Here are Google's Black Friday deals, going live this Thursday

Today Google has published its Black Friday deals that will become available through its online store in the US this Thursday - because starting Black Friday deals on a Thursday makes perfect sense (and it's not even that Thursday, it's the one the week before). Anyway, scheduling shenanigans aside, we're all for deals, and Google has some nice ones lined up. You will be able to save $400 on the Pixel Fold and get it for $1,399. Or save $200 on the Pixel 8 Pro, which will be $799. Or save $150 on the Pixel 8, which will go for $549. The Pixel 7a will be yours for only $374, down from the...

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Sony Xperia 10 V gets Android 14 update

Following the Android 14 release on the Xperia 1V, Sony is now seeding the latest version of Android to its midrange Xperia 10 V. The new update brings several new customization options including new lock screen shortcuts, expanded font selection, Nearby Share with support for Windows 10 PCs and added compatibility with the Find My Device app. The update also brings the improved security and privacy options found in Android 14 as well as the new battery settings. Sony Xperia 10 V Android 14 update The new update bears the 68.1.A.2.93 identifier is now seeding across Europe and...

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 leaks in official-looking renders

Samsung's Galaxy Xcover line of ruggedized smartphones will soon get a new member, following up the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro from mid-2022. It's apparently going to be called Galaxy Xcover 7, and some official-looking renders of it have been leaked today. The name leaves room for a Pro version to either launch alongside it or at some later point. The Xcover 7, as you can see, has a single rear camera and a rugged build. The rear panel is allegedly user-removable too. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 leaked renders On the left side, there's the customizable Xcover button, which you can use...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_7_leaks_in_officiallooking_renders-news-60569.php

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 battery capacity and charging revealed through certifications

The rumored Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker will likely debut very soon, given the two new certifications it obtained in the last few days. The Galaxy Fit3 got tested by TUV Rheinland and the Indian BIS, which suggests that the Indian release is indeed just around the corner. TÜV Rheinland certification The two listings, referring to the Galaxy Fit 3 as a device with a model name SM-R390 reveal 200 mAh battery capacity and pretty standard 5W charging support. Last year's Galaxy Fit 2 had a 159 mAh battery, but a smaller screen too. The Fit3 will clearly be a larger device and...

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Red Magic 9 Pro coming on November 23

A nubia-made phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 appeared in benchmarks in late August, and we suspected it might be a new Red Magic phone. We now have more solid evidence that was indeed the case as Red Magic confirmed its 9 Pro will be introduced on November 23. The date announcement came via a social media post, where the gaming wing of the brand said the new phone will not only bring an evolution of design, performance, battery life, and screen. The teaser did not include an image of the smartphone. Looking at previous Pro models by Red Magic we should probably expect a triple camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_to_launch_red_magic_9_pro_on_november_23-news-60558.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 45

Xiaomi 14 Pro made it a golden hat-trick this week, extending its reign in our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A54 overtook the Galaxy S23 for second place, but it's still the same three phones on the podium. We then have the Redmi Note 12 in fourth, edging the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which had to settle for fifth this time around. In sixth sits the newly announced iQOO 12 Pro, ahead of the Xiaomi pair of Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi 12. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE took ninth, while the Galaxy A34 rounded up the top 10. Xiaomi 14 lost out this week, suggesting that the newly announced...

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