Android Circuit: Galaxy S23 Details Confirmed, Xiaomi 13 Pro Launch, Overclock Your Pixel 6a

Bringing together seven days of news and updates from around the world of Android, this week's Android Roundup includes confirmed details on the Samsung Galaxy S23, a hidden Pixel 7 price drop, Huawei's Android camera challenge against Apple, and OnePlus' secret plans for the Nothing Phone ( 1). ) ) Update Xiaomi OS, start Xiaomi 13 Pro and refresh your phone screen.

Android Circuit is here to remind you of the many things that happened around Android last week (and you can find weekly Apple news updates here).

It's definitely the Galaxy S23

Two other national bodies (Thailand's NBTC and India's BIS) have certified new Samsung phones, even going so far as to affix the Galaxy S23 designation. It's a small detail, but the global reach of the South Korean flagship seems to be getting wider with each government's approval.

“Previously, the model number of one of the Galaxy S23 variants was believed to be SM-S911B/DS. However, there was no confirmation of this. Today, the same model appeared for certification at Thailand's NBTC. Interestingly, the listing claims the brand name to be the Galaxy S23, confirming earlier speculation about the name and model number.

(SamMobile).

The Pixel 7 almost falls

Now that the promotional period for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro is over, not only are the 7 phones back, but so are the trade-in prices offered by Google. It's not a huge price increase for the Pixel 7 family, but for those looking to trade up, it's:

"The easiest to point to is the Pixel 6 series, where the Pixel 6 was around $480 and is now just $150. The Pixel 6 Pro has also dropped from $550 to at least $190. Other older Pixel phones have also dropped by similar amounts."

(9to5Google).

Comparison of ordinary and interesting cameras

Speaking of the Pixel, Google is still taking its time promoting the device's camera features. The message is sure to get through. How impressive is the Pixel 7 Pro compared to the competition? Andy Boxall reveals.

While the iPhone 14 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro both have fantastic cameras, it's what you might consider a "normal" phone. The Phantom X2 Pro and Mate 50 Pro are not as common as both have different cameras. Apple and Google phones.

“The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a manual aperture where you can change the aperture of the main camera between f/2.0 and f/4.0 using a slider in the app. Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has a large f/.1.49 portrait camera, ready to shoot with deep and natural depth of field.

(Digital Trends).

What is OnePlus?

What's OnePlus doing this weekend? A mysterious event takes place on Saturday, and the obvious answer to the question "what's the point?" "this is the next OnePlus smartphone"; but compared to previous years, it's too early to announce, and it's coming at a time of relatively quiet OnePlus device news;

“We often see back-to-back teasers from OnePlus before major launches, so we believe this is a one-off event. OnePlus is expected to launch its next-gen phone first in China before releasing it to global markets later, but December 17 is also worth celebrating. OnePlus used a similar method earlier this year, but waited until January 2022 to unveil its OnePlus 10 Pro.

(Android font).

Android 13 does nothing

Nothing Tech will update the phone (1) to version 1.5 of its Nothing operating system. Based on Android 13, the company has released an open beta version for testing. A number of upcoming features were highlighted, including expanded theme options, an improved game mode and greater use of artificial intelligence to extend the phone's lifespan. It will also be available to users in the US who have access to a smartphone.

“As the Android 13 open beta gradually rolls out in our existing markets, we will expand it to the US market through a pilot program with phone availability(1). I would like to feel our community there. Stay behind. "

(Android Administration).

Launch of Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro

Xiaomi has launched its latest flagship pair in the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. These are the company's first smartphones to feature Qualcomm's latest system-on-a-chip design and combine a Sony image sensor for the primary camera with the new Leica branding. camera lens. Currently, these phones are only for the Chinese market, but in previous years, the global version was released after a few months.

“Both phones are powered by the latest and greatest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset based on TSMC's 4nm process technology. More importantly, both devices offer significant camera upgrades and new designs. They were first introduced in China, but we expect them to be available worldwide soon.”

(GSM Arena).

And finally...

In the dark and distant, overclocking was only for the processor in the beige box attached to the desktop. Times have changed and now an amazing new world is driving your smartphone screen. But sometimes a developer needs a team to get started… and that includes Nathan Brook's Pixel 6a 90Hz project.

In her Twitter post, Brooke addresses the project on GitHub and says she doesn't have enough time to work on it. The mod makes economical use of the Pixel 6A's seemingly unused 90Hz refresh rate, which is otherwise 6.1. 3-inch OLED screen that runs at 60 Hz. While The Verge editor Sean Hollister has confirmed that the mod is working, there are a few caveats.

(Krai).

Android Circuit collects news from the world of Android on Forbes every weekend. Don't forget to follow me so you don't miss any future coverage, and of course read sister column Apple Loop. You can find last week's Android Circuit here, and if you have any news or links you'd like featured on Android Circuit, let us know.

Samsung Galaxy Dream - Oh, they are!