WhatsApp will support 1,024 participants per group

In case you love WhatsApp groups but feel that the main problem with them is that they just can't get large enough - good news! The service is currently working on adding support for up to 1,024 participants for each group. If that doesn't sound hellish to you, then you'll be happy to know that you should expect this feature to roll out to everyone soon. Currently, it's in beta testing, with some beta testers seeing it, while most aren't. Previously, WhatsApp added support for 512-member groups back in June, and now this has been upped even further to twice that. If you have the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_support_1024_participants_per_group-news-56108.php

Google Pixel 7 disassembly teardown shows it's slightly easier to repair than the Pixel 7 Pro

The Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will go on sale later this week (in select markets only). So, let’s say you buy one – Google will supply you with 3 OS updates and 5 years of security patches. But what if something breaks? The teardown video by PBKreviews examines the Pixel 7 and its repairability. The smaller Google phone was rated 6/10 on the repairability scale. While not as good as the new iPhone 14 (7/10), it does beat out the cheaper iPhone SE 2022 (5.5/10). However, there is not much change from last year – the Pixel 6 also got a 6/10 score. And for the same reasons too. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7_disassembly_teardown_shows_its_slightly_easier_to_repair_than_the_pixel_7_pro-news-56101.php

Rumors point to 6.1” notched LCD screen on next iPhone SE model

A new report from MacRumors based on information from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young suggests the next generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch LCD with a notch. Young is confident that Apple will introduce its next SE model in 2024 though his report does not confirm that the device will come with Face ID as it may instead feature a side-mounted Touch ID scanner for cost-cutting purposes. The upcoming fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to reuse the iPhone XR design though if it does not bring Face ID the notch will likely be less pronounced since it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumors_point_to_61_notched_lcd_screen_on_next_iphone_se_model_-news-56099.php

Honor X40 GT to arrive on October 13 with a Snapdragon 888

The Honor X40 series is getting a GT variant, a rumor suggested last week. Today we know it was true, as the company officially introduced it with a teaser and a launch date. The smartphone will arrive this Thursday, October 13, and will have a Snapdragon 888. The official teaser also revealed three cameras in a huge circular camera setup on the back, lined in an X-formation with the LED flash. Honor X40 GT official posters The front of the phone will have a single punch hole in the center and we are pretty confident the panel is an OLED, given how the less powerful and cheaper...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x40_gt_to_arrive_on_october_13_with_a_snapdragon_888-news-56098.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 40

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max's reign in our trending chart came to an end this week. The newly announced Google Pixel 7 Pro is the phone most talked about in the past seven days, while another newcomer - the Xiaomi 12T Pro completes the rostrum. The vanilla Pixel 7 came in fourth, pushing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra all the way down to fifth position. Yet another newly announced phone - the Infinix Zero Ultra - takes the sixth position, placing just ahead of the Galaxy A53. The ancient iPhone X is somewhat shockingly the only other Apple smartphone in the top 10 and it even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_40-news-56096.php

Hot take: Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro lack in innovation, Pixel Watch has big shoes to fill

In typical Google fashion, leaks of Google’s next-generation hardware were aplenty, only this time Google didn’t wait to reveal its fall lineup – instead teasing early renders during Google I/O in May. The Pixel event wrapped Thursday morning, but there were no surprises left to announce if you were following leaks in past few weeks. We have a new Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and we got a glimpse of Google’s upcoming Pixel Tablet. The launch event took place live and in-person with some pre-recorded segments. While it was nice to see a live event, I feel like a...

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