Realme Note 60x gets multiple certifications on its way to release

Realme is working on a new budget smartphone, as it turns out. It will have the model number RMX3938 and will be called Realme Note 60x (not to be confused with the Narzo 60x). This will be 4G-only, and it's recently been certified by the EU, FCC, and Thailand's NBTC.

Through these certifications its name was confirmed, as is the fact that it comes with a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging. The phone will run Android 14 out of the box with Realme UI on top.





Realme Note 60x certifications

It measures 167.26 x 76.67 x 7.84 mm and weighs 187g. It supports...

https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_note_60x_gets_multiple_certifications_on_its_way_to_release-news-65460.php 

 Watch the Asus ROG Phone 9 launch live here

Today, the Asus ROG Phone 9 series arrives to shake up the state of gaming phones – it will set a screen refresh rate record, at least among phones that are widely available around the world. Asus already teased the new models at the Snapdragon Summit and revealed that they will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.




Asus ROG Phone 9 series

The landing page for the launch also promises an upgraded AniMe Vision (the dot matrix LED display on the back of the Pro model) and a “brand new retro experience” (that’s a bit of an oxymoron, isn’t it?). Here’s an official preview of the...

https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_asus_rog_phone_9_launch_here-news-65373.php 

 Deals: deals pit the Google Pixel 9 series against the Samsung Galaxy S24 series

Whether on purpose or by accident, Amazon Canada has pitted Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones against each other with discounts ranging from $200 to $300.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is more compact than the Google Pixel 9 (6.2” vs. 6.3” displays, 70.6mm vs. 72mm wide) and is lighter too (167g vs. 198g). It does have a smaller battery, though (4,000mAh vs. 4,700mAh). The Galaxy also has an LTPO display. Note that both the Pixels and the Galaxys will receive software updates for 7 years since launch.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the Samsung easily beats the Tensor G4 of the Pixel, but...

https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_deals_pit_the_google_pixel_9_series_against_the_samsung_galaxy_s24_series-news-65353.php 

 Google Pixel Tablet 2 to have a keyboard case

Google's Pixel Tablet is getting a bit long in the tooth, having launched last June with no successor yet. But fret not for Google is actually working on the Pixel Tablet 2, and according to a new rumor, that one will come with a keyboard case. It's unclear whether this will be bundled with the tablet or offered as a separate purchase.

The upcoming tablet will have newer and better cameras too, compared to the ones fitted to the original Pixel Tablet.



The Pixel Tablet 2 will also be powered by a newer SoC compared to the Tensor G2 in the original, which is nothing surprising of...

https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_tablet_2_to_have_a_keyboard_case-news-65355.php 

 iQOO Neo10 series is launching this month, design revealed

We've been hearing about the iQOO Neo10 series for over six months but are yet to get its launch date from the brand. However, iQOO took to Weibo today to announce that the Neo10 series will launch this month. It will include the iQOO Neo10 and iQOO Neo10 Pro.

iQOO also revealed the rear of the Neo10 series. It has a dual-tone design and sports two cameras, with OIS written between them, confirming stabilization for the primary unit.



The iQOO Neo10 series' back looks similar to the Neo9 lineup, except that the rear cameras are now placed inside an island and not separately. The...

https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo10_series_design-news-65336.php 

 Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera arrangement purportedly shown in leaked image

Xiaomi already launched the 15 and 15 Pro in the Chinese market, and the range-topping 15 Ultra is expected to arrive at some point early next year (let's not forget that the 14 Ultra made its debut in February).

Today a source on Weibo has shared what is purported to be an image showing the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera arrangement.



As you can see, the camera bump/island will still be a huge circle, but this image (if it's real) allows us to take a peek inside the circle and see the actual cameras and the way they are placed. And their positions do match previously leaked...

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_ultras_camera_arrangement_purportedly_shown_in_leaked_image-news-65316.php 

 Deals: price drops for Galaxy S24+, A16 5G, CMF Phone 1 and Surface Pro (with SD X Elite)

A couple of weeks ago, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ was down to £800 for a 12/256GB model, now that same unit will cost you £50 less. You can also pick up a 512GB phone, but that is a £100 upgrade. The S24+ has a 6.7" QHD+ LTPO display, an Exynos 2400 chipset and a 4,900mAh battery with 45W/15W charging, plus a 50+10+12MP camera.


    
        
            
        
        
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The...

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 Hands-on with Infinix's E-Color Shift 2.0 concept phone

Back in 2018, Dai Nippon Printing unveiled an e-ink dress that could create new designs on the fly. Last year, BMW showed off the i Vision Dee concept car, which similarly had color-changing e-ink panels. Wouldn't it be a shame to have such things if your phone couldn’t change its look to match them?

Infinix loves experimenting with technology like this. The Infinix Concept Phone 2021 had both a solid electrochromic film that could change colors and an electroluminescent film that could light up. Earlier this year we got hands-on time with another prototype device, which used E-Color Shift...

https://www.gsmarena.com/handson_with_infinixs_ecolor_shift_20_concept_phone-news-65253.php 

 Weekly poll results: the small Xiaomi 15 beats the Xiaomi 15 Pro in the polls

Small phones – well, smaller phones – have ardent supporters and it is quite evident in last week’s poll. The Xiaomi 15 is not exactly tiny, but it is smaller than the majority of Androids, especially the high-end ones, which rarely dip below 6.7” displays.

The Xiaomi 15 had a very positive reception that can only improve with strong reviews. There was a sentiment that the phone is too expensive (indeed, it costs a bit more than the Xiaomi 14 last year), but the overall impression is a good one. Xiaomi 15’s chief rival may be the vivo X200 Pro mini, but we’re yet to see each company’s plan...

https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_small_xiaomi_15_beats_the_xiaomi_15_pro_in_the_polls-news-65235.php 

 Apple iPhone 18 Pro's main camera to have variable aperture

Over the years, multiple Android OEMs have launched smartphones with variable aperture cameras, but we are yet to see that on an iPhone. A few months ago, The Information reported that at least one of the iPhone 17 models next year will sport a camera with variable aperture, and now, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the iPhone 18 Pro will also have this camera feature.

That shouldn't be a surprise because the iPhone 17 lineup is getting a camera with variable aperture, and one would expect the models coming later to have it, too.


Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Kuo claimed that the Apple iPhone...

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_18_pro_variable_aperture_camera-news-65256.php 

 Nothing Phone (2) gets Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1

The Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 is available for the Nothing Phone (2) users. This announcement comes from Nothing through a post on its community forum, where the brand also revealed that the Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1 will get a taste of Android 15 next month.



The Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 comes with Shared Widgets, a new lock screen customization page, an AI-powered Smart Drawer, and some camera improvements. You can check the changelog's image below for more details.



Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 update changelog

Nothing hasn't...

https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2_android_15_nothing_os_3_open_beta_1_update-news-65214.php 

 Weekly poll: is the Xiaomi 15 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro your next flagship?

After Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, multiple companies lined up to launch flagships based on the new chipset. Xiaomi did so or rather it unveiled two-thirds of its new flagship series – the vanilla and Pro models, while the expected Ultra model should arrive a few months later.

The common features between the two Xiaomi models include the new chipset, of course, and the much larger battery capacity compared to the 14-series, thanks to Silicon-Carbon tech.




Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro at a glance

The Xiaomi 15 Pro also flaunts a new 120mm periscope (5x) for its 50MP...

https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_xiaomi_15_or_the_xiaomi_15_pro_your_next_flagship-news-65137.php 

 Redmi K80 series snags CQC certification with three models in the lineup

Xiaomi's Redmi K80 series is apparently inching towards a release, as it has now passed through the CQC certification authority. The documentation doesn't reveal much, but it does hint that, at least for now, there will be three devices in the lineup: the K80, K80 Pro and K80E.

The Redmi K80 and K80 Pro, model numbers 24127RK2CC and 24122RKC7C, respectively, will both support 120W charging, while the Redmi K80E, model number 24117RK2CC will be capable of 90W charging.

Redmi K80 series passed the CQC certification #RedmiK80Pro• Model: 24122RKC7C• 120W fast charging#redmiK80• Model :...

https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k80_series_snags_cqc_certification_with_three_models_in_the_lineup-news-65184.php 

 Nothing Ear (open) review

Most wireless earbuds have one crucial flaw—they have a tough time staying in your ears. That’s especially annoying if you’re working out, running, or simply walking about. Enter the Nothing Ear (open), which adds clever hooks that go around your ear to secure the buds in place.





As their name suggests, these are Nothing’s first open-fit earbuds. They omit the in-ear silicone tips and instead place their 14.2mm drivers next to your ear canal. Nothing developed a new Sound Seal System with directional speakers to keep sound leakage at bay.

You get the now signature Nothing look...

https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.php 

 OnePlus 13 to be more expensive than the OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 13 is getting official in a few hours, and ahead of that a last-minute rumor claims to give us the pricing for all versions. If these prices pan out, then the OnePlus 13 will be CNY 500 ($70) more expensive than its predecessor when it launched last year.

The entry-level version will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at CNY 4,799 ($675), followed by the 12/512GB variant at CNY 5,299 ($745), the 16/512GB iteration at CNY 5,799 ($815), and the top level 24GB/1TB option should go for CNY 6,299 ($885).



Obviously do keep in mind that these are prices for the...

https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_to_be_more_expensive_than_the_oneplus_12-news-65147.php 

 Weekly poll: Will Oppo Find X8 or Find X8 Pro be your next phone?

Things are heating up in the flagship space as Oppo unveiled the Find X8 series. These are flagships with a special focus on the camera (with help from Hasselblad). This year there is even a camera shutter key and the Alert slider is back (both on the Pro model only).

The Oppo Find X8 Pro is not a direct sequel to the Find X7 Ultra (an X8 Ultra might arrive later on). So, instead of a curved display, it has an almost flat micro-quad-curved 6.78” LTPO panel (1264p+, 120Hz, 10-bit colors). It is powered by the Dimensity 9400 chipset and an enormous 5,910mAh battery (with 80W wired and 50W...

https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_would_you_buy_an_oppo_find_x8_or_find_x8_pro_as_your_next_flagship-news-65056.php 

 WhatsApp is changing how contacts work

Today, WhatsApp has announced an important overhaul of how it handles contacts. Up until this point, contacts in WhatsApp are the contacts on the phone it's installed on. That can be a problem for those who lose their phone and don't have backups of their contacts, for example. This can also be a headache for those who share a phone, as well as those who manage multiple accounts with separate contacts on one device.

Thankfully, though, WhatsApp has a solution: a built-in contact manager. This will let you save contacts in the app, and so you won't lose them if you switch phones.



The...

https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_changing_how_contacts_work-news-65031.php 

 vivo reveals iQOO 13 launch date, rear design

The iQOO 13 will arrive on October 30, vivo revealed on its social media channels in China.

The sub-brand will bring its new flagship in four  colors, but at least from the back, its design is very similar to the predecessor with the three cameras on a squircle island.



The paint jobs are Black, Green, Silver, and White with BMW M Motorsport branding, and the phone will have a tiny strip of halo light on the island, which should act as a notification light. There is a regular LED flash next to the cameras, unlike the previous generation when it was outside the island.

We can also...

https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_reveals_iqoo_13_launch_date_rear_design-news-65017.php 

 Apple iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15

The iPhone 16 series is out now. It is only natural to ask yourself how much the new Apple iPhone 16 is better than the previous iPhone 15. And most importantly – is it worth upgrading?

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 the following text.

To sum things up, the iPhone 16 arrives with a new chip with the promise of AI capabilities down the line, an improved screen glass, expanded camera...

https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_16_vs_iphone_15_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64910.php 

 iPad mini (2024) boasts 8GB RAM as confirmed by Geekbench listing

Apple announced its iPad mini (2024) on Tuesday with a simple press release and we now have more details about its specs thanks to a Geekbench listing.



iPad mini (2024) Geekbench listing

The device appeared as the iPad 16,2 and managed 2,817 single-core and 6,982 multi-core scores which is in line with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - the only other devices equipped with the Apple A17 Pro chipset. Note that the new iPad features a binned version of the A17 Pro with one less GPU core than the SoC found on the iPhone 15 Pro models.

More importantly, we have confirmation...

https://www.gsmarena.com/ipad_mini_2024_boasts_8gb_ram_as_confirmed_by_geekbench_listing-news-64986.php 

 Canalys: Global smartphone market grows 5%, Samsung barely keeps the top spot

Canalys posted its preliminary report onthe global smartphone market in Q3 2024, and it shows shipments grew sequentially and yearly. According to the analysts, the ongoing replacement cycle was the main driver from July to September as the competition became tighter than ever.

Samsung remained on top, but barely kept its first place for Q3, as Apple had the same market share when the percentage was rounded to the whole number.



Xiaomi, Oppo, and vivo rounded the Top 5, but all eyes were on Apple, as the US company achieved its highest third-quarter volume. There was a strong demand...

https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_global_smartphone_market_grows_5_samsung_barely_keeps_the_top_spot-news-64941.php 

 vivo X200 Pro, X200 Pro mini official with big batteries, Dimensity 9400, 200MP telephoto

Right on cue, vivo unleashed the X200 Pro and the X200 Pro mini with an emphasis on design, imaging and video, performance, and endurance.

The X200 Pro comes in Carbon Black, Titanium Grey, Moonlight White, and Sapphire Blue, which can display the patterns of ocean waves under various lighting conditions. Vivo says it has a floating light glass, which mimics a translucent, gem-like radiance.




vivo X200 Pro

While the X200 Pro has a Quad Curved 6.78-inch display, the X200 Pro mini has a 6.31-inch flat display. The vivo X200 Pro's bigger screen has even 1.63mm bezels on all sides....

https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_pro_x200_pro_mini_official_with_big_batteries_dimensity_9400_200mp_telephoto-news-64920.php 

 Samsung opens reservations for Galaxy Ring in India

Samsung teased its Galaxy Ring in March and took its sweet time before officially announcing the product in July. Three more months later users in India will finally be able to get the wearable as well.

The company opened reservations for the Ring with an upfront payment of INR 1,999 ($23/€21).



The pre-reservation period is ending tomorrow, October 15. Everyone who puts down INR1,999 and claims the wearable will receive a Wireless Charger Duo for free.

Samsung pointed out Galaxy Ring can be used without paying any subscription fee, unlike competitors like Oura, which place some...

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_opens_prereservations_for_galaxy_ring_in_india-news-64916.php 

 Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro renders hint at a slightly upgraded curvy display

Xiaomi is wasting no time when it comes to its popular Smart wearable line. The Smart Band 9 launched back in August and it hasn't been a full year yet since the last Smart Band 8 Pro model dropped. A new Smart Band 9 Pro is allegedly on the horizon and probably right around the corner since unofficial renders of the upcoming device have started popping up.





It's a bit hard to discern proper detail from these renders, and that's if they are accurate, to begin with, but it does look like the new Smart Band 9 Pro has a slightly curvy display, or at least display glass, which is...

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_smart_band_9_pro_renders_hint_at_a_slightly_upgraded_curvy_display-news-64906.php 

 Weekly poll results: the Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro are great, but pricing is an issue in some regions

The Xiaomi 14T phones are hot stuff and they drew a lot of interest in last week’s poll. However, the pricing is proving to be an issue in some regions. Not all, some commenters are reporting that they managed to get great deals and are happy with their purchase.

Still, the results speak for themselves – the Xiaomi 14T Pro poll is nearly evenly split between people who like the phone and people who think that it is too expensive. We had more options in the poll and (as we suspected), some are just not fans of the HyperOS software. The hardware, however, had few detractors.



The...

https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_xiaomi_14t_and_14t_pro_are_great_but_pricing_is_an_issue_in_some_regions-news-64872.php 

 Gemini's latest and greatest image generator is now available to all

Google's latest and highest quality AI image generator is called Imagen 3 and it promises to bring "an even higher degree of photorealism", "better instruction following", and "fewer distracting artifacts" than ever before. It's also going to unleash "crisp detail", "vibrant color" and  "fewer imperfections". It supports diverse styles from classic oils to modern digital art.

And now, everyone can use Imagen 3 through Google's Gemini, as it's been rolled out extensively to all users, including those who aren't subscribing to a Gemini paid plan.

Image generation with Imagen 3 is now...

https://www.gsmarena.com/geminis_latest_and_greatest_image_generator_is_now_available_to_all-news-64862.php 

 Deals: the best smartphone deals from Amazon's Great Indian Festival

Amazon has kicked off the Great Indian Festival or “GIF”. Let’s not get into arguments about how to pronounce that and look at the offers. There are some massive discounts and some more restrained ones, here are the ones that caught our eye.

The Xiaomi 14 is a whopping 40% off. This phone is technically from last year, but it has the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. And it is smaller than most flagships with a 6.36” LTPO OLED display. It has an impressive triple 50MP Leica camera on its back and a relatively large 4,610mAh battery with fast charging (90W wired, 50W wireless). It will receive 4...

https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_the_best_smartphone_deals_from_amazons_great_indian_festival-news-64716.php 

 Oppo Reno12 Pro Manish Malhotra Limited Edition launched in India

Oppo launched the Reno12 Pro in India in July in Sunset Gold and Space Brown colors. These are now joined by a new version called the Oppo Reno12 Pro Manish Malhotra Limited Edition.



Oppo partnered with Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra for this limited edition Reno12 Pro, with its design inspired by Indian culture.



Oppo's Indian branch also said that its collaboration with Malhotra for this smartphone is "not just a fusion of fashion and technology; it is a celebration of our rich cultural heritage."



The difference between the Oppo Reno12 Pro Manish Malhotra...

https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno12_pro_manish_malhotra_limited_edition_features_price_sale_date-news-64704.php 

 vivo X Fold3 Pro Lunar White Limited Edition launched in India

vivo launched the X Fold3 Pro in India in June in Celestial Black color. Today, vivo announced the X Fold3 Pro Lunar White Limited Edition, which is available for purchase through vivo's Indian website, Flipkart, and partner retail stores.



The vivo X Fold3 Pro Lunar White Limited Edition is basically the Solar White model available in China. It comes in a single 16GB/512GB configuration like the Celestial Black model and costs the same - INR159,999 ($1,910/€1,715).




vivo X Fold3 Pro Lunar White Limited Edition • vivo X Fold3 Pro Celestial Black

The specs and features are the...

https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold3_pro_lunar_white_limited_edition_features_price_sale_date-news-64694.php 

 Weekly poll results: it's a bad start for the iPhone 16 series as people look for alternatives

Things aren’t going the way Apple was hoping. Before September, analysts reported that Apple would be building more iPhone 16 phones, mostly upping the number of Pro models produced. Now that the first week of pre-orders is done, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo compiled data that shows that pre-orders are down and it’s mostly the fault of the two Pro models (the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus numbers actually went up!).

Let’s look at the results from last week’s poll to try and figure out what went wrong. Apple didn’t increase the prices, which was great to see. The higher charge rates over USB-C and MagSafe...

https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_its_a_bad_start_for_the_iphone_16_series_as_people_look_for_alternatives-news-64586.php 

 Xiaomi 15 certification reveals its wired charging support

The Xiaomi 15 is expected to launch in October as the  first device powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. As we get closer to its unveiling, it's getting certified more and more, left and right. Today it's been spotted in the 3C database.

This certification has confirmed the fact that the phone has 90W wired charging support. That is exactly the same as its predecessor, so there will be no upgrade to speak of in this regard.



Unfortunately, this listing doesn't go into any detail about the wireless charging support. That may very well stay identical to the Xiaomi...

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_certification_reveals_its_wired_charging_support-news-64629.php 

 Huawei's global YouTube channel a posts Mate XT Ultimate video, hinting at a global launch

When Huawei announced the Mate XT Ultimate, its one-of-a-kind tri-fold phone, it only detailed plans for a launch in China and made no mention of a global release. Will this be yet another cool phone that never leaves China? Perhaps not, seeing how the company is using its global social networking account to promote the XT.

First, the company shared these promo images on X. It doesn’t say anything about a wide launch, though.






Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

Additionally, Huawei posted a minute-long YouTube video that shows off the key design elements of the Mate XT Ultimate, both...

https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_global_youtube_channel_posts_a_mate_xt_ultimate_video_hinting_at_a_global_launch-news-64498.php 

 Weekly poll: is the Honor Magic V3 the right foldable for you?

The Honor Magic V3 is impressively tough – did you watch us freeze it into a block of ice and smash it on the ground? We’re not the only ones to try – and fail – to break the V3 either. Honor has put a lot of work into designing the hardware and durability may not even be the best thing about this phone.

When folded, the Magic V3 measures 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2mm and weighs 226g. For comparison, a Galaxy S24 Ultra is 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6mm and 232g, while an iPhone 15 Pro Max is 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3mm and 221g. If durability concerns are why you won’t get a foldable, there’s not much to worry...

https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_honor_magic_v3_the_right_foldable_for_you-news-64417.php 

 Meta cancels its Apple Vision Pro competitor

Meta has allegedly stopped working on its Apple Vision Pro competitor, codenamed La Jolla. Development on this started in November of last year, and it was supposed to come out at some point in 2027.

Now that's not happening anymore. The reason for the cancelation of the project apparently has to do with the fact that the headset was using MicroOLED displays which made it very expensive, much more than Meta's initial goal to keep the cost under $1,000.



The $3,500 Apple Vision Pro hasn't exactly been a resounding hit either, and if not even Apple can make a high-price device a best...

https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_cancels_its_apple_vision_pro_competitor-news-64265.php 

 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold shows Samsung is losing the foldable development race

Google wrapped up its Pixel 9 series event and arguably the most impressive member of that is the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold - didn't expect that, did you?

This is only Google's second attempt at a Pixel foldable, but it's already overtaking Samsung's seasoned Fold, which is now in its sixth generation, in a number of key characteristics.




The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Galaxy Z Fold6

In fact we can make a strong case that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has overall superior hardware than the Galaxy Z Fold6, showing that the Korean company is perhaps getting a bit complacent due to the...

https://www.gsmarena.com/hear_us_out_the_google_pixel_9_pro_fold_is_better_than_the_galaxy_z_fold6-news-64119.php 

 Weekly poll results: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus struggles to justify its higher price

Last week we asked your opinion on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. It was already available in the UK and since then it launched in India too. Let’s have a look at how the poll went.

The Plus model is £50 more for a 12/256GB unit in the UK and ₹2,000 more in India for an 8/256GB unit. And that’s the difference if you look at MSRP, the regular 2a phone has been around for a while and gets discounted often enough, which makes the price gap even larger.

And so, unsurprisingly, many think that the new phone is too expensive for what it offers. Nothing switched to a different chipset to offer...

https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_nothing_phone_2a_plus_struggles_to_justify_its_higher_price-news-64049.php 

 Samsung Galaxy Ring in for review

Smartwatches and smart bands may be the driving force in the world of wearables, but a new category is emerging - smart rings. Samsung launched its Galaxy Ring recently after months of teasing, and we now get a chance to put one on our fingers.

Our Ring is the Titanium Black version, which is the most subdued one, compared to the flashier Silver and Gold.



The wearable is about 3 grams, and with its 7 mm width and 2.6 mm thickness is way less obtrusive than a watch or a band. It is slightly thicker than most conventional jewelry but significantly lighter, meaning people who are used...

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_ring_in_for_review-news-63952.php 

 Infinix Xpad leak brings us specs and official-looking images

We first heard about the Infinix Xpad last month, when the brand was revealed to be working on it - its first tablet, no less. And today we have an Xpad mega leak, which comes with official-looking renders of the device along with a list of its specs.

The Infinix Xpad is said to be offered in these three colors: blue, gray, and gold. It allegedly has an 11-inch 1080x2400 LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate, and the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate chipset at the helm.





Infinix Xpad leaked images

This will be paired with a measly 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of expandable storage. The...

https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_xpad_leak_brings_us_specs_and_officiallooking_images-news-63954.php 

 Red Magic 9S Pro is now available internationally

The Red Magic 9S Pro got official at the beginning of the month for the Chinese market, then got unveiled for international markets in mid-July, and now it's finally available to order internationally and in stock at the brand's own online store.

If you want one, note that it starts at €649 / $649 / £579 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Going up to 16/512GB will cost €799 / $799 / £709.



The phone boasts a 6.8-inch 1116x2480 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen with 1,600-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 "Leading Version" (in which the CPU goes up to 3.4 GHz), a 50 MP main...

https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_9s_pro_is_now_available_to_order_internationally-news-63932.php 

 Canalys: Samsung shipped 53.5 million smartphones in Q2, Apple and Xiaomi are very close

Back in mid-July Canalys released its smartphone market share numbers for the second quarter (April to June). At that time, however, it didn't also publish the actual number of shipments per brand. This has thankfully been remedied today.

So now we know that the overall sales reached 288.9 million units, going up 12% compared to Q2 of 2023. The market has now grown for three consecutive quarters.



Samsung sold the most smartphones in Q2 - 53.5 million. That said, its shipments only rose 1% compared to the year-ago quarter. The Korean company has a 19% market share, which continues to...

https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smartphone_market_surges_samsung_leads-news-63925.php 

 Exynos 2500 chip's existence confirmed in Samsung's latest earnings call

Samsung announced its 3nm Exynos W1000 SoC earlier this month, and now the brand has officially confirmed the existence of another 3nm chip - the Exynos 2500.

This confirmation came during Samsung's latest earnings call, where the brand also revealed that System LSI plans to focus on ensuring a stable supply of the Exynos 2500 chip for "flagship products."



Samsung didn't mention the names of these "flagship products," but you can expect the Exynos 2500 to power next year's Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ in some markets.

The Korean brand also said it received a positive response for...

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_exynos_2500_confirmed-news-63921.php 

 ChatGPT Plus is getting Advanced Voice Mode for more natural conversations

OpenAI announced it is starting to roll out Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT Plus users. The new service offers more natural conversations, allowing for interruptions and responding to emotions.

Eligible users will receive an email with instructions on how to use the feature on the website and mobile apps. Everyone on Plus will have access to Advanced Voice Mode this fall, as the feature will be delivered on a rolling basis.

We’re starting to roll out advanced Voice Mode to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users. Advanced Voice Mode offers more natural, real-time conversations, allows you...

https://www.gsmarena.com/chatgpt_plus_is_getting_advanced_voice_mode-news-63923.php 

 Deals: repairable phones, the Moto Edge 50 Pro and the Poco F6/F6 Pro

The HMD Skyline is still on pre-order in Germany, even though it has already launched in other European countries. But isn’t €550 too much for only 2 OS updates and 3 years of security patches, anyway?


    
        
            
        
        
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The Fairphone 5 is aiming for 7 years (both OS updates and patches), though it is admittedly even more expensive than the Skyline. Its Qualcomm chipset is only marginally faster...

https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_repairable_phones_the_moto_edge_50_pro_and_the_poco_f6_f6_pro-news-63863.php 

 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...

https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a3x_full_specs_and_images_revealed-news-63835.php 

 Motorola Edge 50 5G leaks ahead of launch

Motorola is gearing up to announce a new Edge 50 series devices in India soon which will boast the title of the world’s slimmest MIL-810 military-grade phone. We now know that the device will be called Moto Edge 50 Pro and we have our first set of renders for the device in its Koala Gray, Jungle Green (vegan leather), and Peach Fuzz (Pantone certified) colors.





Motorola Edge 50 5G leaked renders

Moto Edge50 5G is rumored to bring a curved 6.4-inch pOLED screen with a 120Hz screen refresh rate and Dimensity 7300 chipset.



Motorola Edge 50 5G in Jungle Green

The back...

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_50_5g_leaks_ahead_of_launch-news-63831.php 

 Google is working on a TV Streamer set-top box

Google is working on a new Chromecast with Google TV device, and it looks drastically different from what we have seen so far.

According to 9to5Google, it would be called TV Streamer and would have a set-top box design rather than an oval dongle. The remote would also get slightly redesigned but will keep its oval form.



The Google TV Streamer looks like it will be similar in size to a Pixel Tablet Charging Speaker Dock but more slanted. It has two cables coming out of the back; likely, one is the HDMI, and the other is the power cord. It may or may not have some display or touch...

https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_working_on_a_tv_streamer_settop_box-news-63809.php