Google Earth's 20th Birthday
- Historical Street View imagery, now on Google Earth
- Expanded building and solar design planning tools
- Data layers for surface temperature, tree canopy coverage, and rooftop reflectivity

More info: Google Blog | Medium
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Microsoft is removing outdated and superseded drivers from Windows Update for security and compatibility reasons. The company is going to maintain a clean, up-to-date driver repository by periodically expiring legacy drivers that are no longer optimal for modern devices.

In the first phase, drivers with newer replacements already available are being expired, meaning they will no longer be offered to any systems. Hardware partners can request to republish expired drivers but may need to provide justification. A six-month grace period allows vendors to address concerns before final removal.

This process will continue regularly, with Microsoft expanding the scope over time. Vendors are encouraged to proactively manage their driver submissions. Updated driver publisher guidelines will become available in the near future.

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BREAKING: Samsung Exynos 2500 Announced

Samsung Exynos 2500 will power the Galaxy Z Flip 7 worldwide, in all the regions. Exynos 2500 is manufactured by Samsung Foundry on its 3nm GAA architecture & utilizes FOWLP packaging method.

CPU:
• 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.30GHz
• 2x Cortex-A725 @ 2.74GHz
• 5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.36GHz
• 2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.80GHz
Thus a deca-core config with 15% performance improvement of the big core Cortex-X925 over Cortex-X4 in Exynos 2400.

GPU: Samsung Xclipse 950
• Based on AMD RDNA 3 architecture
• Two-shader structure engine
• 8WGP (16 Compute Units) and 8RB
(Exynos 2400: 6WGP / 4RB)
The GPU now supports instance transform hardware acceleration, boosting 28% FPS in games with ray-tracing enabled.

NPU:
• 59 TOPS
• 2x 12K= 24K MAC clusters (Exynos 2400: 17k MAC)
• 39% on-device AI improvement over E2400
• Enhanced vector engine efficiency for gen-AI, 90% performance improvement on MobileBERT over E2400

Geekbench 6 scores
Single-core: 2300
Multi-core: 8000
OpenCL: 18000
Vulkan: 20000

Modem:
• 3GPP5 Rel. 17; 1024-QAM
• NTN capabilities
• Built-in GNSS7 block
• Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4v

RAM: LPDDR5X
UFS 4.0 support
Display: 4K/ WQUXGA @ 120 Hz
Video: 8K 30 fps encoding, 8K 60 fps decoding

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Nothing Headphone (1) showcased at a private event in Paris. This should be the same event from where the live images were leaked previously. It will feature "Sound By KEF" as a part of Nothing and KEF long-term collaboration.

All these Headphone 1 leaks "seems" like a planted leak by Nothing.

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Nothing Headphone 1 Official Renders Leaked
Source

Nothing Headphone 1 will debut worldwide alongside Phone 3 on 1st July. Design-wise, it looks to be inspired from Apple AirPods Max with the addition of Nothing's iconic translucent design theme. A 3.5mm AUX port and an USB-C port are visible alongside an extra toggle which maybe used for bass enhancement or ANC. Nothing's Headphone 1 will be priced at 299$ and will be available in 2 or 3 colors — black, white and maybe grey.

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OnePlus Blames Buyers for Switching to Plastic Frame on Nord 5

The OnePlus Nord 5 will feature a plastic frame, in contrast to the metal frame used on the OnePlus Nord 4. It's basically a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra in China, which comes with the Dimensity 9400+ SoC. The only difference is that OnePlus will offer the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 globally for the Nord 5, a chip that's 2x LESS powerful than the Dimensity 9400+ used in the Chinese market version.

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, Celina Shi, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at OnePlus Europe was questioned about the rear panel design where she said:

While I can't reveal specifics about the OnePlus Nord 5 Series materials just yet, I can say that it won't be in a metal frame this year.

Our design concept for all of our devices is grounded in consumer insight. Following a global survey conducted across Europe, North America, India, and China, we found that our target audience places strong emphasis on practicality in design.

Which basically means, OnePlus ditched metal frame for plastic frame with the Nord 5 because of buyers' preference, which they found out after conducting the survey in all major global markets.

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Nothing Phone 3 will feature a new Glyph Matrix on the back as the Glyph Interface has been dropped. It looks quite small and will be likely located beside the camera module on the right hand side

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Phone 3 with UFS 4.0 Could Expose Nothing's Hypocrisy

With the launch of Phone 3a series, Nothing yapped with their justification on offering UFS 2.2 instead of faster UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.0

Choosing UFS 2.2 for the Phone (3a) series wasn’t about cutting costs, but about putting resources where they matter most

"Not about cutting costs": This is highly questionable as UFS 2.2 is undeniably cheaper than UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.0.

but in everyday use, its benefits are often marginal compared to optimisations in software, battery life, and display quality.

While trivial tasks might not show massive differences, the cumulative effect of slightly slower operations across an entire day adds up to a less snappy and responsive experience. For eg: especially while gaming, installing apps, boot times, multitasking, recording in 4K etc.

The Phone (3a) series uses NTFS optimisation to process files more efficiently..." and "Smart Clean technology... reogranises stored data to boost read and write speeds."

All Android OEMs do speed optimizations & this ain't any magic bullets that can fundamentally bridge the hardware gap between UFS 2.2 and faster UFS 3.1.

Gaming Performance: Frame rates and smooth gameplay don’t rely on storage speed alone... Through efficient data management and Nothing OS optimisations, the Phone (3a) series ensures stable performance in games like BGMI and Genshin Impact, delivering a smooth experience comparable to devices with UFS 3.1 storage."

Gaming absolutely relies on storage speed, especially random read/write. Games are constantly loading textures, levels, character models, and other assets from storage. Slower storage also means noticeable stutters while gaming.

"Addressing the Future-Proofing Question... even today, UFS 2.2 is more than capable of handling everything a smartphone is expected to do."

This is very subjective.

If Nothing fans and the company really thinks UFS 2.2 can be justified, then the Phone 3 should come with UFS 2.2 as well.

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Your first live look at Trump T1 Phone

During the interview, US President Donald Trump son Eric Trump showed off a second, slightly toned-down colorway of the Trump T1 Phone in real life.
Yes, it has a flashlight unlike that poor render & it looks like an ugly iPhone without the Apple's logo, prolly made for the sake of MAGA.

TRUMP and the associated design are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTTM Operations LLC. Trump Mobile, its products and services are not designed, developed, manufactured, distributed or sold by The Trump Organization or any of their respective affiliates or principals. T1 Mobile LLC uses the "Trump" name and trademark pursuant to the terms of a limited license agreement which may be terminated or revoked according to its terms.

Thus, the Trump T1 Phone isn't really made by the Trump organization. It’s unclear what ODM is behind the design & manufacturing of the Trump T1 Phone but it could be T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G priced at 170$ which is a rebranded Wingtech REVVL 7 Pro, now owned by Luxshare, which makes in China. Specs don't match exactly but it's like the very same ODM. However, US President said its made in US 🦅🦅🦅. .

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Get Android source (for Pixel)
Starting from Android 16, Google stopped making Pixel device trees public. Instead, there is a portal made available for developers (at least that's what they have left as an option).

You will be required to fill in a form and they will decide whether to distribute the code or not, plus there might be a processing fee. Additionally, they mentioned you can only apply for devices that you received within three years or devices that still receive customer support for code licensed under the GPL-3.

More info: AOSP
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BREAKING: Trump Phone Launched as the Most MAGA Device Ever Made

US President Donald Trump and his family's Trump Organization launched a smartphone named Trump T1 Phone, which is proudly "Made in America" as a part of MAGA. His sons Donald Jr. and Eric Trump unveiled it in a press conference at Trump Tower.

It’s as MAGA as a you can think of because there are numerous errors on the page of Trump T1 Phone specifications. The processor section does not list a processor, RAM is described as storage, and Trump T1 boast of a “5000mAh long life camera,” when it means the battery. Even the smartphone seems like photoshopped image of a brushed gold phone with a “T1” logo and US flag on the back, just for MAGA.

Model: T1 Phone 8002 (gold version)
• 6.78” AMOLED Display
• 120Hz Refresh rate
• 12GB RAM; 256 storage
• SD Card Slot
• 50MP (main) + 2MP useless + 2MP useless
• 16MP selfie camera
• Fingerprint sensor
• 5000mah battery; 20W charging
• 3.5mm headphone jack; USB-C 2.0
• Runs Android 15

The Trump family also announced the launch of Trump Mobile, a 5G mobile service featuring an unlimited plan priced at $47.45 per month. It’s “powered by Liberty Mobile,” a freedom-themed mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that uses the T-Mobile network. Trump Mobile calls it “a sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States. “Trump Mobile is going to revolutionize cellphones, mobile calling,” says Eric Trump.

Trump T1 Phone is priced at 500$ and is available to preorder now with a $100 deposit. Shipping starts from August or September 2025.

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Vivo T4 Ultra Launched in India

Specs:
• 6.78" (2800×1260 px) 1.5K Curved AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate; HDR10+
• 5500nits peak brightness
• SCHOTT Xensation α Cover Glass
• MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus SoC
• LPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1
• 4362 mm² VC cooling with graphite

• 50MP main (IMX 921, OIS)
• 8MP Ultrawide
• 50MP 3X Periscope Telephoto (LYT-600, OIS)
• 15 cm macro up to 10x
• 100x hyper zoom
• 32MP Front camera (NO AF)

• In-display fingerprint
• IP64 rated; Stereo speakers
• USB 2.0; NFC; Plastic frame
• 5500mAh battery; 90W Fast charging
3 Android OS + 4yrs Security Patches

Pricing:
• 8GB+256GB= Rs. 37,999 (~440$)
• 12GB+256GB= Rs. 39,999 (~465$)
• 12GB+512GB= Rs. 41,999 (~490$)
Offers: Rs.3,000 HDFC/ SBI/ Axis Bank Discount

Downgrades from T3 Ultra:
Front camera: 50MP (AF) -> 32MP (NO AF)
IP rating: IP68 -> IP64
RAM: LPDDR5X -> LPDDR5

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exteraGram has added support for Plugins

exteraGram, a Telegram client, has introduced a powerful Plugin Engine that "opens up endless possibilities for customization."

Plugins are ready-to-use Python modules which can be used to extend the functionality of exteraGram or AyuGram, without modifying the code of the app. Plugins can be used to modify the UI, download media, get weather forecasts, etc. You can even build your own plugins.

🔗 exteraGram
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Apple’s liquid glass bends white light like a damn prism into rainbow colours, accomplished through glass refraction.

Apple's work on attention to detail (excluding bugs) is beyond imagination.

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Google Chrome drops support for Android Oreo and Android Pie
- To be effective with the release of version 139 (tentatively scheduled for release on August 5, 2025)
- Android 10 and later is required to run future versions

More info: Chrome Community
#Apps #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates

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iOS 26 Dev Beta 1 v/s Beta 2 Control Center

What do you think, Apple made it better or its more boring now?

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Telegram CEO and Founder Pavel Durov's net worth is $13.9 billion which he mentioned in an interview with the French magazine -- Le Point, and he promised that each of his children would inherit an equal portion of it.

According to Pavel Durov, he is the "official father" of 6 children with 3 different partners; however, the clinic "where he started donating sperm 15 years ago to help a friend told him that more than 100 babies had been conceived this way in 12 countries."

This means, each child will get $131 Million. However, none of the children will receive the inheritance until they are 30, saying he wants them to mature independently. He apparently wants his kids to live like normal people, to build themselves up alone, to learn to trust themselves, to be able to create & not to be dependent on a bank account.

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Live images of the Nothing Headphone 1 Leaked

nothing_fan_blog on Instagram posted these live images of Headphone 1 before its official debut alongside Phone 3 on 1st July worldwide. The design is inspired from Apple AirPods Max while having a weird bump. The ear cups are in a squircle shape with iPhone inspired curves lol. The 2 round big black circles give cassette vibes while having translucent design inspired by Nothing Phones. It will be priced at 300$

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Carl Pei Says Nothing Acquired Essential Just For Its Name

In February 2021, Nothing acquired Essential which had shut down in 2020 due to lack of sales. While Nothing didn't reveal any details about the acquisition at that time, Nothing’s CEO, Carl Pei, took part in a video interview where he explained why he bought Essential in 2021.

Carl Pei revealed that his motive behind Essential's acquisition was to secure primarily the Essential name, including access to Essential's domain name, social media handles etc. In short, Essential acquisition was only done for its name, neither for its technology, nor for its talent.

If you're wondering why it was acquired just for the sake of its name, that's because, initially the plan was to use the Essential name for the company's own product lineup instead of Nothing. Nothing Phone 1 would have been called as “Essential R1” as shown in the image.

Before the name Nothing got finalized, Carl Pei was considering "Stone" as an alternative to the Essential name. However, at the end, Carl Pei still chose to go with Nothing as the name of the company. In the purchase of Essential, Pei says that Nothing did NOT gain any of the company’s patents, but rather just the trademarks. Carl Pei refused to reveal how much he paid for Essential when asked in the video as it will breach the NDA they signed.

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Fairphone 6 Renders
Source

Fairphone 6 be more "modular" due to interchangeable accessories such as a card holder, a lanyard, and a retaining ring that makes it easier to hold the device. Various parts will be replaceable by users themselves including battery, front camera, top internal cover, the earpiece, the speaker, the USB-C port and even the display which is a 6.31-inch FHD+ LTPO pOLED. Unfortunately, all of that repairability does come at the cost of water and dust resistance, as the Fairphone 6 is reportedly just IP55 - certified.

The new design will also allow for mixing and matching between all three back plates, making for a more customizable, two-tone look. Buyers can even combine different colors themselves. Fairphone 6 will debut on 25th June worlwide and will be priced at 550€. It will be powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC.

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Xiaomi UBL 2025: A Ridiculous Circus You Signed Up For

Xiaomi's Bootloader unlocking rules in China is insane!
In December 2024, Xiaomi announced changes to the bootloader (BL) unlocking application rules in China. As of January 1, 2025, users with BL permissions can unlock only 1 bound device over their permission’s validity. This is a major decrease from up to 3 bound devices previously allowed.

Then in January 2025, Xiaomi again updated the rules, mainly adding2 new contents:
1) Answering questions/ registering/ applying/ binding/ unlocking/ using an unlocked device, etc. all need to be done on the same device.
2) Complete the binding and unlocking operations within 14 days after obtaining the qualification.

The Xiaomi Community app is needed to obtain UBL applications and to apply for that:
1) Pass the Unlocking Qualification QUIZ which contains 15 questions
2) Reach the 5th level of Xiaomi community growth
3) Complete REAL NAME Authentication
The opening hours for the quiz are not fixed, and each participation must be separated by 7 days.

Then in February 2025, Xiaomi added the qualification review instructions, which takes normally 1-7 days for Xiaomi to complete the review. Xiaomi checks for:
1) The Mi account is at least 6 months old.
2) Users must have a 6 months record in the Xiaomi Community with NO bans, warnings, or account suspensions.
3) No recent security-sensitive changes (phone number, email, security settings) to the Xiaomi account
4) Changes in the device used or the IP location in the past 6 months (IP changes under reasonable use not affected)

If the user actively withdraws from the unlocking application project, the qualification expires and is not used, etc, the user will not be able to pass the qualification review again.

Then in April 2025, they again updated the UBL application FAQ:
1) Any use of scripts or other improper means to obtain growth points in the Xiaomi community
2) Any violations during the answering of questions or registration process
3) Any use of unofficial answering methods for Quiz etc.

Even if the user meets the unlocking application conditions but maliciously slanders, abuses, or spreads rumors about Xiaomi on any social media app or use AI generated answer for application reason or copy-paste Quiz answers, the application will not be approved.

If a user is found or suspected that the operation is performed by someone other than the Xiaomi account’s real-name authenticated person or unlocking device was done for someone else, the unlocking qualification is used for non-personal or unauthorized devices, the Xiaomi account information is abnormally changed after unlocking, or any other violation of the Xiaomi account user agreement occurs, the account will be permanently banned and relevant LEGAL responsibilities will be pursued depending on the circumstances.

At This Point, Just Say Bootloader Unlocking Is Banned, Xiaomi.
Instead of calling it “unlocking,” just rename it to “Xiaomi Loyalty Gauntlet 2025” and be done with it.

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Nothing Phone 3 will be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 at 800$

Nothing has now officially confirmed that the Phone 3 will be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.

Nothing Phone 3' battery and USB cable have also been certified featuring a 5150mAh rated capacity. Thus, typical battery should be around 5300mAh.

The USB-C cable can handle 100W (20V - 5A) power. This doesn't confirm that the phone will support 100W charging, but the charging power might be higher than the existing 50W.

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Android is over 🥀

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Yup, Trump T1 Phone is REAL "without" any flashlight while featuring "dual" 2MP useless cameras for Americans in 2025 at 500$, engineered by the American President

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Fairphone 6 Leaks
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Fairphone 6 will be more "modular" due to interchangeable accessories such as a card holder, a lanyard, and a retaining ring that makes it easier to hold the device. Buyers can replace various parts themselves including battery, front camera, top internal cover, the earpiece, the speaker, the USB-C port and even the display.

Specifications:
• 6.31-inch (1116 x 2484 px) FHD+ pOLED LTPO display
• 1~120Hz variable refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 7i Protection
• Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC
• 8GB RAM with 256GB storage
• MicroSD card slot expandable upto 2TB storage

• 32MP Front camera
• 50MP main (f/1.56)
• 13MP UltraWide (f/2.2)
• e-SIM support
• 4415mAh battery
• 33W Fast charging
• Fingerprint scanner; NFC
• Runs Android 15

Fairphone 6 will have a two-part back cover, with an "upper" and "lower" cover planned in the different colors. Buyers can even combine different colors. It will be priced at 549€ and will debut on 25th June worldwide.

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Microsoft has reportedly canceled its internal project for a portable Xbox console, shifting focus to refining its Xbox software platform and collaborating with partners like ASUS. While earlier rumors suggested the project was only delayed, recent reports indicate it's now effectively abandoned. This move is likely in response to competition from SteamOS, which offers better gaming performance on portables than Windows. However, some sources suggest Microsoft may still create such a handheld console in the future, much like the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally — toward PC-style gaming rather than focusing on native Xbox titles. Microsoft has not officially commented on the rumors.

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With iOS 26, your iPhone can "temporarily remove support for some Apple Intelligence features" to clear up space for software updates.

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AMD Developer Community Discord Announced

You can connect with fellow developers and AMD staff and throw your questions on maybe why it sucks. You can even ask questions and share ideas about Game Dev, AI Dev and more!

Discord link: https://discord.gg/amd-dev

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