The start of 2024 will be a busy schedule for OnePlus, with the company set to launch the OnePlus 12R on January 4 in China before a global release on January 23 alongside the OnePlus 12. Apart from the handset though, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are also tagged as well, which is confirmed in a teaser that reveals the updated design of the ANC wireless earbuds.
In a surprising turn of events, the import ban on Apple's Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 (review) was paused after the company's request was granted by the US Court of Appeals. Sale of the affected Apple smartwatch models also resumed in selected Apple stores as confirmed by the company.
Leaks about the unannounced Apple HomePod with a touch display continue to make waves. After the alleged prototype with a LCD touchscreen was spotted in October this year, a new set of information and pictures have appeared recently, revealing vital cues about the speaker's design.
OnePlus 12 is not the only device OnePlus is going to introduce for international markets on January 23. It was confirmed by the company this month that the OnePlus 12R will join the flagship. And in its first teaser, the design and two colorways of the OnePlus 12R are shown.
2024 is looking to be a big year for Apple as it is expected they're going to refresh many of its iPad and iPad Pro lines following no launches this year. Among those planned are the two iPad Pro tablets that are rumored to bring OLED screen and new M3 chip. A new report suggests that the duo may bring MagSafe charging as well.
Google introduced Nearby Share feature as the default sharing tool for files and multimedia on Android devices in 2020. And in a few years the feature has existed, the name didn't quite create a striking impression when compared to Apple's AirDrop or the peer-to-peer SHAREit. The latest move from Google is particularly rebranding the feature to Quick Share, possibly making it easier to remember for users.
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For many years, the design of Apple's smartwatches has stayed in a rectangular form with convex glass on top and underside. Frankly, this also made the entire Apple Watch family iconic and easy to distinguish. It is rumored that in Watch Series 10 or Watch Series X that Apple will finally introduce notably exterior iterations, including a new band system.
In addition to the Galaxy S24 trio and mid-range Galaxy A55, Samsung could also refresh its rugged smartphone line in the first half of 2024. After the Galaxy XCover 7 pictures were surfaced last month, alleged pricing of the handset has now been revealed, indicating of a competitive positioning.
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Nothing introduced the Phone (2) in July this year, which is the second smartphone that carries the unique transparent design and glyph interface of the company. While the device is a solid upgrade from the original Phone, its success was subdued by the high price tag and limited availability. The upcoming Phone (2a) could well be the cheaper option that is set to launch in early 2024.
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Unlike on iPhones, viewing the device's battery health status on Android is not as straightforward and readily available. Depending on the manufacturer, you either need to install an app or dial a combination of codes to tell how battery-worthy the cell is. It's starting to change with Android 14 with an added charging cycle count. Even further, Google may soon introduce a battery health checker natively on Android 15.
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