Detailed screenshots of Galaxy Watch5 leak running One UI Watch 4.5

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 has not yet been released. The wearable isn’t expected to arrive until Samsung’s fall hardware launch event – usually sometime after August. The latest leak from @evleaks shows detailed screenshots of the next version of Samsung’s One UI Watch 4.5 over Wear OS 3.5. Here are some new watch faces for the new watches. Next up, here’s the updated QWERTY keyboard interface showing three methods for inputting text: dictation, keyboard, and there’s a handwriting option as well. Text input In the next set of images, its revealed that the Galaxy Watch5 will...

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Apple Japan bumps iPhone 13 lineup pricing amidst inflation of yen against the dollar

Beginning Thursday, Apple Japan has updated its pricing for all iPhone models. Some models have increased in price by as much as 20%, which could reflect the weakening of the Japanese Yen against the US Dollar, which has lost about 15% of its value to the dollar in the last three months. The iPhone 13 Pro, for instance, is now priced at 144,800 yen (~$1,066) up from 122,800 yen (~$904) for the 128GB storage option. Meanwhile, the iPhone SE Gen 3 has gone up to 62,800 (~$462) from 57,800 yen (~$425). iPhone 13 lineup Apple’s increase in iPhone pricing comes not long before Apple is...

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Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds are getting a refresh

On July 12 Nothing will finally fully unveil the phone (1), but it looks like it might not be the only product that's going to get stage time on that occasion. Prolific leakster Mukul Sharma has dug up a picture of some Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds that look almost identical to the existing model, but not entirely. These look like a minor refresh, and with almost a year having passed since the ear (1) came out, that's not very surprising. The new buds replace the Nothing ear (1) branding on the stems of the originals with ear (1) Stick. They also have two dots at the bottom instead of...

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Instagram tests making all video posts Reels

Instagram’s efforts to compete with TikTok are growing with the blogging platform’s latest move. As per a screenshot posted to Twitter by Matt Navarra, Instagram has begun testing making every video posted to Instagram a Reel so it may reach a larger audience across Instagram and Facebook. In an email to TechCrunch, a Meta spokesperson writes: “We’re testing this feature as part of our efforts to simplify and improve the video experience on Instagram.” Instagram Reels first launched in the US in August 2020 and sees immense engagement with the Reels’ short video format. Instagram is now...

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Amazfit T-Rex 2 launches in India for INR 15,999

Just over a month after its announcement, Amazfit brought over its T-Rex 2 rugged smartwatch to India. T-Rex 2 brings several key improvements over the outgoing T-Rex Pro including a larger display and a bigger battery as well as improved GPS among others. Amazfit T-Rex 2 T-Rex 2 features 15 MIL-STD-810G ratings as well as 10ATM water resistance. The watch can also survive in extreme temperatures as low as -30°C and up to +70°C. There’s a circular 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 454x454 px resolution and 1,000 nits peak brightness. You also get Always-on Display (AoD)...

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Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor: Love and Thunder launching on July 7

Realme is continuing its collaboration with Marvel Studios with a special Thor: Love and Thunder edition of the Realme GT Neo 3 150W smartphone. Realme VP Madhav Sheth teased the new device in a tweet and Realme India also confirmed the launch is scheduled for July 7. The teasers show out the phone’s back will feature Thor’s hammer. The other teaser image shows out the phone’s blue color and blue charging cable. The Thor: Love and Thunder edition Realme GT Neo 3 150W will be sold via realme.com and offline retailers in India. This would be the second Realme x Marvel phone...

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Motorola reveals unusual focal lengths for X30 Pro’s triple camera

Motorola posted a teaser for its upcoming X30 Pro flagship smartphone. This is the same smartphone expected to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a 200MP main camera sensor. Motorola may launch the X30 Pro as the Motorola Frontier in markets outside of China. The teaser reveals that the Moto X30 Pro will use three different focal lengths on its camera system in what is an unusual setup in the smartphone realm. 35mm is the widest it goes, matching the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra's main camera that we really liked in our review. You then get 50mm telephoto, which would be about 2x...

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iQOO 10 Pro appears on TENAA with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

The iQOO 10 series is expected to arrive soon, and reports are at least one of the phones will have a Dimensity 9000+ chipset. We assume this is the vanilla version, because the Pro was just certified by TENAA with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The listing revealed a bunch of other specs so let's dig in. vivo iQOO 10 Pro alleged renders The iQOO 10 Pro will inherit the 6.78” AMOLED with 1440p resolution from its predecessor. The vivo brand certified the phone with four RAM options - 6/8/12/16GB, and three memory choices - 128/256/512GB. There are two 50MP cameras on the back...

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Apple M2 MacBook Air's pre-orders to begin on July 8

Apple unveiled the M2-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro earlier this month. The MacBook Pro went on sale a couple of weeks ago, but Apple hasn't revealed when exactly the MacBook Air will be available for purchase. However, if a new report is to be believed, the MacBook Air will launch on July 15, with pre-orders expected to begin on July 8. The M2 MacBook Air starts at $1,199, and you can buy one with an 8-core GPU or a 10-core GPU. It comes with a 13.6" Liquid Retina display having a peak brightness of 500 nits and packs a 52.6" Wh Li-Poly battery advertised to offer up to 15 hours of...

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iFixit now carries replacement OEM parts for repairing Google Pixels

Google and iFixit announced a partnership back in April where original Pixel parts would become available for customers to purchase on iFixit so they can perform their own repairs using iFixit’s guides. Want to make your Pixel last even longer?Starting today, @iFixit has the genuine Pixel spare parts you need to give your Pixel 2 through 6 a hardware makeover. 🤩To learn more, visit https://t.co/D6xprSZ2La https://t.co/a5WmCdqnXn— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) June 29, 2022 It have been over two months and Google now announces that original replacement parts for Pixel smartphones can...

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Google's Switch to Android iOS app now supports all Android 12 devices

Google really seems to think a lot of people are switching from iPhones to Android phones, and thus it's updated its Switch to Android iOS app. It now supports all Android 12 devices, whereas previously it only worked with Pixels. While Google's perception of how many people switch from iOS to Android might be optimistic to put it nicely, it sure is useful to have such a handy switching tool. You can connect your new Android 12 phone to your iPhone either with your iPhone's cable, or wirelessly. All you need to do to get started is download the Switch to Android app on your iPhone,...

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Nothing confirms Snapdragon 778G+ chipset for the phone (1)

Nothing founder and CEO Carl Pei is continuing his teaser campaign for the upcoming Nothing phone (1), drip-feeding information left and right every few days in advance of the July 12 launch event. Today he confirmed that the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ premium mid-range SoC. This is in fact no surprise, since a Nothing phone (1) prototype was spotted on Geekbench with that exact chipset a few days ago, but it's nice to have the official confirmation. Clearly high-end chips have gotten much more expensive these days than they were back when Pei co-founded OnePlus...

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Samsung Galaxy M53 review

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Google Pixel 7 to support 4K selfie video, Pixel Tablet to feature a single main camera

A new version 8.5 of the Google Camera app for Pixel smartphones has begun rolling out and 9to5Google has spotted some evidence about the Google Pixel 7 in its latest “APK Insight” post. There’s evidence that suggests that both the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will use new front-facing camera sensors that are capable of recording 4K video. This is denoted by the camera tags found within the APK’s code “p21_front_setup” which was previously only tagged on the Pixel 6 Pro. As of now, it isn’t known whether the Pixel 7 duo will equip the same 11.1MP sensor found in the Google Pixel 6 Pro,...

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Kuo: Apple’s 5G modem is not quite ready, Qualcomm will supply 5G chips for 2023 iPhones

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Tweeted an update about the state Apple’s 5G modem situation. Back in 2019, Apple acquired Intel’s modem business so that Apple could eventually begin producing its own 5G chips for iPhones. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Reports of Apple's development of 5G modem began in late-2020, but Kuo’s latest note reveals that Apple won’t be ready to transition to Apple 5G modem’s until 2024. (1/4)[Company Update] Qualcomm (QCOM.O)My latest survey indicates that Apple's own iPhone 5G modem chip development may have failed, so Qualcomm will remain exclusive supplier for...

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Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL receive what is almost certainly their last update

While right now it offers a longer support window, Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL aren't covered by it since they launched before it was announced. As such, their software support should have ended back in November of last year. And yet Google still delivered updates to these devices in January and February. The build sent out in February was expected to be the last ever to be received by these phones, but Google likes to be surprising so it's sending out one more update to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. This is surely the last one they'll ever get, but it's an important one if you plan on using...

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Asus ROG Phone 3 finally gets to taste stable Android 12

Asus has finally released the stable, finalized update to Android 12 for the ROG Phone 3 from 2020. According to the company's schedule, this was supposed to come out in the first half of the year, and so it's kept its promise, if only by a few days. Asus sure took its sweet time with this one - Android 13 is practically around the corner, but ROG Phone 3 owners only now get to taste last year's Android 12. Such is the life of gamers, presumably. Anyway, the new build is labeled 31.0210.0210.230, and it lands after an almost two-month beta testing period, so hopefully there aren't any...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 gets Android 12 update

Xiaomi is seeding the Android 12 update for the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 NFC for a limited number of users. The update, MIUI 13.0.2.0 SGCMIXM weighs 2.7GB and brings the security patch level to June 2022. We found it interesting when we reviewed the Redmi Note 11, that it ran MIUI 13 out of the box, but it was based on the older Android 11. Android 12 for the Redmi Note 11 The changelog for the firmware update lists enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock and Weather, as well as more convenient Mind map nodes. If you don't have the update on your device,...

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Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro promo images leak ahead of launch

Samsung’s next rugged Galaxy XCover phone will be announced on July 13 and Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared some official promo images ahead of the big launch. Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro Galaxy XCover6 Pro will bring a 6.56-inch display with a water drop notch on the front and a hardened plastic body with IP68 dust and water resistance. We can spot two camera modules on the back with the main one rumored to come in at 50MP. The device will also boast a removable back for quick battery swaps on the go. Galaxy XCover6 Pro marketing images The new images show out 5G and...

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Oppo Watch 3 and Oppo Band 2 details emerge

A new report from Digital Chat Station on Weibo offers some insight on two of Oppo’s upcoming wearable devices. The Oppo Watch 3 will aim to have longer battery life and will come in three different models: OWW211/212/213. The wearable will have a high screen-to-body ratio and will feature a “micro arc square dial design” and will be available in black, silver, dark gray and light gold. Meanwhile, the Oppo Band 2 will come in black and blue models, and it will feature NFC and SpO2 monitoring. “In the second half of the year, the focus is on new flagships, new equipment, and new...

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It's official: Xiaomi 12S series with Leica-tuned cameras is coming on July 4

The Xiaomi 12S that leaked last month will be officially unveiled next week - on July 4. This revelation comes from Xiaomi, which also said that the 12S will be joined by the 12S Pro and 12S Ultra at the event. Xiaomi also confirmed its partnership with Leica for the cameras on the 12S series and gave us a glimpse of the three smartphones. Judging by the leaked image of the 12S, we believe the smartphone with the white-colored back panel is the 12S, while the one in the center might be the 12S Pro, and the smartphone on the left might be the 12S Ultra. It has a golden metal frame...

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Google releases third Android Beta 13 Beta 3 build issuing more fixes

We are towards the end of the month and Google has released a third build for its Android 13 Beta 3. This month’s beta build has seen enough issues for Google to have to release not one, two, but three builds to address critical fixes to beta testers. Android 13 beta 3.3 is purely intended to fix bugs and does not bring any new features. Some of the fixes include a conflict that was occurring between the keyboard and the launcher, and another bug where gestures like swiping “back” would cause the UI to crash – and thus not make for a great beta experience. Google Pixel 6 There...

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One UI 5.0 beta will reportedly arrive next month with an October release date

Samsung’s One UI skin is getting its 5.0 version with the release of Android 13 later this year. A report from SamMobile reveals from a source that Samsung is going to launch its Android 13/One UI 5.0 beta in the third week of July. The beta program will let eligible devices, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, to download and test One UI 5.0 ahead of its general release, expected to officially arrive to Samsung devices in October as per the report. Samsung Galaxy S22 Series This year, Samsung’s timing is ahead of the previous beta cycle. One UI 4.0 beta last year launched...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ to have the same telephoto camera as their predecessors

Last week a report came out shedding some supposed light on Samsung's choice of front-facing camera for next year's Galaxy S23 and S23+ smartphones. And while in that case the news was good, with the rumor saying the devices in question could ship with upgraded selfie cameras, the same apparently can't be said for the telephoto shooter on the rear. According to the same source, both the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+ will use the same 10 MP resolution for the telephoto camera as the S22 and S22+. It's likely that it's going to be 3x, as it was this year, and in fact it might very well be...

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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G spotted at Geekbench with Snapdragon 695

The Samsung Galaxy A23 launched in March, a 4G phone powered by the Snapdragon 680. A couple of months later the first clues of a 5G model appeared and now the phone has been spotted at Geekbench. The phone, SM-A236U, seems to be a US version. There should also be a European version as well, at least that is what the initial report from May claimed. The Galaxy A23 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695, an upgraded version of the SD 690 chip with mmWave 5G support, 15% higher CPU performance and 30% faster GPU (thanks to upgraded Kryo 660 cores and Adreno 619). The mmWave connectivity (if...

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Huawei nova 10 and 10 Pro listed in China ahead of launch

Following a major leak over the weekend, Huawei now confirmed its ready to launch its nova 10 series on July 4. Ahead of the big unveiling both nova 10 and nova 10 Pro are already listed for reservation on JD.com revealing the official images and colorways. Huawei nova 10 Huawei nova 10 will be available in silver, purple, green and black colors in 128GB and 256GB storage trims. The nova 10 Pro will sport the exact same color options and storage trims. Design-wise both phones feature curved displays with the nova 10 getting a 60MP punch hole cutout selfie camera while the 10...

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OnePlus confirms Nord 2T arrival in India

OnePlus Nord 2T is selling in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom but the phone was missing from another major market until now - India. This injustice is finally going to be fixed, as the company confirmed the Nord 2T will arrive in the Pacific-Asian country as well. OnePlus set up a landing page on its own website and at Amazon in preparation for the arrival that is “coming soon”. The Nord 2T will arrive in its full power - 80W fast-charging, 50 MP camera with Sony IMX766 sensor, OxygenOS 12.1 out of the box. It is also the first phone on the market with Dimensity 1300...

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vivo iQOO 10 series to be the first with a Dimensity 9000+ smartphone

The iQOO 10 is already in the rumor mill, and we expect to learn more as early as next month. Latest information coming from trustworthy sources claimed the series will be the first with a phone, powered by a Dimensity 9000+ chipset. iQOO 9 Pro The Mediatek platform was announced just last week as a minor improvement over the Dimensity 9000. It has a slight CPU and GPU boost, as well as updates of the signal processing and 5G modem. The high-performance Cortex-X2 core goes from 3.05 GHz to 3.2 GHz, and the Taiwanese chip maker promised devices with the platform as early as...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 25

After making the top 10 last week, when they were still a rumor, the Poco pair of F4 and X4 GT were the favorites for topping our chart this time around. It was not to be, though, as the Nothing Phone (1)'s teaser campaign was so successful there was nothing stopping the company's first phone. The Poco F4 thus had to once again settle for the silver medal, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra dropped to third. The Galaxy A53 held onto fourth position as the Poco X4 GT didn't manage to improve from fifth. The Redmi Note 11 slid to sixth, but still managed to stay ahead of the Apple...

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vivo 50W Wireless Flash Charger test

The smartphone “charging wars” are predominantly fought on the wired front where some companies already passed the 100W thresh hold giving you a full 0-100% charge in around or even under 20 minutes. But every now and then the battle is carried over on the wireless front where makers are also reaching speeds that were unthinkable a couple of years ago. One such device is the vivo X80 Pro which we reviewed not too long ago and which supports 50W wireless charging. The only catch is that you need a specialized wireless charging stand. We recently received one such charger at our office –...

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Week 25 in review: Poco F4 and X4 GT are official

Welcome to the end of week number 25. Let's take a look back. Samsung has apparently accumulated some 50 million unsold smartphones. The A-series is reportedly mostly to blame, failing to meet its sales targets for one reason or another. 50 million is around 18% of Samsung's planned shipment target this year, which isn't good at all. Samsung made around 20 million units per month early this year, but that dropped to around 10 million in May. This could be a reaction to having too many units stuck in inventory and seeing low demand. The lower demand has also made Samsung cut its component...

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Flashback: a decade of iPhone camera tech

Apple’s iPhones have the reputation as having great cameras. For large parts of their history they have been up there with the best, in fact. That started with the iPhone 4 in 2010 (cameras on the original, 3G and 3GS felt more like an afterthought). We’ve already covered this in a Flashback, so we won’t go back quite that far today. Instead, we will look at the last 10 generations of iPhone starting in 2012 with the iPhone 5. If you skim the charts below you will see there isn’t much progress on the resolution front. The iPhone 4 had a 5MP camera, the 4s went up to 8MP, which stuck around...

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Weekly poll results: most people are fine with 256GB storage on their phones

Last week we asked you how much storage you use on your phone. It turns out most can fit within 256GB total. “Total” because we also queried you about your thoughts on microSD slots on phones. Here’s the breakdown. Just over 40% of people can squeeze in 128GB or less. That said, 36% need at least 256GB. This means 128GB models are still viable, but you should be looking at a phone with more room if you want to keep it for a long time. A freshly set up phone is fairly lean, but cruft starts to accumulate pretty fast. Photos you snapped quickly and didn’t intend to keep, images coming...

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Our deals tracker reveals killer offers on OnePlus 10 Pro, Galaxy Watch4

One of the many things we do here at GSMArena in order to be as useful as possible to our readers is quite extensive price tracking. We generally try to cover the most popular phones of the day, and one of the neat consequences of having precise historical price data is the ability to outline good deals when they pop up. We hope that at least some of you frequent our daily deals page. We thought this is a great time to give it another shoutout since some of the entries currently in there are definitely worth your attention. OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus Nord 2T In no...

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Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Band 7 in for review

It's officially summer, which is the time to be active, outside, or inside, and it's the perfect time to get a smart wearable, that can help you keep track of your activities. Monitor several health parameter, track your fitness achievements, be a companion to your phone, and be a fashionable accessory to complement your style. The Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Huawei Band 7 are the latest pair by the Chinese giant that claims to do all of that and then some. The Watch 2, in this higher-end Elegant Edition, comes with a charger and a double magnetism Milanese strap, priced at €230. But you can...

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Upcoming Nokia Style+ specs and dimensions leak in FCC certification

Nokia seems to be gearing up to launch a new device with the Style+ moniker, at least according to various certification filing leaks from China's China Quality Certification (CQC) and the WiFi Alliance. Now the Style+, model number TA-1448, has also popped up at the FCC in a pretty revealing way. Nokia Style+ FCC filing First off, the leak features a very precise schematic showing that the phone will be 166.1 mm tall and 76.4 mm wide. It also features the general layout of the back of the phone, which looks quite reminiscent of the recently-leaked Nokia G400 design or the...

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More Google Pixel 7 Pro low-level specs leak from prototype

If you've been keeping up with Pixel news lately, then you probably know that a number of prototype units for both the vanilla Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro are already out in the wild. Google has generally done a good and swift job hunting these down remotely and "bricking" or deactivating them in some manner, but that hasn't stopped tinkerers from snooping around in what is left like boot logs to dig up specs. A few more low-level details have now been unearthed. In no particular order let's start with the new Tensor 2 chipset. The new leak reaffirms that the Pixel 7 custom GS201...

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Samsung US is running some great promos

Samsung US is currently running some tempting promos in its official webstore. These will be active through today and tomorrow, so you have to be fairly quick if something catches your eye. In no particular order, let's start with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you go for a top-tier 1TB model, Samsung will instantly give you a $150 rebate. There is also a Summer sales event going on where you can double your memory and get the 512GB model for the same price as a 256GB one. That's a $100 value on the house. Trade-in value has also been temporarily boosted from a $640 cap to as much as $1,000...

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Asus ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant

Asus has already confirmed a few features of the ROG Phone 6 arriving on July 5 as a part of its promo campaign, and continuing it further, the company has now announced the ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant and is advertising it as the "world's 1st IPX4 gaming phone." World's 1st IPX4 gaming phone.Coming Soon.Tune in on July 5 to know more ▶️ https://ift.tt/keWKgJ0 pic.twitter.com/LOsmA4Z22C— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) June 24, 2022 Previously confirmed features of the ROG Phone 6 include the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 165Hz AMOLED screen, and improved cooling. Asus...

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Google Pixel 6a listed on Best Buy’s website ahead of release

In anticipation of the Google’s Pixel 6a hitting retail stores next month, US retailer Best Buy already has a listing for the budget-oriented Pixel on its website as “Coming Soon”. The listing doesn’t reveal anything that we didn’t already know, the Google Pixel 6a was fully revealed last month during Google I/O and will retail for $449 in the US. The Pixel 6a will be available in Chalk (white), Sage (green), and Charcoal (Black). All the images shown on Best Buy’s website are from the same set of renders we saw recently leaked by @evleaks. Best Buy has two SKUs listed: one Unlocked and...

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Fossil announces Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch with two-week battery and Alexa support

Fossil has unveiled its next-generation Hybrid smartwatch for those who prefer a more classic look with some of the smart features of modern smartwatches. The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid takes design elements from its other Gen 6 smartwatches and packs more tech into the hardware. There are two designs: Machine and Stella. The former has a 45mm case size with textured bezel and comes in Black, Smoke, and Silver finishes. The Stella is a smaller 40.5mm case with more feminine colorways including Rose Gold, Silver, and Two-Tone. Both watches have interchangeable bands (18mm and 24mm, respectively)...

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Hollywood actor Chris Evans says goodbye to his beloved iPhone 6S and its home button

Every technology user is different, and even in an era where large displays and swipey gestures are the norm, there are still users who believe “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Movie star Chris Evans was not ready to part ways with his iPhone 6S in an Instagram post he published with his beloved 2015 iPhone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Evans (@chrisevans) “I’ll miss your home button”, writes Evans in his Instagram post’s heart-felt ode to his six-year-old iPhone. “I won’t miss the nightly battle of trying to get your charge. Or your grainy...

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Apple Music’s Student tier gets a price bump in US, Canada, and UK

Major music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music all offer a cheaper tier plan for active students with verification. As spotted by a 9to5Mac reader , Apple has quietly raised the rate for the student-tier of Apple Music in the US, Canada, and the UK. Apple Music Student is $6 now? When was this change made? pic.twitter.com/SKRKPuFgzY— Michael Burkhardt (@tme_michael) June 23, 2022 The US and Canada will see a rate increase from $4.99 to $5.99 and from GBP 4.99 to GBP 5.99 in the UK. This comes a few weeks after Apple Music bumped the rate for its student...

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AirPods Pro 2 to feature heart rate monitoring, hearing aid function

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are coming soon, and today a new leak brings us a few details about them along with a bunch of renders. The AirPods Pro 2 come with a new System-in-Package (SiP) for the H1 chip, which supports adaptive active noise cancellation. The new SiP brings better performance and improved power consumption due to "higher integration and better manufacturing technology". There's also an improved Find My function, as well as new features like heart rate monitoring and a Hearing Aid mode of use. The case comes with a USB-C port and has optimized fast charging. As...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Bespoke Edition's color options revealed

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition last year, which was available in 49 color combinations. A few days ago, we heard that the Galaxy Flip4 Bespoke Edition will have even more combinations, and now thanks to Ross Young, we know what color options the Galaxy Z Flip4's standard and Bespoke Edition will have. Like the Flip3 Bespoke Edition, customers will be able to customize the Flip4 Bespoke Edition by picking colors for the smartphone's frame and back panels. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition's customization tool In addition to having more color...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets June 2022 Android security patch

Samsung has released a new software update for the original Galaxy Z Flip that bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to June 2022. The update comes with firmware version F700FXXU8GVF3 and is rolling for the Galaxy Z Flip units with model code SM-F700F. It's currently seeding in Italy and should expand to other regions soon. If you live in Italy and haven't received the update on your Galaxy Z Flip yet, you can check for it manually by heading to its Settings > Software update menu. Via

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Osom OV1 is now the Solana Saga, a blockchain-focused smartphone

Osom is a privacy-focused tech company that was expected to launch the OV1 smartphone from the team of engineers that built the Essential PH-1. In a turn of events, the OV1 will now be a new blockchain-focused smartphone by Solana Mobile called the "Saga" and it will still be manufactured by Osom. The Solana Saga will be tightly integrated with Solana’s blockchain, capable of making transaction in web3 and will support holding digital assets including tokens and NFTs. The OV1 will now be the Solana Saga.— OSOMPrivacy (@OsomPrivacy) June 23, 2022 At an event in New York, the company...

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Instagram tests age verification via video selfie and social vouching

Over in the US, Instagram has started testing new ways to have you verify your age. In addition to simply uploading your ID, a method that may take up to two days to verify, you now have two more options. The first one is to take a video selfie. On-screen instructions will guide you through the process if you pick this option. After you take the video, it's shared only with Yoti, a company specializing in age verification, and Instagram's partner in this undertaking. Yoti's tech estimates your age based on your facial features and then the video gets deleted. Results can take 20...

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Asus ROG Phone 6 flexes its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 muscles in a Geekbench test

From what we’ve seen so far, the major upgrade on the Asus ROG Phone 6 will be the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which will take over from the 888+ of last year’s model. The new phone had a go at Geekbench and left behind a score card. We have already tested the 8+ Gen 1, but that was an engineering unit we received from Asus rather than a retail-ready device. This is the real thing and it scored slightly higher than the results we got. Asus ROG Phone 6 (ASUS_AI2201_F) scorecard from Geekbench This particular ROG Phone 6 unit had 16GB of RAM. The TENAA certification put the...

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Samsung introduces ISOCELL HP3 200MP sensor with smallest ever pixels

Samsung announced a new 200 MP sensor, called ISOCELL HP3. It has the “industry’s smallest pixel” at just 0.56 μm, which is 12% smaller than the predecessor. It promises quicker auto-focusing and even clearer HDR thanks to a new algorithm for stacking images. The new sensor arrived nine months after the ISOCELL HP1, which is technically the first 200MP camera sensor for smartphones, even if we haven’t seen an actual phone with it yet. Since then, Samsung managed to decrease the pixel size from 0.64 μm, making the the new sensor 1/1.4” type - about 20% smaller than the...

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