Galaxy S25 Ultra is thin all around, iOS 18 is out, Week 38 in review

2024-09-22

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the hottest story this week. We learned that it will be thinner than the Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.2mm and that it will have thinner side bezels too - enough to outdo Apple"s latest iPhone 16 Pro Max.

We also learned the battery capacities of the S25 series - a 4,900mAh unit in the S25+ matches its predecessor, the S25 will have the same 4,000mAh unit as its predecessor, and unsurprisingly, the S25 Ultra will match the S24 Ultra"s 5,000mAh unit.

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Ultra thickness confirmed by IceUniverse

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Ultra thickness confirmed by IceUniverse

According to Ice Universe, the Galaxy S25 will be 7.2 mm thin, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra will measure 8.2 mm.


Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung Galaxy S25+"s battery capacity confirmed

Rumors claim the S25 and S25 Ultra won"t come with battery upgrades.


Samsung Galaxy A56 is in the works with huge performance boost

Samsung Galaxy A56 is in the works with huge performance boost

It could finally bring a much-needed improvement in the area where its predecessors have suffered the most.


Xiaomi released official press renders of the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Pro+. The pair will launch in China next week. Both have curved displays and three-camera islands - the Pro with a dome glass design and the 14 with four separate lenses (one for the flash)

Apple unleashed iOS 18 to the masses. It supports a huge number of iPhones from the iPhone XR to the latest 16 units. iOS 18 brings a slew of features like the ability to change the look of your icons, put them anywhere you like on the homescreen, and much more.

The Infinix Zero 40 5G is official with a 144Hz OLED display and a Dimensity 8200 chipset. It will be available in India starting September 21 through Flipkart in 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB configurations, priced at INR27,999 ($335/€300) and INR30,999 ($370/€330), respectively.

iOS 18 rolling out today, here’s the list of supported iPhones

iOS 18 rolling out today, here’s the list of supported iPhones

Every iPhone launched since 2018 is supported.


Infinix Zero 40 5G debuts with 144Hz OLED display, Dimensity 8200

Infinix Zero 40 5G debuts with 144Hz OLED display, Dimensity 8200

It comes with a GoPro mode that lets users control their GoPro devices with the smartphone.


vivo teases X200

vivo teases X200"s new telephoto shooter with 10x zoom

The image shared is compressed and hard to judge, but it does confirm some specs.


The Android 15 update will come to Pixel devices on October 15. Google did hint that it"s possible for the date to change, though. Android 15 will be available for the Pixel 6 and newer devices. Hopefully with the delayed release (compared to AOSP), what comes out will be fully baked and devoid of any glaring issues.

Android 15 release date leaks

Android 15 release date leaks

It"s not this month.


Android 15 will finally catch up with iOS when it comes to notifications

Android 15 will finally catch up with iOS when it comes to notifications

You will need to dismiss notifications on just one of your devices.


Xiaomi  Redmi Note 14 series coming next week

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 series coming next week

The company has yet to confirm exactly what day.