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Samsung went ahead and announced its Galaxy M55 in Brazil. Galaxy M-series phones usually share similar specs with their Galaxy A-series counterparts but that is not the case here as the M55 gets several changes including a larger display, different chipset and faster charging compared to the Galaxy A55.Galaxy M55 is built around a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It features up to 1,000 nits peak brightness, an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, and a 50MP front-facing camera housed inside a punch-hole cutout.Samsung Galaxy...


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OnePlus is bringing Nord CE4 to India on April 1 to, but it will be launched as Oppo K12 in China. According to Digital Chat Station, it will be the same phone with its Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and 12 GB RAM but will obviously use the Oppo branding on the back.The leakster reposted its previous leaked specs, which are in line with what we've already seen in other leaks.Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE4 high-resolution renders and full specs!What do you think would be the ???? pricing for the Nord CE4?Let's see how well it goes against the Nothing Phone (2a) if priced similarly....


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Samsung just started the next step of its Galaxy AI suite rollout through the One UI 6.1 update coming to the Galaxy S23 family (including the S23 FE), Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series starting on March 28, aka today.Those devices will get the Galaxy AI features that launched alongside the Galaxy S24 family back in January. Once the rollout that starts today is complete, over 100 million people will have gotten access to Galaxy AI, according to Samsung VP Nick Porter, whom we had a chance to chat with.Naturally, we asked about whether the Galaxy AI features...


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OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 14.0.0.500 update for the OnePlus Pad, which includes the February 2024 Android security patch and a fix for an issue that might cause the tablet's screen to flicker when switching between landscape and portrait modes.Additionally, the update improves the OnePlus Pad's system stability and performance and reduces power consumption to extend the battery life. It also fixes an issue related to Multi-Screen Connect. You can check the image below for the complete changelog.OnePlus Pad's OxygenOS 14.0.0.500 update changelogThe OxygenOS...


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Google Maps is getting new features to help you on your summer travels. It's now easier to discover helpful lists from top sites and the Maps community, starting in "select cities" in the US and Canada.When you search for one of those cities in Maps, you can swipe up to see curated lists of recommendations "from people who know the city well", Google says. There will also be lists from "sites you love" - such as The Infatuation's curated restaurants, Lonely Planet's guides, The New York Times' 36 Hours itineraries, and OpenTable's guides to the best new eateries.There will also be...


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After having initially brought the Circle to Search feature to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Google then made it available for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. After that, we were left guessing as to when it would reach older Pixels, but we're guessing no more.Today Google has announced that Circle to Search is headed to the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a later this week. It's also "coming soon" to the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.It's unclear if even older Pixels will ever get Circle to Search. Google has also revealed that the feature will get translation support in the...


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The Pixel 9 appeared in a new set of CAD-based renders suggesting that Google is going for a new approach to its phone launch schedule. We previously saw two sets of renders back in January which are now said to have been the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.The new images show the same basic design as the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL with a flat metal frame and revised camera island which now adopts an oval shape without warping into the frame like the visors on the previous two generations of Pixels.Google Pixel 9 renders The source claims Pixel 9 will offer a...


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The vivo X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro were announced this week and each has its own claim to fame – the vanilla model is the lightest book-style foldable yet, while the Pro is the first foldable with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. We went into more details on the differences between the two in the announcement news, here we will just give you the gist. The Pro model has the 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP main with a larger sensor and a 64MP 70mm periscope, plus a large 5,700mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is rated IPX8 for submersion in water. The vanilla model uses the older...


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The Galaxy A55 is a solid mid-ranger, though it is on the pricey side. It’s too early for discounts, but Samsung does offer a launch promotion – a free storage upgrade. This means that the 256GB model costs the same as the 128GB one. Also, you get an €80 trade-in bonus over the value of the old phone that you send in. For example, a Galaxy A54 is valued at €200 (for a 128GB unit). With that and the bonus, the A55 256GB drops to €200. The older A53 (128GB) could fetch €170, while an A52 (128GB) would get you €140. Note that if the phone you’re trading in has 256GB storage instead, you can...


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Maybe you’ve heard that with Android 14 you can no longer install old apps that were built for Lollipop. Soon Android 15 will arrive and will similarly block apps meant for Marshmallow. Let’s hold back the tears as we wave goodbye to one of the best Android versions in history and some of the best apps and games that will go in the great robotic baker in the sky. Android 6.0 Marshmallow was introduced nearly a decade ago on May 28 2015 at that year’s Google I/O. A beta was released the same day and the stable version arrived in September on Nexus phones and tablets first. In November it...


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Asus had carved out a niche for its Zenfone series – small premium phones with relatively large batteries, 3.5mm headphone jacks and more customization options than you can shake a stick at. And now it has thrown it all away. Last week’s poll shows that 30% of those who cast their vote are waiting for a small Zenfone 11 (and we don’t even know if such a phone exists). Then a whopping 41% of voters think that the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra just isn’t all that good. Interest might pick up if the prices drop, but Asus phones rarely get serious discounts. Who is this phone for, anyway?...


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WhatsApp has announced a new bottom navigation bar for Android users, which replaces the older top navbar that had four tabs for Communities, Chats, Status, and Calls. The new navbar, which is "closer to your thumbs and easy on the eyes," also has four sections for Communities, Chats, Status, and Calls. However, their order has been changed, and Status is now called "Updates." Moreover, all four sections now have icons. Previously, only the Communities tab had an icon. Besides, while the older navbar was green, the new navbar is white. Old navbar • New navbar WhatsApp said it...


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Last week we looked at offers on unlocked Galaxy S24 flagships – the S24+ started at $850 and the S24 Ultra was $1,150. Those offers are still available, by the way, but they lacked the vanilla Galaxy S24. If you have your heart set on the smallest Samsung flagship, the Galaxy S24 starts at $750. Note that this is with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage (not 12/256GB like the other two). There’s no option for 12GB of RAM, but you could get 256GB storage for $810. But that’s just $50 less than a 12/256GB S24+. We found the same offer on Amazon and Best Buy, so pick the retailer you...


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Traveling is synonymous with planning and for us here at GSMArena, that also includes figuring out how to deal with roaming fees when we step abroad as we need an uninterrupted internet connection at all times. With embedded-SIM (eSIM) support now widely available on phones, tablets, and smartwatches picking up a travel data plan is a quick and easy process and we got the chance to test out travel eSIM plans from Airalo and Yesim during a week-long trip to London. The convenience of downloading a travel eSIM plan and then having instant mobile data as soon as you get off the plane...


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The Realme C65, which was certified by multiple authorities over a week ago, will be unveiled on April 2 and go on sale in Vietnam two days later. This revelation comes from Realme VP Chase Xu in a post on X. He said the Realme C65 will also launch in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, the Philippines, and "other countries" after its debut in Vietnam without providing any time frame. Realme hasn't detailed the C65's specs sheet, but its Vietnamese branch, through multiple posts on its Instagram and Facebook accounts, revealed the smartphone will come in black and purple colors and...


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