WhatsApp will let you prevent others from auto-saving media you send them

WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature which was spotted in the latest beta build for Android. This will be in development for a while longer, so don't expect to get it right away. When you do, however, it will let you add enhanced privacy meaning people you talk to will be prevented from having media you send them auto-saved on their devices. Normally, WhatsApp auto-saves every media item you receive on your phone. But when this is implemented, you'll have the option to prevent other people's phones from doing that, as seen in the screenshot above. This is the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_let_you_prevent_others_from_autosaving_media_you_send_them-news-67256.php

Samsung unveils Onyx Cinema LED screens as an alternative to projector-based cinemas

You probably associate cinemas with projectors, but Samsung has other ideas – at CinemaCon, the largest and most important gathering of movie theater owners, the company showed off its Onyx Cinema LED screens. These come in a variety of sizes: 5m, 10m, 14m and 20m (16ft, 33ft, 46ft and 66ft). And there are additional scaling options to match the needs of different movie theaters. The displays offer a peak brightness of 300 nits (86.7fL), which is six times brighter than the standard (48 nits/14fL). The displays support video up to 4K 120Hz. Note that the displays are pieced together...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_onyx_cinema_led_screens_as_an_alternative_to_projectorbased_cinemas-news-67254.php

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_50_pro_plus-review-2817.php

Samsung Galaxy A36 vs. Galaxy A56

If you're looking to get one of the new Galaxy A series phones, the comparison between the more expensive Samsung Galaxy A56 and the cheaper Samsung Galaxy A36 is inevitable. At the time of writing, the Galaxy A56 starts at around €479 (we expect a $500 US price), while you can get a Galaxy A36 starting at around €379/$399. The price difference we are looking at is a nice round 100 bucks, which is quite a bit in this price bracket. So how much better is the Samsung Galaxy A56 to deserve its price premium? Let's look into it. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a36_vs_samsung_galaxy_a56_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-67174.php

Motorola Edge 60 leaks in official-looking renders

When it rains Motorola leaks, it pours, it seems. We've already seen a bunch of promo materials for the upcoming Razr 60 Ultra outed today, and now it's time to turn our attention to the Edge 60, which will soon join the already announced Edge 60 Fusion. This is the star of some leaked official-looking renders, showcasing it in blue and green. Naturally, the design language of the Edge 60 is incredibly close to that of the Edge 60 Fusion. Motorola Edge 60 leaked renders in blue The Edge 60 is said to sport a 50 MP main camera using the Sony Lytia LYT-700C sensor, and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_60_leaks_in_officiallooking_renders-news-67237.php

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra promo materials confirm its flagship chipset

Motorola is working on the Razr 60 Ultra, its next flagship foldable, and unlike its predecessor from last year, this one will actually use a true flagship chipset: the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This has been confirmed today through a leak of marketing materials for the phone, including a video that names the SoC. There's also mention of Moto AI, because it's 2025 and of course there is. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra leaked promo materials The phone seems to have one colorway which is meant to imitate wood, which is a nice thing to have. There are also what seem like at least two fake...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_60_ultra_promo_materials_confirm_its_flagship_chipset-news-67236.php

Google Pixel 10 to get an overhauled camera system, 10 Pro Fold sees minor changes

Leaked internal Google documents fully reveal the upcoming Google Pixel 10 lineup's camera hardware. According to the info shared by Android Authority obtained the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL will retain the exact same cameras as their predecessors, while the Pixel 10 will get a complete overhaul. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, on the other hand, gets a minor upgrade. Let's start with the more interesting changes. We've got some good news and some bad news. The vanilla Pixel 10 gets a dedicated telephoto camera, although we don't know the exact focal length. It uses an 11MP 1/3.0" Samsung JJ1 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_to_get_an_overhauled_camera_system_10_pro_fold_sees_minor_changes-news-67235.php

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro and Tab Active5 Pro emerge in support pages

Samsung’s ruggedized Galaxy XCover 7 Pro and Tab Active5 Pro are expected to launch soon, and both devices have emerged in official support across Samsung’s official website in several countries. Galaxy XCover 7 Pro (SM-G766B) will launch as the more capable variant of last year’s XCover 7. It’s expected to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with 6 GB RAM. The phone was also spotted in a battery listing with a 4,350mAh battery – a 300mAh bump up from the regular XCover 7. The device is expected to offer an IP68 rating and a MIL-STD-810H certification. Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_7_pro_and_tab_active5_pro_emerge_in_support_pages_-news-67234.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE specs leak

Samsung has long been rumored to release a cheaper flip-style foldable this year, complementing the high-end Galaxy Z Flip7 which should be coming in July. Today, some specs of the Galaxy Z Flip FE - or Z Flip7 FE, the rumors can't seem to agree on the exact name - have been leaked. The phone is said to be powered by the Exynos 2400e SoC, the same one found in the Galaxy S24 FE from last year. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 That is in Europe at least, since these specs are for the SM-F761B model. Other markets might get another chipset, Samsung loves to do that sometimes. The Flip FE will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_fe_specs_leak-news-67211.php

Samsung Galaxy M56 appears on Geekbench, to sport Exynos 1480

Samsung is working on the Galaxy M56 with an Exynos 1480 chipset. The information comes from Geekbench, where the phone with model number SM-M566B was listed. It will arrive as a successor to the Galaxy M55, but more importantly, it sports the same chipset as last year's Galaxy A55. [#InlinePriceWidget,12896,1#] Only time will tell whether this year's top-tier M phone will match the A56 as closely or whether Samsung decided to change a feature or two. Samsung SM-M566B on Geekbench The listing did not mention the Exynos chip, but it did reveal the s5e8845 model number, the CPU...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_appears_on_geekbench-news-67207.php

Sony Xperia 1 VII CAD renders surface

The Sony Xperia 1 VII was featured in a couple of leaks already, and if the reports are correct, we can expect the device to arrive sometime in May. Now XpertPick in collaboration with OnLeaks published high-quality, rumor-based CAD renders, fully revealing the design. Sony Xperia 1 VII As you can see, there are no dramatic changes to the body. In fact, the Xperia 1 VII looks nearly identical to its predecessor. We see the familiar patterned glass back, flat side frame, flat front, the same camera bump design and the usual button arrangement on the right side. Nothing out of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_vii_cad_renders_surface-news-67210.php

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion in for review

Motorola unveiled the Edge 60 Fusion today, and lo and behold, it's in our office and ready for review! There are regional differences with the Edge 60 Fusion - some regions get a 5,500mAh battery, while others (like ours) get a 5,200mAh unit - both are bigger than the 5,000mAh of its predecessor, though. Some regions will get a Dimensity 7300 in their Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, while others will get the 7400. Luckily, there's not much of a difference between the two SoCs. Finally, some regions get Motorola's 68W USB-C charger - we didn't - the phone ships with a USB cable and a hard...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_60_fusion_in_for_review-news-67214.php

Poco C71 runs Geekbench confirming its chipset

The Poco C71 will be launched on April 4 in India via Flipkart, and the brand itself started teasing it yesterday. Today, the device has been spotted in the Geekbench database. The listing has confirmed the fact that it's powered by the Unisoc T7250 SoC, which sort of confirms our theory that it's just a rebranded Redmi A5, since that model uses the same chipset too. The Poco ran Geekbench with 4GB of RAM, and it will also have a 6GB option. It will run Android 15. Flipkart has already revealed that the C71 comes with a 6.88-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c71_runs_geekbench_confirming_its_chipset-news-67192.php

Samsung's tri-fold smartphone to only launch in two countries, database listing suggests

Samsung's first tri-fold device (which might be called Galaxy G Fold) has been in the rumors a lot this year, and now it seems like it will get a release later in 2025. That's the good news. The bad news is that it could be limited to just two countries. We've seen this play out before with the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which only launched in Korea and China last year, and incidentally those are the two countries where the tri-fold will be available too. Samsung tri-fold smartphone in the GSM Association database That is according to the phone's listing in the GSM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_trifold_smartphone_to_only_launch_in_two_countries_database_listing_suggests-news-67195.php

This is the Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Motorola is launching the first member of its Edge 60 series, the Edge 60 Fusion, in just a few hours. While this is the first Edge 60 device we're getting, it's far from the last, as the Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro are also expected to arrive later this year. Today the Edge 60 Pro has been spotted in a couple of live images that look like they were captured during a certification process of some sort - possibly at the FCC. The Edge 60 Pro has a curved-side display as you can see, and a fake leather back in this gray/black colorway. The Pro will also be offered in purple, blue, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_motorola_edge_60_pro-news-67197.php

Get ready for a range of new Alcatel phones

It turns out TCL was holding onto the Alcatel brand this whole time - for phones, we mean. The Chinese company licensed the brand from Nokia, and it's now almost ready to relaunch it. There will be a whole range of Alcatel smartphones launching in India soon, in fact they will be part of the "Make in India" initiative. The brand will also establish a nationwide service network, and the product line will incorporate some unnamed patented innovations. This is the Alcatel 1B from 2022, the latest model before the new ones coming In terms of design, expect the devices to be "influenced...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/get_ready_for_a_range_of_new_alcatel_phones-news-67191.php

Apple gets €150 million fine in France for its complex privacy options

France's competition watchdog has fined Apple €150 million (approximately $162 million at the current exchange rates) as it found that the company's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system lets it abuse its dominance in the mobile app market. The initiative is pitched by Apple as a way to give users more control of their privacy, but the French authority says this harms small publishers and is "neither necessary for nor proportionate with" Apple wanting to protect its users' personal data. App Tracking Transparency launched back in 2021 and it forces app developers to show two pop-ups...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_gets__euro150_milion_fine_in_france_for_its_complex_privacy_options-news-67176.php

nubia Z70S Ultra teaser is out, 35mm main camera is in along with Avengers branding

nubia is preparing to release the Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition next month, as a newly released teaser says today. This also includes the word Avengers, which implies a collaboration with Marvel, but maybe it's just a sneaky way to get some attention. The phone's main camera will have a 35mm equivalent focal length, according to recent rumors. The teaser also confirms this as you can see below. The brand says it will be using a new large sensor for the main camera too, which will make for an interesting pairing with the 35mm focal length. As the device has already been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z70s_ultra_teaser_is_out_35mm_main_camera_is_in_along_with_avengers_branding-news-67175.php

Samsung Galaxy A26 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a26-review-2816.php

Foxconn to double iPhone production in India this year

Apple has been diversifying its iPhone assembly in the last few years in order to reduce its reliance on China as the main manufacturing hub. India is one of the main beneficiaries of this move, and a new report from The Economic Times suggests that Foxconn is planning to double down on its iPhone assembly in the country. The report suggests Foxconn will assemble 25-30 million iPhones in India by the end of this year. Based on estimates provided by an unspecified source, Foxconn assembled around 12 million iPhones in India last year, meaning that the 2025 figures would more than double...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/foxconn_to_double_iphone_production_in_india_this_year-news-67173.php

Qualcomm schedules Snapdragon flagship launch event

Qualcomm scheduled a new product launch event that’s set to take place later this week on Wednesday, April 2. The event will see the debut of the brand’s next-generation flagship chipset though it’s not expected to be a more powerful version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite but rather a successor to last year’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip which powered upper midrangers like the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Honor 200 Pro and Poco F6. Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship launch event poster (machine translated from Chinese) According to the latest rumors, the 8s Gen 4 chip will feature a 1+3+2+2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_schedules_snapdragon_flagship_launch_event_-news-67164.php

Oppo reveals Find X8 Ultra and Find X8s duo in official renders

Oppo Find X8 Ultra's design was revealed by the company on social media. The images confirmed that it will closely resemble the Find X8 Pro, while the large black semi-circle phone was merely a prototype that won't make it to production. Oppo Find X8 Ultra The Find X8s+ will follow a similar design aesthetic, while the standard X8s will feature a smaller camera island, just as we saw in previous leaks. There is even a brief promotional video that Oppo shared on Weibo: The Find X8s will feature a remarkably thin bezel and a lightweight body. While these features...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reveals_find_x8_ultra_find_x8s_duo_in_official_renders-news-67163.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 13

Samsung Galaxy A56 completed its March clean sweep, extending its streak at the top of our trending chart to four weeks. The Poco F7 Ultra capitalized on its official announcement to mount a serious challenge, but ultimately ended up with the silver medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ added another podium to its tally, taking third this time around, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra retained its fourth position. The other member of Poco's new duo, the F7 Pro came fifth, just ahead of its X7 Pro stablemate. We then have the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the...

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Huawei FreeArc review

Huawei has been expanding its wearables portfolio, and the latest addition is the FreeArc – open-ear headphones designed for an active lifestyle and comfort. The release of the FreeArc mostly flew under the radar as it came alongside the Mate XT Ultimate global unveiling. It’s easy to see why people would be more interested in a tri-fold smartphone than a pair of relatively simple earphones. Still, we took our time to review them and found out they shined in certain scenarios. Table of Contents: Design Features Sound quality Battery life ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_freearc_review-news-67138.php

Weekly poll: what do you think of the Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra?

The Poco F series has earned a reputation for offering flagship performance on the cheap. However, the prices of everything have been going up and that has affected even Poco. Also, the brand is moving into a more premium direction and today we didn’t even get a vanilla F7, just a Pro and an Ultra. Poco F7 series early bird pricing Here is a price comparison between the Poco F6 generation and the new models. As it stands today, the cheapest entry into the F7 series is $500/€600. And yes, the global pricing of the Pro model is the same, but Europeans are looking at a €100 price...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_what_do_you_think_of_the_poco_f7_pro_and_poco_f7_ultra-news-67128.php

Weekly poll results: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is an innovative form factor that has potential

Last week’s poll suggests that Huawei may have discovered the next popular form factor for foldables with the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate. The first tri-foldable drew a lot of interest, though the device itself may not be all that popular. Huawei knows this, of course, and the retail package is loaded like this is a premium limited edition – which it is, in some ways. Let’s look at the results – more than half of voters are interested in a tri-foldable. Again, the XT Ultimate probably isn’t it. Still, 22% voted that they want one, which is higher than we expected, given the device’s €3,500...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_huawei_mate_xt_ultimate_is_an_innovative_form_factor_that_has_potential-news-67130.php

Tecno Camon 40 Premier unboxing

Say hello to the Tecno Camon 40 Premier - a very intriguing mid-ranger that just debuted at the MWC. In Barcelona we handled all four members of the Camon 40 series, but it's now time for a proper unboxing. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is the nicest of the series. It ships in either this lovely Emerald Lake Green or Galaxy Black, both two-tone finishes. Inside the box is the phone, a color-matching case with a vegan leather finish, a 70W charger, and a USB-C to USB-A cable. Last year's Camon 30 Premier was very well made, and it had a distinctive textured rear panel. Tecno has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_camon_40_premier_unboxing-news-67136.php

Deals: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here with Galaxy A36 and S25, Pixel 9 Pro and more

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is here and offers some select but very good offers. We also picked out some deals that aren’t technically part of the sale but are just as good. First off, Samsung is taking its sweet time launching the new Galaxy A36 and A56. The Galaxy A36 is finally here, available only in 6/128GB configuration at $400. Amazon doesn’t have discounts yet, but it will throw in a $50 gift card for free. Samsung Galaxy A36 $50 gift card Read our review 6/128GB...

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