Xiaomi Watch 2 in for review

Xiaomi's excellent Watch 2 Pro is among the best watches available right now. At just €249 with LTE, it's definately one of the best deals around. But the Xiaomi Watch 2 may just be a better one. The Xiaomi Watch 2 has all the features of the Pro but with a lighter aluminum body, no rotating crown, and a flush top glass. Oh, and it starts at just €199. But the biggest difference is that the Watch 2 lacks LTE - you'd need to go for the Pro if you want to be able to leave your phone behind. The Xiaomi Watch 2 ships with a TPU strap (either grey or black), and a magnetic proprietary...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 13

Samsung Galaxy A55 completed a hat-trick of trending chart victories in week 13 and still holds a comfortable advantage of the Redmi Note 13 Pro, which rose to second place. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gets the bronze medal as the Infinix Note 40 Pro slips off the podium and into fourth place. Redmi Note 13 picked up a lot of steam and is sitting in fifth now, followed by a trio of Samsung Galaxy phones. Interestingly the newly announced M55 only managed a seventh place, between the A35 and A54. Perhaps the limited initial availability reduced its appeal and it may fare better should it...

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Pixel 9 renders leak, vivo X Fold3, Galaxy M55 official, Week 13 in review

Another week down, let's recap. Our Galaxy A55 battery life test came out, confirming the phone brings a big improvement in battery life over its incredibly popular predecessor. We saw fresh renders of the Google Pixel 9, the smallest in Google's upcoming lineup. The 9 will offer a 6.03-inch display (presumably 120Hz OLED) compared to the 6.1-inch Pixel 9 Pro and 6.5-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL. The other key difference on the vanilla Pixel 9 is the dual camera setup compared to the three shooters on both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. vivo unveiled the X Fold3 and the X Fold3 Pro.The vivo...

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Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ battery life test results

As we continue preparing the full Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ review, we decided to share the battery results from our tests. The device runs on a Helio G99 chipset and is built around a big 6.78-inch OLED panel running at 120Hz. It is among the largest screens in this price range and that certainly impacts battery life quite a bit. Still, it seems the 5,000 mAh battery inside handles it quite well. The Spark 20 Pro+ achieved an Active Use Score of 11:56h, which is just above average for this class. It has a particularly good web browsing endurance, but gaming drains its battery quicker than...

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Weekly poll results: the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra does not spark joy

Asus had carved out a niche for its Zenfone series – small premium phones with relatively large batteries, 3.5mm headphone jacks and more customization options than you can shake a stick at. And now it has thrown it all away. Last week’s poll shows that 30% of those who cast their vote are waiting for a small Zenfone 11 (and we don’t even know if such a phone exists). Then a whopping 41% of voters think that the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra just isn’t all that good. Interest might pick up if the prices drop, but Asus phones rarely get serious discounts. Who is this phone for, anyway?...

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WhatsApp gets a bottom navbar on Android for easy navigation

WhatsApp has announced a new bottom navigation bar for Android users, which replaces the older top navbar that had four tabs for Communities, Chats, Status, and Calls. The new navbar, which is "closer to your thumbs and easy on the eyes," also has four sections for Communities, Chats, Status, and Calls. However, their order has been changed, and Status is now called "Updates." Moreover, all four sections now have icons. Previously, only the Communities tab had an icon. Besides, while the older navbar was green, the new navbar is white. Old navbar • New navbar WhatsApp said it...

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Deals: Galaxy S24 also drops in price, Best Buy has iPad deals this weekend

Last week we looked at offers on unlocked Galaxy S24 flagships – the S24+ started at $850 and the S24 Ultra was $1,150. Those offers are still available, by the way, but they lacked the vanilla Galaxy S24. If you have your heart set on the smallest Samsung flagship, the Galaxy S24 starts at $750. Note that this is with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage (not 12/256GB like the other two). There’s no option for 12GB of RAM, but you could get 256GB storage for $810. But that’s just $50 less than a 12/256GB S24+. We found the same offer on Amazon and Best Buy, so pick the retailer you...

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Testing Airalo and Yesim travel eSIMs in London

Traveling is synonymous with planning and for us here at GSMArena, that also includes figuring out how to deal with roaming fees when we step abroad as we need an uninterrupted internet connection at all times. With embedded-SIM (eSIM) support now widely available on phones, tablets, and smartwatches picking up a travel data plan is a quick and easy process and we got the chance to test out travel eSIM plans from Airalo and Yesim during a week-long trip to London. The convenience of downloading a travel eSIM plan and then having instant mobile data as soon as you get off the plane...

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Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Samsung Galaxy A35

Samsung's strong presence in the mid-range segment is primarily defined by the Galaxy A3x and A5x series, so it's natural for people to wonder which one suits their needs. This year's Galaxy A55 and A35 both bring decent upgrades compared to their predecessors. But despite their considerable price gap, the Galaxy A55 and A35 are more similar than you'd think. So much so that the Galaxy A35 is almost identical to the A55's predecessor, the A54. Speaking of, we have a versus article on that topic as well. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker...

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OnePlus Nord CE4 features teased yet again, 100W charging confirmed

The OnePlus Nord CE4 still hasn't been fully and properly announced, but the company's teaser campaign has been so willing to spill out details about it that there's almost nothing we don't already know aside from pricing (although a recent leak pegged this at INR 24,999 for the base model). Today Amazon India has gone ahead and launched a microsite for the upcoming device, rehashing most of the features we've already known about from previous OnePlus teasers while confirming one of our suspicions too. The phone will have 100W fast wired charging support, it's now clear. We always...

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We asked Samsung why it gave its flagships 7 years of support

With the release of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung committed to 7 years of software support for the lineup - that's both OS and security updates. Samsung wasn't the first - Google promised 7 years to the Pixel 8 series, but OnePlus believes anything beyond 5 years is just wasting resources. We had the chance to chat with Samsung VP Nicholas Porter and we asked him why Samsung decided on the 7 years of support. Samsung's analysis of consumer feedback found that extending the support adds more value to a smartphone. Certainly, enough value to make the overhead needed for the upkeep worth...

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ gets a special Mystic Silver color

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has been available for a few months now, in black, white, purple and green. Now, however, Xiaomi's sub-brand has decided to launch a new colorway. It's called Mystic Silver, and seems to be a limited edition that will be exclusive to Xiaomi's Fan Festival. It does look very silver indeed, but we're not entirely sure how mystic. Jokes aside, if you're interested in seeing it, take a glance at the video below. The Mystic Silver edition should be priced identically to all of the other hues on offer, but if you get the phone in this color you will be able to brag...

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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra renders leak showing periscope zoom camera

Following the recent leaks of Motorola's Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion, today the trio of upcoming devices is completed by a leak of the Edge 50 Ultra, the top of the line model in the range. The Edge 50 Pro is getting official on April 3, and the Edge 50 Fusion might join it according to the latest rumors on the matter. Interestingly, the Edge 50 Ultra renders you can see below have an April 3 date on the screen as well, just like the others. This could mean all three devices are set to be introduced next week. However, April 3 is next Wednesday, and these renders say "Tue Apr 3" so...

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OnePlus 12 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

So, you've decided to really treat yourself and get a true flagship heavy-hitter. Welcome to the big leagues, and particularly the interesting showdown between Samsung's still relatively "hot off the presses" January-release Galaxy S24 Ultra and the best OnePlus currently has to offer in the OnePlus 12. It is admittedly a bit older and technically came out last year in December 2023, but that has mostly resulted in a nice and steady depreciation in price, and it does not actually take away from the truly premium nature of the OnePlus 12. The two devices are definitely worthy of rubbing...

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The Oppo Find X7 series is getting 5.5G support, the first in the industry

Today China Mobile announced the commercial launch of 5G-Advanced – aka 5.5G or 5GA. And the first phones to support the improved networking standard are closer than you may think – Pete Lau, who is serving as the Chief Product Officer at Oppo, posted a teaser showing the Oppo Find X7 Ultra with “5GA” showing its status bar. The Oppo Find X7 series is the first with 5.5G support There’s also a post on Weibo on the matter, which suggests that the vanilla Oppo Find X7 should be updated with 5.5G connectivity too. That is interesting as they use different chipsets – Snapdragon 8 Gen...

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Google Pixel 8 will get on-device Gemini Nano AI after all

When it announced Gemini, Google also revealed its tiers, one of which is called Nano and runs entirely on-device. The company initially wanted to gatekeep Gemini Nano and only make it available for the Pixel 8 Pro, even though the 'vanilla' Pixel 8 has the same chipset. A lot of online backlash ensued, and what do you know - Google has now changed its tune. Apparently it is possible to bring Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8, and it will arrive as a developer preview with the next Pixel Feature Drop, which is expected in June. Google noted that it's noticed a lot of "excitement" for...

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vivo V40 SE 5G launches in Europe with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

vivo has introduced a new smartphone for the European market, the V40 SE 5G. It's a lower-midrange device powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. This is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage which is expandable with up to 1TB microSD cards. The triple rear camera system comprises of a 50 MP f/1.8 main shooter, an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and a 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, while for selfies there's a 16 MP f/2.0 snapper. The phone has a 6.67-inch 1080x2400 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen with 1,800-nit peak brightness (1,200 nits in High Brightness mode) and an...

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Nothing teaser hints at Ear (3) arrival

Nothing Ear (1) was Nothing Tech’ very first product when it launched back in 2021 and was quickly followed by the Ear Stick and Ear (2) a year later. We now have our first teaser for the upcoming Nothing Ear (3) which is set to be the next generation of wireless earbuds from the brand. Nothing is using a frog for the Ear (3) mascot as the teaser video shows it leaping over a beetle which was coincidently the Ear (2) mascot. 🐸🪲 pic.twitter.com/znswtNwgFV— Nothing (@nothing) March 27, 2024 We still don’t have any other details for the Nothing Ear (3) so we’ll have to wait for more...

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Realme 12x's latest teaser is about its price in India

Next week, on April 2 at 12 PM local time, Realme is bringing the 12x to India. The phone was initially launched in China last week. The teaser campaign for its debut in India is currently in full swing, and today Realme has revealed that the device will cost under INR 12,000 ($143 or €133 at the current exchange rates). At the same time, a leak from a usually reliable source points out the minor differences between the Indian model and the Chinese one. We already knew that the 12x will support 45W wired charging in India, compared to only 15W in China. But if this leak is accurate,...

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Sony Xperia 1 VI dimensions revealed, the phone will be a bit shorter and a bit wider

A couple of weeks ago we heard a rumor that Sony will drop the 4K display from the next Xperia 1 model – this would happen as the aspect ratio changes from 21:9 to 19.5:9 (which suggests that the vertical resolution will no longer be 3,840px). This would also entail a change in the phone’s dimensions and a new leak reveals the new values. The Sony Xperia 1 VI will allegedly measure 162 x 74.4 x 8.45mm - that is 3mm shorter and 3mm (and a bit) wider than the Xperia 1 V, which is 165 x 71 x 8.3mm. The renders from last time show that Sony will stick with its traditional design with a top and...

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iOS 18 is getting official on June 10, as Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference starts

This year, Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is taking place from June 10 to June 14. On the first day of WWDC, Apple traditionally announces new versions of its operating systems. This year we're expecting the unveiling of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and also new iterations of watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS. Apple will hold the WWDC online like in past years, but developers and students will be able to celebrate in person at a special event at Apple Park on June 10, watching the keynote, meeting with Apple team members, and taking part in special activities. There will be...

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Leaked iPhone 16 Pro case shows rumored Capture Button

The iPhone 16 Pro could indeed sport a brand-spanking-new Capture Button. Granted, a leaked case (and clearly not an Apple-made one) isn't the best evidence, but the source has a reasonable track record when it comes to Apple's doings - Sonny Dickson. The case shows a clear cutout on the right side, just under the power button. Interestingly, the power button has a rubber cover, while the expected Capture Button has a cutout - that could be because of the case design, or it could be related to the button itself, if we were to pile speculation on speculation. Apple iPhone 16 Pro...

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra review

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Tim Cook confirms Apple Vision Pro is coming to China later this year

Apple Vision Pro was announced back in June last year and went on open sale in the US eight months later in early February. Apple’s first spatial computer has only been available in the US but we now get official confirmation from Apple CEO Tim Cook that Vision Pro will make its way to China later this year. The CEO attended the China Development Forum in Beijing and also confirmed that Apple will continue to ramp up R&D investment in China. Speculations suggest that Apple may bring the Vision Pro to the Chinese market in April or May. Initial supplies for the first batch of Vision...

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The European Commission is not happy with Apple's new app store rules and fees

A couple of weeks ago, Apple announced the rules that developers have to follow to make their apps available through third-party app stores and even through simple web downloads. However, these rules were very restrictive – and the European Commission thinks they may not comply with the DMA. The Commission “has launched investigatory steps relating to Apple's new fee structure for alternative app stores”. The Commission writes: “Apple's new fee structure and other terms and conditions for alternative app stores and distribution of apps from the web (sideloading) may be defeating the...

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nubia Z60 Ultra is getting a Photography Edition with more AI

The nubia Z60 Ultra cameraphone was released in the closing days of 2023 with unique 35 mm primary camera and slid all-round specs. The phone now gets a new version with new design and extra AI camera features that will go on sale starting March 28. The full name is nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition and the design of the back panel strongly reminds us of a point and shoot camera of the near past. nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition The photography theme also underlines that the phone is another installment is a series of very capable cameraphones, folling the nubia Z50...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 12

The Samsung Galaxy A55 retained its title as the most popular smartphone in our database in week 12. While its Galaxy A35 partner slipped down to fourth, the A55 is still having a comfortable advantage over the second place. And that second place, perhaps suprisingly, goes to newly announced Infinix Note 40 Pro. The company unveiled its new series this weeks and two of its members made it in our top 10. Redmi Note 13 Pro rounds up the podium, followed by the Samsung duo of Galaxy A35 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Two more newly announced phones follow with the China-exclusive OnePlus Ace 3V...

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Xiaomi Watch S3 review

Xiaomi’s smartwatch game has steadily evolved since the first Mi Watch came on the scene in 2019. We’ve seen various Xiaomi wearables since - some with simple proprietary operating systems that's changed more name than features and some with Google’s more capable, but power-hungry WearOS. Xiaomi Watch S3 is the first smartwatch from the brand to launch with HyperOS which is the maker’s in-house operating system that powers numerous other devices including IoT appliances and the maker’s SU7 electric car. Watch S3 brings everything you’d need in a smartwatch - a bright and crisp AMOLED...

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Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 official will power Motorola Edge 50 Pro , Week 12 in review

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is official and will power the flagship killers of 2024. The 8s Gen 3 offers a selection of premium Snapdragon features without costing as much as the premier 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3 chips. The 8s Gen 3 is a 4nm chip with a Cortex-X4 prime core at 3.0GHz, four performance cores at 2.8GHz and three efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. It supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM (up to 4,200MHz) and UFS 4.0 storage. For connectivity, it does USB 3.1 Gen 2 over USB-C. Generative AI is at the forefront as new applications have gained a lot of popularity but also revealed new issues. The...

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Call of Duty Warzone Mobile is now available on iOS and Android

Activision launched its own version of battle royale for smartphones and naturally, it's called Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. This is a separate game from the well-known Call of Duty: Mobile. The latter provides a single and traditional multiplayer experience, while Warzone focuses on the battle royale genre. Of course, players can still join standard multiplayer servers, but only when they've played a couple of Warzone games first. Interestingly, progression on weapons, XP points and achievements are shared across all platforms, as long as you log in with your Activision account....

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 tipped to have titanium frame

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, unveiled in January, has a titanium frame, and if tipster Revegnus is to be believed, the next Samsung smartphone to have a titanium frame will be the Galaxy Z Fold6. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 launched last year has an aluminum frame, and right now, the Galaxy S24 Ultra - the most expensive in the Galaxy S lineup - is the only smartphone in Samsung's portfolio with a titanium frame. Hence, it's hardly a surprise to know that the Fold6 could come with a titanium frame since it will be more expensive and advanced than the Flip6. Samsung Galaxy Z...

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Deals: Amazon drops the prices of unlocked Samsung, Motorola and Google phones

Amazon is holding its annual Big Spring Sale and offers great discounts on unlocked phones and some tablets too. We picked out models from Samsung, Google and Motorola with a special appearance by OnePlus. Starting off with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, it is $150 off for both the 256GB and 512GB storage capacities. The price is still over $1,000, but this phone will be supported for 7 years, so you can spend the money now and not think about buying another phone until the 2030s. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $150...

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Apple tried to make the Apple Watch work with Android phones

After the US Department of Justice launched a lawsuit against Apple, arguing that the company has maintained illegal monopoly over the smartphone market and some related services, the Cupertino-based firm came out with a surprising story. For years now, one of the main criticisms against Apple has been its walled garden approach, which makes it extremely difficult or impossible to use its devices with other non-Apple products. However, it appears that the tech company tried to make its Apple Watch work with Android phones after all. In fact, Apple has entertained the idea for three...

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Realme 12+ 5G in for review

We've had our first meeting with the Realme 12+ 5G, but it's now time for it to get the review treatment. Let's recap the box contents first. The phone comes with a silicone case, a 67W charger, a SIM tool, and a cable. We'd call that a thorough retail package. Realme offers the 12+ in two colors - Pioneer Green, which we've seen before and would call more of a turquoise or teal, and a Navigator Beige. Both feature a faux leather back (silicone polymer, if you want to get technical), which won't be to everyone's taste, but we attest that it's superior for grip and...

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Spotify launches Miniplayer for Mac and Windows

Spotify is announcing the debut of a new feature on both macOS and Windows. It's called Miniplayer and is available now to Spotify Premium subscribers only. The Miniplayer, as the name implies, is designed to give you maximum control over your music and podcasts with minimal intrusion. If you want to quickly skip a track or adjust volume or change the Repeat mode, for example, you no longer need to switch to the Spotify window - just use the Miniplayer. The Miniplayer can transform its shape into a square, rectangle, or "a sleek bar", as seen above. It supports both music and...

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iQOO Neo10 Pro's impressive specs leak

vivo's sub-brand iQOO unveiled the Neo9 last December and Neo9 Pro this February, but it is of course already working on the Neo10 series. Today a new rumor from a usually reliable source in China claims the top model - we'll just call this Neo10 Pro for convenience, even though the name hasn't been confirmed yet - will come with some very good specs. According to Digital Chat Station, a mystery device is coming "from a certain brand" with these specs - commenters in the end figured out this is the next iQOO Neo device. So what are these specs? The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at the helm, for...

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Samsung Galaxy M55 images and specs leak revealing it won't be just a rebranded A55

The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is coming soon, and today its specs have leaked alongside the official-looking renders you can see below. The M55 is said to come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120 Hz Super AMOLED+ screen with thin bezels and a 1,000-nit peak refresh rate. It will be available in light green and black, as you can see, but Samsung may of course choose to call these colorways something more exciting. On the rear there's a triple camera system, comprising of a 50 MP main camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro shooter. On the other side, you get a 50 MP selfie...

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Redmi pokes fun at the OnePlus Ace 3V, says 8 is better than 7

Earlier today, OnePlus launched the Ace 3V in China, with the brand new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset at the helm. It is in fact the first handset to bear this newly announced SoC. Redmi isn't impressed, however. Its official Weibo account posted the image you can see below in response. It clearly states that 8 is better than 7, and this isn't a subtle jab at all. Basically, Redmi is telling us that the Snapdragon 8 series chipsets outperform those in the 7 series. And wouldn't you know it, coincidence of all coincidences, Redmi itself will launch a new device powered by a Snapdragon...

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Rumor: the Dimensity 9300+ and vivo's X100s are coming in May

We knew the vivo X100s was coming soon, now we have a tentative timeframe - May. According to serial insider Digital Chat Station, the Dimensity 9300+ chipset will debut in May. Given that the vivo X100s is expected to premiere the SoC, we expect the phone to be unveiled at the same time. Per the insider, the Dimensity 9300+ is an overclocked Dimensity 9300 with Cortex-X4 running as high as 3.4GHz, and an Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU with a 1.3GHz peak speed. The vivo X100s will have a 1220p flat screen with "ultra-narrow" bezels, a flat metal frame, and glass on both the front and the...

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Samsung Galaxy A35 review

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YouTube TV adds Multiview on iOS devices, Android soon to get it

Google is actively working on its TV-streaming branch of YouTube called YouTube TV. The tech giant introduced a number of new features for the past year and it's now bringing the Multiview feature to mobile devices. Multiview isn't entirely new to the platform, it's been available on smart TVs for a while now, but today, a staff member at the company confirmed the rollout of Multiview to iOS and iPadOS devices. Here's how it looks on iOS. In the same Reddit thread, the employee confirmed Multiview is coming to Android "in the coming months". Notably, the feature...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 family may get Galaxy AI features after all

Samsung's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra launched this year infused with Galaxy AI features, and the company has since promised these will arrive on the S23 family (including the S23 FE) through the update to One UI 6.1 which is due to be released for them at the end of this month. But the S22 family got left out. Now it seems the 2022 flagships could still get a taste of Galaxy AI, although nothing is set in stone just yet. Samsung's President of the Mobile Division TM Roh told a general shareholders' meeting that the company is actively looking for ways to bring the Galaxy AI features...

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is quite possibly the most complete Android smartphone on the market but where does that leave Google, Android's very creator, and its own Pixel phone? Out of lockstep, the two lineups are bound to be somewhat mismatched when it comes to having the latest hardware, but that doesn't mean that the Pixel 8 Pro, now in the middle of its lifecycle, doesn't have its advantages over the Galaxy. Let's try and find them. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can...

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Motorola Edge 50 Pro runs Geekbench with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset

Motorola is launching the Edge 50 Pro on Flipkart in India on April 3. The leaks, rumors, and teasers surrounding it are intensifying by the day, and now a prototype has run Geekbench 6. Thus, it's in the Geekbench online database. The phone managed a single-core score of 1,097 and a multi-core score of 3,114, from its Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. Yes, you read that right - while Motorola might be teasing the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in China, the Edge 50 Pro definitely seems to have gone with the 7 Gen 3, so it looks like it won't just be a rebranded Chinese X50 Ultra. The prototype that...

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Amazon UK Spring Deals: tablets, headphones and smartwatches

Amazon is doing a Spring sale – we already covered smartphones in a separate post, here we will focus on tablets and headphones (and a few watches too). The entire Tab S9 range from Samsung is available with discounts ranging from 13% to 39%, though the higher end includes some freebies into the calculation. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra come with free Galaxy Buds2 and a Slim Book Cover Keyboard. The latter is a QWERTY keyboard (no touchpad) that has a place to stash the S Pen that comes with the tablets. Also, note that DeX supports keyboard shortcuts. You can...

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

We couldn’t pass the opportunity to deliver the comparison between the ultimate rivals - the Galaxy and iPhone. Maybe you already know which of the two is your dream phone, but many people would like to know how these two match up against each other in more objective metrics. So, here it is – the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max! Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in...

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Nvidia announces the Blackwell B200 GPU for AI computing

During its GPU Technology Conference, Nvidia announced the world's most powerful chip for AI-related computing called GB200 powering up the Blackwell B200 GPU. It's a successor to the H100 AI chip and offers huge improvements in performance and efficiency. The new B200 GPU is capable of 20 petaflops of FP4 thanks to the 208 billion transistors inside the chip. Additionally, the GB200 has 30 times the performance of H100 in LLM inference workloads while reducing the energy consumption 25-fold. In the GPT-3 LLM benchmark, the GB200 is seven times faster than the H100 too. For...

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Poco C61 surfaces in the Google Play Console with Android 14 on board

The Poco C51 was launched in April 2023, and now it seems like Xiaomi's sub-brand is busy working on its successor which might be imminently announced. We're talking about the Poco C61, which has been spotted in the Google Play Console. The listing in question gives us the image you can see below and also reveals the fact that the low-end handset is running Android 14 out of the box, and it's powered by MediaTek's Helio G36 SoC. The chipset is the same one used in the C51, so we're hoping other things have been upgraded nevertheless. RAM isn't one as it's still 4GB, while the phone...

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Tecno Pova 6 Pro review

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The cheaper Galaxy Z Fold6 version might cost way less than you were expecting

For a while now Samsung has been rumored to shake up the foldable smartphone market this year by launching a cheaper version of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold6 alongside that device - most likely in early to mid July. This cheaper version of the foldable now has a rumored price tag, and it's shockingly good: under $800. That's less than half what the Fold5 started at. You should probably read that as $799, and don't forget that $799 could translate into €919 or something like that across the pond, but still - for a book-like foldable, this is incredibly impressive and could indeed catapult the...

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