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Samsung Galaxy A34 gets updated to One UI 9 based on Android 17

gsmarena.com · 10 Nov 2026, 4:45 am

Samsung has been on a roll lately with its updates to One UI 9 based on Android 17, and now the latest smartphone to get the update is the Galaxy A34 from 2023. Its One UI 9 update is now available globally, including in Europe. [#InlinePriceWidget,12074,1#] It arrives over-the-air as version A346EXXUGGZJ9 or A346BXXUHGZJ8 (depending on region), and it's a 2.8GB download so make sure you grab it over a fast enough network. This also incorporates the October 5, 2026 security patch level, which obviously isn't current anymore, but only just. As usual, the update is probably rolling...

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vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max prices for India leak

gsmarena.com · 10 Nov 2026, 3:30 am

vivo launched the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in China in September and then they went global last month, but they're still not officially available in India. That will change soon, with one rumor claiming the launch will happen over there towards the end of this month. While we wait, a tipster on X has purportedly revealed the devices' "tentative" launch prices for the Indian market. The X500 will allegedly go for INR 119,999 (approximately $1,280) with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The X500 Pro with the same configuration is said to cost INR 149,999 ($1,600), while the X500 Pro...

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Announcing the finalists for the GSMArena 2026 End-of-Year Awards

gsmarena.com · 10 Nov 2026, 12:31 am

2026 brought us some incredible smartphones, tablets and other gadgets and we wanted to recognize the best of them – here are the GSMArena 2026 End-of-Year Awards Nominees. There are thirteen categories and the winners will be decided in the coming days. Our team of expert reviewers has tested over 200 devices over the past twelve months. We focused mainly on phones, but we will also be awarding the best tablet, smartwatch and smart accessory from this year. We have already decided on which devices get a nomination and are currently deliberating on the winners for each category. In the...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is now receiving the update to One UI 9 Watch based on Wear OS 7

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 11:01 pm

Google unveiled Wear OS 7 in May, and then proceeded to roll it out to its Pixel Watches in June. Meanwhile, Samsung has been working on its own One UI 9 Watch, which is based on Wear OS 7, commencing a beta program for the Galaxy Watch8 in late August. [#InlinePriceWidget,13997,1#] Today, the Korean company has finally started rolling out the final update to One UI 9 Watch based on Wear OS 7 to the Galaxy Watch8. As has been the case with all new Samsung updates in the past few months, it's going out in Korea first, where it arrives over-the-air as version L320XXU2BZJ7, a roughly 2GB...

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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in for review

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 9:31 pm

We got our hands on the latest Xiaomi 18 Pros, and we're unboxing both, starting with the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Here's the video unboxing over at our official TikTok. The global unit ships with a USB cable and a transparent case. Ours is the Velvet Red model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The provided case is a quality product. It's thick and should provide the needed reassurance that your phone is protected. The in-box case in the hand However, should you need more protection and an increase in quality, there's the official Xiaomi Silicone Magnetic case. It has a...

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Samsung made limited edition Galaxy Buds4 Pro with Nina Chuba

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 8:02 pm

Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds4 Pro back in February alongside the Galaxy S26 series smartphones, and now the company is coming out with a new special edition made in collaboration with pop star Nina Chuba. This version will be limited to just 2,000 units. The price is the same €249, so you don't have to pay more than the recommended retail price for the regular model. The special edition is already up for pre-order at Amazon Germany, and it will be released on November 10. If you're wondering what's different, the Nina Chuba Galaxy Buds4 Pro come in white and have a case with a...

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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 6:31 pm

The shopping season is upon us, and if you're considering a new Pixel, there's an interesting choice to make. The latest Google Pixel 11 Pro XL can now be found for around €1,100, while last year's Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is available for roughly €900. That's a premium of about €200 for the newer model at some online retailers, though the difference can be considerably larger elsewhere. So what exactly are you getting for the extra money, and is it worth paying? Let's find out. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance ...

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Leak details Samsung's plans for Galaxy AI Premium: new features on free and paid tiers

gsmarena.com · 9 Nov 2026, 5:01 pm

Samsung organized its push into AI under the “Galaxy AI” umbrella, which includes a bunch of free features. There was always the understanding that at some point Samsung will start charging for some features. It just wasn’t clear which features or how much. The change was supposed to happen in 2025, but it didn’t. It didn’t happen this year either. There is still no official info, but a detailed leak by SamMobile finally brings some clarity to the situation. We’ll start with the good news – the currently available features are free and will remain free. Samsung will introduce new features...

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