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GSM Arena
22-05-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Alcatel V3 Classic and V3 Pro are also coming
Alcatel is launching the V3 Ultra on May 27, and today we learned the event will see two more phones. The Ultra will share the stage with V3 Classic and V3 Pro – two 5G-enabled phones with 50 MP cameras and 5,200 mAh batteries. The Ultra will be a rebadged TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper, and the other two are also part of the TCL portfolio – the Classic is the TCL 60, and the Pro is the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper. Alcatel V3 Classic Alcatel advertises the V3 Classic as "India's First NxtVision Display," which is how TCL and Alcatel brand their regular screens. The NxtPaper technology will appear on the V3 Pro, a 6.7" LCD with up to a 120 Hz refresh rate. The e-ink tech is the only major difference between the V3 Classic and V3 Pro - these phones will share the same 50 MP + 5 MP camera combo on the back and 8 MP selfie shooter, as well as the battery we already mentioned. Alcatel V3 Pro We should point out that while TCL 60 launched with 256 GB storage, it seems like V3 Classic will be a 128 GB device (expandable with a micro SD slot). We also know the V3 Pro will bring 8 GB RAM, but the storage remains unknown here. These phones should be fairly affordable - the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper launched internationally for €189, which is about INR18,000. We have to wait until Tuesday to learn how Alcatel will adapt the prices for the Indian market. Source 1 • Source 2
Phone Arena
09-05-2025
- Phone Arena
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leaks in great detail just a few days ahead of its launch
If you can't wait until Tuesday to find out everything there is to know about Sony's next Android flagship from the proverbial horse's mouth, a huge (and undoubtedly legit) new Android Headlines leak leaves very few questions unanswered, showcasing the Xperia 1 VII in three colorways and a whole bunch of revealing marketing materials. Technically, a number of key specifications and potentially major selling points are still up in the air, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess them all based on the images below, what past Xperia powerhouses have offered, and what other reliable sources have suggested over the last few weeks . It's never a good sign for the box-office prospects of an upcoming mobile device if that's the first thing one wonders when looking at the leaked pictures of said unannounced handset, but for what it's worth, one Xperia 1 VII change over last year's Xperia 1 VI is clear right off the bat. Instead of rocking black, platinum silver, khaki green, and scar red paint jobs as its predecessor, Sony's 2025 crown jewel will apparently come in black, green, and purple color options (whose marketing names are not yet known). That's obviously not what you'd call an upgrade, which is where the three larger rear-facing imaging sensors are likely to come in. While the primary and secondary cameras are expected to retain the 48 and 12 megapixel counts of their Xperia 1 VI equivalents, the tertiary lens (which will be in charge of ultra-wide-angle snapshots) is likely to get some much-needed improvements and noticeably boost the real-world photography experience as a whole. The display, meanwhile, is rumored (but not guaranteed) to match the 4K resolution of 2023's Xperia 1 V rather than settling for last year's 2340 x 1080 pixel count. The 6.5-inch diagonal will almost certainly stay the same, and unsurprisingly, there are no notable changes expected in the bezel department either. Another big feature (both figuratively and literally speaking) confirmed today is a 5,000mAh battery that puts the Xperia 1 VII on the same level as not just the Xperia 1 VI, but the likes of Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra as well. Interestingly, Sony expects that to be enough for two whole days of endurance between charges, which means... that you might not get a 4K screen after all. By far the biggest puzzle piece missing at the moment is whether or not the Xperia 1 VII will be released in the US. And if yes, how much will it cost? Although I could definitely venture a couple of guesses, I'd rather stick to the stuff I'd be willing to bet the house on, like a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB RAM count, and 256 and 512GB storage variants. None of these details are corroborated or alluded to in any way today, while things like a headphone jack, microSD card slot, and state-of-the-art Sony Bravia display technology are completely etched in stone. The same goes for a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a dedicated camera shutter button, both of which have become staple features for high-end Sony smartphones in recent years. All in all, there's no denying that the Xperia 1 VII looks great (both from a strictly cosmetic standpoint and as far as its specs and capabilities are concerned), but it's hard to imagine how something this repetitive and generic (by Sony's standards, at least) could ever rival the best Android phones out there in terms of mainstream appeal.
GSM Arena
08-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Tecno announces HiOS 15 with improved UI and new AI features
Tecno has announced HiOS 15, the company's next generation Android-based operating system for its mobile devices. The new update comes with updated UI, improved performance and efficiency, as well as a raft of AI features. Starting with the UI, HiOS 15 comes with a cleaner interface with 40% fewer pre-installed apps. There are new animations and transitions, with AI-generated wallpapers and new minimal icons. The app transitions are also 15% quicker to make the UI feel snappier. The OS comes with features such as MemFusion 3.0 and memory defragmentation to improve memory performance and more efficient use of storage. Sensory Scheduling 2.0 also improves multitasking performance in up to 25 apps at once along with a Blank Data mode to shield information from apps. Performance enhancement features The company has also included a wireless mic mode, which can turn the phone into a wireless microphone when paired with a speaker. There are also several new AI features, such as AI Call Assistant for real-time translations, transcriptions, and summaries of calls, including those from WhatsApp, AI Auto Answer for automatically answering calls and generating summaries while you're away, AI Voiceprint Noise Suppression for background noise removal, AI Screen Awareness to provide context to on-screen content, and finally AI Writing & Document Assistant. AI features Other AI features include AI Eraser 2.0 & Image Extender, AI Wallpaper Generator, AI Sharpness Plus, and AI Blurring for blurring sensitive information in screenshots. Tecno has also pledged commitment to the Indian market by tailoring certain features for the Indian users. It works with Indian fundamental models such as Sarvam AI for better handling of local languages. The company's Ella AI supports Hindi and will soon support other Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, and Marathi through updates before the end of this year.
