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What will be the control center in the smart home of the future? For Amazon, the answer is clear: Alexa and smart displays. With the Amazon Echo Hub, the eCommerce giant places another bet on the market, and there is also a new Echo Show 8 for 2023. nextpit is on site in Washington and has a few first impressions for you!
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Following the roll-out of One UI 6 Beta which is based on Android 14 to Galaxy S23 devices last month, Samsung has now opened the program to last year's Galaxy S22 (Plus) and Galaxy S22 Ultra. At the moment, this is available only for users in South Korea. However, it is expected the major update to arrive in other regions in the coming days or weeks.
Also read: A complete list of smartphones that will receive the Android 14 update
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Samsung used a periscope camera that is capable of 10x optical zoom from the Galaxy S20 Ultra all the way to the Galaxy S23 Ultra (review), but based on a new report, the South Korean company may ditch it in the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Rather, the current sensor is said to be replaced by a bigger sensor albeit with a lower optical zoom level.
Also read: 2023 Smartphones with the best cameras
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The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi will present the Xiaomi 13T and 13 T Pro to us next week on Tuesday, September 26. Besides the phones, the company hinted on X (formerly Twitter) with a small teaser video for the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, which will now appear with Wear OS by Google.
Also read: The best smartwatches this year!
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Although Google has already revealed a lot concerning the Pixel Watch 2's design and launch date, the company has remained mum on notable changes that will debut with the high-end smartwatch. This stand has not prevented new leaks from appearing, though. A brand new rumor points to one of the major additions to the Pixel Watch 2—a temperature sensor or thermometer which could function similarly as the Fitbit Sense 2 (review).
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Repairing a broken iPhone's glass back has always been a costly and complex affair, mainly due to how it was designed and the premium materials used. Apple began to lower the repair costs last year, but this was only applicable to the standard iPhone 14 (review) and not the Pro models. Fortunately, the company is now introducing changes to the rear design of the iPhone 15 Pro duo that would make them easier and cheaper to repair.
Also read: Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro – Should you upgrade?
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While Google is set to announce the Pixel 8 on October 4, new details have surfaced concerning the company's Pixel 9 that is due in 2024. What's interesting in particular would be insights into the Tensor G4 chipset found in the flagship Android smartphones, which may introduce a minor speed bump over the Tensor G3 that powers the Pixel 8.
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Fitbit continues to offer a wide array of fitness trackers and smartwatches despite it was fully acquired by Google in 2021. These include the Fitbit Charge 5 that sits between the Inspire 3 tracker (review) and the Versa 4 smartwatch (review). Now, a new report hints that the company could be close to launching the Charge 6 that is said to ship a new physical button and support for Google apps and services.
Don't miss: Fitbit trackers and smartwatches compared
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Samsung will most likely update its entry-level Galaxy A line with the Galaxy A05s in the coming weeks. While the device was previously mentioned, high-res renders of the upcoming affordable Galaxy smartphone recently surfaced to confirm the new look, albeit with a rather disappointing battery tweak.
Don't miss this: The best budget smartphones you can buy for less than $300
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Now that we know everything there is to know about the iPhone 15, including placing a pre-order, the differences between the vanilla and Pro models, and the gaming capability of the iPhone 15 Pro, it is time to return to our weekly edition of the top 5 Android and iOS apps.
