Google has finally put the finishing touches on Android 13 and started rolling it out on supported Pixel phones (Pixel 4 series and above, note that updated Pixel 6 models cannot roll back to v12). Of course, Pixel phones are privileged when it comes to upgrading speed. Other manufacturers have also started recruiting testers for their Android 13 implementations: Xiaomi, OnePlus, vivo and iQOO and others. You can check out our hands-on ColorOS 13 review for Oppo’s take on the new operating system.
The other big news this week is the report that Apple will unveil the new iPhone 14 series on September 7 (with sales starting on the 16th). This hasn’t been officially confirmed, but by Bloomberg Mark Gurman has good experience in analyzing Apple’s moves. The iPhone 13 series was announced on September 14, so the timing isn’t too surprising. Gurman also reported that Apple wants to show more ads in its proprietary apps on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Samsung finally started pre-booking the new foldable Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 in India this week (it hadn’t even announced their pricing before). The local branch has already announced that over 50,000 leaflets have been pre-booked in the first 12 hours. Fans in India can also pre-book the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Watch5 series in advance.
Bad news came from India this week too: nothing raised the price of its phone (1).
Several new live phones were presented this week, Poco, Oppo, Realme, Lenovo and Motorola. Lenovo launched the Legion Y70 gaming phone powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Motorola unveiled the Edge (2022) for the US market, the first phone with the Dimensity 1050 (check out T-Mobile’s offering if you’re interested ) and the Moto Tab G62 for India.
In other news, WhatsApp has finally released a native desktop app for Windows and macOS (a beta version, but nonetheless). And since ads were a bit of a topic this week, one developer found that Netflix’s ad-supported tier won’t allow you to download content for offline viewing.
The new version has just come out of Google’s oven.
The interface is based on Android 13, almost 60 devices will receive it by the end of the first half of 2023.
The new line-up will be available on Friday 16 September.
Apple is looking to expand its advertising earnings.
A two-day promotional event offers cashback (or bonus trade-in credit), free and discounted accessories, and discounts on Care + and Galaxy Watch4 Classic.
The launch in India took place a week later than the rest of the world, Samsung revealed the prices of the new leaflets only this Tuesday.
Now it starts at INR33.999.
The launch has already begun.
The phone is already making its first flash sale in Indonesia. It’s similar to the Y33t, for example, but with faster charging and a 90Hz refresh rate for the display.
The two smartphones have impressive selfie cams and color-changing rear panels.
The cameras of the Indian version of the Poco M4 5G have been downgraded.
It carries identical specs to the Reno7 launched earlier this year.
It is available in Wi-Fi only and LTE versions.
The phone works with Dimensity 810.
The total battery capacity is 40mAh.
The phone comes with a 50MP camera and some gaming features.
It is a version of the Y77e announced last week.
The chipset offers blazing fast 5G mmWave connectivity. Additionally, this phone has wireless charging for its 5,000mAh battery.
It is available in Wi-Fi only and LTE versions.
All three are available for pre-order in Malaysia.
Native desktop apps will improve speed and efficiency on their respective operating systems.
The ad-supported plan is expected to debut in early 2023.
Those on the RTX 3080 level of the service can access the option through a Chrome or Edge browser.
The $ 250 mini drone will continue to be sold on its website.
It looks like two versions each of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Only pros are likely to have UWB.
The update improves the stability of the GPS. This was unexpected as the S8 series received its supposed final update a year ago.
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