It's fine: all Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL phones have LTPO displays

Crisis averted – it turns out that the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL units sold in India, Malaysia and Singapore do indeed have LTPO displays, the same Super Actua panels that the rest of the world is getting. Google has updated the specs listed on the support page that caused this confusion. There’s more good news – all Pixel 9 phones support Wi-Fi 7 in all regions. This includes the vanilla Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google fixed the mistake in the specs listings and added a note that operation in the 6GHz band is available only in regions where local regulations allow it....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/its_fine_all_pixel_9_pro_and_9_pro_xl_phones_have_ltpo_displays-news-64169.php

Google Pixel 9 in for review

This is the Pixel 9 - the most affordable ticket to Google's latest AI goodies. It's also a very competent yet reasonably compact Android phone, which is not too common these days. This year's Pixels ship in a recycled paper box with a sleeve. There's a USB-C cable in the box and that's that. We also have the €40 official Pixel 9 case, which is available in six colors. It fits perfectly snug on the phone, especially around the camera bar. Upfront it isn't too intrusive. It's a soft silicone but it doesn't turn out your pocket when you take the phone off like some cheap ones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_in_for_review-news-64165.php

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is now available in Europe

Xiaomi made the Smart Band 9 official last month in China, and today it's become available in Europe. You can purchase one from the Xiaomi online store. It's priced at £34.99 in the UK and €39.99 in the Eurozone. You can have it in Arctic Blue, Glacier Silver, Midnight Black, and Mystic Rose. In the EU you can get a pair of Redmi Buds 4 Active TWS earbuds for just €1.99 until September 13, if you purchase them together with the Smart Band 9. That deal doesn't seem to be available in the UK, however. The Smart Band 9 has a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with 60 Hz refresh rate, 1,200-nit...

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Samsung SmartThings Family Care wants to help caregivers

Samsung has introduced SmartThings Family Care, aimed at caregivers. The company says about 1 in 3 adults in the US provides some form of caregiving, according to the Mayo Clinic. This means there's a need for tech-based solutions to ease the caregiving load, and that's exactly what SmartThings Family Care is for. This is a new service available for US-based owners of Samsung smartphones. It goes live tomorrow, and it's tailored to the aging population along with those who are in need of assistance with their daily activities. Family Care "harnesses SmartThings, Samsung's global...

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Beats Studio Pro get three limited edition colors thanks to Kim Kardashian

Beats is launching a limited edition run of three new colors for the Beats Studio Pro headphones. These are developed in collaboration with Kim Kardashian. The three hues are "inspired by Kardashian's signature palette", and are called Moon, Dune, and Earth. These "rich hues" coupled with the Beats Studio Pro design "create an elevated listening experience with style in mind", Beats says. They are available for $349 today in the US at Apple, Amazon, and select Apple Stores in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Thailand. You can also get them...

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Apple rumored to be working on a tabletop robot device

Apple is reportedly looking for a larger share of the smart home device and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests we may see a tabletop robot device from the brand as early as 2026. The device reportedly features an iPad-style display attached to a robotic arm that can spin 360 degrees. Apple's tabletop device would be able to control smart home devices and be used to attend video conferences while also serving as a home security monitor. It will reportedly feature integration with Siri and Apple Intelligence while running a customized version of iPadOS. Speculative render for Apple's...

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Insta360 Link 2 webcam leaks sans the gimbal, but it will be cheaper

Back in 2022, Insta360 unveiled the Link webcam. It is a camera with Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) capability and people tracking, which gave you the freedom to move around the room while the camera worked to keep you in frame. It seems that a sequel is on the way, but it is going to change the formula significantly. The original Insta360 Link Here’s a first look at the Insta360 Link 2 webcam, thanks to leaked images shared by Roland Quandt. As you can see, the motorized pan and tilt mechanism is gone (the zoom function on the original Link relied on AI upscaling rather than optical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/insta360_link_2_webcam_leaks_sans_the_gimbal_but_it_will_be_cheaper-news-64145.php

This is the upcoming Tecno Pad

Tecno has been on the rise in the last few years and it is now aiming to expand its portfolio outside of smartphones with the upcoming Tecno Pad. Images and specs for the upcoming budget Android tablet have emerged via Naija Android Arena giving us a solid glimpse of what to expect. Tecno Pad will offer a 10.1-inch inch LCD with HD+ resolution (800 x 1,280 px). The tablet will also boast a 5MP front-facing cam and dual speakers. Tecno will offer its tablet in both Wi-Fi and LTE trims and it will be equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G80 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128/256GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_upcoming_tecno_pad-news-64131.php

vivo T3 Pro stops by Geekbench with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset

A couple of days ago some shots of the upcoming vivo T3 Pro leaked, and now a prototype T3 Pro has been spotted in the Geekbench online database. It has the model number V2404, which was confirmed to belong to the T3 Pro through an IMEI database in the past. It's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM (but more memory options might be on offer once it launches). The phone ran Android 14 as you'd expect. It managed a single-core score of 1,147 and a multi-core score of 3,117 in Geekbench 6.3.0. According to previous rumors and leaks, the T3 Pro will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t3_pro_stops_by_geekbench_with_snapdragon_7_gen_3_chipset-news-64130.php

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold shows Samsung is losing the foldable development race

Google wrapped up its Pixel 9 series event and arguably the most impressive member of that is the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold - didn't expect that, did you? This is only Google's second attempt at a Pixel foldable, but it's already overtaking Samsung's seasoned Fold, which is now in its sixth generation, in a number of key characteristics. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Galaxy Z Fold6 In fact we can make a strong case that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has overall superior hardware than the Galaxy Z Fold6, showing that the Korean company is perhaps getting a bit complacent due to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hear_us_out_the_google_pixel_9_pro_fold_is_better_than_the_galaxy_z_fold6-news-64119.php

Teardown video shows Nio Phone 2's premium and not so premium components

Nio unveiled its second smartphone during the 2024 Innovation Day, which also brought a new car OS and the industry’s first 5nm smart driving chip. How does a car maker build smartphones? The same way that smartphone makers do, more or less. WekiHome has a detailed disassembly video that offers a peek inside the phone. The Nio Phone 2 upgrades the original design with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (up from Gen 2). The disassembly process starts as usual, by removing the SIM card tray. There’s a rubber ring to keep water out (the phone is rated IP68 and claims it can dive up to 2m underwater for 30...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/teardown_video_shows_nio_phone_2s_premium_and_not_so_premium_components-news-64129.php

AT&T won't sell Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Earlier today Google finally made the Pixel 9 family official, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. If the company's second ever foldable smartphone caught your attention, we have some bad news for you if AT&T is your carrier of choice. For whatever reason, AT&T has decided not to sell the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. That's despite the fact that it's offered its predecessor, the original Pixel Fold, and will also have all the other Pixel 9 devices ready for its customers. The carrier hasn't detailed the reasoning behind its rather baffling decision, unfortunately. Its stance does have the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_wont_sell_googles_pixel_9_pro_fold-news-64112.php

Here is the Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold pricing breakdown

The fresh new Google Pixel 9 lineup is now official and Google has revealed all the prices for the major markets that are getting the four devices. In the States, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold come with not outright discounts, but you do get a $100 Amazon gift card with the Pixel 9 and $200 one with the Pros. US Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 12/128GB $799 - - - 12/256GB $899 - - ...

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Google unveils compact Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL

How about that for a plot twist - the Google Pixel Pro now comes in a compact size! Today, Google took the wraps off the new Pixel 9 Pro with a 6.3-inch display, alongside the successor of its last year's flagship, which is now called Pixel 9 Pro XL with a 6.8-inch display. Those displays are both high-brightness (up to 3,000 nits) Super Actua LTPO units with a 1-120Hz refresh rate and a flat Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on top. The 6.3-inch panel on the Pixel 9 Pro has 1280x2856px resolution, while the 6.8-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL screen ups that to 1344x2992px panel. Both Pixel 9 Pros...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_unveils_compact_pixel_9_pro_and_big_pixel_9_pro_xl_-news-64103.php

LG seeks compensation for canceled Apple Watch microLED display panel order

According to a new report out of Korea, LG is seeking compensation from Apple for the Cupertino company's canceling of its order for microLED panels for the Apple Watch Ultra. The microLED Apple Watch Ultra was rumored for a couple of years before it was reported, back in March, that Apple dropped its order for microLED panels. That order was apparently made from Osram, but now it looks like LG was also involved, and the Korean company isn't letting this slide - it wants Apple to pay for the "suspension" of the Apple Watch microLED project. LG was preparing to carry out the "microLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_seeks_compensation_for_canceled_apple_watch_microled_display_panel_order-news-64092.php

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are launching on August 20

We’ve been waiting for these for a while now, but the wait is almost over – the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 will be officially unveiled on August 20 (that’s Tuesday next week). The event will be held at 13:00 UTC, which is in the morning over in the Americas, early afternoon in Europe and the evening in India, which promises a global launch. You can check out the official landing page, which is teeming with offers. For example, you can subscribe to OnePlus’ newsletter for a chance to win one of ten free pairs of buds – and if you don’t win, you at least get a £10 discount. You can also link a...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review

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Made by Google keynote ‘24: what to expect

It's a big day for Google tomorrow as its embarks on a new Pixel product launch. Google is set to unveil its Pixel 9 series alongside its latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds. The keynote is set to start at 10 AM PT/ 1PM ET/ 6PM BST/ 10:30PM IST time and as usual, we’ve prepared a summary of all the leaks and rumors from the past months to catch you up to speed. To no one’s surprise, Pixel device leaks were plenty over the last months and we have virtually all the key details about the new devices including their specs and regional pricing. Here’s what you can expect from tomorrow’s Made by...

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Realme C63 5G brings Dimensity 6300 and 120Hz LCD

The Realme C63 made its debut back in May and it is now joined by an updated C63 5G in India which brings a few upgrades including the Dimensity 6300 chipset but also some spec downgrades. Realme C63 5G in Starry Gold and Forest Green Realme C63 5G is built around a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The back houses a 32MP main cam using a 1/3.1 inch sensor and f/1.85 aperture. It is joined by an unspecified auxiliary sensor while the front houses an 8 MP selfie shooter. Realme C63 5G display, chipset and battery specs The phone is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c63_5g_brings_dimensity_6300_and_120hz_lcd-news-64078.php

Infinix Xpad is official with an 11" display and LTE version

Infinix silently launched its first tablet, called Xpad. The device has an 11" screen, a mid-range Helio chipset and an LTE version. The Infinix Xpad is powered by a Helio G99 chipset with a 2.2 GHz octa-core CPU. It is widely used by Transsion brands, with nearly two dozen devices running the most powerful LTE-only chipset on the market.T Infinix brought an XArena Game Space with three different power modes designed to allocate different loads of power to the Arm-G57 MC2 GPU for gaming purposes. The 11" LCD has 90 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. It...

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vivo V40 and V40 Pro, Infinix Note 40X launch, more Pixel 9 leaks, Week 32 in review

Welcome to your week's recap. vivo unveiled the V40 series with the vanilla and the V40 Pro. Both phones bring 5,500mAh batteries - the biggest in the V series yet. The vivo V40 inherited the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 from the vivo V30, while the vivo V40 Pro made a big leap forward and now has a Dimensity 9200+ chip, which is a lot more powerful than the Dimensity 8200 that powered the previous three vivo V Pro phones. The vivo V40 and V40 Pro are now on sale in India, adding to the first one's availability in Europe. The two will then gradually roll to other markets where vivo operates. The...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro review

Introduction and unboxing The Samsung Galaxy Buds have always been the safe choice for Android users - they're well made, they sound better than most other buds, and they're fully featured. It's safe to say that none of this has changed although the buds themselves look dramatically different in their sixth generation. This is the first time that Samsung's earbuds have a stem design and it's made them better, even if it lost a lot of character and brought them close to the Apple AirPods Pro. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro cost $250 / £220 / €250 and ship in Silver and White. Inside the box,...

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Deals: OnePlus Nord 4 is on pre-order, Nord CE 3 Lite and CE 4 Lite get price cuts

The OnePlus Nord 4 is currently on pre-order, sales will begin on August 16 (Friday next week). This phone features a metal unibody, which was once the pinnacle of high-end design and is now all but nonexistent. This mid-ranger is equipped with a flat 6.74” OLED display (1,240 x 2,772px) with 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit colors (HDR10+). The phone is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance. Its metal back blocks wireless charging, but the large 5,500mAh battery can rely on 100W wired charging (100% in 28 minutes). The camera system has a 50MP main (1/1.95”, OIS) and 8MP ultra wide (112°)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_oneplus_nord_4_is_on_preorder_nord_ce_3_lite_and_ce_4_lite_get_price_cuts-news-64064.php

Weekly poll results: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus struggles to justify its higher price

Last week we asked your opinion on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. It was already available in the UK and since then it launched in India too. Let’s have a look at how the poll went. The Plus model is £50 more for a 12/256GB unit in the UK and ₹2,000 more in India for an 8/256GB unit. And that’s the difference if you look at MSRP, the regular 2a phone has been around for a while and gets discounted often enough, which makes the price gap even larger. And so, unsurprisingly, many think that the new phone is too expensive for what it offers. Nothing switched to a different chipset to offer...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_nothing_phone_2a_plus_struggles_to_justify_its_higher_price-news-64049.php

CMF Buds Pro 2 review

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are the latest addition to the Nothing sub-brand’s expanding audio lineup. They arrive as the successor to the first generation CMF Buds Pro and feature improvements in almost every aspect. You get dual drivers, updated active noise cancelation (ANC), spatial audio support, and longer battery life. The charging case also has a new trick with the programmable Smart Dial. You can use it to control volume, media playback, and manage incoming calls. Add in LDAC support, multi-point pairing, and a sleek design with fun color options and you’ve got the to rival some of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_buds_pro_2_review-news-64065.php

Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra are $220 off

Right now the Galaxy S24 trio is $220 off, this includes the various memory options that each model has. Let’s take a closer look. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the best camera in the Samsung stable and it has native support for the S Pen, which is included in some AI features and more are to come with new versions of One UI. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $220 off Read our review 12/256GB - $1,580 at Amazon CA 12/512GB - $1,740 at Amazon CA The Samsung Galaxy...

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