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Musk’s latest Twitter dictum: Engineers to send weekly reports, managers to fire ‘weak performers’ every week

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OnePlus announces two new PC monitors for India, launching December 12

OnePlus has announced that it will be launching two new gaming monitors on December 12 in India. One of the two models is the X 27, a 27-inch gaming monitor. OnePlus claims this model "caters to the premium segment offering superior display and performance, making it the ideal choice for gaming sessions, work projects, or online study." The other model is the 24-inch E 24. The E 24 is the more affordable productivity monitor, which "serves as a mid-range product offering a series of great features at a highly accessible price point, making it an incredibly convenient choice of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3OPDjMR

SpaceX inches closer to an orbital launch attempt,  test-fires its Super Heavy rocket for its longest duration

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iQoo Neo 7 SE Confirmed to Pack 5,000mAh Battery, 120W Charging Support

iQoo Neo 7 SE, the upcoming smartphone from iQoo, will pack a 5,000mAh battery and offer 120W fast charging support. The Chinese company has also claimed that the dual cell battery can charge from zero to 60 percent in just 10 minutes. The smartphone is scheduled to launch in China on December 2. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3VfOIIm

Netflix mobile app gets seven new games

Netflix is steadily expanding the games portfolio on its mobile app for Android and iOS and there are seven new additions to the catalog. All games on the Netflix app are free to play and don’t have ads or in-app purchases. Skies of Chaos is a new take on the classic airplane shooter genre with colorful visuals and characters. Flutter Butterflies is a game for showcasing your creativity by raising and collecting butterflies in your custom rainforest. Skies of Chaos and Flutter Butterflies Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales is the latest installment in the popular Netflix original... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3EJM0Uu

Bullitt and MediaTek will launch the first satellite-to-mobile messaging smartphone in Q1 next year

It turns out that the next connectivity frontier after 5G isn’t 6G but messaging over satellite. Apple already launched an SOS and location sharing system, T-Mobile and SpaceX are working on a more general communication system. Now British company Bullitt claims it will beat them to the punch by launching the “first satellite-to-mobile messaging smartphone”. Unlike Apple’s SOS via Satellite, the system Bullitt describes will enable seamless messaging between a user connected to a satellite and another connected to a regular cell network. Apple’s system only lets you communicate with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3UlAuEy

Apple Watch Ultra gains ski and snowboard workout detection

Apple's sporty Watch Ultra just gained more workout options thanks to the third-party app Slopes. Once installed, the watch will be able to track your ski or snowboard workout and it can even identify the resort you are in. All those features, however, are limited to paying subscribers. Slopes even works with the Action button on the Watch Ultra. The key is exclusive to the Watch Ultra and Slopes is one of the few apps to take advantage of it so far. You can assign the button to start a workout through Slopes with a single press. Pausing it requires you to press the Action button and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3EO6VG4

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G design revealed in leaked images, key specs confirmed

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G appeared in CAD-based renders back in October, and today the first leaked press image revealed they were close - the new phone will look a lot like its predecessor with the triple camera and the waterdrop notch. According to the source, the screen is a 6.8” LCD with HD+ resolution, and we can see the fingerprint scanner on the side, embedded in the power key. The notch on the top has a 13MP sensor for selfies, while the main shooter on the back will have a 50MP sensor. The Galaxy A14 5G is said to run on a Samsung Exynos chipset that is still unannounced.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ilIk3Q

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Getting Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is reportedly receiving the One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13 in Europe. The new update will add new features along with Samsung's customised One UI 5.0 skin, and is also said to bring performance improvements along with the October 2022 Android security patch. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3VgYk5I

Astronomy watch face on Apple Watch enables exciting view of Solar System; check features here

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Want to use dual SIM cards, including e-SIM, on your iPhone? Here’s step-by-step process

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Data of 500 million WhatsApp users leaked online, breach hit 80 countries including Russia, Spain and India

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Top 10 trending phones of week 47

After four weeks at the top the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is now replaced by another Pro+ model, only this time it's from the Oppo Reno9 series. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra retains its second spot and the Galaxy A53 once again rounds up the podium positions. That leaves the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ down in fourth, ahead of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which has also lost a position. Realme 10 Pro+ has risen a couple of spots to place sixth in week 47, while the iPhone XR is down to seventh. Yet another new arrival - the vivo X90 Pro+ monster of a cameraphone - is in eight, while the Redmi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3u39vCT

Week 47 in review: Vivo's X90 series, Honor's 80 and Oppo's Reno9 series debut

Another week down, this one culminating in some Black Friday madness, so let's recap. Vivo unveiled the X90 series, starting with China. The vivo X90 Pro+, X90 Pro, and X90 share a lot of similarities but also some differences - the flagship X90 Pro+ has a 50.3MP 1.0-inch type main camera, a 64MP 90mm 3.5x zoom, a 50mm 2x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide, as well as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The X90 Pro shares the 1.0-inch type main camera and 2x tele but lacks the 90mm zoom, and has a 12MP ultrawide. Both the X90 Pro and X90 use the Dimensity 9200. Both also pack a 120W wired charging. We're... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3gDR5pg

Weekly poll: the vivo X90 series temps with cutting edge chipsets and cameras, are you interested?

In one fell swoop vivo unveiled the first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the first phones with the Dimensity 9200 SoC. We are talking about the vivo X90 series, of course, which will go on sale in China over the next few weeks. And while seeing the new chipsets in action is exciting, the X90 series main focus is being the best camera phones on the market. The two Pros are equipped with the 1” Sony IMX989 sensor with bright f/1.75 apertures and OIS, not to mention all the work that Zeiss did on the lenses. Naturally, only one can be the best and that honor goes to the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3VtqQAL

Weekly poll results: flagship chipsets still matter, but most people don't need the latest one

The result from last week’s poll shows that more than half of our readers think flagship chipsets are an important consideration when picking out the next phone. Not everyone cares if it’s the latest flagship chip, however. In fact, most prefer to get an older version as those tend to offer far better value for money. It takes a while for mid-range chips to catch up to the CPU, GPU and ISP performance of a former top of the line chip. For example, a Snapdragon 855 powered phone from 2020 still has a faster GPU than a phone with the Snapdragon 778G. The 778G remains a popular choice that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ODGxTC

Motorola Moto G82 in for review

The Moto G82 debuted earlier this year with a 6.6” OLED display and a 50MP camera with OIS as its highlights. The phone is a key mid-range device for its maker across the globe and now that we finally got a unit we can see if it should make your shopping shortlist. The Moto G82 shares a lot of design cues Moto G52 and Moto G62. These three phones have very similar camera setups too, but the Moto G82 is the only one to offer OIS. Under the hood we have a Snapdragon 695 platform, which is 5G-enabled. Our unit has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, although some markets also get an 8GB RAM... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3tZo1fb

Realme 10 Pro+ teased to launch in India for under INR 25,000

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ unveiled in China last week will debut globally on December 8. The smartphones will also launch in India on the same day, and while their exact prices in India haven't been revealed yet, Realme VP Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to tease the Realme 10 Pro Plus' India price. Sheth posted a short clip on Twitter with the caption, "Kudos to our product team for figuring this one out," which confirms the Realme 10 Pro+ will be priced under INR25,000 ($305/€295/CNY2,195) in India. The Realme 10 Pro+ comes in three memory configurations in China -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3gDmmc1

Twitter will manually authenticate verified accounts starting December 2

Twitter relaunched its verification program last May after a hiatus of more than three years, but it was paused again after Elon Musk took over Twitter. However, Musk has announced that Twitter will "tentatively" launch Verified on December 2 and manually authenticate all verified accounts before the check activates. Manually authenticating verified accounts is definitely a good idea because after Musk's takeover of Twitter, the company started offering the blue check marks to eligible Twitter Blue subscribers as well without actually verifying identities, which led to verified accounts... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3igpkn4

OnePlus 11's color options tipped

Renders of the OnePlus 11 (formerly known as 11 Pro) that leaked a couple of months ago revealed the smartphone's design. The renders showed the smartphone in black color, which we now know will be called Matte Black. This revelation comes from tipster Max Jambor, who said the OnePlus 11 will come in Matte Black and Glossy Green colors. However, it's unclear if these will be the only colors or if there will be more options. OnePlus 11's leaked renders The OnePlus 11 is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, and a 6.7" QHD+ 120Hz... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ANTg0u

Top phone deals from Black Friday week in Europe

The day you had marked on your calendars is here – it’s Black Friday (for real this time). We already shared our picks for the best smartphone deals in the US, so check that out in case you missed it. Now we’re moving over to Europe. We focused on Amazon Germany and Amazon UK and tried to list both for each phone (not always possible, so there are a few gaps). There are some offers from other stores too. Some phones are cheaper in Germany, others in the UK. Unfortunately, it is not as easy to ship a phone from one place to the other anymore. Amazon Germany delivers to the rest of the EU,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3V9yNew

Asus ROG Phone 6 Review: Obsessed With Gaming

The Asus ROG Phone 6 may appear similar to its predecessor, but gets some noticeable performance-oriented updates. There’s a new and improved Aeroactive Cooler 6 accessory added to the list and revamped gaming software to make for a cleaner and fresher-looking interface while playing games. Asus has also added an IP rating and improved cameras which kind of complete... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3XrBji5

Asus ROG Phone 6 Review: Obsessed With Gaming

The Asus ROG Phone 6 may appear similar to its predecessor, but gets some noticeable performance-oriented updates. There’s a new and improved Aeroactive Cooler 6 accessory added to the list and revamped gaming software to make for a cleaner and fresher-looking interface while playing games. Asus has also added an IP rating and improved cameras which kind of complete... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3XrBji5

Want a new camera? Check out these Black Friday deals

It's Black Friday and the deals are flying. We've already covered laptops, smartwatches, gaming peripherals, phones, headphones, and tablets, now it's time for cameras. We covered the US, the UK, and Europe (specifically, Germany) to find the best deals on digital cameras. We're a bit surprised by just how slim the pickings are but hey, there are still choices to be had. The Panasonic Lumix S5 is the best-kept secret in the world of cameras. It's a few years old but is still very competitive, specs-wise, with the latest and greatest full-frame mirrorless cameras. But it's often... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3UbMxEd

iQOO Neo7 SE launching on December 2 with Dimensity 8200

The iQOO Neo7 SE is launching on December 2 alongside the iQOO 11 and it will be the first phone to launch with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. Dimensity 8200 is expected to be an incremental upgrade over the outgoing 8100 chip with a different core configuration and clock speed - 1x Cortex-A78 clocked at 3.1 GHz and 3x Cortex-A78 running at 3.0 GHz while the Cortex-A55 cores remain at 2.0 GHz. iQOO Neo7 SE posters Elsewhere, the iQOO Neo7 SE is rumored to feature a 6.78” AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will also likely bring a 5,000... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3F1rAb2

Gold tick for companies, blue for individuals: Musk & Twitter finally crack how to tackle impersonations

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Oppo F21 Pro Receives Stable Android 13-Based ColorOS 13 Update: All Details

The ColorOS 13 update based on Android 13 is being rolled out to Oppo F21 Pro users in India with new features and performance enhancements. It comes with a redesigned colour palette, new font, and gets a Dynamic Computing Engine said to improve efficiency. The Oppo F21 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3XsEZA2

Xiaomi's Q3 financial report reveals 10% drop in revenue

Xiaomi posted its quarterly financial analysis, and the numbers show a significant decline. Revenue for the July-September 2022 period was CNY70.5 billion, just south of $10 billion. Of them, 50.5% came from overseas markets. The revenue is 10% lower compared to last year. Net profit dropped even more - 59% year-on-year to CNY 2.1 billion ($294 million). However, that was partially due to the CNY 829 million ($116 million) investment in the newly set up EV business and other projects that should bear fruit in the future. The company also revealed investments in R&D increased by 25%,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3EVCMWt

Vivo is the first smartphone maker to the market with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 device, the Vivo X90 Pro+

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Realme 10 Pro series is launching globally on December 8

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ unveiled last week in China will begin their global journey on December 8. The launch event will begin at 3PM UTC +8, except in India, where Realme will hold a separate event starting at 12:30PM IST (7:30AM UTC +8). Since Realme has already detailed the specs sheets of both smartphones, we know what they have on offer. The Realme 10 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, sports a 6.72" 120Hz FullHD+ LCD, and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging. It features a 108MP camera on the back with a 2MP depth unit. The Realme 10 Pro+, on the other... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3F19BS5

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A73 5G Get One UI 5.0 Update With Voice Focus Feature

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, and Galaxy A73 5G users in India have begun receiving an update to Android 13-based One UI 5.0 with support for Samsung 'Voice Focus'. The feature allows for an improved calling experience by reducing background noise even in crowded environments. The feature will work on Samsung's default caller app as well as third-party applica... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3tSTRdv

Samsung Could Be Working on Next-Generation 'XISOCELL' Image Sensors: Report

Samsung is reportedly working on its next generation of smartphone camera sensors with the brand name 'XISOCELL', according to an application for trademark registered under the same name in South Korea. No additional details on the purported image sensors have been revealed so far from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3i8kV5A

MSI Buying guide: The best gaming and productivity laptops to buy in 2022

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First to hack into iPhone, tech prodigy who trolled Tesla, joins Elon Musk at Twitter

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Honor 80 series debuts with 160MP main cams, 66W charging

Honor held a big two-day launch event in China where we saw the debut of the MagicOS 7.0 interface yesterday while the big hardware announcements were left for today - among which three new phones. Honor 80 Pro and Honor 80 bring 160MP main cameras as well as Qualcomm chips and curved OLED displays. Honor 80 SE is the most affordable entry among the thre and gets a Dimensity 900 and 64MP main camera. Honor Magic Vs is the top new foldable in Honor’s lineup, but we also got the brand-new Honor 80 series consisting of three phones. Honor 80 Pro and Honor 80 Honor 80 Pro is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3VbRldU

New limited edition Xiaomi 12T Pro brings a contemporary art look, designed to be a sculptural object

The Xiaomi 12T Pro arrived in a Daniel Arsham Edition, the manufacturer announced today. The phone comes as a joint project with the New York-based artist who developed the device to be a “sculpture with a purpose outside of it as a functional object”. The device itself is a 12/256 GB version with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and 200 MP camera but the back panel is green, with copper-colored crystals that shine differently under angle. Daniel Arsham said in 20 years people who will have this phone will use it as a sculptural object, linked to a particular moment in time and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3VefaC0

iQOO 11 5G is coming on December 2 as the 'king of gaming smartphones'

vivo sub-brand iQOO started teasing its launch in Malaysia a few weeks ago, and last week, as we rightly presumed, the company announced it will debut in Malaysia with a number series smartphone - the iQOO 11 5G powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Today, iQOO announced it will debut in Malaysia on December 2 with the iQOO 11 5G at the iQOO 11 5G Experience Day event. The four-hour event will begin at 6PM local time, where iQOO will introduce the iQOO 11 5G as Malaysia's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone. It won't be the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 smartphone, though,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3gsZ0FO

Twitter to add a bunch of new features like encrypted DMs, video and voice calling

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Samsung Black Friday Sale Begins November 24, Discounts on Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip, More

Samsung Black Friday Sale will begin on November 24 in India. During the sale, smartphones including Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy S22 will receive price cuts. Samsung will also offer Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch 5 series at discounted rates during the sale. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3GCoTh2

Elon Musk postpones Twitter’s $8 ‘paid verification’ relaunch indefinitely, wants to curtail impersonation

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Oppo Reno 9 Series Key Specifications Officially Confirmed, to Get 16GB RAM, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Official posters of the upcoming Reno 9 Series from Oppo confirm key specifications such as 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and ColorOS 13. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed that the handset will pack a 4,700mAh battery. Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ has also reportedly appeared on the AnTuTu benchmarking website. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3gohwPU

Rumor: the Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip will be unveiled in mid-December

Last year Oppo’s annual Inno Day event was scheduled for December 14 – day 1 brought MariSilicon X and out there things like a retractable camera, day 2 is when the Oppo Find N arrived. Now there is talk of a sequel and you wouldn’t be surprised to hear that it is expected to be unveiled at Inno Day 2022. Leakster Digital Chat Station says that the Oppo Find N2 and the new Oppo Find N2 Flip will probably be unveiled at the annual tech event. Oppo hasn’t set an official date yet, but it is usually in mid-December. The company has already sent out invites for the Oppo Reno9 series launch... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3GCZVhQ

Samsung US updates its Black Friday deals for phones, tablets, laptops and accessories

While it’s technically Cyber Monday, Samsung US continues offering Black Friday deals. The usual suspects are here – Galaxy S22 and Z 4 series – but there are a few interesting additions to the offers. We’ll start with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. It can go as low as $310 with the $150 instant discount and a maximum of $600 enhanced trade-in credit. You will get a minimum of $150 credit for a Galaxy device regardless of its condition. If you have nothing to trade in, not even a beat up, age-old Galaxy device, you will get a $50 extra discount. ... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Gvey6I

Sony WF-LS900N noise cancelling TWS earbuds launched in India, check price, availability and launch offers

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OnePlus Nord N20 SE Listed for Sale in India via Amazon and Flipkart: Price, Specifications

OnePlus Nord N20 SE has appeared on e-commerce websites in India ahead of any official launch announcement from the brand. On Amazon India, it is listed for Rs. 14,588, while it is available at a price tag of Rs. 14,799 on Flipkart. The OnePlus Nord N20 SE features a 6.56-inch HD+ display and has a dual rear camera setup led by 50-megapixel primary sensor. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3UZJX5B

vivo X90 Pro+ camera and display features leak in full

The vivo X90 series is arriving on November 22, and the mightiest member of the family, the X90 Pro+ was alrwady confirmed to have a 1” sensor. Today a leaked image, apparently designed for the official web page, revealed the phone’s full camera details, as well as most of the info regarding the new display, with some other key features in the mix as well. The vivo X90 Pro+ will indeed sport the Sony IMX989 1” sensor, and the screen will be a Samsung E6 OLED with LTPO 4.0 technology. The phone is likely coming with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with a vivo V2 ISP that will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3EoUWOP

Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Nov 2022): Redmi K50i 5G, iQOO 7 5G to Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

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Nokia X30 in for review

We first got our hands on the Nokia X30 at IFA 2022 in Berlin, and now the phone landed at our office for a full review. We've got the Ice White color version, but there's one more option - Cloudy Blue. The Nokia X30 comes in a recycled box with the usual paperwork, SIM tool, and a USB-C to USB-C cable. It doesn't come bundled with the power adapter, though, so you'll have to buy one separately if you don't already own a compatible charger. The Nokia X30 is built around a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The display has a fingerprint reader... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3EqIuOM

Top 10 trending phones of week 46

It's now four straight weeks that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads our trending chart, but the difference to second placed Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the lowest it has been. We can't rule out a change at the top, come week 47. The Samsung Galaxy A53 has jumped two spots to get the final podium position, pushing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max down to fourth in the process. The long in the tooth iPhone XR and iPhone X are still going strong though and are now fifth and seventh. Between them we have the Redmi Note 12 Pro, while the newly unveiled Realme 10 Pro+ is just behind in eight... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Epj8AJ

Week 46 in review: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 arrives, Realme 10 Pro and Pro+ announced

The past seven days were marked by the annual Qualcomm summit in Hawaii, where the company announced its new flagship chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Pretty much all major manufacturers confirmed they will launch a phone with the SoC but the latest reports revealed Samsung is getting a special version with higher frequency. The platform itself promises a 35% increase in performance with 40% higher efficiency. The main CPU core, the Kryo Prime, runs at almost 3.2GHz, then we have four cores at 2.8GHz, and three for efficiency at 2.0GHz. Qualcomm also developed ray tracing in partnership with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3EiwPkW

Flashback: how Amazon Fire Phone's big bet on 3D and impulse purchases failed

In 2004 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos created a team to build an ebook reader – in 2007 the Kindle was born and it went on to dominate its market. Then in 2011 the Kindle Fire Android tablet arrived and while it couldn't quite achieve the same domination it became a major player in its niche. What was next? An Android phone – but not one that is beholden to Google. At the end of July 2014 Amazon unveiled the Fire Phone. It ran Fire OS, the company’s fork of Android that has been reworked to slot into the Amazon ecosystem much like the Kindle readers and Fire tablets were. By that we mean that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3UVMXA6

Low-end Motorola handset gets 3C and TENAA certifications

Motorola will probably announce a bunch of new smartphones very soon, judging by all the certifications lately. The supposed Motorola Edge 40 Pro passed through TENAA and FCC this month, which will likely be accompanied by the vanilla Motorola Edge 40 as well. Today, 3C and TENAA listings surfaced, suggesting a third, another Motorola smartphone is in the pipeline. In both documents, the phone is referred to as XT2335-3. As usual, the 3C listing doesn't reveal much, but the TENAA one has a few key specs for us. The display is a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a modest 720 x 1600px resolution and an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XjTEgI

Fitbit Sense 2, Versa 4 get first software update with new features and bug fixes

The Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 unveiled in August are receiving their first software update. The firmware for both wearables comes with version 1.184.52 and includes bug fixes, improvements, and new features. The new update now lets Sense 2 and Versa 4 users use the wearables' built-in speaker and microphone for phone calls. Besides, you can now cover the Sense 2 and Versa 4's screens with your hand to turn them off if you don't want to wait for them to turn off automatically after a few seconds or when you put your wrist down. Additionally, the software update brings Google Pay... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3OmtN3V

Apple is bringing a proper battery-saving mode to watchOS 9

In a new watchOS 9 update for Apple Watch, the company is finally bringing a real power-saving mode to extend the watch's battery life when needed. It can be activated manually through the Control center or the settings menu. It also prompts the user when there's a 10% battery charge left. It turns off automatically once it reaches 80% on the charger. The battery-saving mode turns off the more demanding features such as AoD, heart rate notifications, arrhythmia tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen measurements. Workout reminders are also turned off. Interestingly enough, if there's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Au8h7j

Microsoft's SwiftKey keyboard is back on iOS, new features expected

Back in September, Microsoft pulled SwiftKey out of Apple's App Store after an official statement, leaving many disappointed because it was one of the better alternatives to iOS' default keyboard. Well, it seems that the company has changed its mind and the SwiftKey keyboard is back on App Store. Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard is BACK on iOS! 🎉🎊🍾🥳Stay tuned to what the team has in store for it!Link ➡️ https://bit.ly/3gl93wM pic.twitter.com/23OA67UynZ— Vishnu.one (@VishnuNath) November 18, 2022 A recent tweet by Microsoft's Vice President of Office Product Group confirms that SwiftKey is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3USBSzw

AR-based search with Live View for Google Maps coming soon

Google announced an AR-based Live View search for Maps back in September and the company is now ready to move forward with the update. The new functionality, however, will be made available in select cities starting with Los Angeles, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco and Tokyo. The feature works just like the current Live View that helps you navigate using the phone's camera in real-time. The Live View mode will overlay arrows on top of your surroundings as well as point to landmarks or other places you are looking for. Using billions of Street View images, AI and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3VdEaJA

Xiaomi Outfolding Smartphone Prototype Leaked via Twitter: All Details

Xiaomi outfolding smartphone prototype has been leaked recently. The prototype, leaked by tipster Kuba Wojciechowski, hints at a Xiaomi smartphone with an outward folding ability. The spotted prototype comes with a Snapdragon 855 with X50 modem for 5G support. The tipster has mentioned that “the device was super-secret and very few units made their way into the publ... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3OmUo0x

USB-C on iPhone 15: Only the iPhone 15 Pro models will get fast USB-C data transfers

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Samsung Tipped to Work With Google, AMD on Advanced Chip for S-Series Phones

Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets are likely to get more powerful in the future, according to a tipster. The company is said to have partnered with Google and AMD to bring more advanced chips for future Galaxy S-series phones. It is expected to use a more advanced 3nm processor, as per the tipster. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3EkuDJH

WhatsApp Testing Tweaked Camera Interface With Dedicated Video Recording For Android

WhatsApp is reportedly testing out a minorly tweaked camera interface that will allow users to switch between photo and video modes through newly introduced icons and dedicated interfaces for each of the recording modes. Users will no longer need to hold on to the shutter button in order to continue recording videos. They will also be able to switch between front-faci... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3tEVn2D

Asus ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Launched: Details

Asus ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition has been launched by the Taiwanese company in association with Blizzard Entertainment. The latest edition of the ROG Phone 6 will sport the Aura RGB logo along with the Diablo Immortal graphics. The rear part of the smartphone will feature a Hellfire Red semi-matte design. Buyers can add customise the software of the handset to... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3Emtst5

Prototype outward foldable from Xiaomi leaks

Back in 2019, Xiaomi filed a patent with the CNIPA for an outward folding phone which resembled Huawei’s Mate X series devices. More than three years later, developer Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) shared some real-life images of the device which actually made it to the prototype stage but sadly never got a commercial release. Xiaomi outwatd folding phone patent filing We can see the basic design from the patent filling is carried over to the prototype model. The device houses a total of four camera sensors, an LED flash and a button for unlatching the screen on its back. There... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Ogtd7A

WhatsApp’s new poll feature: How to create polls on WhatsApp groups chats

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Kuo: Only iPhone 15 Pro series will get USB 3.2 speeds

Apple is switching to USB-C for its new phones though it remains to be seen when the change is taking place. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is confident that the port change will happen in the second half of 2023 which should coincide with the iPhone 15 series launch. Kuo believes Apple will bring USB-C to all its new iPhone 15 models though only the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max will get USB 3.2 standard or at least Thunderbolt 3 which should manage up to 40 Gbps for data transfers. The iPhone 15 and 15 Max will remain stuck at USB 2.0 speeds (up to 480 Mbps) just like the current... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3gbdWsf