Google Pixel 10 series will support WhatsApp voice and video calls via satellite

Google unveiled the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold a couple of days ago, but it seemingly forgot to announce a first-ever feature, which it only got to today. Namely, that these phones will be the first to offer support for placing WhatsApp voice and video calls via satellite connectivity. This feature was announced today, and it will start working on August 28, as you can see in the X post below. #Pixel10 has you covered on and off the grid 📍 Pixel devices will be the first to offer voice and video calls on @WhatsApp over a satellite network starting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_series_will_support_whatsapp_voice_and_video_calls_via_satellite-news-69178.php

Oppo Find X9 Pro full specs leak

Specs for Oppo's upcoming Find X9 Pro started leaking back in July, and today we have a purported full list of them. The phone is said to sport a 6.78-inch flat OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC at the helm paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. On the rear will be a 50 MP main camera using Sony's Lytia LYT-828 sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide using Samsung's ISOCELL JN5 sensor, and a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom using Samsung's ISOCELL HP5 sensor. For selfies there will be another 50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_pro_full_specs_leak-news-69175.php

Google officially admits that it's given up on tablets

Google's Pixel Tablet launched back in 2023, and it's been all crickets from the search giant since then on the tablet front. We've heard various reports about it having planned two more generations at least, but then we also heard those were canceled. Now, the company itself has finally acknowledged the situation and confirmed that it's given up on tablets "until it figures out a meaningful future for the category", according to a Bloomberg report, which goes on to say that "at least for the foreseeable future, Google doesn't imagine a scenario where users are carrying much more than...

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Here are the TechWoven cases for the iPhone 17 lineup

Apple's FineWoven cases have been a disaster in terms of reliability and so the company had to stop making them, but hasn't given up entirely - in fact, it's going to try again for the iPhone 17 family with the now rebranded TechWoven cases. The idea is the same - have a premium case lineup that doesn't involve leather. The TechWoven cases will be available in a variety of colors, as shown in the images below. They will be on offer for all four iPhone 17 devices, though colors may vary for different models. Apple TechWoven cases The cases have a dense, slightly textured weave...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_techwoven_cases_for_the_iphone_17_lineup-news-69167.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 leaks in official-looking renders

Yesterday official-looking renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra got leaked, and today the exact same thing happened for the Galaxy Tab S11. As a reminder, Samsung is expected to unveil both of these, along with the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, by the end of this year. The Galaxy Tab S11 has an 11-inch AMOLED screen with 2560x1600 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, and it's powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM and 128/256/512GB of storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 leaked renders It has a 13 MP rear camera and a 12 MP front-facing camera,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s11_leaks_in_officiallooking_renders-news-69155.php

The Trump phone changes its appearance ahead of launch

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone was announced alongside the Trump Mobile carrier in the US in June, when it was promised to arrive in August or September. In the meantime, the text has changed and now only says "later this year". The Trump T1 has already undergone some changes from its initial announcement - this bragged about it being "proudly designed and built in the US", but that has since turned into "proudly American" which means something completely different. This trend continues with the post from X that you can see below. 🚨 The wait is almost over!The T1 Phone is powerful, sleek,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_trump_phone_changes_its_appearance_ahead_of_launch-news-69148.php

Google Pixel Watch 4 is the first with satellite communication support

Yesterday during its big launch event Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 4 alongside the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The watch is powered by Qualcomm's newly announced Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chipset, and one of the perks of this chip is its support for Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network, aka satellite connectivity. So the Pixel Watch 4 should let you send and receive messages without a mobile carrier connection, provided you have some sort of plan that includes that. Its bigger battery provides an advertised 30 hours of use on the 41mm version and 40...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_4_is_the_first_with_satellite_communication_support-news-69151.php

Huawei is launching the Watch GT 6 series next month

Last month, a reliable tipster claimed that Huawei would unveil the Watch GT 6 series this year in September or October. Well, Huawei sort of corroborated that claim today as it announced a September 19 launch event in Paris. We say "sort of" since Huawei hasn't explicitly mentioned the Watch GT 6 series in its event announcement post on X, but the image included in the post shows two smartwatches, which confirms the Watch GT 6 lineup will be introduced at this September 19 event in Paris. Last year's Watch GT 5 series was also unveiled in September, and on the same date. Born for the...

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Sony Xperia 10 VII redesign revealed

To say that Sony is conservative about changing the design of its smartphones would be a laughable understatement - for anyone but the biggest Sony fans it's almost impossible to tell different generations apart. This, however, may change for its next mid-ranger, the Xperia 10 VII. According to a case maker on Amazon, Sony will be switching things up this time, with a different arrangement of its camera sensors compared to its predecessor which launched last year. Sony Xperia 10 VII new design Whereas the Xperia 10 VII has the two cameras arranged vertically, the Xperia 10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vii_redesign_revealed-news-69127.php

Google Photos gets AI-powered conversational editing

To accompany its unveiling of the Pixel 10 series, today Google has also announced a new feature for Google Photos. As rumored earlier this month, the app now has support for conversational AI-powered editing. This is coming first to the Pixel 10 line in the US. The functionality lets you simply describe the edits you want to make by text or voice in the Photos editor, and the changes will then magically appear. This is obviously powered by Google's Gemini. Since it's an open-ended experience, you don't have to indicate which tools you want to use. Just talk as you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_gets_aipowered_conversational_editing-news-69136.php

Google Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a announced

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is now official, and it features a couple of upgrades, none of which are on the design side. The new Pixel Watch looks exactly the same as its predecessor, but offers a better display, higher performance and longer battery life. Google also announced the Pixel Buds 2a - a pair of budget TWS buds that sit below the currently available Pixel Buds Pro 2. Pixel Watch 4 The watch comes in two variants, like before - 41mm and 45mm, with the display size being 1.2" and 1.4". Both displays are upgraded and can go up to 3,000 nits, matching other 2025 smartwatches like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_4_and_pixel_buds_2a_announced-news-69130.php

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL now spotted in the Geekbench database

Yesterday, a Reddit user uploaded a shot purportedly showing the unannounced Google Pixel 10 Pro XL's AnTuTu score next to the Pixel 9 Pro XL's. The next-gen phone managed a better score overall, but with some weird misses, most notably in the GPU department. Now, the same user has seemingly run Geekbench 6 on the same two devices, and you can see the results below. The Pixel 10 Pro XL manages a single-core score of 2,296 and a multi-core score of 6,203, versus its predecessor's 1,889 and 4,247, respectively. It is thus a massive improvement, especially in the multi-core score -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_pro_xl_now_spotted_in_the_geekbench_database-news-69110.php

Apple's entire iPhone 17 family to be made in India for the US market from the beginning

For a while now, Apple has been diligently working towards reducing its manufacturing dependence on China, and it looks like this is finally going to pay off in a big way. According to a new report, the iPhone 17 family will also be made in India from the beginning - in fact, production has already started ahead of the rumored early September unveiling. Leaked image showing iPhone 17 family dummy units The devices it will sell in the US will be sourced from India, in order to avoid the US government's new tariffs on Chinese-made goods. To achieve this, Apple has expanded iPhone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_full_iphone_17_family_to_be_made_in_india_for_the_us_market_from_the_beginning-news-69105.php

Made by Google event: what to expect

Google gang, the wait is almost over – the next generation of Pixel phones are around the corner. With so many leaks in the build-up to the unveiling, it feels like they are already official. They aren’t - yet. Here’s a summary of everything we’ve seen and heard so far. The Google Pixel 10 family By the way, you can watch the Pixel 10 series unveiling here. The event starts at 5 PM UTC and will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Lando Norris, Stephen Curry, the Jonas Brothers and more will be in attendance. A new chipset that can change everything Pixels are famous for their cameras,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/made_by_google_event_what_to_expect-news-69107.php

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 announced with minor performance gains

Qualcomm’s newest 7-series chipset is here and it brings some minor updates compared to its predecessor. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (SM7750-AB) is a direct successor to last year’s SD 7s Gen 3 and offers a virtually unchanged Kryo CPU with the same 1+3+4 core architecture. The 1x Prime Cortex-A720 core is now clocked at 2.7 GHz compared to 2.5GHz on the 7s Gen 3. The clock speeds on the 3x Cortex-A720 (2.4GHz) units and 4x Cortex-A520 (1.8GHz) modules remain unchanged. Qualcomm says you can expect a 7% performance gain in CPU tasks. The new chip does get an updated Adreno GPU, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_7s_gen_4_announced_-news-69113.php

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G review

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Here’s another look at the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

The upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 Lite can’t catch a break from leaking. After its eye-catching pink colorway emerged earlier today, the device has now appeared in a set of renders. The design of the Tab S10 Lite is very much in line with the rest of the Tab S10 models. The device in the images is seen in the gray color, though we’re also expecting a silver option and the previously mentioned pink one. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite We already have a solid grasp of what to expect from the Tab S10 Lite, thanks to detailed specs leak from two weeks ago. Tab S10 Lite should launch with a...

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Realme P4 5G price in India revealed ahead of launch

Realme’s latest P series phones are scheduled to launch in India on August 20. Just days ahead of the unveiling, the Chinese manufacturer has gone ahead and revealed the starting price of the base Realme P4 5G. In a post on social media, Realme India’s Chief Marketing Officer, Francis Wong shared the pricing details for the Realme P4 5G handset. The upcoming handset will be priced at INR 17,499 ($200) in India. However, the above mentioned pricing is expected to be the price inclusive of offers. The phone is likely to be priced closer to INR 20,000 ($230). Wong compared the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_p4_5g_price_in_india_revealed_ahead_of_launch-news-69091.php

Report: Apple to switch up its iPhone launch cycle with the 18 series

While we’re just weeks away from the launch of the iPhone 17 series, rumors about the next generation of iPhones are continuing to make their way in. The latest report from ET News suggests that Apple is looking to switch up its iPhone launch cycle, starting with the iPhone 18 series. Cupertino will reportedly have two separate iPhone launch events for the iPhone 18 series. The first keynote will be held in September 2026 and will see the debut of the iPhone 18 Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and the long-rumored foldable iPhone. The vanilla iPhone 18 will be relegated to a second event in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_to_switch_up_its_iphone_launch_cycle_with_the_18_series_-news-69083.php

Projector in a tablet? Blackview Active 12 Pro 5G review

Much like smartphones, most tablets nowadays have settled on a uniform look. Regardless of the manufacturer, you're getting an aluminum unibody chassis with flat sides and thin display bezels. But the rugged tablet scene is different and Blackview's latest offering is the epitome of this crazy sub-genre. The BlackView Active 12 Pro 5G tablet is an imposing device that's meant to be used outdoors, away from the safety of your home. It certainly passes the rugged tablet eye test, but it’s not just an extra chunky device with a huge battery. Blackview Active 12 Pro specs at a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackview_active_12_pro_tablet_review-news-69080.php

Blackview Active 12 Pro tablet hands-on

Introduction Much like smartphones, most tablets nowadays have settled on a uniform look. Regardless of the manufacturer, you're getting an aluminum unibody chassis with flat sides and thin display bezels. But the rugged tablet scene is different and Blackview's latest offering is the epitome of this crazy sub-genre. Active 12 Pro is an imposing device that's meant to be used outdoors, away from the safety of your home. It certainly passes the rugged tablet eye test, but it’s not just an extra chunky device with a huge battery. Blackview Active 12 Pro specs at a glance: ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackview_active_12_pro_tablet_handson_-news-69080.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 33

The Samsung Galaxy A56 returned as the champion in our trending chart this week, followed by the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The bronze medal went to a brand new entry, however, as newly announced vivo V60 got quite a lot of attention. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] The champion from the previous two weeks, the Redmi 15 5G is down to fourth, as the Galaxy A17 stepped down to fifth. The Poco M7 is another new face in sixth, followed by the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and its M7 Plus sibling. The Galaxy A36 completes this edition of the chart as Samsung wrestled back the momentum from...

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Weekly poll: which, if any, of the Redmi 15 models would you buy or recommend to someone else?

A couple of weeks ago, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi 15 series. There are two 4G models and there will be two 5G ones – the Redmi 15C 5G is late to the party, but it’s on the way. We know that these are not glamorous, but they are competent phones on the cheap – would you buy one for yourself or recommend it to a family member? Which one? Let’s start with the Redmi 15 5G. This one is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, a 6nm chip with ARMv8 era cores and an Adreno 619 GPU. Other than that, it’s basically identical to the 4G variant. Redmi 15 5G The Redmi 15 4G uses the Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_which_if_any_of_the_redmi_15_models_would_you_buy_or_recommend_to_someone_else-news-68994.php

Weekly poll results: the ringer is off all the time for many, others switch manually

Last week, we asked you whether you keep your phone ringer on and, if you do, what ringtone do you use. As we suspected, the “ringer on all the time” option was the less common choice, but it’s still how a quarter of voters use their phone daily. Then there is a nearly dead-even split between those who keep their phones on vibrate all the time and those who switch manually. Of the latter, some are lucky enough to still have a physical switch, but there will be fewer and fewer such phones as time goes by. Whether by switch or by using the settings, people who toggle their ringers based...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_ringer_is_off_all_the_time_for_many_others_switch_manually-news-68998.php

Android will soon become better at backing up your data

An APK teardown of the Google Play Services app, version 26.32.31 beta reveals some interesting details about phone backups. It hints at a new feature that Google will likely implement in the near future that would let you choose more folders to back up. Everyone who is using automatic online backup knows that not all data is backed up. You do get your photos and videos up in the cloud along with settings and some user data, but not everything. For instance, some apps have encrypted data and can't be backed up. Currently, you can't back up other folders, like your "Downloads"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_will_soon_become_better_at_backing_up_your_data-news-69078.php

This is the Doogee S200 Ultra launching soon with dual display and 11,000 mAh Si/C battery, Fire 3 will tag along

Last month, we told you about the Doogee S200 Max featuring dual displays. Now we've learned from a reliable source that Doogee is planning to add another smartphone to the S200 series with two displays next week, and it's called the Doogee S200 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget,14076,1#] Our source tells us that the Doogee S200 Ultra will have a 6.72" FullHD+ 120Hz LCD on the front and a 1.32" 60Hz multi-functional circular AMOLED screen on the back with a 466x466-pixel resolution. The secondary display will let you check the time, notifications, and control music. The rear of the Doogee...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/doogee_s200_ultra_fire_3_specs_price_images-news-69077.php