HMD Global has been launching smartphones under the Nokia brand for the past six years. The independent Finnish company plans to expand its portfolio and will introduce phones with its own HMD brand.The announcement comes from Jean-Francois Baril, the Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of HMD Global. The executive revealed on their LinkedIn page both HMD and Nokia phones will co-exist, and customers should expect a collaboration “with exciting new partners” as well.In a lengthy post, Baril stated that HMD Global is “the fastest growing 5G smartphone manufacturer year on year” and a...


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iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button confirmed yet again mere hours before the unveiling
We're now mere hours removed from Apple's grand unveiling event taking place on September 12 at 10 am local time in California. And a lot of companies want to steal a bit of the spotlight for themselves it seems, even for a very short period of time.Case in point (pun intended): case maker Spigen. It makes very well regarded smartphone cases generally, but today it decided to put on its leaker costume and posted this on X:something's different ????...#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/xVPT7Xx7sv— Spigen (@SpigenWorld) September 11, 2023 It's not even a subtle post, is it? There's something...


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Samsung Galaxy A25 specs leak
Less than a day ago we spotted the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A25 over in the Geekbench online database, and that listing revealed the fact that it's going to be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 1280 chipset. Now, less than 24 hours later, there's already a list of main specs to look at, courtesy of a leakster over on X.According to him, the Galaxy A25 will sport a 6.44-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a 50 MP main rear camera, 8GB of RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging. It should run Android 14 with One UI 6 on top from day one, it seems, which means it won't be...


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Latest update enables Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Watch4 series in India but it's bugged
Last week the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic started receiving the One UI 5 Watch update, which is based on Wear OS 4. In India this update enabled Samsung Pay support on the older watches. However, users are reporting issues with this.The One UI 5 Watch update enables Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Watch4 series, but there is an issueAfter successfully installing Wear OS 4 software, the watch will suggest installing the Samsung Pay app. You can do that, but there is a mismatch of some kind going on as your phone won’t see this as the latest software version and will tell...


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Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro prices leak along with images of all the color options
Xiaomi will launch the 13T series in Europe on September 26 and they will be the first in the family to get top-notch software support – 4 OS updates and 5 years of security patches. The series will consist of two models, the Xiaomi 13T and the Xiaomi 13T Pro, which was also officially confirmed.Unofficially, the two phones are expected to launch with MIUI 14 based on Android 13 (this is the latest publicly available version of the Xiaomi skin).We have previously seen reports on the 13T series specs, which we will recap in a moment, but first feast your eyes at the latest leak –...


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There might be a third watch at Huawei's Watch GT 4 series unveiling
This Thursday (September 14) Huawei will unveil a new smartwatch at an event in Barcelona. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, leaks suggest that this will the Huawei Watch GT 4 and that it will come in two sizes – 41mm and 46mm.Leaked images show that the 41mm model will have a plain bezel, while the 46mm model will have a timing bezel. It’s possible that there will be a third watch too.Check out this teaser clip that was posted on X:A special unveiling is on its way, set to impress and captivate. Stay connected as we reveal opulence and visionary aesthetics in our ongoing...


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Qualcomm and Apple extend 5G modem deal through 2026
Apple will continue to use Qualcomm 5G modems for at least three more years thanks to a new agreement between the two companies that was announced today. The new deal will cover iPhone launches in 2024, 2025 and 2026 while the previous accord was set to expire later this year. The news comes after several reports speculating that Apple will move to its own in-house 5G modem solution by 2025.Apple remains Qualcomm’s largest client, accounting for nearly a quarter of the chipmaker’s revenue. Cupertino has been actively involved in developing its own 5G modem though we’ve heard about...


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Watch the Apple iPhone 15 announcement live here
Tomorrow is the day tech geeks and mobile phone enthusiasts are looking forward to – the Apple iPhone 15 announcement is finally upon us.The series' announcement will be live-streamed an all major social media platforms, beginning at 10 AM PDT/17:00 UTC/22:30 IST. We embedded a YouTube video below, so you can tune in and follow the announcements live.The event will bring four new smartphones – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All of them will have USB-C ports for charging, and the Max will arrive with a periscope lens, which might delay shipments...


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Ice Universe: the Galaxy Ring will be the star of the Galaxy S24 Unpacked event in January
At this point it is fairly certain that the Galaxy Ring, Samsung’s entry into a new category of health-focused wearables, is not coming this year. Now Ice Universe offers a launch window – the Ring will be announced at the Galaxy S24 unveiling event in January.Even more importantly, it sounds like Samsung has high expectations of this new product line as the tipster says that the Galaxy Ring will be the star product of the event, perhaps outshining the Galaxy S24 series itself.While the Unpacked events for the S22 and S23 series were in February, there have been January launches too....


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Samsung releases One UI 6.0 beta for the Galaxy A34
Samsung has released the One UI 6.0 beta for the Galaxy A34 in the UK with others to follow. The beta, version A346BXXU4ZWI1, weighs around 2GB and packs One UI 6 along with Android 14.While the beta starts off with the UK, it's likely that China, India, Korea, Germany, and Poland could follow.Galaxy A34 owners need to install the Samsung Members app and apply for the beta from there. Then, it will become available under Software update in Settings.The Galaxy A34 One UI 6.0 programmeThe Galaxy A34 enters the One UI 6 beta programme after the Galaxy S23 series and the...


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Huawei tipped to prepare a return to the global smartphone market
Huawei silently launched three Mate 60 phones in the past two weeks, all of them with 5G support. Multiple sources from China now claim this is the first step of a new offensive to the global smartphone market.IT Home quoted insiders who claimed Huawei lays foundations with the domestic market in China and continue its overseas expansion, but an exact timeline is currently unavailable.Huawei Mate 60 ProHuawei has been a hostage in a trade war between China and the United States that began over five years ago. As a result, the company was barred from accessing most US technologies,...


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Lava Blaze 2 Pro unveiled with 50MP camera and more RAM
The Lava Blaze 2 arrived in April with a modest ₹9,000 price tag, now an upgraded Pro model comes with a better camera, more RAM and a slightly higher price, ₹10,000.Starting with the camera, it features a 50MP main module joined by a pair of 2MP helpers. This is up from a 13MP camera on the regular Blaze 2 and only one 2MP module. The selfie camera is the same as before with an 8MP sensor.The other notable change is that the Lava Blaze 2 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM as standard, up from 6GB. There is the option to add 8GB of virtual RAM too. The chipset is the same Unisoc...


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Infinix introduces 3D Lighting Leather technology
Infinix has built up its name in the smartphone market over the last few years and design is key part in the brand’s rise. The latest development from the Transsion Holdings smartphone brand is called 3D Lighting Leather technology and it pairs colorful LED lights with translucent thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) leather on the edges of the back cover.The new development features a four-layer structure consisting of an LED Light Guide Film (LFG) base layer at the bottom which is covered in lightproof paint to enhance its transmission. The middle features transparent fiberglass...


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Samsung Galaxy A25 appears on Geekbench with Exynos 1280
We heard about the existence of the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G back in June when a set of renders revealed the phone's design, dimensions and a 6.44-inch display. Now it makes an appearance on Geekbench, revealing its chipset and one of its memory configurations.Geekbench scoresheetA device with model number SM-A256B, believed to be the global version of the Galaxy A25 5G, appeared on a Geekbench listing with an Exynos 1280 SoC, 8GB of RAM and Android 14. The Exynos 1280 itself isn't a new chipset and we've seen it power a handful of other Samsung phones as it was announced more...


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Honor to introduce V Purse in China on September 19
Honor introduced the V Purse concept in Berlin during IFA two weeks ago. There were questions if outward-folding smartphone that can be worn as a purse will ever make it to store shelves but now we have the answer.Yang Yang, a popular Chinese actor, is seen holding the phone and confirming its announcement date. He invited the audience to witness a fashion show on September 19 in Shanghai, where the V Purse will be introduced in front of Honor's home crowd.The invitation and all related social media posts talk about a show or a presentation – there is no word on any of its...


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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ to arrive this month with Dimensity 7200-Ultra and 200 MP camera
Xiaomi is bringing Redmi Note 13 Pro+ this month and we are now learning some of its key specs. The new phone will run on Dimensity 7200-Ultra – a souped-up variant of the 4nm platform by Mediatek. It will also have a 200 MP camera with a Samsung ISOCELL sensor, which will come with improved processing to boost image clarity and digital zoom.Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ teasersThe Redmi Weibo account revealed the details in a series of teasers, bragging about its three-way partnership with Mediatek and Samsung to offer “a new height in 200 MP images”. The ISOCELL HP3 sensor is...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 36
One phone was on everyone's mind these days as it prepares to make its official debut. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will break with tradition and become more than just a lager iPhone Pro - the periscope telephoto camera will make it a considerably more exciting cameraphone than its siblings in the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup.And with Apple's upcoming flagship topping our week 36 chart, it was Huawei's newly announced Mate 60 Pro+ to slot in second. The most popular phone in our database for 2023 - the Samsung Galaxy A54 makes it three different makers on the podium.Last week's leader - the...


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max - what to expect?
Apple's 'Wanderlust' September 12 event is almost here and it's no secret that it'll bring the new iPhones. In fact, very little is a secret anymore when it comes to smartphones, iPhone or otherwise, so we already have a good idea of what Apple has in store.Expect four new iPhones - the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus (here's what to expect of them), and the two Pros - the smaller iPhone 15 Pro, and the Pro Max.The Pros are usually equally capable but different in size. This year, however, the Pro Max is undoubtedly the more advanced phone thanks to its periscope zoom lens.This...


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Week 36 in review: Oppo A38 announced, Moto G54 goes official, more iPhone 15 rumors
The first week of September brought more to the rumor mill for the usual suspects. The iPhone 15 series will offer camera upgrades across the board with the 15 and 15 Plus getting all-new 48MP Sony sensors with a stacked design and an f/1.6 aperture. The second shooter on the back will be the same old 12MP, f/2.4 ultrawide. We prepared a more detailed what to expect article which you can check out here.The 15 Pro will retain the 48MP main shooter from its predecessor but it’s rumored to be joined by an improved 13MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens. The 15 Pro Max will get the biggest update with a...


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