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Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ renders show off slightly tweaked design

On the heels of the Galaxy S22 Ultra leaks this week, new renders of the rumoured Galaxy S22 and S22+ have also turned up online.

These new renders come courtesy of OnLeaks (Twitter) in collaboration with Zouton and 91Mobile. Overall, it looks like the Galaxy S22 and S22+ will remain mostly unchanged from the S21 and S21+, if the renders are accurate.

That means the same vertical camera module returns along with a centred hole-punch display. The only small change I can see is that the devices look flatter than the S21 series, although that could just be the renders.

Along with the renders, OnLeaks detailed the dimensions of the rumoured phones. The Galaxy S22 will reportedly measure 146 x 70.5 x 7.6mm, making it slightly smaller than the S21 at 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm. Other rumours have suggested the S22 will have a 6.06-inch screen, also smaller than the S21’s 6.2-inch display.

As for the S22+, it reportedly will measure in at 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6mm. Again, that’s smaller than the S21+ with its 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm dimensions. The S21+ had a 6.7-screen, but it’s not clear what size the S22+ display will be.

These renders certainly look nice, but we probably won’t know how accurate they are until 2022. Samsung usually unveils the latest Galaxy phones in the first few months of the year — the S21 series launched in January 2021. If Samsung sticks to the same schedule, we could see the S22 line in just a few months.

Source: OnLeaks, Zouton, 91Mobiles Via: 9to5Google

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Apple’s iPhone 13 is available on 24-month financing plans again

In a surprise move, Apple has brought back 24-month financing options for the iPhone just in time for the launch of iPhone 13 pre-orders.

When Apple revealed the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max on Tuesday, the tech giant also lowered all financing options for the iPhone to just 6 months. This resulted in substantial monthly payments across the board.

For example, the iPhone 13 Pro cost $233.16 per month on a six-month repayment plan, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max costs $258 on a six-month repayment plan. Now, however, Apple has reversed that change.

The iPhone 13 Pro now costs $58.29 per month for 24 months on a financing plan, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max costs $64.54 per month. All iPhone 13 financing plans also feature 0 percent APR. It’s important to note that the 0 percent APR offer will likely only be available for a limited time.

In fact, all iPhone models, including the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone 12 series and even the iPhone SE, have 24-month financing. Some reports indicate that Paybright’s system is either down or very slow due to an influx of people trying to buy the iPhone 13 series.

It’s unclear why Apple reversed this decision or why it even lowered financing plans to six months in the first place. Similar to Samsung’s various financing options, a 24-month repayment plan makes it much easier to circumvent purchasing the iPhone 13 through a carrier plan if you aren’t looking to buy the device outright.

Apple’s various iPad models, including the new iPad mini, are still locked to 6-month financing options. For more information on iPhone 13 series carrier availability, follow this link.

Via: @cwlco

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Apple’s iPhone 13 series is now available to pre-order in Canada

Apple’s iPhone 13 series, including the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, are now available for pre-order in Canada.

While the smartphone line is very similar to last year’s iPhone 12 family, the entire series features a smaller display notch, Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, a new video mode that allows for selective software-powered focus, battery life improvements and sensor shift camera technology.

The 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini and 6.1-inch iPhone 13 have specifically received upgrades to their wide and ultrawide cameras that should result in better quality images and improved low-light performance. This year’s base-level iPhone colours include the following: ‘Pink,’ ‘Blue,’ ‘Midnight,’ ‘Starlight’ and ‘Product Red.’

On the other hand, the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max feature displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and, as usual, 2.5x and 2x optical zoom, respectively, through their telephoto lens.

This year’s Pro and Pro Max colours include ‘Graphite,’ ‘Gold,’ ‘Silver’ and the new aqua blue-like ‘Sierra Blue.’

Apple’s iPhone 13 line is set to be available on September 24th.

Note: We’re still waiting on Canadian carrier pricing for Apple’s entire iPhone 13 lineup. This story will be updated with a brief overview of that information when it becomes available.

iPhone 13 mini

128GB – $699
256GB — $799
512GB — $999

iPhone 13

128GB — $299
256GB — $899
512GB — $1,099

iPhone 13 Pro

128GB — $999
256GB — $1,099
512GB — $1,299
1TB — $1,499

iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB — $1,099
256GB — $1,199
512GB — $1,399
1TB — $1,599

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Apple reveals iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max with 120Hz display

Following the reveal of the iPhone 13, Apple showed off the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the higher-end versions of its 2021 smartphone line.

First off, Apple revealed that it’s bringing the iPad Pro’s ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate display to its highest-end smartphones, bringing the device more in-line with most Android devices. Other new features include the fact that the Pro and Pro Max’s display notch is now 20 percent smaller.

iPhone 13 Pro notch

Just like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max includes Apple’s new A15 Bionic chip.

This year’s colours include ‘Graphite,’ ‘Gold,’ ‘Silver’ and the new aqua blue-like ‘Sierra Blue.

During the event, Apple also revealed the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini.

Image credit: Apple

 

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Leaked photos reveal new iPhone 13 case colours

Despite the fact that Apple’s iPhone 13 event is just a day away, leaks regarding the tech giant’s next iPhone are still appearing.

Following a rumour that the largest storage option for the iPhone 13 Pro/iPhone 13 Pro Max will be 1TB, we’ve caught a glimpse of very official-looking leaked cases for Apple’s upcoming smartphone line.

Shared on Twitter via an account called @MajinBuOfficial, the images include a screenshot and a photo of several iPhone 13 cases. The colour options look very similar to last year’s official Apple iPhone 12 cases save for a few new additions, including a cool-looking orange option.

The cases show off the same rather large square cutout featured in the iPhone 12 series and squared-off edges, which backs up rumours regarding the smartphone.

At the tech giant’s September 14th event, Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 13 series, the Apple Watch Series 7 and new AirPods.

For more detail on what to expect from Apple’s next hardware event, check out my recap.

Source: @MajinBuOfficial Via: iMore