Nothing Phone (2a) Plus in for review

This is the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and you should think of it as a more powerful (rather than larger) version of the 5-month-old Nothing Phone (2a), not as its replacement. In fact, both phones will be on sale simultaneously. So what does a Plus warrant? A new 50MP selfie camera (vs 32MP on the regular) and an upgraded chipset - the Dimensity 7350 Plus uses the same design as the Dimensity 7200 Pro, but is overclocked. It may not sound like much, but Nothing claims a 10% faster CPU, and 30% faster graphics performance, which is... well, something. This new Metallic Grey color also...

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Samsung adds Private Sharing mode to Quick Share, E2E encryption for backups, synced data

Samsung’s Knox security suite has gained two new features – Private Sharing and E2E encrypted cloud backups. Here’s how they work. Private Sharing is a new option in the Quick Share menu. Just tap the “…” button in the top right corner and choose Turn on Private Sharing. This allows you to share up to 20 files at once with a total size of up to 200MB. You can allow only certain contacts to view the shared files and you will be notified when they do. You can also set a timer for automatic expiration of the shared data. Both settings (who can see the data and when it expires) can be...

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Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL software, storage, charging details leak

Google's upcoming Pixels just can't stop leaking. Not a day goes by without multiple leaks about them, and today is no different. For the first leak of the day, we have some details about the Pixel 9 range's surprising software version, storage options, batteries, and charging. Let's dive right in. The Pixel 9 family is now rumored to launch running Android 14, and not Android 15, breaking with the Pixel tradition just like the announcement in August breaks with the tradition of having new high-end Pixels launch in October. This is most likely due to Android 15 not being finished by...

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nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version in for review

The nubia Z60 Ultra arrived in December 2023 as one of the first phones with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The next month Samsung announced its Galaxy S24 lineup with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset, which features slightly higher clock speeds. Either an exclusivity deal between Samsung and Qualcomm had ended, or the San Diego chipmaker has simply managed to produce enough units of the faster chipset as it's now also available for other makers. Obviously a reband was in order and it's now known as "Leading version" rather than "for Galaxy." nubia was quick to take advantage...

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iPhone SE 4 to also use LG OLED displays

The next generation iPhone SE is expected to launch in Q1 2025 and it may feature OLED screens manufactured by LG Display reports South Korea’s The Elec. The new report mentions that China’s BOE is still expected to be the primary display supplier for the next-gen budget iPhone while LG Display will be the secondary supplier. Based on the most recent rumors, the iPhone SE 4 (tentative name) is expected to be a repurposed iPhone 14 using the same notched display and battery with the main difference being a redesigned back with a single rear camera. iPhone SE 4 CAD...

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Samsung's One UI 7.0 beta to arrive next month

Samsung's first public beta for One UI 7 based on Android 15 was initially rumored to go live this week for the Galaxy S24 family. That hasn't happened yet, and according to a new rumor, it won't. Instead, it's been pushed back to the third week of August, allegedly. The reason for the delay apparently has to do with the One UI 6.1.1 update, which is still making its way to older foldables, tablets, and some high-end devices. So Samsung wants to focus on one update at a time, it seems. One UI 6 on the Galaxy S24+ One UI 7 will be a pretty big update, coming with a redesign of...

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NTT Docomo will launch fast 6.6Gbps 5G service in August with the Sony Xperia 1 VI

Japanese carrier NTT Docomo announced that it will launch a super-fast 5G SA service starting on August 1. The so-called New Radio-Dual Connectivity service (NR-DC) will be deployed on three frequency bands: two in the sub-6GHz range (3.7GHz and 4.5GHz) and one mmWave band (28GHz). With two 5G base stations transmitting and receiving simultaneously, devices will be able to achieve download speeds of up to 6.6Gbps. You will need the right device for this to work and currently there are only three on the supported list. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is your only choice if you want to test out the...

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Poco M6 Plus 5G and Poco Buds X1 leak

Poco has already confirmed that it's launching the M6 Plus 5G on August 1, and today a new leak shows us its back design in all its glory, with the phone set atop its retail box, which is adorned in Poco's trademark yellow hue. According to this leak, the Poco M6 Plus 5G will have a 6.8-inch LCD screen, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE chipset, a 108 MP main camera (which has already been confirmed by Poco itself), and a 5,030 mAh battery. Poco M6 Plus 5G and Poco Buds X1 leaked images We have been suspecting that the Poco M6 Plus 5G is a rebranded Redmi 13 5G, which launched earlier...

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The Google Pixel 9 series is coming to India on August 14 with help from Flipkart

Google will unveil the next generation of Pixel phones on August 13 with a keynote at 10am PDT. However, that is quite late in the evening in India, so the local launch will be on the following day, August 14. Google Pixel 9 series coming to India on August 14 in partnership with Flipkart As with the previous generation, Google has tapped Flipkart as the exclusive retail partner for the launch of the Pixel 9 series. You can check out the landing page for the Pixel 9 series, which shows off the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. There’s also a landing page on the Google store...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 prominently featured in awards ceremonies at Paris Olympics

Samsung highlighted the Galaxy Z Flip6's participation in the official medal ceremonies at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event, traditionally photographed only by accredited media from a distance, is now getting more personal, as all medal-winning athletes are taking a Victory Selfie with the foldable. Select moments of Victory Selfie at Paris 2024 All athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the French capital received a brand-new Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphone as part of their welcome package to Paris 2024. The selfies taken at the podium are updated automatically to the...

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Xiaomi Mix Flip in for review

Xiaomi has several generations of foldable phones under its belt, but the Mix Flip is its first clamshell foldable. And this just might be the most impressive of its kind, at least of the ones that will be available in Europe (it will cost around €1,300). First things first, the retail package includes not just a USB cable, but also a 67W fast charger. Yes, the Xiaomi Mix Flip battery goes up to 67W, which is well above what Samsung’s Galaxy Z phones can do (both the Fold and Flip top out at just 25W) and it beats the Moto Razr 50 Ultra too (45W). One downside here is that wireless...

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New Oppo K12x arrives in India with military-grade body

Oppo K12x 5G was just launched in India and it has little to do with the phone of the same name in China. The new arrival borrows the design of the Oppo K12 but has a slightly different footprint. The new phone has a Mediatek chipset and a new set of cameras and is also more durable, as it passed MIL-STD-810H shock-resistance test. The Oppo K12x has a 6.67" LCD with HD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. Oppo said this is the first phone in its segment with Splash Touch technology, which allows you to operate the screen with wet hands while the panel is also wet. The...

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Huawei teases nova Flip with a square cover screen

Huawei is preparing to launch a new foldable phone called nova Flip. The company posted a teaser video on its Weibo channel, where a member of the TFBoys music band showcased the clamshell from all angles in a lovely Lime green color. The new phone will have a square cover display, alongside the camera island. The screen is relatively small in current terms, but is still bigger than what the Huawei Pocket foldables had. The whole teaser is a series of clicks and clacks, which make up the Morse code for the word "Flip." We can see the nova phone will have two cameras on the back, one...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 30

Following two weeks filled with new phones' announcements we finally got a chance to catch our breath and the dust settled that a bit. This enabled the Samsung Galaxy A55 to regain its throne in our trending chart for the first time in three weeks. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] There's better news still for the Korean maker as the Galaxy S24 Ultra in second and the Galaxy A15 in third make it an all-Samsung podium in week 30. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max came in fifth, splitting the Xiaomi pair of Redmi Note 13 Pro in fourth and Redmi Note 13 in sixth. Samsung Galaxy A35 took...

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Weekly poll: nubia Z60 Ultra Leading and Z60S Pro are here for your approval

This week nubia refreshed the Z60 Ultra and introduced a sequel to the Z50S Pro. These two have unique designs that make them look like a futuristic camera and they have the hardware to back it up. Plus, they bring Snapdragon 8-series performance at a price that undercuts most flagships. The nubia Z60 Ultra Leading is mostly the same as the original Z60, except it switches over to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AC, which is often dubbed “leading edition” by Chinese makers. This model also changes out the sensor inside the 35mm main camera – the nubia Z series is old school like that,...

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Weekly poll results: the HMD Skyline could be the company's first own hit

HMD stopped using the Nokia brand for its recent Android phones, but it still reaches into the bag of old Nokia designs – and this time it pulled out a winner. The HMD Skyline is attracting a lot more attention than any other phone that it has produced since maybe the first one. And it’s mostly positive attention too, though the comment section was not without critical voices. Let’s start with the good news – people love what they see. Resurrecting Nokia N9/Lumia design and painting it in bold colors is proving to be a successful strategy (and it is not unlike what Motorola has been...

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Our Xiaomi Mix Flip battery life test results are out

The Xiaomi Mix Flip was introduced last week in China, and we brought a phone for a review. We just completed the battery test and we are ready to share our findings. The clamshell has one of the biggest batteries on the market, a 4,780 mAh cell. The phone also comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and two AMOLED displays that should be moderately power-hungry. With that in mind, we established an 11:58h Active Use score, which is less than the year-old Find N3 Flip and the premium Razr 50 Ultra, both of which have a more power-hungry chipset. The 21:20h of call time result is a...

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Detailed Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold renders show off design and colors

Google has already confirmed that one of the devices it will be unveiling on August 13 is the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Renders of the upcoming Pixel 9 lineup have been flying left and right lately and we already got a good look at the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Now it's time to check out the Pixel 9 Pro Fold as well in both of its alleged color options: Obsidian and Porcelain. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold in Obsidian We still don't know a whole lot of details about the new foldable. Still, one source did offer some details on the new "more traditional" foldable...

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Google Pixel 9 leaks in all colors

It's been a crazy week for Pixel leaks, and they don't seem to be stopping. Following a previous leak today of some promo videos for the Pixel 9 family and official cases for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, now we have the 'vanilla' Pixel 9 leaking in all the colorways in which it will be offered. This follows a similar leak showcasing all hues of the Pixel 9 Pro yesterday. So, the Pixel 9 will come in Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose, and Green. Google Pixel 9 in Rose As you can see here and as you've been able to see from multiple other leaks, Google is changing the design...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 price leaks

Yesterday Google's upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2 leaked in all the colorways in which they're expected to be sold, and today it's time for pricing information to be outed. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 will allegedly cost $229, €249, and £219, respectively in the US, EU, and UK. That's a slight increase of $30 / €20 / £20 compared to the original Pixel Buds Pro which came out in 2022. The new earbuds come with a similarly shaped but apparently slightly larger case, which may hide a bigger battery. The buds themselves will hopefully have better features than their predecessors. The Pixel Buds...

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Google Pixel 9 Pro cases and official promo videos leak

It's a new day, so it's time for some new Pixel leaks. Google may have been trying to prevent comprehensive leaks of its upcoming devices by holding its annual launch event two months early in August, but that clearly hasn't worked at all. Following yesterday's barrage of Pixel leaks, today we have a ton of newly leaked promo materials, leaked promo videos, and leaked official cases. So let's dive in. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL's official cases have been leaked. The former device will get silicon cases in Charcoal, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose, and Aloe. That last one is strange...

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Samsung Galaxy A06 gets listed in India

Samsung's Galaxy A06 is coming soon, and it might actually arrive very soon. The device has now been listed on Samsung India's support pages, with the model number SM-A065F/DS. This obviously means India will be one of the markets where it will be available. The "DS" suffix in its model number also tells us it will have dual-SIM functionality. The Galaxy A06 has previously been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, BIS, NBTC, and the FCC. It was also spotted in the Geekbench online database a while back, and that run revealed the fact that it will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, just...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak in all four colorways

It's been a very Pixel-filled 24 hours, with multiple leaks about Google's upcoming smartphones, but the Pixel Buds Pro 2 have also been part of the action - first, we saw them in renders by a case maker. Now it's time to get the full official-looking leaked image treatment. So let's take a look at the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in all the colors in which they'll be sold. The hues will be called Charcoal, Porcelain, Aloe, and Hot Pink. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Porcelain Compared to the original Pixel Buds Pro, these will have a slightly chunkier case, but with the same overall look....

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Google Pixel 9 Pro leaks in all colors

When it rains Pixel leaks, it pours Pixel leaks, apparently. Earlier today we had two of them - one about the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, the other about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. And we're back to the Pixel 9 Pro, as this device has now been leaked in all four of its colorways. Google Pixel 9 Pro in Obsidian So, ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes upon Google's smaller high-end device (the Pixel 9 Pro XL should have basically the exact same specs in a larger package). Like all of the other Pixel 9s, this one too will become official at Google's big hardware launch...

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OnePlus Nord 4 receives its first software update which brings AI Best Face

OnePlus launched the Nord 4 last week, and it's expected to become available in early August. Ahead of that, it's already received its first software update - this one will most likely be waiting for you when you take the phone out of the box. The update arrives as OxygenOS version 14.1.0.320(EX01), and adds the AI Best Face feature that lets you fix closed eyes in group photos. There are also improvements to system stability and performance. OnePlus says it's added Android's Ultra HDR support for its ProXDR photos, which can be shared and displayed with a higher dynamic range on an...

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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus to use the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro SoC

Nothing is launching the Phone (2a) Plus on July 31, and you may have been wondering what that "Plus" suffix stands for. Today we get our first piece of the puzzle, since the brand has started its usual style of teaser campaign, drip-feeding us information before the announcement. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset, which clocks up to 3 GHz. This, Nothing promises, will make the Plus 10% faster overall than the Phone (2a). Furthermore, the GPU is clocked 30% higher in this SoC compared to the Phone (2a)'s Dimensity 7200 Pro, so it...

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Tecno certifies Camon 30S Pro with Helio G99 Ultimate

Tecno introduced four Camon 30 devices at MWC 2024, with only one LTE-only version. Today, we learned the Chinese brand is getting another phone designated for 4G markets, and it will be called Camon 30S Pro. The phone appeared on Google Play Console, revealing a Mediatek MT6789 SoC, which is the Helio G99 Ultimate. We also learned that the phone will ship with 12 GB RAM and Android 14 will be out of the box. Tecno Camon 30S Pro at Google Play Console and TUV Rheinland The Camon 30S Pro will have a display with 1080p resolution and 480 dpi, but the listing does not reveal any...

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iPhone 17 Slim specs leak claims it will only have one rear camera

For a while now, Apple has been rumored to discontinue the iPhone Plus model starting next year, and replace it with a tentatively called iPhone 17 Slim. As the name implies, this should be record-breakingly thin (at least for an iPhone), in the same way as Apple's latest iPad Pro is its thinnest tablet ever. Today some more details about the iPhone 17 Slim have been leaked by Ming-Chi Kuo, longtime industry analyst and purveyor of Apple-related rumors. He claims the iPhone Plus currently makes up only about 5% to 10% of iPhone shipments, and that's why it's getting the axe. The...

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Oppo A3x full specs and images revealed

The Oppo A3x is launching imminently, as it has now been listed by China Telecom. This listing gives us its full specs and an image of the device, which you can see below. The A3x was previously certified by NBTC and spotted in the Geekbench database last month. It's the successor to the A2x that was released last October. The Oppo A3x has a 6.67-inch 720x1600 LCD touchscreen, a 32 MP main rear camera flanked by a 2 MP decorative camera of some sort (most likely for depth sensing), an 8 MP selfie snapper, and a 5,100 mAh battery. It will be offered in the following RAM/storage...

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Samsung folds a London bus to promote its new foldables

Earlier today, Samsung made the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 available to buy across the world, following their official introduction on July 10. To celebrate the start of sales, the company has resorted to a pretty unorthodox campaign over in the UK, where it's folded an iconic red London bus to promote its new foldable smartphones. The folded bus is part of a bigger Fold Town art project which also includes a folded bench, lamppost, and iconic red telephone box. Also as part of the campaign, the Old Street Underground station has temporarily been renamed to Fold Street. The...

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Motorola teases "world's slimmest military grade phone"

Motorola is teasing a new smartphone that it's going to be launching in India soon. According to the brand, this will be the world's slimmest "military grade phone" - meaning the thinnest handset to have a MIL-STD-810 certification for ruggedness. It will be offered by Flipkart, and will be protected against accidental drops, shakes, extreme heat, extreme cold, and humidity. It's unclear what device this is, but some are speculating it could be the recently leaked Motorola Edge 50 Neo. This will be the successor to the Edge 40 Neo launched last September. It will allegedly be...

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Honor X60i leaks in all colors

Last week the upcoming Honor X60i leaked in one color, courtesy of a listing by China Telecom, which also revealed its specs. Today, prolific Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station has shared an image containing renders of the Honor X60i in all of its colorways. The phone is said to be the first in the Honor X60 series, so it will probably be joined by an X60 and X60 Pro, if not also an X60 GT - we base this assumption on the fact that the Honor X50 family has a 'vanilla' member, along with the X50 Pro and X50 GT. The Honor X60i will have a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD screen, a 50 MP main rear...

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vivo X Fold3 Pro review

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra production planned to start in August

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 series hasn't launched alongside the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 at the company's Unpacked event earlier this month, but it is of course still coming this year. Last week we heard that the tablets would launch in October, and today that rumor has sort of been confirmed by a new rumor, which says that production for the Tab S10 models will start in August. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and S10 Ultra are expected to begin production in August, consistent with October launch rumors. Colors are Gray and Silver for each.— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) July 22, 2024...

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Vivo V40 Pro chipset revealed on Geekbench

The vivo V40 Pro is expected to arrive soon, as the phone appeared on multiple certification websites from regulators all over the world. The latest confirmation of the phone comes from the Bluetooth SIG website, which listed the V2347 model number. The same device also appeared on Geekbench, revealing key details about the phone, including its chipset, RAM option and Android version. vivo V40 Pro on Geekbench The vivo V40 Pro will have a Dimensity 9200+ platform, as evident in the Geekbench CPU information. The phone will have a 1x core @ 3.35 GHz + 3x cores @ 3.0 GHz + 4x...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Slim's cover screen to have the same aspect ratio as the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold Slim will be equipped with a cover display boasting the same aspect ratio as the Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen - 19.5:9. This information comes from China courtesy of prolific leakster Ice Universe. While the aspect ratio will be the same, the new Fold's outer screen will be smaller than the S24 Ultra's, at 6.5". Inside, an 8-inch folding display will do the job. Both of these panels are larger than the ones found in the Galaxy Z Fold6, which Samsung announced earlier this month. The Galaxy Z Fold Slim is the device previously rumored to be called Galaxy...

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New Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL renders leak

Ahead of Google's upcoming hardware launch event on August 13, we've seen a lot of leaks about the upcoming devices, and today two new renders have been leaked showing the vanilla Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL (the true successor in size to the Pixel 8 Pro). Google Pixel 9 (left) and Pixel 9 Pro XL (right) leaked images Google's lineup will get more and less confusing simultaneously come August 13, since it's expected to launch four new smartphones: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 9 Pro isn't the successor to the Pixel 8 Pro,...

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Samsung Messages replaced with Google Messages on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the US

Samsung began phasing out its Samsung Messages app in the US with the Galaxy S22 series and instead opts to ship its new devices with Google Messages. That will be the case with the brand new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldables which are confirmed to launch without the Samsung Messages app in the US. According to a report from the Samsung Members app (via 9to5Google), Samsung’s new foldables will have Google Messages as their default SMS/RCS app and will not come pre-installed with Samsung Messages. Starting with Flip6, Fold6, and newer models, the Samsung Messages app will no...

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nubia showcases Z60S Pro design and specs ahead of launch

The nubia Z60S Pro is expected to arrive tomorrow alongside the Z60 Ultra Leading Version, and today, the brand showcased the phone along with some specs. The new phone will have a 35 mm equivalent main camera and a 5,100 mAh battery. Leakster also claimed the phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and two-way satellite connectivity. The nubia Z60S Pro is the successor of the Z50S Pro, which also had the second-gen Snapdragon 8 chipset. The ZTE-owned brand decided to keep the old chipset in order to bring satellite connectivity to "affordable models", added the leakster...

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Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders and key specs emerge

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Redmi Pad SE 4G in India on July 29 and we’re also expecting a Pad SE 8.7 to launch alongside it. We now have renders for the more compact device alongside its key specs. Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders Xiaomi will offer the tablet with an 8.7-inch LCD of HD resolution (800 x 1,340 px). It will feature a 5MP selfie camera and an 8MP rear shooter. The tablet is expected to be equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which will be expandable via the microSD card slot. Redmi Pad SE 8.7 renders The software...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 29

Sure enough, the series of announcements this week brought a lot of changes to our trending chart, including a brand new leader. The OnePlus Nord 4 stands at the top step, followed by the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy S24. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13200, 1#] Redmi Note 13 Pro reclaimed fourth, but in fifth we have another new face - the Redmi K70 Ultra (or Extreme Edition as the native Chinese name has it). That's followed by the Galaxy A15, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13. After those well familiar contestants we have another new arrival with the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro max...

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Weekly poll: is the HMD Skyline your next phone?

The HMD Skyline has attracted a lot of attention. What is it – is it nostalgia for the Nokia N9? Or is it the repairability angle that draws people in? The phone is now available in some countries (on pre-order in others), so we have to ask – will you buy one? The design feels quite fresh – we’ve seen all the rounded rectangles that we can handle – and the comparison with the N9 is a positive one, for those who remember the MeeGo phone. However, instead of polycarbonate, this one uses a modern metal-and-glass construction. The phone is designed to be easily repaired at home by non-pros....

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HMD Skyline, OnePlus Nord 4, Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip debut, Week 29 in review

Xiaomi held a major event this week, unveiling a long line of devices. The highlights were the Mix Fold 4 and the Mix Flip - the latter its first flip foldable ever. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is impressively thin and light at just 226 grams, 4.59mm unfolded and 9.47 mm in its folded state. Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 comes in black, white, and blue colors. Pricing starts at CNY 8,999 ($1,237) for the 12/256GB trim and goes up to CNY 9,999 ($1,375) for the 16/512GB. The Xiaomi Mix Flip has the joint biggest cover display at 4.01-inch and the joint biggest battery at 4,780mAh. It runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3...

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Weekly poll results: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are too pricey

Samsung’s latest foldables were met with criticism in last week’s poll – the two main points were the price and the hardware. Samsung is not seen as the leader of the foldable market, not in terms of offering cutting edge technology. Both the Galaxy Z Flip6 and the Z Fold6 feel more like iterative improvements over previous models than a new generation, according to commenters. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is too expensive with a whopping 45% of voters shaking their heads at the price tag. As for the hardware, in our review, we noted that charging is somehow even slower than the already slow...

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Deals: pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 or grab a Galaxy S24 Ultra or S24+

Officially, the new Samsung foldables get released on July 24 (Wednesday), though pre-orders might start shipping a few days early. This is more or less last call to get pre-order perks for the two new Galaxy Z phones. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is $1,800 for the 512GB model (due to a free storage upgrade). Samsung offers up to $1,200 trade-in credit – the Z Fold5 is valued at $1,200, the Z Fold4 at $1,000 and Z Fold3 at $900. If you’re switching from, say, an old Ultra, the S24 Ultra fetches $900, while the S23 Ultra is valued at $800. If you’re not doing trade-in, Amazon also sells...

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Apple iPhone SE 4's back cover to be the same as iPhone 16

The Apple iPhone SE 4 is said to have the same chassis as the base iPhone 14, but a new rumor coming out of China claims that won't be the case. Weibo user Fixed Focus Digital (machine translated from Chinese) claims the iPhone SE 4's back cover will be exactly the same as the vanilla iPhone 16, meaning you may not be able to tell the two phones' rear sides apart. iPhone SE 4 CAD renders It remains to be seen how Apple will arrange the rear camera on the iPhone SE 4. Leaked renders and images of the dummy iPhone SE 4 revealed the smartphone will pack a notched display and...

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Motorola Razr 50 Ultra goes on sale in India

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, introduced in India earlier this month, is now on sale in the country. It comes in a single 12GB/512GB configuration in Midnight Blue, Spring Green, and Peach Fuzz colors. And all models are bundled with the Moto Buds+ TWS earphones worth INR9,999 ($120/€110) in the box. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is priced at INR99,999 ($1,195/€1,095), but it has a limited-time early bird pricing of INR94,999 ($1,135/€1,040), which, coupled with an instant bank discount of INR5,000 ($60/€55) through HDFC and Axis Bank credit cards, brings its...

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Deals: the HMD Skyline goes on pre-order, Realme GT 6 and GT 6T keep their prices low

HMD may have struck gold with the Skyline – the phone’s design mixes nostalgia for the Nokia N9 with a bold Neon Pink hero color and the repairability angle (while not unique) does earn some brownie points. The phone is surprisingly capable – the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is by far the most powerful chip inside an HMD phone. Admittedly, the competition is the Snapdragon 695 and some Unisocs, but we’re glad to see that HMD is finally moving to better chips. The phone’s 6.55” display is a 144Hz OLED (FHD+) and features a 50MP selfie camera on top. On the rear, a 108MP main (OIS), 50MP 2x tele and...

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Xiaomi Mix Flip and Mix Fold 4 hands-on review

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Full details of Google Pixel 9 camera setup leak

Google is expected to launch four Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13, and today, we stumbled upon a massive, detailed leak about the cameras of the devices. The information, courtesy of Android Authority, reveals the sensors and lenses behind the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 XL, and even the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The leak includes both the front-facing and the main cameras, and we can see Google is preparing a major overhaul for all devices. However, the primary sensor will remain the same as it was in the Pixel 8 series, and yes, this includes the Pixel Fold that was launched...

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