Since the inception of Apple's proprietary iMessage app, the divide between the iPhone and Android ecosystems continues to widen. With the Cupertino tech giant still reluctant to adopt RCS (Rich Communication Service) or the more common messaging system, the issue could persist for a longer time. Well, Nothing recently announced Nothing Chats, its new messaging app that may bring an end to the ongoing blue bubble vs green bubble debate.
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Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S24 series earlier than it did with the Galaxy S23. To date, the South Koreans have not done their best in keeping the upcoming flagship under wraps. Following the computer-generated pictures, hands-on dummy units of the trio have surfaced to confirm several minor changes to the devices' exterior.
Xiaomi announced the Redmi 13C for Europe, priced at 149.90 euros, following recent leaks. Curiously though, the entry-level smartphone is almost identical to the Poco C65, which is already being on pre-order on the continent for 129.90 euros. If you're quick, you can save even more! Here are the facts:
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Apart from consistently delivering some of the best Android smartphones, Samsung has also been manufacturing ultra-rugged handsets via its Galaxy XCover range. In the middle of 2022, it launched the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro (review) which has not been refreshed—until now. However, it appears the latest entry to the range, perhaps a successor of sorts, might be around the corner as an alleged photo of the Galaxy XCover 7 is bandied around.
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It looks like Samsung could launch the Galaxy A15 soon considering how additional information concerning the budget Android smartphone continues to surface. After its alleged price and photos, a new benchmark listing revealed how the device's chipset points to improved battery life as the primary form of progress as opposed to making gains in performance or gaming departments.
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The curtain is about to fall on 2023, greatly reducing the chance of any new iPad or iPad Pro launch. This does not mean the Cupertino tech company has remained dormant with word that a complete refresh of its entire tablet range might happen in 2024. Among the highlights could include a new 12.9-inch iPad Air model. Today, another rumor points to the existence of such a tablet and several of its features.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max (review) not only arrived with updated cameras, but Apple has also given the two camera phones a new capability to record spatial video that would support of playback on the Vision Pro headset. This feature was not available right at launch, and now Apple is activating it with the latest iOS 17.2 beta 2.
The Glyph or LED lighting interface is one of the unique features in Nothing's Phone 1 and Phone 2 (review). While not all users find it very useful, Nothing continues to improve the feature from time to time. With the new Nothing OS 2.5 beta, Nothing further expands Glyph's app compatibility, which can now transform into a timer when used with Google Calendar.
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The existence of the iPhone SE 4 or 4th gen has been long rumored since last year. After the last report indicating Apple may delay the launch of the device until 2025, not many details have surfaced after. Now, a fresh rumor is trying to revive some interest surrounding the budget iPhone, which even hints of Apple adopting better specs and more modern design on board.
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Are you all ready to go crazy shopping this holiday season with Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and whatever excuse there is to part with your money? If you already know what you want to get, then life is a whole lot easier. For those who do not have any shopping to do over this weekend and later this month, why not let some of these apps and a game keep you occupied?