The iPhone 14 may feel disappointing, but it looks like next year's iPhone lineup may make up for that by offering a few major design changes.



Apple Might Shift To USB-C For 2023 iPhone 15 Ultra



Following Xiaomi’s confirmation of the Civi 2’s release date and dual selfie cameras, the Chinese OEM teased the upcoming smartphone’s battery capacity and its charging features. Xiaomi posted the following teaser poster on its official account on The Weibo post mentions a “thin and light body” with “4500 mAh super battery”. There is also mention of 67W charging that’s capable of fully charging the Civi 2’s battery to full battery in 40 minutes. The Civi 2’s triple camera setup was detailed recently, though we only know about the main 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with f/1.8...

Xiaomi Civi 2’s 4,500 mAh battery and 67W charging confirmed in latest teaser

Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro models in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to supply chain publication _[DigiTimes](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20220922PD210.html)_. The report does not mention specific models, but it very likely refers to the next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.  
  

There has been uncertainty surrounding the timing of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models and whether they would be equipped with 5nm or 3nm chips, but it is looking increasingly likely that the notebooks will be released later this year [with 5nm chips](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/22/kuo-14-inch-16-inch-macbook-pro-5nm/). Apple is [expected to hold an October event](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/11/apple-event-october-what-to-expect/) focused on the Mac and iPad, so it would be fitting for the new MacBook Pro models to be announced then.  
  
In August, _Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman reported that the new MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips were "[well into development and testing](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/28/macbook-pro-m2-pro-m2-max-development/)" at Apple. The notebooks will have [very few new features](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/07/next-14-16-macbook-pro-few-changes-kuo/) beyond the faster chips, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, after the high-end MacBook Pro received a major redesign in October 2021.  
  
The latest design of the high-end MacBook Pro includes a flatter-edged chassis, a notch at the top of the display, revived ports like MagSafe and HDMI, and more. MacBooks typically go multiple generations between major hardware changes.  
  
While they might remain 5nm, the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are expected to be manufactured based on TSMC's newer 5nm process known as "N5P," so the new MacBook Pro models would still have performance and power efficiency improvements. However, a bigger bump in performance would come from the switch to 3nm chips in 2023 or later.  
  
MacBook shipments have "remained relatively stable" compared to Intel-based Windows laptops, according to _DigiTimes_. The launch of the new MacBook Air with the M2 chip in July combined with the upcoming launch of new MacBook Pro models could result in Apple's notebook market share hitting a nearly five-year high in 2022, the report added.



New 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pros Reportedly Launching Later This Year



Google completed its acquisition of Fitbit last year and rebranded it "Fitbit by Google," but Fitbit continued to launch wearables as it used to before getting acquired. And while customers can currently use Fitbit accounts for new devices and services, things will change from 2023 onwards. Fitbit has updated its support page to reveal that after the launch of Google accounts on Fitbit in 2023, "some uses of Fitbit will require a Google account, including to sign up for Fitbit or activate newly released Fitbit devices and features." However, after the launch, existing users with Fitbit...

Fitbit devices will require Google account from 2023 onwards

Google will officially announce the [Pixel 7 series](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-7-pro/) and the [Pixel Watch](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-watch/) at a hardware launch event early next month. In the days leading up to the event, the company has started sharing teasers showcasing all the upcoming products. A few days ago, Google shared a video on the Made by Google YouTube channel, giving us a closer look at the new Pixel collection. However, the video only included a short clip of the highly-anticipated Pixel Watch. Now, the company has shared a slightly longer video of its first Wear OS smartwatch highlighting its premium design.

The new video, titled _The Design of Google Pixel Watch_, showcases the smartwatch from all angles. Although we’ve seen several images of the Pixel Watch in the last few months, this is the first time Google has officially shown off its unique twist-lock strap mechanism.

The video also showcases some of the new watch faces that Google will ship with the Pixel Watch. Sadly, all the watch faces included in the video have a black background, so it’s difficult to tell where the watch’s display ends and where the bezel begins. Regardless, the watch’s seamless case design makes it look like it has chunky bezels.

![Google Pixel Watch case back close up showing Gorilla Glass branding.](https://www.xda-developers.com/files/2022/09/Google-Pixel-Watch-case-back-close-up-showing-Gorilla-Glass-branding-1024x654.jpg)

Another interesting tidbit revealed in the video is that the Pixel Watch will feature Gorilla Glass protection. A close-up shot of the case back clearly shows Gorilla Glass branding, but it doesn’t confirm the variety of Gorilla Glass used.

Although the video doesn’t reveal any details about the Pixel Watch’s hardware specifications, recent leaks suggest that the Pixel Watch [could pack the Exynos 9110 chipset](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-watch-older-chipset/), a [300mAh battery, and LTE support](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-watch-battery-and-connectivity-details-emerge/). We’ve also learned that Google will offer a host of first-party bands and straps for the watch and a wireless charger with a USB-C cable.



New Pixel Watch teaser showcases its unique twist-lock strap mechanism, confirms Gorilla Glass protection

Apple released its latest iPhone lineup and mobile platforms earlier this month, and a couple of annoying bugs quickly made themselves known to users. The good news is that the tech giant has quickly whipped up patches to fix the issues and has now released them as part of the [iOS 16.0.2 update](https://support.apple.com/en-ph/HT213407). One of the problems the update solves is the [iPhone 14 Pro's](https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-review-dynamic-island-useful-always-on-display-battery-life-camera-test-sample-pictures-130020449.html) compatibility [troubles with third-party apps](https://www.engadget.com/iphone-14-pro-camera-shake-rattle-tiktok-instagram-snapchat-163233811.html) that use its camera, such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. 

Users found that when they fire up those apps and use the device's rear cam, the camera view shakes on screen and the phone emanates grinding and rattling noises. In its patch notes, Apple said the update fixes an issue wherein the "\[c\]amera may vibrate and cause blurry photos when shooting with some third-party apps on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max." The company didn't elaborate on the cause behind it, but it's possible that the apps weren't meshing well with the device's optical image stabilization system, causing the rattling noises. 

Another troublesome problem the update fixes is the [persistent appearance](https://www.engadget.com/apple-ios-16-copy-and-paste-prompt-fix-131559755.html) of permission prompts when trying to copy and paste content between apps. Apple senior manager Ron Huang previously admitted that it was "absolutely not expected behavior" and said the company was dealing with it. iOS 16.0.2 will get rid of other bugs, as well, including one that causes the device's display to go black during setup and another that renders the touch input on some iPhone X, iPhone XR and iPhone 11 displays to be unresponsive after they're serviced.

Apple updates iOS 16 to fix shaky iPhone 14 Pro camera and copy-paste issues

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Apple has released watchOS 9.0.1 for [Apple Watch Ultra](https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-watch-ultra "Apple Watch Ultra") to address bugs and performance issues that may affect day-one adopters.

The Apple Watch Ultra arrives in customers' hands on Friday, September 23, and it will need an immediate update. It isn't clear what the update addresses, but if users want to avoid service issues or other setup problems, it should be the first thing they do.  
  


Apple Watch Ultra owners will need to upgrade to watchOS 9.0.1

Just a couple of days ago, Google showed off the Pixel 7 Pro in a new [promotional ad](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-7-pro-pre-orders-start-october-6/), and at the same time, it also let the world know that the phone would be available for pre-order starting on October 6. Now, we get details about pricing for the upcoming Pixel 7 devices, and it looks like there could also be impressive promotional incentives at launch.

According to Artem Russakovskii, who has obtained internal pricing data from Target, the Pixel 7 will come priced at $599, while the Pixel 7 Pro will be priced at $899. The information also shows the [official colors](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-7-pro-colors/) of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, like Obsidian, Snow, Hazel, and Lemongrass. But what makes this new leak interesting are the promotional offers that will supposedly be attached to both phones when they launch. According to the source, Target will offer gift card incentives when purchasing the handsets. The Pixel 7 will come with a $100 gift card offer, and the Pixel 7 Pro will also have a gift card offer worth $200. While this sounds like an impressive opportunity, at this point, it’s unclear what kind of conditions are tied to the promotion. But, if these gift cards are offered with no strings attached, this could end up being a really good deal for those that are interested in the handsets.

Luckily, we won’t have to wait long, as the Made by Google event is set to take place on October 6. So far, Google has shared a lot of information about its new phones ahead of their official debut. So far, we have seen the phones in full and their colors. We also know that the Pixel 7 handsets will be powered by Google’s new Tensor G2 processor. With so much already known, hopefully, Google will have some interesting surprises left to announce at the event.


Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro prices get leaked ahead of launch



After Apple, Samsung may be next in line to introduce an Emergency SOS via satellite feature to its Galaxy lineup of smartphones. For the time being, it is likely that the Korean giant will keep satellite connectivity limited to its high-end phone family.

No Word on Which Satellite Company Samsung Aims to Partner With to Bring Orbital Connectivity to Future Galaxy Smartphones
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Before Apple, Huawei introduced satellite connectivity to its smartphones, but the feature is limited to China. Technically, Samsung would be the third smartphone vendor to introduce this form of connectivity to customers. Unfortunately, Ricciolo did not specify in his tweet on which Galaxy model would get this option, nor did he mention what it would be called.

For starters, we do not think that Samsung will name it Emergency SOS via satellite since the company will want some differentiation from Apple’s own naming scheme. Secondly, if the feature is indeed in the works, it could launch for the Galaxy S23 series only, and just like Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite, it could offer basic functionality such as sending messages to emergency services when you are in a ‘hairy’ situation.

> samsung to jump the " SOS satellite S\*\*\* " bandwagon .. [#next](https://twitter.com/hashtag/next?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> 
> — Ricciolo (@Ricciolo1) [September 15, 2022](https://twitter.com/Ricciolo1/status/1570382234372444168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The tweet does not mention how Samsung will accomplish this. To give a smartphone access to a satellite, it needs to have a compatible modem, like how the [Snapdragon X65 enables compatibility](https://wccftech.com/iphone-14-satellite-features-possible-thanks-to-qualcomm-snapdragon-x65-modem/) for the entire iPhone 14 range. Since Samsung will reportedly launch the Galaxy S23 range with the [Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 only](https://wccftech.com/all-galaxy-s23-models-feature-snapdragon-8-gen-2-globally/), all models could feature Qualcomm’s cutting-edge [Snapdragon X70 5G modem](https://wccftech.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-x70-5g-modem/), which is the successor to the Snapdragon X65 and offers satellite connectivity too.

Even if all of that is taken care of, we have not yet addressed the elephant in the room; satellite launches. Like Apple partnering with Globalstar, which will allocate 85 percent of its current and future network capacity to support iPhone 14 models, and likely future iPhones that support satellite connectivity, it is not confirmed who Samsung will join forces with to make this possible. All we can tell our readers is to treat this information with a pinch of salt for now, and we will be back with more updates.

If you want to learn more about Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature, we have published [detailed information on how it works](https://wccftech.com/iphone-14-emergency-sos-via-satellite-everything-you-need-to-know/), so check it out when you get the time.



Samsung Rumored to Be Next in Line to Bring Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite-Like Feature to Its Galaxy Smartphones

At the tail end of August, leaks started popping up for [a gaming handheld from Logitech](https://www.androidpolice.com/logitech-handheld-android-games/). Not much was known at the time beyond what was surmised by a few screenshots shared by Evan Blass. We gathered that the Logitech G Cloud gaming handheld runs Android, and today it's been officially confirmed. That's right, it's the official launch day, and we have a boatload of info to share, including the price, and it's up there. So let's dig in and see precisely what Logitech's G Cloud gaming handheld has to offer now that it's officially on sale in the US and Canada, though orders won't ship until October.

Logitech announces a handheld console focused on cloud gaming

Logitech’s G Cloud Gaming Handheld arrives in October for $349.99

(PR) Logitech G Elevates Game Streaming By Unveiling Cloud First Handheld Gaming Device

Logitech's G Cloud gaming handheld arrives today with an obscene price tag

Thanks to a new partnership with Google, Framework is announcing the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. Similar to the concepts behind the regular Windows or operating system-free-based counterpart, this promises to be one of the most sustainable,  upgradeable, and modular ChromeOS devices yet. With the news, Framework also becomes the newest Chromebook OEM, just like bigger giants such as HP, and Lenovo.

Coming out in later December, the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is now up for pre-order in the United States and Canada for $999. If you’re curious about what that’ll get you, then it’s pretty much similar to the standard Framework Laptop. The difference here is that it runs ChromeOS.  According to Framework, you’ll be getting the base 2256 x 1504 display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, as well as a base keyboard that has 1.5 mm of key travel. And, it’s not plastic, either, as all the components are in an aluminum housing. As for the CPU options, there’s a 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P, which seems to be the only option available.

[![](https://www.xda-developers.com/files/2022/09/FW-chromebook-working-1024x683.jpg)](https://www.xda-developers.com/files/2022/09/FW-chromebook-working.jpg)

What matters most though is the modular aspect of things. You’ll be able to choose various ports, including USB-C, USB-A, and a microSD card slot. You’ll even be able to pick from classics like HDMI, DisplayPort, or Ethernet. These all come as Framework Expansion Cards. Even the RAM and storage are modular. A pre-built option will give you 8GB of DDR4 RAM, as well as 256GB of NVMe storage, but RAM can be upgraded to 64GB, and storage can be upgraded to up to 1TB.

Elsewhere on the device, the display is somewhat customizable, as a “magnet-attach Bezel” will let you adjust the look of your laptop as you see fit. In a press release, Framework mentioned that all previous Framework bezels will work with this Chromebook Edition.

Most Chromebooks and Windows laptops these days also have privacy features, and the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition follows suit. It has the Google Titan C security chip and will be getting updates “up to” 8 years. There are hardware privacy switches to turn off the camera and microphones when you don’t want to be seen or heard.

The other part of the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition has a lot to do with repairability and sustainability. On the repair front, every part of the device will have a QR code that you can scan with your camera to see repair guides and order new parts. With sustainability, many parts of the laptop are made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

To name a few parts, the speakers, battery, and expansion cards uses 30% PCR aluminum. The top cover is 50% PCR aluminum, as are the bottom cover and input cover. Even the keyboard is made of 50% PCR plastics, and the included screwdriver is 70% PCR plastic. It isn’t all too shocking to see Framework think about the environment. There’s been [a push for greener laptops](https://chromeenterprise.google/os/sustainability/), best seen with the Acer Chromebook Vero 514, which integrates PCR plastics into its chassis.



Framework partners with Google for a user-repairable $999 Chromebook

Framework made a modular, repairable Chromebook

ChromeOS is going modular and user-repairable with a new laptop from Framework

Framework’s new Chromebook is upgradable and customizable

Framework's Chromebook Is Bringing Modularity to ChromeOS

Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is the most modular ChromeOS device yet

Nvidia has announced the [RTX 6000 48GB graphics card](https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidias-new-ada-lovelace-rtx-gpu-arrives-for-designers-and-creators), the latest model to join its family of workstation-focused GPUs designed for content creators and enterprise-grade graphics. Nvidia describes the RTX 6000 as the perfect tool for creating content for the metaverse alongside Nvidia Omniverse Enterprise, thanks to its Ada Lovelace generation AI, massively increased raytracing and CUDA cores, and programmable shader technology.

While the recently announced [GeForce RTX 4090](https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/20/23362653/nvidia-rtx-4080-4090-price-release-date) is the top-end Ada Lovelace generation card for _most_ consumers, the Lovelace-powered RTX 6000 dominates it in regards to raw power. It has 18,176 CUDA cores compared to the RTX 4090’s 16,384, and will ship with 48GB of GDDR6 ECC memory — double that of the RTX 4090’s...

Nvidia’s RTX 6000 ADA professional GPU can create worlds and destroy wallets

Once one of the biggest Android OEMs in the space, LG failed to keep its phones exciting and appealing to users. Before it [pulled out of making smartphones](https://www.androidpolice.com/lg-record-revenues-q2-2022/) in mid-2021, LG had one last ace up its sleeve: a rollable smartphone. It never actually launched, but someone got their hands on a prototype, so you can at least see how it would've looked if it was released. We've seen a [hands-on video before](https://www.androidpolice.com/lg-rollable-phone-prototype-video/), but new footage of the handset gives us even more detail.

YouTube channel shows the canceled LG Rollable phone could have been a foldable rival

Check out the LG Rollable phone in this hands-on video

For me, the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro series is the best selling point that the phones have. Even though it is largely a software feature, the way it expands and works as a control center is really good and if you are willing to have all your useful information available, you can just rely on Dynamic Island to get the job done.

A few days ago, we reported how the feature has already landed on an [Android phone](https://wccftech.com/dynamic-island-comes-to-android-and-we-arent-surprised/) via a theme, and now, things are getting serious as Realme has decided to step in and make their own version of Dynamic Island, and well, it will also offer the same functionality as you get from Apple and we are not surprised.

Realme Island Could EIther be a Hit or a Very Shameful Rip Off of Apple's Dynamic Island
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Realme is currently getting feedback from users for something called "Realme Island."

“Can you imagine what if Realme UI added a software trick to turn the camera cutout into a multifunctional feature? The UI around the camera hole could morph into different shapes and sizes to display incoming phone calls, alerts, notifications, and more,” a company representative wrote on its [forum](https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1571810692535783424).

The Realme representatives also encouraged users to give their ideas and suggestions for how the Realme Island feature would look and work and if the company does like the feature, they will probably add the feature and how it works.

Whatever the case might be, Realme is going to be relying on user feedback for the feature, which does show that the company does not really have an original reason for implementing something close to a Dynamic Island on their future phones.

It is safe to say that we all expected Realme and other Android OEMs to go ahead and copy Dynamic Island as it was definitely the stand-out feature of the iPhone 14 Pro series. We just have to wait and see just how good the feature looks when it eventually and inevitably lands on Android phones.

Dynamic Island is Already Coming to Android and It Will Get Worse

> In this economy, who has $800 to spend on a watch?

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