Let’s kick the week off with some official news, starting with some new information on the products we got last week from Samsung. Oh and by the way, for those of you who want the deals, we’ve decided to just add them to the description to keep the video a little shorter. Last week at Unpacked we got two new foldables with a ton of improvements but, apparently there’s another improvement Samsung didn’t tell us about when it comes to the display… until today for some odd reason.. Sammy says that the Z Fold 3 uses a new Eco2 OLED display that brings a new laminated structure that’s able to reduce the light reflection from the OLED layer. With this new tech it doesn’t require a polarizing layer anymore, making the OLED panel slimmer and power efficient in the process, which can I just say, yes.. It’s probably why this Z Fold 3 has gotten slimmer. They’re claiming that this new panel is 25% more power efficient than previous generation OLED screens and it also allows for more light to pass through, and yes that’s what enables the Under Display Camera as well. Apparently the only drawback here is that it’s a little bit more complicated to manufacture, so it makes sense that they only decided to add it to their most expensive smartphone.. Even if the selfie camera isn’t the best, let’s hope this technology makes its way on to other smartphones because, we all love better battery life right?
Let’s shift gears on to Google and some new Pixel leaks because why not? If you remember, the latest leaks we got from Jon Prosser claimed that the Pixel 5a Series would launch on August 26th. Well, now we have a new leak from Android Police where they’re claiming that Google might announce this device tomorrow, August 17th… most likely by the time you watch this video. As a matter of fact they also shared some images of the components for the 5a that they got from some repair shops. The pictures show that we will in fact be getting the same design as the Pixel 4a with the frosted back, the dual camera array in the stove and the circular finger print scanner in the middle. Something that is changing is that we’ll reportedly be getting a much larger 4680 mAh battery, when compared to the 3800 mAh power pack we got with the 4a. Finally, we can also see that the headphone jack is still alive here but, the repair shops didn’t really share any images on what we can expect for the displays but they will most likely stay the same as last generation. Reports hint that Google will be using the Snapdragon 765G to power this phone, again, and it’ll be priced at 450 bucks. And due to shortages, it’ll also be exclusive in the United States and Japan like we’re expecting for the Pixel 6 Series. We’ll see what we get as, this is definitely one of Google’s weirdest releases to date.
Let’s move the spotlight back on to Samsung but, for products that we can expect until next year.. But don’t worry, I mean early next year.. We haven’t gotten much leaks for the S22 Series other than some details here and there for the camera but, nothing too conclusive yet. Now we have some major leaks from Ice Universe and Tron that reveal most of the specs for Sammy’s next flagship release. Starting with Ice Universe, on a new Weibo post he mentions that the S22 will bring a 6.06-inch display, and the S22+ a 6.55-inch, both LTPS FHD+ panels running at 120Hz. When it comes to the Ultra, that one will get a massive 6.81-inch LTPO display at QHD+ resolution and running at 120Hz. Moving on to the batteries, you can expect 3800 mAh on the regular S22, 4600 on the Plus and 5000 on the Ultra. Switching on to cameras, the S22 and S22+ will bring a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra wide, and a 12MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Apparently the Ultra will retain the 108MP main shooter, it will also bring a 12MP ultra wide and a 12MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and the 12MP periscope lens with 10x optical zoom. Ice also claims that the design will be a modified version of the Galaxy S21 Series so, there’s not much changing here. Tron actually posted these exact same leaks but then added that it will be powered by the Exynos 2200 with an AMD mRDNA GPU, or the Snapdragon 898 with an Adreno GPU. Finally, he also mentions that the RAM and storage specifications will be the same as what we currently get with the S21. Sadly these leaks don’t mention anything on whether we’ll be getting continuous zoom or not but if we’re starting this strong.. The next months will be interesting for S22 leaks.
Finally, for the hottest news today, let’s talk about Apple and what we can expect in the next couple of months from them, and I literally mean couple because it seems pretty packed. On Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter, he mentions that Apple is planning to hold multiple events this fall that include a pretty stacked line up. Mark claims that the first event will most likely happen in September for the iPhone 13 Series, the third generation AirPods with the updated design, the updated iPad mini and the Apple Watch Series 7. If you remember, last year we only got the Apple Watch and iPads at this event due to the pandemic so, it’s nice to see that we’re getting less delays this time around. Speaking of delays, Gurman claims that the highly anticipated M1X MacBook Pros will be available by the time the current 16-inch MacBook Pro will celebrate it’s second anniversary and, that one was updated in November 2019.. So, we’re not exactly sure on if this second event will happen in October or it will be a dedicated event for Macs in November like we got last year for the M1 MacBooks. And by the way, my 16-inch MacBook Pro is still for sale if anyone’s interested.. But hold it.. I have an After The Buzz coming soon. So just to recap very quickly, we can expect the new iPhones, Apple Watch and probably some iPads in September, and new MacBook Pros for November but Gurman did mention that the iPads might come out in the November Event as well… We’ll see how things evolve until then.
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Google is rumored to launch Pixel 5a later this month. Popular leaks website FrontPageTech reported that Google will be announcing Pixel 5a on August 26th. However, according to a new leak from AndroidPolice, Google might just announce Pixel 5a tomorrow, i.e., August 17th. The publication has also shared some images of the components that’ll likely be used in 5a, suggesting that Google is opting for a larger battery this year.
The leaked images hint that Google is opting for a Pixel 4a-like similar design for the 5a. The dual-camera system with the circular fingerprint scanner on the plastic-like polycarbonate backside is here to stay, though the report says nothing about the display part just yet. “The most noticeable difference is what seems to be a ribbed power button,” says AndroidPolice.
The images were sourced from the repair shops who’ve reportedly started getting the repair parts of the phone ahead of its official announcement. One of the interesting things the components reveal is that Google is opting for a 4,680 mAh batter this time. For a comparison, Pixel 4a features a 3,800 mAh battery, making the 5a’s battery “the biggest battery in a Pixel smartphone.”
The images also show a 3.5mm headphone jack towards the top of the phone. Other than that, Google is said to be opting for the Snapdragon 765G to power the 5a. Previous reports suggest that the 5a will be priced slightly a bit lower than the 5G variant of Pixel 4a, i.e., around $450. It will be exclusively available in the US and Japan markets.
Along with Pixel 5a, Google is also set to launch two new flagship smartphones this year — Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro. If you want a radical new design, faster Tensor SoC, better cameras, and an overall premium device, we suggest you skip the Google Pixel 5a and wait for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch. But keep in mind, Google has said that Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will be “expensive.”
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We have received new information about the long-awaited Google Pixel 5a. Back in June, we received rumors suggesting that it could arrive sometime this month, and the latest rumor matches that claim. What’s even better is that we even get a possible launch date and price tag.
According to the latest information from Front Page Tech, the new Google Pixel 5a will arrive later this month, on August 26, to be more specific, and it is said that it will arrive with a $450 price tag. And if you want to get your hands on one, you will have to be in the United States or Japan, as it will be limited to just these two markets.
The new Google Pixel 5a is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor and 6GB RAM under the hood. It is also believed to have a 6.4-inch display with 60Hz or up to 90Hz refresh rates. It won’t feature wireless charging, but it will have a 4650mAh battery which means you will get more than enough juice to get through the day. We could also get an IP67 rating and a headphone jack.
Now, don’t expect major improvements in the camera department, as it’s supposed to use the same camera used in the Pixel 5, which means enough power to get great shots, as in with every Pixel device. You will also have to settle for one color option, as it would only be available in Mostly Black. The new Google Pixel 5a would also follow the same design language found in most Pixel phones.
If you want a radical new design, we suggest you skip the Google Pixel 5a and wait for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch. This new device will arrive with the new Google Tensor Soc, flagship specifications, several color options to choose from, and more.
Source Front Page Tech
Samuel Martinez
A former bilingual teacher that left the classrooms to join the team of Pocketnow as a news editor and content creator for the Spanish audience. An artist by nature who enjoys video games, guitars, action figures, cooking, painting, drawing and good music.
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