Top 10 trending phones of week 25
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Week 25 saw the Samsung Galaxy A54 further extend its lead as the most popular phone in our database this year. It once again had the Galaxy S23 Ultra right behind it with the Redmi Note 12 Pro sitting pretty in third. The Redmi Note 12 retained the fourth position and the first change we see this week is the fifth place, which is now occupied by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 follow in sixth and seventh, while the extensive leaks are already putting the Asus Zenfone 10 under the spotlight. The compact upcoming flagship is still a couple of weeks away from...
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Week 25 in review: Nothing Phone (2), Google Pixel 8, and OnePlus V Fold leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Welcome to another week's recap. Interestingly enough, our top story of the week was Nothing's transparent USB-C cable for the Phone (2). The cable has the brand's engraving as well as six tiny circles, which we hope are LEDs, but are likely just part of the design.While on the topic, we got reported prices for the 8/256GB and 12/512GB Nothing Phone (2) - €729 and €849, respectively. We'll find out for sure on July 11.We gathered a list of all Galaxy devices that are eligible for OneUI 6.0 and Android 14. The Galaxy S21 or newer is surely getting the Android 14 along with the Galaxy Z...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, Italy, the US, and India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] What is better – a year old flagship or a current mid-ranger? If they are close enough in price, the high-end hardware tends to be the better pick as we’ll see with a few phones this week. The UK Germany Italy USA India UKA few weeks ago the Realme GT2 was selling for £360, but its price has fallen by £50 since then. This makes is a great deal for a Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 6.62” 120Hz AMOLED display (FHD+), complete with a 5,000mAh battery and 65W fast charging. Realme GT2 ...
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Say hi to the Redmi 12, Xiaomi's very freshly-announced entry-level phone with good specs for a good price.Let's unbox it, then we'll go over both. Similar to the entry-level Galaxy phones, the Redmi 12 ships with a USB cable, but manages to squeeze in a case as well. There's no charger, though, so you'll need to supply your own - the phone supports 18W charging.Back to the specs. The Redmi 12 has an ample 6.79-inch IPS LCD of 1080x2460px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is vibrant and ramps up surprisingly bright.The SoC is a 12nm MediaTek Helio G88 paired with...
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Weekly poll: are macro-enabled ultra wide cameras useful or useless?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Many of you think it’s useless – the dedicated 2MP macro module that is there to pad out the camera count on cheaper phones. But if the phone has autofocus on its ultra wide-angle camera, then it can produce far higher quality photos.Is this a feature that you use regularly? Or ever? Note that we’re asking specifically about macro photography with AF-enabled ultrawide cameras, not about dedicated modules like the aforementioned 2MP units or even the higher quality telemacro modules.High-end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max do have autofocus on...
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Flashback: phones that weren’t, part 3: an award-winning design hobbled by an awful chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While Windows is best known as a desktop operating system, Microsoft’s big push with Windows 8 was to make both the internals and the user interface capable of running on a touch-based, ARM-powered device. This caused a massive rewrite of Windows Phone as it went from version 7 to version 8 and breaking app compatibility. The desktop and mobile OSes continued to move closer together and Windows 10 Mobile’s Continuum feature blurred the lines between desktop and mobile.The hero of today’s story – well, the tragic hero, but let’s not spoil the story – is called the NuAns Neo. Continuum...
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Weekly poll results: port-less phones may be an unfortunate future, according to most
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week’s poll raised some hackles – a lot of people really hate the idea of a port-less future for smartphones. And quite a few are convinced that the EU will block any such designs, but that may not be possible. Here is how the official post describes the rules:Regardless of their manufacturer, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds and laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts,...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets the camera-improving June update in Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The major camera-improving June 2023 update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S23 series in Asian countries last week is now rolling out in Europe for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.The update comes with firmware version S91xBXXU2AWF1 and weighs 2.2GB, so make sure you download it over a Wi-Fi connection to avoid additional mobile data charges by your carrier.The June 2023 update bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S23 trio to June 2023, but more importantly, it fixes the camera autofocus issues, improves Night Mode processing, and adds a 2x...
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Infinix Note 30 VIP charging test - the fastest wireless charging in its class
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Looking for a phone with fast charging on the cheap? The Infinix Note 30 VIP has you covered. It offers 68W wired charging solution, which is among the fastest in the class, but also 50W wireless charging, which is unprecedented at its price point.Infinix 68W wall charger and 50W wireless charging padThe Note 30 VIP's predecessor, the Note 12 VIP, had considerably faster 120W wired charging, but the 30 VIP goes for a more balanced approach, where you don't need a cable for a quick top-up. This is one of the few phones having wireless charging in the first place in the...
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Nothing Phone (2): what we know so far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing, the company, launched at the end of January 2021 and since then it released one phone and a couple of TWS buds, but now it’s time for its second phone. The company is deliberate with its launches, working on building a reputation of hip, stand-out products because it is trying to enter the very crowded, very competitive smartphone market, a market with a lot of red tape.The Nothing Phone (2) will be officially unveiled on July 11, but the Carl Pei & co. have already confirmed a number of key aspects about the device. There has been no shortage of unofficial leaks as well, here is...
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2r's price leaked ahead of July 5 launch, two Nord smartphones teased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus launched the Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones in India in April for INR2,999 ($37/€33), and on July 5, the company will unveil the 'r' version, called Nord Buds 2r. OnePlus is yet to reveal the Nord Buds 2r's price, but a new rumor claims it will have a box price of INR2,299 ($28/€26) in India, meaning the actual selling price could be less.OnePlus has set up a promo page on its official website, which reveals the Nord Buds 2r's design is similar to the Nord Buds 2. The company also confirmed its color options - Deep Gray and Triple Blue.Amazon.in will reveal more about the Nord...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series to include three models, codenames revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A media report in January claimed Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, expected to arrive in Q1 2024, would include two instead of three models - Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24+ was said to be dropped by the Korean conglomerate. However, new revelation suggests that won't be the case, and the S24 series, like the S23 lineup, will include vanilla, Plus, and Ultra models.The word comes from SamMobile and GalaxyClub, who claim the Galaxy S24 series is codenamed "Muse" by Samsung, and there are three different codenames for the smartphones - Muse 1, Muse 2, and Muse 3 - suggesting...
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Our Realme 11 Pro+ vs 11 Pro video comparison is out now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Whenever we review a phone, we conclude by comparing it to its rivals, which are always similar in price. In the case of the Realme 11 Pro, one of its closest rivals was the Realme 11 Pro+, which at the time of publication is only INR 4,000 (€45, converted) more expensive.The two are close in specs - the same display, battery, and chipset - but the Pro+ does offer a tangible advantage with faster charging, and a better all-round camera system.But all of that's on paper. We pit the two in a video comparison to visualize how they differ and if the savings from the Pro+ to the Pro are...
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Oppo Find N3 Flip leaked render shows an extra camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is currently getting ready to launch the Galaxy Z Flip5 next month, which will feature a much larger outer screen. The first flip-style foldable with a big cover display was Oppo's Find N2 Flip, which got its international launch earlier this year. Despite it being a rather new device still, Oppo is apparently already busy working on its successor.And today, a render depicting the upcoming Oppo Find N3 Flip got leaked. You can see it below in all its glory.The outer screen looks pretty much identical to the Find N2 Flip's, so Oppo seems to not want to play the screen...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 price leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 has been leaking like crazy lately, ahead of its official unveiling, which is planned for the last week of July at a special event in Korea.Today we get an essential piece of the puzzle: the price. This information comes from Greece, and if the number pans out, it represents a significant jump compared to what the Flip4 launched at last year. The new model is allegedly going to be priced at €1,299 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.Galaxy Z Flip4 (left) vs. Galaxy Z Flip5 (right)For comparison's sake, let us remember that the Galaxy Z Flip4's 8/128GB...
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Honor 90 pops up on Amazon UK ahead of global launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Honor 90 made its official debut in China last month and is now set to go global on July 6 which is less than two weeks away at this point. Interestingly, the official Honor Store on Amazon UK has already listed the Honor 90 for pre-order for £450 in the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. The device is listed in its Midnight Black and Emerald Green colors.Honor 90 listing on Amazon UKThe Amazon UK listing claims the device will be released on August 5 and that the first deliveries will be scheduled for August 10. These dates could be placeholders of course.Honor 90 in...
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OnePlus 12 details surface, to feature new main camera sensor, better telephoto
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We are likely far from seeing the OnePlus 12 out in the wild as previous rumors indicated that the company is focusing on a proper upgrade rather than a half-baked one for the second half of this year. And according to a report by Yogesh Brar, the device will indeed launch in early Q1 next year, following a Chinese release in December 2023.In any case, the report promises several key improvements. Perhaps the most notable upgrade concerns the camera department. The main sensor will be replaced with a new one and we hope to see a 1-inch imager like the Oppo Find X6 Pro. The leak also...
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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch Apple Pay in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple has been looking to launch its payment feature called Apple Pay in India for some time now but it hasn't successfully negotiated the terms with local authorities. Well, according to people familiar with the matter, the company is again in talks with the local regulatory bodies, specifically, the NPCI - a special division of India's central bank Reserve Bank of India.Currently, all payment methods in the country work atop of the UPI, which is a popular payment method in South Asian markets. Walmart's PhonePe, Google's GPay and Paytm are all compliant with UPI and work in...
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2R set to launch on July 5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is gearing up to launch an even more affordable entry-level version of the Nord Buds 2 dubbed Nord Buds 2R on July 5. The earbuds already have their landing page on Amazon India and will bring the same basic design as the Nord Buds 2 but presumably without active noise cancelation to keep their price down.OnePlus Nord Buds 2R launch posterBuds 2R will be available in blue and black colors and may launch with an INR 2,000 price tag based on rumors. OnePlus will reveal more teasers in the coming days which should clear up the specs department. We’re also expecting a launch...
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FTC: Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal should remain blocked for now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Microsoft finds itself in yet another legal hurdle as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed for an injunction to temporarily block its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC appealed the decision to block the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger in federal court citing potential harm to competition in the console, cloud gaming and gaming subscription sectors. The FTC’s in-house court needs more time to assess the situation and rule whether the merger would be detrimental to consumers.This is not the first instance of regulators being hesitant to give...
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Steam Summer Sale slashes Steam Deck price by as much as 20%
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Valve's traditional Steam Summer Sale is on, and the company has taken the liberty to discount its own Steam Deck hardware quite heavily. While the handheld has gone on sale in the past as well, this time around, prices are slashed by up to 20%.The base 64GB model now goes for $359.10 and €377.10 in the US and Europe, respectively, down from $399 and €419. This variant has proven to be the most popular one due to the fairly simple DIY SSD upgrade process on the Steam Deck. However, there are even more savings to be had if you opt for a higher storage model straight from Valve. The...
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vivo X90 hands-on review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X90, launched in China last November, began its international rollout this year with the vivo X90 Pro. We already reviewed the X90 Pro and found it to be an exemplary flagship smartphone with impressive imaging skills, but now we got a chance to spend some time with the more affordable vivo X90. We used the vivo X90 for a month and here's what we found about it.PackagingThe vivo X90 comes in a blue-colored retail box similar to the X90 Pro's box with the same contents. You get a protective case, a SIM card ejection tool, a USB-C cable, a 120W charger, and the usual...
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Nokia and Apple sign long-term patent cross-license agreement covering 5G and other technologies
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nokia has announced it signed a new long-term patent cross-license agreement with Apple to replace the current license agreement signed back in May 2017, which is set to expire towards the end of 2023.The new patent license agreement covers Nokia's inventions in 5G and other technologies. The terms of this agreement between the two companies remain confidential, but Nokia said it will receive payments from Apple for a multi-year period and expects to recognize the revenue related to this new agreement starting in January 2024.The Finnish company also said that the new agreement...
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Realme Pad 2 4G leaks with renders and specs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme is allegedly working on a new tablet. A rather detailed leak showcases the Realme Pad 2 4G. As per the source, the upcoming device will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. After some experimentation with Qualcomm in the Realme Pad X and Unisoc in the Realme Pad Mini, it seems that the company has once again settled for a MediaTek chip, just like on the original Realme Pad.Realme Pad 2 4GThe Helio G99 will likely be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Realme Pad 2 is expected to feature an 8,360 mAh battery with 33W fast charging via a USB...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon 888 promo materials leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Rumors are continuing to mount regarding a new re-launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE model in India. As per yet another source, the new model is well on its way and should be dropping sometime in the next ten days.As far as changes to the new Galaxy S21 FE, first and probably foremost, there is the switch from the Exynos 2100 chipset to a Snapdragon 888. The base storage is also upgraded to 256GB of non-expandable storage, likely alongside 8GB of RAM. That's up from the entry 128GB and 8GB configuration of the current Galaxy S21 FE.The new leak also includes an alleged...
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Realme Buds Wireless 3 Bluetooth earphones are coming on July 6, design and specs revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme launched the Buds Wireless 2 neckband-style wireless earphones in May 2021, and after over two years, the company will follow up with the Realme Buds Wireless 3.The Realme Buds Wireless 3 will be introduced on July 6 - the same day when Realme will unveil the Narzo 60 and Narzo 60 Pro. All three products will be introduced through an event in India which will begin at noon local time.Realme hasn't detailed the Buds Wireless 3's specs sheet, but the company shared its pictures, revealing the design and color options - Vitality White, Bass Yellow, and Pure...
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AMD releases limited run Ryzen 5600X3D CPU in the US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] AMD and Micro Center have announced a limited run launch of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU. This is a variant of the Ryzen 5 5600X but with the 3D V-Cache technology.The 5600X3D, much like the 5600X itself, is technically a chip that wasn't good enough to be a 5800X3D. This means instead of eight functional CPU cores, it has six. It still, however, has the full 96MB of L3 cache, which made the 5800X3D such a fantastic CPU for gaming.The 5600X3D has a 3.3GHz base clock frequency and 4.4GHz boost clock frequency, a reduction of 400MHz and 200MHz respectively over the standard...
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WhatsApp brings new QR code chat history transfer feature
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp has a new chat history transfer feature that simplifies the process of getting your chats and files on a new device without using cloud backups. With the new feature, users get a QR code on their old device containing their backed-up history which is then transferred locally to their new phone via Wi-Fi Direct.The new chat history restore feature is still rolling out to Whats App Beta users and is only available for same OS transfers for now meaning Android to Android and iOS to iOS. The process involves going into the Settings tab inside WhatsApp --> Chats --> Chat transfer...
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Honor X50 passes through Geekbench ahead of its July 5 unveiling
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back on September 6 last year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a new mid-range chipset that the upcoming Honor X50 is going to be using. The phone is expected to be made official in China on July 5, and today, ahead of the unveiling, a prototype has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, having been put through the paces of the benchmark.As you can see, the unit in question managed a 606 single-core score and a 2,484 multi-core score. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC has a CPU with four 1.8 GHz cores and four 2.2 GHz cores and an Adreno 710 GPU.The prototype that ran...
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Our Asus Zenfone 10 video review is now out
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Asus Zenfone 10 is just as tiny as the Zenfone 9 was last year. It truly stands out, with its under-6" screen, in an Android world dominated by almost 7-inchers. But can a device this small still be considered a proper flagship?We've tried to answer that question, in painstaking detail, in our in-depth written review, which was published yesterday. If you are interested in a more concise take, you'll be happy to know that our video review of Asus' latest and greatest is now freshly baked and out of the oven. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.As usual in our video reviews,...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to return to India with new chipset, pricing revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to sources familiar with the matter, Samsung is planning to re-launch the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in India in order to get rid of old stock. But this is not the S21 FE that's currently selling in the country, we are talking about the Snapdragon 888-powered version. The one originally available in India was the Exynos 2100 iteration.Right now, the Exynos 2100-powered S21 FE goes for around INR 33,000 ($400), while the Snapdragon 888 version will likely be released for INR 49,999 ($600), but with 8GB/256GB base memory configuration. The Exynos variant brings 6GB of RAM and 128GB...
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YouTube details its three-strike test for ad blocking
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you are at least a semi-tech-savvy internet user, odds are high that you are either using an ad block in YouTube, or you are paying for the Premium tier, which has no ads. And Google is looking for ways of limiting that former option as it's impacting the profitability of the website. YouTube confirmed that it is testing a new three-strike rule for ad blockers.A company official said that YouTube is "running a small experiment" globally by urging people to disable ad block when watching videos on the website. In "some extreme cases" where people ignore the message, they get a...
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Global Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 benchmarked on Geekbench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is nearly ready for unveil and Samsung is now putting the finishing touches on it. Part of that is fine-tuning its performance through benchmarking platforms.Today, the global variant of the Galaxy Z Fold5 has shown up on Geekbench. As expected, it runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with 12GB of RAM, and Android 13.This is the second time we've seen a Galaxy Z Fold5 on Geekbench, the first was reportedly the North American model.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is coming alongside the Galaxy Z Flip5 in late July. It will have a new gapless hinge that will...
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Xiaomi Pad 6 tipped to cost €399 in Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi launched the Pad 6 in China back in April, followed by an international release two months later. The first market was India, and now reports are the new tablet will also reach Europe.According to one leakster, the Xiaomi Pad 6 will start from €399 for the 6/128 GB variant, while the 8/256 GB version will cost €499. Starting price in the United Kingdom will be £369.The Xiaomi Pad 6 has an 11” IPS LCD and a 2880 x 1800 pixels resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset, although there is a Pro version that has Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 but that one destined to remain in...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE certified with 25W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expected to resurrect its FE lineup of smartphones soon with the Galaxy S23 FE which is rumored to launch in the coming months. We now have more details on the phone’s charging speeds as it appeared in a listing on China’s 3C agency. Galaxy S23 FE is listed with the SM-S7110 identifier and will support up to 25W charging speeds as previously expected.Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S7110) listing on 3C databaseBased on the most recent rumors, S23 FE will bring a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming device will likely feature an Exynos...
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OnePlus Nord 3 will come with 50MP camera and 120Hz display, Nord CE 3's design revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus will launch the Nord 3 on July 5. The company has already revealed its design, and now it has announced that Nord 3's primary camera will use a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor and have OIS.Additionally, OnePlus revealed that Nord 3 will pack a 6.74" 120Hz display, likely having a 1080p resolution. The smartphone will also feature an Alert Slider and have two color options - Tempest Gray and Misty Green.OnePlus Nord 3 will come with a 120Hz screen and have two color optionsOnePlus will also launch the Nord CE 3 on July 5, recently confirmed to have the Snapdragon 782G...
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nubia is also bringing a Red Magic tablet and Dao TWS buds on July 5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Rumors about a new tablet by nubia were true, the ZTE brand revealed today. At the July 5 launch, we will see the Red Magic Gaming Tablet, according to the official Weibo page of the company. It will have relatively thin bezels, a single front-facing camera and a big diagonal.The event will also see the launch of the Red Magic Dao TWS earbuds - flagship-tier audio wearables with “extreme aesthetics and performance”.ZTE nubia Red Magic Dao TWS • 8S Pro screen • Gaming tabletThere is no word on the Red Magic Tablet’s specs. We can only assume it will bring a Snapdragon 8 Gen...
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Nothing Phone (2) "pre-orders" start in India with a bunch of exclusive offers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2) is getting fully official at a special online event on July 11. We're still almost two weeks removed from that moment, but that hasn't stopped Flipkart from starting to take what it calls "pre-orders" for the upcoming handset.These are hardly pre-orders, however. It's more of a reservation system. You pay INR 2,000 now (which is refundable, by the way), to "secure the order". Then you go back from July 11 at 9 PM local time to July 20 at 11:59 PM local time to choose your variant and pay the remaining balance, thus claiming your exclusive pre-order...
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Motorola Defy Satellite Link is finally available in the US, works with any iPhone or Android
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is a pretty unique accessory, which was announced back in February and is now finally available to purchase in the US.It connects to your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth and gives it satellite connectivity. Satellite connectivity on phones has of course become a hot topic lately thanks to Apple debuting its Emergency SOS via Satellite service with the iPhone 14 family last year.But the Motorola Defy Satellite Link doesn't care what phone you have. It's also not only for emergencies - there are multiple plans to choose from even, and it comes...
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Tecno Pova 5 Free Fire Special Edition unboxing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Tecno Pova 5 just went official and we got a chance to check out its special Free Fire Special Edition. Here's what we found inside that roomy box.If you're not familiar with Free Fire (Seriously? It has 1 billion downloads on Google Play), it's a battle royale game, by Garena. So Tecno now partnered with the developers to offer the Pova 5 done up in this custom guise.What it includes is an Amber Gold variant of the phone with a Free Fire sleeve for the box, a gift card valid for in-game purchases, and custom Free Fire stickers (with Kelly).The other accessories inside the...
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It's official: Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 arrives in August with Leica cameras
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi President Lu Weibing today announced that the Mix Fold 3 is coming in August. He responded with the news to a question on Weibo, in the comments of a post he made about Xiaomi's latest factory upgrade.The new Smart Factory was officially launched and the first model it will mass produce will be exactly the Mix Fold 3. Apparently there have been a lot of upgrades in terms of manufacturing systems to ensure that the Mix Fold 3 can be thinner and stronger at the same time. It will also have Leica-branded cameras, unsurprisingly.Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 from 2022The Mix Fold 2...
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All iPhone 15 models rumored to get larger batteries
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to a new rumor out of China, supposedly coming from an "insider" at a Foxconn factory, this year's Apple iPhone 15 lineup will see definite improvements in battery capacity. All four models will benefit.So here are the rumored sizes. The iPhone 15 is said to have a 3,877 mAh battery, the iPhone 15 Plus has 4,912 mAh, the iPhone 15 Pro goes with 3,650 mAh, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has 4,852 mAh.For comparison's sake, note that the iPhone 14 comes with a 3,279 mAh cell, the iPhone 14 Plus a 4,323 mAh battery, the iPhone 14 Pro's has 3,200 mAh capacity, and the iPhone 14 Pro...
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UK court rules that Apple infringed on two standard essential patents by Optis
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just last week Apple signed a long-term patent agreement with Nokia that covers 5G and other technologies. However, Cupertino has no such agreement with Optis Cellular Technology, which is suing Apple over eight patents. The UK Court of Appeal just confirmed a decision from March 2022 that states that Apple infringed on two of them.The two patents were ruled to be essential for 4G connectivity and were found to be used by Apple’s iPhones. Apple appealed the decision in May, but that appeal was rejected by the court.All of this is a part of an ongoing legal saga that began four...
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The Samsung Galaxy M34 to cost the same as its predecessor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy M34 will launch later this week (on Friday) and we already know some of the key specs thanks to this page on Amazon India. One thing you won’t find on that page (not yet!) is the price – but leakster Yogesh Brar claims to know it.According to the leakster, the M34 will be priced in the ₹18-19,000 range. For reference, the Galaxy M33 was ₹18,000 for a 6/128GB phone when it arrived in April last year.Samsung Galaxy M34 highlightsCompared to its predecessor, the Galaxy M34 has a different display (6.46” AMOLED vs. 6.6” LCD, both 120Hz FHD+), both use the...
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iQOO 11S and TWS 1 announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The latest additions to the iQOO lineup are here with the iQOO 11S and TWS 1 wireless earbuds. The 11S is a minor update to the iQOO 11 bringing up to 1TB of storage, 200W fast charging and an improved 50MP IMX866 main cam. The rest of the specs between the two phones are identical as are their designs.iQOO 11SThe 11S brings the same 6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED display with 1,440 x 3,200 px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate as its predecessor. The device is also equipped with vivo’s V2 display chip which helps manage refresh rate and gaming performance. There’s a 16MP front facing cam...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold3 to also miss on an international release
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The foldable market may be growing steadily as most major smartphone OEMs have not one but a couple of foldable handsets already. However, that's mostly true for the Chinese market, whereas other countries' choices are mostly limited to Samsung, Motorola, Huawei and, in some cases, Oppo. Unfortunately, things won't be changing anytime soon.According to a reputable Chinese tipster IceUniverse, Xioami's upcoming Mix Fold 3 won't make it outside of China. Like its predecessors, Xiaomi's next foldable device will again have limited exposure. And although the report doesn't reveal much about...
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The Samsung Galaxy M34 appears on the Google Play Console days before launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy M34 will launch on July 7 (this Friday), you can already see a lot of details on the Amazon India landing page. Not everything, but leaks have already filled in most of the missing details, things like the Exynos 1280 chipset.This is further confirmed by the Google Play Console listing, which names the chipset (S5E8825 is the model number of the 1280). It also shows a 1,080 x 2,340px display (19.5:9), this will be a 6.46” 120Hz Super AMOLED panel, according to the info on Amazon.Samsung Galaxy M34 on the Google Play ConsoleThe phone will launch with Android...
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ZTE teases much improved camera for the next nubia flagship
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While one ZTE team is preparing for the Red Magic 8S Pro launch tomorrow, their colleagues are working on the next camera flagship. Ni Fei, the President of ZTE Mobile Devices, posted an image of two camera modules – one belonging to an old ZTE phone and one to an upcoming model. Both modules are the same size (22.5 x 22mm), but one clearly has a much larger aperture.The camera module for the upcoming ZTE camera phone (left) and the old module (right)A previous teaser for a nubia phone showed a close-up of a camera island with two labels clearly visible – “35mm” and “Ultra...
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Nothing Phone (2) design confirmed, Glyph Interface showcased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing Phone (2) is all set to launch on July 11 and we now have an official look at the back of the device in its two colors – white and grey. Not much has changed in terms of design at first glance but the device does come with an altered Glyph Interface.Nothing Phone (2)Speaking of the Glyph Interface, MKBHD shared an exclusive look at the Nothing Phone 2’s new back design. The top and sides of the back now curve into the frame which is another difference compared to the first Nothing phone.Phone (2) features 11 segmented LED strips compared to the 5 units on the Nothing...
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iQOO Neo 7 Pro is official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 120W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO brand held an event today in India, which was for the introduction of the Neo 7 Pro smartphone. The device comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 120W charging and a 50 MP main camera. If all these features look familiar, as well as the design, that is because this is the iQOO Neo7 Racing, relaunched for the international audiences.During the event, the vivo-owned brand was heavily advertised with its “dual chip power,” which has a dedicated independent gaming chip. It extrapolates frames during gaming; even apps capped at 90 fps can be extrapolated to 120 fps on the iQOO...
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Meta is launching its Twitter competitor Threads this week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta will launch its Twitter competitor – Threads later this week on July 6. The social networking app is already listed on the App Store with the option to pre-order the app now. Android users will also get Threads soon as evident by an app listing on Google Play. There’s also a webpage for the service which is yet to offer a login page or any other useful information.Threads on the App StoreThe official name for Meta’s upcoming Twitter competitor is “Threads, an Instagram app” and as evident by the app screenshots, users will be able to sign up via their Instagram accounts and...
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Jio launches campaign to replace India's 250M 2G phones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Reliance Jio is one of the major telecoms in India, and the company is steadily expanding its 5G network. However, it notes there are over 250 million people “trapped in the 2G era”, according to a press release, and the carrier has a plan to introduce them to the internet.Jio Bharat is a program that will offer INR999 (about $12) phones with 4G connectivity to users, alongside extremely affordable plans, compared with other carriers. The beta trial will begin this Friday, July 7, and will include 1 million phones sold across 6,500 regions of India.Currently, operators are...
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Honor is also announcing MagicPad 13 tablet, eSIM smart watch on July 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor is launching the Magic V2 foldable on July 12, and today the company revealed we will see at least three more devices at the event. The brand shared teasers for a new Honor MagicPad 13, Honor Watch4 with eSIM capabilities, and fifth-generation TV with super thin bezels.Honor MagicPad 13, Watch 4, TV 5 teasersThe Honor MagicPad 13 will be the biggest tablet the brand has ever launched if the name really means 13” diagonal of the screen. Surely it will come compatible with a cover keyboard and a stylus, and with the images revealing a relatively thin bezel, it could be...
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Realme GT Neo 6 leaked render confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 inside
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme only launched the GT Neo 5 in February, and yet it's apparently already working hard on that phone's successor, which is, unsurprisingly, expected to be called Realme GT Neo 6.A leaked render of the upcoming GT Neo 6 is what you're looking at below. It's high-quality enough that it confirms that the phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The area around that inscription might be of the light-up variety too, if we go by what we saw in the GT Neo 5.According to a previous leak regarding the phone, it will come with an OLED display with narrow bezels, 144...
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Google Pixel 8 Pro hands-on images leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Companies don't like leaks, and Google has been among the most affected by leaks in recent years, to the point that it's started pre-announcing its upcoming smartphones and other devices just to somehow stay ahead of the leak curve. And yet, it's still constantly losing the war.Today, a couple of images leaked on Reddit showing a Pixel 8 Pro prototype. They have since been deleted, along with the account which posted them, and that's generally a pretty good indication that we're not dealing with fakes here.The Pixel 8 Pro is definitely a Pixel, judging by these images, and definitely...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 gets One UI 5.1.1 beta with many new features
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has started a beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold4's upcoming One UI 5.1.1 release in South Korea today, and apparently the first beta build has already arrived for those who signed up. Despite what the minor increment might imply, One UI 5.1.1 actually beings a lot of new features to the foldable smartphone.The changelog mentions improved previews in Recent Apps for split screen, full screen, or pop-up apps, switching from pop-up to split-screen directly, moving pop-up apps out of the screen for safe keeping until you want to get back to them, previewing apps when hovering with...
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Apple's Vision Pro headset is facing production issues, production target slashed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After multiple delays Apple finally unveiled the Vision Pro “spatial computer” to the world a month ago and it gave itself a lot of breathing room, saying that the headset will go on sale early next year. In the meantime, its manufacturing partners were supposed to improve yields and solve other issues.However, things are not going to plan, reports the Financial Times, and Apple’s internal target of selling 1 million units during the first month of availability has been slashed. Two insiders claim that Luxshare, which assembles the headset, is now looking to make less than 400,000 units...
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itel P40+ and A60s announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The latest additions to the itel smartphone portfolio are here with the itel P40+ and A60s. The former brings a massive 7,000 mAh battery and an INR 8,099 ($99) price tag while the A60s is a follow-up to the affordable itel A60 coming in at INR 6,299 ($77) for the base model.itel P40+itel P40+ brings a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a Unisoc T606 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. The back houses a 13MP main cam while the front houses an 8MP selfie shooter. The software side...
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Redmi 12 review
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The Oppo Reno10 series will launch in India on July 10
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo’s Reno10 series made its debut in China at the end of May, now the trio is preparing to launch in India – mark July 10 on your calendars (next Monday), “the new portrait expert is coming”, says Oppo.The highlights focus on the Oppo Reno10 Pro+ – the top tier model has a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 100W SuperVOOC charging and a 64MP periscope lens with OIS (3x optical zoom).Oppo Reno10 Pro+ highlightsThe Reno10 and Reno10 Pro drop down to 32MP resolution and 2x magnifications for their periscopes. Note that the models sold in India will have some differences compared to...
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Apple is reportedly working on a foldable screen laptop
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] So far Asus has been the true pioneer of the folding-screen laptop, with its Zenbook Fold line, but it's allegedly due to get some serious competition in the future.According to a report out of Korea, Apple is working on a foldable screen laptop. The company is apparently in talks with suppliers to launch a foldable-screen MacBook. This device would catalyze the now-sluggish display market, if it comes to fruition.Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLEDIt would be released in 2026, after an unveiling in 2025. Korean display makers like Samsung Display and LG Display have invested a lot in...
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Apple Vision Pro will initially be available by appointment only
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you were hoping that Apple's Vision Pro "spatial computer" would be anything but an extremely niche device, first of all - really? Did you see that price? But, more importantly, Apple itself disagrees.According to a new report, the company is planning a very slow rollout of the device, with initial sales in select stores in the US. And if you want to buy one, you'll need to make an appointment.There will be special areas in the stores with seating, one or two demo units, and tools to size accessories. To determine the right light seal Apple is said to be developing an iPhone...
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Honor 90 hands-on review
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Infinix launches ZERO BOOK 13 series notebooks in India with Intel 13th Gen processors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix today announced the launch of its premium ZERO BOOK 13 series of professional notebooks in India. These are the company's first premium notebooks in the market as it had previously limited itself to entry-level models.The ZERO BOOK 13 series is an updated version of the company's ZERO BOOK line available in other markets but with Intel's 13th Gen Core processors. That's the 13 in the name, which confusingly does not actually refer to the size of the notebook.The ZERO BOOK 13 features a 15.6-inch, 1920x1080 resolution 60Hz IPS LCD display with 400 nits peak brightness....
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Threads will soon allow deleting your account separately from Instagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Threads arrived earlier this week, and people registered with their Instagram username, as the Twitter alternative is powered by photo-centric social media. However, many discovered that you cannot delete the account on Threads once created; you can only disable it. Deleting the Threads username will also automatically apply to the Instagram profile, erasing everything.Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, revealed Meta is aware of the issue and is working on a workaround and suggested users to deactivate their account for now.Threads allows users to post text-based messages, videos,...
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Xiaomi Pad 6 arrives in Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following its announcement in China back in April and subsequent debut in India last month, Xiaomi Pad 6 is now available in Europe. The tablet arrives in the same three colors - Gravity Gray, Gold and Mist Blue with a starting price of €399/£369 for the 6/128GB trim. The 8/128GB starts from €429 while the top-end 8/256GB version will sell for €449.Xiaomi Pad 6 key specsOpen sales start on Monday, July 10 via Xiaomi’s online store and partnering retailers. Xiaomi UK is bundling a free pair of Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro with Pad 6 units purchased from its web...
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Tecno Camon 20 Premier launched in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Tecno Camon 20 Premier, unveiled in May, debuted today in India. It comes in Dark Welkin and Serenity Blue colors with a single memory configuration - 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a special launch price of INR29,999 ($360/€330) and will be sold in India through Amazon.in during the Amazon Prime Day Kickstarter sale next week.The Tecno Camon 20 Premier is powered by the Dimensity 8050 SoC, boots Android 13-based HiOS 13, and packs a 6.67" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED display. It's fueled by a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging support and features four cameras - 50MP primary,...
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Early Amazon Prime Day deals in the US, the UK and Germany
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazon’s Prime Day is almost here – the shopping event will be held on July 11 and 12. However, if you have Prime already, you can jump right in with these early Prime Day deals.Note that we tried to find the same item in the US, the UK and Germany, however, discounts differ by region – sometimes there are no discounts at all.Also, we have divided things into categories: tablets, e-readers, speakers, streaming devices, TVs and Wi-Fi routers.TabletsAmazon’s Fire tablets are some of the cheapest Android tablets that you can find, at least ones that bear a recognizable brand...
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Pixel Fold undergoes teardown, is not that easy to repair
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Google Pixel Fold is the latest device to get the PBKreviews teardown treatment and its particularly interesting being the first foldable from Google.The teardown process begins by removing the SIM tray and applying heat to the back and cover screen which loosens the adhesive. The host them pries off the back plate first and the cover screen after which reveals the foldable’s insides. There’s a bunch of screws covering the flex cable that attaches to the screen which also need to be removed.We then get to see the vibration motor, speaker assembly, front-facing cam and dual...
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Samsung Galaxy M34 announced with 4 OS updates, 50MP camera with OIS
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Galaxy A34 (and A54) started shipping in India back in March with the 8/128GB A34 costing ₹31,000. But now that the Samsung Galaxy M34 has arrived on the scene fans have an alternative in front of them – the M34 pricing starts at just ₹17,000 for a 6/128GB unit and is ₹19,000 for 8GB of RAM. These prices are with a ₹2,000 discount you get with select bank cards, otherwise you're looking at ₹19,000 and ₹21,000, respectively.Despite being significantly cheaper than the A34, the M34 gets Samsung’s best Android support – 4 OS updates and 5 years of security patches. For comparison, a...
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Samsung guidance reveals plummeting profits in Q2 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Electronics posted its quarterly guidance ahead of the release of its detailed fiscal report, and for the second quarter in a row the Korean company expects a drastic decline in profits. The consolidated figures show an operating profit of KRW0.5-0.7 billion ($455 million), which is over 95% less than the same period last year.The sales figures were also down, both quarterly and yearly. Estimations are between 59 and 61 trillion KRW in total revenue, which is about $46 billion. (all units inKRW / USD) Q2 2023Earnings Guidance Q1 2023 QoQ Change Q2...
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OnePlus foldable to be called Open, tipster claims
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is working on a foldable, and for a long time, we expected it to have a fairly boring name - OnePlus Fold. This is likely not the case as the company will go with the catchier OnePlus Open. The information comes from Max Jambor on Twitter, who also pointed out the name was patented earlier this year.OnePlus OpenThe OnePlus Open sounds like a great idea, especially in a world of devices Folds - Galaxy Fold, Mix Fold, X Fold just to name a few. According to @[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Jmb, OnePlus also considered going with Prime, Wing, Peak, or Edge.OnePlus OpenThe new phone is...
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Twitter notifies Meta for potential legal action over Threads
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta’s new Threads social network app is the biggest talk in tech right now after officially launching yesterday and scoring 48 million sign-ups in its first day. Twitter has now issued a legal letter addressed to Mark Zuckerberg regarding its intent to take legal action against Meta for “unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and intellectual property”.Twitter's legal letter adressed to Mark Zuckerberg The accusation alleges Meta hired dozens of former Twitter employees with access to Twitter trade secrets and IP which Meta used to its advantage in developing its...
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will come with exclusive features, higher price
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is expected to begin mass production of iPhone 15 series in August, said Jeff Pu from Haitong International Tech Research. According to the analyst, the company is on track to manufacture 84 million units by the end of 2023, which is 12% more than the iPhone 14 devices for the same period last year.The analyst also predicted the iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a higher starting price than the 14 Pro Max, which is $1,099 in the United States and €1,449 in Europe.According to Pu, the 15 Pro Max will have exclusive features not available on the 15 Pro. Expectations are Apple to...
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vivo Y27 5G, new Y27 4G get NBTC certified
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo launched the Y27 4G back in December 2014 with the Snapdragon 410 SoC, and the company will launch a new version soon as it has been certified by Thailand's NBTC.vivo will also launch the Y27 5G since that, too, has bagged certification from NBTC. The new 4G version sports model code V2249, while the 5G variant has model number V2302.New vivo Y27 4G • vivo Y27 5GThe Thai certifying authority doesn't divulge any specs of these smartphones, but a recent leak revealed the smartphone will come with the Helio G85 SoC, a 6.64" notched display, and a 50MP primary camera. It...
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Samsung US starts accepting pre-reservations for Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, offers $50 credit
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung already sent out the invites for its July 26 Unpacked event for the new Galaxy foldables, tablets and watches. While most will only be able to attend the event virtually, fans in the US can already take the first step towards owning a next-gen Galaxy device. You can reserve a phone, the Galaxy Z Flip5 or Z Fold5, and/or a Galaxy Watch6 and/or a Galaxy Tab S9 (any combination of those). If you do so before July 26, you will get $50 Samsung Credit that you will be able to apply to one of the devices you’re getting.Of course, none of those have been officially unveiled...
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Samsung teases the Galaxy Z Flip5 in new video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier today, Samsung finally announced the date and time of its next Unpacked event, which will take place in South Korea on July 26. At the event, the company will unveil the Galaxy Z Flip5, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5, the Galaxy Watch6 series, and the Galaxy Tab S9 family.Now, the company is ramping up the teaser campaign for the event, with a new "global film" that represents "Season 2" of the "Join the flip side" (get it?) campaign. The first "season" was released last September, advertising the Galaxy Z Flip4.That model still features prominently in today's video, but...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs Geekbench confirming Exynos 2200 on board
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Fans of Samsung's Fan Edition phones will have to live with the Korean company's own Exynos chipset when the next one hits the streets. This has been rumored for quite a while now, and today it's pretty much confirmed by a benchmark run.A prototype of the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE ran Geekbench, with the model number SM-S711B, sporting the Exynos 2200 SoC, and 8GB of RAM. Unsurprisingly, the software it had installed was Android 13.The Exynos 2200 was used on the Galaxy S22 line from last year in Europe. The S23 models only use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 this year, but the S23 FE...
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Nothing Ear (2) earphones get new black color, advanced EQ options
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing today announced several new things for its line of audio products. First of all, the Nothing Ear (2) now comes in a slick new all-black finish, similar to its predecessor.Next, the Ear (2) also gets a new advanced equalizer option. Along with the simplified presets and 3-band EQ, there is now an Advanced tab where you can access the new 8-band EQ. More than the EQ itself, it's what you can do with it is impressive as this is easily one of the most elaborate EQ we have seen on a mainstream audio product.Aside from being able to adjust each of the eight bands, the user...
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Honor Pad X9 arrives with an 11.5" 120Hz display, six speakers and a £180 price tag
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just yesterday Honor launched the Pad X8 Pro in China, now the same tablet has arrived in Europe, albeit under a new name. So, meet the Honor Pad X9.This slate has a sleek build and is dialed in for multimedia. It has a fairly large 11.5” IPS LCD with 100% sRGB coverage. The display has 2,000 x 1,200px resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.The X9 is equipped with 6 speakers total – two each on the left, right and bottom sides. The bottom-firing speakers are meant to bounce sound around the room to create a 360° audio experience enabled by the Honor Histen tech.The tablet is...
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Redmi 12 launches in India on August 1 with "crystal glass design"
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi 12 that initially launched in some markets last month (and which we've reviewed last week) is finally making its way to India as well. The wait is not over, however.The brand has revealed that the phone is launching in India on August 1, so there are still a few more weeks to go.Redmi promises that this phone is a "style icon" that represents "the perfect blend of beauty & innovation". It comes with a "crystal glass design" and the brand signed up Indian actress Disha Patani to promote it.The Redmi 12's back is glass (though the frame is plastic), and that is indeed...
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Oppo Reno10 Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Fresh off its Indian debut, today we unbox the Oppo Reno10 Pro. This is the middle child of the series, which also features the Reno10 and the Reno10 Pro+.The Pro comes in a box with an 80W charger and a cable.The Oppo Reno10 Pro starts at INR 39,999 and for that, you get a solid package. There's a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED upfront with lightly curved edges. The trend continues on the back where the glass panel is again tapered towards thin sides.Powering the phone is a 6nm Snapdragon 778G with 12GB of RAM, drawing power from a 4,600mAh battery.A word on the cameras before...
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Nothing opens its first exclusive customer service center in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing has announced that it is opening its first exclusive customer service center in India in the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is the first of five such centers that the company aims to launch this year.The exclusive service center will host service camps for Nothing customers periodically and customers can buy accessories, care packs for accidental liquid damage, and warranty upgrade packs.Nothing is planning on expanding its total service centers in India from 230 to over 300 by the end of July, serving 19,000 pin codes across the country. The company is also...
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Gurman: Apple is working on a new iMac with an M3 chip, a 32" iMac planned for 2024/2025
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple’s iMac is fairly popular because it offers a clean all-in-one setup for desk workers that don’t need the high-end performance of a Mac Pro. However, there is currently only one model and it is already getting long in the tooth – the 24” iMac from 2021 that is powered by the original M1.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a more powerful version, one that will use the upcoming Apple M3 chip (3nm instead of 5nm like current M1 and M2 chips). That one will still be the same size, however.The current 24'' iMac with an Apple M1 chipsetCupertino is also...
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Honor Magic V2 emerges in series of hands-on images
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor is gearing up to launch its Magic V2 foldable on Wednesday, July 12 and we finally have a real-life look at the device thanks to several in-hand images that appeared on Weibo. Magic V2 is shown in its blue and black color options though we only get a tour of the device in its folded state.Honor Magic V2 hands-onWe can see the cover screen sports slim bezels and a punch hole cutout for the front-facing cam. The more interesting bit is that the right side of the panel curves into the frame. Magic V2 is one sleek foldable with a narrow profile and will be among the thinnest...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 long-term review
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Sony's WF-C700N buds arrive in India this week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony’s WF-C700N TWS buds are designed for everyday wear as they have features for use at home and while on the go. After their global launch in April, the buds are now coming to India.They will be available from July 15 (Saturday) at a price of ₹8,990. You will find them at Sony stores – both online at ShopAtSC.com and in retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive) – as well as major electronic retailers and online stores. You can pick between four colors: black, white, lavender and sage green.Sony WF-C700N in Black, White, Lavender and Sage GreenYou can check out our...
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Oppo A78 4G announced with Snapdragon 680 and 67W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo A78 4G is finally official as the latest device announced by the brand in Indonesia. As expected, the A78 4G brings several noteworthy changes compared to its 5G counterpart including a smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 90Hz) with a punch hole cutout, a Snapdragon 680 chipset and faster 67W charging.Oppo A78 4G key specsOppo A78 4G sports the same back design with a 50MP main cam and a 2MP depth module and also includes an 8MP front-facing camera. The software side is covered by ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13 while the battery capacity comes in at 5,000...
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Threads reaches 100 million users
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Threads was launched on July 5 as a text-based extension of Instagram, and the latest report is 100 million people signed up in the first five days. Meta’s platform is clearly an attempt to draw users from Twitter to its own ecosystem, but it still lacks major features, such as chronological feed, robust search, and, most importantly - you cannot delete their profile without also losing your Instagram posts.The report comes from Quiver Quantitative, where the data is collected semi-manually. The number of users signing up to see what the fuss is about is rising by the hour, but no...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 dummies handled, still have a gap
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A while back we saw the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 in disguise. While the cover couldn’t conceal the new, larger cover display, it did hide most of the design. Now someone has gotten their hands on Z Flip5 dummies, so here is what the phone will look like.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 dummiesThere is a short video included in the post by Leakspinner, which also shows a black version of the phone. And, more importantly, it shows what the phone looks like closed.The upcoming pair of foldables is supposed to use a droplet-style hinge to close the gap when the phones are folded....
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First camera samples of Honor Magic V2 appear
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor will launch its new foldable Magic V2 on Wednesday, July 12, and a company executive shared the first official camera samples. The images reveal the main shooter will have a 25 mm equivalent lens with an f/1.9 aperture.The smartphone is also expected to be extremely light and thin, according to the teasers, beating the 240 grams of tbe iPhone 14 Pro Max.Honor Magic V2 camera samplesThe photos are from Beijing during sunset, according to the President of Product Line at Honor. However judging the image qualty based on photos posted on social media is not a good idea so...
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Leak: the Google Pixel 8 will be more expensive than its predecessor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Both the Pixel 6 and 7 had $600 price tags at launch, both the Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro were $900. So, how much will the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro cost? Well, the Pixel 7a already set a precedent of being $50 higher than the 6a, so it may be wishful thinking to say that the Pixel 8-series will stick to the $600 and $900 price points.Yogesh Brar reports that the Pixel 8 will be $650 or $700, which is a price hike of $50-$100 compared to the 2022 model. This is for the same base memory configuration with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage.The Pixel 8 will bring some improvements like a brighter 120Hz...
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Oppo Reno10 series debuts in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following their international debut over the weekend, the Oppo Reno10 series is now available in India. Reno10 comes in Silvery Grey and Ice Blue colors though the pricing for the device will be revealed on July 20.Oppo Reno10 seriesReno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ come in Silvery Grey and Glossy Purple colors and are already up for pre-order from Oppo India and partnering online and offline retailers.Reno10 Pro starts at INR 39,999 for the 12/256GB trim while Reno10 Pro+ is going for INR 54,999 for the same configuration. Open sales are scheduled to begin on Thursday, July...
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Samsung silently launched the SD 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung quietly launched the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE across retail stores in India and will make it available online from tomorrow.Previously, the country only got the Exynos 2100-powered Galaxy S21 FE.The new Snapdragon Galaxy S21 FE costs INR 49,999 (€550, converted) compared to INR 37,999 (€420, converted) for the Exynos variant.Samsung will offer some promotions for the launch of the new model. Expect cashback offers for HDFC credit cars, EMIs, and a no-cost leasing option through Samsung Finance+.As exciting as this 1-year-old phone relaunch might be,...
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Asus Zenfone 10 teardown video shows no repairability improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] When PBKRevewis disassembled the the Zenfone 9 last year, the phone scored a below average 4.5/10 on the repairability score. Now that Asus has had a year to work on it, has the Zenfone 10 become easier to maintain? The latest teardown video explores just that.Just below the polycarbonate back is one of the major upgrades for this year – the Qi charging coil (up to 15W). This assembly, which also contains the NFC antenna, snaps off easily to give access to the motherboard.All three cameras are mounted on the motherboard. The video has an interesting close-up of the 50MP main...
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Xiaomi 14 schematic leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week brought us the first leaked specs Xiaomi 14 series and we now have our first look at an early schematic of the base Xiaomi 14. The illustration was shared by tipster Digital Chat Station who holds a solid track record for Xiaomi device leaks though as always this image may differ from the final design.Xiaomi 14 schematicXiaomi 14 will bring a flat screen with slim bezels and a centered punch-hole cutout which looks in line with its predecessor. Moving around the back we can see a similar square camera island to the Xiaomi 13 series but with larger cutouts for the main...
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Watch the Oppo Reno10 series' Indian debut here
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Reno10 series arrived internationally earlier this month, and now India is also getting the phones. The event is taking place today, July 10, at 12 PM local time (06:30 UTC) and there is a live stream to follow the launch.The promo images suggest one of the phones on stage will be the Oppo Reno10 Pro+ with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 100W SuperVOOC charging and a 64 MP telephoto camera with periscope lens and 3x optical zoom.The other phone pictured could be the international version of the Reno10 with an Ice Blue panel on the back, but the color might also be...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 27
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Week 28 saw the usual suspects occupy the podium in our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A54 leads from the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12. Newly unveiled OnePlus Nord 3 is the first new name in the top 10, placing fourth and pushing the Redmi Note 12 Pro down to the fifth spot.Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max follows in sixth ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 pair. Two more Samsung phones wrap up the top 10 with the just announced Galaxy M34 in ninth and the Galaxy S23 in the final position. This adds up to one of the strongest performances of the Korean maker,...
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OnePlus Fold/Open: what we know so far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is one of the few remaining big-name smartphone brands without a foldable device in its portfolio, but that’s about to change with the upcoming announcement of the OnePlus Fold or OnePlus Open as recently speculated. The official device name is still under wraps, but it is expected to debut in August at a special event in New York and we’ve compiled the most up-to-date leaks and rumors into one place.DesignOnePlus Fold is expected to arrive with an outward folding design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and vivo X Fold2. A recent batch of CAD-based renders shared by...
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Week 27 in review: Pixel 8 Pro hands-on leak, iPhone 15 series battery rumors, Red Magic 8S Pro and Pro+ debut
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The first week of July brought plenty of interesting stories and it's not time to recap and make sure you haven't missed any of them.A Google Pixel 8 Pro prototype appeared in a set of hands-on images way ahead of its announcement. The device appears to have a flat screen with a centered punch hole cutout and three cameras on the back – an updated 50 MP main unit with a Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor, a 64 MP Sony IMX787 ultrawide module, and the 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The device also has the rumored infrared thermometer on the side of the visor next to the LED...
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Google's Bard AI is now available across Europe, in more than 40 langu
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google's initial launch of Bard, its very own "AI" chatbot based on large language models, felt very much like an improvised response to all the traction that ChatGPT was getting in the media - complete with Google I/O becoming basically a ridiculous attempt to steal back some of the spotlight.Well, a few months have passed, and Bard is now maturing. Slowly, but surely, more features are being added, which should make it more useful than it's ever been (not that that's saying much, but still). The company today unveiled Bard's "July update" (thus strongly implying it will get monthly...
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Honor is pondering flip foldables, but won't release one until it has something that stands out
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday Honor unveiled its next-gen foldable, the Magic V2. It is a horizontal foldable and the first of its kind to measure under 10mm thick when closed. Honor believes that this marks a turning point and that soon bar phones will start to decline in popularity in favor of foldables like the V2, at least in the premium segment. However, despite having three foldables under its belt now, Honor still doesn’t have a flip phone.The company is actively considering the form factor, but it doesn’t want to launch an also-ran – it wants a flip foldable that stands out in the market, similar to...
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The Honor Magic V2 European release will come faster than the Magic Vs'
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor CEO George Zhao believes that the smartphone market is at a turning point – the Honor Magic V2 is close enough in size to regular bar phones (when closed) while offering a large 7.92” display when opened.The V2 is under 10mm thick when closed (a fraction more for the glass back variant) and it is only 156.7 x 74.1mm tall and wide, making it slightly shorter and narrower than a Galaxy S23+, for example. It’s fairly light too at 231g (lighter than an iPhone 14 Pro Max, the company is keen to point out).Getting it to this point wasn’t easy, though, as all the additional parts take...
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could support 65W fast charging thanks to new battery tech
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung released its first phone with support for 45W wired charging in 2019 (Galaxy Note10+) and hasn’t moved an inch above that. In fact, 45W is still quite rare in Samsung’s line-up. Things may finally start to change with the arrival of stacked batteries, which is tech borrowed from EVs.According to @RGCloudS, the stacked battery will be featured in the Galaxy S24 Ultra and possibly the S24+. It depends on the supply chain – currently Samsung is just running tests with batteries made at a Chinese plant as the plant in Cheonan is still waiting for manufacturing equipment to...
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Apple brings Tap to Pay to the UK, you can now accept payments with your iPhone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After launching in the US last year, Apple’s Tap to Pay is now rolling out in the UK. The feature allows iPhones to serve as mobile point of sales terminals for merchants and only requires a supporting mobile app to set up. Merchants will be able to accept digital wallet, credit and debit card payments on their iPhones without any additional hardware.Merchants need an iPhone XS or newer to use Tap to Pay and will also have to download and set up a supported payment app from the App Store. The payment platform will initially work with Revolut and Tyl by Natwest payment platforms and is...
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Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 teaser is all about dance moves
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is launching its Galaxy Z Flip5 on July 26 and the teaser campaign is in full swing. The latest addition is a short-animated video part of the “Join the flip side” marketing campaign. The video shows an animated version of the Z Fold5 which serves as a full-on disco for several flat art characters.Galaxy Z Flip5 also appeared in another ad campaign video last week which had a horror series style going on. Samsung US is already accepting pre-reservations for the next-generation foldables with a $50 store credit for those willing to book their device in advance. For a detailed...
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Samsung unveils Automotive UFS 3.1 - faster and with 33% lower power usage
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced that it has started mass production of its Automotive UFS 3.1, which will be available to global automakers and part manufacturers by the end of this year. This storage will come in 128, 256 and 512GB capacities. The 256GB model, for example, will offer sequential read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and sequential writes up to 700MB/s.Samsung says that this UFS 3.1 has the lowest energy consumption in the industry, drawing 33% less power than the previous generation product.In case you’re wondering what’s the difference between UFS that goes into phones and one that goes...
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Lenovo Legion Y700 2023 early specs emerge
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lenovo’s first gaming tablet was unveiled last year with the Legion Y700 and we now get our first set of specs details on its successor. The Legion Y700 2023 (tentative name) will bring an updated Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and up to 16GB RAM.The upcoming gaming tablet will retain the 8.8-inch LCD with 1,600 x 2,560px resolution from its predecessor but will boast a faster 144Hz refresh rate compared to its predecessor’s 120Hz. The device will also keep its 6,550 mAh battery and 45W wired charging. The front-facing camera will remain at 8MP and the rear shooter will feature a 13MP...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series receives July 2023 security update in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung released the July 2023 Android security update for the Galaxy S23 series in the US and Europe recently, which is now rolling out in India as well.The update comes with firmware version S91xBXXS3AWF9 and weighs about 430MB. It fixes security vulnerabilities found in the previous version of the software and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra to July 2023.If you live in India and haven't received the July 2023 security update on your Galaxy S23/S23+/S23 Ultra, you can check for it manually by heading to your phone's...
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Oppo Reno10 Pro, Reno10 Pro+ are now on sale in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo introduced the Reno10 series in India last week, and today the Pro duo is up for sale, as promised. The Reno10 Pro costs INR39,999 ($487/€435), while the Reno10 Pro+ is INR54,999 ($670/€600). The devices can be purchased from Oppo Store, Flipkart and select offline stores.There are plenty of deals for people who purchase the devices, including a raffle for a trip to Dubai.Oppo Reno10 ProLaunch offers include INR4,000 discounts for purchases online and no-cost EMI for up to 9 months on certain banks. Brick-and-mortar stores offer the money as a cashback deal, and it can...
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ZTE nubia Z50S Pro launching on July 20
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ZTE’s nubia brand is gearing up to launch a new flagship offering with the Z50S Pro and we now get official confirmation that the device is due to launch on July 20. The accompanying teaser posters suggest ZTE has updated the 35mm main lens which was used on the nubia Z50 and a 7-element lens.nubia Z50S Pro teasersA recent Geekebch listing revealed the device will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset featuring an overclocked Cortex-X3 prime core at 3.36 GHz. The device will also carry 12GB RAM and boots Android 13 presumably with ZTE MyOS 13 on top.A previous...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Tab S9 Ultra pricing tipped for a €100 price hike
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold5 on July 26, and today we received a tip that it might cost more than last year’s Fold. The price in Greece for the 256 GB version will be €1,999, and when we account for the higher VAT in the Mediterranean country, the price of the foldable should be €1,899 elsewhere in Europe.However, this is still €100 more than the Z Fold4 that launched with a €1,799 price tag last August. The same will happen with the 1 TB version, which will cost €2,299 in Greece and around €2,199 in the rest of Europe.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5The Unpacked...
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New Realme C53 with 108MP camera is coming on July 19
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme launched the C53 in May with a 50MP primary camera in Malaysia, and the company today announced it will introduce a new Realme C53 in India on July 19 featuring a 108MP primary camera.Realme is touting the new C53 as the "First and only 108MP Ultra Clear Camera in the segment," and the image it shared reveals gold will be one of the color options it will have in India.The picture also confirms the presence of a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the 108MP model, and you can see that the rear cameras and the flash aren't placed on a squircle-shaped camera island like the...
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Our Redmi 12 video review is now up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi 12 started its international rollout last month, and is only due to reach India on August 1. We have one already, however, and we've already reviewed it in full and in-depth.Today it's time for our accompanying video review to get out into the world and let you know, in the usual short and sweet form, whether this cheap smartphone is only cheap, or if it's cheap and cheerful, as they say.It comes with a very modern looking design as well as a glass back, which isn't often seen at its price point. However, the specs are incredibly similar to those of the Redmi 10 from...
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OnePlus 12 shows off its periscope zoom camera in leaked CAD-based renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The upcoming OnePlus 12 has been leaked today in some CAD-based renders. The smartphone will be the first OnePlus to feature a periscope zoom camera, as has been rumored a few times before.The camera module design is highly reminiscent of the OnePlus 11's, just with alterations required by the presence of the periscope. The main and ultrawide sensors are on the top 'row' in the island, next to each other, while the periscope occupies the bottom 'row' all by itself. The Hasselblad collaboration is still going strong and the logo is in between these 'rows'.The screen is slightly...
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Prepare for long flights this summer with Sony ANC headphones from Amazon Prime Day
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With summer in full swing, you’re quite likely to be spending several hours on a plane to your vacation destination. Your flight will be made more pleasant and quiet with the right active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones. We already looked at Apple AirPods offers for Prime Day, now let’s check out the Sony headphones.We’ll start with the Sony WH-1000XM4. While they have been supplanted by the XM5, these offer better bang for your buck with similar features at a noticeably lower price. Check out our reviews for more details. ...
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Upgrade your tablet with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S-series slate this Prime Day from Amazon UK and US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you need something more powerful than the Amazon Fire tablets, there Prime Day deals on Samsung’s outgoing Galaxy Tab S8 series too. “Outgoing” since the Tab S9 generation is just around the corner (will be unveiled at the end of the month), but tablets age slower than phones, so you don’t have to get the latest model.We’ll start off with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, the only one with an LCD in the S8 family – an 11” 120Hz panel with 2,560 x 1,600px resolution (16:10). This slate has an 8,000mAh battery with 45W charging. Like its pricier siblings, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1...
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Amazon US has the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at its lowest price yet, $850
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just yesterday the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (with 256GB storage) was $950, the lowest we had seen in yet (e.g. it was $975 back in May), but now Samsung’s flagship is down even further.Prime subscribers can pick up the 256GB unit for $850. For context, that is basically the same as the MSRP of a 256GB Galaxy S23 ($860), while the S23 Ultra with that storage was $1,200. You can also grab the 512GB option for $980 too, but that may be too pricey for the extra storage. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $350/$400 off ...
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Last chance to get a discounted Amazon Kindle e-book reader as Prime Day ends today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Prime Day is the best time of the year to pick up Amazon ebook readers. The company has a wide selection, ranging from cheap, basic units to some that could read and annotate documents.The base model is the Amazon Kindle. It has a 6” display that is now as sharp as all the others at 300ppi. And it comes with double the storage, 16GB, so you’ll basically never run out of room. Note that this version has lockscreen ads, the one without ads is $20 more. Amazon Kindle (2022) 6" 300ppi, 16GB, ads $35 /...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 28
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The king is dead, long live the king! The newly announced Nothing Phone (2) managed to do what few other phones have pulled off this year and took the top of our trending chart from the Samsung Galaxy A54.And as the Glyph goodness pushed the long-standing champion to second, the Galaxy S23 Ultra was down to third position. The Redmi Note 12 ranked fourth, ahead of its Pro sibling, which retains its fifth spot from last week.Samsung Galaxy M34 shot up to sixth, pushing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max down to seventh place. Another Samsung phone follows, Galaxy A34 sitting in...
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Week 28 in review: Nothing Phone (2), Honor Magic V2 announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2)'s official announcement is where we start this week's recap. It's a bit bigger, and slightly curvier than its predecessor, and packs a flagship chip in the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Nothing Phone (2) comes in white and dark grey colors and starts at $599/£579/€679 for the 8/128GB trim. There’s a 12/256GB variant going for $699/£629/€729 while the top-of-the-line 12/512GB model is set at $799/£699/€849. Open sales are live from July 17.We saw preliminary dummies of both the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, which didn't exactly show the design evolution that was expected....
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing Phone (2) open sales begin next week (this time including the North American market), so we looked at it and some alternatives. We found plenty of value-for-money mid-rangers and some cool entry-level phones too. Germany The UK USA India GermanyThe Nothing Phone (2) pre-orders are about to end as open sales begin on Monday. You can pick up the base 8/128GB unit for €650, check out our review for more details on the phone. Nothing Phone (2) - pre-order 8/128GB ...
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Weekly poll: Nothing Phone (2) open sales are about to begin, are you getting one?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After successfully entering the phone market, it’s time for Nothing to grow – and the Nothing Phone (2) did just that, going from the 6.55” of the original to 6.7”. Since open sales of the second generation model begin next week we wanted to take a vote on whether this was the right direction for Nothing to take.Besides being larger, the new OLED panel is also the LTPO type, so it can precisely dial in its refresh rate between 1-120Hz. This is something out of reach for the Galaxy S23/S23+, Pixel 7/7a and iPhone 14/14 Plus.Having mentioned those, let’s get into the Nothing Phone...
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Weekly poll results: OnePlus Nord 3 is well-liked, Nord CE 3 needs to prove itself
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The one upgrade that OnePlus skipped on the Nord 3 may have been the upgrade that mattered the most – the camera. The phone has a bigger, better display than its predecessor, bigger battery and faster Dimensity 9000 chip too.It’s not like the camera wasn’t upgraded – the IMX890 sensor produced better images than the IMX766 inside the Nord 2. Not perfect (we found them to be over-processed), but better. And 4K videos can now be recorded at 60fps. However, the ultra wide camera remained underwhelming (just 8MP resolution with a narrower 112° FoV) and the resolution of the selfie camera got...
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More specs of Tecno Pova Neo 3 revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno recently revealed the design and key specs of the Tecno Pova Neo 3, including Helio G85 SoC, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery. Now the company has confirmed some more features of the Pova Neo 3, leaving little to the imagination.Tecno Pova Neo 3's key specs and design revealed by TecnoTecno posted an image on Twitter that confirmed the Pova Neo 3 would pack a 6.82" 90Hz HD+ screen, sport a 16MP primary camera, and run HiOS 13 out of the box. The Pova Neo 3 will also feature DTS-tuned dual speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack for those who prefer listening to...
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OnePlus 12 again tipped to launch in December in China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A couple of months ago, a tipster claimed that the OnePlus 12 would be launched in China in December 2023. While OnePlus hasn't divulged anything about the OnePlus 12 yet, tipster Max Jambor has backed the claim of the OnePlus 12's December launch in China.OnePlus 12's leaked render (Source: OnLeaks and Smartprix)However, that doesn't necessarily mean that OnePlus 12's international debut will also happen in December. It could be released for the global markets a few weeks or months after the China launch.OnePlus 12's leaked render (Source: OnLeaks and Smartprix)The...
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Samsung opens its first Premium Experience Store in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has inaugurated its first Premium Experience Store at the Palladium Mall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India. It is located in the Thaltej area of Ahmedabad and is spread across 3,500 sq. ft. of space, making it Samsung's largest store in the country's western state.Customers can experience and purchase Samsung's entire product range at this Premium Experience Store through zones around the company's connected ecosystem, such as SmartThings, smartphones, laptops, gaming, audio, and lifestyle televisions. It also has a dedicated gaming zone showcasing a premium range of Samsung...
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Amazon India Prime Day deals are live now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazon's two-day Prime sales event has kicked off in India, and there are plenty of interesting offers to consider. You do have to be an Amazon Prime member to partake in the deals. Plus, SBI and ICICI bank customers can take advantage of additional savings of up to INR 1,000.We won't be going through all of the available deals. You can do that for yourself here. However, a few phones caught our eye, starting with Apple's latest iPhone 14. The vanilla model usually starts at INR 79,900 for the 128GB variant, but now it is on promo going for INR 66,499 or INR 65,499 with the additional...
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Meta confirms blocking Europeans from using Threads via VPN
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Instagram launched Threads in October 2019 as a standalone app to chat with Instagram Close Friends, but that app is unavailable now since Meta launched a new Threads app last week as its Twitter competitor. It's available in over 100 countries, including the US and UK, but not in Europe. And you can't even use it in Europe via VPN since Meta has confirmed that it's blocking users in European countries from using Threads via VPN, resulting in profiles and content not loading and notifications not working.“Threads is currently unavailable in most European countries and we have taken...
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 to have 3D printed parts, coming later this year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A new report from prolific purveyor of Apple-related rumors and inside information Ming-Chi Kuo is out today. This time around, the analyst confirms previous rumors stating that Apple will release a sequel to the original Apple Watch Ultra, and will do so later this year.Kuo only mentions that the new wearable is coming sometime in the second half of this year, but it stands to reason that its launch would either occur in September along with the new iPhones, or perhaps, less likely, in October at another event. Regardless of when it is unveiled, it will sport an interesting feat: 3D...
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Nothing Phone (2)'s first update brings many camera improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2) has been finally unveiled earlier this week, and it's only expected to go on sale online on Monday. Before that, some people have been able to purchase one at various pop-up stores across the globe. These people will be happy to know that the phone has today received its first ever software update. For those ordering the phone online, this will be waiting once they unbox it.The update seems rather substantial, going by its changelog. You can expect to see quite a few camera-related improvements, such as Portrait mode supporting 2x zoom, Motion capture supported in 50...
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Global Galaxy S23 FE to feature Exynos 2200, US version will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is coming in the third quarter of this year as the no-nonsene member of the Galaxy S23 series, but it looks like it won't be united around the same chipset globally.Geekbench runs and official support pages reveal the Galaxy S23 FE will run different chipsets, depending on the market. The global variant will carry the 4nm Exynos 2200 with 8GB of RAM. This is the same chipset as the Galaxy S22 Ultra and one that is criticized for being less energy efficient than its Qualcomm-made peer. The main reason behind the disparity in efficiency was reportedly Samsung's 4nm...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus renders and specs surface
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The rumors and leaks for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE series of tablets are starting to intensify. They likely won't appear alongside the Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, and S9 Ultra when they become official on July 26, but today we can fill in some more of the blanks.Press images of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus and S9 FE appeared, courtesy of OnLeaks, Wolfoftablet, and Mediapeanut.Kicking things off with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus. It's going to be powered by the Exynos 1380 with 8GB of RAM, and pack a 12.4-inch display. The slate will measure 285.4 x 185.4 x 6.54 mm and feature dual speakers, a...
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OnePlus Open announcement set for August 29, rumor claims
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Open is coming, and we know it's going on sale in Q3.Per a report by insider Max Jambor and SmartPrix, OnePlus will unveil its first foldable on August 29.The company will likely hold a big event centered in New York and broadcast online. The phone will then go on to be globally available.Specs-wise, the OnePlus Open will have a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED cover screen, a 7.8-inch 120Hz folding screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.Camera-wise, there will be a 50MP IMX890 main sensor, a 48MP IMX581 ultrawide, and a 64MP telephoto...
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Lenovo Tab M10 5G arrives with 10.6” 2K LCD and Snapdragon 695
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lenovo just announced its latest tablet in India with the Lenovo Tab M10 5G. The slate features a 10.61-inch LCD with a 1,200 x 2,000px resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 400 nits peak brightness and features TUV eye care certification.Tab M10 5G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, 4/6GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. The device comes with dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and it also boasts a 3.5mm headphone jack.Lenovo Tab M10 5GThere’s an 8MP front-facing camera and a single 13MP shooter alongside an...
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Samsung accidentally leaks Galaxy Z Flip5 price, pointing to a hefty price hike
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Romania is running a promotion that will give away 10 Galaxy Z Flip5 phones to folks who pre-register between July 26 and August 2. Naturally, they posted a PDF with the terms and conditions for this promo, which happens to include the price of the items being given out. Oops.According to that document, the Z Flip5 256GB is priced at RON 6,599, which converts to €1,335. For comparison, a Z Flip4 256GB was RON 5,700 at launch last year (so the new model is 16% more). The price of 10 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 phones in RomaniaThere have been a couple of leaks before - one...
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Infinix Hot 30 5G announced with Dimensity 6020 and 120Hz LCD
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix announced its Hot 30 5G today in India. The device features a 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset and up to 8GB RAM. Hot 30 5G is built around a 6.78-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and an 8MP front-facing camera housed inside a punch hole cutout. The back houses a 50MP main cam alongside an unspecified AI lens and the LED flash.Infinix Hot 30 5G in Aurora Blue and Knight BlackThe software side is covered by XOS 13 based on Android 13 while the battery comes in at 6,000 mAh and supports up to 18W charging. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 dummy units emerge in new shots
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s big Unpacked event is right around the corner and we’ve already got a pretty solid idea of what’s to come with the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 devices. The latest addition to the leaks are several shots of Z Fold5 dummies courtesy of tipster Ice Universe. The devices in the picture are indicative of what’s to come when the Z Fold5 launches in 12 days’ time.Galaxy Z Fold5 dummy unitsWe can see not much has changed in terms of design compared to the outgoing Z Fold4 with the only noticeable difference being the placement of the LED flash next to the rear camera...
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Tecno Pova Neo 3's key specs and design revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno unveiled the Pova Neo 2 last September, and the company is expected to launch its successor soon, dubbed Tecno Pova Neo 3. Tecno hasn't detailed the Pova Neo 3's specs sheet yet, but it has revealed the smartphone's design and key specs.The image posted by Tecno on Twitter reveals the Pova Neo 3 will pack a centered punch-hole display, sport two cameras on its rear, and have three color options.Tecno Pova Neo 3's key specs and design revealed by TecnoThe Tecno Pova Neo 3 will be powered by the Helio G85 SoC and come with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. However, there...
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Google's Nearby Share for Windows is now out of beta
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google's interpretation of Apple's AirDrop, Nearby Share, is now officially out of beta for Windows. Following some testing, in which more than 1.7 million people participated, the company decided to release a stable version, and you can download it here.Nearby Share is a very apt name - it basically describes exactly what the entire point of it is. You can use it to quickly (and easily) share stuff between Android phones, regardless of maker. And starting today, you can use it to share files between Windows PCs and Android devices.Since the launch of the beta, Google says it saw...
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WhatsApp is now officially available for Wear OS smartwatches
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp is now officially available for Wear OS smartwatches. Previously, a beta version had been out for a few months, but this is no beta - it's a stable, finalized build.In order to install and use it, you need to have a Wear OS 3 smartwatch. The app lets you start new conversations, reply to messages with text, send voice messages, use emoji, and take calls from your wrist. There's also support for quick replies. Naturally, if your Wear OS 3 smartwatch has mobile data connectivity of its own, then you can do all this without having your phone nearby and connected to your...
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The Sony WF-1000XM5 are coming next week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony will unveil the next generation of its flagship TWS buds next week – the WF-1000XM5 are coming on July 24 (Monday). The company doesn’t reveal much about them just yet, though from the “For the silence. For the sound.” tagline it’s pretty clear that the focus will be on improving noise handling.There have been multiple leaks about the XM5 model. The new buds will be smaller, tipping the scales at just 5.9g, down from 7.3g. Combined with the case, they will offer longer battery life – up to 24 hours.The buds themselves are said to feature 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X technology and...
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Tecno Pova 5 Pro with Arc interface teased on Amazon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno unveiled the Pova 5 last month and will follow up with a Pro version in India soon. Tecno is yet to announce the Pova 5 Pro's launch date, but the brand confirmed it will feature an "Arc interface," which, according to a teaser on Amazon.in, will possibly use LED lights for notifications and other purposes similar to the Nothing Phone (2)'s Glyph interface.The teaser on Amazon.in also includes the word "series," meaning the Pova 5 Pro could be joined by the Pova 5 at launch in India.The Tecno Pova 5 is powered by the Helio G99 SoC, sports a 6.78" 120Hz FullHD+ LCD, and packs...
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Samsung unveils GDDR7: 40% faster and 20% more energy efficient than GDDR6
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Almost exactly a year ago Samsung introduced GDDR6, which was capable of transmitting 24Gbps per pin. Now the company has completed the design of the next gen in graphics RAM dubbed GDD7.This one goes up to 32Gbps per pin for a total of 1.5 Terabytes per second, 40% faster than the 1.1 Terabytes per second that GDDR6 could achieve.The increase in speed is due to the adoption of 3-level Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM3). PAM3 is also used in USB4 and Thunderbolt 5, for example. GDDR6X used in cards like the Nvidia RTX 3090 and 4090 uses the related PAM4 standard.Anyway, besides...
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Realme Pad 2 is official - 11.5" 120Hz display, Helio G99 chip
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Right on schedule, Realme announced the Pad 2 tablet. It's on pre-order from July 26 and will go on general sale from the 1st of August.Starting from the front, the Realme Pad 2 has an 11.5-inch 2000x1200px IPS LCD with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. There's an 8MP camera on the front and an 8MP camera on the back. There's also a fingerprint sensor on the side.The Realme Pad 2 uses a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage, which can be expanded through a microSD.Realme Pad 2 in Inspiration GreenThere are four...
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New Realme C53 unveiled in India with 108MP camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The new Realme C53 is here – and when we say “new”, we mean different from the C53 that was announced at the end of May. What’s changed? The camera and the charging system is the short answer.The new Realme C53 for IndiaThis version of the C53 is already available for pre-order in India from Realme’s online store. The base price for a 4/128GB unit is ₹10,000, there is a different 6/64GB configuration (more RAM, less storage) for ₹11,000 too. For comparison, a 6/64GB Realme C55 costs ₹12,000.As early details showed, the new C53 features a 108MP main camera, replacing...
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Truecaller Assistant launches in India for Android users
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Truecaller Assistant that was announced last September and was available in a few countries, including the US and Australia, has finally launched in India.The Truecaller Assistant is an AI-based call-screening solution that uses cloud telephony and machine learning to answer your calls in a natural language and provides live transcription of what the caller is saying, helping you decide whether to take over the call or mark it as spam.The Truecaller Assistant currently supports English, Hindi, and "Hinglish" languages, and we are told there are no plans to add support for more...
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Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X image editing app gets new features, coming to more devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X AI-based image editing app released last July was initially available for the Galaxy S22 series but was later released for the Galaxy Note, Galaxy S, and Galaxy Z lineup. Samsung has announced that Galaxy Enhance-X is now available for more smartphones, and it's working on bringing the app to the Galaxy A, M, and Tab series devices. However, it will only be compatible with devices running Android 13-based One UI 5.1 or later.The full version of the Galaxy Enhance-X released by Samsung fixes issues reported in the beta version and comes with the ability to...
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iPhone 16 Pro Max to have "Super Telephoto" periscope camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone 15 family isn't even out yet, but we're already talking about its successors. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, expected in September 2024. This device will have a rather unique feature, according to prolific (and usually reliable) leakster Digital Chat Station out of China.According to him, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be fitted with a "Super Telephoto" periscope zoom camera. This designation apparently refers to cameras with a focal length over 300mm, which would be quite a feat of engineering, considering that the current iPhone 14 Pro Max has to make do with a measly 77mm...
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OnePlus 12 specs leak revealing huge battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A few days ago we heard that the OnePlus 12 would land in December, and today we can start counting down to that point since a new rumor has exposed all of its most important specs. While it is definitely an iterative upgrade to the OnePlus 11, some of those iterations are quite substantial - the battery capacity, for example, but also the presence of the first ever periscope telephoto camera on a OnePlus device.So let's dive in. According to usually reliable sources, the OnePlus 12 will have a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED touchscreen with 120 Hz refresh rate. At the helm will sit the...
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Video shows Tecno Pova's new Arc Interface with RGB lights on the back
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno is apparently working on something called the Arc Interface – RGB lights on the back of the phone that light up for new notifications. Here “the phone” appears to be the Tecno Pova 5, although there is a chance that it is a different device instead.Here is a demo of Arc by Ishan Agarwal, which shows the light strips blink into life for an incoming call:Exclusive: This is your first look of #ArcInterface from an upcoming @TecnoMobileInd POVA series smartphone.The @pova_mobile seems to feature LED lights for notifications at the back & here it is in action as the phone gets a...
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nubia Red Magic 8S Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ZTE just went global with the nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the phone will go on sale on July 27 in North America, Europe, the UK, Singapore, and Mexico.The key difference between the China-bound model and this one is the charging - the global nubia Red Magic 8S Pro ships with a 65W charger, instead of the 80W for the Chinese market. There's also a hard plastic shell case and a red USB cable.The global model ships with a 65W chargerThe nubia Red Magi 8S Pro stays true to the square and flat design language of the series. This is the Platinum model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of...
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Samsung is opening Galaxy Experience Spaces to bring its new phones and devices closer to you
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on July 26 will introduce the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 to the world, as well as the new Galaxy Tab S9 family of high-end tablets, there will be the new Galaxy Watch6 pair too. That’s a lot of new devices and soon fans in several major cities around the world will be able to experience them in person.Samsung is launching the Galaxy Experience Spaces. There you will be able to try out the new devices for yourself, learn more about the technological breakthroughs that made them possible and you can even participate in interactive exhibits too.The...
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Canalys: smartphone market declines 11% in Q2 but is showing signs of recovery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The smartphone market is in a rough shape after six straight quarters of declining shipments, but Canalys reports that there is light at the end of the tunnel – the analysts have spotted the first signs of recovery.Global smartphone shipments still fell 11% year on year, a bit better than the 12% decline in Q1, though only a bit. However, inventory is clearing up with vendors trying to push out older models to free up space for new launches. They are also trying to secure a supply of key components to hedge against a sudden rise in their prices.The Top 5 smartphone makers...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series sizes leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series is coming on July 27 and it will consist of two models in two different sizes (themselves in two different connectivity packages). There will be two different models - a Galaxy Watch6 and the model that will bring back the rotating bezel - the Galaxy Watch6 Classic. The Watch6 will come in 40mm and 44mm sizes, while the Watch4 Classic will come in 43mm and 47mm.The two watch models will also be available in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE. Samsung will offer pre-order perks in select markets.Meanwhile, popular Korean football player Son Heung-min was...
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Hands-on video with the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) shows off the tablet's two USB-C ports
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While Lenovo pulled out of the gaming phone market, it is still working on gaming tablets – next up is the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023), a sequel to the Y700 from last year. The new model will launch on July 22 (Saturday).The Y700 (2023) packs a lot of power with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and LPDDR5X RAM (capacity TBA). That’s big step up from the Snapdragon 870 of last year’s model. The battery capacity is the same at 6,550mAh.The new Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1This is designed to be a small tablet, smaller even than the original...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Z Flip5's pre-order perks leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is hosting the Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea on July 26, where it will unveil the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The company is also expected to introduce two new smartwatches at the event - Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic. While Samsung is yet to explicitly confirm the names of these products, thanks to reliable leakster Evan Blass, we now know what's in store for those who pre-order these devices.Blass shared a few images on his Threads account, revealing the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic pre-orders will come with a free fabric band. The...
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Red Magic 8S Pro goes global, here are the prices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ZTE launched the Red Magic 8S Pro in China a couple of weeks ago – this was the first phone to use a boosted version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 outside of the special deal between Samsung and Qualcomm.The company simply calls it the “leading version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2”, we prefer 8+ Gen 2. Its prime core (Cortex-X3) runs at 3.36GHz (instead of the usual 3.2GHz) and the Adreno 740 GPU has been clocked up to 719MHz (up from 680MHz). According to Red Magic’s testing, this results in 5% higher CPU and 5.7% higher GPU performance.Red Magic 8S Pro goes globalThree versions...
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Rumor: the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is expected later this month and we’ve already seen several key details leak. Now there are some corrections in addition to more details about the new phone.According to a post on Weibo, the phone will have a 6.74” display with “1.5K” resolution – presumably, that will be the same 1,240 x 2,772px as the regular Ace 2. However, this will be a curved display like the original Ace Pro.As previously reported, the Ace 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Leakster tech cloth claims that the phone’s top configuration will have a whopping 24GB of RAM and 1TB...
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Redmi 12 5G spotted on Geekbench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi 12 4G last month with the Helio G88 SoC at the helm, and the company is expected to follow up with a 5G version soon. While Xiaomi hasn't divulged anything about the Redmi 12 5G yet, a device with model code 23076RN4BI, believed to be the Redmi 12 5G, has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs.The Xiaomi 23076RN4BI runs Android 13 and likely has the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC at the helm. It has 8GB RAM onboard, but there could be more memory options that are yet to be confirmed.The Xiaomi 23076RN4BI also appeared in BIS' database,...
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You can now enable Samsung screen mirroring on Chromecast and Android TVs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung phones support screen mirroring and casting to other devices, just like all Android phones, but with limited support. You can only cast your phone's screen to smart TVs via Miracast using the Smart View feature and it's been like this since forever. Samsung and LG TVs, for instance, support Miracast. However, devices such as Chromecast or other Android TVs won't be able to display your Samsung's screen.All that seems to be changing. Android Police discovered a very convoluted way to enable screen casting to all devices. They've confirmed it works on One UI 5.1 devices, but it...
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Realme C51 coming to India as well, full specs sheet leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme C53 was unveiled in India just a couple of days ago and it looks like a cheaper Realme C51 is about to go live in the coming days or weeks. Luckily, we have a nearly complete specs sheet.Realme C51 in Mint Green and Carbon BlackThe handset will reportedly be 4G-only as it runs on the Unisoc T612 chipset. It will also feature a large 6.7-inch IPS LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate. The report mentions only one memory option - 4GB/64GB but there could be more. Support for up to 2TB microSD cards is also at hand.The camera configuration is standard - 50MP main camera...
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ChatGPT for Android arrives next week, pre-registrations begin
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OpenAI launched the standalone ChatGPT app for iOS in May and promised to bring it to Android soon. Well, two months later, OpenAI has announced it will release the ChatGPT app for Android next week.Those interested in giving ChatGPT's Android app a try can pre-register on Google Play Store. The app will be free to use and sync user history across devices, but it's unclear how many markets will get it first.Announcing ChatGPT for Android! The app will be rolling out to users next week, and you can pre-order in the Google Play Store starting today: [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OpenAI...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series reportedly not getting selfie camera upgrade
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Next year's Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to replace the 3x telephoto unit seen on the Galaxy S23 Ultra with a 5x telephoto camera. However, the selfie camera on S24 Ultra and the vanilla and Plus models in the lineup won't get any hardware upgrade.Word comes from Dutch publication GalaxyClub, which claims Samsung will continue to use the 12MP selfie camera from the S23 lineup on the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, that doesn't necessarily mean the S24 series won't take better selfies since Samsung could still improve the front-facing camera's performance...
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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ to adopt Xiaomi 13's design with flat sides and narrow bezels
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Going by the usual Redmi Note lineup release schedule, the Redmi Note 13 will likely arrive this fall in China, but an interesting rumor about the top-tier model emerged sooner than expected. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is reportedly getting a Xiaomi 13-inspired design, leaked schematics on Weibo show.The post is courtesy of Digital Chat Station but has since been deleted. The schematics reveal a flat screen design, flat side frame and a camera island that's reminiscent of the Xiaomi 13. The biggest difference is going to be the size, as the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ will be built around a...
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The OnePlus Open foldable is probably based on the Oppo Find N2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus' upcoming foldable phone, dubbed OnePlus Open, has been in the news for the last couple of months and there's little we don't know about the device. We recently covered all the details surrounding the upcoming foldable, or at least those we already know of.A renowned tipster Max Jambor on Twitter summarized most specs in a single tweet but has also added new information - the OnePlus Open will most likely be based on the Oppo Find N2. He has been a significant contributor to OnePlus Open's leaks for the past couple of months, so he probably knows what he's talking...
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New teaser officially confirms: the Galaxy Z Flip5 folds flat
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Ever since Samsung's Chinese competitors started churning out foldable smartphones that are able to fully close flat, we've been waiting, anxiously, for the Korean company to match them. And, just as many rumors over the past few months had anticipated, it looks like the wait will finally be over next week.Samsung's Indian arm took to Twitter today to tease the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip5, which is being unveiled at an Unpacked event on July 26, and the teaser makes it clear: the phone folds flat. Just look at it when it's closed - there's no gap in sight.What do you think this symbol...
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vivo X100 global model's specs leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo's X90 family of smartphones made its debut last November, and it's expected that the company will stick to a very similar fourth-quarter launch time frame for the upcoming X100 models. Today details about the X100's specs have been leaked.Keep in mind however that we're talking about the international X100, not the Chinese one. That's important because it looks like the international version, bearing the model number V2308, will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8 series chipset, while the Chinese variant could go with a Dimensity 9300. Then again, with three members in the family (last...
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Apple ready to pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK if new privacy law gets passed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The United Kingdom has been planning to update its Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016, which would require messaging services to disable their security features upon request by the authorities in an attempt to “protect the public from criminals, child sex abusers and terrorists”.Apple voiced concerns that the new changes might compromise data security and information privacy and threatened to pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK if the revised act goes through.WhatsApp and Signal also strongly opposed a clause in the Online Safety Bill, which essentially wants services to...
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Infinix GT 10 Pro surfaces with mini LEDs and color-changing back panel
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this week, we exclusively reported that Infinix will launch a gaming-centric smartphone called Infinix GT 10 Pro in the first week of August. We also shared exclusive images showing the Infinix GT 10 Pro in Cyber Black and Mirage Silver colors with Cyber Mecha design. Now, the GT 10 Pro has appeared in new teasers showing the mini LEDs on its rear panel in action.These LEDs create a "distinctive and interactive backlight interface" and light up when users launch a game. These will also light up for new notifications and work as a charging status indicator.Infinix GT...
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Nothing Phone (2) goes on sale in India today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2) unveiled last week went on sale in the US, the UK, Canada, and parts of Europe a few days ago. And starting at noon IST today, it will also be available for purchase in India through Flipkart and select retail outlets.The Nothing Phone (2) comes in White and Dark Grey colors in India with three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB, priced at INR44,999 ($550/€490), INR49,999 ($610/€550), and INR54,999 ($670/€600), respectively.Nothing Phone (2)The Nothing Phone (2) is built around a 6.7" 120Hz FullHD+ LTPO OLED display and has the...
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Netflix adds almost 6 million subscribers after crackdown on password sharing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Netflix increased its revenue, profit, and number of paying subscribers, according to the company’s latest quarterly report. All the numbers are higher than the forecasts, beating all expectations by analysts.The streaming platform began with “paid sharing” (the official name of the crackdown on account sharing) in the United States and brought 5.8 million new paying subscribers. Netflix confirmed it is planning to address the issue in “almost all of our remaining countries”.The 15-page report revealed the cancel reaction was low among users who suddenly were locked out of their...
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TSMC pushes back the launch of its Arizona plant to 2025
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] TSMC’s original plans for its semiconductor foundry in Arizona was to start mass producing chips next year. However, the company just announced a delay: “We expect the production schedule of N4 process technology to be pushed out to 2025,” TSMC Chairman Mark Liu told Nikkei Asia. Note that “N4” is one of TSMC’s 4nm nodes.The issue is the lack of enough skilled workers and technicians that can move in and install the advanced equipment used in the foundry. TSMC is sending technicians over from its factories in Taiwan to help with the setup.TSMC is also building a second plant in...
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iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will reportedly be in very short supply upon launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to a new report, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and especially the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be in very short supply once they launch in September. This apparently has to do with problems with screen manufacturing at LG Display.Those problems stem from the fact that a new manufacturing process is being used in order to shrink the bezel size. It's apparently a similar issue to one Apple also faced for some Apple Watch models in the past.iPhone 14 Pro MaxThe displays for the iPhone 15 Pro (and, again, especially the Pro Max) made by LG are reportedly failing reliability tests...
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ makes its way through bend test with a surprise result
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month Motorola made the Razr 40 Ultra foldable smartphone official for international markets, and the same device is being marketed in the US as the Razr+. It's one and the same, so when Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel performs his trademark durability test on a Razr+, know that if you aren't in North America what you're seeing applies to the Razr 40 Ultra as well.Now that we got that necessary bit of clarification out of the way (thanks, Motorola!), let's get right to it. As usual, Zack subjects the smartphone to a series of tests - screen scratching, screen...
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Oppo Reno10 Pro review
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OnePlus 12R renders show a familiar design, specs to include SD 8 Gen 2 and a zoom camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus 12 is expected to be unveiled in December in China and in January for the global market. It seems that the company will add another high-end phone to its line-up shortly after that – the OnePlus 12R.CAD-based renders and details about the OnePlus 11R sequel have been posted by OnLeaks and MySmartPrice. This new model should be unveiled in January in China and appears to be different from the recently leaked Ace 2 Pro (the 11R was based on the Ace 2).The OnePlus 12R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, according to the leak, combined with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB...
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro appears on Geekbench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro we've been hearing about for the past few months is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at the helm. And while there's no word from OnePlus about the Ace 2 Pro yet, a OnePlus device bearing model code PJA110 and believed to be the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro has passed through Geekbench, confirming key specs in the process.The OnePlus PJA110 runs Android 13 and has 16GB RAM onboard. It's powered by an octa-core processor, which is likely the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC since Geekbench has listed "kalama" in the Motherboard section of its database.The Geekbench...
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Huawei to introduce its own Dynamic Island with the Mate 60 series
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei is preparing to bring back the pill-shaped punch hole, according to leaks. The feature was last seen in the Mate 40 and P40 lineups back in 2020, and now the company is preparing to separate the dual cameras and 3D ToF sensors from the bezel once again with the Mate 60 series this fall.This will also mark the first time Huawei launches this centrally positioned dual selfie camera design, pioneered by Apple in the iPhone 14 Pro series.Two cameras, one of them being a ToF sensor is not a new feature for Huawei flagships. It has been around since 2019 and the Mate 30 launch,...
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Huawei Mate 60 will have a circular camera island, new leak reveals
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei launched the Mate 50 series last September, and there's no indication that it won't stick to a similar timeframe this year. That means we're now mere weeks away from the Mate 60 family's official introduction. Last week we heard that the series will introduce Huawei's own take on the Dynamic Island concept pioneered by Apple, and today we have some news about the back of the Mate 60.As it turns out, the camera island on its rear will be circular, perhaps in a similar fashion to its predecessor's. That is, of course, if the information contained in this leak pans out.What...
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The Infinix GT 10 gaming phones will go on pre-order on August 3 with some freebies
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Flipkart teaser page that went live yesterday now has a launch date for the Infinix GT 10 series – pre-orders will start on August 3 (that’s Thursday next week). And there are some freebies for the first 5,000 customers to pre-order.They will receive the so-called “Pro Gaming Kit”. This includes two add-ons that you can attach to the phone to add shoulder triggers. There are also finger sleeves that reduce friction between your fingers and the glass panel of the screen. There is also mention of a “carbon box”, but we’re not sure whether that’s referring to a case or what.The...
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Samsung tipped to bring back Exynos for the Galaxy S24 series too
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A couple of weeks ago we saw a report that the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE will use the Exynos 2200, there was even a Geekbench result that seems to confirm it. Some regions (like the US) will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 instead, however.Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (speculative renders)There may be more to it than that. Samsung switched exclusively to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chips for the S23 generation this year and there were claims that the deal with Qualcomm will extend to the S24 series.While that may still be true, Samsung is now considering bringing back Exynos for the...
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Teaser video shows off vivo V29 design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo V29 Lite was announced at the beginning of June, but its two higher-end siblings are still in the teaser phase. The latest morsel of info comes from vivo Türkiye’s YouTube channel.The short clip offers a glimpse at the vanilla vivo V29 design. Actually, there are two phones in the video – one might be the V29 Lite (first three images), but the other one has a fingerprint reader on the camera bump (last image).Frames from the vivo V29 teaser videoThe model with the FP reader has a dual camera, one in each circle (plus an unknown additional sensor next to the...
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Google drops Play Services support for Android KitKat 4.4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] One of the sweetest Google OS updates, the Android KitKat 4.4, will no longer be supported by Google Play Services. The message came from the Android Developers Blog, where it was revealed API levels 19 and 20 will not receive APK versions beyond 23.30.99, starting August 2023. This means devices with KitKat will not get the latest version of the Play Store, which will essentially not allow users to update apps, and their devices will slowly be rendered unusable.Android KitKat introduced updates that are still valid today, over ten years after the OS was launched. The system brought...
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HTC U23 is now on sale
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The HTC U23, unveiled last week, is now available for purchase in Taiwan through HTC's official Taiwanese website. It comes in two colors and a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration priced at TWD14,990 ($480/€435/INR39,160).The HTC U23 is built around a 6.7" FullHD+ 120Hz OLED screen with a centered punch hole for the 32MP selfie camera. And around the back, it sports a triple camera system comprising 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth units.The HTC U23 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, runs Android 13 out of the box, and has a microSD card slot for storage...
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The Xreal Beam starts shipping in the US and Japan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Xreal Beam starts shipping today in the US and Japan. The Beam is an alternative way to connect AR headsets like the Xreal Air to your PC, console or phone. Normally, you need a wired USB C-to-C connection between the headset and your device.With the Beam, however, you can go wireless. It still needs a USB connection to the glasses, but it’s a small device that you can slip in your pocket (doable with a phone, not so much with a PC or even a Nintendo Switch). The Beam also acts like a power bank and can run the Air for up to 3.5 hours. Additionally, there are two USB-C ports...
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Last chance: Samsung US pre-reservations for Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 close today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tomorrow is the day that Samsung introduces the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 to the world, alongside the new Galaxy Tab S9 slates and Galaxy Watch6 series. This also means that today is your last chance to score $50 Samsung Credit by reserving a unit (or units) – there are less than 24 hours left on the countdown clock.The phones, tablets and watches still aren’t official, of course, but this isn’t really a pre-order – you just sign up on Samsung US with your name and email. Then if you decide to go through with the purchase, you will get the $50 credit. If not, just ignore the...
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Apple urges its OLED suppliers to go bezel-less
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is reportedly asking its OLED suppliers Samsung Display and LG Display to develop OLED panels without any bezels. The move is two-pronged - initially, Apple wants to reduce the bezels on this year's iPhone 15 Pro models - then, likely a few years down the line, Apple is looking to adopt full display. That means no camera cutout and as thin a bezel as possible.That word possible is the key. At this time there are a few critical obstacles in front of Apple's bezel-less plans. One is the under-panel camera (UPC) - currently the outer film layer isn't as thin as it needs to be to...
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Samsung Galaxy F34's key specs and design revealed, launching soon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled the Exynos 1380-powered Galaxy F54 last month, and today, the company announced it will launch the Galaxy F34 in India soon. The Korean company didn't detail the Galaxy F34's specs sheet but confirmed the smartphone would pack a 120Hz Super AMOLED notched display with 1,000 nits peak brightness.The Samsung Galaxy F34 will feature a triple camera setup on its rear, headlined by a 50MP camera with OIS. Samsung said the F34 will come with a Fun Mode having 16 different in-built lens effects. It will also come with the Single Take camera feature that captures up to four...
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Apple Watch Ultra successor will feature a lighter body
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Apple Watch Ultra is Cupertino’s biggest (49mm casing) and heaviest (61.3 grams) smartwatch to date towering over its Apple Watch brethren and most competitors. It seems that Apple will offer a weight reduction with the next generation Watch Ultra as per a new tip from China. While we don’t get specific values, the tipster suggests that the lighter casing will be a key feature on the upcoming Watch Ultra.Apple Watch Ultra is 14.4mm thick and weighs 61.3 gramsA recent report suggests Apple will use 3D printed parts for its upcoming Watch Ultra which could help with the weight...
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Oppo K11 announced with Snapdragon 782G and 50MP main cam
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo unveiled its latest K-series phone in China with the Oppo K11. The device features a Snapdragon 782G chipset alongside up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. There’s a 6.7-inch OLED screen upfront with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The punch hole cutout at the top houses a 16MP front-facing camera. Hidden beneath the screen is a fingerprint scanner. The device also boasts dual speakers with Dolby Atmos.Oppo K11 in Moon Shadow Gray and Glacier BlueAround the back, Oppo K11 features a 50MP main cam (IMX890) alongside an 8MP ultrawide module and a 2MP macro cam. The...
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Sony's upcoming IMX903 and IMX907 smartphone image sensors detailed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony has the largest image sensor aimed at smartphones, the 1” IMX989, which has been used in multiple camera-focused phones. Size isn’t everything, though, and Sony’s next two sensors will go slightly smaller but will have clever designs, according to unofficial reports.The Sony IMX903 is allegedly a 1/1.14” sensor with 48MP resolution and 1.4µm pixels (compared to 1.6µm on the IMX989). It will support dual pixel autofocus, so each pixel will be made out of two photo diodes, each 0.7 x 1.4µm in size.The autofocus system will be able to quickly acquire and track focus on moving...
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Next Realme flagship will be called GT5 Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme has not realeased a fully-fledged flagship since January 2022, but such a device is in the works, said Digital Chat Station on their Weibo profile. The new top-tier smartphone will be called GT5 Pro and will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. There is also a vanilla GT5 in the works which will be official this year and will stick to the current best chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.Realme’s current most powerful smartphone globally is the GT3 with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 240W charging. However, at least on paper, its cameras and display are worse than the GT2 Pro. While the most...
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro certified with 150W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We’ve seen tips about the upcoming OnePlus Ace 2 Pro’s fast charging solution but we now know it will support up to 150W speeds thanks to a listing on China’s 3C certification agency. The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro bears the same PJA110 identifier as seen in previous listings and comes bundled with the VCBEJACH model number power adapter which supports up to 150W charging speeds (11V/13.7A).OnePlus Ace 2 Pro (PJA110) listing on 3C databaseBased on a previous Geekbench listing, Ace 2 Pro will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and is rumored to bring up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage....
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Tecno Pova 5 Pro's Arc Interface shown in action in official teaser
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Tecno Pova 5 Pro was teased on Amazon.in last week with its Arc Interface, which uses LED lights on the phone's rear panel for different purposes. An official teaser posted by Tecno shows the Arc Interface in action, revealing one of its purposes is to notify the users of incoming calls by lighting up the LEDs in different colors.Tecno hasn't announced the Pova 5 Pro's launch date yet, nor has it divulged the specs of this smartphone. However, we expect Tecno to launch the Pova 5 alongside the Pova 5 Pro in India since the teasers say the "Pova 5 Series" is coming soon.When calls...
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Sony's best ever noise cancelling earbuds are here: meet the WF-1000XM5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As expected, Sony finally took the wraps off the WF-1000XM5 ANC earbuds a few hours ago - don't confuse these with the already available WH-1000XM5 which are over-the-ear headphones.The new buds come with "Sony's biggest ever step forward in noise cancelling" according to the company itself, thanks to three mics on each earbud, including dual feedback mics, which improve low-frequency cancellation performance.The earbuds have Sony's new Integrated Processor V2 at the helm, which "unlocks the potential of the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e". These chips control the mics, across...
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vivo announces V3 imaging chip with 4K movie portrait mode
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo just announced its V3 imaging chip, which will premiere 4k movie portrait mode in upcoming flagship phones - similar to the iPhone's Cinematic mode.The announcement is more of a teaser by company VP and General Manager of Brand & Product Strategy - Jia Jingdong - on Weibo. The V3 is the first major announcement at vivo's imaging festival, which is taking place from July 23 until the 31st.In a spirited web post, Jia Jingdong goes on about the self-developed 6nm V3 chip and its capabilities. It will allow vivo smartphones to capture portrait mode videos up to 4K resolution and...
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Spotify is raising its Premium subscription prices around the world
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Spotify is the latest streaming service to announce a price hike for its subscription plans. The world’s most popular music streaming service which boasts over 200 million Premium subscribers will soon cost a little bit extra.Spotify Premium Single will now cost $10.99 in the US, €10.99 in France and £10.99 in the UK. Premium Student will jump to $5.99/€5.99 while pricing in the UK will remain at £5.99. The Premium Duo plan will come in at $14.99/€14.99/£14.99 while the Premium Family tier is now priced at $16.99/€17.99/£17.99 respectively. The new price tiers are already reflected...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: what we know so far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will join the Z Fold5 at Samsung's summer Unpacked event in Seoul in the last week of July. Being one of the most anticipated phones of the year, there've been plenty of rumors and leaks to give us more than a rough idea of what the phone will bring.Interestingly, there are some official details too - the Z Flip5 is featured heavily in Samsung's promotion of the upcoming Z series, more so than the pricier Z Fold5. Bigger cover displayThe biggest change, quite literally, is the cover display. It's ballooned up from a barely-usable 1.9-inches and 260x512px...
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Samsung Galaxy M44 surfaces in benchmark listing with surprising chips
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is working on a new smartphone to bring into the already very crowded mid-range space, and it's been spotted in the Geekbench online results database today. That's definitely not out of the ordinary - someone at Samsung has a prototype in hand and is running benchmarks on it. What is a bit more interesting than the fact that prototypes are being benchmarked is that this one seems to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 SoC. That's an odd choice on Samsung's part, first because it's a Qualcomm chip and not one of its own Exynos parts, but also because the Snapdragon 888 is almost...
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Counterpoint: US smartphone shipments fell by 24% compared to Q2 2022
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to market research carried out by Counterpoint, the US smartphone market shrunk by a whopping 24% year-over-year in Q2 this year. That doesn't come as a surprise since this is the third consecutive quarter with declining sales. Manufacturers like Samsung, Motorola and TCL-Alcatel saw the biggest decline in shipments. Samsung's shipments fell 37%, Motorola's by 17% and TCL-Alcatel's by 69%. Interestingly, Apple's shipments shrunk by just 6% despite the bleeding smartphone market, so expectations for the upcoming iPhone 15 series remain bullish, analysts say. Google was the only...
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Xiaomi Pad 6 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi unveiled the Pad 5 in August 2021 and finally introduced its successor Pad 6 a few months ago. The tablet is offered in blue, black, and gold colors, and it's the blue model that we've received at the office for review. The Xiaomi Pad 6 comes in a white-colored retail box with a USB-C cable, a 33W adapter, and some paperwork. Supporting accessories such as the Smart Pen (2nd Generation), Bluetooth Keyboard, and Smart Cover are sold separately. The Xiaomi Pad 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard. It runs Android 13-based...
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AMD announces Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, first notebook chip with 3D V-Cache technology
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] AMD has announced the new Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, the world's first notebook CPU with the company's 3D V-Cache technology. The 7945HX3D is essentially the 7945HX but with double the L3 cache. While the L1 and L2 cache remain at 1MB and 16MB, respectively, the L3 cache goes from the 7945HX's sizable 64MB to an impressive 128MB for a total of 145MB cache. Introduced first on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor last year, the AMD 3D V-Cache technology essentially stacks an extra layer of memory on the CPU die. While most apps show no improvement from the added cache, games tend to...
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Samsung is expecting the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 to outsell their predecessors by 50%
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Recently, TM Roh, the head of Samsung’s mobile division, revealed that the company sold just under 10 million foldable phones last year (60% of which were Galaxy Z Flip4s, 40% Z Fold4s). For 2023 the company expects to sell 50% more than that. This means that the target is around 15 million sales, which will keep Samsung the dominant player in the foldable market. Some analysts (Trendforce) are predicting that 18 million foldables will be shipped this year, others (IDC) are saying that the number will be above 20 million. That will mean that three quarters of all foldables sold in 2023...
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Motorola Razr 40 review
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Canalys: Global smartphone shipment down 10% in Q2, Transsion is now a top-five vendor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Global smartphone shipments during the April, May and June months totaled 258.2 million units as per the latest Canalys Smartphone Market Pulse report. The figure represents a 10% decline compared to the same period last year. Despite the sixth straight quarter of negative growth, global smartphone demand is slowly rebounding thanks to industry-wide inventory reductions and rising regional market demand. Samsung was once again the leading smartphone brand in terms of shipments for the quarter with 53 million shipments and a 21% market share. Apple came in second with 43 million...
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Leaked Huawei Mate 60 render shows off the large camera island circle
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A couple of days ago the metal mid-frame of the Huawei Mate 60 leaked, showing that the phone will have a circular camera island. Now Digital Chat Station has shared a render of the phone that offers a better look at said island – it reminds us of the Mate 40 series, except the circle is bigger. Three cameras are visible, though the only details we have so far is that Huawei is bringing new sensors and a periscope lens that has been optimized for low-light shooting. Also, the XMAGE label indicates that the image processing will be done by Huawei’s in-house tech. Huawei Mate 60...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 camera samples
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Summer Unpacked is behind us and we're left with a couple of foldable Galaxies to review. But since reviewing takes place in Headquarters, and the phones are still in Seoul, we figured we'd fill our time with a photo walk around town with the Galaxy Z Flip5. The Z Flip5's camera system is mostly unchanged compared to the previous generation. Short of a small tweak with the selfie camera's lens aperture (the internal one), the rest remains the same in terms of specs. There's a 12MP primary camera with a 1/1.76" sensor and a 24mm-equivalent lens with an f/1.8 aperture. Also...
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Sony PlayStation 5 crosses 40 million sales globally
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony has announced it has reached the milestone of selling more than 40 million PlayStation 5 units globally (as of July 16, 2023) since it was unveiled in 2020. Sony sold its 25 millionth PS5 unit in the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2022, meaning it took the Japanese company just a little over nine months to sell another 15 million PS5 consoles, which is impressive. In a blog post announcing this milestone, Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), said the brand faced supply chain issues earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making keeping the PS5...
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Honor X6a announced with 90Hz display and 5,200 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor’s latest X-series smartphone is now available in the UK with the Honor X6a. The device is a direct successor to the Honor X6 which launched back in September and it brings a higher refresh rate screen, larger battery and faster charging. Honor X6a Honor X6a is built around a 6.56-inch TFT LCD with 720 x 1,612px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Storage is expandable via the microSD card slot and the device also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s a 50MP main cam with an...
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Realme GT5 breaks cover in spy shot
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme is gearing up to launch its latest GT5 smartphone and we got official confirmation from the brand’s Weibo profile as well as our first look at the device thanks to a leaked spy shot. Realme confirmed the GT5 name yesterday and we now get even more info thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station. Realme GT5 Realme GT5 will sport a 6.67-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution (1,240 x 2,772px) and a rumored 144Hz refresh rate. The device will sport a centered punch-hole cutout on the top for its front facing camera. We don’t get to see the actual design since the phone is...
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Redmi 12 5G is coming on August 1, key specs revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi 12 4G last month, and the company has announced it will unveil the 5G variant on August 1. This revelation comes from Redmi's Indian branch, which said the Redmi 12 5G will make its global debut in India with a grand launch next Tuesday. Redmi hasn't detailed the Redmi 12 5G's specs sheet, but it confirmed some key specs of the smartphone, including a 50MP primary camera, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The all-new #Redmi12 5G sets its Global Debut in India with a grand launch on the 1st of August!So, get set to embrace the...
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WhatsApp now lets you send video messages
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Voice messages have been a staple feature of WhatsApp for years now. And so have voice calls. But also video calls. Spot what's missing in this series? Indeed, video messages. Well, they were missing, up until today that is. WhatsApp finally supports sending and receiving video messages. These can be up to 60 seconds long each, and are protected with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. Sending a video message has been made intentionally similar to the way sending a voice message works, so that there isn't an additional learning curve. The icon previously meant for voice messages can...
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Google rolls out automatic AirTag alerts for Android in bid to prevent stalking
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in May, Google and Apple jointly announced that they were teaming up to prevent unwanted tracking through AirTags and similar devices. Today, Google is announcing that the rollout of unknown tracker alerts is now beginning on devices running Android 6.0 and later. Right now, this only works with AirTags, but Google says it's working with tag manufacturers to expand this protection to other tracking tags over time. Here's how it works. If an unknown Bluetooth tracker is separated from its owner and determined to be traveling with you, you will be notified on your Android device. If...
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Lenovo Tab P12 announced with 12.7” LCD and MediaTek 7050
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lenovo launched in Tab P12 Pro 5G back in 2021 and it’s now bringing a non-Pro version nearly two years later. Lenovo Tab P12 features a 12.7-inch LTPS LCD with 1840 x 2944px resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The slate is equipped with quad speakers tuned by JBL, a 13MP ultrawide front facing camera and an 8MP rear shooter with autofocus. Lenovo Tab P12 MediaTek’s Dimensity 7050 chipset sits at the helm alongside 4/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. Tab P12 also boasts microSD card expansion and a 10,200 mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. The software side is covered by...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 benchmarked
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's latest Unpacked unfolded yesterday, bringing us the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, alongside two smartwatches and three tablets. We had some early hands-on experiences with all of the new devices, but we also ended up with a couple of review units - one of each foldable. We snapped some photos with the Galaxy Z Fold5, before we got to running some benchmarks on the two handsets and it's those numbers that we're here to share now. Both the Flip and the Fold are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy - the Samsung-specific version of Qualcomm's high-end chipset for...
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Report: iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max to get price hikes
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We've already heard a few times that Apple is planning to up the price of its most expensive iPhone, but the latest report gives us a specific number. According to Barclays analyst Tim Long, cited by Apple Hub, the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will cost the same, but the Pro could see a price increase of $100, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max could get a $100 or even $200 increase. The price hike goes along with Apple's inside logic that the upcoming 15 series will have the same demand as the current 14 series, meaning it expects the Pros to outsell the vanillas. So Apple is betting that...
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro coming with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in August
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] China Joy is an annual digital and entertainment expo, taking place in Shanghai, and this year’s edition saw Liu Fengshuo, President of OnePlus Products Line, speak in front of the audience about the brand’s plans for the near future. The executive revealed the Ace 2 Pro smartphone is coming next month, and it will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. He also said the new smartphone will have a “groundbreaking, first in the industry” cooling technology. The new heat dissipation solution will stick to the stacking sheet design, but materials will be different, inspired by...
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Realme GT5 name officially confirmed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme unveiled the GT3 in February, and we recently heard that it will be succeeded by the GT5. Those rumors have turned out to be true since Realme has officially confirmed the GT5 moniker as it set up a booth at the China Joy 2023 exhibition in China, confirming the existence of GT5. The brand also confirmed that the GT5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. While we await more details from Realme about the GT5 series, leakster OnLeaks claims the GT Neo 6 will be marketed as GT5, presumably outside China. That's hardly a surprise since the Realme GT3 is a rebadged GT Neo 5...
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Samsung's new SmartTag passes through the FCC, here's a glimpse of it
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's AirTag competitor came out in 2021, and it's high time for a replacement. We've already heard that a new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is coming later this year, and earlier this month it received its Bluetooth certification.Now it's moved even further along in the certification game, having passes through the FCC, which gave its go-ahead for the launch, that might take place in the next few weeks. Thankfully, the FCC certification came with an image showing the tag. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.As you can see, it's still branded Galaxy SmartTag, but the official name...
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vivo has co-developed a custom image sensor with Sony for the vivo X100 series
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo is working on custom silicon designs to power its next-generation of camera phones. The company just revealed that it has partnered with Sony’s Lytia division to create a customized version of the LYT800 sensor for the vivo X100 series.The LYT800 makes use of Sony’s stacked design, which separates the photodiodes and the transistors that read them into two layers (normally they are side by side). This opens up more room so the 1/1.43” Lytia LYT800 sensor is expected to have a low-light performance similar to 1” sensors. The LYT800 will have a 53MP resolution.There’s more –...
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nubia Red Magic 8S Pro review
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Realme 11 4G and Realme 11 5G debut
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme 11 series launched earlier this year with three entries – Realme 11, Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+. All three phones carry 5G connectivity and we now get two new versions for the international market – the Realme 11 5G introduced in Taiwan and Realme 11 4G which makes its debut in Vietnam.Realme 11 4G (left) and Realme 11 5G (right)As their names suggest, the former features 5G connectivity by way of its Dimensity 6100+ chipset and it’s also the first phone to launch with the SoC. Realme 11 4G is equipped with a Helio G99 SoCRealme 11 4G key specs and...
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Counterpoint: India's smartphone market shrinks by 3% in Q2, premium segment grows 112%
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A new analysis from Counterpoint reveals the free fall of the Indian smartphone market might be coming to an end. Overall shipments dropped just 3% compared to Q1, which is less than analysts expected.Counterpoint researchers believe that the improving market conditions and declining inflation had a good impact on sales. In fact, the premium smartphone segment saw a whipping 112% growth year-over-year. That seems to be in line with previous analysis claiming that the maturing Indian market is slowly shifting towards more expensive smartphones. That's part of the reason why Xiaomi is...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] You’d think that the bendy display is the hardest part about making a foldable phone, but OLED panels have been built on flexible plastic substrates for years now. The part that is actually hard is the hinge – Samsung took five generations to get it right.The new Flex Hinge allows the Galaxy Z Fold5 to close flat – the gap between the two halves was among the things that caused the most complaints on previous Z generations. Aesthetically it looks better as it makes the phone symmetrical, but it has practical advantages too.The gap added to the closed thickness, pushing the Z Fold4...
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Lava Yuva 2 teased to launch soon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lava Mobiles is gearing up to launch a new entry-level smartphone dubbed Yuva 2. The device will reportedly come in at INR 6,999 though we don’t get an official look at the device just yet. Strangely, the official teaser post for the Yuva 2 by Lava Mobiles on Twitter is since removed.Lava Yuva 2 teaser posterLava Yuva 2 Pro was the last launch in the Yuva series back in February. It packs a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution, a Helio G37 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. We’ll be on the lookout for more details on the Yuva 2 and will update you accordingly.Source (deleted...
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The Poco M6 will have 5G connectivity, teaser confirms
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Poco M5 was a 4G-only phone in all of its incarnations, including the M5s. The upcoming Poco M6 will gain support for 5G – this is coming straight from Himanhsu Tandon, the Country Head of Poco and Xiaomi.This won’t be the first 5G phones in the series. In fact, the M5 was something of an exception as both the M3 and M4 series had 5G models in their ranks. There’s no word on what chipset will bring the next-gen connectivity, however.Details like that will be released closer to launch day. For now we can only note the dual camera setup on a flat camera island that is closer to the...
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Red Magic Cyberbuds Dao TWS hit international market with advanced ANC, low latency
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The gaming sub-brand of nubia called Red Magic is best known for its smartphones, but lately branched into gaming monitors and various peripherals. It delivered its first TWS earphones in 2020 and now it's following up with a more upscale model dubbed Cyberbuds Dao TWS.These gaming earphone are hitting international markets today with the latest Qualcomm Bluetooth technology, long battery life and RGB light effects.These wireless earphones have the latest Qualcomm S5 chip for sound over Bluetooth, which supports lossless and high-res music, Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) audio,...
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Here is how to get a $50 discount on a Galaxy Z Flip5 or Z Fold5 from Samsung US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you missed the pre-registration bonus, you still have a chance to pick up a $50 discount on both the Flip and the Z Fold5. Note that the discount is applied directly at checkout and is available only through the following links to the Samsung US online store: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5You might not want to wait too long as the shipping dates for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 in the US have already started to slip back – the phone is set to release on August 11 and you can still get the Graphite and Lavender colorways on that date. However, all the others are...
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Samsung Galaxy S24+ stops by Geekbench, S24 Ultra’s battery certified
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 already announced, it’s time to turn our attention to the next big launch from Samsung’s camp – the Galaxy S24 series. A new series of listings for the Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926) and S24 Ultra (SM-S928) are revealing some key details about the upcoming devices.Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-926) Geekbench scorecardThe Geekbench listing for the S24+ shows the device is equipped with a chipset codenamed “pineapple” which is speculated to be the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The listing reports a prime core clocked @ 3.3GHz alongside 3x cores clocked @...
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Gurman: iPhone 15 Pro series will bring thinner bezels and titanium frames
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone 15 series is expected to bring in some noticeable changes compared to last year’s crop of devices and Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter has some details to fill us in ahead of the big launch which is expected to take place in September.The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will feature new low-injection pressure over-molding (LIPO) display technology which will help narrow the bezels around the display to just 1.5mm compared to the 2.2mm on the iPhone 14 Pro series. The LIPO display process was already used since the Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple is now expected to bring it to the...
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Honor Pad X9 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meet the Honor Pad X9 - a simple tablet that should be on your radar if you're looking for a media consumption device you can take anywhere.The Honor Pad X9 is tough to beat in terms of an overall package for its price. It comes in a single 4/128GB config that'll set you back €250/£180 and it ships with a 10W charger and a USB cable.Unboxing the Honor Pad X9Back to those multimedia credentials. Upfront, the Honor Pad X9 has a big 11.5-inch LCD of 120Hz refresh rate and 1200x2000px resolution. There are six speakers around the display. In landscape orientation, you get two on...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5 are already on sale in Russia
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 last week and promised to launch them in two weeks. However, both foldables are already on sale in Russia, a country where the maker promised to suspend shipments in response to the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.The Fold5 is offered by local carrier mts for RUB 189,990, which is equal to $2,062, while the Flip5 starts from RUB110,000, which translates to almost $1,200, according to the current exchange rate. Both phones are bundled with premium wearables and offered old with next-day delivery or same-day store...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 30
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced its latest foldables this week, but it's the old mid-ranger that returns to the top of our trending chart. The Galaxy A54 forms a familiar pairing with Galaxy S23 Ultra in the lead. The Redmi Note 12 and its Pro sibling follow in third and fourth positions, meaning the best placed of the newly announced phones is fifth.That's the Galaxy Z Flip5, which just edged the Redmi 12. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is best placed among phones not made by Samsung or Xiaomi, coming in seventh. Realme C53 is eight, while the Galaxy A34 slipped to ninth.That means the other...
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Week 30 in review: Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Watch 6, Tab S9
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled its new flagship foldables, smartwatches, and tablets this week. It happens to be the earliest unveil of a Galaxy Z Fold ever by nearly a month.The Galaxy Z Fold5 finally removes the gap and closes flat. Otherwise, it's a rather tame update mostly focused around the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the new hinge design. The displays have the main characteristics, although the big display is 30% brighter, the cameras are the same, and so is the battery size and charging speed. Price-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold5's 12/256GB version is €1,900/£1,749/$1,800, 12/512GB costs...
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Honor shares Magic V2 design story as sales open in China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor's Magic V2 foldable has just launched in China and the company shared the rather interesting design story behind the device. The centerpiece element of the design process is portability and it shows. The handset is considerably thinner and lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (10.1 mm vs. 13.4 mm when unfolded and 231 g vs. 253 g). Honor argues that according to their market research, consumers have portability at top of their priority list.Let's start with the innovative hinge design. It uses titanium elements, which boast higher rigidity, lower weight and anti-corrosion...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, the UK, Germany and India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled its 5th generation foldable phones this week and they went on pre-order. There are some great deals in some regions and not-so-great deals in other regions. We also look at possible alternatives to the Galaxy Z foldables. USA The UK Germany India USASamsung US is offering some killer trade-in deals. For example, if you send in your old Galaxy Z Flip4, you can get the new Z Flip5 for just $100 (assuming it’s in a good condition, if your old Flip has screen damage you will have to pay $300 instead). $100 to get the new hinge and cover display,...
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We review the camera apps on the Sony Xperia 1 V
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony has put a lot of effort into making pro-grade content-creation apps for its flagship Xperia phones. The latest Xperia 1 V has a trio of those - Photo Pro, Video Pro, and Cinema Pro - that unlock the potential of the phone's imaging system.You can access tech straight out of Sony's dedicated camera division like the advanced burst shooting with subject tracking and advanced autofocus. In video, you can choose Sony's flatter Cinetone profile, which can be tuned to your specific style.We delve deep into all three apps and what's possible with them and the Xperia 1 V combination....
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Weekly poll: Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 pre-orders have started, who is getting one?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's next generation foldables are almost here - they are already on pre-order and will start shipping in a couple of weeks time. But the market they enter is more heavily contested than ever.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is no longer the only horizontal foldable in North America, following the launch of the Google Pixel Fold. The Fold may not have the best chipset in the world, but it has a very similar inner display, an IPX8 water resistance rating and, perhaps, better cameras.You can check out the photos we took with the Z Fold5 in Seoul - it's too early to discuss quality...
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Nothing introduces CMF by Nothing, an affordable sub-brand
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tucked rather well inside a "Community Update" video, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has a rather big announcement for us today (go to 8:45 in the embedded video below to jump straight to it). Namely, that the company is introducing a new sub-brand: CMF by Nothing.According to Pei, this will be a more affordable brand than Nothing itself, focused on delivering "timeless designs" for great prices, along with "quality that's very hard to find" in its price segment.Its first two products, launching later this year, will be a smartwatch and a pair of earbuds. Both of these will be imbued with...
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Canalys: Oppo leads booming foldable market in China during Q1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo’s foldable shipments appear to be doing more than well in its home market of China as a new Canalys report confirms Oppo was the foldable market leader for the Q1 period. Oppo held a 31% market share in the Chinese foldable smartphone segment for the January-March 2023 period. The jump in market share is remarkable as Oppo controlled just 12% of the foldable market in China a year ago.Oppo controlled 31% of all foldable shipments in China during Q1 2023The Find N2 Flip was the key seller managing an impressive 15% share of the China market on its own in Q1 2023. The flip...
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro leaked render reveals Silver paint job
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus confirmed it's working on an Ace 2 Pro smartphone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 but has yet to reveal more details. The leakster Digital Chat Station filled us in, though, posting an image of the smartphone with a lovely silver-ish paint job.The image also revealed there will be just a few differences from the OnePlus Ace 2, sold internationally as the OnePlus 11R.The circular camera island, attached to the side frame, has some writings, revealing the main camera will have 50 MP 1/1.56" sensor and OIS. Since the Ace series is technically not a flagship, it does not have the...
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Infinix GT 10 Pro goes on pre-order in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Infinix GT 10 Pro was unveiled yesterday and will be available globally at a price of $240-250. For India specifically, the new gaming phone will be sold through Flipkart and it is already on pre-order. The first deliveries are expected on August 13 (Sunday next week).Infinix is advertising the price as ₹18,000, but there are some asterisks attached to that. First off, the actual price is ₹20,000. There is a ₹2,000 instant bank discount that drops the price to the advertised number, but terms and conditions apply. Flipkart is also showing a ₹1,250 discount with an ICICI or Kotak...
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Huawei Mate 60 to come with a 50 MP triple camera on the circular island
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Huawei Mate 60 series is in the works, and according to Digital Chat Station, the phone will keep the circular design on the back. The tipster posted a leaked case on their Weibo profile, revealing the island will be even bigger than the Mate 50 series'.The leakster also stated the main camera will have a 50 MP sensor, suggesting it will be pretty similar to the primary shooter in the previous Mate series.Huawei Mate 60 caseThe Huawei Mate 60 is expected to keep the 1220p resolution, advertised in China as 1.5K. We hope the panel could evolve to an LTPO OLED, as it...
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Indian Government restricts laptop, tablet and PC imports with new licensing bill
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Indian government issued a new restriction on the import of laptops, tablets and all personal computers part of the HSN 8741 category which will now have to hold a special licensing requirement with immediate effect. The reasoning behind the move is to bolster the “Make In India” program and demand for locally produced tablets and computers. The new policy will result in price markups for imported laptop and tablet devices yet the exact specifics are still not clearly detailed.Import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one Personal Computers, and ultra-small form factor computers and...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 images and packaging details leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Mix Fold 3 from Xiaomi is confirmed to debut later this month and we now have a look at the device’s cover screen and retail packaging thanks to a new leak making rounds on Chinese social media platform Weibo.Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 cover screenThe cover screen will feature a slight curvature on the right-hand side as well as a centered punch-hole cutout for its front-facing camera. Based on previous reports, Mix Fold 3 will benefit from Xiaomi’s new Smart Factory which features new manufacturing systems specifically designed for the upcoming foldable.Xiaomi Mix Fold 3...
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DJI launches Osmo Action 4 camera with larger sensor and better stabilization
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Less than a year after the DJI Osmo Action 3 was unveiled comes version 4. This action camera promises improved performance in low light, better stabilization options and more durability.The DJI Osmo Action 4 arrives with a significantly larger sensor – 1/1.3”, up from 1/1.7” on version 3. This increases the pixel size from 1.6µm to 2.4µm. The lens is the same as before, 155° FoV and an f/2.8 aperture.Like its predecessor, the Action 4 can record 4K video at 120fps and up to 130Mbps. To get the best quality out of it, you can shoot in 10-bit D-Log M format. The camera supports...
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Poco M6 Pro's processor officially confirmed, colors revealed in leaked hands-on video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Poco will launch the Poco M6 Pro in India on August 5 with 5G connectivity. The brand already showed us the M6 Pro's rear cover, confirming the presence of dual rear cameras. Now two days ahead of the unveiling, Poco has announced the M6 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, making it the second smartphone in India after the recently introduced Redmi 12 5G to have this Snapdragon 4 Gen Series chip at the helm.The Poco M6 Pro also appeared in a hands-on video showing the smartphone in two colors, both models having reflective back panels. On the front is a centered...
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Xiaomi confirms the Redmi K60 Ultra is coming with a Dimensity 9200+
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A couple of days ago we saw a Geekbench result from what should be the Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra – this revealed that the phone will be powered by the Dimensity 9200+. Now Xiaomi has given official confirmation of that, along with sharing an AnTuTu score from it and a few more details.The K60 Ultra – which is expected to go global under the name Xiaomi 13T Pro, by the way – will indeed use the 9200+ chip from MediaTek. And in internal testing it has achieved 1,774,714 points on AnTuTu.The Redmi K60 Ultra is powered by the Dimensity 9200+This will make it competitive with the...
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Xiaomi 13T Pro tipped to launch on September 1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Redmi K60 Ultra in China later this month and as just like last year, rumors suggest the top dog Redmi K-series phone will make its way to international markets as a Xiaomi T-series phone - more specifically the Xiaomi 13T Pro. A new report from 4gnews suggests the Xiaomi 13T series will launch on September 1 in Europe with the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro.Redmi K60 Ultra/Xiaomi 13T leaked schematicBased on previous rumors, Xiaomi 13T/Redmi K60 Ultra will debut with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The device...
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Oppo moves away from green in latest logo redesign
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo silently decided to ditch its iconic green logo color and will start using black accents from now on. Online users in China noticed the changes in profile images on Weibo and eventually, the company decided to reply to one fan that green remains an important brand component, which will be used in “interactive visual designs to enrich every scene where the brand meets the users”.Oppo China homepage: Before & After The statement also read that in the future, the logo will gradually reduce the use of color and will appear in a monochrome form, meaning it is not removing just...
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Apple AirTag 2 likely to enter mass production in Q4 2024
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple unveiled the AirTag in April 2021 for $29, which will get a successor in late 2024 or early 2025 if analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's prediction turns correct.Kuo predicts the AirTag 2 (tentative name) will likely enter mass production in Q4 2024 (Oct-Dec 2024) and believes the second-gen AirTag will have better integration with Apple's Vision Pro as a part of a spatial computing ecosystem.Details are scarce about the AirTag 2, but since the first-gen AirTag came with the U1 chip, we could see the AirTag 2 come with the U2 chip, among other upgrades over its predecessor. More...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE confirmed to land in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Galaxy S23 FE has been in the rumor mill for what feels like decades now. Last week a Samsung exec said it would arrive imminently, and today we have confirmation that it will be offered in India too. Not that there was any doubt at any time, mind you - but it's better to know for sure.Well, as sure as we can be without an official announcement from Samsung. The S23 FE has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and this certification is a necessary step if you want to sell such a product in the Indian market. Samsung wouldn't go through the trouble of submitting...
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iPhone 15 demand expected to be lower than for iPhone 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone 15 family is expected to arrive this fall with a price hike and slimmer bezels. Interestingly, demand for the upcoming series is right now judged to be lower than it was for the iPhone 14 line when it came out last year.This is according to famously supply-chain connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest report, he outright states it: "demand for the iPhone 15 is lower than that of iPhone 14".This is, of course, just a projection at the moment. Things could change. According to Kuo, "unless the demand for the iPhone 15 is better than market expectations after launch,...
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Infinix GT 10 Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This is the GT 10 Pro - it's Inifnix' first dedicated gaming smartphone, and it certainly looks the part.Ours is the Cyber Black and it's design is clearly Cyber Punk-inspired.It ships in a a generous package that includes a case, earbuds, a 45W charger, an angled USB cable, and a tempered glass protector.Unboxing the Infinix GT 10 ProAny gaming phone should be judged on its design as much as on its internals and as such, the Infinix GT 10 Pro stands out. It may be largely based on the Infinix Note 30 VIP but the GT 10 Pro has a far more inspired back panel.The panel...
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Poco M6 Pro emerges in official-looking renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Poco M6 Pro is launching this Saturday (August 5) in India and we now have some official-looking renders of the device in its green and black colors. As expected, Poco M6 Pro bears some resemblance to the just launched Redmi 12 5G and based on rumors the two devices will share similar hardware including the same 6.8-inch LCD (FHD+ and 120Hz) as well as the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset.Poco M6 Pro rendersBased on the new renders and an official teaser poster from earlier today, Poco M6 Pro will feature a decorative panel around the cameras on its back which will serve...
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OnePlus Nord 3 lands in the UK for £499
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Nord 3 was announced last month as the brand’s latest upper midrange offering. The device never made it to the UK market thus far and OnePlus issued an official statement back in June saying that “logistical challenges around customs” would lead to delays on order fulfillment. The issue also affected all of the brand’s other phones which were listed as out of stock on OnePlus UK’s website.It seems the problem is partially resolved as the OnePlus Nord 3 is now officially listed on the brand’s UK page with a price tag of £499 for the 16/256GB trim. Open sales are scheduled...
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Infinix GT 10 Pro brings Dimensity 8050, 6.67" 120Hz display on a budget
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Did you know that the gaming industry is the biggest entertainment sector? According to a SuperData Research report from 2020, the global gaming market ($159 billion) was valued at 8 times the music industry ($19.1 billion) and 4 times the movie industry ($41.7 billion). Even just the esports industry brought in $1.1 billion. We only mention this in case anyone was wondering what’s with all the gaming phones recently.Now say hello to the Infinix GT 10 Pro, the first dedicated gaming phone from the company. It has had powerful devices in the past, but there’s more to it than just a fast...
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Xiaomi Pad 6 review
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Top 10 trending phones of week 31
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy A54 was finally dethroned, the Redmi Note 12 topping our trending chart in week 31. Behind it we see the newly announced Infinix GT 10 Pro, which clearly impressed you guys. The Galaxy A54 is still close behind in third, so we would advise against writing this one off. The Redmi 12 and Redmi 12 5G follow in the next two positions, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra rounding up the top six.Another new phone, the Poco M6 Pro, is in seventh it's debut on Saturday coming too late for it to climb further up the ranks.Redmi Note 12 Pro comes in eight, while the Note 30 Pro in...
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Oppo Reno10 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo introduced the Reno10 trio in May, followed by an international unveiling several weeks later. We recently finished our Oppo Reno10 Pro review, and now it is time for the vanilla Reno10 to get the same treatment.Luckily, we got the Ice Blue variant, which has a nice overlay glow in all the colors of the rainbow, depending on how the light hits the back panel. The retail box features a 67W SuperVOOC adapter and a proprietary charging cable.The Oppo Reno10 is supposed to be an affordable midranger, but we are getting some premium vibes from the handset. Its relatively light...
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Week 31 in review: Galaxy S24+ leaks, Infinix GT 10 Pro and Redmi 12 5G official
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is already in testing it, new evidence revealed. It passed through Geekbench sporting what's likely a prototype of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with a 3.3GHz prime core, and an Adreno 750 GPU. Meanwhile, the S24+ and S24 Ultra batteries have been detailed - a 4,755mAh for the Plus, and a 4,855mAh for the Ultra.While on the topic of the S24 series, per Ice Universe, the Galaxy S24 and S24+ will finally get LTPO displays!Xiaomi's expansive Redmi 12 series now has a new member - the Redmi 12 5G has a 6.8-inch LCD of 90Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery, and a...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, the US and India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week Samsung made a big splash with new foldables, new tablets and new watches. They are still on pre-order – shipping should start next week – and they still have quite an influence on the market. This week we will look at some more Galaxy Z deals, but it’s mostly business as usual. The UK Germany USA India UKAmazon UK leaned into combo deals – you can have a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 with a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro or a Galaxy Watch6. The offer comes with a free storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB – and don’t forget to click to collect that £100...
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Flashback: Sony's first Android tablets had crazy shapes and PlayStation games
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A long time ago Sony joined forces with Ericsson to tackle the mobile market. They found great success with feature phones that focused on camera or music, the time with Symbian was interesting but less successful and eventually the pair settled on Android for their future devices.In addition to the devices it made with Ericsson, Sony released some devices under its own name in 2011 – a pair of tablets. This is shortly before Sony bought out Ericsson’s 50% share in the joint venture.The Sony Tablet S ran Android Honeycomb, the OS branch that was specifically designed for tablets...
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Weekly poll: how do you feel about Apple's impending transition from Lightning to USB-C?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Remember the 30-pin connector that originated on iPods and was later used on the early iPhones? It was a large, clunky but surprisingly functional thing. It was replaced in 2012 starting with the iPhone 5 – Apple’s new Lightning connector was sleek and reversible, a few years before the first Androids with USB-C appeared in 2015.And that made a lot of people angry. While the Lightning had advantages over the 30-pin connector, due to being on millions of iPods and then millions more iPhones, the old connector was featured in a multitude of devices that suddenly needed an adapter.There...
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Weekly poll results: Galaxy Z Flip5 has little competition, Z Fold5 is quite pricey
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has big expectations from its new foldables, but they haven’t gotten any cheaper (the opposite, in fact) and the upgrades, while appreciated, are nothing groundbreaking – other brands had already figured out hinge designs that close shut and have large cover displays on their clamshell foldables.Last week’s poll shows that the price is a major issue for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. Even glowing reviews won’t sway most people, it’s just out of reach for them in terms of cost. And it doesn’t help that the Z Fold cameras have languished behind what the Galaxy S Ultra phones are...
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Asus ROG Ally review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] IntroductionThe handheld console market has gone through a renaissance after the incredible success of the Nintendo Switch. While Sony and Microsoft haven't responded in kind, we have seen a surprising insurgence of competitors from the PC gaming segment.Perhaps one of the most unexpected parties to throw its hat into the ring was Valve with its Steam Deck. The combination of bespoke software tailored around the company's Steam store and reasonable quality hardware at an affordable price meant that the Steam Deck was an instant success for many.Not willing to continue watching...
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Google Pixel Watch 2's key specs leak, could launch in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Google Pixel Watch launched last October came with the Exynos 9110 SoC at the helm. However, a few months ago, we heard the Pixel Watch 2 would ditch Exynos for the Snapdragon W5 Series chip. It was unclear whether that would be the W5 or W5+ Gen 1 SoC. But if Android Authority is believed, the second-gen Pixel Watch will be powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 platform.The new chip should bring efficiency improvements to the Google Pixel Watch 2, which, paired with a tad larger battery (306 mAh vs. 294 mAh), should result in better battery life than the first-gen Pixel Watch.The...
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Apple Watch Series 9 to be 'basically unchanged' from the previous model
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Apple Watch Series 9, expected to go official next month, will be "basically unchanged" compared to its predecessor Watch Series 8, claimed Weibo user Instant Digital, corroborating previous reports of the Watch Series 9 being a minor upgrade over the Series 8.The Watch Series 9 will be the Watch Series 8 with a different chip at the helm, bringing performance and efficiency improvements to the smartwatch. A few months ago, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed the Watch Series 9 would be powered by a new chip based on Apple's A15 SoC first used in the iPhone 13 models.In addition...
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Xiaomi moves 300,000 Redmi 12 series smartphones in the first sale in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi held an event in New Delhi, India on August 1 for the global debut of the Redmi 12 5G, where it also announced the Redmi 12 4G for the Indian market. Both smartphones went on their first sale in India yesterday and helped the Chinese brand achieve a milestone of INR 3 billion ($36 million/€32 million) in sales.Xiaomi also said it sold 300,000 units of the Redmi 12 series smartphones in its first sale yesterday but didn't reveal how many were 4G and 5G models. The Redmi 12 4G starts at INR9,999 ($120/€110), while the Redmi 12 5G's base model costs INR11,999 ($145/€130).Thank you...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 review
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Poco M6 Pro arrives with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 50MP camera, and 90Hz screen
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As promised, Poco unveiled the Poco M6 Pro today, which is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and comes in two memory configurations - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB and runs Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box. Poco has promised two major Android version upgrades and three years of security updates without mentioning the latter's frequency.The Poco M6 Pro is built around a 6.79" 90Hz FullHD+ LCD with 550 nits peak brightness and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Gorilla Glass protects the display, but Poco doesn't specify which one...
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Nothing Phone (2) receives a new camera-focused update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2) received its first update, which brought many camera-related improvements, in mid-July, before most people even had one in their hands. Now, here we are, only a few weeks later, and the company is already rolling out an additional update for its latest device.This one also comes with a lot of camera-focused enhancements, and it's labeled Nothing OS 2.0.2. Let's see what's inside.You get better photo clarity in 50 MP mode, better stability and contrast when recording videos, improved photo quality in low light, better contrast, improved bokeh, optimized...
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Newly leaked OnePlus Open renders show major design changes
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Open will be that brand's first foldable smartphone, and we've seen it in some leaked CAD-based renders back in June. In the meantime, the company itself confirmed the name, but a lot of rumors stated it got delayed from its initially planned late August introduction, in order to change up the screen maker.Well, it now looks like the changes will be much more substantial than that. A new set of OnePlus Open renders has been leaked today, this one purportedly based on pre-production unit visuals. As you can see in the side-by-side comparison below, the aspect ratio of the phone...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 early thoughts
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We've now had a week with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and some thoughts have formed. While we're doing our tests and completing the review, we had a few watercooler thoughts about the new foldable. So here's our early impressions.Samsung played it too safe with the Galaxy Z Fold5Once you get to a certain successful point, you can only do so much to improve without risking alienating your existing customers. Samsung made leaps in the four generations of Galaxy Fold leading up to the Z Fold5 - strengthening the build, adding water resistance, and perfecting the ultra-thin glass. It's now...
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Kuo: the vanilla iPhone 15s will get stacked image sensors first, the Pros will wait for next year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vanilla iPhone models are still stuck on 12MP resolution, but this year things are finally about to change – the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are rumored to have 48MP main sensors. Interestingly, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that this new sensor will be better than the one found in the iPhone 15 Pro pair.If you recall, the current expectations for the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are that they will keep using the same sensor as last year (Sony IMX803). However, the vanilla iPhone 15 duo will be the first to get Sony’s new stacked image sensor design.“Stacked” refers to having the...
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HarmonyOS 4 announced with modernized look, new customization options and Live Windows
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei Developer Conference 2023 is underway and the big announcement from earlier today is HarmonyOS 4, which brings a major visual redesign complete with new personalization options for smartphones, tablets and smartwatches. The HarmonyOS ecosystem now powers over 700 million devices worldwide across varying sectors ranging from smartphones to TVs and cars.HarmonyOS 4Starting with the home screen, Huawei is bringing the ability to change system fonts, colors, clock and widgets styles with multiple combinations and customization options. Users can also set emoji wallpapers and...
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Unboxing the Tecno Pova 5 Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Notification LEDs have fallen by the wayside as Always On Displays took over their function. But now they are staging a comeback and they are bigger and more powerful than ever – in fact, they have become a core part of the design of phones like the Tecno Pova 5 Pro.Two units just arrived at the office, one is Dark Illusion, the other is Silver Fantasy, both follow the Turbo Light Mecha Design. Tecno has used geometric designs for a while now, including the previous Pova 4 series, but now there is a new twist – a transparent back panel.Let’s address the elephant in the room – the...
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Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ spotted on Samsung's official website
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S9 series alongside its two foldables last week, but we are expecting at least two more slates to debut soon under the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. New evidence of their imminent arrival was now delivered by the Korean company itself.Galaxy Tab S9 FE+Samsung listed the Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ tablets on its own website. The names of the two tablets were spotted on a product page for Samsung's voice assistant Bixby. All the devices supporting Bixby are listed at the bottom of the page, including the still unannounced Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 aces bend test
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's a familiar occurrence. A new smartphone launches, some time passes, but not too much generally, and then it's put through the paces of the dreaded 'durability test'. So here we are again. This time the star is Samsung's latest large-size foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold5, announced late last month.It too now has to endure some scratching, some burning, and some bending. Will it make it through? Well, to find out, grab some popcorn and hit Play below.Or, alternatively, keep reading. It turns out that the outer screen is, unsurprisingly, covered with glass, so it...
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Valve now offers certified refurbished Steam Deck devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Valve has started selling certified refurbished versions of the Steam Deck console. The obvious advantage is that they are cheaper than buying new but with the same quality level, minus a few scuffs.The Steam Deck units go through a stringent testing process, which is the same as that for new units. Each device gets a factory reset, software update, and an extensive examination with over 100 tests.Valve claims the refurbished units meet or even exceed the performance standards of new retail units. They may, however, have minor cosmetic blemishes from their former...
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Galaxy Z Flip5 trounces Razr 40 Ultra in fold test, surpasses Samsung's official claims
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Several days later and after over 400,000 folds, the Great Folding Test Vol. II is finally over. YouTube channel Mrkeybrd showed a multi-day livestream during which the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 went head to head with the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (aka Razr+).The Galaxy Z Flip5 was the last phone standing, after an impressive 401,156 folds. There were some issues along the way, around half way through (223K folds) the hinge lost its ability to maintain half-closed angles. Still, the phone kept chugging along until the 400K mark.The final tally: Galaxy Z Flip5 dead after 401,156 folds, the...
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Apple's iPhone 15 event now tipped to happen on September 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to sources close to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and 9to5Mac, Apple is currently deciding between September 12 and 13 for its iPhone 15 event date. However, the 12th is the more possible scenario.One source of information are Apple's carrier partners. Internal emails are telling employees not to take time off on Wednesday, September 13, due to a "major smartphone announcement". Gurman, on the other hand, is more inclined towards September 12, but he points out that things can still change.Apple's event will be in its usual hybrid format, meaning it will have some pre-recorded...
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Lei Jun shares official Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 images
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 will be fully unveiled on August 14 (Monday), but founder and CEO Lei Jun offers an early peek at the refined design of the phone right now. The Jun describes it with three words: slim, elegant and premium.The photos were posted on Jun’s Twitter account as well as on Weibo. Here’s a look:Xiaomi Mix Fold 3Zooming in on the four Leica cameras reveals the focal lengths at the near and far ends – 15mm ultra wide and 115mm periscope. The old Mix Fold 2 also had a 15mm ultra wide, however, it was equipped with only an 8MP 45mm portrait camera (2x zoom),...
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Asus sheds some light on Zenfone 9 and 10's bootloader unlocking tool
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A Zenfone 9 user contacted Asus' technical support regarding unlocking the bootloader on their smartphone, and in response, Asus said that bootloader unlocking would not be possible for Zenfone 9 and Zenfone 10. The bootloader unlocking tool is also unavailable, which suggests Asus would no longer allow bootloader unlocking on its smartphones. However, a response by the Taiwanese brand's PR representative to XDA-Developers' former Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman is reassuring, even if it's still vague.Rahman's Asus PR contact said that the company's customer support "misunderstood the...
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Here are the list of devices eligible for the HarmonyOS 4 beta
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS 4 a few days ago with loads of new features – an overhauled notification center, Dynamic Island style UI, new cards, more customizations and so on. Below is a list of the devices that are now receiving a beta version of the new OS.Let us repeat that again, this is a beta, so if you want to try it out (and accept the risk of bugs), you can sign up for the beta channel via the My Huawei app. It’s not clear how long it will take for Huawei to release HarmonyOS 4 on the stable channel.Here’s the list, as promised:Phones: Huawei P60 Huawei P60 Pro ...
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Netflix releases Gaming Controller app on App Store
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Netflix has a new Gaming Controller app on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS devices. The app will allow users to play supported gaming titles from Netflix on their TV by pairing their phone or tablet. The app is not yet functional as we await for Netflix to put the final touches. The controller layout features a directional stick on the left side and A-B-X-Y buttons on the right as well as Netflix and menu buttons in the middle. There’s no indication when the Android version of the Gaming Controller app is coming.Netflix Gaming Controller on iOSNetflix Games now supports over 50...
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First sighting of Samsung Galaxy S24+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 running Geekbench 6
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 launched with an unusual CPU configuration – 1 prime, 2+2 performance and 3 efficiency cores. A Geekbench 6.1.0 scorecard just surfaced and it shows that Qualcomm is dropping one efficiency core to add an extra performance core and that the performance cores will run at different speeds.It has 1x prime core at 3.30GHz, then three performance cores at 3.15GHz, joined by two more running at a lower 2.96GHz and, finally, two efficiency cores at 2.27GHz. Here’s a comparison table: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (speculative) Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ...
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vivo Pad Air design and specs revealed by company exec
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo Pad2 arrived in April and now a more affordable tablet is coming. Meet the vivo Pad Air, teased by the VP of Vivo China. The new tablet will be a light device with a big battery. According to the official, it will have a 3:2 ratio screen, which is “perfect for learning”.It will be available in three colors, and on the back, we can see one camera and an LED flash on an Oreo-shaped island.vivo Pad AirThe tablet will be built around a 11.5” LCD with 2.8K resolution, which is 2880 x 1800 pixels. It will support 144 Hz adaptive refresh rate.The chipset will be a...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 announcement scheduled for August 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After months of rumors and a few teasers, Xiaomi is ready to announce its Mix Fold 3 on Monday, August 14. The device will be introduced by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun who will also hold his annual talk event which starts at 7PM Beijing time (11AM UTC). Xiaomi is aiming to deliver an “all-around flagship without shortcomings” as per Lei Jun and the marketing poster describes the device as “defining a new standard for foldable display”.Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 launch event posterIn a separate post on Weibo, Lei Jun detailed the Mix Fold 3’s development process which required Xiaomi engineers to...
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro to feature an updated 6.74” OLED screen by BOE
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have a 6.74” OLED screen, the company revealed on Weibo. The display specs are similar to the Ace 2, but the new device will have a Q9+ panel by BOE for an improved visual experience.The display of the Ace 2 Pro is going to match its non-Pro sibling's basic specs - 120 Hz refresh rate, 1240p resolution, 10-bit color support and HDR10+ certification.The Q9+ panels by BOE is a slight upgrade over the Q9 with better color reproduction, low light optimisations, better uniformity.The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is shaping up to be a properly interesting phone....
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to feature a 50MP 3x telephoto camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra came with a 10MP 3x telephoto camera, which was rumored to be replaced with a 5x unit on next year's Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, reliable tipster Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a 50MP 3x telephoto unit, which, if true, will be a significant upgrade over the 10MP 3x telephoto in terms of resolution.Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung is rumored to use the same 200MP sensor from the S23 Ultra on the S24 Ultra, while the 10x periscope unit is expected to come with minor improvements, but it's unclear if there will be any upgrades to...
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Oppo Find N3 Flip gets certified with 67W charging support
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this month we saw the upcoming Oppo Find N3 getting certified with support for 100W fast wired charging, up from its predecessor's 67W. And today a new certification has unveiled a similar upward trajectory in terms of charging speed for the next flip-style foldable from the company as well.The Oppo Find N3 Flip was recently certified by 3C for sale in China with model number PHT110 (keep in mind this is the Chinese market specific model number, the international model - if there's going to be one - will have a different one). This certification revealed the fact that the Find N3...
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WhatsApp now supports screen sharing in video calls
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp's quest to add as many features as possible shows no signs of stopping. Case in point, a new one. Today Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Meta-owned messaging service now supports screen sharing in video calls.The feature is pretty self-explanatory. Using it, you can share documents, photos, or whatever else may be on your screen.This has been in development for a few months now, having gone out to beta testers back in May. You can access it by tapping on the Share icon. Then you choose whether you want to share a specific app only or your entire screen, no...
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Apple's M3 arrives in 2024 with more cores and considerably higher performance
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to test logs from a third-party Mac app developer, Apple's upcoming M3 Max chip will have four more CPU cores and two more GPU cores compared to its M2 Max predecessor. That makes 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores. The base M3 model is said to have 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores, while the Pro will have 12 and 18, respectively. No changes there.The M3 Max SoC will have 48GB of shared memory and will be considerably faster in most applications compared to the M2 Max. It will once again employ a hybrid setup with 12 high-performance cores and 4 efficiency cores.The three chips...
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Instagram gets new optimized UI on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta is rolling out a new foldable-optimized Instagram app update for the Galaxy Z Fold devices which fixes the weird aspect ratio and layout seen in previous releases. The updated UI positions the navigation rail with the home, search, new post, Reels, Profile, likes and messages buttons on the left-hand side while your feed is offset to the right. The big deal is that content is now properly scaled for larger form-factor displays with Reels appearing with black bars on the side while Stories, images and the rest of the UI are now much easier to navigate.Instagram's updated UI on...
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Infinix GT 10 Pro review
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The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will fully charge its 5,000mAh battery in just 17 minutes at 150W
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus will unveil the Ace 2 Pro in China on August 16 and has already started building up hype for the phone by bragging about its super fast 150W SuperVOOC S charging. It’s 99% efficient and can fully charge the 5,000mAh battery in just 17 minutes, according to the company.SuperVOOC S was developed in-house and was designed to be gentle with the battery. The phone advertises 4 years of battery life (presumably, this means that the battery will have at least 80% of its original capacity after 4 years of usage).The phone will be paired with a 150W GaN charger and a USB C-to-C cable....
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Samsung Galaxy A05 does Geekbench 6 with a Helio G85 chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Evidence of the Samsung Galaxy A05 has started to appear with several model numbers surfacing – SM-A055F and SM-A055M, plus dual SIM versions of the same. Now the F variant has done several runs of Geekbench 6.Based on the scorecard, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset (MT6769V/CZ). This is a decent upgrade over the Galaxy A04, which used the Helio P35.Both are 12nm chips, but the G85 has two Cortex-A75 cores (2.0GHz) and six A55 cores (1.8GHz), compared to eight Cortex-A53 cores on the P35. That doubles the single-threaded performance and boosts multi-threaded...
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Android 14 to combat in-app full-screen ads better
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Ad-supported apps and games are a great way to get a free yet still subsidized experience. However, not all ads are created equal and full-screen ones are definitely among the more annoying ones. Google has also zoned in on the particular issue, and Android 14 comes with a per-app management interface for full-screen intents.In Android 14, you can manually revoke the USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT permission from apps so they can't send you full-screen notifications. Later this year, Google Play will auto revoke this permission from newly installed apps that don't provide calling or alarm...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] IntroductionAt first glance, Samsung was very docile with the upgrades to its Galaxy Watch6 series. But you could argue that there was very little wrong with the Galaxy Watch5 series and that all the upgrades we got were useful or thoughtful.The new watches use the new Exynos W930 chipset, which is nearly identical to last year's W920. Both are made on a 5nm process and have dual-core Cortex-A55 processors, but the new chip has a higher 1.4GHz clock speed, which Samsung says makes for an 18% increase in speed. The Watch6 series also bumps the RAM up to 2GB.On the software...
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Google might implement hardware requirements for future foldables
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A shiny new foldable smartphone is great, but despite the massive improvements that have been entering the foldable niche lately, there is still a certain level of uncertainty regarding device longevity and rigidity associated with foldables. All you generally have to go by are manufacturer informal assurances and third-party fold tests, like this recent one which revealed that the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra only managed 126,266 folds despite being manufacturer rated for 400,000 cycles. You get the point.As per some insider info courtesy of Mishaal Rahman, Google might be looking to...
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo specs and price leak online
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola currently has two devices within its Edge 40 family - the vanilla Edge 40 and the Edge 40 Pro. Now, it seems like a third member will be joining their ranks, arguably slotting right underneath the vanilla model in terms of hardware specs.Motorola Edge 40 Neo specifications.???? 6.55" FHD+ pOLED display144Hz refresh rate???? MediaTek Dimensity 1050???? Android 13???? 50MP+13MP rear???? 32MP front camera ???? 5000mAh battery ????️ IP6812GB+256GBPrice €399 (approx ₹36,350)#Moto #Motorola pic.twitter.com/d2OW8mVC0A— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 10, 2023 As per an online leak, the phone will...
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Google Pixel 8 Pro's leaked promo video shows Audio Magic Eraser in action
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Magic Eraser feature introduced by Google with the Pixel 6 lets you remove subjects from the background in your photos, and a video that has surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) shows Google has developed a version of Magic Eraser for audio, aptly called Audio Magic Eraser.The short clip suggests Audio Magic Eraser will debut with the Pixel 8 series, and like the Magic Eraser, it will be accessible through the Google Photos app, allowing you to remove the background noise from the video.The editor will have a slider to let you choose how much background sound you want to filter...
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Infinix ZeroBook 13 (13900H) review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Infinix ZeroBook 13 is the successor to the previous generation ZeroBook 12 model. If you’re wondering if the numbering stands for the generation of the notebook or the display size then it’s neither. Instead, the number refers to the generation of the Intel CPU inside, with the new ZeroBook 13 being equipped with Intel’s latest 13th gen models.The model we have here is the flagship in the series and also the most interesting one by far. Featuring a Core i9-13900H, 32GB memory, and 1TB SSD, the ZeroBook 13 is kitted out like a high-end notebook but comes in at an astonishing...
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More Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 specs leak prior to the announcement
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is cooking up one heck of a launch event for August 14. If rumors are to be believed, the Chinese giant will be unveiling the new Mix Fold 3, the Redmi K60 Ultra, a Pro variant of the Band 8 wearable and a massive 14-inch, 2-in-1 Pad 6 Max 14 Android tablet.Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 postersXiaomi has now shared a few more promo images for the tablet, revealing more of the device's specs. As was previously known and the name suggests, the Pad 6 Max 14 will have a massive 14-inch, 144Hz LCD - 62% bigger than the 11-inch panels on the Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro. The Pad 6 Max will be...
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iQOO Z7 Pro's key specs confirmed, will be powered by Dimensity 7200 SoC
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] iQOO will launch the iQOO Z7 Pro on August 31 in India, and the company has already confirmed it will pack a curved screen with a centered punch hole for the selfie camera. Now, iQOO has revealed key specs of the Z7 Pro through a press note, giving us an idea of what to expect from the smartphone.For starters, the iQOO Z7 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC, which, iQOO says, helped the smartphone score more than 700,000 points in AnTuTu benchmark tests. However, the company didn't reveal the Z7 Pro's RAM and storage options.Prepare to be swept away by the mesmerizing curves...
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Samsung starts early deliveries of pre-booked Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung received a record amount of pre-bookings in India for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable smartphones that it announced back on July 26. Over 100,000 pre-bookings in the first 28 hours, to be exact.Now, to show some love to these people, the company has decided to start early deliveries of the pre-booked units. From today, the people who pre-booked are going to start receiving theirs. Full official in-store availability will only arrive on August 18, so this means that those who were the earliest adopters, so to speak, will actually get to play with their new phones...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 passes through Geekbench with overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is officially unveiling the Mix Fold 3 on Monday, August 14, at a special event in China. Ahead of that, a prototype of the device has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, where it arrived with an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2's CPU. The Prime core goes up to 3.36 GHz, which is exactly as high as it's taken in the "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy" that was so far exclusive to Samsung. Well, not anymore, it seems.The prototype Mix Fold 3 managed a 2,071 single-core score and a 5,419 multi-core score as you can see. The device in question unsurprisingly ran...
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Samsung US starts selling the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, here are the SIM-free and carrier deals
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Pre-orders are done, Samsung’s latest foldables, smartwatches and tablets are now on sale. Here are some of the deals that you can get from Samsung US, plus the offers from carriers.Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, you can get up to $600 off (the base price is $1,000) with a trade-in. There is a $200 guaranteed minimum for trades, so even an old smartphone with a cracked screen is worth that much. Note that students get a 10% discount.There are some bundles that you can get too, you can pick up a Galaxy Tab S9 with a 30% discount of a Galaxy Watch6 with a 25% discount....
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 now on sale in first wave markets
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is now selling its brand new foldables, Galaxy Tab S9 series tablets and Galaxy Watch6 series smartwatches on open sale in over 50 markets including South Korea, the US, China, Germany, France, Singapore and the UK. The global rollout is expected to be completed later this month. All new Samsung devices are confirmed to go on open sale in India on August 18.The Galaxy Z Flip5 starts at $1,000/€1,200/£1,050 and you can check out the Galaxy Z Flip5 deals over on the Samsung US store.The Galaxy Z Fold5 pricing goes from $1,800/€1,900/£1,750. You can find more on Galaxy Z Fold5...
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Android will soon make it easier to sync all your devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to an Android expert, Google is readying a new feature related to connectivity across Android devices connected to a single account. Something like Apple's existing Continuity feature, which allows users to take calls from their iPhone on their Macs and iPads as long as they are on the same network.Having all your Android devices connected on one Google account will allow features like Call Switching and Internet Sharing. The first one is pretty self-explanatory while the latter is an easy way to share your main device's network connection with your other Android devices. Just...
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Several 5G Huawei phones gain Bluetooth certification
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 5 new Huawei phones were certified by the Bluetooth SIG and based on their identifiers these will offer 5G connectivity. The five new devices are the ADA-AN00, PSD-AN00, ADA-TN00, BLK-AN00, and BLK-TN00 with the AN and TN suffixes indicating 5G connectivity. For reference 4G Huawei phones like the Mate 50 (CET-AL00), Mate X3 (ALT-AL00) and P60 Pro (MNA-AL00) all carry the AL suffix. Not much else is known about the newly certified devices other than that they support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Model numbers for newly certified Huawei devices In addition to the unnamed Huawei...
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Redmi Pad SE's specs, price, and renders surface
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi launched the Redmi Pad as the first tablet in the Redmi lineup last October, which will be joined by an SE model soon. Xiaomi hasn't divulged anything about the Redmi Pad SE yet, but the latest leak leaves little to the imagination since it reveals the tablet's specs, price, and design.The leaked images show the Redmi Pad SE in three colors - gray, green, and purple. The tablet's built around an 11" FullHD+ LCD with 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness, and 207 ppi pixel density. It sports two cameras - a 5MP f/2.2 unit on the front and an 8MP f/2.0 unit on the rear. The...
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SK hynix is now shipping its 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM, will debut on OnePlus Ace 2 Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] SK hynix - one of the leading memory chipmakers announced it is now shipping its first supplies of Low Power Double Data Rate 5X (LPDDR5X) mobile DRAM to its customers. The new 24GB LPDDR5X memory will debut on the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro which is confirmed to launch in China on August 16.Sk hynix 24GB LPDDR5X chipSK hynix began mass producing its 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM back in November 2022 using the HKMG process which enables the memory chip to deliver best-in-class power efficiency and performance. The new 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM operates at ultra-low voltages of 1.01 to 1.12V and is capable of...
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Samsung officially launches One UI 6 Beta program
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced the start of the One UI 6 Beta program for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones. The Android 14-based firmware update is now live in the US, Germany, and South Korea and users in those areas can enroll for the beta via the Samsung Members app. New Quick Settings UI in One UI 6The company shared screenshots of the new Quick Settings UI design and a new camera widget that will allow you to choose where photos are stored before capturing them. The press release also mentions the ability to assign specific wallpapers for different Modes and...
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Xiaomi is bringing Redmi K60 Ultra at the August 14 event
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is having a big event on August 14, where we’ll see the new foldable Mix Fold 3, a massive 2-in-1 Android tablet Pad 6 Max 14, and a Pro variant of the Band 8 wearable. And wait, that’s not all.The Redmi brand is also joining the party, with the premium Redmi K60 Ultra officially scheduled to make an appearance on stage. The Weibo page of the Xiaomi subsidiary already confirmed rumors of the Dimensity 9200+ chipset but also revealed the design of the new device.Redmi K60 UltraThe display of the Redmi K60 Ultra will support a 144 Hz refresh rate and will have a 1.5K...
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Google releases surprise Android 14 Beta 5, pretends it was scheduled all along
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month Google announced the rollout of Android 14 Beta 4 and implied that we should expect the final, stable release to come next. It even published this image of the release timeframe yet again:This exact image has been basically published by Google every single month with every single new beta release without alteration. Until today, that is, when we got a surprise Beta 5 for Android 14 instead of the final version.To add insult to injury, Google is pretending it didn't imply what it did last month. Not just that, but it's edited the timeline image too, which now looks like...
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones and WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds are about to get some renewed competition from Bose, one of the biggest and oldest names in the noise canceling business. Today, the upcoming Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leaked, complete with images and details. Let's dive right in.Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones leaked rendersBoth products will be available in black and white. The QuietComfort Ultra headphones will have physical buttons for music playback and volume adjustment, foregoing Sony's touch gesture...
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Watch the Infinix GT 10 Pro get disassembled on video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Infinix GT 10 Pro was unveiled earlier this month and is now starting to become available to buy. We've already reviewed it in-depth, so if you're interested in the affordable device make sure you don't miss our comprehensive take on it.While that will go into a lot of detail regarding the phone, what it won't do is show you the Infinix GT 10 Pro from the inside. Or its actual insides. For that, we turn to YouTube channel PBKreviews, which is back again with another teardown / disassembly video, and you guessed it, in this case the star is none other than the GT 10 Pro. So if you've...
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Samsung announces roll out for One UI 5.1.1 and One UI 5 Watch to older devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following the One UI 5.1.1 beta release from last month, Samsung has now announced the official rollout of One UI 5.1.1 to previous generation Galaxy foldables, tablets and smartwatches. The update is set to arrive on the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 this month, while the Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Fold2 and Z Flip are expected to receive the latest One UI build at a later date.The older foldables are set to gain several features from the newly launched Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 including the customizable toolbar for the Flex Mode panel.Flex Mode Panel and Multi-WindowThe Multi Window mode...
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YouTube Music's new TikTok-like Samples tab wants to help you discover more songs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Music streaming services are everywhere these days, and did you know that Google has one too? It's called YouTube Music and starting today it wants to help you discover new music in a very addictive fashion. So it's adding a new tab called Samples, which is basically a TikTok-like vertically scrolling stream of, well, music samples.It's aiming to take personalized music discovery to the next level, helping you find new songs you'll like, since discovering new music is still a challenge even though you theoretically always have tens of millions of tunes at your fingertips with services...
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vivo V29 comes with three-year software support, OriginOS remains China-exclusive
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo made the V29 official at the start of the month with the phone making its debut in Europe later this month. However, some details were left out and a subsequent announcement followed with some additional info.In between the two announcements we had a chance to speak with the, Daniel Goetz, a product manager at the company, who confirmed to us that the vivo V29 will get three years of software support. That's three years of security patches and two major Android updates coming to the device.We also asked about OriginOS expansion as the company uses Funtouch OS in international...
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Honor confirms return to Indian smartphone market
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week, Honor teased a return to the Indian smartphone market with former Realme CEO Madhav Sheth also confirming his presence on board. Now, Honor Tech India has confirmed it is re-entering the Indian smartphone market and will soon announce its first device in the country in over three years.Honor Tech India teasers Honor withdrew its operation in India back in 2020 just after the brand gained independence from Huawei. PSAV Global has since acted as the official distributor of Honor products in India, releasing wearables, tablets and laptops for the past three years....
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Bose QuietComfort headphones leak in promo video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The recently leaked Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds will be joined by a third pair of over-ear headphones dubbed Bose QuietComfort. These headphones are rumored to retail for €399.95 and will arrive in Black, Cloud White, and Cypress Green colors later this year. We now have an official-looking teaser video for the upcoming QC headphones that covers their design and key features.The upcoming Bose QC headphones bring a similar design to the QuietComfort 45 and QuietComfort SE which launched last year. The video goes over the headphone’s noise cancelation capabilities and...
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Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE unveiled with attractive price, 8,000 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Say hello to the Redmi Pad SE – the latest tablet in the portfolio of Xiaomi's affordable sub-brand. The device arrives on the international scene with a big screen for “exceptional visual enjoyment” and a price tag of just €199.Redmi equipped this tablet with a Snapdragon 680 chipset. It is built on the 6nm process and has 128 GB storage alongside; there is a micro SD port for up to 1 TB more. We get to select one of three RAM options – 4 GB, 6 GB, or 8 GB.The screen is an 11” LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels with up to 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi promises 400 nits...
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Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra announced: Dimensity 9200+ SoC, 54MP camera, and 144Hz screen
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi announced the Redmi K60 series last December, consisting of three smartphones - Redmi K60, Redmi K60E, and Redmi K60 Pro. These are today joined by a fourth member of the lineup, dubbed Redmi K60 Ultra.The Redmi K60 Ultra is powered by the Dimensity 9200+ SoC, boots MIUI 14, and comes with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The K60 Ultra packs a 12-bit 6.67" 1.5K (2,712x1,220 pixels) screen with 2,600 nits peak brightness and 2,880Hz PWM dimming.The display has a 144Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate, and Xiaomi says the Redmi K60 Ultra comes...
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vivo will introduce iQOO Z8 series in September
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO Z7 series arrived in March, and six months later, the vivo brand will bring the iQOO Z8 successors. According to a tipster on Weibo, the new lineup will be introduced in September, and for the first time will have a 512 GB storage option.The iQOO Z8x already appeared on 3C, but the listing claimed 44W charging support, raising the question if it is indeed from the upcoming series. In comparison, the iQOO Z7x supported 80W charging, which was lower than the 120W standard on the vanilla Z7.iQOO Z7 in Space Black, Atomic Blue and Infinite OrangeWe expect the iQOO Z8...
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Oppo Find N3 Flip emerges in new renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Find N2 Flip was Oppo’s first take at a clamshell foldable phone and it came as a worthy adversary to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 but it’s now time we turn our attention to the next iteration in the Find N Flip series. Updated renders of the Find N3 Flip emerged from leakster Digital Chat Station and Pricebaba revealing an updated look from the previously shared renders from earlier this year.Oppo Find N3 Flip new renderThe big change from the new renders is the camera island which is now shown as a ring housing the three sensors and Hasselblad branding. The tall cover screen...
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Oppo Watch 4 Pro to arrive later this month alongside new Find N3 foldables
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo will introduce a new smartwatch, revealed leakster Digital Chat Station on their Weibo page. The Watch4 Pro will come with a dual-platform design – a Snapdragon W5 for high-performance tasks, including calls, and a BES2700 chip for low-power mode.The battery will be slightly bigger and the wearable will have an improved design compared to its predecessor. The device is expected to arrive later this month at an event that will also be the stage for the debut of the Find N3 and/or Find N3 Flip foldables.Oppo Watch 3 ProOppo is going to build the Watch4 Pro around a 316...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to come with an upgraded screen, 50MP telephoto camera's details surface
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week, reliable tipster Ice Universe said that next year's Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a 50MP 3x telephoto camera, which they now claim will use a 1/2.52" sensor.With this sensor, Samsung should get a nice 5x zoom image quality, and that's the reason why there were rumors of the 3x telephoto unit from the Galaxy S23 Ultra getting replaced with a 5x telephoto camera on the S24 Ultra.That's why it was initially rumored that S24 Ultra adopted a 5x sensor. Samsung will emphasize the 5x image quality of the sensor at thanks to the 3x 50MP zoom.— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce)...
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Watch the Honor Magic V2 get assembled on video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We assume that, over the years, you've seen your fair share of teardown / disassembly videos, where one YouTuber or another takes apart a smartphone or another. Maybe they even reassemble it at the end. That's cool enough.But you know what would be cooler? Starting from a bunch of parts, and assembling the smartphone on camera. And that's exactly what Zack of JerryRigEverything fame has done today, with Honor's help. At the start, there are only parts. At the end, there's a fully functioning Honor Magic V2, the brand's latest foldable smartphone, introduced last month.The Magic V2...
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Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 video review is up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold5 to much fanfare late last month, and last week we published our full in-depth review of it. Today, it's time to condense all of the information available in the written review into a twelve-minute video. That's right, our video review of Samsung's latest and greatest 'big' / horizontal-style foldable is finally fully baked and out of the oven.So grab yourself some popcorn (or another snack of your choosing), perhaps a nice beverage too, and hit Play below to see the Fold5 in all its glory, from all possible angles.You won't just see it - you'll...
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Analyst: the Apple Watch X will be the biggest upgrade yet with new body, straps and sensors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is preparing to launch Series 9 of its smartwatches, but leaks and analyst predictions so far point to the new watches being ‘basically unchanged’ from the 2022 models. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Series 9 will be “arguably the most minor upgrade in the product’s history”.The new Apple Watches will bring a faster chipset and new colors, but that’s more or less it. If you bought a 2022 watch, you will have very little reason to upgrade. And it’s the same story every year, so now Apple is reportedly having a serious internal discussion about stretching out the Watch generations...
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Teardown video shows the Galaxy Z Flip5 is much easier to repair than predecessor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last year the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 received a below average 4/10 repairability score in PBKReviews’ disassembly video. How does the new Galaxy Z Flip5 fare? Much better actually, it got a 7.5/10.A major reason for this improvement is that Samsung used pull tabs for the two batteries whereas they were just glued in place last year. The small battery in the top half has 1,000mAh capacity, the one in the bottom half has 2,700mAh.The two batteries inside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: 1,000mAh on top • 2,700mAh on bottomVarious other parts have been made easier to swap out as...
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Xiaomi Pad 6 Max debuts with 14" display and SD 8+ Gen 1, Smart Band 8 Pro also unveiled
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After the long introduction of the Xiaomi’s latest foldable, CEO Lei Jun moved on to the company’s largest tablet yet, the Pad 6 Max, and the latest and greatest Xiaomi smart band.Xiaomi Pad 6 MaxThe Xiaomi Pad 6 Max is one of the largest modern tablets on the market right now. It towers over the 11” Pad 6 Pro, but it also shares many features with it too.The new Xiaomi Pad 6 Max is Xiaomi’s largest tablet yetThe Max has a 14” display, giving you 62% more surface area to work with than the 11” Pro. This is a high-quality 10-bit display with 2,880 x 1,800px resolution, HDR10...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 debuts with refined hinge, periscope lens and SD 8 Gen 2 chip
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last year, Xiaomi launched the world’s thinnest foldable phone with the Mix Fold 2 and a year later Xiaomi is bringing the Mix Fold 3 as a worthy sequel with upgrades across the board.Starting with the profile, Mix Fold 3 is even slimmer than its predecessor measuring just 5.26mm in its unfolded state and 10.89mm when folded. Xiaomi engineers designed a new vertically stacked motherboard which helped bring the phone's size down.Xiaomi also developed an all-new proprietary hinge that consists of 198 components and takes up 17% less internal space. The new hinge comes with a...
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The Realme GT5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] President of Realme China Xu Qi Chase posted on Weibo that there are now over 30 smartphone models with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but he doesn’t believe that any of them have “really touched the performance limit”.This comes up in relation to the Realme GT5, which has long been surrounded by rumors that it will use the 8 Gen 2 chip. Those rumors have effectively been confirmed. Leakster Digital Chat Station is less vague, he writes that the phone will pair the 8 Gen 2 with a whopping 24GB of RAM.Only one phone currently has that much (Red Magic 8S Pro+) but more are on the way. This...
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Moto G54 leaks in official-looking press renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola's Moto G53 launched back in December, and the company is already hard at work preparing its successor, which will unsurprisingly be called G54. We've seen it in some not very amazing leaked renders around the beginning of this month, but today we're in for a treat. The legendary leakster Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has gotten his hands on some very much official-looking press renders of the upcoming mid-range device. Here they are for your enjoyment. Moto G54 leaked renders We see three of the rumored four colorways that are set to launch: Outer Space (dark gray),...
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Android 14 Beta 5.1 lands with last-minute bug fixes
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this month, Google pulled a fast one on us pretending it had scheduled a fifth Android 14 beta release all along, when last month it had heavily implied the fourth beta would be the last before the stable release. So we got Android 14 Beta 5. Today, it's Android 14 Beta 5.1 releasing, and as the mild increment implies, this one is all about fixing bugs. Hopefully the last bugs. Hopefully the final release isn't far behind. We're hoping, but we wouldn't bet on anything right now, given how bumpy the Android 14 beta ride has been so far. Four fixes are listed in the official...
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Samsung reportedly working on 1-inch 50MP, 200, 320 and 440MP sensors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to tech leakster Revegnus on X, Samsung is working on four new high-end sensors - 50MP GN6, 200MP HP7, an unknown 320MP sensor and а 440MP HU1 one as well. However, the report claims that hardly any of these sensors will end up in a Galaxy S smartphone and are designated for other manufacturers and perhaps other industries as well. Starting with the 50MP GN6 sensor, which is arguably the most interesting of the bunch as it's going to be a 1-inch snapper with 1.6µm pixels and will likely compete with Sony's popular 1-inch IMX989 solution. Samsung's 50MP sensor is rumored to be too...
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Google Pixel Watch 2 appears on Google Play Console
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Pixel Watch 2 from Google is expected to arrive later this fall and we’ve already seen a few leaks and rumors but we now have a more detailed leak thanks to a new listing on the Google Play Console. Pixel Watch 2 is seen bearing the eos codename and a nearly identical design to its predecessor with a round screen of 384 x 384 px resolution and a crown element dial on the side. The screen is expected to remain at 1.2 inches in diagonal and will likely be of the OLED variety. Google Pixel Watch 2 listing on GPC As expected Google is ditching Exynos in favor of Qualcomm and its...
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Samsung Galaxy A05s stops by FCC, design schematic and charging specs revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With the Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04s released in October and September last year, it's almost time for the Galaxy A05 and A05s to come around. That's why the duo has been visiting various certification agencies across the globe and the A05s was recently certified by FCC. Screenshots from the FCC listing The listing doesn't reveal much, but it does show the Galaxy A05s back and its charging capabilities. It looks like the A05s will arrive with a 4,000 mAh battery and support for 25W charging. This is an interesting development given because the Galaxy A04s has a bigger 5,000 mAh...
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Xiaomi 13T Pro leaked renders reveal familiar design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is expected to launch the 13T series soon, and the 13T Pro version appeared in leaked renders. The phone looks a lot like the Redmi K60 Ultra, but the leak suggests the cameras will be more powerful. The smartphone will arrive in Black and Blue with a square camera island, with the first color being under a glass panel while the second being part of a vegan leather design. Xiaomi 13T Pro The screen is expected to be the same 6.67” OLED with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1220p resolution. The chipset is likely a Dimensity 9200+, as seen on Geekbench...
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Samsung's Freestyle Gen 2 projector goes official with built-in cloud game streaming
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced its Freestyle Gen 2 projector with Gaming Hub capabilities which comes as a successor to last year’s first-gen Freestyle projector. The premise is simple – as long as you have a stable internet connection and a space to project, you can stream content or play thousands of gaming titles wherever you see fit. Samsung’s Gaming Hub supports Xbox Game Pass, Nvidia GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna, Utomik, Antstream Arcade and Blacknut game streaming platforms. Samsung The Freestyle 2 with Gaming Hub The Freestyle 2 projector is compatible with a wide array of Bluetooth...
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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro get Android 14-based MIUI 14 stable beta
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi first released its Android 14-based MIUI 14 beta back in May and today, the company is seeding a stable version of the software, but still beta, of course. After all, Google hasn't released an official and stable version of Android 14 to the masses. Google achieved platform stability with its Android 14 Beta 5 update about a week ago and it seems like Xiaomi is done with most of the beta testing too. Notably, the most recent MIUI 14 stable beta update is based on that Android 14 Beta 5 we are talking about. Even though Xiaomi 12T was part of the first Android 14 Beta release,...
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IDC: India's PC market continues to slide, shrinks by 15 year-over-year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to the latest PC market analysis from IDC, the PC market has declined in the second quarter this year by 15.3% year-over-year. The silver lining is that it actually grew compared to Q1 2023 by 5.9%. All PC market categories saw a decline, though, with the notebook segment declining by 18.5% YoY, while the desktop segment had a smoother sailing with a 7% YoY decline. Looking at the PC market as commercial and consumer, things aren't that great either. The consumer segment fell by 17% while the commercial slid by 13.8% YoY. There's a good trend in the educational and...
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Realme Buds Air 5 series will go global on August 23
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme 11 series arrived back in May, and they shared the stage with the Buds Air 5 Pro earphones. Today, we learned the audio wearables will reach their first international market on August 23 - it will be launched in India, alongside the Realme 11 5G and Realme 11x 5G. In just two days, Realme first revealed the Buds Air 5 Pro would arrive in India, and today we saw another case with a different size, LED placement, and fancy blue color - surely this is the vanilla Buds Air 5, a likely successor of the Buds Air 3. The Buds Air 5 Pro has 11 mm woofers and 6 mm planar drivers,...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Chinese foldable market is booming with competition which in turn offers users a wider array of choice and the latest folding phone to launch is Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3. We received a review unit and it's time to take a quick look at the latest addition to the Mix Fold lineup before we bring you our detailed review. Mix Fold 3 is a premium device through and through with a solid aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover screen, quad cameras with Leica optics and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Mix Fold 3 is still one of the slimmest and lightest vertical folding devices out there...
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vivo V29e set to debut on August 28
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We finally have an official launch date for the vivo V29e – the upcoming midranger is set to debut on August 28 in India at 12PM local time. The teasers on the phone’s launch page also confirmed a few key specs including a cured display, a 50MP front-facing camera with autofocus and a 64MP main cam with OIS on the back. vivo V29e launch poster The V29e will arrive with an “Artistic Design” boasting a catchy dual-tone back with large camera rings and a color-matched frame. The device is confirmed to measure just 7.6 mm thick while weighing 180 grams. Based on speculation the phone...
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vivo Y77t arrives with Dimensity 7020 and 256 GB base storage
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo Y77t was launched today in China, and the company has already listed the device for sale. It comes with Dimensity 7020 chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a big battery, and if those specs look familiar, this is because this is exactly the same device as the vivo Y78 with only one difference - the base storage is 256 GB. The screen of the Y77t is a 6.64” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. There is a punch hole in the center for the 8 MP camera, while the dual shooters on the back are 50 MP main + 2 MP. The battery is 5,000 mAh with 44W fast...
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vivo X100 Pro+ leaked specs suggest variable aperture and 200 MP telephoto lens
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X100 Pro+ will have three impressive cameras, a leakster on Weibo suggested earlier today. The upcoming flagship, expected in the upcoming months, is said to have a 50 MP main camera with the Sony IMX989 sensor that is 1”-type - the same, used in the X90 Pro+. However, here we’ll likely see a variable aperture, likely what Huawei did with the P60 Pro and its f/1.4-f/4.0 main cam. Another improvement would be a so-called 200 MP telephoto lens, which will be a massive increase for such a camera in the smartphone world. Although this sounds impressive on paper, we believe it will be...
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T-Mobile introduces Revvl 6x 5G, Revvl 6x Pro 5G, and Revvl Tab 5G
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] T-Mobile has added a trio of new devices to its Revvl own-brand stable of affordable products, including the first ever Revvl tablet, creatively named Revvl Tab 5G. This has an unknown MediaTek chipset at the helm with an octa-core CPU with 2 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The Revvl Tab 5G boasts 5G connectivity as the name implies, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, a 10.36-inch 1200x2000 LCD touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera with a 2 MP depth sensor next to it, an 8 MP front-facing camera, and a 7,040 mAh battery that charges from zero to full in exactly...
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WhatsApp finally lets you send higher resolution photos
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] One of the main downsides of sending photos through WhatsApp is the processing that goes on, lowering their size, resolution, and quality significantly (and very visibly). This, however, is finally going to be a thing of the past. At least the low-resolution aspect, that is. Way overdue, but finally, here are "HD photos". In WhatsApp speak, "HD" in this case means the full resolution of the image. You also have the default "Standard" quality option for less storage and quicker transfer, which will halve the resolution. Pixel amount is one thing, compression is another - and WhatsApp...
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Google may soon roll out its Watch Unlock feature for easier phone unlocks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] During this year's CES, Google showcased its Watch Unlock feature, which is essentially just another way to unlock your phone apart from the fingerprint scanner or the face unlock. The feature relies on an existing Active Unlock API baked into Android 13. And according ti AssembleDebug, the feature might be close to launch. After meddling with some low-level system flags, AssembleDebug was able to pull out a tutorial video in the settings menu of the Pixel watch to see how the Watch Unlock feature works. From what we could gather after no fingerprint or face has been introduced to the...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic review
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Samsung launches eco-friendly accessories for Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced today a new set of eco-friendly accessories for its Galaxy devices. The Samsung Eco-Friends collection brings 55 different cases and straps for Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Watch6 duo, and the audio wearable Galaxy Buds2 Pro. The design of the accessories was developed in partnership with Toiletpaper, Keith Haring, The Smiley Company, Pokemon, Minions, BTS and some more K-Pop-related art styles. Every single product is made from recycled plastics, containing more than 40% PCM (Post Consumer Material) and vegan leather that is made...
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Oppo Watch 4 Pro specs emerge in new teasers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo is gearing up to launch its latest smartwatch later this month and we now have some official specs for the Watch 4 Pro thanks to the brand’s Weibo page. Oppo Watch 4 Pro will arrive with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 wearable platform alongside a secondary BES 2700 co-processor. This is the same chipset that was used on last year’s Oppo Watch 3 series Oppo Watch 4 Pro key specs (machine translated from Chinese) The rest of the teasers confirm Watch 4 Pro will bring an LTPO AMOLED display and 2GB RAM with improved 4.2GB/s speeds. We also get confirmation for extended app support...
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Exclusive: This is the Infinix Zero 30 5G with a 50 MP selfie camera a
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix's GT 10 Pro launched not long ago as the affordable brand's first serious gaming-targeted smartphone, but there's more to come apparently. According to our anonymous source, Infinix is currently gearing up to launch the Zero 30 5G. This will be the latest member in the ever-expanding Zero family, and you can see it in the exclusive images below. Infinix Zero 30 5G exclusive leaked images The Infinix Zero 30 5G will apparently have a big focus on bringing a premium camera experience to an affordable price point, and the 50 MP front-facing camera will be (excuse the...
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Huawei reclaims the top spot in Chinese foldable smartphone market in H1 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] New market research in China shows that Huawei is currently selling the most foldable smartphones in the country, with over 50% of the market share in the first half of this year. And that's even without 5G connectivity due to the sanctions imposed on Huawei. There are rumors the company is planning a 5G-enabled version of its newest Huawei Mate X3, but those are unconfirmed and certainly not reflected in the numbers. Anyway, securing the top spot in this market segment in China is quite impressive because there are more rivals to deal with. While western markets have limited choice of...
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Samsung details offers for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung laid out the deals and benefits for the new Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series to Indian buyers. Both the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 come with a bank cashback and an upgrade bonus (where Samsung buys back your old, eligible phone). You'll get a bank cashback of INR 7,000 for both phones and a 9-month zero-interest EMI finance. The Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with an INR 11,000 upgrade bonus if the buyer pays upfront and INR 9,000 if he opts for the EMI option. The upgrade bonus for the Galaxy Z Flip5 is INR 9,000 without an EMI and INR 7,000 with an...
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Samsung considers cheaper Galaxy Z FE lineup after the Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 next year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As the foldable market matures, manufacturers are looking for a way to offer more affordable versions of their phones. Motorola had first shot this year with its Motorola Razr 40 but Samsung is sticking to its single Galaxy Z Flip and Fold yearly releases for now. That's about to change next year, according to a report by Revegnus - a tipster who shared some spicy info regarding Samsung's upcoming camera sensors. After the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 next year, Samsung is looking to release Fan Edition versions of the duo. That doesn't mean they are going to be available as early as...
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Honor announces partnership with PSAV Global for return in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor confirmed its return to the Indian market last week, and today, the brand announced a key partnership that will help the company quickly expand its presence in the country. The cooperation is with PSAV Global – a local firm that offers a widespread network of over 5,000 retailers and distributors that span more than 100 cities. The partner will also provide marketing, services, and distribution solutions to Honor. HonorTech team The announcement came from HonorTech, Honor's brand in India, and promised its customers “advanced, reliable, and self-centric solutions and...
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Samsung's Exynos 2400 specs surface, to feature a 10-core CPU
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] AnTuTu's Chinese website is the latest to predict Samsung is going to once again use an Exynos chipset for some of its Galaxy S24 units next year. Perhaps European, African and some of the Asian countries will get the Galaxy S24 lineup with an Exynos 2400 SoC based on an improved 4nm manufacturing process from Samsung. More interestingly, the report brings the detailed specs of the chipset. It's rumored to feature a 10-core CPU with a 1+2+3+4 configuration. The main Cortex-X4 core is said to be clocked at 3.1 GHz, while the duo cluster will consist of Cortex-A720 cores ticking at 2.9 GHz....
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RCS messages finally reach iPhones with a third-party app
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple has been avoiding the adoption of RCS messages ever since Google introduced the standard, but now iPhone users finally can use the service through a third-party app Beeper. The application aims to bundle all messaging systems under one roof, and its latest update added Google Messages to the iPhone. RCS is short for Rich Communication Services and brings features such as encryption, read and typing indications, which is Google's own solution for messages. Apple users have to enable the feat by downloading the latest version of Beeper Desktop and then heading to the settings...
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Caviar announces Barbiecore designs for iPhone 15 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip5 and Watch Series 9
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Caviar, the company best known for its ostentatious customizations of mobile devices, just released its new collection called #Barbiecore. Three devices (technically four) get a pink makeover with the obligatory gold and diamonds – the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, as well as the unreleased Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and the Watch Series 9. The custom smartphones includes the emblematic stiletto shoe, with the foldable coming with an actual fluffy pom-pom made from faux fur. There is also a laser engraving of the golden panel in the design of the shoe, as well as 49 sparkling rubies on...
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Realme GT5 to be officially unveiled on August 28
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme will announce GT5 on August 28, the brand revealed on its Weibo page. The new flagship series will be a celebration of the company's five years in the industry, but we're likely to see only the GT5; the Pro variant is expected later this year. Next Monday's event will also see new audio wearables – the Realme Buds Air 5, a more affordable variant of the Buds Air 5 Pro, which are scheduled to appear in India this Wednesday. Realme GT5 • Realme Buds Air 5 The Realme GT5 will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset - that's what we know for sure. What is still in the rumor...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 33
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Galaxy A54 has regularly led out trending and for yet another week it was the hottest smartphone in our database. The Galaxy S23 Ultra lost its second position to the newly announced Redmi K60 Ultra. The Redmi Note 12 duo slipped to fourth and fifth, with the vanilla once again edging its Pro variant. The sixth place is for another new phone - OnePlus Ace 2 Pro. We are keeping an eye on the phone because it may still escape China under the OnePlus 11T name. It pushed the Redmi Note 12 down to seventh, while the Infinix GT 10 Pro slipped down to eight. Still, that impressive...
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Weekly poll: Would you be getting the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 if it weren't a China-exclusive?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi announced its high-end foldable earlier this week, the Mix Fold 3, and it's certainly shaping to be one of the best foldables for 2023. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold5, the Mix Fold 3 offers a substantial hardware upgrade over its predecessor. It didn't quite match the Honor Magic V2 for the thinnest foldable on the market, but at 10.9mm when folded (5.3mm unfolded) the Xiaomi flagship still shaves a 0.3mm compared to its predecessor despite packing a 4,800 mAh battery from 4,500 mAh on the Mix Fold 2. Xiaomi even found some space for wireless charging coils, as the handset now...
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Week 33 in review: Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, Redmi K60 Ultra, OnePlus Ace 2 Pro arrive, Apple is scaling back iPhone 15 production
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The past week was busy with new device announcements, but Xiaomi's two-day event in China brought more hardware than anything else. The new foldable Mix Fold 3, the massive 14” tablet Pad 6 Max, and a new wearable Smart Band 8 Pro came on day 1, while the next day it was all about Redmi - the flagship K60 Ultra and an affordable Redmi Pad SE tablet were also unveiled. Before we even managed to take our breath, OnePlus snatched it back with its Ace 2 Pro smartphone - a marvelous premium smartphone with 150W fast charging, new VC cooling solution and mind-boggling 24 GB RAM + 1 TB memory...
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Weekly poll results: Android Auto is the fan favorite, Apple CarPlay also has its fans
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The results from last week’s poll are in and it’s clear that Android Auto is the leading car software choice for those of you that drive. Google’s solution captured over 50% of all votes while Apple CarPlay comes at a distant second with just over 17% of the pie. Android Auto and CarPlay are clearly important considerations when buying a new vehicle. This comes as no surprise as both systems offer a greater app selection than the built-in apps on most vehicles’ infotainment systems. They also tend to work smoother and offer a sleek and modern experience but there’s always the question...
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The Google Camera app is getting a major UI overhaul with the Pixel 8 series
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A source related to Android AUthority shared screenshots of the new Google Camera UI redesign, which will likely be introduced with the upcoming Pixel 8 lineup this fall. The last big design overhaul was back in 2019, so it's interesting to see what Google has in store for its Pixel users. The first thing to notice is the clear separation between the Photo and Video modes. A dedicated toggle at the very bottom of the app lets you choose whether you want to take a still or record a video. Only then can you choose the corresponding mode from the carousel. Previously, all modes were mixed in...
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One UI 6 based on Android 14 beta for Galaxy S22 series is inching closer to launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced the expansion of One UI 6 beta for the Galaxy S23 series to more countries earlier this week and now, it has opened a new dedicated One UI 6 beta section for the Galaxy S22 series on its community forum. One could argue that this is a teaser for the upcoming beta program for Galaxy S22 users. It's maybe realistic to expect the One UI 6 + Android 14 beta program for the Galaxy S22 family to kickstart in the coming weeks. Although the section is available only to the UK and Indian users, the beta program is expected to reach China, South Korea, Germany and the US as...
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YouTube Music for Wear OS gets a confusing new update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] YouTube Music for Wear OS just received a new update and it's a bit of a mixed bag. It does fix a long-standing issue when browsing tracks in albums, but it also introduces an interesting solution to playing order, to put it mildly. The new version 6.15 now allows you to browse individual tracks within an album and adds a blurry album art in the background. The former was previously impossible and you could only play an entire album and you were forced to skip each track manually until you find the right one. The new interface And while this change is more than welcome, Google...
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Google is working on new UWB-based features for Chromebooks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Currently, the UWB (Ultra Wide Band) applications are limited, and the chip is present in only a handful of Android and iOS devices. However, that's probably about to change in the near future as Google is working on new UWB-based Chromebook features. While UWB is currently used mostly for a more accurate way to determine the device's position and navigation indoors, the short-range wireless communication protocol has a lot more potential than this. In fact, it's so powerful that it may replace Bluetooth, NFC and RFID in the future. Not to mention, it can rival the Wi-Fi protocol with...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ to adopt a flat design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With Samsung's foldables out of the way, the upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup leaks will likely intensify. Today's rumor is about the Galaxy S24 and S24+ design change. According to a reputable Samsung tipster, Ice Universe, Samsung will likely flatten the side frame to be more in line with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 looks. Right now, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ have flat backs but slightly bulging middle frame and that's about to change. Galaxy S24 mockup renders Perhaps the decision is influenced by external factors given that the design trends for the past couple of years...
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Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi announced the Redmi Pad SE, and we just received the tablet with us for a review. It is advertised as an affordable device for entertainment, and we're eager to see how it performs for the low price it is offered. Our unit is in the hero color Lavender Purple, and we also got a cover that acts as a case, as well as a stand. This Redmi Pad SE has Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage – the most affordable variant – which still has all the exciting features like the big screen and battery. The chipset is a Snapdragon 680, built on the 6 nm process technology....
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition arrives with an astrolabe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled a new special edition of the Galaxy Watch6 Classic dubbed the “Astro Edition”. It is inspired by the astrolabe, an ancient tool that helped scientists and travelers tell the time and navigate their way. This will be the first special edition Galaxy Watch for the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa). The astrolabe was chosen as it “symbolises the region’s legacy of scientific and innovative contributions, particularly in time, astronomy and mathematics”. The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition is available only in 47mm size and features a “Black Astro”...
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This is the iPhone 15 Pro in Titan Gray, the colorway that will replace gold
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro will be unveiled at a special event next month, that's rumored to be happening on September 12. The date itself should become official next week. Unlike its predecessor, which used stainless steel for the frame, the iPhone 15 Pro (and the Pro Max alongside it) are rumored to swap that for a titanium frame. This apparently influences the colorways that the company can offer, and thus gold and purple will be out, to be replaced by Titan Gray and a dark blue, respectively. The image below is a render of what the new Titan Gray hue is expected to look...
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Intel 14th Gen leak suggests modest generational improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A leaked training video from MSI has revealed information regarding Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core processors. The video has since been hidden but not before the relevant information had already been spotted and shared. The relevant slide in the video compares Intel's current Core i3-13600K, Core i7-13700K, and Core i9-13900K being compared to the next generation Core i3-14600K, Core i7-14700K, and Core i9-14900K. While the i3 and i9 models maintain their core configuration, the i7 model gets four additional E-cores. According to MSI, this results in 17% improvement in average...
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Moto G84 listed on Motorola India's website ahead of September 1 launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola is gearing up to launch its Moto G84 in India on September 1 and while we wait for the official launch the phone is now listed on the brand’s Indian website. Motorola G84 in Viva Magenta Moto G84 is equipped with a 6.5-inch pOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch hole cutout at the top housing a 16MP front-facing camera. The back brings a 50MP main cam (f/1.88 aperture and 1.0µm pixels) with OIS alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens that doubles as a macro cam. Moto G84 in Marshmallow Blue, Midnight Blue and Viva Magenta...
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Samsung's Eco-Friends accessories are launching in more than 40 countries around the world
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week Samsung launched Eco-Friends accessories in South Korea, now the company reveals that the lineup will be available in more than 40 countries, including Korea, China, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, the UAE and the US. There is a total of 64 products that span 11 characters and designs. All of them are made out of at least 40% post consumer materials. Samsung has partnered with designers and brands famous around the globe: TOILETPAPER, Smiley and Keith Haring, as well as Disney, Marvel, Minions, Pokémon and Kakao Friends. The lineup also includes designs of famous...
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Samsung SmartTag 2 coming in October
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The second-generation Samsung smart tracker already passed through NBTC and FCC a couple of weeks ago so it's only a matter of time before it hits the market. We even had a good look at the SmartTag 2 from the FCC listing. According to UK retailer MobileFun, the company will announce the SmartTag 2 in October and we even got some official-looking renders of the device in two colors - black and white. Samsung SmartTag 2 in black and white Reportedly, the new tag will support UWB connectivity by default so you don't have to spend more for a plus variant this year. It will also...
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Xiaomi 13T caught in the wild
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Xiaomi 13T has been handled and pictured in the wild. An unboxing video from Guatemala surfaced, showing the 13T, which has been tentatively tipped to be the global counterpart to Redmi K60 Ultra. Note that this isn't the Xiaomi 13T Pro we've also heard about and which is also tipped as the global K60 Ultra. The images show the same design as the Redmi K60 Ultra - only the corner Redmi logo has been swapped for a Xiaomi one. Note the 50MP camera on the back lacks a Leica branding, in keeping with the Redmi phone. The Xiaomi 13T comes in Black and Mint or Green. If it...
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Realme GT5 will keep LED light on the back, official teasers reveal
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme GT5 is arriving on August 28, and today, the company revealed the design of the phone. It will have three cameras and an LED light on the back, but this time the island spans from one side to the other, similar to what Google has implemented in its Pixel phones in the past few generations. Teasers also confirmed a 5,240 mAh battery with 240W fast charging and a SuperVOOC S power management chip that will take care of the cell. The design of the camera island reminded us of the Realme GT3 with the duo of circles for the cameras. However, the LED rectangle is now sitting...
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Google Pixel 8a appears on Geekbench with underclocked Tensor G3 chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Pixel 7a is Google’s current midrange smartphone option which launched back in May but a new Geekbench listing is here to give us our first set of details on its successor – the Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a codenamed Akita appeared in a Geekebnch 5 listing alongside an underclocked version of the Tensor G3 chipset. Pixel 8a on Geekbench 5 The chipset on the Pixel 8a features a prime core clocked at 2.91GHz, 4x performance cores at 2.37GHz and four efficiency units humming at 1.7GHz. The GPU side is covered by the Mali G715. For reference the regular Tensor G3 which leaked a while...
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Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold5 special edition, has 7 other devices in the works
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold5 about a month ago in multiple colors, and we now hear the Korean conglomerate will launch a special edition Fold5 next, which will be called Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition. The source says there are seven more devices Samsung is planning to launch, including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and FE+, Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+, Galaxy SmartTag 2, and Galaxy Buds3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 It remains to be seen if Samsung will unveil these devices separately or introduce them at yet another Galaxy Unpacked event. We doubt the latter will happen....
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The creator of the first iPhone with USB-C 3D prints a transparent AirPods Pro case
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] You may remember Ken Pillonel as the guy who put a USB-C port on an iPhone X. Ken has also been working on AirPods Pro projects and has recently put a lot of effort into making them repairable – considering that they got a 0/10 repairability score from iFixit, this was quite a challenge. In a previous video, Ken recreated the plastic parts of the AirPods Pro case and 3D printed a complete replacement kit in white. But if you could 3D print a case, you can print it in any color you want – even no color at all! Here is the end result, which you can replicate if you have an SLA 3D printer...
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USB C-to-C cables for iPhone 15 and 15 Plus handled: no MFi, USB 2.0 speeds
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There were some concerns over how Apple will implement USB-C on the upcoming iPhone 15 series. Researcher Majin Bu reports some good news: the new cables will not use Apple’s MFi chips for verification, so third-party cables and accessories will not be restricted (with Lightning, full compatibility is available only on accessories that have been licensed by Apple). It looks like Apple will be using the standard e-markers instead. It’s not all roses, though, Bu confirms that the regular iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will only have USB 2.0 capable ports. This means that they will be limited to...
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon G-series platform for handheld gaming consoles
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm formally introduced its three-tier G-series chipsets designed for portable gaming consoles. The Snapdragon G1 Gen 1 is built for fanless game streaming handhelds with claims of over 10 hours of battery life. It features an eight-core Kryo CPU and Adreno A11 GPU alongside Wi-Fi 5 connectivity and Bluetooth 5.0. The chipset supports up to 720p display resolutions at 60 fps. Snapdragon G2 Gen1 will power handhelds meant for mobile and cloud gaming with the same eight-core Kryo CPU and a more powerful Adreno A21 GPU. The G2 series also gains Wi-Fi 6/6E and 5G connectivity thanks...
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iQOO Z8's launch date announced, design and charging speed revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO Z8 was expected to arrive in September, but the company has announced the smartphone will actually be unveiled on August 31. iQOO has also confirmed that the Z8 will be powered by the Dimensity 8200 SoC with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage onboard. However, there will likely be more memory options that are yet to be confirmed. iQOO Z8's design, colors, and specs The photo and video teasers shared by iQOO revealed the Z8's design and color options. The smartphone will sport a dual camera setup on the rear, with the primary camera having OIS. iQOO also revealed that the...
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Oppo is launching Find N3 Flip on August 29 with a triple Hasselblad camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo will launch the Find N3 Flip on August 29, the company confirmed today. The clamshell foldable will keep the vertical screen, but will bring the first triple camera in the segment with all three lenses placed on one big circle. They will also get the Hasselblad logo, further hinting at major upgrades. The event will also see the Oppo Watch 4 Pro debut, as the wearable was pictured with a slightly curved screen and two color options. Oppo Find N3 Flip & Oppo Watch 4 Pro The phone was pictured in the hands of Shu Qi, a very popular model and actress in China. Oppo did not...
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Samsung announces Odyssey Neo G9 with 57-inch 240Hz Dual UHD screen
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has announced its flagship Odyssey Neo G9 57" monitor at Gamescom 2023. This new curved gaming monitor features a massive 57-inch ultra-wide panel equivalent to having two 4K displays. The Odyssey Neo G9 57" or G95NC has a VA-type LCD panel with a resolution of 7680 x 2160 and a 1000R curvature. This 32:9 aspect ratio display is equivalent to having two 16:9 3840 x 2160 panels side by side. The 57-inch size is a factor of the ultra-wide aspect ratio and obviously not comparable with displays with other aspect ratios. What's most interesting is that the monitor supports...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE now rumored to land in September, specs leak again
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 FE has been in the rumor mill for many months now, and the company is still taking its sweet time with the development process. However, we may be getting very close to its release finally. According to a new rumor from a usually reliable source, the Galaxy S23 FE will be released in September. This matches a previously rumored release timeframe of "Q3", which is July to September, so while cutting it real close, Samsung is still well within that window. The handset's specs have also been leaked once again. It will be powered by the Exynos 2200 SoC in...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to shatter brightness records and have huge bezels
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra has already been rumored to switch to a flat screen - a first for the Ultra series, but something we've already gotten used to for the non-Ultras. Now we have more news regarding the S24 Ultra's screen, coming from the usually reliable Ice Universe. There's some good news, and some bad news, so let's start with the former. The leakster says the S24 Ultra's maximum / peak brightness will be above 2,200 nits. That's insanely bright, it goes without saying. For comparison's sake, note that the S23 Ultra tops out at 1,750 nits peak brightness, and no...
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Check out the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G's camera samples from a weekend in Goa
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] iQOO launched the iQOO Z7 in March, which will be joined by the Pro model on August 31. The iQOO Z7 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC and features three cameras - 64MP primary (with OIS and EIS), 2MP depth, and 16MP selfie. The primary camera uses Samsung's 64MP ISOCELL GW3 sensor having an f/1.79 aperture, while the 2MP depth unit has an f/2.4 aperture. The selfie shooter on the front uses the 16MP Samsung S5K3P9SP04-FGX9 sensor with f/2.45 aperture. The selfie camera can record videos in 720p and 1080p resolutions, while the primary camera can shoot videos in up to 4K...
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