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- Sharp Aquos R9 pro unveiled with a giant 1/0.98" sensor, plus a 1/1.56" 65mm tele camera - GSMArena.com newswww.gsmarena.com Sharp Aquos R9 pro unveiled with a giant 1/0.98" sensor, plus a 1/1.56" 65mm tele camera
The phone will be available in Japan first (this December), but will expand to several other markets later on. Sharp just announced a pro version of the...
Their previous flagship the R8s pro only gets 2 OS updates which is a deal breaker for me.
- Smartphone photography has moved on, but Samsung is still stuck in 2021www.androidauthority.com Smartphone photography has moved on, but Samsung is still stuck in 2021
Smartphone camera hardware has made major strides in the last few years, but you might not know it if you have a Samsung phone.
- Xiaomi 15 unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Elite, massive 5,400mAh batterym.gsmarena.com Xiaomi 15 unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Elite, massive 5,400mAh battery
There are several special editions of this model - some with crocodile leather and a diamond, others with all the colors that you can think of.
> Today is the day for Xiaomi to unveil its new flagships – and to our surprise, it unveiled three new models. It turned out that the third module is just a special edition of the small Xiaomi 15, which brings no less than 20 color options to choose from. The regular 15 is available in a good number of colors too, but that’s not what you’re interested in, is it?
> Xiaomi managed to fit a massive 5,400mAh battery with the Silicon-Carbon tech that has been gaining popularity recently. For reference, the Xiaomi 14 had a 4,610mAh battery.
> The display remains at 6.36”. It’s not tiny, but the 15 is smaller than most Androids. This is a flat OLED panel with 1,200 x 2,670px resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The peak brightness has been boosted a bit to 3,200 nits (up from 3,000 nits) with DC dimming to dial it down. And we know that some of you have been waiting for this one – the new model uses an ultrasonic fingerprint reader.
> The display is protected by Xiaomi Dragon Crystal glass for the first time, which is 10x tougher than the Gorilla Glass Victus used by the Xiaomi 14 (says Xiaomi’s internal lab). The phone’s frame is made out of high-strength aluminum alloy that has 33% higher bending resistance. Naturally, the phone is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
> The camera system has a few changes, but few actual upgrades. It is a triple 50MP setup once again. The main camera uses the Light Fusion 900 sensor from OmniVision (sometimes mistranslated as Light Hunter), a 1/1.31” sensor with 1.2µm pixels. The 23mm lens has a bright f/1.62 aperture and OIS. Xiaomi promises that 5x lossless zoom (120mm) is possible with this camera.
> The Xiaomi 15 is available for pre-order in China now through the company’s online store, proper sales start on October 31. The base 12/256GB model costs CNY 4,500 (which converts to $630/€585/₹53,000). There are a few more versions going all the way up to 16GB/1TB, check the table below.
Xiaomi 15 12GB/256GB CNY 4,500 12GB/512GB CNY 4,800 16GB/512GB CNY 5,000 16GB/1TB CNY 5,500 Diamond Edition CNY 6,000 Custom Edition (16GB/512GB) CNY 5,000
> Wait, Diamond Edition? And that’s not even the special edition we mentioned in the beginning. The vanilla Xiaomi 15 has a glass back and comes in Lilac, Green, Black and White versions. There’s also the Silver Edition.
> The Diamond Edition switches over to crocodile-grain leather for the back and has an actual 57 facet diamond embedded on the side. The camera island is also given a sparkly texture. This edition is available in Elephant Gray, Orange and Glacier White. This is a limited edition, so it won’t be around forever and we don’t know whether it will be available outside of China.
> This brings us to the Xiaomi 15 Custom Edition. The back panel offers an impressive palette of 20 colors to choose from. They are paired with two paint jobs for the aluminum frame (high gloss PVD). The Custom Edition is available only in a 16/512GB configuration.
- Google and Apple are making HDR photos work better on Android and iOSwww.androidauthority.com Google and Apple are making HDR photos work better on Android and iOS
Google and Apple are adopting a standard that will make it easier for HDR photos to be shared on all apps and platforms.
Google and Apple are adopting a standard that will make it easier for HDR photos to be shared on all apps and platforms.
- This is why I still use an Android custom ROM in 2024www.androidauthority.com This is why I still use an Android custom ROM in 2024
A custom ROM allows you to extend the life of your Android phone, but does it come with risks in 2024 and why isn't it more popular?
- OnePlus 13 confirmed with big battery and wireless magnetic chargingm.gsmarena.com OnePlus 13 confirmed with big battery and wireless magnetic charging
The company will launch a set of charging products, including a 100W power bank. OnePlus 13 is coming with a 6,000 mAh battery, the company confirmed in...
> OnePlus 13 is coming with a 6,000 mAh battery, the company confirmed in its latest teaser. This will be the brand's first flagship with such a battery capacity and is over 10% more than what the predecessor had.
> We also learned that it will keep the 100W SuperVOOC wired charging, but the 50W wireless charging will work with a magnetic attachment.
> The new phone will arrive on October 31, and we'll also see some power accessories on stage – a magnetic power bank with 5,000 mAh capacity, a wireless charger with a cooling fan, a 100W SuperVOOC power bank, and a brand new 120W GaN adapter.
> The OnePlus 13 will get a line of official cases that old-school brand fans will love. We are looking at two wooden options and a sandstone variant. It seems like OnePlus will also launch a branded cup for beverages for its really hardcore fans.
> The launch of the phone is in three days, and so far, we learned it will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 24 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage. Camera-wise, there is a revamped setup with a 50 MP multi-prism telephoto shooter while sticking to a familiar design.
- Google may let you resize Quick Settings tiles in Android 16www.androidauthority.com Google may let you resize Quick Settings tiles in Android 16
Android 16 could let you resize Quick Settings tiles, but you'll only be able to pick between two different sizes.
Android 16 could let you resize Quick Settings tiles, but you'll only be able to pick between two different sizes.
- Google quietly fixed the biggest problem with Quick Share for Windowswww.androidauthority.com Google quietly fixed the biggest problem with Quick Share for Windows
Tired of slow file transfer speeds? Quick Share for Windows no longer needs your Windows PC and Android phone to be on the same network.
> > > Tired of slow file transfer speeds? Quick Share for Windows no longer needs your Windows PC and Android phone to be on the same network. > >
- iQOO Z9s Pro hands-on reviewwww.gsmarena.com iQOO Z9s Pro hands-on review
We used the iQOO Z9s Pro for about a month, and here's how it performed in all departments. iQOO expanded the Z9 series by introducing two 's' models,...
- Google Pixel Watch 5 might be getting a custom Tensor chipwww.androidauthority.com Google Pixel Watch 5 might be getting a custom Tensor chip
Google might be might be putting a custom wearable Tensor chip in its upcoming Pixel Watch 5 - and we've got specs
> > > Google might be might be putting a custom wearable Tensor chip in its upcoming Pixel Watch 5 - and we've got specs > >
- Android 16 could let apps show Dynamic Island-like notificationswww.androidauthority.com Android 16 could let apps show Dynamic Island-like notifications
Android 16 could add a new API that lets apps create Rich Ongoing Notifications, reminiscent of the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
Android 16 could add a new API that lets apps create Rich Ongoing Notifications, reminiscent of the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
- Lawnchair - Android Launcher has early access release on play store.play.google.com Lawnchair - Apps on Google Play
The customizable Pixel Launcher — no clever tagline needed.
I've been using the releases from github for a while, but this is a great step towards availability for many.
- SmartTube for Android? (sponsorblock + signed into YT)
Background: In my quest to migrate from iOS to Android, I’m searching for a way to watch YouTube on my phone, with SponsorBlock (no ads or sponsorship segments), while also signed into Google so that when I switch from android device to desktop computer or SmartTube on my TV, videos I’ve already watched are marked watched.
On my smart TV, the SmartTube app checks both boxes—incorporates SponsorBlock and enables me to sign into my Google account, with usability enhancements to boot. On my desktop computer, Firefox w/ SponsorBlock extension meets my needs just fine.
From digging around android forums, I gather there are several apps that incorporate SponsorBlock (e.g. various invidious/piped clients), but do not have the ability to log into Google. I understand the premise is to protect users’ privacy from Google, but in my case, I actually want to be signed in.
On my android device I’ve tried various Firefox forks with SponsorBlock extension (Fennec, Mull), but in all cases, the SponsorBlock extension does not pull any segments even though I know they exist (verified on another device).
Has anyone else gotten sponsorblock + signed into google working on an android device? If so, how? Thanks in advance!
- This is our best look yet at Samsung's delayed Android 15 update9to5google.com This is our best look yet at Samsung's delayed Android 15 update [Video]
A hands-on video offers the best look yet at Samsung's heavily delayed Android 15 update, One UI 7, on a Galaxy S24 Ultra.
A hands-on video offers the best look yet at Samsung's heavily delayed Android 15 update, One UI 7, on a Galaxy S24 Ultra.
- Oxygen OS 15 adds a new Simple Mode that makes it easier to use your OnePlus phonewww.androidauthority.com Oxygen OS 15 adds a new Simple Mode that makes it easier to use your OnePlus phone
OxygenOS 15 adds a new feature called Simple Mode that makes everything larger and louder, making OnePlus phones easier to use.
OxygenOS 15 adds a new feature called Simple Mode that makes everything larger and louder, making OnePlus phones easier to use.
- I just updated to Android 15: Here are 9 features you should check outwww.androidcentral.com I just updated to Android 15: Here are 9 features you should check out
So many new features, but these are my favorites.
Some of these features are foldable only and Atleast one that that's more a bug than a feature(read: deeper Gemini integration). Either case, I can only hope how individual OEMs apply them onto their skins
- Hands-on: OnePlus packs Android 15 with AI, smooth animations, and makes its best feature better9to5google.com Hands-on: OnePlus packs Android 15 with AI, smooth animations, and makes its best feature better
OnePlus has packed its Android 15 update, OxygenOS 15, with new animations, AI features, and one big new addition as well.
> > > OnePlus has just announced its Android 15 update, OxygenOS 15, which delivers new features and other upgrades, and it certainly delivers on being remarkably smooth. > >
- Samsung phone users exposed to EoP attacks, Google warnswww.theregister.com Samsung phone users exposed to EoP attacks, Google warns
Don't ignore this nasty zero day exploit says TAG
- Android 15 update is bricking some Pixel 6 deviceswww.androidpolice.com Android 15 update is bricking some Pixel 6 devices
If you have a Pixel 6, updating to Android 15 might be a risky move right now
- The Android 15 update for Pixel devices is causing unexpected bricking of Pixel 6 devices.
- Users report their Pixel 6 becoming completely unresponsive, with troubleshooting methods yielding no results.
- The issue might be related to the Private Space on Android 15, but further investigation is needed.
- Android 16 will make it easier to find the right Quick Settings tilewww.androidauthority.com Android 16 will make it easier to find the right Quick Settings tile
Android 16 may organize Quick Settings tiles into distinct categories like accessibility, connectivity, and privacy. Here's a first look.
Android 16 may organize Quick Settings tiles into distinct categories like accessibility, connectivity, and privacy. Here's a first look.
- Huawei’s HarmonyOS NEXT launch marks a divorce from Androidwww.theregister.com Huawei’s HarmonyOS NEXT launch marks a divorce from Android
Another step toward tech independence for China – on the day Tim Cook came to town
- Exclusive: Here’s how Google is making it easier for Android devices to get 7 years of updateswww.androidauthority.com Exclusive: Here’s how Google is making it easier for Android devices to get 7 years of updates
Google's new Longevity GRF program makes it easier for chipset vendors to support 7 years of Android updates. Here's how.
Google's new Longevity GRF program makes it easier for chipset vendors to support 7 years of Android updates. Here's how.
- Report: Arm cancels Qualcomm’s instruction set, IP license for chip design9to5google.com Report: Arm cancels Qualcomm’s instruction set, IP license for chip design
The dispute between Qualcomm and Arm has escalated with the latter canceling Qualcomm’s ability to use the instruction set for designing chips.
The dispute between Qualcomm and Arm has escalated with the latter canceling Qualcomm’s ability to use the instruction set for designing chips.
- Boox announces Palma 2 with fingerprint sensor and Android 139to5google.com Boox announces Palma 2 with fingerprint sensor and Android 13
Boox today announced a new generation of its phone-sized e-reader with the Palma 2. The Boox Palma 2 has the same 6.13-inch display...
Boox today announced a new generation of its phone-sized e-reader with the Palma 2.
- Analysis of CVE-2024-26926A Linux kernel bug in the Binder component primarily affecting Android devices labeled as EoPgithub.com LinuxKernel-nday/CVE-2024-26926/CVE_2024_26926_Analysis.pdf at main · MaherAzzouzi/LinuxKernel-nday
Linux Kernel N-day Exploit/Analysis. Contribute to MaherAzzouzi/LinuxKernel-nday development by creating an account on GitHub.
- Exynos 1580 unveiled with Cortex-A720 cores, double the GPU hardwarem.gsmarena.com Exynos 1580 unveiled with Cortex-A720 cores, double the GPU hardware
It uses ARMv9 cores, so A720 and A520 instead of A78 and A55. Also, the RDNA 3 GPU has two Work Group Processors, though performance hasn't doubled.
cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/28192103
> > The CPU of the Exynos 1580 moves to a three-cluster design with one prime Cortex-A720 core (2.9GHz), three big A720 cores (2.6GHz) and four A520 (1.95GHz). This alone represents a major performance boost compared to the 1480, which used ARMv8 cores. > > > The GPU is based on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture, now featuring two Work Group Processors – up from just one on the 1480 (the Exynos 2400 has six). Samsung says that maximum performance is up by 37% while performance at the same power level as the 1480 is up by 20%. This GPU also increases the GL2 cache. > > > The NPU delivers 14.7 TOPS of performance. The 1380 had just 4.9 TOPS, while the 1480 went up to... Samsung doesn’t say. However, both the 1480 and 1580 NPUs are described as “6K MAC”, so presumably there’s no difference. The spec sheet does say the new NPU has an increased cache capacity of 2MB, but the effects of that will only be known after benchmarks. > > > Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset > Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset > > > The new chip supports LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Connectivity is mostly the same with 5G (both sub-6GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E (ax) and Bluetooth 5.4. There is no AV1 decoder. > > | | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1580 > | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | > | Node | 4nm EUV | 4nm EUV | > | CPU (prime) | - | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz | > | CPU (big) | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.75GHz | 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz | > | CPU (small) | 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | > | GPU | Xclipse 530 RDNA 3, 1x WGP | Xclipse 540 RDNA 3, 2x WGP | > | NPU | 6K MAC | 6K MAC (14.7 TOPS) | > | RAM | LPDDR4X, LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | > | Storage | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | > | Screen | 1080p+ @ 144Hz | 1080p+ @ 144Hz | > | Camera | 200MP, 4K @ 60fps | 200MP, 4K @ 60fps | > | 5G | NR (5.1Gbps down, 1.28Gbps up) mmWave (4.84Gbps down, 0.92Gbps up) | NR (5.1Gbps down, 1.28Gbps up) mmWave (4.84Gbps down, 0.92Gbps up) | > | 4G | Cat. 18 (6CC 1.2Gbps down, 2CC 211Mbps up) | Cat. 18 (6CC 1.2Gbps down, 2CC 211Mbps up) | > | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E | > | Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
- Exclusive: Huge Pixel 10 and 11 leak reveals Google Tensor is following in the iPhone's footstepswww.androidauthority.com Exclusive: Huge Pixel 10 and 11 leak reveals Google Tensor is following in the iPhone's footsteps
The Pixel 11's Tensor G6 will use the same TSMC N3P process node as Apple's A19, while Tensor G5 gets N3E.
- Red Magic teases new phones with close to 7" displays, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Editionm.gsmarena.com Red Magic teases new phones with close to 7" displays, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Edition - GSMArena.com news
Red Magic teases new phones with close to 7" displays, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Edition - GSMArena.com news
> Leakster Digital Chat Station reports that the Red Magic 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ will have a flat, high-resolution screen that is “about 7 inches” in size. This with an under display camera, just like other recent models from the company.
> And here’s the kicker – the Red Magic 10 Ultra will have a 7+ inch screen, according to DCS. It might measure 7.5 inches, but exact dimensions are just a guess for now. Anyway, a 7+ inch display on a non-foldable phone means that the device will be huge.
> Red Magic also teases that the upcoming models will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite “Extreme Edition”. We don’t know what that means – in the past, Red Magic has used overclocked versions of Qualcomm’s chips. But the 8 Elite already runs at a bonkers 4.32GHz, is there really room to go higher? Maybe, Red Magic phones have active cooling, after all, so they don’t have the same heat dissipation limits as other phones.
- This $1,000 foldable (Tecno Phantom V Fold 2) is far better than I ever anticipated9to5google.com This $1,000 foldable is far better than I ever anticipated
There aren't many "cheap" foldable phones but the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 hits the mark while being more impressive that it ought to be.
> > > There aren't many "cheap" foldable phones but the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 hits the mark while being more impressive that it ought to be. > >
- Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 rolling out to Pixel9to5google.com Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 rolling out to Pixel
Google today released what should be the last major release of the Android 15 QPR1 preview cycle with Beta 3 for Pixel devices...
Google today released what should be the last major release of the Android 15 QPR1 preview cycle with Beta 3 for Pixel devices ahead of the December launch. It comes almost six weeks since the last release with no patch in-between despite some outstanding bugs.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite may bring UWB to a lot more Android phones9to5google.com Snapdragon 8 Elite may bring UWB to a lot more Android phones
Android phones haven't fully adopted UWB over the years, but with Snapdragon 8 Elite directly supporting the connectivity, that could change.
Android phones haven't fully adopted UWB over the years, but with Snapdragon 8 Elite directly supporting the connectivity, that could change.
- Exclusive: Google Pixel 9a to Feature 48MP Camerawww.androidheadlines.com Exclusive: Google Pixel 9a to Feature 48MP Camera
We're back with yet another Pixel 9a exclusive. Here are some Google Pixel 9a camera specs for you to chew through.
> > > The Google Pixel 9a is getting a redesign for 2025, complete with a flat camera module, as we’ve already shown off. Now, we also see that Google is changing up the cameras a bit this year. It is ditching the 64-megapixel primary sensor for a 48-megapixel sensor. It’s likely the same sensor that is included in the rest of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. > >
- Customizable HMD phone lets the symbiote in for Venom: The Last Dance releasewww.hmd.com Customizable HMD phone lets the symbiote in for Venom: The Last Dance release
Venom: The Last Dance hits cinemas on October 25th. To mark the US release, we’ve created an outfit for the customizable HMD Fusion smartphone that pays homage to the alien symbiote.
> The two-way connection between HMD Fusion and Smart Outfits1 opens up all sorts of possibilities. Human Mobile Devices teamed up with Venom: The Last Dance to create a conceptual outfit that explores those possibilities. With its dark, dripping visual effect and change of notification sounds, The Venom: The Last Dance outfits pay homage to one of the most iconic antiheroes from the world of comic books.
> VP of Design at HMD, Raun Forsyth, explains. “Using electromagnetic arrays and ferrofluid, we’ve created a mesmerizing effect where the inky liquid dances across the back of the phone.”
> Just as the symbiote changes its host, the Venom: The Last Dance outfits make changes to the phone itself. The interface gets a dark-looking overhaul, and lines from the new movie take the place of default notifications sounds, like “Who sent this?” when a message is received, and “Eddie, the time has come,” as an alarm sound. These bespoke outfits to celebrate the arrival of the Venom: The Last Dance cinematic release will not be available to purchase.