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Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 review

Huawei's latest flagship TWS earphones - the Freebuds Pro 2 - come as a natural evolution of the first Freebuds Pro. They are co-engineered with Devialet and having spent considerable time testing them we are now ready to share what we hope will be some useful impressions. We had the Silver Blue set, which is definitely the belle of the ball - there are also Black and White options for more traditional looks. Picking a bold color for an accessory usually means it will be an accent in one’s apparel, and in this case, the Freebuds Pro 2 in Blue are definitely a head-turner. The case... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3SfoFQE

Nothing Phone (1) update brings UI and charging improvements

Nothing is rolling out version 1.1.2 for the Nothing OS (1) for the Phone (1). It's a minor update but brings some useful improvements to the phone. The always-on display feature will now by have the custom schedule on by default. This means the feature will automatically turn itself off at night. The user can still manually change this to be on all the time but it's no longer the default behavior. Change log. Note the lighter shade of gray for the background in the updated version. This update also added an option to make the fingerprint icon appear when the display is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3SqsXES

Top 10 trending phones of week 30

Nothing's phone (1) kept its crown as the most popular phone in our database for the third week in a row, while Google's Pixel 6a is once again the runner-up. The gap is much smaller this week, though, so we might see a change at the top in week 31. In third we have the Asus Zenfone 9, which made its official debut and finally ended the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's streak of consecutive bronze medals. The Samsung flagship settled for fourth, just edging the Redmi Note 11 and the Galaxy A53. There are three Apple smartphones in the final four positions, with the iPhone 13 Pro Max... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3voXjO7

Realme Pad X in for review

The Realme Pad X just arrived and we decided to do our customary unboxing before we start the review. Lucky for us, it came with the Realme Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, which are normally sold separately. The Realme Pad X was unveiled back in May but only became global a few days ago. The tablet comes with a USB cable and a 33W charger. The tablet starts at INR17,999 ($225/€220) for the Wi-Fi-only 4/64GB model, and INR25,999 ($325/€320) for the 5G 4/64GB model. The Realme Smart Keyboard is priced at INR4,999 ($63/€61) and the Realme Pencil is INR5,499 ($69/€68). Realme Pad X... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3bi12WV

Week 30 in review: Zenfone 9 and MatePad Pro 11 official, Pixel 7 leaks

Another week down, let's recap it. The most popular story of the week concerned the camera sensors on the upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones. They'll have the same Samsung GN1 sensor in the main, and Sony IMX381 in the ultrawide camera as the current Pixel 6/6 Pro. But both 7-series Pixels will get bumped to a new autofocusing 11MP Samsung 3J1 selfie module, while the Pixel 7 Pro will upgrade its zoom camera's sensor from the IMX586 to the GM1. The Asus Zenfone 9 is official. It's deliciously compact, but that doesn't impede its performance or its battery endurance. The phone has a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3oFctLt

Weekly poll results: iQOO 10 series shows promise, but limited availability is a huge issue

Is 200W charging power too much? No, it’s just right for some of the voters in last week’s poll. However, the iQOO 10 Pro has problems of a different nature – availability. That same issue extends to the vanilla iQOO 10 as well. iQOO is more of a regional brand, its products are available mainly in China and India, leaving out a lot of potential buyers. Parent vivo is certainly not a regional brand, so it can spread iQOO out to new regions if it wanted to, but that is not the strategy it has chosen. However, this means that even though nearly half of voters are interested in the iQOO 10... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3vrDbem

Madhav Sheth: Realme will launch a sub-INR15,000 5G smartphone, enter new consumer categories in H2 2022

Realme launched the Pad X in India a few days ago with a bunch of other AIoT products, including the Watch 3 and its first PC monitor, dubbed Realme Flat Monitor Full HD. On the sidelines of the launch, we spoke with Mr. Madhav Sheth - CEO of Realme India, VP of Realme, and President of Realme International Business Group - to learn more about Realme's product roadmap for H2 2022. Sheth told us that in the coming months, Realme will launch at least four new products in India, including a 5G smartphone in the INR10,000 ($126/€123) to INR15,000 ($190/€185) category, which, the Indian CEO... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3S6omY6

OnePlus 10T's battery size confirmed, will charge faster than 10 Pro

The OnePlus 10T is launching next week, and OnePlus has already revealed its design and key specs, including the SoC, cameras, RAM, storage, and screen refresh rate. Now just a few days ahead of the unveiling, OnePlus has detailed the 10T's battery. OnePlus has announced that the 10T will pack a 4,800 mAh battery, which is 200 mAh smaller than the 10 Pro's cell but supports faster charging. The OnePlus 10 Pro supports 65W charging in North America and goes up to 80W in other regions, but the 10T will support 150W charging, which, OnePlus says, will juice up the 4,800 mAh cell from 1-100%... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3oE3QRh

Is Pixel 6a the Best Camera Phone Under Rs. 50,000?

Google Pixel 6a went on sale yesterday, July 28, as the first Google handset to launch in India since the Pixel 4a. Here’s what we think about Google’s latest smartphone offering, its performance, potential bugs, and what might help it stand apart from several other phones available for purchase in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3zI504o

How Realme Plans to Tap Into 5G Across Its Ecosystem, Deal With the Chip Shortage: Interview With Madhav Sheth

Realme is one of many manufacturers in India that have been working on 5G-focussed products aimed at customers looking to take advantage of the next generation of mobile connectivity expecting to arrive later this year. Gadgets 360 interviewed Madhav Sheth, CEO, Realme India, VP, Realme and President, Realme International Business Group, to learn more about the compan... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3zGJFsc

Omdia: Apple, Samsung and Honor win in Q2, overall market loses

Per Omdia's research, the global smartphone market in Q2 of this year was worse off than in Q2 of 2021, and worse still compared to Q1 of 2022. There were a total of 293.7 million smartphones shipped in the months April through June, compared to 307.7 million in Q1, and 303.3 million in Q2 2021. Samsung led the market in Q2 with a total of 62.2 million phones shipped, in front of Apple's 48.9 million. Omdia points to the solid performance of devices like the Galaxy A13 and the Galaxy S22 series. On Apple's side, there was strong brand loyalty and a higher interest in the iPhone 13 series,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3S4vNPH

OnePlus Ace Pro Teased to Feature 150W Fast Charging, Live Images Surface Online

OnePlus Ace Pro will be launched in China on August 3. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Just days before the formal debut, the company teased the charging capabilities of the OnePlus Ace Pro. Separately, live images of the phone have surfaced online suggesting the design. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3JilYK2

Samsung's new 'Repair Mode' will keep sensitive data safe while your phone being serviced

It’s standard practice to reset your phone when dropping it off at the service center for repairs – otherwise you risk sensitive data (photos, accounts, etc.) getting into the wrong hands. This creates an additional hassle of having to back up your data first and restoring it after. Samsung has introduced a solution to this problem – Repair Mode. This will be accessible through the Battery and Device Care screen in the Settings. Once activated the phone will reboot. The mode will hide all personal data, including photos, messages, accounts and even apps (only the default installed apps... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3zkRYs2

Sony introduces a new iPhone-friendly PS5-styled gamepad controller. Here’s why it is bizarre

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The beige Galaxy Z Fold4 actually looks nice as seen in leaked renders

Was anyone worried when they heard the word ‘beige’ as a color name for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4? Very few people would say that beige is their favorite color, but the actual hue will look quite nice, especially when paired with a gold hinge and trim. Here is a preview, courtesy of Evan Blass who published renders of three of the four colorways for the Z Fold model. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Beige (leaked render) • Galaxy Z Fold3 in Phantom Silver After beige, let’s look at the stalwart Phantom Black color. Well, maybe “Phantom Black”, maybe it will have a different name – it... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ziJEsR

Tecno Spark 9T debuts in India with a different design and specs

Tecno today introduced the Spark 9T in India, but it's different from the one launched last month in Nigeria - both in terms of design and specs. For starters, the original Tecno Spark 9T is powered by the Helio G37 SoC, whereas the Indian model has the Helio G35 chip at the helm. Nigerian Tecno Spark 9T • Indian Tecno Spark 9T The Indian Spark 9T also packs a higher-res LCD (FullHD+ vs. HD+) while having the same 6.6" diagonal, but the screen refresh rate has been reduced from 90Hz to 60Hz. However, the pixel density has increased from 266 ppi to 401 ppi on the Indian model, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3b848wF

Redmi 11 Prime 5G Listed on Xiaomi Security Update Schedule, Tipped to Launch Soon

Redmi 11 Prime 5G and Redmi 10A Sport smartphones were spotted on Xiaomi's security update list. Xiaomi is yet to confirm the launch of the Redmi 11 Prime 5G, while the Redmi 10A Sport was launched on Tuesday. However, we can expect that the company could share the launch details and other pieces of information about the smartphone soon. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3zDsYxC

OnePlus 10T 5G Confirmed to Feature Up to 16GB RAM, Other Specifications Teased: All Details

OnePlus 10T 5G is confirmed to feature 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM with 256GB of UFS 3.1 inbuilt storage. OnePlus has already confirmed that the handset will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The handset is set to launch in India on August 3. It will be available for pre-order via Amazon. It has been previously tipped to pack a 4,800mAh battery with 150W fast... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3cGHEDb

Smartphone Sales in China Hit Nearly a Decade Low in Q2 2022: Counterpoint

Smartphone sales in China have touched nearly a decade low, according to a report by Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse Service. Last time the sales were lower than this in the fourth quarter of 2021, when the iPhone 5 was launched. As per the report, Honor is the only company that saw an increase in its sales. The company is said to have doubled the number YoY. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3PItuQK

Samsung reports record-breaking Q2 driven by skyrocketing Galaxy S22 sales

Samsung posted its quarterly financial reports, and the numbers for the April-June 2022 period look impressive. The Korean company revealed its revenue was KRW77.2 trillion ($59.2 billion), which is 21% more than it was for the same period of 2021. Operating profit was KRW14.1 trillion ($10.8 billion), which is 12% more YoY. Looking at sales in different segments, half of the increased sales came from the Mobile eXperience (MX) division where premium products (namely the Galaxy S22 series) were a lot more desired, compared with the predecessors in 2021. The strength of the US dollar... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3S0rncq

Apple is facing major quality control issues with iPhone 14 camera lenses, may need to delay shipping

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Tecno Spark 9T India Launch Date Set for July 28, Specifications Teased

Tecno Spark 9T will be launched in India on July 28 through Amazon. The smartphone was initially unveiled in select global markets. As per the Amazon listing, Tecno Spark 9T will feature a triple rear camera setup headlined by 50-megapixel primary sensor. It will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and backed by a 5,000mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3vn3Icv

WhatsApp is yet to make a profit for Mark Zuckerberg and Meta, may be sold this year

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Sony reveals more details about the PlayStation VR2 headset

Sony revealed some details about the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset, starting with the basics – how users will set up their play area – as well as some options for streaming and playing non-VR content. See-Through View on the PlayStation VR2 First off, there will be a See-Through View, which allows you to see your surroundings without taking the headset off. This will be accessible by pressing the function button on the headset or using a card in the Control Center. This is intended to help you orient yourself in your real-life room and maybe pick something up (e.g. the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3PEKeZ7

After a 200MP sensor, Samsung is already developing a 400-450MP smartphone camera

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Lenovo Y70 will arrive on August 13 with a 50MP main camera

Lenovo Legion Y90 arrived in early 2022 with a top-tier chipset and gaming features, and now the company is working on a more traditional flagship smartphone, called Lenovo Y70. The phone is scheduled to arrive on August 13 with a 50MP main camera and several other intriguing specs. The Lenovo Y70, codenamed Halo, already appeared on TENAA last month. It looks like the same phone, when we compare the render and the photos from the Chinese regulatory - a 6.67” AMOLED with Full HD+ resolution. Lenovo Legion Halo on TENAA The trio of cameras will also bring a 13 MP ultrawide... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3PzLtZC

Lenovo Legion Y70 With 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup Teased, Set to Launch in August: Details

Lenovo has shared a teaser poster for its upcoming smartphone, the Legion Y70. In addition to the poster, the company has also announced that the smartphone will debut in August. It will feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup with OIS support and 8K video capturing capability, according to Lenovo. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3PWAkSc

Realme unveils Watch 3, two Bluetooth headsets and a PC monitor

Realme’s “1+5+T” strategy dictates that it focuses on (1) smartphones, (5) AIoT categories (watches, headsets and other smart products) and (T) for TechLife. Today the company launched several products in the second the “5” category – a new watch, two Bluetooth headsets – as well as a monitor. Realme Watch 3 The Realme Watch 3 sits somewhere between a sequel to the Watch 2 and a cheaper Watch 2 Pro. One of the major upgrades is the screen size, which has grown to 1.8” – a hair larger than the one on the 2 Pro (they have basically the same aspect ratio). To keep size under... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3S3RyPq

Realme Pad X with 5G connectivity debuts in India, Smart Keyboard and Pencil tag along

The Realme Pad X unveiled in May in China debuted today in India. However, the Indian model comes with 5G connectivity and a feature called Limelight, which is similar to Apple's Center Stage and currently works with Google Duo, Google Meet, and Zoom. The rest of the specs of the Indian Pad X are the same as its Chinese counterpart, meaning you get the Snapdragon 695 SoC, 10.95" WUXGA+ screen, and an 8,340 mAh battery with 33W wired charging. The cell also supports reverse wired charging, allowing you to use it as a power bank for other devices. Realme Pad X comes with a 10.95"... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3PUTHex

Government of India issues warning about security and hacking risk of Apple Watches

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Moto Edge X30 Pro appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

Motorola is launching the Edge X30 Pro smartphone with a 200MP camera, and the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform. The confirmation comes from Geekbench, where the flagship was benchmarked and unsurprisingly revealed mighty results in raw performance. The Moto Edge X30 Pro’s result of 1,252 for a single core and 3,972 for multiple cores are in line with other tests we had so far. There will also be a 12GB RAM option and the OS will be Android 12, but the phone will launch in China first with a heavily modified interface. Other rumored specs include 5,000 mAh battery... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3z32K6s

Explained: What are IP ratings in smartphones and earphones, and how are they calculated

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OnePlus 10T to come in Moonstone Black and Jade Green

OnePlus today announced that its upcoming OnePlus 10T smartphone will be available in two colors. The colors in question are Moonstone Black and Jade Green. The Moonstone Black color has a rough textured back glass, somewhat reminiscent of the sandstone finish of the original OnePlus One but with striations instead as seen on certain types of rocks. The Jade Green color, on the other hand, has a smooth, glossy texture. It has the pale, waxy green color, as one would find on the jade mineral. The OnePlus 10T will be launching in New York on August 3. The phone is packing the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3RVFAaC

Analyst: the rugged Apple Watch Pro will have a titanium body, shatter-proof display

According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, Apple will release three new watches this year – the Apple Watch 8, of course, a revamped SE and a rugged Pro watch. The Apple Watch Pro is described as having the first new design since 2018. It won’t be that new, however, as it will stick with a rectangular shape (instead of going circular) and it won’t have flat sides as some rumors have reported. It will be bigger, though, with its display expected to be 7% larger than the 1.9” panel on the Watch 7 45mm. And its display will be more shatter-resistant than current Watches, while its body... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3OxnokN

Toshiba M550, C350 Series With Google TV, 4K Support Launched in India: All Details

Toshiba has launched to new smart televisions in India, M550 and C350. The M550 is available via Flipkart in two size options, whereas, the C350 is available in two size options via Amazon. Another size option of the C350 has been listed on Flipkart. The M550 feature Bazooka Woofer, Far Field Voice Control, and Regza Engine 4K AI Picture optimiser. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3OrJbKA

OnePlus Ace Pro is also coming on August 3

OnePlus is unveiling the 10T smartphone and OxygenOS 13 on August 3 at 2 PM GMT. However, the company just scheduled another launch three hours earlier or 11 AM GMT (7 PM Beijing Time) in China. The event will see the arrival of the OnePlus Ace Pro - a phone we are pretty confident is the 10T with a different name for the local crowd. OnePlus calls the Ace Pro “the new benchmark for performance” because it will come with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It will also have 120Hz screen, and rumors are pointing towards 150W fast charging, dedicated game mode and ultra-fast memory, probably... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3zptE8P

Top 10 trending phones of week 28

There was no shortage of movement in our trending chart this week, but the top remained firmly withing the grasp of Nothing's phone (1). The start of the pre-order campaign gave the Pixel 6a's a huge boost in popularity and it snatched second place as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is now third for the fourth time in a row. After spending a few weeks in the lower parts of the chart, the Redmi Note 11 is back in fourth, while the Galaxy A53 consolidated its fifth position. The iPhone 13 Pro Max follows, placing just ahead of last week's runner-up - the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. We then have... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Os2XFH

Google Pixel 6a in for review

The Google Pixel 6a recently went on pre-orders in over a dozen countries and we've got one for a review. Our unit comes in Sage color, but there are two more options - Chalk and Charcoal. Regardless of which color model you buy, the Pixel 6a's retail package comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5mm audio dongle, some paperwork, and a SIM card ejector. The box doesn't include a charger, so if you don't have a compatible power adapter already, you'll have to buy one. The Google Pixel 6a is powered by the company's 5nm Tensor chip and also has Google's Titan M2 security... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3PMmlOO

Week 29 in review: Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 renders surface, a bunch of new phones announced

For yet another week, the Nothing phone (1) is dominating our news section but this time around everyone was eager to see what our reviewers had to say about it since the phone went official last week. We finally got the first official-looking press renders of the upcoming Samsung foldables - the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4. In other not-so-great Samsung news, the company allegedly decided to scrape the Galaxy S22 FE release in favor of manufacring more Galaxy S22 Ultra units. Xiaomi revealed the Redmi K50i 5G in China with Dimensity 8100 SoC and 144Hz LCD panel. Nubia made headlines... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cDrpGR

Flashback: a decade of Microsoft's failed attempts to conquer the phone market

Microsoft and Verizon somehow managed to kill the Kin phones twice. The first generation came out in 2010 and was designed by Danger - the company behind the Hiptop (aka T-Mobile Sidekick). Danger was home to the likes of Andy Rubin and Matias Duarte, which people familiar with Android history should know quite well. We've covered the Kin story before, now we wanted to focus on what happened in the decade that followed. Well, Kin's fate was sealed from the beginning it seems, since the Windows Phone 7 platform was announced in early 2010. Evolution of Metro UI: 2nd gen Zune •... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3opegUv

Flashback: a decade of Microsoft's failed attempts to reconquer the phone market

Microsoft and Verizon somehow managed to kill the Kin phones twice. The first generation came out in 2010 and was designed by Danger - the company behind the Hiptop (aka T-Mobile Sidekick). Danger was home to the likes of Andy Rubin and Matias Duarte, which people familiar with Android history should know quite well. We've covered the Kin story before, now we wanted to focus on what happened in the decade that followed. Well, Kin's fate was sealed from the beginning it seems, since the Windows Phone 7 platform was announced in early 2010. Evolution of Metro UI: 2nd gen Zune •... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3PTzllZ

Honor X8 5G announced with SD 480+ and 48MP main camera

Honor rather quietly introduced the Honor X8 5G smartphone, which is supposed to be the 5G version of the already released Honor X8 from March this year. However, there's more to it than just added support for 5G connectivity. For starters, the new X8 5G has a smaller 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with 720 x 1600px resolution. The Snapdragon 680 SoC has been swapped out for a Snapdragon 480+, which strangely is a more powerful alternative, despite its older manufacturing process and lower clock speeds. Memory options are limited to just one - 6GB/128GB. Honor had to cut some... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3PShzzx

Apple diversifies iPhone 14 suppliers ahead of the launch

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 14 series in September, and to avoid any delays in its launch, the company has diversified its component suppliers, which not only allows the Cupertino-based tech giant to reduce dependence on a single supplier but also have a bargaining position. And, ahead of the iPhone 14 launch, Apple's suppliers' list has expanded since China's SG Micro has passed the quality certifications for the higher-end iPhone 14 models. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Word comes from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said SG Micro will likely ship the PMICs for the iPhone 14... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cyn47Z

OnePlus 10T camera setup revealed officially ahead of launch

OnePlus is expected to release its next smartphone, the OnePlus 10T, on August 3 but it seems that the company doesn't want to wait much longer and unveiled the camera setup of the 10T in a community forum post. There are a couple of camera samples as well. OnePlus 10T camera samples For starters, the 10T won't have the Hasselblad Camera for Mobile as it's not the company's ultimate flagship. That seat is still reserved for the OnePlus 10 Pro. The 10T aims to be an all-rounder at a more affordable price point. Still, the handset will be running a proper camera setup with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3J3S7oj

Best phones under Rs 15,000 (July 2022): Oppo K10, Redmi Note 11 to Motorola G31

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Honor announces Pad 8 tablet with a 12-inch display and Snapdragon 680

Honor had a massive announcement party a rainbow of products today, and a new Honor Pad 8 was among them. The new slate is a follow-up to last year’s Pad V7 and comes with a huge 12-inch display, a Qualcomm chipset and an optional keyboard attachment. The Pad 8 screen is an IPS LCD with 2000 x 1200 pixel resolution. There are tiny bezels from all sides, with the top one having a 5 MP camera mounted on it. There is another 5MP shooter on the back. The chipset here is a Snapdragon 680, while RAM is either 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB. All three options come with 128 GB of internal storage.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Q4jNfl

The 5G version of the Realme Pad X will introduce Limelight for video calls

The Realme Pad X was announced in May as a Wi-Fi only slate for the Chinese market. Now the company is preparing to launch the tablet in India and is advertising it as the “only 5G tablet in the premium mid-range segment”. That won’t be the only change – the R&D team has developed a feature to make video calls a little bit easier, thanks to the tablet’s 105° front-facing camera. The feature, called Limelight, automatically tracks you to make sure that you are in the center of the frame, leaving you free to move about instead of being anchored to your chair. The feature supports... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3z22V1A

Motorola’s Moto Razr 2022 may be delayed with no clear timeline for launch

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Samsung Galaxy M04 runs Geekbench with a Helio G35 chipset

The Galaxy A04 – SM-A045F/DS – was certified by the NBTC a week ago, now its M-series counterpart has be sighted in the Geekbench database. The phone has a model number SM-M045F and the motherboard is listed as “m04”. This leaves no doubt that this is the Samsung Galaxy M04. There was no “M03”, just a pair of M02 phones from the beginning of last year. These are not powerful phones, but they do run full-blooded Android. In the case of the M04, it is Android 12 running on a Helio G35 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM. This is a 12nm chip with 8x Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.3GHz, a PowerVR... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3PI1jAP

Google Pixel 6a vs Nothing Phone 1: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Google Pixel 6a has been launched in India as a premium mid-range smartphone. Its principal competitor in the category would be the recently launched Nothing Phone 1 handset. Both the smartphones come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Nothing Phone 1 features a 6.55-inch display, which is larger than the Pixel 6a. Here’s a comparison of both smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3cvy3il

Google opens Pixel 6a pre-orders in 13 different markets

Google is offering the Pixel 6a for pre-order in India, which wasn’t part of the original announcement. Now the other major markets where the smartphone was expected to arrive can also pre-order the phone. Official sales are scheduled for July 28. On its official Google Support page, the company revealed it can be now purchased in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States. Here’s how much it costs in each market: Pixel 6a price US USD 449 Canada ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3v5dLmu

Souped-up OnePlus 10T spotted on Geekbench

The OnePlus 10T went for a quick visit to Geekbench, confirming a few specs. Unsurprisingly, the OnePlus 10T uses a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset but what's more interesting is the 16GB that are paired to the chip. This must be the rumored Moonstone Black model with 16GB of RAM that will be an India and China exclusive. The rest of the world will have a pick of either 8GB or 12GB. The Geekbench listing also points to Android 12, likely with the latest OxygenOS 12.1. The OnePlus 10T is expected to become official on August 3 alongside a special Indian launch. We expect a starting... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3aPPbPt

nubia Z40S Pro arrives with SD 8+ Gen 1, optional 120W fast charging

nubia unveiled an “S” revision of its nubia Z40 Pro. The phone upgrades to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset (from the original 8) and brings an improved battery and charging system. There is also a special edition with a sci-fi look, but let’s start at the beginning. The nubia Z40S Pro is powered by the 8+ Gen 1 chip, paired with LPDDR5 RAM (8, 12 or even 18GB) and UFS 3.1 (128, 256, 512GB or a top of the line 1TB option). The chip is kept cool by a larger vapor chamber than the non-S phone had to work with (which also had the hotter chipset), plus a graphene sheet and a thermal paste... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3zlKVkq

Vivo T1x Renders Leaked, Tip Waterdrop-Style Notch Display, Colour Options Ahead of Launch

Vivo T1x renders have surfaced online ahead of its launch in India on July 20. The leaked images show the handset in Black and Blue shades with a waterdrop-style notch display. The Vivo T1x is teased to feature a full-HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate and dual rear cameras headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3B1mRo3

Apple faces potential class action lawsuit in the US over Apple Pay anticompetitive practices

Iowa’s Affinity Credit Union is suing Apple over what it alleges is anticompetitive conduct in how it operates Apple Pay. This may turn into a class action lawsuit and is similar to a charge in the EU last year. The charge is this – Apple “coerces” owners of its phones, tablets and watches to use Apple Pay and prevents other payment services from competing on its platforms. This has lead to 4,000 banks and credit unions in the US to use Apple Pay and pay at least $1 billion of excess fees each year. Apple charges a 0.15% fee on credit transactions and a flat 0.5 cent fee on debit... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3aQtBdQ

Next-Generation of Samsung foldables and smartwatches set for August 10 debut

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Nubia Z40S Pro video highlights key specs and design

The Nubia Z40S Pro is launching tomorrow and we’re getting a lengthy promotional video to fill us in on its key specs and design. The camera setup includes a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor with a 35mm equivalent lens and OIS alongside a 50MP ultrawide module that doubles as a macro cam and also has OIS and an 8MP 125mm equivalent periscope module with 5x optical zoom. We also get to see the LED ring light on the back. The phone will also get a sliding shortcut button on the side which will help users switch to “street photography mode”. Z40S Pro is equipped with a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3OiLPlG

Xiaomi TV ES Pro 2022 lineup announced in China

Xiaomi announced its flagship TV ES Pro lineup in China earlier today consisting of 55", 65" and 75" 4K smart TVs. All three support 120Hz MEMC, HDR, Dolby Vision, multi-zone backlight and up to 700 nits peak brightness. Xiaomi TV ES Pro 2022 models are also outfitted with 25W speakers with Dolby Atmos. The new TVs are equipped with a quad-core A73 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The software side is covered by Android TV 11 with Xiaomi's PatchWall interface on top. I/0 consists of 2x HDMI 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI 2.1 port, 2 x USB 2,0 ports, an Ethernet port, S/PDF and a headphone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3OhHsaF

Tecno Spark 9 goes official in India: Helio G37, 6.6" 90Hz display and a low price

Tecno launched the Spark 9 series in early June starting with the Spark 9 Pro and following it up a few weeks later with the Spark 9T. Now arrives the most affordable version of the two, though they may not be available in overlapping markets as the vanilla model launches in India. Tecno Spark 9 in Sky Mirror and Infinity Black Like the 9T, the Tecno Spark 9 is powered by the Helio G37. There are three memory configurations available: 3/64GB, 4/64GB and 6/128GB. A microSD slot is available for more storage and there is also a virtual RAM option. The phone runs Android 12 and 8.6... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cjuCve

Realme 9 5G Speed is now getting stable Realme UI 3.0

Realme announced during the weekend it is ready with the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 update for yet another phone. The latest device to get the update is the Realme 9 5G Speed, also known as Realme 9 5G SE. Realme 9 5G Speed is getting all the neat base features Google offers with its latest public OS - scrolling screenshot, one-handed mode, grayscale screen and material design. Alongside those the 9 5G Speed is getting the AI Smooth Engine, the brand’s own design solution with Global Theme and Quantum Animation Engine. In order to get the update, the UI has to be updated... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3B1L5hV

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Could Feature Next Generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 may be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, as per a report. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 will reportedly feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup. It could also sport a 12-megapixel selfie camera. The company has reportedly set a combined shipment target of 15 million units for both the smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3zajOZo

Oppo Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, Pad Air, Enco X2 TWS Earphones Launch Today at 6pm: How to Watch Livestream

Oppo Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro smartphones will be launched in India alongside the Oppo Pad Air as well as Oppo Enco X2 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones at an event scheduled for 6pm today. The smartphones and the tablet were launched in China in May, and the earphones in February globally. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3Pwj3zL

Top 10 trending phones of week 28

Nothing finally made its phone (1) official this week and even started shipping it to the first invitees, which was enough to catapult it back to the front of our trending chart. That meant the Xiaomi 12S Ultra had to settle for the silver medal this time around, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra retained the third spot for the third week in a row. A phone that debuted at the end of last week - the Xiaomi 12 Lite took fourth, while the Galaxy A53 regained a couple of spots to place fifth. The Redmi Note 11 stays sixth, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max restores its position from... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3uVGz0E