Two Oppo Reno13 F models announced, one 4G (Helio G100) and one 5G (Snapdragon 6 Gen 1)

Days after the Reno13 and Reno13 Pro launched in India, Oppo is introducing two new models in the series – one 5G phone, one 4G, both marked with the letter F. They are nearly the same device, except for the different chipsets inside them. Oppo Reno13 F • Oppo Reno13 F 5G The Oppo Reno13 F 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, while its 4G sibling uses the Helio G100. Both are paired with LPDDR4X RAM (2,133MHz), 8/12GB in the case of the 5G phone, just 8GB for the 4G one. There is a more pronounced difference in storage, the 5G uses faster UFS 3.1 (128/256/512GB), while...

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Samsung Galaxy S24 family receives third One UI 7 beta

Samsung has today started rolling out the third public beta build of One UI 7 based on Android 15 to the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in Germany. Naturally, the rollout should extend to the other places where the beta program is available within the next few days. The new build brings with it the January 2025 security patch level, and also fixes a bunch of issues, like making vertical scrolling in the app drawer smoother. It fixes the MMS image saving issue in the Messages app, improves the closing of the Quick Panel to make it more responsive, makes the placement of the Now Bar better,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24_family_receives_third_one_ui_7_beta-news-65974.php

Huawei nova 13i launched with 108MP camera, Snapdragon 680 chipset

Huawei introduced the nova 12i (and a couple of other models) in March 2024. Only the 12i was a new device, the others were variations on existing models. Now the company has quietly added the Huawei nova 13i to its site. Huawei nova 13i There isn’t much novelty this year. In fact, we’re scrolling through the spec page trying to see what has changed since the 12i and we’re coming up empty. The Huawei nova 13i (like its predecessor) stands out with a 108MP main camera, but that is the only impressive camera on board – there’s also a 2MP depth sensor on the back and an 8MP...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 1

Welcome to the year 2025 and the first installment of our trending chart. As we prepare to start the first full week of the new year we see a phone on top that will likely be there more than a few times through the next 52 weeks. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will not make its official debut for more than two weeks, but it's already the most discussed smartphone on our website. Right behind it we have one of the first smartphones to be announced in 2025 - the Redmi Turbo 4. We strongly suspect its international version dubbed Poco X7 Pro that will be introduced on January 9 will do at least...

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Weekly deals: a look at renewed iPhone 16, 15, 14 and 13-series models

The Black Friday, Prime Day and holiday shopping events of 2024 are now behind us. Everyone who wanted a new phone probably got one during one of those promo campaigns. And there is a good chance they traded in their old phone, so let’s have a look at what the renewed aisle has to offer. We wanted to focus on iPhones this week as Apple devices rarely go on sale, so they are rarely featured in these weekly posts. We will start with the latest models and go back to the iPhone 13 series (which launched in late 2021). Surprisingly, there are renewed iPhone 16 models available....

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Realme Turbo 4 official, Poco X7 Pro detailed, Week 1 in review

Hey folks and Happy New Year - now, let's get to it. Poco announced that its X7 series is coming on January 9 and later we found out we expect the X7 and X7 Pro. Then Poco announced the price range - less than INR 30,000 ($350/€340) - the chipset - Dimensity 8400-Ultra - and the battery - 6,550mAh. The Redmi Turbo 4 is official with the Dimensity 8400-Ultra, and a 6,550mAh battery - sound familiar? These specs are similar to those of the upcoming Poco X7 Pro. The Redmi Turbo 4 comes in black, white, and sea blue colors. Pricing for the 12/256GB trim starts at CNY 1,999 ($273). The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_turbo_4_official_poco_x7_pro_detailed_week_1_in_review-news-65959.php

Weekly poll results: the Huawei Mate X6 has two major issues and neither are Huawei's fault

We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming and it’s time to find out how the Huawei Mate X6 fared in the polls. Well, the results are in and they are a mix of good and bad. The sad thing is that the negatives aren’t all Huawei’s fault. The Huawei Mate X6 has great hardware, better than most horizontal foldables out there. However, Huawei is cut off from the Google Play ecosystem – that means that the X6 is not a viable option for many outside of China. Some might go for the de-Googled lifestyle, tempted by the excellent hardware. Mostly excellent. Google services are not the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_huawei_mate_x6_has_two_major_issues_and_neither_are_huaweis_fault-news-65947.php

Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker review

The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker is the latest portable Bluetooth speaker from the brand. The speaker features a 30W output, dual driver design, IP67 protection, and the ability to pair with up to 100 speakers at a time. The Sound Outdoor has a typical portable Bluetooth speaker design with a tubular shape. Almost the entirety of the exterior is covered by a fabric with a rubber strip on the back that also forms a loop. The black model featured here has a contrasting orange loop but the red and blue models get matching red and blue loops. The Sound Outdoor features two active...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_sound_outdoor_speaker_review-news-65892.php

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is receiving Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 stable update

Nothing released the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0's Open Beta 1 update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus three weeks ago, and it appears the testing has gone smoothly since the brand has released the stable update of Nothing OS 3.0 for the smartphone. The update brings a new lock screen customization page to the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, along with new Clock face styles. It also adds an AI-powered Smart Drawer and comes with a redesigned Quick Settings menu. You can check the changelog below for more details. Shared Widgets Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_plus_android_15_nothing_os_3_stable_update-news-65964.php

Apple celebrates Lunar New Year with limited edition Year of the Snake AirPods 4

Apple celebrates the Lunar/Chinese New Year with the release of a special edition of AirPods every year. Continuing that tradition, Apple has released the limited edition Year of the Snake AirPods 4 to celebrate the Year of the Snake, which begins on January 29, 2025. The limited AirPods 4 share the design and features with the regular model but sport a Snake-themed artwork on their charging case and the retail box. Apple AirPods 4 Year of the Snake Limited Edition These Year of the Snake AirPods 4 are available through Apple's retail stores and official website in Hong Kong,...

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