Weekly poll results: the global pricing of the Realme GT 7 Pro will decide its fate

The Realme GT 7 Pro will enter its first foreign market, India, on Tuesday and it will be a make-or-break moment for the phone. The price in its homeland is great, but last week’s poll shows that people are concerned about the international pricing, which will be higher than the ₹42,000/$505/€465 value we get with a simple currency conversion. The pricing issue was easily the most voted option in the poll – it was picked by over a third of voters. That said, about a fifth are drawn to the phone and will have a close look at it once it becomes available in their region. Most people...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_global_pricing_of_the_realme_gt_7_pro_will_decide_its_fate-news-65434.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE and Z Flip7 chipsets tipped

Rumors so far suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE is indeed coming next year. It will be a toned-down version of the original Z Flip at a lower price to appeal to the masses. Details have been pretty scarce as of late, but an industry insider has recently posted on X, revealing the chipsets powering up the Galaxy Z Flip FE and the Z Flip7. It looks like the FE will adopt the Exynos 2400e, while the Z Flip7 will get the still-unreleased Exynos 2500. This signals a shift in strategy as the Galaxy Z Flip6 this year launched with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_fe_and_z_flip7_chipsets_tipped-news-65467.php

Apple to keep the periscope telephoto camera exclusive to the iPhone Pro models next year

Apple unveiled the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max in September, with only the Pro versions featuring periscope telephoto cameras. And if you were expecting next year's non-Pro iPhone 17 models to sport periscope units, that's not happening. The word comes from South Korean publication The Elec, which claims the periscope telephoto camera will remain exclusive to the Pro models in next year's lineup, even though LG Innotek - that makes iPhone camera modules - is investing in new facilities, possibly for the upgraded iPhone 17 series camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17_pro_models_periscope_camera-news-65466.php

More affordable Snapdragon X chip coming to Windows devices

During Investor Day, Qualcomm teased an upcoming Snapdragon X chipset aimed at affordable Windows-powered devices priced around $600. The name isn't final, but we suspect it will just be Snapdragon X. Right now, the company is offering the Snapdragon X Elite with 12-core CPU configurations and the Snapdragon X Plus with 8- or 10-core CPUs. Thus, the vanilla Snapdragon X will likely adopt a 6-core CPU, although Qualcomm has yet to confirm this. The company teased that its powerful NPU chip, used in the rest of the Snapdragon X SoCs, will also be employed in the cheaper Snapdragon X....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_affordable_snapdragon_x_chipset_coming_to_windows_devices-news-65464.php

Samsung's latest ad tells you to do your own thing instead of being an iSheep

Samsung's biggest competitor in the smartphone space is obviously Apple, so it's no surprise that the Korean company's latest ad is aimed at poking that particular bear. The point, however, seems a bit derogatory towards people who use and like Apple products. Apparently they're all following the dictates of a mysterious character called Simon (is that Steve Jobs reincarnate? We'll never know). Thus, these iPhone owners are all very iSheep-y. Sure, the ad doesn't use that term, but the implication is clearly there. If you try to fit in, you won’t stand out.🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎 🛸 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_latest_ad_tells_you_to_do_your_own_thing_instead_of_being_an_isheep-news-65459.php

vivo X Fold4 to be delayed

vivo's next foldable smartphone is allegedly delayed, according to the prolific Chinese leakster who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo. Interestingly, he also says there is currently only one device in development, so it looks like we're not getting a vanilla model and a Pro next year as we did in 2024. The X Fold4 will arrive a bit later in the year than the X Fold3, but do expect vivo to keep focusing on making its foldables ever thinner and lighter. vivo X Fold3 Pro The X Fold4 has a 6,000 mAh battery with support for wireless charging, two ultrasonic fingerprint sensors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold4_to_be_delayed-news-65457.php

Indonesian government expects Apple to invest more than $100M to bypas iPhone 16 ban

The iPhone 16 series was banned in Indonesia last month due to Apple's unmet investment commitments to the country. Cupertino responded with a pledge to invest $10 million, followed by a second promise to bump up the figure by an extra $100 million which would meet the initially committed sum of IDR 1.71 trillion ($109 million) in local R&D facilities. It seems Apple’s increased investment commitments are still insufficient. Indonesia's Industry Ministry reportedly declined Apple’s offer at an internal meeting headlined by Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. Per a spokesperson, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indonesian_government_expects_apple_to_invest_more_than_100m_to_bypas_iphone_16_ban-news-65455.php

Honor 300 Ultra leaks

The Honor 300 and Honor 300 Pro have both recently been listed on the company's online store in China ahead of their official release in the near future, but today the plot has thickened, as it were. It turns out there's also an Honor 300 Ultra coming. The two official-looking images you can see below have been leaked by Digital Chat Station over on Weibo, and they show a design that is nigh-on identical to that of the Honor 300 Pro. Honor 300 Ultra leaked images But, upon closer inspection, the Honor 300 Ultra has a periscope zoom camera in the center-right position. We can't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_300_ultra_leaks-news-65458.php

Samsung unveils Gauss2 AI model with an on-device option

Around this time last year, Samsung introduced Gauss, its own generative AI model. During the latest Samsung Developer Conference, the company unveiled its successor, called Gauss2, which brings improved performance and efficiency. Samsung truly believes that AI can enhance productivity and it has been using the Gauss AI internally. It is used in “code.i”, an in-house tool for developers in the Device eXperience (DX) division. Usage of code.i has been growing at a fast pace and now 60% of all developers inside DX are using it. code.i in action Gauss has also been deployed to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_gauss2_ai_model_with_an_ondevice_option-news-65437.php

Rumored specs for the Samsung Galaxy S25 paint a familiar picture

There are a few more major smartphone launches left this year, but attention is already starting to shift towards 2025. We’ve heard that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series might be one of the first out of the gate with January 5 reveal, though a different source put the Unpacked event on January 22. We’ve seen plenty of leaks about the new flagship series and the S25 spec sheet is starting to crystallize. TechManiacs has published a report of what the S25 trio will be like – and, unfortunately, it can be summarized as “more of the same”. Speculative render: Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumored_specs_for_the_samsung_galaxy_s25_paint_a_familiar_picture-news-65435.php

Google may have to divest Chrome to bypass search engine monopoly verdict

Earlier this year, the United States District Court of Columbia ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the search engine market. That ruling led the Department of Justice (DOJ) to draft several proposals to help amend Google’s illegal monopoly status. The latest DOJ proposal includes divesting Google’s Chrome browser, which the DOJ sees as a “key access point for searching the web.” The U.S. government is also prepared to force Google to divest Android in a similar manner. The DOJ also wants to prohibit Google from offering payments to third parties that would secure Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_may_have_to_divest_chrome_to_bypass_search_engine_monopoly_verdict-news-65436.php

Redmi shows the K80 Pro in official images, confirms launch date

Redmi is 11 years old now, and to celebrate that milestone it has introduced a new logo, which is red and all-caps. This new brand identity apparently represents courage and confidence. The brand has confirmed that it's launching the K80 series on November 27, and it's also released these official images of the K80 Pro. Redmi K80 Pro official images Redmi says the phone has a 1.9mm "ultra narrow" bottom bezel, a 50:50 top-down weighting, and the screen will have "2K" resolution, circular polarization, DC dimming across the full brightness scale (so no need for PWM at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_shows_the_k80_pro_in_official_images_confirms_launch_date-news-65433.php

Google reportedly cancels Pixel Tablet 3

Android tablets haven't seen anywhere near as much success as Apple's iPads, and Google's wares are included in that assessment. The company gave up on tablets in 2019 before it teased the Pixel Tablet in 2022 and then released it last year, and now it looks like it's ready to give up on the form factor yet again. According to a new report supposedly coming from "multiple industry sources close to the project", Google has decided to cancel the development of the Pixel Tablet 3, codenamed internally as Kiyomi. The decision was apparently made last week, which is when all of the teams...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_reportedly_cancels_pixel_tablet_3-news-65419.php

HMD Fusion is on its way to India with its modular chops

HMD unveiled the Fusion smartphone with a modular design back in September, and last month it received a Venom Smart Outfit. Now, it's getting ready to land in India. The phone is being teased by Amazon, and so you'll be able to buy it from that retailer when it does arrive in India. The launch date is still a mystery, but since the teaser campaign has started, it really can't be long now. The HMD Fusion comes with a 6.56-inch 720x1612 LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset at the helm, 4/6/8GB of RAM, 128/256GB of storage, a 108 MP rear camera with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_fusion_is_on_its_way_to_india_with_its_modular_chops-news-65418.php

Huawei teases spectral image sensor for Mate 70 series

We’re less than a week away from the Huawei Mate 70 series announcement, and the teaser campaign is in full swing. The latest piece to the puzzle details an important camera development that may shape up to be one of the key upgrades on the new phones. Huawei will bring a dedicated spectral imaging sensor dubbed “Red Maple” to its Mate 70 series phones. The brief teaser video shows the new sensor in action alongside a few samples highlighting natural color rendition. Unlike traditional red, green, green, blue (RGGB) color sensors or red, yellow, yellow, blue (RYYB) on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_teases_spectral_image_sensor_for_mate_70_series-news-65416.php

The SonarPen 2 is the most affordable iPad stylus with pressure sensitivity

Perhaps one of the more sensible alternatives to the Apple Pencil stylus for iPads is the SonarPen and it's now getting a second generation. The SonarPen 2's key selling point is its battery-free design and the support for some advanced features at a fraction of the Apple Pencil's price. The SonarPen 2 is powered by a cable that you plug into the iPad's USB-C port, which is a bit of an inconvenience, but it's a pretty simple and straightforward solution. That's what makes it cheap and particularly useful for classrooms that use iPads, for example. You don't have to charge all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_sonarpen_2_is_the_most_affordable_ipad_stylus_with_pro_features-news-65417.php

Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ teased in brief hands-on by exec

Huawei is hosting a big event next week with the official launch of the Mate 70 series. We already saw an official image of the Mate 70’s design, and now Huawei chairman Richard Yu decided to share a video that gives us a brief look at the Mate 70 Pro+. The device in the video appears to have a similar design to the Mate 70 from yesterday’s image but with an altered quad camera setup. We can spot a dedicated periscope lens in the top left corner. The phone in the video features the silver colorway seen in previous leaks, and we get another look at the curved sides and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_pro_teased_in_brief_handson_by_exec-news-65395.php

Moto G05 and G15 renders leak showing identical twins

Here's something we don't see very often (or ever). Today we have leaked images showing two separate upcoming Motorola phones. So far so unremarkable. What is out of the ordinary is that they look 100% the same. The only difference can be found in the colors that will be offered. Moto G05 leaked renders We're talking about the Moto G05 and Moto G15. The G05 will come in orange, and that's how we know which is which. The devices should hopefully be more different on the inside. More Moto G05 leaked renders Both phones will have a 50 MP main rear camera, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g05_and_g15_renders_leak_showing_identical_twins-news-65397.php

Apple now promises to invest $100 million in Indonesia to get rid of iPhone 16 ban

Last month the iPhone 16 series got banned in Indonesia, because of Apple having previously committed to investing IDR 1.71 trillion (approximately $107 million) in the country in local R&D facilities and then not meeting that commitment. Earlier this month, Apple pledged around $10 million in investments in Indonesia in a new factory to circumvent the ban, and today the company has boosted that planned investment tenfold, up to $100 million - which incidentally is very, very close to the sum it was initially supposed to invest and didn't. The $100 million would be invested in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_now_promises_to_invest_100_million_in_indonesia_to_get_rid_of_iphone_16_ban-news-65394.php

Oppo brings Gemini and Circle to Search to ColorOS 15

Oppo launched ColorOS 15 last month with a strong focus on AI. The company implemented its own voice assistant and circle-to-search feature for the Chinese audience, and today, we learned that international users will get the Google-powered equivalents. In a press release, the company officially announced that ColorOS 15 will bring the Gemini app and the Circle to Search with Google feature. The LLM will also work within the Notes and Documents app and offer an AI Recording Summary. Oppo will incorporate Google Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash across its user interface for AI assistance...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_brings_gemini_and_circle_to_search_to_coloros_15-news-65390.php

Google is working on a Pixel laptop, report claims

The name Pixel was first used by Google in the original Chromebook Pixel back in 2013. While the Chromebook Pixel line got discontinued in 2017, the name Pixel has lived on to describe Google's entire mobile portfolio. And soon, the company will launch a new laptop according to a new rumor. This will be very descriptively called Google Pixel Laptop, and its internal codename is allegedly Snowy. Google employees are reportedly comparing it to Apple's MacBook Pro, Dell's XPS line, the Microsoft Surface Laptop, and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, so it should be high-end as those in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_working_on_a_pixel_laptop_report_claims-news-65379.php

Here's when the Realme 14x drops and how much memory and storage it will have

Realme is bringing back the x model in its numbered series, a new rumor today claims. There was no Realme 13x, but there will be a Realme 14x. The phone is expected to be the cheapest in the Realme 14 family. According to a new rumor, the Realme 14x will launch in early December, and will come in three RAM/storage combos: 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. The phone is said to arrive in three colorways: Crystal Black, Golden Glow, and Jewel Red. Realme 12x The Realme 14x will have a 6,000 mAh battery and a square-shaped camera island (unlike the 12x pictured above). These are all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_realme_14x_drops_and_how_much_memory_and_storage_it_will_have-news-65378.php

vivo V50, V50e, and Y29 4G are all on the way

vivo is working on three new smartphones, according to an EEC certification that has been recently uncovered. These are the V50, V50e, and Y29 4G. The V50 and V50e will quite obviously be the successors to the V40 and V40e, respectively - the former having arrived in summer and the latter only being released last month. And yet, such is the breakneck pace of development in the mid-range smartphone world. vivo V50 (left), V50e (center), and Y29 4G (right) EEC certifications According to the certification in question, the V50's model number is V2427, and the V50e's is V2428....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v50_v50e_and_y29_4g_are_all_on_the_way-news-65377.php

Watch the Asus ROG Phone 9 launch here

Tomorrow, the Asus ROG Phone 9 series arrives to shake up the state of gaming phones – it will set a screen refresh rate record, at least among phones that are widely available around the world. Asus already teased the new models at the Snapdragon Summit and revealed that they will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Asus ROG Phone 9 series The landing page for the launch also promises an upgraded AniMe Vision (the dot matrix LED display on the back of the Pro model) and a “brand new retro experience” (that’s a bit of an oxymoron, isn’t it?). Here’s an official preview of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_asus_rog_phone_9_launch_here-news-65373.php

Oppo officially confirms next-week Reno13 and Pad 3 launch date

Oppo was rumored to bring the Reno13 midrangers and the Pad 3 tablet next week, and today we have the official confirmation. The company took it to Weibo to confirm that the phones and the slate will debut in China on November 25. The hero color of the Reno13 series will be Butterfly Purple, and the phone's celebrity endorsement comes from Yuqi, a 25-year-old Chinese singer-songwriter and a member of the South Korean girl group I-dle. The Oppo Reno13 phones will have a thin body and a metal frame. According to a leaked image, both the vanilla and Pro will have three cameras, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_officially_confirms_nextweek_reno13_and_pad_3_launch_date-news-65365.php

Realme GT 7 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_7_pro-review-2763.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 46

The Samsung Galaxy A55 got yet another victory in the week 47 edition of our trending chart. Along with the Galaxy S24 Ultra in second and the Redmi Note 13 Pro in third they give us yet another instance of the most popular podium of the year. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] In fourth, however, we have a brand new face - the just announced Redmi Magic 10 Pro+. The gaming beast is clearly turning a few heads. Note 13 follows in fifth as the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max climbed to sixth position. Xiaomi 15 Pro slid to seventh, while the Galaxy A15 retained its eight...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_46-news-65364.php

Sony LinkBuds Open review

The LinkBuds Open, also known as the WF-L910, are the second generation version of the original Sony LinkBuds. These are fairly unique, open-ear style earbuds which take the open-ear concept to a new level by literally having a hole in the middle of the earbuds for ambient sound to pass through. The second generation model has an updated design, new driver, second generation audio processor, Spatial Audio with head tracking, and longer battery life. Priced at $200, these earbuds still cost a pretty penny. Let’s see if they are good enough. Design The design of the LinkBuds...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.php

vivo Y300 5G pops up in live photos along with alleged price tag

Now that the vivo Y300 Pro and Y300 Plus are both a thing, we are just waiting on the vanilla model. As far as we know, the Y300 5G will be unveiled on November 21 in India. The phone has now popped up in a live photo in two colors. These seem to be two of the three available colors. The leak also includes an alleged price tag of INR 19,999. We aren't sure if that includes any cashback deal, though, or if it is the actual MSRP. vivo Y300 5G live photo Rumors hint that the Y300 5G will be a version of the Indonesian vivo V40 Lite. If that is the case, the vivo Y300 will come...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y300_5g_pops_up_in_live_photos_along_with_alleged_price_tag-news-65362.php

Apple Vision Pro is now available in two more countries

The Apple Vision Pro, which was unveiled last June and released in February this year, is now available in two more countries - South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. The Apple Vision Pro is sold through Apple's websites and Apple Stores in these countries. It starts at KRW4,990,000 ($3,575/€3,395/INR302,045) in South Korea and AED13,999 ($3,810/€3,620/INR321,970) in the UAE. Interested customers can book a free 30-minute demo at Apple Store locations to experience the Cupertino-based tech giant's "spatial computer" before spending money. With the launch in South Korea and UAE,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_vision_pro_south_korea_uae_price_sale_date-news-65360.php

Deals: Apple MacBook Air (2024) laptops are $200 off, iPad Air and Pro are $100 off

Apple’s refreshed Mac line went on sale last week – it included brand new devices with the efficient M4 chip, as well as some models that were updated to support Apple Intelligence (which works better when there’s more RAM available). This meant that the MacBook Air laptops – which are 2024 models, even though they use the M3 chip instead of the M4 – now have 16GB of RAM in the base configuration, up from 8GB. Naturally, retailers that had 8GB models stocked up dropped their prices to clear them out of their inventory. But now even the 16GB versions are discounted – the MacBook Air...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_apple_macbook_air_2024_laptops_are_200_off_ipad_air_and_pro_are_100_off-news-65342.php

OnePlus 13 gets a Macro Mode with a software update

The OnePlus 13, unveiled last month in China, has picked up a software update that comes with a Macro Mode. Once you download and install this update, you'll see a petal icon in the OnePlus 13's default camera app, allowing you to click pictures in macro with the 50MP ultrawide camera. The OnePlus 13 features three Hasselblad-branded 50MP cameras on the rear - primary, ultrawide (120˚), and periscope telephoto (3x optical). For selfies and video calls, there's a 32MP camera on the front. The OnePlus 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and runs Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_macro_mode_camera_update-news-65359.php

Oppo Reno13 and Reno13 Pro hands-on image leaks

Oppo is soon launching the Reno13 and Reno13 Pro mid-rangers along with the Oppo Pad 3. The phones have been pictured a couple of times so far, and in both cases we saw an uncanny resemblance to an Apple iPhone. That doesn't change today when we get to gawk at the first hands-on image showing both the Reno13 and the Reno13 Pro. See for yourself below. Oppo Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro#Oppo #OppoReno13series #OppoReno13 #Reno13 #OppoReno13Pro #Reno13Pro pic.twitter.com/xkmYETplaR— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) November 15, 2024 They still have obvious iPhone vibes, in the camera rings and in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno13_and_reno13_pro_handson_image_leaks-news-65354.php

TSMC's $6.6B grant from U.S. government finalized

Back in April, the United States Department of Commerce announced $6.6 billion in direct funding for TSMC under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. The subsidy has now been finalized and will include an additional $5 billion in government loans, which will help expand TSMC’s semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the first major binding contract in the CHIPS and Science program following its inception in 2022. TSMC semiconductor manufacturing fab site in Phoenix, Arizona The agreement will see government funds handed out to TSMC on a project milestone basis, with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tsmcs_66b_grant_from_us_government_finalized_-news-65351.php

Realme kicks off GT 7 Pro pre-orders a week ahead of international launch

Realme's GT 7 Pro handset was announced in China a few weeks ago but hasn't yet made it outside its home country. Realme has scheduled an international launch event on November 26 and has already set up a landing page on Amazon.in. Starting November 18, the company is launchings a pre-order offer for Indian consumers about a week before the official launch date. The pre-booking will be available on Amazon.in, and in physical stores. The official Realme website will open pre-orders on the announcement date - November 25. If you want to reserve your GT 7 Pro online, it will require...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_kicks_off_gt_7_pro_preorders_a_week_ahead_of_international_launch-news-65348.php

Motorola to bring Android 15 to nearly 30 models

Motorola announced today that over two dozen phones from its portfolio are lined up for an Android 15 update. The company updated support pages for 30 devices from the Razr, Edge, Moto G, and Thinkphone portfolio, announcing they should be getting the latest OS soon. Here is the full list of devices that got their pages refreshed: Razr 50 Ultra (aka razr+ 2024) Razr 50 (aka razr 2024) Razr 50s Razr 40 Ultra (aka razr+ 2023) Razr 40 (aka razr 2023) Razr 40s Edge 2024 Edge+ 2023 Edge 2023 Edge 50 Ultra Edge 50 Pro Edge 50 Edge 50 Neo Edge 50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_to_bring_android_15_to_nearly_30_models-news-65346.php

Apple Mac mini (M4) in for review

Today we have with us the new 2024 Mac mini, which features a new design and the latest Apple M4 processor. The new Mac mini is an incredibly small computer, measuring just five inches in length and breadth while being just under two inches tall. The design is just over an inch bigger than the latest Apple TV 4K model, which is incredible when you consider the Mac mini is a full-fledged computer. The packaging for the new model isn’t that much wider than the computer itself, which is typical for Apple. It’s also relatively empty with just a power cable inside, which is also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_mac_mini_m4_in_for_review-news-65333.php

European Commission issues Meta with hefty fine for tying Facebook and Marketplace

The European Commission (EC) is at it again, issuing another hefty fine to a US tech giant. This time it's Meta and the fine is €797.72 million (about $843.1 million). The reason has to do with Meta basically shoving Marketplace down every Facebook user's throat, whether they wanted it or not. This, the EC states, constitutes imposing unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads service providers. Basically, the only classified ads you're likely to see on Facebook are from Meta through Marketplace, and that leaves out any possible competitors because of the way it's tied...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/european_commission_issues_meta_with_hefty_fine_for_tying_facebook_and_marketplace-news-65330.php

vivo S20 Pro's impressive specs leak

vivo's S20 and S20 Pro are due to arrive this month and following a specs leak for the S20 back in October, today we have a list of the S20 Pro's specs. According to the always busy Digital Chat Station, the S20 Pro has a 6.67-inch 1260x2800 LTPS OLED touchscreen that is quad curved, a 50 MP selfie camera, a 50 MP main rear camera using Sony's IMX921 sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide, and a 50 MP 3x zoom periscope telephoto using Sony's IMX882 sensor. vivo S19 Pro The phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, will have an optical in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 5,500...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s20_pros_impressive_specs_leak-news-65328.php

Google Gemini app for iOS now available

Google has released its Gemini app for iOS, allowing users to tinker with the AI assistant via voice, text or camera. The new app offers all of the basic functionality you could previously access via the Gemini section on the Google app. Google Gemini app for iOS One key addition to the Gemini app on iOS is direct access to Gemini Live – the real-time voice chat experience with Google’s AI assistant. iPhone 15 Pro series and iPhone 16 series users can also assign the Gemini app via the Action Button for quick searches or conversations Like AI assistants from other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_gemini_app_for_ios_now_available-news-65329.php

Amazon launches Haul, its Temu competitor with all items under $20

Amazon couldn't ignore the rise of Temu and Shein anymore, and so today it's launching its competitor to both. It's called Haul (what an apt name!) and all items in Haul cost under $20, with the majority being $10 and under. Shipping takes one to two weeks and is free for orders over $25, otherwise it's $3.99. Returns are free within 15 days for items over $3, and if you buy over $50 you get 5% off, with 10% off orders over $75. Here's the catch: Haul is currently only available in the US. And an additional, slightly less catchy catch - it's a mobile-only affair. You either use the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_launches_haul_its_temu_competitor_with_all_items_under_20-news-65311.php

Tipster reiterates Galaxy S25 series to sport Snapdragon 8 Elite everywhere

With a rumored launch in January, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is potentially just two months away, and the leaks and rumors keep on coming. The latest one comes from renowned tipster IceUniverse and claims we’ll only see one chipset option for the upcoming flagships – Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite. Leaked renders of Samsung Galaxy S25 • Galaxy S25+ • Galaxy S25 Ultra Previous rumors suggested we’d see a Snapdragon/Exynos split for the S25 generation, similar to the Galaxy S24 series but that may not end up being the case as we've seen reports that Samsung is struggling with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tipster_reiterates_galaxy_s25_series_to_sport_snapdragon_8_elite_everywhere-news-65309.php

WhatsApp clarifies how muting group chats works

WhatsApp is now testing a clearer way to let you know what happens when you mute group chats. This has been spotted by a few people in the latest beta update for Android. As you can see from the screenshot below, the new feature lets you choose between receiving notifications for all group messages or only for "Highlights", which include @mentions, replies, and "other relevant messages". This is obviously meant to make large and very active group chats more manageable for people. The interesting thing is that "Highlights" are what you'll get even today in the non-beta app when you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_clarifies_how_muting_group_chats_works-news-65308.php

Honor opens MagicOS 9.0 public beta

Honor opened up its MagicOS 9.0 beta last week, and it is now expanding to more users via a new public beta release. The new update includes support for the same devices – the Magic V3 and V2 series foldables and the Magic5 and Magic6 series bar phones. Like the previous release, users of the devices listed above will need to run the baseline firmware version 8.0.0.172 or above to participate in the new beta. Users enrolled for the previous beta will receive the new version as an OTA update. If you haven’t registered for the prior beta, you must enroll for the public beta via the My...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_opens_magicos_90_public_beta-news-65307.php

YouTube tests new feature that replaces fullscreen gesture with scrolling videos

YouTube is currently testing a new feature on mobile that will likely have few fans among users. The company is repurposing the vertical scroll gestures in fullscreen mode to switch to next or previous video, similar to Shorts, as noticed by user Tushar Mehta on X. Currently, you can swipe up on a video in the mobile app to make it fullscreen and then swipe down on it to exit fullscreen. If you scroll up in fullscreen mode, you get a list of suggested videos. The YouTube product team is fucking the gestures in the Android app one after another. Who the fuck wants to scroll on a long...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_tests_new_feature_that_replaces_fullscreen_gesture_with_scrolling_videos-news-65291.php

First One UI 7 beta build spotted on Samsung's test servers

Yesterday, Ice Universe said that Samsung could release the One UI 7 beta next week – but only for the US and South Korea. However, people in Europe and India may not have to wait long as the first One UI 7 beta builds for the Galaxy S24 series have already been spotted on Samsung’s servers. Firmware version ZXKB was spotted for the SM-S928B, which is the model number of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra sold in Europe and India. The first internal test builds were reported in May. One UI 7 beta firmware for the Galaxy S24 Ultra One UI 7 was officially unveiled at SDC 2024. It is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_one_ui_7_beta_build_spotted_on_samsungs_test_servers-news-65288.php

Nothing OS 3.0 second beta arrives for Nothing Phone (2) and (2a)

It looks like Nothing is sticking to its plan and is now seeding the second beta of Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 to the Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a). According to Nothing's update calendar, the Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus and CMF Phone 1 should start receiving the beta software sometime next month. The Nothing OS 3.0 beta 2 brings several improvements and Nothing OS-exclusive features. For instance, Shared Widgets allows Nothing owners to interact with each other through widgets, but it's still rather limited in functionality for now, and only reactions are shown to connected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_os_30_second_beta_arrives_for_nothing_phone_2_and_2a-news-65284.php

Oppo Find X8 unboxing

Oppo is making its return to Western markets, adding another option in the sea of Galaxy phones and iPhones (with the occasional Pixel). The company's comeback is spearheaded by its brand new flagship duo - the Oppo Find X8 Pro and Find X8. The pair of well-designed fully-featured flagships will certainly give established players a run for their money. The Pro is the bigger phone with a larger display and battery, a better main camera, and two telephotos, while the Oppo Find X8 might just be the best compact phone you can have right about now (the vivo X200 Pro mini is increasingly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_unboxing-news-65281.php

Mac mini 2024 gets a teardown, has no user upgradeable parts

Apple's 2024 Mac mini recently went on sale and has already gone through the teardown treatment. Today, we are taking a look at once such teardown by YouTube creator Brandon Geekabit, who is performing the teardown on the base 16/256GB M4 model. As with previous Mac mini models, the entry point for the internals is through the plastic panel at the bottom. There are no exposed screws so you will need to just pry the corners with a spudger until it pops out. Once open, you will be greeted with a fancy-looking metal bracket that features openings for the ventilation system. In the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mac_mini_2024_gets_a_teardown_has_no_user_upgradeable_parts-news-65273.php

The iPhone 17 Slim and Galaxy S25 Slim both run into the same issues

Apple and Samsung are both rumored to be working on Slim models for next year and both are reportedly running into the same issues. In short, there are two obstacles on the road to a thin phone: the motherboard and the battery. Apple has figured out the motherboard problem, now the issue is bringing down the cost, according to Naver poster yeux1122. The company tried incorporating new tech for the battery, but due to volume production and other issues, it is sticking with current materials. The end result will be an iPhone 17 Slim that will measure around 6mm thick. For comparison, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_17_slim_and_galaxy_s25_slim_both_run_into_the_same_issues-news-65270.php