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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It appears that Samsung would stick with a measly 8 GB RAM on the Galaxy S24. A reliable tipster suggests the base models of the Galaxy S24, including the premium Galaxy S24 Ultra, won’t get any promising memory upgrade, which has stagnated for many years.
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One of the major new features on the iPhone 15 is the Action Button, which has replaced the mute switch in the Pro models. Basically, the new button offers programmable actions to trigger select shortcuts. It is heavily rumored that the entire iPhone 16 line will feature an Action Button, but now a fresh report speculates this is an upgraded version with added functionality comparable to Apple’s Touch ID.
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While Nothing is a fairly new brand in the smartphone world, it has already established its name via its unique device designs, such as transparent smartphones and headphones. A fresh leak has surfaced suggesting the UK startup may be working on a cheaper version of the Nothing Phone (2), dubbed the Phone (2a).
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5 (review) and Galaxy Z Fold 5 (review) a few months ago, and their successors are not expected to appear until the second half of 2024. However, rumors surrounding the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 have started to pick up steam. The latest report indicated Samsung might introduce the most significant change in its foldable catalog: the display.
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OnePlus has already informed us that it plans to present the OnePlus 12 on Tuesday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. local time. The company is currently using the time until the launch to provide initial preliminary information about its flagship smartphone. The Oppo subsidiary has now announced that the AMOLED display will have a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits, which represents a new peak value in the world of smartphones.
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OnePlus 12 is one of the most anticipated smartphones to hit the end of 2023. Following numerous teasers, OnePlus has set the official date on when the OnePlus 12 will be announced. Before we arrive at the special day, here’s everything you need to learn about the flagship device, from specs and features to price and availability.