GSMArena labs: would you subscribe to a newsletter?

The tech world can be pretty hectic at times, so you might miss a major event that you have been waiting for. We highlight important developments in our Week in review posts, but we were wondering whether a weekly newsletter might be more convenient for you. What do you think? The newsletter will contain a […]

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[Video] How would Samsung create a low-priced Galaxy Z Fold 6?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about Samsung possibly wanting to expand its foldable phone lineup with an additional model. Some rumors say Samsung intends to release a 2nd Galaxy Z Fold 6 model that will be cheaper than the standard version. Other rumors suggest the company is working on a more expensive and […]

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This $599.99 PC with an RTX 3050 would make a perfect first gaming laptop or system for playing Minecraft on the go

You don’t need to break the bank to get a good gaming laptop in 2024. While you can find a solid gaming laptop for around $1,000 these days, keeping an eye out for the right deal can drop things down a price bracket. That’s the case with the Lenovo LOQ 15 with an RTX 3050, […]

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Weekly poll: would you rather have the Galaxy A55, Galaxy A35 or neither?

Check out this report from Forbes on the Top 10 best-selling phones for the first half of 2023. The Galaxy A54 sold 8.8 million units, putting it very close to the S23 Ultra and its 9.6 million units. The A34 wasn’t far off with 7.1 million units. The Galaxy A series is a big deal […]

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Apple Said iPhone Driver’s Licenses Would Expand to These 8 U.S. States… Two Years Ago

In just four U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports, businesses, and venues. Adoption of the feature has been slow since Apple first announced it […]

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Weekly poll: would you buy the Nothing Phone (2a)?

This week saw the release of its third phone and the first proper mid-ranger – the Nothing Phone (2a). We say “proper mid-ranger” because the original Nothing Phone (1) wasn’t exactly a flagship either, but this one is decidedly a more budget option. Check out the prices below: Nothing Phone (2a) EU UK India 8/128GB […]

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OPINION: These XREAL holographic glasses are amazing. XREAL would be even more amazing with a Windows Mixed Reality partnership.

Everyone is talking about the Apple Vision Pro (okay, well, they were for about 5 minutes). But as long-time Windows watchers, we sit by the sidelines, once again, watching as Apple “invents” another category Microsoft effectively pioneered with HoloLens.  The spatial hologrammatic anchors seen in the Apple Vision Pro were present in HoloLens over half […]

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“If we’d have known it would have taken 6 years then maybe we would have done Outlast 3 first” The Outlast Trials creators reflect on their journey in crafting their first multiplayer game

Most gamers will know of Outlast, even if they haven’t had the pleasure (or terror) of playing it—a title acclaimed as one of the scariest games of all time by several publications and credited with undeniable influence on the indie horror genre. The Outlast franchise has been synonymous with heart-pounding fear and a testament to […]

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Would You Let Siri Help to Write Your Messages?

As part of its generative AI push, Apple is expected to feature tight integration between Siri and the Messages app in iOS 18. We won’t have a fuller idea about how that will work until Apple previews ‌iOS 18‌ at WWDC in June, but in the meantime, Google has just announced its own equivalent feature […]

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Steve Jobs Would Have Celebrated His 69th Birthday Today

Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, so today would have marked his 69th birthday had he not passed away in 2011 at the age of 56. Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple in 1976 to produce the very first Apple computers, revolutionizing the personal computer and building up […]

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What Would Happen if Every American Got a Heat Pump

“The answer ended up being, yes, in all US states, on average heat pumps will reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says Eric Wilson, a senior research engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the lead author of the new paper. “Even if it’s a relatively low-efficiency heat pump that relies on electric resistance heating during […]

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What would Microsoft’s Windows Phone look like in 2024? It’s like a micro PC running Windows 12 in your pocket

What you need to know Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella admitted that pulling the plug on Windows Phone was a strategic mistake. While no longer in development, AR 4789, a concept designer recently shared a video of what Windows Phone might look like running on Windows 12. Microsoft is potentially in a position to get back […]

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Will there be a Jaybird Vista 3? All the features I would want to see

Back in 2016, technology giant Logitech acquired Jaybird for $50 million. This was in light of the company already enjoying many successes with its Ultimate Ears audio brand. However, the acquisition of Jaybird broadened its product library for the workout-conscious. In particular, the Jaybird Vista series earbuds are some of the best workout earbuds thanks […]

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If Sisyphus had a smartwatch, it would have run One UI Watch 5

The One UI Watch 5 update brought enough new features and changes to elevate the user experience and make me like my Samsung smartwatch even more. As a Galaxy Watch 5 owner who has used the previous One UI version, I was happy to see improvements like apps drawer folders, better Health features, skin temperature […]

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Windows 11 upgrade for Digital Ink now supports any field where you would normally type

What you need to know Microsoft recently shipped a niffy feature to the Windows Ink experience on Windows 11. The new addition lets users write on any input field as well as other elements of Windows 11 where they’d typically type. The feature is shipping exclusively to US English, though Microsoft is expected to ship […]

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Weekly poll: Would you be getting the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 if it weren’t a China-exclusive?

Xiaomi announced its high-end foldable earlier this week, the Mix Fold 3, and it’s certainly shaping to be one of the best foldables for 2023. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold5, the Mix Fold 3 offers a substantial hardware upgrade over its predecessor. It didn’t quite match the Honor Magic V2 for the thinnest foldable on […]

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5 features that would transform WhatsApp for Windows 11 into a dream messaging app

I’ve been using WhatsApp for Windows for a hot minute now and genuinely love the platform. This is mainly because I have the capability to access my chats directly from my Windows PC, which aligns perfectly with my workflow. Gone are the days when I constantly checked my phone for new messages or calls.  Of […]

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This new Microsoft Edge feature would make it INSANELY easy to adjust your browser settings

What you need to know Microsoft Edge users might soon be able to adjust browser settings via the Bing Chat pane using voice commands. The feature is limited to Edge Canary users. It provides a similar experience to Windows Copilot on Windows 11. Artificial Intelligence will forever continue to unlock new impossibilities for its users, […]

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Apple would pull iMessage and FaceTime from UK if new privacy law gets passed

The United Kingdom has been planning to update its Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016, which would require messaging services to disable their security features upon request by the authorities in an attempt to “protect the public from criminals, child sex abusers and terrorists”. Apple voiced concerns that the new changes might compromise data security and […]

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83% of Samsung fans would pick Snapdragon over Exynos, surprising no one

The Snapdragon vs Exynos debate has gone on long enough. Samsung tried to push its custom chipsets for the longest time but their lack of performance compared to the competing Snapdragon chipsets couldn’t be brushed under the carpet. Samsung’s flagship phones used to ship with Exynos chipsets in most markets while a select few were […]

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