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News on Smartphones, July 2022

July 2022: The Latest News on Smartphones

Aug 3, 2022

iPhone

iPhone 15 Pro Max Tipped to Get Periscope Lens in 2023: Kuo

iPhone 15 Pro Max will be the only model that will get the periscope lens in 2023, as per analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He said that 5x-6x optical zoom will be available on the smartphone. Previous report hinted that the iPhone 15 Pro model will come with a periscope camera that will provide 5x optical zoom.

Full content and details (external sources): Gadgets

Apple may launch eSIM-only iPhone 14 model in some markets

As per a report published in The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series may arrive in eSIM-only versions for some markets. Apple is not expected to make the full switch from physical SIM to eSIM on all its devices but rather test out if consumers would be open to an eSIM-only phone.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Apple supplier facing camera lens quality issues for iPhone 14

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said some of Apple's suppliers for iPhone 14's panel and RAM experienced quality issues, but that should have a limited impact on the mass production since the Cupertino-based tech giant has diversified its iPhone 14 series suppliers to avoid launch delays due to component shortages.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A04 Reportedly Spotted on NBTC Database, Expected to Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy A04 has been reportedly spotted on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) database, hinting at an imminent launch. Alongside the NBTC listing, the handset has cleared BIS certification as well.

Full content and details (external sources): Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy M13 4G and M13 5G announced

Samsung announced a redesigned Galaxy M13 4G and an all-new Galaxy M13 5G. The new Galaxy M13 4G features a redesigned rear camera design and a larger 6,000 mAh battery.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Samsung's new 'Repair Mode' will keep sensitive data safe while your phone being serviced

It’s standard practice to reset your phone when dropping it off at the service center for repairs – otherwise you risk sensitive data (photos, accounts, etc.) getting into the wrong hands. Samsung has introduced a solution to this problem – Repair Mode.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Will Reportedly Only Use Qualcomm Chipset: Ming-Chi Kuo

Samsung Galaxy S23 could reportedly be using only Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor worldwide. This is in comparison to the Galaxy S22, only 70 percent for which the Snapdragon processor was used.

Full content and details (external sources): Gadgets

Huawei

Huawei Nova 10, Nova 10 Pro With 60-Megapixel Front Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro smartphones were launched in China. Both the smartphones sport OLED displays that come with up to 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear cameras with 50-megapixel main sensor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 SoCs, and 60-megapixel front cameras.

Full content and details (external sources): Gadgets

Huawei Mate 40E gets Quantum SIM card support

China Telecom launched the E-surfing Quantum HD secret call feature that ultimately supports VoLTE HD encrypted calls. As per the reports, Huawei Mate 40E will now get the support of quantum SIM cards with domestic chipsets.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

Huawei Hi Nova 10 with ‘5G’ certified with 66W/100W charging

The well-known China Post Communications have pushed off new 5G capable handsets for the 3C certification procedure. This might be a new addition to the Huawei Nova 10 series, labeled Hi Nova 10 5G. The Huawei Hi Nova 10 5G with the models MGZ-BD00 and ALH-BD00 will come with a 66W and 100W charging adapter.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

New Huawei Mate X3 to launch by December 2022 or January 2023

According to the well-known Weibo blogger, Huawei may deploy the flagship the foldable Mate X3 by December 2022 or early January 2023.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

Oppo

Oppo K10 Energy surfaces with SD 778G chip, 120Hz LCD and offline distribution strategy

A new phone has surfaced, dubbed the Oppo K10 Energy (or perhaps “Vitality Edition”, model number PERM10). It seems destined for offline distribution and it’s powered by the Snapdragon 778G, which is paired with a generous 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Oppo Reno8 Pro goes global with Dimensity 8100, Reno8 follows

The Reno8 series is going global with two models – the Reno8 and Reno8 Pro.

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Oppo Find X5 Pro With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Tipped to Launch in August

Oppo has been tipped to be working on a new Oppo Find X5 series smartphone that is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Oppo is also expected to launch its first clamshell foldable smartphone along with the Find N2.