Samsung releases One UI 6 update for the Galaxy S23 series in the US

Samsung is finally ready with the US One UI 6 update for the Galaxy S23 series, nearly two weeks after the firmware was issued to European users.

It seems Samsung needed more time to iron out some early bugs and bring the firmware up to the November security patch - you'll remember EU units got bumped to the October patch.

T-Mobile users in the US are reporting on Reddit that they're receiving the One UI 6 update. It's around 3.3GBs. It seems the update hasn't reached Verizon or AT&T units just yet.

The firmware update, source: Reddit

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Steam Deck OLED is here with HDR and better battery life

Valve launched the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC back in 2021, and now it's finally time for a refresh. The new Steam Deck OLED is here, and the name gives away its main upgrade. No more LCD screens, you get an OLED this time around, with HDR support no less, and the capability to go up to 1,000 nits in brightness while of course showing the deep blacks OLEDs are known for.

The Steam Deck OLED will become available on November 16 at 10 AM Pacific. You can get one with 512GB of storage for $549/€569, or with 1TB for $649/€679. The 256GB LCD model has also received a price cut to...


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Sony sees slumping revenues despite strong PS5 demand

Sony Group published its financial report for the period ending on September 30 and its operating profit was down 29% compared to the same time last year. Sony reported JPY 263 billion ($1.74 billion) in profits as the company saw disappointing performance across its image sensor and chip divisions.

Quarterly revenues stood at JPY 2.8 trillion ($18.5 billion) which represents an 8% increase compared to the values for 2022. Chip profits are down by 37% due to higher expenses and slumping imaging sensor sales while the Entertainment, Technology and Services segment is also down by 9%...


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Xiaomi Redmi 13C officially announced

It appears that Xiaomi will introduce the Redmi 13 series starting from the bottom and moving up. The Redmi 13C is now officially the first member as the entry-level phone went on sale in Nigeria.

We know that it will also arrive in other countries, as evidenced by this Amazon US listing from a few days ago.

The Redmi 13C looks similar to the Poco C65 but has some differences. The Redmi 13C packs a 9nm Helio G99 with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM. There's either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The display is a 6.74-inch LCD with 90Hz refresh rate.

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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

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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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