Qualcomm wants to make it easier for phone makers to issue Android updates

Android updates are increasingly supported for longer and longer periods of time on top of the line, high-end, or upper-midrange devices across brands, but lower-midrange and especially entry-level phones have it a lot harder. Qualcomm wants to do all it can to change that, however. The issuance of updates is very dependent on the maker of the chipset in your phone, as that company has to still actively support the SoC, and for most cheaper ones, the support window ends much sooner than for more expensive ones, perhaps understandably. Even at higher price points, the cadence of updates...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_wants_to_make_it_easier_for_phone_makers_to_issue_big_android_updates-news-63504.php

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs. Edge 50 Pro

If you are eyeing a new Motorola phone, you may have stumbled upon the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, which honestly look visually quite identical. There is a bunch of differences under their respective hood, though, and we'll have a look at those in this comparison to assess whether the huge difference in price is well deserved. The Edge 50 Fusion retails for around €350, while the Pro can be found for almost double that at around €580. Sure, the Pro is expected to be the better device in every way, but maybe the Edge 50 Fusion has what it takes to get you a lot of...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_50_fusion_vs_motorola_edge_50_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-63437.php

Huawei develops new energy-efficient Taishan cores

According to a tipster on X, Huawei is working on next-generation Taishan cores that are more powerful and energy-efficient than ever before. The Taishan cores are said to be used in Huawei's upcoming CPU architecture and will serve as the power-efficient cores. The new cores allegedly have lower power consumption, while outperforming the Kirin 9000s' Cortex-A510 cores. The tipster claims Huawei's upcoming Taishan V130 architecture will aim to compete with Apple's M3 chip and be based on the 5nm manufacturing node. If true, this is a big breakthrough for the company, which was...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_working_on_powerful_and_energyefficient_taishan_cores-news-63502.php

European Commission slams Apple for not bringing Apple Intelligence features to the EU

About half of Apple's keynote at its Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month was devoted to AI features, and how the company will weave them across the upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. And if you're in the EU, none of that matters because Apple has decided not to bring the Apple Intelligence (get it? AI!) feature set to iPhones and iPads in the EU. That's because of "uncertainties" regarding the EU's Digital Markets Act which came into being in March and already forced a bunch of concessions from Apple. The European Commission's Executive Vice-President for a Europe fit for the...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/european_commission_slams_apple_for_not_bringing_apple_intelligence_features_to_the_eu-news-63503.php

Steam Deck gets game recording functionality

Steam Deck is getting Valve's new game recording feature. This feature is part of the new beta update that is rolling out to all Steam Deck and Steam users. Today we’ve launched Steam Game Recording into Beta. This is a new built-in system for creating and sharing your gameplay footage, that works on any game on Steam. Learn more here: https://t.co/H5z6Reykmx pic.twitter.com/koDAjyUeAe— Steam (@Steam) June 26, 2024 Steam Deck did not have a native game recorder function built-in till now. With the new feature, users can set a preset duration and storage limit and the device will...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/steam_deck_gets_game_recording_functionality-news-63485.php

Google Translate adds support for 110 new languages thanks to AI

Google announced the added support for 110 new languages in its Translate app. Since the app supported 113 languages prior to the update, this is certainly the biggest upgdate yet. Google used its PaLM 2 AI language model to train the software in 110 new languages. The AI proved to be particularly good at learning languages related to one another, such as Hindi, Awadhi and Marwadi, as well as French creoles like Seychellois Creole and Mauritian Creole. The new update also brings support for Cantonese, which, according to Google, has been one of the most requested languages...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_translate_adds_support_for_110_new_languages_thanks_to_ai-news-63479.php

Samsung infographic on the Galaxy Z Fold suggests a thinner and lighter Z Fold6

On the metaphorical eve of the Galaxy Z Fold6 announcement (July 10), Samsung has released an infographic, dedicated to the progress of its Fold series. It goes device by device, starting with the Galaxy Fold of 2019, and ending with the Galaxy Z Fold5. The theme of the infographic is the reduction of thickness and weight while retaining structural integrity. The theme strongly suggests a thinner and lighter Galaxy Z Fold6 is coming in two weeks. Rumors have suggested as much, and it's logical to assume that Samsung will aim for a lower weight. Per reports, the Galaxy Z Fold6...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_infographic_on_the_galaxy_z_fold_suggests_a_thinner_and_lighter_z_fold6-news-63476.php

vivo X Fold3 Pro in for review

vivo introduced the X Fold3 series in late March and the company finally brought its foldables outside China with the X Fold3 Pro's debut in India and Indonesia. We received a unit for review, and here are our first impressions before handing the device to the review team. As an international unit, the vivo X Fold3 Pro ships with Funtouch 14 based on Android 14, whereas in China it comes with Origin OS 4. Our unit is specifically for the Indian market and includes some pre-loaded apps that will not be available in other regions, such as Myntra. Our unit comes in the Plain Black...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold3_pro_in_for_review-news-63471.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 could use MediaTek chipsets too

A pretty wild rumor out of Samsung's home of Korea today claims the company is thinking about using MediaTek Dimensity chips for the Galaxy S25 family which is due to launch next year in January. Not just MediaTek chips, mind, but MediaTek Dimensity chips (presumably the Dimensity 9400) alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Samsung's own Exynos 2500. So if this pans out (and that's a huge if), then the next flagship family from the Korean brand could have three different SoCs in various markets. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra This, however, is far from a given, considering how even...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_could_use_mediatek_chipsets_too-news-63461.php

Newly leaked Galaxy Z Fold6 pricing paints a grim picture

Samsung is unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 on July 10 in Paris. Recently we've seen some rumored European pricing for the Galaxy Z Flip6, and today a new rumor brings very similar numbers: €1,330 for the model with 256GB of storage and €1,450 for the one with 512GB. Both of these are said to have 12GB of RAM. The Flip6 will thus be over €100 more expensive than its predecessor was at launch. Today's leak also brings us purported European pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold6, and it's not pretty. The foldable is said to start at a whopping €2,200 with 256GB of storage, then go up...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/newly_leaked_galaxy_z_fold6_pricing_paints_a_grim_picture-news-63457.php

Apple makes its self repair diagnostic tool available in Europe

Late last year Apple gave users in the US access to a very important tool for self repair, the Self Service Repair Diagnostics software. Now this software is expanding to 32 European countries (and it’s coming to Canada sometime soon). This software will help you diagnose and troubleshoot faulty or broken components on one product while running on a second Apple device. It will guide you through the process with on-screen prompts. When it’s done, you will know if there is anything actually broken and what parts you need to order to repair the device. Okay, you yourself might not have...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_makes_its_self_repair_diagnostic_tool_available_in_europe-news-63458.php

TCL 50 series phones go on open sale

Back in January, TCL announced its seven-member 50 series smartphones at CES without detailed specs and pricing. Nearly six months later, we finally get the detailed specs sheets and US pricing for the four of the seven devices. TCL 50 series TCL 50 XL NxtPaper5G TCL 50 XL NxtPaper5G features the company’s signature reflection-free display with a special coating that helps with eye protection. It’s a 6.78-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate and gets a 32MP front-facing camera inside its punch hole cutout 50 XL Nxtpaper is equipped with...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_50_series_phones_go_on_open_sale-news-63456.php

Moto G85 quietly unveiled in Europe

Earlier today Motorola unveiled the S50 Neo for the Chinese market, and in the meantime the same device seems to have been quietly listed by the brand across Europe as the Moto G85. Like the S50 Neo, the G85 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, which is basically just a rebranded Snapdragon 695 from 2021. Moto G85 official images The phone runs Android 14 and comes with a 6.67-inch 1080x2400 pOLED touchscreen, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of expandable storage, a 50 MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, a 32 MP selfie camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g85_quietly_unveiled_in_europe-news-63440.php

Redmi Note 13 Pro gets a new Scarlet Red colorway in India

Following the introduction of the Olive Green colorway for global markets last week, today the Redmi Note 13 Pro is getting a new hue specifically for the Indian market: Scarlet Red. It's very red, as the name implies, but interestingly the frame is black for a bit of contrast, as is the camera island at the back. This definitely makes for a striking look, and if you haven't yet purchased a Redmi Note 13 Pro because you felt the other colors were just too bland, well, this one definitely isn't. The Redmi Note 13 Pro in Scarlet Red is priced at INR 24,999 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_13_pro_gets_a_new_scarlet_red_colorway_in_india-news-63434.php

iOS 18 beta 2 is out, iPadOS 18 beta 2 brings support for alternative app stores in the EU

Apple released the first betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 earlier this month during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and today the company is pushing the second beta for both. Note that these are not public betas - they are developer-focused, and as such, can only be installed by developers. Public betas will arrive next month. iPadOS 18 beta 2 brings support for alternative app stores in the EU, along with alternative payment options in Apple's App Store, a default web browser selection screen, and the ability for browsers to use engines other than Safari's. All of these...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_18_beta_2_is_out_ipados_18_beta_2_brings_support_for_alternative_app_stores_in_the_eu-news-63420.php

YouTube's Android app is getting a sleep timer

You may like to watch YouTube videos as you fall asleep, but if you do you've certainly noticed a huge glaring omission in the service's mobile apps. There is absolutely no way to make YouTube stop playing after a set time - there's no sleep timer. That's set to change soon. According to a teardown of the most recent version of the YouTube app for Android, a sleep timer is now finally in development, as evidenced by the strings in the screenshot below. As you'd expect, this will allow playback to stop after a specified period of time. If you haven't actually managed to fall asleep...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtubes_android_app_is_getting_a_sleep_timer_at_some_point_-news-63419.php

Apple charged of violating EU Commission's DMA rules

The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect back in May of 2023 targeting big tech companies including Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, Google, Bytedance, Meta, and Microsoft. The EU Commission designated Apple as a gatekeeper under several core platform services including, operating systems (iOS and iPadOS), messaging platform (iMessage), and intermediation (App Store). The EU has now charged Apple with violating the DMA due to its anti-steering policies towards app developers. AltStore PAL third-party iOS app store As per the EU Commission’s press release, “Apple does not fully...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_charged_of_violating_eu_commissions_dma_rules-news-63416.php

July 10 date for Samsung's next Unpacked event confirmed by Dutch retailer

Samsung's next Unpacked launch event will be a big one. During it, the company is widely expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds 3, and also finally fully launch the Galaxy Ring. A probable slip-up from a retailer in the Netherlands has today confirmed that the next Unpacked event is taking place on July 10, just as previously rumored a bunch of times. The retailer in question, Mobiel.nl, put up a teaser image on its website revealing the date - see for yourself below. Unsurprisingly, the event will be live streamed on...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/july_10_date_for_samsungs_next_unpacked_event_confirmed_by_dutch_retailer-news-63418.php

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro key specs confirmed ahead of launch

OnePlus is gearing up to announce its Ace 3 Pro on June 27 and we now get more spec details straight from OnePlus. As previously speculated, OnePlus Ace 3 Pro will be equipped with Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Moreover, the device will be configurable with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage. OnePlus also shared the three official colors for the device - Titanium Sky, Green Field, and Porcelain White. OnePlus is also bringing an updated passive cooling system with a 9126mm² VC heat dissipation area which claims 36% improved cooling compared to the outgoing OnePlus Ace...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_3_pro_key_specs_confirmed_ahead_of_launch-news-63404.php

New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 price leak suggests increase in Europe

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip6 on July 10, and we recently learned that the phone could be $100 more expensive in the US, compared with last year's foldable. Today, a report came from Europe, suggesting a similar price increase in the Old Continent, where the Z Flip6 will be about €150 more expensive. The information acquired by Saminsider suggested Samsung will offer the Galaxy Z Flip6 for €1,340 for the 256 GB model and €1,467 for the 512 GB model. For comparison, the Flip5 was either €1,200 or €1,320 last year. We do expect the foldable to finally arrive with...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_galaxy_z_flip6_price_leak_suggests_increase_in_europe-news-63403.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 25

Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy S24 Ultra stayed on top of our trending chart in week 25 and once again it was the Redmi Note 13 Pro joining them on the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] Changes begin with fourth place, where we have the newly announced Realme GT 6, which pushes the Galaxy A15 down to fifth. Redmi Note 13 in sixth and the Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max in seventh are exactly where we left them last week. The Infinix GT 20 Pro retains its eight position and the Redmi 13C in ninth hasn't moved either. However this time the final spot goes to the Galaxy A35, instead...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_25-news-63401.php

Realme C61 4G leaks with renders, specs and price

Not to be outdone by Xiaomi, Redmi apparently has its own C61 in the works. The phone was first spotted on the Google Play Console with the RMX3939 model number a few days ago. Now it has basically leaked in full, including a render, specs and pricing. As per the render, the Realme C61 has this iPhone 15 thing going on for the rear camera island. It will be available in either Marble Black or Safari Green in India, while international markets will be getting a choice between Dark Green and Dark Black, which could very well be the same colors with different names. Realme C61...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c61_4g_leaks_with_renders_specs_and_price-news-63396.php

Acefast Acefit Neo in for review

Acefast is a brand popular for its semi-transparent designs and the latest gadget we are reviewing makes no exception. The Acefit Neo wireless earphones have a patented concha hook that should provide comfort and stability. The packaging explains how the hook should be placed at least three times, and we can see the case with the buds sitting behind a plastic screen. The actual case has a transparent lid, through which we can see the magnets that keep the whole thing closed. The box also includes a fabric pouch with different-size hooks and a USB-C charging cable, but we should note...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/acefast_acefit_neo_in_for_review-news-63349.php

Spotify is launching a new “Basic” plan in the US

Spotify recently put its latest price hike into effect in the US, bringing individual plans from $10.99 up to $11.99. Dual Plans went up to $16.99 ($2 increase), and family plans now cost $19.99 ($3 increase). One of the ways the streaming giant justified the price increase was the introduction of audiobook support to the platform, with premium users now getting 15 hours of audiobook listening per month. Apparently, Spotify is aware that not everybody is going to care about its audiobook offering, and it is now introducing a new “Basic” plan in the US. It includes unlimited access to music...



Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_is_launching_a_new_basic_plan_in_the_us-news-63393.php

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