Apart from the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro that Apple is expected to introduce next year, a next-generation iPhone SE might also debut some time in 2025. While we’re more than a year away from that timeline, interesting details have begun to spring forward. The latest concerns a new report indicating the iPhone SE 4 will feature the iPhone 14’s battery.
Apart from the Samsung Galaxy S24 which is rumored to feature bigger cooling systems, the new OnePlus 12 is now confirmed to sport a larger vapor chamber in a teardown video from China. The video also revealed the device’s innards, displaying the layout of the wireless charging component which has returned to the OnePlus 12.
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Google just released its December Pixel Feature Drop, which is the last quarterly software update for the year. The Pixel 8 Pro (review) will receive the most features, including Google’s new generative AI tool for mobile known as Gemini Nano. There are also essential enhancements for other Pixel devices like the Pixel Watch and Pixel Tablet. Here’s what’s new in the latest Pixel update.
After many leaks and teasers, OnePlus officially released the OnePlus 12 in China yesterday. This launch confirmed many of the phone’s specifications and features, along with its price in China. It’s common for the global version of the phone to have some changes. However, can we use the Chinese pricing of the OnePlus 12 to estimate its price in global markets?
Google’s Pixel smartphones are considered to be one of the best camera phones that you can buy today. More than just sporting capable hardware as seen in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the incredible photos and videos can also be credited with how well-polished and versatile the camera app in these devices is. Google has since released a major camera update that added a host of new features to older Pixel phones and the Pixel 8 series.
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Following the release of iOS 17.2 Beta 4 last week, Apple has now shipped the Release Candidate or RC version to developers and testers. The latest firmware does give a hint of the new features and changes that might make it to the final version. The final stable update would most likely be rolled out to the public as early as this week or next week.
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Sony has been known for making phenomenal mobile camera sensors. In fact, Apple has used Sony’s IMX sensors on iPhones for many generations, and the iPhone 15 lineup (review) sports the latest generation Sony sensors as well. Apart from the iPhone manufacturer, Samsung might just rely on the Japanese brand’s expertise for the Galaxy S25 that is set to debut next year. This is a major surprise, moving away from its in-house sensors.
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Apple added a new feature on its iPhones and smartwatches called NameDrop, which is a new method to quickly and wirelessly share contact information between users. Now, there are viral posts circulating online because of concern that it poses a security and privacy threat. nextpit tells you what is NameDrop and why you shouldn’t worry about using it. A step-by-step guide on how to deactivate the feature is also available below.
In less than two months, Samsung is highly expected to announce the Galaxy S24. You do not need to wait for that day to arrive to see what’s new, thanks to a series of leaks that continue to pick up steam, confirming many crucial features of the flagship smartphones. New information from these new leaks revealed additional specifications about the trio, including larger thermal systems.
Early next year, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S24. After the flagship trio debuts, fans will also eagerly await the arrival of the mid-range Galaxy A55. Following recently leaked specifications, high-resolution renders of the device have also surfaced, pointing of a welcome change in the design and build.
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