Honor X50 passes through Geekbench ahead of its July 5 unveiling

Back on September 6 last year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a new mid-range chipset that the upcoming Honor X50 is going to be using. The phone is expected to be made official in China on July 5, and today, ahead of the unveiling, a prototype has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, having been put through the paces of the benchmark. As you can see, the unit in question managed a 606 single-core score and a 2,484 multi-core score. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC has a CPU with four 1.8 GHz cores and four 2.2 GHz cores and an Adreno 710 GPU. The prototype that ran...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/FP1HOlC

Our Asus Zenfone 10 video review is now out

The Asus Zenfone 10 is just as tiny as the Zenfone 9 was last year. It truly stands out, with its under-6" screen, in an Android world dominated by almost 7-inchers. But can a device this small still be considered a proper flagship? We've tried to answer that question, in painstaking detail, in our in-depth written review, which was published yesterday. If you are interested in a more concise take, you'll be happy to know that our video review of Asus' latest and greatest is now freshly baked and out of the oven. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. As usual in our video reviews,...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/n9MYifW

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to return to India with new chipset pricing revealed

According to sources familiar with the matter, Samsung is planning to re-launch the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in India in order to get rid of old stock. But this is not the S21 FE that's currently selling in the country, we are talking about the Snapdragon 888-powered version. The one originally available in India was the Exynos 2100 iteration. Right now, the Exynos 2100-powered S21 FE goes for around INR 33,000 ($400), while the Snapdragon 888 version will likely be released for INR 49,999 ($600), but with 8GB/256GB base memory configuration. The Exynos variant brings 6GB of RAM and 128GB...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mjo8gaH

YouTube details its three-strike test for ad blocking

If you are at least a semi-tech-savvy internet user, odds are high that you are either using an ad block in YouTube, or you are paying for the Premium tier, which has no ads. And Google is looking for ways of limiting that former option as it's impacting the profitability of the website. YouTube confirmed that it is testing a new three-strike rule for ad blockers. A company official said that YouTube is "running a small experiment" globally by urging people to disable ad block when watching videos on the website. In "some extreme cases" where people ignore the message, they get a...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/UPVGaMt

Global Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 benchmarked on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is nearly ready for unveil and Samsung is now putting the finishing touches on it. Part of that is fine-tuning its performance through benchmarking platforms. Today, the global variant of the Galaxy Z Fold5 has shown up on Geekbench. As expected, it runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with 12GB of RAM, and Android 13. This is the second time we've seen a Galaxy Z Fold5 on Geekbench, the first was reportedly the North American model. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is coming alongside the Galaxy Z Flip5 in late July. It will have a new gapless hinge that will...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/M4VdXHL

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE certified with 25W charging

Samsung is expected to resurrect its FE lineup of smartphones soon with the Galaxy S23 FE which is rumored to launch in the coming months. We now have more details on the phone’s charging speeds as it appeared in a listing on China’s 3C agency. Galaxy S23 FE is listed with the SM-S7110 identifier and will support up to 25W charging speeds as previously expected. Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S7110) listing on 3C database Based on the most recent rumors, S23 FE will bring a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming device will likely feature an Exynos...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/1vKtb9J

OnePlus Nord 3 will come with 50MP camera and 120Hz display Nord CE 3's design revealed

OnePlus will launch the Nord 3 on July 5. The company has already revealed its design, and now it has announced that Nord 3's primary camera will use a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor and have OIS. Additionally, OnePlus revealed that Nord 3 will pack a 6.74" 120Hz display, likely having a 1080p resolution. The smartphone will also feature an Alert Slider and have two color options - Tempest Gray and Misty Green. OnePlus Nord 3 will come with a 120Hz screen and have two color options OnePlus will also launch the Nord CE 3 on July 5, recently confirmed to have the Snapdragon 782G...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SftmLYA

OnePlus Nord CE 3 confirmed to run on Snapdragon 782G

In the last few months, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite was focal point of several leaks, but now we get to hear more on the vanilla Nord CE 3. We have an official confirmation from OnePlus itself on the chipset that will be powering the phone. The OEM has set up a landing page for the Nord CE 3 and has confirmed that the Snapdragon 782 chipset will be running under the hood. This is in line with the specs leak from March. The chipset itself was announced in November last year and comes as a replacement to the popular Snapdragon 778G+. It offers modest CPU and GPU performance boost over...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7rXh5iT

Watch the Asus Zenfone 10 announcement live here

Asus is launching the Zenfone 10 today, and there is a live stream where the event can be watched. It will begin at 9 PM Taipei Time/3 PM Berlin Time/9 AM New York Time, which is 1 PM UTC. The company has already revealed a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will power the new phone and will bring wireless charging. The Zenfone 10 will stick to its compact form factor, and Asus reportedly crammed a 200 MP dual camera, a 5,000 mAh battery and a new six-axis gimbal stabilization. According to rumors, the screen will be 5.9” AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution, meaning it might be identical...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xFdKLGg

Tecno announces Pova 5 with 6000mAh battery Free Fire special edition tags along

Today Tecno unveiled the Pova 5 - the first phone in the new Pova 5 series, which will also feature the Pova 5 Pro and Pova 5 Neo. There's also a limited Free Fire Special Edition of the Pova 5, in collaboration with the Garena-hosted battle royale game. The Pova 5 features a futuristic design that Tecno calls Turbo Mecha. The lines resemble the giant robot mecha of popular sci-fi. The Tecno Pova 5 draws power from a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging support. The included brick can take the phone to 50% in 21 minutes and to full in 60 minutes. And, if you have some extra battery...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CVjAUmG

Honor X50 coming with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset

The Honor X50 will arrive on July 5, the company confirmed recently. Today we learned more about the midranger, including the chipset, battery capacity and memory options. According to a leaked image shared by tipster Digital Chat Station, the Honor X50 series will be powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 platform, built on the 4nm process with an octa-core CPU of 2.2 GHz peak clock speed. The Honor X50 will be a celebration of a decade of X series products, the brand said on its Weibo page. Leaksters revealed the new smartphone will have a big screen with 2.5D curved sides and a...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ZgzJpSN

Samsung now seeding major Galaxy S23 series update in India

Samsung has begun seeding its big camera update for the Galaxy S23 series in India. The new update comes with firmware version S91xBXXU2AWF3 and is 2.2GB in size and also brings the June security patch. Samsung S91xBXXU2AWF3 update changelog The update was previously available in South East Asia and then Europe and brings a slew of camera improvements to the S23 flagships. The big addition is the new 2x zoom Portrait Mode in the Samsung camera app. Samsung also fixed issues with autofocus and added improvements to its Night Mode processing. The update changelog also...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/dymFY6p

Honor Magic V2 officially set to arrive on July 12

MWC Shanghai is taking place right now, and George Zhao, Honor CEO, had a keynote on innovation and evolution in the world of mobile phones. During his speech, he revealed that his company will launch the new Honor Magic V2 on July 12. According to the executive, the new phone will “revolutionize the foldable experience”. When Honor launched the Magic Vs, it was an improvement over the first Magic V with a 10% lighter body and overhauled hinge. The CEO did not reveal what would make the V2 so revolutionary, but we expect the company to cover some of its predecessors' disadvantages. We...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/cQgWXkD

Oppo A78 4G leaked marketing materials reveal key specs

Oppo announced its A78 5G smartphone back in January and the brand is now looking to add another variant to the lineup with the Oppo A78 4G which is expected to launch soon. We now have official specs and marketing materials thanks to the MySmartPrice team Oppo A78 4G is built around a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch-hole cutout in the left corner housing an 8MP front-facing camera. The back houses a 50MP main camera and a 2MP AI auxiliary lens. Oppo A78 4G key specs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 chipset sites at the helm paired...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WjhztgB

nubia showcases Red Magic 8S Pro in official renders

The Red Magic 8S Pro is arriving next week, and the phone will have almost the same specifications as its predecessor, the key difference being a more powerful Cortex-X3 CPU core. Today, nubia posted official renders of the device, and just as we expected, it will look the same. There are some minor differences in the writing on the back and how the 20,000 RPM cooling fan is depicted. Still, none of those are functional improvements, just a neat way of differentiating the newer device from its non-S sibling. ZTE nubia Red Magic 8S Pro After a detailed inspection of...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/usaoSzO

Razer announces Moray in-ear monitor for streamers

Razer has announced the Moray in-ear monitor, which are designed primarily for streamers with all-day comfort in mind. The Moray feature a hybrid dual-driver design with a balanced armature and a dynamic driver in each ear. The detachable braided cable connects via an MMXC connector and terminates in a 3.5mm L-shaped connector. The IEM come with silicone and foam ear tips and Razer claims -36dB of noise isolation. Also included in the packaging is a carry case. Razer claims the Moray has full-range audio courtesy of its dual-driver design with a focus on vocals and...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/x6BgfNp

Nokia G42 announced with Snapdragon 480 and 50MP main cam

The latest addition to the HMD lineup is here with the Nokia G42 – a midrange offering with a focus on repairability. HMD is partnering with iFixit to bring repair guides and OEM parts including displays, batteries and charging ports for the G42 for five years going forward. This is also HMD's first user-repairable 5G phone. The back of the G42 is made from recycled plastic and packs a 50MP main camera (f/1.8) alongside a 2MP macro cam and a 2MP depth module. Nokia G42 Up front, G42 brings a 6.56-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display features a...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wBmIQge

Oppo K11 to launch with 100W fast charging listing reveals

Oppo K11 is already listed on TENAA and we know some key specs, but today we learned about a new major feature, which will be a first for the whole mid-range lineup. The phone was certified on 3C with 100W fast charging, an impressive increase over the 67W rates of the K11x and K10x. The triple-digit rate is present in only three Oppo phones so far - the Find X6 Pro flagship and the premium duo Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+, none of which are available outside of China, which is suspicious. The SuperVOOC standard offers 11V/9.1A output with a VCBAHBCH adapter, likely coming in the retail...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0jF5eYp

iQOO Neo 7 Pro confirmed to feature 50MP camera

iQOO will launch the iQOO Neo 7 Pro on July 4, and the images it shared revealed the smartphone will sport three cameras on the back. Today, iQOO confirmed this triple camera system would be headlined by a 50MP ISOCELL GN5 camera having OIS. iQOO hasn't revealed the purpose of the other two cameras, but those are likely ultrawide and depth/macro units. Capture every moment in breathtaking detail with #iQOONeo7Pro! The 50MP OIS Ultra Sensing Main Camera gives you the tools to take amazing shots. With ISOCELL GN5 technology, even low-light environments won't stand in your way. Know More -...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PTEOynt

Realme will unveil the Narzo 60 series on July 6 offers a peek at the design

Realme has scheduled the unveiling of the Narzo 60 series for July 6 (Thursday next week), the event will go live at 12 noon local time. The company also gave fans a peek at the design that will be used for the upcoming series. Realme will unveil the Narzo 60 series on July 6 And it’s a design that we’ve already seen – save for the “NARZO” that is printed on the back, this looks a lot like the Realme 11 Pro/11 Pro+. Well, almost, the Narzo version lacks the decorative stitching that runs along the spines of the 11 Pro duo. This particular colorway is dubbed “Martian...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/UR4bIAg

iQOO 11S will have a regular SD 8 Gen 2 chipset but paired with an improved dedicated display processor

The iQOO 11S is arriving on July 4, and the phone was benchmarked on Geekbench today. The listing usually reveals the CPU used in the tested devices, and here we learned the primary core will be clocked at 3.19 GHz - this is exactly the same frequency as the Cortex-X3 at the helm of the well-known Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. This outcome essentially closed any debates on what kind of Qualcomm SoC the vivo brand will use for the new flagship. According to official information posted on Weibo, the iQOO 11S will excel over the first two iQOO 11 flagships with “world’s first super-computing...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/tBR8Er1

vivo X Fold2 review

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KdPEXDQ

Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro detailed specs emerge

The Xiaomi 13T series launch is nearing by the day and we now have a detailed spec sheet for both devices. Both phones are expected to carry 144Hz AMOLED displays, which are likely 6.67 inches in size. The 13T Pro is said to feature a “flagship 4nm SoC” which could very well be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 while the 13T will get a “leading 4nm SoC” which is rumored to be the Dimensity 9200 chipset. Both Xiaomi 13T phones will be equipped with Leica branded cameras but we don’t get any specific on the sensors used. Xiaomi 13T will be available with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage while the 13T...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/B0VUvgI

nubia Red Magic 8S Pro confirmed to have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at the helm

The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro arriving on July 5 was rumored to have the unannounced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC at the helm. However, those rumors have turned out to be wrong since the company has announced that the Red Magic 8S Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. nubia also revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powering the Red Magic 8S Pro would have its prime core clocked at up to 3.36GHz, unlike the Red Magic 8 Pro, whose Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 prime core has a maximum clock frequency of 3.2GHz. nubia previously confirmed the Red Magic 8S Pro will have 24GB of RAM onboard,...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4t09okJ

Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (1) get Glyph composer Swedish House Mafia-made sound pack

The Nothing Phone (2) is getting fully official on July 11, and as we get closer to that date, Nothing is doing everything it can to stay in the news cycle almost every day. Case in point - it's now announced that house music group Swedish House Mafia has composed an exclusive Glyph Sound Pack for the upcoming device. You can get a taste for it by playing the video in the embedded tweet below. The Phone (2) will also launch with the new Glyph Composer on board, which allows you to personalize and remix Swedish House Mafia's custom sounds. You simply tap the pads to trigger different light...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MFlbIhH

OnePlus reveals Nord 3 design on Twitter to be available in two colors

OnePlus today revealed the design of the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3. The image was posted by company President and COO Kinder Liu on Twitter. The Nord 3 will feature a triple camera system on the back. The phone will be available in two colors and finishes, a green color with a glossy finish and a black color with a satin finish. Also seen in the image is the OnePlus alert slider, something that was missing on the company's recent Nord phones. And finally, we can also see the IR blaster on top of the phone, which was recently featured on the company's Nord CE 3 Lite. “Here's...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4JzaM0K

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Buds2/Buds2 Pro Pokemon Edition

Last year Samsung unveiled a special Pokemon Edition of the Galaxy Buds2, which was shaped like a Poke Ball. That proved popular enough that now the company is releasing a new series, this time shaped like three Pokemon: Snorlax, Ditto and Jigglypuff. Thanks to their compatible cases, these are available in both Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro flavors. The vanilla buds are KRW 130,000, the Pro models are KRW 200,000 (roughly the same prices as the vanilla versions). Note that these are launching only in South Korea for now. The Pokemon Special edition will be available online tomorrow...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Hb7EvnX

vivo X90s announced with Dimensity 9200 chipset

Just over seven months after its announcement, the vivo X90 got a midlife refresh with the vivo X90s. As the name implies the new device is a minor update with a new chipset in the form of the Dimensity 9200+ and it now comes in two new color options - white and green. vivo X90s in white and green Apart from the new colors, the X90s is visually identical to its vivo X90 counterpart. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 2800 × 1260px resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. All X90s models come with UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR 5X RAM as standard. The back features the same...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vw52asF

iQOO 11S and TWS 1 set to launch on July 4

The iQOO 11S is now confirmed to launch on July 4 alongside a new pair of wireless earbuds dubbed iQOO TWS 1. Both products will be announced at a special event in China set to take place on July 4 from 7:30PM Beijing time. The phone and earbuds are already up for early reservations on the official vivo China webstore as well as online platforms JD.com and Tmall. iQOO 11S and TWS 1 An accompanying teaser video for the iQOO 11S shows out it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset which may end up being the upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC. The new chipset is...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jD2RybL

OnePlus 12 reportedly coming with improved cameras

OnePlus 12 is expected to arrive at the end of this year, but it is never too early for spicy rumors fueled by a sprinkle of speculations from leaksters in China. The latest information suggests the new flagship will launch with a third-generation Snapdragon 8 chipset and will bring a 50 MP + 50 MP + 64 MP camera combination. According to the leakster, the main camera will have an IMX9 series sensor, which might be Sony's 1”-type IMX989. The ultra-wide-angle camera will also be 50 MP, while the lovely 32 MP IMX709 telephoto lens will make way for a 64 MP OV64B by OmniVision. The...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CAZOB27

TCL NXTWEAR S review

Introduction The TCL NXTWEAR S are marketed as XR glasses. That stands for Extended Reality and is actually an umbrella term that encompasses all VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) products. Although the NXTWEAR S glasses have an accelerometer, gyroscope and pressure sensor on board, we wouldn't call them smart glasses, since there is no "smart" functionality here. They are not really VR either, since there is no motion tracking and interacting to speak of. AR is also a stretch since there are no cameras or anything else to absorb and monitor the real...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/OL6moNv

Top 10 trending phones of week 25

Week 25 saw the Samsung Galaxy A54 further extend its lead as the most popular phone in our database this year. It once again had the Galaxy S23 Ultra right behind it with the Redmi Note 12 Pro sitting pretty in third. The Redmi Note 12 retained the fourth position and the first change we see this week is the fifth place, which is now occupied by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 follow in sixth and seventh, while the extensive leaks are already putting the Asus Zenfone 10 under the spotlight. The compact upcoming flagship is still a couple of weeks away from...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/C2HaVGg

Xiaomi Redmi 12 in for review

Say hi to the Redmi 12, Xiaomi's very freshly-announced entry-level phone with good specs for a good price. Let's unbox it, then we'll go over both. Similar to the entry-level Galaxy phones, the Redmi 12 ships with a USB cable, but manages to squeeze in a case as well. There's no charger, though, so you'll need to supply your own - the phone supports 18W charging. Back to the specs. The Redmi 12 has an ample 6.79-inch IPS LCD of 1080x2460px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is vibrant and ramps up surprisingly bright. The SoC is a 12nm MediaTek Helio G88 paired with...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/o0Zq3vx

Weekly poll: are macro-enabled ultra wide cameras useful or useless?

Many of you think it’s useless – the dedicated 2MP macro module that is there to pad out the camera count on cheaper phones. But if the phone has autofocus on its ultra wide-angle camera, then it can produce far higher quality photos. Is this a feature that you use regularly? Or ever? Note that we’re asking specifically about macro photography with AF-enabled ultrawide cameras, not about dedicated modules like the aforementioned 2MP units or even the higher quality telemacro modules. High-end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max do have autofocus on...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uafnS5R

Flashback: phones that werent part 3: an award-winning design hobbled by an awful chipset

While Windows is best known as a desktop operating system, Microsoft’s big push with Windows 8 was to make both the internals and the user interface capable of running on a touch-based, ARM-powered device. This caused a massive rewrite of Windows Phone as it went from version 7 to version 8 and breaking app compatibility. The desktop and mobile OSes continued to move closer together and Windows 10 Mobile’s Continuum feature blurred the lines between desktop and mobile. The hero of today’s story – well, the tragic hero, but let’s not spoil the story – is called the NuAns Neo. Continuum...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jt4qAda

Weekly poll results: port-less phones may be an unfortunate future according to most

Last week’s poll raised some hackles – a lot of people really hate the idea of a port-less future for smartphones. And quite a few are convinced that the EU will block any such designs, but that may not be possible. Here is how the official post describes the rules: Regardless of their manufacturer, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds and laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts,...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7op0JMk

Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets the camera-improving June update in Europe

The major camera-improving June 2023 update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S23 series in Asian countries last week is now rolling out in Europe for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The update comes with firmware version S91xBXXU2AWF1 and weighs 2.2GB, so make sure you download it over a Wi-Fi connection to avoid additional mobile data charges by your carrier. The June 2023 update bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S23 trio to June 2023, but more importantly, it fixes the camera autofocus issues, improves Night Mode processing, and adds a 2x...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GbROzqZ

Infinix Note 30 VIP charging test - the fastest wireless charging in its class

Looking for a phone with fast charging on the cheap? The Infinix Note 30 VIP has you covered. It offers 68W wired charging solution, which is among the fastest in the class, but also 50W wireless charging, which is unprecedented at its price point. Infinix 68W wall charger and 50W wireless charging pad The Note 30 VIP's predecessor, the Note 12 VIP, had considerably faster 120W wired charging, but the 30 VIP goes for a more balanced approach, where you don't need a cable for a quick top-up. This is one of the few phones having wireless charging in the first place in the...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xNjWGK1

Nothing Phone (2): what we know so far

Nothing, the company, launched at the end of January 2021 and since then it released one phone and a couple of TWS buds, but now it’s time for its second phone. The company is deliberate with its launches, working on building a reputation of hip, stand-out products because it is trying to enter the very crowded, very competitive smartphone market, a market with a lot of red tape. The Nothing Phone (2) will be officially unveiled on July 11, but the Carl Pei & co. have already confirmed a number of key aspects about the device. There has been no shortage of unofficial leaks as well, here is...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/XhFQvcl

OnePlus Nord Buds 2r's price leaked ahead of July 5 launch two Nord smartphones teased

OnePlus launched the Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones in India in April for INR2,999 ($37/€33), and on July 5, the company will unveil the 'r' version, called Nord Buds 2r. OnePlus is yet to reveal the Nord Buds 2r's price, but a new rumor claims it will have a box price of INR2,299 ($28/€26) in India, meaning the actual selling price could be less. OnePlus has set up a promo page on its official website, which reveals the Nord Buds 2r's design is similar to the Nord Buds 2. The company also confirmed its color options - Deep Gray and Triple Blue. Amazon.in will reveal more about the Nord...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rOIHY19

Samsung Galaxy S24 series to include three models codenames revealed

A media report in January claimed Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, expected to arrive in Q1 2024, would include two instead of three models - Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24+ was said to be dropped by the Korean conglomerate. However, new revelation suggests that won't be the case, and the S24 series, like the S23 lineup, will include vanilla, Plus, and Ultra models. The word comes from SamMobile and GalaxyClub, who claim the Galaxy S24 series is codenamed "Muse" by Samsung, and there are three different codenames for the smartphones - Muse 1, Muse 2, and Muse 3 - suggesting...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TG9VvBq

Our Realme 11 Pro vs 11 Pro video comparison is out now

Whenever we review a phone, we conclude by comparing it to its rivals, which are always similar in price. In the case of the Realme 11 Pro, one of its closest rivals was the Realme 11 Pro+, which at the time of publication is only INR 4,000 (€45, converted) more expensive. The two are close in specs - the same display, battery, and chipset - but the Pro+ does offer a tangible advantage with faster charging, and a better all-round camera system. But all of that's on paper. We pit the two in a video comparison to visualize how they differ and if the savings from the Pro+ to the Pro are...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/IFrN7yj

Oppo Find N3 Flip leaked render shows an extra camera

Samsung is currently getting ready to launch the Galaxy Z Flip5 next month, which will feature a much larger outer screen. The first flip-style foldable with a big cover display was Oppo's Find N2 Flip, which got its international launch earlier this year. Despite it being a rather new device still, Oppo is apparently already busy working on its successor. And today, a render depicting the upcoming Oppo Find N3 Flip got leaked. You can see it below in all its glory. The outer screen looks pretty much identical to the Find N2 Flip's, so Oppo seems to not want to play the screen...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Ual74zp

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 price leaks

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 has been leaking like crazy lately, ahead of its official unveiling, which is planned for the last week of July at a special event in Korea. Today we get an essential piece of the puzzle: the price. This information comes from Greece, and if the number pans out, it represents a significant jump compared to what the Flip4 launched at last year. The new model is allegedly going to be priced at €1,299 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Galaxy Z Flip4 (left) vs. Galaxy Z Flip5 (right) For comparison's sake, let us remember that the Galaxy Z Flip4's 8/128GB...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/NgMwrmz

Honor 90 pops up on Amazon UK ahead of global launch

The Honor 90 made its official debut in China last month and is now set to go global on July 6 which is less than two weeks away at this point. Interestingly, the official Honor Store on Amazon UK has already listed the Honor 90 for pre-order for £450 in the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. The device is listed in its Midnight Black and Emerald Green colors. Honor 90 listing on Amazon UK The Amazon UK listing claims the device will be released on August 5 and that the first deliveries will be scheduled for August 10. These dates could be placeholders of course. Honor 90 in...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HzGnF3f

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch Apple Pay in India

Apple has been looking to launch its payment feature called Apple Pay in India for some time now but it hasn't successfully negotiated the terms with local authorities. Well, according to people familiar with the matter, the company is again in talks with the local regulatory bodies, specifically, the NPCI - a special division of India's central bank Reserve Bank of India. Currently, all payment methods in the country work atop of the UPI, which is a popular payment method in South Asian markets. Walmart's PhonePe, Google's GPay and Paytm are all compliant with UPI and work in...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7w6iPa2

OnePlus Nord Buds 2R set to launch on July 5

OnePlus is gearing up to launch an even more affordable entry-level version of the Nord Buds 2 dubbed Nord Buds 2R on July 5. The earbuds already have their landing page on Amazon India and will bring the same basic design as the Nord Buds 2 but presumably without active noise cancelation to keep their price down. OnePlus Nord Buds 2R launch poster Buds 2R will be available in blue and black colors and may launch with an INR 2,000 price tag based on rumors. OnePlus will reveal more teasers in the coming days which should clear up the specs department. We’re also expecting a launch...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DCKBazo

FTC: Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal should remain blocked for now

Microsoft finds itself in yet another legal hurdle as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed for an injunction to temporarily block its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC appealed the decision to block the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger in federal court citing potential harm to competition in the console, cloud gaming and gaming subscription sectors. The FTC’s in-house court needs more time to assess the situation and rule whether the merger would be detrimental to consumers. This is not the first instance of regulators being hesitant to give...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zBNv9J4

Asus Zenfone 10's specs surface with more renders confirm 3.5mm headphone jack

Renders of the Asus Zenfone 10 that leaked last week revealed its design and color options. Now a new set of Zenfone 10's images have surfaced, corroborating the previous week's leak and confirming the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack - a feature uncommon on flagships these days. Asus hasn't detailed the Zenfone 10's specs sheet, but it has confirmed that the smartphone will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 5.9" screen, wireless charging, and a second-gen six-axis gimbal stabilization. Asus Zenfone 10 The source claims the Asus Zenfone 10 will pack a 5.9" AMOLED panel...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/kxtn1ra

Sony will keep making smartphones for multiple years to come Qualcomm reveals

Sony has been making some incredibly intriguing smartphones lately, but it hasn't been selling very many of them. Naturally, that may make you wonder whether the Japanese electronics giant would just, at some point, decide to cut its losses and exit the smartphone business altogether, following in the footsteps of the likes of LG and HTC. The answer is no. Sony will keep making Android smartphones for multiple years to come. The revelation comes from a rather unlikely source - Qualcomm. Sony Xperia 1 V The chip maker has announced in a new press release today that it has extended...

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/RhIoXk9