Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 (review) and Galaxy Z Flip 5 (review), and this means the spotlight is now focused on Galaxy S24 that could debut in February next year. Congruent with this are more rumors and leaks that have surfaced concerning the series. In particular, the smallest of the Galaxy S24 trio will reportedly feature an upgraded battery that is similar to the Galaxy S24+.
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Whispers of the iPhone Ultra first surfaced last year with the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max speculated to be replaced by the iPhone 15 Ultra. Since then, the idea of an Ultra suffix has not taken off. However, a fresh rumor has now lent weight and revived the possibility of Apple launching its first Ultra-branded iPhone next month.
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Samsung updated its clamshell foldable smartphone for 2023 with a very important change. After testing the Galaxy Z Flip 5, we put it face-to-face with its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in a direct comparison of features, price, design, performance, camera, battery life, and more. Let’s check how big were the changes!
We’ve tested Samsung’s new range of foldable smartphones. In this comparison, we tell you how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 stacks up against its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Are the new features enough to justify buying the new model? What are the differences between the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4? Is Samsung’s old foldable smartphone still competitive in 2023? We tell you all!
The Xiaomi 14 series, which includes the Xiaomi 14 Ultra as the company’s premier camera flagship, is expected to be available internationally. These speculations have been further bolstered by eagle-eyed observers who spotted two model numbers in the IMEI database through a GSM Association entry, suggesting both a Chinese and a global version of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra handset.
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Following the leaked specifcations and alleged mockups of Motorola’s upcoming Moto G54 (which could also be known as the 2024 Moto G in the US), a new set of official-looking images of the budget Android device has surfaced. Based on what it looks like, the Moto G54 could offer minimal exterior changes over its predecessor.
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Similar to last year’s Pixel fall event, Google is expected to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in October. Most of the duo’s specifications have been more or less revealed, including updated camera components. Apart from the hardware, it appears there are major changes coming to the Google Pixel camera interface as well.
Samsung has long been developing sensors for camera phones. The company’s first 200 MP sensor debuted with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra last year before they eventually launched an upgraded component with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung might already be testing its next-gen camera sensors even with more megapixels.
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Apple is also affected by the current inflation that is sweeping across the world, not to mention the decreased interest in buying a new smartphone every single year. As Apple analyst Jeff Pu announced in an annual report, Cupertino will adjust the production of the Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Pro to 77 million units. This is a marked reduction based on a June report from ITHome that pointed to approximately 89 million units.
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Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 in February, meaning we’re already halfway to seeing its successor, the Galaxy S24. As for the Galaxy S24 Ultra model, it has been leaked a few times, even suggesting it would sport a titanium frame. The same reliable source is updating that Samsung could still keep the weight unchanged from the Galaxy S23 Ultra (review) despite the new and heavier material.