As OnePlus is starting to ship the OnePlus 12 (review) and OnePlus 12R globally, it has also rolled out the first software update for both Android smartphones. This is no ordinary update for the OnePlus 12, as this comes in a hefty size and adds saucy features including the “ProXDR” which is called Ultra HDR on Pixels and Super HDR on the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Xiaomi came back to the "Ultra" arena in 2023 with a splash. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra not only launched to be the company's flagship phone, it is also the main challenger in the Android realm to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in the battle to wrest the title of the best smartphone of 2023. nextpit compared both models in this article, lets you know of the similarities, differences, and everything else you need to know.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 (review) back in 2021, which makes the smartwatch dated by now. However, it remains a popular option for many fans due to its reduced price when compared to the newer Galaxy Watch 5 or the latest Galaxy Watch 6 (review). It turns out Samsung may relaunch the Galaxy Watch 4 in 2024 to satiate fans of the timepiece. Chances are it will sport beefier specifications including a faster processor and better sensor to befit the facelift.
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Google's surprise January Pixel feature drop update introduced several AI features to the Pixel lineup including Circle to Search, which first debuted on the Galaxy S24 series (review). The feature is now enabled on supported Pixel models. Unlike Samsung's version, it appears Google's Circle to Search includes a new trick—zoom.
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With the month of February already kicking off, you might already be preparing something special for your loved ones this upcoming Valentine's Day. And if an Apple device is in your mind, there's a great opportunity offered for the Watch Series 9 over on Amazon today. Particularly, the pink color of the smartwatch has returned to an all-time low price of $309, translating to a sizeable $90 saving.
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The Nothing Phone (2a) has now been officially confirmed. The mid-range smartphone should offer an optimal smartphone experience for everyday use and still represent a clear upgrade to the Nothing Phone (1) we reviewed a while back. And all signs point to a release at MWC 2024 in Barcelona.
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Nothing is among the first Android OEMs that shipped the Android 14 update to its devices. After rolling out the software update to the 2nd generation Nothing Phone (2) (review) in December last year, the company has released a similar stable Android 14 build for the original Phone (1) via Nothing OS 2.5.2.
Got a different phone? See the list of devices that will receive the Android 14 update.
Samsung's foldable smartphone offerings are composed of the book-style Galaxy Z Fold and the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip ever since the first Galaxy foldable was released. Apart from form factor and specifications, the two foldable devices are separated by a steep price difference, making the Fold series much more expensive. Samsung could narrow the gap by introducing a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold model this year, and the existence of the device is supported by a new leak.
Samsung launched its flagship phones for 2023 during the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. The party held in San Francisco and live-streamed throughout the world marked a return to normality for the South Korean brand, with a strong focus on mobile photography. Keep reading to find out how to buy the new devices at the best prices.
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Samsung wrapped its Unpacked event a couple of weeks ago, but the Galaxy Fit 3 tracker that was believed to debut alongside the Galaxy S24 (review) didn't make it. Instead, the wearable is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks after it was recently spotted with its vital specifications and battery life.
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