Deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 and Tab S9 FE prices drop, M3-powered MacBooks get cheaper too

The prices of the Samsung Galaxy S24 trio are starting to fall, with discounts ranging from $75 off for the small one to $200 off for the Ultra. These phones will be supported for 7 years (both OS updates and security patches), so by getting it a few months after launch you’re not missing out on much. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gets the best discount, $200 off the 256GB and 512GB variants. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $200 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,100 at Amazon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_samsung_galaxy_s24_and_tab_s9_fe_prices_drop_m3powered_macbooks_get_cheaper_too-news-62622.php

Tecno Camon 30 Premier review

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Google Pixel 8a leaks in even more official-looking renders

It seems like there's a new Google Pixel 8a leak almost every day now, as we get closer to its expected official unveiling during Google's I/O developer conference taking place on May 14. We've recently seen the phone in official-looking yet slightly blurry renders, then in better quality ones, then in hands-on images, and even in a hands-on video. Google Pixel 8a in Bay Today we're back to renders - this batch courtesy of the original leaker, Evan Blass aka @evleaks. There's obviously nothing new here, the design has already been confirmed a myriad times, we just get to gawk at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_8a_leaks_in_even_more_officiallooking_renders-news-62628.php

Oppo Find X7 now comes in white

Oppo launched the Find X7 alongside the Find X7 Ultra back in January, and the vanilla model has so far been available in black, dark blue, light brown and purple. Today, the company has added another color option to the roster: white. The back of the white Find X7 has a glossy finish and the huge circular camera island is silver-colored. The white Find X7 is identical to its differently colored siblings, save for the hue itself. Before becoming official today, it was teased in China by some influencers. The phone comes with a 6.78-inch 1264x2780 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED touchscreen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x7_now_comes_in_white-news-62626.php

Oppo A60 is now official with Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50 MP main camera

The Oppo A60 surfaced in the Google Play Console earlier this month, and today it quietly went official in Vietnam. Undoubtedly, it will be launched in more markets in the coming weeks. Oppo A60 official images Despite what its name implies, it can't be considered a succesor to the A59 from December 2023, since that model has 5G support, while the A60 doesn't. Thus, think of it like the successor to the A58 4G from July 2023. The A60 comes with a 6.67-inch 720x1604 90 Hz LCD touchscreen with 950-nit peak brightness and 240 Hz sampling rate, the Snapdragon 680 SoC at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a60_is_now_official_with_snapdragon_680_soc_50_mp_main_camera-news-62624.php

OnePlus Nord 4 and Nord CE4 Lite chipsets leak

OnePlus has already made the Nord CE4 smartphone official, and it's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. Today a new leak from a generally reliable tipster brings us the details about the chipsets powering the next two Nord branded devices, because there will apparently be two more coming in the following weeks. The Nord 4 will employ the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the Nord CE 4 Lite will go with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. The Nord 4 is expected to be a rebranded OnePlus Ace 3V, a device which launched in China last month, and is also powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_4_and_nord_ce4_lite_chipsets_leak-news-62619.php

Galaxy Watch7 tipped to bring blood sugar monitoring

Non-invasive blood sugar monitoring is the next frontier for wearables and a new report from South Korea suggests Samsung may launch its next-generation smartwatches with the ability to monitor users’ blood sugar levels. According to the report, Hon Pak who serves as SVP of Samsung Electronics and is the head of digital healthcare met with Samsung Health advisory board members at the company’s Medical Center in Seoul to discuss the progress on blood sugar monitoring and its implementation into smart wearables. The talk reportedly covered a host of other topics including AI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_watch7_tipped_to_bring_blood_sugar_monitoring_-news-62617.php

Realme C65 5G arrives with Dimensity 6300 SoC, 120Hz screen, and 50MP camera

Realme launched the 4G-only C65 earlier this month, and today, the brand followed up with a 5G version of the phone, powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC. The Realme C65 5G is the first Dimensity 6300-powered smartphone, and it comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card. The smartphone runs Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 out of the box, with Realme promising two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates. The Realme C65 5G is built around a 6.67" HD+ 120Hz LCD with 625 nits peak brightness. It supports Rainwater Smart Touch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c65_5g_features_price_sale_date-news-62616.php

Exclusive: vivo X100s leaks ahead of May debut

We have some exclusive photos of the upcoming vivo X100s. We previously heard that vivo is going with a new, flatter design and moving on from the curvy X100, and these photos confirm it. Our source also suggests a launch in May for the X100s, X100s Pro and X100s Ultra trio. The X100s has a flat frame with a textured finish and a lightly curved (2.5D) rear glass panel. The camera island has a knurled ring and four cameras. The camera system is seemingly unchanged from the X100 - which entails a 15-70mm setup with a 15mm ultrawide, a 70mm periscope, and a 50MP f/1.6 main camera. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_vivo_x100s_leaks_ahead_of_may_debut-news-62573.php

WhatsApp developing in-app dialler to let you call people without saving their numbers

Last year, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a feature that would let users message unsaved contacts. While that feature is yet to be rolled out to everyone, the platform has now started developing an in-app dialler that will allow its users to call people on WhatsApp without saving their numbers. This dialler was spotted on WhatsApp for Android's beta version 2.24.9.28. It would be as convenient as the ability to message someone on WhatsApp without having to save their number first since users wouldn't have to go through the hassle of temporarily adding the numbers to their address...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_android_beta_in_app_dialler_hidden_group_communities-news-62588.php

Honor Magic V2 and V2 RSR Porsche Design review

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 colorways leak

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6 is expected to debut in July at a special Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Ring. Today a new leak from a usually reliable source - Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants - brings us details about the Flip6's colorways. These will be Light Blue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Yellow, Crafted Black, Peach, and White. The first four seem to be volume drivers while the last three will be "lower volume" according to Young. Previously said Z Flip 6 colors were:Light Blue, Light Green, Silver and YellowThey are still there but now Light...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip6_colorways_leak-news-62577.php

Moondrop reveals additional MIAD 01 details

After yesterday's surprise announcement, Moondrop is back with additional details regarding its MIAD 01 smartphone along with more product images. According to the company's X posts, the MIAD 01 will have a 6.7-inch, 1080p resolution curved OLED display. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate and 1920MHz high frequency PWM dimming. With regards to the audio, the phone will have the 4.4mm fully balanced and 3.5mm single-ended audio outputs that were mentioned in the original announcement. The company now claims these will be powered by a flagship decoding chip, gold-sinking independent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moondrop_reveals_additional_miad_01_details-news-62572.php

Here's the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 should be launching in October as Qualcomm's new top of the line mobile chipset, and you may be wondering which phones will be the first to rock it. According to a new leak by a usually reliable source, Xiaomi apparently has an exclusive deal with the chip maker to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 first. Thus, the first two devices to use the new SoC will be the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Xiaomi still has the exclusive first launch rights for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4Followed by both OnePlus & iQOOLineup includes Xiaomi 15 / 15 Pro, OnePlus 13, iQOO 13— Yogesh Brar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_first_phone_powered_by_the_snapdragon_8_gen_4-news-62570.php

Huawei aims to roll out HarmonyOS globally

During the Analyst Summit 2024, Huawei's current chairman Xu Zhijun shared the company's plans to expand globally after taking care of things on home soil. Huawei believes it can make HarmonyOS the world's third option for a mobile operating system, despite US sanctions. Huawei will work closely with app developers and provide all the needed support, tools and encouragement to build a robust app ecosystem for HarmonyOS. It will first focus on the Chinese market, where research shows that 99% of users spend their time on a little more than 5,000 apps. This means the tech giant needs to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_aims_for_global_expansion_with_its_harmonyos-news-62569.php

10-core Snapdragon X Elite surfaces, will ship on the Surface Pro 10 OLED

While Microsoft is gearing up for its Windows on ARM event on May 20, Qualcomm is preparing the processors that will power that revolution. The flagship in that new line of silicon is the Snapdragon X Elite but it has a sidekick - the Snapdragon X Plus. Today, we have our first solid information about the latter chip. The Snapdragon X Plus surfaced in a Geekbench DirectML benchmark on a device codenamed OEMMN. There's no room for interpretation on the chip's part - it's plainly named - the Snapdragon X Plus or X1P64100. The Qualcomm Oryon CPU is a 10-core unit with a max clock speed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/10core_snapdragon_x_elite_surfaces_will_ship_on_the_surface_pro_10_oled-news-62556.php

Apple is giving up on FineWoven accessories, rumor claims

Apple gave up on offering leather accessories for its mobile devices in September of last year, replacing them with a "FineWoven" material that is made from 68% post-consumer recycled polyester. It's been selling $59 FineWoven iPhone cases and MagSafe Wallets, $35 FineWoven AirTag holders, and $99 FineWoven Apple Watch bands ever since. According to a new report from the same leakster who initially told us about these FineWoven accessories last year, Apple has now terminated production for all of them. Thus, if this is true (and that's a big if even with a reliable source like this), and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_given_up_on_finewoven_accessories_rumor_claims-news-62557.php

Samsung is now selling Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S23 series in the US

Just in time for Earth Day, Samsung announced it is now selling Certified Re-Newed (CRN) Galaxy S23 series smartphones in the US. The Samsung.com exclusive drop features the Galaxy S23, Gaalxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones which have undergone an extensive 147 point inspection by Samsung technicians with repurposed genuine parts and a new battery. All CRN Galaxy S23 devices are backed by a one-year warranty and ship with Android 14 and the latest One UI 6.1 out of the box with Galaxy AI. Galaxy S23 and S23+ are available in Phantom Black while the S23 Ultra also comes in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_now_selling_certified_renewed_galaxy_s23_series_in_the_us-news-62554.php

Audiophile brand Moondrop teases its first smartphone, the MIAD 01

Moondrop has taken the wraps off its first smartphone, the MIAD 01. The name stands for Mobile Internet Audio Device and as you can imagine alludes the phone's audio-first inclination. If a smartphone can be used as HiFi player with a sleek and slim body, features 3.5mm+4.4mm interfaces, and offers smooth operating for daily use. ... pic.twitter.com/EuQapBgfjQ— MOONDROP (@MoondropLab) April 22, 2024 In the teaser image, we can see the back of the phone with a white colorway and a striated finish. The camera section is raised and features a dual-camera system along with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/audiophile_brand_moondrop_teases_its_first_smartphone_the_miad_01-news-62553.php

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro review

A few years ago we had a clear distinction between smartbands and smartwatches. The band was a compact wrist wearable that would measure some basic vitals like heart rate and steps while also boasting some additional utilities like a weather app and timer. A quick look at the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro shows that the band form factor has evolved to look like a smartwatch but the same can’t be said about its features. Xiaomi Band 8 Pro $64 at Amazon US €70 at Amazon DE £62 at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_smart_band_8_pro_review-news-62531.php

Meizu 21x charging revealed, the company isn't quitting on smartphones just yet

Meizu officially announced it's exiting the smartphone business back in February and will focus more on AI and products for the automotive industry, after Geely acquired the tech firm. In fact, Meizu is planning to unveil its DreamCar MX EV this year, although it missed the mark for the first quarter. In any case, a recent rumor came out, suggesting Meizu is working on a smartphone after all and the latest report coming straight from China corroborates these early findings. The report confirms the 66W charging capability and the 5,500 mAh battery through a 3C certification but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_21x_charging_revealed_the_company_isnt_quitting_on_smartphones_just_yet-news-62539.php

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Huawei Pura 70 series official, Week 16 in review

Welcome to your weekly recap. Huawei unveiled the Pura 70 series - the new, revamped P series. There are four phones - the Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro, Pura 70 Pro+, and the Pura 70 Ultra. They all share a triangular camera island and a new Kirin 9010 chipset made by Huawei. They also all have variable aperture lenses on their main cameras, which are a 50MP 1/1.3" on the 70 and 70 Pro/Pro+, and a 50MP 1" type with a retractable lens on the Ultra. All Pura 70 devices will come to China first, most starting from April 22, the Ultra later this month. Motorola unveiled the Edge 50 Ultra and made the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_50_ultra_huawei_pura_70_series_official_week_16_in_review-news-62521.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro vs. Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro

So, you're looking to buy a Xiaomi midranger and spend around €300 in the process. Surprisingly, there is no shortage of options, but the two you are probably most likely to encounter are the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro. The two share a lot of specs and offer a very similar overall experience. The Redmi Note 13 Pro is technically the cheaper of the two, but only if you look into the base 128GB/8GB version. The Poco X6 Pro has a 256GB/8GB base tier. The Poco also has the more powerful chipset, but the Redmi arguably has the upper hand in the camera department. But...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_13_pro_vs_xiaomi_poco_x6_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-62476.php

CMF Neckband Pro review

Neckband-style earbuds have mostly gone out of fashion these days, but there's still specific use cases where they work better than TWS alternatives. For one they let you drop the wire but still have great battery life, and ensure they won't fall while running. And if you are after a pair that won't significantly impact you finances you definitely need to check out the CMF Neckband Pro. Before we start, a word on the brand. CMF by Nothing is Nothing's affordable brand of accessories with a distinct styling and aggressive pricing. The Neckband Pro are possibly CMF's most powerful...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_neckband_pro_review-news-62526.php

Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro rugged tablet with 50MP camera and 33,280 mAh battery teased

Ulefone will unveil a new rugged tablet called Armor Pad 3 Pro next weekend, and we've received some exclusive information about it, so let's see what the rugged tablet will offer. The Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro's biggest highlight is its whopping 33,280 mAh battery, which will charge through a USB-C port at up to 66W. The battery will be advertised with a standby time of 1,812 hours and a talk time of 181 hours. It will also support reverse wired charging. The Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro will pack a 10.36" 1,200p 60Hz display with a peak brightness of 500 nits and Gorilla Glass 5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ulefone_armor_pad_3_pro_specs_price_design_sale_date_surface-news-62536.php

Deals: Samsung Galaxy A35 arrives, OnePlus 12R price drops

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is finally here and that is the best that you will get out of the A-series, since the A55 isn’t coming. The phone launches at $400 and Amazon sweetens the deal a bit with a $40 gift card. Additionally, you can pick up the phone with the Galaxy Buds FE for $50 more (the buds have an MSRP of $100, but can usually be found for a bit less). Samsung Galaxy A35 8/128GB includes $40 Amazon Gift Card Read our review phone - $400 at Amazon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_samsung_galaxy_a35_arrives_oneplus_12r_price_drops-news-62518.php

Google Pixel 8a price leaks, to be pricier than the Pixel 7a

The Google Pixel 8a has been a frequent guest in our news section lately. We got to see some of the specs and detailed renders revealing the color options at launch. And now, we have pricing info as well. The leak comes from a Canadian retailer, which outed the price way ahead of launch. The device is expected to cost CAD 709 or CAD 793, depending on the storage - 128GB or 256GB, respectively. This puts it in the INR 40,000-45,000 bracket in India, but due to import taxes and other costs, the price may vary. Either way, the Pixel 8a may be slightly more expensive than its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_8a_price_leaks_to_be_pricier_than_the_pixel_7a-news-62534.php

Huawei Watch Fit 3 looks just like an Apple Watch

A lot of people will consider any non-round smartwatch inspired by the Apple Watch, regardless of how close the design actually is aside from the rectangular-ish shape. And even if something is inspired by something else, it's still pretty easy to distinguish between the inspiration and the "inspired by". Huawei, however, is in a different realm with the upcoming Watch Fit 3, if the renders of the device that leaked today turn out to be accurate. It would be very hard for most people to tell this one apart from an Apple Watch from afar - and even up close, we'd wager. Huawei Watch Fit 3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_fit_3_looks_just_like_an_apple_watch-news-62530.php

Blackview Hero 10 will be the world's cheapest foldable when it launches next month

The nubia Flip was announced in February as the world's cheapest foldable smartphone, as it starts at just $499. It looks like its reign will be very short-lived, however, for Blackview is set to release the Hero 10 in May, and this one will cost just €399, which at the current exchange rate translates into $425. Of course pricing might differ in various regions, but it seems pretty clear that the Blackview Hero 10 will indeed be cheaper than the nubia Flip, and it's also a flip-style foldable. So it looks like we're finally reaching a place where affordable foldables are more than just a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackview_hero_10_will_be_the_worlds_cheapest_foldable_when_it_launches_next_month-news-62528.php

$99.99 Umidigi G9 5G has a 50 MP main camera, 5,000 mAh battery, and 128GB of storage

There are good smartphones for the price, there are great smartphones for the price, and then there's the newly unveiled Umidigi G9 5G. This was just presented in Hong Kong at the 2024 Global Sources Mobile Electronics show, and it has an insane price: just $99.99. That's incredibly cheap, but the specs are actually pretty good. So let's go through them. Unsurprisingly to hit that price point, the G9 5G uses a Unisoc chipset, specifically the T765. This comes with an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.3 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.1 GHz. Umidigi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/9999_umidigi_g9_5g_has_a_50_mp_main_camera_5000_mah_battery_and_128gb_of_storage-news-62527.php

Google Pixel 9 Pro live hands-on images leak

Google is rumored to launch at least three smartphones in October at its annual hardware unveiling event - the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Recently we heard that the Pixel Fold 2 has been renamed to Pixel 9 Pro Fold and might join these. The Pixel 9 Pro has now leaked in hands-on live images, one of which shows it next to an iPhone 15 Pro Max. If you're confused about the size difference, note that the Pixel 9 Pro XL is said to be the successor of the Pixel 8 Pro in size, while the Pixel 9 Pro should have similar dimensions to the vanilla Pixel 9, just with added Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_live_handson_images_leak-news-62529.php

12.9-inch iPad Air to have Mini LED display

The next generation iPad Air has long been rumored to come in two sizes, emulating the iPad Pro line for the first time. And while the next iPad Pro will switch to OLED for its screen technology, it looks like the upcoming larger iPad Air will use the Mini LED tech that is in the current iPad Pro generation. This information comes from Display Supply Chain Consultants' Ross Young, generally a reliable source for this kind of stuff. The move to Mini LED for the 12.9" iPad Air would give it lower power consumption, better brightness for HDR content and deeper blacks compared to the IPS LCD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/129inch_ipad_air_to_have_mini_led_display-news-62507.php

Nothing integrates ChatGPT into its phones with Nothing OS 2.5.5

Nothing Phone (2a) already received Nothing OS 2.5.5 with camera improvements, bug fixes and the April security patch and now the Nothing Phone (2) is also getting the new update with added integration to Open AI’s ChatGPT and a bevy of bug fixes and camera apps. Nothing is bringing ChatGPT widget for quick access from the home screen as well as the option to quickly copy and paste screenshots and clipboard text into a new conversation in the ChatGPT app. You still need to download the ChatGPT app separately beforehand. Nothing OS 2.5.5 with ChatGPT integration will also arrive to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_integrates_chatgpt_into_its_phones_with_nothing_os_255-news-62505.php

Samsung Galaxy A35 is now available in the US for $399.99

Samsung's Galaxy A35 and A55 became official last month, and Samsung decided not to bring the A55 to the US, despite the fact that its predecessors have been available in the States. So that leaves the A35 out of the two, and it's now available in the US, at Samsung's own online store, as well as major carriers and retailers such as Amazon. You'll need to pay $399.99 for one, and you can pick from Awesome Navy and Awesome Lilac in terms of colorways. If you buy yours from Samsung.com, for a limited time you can grab a pair of Galaxy Buds FE alongside it for 30% off. If you trade-in your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a35_is_now_available_in_the_us_for_39999-news-62506.php

First Snapdragon X Elite laptop leaks - slender, fanless Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14.5"

Thin and fanless – these are the key takeaways from the images of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 2024 Snapdragon Edition. This laptop will be powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, as the name suggests. Okay, we don’t actually know that it will be fanless as the leaked images (posted by X user WalkingCat) came with no specs attached. But they do offer a good look from all sides and we don’t see any vents. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 2024 Snapdragon Edition All we know is that it will have a 14.5” display, just like the other Yoga Slip 7 14. Battery capacity and endurance are unknown, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_images_show_off_a_slender_fanless_lenovo_yoga_slim_7_145_with_snapdragon_x_elite-news-62504.php

Moto E14 is coming with 5,000 mAh battery

The Moto E13 got official in January 2023, and went on sale the month after, so on a yearly release schedule we're already way overdue a successor. And it seems like Motorola is actually working on the Moto E14, as this model has now started the necessary certifications dance ahead of its announcement. The Moto E14 was spotted in the TDRA database in the UAE. That listing confirms its name and its model number - XT2421-14. At the same time, a TUV Rheinland certification reveals that the phone will have a battery with a rated capacity of 4,880 mAh. Moto E13 from 2023 These are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e14_is_coming_with_5000_mah_battery-news-62484.php

Redmi Pad Pro is headed to India, Latin America, and other global markets

The Redmi Pad Pro was unveiled for the Chinese market last week alongside the Redmi Turbo 3 smartphone, and if you've been wondering whether the tablet would make a global debut later on, the answer seems to be a resounding yes - with 5G support in some markets, even. The Redmi Pad Pro 5G has been spotted in the Google Play Console database, with the model number 24074RPD2I which tells us it's headed to India (the "I" at the end is for India). But wait, there's more! The Google Play Console also lists the 2405CRPFDL model number, which corresponds to the variant for Latin America, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_pad_pro_is_headed_to_india_and_global_markets-news-62483.php

Sony Xperia 1 VI launch event rumored to take place on May 17

Sony announced the Xperia 1 V on May 11 last year, and it seems like the Japanese company is planning to stick to almost exactly the same timeline in 2024. According to a leaked poster from Weibo, Sony will be holding an Xperia launch event on May 17. The poster itself doesn't say which phone(s) will become official on that date, but it's pretty easy to assume that one (or the only one) will be the Xperia 1 VI, which has been leaking quite a bit lately. The next Xperia flagship is expected to give up on the 4K screen and the 21:9 tall screen aspect ratio, going with a more industry...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_vi_launch_event_rumored_to_take_place_on_may_17-news-62482.php

Google Pixel 8a leaks in new, clearer renders

Another day, another Google Pixel 8a leak - this phone simply doesn't seem to want to stop leaking ahead of the expected official unveiling on May 14 during Google's annual I/O developer conference. We've recently seen the Pixel 8a in all colors, but those renders weren't the highest quality. Fret not, however, for today's leak brings us higher quality renders of the upcoming device, once again in all four colorways. Google Pixel 8a in Bay (left) and Porcelain (right) The Pixel 8a will be available in Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Bay (blue) and Mint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_8a_leaks_in_new_clearer_renders-news-62481.php

WhatsApp launches chat filters

Today WhatsApp has announced the launch of a new feature: chat filters. These will filter your chat list according to different criteria. There are three of these filters, and they appear above the list of chats for easy one-tap access. Their names are very self-explanatory: All, Unread, Groups. So, obviously, tapping on All will show you all of your chats. If you tap Unread, you'll only see those where you have unread messages (whether you haven't opened a chat since new messages came in or those you have marked as unread), and if you tap on Groups you will only see your group...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_launches_chat_filters-news-62467.php

Japan is also targeting Apple for antitrust practices

After the European Commission forced Apple to open up iOS for third-party app stores in the EU, it seems like other countries are investigating Apple over antitrust and monopolistic practices. Most recently, news broke that Japan is looking to significantly increase fines for big corporations that engage in monopolistic practices. The current law in Japan suggests a penalty of 6% of sales, but policy makers are looking to increase that to 20%. A subsequent future failure to comply with the law will result in a fine of 30% of sales. Japan signaled a coming change back in December 2023...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/japan_is_also_targeting_apple_for_antitrust_practices-news-62464.php

Oppo A60 surfaces in the Google Play Console, has its specs revealed

Oppo's long-running A series of mid-range smartphones is soon due to receive a new member - the Oppo A60. The naming implies it will be the successor to the A59, launched back in December of last year. However, there's a twist - the A59 has 5G support, while the A60 doesn't, which means it will more likely act as the successor to the A58 4G from July 2023. The A60 has been spotted in the Google Play Console, and as usual that listing reveals some if its specs, including the most important one - it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 SoC, which is not 5G capable. The A58 4G went...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a60_surfaces_in_the_google_play_console_has_its_specs_revealed-news-62466.php

nubia Flip unboxing

This just in - the nubia Flip 5G, a strong contender for the most affordable flip foldable in the world (although Tecno's Phantom V Flip could have a say in that). nubia's Flip starts at $499 for the 8/256GB model and goes up to $699 for the all-out 12/512GB one. The retail package is solid too with a two-piece case with the nubia logo on it, a 33W charger, and a USB cable. Far more expensive foldables have a lot less to work with out of the box. Unboxing the nubia Flip What makes the nubia Flip interesting aside from its competitive price, is the fact that it's among the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_flip_in_for_review-news-62465.php

Say goodbye to the Google Pixel Fold 2 and hello to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google might be looking to reset people's perceptions of its foldable smartphone efforts. Following up the Pixel Fold from last year should be the Pixel Fold 2, but a new report today claims it's been renamed and will actually be sold as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Furthermore, as we already heard once before, this device could make its debut at Google's annual hardware unveiling event this October, and not at Google I/O in May like its predecessor. Google Pixel Fold 2 / Pixel 9 Pro Fold leaked CAD-based render Thus, in October, Google might be set to announce not two smartphones as it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_fold_to_arrive_this_fall_following_naming_scheme_revamp-news-62453.php

Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro details leak

Every fall (or autumn, depending on which English you prefer), Xiaomi launches a couple of new "T" models - high-end devices that are not quite the top of the line, but close. Last year we had the 13T and 13T Pro, and so this year the 14T and 14T Pro should follow. Today a new leak has emerged giving us some details about these two upcoming devices. Let's start with the Pro. This one is said to be based on the upcoming Redmi K70 Ultra for the Chinese market. That being said, it won't be a straight-up rebrand, as the 14T Pro will have some upgrades compared to the model it will be based...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14t_and_xiaomi_14t_pro_details_leak-news-62452.php

IDC: Samsung back as top smartphone vendor, market up 7.8%

IDC's report on the global smartphone market in Q1 of 2024 revaled that Samsung regained the top spot from Apple, but it was more due to Apple's lower sales than Samsung's higher ones. Samsung shipped 60.1 million total smartphones in Q1, that's 0.7% less than the same quarter of 2023 at 60.5 million. However, Apple's 50.1 million Q1 of 2024 is nearly 10% down, compared to the same time last year. The global market recorded its third consecutive positive quarter with 289.4 million units shipped - up 7.8% year-over-year. Xiaomi is back in form with a 33.8% increase in sales YoY,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_samsung_back_as_top_smartphone_vendor_market_up_78-news-62450.php

Samsung Galaxy C55 runs Geekbench, powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

It has been a few months since we first started seeing rumors about a Samsung Galaxy C55 and the phone still isn’t official. So the leaks continue. The C55 appeared in the Geekbench database, showing that it is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. And if you’ve been following Samsung’s launches recently, you will know that the Galaxy M55 also uses that chip. In the C55, it will be configured with 8GB of RAM as seen in the Geekbench scorecard and the Google Play Console (the M55 also has a 12GB variant). The phone was running Android 14, likely with One UI 6.1 on top. Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c55_runs_geekbench_powered_by_snapdragon_7_gen_1-news-62441.php

Huawei Pura 70 series officially teased

Huawei has begun its teaser campaign for the P70 series by confirming two key aspects – the triangular camera island seen in leaks over the past months and the new Pura naming. Huawei Pura 70 series teasers Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu shared that the brand’s flagship P-series smartphone series will now be called Pura with a focus on style, high-end tech and fashion. The new naming stems from purity which will also be a key focus and we can see the key aspects in the accompanying teaser video. The video highlights the five key pillars of the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_70_series_officially_teased-news-62439.php

Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE (Exynos)

The Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE is quite an unlikely duo for one of our dedicated versus articles, but Samsung's pricing strategy led us here. After launching this year's popular Galaxy A55 at around €450 (now just a little over €400), the company has positioned it too close to its budget flagship, the Galaxy S23 FE. But those devices are not created equal by any means. The Galaxy S23 FE is still the more expensive of the two (now selling for around €500), but it also delivers a flagship-like experience, while the A55 tries to strike a good balance between hardware and cost. They...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55_vs_galaxy_s23_fe_exynos_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-62418.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 15

The Samsung Galaxy A55 couldn't match the winning streak of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, stopping at four. Xiaomi's newly announced Redmi Note Turbo 3 came on top in week 15, dropping the A55 to second place. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] Infinix Note 40 Pro made up yet another place and completes the podium this time around. The Redmi Note 13 Pro is down to fourth, followed by the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the non-Pro Redmi Note 13. Motorola Edge 50 Pro lost a lot of ground, dropping to seventh, just ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A15. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is ninth this week, while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_15-news-62438.php