Week 18 in review: Sony Xperia 1 V and Pixel 7a leak, Google shows off Pixel Fold
The Sony Xperia V’s design is now revealed, thanks to a billboard in Hong Kong. Not that we weren’t sure what the phone would look like, but it’s nice to see the triple color scheme – White, Black, and Green. The Xperia 1 V will become official on May 11.
Nothing teased the Phone (2), showing us a glimpse of what appears to be the phone’s back. There’s a red LED video recording indicator, like the one on the Phone (1), and what looks like a switch. The phone will pack a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
There were plenty of Google Pixel 7a leaks this week. Its specs got detailed, we saw a long video hands-on, a video teardown, and, for good measure – a teaser from Google itself. Expect a 90Hz display, 64MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide, wireless charging, and a Tensor G2 chip – the phone is coming on May 11.
Google also formally confirmed the Pixel Fold through a quick video. Google didn’t say anything about the specs or the price, but we’re still happy with the high-quality 360 look we got.
Those were the highlights of the week. Stick around!
The phone is “one for all lights”.
Nothing’s second smartphone is launching later this summer.
All three are firsts for the Pixel a-series and bring the 7a quite close to the feature set of the Pixel 7.
The Pixel 7a will launch on Flipkart in India.
Nokia says it’s a “life-proof” phone.
The upcoming gaming handheld will be available from mid-June.
It performed in line with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
It’s expected to launch by late 2023 or early 2024.
It’s an Edge 40 Pro for the US market.
This is a new way to bring essential security updates to devices.
Both are coming soon.
The chipset choice might disappoint you.
The 2023 versions of the G 5G and G Stylus series focus on keeping costs low.
This is the same as the Neo 7 series.
The new software is already being internally tested.
The new external display design is confirmed.
Banned apps have no representatives in India, pushing the government to prohibit their usage.
It’s a rebadged Dimensity 1080.
It was first introduced on the Galaxy S22 lineup.
It has 68W wired and 15W wireless charging, and starts at €550.
The company’s first foldable smartphone will be unveiled on May 10.
That didn’t last long – the Galaxy A54 is back on top.
These may be limited to China only.
The passkey works with your phone’s biometrics or PIN.
Last year’s Fold4 and Flip4 were unveiled in August.
