Watch the Sony Xperia 5 IV announcement live

Sony is hosting an event today to unveil a new Xperia smartphone. The Japanese brand hasn't explicitly revealed the name of the new smartphone, but it's likely the Sony Xperia 5 IV. The launch event will be streamed live beginning at 7AM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and sport a triple camera setup on the rear comprising three 12MP units (primary, telephoto, ultrawide). The main camera is said to use the IMX557 sensor. The Xperia 5 IV is expected to feature a 6.1" screen...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wnGMeNh

Apple releases iOS 12.5.6, fixing security issue for older devices

Today Apple has issued a new software update, but this one is a bit special, as it's intended for the older models that the company doesn't support anymore - not with its latest iOS builds at least. We're talking about iOS 12.5.6, which is already going out to those iPhones and iPads stuck on the iOS 12 branch, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, original iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and even the 6th gen iPod touch. The new update's build number is 16H71, and it addresses a security vulnerability in WebKit which leads to arbitrary code execution and Apple says...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HJLfudU

TrendForce: iPhone 14 price hikes may be smaller than expected

Apple is cutting one iPhone model (the mini) and adding one (the vanilla Max), so a shake-up in the pricing structure is to be expected. Some analysts have been predicting that the prices for the two Pro models will go up by $100, but TrendForce thinks that the price hike will be smaller. In fact, the iPhone 14 could be $50 cheaper than its predecessor, which started at $800. Of course, last year there was the iPhone 13 mini for $700 as the cheapest new (non-SE) model. This year you will be looking to spend $750 or $800 for a new mainline iPhone at the least, if the predictions pan...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/avCS5oq

Samsung Galaxy A04s arrives with 90Hz HD+ display, 50MP camera

The Galaxy A series has a new junior member – a sequel to the A03s from last year and an upgrade to the recent A04. The new model appeared in Northern Europe without a launch party, so details on availability are still to be announced. The Samsung Galaxy A04s is very much an entry-level phone, but it is a capable one. It arrives with Android 12 and One UI Core 4.1, a parred back version of Samsung’s custom UI. The company is mum on the chipset, but we believe it is the Exynos 850. With eight Cortex-A55 cores it is faster than the Helio P35 of the A03s from last year and it is an 8nm...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/u18h3bE

Oppo A57s and A57e go official: Similar phones with different cameras

Oppo has added two new smartphones to its A57 lineup, called A57s and A57e, which are similar smartphones with a few differences. Oppo A57s Let's talk about the Oppo A57s first. It's powered by the Helio G35 SoC, runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1, and comes in a single 4GB/64GB memory configuration. However, the RAM expansion feature allows you to virtually add 4GB extra RAM using the smartphone's internal storage, and the handset also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. The Oppo A57s is built around a 6.56" LCD of HD+ resolution. It's protected by Panda Glass...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AEUynpN

DIZO Watch R Talk and Watch D Talk are launching on September 7

Realme's TechLife brand DIZO has announced it will unveil two new smartwatches on September 7 in India at noon local time, dubbed the Watch R Talk and Watch D Talk. The DIZO Watch R Talk appears to be the more expensive of the two. It features a 1.3" circular AMOLED screen and has voice call support. DIZO says it will come with a single-chipset calling that consumes less power and ensures a stable connection. DIZO doesn't reveal anything else about the Watch R Talk, but the promo page set up by Indian online retailer Flipkart on its website tells us more about the smartwatch. For...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/xRBuMoQ

New Pixel 7 series to support Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3 codec)

New findings by 9to5Google suggest that the new Google Pixel 7 series (and future Pixel 7a) may support a new Bluetooth codec. Android 13 brought support for ‘Bluetooth LE Audio’ using the LC3 codec. The new codec brings improvements to the overall listening experience and sound quality. In the findings, a recent Android code change uncovered a particular XML file labeled “le_audio_codec_setting.xml”. A message exchange mentions this XML file is associated with ‘P22’ and ‘P23a’. The former identifier refers to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro while ‘P23a” refers to a future Pixel 7a model that’s yet...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/LhVWxi9

Poco M5s appears in an unboxing video

The Poco M5 and Poco M5s will be announced on September 5, the Xiaomi brand revealed earlier this month. And six days before the phones arrive, the M5s appeared in an unboxing video on YouTube. The reviewer goes through all major specs and features and while claiming he doesn’t know more details, he did reveal enough for us to realize it is actually a rebranded Redmi Note 10S. The device is also known as Redmi Note 11 SE in India, down to the Helio G95 chipset, AMOLED screen and the quad-cam setup on the back. The Poco M5s has one major difference from its Redmi-named twins -...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/NO6u0y1

Current Apple Watch bands may not fit the Apple Watch Pro

Apple is expected to be announcing a new Apple Watch at an iPhone event next week. In addition to the standard refreshed Apple Watches, analysts claim that a rumored Apple Watch “Pro” will be featured during the livestream, one that might use premium materials and may retail for over $900. It will have a larger 47mm case (the Series 7 Apple watch comes in 41mm and 45mm versions). Due to the size of this larger Apple Watch Pro, it will likely come with a wider band, and it is reported that existing Apple Watch bands will not properly fit this new rumored Apple Watch. Bloomberg’s Mark...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jlJBH4U

vivo V25e goes official with Helio G99, color-changing design, and 64MP camera

vivo announced the V25 and V25 Pro about a couple of weeks ago, and now the company has added a third member to the lineup, dubbed vivo V25e. The vivo V25e is powered by the Helio G99 SoC, runs Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12, and comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration. And if you want more storage, you can expand it up to 1TB via microSD card. The V25e is built around a 6.44" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen having a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. It also has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication and a notch for the 32MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get a...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/J2CgLzd

Samsung Display to provide over 80% of all screens for iPhone 14 series

Samsung Display is once again dominating the panel shipment for iPhones, reported Ross Young from DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants). According to internal info, Apple procured 82% of panels from Samsung, 12% from the Korean company LG Display and the other 6% from the Chinese BOE. Apple iPhone 14 series screen deliveries The iPhone 14 Pro Max units will have only Samsung panels at the beginning, the report revealed. Apparently, LG is struggling to keep up with the demand and has “technical challenges”, and will begin providing screens as early as September. The Chinese...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/XtwYI2p

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 survives durability tests

Just as we wrapped our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, JerryRigEverything’s durability test of the same device drops. Construction and structural integrity of the Z Fold4 remains unchanged over the Z Fold3, except for the update from Gorilla Glass Victus to Victus Plus on the external display. The Z Fold4 is still IPX8 water resistant, and the internal display is still protected by a plastic cover. Gorilla Glass Victus Plus didn’t have any additional scratch-resistant properties, as the external display still scratched at a level 6 (of Moh’s scale of hardness) with deeper grooves...

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

Sony announces it will acquire Savage Game Studios to strengthen its mobile offerings

In a press release Monday morning, Sony announced it will be acquiring Savage Game Studios under its newly formed PlayStation Studios Mobile Divison – which develops games for mobile and is independent of Sony’s console development team. Savage Game Studios has offices in Helsinki and Berlin and the team is already working on an unannounced “AAA mobile live service action game. The company’s co-founders have previously worked with mobile game studios Rovio, Zynga, Supercell, Wargaming, and Insomniac. I’m thrilled to welcome Savage Game Studios. They join a new independent PlayStation...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MdEu7yV

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 video review is now up

Samsung's newest large foldable is the Galaxy Z Fold4, and it just went on sale last Friday. It's the new hot item if you want a phone that folds into a mini tablet and don't live in China where you'd have a lot more options. Elsewhere, at least so far, it's pretty much Samsung or bust, so how good of a phone is this anyway? That's what we explored in depth in our comprehensive written review of the Galaxy Z Fold4, which you shouldn't miss if you're interested in this device. If you want to only hear the key bullet points, however, then our newly released video review is just the thing for...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6gLpB0S

Poco M5 and M5s will be announced on September 5, specs leak

Poco has been working on a couple of new mid-rangers to add to its ever-expanding portfolio, and today the brand has announced that their unveiling will take place on September 5, via an online event that will start at 8 PM Beijing time (that's 2 PM CEST, 12 PM GMT, 1 PM UK, 8 AM EDT, 5 AM PDT, respectively). The devices in question are the Poco M5 and the Poco M5s, and the brand makes no secret of this, proudly displaying their names on the event invite. One of these is most likely going to be the previously teased smartphone running the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. And according to past...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/s8Lclwd

Motorola Edge 30 Neo color options leak

A while back we came across a Geekbench listing for the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Neo (aka Edge 30 Lite) and today we have more details on the phone’s design thanks to a series of new images of the phone in all four of it color options. Evan Blass and 91mobiles are bringing us the Black Onyx, Very Peri, Aqua Foam, and Ice Palace colors of the Edge 30 Neo. Motorola Edge 30 Neo design and color options Motorola Edge 30 Neo is expected to debut with a 6.28-inch pOLED with FDH+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will likely launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 chipset...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3bGd2mh

Apple trademarks “Reality One” for its mixed reality headset

Apple will likely use Reality in its naming for the upcoming mixed reality headset as per a new series of patents. A new Bloomberg report details three separate patent fillings for Reality One, Reality Pro and Reality Processor. These are the likely names for the two versions of the long-rumored Apple MR/AR headset and its processing unit. Older applications also revealed a realityOS patent filling which is most likely for the headset’s OS. Possible names for Apple's mixed reality headsets The US Trademark and Patent Office shows Immersive Health Solutions as the patent filler for...

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

Samsung to deliver major update for Galaxy S22 series' cameras

Samsung announced today that its new software update for the Galaxy S22 series will bring a number of improvements to the trio's cameras. Hyperlapse videos will be enabled for the telephoto camera, and the QR scanner will be improved for easier navigation. Samsung camera app improvements The Hyperlapse option in the Camera app offered recording with the wide and ultrawide cameras, but now a third 3x option is coming. The company also confirmed Astro Hyperlapse is currently in development - a cool feature that will allow users to have even more artistic photos of the night...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/aApByU0

Top 10 trending phones of week 34

Apple's official confirmation of its September 7 iPhone 14 series event was the key event to influence this week's trending chart. Not only it helped the iPhone 14 Pro Max retain its lead, but it also lead to a true Apple invasion lower down the ranks as people started comparing their existing phones as they considered upgrading. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rose to second as the Galaxy Z Fold4 foldable lost more steam and is now down in seventh. Yet another phone from the Korean company, the Galaxy A53, completes the podium as the iPhone 13 Pro Max's charge came just short and it ended...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Js5WmRg

Week 34 in review: Xperia 5 IV coming on September 1, iPhone 14 on September 7

Another week down, let's take a look back at the top stories. Apple confirmed its iPhone 14 series announcement will happen on September 7. The lineup will almost certainly include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumor has it the Pros will get the new A16 Bionic, ProMotion displays, the new pill-shaped punch hole Face ID instead of the notch, a new selfie camera with AF, and a new 48MP main camera with 8K video. The non-Pro's will retain the A15 Bionic, have 60Hz displays, and likely the camera setup of the iPhone 13...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7UDA0BJ

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in for review

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has landed at HQ and we've got an unboxing for you. It comes with a case for the rear glass panel, complete with an adjustable kickstand, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, a 67W charger, and a cable. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is among the thinnest foldables around. It measures 5.4mm when unfolded, and 11.2mm when folded. Compare that to the Galaxy Z Fold4's 6.3mm/15.8mm, and the Xiaomi phone feels thin as air. There's a lot to say about the Mix Fold 2 in comparison to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The Xiaomi foldable has a conventional-feeling outer display with a 21:9 aspect, which...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wEThvun

Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control review

The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi's latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It's a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control devices around your house with just your voice, as long as they work with an IR remote. Design The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a relatively compact device, measuring 14cm tall and 9.5cm across. It is made out of matte black plastic that does unfortunately show dust quite readily and requires regular cleaning. On the front is a four character seven-segment LED display that mostly just...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/WNvosub

Weekly poll: is the Honor 70 the right midranger for you?

Earlier this week Honor brought over its Honor 70 to the UK market after it debuted in China earlier in the year and the phone is expected to arrive in more regions in the coming weeks. At £479.99 for the 8/128 GB trim and £529.99 for the 8/256 GB model Honor is having big goals for its new workhorse, but does it have what it takes to be your next phone? The Android midrange segment is arguably the busiest area in the smartphone market with plenty of great options from a variety of makers. The big names like Samsung, Xiaomi and the BBK group routinely offer great devices that come with...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fFxl8ML

Realme 9i 5G hands-on

Realme launched the 9i in January and followed up with the 5G version last week. It has Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, and Metallica Gold color options, but Realme is currently only selling the latter two models, with the blue variant coming at some later point. We got a chance to spend some time with the Metallica Gold version, so here are our first-hand impressions. The Realme 9i 5G comes in a yellow-colored box similar to its 4G counterpart, including a protective case, a SIM card ejector tool, a USB-C cable, an 18W power adapter, and some paperwork. The Realme 9i 5G is built...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5xE0DiB

Weekly poll results: Most of you are excited about Android 13 as long as your phone gets it

Android 13 is an exciting update for most users according to your answers to last week’s poll. The majority of you are eager to test out the latest version of Android with its new Material You customization options and new security features. Sadly, nearly 26% of respondents say their phones won’t get Android 13. OS fragmentation is still one of Android’s weak points and plenty of devices launched in the past two years won’t receive the new update at all. For the rest, the update is either several weeks or months away depending on the manufacturer and class of device. Some makers like...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/h3YAqEC

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 in for review

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is the company's most premium laptop line and we have the 2022 model at the office today! The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is a sight to behold. Ever since Huawei introduced the thin-and-light MateBook X Pro series back in 2017, they've been one of the prettiest machines. We're talking MacBook Air 2022 bezels back in 2017. But this year, Huawei finally made some changes to the design, which we'll go over right after we get the unboxing out of the way. The MateBook X Pro 2022 comes in the same-looking white retail box with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a new 90W...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/jwzt8dW

Google's Tensor 3 CPU and Samsung's Exynos 1380 reportedly in the works

As per a report from GalaxyClub, Google and Samsung are already working on a third-generation Tensor SoC, which should power next year's Pixel 8 lineup. On the one hand, it's no surprise that Google and Samsung will continue to work on their joint venture but on the other, it's not the first time Google has killed a project or two. After all, the first-generation Tensor chipset isn't exactly on par with the competition from Qualcomm and Apple. Things may change in the future, though. The Tensor's advantage, however, is that Google has the freedom to tailor the SoC to its needs. Its...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/hGZ9xXe

OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones launched in India

As promised, OnePlus today launched the OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones in India. They come in a single black color and are designed after the Bullets Wireless Z neckband-style Bluetooth earphones. The Nord Wired Earphones pack 9.2mm dynamic drivers and have a sound cavity of 0.42cc. These come with a 3.5mm connector, and OnePlus bundles a total of three pairs of silicone tips (small, medium, large) for passive noise cancellation. You also get an inline mic with button controls, and the earphones also have magnets that allow you to play/pause the audio. OnePlus Nord Wired...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CLjRe2x

Asus Zenfone 9 Android 13 beta program announced

Asus has announced the Android 13 beta program for the Zenfone 9 launched last month with Android 12. Those interested can apply for the beta program by navigating to their Zenfone 9's Settings > System > System update menu, clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner, and then clicking on "Enroll in the Beta Test Program." After that, click on "Agree", sign up for the Asus member account if you don't have one already, fill in the beta test application, and click "Submit." If your application is accepted, you will be informed via email and receive the Android 13 beta on your...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fENBrQm

Samsung’s Expert RAW camera app now supported on Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung has a more advanced camera app called Expert RAW that gives you more control over the cameras on the Galaxy S21 series, S22 series, and the Galaxy Fold3 (with support for the S20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold2 delayed). The app lets you shoot with any of the cameras on the device with full control of the shutter and ISO. The latest version of the Expert RAW app 2.0.00.3 expands support to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The new app version also improves image performance in low-light with the ability to add custom presets. There is no mention of support for the Galaxy Z Flip4,...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6PUKXFh

Samsung's One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 gets a rumored release date

Samsung recently started beta testing One UI 5, the upcoming version of its skin based on Android 13, the latest iteration of the OS which Google outed earlier this month. These beta testing phases usually last for at least a few weeks, but naturally everyone is curious about the release date for the finalized One UI 5 build. And according to a new rumor today, that will be either October 17 or October 19. That's when the Galaxy S22 models will allegedly start receiving the update. That's an incredibly specific bit of info right there, especially for a software release, which could...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BuTbk9S

Instagram denies a viral post that claimed the app shares your location with followers

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri and Instagram’s social media team are refuting claims that the Instagram app is tracking location data and sharing it with followers looking for your exact location. A post went viral claimed “a recent iOS update” has made it so that “people can now find your exact location from Instagram”. This prompted many people to go into their phone’s Instagram app settings and disable location permissions for the app. Instagram’s Comms Twitter posted about the viral post, clarifying what Instagram’s policies on location data are. Wanted to share this 🧵 for clarity....

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/R3S8uke

Honor 70 in for review

The Honor 70 just made its UK debut and it's now joining our review queue. Here are our first impressions before the lengthy testing process is complete. The phone we have is in Emerald Green color, which is the best-looking of all three available in Europe. We also love how thin the phone is - under 8mm, and the 2.5D curved sides make it extremely easy to handle. The dual-circle design of the camera setup on the back has been around for more than a year but this time the two circles aren't joined on an elevated island. The top circle houses the 54MP main camera with a Sony...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mtxTHaA

Honor 70, X8 5G and Pad 8 arrive in the UK

Following its international debut last week, the Honor 70 is now coming to British fans. The phone joins the Honor X8 5G and the Honor Pad 8 in the UK. The UK is the first European region to see these new devices. Pre-orders begin tomorrow, August 26, with general sales scheduled for September 2. The Honor 70 smartphone has a big 6.67” OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The company put in a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and a 54MP main camera with a Sony IMX800 sensor behind. Prices for the mid-range smartphone are £479.99 (8/128 GB) and £529.99 (8/256 GB)....

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lxYIq3X

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 review

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Pv5Oc46

Sony Xperia 5 IV launching on September 1

Sony is hosting a new launch event on September 1 where we’re expecting to see the debut of the Xperia 5 IV. The event is scheduled to take place from 4PM Japan time/9AM CEST and will be live-streamed on the official Sony Xperia YouTube channel. Sony teamed up with artist Cat Burns who shot and recorded her latest music video on the “new Xperia” phone though she didn’t explicitly mention it’s the Xperia 5 IV. Based on rumors and a more recent FCC certification Xperia 5 IV will debut with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a camera setup similar to the outgoing Xperia 5 III with...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ejyKTME

Xiaomi Redmi phones to ship without chargers too

Xiaomi announced its Redmi Note 11SE in India yesterday and while most of the coverage is centered around the phone’s specs, Xiaomi India’s official page confirms the phone will ship without a charger. Xiaomi stopped bundling chargers with its phones starting with the Mi 11 last year but this would mark the first time a Redmi phone ships without a charger. Redmi Note 11SE package contents We can see the package contents for the Note 11 SE include the phone, a USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card. All other Redmi phones sold via Xiaomi...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PbluCEO

Honor Magic4 Pro becomes an exclusive sponsor to Genshin Impact at Gamescom 2022

Gamescom 2022 is taking place right now in Cologne, and one major smartphone announcement came from Honor’s camp. The company’s flagship, the Honor Magic4 Pro, is the exclusive smartphone partner of HoYoverse for the new Version 3.0 update of Genshin Impact. The partnership means attendees at the trade fair can test the expansion pack on Honor smartphones. According to the developers, Genshin Impact Version 3.0 unlocks access to a massive Sumeru region and some playable Dendro characters. The game also runs at 120Hz now. Source

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/85LZiNS

Fitbit launches Sense 2, Versa 4, and Inspire 3 wearables

Today Fitbit has officially introduced its "fall lineup", refreshing its two most high-end smartwatches alongside the Inspire 3 fitness tracker. The Google-owned company chose to subtly evolve the designs of the Versa 4 and Sense 2, opting to eschew any revolutionary changes this year in that department. Well, unless you count the physical button replacing the capacitive one from last year. The theme pretty much continues on the inside as well. Compared to its predecessor, the Sense 2 gets all-day stress management thanks to its new continuous EDA sensor. This can make you aware of...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PEkdKC1

Apple to hold its next event on September 7 at Apple Park

Apple today announced that it is holding its next event on Wednesday, September 7 inside the company's Apple Park campus. The event will start at 10:00 AM PT and will be attended in-person as well as live streamed on the company's website and YouTube. Being the September event, the focus would be on new iPhone models. New for this year is a a plus-sized iPhone 14 Plus/Max with essentially the same dimensions as the iPhone 14 Pro Max but with the feature-set of the iPhone 14. This model will replace the iPhone mini from the lineup. The new iPhones are also expected to get an...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/AuD6CYI

Poco hints at new Helio G99-powered M series smartphone

Poco's Indian division has dropped an image on Twitter teasing a new M series smartphone powered by the Helio G99 SoC. Poco hasn't revealed the name of this new smartphone yet. However, the image shared by the company suggests its back panel will have a leather finish. ‘M bringing sexy back 😈 pic.twitter.com/LTSY84gapu— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 24, 2022 Poco hasn't divulged any other specs of this new M series smartphone or revealed its launch date either, but you can expect to hear more about this Helio G99-powered phone in the coming days.

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

Huawei Mate Xs 2 finally arrives in the United Kingdom

Huawei announced the global rollout of its latest foldable, the Mate Xs 2, back in May. Italy and Germany got the phone shortly after, yet it's only now that availability for the UK is detailed. Actual sales begin on September 12. British customers will be able to pre-order the Huawei Mate Xs 2 between August 31 and September 11. There is also a nice little treat for those who do - the company will throw a free Watch GT 3 Pro (46 mm with either a Black fluoroelastomer or a Brown leather strap that costs £300 on its own). The foldable was announced in White, Black, and Violet, but...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EvAewkJ

Honor teases new wireless earphones ahead of IFA 2022

With IFA Berlin 2022 around the corner Honor is sharing some details for its announcement plans. Honor already teased its announcement lineup which consists of a new phone, laptop, tablet and a pair of wireless earbuds and we now get our first images of the earbuds. Honor's upcoming wireless earbuds While we don’t have a name for the earbuds for now though they do look similar to the Honor Earbuds 3 Pro that we recently reviewed. Honor is testing the buds with a high-frequency head and torso simulator to tweak their output. We don’t have any other info on the buds at the moment...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uESbZT4

Asus ROG Phone 6D with Dimensity 9000+ appears on AnTuTu

Asus launched the ROG Phone 6 series back in July, and the Pro phone quickly took the AnTuTu crown by the end of the month. Now an even more powerful version appeared online with slightly better benchmark results, and reports are the new device will be called ROG Phone 6D, powered by a Dimensity 9000+. The score of 1,146,594 for the phone with model number ASUS_AI2203_D may be unofficial and an outlier in AnTuTu terms, but it is still 2-3% more than the very same ROG Phone 6 Pro, powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. More importantly, the CPU scored over 290,000 which is about 15%...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/PuMBkHv

Samsung Galaxy A04 goes official with a 6.5" screen and 50MP camera

Samsung announced the Galaxy A03 last November, and nine months later, the company has quietly unveiled its successor - the Galaxy A04. The Samsung Galaxy A04 looks similar to its predecessor. It sports an Infinity-V display and features two cameras on the back joined by an LED flash. However, the rear cameras aren't placed inside a camera island like the A03, and the flash is now positioned on the right side between the two cameras instead of the first shooter. The display measures 6.5" diagonally and has HD+ resolution. Like the Galaxy A03, the Galaxy A04 also comes with a 5MP...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/IaeORKj

Parts and repair manuals for M1 MacBooks added to Apple's Self Repair Program

Late last year, Apple announced its Self Service Repair program that would give customers access to parts, tools, and detailed repair manuals for Apple products. In April, the program launched in the US with repair parts and manuals for iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE 2022. Apple has just updated its Self Service Repair program with parts and repair manuals for all M1 MacBook models including the 13-inch MacBook Air, and the 13, 14, and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The repair manuals are quite lengthy and show you how to repair things from keyboard keycaps, the display, perform a...

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

Apple confirms iPadOS 16 delay

At the beginning of this month a rumor surfaced claiming that, for the first time ever, Apple would decouple an iPadOS release from an iOS release this year, outing iPadOS 16 about a month after iOS 16. Today Apple itself has confirmed just that. In a statement provided to TechCrunch, the company said this: This is an especially big year for iPadOS. As its own platform with features specifically designed for iPad, we have the flexibility to deliver iPadOS on its own schedule. This Fall, iPadOS will ship after iOS, as version 16.1 in a free software update. The aforementioned rumor...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VSzTrWj

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 review

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/o2nIk0N

Samsung Galaxy Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Buds2 Pro in for review

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro earlier this month, and the event also saw the introduction of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. We had a chance to get the wearables for a quick hands-on session which was published right after the August 10 launch. Now we have all the gadgets with us at HQ, and we are ready to begin with our thorough tests for full-blown review. But first, let’s see what we got from Samsung: Our Galaxy Buds2 Pro are white and come in a color-matching case. Samsung went from glossy to matte plastic which keeps fingerprints at bay. The earphones are...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/I6iDpfr

Kuo: Apple’s M2-powered 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros to start production in Q4 2022

In an update tweeted by Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, new MacBook Pro models will enter mass production in Q4 of 2022 and new M2 Pro chip may end up using 5nm process despite contradicting reports. New 14" and 16" MacBook Pro with new processors will enter mass production in 4Q22. Given TSMC's guidance that the 3nm will contribute revenue starting in 1H23, processors of 14" and 16" MacBook Pro models may still adopt the 5nm advanced node.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 22, 2022 Apple’s M-chips are manufactured by TSMC, but the chip maker’s guidance doesn’t accord for revenue...

GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ucSLnVA