Apple loses in court, has to stop charging developers for payments outside of the App Store

Apple's request for a stay on a US court's ruling has been denied, so it has to immediately stop charging developers for payments made outside of the App Store. The company filed an emergency motion last month seeking a stay on a ruling in April, which found Apple in "willful violation" of a 2021 injunction that barred it from forcing anticompetitive pricing. It's also filed an appeal against that ruling, which is yet to be finalized, so things could still change in the future. Apple’s stay is denied by the 9th Circuit Court. The long national nightmare of the Apple tax is ended.May next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_loses_in_court_has_to_stop_charging_developers_for_payments_outside_of_the_app_store-news-68150.php

WhatsApp will give you the option to let others share your status updates

The latest feature that WhatsApp is working on is the ability for you to allow others to share your status updates. This is now live in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, which means it will probably make it to the non-beta track in the next few weeks or months. The feature is pretty self-explanatory, really. The main point here is that this will be off by default. So if you want to let others share your status updates, you will have to turn that on during the creation of each status update. And when someone shares your status, you will be notified. However, viewers of the shared...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_give_you_the_option_to_let_others_share_your_status_updates-news-68148.php

Sony reportedly cancelling some Xperia 1 VII pre-orders without notice

Shortly after Sony announced the Xperia 1 VII flagship phone, the company launched a pre-order campaign in many European countries with a free set of Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones.. However, some users on Reddit are reporting an issue with the pre-orders. Many customers are finding out that their order is being cancelled without any prior notice or explanation. A few claim that they were told to place another order, but since the free headphones promo had just expired they might not be receiving them. The reports come from all over the continent, including the Netherlands,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_is_cancelling_xperia_1_vii_preorders_without_notice_or_explanation-news-68149.php

Amazon US Father's Day deals drop Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch7 prices, Galaxy Buds also on offer

A couple of days ago, we posted about a Father’s Day deal from Amazon US on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. But if dad already has a phone he likes, you can pick up something to accessorize it with – a new smartwatch, for example. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is built for durability and long battery life. It has advanced health tracking features like ECG. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra There is only one version – a 4G-connected 47mm watch. This allows it to work independently of a phone, whether to track exercise outside or because dad forgot his phone. This offer comes bundled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_us_fathers_day_deals_drop_galaxy_watch_ultra_watch7_prices_galaxy_buds_also_on_offer-news-68100.php

Samsung's Galaxy Watches now detect sleep apnea in 36 more countries

Today, Samsung has proudly announced that it's massively expanding the availability of sleep apnea detection on its Galaxy Watches. This will now be available in 36 more countries (34 of which are in Europe), bringing the global total to 70 countries and territories. Here's the full list: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_watches_now_detect_sleep_apnea_in_36_more_countries-news-68122.php

Apple has a 45W MagSafe charger in the works

Apple updated its MagSafe charger with the launch of the iPhone 16 series last September, and it seems Cupertino will once again offer a new version with the next generation of iPhones this fall. As spotted by 91 Mobiles, Apple has two new MagSafe chargers in the works, with both receiving certification from Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC). Apple A3502 MagSafe charger The A3503 model of the charger features a 2m cable, while the A3502 gets a shorter 1m cord. While the new versions look just like their predecessor on the outside, the chargers support the Wireless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_has_a_45w_magsafe_charger_in_the_works-news-68131.php

Smartphone shipments in LATAM fall 4% in Q1 2025, Samsung and Xiaomi in the lead

The Latin American smartphone market declined by 4% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, ending a six-quarter growth streak. The region reached 33.7 million shipments, down from 34.9 million last year. Brazil showed a rather modest growth of 3% during the period. Brazil is also the region's biggest market, accounting for 38% of the total smartphone sales. Mexico is the second-biggest market, with 22% of the shipments, but sales dipped by 18%. This sharp decline is likely due to increased competition in 2024, which forced aggressive device renewal. The Central America region ranks third,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_shipments_in_latam_fall_4_in_q1_2025_due_to_fear_of_tariffs-news-68119.php

Motorola Razr 2025/Razr 60 in for review

Say hello to the Motorola Razr 2025, the "entry-level" folding phone from Moto for the North American market that is known as Motorola Razr 60 elsewhere. But there's nothing entry-level about the way this one looks and feels. Shipping in four unique PANTONE colors with different finishes, the Razr 2025 costs $700 and is available in a single 8/256GB configuration. The box includes a USB cable. You get a choice of the PANTONE Gibraltar Sea with a nylon finish on the back, PANTONE Spring Bud and Parfait Pink with a leather finish, and our Lightest Sky, which has an acetate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_2025_in_for_review-news-68123.php

Oppo Reno14 F is coming, here are its main specs

Oppo launched the Reno14 and Reno14 Pro in China last month, and is bringing them to international markets soon - rumor has it the introduction will take place in July. But it now looks like they won't be the only members of the family outside of China. Instead, they will be joined by the Reno14 F, which will unsurprisingly act as the successor to the Reno13 F launched in January. The Reno14 F has already received a bunch of certifications worldwide (in Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Europe), indicating a wide release. Oppo Reno14 F certifications The phone has the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno14_f_is_coming_here_are_its_main_specs-news-68112.php

Honor MagicPad 3 specs leak, revealing a controversial display change

Honor launched the MagicPad 2 tablet in July of last year, and so you may be expecting a successor to arrive pretty soon, and you'd be right, as it turns out. According to a new rumor out of China, the MagicPad 3 is on its way, and will be officially unveiled by the end of this month. Additionally, its main specs have been outed. Honor MagicPad 2 It's said to sport a 13.2" LCD screen with a high refresh rate. The exact one isn't mentioned but since the MagicPad 2's display had 144 Hz, we assume this will remain the same. The MagicPad 3 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicpad_3_specs_leak_revealing_a_controversial_display_change-news-68110.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 unveiling location outed

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 in early July at its next Unpacked event, according to a previous rumor, and today we have yet another rumor talking about the location that the company has chosen. According to this report from its home of Korea, the next Unpacked event will take place in New York City. We still don't have an exact date rumored, only "early July". Samsung last unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 in New York in 2022, but that was a virtual event. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Ultra teaser The last time it chose New York for a physical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_and_z_flip7_unveiling_location_outed-news-68111.php

Samsung Galaxy A17 to borrow a camera feature from its higher-end siblings

Samsung launched the Galaxy A16 back in October, and it's now working on its successor, the Galaxy A17. While we're most likely still a few months away from this model's introduction, a new rumor out of Korea today has some good news for those looking forward to its release. Apparently, the Galaxy A17's main camera will have optical image stabilization (OIS). Once a feature exclusive to flagships, this has trickled down Samsung's Galaxy A series of mid-rangers in the past few years, and now it seems like it's ready to make it to one of its entry-level devices as well. To keep costs down,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a17_to_borrow_a_camera_feature_from_its_higherend_siblings-news-68109.php

Apple could drop features like AirDrop in the EU

Apple was hit with a €500 million fine by the European Commission (EC) back in April over breaches to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Cupertino has since appealed the decision. John Gruber from Daring Fireball shared Apple’s full official statement, which could signal a potential turning point for Apple users in the EU. At Apple, we design our technology to work seamlessly together, so it can deliver the unique experience our users love and expect from our products. The EU’s interoperability requirements threaten that foundation, while creating a process that is unreasonable, costly, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_could_drop_features_like_airdrop_in_the_eu_-news-68090.php

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge teardown video reveals all

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge came out last month after much anticipation, and today it's been torn down on video by Zack at JerryRigEverything. The phone is easily opened through the back after applying some heat to the adhesive and then using a suction cup. Inside there are a lot of screws as you may expect. The vibration motor is super thin, but interestingly the waterproofing membrane over the speaker is tilted at an angle because of the phone's thinness. Battery removal is very easy, perhaps the easiest system on the market, which debuted on the other S25 devices. Obviously, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_edge_teardown_video_reveals_all-news-68092.php

Honor Magic V5 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version

The Honor Magic V5 has surfaced in the Geekbench database with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, specifically the so-called “Leading Version”. This version runs its two prime cores at 4.47GHz instead of the usual 4.32GHz and is also used in phones like the Honor GT Pro. Here is the Geekbench 6.4.0 result from the MHG-AN00: Honor Magic V5 (MHG-AN00) results from Geekbench 6.4.0 This is one of the model numbers associated with the Magic V5. Another is the MBH-AN10, which we saw in a CMIIT certification that confirmed the 6,100mAh battery. The V5 will be “the thinnest and lightest”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v5_spotted_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_8_elite_leading_version-news-68084.php

RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro's launch date officially announced, chipset revealed

RedMagic's Nova tablet launched last year and now the brand is almost ready to introduce a new tablet, which may or may not be the Nova's successor. Its name approximately translates from Chinese as RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro, and it's going to get official on June 11. RedMagic Tablet 3 Pro official images As you can see, it looks very gaming-y, as all RedMagic products, so it definitely fits nicely within its roster. On the back there's a confirmation of the fact that this tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, as well as the fact that it has a vapor chamber. With...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_tablet_3_pros_launch_date_officially_announced_chipset_revealed-news-68085.php

Google Pixel 10 series launch date leaks

Google introduced the Pixel 9 series of smartphones on August 13, last year, and it has at one point in the past been rumored to launch the Pixel 10 devices earlier. A new rumor today comes to contradict that, revealing the fact that the Pixel 10 devices will actually be getting official on exactly the same date as their predecessors: August 13. Apparently, 13 is a lucky number for Google - if this rumor pans out, of course. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL The Pixel 10 handsets will be powered by Google's Tensor G5 chipset, the first one in the line that will be manufactured by TSMC and not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_series_launch_date_leaks-news-68074.php

Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1) colors and prices leak

Nothing is unveiling its first-ever proper flagship device, the Phone (3), in July, and today its colorways and prices have purportedly been outed by a tipster over on X. According to this source, the Nothing Phone (3) will come in black and white, and will start at $799 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will go up to $899 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro The base price is similar to what Nothing CEO Carl Pei teased a while back - £800. However, it's interesting to see this leak referencing US dollar pricing - we have to wonder, does this mean...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3_colors_and_prices_leak-news-68073.php

Apple appeals EU's Digital Markets Act on privacy basis

Following the Digital Markets Act, Apple argues against the EU's interoperability requirements, citing privacy concerns for its EU users. Apple faces a $570 million fine as it's yet to comply with the new regulation, but in its official appeal the company says the act might be exploited by other firms and expose sensitive user data. Aside from the usual claims that the EU's regulations create an "unreasonably costly" process that "stifles innovation," Apple claims that data-hungry companies are requesting sensitive user information, which Apple should give up as per the EU's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_appeals_against_eus_digital_markets_act_on_privacy_basis-news-68070.php

Infinix Smart 10 leaked image brings specs along too

Infinix is apparently working on the Smart 10, a 4G-only entry-level smartphone due to launch very soon. Today, its specs have been leaked alongside the image you can see below. The Smart 10 is rumored to come with a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging. The phone is powered by the Unisoc T615 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has an 8 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP selfie camera. It runs Android 15 Go Edition with Infinix's XOS 15.1.0 on top. It has dual speakers, and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_smart_10_leaked_image_brings_specs_along_too-news-68068.php

OnePlus 13s in for review

Today we have with us the OnePlus 13s. While we can't share all the details yet, we can show off the exterior and talk about some of the features of this upcoming device. The first thing we should say is that this is not the retail packaging. The fancy black box is just for showing on camera but if you place an order for the phone you'll just be getting the red box you see inside. The OnePlus 13s will come in three colors, black, green, and pink that we have here. The green model is exclusive to India while the pink makes the 13s the first OnePlus phone to ship in this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13s_in_for_review-news-68058.php

Honor Magic V5 tipped to bring 20% battery capacity boost

Honor is expected to launch Magic V5 soon, and the device was already certified by CMIIT. The phone with model number MHB-AN10 has a minimal 5,950 mAh battery capacity, which, according to tipsters, translates to a typical 6,100 mAh battery capacity. If this is really the case, the Magic V5 will get an almost 20% bigger battery than its predecessor, which was already among the foldables with the largest battery packs. It will also slightly edge the upcoming vivo X Fold5, which is rumored to sport a 6,000 mAh dual-cell. In fact, the leakster replied in comments that the Magic V5 will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v5_battery_capacity_could_increase_20-news-68060.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 22

A very familiar name returned to the top of our trending chart in week 22 - the Galaxy A56 returning to a position it held for almost two months after its announcement. The Galaxy S25 Edge gained a spot to get the silver medal this time, while Honor's new mid-range star - the 400 Pro completed the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13798, 1#] The Galaxy S25 Ultra took fourth, making it three Samsung phones in the leading quartet as the Infinix GT 30 Pro slid to fifth. The 15S Pro remains the best placed Xiaomi phone, but it's only sixth now after its victory last week. Behind it are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_22-news-68059.php

Realme GT 7 and 7T go global, first Nothing Phone (3) teaser, Week 22 in review

The Galaxy A57, which is expected in Q1 of 2026, will likely use a new Exynos 1680 chipset. The Exynos 1680 allegedly has the model designation S5E8865 and the codename Terra. No other details are known about it yet, but it is probably safe to assume that it will use an Xclipse GPU just like its predecessor. We saw the first glimpse of the Nothing Phone (3). More specifically, a macro shot of a part of the phone. Not much we can get from it, but perfectly in line with Nothing's style. Motorola's Moto G family is soon going to get another member, the Moto G96. It will be powered by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_7_and_7t_go_global_first_nothing_phone_3_teaser_week_22_in_review-news-68038.php

Weekly poll: would you buy the Honor 400? What about the Honor 400 Pro?

Honor’s new 400 and 400 Pro phones went on sale on Friday last week – did you buy one? Do you plan to? Let’s talk about this new pair of phones equipped with 200MP cameras. The duo features 200MP 1/1.4” sensors with OIS in their main cameras, plus 50MP selfie cameras – both are capable of 4K video recording. There’s also a 12MP ultra-wide on each with a 112° lens with autofocus, enabling macro mode. Honor 400 Pro The Honor 400 Pro stands out with a dedicated tele camera – a 50MP 1/2.0” sensor with an OIS-enabled 3x lens. The 200MP main will do well at 2x, but image quality...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_would_you_buy_the_honor_400_what_about_the_honor_400_pro-news-68018.php

Deals: the Galaxy S25 series comes with a free tablet, Google Pixels heavily discounted

Amazon UK is offering a free Galaxy Tab A9+ with its whole flagship line – but that’s just the cherry on top. There are discounts across the board and you also get £100 Samsung Credit with each phone. This offer ends on June 26 – more details on how to claim the tablet here. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra deal is pretty wild – the phone is £150 off, then you get an additional £150 off at checkout. This drops the price of the 256GB model to below £1,000. Don’t forget about the free tablet and Samsung Credit either. But the price is interesting because £1,000 is how much you would spend on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_galaxy_s25_series_comes_with_a_free_tablet_google_pixels_heavily_discounted-news-68043.php

Weekly poll results: Sony Xperia 1 VII has stalwart supporters but the high price will deter most

The Sony Xperia 1 VII will not help Sony grow out of its niche market position – last week’s poll makes it pretty clear that £1,400/€1,500 is too much for a non-folding flagship, especially one with only 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The Mark 7 offers a unique combination of features, but as one commenter points out, many of them aren’t exactly expensive – the microSD card slot and the 3.5mm headphone jack don’t add much to the production cost. The same goes for the flat display without a notch or punch hole. To be clear, while some people really value those features, they don’t justify a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_sony_xperia_1_vii_has_stalwart_supporters_but_the_high_price_will_deter_most-news-68022.php

Trump's tariffs will stay in effect until June 9, Apple still in limbo

Shortly after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs were announced, the court blocked them, along with the ones imposed when he stepped into office. However, after a subsequent appeal, the tariffs are back in effect, at least until June 9. According to the court, the Emergency Economic Powers Act doesn't grant the president power to control trade. That's Congress territory. But after the ruling today, the tariffs are reinstated until June 9, when both parties are supposed to file their arguments regarding the case, and only then will the court give a permanent ruling. Apple is one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trumps_tariffs_will_stay_into_effect_until_june_9_apple_still_in_limbo-news-68050.php