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Boost has launched new 2024 versions of its own-brand Celero5G and Celero5G+ affordable 5G phones. The phones have updated designs that are more stylish than most such white-label phones. Both models are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1050 chipset. The more affordable Celero5G has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 90 Hz refresh, 50 megapixel main camera, 5,000 mAh battery, 20W fast charging, Wi-Fi 6E, and a fingerprint reader. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage (expandable by another 1 TB). Читать дальше...

JBL this week introduced a new lineup of earbuds that have similar advanced features and specs, in three different styles. The JBL Live 3 Earbuds series all come with a "Smart Charging Case" that includes a 1.45-inch touch display for controlling settings, music, calls, and more. All of the Live 3 models come in at $200, making them more affordable than the JBL Tour Pro 2 which first debuted the Smart Charging Case. Other features of the new series include True Adaptive Noise Cancelling, wireless Hi-Res audio (LDAC)... Читать дальше...

Google and Samsung have collaborated to merge their similar Nearby Share and Quick Share features into a single new standard called Quick Share. "Quick Share will start rolling out to current Nearby Share enabled devices next month."

Google today announced a major new feature of Android Auto: the ability for electric vehicles to share real-time battery information with Google Maps running on your phone. With this update, Google Maps will be able to "provide your estimated battery level upon arrival at your destination, suggest charging stops along the way and even estimate how long charging will take based on your vehicle." Many EV owners previously had to use the built-in navigation system instead of Android Auto to access such features. Читать дальше...

Zagg brand Mophie has re-introduced its Juice Pack line of iPhone cases with integrated batteries. The new models target the iPhone 15 series with pass-through USB-C charging. They add 50% more battery life with 2,400–2,800 mAh supplemental batteries. They also sport an LED battery meter and charging indicator. They are available for the iPhone 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max (but not the 15 Plus). All three models sell for $100 and pre-orders begin in February.

The Wi-Fi Alliance has begin approving end-user devices such as smartphones as part of its Wi-Fi Certified 7 program. This means devices that were previously advertised as "Wi-Fi 7 ready" will now be able to officially support the new standard. This includes Qualcomm's newest chip for flagship phones, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, thanks to its FastConnect 7800 subsystem. Wi-Fi 7 brings up to 2x higher throughput, increased efficiency, greater reliability, and enhanced spectral efficiency.