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Phone Arena
10-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Latest benchmark test has some very concerned about the performance of the Tensor G5 AP
The Pixel 10 series will be unveiled on August 20 and we could see the Pixel 10 , Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold released on August 28th. The phones will be powered by the Tensor G5 application processor (AP) designed by Google from the ground up for the first time. This will allow certain exclusive Pixel features to be designed right into the chipset. For the first time, the Tensor AP will be manufactured by TSMC instead of Samsung Foundry. 1x Cortex-X4 Prime CPU core running at a clock speed of 3.78 GHz. 5x Cortex-A725 premium-efficiency CPU core running at a clock speed of 3.05 GHz. 2x Cortex-A520 high-efficiency CPU core running at a clock speed of 2.25GHz. The GPU is the PowerVR D-Series DXT-48-1536. The Instructions Per Cycle (IPC) score for a chip can be approximately computed by dividing the single-core Geekbench score by the CPU's clock speed. With this in mind, here are some results for the last two Tensor APs and some other recent APs as posted on Reddit: Snapdragon 8g3 (2024): 2213/3.3 = 670.6/GHz Dimensity 9300 (2024): 2264/3.25 = 696.6/GHz Exynos 2400 (2024): 2230/3.21 = 694.7/GHz Tensor G4 (2024): 1958/3.1 = 631.6/GHz Tensor G5 (2025): 2276/3.78 = 602.1/GHz These numbers don't look good for the Tensor G5 since it shows the Tensor G4 as being more efficient at executing instructions than the new AP. It also shows the Tensor G5 IPC as having an IPC score 15% lower than the IPC tally for the Dimensity 9300 and the Exynos 2400(!). Remember, this is not an absolutely perfect IPC calculation, but it does give us an approximation. The latest Geekbench test for the Pixel 10 Fold has some worried about the Tensor G5 AP. | Image credit-Geekbench Another red flag about the Tensor G5 was mentioned by another Redditor who pointed out that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a similar configuration to the Tensor G5 with 1x X4, 5x A720, 2x A520. The only differences are that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 uses an older premium-efficiency core (A720 vs A725), runs on lower clock speeds, but still manages to have a higher multi-core score than the Tensor G5. Some suggest that Google throttled the AP because this is the next iteration of the foldable Pixel, not one of the regular slab phones. Also, there is the possibility that this is a test on a very early version of the chip. We've seen Geekbench scores improve as a particular phone moved closer to its release date. There are still about six weeks left until the Pixel 10 series gets released, so the Tensor G5 could see better scores. However, until we see better Geekbench for the Tensor G5, this latest benchmark test is concerning. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
RNZ News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
English version of animated Chinese hit Ne Zha 2 heading to NZ
The film, based on the story of Ne Zha, a well-known deity in Chinese folklore, follows the rebellious young boy's journey of growth. Photo: Supplied Highly successful Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 is coming to New Zealand in August with an English-language version. The film, based on the story of Ne Zha, a well-known deity in Chinese folklore, follows the rebellious young boy's journey of growth. Ne Zha is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild and uncontrolled powers. He must grow up to become the hero the world needs when confronted by an ancient force intent on destroying humanity. Ne Zha 2 is the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the highest-grossing non-English language film ever and already ranks as the fifth highest-grossing film overall. Written and directed by filmmaker Yang Yu, it follows the first movie, which was also developed by Yang and released in 2019. Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh will star in the English-language version. "I'm honoured to be part of Ne Zha 2, a landmark in Chinese animation and a powerful reminder of how universal our stories can be," Yeoh said. "Sharing this with audiences in English is such a joy, and I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonder, heart, spectacular artistry and magic of this film on the big screen." Ne Zha 2 is the highest-rated animated film of the year on Rotten Tomatoes and one of the highest-rated films of 2025 on Letterboxd. It will be screened in IMAX and 3D in New Zealand from 28 August.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- The Sun
The two-word phrase you should always use when your luggage goes missing as over 62,000 items get lost a year in UK
HOLIDAYMAKERS who lose their luggage have been encouraged to utter a two-word phrase if they belongings ever go AWOL. Shocking data recently revealed that 62,000 items were lost between August 2023 and August 2024 across UK airports. 1 But hope is not lost for travellers whose belongings suddenly vanish, as there are ways to mitigate disaster. "Losing luggage is always stressful, but not knowing what to do makes the situation even worse," says Chris Harrington, Hoppa's managing director. "Ultimately, the faster and more informed your response, the better chances of recovering your bag or receiving updates on its status. "The process isn't as complicated as one might think, but there are important steps you need to follow." Travellers who lose their luggage are advised to report their belongings missing first before locating your airline's service desk. Then, give as much detail as possible, providing brand, colour, size, type of shell, plus any unique identifiers, such as tags or stickers. Crucially, affected travellers should demand a 'property irregularity report' (PIR) reference number. Chris continued: "Remember, the quicker you act, the better your chances of finding out what's happened to your luggage." "A PIR number is a unique code that is used by airlines to trace your missing luggage and will be needed when you follow up on your luggage's status or if you need to make an insurance claim." "Even if the airline does not hand out allowances, make sure to keep all your receipts. With proper evidence, you may be able to claim these costs back at a later date." TRAVEL WARNING CAA warns UK travellers of cabin luggage rule that could be 'catastrophic' Many travel insurers offer coverage for luggage that has been delayed for more than 12 to 24 hours, so get in touch with your provider as soon as possible. If you're unfortunate enough to still have luggage missing after 3 weeks, be sure to follow up. Airlines have specific deadlines for submitting lost luggage claims, varying anywhere between 7 to 21 days. It comes after another survey found that holidaymakers are more worried about losing luggage and missing flights than being pickpocketed and misplacing their passport. A poll of 2,000 travellers found health emergencies are the top worry when in a different country, with theft also being a big concern. HOLIDAYMAKERS are more worried about losing luggage and missing flights than being pickpocketed and misplacing their passport. A poll of 2,000 travellers found health emergencies are the top worry when in a different country, with theft also being a big concern.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Daily Mail
The outbreak of violence at Kabaddi tournament that sparked cartel-style execution of DPD driver - and how 'honour' could have been to blame
Firing guns and hacking at each other with machetes, axes and bats in front of terrified families, it's hard to imagine an outbreak of violence more brutal or brazen. But just a day later this brawl would spark something far worse - the 'cartel-style' execution of a DPD driver as he went about his daily rounds. The shocking fight at a Kabaddi tournament in Alvaston, Derby, on August 20, 2023 was compared to a 'medieval' battle by a judge, who jailed seven of the men responsible to nearly 40 years in jail. This week the killing was featured on a BBC documentary murder 24/7. The judge said there had been a 'conspiracy of silence' over the cause of the violence, although he read a statement from one of the men involved which stated: 'All I know is that it involved honour from one of the parties, I did not question it, it was justified.' But whatever the cause of the incident, it would lead - on August 21, 2023 - to the savage murder of Aurman Singh, 23, who was hacked to death by seven men who were armed with an axe, a hockey stick, a knife, a golf club and a shovel. He was attacked with such ferocity that his left ear was severed and his skull had cracked open and part of his brain left exposed. A trial heard he was attacked by a gang of seven men who had planned the attack following the incident a day earlier. Kabaddi is a contact sport that originated in India and involves two teams of seven players attempting to 'raid' each other's half. Mehakdeep Singh, 24, and Sehajpal Singh, 26, both of Tipton, West Midlands, were found guilty of murder following a three-week trial at Stafford Crown Court. Five other members of the group had already been convicted and jailed. Aurman was attacked in daylight as he made a delivery in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, after the gang used 'inside' information to uncover the victim's delivery route and hunt him out. The group stalked his van in a white Mercedes Benz and grey Audi before ambushing the unsuspecting 23-year-old in the middle of the street. His injuries were so severe that there was no chance of him surviving and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspects fled in their cars before dumping weapons, including a hockey stick and shovel, in nearby Hubert Way. The police investigation into Aurman's murder was filmed for a BBC documentary, Murder 24/7, which aired this week. It showed footage of officers discussing the Kabaddi attack and linking it to his death. As MailOnline previously revealed, the incident came at the end of months of simmering hostilities between groups of young men of Indian heritage that had on several occasions exploded into violence. One linked event was a 'crazy fight' at a music event in a park a mile from Aurman's home a month before he died. Aurman, born in Italy but understood to have been of Indian Sikh heritage, lived in a mid-terraced home with his 46-year-old mother and younger sister in Smethwick, West Midlands. He attended the Sandwell and Birmingham Mela, a two-day festival promoting Punjabi culture, which took place between July 22 and 23, 2023 in Victoria Park in Smethwick. A former neighbour told MailOnline how Aurman had allegedly been caught up in trouble at the Kabaddi event. He said: 'I heard he had been involved in an altercation at the festival shortly before he was killed. 'I don't know in what capacity, he may have just been present, but I was told there was a big fight between one group and another. 'A few friends of mine who went to the Mela told me that there had been this 'crazy fight' and people had been moved away from the area by security. 'The kid I was talking to gestured over to Aurman's house and said 'your neighbour was involved, did you know that?'. 'I had no idea but didn't know what to think. He seemed to me to be a quiet man, but a good neighbour. Not someone who would cause any problems. 'I saw Aurman parking his DPD delivery van the day after I was told he was involved in the fight. I didn't know him well so I never asked him about it. I didn't have that sort of relationship with him. 'But a few weeks after being told that information about him I found out that he was the delivery driver killed on his round over in Shrewsbury. 'Reading the details of what happened to him, the fact his killers ambushed him and with such ferocity, makes it look like some sort of revenge attack.' Derbyshire Police did not have Aurman marked down as a suspect in any fighting but even so his killers are understood to have picked him out from footage, which was uploaded onto social media within hours. The following morning Aurman got up for work and drove 45-miles north from his home to his DPD depot in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. As normal he loaded his van with packages and then started out on his round. But unbeknownst to him a colleague at the depot - Sukhmandeep Singh, 24 - had passed on details of his delivery route to his killers. Mehakdeep Singh and Sehajpal Singh drove to Shrewsbury from their homes in Tipton, West Midlands, in a white Mercedes Benz. With them were Harpreet Singh and Harwinder Singh Turna, both of whom remain at large. Four other men - Arshdeep Singh, 24, Jagdeep Singh, 23, Shivdeep Singh, 27, and Manjot Singh, 24 – followed in a grey Audi. They carefully tailed Aurman through the historic Shropshire county town to a quiet suburban area in Coton Hill, where he pulled up just before 1pm and got out of his van to start unloading the packages. The Mercedes parked up behind and Harwinder was the first out, charging at Aurman and his startled colleague with a metal bar. The colleague ran off in terror and Harwinder hurled the bar at Aurman as he too tried to flee, the impact of which caused him to lose balance and tumble to the floor. Circling around him – several clutching weapons – they moved in on their hapless victim, chopping him with an axe, stabbing him and beating him mercilessly with a hockey stick, shovel and golf club. The attackers left him in a bloodied heap in a side-road. Residents who found him called an ambulance but his injuries were too severe and he died at the scene. Both the Mercedes and Audi drove off at speed. During his trial at Stafford Crown Court, Sehajpal said an argument broke out during their getaway between his co-defendant Mehakdeep and Harwinder about the metal bar being thrown and his fingerprints being on it. The suspects later abandoned their cars and dumped their weapons. Sehajpal and Mehakdeep then booked a cab to Shrewsbury rail station, where they met some of the others who had travelled there by bus. They travelled as a group to Wolverhampton. When asked what the atmosphere was like during the journey, Sehajpal said: 'It was stressed. We were also panicking. 'There was not much talking between us.' Sehajpal told jurors Mehakdeep booked an Uber to a friend's flat in High Street, Tipton, for the both of them. He recalled how he was at the flat when he discovered Aurman had died, adding: 'My friend was using his mobile phone and then he saw a DPD driver was dead in Shrewsbury. 'Then it came to my mind that it was the same case. 'It was shocking and stressful because I thought, at the time when I was in Shrewsbury, I thought that Aurman had some serious injuries but when I got the news that he had died, it was shocking. 'It was terrible news.' The court heard how Harwinder boarded a flight to Delhi, India, on August 22 and has since disappeared. Harpreet is said to have withdrawn cash from various cashpoints before the trail to catch him likewise went cold. Sehajpal and Mehakdeep, meanwhile, lay low for a couple of weeks before booking flights to Austria, where they were both arrested last May. Footage released by West Mercia Police shows the moment they were caught during a sting by armed cops in the Austrian village of Hohenzell, about 44 miles north-east of Salzburg and 146 miles west of the capital of Vienna. The pair denied Aurman's murder but were found guilty by a jury on Tuesday. Their convictions follow that of Arshdeep Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Shivdeep Singh, and Manjot Singh, who were each jailed for 28 years for murder in April 2024. Their inside man, Sukhmandeep Singh, was convicted of manslaughter and jailed for 10 years.
Android Authority
17-06-2025
- Android Authority
5 Android phones you should buy instead of Trump's T1 Phone
Joe Maring / Android Authority There's a new Android phone on the block, and it's an … interesting one. On June 16, the Trump Organization announced the T1 Phone. It's an Android phone part of the new Trump Mobile brand, described as a 'sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States.' In reality, the T1 Phone looks like a bit of a mess. Beyond the gaudy brushed gold design, the specs aren't anything to write home about. There's a 6.8-inch AMOLED display (with an unknown resolution), a 5,000mAh battery, 20W 'fast charging,' and a 50MP primary camera that's paired with a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. And that's not to mention that the T1 is almost certainly manufactured overseas, despite the claim that it's made in the US. Trump's T1 Phone is set to release in August for $499 (with a down payment of $100), and if even a small part of you is thinking about buying it, let me stop you right there. Rather than Trump's new phone, here are five other Android phones you should buy instead. Which Android phone would you buy instead of Trump's T1 Phone? 0 votes Google Pixel 9a NaN % Samsung Galaxy S24 FE NaN % Moto G Stylus (2025) NaN % HMD Fusion NaN % Punkt MC02 NaN % Other (let us know in the comments) NaN % Google Pixel 9a Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Perhaps the best alternative to the Trump phone is the Google Pixel 9a. It has the same $499 price tag yet is objectively better than the T1 Phone in almost every conceivable way. Specs-wise, there's no competition here. It's hard to gauge how performant the T1 is without knowing its chipset, but the Tensor G4 chip in the Pixel 9a is almost certainly better than Trump's handset. There's also a larger 5,100 mAh battery, 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging, and a 48MP primary camera + 13MP ultrawide camera combo that's bound to put the T1's camera setup to shame. The software experience is also a lot better on the Pixel 9a. The T1 Phone ships with Android 15 and has no official update policy for the number of Android OS upgrades or security patches it'll receive in the future. The Pixel 9a, meanwhile, is already running Android 16 and will keep getting updates through 2032. Plus, if you don't like the idea of having your phone tied so closely to Google, you can always install Graphene OS on the Pixel 9a, preventing Google from gathering so much of your personal data. Paul Jones / Android Authority There have been some recent concerns about Google Pixel phones and battery swelling issues, but if after-sales support is a concern for you, Google handily wins here. Google has a proven track record for taking care of any issues as they pop up, and you can always extend the default one-year warranty with Google's Preferred Care insurance plan. Comparatively, we have no idea how Trump Mobile will handle this sort of thing. The Google Pixel 9a is one of our favorite Android phones of the year, and if you have a budget of $500, it really is the best phone you can buy at this price. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you have a little bit more to spend and aren't thrilled with the Pixel 9a for whatever reason, another great option to consider is the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. The S24 FE normally retails for $650, but you can currently purchase it for just $525, which is an incredible price for everything it offers. Where Trump's T1 Phone has a display with a mystery resolution, which could be amazing or total garbage, we know the Galaxy S24 FE has an outstanding display. The 6.7-inch size is larger than the Pixel 9a and similar to the T1 Phone. With an AMOLED panel, 1080 x 2340 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,900 nits of brightness, the S24 FE's screen is one of the best in its class. It also has excellent performance, good battery life, and a strong camera setup — consisting of a 50MP primary camera, 8MP telephoto camera, and 12MP ultrawide camera. The Pixel 9a is a more reliable overall camera phone, but the Galaxy S24 FE is still much more capable than what you'll get with Trump's smartphone. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Galaxy S24 FE Like Google, Samsung also delivers on the software front. The Galaxy S24 FE currently runs Android 15 and will continue to receive Android updates and important security patches through 2031. There are also ample AI features as part of Samsung's Galaxy AI suite. The Pixel 9a is the better choice if camera quality is your number one concern (and if you prefer a smaller phone), but if you want a big display, snappy performance, and lots of AI features, the Galaxy S24 FE is an easy recommendation — and well worth an extra $25 over the T1 Phone. Moto G Stylus (2025) Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google and Samsung may be the two most prominent names in the Android world, but Motorola has a big presence, too. Not all of its phones are winners, but the recently released Moto G Stylus (2025) is pretty great — and it just happens to walk all over the T1 Phone. The Moto G Stylus comes in quite a bit cheaper than the T1 Phone at just $400, yet it matches or bests almost all of the T1's specs. The 6.7-inch AMOLED panel looks great, the 5,000mAh battery offers reliable endurance, and the 68W wired charge speeds are ridiculously fast. The 50MP primary and 13MP ultrawide cameras are also surprisingly good. Ryan Haines / Android Authority Beyond the spec sheet, the hardware is strong, too. The Gibraltar Sea faux leather back is a stunningly saturated blue that, if you ask me, runs laps around the cheap-looking gold finish on the T1 Phone. Motorola's phone is also more durable, featuring an IP68 dust/water resistance rating and a MIL-STD 810H military-grade durability rating. Plus, like the name suggests, the Moto G Stylus (2025) also comes with a bundled stylus that's stored inside the phone when you aren't using it. Motorola's update policy is perhaps the biggest weakness here, but if you don't mind receiving just two Android updates and three years of security patches (which is probably longer than what the T1 will get), the Moto G Stylus (2025) is a better and cheaper phone than the T1. It's an easy pick. HMD Fusion Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I already touched on it earlier, but it's worth reiterating a big question around Trump's T1 Phone: What happens when something goes wrong? What happens if you break your screen? If there's a battery issue? There's zero information about this on the Trump Mobile website, which isn't a particularly good sign. If these questions are top of mind for you when buying a phone, you should check out the HMD Fusion. Unlike most Android phones available today (including the T1 Phone), the HMD Fusion is incredibly user-repairable. You can easily replace the phone's screen, battery, charging port, speaker, and back cover. Spare parts are readily sold by iFixit, and they're affordable, too (a new battery is just $33 and a new screen costs $57). Unlike most Android phones available today, the HMD Fusion is incredibly user-repairable. Another cool feature of the HMD Fusion is that it can be customized with modular accessories, including a gaming controller and a high-tech flash ring. The specs aren't the best out there, but considering how cheap the Fusion is, they're solid enough. You get a 6.56-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 108MP rear camera, a 5,000mAh battery, 33W wired charging, and expandable storage via a microSD card. For a phone that costs just $300, that's a pretty solid package. The Galaxy S24 FE and Pixel 9a are much better phones for fast performance, great cameras, and long-term software updates (the Fusion will only get updated through Android 16), but if you want to keep things more affordable and want a phone you can easily fix yourself, the HMD Fusion is one of the best options out there. Punkt MC02 Adamya Sharma / Android Authority The last alternative to the Trump T1 Phone I'd recommend looking at is the Punkt MC02. Unlike the other phones mentioned here, the Punkt MC02 doesn't run a traditional version of Android. Instead, it's powered by Apostrophy OS — a version of Graphene OS with its own suite of security-focused applications and services. That includes a built-in VPN, in-depth privacy controls, and limiting applications from accessing any personal data they would otherwise have access to on a 'normal' Android phone. The Punkt MC02 doesn't ship with the Google Play Store or any Google apps pre-installed, but if you'd like, you can still easily access all of those things — it just requires a couple of extra steps in the name of enhanced security. As far as specs go, the Punkt MC02 isn't all that exciting. But that's also not the point. If you want one of the most privacy-centric phones on the market today, you'll be hard-pressed to find something better than what Punkt is offering. The Punkt MC02 costs $599, making it a bit more expensive than the T1 Phone. But it's important to remember that Punkt offers a load of privacy features you simply won't get with Trump's phone, and if that's important to you, Punkt is far and away the better option. Don't buy Trump's T1 Phone I could keep going on and on about other Android phones I think you should buy instead of Trump's smartphone. The OnePlus 13R is just $100 more and one of my favorite Android phones of the entire year. The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G isn't a perfect device, but with a nicer design, better display, and lower price than the T1, it's a much better choice overall. Hell, even if you're a diehard Android user, I'd recommend buying the iPhone 16e over the T1 Phone any day of the week. The T1 Phone is not an Android phone you should spend your money on. I say that not because of the politics surrounding the T1 Phone, but rather as someone who has been writing about and covering Android phones for over a decade. Beyond the mediocre specs and uncompetitive price, the vibes of the T1 Phone are just off. The official render looks like a rushed Photoshop job (and a bad one at that), critical information like the display resolution and chipset are nowhere to be found, and the copy on the Trump Mobile website is laughable (in one section, the 5,000mAh battery is referred to as '5000mAh long life camera'). Remove the Trump affiliation from the T1 Phone, and my above list of recommended alternatives remains the same. This is not an Android phone you should spend your money on. If you're in the market for something new, just get one of the other phones mentioned here. You'll be glad you did.
