Google Pixel Watch 3 pricing leaks

Google's Pixel Watch 3 is becoming official on August 13, and for the first time in the series it will come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. Today the pricing for all versions has been leaked. The 41mm Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Pixel Watch 3 will be $349, while the 45mm option will go for $399. If you want LTE connectivity as well, you'll need to pay $449 for the 41mm model and $499 for the 45mm variant. The Pixel Watch 2 launched in 41mm only at the same $349 price for the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi version, but the LTE model was $399, $50 less than the Pixel Watch 3 will be. The smaller Pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3_pricing_leaks-news-63973.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in for review

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra arrived in the office in no less than three separate boxes! The watch has its own box, the "S/M/L" band has its own box, and they're in a bigger box. You get a USB-C to wireless charging puck with the watch as well. The big story with the Galaxy Watch Ultra is how much it looks like Apple's own Watch Ultra 2, but if you look past the similar buttons and the orange accents and strap color, it's a very different device. For starters, it has a square case with a circular bezel and screen inside, whereas the Apple Watch Ultra is more of a rectangle,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_ultra_in_for_review-news-63971.php

Motorola Edge 50 Neo emerges in official-looking renders

Motorola’s Edge 50 Neo is expected to launch soon and Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared detailed renders of the device giving us our best look at its four official colors – Grisaille (black), Nautical Blue, Poinciana (red) and Latte (beige). We can see Edge 50 Neo will offer three cameras on its back which are positioned in the same way as the recently launched Moto Edge 50. Motorola Edge 50 Neo colors The markings on the camera island show the same 13-73mm focal range and OIS presumably for the main cam. If these details are any indication, then the Edge 50 Neo should...

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Samsung Galaxy F14 4G gets official with Snapdragon 680

Samsung's Galaxy F14 4G surfaced back in January when the company uploaded its user manual to its Indian website, and now it's finally become official for the Indian market. The F14 4G is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. It has a 6.7-inch 1080x2400 LCD screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a 50 MP rear camera flanked by a 2 MP macro camera and 2 MP depth sensor, a 13 MP front camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a single downward-firing speaker, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f14_4g_gets_official_with_snapdragon_680-news-63974.php

Infinix Xpad leak brings us specs and official-looking images

We first heard about the Infinix Xpad last month, when the brand was revealed to be working on it - its first tablet, no less. And today we have an Xpad mega leak, which comes with official-looking renders of the device along with a list of its specs. The Infinix Xpad is said to be offered in these three colors: blue, gray, and gold. It allegedly has an 11-inch 1080x2400 LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate, and the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate chipset at the helm. Infinix Xpad leaked images This will be paired with a measly 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of expandable storage. The...

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Leaked Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold promo video shows it opening fully flat

By now, you know how it goes - another day, another Google Pixel 9 leak. This time we're dealing with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google's second ever foldable smartphone. A German language promo video for it has now been leaked, and it gives us a few more details. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will have a larger folding screen than its predecessor, and this can be used for easier multitasking. Google's Magic Editor also makes an appearance in the video, allowing you to change the background of your pictures. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be thinner and lighter than the original...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_fold_promo_video_leaks_shows_it_opens_up_fully_flat-news-63953.php

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs Geekbench packing the Dimensity 6300 SoC

Samsung's Galaxy A15 5G launched back in December, and the Korean company is already testing its successor, the Galaxy A16 5G, which was just spotted in the Geekbench online results database today with the model number SM-A166P. The Galaxy A16 5G is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 SoC (vs. the Dimensity 6100+ in the A15 5G), and the prototype tested had 6GB of RAM, though other memory options might be available too. The phone unsurprisingly ran Android 14, and those are all the details revealed through this benchmark run. Past UK certifications revealed Samsung is also working...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a16_5g_runs_geekbench_packing_the_dimensity_6300_soc-news-63946.php

Motorola Razr 50 in for review

As phone names go these days, you'd think the Motorola Razr 50 is a big step down from the Razr 50 Ultra. It surely has to be at least a Pro to have anything close to the Ultra. But you'd be wrong. We'll elaborate right after this unboxing. Motorola ships the Razr 50 in a perfumed retail box, with a vegan leather case with metal strap hooks, a color-matching vegan leather strap, and a USB-C cable. You'd need to supply your own charger, though. Unboxing the Razr 50 The Razr 50 is much closer to the Razr 50 Ultra than you'd think. It runs a less powerful but equally efficient 4nm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_50_in_for_review-news-63911.php

vivo X200 dummy emerges in live shots

The vivo X100 launched back in October of last year and only began its international rollout in early 2024. We now have our first look at its alleged successor – the X200 which made its way to Chinese social media platform Weibo. The demo unit seen in the images features a few different design choices compared to its predecessor including a flat display and side frame with chamfered edges. We can also spot a prominent camera island on the back with a shiny metal ring around it which should house a trio of 50MP cameras including a Sony main sensor and a 3x periscope. vivo X200...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_dummy_emerges_in_live_shots-news-63928.php

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus in for review

This is the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and you should think of it as a more powerful (rather than larger) version of the 5-month-old Nothing Phone (2a), not as its replacement. In fact, both phones will be on sale simultaneously. So what does a Plus warrant? A new 50MP selfie camera (vs 32MP on the regular) and an upgraded chipset - the Dimensity 7350 Plus uses the same design as the Dimensity 7200 Pro, but is overclocked. It may not sound like much, but Nothing claims a 10% faster CPU, and 30% faster graphics performance, which is... well, something. This new Metallic Grey color also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_plus_in_for_review-news-63927.php

Samsung adds Private Sharing mode to Quick Share, E2E encryption for backups, synced data

Samsung’s Knox security suite has gained two new features – Private Sharing and E2E encrypted cloud backups. Here’s how they work. Private Sharing is a new option in the Quick Share menu. Just tap the “…” button in the top right corner and choose Turn on Private Sharing. This allows you to share up to 20 files at once with a total size of up to 200MB. You can allow only certain contacts to view the shared files and you will be notified when they do. You can also set a timer for automatic expiration of the shared data. Both settings (who can see the data and when it expires) can be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_adds_private_sharing_mode_to_quick_share_e2e_encryption_for_backups_synced_data-news-63929.php

Google Maps and Waze updated with better incident reporting, new destination guidance

Google has updated Maps and Waze with refined UI elements to help you find your destination more easily and to be more aware of traffic and other hazards on the road. First up, Google Maps now has a big, easy to tap reporting icon – tap it and select the relevant report. Other drivers passing through the same place can confirm that the hazard is still there with a single tap. Note that these reports are coming both from Google Maps and from Waze users (and you can see which app was used to submit the report, if you’re curious). The improved incident report UI is rolling out globally...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_and_waze_updated_with_better_incident_reporting_new_destination_guidance-news-63930.php

Google Pixel Watch 3 promo images leak, more details outed

Google's Pixel Watch 3 is becoming official at the company's big August 13 event, and it apparently just can't stop leaking. Yesterday we told you about all the various colors you will be able to get it in, and today a new leak sheds light on even more details, as these seem to be promotional images from the Google online store. The Pixel Watch 3 will come in two sizes for the first time (41mm and 45mm), and it will have an "Actua" display with up to 2,000-nit peak brightness. Unlike its predecessor, it will provide advanced running metrics, and will have 20% faster charging (for the 41mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3_promo_images_leak_more_details_outed-news-63912.php

nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version in for review

The nubia Z60 Ultra arrived in December 2023 as one of the first phones with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The next month Samsung announced its Galaxy S24 lineup with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset, which features slightly higher clock speeds. Either an exclusivity deal between Samsung and Qualcomm had ended, or the San Diego chipmaker has simply managed to produce enough units of the faster chipset as it's now also available for other makers. Obviously a reband was in order and it's now known as "Leading version" rather than "for Galaxy." nubia was quick to take advantage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z60_ultra_leading_version_in_for_review-news-63898.php

iPhone SE 4 to also use LG OLED displays

The next generation iPhone SE is expected to launch in Q1 2025 and it may feature OLED screens manufactured by LG Display reports South Korea’s The Elec. The new report mentions that China’s BOE is still expected to be the primary display supplier for the next-gen budget iPhone while LG Display will be the secondary supplier. Based on the most recent rumors, the iPhone SE 4 (tentative name) is expected to be a repurposed iPhone 14 using the same notched display and battery with the main difference being a redesigned back with a single rear camera. iPhone SE 4 CAD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_4_to_also_use_lg_oled_displays-news-63909.php

Samsung's One UI 7.0 beta to arrive next month

Samsung's first public beta for One UI 7 based on Android 15 was initially rumored to go live this week for the Galaxy S24 family. That hasn't happened yet, and according to a new rumor, it won't. Instead, it's been pushed back to the third week of August, allegedly. The reason for the delay apparently has to do with the One UI 6.1.1 update, which is still making its way to older foldables, tablets, and some high-end devices. So Samsung wants to focus on one update at a time, it seems. One UI 6 on the Galaxy S24+ One UI 7 will be a pretty big update, coming with a redesign of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_one_ui_70_beta_to_arrive_next_month-news-63905.php

Poco M6 Plus 5G and Poco Buds X1 leak

Poco has already confirmed that it's launching the M6 Plus 5G on August 1, and today a new leak shows us its back design in all its glory, with the phone set atop its retail box, which is adorned in Poco's trademark yellow hue. According to this leak, the Poco M6 Plus 5G will have a 6.8-inch LCD screen, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE chipset, a 108 MP main camera (which has already been confirmed by Poco itself), and a 5,030 mAh battery. Poco M6 Plus 5G and Poco Buds X1 leaked images We have been suspecting that the Poco M6 Plus 5G is a rebranded Redmi 13 5G, which launched earlier...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m6_plus_5g_and_poco_buds_x1_leak-news-63891.php

The Google Pixel 9 series is coming to India on August 14 with help from Flipkart

Google will unveil the next generation of Pixel phones on August 13 with a keynote at 10am PDT. However, that is quite late in the evening in India, so the local launch will be on the following day, August 14. Google Pixel 9 series coming to India on August 14 in partnership with Flipkart As with the previous generation, Google has tapped Flipkart as the exclusive retail partner for the launch of the Pixel 9 series. You can check out the landing page for the Pixel 9 series, which shows off the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. There’s also a landing page on the Google store...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_google_pixel_9_series_is_coming_to_india_on_august_14_with_help_from_flipkart-news-63889.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 prominently featured in awards ceremonies at Paris Olympics

Samsung highlighted the Galaxy Z Flip6's participation in the official medal ceremonies at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event, traditionally photographed only by accredited media from a distance, is now getting more personal, as all medal-winning athletes are taking a Victory Selfie with the foldable. Select moments of Victory Selfie at Paris 2024 All athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the French capital received a brand-new Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphone as part of their welcome package to Paris 2024. The selfies taken at the podium are updated automatically to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip6_is_now_part_of_the_medal_ceremony_at_paris_2024-news-63888.php

Xiaomi Mix Flip in for review

Xiaomi has several generations of foldable phones under its belt, but the Mix Flip is its first clamshell foldable. And this just might be the most impressive of its kind, at least of the ones that will be available in Europe (it will cost around €1,300). First things first, the retail package includes not just a USB cable, but also a 67W fast charger. Yes, the Xiaomi Mix Flip battery goes up to 67W, which is well above what Samsung’s Galaxy Z phones can do (both the Fold and Flip top out at just 25W) and it beats the Moto Razr 50 Ultra too (45W). One downside here is that wireless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_in_for_review-news-63883.php

New Oppo K12x arrives in India with military-grade body

Oppo K12x 5G was just launched in India and it has little to do with the phone of the same name in China. The new arrival borrows the design of the Oppo K12 but has a slightly different footprint. The new phone has a Mediatek chipset and a new set of cameras and is also more durable, as it passed MIL-STD-810H shock-resistance test. The Oppo K12x has a 6.67" LCD with HD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. Oppo said this is the first phone in its segment with Splash Touch technology, which allows you to operate the screen with wet hands while the panel is also wet. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_oppo_k12x_arrives_in_india_with_durable_body-news-63878.php

Bloomberg: Apple Intelligence is running late, won't arrive with new iPhones

Apple Intelligence's arrival might be delayed, reports Bloomberg News. According to people familiar with the matter, the AI features will miss the launch of the new iPhones in September and will be distributed in October via a software update. Apple has yet to push the AI to software developers, but expectations are that it will arrive this week via iOS 18.1 beta and iPadOS 18.1 beta. The service, initially introduced at WWDC back in June, will be available on all new devices powered by the A17 and M series chips. Some old devices, such as the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_intelligence_is_running_late_might_not_arrive_with_new_iphones-news-63877.php

Huawei teases nova Flip with a square cover screen

Huawei is preparing to launch a new foldable phone called nova Flip. The company posted a teaser video on its Weibo channel, where a member of the TFBoys music band showcased the clamshell from all angles in a lovely Lime green color. The new phone will have a square cover display, alongside the camera island. The screen is relatively small in current terms, but is still bigger than what the Huawei Pocket foldables had. The whole teaser is a series of clicks and clacks, which make up the Morse code for the word "Flip." We can see the nova phone will have two cameras on the back, one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_teases_nova_flip_with_a_small_cover_screen-news-63876.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 30

Following two weeks filled with new phones' announcements we finally got a chance to catch our breath and the dust settled that a bit. This enabled the Samsung Galaxy A55 to regain its throne in our trending chart for the first time in three weeks. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] There's better news still for the Korean maker as the Galaxy S24 Ultra in second and the Galaxy A15 in third make it an all-Samsung podium in week 30. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max came in fifth, splitting the Xiaomi pair of Redmi Note 13 Pro in fourth and Redmi Note 13 in sixth. Samsung Galaxy A35 took...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_30-news-63875.php

Weekly poll: nubia Z60 Ultra Leading and Z60S Pro are here for your approval

This week nubia refreshed the Z60 Ultra and introduced a sequel to the Z50S Pro. These two have unique designs that make them look like a futuristic camera and they have the hardware to back it up. Plus, they bring Snapdragon 8-series performance at a price that undercuts most flagships. The nubia Z60 Ultra Leading is mostly the same as the original Z60, except it switches over to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AC, which is often dubbed “leading edition” by Chinese makers. This model also changes out the sensor inside the 35mm main camera – the nubia Z series is old school like that,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_nubia_z60_ultra_leading_and_z60s_pro_are_here_for_your_approval-news-63848.php

Weekly poll results: the HMD Skyline could be the company's first own hit

HMD stopped using the Nokia brand for its recent Android phones, but it still reaches into the bag of old Nokia designs – and this time it pulled out a winner. The HMD Skyline is attracting a lot more attention than any other phone that it has produced since maybe the first one. And it’s mostly positive attention too, though the comment section was not without critical voices. Let’s start with the good news – people love what they see. Resurrecting Nokia N9/Lumia design and painting it in bold colors is proving to be a successful strategy (and it is not unlike what Motorola has been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_hmd_skyline_could_be_the_companys_first_own_hit-news-63842.php

Our Xiaomi Mix Flip battery life test results are out

The Xiaomi Mix Flip was introduced last week in China, and we brought a phone for a review. We just completed the battery test and we are ready to share our findings. The clamshell has one of the biggest batteries on the market, a 4,780 mAh cell. The phone also comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and two AMOLED displays that should be moderately power-hungry. With that in mind, we established an 11:58h Active Use score, which is less than the year-old Find N3 Flip and the premium Razr 50 Ultra, both of which have a more power-hungry chipset. The 21:20h of call time result is a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_xiaomi_mix_flip_battery_life_test_results_are_out-news-63856.php

Detailed Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold renders show off design and colors

Google has already confirmed that one of the devices it will be unveiling on August 13 is the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Renders of the upcoming Pixel 9 lineup have been flying left and right lately and we already got a good look at the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Now it's time to check out the Pixel 9 Pro Fold as well in both of its alleged color options: Obsidian and Porcelain. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold in Obsidian We still don't know a whole lot of details about the new foldable. Still, one source did offer some details on the new "more traditional" foldable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/detailed_google_pixel_9_pro_fold_renders_show_off_design_and_colors-news-63873.php