Last month, renders of the Samsung Galaxy A15 surfaced online, showing us what the smartphone looks like. Now, the Galaxy A15 has popped up on Geekbench, revealing its key specs.We are talking about the 4G variant, having model code SM-A155F. It runs Android 14 and has 4GB RAM onboard. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core processor with a maximum clock frequency of 2GHz and scored 743 and 2,005 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, respectively.The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G's Geekbench listing doesn't divulge anything else about it, but the Galaxy A15's leaked...


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New iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air models coming in the next few months
Apple is currently working on a bunch of new tablets, all of which will become official in the next few months. In fact, all of them are slated to launch with a version of iPadOS 17, which means they will be released before next September, when Apple will send out iPadOS 18 to supported devices.That's not a very clear timeline at all, but what is clearer are the models that we should expect. First off, a new iPad mini, with the same design as the last one, but newer internals.Current iPad miniSecond, not one but two new iPad Airs, one of which could be either a plus-size model,...


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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra will all have titanium frames, new rumor claims
Last month the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max launched with titanium frames instead of the stainless steel used in their predecessors. The novelty won't last long, however, if the latest rumor regarding Samsung's Galaxy S24 family pans out.According to a tipster over on X (formerly Twitter), the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will all have titanium frames. We've already seen all three of them in leaked CAD-based renders, and those images portrayed very flat frames.The Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra all have titanium frames.— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) October 5, 2023...


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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro plus the Xiaomi 12T now receiving MIUI update based Android 14
Android 14’s preview stage started in February but the new OS is finally complete and it started rolling out to Pixels earlier today. Not to be outdone, Xiaomi has released a new MIUI version based on Android 14 as well, available for several models as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update.The phones in question are the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T. Previously, the new version was available for those who signed up as beta testers, now it is rolling out to users on the Global and EEA branches.MIUI 14 based on Android 14 now available on select phonesExpect to see...


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Leica announces Sofort 2 instant camera and printer
Leica has finally brought out its second generation instant camera, aptly named Sofort 2 (sofort means immediately in German). This is a sequel seven years in the making, but it is seemingly worth it.It's a Leica from the outside - well-made for its market segment and recognizable. It comes in three colors - Black, Red, and White.The most significant improvement over the first Sofort is that this is no longer just an instant camera. It's now a hybrid digital camera with a 1/5" CMOS sensor that captures 4.9MP photos to a microSD. You then choose which photos you want...


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Wear OS 4 goes stable, it's coming to original Pixel Watches later this year
The Pixel Watch 2 was announced this week and it brings with it the new Wear OS 4. There should be an asterisk next to “new” – we’ve already seen Wear OS on the Galaxy Watch6 series, though that was the heavily customized Samsung interpretation of the new OS.Anyway, the Watch 2 will run the new OS from the get go, original Pixel Watches will receive it as an update later this year. In the meantime, developers can use Galaxy Watches to test their apps.One thing they might want to try out is the Watch Face Format – this was co-developed with Samsung and let’s developers define the...


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Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0's early access roadmap revealed
Realme announced the Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 early access program for the Realme GT2 Pro last month, and now the company has shared a list of smartphones eligible for Realme UI 5.0 early access.The list includes over two dozen devices, and the next smartphones in line to get Realme UI 5.0 early access are the GT Neo 3 and GT Neo 3 150W. Realme hasn't shared any specific date, but the update will be available sometime this month for both phones.Realme GT2 ProNext month, five more smartphones will get Realme UI 5.0 early access, including Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+....


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Samsung's Exynos 2400's GPU performance and key specs revealed
A tipster on X (formerly Twitter), who's been giving out some solid leaks regarding Samsung's future devices has shed some light onto the company's upcoming Exynos 2400 SoC, which is supposed to power up the future Galaxy S24 series in some regions.The leakster posted two screenshots comparing the Exynos 2400 chip to Qualcomm's current top-shelf Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in Powerboard 4.0. And in a direct GPU battle, the Xclipse 940 GPU (co-developed with AMD) scored slightly lower than the Adreno 740 inside the SD8 Gen 2.There are a couple of things to consider here, though. For...


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Android 14 is now rolling out to Pixel devices
Android 14 was in its preview program from February with Google issuing several previews and betas along the way and Pixel users are now finally getting the final public release version. You’ll need a Pixel 4a 5G or a later to download the latest Android version. Android OEMs including Samsung, iQOO, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, vivo and Xiaomi are expected to bring Android 14 updates to their devices in the coming months.The customization options which Google detailed earlier this year are now here with Generative AI wallpapers on coming first on Pixel 8 and...


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Stacked OnePlus 11R Solar Red launches as India exclusive
OnePlus just launched an India-exclusive 11R Solar Red version - a stacked variant of the 11R in a catching color.OnePlus touts the color as iconic to the brand. The back features grippy vegan leather with stitching on the sides.Fetching rear design aside, this is a maxed-out OnePlus 11R with 18GB of LPDDR5X RAM, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 512GB of storage, and 100W SuperVOOC charging. OnePlus says the added RAM will make the 11R Solar Red 6% faster and that it will happily run Genshin Impact at an average of 59.46 fps.The OnePlus 11R Solar Red is INR 45,999 in its...


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Samsung brings sleep apnea detection to Galaxy Watch 5 and 6 series in Korea
Samsung announced a new sleep apnea detection feature coming to Galaxy Watch models in Korea early next year. The new feature received approval from Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and will be available for the Galaxy Watch6 and Watch5 series in the Samsung Health Monitor app early next year for South Korean users.With the new sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch series, we are providing users with a simple, proactive tool to recognize this disorder in its earliest possible stages before their condition worsens.” - Hon Pak, VP and Head of Digital Health Team at Samsung...


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OnePlus Pad Go's battery detailed
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Pad Go on October 6, and the company has already revealed its design with a few specs, with the latest bits telling us about the tablet's battery size and charging speed.The OnePlus Pad Go will pack an 8,000 mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support, unlike the OnePlus Pad unveiled in February, which came with a 9,510 mAh cell and 67W charging.OnePlus previously revealed the Pad Go would sport an 11.35" 2.4K display and feature quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It would also have 5G connectivity and 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage...


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Samsung announces SmartTag2 with new design, features and longer battery life
Following its Galaxy Fan Edition devices, Samsung announced its updated SmartTag2 device with a new more durable and versatile design, longer battery life and extended set of features. The design now incorporates a metal ring inside so it can be used for more things.One of the new functionalities of the SmartTag2 is the so-called Lost Mode. The owner of the SmartTag2 can input their contact information and whenever it's lost, the person who finds the tag can scan it using the phone's NFC and it will automatically show the owner's contact information.A new Compass View makes it...


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iOS 17.0.3 is out to fix overheating for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple has today released iOS 17.0.3, which, as the name implies, is a very small incremental update to iOS 17. Or rather, it is that if you own anything other than an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 15 Pro Max. If you have either of those devices, then this is the holy grail that you've been waiting for. The cool (excuse the obvious pun) update you should install right away.That's right, this is the one that's supposed to fix the overheating issues that a lot of people have been reporting on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max ever since those handsets launched. Last week, Apple finally...


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Google Pixel 8 teardown video already available
Following months of teasers, leaks and rumors, a few hours ago Google finally made the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro fully official, and started taking pre-orders for them. And already, there's a full teardown video for the Pixel 8, coming from YouTube channel PBKreviews.The video goes into a detailed description of what you need to do in order to disassemble a Pixel 8, bit by bit, starting with a very simple step: taking out the SIM tray. That is, of course, the easiest step, it's all more complicated from there.In the end, the Pixel 8 receives a 7 out of 10 reparability score, where...


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vivo X100 Pro rumored to bring satellite connectivity
Satellite connectivity on smartphones seems to be the next big feature and a new report from leakster WhyLab suggests the upcoming vivo X100 Pro may feature satellite messaging. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently certified the X100 Pro (V2309A model number) and one of the more interesting features on the spec sheet is two-way satellite messaging. According to the new report, X100 Pro will be able to transmit and receive texts, pictures, voice recordings and even videos in areas without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivityUnisoc V8821 chipBased on...


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Best Buy sells the Pixel 8 Pro with a free Pixel Watch 2, Pixel 8 gets the Pixel Buds Pro instead
It has been almost exactly a year since Google unveiled the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch – now their successors have arrived. They are available through Google’s online store, of course, but here is an offer from Best Buy (this is for US fans only).Both phones come bundled with a Pixel accessory and you can get up to $800 credit when trading in an old device.The Google Pixel 8 Pro is bundled with the new Pixel Watch 2, which is worth $350 on its own. The phone itself starts at $1,000 if you go for the 128GB model. Check out the deal on Best Buy.Google Pixel 8 Pro + Pixel...


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Google adds Blue and Porcelain colors to the Pixel Buds Pro
Google made use of the occasion of its big Pixel 8 and Watch 2 launch to unveil two new colors to the Pixel Buds Pro. They're an off-white Porcelain and a Blue that matches the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.The Pixel Buds Pro are otherwise unchanged, specs-wise and price-wise. They're $199 or €229 and now come in a total of six colors - Coral, Fog, Charcoal, Lemongrass, Blue, and Porcelain.The Google Pixel Buds ProThe Pixel Buds Pro are feature-packed earbuds. They have active noise cancellation with transparency mode, hands-free Google Assistant, multi-point connection for...


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Google Pixel Watch 2 arrives with new chipset and improved battery life
Google released its first-ever smartwatch last year and while it was promising, it had some flaws. Time for take two – here is the new Google Pixel Watch 2. It looks the same, but that goes for the new Pixel 8 series too. And it’s actually more accurate to say that the hardware looks the same because the new Wear OS 4 brings major visual upgrades.Google Pixel Watch 2The original Pixel Watch launched with an old Exynos 9110. While this 10nm chip kept the UI snappy enough, it was not exactly efficient. The second gen watch replaces it with the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, once again...


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