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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, a large 14.6-inch AMOLED tablet, offers impressive gaming performance comparable to high-end laptops, with smooth gameplay thanks to its MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ CPU and 16GB RAM. Its slim design and versatility make it a compelling device for gaming and productivity, challenging traditional gaming handhelds despite some battery life concerns.
Garmin announced the Venu X1 smartwatch featuring a 2-inch AMOLED display, titanium case, and full-color mapping, targeting users seeking a premium fitness watch with a square design similar to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, but with shorter battery life and some feature trade-offs. It offers health tracking, voice commands, and a built-in speaker, launching on June 18th in black and dark green.
The Red Magic 10 Pro is set to distinguish itself in the gaming smartphone market with its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 6.85-inch AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, and a massive 7,050mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It offers a gamer-centric design with shoulder triggers, customizable RGB lighting, and a flat back panel. The phone also includes advanced cooling technology and a gaming-optimized OS, making it a top choice for mobile gamers.
Poco has launched the F6 and F6 Pro, aiming to disrupt the mid-range smartphone market with competitive pricing and impressive features. The Poco F6, starting at $379, is powered by the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, while the F6 Pro uses last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both models feature 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, 50MP main cameras, and large 5000mAh batteries. The F6 Pro offers additional enhancements like QHD+ resolution and 120W fast charging. Early bird pricing is available, making these phones strong contenders in their segment.
Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 165, a budget-friendly running GPS watch with an AMOLED display, marking a shift away from MIP-based displays in the Forerunner series. Priced at $249 for the non-music edition and $299 for the music edition, the Forerunner 165 offers features like multi-GNSS GPS, barometric altimeter, Garmin Pay contactless payments, and offline music support. The watch also includes daily activity tracking, sleep monitoring, and customizable sports profiles, but lacks certain features found in higher-end models. Despite some omissions, the Forerunner 165 aims to provide a compelling option for runners and fitness enthusiasts seeking a budget-friendly GPS watch with advanced features.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 and 165 Music are the latest entry-level running watches from Garmin, featuring a vibrant AMOLED display, 19 hours of GPS battery life, and extensive support for running. Priced at $249.99 and $299.99 respectively, these watches are small, lightweight, and ideal for users with smaller wrists. While primarily focused on supporting runners, they also offer 25 activity profiles for various sports and fitness activities. The Music model supports offline music storage and audio prompts, while both models include women's health tracking features. With a competitive starting price and a redesigned Garmin Connect app, these watches offer a compelling option for fitness enthusiasts.
OnePlus is preparing to release the OnePlus Watch 2, featuring a larger 1.49-inch AMOLED display and a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset. Leaked renders show a design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Watch series, with band options in white and black. The watch is expected to continue using RTOS instead of Wear OS. The launch date is currently unknown.
Garmin is set to release the Vivoactive 5, a successor to the Vivoactive 4 series, with a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, 42 mm case size, and a blend of aluminium and plastic materials. The smartwatch is water-resistant, weighs 36 g, and offers 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. It is expected to be unveiled on September 20 for €299.99 in the Eurozone.
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Smart Band 8 Pro, featuring a 1.74-inch AMOLED display with 600 nits peak brightness. The smartwatch supports location services, NFC payments, and offers a battery life of up to two weeks. It comes pre-loaded with over 150 sports modes, 100 watch faces, and Xiaomi's voice assistant service. The Smart Band 8 Pro is currently available in China, with no information on a global release yet. Prices start at CNY 399 (~US$55) with silicone watch bands.
The author expresses their disappointment with Samsung's decision to remove AMOLED displays from their base model tablets, making it difficult for them to find a compelling upgrade option. However, rumors suggest that the upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 series may feature AMOLED panels, which would make it a worthwhile upgrade for the author. They highlight the benefits of AMOLED displays, such as better contrast and visual comfort in darker environments. The author also questions why Samsung's cheaper smartphones have AMOLED displays while their premium tablets do not. They hope that the new base model Tab S9 will finally have an AMOLED panel.
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a new addition to the Forerunner series that comes with a clear AMOLED display, making it easier to read in all conditions. The watch features a touchscreen and five-button navigation system, and offers fitness features such as golf tracking support, real-time stamina, Strava Live segments support, and more. However, the move to AMOLED has impacted the battery life, reducing it to six days with the always-on display turned on. Despite this, the Forerunner 965 is one of the best-looking Garmin models on the market and is worth checking out for fitness enthusiasts.
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a new addition to the Forerunner series that comes with a clear AMOLED display, making it easier to read in all conditions. The watch features a lightweight titanium bezel, making it look and feel more premium. However, the always-on display feature impacts the battery life, reducing it to six days, which is still better than most Apple Watches. The Forerunner 965 offers some of Garmin's best features, including golf tracking support, real-time stamina, Strava Live segments support, and more. Overall, the Forerunner 965 is one of the best-looking Garmin models on the market, and the new watch faces are stunning.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ will have a memory upgrade of up to 12 GB RAM and a more power-efficient version of Samsung's M11 AMOLED panel. The phones may be stuck at 1080p resolution, and the 50 MP ISOCELL GN3 camera sensor will be scrapped next year with the Galaxy S25 series. The Exynos 2400 SoC with a 10-core CPU and 10-core RDNA2 GPU will be featured in the Galaxy S24.
Samsung is reportedly bringing back AMOLED displays to its smaller-sized tablets with the upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 series. The 11-inch version of the tablet will feature an AMOLED display, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants analyst Ross Young. The Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to launch later this year alongside Samsung's new foldables and the Galaxy Watch 6, and is also rumored to adopt water resistance for the first time in Samsung's flagship tablets.
Samsung has unveiled its mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A54 5G, which features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a 5nm Exynos 1380 processor. The phone has a three-camera system, including a 50-MP primary camera, and a 32-MP front-facing camera. The Galaxy A54 costs $450 and will be available in two colors starting April 6.