Tech Desk 
Nov 10, 2024
As the smartphone world persists in evolving, and this week was no exception. From intriguing rumours to significant developments, and releases, here's everything you must know regarding the mobile industry.
Gadinisder has got you covered with all the recent details on the biggest trends and several innovations.
Realme 14 series debuts early to compete with Redmi Note 14 lineup
Realme is all set to release the latest Realme 14 series in January 2025, followed by Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14. The lineup includes the Realme 14 and 14 Pro, consisting of a plethora of striking features such as 5G support and the new Realme UI 6.0. The company is also expected to consider rebranding it to the “Realme15.”
Itel S25 and S25 Ultra unveiled
Itel recently unveiled the S25 and S25 Ultra in the Philippines with Unisoc chipset in one of them, before the launch of Samsung’s S25 series. Itel’s S25 series consists of several compelling features including 50MP rear cameras, and 32MP front cameras, making it a substantial fit for the photography enthusiasts.
Moreover, it boasts an enlarged 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, with a curved AMOLED enveloped in a Gorilla Glass, available only for PHP 5,799 for the S25 and PHP 10,999 for the Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra design, colourways tipped ahead of launch
Samsung is currently under the spotlight due to several rumours regarding the highly anticipated flagship S25 series. Recently, a credible tipster has suggested a few details regarding the upcoming handset.
It is likely to feature a redesigned body with rounded corners and thicker camera lens rings, and equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Moreover, it is expected to come in four tantalising hues including Titanium Black, Blue, Grey, and Silver
Xiaomi Poco C75 now available in Pakistan
The Xiaomi Poco C75, a rehashed Redmi 14C has hit the Pakistani market and it is priced at Rs36,999. It boasts a 6.88-inch HD+ sleek display, packed with a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra processor, a 50MP back camera, 13MP front camera, with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage configuration, and more.
Samsung W25 foldable unveiled in China
The South-Korean based tech giant has launched the rebranded Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, as Samsung W25 which is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, with a 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage variant.
It features a 200MP rear camera, with a 4,400mAh battery and 25W charging threshold, more priced at CNY 15,999.
Vivo Y19s debuts in Thailand
Vivo has unveiled the Vivo Y19s in Thailand with 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage configurations, 50MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, packed with a colossal 5,500mAh battery and 15W charging, more than provides you with an immersive user experience.
Samsung Galaxy S24 gets November 2024 update with key security fixes
Samsung has introduced a November 2024 security update for the Galaxy S24 lineup, offering 51 security fixes. This has recently been rolled out in Europe and the United States (US) which improves your data protection, and more.
Honor X9c unveiled with unparalleled features
The Honor X9c has been officially unveiled, packed with unparalleled features including the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, which packs a 6,600mAh battery, boasting an enlarged 6.78-inch curved OLED display, and more. It is currently available in several tantalising colours that never fail to captivate users and costs $340–$345 for the 12GB/256GB storage version.
Xiaomi 14 series receives HyperOS 1.1 based on Android 15: Report
The Xiaomi 14 series has reportedly received the stable HyperOS 1.1 update. Depending on Android 15, in specific regions such as the European Economic Area. The update improves a home screen, recent menu, and lock screen stability to offer you an immersive user experience.
Huawei Mate 70 series confirmed to launch in November
Huawei’s executive has confirmed the launch of the long-awaited Huawei Mate 70 series in November, coinciding with the release of the Mate X6 foldable. The series will run on HarmonyOS Next, along with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for improved security.
Realme GT 7 Pro launched in China with 6,500mAh battery
The Realme GT 7 Pro has been unveiled in China, featuring a 6.78-inch 2K display, equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB storage, more.
It is only available for CNY 3,699 for the 12GB/512GB storage configuration.
Google Pixel phones banned in Indonesia
Indonesia is banning several phones, ahead of the ban on iPhone 16 in Indonesia, the country has now banned Google Pixel phones too due to a local production need for handsets.
The Indonesian government demands 40% local production of handsets, contributing to the economy of the country.
