This week Xiaomi said it will not release HyperOS updates to devices with unlocked bootloaders. Additionally, phones running HyperOS will be more difficult to unlock. Currently, to unlock a Xiaomi phone, the company requires you to submit an application via the Windows app and wait a week before you can finally unlock the bootloader. Chinese HyperOS users will be asked to not only wait a week, but also get level 5 on their community forums. Users outside of China will have to wait for an official announcement from Xiaomi on how the new unlocking process will work. Of course, if you lock your device, you will receive the next HyperOS update immediately.

The iQOO 12 series was presented in China. Both phones have Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets, 144Hz displays, and impressive triple cameras on the back. The Pro has a higher-resolution 1440p panel, wireless charging, and a slightly larger 5,100 mAh battery. Both phones will go on sale in China on November 14, with the iQOO 12 Pro starting at CNY 4,999 (€642, INR 57,150) and the iQOO 12 starting at CNY 3,999 (€515, INR 45,700).

MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9300 with four Cortex-X4 cores and four Cortex-A720 cores – there are efficiency cores here. It will be interesting to see how the four ultra-fast X4 cores are cooled and the level of performance the Dimensity 9300 can deliver in real life. We expect the Oppo Find X7 series and vivo X100 series to be among the first to use the new flagship SoC.

We’ve worked very hard over the past few months to revamp our beloved battery test, and we’re proud to announce our Battery Life Test 2.0. Keeping up with the times, the new test focuses on video streaming and gaming, keeping the call test and basic browsing test, albeit with a twist: scrolling web pages and touch input every 3 seconds! The endurance rating is gone, say goodbye to the active user score, an estimate of how long the battery will last if you use the device with a mix of all four activities. A nice feature is that you can adjust the active usage score based on your usage patterns and preferences. We are discontinuing the Endurance classification, and the new name more clearly conveys the change in our approach to battery testing.

You can find the rest of the week’s top stories below!

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE on test

In a beautiful purple color.


Xiaomi phones with unlocked bootloader will not receive HyperOS updates

Xiaomi is also making the unlocking process much more difficult.


The iQOO 12 series brings Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, capable triple camera system

iQOO 12 Pro and iQOO 12 are powerful, beautiful and feature-rich.


Presentation: GSMArena Battery Life Test 2.0 and the new active usage score

The way we use our cell phones has evolved, and so has our new battery life test.


MediaTek Dimensity 9300 announced with big-core CPU only, GPU enhanced with ray tracing

MediaTek’s latest flagship chip is expected to debut on the vivo X100 series.


The Huawei P70 will reportedly use an internal image sensor for its cameras

Huawei previously used sensors made by Sony, but is said to have not renewed the contract.


Samsung Galaxy A25 confirmed to have 25W charging

The phone is now listed by the FCC.


Google and major European operators are calling on the EU to make iMessage a core service on the platform

This will force Apple to make iMessage work well with other RCS.


vivo X100 Pro appears in multiple hands-on images and teaser videos

The X100 series is scheduled to launch on November 13 in China.


Xiaomi Redmi 13C listed on Amazon ahead of launch

It carries a Helio G99 chipset and a 50MP primary camera.


Xiaomi Redmi 13C officially announced

The entry-level phone is now on sale in Nigeria.


JioPhone Prima 4G announced with KaiOS and VoLTE

The device is already on sale at Amazon and Reliance stores.


The Infinix Smart 8 offers 90Hz display and 5,000mAh battery

The device is almost identical to the Tecno Pop 8 launched last month.


Google's November update for the Pixel is out with the reboot loops fix

Many other bug fixes are also included.


Realme GT Neo 6 will have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, costs $275

The phone would have an aluminum frame for exceptional handling.


Samsung announces it

The teaser campaign for the Galaxy S24 series has pretty much begun in earnest now.


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

The firmware will be released gradually.


Apple is working on new battery technology to increase endurance and charging speed

Apple has found a way to improve the battery by using other materials for the cathodes.


OnePlus 12 specifications anticipated and Sony LYT-808 sensor confirmed

Plus, a powerful telephoto lens.


OnePlus Ace 3 flexes Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on Geekbench

The OnePlus PJD110 packs last year’s best Qualcomm SoC and 16GB of RAM.


Google brings generative AI to search in 120 new countries and territories

It’s the biggest expansion yet.


Samsung presents Gauss, its generative AI coming to the Galaxy S24

Features language, code, and image models.


WhatsApp can now hide your IP address during calls

It works by forwarding your call through WhatsApp servers.


Samsung Galaxy A25 leaks in official-looking renders

Hopefully it will be revealed soon.


vivo Y27s launched with Snapdragon 680 and IP54 protection rating

The new member of the Y series is already on sale in Indonesia.


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