This week’s Android Circuit looks back at seven days of Android news and headlines from around the world, including Galaxy S24 Ultra first impressions, Pixel 8 Pro storage bug, Pixel 9 details leak, Honor Magic V2 global rollout, OnePlus 12R Contains a surprise. , Nokia patent dispute resolved, Pixel Watch 3 added two new sizes.
Android Circuit is here to remind you of some of the many things that happened around Android last week (you can find our weekly Apple news digest here).
First impressions of Galaxy S24
Following the Galaxy Unpacked event and the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 family, the first reviews and impressions are coming in. Much of it focuses on the handset’s Galaxy UI software suite. Forbes’ David Phelan takes a look at translation capabilities on a recent trip.
“The translation feature for calling someone who speaks another language is great. At first, I was worried about the opening, where the person I’m calling hears a message saying “Hello” in their language. did. , this message has been translated and live captioned. ” might be confusing, but we persevered. Reserving a table at the restaurant was easy and quick. A few phrases just didn’t pass through the translator, but I hung up confident that my reservation was complete. ”
(Forbes).
Pixel 8 Pro’s latest storage bug
Google is facing a recurrence of a bug similar to previous storage bugs in its latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro updates. Severely impacting user data:
“After updating to the January 2024 Google Play system update (different from the January 5, 2024 security update/patch), users may be unable to access data stored in internal storage for all apps. We are reporting that this causes various cascading issues, including the Files app appearing empty and not being able to play downloaded audio/video files or take new photos. , other apps refuse to work.
Google confirmed [they are] “We are aware of this issue and are currently investigating it.”
(9to5Google).
Pixel 9 design leak
Design details for Google’s next device, the Pixel and likely named Pixel 9 Pro, have leaked. And it’s a bit like a phone that starts with “i”.
“According to a reputable leakster, the Google Pixel 9 Pro will have a flat display of around 6.5 inches, which is smaller compared to its predecessor. The renders confirm that the Pixel 9 Pro will feature thin bezels on all four sides of the display. ”
Honor’s Magic V2 launches in Europe
next Early preview at the IFA show in Berlin Last September, Honor Magic V2 was launched in Europe. Priced from £1,699 / €1,999, Honor focuses on making the phone thinner and lighter, retaining the internal screen and dynamic hinge, while maintaining the closed form factor of a typical ‘candybar’ phone. We aim to match expectations. :
“[The Honor] Magic V2 is the thinnest internal folding smartphone ever released by HONOR, weighing only 231 grams and measuring just 9.9 mm 1 when folded. Equipped with a new generation silicon carbon dual battery with an average thickness of only 2.72mm, it delivers high capacity of up to 5,000mAh in the space of a thin and light foldable flagship body. ”
(honor).
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are now available
With a spectacular launch in India, OnePlus has launched its 2024 handset. OnePlus 12 is equipped with the flagship standard, but it is his OnePlus 12R that feels closer to the early “Never Settle” and “Flagship Killer”.Offering last year’s flagship specs at competitive prices should help us reach new audiences.
“Otherwise, the OnePlus 12R feels a little familiar…especially with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage, a curved display, and an offset circular camera island. It’s very similar to last year’s OnePlus 11, both in specs and design.
(Forbes).
Oppo and OnePlus’ 5G patent dispute ends
Alongside the launch of the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, OnePlus (represented by Oppo) reached an agreement in a long-running royalty dispute with Nokia over 5G technology.
“Under the agreement, Oppo will make royalty payments and make compensation payments to cover any unpaid periods,” Nokia said in a statement. “This agreement resolves all pending patent litigation between the parties in all jurisdictions.”
(Reuters).
And finally…
Similar to details about the Pixel 9, details about the next Google wearable have also been leaked. The successor to the Pixel Watch 2 will be his Pixel Watch in two different sizes, as well as the Pixel Watch 3.
“People are very sensitive to the size of things they wear on their wrists. While the Pixel Watch works well for some people, others find it too small. For wearables, the larger the watch case, the better the specs. “Batteries are getting bigger, and there’s more room for sensors. Smartwatches are getting bigger displays, making meaningful upgrades in terms of what you can see, do, and interact with.” becomes possible.”
(9to5Google).
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