Samsung Galaxy A23 is the latest to receive One UI 6.1 update

Samsung's relentless software update march continues, bringing One UI 6.1 to more and more devices - and hitting lower and lower price points in the process. Today, the update has started rolling out to the Galaxy A23, a lower-midrange phone from two years ago. Since this isn't part of the company's flagship lines, it will of course skip the Galaxy AI features that headlined the introduction of One UI 6.1 alongside the Galaxy S24 family earlier this year. Even so, there should be plenty of bug fixes and performance enhancements packed inside. The update is currently only available...

May 31, 2024 at 06:41AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9sSjYwK

Poco F6 vs. Poco F6 Pro

Poco undoubtedly has a great value proposition going with its latest F6 series. The vanilla F6 starts at $379 globally for a base 8GB/256GB unit, whereas the Poco F6 Pro has a $499 base MSRP for the 12GB/256GB model. That's not an insignificant price difference, and it leads us nicely to the main question we aim to answer - which one is a better deal and, ultimately, a better fit for you personally. Despite sharing the same model family under the Poco brand, the two devices are quite different. Poco relies on Xiaomi RnD and tends to rebrand already existing Xiaomi models for its lineup. In...

May 31, 2024 at 04:31AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Ut8XwMo

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leaks yet again in full frontal image

Just a few hours ago an image showing a part of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold6's back leaked, following another leak yesterday which showed us the top side of its front. Now a new image has been outed and this one shows us the entire front of the device, compared to its predecessor (which is on the left) for good measure. As was already obvious from yesterday's leak, the Fold6 will adopt a more squared-off design, reminiscent of Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra, with corners that are less rounded than the Fold5's. The bezels for the cover screen seem to have been slightly reduced as well,...

May 31, 2024 at 02:55AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/DwLSGlQ

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra in for review

We've had the pleasure of seeing and playing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra in April but it's now time to get our review groove on. Starting with an unboxing and those are special with premium Motorola phones. Not only is the box stuffed, Motorola uses entirely recycled materials for the packaging, and it comes with Motorola's signature fragrance. It's a nice touch that makes the life of a tech reviewer all the more pleasant. Inside, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra comes with a nice frosted plastic case, a 125W charger, and a USB cable. We got the Forest Grey model this time and it has a...

May 31, 2024 at 12:58AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wtFH0k1

Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro gets a 5G version

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Pad Pro in April with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. The chipset features a 5G modem, but the initial version lacked any sort of cellular connectivity. Today, the tablet is getting a new version with 5G support and a dual SIM slot. The Redmi Pad Pro is exactly the same device inside and out as its Wi-Fi-only sibling - built around a 12.1” IPS LCD with 2,560 x 1,600px resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. It has Gorilla Glass 3 on top, and the panel offers 600 nits peak brightness. There are two big circles on the back – one for the 8 MP camera and the other...

May 30, 2024 at 10:34AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/rXSvzpf

Tecno Camon 30 Series Loewe Design Edition launches with back cover made from coffee grounds

Tecno has partnered with German high-end TV and audio brand Loewe to bring us a special edition of the Camon 30 series designed by Loewe. The standout feature here is the back cover, which is made in part from waste coffee grounds. This is, in fact, the industry's first back cover made from coffee grounds, Tecno proudly claims in its official press release on the matter. The colorway features "a striking nature-inspired green" that "reflects commitment to sustainable and stylish design". The gradient design is "inspired by the life cycle of natural leaves with a color palette that...

May 30, 2024 at 09:36AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/UL1PT3K

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is now also on TENAA

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra appeared on TENAA, just days after its vanilla sibling Razr 50 was also certified by the Chinese regulator. This smartphone is going to arrive as a premium device both on the inside and the outside - the clamshell is listed with a 3 GHz CPU, which is likely part of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra The screen on the inside is a 6.9” OLED with 1080p resolution and should have up to 120 Hz refresh rate. Compared with the Razr 40 Ultra, the cover screen grew a little and will be a 4” panel, once again spanning around the camera lenses...

May 30, 2024 at 08:23AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2oUMjkB

Fitbit Ace LTE is a new smartwatch for kids, available on June 5

Google's Fitbit has announced the Ace LTE smartwatch for kids ages 7+ today. This device "transforms exercise into play, while also giving families peace of mind with reliable calling, messaging, and location sharing with parents", Google says. The Ace LTE comes with "fully immersive, interactive 3D games", each of these being built specifically for the device, using haptics, sounds, and the accelerometer. The Fitbit Arcade will update with fresh new games "every few months", the company promises. The smartwatch recognizes and rewards "all sorts of physical activity", including...

May 30, 2024 at 01:09AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/iwjar2C

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Ring go through the FCC, battery details revealed

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Ring have been certified by the FCC. This process has allowed us to know their battery capacities. The Flip6 will have two cells of course, one on each of its sides, with a total combined capacity of 3,790 mAh. This will be marketed as 3,800, 3,850, or even 3,900 mAh typical capacity. Any of those numbers will represent an improvement from the Flip5's 3,700 mAh capacity, but it's definitely not going to be a huge bump. Through the UL Demko certification we know that the battery will charge at 25W maximum. The Flip6 was also spotted on...

May 29, 2024 at 06:56AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/HReVZIk

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra name confirmed by certification

Yesterday a rumor claimed Samsung was going to launch the Galaxy Watch X, a wearable designed to directly compete with the Apple Watch Ultra 2. This was previously referred to as the Galaxy Watch7 Ultra in a different rumor. And now it looks like it won't be called either of those things, instead Samsung went with Galaxy Watch Ultra. This has been revealed through the TDRA certification process in the UAE, as you can see in the screenshot below. The Galaxy Watch Ultra has the model number SM-L705F, and it has cellular connectivity in this variant. Its FCC listing tells us that it...

May 29, 2024 at 04:59AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7oL6G9i

T-Mobile buys UScellular for $4.4 billion

The market consolidation in the US for wireless carriers continues. Today, T-Mobile has announced that it's buying UScellular for $4.4 billion in cash and assumed debt. The magenta carrier is essentially acquiring "substantially all of UScellular's wireless operations", the two companies have noted. After the acquisition closes in mid-2025, UScellular customers will have full access to T-Mobile's "largest and fastest 5G network" in the country, enjoying a "superior connectivity experience" without needing to employ roaming when going out of the UScellular coverage area. UScellular...

May 29, 2024 at 03:02AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lmebIUN

Honor Earbuds X7 and Earbuds A announced

The newest additions to Honor’s TWS earbud lineup are here with the Earbuds X7 and Earbuds A. Both new buds ditch the silicone tips seen on most competitors and instead, opt for a half-in-ear design. They are also equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers and pair over Bluetooth 5.3. The only differences between the two pairs seem to be their colors and charging cases with the one on the X7 being slightly taller and wider. Honor Earbuds A design and key specs Earbuds X7 and Earbuds A also feature a HiFi 5 digital signal processor (DSP) and Golden Ear certification for detailed sound...

May 29, 2024 at 12:38AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/XUhepOv

Our Google Pixel 8a battery life test is ready

The Pixel 8a is powered by a 4,492mAh battery, a hair smaller capacity than the Pixel 8’s 4,575mAh cell. It also features a smaller display with a 6.1-inch diagonal instead of 6.2”. And since the two phones use an identical chipset, it's no surprise the Pixel 8a scored a similar Active Use Score as the original Pixel 8 – 11 hours and 25 minutes. It offers 23 hours of call time, over 10 hours of web browsing, over 13 hours of video streaming and over 7 hours of gaming. Not bad for a compact phone. const BATTERY_TEST_PHONE_V2 = [12937, 12546, 12773, 12559, 12626]; Still,...

May 28, 2024 at 02:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/V0gNPGz

One UI 6.1.1 to bring a lot of camera updates to the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung is expected to launch the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 in early July at an event in Paris, and these devices should be shipping with One UI 6.1.1. That version will also then make it to Samsung's other flagships, including the Galaxy S24 family and the S24 Ultra. Today a new report from the prolific tipster who goes by Ice Universe claims this will be the biggest update for the S24 Ultra since its release. This is the One 6.1.1 version of Galaxy S24 Ultra, and testing has started, which is the biggest update of S24 since its release. Will include a lot of camera...

May 28, 2024 at 12:46AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7a6ZMKW

Xiaomi 14 Civi launch date revealed

Xiaomi launched its Civi 4 Pro in China back in March and that device is now gearing up to launch in India as the Xiaomi 14 Civi. Xiaomi India confirmed the launch date for the 14 Civi is scheduled for June 12. Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro/ 14 Civi features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a Leica branded camera system with a 50MP main sensor, 50MP 2x telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide lens as well as a 4,700 mAh battery with 67W charging. The device also packs a 6.55-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and dual 32MP front-facing cams housed inside a pill-shaped cutout. Source

May 27, 2024 at 02:05PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Iv3BQjm

Realme GT 6T early bird offers announced

Realme brought the GT series back to India with the GT 6T smartphone. The local division announced the early bird sale for the device, which can lower the price by INR6,000 ($72/€66) for a limited amount of time. The early access deals Realme GT 6T will be available between 12 PM and 2 PM on May 28 on Realme.com and Amazon.in. The total discount combines INR4,000 bank deal (card promos and cashback offers) plus INR2,000 more for exchanging an old device. For users who want to buy the phone in installments, there is also a no-cost EMI for up to 6 months. This is the full breakdown...

May 27, 2024 at 12:12PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fo987yh

Gurman: iOS 18 to bring generative AI photo editing, improved Siri and overhauled notifications

Apple's WWDC 24 is just around the corner and Cupertino is widely expected to introduce its AI-powered iOS 18 touted as “one of the biggest overhauls in iOS history”. The latest report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman details more of the new AI features expected to launch with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15. These include AI-powered Safari, Photos and Notes as well as enhanced Siri and notifications with smart recaps. Apple is said to bring AI photo retouching, overhauled Safari web search, and improved Spotlight search with faster and more reliable results. Siri is getting a big...

May 27, 2024 at 11:25AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/z5waeMF

Motorola Razr 50 appears on TENAA, confirmed big cover screen

Motorola is expected to bring the Razr 50 with a big cover screen, and today, the phone appeared on TENAA, confirming most rumors. The new premium smartphone will inherit the 3.6” panel from the Razr 40 Ultra, which goes around the two cameras and the LED flash. The listing also revealed key specs like memory, cameras, and CPU frequency. We expect the Razr 50 to launch with a midrange chipset and a fairly big battery, but it will keep the overall design. Motorola Razr 50 on TENAA The Razr 50 will have a 6.9” foldable OLED on the inside, which will have a Full HD+ resolution...

May 27, 2024 at 10:24AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/BuLnJiW

Weekly poll results: the Xperia 1 VI is promising but pricey, Xperia 10 VI gets the cold shoulder

Sony has always had a reputation for high quality but expensive products – and that is an apt description of the Xperia 1 VI, judging by the results and comments for last week’s poll. The poll also gauged interest in the Xperia 10 VI mid-ranger, but let’s start with the good news first... sorry, spoilers. Half of voters are interested in the Mark 6 flagship. The unique camera setup drew attention and so did the much-improved battery life. Speaking of, that was helped by the lower resolution of the display, but that caused arguments – is 1080p+ enough for a flagship? Did 4K ever make sense...

May 26, 2024 at 05:54AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/mf82Tda

Poco F6 series, Oppo Reno12 series, Realme GT 6T and more debut, Week 21 in review

Week 21 is over and it was filled with announcements from various brands - Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme and Infinix. However, the most popular article from this week was about the distant iPhone 16 Pro duo. A recent report claimed the 16 Pro will bring the 15 Pro Max's 5x telephoto camera and the duo will get a new more capable ultrawide camera. Naturally, the Poco F6 series gets the second spot this week as the duo is highly-anticipated among Android fans. The two phones bring a couple of key improvements like new camera sensors, more powerful chipsets and faster charging. But judging by the...

May 26, 2024 at 01:22AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/FHOa9oG

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) review

May 26, 2024 at 12:24AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/e6sVYKk

Lava Yuva 5G teased with a 50MP camera

Lava unveiled the Unisoc T606-powered Yuva 3 in February, and it will soon expand the Yuva lineup with the launch of the Yuva 5G. Lava shared a couple of teasers revealing the Yuva 5G's design. It has a flat frame, with the right frame housing the volume rocker and power button, which will likely double as a fingerprint scanner. Brace yourself, Gen-Z!#Yuva5G - Coming soon#LavaMobiles #ProudlyIndian pic.twitter.com/KL8yGkpY6d— Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile) May 25, 2024 The Lava Yuva 5G sports a circular camera island on the rear, housing a flash and two cameras, with the primary camera...

May 25, 2024 at 08:01PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/S8wbVYx

Samsung Galaxy F55's price surfaces ahead of launch

The Samsung Galaxy F55's May 17 launch was postponed to May 27, and while Samsung revealed the phone would be priced between INR20,000 ($240/€220) and INR29,999 ($360/€330) in India, it didn't reveal the F55's exact starting price. However, if the latest rumor is to be believed, the Samsung Galaxy F55's base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard will be priced at INR26,999 ($325/€300) in India. The source also claims that the Galaxy F55's 8GB/256GB version will be priced at INR29,999 ($360/€330), while the 12GB/256GB model will cost INR32,999 ($400/€365). Samsung Galaxy...

May 25, 2024 at 05:01PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/C2NME37

Ulefone Armor 25T Pro rugged smartphone with thermal camera and 6,500 mAh battery teased

Ulefone will unveil a new rugged smartphone next week called the Armor 25T Pro, and we've received some exclusive information about it, so let's see what it's all about. The Ulefone Armor 25T Pro's biggest highlight is the thermal imaging ThermoVue camera on the rear, allowing users to detect heat signatures (-20°C to 550°C) in their surroundings. The thermal camera will be joined by a 64MP Night Vision camera (OmniVision OV64B1B), which, together with two infrared LEDs, will help you take clear, detailed images in the dark. The Ulefone Armor 25T Pro's primary camera will...

May 25, 2024 at 02:01PMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6wfpX1i

Motorola Moto G04s' India launch date revealed

Motorola recently launched the Edge 50 Fusion in India, and next week, it will introduce the Moto G04s in the country. This revelation comes from Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, which set up a promo page on its website to tease the Moto G04s launching in India on May 30. The Motorola Moto G04s is powered by the Unisoc T606 SoC, runs Android 14, and has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage onboard. However, it's unclear whether more memory options will be available. The Moto G04s is built around a 6.6" 90Hz HD+ LCD protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It has a centered punch-hole for the selfie...

May 25, 2024 at 11:01AMvia GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7TcMfrz