OnePlus Ace 3V leaks in hands-on shots again, this time in purple

The OnePlus Ace 3V is currently the darling of the rumorsphere / leakosphere (yes we made those words up). It's leaking almost every day, and the company is also busy confirming details about it left and right. Now we have yet another case of leaked live photos of the upcoming device, only this time it's a different purplish colorway. It was spotted in the hand of none other than Xia Sining, China's 100m hurdles champion. The images confirm the design for the umpteenth time, including the circle flash. This is very close to the design of the OnePlus Nord CE4 which is launching in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_3v_leaks_in_handson_shots_again_this_time_in_purple-news-62033.php

OnePlus thinks you should upgrade from your Pixel to the 12R

OnePlus launched the 12R internationally this year, for the first time (previous R models have been India-only). And the company seems very proud of this device, saying things like "the flagship killer is back" and launching a special Genshin Impact Edition even. Today a new ad was found (most likely on Facebook) by the folks over at 9to5Google in which OnePlus is telling you to "upgrade from your Pixel" to the 12R in order to get "more bang" for "less bucks". It's interesting that OnePlus is targeting Pixel owners specifically. What it's offering is no joke however - the OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_thinks_you_should_upgrade_from_your_pixel_to_the_12r-news-62032.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 to arrive in three versions with 50% more power efficient chip

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch7 will apparently arrive in no less than three versions, according to a new rumor on the matter. The wearables could be launching alongside the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 at Samsung's rumored Unpacked event in early to mid July. The Watch7 will allegedly come in Classic and Pro iterations along with an unnamed third option. This could be the rectangular shaped Galaxy Watch that we recently told you about. If this rumor pans out, it will mark a first: the first time Samsung launched three different versions of its latest smartwatch. So...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch7_to_arrive_in_three_versions_with_50_more_power_efficient_chip-news-62031.php

Microsoft Teams will bring walkie-talkie functionality to iPhones

Microsoft's Teams will bring walkie-talkie functionality to Apple iPhones in May, according to its development roadmap. This will tap into Apple's Push-to-Talk framework to enable walkie-talkie usage in Teams. This will offer instant and secure voice communication with efficient background operation. You'll be able to walkie while you talkie from the lock screen even. So it will work even when you don't have Microsoft Teams in the foreground. The integration is currently aiming for implementation in May, but of course, as with any development, things could get delayed if unforeseen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_teams_will_bring_walkietalkie_functionality_to_iphones_-news-62028.php

vivo V23 receives Android 14 update

Back in October, vivo published a list of its devices that were eligible to receive the update to Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14. The V23 was right there, slated to get its tasty treat from mid-March 2024. Well, guess what? It's mid-March 2024, and the update is now rolling out, right on schedule. Please do note it arrives over-the-air as a whopping 5.5GB download, so make sure you have enough room for it before you start the process. Once you've installed the update, your V23 will be on build PD2167DF_EX_A_14.2.10.3.W30. You're also getting the March 1, 2024 security patch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v23_receives_android_14_update-news-62012.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Two small yet powerful smartphones. Two of the most popular handsets on the market. Two specimens from the world’s most famous mobile rivals. This is the Galaxy S24 versus the iPhone 15 Pro. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict The Galaxy S24 is easily recognizable as it has gone through minor changes over the last couple of years. It offers a clean no-nonsense design with two flat Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels and a metal frame. It is IP68-rated for your usual dust and water resistance. What we like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_vs_apple_iphone_15_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-61960.php

OnePlus confirms the Ace 3V is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset

For a few weeks now, the upcoming OnePlus Ace 3V has been leaking left and right, and one thing all of the rumors about it had it common was an insistence that it would be powered by Qualcomm's yet-unannounced Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC. Up until today, that was still just a rumored spec for the device, however. But now, OnePlus itself confirmed it through its official Weibo account. The Ace 3V does indeed have the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 at the helm, and that could mean the next Nord device - Nord 4 or Nord 5, depending on whether OnePlus wants to skip the unlucky 4 - will also have this chipset...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_confirms_the_ace_3v_is_powered_by_the_snapdragon_7_gen_3_chipset-news-62010.php

vivo X Fold3 series' launch date leaks

For a while now we've seen many rumors and leaks regarding vivo's upcoming foldables, including the fact that the official unveiling should be taking place towards the end of this month. Today a new promotional poster has been leaked in China, and this not only confirms the rough timeframe, but gives us a date and a time as well. So, vivo's X Fold3 series will be announced on March 26 at 7PM local time. We're expecting two foldables this time around, a 'vanilla' X Fold3 as well as the X Fold3 Pro. According to past rumors, the former model will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on board...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold3_series_launch_date_leaks-news-62008.php

OpenAI's Sora generative AI video creator will be available later this year

Back in mid-February, OpenAI unveiled Sora, its generative AI model that creates videos from text prompts or even a still image and can also edit videos or extend them by filling in or adding frames. Amazing as the demos were, there was no solid launch date for the general public - all we were told was that Sora was being tested by experts who were carrying out tests and were assessing the model for potential risks ahead of launch. Today thanks to an interview by OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati we know that it's only a matter of months - Sora will be released later this year....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/openais_sora_generative_ai_video_creator_will_be_available_later_this_year-news-61996.php

Spotify rolls out music videos to Premium subscribers in 11 markets

Today Spotify has announced that it's rolling out music videos into its app in 11 markets: the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya. The feature will be in beta initially, and it will have a limited catalog of videos for the time being - but hits from global artists like Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, and Ice Spice are included, alongside "local favorites" like Aluna and Asake. To watch music videos, you'll obviously need to be in one of those 11 markets, and be a Premium subscriber. The videos will be available in Spotify's apps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_rolls_out_music_videos_to_premium_subscribers_in_11_markets-news-61995.php

Realme 12x 5G gets certified too, adds to general confusion about the 12 family

Realme's 12 series of devices already has four members - the 12, 12+, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro+, but that's apparently not enough. So, soon, there will be a fifth: the Realme 12x 5G. This has passed the a bunch of certifications, including Bluetooth and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), meaning its launch isn't necessarily imminent, but should still happen in the next few weeks or so. The phone has the model number RMX3997. Realme 11x from 2023 It has Bluetooth 5.3, and through a TUV certification it's revealed to sport a 4,890 mAh rated capacity battery, which will most likely be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_12x_5g_gets_certified_too_adds_to_general_confusion_about_the_12_family-news-61994.php

Nothing Phone (2a) review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a-review-2681.php

Poco F6's chipset outed, the phone could be a rebranded Redmi Note 13 Turbo

Last year Poco launched two 'flagship killers', the F5 and F5 Pro, and the former proved to be way more popular owing to its much better price to features ratio. This year it seems like we'll get a duo as well, with the F6 Pro already starting its certifications journey. A 'vanilla' non-Pro F6 is also coming, and it will have its work cut out since the F5 is a pretty tough act to follow. Still, it will try, apparently with the yet-unannounced Qualcomm SM8635, which could be branded Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 or 8s Gen 2 when it finally gets official on March 18. Poco F5 The F6 Pro, on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f6s_chipset_outed_the_phone_could_be_a_rebranded_redmi_note_13_turbo-news-61977.php

Samsung won’t be bringing the Galaxy A55 to the US

Samsung announced its Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 midrangers yesterday and only revealed European pricing details. In a new development, Samsung confirmed that it’s not planning to bring the A55 to the US any time soon. A Samsung US representative confirmed to CNET that “We [Samsung] will not be carrying the Galaxy A55 5G at this time.” Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 Samsung did not reveal why it decided not to bring the A55 to the US but it could have to do with competition with its other Galaxy devices like the S23FE which boasts similar specs. We do get confirmation that the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wont_be_bringing_the_galaxy_a55_to_the_us-news-61968.php

Nothing Phone (2a) sales reach 60k in 60 minutes, update brings discreet call recording

Nothing announced the Phone (2a) mid-ranger at the beginning of this month, and today it's finally gone on sale. It's been pretty successful too, with the company reporting that over 60,000 units were ordered in the first hour of availability. What an entrance for Phone (2a)! Just 1 hour in and already sold over 60,000 units. pic.twitter.com/QMA8LYpuyo— Nothing (@nothing) March 12, 2024 Nothing is also pushing out Nothing OS 2.5.3 to the Phone (2a) as a day-one, out-of-the-box update. It comes with support for Ultra XDR in the camera, enhances the camera app's performance overall, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_sales_reach_60k_in_60_minutes_update_brings_discreet_call_recording-news-61974.php

Tecno Pova 6 will have the same overall design and a Helio G99 chipset, Play Console reveals

The Tecno Pova 6 Pro was announced a couple of weeks ago at the MWC with a Dimensity 6080, a 6.78” 120Hz AMOLED display and a 6,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging. Now a vanilla model has surfaced on the Google Play Console. The Tecno Pova 6 (model number LI7) will be a 4G only phone (whereas the Pro gets 5G connectivity). This is with an MT6789/CD chipset, which corresponds to the Helio G99. It’s paired with 8GB of RAM as standard, though apparently there will be a version with 12GB as well. Storage will be up to 256GB (as seen on the label). Tecno Pova 6 schematic (from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_6_will_have_the_same_overall_design_and_a_helio_g99_chipset_play_console_reveals-news-61976.php

Sony Xperia 1 VI, 5 VI, and 10 VI RAM amounts leak

Sony is readying its trio of smartphones for 2024 currently - the Xperia 1 VI absolute flagship, the 5 VI compact flagship, and the 10 VI mid-ranger. Today the RAM amount options that all three of these will come with have been leaked. Let's start with the Xperia 1 VI .You'll be able to get it with 12GB or 16GB of RAM. The former amount matches that in the Xperia 1 V, and the latter goes even further. Next up, the Xperia 5 VI. This will only come with 8GB of RAM, which is the same amount seen in the Xperia 5 V, rather disappointingly for a device that otherwise has flagship specs -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_vi_5_vi_and_10_vi_ram_amounts_leak-news-61957.php

Tecno Pova 6 Pro battery life test

The Tecno Pova 6 Pro's battery test is ready and it brings good news. The mid-ranger achieved an excellent Active Use Score of 13:26h, a notable improvement on most of its direct rivals. It manages to put its bigger-than-usual 6,000 mAh battery to good use, powering the Dimensity 6080 SoC and large 6.78-inch FHD+ display for a good while before you need to plug in your charger. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12830, 1#] The Pova 6 Pro outpace its competitors in web browsing, video playback and phone calls, but the largely underwhelming gaming runtime brings the Active Use Score down. So how...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_6_pro_battery_life_test-news-61951.php

vivo X100s is coming with a flat screen and flat frame, new color

The vivo X100 has been available in China since November, and apparently the company is already working on a slight refresh of this model. It will be called X100s, and it's coming soon to the Chinese market using the same Dimensity 9300 chipset as its predecessor, according to prolific (and often right) leakster Digital Chat Station over on Weibo. The X100s' design has allegedly already been finalized. The phone will have a "1.5K" flat screen with "ultra-narrow" bezels, a flat metal frame and glass on both the front and the back. vivo X100 with curved screen and orange colorway...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x100s_is_coming_with_a_flat_screen_and_flat_frame_new_colors-news-61956.php

Moto G Power 5G (2024) gets one step closer to release with Bluetooth certification

The original Moto G Power 5G was launched by Motorola in April of last year, and Motorola is currently working on its successor, the aptly named Moto G Power 5G (2024). We've already seen the upcoming model in some leaked renders, and today it's received its Bluetooth certification from the Bluetooth SIG. That's one of the many necessary certifications to have before launch, and it most likely means the G Power 5G (2024) is due to become official in a few weeks' time. That, of course, matches with the April release of its predecessor, so we won't at all be surprised if this one is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_power_5g_2024_gets_one_step_closer_to_release_with_bluetooth_certification-news-61954.php

Realme 12+ first impressions

The Realme 12 series now comprises four smartphones - Realme 12, Realme 12+, Realme 12 Pro, and Realme 12 Pro+ that we already reviewed the Realme 12 Pro+. We now have the Realme 12+ with us, so let's do a quick unboxing of the smartphone to see what it's all about. The Realme 12+ comes in a yellow-colored retail package like the other smartphones in the lineup. It includes a protective case, a 67W power adapter, a charging cable, and a SIM ejector tool. The Realme 12+ is built around a flat 6.67" 120Hz FullHD+ E4 AMOLED screen with HDR10+ certification. It can display 16.7 million...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_12_plus_5g_first_impressions-news-61925.php

Nothing Phone (2a) is here, Galaxy A55 and A35 incoming, Week 10 in review

Welcome to your week 10 recap. The Nothing Phone (2a) is official after weeks of teasers. It has a classic Nothing design with a semi-translucent rear panel, three Glyph LED lights, and a horizontal dual camera that Nothing dubs the Eyes. The phone packs a custom Dimensity 7200 Pro built on TSMC's newest 4nm process and a 6.78-inch 10-bit AMOLED display. The phone runs Nothing OS 2.5 on top of Android 14, with a promised 3 years of Android updates, and 4 years of security updates. The phone ships from next week (March 12), starting at €329, £319, or INR 23,999....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_is_here_galaxy_a55_and_a35_incoming_week_10_in_review-news-61929.php

Samsung Galaxy M15 quietly debuts with OLED display

Samsung quietly "announced" its entry-level Galaxy M15 smartphone in some regions. The handset is spotted on the official Iraqi Samsung website and some Levant regions. Unfortunately, the listings don't give out any availability information or price. The specs and official images are all revealed, though. The Galaxy M15 brings a huge upgrade over its M14 predecessor by replacing the IPS LCD panel with a 6.5-inch OLED display, ticking at 90Hz. Resolution is FHD+. The Dimensity 6100+ is sitting behind the wheel, which taking over from the Exynos 1330. The SoC is paired with 4 GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m15_quietly_revealed_in_some_regions_now_sports_an_oled_display-news-61943.php

UK deals: Nothing Phone (2a) goes on pre-order, Honor 90 and Moto Razr 40 Ultra on sale

The Nothing Phone (2a) was announced this week – the first attempt at a mid-ranger from the company. Nothing has been a stylish value-for-money brand since its inception and it’s quite clear with the (2a). This £320 mid-ranger packs a large 6.7” 120Hz AMOLED display (10-bit colors) with FHD+ resolution with Gorilla Glass 5 (and IP54 dust and water resistance). It has a very similar 50+50MP rear and 32MP front camera setup to the more premium Phone (2). Inside is a larger 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging (but no wireless charging). The phone’s Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset beats the 778G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_nothing_phone_2a_goes_on_preorder_honor_90_and_moto_razr_40_ultra_on_sale-news-61923.php

Lava Blaze Curve first impressions

Lava launched the Lava Blaze Curve as the latest addition to the Blaze lineup last week. We got to spend some time with the Iron Glass version, and here are our first impressions of the phone. The Lava Blaze Curve comes in a black-colored retail box with a picture of the phone, which doesn't correspond to the color version you are purchasing. The package includes a protective cover, a charging cable, a 33W adapter, a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, and a SIM ejector tool. The Lava Blaze Curve packs a 6.67" 3D curved AMOLED screen with FullHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_blaze_curve_5g_first_impressions-news-61940.php

Leaked iPhone 16 Pro schematics show the Capture Button

A source close to 91mobiles leaked what appears to be a rough iPhone 16 Pro schematic, showing the usual design with some slight alterations. The report also contains the exact dimensions, pointing at a larger screen. But first things first. Here are the leaked images. iPhone 16 Pro schematics As you can see, the iPhone 16 Pro is depicted with the so-called Capture Button placed right under the power button on the right side of the frame. The button itself mimics the soft shutter buttons found on cameras. A light press will focus the camera, while a complete press will take a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_iphone_16_pro_schematics_show_the_capture_button-news-61942.php

OnePlus Open's Android 14 update rollout expands to the US

The OnePlus Open launched with Android 13 last year and received the Android 14 update in January, but only in India. The good news is that the Android 14 rollout has now expanded to the US, so if you live in the States, you should soon get an update prompt on your foldable. The Android 14 update for the OnePlus Open in the US comes with firmware version CPH2551_14.0.0.501(EX01) and February 2024 Android security patch and requires a download of 2.54GB. You can check the screenshots below for the update's changelog. OnePlus Open's Android 14 update's changelog The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_open_android_14_update_usa-news-61939.php

Weekend deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 series falls below pre-order prices

A typical pre-order perk for Galaxy S pre-orders is a free storage upgrade and this year it even lasted into the first weeks of sale. But then it came to an end and you had to pay full price for extra storage. Well, not anymore – the S24 series is discounted to below the pre-order prices. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,150 for the 12/256GB model. That wasn’t part of the pre-order, of course, but it is the cheapest way to get the new Ultra. The 12/512GB model is $1,270 (this was $1,300 during the pre-order). ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_deals_samsung_galaxy_s24_series_falls_below_preorder_prices-news-61918.php