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iPhone 17 Pro spotted in public for the first time, shows off rumored horizontal camera bar
Here’s your first look at upcoming OnePlus 13
Joel Joseph
July 29, 2025
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We've got the iPhone 17 Pro making its first public appearance showcasing that rumored horizontal camera bar design, Samsung quietly blocking bootloader access in One UI 8 which could spell trouble for power users and custom ROM enthusiasts, and OnePlus investigating concerning green line display issues affecting their 13s model.
Meanwhile, UCLA scientists just achieved a semiconductor breakthrough that could make future smartphones faster and more efficient, while August is shaping up to be another packed month for smartphone launches.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
iPhone 17 Pro's first public sighting revealing the rumored horizontal camera bar and design changes
Samsung's controversial One UI 8 bootloader lockdown potentially ending Galaxy device customization freedom
OnePlus's official response to green line display issues affecting OnePlus 13s devices with investigation underway
UCLA's groundbreaking semiconductor discovery using electron spin for faster, cooler, more efficient smartphones
Complete preview of August 2025's packed smartphone launch calendar across all price segments
Additional insights on Xiaomi HyperOS progress updates, potential Lenovo x Xbox gaming handheld, and Samsung's budget Galaxy A17 first look
Read on for all the details!
As usual, Apple is expected to unveil the all-new iPhone 17 series this September.
But this time, the Pro models might bring some of the biggest changes we’ve seen in years, including a redesigned body, support for 8x optical zoom, and two dedicated camera control buttons.
Now, someone might’ve just spotted the iPhone 17 Pro out in the real world.
Read on to find out more.
 Samsung’s latest software, One UI 8, rolled out with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, brings the polish of Android 16—but also a concerning change for power users. It appears Samsung may be quietly locking down bootloader access, raising questions about the future of customization on Galaxy devices. Early testers have noticed that the “OEM Unlocking” option, which allows users to unlock the bootloader, is missing on both the Galaxy S25 Ultra beta build and pre-installed software on the Z Fold7. |  OnePlus reached out with an official clarification regarding the green line incident, which also added more context about the incident. Recently, a Reddit user shared an image of his OnePlus 13s, which had developed a green line on its display just a while after its purchase. The Reddit post (which is now deleted) talked about his experience with this issue, customer care support, and his entire ordeal. |
 UCLA scientists may have just cracked the code for the next big leap in smartphone technology. In a discovery that could reshape how chips are made, researchers have figured out a way to build semiconductors that use electron spin—not just charge—to run faster and cooler. The result? Future phones and laptops could be thinner, run cooler, and last longer on a single charge. |  This month, we saw a wave of new smartphones across all price segments, including Nothing’s first flagship, the latest Galaxy foldables, mid-range options from OnePlus, Vivo, and Motorola, as well as a couple of budget phones. August is also shaping up to be a jam-packed month for smartphone launches. If you’re looking for a smartphone upgrade, the wait might be worth it. |
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