Opera becomes the first proper third-party browser for Chromebooks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Opera has announced that it will be the first alternative browser optimized for use on Chromebooks.Opera for Chromebooks comes with all the usual features that you would find in Opera on other platforms, including a built-in unlimited VPN, ad blocker, cookie dialog blocker, built-in messengers, crypto wallet, and themes.The version of Opera for Chromebooks is based on the Android version of the app. However, unlike other browsers like Firefox that are also available on Chromebooks in their mobile form, Opera has been optimized to work properly within the desktop environment of...
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Samsung and NatGeo use a Galaxy S21 Ultra to record 8K underwater video of tiger sharks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last year Samsung published an 8K video from the Arctic Circle shot on a Galaxy S20+. However, the phone stayed above the freezing waters. This year the company partnered with National Geographic Traveller India to do the opposite – capture 8K footage beneath the warm waters of the Maldives.The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was in the hands of NatGeo Explorer Malaika Vaz, who traveled to Fuvahmulah Island, aka Shark Island. The phone was used to shoot 8K footage and photos, which were used in the video below.A few things to know before you attempt such a dive. First, Vaz is a...
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Apple secures more mini-LED suppliers, 14" and 16" MacBook Pros are on track to launch in September
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It seems that Apple has gotten its ducks in a row and has secured two more suppliers for mini-LED panels that will be used in the upcoming 14” and 16” MacBook Pros. Earlier this month, DigiTimes reported that Osram Opto Semiconductors has been signed, now the publication adds that Zhen Ding Technology and Tripod Technology have joined the supply chain. Or rather they expanded their roles in it.Zhen Ding is already supplying Apple with mini-LED backlight boards for the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021), the company’s first device to use a mini-LED display. Zhen Ding is reportedly in the process of...
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Samsung promises five years of security updates for some enterprise devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has enterprise variants of some of its devices that get special treatment. They usually have some additional features to protect enterprise data and only software approved by the said company can be installed on the device. And more importantly, Samsung provides longer support compared to its consumer devices.Most of Samsung's business-oriented phones and tablets get 4 years of security updates from the date of release but the tech giant just announced that it's extending that period with another year for some of its enterprise devices. This includes the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20...
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Oppo Find X2 gets virtual RAM expansion with new update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Find X2 launched last year is receiving a new software update which comes with the June 2021 Android security patch and a new feature called RAM expansion.As evident from the name, RAM expansion lets you expand the smartphone's RAM - albeit virtually - by using the phone's internal storage.On the Find X2, you can choose to expand up to 3GB, 5GB, or 7GB of RAM virtually by heading to your phone's Settings > About phone > RAM menu. The new settings will take effect after you restart your device.Oppo Find X2 gets June 2021 security patch and RAM expansion feature with...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3's ultrawide camera will get autofocus
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We've heard Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 won't bring a major update in the camera department, but now we get some more specific details on its hardware.The leak suggests that the back will once more feature a trio of 12MP shooters, but unlike the Fold2's setup the ultrawide unit will offer PDAF (Phase detection autofocus).The internal selfie camera, which will reside under the panel will sport a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor with 1.0µm pixels and will be 1/3.09" in size. The front panel (when folded) selfie cam will use the same 10MP IMX374 sensor as the Fold2.Source
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MWC Barcelona 2021 Overview
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Another Mobile World Congress in Barcelona came and went and we've gathered the more memorable developments from this year’s edition. The two biggest announcements from the event came from Samsung and Qualcomm.The South Koreans detailed their One UI Watch interface which is now based on Google’s Wear OS and will debut on the Galaxy Watch4 series sometime next month. It brings a seamless experience for Galaxy phone users with simultaneous app downloads sync with your phone, a larger app portfolio and improved watch face designs.Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 Plus is the latest flagship...
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vivo S10 spotted on Geekbench, confirms Dimensity 1100 SoC
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo S10 first leaked a couple of days ago and now the phone can also be found in Geekbench's database with a model number V2121A confirming the Dimensity 1100 SoC.The listing also confirms the 12GB RAM variant. The previous leak also mentioned an 8GB version.vivo S10 Geekbench listingThe listing doesn't reveal much aside from the already known and mentioned specs but it's certainly be signaling a nearing launch or announcement.Source | Via
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Realme's Dizo brings new TWS earphones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme has introduced the Dizo GoPods D and Dizo Wireless earphones during the first product launch of its new sub-brand. The event also saw the announcement of a Beard Trimmer, Hair Dryer and a pair of wired earphones under the Buds brand.The Realme Dizo GoPods D are TWS earphones with 10mm driver and 110ms latency in the dedicated game mode. They weigh just 4.1 grams per bud and if it all sounds familiar, that is because they were previously available as the Realme Buds Q.The company has decided to keep the overall design and shape, but the touch sensor now has a different...
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Google will require new apps on the Play Store to use App Bundles instead of APKs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lines are being drawn in the sand – starting in August, Google will require that new apps listed on its Play Store are published in the Android App Bundle (AAB) format, instead of the APK format that has been a part of the OS since its inception.Why does that matter? Well, right now only the Google Play Store supports App Bundles. That’s right, the Amazon Appstore, which will be the default Android app store on Windows 11 does not. And neither do the third-party app stores that will be natively supported in the upcoming Android 12 update.Google, of course, touts App Bundles as an...
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Oppo Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G launching in India on July 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G introduced in May in China will begin their global rollout this month, starting with India, on July 14.Oppo had also announced the Reno6 Pro+ 5G in May, but there's no word yet on whether it will be launched in India alongside the vanilla and Pro models.The Oppo Reno6 5G is powered by the Dimensity 900 SoC and sports a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen with a punch hole for the 32MP selfie camera and a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric security.Around the back, the Reno6 5G has a 64MP primary camera joined by 8MP ultrawide and...
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Samsung planning to launch Galaxy S21 FE with Exynos chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has reportedly postponed the Galaxy S21 FE launch for the last quarter of the year due to the shortage of chips. The phone was expected to arrive with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chips with limited supply, but according to sources from South Korea, there might be a change of plan.Mae-il Business reports the Galaxy S21 FE will ship with the in-house Exynos chipsets at overseas markets such as Europe and North America.Samsung has been struggling to launch new phones with flagship chips due to production shortage. The 2021 Galaxy Note series was altogether cancelled because of...
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Some Xiaomi TVs and smartphones in India are now 3-6% more expensive
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In some rather unfortunate news for our Indian readers, Xiaomi has confirmed its hiking up the prices for some of its smartphones and TVs by 3-6% starting today July 1. There are two main drivers behind the increased prices with the global chip shortage and increased shipping costs.Due to massive demand-supply mismatch, the majority of components used in smartphones, smart TV, and other electronics gadgets (chipsets, display panels, display drivers, back panels, batteries, etc.) have seen constant upward movement in their prices.While we have tried to absorb the increasing costs,...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G 360-degree video gives us an even clearer look
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] At this point we've seen just about every angle of Samsung's upcoming (in August) Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G but we don't mind another, even more detailed, leak.The latest visuals come from Evan Blass and they're the best kind - 360 degree videos of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G in all four colors - Gold, Olive Green, Black and Purple.The videos showcase the dual-tone front side of the phone, said to house a doubled-in-size 1.9-inch outer display and dual 12MP cameras - regular and ultrawide. There's a USB-C port and loudspeaker on the bottom, capacitive fingerprint scanner and volume...
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T-Mobile launches REVVL V+ 5G with Dimensity 700 for $200
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] T-Mobile is announcing the newest entry to its REVVL family. The US carrier has a lineup of self-branded budget-conscious Android phones and the latest addition is the REVVL V+ 5G. It can be had for $199 with support for T-Mobile’s sub-5 5G networks, but what else does it have?There’s a large 6.82-inch LCD screen with 720p+ resolution. This phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chip paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. There’s also a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charge support (a charging cable and adapter are included in the box). There’s also a...
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Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple AirPods Pro 2 are not coming this year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple brought the AirPods Pro in 2019, but a successor is not coming until 2022, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now claims.In an investor note, he stated that demand for the TWS earphones in 2021 is lower than expected, and Apple had to revise its sales forecast to 70-75 million units from 75-85 million.This isn’t the first time we hear about Apple not rushing with the new Pro buds. Bloomberg previously reported the same for 2022, but fans of the Cupertino company should get their fix with regular AirPods coming this fall.As we already reported, the new Apple AirPods 3 will have a...
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Samsung Galaxy F22 is coming on July 6, design and specs revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy F22 we've been hearing about for a few months will be officially introduced next week - on July 6.This confirmation comes from Samsung's Indian branch as the company set up the Galaxy F22's promo page on its official website, revealing the phone's design and specs.The Samsung Galaxy F22 is built around a 6.4" 90Hz Super AMOLED screen of HD+ resolution, features a 48MP quad camera on its rear panel, and packs a 6,000 mAh battery. The smartphone will come in black color, but there will likely be other color options as well.While Samsung hasn't confirmed the...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic leaks in all its glory, rotating bezel in tow
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier today we heard that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch4 family would have a Classic variant, to join the eponymous Watch4 and the Watch4 Active. Turns out that the device previously known as Watch4 Active could simply be called Watch4 - and we've already seen what it looks like courtesy of some leaked renders.And now it's time for the Galaxy Watch4 Classic to get the same treatment. So here it is in all its "Classic" glory, complete with rotating bezel and two huge buttons on the right.Like the other member(s) of the Watch4 family, the Classic watch will also run Samsung's...
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Samsung Galaxy A03s gets Bluetooth certified on its way to the market
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is working on revamping its entry-level model in the A-series, the one that starts with a zero. The Galaxy A03s has already leaked in some detail back in May, and now it's been spotted at the Bluetooth SIG getting the mandatory Bluetooth certification ahead of its launch, which definitely can't be too far off at this point.The phone will have the model number SM-A037F, and a dual-SIM version (ending in "/DS"). It supports Bluetooth 5.0, and that's the extent of the info we get from the Bluetooth SIG about it.The aforementioned leak from May talked about the handset...
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Realme X2 Pro finally receives update to Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme X2 Pro was a revelation in the 'flagship killer' space when it launched back in October 2019, using the traditional formula of pairing killer specs with a jaw-droppingly low price. And Realme hasn't forgotten it. Not completely, at least.Starting today, the phone is finally receiving a stable update to Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, following some beta testing. The new build is labeled RMX1931_11_F.11, and comes in at 349MB.As usual, the update may be going out in stages, so don't fret if you haven't received the notification yet. It might help to manually check in...
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Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 get major updates improving camera quality
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 are getting a big OTA update with July 2021 security patch from Google. Both OTA updates are rolling out gradually and might take a while before it reaches your market.Screenshot from the changelogThe changelog includes the option to remaster photos automatically. The new feature looks for the optimal resolution, brightness, color and sharpness. It also suggests already optimized images.The stability of the camera app has been improved along with the overall picture quality but no details are given. Face recognition and call quality have...
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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 certified with 67W fast charging, Mi Mix 4 with 120W, Mi CC 1 1 with 33W
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The 3C has certified several upcoming Xiaomi devices and revealed their charging characteristics in the process. Among them are the M2105K81AC and M2105K81C, two variants of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5.The latter version has 5G connectivity, which will make it Xiaomi’s first 5G tablet. And it supports 67W fast wired charging, the most out of any Xiaomi tablet so far. There’s a third model, the 21051182C, which tops out at 33W (a Lite model?).Meanwhile, unconfirmed renders and specs for the tablet have also surfaced. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 will allegedly be powered by the Snapdragon 870...
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Honor's CEO confirms the SD 888+ for the Magic3 series, talks about photography
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In a Global CEO Tech Talk, Honor's boss, George Zhao, revealed several key features of the upcoming Honor Magic3 series. And perhaps the most important one is that both the vanilla Magic3 and the Magic3 Pro will run on the Snapdragon 888+.In addition, the CEO says that the word "magic" in the name has more than one meaning. Firstly, the cameras are optimized to capture the most accurate gold and pink-ish hues in the sky during the so-called "Golden Hour", which is also known as the "Magic Hour". This probably explains the sunset-inspired teaser for the phone too.For those of you...
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Redmi Buds 3 Pro announced as the global version of the Air Dots 3 Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in May, Xiaomi introduced its Redmi AirDots 3 Pro for the Chinese market and now the TWS earbuds are official for the rest of the world as the Redmi Buds 3 Pro. Pricing is set at $60 though a limited-time promotion gets it down to $40 before shipping.Redmi Buds 3 ProThe specs on the Buds 3 Pro are identical to the Air Dots 3 Pro which entails 9mm drivers and 3-mics for noise cancelation and voice pickup. ANC on these is claimed to block out 35dB of outside noise while connectivity happens over Bluetooth 5.2 with simultaneous connection to two devices at once. Battery life...
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Apple's MagSafe power pack handled, can be reverse-charged by an iPhone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple’s $99 MagSafe battery pack has already reached its first customers, one of whom, Steven Russel, posted photos and first impressions of the device.Apple MagSafe battery pack on an iPhone with a white silicone caseIt’s made out of hard plastic and is somewhat chunky. If you have plug a 20W adapter (or more) directly to the Battery Pack, it will be able to charge the MagSafe pack and the phone simultaneously.With brown and blue silicone cases • No caseThe pack sends 15W of power wirelessly to the phone while it's connected and just 5W while used portably....
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Redmi Note 10T 5G arrives in India, sales begin July 26
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi announced the Redmi Note 10 5G back in March, and later in May, another sub-brand, Poco, introduced the Poco M3 Pro 5G, which is just a rebranded Redmi Note 10 5G with a different design. Then in June, we got the Redmi Note 10T 5G, which is a rebadged Note 10 5G carrying a "T" in the moniker.The Poco M3 Pro 5G arrived in India earlier last month, and today, the Redmi Note 10T 5G made its debut in the Asian country. One might wonder what could've been the rationale behind launching the same phone in the same market with the same memory options at the same...
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Bixby confirms August 11 is the date of the next Galaxy Unpacked event
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's huge Unpacked event is happening and it's happening on August 11. Numerous rumors have pointed at that date, Samsung itself confirmed it accidentally before pulling it, and even the teaser for the event leaked.. And now Bixby is openly admitting the date is real.When you ask Bixby when the next Unpacked is, you get an answer in Morse Code. When you run the code - "._ .._ __. .._ ... _ .____ .____" through a Morse Code Translator you get 'AUGUST11' - geeky.Ask Bixby to tell you when's the next Unpacked and you get Morse CodeWe all know what Samsung will unveil at the...
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Nothing ear (1) to have 24-hour battery life with ANC on
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing is launching its ear (1) TWS earphones next Tuesday, and Carl Pei, the company CEO, has revealed some juicy details. The audio wearables will come with a semi-transparent case that will have a 570 mAh battery and will support wired fast charging, as well as wireless.The battery life will be good enough for 24 hours of music with ANC or 36 hours without the noise cancellation, and a quick 10-minute charge will suffice for 6 to 8 hours of playback.The case and the earphones will have transparent elements, and Pei revealed during the interview it was extremely hard to pull...
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More Huawei P50 Pro camera details revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei is expected to bring the P50 series on July 29, and zooming in on one of the teaser videos has now revealed key specifications of P50 Pro's camera setup. The writing next to the camera says VARIO-SUMMILUX-H1:1.8-3.4/18-125ASPH which matches the apertures and focal lengths of the P40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro.Huawei Mate 40 ProThis means the telephoto cam will offer 5x zoom, while the ultra-wide-angle cam will have an 18mm equivalent.Huawei P50 with Leica lenses (18mm f/1.8 ultra wide and 125mm, f/3.4 periscope)However those numbers only reveal the apertures and focal...
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Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 prices leak through European retailers, Dbrand shows off Fold3 skins
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s stilted teaser campaign for the upcoming foldable flagships leaks more often than it gets posted on purpose. The latest tear in the veal of secrecy comes from European retailers, which already list the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, as well as Dbrand, which has brand new skins ready for the Fold.LamdaTek seemingly has Z Fol3 units on hand in Phantom Green, Phantom Silver and Phantom Black. There are two versions, one with 256 GB and one with 512 GB storage.The former is listed at €2,038.63 with VAT, which is around £1,765. A different retailer has it at £1726.50 with VAT. The...
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Sony clarifies: the Xperia 1 III will get at least two Android updates
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony representatives reached out to us to set the record straight on the expected software support for the Xperia 1 III flagship. The company plans to deliver at least two Android OS updates to the Mark 3 flagship.That’s a lot better than the single OS update that Sony Netherlands was claiming. And yes, the statement is worded defensively, but that’s to cover unforeseen circumstances.We have to point out that the Sony Xperia 1 III will launch in August in the US and in Europe with Android 11 pre-installed. Google’s schedule shows that Android 12 will reach “platform stability”...
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Oppo Reno6 Z specs listed on company's site day before announcement
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo will introduce its Reno6 Z tomorrow in Thailand but a day before the launch we stumbled upon the device’s official specs on Oppo’s Thai website. These confirm past rumors including a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch-hole cutout for the 32MP selfie shooter in the top left corner.The device features Oppo’s signature Reno Glow design with Stellar Black and Aurora colorways. The back comes with a rectangular camera cutout for the 64MP main cam which is backed by an 8MP ultrawide snapper and 2MP macro cam. The phone will support 4K...
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Realme GT Master Explorer Edition white color variant appears in official images
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme will introduce the GT Master Series tomorrow, which is said to include two smartphones - GT Master Edition and GT Master Explorer Edition. Recently leaked renders of the latter showed us the smartphone's travel-inspired design in two colors, and today we are looking at its white-colored variant, which reminds us of the Oppo Reno4 Pro's Silk White model.These images were posted by a couple of Realme officials on Weibo, and while they didn't share the phone's specs sheet, the company's CMO, Mr. Xu Qi Chase, did confirm that the rear panel of this white version is covered with AG...
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Nokia G50 5G shows up at British retailers with a lower price than the Nokia X10
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in April HMD Global unveiled the Nokia X-series with a couple of 5G-enabled mid-rangers and the Nokia G-series and more affordable LTE-only models. But there’s no hard 4G/5G divide between the G and X series, apparently, as British retailers have started listing a Nokia G50 with 5G connectivity.LambdaTek lists two colorways, Blue and Sand, both dual SIM phones with a 4/64 GB memory configuration. They are priced £217.52 with VAT included, that converts to about €250/$300. That falls between the Nokia X10 (€310) and the Nokia G20 (€160).MoreComputers undercuts that price a...
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Honor posts a new Magic3 teaser video, this one focuses on the back
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Honor Magic3 series will be unveiled on August 12 with at least two attention-grabbing features – these will be some of the first devices to be powered by the new Snapdragon 888+ chipset and that curious-looking camera. The latest teaser video posted by Honor earlier today offers an extra close look at the camera: And here’s the video from yesterday that showed the Magic3 from the front. The display features an OLED panel with 2.5D curved glass and a dual selfie camera. There will allegedly be a Pro model with an under display camera, but that is not shown in the promo. ...
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iQOO 8 naming and key specs surface
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday brought news of the upcoming iQOO 8 flagship which will likely debut as the first Snapdragon 888 Plus phone on August 4. Now, we get more confirmation on the device’s name as well as some of its key specs thanks to several tips from China.iQOO 8 posterNoted tipster @WhyLab shared an image of an iQOO 8 poster complete with FlashCharge branding. In related news DigitalChatStation also confirmed the upcoming phone’s name and V2141A model number. The tipster also shared some key specs directly from the phone’s About section.iQOO 8 about section and specsWe...
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Google Pixel 4 XL receives extra year of warranty due to battery issues
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google’s Pixel phones have had their fair share of hardware issues and the Pixel 4 XL is now getting a warranty extension after countless user reports of significant battery drainage and other power-related problems. Pixel 4XL owners in the US, Singapore, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan are eligible for a one-year warranty extension that covers battery replacements on affected units.Users who experience random restarts and shutdowns, significant battery drainage or have devices that fail to turn on can file a warranty claim via Google’s support page. Google warns users that it may charge...
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event's teaser leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Unpacked event is taking place next month and now we even get to see the first teaser for it ahead of schedule. A short GIF image reveals the tag line for the event and hints at what we are about to see.The event will be taglined "Get Ready to Unfold” and if that wasn't clear the short clip shows light dancing as it is coming from inside a foldable phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 are coming at 2 PM GMT / 10 AM EST / 7.30 PM IST on August 11. The Galaxy Z Flip3 will be the latest clamshell smartphone by Samsung, and it will have a bigger...
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Oppo Watch 2 will be unveiled on July 27
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo launched its first smartwatch called Oppo Watch last year, and the company will introduce its successor dubbed Oppo Watch 2 next week - on July 27.Oppo is yet to divulge anything about the Watch 2, but the smartwatch is already listed on Chinese online retailer JD.com's website, revealing the Watch 2's design and color options. It also tells us that the wearable will come with an Apollo 4s chip, camera control, and gaming mode. Although it's unclear what exactly a gaming mode on a smartwatch will do.Previously leaked specs tell us that the Oppo Watch 2 will have a...
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Maimang 10 SE 5G is official, arrives without Huawei branding
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei has dropped Honor from its roster to save the team its troubles with US companies, and now another brand has separated - the China-only Maimang. The now-independent entity did not wait one bit and has already launched its new midranger, called Maimang 10 SE 5G, with a Snapdragon 480 5G chipset.The phone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage and a trio of cameras on the back, lined up on a square island. The setup brings 13MP f/1.8 main + 2 MP f/2.4 + 2 MP f/2.4 shooters, while the selfie snapper is 8MP with an f/2.0 aperture in front.The front-facing camera is mounted on...
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 will support both Bixby and the Google Assista
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The upcoming Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic will be the first Samsung watches to run Google’s wrist-worn OS in a long time. And you know what that means – Google services and apps will be on board, the ones that were missing from the Tizen watches.This does include the Google Assistant, according to leakster Snoopy. Google tends to offer its products wholesale – if a maker wants access to the Play Store, they have to install the Google apps too (which often leads to duplication).And even though Samsung struck some kind of special deal with Google, which allowed it to customize Wear...
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Honor Magic3 appears on AnTuTu, revealing key specs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Honor Magic3 arriving on August 12 was spotted on Geekbench yesterday with a Snapdragon 888+ SoC, 8GB RAM, and Android 11. Now it has appeared on AnTuTu as well, but with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and a few more specs.The benchmark database reveals that the Magic3 will have 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage onboard and its screen will have a 120Hz refresh rate. However, it doesn't mention the panel's type, resolution, or diagonal.Talking about the performance, the Magic3 scored 749,223 points in AnTuTu's test, which is less than what the Snapdragon 888-powered smartphones achieved in our tests....
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Lenovo P12 Pro with Snapdragon 855 chipset appears on the Google Play Console
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A month ago Lenovo launched the Yoga Tab 13, Yoga Tab 11 and Tab P11 Plus with global availability. Now clues have appeared of another slate, a sequel to the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro from last year. Unlike the first three, which have IPS LCDs, the P11 Pro has an 11.5” OLED display. However, despite its “Pro” moniker it is powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 730G chipset. The P11 Plus is no powerhouse either, packing a Helio G90T.The Lenovo P12 Pro (TB-Q706F) was spotted on the Google Play Console and is getting a major performance upgrade with a Snapdragon 855 (or possibly an 860). It’s not...
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Oppo announces its second-gen under-display camera technology
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Today Oppo introduced its new under-display camera technology, two years after building its first working prototype. The company worked a lot to improve the quality of the screen on top and the image quality of the camera itself, resulting in product far more suited for comercial products. The panel is developed jointly with BOE, one of the major display manufacturers in China. The companies developed an innovative pixel geometry that shrinks the size of every pixel in the area over the camera lens, reaching 400ppi. Oppo also has replaced the traditional screen wiring with a new...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic leaks yet again in detailed renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The upcoming Galaxy Watch4 series from Samsung has leaked thoroughly in leaks thus far and the latest one comes from @evleaks. It shows the Watch4 Classic model in black and white and we can see both the watch face side with its rotating bezel as well as the rear which houses the health-tracking sensors.SGW4C pic.twitter.com/mJEb7rFlRF— Evan (@evleaks) August 3, 2021 Watch4 Classic is expected to bring Gorilla Glass DX/DX+ protected display, Exynos W920 chipset and One UI Watch on top of Wear OS. Other expected features include MIL-STD-810G certification, 5ATM water resistance, heart...
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Honor X20 is coming on August 12, design and key specs confirmed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor unveiled the X20 SE in June, and it will add another member to the X20 lineup on August 12, dubbed Honor X20.In addition to announcing the event date, Honor also posted an image on Weibo confirming the X20's design - it has a 64MP triple camera on the back, with the screen having a pill-shaped hole in the upper-left corner.The X20 will come in at least two colors, and we can also see the smartphone has a fingerprint reader on its right-side frame joined by the volume rocker, suggesting it will pack an LCD panel. But then we've seen smartphones with AMOLED screens and...
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Xiaomi confirms Mi Mix 4 will launch on August 10, check out the under display camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This morning, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Mi Mix 4 will be launched on August 10 in China. The company posted a teaser to its Weibo page with the save-the-date. The event will take place next Tuesday and 7:30PM local time.Source: Xiaomi via WeiboSadly, the teaser does not include any photos of the hardware. Recent TENAA filings revealed the device will come with model number 2106118C and equips 8/12GB of RAM with up to 256GB of internal storage.In related news, a video posted by Digital Chat Station on Weibo shows the alleged display panel for the Xiaomi Mi MIx...
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WhatsApp gets “View Once” photos and videos
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Today, WhatsApp is rolling out a new disappearing feature for photos and videos. Users can send ‘View Once’ photos and videos through the messaging app, and the recipient will only see it once.The feature was actually being tested as early as late June.For example, you might send a View Once a photo of some new clothes you’re trying on at a store, a quick reaction to a moment in time, or something sensitive like a Wi-Fi password.The way it works feels a lot like it does on Instagram. The recipient needs to tap the “Photo” or “Video” button to see the image or video. Once...
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 full specs leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] At its grand August 11 event, Samsung will launch many things, including two new foldable smartphones, two new smartwatches, and the Galaxy Buds2. The new earbuds have been leaking like crazy lately, and after finding out what they're going to cost, today's leak brings us their full specs sheet.If you take into account the fact that leaked renders of the buds (like the ones below) have also been outed countless times, correct us if we're wrong, but we think this means Samsung has literally nothing left to announce next week - at least on the Buds2 front.Anyway, here go the specs....
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 Indian prices leak
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Sony Xperia 5 III review
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Apple updates Mac Pro graphics options with AMD RDNA 2 cards
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple today updated the graphics card options for its Mac Pro workstation computer. The company has introduced AMD's latest generation RDNA 2 based graphics cards, replacing the previous Vega II offerings.The Mac Pro will now offer users a choice of either a Radeon Pro W6900X, a Radeon Pro W6800X, or a Radeon Pro 6800X Duo in addition to the existing 580X, W5500X, and W5700X options.The Radeon Pro W6900X is the flagship single GPU option. Based on the Radeon RX 6900XT gaming GPU, the Radeon Pro W6900X features the same 80 compute units, 5120 stream processors, and a slightly lower...
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Realme reaches 100 million users, GT series to launch in India on August 18
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After introducing its new MagDart ecosystem, Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth shared that the brand now encompasses over 100 million users globally. An estimated 50 million of Realme’s users are from India making it the brand’s number one market.In related news, the latest episode of #AskMadhav revealed Realme GT series will launch on August 18 in India. The lineup will include the Realme GT 5G, GT Neo, GT Master Edition and GT Master Explorer Edition.An exclusive report from India Today Tech suggest a starting price of around INR 30,000 ($404) for the GT series. We’ll...
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The Motorola Edge S Pro will be unveiled on Thursday, an Edge 20 Pro for China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday, Motorola revealed that there is a new smartphone coming on August 5 (Thursday) and that it will have a new brand spokesperson for China. This info was posted from a Motorola Edge S Pro, a model that hasn’t been announced yet, leading to predictable speculation.Motorola will unveil the Edge S Pro in China on August 5 (Thursday)Now the company has made it official and has sent out press invites. This will be Motorola’s thinnest and lightest 5G phone yet (6.99 mm and 163g, according to a teaser). How does it relate to the recently unveiled Motorola Edge 20 series? The...
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Spotify is testing Plus - a cheap ad-supported subscription with unlimited skips
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Spotify is quietly testing a new, more affordable subscription dubbed Spotify Plus. It’s undergoing A/B testing with only some users reporting that they’ve gotten an offer to try it and then the offer comes with a different price tags. The streaming service is clearly trying to feel out the best price for Plus.Some users saw Spotify Plus as a $1 a month service, a tenth of the $10/mo price for the Premium tier. However, Plus is a mix between Free and Premium – well, it’s mostly the Free tier with some restrictions lifted.For context, the Free tier lets you listen to any album, but...
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Honor Magic 3 shown in video teaser, also appears in Geekbench listing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In the latest Honor Magic 3 news, the device appeared in an official teaser showcasing its display and cooling solution. The short clip shows the waterfall screen which houses a pill-shaped cutout for the dual selfie cameras. We are also shown an animation of the cooling system which will be tasked with keeping the Snapdragon 888 Plus in check. In related news, the Magic 3 was also spotted in a Geekbench 4 listing bearing the ELZ-AN10 model number. The device managed a 3,556-point single-core score and 10,257-points in the multi-core department. We can also spot 8GB RAM while the...
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Xiaomi CEO confirms August 10 launch for new smartphones and tablets
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday brought news of Xiaomi’s rise to number 338 on the Fortune 500 list and today CEO Lei Jun confirmed he will hold his annual speech event on August 10. Lei Jun also confirmed that next week’s keynote will also bring more details on the next smartphone and tablet offerings from the brand.Lei Jun annual talk posterThe event will mark the first time in three years with a new Xiaomi tablet. We’ve heard ample recent rumors suggesting a trio of Mi Pads. The Mi Pad 5 series could be joined by the long rumored Mi Mix 4. MIUI 13 may also be detailed at the event which makes quite...
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Honor Tab V7 Pro to come with stylus and magnetic keyboard support
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor has already revealed a tablet named V7 Pro is incoming on August 12, and today the company revealed more details about it. According to the latest teaser, the slate will have stylus support and will work with a magnetic cover keyboard.Honor Tab V7 ProThe predecessor Honor V6 also worked with a stylus and we suspect it might be the very same. What is different with the upcoming V7 Pro is the keyboard will be with a different design - it will have a thick element in the middle, likely with a battery tucked in it that will charge the tablet wirelessly or through the...
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Realme unveils the MagDart ecosystem: 50W and 15W chargers, power bank and more
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme unveiled a whole ecosystem with the introduction of MagDart. It is primarily a system to charge your phone, but it does enable some other features as well. You may have heard about the Realme Flash phone, but that is just a concept device used to demo the system.The Realme Flash concept phone • A peek at the MagDart hardware inside the phoneInstead, the first phone that users will be able to charge with MagDart is one you may already have – the Realme GT. The company will release a case that adds wireless charging to the GT (which it doesn’t have natively), specifically...
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Xiaomi unveils RedmiBook 15 Pro and e-Learning Edition for India with 11th gen Intel CPUs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi unveiled a pair of Intel-powered laptops for the Indian market. The RedmiBook 15 Pro is the higher end model with an 11th generation Intel H-series processor, the other model is made especially for students, the RedmiBook e-Learning Edition. Note that the Pro is different form the one we saw in China earlier this year.RedmiBook 15 ProThis is a 15.6” laptop with a 1080p display and a polycarbonate body that has a brushed metallic finish. This allows it to be fairly thin and light, 19.9 mm and 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs). With its 46 WHr battery, this laptop can go 10 hours on a single...
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Apple Music now available on the Sony PlayStation 5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple today released the Apple Music app on the Sony PlayStation 5 console. This makes the PS5 the first console to get Apple Music support, after it was rumored earlier this month that the service might be coming to consoles soon.With the new app, PlayStation 5 users will have access to all the Apple Music content, including over 90 million songs, thousands of curated playlists, music videos in 4K, and Apple Music Radio.Apple Music integrates neatly within the PlayStation 5 UI. It can be accessed through the Control Center by pressing the PS button on the DualSense controller....
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Microsoft revenues rise by 22% in Q3 led by Intelligent Cloud services
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The latest earnings report from Microsoft reveals $45.3 billion in revenues for the FY22 Q1 period which encompasses July 1 to September 30. The figure represents a 22% jump compared to last year’s performance and is accompanied by a 27% rise in operating income which totaled $20.2 billion.Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud segment raked in $17 billion in revenues, followed by the Productivity and Business Processes which reported $15 billion in revenues. Server products and cloud services saw a 35% rise in revenues while Azure grew by an even more impressive 50%. More Personal Computing...
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Redmi Note 11 (or Poco M4 Pro 5G) spotted at Geekbench with a Dimensity 810 chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] TENAA published details of a new Xiaomi phone – model number 21091116AC – and now the first Geekbench result is out. Is this the Redmi Note 11? The Poco M4 Pro? The model number has been associated with both, but we’ll get to that.The chipset (MT6833P) should be the Dimensity 810, which was announced alongside the 920. This 6 nm chip has two Cortex-A76 cores running at 2.4 GHz and six A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, which matches the data from Geekbench. There is also a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and a 5G modem (sub-6 GHz) on board. This matches up with rumors about the vanilla Redmi Note...
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The DJI Action 2 is a tiny action camera made big by its multitude of accessories and mods
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] DJI unveiled the Action camera back in 2019 and since then its focus has been mostly on drones, gimbal cameras and such. Finally, it is time for a sequel – meet the DJI Action 2, which is quite different from the original in terms of looks and how it works.First off, the camera itself is a small, square-shaped thing. It measures 39 x 39 x 22.3 mm and weighs 56g (1.53 x 1.53 x 0.88 in, 2 oz), the exterior is made out of aluminum alloy. Unlike the GoPro Session cams, however, this one has a fully-functioning 1.76” touchscreen with 446 x 424 px resolution and 500 nits of...
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Oppo A54s launched with Helio G35, 5,000 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo introduced the A54 in March, followed it up with a 5G version, and now we get the A54s. The smartphone is listed on Oppo UK's website and was briefly shown on Amazon Italy.Oppo A54s (image: Oppo)Oppo A54s packs a 6.52" HD+ 60Hz LCD, with the notch housing an 8MP selfie shooter. The triple camera system on the back consists of a 50MP primary, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro units. MediaTek's Helio G35 sits at the helm aided by 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.Keeping the entire package up and running is a 5,000 mAh battery with Super VOOC charging support. The Oppo A54s draws power...
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DJI Mavic 3 drone with 4/3" main camera and 12 MP tele camera leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] DJI will soon introduce two Mavic 3 drones and WinFuture scooped up the specs and images early. A sequel to the DJI Action camera is also coming with a modular design. The company had three events on the calendar – October 20 brought the Ronin 4D, there’s an event for later today and one for November 5. That last one is when the drones are getting unveiled.Update: The camera is official, here are the official details.DJI Mavic 3 and 3 CineHere is an early look at the DJI Mavic 3 and the Cine version. They are mostly the same in that they both feature dual cameras – one wide and...
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ARM's next-generation GPU to provide 30% better performance than Mali-G710
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] During a developer summit, ARM's senior technical director of the company's machine learning business talked about the flagship GPU that should launch in 2022. The name of the GPU wasn't confirmed but we were promised a big improvement over the Mali-G710 to the tune of 30%.In addition to the 30% jump in raw computing power, the GPU is said to be more efficient for machine learning-related tasks and will feature FP32 4.7 times greater than the Mali-G76. It's important to note that the current Mali-G710 GPU brought about 35% jump in computing power compared to its predecessor.In a...
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Redmi Note 11 appears on TENAA with 6.6" display, 4,900 mAh battery and 16 MP camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi’s official Weibo account continues to tease features for the Redmi Note 11 series (mostly focusing on the Pro), there are other sources of information - like TENAA, which certified a phone that according to Digital Chat Station is the vanilla model.The Redmi Note 11 has a 6.6” 1,080 x 2,400 px display (20:9). The TENAA listing says it is an OLED, though DCS claims that this is a mistake and that the phone is really equipped with an LCD (the Pro model is confirmed to have an OLED panel, though). Also, the fingerprint reader is not behind the display, but on the side of the phone,...
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Huawei launches Watch Fit Mini in Europe with a 1.47” AMOLED screen
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei keeps expanding its wearable portfolio, with the latest addition being the Watch Fit Mini. It has a rectangular screen, but the body is slightly taller and narrower, as well as lighter than any other Watch Fit wearable so far.The Mini variant has a smaller screen, lighter body, but retains all the features from its bigger sibling, as well as long battery life and physical button on the side.The rectangular display is a 1.47” AMOLED with support for touch and slide gestures. The resolution is 368 x 194 pixels, which is 282 ppi. The body weighs 20 grams and there are three...
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The 3rd generation Oura Smart Ring brings new features and sensors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oura's Smart Ring just got a third version with new sensors and features. The most notable ones are the continuous heart tracking throughout the day thanks to the new optical heart rate sensor. The previous model only tracked your heart rate at night when you sleep. A monthly subscription plan for $6.99 is also available but those who pre-order will get six months for free.The subscription, isn't mandatory, but provides daily insights, personalized recommendations, and educational videos and audio.The ring now employs seven health-tracking sensors including blood oxygen, but that...
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One UI 4 beta coming to Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Shortly after giving us a detailed look at One UI 4 via official promo videos Samsung announced via its Members forum that it's bringing One UI 4 open beta to its Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. Users of the two most recent Samsung foldables will soon be able to install the beta on their devices and test out all the new features it brings.Samsung One UI 4 beta posters for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 (images: Samsung)The initial rollout will be limited to South Korea and will gradually expand to other markets. Those who want to participate in the open beta will have to register with...
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Google's parent company reports solid Q3 results
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Alphabet just released its quarterly financial report, and the results are better than expected by analysts. Yearly sales rose 41% to $65.1 billion, while profit between July and September was nearly $19 billion (or $27.99 per share), beating expectations of $24.08 per share. Q3 2020 (in $ million) Q3 2021 (in $ million) Change Revenue 46.173 65.118 41% Income 11.247 18.936 68% The biggest chunk of income comes from Google advertising, with $53.1 billion brought in by the division that includes...
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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro get all advertised features with the latest software update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro introduced last week will start shipping tomorrow, and once you are done setting up yours, you'll have to install a software update on your smartphone to get all the advertised features, including Magic Eraser.The new build comes with firmware version SD1A.210817.036.A8 for Verizon customers and SD1A.210817.036 for the rest. The update will be downloaded automatically in the background once the device setup is complete, but if it doesn't, you can try checking for it manually by navigating to the phone's Settings > System > System update menu.Google...
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WhatsApp history can be transferred from an iPhone to any phone launching with Android 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] For a short while you've been able to transfer your WhatsApp history from an iPhone to a Samsung device, and now this capability is being extended to all Google Pixels too.Not just that, however - Google is announcing that any phone launching with Android 12 will be able to do the same. So, in a few months, it won't be limited to just Samsung and Google devices.The transfer works in a rather simple manner. Take the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro. All you need is a Lightning to USB-C cable. You connect your Pixel to your iPhone with it, and then, when prompted during the initial setup of...
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Samsung releases One UI 4 promo videos, reveals the skin is headed to laptops
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Today Samsung has released two official promo videos for its upcoming Android skin, One UI 4. Beta versions of this have been available publicly for a while in a few countries, and we're already at beta 3 so far. The final build is expected to be out sometime in the next few weeks, so it doesn't surprise us that Samsung would make such videos to hype up its skin.The first video starts by focusing on the evolution of the skin since One UI 2, going through some user feedback - which brings us to the main claim, that is One UI 4 being made according to users' wishes. Customizability plays a...
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Adobe brings Photoshop to the browser, RAW support to the iPad
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Adobe kicked off its Max conference with updates to its entire suite of apps.One of the biggest announcements is Photoshop for the web browser. It's a web version of Photoshop with limited editing support, meant for collaborative work. You can store PSDs to the cloud, share a link to collaborators and review and comment in a new commenting panel that will sync with Photoshop on desktop.Photoshop on the iPad got a huge update. It now supports RAW files from the entire Adobe Camera RAW list, as well as Apple ProRAW files from the iPhone 12 and 13. Other features such as Sky...
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Palm’s latest product is a pair of TWS earbuds called Buds Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Over three years ago TCL resurrected the once prominent Palm brand with the Palm phone. Today the new Palm brand is bringing in a new addition to its portfolio in the form of wireless earbuds dubbed Palm Buds Pro. These offer in ear fit with silicone tips, ANC with three microphones on each bud and over 24 hours of listening with the charging case.Palm Buds Pro key features (images: Palm)Palm Buds Pro come with 10mm drivers and support fast pairing over Bluetooth as well as multi-device pairing. There’s an ambient mode that lets in outside noises as well as environmental...
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Oppo Reno7 Pro passes through 3C, charging speed confirmed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo's Reno series typically gets updated twice per year, which means there's always a new member on the horizon. If history is any indication the Reno7 series will arrive sometime between November and December and a new certification of the Reno7 Pro suggests that may well be the case.The 3C certification itself doesn't give out any intel - it just confirms the 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging, which is a given for mid-range and premium Oppo phones for a couple of generations now.Previously the rumors suggest that the phone would run again on the Dimensity 1200 SoC, although the...
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Four new Snapdragon chipsets unveiled for mid-range and entry-level phones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm just unveiled four new chipsets – well, two new chipsets and two Plus versions of current chips. The focus is mostly on 5G connectivity, though there is a new option for 4G-only needs. Also, three out of the four leverage a modern (but not overly expensive) 6 nm node.Snapdragon 778G+The original Snapdragon 778G proved to be quite popular among the more premium breed of mid-rangers and we suspect this new chip will be even more so. As before, it is fabbed on a 6 nm process, though it has been refined to allow for higher clock speeds.The Kryo 670 Prime core now runs at 2.5...
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Next Apple iPhone SE to come in 2022 with 4.7-inch display and 5G
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It appears the next iPhone SE will retain the iPhone 8 's base of a 4.7-inch LCD but add 5G when it arrives in early 2022.This report comes from industry insider Ross Young and seemingly disproves the recent report that the next iPhone SE will adopt the iPhone XR design and LCD size.Adding 5G to the next SE will provide the current fastest network speeds to the cheapest iPhone line and will most likely be popular with Apple consumers.The iPhone SE is expected to outgrow its diminutive 4.7-inch size in 2024 with a 5.7-6.1-inch LCD with a punch hole, instead of a notch.We...
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OnePlus introduces Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus has its latest limtied edition smartphone dubbed Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition. It will have the same internals as the regular Nord 2 5G, down to the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, but its back will be glowing in the dark, and it will have a theme filled to the brim with Pac-Man references. The smartphone's design is yet to be unveiled, but you can already compete to win the phone, a pair of Buds Z or early access vouchers from the OnePlus store. All it takes is to visit the company website (or head to the Source link at the bottom of this article), play the classic Pac-Man game and...
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Oppo Find X4 rumored to feature 125W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo’s Find X3 Pro “only” supports up to 65W wired charging but it seems its successor will offer a sizeable upgrade. Well-known leakster Digital Chat Station claims that Oppo will bring 125W speeds with the Find X4 series. Other than that we don’t have much info regarding the rest of the spec sheet on the Find X4 series. We expect Oppo to bring the latest Qualcomm flagship chipset – Snapdragon 898 which is expected to be unveiled on November 30. Oppo’s Find X series usually get refreshed in March which leaves plenty of time for more leaks to fill us in on what’s in store. Source...
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Infinix Note 11S is official with 5,000 mAh battery and 33W fast charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] An unknown Infinix smartphone leaked last month, and today the mystery was finally unveiled. The device has launched in Thailand under the name Infinix Note 11S. The chipset of the Note 11S is Helio G96 and it comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage out of the box. The front has a 6.95” LCD with FullHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, as well as a 180 Hz touch sampling rate. The camera island on the back has five circles, but only three cameras and one LED flash - the last one is there for decoration. The main cam has a 50MP sensor, while the other two are both 2MP - one for depth...
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Snapdragon 898-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ pops up on Geekbench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in September, a vivo phone with the upcoming Snapdragon 898 ran Geekbench, but that early result seemed hobbled by low clock speeds. Now Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8+ has had a go and the result is looking better, though possibly still not fully final yet. The run was done by the Samsung SM-X808U – decoding the model number suggests this is the Tab S8+ with 5G for the US. It was equipped with 8 GB of RAM and was running Android 12 (not 12L by the looks of it, but that may be a wrong identification by the benchmark). The score shows 1,211 points on single-core and 3,193 points on...
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Leakster: the Xiaomi 12 will have an improved 50MP camera, 100W fast charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Snapdragon 888 was unveiled at the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020, its successor is coming at this year’s event that starts on November 30. Last year Xiaomi was among the first to announce an 888-powered phone (not even a month later) and this year it is expected to do the same. You can see where this is going. The Xiaomi 12 is expected to be the first Snapdragon 898 phone and to launch before the end of the year. According to leakster Digital Chat Station, the vanilla model will supports 100W fast charging – not 120W like we’ve seen on the Mi 10 Ultra and Mi 11T Pro (among other...
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Samsung to launch Galaxy S21 FE on January 4, Galaxy S22 series on February 8
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to a new report by Jon Prosser, Samsung is looking to host two Unpacked events early next year. The first one will take place on January 4 and will be centered around the long-rumored Galaxy S21 FE. The second event is apparently taking place a month later on February 8 and will bring us the Galaxy S22 series. While Samsung is “investigating” my S22 Ultra leak…EXCLUSIVE ????Unpacked event for S21 FEJanuary 4, 2022No pre-order periodAvailable January 11, 2022Unpacked event for S22 lineupFebruary 8, 2022 @ 10:00am ETPre-orders begin same day (2/8)Available February 18, 2022????...
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Motorola next flagship will be called Moto Edge X
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola is rumored to bring a Snapdragon 898-powered flagship by the end of 2021, and now we get to know how the phone’s name. According to the General Manager of the Mobile Business at Lenovo China, the new device will be known as Moto Edge X, and it will be “infinitely powerful” and people are right to be “full of expectations”. The Moto Edge X is coming as a natural successor to the Moto Edge S, the current flagship of Motorola. It is unusual to call a Snapdragon 870-powered phone that, but we haven’t seen a true flagship from the Lenovo-owned brand since H1 2020 when the...
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Huawei Freebuds Lipstick review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei brought its nova 9 smartphone to Europe last month and brought a new Watch GT3, and new TWS earphones called Huawei Freebuds Lipstick alongside it. The audio accessory comes with a striking new design that truly resembles lipstick, and we got a pair to test whether there is more to it than cool looks. Cosmetics stores have hundreds of colors of lipstick but Huawei is offering the earphones in only one shade, which is somewhere between Rojo and Cornell (yes, these are real shades of red). On the inside, the earphones are just like the Freebuds 4 - open ear design, a standard...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 44
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Week 43 saw little in terms of new hardware announcements, but there are still plenty of changes in our trending chart. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Pro still take the first two spots, but the third placed Sony Xperia Pro-I has lost a lot of steam and has dropped off the chart entirely. In its place we have the Samsung Galaxy A52s, which has gained whopping 6 places. The Google Pixel 6 Pro has climbed to fourth, overtaking the Redmi Note 11, while the upcoming Poco M4 Pro is already the sixth most popular phone in our database. We then have the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, followed by...
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Week 44 in review: Galaxy S22 enters mass production, USB-C iPhone on sale
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Another week down, let's recap. The Galaxy S22 and S22+ have reportedly entered into mass production and we saw detailed renders of the pair, based on early information. They'll look quite similar to their predecessors, only be smaller in stature, thanks to reduced screens - 6.06-inch and 6.55-inch for the S22 and S22+, respectively. That's down from the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch of the S21 and S21+. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is also in production and we even saw the first live images of the phone this week. It looks a lot like a Galaxy Note20 Ultra, only with a matte black finish. It has an S Pen...
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Flashback: iPod touch - the almost iPhone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple changed the portable music player world in 2001 with the launch of the original iPod. It wasn’t the first portable MP3 player by a long shot – Internet folklore still remembers early criticism like this post on Slashdot (by CmdrTaco himself): “No wireless. Less space than a nomad. Lame.” “Nomad” refers refers to Creative’s Nomad series of portable MP3 players. The Nomad Jukebox, the latest entry in the series at the time, had just come out in late 2000 and had 6GB of storage – one more than the iPod. Anyway, today’s story isn’t about these two, but about an important Apple product...
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Weekly poll: do you still want depth and macro cameras on your phones?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back when the HTC One (M8) added a second camera on its back – used to calculate distances using the parallax effect, better known today as a depth camera – it was an innovative new feature. But things quickly turned cynical. We’ve always known that tech companies love to advertise large numbers. Sometimes (quite often, in fact), those large numbers don’t make a lot of sense, but it has been decades and engineers still haven’t been able to get the marketing department under control. This is how we got to today where depth cameras are added as a +1. If a phone has only two cameras, wide...
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Weekly poll results: the Sony Xperia Pro-I is well received, but not everyone needs a professional phone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While the meaning of “Pro” has been watered down over the years, people still believe there is a place for truly professional smartphones like the Sony Xperia Pro-I. It’s not a phone for everyone, that’s clear enough in last week’s poll. But it wasn’t meant to be, it is aimed at a particular subset of professions – vloggers, along with anyone who would benefit from high-quality 4K 120 fps video. You may think that $1,800/€1,800 is pricey, but the Pro-I is meant to slot in between regular smartphones and professional cameras (now those are really pricey). Okay, chances are that...
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Some Google Pixel phones are randomly calling people on their contact list
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Let's be honest here, Google's Pixel phones are sort of infamous for experiencing issues. It's actually become a bit of a meme within the industry and a self-fulfilling prophecy in recent years, though definitely for good reasons. The shiny new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are no exception either. It didn't take long after their launch for the first reports of green screen tint, flickering and punch hole weirdness to start pouring in. Now in a fairly new and still very much developing situation some users have been reporting that their Pixel phones are randomly placing calls to people in the...
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Honor 50 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just as we welcomed the Honor 50 series in Europe we get to add the Honor 50 to our review queue. This is the better of a pair of Honor 50 devices, the other one being the Lite model, both of which have official Google Play Services support out of the box. Let's get the unboxing out of the way and we'll go over the Honor 50 highlights. The phone ships with a 66W charger, a cable, a case, USB-C earbuds, and a SIM tool. The Honor 50 is more or less the same phone as the Huawei nova 9, pictured below, but it has a 108MP main camera, instead of the 50MP of the nova 9, and naturally,...
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The Snapdragon 898 will probably be unveiled on November 30
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing is official or set in stone yet, you it's a fair assumption to make. Qualcomm recently published a page on its website revealing that its Tech Summit event will be held between November 30 and December 2, 2021. A big banner with a boat tracing an infinity sign in the water and a "More to come, soon!" text - that's about it. No extra info, no itinerary, no nothing as of writing this article. Still, putting two and two together, rumors of the next flagship Snapdragon 898 have been floating around for some time now. In fact, some sources claim that the first phone to use the...
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Sony puts out more videos showcasing the camera prowess on the Xperia Pro-I
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony is clearly very proud of its new Xperia Pro-I and is enjoying it thoroughly and with good reason. The Xperia Pro-I is honestly more akin to a professional tool, like a DSLR than a general-purpose smartphone and it makes sense to treat it as such, giving it to creators to experiment with and give feedback on. That's exactly what Sony has been doing since the phone's announcement. After what was a great initial burst of highly-informative hardware and feature explanation and demo videos, the Japanese giant has now started to put out more "experience" style coverage for the Xperia Pro-I....
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Huawei nova 9 review
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Leaked promo video showcases a familiar, but new Oppo Reno6 Lite
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It seems like Oppo is just deliberately trying to confuse everybody at this point. As we are currently waiting on the Reno7 series to drop sometime this month, the smartphone giant clearly has no intention of slowing down its constant rebranding and tiny specs iteration efforts, this time adding yet another member to the Reno6 family. A leaked promo video showcases a Reno6 Lite, apparently headed to Europe shortly and outlines most of its specs. In a hardly surprising development, the Reno6 Line is basically a rebranded Oppo F19. A device that has been selling since April in India, which is...
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Realme's first phone with an under-display selfie cam allegedly shows up in patent document
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There has been persistent chatter within the industry that Realme is working on its first phone with an under-display camera for some time now. In fact, back in September, Realme VP Xu Qi Chase posted an image of a smartphone on Weibo that has no notch or a punch hole for the selfie camera, and he clarified in the post's comments that the device doesn't come with a pop-up mechanism either, meaning it is using under-display camera tech. In our recent interview with Realme's Madhav Sheth the pop-up selfie tech was also mentioned as pretty unlikely to make a return. In a new development,...
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"Loki" and "Thor" phones are actually part of the Xiaomi Mix lineup
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this week a leak suggested that a second version of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra is in the works. However, the same "Loki" and "Thor" codenames associated with model numbers 2203121C and 2203121AC popped up on a Chinese certification website. Screenshots from the certifications The listings clearly state that the certified phones belong to Xiaomi's Mix series. The listings are only for the Chinese market but that might change in the future. Judging by previous Mi Mix generations, at least one of the two versions will step outside of China. The new report may not be that...
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These are the loudest phones of the year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We first launched our new speakerphone test back in early 2020 and about year and a half later, we have a solid database of phones that went through our review process. As we wrap up the year 2021, we would like to show you the loudest phones to go through our review process this year. The list is all about loudness and not quality. A separate article going through the best-sounding smartphones is in the works so stay tuned for that. The scores are not about peak loudness during a burst, but we measure the average loudness across a series of audio tracks, which is more relevant to...
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Weekly poll; what do you think of Motorola's five new Moto G phones?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola unveiled five new Moto G phones this week - the G-series has offered quite a few value-for-money mid-rangers over the years, but Moto's definition of "mid-range" is quite broad this generation. Let's start with the Moto G200 5G. We're not going to burden it with the title "flagship killer" as that tends to start arguments, but this phone offers a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, a 144Hz display and a 108MP camera all on a budget of €450. Sure, it doesn't have Galaxy S21 Ultra's telephoto cameras, but the G200 is less than half the price, even with the discounts on the Samsung...
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Weekly poll results: Poco M4 Pro 5G's success is contingent on a lower price
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Poco fanbase is price sensitive – that €50 price hike on the Poco M4 Pro 5G was not a popular move among the voters in last week’s poll. Sure, the phone brings some upgrades over the 6-month old model it is replacing, but the Poco M-series shouldn’t fly above its allotted price range. The M4 Pro did and it clashed with the Poco X3 Pro, the X-series being higher end than the M. This isn’t the first time a company’s rich (or crowded) product lineup causes internal conflicts like this. Looking at the poll and the comments, the phone received only a 20% positive vote, which grows to...
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MediaTek's Pentonic 2000 is the world's first 7nm TV chip, decodes 8K@120Hz
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] MediaTek is on fire these days. After announcing its flagship Dimensity 9000 SoC for smartphones, the company is now announcing its flagship TV chipset - the Pentonic 2000. And it appears that this silicon is the world's first in many aspects. First and foremost, this is the first 7nm chip for TVs and is based on TSMC's node. Secondly, it's the first to commercial TV chipset to support Versatile Video Coding (VVC) for H.266 content. That's a new codec with improved compression efficiency, mainly for streaming and broadcasting media. HEVC, VP9 and VS3 are also on the list of natively...
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Flashback: iPhone 5c, the cheap and cheerful phone that didn't sell very well
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A couple of weeks ago we looked back at the iPod touch – an iPhone minus the phone part and also the cheapest way to get into the iOS ecosystem in the early days. Apple’s devices (phones and others) have typically been expensive, but the company does try to offer affordable options every now and then. One of those – the iPhone 5c from 2013 – is the topic of today’s story. It launched alongside the premium 5s and instead of a sleek metal exterior, it opted for a colorful plastic shell. For what it’s worth, it was a nice break from the usual Silver/Black/Gold color palette. The C...
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Xiaomi almost ready to update 9 of its smartphones to MIUI 13
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, promised that the next major MIUI version would arrive before the end of this year without giving any specific time frame or a list of phones. However, a developer dug out a list of phones that might be getting MIUI 13 pretty soon. The list was found inside MIUI 13's source code and the stable version for the Mi Mix 4, Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite, Mi 10S, Redmi K40, K40 Pro and K40 Pro+ will likely arrive pretty soon. Perhaps the rest will be getting their MIUI 13 in 2022 but as Xiaomi usually does, not all updates will be based on Android...
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Apple Watch Series 8's leaked render reveals no design overhaul
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Apple Watch Series 8 isn't arriving before next September, but information about it has already started pouring over the internet. Last month we heard the Watch Series 8 will come in three sizes, and now, we are looking at the Watch Series 8's CAD render revealing its design. This render has been created based on the images and CAD files received by the source from people familiar with the matter, and it tells us that the Watch Series 8 won't come with a design overhaul as expected. In fact, the only noticeable change we see is that the Watch Series 8 has a pair of speaker grilles...
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WhatsApp working on message reaction notifications for its Android app
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp has released the 2.21.24.8 update for its Android users on the beta channel, which reveals the company is working on message reaction notifications for its Android app. WhatsApp has been developing the message reactions feature for a few months now, which, as evident from its name, lets users react to messages the same way they react to the posts and comments on the Facebook app. Previously, WhatsApp had no plans to notify users of message reactions, but the company later began developing it for the beta version of its iOS app, and now it's also working on providing the...
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MediaTek Dimensity 7000 to be based on the 5nm node
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] MediaTek announced its flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9000, just a couple of days ago and now we have the first rumor about its supposed upper mid-range offering for 2022 - the Dimensity 7000. The information comes from a reputable Chinese tipster on Weibo. The rumor suggests that MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 7000 chipset has entered the testing phase and is built on TSMC's 5nm manufacturing process and uses ARM's new V9 architecture, also implemented in the Dimensity 9000. It's still early to talk about clock speeds and CPU configurations but the so-called Digital Chat Station says...
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Realme GT 2 Pro specs tipped, Snapdragon 898 and 125W charging in tow
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth in an interview told us that the company is planning an "ultra-premium flagship" for the GT series and will commercialize 125W UltraDart charging next year. It's unclear if this premium flagship will be the first Realme smartphone to feature 125W charging, but reports coming out of China claim the GT 2 Pro (RMX3301) will be one of the first Realme smartphones to charge at up to 125W. The Realme GT 2 Pro is also tipped to be powered by Qualcomm's next-gen flagship chip, which is expected to be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Snapdragon 898. It will run...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 to skip S Pen slot
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There's still quite a lot of time for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 to go official, but rumors surrounding it have already started doing rounds on the internet, with the latest one claiming the smartphone won't feature a dedicated slot for the S Pen. That's hardly a surprise since its predecessor - Galaxy Z Fold3 - didn't have an S Pen slot. But the Galaxy Z Fold4 was expected to feature an S Pen slot because the Galaxy S22 Ultra is said to come with one (S21 Ultra has S Pen support but no dedicated slot). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 with S Pen support However, there's still some hope for...
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vivo V23e 5G stops by Geekbench, reveals its chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo released the V23e a few weeks ago, and the company is getting ready to launch the V23e 5G on November 23. That's the date when it will debut in Thailand. A promo poster went up a few days ago, revealing that unlike the 4G model, the 5G version of the V23e would have a 44 MP selfie camera (the V23e 4G goes with a 50 MP shooter instead). No other specs for the 5G variant were known at the time, but thankfully today someone in possession of a prototype decided to run Geekbench. And you know what that means, right? Thanks to the online listing of the phone's results, we now know that the...
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Moto G71 5G, G51 5G, and G31 are headed to India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday Motorola unveiled a slew of new G-series smartphones, namely the G200, G71, G51, G41, and G31. Some of these, as it turns out, are already being prepped for launching in India. We're talking about the Moto G71 5G, G51 5G, and G31. All three have already received the necessary certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a prerequisite for launch. Moto G71 5G | Moto G51 5G | Moto G31 It's unclear if the other new G-series devices will make the jump to the subcontinent, but these three most definitely will. Unfortunately we can't tell you when to expect...
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Google Messages may change the way Android receives iMessage reactions
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to a new report from 9to5Google, Google Messages may be receiving an update that will slightly enhance the messaging experience on the Android end. As per the outlet’s “APK Insight”, code has been found in the most recent version of Google Messages that would show iMessage ‘reactions’ as emoji’s within Google Messages. If an iPhone user sends a message to a phone number that’s on Android, the conversation will be carried on the SMS protocol since iOS doesn’t support RCS and iMessage isn’t supported on Android. iMessage users can send ‘reactions’ to text messages, but if a...
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Our Poco M4 Pro 5G video review is here
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Hey guys, Will is back for another video review, this one of the very popular Poco M4 Pro 5G. The video goes into detail on the 90Hz LCD, the superb battery life, the stereo speakers, and the dependable performance. We also found the camera to be good, though that camera island is deceptive. However, it's not all great. Those new stereo speakers could've been better and the performance, while good, isn't all that better than on the 5 month-old Poco M3 Pro. So, is this a worthy upgrade? Do we recommend the Poco M4 Pro 5G? Watch the video to find out. You could then check out our...
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Honor 50 review
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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G user manual confirms key specs and Android 11 onboard
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier today, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A13 5G leaked in a Bluetooth certification listing and now the phone’s manual was also spotted online. As per the report, Galaxy A13 will sport the same design seen in render form from a while back. There’s a waterdrop notch cutout on the front for the selfie cam, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button and a USB-C port at the bottom joined by a headphone jack and speaker. Samsung Galaxy A13 5G The back sports a triple camera setup with a 50MP main sensor and two auxiliary modules coming in at 5MP and 2MP. Even...
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Google Chrome 97 beta changes the way you manage cookies and site data
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google just released version 96 of its Chrome browser, which is now looking more in line with Windows 11's UI. Along with the stable Chrome 96 release, the search giant also announced Chrome 97 beta with a new privacy feature. Or rather a revamp of an already existing one. The new menu puts all the site data into one place so you can easily track which sites are storing data on your computer. That includes cookies, of course. The new controls over site data are located in the same sub-menu - Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > View permissions and data stored across...
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MediaTek and AMD announce RZ600 series Wi-Fi 6E chips
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Alongside the brand-new Dimensity 9000 flagship smartphone chipset, MediaTek and AMD unveiled a pair of Wi-Fi 6E chips meant for laptops and PCs dubbed AMD RZ600 series.The pair uses MediaTek Filogic 330P chipset at the helm and supports 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5GHz) and Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band up to 7.125GHz) at speeds up to 2.4Gbps and at 160MHz channel bandwidth on the AMD RZ616. AMD RZ600 series specs (image: MediaTek) AMD RZ608 does up to 1.2Gbps and transmits at up to 80MHz channel bandwidth. Both new Wi-Fi chips also come with power amplifier (PA) and low noise amplifier (LNA)...
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vivo publishes new video teaser for upcoming Origin OS Ocean
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo is getting ready to unveil the next version of its Android skin for China. This will be called Origin OS Ocean and will be announced on December 9, as already revealed.Today the company has published a new video teaser for the upcoming OS version, and, rather unsurprisingly, it all starts in the ocean. The new UI design elements are neatly showcased too, it's not just an empty teaser, this one.The home screen UI is especially new and fresh compared to the previous iteration of Origin OS, and apparently the traditional Android home screen / launcher experience is gone now,...
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Doogee announces its first women’s oriented smartwatch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Known for its rugged smartphone range, Doogee has also ventured into the smartwatch front with a few models. Today the brand is unveiling its first women’s smartwatch – the DG Venus. It brings a colorful design, a slim watchband and plenty of themes to suit your style.Doogee DG Venus (image: Doogee)Doogee DG Venus comes in at just 34 grams and is 9.6mm thick. It features a round display with a single button for controls on the right side. You get sports tracking for 7 sports as well as a heart rate monitor and sleep tracker. Battery life is rated at 7 days on a single charge. You...
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Marketing images of the Google Pixel Watch leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Wear OS shot up in popularity after Samsung dropped its in-house platform in favor of Google’s software. But Google will still make a Pixel Watch, right? Apparently it tried, it was supposed to launch at the Pixel 6 event, but the chip shortage pushed back the release to early 2022. After years of waiting, a few more months doesn’t seem like much.Leaked marketing images of the Google Pixel WatchThe design and branding have reportedly been decided – it will be called the Google Pixel Watch and it will have a bezel-less display with a crown as the only hardware button....
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 also gets stable One UI 4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just as the Galaxy Z Flip3 got its stable One UI 4 update, Samsung has begun seeding the Android 12-based UI update to its other foldable – the Galaxy Z Fold3. South Korean units of the large screen foldable are now receiving the new firmware. Users in other parts of the world should expect to see the update pop up on their phones in the coming days.South Korean Z Fold3 users on the stable Android 11 build have reportedly received the update while those on the One UI 4 beta are yet to have the same success. As usual, the new update requires you to go into settings and select software...
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Lenovo execs post photos of Lenovo Legion Pad, a small gaming tablet
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Gaming tablets are a rarity – we haven’t seen one in a long while, but Lenovo is making one and it will be part of its Legion series. Actually, we can barely call this a tablet, assuming that the rumors are true.So far all the official info that we have is two photos shared by Lenovo execs on Weibo. One shows the front of the tablet, the other the Legion branding on the back. The tablet is visibly on the small side.How small? It will be about 8”, according to IT Home, which quotes unnamed sources. That’s fairly small, considering that a phone like the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro has a 6.92”...
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Sharp Aquos Wish goes official in Japan with SD480 and compact body
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sharp has been making some really interesting phones for the Japanese market in the past year with the Aquos R6 and its 1-inch camera sensor being among the biggest headliners. Today the brand announced an entry-level device dubbed Aquos Wish.Sharp Aquos Wish in its three colors (image: Sharp)It comes with a compact 5.7-inch HD+ LCD with a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie cam. There’s a Snapdragon 480 chipset at the helm aided by 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The back house a single 13MP cam.There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and the...
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Oppo shares detailed December timeline for ColorOS 12 updates
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo introduced its new ColorOS 12 back in October and promised some phones will be able to get it before the end of the calendar year. Now that we’re in the last month, the company gave specific dates for seven smartphones from four lineups.December 10Oppo Reno5 Pro 5GOppo F19 Pro+ 5GDecember 20Oppo Find X2December 22Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (incl. Diwali Edition)December 28Oppo A74 5GOppo Reno6 5GThe date for every device mentioned is the first available when the update can be downloaded. If you want to participate you must head to the Software Update section in...
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LG is shutting down its developer website, last chance to unlock your bootloader
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After LG announced that it's exiting the smartphone business, the company promised three years OS updates to its most recent flagship phones in order to extend their life cycle and make sure loyal users aren't left disappointed. But starting next month, the Korean tech giant will no longer provide keys to unlocking bootloaders.There's a notice on the developer website saying that the company will terminate it and "all information provided on the website and issuing the bootloader unlock key will not be available" after December 31, 2021.So if you plan on keeping your LG phone a...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 now getting One UI 4.0 update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The beta testing of the One UI update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 completed successfully and the phone is now getting the finalized stable update.Units in Serbia are now getting the F711BXXU2BUKM firmware, which is a stable version of One UI 4.0 on top of Android 12 and, of course, it includes the December security patch.Samsung is likely using Serbia as a soak test ground and should it all go smoothly the rest of the world should receive the notification in the following days.Via
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio appears in official looking renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A new set of official renders of the Galaxy Tab S8 series were shared by Evan Blass on Twitter. These show out the 11-inch Tab S8, 12.4-inch Tab S8+ and the 14.6-inch Tab S8 Ultra displays. The two smaller slates have a familiar look to the outgoing Galaxy Tab S7 series while the Ultra variant sports a notch as rumored previously.Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ (images: @evleaks)We can clearly spot two selfie cameras in the notch and noticeably slimmer bezels all around compared to the other two models. The Tab S8 Ulta’s notch appears quite compact compared to some other...
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Moto Edge X30 teasers reveal battery life, camera design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Moto Edge X30 will be unveiled on Thursday as the first smartphone with the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The brand has started giving more details about the phone in the last few days, and the latest teasers revealed battery life, camera design and sensors.The phone also appeared on Geekbench with 12GB RAM while a company exec shared a video from the production line, confirming the Edge X30 will be ready for the December 9 launch.Moto Edge X30 postersThe camera island on the back will have two 50MP cameras - behind the wide and ultrawide lenses. The third...
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Realme 9i specs leak, 90Hz LCD and SD 680 chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We’re expecting Realme’s 9 series to launch sometime in January 2022 with at least four models in tow. One of the bunch is the Realme 9i and its key specs recently leaked via ThePixel.vn and were also confirmed by reliable tipster Chun on Twitter.These include a 90Hz refresh rate LCD with FHD+ resolution and Snapdragon 680 chipset which was unveiled earlier in October. It’s built on a 6nm process and features a 4G LTE modem, Kryo 265 CPU cores and Adreno 610 GPU. The leaked renders also show a triple camera system on the back with speculations of a 50MP main sensor floating around. The...
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Honor X30 will arrive on December 16
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor launched the X30 series in late October with the X30i and X30 Max. Those are now about to be joined by a vanilla version as Honor scheduled a launch for the Honor X30 on December 16.The X series is one of Honor's best sellers, the lineup breaking records left and right for eight years, before the X20 that was caught in limbo during the breakoff from Huawei.We have no specs whatsoever on the Honor X30 yet, but we expect some teasers from the company in the 10 days leading to the event. Some reports are suggesting a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, an LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 48
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As we enter the year's last month there are fewer and fewer major announcements, which easily explains the relative stability in our trending chart.The Redmi Note 11 Pro leads from the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the iPhone 13 Pro, all three phones retaining their positions from last week.The fourth-placed Redmi Note 10 Pro is also exactly where we left it last week, with the first change coming in the fifth position that is now occupied by the Galaxy A12.The Poco X3 Pro has risen to sixth place as the Galaxy S21 Ultra slides down to seventh.The Redmi Note 11T and iPhone 13...
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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2021: Q1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We like to close out the year with a look back at some of the trends and major events. One great way to gauge the industry’s and fan interest in this year’s smartphone releases is to examine the most popular entries in our review section.The most popular device in our review section in the first quarter was Redmi Note 10 Pro, also known as Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India. An excellent 120Hz AMOLED display, stellar battery life and stereo speakers, IP53 rating and a slew of little extras like an IR blaster, 3.5mm jack, FM radio, NFC, microSD - a solid all-round device, with just a...
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Week 48 in review: Snapdragon 8 Gen1 is here, Realme GT 2 Pro details emerge
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm unveiled its next flagship chipset for Android phones and it marks a deviation from the naming convention. For starters, it's not Qualcomm Snapdragon anymore, but just Snapdragon. Meet the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 – that’s the new naming scheme, digit for class (8 being flagship) and a generation. It is Qualcomm’s first 4nm chipset and the first to use this new generation of the CPU architectures.The CPU maintains the three cluster design, however, the cores are now based on the ARMv9 designs. This means that the prime core is a Cortex-X2 and it will run at 3.0GHz. Backing it are three...
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Weekly poll: who is getting an Honor 60 or 60 Pro once they launch?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The new Honor 60 series was unveiled this week and will go on sale in China on Friday. Afterwards it will probably take a few months to reach the global market (the Honor 50 series was announced in mid-June and reached Europe in late October). Who here is settling in for the wait before they can hit the "buy" button?Before we direct you to the poll, let's have a closer look at the new phones, their predecessors and their competitors. The Honor 60 Pro is clearly the favorite child with several improvements to the screen and performance and a fairly big advantage in the camera...
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Weekly poll results: Oppo Reno7 Pro gets a warm welcome, vanilla and SE versions not so much
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo announced Reno7 series last week and the trio went on sale in China this Friday. There’s no official schedule for when the new models will be available globally, but it should happen early next year (leaked prices for India suggested a January launch). By that time reviews of the phones should have come out.But the first impressions aren’t so hot, especially for phones without “Pro” in their name. Even that one has some tough questions to answer regarding pricing. Let’s have a closer look at the results from last week’s poll and what commenters had to say.Earning a third of the...
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Facebook Messenger is getting a new bill splitting feature
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta (previously Facebook) has introduced a new feature called "Split Payments" on Facebook Messenger.As evident from its name, the new feature lets you split the expenses easily with your friends and family for free - whether it's a restaurant bill or house rent.To split the bill, all you need to do is click on the "Get Started" button in a group chat or the Payments Hub in Messenger. Then, you can split the bill evenly among the group or modify the contribution amount for each individual with or without including yourself.After that, enter a personalized message and confirm your...
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Our battery life champions Buyer’s Guide video for the 2021 Holiday season
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The year is wrapping up and right in time for the holidays, we’ve gathered the best smartphones for those that value battery life. We keep a list of devices that gets regularly updated, but now Angie has taken it to YouTube to present the best phones from all price categories that excel in terms of battery life.We have suggestions from pretty much every major player on the market - Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi and its subsidiaries, as well as two Oplus brands - Realme and OnePlus. Enjoy the video!
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Oppo A11s introduced with SD 460 and 5,000 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A brand new budget offering from Oppo was introduced in China - welcome to the Oppo A11s. It’s a Snapdragon 460 powered device equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD that refreshes at 90Hz and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging.Oppo A11s in white and black (images: Oppo)A11s also brings a 13MP main cam around the back alongside 2MP depth and 2MP macro cams. The 8MP selfie shooter is housed in a punch-hole cutout. There’s a capacitive fingerprint scanner that also lives around the back. The phone’s listed dimensions come in at 163.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm while the phone weighs 188 grams. It...
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Oppo to launch three Find X phones, might call them Find X5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo promised in early December a Find X phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will arrive in Q1 2022. Two weeks later, Mediatek confirmed that another device from the series will be powered by a Dimensity 9000. The leakster Digital Chat Station revealed the flagship family would actually have three members at launch, with the third one with a yet unknown chipset.They also stated Oppo is working on another Find N phone, which will have a horizontal hinge, which will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Huawei P50 Pocket on the Chinese market.Interestingly enough, they also called...
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Winners and losers: Xiaomi
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It has been a productive year for Xiaomi – it launched over 50 devices and that is just counting the phones. It also did a bit of rebranding by dropping the ‘Mi’ from its premium devices – starting in the second half of this year, the company goes with just “Xiaomi” + model number, just as it has always done in China.The year isn’t over yet, the company plans to unveil one of the first phones with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 – the Xiaomi 12 series – which will probably arrive with the stable MIUI 13 (a beta version is already undergoing tests).Winner: Xiaomi Mi 11 UltraIt’s...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 51
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo's Find N foldable phone did stay long in the spotlight and after being the most popular smartphone in our database last week didn't even make the top 10 this time around. Instead all eyes are on the Xiaomi 12, which is due to be announced in two days. It leads from the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, which have been in these positions for three weeks now.In fourth place we have another upcoming phone - the vivo V23 Pro, which just edged out the newly introduced Huawei P50 Pocket foldable.That pushes the iPhone 13 Pro Max to sixth, just ahead of another new...
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Best phone speakers of 2021
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] What are the best-sounding smartphones to come out this year? Not the ones that are the loudest - that's settled by the numbers in our tests and we already covered it. No, we're talking about the phones that we can listen to with our own ears and truly like what we're hearing. And while some of the phones we've gathered here are objectively loud and that did help their cases, that's not what got them on this list in the first place.We introduced the current testing methodology in early 2020 to replace the old one in an attempt to offer a test that better reflects real-world usage of...
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Huawei Watch GT3 review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei has consistently delivered impressive smart wearables for the past few years and it's no wonder we welcomed the Watch GT3 with high expectations. Having spent the better part of a month putting it through its paces we are now ready to share our impressions with you.Spoiler alert: it's very good, an the 2021 smartwatch to have for many a user. Read on to find out if you are among them.Design and BuildThe Huawei Watch GT3 adopted the rotating top button from its more premium Watch 3 siblings, down to the neat detail with the engraverd brand name. The bezel has minute...
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Week 51 in review: Galaxy S22 leaks aplenty, Huawei P50 Pocket is here
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Another week down and only one left to go in 2021. It was business as usual, which means a lot of Galaxy S22 leaks.We saw official cases for the Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra, as well as a look at the new S Pen. We saw the Galaxy S22 series dummies pictured side by side for scale, as well as a reported official poster for the Galaxy S22 Ultra.We learned that all three S22 models will have glass backs, as opposed to last year's series, where only the Ultra was all glass. Finally, the Galaxy S21 FE is expected to become official on January 3 and launch on the 11. The upcoming phone was...
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My top 5 phones of 2021 - Kaloyan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We all know this year wasn't great as many things went from bad to worse. The mobile industry suffered from supply shortages that caused cancelled launches and premature discontinuations.But the year 2021 still gave us some incredibly good smartphones, beacons across a sea of incremental upgrades (or even downgrades). I have reviewed, helped review, or just used, a lot of phones this year and there are certainly a few that left their mark and became an instant recommendation to give to friends and family.Those are not necessarily flagships; they are just good smartphones for various...
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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2021: Q2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's the end of the year, we are all feeling a bit nostalgic. Having gone throught the most popular reviews of the first three months of the year it's now time to recap what phones of the second quarter got your interest. The Xiaomi Poco F3 review, topped the Q2 chart just barely spilled over into April. It was unveiled alongside the Poco X3 Pro, which soaked up a lot of spotlight in Q1 and there are quite a few similarities between the two devices. Mostly that they embody Xiaomi's ambition towards ultimate value-for-money. The Poco F3 will run you more than the budget X3 Pro,...
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Weekly poll results: Oppo Find N showered with love
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Folding phones seem to have an ever-increasing fanbase and Oppo Find N is no exception despite its single-market availability. We loved our time spent with the compact foldable doing our full review and plenty of you are also fond of Oppo’s first folding phone. Last week’s poll was all about your opinion on the Find N and now that the votes are in, we have a clear majority that believes Oppo made the best foldable to date.And there’s good reason for all the positive feedback, Oppo really made a well-rounded device with a unique form factor that does not really have a direct competitor...
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Best tablets of 2021
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Working, studying and spending more time at home than ever before leads to some unexpected market trends. The tablet market was dormant for years with Apple having an unparalleled lead over competitors yet once 2020 rolled in things began to change.Android makers re-emphasized their efforts in the once-forgotten tablet sphere and we got plenty of interesting options in all price points over the past twelve months. Apple also kept improving its own iPads with its refreshed mini and high-end Pro models. We’ve gathered a bunch of our top picks for the best tablets of 2021 and are presenting...
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Anker 547 USB-C charger provides up to 120W of power while teaching you math
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Anker has launched a new multi-device charger featuring four USB-C ports. This charger is capable of providing up to 120W at the same time, provided you can do a bit of math.The way this works is that different ports on the charger have different outputs. One of the ports is capable of sending up to 100W of power by itself if it's the only one in use. Another one can do up to 60W and then the remaining two can do 20W each.Now, if you plug in two devices, the 100W port drops down to 90W if you use one of the two 20W ports or 60W if you use the 60W port. And if you're charging...
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro to come without a SIM card slot
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 lineup in September, and the iPhone 14 is still months away from the launch, but rumors around the iPhone 15 have already started doing rounds on the internet, with the latest one claiming Apple will ditch the physical SIM card slot beginning with the iPhone 15 series in 2023.Word comes from Brazilian publication Blog do iPhone, which says that the 2023's Pro models (tentatively called iPhone 15 Pro) will not have physical SIM card slots and will rely entirely on eSIM technology for connectivity.The source also claims that these iPhones will come with dual...
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Winners and losers: Apple
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It was a challenging year for all brands, but Apple ends up an absolute winner. Sure, it ended up a victim of the chip shortages as well and is still having trouble putting all of its devices on store shelves. But those devices are in high demand and when that's said for devices as expensive as Apple's are, you know they are pretty great.Apple grew its sales in much of 2021. Whether it was tablets, laptops, or phones, Apple either was the number one or in the top five among rivals. Couple that with Apple's unmatched high margins and it spells a superb 2021.But it wasn't all wins for...
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Samsung Galaxy S20 will get Android 12-based One UI 4 stable update next, no more betas
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's been testing the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta on the Galaxy S20 series for some time now, but the lineup won't get any more beta builds since the Korean tech giant has said that the S20 smartphones will receive the stable update next.Samsung Galaxy S20 UltraThis revelation comes from Samsung Korea's Beta Operations Manager, who said "there are currently no plans to open additional betas" and the company is "preparing to open the official version." While that's undoubtedly good news, the official didn't tell which S20 series smartphone will receive the stable One UI 4...
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Oppo Reno7 New Year Edition in Red Velvet color announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Reno7 unveiled last month has got a special version, dubbed Oppo Reno7 New Year Edition. It comes in a Red Velvet color and has a Tiger logo on the back next to the Oppo moniker since 2022 is the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac.Other than a red paint job and the Tiger logo on the rear, the Oppo Reno7 New Year Edition is just the regular Reno7, meaning it comes with the Snapdragon 778 SoC, 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen, and Android 11-based ColorOS 12.For photography, you get four cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter inside the punch hole, with the rectangular island...
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Merry Christmas!
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The year is finally drawing to an end, and the jolly holiday of Christmas is here! With many things still being canceled or postponed, what we do have right now is the love of friends and family and the warmth of home.From our team to all our readers and fans, we wish you to stay healthy, strive for a better future and build new lasting memories. May your holidays sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill.Celebrate the little joys in life - a ray of sunlight in the day or a sparkling star in the night - these are moments that are as everlasting as they are...
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iQOO 9 and 9 Pro to debut on January 5, leaked poster reveals
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo sub-brand iQOO is getting ready to unveil its next flagship smartphone duo, comprised of the iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro. According to a leaked poster that surfaced in China today, these will become official at an event on January 5.As you can see from the image below, the iQOO 9 has a racing stripe design and an unnecessarily huge camera island at the rear. It sports three sensors, and a lot of unused glass - maybe the other half can be used as a mirror?A usually reliable tipster has shared the following image that's said to be of the iQOO 9 Pro, and the design is very similar...
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Motorola is working on a new foldable Razr
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The foldable smartphone space is definitely heating up these days, with more and more companies announcing more and more such devices. Motorola was one of the pioneers of the space, with the original foldable Razr launched in 2019. The 5G followup a year later made much smaller waves, but the company is undeterred and in fact it's already working on the next generation Razr.This information comes straight from a Lenovo exec, posting on Weibo (Lenovo owns Motorola). He promises that the next Razr will be more advanced in terms of performance, and it will come with an improved UI....
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The top stories of 2021: Q1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Welcome to our recap of the top news articles of 2021. We'll start with the main events of the first three months of the year and we'll cover the next quarters in the following episodes of the series.The first quarter of the year was transformative and shaped a lot of 2021. Qualcomm had just announced its Snapdragon 888 in the last month of 2020, and the first phones with the new flagship chipset came out at the turn of 2021.The Xiaomi Mi 11 pioneered the SD888, but notable phones with Qualcomm's new silicon included the Mi 11 Pro, the Redmi K40 Pro+, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi Mix...
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Samsung W22 5G and Galaxy S10 Lite get Android 12-based One UI 4 stabl
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's been on a roll lately with Android 12-based One UI 4 stable update's release, and the company isn't slowing down as two more smartphones have received One UI 4 - Galaxy S10 Lite and W22 5G.One UI 4 is rolling out for the international variant of the Galaxy S10 Lite, having model code SM-G770F. The firmware has version number G770FXS6FULA and comes with the December 2021 Android security patch.Samsung Galaxy S10 LiteAdditionally, Samsung has released One UI 4 for the W22 5G, which is a custom Galaxy Z Fold3 for China. The firmware for the W22 5G comes with version...
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Moto G Stylus (2022) specs leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola is working on a Moto G Stylus (2022) and this model just keeps on leaking. We've already seen it in leaked renders last month, and today a pretty complete spec list has been outed. Let's see what we can expect.According to the source, the Moto G Stylus (2022) will have a 6.78-inch 1080x2460 IPS LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 4 or 6GB of RAM (depending on model) and 128 GB of expandable storage.Moto G Stylus (2022) leaked imageOn the rear the phone has three cameras: a 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 main,...
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Motorola Edge X30 gets certified for Indian release, launching soon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola announced its latest flagship smartphone, the Edge X30, back in December for the Chinese market, and now it seems like the phone is finally on its way to other countries. And one of the countries it's going to launch in is India.The Bureau of Indian Standards has certified the Motorola Edge X30 for sale in the Indian market with the model number XT2201-01. Usually this certification is acquired a few weeks before a new device's release, and rumor has it the Edge X30 will be officially presented in the subcontinent either in late January or early February.So if you're in...
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Madhav Sheth confirms Realme GT2 series global release, more tablets and laptops coming in 2022
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this week Realme announced its latest flagship smartphones - the GT2 and GT2 Pro and now Realme VP and head of Realme International business group Madhav Sheth has confirmed the GT2 series is launching internationally soon. The executive also teased new tablet and laptop announcements set for 2022 as well as plans for bringing its AIoT products to the US.According to Sheth, we should expect an international release of the GT2 series flagships soon which will be held in Europe. The exact date for this launch is yet to be confirmed but we’ll inform you as soon as it emerges....
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G hands-on review
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Google infringed Sonos’ patents, US court rules
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 2022 is off to a rough start for Google. Just a day after the search giant was hit with a €150 million fine by the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty, the Alphabet subsidiary lost a key court ruling on its home turf which may prohibit it from importing its smart home speakers, video streaming devices, some laptops and Pixel phones if it does not apply workarounds.The United States International Trade Commission ruled on Thursday that Google violated five audio technology patents held by Sonos. The legal battle dates back to February 2020 with Sonos accusing Google...
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Sony is now pushing stable Android 12 to Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony is the latest company to update their latest flagships to Android 12. The Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III are now getting the latest OS by Google with a build number 61.1.A.1.149. First in line are dual-SIM variants (model numbers XQ-BC72 and XQ-BQ72), with other versions expected to follow very soon.The update brings plenty of new features for Sony Xperia owners. The company posted a convenient guide on its website, introducing the best elements of the new A12 experience (or should we say xperia-nce). The OS offers long screenshots, one-handed operation and a notification, telling...
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Realme 9 Pro certified with 5,000 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A new Realme device believed to be the Realme 9 Pro passed TUV certification with a 5,000 mAh battery. The phone bears the RMX3472 model number which is the same identifier which the device passed through Indonesia’s SDPPI and TKDN, Thailand’s NBTC, and Russia’s EEC. No word on the actual charging speeds here but we expect at least 50W which was the figure seen on the Realme 8 Pro.Realme 9 Pro TUV dertificationElsewhere Realme 9 Pro is expected to pack a Dimensity 810 chipset while the Pro+ model should bring a Dimensity 920 chip while the third model in the series - Realme 9i...
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Lenovo Legion Y90's design revealed in official teaser video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month, Lenovo teased the Legion Y90 gaming smartphone with a 144Hz screen and said it would be unveiled on January 1. Well, that didn't happen, and while we wait for its launch date, Lenovo has posted a short video on Weibo, giving us a glimpse of the Legion Y90's design.We can see that its flat screen with rounded corners has slim bezels on the top, with a selfie camera on the right side of the earpiece. Around the back, in the center, is the huge island housing flash, cameras, and Y-shaped light. We also see antenna lines on the frames, suggesting a metal build. You can watch the...
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Official OnePlus 10 Pro camera samples show off 150-degree ultrawide camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus and Hasselblad will take their collaboration to version 2.0 on January 11 when the OnePlus 10 Pro goes official. While you wait, you can enjoy these first camera samples that the company shared, including ones from the 150º ultra wide-angle camera.Yes, the Realme GT2 Pro is getting competition in the ultra ultrawide camera field. It seems that this camera will also be used to take fisheye style photos.Typical ultra wide cam • OnePlus 10 Pro 150º ultra wide • Fisheye effectAs before, a major focus of the camera is color accuracy. The OnePlus 10 Pro will feature...
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Honor Magic V specs leak, detail 7.9" 90Hz inner display, triple 50MP camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Honor Magic V will be the company’s first foldable and will arrive on Monday, January 10. It’s an ambitious horizontal foldable – it’s set to be the first with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset – but aside from a few teasers, Honor has kept the specs mostly under wraps. Leaked info offers a sneak peek at what is coming next week.The Magic V will have a 7.9” internal display, an OLED with 2,272 x 1,984 px resolution (this is a square-ish 10.3:9 aspect ratio). This display will have a 90 Hz refresh rate. An official teaser video hinted at a gapless design, which is the next major evolution...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE goes on sale
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was announced earlier this week after months of anticipation. It comes with a Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 chipset, depending on the market, and today its sale started in some regions, ahead of the initially announced January 11 date.The price of the phone begins from €749/£699 for the 6/128 GB model and can be purchased at some offline stores across Europe. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Germany United Kingdom Australia Russia 6/128 GB €749 £699 AUD 999 RUB 59,990 8/256 GB €819 ...
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Planet Astro Slide 5G brings slide-out physical keyboard and Dimensity 800
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you’ve got a nostalgic spot for smartphones with slide-out keyboards then Planet Computers might catch your interest with its Astro Slide 5G. The device was announced at CES 2022 and brings a backlit keyboard that swivels from underneath the phone’s display thanks to its neat hinge mechanism. The phone boots Android 11 but it can also be booted with Linux distributions and Planet Computers is also working on bringing support for Sailfish OS.Planet Astro Slide 5GAstro Slide 5G brings a 6.39" AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection with uniform bezels...
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Samsung guidance shows Q4 was another record-breaking quarter
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Electronics posted its quarterly earnings guidance, and the numbers look great for the Korean giant. Operating profit will be in the KRW13.7-13.9 trillion ($11.38-11.55 billion) range, which is the best result since Q4 2017. It is a 52% increase, compared with last year, but some analysts expected an even higher jump. Q4 2021 Guidance KRW / USD Q4 2020 Results KRW / USD Q3 2021 Results KRW / USD Sales KRW 75 trillion - 77 trillion /$62.3 billion - $63.97 billion KRW 61.55 trillion /$51.13 billion KRW 73.98 trillion /$61.46...
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iQOO 9 series confirmed to launch soon in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro unveiled a couple of days ago will go on sale in China starting next Wednesday. iQOO didn't confirm the international availability of the lineup at the event, but its Indian branch has revealed that the iQOO 9 series "will be launching in India soon."The Indian division hasn't divulged the launch date of the iQOO 9 series yet, but in a press note sent to the media, the company said that Krafton's Battlegrounds Mobile India Series finals will "highlight the upcoming launch of iQOO 9 series in India."The finals will begin on January 13, so expect to hear more...
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Moto G71 5G price in India leaks ahead of January 10 unveiling
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After a leak talked about January 10 being the launch date for the Moto G71 5G in India, the company went ahead and officially confirmed the date a few days ago.While we wait for the G71 5G to join the G51 5G and the G31 in the Indian market, today one prolific tipster on Twitter went ahead and revealed the upcoming handset's price for the subcontinent.Moto Motorola G71 Indian pricing.- ₹18,999#Moto #Motorola pic.twitter.com/ElBjDTB9g7— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 6, 2022 As you can see, it's going to cost you INR 18,999, which at this point in time translates into...
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iPhone SE (2022) will apparently still look like something from 2017
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In early 2021, some rumors talked about the next iPhone SE having a more modern-looking design. Now, though, through an 'update' to one such rumor, we're told that actually the iPhone SE (2022) will have the same design as the iPhone SE (2020), which in fact reused the design of the iPhone 8 from 2017.That's definitely going to look out of place in the mobile world this year, with practically all phones, including budget blowers, settling for the 'all-screen' look. The new iPhone SE will have none of that, though. Then again, iPhone SE buyers don't seem to care how outdated their device's...
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Samsung Galaxy A52 is also getting the One UI 4 stable update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expanding its stable One UI 4 update to yet another Galaxy A-series phone, this time its the Galaxy A52. Just a day after it started seeding the Android-12 based update to the Galaxy A72, Samsung went ahead and added the smaller A52 to the mix.The new firmware comes bearing the A525FXXU4BUL8 identifier and is currently available in Russia. It comes alongside the December 2021 security patch and is expected to expand to more regions in the coming days. Samsung has been on a roll with its timely firmware updates as of late and it’s currently ahead of its roadmap which is...
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S appears on FCC signaling nearing release
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We still don't have an official confirmation on when the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S will be announced but an FCC listing suggests that it's pretty close. And it's in line with earlier rumors about a February launch.The listing itself doesn't tell much but it does confirm the model numbers 2201117TY and 2201117SY. The document also says that the phone will run MIUI 13 out of the box. There are also listed the three memory options - 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB.Screenshots from the FCC listingFrom what we know so far from earlier rumors, we can expect a 108MP main camera aided...
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Intel announces 5.5GHz Core i9-12900KS CPU
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] At CES 2022, Intel revealed its teased 12th Generation, limited edition CPU that can boost one of its cores up to 5.5GHz. It's going to be part of the so-called KS series and its actual name is Core i9-12900KS.During the announcement, Intel showcased a demo of a configuration running Hitman 3 and the CPU maintained a solid 5.2GHz clock speed on all of its 8 performance cores. Of course, just like the standard Core i9-12900K, this one also has a set of 8 power-efficient E-cores. However, no additional info regarding temperatures or power draw was given.Initially, the CPU will be...
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Here are Samsung's promo videos for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 f
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As you probably know already, today was a very big day for Samsung, as it unveiled the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Same naming scheme on phones and tablets - finally!Samsung has produced a ton of freshly baked promo videos for all of its newly announced devices, and this is where you get to see them all. Let's start with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and specifically, its "Unveiling" video:Next up, the S22 Ultra "Official film":There's also a longer S22 Ultra "Official introduction film":And then...
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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra hands-on review
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Nothing ear (1) firmware update adds Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa support
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Even though previously Nothing said that it had no plans of adding any virtual voice assistants to its TWS earphones, it did so with its latest update, which is now being distributed. After updating the ear (1), a triple tap will let you summon Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant or Apple's Siri.The firmware version adding the new feature is 0.6700.1.86 but 9to5Google reports that the third tap is often missed by the buds so hopefully, a future update will fix that.The ear (1) buds received a number of software updates since their release last summer fixing many of the problems...
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You can get a $50 discount on the new Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 models from Samsung US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Despite rumors, the US prices of the new Galaxy S22 series are the same as the S21 models from last year. Also contrary to rumors all three models will be available from February 25. Pre-orders start today and if you do order before before the 25th, there are some goodies coming your way.We have some links that will knock $50 off the regular price for the three models on the official Samsung US store. This means that the Galaxy S22 starts at $750, the S22+ at $850 and the S22 Ultra at $1,150. Note that the $50 discount applies only if you go through these links.The discounts will...
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Here is the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series pricing breakdown
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With three new flagship phones and three new flagship tablets unveiled, this was one of the biggest mobile events of the year, certainly for Samsung. But the price of electronics has gone haywire over the last couple of years, so not to take away from the excitement over the new upgrades, but this is an important question – how much?The answer can be quickly summarized as “the same as last year” if you live in the US, the UK or the EU. We have compiled pricing information for the Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra in the table below: US Galaxy S22 ...
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Samsung pledges 4 OS updates, 5 years of patches for 2021 and 2022 flagships
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last year Samsung made a commitment to offer 4 years of software support for its phones and tablets – that is 3 major OS updates and four years of security patches. The commitment covered flagships as well as models sitting lower in the product line like the A and M series. Now the company has decided to differentiate its flagship models by adding an extra year to their life cycles.This means that the newly announced Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 models will receive 4 new generations of Android OS and security patches for of 5 years. Since they start with Android 12, they should go up to...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio goes official, Ultra takes Android tablets to a new level
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Galaxy S22 series consists of three devices - a vanilla, a Plus and an Ultra and Samsung thought it would be fitting to carry this naming strategy over to its Galaxy Tab S8 series. These are Samsung's 2022 flagship tablets but the Tab S8 Ultra is in a league of its own so let’s start with that one.Galaxy Tab S8 UltraThe biggest and most powerful Galaxy Tab S to date - that’s the elevator pitch for the Tab S8 Ultra. It brings a massive 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2960x1848px resolution and a 120Hz variable refresh rate. There’s more to it though - it’s the first Samsung...
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Samsung announces the Galaxy S22 Ultra with S Pen
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung today announced the Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone, which will be the company's first flagship for 2022 and the successor to both the 2021's Galaxy S21 Ultra and 2020's Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Alongside the usual year-on-year improvements, the main story here is the inclusion of the S Pen from the now defunct Galaxy Note line.The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a design similar to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with a flattened front, back, top, and bottom with curved sides. One of the colors (Burgundy) even looks similar to the Mystic Bronze color of the Note 20. Like that phone, the S22...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ are official - same formula, but better
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ are official alongside the S22 Ultra, and as before, they lack a few of the Ultra's specs, but unlike before have all of its premium build quality.The pair of sub-flagships are also slightly smaller than their predecessors, which is particularly crucial for the vanilla Galaxy S22 as it's bound to attract those that value flagship power in compact shells.The Galaxy S22 and S22+ share the same chipset options. Depending on the market, you'll either get a 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, or a 4nm Exynos 2200 - both feature an octa-core processor with one...
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Watch the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series announcement live
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The time for Samsung’s first Unpacked of the year has come. We expect to see the new flagship Galaxy S22 trio, as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 tablets. The event begins at 15:00 GMT, and you can follow it on all major social media channels, as well as the YouTube link we embedded below.The trio of Samsung phones will include a vanilla Galaxy S22, a slightly bigger Galaxy S22+ and a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The biggest will come with S Pen, housed within the body, much like the Note phones of the past.The Galaxy Tab S8 trio is expected to also include vanilla, Plus and Ultra members,...
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Samsung recaps its ten biggest Galaxy smartphone innovations
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The day has finally come - we’re mere hours away from the introduction of the Galaxy S22 series and Samsung thought it would be fitting to take a trip down memory lane. Samsung Newsroom prepared a top-ten list recapping the biggest hardware and software breakthroughs to grace the Galaxy line over the past decade-plus.It all starts in 2010 with the original Samsung Galaxy S - the first Android smartphone with an AMOLED display. Samsung continued to perfect its displays which grew larger in size, pixels and refresh rate down the line.Samsung Galaxy S The first Galaxy Note is...
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Qualcomm signs a partnership deal with Scuderia Ferrari F1 team
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm and Ferrari signed a partnership deal ahead of the start of the 2022 Formula One World Championship. The San Diego company will offer “strong technological impact aimed at accelerating digital transformation process”, and in return will get to slap the Snapdragon logo on the Ferrari F1-75 car, scheduled to be revealed on February 17 in Maranello, Italy.Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, said the agreement will expand the company’s knowledge in digital technology and web 3.0. Cristiano Amon, who occupies the same position at Qualcomm, added that he is excited about the new deal...
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Lenovo Legion Y90 screenshots reveal more specs, confirm 18 GB RAM
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Legion Y90 is going to be the next gaming smartphone in Lenovo’s portfolio, and is aiming to be the mightiest handset on the market. Multiple reports suggested flagship specs and today the Product Director of Lenovo lifted the curtain a bit with a couple of images.The executive posted two screenshots, revealing the staggering amount of 640GB storage and 22GB RAM, and also said the phone will have tremendous battery life.Lenovo Legion Y90 specsThe Lenovo Legion Y90 will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, that is no news. The storage is listed as UFS 3.1 + SSD, meaning it...
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Xiaomi Redmi Smart Band Pro and Smart TV X43 also announced in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There are two new Xiaomi Redmi Notes in India - the Note 11 and Note 11S but they weren’t the only new devices announced today. We also got the Xiaomi Redmi Smart Band Pro and the Redmi Smart TV X43.Xiaomi Redmi Smart Band ProThis is the same Smart Band Pro that originally launched back in October. It features a 1.47-inch Always-on AMOLED display, 14-day battery life and fitness tracking for over 110 activities.There’s a PPG optical heart rate sensor as well as an SpO2 meter and sleep tracking. The watch also brings an accelerometer and gyroscope. The whole package is 5...
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Motorola's first smartphone receiving Android 12 stable update was launched in 2020
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola released a list of smartphones in December eligible for the Android 12 update. The company didn't provide any specific release date but said it will begin the Android 12 stable update's rollout in February 2022. And, keeping its promise, Motorola has started seeding Android 12 with My UX for its smartphones, with the first device being the Moto G Pro launched in 2020 with Android 10.The update is rolling for model XT2043-7 and comes with firmware version S0PR32.44-11-8. It's seeding in the UK, but the rollout should expand to other regions soon. It's also worth noting that the...
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S hit India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi formally introduced the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S to the Indian market today. Sales will begin on Friday.The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S share the same body with a 6.43” AMOLED and Full HD+ resolution, as well as a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The main difference between the two is the chipset - the Redmi Note 11 runs on Snapdragon 680, while the 11S comes with a Helio G96. Also, the main camera has a 50MP sensor on the Note 11 and 108MP imager on the 11S.Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 • Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SThe Redmi Note 11 will be available on...
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vivo T1 5G goes official with 120Hz LCD and SD 695
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A while back, we saw the launch of the vivo T1 and vivo T1x and today we have a third member to the series with the vivo T1 5G which was introduced in India. The device might share its name with the other two T1 series phones but its specs have significant differences.vivo T1 5G in Starlight Black and Rainbow Fantasyvivo T1 5G packs a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a waterdrop notch up top for the 16MP selfie cam. Around the back, we find a 50MP main cam alongside two 2MP sensors for macro shots and depth data. The Snapdragon 695 chip...
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Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is coming on February 16, design revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today announced that the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will be unveiled on February 16 at an event in China which will begin at 7PM local time.The company also shared a few posters on Weibo, with one of them revealing the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition's design. You can see that the smartphone has retained the shoulder triggers, and there's also a lightning bolt-shaped flash module next to the three cameras, with the island having the words "Freezing" and "Speediest" written on the left and right sides, respectively.Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is coming on February...
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OnePlus x Oppo Unified OS now rumored to debut in the second half of this year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last fall OnePlus announced the development of a "Unified OS" - 'unifying' OnePlus' OxygenOS with Oppo's ColorOS, that is. This unification process has started, but not finished. So the OnePlus 9 family got OxygenOS 12 (with underlying code from ColorOS) based on Android 12 as a troublesome update, not the Unified OS. Similarly, recent rumors have pointed out that the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch globally with OxygenOS 12 and not the Unified OS.So at this point you might be wondering when to expect this elusive beast to finally make an appearance. And according to a new rumor from a...
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Samsung will only update the Galaxy A51 twice a year from now on
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is promising four years of security updates and three major Android updates for most of its devices, including the Galaxy A series. And yet, that doesn't mean monthly security updates, apparently.The Galaxy A51, according to Samsung's own updates website, is only going to receive two updates per year from now on. This in spite of the fact that the phone is little more than two years old, and it's so far only received one of the three major Android OS upgrades it's been promised. Oh, and it's been one of the company's best selling devices.To make things even more baffling,...
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Red Magic 7 series to feature dedicated gaming chip, cooling system an
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We’re all set to cover the nubia Red Magic 7 announcement on February 17 but before the big event nubia posted several new teasers for its upcoming gaming flagship. Red Magic 7 will bring an all-new independent gaming chipset dubbed Red Core No. 1. Based on the teaser the chip will process sound, light, vibration and touch inputs.Red Magic 7 cooling system and clip on fanThe new teasers also detailed the phone’s elaborate heat dissipation system via a teardown video as well as several new posters. Red Magic 7 will bring a multi-stage cooling system with a 20,000 RPM active...
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Nokia G21 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nokia G21 arrives a little less than a year after the G20 came on the scene. As with other makers, the G-series is home to mid-rangers that focus on affordable pricing and offering a reliable product rather than going after gimmicks.The G21 is a herald for a new design language for the company. Previous models featured a centered circular camera bump, what was once affectionately called “Oreo”. This model shifts to a rounded rectangle bump that is tucked into the corner.It’s not a totally innovative design, but it does feel like a fresh take after a couple of years with the...
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Nokia G21 unveiled with 90Hz LCD, 50MP camera and three day battery life
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The sequel to the Nokia G20 has arrived and it comes with improvements to the battery, screen and camera. None of the upgrades will make your head spin, no, the company is focused on sensible, reliable designs.That reliability is best expressed in Nokia G21’s top feature – running for three days between charges on its 5,050 mAh battery. HMD made improvements to its power saving modes, making them less restrictive. This allowed the company to enable the first level of battery saving at 20% (instead of 10%), at 10% you get the second level of power saving to extend battery life even...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 6
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Unpacked event took place this week, bringing us a trio of smartphones and as many tablets. Unsurprisingly then it's the Korean company that dominates our trending chart with the new Galaxy S22 trio occupying the podium.The Ultra top-dog came first, followed by the compact vanilla Galaxy S22, while the middle Plus version got third, some way behind its siblings.The Redmi Note 11 and 11 Pro 5G were at the opposite ends of the chart last week, but they are now a spot apart in fourth and fifth. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE slid to sixth position ahead of Apple's iPhone 13 Pro...
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Week 6 in review: Galaxy S22 series is here, Meta facing problems in the EU
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Welcome to your weekly recap. It was a busy week with Samsung’s Unpacked event where we finally got the long anticipated Galaxy S22 series and a trio of Galaxy Tab S8 tablets.Galaxy S22 is the small flagship that Android fans are waiting for, the S22+ offers a middle ground option while the S22 Ultra is the ultimate S Pen wielding non-foldable in the maker’s lineup. All three phones will be available with either Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets depending on the region. Galaxy S22 starts at $800/€850/£770, the baseline S22+ is $1,000/€1,050/£950 while the S22 Ultra starts at...
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The new phones and tablets of week 6
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The past seven days delivered plenty of new hardware, a large chunk coming at the Unpacked event on Wednesday. It was far from the only event, however, with 5 other makers announcing new devices. And we've prepared the following quick recap to make sure you haven't missed any.The week began with a Tecno Pop 5S - a budget solution for developing markets. The phone has a basic 5.7" LCD, two cameras on the back and an Android 10 (Go edition) OS. The chipset comes with a quad-core CPU and 2GB RAM and this whole ensemble costs the equivalent of $110 in Mexico.Tecno Pop 5S in Light...
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Flashback: the birth of TouchWiz and the many, many platforms that it ran on
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In early 2007 Samsung introduced the F700. Not its first touchscreen phone, but it was the first where the company put concentrated effort into crafting an attractive, functional touch UI. Well, at least compared to the dreary PocketPCs of the period.The result was Croix, French for “cross”. Looking at the UI grid, you will immediately see why it’s called that. The interface won an IF design award, a year after the LG Prada won the same award (as you may remember, the Prada was the first phone with a capacitive touchscreen).Samsung F700 running the Croix user...
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Weekly poll: Samsung Galaxy S22 series - hot or not?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While Samsung believes the future is in foldables, the rigid Galaxy S phones are still best-sellers. Three new models are coming to stores soon – you can already pre-order them and the first units will ship out on February 25 (a couple of weeks from now).In case you missed it, our Samsung Unpacked coverage wrap-up is a gateway to specs, prices and other details. Speaking of prices, they are the same as last year in Europe and the US, despite rumors of a possible price hike. One rumor that did prove true is that India is getting the Snapdragon versions of the phones. By the looks of it,...
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Weekly poll results: The Samsung Galaxy Note line will be missed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Galaxy Note is dead, long live the Galaxy S22 Ultra! We knew it was coming, but was it actually a good move to drop the Note line and absorb its trademark feature into the S-series? No, it wasn’t, judging by the results from last week’s poll.The majority would have preferred if Samsung kept the S and Note models separate. If nothing else, having a second launch near the end of the year was a boon for holiday shoppers with money to burn but few ideas. But that time slot is now owned by the Z foldables.About a third of voters don’t see it that way, though. If the phone was named...
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Huawei Watch GT Runner review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei launched the Watch GT Runner as its latest sports-oriented smart wearable. Our initial thoughts were of a lighter version of the Watch GT 3, but after having spent more time with it, we realized there's more to it. Read on for our review.The Watch GT Runner does indeed share most of the hardware with the Watch GT 3 - 1.43” AMOLED circular screen and resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. The battery is 455 mAh, there is a body temperature sensor, latest-generation heart rate tracker, wireless charging and Harmony OS 2.0.So it's no surprising that performance is more or less...
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KZ X Crinacle CRN (ZEX Pro) wired IEM review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] KZ is a Chinese brand that has become well-known in the IEM segment for its affordable and reasonable-sounding earbuds. We covered the popular KZ ZSN Pro X in our budget IEM roundup and found them to be the best of the bunch.The company has now teamed up with Crinacle to launch the CRN. Crinacle is a revered reviewer and critic in the audio industry and runs a database of over 1000 tested IEMs on his website. Recently, he has taken to doing collaborations with IEM brands to come up with products that have been tuned to his liking. KZ now joins this list of brands that includes Moondrop,...
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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will come with 64MP IMX686 and 20MP IMX596 shooters, company shares camera samples
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is coming on February 16, and the company has already kicked off its promo campaign by revealing the smartphone's design and a few features, including shoulder triggers and a 4,860 sq.mm vapor chamber for 40% better heat dissipation. Today, Redmi shared some details about the K50 Gaming Edition's camera department.Redmi has announced that the K50 Gaming Edition's primary camera will use the 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor which will take impressive night-time photos and let you capture pictures in a maximum resolution of 9,248x6,944-pixels. Inside the screen's...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 series hot take
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S22 trio arrived earlier this week to take their spots as the rulers of the Korean company's bar phone lineup. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ both get updated main cameras and slightly changed sizes, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the first Samsung phone to come with a built-in S Pen since the Note20 Ultra in 2020.Galaxy S22 and S22+ now fit their positions betterThe Galaxy S22 and S22+ come with revamped camera setups compared to their predecessors, including a significantly larger main sensor and proper telephoto cameras instead of relying on digital zoom from a...
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Realme tipped to launch 80W and 150W charging phones, Dimensity 8000-powered device coming soon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme introduced its 125W UltraDART charging tech in July 2020 and its VP, Mr. Madhav Sheth, told us last October in an interview that the company would launch its first 125W charging phone in 2022. The GT 2 Pro was expected to charge up to 125W, but that didn't happen since the smartphone arrived with 65W charging. And while we await the commercialization of the 125W UltraDART tech, a new rumor claims Realme will launch smartphones with 80W and 150W charging.Word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who also said that Realme will use Oppo's 160W power adapters to charge its...
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FENGMI R1 Nano UST Laser Projector review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] What is an ultra-short-throw projector, and why would you want one?As the name suggests, an ultra-short-throw projector or UST needs very little space between it and the projection surface to cast a large format image. This is achieved via ultra-wide lenses and light source and lens arrangement that can be quite challenging to pull off, particularly in a small form factor. By some standards, a projector needs to have a throw ratio of less than 0.4:1 to qualify as UST.This kind of setup is desirable for a number of reasons. First, there is the question of space. With a traditional...
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iQOO 9 series will launch with 4,700 mAh battery and 120W charging outside China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO 9 series unveiled in China last month will begin its global rollout on February 23, starting with India. The lineup will include the vanilla and Pro models in India joined by a new SE variant. iQOO hasn't detailed the specs sheets of the global units of these smartphones yet, but the company's Indian branch today confirmed that the iQOO 9 lineup will launch with a 4,700 mAh battery and 120W charging in the Asian country.That's hardly a surprise since the Chinese iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro also have the same battery size and charging speed. But it's good news for the Indian fans...
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Sony WF-1000XM4 long-term review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earphones have been on the market for a while now and have built up a reputation for themselves. Widely praised for their audio quality and especially their active noise cancellation feature these quickly become an industry benchmark. Our review from last year echoed similar sentiments, with my colleague coming out very impressed from his experience with the earbuds.Having spent some time now with the WF-1000XM4, I had some thoughts to share myself. Like how there's no easy way to shorten the name; you can't just call them 1000XM4 because then someone will...
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nubia Z40 Pro's camera sample shared by company exec ahead of launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] nubia will unveil the Z40 Pro this month, and while it hasn't revealed the smartphone's launch date yet, nubia exec Mr. Ni Fei teased the Z40 Pro's camera capabilities on Weibo by posting a picture taken with the phone. You can check it out below.Mr. Fei didn't detail the Z40 Pro's camera setup, but the company previously announced that the Z40 Pro will feature a Sony IMX787 sensor paired with a 35mm lens.The unit will have an f/1.6 aperture and come with OIS and omni-directional autofocus. nubia says this will reduce image distortion by 35%, gather 80% more light, and improve the...
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Samsung’s Tab S8 and S8 Ultra pre-orders suspended in the US due to “overwhelming demand”
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This week’s launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 lineups were followed by pre-order gates lifting so folks can begin ordering the new Samsung flagships hardware. XDA-Developers noticed that Samsung’s US website shows both the vanilla Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra are listed as “Sold Out” with only the Tab S8+ still available to pre-order.Samsung offered the following statement to XDA regarding those pre-orders.We are thrilled by the consumer response to our new Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. Due to the overwhelming demand in the last 48 hours, we will be pausing preorders...
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Onward Mobility reportedly loses license to use BlackBerry name
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month, it was announced by Onward Mobility that we’d see BlackBerry hardware arrive sometime in 2022 following delays that prevented shipments in 2021. It was said that a 5G-enabled enterprise smartphone with a keyboard would arrive to the market bearing the BlackBerry name.In the most recent development, the dream of a 5G BlackBerry is officially dead. According to CrackBerry.com Founder Kevin Michaluk, Onward Mobility is officially dead. The founder posted the following to CrackBerry.Dead as of yesterday. Time to move on CrackBerry fam. Confirmed from multiple...
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Redmi sells 270,000 Note 11T Pro units in one hour
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Redmi's recently unveiled Redmi Note 11T Pro for the Chinese market had its first sale earlier today, and it was a very successful one. Redmi general manager Lu Weibing reports that the brand managed to sell over 270,000 units in just one hour. While he doesn't go into specifics, we assume that means both the Note 11T Pro and the Note 11T Pro+ taken together. Still, it's a very impressive achievement, and it looks like the Chinese really like these phones. Hopefully that means they will be launched in other markets too in the future, although at this point it's anyone's guess if that ends...
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold gets big new MIUI 13 closed beta update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi’s first foldable phone - the Mi Mix Fold just got a major MIUI 13 closed beta update which brings plenty of improvements that should better take up the large real estate of the 8-inch inner AMOLED display. Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold The new Android 12-based update brings a reworked desktop layout for the main display with optimizations for dual-screen desktop mode. Multitasking is also improved with new parallel windows and free-form window options. There’s a new three-finger gesture that activates split-screen. Other aspects like Control Center get a revised layout. System apps like...
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Realme GT Neo3 review
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Apple Maps now testing improved data in France, Monaco and New Zealand
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Cupertino has been periodically updating Apple Map data, bringing in more detailed views in select countries around the world. The improved maps will be available in France, Monaco and New Zealand soon. Testing has already started, though the public at large may have to wait until mid-July before they gain access – July 15, according to Justin O’Beirne, who has been tracking Apple’s rollouts of these updates (which usually come out on a Thursday or Fridaya). The improved Apple Maps data includes much more detailed 3D models The new map brings much more detailed 3D...
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Redmi K50 Ultra might bring a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi K50 family is getting a new member - a Redmi K50 Ultra. The new smartphone will have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, according to Digital Chat Station, a credible leakster from the company's homeland. The K50 Ultra will retain most of the K50 Pro specs, including the 100W+ fast charging, but will have a 50MP main camera, which be a resolution downgrade from the K50 Pro and the K50 Gaming, but we are likely looking at a larger sensor. Redmi K50 Pro color options The Redmi K50 Ultra will be one of the Xiaomi flagships in the second half of the year. The phone will have an...
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iQOO Neo6 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO Neo6 that began its international rollout today, has landed at our office for a full review. Our unit comes in Dark Nova color, but there's one more option - Cyber Rage. It's also worth mentioning that we are talking about the global/Indian Neo6 here, which is different from the Neo6 launched in China last month. Before we proceed further to see what the global Neo6 offers, let's check out its retail package. The smartphone comes in a black-colored box - which is smaller than the more expensive iQOO 9 lineup's package - and includes a protective case, some paperwork, a SIM card...
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro will not have a rotating bezel, leakster says
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to leaks, Samsung is working on three smartwatch models for the Galaxy Watch5 generation – their code names are Heart-S, Heart-L and Heart-Pro. As you may imagine, these probably refer to the 40mm and 44mm sizes of a vanilla model plus a Pro model. But no Classic version this time. Does that mean no rotating bezel? Only the Watch4 Classic had it, the vanilla didn’t. There was always the hope that the new Galaxy Watch5 Pro model will carry on this style, but leakster Ice Universe just extinguished that hope. Some previous Samsung watches tried to emulate this hardware feature...
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Counterpoint: Smartwatch market grows in Q1, Apple maintains top spot
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The smartwatch market between January and March 2022 saw a 13% increase in shipments, according to Counterpoint Research. The analysis of the wearable market across the globe revealed Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi all recorded an increase on yearly basis, despite the quarterly 24% decline - the holiday quarter is obviously hard to match. Associate Director Sujeong Lim stated that brand loyalty is the main reason for the success factor of Apple, which increased its overall share, as well as its YoY shipments by 14%. Weaker international positions are the reason why Huawei, despite...
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Sony IMX800 detailed: 1/1.49" sensor with 54MP resolution
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There were many leaks about a sensor called “Sony IMX800”, which was supposed to be huge and was going to be featured in multiple flagships. There may have been a case of mistaken identity, so let’s set the record straight. The actual Sony IMX800 made its debut with the Honor 70 series. The resolution is an unusual 54MP or more specifically 8,768 x 6,144px. With support for 4-to-1 pixel binning, most phones using this sensor will likely default to 13.5MP or 12MP resolution. As for size, the sensor has a 1/1.49” optical format. Not as huge as some made out to be, but still fairly...
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Kuo says Apple AR/VR headset not coming at WWDC
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst well-known for their accurate predictions on Apple products and strategies, suggested that Cupertino is unlikely to release the rumored AR/VR headset and the accompanying realityOS at WWDC next week. Apple VR headset sketch (Image: The Information) The analyst shared that Apple is not ready to launch the project, and a simple introduction will open Pandora’s box of copycats. “Competitors can’t wait to see the hardware spec and OS design” and they will “happily copy Apple’s excellent ideas”, beating Cupertino in the race to put the devices on the store...
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ZTE Blade V40 Vita launched in Malaysia
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In the midst of MWC 2022, ZTE announced its four-strong Blade V40 series and three months later one of the phones - Blade V40 Vita is launching in Malaysia. The device will be sold exclusively through Shopee for MYR 599 ($137) and is set to go on pre-order from mid-June. ZTE Blade V40 Vita brings a 6.75” LCD with 90 Hz refresh rate, and 720 x 1,600 px resolution (20:9). The phone packs Unisoc’s T606 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage which is also expandable via microSD. There’s a 48 MP main camera around the back with two 2MP auxiliary modules while the front houses an 8MP...
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Foxconn expects more stable supply chains in H2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In an official statement at its annual shareholder meeting, Foxconn confirmed it’s expecting stability to improve in the supply chains in the second half of 2022. Foxconn chairman Young Liu stated the company is “confident in the stability of their supply chain for the second half of this year”. The recent wave of COVID across China has disrupted demand and supply for all major electronic products including smartphones, tablets and PCs. Foxconn - the world’s largest electronics manufacturer was severely impacted by the long-spanning Shanghai COVID-19 lockdowns. The local government has...
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iQOO Neo6 launches globally with a Snapdragon 870 chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO Neo6 and iQOO Neo6 SE debuted in China recently and now they are starting their global journey. India is the first stop, and it comes with its own plot twist - the global phone will be called iQOO Neo6, but will have hardware identical to the Neo6 SE. The phone comes with a 6.62” E4 AMOLED, manufactured by Samsung with Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Inside it is a Snapdragon 870 chipset with either 8GB or 12GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage. The 64MP main camerа on the back features OIS, and you get 8 MP ultrawide + 2MP macro shooters alongside...
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Watch iQOO Neo6 global launch live
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] iQOO launched the Neo6 in China in April, and today the smartphone will begin its global rollout, starting with India, which will also mark the debut of the Neo series in the country. The launch event will begin at 12PM IST (6:30AM UTC) and will be live-streamed on iQOO's YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. However, the iQOO Neo6 launching in India today is different from the one available in China. The former is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC, while the latter has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip at the helm. iQOO hasn't detailed the Indian...
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Letv launches entry-level Y1 Pro in China with Unisoc T310 and 4GB of RAM
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last we covered LeEco on GSMArena was early last year when the company came back to release some TWS wireless earbuds. Following some financial troubles several years ago now, the company hadn’t released any smartphones under the LeEco, nor the Letv brands. That’s about to change with the Letv Y1 Pro. This device isn’t impressive by any means, but could signal a new competitor in the smartphone industry. The Letv Y1 Pro looks pretty much exactly like an iPhone 13, in terms of design, with a very low price point. Starting at CNY 499 (roughly $75), the Y1 Pro is powered by a low-end Unisoc...
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Google Pixel 7 prototypes listed on eBay and Facebook Marketplace
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last night, a Google Pixel 7 prototype was listed to eBay and Facebook marketplace. Both listings were posted by the same individual. Here’s a screenshot of the eBay listing (via Android Police) which showed the seller’s location in McKinney, Texas. The eBay listing was posted to Reddit via r/Android where it gathered much attention. However, the Pixel 7 prototype was listed to Facebook Marketplace first, as noted by This is Tech Today’s Brandon Lee via Twitter. The Marketplace listing was titled as a Pixel 6, but the images showed a pre-production Pixel 7 prototype, as seen by the...
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OnePlus Nord 2 is now receiving the stable update to Android 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We're used to seeing newer smartphones receiving big Android updates before their predecessors, but OnePlus went an entirely different way with the Nord line. The original Nord got its Android 12 update about a couple of weeks ago, while its successor, the Nord 2, is only starting to receive it now, after having gone through a couple of Open Betas. The first one of those was outed about a month ago, so it's no surprise that the stable release took a few weeks after that. Anyway, it's rolling out now as a 4.89GB download, over half a year after Google initially released it, but better late...
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Upcoming Moto G42 runs Geekbench powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola's ever-expanding mid-range G line is bound to do some even more expanding in the next few weeks or so. And one of the models coming up is the Moto G42, already leaked in neat-looking press renders earlier this month. The phone was also certified by a bunch of regulatory bodies, and now we get an additional piece to its puzzle. That's because a prototype Moto G42 ran Geekbench 5, and as usual this means its results are now available for the whole world to see in the benchmark's online database. Not just that, though, but also a couple of important specs. Namely, thanks...
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Caviar dresses up the Apple Watch 7 in bronze, gold and titanium
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple hasn’t released a gold-plated smartwatch since the original Apple Watch Edition, switching over to ceramic and titanium instead. If you miss the decadent look but want a modern watch, Caviar has you covered. It released a series based on the Apple Watch 7, that roughly fall into two main versions. The first features embossed ornamentation inspired by the work of Gustave Young, a famous 19th century engraver of American firearms. This is the Moon series. Night Moon ($3,260) • Blood Moon ($3,350) • Dark Moon ($3,440) • Gold Moon ($25,070) It starts at $3,260 with the...
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The Google Pixel Tablet may support stylus input
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google teased a Pixel Tablet at I/O 2022, but didn’t reveal much besides a few renders and a vaguely positive description. It didn’t say whether it will support stylus input, but apparently it will – a Google tablet was certified by the Universal Stylus Initiative (USI). USI lists the device only as “Tangor” (a kind of citrus fruit), which is clearly a code name. But there is no mistaking it, Google has only one tablet in the works – the Pixel Tablet. And even that won’t come out anytime soon, it is expected in 2023. As the name suggests, USI created a standard for styluses that...
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Xiaomi Band 7 European pricing leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi unveiled the Band 7 for the Chinese market last month, and the fitness tracker is expected to make its global debut in the near future. Today this was once again confirmed by a Twitter leakster, who also added the European pricing bracket for the device. According to this one unconfirmed rumor, you should expect the Band 7 to go for €50 to €60. Considering that the Band 6 launched last year at €45.99, this is a price hike even if the new wearable ends up costing €49.99. Global coming soon €50-60 pic.twitter.com/GZWS4ZwYVz— SnoopyTech (@_snoopytech_) June 12, 2022 On the other...
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Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G/ F21 Pro 5G review
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Our Oppo Reno7 5G/Find X5 Lite video review is out
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Depending on where you live, this phone may be called the Oppo Reno7 5G or the Oppp Find X5 Lite. Either way, it bucks current trends and adds a microSD slot and a 3.5mm jack to the spec sheet of its predecessor – this is a proven way to curry favor with fans. Our video review covers these and other upgrades and how the phone compares to other mid-rangers: As Will explains, the Reno7 5G comes about half a year after the Reno6 5G so it is a relatively mild upgrade. In addition to the above, Oppo enabled HDR10+ on the 90Hz AMOLED display and doubled the base storage to 256GB. And while...
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Amazfit's ZEPP E can be both round and square, on sale now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazfit's new ZEPP E smartwatch is available from today, and it comes in a circular and a squared variant. The Circular model has a 1.28-inch round screen, while the Square model has a 1.65-inch diagonal. Both have rounded edges and support an always-on mode. For health tracking, the ZEPP E can monitor heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, as well as detailed sleep tracking. Fitness-wise, it supports 87 sports modes, including 11 professional modes - outdoor running, treadmill, walking, cycling (indoor and outdoor), skiing, freestyle, and more. It's also 5 ATM...
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Realme V20 5G launched with Dimensity 700 chipset and 5,000 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The latest member of Realme’s China-exclusive V-series is here with the Realme V20 5G. The device packs a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, 6.5-inch HD+ LCD and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging. The budget device comes in Star Blue and Ink Cloud Black colors and a CNY 999 ($150) pricetag. Realme V20 5G also brings a 13MP main cam and a VGA secondary module while the front houses a 5MP selfie shooter. Realme is selling a single 4GB RAM and 128GB storage trim of the device. There’s a headphone jack on board as well. The phone weighs in at 184 grams and is 8.1mm thick.
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Car maker Geely completes the acquisition of Meizu
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in January we heard that Chinese car maker Geely is looking to get into the phone business by acquiring the ailing Meizu. The acquisition is now complete, even if Meizu didn’t put out a press release. Meizu hasn’t been doing too well in recent years and a partnership with Sony that aimed to bring Flyme apps to Xperia phones didn’t do much to resuscitate the company. Geely has the resources to support the company, however, the automaker owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and others. Inside the Zeekr 001 One of the brands owned by the company recently launched the Zeekr 001, which...
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Samsung Galaxy Fit3 coming later this year or early 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While the Galaxy Watch series gets most of the glory, Samsung does make smart bands too. Well, occasionally. The Galaxy Fit2 was announced in September 2020 alongside the Galaxy Tab A7 and there hasn’t been a new one since. That will change, soon-ish. This info comes from the Korean branch of the Samsung Community forum. One user was asking about the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 and when it might come out. The answer is either in the second half of this year or (if there is a delay in the schedule) in the first half of next year. The band will apparently cost around KRW 49,000-50,000. Not...
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Apple iPhone 14 to bring huge front camera update with autofocus
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is expected to bring the iPhone 14 in September. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the new phones will have the biggest front camera upgrade since the iPhone 11. The selfie shooter will have auto-focus, moving away from the FF solution for the first time in the company's history. It will also arrive with a 6P lens and bright f/1.9 aperture. Switching to AF will improve the front campera's versatility, as people are relying more and more on the front-facing camera for both serious video calls and silly dances for social media. The main supplier of the lens will be Genius,...
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FCC docs reveal that the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series will feature 10W chargers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] FCC documents reveal three Samsung smartwatches – SM-R900, SM-R910 and SM-R920. The first two are the 40mm and 44mm versions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch5, the last one is the Watch5 Pro. Interestingly, the wireless charger that was tested in the lab is rated at 10W (5V at 2A). The Watch4 generation (and previous) used 5W chargers, suggesting that the new models will charge faster (in our tests the Galaxy Watch4 needed about an hour and a half). Note that is the input rating, the charger may still be limited to 5W output. Whether the watches have fast charging or not, they will...
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Photos of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 batteries reveal larger than expected capacity
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A previous leak suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 will bring a minor upgrade in battery capacity. Now the actual batteries have been photographed and it turns out that the upgrade will be bigger than expected. There are two batteries, both made by Samsung SDI. One has a rated capacity of 2,555mAh, the other of 1,040mAh. This brings the total to 3,595mAh rated, but typical capacity will probably be labeled as 3,700mAh. That would be a 400mAh increase over the Z Flip3 battery or a 12% bump in capacity. That’s not huge, but it’s not nothing either, considering that 3D renders...
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Nothing phone (1) teaser gives us small hint at design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After months of rumors and leaks, we finally get our first semi-look at the long-awaited Nothing phone (1). The tech startup posted a new teaser showcasing the back of the phone alongside a pair of parrots. The feathery critters are obstructing the view so we only get to see the top half of one of the camera modules. We can also see a white bit of plastic next to the camera as well as a silver screw. Nothing phone (1) is expected to debut with a transparent back showcasing key components like the camera modules, wireless charging coil. We’re hoping to get a closer look at the...
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New Samsung Galaxy Buds enter production, colors options revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is rumored to host an Unpacked event on August 10 where we’ll see the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4. The summer event is also the stage where we see new audio wearables, and this time we are likely to welcome the Galaxy Buds2 Pro or Galaxy Buds Pro 2. The TWS earphones have now entered mass production, according to reliable tipster Max Jamboor. SnoopyTech then chimed in with the colors of the new Buds, which will be three - Zenith White, Zenith Bora Purple, and Zenith Graphite. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro arrived in January 2021 and we’re now looking at an update with a...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 appears in live shots
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s next clamshell foldable just appeared in a set of real-life images. YouTuber TechTalkTV somehow managed to get his hands on the unreleased Galaxy Z Flip 4 and posted a video (which has since been deleted) showing the design of the upcoming foldable. The images show a largely similar design to the outgoing Z Flip 3 but also highlight the few tweaks made by Samsung. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 display and hinge Z Flip 4 boasts a smaller hinge which attributes to the slightly smaller device footprint according to the source. The inner screen looks identical to the one on the Z...
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Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Introduction Huawei announced the global arrival of the Watch GT 3 Pro last month in Milan, the fashion capital of Europe. It is the company’s flagship wearable for 2022, and it's certainly one of the best-looking smartwatches ever made. It was introduced in two sizes and we had a chance to try both of them for this review. After weeks of testing we are now ready to share our impressions of the Watch GT 3 Pro so strap yourselves in. We had the Titanium version of the 46mm Watch GT 3 Pro and the Ceramic 43mm unit with gold-accented bezel. Both variants look extremely premium...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 23
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Week 23 brings us one of the more intriguing installments of our trending chart with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra topping it. The Korean flagship was already there in February, but then settled to the lower half of the top 10 for a good while, before launching a fightback a few weeks back. Now that it's completed, the Redmi Note 11 had to settle for second, while the Galaxy A53, which has led the chart for the most weeks this year completes the rostrum. Last week's leader, the Redmi Note 11T Pro+, is down to fourth, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is fifth for yet another...
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iQOO Z6 Pro hands-on
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] iQOO introduced the Z6 Pro in April, making it the first smartphone in the Z series to carry the Pro moniker. We got a chance to spend some time with iQOO Z6 Pro, and here are our first-hand impressions. The iQOO Z6 Pro comes in a retail box with a design similar to the more premium iQOO 9 series' retail packages, but with a smaller footprint. It includes a SIM ejector tool, a protective case, some paperwork, USB-C cable, and, surprisingly, an 80W power adapter (the phone doesn't go that fast). The iQOO Z6 Pro sports a 6.44" FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1,300...
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Week 23 in review: Apple brings iOS 16, M2 chip, new MacBook Air
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This week was Apple's WWDC developer conference, and we got a packed event. Per tradition, Apple showed new versions of its smartphone, tablet, computer and smartwatch platforms. It all started with iOS. We didn't get an always-on display announcement, meaning Apple is keeping it as an iPhone 14 Pro exclusive for this Fall. We did get a big lockscreen overhaul with the option to change the visuals of the date and time, as well as moving the notifications to the bottom, making things easier to access, and cleaner. Notifications themselves got smarter. Apple also unveiled the M2, its...
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Flashback: a decade of Xiaomi battery and fast charging tech
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Battery charging is one of the few remaining segments in the smartphone world where proprietary technologies can thrive. Most companies use chipsets from the same suppliers, they buy the same screens and camera sensors too. But the batteries and accompanying hardware is sometimes fully custom and has been a field of fast-paced innovation in the last few years. Okay, USB Power Delivery exists, some might say it’s the best option because of its wide support. The same argument can be made for Qi on the wireless charging front. But right now proprietary systems allow for higher speeds and are...
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Weekly poll: is the Realme GT Neo 3T a winner or a loser?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While the GT Neo 3 flaunts its cool new Dimensity 8100 chipset, the 3T model offers the popular but aging Snapdragon 870 and a lower price point. Is the trade-off worth it? First, let’s give the Realme GT Neo 3T a closer look. The phone offers nearly the same 6.62” AMOLED display, with FHD+ resolution, HDR10+ support and 120Hz refresh rate. It’s not a 10-bit panel like on the Neo 3, though. Another change is the main camera – a basic 64MP sensor (1/2.0”, 0.7µm) replaces the larger 50MP sensor (1/1.56”, 1.0µm), the OIS is gone as well. The GT Neo 3 has a version with 150W fast charging...
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Weekly poll results: flat AMOLED displays with high refresh rates strongly preferred
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] LCD’s time in the smartphone world is almost over – an overwhelming majority in last week’s poll prefer AMOLED. But any old AMOLED won’t do, here is what most people consider to be the perfect display. There is a pretty even division between FHD+ and QHD+ resolutions. Some enjoy the extra sharpness of QHD+, others think that anything over FHD+ is a waste of battery (battery life considerations cropped up quite often). That “+” in the resolution names came about as phone makers abandoned the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. There were surprisingly many commenters who expressed a...
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Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke edition will offer more options, hit new market
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in October Samsung unveiled the Bespoke Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip3, offering a total of 49 color combinations. This program will also be available for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip4 and, according to rumors, will be expanded to offer even more variety and to be available in new markets. When customizing the Z Flip3, users could pick one of two frame colors, five back and five front panel colors. Removing one color combo that overlapped with the non-Bespoke phones, this gave 49 options. For the Z Flip4 the Bespoke Studio will probably offer customizations for these same three elements,...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 could finally bring a higher-res selfie camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S10 launched in 2019 came with a 10MP selfie shooter - an upgrade over the S9's 8MP front-facing camera. However, this selfie camera has remained unchanged on the S21 and S22 series smartphones (except the Ultra models). But, a new report claims that could change next year since Samsung is considering going with 12MP units. Word comes from Dutch publication GalaxyClub, which claims that the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ could feature 12MP selfie cameras. However, it's unclear if these will be placed inside punch holes or under the display. We also don't know if there will...
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The Xiaomi Book S 12.4" is a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2-powered Windows 2-in-1 convertible
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Many years ago Xiaomi unveiled a tablet that could optionally run Windows. However, it was only today that the company unveiled its first Windows-powered 2-in-1 convertible. It is a 12.4” tablet with an optional keyboard that can turn it into an ultra portable laptop. The XiaomiBook S 12.4” is powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, a 7nm chipset from the Snapdragon 865 generation. At the time Qualcomm compared this by saying at at 7W TDP it is faster than a 15W Intel Core i5 10th gen. Anyway, this slate runs Windows 11, which includes x86-64 emulation so you can run PC software that...
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Xiaomi Smart Band 7 debuts globally
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nearly a month after its debut in China, Xiaomi brought the Smart Band 7 version of its popular Band saeries to the global market. The new model brings the largest screen yet for a Xiaomi Smart Band at 1.62-inches. The AMOLED panel carries 490x192px resolution and now supports Always-on Display (AOD) which was not available on its predecessor. Another neat new feature is the automatic SpO2 tracking which will notify you if your blood oxygen level drops below 90%. Smart Band 7 retains the 14-day rated battery life and charges via the same two-pin magnetic charger. Mi Band 7 comes...
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra launches globally
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ZTE announced its Axon 40 Ultra flagship to the global audience two weeks ago, and the phone is finally available for sale. It brings a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, a big 6.8” Full HD+ AMOLED with a high refresh rate and mighty cameras on the back, as well as an under-display shooter at the front. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra will be sold globally starting on June 21 Customers who pre-ordered the phone got a $50/€50/£40 discount.The rest are looking at $800/€830/£710 for the 8/128 GB model or $900/€950/£810 for the 12/256 GB variant. The 16/512GB and 16GB/1TB storage versions won't...
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Poco F4 and Poco X4 GT prices and specs leak through Polish retailer
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Poco F4 and X4 GT will be unveiled this Thursday. However, an official Xiaomi distributor in Poland has jumped the gun and listed both phones. This includes full spec sheets, which confirm what we already knew. Poco F4 and X4 GT listed on Mi-Home.pl More importantly, the site didn’t scrub the metadata properly, so we have prices too. The Poco F4 will cost PLN 2,200 for the 6/128GB configuration and PLN 2,400 for an 8/256GB unit. That converts to $500/€475/₹39,000 and $545/€520/₹42,500, respectively. Here is a direct link to Mi-Home.pl if you want a closer look. For comparison,...
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Sony is reportedly working on its first 100MP sensor for phones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony is yet to release a 100+ megapixel sensor designed for smartphones, but one is reportedly on the way. The company will take an interesting approach – instead of going for the flagship market, its first 100MP sensor will be aimed at premium mid-rangers, according to leakster Digital Chat Station. The sensor will allegedly be part of the Sony IMX8 series. The series recently made its debut with the IMX800, a 54MP 1/1.49” sensor that was used in the Honor 70 series. DCS does not share details about the 100MP sensor, so we can only speculate. Given that it is aimed at mid-rangers, it will...
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Automatic Verification on iOS 16 will replace CAPTCHAs on supported platforms
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] One of the many new privacy features in iOS 16 is Automatic Verification - Apple’s take on Private Access Tokens. These will allow users to bypass CAPTCHAs on supported sites and apps by verifying the device and Apple ID on the log-in screen. Apple claims the process keeps user data and personal information away from the sites you’re trying to log in while also hiding your IP addresses. iOS 15 login vs iOS 16 with Automatic Verification Cloudflare and Fastly - two of the biggest cloud computing services providers are already on board to support Private Acess Tokens including...
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Realme GT Neo 3T to launch in India by early next month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme GT Neo 3T unveiled a couple of weeks ago is rumored to launch in India by the end of June or early July. The source claims that the smartphone will come in Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black colors in India with three memory options - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB. The Realme GT Neo 3T is a rebranded Q5 Pro announced in China a couple of months ago. It comes with the Snapdragon 870 SoC, 6.62" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery, 80W charging, in-display fingerprint reader, and stereo speakers. Realme GT Neo 3T The GT Neo 3T has a 16MP...
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MediaTek’s revenue up 33% thanks to strong sales of Dimensity 8000/9000
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek has shown significant growth in the last year. With the release of its Dimensity 8000 and 9000 series, MediaTek has seen positive response from OEMs wishing to include MediaTek’s higher-tier Dimensity chips on their flagships. Thanks in part to this, the company’s revenue has increased by 33%. Oppo, Realme, OnePlus, vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor have all recently released smartphones that equip these chipsets. MediaTek reported its revenue in May was around TWD 52.1 billion (~$ 1.75 billion), down 1% from April, but up 26% YoY and up more than TWD 50 billion...
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Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro details leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is apparently already working on two more high-end phones aside from the 12 Ultra which should finally be announced next month. We're talking about the 12S and 12S Pro, the former of which has already shown up on Geekbench and even in a hands-on image. That image revealed Leica branding for the camera, and today a new rumor sheds some light on other details. The information coming from a usually reliable leakster says the 12S will launch with three RAM/storage combos: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/512GB. The 12S will be powered by Qualcomm's recently unveiled Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1...
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Oppo Reno8 Pro+ is likely to launch internationally rebranded as Reno8 Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month Oppo announced its latest Reno family of mid-range smartphones for the Chinese market - the Reno8, Reno8 Pro, and Reno8 Pro+. In case you're wondering why we haven't reviewed any of them yet, that's because they're meant for the Chinese market. That said, an international launch usually trails with Reno series by a few months, which means these Reno8 models could be arriving in other markets before the end of the year. When they do, you might be in for some confusion, as it turns out that the Reno8 Pro+ could in fact be sold outside of China as Reno8 Pro, losing the "+" on its...
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Apple re-evaluating BOE OLED displays for iPhone 14 series
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this year China’s BOE had reportedly struck a deal with Apple to supply OLED display panels for the upcoming iPhone 14 series. That deal seemed to be in question back in May as BOE had altered the display circuit design which prompted Apple to halt its orders. Now, South Korea’s The Elec is reporting that Apple is re-evaluating sample BOE displays and may proceed to place a large-scale order. Based on sources close to the matter, if BOE receives a green light from Cupertino it would try to begin maximum capacity display production between July and August. The new report...
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Meta shows off VR headset prototypes that push resolution, brightness, size and focus to the limit
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta continues to develop the hardware foundations of the Metaverse and today CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off several prototypes. Most of them are designed to test one particular feature that the team considers essential to rendering lifelike VR. The first prototype is dubbed “Butterscotch” and its focus is on increasing the pixel count to achieve what the team calls "retinal resolution". That is around 60 pixels per degrees. The prototype achieved 55px/deg, using 2.5 times as many pixels as the Quest 2 that cover only half the field of view. Anyway, the goal is for the display to be sharp...
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Google uses Drake's new Texts Go Green song to pressure Apple into adopting RCS
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The “green bubble” has become part of everyday vernacular – the term is so popular that it was featured in Drake’s 7th album Honestly, Nevermind, which was released on Friday. The third song is dubbed Texts Go Green and if you don’t know what that means, here is an explainer from an unexpected source – Google’s Android team. #TextsGoGreen hit us different, that’s why we had to drop this unofficial lyric explainer video #GetTheMessage ???????? pic.twitter.com/dPxt9yZjCG— Android (@Android) June 18, 2022 The song refers to speech bubbles turning from their usual blue to green when the...
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Huawei teases FreeBuds Pro 2 launch, the TWS buds are coming in three days
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We have heard rumors that the next generation Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are coming this month, now the company has made it official – the premium TWS buds will be revealed in three days. At least that is how we’re interpreting the “coming soon” tweet. The black grille appears to be one of the three microphones that will be used for noise cancellation on the new buds. "Coming Soon" teaser • Leaked image of the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 (note the microphone grille) The FreeBuds Pro 2 will surpass their predecessor with 47dB noise reduction (up from 40dB), according to WinFuture....
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Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic now receiving second beta of One UI Watch 4.5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung opened a beta program for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic in May and released the first One UI 4.5 beta a week later. Now comes the second beta, R860XXU1ZVF5, which is rolling out in South Korea. Here is the changelog (machine translated): Bugs fixes Enhanced GPS stability Improved app performance More stable health tracking features, improved running and swimming performance Fixed slowdowns and unexpected termination of Health app Stabilized power consumption: Fixed My Photo and My Style background photo, also fixed issues with AR emoji character not...
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Photo confirms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will have a smaller crease than the Z Fold3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month Ice Universe tweeted that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will have a less pronounced crease compared to its predecessor. Now the leakster has photographic proof – a side-by-side comparison shot from the same angle. The crease on the upcoming foldable flagship does indeed appear shallower. That said, it’s not clear how significant the difference will be in real life scenarios. According to leaks, Samsung has tweaked the aspect ratio of the internal display of the Z Fold4 – it will be wider and shorter, giving it a 6:5 aspect ratio (vs. 6.2:5 on the current model). The cover...
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Telegram Premium launched for $4.99 per month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Telegram’s Premium tier is now available globally for $4.99/€5.49/INR 469 per month. Users who want to upgrade to Premium will have to update their Telegram app to version 8.8 and then head over to app settings and select the new Telegram Premium option. Telegram says that its new subscription service helps support the free version of Telegram while also paying for all the new features in the Premium version of the app. Here are all the new features available in Telegram Premium: No Ads In some countries, Telegram shows Sponsored Messages in large and public channels....
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Entry-level Realme C30 is official with a big 5,000 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme introduced another entry-level smartphone, three months after the C31 arrival. The Realme C30 brings a 5,000 mAh battery and a big 6.5” screen. The C30 is powered by a Unisoc T612 chipset. It is built on the 12nm process and has an octa-core CPU with two major Cortex-A75 units at 1.8 GHz. At the front, we have an LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Tere is just one 8MP camera on the back, coupled with a single LED flash. The phone comes with 2/3GB RAM and 32GB storage but there is a dedicated microSD slot for up to 1TB of extra room...
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Week 28 in review: Nothing phone (1) is official, HMD announces cheap
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The biggest story this week was the announcement of the Nothing phone (1). But it was more of a confirmation as we pretty much had a complete image of the phone. The handset comes with a recycled aluminum frame, a 6.55-inch 1080x2400 120Hz OLED touchscreen with 1,200 nits peak brightness, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 5 on top, and symmetrical bezels on all four sides. The Snapdragon 778G+ chipset sits at the helm, and a dual rear camera system comprising of a 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX766 1/1.56" main unit with OIS and a 50MP f/2.2 Samsung JN1 1/2.76" ultrawide camera with a...
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Weekly poll: will you join community of Nothing phone (1) owners?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in the day, OnePlus was a brand that worked on phones for enthusiasts – the One even ran CyanogenMod. Over the years it transformed into a more traditional smartphone maker, but now one of its co-founders, Carl Pei, has started a new company. Is this a new beginning or just a continuation under a different name? The Nothing phone (1) was announced earlier this week. This is a phone, indeed a company, that prioritizes style. The goal is to break up the monotony of current smartphone design trends (the company’s tagline on Twitter is “We're here to make tech fun again.”). A...
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Flashback: a decade of mini phones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In the early days miniaturization was fashionable, but as smartphones took over, the need for a large screen overrode everything else. That’s how we ended up with tablet-sized behemoths. Remember the Dell Streak from 2010? It was marketed as a “tablet”, even though it had a 5” screen. These days phones with 6.8” displays are fairly common, just fractions of an inch away from the smallest tablets on the market. You may be thinking that Sony was making awesome mini phones. And it was, until a few years ago. These days Apple is the only one making a phone that is both small and actually...
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Weekly poll results: Xiaomi 12S Ultra gets praised, 12S and 12S Pro need to prove themselves
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It comes as no surprise – the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has people excited. We’re still working on the full review, but you can check out the camera samples from the phone in our impromptu 12S Ultra vs. Mi 11 Ultra shootout. Last week’s poll shows that 2 in 3 voters are interested in the new Ultra. Many will even consider importing the phone – that 1” Sony sensor is unique and is supported by Leica’s lens making know-how and the faster ISP inside the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. As some commenters point out, the import route may be just a pipe dream – as Xiaomi doesn’t intend for the 12S Ultra to be...
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Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G quietly goes official with store listing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix just can't stop expanding its Note 12 line. There is the vanilla model, a variant with the MediaTek Helio G96, a Note 12i, a Note 12 VIP, which we recently did a hands-on review of and the Note 12 Pro 5G. Last month the company promised to unveil the world's first MediaTek Helio G99 phone. Enter the new Infinix Note 12 Pro 4G, which just quietly made an appearance in an Aliexpress listing. The Note 12 Pro 4G shares many specs with its 5G sibling, like the 6.7-inch, FullHD+ AMOLED display, the dual loudspeaker setup, the 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging and its camera...
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Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei's premium Freebuds Pro 2 earbuds are in the office and they are among the most feature-packed TWS earphones around. Noise-canceling? You got it, up to a staggering 47dB, which is more than twice as much as what Apple's AirPods Pro offer! Audio quality? You bet, the Freebuds Pro 2 has a wider frequency response than most other TWS - from 14Hz up to 48kHz. Bass? Yep, courtesy of an 11mm dynamic driver. Water-resistance? IP54 rated for splashes. The Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 come in a simple box with a USB-A to USB-C cable and three sets of S/M/L eartips. The case itself supports...
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Google Play Store might be removing app permissions overview in favor of new Data Safety info
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in May last year, Google introduced a new Data Safety section for apps published on the Play Store. A feature that started appearing on actual app listings in April this year and one that will be mandatory for all apps to have soon (July 20). Now Data Safety info sections have started popping up on actual live app listings on the store, and there is something a bit concerning. Namely that the new info window seems to be taking the place of the app permission overview that all apps on the Play Store used to have. The new Data Safety section in Google Play Store If this...
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iQOO 9T's black color model appears in official teaser
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week iQOO told us it will launch the iQOO 9T in India by the end of this month with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and a couple of days ago, the company gave us our first official look at the smartphone, sporting BMW-themed stripes on its back. Today, iQOO dropped a new teaser on Twitter, revealing the iQOO 9T's black color model design. The iQOO 9T's black version also has a dual-tone design, but the iQOO logo is centrally aligned, and the smartphone doesn't feature the BMW stripes like the other variant. The area around the camera module has a kevlar-like pattern similar to the BMW...
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Ulefone Armor X6 Pro is now official and on sale
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Ulefone just launched the latest in its Armor X line - the Armor X6 Pro. The obviously rugged device measures 150 x 78.9 x 14.4mm and weighs 227 grams. In keeping with the company's pedigree, that body is extra resilient and formally rated as such with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications. The Armor X6 Pro should survive dips of up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters of water also, water jets and all manner of fine dust and particles. Its polycarbonate outer shell is multi-layered, with every possible crack filled with waterproof adhesive tape as well as gasket sealing rings. The outside...
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G gets Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus has released the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G announced in February with OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11. The OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 brings refreshed UI and new features to the Nord CE 2 5G along with improvements to the OnePlus Shelf and Dark Mode. You can check the list of key updates below. System Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 to support the system to run smoothly even when...
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Xiaomi will unveil its first car prototype in August
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Technically, this is not the first EV Xiaomi has put out. That would be the Xiaomi M365 electric scooter. There's an "um, actually" fact to toss to your friends. Joking aside, the Chinese giant made a big commitment to the electric car market last year, pledging to invest $10 billion over the next ten years. In the latest development on that front, company founder Lei Jun is expected to unveil the first EV prototype in August. That car is designed by HVST Automobile Design, responsible for the Maven concept car from WM Motor. After the unveiling takes place, the prototype is...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2022) renders, key specs and price leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's been a while now since Samsung updated its budget Galaxy Tab A line. As per a fresh new leak, a new Tab A7 (2022) model is just around the corner. The leak offers a look at the tablet's rather unexciting design. It honestly looks like a spitting image of the 2020 Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 model both from the front and back. In fact, Samsung might actually be reusing some of the parts, and perhaps even the device housing since, like its 2020 predecessor, the new Tab A7 (2022) is said to feature a 10.4-inch, 1200 x 2000-pixel LCD display, a single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie, plus...
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Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge receive Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge launched in India in January with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5E are now receiving the MIUI 13 update that's based on Android 12. Xiaomi hasn't provided a detailed changelog of the update, but you can expect it to come with the usual goodies you get on other Xiaomi smartphones running Android 12 with MIUI 13 on top. The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge are the same phones with different battery capacities and charging speeds. The 11i packs a 5,160 mAh battery with 67W charging support, whereas the 11i HyperCharge comes with a 4,500 mAh cell that can go up...
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Leaked render of the Galaxy Z Flip4 shows the phone’s side
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is expected to launch sometime soon as the device was just certified with the FCC. Though we haven’t yet seen what the unreleased foldable looks like yet, 91Mobiles just leaked an alleged render of the upcoming foldable compact from Samsung. Source: 91Mobiles The image shows the right side of the Z Flip4 sporting an identical design and layout to the Galaxy Z Flip3. These renders show a possibly flatter edge around the perimeter of the foldable and the reflection shown may indicate that Samsung will go for a slightly less anodized finish on the...
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Poco is now rebranding the Redmi Note 10S, FCC documents show
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Redmi and Poco absolutely love to play the rebranding game, and it definitely looks like this isn't going to stop anytime soon. In fact, Poco may be getting ready to rebrand yet another device - in this case, we're talking about the Redmi Note 10S, which launched under that name back in 2021. It's a bit late to rebrand a handset more than a year after it first surfaced, but that's exactly what some newly surfaced FCC documents show is going to happen. Poco has asked for an FCC certification based on the previous one issued for the Redmi Note 10S, given that the two handsets are identical...
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra review
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vivo Y30 5G and Y02s coming soon, specs leak for both
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo is working on expanding its already pretty expansive Y line of entry-level smartphones, and today details about two upcoming devices have been outed. We're talking about the Y30 5G and the Y02s. The vivo Y30 5G, not to be confused with the vivo Y30 launched back in 2020, will arrive soon with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC at the helm, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It was already certified by NBTC last week. vivo Y30 Rumor has it the phone will sport a 6.51-inch HD+ 60 Hz IPS LCD touchscreen, and will run Android 12. On the rear it's expected to have a dual...
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Reliance Jio tests Redmi K50i 5G support, Redmi Buds 3 Lite launching alongside it
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi and Reliance Jio teamed up to test the upcoming Redmi K50i on the carrier’s 5G network ahead of its July 20 launch. Redmi K50i will boast a total of twelve 5G bands – namely the n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28a, n38,n40, n41, n77 and n78 bands. The phone successfully passed several real-world tests like streaming 4K content and cloud gaming. Xiaomi also confirmed the phone will arrive with a 144Hz refresh rate screen. Redmi K50i is expected to be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro+ so we know what elese to expect in terms of specs. Xiaomi India already confirmed it will be equipped...
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Tecno Spark 9 is launching in India on July 18
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We’ve already seen the debuts of Tecno’s Spark 9 Pro and Spark 9T and we now get confirmation that Tecno is launching another device in the lineup dubbed Spark 9. The device will be launched on Monday, July 18 and its landing page on Amazon India is already live revealing some of its key specs ahead of the announcement. Tecno Spark 9 key specs Spark 9 will bring a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch. The device will be equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G37 chipset with 6GB RAM (up to 11GB virtual RAM) and 128GB storage. Tecno’s Android 12-based HiOS 8.6...
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Major Windows update is coming in 2024, could be Windows 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to a new report by Windows Central, Microsoft will adopt a three-year OS release cycle, with the next release marked for 2024. It's unclear whether it will be Windows 12 or a version number of Windows 11. At the same time, Microsoft will increase the release of new features to the existing in-market Windows users. Starting with Windows 11 22H2 (codenamed Sun Valley 2), Microsoft introduced what it internally calls "Moments", which allows engineers to seed big features to existing users without the need for a major update. The "Moments" system was what allowed Microsoft to...
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Moto Edge X30 Pro appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipse
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola is launching the Edge X30 Pro smartphone with a 200MP camera, and the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform. The confirmation comes from Geekbench, where the flagship was benchmarked and unsurprisingly revealed mighty results in raw performance. The Moto Edge X30 Pro’s result of 1,252 for a single core and 3,972 for multiple cores are in line with other tests we had so far. There will also be a 12GB RAM option and the OS will be Android 12, but the phone will launch in China first with a heavily modified interface. Other rumored specs include 5,000 mAh battery...
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OnePlus 10T to come in Moonstone Black and Jade Green
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus today announced that its upcoming OnePlus 10T smartphone will be available in two colors. The colors in question are Moonstone Black and Jade Green. The Moonstone Black color has a rough textured back glass, somewhat reminiscent of the sandstone finish of the original OnePlus One but with striations instead as seen on certain types of rocks. The Jade Green color, on the other hand, has a smooth, glossy texture. It has the pale, waxy green color, as one would find on the jade mineral. The OnePlus 10T will be launching in New York on August 3. The phone is packing the...
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Analyst: the rugged Apple Watch Pro will have a titanium body, shatter-proof display
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, Apple will release three new watches this year – the Apple Watch 8, of course, a revamped SE and a rugged Pro watch. The Apple Watch Pro is described as having the first new design since 2018. It won’t be that new, however, as it will stick with a rectangular shape (instead of going circular) and it won’t have flat sides as some rumors have reported. It will be bigger, though, with its display expected to be 7% larger than the 1.9” panel on the Watch 7 45mm. And its display will be more shatter-resistant than current Watches, while its body...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and Redmi K50S Pro memory configurations revealed by TENAA
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Two rumored Xiaomi phones have been described in more detail in TENAA certifications. The two phones are Xiaomi’s second foldable phone and what could be its first phone with a 200MP camera. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (22061218C) will have 12GB of RAM and either 512GB or 1TB storage, according to the TENAA listing. This phone will almost certainly be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. From a 3C listing we know that it will support 67W fast charging (battery capacity is still TBD). According to leakster Digital Chat Station, both the internal and external displays on the Mix Fold 2 will refresh...
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OnePlus Ace Pro is also coming on August 3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is unveiling the 10T smartphone and OxygenOS 13 on August 3 at 2 PM GMT. However, the company just scheduled another launch three hours earlier or 11 AM GMT (7 PM Beijing Time) in China. The event will see the arrival of the OnePlus Ace Pro - a phone we are pretty confident is the 10T with a different name for the local crowd. OnePlus calls the Ace Pro “the new benchmark for performance” because it will come with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It will also have 120Hz screen, and rumors are pointing towards 150W fast charging, dedicated game mode and ultra-fast memory, probably...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 28
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There was no shortage of movement in our trending chart this week, but the top remained firmly withing the grasp of Nothing's phone (1). The start of the pre-order campaign gave the Pixel 6a's a huge boost in popularity and it snatched second place as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is now third for the fourth time in a row. After spending a few weeks in the lower parts of the chart, the Redmi Note 11 is back in fourth, while the Galaxy A53 consolidated its fifth position. The iPhone 13 Pro Max follows, placing just ahead of last week's runner-up - the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. We then have...
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Google Pixel 6a in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Google Pixel 6a recently went on pre-orders in over a dozen countries and we've got one for a review. Our unit comes in Sage color, but there are two more options - Chalk and Charcoal. Regardless of which color model you buy, the Pixel 6a's retail package comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5mm audio dongle, some paperwork, and a SIM card ejector. The box doesn't include a charger, so if you don't have a compatible power adapter already, you'll have to buy one. The Google Pixel 6a is powered by the company's 5nm Tensor chip and also has Google's Titan M2 security...
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Week 29 in review: Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 renders surface, a bunch of new phones announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] For yet another week, the Nothing phone (1) is dominating our news section but this time around everyone was eager to see what our reviewers had to say about it since the phone went official last week. We finally got the first official-looking press renders of the upcoming Samsung foldables - the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4. In other not-so-great Samsung news, the company allegedly decided to scrape the Galaxy S22 FE release in favor of manufacring more Galaxy S22 Ultra units. Xiaomi revealed the Redmi K50i 5G in China with Dimensity 8100 SoC and 144Hz LCD panel. Nubia made headlines...
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Flashback: a decade of Microsoft's failed attempts to conquer the phone market
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Microsoft and Verizon somehow managed to kill the Kin phones twice. The first generation came out in 2010 and was designed by Danger - the company behind the Hiptop (aka T-Mobile Sidekick). Danger was home to the likes of Andy Rubin and Matias Duarte, which people familiar with Android history should know quite well. We've covered the Kin story before, now we wanted to focus on what happened in the decade that followed. Well, Kin's fate was sealed from the beginning it seems, since the Windows Phone 7 platform was announced in early 2010. Evolution of Metro UI: 2nd gen Zune •...
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Weekly poll: can the iQOO 10 and 10 Pro power their ways into your heart?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Two hundred Watts – 200W! The announcement of the new iQOO 10 series brought the first phone to push that much power over a USB-C cable and into its battery, which can be fully charged in 10 minutes. This is with a 4,700mAh battery on the Pro model and is an impressive technological feat. Compared to the iQOO 9 Pro (which had the same capacity), the full charge is twice as fast (10 vs. 20 minutes). Is that a meaningful change or are we firmly in “diminishing returns” territory? And how do you feel about the new iQOOs in general – that’s the topic of this week’s poll. Pricing...
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Weekly poll results: Nothing phone (1) stirs heated debate, but the company needs to prove itself
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week’s poll shows that Newton’s third law applies to hype as well – for every hype there is equal and opposite hate. And few phone launches this year were as hyped up as the Nothing phone (1). That’s not to say that things are looking bad, necessarily. 1 in 10 people in the poll have already pre-ordered a unit, which means that they had jumped through all the hoops of the invite system. 1 in 3 people are waiting on reviews to make a decision. That’s reasonable considering that this is the company’s first smartphone and only its second product ever. It needs to prove itself, which...
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Realme GT2 Explorer Master in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week Realme announced the GT2 Explorer Master flagship armed with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a bespoke design developed in collaboration with fashion designer Jae-Jung. We’ve received a review device now and these are our first impressions before the review team gets going with its tests. Design is the one aspect where the GT2 Explorer Master definitely stands out from other phones. We’ve got the Travel Trunk model on hand here and it features a distinct look inspired by the vintage luggage carrying equipment. The phone features a light grey vegan leather back and...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro pricing revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's no secret that Samsung is working on a pair of new flagship smartwatches - the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro, with the latter replacing the Watch4 Classic from last year. So anyone looking forward to the release will be glad to see the prices ahead of the launch in August. According to Dealntech, the Galaxy Watch5 will be slightly cheaper than its predecessor. The Watch5 40mm (BT only version) will go for €259 while the 44mm flavor will ask €286. The Watch5 Pro's price tag will supposedly be €430 for the 45mm BT-only option, which is a slight price bump from last year. The...
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Honor X8 5G announced with SD 480+ and 48MP main camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor rather quietly introduced the Honor X8 5G smartphone, which is supposed to be the 5G version of the already released Honor X8 from March this year. However, there's more to it than just added support for 5G connectivity. For starters, the new X8 5G has a smaller 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with 720 x 1600px resolution. The Snapdragon 680 SoC has been swapped out for a Snapdragon 480+, which strangely is a more powerful alternative, despite its older manufacturing process and lower clock speeds. Memory options are limited to just one - 6GB/128GB. Honor had to cut some...
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Apple diversifies iPhone 14 suppliers ahead of the launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 14 series in September, and to avoid any delays in its launch, the company has diversified its component suppliers, which not only allows the Cupertino-based tech giant to reduce dependence on a single supplier but also have a bargaining position. And, ahead of the iPhone 14 launch, Apple's suppliers' list has expanded since China's SG Micro has passed the quality certifications for the higher-end iPhone 14 models. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Word comes from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said SG Micro will likely ship the PMICs for the iPhone 14...
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OnePlus 10T camera setup revealed officially ahead of launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is expected to release its next smartphone, the OnePlus 10T, on August 3 but it seems that the company doesn't want to wait much longer and unveiled the camera setup of the 10T in a community forum post. There are a couple of camera samples as well. OnePlus 10T camera samples For starters, the 10T won't have the Hasselblad Camera for Mobile as it's not the company's ultimate flagship. That seat is still reserved for the OnePlus 10 Pro. The 10T aims to be an all-rounder at a more affordable price point. Still, the handset will be running a proper camera setup with...
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OnePlus Nord Buds CE TWS earphones coming on August 1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus launched the Nord Buds TWS earphones in April, and it will follow up with the CE variant on August 1 - two days before the OnePlus 10T's unveiling. OnePlus Nord Buds CE is coming on 1st August to continue the legacy of amazing sound quality and great designs.— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 22, 2022 OnePlus hasn't divulged any specs of the Nord Buds CE yet. However, images shared by the company on its official Indian website suggest the Nord Buds CE will support fast charging but won't come with the silicone tips the Nord Buds came with. OnePlus Nord Buds CE will...
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T-Mobile agrees to pay $500 million in class-action settlement for 2021 data breach
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] US carrier T-Mobile has agreed to pay out $500 million as part of a class action lawsuit settlement for a data breach that took place in 2021. Customer data of “approximately 76.6 million U.S. residents identified by T-Mobile” was compromised as per the court filing on Friday. A report from Motherboard back in August of 2021 identified that the customer data involved in the breach included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and driver license information of affected customers. Of the settlement amount, $350 million will be divided between customers and lawyers (to pay fees and...
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Google Pixel 6a gets disassembled on video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google started taking pre-orders for the Pixel 6a yesterday, with official sales scheduled to begin on July 28. The Pixel 6a was announced back in May, and it represents an interesting departure for the "a" line, in that it uses the same Tensor SoC as the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, while still being cheaper than both of those. If you've ever wanted to peek inside a Pixel 6a, today's your lucky day, as YouTube channel PBK Reviews has done just that, on video, for your viewing pleasure. It's a step-by-step teardown of the new phone, revealing all of its insides. It does start off with a...
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Motorola is announcing the Razr 2022 and Edge X30 Pro on August 2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The next Razr foldable smartphone from Motorola was reported to be delayed just yesterday, but today the company has revealed its unveiling date: August 2. It will be joined at the same event by the Edge X30 Pro. The launch is happening in China, but the X30 Pro has long been rumored to launch elsewhere, rebranded as Edge 30 Ultra. It remains to be seen whether the Razr 2022 (also referred to in the past as Razr 3) will ever escape China, however. But given the history of the foldable Razr line, chances are high. Still, the initial announcement will take place in the home of Motorola owner...
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vivo V25 Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The new vivo V25 series has a passion for shooting photos and videos at night. And just like previous V-series models, it comes with a selfie camera that punches above its weight. We will be looking at both models, but let’s say “hello” the Pro first.vivo V25 (left) and vivo V25 Pro (right)The vivo V25 Pro has the better hardware of the two – this means better cameras front and back, but also a more powerful Dimensity 1300 chipset to do the image processing. This is a slight refresh of the 1200 chip that powered the V23 Pro.However, the V23 Pro had a very different camera...
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Our video review of the Moto G62 5G is now up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Affordable 5G phones usually come with a list of compromises since the 5G hardware still eats up a decent chunk of the budget. But if you want the high speed and low latency of the next-gen networks and don’t have the budget for a more premium model, it comes down to finding the right compromise.The global Moto G62 5G carries a €250 price tag in Europe and its spec sheet is fairly typical of a current Moto G model and of the €200-300 5G phone segment as a whole. The G62 still finds ways to stand out.The Moto G62 5G has a 6.5'' IPS LCD display with 1,080 x 2,400px resolution and...
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vivo V25 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We got two new vivo phones in today and it’s time we turn out attention to the vivo V25 – a Dimensity 900 midranger with a 50MP selfie cam and a color-changing back. Let’s see what else it brings to the table in this key features roundup.The in-box contents include the phone, a SIM tool, a clear silicone case, a pair of wired earphones with an included 3.5mm to USB-C dongle as well as a 44W power brick and USB-C cable.Our vivo V25 review unit comes in the flashy Aquamarine Blue color which not only looks cool but also has the ability to change its hues thanks to the Fluorite AG...
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Honor 70 arriving in Malaysia tomorrow
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this year Honor launched its Honor 70 in China and now the phone is going global at a new event in Malaysia. The keynote is scheduled for tomorrow, August 18 at 8PM local time (12PM UTC) and Honor will also bring its MagicBook 14 laptop and Honor Pad 8 tablet.Honor 70 brings a 6.67-inch OLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and brings a 4,800 mAh battery with 66W charging support. It boasts a 54MP Sony IMX 800 main cam alongside a 50MP ultrawide module and a 2MP depth sensor.Honor MagicBook 14 is a...
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Report: Samsung lowers smartphone shipment target to below 2021 level
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The market effects of the pandemic may be waning, but new issues have arisen that are complicating matters for smartphone makers. This has forced Samsung to reevaluate its production strategy for this year, reports TheElec.According to the publication, the original manufacturing target was 334 million smartphones (Samsung was going to make 284 million in its own facilities, leaving the remaining 50 million to its partner ODMs).Of those, the plan was to ship 300 million units. However, the company has reportedly revised that number down to 260 million and has slashed the manufacturing...
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Samsung introduces new 'Over the Horizon' remix by BTS member SUGA
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The default ringtone and theme song of Samsung’s Galaxy series, ‘Over the Horizon’, has seen many remixes over the years, but this is the first time that the same artist has been invited to do it a second time.As you can tell from its official title, ‘Over the Horizon 2022 Produced by SUGA of BTS’ was remixed by record producer and BTS member SUGA. This follows last year’s remix by SUGA, which launched alongside the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3.This new mix was produced for the new Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 foldables that will go on sale next week. However, it will also be delivered to...
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New vivo foldable is expected in September under the name X Fold S
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Vivo is planning three separate phone launches in the near future. The most awaited device is the new foldable that should compete with the Galaxy Z Fold4, Mix Fold 2, and Mate Xs 2 in China.According to Digital Chat Station, the phone will be called X Fold S and will arrive in September.vivo X FoldBefore the foldable arrival, there is a new iQOO Z6 on its way. We suspect it will have 5G and 80W fast charging, but we have to wait a bit more from the vivo sub-brand to learn more. There is also an iQOO Neo7 that will run on the Dimensity 9000+ chipset.These three launches are...
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Motorola Moto Tab G62 announced: Snapdragon 680, 10.6" screen, and 7,700 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As promised, Motorola unveiled the Moto Tab G62 today, which is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and runs Android 12 out of the box. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage onboard, expandable up to 1TB via microSD card.The Motorola Moto Tab G62 has a metal build and sports a 10.6" LCD of 2,000x1,200-pixel resolution. It comes with a total of two cameras - an 8MP selfie shooter on the front and another 8MP unit on the rear, having a 118° FOV.The Moto Tab G62 flaunts a dual-tone, water-repellent design and packs a 7,700 mAh battery that draws power through a USB-C port at up to 20W....
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Oppo Reno8 4G announced with 90Hz AMOLED and SD 680
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo’s latest Reno8 phone was launched in Indonesia – welcome to the Reno8 4G. This is the eighth member in the Reno8 family and brings specs that are indistinguishable from the Reno7 which was launched earlier in March.Reno8 4G packs a 6.43-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a small punch hole cutout for the 32MP selfie cam while the back houses a 64MP main unit alongside two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data.Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 sits at the helm paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage which is the only RAM/storage combo offered. The...
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Weekly poll results: tiny Asus Zenfone 9 stirs big excitement
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Is the Asus Zenfone 9 the perfect phone for people who want a small Android flagship? That seems to be the case, judging by the glowing reception in last week’s poll – half of people who voted want one.Another 30% would be interested, if Asus had offered software support longer than two OS updates and security patches spanning two years. To be fair, Asus said “at least two years”, but not everyone is willing to bet $700/€800 on the chance that patches keep coming after mid-2024.Admittedly, the poll is probably skewed – those interested in a small flagship are more likely to read...
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vivo V25 and V25 Pro launch officially today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Today vivo hosted an event at which a new impressive midranger was introduced - meet thevivo V25 Pro. We also received a press release about a vivo V25 that did not appear at the launch and is still missing from the company website. The former brings a 6 nm chipset, 64 MP main cam and other flagship-tier specs, while the latter has a 50 MP selfie camera with AF.vivo V25 ProThe Pro member of the family comes with a mightier Dimensity 1300 chipset and a bigger 6.56” AMOLED display, which is also curved, while the fingerprint scanner made its way underneath the panel. The max refresh...
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Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A53 get August 2022 Android security patch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung continues to release the August 2022 Android security patch for its devices, and the latest smartphones to receive the patch are the Galaxy A52 (4G model) and Galaxy A53.The software update that upgrades the Android security patch level on the Galaxy A52 comes with firmware version A525FXXU4BVG2, while the update for the Galaxy A52 has firmware version A536EXXU3AVGA.Samsung Galaxy A53Samsung is rolling the August 2022 Android security patch for these smartphones in Russia, but the rollout should expand to more countries soon.If you live in Russia and haven't received...
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Watch the vivo V25 series announcement live here
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo V25 series is scheduled to arrive today. The launch is scheduled for 12 PM Indian time (6:30 UTC), and the company will live-stream the event on YouTube. We've embedded the live stream video below.The new series is going to keep the color-changing feature that the predecessor vivo V23 introduced but we do expect to see some new colorways. Teasers also suggest a triple-cam setup including a 64 MP main shooter.Other specs reveal a big battery with 66W fast charging, Dimensity 1300 chip for at least one of the vivo V25 phones and 8 GB Extended RAM, likely for the mightiest...
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WhatsApp gets native Windows app, MacOS version still in beta but coming soon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp lets users link a desktop computer so they can continue to make and receive calls and send messages without needing to have your smartphone nearby. This is done through WhatsApp Web via a browser, or a web-based WhatsApp desktop app.WhatsApp is launching a native Windows app, which no longer uses the old web-based backend and has been updated to be run natively on Windows. Although the app won’t really look different on the surface, the native app will run better, use fewer resources, and should launch quicker than before. These apps will also allow you to keep chats alive from...
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vivo Y22s and Y16 specs leak through a promo poster
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo is gearing up to unveil the V25 series in India in a few hours, but it's also got other models in the pipeline too, which should be launching in the near future. And today the main specs for two of those have been outed through a leaked promo poster.We're talking about the vivo Y22s and the vivo Y16. The former is revealed to have a 90 Hz touchscreen, the Snapdragon 680 SoC at the helm, 8GB of RAM (plus 8GB of Virtual RAM), and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support. The phone is going to be IP54 certified for dust and water ingress protection, and it will have a 50 MP main...
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Oracle is reportedly auditing TikTok’s management of user data and content moderation
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] TikTok has often been under the scrutiny of American lawmakers and users alike with concerns that user data was being transmitted and accessed by servers in China. With TikTok’s popularity exploding in the last few years, user data and privacy of the platform has been discussed at length.In a new report, Axios has learned that Oracle has been conducting an audit of TikTok’s operations. Specifically, Oracle is looking into TikTok’s feed algorithm and content moderation models “to ensure they aren’t manipulated by Chinese authorities”.During the Trump Administration, TikTok...
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Preview program offers a taste of Android 13 to vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro owners in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo and iQOO are starting their Android 13 Preview programs in India today. Owners of a vivo X80 Pro or an iQOO 9 Pro can sign up if they want to test drive the upcoming major update to FuntouchOS. The preview software will actually roll out a week from now (August 23), so why the rush?Well, both the vivo and the iQOO programs will accept only 500 users each. So if you want in, you better hurry. The sign up process is simple – go to Settings, System Update, then tap the Settings icon in the upper right corner and then hit Trial version.A preview version of FuntouchOS 13...
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Some Pixel owners are getting an update for Android 12 instead of 13 by mistake [UPDATE]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Update: This was not a mistake. Google did intend to release this Android 12 update, though that caused some confusion since it coincided with the rollout of Android 13. The wording of the update notification will be changed to clear things up. Here is a statement from the company sent to 9to5Google:On August 15, Pixel devices running an old version of Android 12 received a notification about a previously released Android 12 update with bug fixes. The messaging in the notification was confusing with the timing of Android 13, and is currently being changed for clarity.This update is...
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iQOO Z6 Lite to launch next month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO Z6 series currently includes three smartphones in India - Z6, Z6 44W, and Z6 Pro. A new media report claims these will be joined by a Lite model in the second week of next month in the Asian country.The source claims that the iQOO Z6 Lite will be a 4G smartphone and will be a version of the vivo T1x, which is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC. Note that we are referring to the dual camera model available in India since there's also a T1x with triple rear cameras. And then there's the Chinese T1x, powered by the Dimensity 900 chip. It comes with a 64MP camera and supports 5G...
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Poco M5 and M5s will be announced on September 5, specs leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Poco has been working on a couple of new mid-rangers to add to its ever-expanding portfolio, and today the brand has announced that their unveiling will take place on September 5, via an online event that will start at 8 PM Beijing time (that's 2 PM CEST, 12 PM GMT, 1 PM UK, 8 AM EDT, 5 AM PDT, respectively). The devices in question are the Poco M5 and the Poco M5s, and the brand makes no secret of this, proudly displaying their names on the event invite. One of these is most likely going to be the previously teased smartphone running the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. And according to past...
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More evidence surfaces that the iPhone 14 Pro duo will support 30W chargers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in March analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple will introduce a 30W GaN charger this year. Now leakster DuanRui reports that an unnamed brand is sending out new 30W chargers to media outlets for testing with the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro series. Another leakster, Kioriku, reports that the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will only charge at 30W near 0% and before dropping down to 27-25W (that’s how a typical charge curve works). The current iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max charge at 23W and 27W, respectively, so this will be a fairly small bump, unless Apple goes for a more aggressive charge curve...
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio begins receiving an Android 12L-based update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s first device to run software based on Android 12L is the new Galaxy Z Fold4. Of course, the tablet-centric version of Android is coming to Samsung’s tablets too, starting with the Tab S8 series. The update has begun rolling out in Europe, watch out for the following versions: X70xBXXU2AVH2 for the Galaxy Tab S8, X80xBXXU2AVH5 for the Tab S8+ and X90xBXXU2AVH2 for the Tab S8 Ultra. The update is available for both the Wi-Fi only and 5G versions of the slates. It includes the August 2022 security patch. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is getting updated to Android...
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The Dimensity 9000+ powered Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is coming on September 19
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Asus has officially confirmed that it is working on a phone using the boosted Dimensity 9000+ chipset – the first official teaser names the phone as the “Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate”. The new model will be unveiled on September 19, three weeks from now. There will be simultaneous events in New York (8:00am), Berlin (2:00pm) and Taipei (8:00pm). The 9000+ officially promises 5% higher CPU and 10% higher GPU scores than the vanilla chipset. However, an early result from AnTuTu shows that the ROG Phone 6D is only a few percent shy of the performance of its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+...
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Samsung previews IFA 2022 event: It’s all about the smart home
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung will be part of this year’s IFA in Berlin, and the company previewed what it plans to unveil at the show. Jae Seung Lee, Head of Digital Appliances at Samsung Electronics revealed in a blog post that the Korean maker is betting on sustainability and energy efficiency in its future products, without naming what they could be. The executive revealed three key steps which will make Samsung “the No. 1 energy efficiency brand in home appliances” - a bold claim that aims to reach a Net Zero Home. JaeSeung Lee, Head of Digital Appliances, Samsung Electronics The first step to...
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Huawei Mate 50 Pro is bringing back the notch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei will introduce the Mate 50 series on September 6 and the leak train is picking up the pace. We expect the Mate 50 Pro to have a wide notch, at least as wide as on the Mate 20 Pro, according to leaked photos of a protective glass cover. Huawei Mate 50 Pro protector Now reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station says the front will have a “1.5K curved screen”, with 1.5K being a term incorrectly used in China for displays that are between QHD (wrongly named 2K) and FullHD. The first smartphone on the market with such screen was the Redmi K50 Ultra, with a resolution of...
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Motorola Edge 30 Neo color options leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A while back we came across a Geekbench listing for the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Neo (aka Edge 30 Lite) and today we have more details on the phone’s design thanks to a series of new images of the phone in all four of it color options. Evan Blass and 91mobiles are bringing us the Black Onyx, Very Peri, Aqua Foam, and Ice Palace colors of the Edge 30 Neo. Motorola Edge 30 Neo design and color options Motorola Edge 30 Neo is expected to debut with a 6.28-inch pOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will likely launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 chipset...
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Apple trademarks “Reality One” for its mixed reality headset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple will likely use Reality in its naming for the upcoming mixed reality headset as per a new series of patents. A new Bloomberg report details three separate patent fillings for Reality One, Reality Pro and Reality Processor. These are the likely names for the two versions of the long-rumored Apple MR/AR headset and its processing unit. Older applications also revealed a realityOS patent filling which is most likely for the headset’s OS. Possible names for Apple's mixed reality headsets The US Trademark and Patent Office shows Immersive Health Solutions as the patent filer for...
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Samsung to deliver major update for Galaxy S22 series' cameras
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced today that its new software update for the Galaxy S22 series will bring a number of improvements to the trio's cameras. Hyperlapse videos will be enabled for the telephoto camera, and the QR scanner will be improved for easier navigation. Samsung camera app improvements The Hyperlapse option in the Camera app offered recording with the wide and ultrawide cameras, but now a third 3x option is coming. The company also confirmed Astro Hyperlapse is currently in development - a cool feature that will allow users to have even more artistic photos of the night...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 34
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple's official confirmation of its September 7 iPhone 14 series event was the key event to influence this week's trending chart. Not only it helped the iPhone 14 Pro Max retain its lead, but it also lead to a true Apple invasion lower down the ranks as people started comparing their existing phones as they considered upgrading. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rose to second as the Galaxy Z Fold4 foldable lost more steam and is now down in seventh. Yet another phone from the Korean company, the Galaxy A53, completes the podium as the iPhone 13 Pro Max's charge came just short and it ended...
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Week 34 in review: Xperia 5 IV coming on September 1, iPhone 14 on September 7
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Another week down, let's take a look back at the top stories. Apple confirmed its iPhone 14 series announcement will happen on September 7. The lineup will almost certainly include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumor has it the Pros will get the new A16 Bionic, ProMotion displays, the new pill-shaped punch hole Face ID instead of the notch, a new selfie camera with AF, and a new 48MP main camera with 8K video. The non-Pro's will retain the A15 Bionic, have 60Hz displays, and likely the camera setup of the iPhone 13...
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Our Google Pixel 6a video review is up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google finally released its mid-range offering from the Pixel 6 lineup and we couldn't miss reviewing it. Despite the Pixel 6a being marketed as a midranger, many of the phone's aspects are flagship-worthy. It has a bright OLED panel, albeit 60Hz, a flagship Tensor chipset and a nice set of capable cameras. We have every detail of the phone explored in our written review, but we totally understand those that would rather watch the highlights summed up on video as well. Ricky delivers all the highs and lows of the Pixel 6a in just under 9 minutes.
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has landed at HQ and we've got an unboxing for you. It comes with a case for the rear glass panel, complete with an adjustable kickstand, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, a 67W charger, and a cable. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is among the thinnest foldables around. It measures 5.4mm when unfolded, and 11.2mm when folded. Compare that to the Galaxy Z Fold4's 6.3mm/15.8mm, and the Xiaomi phone feels thin as air. There's a lot to say about the Mix Fold 2 in comparison to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The Xiaomi foldable has a conventional-feeling outer display with a 21:9 aspect, which...
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Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi's latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It's a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control devices around your house with just your voice, as long as they work with an IR remote. Design The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a relatively compact device, measuring 14cm tall and 9.5cm across. It is made out of matte black plastic that does unfortunately show dust quite readily and requires regular cleaning. On the front is a four character seven-segment LED display that mostly just...
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Weekly poll: is the Honor 70 the right midranger for you?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this week Honor brought over its Honor 70 to the UK market after it debuted in China earlier in the year and the phone is expected to arrive in more regions in the coming weeks. At £479.99 for the 8/128 GB trim and £529.99 for the 8/256 GB model Honor is having big goals for its new workhorse, but does it have what it takes to be your next phone? The Android midrange segment is arguably the busiest area in the smartphone market with plenty of great options from a variety of makers. The big names like Samsung, Xiaomi and the BBK group routinely offer great devices that come with...
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Realme 9i 5G hands-on
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme launched the 9i in January and followed up with the 5G version last week. It has Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, and Metallica Gold color options, but Realme is currently only selling the latter two models, with the blue variant coming at some later point. We got a chance to spend some time with the Metallica Gold version, so here are our first-hand impressions. The Realme 9i 5G comes in a yellow-colored box similar to its 4G counterpart, including a protective case, a SIM card ejector tool, a USB-C cable, an 18W power adapter, and some paperwork. The Realme 9i 5G is built...
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Weekly poll results: Most of you are excited about Android 13 as long as your phone gets it
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Android 13 is an exciting update for most users according to your answers to last week’s poll. The majority of you are eager to test out the latest version of Android with its new Material You customization options and new security features. Sadly, nearly 26% of respondents say their phones won’t get Android 13. OS fragmentation is still one of Android’s weak points and plenty of devices launched in the past two years won’t receive the new update at all. For the rest, the update is either several weeks or months away depending on the manufacturer and class of device. Some makers like...
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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Huawei MateBook X Pro is the company's most premium laptop line and we have the 2022 model at the office today! The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is a sight to behold. Ever since Huawei introduced the thin-and-light MateBook X Pro series back in 2017, they've been one of the prettiest machines. We're talking MacBook Air 2022 bezels back in 2017. But this year, Huawei finally made some changes to the design, which we'll go over right after we get the unboxing out of the way. The MateBook X Pro 2022 comes in the same-looking white retail box with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a new 90W...
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Apple Watch Pro to be announced during the September 7 event
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As most of you probably already know, Apple is going to announce the next generation of iPhones during an event on September 7, but alongside the phones, some industry analysts believe that a smartwatch will also be revealed. This one is going to be slightly different than the standard Apple Watch - it's going to be more premium, with a different design and considerably bigger display too. It will likely be called Apple Watch Pro and according to a supply chain analysis, it's going to feature a flat display design with really subtle curvature towards the edges, which in turn might also...
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 1's specs sheet leaked
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm has launched three chipsets based on the 4nm manufacturing process under the new naming scheme until now - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Thanks to reliable leakster Evan Blass, we now know the company will also launch a Snapdragon 6 series chip with the same naming convention, called Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Blass has leaked the complete specs sheet of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, which tells us it is a 4nm chip having part number SM6450. It supports 5G networks and Qualcomm's Quick Charge 4+ technology. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC consists of a...
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More evidence surfaces that the iPhone 14 Pro duo will support 30W cha
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in March analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple will introduce a 30W GaN charger this year. Now leakster DuanRui reports that an unnamed brand is sending out new 30W chargers to media outlets for testing with the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro series. Another leakster, Kioriku, reports that the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will only charge at 30W near 0% and before dropping down to 27-25W (that’s how a typical charge curve works). The current iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max charge at 23W and 27W, respectively, so this will be a fairly small bump, unless Apple goes for a more aggressive charge curve...
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio begins receiving an Android 12L-based update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s first device to run software based on Android 12L is the new Galaxy Z Fold4. Of course, the tablet-centric version of Android is coming to Samsung’s tablets too, starting with the Tab S8 series. The update has begun rolling out in Europe, watch out for the following versions: X70xBXXU2AVH2 for the Galaxy Tab S8, X80xBXXU2AVH5 for the Tab S8+ and X90xBXXU2AVH2 for the Tab S8 Ultra. The update is available for both the Wi-Fi only and 5G versions of the slates. It includes the August 2022 security patch. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is getting updated to Android...
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The Dimensity 9000+ powered Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is coming on September 19
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Asus has officially confirmed that it is working on a phone using the boosted Dimensity 9000+ chipset – the first official teaser names the phone as the “Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate”. The new model will be unveiled on September 19, three weeks from now. There will be simultaneous events in New York (8:00am), Berlin (2:00pm) and Taipei (8:00pm). The 9000+ officially promises 5% higher CPU and 10% higher GPU scores than the vanilla chipset. However, an early result from AnTuTu shows that the ROG Phone 6D is only a few percent shy of the performance of its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+...
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Samsung previews IFA 2022 event: It’s all about the smart home
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung will be part of this year’s IFA in Berlin, and the company previewed what it plans to unveil at the show. Jae Seung Lee, Head of Digital Appliances at Samsung Electronics revealed in a blog post that the Korean maker is betting on sustainability and energy efficiency in its future products, without naming what they could be. The executive revealed three key steps which will make Samsung “the No. 1 energy efficiency brand in home appliances” - a bold claim that aims to reach a Net Zero Home. JaeSeung Lee, Head of Digital Appliances, Samsung Electronics The first step to...
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Huawei Mate 50 Pro is bringing back the notch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei will introduce the Mate 50 series on September 6 and the leak train is picking up the pace. We expect the Mate 50 Pro to have a wide notch, at least as wide as on the Mate 20 Pro, according to leaked photos of a protective glass cover. Huawei Mate 50 Pro protector Now reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station says the front will have a “1.5K curved screen”, with 1.5K being a term incorrectly used in China for displays that are between QHD (wrongly named 2K) and FullHD. The first smartphone on the market with such screen was the Redmi K50 Ultra, with a resolution of...
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Motorola Edge 30 Neo color options leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A while back we came across a Geekbench listing for the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Neo (aka Edge 30 Lite) and today we have more details on the phone’s design thanks to a series of new images of the phone in all four of it color options. Evan Blass and 91mobiles are bringing us the Black Onyx, Very Peri, Aqua Foam, and Ice Palace colors of the Edge 30 Neo. Motorola Edge 30 Neo design and color options Motorola Edge 30 Neo is expected to debut with a 6.28-inch pOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will likely launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 chipset...
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Apple trademarks “Reality One” for its mixed reality headset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple will likely use Reality in its naming for the upcoming mixed reality headset as per a new series of patents. A new Bloomberg report details three separate patent fillings for Reality One, Reality Pro and Reality Processor. These are the likely names for the two versions of the long-rumored Apple MR/AR headset and its processing unit. Older applications also revealed a realityOS patent filling which is most likely for the headset’s OS. Possible names for Apple's mixed reality headsets The US Trademark and Patent Office shows Immersive Health Solutions as the patent filer for...
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Samsung to deliver major update for Galaxy S22 series' cameras
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced today that its new software update for the Galaxy S22 series will bring a number of improvements to the trio's cameras. Hyperlapse videos will be enabled for the telephoto camera, and the QR scanner will be improved for easier navigation. Samsung camera app improvements The Hyperlapse option in the Camera app offered recording with the wide and ultrawide cameras, but now a third 3x option is coming. The company also confirmed Astro Hyperlapse is currently in development - a cool feature that will allow users to have even more artistic photos of the night...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 34
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple's official confirmation of its September 7 iPhone 14 series event was the key event to influence this week's trending chart. Not only it helped the iPhone 14 Pro Max retain its lead, but it also lead to a true Apple invasion lower down the ranks as people started comparing their existing phones as they considered upgrading. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rose to second as the Galaxy Z Fold4 foldable lost more steam and is now down in seventh. Yet another phone from the Korean company, the Galaxy A53, completes the podium as the iPhone 13 Pro Max's charge came just short and it ended...
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Week 34 in review: Xperia 5 IV coming on September 1, iPhone 14 on September 7
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Another week down, let's take a look back at the top stories. Apple confirmed its iPhone 14 series announcement will happen on September 7. The lineup will almost certainly include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumor has it the Pros will get the new A16 Bionic, ProMotion displays, the new pill-shaped punch hole Face ID instead of the notch, a new selfie camera with AF, and a new 48MP main camera with 8K video. The non-Pro's will retain the A15 Bionic, have 60Hz displays, and likely the camera setup of the iPhone 13...
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Our Google Pixel 6a video review is up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google finally released its mid-range offering from the Pixel 6 lineup and we couldn't miss reviewing it. Despite the Pixel 6a being marketed as a midranger, many of the phone's aspects are flagship-worthy. It has a bright OLED panel, albeit 60Hz, a flagship Tensor chipset and a nice set of capable cameras. We have every detail of the phone explored in our written review, but we totally understand those that would rather watch the highlights summed up on video as well. Ricky delivers all the highs and lows of the Pixel 6a in just under 9 minutes.
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has landed at HQ and we've got an unboxing for you. It comes with a case for the rear glass panel, complete with an adjustable kickstand, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, a 67W charger, and a cable. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is among the thinnest foldables around. It measures 5.4mm when unfolded, and 11.2mm when folded. Compare that to the Galaxy Z Fold4's 6.3mm/15.8mm, and the Xiaomi phone feels thin as air. There's a lot to say about the Mix Fold 2 in comparison to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The Xiaomi foldable has a conventional-feeling outer display with a 21:9 aspect, which...
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Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi's latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It's a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control devices around your house with just your voice, as long as they work with an IR remote. Design The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a relatively compact device, measuring 14cm tall and 9.5cm across. It is made out of matte black plastic that does unfortunately show dust quite readily and requires regular cleaning. On the front is a four character seven-segment LED display that mostly just...
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Weekly poll: is the Honor 70 the right midranger for you?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this week Honor brought over its Honor 70 to the UK market after it debuted in China earlier in the year and the phone is expected to arrive in more regions in the coming weeks. At £479.99 for the 8/128 GB trim and £529.99 for the 8/256 GB model Honor is having big goals for its new workhorse, but does it have what it takes to be your next phone? The Android midrange segment is arguably the busiest area in the smartphone market with plenty of great options from a variety of makers. The big names like Samsung, Xiaomi and the BBK group routinely offer great devices that come with...
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Realme 9i 5G hands-on
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme launched the 9i in January and followed up with the 5G version last week. It has Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, and Metallica Gold color options, but Realme is currently only selling the latter two models, with the blue variant coming at some later point. We got a chance to spend some time with the Metallica Gold version, so here are our first-hand impressions. The Realme 9i 5G comes in a yellow-colored box similar to its 4G counterpart, including a protective case, a SIM card ejector tool, a USB-C cable, an 18W power adapter, and some paperwork. The Realme 9i 5G is built...
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Weekly poll results: Most of you are excited about Android 13 as long as your phone gets it
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Android 13 is an exciting update for most users according to your answers to last week’s poll. The majority of you are eager to test out the latest version of Android with its new Material You customization options and new security features. Sadly, nearly 26% of respondents say their phones won’t get Android 13. OS fragmentation is still one of Android’s weak points and plenty of devices launched in the past two years won’t receive the new update at all. For the rest, the update is either several weeks or months away depending on the manufacturer and class of device. Some makers like...
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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Huawei MateBook X Pro is the company's most premium laptop line and we have the 2022 model at the office today! The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is a sight to behold. Ever since Huawei introduced the thin-and-light MateBook X Pro series back in 2017, they've been one of the prettiest machines. We're talking MacBook Air 2022 bezels back in 2017. But this year, Huawei finally made some changes to the design, which we'll go over right after we get the unboxing out of the way. The MateBook X Pro 2022 comes in the same-looking white retail box with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a new 90W...
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Apple Watch Pro to be announced during the September 7 event
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 1's specs sheet leaked
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm has launched three chipsets based on the 4nm manufacturing process under the new naming scheme until now - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Thanks to reliable leakster Evan Blass, we now know the company will also launch a Snapdragon 6 series chip with the same naming convention, called Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Blass has leaked the complete specs sheet of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, which tells us it is a 4nm chip having part number SM6450. It supports 5G networks and Qualcomm's Quick Charge 4+ technology. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC consists of a...
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