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Samsung has started working on the Galaxy A56 months ago, presumably, but it's only now that we get our first proof of the matter via a listing in an IMEI database. The Galaxy A56 appears with its model number SM-A566B/DS. For reference, an A55 variation had the model number SM-A556B/DS, so things are clear here.Interestingly, Samsung's Exynos 1580 chipset, which should be at the helm of the Galaxy A56 when it launches, will bring a significant performance boost compared to its predecessor.In fact, according to a Geekbench run from July, the Exynos 1580 is around the performance...


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Motorola's mid-range G line is in the middle of a refresh, and one of the still-upcoming devices is the Moto G75, which has been leaked today in two colors. Some of its specs have also been outed.The G75 will be IP68 certified for dust and water resistance, and it will also have "military grade durability". Its main camera will use Sony's Lytia 600 sensor with OIS, while the screen will be a 6.8-inch FHD+ one. The G75 will have "powerfully efficient Snapdragon performance" (whatever that means) and Dolby Atmos support.Moto G75 leaked rendersThose are all the spec details...


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Google has already sent the Android 15 code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it hasn't released an update for its supported Pixels yet. That has been rumored to arrive next month, and today we finally have a purported release date.According to a new report, Google will start the over-the-air rollout of the Android 15 update for Pixels on October 15. This report also comes with the caveat that things could still change from now until then, especially if some show-stopping bugs are found in the meantime.Android 15 will be available for the Pixel 6 and newer devices....


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Xiaomi claimed the number two spot in Counterpoint Research’s global monthly sell-through volumes for August. The Chinese brand outpaced Apple which came in third place while Samsung retained the leading spot.Xiaomi’s shipment figures in August remained flat but Apple’s seasonal decline in shipments ahead of the iPhone 16 series launch played a pivotal role that led to its declining market share.Redmi Note 13: Pro 4G, Pro 5G, Pro+ 5GOn the other side, Xiaomi has been growing rapidly in 2024 with 22% year over year growth in sales volume. Counterpoint analyst point out...


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On Monday Samsung started pushing the update to One UI 6.1.1 to the Galaxy S23 family in Europe, India, and other markets. Today the company has suspended the rollout for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The reason is a bug that is causing ghosting in pictures captured at zoom levels between 16x and 19.9x. This issue doesn't affect any other phones, so only the rollout for the S23 Ultra was halted.The company is currently working on addressing the issue. Once it's done that, it will re-release the update with it fixed. Right now it's unclear how long this will take, but hopefully it won't be more...


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The EU's second highest court confirmed an earlier verdict and found Qualcomm guilty of what is known as predatory pricing. However, the court reduced the fine from €242 million to €238.7 million.The case concerns Qualcomm's contract with British software maker Icera, which is now part of Nvidia. Between 2009 and 2011, Qualcomm sold chips below cost. This practice aims to exclude other competitors from the potential deal.Qualcomm has put forward numerous appeals, including one that claims the Qualcomm-Icera deal accounted for just 0.7% of the Universal Mobile Telecommunications...


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Umidigi's latest smartphone is the G100, billed as "a perfect blend of sleek design, immersive display, and smooth performance". It's 8.1 mm thin, and comes with a flat frame because every smartphone these days apparently has to. It will be available in Rock Black, Lake Green, Interstellar Blue, and Starry White.It has a 6.9-inch display with 120 Hz refresh rate, and it's powered by the Unisoc T615 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The device sports a huge 6,000 mAh battery ensuring plenty of longevity on one charge. And speaking of charging, the phone supports 20W wired...


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Things aren’t going the way Apple was hoping. Before September, analysts reported that Apple would be building more iPhone 16 phones, mostly upping the number of Pro models produced. Now that the first week of pre-orders is done, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo compiled data that shows that pre-orders are down and it’s mostly the fault of the two Pro models (the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus numbers actually went up!).Let’s look at the results from last week’s poll to try and figure out what went wrong. Apple didn’t increase the prices, which was great to see. The higher charge rates over USB-C and MagSafe...


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Tecno launched the Pop 8 last October, and next week, on September 24, it will unveil the Pop 9 5G.Tecno said the Pop 9 5G will be priced under INR10,000 ($120/€110) and feature a 48MP camera on the rear, using a Sony IMX582 sensor. It will be sold in India through Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website revealing the smartphone's design and key specs.The Tecno Pop 9 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC and have two configurations - 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB. It will feature a 120Hz punch-hole display and pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging...


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Samsung's Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ are expected to be unveiled in January, and they are currently on a very slow march through various regulatory authorities across the world, receiving certifications.The 3C certification in China has today revealed a pretty disappointing fact. Both of these phones will have the exact same maximum charging levels as their predecessors.So, the Galaxy S25 will charge at up to 25W, while the Galaxy S25+ will go up to 45W. That's via USB-C, of course. Wireless charging speed isn't revealed through the 3C certification unfortunately, so we'll have to...


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Ever since Apple made its first big iPhone in 2014 (happy anniversary, iPhone 6 Plus), the smaller Pro model has been sitting in its shadow. Most years saw a specs disparity with the Pro Max model getting some form of advantage - like the 5x zoom camera, which was only offered on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.This year, on the other hand, the smaller Pro shines alongside its bigger counterpart. Size aside, this is every bit a Pro iPhone as the Pro Max. They even share the same two-accessory retail box - you get a braided USB-C cable and a SIM tool.So what's new? The iPhone 16 Pro has a...


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Pre-orders for the new iPhone 16 series started Friday last week and this Friday the new Apple phones went on sale. The big question now is should you buy one? And if not, what then? Last week we focused on refurbished iPhones as an alternative. This week we will focus on what the Android world has to offer.We start with Google. The Pixel 9 has a 6.3” OLED display, not an LTPO, but it does run at 120Hz (making the iPhone 16’s 60Hz display look ancient). The Tensor G4 is no match for the Apple A18 in general performance, but it handles Google’s AI features just fine – and those AI features...


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The Tecno Spark 30 that leaked recently has been officially unveiled. The smartphone has a 6.78" 90Hz FullHD+ screen on the front with 800 nits peak brightness and support for wet and oily touch. It also has a centered punch-hole for the 13MP selfie camera but no fingerprint scanner underneath since it's embedded in the power button.Around the back, it has a circular camera island, with the primary camera using a 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor. Under the hood, it has the Helio G91 SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. The smartphone runs Android 14 out of the box, but how many years...


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The vivo V40e teased a few days ago will be unveiled next week. This revelation comes from vivo India, which announced the V40e will be launched in India on September 25 at noon local time.vivo hasn't detailed the V40e's specs sheet, but the brand already revealed its design and key specs, including a 6.77" 120Hz 1080p curved display, 50MP primary camera (Sony IMX882, OIS), 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP selfie camera.vivo V40e will have two color optionsThe vivo V40e will come in Royal Bronze and Mint Green colors and pack a 5,500 mAh battery with 80W wired charging...


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The Motorola Razr 50, introduced in India last week, is now on sale through Motorola's Indian website, Amazon.in, and leading retail stores. It comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration priced at INR64,999 ($780/€695) with three color options - Spritz Orange, Beach Sand, and Koala Grey.[#InlinePriceWidget, 13151, 1#]The Motorola Razr 50 is powered by the Dimensity 7300X, runs Android 14-based Hello UI, and packs two screens - a 6.9" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED folding display of 2,640x1,080-pixel resolution, and a 3.6" 90Hz AMOLED cover display having a resolution of 1,066x1,056...


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