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Stuff.tv
a day ago
- Stuff.tv
Soundcore P41i earbuds will stop your phone dying when you least want it to
Phones such as Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge might be slimming down at the expense of battery life, but the new Soundcore P41i earbuds are heading in the opposite direction. The chunky case that the Soundcore P41i buds come in might put a bit of a bulge in your pocket, but with a 3000mAh battery inside it can either keep the IPX5-rated buds going for a whopping 192 hours (that's up to eight whole days of constant listening), or you can use the built-in USB-C cable to top up your phone. It's not the first set of buds we've seen to double as a portable charger – HMD's Amped Buds do the same trick and also support reverse wireless charging – but the Soundcore P41i's case has almost twice as much power available. It also doubles as a stand for your phone when the lid's open. It's not the fastest – a 30% charge of an iPhone 16 Pro will take about 40 minutes – but for a little top-up to keep your phone on until you get home it'll do the job. In terms of audio performance you get 11mm drivers with Soundcore's bottom end-boosting BassUp technology and adaptive ANC. Multipoint Bluetooth and Google's Fast Pair are also supported. The Soundcore P41i are available to buy now for £90. You can choose between black or white.
Tom's Guide
02-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Smartwatches with cameras are about to make a comeback according to this new leak
A new leak has shown off some of the apparent specs for the first HMD smartwatches, the RUBBER 1 and the RUBBER 1S, including a surprising addition that would mark them as unique amongst even the best smartwatches. A recent post on X from Tipster @smashx_60 has revealed some of the specs for the upcoming HMD RUBBER 1 and the RUBBER 1S. According to the post, the RUBBER 1 will feature a 1.85-inch OLED display powered by a 400mAh battery, a Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC connection, as well as 5ATM water resistance alongside USB charging. Meanwhile, the RUBBER 1S will be lower-specced, with a 1.07-inch display, a 290mAh battery and only a 5.0 Bluetooth connection. However, the big addition mentioned in the post is that the RUBBER 1 will reportedly feature a 2MP camera built into the device. We don't have any indication of what the camera's exact function will be, but video calls and other functional uses seem a more sensible use than trying to take photos with such a small sensor. We have seen this kind of wearable before, namely from Samsung. In the mid-2010's Samsung released several wearable devices under the Samsung Galaxy Gear name, of which a few, like the Galaxy Gear and Galaxy Gear 2, featured an in-built camera. However, Samsung eventually dropped the feature and adapted the Gear Series into the Galaxy Watch line-up that we know today. The reasons that Samsung dropped the hardware are varied, but remain valid concerns that HMD needs to take into account. For instance, the cameras were notoriously hard to build around, and often ruined the seamless look of the watch. For instance, we noted that the Galaxy Gear's camera looked like a 'wart about to burst.' There are also a lot of privacy concerns about a camera being placed in such a small, innocuous device. Eventually, Samsung decided to focus more on fitness and replaced the built-in camera with a remote camera feature that connects to your phone. HMD, aiming to bring back the camera, does seem to fit its usual MO, namely, advocating for older ideas from a prior, quirkier era of technology. It's a novel choice, and might even draw in some customers who are looking for something a little bit different. Unfortunately, we have to take this leak with a large heaping of salt, as there has been no official word on this product existing until now. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
GSM Arena
30-05-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
HMD Skyline 2, Skyline 2 GT, Rubber 1, and Rubber 1S all have their specs outed
It's going to be a pretty busy period for HMD, as it turns out. Today two of its upcoming smartphones have had their specs leaked, along with its first ever smartwatches. So let's dive right in. The image you can see below purportedly depicts either the HMD Skyline 2 or the Skyline 2 GT. The Skyline 2 is said to come with a 6.55-inch pOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 1,200-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC at the helm, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33W wired charging as well as Qi 2.0 wireless charging. It will have a triple rear camera (108 MP main with OIS and two additional shooters - 13 MP and 50 MP), a 50 MP selfie camera, an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance, stereo speakers, magnetic wireless charging support, and it will run Android 15 with three major OS upgrades promised. The Skyline GT, on the other hand, will sport the same display but it will be brighter (2,000-nit peak), the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, a rear camera system with a 108 MP main with OIS, and two additional 50 MP sensors plus a 3D ToF sensor, a 50 MP selfie camera, 12GB of RAM, and the same size battery but with 45W wired charging. Qi 2.0 with magnets is also built-in, and this one is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance, plus it has a dedicated camera button as well as a customizable button. The HMD Rubber 1 smartwatch will run Wear OS (though it's unclear which version), and it has a 1.85-inch OLED screen, a 2 MP camera (yes, really), Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, NFC, an accelerometer, heart rate sensor, SpO2 tracking, and a 400 mAh battery with support for Qi wireless charging. It will be 5ATM rated for water resistance. Finally, the HMD Rubber 1S also runs Wear OS, is also 5ATM rated, has Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, an accelerometer, heart rate monitor, and SpO2 tracking, but a much smaller 1.07" OLED display and a 290 mAh battery with support for Qi wireless charging. Source
Tatler Asia
28-05-2025
- Tatler Asia
Will your next phone be as customisable as Lego blocks?
Modular phones present a radical departure from this model. Designed for longevity and customisation, these phones allow users to swap out components like the screen, battery and even camera modules, all using standard tools. The result? A phone that evolves with you, rather than expires on schedule. Also read: Doctor Anywhere founder Lim Mai Wun on creating a blueprint for a sustainable tech-enabled healthcare company HMD Fusion: modularity made simple Above HMD Fusion's modular accesories include Outfit cases with flash and a dedicated gaming controller (Photo: HMD) Finnish manufacturer HMD, best known for producing Nokia-branded phones, is venturing into modular territory with the HMD Fusion. Designed as a midrange device, the Fusion features a 6.56-inch screen, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a removable, modular back panel known as Outfits. These Outfits, which attach via connector pins, range from basic coloured covers to functional accessories like the Smart Outfit—featuring a flip-up flash powered by the phone—and a Gaming Outfit with dual joysticks and triggers that transforms the Fusion into a handheld console. HMD has prioritised repairability, using standard screws instead of glue. Users can replace the screen, battery and other internal components themselves. The company has also released a toolkit for developers and hobbyists to design their own Outfits using 3D printing. Fairphone 5: prioritising repairability and ethical sourcing Above The Fairphone 5 is built using ethical manufacturing with sustainable and recycled materials under fair labor practices (Photo: Fairphone) Dutch company Fairphone has been leading the sustainable smartphone movement since 2013. Its latest model, the Fairphone 5, is engineered for a 10-year lifespan, supported by a five-year warranty and eight years of software updates. Powered by a Qualcomm chipset and featuring IP54 resistance, the Fairphone 5 is designed with repairability and ethical sourcing in mind. It uses no glue in its assembly, instead relying on screws, so components like the battery, screen, camera modules, USB port and earpiece can be replaced individually. The phone's body is made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium, and its supply chain prioritises fair trade practices. It ships with a de-Googled version of Android called /e/OS, but users can opt to install other Android distributions—or even Linux. CMF by Nothing: stylish, accessible modularity Above CMF Phone 2 Pro has various attachment points for multiple accessories such as extra lenses, magnetic folding stand and lanyard (Photo: Nothing) CMF, a sub-brand of British tech upstart Nothing, has released the CMF Phone 2 Pro, its second modular phone. Designed with affordability in mind, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and also carries an IP54 rating. Rather than overhaul the entire phone, CMF focuses on modular accessories that attach to the back panel. Users can swap in add-on lenses (such as fisheye or macro), magnetic folding stands, or even wallet attachments. An extra thumb screw on the corner allows lanyards or other accessories to be secured. The backplates themselves can be removed with a screwdriver and 3D printed for further customisation. Better phones mean a better future Above The Fairphone 5 has components that come from fair and ethical sources (Photo: Fairphone) Despite their promise, modular phones face challenges—chief among them being the trade-off between flexibility and sleek design. Consumer habits, driven by rapid upgrade cycles, also present a barrier to widespread adoption. However, as environmental concerns gain urgency and regulations around e-waste tighten, modular designs could become the new standard. With brands like Fairphone, HMD and CMF leading the charge, the smartphone of the future may not just be smarter—it may also be more sustainable, more durable and more personalised.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Dragon Ball scouter? Osaka Expo security guard's headset goes viral
Security guards in Osaka are going viral online for wearing headsets that look like the one in the manga Dragon Ball. - The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN OSAKA: Security guards for dignitaries at the Osaka-Kansai Expo's Japan Pavilion are going viral on social media for the state-of-the-art head-mounted displays (HMD) worn over one eye, looking like a headset in the popular anime and manga Dragon Ball. The HMD shows visual and textual information sent from the pavilion's disaster prevention centre. When on duty, security guards look at the display to check information such as who will arrive and when, in addition to the face photos of dignitaries they are to guard or anyone seeming suspicious. Videos taken with a camera attached on guards' chests are sent to the disaster prevention centre in real-time. Many social media users have been amazed, saying the HMD looks like a 'scouter', a gadget in Dragon Ball that measures an opponent's combat skills. Online, netizens have posted comments such as 'It looks cool,' and 'I'm obsessed'. The Japan Pavilion will host honoured guests from foreign countries and regions. Based in Tokyo, the company in charge of security, Teikei Co., developed the HMD to be first used at the Expo. 'We'll share information with the disaster prevention centre and work to prevent any issues in advance,' said a deputy director of the company's West Japan operations department. - The Japan News/ANN
