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Geek Culture
12 hours ago
- Business
- Geek Culture
CMF Phone 2 Pro Gaming Test - Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact & PUBG Mobile
The Nothing Phone series has made a name for itself with its distinct visual flair, boasting an industrial, almost prototype-looking design for its mobile devices. In the same vein, its sub-brand, CMF by Nothing, features a clean yet unique modular aesthetic with its phone series, which debuted with the Nothing CMF Phone 1 in 2024. A year on, CMF has unveiled its second iteration, the aptly named CMF Phone 2 Pro, offering the same modular case design alongside hardware improvements over its predecessor, like its slimmest and lightest chassis yet, measuring at a depth of 7.8mm and weighing a mere 185g, an advanced four-camera system, and a 6.77″ FHD+ flexible AMOLED display capable of delivering 1.07 billion hues of colour at a 120Hz refresh rate. When it comes to performance, the device packs in the newly upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor with an 8-core CPU and 2.5 GHz clock speeds, with the company claiming that this provides 10% faster processing and a 5% improvement in graphics when compared to the CMF Phone 1. GPU-wise, the device is powered by the Mali-G615 MC2 mobile graphics processor, which is admittedly a step down compared to the more advanced Adreno chips in recent phones. In practice, when put through the gaming gauntlet of Wuthering Waves , Zenless Zone Zero , Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile , the device understandably struggles to hit the coveted 60fps in most titles, but it does impress in its ability to disperse heat and has great thermal management across the board. Check out how the CMF By Nothing Phone 2 Pro runs in the video above, which covers performance indicators, starting temperatures, and more. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is out now at S$399 on Lazada, and Shopee. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Android CMF by Nothing CMF By Nothing Phone 2 Pro gaming test nothing
Stuff.tv
12 hours ago
- Stuff.tv
OnePlus dumps its famous Alert Slider but it's for one very good reason
If you've ever owned a OnePlus flagship phone then you'll be familiar with the alert slider – it's an easy way to switch the phone into silent when it's in your pocket and it's always been a feature I'm surprised more Android phone makers didn't adopt. Now though, the button has been axed, starting with the OnePlus 13s which will be available in India after a 5 June launch. This phone isn't coming to the US or Europe, though it will have implications for countries outside India since it's the first OnePlus phone to replace the Alert Slider with a new button – known as the Plus Key. And to avoid any confusion, the company confirmed it will be coming to 'all OnePlus smartphones launching this year.' However, the main use for it is to add webpages, messages and other bookmarkable info to a baked-in feature known as the Plus Mind. Nothing also has something similar, known as Essential Space. Essentially, it's a bit like a catalog for all your key info, an alternative to saving things in apps like Google Keep or Microsoft OneNote. Much like other vendors, OnePlus is toting this as increasing personalisation. This transition is very similar to the Action Button change on Apple's iPhone and like that button you can also choose its function (so you can keep using it to silence your phone if you want), start the camera or begin translation. Play And, if you map the button to an alternative use, you can swipe up with three fingers to add things to your Plus Mind instead. This gesture means that Plus Mind will also come to the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R as well (since there is obviously no dedicated Plus Key) via a software update. You're also able to use the feature to extract information. So it could use it to extract event info from an image and add it to your calendar for example. Of course, this is all part of OnePlus AI – the company's somewhat belated push into AI features. But while it might be somewhat later than many rivals, it is offering a lot of the same features as others. And aside from some image editing shortcuts, there's no real evidence that AI tricks are proving a hit with consumers. Additional OnePlus AI features coming this year AI VoiceScribe: Enables users to record, summarise, and translate calls and meetings directly within popular messaging, video, and online meeting applications. AI Call Assistant (coming to India only for now): On the OnePlus 13s, the OnePlus Dialer will offer options for automatic Call Summaries or real-time Call Translation during calls. AI Translation: Consolidates all translation capabilities – text, live voice, camera-based, and screen translation – into a single, intuitive app, making it easier to understand foreign languages and connect globally. AI Search: AI Search enables conversational, natural language queries, seamlessly searching local files, settings, notes, and calendars for contextually relevant results. Integrated with AI Plus Mind, it enhances productivity through intuitive, interactive searches. AI Reframe: Intelligently analyses photo scenes, identifies the subject, and adjusts composition, generating multiple creative framing options for users to choose from. AI Best Face 2.0 (coming this summer through an update): Enhances group photos by automatically detecting and correcting issues like closed eyes or suboptimal expressions for more polished results. This feature supports images with up to 20 individuals and works even with photos captured on other devices. OnePlus is also adding Google Gemini integration, similar to parent company Oppo and it will work across OnePlus' own apps as well as Google's ones. On device AI processing is prioritised where more sensitive information is used, although the company states that its own private cloud will keep data private. The company also says it recently rolled out support for Oppo's O+ Connect for the OnePlus 13R which enables uses to do file transfers and more between their OnePlus device and MacOS computer, either through the O+ Connect app, or via a drag and drop interface in the Finder.
GSM Arena
14 hours ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
First teaser image of the Nothing Phone (3) offers a microscopic glimpse at the new model Comments
First teaser image of the Nothing Phone (3) offers a microscopic glimpse at the new model Comments
GSM Arena
14 hours ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
First teaser image of the Nothing Phone (3) offers a microscopic glimpse at the new model
It has been two years since Nothing last launched a premium phone, but the wait is almost over – the Nothing Phone (3) is coming in July and we already have our first microscopic glimpse at the new model. Here it is, shared by the official Nothing account on X: Your first look at the Nothing Phone (3) Not much to look at, but it ties in perfectly with Nothing's established style. Here's another look, this time coming from Flipkart in India. Flipkart is a regular partner for the company. Indeed, the Nothing Phone (2) launched on Flipkart back in July 2023. The Nothing Phone (3) will be sold in India through Flipkart Earlier this month, CEO Carl Pei revealed that the Nothing Phone (3) will be 'around £800' (that would be around ₹92,000). This is rumored to be a proper flagship device, though Pei is keeping his cards close to the chest. For comparison, the Phone (2) started at £580/₹45,000 (8/128GB), so we're looking at a significant price jump. Source
Tatler Asia
17 hours ago
- Tatler Asia
Will your next phone be as customisable as Lego blocks?
Modular phones present a radical departure from this model. Designed for longevity and customisation, these phones allow users to swap out components like the screen, battery and even camera modules, all using standard tools. The result? A phone that evolves with you, rather than expires on schedule. Also read: Doctor Anywhere founder Lim Mai Wun on creating a blueprint for a sustainable tech-enabled healthcare company HMD Fusion: modularity made simple Above HMD Fusion's modular accesories include Outfit cases with flash and a dedicated gaming controller (Photo: HMD) Finnish manufacturer HMD, best known for producing Nokia-branded phones, is venturing into modular territory with the HMD Fusion. Designed as a midrange device, the Fusion features a 6.56-inch screen, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a removable, modular back panel known as Outfits. These Outfits, which attach via connector pins, range from basic coloured covers to functional accessories like the Smart Outfit—featuring a flip-up flash powered by the phone—and a Gaming Outfit with dual joysticks and triggers that transforms the Fusion into a handheld console. HMD has prioritised repairability, using standard screws instead of glue. Users can replace the screen, battery and other internal components themselves. The company has also released a toolkit for developers and hobbyists to design their own Outfits using 3D printing. Fairphone 5: prioritising repairability and ethical sourcing Above The Fairphone 5 is built using ethical manufacturing with sustainable and recycled materials under fair labor practices (Photo: Fairphone) Dutch company Fairphone has been leading the sustainable smartphone movement since 2013. Its latest model, the Fairphone 5, is engineered for a 10-year lifespan, supported by a five-year warranty and eight years of software updates. Powered by a Qualcomm chipset and featuring IP54 resistance, the Fairphone 5 is designed with repairability and ethical sourcing in mind. It uses no glue in its assembly, instead relying on screws, so components like the battery, screen, camera modules, USB port and earpiece can be replaced individually. The phone's body is made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium, and its supply chain prioritises fair trade practices. It ships with a de-Googled version of Android called /e/OS, but users can opt to install other Android distributions—or even Linux. CMF by Nothing: stylish, accessible modularity Above CMF Phone 2 Pro has various attachment points for multiple accessories such as extra lenses, magnetic folding stand and lanyard (Photo: Nothing) CMF, a sub-brand of British tech upstart Nothing, has released the CMF Phone 2 Pro, its second modular phone. Designed with affordability in mind, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and also carries an IP54 rating. Rather than overhaul the entire phone, CMF focuses on modular accessories that attach to the back panel. Users can swap in add-on lenses (such as fisheye or macro), magnetic folding stands, or even wallet attachments. An extra thumb screw on the corner allows lanyards or other accessories to be secured. The backplates themselves can be removed with a screwdriver and 3D printed for further customisation. Better phones mean a better future Above The Fairphone 5 has components that come from fair and ethical sources (Photo: Fairphone) Despite their promise, modular phones face challenges—chief among them being the trade-off between flexibility and sleek design. Consumer habits, driven by rapid upgrade cycles, also present a barrier to widespread adoption. However, as environmental concerns gain urgency and regulations around e-waste tighten, modular designs could become the new standard. With brands like Fairphone, HMD and CMF leading the charge, the smartphone of the future may not just be smarter—it may also be more sustainable, more durable and more personalised.
