Apple iPhone SE 4's back cover to be the same as iPhone 16

The Apple iPhone SE 4 is said to have the same chassis as the base iPhone 14, but a new rumor coming out of China claims that won't be the case. Weibo user Fixed Focus Digital (machine translated from Chinese) claims the iPhone SE 4's back cover will be exactly the same as the vanilla iPhone 16, meaning you may not be able to tell the two phones' rear sides apart. iPhone SE 4 CAD renders It remains to be seen how Apple will arrange the rear camera on the iPhone SE 4. Leaked renders and images of the dummy iPhone SE 4 revealed the smartphone will pack a notched display and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se_4_design_iphone_16_chassis-news-63790.php

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra goes on sale in India

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, introduced in India earlier this month, is now on sale in the country. It comes in a single 12GB/512GB configuration in Midnight Blue, Spring Green, and Peach Fuzz colors. And all models are bundled with the Moto Buds+ TWS earphones worth INR9,999 ($120/€110) in the box. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is priced at INR99,999 ($1,195/€1,095), but it has a limited-time early bird pricing of INR94,999 ($1,135/€1,040), which, coupled with an instant bank discount of INR5,000 ($60/€55) through HDFC and Axis Bank credit cards, brings its...

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Deals: the HMD Skyline goes on pre-order, Realme GT 6 and GT 6T keep their prices low

HMD may have struck gold with the Skyline – the phone’s design mixes nostalgia for the Nokia N9 with a bold Neon Pink hero color and the repairability angle (while not unique) does earn some brownie points. The phone is surprisingly capable – the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is by far the most powerful chip inside an HMD phone. Admittedly, the competition is the Snapdragon 695 and some Unisocs, but we’re glad to see that HMD is finally moving to better chips. The phone’s 6.55” display is a 144Hz OLED (FHD+) and features a 50MP selfie camera on top. On the rear, a 108MP main (OIS), 50MP 2x tele and...

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Xiaomi Mix Flip and Mix Fold 4 hands-on review

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Here's our official look at the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold coming on August 13

Google announced its August 13 event in June but didn't reveal how many products it would reveal that day. Rumors and leaks claimed the internet search giant would introduce the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Well, Google just confirmed that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold exists and gave us our first look at the smartphone while confirming its August 13 launch. You can watch the teaser below. Google's Indian branch also posted a teaser on its X account, showing the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in a different color while also confirming its India debut on August 14. Out with...

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Full details of Google Pixel 9 camera setup leak

Google is expected to launch four Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13, and today, we stumbled upon a massive, detailed leak about the cameras of the devices. The information, courtesy of Android Authority, reveals the sensors and lenses behind the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 XL, and even the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The leak includes both the front-facing and the main cameras, and we can see Google is preparing a major overhaul for all devices. However, the primary sensor will remain the same as it was in the Pixel 8 series, and yes, this includes the Pixel Fold that was launched...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/full_details_of_google_pixel_9_cameras_leaks_online-news-63765.php

nubia Red Magic 9S Pro review

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Honor Magic V3 disassembled on video

At 9.2-9.3mm thick and with a weight of 226-230g (depending on the color), the Honor Magic V3 is one of the thinnest and lightest horizontal foldables on the market. All this without sacrificing battery life (it has a 5,100mAh battery) and charging (66W wired and 50W wireless). If you’re curious to see what’s inside, check out WekiHome’s disassembly video. Most things inside the phone are as slim as Honor could make it. The wireless charging coil, for example, is only 0.25mm thick (this includes the heat dissipation film on it). The internals of the device are a mix of metal and...

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Honor Magic V3 is 'coming soon' to the UK

The Honor Magic V3 unveiled last week is currently exclusive to China, but that's about to change since Honor has teased the Magic V3's UK debut. Honor has set up a promo page for the Magic V3 on its UK website, and while it hasn't revealed the foldable's launch date, the brand said the Magic V3 is "Coming soon" to the country. Honor has also announced a "Magic Insider" program that allows users to "try the Magic V3 at home for a whole month" at no cost. Additionally, there's a prize draw to win a £1,000 Honor voucher and a trip for two to Germany. You can click on the source...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v3_uk_launch-news-63758.php

Xiaomi 14 Civi in Matcha Green hands-on

The Xiaomi 14 Civi is the India-bound variant of the Civi 4 Pro and we've already had an extensive hands-on with a Shadow Black unit earlier this month. But this is the decidedly fresher Matcha Green model, featuring not only a different color but a different finish. While the black has a uniform matte finish on the back, the Matcha Green has a frosty glass-like island housing the cameras, surrounded by vegan leather. The glass portion has a pearlescent finish that lights up and shimmers under different lights. The Xiaomi 14 Civi has a 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED display sitting...

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Samsung's Live Translate now works with third-party voice calling apps

Samsung recently announced that the Live Translate feature, which is part of Galaxy AI, will soon be available for third-party apps. Well, that just happened, as it now works with third-party voice calling apps. With One UI 6.1.1, the AI-powered Live Translate feature now works with Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Google Meet, Signal, KakaoTalk, LINE, and WeChat, and we could see support for more apps in the future. With Live Translate, the voice from a supported language is translated in real-time to a preferred language supported by the feature. Samsung says the...

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Canalys: Smartphone market keeps growing for a third quarter in a row

Canalys's latest market report shows that the smartphone market reached a third consecutive year-on-year growth in Q2 2024. Shipments were 288 million between April and June, 12% more than last year. Samsung kept the lead in, but its lead over Apple in second is now just 2 percentage points. However it was Xiaomi and Transsion that actually gained the most, the analysts claim. Both OEMs actively promoted their devices in developing markets such as Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, and easing inflation is helping them push product upgrades. Honor, Oppo,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smartphone_market_keeps_growing_for_a_third_quarter_in_a_row-news-63753.php

Xiaomi Mix Flip to join Mix Fold 4 and Redmi K70 Ultra at July 19 event

Xiaomi revealed the launch date of its first flip foldable – Mix Flip. It will be this Friday, July 19, and the device will arrive alongside the already confirmed Mix Fold 4 and Redmi K70 Ultra. The company also posted some specs of the Mix Flip on its Weibo page, including the chipset, battery capacity, and some key images. Xiaomi Mix Flip The Mix Flip will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - the same chipset that powers the Xiaomi 14 flagships. The device will have cameras co-developed with Leica, and one of them will have a "large aperture," but we don't get the exact...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_launch_date_also_revealed-news-63745.php

Redmi Pad SE 4G is coming on July 29

Xiaomi's Redmi launched the Redmi Pad SE last August with only Wi-Fi connectivity. About a year later, the brand has decided to launch a 4G version, which will be unveiled on July 29 in India. Redmi said the Pad SE 4G will have an HD screen, Dolby Atmos, and up to 128GB storage. Additionally, the brand revealed that the Pad SE 4G will feature an 8MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The images posted by Redmi revealed that the Redmi Pad SE 4G will come in blue and green colors, with the rear panel sporting a circular camera island instead of the squircle-shaped module we had...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_pad_se_4g_launch_date-news-63744.php

OnePlus Pad 2 in for review

Say hello to the OnePlus Pad 2 - the global variant of what Chinese customers call the OnePlus Pad Pro. The back of the tablet comes with a matte finish that is very nice to look at and especially to touch. In Europe the slate ships with a USB-C to USB-A cable and nothing more. It supports 67W charging but you'd need to supply your own charger. Opening the box If you want to unlock the full potential of the OnePlus Pad 2 for productivity, you can buy the $150 Smart Keyboard, which adds a full set of keys and a touchpad, that is twice as big as the OnePlus Pad's keyboard....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_pad_2_in_for_review-news-63742.php

nubia Red Magic 9S Pro in for review

The nubia Red Magic 9S Pro just went global and we already have one in our midst, so let's do an unboxing. This is the nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Pro+ is staying a China exclusive, but we think the regular Pro might be the better deal anyway. Sure, you miss out on the 165W charging (which impressively goes from 0% to 100% in just 16 minutes, per nubia), but you get a mightier 6,500mAh battery - around 16% extra juice is no small feat. And the Red Magic 9S Pro still packs impressive 80W wired charging. You get the 80W brick in the box, too, along with a red USB-C to USB-C cable, and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_9s_pro_in_for_review-news-63739.php

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4's launch date announced, Redmi K70 Ultra will tag along

Last week, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, confirmed that the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip will be launched this month. Today, the brand announced that the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 will be unveiled on July 19 in China at 7 PM local time. Xiaomi didn't detail the Mix Fold 4's specs sheet but confirmed the foldable will be 9.47mm thin and weigh 226g. The smartphone will also feature a quad-camera setup with Leica optics. It will consist of two telephoto cameras, one of which will be a 5X periscope unit. Additionally, Xiaomi said the Mix Fold 4 will be IPX8-rated, have 50W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_fold_4_smart_band_9_redmi_k70_ultra_launch_date-news-63728.php

See inside the Xperia 1 VI in first teardown video

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is now on sale and some eager tech-heads made a teardown video of the phone, showing its components in detail. One of the components that's of interest is the UFS 4.0 storage chip by Micron - Sony made the jump to faster storage with the sixth-gen Xperia 1. Another interesting bit is the size difference between the Xperia 1 VI's telephoto module and its predecessor's. The new module goes from 85mm to 170mm - 45mm longer than the Xperia 1 V and its module is notably bigger to accomodate this. Another noteworthy fact concerns the battery's energy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_inside_the_xperia_1_vi_in_first_teardown_video-news-63726.php

Oppo and Ericsson sign a 5G patent cross-licensing deal

Oppo and Ericsson signed a global cooperation agreement on 5G patent cross-licensing, the companies announced today. Per the multi-year deal Oppo will pay royalties to use 5G tech in its future devices, while the partners will also cooperate on device testing and marketing activities. Feng Ying, Chief IP Officer at Oppo, said the partnership is yet another step for Oppo to establish a long-term healthy IP (intellectual property) portfolio, and the Shenzhen-based manufacturer is looking forward to resolving IP disputes through "friendly negotiation with mutual respect for the value of...

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Xiaomi Mix Flip passes by Geekbench with SD 8 Gen 3

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its first flip foldable smartphone later this year and the Mix Flip just appeared in a Geekbench listing. The upcoming flip was previously spotted in an NCC listing and Xiaomi confirmed it plans to launch the Mix Flip alongside a larger Mix Fold 4 later this month in China. Xiaomi Mix Flip appeared with the 2405CPX3DC model number and the Geekbench listing confirmed it is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The phone managed 2,087 single-core and 6,282 multi-core points. The listing also confirmed 12GB RAM and Android 14 Xiaomi Mix Flip on...

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Samsung Galaxy XCover7 hands-on review

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy XCover7 rugged smartphone earlier this year and launched it in a number of markets since, including India, where it marked the XCover lineup's debut. We used the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 for a few weeks, and here are our findings. Design The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 packs a 6.6" FullHD+ PLS LCD having 600 nits peak brightness, 60Hz refresh rate, and a V-shaped notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The display is surrounded by bezels thicker than what we see on regular smartphones, but we won't hold that against Samsung since we are talking about a rugged smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover7_hands_on_review-news-63712.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 28

The Samsung Galaxy A55 streak is at an end, but perhaps not the way everyone expected. While Samsung unveiled its latest foldables this week it was Nothing's affordable CMF Phone 1 that ended as the most popular phone in our databaseis in week 28. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13122, 1#] The silver medalist was arguably even more surprising - the OnePlus Nord 4 is only making its official debut next week, but you guys clearly can't wait. We then have the familiar trio of Galaxy A55, Galaxy S24 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro, only this time they occupy positions three through five. Samsung...

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Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Watch7, Watch7 Ultra, CMF Phone 1 official, Week 28 in review

Samsung's big July Unpacked event unleashed two phones, three smart wearables, and the new Pro earbuds. The Galaxy Z Fold6 brings a lighter body, a new aspect ratio for both screens, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, but the same battery and cameras. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is on pre-order now and will ship on July 24. The Galaxy Z Flip6 also gets the new chipset, as well as 12GB of RAM (up from 8GB on its predecessor), and a new 50MP main camera with 2x in-sensor zoom. The Z Flip6 is also on pre-order and will ship on July 24. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is a whole new form factor with a square...

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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6 and Motorola razr+ 2024, early Prime Day deals

Samsung unveiled its next generation foldables this week and they are set to become available on July 24. However, Motorola has chosen that exact same date to launch its new razrs. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is basically without competition – for now, at least. Google and OnePlus are bound to launch new horizontal foldables later this year. The Z Fold6 and the Z Flip6 are the first foldables to have particle protection. It’s just an IP48 rating, so only coarser particles are repelled (but dust can still get in). Still, with this and improvements to the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro in for review

The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are in our office and are ready to get the review treatment. The new Buds3 Pro come with a new case design and a slew of new features, some of which AI-powered. Most importantly the earbuds themselves have also been redesigned. They feature stems that Samsung insists on calling "blades" - at least the sharp angles give some reason for that. They recognize various gestures, including swiping, making the whole operation more convenient. The blades light up, too with an LED strip running down on each one. The new shell accommodates 2-way speakers with...

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Poco M6 Plus' specs, price, and images surface

The Poco M6 Plus we've been hearing about for some time now is expected to launch in India soon. There's no word from Poco about the M6 Plus yet, but a new leak reveals its specs, price, and images, leaving little to the imagination. The source claims that the Poco M6 Plus will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, boot Android 14-based HyperOS, and have two memory options - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. Poco M6 Plus The M6 Plus will pack a 6.79" 120Hz LCD and a 5,030 mAh battery with 33W charging support. It will also feature three cameras - a 13MP selfie shooter on the...

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Wear OS 5 hints at UWB and Bluetooth LE Audio support for the Pixel Watch 3

Diving deep into Wear OS 5 Developer Preview reveals a couple of neat features coming to future smartwatches. Perhaps the first one to feature them is the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 3, scheduled for an August announcement. The two most notable features in question are UWB and Bluetooth LE Audio. The UWB connectivity has been suggested in reports in the past, which would likely allow secure phone unlocking and more accurate location tracking of the phone and the watch. As long as the phone supports UWB as well, of course. The Bluetooth LE Audio part is another feature that's not...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to have a different frame design for better ergonomics

While the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 have been the center of attention for the last couple of weeks, it's perhaps time to turn our heads to the upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup as rumors will likely intensify in the coming months. One of the top tipsters of everything Samsung-related suggests that the Ultra will get a design overhaul. In fact, word on the street is that Samsung has already finalized the design of all three members of the Galaxy S25 family. The S25 Ultra is said to have an asymmetrical frame design to help with the grip. Reportedly, the frame toward the back panel is more...

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