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Restrain, not Ban: How Twitter’s account suspension policy will change

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Realme GT Neo 5 Officially Confirmed to Launch On February 9

Realme GT Neo 5's official launch date has been confirmed by the company. In a post on Chinese microblogging website Weibo, the smartphone manufacturer confirmed that the Realme GT Neo 5 will be unveiled in China on February 9 at 2pm local time (11:30am IST). An earlier Geekbench listing confirmed that the smartphone features 240W fast charging, a IMX890 sensor, and Q... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3jgaiyP

Xiaomi's Global Vice President Manu Jain Announces Resignation After Nine-Year Stint

Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi's global vice president and former head of its Indian arm announced his resignation from the firm on Monday. Jain spearheaded the launch of Xiaomi in India in 2014 and later moved to larger role of President for Indian sub-continent to manage business in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3HJTDgn

Report: the US is tightening export restrictions to Huawei, targeting 4G and Wi-Fi 6 tech

In 2019 the US placed Huawei on a trade blacklist, which meant that US companies required a special license to continue trading. Licenses were granted to the likes of AMD, Intel and Qualcomm, the latter was allowed to ship 4G-only chipsets (which we have seen in recent Huawei P and Mate series models). Licenses continued to be granted during the early days of President Biden’s administration, but insiders now say that the US is looking to expand the list of banned items. The new additions are said to include 4G tech, Wi-Fi 6 and 7, tech related to artificial intelligence as well as... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3WN94Zr

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Live Images, Hands-on Video Leak Again, Tip Design Details

Samsung Galaxy S23 series has been spotted in live images and live hands-on video ahead of its official launch announcement. The leaked video suggests a design similar to the Galaxy S22 series. The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ appear to have a triple rear camera unit, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra, in contrast, is seen featuring four camera sensors at the rear. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3jiVbVe

Samsung posts record revenue in 2022, but dwindling profits

Samsung published its financial results for the final quarter of 2022 and the fiscal year, and once again, it managed to reach record revenue for the full 12 months - KRW 302.23 trillion (about $244 billion). This is an 8% increase compared with 2021; however, operating profit was KRW 43.38 trillion, 15% less than it was the previous year. The Q4 period was underwhelming for the Korean company, as it recorded a decline in sales in virtually all divisions because of weak demand caused by the global economic slowdown. The Mobile Experience (MX) division saw a 9% YoY decline in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3x1hB0F

Honor confirms MWC event on February 27 for Magic 5 series, Magic Vs global launch

As anticipated, Honor scheduled an event on February 27 during MWC in Barcelona. The company confirmed it will launch the Magic5 series and finally bring the Magic Vs to the global scene. The arrival of the foldable is hardly a surprise, as Tony Ran, President of Honor EU, already promised in an interview the phone will arrive in the first quarter of 2023. The event will begin at 13:30 CET and will be available to follow online. We’ll also have boots on the ground to prepare hands-on impressions on the Magic5 devices as soon as the launch ends. We already handled The Magic Vs after its... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HGhSvL

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G review: A solid smartphone full of surprises, that gets the job done

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OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in India: First look at the upcoming products

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Top 10 trending phones of week 4

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra kept its spot on top of our trending chart ahead of the Unpacked event that is taking place on Wednesday. It's joined on the podium by the entry level Galaxy A14 and another yet-to-be announced phone, the Poco X5 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the fourth spot, while the Galaxy A53 makes it four smartphones by the Korean company among the top 5 most frequently checked in our database. A couple of iPhones follow with the long-in-the tooth iPhone XR surprisingly edging the current flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max for the sixth positions. Behind those two... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HDUwak

Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 review

Introduction Acefast isn’t a name you hear often in the wireless earbuds market but its latest TWS earbuds bring a flashy transparent design, an LED display on the case and six bold color options which piqued our attention. The Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 are in for review and we’ll be taking a detailed look into what they offer. Acefast T8 certainly stand out in terms of design and they offer some neat bundled accessories. They feature Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, 10mm drivers and support the SBS and AAC audio codecs. The battery life is rated at up to 30 hours of use with the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3JlypXq

Week 4 in review: Galaxy S23 series prices revealed, camera samples arrive

Next week we'll finally witness the unveiling of the Galaxy S23 series alongside the Galaxy Book3 laptops. But for now, it's back to regular leaks as we recap the last week's stories. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all be slightly more expensive than their predecessors were (only the Galaxy S23+' starting Indian price is lower than last year's S22+ was but that's unofficial). We saw an unboxing of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which only reaffirmed what we already knew - the phone comes without a charger or cable. We also got some camera samples, showcasing the Night... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Y5duMj

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Unpacked - what to expect

Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2023 is nearly upon us and despite the myriad of leaks that have taken most of the curiosity away from us, it's still one of the most important events the year. So let's summarize all of the leaks to get a better idea of what we expect. Galaxy S23 series We'll see the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with the S23 and S23+, and likely some new laptops. It's very unlikely we'll see new tablets, and extremely unlikely for any smartwatch and headphone announcements. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will carry on the design of its predecessor, but it will come in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3WJWEBK

Weekly poll: are Motorola's new mid-range and entry level phones hot or not?

Motorola unveiled five new mid-range and entry level smartphones earlier this week – the Moto G73 and G53, the Moto G23, G13 and E13. The two higher end G-series models now flaunt 5G connectivity (which the G72 and G52 lacked), the other three stick to 4G. Moto G73 • Moto G53 • Moto G23 • Moto G13 • Moto E13 Before we dive into the details for each phone, here are the prices for the new models, so that you have context when looking at what features each phone offers: Moto G73 (8/256GB) - €300 Moto G53 (4/128GB) - €250 Moto G23 (4/64GB) - €230 Moto G13... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XWVROO

Weekly poll results: Wired charging needs to be super fast, wireless not so much

After we posted last week’s poll about smartphone charging speeds, we kept an eye on it. After a few hours the 15-30 minutes and 30-45 minutes options were evenly matched, both outpacing the other answers in the poll. But then things started to turn. In a surprising result the poll ended with the 15 minutes or less option on top and by quite a margin too. People have really warmed up to fast charging. The 15-30 and 30-45 minute answers are still evenly matched, but they fell well behind the super fast option. As usual there were concerns about the negative effects on battery longevity... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XMRy8T

Flashback: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite punched above its weight

By early 2020 the Galaxy S10 series was preparing to retire. A year earlier it had introduced the world’s first 5G phone and brought the surprisingly popular S10e model along with the usual S10 vanilla and plus phones. But there was just enough time for one last hurrah before the S20 series launched in February. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite was announced in early February 2020 and went on sale a month later, just days before the official introduction of the S20 models. In some ways it was a prototype for the Galaxy S20 FE – it used older but still premium hardware and it cost less than the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/40dCQJK

Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4 are receiving Android 13-based MIUI 14

Xiaomi has released Android 13-based MIUI 14 stable update for the Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4. The update for the 11T comes with firmware version MIUI 14.0.3.0 TKWMIXM, whereas the update for Poco F4 has firmware MIUI 14.2.0 TLMEUXM. Both require a download of about 3.5GB. However, the MIUI 14 rollout is currently exclusive to users enrolled in the Mi Pilot program. And while the update is seeding for the 11T globally, its rollout for the Poco F4 is limited to Europe. MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 11T • MIUI 14 for Poco F4 The update comes with the December 2022 Android security patch and the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HDfkP3

Coca-Cola Phone could be a special edition Realme 10 Pro

We've been hearing about a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone for the past few days, which was expected to be a special edition Realme 10 or 10 Pro given its resemblance to these smartphones and Realme teasing a collaboration with Coca-Cola. Now a tweet by Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth suggests the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name) will be a special edition Realme 10 Pro. Sheth posted a photo (attached below) of the Realme 10 Pro's Hyperspace Gold version with a reflection of a Coca-Cola can on its rear panel, suggesting the Coca-Cola Phone will be a special edition Realme 10... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XCuSZ3

Oppo Reno8 T 4G Sunset Orange model poses for the camera, revealing key specs

Oppo will launch the Reno8 T 4G in the Philippines on February 8, and we already know what it looks like since Oppo has listed it on its online store. The company hasn't divulged the Reno8 T 4G's specs, but rumors claim it will be powered by the Helio G99 SoC. And we can confirm that Reno8 T 4G will have the Helio G99 chip at the helm, thanks to live images of the smartphone we received from an anonymous tipster. We received three pictures, one of which shows us the "About device" screen of the Reno8 T 4G (CPH2481), displaying the smartphone's specs: Helio G99 SoC, 6.43" screen, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XLdq4K

Realme teases Coca-Cola Phone

A couple of days ago, we saw the render of a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone, but there was no confirmation about its maker since the phone had no logo of any smartphone brand. However, given its resemblance to the Realme 10/10 Pro, it was reasonable to expect that the Cola Phone would be a special edition of one of these Realme smartphones. And that's what will likely happen since Realme today posted a short clip on Twitter hinting at its collaboration with Coca-Cola. Leaked image of the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name) Realme posted a video clip on Twitter having the text... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3DjFJPg

Moto E13 Price in India, Launch Timeline Tipped; Could Launch Early Next Month

The Moto E13 was recently released in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, and it is expected to be released in India soon as the latest model in Motorola's E series of smartphones. According to a recent report, the Moto E13 will be released in India early next month and will be priced similarly to its European counterpart. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3WD3qJf

Google Pixel Tablet Image Leaks Online; Suggests Only One Model May Be Launched

Google is reportedly planning to launch only one model of the Pixel Tablet which was teased at the Made By Google event in October 2022. The company is likely to bring only the high-end model that will be powered by a Tensor G2 chipset. A popular tipster has shared the details along with an alleged live image of the tablet. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3Dlq81X

Poco X5, Poco X5 Pro Listing Surfaces on Hungarian Retail Site, Specifications Revealed Ahead of India Launch

Poco is expected to introduce its X5 series phones, which include a base and a pro model, globally soon. It was discovered on a number of certification websites, including BIS, NBTC, and EEC. There have previously been leaks regarding its Indian launch date, and now the Poco X5 5G and Poco X5 Pro 5G models have been listed on a European retail website, indicating its ... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3H93qv3

Apple Led Smartphone Market in Holiday Quarter Amid Largest-Ever Decline in Smartphone Demand: IDC

Global smartphone shipments have declined by 18.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 and an overall 11.3 percent decline YoY. According to a recent survey by IDC tracker, the fall in consumer demand as well as market uncertainties are the prime reasons for this fall. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3HBnkAk

OnePlus Pad renders show off its metal unibody design and Oreo style camera

Earlier today OnePlus confirmed that its first-ever tablet will be unveiled at its February 7 event. The company even shared a teaser image, though that only offers a clear look at the OnePlus 11 and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, which already launched in China (the event on the 7th is for their global launch). The tablet itself remained shrouded in mystery. “Remained”, past tense. As usual leakster OnLeaks has 3D renders ready before official images have been shared. Have a gander at the OnePlus Pad: OnePlus Pad (speculative renders) Weird, isn’t it – how many tablets can you... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/408Crbu

ZTE Blade V40 shows its face, specs revealed

ZTE has yet another V40 device up its sleeve and it's the Blade V40, that surfaced in Bangladesh. The phone was handled in the wild and its key specs were confirmed. The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a decidedly entry level affair. It has a 12nm Unisoc T616 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 128GB built-in storage. The Blade V40 runs Android 12 with MyOS 12 on top. The ZTE Blade V40 Design There are three cameras on the back, a 50MP main shooter, and likely depth and or macro auxiliaries. The battery capacity is 4,500mAh, but we have no info on its charging speed. We expect the display to be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XZEI77

IDC: Smartphone market sees unprecedented 18.3% decline during 2022's last quarter

The IDC Smartphone Tracker reported a pretty subpar record of worldwide smartphone shipments for Q4 2022 as the market contracted by 18.3% to 300.3 million shipments. All five major brands faced double-digit declines on the yearly basis compared to Q4 2021 and the total figure represents the largest quarterly decline. The big Q4 decline in shipments contributed to the yearly contraction of 11.3% compared to 2021 figures. A grand total of 1.21 billion smartphones were shipped in 2022 compared to 1.36 billion in 2021. Company Q4 2022 shipments (million) Q4 2022... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Jj1suS

Corning confirms that the Galaxy S23 series will pioneer Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Samsung had dibs on the original Gorilla Glass Victus, then the Galaxy S22 series was the first to introduce the improved Victus+ and now history is about to repeat itself. The upcoming Galaxy S23 models will be the first to feature the new Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Version 2 is focused on surviving drops, including falls on very rough surfaces like concrete from up to 1m (hip height) or up to 2m (head height) if it falls on asphalt. This improved drop resistance didn’t come at the cost of scratch resistance, however. GG Victus 2 has an environmentalist streak as it contains an average of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3JhFQir

Samsung's new Odyssey Neo G7 is a flat 43" gaming monitor and smart TV

Samsung has released a series of enormous gaming monitors under the Odyssey brand – like the 55” 16:9 Ark or the bonkers 57” 32:9 Neo G9. These are curved monitors, however, while some users prefer flat. The new Odyssey Neo G7 (model name: G70NC) is for them. This is a 43” display with 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160px, 16:9). The Odyssey displays are large enough to be used as TVs – in fact, they are Tizen smart TVs – and a flat display works better for that. The other models use tight curvatures optimized for use at a desk rather than watching them from the couch. 144Hz refresh... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3DEXHwb

TCL Ion X with removable battery launches on Metro in the US

Almost all smartphones come with non-removable batteries these days, but TCL is ready to provide the exception called Ion X. If you live in the US, you are able to purchase it for $119 from Metro starting today. It can also be free if you open a new line or migrate your number. The TCL Ion X packs a 3,000 mAh removable battery, allowing you to swap it out with a new one if it degrades over time. You can also carry a spare battery for instant top-ups. A removable battery is still the fastest way to have a phone with a fully charged battery after all. In addition to a removable... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3jaJEY8

OnePlus Pad confirmed ahead of February 7 event

Following up on yesterday’s news about the long-rumored OnePlus Pad potentially launching on February 7 at the OnePlus 11 global launch we now have proof that the tablet will indeed be presented at the event. OnePlus India has a teaser poster for some of the devices expected to be on stage including the OnePlus 11, Buds Pro 2 earbuds and the rumored OnePlus Pad. OnePlus Pad (bottom) alongside OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 This is the first official teaser for the tablet which has been rumored since 2021. There’s no specs information about the device at the moment though it wouldn’t be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3kE2wyR

Samsung Galaxy A54 battery capacity and charging speed revealed by FCC

Samsung's Galaxy A54 is just around the corner and the phone was just certified by the FCC. The listing, published by the US regulator, revealed that an SM-A546E will have a battery with a minimal capacity of 4,905 mAh and support 25W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy A54 renders The Samsung Galaxy A54 is likely to have at least 5,000 mAh capacity, although previous rumors suggested a slight increase to 5,100 mAh. The FCC filing revealed it could be charged with a Samsung EP-TA800 adapter, which is a 25W Power Delivery USB-C charger, but we doubt it will ship in the retail... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3H9UmGe

Samsung.com reveals Galaxy S23 series pre-order period and perks

Current expectations are that Samsung will raise the prices of the Galaxy S23 series in Europe (compared to last year's S22 models). The company is also preparing to soften the blow with the usual discounts. It turns out that someone updated the fine print on the Samsung UK Business portal with details on the S23 pre-order, even though the page is still showing the current S22 phones. Again, this is the business portal, so the 10% off from #4 probably doesn’t apply to you. There could be similar discounts for individuals, though. #6 is where it gets interesting – the Galaxy S23 series... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XRH348

Google Reportedly Working on Fast Pair Setup for New Android Phones, May Debut on Samsung Galaxy S23 Series

Google is reportedly set to update its Android Fast Pair feature with the ability to pair and connect to new Android devices nearby to set them up. The feature is already used to set up headphones, Wear OS devices, and other devices. This feature could debut on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, which is expected to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event scheduled ... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3wMYyah

Poco India officially confirms cricketer Hardik Pandya as brand ambassador, X5 Pro's India launch date surfaces

Popular Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was spotted using an unreleased Poco X series smartphone last week, and it was unclear whether it was just a product placement or Pandya would be seen in Poco's future X series ad campaigns. Well, we now know it is the latter since Poco's Indian branch today announced the all-around cricketer as its brand ambassador. In a press note sent to the media, Poco said that as a brand, it "focuses on challenging the status quo and representing every individual who is looking to pursue perfection and greater alternatives to the mainstream" and thus saw Pandya... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3H4n9vP

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing Video, Camera Samples Leaked, Compared to Pixel 7 Pro: Report

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to be unveiled by the South Korean conglomerate on February 1 at a Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. Alleged camera samples belonging to the Galaxy S23 Ultra have now leaked online. The alleged shots are also being compared to some shots taken on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, by a Twitter user. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3Je0r6Y

OnePlus Pad may launch on February 7

OnePlus is holding a launch event on February 7 where we’ll see the global debut of the OnePlus 11 flagship, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and potentially the OnePlus 11R. We’re also expecting a OnePlus Keyboard at the event as well as a 65” OnePlus TV and now a reliable source also adds the OnePlus Pad tablet to the attendance list. Oppo Pad Air OnePlus Pad has been rumored since 2021 with the more recent speculation suggesting a launch in 2023. We don’t have much info to work with in terms of specs here but given the close ties with Oppo a rebadged Oppo Pad or Oppo Pad Air with OnePlus... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XTTfRz

Poco X5 Pro leaks with Snapdragon 778G, vanilla X5 with Snapdragon 695 follows

A week ago the upcoming Poco X5 was spotted in the hands of a cricket star, but did you know that there is a Pro version on the way as well? That was news to us too, but a European retailer already list the device as “coming soon” and has posted an almost complete specs sheet. The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro has a 6.67” AMOLED display with 1,080 x 2,400px resolution (20:9), according to the retailer. The refresh rate isn’t mentioned, unfortunately, but it should be 120Hz like the Poco X4 Pro. Anyway, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 778G, a solid all-round upgrade over the 695 found inside... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3j7300g

Oppo Reno 8T 5G Hands-On Video Leaked Online Showing Design, Pricing Ahead of Launch

Oppo Reno 8T 5G smartphone that is expected to be launched in India soon has been subjected to a hands-on video leak. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore shared a leaked video that seems to suggest the design, key specifications of the upcoming 5G smartphone in India. According to the video, the Oppo Reno 8T 5G will sport a slightly curved 6.7-inch 10-bit full-HD+ OLED display,... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3JaDwcL

Motorola Moto G13, G23 and E13 introduced

Motorola opened the floodgates by releasing four new Moto G-series phones alongside a new Moto E-series entry. We’ll cover the Moto G23, Moto G13 and Moto E13 in this post while the Moto G53 and G73 are in a separate story which you can check out here. Moto G23 and Moto G13 Moto G23 and Moto G13 share the same 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The pair also offer stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and are equipped with a headphone jack. Moto G23 gets a nicer 16MP front-facing cam while the G13 makes do with an 8MP selfie shooter. Moto G23 and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XRwv4F

Samsung Galaxy S23 Base Model to Receive Brightness Upgrade, Series to Continue Using Only Snapdragon SoCs: Reports

Samsung Galaxy S23 series is expected to launch on February 1. According to reports, the base model will also earn a brightness upgrade, on par with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra models. Samsung will also reportedly use Snapdragon chipsets exclusively for years to come. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3QZrYv3

Motorola Moto G73 and G53 unveiled with 5G, 120Hz displays and 50MP cameras

Say hello to the new Moto G series phones – Motorola just launched four G phones (and one E phone), two of which we will cover here, the lower end models are in a separate post. This means that here we will be looking at the Moto G73 and G53. A lot has changed since the Moto G72 and G52. For starters, both new models support 5G connectivity. Though there are some changes that you might not appreciate. Let’s take a closer look. Moto G73 The Motorola Moto G73 arrives with MediaTek’s Dimensity 930. This chipset runs its CPU at lower clocks than the Dimensity 920 and the GPU is different... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3j07hlU

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 Receiving Google Play System January 2023 Update: How to Download

Google has rolled out the Google Play System January 2023 update for selected Pixel phones including the latest Pixel 7 series as well as Pixel 6 series. The company has skipped the Google Play System update for December 2022. Compatible Pixel phone users can download the update now by heading to the Settings tab. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3H70z5E

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Specifications Tipped, May Feature Same Telephoto Sensor as Galaxy S22 Ultra

A tipster has detailed the camera differences between the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The handset is reportedly switching to a 12-megapixel 3LU sensor from a 40-megapixel GH1 sensor present on Galaxy S22 Ultra. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3ZQjvhA

Samsung's Latest Galaxy Store Update Fixes Vulnerability That Let Hackers Install Apps Without Informing Users

Samsung has rolled out Galaxy Store app update to fix vulnerabilities that could potentially allow malicious sources to install apps without a users’ permission. Two vulnerabilities were detected on the Galaxy Store on handsets running Android 12 or below. Users can open the Galaxy Store app on their phone, and install the latest version. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3D7M3ta

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are among the first to support Android 13's Spatial Audio feature

Google developed a common Spatial Audio framework for Android 13 that can be used by all smartphone and headset makers. OnePlus is among the first to support it with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The buds launched in China earlier this month and will make their global debut on February 7 alongside the new OnePlus 11 flagship. An overview of Google's Spatial audio system Spatial audio uses head tracking built into the buds in order to simulate immersive multi-channel audio, similar to what you may have experienced in the cinema. This works best with content that has multiple sound channels... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XNQOjI

Infinix Note 12i (2022) Price in India Teased Ahead of January 25 Launch, to Be Priced Under Rs. 10,000

Infinix Note 12i (2022) will be launched in India on January 25. Ahead of the India launch, the company teased that the handset will be priced under Rs. 10,000 in the country. The specifications of Infinix Note 12i (2022) are already confirmed from the global launch. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3ZY9gru

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unboxing and camera samples surface

It appears that straggler units of the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra have made it into people's hands as camera samples and an unboxing surfaced on Twitter. The unboxing is pretty straightforward - the Galaxy S23 Ultra ships in a box without any accessories except for a SIM tool. The unit in the video below looks pretty real and official. Unboxing@MoisesElPro2 @MARCIANOPHONE @Ibanez_shreds @TecnonautaTV @TopesdGama pic.twitter.com/eGzgkSuMBA— Edwards Urbina (@edwards_uh) January 23, 2023 We also get a few camera samples, courtesy of the same Twitter user Edwards Urbina. We've included... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3wof9AU

Top 10 trending phones of week 3

Week 3 saw the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S23 series take a firmer grip on our top 10. The trio dominates our news section and its and the phone's specs pages, now filled in courtesy of detailed leaks are gathering a lot of attention. It's the Galaxy S23 Ultra on top ahead of the plus member of the series. Behind them the Galaxy A14 entry-level phone completes the rostrum, before the vanilla Galaxy S23 makes it four Samsung phones in the top 4. The streak continues with the Galaxy S22 Ultra in fifth, making up for the strongest showing by the Korean company in years. In... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3JbrIXM

Week 3 in review: Galaxy S23 Ultra's 200MP sensor is official

We're past being surprised by the Galaxy S23 series dominating our news section to which week 3 made no exception. Samsung announced the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor that will be the headline feature of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The imager is 1/1.3” in size with 0.6μm pixels and can pixel-bin (Tetra2pixel, per Samsung's lingo) 4-to-1 for 1.2μm pixels and 50MP resolution or 16-to-1 for 2.4μm pixels and 12.5MP resolution. The sensor comes with Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) to avoid blown highlights. It claims to increase the full well capacity by more than 33%, meaning that an individual pixel... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3wm4pTv

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, Germany and the UK

We’re back with another round of offers from around the world. This week we picked out deals from the US, the UK and Germany, use the links below to jump to a specific country: USA Germany The UK USA The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is one controller away from being a fast but fairly affordable gaming phone. The version with 512GB storage sells for $500, giving your room for plenty of games. Games that will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and a 6.7” OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate (and HDR10+ support). The 4,800mAh battery is decently large and the phone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3WocoKs

Flashback: the Snapdragon 625 efficiently conquered the mid-field in 2016

Some chipsets are remembered more fondly than others - the Snapdragon 810 has quite a story to tell, but today we are feeling in a positive mood so let's look at the Snapdragon 625. The Snapdragon 625 was unveiled in February of 2016 and became the first 600-series chip to be made using the power efficient 14nm node. Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 617, was fabbed on a 28nm node and it showed. The new 625 used 35% less power than its predecessor in typical daily use. To put that in perspective, if a phone with the old chip had just enough battery to last from 6am to 6pm, that same... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3D5R7hM

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's Wi-Fi model is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update

Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's LTE version (SM-P615) recently, which is now rolling out for the Wi-Fi model (SM-P610) as well. The update comes with stability and performance improvements in addition to a new lock screen customization menu, a redesigned Recent Apps screen with better animations, and a new "Connected devices" menu inside the Settings app. However, the One UI 5.0 update comes with the dated November 2022 Android security patch instead of the January 2023 or even the December 2022 security patch. Moreover,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3XLB6FM

vivo launches global Y55s 5G model

We are not entirely sure why vivo remains so fixated on the Y55s moniker, but here we are with yet another phone bearing the same model name. It should not be confused with the Y55s from 2017, nor with the Y55s 5G from 2021. Though, its specs are pretty similar to the latter. This new Y55s 5G, however, is meant for international markets. The main difference we can see is that the new vivo Y55s model has a smaller 5,000 mAh battery compared to the 6,000 mAh of its namesake. Other than that, it still has 18W charging. All of its other specs look identical too. The phone measures 164... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3R0jALQ

Unannounced Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo leaks online

Take it with a grain of salt, but according to a new Weibo leak, the Redmi Note 12 family is about to grow once more with a phone tentatively called the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. The device is expected to come out in China first with a possible international launch, possibly under a different brand, like Poco, later on. For now, we only know a few things about the unannounced device, including that it will have an in-display fingerprint reader – something entirely new for the Redmi Note 12 line of phones. Like many of its siblings, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is said to rock a 6.67-inch... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HvBoeJ

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra spotted selling in a retail store

There is very little mystery surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at this point in time. We already have pretty much the entire specs sheet, including details on the new 200MP main camera sensor, plus alleged US pricing. Samsung even opened up early reservations for the still unannounced S23 family for the most impatient. It seems that at this point, we are basically running out the clock on the February 1 announcement. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra retail box Or at least most of us are. If you happen to live in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, there might just be a way to get a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3QUzrv4

Jio has new 2.5GB/day data plans starting from INR 349

Jio is adding new prepaid plans to its portfolio. Both plans offer 2.5GB of data a day and cost INR 349 and INR 899, respectively. The INR 349 plan has a validity of 30 days and includes a total of 75GB of data (2.5GB/day), 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calls. The INR 899 plan has a validity of 90 days and includes a total of 225GB of data (2.5GB/day), 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calls. These prepaid plans are joining the existing INR 2023 plan, which offers the same 2.5GB/day data cap (630GB in total), 100 SMS, and unlimited voice calls for a period of 252 days. By... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HmZt7p

Infinix Note 12i (2022) India Launch Date Set for January 25, Specifications Revealed

Infinix Note 12i (2022) launch date has been announced by the company. The phone will debut in India on January 25. The launch was announced via a Flipkart microsite, which also revealed some phone specifications. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3D43ATk

Samsung showcases 360-degree foldable screen and hinge prototype

Samsung Display showcased its new prototype display and hinge that folds both inwards and outwards. The “Flex In & Out” concept allows the hinge to fold the device in 360 degrees while creating a significantly less visible crease. The prototype was demoed to The Verge, which did not provide any info on whether the new panel and hinge will be ready for commercial products anytime soon. Samsung Flex In & Out display The display comes with a new hinge design that allows the device to fold completely instead of leaving a small waterdrop-shaped hole in the crease. The prototype was... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Wo8ykr

Indian iQOO Neo7's design and colors revealed, it's a rebranded Neo7 SE

vivo sub-brand iQOO will introduce the Neo7 in India on February 16, which will be different from the Neo7 launched in China last October since the Chinese Neo7 is powered by the Dimensity 9000+ SoC while the Indian Neo7 will come with the Dimensity 8200 at the helm. The brand also confirmed that Indian Neo7 will support 120W charging, suggesting it could be a rebranded Neo7 SE unveiled in China last month. While iQOO hasn't detailed Indian Neo7's specs sheet yet, it today revealed the smartphone's screen specs, design, and color options, which pretty much confirms the Neo7 Indian... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3wiQmOI

Samsung Showcases a Prototype ‘Flex in and Out’ 360-Degree Foldable Display: Report

Among the many display advancements and innovations shown off at CES 2023, Samsung also recently showcased a unique 360-degree foldable display. Samsung refers to it as a ‘Flex in and out’ display and it comes with its own unique hinge design which reportedly reduces the crease drastically. The design is very different from what has been showcased in recently laun... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3iVy42P

Sony announces 13 more launch titles for the PlayStation VR2, the total is now over 30

When Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR2, it announced several launch titles including heavy-hitters like Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil: Village and No Man’s Sky. Since then it added 11 more titles to the list and has confirmed that Grand Turismo 7 will also be part of the VR experience through a free update. All racing modes will be supported except for split-screen multiplayer for obvious reasons (online multiplayer will work, though). Anyway, Sony keeps expanding the list of launch titles. The PSVR2 is set to ship on February 22, these games will be released through... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HjoY9t

Samsung Wallet App Rolling Out in Eight More Countries Including India: All Details

Samsung Wallet, the company's all-in-one payment app, is set to expand to more countries by the end of this month. The Korean tech company has announced it to roll out the Samsung Wallet app in 8 more countries by the end of January. The expansion will include countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3iSeAMw

Samsung Galaxy phones and laptops get new Phone Link feature: Recent Websites

Samsung Galaxy phones usually are the first to get new features enabled in Microsoft’s Phone Link app that connects Android devices with Windows computers. There is a new one called “Recent Websites” that allows you to easily continue your last browsing session from your phone on your Galaxy Book laptop. How it works is pretty simple – just open the Phone Link app (or use the flyout menu from the task bar) and you will see a list of the last sites you visited on your Galaxy phone. You can tap on an individual site or on Open All to load them in your laptop's browser. Here’s a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3WliV8D

The Best Phones Under Rs. 30,000 in India

The sub Rs. 30,000 smartphone segment in India consists mainly of well-performing smartphones that also focus on design. While daylight camera performance is generally not a problem, the focus here is on delivering better low-light performance. With enough of a budget to play with, most manufacturers are even able to add some interesting features such as 200-megapixel... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3QSMZax

Tecno Spark Go 2023 announced

The latest member of the Tecno Spark Go series is here and it brings a 6.56-inch LCD, Helio A22 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. Tecno Spark Go 2023 sports an HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch housing its 5MP front-facing camera. Tecno Spark Go 2023 The back features a large camera island housing the 13MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor and the fingerprint scanner. Spark Go 2023 comes with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage which is expandable via the microSD card slot. The phone boots Android 12 with Tecno’s HiOS 12 on top. The 5,000 mAh battery supports 10W... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Xks1nm

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Appears on BIS Listing, Could Be Launched in India Soon: Report

Samsung Galaxy A34 has reportedly appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website hinting that phone could launch soon in India. The phone is likely to feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy A34 was also spotted on the Bluetooth SIG database and Geekbench listing hinting at some of its key specifications and features. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3HfrFsv

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series to Be Powered by Custom Overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Soc: Report

Samsung is all set to unveil the new Galaxy S series smartphone on February 1 during its Galaxy Unpacked event. A new report suggests that the south Korean smartphone brand will use a special version of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC chipset on the upcoming Galaxy S23 phones. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3ZY1uy6

Redmi Note 12 series hits record sales in India in the first week since launch

The Redmi Note series has been highly successful in India, reaching 72 million lifetime sales last year. The latest generation went on sale in the country on January 11 and it has already made its mark on the market – Xiaomi sold a record ₹3 billion worth of phones in under a week. ₹3 billion worth of Redmi Note 12 series phones have been sold in India in under a week The Redmi Note 12 series was hotly anticipated, Xiaomi India's CMO, revealed that even before the series went on sale, online retailers had accumulated over 8 million searches for the Redmi Note 12 models. Anyway,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3J3ajR1

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Complete Specifications Leaked Ahead of February 1 Launch

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specifications have just been leaked in detail. The upcoming handset is said to feature a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is tipped to carry a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3XHyybJ

iQOO Neo7 Indian model's key specs confirmed, could be a rebranded Neo7 SE

vivo sub-brand iQOO will launch the iQOO Neo7 in India on February 16, and if you were expecting it to be the same Neo7 unveiled in China last October, that's not happening since iQOO today confirmed key specs of the Indian Neo7, suggesting it could be a rebranded Neo7 SE introduced in China last month. iQOO's Indian branch has confirmed that the Neo7 launching in India will come with 5G connectivity, 120W charging, and Dimensity 8200 SoC, making it India's first smartphone to have the Dimensity 8200 chip at the helm. The Neo7 available in China also supports 5G networks and 120W... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3CTaWZK

Apple Led Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2022, Samsung Top Earner in 2022: Canalys

Global smartphone sales dropped 17 percent in Q4 2022, according to the latest Canalys report. In the October-December period, worldwide smartphone shipments saw a 17 percent decline. Despite the fall, Apple captured a market share of 25 percent, while Samsung secured a 20 percent market share. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3WiGbUD

Price check: M2 MacBook Pro and Mac mini

Apple unveiled new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models yesterday. The laptops feature the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets, while the mini gets the base M2 as well as the M2 Pro. We checked several regions around the world for the pricing and shipping dates. The shipping dates are easy – January 24, except for the US, which lists the 23rd. However, the press release claimed January 24 as the start of shipping, so let’s go with that (i.e. Tuesday next week). Note that the prices listed in the tables below are only for the base configurations. Apple solders the RAM and storage to the board and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ZIUwwE