#android_devices

Google even tried to ban Samsung from placing its Galaxy Store on home screens The Epic Games lawsuit against Google continues and new interesting details are becoming public. Now, for example, approximate statistics on the profitability of Samsung mobile devices from the point of view of the Google Play application store have become known.  [caption id="attachment_82336" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Samsung Android devices[/caption] Samsung Android devices accounted for 'half or more' of Google Play's revenue Thus, as of early 2019, Samsung devices accounted for “half or more” of Google Play’s revenue. Google Vice President of Partnerships James Kolotouros said this in his testimony. In 2020, Google, in three deals, agreed to pay Samsung $8 billion over four years to make Google's proprietary search, Google Assistant voice assistant and the Google Play Store the default app store on the Korean manufacturer's devices.  Previously, Google proposed and then abandoned a plan that would have prevented Samsung from putting the branded Galaxy Store on the home screens of its devices.  

Apple retains another 15% In the US market, Apple is the undisputed leader, occupying just over half of the market. But the level of loyalty demonstrated by the people of South Korea is unimaginable to the Cupertino giant. Samsung holds 84% ​​of the smartphone market in the country, according to Counterpoint Research. [caption id="attachment_81923" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Samsung[/caption] Samsung occupies 84% ​​of the South Korean market Apple is in second place there with a share of 15%. This means that all other brands combined account for only 1% of sales, which may be a unique case. Interestingly, just a few weeks ago Samsung occupied 86%, and lost 2 percentage points with the launch of the iPhone 15 in the country. Analysts say that foldable Galaxy Z smartphones are very popular in South Korea, which allows Samsung to earn more from each device sold. A user survey showed that 32% of those who switched from Samsung to iPhone cited performance as the reason. Another 31% switched due to the image of the American brand. In addition, many people changed their phone because of the camera.

Sales have already begun The Chinese company Xiaomi has finally officially introduced to the international market the inexpensive smartphone Redmi 13C, about which there have been so many leaks recently. [caption id="attachment_81264" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Redmi 13C[/caption] Among the main characteristics of the Redmi 13C are a 6.74-inch screen with a frame rate of 90 Hz, a 5 MP front camera, a main triple camera (50 MP, 2 and 2 MP), MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging support. Xiaomi introduced the $100 Redmi 13C https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ADDSlJsGByk?feature=share The smartphone debuted in the first region, Nigeria, and will soon appear in other regions. Prices for the new product start at $125 for the basic version with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal flash memory, $138 for 6/128 GB and $154 for 8/256 GB. The smartphone is available in black and green body colors.

Vivo X100 Pro will be released in the coming days The main camera of the new flagship smartphone Vivo X100 Pro is equipped with a 1-inch Sony IMX989 image sensor with a resolution of 50 megapixels, as well as a lens with an F/1.75 aperture. There is support for optical image stabilization OIS. In addition, vivo X100 Pro is equipped with a periscope telephoto lens with an OmniVision OV64B image sensor of 1/2-inch optical format with a single pixel size of 0.7 microns. It also supports optical image stabilization OIS, and the resolution is 64 megapixels. [caption id="attachment_77863" align="alignnone" width="780"] Android smartphone[/caption] The camera characteristics of the world's fastest Android smartphone have been revealed This is the world's first smartphone based on the Dimensity 9300 SoC, as well as the first phone equipped with fast LPDDR5T memory. The AnTuTu score reached 2.24 million points, which is the highest performance score in the Android market. The Vivo X100 series will feature a self-developed V3 imaging chip, which is manufactured using a 6nm process technology and improves power efficiency by 30% compared to the previous generation. Vivo X100 will be the first smartphone to offer 4K portrait videos with next-generation quality blur, skin texture optimization, and accurate color processing. The data was provided by Digital Chat Station, which was the first to accurately report the characteristics and release dates of the Redmi K60 and Xiaomi 13.

For $240 Oppo has introduced an inexpensive smartphone A79, which may appeal to those who do not like AMOLED screens.  [caption id="attachment_77741" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Oppo A79[/caption] The new product has a 6.72-inch diagonal IPS panel with Full HD+ resolution and a frame rate of 90 Hz. The heart is SoC Dimensity 6020, there is 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of flash memory, and a slot for microSD.  Oppo A79 smartphone presented The main camera is based on a 50-megapixel ISOCELL JN1 sensor, and you can also note a 5000 mAh battery with 33-watt charging, IP54 water protection, which is increasingly appearing on inexpensive smartphones, and a headphone jack. In addition, Oppo says that the stereo speakers of the new product can boast a very high volume.  For the A79 the company is asking $240.

Sales will begin on November 11 Blackview, which previously introduced the Shark 8 smartphone, has published new details and images of the new product. Blackview Shark 8 will be available in Galaxy Blue, Blaze Gold, and Moonlight Grey. The Shark 8 smartphone is equipped with a 13 MP Samsung ISOCELL 3L6 front camera and a 64 MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 rear camera. [caption id="attachment_77652" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Blackview Shark 8 model[/caption] The equipment includes the MediaTek Helio G99 platform with HyperEngine 2.0 Lite gaming technology, which improves gaming performance. You can add 8 GB of virtual RAM to 8 GB of physical RAM. The flash memory capacity is 256 GB (not 128 GB, as previously reported), and it is possible to install memory cards up to 1 TB. Details about the Blackview Shark 8 model It features a 6.78-inch 2.4K 120Hz display and a very powerful Smart-K Box speaker. A 5000 mAh battery is enough for 6 hours of gaming or 7 hours of watching videos. The smartphone runs DokeOS 4.0 based on Android 13. The first batch of smartphones will be sold for $94. The sale will begin on November 11th. [caption id="attachment_77653" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Blackview Shark 8 model[/caption] Details can be found on the manufacturer's website.

Contents of delivery The Vivo Y100 smartphone has been introduced, which the manufacturer calls the thinnest and lightest phone with a 5000 mAh battery in Vivo history. Its thickness is 7.49 mm, weight is not indicated. [caption id="attachment_77640" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Vivo[/caption] The smartphone has a familiar design with two cameras on the back and one sensor on the front. The front and back panels are curved. The new phone features a 6.78-inch hyperboloid OLED screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080. It is made of new SCHOTT material, the glass is scratch and wear resistant. Vivo Y100 is equipped with a single-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 system, an 8 MP front camera, a dual camera (64 and 2 MP) with optical stabilization and 2x zoom in portrait mode, and supports 44 W wired charging. [caption id="attachment_77641" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Vivo[/caption] The thinnest and lightest smartphone in Vivo history has been introduced with a 5000 mAh battery The package includes a case and a charger. [caption id="attachment_77642" align="alignnone" width="780"] Vivo[/caption] The price starts at $190 for 8/128 GB.

But it will not replace MIUI 15 Xiaomi can follow the path of Huawei and create its substitute for Android - the MyDrivers resource gives approximately this status to the new Xiaomi software called MIOS. [caption id="attachment_68098" align="aligncenter" width="685"] Xiaomi[/caption] Xiaomi will have its own Android replacement? It is still unclear what MIOS is. At first, there were rumors that it would be a completely new shell - like MIUI, only for Chinese devices. But in fact, we are talking about something more: MIUI will be used not only in smartphones but also in the Internet of Things ecosystem. That is, it will become a global operating system that will unite most Xiaomi smart devices. Here Xiaomi was inspired by the example of Huawei, which adapted HarmonyOS for a wide range of devices: from smart watches and TVs to cars. Xiaomi, by the way, will also soon have its cars, and it also needs its operating system... MIOS will not replace MIUI in smartphones. At least MyDrivers is not canceling the release of MIUI 15. The premiere of MIOS is expected on October 27, on this day Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro should be presented