Samsung released One UI 6.1.1 for the Galaxy S23 series about two months ago. While it was a major update introducing new features, it seems that it also brought an issue along with it. After the latest update, the Galaxy S23 Dolby Atmos Sound quality seems to have been adversely affected.

As reported by multiple users on the Samsung Community, the Galaxy S23 Dolby Atmos Sound has been degraded after the One UI 6.1.1 update. One user posted on the Samsung Community and said, “Dolby Music lacks bass. Movie mode just reverbs now, and it sounds a lot worse. Voice mode doesn’t enhance the dialogue quality. Please fix this. It was good before!!! S23 ultra one ui 6.1, Tab S9 one ui 6.1.1. I checked on both devices. It’s the update issue. It’s not device specific.”

While Samsung initially denied the issue, it acknowledged the same after multiple reports surfaced online, including those on Reddit. As a result, the company responded, “We have heard back from our experts! The Dolby Atmos Library has been updated from version 3.10 to 3.12. This update aimed to enhance 360 Audio capabilities. However, this change has altered the sound quality in some audio modes, which might lead some users accustomed to the previous version to perceive the sound quality inferior to earlier versions.”

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“The issue has been communicated to Dolby, which plans to release an updated library to address these concerns. Users are reassured that improvements are being considered for future updates. If we can help with anything else in the meantime, let us know. ^SK,” the company added.

Now that Samsung has addressed the issue, it should likely be solved with a future update. However, a timeline hasn’t been provided for when that would happen.

OPPO has announced the Find X8 series India and global launch, which will take place on November 21 in Bali. The two new devices debuted in China earlier last month and will be making a comeback in India after years. OPPO has also opened the pre-bookings for the devices in India so users can avail of various benefits.

OPPO Find X8 Series India, Global Launch: How to Pre-book the Phones?

OPPO Find X8 series India and global launch is set for November 21 at 10:30AM IST in Bali. Before the launch, interested buyers can pre-book the Find X8 series in India by purchasing the Pre-reserve Pass from Flipkart. By doing that, they’ll become eligible for an OPPO Gift Box worth Rs 13,847, which will include:

• OPPO Enco Air 3 Pro
• OPPO 80W SUPERVOOC Car Charger
• OPPO Type-C VOOC Cable White (1 Meter)

To avail the Pre-reserve Pass, follow the instructions below:

1. Secure the pre-reserve pass with a Rs 999 deposit.
2. During the Pre-order/Sale period of the newly launched OPPO Find X8 Series smartphone, log in to Flipkart to order. The Rs 999 deposit will be automatically deducted from the final price at purchase.
3. Once the Delivery is completed, within 10 days of delivery, after the return period is completed, you will be eligible to get an OPPO Gift Box worth Rs 13,847.
4. The pass is valid until January 3rd, 2025, and if the order is not placed before this date, the Pass will be cancelled.
5. The pass amount of Rs 999 is non-refundable if the pass is not redeemed.

OPPO Find X8 Series Details

Oppo launched the Find X8 in China at a starting price of Rs CNY 4,199 (approx Rs 50,000). The company debuted the Find X8 Pro for CNY 5,299 (approx Rs 63,000). Indian pricing has been kept under wraps. However, the Pro model may be priced above Rs 70,000.

Speaking of the Pro model, it sports a 6.78-inch (2780×1264 pixels) AMOLED Display with a 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz instant touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, and OPPO Crystal Shield protection.

It packs the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Processor with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device gets Hasselblad optics and is the first device in the world to get a dual periscope telephoto sensor setup.

The complete camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera with a 1/1.4″ Sony LYT-808 sensor that has f/1.6 aperture, OIS, and 10-bit HDR, paired with a 50MP 1/2.75″ Samsung JN5 ultra-wide angle sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 120 FoV, joined further by a 50MP 1/1.95″ Sony LYT-600 3x periscope telephoto sensor with f/2.6 aperture, OIS, and another 50MP 1/2.51″ Sony IMX858 6x periscope telephoto camera with f/4.3 aperture, OIS, up to 120X digital zoom, along with Hasselblad portrait.

At the front, there’s a 32MP Sony IMX615 f/2.4 front camera. The device is backed up by a 5910mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast wired and 50W wireless charging. For connectivity, you get 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth v5.4, Beidou, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), dual-antenna NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

The OPPO Find X8 Pro also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, an IP68 + IP69 rating, and an IR blaster. The device runs on Android 15-based ColorOS 15.

Itel S25 Ultra has been launched in international markets including Philippines, where the device comes with a Unisoc processor, AMOLED display, and more. The company also launched the Itel S25 alongside. Here’s everything to know about the devices and their India launch details.

Itel S25 Series: Price, Specs

The Itel S25 starts at PHP 5,799 (approx Rs 8,400) for the 8GB + 128GB trim, while the Itel S25 Ultra begins at PHP 10,999 (approx Rs 15,900). The standard model is available in Bromo Black, Mambo Mint, and Sahara Gleam shades, while the Itel S25 Ultra will be available in Bromo Black, Komodo Ocean, and Meteor Titanium colour options.

The Itel S25 sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness, 1.07 billion colours, 2436 x 1080 pixels resolution, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The Ultra variant has a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The display on the Ultra has a peak brightness of 1400 nits and wet touch technology support.

The company is yet to reveal details of the Chipset powering the Itel S25, while the S25 Ultra is powered by a Unisoc T620 chipset, along with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Both the Itel S25 and S25 Ultra are equipped with a 50-megapixel f/1.6 primary camera at the rear, with a 32-megapixel f/2.2 front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

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Connectivity options on the Itel S25 and S25 Ultra include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, IR blaster, and NFC, as well as a USB Type-C port. The devices run on itel OS 14.5 based on Android 14 and are upgradeable to Android 15 and Android 16.

Both handsets pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast wired charging. The Itel S25 has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance, while the Itel S25 Ultra has the IP64 rating. Both handsets have an in-display optical fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Itel S25 Series: India Launch

Itel hasn’t confirmed the launch of the S25 series in India but some leaks suggest that the Itel S25 Ultra will come to India. Moroever, it is rumoured that the S25 Ultra will be priced under Rs 15,000 and going by the pricing in Philippines, it could be highly likely. There’s no word on whether the vanilla Itel S25 would also launch in the country or not.

Samsung has already revealed plans to introduce a cheaper foldable smartphone, and leaks suggest that the Galaxy Z Flip FE will be the Korean brand’s first such foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip FE processor details have been leaked, indicating that it will use the same chipset as the Galaxy S24 from earlier this year.

The Galaxy Z Flip FE processor was leaked by Jukanlosreve on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting it could be equipped with an Exynos 2400 processor, the same SoC used in the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+. Previous rumours suggested that the device could use a Snapdragon 7-series processor, but if the latest leak is to be believed, the Exynos 2400 could prove to be a better chipset, as per our experience with the chip in the Galaxy S24 series.

Samsung has always used flagship processors in its FE products, which are a generation old. Considering the Galaxy Z Flip FE is rumoured to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next year, the Exynos 2400 seems like an apt choice.

In addition, the leaker also said that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to have the Exynos 2500 under the hood. This would also mark a major shift in strategy as every foldable from Samsung has used a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip till now. Moreover, with what Samsung has done with the Exynos 2400, it’ll be exciting to see how the company further improves its chipset’s capabilities with the Exynos 2500.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series, which is coming early next year, was also rumoured to employ the dual-chip strategy. However, leaks now indicate that Samsung will give up on that strategy, at least for this year, as all the devices in the S25 series could use the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.