vivo X100 lineup's India launch date revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo introduced the X100 and X100 Pro in China last month, and over a week ago, it said the X100 series would be "coming soon" to India. Today, the brand announced the X100 duo will launch in India on January 4, 2024, at noon local time.The vivo X100 and X100 Pro look similar and have the Dimensity 9300 chip at the helm, with the most notable differences between the two phones being different battery sizes and camera setups.vivo X100 • vivo X100 ProYou can head this way for a detailed specs comparison of the vivo X100 and X100 Pro, and read our vivo X100 Pro review here...
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is receiving Android 14-based One UI 6 update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has been upgrading its devices with the Android 14-based One UI 6, and the latest smartphone to get a taste of the stable One UI 6 is the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G.The One UI 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G comes with firmware version A236BXXU4DWKA and bumps the Android security patch level on the smartphone to November 2023.Samsung Galaxy A23 5GThe update is seeding in European countries, including France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and the UK, but the rollout should expand to other regions soon.If you haven't received an update notification on your Samsung...
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My top 5 phones of 2023 – Victor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's that time of year again – a time for reflection and a great opportunity to look back at another great year full of interesting devices. I've said it before, and I'll say it again – the undisputable best part of my job is the opportunity to experience the latest and greatest tech all of the time. The list you are about to read is about phones that made a lasting impression on me over the past 12 months.As such, these phones are not necessarily the best ones out there, nor do I claim to offer any actual buying advice. These devices just stuck with me for one reason or...
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2023 Winners and losers: Xiaomi
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Overall, Xiaomi had a pretty good year, at least when it comes to its product lineup. Sales weren't that great, but that's understandable given the global economic situation and the limited availability of certain models.We were able to review a good chunk of Xiaomi's smartphones and we liked most of them. So here are the winners and losers from Xiaomi's 2023 portfolio.Winners: Xiaomi 13 series, but above all 13 UltraThis year's Xiaomi 13 series is a big success in. The small Xiaomi 13 is a potent compact flagship that's worth the recommendation for sure, while the 13 Pro strikes...
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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2023: Q3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The third quarter of the year was relatively quiet for the most part with few major announcements until September. The first half of the month was marked by the Apple event, in which we saw the arrival of the iPhone 15 series.Everyone was talking about the new cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and we were not surprised to see the review was the most popular during the Q3 period. The phone also came with new colors a Titanium body that made the device lighter if not quite as durable.The three summer months also saw the launch of the Phone (2) by Nothing, a truly remarkable...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 51
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Redmi 13C's streak at the top ended in the penultimate week of the year, when the Samsung Galaxy A54 returned to the leading position, followed by the Galaxy S23 Ultra.Redmi 13C is now down to third, leading a four-strong Redmi team. The Redmi Note 12 is fourth, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Pro+ take the fifth and sixth positions, respectively.The nubia Z60 Ultra makes its debut on the chart in seventh position, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in now eight.Redmi Note 12 Pro makes it five Xiaomi-made phones in the top 10, while the Infinix Hot 40 Pro rounds off this last...
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My top 5 phones of 2023 – Michail
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With 2023 coming to an end, it’s time to reflect on what phones stood out. I like compact, premium devices and I'm certainly not a power user, an experienced photographer, or a heavy mobile gamer. The thing is, compact phones are hard to come by these days but Apple, Samsung and Google did offer one each. And while foldables are not intrinsically compact, Oppo and Samsung offered two great options that deserved a spot in my top 5.iPhone 15 ProThe iPhone 15 Pro series represents a monumental shift in Apple history. It’s not just because of the USB-C port on the bottom, though that is...
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2023 Winners and losers: Samsung
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung remained the global smartphone leader in 2023 and its flagship devices performed better than their predecessors. Not a bad year then, but what else happened?Samsung was methodical and prudent in its phone releases in 2023. It made meaningful product improvements and was instrumental with pre-order bundles and bonuses that ensured positive results.However, there's a growing sentiment that Samsung is holding back on innovation and is playing it too safe with its devices.Now let's take a look at Samsung's winners and losers of 2023.Winner: Galaxy A54Samsung's second...
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Merry Christmas!
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's the best time of the year and we all deserve a cup of cheer! On this holly, jolly day, we would like to thank you, our readers, for sticking with us and being a major part of GSMArena!Thank you for being a part of our community. Your support and presence have enriched our journey, and we look forward to sharing many more moments together in the coming year.This holiday is so delightful, and we are wishing you a memorable time with your loved ones, enjoying the colorful lights and decorations and may the next 12 months be even brighter with more smiles, good moments and...
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My top 5 phones of 2023 - Ivan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Hello, I'm Ivan and I take the majority of the lifestyle images on GSMArena dot com. You could say I like the phones with the best cameras the most, though it's more complicated than that.The wide-angle cameras on most phones are great these days and they take mostly the same-looking photos. It's the zooms that I like most - they give me the creative freedom to snap interesting shots with unique perspectives. So, in reverse order, here are my top 5 phones of the year.Nothing Phone (2)Wait a minute, the Nothing Phone (2) doesn't even have a telephoto camera, what's up with that?...
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nubia Z60 Ultra official, Exynos vs Snapdragon S23 FE: week 51 in review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's the penultimate week of the year, folks, just one more to go. We delivered two detailed comparisons for you - the Exynos Galaxy S23 FE vs the Snapdragon one - which is better? The other is the battle of the full-scale tablets - the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Snapdragon vs. Exynos compared We compare the Snapdragon and the Exynos versions of the Galaxy S23 FE. Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9...
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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2023: Q2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The first quarter of the year saw the majority of flagship launches, making Q2 more of a midranger territory. No surprise then, that the Samsung Galaxy A34 was our most popular review in the April-June period.The quarter was marked by the Redmi Note 12 global unveiling, and the Pro version was the second most popular review, followed by the Turbo variant, known in some markets as Poco F5. We understand the popularity of this Xiaomi phone, sold under two different brands - it is a device with a great display, solid battery life and charging speed, and even the camera was alright for a...
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2023 Winners and losers: Apple
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It was an eventful year for Apple as it finally ditched the Lighting port in favor of the universal USB-C standard. We saw four new iPhones with the 15 Pro Max debuting a 5x periscope zoom lens. Apple also continued its push with the M3-series Mac chips and finally announced its Vision Pro AR/VR headset even though that one is not set to go on open sale before Q1 2024.Along the way, some products stood out while others faded into mediocrity. This is our take on what Apple got right in 2023 and what didn’t go so well.Winner: USB-C on iPhone, finally!USB-C is superior to Lightning...
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Weekly poll: ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is unique and widely available flagship, do you want one?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] These days it’s a common practice for Chinese makers to launch their phones in China first and then, after a while, maybe bring them to a global audience – though many never do. But that is not the case with today’s hero, the nubia Z60 Ultra from ZTE.nubia Z60 UltraThis phone is on pre-order in North America and Mexico, Europe and the UK (and China too, of course). Below are the prices with a few things to note. First, pre-orders end and shipping starts on December 29. Second, there is early bird pricing until the 29th. And third, the Chinese model is slightly different...
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Weekly poll results: the Galaxy A25 overshadows the Galaxy A15 5G and A15
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As is tradition, Samsung starts the 2024 launches early with entry-level Galaxy A phones. This time it’s the Galaxy A25, A15 5G and A15 (4G) and we already know which of the three will be the most popular model, thanks to last week’s poll.The Samsung Galaxy A25 is the clear favorite – of those who are in the market for an entry-level phone, this one will usually make the shortlist. Quite a few people think that it is overpriced, so a price cut will certainly raise the A25’s fortunes.This is perhaps less a win for the A25 and more of a loss for the Galaxy A15 5G. The issue is not...
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Honor V Purse in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A very rare phone just landed in HQ - or should we say a very high-tech fashion accessory. With the leather case strap attachment, the Honor V Purse certainly looks the part.Despite its limited launch in China, the phone attracted genuine interest when it launched back in September and drew quite a few "wows".The strap accessory comes in a separate box, while the phone itself ships with a 35W charger and a USB cable.The case accessory attaches to the V Purse's frame and is not easy to get off. We don't expect it to fall off unexpectedly at any point. The chain itself is made...
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Nothing Phone (2a) detailed specs surface, official wallpapers in toll
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing's upcoming midranger, the Nothing Phone (2a), has been the subject of numerous leaks for the past couple of weeks since its supposed launch time frame is set for MWC 2024. Multiple rumors point to MWC 2024 for the Phone (2a)'s debut and the current report corroborates these findings.But in addition to the release date, today's leak from Smartprix details most of the specs and confirms some previously known ones. Starting with the display, it will likely be a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 1084 x 2412px resolution, manufactured by BOE and Visionox. A...
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Fossil watches will no longer run on Wear OS, reports claim
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to multiple reports from people close to Fossil or those who have asked Fossil employees, the brand will no longer release Wear OS-powered smartwatches. This means the Fossil Gen 7 watch isn't happening after all.This seems to align with recent events around Fossil, or the lack thereof. The last Fossil Gen 6 watch was released two years ago and the usual summer release schedule didn't bring a Fossil Gen 7 watch this year. Not to mention, the device is surprisingly absent from the usual rumor mill.Last but not least, Fossil is currently doing a huge sale of its Fossil Gen...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra camera module leaks in the wild
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As the Samsung Galaxy S24 series approaches, the intensity of leaks grows. The latest piece of information we got comes straight from the factory.An image shows the Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera module, which consists of four cameras in total. As per previous information, the camera combo is a 200MP main unit joined by two telephotos (10MP + 50MP) and an ultrawide shooter as well. Leaks so far suggest that the handset will be capable of 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x lossless zoom.Photo of the Galaxy S24 Ultra camera module on the backUnfortunately, the image reveals only a short description...
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 coming soon with a sub-€400 price
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to Roland Quandt on X, Samsung's upcoming rugged phone, the Galaxy Xcover 7, is coming to Europe for less than €400. This isn't a bad deal considering the overall state of rugged phones, which are often underpowered or run on a proprietary Android OS-based software with minimal support.Choosing Samsung for your next rugged phone might not be such a bad idea. It's rumored to have a 6.6-inch FHD+ display, 6/128GB of memory and going by past leaks, it features a Dimensity 6100+ SoC. It also 'looks nice and boasts MIL-STD-810H military-grade standard and IP68 ingress...
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New Realme smartphone with periscope camera teased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme unveiled the GT5 Pro flagship with a periscope telephoto camera earlier this month, which is the first phone with a periscope unit from Realme after it launched the X3 SuperZoom in May 2020. While the GT5 Pro remains China-exclusive, the company has teased a new smartphone with a periscope camera for the international markets.Realme's Indian branch posted an image of a periscope camera on X with the text "No Periscope. No Flagship." The brand didn't mention the smartphone's name, but it's said to be the Realme 12 Pro+ even though GT5 Pro seems more likely.It’s out????!...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is now receiving the update to One UI 6 based on Android 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has been on a roll recently with sending out updates to Android 14 with One UI 6 for dozens and dozens of devices, and the latest one to get the tasty treat is the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ launched back in October with Android 13.This model is now seeing One UI 6 coming in, based on Android 14 of course. So far it looks like the rollout is only happening in Turkey and Australia, but as usual, once the ball's rolling, it only takes a little while for these to expand to more and more countries and territories across the world.The update arrives over-the-air as a 2GB download, and...
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Nothing Phone (2a)'s price leaks alongside RAM/storage options
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing is working on its next smartphone, to be called Nothing Phone (2a) according to a barrage of recent leaks. This is rumored to be unveiled during MWC in Barcelona in late February, and we've already seen a purported list of its most important specs.Today a new rumor covers the pricing, which has so far been missing from the conversation regarding the Nothing Phone (2a). According to the usually reliable Roland Quandt, the mid-ranger will start under €400 in the EU and will be offered in white and black.Nothing Phone (2a)8/128GB 12/256GBWhite or BlackSub 400 Euro price for base...
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2023 Winners and losers: Oppo
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 2023 was a strong year for Oppo - it strengthened its positions in China, released solid upgrades to its foldable phones, and innovated on cameras across the board.So let's break it down and see which Oppo devices shined and which fell short in 2023.Winner: Oppo Find X6 ProThe Find X6 Pro arrived early in 2023 to challenge every phone and even some high-end cameras for the place of the best camera you can have on you at all times.The Find X6 Pro was one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped phones, with an excellent premium dual-finish design and a camera system to...
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Oppo starts taking reservations for the Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra, shows them from all angles
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo's oft-leaked, much-teased, and highly anticipated Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra flagship duo have now been listed by the company's official online store in China. Oppo is taking reservations for the handsets, which are scheduled to go on sale on January 8 at 2:30 pm local time.With the listings come a ton of renders, showing the two devices from all possible angles and in all of their colorways. Unfortunately, detailed specs aren't available yet, but the listings have revealed that the Find X7 will be available in four RAM/storage versions: 12/256GB, 16/256GB, 16/512GB, and...
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Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Xiaomi Watch S3 are getting the SU7 EV's colors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following months and months of spy shots, leaks, and teasers, today Xiaomi's first car is finally official. The SU7 EV was unveiled by CEO Lei Jun at a special event, and it comes in two 'hero colors'. These are also being replicated for the company's latest flagship devices, as it turns out.We're talking about the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Xiaomi Watch S3. All of these will also be offered in Aqua Blue and Verdant Green, emulating those hero colors of the SU7.Xiaomi 14 (Pro) and Watch S3 are getting limited editions feat the hero colors of the Xiaomi SU7 EV in Aqua Blue and...
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Android Auto to summarize messages with Google Assistant and AI
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google is working on a new feature for Android Auto that will use Google Assistant and artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize messages.This revelation comes from 9To5Google, who decompiled version 14.52 of the Google app uploaded to the Play Store with lines of code for this feature.This new feature will use AI and Google Assistant to summarize messages in Android Auto, which could make constant notifications from group conversations less annoying and disruptive when driving.Android Auto settings for message summaryGoogle says the "summaries will be generated by...
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Samsung Galaxy S24,S24+ to be cheaper in EU; North America really coming with SD8 Gen 3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra on January 17 with a similar design but improved chipset performance, leaks revealed earlier this month.The latest report from the Netherlands revealed the S24 and S24+ will be slightly cheaper. At the same time, an allegedly leaked specs sheet suggested the two non-Ultra flagships will come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 only in the US and Canada, all the other markets are getting the Exynos 2400 treatment.The image above could be a presentation slide prepared by Samsung's marketing department for...
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Apple can resume selling latest watches as sales ban is temporarily paused
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple was banned from selling Apple Watches in the US featuring SpO2 (blood oxygen level) sensors following a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo. Apple appealed against this order in the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to halt the ban temporarily until the US Customs could determine if the changes it's making to the Apple Watch would be enough to avoid the dispute, and, much to Apple's respite, the request has been granted.Following the ban, Apple pulled the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from its online and offline stores while third-party retailers were...
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OnePlus Ace 3's flagship-tier OLED display teased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus will introduce Ace 3 in China next week, and we finally know more details about the smartphone. The brand shared the display specs, revealing it will be the very same top-tier OLED panel used in the OnePlus 12.The panel is officially called 8T LTPO and comes with 800 nits manual brightness and 1,600 nits in Auto mode. The most impressive feat is the 4,500 nits peak brightness; the panel even got an A+ mark from DisplayMate.OnePlus Ace 3 display specs & OnePlus Buds 3 teaserThe phone is expected to arrive as a OnePlus 12R in late January alongside the global...
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iQOO Neo9 Pro arrives with Dimensity 9300 and 144Hz screen, Neo9 tags along
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo's iQOO has added two new members to its Neo smartphone lineup - iQOO Neo9 and iQOO Neo9 Pro.The iQOO Neo9 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 9300 SoC, runs Android 14-based OriginOS 4, and comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The smartphone also has a Q1 chip at the helm to improve the gaming experience by offering a stable frame rate. Additionally, it has a VC liquid cooling chamber of 6043mm² and a double-layer capillary power pump to help with heat dissipation for sustained performance.The Neo9 Pro packs a 6.78" 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen of 2,800x1,260...
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Honor X50 GT to arrive on January 4 with a 108 MP camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor launched the X50 series in the summer of 2023, and we already have three official variants. A fourth one will join the family, as the brand revealed the X50 GT is getting announced on January 4.The smartphone looks much like the Honor X50 but will have a fancy white color, a yellow racing stripe, and a classic black paint job.Honor X50 GT postersThe new phone will have a 108 MP 1/1.67” sensor and an f/1.75 aperture in front, which is evident from the writing on the back of the white version. This is likely the popular Samsung HM6 sensor, seen in plenty of midrangers,...
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The best smartwatches of 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Smartwatches are quietly becoming one of the must-have personal devices for any modern person. Being a wearable is an easy way to get into a person's life, become a part of his routines, and eventually under his skin. Many people are used to wearing a watch (or a band) during the day and with the ever-improving sleep and health tracking on watches these days, we keep on wearing them into the night as well.Everyone makes a smartwatch and they're all pretty good nowadays. But some are better than others - here's our list of the best ones that came out this year.Apple Watch Series...
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Samsung Galaxy M15 to bring a huge battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung made the Galaxy A15 official in Vietnam earlier this month, and now it seems like it's working on the Galaxy M15. As usual for the M series, this is looking like it's going to be a rebranded Galaxy A15, but with one huge and exciting twist.While the A15 sports a 5,000 mAh battery in both its 4G-only and 5G iterations, rumor has it the Galaxy M15 will take things to the next level, boasting a whopping 6,000 mAh cell instead.Samsung Galaxy A15That's 20% more and should ensure incredible longevity on one charge. Unfortunately, no other specs for the M15 have been outed yet,...
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Xiaomi unveils the official HyperOS logo
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi's skin on top of Android has been called MIUI for many years now, but this year the company decided a change was necessary. So, in October, CEO Lei Jun announced HyperOS, which will take over from MIUI when the updates to Android 14 hit. Speaking of updates, the global rollout of HyperOS 1.0 based on Android 14 is now imminent.So with all that in mind, today Xiaomi's official account on X decided to unveil the brand new HyperOS logo, which you can see below.We are excited to reveal the #XiaomiHyperOS logo! pic.twitter.com/p152KgKNPl— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 27, 2023 Do...
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Asus Zenfone 10 receives Android 14 update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Asus has started rolling out the stable update to Android 14 for the Zenfone 10. This is now on its way to global models, including those sold in the EU. In order to get the update, your Zenfone 10 needs to be on software version 33.0220.0220.101.Once you've downloaded the 1.3GB update and installed it, you will then be on software version 34.1004.0204.65. As always, the update is going out in batches, based on the phones' serial numbers, so it could take a few days for it to reach all of the Zenfone 10 units out there in the wild.If you haven't yet seen the update notification,...
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Honor X50 Pro's key specs and design revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor is rumored to unveil the X50 GT this month, which is also expected to launch as the X50 Pro. Honor is yet to detail the X50 GT's specs sheet, but an official-looking image that surfaced on Weibo shows us what the Honor X50 Pro will look like.The picture shows the Honor X50 Pro in green and black colors, but there could be more options. The smartphone sports a circular camera island on the rear, and the text in the image says it will come with a 5,800 mAh battery, a curved screen of 1.5K resolution, and a "Snapdragon 8+" processor.Honor X50 ProTipster Digital Chat Station...
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OnePlus Ace 3 is coming on January 4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Ace 3 we've been hearing about for some time was rumored to be unveiled on January 4, 2024 in China. Those rumors were correct since the brand announced that the OnePlus Ace 3 will be launched next Thursday at 2:30 PM local time in China.The teaser by OnePlus revealed the Ace 3's design, suggesting it's the OnePlus 12R that will launch for international markets on January 23, 2024 alongside the OnePlus 12.The OnePlus Ace 3 will have three color options, and it's said to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood. With the unveiling still about a week away, you...
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My top 4 phones of 2023 - Ro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] For me, 2023 felt a bit stale. Last year I even got excited about some of midrangers, but this time around I couldn't find one that stands out. Even the premium segment wasn't particularly impressive to me, so that's why I picked only four phones for my top list.One brand that's missing from my list is Samsung. Even though I'm not a huge Samsung fan, I've always liked the S Ultra series, but the Galaxy S23 Ultra just feels like more of the same to me. The same goes for the Galaxy Z Fold5 - it's good, but unexciting.Xiaomi 13 UltraLet's start with my daily driver - the Xiaomi 13...
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2023 Winners and losers: Google
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 2023 was a solid year for Google as it expanded its ecosystem of mobile devices. The Pixel 8 series brought some key upgrades that helped continue Google’s ascension in the premium smartphone market. Pixel Fold marked Google’s first foray into the foldable world while the Pixel Tablet was the final piece in Google’s mobile ecosystem.It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Google though so let’s look at both the positives and negatives from the past 12 months.Winner: Pixel 8 seriesThe Pixel 8 duo are Google’s most competitive flagships to date. Both phones got some notable hardware...
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My top 5 phones of 2023 – Kaloyan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Let’s start with me acknowledging that having access to all sorts of phones is a privilege few enjoy and even fewer can do on a regular basis. And we, the reviewers, are surely spoiled in this aspect. It is certainly one of the best parts of the job.But as the year 2023 comes to a close, I can say one thing for sure – this was one of the worst years for smartphones. Plagued by various wars (trade, patent, territory, religion), an innovation stalemate, and a global recession, it was only natural for the whole industry to slow down and play it safe.And safe it was across all major...
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Happy New Year 2024!
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We stand on the brink of a new year, and we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to you, our dear readers! May the coming 2024 be a tapestry woven with threads of joy, love, and boundless potential.The past 12 months have been incredibly dynamic and filled with obstacles, but we never let those bring us down. We created over 4,000 news articles and added more than 500 devices to our rich database in 2023. Our team did nearly 130 multi-page smartphone reviews, as well as 111 video reviews and comparisons on our YouTube channel.May the new year unfold as a chapter of renewal,...
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Resident Evil 4 for iPhone review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Resident Evil 4 has a special place in gaming history. Released back in 2005 for the GameCube and later for the PlayStation 2, it was a paragon of the third-person survival horror genre with its incredibly tense action sequences, amazing level design, terrifying enemies, and memorable characters and writing. It carved a niche for itself and it was for many — including myself — their favorite installment in the series.Having played that version on a PS2 all those years ago, I was genuinely stoked to see it getting a proper remaster earlier this year along the lines of Resident Evil...
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Top 20 phones of the year 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 2023 brought us several hundred new smartphones, some more popular than others. Now that we turn to 2024, it’s time to have a revisit which were the best performers by a very important criteria - their popularity among you, our readers.Here are the Top 20 phones that you searched for the most over the last 12 months. Obviously, the list is dominated by the launches from the first half of the year - those had more time to rack up the page views, but some late arrivals did so well they still managed to crack the top 20.Samsung remains the dominant force in this ranking, even...
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My Top 5 phones of 2023 – Yordan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The past 12 months have been busy with phone announcements, and I'll now be looking back at the devices that impressed me the most. In the world of smartphones, over 500 new models were launched, and I had a tough time picking my favorite five.Smartphone companies launch a lot of midrangers in an attempt to grab a part of the busiest market, but you won't find those on my list. I am in my eighth year at GSMArena, more than ever, I believe in devices of no compromises. The year 2023 was great if you wanted a flagship, making me as excited as ever to try the next best thing.Here are my...
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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2023: Q4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The final quarter of the year saw the launch of Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro by Google. Samsung introduced the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, while OnePlus launched its first foldable, simply called Open.The device was a rebadged version of the Oppo Find N3. Still, given the popularity of the OnePlus brand, we are not surprised to see the Open gather a lot more interest than its brother from another father.Xiaomi joined the discussions with the 13T series – we saw a vanilla and a Pro variant. Our readers were really interested in the duo, and understandably so – offering great bang for the...
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2023 Winners and losers: Honor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The past twelve months have been a massive success for Honor, especially in China. The company quickly filled the gap that was left by its former parent Huawei, and is currently number 1 in two major categories at home – most smartphones sold and most foldables sold.Domestic success is generally a healthy indication that the company is ready to expand overseas, and the past twelve months have been a testament to Honor's dedication to becoming once again a leading player in international markets.The Honor handsets arrived in India, another big achievement, under the management of...
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Galaxy S24 pricing, HyperOS logo, OnePlus Ace 3: Week 52 in review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This is the last week of 2023, and despite the holidays, the world of mobile devices still delivered a few exciting stories. The main one was that Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S24 and S24+ at a slightly cheaper price than it did with the S23, at least in Europe.Xiaomi already released its flagships with a HyperOS interface, and now we got to see the logo that many smartphone fans will see soon on their mobile phones, wearables, and even cars in the near future. Samsung Galaxy S24,S24+ to be cheaper in EU; North America really...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series to come with Live Translate and Generative Edit
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is rumored to be unveiled on January 17, 2024, and past leaks have already given us a fair idea of what to expect from the Galaxy S24 lineup. The Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are rumored to be "the smartest AI phones ever," and the latest leak reveals two AI-powered features we'll see on the S24 trio - Live Translate and Generative Edit.Word comes from X user Arsene Lupin (@MysteryLupin), who posted an image of what could be an unfinished retailer listing. The description for Live Translate suggests the processing will happen...
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My top 4 phones of 2023 - Prasad
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 2023 was a bit of a surprise. If you had asked me at the beginning of the year for this list, I wouldn't have included most of them, even if I knew they were coming. One, in particular, caught me completely by surprise and every time I mention it to people I have to emphasize just how serious I am about liking this device, lest they think I'm joking.The four devices listed below were the ones that naturally came to mind while writing this down. I could have included one more for the sake of a more pleasing top 5 list but everything else I used this year had at least one annoying quirk...
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Caviar customizes Apple's FineWoven cases for iPhones with Hermes leather, cost over $2k
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup a few months ago at its Wonderlust event, where it also introduced its FineWoven cases for the iPhones as it decided to stop offering leather accessories as a part of its environmental efforts. The FineWoven cases received mixed reactions, as some missed the touch-and-feel of genuine leather, while some didn't find them durable enough. To address this, Dubai-based Caviar, known for its custom luxury class devices, upgraded Apple's FineWoven cases by replacing them with genuine Hermes leather.Caviar says its craftsmen replaced the fabric covering...
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Motorola Moto G Play (2024)'s specs and renders surface
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) unveiled last December is due for a successor. Motorola hasn't divulged anything about the Moto G Play (2024) yet, but thanks to OnLeaks and SMARTmania, we know what the smartphone will look like.The Motorola Moto G Play (2024) packs a centered punch-hole display and, expectedly, has a thick chin. Around the back, it has a rectangular camera bump with two circles, but only one houses a camera since the other is for the flash. The Moto G Play (2023) had three rear cameras.The Motorola Moto G Play (2024) also has flat frames, with the volume button...
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These are the loudest phones we tested in 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In 2023, we reviewed more than 110 phones. One of the tests we run evaluates the quality of the loudspeaker setup. Besides the output quality, we also measure sheer loudness. Curious as always, we dug into the numbers, and we present you the Top 15 loudest smartphones from the past year.Motorola smartphones have some serious presence. Apparently, the company’s phones are often tuned for loudness. Tecno also stands out for having two Phantom phones featured on the list. Loudest reviewed phones of 2023 Motorola ThinkPhone -21.6 ...
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Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ is now official
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno made the Spark 20C official in November, then the Spark 20 and Spark 20 Pro were unveiled earlier this month. There was always going to be a fourth member in the family, however, one that we previously thought would be fully unveiled in January.We're talking about the Tecno Spark 20 Pro+, the highest-end of the bunch, but there's a twist. It's already been listed on Tecno's official website, though not with a full list of specs.Tecno Spark 20 Pro+, from left to right, in Temporal Orbits, Lunar Frost, Radiant Starstream, Magic Skin 2.0 GreenWe do however get plenty...
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The best TWS earbuds of 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 2023 offered plenty of new TWS earbuds options at varying prices. It wasn’t easy to single out the very best earbuds that passed through our office but we believe the following options impressed us enough during our reviews to deserve a spot on the list.We only included models that were launched in 2023 and which we reviewed so you'll notice that buds from Samsung, Apple and some other big names are absent. We'd also like to hear which TWS buds impressed you in the past year, so feel free to share your opinion in the comments section.Sony WF-1000XM5Apart from their absurdly long...
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Honor X50 Pro gets official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 108 MP main camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Today in China, Honor made the X50 Pro official. The phone comes with a 6.78-inch 1,200x2,652 120 Hz OLED screen, with 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 10-bit color support and an embedded fingerprint sensor. It isn't, however, an LTPO panel, so it will only switch between 60 Hz and 120 Hz, no other steps. At the helm sits Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is getting a bit long in the tooth now that the 8 Gen 3 is already out, isn't it?Anyway, on the rear we get a 108 MP primary camera with f/1.75 aperture and a 1/1.67" type sensor. There's also a decorative 2 MP sensor on the other...
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Oppo Reno11 series global launch rumored to take place on January 11
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo announced the Reno11 and Reno11 Pro mid-rangers for the Chinese market back in November, and now it looks like the company is getting ready to unveil their global counterparts.According to a usually reliable tipster over on X, the launch for India and global markets could take place on January 11 - which, might we add, would be very fitting (Reno11, January 11, get it?).The international Reno11 is rumored to sport the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, a slightly changed camera bump compared to its Chinese counterpart, and support for 67W SuperVOOC fast wired charging.Exclusive:...
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OnePlus Buds 3 promise dual drivers, flagship sound quality
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is introducing the Buds 3 on January 4 alongside the Ace 3 smartphone. The design of the TWS earphones leaked earlier this year, and now we can confirm the leak was correct – Buds 3 will look a lot like the Buds Pro 2.The new audio wearables also claim to provide flagship-tier audio quality thanks to the dual drivers. OnePlus even posted a graph claiming the Buds 3 will be much better than an unnamed competitor across five key aspects.OnePlus Buds 3 featuresThe dual-design solution has been part of the Buds Pro lineup, and now the non-Pro is also getting it. It...
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The best-sounding smartphones of 2023
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OnePlus Ace 3 camera samples teased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus will unveil the Ace 3 on January 4, and the phone will arrive with a bright display in a pretty Bronze color. The company has now taken to Weibo to hype up its camera prowess.The brand posted the images on Weibo, revealing the main cam will have an f/1.8 aperture with 24 mm equivalent focal length in front of the yet-unknown sensor. You can enjoy the images below, as we've added them in their full resolution, as posted on social media.OnePlus Ace 3 camera samplesThe bare images, without the white band at the bottom, are about 12.5 megapixels, meaning the sensor...
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Redmi Note 13 5G series introduced in India with HyperOS
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 13 series in China back in September 2023. We had to wait over three months, but the lineup finally reached its first international market – India. Three phones were introduced on stage – Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+. There is one change compared to the initial launch – they all ship with HyperOS straight out of the box. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is the mightiest of all three and comes with a 200 MP camera, 120W charging for the 5,000 mAh battery and IP68 water and dust resistance. It will be sold in White, Black, and a...
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Realme 12 Pro, 12 Pro+ specs listed by TENAA
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme RMX3841 and RMX3843 were certified by TENAA yesterday, and we saw them in photos. Today, the listings were completed with the full specs sheets, basically confirming they are indeed the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+. Both versions will be the same on the outside – a 6.7” AMOLED with 1080p resolution, three cameras on the back and one at the front. The difference will be in the chipset and the actual camera units. Realme 12 Pro & Realme 12 Pro+ on TENAA Realme 12 Pro is listed with a 2.2 GHz CPU frequency. The trio of cameras on the back will have 50 MP, 32 MP and 8...
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vivo X100 and X100 Pro launched in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X100 and vivo X100 Pro unveiled last November debuted today in India. The X100 Pro comes in a single Asteroid Black color with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage onboard for INR89,999 ($1,080/€990). The X100 comes in Asteroid Black and Stargaze Blue colors with two memory options - 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB, priced at INR63,999 ($770/€700) and INR69,999 ($840/€770), respectively. Pre-orders are opening today, January 4. Sales will begin next Thursday, January 11. The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are powered by the Dimensity 9300 SoC and have similar designs, with the most significant...
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iQOO Neo9 Pro's India launch set for next month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] iQOO introduced the iQOO 12 in India a few weeks ago, and the next smartphone it will launch in India is the iQOO Neo9 Pro, which was unveiled last week and is currently China-exclusive. iQOO has announced it will launch the iQOO Neo9 Pro in India in February but is yet to reveal the date. However, iQOO posted an image on X teasing the Neo9 Pro's red-white version with faux leather back, confirming its launch in the country. iQOO also introduced the Neo9 in China last week, and it remains to be seen if the Indian Neo9 Pro will share specs with the Chinese Neo9 Pro or if it will be a...
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leaks in new renders showing all angles
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Asus has already confirmed that it's announcing the ROG Phone 8 series in China on January 16, and we've even seen an official teaser at the beginning of last month. In the meantime, renders showing the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro have leaked. Today we have a new set of leaked renders, showing only the ROG Phone 8 Pro from a multitude of angles. The design of the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro will be almost identical, save for some different lights on the back. Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leaked renders The ROG Phone 8 Pro has a flat display with a central punch-hole for the...
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Realme confirms periscope camera for the upcoming Realme 12 Pro+
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme India posted on X that “It’s time for #Periscope” with a “200MP” crossed out. This post then links to a teaser page details some of the advantages of having an actual periscope lens rather than relying on in-sensor zoom from a 200MP module. One of the advantages is, of course, the better image clarity at high zoom levels. The other example shows portrait photos – the one taken with a periscope camera has better separation between the subject and background. The Realme 12 Pro appeared on TENAA with what looks to be a periscope lens. We also expect the Realme 12 Pro+ model to...
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Honor Magic6 Pro revealed in new Purple color
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor will introduce Magic6 Pro on either January 10 or January 11 and we already saw the phone in a lovely Green color. Today, a Purple variant was revealed by George Zhao, company CEO, and this time, it was inspired by “the beautiful scenery during dawn on the coast of Lake Qinghai.” The new image does not reveal additional specs – periscope shooter behind the top lens, 2.5D curved sides and all the buttons on the right-hand side is all we can see here. We expect a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, up to 1 TB of storage and MagicOS 8.0 straight out of the box. Source (in Chinese) |...
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Oppo Reno11 and Reno11 Pro coming to India and Malaysia on January 11
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following their launch in China, the Oppo Reno11 and Reno11 Pro are set to go global on January 11. Oppo.com already has landing pages for the upcoming phones in India and Malaysia, which are pretty light on details right now, but they do reveal some changes. Oppo Reno11 for China (left) and global (right) • Oppo Reno11 Pro for China (left) and global (right) In China, the vanilla and Pro models look virtually identical on the outside. Not so for the global models – the Reno11 has a new camera island layout with a single lens in the top circle (the other lens seems to have...
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Samsung US offers $50 credit if you reserve a Galaxy S24 now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just hours after confirming the January 17 date for the Galaxy S24 Unpacked event, Samsung US is already taking reservations for the upcoming trio. No, it hasn’t revealed any specs officially (other than its plan to focus on performance, quality and generative AI), this is just an early bird promo. And it’s basically a tradition at this point – it did it for the S21 series, then the S22 series and the S23 series. The idea is pretty simple – fill in this form with your name, email and (optionally) phone number and you will get $50 Samsung Credit when the Galaxy S24 trio launches. Note: the...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ - what to expect
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung will reveal the Galaxy S24 series on January 17 and will put an end to the rumors and leaks. However, that’s two weeks away and we’ve seen so many rumors and leaks that we have a pretty clear picture of what to expect. In case you missed it, check out the breakdown for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Here we will focus on the two smaller models. LTPO displays, QHD+ for the S24+ Embarrassingly for flagships, the Galaxy S23 and S23+ can operate their displays at only a few predetermined refresh rates. The long-awaited switch to LTPO panels will allow the 2024 non-Ultra flagships to vary...
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Redmi Note 13 series global launch scheduled for January 15
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi Note 13 series series from Xiaomi launched in China back in September and is on track to debut in India tomorrow but we now also get confirmation for a proper global launch on January 15. Xiaomi will bring at least three of its Redmi Note 13 phones with the teasers showing out the Note 13 Pro and Pro+ and their 200 MP main cameras. Those phones also share the same 6.67-inch OLED displays with 1,220 x 2,712px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and 13 Pro Both phones also bring 4nm chipsets with the Note 13 Pro boasting the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2...
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Samsung teases Galaxy S24 arrival in latest ad
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung finally confirmed it will host the Galaxy Unpacked event for its Galaxy S24 series on January 17 and is now amping up the teaser campaign with a new video ad. The short clip takes a stroll through mobile phone history showing how Samsung phones looked throughout the past four decades. The journey begins in 1988 with a proper brick phone which brought the novelty of making phone calls without being tethered to a wire. We then skip to 1999 with Samsung’s first TV phone which used the digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) standard to broadcast live television signal. The next stop...
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Realme announces new slogan, renewed focus on young customers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme announced a change in its slogan, and it will be “Make it real”. The executive posted an open letter explaining how this year will bring a redefined brand standard across the Realme portfolio. The company will transition from an “opportunity-oriented” to a “brand-oriented” approach, aiming to be a brand that resonates with young users. Realme has been on the market for over five years, and it will not change direction, the letter read. The strategy transition will move from a trendy-based company to a more inclusive and expansive one with long-term investment and...
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Samsung unveils its first flat OLED gaming monitors (32" and 27"), plus 49" curved one
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] CES 2024 kicks off on Tuesday next week and Samsung will be showing off its new OLED monitors at the trade show (among other gadgets, of course). The new models include the ultra wide curved Odyssey OLED G9 and for the first time in the line-up, flat OLED monitors dubbed the G8 and G6. Starting with the big one, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SD) measures a whopping 49”. It has 5,120 x 1,440px resolution with a 32:9 aspect ratio, so it’s like two 16:9 displays side by side (and with no bezel in the middle). Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SD) The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) is a 32” 4K...
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Realme 12 Pro appears on TENAA with a familiar design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Two Realme phones were just certified by TENAA with model numbers RMX3841 and RMX3843. The listings do not have any specs yet but there are images, revealing both phones are quite similar and we believe they are Realme 12 Pro variants. Realme RMX3841 The camera island is clearly inspired by the GT5 Pro with the four shooters in a square formation. However, the seam that goes across the whole back is obviously borrowed from the 11 Pro series, where the devices had some fabric woven inbetween the leather panels. We can see “20X” writing on the back, meaning there should be a...
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Samsung's Galaxy A55 shows off metal frame in official renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We now have a second set of Samsung Galaxy A55 renders that look ever more official than the first. More importantly, these seemingly confirm the design, including the metal frame (note the antenna lines), which is slightly raised around the controls on the right side of the phone - the same design as the recently unveiled Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25. Samsung Galaxy A55 The renders, courtesy of an Android Headlines report flaunt three colors - Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Navy. The phone has Samsung's classic flat back with a simple three-lens camera island...
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Samsung officially schedules Galaxy S24 Unpacked event for January 17
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The wait is finally over – Samsung officially set a date for the Galaxy S24 series launch. The Unpacked event will take place on January 17, where we'll also see the introduction of Galaxy AI. The event will begin at 10 AM Pacific time, which is 1 PM Eastern, 6 PM in London, 7 PM CET, and 11:30 PM in India. This means easternmost countries such as South Korea, China, and Australia will actually get to watch the live stream in the early hours of January 18. Who’s ready for a new era of mobile?! #SamsungUnpacked is going to be epic. Don’t miss out. ❤️ to follow along for a...
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Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] You know a phone is a notch above its peers when it has a Plus annexed to its Pro. That's precisely the Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ - the best of the Spark 20 family in both looks and specs. For starters, the Pro+ has an AMOLED display, even if it shares the 6.78-inch diagonal 1080x2436px resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate with the IPS LCD of the Spark 20 Pro. The other change is the chipset, the Pro+ has a MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate to the Pro's regular Helio G99. What makes the Ultimate better isn't very clear as the CPU and GPU clocks match, but with a name like that it just has to be...
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Samsung confirms January 17 unveiling for the Galaxy S24 family, probably by mistake
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] For a few weeks now we've been hearing through the rumorsphere that Samsung would make the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra official at an event in the US on January 17. And now there's proof of that date from Samsung itself, but this isn't as straightforward as you might think. Samsung Australia has confirmed the date through a post on X, but it's seemingly a hidden post, since you can't see it if you browse the account's timeline. It's dated December 28 in Australia (December 27 pretty much anywhere else), but has only been spotted today. Join Galaxy Unpacked on Jan 18th,...
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Samsung plans to focus on performance, quality, and generative AI in 2024
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It's a new year, so it's a great time to make some New Year's Resolutions. Samsung agrees, and the company has announced its plans through the voices of co-CEO and Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee and co-CEO and President Kyung Kye-hyun, in a joint New Year's message. They have revealed Samsung's strategic priorities for the new year, including the pursuit of "super-gap technologies" to maintain its competitive edge in 2024 and beyond. Samsung wants to strengthen its competitiveness through "technological supremacy and adaptability to future changes". The execs have emphasized a...
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Deal: get a new iPhone 15/15 Plus or save some cash with an iPhone 14/
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone 15 was a watershed moment for the vanilla series – it got a high-resolution camera for the first time, adopted the Dynamic Island from the Pro series (but not the refresh rate) and switched over to USB-C. Even though it’s a 2.0 port for data transfers, it still supports video out.The new 48MP main camera now has 2x in-sensor zoom and produces really good results. A 2x mode can also be used for portraits, which turn out quite nice too (though we like the 1x portraits better).There are a lot of good reasons to jump to the iPhone 15, especially if you have an older iPhone and...
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nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is now available in international markets
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, which was unveiled in China last November and made its global debut a few weeks ago, is now available for purchase in international markets through nubia's global website.The nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has three versions - Sleet, Cyclone, and Snowfall. Sleet is priced at $649/€649 and has 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage onboard, while Cyclone and Snowfall cost $799/€799 and come with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.nubia Red Magic 9 ProThe Red Magic 9 Pro has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC at the helm and boots Android 14-based RedMagic OS 9. It packs a 6.8" 120Hz...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra live photos leak ahead of launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As the Galaxy S24 Unpacked event on January 17 approaches, the intensity of leaks increases. The latest one comes in the form of two leaked live photos of what appears to be the Galaxy S24 Ultra with some sort of gold paint job.Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraTo be frank, we've already seen the Galaxy S24 Ultra in numerous renders and this isn't the first time we've seen it in real-life photos either. However, the images showcase the device in a gold colorway with a matching golden frame. The flat screen and overall design are pretty much confirmed by now too.With all the reports in...
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Samsung Galaxy A23 4G and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) get Android 14-based One UI 6 update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung recently released the Android 14-based One UI 6 stable update for the Galaxy A23 5G, and now the Galaxy A23 4G is getting a taste of Samsung's latest custom Android skin.The update is rolling out for the Galaxy A23 4G with model code SM-A235F in Russia and SM-A235M in Panama with firmware versions A235FXXU4DWL1 and A235MUBU4DWL1, respectively. It comes with the One UI 6 features and the dated November 2023 Android security patch instead of the latest January 2024.The One UI 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) is rolling out in some European countries,...
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My top 5 phones of 2023 - Sagar
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Holidays are over, we have entered the new year, and the smartphone launch season has begun. But before we get out of our vacation mood and get into the groove of reviewing smartphones, we must talk about the phones that impressed us in 2023. My colleagues already talked about theirs, and now it's my turn.I've once again compiled the list of smartphones from the ones I got to use myself here in India, but this time, I included phones that I preferred carrying with me the most when traveling. In that sense, a more apt title for this post could have been "My top travel phones of 2023." So,...
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HyperOS is now rolling out to Indian Xiaomi 13 Pro users as well
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi made a huge announcement back in October by revealing its next-generation Android skin overlay, HyperOS, and it's now slowly replacing the old MIUI. After launching the Xiaomi 14 series with HyperOS pre-installed, the company is now ensuring its older devices are running on the latest software.Shortly after seeding HyperOS to European Xiaomi 13T Pro devices, Indian Xiaomi 13 Pro users are also getting the latest firmware. Indian owners report that the HyperOS 1.0 update is now reaching their Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphones with the latest December 2023 security patch baked in. Here's...
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Huawei's 5nm Kirin 9006C is manufactured by TSMC after all
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei launched a new Qingyuan L450 notebook in early December 2023 for the Chinese market and one of the centerpiece features is the new 5nm Kirin 9006C. This sparked rumors about China's chip manufacturing capabilities and some thought that SMIC has made a big breakthrough by producing advanced 5nm silicon.However, a teardown by Tech Insights put an end to the rumors as they found a TSMC-made chip at the heart of the Qinguyan L450. In fact, the SoC is based on an older, less efficient manufacturing process from 2020, suggesting Huawei is using old TSMC stockpiles of 5nm...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 long-term review
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Samsung Galaxy A72 receives its last major OS update to Android 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has reportedly started seeding One UI 6.0 based on Android 14 to Samsung Galaxy A72 owners in Russia, but as is usually the case, it won't take long for other markets to get the new firmware too.It's important to note that this is the end of the road for the Galaxy A72 as this is the last major OS update it's about to receive. The handset launched back in March 2021 on Android 11, so a midranger getting three major OS versions throughout its lifespan is pretty respectable.Anyway, the firmware version is A725FXXU6EWL4 and surprisingly, it's only 2GB big, but it does include...
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Here's the Oukitel OT8 with an 11" 2K display and 8,800 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oukitel unveiled the OT5 last year and is set to introduce a new tablet this month, dubbed Oukitel OT8. We've received some exclusive information about the OT8, so let's see what's on offer.The Oukitel OT8 will be powered by the Unisoc Tiger T606 SoC, boot Android 13, and have 6GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard. The tablet will pack an 11" 2K display (likely LCD) and an 8,800 mAh battery with 18W charging.The OT8, which will be promoted as "a tablet for fun and education and work," will be 7.8mm thick and weigh 515g. It will also sport two cameras - a 13MP primary unit and an 8MP...
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Deal: pre-order a vivo X100 or X100 Pro from Flipkart or grab a tablet from Amazon's sale
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are two of the most promising camera phones for 2024. The Pro model in particular shines with its 1/0.98” 50MP main sensor, 50MP 100mm periscope and 50MP ultra wide.The vanilla X100 is no slouch either with a 50MP 1/1.49” main, 64MP 70mm periscope and 50MP ultra wide. Both phones are powered by the new Dimensity 9300 and have 6.78” 120Hz LTPO displays. The Pro has a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, the X100 offers a 5,000mAh battery with 120W wired only charging instead.The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are not available in India yet, but...
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Oukitel WP33 Pro has a 22,000 mAh battery and a huge speaker on the back
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The new Oukitel WP33 Pro proudly stands against slimness. And lightweight smartphones. It boasts an absolutely insane 22,000 mAh battery, billed as the largest ever put in a phone. The handset weighs 577.5g, and is 27.2mm thick. Now that's a device that you will never, ever forget you have in your pocket! That is, if you have reinforced pockets, as we're unsure whether normal ones can take something like this without bursting at the seams.The Oukitel WP33 Pro is also very wide at 84 mm, making it, most likely, impossible to hold and operate with one hand by anyone, including NBA players....
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Xiaomi 13T Pro HyperOS update with Android 14 is now widely rolling out in Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is done with MIUI. Back in October, the company's CEO, Lei Jun, officially unveiled the next iteration of the company's skin on top of Android. It's called HyperOS and it will soon be rolling out to a bunch of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices.Today, HyperOS has started widely going out to Xiaomi 13T Pro units in Europe. It arrives over-the-air as a 5.8GB download, so make sure you have enough space for it before you proceed.Xiaomi 13T Pro Hyper OS update with Android 14Once the installation is complete (and fair warning, it does take some time), you will be on...
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Sony Xperia 5 V is now receiving the update to Android 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony sent out the update to Android 14 to the Xperia 1 V, its mainstream sized flagship, back in early November, and for some reason it's taken two additional months for it to reach the company's smaller flagship device, the Xperia 5 V. The mid-range Xperia 10 V got it one week after the 1 V, for comparison.All's well that ends well? Today Sony's official Instagram account announced that Android 14 is finally rolling out to the Xperia 5 V. It was definitely about time.The update brings with it everything Google packed in the Android 14 release, of course. Additionally, you get...
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iPhone 16 Pro renders show minor changes
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone 16 series launch is a long way away but MacRumors has a series of render images based on prototypes of the iPhone 16 Pro (codenamed Diablo) and the iPhone 16 Pro Max (codenamed Lightning). Both devices seem identical to their predecessors with the major changes being the larger screen diagonals and the added capacitive Capture button on the right side below the power button.iPhone 16 Pro is expected to carry a 6.27-inch screen diagonal. The preliminary dimensions of the device are 149.6 x 71.45 x 8.25mm and it is expected to weigh 194 grams. The 16 Pro Max will get a...
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Future Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices may feature new Ironflex tech
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A trademark listing at the Korean Intellectual Property Rights Information Service filed by Samsung reveals a new tech coming to future Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices. Given the timing of the listing, it's probably safe to assume that the Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 coming this August will employ the so-called "Ironflex" tech.Even though there's no description of the technology itself, the listing mentions a "foldable OLED display panel", which is not limited to smartphones but tablets, laptops and smart wearables. So it's safe to assume that it's about foldable screens.And judging by...
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Qualcomm announced Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 with 4.3K resolution per eye support
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset for extended reality headsets today. That would include AR, MR, and VR devices. The platform that will be used by Samsung and Google in their future headsets supports 4.3K resolution for each eye with up to 90 frames per second resolution.The XR2+ Gen arrives with a 15% higher GPU and 20% higher CPU max frequency compared with the regular XR2 Gen 2. The upgraded hardware allows dynamic foveated rendering, space warp, and game super-resolution even in 4K graphics.Qualcomm is using on-device AI that will support 12 or more...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series price for screen, battery replacements in the EU revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is launching the Galaxy S24 series in less than two weeks, and the phones are expected to keep the same price as their predecessors. Today, we learned that repairs and hardware replacement will also cost the same, at least in the EU.According to the same Slovenian repair shop Mobistekla that sent us images of the spare parts yesterday, the official prices aren’t confirmed since the phones haven’t been announced. However, their quotes include original parts, so it is fair to say repairing a broken screen of a Galaxy S24 Ultra will indeed be in the €375 ballpark.Some of the...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series pricing for Italy leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We’ve seen countless leaks for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and the latest one concerns the pricing for all three upcoming flagships for the Italian market. The details were shared by reliable source Roland Quandt and show that the upcoming devices will be slightly less expensive than their predecessors. The new pricing details also fall in line with previous rumors from last week.Galaxy S24 series renders The baseline 8/128GB Galaxy S24 will start at €899 while the 8/256GB version will go for €959. Galaxy S24+ will start with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for €1,149 while its...
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Honor Magic6, Magic6 Pro revealed in all colors for January 11 pre-order
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor is expected to announce the Magic6 flagships next week, and the company finally listed the regular Magic6 and the Magic6 Pro on its online store. The images confirmed the Pro will have a 100X zoom (likely 10x optical and the rest being digital), while the vanilla will have only 50X, and there is no periscope lens in sight on that one.Honor Magic6We can also see that the Magic6 Pro will have a dual selfie camera behind a wide punch hole, while the Magic6 will stick to a single hole for the camera. There are no specs accompanying the listings yet.Honor...
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Upcoming Samsung midranger certified in China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A mysterious new Samsung phone received certification from China’s TENAA agency revealing its key specs. The device bearing the SM-C5560 identifier is believed to launch in China as the Galaxy C55 or Galaxy Y55 and will bring a 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 13MP front-facing cam which is most likely housed in a punch-hole cutout. We also get confirmation of an in-display fingerprint scanner and a microSD card slot for storage expansion.The listing confirms the phone is equipped with an unspecified chipset with a 2.0 GHz clock speed. The phone will be available with...
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Apple Music Classical expands to six markets in Asia, including Japan and China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple Music Classical is now available in six markets in Asia - Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The announcement urges users to “pre-order”, meaning the actual availability of the service will happen at a later stage.Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan: pre-order Apple Music Classical now on the @AppStore. [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] pic.twitter.com/6PVPl02ZHs— Apple Music Classical (@AppleClassical) January 9, 2024 The service is available for free to all Apple Music subscribers but works with a standalone app. It has over 5 million classical tracks in Hi-Res...
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro's India price revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Asus unveiled the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro yesterday at the ongoing CES 2024. The announcement only included the US and European prices of the lineup, but we now know how much the Pro model will cost in India.The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro comes in a single Phantom Black color with two memory options - 16GB/512GB and 24GB/1TB, priced at INR94,999 ($1,140/€1,045) and INR119,999 ($1,440/€1,320), respectively. The 24GB RAM version, called Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition, will come bundled with the ROG AeroActive Cooler X, which will also be available for purchase separately for INR5,999...
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Intel announces new 14th gen Core HX and non-K Core desktop CPUs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Intel has announced a bevy of new chips for desktop and notebook devices at CES 2024 as part of its 14th generation of lineup. The company also announced a new Core U series for thin and light machines.Starting off, there is the new 14th gen flagship HX series, which includes five new chips, lead by the flagship i9-14900HX at the top. These are based on the refreshed Raptor Lake architecture, which is essentially the same as the 13th gen but with higher clock speeds. They also include support for Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. i9-14900HX ...
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Google announces unified Quick Share system for Android in partnership with Samsung
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google unveiled a bunch of new features today at CES. Taking the cake is probably the new Quick Share system, developed in partnership with Samsung. This will replace Google's Nearby Share, introduced in 2020.It's interesting to see Google adopt Samsung's naming for what used to be its own similar service. The new Quick Share is billed as the best of both worlds. Google says it's "integrated the experiences" with Samsung and thus created the best default, built-in option for peer-to-peer content sharing across all types of devices that run Android or Chrome OS.Moreover, the...
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Samsung unveils 3,500 ppi screen for XR headsets
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Today, among many other things, Samsung also unveiled a brand new screen for XR headsets, which features a very interesting technology: OLEDoS, or OLED on Silicon. This is apparently the world's first OLEDoS display with an RGB sub-pixel structure. It's created by applying organic materials onto a silicon wafer.It's 1.03" in diagonal, and square, and the company promises it has a whopping 3,500 ppi. While Samsung hasn't mentioned the resolution, some quick math shows it to be about 2,550 x 2,550. XR headsets would of course use two of these, one per each eye.As this doesn't need a...
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AMD announces new Ryzen 5000 and 8000G series CPU and RX 7600 XT GPU
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] AMD today announced multiple CPU models spanning two generations of sockets, as well as a new graphics card during CES 2024.First is the new Ryzen 8000G series of APU. These are Zen4-based CPU models with integrated graphics. This may seem confusing now since AMD CPUs these days also include integrated graphics but the APU models feature much more powerful graphics that should enable gaming without a dedicated graphics card. Ryzen 7 8700G Ryzen 5 8600G Ryzen 5 8500G Ryzen 3 8300G Core/Thread 8/16 6/12 6/12 4/8 ...
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Lenovo Tab M11 (2024) brings 90Hz display and 4 years of software support
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lenovo’s newest Android tablet is here with the Tab M11 (2024) and it brings an impressive spec sheet for just $180. The Android 13 tablet brings an 11-inch IPS LCD with FHD resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Lenovo also added an 8MP front-facing camera and quad speakers.Tab M11 has a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset with optional LTE connectivity for certain markets that Lenovo did not disclose. You can choose between 4 and 8GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage. If you need more space, there’s a microSD card slot that takes up to 1TB cards. The back houses a single 13MP main cam while the...
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TCL announces NXTPAPER 3.0 display tech
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] TCL unveiled its NXTPAPER tech in 2021, and at the ongoing CES 2024 in Las Vegas, the brand announced NXTPAPER 3.0. TCL says it's optimized for humans and has several enhancements and features designed to promote visual health.The brand also said that NXTPAPER filtered harmful blue light by up to 61% while retaining sharp images, deep contrast, vibrant colors, and natural motion. NXTPAPER 3.0 continues offering these benefits and features "optimized for the senses of sight and touch."That's achieved by incorporating the Circularly Polarized Light (CPL) screen, which simulates the...
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Poco X6 Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Poco X6 Pro is launching in India on January 11, as evidenced by a leaked banner on Flipkart. We received one unit with us right in time for the announcement and we have some early shots to share with you. The phone features three cameras with one dual-LED flash lined up in a square formation.The camera island spans from one end to another, and we can't avoid the visual similarities to the Redmi K70E launched in China in November 2023. The 64 MP main camera of the Poco X6 Pro packs OIS, and we were able to take some photos with it. A far more complete set of camera samples will...
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Samsung announces Premiere 8K and Premiere 5 UST projectors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced new versions of its Premiere 7 and Premiere 9 ultra short-throw projectors, which are successor to the Premiere LSP7T and LSP9T from last year, as well as the Premiere 5 and Premiere 8K. One feature found in all projectors this year is the so-called Lightwarp, which turns any object or surface into an interactive display.Let's start with the Premiere 8K, which is the new king of the Samsung projector hill. As the name suggests, the device supports 8K resolution and can upscale 4K content into 8K natively. It houses a 100W sound 8.2.2-channel sound system with Dolby Atmos...
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Samsung demoes transparent micro LED display
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is having one announcement after another at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. One of the products that were introduced at the expo was a transparent micro LED display that “blurs the boundaries between content and reality”.The panel has a see-through display that allows you to view content and see what is going on behind the screen as well, and there is even a short video to give you a better idea.The product is a result of six years of research and development, said Samsung. The company is currently selling a 110-inch non-transparent microLED TV for $150,000, so even if it is...
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TCL brings 7-strong 50 series of smartphones, including two with NxtPaper displays
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] TCL introduced its new 50 series of smartphones today at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The lineup consists of seven devices, five of them heading to the US market. Two of those will come with Nxtpaper display, which we already saw in the TCL 40 Nxtpaper 5G. The company did not reveal the full specs sheets of the devices, only a limited set of features, but it did confirm they will all have dual speakers.Here's the full list of TCL 50 series phone that will hit the market this year: TCL 50 SE TCL 50 5G TCL 50 XE 5G TCL 50 XE NxtPaper 5G TCL 50 XL 5G TCL 50 XL NxtPaper 5G ...
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TCL announces NxtPaper 14 Pro and Tab 10 NxtPaper 5G tablets
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] TCL likes to unveil at least a few new tablets at CES and this year we got the NxtPaper 14 Pro and Tab 10 NxtPaper 5G. Both tablets feature NxtPaper 3.0 displays, which gain a new polarizing filter and updated DC dimming for a more natural reading experience and less eye strain.NxtPaper 14 ProNxtPaper 14 Pro features a 14-inch IPS LCD with 2,880 x 1,800px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Being a NxtPaper panel, it still features a mate texture but it now gets updated to 700 nits peak brightness. The screen boasts a 16:10 aspect ratio and TCL also added a dedicated NxtPaper button...
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Realme will unveil its periscope camera tech tomorrow
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme has been teasing a new smartphone with a periscope camera for over a week. The brand hasn't revealed the phone's name, but the company has partnered with Qualcomm to unveil "groundbreaking image technologies" and the periscope camera on January 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, USA.realme partners with Qualcomm to unveil groundbreaking image technologies and the much-awaited periscope camera, at Las Vegas 2024 for a media preview event!Stay tuned for an epic debut and more updates. #PeriscopeOver200MPKnow more: [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] pic.twitter.com/mHyIQbBc0s— realme (@realmeIndia) January...
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Nvidia announces new GeForce RTX 40 Super series of graphics cards
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nvidia has announced the updated GeForce RTX 40 Super series of graphics cards, which will be replacing most of their existing non-Super counterparts in the company's lineup.The new series includes the RTX 4080 Super, the RTX 4070 Ti Super, and the RTX 4070 Super. Aside from the RTX 4070 Super, the other two models will be replacing their non-Super versions while the regular RTX 4070 is dropping down in price.The big change with all of these cards is the increase in the CUDA core count. The RTX 4080 Super gets 5.3% additional cores while the RTX 4070 Ti gets a much more...
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Samsung teases Galaxy AI unveiling at Unpacked on January 17 in huge worldwide campaign
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has made the date of its next grand Unpacked event official a few days ago: it's happening on January 17 (in most places - it will be January 18 in Korea, for example, due to time zone differences). This is when the company will unveil its next flagship smartphone family, comprised of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra.Now it's started a huge outdoor teaser ad campaign across the world, and the phones don't feature in it at all. Instead, it's all about "Galaxy AI".Samsung Galaxy AI teaser in LondonWe have recently heard that this Unpacked event would...
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Asus's yearly gaming flagship is always big news, but it doesn't get any bigger than this, or as the case may be - smaller. The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is here and it's more of a conventional smartphone than any of its predecessors. Though there is still a gaming beast living inside it, that much is certain.The ROG Phone 8 packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with a passive cooling system that features a rapid-cooling conductor board with a boron nitride layer. It dissipates heat from the SoC and can be further aided by Asus' AeroActive Cooler.Take a look at the ROG Phone 8 Pro next to...
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Asus ROG Phone 8 unboxing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This is the ROG Phone 8, the slightly lesser member of the just announced duo. What's different is the customizable LEDs on the back, the fact that the 8 goes up to 16 GB of RAM (vs 24 GB on the Pro), and 512 GB of storage (1 TB on the Pro), as well as the retail package.The ROG Phone 8 ships with a 30W charger (65W on the Pro), a case, and a USB cable. There's no AeroActive Cooler X here, whereas the Pro has it in the box.Beyond that, the Asus ROG Phone 8 has the same impressive specs sheet as the ROG Phone 8 Pro. You get the newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the same 6.78-inch...
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Asus ROG Phone 8 arrives with SD 8 Gen 3, telephoto camera and IP68 rating
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Asus wanted to build not just the best gaming phone, but also an overall flagship – the Asus ROG Phone 8 series has been redesigned to be more pleasant to use as a daily driver. There are three versions of the phone (four, actually), though the differences are mostly cosmetic.The new ROG phone is thinner and lighter – it measures 8.9mm and weighs 225g, compared to 10.3mm and 239g for the ROG Phone 7. This comes with a drop in battery capacity to 5,500mAh (500mAh down), but optimized hardware offers nearly the same battery life as last year’s model.The display measures 6.78” like last...
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Realme 12 Pro+ leaks in hands-on video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme 12 series has already been teased extensively with plenty of details regarding its camera setup, among other things. Regarding official info, we believe the Realmi 12 family will launch this month.A new video has now popped up on YouTube detailing a hands-on experience with what we believe will be the top-tier Realme 12 Pro+ model, also known as the RMX3841.You should check out the video for yourself since it features some interesting bits on info here and there, a few color variants with what seems to be faux leather on the back, and a UI overview and tour. We have...
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WhatsApp testing new text formatting options for Android and iOS users
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp introduced text formatting in 2016 and is now testing more formatting options for Android and iOS users enrolled in the beta program.WhatsApp beta users on Android and iOS can use '>' to highlight a part of the message and use '-' or '*' to create bulleted lists. Numbered lists can be made by simply writing a number before the message. The screenshot below shows how it works.These new text formatting options are currently available for Android users with version 2.24.2.9 of the WhatsApp beta app and version 23.21.1.75 for iOS and should hopefully roll out on the stable...
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OnePlus 12 price in India leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus 12's global debut will take place on January 23, following its initial introduction in China last year. Since it's been official in China for a few months, we basically know almost everything about it. Almost, since of course we were missing pricing information for markets outside of China.Today through a premature Amazon listing the mystery is no longer a mystery. The OnePlus 12 is apparently set to be priced at INR 69,999 in India, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.OnePlus 12 price was live on Amazon India for a short while & I managed to grab this screenshot.For the...
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Samsung Galaxy A15 and A25 arrive in Switzerland
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Switzerland introduced today the Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 smartphones to the local audience. This is the next step of the rollout of the affordable duo in Europe, with the Galaxy A25 previously hitting Germany and France.The Galaxy A15 has two versions that are different only in their chipset and cellular connectivity. The LTE version is powered by a Helio G99, while the 5G model has a Dimensity 6100+ chipset. The rest of the specs are identical - a 6.5” Super AMOLED, 50 MP main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery.Samsung is selling the phone in all three colors - Black,...
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Samsung's $50 promo for Galaxy S24 pre-orders is still going
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The January 17 Galaxy S24 Unpacked event is fast approaching, and Samsung US is taking reservations for the upcoming trio. No, it hasn’t revealed any specs officially (other than its plan to focus on performance, quality and generative AI), this is just an early bird promo. And it’s basically a tradition at this point – it did it for the S21 series, then the S22 series and the S23 series.The idea is pretty simple – fill in this form with your name, email and (optionally) phone number and you will get $50 Samsung Credit when the Galaxy S24 trio launches. Note: the credit can't be applied...
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Honor X9b's India launch teased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor made a comeback to India last September with the Honor 90's launch after a three-year hiatus, and it will introduce a new smartphone in India as Honor India's (aka HTech) CEO Madhav Sheth took to X to tease the upcoming smartphone.Sheth didn't mention the smartphone's name, but the design suggests it's the X9b unveiled last October. Honor says the phone will "redefine what you can expect from a durable and reliable smartphone."Guess the phone! Join me for an exclusive firsthand experience. The one with the most reposts and tagged friends wins it. pic.twitter.com/7i0mDrGJ4Q—...
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Motorola brings Razr 40 Ultra and Edge 40 Neo in Peach Fuzz to India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The partnership between Motorola and Pantone brought us the Razr 40 Ultra and Edge 40 Neo in Peach Fuzz color, which is Color of the Year 2024. Both the foldable and the midranger have a “velvety gentle peach hue” on the back panel with a vegan leather finish.Today, the maker announced both variants are available in India without a change in the retail price.Motorola Razr 40 Ultra • Edge 40 NeoMotorola is offering the Razr 40 Ultra with only one memory combo in the Asian country – 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It is currently priced at INR 69,990 ($845) and can be purchased...
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Oppo Reno11 series arrives in India, starting at INR 29,999
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Reno11 series arrived in India as the latest midrange option from the brand. These global variants feature some differences from the previously announced Reno11 series in China.Oppo Reno11 and Reno11 ProReno11 and Reno11 Pro share 6.7-inch OLEDs with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Pro model is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset and comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage while the vanilla version uses Dimensity 7050 paired with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage.Reno11 key specs Both phones boot ColorOS...
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NordVPN introduces its own eSIM service called Saily
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The people behind NordVPN are launching a global eSIM service, called Saily. It will provide eSIMs to all users without the limitation of their own carrier, provided their smartphones support the feature.The service is still in beta and you can sign up for early access. The app will be officially launched later this year.According to Vykintas Maknickas, Head of product strategy at Nord Security, Saily will ensure users don't need to use public Wi-Fi networks that they are not comfortable with. Customers will be able to choose from "hundreds of countries and dozens of plans" to get...
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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G's Android 14-based One UI 6 update reaches Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G received the Android 14-based One UI 6 update in India last November and the US a few days ago. Now, the update's rollout for the Galaxy A14 5G has expanded to Europe.The One UI 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has firmware version A146PXXU5CWL7 and requires a download of about 1.7GB. It likely comes with the December 2023 Android security patch instead of January 2024. Moreover, not all features Samsung mentioned in the changelog are available. Auto Blocker is one of the features not included.That said, if you live in Europe and are yet to receive...
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Nothing Phone (2) will get much cheaper in India on January 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you're in India and have been craving a Nothing Phone (2) but found its usual price too high, this will definitely be of interest to you. On January 14, as part of its Republic Day 2024 sale on Flipkart, Nothing will make its flagship device cheaper.The version with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will be available for INR 34,999 during the sale period. This includes a INR 3,000 additional discount on exchange of eligible devices during the limited-time offer, and also includes a special INR 2,000 discount for customers using ICICI Bank cards.The phone went for INR 35,999 in...
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Samsung Galaxy M14, F14, M04, and F04 get cheaper in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has made four budget devices cheaper in India. We're talking about the Galaxy M14, Galaxy F14, Galaxy M04, and Galaxy F04. We're assuming this means their successors might be launching soon, but if you don't care about that, you can now grab these for better prices than before.[#InlinePriceWidget, 12160, 1#]Let's start with the M14. It launched last March for INR 13,490 in its iteration with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This is now INR 12,490. A similar INR 1,000 price cut applies to the version with 6GB of RAM, which is down to INR 13,990 from INR...
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Leaked Sony DualSense V2 controller has more than twice the battery life
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A DualSense V2 controller from Sony just popped up on Best Buy's official Canadian branch with product images and specs. And although the images reveal zero change in the design, the specs show a massive improvement in battery life.Sony DualSense V2 controllerAs per the specs listed, the DualSense V2 has 12 hours of autonomy, compared to the 5-hour battery life on the current generation DualSense controllers.The rest of the feature set remains unchanged - built-in mic, haptic triggers, headphone jack, touchpad, the whole lot. The controller's price is listed as CAD 90,...
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Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is official with sporty look
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor announced its partnership with Porsche Design last month and today we see the first product to come out of it. The special Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is a sportier take on the feather-light high-end foldable.The Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design shares the hardware of the Magic V2 but it only comes in the top trim with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The exterior is vastly different, though. The Porsche Design V2 comes in the iconic Porsche Agate Grey and the body incorporates Porsche's signature "Flyline" - the way the company cars' roofline is sloping downward to the...
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BMW i5's AirConsole gaming review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Cars are getting smarter and smarter these days - large touchscreens, capable chipsets, more and more cameras - they even have batteries now. See where we're going? Cars, electric ones in particular, are becoming more and more like smartphones.And as that's happening, they've also become better and better integrated with our smartphones than ever before. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have gone wireless and expand your phone of choice to your car's main screen. BMW is going even further with AirConsole.AirConsole is an integrated gaming platform that lives on the BMW i5 M60's...
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Honor Magic6 series debut with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 1TB storage and 180MP periscope
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor’s flagship smartphones for 2024 are all about pushing the envelope in terms of hardware. Honor Magic6 and Magic6 Pro feature Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, vivid LTPO OLED displays and impressive triple cameras headlined by a 180MP periscope on the Pro variant.Magic6 and 6 Pro are equipped with 6.8-inch curved LTPO AMOLEDs with 1,264 x 2,800px resolution and a variable 1-120Hz refresh rate. Honor is touting 1,800 nits of peak brightness in auto mode and up to a whopping 5,000 (five-thousand!) nits of local peak brightness for HDR content.Honor Magic6 and...
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Poco M6 Pro (4G) in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Say hi to the just-announced Poco M6 Pro - a slightly different phone from the previously announced Poco M6 Pro 5G, which launched back in the summer.What's key here is that the Poco M6 Pro is a 4G-only device. That's because it's powered by theHelio G99 chipset, which in this case has been tuned specially for Xiaomi and is called the Helio G99 Ultra.The Poco M6 Pro ships in a well-stocked package with a 67W charger, a USB cable, and a case.Where the 4G-only Poco M6 Pro shines over its 5G-ready counterpart is in the display - the new phone has an AMOLED panel with 120Hz...
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Best Buy US drops Pixel Watch 2 price to $300, original Pixel Watch is down to $200
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google acquired Fitbit in early 2021 and launched its first smartwatch the following year and the sequel the year after that. Now both are available with a discount from Best Buy.The Google Pixel Watch 2 features a new(er) chipset that improves battery life – having to charge too often is always a pain point for smartwatches. It also adds skin temperature and skin conductance sensors.The watch is available with a $50 discount. This puts the Wi-Fi version at $300, while the version with LTE connectivity is $350. Google...
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Poco X6 and X6 Pro debut with updated chipsets, 67W charging and longer software support
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Poco just capped off its latest launch event where we got the newest members in the Poco X-series. Poco X6 looks identical to the Redmi Note 13 Pro but switches up the 200MP main cam for a 64MP shooter. It’s also equipped with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip which is a pretty big leap compared to last year’s Poco X5 and its Snapdragon 695.Poco X6 Pro is a rebrand of the Redmi K70E and opts for MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset and slower 67W charging instead of the 90W speeds on the K70E.Both Poco X6 phones get 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with 1,220 x 2,712px resolution,...
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Samsung Galaxy A35 pops up on Geekbench with Exynos 1380
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Galaxy A35 appeared in renders two months ago, and today, the smartphone was spotted on Geekbench. The device will have an Exynos 1380 chipset and a 6 GB RAM option, as revealed by the scorecard.The SM-A356U device scored 697 for a single core and 2,332 for multiple cores, which is an underwhelming result compared with another Galaxy A device that has the same chipset. The obvious explanation is we are looking at an early prototype, and raw performance will be improved by the time the phone is launched.Geekbench rarely mentions the chipset but we know it is the Exynos 1380...
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Nokia secures a deal with US federal government for 5G-ready solutions
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nokia announced the establishment of Nokia Federal Solutions – a sub-division that will work closely with the United States federal government to provide critical technology and services to various agencies.The NFS will provide solutions to the unique requirements of the United States, including IP Routing, Optical Networking, Microwave, 5G, Private Wireless and Tactical Private Wireless technology.Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said this step is important for the company's future in defense business.Mike Loomis was appointed as the president of Nokia...
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iQOO Neo9 Pro's India launch date revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] iQOO has been teasing the iQOO Neo9 Pro in India since earlier this month, and today, the brand announced that the Neo9 Pro will launch in India on February 22.Mark your calendars! ???? #iQOONeo9Pro, featuring an elegant dual-tone leather design, is arriving in style on 22nd Feb 2024. Brace yourself for the thrilling release @[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]zonIN & [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Now - [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] #iQOO #PowerToWin #iQOONeo9Pro pic.twitter.com/rkqQP51bov— iQOO India (@IqooInd) January 16, 2024 The iQOO Neo9 Pro, which will be sold in India through Amazon.in and iQOO's official website,...
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Realme 12 Pro series' launch date announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme set up an event page for the Realme 12 Pro series on its official website last week, suggesting the lineup would launch this month without revealing the date, which we now know is January 29.The Realme 12 Pro series will be unveiled on January 29 in India at noon local time. Realme hasn't revealed how many smartphones are included in the series, but it likely consists of the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+.Last week, the brand revealed the design of what's likely the Pro+ model. Realme partnered with luxury watch design master Ollivier Saveo to design the lineup, which...
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Galaxy Watch4, Watch5, and Watch6 finally get blood pressure and ECG support in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following approval by India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Samsung's Galaxy Watch4, Watch5, and Watch6 models (including the Pro and Classic ones) can now finally, for the first time, measure your blood pressure and take an ECG in India.For this, you need Samsung Health Monitor installed on both your watch and your phone - which has to be a Samsung running Android 9.0 or later because why not gatekeep features when you can gatekeep features, right?Anyway, there are calibration steps involved before you take a blood pressure measurement - you are actually required...
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro review
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Galaxy S24 series pre-order benefits in Europe outed along with exclusive colors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's big unveiling event for the Galaxy S24 family is taking place this Wednesday, on January 17. So now, with mere hours to go, the last-minute leaks are starting to pour in. This one right here seems to have originated Samsung's Austrian arm - someone sharing a screenshot of its internal systems.This lets us know that, as a pre-order promo, in Austria (and presumably in a lot of other EU or at least Western European countries), you will get a storage bump for free. So if you buy the 128GB model, you'll get the one with 256GB instead. And so on - pay for 256GB, get 512GB. It even...
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OnePlus 12R in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following on the heels of the flagship, we also have the OnePlus 12R with us here today. Both phones will be launching next week on January 23.The OnePlus 12R follows a similar design language as the flagship device but with fewer intricate details. The back of the phone has the same circular ring for the camera lenses arranged in a grid but with a flatter design and a ridged edge, once again invoking watch design.The model we have at hand features a glossy blue finish but OnePlus has also shown off a matte black variant with a slate-like finish.Not much can be...
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Samsung Galaxy C55 and Galaxy F55 get rubber stamped by the Wi-Fi Alliance
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A few days ago TENAA certified the Samsung SM-C5560, which will likely be sold as the Galaxy C55. Now the Wi-Fi Alliance has issued a certificate for this same model number, indicating that a global launch is near. It’s not just that, the SM-E555B/DS was also certified, this one should be the Galaxy F55.Both phones support dual-band Wi-Fi 6, which has been the standard for a while now (Wi-Fi 7 is too new to debut on a mid-ranger). The Galaxy F55 will likely be a localized version of the Galaxy M55. A few months ago the M55 was spotted running Geekbench with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and 8GB...
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OnePlus 12 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus 12 series is arriving next week and we have the devices in for review today, starting with the flagship OnePlus 12.The main attractions this year are the upgraded camera system and the latest generation Snapdragon chipset. On the camera front we have a new fourth-generation Hasselblad camera system consisting of a triple camera setup, including a 3x periscope telephoto.The phone is powered by powerful new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It is aided by the Pixelworks X7 image processor for upsampling the image and rendering it at a higher resolution and frame...
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Redmi Watch 4, Redmi Buds 5 Pro and Buds 5 go global
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Originally launched in November, the new Redmi watch and Buds have made their way to international markets. These are more affordable than their Xiaomi counterparts, but are still quite capable.The Redmi Watch 4 is the largest square Redmi watch that we’ve seen yet with a 1.97” AMOLED display (450 x 390px) and is the first with a stainless steel crown, though the chassis is made out of aluminum alloy. Note that the new model also comes with a new quick release mechanism for the straps.Redmi Watch 4The Redmi Watch 4 has built-in GPS, a heart rate plus SpO2 sensor and is...
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Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 13 4G announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi kicked off its global rollout for the Redmi Note 13 series today by bringing its 5G capable Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro and Note 13Pro+ but we also got a pair of more affordable Redmi Note 13 4G models.Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G and Note 13 4GRedmi Note 13 Pro 4G features а Helio G99 chipset while the Note 13 4G is equipped with Snapdragon 685. The Pro model gets 8/12GB RAM and 256/512GB storage while Note 13 features 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage.Both phones feature 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screens with FHD+ resolution and in-display fingerprint scanners. The Pro model gets...
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series begin international rollout
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 13 series in China, and over three months later, the 5G-enabled lineup reached its first international market, which was India. Now, the trio is finally going global with a promise to be HyperOS ready, meaning they are launching with MIUI out of the box, but the new interface should arrive with an update soon.Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 • Redmi Note 13 Pro • Redmi Note 13 Pro+The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ comes with a 200 MP camera, 120W fast charging, and an IP68 rating against dust and water ingress. The 12/256 GB version is priced at €450 in Europe, but...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series to get 7 years of software updates
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expected to announce 7 years of software updates for the Galaxy S24 lineup, according to the latest leak. The company's Galaxy AI that is coming with the S24 flagships might command a subscription fee in the future, though.The leak also included more images of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, including camera info.Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra camera specsThe new images shed more details about the camera update of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. If the images are the real deal, we are looking at a 2x increase of the “optical quality zoom,” which...
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iPhone 16 and 16 Plus tipped to get 8GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6E
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple may up the RAM on its baseline iPhone 16 models this year according to analyst Jeff Pu. The new info comes from Pu’s research note for Haitong International Securities and details that all iPhone 16 series models, including the Pro versions, will feature 8GB RAM. This is a notable step up for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus as their predecessors still use 6GB RAM. In addition, the non-Pro iPhone 16 models will gain faster Wi-Fi 6E connectivity support, another feature already present on the iPhone 15 Pro models.Switching focus to the iPhone 16 Pro models, Pu suggests that Apple will...
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Realme to introduce Note product line soon, Note 1 to come with a 108 MP camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme teased a brand-new product line that will be called Note. Later, a leak revealed that the Realme Note 1 is on its way to compete with the Infinix Note 30 and Redmi Note 13, which have an OLED screen and big battery with fast charging.The Realme Note 1 is expected to launch in January 2024, and the front panel will be a 6.67” OLED with Full HD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. It will also have an under-display fingerprint scanner and a 16 MP front-facing camera.Speaking of cameras, there will be three on the back – 108 MP + 8MP + 2 MP, and the whole device will be...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] At the halfway point of the first month of 2024, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra keeps leading our trending chart. The upcoming flaghsip will inevitably reach even higher popularity next week, when it finally goes official. Newly announced Poco X6 Pro was the second most popular phone in our database this week, pushing the Redmi Note 13 Pro down to third.Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is fourth now, but the duo will make its global debut later today so they might also get a boost of popularity in week 3.The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is down to fifth, ahead of the Galaxy A54 and another new face -...
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Oppo Find X7 Ultra and Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro are official, Week 2 in review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Welcome to the end of the second week of 2024. The Poco X6 and X6 Pro arrived with 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with 1,220 x 2,712px resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness. They also share the same 16MP front-facing camera housed inside a punch-hole cutout and in-display fingerprint scanners - a first for Poco smartphones.Poco X6 Pro boots Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 while X6 will launch with MIIUI 14, but is promised to get updated to HyperOS soon. Poco promises 3 Android updates a 4 years of security patches for both X6 models. Poco X6 Pro features...
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Oppo Find X7 Ultra in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Find X7 Ultra unveiled a few days ago has landed at our office for review. But before we put this 2024 Oppo flagship through our review gauntlet, let's take a quick look at what it offers.The Oppo Find X7 Ultra comes in Tailored Black, Ocean Blue, and Sepia Brown colors, and it's the blue version we received for review. Its retail box includes a protective case, charging cable, 100W power adapter, a SIM ejector tool, and the usual paperwork.The Oppo Find X7 Ultra is built around a 120Hz 1,440p 6.82" LTPO AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The display has a...
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Weekly poll: can the Asus ROG Phone 8 find a place in your pocket?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The new Asus ROG Phone 8 is very much still a gaming phone, but this time around Asus designed it with everyday usability in mind. It’s smaller and lighter than before and has a proper IP68 dust and water resistance rating (vs. IP54 on last year’s model).Bigger changes include a 32MP 3x telephoto camera and improved stabilization for the main cam (Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0). There is now wireless charging too (15W), though the battery capacity was reduced slightly (at 5,500mAh it’s not small by any means).As a gaming phone, it will make use of the new variable refresh rate...
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YouTube and Spotify will not offer native apps for Apple Vision Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Netflix app will not work on the upcoming Apple Vision Pro, and now Bloomberg reports YouTube and Spotify also have no plans on delivering apps for the augmented reality headset.None of these services will launch a dedicated visionOS app, and their iPad apps are also not going to be enabled for the $3,500 VR headset. The services will still be accessible through its browser, but obviously the experience will be rather different.The Vision Pro is up for pre-order starting today with deliveries scheduled for February 2. And while the YouTube has a dedicated app for Meta Quest,...
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iPhone 16 Capture button rumored to bring zoom control
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is rumored to bring a new Capture button on its iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max which we saw in leaked renders earlier this month. Now, The Information is reporting that Apple is testing the Capture button across the entire iPhone 16 range including the baseline iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus and we also get some more details on its additional functions.iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max renders (Capture button circled in red)The Capture button will be a physical button located on the lower right-hand side of the new iPhone 16 devices and will allow for instant image capture and...
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Canalys: Smartphone market in India rebounds in Q4, posts 20% YoY increase
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Canalys revealed the smartphone market in India had a year-on-year growth for the first time in five quarters during Q4 2023. Vendors saw a 20% increase in shipments between October and December, helping push sales for the full year to a slight 2% decline compared to 2022.The total shipments in 2023 were 148.6 million units, 38.9 million of them during Q4.Samsung kept the top position, but competition remained tight, with Xiaomi and vivo closely following in second and third, just 2 percentage points behind.According to the analysts stronger offline presence helped the ...
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Samsung Galaxy A13 4G receives Android 14-based One UI 6 update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G received the Android 14-based One UI 6 update last month, which is now rolling out for the 4G version.The One UI 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy A13 4G has firmware version A135NKSU5DWL5. It's seeding in South Korea, and the rollout should expand to other markets soon.Samsung Galaxy A13 4GIf you live in Korea and are yet to receive One UI 6 on your Samsung Galaxy A13 4G, you can check for the update manually by navigating to its Settings > Software update menu.The Samsung Galaxy A13 4G was launched in March 2022 with Android 12 and received...
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Xiaomi Mix Flip gets certified in China with support for satellite connectivity
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back in September of last year we first heard that Xiaomi was working on a flip-style foldable to complement the Mix Fold line in its portfolio. This was to be called Xiaomi Mix Flip, and it was rumored to arrive alongside the Mix Fold 4 at some point later this year.Today, the Mix Flip has been certified in China by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The certification reveals what might be a surprising fact: the Mix Flip will have support for satellite connectivity.The fact that it's going to be running Android is also confirmed, as is its 5G support, but...
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Samsung Galaxy AI is coming to these older devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra - all three models bursting at the seams with AI. Galaxy AI, in fact. They will be running Android 14 of course, with One UI 6.1 on top - unlike any other Samsung device so far (they're all on One UI 6 tops).So, if you have an older Samsung, you may be wondering whether your device will at some point get some of those AI features. Good news: the answer is yes. "Many" of them, according to Samsung itself.The models that will, at least initially, get these AI features, are the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+,...
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Tecno's foldable, the Phantom V2 Fold, pops up on Geekbench, revealing key specs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno's second-generation foldable, the Phantom V2 Fold, is expected to arrive in Q1 this year and its likely debut is during this year's MWC 2024 in Barcelona. Ahead of the announcement, the handset stopped by Geekbench, revealing some of its specs.If you are familiar with Geekbench's listings, you probably know the bits they reveal. For instance, the sheet suggests the upcoming Phantom V2 Fold will run on the MediaTek Dimenisity 9000+ chip. That's the same chip inside the original Phantom V Fold.The unit tested has 12GB of RAM and runs on Android 14, but those likely aren't...
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HarmonyOS Next gets closer to prime time, video shows off the new UI design language
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] HarmonyOS Next is getting closer to release – Huawei just posted an introduction video that highlights some of the changes to the UI design language. It’s trying to break away from the drab flat design and add back dimensionality with concepts like “Spatial,” “Vivid Color” and “Immersive.”This version of HarmonyOS is dubbed “Star River” edition, although some online translation services render the name as “Galaxy” edition. We’ll stick with “Star River” to avoid confusion.HarmonyOS Next will drop Android support in China, so local developers are busy porting over their apps to...
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Samsung posts official hands-on videos detailing Galaxy S24 series’ AI features
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung demoed a ton of new AI capabilities on stage at yesterday’s Galaxy Unpacked event as part of its Galaxy AI suite on the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung Newsroom now shared a series of videos covering all of the new Galaxy AI features in more detail.Live Translate is offers two-way, real-time voice translations in 13 languages directly from the Samsung Phone app. Live Translate supports Chinese, English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Thai, and Vietnamese languages and Samsung is promising additional languages in future software updates....
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Realme 12 Pro+ new color, more camera specs revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme updated its landing page for the 12 Pro announcement on January 29, revealing one more color option of the upcoming phone.The 12 Pro+ will have a cream version with golden trims around the camera island and the body, and it will also have a "polished sunburst dial."Realme 12 Pro colorsThe company also revealed some more camera specifications by trying to draw comparisons between its upper midranger and the just-announced Samsung Galaxy S24 series. According to the company X account, it will have not 100x but 120x zoom, a 64 MP sensor for the telephoto camera with a...
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The Galaxy S24 Ultra's 4K 120fps and 8K zoom video are a very big deal
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There's a lot to uncover from Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra launch. The sensor sizes, the camera samples, and now some interesting camera details.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a surprisingly capable videography phone. It can capture both 4K at 120fps and 8K video from its 5x zoom camera. Those two abilities alone make the Galaxy S24 Ultra one of the best phones for video - shooting 4K at 120fps isn't meant for extremely fast playback but rather for extremely smooth slow motion - capture in 4K at 120fps and then slow down the video four times and run it at 30fps. Shooting at 5x in 8K gives...
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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A25 5G debut in the US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A25 5G, unveiled last month, are now available in the US.The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G comes in a single 8GB/128GB configuration with two color options - Blue Black and Light Blue. It's available for purchase from Samsung's US website for $200 and on Amazon for $220.[#InlinePriceWidget, 12638, 1#]The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G comes in a single Blue Black color with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and it's on sale for $300 through Samsung's US website and Amazon.[#InlinePriceWidget, 12555, 1#]The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is powered by the Dimensity...
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Google introduces Circle to Search on Android
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google has been experimenting with ways to search on smartphones since the dawn of Android and the latest attempt involves drawing circles. Circle to Search allows users to draw a circle around information on their device screen to search for the highlighted item. While the feature is officially called Circle to Search, you can also highlight text and scribble on items instead of drawing oval shapes to trigger the new search option.Circle to Search works anywhere on your device but you’ll have to long press the home button or the navigation bar for those using gestures to activate the...
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Apple is now selling Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 without blood oxygen feature in US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple officially confirmed it will disable the blood oxygen tracking on its Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 smartwatches in the United States. The change only applies to new sales - those watches will not be able to measure SpO2 until the legal battle is over between Cupertino and medical technology company Masimo.Current units on the market, including those that are already shipped to third-party retailers, will continue functioning as before. Users outside the United States will remain unaffected as well.Apple Watch Series 9Disabling the SpO2 sensor is one way for Apple to continue...
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The Galaxy S24 series enables Super HDR and more for Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, WhatsApp
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung launched the AI-focused Galaxy S24 series yesterday and a lot of the presentation was taken up by camera features. Many of those features are now available directly through social networking apps – this means you don’t have to snap a photo with the Samsung camera app then switch over to Instagram and dig it out of the gallery, you can just use Instagram’s camera.This works with not just Instagram, Samsung worked with WhatsApp, TikTok and Snapchat to enable the advanced image processing of the S24 series. This continues work that started back with the S22 series when computational...
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Realme Note 50 set to launch on January 23, detailed specs emerge
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme is gearing up to launch a new Note smartphone lineup and the first device in the series will be called Realme Note 50. Realme Philippines is now teasing the Note 50 which will be announced on January 23. Luckily, a detailed specs sheet leaked ahead of the launch filling us in on all the key details for the upcoming phone.First in the series. First in the world. ????This is the realme Note 50. Don’t miss out as we introduce the #LongLastingValueCompanion to the world for the first time! ✨Take note of the price reveal next Tuesday, 01.23.24 at 12NN. ????️ pic.twitter.com/t7MWNM5cPr— realme...
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Galaxy S24's Always-On Display wallpaper not coming to older models
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 phones yesterday, which come with One UI 6.1 out of the box. The new interface lets you have your home screen wallpaper on the lock screen when the Always-On Display feature is turned on.According to insiders who spoke to SamMobile, the feature will remain exclusive to the S24 series for now. Older Galaxy devices have less efficient displays so enabling the feature would impact the battery life too hard.Always On Display was never a battery-friendly feature to begin with. Still, Samsung stated the panels on the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy...
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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra's India prices revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra yesterday at its Galaxy Unpacked event in the US. The Korean conglomerate also revealed the pricing of this lineup for the US, the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia. We didn't have India pricing for this trio yesterday, but we now know how much the Galaxy S24 series will cost in the world's second-largest smartphone market.The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ will come in 256GB and 512GB storage options, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra will also have a 1TB model. You can check the table below for the pricing...
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GPU security flaw exposes AI data of millions of iPhones, MacBooks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A GPU security flaw has been discoeverd in certain iPhones and Macbooks by Trail of Bits. According to the researchers, millions of Apple iPhones and MacBooks, along with devices with AMD or Qualcomm chips, are affected.The issue, called LeftoverLocals, is with GPU memory that stores AI data, which uses the graphics unit rather than the SoC. The vulnerability allows hackers to extract personal information that is easily accessible on the local memory of the GPU.Apple confirmed it is aware of the problem and has already issed patches for devices with the M3 and A17 Bionic chip, but...
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Samsung teases Galaxy Ring
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] At the end of its huge Unpacked event that took place mere hours ago, Samsung teased the next big thing - the Galaxy Ring. Yes, it's a smart ring, and it looks just like a smart ring from the teaser. See for yourself: The Galaxy Ring will bring Samsung's "cutting edge" health innovations to a brand new form factor. It will be a "powerful and accessible health and wellness device, here to change the shape of future health like only Samsung can". That's the quote from the stage, make of it what you wish.The ring is circular and black, at least in the iteration that was...
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Oppo Find X7 Ultra battery life test
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We've been testing the Oppo Find X7 Ultra at the office and have now completed its battery life test. We're not done with the review but we thought we'd share the endurance numbers while we're working on the rest of the tests.The Oppo Find X7 Ultra has the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which is built on a supposedly more efficient 4nm node than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and the chip is mated to a sizeable 5,000mAh battery. It would've been even better if the battery was a 5,400mAh unit as on the OnePlus 12, but the Find X7 Ultra is hefty enough (221g), so perhaps the selected capacity is a...
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Galaxy S24 series' early benchmarks show Exynos 2400 matches Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With all the excitement following the Galaxy S24 seris launch, it’s time to check out some early benchmark tests. YouTuber NL Tech posted a detailed video of all three Galaxy S24 series phones going head to head in the most popular benchmarking apps - Geekbench 6, AnTuTu and 3DMark. The S24 and S24+ models are equipped with the Exynos 2400 chip while the S24 Ultra is rocking a slightly overclocked “for Galaxy” version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.It’s important to note that all three phones are running pre-release firmware, so their scores will likely differ from the consumer-ready...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There will be no prizes for guessing which was the most popular phone in our database this week. After topping the trending chart since the start of the year, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra opened up a huge gap at the top now that it's finally official and available for pre-order. Compared to its closest followers it has twice and three times the interest, respectively.[#InlinePriceWidget, 12771, 1#]The vanilla Galaxy S24 took second, while the S24+, despite making more sense than many of its predecessors had to settle for seventh.The Redmi Note 13 Pro takes the last podium spot,...
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Two more Realme Note phones coming this year, target is 10M sales of the series in 2024
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme Note 50 is on its way, and it will not be alone. The company has big plans for the series with three phones coming by the end of the year and a sales goal of 10 million units. Francis Wong, CEO of Realme Europe and Global Marketing Director revealed the ambitious plans and shed some more light on the availability of the company's new series.The first Realme Note smartphone will be launched in the Philippines on January 23, and there will be two more joining it in the next couple of months.Realme's Note lineup will be plugging the sub-$100/€100 hole in the company's...
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Galaxy S24 series arrive with huge focus on AI - Week 3 in review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We can officially call the past seven days 'Galaxy week'. Samsung dominated the headlines with the Galaxy S24 series announcement, despite rumors and leaks spoiling most of the surprises.Naturally, the Galaxy S24 Ultra outshone the Galaxy S24 and S24+ thanks to its new 5x camera, Titanium frame and new Corning glass, and, well, the fact that it's Samsung's biggest flagship of the year.AI was front and center at the announcement - the new Galaxies enable a myriad of AI-powered features. Circle to Search is a gesture-driven feature made in collaboration with Google - you long-press on...
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Redmi Note 13 4G in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi commenced its Redmi Note 13 series global rollout last week and also announced a pair of Note 13 4G models. Redmi Note 13 4G is the most affordable entry in the series and is the latest device to make its way to the office.Based on the spec sheet, the chipset is the only difference between the Note 13 4G and its 5G counterpart but let’s see what else we've got here.Our Note 13 4G review unit comes in the Midnight Black color which features a mirror-like glossy finish on the back. It looked clean right out of the box but it was quickly smudged by fingerprints as we were...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 pre-orders start in the US, Galaxy A25 and A15 5G too
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This week’s Unpacked event brought Samsung’s latest flagships – the Galaxy S24 trio. You can check out our hands-on review for an introduction to the new features and hardware upgrades. And if you’re curious what all those AI features are all about, watch these videos.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a rethink on how the long telephoto lens should work – instead of a fixed 10x lens, Samsung went for 5x magnification and a high resolution 50MP sensor that offers high quality zoom between 5x and 10x. And more, it enables 8K video recording and 4K @ 120fps from the tele camera. ...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series hot take
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Galaxy S24 series is here and it marks the most imporant announcement of the year so far. Samsung purposefully pushed the series' announcement two weeks earlier than the S23's and they'll ship nearly a month earlier than their predecessors. That gives Samsung plenty of time to establish some market dominance and give Apple's iPhone 15 series a proper fight.The Galaxy S series has become somewhat of a tame affair in these last few years but that's the norm when you have a mature market. Still, there are some noteworthy aspects of the Galaxy S24 series - this is our hot...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 pre-orders are now live in the UK, Galaxy A25 tags along
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This week’s unpacked event brought Samsung’s latest flagships – the Galaxy S24 trio. You can check out our hands-on review for an introduction to the new features and hardware upgrades. And if you’re curious what all those AI features are all about, watch these videos.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a rethink on how the long telephoto lens should work – instead of a fixed 10x lens, Samsung went for 5x magnification and a high resolution 50MP sensor that offers high quality zoom between 5x and 10x. And more, it enables 8K video recording and 4K @ 120fps from the tele camera. ...
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Weekly poll: which of the Galaxy S24 trio will you get or will you pass?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The new Samsung Galaxy S24 series has three phones and it feels like it has three tiers too – Ultra, Plus and basic. With pre-orders starting up and shipping a couple of weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about whether one of these three is the right phone for you and which one. We have a hands-on review to help you decide.Galaxy S24 • Galaxy S24+ • Galaxy S24 UltraBack to the tiers. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is an all-out flagship. It will exclusively use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset globally. It has a new titanium frame and new Gorilla Glass Armor. It...
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Pixel feature drop brings circle to search, magic compose and body tem
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google rolled out its first Pixel feature drop for the year and it brings a trio of coveted features for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro as well as some of Google’s older devices, smartwatches and tablet.Circle to search which was announced during the Galaxy S24 series launch is officially confirmed to arrive to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro on January 31. The feature allows you to search for information on your screen by holding down the home button/nav bar and circling, scribbling or highlighting information without having to leave your screen.Magic Compose is making its grand appearance inside the...
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Apple Music Classical offically launches in six Asian markets
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple Music Classical app reached six markets in Asia earlier this month – Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Back then it urged users to “pre-order,” and today, two weeks after the initial launch, the service is finally available.Welcome to Apple Music Classical, Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. What is the first thing you are going to listen to? [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] pic.twitter.com/rOjuXWYDY3— Apple Music Classical (@AppleClassical) January 23, 2024 The service is free for all Apple Music subscribers but also works with a standalone app. It...
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Meizu 21 Pro incoming next month with a triple 50 MP camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Meizu 21 arrived in late 2023, but we never saw a Pro variant on stage. Reports from China suggested the Meizu 21 Pro will arrive in February and revealed some key features of the new phone.The company, owned by automaker Geely, will bring a device with revamped cameras, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.Meizu 21The source claimed the main camera will have a 50 MP sensor. There will also be a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and there should also be a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and periscope lens. For comparison, the regular Meizu 21 is sold with a 200 MP main cam + 13...
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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are already on sale in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra have already broken pre-order records in India, with more than 250,000 logged in the first three days. Pre-orders were supposed to go all the way up to January 31, which was seemingly their official release date.And yet, here we are days earlier and you can already order these from Amazon. The S24, priced at INR 79,999, even comes with same-day delivery, while the S24+ (starting at INR 99,999) and S24 Ultra (starting at INR 1,29,999) in some versions will reach you on January 29.That's only a couple of days before the official release...
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Nokia G42 gets Android 14 in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As we mentioned when we discussed Motorola's intentions regarding updates to Android 14, we'll say it again - there are some Android device makers who are very good at issuing updates (Google and Samsung come to mind), and there are some like Motorola and HMD Global.The latter has finally started pushing Android 14 today to the Nokia G42, which was announced last June. This is the first HMD device to receive the new OS version launched by Google many months ago, and hopefully it won't be the last - although HMD hasn't yet published a list of eligible phones.Nokia G42 Android 14...
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Google Pixel 9 leaks in renders showing three rear cameras, flat sides
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Mere hours ago some CAD-based renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro were outed, and now it's time for its smaller and more affordable sibling to get the exact same treatment. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Google Pixel 9.Right off the bat, one thing clearly stands out. Unlike the Pixel 8, the Pixel 9 has three cameras on the rear, one of which obviously has a periscope zoom lens. This is a huge update for the 'vanilla' Pixel line, and one that brings it much more in tune with the Pro, spec-wise.Moving on, the other obvious thing is that Google has also been infested by the...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra teardown shows new extensive vapor chamber
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following its drop and scratch tests, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra got disassembled by PBKreviews giving us our first look inside the top-tier 2024 flagship Galaxy. The notable bits include pull tabs for the battery and a larger vapor chamber which should provide improved thermal management compared to last year’s model.Galaxy S24 Ultra vapor chamber vs S23 Ultra Being a US-version, the S24 Ultra in the video also has 5G mmWave antennas on the frame which you can check out at the 6:15 minute mark. Galaxy S24 Ultra earned a 9/10 repairability score, matching its predecessor.
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Press image of Pixel 8 Pro in Minty Fresh leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google teased a new colorway for the Pixel 8 Pro called Minty Fresh. It will be up for sale after January 25 at midnight PT, and today a render of the phone appeared online.One official-looking teaser was posted by Evan Blass on their X profile, and the phone definitely looks refreshingly Green.The last time Google had a Greenish paint job for a smartphone was the Pixel 6a in May. The arrival of Minty Fresh will be the first green option for a big Pixel and the fourth color choice after Obsidian (Black), Porcelain (Whiteish), and Bay (Blue). The phone will also have a Green theme...
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vivo V30 5G appears in first teaser
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo is looking to expand its V30 series smartphones following the debut of the V30 Lite back in December. We now get our first look at the vivo V30 5G which is coming soon to the Philippines. The accompanying teaser image shows the phone featuring a curved screen with a punch-hole cutout. The back appears to have a square camera island but we don’t get any details on the camera modules.vivo V30 5G teaservivo V30 5G is expected to debut as a direct successor to last year's vivo V29. The accompanying teaser message on vivo Philippines boasts about the V30 5G’s camera performance,...
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Honor Magic V2 to finally launch in Europe on January 26
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor introduced the Magic V2 smartphone back in July 2023 at an event in China. The company promised a European unveiling later in the and demoed the device at IFA Berlin without any details about pricing and availability.Over four months after the European unveiling where we had some hands-on experience, the wait is finally over. Honor scheduled a launch event for January 26 at 2 PM CET, where the Magic V2 will be properly announced with a price tag and availability timeline.The Magic V2 was the slimmest foldable at launch, and it still is, over six months after being announced...
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Honor Magic6 Lite in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Honor Magic6 Lite is now available in Europe and we have one in the office for review.For the €400 price, the 8/256GB phone ships with a USB cable, though Honor is generous enough to sell you a 66W SuperCharge adapter at check out for just €1 - down from €30. You also get the Earbuds X5 and Honor's screen protection (1 replacement in the first 12 months) for free, further sweetening the deal.The Honor Magic6 Lite is a similar phone to the Magic5 Lite but it adds a higher-res main camera - 108MP vs 64MP - a bigger battery - 5,300mAh vs 5,100mAh - and a bigger, higher-res...
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Deal: Xiaomi's Redmi Note 13 series arrives in Germany
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week marked the international debut of the Redmi Note 13 series and are now available in Germany.The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ flexes a 200MP main camera (1/1.4” sensor) with OIS and a basic 8MP ultra wide. It has a 6.67” 1220p display, a 120Hz AMOLED panel with 12-bit colors and Dolby Vision. The phone is powered by the Dimensity 7200 Ultra and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging (wired only). Amazon paired it with a free Redmi Watch 4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 8/256GB €100...
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Weekly poll: will you buy an Honor Magic V2 now that it has arrived in Europe?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] It has been half a year since the Honor Magic V2 was released in China, but at long last the phone has arrived in Europe with an event on Friday. Honor tried to get to the European launch faster than it did with the Magic Vs, however, it actually ended up being slower (the Vs was unveiled in China in November 2022 and got to Europe in February 2023). Better late than never, we guess.The Honor Magic V2 is well liked by our team. You only need to look at the dimensions to understand why – it measures 156.7 x 74.1 x 9.9mm and 231g when closed. For comparison, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is 162.3 x...
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Weekly poll results: Galaxy S24 Ultra is great but pricey, S24+ attracts owners of older S+ phones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Which phone is the shining star of the Galaxy S series? Last week’s poll shows that it’s still the Ultra, but plus model is gaining ground – especially when it comes to people looking to upgrade from an older model.Galaxy S24 • Galaxy S24+ • Galaxy S24 UltraThe Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a moderate upgrade over the S23 Ultra, itself not a huge improvement over the S22 Ultra. So, when it comes to the S24 Ultra (and the vanilla S24, which we will look at in a minute), around 15% are sticking with their current Galaxy S phone. Around as many are looking at other flagships...
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nubia Z60 Ultra battery life test
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We're done testing the battery life of the nubia Z60 Ultra. It scored a solid 16 hours in our active use score, which breaks down in 30 hours of calls, 13 hours of browsing, nearly 21 hours of video playback, and nearly 11 hours of gaming.The gaming number is among the most impressive we've seen, only really bested by the Z60 Ultra's stablemate nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, another Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone, but one with nearly 10% more battery at 6,500mAh.The nubia Z60 Ultra did well in the web browsing too, although it didn't top the charts there. Its 13 hours are more than the vivo X100...
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Infinix Smart 8 Pro unveiled with a 50MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix introduced the Smart 8 last year in some markets, but the one launched in India a couple of weeks ago came with the Helio G36 SoC, 50MP camera, and XOS 13 based on Android 13 Go. Now, the brand has announced the Smart 8 Pro, which isn't a new smartphone but the Indian Smart 8.That means the Infinix Smart 8 Pro comes with the Helio G36 SoC, a 6.6" 90Hz HD+ LCD with Dynamic Island-like Magic Ring, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging. The smartphone also runs Android 13 Go-based XOS 13, and it has a feature that lets you call people on WhatsApp without adding their numbers....
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Fossil is exiting the smartwatch business
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Fossil announced the Wear OS-running Gen 6 smartwatch lineup back in August 2021. The company unveiled some Wellness Edition watches later but kept everyone waiting for the Gen 7, which we now learn is never coming since Fossil has confirmed it's leaving the smartwatch business.“As the smartwatch landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years, we have made the strategic decision to exit the smartwatch business. Fossil Group is redirecting resources to support our core strength and the core segments of our business that continue to provide strong growth opportunities for us:...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S24 unveiled last week has landed at our office for review. We've got the Amber Yellow color, but regardless of which color you go for, the retail package remains the same - it includes a charging cable, a SIM ejector tool and some paperwork, and that's it. If you want a protective case or a power adapter, you'll have to shell out more money.The Samsung Galaxy S24's US, Canadian, and Chinese models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the European version we have here has the Exynos 2400 SoC at the helm. The smartphone runs Android 14-based One UI 6.1...
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OnePlus 12 and 12R launch in India, the Redmi Note 13 series is already here
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus 12 and 12R are almost here – shipments in India will start on February 6. The flagship model combines the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a 6.82” QHD+ 10-bit 120Hz LTPO display and a fairly powerful camera system (50MP main, 64MP 3x tele and 48MP ultra wide). The 5,400mAh battery showed solid endurance (though it doesn’t last long when gaming), plus it’s super fast to charge back up either over a wire (100W) or wirelessly (50W). OnePlus 12 (pre-booking) pre-book for ₹2,000coming on Jarnuary 29 (Amazon) ₹2,000...
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Honor V Purse review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] There’s a clear divide when it comes to folding phones with the more compact flip models often marketed as trendy fashion accessories while the larger book-style foldables are aimed at power users who need space for multi-tasking on the go. Honor decided to try and fuse both style and productivity with its V Purse and we finally got to spend some time with the device to see how it fares in the day-to-day.Honor CEO George Zhao described the V Purse as a “phy-digital fashion statement” back at its unveiling - a digital purse with interchangeable straps that also happens to be a large...
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Kuo: iPhone shipments to decline by up to 15% in 2024
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The latest supply chain survey from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple is not so optimistic about its iPhone shipments in 2024. So much so that Apple has lowered its upstream of semiconductor components with suppliers by up to 15%. According to Kuo, Apple will see a 10-15% decline in shipments for its iPhone 15 and upcoming iPhone 16 series compared to shipments numbers for 2023. Apple is also facing slumping sales in China, where weekly shipments have been declining by 30-40% on a yearly basis. Kuo also states that foldable phones and generative AI features are key selling...
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Samsung financial results for 2023 reveal a seven-fold decline in prof
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and the calendar 2023, and the results are disappointing, to put it mildly. Total sales fell down on a yearly basis for a second year in a row, and this time, the decline was 14%. Operating profit for the whole of 2023 was just KRW 6.57 trillion ($5 billion) – nearly seven times less than the KRW 43.38 trillion ($32.58 billion) posted in 2022. The company said that Q4 revenue and profit increased, compared with the previous three-month period, mostly due to improved performance and higher prices of memory, as well as the...
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Tecno Spark 20 launched in India, sales begin February 2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno has launched the Spark 20 in India. It comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration priced at INR10,499 ($125/€115) with three color options - Neon Gold, Cyber White, and Magic Skin Blue. The Spark 20 will go on sale in India starting February 2 through Amazon.in. The Tecno Spark 20 is powered by the Helio G85 SoC and runs Android 13-based HiOS 13 out of the box. It's built around a 6.56" 90Hz HD+ LCD and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support. The Tecno Spark 20 features three cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter on the front and a 50MP primary camera on the rear, joined...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 teardown results in 9/10 reparability score
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Galaxy S24, the 'vanilla' model as the saying goes, has been disassembled on video by YouTube channel PBKreviews. It follows in the footsteps of the top of the line S24 Ultra, which got the same treatment last week. The S24, as it turns out, also has a larger copper vapor chamber than its predecessor - almost double the size, in fact - just like the S24 Ultra. This is a theme with 2024 flagship S-series Samsungs, it seems. Throughout the teardown, we're shown all of the different parts that have been removed, one by one. To get into the phone, the back plate can be pried...
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Samsung Galaxy Fit3 leaks again, this time on Samsung's own website
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi is king of the smartband space with the Mi Smart Band series, and Samsung wants to take some of its pie. At least in theory, as the oft-leaked Galaxy Fit3 is still not official. While we've heard rumors about it in 2022, things started to pick up last November, so hopefully this means the launch is near, rather than far. Today the Galaxy Fit3 has been leaked yet again, this time by Samsung itself - someone posted these images by accident, ahead of schedule, to a regional Samsung website. The Fit2 was launched in 2020, and so the Fit3 is way overdue. It will thankfully have...
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Samsung is prepping both Galaxy M14 4G and Galaxy F14 4G for launch in
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung launched the Galaxy F14 5G and the Galaxy M14 5G last March, and now, intriguingly, it's set to add 4G-only versions for both. The Galaxy M14 4G has a support page live at Samsung India, and both it and the Galaxy F14 4G's manuals have been found as well. It's important to note that these are most likely going to be the exact same device, sold under different names at different retailers. That is, in fact, the case with the Galaxy F14 5G and Galaxy M14 5G - the only difference being the former opting out of the latter's depth sensor on the rear. Samsung Galaxy M14 4G listed on...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra passes bend test with flying colors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's official shipping date for the Galaxy S24 Ultra is today, even though we've seen it become available a bit early in some places. So now that you can just go and grab one from a store without the need to pre-order, you may be wondering how that titanium build holds up - the new Gorilla Armor too. Thankfully, Zack over at JerryRigEverything has just the video for you, making the S24 Ultra undergo his traditional 'durability test' which involves scratches, burns, and of course - the bend test. Let's grab some popcorn and watch it together. In case you couldn't watch for...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 to have a bigger battery than the Flip5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] One of the issues people have constantly had with Samsung's Flip line of foldable smartphones is battery life, owing to the rather small cells fitted into all of them - the Galaxy Z Flip5 launched last summer has to make do with just 3,700 mAh, for example. Samsung seems to have been listening, and will increase the capacity for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6, expected to become official at the middle of this year. According to a new report, the next Flip will reach 4,000 mAh. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 That's still less than Oppo's Find N3 Flip which features a 4,300 mAh battery, but...
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