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95 percent of iPhone users have serious FOMO

Only 44 percent for Android users

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How long can you go without your phone? Most of us are already so attached to our phones that we can’t imagine a few hours — let alone an entire day — without them. However, even if nomophobia or FOMO is already a fact of life, we’re still curious how much of an addict we all are. A new study has hinted at just how much we can’t be separated from our beloved smartphones.

According to a study from MoneySuperMarket, we’re all already a victim of nomophobia (a simplification of “no-mobile-phone-phobia”), or the anxiety associated with being separated from our phones. A separate study reports that 53 percent of people have the anxiety in some form or other.

Going more in depth into the phenomenon, the study separates iOS users from Android users. And Apple users took the cake. After an hour, a whopping 95 percent of iOS users — with 27 percent experiencing “serious anxiety” — already have nomophobia. Meanwhile, only 44 percent of Android users — and 7 percent of users getting serious attacks — suffered from it.

The study took 1,600 volunteers and ran them through three tests. Firstly, the Time Test separates users from their phones and sees how long they can last. iOS users lasted only 42 minutes on average, while Samsung, the closest Android brand, lasted 126 minutes.

The second test, a selfie counter, measured how much users took selfies in a year. Apple users took 1,467 selfies, while Samsung, once again the second-place brand, took only 763 selfies.

Finally, the Movie Test. The report measured how many times users checked their phone during a movie, a pet peeve for some audience members. iPhone users checked their phones 19 times during a movie, while Android users checked their phones only 9.6 times.

It’s hard to know why there’s a distinct separation of FOMO between the two. However, the report speculates that those who paid more for their phones have a stronger sense of attachment for them. Regardless, you might want to keep an eye out for iPhone users while on an Netflix and chill date.

SEE ALSO: Android 12 comes with added privacy features, almost like Apple

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Galaxy AI coming to S22 series, more devices

More Samsung users to enjoy Galaxy AI

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Samsung’s Galaxy AI features are coming to more devices. With the availability of One UI 6.1, Samsung’s slew of mobile AI experiences will expand to the Galaxy S22 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 foldables. Galaxy Tab S8 users will also benefit from Galaxy AI services soon.

The One UI 6.1 update allows more Samsung users to enjoy the following Galaxy AI features:

  • Circle to Search with Google
  • Chat Assist
  • Interpreter
  • Live Translate
  • Note Assist
  • Transcript Assist
  • Browsing Assist
  • Generative Edit
  • Edit Suggestion
  • AI-Generated Wallpaper

Previously, Samsung brought its Galaxy AI package to Galaxy S23 series and Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 models. This is certainly great news for those still using previous generation devices and don’t plan on upgrading anytime soon. The update will begin rolling out from early May, per Samsung.

Barrier-free communication, next-level productivity

One of Galaxy AI’s standout features is Live Translate, which translates voice and text over phone calls in real-timeChat Assist, on the other hand, helps users adjust the message’s tone and translate them in 12 different languages.

To help with productivity tasks, Circle to Search with Google allows users to generate intuitive search results with a swift circle-motioned gesture. There are also a variety of tools that assist with summarizing information.

Note Assist lets you create formats, generate summaries, and translate notes. Browsing Assist, meanwhile, generates comprehensive summaries of news articles. Lastly, Transcript Assist can easily transcribe meeting recordings and even generate summaries and translations.

For your quick photo edits, Galaxy AI’s Generative Edit can easily resize, reposition, and realign objects. Users may also utilize Edit Suggestion and Instant Slow-mo.

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Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR now in Europe

Pricing, availability

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HONOR Magic6 Pro Porsche Design

The Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR is now official in Europe. It is the second HONOR flagship developed jointly with Porsche Design, after the HONOR Magic V2 RSR.

The Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR will be available in the United Kingdom from £ 1,599 on both the HONOR and Porsche Design websites. It is available in two colorways: Agate Grey and Frozen Berry. The first color is reminiscent of the iconic 911 sportscar, while the latter is a reflective, bold shade of pink originally designed for Porsche models like the Taycan.

Excellence meets smartphone innovation

The Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR immediately stands out with its camera setup at the back embraced by Porsche’s iconic hexagonal structure. The phone boasts of a titanium frame, so users can be assured that it is still lightweight.

Moreover, the phone features a symmetrical peakline, adding to the device’s dynamic appearance while also improving its grip. Furthermore, the handset uses anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield both in front and at the back, improving its shock absorption capacity by up to 10 times.

SEE ALSO: I took the HONOR Magic6 Pro to a basketball open practice

For its cameras, the Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR features a 50MP H9800 image sensor. This 1/1.3-inch sensor has an improved 15EV dynamic range. The camera system also uses LiDAR Matrix Auto Focus to speed up smartphone photography.

All in all, users are promised of better accuracy and speed when taking high-precision and ultra-sharp photos and videos. That goes for both action shots and even stills and films under challenging lighting conditions.

For its display, this phone has an industry-first dual-layer OLED Tandem Display. It can last up to 600% more than a regular OLED panel, and provides an astonishing peak brightness of 5,000 nits.

Unparalleled performance

Of course, the Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for exceptional performance and AI capabilities. It runs on the MagicOS 8.0, and supports Magic Portal and MagicRing for cross-device connectivity. The device has a second-generation 5,600mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 80W wired and 50W wireless SuperCharge.

The Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR was previously announced in China for CNY 9999. (US$ 1390 / EUR 1276 / GBP 1090 / SG$ 1858 / PhP 77,173 / INR 115,144)

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Huawei Pura 70 Series price in Europe

Fancy a new Huawei smartphone?

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Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

The Huawei Pura 70 Series has released its pricing in many parts of the world. If you’re in Europe and are curious about Huawei’s latest, let this be your confirmation that all three models are coming to you as well.

Pricing are as follows:

Huawei Pura 70 Series Specs

HEET

HUAWEI Pura 70 Pura 70 Pro HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra
Measurements:

Weight

207g 220g 226g
Colourway White

Black

White

Black

Green
Brown Black
Screen 6.6 Inch

2760 × 1256 Resolution

1-120Hz Refresh Rate

1440Hz PWM Dimming

HDR Vivid

Super Durable Kunlun Glass 

6.8 Inch

2844 × 1260 Resolution

1-120Hz Refresh Rate

1440Hz PWM Dimming

HDR Vivid

Super Durable Kunlun Glass 

6.8 Inch

2844 × 1260 Resolution

1-120Hz Refresh Rate

1440Hz PWM Dimming

HDR Vivid

Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass

Operating System EMUI 14.2 EMUI 14.2 EMUI 14.2
Camera 50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera(F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture,OIS)

13MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera(F2.2 Aperture)

12MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera(F3.4 Aperture,OIS)

50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera(F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture,OIS)

12.5MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera(F2.2 Aperture)

48MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera(F2.1 Aperture,OIS)

50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera(1-inch Sensor,F1.6~F4.0 Aperture,Sensor Shift OIS)

40MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera(F2.2 Aperture)

50MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera(F2.1 Aperture, OIS)

13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera(F2.4 Aperture) 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera(F2.4 Aperture,Auto Focus) 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera(F2.4 Aperture,Auto Focus)
Battery 4900mAh(Typical Value) 5050mAh(Typical Value) 5200mAh(Typical Value)
Charging 66W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge

50W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge

100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge

80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge

100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge

80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge

Water and Dust Resistance IP68 IP68 IP68

Smartphone Photography Promise

The Huawei Pura 70 Series is a reinvention of Huawei’s camera-toting lineup. The new smartphones again promise huge improvements to the world of smarthpone photography.

The series is equipped with a new generation of Ultra Lighting camera system. Combined with the industry’s first HUAWEI XD Motion Engine, it can activate the Ultra Speed Snapshot feature and easily capture fast moments.

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra also equipped with the industry’s first Ultra Lighting Pop-out Camera. It’s an original retractable camera structure; achieving a thin one-inch image sensor and a large aperture in a compact body, bringing a revolutionary imaging system.

Both HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro and HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra feature the new Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera. It promises to produce clear images from distant buildings to close details. Thanks to its periscope telephoto aperture of F2.1, it offers superb light-gathering ability and better telephoto image quality, achieving full focal HD photography across the entire focal length.

SEE ALSO:
Huawei Pura 70 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions
GadgetSnaps: Huawei Pura 70 Pro in Shenzhen

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