Google confirms it halted the Wear OS 5 update for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2

Google started sending out the update to Wear OS 5 for the original Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch 2 back in September. However, shortly after the rollout started, a lot of people reported a very nasty issue with these older watches - following the update, the watch would be stuck on a blank screen. Google listened to all of the reports and halted the update's rollout on September 26, but it only confirmed this today in an announcement on its support pages for the Pixel Watch line. The company says it plans to resume the Wear OS 5 rollout for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_confirms_it_halted_the_wear_os_5_update_for_the_pixel_watch_and_pixel_watch_2-news-64899.php

iQOO 13 launch date revealed

The iQOO 13 will be launching in India on December 5, a new rumor claims. It's unclear if this will count as its international launch, and also if it will be unveiled in China ahead of that date. The iQOO 13 will sport BOE's Q10 display, the Chinese panel maker's latest and greatest, with 2K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, as well as higher brightness, a longer lifespan, lower color deviation, and lower power consumption than competing options. There will also be an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. iQOO 12 The phone will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_13_launch_date_revealed-news-64898.php

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro in for review

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is arguably the most interesting wearable by the Chinese maker this year and we finally get to put it through its paces. It's quite large and sits imposingly on the wrist – the 46 mm Titanium Body of the Classic Edition is matched with Titanium strap with a butterfly clasp. The Watch GT series is Huawei's middle ground of wearables — it is designed to match the Watch number series in looks but with a lower price tag and better battery life at the expense of cellular connectivity. It is built around a 1.43" AMOLED display that has been a staple since the GT 3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_5_pro_in_for_review-news-64889.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE to get Dimensity chip, rest of the S25 family to go with Snapdragon

Samsung's chipset choice for its upcoming Galaxy S25 family is proving to be a very popular subject in the rumors these days. We've recently heard that Exynos 2500 yields are low enough that Samsung would go with all-Snapdragon SoCs for the Galaxy S25 family, but then we've also heard that the just-unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 9400 was in the cards too. Today a new rumor claims that only the Galaxy S25 FE will use the Dimensity chip, although there have been negotiations between Samsung and MediaTek regarding the entire S25 family. And yet, the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra are yet again all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fe_to_get_dimensity_chip_rest_of_the_s25_family_to_go_with_snapdragon-news-64897.php

WhatsApp chat-specific themes are now rolling out

WhatsApp has been working on chat-specific theme support for a few months now, and the good news is that the feature has finally started rolling out. The bad news is it's only accessible by those who are using the Android beta of WhatsApp. So, while most of us won't get this right away, at least we can take a look and see what we can expect to roll out to every WhatsApp user in a few months or so. Before you say "WhatsApp already has chat themes", yes it does, but the new feature lets you select different ones for different chats. So you're no longer confined to a one-size fits all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_chatspecific_themes_are_now_rolling_out-news-64881.php

First Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 smartphone is coming next week

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset back in July, aiming it towards very affordable 5G devices. And Xiaomi confirmed it would be the first to launch a smartphone powered by this SoC. The time has now almost come for the reveal. Said first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 is going to become official on October 16 at the India Mobile Congress 2024. That gives you an idea about the fact that this handset will be sold in India. It's still unclear what the device will be, but given the chip's focus on affordability, we're betting on a Redmi of some sort - most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_snapdragon_4s_gen_2_smartphone_is_coming_next_week-news-64879.php

Redmi K80 series to bring top specs and higher prices

Redmi's flagship K line is due for a refresh in the coming weeks, and today we have some scattered tidbits of information about it from various sources. First, Redmi's Wang Teng teases the fact that the Redmi K80 series have been "greatly upgraded", not just in terms of performance, but also in another area that he hasn't yet revealed. In this mystery area, the K80 devices will be better than many devices from competing brands, which will be released first. He also hints at the K80 family's release date by saying that people who want to change their phones at the end of the year should...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k80_series_to_bring_top_specs_and_higher_prices-news-64877.php

Redmi Note 14's international launch is coming soon

The Redmi Note 14 got official in China in September, and we've been waiting for its international debut ever since. Now it turns out we might not have a lot of waiting left to do. That's because the international version of the Redmi Note 14 has just been certified for sale outside of China. Specifically, in Indonesia, where it passed through SDPPI with the model number 24094RAD4G. The "G" at the end there reveals the fact that this is indeed the global variant. This certification hasn't confirmed any specs, but there was really no need for that as the phone is already official in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_14s_international_launch_is_coming_soon-news-64876.php

OnePlus 13 screen details leak

The OnePlus 13 will be a top of the line flagship device, based on many previous rumors. Its screen will be of the highest quality, and today some new details about it have been leaked in China. The OnePlus 13 will use the BOE X2 panel. It will have "2K" resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and is of course LTPO. The OnePlus 13 will also embed an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor in the display, which should result in faster and more accurate unlocks. OnePlus 12 The display will be gently curved on all sides, as is the latest trend among Chinese smartphone makers. Additionally, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_screen_details_leak-news-64860.php

Oppo Find X8 stars in video detailing its AI features powered by the Dimensity 9400

Earlier today MediaTek officially unveiled the Dimensity 9400, its new flagship chipset. This has already proven to be quite remarkable in AI tasks, and now a new video highlights some of the AI features it will power. The video stars Oppo's upcoming Find X8, which will use the Dimensity 9400. The device is getting official on October 24 and will launch with ColorOS 15 on board, based on Android 15. This is the software that will power all of the AI features you can see demoed in the video below (in Chinese). Although it's unclear exactly which of these will make it to international...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_stars_in_video_detailing_its_ai_features_powered_by_the_dimensity_9400-news-64858.php

vivo X200 Pro and Pro Mini top AI-Benchmark chart thanks to Dimensity 9400

Earlier today, MediaTek announced its latest flagship chipset – the Dimensity 9400 complete with its updated Cortex-X925 CPU, Immortalis-G925 GPU and eight-generation NPU 890. The vivo X200 Pro and X200 Pro Mini are expected to be the first devices to launch with the new chip and they already appeared in the AI-Benchmark test propelling them atop the performance ranking charts. X200 Pro scored an impressive 10,132 points score which places it at the number one spot while X200 Pro Mini comes in second with 10,095 points. Both phones offer a substantial leap over the vivo X100 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_pro_and_pro_mini_top_aibenchmark_chart_thanks_to_dimensity_9400_-news-64857.php

MediaTek Dimensity 9400's NPU obliterates the competition in AI Benchmark

Following many months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, earlier today MediaTek made the Dimensity 9400 official. The company's new top of the line chipset promises to be a mighty competitor to the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, and this has already been proven by its result in the AI Benchmark. The Dimensity 9400's NPU 890 comfortably leads in that benchmark, with 6,773 points. It towers above its predecessor, the NPU 790 in the Dimensity 9300, which only managed 4,911 points, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with its measly 3,633 points, and the Apple A17 Pro's Neural Engine which got 3,428...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_dimensity_9400s_npu_obliterates_the_competition_in_ai_benchmark-news-64856.php

Redmi's next tablet to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 series chip

Redmi is allegedly working on a new tablet that will be aimed at gamers. Given this fact, it will upgrade its power by using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset. The exact one isn't mentioned by the Chinese source of this leak, which makes us (and many commenters over on Weibo) believe it's going to end up being the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is not really a flagship SoC as the naming implies, but more of an upper-midrange offering. Still, that would compare well to Redmi's previous tablets, and signifies a slight move upmarket, even if not by a lot. The brand could also go with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmis_next_tablet_to_be_powered_by_a_snapdragon_8_series_chip-news-64842.php

Apple Watch Series 10 teardown reveals disappointing repairability

The Apple Watch Series 10 launched last month and now it's finally time for us to take a look at one from the inside. That's because iFixit has published its video teardown of the 46mm version, and it is quite fascinating. To get into the watch you need to take advantage of a gap that is .176 mm across, and just pry, pry, pry, and keep on prying - having previously applied heat. The teardown reveals the 327 mAh battery capacity, and also the rather gigantic size of the Taptic engine - it's like a third of the battery's size. Speaking of the battery, it's held in place by glue - just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_10_teardown_reveals_disappointing_repairability-news-64841.php

Honor X60 leaks in hands-on images, specs revealed too

Earlier today Honor announced that it will unveil a new X60 series smartphone on October 16, and this will almost certainly be the eponymous X60. It has now been leaked on Weibo in a couple of hands-on shots, which you can see below. The About phone screen in these images is very helpful, as it reveals a bunch of the device's specs. So, the Honor X60 has a 6.8-inch 1080x2412 touchscreen with 120 Hz refresh rate, a 108 MP main rear camera with f/1.75 aperture, and an 8 MP selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture. Honor X60 leaked images The Honor X60 is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x60_leaks_in_handson_images_specs_revealed_too-news-64840.php

Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 is out in beta for the Phone (2a)

Today Nothing has made the first public beta of Nothing OS 3.0 available for the Nothing Phone (2a). The new software is based on Android 15 and the finalized version is promised to be released in December. It's interesting to see the Nothing Phone (2a) getting this first, as it's neither the most high-end device Nothing has ever produced, nor the latest one to launch. And yet, it got first dibs on this beta. Nothing expects to release the beta for the Phone (2) next month, while the Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1 will have to wait until December. This means the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_os_30_based_on_android_15_is_out_in_beta_for_the_phone_2a-news-64839.php

Samsung earnings guidance reveals increased sales but unimpressive profit in Q3 2024

Samsung Electronics posted its earnings estimate for Q3 2024 and revealed profit will be 10% less than previously expected. The major reason is an unexpected delay in the AI chip business from an unnamed major customer, but the company didn't elaborate further. Samsung revealed that earnings in the mobile division improved from the preceding quarter, which is the period that saw the launch of Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 foldables. The display division also saw an increase as Apple launched its iPhones, most of which are with Samsung panels. (all units in KRW / USD) ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_earnings_guidance_reveals_increased_sales_but_unimpressive_profit_in_q3_2024-news-64828.php

iQOO 13 to have downgraded charging, new rumor reiterates

The iQOO 12 launched last November with 120W wired charging support, but its successor, which is expected to become official in the next few weeks, will unfortunately downgrade that spec to 100W. We have heard this before, but today a new rumor out of China reiterates the same number. The iQOO 13 will allegedly support 100W PPS, and it will also support PD. The cable in the box will be USB-C to USB-C, and presumably we'll also get a charger. The iQOO 12 with its 120W charger The upcoming phone is said to be under 8.1mm thick, which we take to mean between 8mm and 8.09mm (otherwise...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_13_to_have_downgraded_charging_new_rumor_reiterates-news-64827.php

Apple thinks buying an iPhone 16 Pro will turn you into a Hollywood movie maker

Apple recently published an ad that was all about the brand new Camera Control featuring in the iPhone 16 series, and today the company has uploaded a brand new ad. This one is all about slo-mo video capture. Cinematic 4K 120fps, specifically, in Dolby Vision, on the new iPhone 16 Pro. As you can see, the ad really drives the point across that the new iPhones can capture very nice looking slo-mo video, and the word "cinematic" definitely isn't misplaced. Then again, as with all such ads, keep in mind that there were teams of professionals behind the scenes, professionals with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_latest_ad_is_all_about_cinematic_slomo_on_the_iphone_16_pro-news-64826.php

vivo X200's battery to be bigger than the Oppo Find X8's and the Xiaomi 15's

vivo's X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini are getting official in a week's time, on October 14, and since we're quite close to the event we're seeing more and more leaks and teasers popping up about them daily. Following teasers about the cameras, and a live video of the smallest X200, now we're talking about the 'vanilla' X200 and its battery capacity. This has long been rumored to stand at 5,700 mAh, but according to a different source on Weibo it will actually be 5,800 mAh. vivo X200 leaked renders The phone is said to sport a 6.6-inch display as well as support for 90W wired...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200s_battery_to_be_bigger_than_the_oppo_find_x8s_and_the_xiaomi_15s-news-64825.php

Red Magic Titan 16 Pro review

The Red Magic Titan 16 Pro is the gaming brand's first laptop, but it's a real beast. From its sturdy aluminum unibody chassis to the RGB-lit logo and keyboard, this gaming machine is made for those who need maximum performance. Coupled with a spacious 16-inch display and armed with a 14th-generation Intel Core i9-HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 laptop graphics with 8 GB VRAM, this powerhouse will handle all of the modern AAA games you throw at it as well as just about any demanding productivity task like 4K video editing or 3D rendering. All that power comes with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_titan_16_pro_review-news-64781.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 39

Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE went on sale this week and immediately topped our trending chart, dethroning the Redmi Note 14 Pro+, which had to settle for the silver medal this time around shooting straight to the top of our trending chart. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13262, 1#] Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max lost its second position in two weeks to place third as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra climbed back into fourth. Xiaomi's 14T Pro was also on the rise, ending up fifth most popular, while the Galaxy A55 retained its sixth position from last week. In seventh we find the Redmi Note 14, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_39-news-64814.php

Sony MDR-M1 Studio Headphones review

The MDR-M1 are yet another pair of studio headphones from Sony. Some of you might remember the MDR-MV1 Studio headphones that we reviewed almost exactly a year ago. Well, this pair doesn't have anything to do with those. Instead, the M1 is the successor to the incredibly popular MDR-7506. The 7506, and its various variants, have been around for over three decades at this point, and have become a cult classic. You probably don't even need to know much about headphones to be able to recognize them, as you must have seen them at least once in your lifetime perched atop the head or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_mdrm1_studio_headphones_review-news-64813.php

Is the Galaxy S26 getting canceled? Pixel 9a leaks: Week 40 in review

Samsung has seemingly finalized its Galaxy S25 lineup for January of 2025 - expect the usual Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. But come 2026, the phone maker may drop the smaller Galaxy S26. It won't be a precedent - the company just dropped the vanilla model in this year's Galaxy Tab S10 series, only releasing the Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra. OnePlus and Oppo devices are once again banned from selling in Germany, but this time it wasn't Nokia's fault. This time it's a patent dispute with InterDigital over key patents for 5G and other mobile technologies. OnePlus' online store...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/is_the_galaxy_s26_getting_canceled_pixel_9a_leaks_week_40_in_review-news-64798.php

Weekly poll results: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE needs a price cut

The results are in from last week’s poll and they are not encouraging – most voters believe that the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is overpriced. How come? Well, part of the problem is that the phone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage as standard. While you can’t have more RAM, you could get 256GB storage. But since 128GB is pretty tight these days, people are looking at the 256GB price tag, not the 128GB one. That makes the FE feel expensive, especially when compared to mid-rangers from other brands, which start at 8/256GB or even 12/256GB. It’s not just other brands too, with a bit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_samsung_galaxy_s24_fe_needs_a_price_cut-news-64776.php

Honor Magic V3 and V2 approximate Indian launch date and pricing revealed

The Honor Magic V3 foldable has been out and about for some time now, in China at least, but during this year's IFA in Berlin, the company promised to bring the device to the global market as well. And India is getting the V3 very soon. In an interview with Times Network, the HTech CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the Honor Magic V3 would debut by the end of this year in India, and its predecessor, the Magic V2, will tag along. He also said that the Magic V2 will go for less than INR 100,000, while the V3 will cost more than that. Currently, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is the cheapest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v3_and_v2_approximate_indian_launch_date_and_pricing_revealed-news-64811.php

Google is making it easier to protect your data if your phone gets stolen

Google is reportedly pushing a feature update to some Android phones, adding anti-theft functionalities such as Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock. The latter isn't exactly new, and many Android users already have it. However, the Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock are brand new functionalities announced back in May and increase data security. Anti-theft features The Theft Detection Lock is the fanciest of them all. It leverages AI and the device's sensors to detect common motions associated with theft. For instance, if someone pulls the phone out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_making_it_easier_to_protect_your_data_if_your_phone_gets_stolen-news-64812.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ hands-on review

Samsung released just two flagship tablets this year - the nearly 15-inch Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and this 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S10+. You no longer get an 11-inch option, which few people purchased anyway. The Galaxy Tab S10+ is much smaller and more portable than the Tab S10 Ultra. It's also cheaper, naturally, but doesn't compromise on display quality or processing power. You get the same 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with an anti-reflective coating upfront. Inside is the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ with four Cortex-X4 prime cores (one at 3.4GHz and three at 2.85GHz). Expect an 18%...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s10_handson-news-64794.php