It's fine: all Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL phones have LTPO displays

Crisis averted – it turns out that the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL units sold in India, Malaysia and Singapore do indeed have LTPO displays, the same Super Actua panels that the rest of the world is getting. Google has updated the specs listed on the support page that caused this confusion. There’s more good news – all Pixel 9 phones support Wi-Fi 7 in all regions. This includes the vanilla Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google fixed the mistake in the specs listings and added a note that operation in the 6GHz band is available only in regions where local regulations allow it....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/its_fine_all_pixel_9_pro_and_9_pro_xl_phones_have_ltpo_displays-news-64169.php

Google Pixel 9 in for review

This is the Pixel 9 - the most affordable ticket to Google's latest AI goodies. It's also a very competent yet reasonably compact Android phone, which is not too common these days. This year's Pixels ship in a recycled paper box with a sleeve. There's a USB-C cable in the box and that's that. We also have the €40 official Pixel 9 case, which is available in six colors. It fits perfectly snug on the phone, especially around the camera bar. Upfront it isn't too intrusive. It's a soft silicone but it doesn't turn out your pocket when you take the phone off like some cheap ones...

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Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is now available in Europe

Xiaomi made the Smart Band 9 official last month in China, and today it's become available in Europe. You can purchase one from the Xiaomi online store. It's priced at £34.99 in the UK and €39.99 in the Eurozone. You can have it in Arctic Blue, Glacier Silver, Midnight Black, and Mystic Rose. In the EU you can get a pair of Redmi Buds 4 Active TWS earbuds for just €1.99 until September 13, if you purchase them together with the Smart Band 9. That deal doesn't seem to be available in the UK, however. The Smart Band 9 has a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with 60 Hz refresh rate, 1,200-nit...

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Samsung SmartThings Family Care wants to help caregivers

Samsung has introduced SmartThings Family Care, aimed at caregivers. The company says about 1 in 3 adults in the US provides some form of caregiving, according to the Mayo Clinic. This means there's a need for tech-based solutions to ease the caregiving load, and that's exactly what SmartThings Family Care is for. This is a new service available for US-based owners of Samsung smartphones. It goes live tomorrow, and it's tailored to the aging population along with those who are in need of assistance with their daily activities. Family Care "harnesses SmartThings, Samsung's global...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_smartthings_family_care_is_aimed_at_caregivers-news-64148.php

Beats Studio Pro get three limited edition colors thanks to Kim Kardashian

Beats is launching a limited edition run of three new colors for the Beats Studio Pro headphones. These are developed in collaboration with Kim Kardashian. The three hues are "inspired by Kardashian's signature palette", and are called Moon, Dune, and Earth. These "rich hues" coupled with the Beats Studio Pro design "create an elevated listening experience with style in mind", Beats says. They are available for $349 today in the US at Apple, Amazon, and select Apple Stores in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Thailand. You can also get them...

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Apple rumored to be working on a tabletop robot device

Apple is reportedly looking for a larger share of the smart home device and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests we may see a tabletop robot device from the brand as early as 2026. The device reportedly features an iPad-style display attached to a robotic arm that can spin 360 degrees. Apple's tabletop device would be able to control smart home devices and be used to attend video conferences while also serving as a home security monitor. It will reportedly feature integration with Siri and Apple Intelligence while running a customized version of iPadOS. Speculative render for Apple's...

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