Here's when the Redmi Note 14 series and the Xiaomi 15 will reach India

The Redmi Note 14 family made its debut in China in September, and ever since then you may have been wondering when the global launch will take place. Today we have the answer, sort of. What's clear is that the Redmi Note 14 devices are launching in India in December. This comes directly from the company. What's less clear is if that will be the global launch, or only one for the Indian market. We assume the former, but can't be sure just yet. Interestingly, this means India will have gotten two Redmi Note generations this year, as the Redmi Note 13 devices also launched in 2024....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_redmi_note_14_series_and_the_xiaomi_15_will_reach_india-news-65211.php

WhatsApp will get reverse image search

WhatsApp is working on a new feature which is now available in its Android beta channel: reverse image search. Basically, what this does is let you quickly search online for an image you've been sent, thus verifying its authenticity if you need to. It's a very straightforward feature. Once you tap on an image you've received, in the three-dots menu at the top right will be a new entry: Search on web. This will upload the image to Google and the search engine will then present you with identical and similar images, so you can get a better idea of how trustworthy what you've been sent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_get_reverse_image_search-news-65210.php

iPadOS compliance with DMA regulations now examined by the EU

Apple's iPadOS was deemed a "gatekeeper" platform under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) back in April. This resulted in Apple agreeing to open up iPadOS to third-party app stores in the EU in May, emulating what it had initially done with iOS. The EU granted Apple a six-month period to comply with all the DMA regulations for iPadOS, and that has expired on October 28. Thus, today the European Commission told Reuters that it is currently assessing whether iPadOS complies with the DMA following Apple's concessions. The EU antitrust watchdog said: "The Commission will now carefully...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ipados_compliance_with_dma_regulations_now_examined_by_the_eu-news-65199.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs. Samsung Galaxy S24+

The Galaxy S24 FE is now out, and it looks a lot like the Galaxy S24+ this year. And if it is as great as the Plus model, then is it worth paying extra for the flagship model, or better get the cheaper FE one? Let's find out! At around €580, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE seems like a tempting offer right now, more so than the €780 Samsung Galaxy S24+. Then again the flagship Plus model has some nice tricks that are not available to the FE – faster charging, better zoom and selfie cameras, UWB support, among others. Let's put the two phones against each other. Table of Contents: ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_fe_vs_samsung_galaxy_s24_plus_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-65091.php

vivo X Fold3 Pro is now receiving the Android 15 update with Circle to Search

It's a great day for owners of the international version of vivo's X Fold3 Pro smartphone. The company has started rolling out the update to Android 15, with its FuntouchOS 15 skin on top. It arrives over-the-air as a 2.47GB download, so make sure you grab it over a fast enough network. After installing the update, you'll be on software version PD2337F_EX_A_15.1.8.21.W30. The changelog is vast (see screenshots below), but we'll mention that there's a new scheduling algorithm that differentiates the priority level and computing power requirements of various apps and tasks to accurately...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold3_pro_is_now_receiving_the_android_15_update_with_circle_to_search-news-65198.php

iOS 18.2 is coming in early December with more AI features

Last month, Apple released iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features, but there are still many more to come - iOS 18.1 only includes a small subset of everything Apple announced back in June. The next batch of AI features will arrive with iOS 18.2 in early December, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. With that release you will get ChatGPT integration, the Image Playground app, as well as Genmoji. Genmoji The update is currently scheduled to drop the week of December 2, so very early indeed. iOS 18.2 will offer AI features in varieties of English beyond the American...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_182_is_coming_in_early_december_with_more_ai_features-news-65197.php

Realme GT7 Pro brings Snapdragon 8 Elite, IP69 and 6,500 mAh battery

Realme introduced its new flagship today - say hello to the GT7 Pro! The Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phone brings the world's first underwater photography mode. The phone also comes with a massive battery and one of the brightest displays on the market. Realme GT7 Pro comes with a 6.78" Eco2 OLED Plus display, developed by Samsung. It is said to be the industry's lowest power consumption display. Peak brightness is said to reach 6,000 nits, which is another milestone. A 16 MP camera sits inside the display's punch hole. Around the back the Realme GT7 Pro has a 50 MP main camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_price_specs_availability-news-65187.php

Oppo Reno13 could arrive on November 25

Oppo is expected to bring the Reno13 series just six months after introducing the Reno12 phones in China. According to Digital Chat Station, the midranger lineup will be introduced on November 25, and we already said it should bring devices with increased battery capacity. Oppo launches new Reno phones every six months, so the arrival of the new lineup is not unexpected. We are likely to see a Reno13 and Reno13 Pro, and while we don't know virtually anything about the former, some specs about the latter did appear online. The new phone is said to feature a quad-curved 6.78” LTPO...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno13_could_arrive_on_november_25-news-65186.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 44

There was a series of high-profile announcements this week and even though it's going to be months before some of the phones go global everyone was paying attention. The Xiaomi 15 Pro ended up as the most popular phone in our database in week 44, just edging another Snapdragon 8 Elite newcomer - the Oneplus 13. Last week's champion, the Samsung Galaxy A55, had to settle for third, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra dropped to fourth position. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12771, 1#] The vanilla Xiaomi 15 sits in fifth ahead of the Redmi Note 13 Pro that somehow retained its sixth spot amidst...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_44-news-65185.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs. Samsung Galaxy S24

If you are eyeing the Galaxy S24 FE, you may be wondering what makes it different from the Galaxy S24 proper and which one is the better phone to get. While these two are very different devices size-wise, we can see how somebody might look into both for the cheapest entry into the Galaxy S24 family. Of course, there are other considerations besides price to go over since, if that is the only concern, the decision is obvious – the S24 FE is still the cheaper device of the two. That said, we'll do our best to quickly and concisely go over the main comparison points between the S24 FE...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_fe_vs_samsung_galaxy_s24_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-65077.php

Weekly poll results: Oppo Find X8 Pro preferred over the vanilla X8, availability is an issue

Last week’s poll shows that the Oppo Find X8 series has strong potential but also several hurdles to overcome in its fight with other recent flagships. Let’s start with the more popular model. That is the Oppo Find X8 Pro, of course. Unless reviews uncover issues with this phone, it’s looking like a strong contender with half of voters expressing interest. There would be more, but the phone is a bit pricey (not surprising for a just-announced flagship). Availability is an issue (for both the Pro and vanilla models). Older Find X models are not available in Europe, not in India...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_oppo_find_x8_pro_preferred_over_the_vanilla_x8_availability_is_an_issue-news-65138.php

Redmi K80 series snags CQC certification with three models in the lineup

Xiaomi's Redmi K80 series is apparently inching towards a release, as it has now passed through the CQC certification authority. The documentation doesn't reveal much, but it does hint that, at least for now, there will be three devices in the lineup: the K80, K80 Pro and K80E. The Redmi K80 and K80 Pro, model numbers 24127RK2CC and 24122RKC7C, respectively, will both support 120W charging, while the Redmi K80E, model number 24117RK2CC will be capable of 90W charging. Redmi K80 series passed the CQC certification #RedmiK80Pro• Model: 24122RKC7C• 120W fast charging#redmiK80• Model :...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k80_series_snags_cqc_certification_with_three_models_in_the_lineup-news-65184.php

Nothing Ear (open) review

Most wireless earbuds have one crucial flaw—they have a tough time staying in your ears. That’s especially annoying if you’re working out, running, or simply walking about. Enter the Nothing Ear (open), which adds clever hooks that go around your ear to secure the buds in place. As their name suggests, these are Nothing’s first open-fit earbuds. They omit the in-ear silicone tips and instead place their 14.2mm drivers next to your ear canal. Nothing developed a new Sound Seal System with directional speakers to keep sound leakage at bay. You get the now signature Nothing look...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.php

Global tablet sales up 20.4% in Q3 2024

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Q3 2024 saw a total of 39.6 million tablets shipped worldwide, which represents a YoY growth of 20.4%. Apple maintains the top spot within the segment with a sizeable lead in front of the competition but just a modest 1.4% YoY growth. Still, 12.6 million units is nothing to scoff at. The second spot for number of units sold goes to Samsung, with 7.1 million or 18.3% YoY growth. Analysts believe this is solely due to the commercial success of the Galaxy Tab A9 series. IDC Q3 2024 tablet sales YoY Amazon and its tablet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_tablet_sales_up_204_in_q3_2024-news-65183.php

Mysterious Google chipset shows up on GeekBench

There are a lot of interesting potential developments involving the future Google Tensor chips. A recent massive leak regarding the Tensor G5 and G6 clams that TSMC will be taking over production of the chips from Samsung. The G5 in particular, will be codenamed “laguna”, be manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm-class N3E process and use a 1x Arm Cortex-X4 prime core, 5x Cortex-A725 performance cores and 2x Arm Cortex-A520 efficiency units, plus a dual-core Imagination Technologies (IMG) DXT-48-1536 unit clocked at 1.1 GHz. Tensor chip GeekBench leak In a rather interesting new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_google_chipset_shows_up_on_geekbench-news-65181.php

Oppo Find X8 Mini might be launching alongside the Find X8 Ultra

Oppo has unveiled the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro earlier this month, and the Find X8 Ultra is expected to join them in a few months' time. But now it turns out there could actually be a fourth member of the family coming alongside the Ultra. This is speculated to be a Find X8 Mini by Chinese Weibo user Digital Chat Station. If this is true, then Oppo will have a product to rival vivo's recently launched X200 Pro mini, a device that seems tailor-made to compete head-on with Apple's smaller iPhone 16 Pro. Oppo Find X8 Thus, Oppo would also join this fight, with a handset boasting a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_mini_might_be_launching_alongside_the_find_x8_ultra-news-65180.php

OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13 rule AnTuTu in October, beating the vivo X200 Pro

On the first day of each month, AnTuTu publishes two charts for the previous month, one for flagship smartphones, the other for upper-midrange devices. Today we have the charts for October, with a bonus one at the end. The flagship smartphone chart shows the first entrants using the latest top of the line chipsets from both Qualcomm and MediaTek, and the former is clearly winning. The OnePlus 13 took the AnTuTu crown in October with an average score of 2,926,644, followed by the iQOO 13 with 2,906,489. Both of these are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The first Dimensity 9400...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_and_iqoo_13_rule_antutu_in_october_beating_the_vivo_x200_pro-news-65179.php

Samsung users facing further One UI 7 delays

Even though the news isn't official, a renowned tipster on X revealed that Samsung will further delay the release of One UI 7 Beta. The stable release of the software is vaguely scheduled for early next year, probably coming alongside the Galaxy S25 series. The good news is that the Beta delay won't be long - just two weeks. This means that there's a very good chance Samsung will push the first One UI 7 Beta based on Android 15 by the end of this month. Which coincides with the company's SDC24 conference in Korea. The report doesn't elaborate on why Samsung might be delaying its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_users_facing_further_one_ui_7_delays-news-65172.php

Google confirms: Android 16 is launching early and there will be a second release in 2025

At the beginning of this month a rumor claimed Google would launch Android 16 earlier than its predecessors. Today, Google itself has confirmed this. Android 16, the finalized version, will be out in the second quarter of next year, so between April and June. The company says it's doing this "to better align with the schedule of device launches" across the Android ecosystem. This year, the Pixel 9 family arrived in August with Android 14 on board, even though Google was already working on Android 15 - which eventually came out a couple of weeks ago. If Google manages to release...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_confirms_android_16_is_launching_early_and_there_will_be_a_second_release_in_2025-news-65163.php

iPhone 17 to use Apple's own Wi-Fi 7 chip

The iPhone 17 coming in fall 2025 will use an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, according to renowned Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The chip will replace the Broadcom chip that Apple currently uses for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Apple's Wi-Fi 7 chip will be built using TSMC's 7nm process. Apple apparently wants to move "nearly all" of its products to its own Wi-Fi chip within about three years, in order to cut supply costs and rake in more profits. Apple is also working on its own 5G chip, which will be separate from the Wi-Fi one and built using a different TSMC process technology....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_to_use_apples_own_wifi_7_chip-news-65166.php

WhatsApp introduces custom lists for your chats

Today WhatsApp has released a new feature - custom lists. These are the evolution of chat filters, introduced earlier this year as a way to find messages faster. With custom lists, you can filter your chats into custom categories of your choice - you can have a list for anything: family, work, your neighborhood, and so on. Creating a new list is as easy as tapping the + in the filter bar at the top of your Chats tab in WhatsApp. To edit a list, long-press it. In a similar way to your favorites, you can add both groups and one-on-one chats to any list. All the lists you create...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_introduces_custom_lists-news-65162.php

ChatGPT Search is here to take on Google

The much-anticipated search function of ChatGPT is now live. It's called ChatGPT Search, and searches the web for you. The twist is that it's integrated into ChatGPT, and ChatGPT may choose to search for you for some things you ask it. You can also manually click/tap the Search option after you input anything into the text box. OpenAI says it "blends the benefits of a natural language interface with the value of up-to-date sports scores, news, stock quotes, and more". The company has partnered with "news and data providers to add up-to-date information and new visual designs for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/chatgpt_search_is_here_to_take_on_google-news-65161.php

Google Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 to have inferior chips compared to the flagship Pixels

According to a new rumor, Google will only launch a new Pixel tablet every two years. The Pixel Tablet 2 is thus coming in 2025, and the Pixel Tablet 3 in 2027. Also in 2027, the company will launch the affordable Pixel 11a. These two devices will theoretically use the same Tensor chip as the flagship Pixel line, but in practice things won't quite be identical. Google is allegedly going to fuse off defective parts of the TPU to save chips that normally would have to be discarded. These chips will then be used in the Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3. Google Pixel 8a Thus, they could...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11a_and_pixel_tablet_3_to_have_inferior_chips_compared_to_the_flagship_pixels-news-65145.php

Google Pixel 9a full specs and price tag revealed in new leak

Google might launch the Pixel 9a in March 2025, but a full specs sheet of the smartphone already appeared online. Multiple sources told Android Headlines that the new phone will have a big 6.3" display, which is the same screen from the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro flagships. Google is expected to equip the Pixel 9a with its latest Tensor G4 chipset, coupling it with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB storage. The leak also confirmed once again the 5,000 mAh battery, which will support up to 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. The new phone is expected to have the 48 MP Sony IMX787 sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_full_specs_and_price_tag_revealed_in_new_leak-news-65136.php

Realme GT7 Pro in for review

Realme is expected to launch the GT7 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and the device landed with us ahead of its official announcement next week. We just received the phone and can't wait to start testing it, so here are our quick impressions of the new phone. We received the orange color option of the GT7 Pro, which looks pretty impressively. The camera island houses three shooters and is pretty massive. Design-wise, Realme is clearly steering away from the two-circle solution on a vertical design element we've seen so much in the GT 6 devices and goes back to the GT3 with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_in_for_review-news-65141.php

Apple unveils M4 Pro and M4 Max with up to 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores

Today Apple has officially announced the new MacBook Pro, and it's powered by a choice of M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. The M4 Pro and M4 Max are new, and have also been unveiled today "to form the most advanced family of chips ever built for a personal computer", Apple proudly boasts. The M4 Pro has an up to 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and four efficiency cores. Apple says it's 1.9x faster than the CPU of the M1 Pro, and 2.1x faster than Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V. The GPU has up to 20 cores which enable graphics performance twice as good as that of the M4, and up to 2.4x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_unveils_m4_pro_and_m4_max_with_up_to_16_cpu_cores_and_40_gpu_cores-news-65144.php

Huawei Mate 70 series to have familar camera design, leak reveals

Huawei is working on the Mate 70 devices, and a new leak just revealed what the phones will look loke from the back. According to a photo that claims to have the camera covers of all the phones, all Huawei Mate 70 versions will have four cameras in a square formation mounted on a circular or octagonal island. The lineup will include Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, and Mate 70 Pro+ with a circle, while the Mate 70 RS will be the fanciest device in the lineup. This reminds us of the Mate 50 series, which had the same look. However, we can see more small cutouts for lasers and sensors, such...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_might_launch_mate_70_series_with_familiar_camera_design-news-65122.php

Samsung to hold another developer conference in November, might show One UI 7.0

Samsung unveiled One UI 6 last year at the Samsung Developer Conference 2023 (SDC23). However, One UI 7 has been hit with a series of delays and won’t be out until next year, likely launching alongside the Galaxy S25 series. So, this year’s SDC focused on other things. But we still may get a peek at what Samsung is cooking – the company just announced that another SDC will be held later this year. Samsung Developer Conference Korea 2024 will be an online event on November 21. You can already sign up on the official site, if you are interested. There will be two keynote speeches and a total...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_hold_another_developer_conference_in_november_might_show_one_ui_70-news-65125.php

Xiaomi introduces HyperOS 2 with more performance optimizations and more AI

At its grand event in China today, Xiaomi unveiled the 15 and 15 Pro flagship smartphones, and it also presented the newest version of its Android skin: HyperOS 2. This introduces three "core technological innovations" to devices sold in China - HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI. Together, these should work to offer a "fresh, advanced experience in fundamental functionality, cross-device smart connectivity, and AI interactions", whatever any of that means. HyperOS 2 comes with a new scheduler, as well as improved memory and I/O resource management, a redone rendering pipeline,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_introduces_hyperos_2_with_more_performance_optimizations_and_more_ai-news-65128.php

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro and Watch S4 are also official

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 went official a few months back, and today it's received a sibling: the Smart Band 9 Pro. Like previous Pro versions in Xiaomi's best-selling line of wearables, this one has a larger, squarer screen compared to the non-Pro Smart Bands. The Smart Band 9 Pro's display is 1.74" in diameter, AMOLED of course, with 336x480 resolution and 1,200-nit peak brightness. The entire wearable measures 43.27 x 32.49 x 10.8 mm and weighs 24.5g thanks to its aluminum alloy body. It's 5ATM water resistant, and has a 350 mAh battery that's rated for up to 21 days of use. It has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_smart_band_9_pro_and_watch_s4_are_also_official-news-65127.php

Google Pixel Watch 5 to have a custom Tensor chipset

Google's Pixel Watch 5 might get a custom Tensor chip, giving up on Qualcomm as a supplier. This makes sense since Google is also using Tensor chips for its Pixel smartphones, but interestingly the switch will only happen in 2026, so the Pixel Watch 4 will presumably still use a Qualcomm SoC. That said, the roadmap document that this leak is based on is itself from early 2023, which means a lot could have changed from then and up until now, keep that in mind. Google Pixel Watch 3 Now, this Tensor chip's CPU would have one Cortex-A78 core and two Cortex-A55 cores, according to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5_to_have_a_custom_tensor_chipset-news-65101.php

iOS 18.1 released with Apple Intelligence

Apple is now rolling out iOS 18.1, which, along with iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1, brings with it Apple Intelligence, Apple's suite of AI features. Apple Intelligence brings with it a raft of new features, which include Writing Tools that are available nearly everywhere you can type, and let you rewrite, proofread, and summarize text, new Siri changes, where Siri is smarter and better looking than before while also being able to leverage ChatGPT for certain queries, Photos improvements with the ability to remove distractions with the new Clean Up feature and searching by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_181_released_with_apple_intelligence-news-65107.php

Google Pixel 11 to borrow a forgotten feature from the Pixel 4

Google's Pixel 11, coming in 2026, is now rumored to resurrect a feature last seen on the Pixel 4 from 2019. Google is apparently considering adding an under-display infrared camera to the Pixel 11 generation, thus enabling secure face unlocking. The last time a Pixel had something like that was in 2019 with the Pixel 4. Google then gave up on the feature, only to now be thinking about reintroducing it in a new vein (this is something the company does do a lot). While the Pixel 4 had to have a massive top bezel for its screen to accommodate the tech, the Pixel 11 will place the IR camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_to_borrow_a_forgotten_feature_from_the_pixel_4-news-65102.php

One UI 7 design changes showcased in early video

One UI 7 is expected to arrive in January 2025, alongside the Galaxy S25 series. We have seen leaked images of the interface, which will be based on Android 15, but now the YouTube channel Mobile Wala Bhai has revealed more about the UI in its latest video. The software is installed on a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and reveals some design improvements, including a split Quick Panel - one page for notifications and the other for quick settings. The video is not in English, but with the power of YouTube Auto Translate, anyone can understand the key points. The lock screen will allow you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_7_design_changes_showcased_online-news-65094.php

Indonesia bans sale and use of iPhone 16 series

The Indonesian government has effectively banned the sale and use of iPhone 16 series and Apple Watch 10 series devices in the country. The ban is a direct result of Apple's unmet investment commitments in the country, as Cupertino had previously pledged to invest upwards of IDR 1.71 trillion ($109 million) in local R&D facilities. If there is an iPhone 16 that can operate in Indonesia, that means that I can say the device is illegal. Do report it to us." - Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Indonesia Industry Minister As per the latest figures, Apple has invested IDR 1.48 trillion ($95...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indonesia_bans_sale_and_use_of_iphone_16_series-news-65093.php

Realme GT7 Pro full specs appear on TENAA

Realme GT7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite will arrive on November 4, and we already know some key features of the new flagship. Today, we have the full specs sheet of the phone, including display size, battery capacity and memory options, after it was listed by TENAA. Realme is bringing a 6.78" screen with a 2,780 x 1,264 px resolution - per a previous report it will be the new Samsung Eco2 OLED Plus display. A 16 MP front-facing camera is sitting inside a punch hole and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is placed under the panel. The back will have a 50 MP main camera, 50 MP telephoto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_full_specs_appear_on_tenaa-news-65092.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 43

The top two in our trending chart in week 42 are unchanged - the Galaxy A55 leading from the Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, in third we spot newly announced Oppo Find X8 Pro flagship. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13262, 1#] Behind it we see the Galaxy S24 FE and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which climbed back to fifth. Redmi Note 13 Pro came in sixth, followed by the Galaxy A15 and the Redmi Note 13. Another new face, the Galaxy A16 5G claimed the ninth position, while the Galaxy A35 got the final spot, making it six Samsung phones in the top...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_43-news-65089.php

Weekly poll results: vivo X200 Pro mini adored, X200 Pro also gets a warm welcome

Small-but-powerful phones tend to be quite popular on the Internet, even if “small” hasn’t been an accurate term in the last few years. And, boy, did vivo bring out one of the best small-but-powerful phones that we’ve seen yet. We’re talking about the vivo X200 Pro mini, of course. The phone received an overwhelmingly positive response that could become even more positive, if the mini passes reviews with flying colors. Some did find things to dislike about the mini – wishing for a 200MP sensor in the tele camera or not liking the optical fingerprint reader (the big Pro has an ultrasonic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_vivo_x200_pro_mini_adored_x200_pro_also_gets_a_warm_welcome-news-65055.php

iQOO Z9s Pro hands-on review

iQOO expanded the Z9 series by introducing two 's' models, called iQOO Z9s and iQOO Z9s Pro. Both smartphones are designed for young multi-taskers, primarily college students and young professionals. We already shared some pictures clicked with the Z9s Pro from our media tour in Baku, Azerbaijan, but we also used the smartphone for about a month to see how it performs in other departments, and here's what we found. Design The iQOO Z9s Pro is built around a 6.77" curved AMOLED display with a 120 Hz screen refresh rate and 4,500 nits peak brightness. It also has a centered punch-hole for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z9s_pro_hands_on_review-news-65084.php

The Blackmagic Camera app for iPhones now supports Camera Control, adds new features

Blackmagic Design has updated its popular Camera app for iOS, with version 2.1 bringing notable new features primarily aimed at iPhone 16 users. Key among these is the addition of Camera Control support, allowing users to adjust settings like zoom, exposure, focus, and ISO by simply swiping the Camera Control button. The update follows version 2.0, which introduced native iPad support back in August. The app now also supports direct access from the Control Center, Lock Screen, or iPhone’s Camera Control, streamlining how users can launch and access its functions. Blackmagic has also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_blackmagic_camera_app_for_iphones_now_supports_camera_control_adds_new_features-news-65088.php

Deals: the new iPad mini is now available, the old one is still around and other Apple deals

The new iPad mini became available globally earlier this week, so let’s check out the prices and some alternatives. The Apple iPad mini (2024) now has 128GB storage in its base configuration and 8GB of RAM. The latter is paired with a downgraded A17 Pro chipset to support Apple Intelligence. These AI features will arrive soon as part of the iPadOS 18.1 update (and will initially be limited to the US). There are some other upgrades over the old mini, like faster Wi-Fi 6E and USB-C connectivity (10Gbps, up from 5Gbps). But you’re still getting an 8.3” 60Hz IPS LCD, even though this chip ran...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_new_ipad_mini_is_now_available_the_old_one_is_still_around_and_other_apple_deals-news-65068.php

OnePlus publishes OxygenOS 15 release timeline, here are all the devices getting it

OnePlus announced OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, yesterday. The company said an open beta version would start rolling out to the OnePlus 12 on October 30. In the meantime, it's published a comprehensive list of devices getting the open beta and when each is expected to receive it. So let's dive in. As it turns out, the OnePlus 12R (including the Genshin Impact Edition) is going to receive it on October 30 as well. Then, in November, the beta will spread to the OnePlus Open and OnePlus Pad 2, followed by the OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11R, OnePlus Nord 4, OnePlus Nord CE 4, OnePlus Nord CE 4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_publishes_oxygenos_15_release_timeline_here_are_all_the_devices_getting_it-news-65079.php

Samsung Galaxy A56 to bring an important camera upgrade

Samsung launched the Galaxy A55 back in March, and so it's clearly already hard at work on its successor, which we assume will arrive sometime during the first quarter of next year. Today, the Galaxy A56's camera details have been leaked and, as the saying goes, we have some good news and some bad news. Let's start with the good. The Galaxy A56 will get an upgraded selfie camera, most likely a 12 MP sensor, that will replace the 32 MP snapper that's been in use in the A5x line since the Galaxy A51 launched back in 2019. It's unclear whether the new camera will be identical to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a56_to_bring_an_important_camera_upgrade-news-65078.php

Apple loses ground in China while Huawei soars during Q3

Apple's market share declined in the Chinese market, revealed a couple of reports on the local smartphone shipments. IDC and Canalys both confirmed that vivo was the best-selling company in Q3 2024, with Huawei and Xiaomi also seeing a huge increase in shipments, while their American competitor failed to match its results from twelve months ago. Smartphone shipments in China during Q3 2024 according to IDC & Canalys While different analysts take different approaches to gathering their data, the overall picture clearly shows that the market in China is getting tighter. The...

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Xiaomi 15 series ace gaming tests ahead of launch

We’re mere days away from the introduction of the Xiaomi 15 series which will be the first phones to launch with the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. If you were wondering how the new chip performs on the gaming front, Digital Chat Station shared some early stress tests showcasing the might of the upcoming Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro. Xiaomi 15 ran Genshin Impact at maximum settings with an average of 59.9 FPS. Impressively, the chip’s power consumption topped out at just over 4W, and it reached a maximum temperature of just 39°C. We can see the Snapdragon 8 Elite stacked up nicely with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_series_ace_gaming_tests_ahead_of_launch_-news-65075.php

Oppo unveils familiar-looking Pad 3 Pro tablet and Enco X3 earphones

Oppo introduced the Find X8 duo yesterday with impressive cameras and Dimensity 9400 chipsets. The event also saw the debut of the Pad 3 Pro tablet and Enco X3 TWS earphones. The tablet is actually the OnePlus Pad 2 under a new name and available in two new colors, while the Enco X3 are exactly the same as the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, with the logo on the case swapped. Oppo Pad 3 Pro is available in China, and this is the most confusing part because the OnePlus Pad 2 is also selling in the domestic market and even in the same store. It is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered tablet with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_brings_pad_3_pro_tablet_and_enco_x3_earphones_both_have_familiar_looks-news-65061.php

vivo X200 Pro mini is now on sale

vivo unveiled the X200 series last week. It includes the X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro mini. The vivo X200 and X200 Pro went on sale in China last week, and now, the X200 Pro mini is also available in vivo's home country through the brand's official Chinese website. The vivo X200 Pro mini comes in four colors with three memory options - 12GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB, priced at CNY4,699 ($660/€610/INR55,450), CNY5,299 ($745/€690/INR62,530), and CNY5,799 ($815/€750/INR68,430), respectively. vivo X200 Pro mini As evident from its name, the vivo X200 Pro mini packs a...

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OnePlus OxygenOS 15 hands-on review

OxygenOS 15 is the next major interaction in the software used by OnePlus devices. Based on the latest Android 15, OxygenOS 15 brings with it several new UI changes along with a smattering of AI features that have now become prerequisite as well as some new security and multitasking enhancements. We have been using the closed beta of the OS running on a OnePlus 12. This version will be released as an open beta later this month and should be similar to the final build arriving later this year. Let’s see what OnePlus has in store for us this year. Design One of the major points of...

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G review

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Infinix Zero Flip goes on sale in India today

The Infinix Zero Flip, introduced in India last week, will go on sale in India today at noon local time through Flipkart in Blossom Glow and Rock Black colors. It comes in a single 8GB/512GB configuration priced at INR54,999 ($655/€610) but will be available at a special launch price of INR49,999 ($595/€550). The Zero Flip is Infinix's first foldable smartphone. It features a 6.9" 120Hz FullHD+ LTPO AMOLED folding display and a 3.64" 120Hz AMOLED cover screen of 1,066x1,056-pixel resolution. The Infinix Zero Flip has the Dimensity 8020 at the helm and runs Android 14 with XOS 14.5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_flip_india_price_sale-news-65045.php