Deals: OnePlus Nord 3 price drops to CE3 level, Realme GT 6 and vivo Y58 launch

The OnePlus Nord 3 will turn 1 year old in July, but the powerful Dimensity 9000 chipset makes it seem young. It can certainly stand its ground against other mid-rangers and the current offer drops its price almost as low as the OnePlus Nord CE3. The Nord 3 is equipped with a 6.74” 120Hz display (1,240 x 2,772px, 10-bit colors). On the back is a 50MP main camera (1/1.56”) and an 8MP ultra wide, there is no tele module (only a 2MP macro cam). The 5,000mAh battery offers solid endurance and with the included 80W charger it needs only 32 minutes to get to 100%. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_oneplus_nord_3_price_drops_to_ce3_level_realme_gt_6_and_vivo_y58_launch-news-63390.php

Pixel 9 Pro XL runs Geekebench, Reno 12 series goes global, Galaxy Watch Ultra leaks, Week 25 in review

While we’re still a long way from October, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL made an early appearance on Geekbench. The listing highlights the Tensor G4 chipset’s configuration – 1x 3.10GHz prime core, 3x 2.6GHz performance cores, and 4x 1.95GHz efficiency cores. It also comes with the Mali G715 GPU and 16GB of RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL spotted for the first time on Geekbench It will pack 16GB of RAM alongside its Tensor G4. Oppo announced the global versions of its Reno12 and Reno12 Pro. Both new phones are equipped with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_9_pro_xl_runs_geekebench_reno_12_series_goes_global_galaxy_watch_ultra_leaks_wee-news-63391.php

Final Cut Camera for iOS is now live on the App Store

Apple released its Final Cut Camera app for iOS on the App Store today offering precise manual control over video capture with ISO, shutter speed, white balance and manual focus. The free app lets users customize video resolution (720p, 1080p or 4K) and framerate (24fps, 30fps, and 60fps). Final Cut Camera app for iOS Final Cut Camera supports video recording in HEVC (H.265) and ProRes with Log color encoding with the latter limited to iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max devices. The user interface also shows your iPhone’s battery percentage and remaining storage. Users who own an iPad...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/final_cut_camera_app_ios_is_now_live_on_the_app_store-news-63389.php

Honor Play 60 Plus images and specs leak

Honor is working on a new smartphone called Play 60 Plus. This has been spotted on a China Telecom site and it was also certified by 3C. So now we know a lot of its specs, and on top of that we have some official images to look at. The Honor Play 60 Plus has a 6.77-inch 720x1610 LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, and a 6,000 mAh battery with 35W wired charging support. On the rear there's a 50 MP main camera and a 2 MP decorative sensor next to it, while selfies are taken care of by a 5 MP shooter. The handset has 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_60_plus_images_and_specs_leak-news-63385.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera improvements detailed in new leak

Yesterday we heard that only the Galaxy S25 Ultra will get some camera upgrades next year, while the vanilla S25 and the S25+ won't. Today some more details about the previously leaked improvements to the S25 Ultra's camera system have been outed on X. According to this rumor, the S25 Ultra will have a new version of Samsung's 1/2.76" ISOCELL JN1 sensor, which is slightly smaller than the one in the S24 Ultra and has 50 MP resolution. Moving on, the 3x telephoto camera will allegedly come with a new 1/3" Samsung ISOCELL sensor, which is slightly larger than the one used in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultras_camera_improvements_detailed_in_new_leak-news-63370.php

Realme V60 and V60s leak in promo materials, have specs outed by TENAA

Realme is working on a new range of smartphones it seems, based on a new leak out of China. The company is expected to introduce the V60 and V60s soon, and today a promo shot has been leaked along with specs. Intriguingly, the V60 and V60s seem to have identical specs - even their TENAA listings confirm this. Obviously then the question becomes why launch two identical models with very similar names, but we're way past asking Chinese smartphone makers such questions. Anyway, the V60 (and V60s, but we won't keep referring to both for the sake of brevity) is going to come with a 120 Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_v60_and_v60s_leak_in_promo_materials_have_specs_outed_by_tenaa_-news-63368.php

Lenovo Tab Plus launches with 11.5" screen, eight JBL speakers, integrated kickstand

Today Lenovo has unveiled the new Tab Plus, an 11.5-inch tablet that's all about entertainment. Thus, it comes with eight JBL speakers and an integrated kickstand with up to 175 degrees of "viewing flexibility", Lenovo says. It can also transform into a Bluetooth speaker if you want it to - not physically, mind you, this just means you can connect to it with your phone as if it were a Bluetooth speaker and easily play stuff on its speakers. It comes with a personalized app volume control feature, which for example can automatically crank up the volume when a specific app is open, lower the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab_plus_launches_with_115_screen_eight_jbl_speakers_integrated_kickstand-news-63369.php

vivo Y58 5G debuts with 6,000 mAh battery and 44W charging

The latest entry in vivo’s Y-series is here with the Y58 5G. It’s main claim to fame is a massive 6,000 mAh battery with 44W wired fast charging which vivo claims can last you up to two days between charges. The battery cell is also backed by a guarantee that it will retain 80% of its original capacity after 1,600 charge cycles – that’s one charge per day for 4 years. Elsewhere, vivo Y58 5G packs a 6.72-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel sports a punch hole cutout for the 8MP front-facing camera while the back houses a 50MP main cam with an f/1.8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y58_5g_announced_with_6000_mah_battery_and_44w_charging_-news-63357.php

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro to have a massive battery inside an ultra-thin device

OnePlus is about to bring the Ace 3 Pro, and several leaksters shared details about the upcoming phone, including battery capacity and memory options. According to Digital Chat Station, the company has developed bigger batteries while simultaneously making the package thinner. The solution will debut in the Ace 3 Pro and will be implemented in all future flagships, including the OnePlus 13. The new Ace will have at least three color options – plain Black, leather Green, and Ceramic White; the latter will be sold as "Collector's Edition", according to our machine...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_3_pro_to_have_a_massive_battery_inside_an_ultrathin_device-news-63355.php

Watch the Realme GT 6 unveiling here

Realme’s powerful GT series has been absent from the global market for a couple of years, but it is now staging a comeback. First, with the Realme GT 6T launch in India back in May and now with the arrival of the GT 6 globally. That is happening today with an event under the "Power meets AI" banner. You can watch it live through the stream embedded below: The Realme GT 6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-808 image sensor – Realme shared some camera samples that you can check out while you wait for the stream to start. As for AI, the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_realme_gt_6_unveiling_live-news-63353.php

Xiaomi 14 Civi goes on sale in India today

The Xiaomi 14 Civi, introduced in India last week, will go on sale in the country today at noon local time through Xiaomi's Indian website. The Xiaomi 14 Civi comes in Shadow Black, Matcha Green, and Cruise Blue colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB, priced at INR42,999 ($515/€480) and INR47,999 ($575/€535), respectively. The 14 Civi, which is a rebranded Civi 4 Pro, is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and runs Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. It's built around a 6.55" 2,750x1,236-pixel resolution 120Hz AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass Victus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14_civi_india_price_sale_date-news-63354.php

Adobe under fire from FTC over deceptive practices

FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is launching a case against Adobe due to alleged deceptive practices related to the company's subscription services. According to the FTC, Adobe violates the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act and the commission highlights a few key issues. Firstly, Adobe describes its subscription plan as monthly but charges cancellation fees when a user wants to cancel it earlier than one year. Additionally, Adobe places numerous obstacles within the cancellation process, and often, users are led to believe they've cancelled the plan when, in reality, monthly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/adobe_under_fire_from_ftc_over_deceptive_practices-news-63339.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim coming to China this Fall

Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim – that’s what IceUniverse says will be the name of the upcoming entry in the Z Fold series set to launch this October. This device was previously seen in rumors as the Z Fold6 Ultra. The new leaks also suggest Z Fold6 Slim will be heading to China as the Samsung W25. Z Fold6 Slim is not to be confused with the rumored Z Fold6 FE which will be the more affordable entry in the lineup nor with the Z Fold6 which is expected to launch next month and Samsung Unpacked. The other details we got is that Z Fold6 Slim will be lighter and thinner than the regular Z Fold6 while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold6_slim_coming_to_china_this_fall-news-63338.php

HMD Skyline runs Geekbench, confirms Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset

HMD is working on a device dubbed Skyline, which looks suspiciously like a Lumia phone. This device will allegedly be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, which is confirmed by the first Geekbench results. The motherboard is listed as “Tomcat”, which is a code name for the Skyline (we’re not sure whether Skyline is the retail name). The phone runs Android 14 with 8GB of RAM, based on info recorded by Geekbench. HMD Skyline runs Geekbench 6.3.0 Based on the previous leak, this will allegedly retail for €460 in an 8/256GB configuration (and €520 for a Business Edition). It will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_skyline_runs_geekbench_confirms_snapdragon_7s_gen_2_chipset-news-63335.php

Apple iOS 18 Neural Engine reaches impressive score on Geekbench

Apple revealed iOS 18 at the WWDC 2024 earlier this month, promising plenty of AI-infused features. The beta OS is already seeding to developers, and one of them decided to benchmark the CoreML engine, which is used for machine learning. According to user @lafaiel on X, the machine learning score improved by 25% after an update to iOS 18. The phone used was an iPhone 15 Pro Max that scored 6,249 in the Geekbench ML Score on iOS 17.5.1 and increased to 7,816 once the phone was updated to iOS 18. While the raw numbers do suggest a 25% increase, real-life improvements are not that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ios_18_neural_engine_reaches_impressive_score_on_geekbench-news-63336.php

Leaked images show the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, plus the Galaxy Ring in its charging chase

Here is another look at the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring, this time without the pixelization filter. These images were posted by Ice Universe on Weibo and show the new flagship smartwatch in two colorways and the charging case for the ring. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is shown in dark gray and in silver, both with an orange color accent on the digital crown. This is a new development – Galaxy Watches don’t have crowns, they use a rotating bezel for navigation (either a physical or a virtual bezel). Note that while we’re calling this a “crown”, it might just be another...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_images_show_the_samsung_galaxy_watch_ultra_plus_the_galaxy_ring_in_its_charging_chase-news-63320.php

vivo Y58 5G's launch date and design revealed

The vivo Y56 5G launched last February will get a successor on June 20 as vivo has announced it will introduce the vivo Y58 5G in India on Thursday. vivo is yet to detail the Y58 5G's specs sheet, but the teaser we received from the brand revealed the smartphone's design and colors. The vivo Y58 5G has a flat design and sports two cameras on the rear. It's unclear if the power button on the Y58 5G's right-side frame will double as a fingerprint scanner. However, since the Y56 5G featured a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the Y58 5G is likely to also sport one. With the launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y58_5g_launch_date_design_colors-news-63326.php

Honor 200 Lite hands-on

Honor 200 Lite was the first device to launch in the series and we got to spend some time with it recently following the global launch event in Paris. Our first impression of the device is that it lives up to its name – at just 166 grams, it’s noticeably lighter than the other two members in the 200 series. It’s also slimmer at 6.8mm and features a front-facing LED flash inside the pill-shaped cutout which also houses the 50MP selfie cam. Honor 200 Lite We had access to the Cyan Lake color which shifts its color between blue and green depending on the light and has a matte...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_200_lite_handson_-news-63325.php

Realme GT 6 price, memory options in Europe leak ahead of launch

Realme is launching the GT 6 smartphone on Thursday, June 20, and we expect to see a phone with a 50 MP main camera with OIS and Sony-LYT808 sensor. Previous reports suggested the phone would be the international version of the Realme GT Neo6, available in China, and now we get an European price to add to the list of known details. The Realme GT 6 was spotted in Romania, where it was listed by local online retailer Emag.ro. The phone will sell for RON 3,500 (12/256 GB) or RON 4,100 (16/512 GB), which is equivalent to €700 or €825. It was also seen at Realme Shop Poland, where the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt6_price_memory_options_in_europe_leak_ahead_of_launch-news-63314.php

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G official with vegan leather back and 108MP camera

Tecno's Spark 20 Pro is now official with an attractive price, solid specs and optional vegan leather back. The handset is built around a large 6.78-inch FHD LCD panel, with 120Hz refresh rate. A Dimensity 6080 chipset sits behind the wheel, which is a step up from the other two Spark 20 Pros in the lineup, which rely on the 4G-only Helio G99. As usual, Tecno is also pretty generous with memory. It has 256GB internal storage and 8GB of RAM in its only version. One of the centerpiece features is the main 108MP camera. The sensor is 1/1.67" in size and is paired with an f/1.8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_20_pro_5g_official_with_vegan_leather_back_and_108mp_main_camera-news-63289.php

vivo partners with UEFA to make V30 Pro the official smartphone of Euro 2024

The Euro 2024 tournament is underway, and fans at the stadiums in Germany and in front of the TV screens are seeing vivo ads around the field. This is part of a partnership between the brand and UEFA, which made the vivo V30 Pro the "official smartphone" of the European championship. This is another major football tournament where vivo is a key partner, following the World Cup 2018 in Russia, World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and the Euro 2020 that took place across the whole European continent. The Chinese smartphone brand also partnered with FIFA to promote its devices at the 2017 Confederations...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_partners_with_uefa_to_make_v30_pro_the_official_smartphone_of_euro_2024-news-63313.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 24

Week 24 concluded with two Samsung phones on top of our trending chart. The Galaxy A55 was first once again, followed by the the Galaxy S24 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] For the second week in a row the Redmi Note 13 Pro claims the bronze medal, while the Galaxy A15 rose to fourth. The newly announced HTC U24 Pro sits in fifth, ahead of the Redmi Note 13 in sixth and the Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max that retains its seventh position. The Infinix GT 20 Pro is in eight position, while two Xiaomi phones complete this edition of the chart. The Redmi 13C is ninth, while the...

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Deals: iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max prices drop

Did you hear? Only the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are getting the new Apple Intelligence features. These two have more RAM (8GB) and a faster NPU (35 TOPS) than any iPhone before. Will the vanilla iPhone 16 and 16 Plus get Intelligence? That’s unclear. Anyway, if you’re interested in Apple’s privacy-conscious take on AI, Amazon is selling the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max with hefty discounts compared to Apple – apple.com is asking €1,200 for the 128GB iPhone 15 Pro. Apple iPhone 15 Pro €175/€190 off ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_iphone_15_pro_and_15_pro_max_prices_drop-news-63284.php

Weekly poll: Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro go global, any takers?

The Honor 200 and 200 Pro are expanding to a global audience – pre-orders start today, open sales on July 28. The vanilla phone is priced £500 (and comes with a free JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi), while the Pro model is £700 (comes with Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 50W BT speaker). Honor 200 • Honor 200 Pro The two are quite similar, except that the Honor 200 Pro has a larger, curved 6.78” display, a more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and 66W wireless charging for the 5,200mAh battery. The cameras are slightly different too, with a larger 1/1.3” 50MP sensor in the main on the back and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_honor_200_and_honor_200_pro_go_global_any_takers-news-63264.php

Traveling to China? eSim is your best roaming option

If you’re planning a trip to China, then the “Great Firewall” and its Internet regulations are one more step you need to prepare for, especially if it’s your first time visiting. Most of the services and platforms that we use on a daily basis like Google, YouTube, and Instagram are not accessible in China by default. A VPN service is one way to bypass these regulations but that would require a stable Wi-Fi connection and even then it’s not exactly a plug-and-play solution. From our experience, most VPNs in China work for a limited time before being blocked. There is an alternative...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/visiting_china_heres_why_you_should_pick_up_a_travel_esim_plan-news-63266.php

Weekly poll results: the Redmi 13 doesn't offer enough bang for your buck

Over the years, the Xiaomi Redmi number series has built a reputation for itself as solid value for money phones, though some were better than others. Will the Redmi 13 fall in the “better” category? Well, judging by last week’s poll, the answer is “no”. Let’s have a closer look to see what went wrong. Price is definitely a major concern – at $180/€170, the Redmi 13 isn’t expensive, just expensive for what it offers. It’s a 4G phone, with one of the older Helio chipsets (well, it’s old on the inside) and a 90Hz IPS LCD. The Poco M6 Pro was brought up several times in the comments – this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_redmi_13_doesnt_offer_enough_bang_for_your_buck-news-63272.php