Samsung Galaxy S25 FE might get a more exciting chipset after all

Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE was released in October, and we've already heard rumors that the company is working on its successor, the S25 FE. This was initially said to come with the Exynos 2400e chipset, which is the exact same one used in the S24 FE. Needless to say, this might have turned quite a few people off the new device. Interestingly, a new rumor today claims Samsung may go a different way after all, turning to MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 SoC instead. However, don't pop the bubbly just yet - the Exynos 2400e apparently remains Samsung's first choice. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE It...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series to switch to a squircle design

Samsung's Galaxy Watch8 series is likely to arrive in a squircle body shape, similar to that of the Galaxy Watch Ultra released last year. The Galaxy Watch8 will come in two sizes, while the Watch8 Classic, which is expected to bring back the rotating bezel, will only be available in one single size. This information comes from a deep dive inside the One UI 8 Watch firmware for the Galaxy Watch8 Classic. One of the animation files shows the images you can see below (to the left of the names are the internal codenames Samsung used for these devices). Interestingly, there's no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch8_series_to_switch_to_a_squircle_design-news-67723.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7's full dimensions leak, the folding screen will have smaller bezels

A couple of days ago the prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Ice Universe (or Ice Cat more recently) has shared the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7's thickness - 3.9mm when unfolded, 8.9mm when folded. That would make it the thinnest book-style foldable ever when unfolded, beating even the current king, Oppo's Find N5, which is 4.2mm thick. Today he's back with the Fold7's full dimensions, which are said to be 158.4 x 143.1 x 3.9 mm when unfolded. Compared to its predecessor, it's taller and wider, and of course thinner. It obviously also beats the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which was...

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Sony WH-1000XM6 are launching next week

May is shaping up to be a busy month for Sony, as it already scheduled its Xperia 1 VII launch. We now get confirmation that the brand’s flagship noise-canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, are also launching next week. The XM6 are set to launch two days after the Xperia 1 VII, on May 15 at 9AM PDT time (4PM UTC). Sony’s upcoming flagship noise-canceling headphones are set to receive several key upgrades. According to a recent leak, the XM6 will get Sony’s new QN3 processor, which should offer improved audio and noise cancellation capabilities. Sony WH-1000XM6 color...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wh1000xm6_are_launching_next_week-news-67721.php

Samsung's Now Bar is headed to Galaxy Watches

The Now Bar is a big part of Samsung's One UI 7 based on Android 15, and it's now seemingly also headed to the company's smartwatches running Wear OS. It will arrive as part of the One UI 8 Watch update. The information comes from a teardown of a leaked version of a system app, which already features multiple code strings and references to the Now Bar. You'll be able to pick from having just an icon or both the icon and text when the screen is active. The image above shows where and how the Now Bar would sit on a watch face. Gesture-based actions will let you double-pinch to open...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_now_bar_is_headed_to_galaxy_watches-news-67702.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has Corning's Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on its screen

The recent Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge mega-leak did mention the fact that the device's display would be clad in Corning's Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which hasn't been officially unveiled yet, and today Samsung has come out and confirmed it, as part of a teaser campaign for the smartphone which is finally getting fully announced on May 13. Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 combines "Corning’s advanced glass technology with Samsung’s proprietary processing and reinforcement technologies", Samsung says, helping the S25 Edge deliver "a sleek yet strong design". Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 has crystals...

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Samsung's foldable iPhone screen will have a feature that the Galaxy Z Fold6 doesn't

Apple is working on the first foldable iPhone, and its folding screen will be made by Samsung Display. Interestingly, a new rumor claims Samsung's panel for the folding iPhone will have a feature that the Galaxy Z Fold series of devices doesn't have. Basically, the touch layer will be integrated into the panel itself, and this will reduce the overall thickness of the assembly by about 19%. The weight is reduced as well. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Additionally, through new production processes Samsung Display has "greatly" improved color reproduction and brightness, including peak...

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Realme GT 7 in for review

Realme unveiled the GT 7 in China in April, and the phone is now ready for its international launch. OK, almost ready, today we get to share an exclusive glimpse at the global model's design. We can't share too much just yet, mind you, so this is more of a sneak peek. But we'll have a full review ready for you when the time comes. The Realme GT 7 is a handsome phone, especially in this IceSense Blue color. It has cool red accents on the power button and camera island too. The Realme GT 7 has a red-accented power button In a way this particular Realme GT 7 color combo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_in_for_review-news-67689.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 start receiving One UI 7 update in Europe

Samsung's rollout of One UI 7 based on Android 15 continues. Today, the new software has made its way to the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 in Europe, after having initially been graced with it in Korea last month. The European update arrives over-the-air as version F721BXXUAHYD9 for the Flip4 and F936BXXUAHYD9 for the Fold4. It's a 4.5GB download for the former and 4.6GB for the latter. With that in mind, make sure you have a good enough data connection before you proceed. The Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 4 begins receiving the One UI 7 update in Europe (EUX CSC). pic.twitter.com/BeiGoaZW1R—...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold4_and_z_flip4_start_receiving_one_ui_7_update_in_europe-news-67680.php

Honor Magic 7 Pro gets third Android 16 beta

Honor Magic 7 Pro is now getting Android 16 beta 3. This is still a Developer Preview and is meant for devs and advanced users. You can head this way for a detailed guide on how to get the beta running on your Magic 7 Pro. You’ll need to be running MagicOS 9.0.0.165 version or higher for the update to work. Honor Magic 7 Pro is among the first smartphones to receive Android 16 beta 3. Google has already released its Android 16 beta 4, which is the final beta release before the consumer version, which is set to debut in June. [#InlinePriceWidget,13480,1#] Source

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"TikTok is here" says exec after Trump shows willingness to push back the ban once again

The US Congress passed a law that would have forced TikTok to close its operations in the US – unless it was sold to a US company. But then President Trump gave it a 75-day extension and then another 75 days. Yesterday, TikTok gathered major advertisers in Manhattan for a presentation on its future. The VP of Global Business Solutions Khartoon Weiss said “TikTok is here – we are here.” This comes after Trump suggested that he would grant TikTok another extension. The previous extension will run out in June. Weiss added that TikTok is used as an alternative to Google’s search engine...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tiktok_is_here_says_exec_after_trump_shows_willingness_to_push_back_the_ban_once_again-news-67678.php

Apple Watch shipments declined for second year in a row

2024 may have been a great year for Apple on the smartphone front, but its smartwatch shipments did not follow in the same footsteps. According to a report from Counterpoint Research, Apple Watch shipments declined by 19% in 2024. As per the report, Apple saw declining demand for its smartwatches in all regions except for India. Counterpoint Research Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker (Q4 2024) Apple saw a significant decline across North America, which has traditionally been Cupertino’s key growth driver. In addition, Q4 2024 marked the fifth consecutive quarter of declining Apple...

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Here's when the Sony Xperia 1 VII is coming

Sony announced the Xperia 1 VI on May 15 last year, and so you may be wondering when to expect its successor, the Xperia 1 VII, to become official. According to a new rumor out of Japan, the event will be taking place on exactly the same date: May 15. Not just that, but it will also become available in Japan on the same day. That's the good news. The bad news is that the global release is said to only be happening in July, unfortunately. Of course, as this is nothing but a rumor at this point, we can't be sure of its accuracy, however we wouldn't be surprised if it did pan out, as Sony has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_sony_xperia_1_vii_is_coming-news-67666.php

Google makes fun of Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Pro redesign

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have long been rumored to get a redesigned camera island, one that is more adequately described as a camera bar, extending almost all the way to the right side of the backs of these devices. The iPhone 17 Air is also getting a bar, even if it only has one camera. The only model that's apparently not receiving the same treatment is the 'vanilla' iPhone 17. Anyway, Google is apparently following mobile world rumors very closely, and so it's released a new ad making fun of Apple for copying it - of course implying that it did the camera bar concept...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_makes_fun_of_apples_rumored_iphone_17_pro_redesign-news-67665.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE's newly leaked specs paint a familiar picture

Samsung is rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 in early July, and they might be joined by the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (sometimes referred to as just the Flip FE). Today a new leak brings us the Flip7 FE's specs along with its projected pricing. So, the phone is said to come with a 6.7-inch internal folding screen of the LTPO Super AMOLED 2X variety, with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The cover display is identical to that of the Galaxy Z Flip6, measuring 3.4" diagonally. The Flip7 FE is allegedly powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_fes_newly_leaked_specs_paint_a_familiar_picture-news-67664.php

Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro is now available in Europe

Nothing unveiled the CMF Phone 2 Pro at the end of April, which is also when it went on pre-order. The device became available in India yesterday, and it's now also on open sale in Europe. [#InlinePriceWidget,13821,1#] The recommended retail price starts from £219/€249 for the version with 8/128GB of RAM/storage, and goes up to £250/€280 if you need 256GB of space. It's available in the US only through Nothing's Beta Program solely in the 8/256GB trim for $279. The CMF Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus, and Buds 2a are all also up for grabs, as are the CMF modular accessories for the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothings_cmf_phone_2_pro_is_now_available_in_europe-news-67663.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 certification reveals their battery capacities

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 in early July, and ahead of that the duo has undergone UL Demko certification in Denmark, which has revealed their battery capacities. The Fold7 has two batteries, 2,126 mAh and 2,146 mAh rated capacities, respectively, making for a total of 4,272 mAh. This is likely to be marketed as 4,400 mAh typical capacity by Samsung, which means the Fold7's battery capacity will be unchanged from that of its predecessor. Galaxy Z Fold7 (left) and Galaxy Z Flip7 (right) UL Demko certifications The Flip7's cells are 1,189...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_and_z_flip7_certification_reveals_their_battery_capacities-news-67654.php

iQOO Neo10 Pro+ is coming this month, here are more details about it

iQOO won't have any "S" devices this year, according to a new rumor out of China. Instead, the brand will release the Neo10 Pro+ for the Chinese market, which will be the only one in the range to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset when it launches later this month. The Neo10 Pro+ is rumored to have a flat screen with "2K" resolution, a 50 MP main camera with a 1/1.56-inch type sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, a plastic frame, a glass back, and a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging. Previous leaks have claimed the screen size is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo10_pro_is_coming_this_month_here_are_more_details_about_it-news-67649.php

Rumor: Samsung has started mass production of next-gen foldables, except for the tri-fold model

Samsung has been producing certain components for the upcoming Galaxy Z series since mid-February, claims leakster Max Jambor, and now mass production of the actual phones is starting. Max reports that the B7 display will measure 161.57 x 69.96mm. “B7” is an internal name for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, just like the B6 was the Z Flip6. That works out to a 176mm diagonal, slightly larger than the 170.3mm diagonal of the Z Flip6 (mind you this doesn’t account for the rounded corners). Indeed, the Z Flip7 is reported to have a 6.85” inner display, up from 6.7” on its predecessor, plus a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_samsung_has_started_mass_production_of_nextgen_foldables_except_for_the_trifold_model-news-67651.php

CMF Phone 2 Pro is now on sale in India

Nothing’s CMF Phone 2 Pro is now available in India. The budget device was announced last week and went on pre-order the same day. You can now scoop up the Phone 2 Pro directly from Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma and other retailers in India in Black, Light Green, Orange, and White colors. Pricing starts at INR 18,999 for the 8/128GB trim and INR 20,999 for the 8/256GB. There are several launch day offers, including an INR 1,000 bank offer and an INR 1,000 exchange bonus. This brings the price down to INR 16,999 and INR 18,999, respectively. CMF Phone 2 Pro is set to make its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_phone_2_pro_is_now_on_sale_in_india-news-67643.php

Skype is shutting down today

It's the end of the road for Skype as today marks the official retirement of the legendary communication platform. Existing Skype users can migrate to Microsoft Teams (free) with their Skype credentials, contacts, and chat history automatically transferring to the new platform. Skype users can export their data until January 2026, after which it will be permanently deleted. Microsoft’s official reasoning for shutting down Skype is “streamlining our free consumer communications offerings so we can more easily adapt to customer needs”. Microsoft Teams (free) does come with a few...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reminder__skype_is_shutting_down_today-news-67640.php

vivo introduces iQOO Buds 1i with 50h battery life

The vivo brand iQOO launched a new pair of TWS earbuds over the weekend, called Buds 1i. This audio accessory is similar to the vivo Buds 3i sold in China, but features a stylish yellow and black color option. The iQOO Buds 1i are available in both China and abroad, but there are two different variants. The model sold in Indonesia offers a 50-hour battery life, while consumers in the domestic market must settle for only 45 hours. Interestingly, the vivo Buds 3i are also available (only in China) in these two battery configurations, which means the company has merely introduced a new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_introduces_iqoo_buds_1i_with_50h_battery_life-news-67639.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 18

After a lengthy Galaxy A56 domination, each of the past three weeks has produced a different champion in our trending chart. This time around the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro ended up victorious, just edging out the newly announced CMF Phone 2 Pro. The popular Samsung mid-ranger ended up with the bronze medal. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13821, 1#] The OnePlus 13T slipped to fourth position, followed by the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. The Galaxy S25 Ultra lost two spots and is now sixth, ahead of the Poco X7 Pro. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max climbed to eighth, while the Galaxy A36 returns to the chart...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_18-news-67638.php

Weekly poll results: vivo X200 Ultra could have been a global hit, X200s would have done well

Last week’s poll shows that vivo has a hit on its hands with the X200 Ultra – which makes its reluctance to sell it globally even more confounding. Even the X200s did pretty okay, even though it’s a phone aimed at people who missed the original X200 launch. The vivo X200 Ultra had nearly half of the voters expressing their disappointment that the phone won’t be sold in their region. That is a lot of potential customers that vivo is ignoring – the X200 Pro is a great phone, but it’s not as great as the Ultra. A surprising number of people, one in five, are not discouraged so easily...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_vivo_x200_ultra_could_have_been_a_global_hit_x200s_would_have_done_well-news-67598.php

OnePlus Nord CE5 spotted in BIS certification

The OnePlus Nord CE5 has been making the rounds in the rumor mill for some time now. Just recently, we got a full specs leak, followed by a leaked render of the device. Now, the phone (under the CPH2717 model number) has also been spotted on the BIS certification website, hinting at an upcoming release. According to the source, we can probably expect an India launch sometime in June, which is a bit later than the previously suggested May release window. OnePlus Nord CE 5 ( CPH2717 ) has listed on BIS 🇮🇳 CertificationLaunch ~ June in IndiaGets :✅ Dimensity 8350✅ FHD+ 120Hz flat oled✅ 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce5_spotted_in_bis_certification-news-67637.php

Deals: Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra get price cuts, CMF Phone 2 Pro goes on pre-order

The Poco F7 Pro has been around for a month now and it already has a €100 discount. This model falls in the “flagship killer” category with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 6.67” 1440p+ display (12-bit, Dolby Vision). It has a 6,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging and goodies like an ultrasonic fingerprint reader. The camera is fairly basic, though, with a 50MP main (1/1.55”, OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide. Poco F7 Pro €100 off Read our review 12/256GB - €500 at Amazon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_poco_f7_pro_and_f7_ultra_get_price_cuts_cmf_phone_2_pro_goes_on_preorder-news-67628.php

Early Motorola Edge 70 renders show a very familiar design

The Motorola Edge 60 family has only been official for a little over a week now. Yet, the Edge 70 is seemingly already far enough in development to have its design revealed at least. Of course, this is not an official source, but if these early renders are to be believed, the Edge 70 looks extremely similar to the Edge 60. The phone features a dual-curved display on the front, an aluminum middle frame, and a vegan leather back with a gentle slope elevating into the triple camera island with an LED flash as the fourth module. Unfortunately, we don’t have any info on the phone’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_motorola_edge_70_renders_show_a_very_familiar_design-news-67634.php