iQOO 9T’s key specs tipped, V1+ chip in tow
iQOO recently told us that it will launch the iQOO 9T in India by the end of this month with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The company hasn’t divulged anything else about it yet, but key specs of the iQOO 9T have surfaced, telling us what to expect from the smartphone.
The source claims that the iQOO 9T will come with a “segment first 120Hz E5 AMOLED display” and support 120W charging. It will also have the V1+ chip onboard that we saw on the vivo X80 Pro, and the camera system on the rear will be headlined by a 50MP GN5 camera we had on the iQOO 9 Pro. But this time, it will come with Real-Time Night Extreme Night Vision, which sounds like a real-time night mode.
From Gsmarena
Realme GT2 Explorer Master will be first in the world with LPDDR5X RAM
The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is expected on July 12 with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The company revealed more of its specs today that lead us to believe it will indeed be a mighty phone – the GT2 Explorer Master will be the first in the world with LPDDR5X RAM.
In other posts on Weibo, Realme also confirmed the GT2 Explorer Master will have a metal frame and a 10-bit display with HDR10+ and up to 120Hz refresh rate.
From Gsmarena
A high-end Apple Watch using better materials could arrive in 2022
There is a pretty good chance that we are getting a new Apple Watch this year. Apple has updated its watch yearly since the release of the first one back in 2015. While there have been several different versions, it looks like Apple Watch Series 8 could see a new entry in its lineup — one that is focused on extreme sports athletes.
According to Bloomberg, the new Apple Watch geared towards extreme athletes could arrive with a larger display and bigger battery. But what’s new is that it could offer better protection from physical wear due to its improved materials and design. Apple could adopt a flatter look, which has been rumored for years. The new watch is expected to use a stronger metal than the aluminum or stainless steel found on the current models. It will also have a stronger screen that is more resistant to impacts.
From XDA
Leaked Galaxy Watch 5 series renders give us a 360-degree view of Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen multiple leaks about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series. So far, we’ve learned that Samsung will offer two models in the new lineup, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, both of which will feature larger batteries and faster charging capabilities. In addition, we’ve spotted details about the color variants for both models and the rumored pricing. However, none of the previous leaks have given us a look at the updated design. That changes today, as renowned leaker Evan Blass has shared renders of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (via 91mobiles), which give us a 360-degree view of Samsung’s next-gen Wear OS smartwatches.
The following renders give us our first look at the premium Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, showcasing an updated design with a new magnetic strap and no rotating bezel around the display. Like the Galaxy Watch 4, it features two buttons on the right edge, with one of them featuring a red accent.
From XDA
Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder Limited Edition unveiled, sales begin July 13
Realme introduced the GT Neo 3 150W in March and followed up with the Naruto Edition in May, which came in a funky orange-black paint job and fancy package. Today, Realme unveiled another special edition of the GT Neo 3, dubbed Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder Limited Edition.
Realme partnered with Marvel Studios to bring us the GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder Limited Edition, which is aimed at young, dynamic, and vibrant consumers. It’s basically the GT Neo 3 150W Nitro Blue version which comes in a premium gift box including cards, stickers, medals, and a sim card ejector inspired by Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder movie released today in India. The smartphone also has a wallpaper inspired by the movie.
From Gsmarena
Samsung may move away from more affordable phones due to inflation, analysts warn
Samsung is expected to launch its latest set of flagship foldable smartphones this year, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Galaxy Z Flip4. The flagship phones are expected to land on August 10, although there is no official confirmation yet. Industry insiders have now suggested that the company is planning to reduce sales for its Galaxy A and Galaxy S series to focus on its upcoming foldable phones instead (via Android Headlines).
Samsung will soon train its sights on maximizing sales for the Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 to compete for a greater share of the smartphone market against the likes of Apple. Tech analysts have explained that since inflation tends to have a greater impact on lower-priced phones than their costlier counterparts, increased sales of premium-priced phones like foldables may aid the company in recovering its losses.
From Android Police
Lava Blaze comes with glass back, stock Android 12 and agressive price
Lava unveiled the Blaze today – a sub-₹10,000 phone that doesn’t feel cheap. It has a glass back, a first for the segment, according to the company. And the “free service at home” feels downright premium.
From Gsmarena
Major Asus Zenfone 9 leak reveals a compact flagship with gimbal camera
We’ve seen a couple of supposed Asus Zenfone 9 leaks in the last few months, but credible details were few and far between. Now, an Asus Zenfone 9 promo video has leaked online, apparently revealing the device’s design and most notable specs.
A promo video of the device was shared on the Asus Zenfone Forum Facebook page, but it’s since been deleted. Fortunately, the video has been reposted on YouTube, while screenshots of the video were also posted on SlashLeaks. Check out the video below.
From Android Central
Twitter is testing a co-tweeting feature
Twitter is testing a Co-Tweet feature, as per mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi and social media consultant Matt Navarra.
The two posted a test tweet, where both their usernames are displayed and clickable above the written content. The two author names don’t seem to show up with embedded tweets just yet, as you can see above.
From Mashable
Apple Debuts ‘Lockdown Mode’ to Protect iPhone Users From Mercenary Spyware Attacks
Apple announced a new security feature Wednesday designed to protect iPhone users from invasive spyware attacks. Dubbed “Lockdown Mode,” the feature promises to “harden” the security posture of your device, drawing a digital moat around its perimeter to protect against infiltration while also hobbling some of its features.
Apple calls Lockdown the “the first major capability of its kind.” It will be available later this fall on iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura devices.
From Gizmodo
