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iPhone 15 Pro: All the rumors, and what it will look like
Wesley Hilliard's AvatarWesley Hilliard | Apr 21, 2023

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro is the smaller of the two premium models, but it'll have the same titanium sides, USB-C port, and more when it launches in September. Here are all the rumors so far.

Apple has kept the features between the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch pro models identical for a few generations now. However, with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, it seems there will be some exclusive features reserved for the larger device.

The rumor cycle has been in relative chaos for the first quarter of 2023, but things will begin to solidify as we approach the September launch. This update appears to be quite extensive, thanks to new materials, a port change, and a mute button.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/04 ... -look-like
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Motorola's 2023 Moto Edge+ and G come to the US
The Edge+ touts a 165Hz screen and a lower price.
https://www.engadget.com/motorolas-2023 ... siPFao78zO
Motorola is bringing some of its headlining smartphones to the US, and they may be welcome upgrades if you were disappointed with previous models. To start, the 2023 Moto Edge+ is a significant upgrade that addresses some of last year's shortcomings. The new phone packs a smoother 165Hz 6.7-inch OLED screen, a speedier Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a larger 5,100mAh battery. And gone is the 2-megapixel depth sensor — instead, you'll get an actually-useful 12MP 2X telephoto camera to go alongside the 50MP standard and ultra-wide cams. A 60MP front sensor promises extra-detailed selfies.

The 8GB of RAM is unspectacular, but you'll get 256GB of 512GB of (non-expandable) storage as well as 68W fast wired charging, 15W wireless charging and 5W wireless power sharing. More importantly, Motorola is promising better update support than in the past — you'll get three years of OS upgrades and four years of bi-monthly security fixes. That's not quite up to Samsung's level (four years for both), but it might last the practical life of your device.
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Google officially reveals the Pixel Fold
We'll learn much more about Google's first foldable phone at I/O next week.
https://www.engadget.com/google-officia ... 26500.html
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After months of rumors and leaks, Google has confirmed the Pixel Fold's existence. It showed off the foldable in an official capacity for the first time in a video posted on Twitter and YouTube. The company was expected to reveal the Pixel Fold at Google I/O next week. However, as has often been the case over the last few years, Google has offered an early peek at an upcoming device before a splashier launch event.

As revealed in various leaks, Google's first foldable phone has a vertical hinge that opens up to reveal a tablet-like display, in a similar fashion to Samsung's Galaxy Fold devices. When the Pixel Fold is closed, you can use a smaller touchscreen that's on one side of the exterior. There's a camera array on the rear.
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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 case images show off its updated design
By David Nield
https://www.techradar.com/news/leaked-s ... ted-design
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We've seen quite a flurry of leaks around the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in recent weeks, and that's continued with some new images of a transparent case for the foldable phone, which show off the design tweaks that we're expecting for the foldable.

These images come from well-known tipster @UniverseIce (opens in new tab) (via SamMobile (opens in new tab)), and give us a good look at the cut out for the cover screen. As previously predicted, it's going to be larger this time around, and appears to be in a folder-like shape.

We can also see the cut outs for two cameras on the rear of the phone, and an LED flash. Meanwhile, the configuration of the case also indicates a USB-C charging port and a fingerprint sensor mounted in the power key at the side.
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Samsung to bring 2x mode to Galaxy S23 series in next update

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_bri ... -58479.php
Samsung's Galaxy S23 smartphones have marvelous camera capabilities, but one feature is still missing. The company will soon enable 2x portrait zoom, the Samsung camera development team revealed in Korean community forums.
Samsung to bring 2x portrait zoom to Galaxy S23 series in next update

Currently, the Galaxy S23 smartphones have 1x and 3x in Portrait mode - toggling between the primary camera and the 3x telephoto unit with 10MP sensor and 70mm equivalent focal length.

The new feature will bring 2x zoom, which will keep using the main cam with digital zoom and some computational photography to boost the results.
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Apple to Continue Making its Phones Bigger With the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max
The company will reportedly upsize its Pro phones to 6.3 and 6.9 inches.
By Josh Norem May 10, 2023

Since the iPhone X launched in 2017, Apple has embarked on a mission to make its phones slightly bigger every few years. Though many consider its current 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch Pro phones big enough, the company is reportedly preparing to make its next-generation devices even bigger. A new report from a reliable insider from the display industry states Apple will make 2024's iPhone 16 Pro around 6.3 inches, while the Pro Max will be close to 6.9 inches. It's unclear if the non-Pro phones will also get supersized, but it seems likely, given the precedent.
https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/appl ... ro-and-pro
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Motorola hopes you'll flip over the large cover screen on the Razr+
By Paul Ridden
June 02, 2023
https://newatlas.com/mobile-technology/ ... plus-2023/
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Back in the mid-2000s, Motorola scored a massive global hit with a high-style flip-phone called the Razr. The fashion icon was revived for the smartphone age in 2019, and now the company has out-flipped the competition with the Razr Plus.

On the original Razr V3, there was a little notification window in the middle of the upper clamshell that could display the time, show alerts and so on. Smartphone flip-phones have updated this cover screen idea, with Samsung offering a 1.9-inch block on the Galaxy Flip4, Huawei going for circles with the P50 Pocket and Oppo utilizing much more available space than others. Until now.

After many online leaks, Motorola has now confirmed that the latest Razr has gone all in on the external display with a 3.6-inch OLED touchscreen at 1,066 x 1,056 pixels and 413 ppi. It boasts a refresh rate up to 144 Hz, 10-bit color and support for 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+ is cooked in, and peak brightness comes in at 1,100 nits.
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EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027

Jun 16, 2023

The European Union (EU) is set to usher in a new era of smartphones with batteries that consumers can easily replace themselves.

Earlier this week, the European Parliament approved new rules covering the design, production, and recycling of all rechargeable batteries sold within the EU.

The new rules stipulate that all electric vehicle, light means of transport (e.g. electric scooters), and rechargeable industrial batteries (above 2kWh) will need to have a compulsory carbon footprint declaration, label, and digital passport.

For "portable batteries" used in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras, consumers must be able to "easily remove and replace them." This will require a drastic design rethink by manufacturers, as most phone and tablet makers currently seal the battery away and require specialist tools and knowledge to access and replace them safely.

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The European Parliament also has non-rechargeable portable batteries on its agenda and will assess by Dec. 31, 2030, if they should be phased out completely.

https://uk.pcmag.com/batteries-power/14 ... es-by-2027


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