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Week 25 in review: Poco F4 and X4 GT are official

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 01:01 PM PDT

Welcome to the end of week number 25. Let's take a look back. Samsung has apparently accumulated some 50 million unsold smartphones. The A-series is reportedly mostly to blame, failing to meet its sales targets for one reason or another. 50 million is around 18% of Samsung's planned shipment target this year, which isn't good at all. Samsung made around 20 million units per month early this year, but that dropped to around 10 million in May. This could be a reaction to having too many units stuck in inventory and seeing low demand. The lower demand has also made Samsung cut its component...

Flashback: a decade of iPhone camera tech

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:47 AM PDT

Apple's iPhones have the reputation as having great cameras. For large parts of their history they have been up there with the best, in fact. That started with the iPhone 4 in 2010 (cameras on the original, 3G and 3GS felt more like an afterthought). We've already covered this in a Flashback, so we won't go back quite that far today. Instead, we will look at the last 10 generations of iPhone starting in 2012 with the iPhone 5. If you skim the charts below you will see there isn't much progress on the resolution front. The iPhone 4 had a 5MP camera, the 4s went up to 8MP, which stuck around...

Weekly poll: Are the Poco X4 GT or Poco F4 tempting you?

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 06:33 AM PDT

The Poco F1 is a smartphone legend – it brought a flagship chipset and capable hardware all around at a price of just €300 after a small discount. Does the new Poco F4 embody the same spirit? Or is the Poco X4 GT a better successor? Let's have a closer look. We'll start with the Poco X4 GT. It brings the new and exciting Dimensity 8100 chipset and costs €300 for an 8/128GB unit with early bird discounts applied. This price will be valid from Monday (June 27) to July 7, after that it will go up to €380. The 8/256GB unit is €350 with the discount, €430 without it. Poco X4 GT early...

Samsung Galaxy M53 in for review

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 03:21 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is the latest smartphone to land at our office for a full review. Our unit comes in blue color, but there are two more options - green and brown. The Galaxy M53 sports a 6.7" 120Hz FullHD+ Super AMOLED+ screen with a punch hole in the center for the 32MP selfie camera capable of recording 4K@30FPS videos. Generally, you'd expect an AMOLED panel to have a fingerprint reader underneath, but that's not the case here since it's embedded in the power button located on the M53's right-side frame. Around the back, we have a square-shaped camera island housing 108MP...

Weekly poll results: most people are fine with 256GB storage on their phones

Posted: 26 Jun 2022 12:11 AM PDT

Last week we asked you how much storage you use on your phone. It turns out most can fit within 256GB total. "Total" because we also queried you about your thoughts on microSD slots on phones. Here's the breakdown. Just over 40% of people can squeeze in 128GB or less. That said, 36% need at least 256GB. This means 128GB models are still viable, but you should be looking at a phone with more room if you want to keep it for a long time. A freshly set up phone is fairly lean, but cruft starts to accumulate pretty fast. Photos you snapped quickly and didn't intend to keep, images coming...

Our deals tracker reveals killer offers on OnePlus 10 Pro, Galaxy Watch4

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 09:01 PM PDT

One of the many things we do here at GSMArena in order to be as useful as possible to our readers is quite extensive price tracking. We generally try to cover the most popular phones of the day, and one of the neat consequences of having precise historical price data is the ability to outline good deals when they pop up. We hope that at least some of you frequent our daily deals page. We thought this is a great time to give it another shoutout since some of the entries currently in there are definitely worth your attention. OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus Nord 2T In no...

Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Band 7 in for review

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 06:23 PM PDT

It's officially summer, which is the time to be active, outside, or inside, and it's the perfect time to get a smart wearable, that can help you keep track of your activities. Monitor several health parameter, track your fitness achievements, be a companion to your phone, and be a fashionable accessory to complement your style. The Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Huawei Band 7 are the latest pair by the Chinese giant that claims to do all of that and then some. The Watch 2, in this higher-end Elegant Edition, comes with a charger and a double magnetism Milanese strap, priced at €230. But you can...

OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro teased with 4K screen and Dolby Audio

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 03:00 PM PDT

OnePlus launched the OnePlus TV Y Series Y1S Pro in April with a 43" screen, and it will follow up with the 50" model soon since the promo pages for the OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro have gone live on Amazon.in and OnePlus' Indian websites. The OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro looks identical to the 43" version and will come with a 4K screen with 10-bit color depth. It will also feature MEMC technology and HDR10 decoding and pack 24W speakers with Dolby Audio support. OnePlus TV Y Series 50 Y1S Pro's confirmed features The 50" Y1S Pro will offer seamless connectivity with...

Huawei Nova 10 and 10 Pro massive leak with live photos and specs

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 01:00 PM PDT

We've already known that the Nova 10 series is in the works. In fact, a previous leak already provided a rough estimate for a July launch and some renders and specs. Nothing compared to today's fresh and pretty massive leak, though, which details at least two distinct models - the Nova 10 and the Nova 10 Pro. Let's start with the live image first. It showcases what seems to be the Nova 10 Pro on the far right in silver - a slightly taller phone with a distinctly protruding camera island, just like in earlier photos and renders. Next to it in the photo is the regular Huawei Nova 10 in a...

Samsung Galaxy A52s long-term review

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 11:01 AM PDT

Realme UI 3.0 open beta announced for Narzo 30 Pro 5G

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 11:00 AM PDT

Realme has announced the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 open beta program for the Narzo 30 Pro 5G in India, which was launched last year with Android 10-based Realme UI. Those interested can apply for it by navigating to their Narzo 30 Pro 5G's Settings > Software Update menu, then tapping on Trial version > Apply Now, and submitting the required details. If the application is accepted, you will receive the update. However, do note that only limited slots are available for the open beta program, so you might want to hurry if you can't wait for the stable version's release. It's also worth...

Upcoming Nokia Style+ specs and dimensions leak in FCC certification

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 09:00 AM PDT

Nokia seems to be gearing up to launch a new device with the Style+ moniker, at least according to various certification filing leaks from China's China Quality Certification (CQC) and the WiFi Alliance. Now the Style+, model number TA-1448, has also popped up at the FCC in a pretty revealing way. Nokia Style+ FCC filing First off, the leak features a very precise schematic showing that the phone will be 166.1 mm tall and 76.4 mm wide. It also features the general layout of the back of the phone, which looks quite reminiscent of the recently-leaked Nokia G400 design or the...

More Google Pixel 7 Pro low-level specs leak from prototype

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 07:00 AM PDT

If you've been keeping up with Pixel news lately, then you probably know that a number of prototype units for both the vanilla Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro are already out in the wild. Google has generally done a good and swift job hunting these down remotely and "bricking" or deactivating them in some manner, but that hasn't stopped tinkerers from snooping around in what is left like boot logs to dig up specs. A few more low-level details have now been unearthed. In no particular order let's start with the new Tensor 2 chipset. The new leak reaffirms that the Pixel 7 custom GS201...

Samsung US sharply discounts Galaxy S22 Ultra, foldables

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 05:00 AM PDT

Samsung US is currently running some tempting promos in its official webstore. These will be active through today and tomorrow, so you have to be fairly quick if something catches your eye. In no particular order, let's start with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you go for a top-tier 1TB model, Samsung will instantly give you a $150 rebate. There is also a Summer sales event going on where you can double your memory and get the 512GB model for the same price as a 256GB one. That's a $100 value on the house. Trade-in value has also been temporarily boosted from a $640 cap to as much as $1,000...

Asus ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 03:30 AM PDT

Asus has already confirmed a few features of the ROG Phone 6 arriving on July 5 as a part of its promo campaign, and continuing it further, the company has now announced the ROG Phone 6 will be splash-resistant and is advertising it as the "world's 1st IPX4 gaming phone." World's 1st IPX4 gaming phone.Coming Soon.Tune in on July 5 to know more ▶️ https://t.co/G3oahMoh4Y#ROGPhone6 pic.twitter.com/LOsmA4Z22C— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) June 24, 2022 Previously confirmed features of the ROG Phone 6 include the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 165Hz AMOLED screen, and improved cooling. Asus...

Google Pixel 6a listed on Best Buy’s website ahead of release

Posted: 25 Jun 2022 12:42 AM PDT

In anticipation of the Google's Pixel 6a hitting retail stores next month, US retailer Best Buy already has a listing for the budget-oriented Pixel on its website as "Coming Soon". The listing doesn't reveal anything that we didn't already know, the Google Pixel 6a was fully revealed last month during Google I/O and will retail for $449 in the US. The Pixel 6a will be available in Chalk (white), Sage (green), and Charcoal (Black). All the images shown on Best Buy's website are from the same set of renders we saw recently leaked by @evleaks. Best Buy has two SKUs listed: one Unlocked and...

Fossil announces Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch with two-week battery and Alexa support

Posted: 24 Jun 2022 10:10 PM PDT

Fossil has unveiled its next-generation Hybrid smartwatch for those who prefer a more classic look with some of the smart features of modern smartwatches. The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid takes design elements from its other Gen 6 smartwatches and packs more tech into the hardware. There are two designs: Machine and Stella. The former has a 45mm case size with textured bezel and comes in Black, Smoke, and Silver finishes. The Stella is a smaller 40.5mm case with more feminine colorways including Rose Gold, Silver, and Two-Tone. Both watches have interchangeable bands (18mm and 24mm, respectively)...

Hollywood actor Chris Evans says goodbye to his beloved iPhone 6S and its home button

Posted: 24 Jun 2022 06:49 PM PDT

Every technology user is different, and even in an era where large displays and swipey gestures are the norm, there are still users who believe "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Movie star Chris Evans was not ready to part ways with his iPhone 6S in an Instagram post he published with his beloved 2015 iPhone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Evans (@chrisevans) "I'll miss your home button", writes Evans in his Instagram post's heart-felt ode to his six-year-old iPhone. "I won't miss the nightly battle of trying to get your charge. Or your grainy...

Apple Music’s Student tier gets a price bump in US, Canada, and UK

Posted: 24 Jun 2022 04:10 PM PDT

Major music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music all offer a cheaper tier plan for active students with verification. As spotted by a 9to5Mac reader , Apple has quietly raised the rate for the student-tier of Apple Music in the US, Canada, and the UK. Apple Music Student is $6 now? When was this change made? pic.twitter.com/SKRKPuFgzY— Michael Burkhardt (@tme_michael) June 23, 2022 The US and Canada will see a rate increase from $4.99 to $5.99 and from GBP 4.99 to GBP 5.99 in the UK. This comes a few weeks after Apple Music bumped the rate for its student...

AirPods Pro 2 to feature heart rate monitoring, hearing aid function

Posted: 24 Jun 2022 01:51 PM PDT

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are coming soon, and today a new leak brings us a few details about them along with a bunch of renders. The AirPods Pro 2 come with a new System-in-Package (SiP) for the H1 chip, which supports adaptive active noise cancellation. The new SiP brings better performance and improved power consumption due to "higher integration and better manufacturing technology". There's also an improved Find My function, as well as new features like heart rate monitoring and a Hearing Aid mode of use. The case comes with a USB-C port and has optimized fast charging. As...
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