Lava Blaze Pro 5G's launch date and design revealed

Indian handset maker Lava launched Lava Blaze Pro last September, followed by the Blaze 5G a month later. Now, Lava has announced it will launch the Blaze Pro 5G on September 26 in India at noon local time. The Lava Blaze Pro 5G is touted as the "King of 5G," and a video teaser posted by Lava on YouTube revealed the Blaze Pro 5G's design. 3 Days to go!Blaze Pro 5G is launching on 26th September, 12 PM on Youtube. Register here for the event: https://t.co/NhsXsJv7y5#KingIsHere #KingOf5G #LavaMobiles pic.twitter.com/ypCnyDrZJn— Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile) September 23, 2023 The Lava...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_blaze_pro_5g_launch_date_features_colors_design-news-60008.php

iPhone 15 series shatters sales records in China

Despite the homegrown competition in China, Apple's new iPhone 15 series managed to outpace the iPhone 14 family from last year. According to one of the country's biggest online retailers, JD.com, which has partnered with more than 4,000 Apple resellers, the first two hours of the launch saw a 253% uptick compared to last year. This signals a huge interest in the new iPhones and to everyone's surprise, orders from customers in lower-tier cities jumped six times. Despite the higher price tag, iPhone adoption seems to be spreading outside of major Chinese cities. According to market...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_15_series_shatters_sales_records_in_china-news-60004.php

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro appear in official-looking renders, color options revealed

The Google Pixel 8 duo is set to make a debut on October 4, but by now, we know almost everything there is to know about Google's top-tier handsets for 2023. Except for one little detail - how the new colors look. A previous leak already revealed the color variants but without any visual confirmation. The Pixel 8 Pro will seemingly launch in Obsidian, Porcelain and Sky Blue. Interestingly, the Sky Blue paint job made an appearance with the most recent Pixel 8a live images. Only the Obsidian colorway is ported from the Pixel 7 Pro. Pixel 8 Pro in Obsidian, Sky Blue and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_and_8_pro_appear_in_officiallooking_renders_colors_options_revealed-news-60003.php

Realme GT2 Pro gets Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 early access

Realme has announced the Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 early access program for the Realme GT2 Pro in India and Russia. The company has started accepting applications for the same, and those interested can enroll in the program by enabling the Developer Mode on their GT2 Pro and navigating to its Settings > About device menu, clicking on the "realme UI 4.0" banner at the top, then click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and then on Beta program > Early Access > Apply Now. Submit the required details to complete the application, and you'll receive the update if it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt2_pro_android_14_realme_ui_5_early_access-news-60002.php

Samsung Galaxy A05s lands in the Google Play Console ahead of release

The Galaxy A05 and A05s are both upcoming smartphones at the lower-end of the Korean company's roster, and both of these have been leaking a lot lately. Most recently, we've seen them in leaked schematics portraying the differences in design (and some features). Today, the Galaxy A05s has landed in the Google Play Console, a sign of an imminent launch. The listing, as always, provides us with an image of the device, along with some of its specs. According to the Google Play Console, the Galaxy A05s will have a screen with 1080x2400 resolution, Android 13 on board, the Qualcomm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05s_lands_in_the_google_play_console_ahead_of_release-news-60000.php

vivo is working on two new foldables, the S Flip and V Flip

Two new trademark listings from vivo appeared on the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) website, both likely referring to future clamshell foldable smartphones named vivo V Flip and vivo S Flip. As of now, the company has a standard foldable smartphone under the vivo X Fold2 name and a vertical foldable named vivo X Flip. And given that these two are the flagship models, it's quite possible that the future V Flip and S Flip models are some sort of midrangers. Listings at EUIPO Motorola most recently launched its Razr 40 duo, with the vanilla one being a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_is_working_on_two_new_foldables_the_s_flip_and_v_flip-news-59999.php

Samsung Galaxy A55 specs surface, likely to use Exynos 1480 SoC

Information about one of Samsung's most anticipated midranger, the Galaxy A55, is pretty scarce, so GalaxyClub's most recent findings lay a good foundation for the upcoming rumors. After all, if Samsung sticks its schedule, the A55 should come around March next year. Sources close to the publication unearthed the handset's SoC and main camera specs. Reportedly, Samsung is carrying out an internal testing of the Galaxy A55 with a SoC with model number S5E8845, which we believe to be the still-unannounced Exynos 1480 chip. That's because the Exynos 1380 and 1280 carry model numbers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55_specs_surface_likely_to_use_exynos_1480_soc-news-59994.php

Xiaomi 14 certification confirms 90W charging rate

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the 14 series before the end of 2023, and the company already got one of the smartphones certified by 3C. The Chinese Compulsory Certification (CCC) approved a phone with the model number 23127PN0CC, said to be the vanilla Xiaomi 14, with 90W charging support. The smartphone's charger will have a power output of 5-20V at 6.1-4.5A, which is 90W max. The Xiaomi MDY-14-EC charger will be needed to go there, but it's yet to be seen if the company will provide the adapter in the retail box. Back in early 2022, Xiaomi would ship the Xiaomi 13 with the charger...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14_ccc_90w_charging-news-59991.php

Xiaomi 14 certification confirms 90W charging rate

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the 14 series before the end of 2023, and the company already got one of the smartphones certified by 3C. The Chinese Compulsory Certification (CCC) approved a phone with the model number 23127PN0CC, said to be the vanilla Xiaomi 14, with 90W charging support. The smartphone's charger will have a power output of 5-20V at 6.1-4.5A, which is 90W max. The Xiaomi MDY-14-EC charger will be needed to go there, but it's yet to be seen if the company will provide the adapter in the retail box. Back in early 2022, Xiaomi would ship the Xiaomi 13 with the charger...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14_gets_certified_with_90w_fast_charging-news-59991.php

Tecno's first clamshell foldable Phantom V Flip is now official

Tecno just introduced its Phantom V Flip – the company's first clamshell foldable smartphone. It has a circular external OLED screen with two cameras and an LED flash in the ring around it, while on the inside is a 6.9” foldable LTPO AMOLED display. The Phantom V Flip is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8050 chipset with an octa-core CPU that goes as high as 3.0 GHz. It was announced with 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM, expandable with up to 8 GB more through the Extended Memory software feature. The 22:9 foldable panel supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and reaches 1,000 nits...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecnos_first_clamshell_foldable_phantom_v_flip_is_now_official-news-59990.php

Apple iPhone 15 lineup is now on sale

The Apple iPhone 15 lineup that went on pre-order last Friday is now on sale through Apple stores in over countries, including the US, the UK, India, Germany, Japan, and China. The iPhone 15 series includes the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The vanilla and Plus versions are offered in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities with five color options - pink, yellow, green, blue, and black. Apple fans outside the Apple Marina Bay Sands in Singapore queuing up to get their iPhone 15 On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_iphone_15_plus_iphone_15_pro_iphone_15_pro_max_price-news-59989.php

Samsung announces Galaxy S23 and Galaxy XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition smartphones

Samsung has expanded its portfolio of Tactical Edition devices with two new smartphones - the Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and the Galaxy XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition. These are rugged smartphones aimed at military personnel and others with a similar job profile. Both smartphones share the specs with their standard versions but come with additional features that make them suitable for use in a tactical environment. For starters, the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Tactical Edition is MIL-STD-810H certified, allowing it to withstand extreme weather and have water resistance in up to 5 feet of water...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_tactical_edition_galaxy_xcover6_pro_tactical_edition_features_price_sale_date-news-59983.php

Amazon unveils new Fire TV Stick 4K models, updated Fire HD 10 tablets and Echo Show 8 (2023)

Amazon held its big fall launch event which introduced a plethora of new devices across the Fire, Echo and Eero lineups. There are new Fire TV Stick 4K models, a new Fire TV soundbar, as well as new Echo Show and Echo Hub models. We also got a new Wi-Fi 7 cable Eero Max 7 router and updated Fire HD 10 tablets. Amazon is also bringing Generative AI to Alexa on Fire TV and Echo Show devices which will allow the voice assistant to hold more natural conversations with nuanced answers and the ability to perform multiple requests from one command. Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) and Fire TV Stick...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_unveils_new_fire_tv_stick_4k_models_updated_fire_hd_10_tablets_and_echo_show-news-59981.php

CMF by Nothing's watch, buds and charger will be sold through Flipkart, pre-orders start next week

Earlier this year Nothing launched its own sub-brand and last week it confirmed that the first products under the CMF name will launch in India on September 26 (Tuesday). The sub-brand will cooperate with retailer Flipkart for the launch, which put up a teaser page and hurriedly took it down again (but not before confirming some details). From a leak we know that CMF will bring Nothing’s first smartwatch, its first 65W GaN charger and TWS buds (which overlap with Nothing’s own buds). These were seen on the Flipkart page with some details. CMF by Nothing’s first three products:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_by_nothings_watch_buds_and_charger_will_be_sold_through_flipkart_preorders_start_next_week-news-59980.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro to have a flagship-tier memory combo and 120W fast charging

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi Note 13 Pro series, and it revealed even more spicy details ahead of the event. According to the official Redmi page on Weibo, the Note 13 Pro series will have a variant with 16 GB LPPDR5 RAM and 512 GB UFS 3.1 storage - specs that are generally for premium and flagship phones and not midrangers. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro series features The post did not say whether it will be a Note 13 Pro or Note 13 Pro+ smartphone, and it is fair to assume it will be the latter. The page also posted a teaser for 120W fast charging and a 5,000 mAh battery,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_13_pro_to_have_a_flagshiptier_memory_combo_and_120w_fast_charging-news-59979.php

New leak shows the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE from all angles

Samsung is preparing to launch its cheapest-ever TWS earphones - the Galaxy Buds FE. We spotted some images of the audio wearables, but the latest leak revealed them from all angles and in two colors - White and Black. The case will be similar to the Galaxy Buds2 and Buds2 Pro's, while the buds themselves are reminiscent of the Buds+ with a glossy touch area and rubber wingtips that will come in different sizes. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Battery life is yet to be revealed, but the images showed two pogo pins for charging the buds, while the case itself will have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_fe_revealed_from_all_angles_in_new_leak-news-59977.php

Samsung Galaxy A15's design revealed through leaked renders

We recently saw leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy A05, which revealed its design, but that's not the only smartphone Samsung is working on right now since renders of the Galaxy A15 have also surfaced, showing us what the smartphone looks like. The Samsung Galaxy A15 features three cameras on the rear, like the Galaxy A14 4G and Galaxy A14 5G. However, it's built around a 6.4" Infinity-U display instead of a screen with a V-shaped notch like the Galaxy A14. Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy A15 has flat frames and not the rounded ones we have on the Galaxy A14. This could make the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a15_design_renders-news-59978.php

Schematic shows Galaxy A05 with a dual camera, A05s with triple cam and NFC

A week ago we saw CAD-based renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A05s, which showed a triple camera – don’t get too excited, it’s just a 50+2+2MP setup. Now an image (which might be from the manual) shows that its sibling, the Galaxy A05, will have only two cameras (as we’ve seen in spy shots before). Both phones are expected to have 50MP sensors in the main. As for the second camera on the A05, it’s probably a 2MP helper (most likely a depth sensor, but possibly a macro cam). This was the case with the A04 and A04s from last year too. Another difference between the 2022 models is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/schematic_shows_galaxy_a05_with_a_dual_camera_a05s_with_triple_cam_and_nfc-news-59967.php

iFixit demotes iPhone 14 repairability rating to 4/10 retroactively

Last year, iFixit gave the iPhone 14 a 7/10 repairability rating due to its updated internal design allowing for easier repairs. Despite the updated internal design, Apple continued its policy of part-pairing which imposes software limitations if the repair parts are not approved by Apple and this prompted iFxit to retroactively lower the iPhone 14’s repairability score to а 4/10. The new do-not-recommend rating comes after iFixit reassessed the degree of difficulty in completing most major repairs – like cracked screens and backs. One of the more head-shaking examples is that a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ifixit_demotes_iphone_14_to_4_10_repairability_rating_-news-59965.php

Tecno Phantom V Flip handled on video ahead of Friday's official unveiling

Tecno will release its second foldable on Friday through its premium Phantom brand. The first was the horizontal foldable dubbed the Phantom V Fold, this new model will be a clamshell appropriately named Phantom V Flip. The official event will be held in Singapore, but the phone is expected in India and Nigeria, among other markets. In fact, Nigerian carrier MTN is already taking in pre-orders (well, they are more like registrations than actual orders). This deal is valid until September 27, which is presumably when open sales will start (in Nigeria at least). The Tecno Phantom V...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_phantom_v_flip_handled_on_video_before_fridays_official_unveiling-news-59964.php

Google drops software support for Pixel 4a

Google did not push a September software update to the Pixel 4a (the non-5G version), confirming its decision to terminate support for the smartphone officially. The phone was scheduled to receive a final update in August 2023, and now, as the new package is out to newer Pixels, we have an official confirmation there's not going to be an extension. The Pixel 4a was a rather unimpressive smartphone, and when we reviewed it, we were puzzled why Google released it as a mild upgrade of the Pixel 3a just weeks ahead of the Pixel 5 launch in 2020. When Android 14 Developer Preview and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_drops_software_support_for_pixel_4a-news-59963.php

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ shines in all its beauty ahead of tomorrow's launch

Xiaomi's brand Redmi is launching the Note 13 Pro series tomorrow, and it has already showcased the hero color option of the Note 13 Pro+ - a leather variant with four different colors on the back. Today, the company revealed the other two paint jobs – one is called Porcelain White (not made from actual porcelain) and Midnight Black. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ The new smartphone will have a 200 MP camera with OIS and a “large aperture”. Redmi proudly announced on Weibo the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ will produce better-than-ever night-time photos. It will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_13_pro_shines_in_all_its_beauty_ahead_of_tomorrows_launch-news-59962.php

Alleged Redmi K70 Pro appears on Geekbench with key specs

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 13 series tomorrow in China, but the company is also expected to unveil the Redmi K70 lineup this year. The brand hasn't divulged anything about the Redmi K70 series yet, but a Xiaomi device sporting model code 23117RK66C, and believed to be the Redmi K70 Pro, has popped up on Geekbench with key specs. The device runs Android 14 and has 16GB RAM onboard. It's powered by an octa-core CPU having a 1 + 2 + 5 configuration, with the prime core having a maximum clock frequency of 3.19 GHz. This chipset is believed to be the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k70_pro_specs_geekbench-news-59961.php

Google's Bard AI can now connect to Gmail, Google Docs, Maps, Drive, and YouTube

Google initially unveiled its Bard AI tool as a knee-jerk reaction to the overnight popularity gained by ChatGPT earlier this year, but in the meantime the search giant has continued to improve Bard - whether by adding new features or expanding its reach. Today is another 'new feature' day in Bardland, as Bard Extensions are launching. Google says this is "a completely new way to interact and collaborate with Bard". Using Extensions, Bard can get relevant information from all the other Google products you probably use every day - things like Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, YouTube, and even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_bard_ai_can_now_connect_to_gmail_google_docs_maps_drive_and_youtube-news-59959.php

Teardown video shows the Huawei Mate 60 Pro components that shouldn't be there

A teardown of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro left politicians and companies scratching their heads – how did Huawei manage to get a 5G-capable, 7nm chipset? Under current sanctions, this shouldn’t be possible. And yet here it is. Now here is another teardown of the phone, this time in English rather than Chinese. Not that it makes the situation any clearer. Here is the phone’s motherboard uncovered: The Huawei Mate 60 Pro motherboard You can’t see the HiSilicon Kirin 9000s chipset itself, instead you see the SK Hynix RAM chips that sit above it. Those are themselves a mystery and SK...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/teardown_video_shows_the_huawei_mate_60_pro_components_that_shouldnt_be_there-news-59958.php

iPhone 16 Pro rumored to gain tetraprism periscope next year

One of the marquee features on the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the new periscope camera with 5x optical zoom. The new 120mm equivalent lens brings an innovative tetraprism design with a bright f/2.8 aperture and 1.12µm pixels behind a 12MP sensor. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the periscope sensor will make its way to the smaller iPhone 16 Pro next year bringing parity with the Pro Max model. iPhone 15 Pro Max tetraprism periscope As per Kuo, Apple is facing challenges with iPhone 15 Pro Max production largely because of the rising production costs and low yield rates...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_16_pro_rumored_to_gain_tetraprism_periscope_next_year-news-59948.php

Honor X40 GT Racing Edition is coming on September 21

Honor unveiled the X40 GT last October, which will be joined by the Racing Edition on September 21. The regular X40 GT comes in three colors, while the X40 GT Racing Edition will have two versions - both having vertical stripes spanning the length of the back panel like the standard model's Racing Black variant, except the "Matrix AI Vision Camera" text is placed on the stripe and not around the camera island. Honor is yet to detail the hardware differences between the standard X40 GT and the Racing Edition. However, the phone's listing on JD.com suggests the Racing Edition will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x40_gt_racing_edition_launch_date-news-59946.php

Samsung and researchers working to improve the Galaxy Watch VO2 Max and sweat loss tracking

With the One UI 4.1 Watch Samsung introduced two helpful features for runners – sweat loss tracking and VO2 Max estimation. Now the company has set out to improve the accuracy of these functions by partnering with researchers at the University of Michigan Exercise & Sport Science Initiative (ESSI). The research will be lead by the Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR), ESSI’s core research lab. It has already started recruiting participants and collecting data. This study will go on for eight months. Testing will be done both indoors (on a treadmill) and outdoors with running...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_and_researchers_working_to_improve_the_galaxy_watch_vo2_max_and_sweat_loss_tracking-news-59935.php

vivo Y17s launched in Singapore with Helio G85 and 50MP main camera

Vivo quietly announced the Y17s smartphone in Singapore, which is a low-end handset with pretty basic specs and we are unsure whether it will make it outside of Singapore but it likely will. The vivo Y17s runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and is built around a 6.56-inch IPS LCD, 720p display with 60Hz refresh rate. And although that may not sound like much, vivo advertises 840 nits of peak brightness, which should be enough for comfortable outdoor use even in a bright sunny day. There aren't many memory variants to choose from, just the one 6GB/128GB. A microSD card slot is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y17s_launched_in_singapore_with_helio_g85_and_50mp_main_camera-news-59943.php

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 – a 4nm chipset for the midrange

Qualcomm released over the weekend the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 – a chipset, built on the 4nm process technology, that is meant to be a solution for phone makers that want a capable platform that can fit within a far lower budget than the Gen 8 chips. The CPU of the 7s is less powerful than any other Snapdragon 7 series chip, the ISP is also not as impressive, indicating a slightly lower positioning overall. Some rumors suggested the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 could arrive with the Redmi Note 13 series, scheduled to launch this month. The name might sound confusing, because there wasn't a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_snapdragon_7s_gen_2__a_4nm_chipset_for_the_midrange-news-59930.php

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE design fully revealed in 360-degree spin

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has surfaced yet again, this time it is a short clip offering a 360° view of the device. A previous leak showed the entire color range with black, white, mint and purple options. This clip shows the black one. pic.twitter.com/n6iplmWac4— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 16, 2023 If you prefer, you can also check out the static renders of the black model from last week. The design of the S23 FE has been confirmed, not just because it matches Samsung’s current design language, but also because we saw it in TENAA photos. Based on TENAA data, the Galaxy S23 FE...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_fe_design_fully_revealed_in_360_spin-news-59931.php

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 – a 4nm chipset for the midrange

Qualcomm released over the weekend the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 – a chipset, built on the 4nm process technology, that is meant to be a solution for phone makers that want a capable platform that can fit within a far lower budget than the Gen 8 chips. The CPU of the 7s is less powerful than any other Snapdragon 7 series chip, the ISP is also not as impressive, indicating a slightly lower positioning overall. Some rumors suggested the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 could arrive with the Redmi Note 13 series, scheduled to launch this month. The name might sound confusing, because there wasn't a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_releases_snapdragon_7s_gen_2_chipset__a_4nm_platform_for_affordable_midrangers-news-59930.php

Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max demand is outpacing last year’s 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 series went on pre-order in the first wave of countries last Friday and we now have some our first set of estimates on how well things are going for it. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, suggests the iPhone 15 Pro Max is garnering most of the consumer attention and is outpacing initial demand for last year’s iPhone 14 Pro Max. Demand for the entry level iPhone 15 and 15 Plus is on par with last year’s iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. Looking over at the iPhone 15 Pro, Kuo suggest demand is lower this year as more users are looking for the updated camera experience on the larger Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_iphone_15_pro_max_demand_is_outpacing_last_years_14_pro_max_-news-59929.php

Moto Tab G84 appears in leaked images

Motorola launched the Moto G84 smartphone and is reportedly working on a tablet with the same name. The Moto Tab G84 device appeared in leaked renders, and while there are no specs accompanying the images, we can make out some features from them. The new tablet will have an 8 MP camera and will have support for a stylus and a magnetic keyboard. There are also 2x2 JBL-tuned speakers with support for Dolby Audio. The pogo pins on the bottom are for a magnetic keyboard and cover. At the same time, the stylus will be magnetically attach to the back, where a small cutout indicates the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_tab_g84_appears_in_leaked_renders-news-59928.php

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC review

It's been a hot minute since we have had a neckband-style wireless headset around these parts. That is rather unfortunate, as in many ways they were superior to the currently popular TWS earbuds, with longer battery life, physical controls, and better connectivity performance. The last model we tested with this design was incidentally the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 and now we have the updated version with ANC or active noise cancellation. At INR 2299, the India-exclusive Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC are only slightly more expensive than the Z2. That still makes them one of the cheapest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_bullets_wireless_z2_anc_review-news-59926.php

Week 37 in review: Apple brings out the iPhone 15 series with USB-C

This week was Apple's iPhone 15 event so naturally most of the top stories were related to that. Apple announced four new iPhones in the same configuration as last year - two vanilla models - the 15 and 15 Plus - and two Pro models - the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. The biggest upgrade is that all new iPhones now have USB-C ports! Heck, even the AirPods got upgraded to USB-C. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus got bumped up to the A16 Bionic chip, have new 48MP main cameras, and now have a Dynamic Island, instead of a notch. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have the world's first 3nm chip in the A17...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_37_in_review_apple_brings_out_the_iphone_15_series_with_usbc-news-59917.php

Moto G84 in for review

The Moto G84 just went live across Europe this week and now it's at our doorstep. The phone is available for €299 in a comfortable 12/256GB configuration and in three colors - the subdued Marshmallow Blue and Midnight Blue, and this Viva Magenta we have the pleasure of showing you. This is easily one of the prettiest phones you can get at this price point. It comes well equipped too, with a case, USB cable, and a 33W charger. In keeping with Motorola's recent design language, the Moto G84 has a vegan leather back that feels great to the touch. The PANTONE color of the year 2023 Viva...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g84_in_for_review-news-59910.php

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

The long-awaited iPhone launch was this week and the newest models are already on pre-order – for the first time with USB-C. Other firsts include Apple’s first periscope (on the iPhone 15 Pro Max) and the first vanilla models with a Dynamic Island. But there are no deals to be had on the new models, Apple isn’t feeling the pressure to offer pre-order goodies. That said, it’s worth having a look at the older models as some got price cuts, others got discontinued entirely (but are still available through third-party sellers). There are a couple of new Android launches this week too. As...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_the_best_smartphone_deals_from_the_us_germany_the_uk_and_india-news-59914.php

Weekly poll: which Are you buying an Apple iPhone 15?

You already heard our thoughts on the iPhone 15 and on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, now we want to hear what you think of Apple’s latest (and supposedly greatest) smartphones. The big change this year is that Apple adopted the industry standard USB-C for its iPhone 15 series (and the updated AirPods Pro 2). It did so under duress from the EU, but Tim Cook and company put a positive spin on it. From a previous poll we already know that the majority approves of this move. But is that enough to get you to upgrade? Hold your horses, there are so many upgrades that we need to talk about. Like the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_apple_iphone_15_series-news-59899.php

Flashback: saying goodbye to the Lightning port

This week we bid farewell to the Lightning port – with the launch of the iPhone 15 series and the Pro models its story comes to a close. We have already had a detailed look at Lightning, what it was, what it could do and what it couldn’t do. Here we just wanted to remember all the devices that were powered by Lightning. The story began in 2012 with the iPhone 5, the iPad 4 and the brand new iPad mini. Apple also switched a couple of iPods – the 7th gen nano and the 5th gen touch – to Lightning. This was significant as the 30-pin connector that Lightning came to replace was originally used...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_saying_goodbye_to_the_lightning_port-news-59905.php

Weekly poll results: the sustainable Fairphone 5 has its fans and its detractors

It’s certainly not for everyone, but the Fairphone 5 is the perfect phone for some people – about one fifth of voters in last week’s poll can see themselves using this devices for the next 8 years, happy in the knowledge that they have a phone that is kind to the environment and to people and one that is easy to repair at home. Many say that they already use phones for 4-5 years, even models that weren’t really designed to last that long. The Fairphone meanwhile is built with longevity in mind – you only need to look at the 5 year warranty to see that the company really believes in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_sustainable_fairphone_5_has_its_fans_and_its_detractors-news-59902.php

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most competitive Apple flagship in years

There’s something special about an iPhone event. It’s the most exciting end-of-summer phone announcements and it’s possibly the biggest phone event of the year. But iPhone upgrades have become a bit of a boring affair in the past few years. That changed this year - the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most competitive flagship Apple’s made in years. Scratch that - the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most competitive flagship Apple’s ever made. It finally caught up with Android flagships on zoom The unique tetraprism periscope of the iPhone 15 Pro Max finally puts the Cupertino flagship...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_15_pro_max_is_the_most_competitive_apple_flagship_in_years-news-59891.php

vivo T2 Pro's processor confirmed

The vivo T2 Pro launching on September 22 was rumored to have the Dimensity 7200 SoC at the helm, which has turned out to be true since vivo has announced that the T2 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 7200 chip, making it the "fastest smartphone in the price segment." vivo previously revealed the T2 Pro's design, suggesting it's a rebranded iQOO Z7 Pro that went on sale in India last week. If so, the vivo T2 Pro will come with a 6.78" 120Hz FullHD+ curved AMOLED screen, 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage, and Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13. The smartphone will pack a 4,600 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t2_pro_5g_features_processor-news-59925.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE's price tipped

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S23 FE soon, and alongside that, we could also see the Korean brand introduce the Galaxy Buds FE TWS earphones, which, according to tipster Roland Quandt, will have an MSRP of $99.99. The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are said to feature 12mm AKG tuned drivers in each bud and have graphite and white color options. The Galaxy Buds FE's manual uploaded by Samsung on its website revealed the earphones would come in two wingtip sizes - S/M and M/L. Galaxy Buds FE The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE's charging case will draw power through a USB-C port, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_fe_price_tipped-news-59922.php