Realme GT6 stops by the FCC with 5,500 mAh battery

Realme is apparently working on the GT6, and this phone has just been certified by the FCC, signifying it will most likely launch internationally. The certification tells us it will come with a 5,500 mAh battery. Of course, there's also 5G support, as well as dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, SBAS, and NFC on board. The phone will run Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0 out of the box. It measures 162 x 75 x 8.6 mm and weighs 199g. The battery will fast charge using SuperVOOC tech, although it's unclear exactly how fast that will go. Realme GT5 Thanks to a past...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt6_stops_by_the_fcc_with_5500_mah_battery-news-62234.php

Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Samsung Galaxy A35

Samsung's strong presence in the mid-range segment is primarily defined by the Galaxy A3x and A5x series, so it's natural for people to wonder which one suits their needs. This year's Galaxy A55 and A35 both bring decent upgrades compared to their predecessors. But despite their considerable price gap, the Galaxy A55 and A35 are more similar than you'd think. So much so that the Galaxy A35 is almost identical to the A55's predecessor, the A54. Speaking of, we have a versus article on that topic as well. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55_vs_samsung_galaxy_a35_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-62212.php

OnePlus Nord CE4 features teased yet again, 100W charging confirmed

The OnePlus Nord CE4 still hasn't been fully and properly announced, but the company's teaser campaign has been so willing to spill out details about it that there's almost nothing we don't already know aside from pricing (although a recent leak pegged this at INR 24,999 for the base model). Today Amazon India has gone ahead and launched a microsite for the upcoming device, rehashing most of the features we've already known about from previous OnePlus teasers while confirming one of our suspicions too. The phone will have 100W fast wired charging support, it's now clear. We always...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce4_features_teased_yet_again_100w_charging_confirmed-news-62235.php

We asked Samsung why it gave its flagships 7 years of support

With the release of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung committed to 7 years of software support for the lineup - that's both OS and security updates. Samsung wasn't the first - Google promised 7 years to the Pixel 8 series, but OnePlus believes anything beyond 5 years is just wasting resources. We had the chance to chat with Samsung VP Nicholas Porter and we asked him why Samsung decided on the 7 years of support. Samsung's analysis of consumer feedback found that extending the support adds more value to a smartphone. Certainly, enough value to make the overhead needed for the upkeep worth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/we_asked_samsung_why_it_decided_give_its_phones_7_years_of_support-news-62229.php

iPhone 12 gets 15W Qi2 wireless charging support with iOS 17.4

Apple released iOS 17.4 earlier this month, and the big news about it was its compliance with the new EU Digital Markets Act, but it looks like that wasn't the only big thing hiding inside this update. In fact, the new software seems to have unlocked support for the Qi2 wireless charging standard. According to testing conducted by Macworld, the iPhone 12 with iOS 17.4 now charges wirelessly at 15W when magnetically connected to a Qi2 charger that isn't Apple's MagSafe. Previously, in such a scenario, wireless charging would be limited to 7.5W, so the jump is quite substantial. Back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_12_gets_15w_qi2_wireless_charging_support_with_ios_174-news-62213.php

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra renders leak showing periscope zoom camera

Following the recent leaks of Motorola's Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion, today the trio of upcoming devices is completed by a leak of the Edge 50 Ultra, the top of the line model in the range. The Edge 50 Pro is getting official on April 3, and the Edge 50 Fusion might join it according to the latest rumors on the matter. Interestingly, the Edge 50 Ultra renders you can see below have an April 3 date on the screen as well, just like the others. This could mean all three devices are set to be introduced next week. However, April 3 is next Wednesday, and these renders say "Tue Apr 3" so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_50_ultra_renders_leak_showing_periscope_zoom_camera-news-62214.php

OnePlus 12 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

So, you've decided to really treat yourself and get a true flagship heavy-hitter. Welcome to the big leagues, and particularly the interesting showdown between Samsung's still relatively "hot off the presses" January-release Galaxy S24 Ultra and the best OnePlus currently has to offer in the OnePlus 12. It is admittedly a bit older and technically came out last year in December 2023, but that has mostly resulted in a nice and steady depreciation in price, and it does not actually take away from the truly premium nature of the OnePlus 12. The two devices are definitely worthy of rubbing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_12_vs_samsung_galaxy_s24_ultra_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-62025.php

The Oppo Find X7 series is getting 5.5G support, the first in the industry

Today China Mobile announced the commercial launch of 5G-Advanced – aka 5.5G or 5GA. And the first phones to support the improved networking standard are closer than you may think – Pete Lau, who is serving as the Chief Product Officer at Oppo, posted a teaser showing the Oppo Find X7 Ultra with “5GA” showing its status bar. The Oppo Find X7 series is the first with 5.5G support There’s also a post on Weibo on the matter, which suggests that the vanilla Oppo Find X7 should be updated with 5.5G connectivity too. That is interesting as they use different chipsets – Snapdragon 8 Gen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oppo_find_x7_series_is_getting_55g_support_the_first_in_the_industry-news-62211.php

BOE to manufacture iPhone SE 4 displays

According to an industry source, BOE will likely be supplying the bulk, if not all, of the 6.1-inch OLED panels for the upcoming iPhone SE 4. Reportedly, Samsung dropped out of the race due to the low pricing Apple was offering for each panel. The report claims that a single 6.1-inch OLED unit costs around $30 at Samsung, while Apple was offering $25. Moreover, the same source suggests the the price is lower than even what the Chinese makers are asking. With Samsung out of the picture, BOE and Tianma remain, with BOE probably taking all of the orders for the iPhone SE 4. People...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/boe_to_manufacture_iphone_se_4_displays-news-62191.php

Apple launches designated Developer channel on YouTube ahead of WWDC 2024

Apple started streaming its WWDC events on YouTube back in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Over time, the brand moved to a hybrid format with in-person events and pre-recorded videos, but all sessions were only available in the Apple Developer app. Ahead of WWDC 2024, Apple launched a new YouTube channel called Apple Developer. Since there are 2.5 months until the June 10 event, when it will presumably get fresh content, the channel was filled with all sessions of the 2023 Developers Conference. Apple already has its own video channel on YouTube, where promos for devices...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_launches_designated_developer_channel_on_youtube_ahead_of_wwdc_2024-news-62186.php

vivo V40 SE 5G launches in Europe with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

vivo has introduced a new smartphone for the European market, the V40 SE 5G. It's a lower-midrange device powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. This is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage which is expandable with up to 1TB microSD cards. The triple rear camera system comprises of a 50 MP f/1.8 main shooter, an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and a 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, while for selfies there's a 16 MP f/2.0 snapper. The phone has a 6.67-inch 1080x2400 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen with 1,800-nit peak brightness (1,200 nits in High Brightness mode) and an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v40_se_5g_launches_in_europe_with_snapdragon_4_gen_2-news-62196.php

WhatsApp will finally let you send HD media automatically

WhatsApp introduced a feature back in August that lets you send photos in higher quality - the full resolution of the image. Users had to pick the good resolution manually and individually for each image, which was less than ideal. An inside look into the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.17 revealed all images and videos could be sent in HD automatically with a new Media Upload Quality toggle in the Storage and data menu. When you select the “Standard quality,” the recipient will get the media in a compressed file for faster delivery while keeping the quality lower. HD quality is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_finally_let_users_send_media_in_hd_quality_automatically-news-62166.php

Sony Xperia 1 VI dimensions revealed, the phone will be a bit shorter and a bit wider

A couple of weeks ago we heard a rumor that Sony will drop the 4K display from the next Xperia 1 model – this would happen as the aspect ratio changes from 21:9 to 19.5:9 (which suggests that the vertical resolution will no longer be 3,840px). This would also entail a change in the phone’s dimensions and a new leak reveals the new values. The Sony Xperia 1 VI will allegedly measure 162 x 74.4 x 8.45mm - that is 3mm shorter and 3mm (and a bit) wider than the Xperia 1 V, which is 165 x 71 x 8.3mm. The renders from last time show that Sony will stick with its traditional design with a top and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_vi_dimensions_revealed_the_phone_will_be_a_bit_shorter_and_a_bit_wider-news-62163.php

iOS 18 is getting official on June 10, as Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference starts

This year, Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is taking place from June 10 to June 14. On the first day of WWDC, Apple traditionally announces new versions of its operating systems. This year we're expecting the unveiling of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and also new iterations of watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS. Apple will hold the WWDC online like in past years, but developers and students will be able to celebrate in person at a special event at Apple Park on June 10, watching the keynote, meeting with Apple team members, and taking part in special activities. There will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_18_is_getting_official_on_june_10_as_apples_worldwide_developers_conference_starts-news-62175.php

Our Samsung Galaxy A35 video review is out

In some regions like the US and Canada, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is the highest level A-phone that you can get – but is it worth having? For its price, it’s a solid choice as Will explains in our video review. Compared to last year’s model, the 2024 phone brings a more performant chipset, a premium Gorilla Glass Victus+ pane on the front (there is glass on the back now too), plus improvements to the screen and speakers. The video goes into details on the improvements (and also some areas where the phone is still lacking). The A35 gets the second tier of Samsung software support –...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_a35_video_review_is_out-news-62149.php

One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI for S23 family, Fold5 and Flip5 arrives this week

Samsung's big AI-infused One UI 6.1 update is almost ready to make it to last year's top of the line devices. The company has already announced that all of the AI features that launched with the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra back in January will be ported to the Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Z Flip5, and Z Fold5. This update is now scheduled to roll out on March 28, which is this coming Thursday. The rollout may not start globally on the same day, but it will at least take place in several territories, as evidenced by notifications received by owners of the aforementioned...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_61_with_galaxy_ai_for_s23_family_fold5_and_flip5_arrives_this_week-news-62152.php

Samsung Galaxy A55 battery life test is ready

We just finished testing the Samsung Galaxy A55's battery life, and the results show a significant increase in over the Galaxy A54. The Galaxy A55 runs on a new Exynos 1480 chipset, which promised improved efficiency on paper, and the same 5,000 mAh battery as its predecessors. The display is now 0.2" larger too, which could also increase power consumption. Yet, we see a significant improvement in battery life over the Galaxy A54. There are notable improvements in all tests except gaming. The new Galaxy A55 achieves an Active Use Score of 13:27h, which is very good. Web browsing and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a55_battery_life_test-news-62147.php

Xiaomi 14 Ultra review

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nubia Z60 Ultra is getting a Photography Edition with more AI

The nubia Z60 Ultra cameraphone was released in the closing days of 2023 with unique 35 mm primary camera and slid all-round specs. The phone now gets a new version with new design and extra AI camera features that will go on sale starting March 28. The full name is nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition and the design of the back panel strongly reminds us of a point and shoot camera of the near past. nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition The photography theme also underlines that the phone is another installment is a series of very capable cameraphones, folling the nubia Z50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z60_ultra_is_getting_a_photography_edition_with_more_ai-news-62136.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 12

The Samsung Galaxy A55 retained its title as the most popular smartphone in our database in week 12. While its Galaxy A35 partner slipped down to fourth, the A55 is still having a comfortable advantage over the second place. And that second place, perhaps suprisingly, goes to newly announced Infinix Note 40 Pro. The company unveiled its new series this weeks and two of its members made it in our top 10. Redmi Note 13 Pro rounds up the podium, followed by the Samsung duo of Galaxy A35 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Two more newly announced phones follow with the China-exclusive OnePlus Ace 3V...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_12-news-62135.php

Xiaomi Watch S3 review

Xiaomi’s smartwatch game has steadily evolved since the first Mi Watch came on the scene in 2019. We’ve seen various Xiaomi wearables since - some with simple proprietary operating systems that's changed more name than features and some with Google’s more capable, but power-hungry WearOS. Xiaomi Watch S3 is the first smartwatch from the brand to launch with HyperOS which is the maker’s in-house operating system that powers numerous other devices including IoT appliances and the maker’s SU7 electric car. Watch S3 brings everything you’d need in a smartwatch - a bright and crisp AMOLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_watch_s3_review-news-62055.php

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 official will power Motorola Edge 50 Pro , Week 12 in review

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is official and will power the flagship killers of 2024. The 8s Gen 3 offers a selection of premium Snapdragon features without costing as much as the premier 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3 chips. The 8s Gen 3 is a 4nm chip with a Cortex-X4 prime core at 3.0GHz, four performance cores at 2.8GHz and three efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. It supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM (up to 4,200MHz) and UFS 4.0 storage. For connectivity, it does USB 3.1 Gen 2 over USB-C. Generative AI is at the forefront as new applications have gained a lot of popularity but also revealed new issues. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8s_gen_3_official_will_power_motorola_edge_50_pro__week_12_in_review-news-62123.php

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile is now available on iOS and Android

Activision launched its own version of battle royale for smartphones and naturally, it's called Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. This is a separate game from the well-known Call of Duty: Mobile. The latter provides a single and traditional multiplayer experience, while Warzone focuses on the battle royale genre. Of course, players can still join standard multiplayer servers, but only when they've played a couple of Warzone games first. Interestingly, progression on weapons, XP points and achievements are shared across all platforms, as long as you log in with your Activision account....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/call_of_duty_warzone_mobile_is_now_available_on_ios_and_android-news-62134.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 tipped to have titanium frame

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, unveiled in January, has a titanium frame, and if tipster Revegnus is to be believed, the next Samsung smartphone to have a titanium frame will be the Galaxy Z Fold6. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 launched last year has an aluminum frame, and right now, the Galaxy S24 Ultra - the most expensive in the Galaxy S lineup - is the only smartphone in Samsung's portfolio with a titanium frame. Hence, it's hardly a surprise to know that the Fold6 could come with a titanium frame since it will be more expensive and advanced than the Flip6. Samsung Galaxy Z...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold6_titanium_frame_tipped-news-62133.php

Deals: Amazon drops the prices of unlocked Samsung, Motorola and Google phones

Amazon is holding its annual Big Spring Sale and offers great discounts on unlocked phones and some tablets too. We picked out models from Samsung, Google and Motorola with a special appearance by OnePlus. Starting off with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, it is $150 off for both the 256GB and 512GB storage capacities. The price is still over $1,000, but this phone will be supported for 7 years, so you can spend the money now and not think about buying another phone until the 2030s. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $150...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_amazon_drops_the_prices_of_unlocked_samsung_motorola_and_google_phones-news-62117.php