Samsung to further cut production of memory chips to stem the losses

Samsung Device Solutions (DS), the division in charge of the lucrative chip production business, posted a loss in the first quarter of this year, its first quarter in the red since 2009. Unfortunately, the rest of this year isn’t looking good either, so Samsung is slashing production targets. The operating loss in Q1 was KRW 4.6 trillion, which was lowered to KRW 4.36 trillion in Q2. The loss for Q3 will be around KRW 4.0 trillion ($2.95 billion), predicts analyst Kim Dong-won from KB Securities. Other analysts are forecasting smaller loses for Q3 – KRW 3.7 trillion, according to Kim...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_further_cut_production_of_memory_chips_to_stem_the_losses-news-60087.php

Google Pixel 8 unboxed on video two days before the official launch

Google will unveil the new Pixel 8 series later this week (on Wednesday, October 4), but there have been so many leaks that the phones feel like they are already official. The leaks include photos of the retail package for the Pixel 8. Want to know what’s in the box? Check out this YouTube short: The video was posted by PBKreviews, a channel that usually focuses on disassembly videos and drop tests rather than leaks. Anyway, it shows the contents of the box: a USB C to C cable, a USB C to A adapter, a quick start guide and the phone itself. Photos of a Pixel 8 box from a...

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Oppo Find N3 Flip appears on Geekbench ahead of global launch

The Find N3 Flip from Oppo made its debut in China back in late August and it’s now expected to go global soon. Ahead of that, we have the global Find N3 Flip on Geekbench with a different identifier (CPH2519) compared to the Chinese model which goes by PHT110. Oppo Find N3 Flip global unit on Geekbench Looking at the Geekbench listing, we get confirmation that the device is still equipped with the Dimensity 9020 chipset and 12 GB RAM. We can assume the rest of the spec sheet will be identical to the Find N3 Flip launched in China. It also boots Android 13, presumably with ColorOS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n3_flip_appears_on_geekbench_ahead_of_global_launch-news-60085.php

The iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S23 Ultra drop test raises questions over titanium strength

Can we agree that drop tests are irresponsible, cruel on the phones, and amazingly viewable content? As these go, this might be the best around, featuring the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra against the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both phones's rear and front glass cracked on the first drop, but while the Galaxy S23 Ultra kept accumulating small amounts of damage, the iPhone 15 Pro Max got worse far faster. Here's the full video.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_15_pro_max_loses_a_drop_test_against_the_galaxy_s23_ultra-news-60084.php

Apple acknowledges iPhone 15 Pro series overheating issues, promises fix

It wouldn’t be a proper iPhone launch without a bit of controversy and this year there have been numerous reports of overheating iPhone 15 Pro series models. Apple has now acknowledged the issue and is actively working on a fix with an upcoming software update. We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected. The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity. We have also found a bug in iOS 17 that is impacting some users and will be addressed in a software...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_comments_on_iphone_15_pro_series_overheating_issues_promises_fix_-news-60083.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 39

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max extended its reign in our trending chart in week 39 and just last week it's followed by the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in third as newly announced Xiaomi 13T Pro came just short of making the podium. We then have the other member of the new duo, the vanilla 13T, placed fifth. The Samsung Galaxy A54 is up to sixth, pushing the Redmi Note 13 Pro to seventh. The Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Pro are now down to eight and ninth, respectively, while the Redmi Note 12 completes this installment of the chart. The iPhone 15 Pro Max's rule now spans...

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