Samsung Galaxy S25 in for review

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is easily the go-to compact Android phone to get. Yes, you can find small phones with better camera systems - Xiaomi's 15 and vivo's X200 Pro mini come to mind - but those aren't as readily available and we'd argue that they won't be to everyone's liking. After years of dominating the smartphone market, Samsung feels comfortable to users, an advantage it shares only with the iPhone, which will make the Galaxy S25 an easy choice for the person looking for a new compact Android flagship. There are no surprises in the retail package. The Galaxy S25 ships with a...

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Samsung's Exynos 2500 chip to debut in the second half of 2025

With the Samsung Galaxy S25 series out and about without any trace of Exynos 2500, some were quick to assume that we won't be getting an Exynos-powered Samsung flagship this year. However, a confirmation that the company is working on the chipset comes from an unlikely place - Samsung's earnings report. In an earnings call aimed at investors, the Samsung System LSI department shared some info regarding the Exynos 2500. The report says the Korean tech giant is working on refining the flagship SoC and wants to "secure design wins for mobile models scheduled for release in H2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_exynos_2500_chip_to_make_a_debut_in_the_second_half_of_2025-news-66336.php

Samsung Galaxy A36 and A56 repairability scores emerge ahead of launch

The yet to be released Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 appeared in a set of French repairability indices posted by Samsung France. This development is similar to last year when the predecessors for both phones were also listed by Samsung France ahead of their launch. Galaxy A36 repairability score Unsurprisingly, both phones earned similar repairability scores of 8.4/10. The score for the Galaxy A36 is identical to its predecessor, while the upcoming Galaxy A56 gets a 0.1-point reduction in its final score compared to the Galaxy A55. The accompanying table suggests that some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a36_and_a56_repairability_scores_emerge_ahead_of_launch-news-66340.php

iQOO Z10x gets certified on its way to launch

The iQOO Z10x was first mentioned in a leak at the beginning of this year, which told us it would be one of four members of the Z10 family, alongside the Z10, Z10 Turbo, and Z10 Turbo Pro. Now the Z10x is one step closer to its release, having been certified for sale in India by BIS. So, naturally, it will launch in India as the successor to the Z9x from April 2024. The Z10x has the model number I2404 and that's everything we know about it so far, unfortunately. We do however know that the Z10 Turbo and Z10 Turbo Pro will sport the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon...

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Honor Pad X9a is on the way, certification reveals

Honor is working on a successor to the low-end Pad X8a which it launched back in August. This will unsurprisingly be the Honor Pad X9a, and it will be offered in the UAE as it's just been certified for sale over there by TDRA. Of course, the device is likely to be available in many more international markets. TDRA also certified the upcoming Honor Pad V9 recently. The X9a that passed through the TDRA's process was Wi-Fi-only and had the model number ELN2-W29. Unfortunately, there are no spec details revealed by the certification. Still, you shouldn't expect this to be a high-end...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_pad_x9a_is_on_the_way_certification_reveals-news-66322.php

Galaxy Z Fold7 to have Snapdragon worldwide, RAM/storage versions also leak for the Flip7

A couple of days ago a rumor tipped the pricing for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7, and spoiler alert - it will be the same as for their predecessors. Whether that's good news or bad news depends on your perspective, of course - on one hand, price hikes have been looming a lot in recent years with all the inflation, on the other hand, we've been promised cheaper foldables and that's never happened. Today the same source brings us the rumored memory and storage versions for Samsung's next foldable duo, along with an intriguing detail regarding the Fold7: this will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_z_fold7_to_have_snapdragon_worldwide_ram_storage_versions_also_leak_for_the_flip7-news-66320.php

Galaxy S25 Ultra review

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Google Photos adds a very useful feature

Google Photos has now added what we consider to be a very useful feature, albeit it's only available on Android. It's the ability to quickly mirror your photos. You just need to tap the Edit icon on any image, then select Crop, and tap the flip icon. Then all you need to do is tap Save and it's done. Do note that this is only available for photos. This is most useful for selfies, which most phones automatically mirror. That's fine sometimes, but other times you might want to have an accurate representation of what you saw in the viewfinder. Some camera apps do have both...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_adds_a_very_useful_feature-news-66319.php

Xiaomi 15 Ultra global model's memory configuration and color options surface

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to go official in China next month, with the global launch expected during MWC Barcelona, which begins on March 3. While we await more details from Xiaomi about its 2025 flagship, a new report claims the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's global model will have 16GB RAM and 512GB storage onboard. However, there might be more configurations to choose from. The source also claims the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's global version will have three color options - black, white, and silver. Xiaomi 15 Ultra's leaked renders (Source: Smartprix) Previous rumors claimed the Xiaomi 15...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_ultra_global_model_ram_storage_color_options_surface-news-66310.php

vivo T4x 5G and Y59 5G are on their way

vivo is working on two new smartphones for the Indian market, the T4x 5G and the Y59 5G. Both of these have been certified for sale in India by BIS, the former with the model number V2437 and the latter with the model number V2443. With the BIS certification in tow, the launch of both devices is expected to happen in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, the certification doesn't reveal any details about them. While we don't have any more information about these, for context do note that the T3x started at INR 13,499 when it launched in April of last year. It came with a 6.72-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t4x_5g_and_y59_5g_are_on_their_way-news-66307.php

Here's the Google Pixel 9a's exact release date

The Google Pixel 9a has long been rumored to arrive earlier in the year than its predecessors, with the launch said to happen around mid-March. Today a new leak gives us the exact release date, along with the date on which Google will start taking pre-orders for its next affordable Pixel smartphone. So, pre-orders will allegedly start on March 19, and the phone will start shipping on March 26 - which is also when it will become available in stores. Google Pixel 9a leaked image As revealed a few days ago, the Pixel 9a will cost the same $499 as the Pixel 8a in the base version with...

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Nothing Phone (3a) hands-on image leaks along with details about the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Nothing is launching something on March 4, the company recently announced. Well, two somethings if we go by today's leaks: the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. The Plus is gone after just one generation, it seems. The Nothing Phone (3a) is purportedly pictured below in a heavy-duty case that's meant to protect its design from prying eyes. It can't, however, hide the fact that this will be the first Nothing handset with three rear cameras. According to another rumor from yesterday, it has a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_mega_leak_brings_us_details_about_the_phone_3a_and_3a_pro_including_handson_image-news-66308.php

Realme 14 Pro+ review

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Spotify paid out $10 billion to the music industry for 2024

Spotify has reported that in 2024 it paid $10 billion to the music industry – a new record. It should be noted that this money didn’t all go to artists, various partners such as publishers are also in the mix. The streaming service says that right now over 10,000 artists make over $100,000 each per year on Spotify. You can see a more detailed breakdown here. Some are making big bucks – 1,250 artists made over $1 million and 60 made over $10 million in a year from just Spotify. For context on how things have changed, a decade ago in 2014 the statistic was around 10,000 artists making...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_paid_out_10_billion_to_the_music_industry_for_2024-news-66290.php

Nothing Phone (3a) rumored to have a larger 6.8" screen and a 50MP telephoto camera

Nothing is expected to launch its first proper flagship this year, the Nothing Phone (3), along with two mid-range models: (3a) and (3a) Plus. It’s not clear which of these three – perhaps all of them – will be unveiled at the March 4 event that Nothing has planned. But now we have a slightly better idea of what one of them will be like. The Nothing Phone (3a) has previously been reported as a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 device. It’s notable that this a-phone will be using a Qualcomm chip instead of a MediaTek one like the (2a) (which had a Dimensity 7200 Pro). Leakster Gadget Bits adds that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_rumored_to_have_a_larger_68_screen_and_a_50mp_telephoto_camera-news-66291.php

Google Pixel 9a will be more expensive than its predecessor in one version

Google's Pixel 9a should arrive in mid-March, and ahead of that we now have a leak that gives us detailed pricing for both versions of the device. There is, as the saying goes, some good news and some bad news. Let's start with the good. The entry-level model with 128GB of storage will cost $499, just like the Pixel 8a did last year. And now the bad news. The 256GB version will be $599, which is $40 more expensive than what the Pixel 8a's 256GB variant launched at. The new pricing structure is in line with what Google started doing with the launch of the Pixel 9 family in August,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_will_be_more_expensive_than_its_predecessor_in_one_version-news-66279.php

Apple is working on a visionOS version for smart glasses

Apple's Vision Pro headset has been a flop, according to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. One reason is its price, unsurprisingly, the other one being "its cumbersome design". So Apple is now looking at the future and the next big thing, and apparently smart glasses are it. Thus, the company is said to be currently working on a version of visionOS that's meant for smart glasses. It makes sense to use the same OS that powers the Vision Pro, but the bad news is that Apple smart glasses are apparently still three years away, or even more. Apple allegedly wanted to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_working_on_a_visionos_version_for_smart_glasses-news-66275.php

Meta AI chatbot gets better at remembering things you said, and is more personal

Meta has an AI chatbot called - you're not going to believe this - Meta AI. And it's getting smarter. Meta has announced that the chatbot has received a memory boost, meaning it can now remember more details you share with it in one-on-one WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger chats. Its memory is said to "help it personalize future responses so they're more useful and relevant to you". You can tell it to remember things about you (what you like to do, for example), and it also picks up on important details based on context. Say you ask for breakfast suggestions, and it gives you something with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_ai_chatbot_gets_better_at_remembering_things_you_said_and_is_more_personal-news-66277.php

Asus posts another Zenfone 12 Ultra teaser

Asus is ready to launch its Zenfone 12 Ultra next week, and we’re getting another teaser for the device. The latest addition showcases a blurred look at the phone’s display. We can make out the punch hole cutout for the selfie cam and some slim bezels with rounded corners. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra teaser Zenfone 12 Ultra is believed to be a repurposed ROG Phone 9 Pro with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED (FHD+ 185Hz), Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and up to 16GB RAM. The upcoming phone is also expected to offer the same cameras with a 50MP main, 32MP 3x telephoto and 13MP ultrawide shooters....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_posts_another_zenfone_12_ultra_teaser-news-66276.php

iPhone SE 4 breaks cover in new video

Earlier this month, we saw product dummy units of the upcoming iPhone SE 4, which confirmed the phone’s design. Tipster Majin Bu has now shared a video showing the upcoming iPhone's design in a live video. Here's what the iPhone SE 4 looks like pic.twitter.com/pEyIAJ34VR— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) January 25, 2025 We can see the fourth-gen SE will feature a design that’s a mix between several iPhone generations. The back looks like the previous two iPhone SE generations with a single rear camera and LED flash in the top right corner. The sides and front are mostly in line with the...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 4

There will be no prizes for guessing which series dominates our trending chart this week. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra rising to the top a few years ago and the Galaxy Unpacked dominating the headlines over the past seven days everyone is busy studying the new Samsung lineup. The Ultra ended up on top, followed by the vanilla Galaxy S25 in second. And if you thought the S25+ made it a clean podium sweep you were wrong - rather it was last year's S24 Ultra in third. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13322, 1#] In fact, the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was only teased, also got more attention than the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_4-news-66264.php

WhatsApp for iPhone could soon get multi-account support

WhatsApp rolled out multi-account support for Android users in October 2023, allowing people to simultaneously use two different WhatsApp accounts on the same smartphone, eliminating the need to use the app clone feature or rely on the WhatsApp Business app trick. This feature is unavailable for iPhone users, but that should change soon. The folks at WABetaInfo report that WhatsApp is testing multi-account support for iPhone, which should allow iPhone users to use WhatsApp on their phones with two different numbers at the same time. The feature should work on iPhones similarly to Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_ios_iphone_multiple_account_support-news-66263.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 series arrives, Week 4 in review

It was officially Samsung week in the past seven days and it culminated with Samsung's Unpacked January 2025 event, which saw the unveiling of the Galaxy S25 models and a tease of the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra brought a new rounder design, added a 50MP ultrawide to its camera system, a Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a next-gen Gorilla Armor 2 display that's even more durable, yet still anti-reflective. Not the most inspired yet still not the worst update in the world. We can't say the same of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, which are mostly the same as their predecessors,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_series_arrives_week_4_in_review-news-66251.php

Samsung hints that an optical blood glucose sensor might be closer than we think

Non-invasive blood glucose measurement is one of the so-called “holy grails” of modern health tracking. Samsung just recently held the Galaxy Tech Forum in San Jose, California. During the conference, Samsung’s Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Health Team at Mobile eXperience Business, Dr. Hon Pak, elaborated on the company’s work on the hard task. What I’m really excited about is our team, as you may have assumed, we are working on a non-invasive optically-based continuous glucose monitor. I can’t tell you the time [of the launch], but I’m very excited about the progress we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_hints_that_an_optical_blood_glucose_sensor_might_be_closer_than_we_think-news-66262.php

Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 get TUV Rheinland certification, hinting at imminent release

It is hardly a surprise that Samsung is working on a new generation of Galaxy A phones. As far as we know, the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 will be unveiled sometime in the middle of March. All three phones were spotted in the TUV Rheinland certification database. Unfortunately, the source isn't particularly rich in information. It does reveal all of the model numbers for each handset. The Galaxy A56 will be available as the SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566B, SM-A566E/DS, and SM-A566E. The Galaxy A36 will carry the model numbers SM-A366B, SM-A336B/DS, SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a56_a36_and_a26_get_tuv_rheinland_certification_hinting_at_imminent_release-news-66260.php

US Deals: Samsung Galaxy S25 series pre-orders start, here are some alternatives too

You can’t have missed all the coverage of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch this week. We posted a pricing breakdown a few days ago, but let’s have another look at those prices, what retailers are offering and what alternatives there are. First off, Samsung.com has the traditional free storage upgrade, getting you to 256GB on the Galaxy S25 and to 512GB on the Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra. Additionally, you can trade in an old device to reduce the price and you will be getting Samsung Credit to spend on more stuff. As a reminder, if you pre-reserved a unit, you will have $50 additional...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_samsung_galaxy_s25_series_preorders_start_here_are_some_alternatives_too-news-66245.php

Check out the 3D models of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series, unveiled a few days ago, includes four phones - Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S25 Edge. The Edge will get a proper launch later, but the other three phones are already up for pre-orders in key markets. And, if you don't want to walk into the nearest store for a proper look at one of these three phones, we've got you covered with the 3D models of the trio. We partnered with Binkies 3D a few years ago to add 3D models to our specs pages of popular phones so that you can check the designs of these handsets in a better way compared to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_galaxy_s25_plus_galaxy_s25_ultra_3d_models-news-66259.php