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OnePlus Buds 3 launched with bold price to take on Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE
At a product launch event in China, OnePlus launched the new OnePlus Ace 3 smartphone, which will debut globally as the OnePlus 12R. The company has also introduced OnePlus Buds 3 TWS earbuds, priced at ~ $65, which will compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE.
The OnePlus Buds 3 continues the classic appearance of the Buds Pro 2, available in two colors: Space Gray and Clear Sea Blue. The streamlined appearance design is not only beautiful and elegant but also ensures the comfort of long-term wearing.
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Per the info, the OnePlus Buds 3 uses dual dynamic crossover processing in hardware. The woofer unit is a 10.4mm double-layer TPU composite diaphragm, and the tweeter unit is a 6mm planar diaphragm. This combination makes the bass rich and shocking, and the treble details clear.
OnePlus Buds 3 is equipped with self-developed 3D surround spatial sound effects, which deeply optimizes the spatial audio effects. In terms of noise reduction, the earbuds have active noise reduction with a depth of 49dB, which can effectively eliminate up to 99.6% of background noise.
In addition, the earbuds also have 4000Hz ultra-wideband noise reduction, which can eliminate noise in a wider frequency range. Whether it is low-frequency noise during commuting in subways, buses, etc., or environmental noise such as human voices, it can be contained to a certain extent.
Last but not least, the newly released OnePlus Buds 3 also has a built-in 3-microphone system, which can automatically identify the environment and intelligently adjust the depth of noise reduction, thus balancing noise reduction effect and comfort.
Apple iPhone users could soon be able to use Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet in Europe. Recently, the EU antitrust regulator revealed that Apple will open up its tap-and-go mobile payments system for third-party payment platforms in Europe.
KoreaTimes reports that the EU accepted Apple’s offer to open the NFC payments system. The iPhone maker agreed in favor of ending the antitrust probe began in 2020. It will expand Apple iPhone users’ choices beyond Apple Pay, such as Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet in Europe.
Apple’s agreement will be valid for a period of 10 years in EU territories. From now on, the US tech giant can no longer use its control over the iPhone ecosystem to keep other mobile wallets out of the market.
As Samsung Wallet looks to expand on the iPhone, Apple Pay is eating its market in its home ground. Following the launch in South Korea, Apple Pay is gradually gaining popularity. The company is expanding its support across categories to be acceptable everywhere.
European Union forced Apple to ditch its lighting port from products. The company replaced its lighting port with a universal USB C-Type port on iPhone models. iMessage is also adopting the RCS messaging standard that is heavily forced by Google.
Apple is also bringing place to third-party app markets on iPhones in Europe. Now with the latest development, iPhone users will be getting the choice to opt for a payment platform other than Apple Pay. It would be interesting to see whether Google or Samsung manage to make a solid entry.
Google has upgraded the Gemini AI app to answer general questions even on your Android phone’s lockscreen. Initially, the company’s new Gemini app was limited to Google Assistant-level commands. Now, if you trigger Gemini on the lock screen, it will respond to some general questions.
The upgraded Gemini AI now allows you to “get answers on lockscreen from Gemini without unlocking your device.” You can now get weather information at a glance with the new Gemini application, but additional actions would require you to unlock the device first.
You can keep your phone locked if your query has been answered properly. If you prefer entering the whole user interface, just unlock the device using fingerprint or PIN. Once unlocked, you will get the keyboard in the popped-up state, offering seamless flow.
The Gemini app added a new “Gemini on lock screen” setting on the main preferences page. Google’s new “Gemini responses on lock screen” toggle completes the already available “Google Assistant on lock screen” option.
Notably, Google is rolling out this update to random users sequentially. You may soon notice the changes as soon as the update reaches your handset. As it’s the first deployment, you may not get responses to some basic queries, but not too long.
Similar to Google Assistant, Gemini was able to control alarms and timers, media (play/pause), and “some phone features,” like volume. As part of the “Utilities” Extension, the US tech giant is further enhancing the user experience through the Gemini app.
Samsung’s work on Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim is progressing as the company has reportedly started the firmware development for the new foldable smartphone. It indicates that the rumored Ultra or Slim variant is not yet canceled.
According to GalaxyClub, Samsung is developing Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim firmware. Time will tell whether Samsung markets it as Ultra or Slim. However, it bears model number SM-F958N, indicating its exclusivity to the Korean market.
Yes, the Ultra or Slim could not be available internationally. Similar to Chinese vendors, Samsung may launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra or Slim in its own territory. The Korean market is particularly considered a solid base for the utilization of foldable phones.
In addition to South Korea, Samsung’s Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim might launch in China as well. It will be available as an alternative to products from local vendors. The specific model may feature a larger screen and slimmer form factor than the regular Fold 6.
Notably, GalaxyClub only found test firmware for KOO, KTC, SKC, and LUC CSC codes. These codes are CSC of Korean carriers. Firmware development suggests the company hasn’t given up on its plans to launch a different foldable with a larger display and thinner design.
The outlet notes that Samsung may introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra/Slim later this year or earlier next year. The company may not produce the device on a high scale, with production being planned for 400,000 to 500,000 units.
Previous reports suggest that the Z Fold 6 Ultra or Slim will have an 8-inch inner and 6.5-inch cover screen. It could be thinner than the regular Fold model launched on July 10 and lacks support for S Pen stylus input.