Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a15-review-2662.php
Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is coming to Europe
Earlier today, Honor finally launched the Magic V2 in Europe, almost five months after its initial announcement. Don't miss our unboxing. If you're familiar with Honor's product roster, then surely you know about the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design. This was first introduced a couple of weeks ago. During the launch event for the 'vanilla' Magic V2 in Europe, Honor thankfully confirmed that the RSR edition is also on its way to Europe. Unfortunately, the company hasn't revealed any more details about how much it will cost or exactly when we should expect it. Hopefully it won't take five...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v2_rsr_porsche_design_is_coming_to_europe-news-61375.php
Samsung Galaxy S24+ in for review
We finally managed to get our hands on the new Galaxy S24+ and have brought it straight in for review. Samsung packages just a USB-C cable with its Galaxy phones but some retailers will offer Samsung's new, rather tiny 25W adapter. Not everyone offers this deal, but Samsung does give you a free upgrade from 256GB to 512GB during the pre-order period, as well as trade-in bonuses and discounts on Samsung services. Unboxing the Galaxy S24+ The Galaxy S24+ feels like a completely new device - something we couldn't have imagined saying a few weeks ago. For one, it's fully matte on...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_in_for_review-news-61374.php
Netflix co-CEO says it's not worth launching an app for the Apple Vision Pro yet
Pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro started off last week and a few days ago analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple has sold between 160,000 and 180,000 units. However, the proud new owners of Apple’s spatial computer won’t be using them to watch Netflix. Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters was interviewed by Stratechery and was there is no Netflix app on the Vision Pro. Long story short, it’s not worth it – there aren’t enough potential subscribers that own the headset relative to the amount of effort it would take to port the streaming app to the platform. That is not to say that there will...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_coceo_says_its_not_worth_launching_an_app_for_the_apple_vision_pro_yet-news-61371.php
Huawei launches Enjoy 70 internationally as nova Y72
Huawei introduced the entry-level Enjoy 70 back in December and is now launching the phone in overseas markets under a new name – Huawei nova Y72. The device appeared on the company website in South Africa with the same design, marketing visuals, and even the dedicated X Button for quick app access. The nova Y72 features a 6,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP main cam at the back alongside 2 MP auxiliary shooter. The detailed specs are yet to be published, but we are looking at a Kirin 710A chipset and 6.75” LCD with 720p resolution. The big battery supports 22.5W wired charging...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_relaunches_enjoy_70_internationally_as_nova_y72-news-61361.php
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro goes on sale in India
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro, unveiled earlier this month, is now on sale in India through Asus' official Indian website and Vijay Sales. The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is offered in a single Phantom Black color with two memory options - 16GB/512GB and 24GB/1TB, priced at INR94,999 ($1,140/€1,055) and INR119,999 ($1,445/€1,330), respectively. The 24GB RAM model is called Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition, and it will come bundled with the ROG AeroActive Cooler X, which will also be available for purchase separately for INR5,999 ($70/€65). The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at the...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_8_pro_india_price_sale_date-news-61360.php
Apple opens up iOS to alternative app stores in the EU
Forced by the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple has today announced that it's making big changes to iOS, the App Store, and how browsers work on the platform. These changes will become available in the EU with the iOS 17.4 release which is scheduled to land in March. Let's start with browsing. Even today you can select a default browser that isn't Safari, but any browser that isn't Safari has to use Safari's WebKit rendering engine. That will change, every browser can use whatever engine it wants. Additionally, after EU iPhone owners install iOS 17.4, the first time they go into Safari they...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_opens_up_ios_to_alternative_app_stores_in_the_eu-news-61359.php
Google launches new Mint color for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Last week Google teased a new colorway for its Pixel 8 Pro, which was due to launch on January 25. In the meantime we've seen it in leaked press images, and now it's finally official. So, you can purchase a Google Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro in the new color called Mint, exclusively from the Google online store and Google Fi in the US. According to Jenny Davis, CMF design manager at Google, it's "a breath of fresh air and a cool spring breeze. It's serene, yet not boring. It's a luminous color that really invites the mind into a state of calmness - energized calmness". It joins Rose,...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_launches_new_mint_color_for_the_pixel_8_and_pixel_8_pro-news-61358.php
Meizu 21 Pro incoming next month with a triple 50 MP camera
The Meizu 21 arrived in late 2023, but we never saw a Pro variant on stage. Reports from China suggested the Meizu 21 Pro will arrive in February and revealed some key features of the new phone. The company, owned by automaker Geely, will bring a device with revamped cameras, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. Meizu 21 The source claimed the main camera will have a 50 MP sensor. There will also be a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and there should also be a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and periscope lens. For comparison, the regular Meizu 21 is sold with a 200 MP main cam + 13...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_21_pro_incoming_next_month_with_a_triple_50_mp_camera-news-61345.php
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are already on sale in India
Samsung's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra have already broken pre-order records in India, with more than 250,000 logged in the first three days. Pre-orders were supposed to go all the way up to January 31, which was seemingly their official release date. And yet, here we are days earlier and you can already order these from Amazon. The S24, priced at INR 79,999, even comes with same-day delivery, while the S24+ (starting at INR 99,999) and S24 Ultra (starting at INR 1,29,999) in some versions will reach you on January 29. That's only a couple of days before the official release...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_s24_and_s24_ultra_are_already_on_sale_in_india-news-61344.php
Nokia G42 gets Android 14 in India
As we mentioned when we discussed Motorola's intentions regarding updates to Android 14, we'll say it again - there are some Android device makers who are very good at issuing updates (Google and Samsung come to mind), and there are some like Motorola and HMD Global. The latter has finally started pushing Android 14 today to the Nokia G42, which was announced last June. This is the first HMD device to receive the new OS version launched by Google many months ago, and hopefully it won't be the last - although HMD hasn't yet published a list of eligible phones. Nokia G42 Android 14...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_g42_gets_android_14_in_india-news-61343.php
Google Pixel 9 leaks in renders showing three rear cameras, flat sides
Mere hours ago some CAD-based renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro were outed, and now it's time for its smaller and more affordable sibling to get the exact same treatment. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Google Pixel 9. Right off the bat, one thing clearly stands out. Unlike the Pixel 8, the Pixel 9 has three cameras on the rear, one of which obviously has a periscope zoom lens. This is a huge update for the 'vanilla' Pixel line, and one that brings it much more in tune with the Pro, spec-wise. Moving on, the other obvious thing is that Google has also been infested by the...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_leaks_in_renders_showing_three_rear_cameras_flat_sides-news-61342.php
First Google Pixel 9 Pro renders reveal a smaller display, new camera island
Google released the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in October 2023, and now is looking ahead towards the Pixel 9 lineup. According to the first CAD-based renders, the Pixel 9 Pro should have a smaller screen, flat panels and sides, and a camera bump that no longer spans from one end to the other. Google Pixel 9 Pro renders The leaksters revealed the screen will be a 6.5” panel, compared with the 6.7” OLED on the predecessor. However, the entire body will be basically the same size, meaning the bezels will be slightly thicker. Google Pixel 9 Pro renders Google relied on a...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_google_pixel_9_pro_renders_reveal_a_smaller_display_new_camera_island-news-61333.php
Asus Zenfone 11 shows up in the Google Play Console with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Last year there was a rumor going round, saying that Asus would discontinue the Zenfone line and thus the Zenfone 10 would be the last of the diminutive flagships in the company's roster. Thankfully for those who are into smaller phones, Asus itself quickly denied the rumor, and that was that. Now, the Google Play Console comes to further prove the point that Asus has not given up on the Zenfones, by listing the upcoming Zenfone 11. The Zenfone 10 was announced in June 2023 and released the following month, so we're probably still quite far removed from the official introduction of...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_11_shows_up_in_the_google_play_console_with_snapdragon_8_gen_3-news-61332.php
Samsung is thinking about making a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold6
According to a new rumor out of its home market of Korea, Samsung is considering releasing a cheaper version of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold6. This isn't to say the Fold6 itself will be cheaper - but it might be joined by a cheaper option. This is the first time Samsung has ever considered developing a lower-cost foldable, the source of this rumor says. Interestingly, the reason for choosing the Fold line for this move and not the Flip is that the Flips that have launched so far are selling much more. So with a cheaper Fold, the Fold line could be reinvigorated. Samsung Galaxy Z...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_thinking_about_making_a_cheaper_galaxy_z_fold6-news-61331.php
OnePlus 12 video teardown shows massive cooling system inside
Today, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R made their global debut. OnePlus has repeatedly talked about the OnePlus 12's massive internal cooling system, and a new teardown video lets us see just how big it actually is. Before we get to it, however, we first need to open up the phone somehow - and that's done from the back, using a heat gun. This shows us the 50W wireless charger, which, interestingly, makes it the fastest wireless charging phone in North America. The bottom speaker and battery come out next, and then it's time to gawk at the cooling system - after removing the...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_12_video_teardown_shows_massive_cooling_system_inside-news-61330.php
Apple releases iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection
Today Apple has released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to supported devices. As always with Apple mobile OS updates, these should already be available to everyone who wants them - no staggered shenanigans here like over in Google-land. The new iOS update brings with it the new Stolen Device Protection feature. This feature brings an additional layer of security if someone has stolen your device and also has your passcode. Using Stolen Device Protection, Face ID or Touch ID is required to access saved passwords, while changing sensitive settings like your Apple ID password or your device...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_173_with_stolen_device_protection-news-61321.php
OnePlus 12's cameras get detailed ahead of the phone's global debut
In less than 24 hours, OnePlus will finally introduce the OnePlus 12 for international markets, following the phone's initial announcement for China back in December. So now is a great time to talk about its cameras, OnePlus has thought, since it just put out a press release that's all about them. Let's dive in, shall we? The OnePlus 12 "will boast an industry-firt" customized Sony LYT-808 main camera, with a 1/1.4-inch sensor. The size lets it absorb 50% more light than the IMX890 main sensor used in the OnePlus 11, which should ensure exceptional performance in low-light or...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_12s_cameras_get_detailed_ahead_of_the_phones_global_debut-news-61320.php
Exynos 2500 specs leak
Samsung's Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ feature the Korean company's own Exynos 2400 SoC in some markets, and these were just unveiled last week. And yet, we already have a leak about the upcoming Exynos 2500 chipset, which is due to be used in the Galaxy S25 family a year from now. The CPU will allegedly keep the 10-core configuration of the Exynos 2400, but the 2500 will use ARM's upcoming CPU cores. It will be made on Samsung's second-generation 3nm process (3nm GAP/SF3). This is apparently better than TSMC's current 3nm process in area and efficiency. The Exynos 2500's CPU is said...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exynos_2500_specs_leak-news-61319.php
Here's the official list of Motorola smartphones getting Android 14
Some companies, like Samsung, have almost finished their rollouts of Android 14 for dozens of devices already. Others, not so much. Today we're talking about Motorola. The brand has published information about which devices it will update to the latest version of the OS across its website. It's not an easily accessible list, mind you - you have to search for a particular device and only then, on each device's page, will you get any indication of whether you should expect Android 14 to come your way. Thankfully, the folks over at YTECHB have gone through all of the devices and...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_official_list_of_motorola_smartphones_getting_android_14-news-61318.php
Two more Realme Note phones coming this year, target is 10M sales of the series in 2024
The Realme Note 50 is on its way, and it will not be alone. The company has big plans for the series with three phones coming by the end of the year and a sales goal of 10 million units. Francis Wong, CEO of Realme Europe and Global Marketing Director revealed the ambitious plans and shed some more light on the availability of the company's new series. The first Realme Note smartphone will be launched in the Philippines on January 23, and there will be two more joining it in the next couple of months. Realme's Note lineup will be plugging the sub-$100/€100 hole in the company's...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_more_realme_note_phones_coming_this_year_target_is_10m_sales_of_the_series_in_2024-news-61287.php
Galaxy S24 series arrive with huge focus on AI - Week 3 in review
We can officially call the past seven days 'Galaxy week'. Samsung dominated the headlines with the Galaxy S24 series announcement, despite rumors and leaks spoiling most of the surprises. Naturally, the Galaxy S24 Ultra outshone the Galaxy S24 and S24+ thanks to its new 5x camera, Titanium frame and new Corning glass, and, well, the fact that it's Samsung's biggest flagship of the year. AI was front and center at the announcement - the new Galaxies enable a myriad of AI-powered features. Circle to Search is a gesture-driven feature made in collaboration with Google - you long-press on...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s24_series_arrive_with_huge_focus_on_ai__week_3_in_review-news-61296.php
Redmi Note 13 4G in for review
Xiaomi commenced its Redmi Note 13 series global rollout last week and also announced a pair of Note 13 4G models. Redmi Note 13 4G is the most affordable entry in the series and is the latest device to make its way to the office. Based on the spec sheet, the chipset is the only difference between the Note 13 4G and its 5G counterpart but let’s see what else we've got here. Our Note 13 4G review unit comes in the Midnight Black color which features a mirror-like glossy finish on the back. It looked clean right out of the box but it was quickly smudged by fingerprints as we were...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_13_4g_in_for_review-news-61299.php
Samsung Galaxy S24 pre-orders start in the US, Galaxy A25 and A15 5G too
This week’s Unpacked event brought Samsung’s latest flagships – the Galaxy S24 trio. You can check out our hands-on review for an introduction to the new features and hardware upgrades. And if you’re curious what all those AI features are all about, watch these videos. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a rethink on how the long telephoto lens should work – instead of a fixed 10x lens, Samsung went for 5x magnification and a high resolution 50MP sensor that offers high quality zoom between 5x and 10x. And more, it enables 8K video recording and 4K @ 120fps from the tele camera. ...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_preorders_start_in_the_us_galaxy_a25_and_a15_5g_too-news-61292.php
Weekly poll results: Asus ROG Phone 8/8 Pro attract attention, but could do with a price cut
The last page of our Asus ROG Phone 8/8 Pro review begins with “The ROG Phone is not a cheap device.” And we’re not the only ones that feel that way, in fact, it was the common sentiment in last week’s poll. Our review ends on a positive note and we found that Asus succeeded in its quest to make the ROG Phone 8 models more appealing to mainstream consumers. Many still see it as a gaming phone and aren’t interested in it, but maybe they will reconsider. As for others, a hotly debated topic in the comments was the switch to a punch hole camera. The ROG phones were among the last to...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_asus_rog_phone_8_8_pro_attract_attention_but_could_do_with_a_price_cut-news-61260.php
Huawei P70 series to come with a 6.7-inch screen and 50MP main cam with variable aperture
A new post by the well-known tipster, Digital Chat Station, reveals some of the Huawei P70 series' specs and the leak seems to arrive just in time. Since the Huawei P60 series came out in March last year, it's safe to assume that the P70 family will come out in the next two months or so. The post reads a quad-curved OLED panel on the front with a 1.5K resolution and a 6.7-inch diagonal. It's also a bit hard to tell from the machine-translated Chinese, but the handsets may come with two front-facing stereo speakers. Additionally, the trio of back cameras will be arranged in an...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p70_series_to_come_with_a_67inch_screen_and_50mp_main_cam_with_variable_aperture-news-61308.php
Samsung Galaxy A15 in for review
This is the new Samsung Galaxy A15 - the LTE variant, mind you, not the 5G-enabled one, and it steps in to replace the Galaxy A14. The Galaxy A15 brings a 90Hz Super AMOLED display - a big step up from the 60Hz PLS LCD on the 4G Galaxy A14. The other key change is the move to a much more efficient 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 with as much as 8GB of RAM. Samsung kept the camera system mostly intact, ditto the 5,000mAh battery, but you do get faster charging at 25W. The Galaxy A15 ships with a USB cable. We have the Blue Black model - it's a dark blue as you'd guess, and it mostly...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a15_in_for_review-news-61295.php
Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Air appears in schematics, revealing design
After skipping the iPad Air upgrade last year, Apple is seemingly gearing up to launch a larger 12.9-inch iPad Air to match size of the current biggest iPad Pro. That's a big size bump from the available 10.9-inch iPad Air. 12.9-inch iPad Air CAD renders 91mobiles unearthed a bunch of schematics showing the rough design of the upcoming iPad Air, which will likely be unveiled sometime this spring. The images show a familiar overall design language but the rear camera along with the LED flash are reminiscent of a distant iPhone X/XS design. Unfortunately, aside from the...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_129inch_ipad_air_appears_in_schematics_revealing_design-news-61307.php
