster 165Hz internal display and an impressive 144Hz cover display with cutouts for the 12+13MP dual camera. The endurance rating is slightly in favor of the Samsung...

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Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Xiaomi Poco F5

Introduction While it is always great fun to examine the flagship smartphones and marvel at their tech highlights, the reality is that most people will end up buying a more affordable midrange device. It's the midrangers that move volume in today's market, and things can understandably get very competitive. That is particularly true in the hotly-contested price range of around €300 to €400 where the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Xiaomi Poco F5 reside compete with each other. Both are great phones on paper, each with its own respective highlights. Plus, both devices seem to be readily...

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Weekly poll: does the Sony Xperia 5 V deserve a place in your pocket?

Sony has reimagined the Xperia 5 series – it’s no longer a smaller Xperia 1, instead the Sony Xperia 5 V is trying to carve out a category of its own and bring in a next generation of Sony users. The 5 V is less “pro-sumer” and more “point and shoot”. The Mark 5 will be available later this month starting at €1,000/£850. For more details, you can check out our review, we have a video review out as well. As expected, Sony dropped the dedicated zoom camera from the phone. Instead, the 48MP main camera, which uses the same stacked 1/1.35” ExmorT sensor as the Xperia 1 V, relies on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_does_the_sony_xperia_5_v_deserve_a_place_in_your_pocket-news-59757.php

Weekly poll results: most people have a glass protector and a silicone case on their phone

Most of you have a glass screen protector and a silicone case on your phone, based on the results from last week’s poll. Things haven’t changed much from two years ago, although the relative popularity of some things has shifted. Let’s start with the protector – nearly half of users have a glass one on their phone. This also means that we heard a lot of complaints about curved screens in the comments. Those make applying a glass protector troublesome (and the protectors themselves are pricier than flat ones). The plastic screen protector rose in popularity compared to the 2021 poll,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_most_people_have_a_glass_protector_and_a_silicone_case_on_their_phone-news-59728.php

Flashback: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra had an amazing selfie camera with OIS

This week Sony unveiled its Xperia 5 V, a camera-focused phone that while not the smallest smartphone around is still one of the most compact to feature a flaghsip chipset and a premium camera setup. And while thinking back on some of Sony’s most interesting camera phones, we were reminded of the Xperia XA Ultra, a phone with an incredible camera that sat on the opposite end of the size spectrum. Sony Xperia XA This model arrived in mid-2016 and was an absolute giant – it had a 6.0” 1080p display with the then-standard 16:9 aspect ratio. For comparison, a Galaxy Note7 from...

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Google celebrates its 25th birthday with deals on its online stores in Europe

Google was founded on September 4, 1998 and on September 12 this year, the company is celebrating its birthday with some deals on its European online stores. The landing page for the sale is active in pretty much all European countries. Unfortunately, we don't know which products will be on sale but Google slashed 25% on its whole Pixel 7 lineup, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Buds A-series, Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, Nest Hub 2nd Gen, Chromecast 4K, Nest Wi-Fi router and Nest Cam in Japan last month to celebrate its birthday. So we can expect similar discounts in Europe as well. Perhaps it's a...

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Magic V2 to cost the same as Magic Vs, Honor CEO hints

Honor launched the Magic V2 in China in July, which was introduced to the global audience yesterday by Honor at its IFA 2023 event in Berlin, Germany. The brand didn't reveal the Magic V2's international pricing and availability details, but at the sidelines of the event, Honor CEO Mr. George Zhao told us that the Magic Vs' price is a good reference for the Magic V2's pricing. The Honor Magic Vs got a global release in February with a price tag of €1,599 for the 12GB/512GB model, so you can expect the China-exclusive Magic V2 to be in the same price range in international...

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