X tipster @UniverseIce details a new One UI 7.0 internal testing build. He says that Samsung has revamped several app icons with the latest One UI 7.0 version.

The company has specifically made changes to the Gallery, Phone, Camera, Voice Recorder, Contacts, and Notes app icons. Samsung phone users will probably notice beautiful and appealing changes in the user interface with the One UI 7 upgrade.

Further input reveals that the new app icons are more reasonable and far better looking than ever before. It seems Samsung is now working as per users’ feedback.

Samsung is readying more modern and comprehensive app icons this time that can be soothing to the eyes. These improvements will ultimately boost the user interface and make it more attractive than the previous One UI software updates.

Samsung One UI 7 likely to feature attractive app icons (Image Credits: UniverseIce/X)

Revamps and adjustments are the part of software upgrade. As the testing proceeds, users may witness better and more efficient changes in the One UI 7.0.

A previous hands-on video revealed that Samsung is focusing on a cleaner and clutter-free interface. The new changes and enhancements will likely appear in the first One UI 7.0 beta, expectedly scheduled for later this year.

One UI 7.0 will go official next year alongside the Galaxy S25 series. Till then, the company will surely adopt more useful and attractive changes to provide the best software experience to its users.

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The Chinese tech giant has shared a new poster on the Huawei Mall for the Nova 13 series. The image highlights the standard and Pro models with a price question:

“Price: ¥2??9/¥3??9 | Pre-order to win a gift | Post your order and stand a chance to win starry handbags”

Note that the 2xx9 yuan price is for standard whereas the 3xx9 yuan is for the Pro variant. It indicates that the Huawei Nova 13 series starting price will be below 3000 yuan. It’s a relief to those who thought the cost may exceed 3000 yuan this time.

Last year, Huawei launched three models in the Nova 12 series: Standard, Pro, and Ultra. A Lite version also accompanied the lineup. These devices start pricing at:

• Nova 12 Lite (256GB) – 2499 yuan
• Nova 12 (256GB) – 2999 yuan
• Nova 12 Pro (256GB) – 3999 yuan
• Nova 12 Ultra (512GB) – 4699 yuan

Judging from the new posters and price of the Nova 12/12 Pro, it seems the Nova 13 series may bear the same cost tag as its predecessors. To know the exact details, we have to wait till the official unveiling of both smartphones.

Huawei Nova 13 series starting price revealed before official release (Image Credits: Huawei Mall)

Nova 13 Series

Huawei Nova 13 series will debut on October 22 alongside HarmonyOS NEXT. A few leaks say that the new smartphone lineup will come with the HarmonyOS 4.4 software system out of the box. The respective version has been in rumors for a long while.

Apart from software, the devices could feature upgraded camera sensors and imaging features to enhance the photography experience. A Kirin 5G chipset with better performance improvements is also expected with the Huawei Nova 13 series.

You can learn about more expected features for Nova 13 models HERE.

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So without any delays, let’s jump into the Honor X60 series features and key specs.

• Super anti-fall, waterproof, and wear-resistant
• High-density large battery
• 108MP rear main camera
• Two-way satellite SMS capability
• Super smart AI assistant

Honor X60 series brings two models: Standard and Pro. Both variants differ from each other to some extent. Although these handsets claim to be better than their predecessors in every aspect. Let’s learn more about these devices.

Design

Honor X60: The phone resembles the Mate 60 Pro design. It features a giant circular camera ring with a void in the middle. The lens and flash arrangement is similar to that of Mate 60 Pro. Whereas, the back panel has a marble-like pattern.

The front side has a single punch-hole design on a flat display. The sides are slightly round. It arrives in three colors: Cyan, Moon Shadow White, and Elegant Black.

Honor X60 Pro: The device adopts a thick circular camera rim housing four lens openings in the inner circle. The front has a pill-shaped cutout and a quad-curved display. It comes in four shades: Sky Blue, Basalt Gray, Burning Orange, and Elegant Black.

Honor X60 series (Image Credits: Honor)

Display and Dimensions

Honor X60: The phone measures 165.98 x 75.8 x 7.88mm and weighs 189 grams. It equips a 6.8-inch TFT LCD panel with a 2412 x 1080 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 16.7 million colors, a 20.1:9 screen aspect ratio, and multi-touch 10-point support.

The standard model features 850 nits global peak brightness, DC dimming without any flickers, and natural light eye protection. The screen also supports sleep aid capability to protect your eyes from strain.

X60 Pro: It is slightly thicker than its sibling. The device has a 162.8 x 75.5 x 7.98mm dimensions with 188 grams weight. It has a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2700 x 1224 pixels resolutions, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 19.85:9 screen aspect ratio, 1.07 billion colors, and multi-touch 10-point support.

Pro variant uses a flexible hyperbolic screen and supports 3000 nits peak brightness. Other capabilities are a 3840Hz zero-risk dimming, AI sleep aid display, and natural light eye protection.

Body Structure:

Honor X60 series supports a second-gen Taichi shock-absorbing structure. It is ten-sided anti-fall, waterproof, and wear-resistant. The devices also use ultra-deep tempered glass on the front and an ultra-strong composite material on the back.

The Pro variant supports a 3-layer waterproof structure that can handle wet or oily hands touch efficiently.

Honor X60 series body architecture (Image Credits: Honor)

Processor

Honor X60 uses a Dimensity 7025-Ultra octa-core chipset with a BXM-8-256 graphics processing unit. On the flip side, the Pro version equips the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip processor (octa-core) with Adreno 710 GPU.

Internal Configurations

Both models run on Android 14-based MagicOS 8 and have four RAM + storage options: 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB.

The standard model packs a 5800mAh battery with 35W fast charging and the Pro variant has a 6600mAh flagship level cell with 66W fast charging capability.

Camera

Honor X60 series brings a single 108MP rear main camera (f/1.75) with 10x digital zoom and 3x lossless zoom. It also sports an 8MP front-facing selfie camera (f/2.0) for impressive portraits. The device also supports AI features like one-click cutout removal, automatic wonderful captures, and more.

Other capabilities

Honor X60 Pro two-way Beidou satellite SMS feature. Users can send and receive text messages even without a cellular network. The feature only supports the Pro model. Other features are Link TurboX and GPU TurboX.

Honor X60 Pro features (Image Credits: Honor)

The former can connect up to four networks. It can easily detect freezing as well as can switch to a high-quality network within seconds. Meanwhile, the latter can unleash extreme smoothness and boost in the gaming performance.

Price and Availability

The Honor X60 series is open for pre-sale. The company will open the official sale for these devices on October 25. You can check the price details below.

Standard Honor X60

• 8GB + 128GB – 1199 yuan
• 8GB + 256GB – 1399 yuan
• 12GB + 256GB – 1599 yuan
• 12GB + 512GB – 1799 yuan

X60 Pro

• 8GB + 128GB – 1499 yuan
• 8GB + 256GB – 1699 yuan
• 12GB + 256GB – 1999 yuan
• 12GB + 512GB – 2299 yuan

Honor X60 series price (Image Credits: Honor/Weibo)

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Zhao Ming and the Chairman of 360 Group, Zhou Hongyi recently attended a live broadcast event. During the interview, the CEO showcased the Honor Magic 7, mainly its front design. He also operated the device to show its major features.

Front Design

Magic 7 phone shows curvy corners on the front side. It has thinner bezels around the screen and exhibits a clean look. The sides of the handset reflect a slight curve all around. Perhaps, the new phone may continue to feature the quad-curved outlook.

Another segment is the pill-shaped design. Honor Magic 7 will also bring the same pill cutout as its predecessors. The design may adopt a selfie lens and a 3D face recognition system.

Honor CEO reveals Magic 7 front design ahead of launch (Image Credits: Weibo)

Back Design

The executive completely covered the back design with a rugged phone case to hide the camera module. Although two lens openings (in a diagonal arrangement) and an LED Flash are visible through the cover. Another strip opening hints at laser focus.

Since the back design is covered with the case, the accurate details are unknown. But the OEM may reveal the entire design with new teasers in the upcoming days.

Honor Magic 7 back design (Image Credits: IThome)

Apart from the phone, the CEO also described how its smart voice assistant has become even smarter. It can perform various tasks with just a single statement.

Zhao demonstrated the order takeout feature on the Magic 7 smartphone. He said “Order three cups of American coffee” and the device immediately searched for the item and completed the order within minutes. Notably, one has to submit the order and complete the payment without worrying about any other task.

More such features are on the way and we may witness them with the official unveiling of the Honor Magic 6 series on October 30.

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Weibo tipster @FixedFocus implies the Huawei Mate 70 series will equip a new AI motion sensor. This microchip may bring more features similar to air gestures.

AI sensing chip or a motion sensor ultimately tracks and identifies motion or signals made by the user’s hand. It recognizes these signals in real time and tries to process the data in the device to fulfill the user’s command for a particular operation.

These sensors are further combined with 3D depth-sensing lenses, infrared technology, as well as machine learning to provide accurate results in real time.

Huawei will likely use a more advanced AI motion sensor for the Mate 70 series to bring interesting gestures on board. Apart from air gestures, users may find more new motion-based features that will take the interaction to a whole new level.

Huawei Mate 70 series may use an advanced AI motion sensor (Image Credits: Weibo)

Huawei Mate 70 series may use an advanced AI motion sensor (Image Credits: Weibo)

The company is reportedly imposing new components to the Mate 70 series to deliver a perfect device experience. A recent leak suggested an upgraded ISP camera chip for improved shooting effects. It will likely bring a far better photography experience.

Now an advanced motion sensor seems to be in the components list.

What is Air Gesture?

Air Gesture is a useful capability that enables users to interact with their smartphone or tablet without touching the screen. It relies on AI algorithms and uses ultrasonic waves to detect and understand the hand gestures in front of the display.

One can take screenshots, scroll up and down, or left and right, answer a call, pause or play audio/video, and do various other with Huawei air gestures.

The OEM introduced AI air gesture with Mate 30 Pro. It kept upgrading the feature with new devices. The Pura 70 series is the latest example to support air gestures.

As of now, the tech giant is planning to introduce smarter gestures with the Mate 70 lineup. Let’s see what other changes we will get with the upcoming flagship.

Huawei Mate 70 series may introduce new AI gestures (Image Credits: Huawei)

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DXOMARK performed a new comparison test between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Huawei Pura 70 Ultra for a telephoto lens. The participant list also includes other flagship smartphones like Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Vivo X100 Pro.

The reviewer noted that Apple has improved the telephoto camera and its features with the iPhone 16 Pro Max to a significant extent. However, it still cannot match the level of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and other Chinese premium devices.

Inputs further reveal that the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max’s telephoto lens struggled with the focal length operations. The device exhibits more noise while capturing the images. Meanwhile, the skin details in the image demand more clarity.

iPhone 16 Pro Max telephoto camera shots (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

DXOMARK notes that iPhone 16 Pro Max detail processing isn’t as good as the Chinese models. It failed to show improved picture quality and better refinement in the landscapes. The color accuracy also feels pale than other handsets.

Comparatively, the Pura 70 Ultra and the other two models performed quite well with their telephoto camera. These devices portrayed better and sharper details with smoother facial skin. Overall results are far superior to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

iPhone 16 Pro Max telephoto camera shots (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:

The company has implemented a tri-lens arrangement to the device with a 48MP primary camera, a 48MP ultrawide-angle lens, and a 12MP telephoto sensor with 5x zoom capability. It also supports dual-pixel PDAF and sensor-shift OIS.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

The device features an advanced XD Motion Engine that ensures accurate clicks even at the fastest pace. Huawei has also enhanced the XMAGE imaging system to ensure an excellent photography experience for its users.

The device features a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main shooter, a 40MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto snapper with 3.5x optical zoom.

iPhone 16 Pro Max telephoto camera performance (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

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Nova 13 series will officially launch in the coming days. The tech giant has not mentioned the exact release date yet. Although some details hint it to be October 22.

Ahead of the official unveiling, Huawei has begun the Nova 13 series pre-order. The activity is live for two models: Standard and Pro. It also shows a major difference between the design of both variants which is worth consumers’ attention.

Pre-Order Activity

Consumers have to deposit 100 yuan to participate in the Huawei Nova 13 series pre-order activity. They will get a rebate of 150 yuan probably by the official sale.

The pre-order will remain live till October 22. Hereafter, the company may initiate the sale process and start distributing the reserved models to customers. One can win new starry handbags on booking the device before October 22, 19:00.

• Huawei Nova 13: Pre-Order
• Huawei Nova 13 Pro: Pre-Order

Huawei Nova 13 series pre-order poster (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Standard Nova 13

The Nova 13 classic handset uses the same star ring camera module housed in a pill shape, as the Nova 12 series. The huge ring at the top shows two lenses probably, primary camera and ultrawide-angle. The bottom part exhibits an LED Flash.

Interestingly, the front part exhibits a single punch-hole design with round corners and thinnest bezels. The overall display appears flat with equal depth ability.

It also has the same plaid design as shown in the teaser. Consumers can pick the handset from four colors: Feather Sand Purple, Green, Feather Sand White, and Starry Black. Meanwhile, the storage variants are 256GB and 512GB.

Standard Huawei Nova 13 pre-sale process (Image Credits: Huawei Mall)

Nova 13 Pro

The Pro variant has the same color options as the standard one. Although the storage section has the 1TB choice alongside 256GB and 512GB. It has a new camera design covered with a thin Nova branding rim all around.

Notably, the Nova 13 Pro front side has a pill-shaped layout with two holes. It hints at the dual-camera structure just like the Nova 12 high-end models.

Nova 13 Pro has more square corners compared to the standard version. It shows slim sides all around with volume rockers and a power button on the right side.

The back has the signature Huawei Nova branding at the bottom side. The black color also reflects a gradient feel while the green, purple, and white shades show the plaid (checkered) rear side design with a slight glowy and matte finish.

Huawei Nova 13 Pro pre-sale process (Image Credits: Huawei Mall)

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According to the teaser’s caption, the Nova 13 series is more fashionable as well as innovative than its predecessors. It comes with a better design and enhanced camera aspects. These changes will surely deliver a more efficient experience to users.

Back Panel

Huawei Nova 13 series teaser shows a distinct design from the Nova 12 handsets. Starting from the rear side, the device adopts a unique plaid look (crossed lines). The checkered pattern is quite impressive and gives an interwoven feel to hands.

Previous-gen models were bound to the rococo pattern. But this time, the phone maker has used a different design for its Nova models with a touch of comfort.

The grass green shade and matching lines on the back panel show creativity at its peak level. This would likely be the star shade in the Nova 13 family with a classic design. Apart from green, other color variants could be White, Black, and Purple.

Camera Design

Huawei has continued the use of a giant pill-shaped camera module at the back which complements the rear side design. This pill has become larger and shows a distinct lens arrangement (four openings) over the Nova 12 series smartphones.

Huawei Nova 13 teaser reveals camera and rear design (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

The camera sensors are placed in a square pattern, ditching a big star ring lens at the middle or the top. The outer thin rim of the camera bump has the same Nova branding throughout. Huawei has always given a new look to its Nova lineups and the teaser shows that the 13th series is no exception in this matter.

The teaser description reads that Nova 13 models will feature a front and rear multi-focal length portrait sensor. It hints that the firm has further upgraded the camera performance to deliver a better photography experience to its users.

Next, users may see dual LED flash arranged at the top and bottom for more lighting for dim light or dark surroundings. Other key specs are currently unknown.

However, some early inputs claimed that the top-end variants of the Nova 13 series will bring three cameras alongside a telephoto shooter. We may get more details on this matter in the coming days.

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Nova 13 series was expected to launch in June this year. But adaptation to new changes pushed the device release to October. It seems consumers don’t have to wait for much to experience the new high-end smartphones in their hands.

Huawei announces the Nova 13 series via a giant promo poster. The image reflects the global spokesperson of the Nova lineup – Yi Yang Qianxi. The caption reads:

“Fashionable and eclectic. Unlock the new #HUAWEInova13# series with HUAWEI nova global spokesperson @TFBOYS-Yi Yangqianxi! #nova13isextrastylish#”

Looking into the teaser image, the company has given a brand-new design to the Nova 13 series. The back panel as well as the camera module appears in a stunning avatar. The front face is hidden but we may find the details with the upcoming teasers.

Huawei announces Nova 13 series, launching soon (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

The Chinese tech giant has further added a short description of the new smartphone series in the teaser. Nova 13 models will bring a dynamic camera performance for consumers. Thus, they can explore an incredible photography experience.

AI image editing tools are also present in the Nova 13 smartphones to boost picture quality with more attractiveness and realism. The next addition is the Beidou satellite SMS capability that ensures seamless connectivity even without a cellular signal.

Other changes and key parameters of the device are unknown. But the OEM won’t take much time to reveal ultimate upgrades of the latest high-end phone lineup.

Huawei has not mentioned the launch date for the Nova 13 series. Judging from the previous details and new inputs, the company will unveil the new smartphone lineup on October 22 (next week – Tuesday).

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Amid the X60 series teasers, Honor shared a big promo poster revealing the launch of MagicOS 9.0 and Magic 7 series for October. The dynamic software will debut on October 23 with impressive capabilities and some significant AI features.

Meanwhile, the Magic 7 series flagship will go official on October 30. The company will host two different launch events for its premium products this month.

 “Leading the AI revolution, redefining the intelligent era. On October 23, #HonorMagicOS# 9.0 will be launched, and on October 30, the #HonorMagic7# series flagship new products will be launched. We invite you to witness the magic of AI together” – wrote Honor.

Honor has also shared a brief description of the upcoming MagicOS 9.0 release conference. On October 23, the OEM will showcase its new OS with useful features.

On October 24, the tech giant will introduce AI Agent and its efficient features for privacy and security, IoT smart interconnection, and personalized ecosystem. The company will also unveil new features for games, health, and more.

Honor MagicOS 9.0 launch event roadmap (Image Credits: Honor/Weibo)

MagicOS 9.0 and AI Agent

The next week will be full of excitement as the MagicOS 9.0 will step into the real world. Honor has seemingly made useful amendments to the existing features and may introduce better capabilities with the upcoming software upgrade.

AI Agent, on the other hand, claims to focus on four major aspects. These are as follows:

• Natural understanding and computer vision
• User behavior and habit learning + scenarios understanding
• Intent recognition and decision-making
• In-app and cross-app operations

Zhao Ming – the CEO of Honor Devices said during an event that AI Agent will help Honor users to complete various smartphone operations in one sentence.

Magic 7 series

The latest announcement is in line with the previous revelation. Magic 7 series will likely be the first to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Many other flagship smartphones are also launching ahead of the Magic 7 series. Yet they might equip the Dimensity 9400 chipset.

A recent leak suggested that Honor Magic 7 Pro may adopt an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Most of the camera specs and internal features would be similar to the predecessors. But there would be some major changes to boost the user experience.

Other specs and details about the new products will gradually come into the light.

Honor to launch MagicOS 9.0 on October 23, Magic 7 series on October 30 (Image Credits: Honor/Weibo)

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