CR: Components for $1,199 iPhone 15 Pro Max cost $502

Counterpoint Research published its BoM (bill of materials) for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, priced at $1,199. According to the report, components for the base 256 GB model are $502, with the A17 processor and the new telephoto camera bringing an increase over the predecessor.

The analysts revealed the BoM cost is $37.7 higher than last year's iPhone 14 Pro Max with 256 GB, also launched with a $1,199 price tag.

New Max vs. old Max

The analysts said the A17 Pro chip is $30 more expensive than the A16 Bionic, mostly because it is made on the 3nm process technology.

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Realme GT Neo 6 to have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, cost $275

Realme GT5 Pro is going to be a mighty flagship, but the GT series is getting one more addition, according to the latest leak. The Realme GT Neo 6 is reportedly in the works, and the phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and an aluminum frame. The price of this phone would be below CNY2,000, which is just $275. Obviously phones are cheaper in China than in the West, but this still the lowest price point for that Qualcomm chip.

Realme GT5

We believe we already saw the GT Neo 6, and it looked a lot like the GT5, which also has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Interestingly enough, the...


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Oppo details next-gen Hasselblad camera system for Find X7 series

Oppo held its annual photography forum keynote today where we got some interesting news regarding the company’s upcoming imaging plans. The next-gen Hasselblad HyperTone camera system will debut on the Oppo Find X7 series and Oppo went into detail about its new development. We also got confirmation that the upcoming Oppo Reno 11 series and OnePlus 12 will feature the same image system as the Find X7.

Oppo talked about its efforts in developing the all-new HyperTone Image Engine which uses computational photography to tackle distortion and other common mobile photography hurdles. The...


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Huawei Watch GT4 update brings better sleep tracking

Huawei introduced the Watch GT4 about two months ago with HarmonyOS 4 out of the box. Today, units started receiving an update that optimizes two major features - sleep tracking and the cycle calendar.

The update version is 4.0.0.122 (C00M02) and is 45.90 MB in size. Users from all over the globe should be receiving the package, which can be found in the Huawei Health app -> Devices -> Huawei Watch GT4 -> Firmware Update.

Huawei Watch GT4 changelog

The Watch GT4 not only tracks sleeping but also Sleep breathing, but the reports don't say much, as we found out in our review, so...


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Introducing: GSMArena Battery Life Test 2.0 and the new Active Use Score

It was 12 years ago on this day that we introduced our original Battery life test. The first-ever device to get the GSMArena Endurance Rating was the Nokia N9. To give you an idea of how long ago that was, it was the same year the iPhone 4S was introduced, and Apple brought Siri for the very first time.

Back then, the landscape of mobile technology was vastly different. Social networks on mobile were in their infancy, 4G wasn't widespread, and online videos weren't as popular as today.

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Samsung unveils Gauss - its own generative AI that's coming to the Galaxy S24

Samsung announced its own generative AI model, called Gauss. The on-device AI model consists of Samsung Gauss Language, Samsung Gauss Code, and Samsung Gauss Image - each part tailored for its specific task.

Samsung Gauss Language is a generative language model that can compose emails, summarize documents, and translate content. It can also enable smarter device control (think Google Home or Amazon Alexa).

Samsung Gauss Code uses the coding assistant code.i, which allows developers to code easily and quickly, perform code description and test case generation.

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Samsung Galaxy A25 leaks in official-looking renders

We first saw the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A25 in leaked CAD-based renders all the way back in June, and today we're back with a new set of renders of the device. These look like they could be official renders leaked from Samsung itself, but of course we can't know for sure.

Still, if they are, then they're more reliable than the CAD-based ones, as they can give you a more accurate impression of the phone's looks. Not that anything about its looks is likely to surprise you.

Samsung Galaxy A25 leaked renders

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Samsung starts selling its S Pen Creator Edition for $99 in the US

Samsung is now selling its top-of-the-line S Pen in the States for $99.99. The S Pen Creator Edition, which has been on sale in Europe since it was announced, brings a few notable improvements over other S Pen models.

For starters, it's bigger and more comfortable for both drawing and writing. It supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity (the same as the S23 Ultra's S Pen) but adds a 60° tilt angle for a better drawing experience.

The S Pen Creator Edition

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Xiaomi Redmi 13C listed on Amazon ahead of launch

The yet-to-be official Redmi 13C appeared on Amazon ahead of its announcement. The upcoming device looks similar to the recently launched Poco C65 but it does come with some specs changes – namely in the chipset and front-facing camera departments. Also, in light of this being an early Amazon listing, take the specs with a grain of salt.

Redmi 13C listing on Amazon

Redmi 13C is listed with a 6.74-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 5MP front-facing camera housed inside a waterdrop notch. Unfortunately, the listing does not mention the refresh rate.

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Apple is working on a new battery tech to boost endurance and charging speed

Even though Apple normally signs external companies for manufacturing, it tries to do as much of the engineering and design in-house. And according to ETnews the company's latest research and development efforts are aimed toward the battery of the iPhone.

The report suggets Apple is experimenting with new materials for the cathodes - nickel, cobalt, manganese and aluminum. The new approach will also see the silicon content increase substantially. Silicon expands when it heats up during charging, but Apple has found a way to mitigate the issue.

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Honor confirms MagicOS 8 beta testing starts later this month

Honor launched its MagicOS 7 interface almost a year ago and now the maker is readying a successor with the upcoming MagicOS 8 release. A new post on the Honor community forum in China confirms that Honor will start closed beta testing MagicOS 8 for Magic5 series and Magic V2 owners. The interesting bit is that the beta will include support for Google Play services.

Honor MagicOS 8 closed beta recruitment post (machine translated from Chinese)

Owners of the Magic5 series and Magic V2 devices in China who would like to test out the MagicOS 8 closed beta can sign up from the...


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Apple says there won't be a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon

Last week Apple unveiled the revamped 24-inch iMac with the M3 chip, and rumors have been swirling for a while about the company also releasing a 27-inch version with its latest silicon.

Today, however, the company decided to uncharacteristically issue a statement about a rumor, unfortunately denying it outright. According to Apple PR representative Starlayne Meza, there won't be a 27" iMac with an M-series chip, fullstop.

For those who think the 24" iMac's screen is too small, Apple recommends pairing a 27" Studio Display with a Mac Studio or Mac Mini, but of course that means you...


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Samsung launches Toy Story cases for Galaxy Buds FE in Korea

The Galaxy Buds FE are Samsung’s most recently launched wireless earbuds and buyers in Korea can now pick up a limited-edition case inspired by Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. The Toy Story cases for the Galaxy Buds FE are available in two designs inspired by Lotso Bear and Hamm and are available in South Korea via local online marketplace G Market

Galaxy Buds FE Toy Story cases

The Lotso Bear case is priced at KRW 39,600 ($30) while the Hamm case is KRW 36,300 ($28). Buds FE and the new cases will cost a combined KRW 125,900 ($97) but there’s an early bird price until November 29...


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Sony Xperia 1 V gets Android 14 with Video Creator, improved Bokeh mode

Sony just started seeding the Android 14 update to the Xperia 1 V. The firmware brings the improved Bokeh mode from the Xperia 5 V, as well as the new Video Creator app. Sony announced the Video Creator app as part of Android 14, though it did previously release it for Xperia 1 V users as a downloadable app.

The Bokeh mode is Sony's Portrait mode and was much more impressive on the Xperia 5 V so it's great news that Sony has brought it over to the 1 V.

The Video Creator app is a neat app that's also available on the Xperia 5 V - it lets you create videos automatically (music...


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The Huawei P70 will reportedly use an in-house image sensor for its cameras

With the introduction of the Mate 60 series Huawei resumed the manufacture of 5G-capable HiSilicon Kirin chipsets for use in its smartphones. Now it seems that the company plans to swap another chip with an in-house design, the image sensor.

Huawei has long been using Sony sensors in its phones, a peculiar design with two yellow sub-pixels instead of two greens. However, leakster Fixed Focus Digital reports that Sony and Huawei have not renewed their contract – and that Huawei doesn’t have any more Sony sensors in its inventory.

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