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Oppo confirms April 10 launch event: Find X8 Ultra, X8s & More

How is Huawei Pura X different from other foldables? We take a closer look

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In today’s newsletter, we've got OPPO preparing a massive multi-device launch event, a closer look at Huawei's uniquely wide foldable, and Samsung owning up to a serious software mistake.

Meanwhile, Google's making a significant GPU change, and we're comparing the latest mid-range contenders from tech giants.

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

  • Oppo's major April 10 product launch

  • Huawei Pura X's differentiated design

  • Samsung's soundbar bricking confession

  • Google's GPU supplier switch

  • Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e comparison

  • More reads about Motorola's premium materials, Xiaomi's water tech, and Pixel alternatives

Read on for all the details!

Oppo has officially announced that it will unveil the much-awaited Find X8 Ultra flagship phone at a launch event on April 10 in China. Apart from this, the brand has also confirmed that it will launch a slew of new devices, including a flagship tablet, a small-sized smartwatch, and new earbuds.

According to the company, the upcoming event will introduce the compact flagship Oppo Find X8s and its larger version, dubbed the Find X8s+.

Read on to find out more details.

Huawei’s latest foldable, the Pura X (check out the hands-on pictures), is here, and it’s making a statement that the foldable smartphone category still has plenty of room for fresh ideas.

While most foldables seem to follow predictable patterns, either flipping vertically like the Galaxy Z Flip or folding like a book à la the Galaxy Z Fold, Huawei’s Pura X introduces something refreshingly different. This device challenges the norms with its wide, 16:10 aspect ratio, instantly setting it apart from the competition.

Samsung’s latest firmware update has done more than just tweak settings; it’s taken out entire soundbars.

The company has officially confirmed to The Verge that a “software update error” is to blame for rendering certain 2024 soundbar models completely unusable.

Jim Kiczek, head of Samsung Electronics America’s audio division, says the company will now offer free repairs for all affected units, no matter their warranty status.

Google’s upcoming Tensor G5 chipset looks set to bring some of the biggest changes to the company’s in-house silicon yet. Previous reports have suggested that the processor will move away from Samsung’s foundries and opt for TSMC’s advanced 3nm manufacturing process.

But fabrication is not the only area seeing a shakeup. Google might also be switching GPU providers entirely.

Google’s latest announcement of the Pixel 9a arrives just days after Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e.

Both of these are the latest midrange phones that feature some of the premium features from their more expensive siblings but carry a more affordable price tag.

So now, let’s see which one offers better value.

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