iPad users in the EU can download apps from third-party app stores starting on September 16

Following the same feature on iOS, which has now been available for a few months, iPad users in the EU have something to be happy about next week. Starting on September 16 (Monday), they will be able to use third-party app stores to download apps to their iPads. This most likely means the support for third-party app stores will be baked into iPadOS 18, since it's going to be released on Monday. Additionally, iPadOS browser apps will be able to use alternative engines that are not Safari's. This was announced back in May and now it's finally on the cusp of becoming reality. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ipad_users_in_the_eu_can_download_apps_from_thirdparty_app_stores_starting_on_september_16-news-64528.php

The tri-fold Huawei Mate XT next to the Galaxy Z Fold6 really puts things into perspective

Huawei just launched the world's first tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT Ultimate. It folds in three. And yet, even with all of that folding and three panels to account for, it manages to almost match Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold6 in thickness when folded. The following picture shared on Reddit today speaks louder than a thousand words. On paper, the situation is like this: the Mate XT is 12.8 mm thick, while the Fold6 is 12.1 mm thick, so - on paper - Samsung wins this war. But - just look at the image above. 0.7 mm is almost imperceptible of a difference to the human eye. And...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_trifold_huawei_mate_xt_next_to_the_galaxy_z_fold6_really_puts_things_into_perspective-news-64527.php

Meizu teases the Lucky 08, a new $280 "flagship AI phone"

For a company that supposedly "moved on" from the smartphone business, Meizu sure is launching a lot of smartphones these days. Earlier today we told you about the new Note 21 series, which is even going international, and the company has also teased another new device, seemingly part of a new series. The Meizu Lucky 08 smartphone is advertised to arrive on September 25 as a "flagship AI phone" by the company. It will cost CNY 2,000, which right now translates into about $280 or €255 - so it can't possibly be a true flagship at that price. It does, however, look...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_teases_the_lucky_08_a_new_280_flagship_ai_phone-news-64526.php

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 in for review

Tecno unveiled its latest crop of foldabels today with the Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2. With a starting price of $1,099, Phantom V Fold2 is one of the most affordable large-screen foldables and we’ll be taking a closer look at it ahead of our detailed review. In terms of looks, V Fold2 is a big departure from last year’s Phantom V Fold – it’s both thinner (12mm folded and 6.1mm unfolded) and lighter (249 grams) than its predecessor which is immediately noticeable once you pick up the device. Phantom V Flip2 (left) and Phantom V Flip (right) V Fold2 features a much cleaner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_phantom_v_fold2_in_for_review-news-64521.php

Chrome now lets you easily get rid of those annoying site notifications

You know how, despite promising yourself years ago that you'd never ever do it again, you keep tapping on Yes when websites ask to send you notifications? If so, then you're surely aware of how annoying it is to have your notifications cluttered up by random ones from random websites. Thankfully, Google Chrome has a solution - instant unsubscribe, in the notification itself. This is launching first on Pixels but is promised to land on more Android devices "soon", and it will offer an Unsubscribe option right inside the notification. Tap that and you're done - at least with that specific...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/chrome_now_lets_you_easily_get_rid_of_those_annoying_site_notifications-news-64510.php

AirPods Pro 2 just became the best value hearing aids on the market

On Monday at its grand launch event, Apple announced a new Hearing Aid mode coming to the AirPods Pro 2 as a software update. This feature has now been authorized by the FDA, paving the way for its rollout. This will make the AirPods Pro 2 among the cheapest hearing aids on the market, dedicated or not - and they're also very good earbuds for playing music and listening to other media on top of that. Apple's Hearing Aid function will either use a hearing test that is performed on the spot using your AirPods Pro 2 and your iPhone, or an audiogram from a hearing health...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/airpods_pro_2_hearing_aid_feature_is_now_authorized_by_the_fda-news-64509.php

Plot twist - Samsung Galaxy S24 FE won't be as expensive as previously reported

A couple of days ago a report claimed the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 FE would be €100 more expensive than its predecessor in Europe. Today we have a new rumor from another source, saying that while there will be a price hike compared to the S23 FE, it won't be as huge. So, instead of €799 for the 8/128GB version, we're now down to €749. That's still €50 more than what the 8/128GB S23 FE launched at, but perhaps a smaller price increase is more palatable? The 8/256GB iteration of the S24 FE now also has a rumored price, and it's €809. The phone's four colorways are also named in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/plot_twist_samsung_galaxy_s24_fe_wont_be_as_expensive_as_previously_reported-news-64508.php

Mark your calendars, Xiaomi 14T series launch date confirmed

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch date for its 14T series smartphones. Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro are scheduled to launch globally on September 26. Xiaomi is continuing its strategic partnership with Leica. Both new phones will be co-engineered with Leica lenses and color optimizations just like last year’s Xiaomi 13T series devices. Xiaomi also confirmed “cinematic artistry and humanistic photography” hinting at new additions to the Leica color profiles. The launch page has the silhouettes of the new devices which appear to have flat frames and square camera islands that line up with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mark_your_calendars_xiaomi_14t_series_launch_date_confirmed-news-64506.php

HMD Fusion modular smartphone is now available, without all the modular bits

The HMD Fusion was unveiled earlier this month, and now it's become available to purchase from HMD itself in Europe. You'll have to pay €269.99 to get it with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, or €299.99 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone's main selling point is its modular design - it has so called Fusion outfits, basically interchangeable covers that can add features like wireless charging, more rugged protection, a ring light, that sort of thing. HMD is certainly not the first company to try its hand at the modular (or rather, in this case, more like modular-ish)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_fusion_modular_smartphone_is_now_available-news-64490.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets certified with satellite connectivity support

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra has appeared in some leaked renders yesterday, and now it's been spotted in the 3C certification database. This reveals that the phone will support a maximum of 45W wired charging, which is hardly surprising. It will also, perhaps more interestingly, support satellite connectivity in the SM-S9380 iteration that should be headed to China. It's unclear if all the various regional variations will get it too. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to measure 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm and weigh 219g. It will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, paired with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra_gets_certified_with_satellite_connectivity_support-news-64489.php

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate hands-on roundup

It wasn’t that long ago that foldables were just concept devices, but now they are relatively common. And some manufacturers are already looking at the next stage of their evolution – more folds! The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate tri-foldable was introduced yesterday and it is practically a 10” tablet that fits in your pocket. Is it too big? Well, early hands-on reports from China are in and the answer is that it’s big, but not unmanageably big. The XT is made up of three segments that can be folded out in stages. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate measures 12.8mm thick The first stage is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_ultimate_handson_roundup-news-64487.php

Oppo Find X8 leaks in more hands-on images, will have its own Dynamic Island

Oppo's Find X8 is expected to land in October, and today some leaked hands-on images purportedly show a live working prototype. As you can see, the Find X8 in question is using a huge case that's meant to cover up the fact that it's an unreleased smartphone roaming the streets of China. In the rightmost image we see Oppo's interpretation of Apple's Dynamic Island at work. The Find X8 has also been rumored to 'borrow' the Camera Control from the iPhone 16 family. The Find X8 will have a 6.5" to 6.7" flat screen with 1256x2760 resolution, according to previous rumors. It will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_leaks_in_more_handson_images_will_have_its_own_dynamic_island-news-64480.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks in first renders, its weight is revealed too

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is only expected to arrive in January, and yet it's been in the news a lot recently. Today we even get the first set of leaked renders depicting the upcoming device. Note that these are CAD-based renders, which means some details may not be accurate due to the lack of relevant information in the CAD files. In this instance, this has been specifically pointed out by prolific leakster Ice Universe. According to him, the camera ring design is unknown at this point, so what you see here is mere speculation. The placement of the cameras is accurate, we're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra_leaks_in_first_renders_its_weight_is_revealed_too-news-64479.php

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE to be more expensive than its predecessor

Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE is expected to launch either towards the end of this month, or in October. It will arrive with a downclocked version of the Exynos 2400 chip, the same charging as its predecessor, a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,900-nit peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus+ on top, a 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultrawide, an 8 MP 3x optical zoom telephoto, a 10 MP selfie camera, and a 4,565 mAh battery. Oh, and a price hike. According to a new rumor from a usually reliable source, the Galaxy S24 FE in Europe will be €100 more expensive than the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_fe_to_be_more_expensive_than_its_predecessor-news-64478.php

All iPhone 16 models have 8GB of RAM

Apple has never publicly revealed how much RAM its iPhones have, so we're left waiting for teardowns usually in order to confirm the specific amounts. This time around, we might not have to. A new report from MacRumors, in partnership with iSWUpdates, tells us that all four iPhone 16 models, which were announced yesterday, boast 8GB of RAM. That means the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have kept the same amount their predecessors had, but the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have 2GB more than the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. This probably explains why the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_iphone_16_models_have_8gb_of_ram-news-64477.php

AirPods Max get new colors and USB-C, AirPods Pro 2 have new hearing features

Today at its big event Apple has unveiled three new colors for the AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones. It's also finally given them a USB-C port. There are no further updates. The new AirPods Max are still $549, and will go on pre-order today. They will be released on September 20. The AirPods Pro 2 are getting a big update - but not in hardware. Instead, they are receiving a lot of hearing-related features. You will get hearing protection via machine learning, and this is on by default to protect you from loud noises. There's also a personalized hearing test (which you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/airpods_max_get_new_colors_and_usbc_airpods_pro_have_new_hearing_features-news-64459.php

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series will be more expensive than expected

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S10 flagship tablets soon, as the devices were spotted in leaked promo images. Today, a new report comes from Switzerland, where the prices for the S10+ and S10 Ultra options were posted. The new tablets could be about CHF 150 (about €100) more expensive than the previous series, which would be an interesting sight because they are rumored to have a Dimensity 9300+ chip. Switzerland Galaxy Tab S10+ Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 256 GB, Wi-Fi CHF 1,179 (€1,258) CHF 1,399 (€1,492) 512 GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_samsung_galaxy_tab_s10_series_more_expensive_in_europe-news-64448.php

OnePlus 13 confirmed to arrive in October

OnePlus 13 is expected to launch with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, and today, we have a clearer timeframe for its arrival. Louis Lee, President of OnePlus China, confirmed the new flagship will be introduced next month. The executive confirmed that OnePlus 13 is coming with "the latest generation of flagship chips," meaning the phone's launch will be shortly after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 launch, expected in mid- to late October. The device also reached 120 Hz while playing Genshin Impact, which is a testament to "further performance enhancements in gaming experience." A...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_confirmed_to_arrive_in_october-news-64447.php

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Pixel 8 Pro

This year Google added a new model to its flagship lineup - Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, dethroning last year's Google Pixel 8 Pro as a top-tier Pixel in the family. Despite what the name suggests, the 9 Pro XL is more of an iterative update than a revolutionary reboot. Furthermore, the Pixel 9 Pro XL's launch price is considerably higher than the going price for the 8 Pro. So, on paper, the 8 Pro seems like the more sensible choice. The devil is often in the details, though, so let's see if the 9 Pro XL deserves its price premium. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_xl_vs_pixel_8_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64427.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 36

It was a pretty intensive week with the IFA taking place, but the new announcements didn't really do much to shake up the trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A55 is once again on top, from the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This time around the podium is completed by the Redmi Note 13 Pro, instead of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. We then have the Galaxy A15 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max as the Redmi Note 13 places sixth. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13218, 1#] The Pixel 9 Pro XL has slid all the way down to seventh place, just ahead of the Galaxy A35 and the Pixel 9 Pro. The final spot goes to the Galaxy S24,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_36-news-64446.php

Weekly poll: is the Honor Magic V3 the right foldable for you?

The Honor Magic V3 is impressively tough – did you watch us freeze it into a block of ice and smash it on the ground? We’re not the only ones to try – and fail – to break the V3 either. Honor has put a lot of work into designing the hardware and durability may not even be the best thing about this phone. When folded, the Magic V3 measures 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2mm and weighs 226g. For comparison, a Galaxy S24 Ultra is 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6mm and 232g, while an iPhone 15 Pro Max is 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3mm and 221g. If durability concerns are why you won’t get a foldable, there’s not much to worry...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_honor_magic_v3_the_right_foldable_for_you-news-64417.php

Weekly poll results: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo can be a hit, especially if the price drops a bit

Motorola is onto something with the Edge 50 Neo – the results from last week’s poll show that this could be a very popular device. It’s not for everyone and people had some legitimate criticisms of it, but Moto has indeed found an unoccupied niche in the current mobile market and could reap rewards for it. The results are pretty clear – people are interested in the phone, but would like to see a detailed review before making a final decision. We’re working on it, so stay tuned. Some commenters say that the Motorola Edge 50 Neo isn’t as small as they would have liked. And indeed,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_the_motorola_edge_50_neo_can_be_a_hit_especially_if_the_price_drops_a_bit-news-64419.php

Blackview BL9000 Pro with FLIR camera hands-on review

Blackview, a Hong Kong-based company known for its rugged smartphones, but recently also expanded its lineup with the Hero 10 flip foldable. Now, we got to try its Blackview BL9000 Pro - a more traditional for the company rugged smartphone that stands out for its FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) camera, providing thermal imaging capabilities. Blackview BL9000 Pro What's impressive, particularly when you consider the prices of FLIR cameras, is that this phone is priced at just $430 and that's for an very generous 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage version. The retail package includes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackview_bl9000_pro_with_flir_camera_handson_review-news-64411.php

Deals: the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold arrive, iPad (2022) price drops

The vanilla Google Pixel 9 and the flagship Pixel 9 Pro XL launched in late August, now in early September we welcome the other two members of the family – the small Pro and Google’s second generation foldable. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs the same as last year’s model, which is to say that it is not cheap. But few of the horizontal foldables are (and none that are available in the US). Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Google) $350 store credit (ends Sep 7)(Best Buy) $350 gift card ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_pixel_9_pro_and_pixel_9_pro_fold_arrive_ipad_2022_price_drops-news-64422.php