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6 hours ago
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Know before you buy: starting today, EU's new labels shake up the smartphone market Comments
22 June 2025 Mandatory labels on smartphones and tablets in the EU now let consumers compare their battery life, durability, and repairability ratings before purchase.
GSM Arena
10 hours ago
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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
GSM Arena
5 days ago
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Deals: Pixel 9 is $250 off, 9 Pro XL is $300 off, Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones get first promo
Father's Day is this weekend, so it's too late to order in a gift – but if dad is okay with waiting, here are a few ideas. Holiday aside, you can also equip yourself with a new phone, tablet or headphones. The Google Pixel 9 is $200 off for the base model, $50 more if you get the extra storage. Stable Android 16 released earlier this week (though this applies to Google phones going back to the Pixel 6 series, not just this one). You can save $150/$200 if you go for the Pixel 9a. This is almost the same size – it has the same 6.3' display (sans HDR10+), but thicker bezels make it a bit taller and wider. You do get the same Tensor G4 chipset, though. Reasons to go for the pricier Pixel 9: 1) better cameras (50MP 1/1.31' + 48MP ultra-wide vs. 48MP 1/2.0' and 13MP ultra-wide) 2) faster charging 3) satellite communication. Or you can splurge and get the flagship Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. This one has a large 6.8' display (an LTPO panel at that) and a 5,060mAh battery (that's 40mAh less than the 9a). The cameras are the best part – the 50MP main has a large 1/1.31' sensor, there is also a 48MP 5x periscope and a 48MP ultra-wide on the back, plus a 42MP ultra-wide selfie camera. Market analysts report that people have been upgrading their tablets recently. You can grab a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ with a 12.4' 120Hz OLED display and a bundled S Pen. This slate is powered by the Dimensity 9300+ and has expandable storage, plus a 10,090mAh battery with 45W charging. The tablet is dust and water resistant with an IP68 rating. The FE series are a cheaper option for those that don't need flagship performance – or those that prefer an LCD. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ have 10.9' and 13.1' IPS LCDs, respectively, both with 90Hz refresh rate. These slates are powered by the Exynos 1580 plus an 8,000mAh or 10,090mAh batteries. These two also come bundled with an S Pen. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are comfy, have good audio quality and improved active noise cancellation (ANC) compared to the originals. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 $30 off Read our review Samsung's Galaxy Buds3 Pro are the same price. These have better battery life, solid audio quality and ANC. The stemmed design offers easier controls. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro $60 off Read our review The cheap option is the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. While they cost less than half of the Pro, these still offer ANC – not as good as the Pro, but it's there. No stems here, but the wingtips offer a secure, comfortable fit. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $35 off The Sony WH-1000XM6 are one of the best ANC-enabled over-ear headphones that money can buy. That last part is the problem – they are pricey. There is no discount just yet, but Amazon does offer a $30 gift card. Sony WH-1000XM6 $30 gift card Read our review We may get a commission from qualifying sales.
GSM Arena
07-06-2025
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Deals: Galaxy S25 series discounts, Galaxy tablets and wearables on offer too
This week saw Samsung US and Amazon US trying to one-up each other – the smartphone maker launched its Discover Samsung Summer Sale, while the retailer is gearing up for Father's Day shopping. Here are the best smartphone, tablet and wearable deals from both. Smartphone The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is at its lowest price yet on Amazon yet, starting at $1,000 for the base 256GB model, the 512GB version is $1,120. offers a free storage update, but even with that the 512GB model is $1,300. That said, Samsung offers trade-in credit up to $630, so that's something to consider if you have an old phone you want to get rid of. The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge also has a free storage upgrade and up to $630 trade-in credit. With no trade-in, the base price for the 512GB model is $1,100. Wouldn't you be better off with an S25 Ultra? Check out our detailed S25 Edge vs. S25 Ultra comparison for more details. The rest of the S25 family, the Galaxy S25 and S25+, has a similar deal from – a free storage upgrade and up to $500/$530 trade-in credit. Samsung is gearing up to launch its next generation of foldables, which means that the old models have to go. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a $400 discount if you're not using a trade-in offer or up to $1,000 if you are. For example, a Z Fold5 is valued at exactly $1,000, a Z Fold4 or S24 Ultra will fetch $900 (if they are in good condition, of course). Tablets The flagship Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a $400 straight discount. Alternatively, the trade-in offer gets a smaller $200 discount plus up to $710 credit from sending in an old device. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is available from both Amazon and Samsung. Amazon only offers a straight discount, while Samsung only offers a trade-in offer. There was no vanilla model this generation, so the smaller high-end tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 $210 off Read our review 8/128GB - $590 at Amazon US Samsung also has mid-range slates, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+. These feature LCDs instead of OLED displays and the Exynos 1580 chipset (compared to Dimensity 9300+ for the Tab S10 series and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Tab S9). Wearables The outdoorsy Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is available from Amazon at a lower base price and with a free 25W charger. However, if you want to trade-in an old device, you can potentially get a lower price from Samsung. Samsung also has the Galaxy Watch7 on offer – with slightly lower prices than Amazon had earlier this week. Amazon has adjusted its prices to match. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro have great sound quality, better ANC than before and the stems do make for easier controls. Alternatively, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are pretty cheap while still offering ANC (it's just not on the level of the Buds3 Pro). These don't have stems, but they have wings that keep them stable in the ear. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $35 off We may get a commission from qualifying sales.
Phone Arena
07-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Amazon launches yet another iPad Pro M4 promo you can't pass up
The ultimate iPad experience doesn't come cheap, but these Amazon deals make the latest iPad Pro M4 models a bit more affordable. Right now, the e-commerce giant offers a $100 discount on the 11-inch model, bringing the Wi-Fi-only 256GB tablet just under the $900 mark. Those who want more screen real estate aren't left out—a $199 price cut is up for grabs on the 13-inch variant. $100 off (10%) The 256GB Wi-Fi-only iPad Pro with an 11-inch display and an M4 chip is down by $100 at Amazon. This solid discount is only available on the model in Space Black. Take advantage and save before it's too late. Buy at Amazon $199 off (15%) Alternatively, you can buy the larger 13-inch iPad Pro M4 for $199 off at Amazon. This promo is available on the 256GB variant with Wi-Fi connectivity in Silver and brings the ~$1,300 tablet just under the $1,100 mark. Buy at Amazon While these aren't the best discounts we've ever seen, they're the only deals available right now. We've checked and found no matching promos at Best Buy and Walmart. And let's be fair: this Apple tablet still delivers massive value for the dual-layered OLED panels and Ultra Retina XDR (i.e., 120Hz refresh rate), this slate delivers stunning visuals, excellent color accuracy, and sufficient brightness for comfortable outdoor use. As you probably know, all other iPads have more modest 60Hz displays, making this one stand out even more. It's not just the display that impresses. We've tested this device extensively (see our iPad Pro M4 review for reference) and found the M4 chip delivers a huge performance boost over the previous model. Needless to say, the tablet is virtually unstoppable, and chances are you'll have a hard time finding an app that can slow it down. Battery life is just as good, by the way. You can expect the larger size to last almost 11 hours with nonstop web browsing and over eight hours with video streaming. All of that, combined with some Apple Intelligence features, make the iPad Pro M4 simply the best iPad money can buy. Undeniably pricey, the iPad Pro M4 still checks all the boxes you could possibly want in an iOS tablet. Plus, both sizes are a bit more affordable than usual thanks to Amazon's latest deals. Get the model that fits you best and save before it's too late.
