YouTube tests new feature that replaces fullscreen gesture with scrolling videos

YouTube is currently testing a new feature on mobile that will likely have few fans among users. The company is repurposing the vertical scroll gestures in fullscreen mode to switch to next or previous video, similar to Shorts, as noticed by user Tushar Mehta on X. Currently, you can swipe up on a video in the mobile app to make it fullscreen and then swipe down on it to exit fullscreen. If you scroll up in fullscreen mode, you get a list of suggested videos. The YouTube product team is fucking the gestures in the Android app one after another. Who the fuck wants to scroll on a long...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_tests_new_feature_that_replaces_fullscreen_gesture_with_scrolling_videos-news-65291.php

First One UI 7 beta build spotted on Samsung's test servers

Yesterday, Ice Universe said that Samsung could release the One UI 7 beta next week – but only for the US and South Korea. However, people in Europe and India may not have to wait long as the first One UI 7 beta builds for the Galaxy S24 series have already been spotted on Samsung’s servers. Firmware version ZXKB was spotted for the SM-S928B, which is the model number of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra sold in Europe and India. The first internal test builds were reported in May. One UI 7 beta firmware for the Galaxy S24 Ultra One UI 7 was officially unveiled at SDC 2024. It is...

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Nothing OS 3.0 second beta arrives for Nothing Phone (2) and (2a)

It looks like Nothing is sticking to its plan and is now seeding the second beta of Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15 to the Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a). According to Nothing's update calendar, the Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus and CMF Phone 1 should start receiving the beta software sometime next month. The Nothing OS 3.0 beta 2 brings several improvements and Nothing OS-exclusive features. For instance, Shared Widgets allows Nothing owners to interact with each other through widgets, but it's still rather limited in functionality for now, and only reactions are shown to connected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_os_30_second_beta_arrives_for_nothing_phone_2_and_2a-news-65284.php

Oppo Find X8 unboxing

Oppo is making its return to Western markets, adding another option in the sea of Galaxy phones and iPhones (with the occasional Pixel). The company's comeback is spearheaded by its brand new flagship duo - the Oppo Find X8 Pro and Find X8. The pair of well-designed fully-featured flagships will certainly give established players a run for their money. The Pro is the bigger phone with a larger display and battery, a better main camera, and two telephotos, while the Oppo Find X8 might just be the best compact phone you can have right about now (the vivo X200 Pro mini is increasingly...

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Mac mini 2024 gets a teardown, has no user upgradeable parts

Apple's 2024 Mac mini recently went on sale and has already gone through the teardown treatment. Today, we are taking a look at once such teardown by YouTube creator Brandon Geekabit, who is performing the teardown on the base 16/256GB M4 model. As with previous Mac mini models, the entry point for the internals is through the plastic panel at the bottom. There are no exposed screws so you will need to just pry the corners with a spudger until it pops out. Once open, you will be greeted with a fancy-looking metal bracket that features openings for the ventilation system. In the...

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The iPhone 17 Slim and Galaxy S25 Slim both run into the same issues

Apple and Samsung are both rumored to be working on Slim models for next year and both are reportedly running into the same issues. In short, there are two obstacles on the road to a thin phone: the motherboard and the battery. Apple has figured out the motherboard problem, now the issue is bringing down the cost, according to Naver poster yeux1122. The company tried incorporating new tech for the battery, but due to volume production and other issues, it is sticking with current materials. The end result will be an iPhone 17 Slim that will measure around 6mm thick. For comparison, the...

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Red Magic 10 Pro official renders showcase design

We’re only two days away from the launch of the Red Magic 10 series, and the brand has now shared official renders for the Red Magic 10 Pro. Red Magic 10 Pro will come in four color options, including Dark Knight and Day Warrior, which offer a traditional look. Red Magic 10 Pro in Dark Knight and Day Warrior The more interesting options are Deuterium Transparent Dark Night and Deuterium Transparent Silver Wing. These offer a transparent look around the battery and camera island, in line with what we saw from the Red Magic 9 Pro and 9S Pro. Red Magic 10 Pro in...

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Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro review

Huawei's focus on wearables over the past few years has clearly paid off. Its latest flagship, the Watch GT 5 Pro brings impressive upgrades over what was already a highly competitive package. This is the first international wearable to feature the new TruSense health monitoring system and HarmonyOS 5.0. After extensive testing, we're ready to share more about its performance in real life. Design and build The GT 5 Pro comes in two sizes: 46 mm and 42 mm. We reviewed the premium Titanium model, with both the body and strap made from titanium alloys. It feels solid at 53 grams...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt5_pro_review-news-65202.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 45

After the dust settled on the Snapdragon 8 Elite powered flagships we see a familiar couple on top of our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A55 returned to a position it has occupied for a dozen weeks this year, trailed closely by its Galaxy S24 Ultra stablemate. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] Last week's leader, the Xiaomi 15 Pro, rounds up the podium in week 45. Another Xiaomi phone came in fourth - the Redmi Note 13 Pro. It's followed by the OnePlus 13, which slid down to fifth this week. Realme's GT7 Pro entered the trending chart in sixth position and the Honor X9c...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are the latest flagship wireless earbuds from Google and the second generation model of the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro. This latest version makes rather big claims of being the most comfortable earbuds while also being able to cancel twice as much noise as the Pixel Buds Pro thanks to the new Google Tensor A1 chip inside each earbud. Priced at $229 MSRP, Google is once again competing with the heavy weights of the industry. Let’s see how they stack up. Design The Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds have been redesigned compared to the previous generation model. Gone are the bulbous...

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Deals: prices of Galaxy S24 FE, other FE devices drop, Moto razr (2023) back down to $350

About a month ago, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was available at $650 for an 8/128GB unit with a $100 gift card from Amazon for an effective price of $550. Now that phone is available for $553, no gift cards involved. And the 8/256GB model is $635. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE $97/$75 offget Galaxy Buds FE for $50 Read our review 8/128GB - $553 at Amazon US 8/256GB - $635 at Amazon US Additionally, when buying an S24 FE, you can also pick up the Galaxy Buds FE...

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Hands-on with Infinix's E-Color Shift 2.0 concept phone

Back in 2018, Dai Nippon Printing unveiled an e-ink dress that could create new designs on the fly. Last year, BMW showed off the i Vision Dee concept car, which similarly had color-changing e-ink panels. Wouldn't it be a shame to have such things if your phone couldn’t change its look to match them? Infinix loves experimenting with technology like this. The Infinix Concept Phone 2021 had both a solid electrochromic film that could change colors and an electroluminescent film that could light up. Earlier this year we got hands-on time with another prototype device, which used E-Color Shift...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/handson_with_infinixs_ecolor_shift_20_concept_phone-news-65253.php

Weekly poll: the OnePlus 13 will be available near you soon, will you buy one?

Unlucky number or the best one yet? The OnePlus 13 is one of the best performing Android phones for October, thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The new model also boosts battery capacity to 6,000mAh (600mAh more than the 12). OnePlus 13 Also, it leaves optical fingerprint readers behind in favor of an ultrasonic reader. Plus, it finally brings a dust and water resistance rating worthy of a flagship (IP68/69 vs. IP65). It can’t be all good news, though, the OnePlus 13 is slightly more expensive than its predecessor – the base 12/256GB model starts at CNY 4,500, while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_the_oneplus_13_will_be_available_near_you_soon_will_you_buy_one-news-65233.php

Weekly poll results: the small Xiaomi 15 beats the Xiaomi 15 Pro in the polls

Small phones – well, smaller phones – have ardent supporters and it is quite evident in last week’s poll. The Xiaomi 15 is not exactly tiny, but it is smaller than the majority of Androids, especially the high-end ones, which rarely dip below 6.7” displays. The Xiaomi 15 had a very positive reception that can only improve with strong reviews. There was a sentiment that the phone is too expensive (indeed, it costs a bit more than the Xiaomi 14 last year), but the overall impression is a good one. Xiaomi 15’s chief rival may be the vivo X200 Pro mini, but we’re yet to see each company’s plan...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_small_xiaomi_15_beats_the_xiaomi_15_pro_in_the_polls-news-65235.php

Formovie Theater Premium UST projector review

We’ve reviewed several ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors over the years, but the Formovie Theater Premium is the fanciest of them all. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Formovie is a joint venture between Xiaomi and Appotronics - a leader in the laser display business. Theater Premium is the direct successor to 2022’s Formovie Theater and, as such, brings two key additions: higher brightness output at up to 2,200 lumens and improved audio powered by its second-generation Bowers & Wilkins speakers. Formovie also claims the new projector has 25% better clarity than its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/formovie_theater_premium_ust_projector_review-news-65248.php