Google Pixel 9 leaks in all colors

It's been a crazy week for Pixel leaks, and they don't seem to be stopping. Following a previous leak today of some promo videos for the Pixel 9 family and official cases for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, now we have the 'vanilla' Pixel 9 leaking in all the colorways in which it will be offered. This follows a similar leak showcasing all hues of the Pixel 9 Pro yesterday. So, the Pixel 9 will come in Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose, and Green. Google Pixel 9 in Rose As you can see here and as you've been able to see from multiple other leaks, Google is changing the design...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_leaks_in_all_colors-news-63869.php

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 price leaks

Yesterday Google's upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2 leaked in all the colorways in which they're expected to be sold, and today it's time for pricing information to be outed. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 will allegedly cost $229, €249, and £219, respectively in the US, EU, and UK. That's a slight increase of $30 / €20 / £20 compared to the original Pixel Buds Pro which came out in 2022. The new earbuds come with a similarly shaped but apparently slightly larger case, which may hide a bigger battery. The buds themselves will hopefully have better features than their predecessors. The Pixel Buds...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_2_price_leaks-news-63868.php

Google Pixel 9 Pro cases and official promo videos leak

It's a new day, so it's time for some new Pixel leaks. Google may have been trying to prevent comprehensive leaks of its upcoming devices by holding its annual launch event two months early in August, but that clearly hasn't worked at all. Following yesterday's barrage of Pixel leaks, today we have a ton of newly leaked promo materials, leaked promo videos, and leaked official cases. So let's dive in. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL's official cases have been leaked. The former device will get silicon cases in Charcoal, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose, and Aloe. That last one is strange...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_cases_and_official_promo_materials_leak-news-63867.php

Samsung Galaxy A06 gets listed in India

Samsung's Galaxy A06 is coming soon, and it might actually arrive very soon. The device has now been listed on Samsung India's support pages, with the model number SM-A065F/DS. This obviously means India will be one of the markets where it will be available. The "DS" suffix in its model number also tells us it will have dual-SIM functionality. The Galaxy A06 has previously been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, BIS, NBTC, and the FCC. It was also spotted in the Geekbench online database a while back, and that run revealed the fact that it will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a06_gets_listed_in_india-news-63866.php

OpenAI announces SearchGPT: its new AI search engine

SearchGPT is OpenAI’s long-awaited answer to Google Search. It’s an AI search engine powered by the GPT-4 model family with real-time summarized information from the web with links to relevant sources. The service is currently in its prototype testing phase and is limited to 10,000 test users at launch. You can sign up for the SearchGPT waiting list here. The text-entry prompt looks just like the one you’d see on ChatGPT. You type a search prompt and SearchGPT provides the relevant answers below. You can then browse through the summarized information and follow the provided links...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/openai_announces_searchgpt_its_new_ai_search_engine_-news-63854.php

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak in all four colorways

It's been a very Pixel-filled 24 hours, with multiple leaks about Google's upcoming smartphones, but the Pixel Buds Pro 2 have also been part of the action - first, we saw them in renders by a case maker. Now it's time to get the full official-looking leaked image treatment. So let's take a look at the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in all the colors in which they'll be sold. The hues will be called Charcoal, Porcelain, Aloe, and Hot Pink. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Porcelain Compared to the original Pixel Buds Pro, these will have a slightly chunkier case, but with the same overall look....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_2_leak_in_all_four_colorways-news-63853.php

Google Pixel 9 Pro leaks in all colors

When it rains Pixel leaks, it pours Pixel leaks, apparently. Earlier today we had two of them - one about the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, the other about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. And we're back to the Pixel 9 Pro, as this device has now been leaked in all four of its colorways. Google Pixel 9 Pro in Obsidian So, ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes upon Google's smaller high-end device (the Pixel 9 Pro XL should have basically the exact same specs in a larger package). Like all of the other Pixel 9s, this one too will become official at Google's big hardware launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_leaks_in_all_colors-news-63852.php

OnePlus Nord 4 receives its first software update which brings AI Best Face

OnePlus launched the Nord 4 last week, and it's expected to become available in early August. Ahead of that, it's already received its first software update - this one will most likely be waiting for you when you take the phone out of the box. The update arrives as OxygenOS version 14.1.0.320(EX01), and adds the AI Best Face feature that lets you fix closed eyes in group photos. There are also improvements to system stability and performance. OnePlus says it's added Android's Ultra HDR support for its ProXDR photos, which can be shared and displayed with a higher dynamic range on an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_4_receives_its_first_software_update_which_brings_ai_best_face-news-63851.php

Apple Maps now available on the web (in beta)

Nearly twelve years after its initial launch on iOS, Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta form. Apple announced its expansion with a short press release and you can now try out Apple Maps on your Mac or PC by heading to beta.maps.apple.com from your browser. It’s currently supported on Safari, Chrome, and Edge on Mac and Windows. Apple Maps beta on Chrome The experience is identical to that on iOS and you can search for addresses, get driving and walking directions as well as information on businesses like phone numbers, working hours, and payment options. Apple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_maps_now_available_in_beta_on_the_web-news-63838.php

Tecno certifies Camon 30S Pro with Helio G99 Ultimate

Tecno introduced four Camon 30 devices at MWC 2024, with only one LTE-only version. Today, we learned the Chinese brand is getting another phone designated for 4G markets, and it will be called Camon 30S Pro. The phone appeared on Google Play Console, revealing a Mediatek MT6789 SoC, which is the Helio G99 Ultimate. We also learned that the phone will ship with 12 GB RAM and Android 14 will be out of the box. Tecno Camon 30S Pro at Google Play Console and TUV Rheinland The Camon 30S Pro will have a display with 1080p resolution and 480 dpi, but the listing does not reveal any...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_certifies_camon_30s_pro_with_helio_g99_ultimate-news-63837.php

iPhone 17 Slim specs leak claims it will only have one rear camera

For a while now, Apple has been rumored to discontinue the iPhone Plus model starting next year, and replace it with a tentatively called iPhone 17 Slim. As the name implies, this should be record-breakingly thin (at least for an iPhone), in the same way as Apple's latest iPad Pro is its thinnest tablet ever. Today some more details about the iPhone 17 Slim have been leaked by Ming-Chi Kuo, longtime industry analyst and purveyor of Apple-related rumors. He claims the iPhone Plus currently makes up only about 5% to 10% of iPhone shipments, and that's why it's getting the axe. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_slim_specs_leak_claims_it_will_only_have_one_rear_camera-news-63836.php

Oppo A3x full specs and images revealed

The Oppo A3x is launching imminently, as it has now been listed by China Telecom. This listing gives us its full specs and an image of the device, which you can see below. The A3x was previously certified by NBTC and spotted in the Geekbench database last month. It's the successor to the A2x that was released last October. The Oppo A3x has a 6.67-inch 720x1600 LCD touchscreen, a 32 MP main rear camera flanked by a 2 MP decorative camera of some sort (most likely for depth sensing), an 8 MP selfie snapper, and a 5,100 mAh battery. It will be offered in the following RAM/storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a3x_full_specs_and_images_revealed-news-63835.php

Spotify confirms $18 Deluxe plan is coming

Spotify has been rumored to introduce an even more expensive plan than its Premium one for literally years at this point. This has sometimes been referred to as "supremium", a plan which would introduce higher quality streaming. We've heard about it last year, and again this April. Now it's been officially confirmed by the company during its latest earnings call. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said the company plans on offering such a plan, which is right now still in "early days". Here's how Ek describes it: It’s probably around a $17 or $18 price point, but sort of a deluxe version of Spotify...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_confirms_18_deluxe_plan_is_coming-news-63823.php

Motorola teases "world's slimmest military grade phone"

Motorola is teasing a new smartphone that it's going to be launching in India soon. According to the brand, this will be the world's slimmest "military grade phone" - meaning the thinnest handset to have a MIL-STD-810 certification for ruggedness. It will be offered by Flipkart, and will be protected against accidental drops, shakes, extreme heat, extreme cold, and humidity. It's unclear what device this is, but some are speculating it could be the recently leaked Motorola Edge 50 Neo. This will be the successor to the Edge 40 Neo launched last September. It will allegedly be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_teases_worlds_slimmest_military_grade_phone-news-63822.php

Honor X60i leaks in all colors

Last week the upcoming Honor X60i leaked in one color, courtesy of a listing by China Telecom, which also revealed its specs. Today, prolific Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station has shared an image containing renders of the Honor X60i in all of its colorways. The phone is said to be the first in the Honor X60 series, so it will probably be joined by an X60 and X60 Pro, if not also an X60 GT - we base this assumption on the fact that the Honor X50 family has a 'vanilla' member, along with the X50 Pro and X50 GT. The Honor X60i will have a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD screen, a 50 MP main rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x60i_leaks_in_all_colors-news-63821.php

vivo X Fold3 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold3_pro-review-2729.php

nubia launches new Z60S Pro, Z60 Ultra tags along with more powerful chipset

The nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version and Z60S Pro are the latest devices to launch from the ZTE sub-brand. The Z60 Ultra is getting an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and new colors while the the Z60S Pro offers a slightly larger main camera sensor and additional AI camera features. Both devices are also powered by nubia’s new suite of AI services. nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version The big change on the Z60 Ultra Leading Version is the higher binned Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip featuring a prime Cortex-X4 CPU core clocked at 3.4GHz and boosted 1GHz GPU. Nubia claims the upgraded SoC will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_launches_z60s_pro_z60_ultra_tags_along_with_more_powerful_chipset-news-63811.php

Google is working on a TV Streamer set-top box

Google is working on a new Chromecast with Google TV device, and it looks drastically different from what we have seen so far. According to 9to5Google, it would be called TV Streamer and would have a set-top box design rather than an oval dongle. The remote would also get slightly redesigned but will keep its oval form. The Google TV Streamer looks like it will be similar in size to a Pixel Tablet Charging Speaker Dock but more slanted. It has two cables coming out of the back; likely, one is the HDMI, and the other is the power cord. It may or may not have some display or touch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_working_on_a_tv_streamer_settop_box-news-63809.php

Vivo V40 Pro chipset revealed on Geekbench

The vivo V40 Pro is expected to arrive soon, as the phone appeared on multiple certification websites from regulators all over the world. The latest confirmation of the phone comes from the Bluetooth SIG website, which listed the V2347 model number. The same device also appeared on Geekbench, revealing key details about the phone, including its chipset, RAM option and Android version. vivo V40 Pro on Geekbench The vivo V40 Pro will have a Dimensity 9200+ platform, as evident in the Geekbench CPU information. The phone will have a 1x core @ 3.35 GHz + 3x cores @ 3.0 GHz + 4x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v40_pro_chipset_revealed_on_geekbench-news-63808.php

Samsung Messages replaced with Google Messages on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the US

Samsung began phasing out its Samsung Messages app in the US with the Galaxy S22 series and instead opts to ship its new devices with Google Messages. That will be the case with the brand new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldables which are confirmed to launch without the Samsung Messages app in the US. According to a report from the Samsung Members app (via 9to5Google), Samsung’s new foldables will have Google Messages as their default SMS/RCS app and will not come pre-installed with Samsung Messages. Starting with Flip6, Fold6, and newer models, the Samsung Messages app will no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_messages_replaced_with_google_messages_on_the_galaxy_z_fold6_and_flip6_in_the_us-news-63796.php

nubia showcases Z60S Pro design and specs ahead of launch

The nubia Z60S Pro is expected to arrive tomorrow alongside the Z60 Ultra Leading Version, and today, the brand showcased the phone along with some specs. The new phone will have a 35 mm equivalent main camera and a 5,100 mAh battery. Leakster also claimed the phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and two-way satellite connectivity. The nubia Z60S Pro is the successor of the Z50S Pro, which also had the second-gen Snapdragon 8 chipset. The ZTE-owned brand decided to keep the old chipset in order to bring satellite connectivity to "affordable models", added the leakster...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_showcases_z60s_pro_design_and_specs_ahead_of_launch-news-63794.php

Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders and key specs emerge

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Redmi Pad SE 4G in India on July 29 and we’re also expecting a Pad SE 8.7 to launch alongside it. We now have renders for the more compact device alongside its key specs. Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders Xiaomi will offer the tablet with an 8.7-inch LCD of HD resolution (800 x 1,340 px). It will feature a 5MP selfie camera and an 8MP rear shooter. The tablet is expected to be equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which will be expandable via the microSD card slot. Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders The software...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_pad_se_87_renders_and_key_specs_emerge-news-63793.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 29

Sure enough, the series of announcements this week brought a lot of changes to our trending chart, including a brand new leader. The OnePlus Nord 4 stands at the top step, followed by the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy S24. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13200, 1#] Redmi Note 13 Pro reclaimed fourth, but in fifth we have another new face - the Redmi K70 Ultra (or Extreme Edition as the native Chinese name has it). That's followed by the Galaxy A15, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13. After those well familiar contestants we have another new arrival with the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro max...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_29-news-63792.php

Weekly poll: is the HMD Skyline your next phone?

The HMD Skyline has attracted a lot of attention. What is it – is it nostalgia for the Nokia N9? Or is it the repairability angle that draws people in? The phone is now available in some countries (on pre-order in others), so we have to ask – will you buy one? The design feels quite fresh – we’ve seen all the rounded rectangles that we can handle – and the comparison with the N9 is a positive one, for those who remember the MeeGo phone. However, instead of polycarbonate, this one uses a modern metal-and-glass construction. The phone is designed to be easily repaired at home by non-pros....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_hmd_skyline_your_next_phone-news-63785.php

HMD Skyline, OnePlus Nord 4, Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip debut, Week 29 in review

Xiaomi held a major event this week, unveiling a long line of devices. The highlights were the Mix Fold 4 and the Mix Flip - the latter its first flip foldable ever. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is impressively thin and light at just 226 grams, 4.59mm unfolded and 9.47 mm in its folded state. Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 comes in black, white, and blue colors. Pricing starts at CNY 8,999 ($1,237) for the 12/256GB trim and goes up to CNY 9,999 ($1,375) for the 16/512GB. The Xiaomi Mix Flip has the joint biggest cover display at 4.01-inch and the joint biggest battery at 4,780mAh. It runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_skyline_oneplus_nord_4_debut_week_29_in_review-news-63786.php

Weekly poll results: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are too pricey

Samsung’s latest foldables were met with criticism in last week’s poll – the two main points were the price and the hardware. Samsung is not seen as the leader of the foldable market, not in terms of offering cutting edge technology. Both the Galaxy Z Flip6 and the Z Fold6 feel more like iterative improvements over previous models than a new generation, according to commenters. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is too expensive with a whopping 45% of voters shaking their heads at the price tag. As for the hardware, in our review, we noted that charging is somehow even slower than the already slow...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_samsung_galaxy_z_fold6_and_z_flip6_are_too_pricey-news-63766.php

Deals: pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 or grab a Galaxy S24 Ultra or S24+

Officially, the new Samsung foldables get released on July 24 (Wednesday), though pre-orders might start shipping a few days early. This is more or less last call to get pre-order perks for the two new Galaxy Z phones. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is $1,800 for the 512GB model (due to a free storage upgrade). Samsung offers up to $1,200 trade-in credit – the Z Fold5 is valued at $1,200, the Z Fold4 at $1,000 and Z Fold3 at $900. If you’re switching from, say, an old Ultra, the S24 Ultra fetches $900, while the S23 Ultra is valued at $800. If you’re not doing trade-in, Amazon also sells...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_preorder_the_galaxy_z_fold6_and_z_flip6_or_grab_a_galaxy_s24_ultra_or_s24-news-63777.php