Android Circuit: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Released, OnePlus And Oppo Fold Together, Powerful Pixels Arrive

This week's Android Circle features seven days of news and headlines from the world of Android, covering the launch of Android 14, the arrival of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the launch of the Pixel Watch 2, and the launch of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE plans. OnePlus, Oppo Fold, and reviews of the impressive Sony Xperia 5 V and the privacy-focused Murena smartphone.

Android Circuit is here to remind you of some of the many things that happened in Android over the past week (and you can find Apple's weekly news roundup here).

Android 14 is here

The big Android news this week is undoubtedly the full rollout of Android 14. Not only does it introduce new Google Pixel phones (more on that in a bit), but it also brings a new approach, custom code, and improvements across the board. The smartphone ecosystem of the future. Practice. Everything is cooked in:

“Android 14 was scheduled to be released in early September, but was delayed due to an additional public beta in early summer. It will now appear on countless Android devices from major manufacturers, including Samsung, Honor and Xiaomi, but also on lesser-known companies.” Such as Nicha Tech and Tecno, as well as several Android-based projects including the community-supported LineageOS or Huawei's HarmonyOS. . .

(Forbes).

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro released

At the Made By Google event this week, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were unveiled. Google's main mission is to expand the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning powered by smartphone hardware and software.

“Introducing the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, designed by Google with AI at their core for a more meaningful and personal experience. The phone is packed with unique features, all based on the Google Tensor G3. We get seven years of software updates, including system updates.” Android operating, security updates, and regular feature releases. Take a closer look at the new phones, from beautiful designs, new sensors, to updated cameras.

(Google Keyword Blog).

Pixel Watch 2 tasks have been updated

The Pixel Watch 2 is the successor to Google's flagship wearable from last year. It uses the Fitbit platform with a variety of new sensors. Not only does it provide a platform for the growth of Android's Wear OS, but it also provides consumers with more options for fitness and activity tracking:

“We've made some important improvements to the original Google Pixel Watch, both inside and out: Pixel Watch 2 delivers improved performance, all-day battery life (with an always-on display), new security features, and sensors for deeper insight into Google Pixel Watch.Health, including the most accurate heart rate monitoring of any tracker or smartwatch to give you a much better heart rate throughout the day.

(Blog keywords).

Samsung is back with the Galaxy S Fan Edition

Also on the way, albeit on a quieter scale, is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Fan Edition. FE models are typically launched six months after the launch of flagship phones and offer similar specifications in a cheaper package. Samsung has missed a year, so the S23 FE is the successor to the S21 FE from 2021. What do you get if you choose the FE instead of the regular model?

“Performance-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE should perform well, but the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to run hot and consume a lot of power, which means the battery life here may not be as good as other Galaxy S23 phones. The processor can also be a lot slower under heavy loads, although this may not be an issue for you if you don't use your phone for gaming. The good news is that the Galaxy S23 FE comes with a 4,500 mAh battery, which is significantly larger than the standard 3,900 mAh unit in the Galaxy S23, and likely makes up for a less efficient processor.

(XDA Developers).

Oppo and OnePlus meet in the middle

Previously, Oppo was expected to launch a new foldable mobile phone called Oppo Find N3. Previously, OnePlus was also expected to launch its first foldable mobile phone, called the OnePlus Open. This week, product manager Pete Lau confirmed that the two phones are the same phone and will be launched in different regions around the world under the Oppo or OnePlus brand:

“OnePlus and Oppo are launching the same foldable phone under different names,” OnePlus confirmed in an announcement sent to The Verge today. Peter Lau, Oppo's chief product officer and OnePlus co-founder, led teams from the two companies to jointly develop the phone to launch under the two brands in different markets, the company said, though the email did not say which phone it would be. Where was it sent?

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Small shooter for Sony smartphones

Latest Sony 6.1-inch smartphones:

"With the What's in premium smartphones: 3.5mm port and microSD slot.

“The Xperia 5 V also deserves praise for its long-lasting battery, bright OLED panel, and good stereo speakers. However, you also have to accept that the screen bezels are very wide, there is relatively little free storage space, and update times are relatively short by high-end standards.

(Check the notebook.)

Finally...

Murena, a company committed to user privacy on mobile and in the cloud, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to back its second privacy-focused phone, the Murena 2. It's already been a success and has surpassed its funding goal, but those looking for a more private phone can still join in. Calls and support for these phones:

“Data protection shouldn't be a challenge. This should be available to everyone. Privacy Switcher lets you control your microphone and camera directly with just one click! Scroll down to turn off the camera and microphone, and scroll up to turn them on again. This is not only a quick and easy way to increase your privacy It is also a reliable guarantee that your life will no longer be monitored.

(junior).

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