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This week, we glance into a large Samsung Galaxy S25 collection leak forward of launch, OnePlus 13 and 13R launch globally, Qualcomm confirms its presence at Samsung’s Unpacked occasion, One UI 7 will get its third Beta replace and Qi2 will debut on extra Android telephones this 12 months.
Main Samsung S25 collection leak with full specs and renders
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It has been fairly the week of leaks for Samsung, so to talk. First, the specs of the units leaked on-line, adopted by the total renders with over 75 odd footage of what we predict is the precise Samsung S25 collection.
The morning of Jan. 10 began off with footage of official renders of the alleged Samsung Galaxy S25 collection that had been posted by Android Headlines. First up we see the S25 Extremely footage that present rounded corners and a wholly flat show and sides for the telephone. The again of the gadget is proven with its rumored four-camera array and lenses that might have black rims. The publication states the Galaxy S25 Extremely might see the next colours upon launch: Titanium Black, Titanium Grey, Titanium Silver Blue, and Titanium White Silver.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus footage reveal that they appear so much like their earlier fashions, and every gadget options rounded corners, a triple digicam array, and skinny bezels. Nonetheless, the one seen change is with the lenses, as these might seize the identical black rings because the Extremely mannequin. They’re mentioned to come back in 4 colorways: Silver Shadow, Ice Blue, Navy, and Mint.
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Together with the renders, the whole spec sheet of the fashions was additionally leaked by the identical publication. The trio’s complete spec sheet reveals that the Extremely is rumored to seize a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh fee. For its cameras, the gadget might see a 200MP main lens, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle digicam, a 50MP periscope telephoto digicam, and a 10MP telephoto.
The S25 and S25 Plus might see a 6.2-inch Full HD Plus show and a 6.7-inch show, respectively. They may have a triple digicam array that includes a 50MP main digicam, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle digicam, and a 10MP telephoto lens. Each handsets may also have a 12MP selfie shooter on the entrance.
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For extra on Samsung’s upcoming flagship, go to our Galaxy S25 information.
OnePlus 13 and 13R launch
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The OnePlus 13 and 13R have made their international debut and are available full of AI capabilities and highly effective efficiency for next-gen customers. The OnePlus 13 has a 6.8-inch QHD+ show with a 120Hz refresh fee, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a bigger 6,000 mAh battery. For the digicam programs, OnePlus partnered as soon as once more with Hasselblad for a robust triple digicam system: a 50MP Sony LYT-808 important digicam, a 50MP ultrawide digicam, and a 50MP 3X Triprism Telephoto digicam, which is provided to seize photographs at greater than 10X zoom.
Android Central’s Nick Sutrich mentioned in his digicam overview that the OnePlus 13 can stand tall understanding that “it is bought one of many most interesting cellular cameras accessible in the present day.”
OnePlus 13R will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, with a 6.78-inch 1.5K ProXDR flat show, 6,000 mAh battery, and an upgraded digicam system. The digicam system has taken a step additional when in comparison with the OnePlus 12R. Its important 50MP digicam, outfitted with the Sony LYT-700 sensor and OIS, helps shoot higher pictures in low-light situations. The digicam also can seize swift moments just like the OnePlus 13, with a 50MP telephoto digicam with 2x optical zoom for sharp, detailed portraits and an 8MP ultra-wide digicam for capturing “expansive scenes.”
The OnePlus 13 is available in three colours, Midnight Ocean, Arctic Daybreak, and Black Eclipse, costing $899.99, whereas the 13R is available in two colorways — Nebula Noir and Astral Path, which prices $599.99.
Each units are presently accessible for pre-order.
Qualcomm sends a cryptic message to Samsung
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There have been a number of rumors floating round in regards to the chip that’s set to energy the brand new Samsung Galaxy S25 collection— the Snapdragon 8 Elite, though Samsung has not but confirmed the above, Qualcomm seemingly put these rumors to relaxation this week when it replied to Samsung on the Unpacked tweet.
Samsung’s tweet went reside on Jan. 6, and only a day later, Qualcomm needed to hitch in on the enjoyable. The official account for the Snapdragon model quoted Samsung’s put up on Jan. 7 with the cryptic message: “See you there.”
Whereas not a affirmation as such, this put up from Qualcomm subtly hints that this particular Qualcomm chipset would match completely within the S25 puzzle. Snapdragon 8 Elite is anticipated to usher in greater video high quality, particularly in low gentle settings, and general improved efficiency of the telephone — as seen in different flagship telephones just like the OnePlus 13.
Third One UI 7 Beta is out
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Samsung lastly launched the third beta of the One UI 7 in a number of areas. And customers of the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and the Galaxy S24 Extremely, began getting the brand new Android 15-based One UI 7 beta 3 updates in Germany.
Per the changelog, the replace brings enhancements and several other bug fixes. One among them is that Sport Booster mode could have the power to alter the display playback’s default setting, change the FPS setting identify and max worth, and the power to set the default scanning fee to 120Hz.
The opposite fixes embrace enhancements to the lock display, always-on show, and standing bar battery icon (revamped with One UI 7). The problem with the amount key operation error whereas utilizing Routine+ mode is believed to be fastened with the brand new replace. Edge panel instruments, which weren’t displayed earlier, appear to have been fastened now.
House owners of the Galaxy S24 collection who’ve enrolled within the One UI 7 beta program will obtain this replace. That mentioned, Samsung is swamped with its upcoming Unpacked launch, the place it is going to presumably launch One UI 7.
Qi2 is (lastly) coming
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Based on a latest press launch by Wi-fi Energy Consortium, extra Android flagship units will begin seeing Qi2 charging compatibility based mostly on MagSafe magnetic charging. “We will count on an acceleration in Android units with Qi2 inbuilt throughout 2025,” the presser said.
That mentioned, a part of the announcement was to focus on the brand new Qi2 Prepared, which provides Android OEMs a workaround to deliver Qi2 with out embedding magnets into the telephone. As a substitute, they will have to make use of magnetic circumstances to deliver full Qi2 compliance.
Samsung additionally said within the press launch that it’ll deliver telephones with the brand new charging normal.
“You possibly can count on to see Android units supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy units in 2025.” This might solely trace that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 collection could possibly be the primary Galaxy telephones to be appropriate with Qi2 wi-fi charging and equipment. This is also the beginning of a main Qi2 revolution after final 12 months’s HMD Skyline. And Samsung is not the one telephone model serving to deliver Qi2 to extra Android telephones.
Google is doing the identical, “Google is dedicated to the Qi2 wi-fi charging normal and rising the penetration of Qi2 into Android handsets and different units,” the corporate mentioned in a press launch.
“Google helps to attain this aim by enjoying a number one position within the improvement of the upcoming Qi v2.2 normal, which incorporates Google’s contribution of its personal high-power wi-fi charging know-how to WPC.”
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