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T-Mobile has already given phone buyers a reason not to pick any other carrier this year

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Anam Hamid

T-Mobile may be veering away from its Uncarrier ethos, but the carrier very much continues to deliver on the technological front. Last week, it set a new uplink speed record, and while that in itself is big news, an underemphasized detail should give you even more reason to be excited. Uplink speed, or the rate at which data is sent from a device, is the next big thing, according to T-Mobile.
Google Messages rival is back from the dead and getting even better

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Anam Hamid

Samsung couldn't bring itself to kill its Messages app apparently and a slew of new features are rumored to breathe new life into it. The South Korean giant's interest in Samsung Messages had been waning since 2021, which is when it started showing preference for Google Messages. The company removed the app from the Play Store earlier this year, which coincided with its announcement that the app was being phased out. Verizon also briefly removed RCS support for the app, before reinstating it.
The Vivo V50 Elite Edition is launching soon with a focus on portraits and sound

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Set to arrive on May 15 in India, the new V50 variant teases Zeiss-powered camera upgrades and immersive audio features. Vivo has officially confirmed that a new addition to its V50 lineup — the V50 Elite Edition — is launching in India on May 15. This model will join the previously released Vivo V50 and V50e, but it’s expected to stand out thanks to a stronger focus on photography and audio, based on the teaser released by the company.
Vivo might be fixing the biggest complaints about its mid-range phones with this new S30 series duo

1 day ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Vivo S30 Display: 6.67-inch flat panel with “1.5K” resolution Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Camera: Periscope telephoto camera with Sony IMX882 sensor Battery: 6,500 mAh Vivo S30 Pro mini Display: 6.31-inch flat LTPO OLED with “1.5K” resolution (same panel as the X200 Pro mini) Processor: Dimensity 9300+ or Dimensity 9400e Camera: Same periscope telephoto with Sony IMX882 Battery: 6,500 mAh Frame: Metal For context, the Vivo S20 series from earlier this year leaned more toward aesthetic...
T-Mobile subscribers feeling burned by price hike can join arbitration proceedings to seek compensation

2 days ago | phonearena.com | Anam Hamid

Customers aren't quite over T-Mobile's price hikes. Some have apparently responded by leaving and the company is trying to hold on to the rest by launching loyalty offers. For those who can't bring themselves to settle on a free line, special offers, or rumored new plan, and want to get back at the carrier for reneging on its commitment to never raise prices on some plans, they can file an arbitration claim against the company.
Fitbit Labs opens three new AI experiments that Apple Watch fans might envy

2 days ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Gemini-powered Fitbit Labs wants to decode your lab work, explain symptoms, and flag silent health changes. Fitbit has opened the doors to three fresh experiments in Fitbit Labs, aiming to turn your fitness tracker into a smarter health companion. Starting today, eligible Android and iPhone users in the U.S. will see a Labs card in the Fitbit app.
Apple iOS 19 launch later this year spells the end for outdated smart Home app

2 days ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Apple has confirmed that when iOS 19 arrives later this year, the old version of the Home app backend will stop working, so you will need to upgrade the system that manages your lights, locks, and sensors before installing the new software. The detail appears in a freshly updated support note, which says support for the previous architecture ends in fall 2025.
Honor Magic V5 rumor hints at a spec that could outlast every foldable rival

2 days ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Referential image of the Honor Magic V3. | Image credit — PhoneArenaHonor’s next book-style foldable could be the first big-screen foldable that lets you forget about your charger. This is according to regulatory documents filed in China, which show the Magic V5 will carry a typical 6,000 mAh battery, a clear step ahead of every other large foldable we have seen so far. It's no secret that battery life is still the weak spot for thin foldables.
Google testing new feature that turns the Search app into Reddit

2 days ago | phonearena.com | Alan Friedman

It seems like an unusual place for users to post an opinion, but Google appears to be planning on adding a discussion forum to its Search app. A tweet from SEO consultant Nicholas McDonough includes screenshots showing how "Reddit" style chat discussions will be found on the mobile version of Google Search. Users will be able to post comments, respond to them, and even up or downvote the comments.
The OnePlus 15 is already in development and may sacrifice its specs in one area

2 days ago | phonearena.com | Johanna Romero

Referential image of the OnePlus 13. | Image credit — PhoneArena OnePlus 13. The rumor comes from popular leaker Digital Chat Station, who says a prototype powered by Qualcomm’s SM8850 chip is being tested right now. That part number is believed to match the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, a processor tipped to peak at 5 GHz and land in late September. Early details paint a phone with a flat 6.7-inch LTPO OLED running at 1.5 K resolution.