Android 15 Developer Preview 1 is out, first Beta arrives in April

Today Google has released the first Developer Preview (DP) of Android 15, a day later than rumored. One more DP build is coming in March, followed by the first Beta in April, a second Beta in May, and then the "Platform Stability" phase kicks in in June ahead of the final release that will be... after July, that's all Google is revealing right now. The company does say that from June there will be "several months" until the official release, for what it's worth. As always with an early DP, there isn't a lot of new stuff baked in, and the things that are highlighted are mostly...

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Infinix Hot 40i lands in India with 50 MP camera, 256GB of storage

Infinix originally unveiled the Hot 40 series, including the Hot 40i, back in early December. And today the Hot 40i has finally made it to India as the successor to the - you guessed it - Hot 30i. The Hot 40i comes with a 6.6-inch 720x1612 90 Hz LCD screen, the Unisoc T606 SoC at the helm, 8GB of RAM with support for 8GB of virtual RAM, 256GB of expandable UFS 2.2 storage, dual SIM support (with a triple slot that can fit two SIMs as well as a microSD), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button, IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance, and a 5,000 mAh battery with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_hot_40i_lands_in_india_with_50_mp_camera_256gb_of_storage-news-61639.php

Next iPhone SE coming in 2025 with OLED screen borrowed from the iPhone 14

Apple has launched its last affordable iPhone SE in 2022, and the previous one before that in 2020, but it looks like the company will skip a year this time around and release the next one in 2025. That's what a new report from Korea reiterates today. When it does launch, the next iPhone SE will have a feature previously unseen in this affordable range: an OLED screen. All of the previous iPhone SE models were fitted with LCD panels instead, but now the cheapest iPhone will finally be making the jump. The report claims three display makers are currently fighting for Apple's orders...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/next_iphone_se_coming_in_2025_with_oled_screen_borrowed_from_the_iphone_14-news-61638.php

Realme 12 Pro+ review

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OnePlus 12R isn't working on Verizon yet, although it should be

While the OnePlus 12 works fine on Verizon, the same unfortunately can't be said about its more affordable sibling, the OnePlus 12R. According to some user reports, the phone simply doesn't work on Verizon, even though it definitely should. It's the first time that an R series device launches in the US, and it seems like the launch wasn't prepared properly from OnePlus' side. One user on XDA forums explains the issue quite eloquently, describing that out of multiple 12Rs he purchased, all are "Invalid IMEI" on Verizon. OnePlus customer support has apparently been stringing him along...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_12r_isnt_working_on_verizon_yet_although_it_should_be-news-61620.php

Bose announces Ultra Open Earbuds

Bose has announced the new Ultra Open Earbuds, a pair of Bluetooth wireless earbuds that feature an open ear design. The goal here is to be able to listen to your content while being fully aware of your surroundings as your ears remain unblocked at all times. The Ultra Open Earbuds are designed to be worn on your outer ear and hang off your auricles. They have a U-shaped design with a part that sits within the outer ear and a barrel that hangs outside and the two are connected by a soft rubber material. The barrel also features a button for accessing various features and playback...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bose_announces_ultra_open_earbuds_with_an_open_ear_design-news-61618.php