EU to charge Apple under Digital Markets Act, impose a fine of up to $50 million per day

Back in March, the European Commission announced that it started an investigation relating to Apple's new fee structure for alternative app stores. Namely, the fact that Apple charges a "Core Technology Fee" for developers who want to "steer" users to offers outside of its App Store. There's also an additional 3% that goes to Apple if a developer uses its payment processor. The imposing of such fees onto developers will be found in breach of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to a new report from the Financial Times. This would be the first time a tech company would be charged...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/eu_to_charge_apple_under_digital_markets_act_impose_a_fine_of_up_to_50_million_per_day-news-63307.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 specs leak

Earlier today the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold6's specs were leaked, and now it's time for the same treatment to be applied to the Galaxy Z Flip6. The phone is said to come with a 6.7-inch 1080x2640 Dynamic AMOLED 2X folding screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 3.4-inch 720x748 Super AMOLED cover display, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset at the helm. This will be paired with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The main camera is a 50 MP unit with f/1.8 aperture, which might be the same one used in the Galaxy S24 family and the Galaxy Z Fold5. The ultrawide remains unchanged from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip6_specs_leak-news-63306.php

New leak confirms July 10 date and location for Samsung's next big event

Samsung's next Unpacked event is where the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and fully launch the Galaxy Ring. This event has long been rumored to take place in early to mid July, and back in April we got the first rumor naming an actual date: July 10. Now veteran leakster Evan Blass aka @evleaks has confirmed the July 10 date by leaking a countdown timer that should probably show up on Samsung's website soon. 10.07.24 pic.twitter.com/AWy2F3wFUq— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 14, 2024 Previous rumors also talked about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_confirms_july_10_date_for_samsungs_next_big_event-news-63305.php

vivo Y28 4G makes its debut with 6,000 mAh battery, Helio G85 SoC

Last month the vivo Y28 4G was certified by the FCC with a 6,000 mAh battery, and from that point on its official unveiling was an inevitability. Today it's finally happened. The Y28 4G got official in Singapore, joining the 5G-capable Y28, which launched in January, in the company's roster. Soon there will be an Y28s 5G too, but let's not worry about that right now. The Y28 4G is powered by MediaTek's Helio G85 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. It has a 6.68-inch 720x1608 LCD touchscreen with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit peak brightness, dual stereo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y28_4g_makes_its_debut_with_6000_mah_battery_helio_g85_soc-news-63304.php

WhatsApp video calls get 32 participants, screen sharing, speaker spotlight

Today WhatsApp has announced a bunch of enhancements for video calls. First off, you can now have up to 32 people on a video call across all of your devices. Next, WhatsApp video calls now support screen sharing with audio. Finally, with speaker spotlight, the person who's speaking is automatically highlighted and appears first on screen. All of these features are promised to roll out "over the next few weeks" to all WhatsApp users. Additionally, the service says it remains "relentlessly focused on audio and video quality, for clearer calls no matter where you are". To that end,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_video_calls_get_32_participants_screen_sharing_speaker_spotlight-news-63287.php

Samsung releases first beta of One UI 6 Watch with Galaxy AI for the Galaxy Watch6

Towards the end of last month, Samsung announced One UI 6 Watch, the next iteration of its skin atop Google's Wear OS. At that time, the company only said the update would become available "later this year" to the Galaxy Watch4 and later Samsung smartwatch models. Now, Samsung has released the first public beta build of One UI 6 Watch for the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, in both the US and Korea. The beta won't be available in any other countries, unfortunately. One UI 6 Watch is expected to be pre-loaded onto the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, which should become...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_releases_first_beta_of_one_ui_6_watch_with_galaxy_ai_for_the_galaxy_watch6-news-63286.php

Apple and OpenAI have no monetary gain from their deal

At this year's WWDC, Apple announced its partnership with OpenAI by leveraging the ChatGPT-4o model to power various iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia features. However, according to a Bloomberg report, Apple and OpenAI will not be exchanging money in the deal. OpenAI is getting a lot of exposure from Apple's devices, so the gains are arguably more valuable than money. Moreover, Apple is in talks with Anthropic and Google to implement their respective chatbots in Apple's operating systems. The end goal is to offer a wider range of AI services for users to choose from, similar to web...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_and_openai_have_no_monetary_gain_from_their_deal-news-63281.php

Samsung Wallet partners with Paytm in India to handle plane, bus, movie and event tickets

Samsung and Paytm are joining forces to offer a more streamlined experience to their customers in India. The Samsung Wallet app now offers the ability to book a flight or buy a bus ticket. You can buy movie and event tickets too. Additionally, the Paytm and Paytm Insider apps are also gaining “Add to Samsung Wallet” buttons for users of Samsung phones. This will keep the purchased tickets on hand as they can be accessed straight from the phone’s homescreen. Samsung India and Paytm will soon offer promotions with discounts reaching ₹1,150 for the first bookings through the newly launched...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wallet_partners_with_paytm_in_india_to_handle_plane_bus_movie_and_event_tickets-news-63285.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will be more expensive too

Earlier today the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6's pricing leaked showing a $100 increase across the board. And now the Galaxy Z Flip6's versions and their prices have leaked as well, and it's not good news either. Like the Fold6, the Flip6 is getting $100 more expensive than the Flip5 was last year, no matter which variant you go for. So, there will be two options up for purchase in the US. The entry-level model with 256GB of storage will be priced at $1,099.99, while the one with 512GB of storage will go for $1,219.99. Of course US pricing doesn't really tell us anything concrete...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip6_will_be_more_expensive_too-news-63268.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is already available to order in the Netherlands

Samsung's Galaxy Watch FE has been leaking like crazy in recent times, and at one point it was rumored to become official on June 24. That may still happen, but one retailer in the Netherlands simply couldn't wait, and decided to start selling the wearable today. So, you can now purchase a Watch FE from Mobiel.nl for €219.95, with delivery "as soon as possible". You can pick between three colors: black, rose gold, and silver with a light blue strap. The 40mm watch runs Wear OS. Samsung Galaxy Watch FE The Galaxy Watch FE is identical to the Galaxy Watch4 from 2021, hence it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe_is_already_available_to_order_in_the_netherlands-news-63265.php

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 to cost more than its predecessor

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 may be $100 more expensive than its predecessor, based on leaked pricing. The change will be across all storage options – from what we know so far, it will be the same 256GB, 512GB and 1TB options as last year. We’ve seen benchmarks, but they’ve only shown 12GB of RAM (that is not to say 16GB is impossible, but we have no evidence of such a configuration). Anyway, here are the prices of the upcoming Z Fold6, compared against the launch prices of the Z Fold5. US pricing Galaxy Z Fold5 Galaxy Z Fold6 12GB/256GB $1,800 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_z_fold6_is_expected_to_cost_more_than_its_predecessor-news-63260.php

Global Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro will debut on June 18

Oppo's Reno12 and Reno12 Pro got official in China last month, and now it's almost time for the global models to be unveiled as well. The grand event will take place in Ibiza, Spain, on June 18, and Oppo is inviting us to its "A.Island". Get it? Ibiza is an island, and if you add the letter A to the world Island you get... AI! So it's pretty clear to us that AI will be a huge part of the unveiling event. The company's teaser image below advertises AI Portrait and AI LinkBoost, but many more GenAI features are promised for these phones. The global Reno12 and Reno12 Pro are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_oppo_reno12_and_reno12_pro_will_debut_on_june_18-news-63259.php

Spotify ready to introduce a more expensive subscription plan

According to a source familiar with the matter and close to Reuters, Spotify plans to release a more expensive subscription plan very soon. To be fair, we've been hearing about a pricier tier for some time now, but the new report suggests Spotify is close to making it a reality. Of course, the new subscription plan will include HiFi audio streaming and will also offer more advanced tools for creating and managing playlists and entire song libraries. The plan is said to cost around $5 more on average, depending on the region. That makes about a 40% increase in price for most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_ready_to_introduce_a_more_expensive_subscription_plan-news-63243.php

You'll need to join a waitlist to use Apple Intelligence features

Apple announced its grand AI vision yesterday, called Apple Intelligence (because its initials are also "AI", how clever, get it?). And the features were promised to arrive at some point in the future, without anything less vague. Some are now expecting Apple Intelligence to debut in July with the first public beta of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. One thing's for sure - no AI is to be seen in the first developer beta, which went out today. And when the Apple Intelligence features do finally arrive, not everyone may get access to them, as it turns out. We're not talking about the fact that only the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youll_need_to_join_a_waitlist_to_use_apple_intelligence_features-news-63242.php

HTC U24 Pro leaks ahead of launch

HTC is eyeing a new phone launch tomorrow and we’re expecting the U24 Pro to make its grand debut. Ahead of the launch event, a promo image for the U24 Pro managed to leak online giving us our first real look at the device. U24 Pro will bring a curved screen with a punch hole cutout for its selfie camera and a vertically aligned triple camera system on the back. According to rumors, the camera setup will include a 50MP main shooter with OIS and a 2x telephoto lens. The front will house a 6.8-inch OLED screen with a 1,080 x 2,436 resolution and we’re also expecting a Snapdragon 7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u24_pro_leaks_ahead_of_launch-news-63238.php

Here are the Apple Vision Pro prices around the world

The Apple Vision Pro is rolling out in multiple regions around the world, with several countries getting it on June 28, while a few will have to wait until July 12. Here is the starting price for Apple’s spatial computer. Note that there are some optional costs, like €115 for Zeiss Optical Inserts and €170 for the prescription variant. Additionally, you can pick up a travel case for €220 and, if you’re worried about accidental damage, AppleCare+ for the Vision Pro is €550 for a full year. Apple Vision Pro The standard kit includes both a Solo Knit Band and a Dual Loop Band,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_apple_vision_pro_prices_around_the_world-news-63239.php

watchOS 11 expands health and activity tracking, adds Live Activities

While it didn’t get any of the Apple Intelligence features, watchOS 11 is here, expanding on its health and fitness tracking side. The new Vitals app brings key health-tracking metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep tracking at a glance and it will alert you when two or more of these metrics are outside the normal range. You will also get tips on how to improve your condition. Training Load calculates how hard you're pushing your body during workouts over a 28-day period with a summarized rating from one to ten for workouts. Activity rings can now be paused for rest days or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watchos_11_expands_health_and_activity_tracking_adds_live_activities__-news-63226.php

iOS 18 is official with Apple Intelligence, focus on customization

At its Worldwide Developers Conference today, Apple unsurprisingly unveiled iOS 18, the next iteration of its iPhone operating system, which should become available this fall for a lot of iPhones. Apple Intelligence As expected, Apple Intelligence was the key new addition, which is the company's own AI push, available for devices powered by the A17 and all M series chips. It's all about personalized AI tools that help with your daily tasks - things like prioritizing notifications. There are also writing tools, available in all apps, for rewriting (with multiple versions), proofreading,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_18_is_official_with_apple_intelligence_more_customization_than_ever-news-63224.php

iPadOS 18 brings native Calculator app, new personalization features and Apple Intelligence

It only took 14 years, but Apple finally announced a native calculator app for iPad. And if you have an Apple Pencil handy it will even do Math Notes – allowing you to write complicated equations and get real-time solutions. It even supports variables and updates results when you change inputs. All of the Math Notes features are also supported in the Notes app. Calculator app in iPadOS 18 Speaking of, Notes gets SmartScript - a neat feature that refines your handwriting with machine learning, making it more legible while still maintaining the handwritten style. Apple is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ipados_18_brings_native_calculator_app_new_personalization_features_and_apple_intelligence_-news-63223.php

Xiaomi 15 Pro to come with 1"-type main camera

Xiaomi 14 Pro was launched in October 2023 in China, but sadly remained exclusive to its domestic market and didn't join its siblings on their global tour. We are now hearing that its successor is bringing an improvement for the 50 MP triple camera setup. One source revealed that the Xiaomi 15 Pro will still have 50 MP sensors but they will be different ones in the main and telephoto shooters. The 50 MP main camera will move to a 1"-type OmniVision sensor - OV50K - a notable improvement over the OVX9000 inside the 14 Pro. The OV50K variation is not yet officially launched by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_pro_to_come_with_better_50_mp_cameras-news-63206.php

vivo X Fold3 Pro first impressions

The vivo X Fold3 Pro, launched in China in March, but was finally introduced in India and Indonesia a few days ago, making it vivo's first foldable smartphone to launch outside its home country. The vivo X Fold3 Pro comes in White and Celestial Black, but the brand will only be launching the black version in international markets. We've received one for review, and here are our first impressions of vivo's third-gen foldable. The vivo X Fold3 Pro comes in a square-shaped box similar to the X100 and X100 Pro. It includes a SIM ejector tool, the usual documents, a charging cable, and a 120W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold3_pro_first_impressions-news-63203.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 23

The Galaxy A55 topped our trending chart once again in week 23, and this time around it's another Samsung phone to rank second - the Galaxy S24 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] The podium is completed by the Redmi Note 13 Pro, while newly announced Redmi 13 ranked fourth. The Galaxy A15 claimed fifth as Redmi Note 13 is up to sixth. Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max is now up to the seventh position. The Infinix GT 20 Pro is down to eight and seemingly headed in the other direction and so is the Poco F6 in ninth. The Poco F6 Pro is out of the top 10 altogether, allowing the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_23-news-63205.php

Apple WWDC 2024 rumor roundup

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is set for June 10, and unsurprisingly, AI is going to be the theme of all of the announcements, which will include iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, and visionOS 2. According to rumors, Apple will be redefining the AI acronym to stand for "Apple Intelligence" rather than "Artificial Intelligence". As far as we know, AI tools will be coming to the iPhone, iPad and Mac, and these are likely to be powered by OpenAI and its ChatGPT models. According to industry insiders, Apple’s initial wave of AI will use prioritize on-device...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_wwdc_2024_rumor_roundup-news-63200.php

Deals: vivo X Fold3 Pro arrives in India, OnePlus 12 dresses in Glacial White, Narzo N63 on the way

This week we welcomed the launch of the Glacial White colorway for the OnePlus 12. Inside, it is the exact same phone as before, but it has a fresh exterior with a smooth and frosted texture on the rear glass panel. It costs the same as the other colorways and all of them are listed with a ₹2,000 coupon to reduce the price slightly (the coupon will stick around until June 20). OnePlus 12 12/256GB after ₹2,000 couponGlacial White Read our review ₹63,000 at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_vivo_x_fold3_pro_arrives_in_india_oneplus_12_dresses_in_glacial_white_narzo_n63_on_the_way-news-63187.php

Weekly poll results: the large battery couldn't save the Samsung Galaxy M35

Like its siblings, the Samsung Galaxy M35 failed to impress voters in last week’s poll. Most say that there are better mid-rangers out there, which are more deserving of their money. And that includes the Galaxy A35. We thought that the larger 6,000mAh battery (1,000mAh above the A35 battery capacity) might give the M-phone a leg up. However, devices like the Galaxy M51 and M62 had 7,000mAh in their tanks, so the M35 is not impressive among its older peers. Some took issue with the slow 25W charging – that’s as fast as the premium Galaxy S24, though there it only has a 4,000mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_large_battery_couldnt_save_the_samsung_galaxy_m35-news-63172.php

Our Sony Xperia 1 VI vs. Sony Xperia 1 V video is out now

A good flagship will generally stay relevant for a few years, and as the new model gets announced, the question inevitably arises – Do I spend more for the latest hotness, or is last year's model a better buy? That's exactly what our new video aims to answer. We pit the newer Xperia 1 VI against last year's Xperia 1 V to see whether there's a point in splurging a bit more for the former or not. This comparison is interesting since Sony has introduced some radical design changes to the 2024 model. Gone is the signature extra tall aspect ratio of the display and really the entire...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_sony_xperia_1_vi_vs_sony_xperia_1_v_video_is_out_now-news-63202.php

Infinix Note 40 Series Racing Edition launched in partnership with BMW Group Designworks

The Infinix Note 40 series includes five smartphones - Note 40 4G, Note 40 5G, Note 40 Pro 4G, Note 40 Pro 5G, and Note 40 Pro+. These come in different colors, and they are joined by the Racing Edition announced by Infinix, designed in partnership with BMW Group Designworks. Infinix says the Note 40 Series Racing Edition is "designed for young tech enthusiasts," and it "captures the essence of speed and legend with its unique back panel and customized UI." Infinix teamed up with BMW Group Designworks for the color, material, and finish (CMF) design of the Note 40 Series Racing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_40_series_racing_edition_features_price_sale_date-news-63198.php