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Sony Xperia 1 III offers flagship innards in a familiar garb

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The suspense – if the leaks spared any in the first place – is finally over. Sony has finally launched its latest flagship – the Xperia 1 III (pronounced Xperia 1 Mark 3). Let’s start with the design first, which is actually almost identical to its predecessor. But hey, if it ain’t broke, why fix it? You get the same glass-and-metal build with an IP68-certification for dust and water resistance. But instead of a glossy back, Sony has gone with a frosted finish that will do a much better job of masking smudges. If you’re not a fan of the black trim, there is also a Frosted Purple option on the table.

The cinematic 4K OLED HDR panel finally comes of age with a 120Hz refresh rate

Now, let’s talk the specs. Being a true-blue flagship, it is no surprise to see the Xperia 1 III go for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 SoC. It keeps things running inside accompanied by a healthy 12 gigs of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Notably, the phone also lets you expand the onboard storage via a microSD card and also retains the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Sony is still loyal to the cause of expandable storage and 3.5mm headphone jack

Coming to the imaging hardware of Xperia 1 III, you get a trio of 12MP cameras. The optically stabilized main snapper has an f/1.7 lens and is capable of recording 4K videos at a 120FPS rate frame. You also get some Sony software tricks such as real-time eye auto-focus tracking for both humans and dogs. It sits alongside a 12MP ultra-wide-angle snapper (f/2.2), an optically-stabilized 12MP telephoto camera with a folded lens design, and a 3D ToF sensor as well.

On the front, you will find the 8MP selfie camera sitting above a 6.5-inch 4K OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus – the best that Corning has to offer – and is flanked by thin bezels at the top and bottom. The Xperia 1 III retains the familiar 21:9 aspect ratio, or ‘cinematic’ in Sony’s marketing lingo.

All the flagship bells and whistles, but still a notch below the Ultra flagships out there

Sony has equipped the phone with full-stage stereo speakers that are claimed to be 40% louder this time around, and also bring support for the proprietary 360 Reality Audio tech that is claimed to provide a surround sound experience. Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support is there, alongside the DSEE Extreme audio signal upscaling technology. Plus, the Xperia 1 III can connect directly with the Dual Shock 4 controller, but not the newer DualShock 5 controller that comes with the PlayStation 5 console.

The Xperia 1 III comes fitted with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging and is claimed to last 3 years. There is also support for wireless charging as well as reverse wireless charging for juicing up other accessories such as earbuds. Notably, the official spec sheet shared by Sony mentions only support for the slower Sub-6GHz 5G network, and not the faster mmWave flavor of 5G. The fingerprint sensor has been embedded in the power button, and there’s also a dedicated shutter button.

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iPads, headphones, Apple Watches and more are also on sale today

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy S21 series is on sale today 

Get a new M1 Mac mini, Chromebooks and more on sale

As expected, the news today begin with deals, which keep getting better, even if for no particular reason. Starting with Amazon, the M1 Mac Mini is still 100 dollars off, leaving it at 800 for the 512 gigs of SSD variant. Both Amazon and B&H have the Galaxy S21 Ultra for 200 dollars off, leaving the entry level variant for 999. B&H also has the regular S21 for 150 bucks off, leaving it at 699 for 256 gigs of storage. Of course, if you’re looking for a Samsung device and have an older phone to trade-in their Spring deals are still going, leaving the S21 for 100 bucks, the S21+ for 300 or the Ultra for 500, again if you have a device for trade-in. Finally, Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 6 for 65 dollars off, leaving it at 320 shipped. We have more deals on iPads, other Samsung devices and more in the links in the description.


 

Pixel 5 graphics performance almost doubled after April security update

Let’s move the spotlight on to Google and their April security patch for the Google Pixel 5.. I know it sounds weird but you’ll understand. In case you missed it, last year when the Pixel 5 was released it actually lagged behind in performance when compared to other phones using the Snapdragon 765G. Well, most of these numbers came from AnAndTech, showing how the Pixel 5 failed against the competition. Well, someone who works for them just confirmed that they have ran the tests again and after this security patch, it doubles the published scores for the Pixel 5. Meaning it is now in line or even better than other 765G smartphones but of course, it took 6 months to make it happen. So, if you’re a gamer and you have a Pixel 5, this update is for you so make sure to download it. All I can say is I never really noticed bad performance, but hey

Sony’s Xperia 1 III flagship leaked in all its glory by casemaker ahead of launch

We’re about a week away from the Sony Xperia event so, let’s shift the spotlight on to what’s next. Last week we covered some leaked specs and renders for the Xperia 1 mark III and now some new case renders give us further confirmation for this design. These images come from case-maker Olixar, showing off the design we saw last week. We see that 4K HDR OLED display that is reportedly capable of 120Hz but, we still don’t know the size just yet. At the back we get to see the triple camera array which will reportedly consist of a 64MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra wide, and a 12MP periscope telephoto that will apparently be capable of 60x zoom. From these images we can see the phone in a grey color variant and they even showed the Xperia 10 Mark III which looks somewhat similar but with a less impressive camera module. Other specs include the Snapdragon 888 5G, up to 16 gigs of RAM, up to 512 gigs of storage and a 5000 mAh battery. So yeah, we’ll see what Sony announces on April 14th.

LG officially announces the shuttering of its smartphone business

And yes, of course we have to talk about what happened with LG. Over the past couple of months there have seen a ton of reports going on claiming that LG could be closing their smartphone division. Well, pretty much at midnight on Monday they announced that they are officially shutting down their phone business. If you’re not familiar with the matter, the shut down is expected to be completed by July 31st but of course, some inventory may still be available even after that. Apparently they’re even aiming to deliver an Android 12 update for those of you keeping your phones according to a support page discovered by XDA developers, but we still have no details on which phones will be supported. So yeah, in their statement the company mentions that they will be focusing on 6G, EVs, smart homes, robotics, AI and other ventures. So again, even if they haven’t had the greatest last couple of years, it’s still sad to say that LG Mobile is now gone as they brought so much to the market. The LG G4 continues to be one of my favorite cameras on a phone, ever, and the G6 and V30 my favorite designs.

Story of the day:

iPhone 13 Pro mockups that look like a crude copy predict key design changes

And Finally, for the hottest news today, let’s talk about the elephant in the room.. Those iPhone 13 mockups. Every year we get some 3D mockups of the upcoming iPhones that are usually made for casemakers to start designing their cases but this year, we finally have something different. Over the past couple of months one of the biggest stories has been that we’ll finally be getting a smaller notch, with the FaceID components getting rearranged and the ear piece being moved to the top. Well, these mockups from MacOtakara pretty much confirm that. Other than that, like the other leaks claim, we should expect the same design with the triple camera module at the back along with the LiDAR sensor, the lightning port and speakers at the bottom. And, according to several leaks, it looks like we’re due for an S Year, with the main improvements coming internally, but we can expect camera hardware upgrades when it comes to the lenses and some new colorways like Matte Black and Bronze but, no major design changes. So, with the leak cycle being this early this year and all the information we’ve gotten.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, iPhone 12 cases and more products are on sale right now

The latest M1 MacBook Air, portable SSDs and more are on sale

The official news today begin with deals, and don’t worry, we verified that all these are real. Let’s start with Samsung and B&H, cause that keep’s getting aggressive. See, they currently have the Galaxy S21+ for 150 dollars off, leaving it at 700 bucks with free shipping included. Moving on to Samsung.com, if you’re in New York I know it doesn’t feel like Spring but they’re still running their Spring deals. You can grab the Galaxy S21 for 200 bucks, the S21+ for 400 or the Ultra for 600. You can also get the Z Fold 2 for 1200 or the Note 20 Ultra for 900 but of course, all of these are if you have an eligible device to trade in. BTW though, That Z Fold 2 now has a permanent price drop of $200 off if you don’t have a trade-in, and there’s even a referral program for current owners to get additional discounts to any friend wanting one. Moving on to Amazon, the M1 MacBook Air is still 50 dollars off, leaving the entry level variant for 949. Finally, the OnePlus 8 Pro is still 300 dollars off its original price tag, leaving it at 699. We have more deals on other OnePlus devices, SSDs, Cases and more in the links below.


 

LG will formally announce its exit from phone business on April 5: Report

Now let’s talk about LG, as I hate to say this, but this might be the beginning for the ned. Over the past couple of months there’s been multiple reports claiming that LG would be exiting the smartphone market but, it looks like it will happen. According to a new report from the Korea Times, LG has reportedly entered a transition phase where they are relocating their employees from the smartphone division to other business units. As a matter of fact, they came in contact with a company official and he mentioned that they will be making an announcement regarding the “direction of their mobile communication business soon.” If you’re wondering how soon, the report cites industry sources that claim that they will be making an official announcement at their board meeting on Monday, April 5. We won’t speculate here as we’re so close but, it’s really sad to see LG go after all the innovation they’ve brought. Guys, the LG G4 still has some of my favorite photos of all time. It truly is not good news if it ends up happening.

Sony Xperia 1 III leak reveals an overpowered Android specs monster

Let’s move the spotlight on to Sony as, we have some new leaks for their upcoming flagship. A little over a month ago we got some leaks for the new design from OnLeaks but, we didn’t have much other information to go from. Now we have some leaked specs from Weibo that well, reveal everything else. The Xperia 1 III will reportedly pack an HDR 4K OLED Display running at 120Hz on Sony’s typical 21:9 aspect ratio. It’ll be powered by the Snapdragon 888 along with either 12 or 16 Gigs of RAM and up to half a terabyte of storage. It also brings a 5000 mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging but, they don’t mention any details on wireless charging. When it comes to the cameras, we will reportedly get a 64MP main sensor, a long with a 12MP wide angle and a 12MP telephoto which relies on a periscope lens that’ll deliver 60x zoom which is most likely digital. Sony already made their event official for April 14th, so stay tuned as this might just be the first time I’m really enticed to try one.

2023 iPhone SE refresh might pack a bigger display with a radical design change

Now since we know that Sony phone won’t be cheap, let’s talk about a more affordable product with the nest-generation iPhone SE. There’s been multiple reports talking about how we will be getting a refresh this year or next year but, it won’t bring a new design. Well, we just got a new tweet from Ross Young where he gives us leaks on multiple future models. Speaking of the one next year, he claims it will still bring a 4.7-inch LCD display with some rumors claiming it might bring both flavors of 5G. Where it gets interesting is when he mentions that he’s hearing about a 6.1-inch variant coming in 2023 with a punch hole instead of the notch. If you haven’t been paying attention lately, reports from very trusted sources claim that Cupertino will finally move on to punch holes, either next year or 2023 so it makes sense. Of course we’re still very far away but let’s see what happens as, we should be getting that rumored SE+ soon right? Or hey I hope so..

Story of the day:

Google said to arm Pixel 6 with an in-house chip, just like Apple does for iPhones

But finally, for the hottest news today let’s talk about Google and Pixels.. But no, it’s not a hands on leak or anything like that.. Yet.. Give it a day or two. If you remember, there was a report that came out in April last year that claimed that Google was designing their own chip called “Whitechapel” to go in Pixels and Chromebooks. Pretty much what Apple has been doing with iPhones since the 4, iPads since Gen 1, and the Mac since the M1. Well, a new report from 9to5Google claims that the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 5a which are codenamed Raven and Oriole respectively, will be among the first phones to be equipped with a chip based on this Whitechapel platform. Also, notice birds for the codenames now and not fish. To quote the report, “Whitechapel is an effort from Google to create their own SoC, similar to how Apple did for the Mac, iPads and iPhones.” They’re apparently co-developing Whitechapel with Samsung which already rivals Snapdragon when it comes to Android phones. Now, speaking of Qualcomm, I wonder what’s going to happen with them as we know that they’ve had a big partnership with Google. I mean, the first-ever Snapdragon debuted on the first ever Google Nexus One. The chip is apparently called GS101 internally, with GS probably standing for Google Silicon. So, if you guys think about it, it looks like Google wants to go toe to toe with Apple considering, they make Android, they make the Pixels, they make the Chromebooks, they own the Play Store, and now they’ll be making the chips. If they do pull an Apple, this could just mean that Chromebooks will get better at running Android Apps and stuff.

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Sony Xperia 1 III leak reveals an overpowered Android specs monster

Sony’s next flagship – the Xperia I III – leaked out in all its design glory a few weeks ago, revealing a familiar design and a huge camera upgrade. Well, it looks like the upcoming Sony offering will be another Android ‘ultra’ flagship that will rival the likes of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. The fresh leak comes from Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, and lays out some of the upcoming phone’s key specifications.

A 4K HDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate..? God help the poor battery!

Starting with the screen, the Xperia 1 III will reportedly pack an HDR-ready OLED display with 4K resolution. And just like a majority of Android flagships out there, the pixel-dense panel will offer a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth experience. As per the leaked renders, Sony is going after a seamless design without any notch or hole-punch cutout, just like its predecessor. The screen will offer a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and will likely retain the super tall 21:9 ‘cinematic’ aspect ratio.

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Image: Steve H / Voice

Coming to the innards, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 SoC will keep things running inside the Xperia 1 III. Sony will reportedly offer the phone in two memory configurations – 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. And to keep the lights on, there will be a sufficiently large 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging, matching the OnePlus 9 Pro. However, the leak doesn’t mention if there will be support for wireless charging on the table.

Snapdragon 888 SoC, 16GB RAM, 65W fast charging, and a 60x zoom periscope camera

The camera department is where the major upgrades are happening. Instead of the triple 12MP camera setup of its predecessor, the Xperia 1 III will allegedly come armed with a 64MP primary camera, assisted by a 12MP sensor for wide-angle photography. Sony is also packing a 12MP telephoto camera on the phone that relies on a folded lens/periscope system to deliver lossless zoom. While the optical zoom output remains a mystery, there is mention of 60x zoom – most likely the digital zoom output.

Given the aforementioned specs, the Sony Xperia I III will likely cost around a thousand bucks, or even more. Let’s just hope Sony doesn’t take a year to put this phone up for sale!

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