The next big thing from Samsung is the next generation of its One UI 7 software, following the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. Next week, Samsung will release the One UI 7.0 beta, followed by a stable release later in the year.
With leaks pouring in for this new build, we now have a comprehensive look at what One UI 7.0 has to offer thanks to our partner at @chunvn8888.
New Icons:
With One UI 7.0, Samsung introduces a completely new set of icons. All stock app icons, including Dialer, Contacts, Settings, Camera, Gallery, Browser, Theme, and more, will be redesigned by the company. As a result, these icons deviate from the traditional aesthetic of Material Design on Android.
Gradients and shadows have been added to the icons to give them a 3D appearance. The edges are also rounded. As part of the redesign, widgets now closely resemble those found on iOS 18.
Camera UI:
The camera app has undergone one of the most noticeable UI changes. According to leaked screenshots, all major controls have been relocated to the bottom for easier access, including camera modes, quick controls, and zoom shortcuts. A horizontal bar or pop-up menu displays other shooting modes. The redesigned interface appears to combine elements from other major Android camera apps.
Settings Panel:
It seems that Samsung is embracing more rounded elements in its UI. There are now softer edges on Settings, Quick Actions, Notifications, and other components. Icons that have been redesigned seamlessly complement this approach.
Samsung’s own Dynamic Island:
One UI 7.0 introduces Samsung’s Dynamic Island. System apps have a pill that looks similar to Dynamic Island. Samsung places the app pills on the left side of the notification area, rather than in the center as with iOS. Below is a video showing the app pill in action.
According to reports, One UI 7.0 builds will feature fluid animations similar to iOS and OPPO’s ColorOS. As these findings are based on early software builds, subsequent updates may change the experience.
New Task Continuity:
This change aims to enhance the Samsung ecosystem and make it more compatible with iOS. With One UI 7, Galaxy users can seamlessly continue calls and video calls across devices. You could answer a call on your Galaxy smartphone and transfer it to your Galaxy Tab or TV with a simple gesture. Using this app continuity, users will be able to transfer calls as well as share cameras and storage across all Galaxy devices.
Updated Notification Panel:
One UI 7.0 contains one of the most controversial design changes yet. By implementing a multi-page notification panel, Samsung follows Apple and Xiaomi’s design approach. There will be separate dropdowns for notifications and quick settings, with notifications on the left and quick settings on the right.
Digital Chat Station has revealed early details about Samsung’s upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Unsurprisingly, the S25 Ultra will be the first Samsung device to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
According to reports, the device will have a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 3x zoom lens, and a 5x periscope telephoto lens. However, there is still uncertainty about the fourth lens and whether Samsung will increase the megapixel count for its zoom lenses over the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
According to the leak, the battery capacity and charging capabilities will remain the same. With a 45W charging speed, the S25 Ultra is rumoured to have a battery capacity of 4855mAh minimum or 5000mAh typical.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to ship with a stable version of One UI 7 based on Android 15. Additionally, a leak from last month revealed the S25 Ultra will measure 8.4mm thick compared to the S24 Ultra’s 8.6mm.
Despite this difference in size, Samsung is not compromising on camera capabilities to achieve slimness, according to the report. This claim is largely supported by the recent leak from Digital Chat Station.
It is also expected that the S25 Ultra will move away from the sharp corners seen in the S24 Ultra, likely adopting a more curved design similar to the S23 Ultra and S22 Ultra.
It is official: Xiaomi’s first vertical foldable, the Mix Flip, has crossed international waters. The Mix Flip is the company’s first foldable to launch in Europe after years of being exclusive to China.
Nikolai Nankov, Xiaomi’s Bulgarian country manager, confirmed this launch in an interview with Mobile Bulgaria magazine. The Mix Flip will debut in Eastern Europe in the next few weeks, and sales will begin after August 15, 2024. The price is expected to be around 2,600 Bulgarian Lev, or approximately €1,300 (Rs.1,18,500/-).
Xiaomi Mix Flip:
The Xiaomi Mix Flip comes with a 6.86″ 1.5K AMOLED LTPO TCL C8+ display with a resolution of 2640×1080 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It comes with 120Hz refresh rate support & UTG glass protection on top. Now the Xiaomi Mix Flip display slides back into the frame to avoid damage when you fold the device.
Xiaomi Mix Flip packs the same 4″ (1056×1066 pixels) 1.5K TCL C8+ outer display. It features a 16:9 aspect ratio display where full apps can be run or widgets can be placed. Xiaomi calls it the All Around Liquid outer display. Both the display comes with 3000 nits of peak brightness.
Xiaomi Mix Flip cameras can be used at any angle between 45° and 135° thanks to its mechanical hinge.
It features a 3500 mm2 VC area with a unique “staircase” design that dissipates heat quickly. Xiaomi uses SU7 “aerogel” thermal insulation material as part of its stairstep structure, which effectively blocks heat transfer to the display.
It is powered by SD 8 Gen 3 SoC coupled with 12GB/16GB RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB storage. The new Xiaomi Mix Flip features a 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor outer camera with an aperture of f/1.88 with OIS coupled with a 50MP telephoto sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom. There is a 32MP OmniVision OV32B40 selfie shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.
The device comes with Dual SIM support with 5G, 4G LTE, VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.3, WLAN, NFC, A-GPS, GLONASS, and USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mix Flip packs a lower 4780 mAh battery with a 67W fast charger. Xiaomi Mix Flip runs on Android 14 OS.
The promotional material for the entire Pixel 9 series leaked out on Friday, revealing key details. New renders of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold have appeared from the same source. As well as showing us the foldable phone’s colour options, it also gives us a clearer look at it. As the successor to the Pixel Fold that debuted in 2022, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is expected to arrive in 2019. In its upcoming offering, Google seems to have made plenty of changes.
As compared to its predecessor, which had a wider aspect ratio, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks like a proper foldable device. The external screen is taller and looks more like a slab phone. The device has a punch-hole cutout in the centre and symmetrical bezels on all sides. There are also symmetrical bezels surrounding the internal screen. In the top right corner, there is a punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has rounded corners that should make it easier to hold. There are two pill-shaped cutouts on the back panel that accommodate three sensors and an LED flash unit outside the rectangular camera island. On the right edge are the volume rocker and power button. According to the leaked renders, the upcoming foldable will be available in two colours: Obsidian and Porcelain.
A month after launching the M6, POCO has confirmed the launch of the M6 Plus 5G, the company’s next smartphone in the M6 series.
The POCO M6 Plus will launch in India on Aug 1 and will be exclusive to Flipkart.
According to the teaser, the camera will have 108MP, 3x in-sensor zoom, f/1.75 aperture, and auto night mode. Additionally, it shows a two-tone rear design in violet, but more colours are likely. There is also a ring LED visible in the image.
Next week, we should know the exact price of the POCO M6 Plus 5G, which will likely be cheaper than the Redmi 13 5G. Flipkart will sell the phone as usual.
Specs:
POCO M6 Plus features a 6.79-inch FHD+IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
POCO M6 Plus will be powered by the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC Advanced Edition coupled with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 2.2 storage. This may be one of the first phones with this processor.
Based on Android 14, it runs on Hyper OS. On the rear, it features a 108MP primary camera and a 13MP Ultra-wide sensor. For selfies and video calls, it has an 8MP camera on the front.
It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Among its connectivity options are dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GLONASS, A-GPS, and USB Type-C.
Additionally, the device features a 5,030mAh battery and support for 18W fast charging.
In addition to the Realme 13 Pro series and Watch S2, realme Buds T310, the company’s next pair of TWS earbuds, will launch in India on July 30th.
In contrast to the Realme Buds T300’s 30dB ANC, this successor will feature 46dB Hybrid ANC, as well as 12.4mm Dynamic Bass Drivers that deliver full bass, a majestic sound field, and clear vocals, a 360° Spatial Audio Effect, up to 40 hours of total playback, and IP55 resistance.
A long stem and compact charging case make it similar to the Buds T300. It should be lightweight, and support ultra-low latency gaming mode, AAC code, and fast charging.
Since the Realme Buds T300 was launched at Rs. 2,295, we can expect the Buds T310 to be priced similarly. When the earbuds are launched next Tuesday, the complete specifications and pricing will be announced.
After the launch, the earbuds will be sold on realme.com, Flipkart, and offline stores.
Ahead of the launch of the 13 Pro and 13 Pro+ in India on July 30, Realme has revealed some more details about the pair. Both models will have a 5,200 mAh battery and support 80W wired charging. They are powered by Snapdragon 7 series chipsets. Since the brand didn’t name names, it’s unclear which one.
The devices will have dual Sony 50 MP camera sensors with dual OIS, the world’s first Sony LYT-701 sensor in the Pro+, along with the Sony LYT-600 periscope. The camera appears to have a 3x optical zoom and a 120x digital zoom.
With “AI Ultra Clarity”, whatever that means, the Realme 13 Pro and 13 Pro+ will use the brand’s recently unveiled Hyperimage+ system. You can also expect the usual set of AI camera features such as Smart Removal, Group Photo Enhancement, and Audio Zoom.
According to previous reports, these phones will be available in Monet Gold and Emerald Green, inspired by French painter Monet. On top of the screen will be Gorilla Glass 7i.
Launch offer:
Realme 13 Pro Series 5G will be available for early access on 30th July from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on realme.com and Flipkart.
Flipkart and realme.com are offering a bank offer of Rs. 3,000 along with 12 months of no-cost EMI during the early access sale. Furthermore, they are covered by an extended warranty of one year. For devices activated before August 12, 2024, the company is also offering a 30-day free replacement guarantee.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have been rendered, but we haven’t seen a price leak for the new Buds that Google will announce on August 13. There will be a price increase in the US, Europe, and the UK for the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 will cost 249 euros/ $229 (Rs.19,200/-). Compared to the original Pixel Buds Pro, that’s a $30 price increase. It’s still cheaper compared to AirPods Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, which both cost $249. After two and a half years, I would expect the Pixel Buds Pro to increase in price.
Currently, we don’t know about any upgrades to these earbuds, but we expect quite a few since Google last upgraded them so long ago. The regulatory listings show that the charging case’s battery capacity is 650mAh, 30mAh more than the original Pixel Buds Pro’s case. This could also explain why the case appears thicker. Additionally, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will have wing tips again, which customers have been complaining about for two years.
Dealabs revealed today that the names will be Hazel, Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Peony.
Additionally, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will be released in France on August 22. We anticipate that the worldwide launch date will be just over a week after the announcement. As well as the US and most of Europe on August 22.
Numerous leaks and rumours have circulated about the Pixel 9 series, but 91mobiles acquired this newly leaked promo material from tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (OnLeaks). The marketing images of the Google Pixel 9 series, including Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, showcase the new design, specifications, AI, and other features of the new Pixels.
Design:
The Google Pixel 9 series comes in new colours like dark grey, light grey, off-white, and pink. While the sides are polished or glossy, the back panel is soft matte. On the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the camera island is rectangular with rounded corners. It is oblong on the non-foldable (Pixel 9).
There is a distinct look to these phones due to the new camera island. The back panel appears to have an obvious protrusion. In the Pro models, there could be three lenses, while in the regular Pixel models, there could be two lenses.
There is a punch hole cutout on the front side for the selfie camera. There are also no bezels around the device.
AI Features:
According to Google, these phones are designed for artificial intelligence and engineered by it. A seven-year security update guarantee and Pixel Drops are promised by Google.
With the new Pixels, you can receive Emergency SOS alerts about nearby fires and floods. In addition, it claims to protect users from malware and phishing scams.
With Pixel Screenshots on Pixel phones, you’ll be able to keep track of events, places, and more. When you open Pixel Screenshots later, you can find what you forgot or missed. Similar to Microsoft Recall, it is somewhat watered down.
Additionally, the promo material demonstrates how Gemini AI and Circle to Search can be helpful.
Pixel 9 Pro & Pixel 9 Pro XL:
The new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will sport a 6.7-inch & Pixel 9 pro with a 6.3-inch QHD+ (2992 × 1344p) 1-120Hz refresh rate Super Actua flat punch-hole display. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 & also gets HDR10+ support. Further whopping 2400 nits of peak brightness.
The new Google Pixel 9 Pro & 9 Pro XL is powered by the new Tensor G4 SoC that comes with a Titan M2 security chip. It is coupled with 12GB/16GB RAM and 512GB/1TB storage options.
The Pixel 9 Pro & Pro XL features the same 50MP main Octa PD wide camera with f/1.68 aperture & 82-degrees FOV. It is coupled with a 48MP Quad PD ultra-wide shooter with an aperture f/1.95 & 125.5-degree FOV. Lastly, there is a 48MP Quad PD telephoto lens with an aperture of f/2.8, 5x optical zoom & 21.8-degrees FOV. The Pixel 9 Pro series will feature a 42MP Dual PD selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.2 AF with a 4K video recording feature. There is also a temperature sensor this time.
The new Pixel 9 Pro series will also feature IP68-rated dust and water resistance and also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It also comes with Stereo speakers.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro packs lower 4558mAh & comes with 27W fast wired charging and 23W/12W wireless charging support. Further, the Pixel 9 Pro XL ships with a massive 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charge. It runs on the latest Android 15 OS out of the box.
The connectivity option includes Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 7, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, NFC, Dual SIM with 4G LTE, and 5G with mmWave support.
Pixel 9:
The new Google Pixel 9 will sport a 6.3-inch FHD+ (2400 × 1080p) 60-120Hz refresh rate OLED Actua flat punch-hole display. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection & also gets HDR10+ support. Further, there are 2000 nits of peak brightness.
The new Google Pixel 9 is powered by the new Tensor G4 SoC which comes with a Titan M2 security chip. It is coupled with 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options.
The new Google Pixel 9 will feature dual-rear cameras with a 50MP main Octa PD wide camera with f/1.68 aperture & 82-degrees FOV. It also supports Super Res Zoom up to 8x. There is a secondary 48MP ultra-wide shooter with f/2.2 aperture & 125.8-degree FOV.
The Pixel 8 will feature a 10.5MP Dual PD selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.2 FF with a 4K video recording feature.
The new Pixel 9 will also feature IP68-rated dust and water resistance and also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It also comes with Stereo speakers.
Although the Google Pixel 9 will have a larger battery than its predecessor – 4,558 mAh & comes with 27W fast wired charging and 18W wireless charging support. It runs on the latest Android 14 OS out of the box.
The connectivity option includes Dual SIM, Wifi-7, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.2LE, USB Type-C port, NFC, Dual SIM with 4G LTE, 5G with mmWave support.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold:
Pixel 9 Pro Fold external display measures 6.3 inches with a resolution of 2,424 x 1080p (FHD+). It has a 17.4:9 aspect ratio and 408ppi resolution; the Super Actua OLED screen with refresh at 120Hz. With a resolution of 2,152 x 2,076, the internal display measures 8.0 inches. A thin glass layer protected by a plastic layer covers the Super Actua Flex OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
Google says the battery offers “beyond 24 hours of life.” So it packs a 4560 mAh battery with 30W fast charge support. It also comes with wireless charging support.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with Tensor G4 SoC coupled with 12GB/16GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage option. The connectivity option includes Dual SIM, Wifi-7, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.2LE, USB Type-C port, NFC, Dual SIM with 4G LTE, 5G with mmWave support.
On the back of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, there will be a 48MP primary camera with OIS and an aperture of f/1.7. There will also be an ultra-wide camera with 10.8MP and an aperture of f/2.2. Finally, there will be a 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and 20x Super Res Zoom.
On the external display, there is a 10MP hole-punch camera with a fixed focus and an aperture of f/2.2. The internal display has a 10MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus. The rear camera can record video in 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps.
Another feature that will be announced is the ability to take selfies with the rear camera. You can also remove unwanted people, pets, and things from your photographs using the Magic Eraser. Using artificial intelligence, Photo Unblur fixes blurry old photos, including those taken with another camera. There are also camera-related features on the Pixel Fold, such as Real Tone and Long Exposure.
As a result of the fingerprint sensor being integrated with the side-mounted power button and not under the display like on Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 models, many users will not have to deal with this problem anymore.
Recently, Realme launched the performance-oriented Realme GT 6 in China. Globally, including in India, the Realme 13 Pro and 13 Pro+ will be unveiled on July 30. Both devices are expected to launch in China soon. In China, the brand will launch the Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset by the end of this year. Today, a new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, has revealed more information about the GT 7 Pro.
According to the new leak, the Realme GT 7 Pro’s flat OLED panel will have micro-curvature on all four sides. Screen resolution will be 1.5K, and LTPO technology will be used. Nevertheless, some screen parameters will make it perform better than even 2K phones.
The Realme GT 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. The battery capacity will be in the range of 6,000mAh. According to a previous leak, the device will support 100W rapid charging. The device will also have an approximately 8.7mm thick profile despite its larger battery inside.
There will be a Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera on the GT 7 Pro, which will support a 3x optical zoom. Additionally, a large model super-resolution algorithm will allow 120x digital zoom and 10x hybrid zoom.
According to the leak, the current engineering prototype has an in-screen fingerprint sensor and is dust and water-resistant to IP68/69 standards.
