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Business Standard
18 hours ago
- Business Standard
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Design to display and cameras; what to expect
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has reportedly surfaced online, revealing potential design changes to both the front and rear. Expected to launch later this year, the tablet is likely to retain its signature 14.6-inch AMOLED display, while introducing a smaller notch and removing the rear S Pen storage slot. Alongside, the Galaxy S25 FE has also appeared on the web with thinner bezels and other design refinements. Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: What's changing The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is said to maintain a similar overall form factor as the earlier Ultra models, including the Tab S9 Ultra and Tab S10 Ultra, but with some notable tweaks: Display and notch: While the 14.6-inch AMOLED panel is likely unchanged, the notch has been redesigned. It now features a smaller, rounded U-shaped notch, as opposed to the wider cutout seen in previous models. This could indicate the removal of one of the dual front cameras, possibly the ultrawide sensor, retaining only a single selfie camera. Bezels: The bezels remain thin, although the new notch design reportedly lends a less premium aesthetic compared to previous generations. While the older Tab S9 and S10 Ultra models had a notch design akin to Apple's MacBooks, the new one appears more aligned with Samsung's budget Galaxy A-series. Back panel and stylus: One of the key changes is the absence of the dedicated S Pen magnetic storage slot beneath the rear camera module. This suggests that Samsung may relocate the S Pen's charging point to the side of the tablet, in a move similar to Apple's iPad Pro. The updated stylus is expected to be non-Bluetooth and charge-free, unlike previous models. Galaxy S25 FE: Slimmer bezels, larger battery In addition to the tablet, renders of the Galaxy S25 FE have also emerged. The phone appears largely unchanged from its predecessor, but does come with a few enhancements: Design: The smartphone features the familiar vertical triple-camera setup on the rear. The bezels appear noticeably thinner than the S24 FE, offering a more premium appearance, although the chin bezel is still slightly thicker. Performance and battery: As per earlier leaks cited by GSMArena, the S25 FE may be powered by the Exynos 2400 processor, paired with 8GB RAM and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Battery and charging: The battery capacity could be increased to 4,900mAh (up from 4,700mAh), with support for 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, a significant jump from the earlier 25W wired charging.
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Here's what's wrong with the Xperia 1 VII, and how you can get a free replacement
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has been in the spotlight recently after it emerged that some owners were suffering from a major defect. Fortunately, Sony has identified the problem and will offer a free replacement program. Sony UK confirmed on its website (spotted by GSMArena) that the motherboard in some Xperia 1 VII units was defective: Our investigation has concluded that the manufacturing process may cause a failure of the circuit board in a small number of Xperia 1 VII smartphones, which could potentially result in power issues. The manufacturing process was changed immediately to ensure this does not happen again. Furthermore, we have successfully identified every affected smartphone. The Japanese manufacturer didn't delve into the details of the problem, but confirmed that it would offer a replacement program for affected Xperia 1 VII owners. This program will kick off on July 21.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
iPhone 17 series: Titanium frames to A19 chips, what to expect from Apple
Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 17 series later this year, expected to include four models: the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air — likely replacing the Plus variant. According to a report by GSMArena, citing analyst Jeff Pu, the entire lineup will be powered by next-generation Apple Silicon, most likely the A19 series of chips. In addition to performance upgrades, the lineup is also expected to bring notable design changes, including a shift away from titanium frames on the Pro models and the introduction of a new titanium-aluminium alloy frame exclusive to the iPhone 17 Air. Apple A19 chips across the lineup Contrary to earlier reports suggesting the base model would retain the current A18 chip, Pu claims the iPhone 17 will feature the newer A19 chipset. Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air are expected to be powered by the A19, while the Pro models may feature an A19 Pro variant with more GPU cores. Additionally, the Pro models are tipped to include faster LPDDR5X RAM, while the standard and Air models may stick with LPDDR5. Titanium alloy frame for iPhone 17 Air Apple is also expected to make notable changes to the materials used across the series. Multiple reports suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could revert to aluminium chassis, shifting away from the titanium alloy frames introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. However, titanium is not expected to disappear entirely. According to a report by 9To5Mac, citing analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will reserve the titanium frame design exclusively for the new iPhone 17 Air model, likely to provide added durability while maintaining a lightweight build. As per the report, Kuo said that the iPhone 17 Air will have a 'titanium-aluminium alloy metal frame, with a lower percentage of titanium than the current Pro and Pro Max metal frames.' iPhone 17 series: What to expect While the Pro models may lose their titanium chassis, a significant design overhaul is still anticipated. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to introduce a dual-finish design featuring an aluminium frame and a partial glass rear to support wireless charging, MagSafe, and potential pass-through functionalities. Apple may also relocate the Apple logo and adopt a full-width camera layout, replacing the traditional corner camera bump. The Pro lineup could also receive upgraded telephoto lenses with higher resolution. The standard iPhone 17, while retaining much of its predecessor's design, is tipped to gain support for ProMotion display technology, allowing for adaptive refresh rates of up to 120Hz — something previously exclusive to the Pro series. As for the new iPhone 17 Air, it is expected to be Apple's slimmest smartphone ever. Reports suggest it could feature a chassis as thin as 5.5mm — thinner than the iPhone 6, which currently holds the record at 6.9mm. To achieve this ultra-slim profile, Apple might reduce battery capacity and opt for a single rear camera setup.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
Galaxy S25 FE: What to expect from Samsung's next fan-edition smartphone
Samsung is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (Fan Edition) in India in the coming months. Ahead of the potential launch, the alleged design and specifications of the Galaxy S25 FE have surfaced on the web. Another piece of information has surfaced online recently, which suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE might sport an LTPO display and feature an upgrade in battery capacity. Here's what to expect from the anticipated smartphone. Galaxy S25 FE: What to expect According to GSMArena, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 FE is largely expected to retain last year's design, but with a shift to Armor Aluminium, and become slimmer and lighter at 7.4mm thick and 190g (down from 8.0mm and 213g). It will likely feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ LTPO display with a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, distinguishing it from the S25+'s higher-resolution panel and Victus 2 protection. The Galaxy S25 FE might be powered by the Exynos 2400 chip, paired with 8GB RAM and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, as reported by GSMArena. Battery capacity might be bumped to 4,900mAh (from 4,700mAh), with 45W fast charging — up from 25W — while 15W wireless charging is expected. The camera setup is expected to remain mostly unchanged with a 50MP main, 8MP 3x telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide. However, the selfie camera will reportedly get an upgrade to 12MP, possibly with autofocus. The device is also expected to follow Samsung's seven-year software support promise. The smartphone might be launched around early October, following the timeline of previous FE models.
GSM Arena
7 days ago
- GSM Arena
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra hands-on review
GSMArena Team , 10 July 2025 . The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has an immaculate camera system, led by a 50MP 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR camera. The lens in front of the sensor i a 23mm optically-stabilized unit with an f/1.6-f/4.0 variable aperture. Huawei says this imager holds the industry record for dynamic range with 16 stops - a 15 times improvement over the Pura 70 Ultra. The new sensor uses TCG-HDR technology, which significantly increases per-pixel electron capacity by preserving details in both bright and dark parts of the scene. Then there's the industry's first switchable dual telephoto camera. It combines two lenses - an 83mm 3.7x medium telephoto and a 200mm 10x super telephoto (official specs claim 9.4x) - with the same 1/1.28-inch sensor. At 3.7x, you get the full 50MP of the imager; at 100x, you get 12MP. Completing the main camera setup is a 40 MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 13mm equivalent focal length, which includes autofocus. With that out of the way, it's time to look at some samples from the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra. We shot with all three cameras in good light and low light. We'll refrain from in-depth analysis here and save it for our full review. We've secured a retail unit and are eager to put it through our usual testing here at GSMArena HQ! This first set of samples is from the wide-angle camera in both good and low light. We got to test the Pura 80 Ultra in Dubai, which was fun but also perfectly suitable for these cameras! 1x in good light 1x in low light Here are some 2x in-sensor-zoom samples from the 1-inch main cameras. 2x from main camera in good and low light Moving on to the star of the show, the switchable dual tele camera! As expected, it performs the best at its 3.7x position, using the entirety of its sensor. The detail, dynamic range, and colors are stellar in good and not-so-good light. 3.7x in good light 3.7x in low light Zooming into 10x, there's an ever-so-slight drop in texture quality and a waxier quality of the textures, but it's not dramatic. Keep in mind you'll likely be viewing these images on a smartphone screen, where they shine! 10x in good light 10x camera in low light The 40MP ultrawide shines in Dubai! These sweeping cityscapes require a wider lens. We're very happy with its results! The new ultrawide also focuses twice as close as its predecessor at 5cm. Ultrawide in good and low light Here are some telemacro samples. Macro samples Finally, here are some selfies. The front camera has a very nice 21mm focal length that's ideal for selfies, though it defaults to a slightly cropped 24mm equivalent field of view. There is also a 2x option that doesn't look half bad either. The dynamic range looks great as well. Selfies Video samples You can check out the playlist below, which includes multiple video samples by all cameras.
