Week 25 in review: Windows 11 official, Galaxy Z Fold3, Flip3 renders surface

Another week’s gone and it’s time to recap. Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 with a new design and smart features. The taskbar icons are now centered, instead of on the left, windows have a rounded edge, updates are 40% smaller and work better in the background, and the OS can run Android apps. This last bit is enabled through the Intel Bridge compiler, which translates non-X86 apps to run on both Intel and AMD processors. Windows 11 will be out as a free update for compatible devices later this year.

The Huawei P50 series might come out on July 29. The range, consisting of the P50, P50 Pro and P50 Pro+ could be largely 4G, running on the Kirin 9000 chipset. We expect all three phones to have a 1-inch main camera and a new 1/1.18-inch sensor behind the ultrawide camera.

Tecno brought out its first premium smartphone – the Phantom X. It has a 50MP main camera, 4,700mAh battery with 33W charging and a Helio G95 chip. The phone will be out next month.

A few Samsung-related stories came out. First we saw official renders of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. The Z Fold3 looks to have a punch-hole camera on its inner display, contradicting reports of an under-display camera. The next Fold will also seemingly finally support the S Pen.

The Galaxy M32 is now official. True to its heritage, it comes with a huge, 6,000mAh battery, complimented by a 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED and a low starting price tag – INR 14,999 for the 4/64GB model.

Rumor has it the Galaxy S22 and S22+ will get 50MP main cameras and a proper 12MP 3x zoom camera – no more cropping on a 64MP regular-zoom camera.

We also saw renders of the Galaxy Watch Active4 that’s expected with Wear OS in August. The watch features no rotating bezel and has flat sides, instead of the rounded ones on the current Galaxy Watch Active2.

Sony’s Xperia 1 III’s US pre-orders are expected to start July 1 for a hefty $1,300. At least early buyers could expect some sort of high-end headphone bundle.

Windows 11 will finally introduce advanced multi-monitor settings

The OS will now remember the size and exact position of each app on your monitors.


Huawei P50 series coming on July 29 with huge ultrawide sensor

Most of the P50 series will be 4G only.


Tecno unveils Phantom X - its first premium phone with 50MP main and 48MP selfie cameras

And that’s a large 1/1.3″ sensor on the back, joined by a 50mm portrait cam and an ultrawide module. There’s an ultra wide selfie camera too.


Samsung Galaxy M32 goes official with 90Hz AMOLED display and 6,000 mAh battery

First sales in India start on June 28.


Sony Xperia 1 III's US pre-orders to start from July 1

The phone is listed at $1,300.


Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ to have 50MP main cam, proper telephoto lens

In the S20 and S21 generations a 64 MP cam was used for high res shots, zooming and 8K video, but things could be very different next year.


Leak: the Infinix Zero X will support 160W wired and 50W wireless charging

The company confirmed that it is working on a 160W charging system, but is yet to confirm the name of the phone.


Microsoft announces Windows 11 with updated UI and Android app support

Will be a free upgrade to Windows 10 users.


Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra pops up on Geekbench running Android 12

The global version of the handset has been spotted.


Four iPhone 13 dummies pose for a photo

These dummies are likely intended for case makers to try out their new designs.


LG Velvet 2 Pro unboxing video shows off its pressure-sensitive

The new Velvet was going for a keyless design that built on the original Velvet, but introduced new elements too.


Doogee unveils S97 Pro, a rugged phone with 8,500 mAh battery and Samsung 48MP main camera

The phone has a laser rangefinder with a range of 40 meters and 8 measuring modes.


Amazon Prime Day deal roundup - Apple, Samsung, Realme and others

Prime Day is going until June 23.


Reliance announces JioPhone Next super-affordable smartphone in partnership with Google

The phone will be “by far” the cheapest smartphone.


AMD's RDNA 2-powered Exynos GPU 30% faster than current Mali GPU

And it’s reportedly going to be faster than the next-gen Mali GPU.


Report: no 1TB version of iPhone 13 Pro, no LiDAR for the non-Pro models 

Researchers at TrendForce say that all four new models will have sensor shift stabilization and AF on the ultra wide cameras.


Microsoft releases another Windows 11 teaser ahead of the event

The event is happening later today and will finally showcase the new OS.


Samsung Gallery updated with tablet/DeX UI, Samsung Notes learns new skills too

The so-called Drawer UI features a pane on the left that helps you quickly jump through local folders.


LTE-only Snapdragon 888 variant incoming, will power the Huawei P50 series

It will be a new platform rather than the regular SD888 with the 5G modem turned off.


Apple iPhone 12 mini production reportedly halted

The phone is still up for sale on Apple’s website.


Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 leak in official-looking renders

The Fold3 seems to have a hole-punch camera on the inside screen.


First Samsung Galaxy Watch Active4 renders surface, showing a new, flatter design

The domed glass and curved sides are going away in favor of a flatter design. 


Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 mass production underway, first units already sent to carriers

Korean telecoms are reportedly already testing the latest Galaxy Z foldables.


2022 iPhones to feature UD fingerprint sensors, come in only two sizes

A 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max will go for less than $900.


AMD releases FidelityFX Super Resolution, available in seven games today

Coming soon to more games in the future.


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