In addition to the Galaxy S24 trio and mid-range Galaxy A55, Samsung could also refresh its rugged smartphone line in the first half of 2024. After the Galaxy XCover 7 pictures were surfaced last month, alleged pricing of the handset has now been revealed, indicating of a competitive positioning.
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Nothing introduced the Phone (2) in July this year, which is the second smartphone that carries the unique transparent design and glyph interface of the company. While the device is a solid upgrade from the original Phone, its success was subdued by the high price tag and limited availability. The upcoming Phone (2a) could well be the cheaper option that is set to launch in early 2024.
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Unlike on iPhones, viewing the device’s battery health status on Android is not as straightforward and readily available. Depending on the manufacturer, you either need to install an app or dial a combination of codes to tell how battery-worthy the cell is. It’s starting to change with Android 14 with an added charging cycle count. Even further, Google may soon introduce a battery health checker natively on Android 15.
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Google is bringing a vital camera function back to the Pixel 8 Pro (review). The feature, which was first launched in 2019, allows using the ultrawide camera in taking astrophotography shots on the bigger Pixel 8 camera phone. It is speculated that the new and more capable sensor of the device enables the internet search giant to confidently revive the camera ability.
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OnePlus is eagerly expected to launch the OnePlus 12 globally next month. But aside from the flagship Android phone, the mid-range OnePlus 12R could be tagged along. The key specs of the device have seemingly leaked including the launch date with a hint of a US release. If it happens, this will be the first for an R-branded OnePlus to arrive in the States.
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Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S24 in January next year, which is unlike with recent Galaxy S Unpacked events that happened in February. While the company has not confirmed any details or information about the event, a leaked teaser has revealed the exact time of the keynote alongside a hint of Galaxy AI.
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These past weeks have seen the Internet flooded with Galaxy S24 leaks. This is not surprising at all considering the flagship trio is expected to be announced by Samsung in January 2024. Following initial renders of the range that we spotted earlier this December, a set of official marketing images of the smallest vanilla Galaxy S24 model in its four colorways have appeared, confirming the numerous changes that are due.
Samsung’s vanilla Galaxy S23 (review) debuted with an updated 50 MP sensor that helms the rear triple camera in the device. Despite having a lower resolution compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200 MP, the camera proved to be a solid shooter. It was reported earlier the upcoming Galaxy S24 will use the same sensor, but a fresh rumor suggests the same sensor will see action in 2025’s Galaxy S25.
Samsung is one of the prominent mobile manufacturers to offer a self-repair program for its customers. Following the launch of its DIY repair initiative in 2022, the South Koreans announced it is expanding this initiative to more countries that will support the latest Galaxy models, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 as the first foldable phones to come under the umbrella.