Caviar announces iPhone 15 Pro series with 18k gold chassis, costs more than $8k

Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 series earlier this week, consisting of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. None of these new iPhones come in gold color, but if you want one and have the money to splurge, Dubai-based luxury class device maker Caviar has introduced the Pro models with a golden chassis, and they are calling these Ultra Gold. The iPhone 15 Pro Ultra Gold starts at $8,890 and goes up to $9,890, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max Ultra Gold has a base price of $9,670, going up to $10,390. The Ultra Gold models have a chassis made of 18k gold with a satin...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_pro_iphone_15_pro_max_ultra_gold_caviar-news-59924.php

Realme GT5 240W charging test

Fast charging is one of those life-savers that we now take for granted on most modern flagships. Say you forgot to charge your phone before going to bed. No worries, a quick top-up while you get ready to tackle the day ahead and you’re back to 100%. In the case of the Realme GT5 240W you’re able to do a full charge in 10 minutes, and a 20% top-up in just 80 seconds as per the maker's claims. This isn’t anything new since the Realme GT3 aka GT Neo5 in China pioneered the 240W SuperVOOC charging system earlier this year. Still, it’s mighty impressive to see the rate of development in the...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE's color options revealed in leaked official image

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE we've been hearing about for the past few months is rumored to go official this month. We are halfway through September and still haven't heard about it from Samsung, but it seems the brand will unveil the S23 FE soon since the smartphone has appeared in an official image, corroborating previous design leaks and revealing color options. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE looks similar to the Galaxy A54, but it has a metal frame since you can see antenna lines on the phone's left side in the image, with the power button and volume rocker on the right. The Galaxy S23...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_design_colors_leaked_official_image-news-59921.php

Apple promises software update to lower the iPhone 12's radiation in France

A couple of days ago, France's National Frequency Agency (ANFR) banned the sale of the iPhone 12 in the country because it found that the device emits more than the permitted electromagnetic waves according to EU regulations. Its Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) was above the legal limit. The agency gave Apple an ultimatum, telling it to use "all available means" to resolve the issue quickly, or face a recall of all iPhone 12 units ever sold in France. Today, Apple has responded, promising to issue a software update that will settle the dispute. It's unclear what the software update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_promises_software_update_to_lower_the_iphone_12s_radiation_in_france-news-59920.php

Fairphone 5 in for review

There are a few angles to the Fairphone 5. The key one is right in the name - fair - the device is made by people who want to help make the world more sustainable. The people who build the phone are paid a living wage and will recycle your old phone for you. The Fairphone 5 comes in a recycled paper box with a few leaflets and nothing else. The other part of the Fairphone 5 is it's built to last. The company behind the phone gives a 5-year warranty and at least 8 years of software support. And, you can change quite a bit of the phone's integral components yourself, using nothing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_5_in_for_review-news-59868.php

Google extends Chromebooks' software support to 10 years

Today Google announced a new 10-year software support for Chromebooks and pledged to make the devices even more sustainable and reduce the cost of ownership even further. Arguably, the 10-year software support is the most interesting bit of all. Every Chromebook released after 2021 will get free monthly updates for 10 years. Devices produced before 2021 will still get the chance for extended software support as long as users and IT admins extend the automatic updates to 10 years after they've received the last update. However, these extensions won't ensure that all new features will work...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_extends_chromebooks_software_support_to_10_years-news-59913.php

Oppo A2 Pro debuts with curved AMOLED screen, Dimensity 7050 chipset and free battery replacement program

Oppo unveiled its latest A-series device earlier today in China with the A2 Pro. It brings a curved 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate and is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 7050 chipset. The other notable bit is that Oppo promises the 5,000 mAh battery inside the A2 Pro will comfortably last you for at least 4 years after purchase. If it falls below 80% battery health within 4 years of the purchase date, Oppo will offer a free battery replacement. Oppo A2 Pro Based on Oppo’s tests, the battery reattained 88% of its original capacity after 1,000 charge cycles which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a2_pro_debuts_with_curved_amoled_screen_dimensity_7050_chipset_and_free_battery_replacement_pro-news-59911.php

Apple iPhone 15 series goes on pre-order

The Apple iPhone 15 series unveiled a few days ago at Apple's "Wonderlust" event will go on pre-order today starting 12 PM UTC in over 40 countries, including the US, the UK, India, Germany, Japan, and China, with availability beginning September 22. The iPhone 15 lineup includes four models - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities with five color options - pink, yellow, green, blue, and black. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, on the other hand, are offered in black...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_iphone_15_plus_iphone_15_pro_iphone_15_pro_max_price_sale_date-news-59912.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 series listed on 3C database with same charging speeds as its predecessors

There were hopes that Samsung would offer support for up to 65W fast charging on its Galaxy S24 Ultra but a new series of listings on China’s 3C agency confirms that will not be the case. The Galaxy S24 series will retain the 25W and 45W charging speeds from its predecessors with the vanilla Gaalxy S24 (SM-S9210) topping out at 25W just like the Galaxy S23. Samsung Galaxy S24 series listings on 3C database Galaxy S24+ (SM-S9260)and S24 Ultra (SM-S9280) will keep the 45W speeds found on their predecessors. The new listings confirm Samsung will continue to offer its flagship phones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_series_listed_on_3c_database_with_same_charging_speeds_as_its_predecessors-news-59909.php

vivo T2 Pro's launch date announced

vivo's T2 series consists of two smartphones - T2 and T2x. This number will increase to three next week as vivo has announced it will launch the vivo T2 Pro in India on September 22 at noon local time. The vivo T2 Pro is touted as the "Performance Pioneer," which will "offer extreme performance with trendy aesthetics." The image shared by vivo reveals it will pack a curved display with a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera and sport two cameras on its back joined by a circular ring flash called Aura Light. The vivo T2 Pro's design suggests it could be a rebranded iQOO Z7 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t2_pro_5g_india_launch_date-news-59908.php

Affordable CMF by Nothing brand officially launches in India on September 26

Nothing CEO Carl Pei introduced the new, affordable CMF by Nothing sub-brand in early August, and soon after that it registered an upcoming smartwatch and a pair of true wireless earbuds in India. Then, late last month, a huge leak revealed the first three products that will be released under this new name. That leak also had a rumored announcement date for the smartwatch, earbuds, and charger trio: September 26. And today, Nothing itself confirmed this, at least for the Indian market. The word comes straight from Manu Sharma, Nothing India's Vice President and General Manager. So it's as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/affordable_cmf_by_nothing_brand_launches_in_india_on_september_26-news-59907.php

Motorola Moto G84, G54 Power and G54 make European debut

Motorola just released the Moto G84, the Moto G54, and the Moto G54 Power to the European market and they feature some twists. Motorola Moto G84 The Moto G84 packs a 6.5-inch 1080p OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, 5,000 mAh battery with 30W wired charging, and a 6nm Snapdragon 695 chip with 12 GB of RAM. The G84 has a 50MP f/1.9 1/1.5" main camera, an 8MP autofocusing ultrawide unit, and a 16MP selfie on the front. The Moto G84 comes in PANTONE Viva Magenta (PANTONE Color of the year for 2023), as well as Marshmallow Blue and Midnight Blue. It's €299 for the single...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_g84_g54_power_and_g54_make_european_debut-news-59900.php

Motorola Edge 40 Neo in for review

This is our unboxing of the freshly-announced Motorola Edge 40 Neo. The phone ships with a 68W charger, a USB cable, and a robust case made from plants in Sweden. Unboxing the Edge 40 Neo The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a Goldilocks size thanks to its 6.55-inch 144Hz pOLED display. It's a lovely panel with lightly curved sides that make using it a pleasure. Ours is the Panetone Soothing Sea color and it's a refreshing minty-teal mix. The phone's back panel is a soft-touch vegan leather. A lovely minty color Motorola's Edge series of phones stand out in a sea of samey...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_40_neo_in_for_review-news-59895.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE renders reveal the device in full

We already saw a batch of images suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will have a design near-identical to the Galaxy S23, and these new ones from The Tech Outlook further confirm it. The device will likely hit the Indian market very soon and it's rumored to have a starting price of INR 54,999 ($660) in the country. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in black The renders don't show anything unexpected and only confirm what we knew already. According to previous rumors, the handset will sport a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel, run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the US and Exynos 2200 in the rest of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_renders_reveal_the_device_in_full-news-59896.php

Motorola Edge 40 Neo arrives with Dimensity 7030 SoC, 50MP camera, and 144Hz screen

Motorola unveiled the Edge 40 Pro in April and followed up with the Edge 40 a month later. Today, the company expanded the Edge 40 lineup by announcing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is powered by the Dimensity 7030 SoC that's paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM. It comes with up to 256GB of storage onboard and runs Android 13 out of the box with support for Moto Connect and Ready For. The smartphone is built around a 6.55" FullHD+ 10-bit pOLED curved display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. It has DCI-P3 coverage and a peak brightness of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_40_neo_features_price_sale_date-news-59894.php

Honor 90 debut marks the brand’s return to India

After a three-year hiatus, Honor smartphones are officially back in India. Honor 90 is the first phone to launch in India since 2020 and it’s brought in collaboration between HTech (Honor India) and PSAV Global which handled distribution for Honor laptops, smartbands and tablets over the past three years. Honor 90 features a curved 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1200 x 2664 px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Honor is also proud of its 3,840Hz PWM dimming feature which should protect your eyes from flicker and harmful blue light. The device is equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_90_debut_marks_the_brands_return_to_india_-news-59892.php

Rumor: Oppo will replace your smartphone's battery for free within four years of purchase

Battery degradation in time is one of the main things people fear when it comes to smartphones these days, and Oppo is now rumored to have a solution to alleviate such fears in the future. According to the usually reliable Digital Chat Station on Weibo, and corroborated by another tipster on the same platform, Oppo is gearing up to launch a free battery replacement program. There are, of course, caveats to this move. For starters, the program will only be available in China and only for the upcoming Oppo A2 Pro, which is expected become official on September 15 - aka this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_oppo_will_replace_your_smartphones_battery_for_free_within_four_years_of_purchase-news-59890.php

Samsung Galaxy A05s leaks in CAD-based renders

Samsung's ever-expanding roster of entry-level devices is about to get even more crowded, as the company is working on the upcoming Galaxy A05s. This device has been leaked today, and you can take a look at the CAD-based renders below to see it in all its affordable glory. The A05s measures 167.9 x 77.7 x 8.8 mm according to the same source that brought us the renders, and it will fit a 6.6-inch screen in that chassis, which as you can see has a waterdrop notch (that Samsung calls "Infinity-V"). It will pack a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. A 3.5 mm headphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05s_leaks_in_cadbased_renders-news-59889.php

OnePlus 11 gets Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1

Earlier this month, OnePlus announced it would release Android 14 for the OnePlus 11 on September 25, which is less likely since Google hasn't released the stable Android 14 yet, and it's rumored to roll it out on October 4 after the Pixel 8 series is unveiled. However, OnePlus 11 users in India and North America don't have to wait that long to get a taste of Android 14 since OnePlus has announced Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 Beta 1 for the smartphone. If you are in India, make sure your OnePlus 11 is running firmware with version CPH2447_13.1.0.590(EX01) or CPH2447_13.1.0.591(EX01)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_11_android_14_oxygenos_14_open_beta_1_update-news-59880.php

Apple iPhone 15, Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 annoucement wrap-up

Apple's iPhone 15 event is over and it was a big one. All iPhone 15 models have USB-C ports, finally! The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus were bumped to the Dynamic Island notch and got a new 48MP main camera. Its sensor is smaller than the Pros' 48MP unit, though, but it snaps in 24MP by default. The Pros saw the biggest upgrades. The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max ditch the heavy stainless steel for a stronger, more durable, and lighter titanium alloy with a brushed finish in four colors - Black, White, Blue, and natural Titanium. The biggest updates to the Pro line are the cameras and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_watch_series_9_and_watch_ultra_2_event_coverage_wrapup-news-59878.php

Apple will release iOS 17 on Monday, September 18

As part of its big unveiling event earlier today, Apple made the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max official alongside the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. But wait, there's more! The company also announced when the next big iOS release will finally become available. iOS 17 has been in beta testing all through the summer, and it will finally be released on Monday, September 18. That's when all of the iPhones that are still supported will receive it as a free over-the-air update. That's iPhones starting from the 2nd generation SE, iPhone XR,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_release_ios_17_on_monday_september_18-news-59879.php

Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pricing around the world

The iPhone 15 lineup is here and it’s better than ever. There are plenty of new features to brag about on both the Pros and non-Pros, but we also need to talk about pricing. We’ve compiled prices for the US, UK, Germany, India, China and Japan markets in the tables below. iPhone 15 and 15 Pro series US pricing The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus come in 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB trims. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at 128 GB and tops out at 1 TB storage while the Pro Max now starts at 256 GB and also goes up to 1 TB. Apple kept the base prices for the 15, 15 Plus and 15 Pro in the US while the Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_pro_max_pricing_us_india_germany_uk-news-59877.php

Apple kills the iPhone mini, here are the prices of older iPhones, Apple Watches

As expected, Apple has officially discontinued the iPhone 13 mini and will no longer sell it through its website. The 13 mini follows in the footsteps of the 12 mini a year ago. Apple had already slashed production multiple times due to low interest in the mini iPhone. What seemed like a great idea at first - a truly tiny, modern iPhone, proved a dead end for Apple. People simply didn't want small screen phones, they wanted a Plus to go along with the Pro Max. Those few mini holdouts will be able to find a 13 mini in the third-party retailer space for a while longer, but the days of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_kills_off_the_iphone_mini_here_are_the_prices_of_older_iphones_apple_watches-news-59876.php

Apple puts USB-C on the iPhone 15 Pro, the 15 Pro Max adds a periscope zoom

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are the biggest upgrade to the lineup since probably the first Pro Max in 2019. The marquee change was years in the making - but the iPhone finally has USB-C. See ya, Lightning and hello, universal cables across platforms! The Pros get USB 3.0 with speeds of up to 10 Gbps. You’ll be able to use the charger and cable from your iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, or Galaxy to charge the new iPhones. Apple didn't say anything about faster charging, though. Apple brought a number of upgrades to the design of the iPhone 15 Pro series. The new Pros have contoured...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_pro_max_price_availability_announcement-news-59874.php

Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus get Dynamic Island, USB-C, new main camera

At its big event today, Apple made the vanilla iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models official alongside the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. While the Pros may get most of the coverage for introducing new, never before seen features to Apple's mobile roster, the non-Pros have seen their fair share of upgrades this year as well. USB-C is in of course, as mandated by the EU (although Apple won't admit that's why it's switching), and the Dynamic Island has made it to the non-Pro iPhones this time around. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have screens with up to 2,000-nit peak outdoor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_iphone_15_plus_announcement_price_availability-news-59824.php

Apple puts USB-C on the iPhone 15 Pro, the 15 Pro Max adds a periscope zoom

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are the biggest upgrade to the lineup since probably the first Pro Max in 2019. The marquee change was years in the making - but the iPhone finally has USB-C. See ya, Lightning and hello, universal cables across platforms! The Pros get USB 3.0 with speeds of up to 10 Gbps. You’ll be able to use the charger and cable from your iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, or Galaxy to charge the new iPhones. Apple didn't say anything about faster charging, though. Apple brought a number of upgrades to the design of the iPhone 15 Pro series. The new Pros have contoured...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_puts_usbc_on_the_iphone_15_pros_the_pro_max_debuts_a_periscope_zoom-news-59874.php

Microsoft Surface Duo will no longer receive software updates

The Microsoft Surface Duo released in September 2020 will no longer receive software updates. This includes Android version upgrades and security patches. The Surface Duo was launched with Android 10 out of the box and came with the promise of three years of Android security updates and OS upgrades. It picked up the Android 11 update in January 2022, and later in October, it was upgraded to Android 12L, which is the last Android version upgrade for the foldable. That's just two Android version upgrades, which is unimpressive for a phone launched with a price tag of $1,399. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_software_support_ends-news-59865.php

HMD Global to establish its own HMD smartphone brand

HMD Global has been launching smartphones under the Nokia brand for the past six years. The independent Finnish company plans to expand its portfolio and will introduce phones with its own HMD brand. The announcement comes from Jean-Francois Baril, the Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of HMD Global. The executive revealed on their LinkedIn page both HMD and Nokia phones will co-exist, and customers should expect a collaboration “with exciting new partners” as well. In a lengthy post, Baril stated that HMD Global is “the fastest growing 5G smartphone manufacturer year on year” and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_global_to_establish_its_own_hmd_smartphone_brand-news-59864.php

iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button confirmed yet again mere hours before the unveiling

We're now mere hours removed from Apple's grand unveiling event taking place on September 12 at 10 am local time in California. And a lot of companies want to steal a bit of the spotlight for themselves it seems, even for a very short period of time. Case in point (pun intended): case maker Spigen. It makes very well regarded smartphone cases generally, but today it decided to put on its leaker costume and posted this on X: something's different 🧐...#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/xVPT7Xx7sv— Spigen (@SpigenWorld) September 11, 2023 It's not even a subtle post, is it? There's something...

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Samsung Galaxy A25 specs leak

Less than a day ago we spotted the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A25 over in the Geekbench online database, and that listing revealed the fact that it's going to be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 1280 chipset. Now, less than 24 hours later, there's already a list of main specs to look at, courtesy of a leakster over on X. According to him, the Galaxy A25 will sport a 6.44-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a 50 MP main rear camera, 8GB of RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging. It should run Android 14 with One UI 6 on top from day one, it seems, which means it won't be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a25_specs_leak-news-59862.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review

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Latest update enables Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Watch4 series in India but it's bugged

Last week the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic started receiving the One UI 5 Watch update, which is based on Wear OS 4. In India this update enabled Samsung Pay support on the older watches. However, users are reporting issues with this. The One UI 5 Watch update enables Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Watch4 series, but there is an issue After successfully installing Wear OS 4 software, the watch will suggest installing the Samsung Pay app. You can do that, but there is a mismatch of some kind going on as your phone won’t see this as the latest software version and will tell...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_update_enables_samsung_pay_on_the_galaxy_watch4_series_in_india_but_its_bugged-news-59861.php

Lava Blaze 2 Pro unveiled with 50MP camera and more RAM

The Lava Blaze 2 arrived in April with a modest ₹9,000 price tag, now an upgraded Pro model comes with a better camera, more RAM and a slightly higher price, ₹10,000. Starting with the camera, it features a 50MP main module joined by a pair of 2MP helpers. This is up from a 13MP camera on the regular Blaze 2 and only one 2MP module. The selfie camera is the same as before with an 8MP sensor. The other notable change is that the Lava Blaze 2 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM as standard, up from 6GB. There is the option to add 8GB of virtual RAM too. The chipset is the same Unisoc...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_blaze_2_pro_unveiled_with_50mp_camera_and_more_ram-news-59855.php

Infinix introduces 3D Lighting Leather technology

Infinix has built up its name in the smartphone market over the last few years and design is key part in the brand’s rise. The latest development from the Transsion Holdings smartphone brand is called 3D Lighting Leather technology and it pairs colorful LED lights with translucent thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) leather on the edges of the back cover. The new development features a four-layer structure consisting of an LED Light Guide Film (LFG) base layer at the bottom which is covered in lightproof paint to enhance its transmission. The middle features transparent fiberglass...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_introduces_3d_lighting_leather_technology-news-59851.php

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max - what to expect?

Apple's 'Wanderlust' September 12 event is almost here and it's no secret that it'll bring the new iPhones. In fact, very little is a secret anymore when it comes to smartphones, iPhone or otherwise, so we already have a good idea of what Apple has in store. Expect four new iPhones - the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus (here's what to expect of them), and the two Pros - the smaller iPhone 15 Pro, and the Pro Max. The Pros are usually equally capable but different in size. This year, however, the Pro Max is undoubtedly more advanced phone thanks to its periscope zoom lens. This is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_pro_and_15_pro_max__what_to_expect-news-59825.php

Week 36 in review: Oppo A38 announced, Moto G54 goes official, more iPhone 15 rumors

The first week of September brought more to the rumor mill for the usual suspects. The iPhone 15 series will offer camera upgrades across the board with the 15 and 15 Plus getting all-new 48MP Sony sensors with a stacked design and an f/1.6 aperture. The second shooter on the back will be the same old 12MP, f/2.4 ultrawide. We prepared a more detailed what to expect article which you can check out here. The 15 Pro will retain the 48MP main shooter from its predecessor but it’s rumored to be joined by an improved 13MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens. The 15 Pro Max will get the biggest update with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_36_in_review_oppo_a38_announced_moto_g54_goes_official_more_iphone_15_rumors-news-59835.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2's carrier-locked units get One UI 5.1.1 in the US

The One UI 5.1.1 update released for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold3, and Galaxy Z Flip3 last month is now rolling for the Galaxy Z Fold2. However, it's seeding in the US for units locked to T-Mobile and Sprint's networks and should be released for the Fold2 on other networks soon. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 The One UI 5.1.1 update has firmware version F916USQU4KWH7 and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy Z Fold2 to August 2023. If you haven't received it yet, you can check for it manually by heading to your Fold2's Settings > Software update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_carrier_locked_units_usa_one_ui_5_1_1_update-news-59847.php

Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Introduction “It’s a Sony” - that was the Sony Corporation tagline back in the day and it may be coming back as the success of its flagship Wireless Headphones (WH) and Wireless Free (WF) ranges made them the gold standard for Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancelation. The WF earbuds are now at version XM5 bringing a more compact design, new 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X drivers with better reproduction of low sound frequencies and claims of superior ANC compared to the two-year-old Sony WF-1000XM4 which we loved. Sony WF-1000XM5 $298 at Amazon US €299 at Amazon DE £259 at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm5_review-news-59837.php

Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 to get new heart rate sensor, U2 chip

Apple will unveil the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 at its September 12 "Wonderlust" event. Both smartwatches are said to look similar to their predecessors, but Bloomberg claims these watches will use a new version of Apple's optical heart rate sensor instead of the third-gen heart rate sensor from the Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra. The Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will also get various other sensor and internal component upgrades focusing on speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Additionally, like the iPhone 15 series, they will come with the new U2 ultrawide-band chip for improved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_9_watch_ultra_2_new_heart_rate_sensor_u2_chip-news-59846.php

Weekly poll: will you use the Fairphone 5 for the next 8 years?

Apple has a reputation of having the best software support in the smartphone world, but when iOS 16 arrived in 2022, it was only for phones from 2017 and onward – 2016’s iPhone 7 and iPhone SE were dropped. That’s better than Android makers, which only do OS updates for four years at most... well, it’s better than most Android makers. Dutch company Fairphone made waves with its fifth generation phone – by using an industrial Qualcomm chip, it can promise support for 8 years (with an option to extend that to 10 years). This means security patches, but the company is also targeting “at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_will_you_use_the_fairphone_5_for_the_next_8_years-news-59821.php

iOS 16.6.1 update patches serious Pegasus spyware vulnerability

If you've been keeping up with the spying world as of late, then the Pegasus spyware might ring some bells. Israel-based cyber-arms company NSO Group develops the software and has the capability of reading a target's text messages, listening in on calls, tracking their location and more. The software made headlines after it was discovered that multiple nations have used it to spy on journalists, activists and other persons of interest. Apparently, Apple's recent iOS 16.6 mobile OS features a zero-day and zero-click, meaning no user interaction is required to use it, exploit dubbed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_1661_update_patches_serious_pegasus_spyware_vulnerability-news-59844.php

We probably shouldn't expect M3-powered MacBooks by the end of the year

There is a lot of buzz surrounding Apple's next M3 line of chips. As per rumors, the new family will be significantly more powerful than current M2 silicon. The M3 chips will apparently be based on the Apple A17 Bionic architecture, which is set to debut inside the iPhone 15 family on September 12. This has sparked some speculation that M3 chips and devices might be coming sooner rather than later. 看起來到今年年底前，Apple應該都不會發售新款的MacBook (配備M3系列處理器) 機型了==It seems that Apple will not launch new MacBook models (equipped with M3 series processors) before the end of this year.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/we_probably_shouldnt_expect_m3powered_macbooks_by_the_end_of_the_year-news-59843.php