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Qualcomm successfully appeals €1 billion fine, which was imposed for allegedly paying off Apple

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 08:34 AM PDT

Back in 2018 the EU antitrust regulator slapped Qualcomm with a €1 billion fine, accusing it of paying off Apple to use Qualcomm modems instead of switching to competitors like Intel in the period from 2011 to 2016. Naturally, the company appealed the fine and the European General Court (EGC) annulled the fine, reports Reuters. "By today's judgment, the General Court annuls, in its entirety, the Commission decision. The General Court bases its on, first, the finding of a number of procedural irregularities which affected Qualcomm's rights of defense, and, second, an analysis of the...

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is receiving Android 12 update with One UI 4.1

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 07:40 AM PDT

Samsung's been busy rolling out the Android 12 update for its smartphones, and the latest phone to get a taste of it is the Galaxy Xcover 5, launched last year with Android 11 and One UI 2. The Android 12 update for the Galaxy Xcover 5 comes with One UI 4.1 and brings a refreshed UI to the smartphone with the usual Android 12 and One UI 4.1 goodies. It also upgrades the Android security patch level on the Galaxy Xcover 5 to May 2022. The update is seeding in Europe with firmware version G525FXXU5BVE5, and those who haven't received an update notification on their Galaxy Xcover 5 yet...

Rumor: the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 will feature dual drivers, tuning by Devialet

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 06:58 AM PDT

Huawei is close to launching the second generation of its flagship TWS buds. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are expected to go official this month and will probably carry a €200 price tag (same as the original FreeBuds Pro). One major upgrade will be the switch to dual drivers – with one driver handling the bass and another the mids and highs, the second gen buds will deliver frequency response range of 14Hz to 48,000Hz. Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 (leaked images) Huawei has reportedly partnered with French audio technology firm Devialet to tune the audio. The buds will come with a...

vivo X80 Pro+ rumored to have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, may have a camera upgrade

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 06:58 AM PDT

Early rumors divided the vivo X80 Pro into two models – a Pro+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and a Pro with a Dimensity 9000. It turned out that both chipsets are available on the Pro model (at least in China), but that doesn't mean that a Pro+ model isn't coming. The vivo X80 Pro+ will upgrade to the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which promises 10% higher peak CPU performance and a 30% improvement in power efficiency compared to the original. vivo X80 Pro Some reports claim that the Pro+ will also upgrade the camera with the following setup: 50MP + 48MP (IMX598) + 50MP (Jn1) + 50MP...

GSMArena.com turns 22 today: Happy birthday to us!

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 05:58 AM PDT

We don't know about you, but we're feeling twenty-two years old. 22 years of constant dedication and passion for mobile technology, and of course, sharing this passion with all of our readers and followers! We are extremely grateful to be in this industry for so long, and we owe it all to you - the fans and fellow tech geeks. These past 12 months were filled with emotional moments, and we did have some milestones that made us proud. Thanks to your support we managed to reach 1,500,000 subscribers on YouTube, less than two years since we hit 1 million. We've added nearly 600 new...

vivo X80 Pro arrives in Europe, here are the prices and launch dates

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 03:48 AM PDT

The vivo X80 Pro has landed in Europe, alone for now. In some countries it will launch before the end of the month, in others it is coming on July or a bit later. The pricing differs by regions as well, we have collated all the data we found below. vivo X80 Pro highlights The lowest price we found was in Austria, €1,100, the highest is in Germany and Italy, €1,300. In other countries it falls in between or is priced in non-euro currency. Also, some press releases offer an exact availability date, others are a bit more vague. Price Release ...

Motorola Moto G32 gets NBTC certified

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 02:30 AM PDT

Motorola launched the Moto G30 and Moto G31 last year, and the next smartphone to join the company's G3x lineup is the Moto G32, which has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The Motorola Moto G32 is listed on the Thai authority's website with model designation XT2235-3. It confirms that the smartphone will work with 4G networks but won't have 5G connectivity. The listing doesn't reveal any specs of the Moto G32. However, previous rumors claim the Moto G32 will launch in India in July as a rebranded Moto E32, announced last month in Europe. Motorola Moto G32 on NBTC's website If...

Nothing phone (1) design revealed

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 12:28 AM PDT

Following the teaser hint from earlier this week, Nothing phone (1)'s design is now revealed by the tech startup. We already knew phone (1) would bring a transparent back and we can see the wireless charging coil though that's the only component of the device that partially gets the transparent treatment. The rest of the back is covered up and we can see the dual camera setup in the top left corner and a Nothing logo on the bottom. There are also several light-up strips around the camera and charging coil which should be interesting to see in real life. Nothing touts the phone (1)...

Tecno Camon 19 series official, Camon 19 Pro brings RGBW sensor

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 11:30 PM PDT

Tecno introduced its latest Camon 19 series with an event at Rockefeller Center in New York. One member of the family is the Tecno Camon 19 Pro, which is the first phone in the world with a 64 MP RGBW sensor, manufactured by Samsung. The company also claimed the new phone has the "industry's slimmest bezel" at just 0.98 mm. The Camon 19 Pro has a 6.8" display with Full HD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. There is a single punch hole for the selfie camera, while the back has a design of diamond coating, mimicking 200 million crystals. The main camera combination is in a double...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 appears on Geekbench with key specs

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 10:05 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, expected to go official on August 10, was spotted on Geekbench last month with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, Android 12, and 8GB RAM. Now, the Galaxy Z Fold4 that will be unveiled alongside the Flip4 has also passed through Geekbench, confirming key specs in the process. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 that got benchmarked has model designation SM-F936U, suggesting it's the US version. The unit runs Android 12 and has the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip at the helm with 12GB RAM. That could be the only RAM option since the Galaxy Fold3 also came with a single 12GB RAM...

The next cheap iPad to sport the A14 Bionic chip and a USB-C port

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 05:55 PM PDT

Apple's simply named "iPad" is its cheapest tablet, starting at $329 normally, and the current model was refreshed last September. This year it will see more substantial updates, according to a new rumor. The next cheap iPad will have a Retina display with the same 1640x2360 resolution as the iPad Air, which means its diagonal will change too, from 10.2" currently to 10.9" to match the latest iPad Air, released in March. However, support for a wide color gamut and high brightness will remain exclusive to the more expensive tablets in Apple's lineup. The upcoming cheap iPad will be...

Our ZTE Axon 40 Ultra video review is up

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 01:59 PM PDT

ZTE's latest flagship smartphone is the Axon 40 Ultra, and it's going to become available internationally on June 21. Ahead of its release, we've had some time to play with it at the office and an in-depth written review has resulted from that for your reading pleasure. Today it's time to accompany that with our complementary video review, which tries to cover as much ground as possible in under ten minutes. Without going into the nitty gritty as much as our written review, you'll still learn all of the essentials about this phone and its build and screen quality, battery life,...

WhatsApp starts beta testing chat history transfers from Android to iOS 

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 10:00 AM PDT

Last year WhatsApp added the option to transfer chat history from iOS to Android, starting with Samsung (in August) and eventually making it available for all Android 12 devices (in October). Transferring the other way, from Android to iOS, is going into beta testing today. This means that it will be a while before the option is available to everyone. But if you are running WhatsApp beta, here are some key requirements: Android 5 (Lollipop) or later, WhatsApp (Android) 2.22.7.74 or later iOS 15.5, WhatsApp (iOS) 2.22.10.70 or later Same phone number as on the old phone ...

Samsung Galaxy A04 Core leaks: looks mostly the same, but will get a better chipset

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 09:00 AM PDT

Here is a peek at the Samsung Galaxy A04 Core, what might be the cheapest smartphone that the company releases this year. We have seen renders of a related model, the Galaxy A04s with a fancy a triple camera on the back. The Core will not have a three cameras, instead it will offer only the bare essentials. Samsung Galaxy A04 Core (leaked images) It's a basic phone that doesn't seem to have changed much from the Galaxy A03 Core. A single camera on the back and a notch on the front to house the selfie camera. Details are a bit scarce at the moment, but the phone will allegedly...

Another Google Pixel 6a unboxing video goes into more detail

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 08:00 AM PDT

The Google Pixel 6a was unveiled in May officially, but there have been copious leaks before and since, including a short unboxing video. Want to see a longer one? YouTuber Fazli Halim has published an 11-minute long video wiht the phone. Now, Halim speaks Malay and the automatic subtitles and translation don't do a good job. But the specs of the phone are already known – 6.1" AMOLED display (60Hz), 12.2MP wide and 12MP ultra wide cameras, Google Tensor chipset, 4,410mAh battery with 18W fast charging and a $450 price tag. Google Pixel 6a (left) and Pixel 6 Pro (right) The...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 series gets camera improvements with the June 2022 update

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 07:00 AM PDT

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra, which comes with the June 2022 Android security patch and improvements to the cameras' functions. Additionally, the update enhances the night portrait feature introduced by Samsung on the Note20 duo last month. The new build is seeding with firmware version N98xU1UEU2FVEB in the US for carrier-locked Note20 and Note20 Ultra units, and you can navigate to your smartphone's Settings > Software update menu to check for the update manually if you haven't received it yet. Source | Via

Xiaomi 12 Ultra specs leak: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 6.7" LTPO AMOLED display, 67W wired charging

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 06:00 AM PDT

The upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be a flagship showcase of what Xiaomi and Leica can build together. However, the phone is expected in July, just a couple of months after the partnership was announced – how much can we expect from the camera? Rumors claim that the 12 Ultra will use mostly the same camera hardware as the Mi 11 Ultra. This means a 50MP main camera (with OIS, possibly with a new sensor), 48MP 5x telephoto module and a 48MP ultra wide camera. Leakster Yogesh Brar confirms that with a list of expected specs for the new Ultra. There will be one extra component here, a 3D ToF...

Motorola launches Moto G62 and G42 in Europe

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 05:12 AM PDT

Just days after their announcement, Motorola's Moto G62 5G and Moto G42 midrangers have now made their way to Europe. The Snapdragon 480+ powered Moto G62 5G will be available in Midnight Gray and Frosted Blue colors for €249.99. The Snapdragon 680 flaunting Moto G42 comes in Atlantic Green and Metallic Rose colors for €209.99. Local availability and pricing may vary between countries. Moto G62 5G in Gray and Blue Moto G62 brings a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The back houses a 50MP main cam alongside an 8MP ultrawide module and a 2MP macro...

vivo X80 Pro European price leaks ahead of tomorrow's event

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 04:25 AM PDT

Following the launch in China, the vivo X80 and X80 Pro set out for India last month (the Pro also launched in Malaysia) with the promise to reach new markets soon. One of those markets is Europe, vivo already has a "warm-up" page up, but it doesn't list pricing info yet. Unofficially, the vivo X80 Pro will cost €1,100, according to SnoopyTech. Europe never got the X70 Pro so a direct comparison with the previous model is not possible. But the Old Continent did see a launch of the X60 Pro – that one cost €800. This means that either the leaked price is wrong or that we're in for quite a...

Xiaomi 12S appears on Geekbench

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 03:43 AM PDT

The rumored Xiaomi 12S which was previously spotted with Leica branding in a hands-on image as well as in a 3C certification has now made its way to Geekbench. It boasts the same 2206123SC model number as the 3C listing. Geekebench reveals the phone is packing the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset alongside 12GB RAM. The software side is covered by Android 12, presumably with MIUI 13 on top. Xiaomi 12S Geekbench listing Armed with the SD 8+ Gen 1 and 12GB RAM, the 12S managed 1,328 single-core points and a 4,234 multi-core score. The 3C listing from earlier this month revealed the device...
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