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OnePlus Watch 3 to come with a rotating crown and ECG functionality

21 December 2024 @ 9:41 am

OnePlus is rumored to launch the OnePlus Watch 3 on January 7, which is when it will introduce the OnePlus 13 to the global markets and unveil the OnePlus 13R. There's no word from OnePlus about the Watch 3 yet, but a new rumor claims the smartwatch will feature a rotating crown. The source also shared the OnePlus Watch 3's render based on a prototype, showing the rotating crown. Additionally, the source claimed that the OnePlus Watch 3 will have two color options and come with a heart rate sensor and ECG, with the latter being available in select markets. OnePlus Watch 3...

OnePlus Open 2 may arrive later than previously rumored

21 December 2024 @ 3:39 am

A few days ago a rumor out of China claimed the Oppo Find N5 would launch over there before the end of March. This device is very likely going to be sold internationally under the name OnePlus Open 2 since the original OnePlus Open from last year was a rebranded Oppo Find N3 (Oppo is skipping the "4" because of tetraphobia). At the time we did note that it was unclear how soon after the N5's launch the Open 2 would follow, and today a tipster over on X sheds some light on just this fact - and it's not great news. The OnePlus OPEN 2 is 🔥 ....H2 2025..— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu)...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim specs leak shows the iPhone 17 Air has a thing or two to learn

21 December 2024 @ 12:42 am

Earlier today a renowned leaker from China told us what to expect from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim in terms of thinness, and now another tipster over on X has shared a purported list of the device's specs. If these are real, then the also-rumored iPhone 17 Air, with its single rear camera, definitely can learn a thing or two from Samsung's approach to a thinner smartphone. Galaxy S25 Slim (SM-S937x/DS) :• 6.66" display (like S25+)• 200MP HP5 main camera• 50MP JN5 UW• 50MP JN5 3.5X telephoto• SD 8 Elite• ~4700mAh - 5000mAh🔋Launching in Q2, 2025 - similar to A & FE series launch...

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design to feature improved 200MP periscope module

20 December 2024 @ 9:42 pm

Honor is launching its Magic7 RSR Porsche Design flagship on Monday, December 23, and it’s expected to go all out on the camera front with a remarkable periscope camera. The brand shared a few teasers on its Weibo profile detailing that the Magic7 RSR will feature a dual electromagnetic focus motor for class-leading focusing and industry-leading aperture size that will capture more light and details in shots. Honor Magic7 RSR Porsche Design periscope sensor specs (machine translated from Chinese) Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station chimed in, revealing the key specs of the...

This is the world's first device with a rollable screen that's actually going to be sold

20 December 2024 @ 7:43 pm

Folding screens have been a thing for a while now, and rollable displays definitely represent the next big thing. These have been showcased by various display panel makers and smartphone brands for years, but so far there hasn't been any commercial product incorporating such a panel. That, however, is apparently due to change in early January come CES. According to legendary leaker Evan Blass aka @evleaks, Lenovo will debut the newest-gen ThinkBook Plus at CES, and this one comes with a rollable screen, as you can see in the leaked images below. You can choose to use it as a...

Here's how thin the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will allegedly be

20 December 2024 @ 4:59 pm

Samsung's leaked event invite for its next Unpacked taking place in late January intriguingly shows four devices, not three, and if we go by past rumors that's because the Galaxy S25 family will have a fourth member, alongside the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra - the Galaxy S25 Slim. With it, Samsung appears to be attempting to prepare for the release of Apple's iPhone 17 Air next September. So with hearing a lot about the Galaxy S25 Slim so far, you may have been wondering just how thin it will be. Today, Chinese leakster Ice Universe has provided us with an answer of sorts. According to...

Samsung Galaxy S25 will finally have more RAM and storage in its base version

20 December 2024 @ 2:01 pm

Samsung's Galaxy S24 launched this January with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in its base model, which isn't really that great for a flagship device, compared to most of its competitors that went to 12GB and 256GB, respectively, or even more. So here's some good news if you're interested in its successor. According to a new rumor from a tipster over on X, the Galaxy S25 will have 12GB of RAM in its base version, along with 256GB of storage. Samsung Galaxy S24 The increased amount of RAM has already been confirmed last month through a benchmark run, and according to a previous...

LG announces Radio+ streaming service

20 December 2024 @ 12:49 pm

LG Radio+ is a new ad-supported audio streaming service for the company’s smart TVs. It features podcast content from a wide variety of platforms as well as traditional radio programs thanks to a partnership with radio and audio provider Radioline. LG confirmed that Radio+ features over 14,500 combined channels in the U.S. and over 440 channels in Korea. LG Radio+ will have popular podcast content from sources like NPR, CNN Radio, Fox Radio, and The Joe Rogan Experience in the U.S. as well as local radio stations and podcasts in Korea. The app also features a Featured page where users...

Lava Blaze Duo goes on sale in India

20 December 2024 @ 11:51 am

The Lava Blaze Duo, launched in India earlier this week, is now on sale through Amazon.in. It comes in Celestial Blue and Arctic White colors with two memory configurations - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB, priced at INR16,999 ($200/€190) and INR17,999 ($210/€205), respectively. [#InlinePriceWidget,13560,1#] However, as a part of the limited-time offer till December 22, customers purchasing the Lava Blaze Duo using HDFC Bank's credit/debit cards get a discount of INR2,000 ($25/€20). Additionally, Blaze Duo users get free home service nationwide for a year from Lava. Lava Blaze...

OnePlus Ace 5 and 5 Pro appear in regulatory listings

20 December 2024 @ 10:36 am

OnePlus Ace 5 (PKG110) and the Ace 5 Pro (PKR110) appeared on China’s TENAA certification agency database ahead of their launch later this month. The listings confirm some core specs for both phones and also give us another look at the vanilla Ace 5’s design. The Ace 5 listing confirms a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1,264 x 2,780px resolution. The phone will also feature a 16MP selfie cam and an integrated fingerprint scanner under the display. The back is confirmed to bring a triple camera setup with 50MP, 8MP and 2MP modules. We already know the Ace 5 will launch with Qualcomm’s...