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GSM Arena
11 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Full Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 details arrive from Xiaomi and multiple sources Comments
Xiaomi Pad 7 Max details leak along with two other flagship large tablets from Chinese makers
Digital Trends
a day ago
- Digital Trends
Nothing Phone 3's unique Glyph Matrix is a light show I can't wait to see
The Nothing Phone 3 teasers continue to flow, and we've just been given a sneak peek at a unique feature the firm's upcoming flagship handset will be packing. Nothing posted an update announcing a new feature called 'Glyph Matrix' and confirming it will feature on the Nothing Phone 3, which will be announced on July 1. Recommended Videos A short five second video was included in the post, showing a series of dot-matrix style lights illuminating in different patterns in the top corner of a handset. Taking a closer look at the device in the video, you can see the power switch is on the left, and what appears to be volume keys on the right. The placements of these buttons suggest we're looking at the rear of the Nothing Phone 3, so this isn't an animation which is playing on the front screen of the device. When light becomes language. Introducing the Glyph Matrix. Phone (3). 1 July. — Nothing (@nothing) June 19, 2025 It's not clear from the short video whether the Glyph Matrix is a series of individual LED lights, or a small, dedicated display on the back of the phone. A standalone display would be more power hungry and a series of LEDs, so I'd lean on this not being a screen – but we won't know for sure until the July 1. Sign me up However it's been engineered, the Glyph Matrix looks set to offer something truly different in the smartphone world where minimalist slabs of glass and metal have become the norm. The Glyph Matrix reveal isn't all that surprising, after Nothing declared the death of its Glyph Interface (the lights on the rear of its current handsets) towards the end of May, while it changed its profile image to the logo you see in the video above on June 4. While there is a certain element of gimmick surrounding this novel feature, I welcome it with open arms, as Nothing continues to deliver on its promise of designing products which don't follow the crowd. In the past Nothing has posted teasing Pokémon images, as it uses the pocket monsters as codenames for its upcoming devices. I mention it because the the Pokémon are displayed in a dot-matrix style. If I can get my favorite Pokémon to show on the Glyph Matrix I'd be over the moon for teenage me. It's geeky and gimmicky, but I love the idea and I can't wait to see how it works (and if Pokémon are possible). Tactile textures And that's not all. Just a day before the Glyph Matrix drop, Nothing gave us another look at a small feature detail for the Phone 3, posting its third design teaser. This time it appears to show a dimpled pattern on a circular pad. I'd guess this is like located somewhere on the rear of the phone, but it's difficult to tell with the limited information provided. This is just the latest in a long line of information Nothing has drip-feeding us in the run up to its July 1 launch event. Earlier this week we found out the Nothing Phone 3 will come with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, providing users with five years of major Android OS updates and seven years of security updates. And before this week, Nothing co-founder and CEO Carl Pei declared the Phone 3 is the company's 'first true flagship' and revealed it will retail for around £800 – with rumors suggesting the price in the US will be around $799. Nothing has also confirmed the Phone 3 will be available via Amazon, as well as its own website, for US buyers. With less than two weeks to go before all is revealed, there's not long for us to wait to find out all about the Glyph Matrix.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10: Google revolutionizes while Apple drags its feet
The iPhone 17 is expected to arrive this fall, as is tradition, while Google's highly anticipated Pixel 10 is said to come a bit earlier in August. This comparison has always been a fun one, but this year Google is making a few changes that might make it even more so. Apple, on the other hand, should finally introduce upgrades we've been waiting for ages to see, while still holding off on others that the competition — including Google — already phones are expected to land at the same $799 price point (excluding any last-minute changes), so if you're in the market for a compact flagship this year, these are the two to keep an eye on. We'll break down what to expect from the iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 in terms of design, display, performance, cameras, battery life and more — so you can decide which phone might be the better fit for you. iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 expected differences: Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary The iPhone 17 is getting thinner — really thin. Apple is reportedly pushing for a mere 7.2mm thickness, making it the slimmest iPhone in recent years. Combine that with a slightly shorter and narrower frame, and you've got a compact and lightweight design, expected to weigh just 162 grams. The Pixel 10, meanwhile, keeps its signature look with the horizontal camera bar, but doesn't change much physically from the Pixel 9. Compared to the iPhone, we expect the Pixel to be slightly larger and heftier. It's rumored to feature Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and a similar aluminum build as its predecessor, with rounded corners and possibly a new camera phones are expected to retain IP68 water and dust resistance, with USB-C ports. Neither phone will have a charger in the box, as usual. Color options for both remain unconfirmed, but Apple usually introduces at least one new finish each year. The Pixel will likely stick with Google's playful tones. Display Differences Both the iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 are expected to feature 120Hz OLED panels, but Apple may slightly scale back from last year's brightness peak. The iPhone 17 is expected to come with the same display panel that adorned the iPhone 16 Pro, which came with a 2,000 nits peak brightness. On the other hand, the Pixel 10 may keep the Pixel 9 's impressive 2,700 nits. The iPhone 17 may use a newer display driver and design that reduces bezel size slightly, while Google appears to be sticking with last year's uniform but thicker bezels. However, the Pixel 10 display could improve in flicker handling with a higher PWM rate, reducing eye strain. Biometric authentication will differ too: Face ID for the iPhone, and an upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for the Pixel. The Pixel 10 's biggest gamble this year is its chipset. The new Tensor G5 is Google's first fully custom-designed chip, built by TSMC using its advanced second-gen 3nm node. It's expected to bring big improvements in performance and efficiency, along with a GPU shift to Imagination Technologies' DXT-48-1536, which could potentially boost ray tracing and graphical iPhone 17 , on the other hand, will likely upgrade to the A19 chip, but it will still be built on a 3nm process, possibly the second-gen N3E node. Apple's chip is expected to offer modest improvements in thermal efficiency and battery life over the A18. On the software side, iOS 18 will still be missing key features like Siri 2.0, which might not launch until 2026. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 will debut Android 16 and Pixel Sense, an entirely on-device smart assistant that taps into Gmail, Calendar, and other Google services for context-aware help. Both devices are expected to support 7 years of software updates. Apple is rumored to stick with a dual-camera system on the iPhone 17 : a 48 MP main sensor and a 12 MP ultra-wide. Still no telephoto here… Google, surprisingly, is going triple-camera on the Pixel 10 for the first time. But there's a twist: the main and ultra-wide sensors may be downgrades compared to the Pixel 9 . The main is a 50 MP Samsung GN8, and the ultra-wide is a 13 MP Sony IMX712, both of which are used in cheaper Pixel phones. The new addition is a telephoto lens — an 11 MP Samsung 3J1 with modest zoom. The Pixel 10 will probably lean heavily on software to compensate for the downgraded sensors. New AI features like 'Speak-to-Tweak' for fast editing and 'Video Generative ML' for a simplified video editing are expected, as well as improved video capture thanks to the Tensor G5. Google may also introduce 4K60 HDR video recording, which would be a big upgrade. The iPhone 17 will likely retain Apple's consistent photo and video quality, but without major hardware changes, it may not be a huge leap over the iPhone 15 or 16. That said, reports claim a new 24 MP selfie camera is on the way, which will mean even higher quality video calls. The increase in resolution is also good news if you vlog or live-stream with your phone. The Pixel 10 is expected to pack a 4,700 mAh battery, while the iPhone 17 will likely keep a ~3,600 mAh one. Google's larger cell could result in longer battery life, although that wasn't the case for their predecessors, where the Pixel did last about 30 minutes more in our tests. The Pixel 10 could also finally support Qi2 wireless charging, which offers more efficient energy transfer thanks to magnetic alignment. That said, rumor has it that users will need a case to utilize that feature. Meanwhile, Apple's MagSafe continues to be one of the most refined wireless charging systems in the market. Here's a quick overview of the expected iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 specs: The Pixel 10 has a lot more going for it on paper — besides the chipset, which we expect to be significantly less powerful in terms of raw performance. But the rest of the spec sheet? Yeah, the iPhone 17 will have a tough time competing with it. The iPhone 17 will represent a significant point in the history of base iPhone models, but not so much in the grand scheme of things. It'll be thinner, lighter, and more elegant than ever, bringing a familiar Apple experience, finally rocking a smooth display after years of waiting. The Pixel 10 , on the other hand, is more ambitious. It's Google's first phone with a fully custom chip, it will come with a new assistant called Pixel Sense, and a triple-camera system—even if the sensors themselves don't scream 'flagship.' Its $799 price could deliver more raw hardware for the money, especially if you value AI features and battery life. Both phones, however, will have a whole different feeling to them if the rumors about a $100 price hike come to fruition. With both companies having such capable mid-rangers in the face of the Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e, it's not too farfetched of a possibility. But if I had to compare which of the two is the more exciting device, I would say that the Pixel 10 is hands down the one. I am curious to see how its cameras perform, especially that new telephoto one. For now, though, It's looking like a fun future comparison, and possibly a monumental one.
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Android Authority
The Nothing Phone 3's surprise chipset announcement is actually great news. Here's why
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Yesterday, Nothing confirmed a key specification for the Nothing Phone 3: its chipset. Nothing has made it very clear that the Nothing Phone 3 will be a high-end flagship release, going out of its way to refer to the phone as a 'true flagship.' As such, many of us expected the Nothing Phone 3 to get Qualcomm's current flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, that's not the case. It's now official that the Nothing Phone 3 will use Qualcomm's newer, but slightly less powerful, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. It's still a powerful piece of silicon, but it's not Qualcomm's greatest and most powerful. As such, some folks are (rightfully) upset that Nothing's 'true flagship' smartphone won't have a flagship chip. I understand the frustration, but I think using the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a potentially great move. What do you think of this chip choice for the Nothing Phone 3? 2214 votes It's a great move 18 % I'll hold judgment until I see the rest of the phone 52 % Nothing should've used the 8 Elite 30 % Not the best, but still darn good Compare the two Snapdragon chips side-by-side, and you can easily point out the differences between them. Instead of Qualcomm's Oryon CPU found in the 8 Elite, the 8s Gen 4 uses the older Kyro CPU. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 also has a 35% lower CPU clock speed, a slightly slower GPU, and an older 4nm design (versus the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite). There are other compromises, too. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 doesn't support 8K recording or 4K/120fps slow-motion video. It also lacks mmWave 5G. All of those things, meanwhile, are readily available on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Looked at this way, it's easy to dismiss the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 as a weaker, less capable chip than its 8 Elite sibling. And while that may technically be true, that doesn't automatically mean the 8s Gen 4 is a bad chip. The Kyro CPU isn't Qualcomm's newest design, but the configuration in the 8s Gen 4 is still impressive, featuring one Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at up to 3.2GHz and seven Cortex-A720 cores (three at 3.0GHz, two at 2.8GHz, and two at 2.0GHz). The result is a chip that's 31% faster than the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 39% more efficient. Plus, since it's a unique setup that features all big cores and no little cores, it could even outperform the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in multi-core performance. I can't look at the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and be disappointed that it's the chip Nothing chose. There's more to like, too. GPU performance is 49% better on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 compared to the 8s Gen 3, and there's on-device ray tracing. The chip also supports 4K/60fps video recording, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0. We've yet to use a phone with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, but based on its spec sheet alone, I can't look at the chipset and be disappointed that it's the one Nothing chose for the Nothing Phone 3. Is it the number one most powerful Qualcomm chip that Nothing could have used? No. But it's also silly to pretend that anyone but the most hardcore users will find it lacking in power. The main benefit of using the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Supplied by Nothing There's another upside to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and it's perhaps the most important one. Since it's a less powerful chip than the Snapdragon 8 Elite, that also means it's cheaper, which makes it a lot more likely for Nothing to deliver its 'true flagship' smartphone experience at a lower price than the competition. Nothing has confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 will cost £800 in the UK, while rumors have suggested a $800 price in the US. With the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 confirmed, it becomes more likely that the $800 US price is accurate. And with Nothing saving some cash on the chipset front, that theoretically gives the company more wiggle room to ensure it delivers on other aspects of the phone, such as its design, cameras, battery, software, etc. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Could Nothing have swung for the Snapdragon 8 Elite and still hit the rumored $800 MSRP? Sure. Samsung does precisely that with the Galaxy S25, but as we've seen with that phone, this also comes at the expense of bland designs, outdated camera sensors, and mediocre battery and charging specs. There's still a lot that's unknown about the Nothing Phone 3, but the confirmation of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 means we're likely looking at one of two outcomes. On the one hand, it's entirely possible that Nothing won't do anything special with the rest of the Phone 3, and we could get a handset with a compromised chipset for no real benefit. Picking the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 could be Nothing's best decision for the Nothing Phone 3. But on the other hand, Nothing could still deliver on the 'true flagship' promise. It may have seen the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 as a way to offer flagship-like performance while ensuring it can execute a flagship camera, long battery, fast charging, and excellent software at a lower price than if it had gone all out with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. That's the ideal outcome, and it's the one I like to think we're headed toward. We'll find out for sure on July 1, and if the second outcome is true, picking the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 could be Nothing's best decision for the Nothing Phone 3.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brooks Brothers Returns to Downtown NYC With Global Flagship
At 207 years old and the oldest retailer in the U.S., Brooks Brothers has long embraced its history. Now the company has returned to where it all began, unveiling a new global flagship in downtown Manhattan. In 1818, 45-year-old Henry Sands Brooks opened a men's haberdashery, H. & D.H. Brooks & Co., in a small wooden storefront on the northeast corner of Catherine and Cherry streets, within blocks of the East River and the site of the future Brooklyn Bridge, which wouldn't be built for another 52 years. The business was later renamed Brooks Brothers in honor of his four sons. More from WWD Authentic Brands Group Is Buying Dockers for $311 Million Richard Baker Confirms Saks Global to Cut Up to 600 Vendors Who Could Thrive in Fashion's Trade War Challenges? Brand Management Companies For more than four decades, the company had operated a store in the Financial District at One Liberty Plaza, which had famously doubled as a makeshift morgue after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. But that closed in 2018 when the building it was housed in was being renovated. Now the brand is back downtown with a 10,000-square-foot, two-level space in the historic Western Union Telegraph Building at 195 Broadway. Also known as the AT&T Building, the 29-story building was designed by architect William Welles Bosworth and constructed between 1912 and 1916. It is one of New York's first skyscrapers. Because it's landmarked, Brooks Brothers was limited in what it could do with the main floor, which was at one point the lobby of the building. So the team got creative, incorporating the white marble Doric columns, bronze and alabaster chandeliers and high ceilings with their inlaid grid of coffers, or sunken panels, into the store design. The main floor is dedicated to men's sportswear and womenswear, two growing segments of the business. Men's suits, shirts and the made-to-measure department are on the lower level, which was completely gutted and redesigned. 'This is the culmination of everything we've been working on,' said Ken Ohashi, Brooks' chief executive officer. 'In less than five years, we've been able to completely reinvent the business.' He said that after Brooks Brothers was purchased by Authentic Brands Group and SPARC for $325 million in August 2020, he was unable to make a financially prudent deal with Brooks' former owner, Claudio Del Vecchio, to retain its longtime flagship on Madison Avenue and 44th Street. Del Vecchio owns the building at 346 Madison, which remains vacant. Instead, Brooks doubled down on its other Midtown location in Rockefeller Center, which sources said is one of the company's most-productive stores with annual sales of more than $10 million. While Ohashi declined to provide numbers, he said the Rockefeller Center store was expanded two years ago to its current 4,500 square feet, and continues to be a strong performer. 'But we love downtown,' he said. 'It's close to where the original store was located and to Wall Street. It's also near the TriBeCa epicenter and the Financial District is becoming a hot residential spot.' The Financial District is also a popular tourist destination with the World Trade Center memorial and nearby Trinity Church where Alexander Hamilton is buried. Michael Bastian, Brooks' creative director, added: 'We started at Catherine and Cherry, and over the years we followed the critical mass of the working guy as he migrated uptown.' In addition to the Rockefeller Center unit, Brooks operates a store at 86th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan, which is slated for a facelift soon. All told, the company operates 141 stores in the U.S. and 334 globally. The new flagship had a soft opening about a week ago and Ohashi said the sales are already strong. That comes without any official marketing and despite the scaffolding that obscures the main entrance on Broadway. The scaffolding is scheduled to be removed next month, the team said. Even when the scaffolding is gone, Brooks will not be able to put its name on the exterior of the building because of its landmark status. Instead, its windows will have to tell a story, Ohashi said. The company has more leeway on the interior. The rear of the main floor opens into the lobby and is directly across from a Nobu restaurant, where Ohashi will host a dinner and unveiling of the store to an intimate group on Wednesday night. There are two windows in that corridor which Brooks will use to display archival pieces. For the opening, one case is displaying a replica of the black greatcoat the company made for Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration that he was wearing the night he was assassinated. An antique mirror from the same time frame is also on display. A second case speaks to the brand's own history with a silhouette of Henry Sands Brooks, the only remaining representation of the founder, along with photos of his four sons. Ohashi said the new flagship is not the biggest store in the chain but is larger than most of the company's new units. 'Our new stores are generally between 5,000 and 7,000 square feet,' he said, adding that 'historically, our stores have been too big.' But at 10,000 square feet, Brooks has the space to 'tell the whole story,' he said. 'Half of the upstairs is women's, which has had phenomenal growth this year.' In addition to luxury sportswear and casual menswear, the upstairs offers a vintage area along with the only site in the U.S. where customers can buy pieces from Brooks' longtime collaboration with Junya Watanabe. Downstairs is accessible by elevator or marble staircase and leads into what Ohashi described as a 'men's moment.' From suits and shirts to neckwear, the space offers a range of options for dressing up. The made-to-measure department offers some fabrics exclusive to the flagship, and ties have been 'on fire' since the opening, Bastian said. In addition to servicing guys who are dressing up more again, at under $100 neckties are a good gift for tourists to bring home, Ohashi said. 'We've been focusing on what people wear to work today,' said Bastain. 'We still have a very traditional person and sell a lot of suits, but they're wearing more luxury sportswear and we're moving with them.' Brooks Brothers shares 195 Broadway with Anthropologie and Ohashi said he'd like to partner with the retailer because that space offers one of its largest wedding shops and he envisions opportunities to collaborate. Overall, Ohashi said business at Brooks Brothers continues to be strong. 'We've had four years of consecutive comp gains,' he said. 'And the fourth quarter was incredible. Year-to-date, February was a little soft but we did well in March. The winners are spring fashions and women's.' Although womenswear is still a small business, representing just 12 percent of total sales, Ohashi believes it can continue to grow. 'We're buying aggressively for it next year.' Earlier this year, Ohashi was also tasked with overseeing Eddie Bauer. The Seattle-based retailer is part of Catalyst Brands, which was created in January to oversee Authentic and SPARC's Lucky Brands, Aeropostale, Nautica and Brooks Brothers as well as J.C. Penney. Ohashi said that after running Brooks for over four years, the company is at the point where it's more about 'framework and good flow. We did the heavy lift over the past four years; now it's about micro-tweaks and doubling down on the luxury positioning we've created that has really helped the business.' He said Bastian was his first hire at Brooks after taking over as CEO and his updated, elevated designs and fabrications have led to more full-price sales, both in stores and online. 'We're still relatively reasonably priced,' Ohashi said, pointing to the company non-iron, Supima cotton dress shirt for $118 as an example. 'It offers incredible value.' When Brooks Brothers was struggling and operating in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the website was seen primarily as a vehicle for clearing merchandise. 'It took a long time to get the full-price customer back,' Ohashi said. 'But year-to-date, our margins have been the best in five years.' 'And our messaging is full price,' Bastian added. 'Brooks was flat when we bought it,' Ohashi said. 'It's important to get the vibe and the creative direction right, and I think we've done that.' As a result, Brooks is in expansion mode. Ohashi said the company is opening more stores in 2025 than it has in the past two decades. 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