Xiaomi has violated India's FEMA, according to the Enforcement Directo
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] India's Enforcement Directorate just issued a show cause order to Xiaomi Technology India Ltd and three foreign banks - Citi bank, HSBC Bank and Deutsche Bank AG. An order to show cause is the type of court order that requires one or more parties to prove or disprove something to the court. In this case, it's about a Foreign Exchange Management Act violation amounting to the equivalent of $6.7 million.The actual violation is by Xiaomi, but the banks listed above received their orders as well since they have a role in the violation. According to ED, the banks allowed foreign remittances...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 get June 2023 Android security update in the US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung released the June 2023 Android security update for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 in the US a few days ago, and now it's their predecessors that are receiving the latest security patch in the States.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (left) with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (right)The June 2023 Android security update is available for the carrier-locked and unlocked Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 units in the US. The update for the carrier-locked models of Fold3 and Flip3 have firmware versions F926USQS3FWE5 and F711USQS4FWE5, respectively, whereas the unlocked Fold3 and Flip3 get...
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Wear OS 4 may finally allow you to switch phones without factory resetting your watch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google recently released its Wear OS 4 Beta software and Samsung was quick to integrate its One UI 5 Watch beta for its Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 series, so people can get familiar with the changes before the final version of the software hits the masses. One of the most interesting new changes to Wear OS may be the ability to change phones without having to reset your watch.The current Wear OS 3.5 version and Samsung's corresponding One UI Watch 4.5 version force you to factory reset your smartwatch every time you change your phone, which is quite annoying. Although the software...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra passed through FCC, signaling nearing launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is going to be Samsung's top-tier tablet for 2023 and as per rumors, it will rival Apple's iPad Pro in terms of features and maybe even pricing. A new FCC SAR certification appeared online, suggesting that the device is almost ready to be released.Unfortunately, as it's usually the case with FCC certifications, there's not much we can get from it. Luckily, some reports in the past couple of months help paint a fuller picture.Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra just got FCC certified pic.twitter.com/5rWxcCXQf5— SnoopyTech (@_snoopytech_) June 9, 2023 It is...
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Our vivo X Flip video review is live now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In April, vivo unveiled the X Fold2 - its second-gen horizontally folding smartphone. Alongside that, the company also introduced its first clamshell foldable, dubbed vivo X Flip. The vivo X Flip comes with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 50MP primary camera, and a 4,400 mAh battery. The smartphone's 120Hz FullHD+ folding screen measures 6.74" diagonally, while the cover display has a diagonal of 3".We have already reviewed the vivo X Flip and found it to get many things right on the first try despite being late to the clamshell party. For starters, the vivo X Flip is almost creaseless...
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Google Meet app for Android to get a new "safety feature" when walking
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In the latest APK teardown, 9to5Google discovered a curious new feature coming to the Google Meets app for Android. It seems like Google wants to make conversations safer when on the move. That's why the functionality is called "On-the-Go".On-the-Go prompt in Google MeetThe feature itself is super simple - once Meet detects that you are walking while on a conference call, it will ask you to activate the On-the-Go feature. This will disable your camera and turn off the audio stream of other participants just for you. The rest of the participants will remain unaffected,...
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vivo X90 gets May 2023 Android security patch and camera optimizations with new software update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo has released a new software update for the vivo X90. It bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone from April 2023 to May 2023 and optimizes the system stability to fix the occasional app crash issue.Additionally, the update comes with a couple of camera optimizations for improving the clarity of photos taken by the selfie shooter in Super Night Mode and optimizing the overall function of the Camera to provide a better shooting experience.You can check the update's changelog below for more details. System Updated to the May 2023 Google...
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Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 may get separate launch event for North America in August
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has confirmed that it's holding its next Unpacked unveiling event in its home of Korea, in the last week of July. However, the plot now thickens, as a new report claims there will be a separate Unpacked event for the North American markets (the US and Canada), which will take place in August.Or rather, on August 11, to be precise. That would be a bit over two weeks after July 26, which is when the initial Unpacked is rumored to happen in Korea (Samsung still hasn't confirmed the actual date, for whatever reason).Unfortunately the source of this information hasn't shared...
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Infinix Note 30 5G with bypass charging to be priced under INR 15000 in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix has announced that its Note 30 5G smartphone will launch in India under INR 15,000. The phone is launching on June 14.The Infinix Note 30 5G features what the company calls bypass charging. When the phone is being used while charging, the phone automatically splits the incoming power and can send 30% of it directly to the motherboard with the rest going to the battery. Beyond a particular battery percentage (30% by default), the charger can send power directly to the motherboard while bypassing the battery. This prevents the phone from running warmer during use, such as...
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vivo closes its German online store
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After Oppo and OnePlus stopped sales in Germany last summer, following a lawsuit from Nokia, vivo is now closing down its online store as well. Back in April, the German court ruled in favor of Nokia as vivo has apparently infringed a Nokia patent related to the WLAN connections in vivo's smartphones. The same reason why Oppo and OnePlus had to temporarily pull out from the German market.Without much of a warning, vivo's website is now closed and German consumers can no longer buy a vivo smartphone in the country. The German branch now greets you with a short statement that vivo's...
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Galaxy S23 FE battery certification suggests approaching announcement
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is one step closer to its launch with the latest proof being a battery certification listing from Safety Korea. The battery in the listing bears the EB-BS711ABY model number which matches the SM-S711 identifier for the Galaxy S23 FE seen in the past. The battery cell is manufactured by Amperex but its capacity is not disclosed. Past specs rumors suggest a 4,500 mAh cell with 25W charging.Samsung EB-BS711ABY battery listingGalaxy S23 FE is rumored to launch with Samsung's Exynos 2200 chipset globally, alongside 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB...
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Mark Zuckerberg shares his thoughts on the Apple's Vision Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta is Apple's chief competitor in the VR market, and it launched its premier offering, the Quest 3 just a few days before Apple dropped the Vision Pro.So it's interesting to hear what Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks of Apple's inaugural VR headset.During a meeting with Meta employees, Zuckerberg addressed Vision Pro in detail. He said that Apple didn't find "magical solutions" to the constraints of physics that Meta's teams haven't already explored.He notes Apple's use of higher-resolution displays but adds that it requires more energy to power, a battery and a wire...
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Realme 11 Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ unveiled in China a month ago began their international rollout yesterday. Our review of the Realme 11 Pro+ is already out, so let's focus on the Realme 11 Pro now.The Realme 11 Pro comes in a yellow-colored retail package like the Pro+ model, and its in-box contents are also identical, except you get an 80W SuperVOOC charger with the Realme 11 Pro instead of the 100W GaN charger that comes bundled with the Pro+. Realme didn't put pictures of its new brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan for the smartphones category on the retail package as it did years ago...
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Android 14 Beta 3 packs new stylus-specific features
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Android 14's third beta is out now and some of its features attract the attention of code tinkerers.The most interesting is a set of stylus-specific settings that might hint at Google's plans for a stylus for the Pixel Tablet (or dare we hope - the Pixel Fold).Code inside the Beta 3 reveals that the software will be able to recognize and set different functions to the different buttons on a stylus. There's a code line for the primary button (the one closest to the tip), for the secondary, a tertiary, and the tail button (the one near or at the top). You'll also be able to set the...
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itel S23 launching on June 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A new itel phone is launching next week with the itel S23. The device will be unveiled on Wednesday, June 14 and will debut on Amazon India with a startin price of INR 8,999 ($109). The phone’s Amazon landing page already has the key specs listed so we have a good idea of what to expect.itel S23 launch poster and key specsThe device will feature a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch cutout. It will be equipped with a Unisoc T606 chipset and 8GB RAM which can expand to 16GB via virtual RAM. itel S23 will also bring a 50MP main cam with an f/1.6...
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The iQOO Neo 7 Pro set to debut on July 4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is officially coming on July 4. The news was broken by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya on Twitter.Since we know the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be a global variant of the China-only iQOO Neo7 Racing, we can expect a 6.78-inch 1080x2400px 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging, and a 50MP f/1.9 main camera.The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was already confirmed through Geekbench.4th July, 2023. #iQOONeo7Pro #PowerToWin #iQOO pic.twitter.com/HR0ms6RqlN— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) June 9, 2023 There are two more cameras on the back of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro - 8MP...
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Meta’s Twitter alternative app leaks in screenshots
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta held an employee preview of its upcoming Twitter competitor and a screenshot of the app managed to leak. The internal name for the new social media app is “Project 92” while the rumors suggest the official name may be “Threads”.Based on the leaked screenshot we can see the interface looks quite similar to Instagram but without images. As per Chris Cox – Meta’s Chief Product Officer (CPO), the upcoming social media app will utilize the ActivityPub social networking protocol which will allow users to migrate their Instagram accounts and followers to the new platform.Meta...
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Amazfit celebrates World Ocean Day with T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue (Special Edition)
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazfit launched the T-Rex 2 rugged smartwatch last year in four colors - Ember Black, Astro Black & Gold, Wild Green, and Desert Khaki. These are joined by a blue-colored model called Amazfit T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue (Special Edition).Amazfit has launched the T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue (Special Edition) to celebrate and honor World Ocean Day. The brand also wants to deepen its sustainability drive with this special edition T-Rex 2 as it will donate $10 for every T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue (Special Edition) purchased to Coral Guardian to support its coral restoration project in the Hatamin Marine Protected...
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Sony Xperia Pro-I II might have two 1.0" Type sensors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony's Xperia Pro-I arrived on the scene back in late 2021, so it's clearly high time for a replacement in the series. That might be exactly what the Japanese company is currently working on, if we are to believe a new rumor on the matter.The renders you can see in this post have been leaked, purportedly depicting the upcoming Xperia Pro-I II.As you can see, this has two huge cameras, which has led to speculation that it would actually ship with two 1.0" Type sensors - by comparison, its predecessor "only" had one, for the main shooter.But wait, there's more! Rumor has...
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Xiaomi 13 Ultra is DXOMARK's 14th best cameraphone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We called the Xiaomi 13 Ultra the most versatile smartphone camera money can buy in our review, but it didn't impress DXOMARK nearly as much it seems. DXO tested the 13 Ultra and gave it the 14th spot in its global ranking, behind phones like the Google Pixel 7 Pro (6th), Huawei's P60 Pro (in 1st place), Apple's iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max (8th), last year's iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max (11th), and even Xiaomi's own Mi 11 Ultra from two years ago.DXO's ranking is based on a scoring system, so the Xiaomi 13 Ultra rounded up to an even 140 points. Here's the full breakdown.Placing...
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Google's June Feature Drop is here with loads of novelties for Pixel p
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A bit later than usual - it generally sends out updates on the first Monday of each month - today Google has finally released its June update for Pixels. But this is no ordinary monthly update, it's the latest Feature Drop. These come out every three months, and while the rest of the company's monthly updates focus solely on patching security vulnerabilities and fixing bugs, these Feature Drops bring with them new features as well, just like the name implies.This time around, there are a load of novelties prepared by Google, both for the Pixel phones it still supports, as well as the...
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Oppo Find N3 will have wireless charging and flagship cameras
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Fresh rumors from Weibo suggest that the Oppo Find N3 will support wireless charging - a first for the series - and will bring top-notch cameras and top-tier displays and battery.Sadly, the report doesn't give specific numbers to substantiate any of these claims. What we know so far is that the Oppo Find N3 will have a larger 8-inch inner display with a 2268x2440px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.The cover display is rumored to be a 6.5-inch unit. There's a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage.There could be a 4,805mAh battery with...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 certified in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is readying its upcoming foldable phones for launch. The Galaxy Z Flip5 was spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website with the model number SM-F731B, signaling its approaching availability.The certification doesn't reveal any other details about the phone, however, the phone is to be announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5, and possibly the Galaxy Watch6 series on July 26, and become immediately available in India on the same day. India was in the first wave for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4.As for specs, we expect the new Flip to premier a bigger cover display...
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Nothing Phone (2) announcement set for July 11
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The long-awaited Nothing Phone (2) is launching on July 11. The date is exactly a day shy of the Nothing Phone (1)’s launch which took place on July 12 last year. The second phone from the young London-based tech brand and successor to the Phone (1) will be unveiled via a livestream which will start at 4PM BST time (3PM UTC). Nothing already confirmed that the Phone (2) will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen and a 4,700 mAh battery. Carl Pei also confirmed the upcoming device will receive 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security...
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OnePlus Nord 3 EU pricing leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following the detailed OnePlus Nord 3 renders from earlier today comes a new leak on pricing for the EU. As per Roland Quand who has a solid track record, the 8/128GB version will cost €449 while the 16/256GB one will be €549.OnePlus Nord 3 is expected to be a rebrand of the China-exclusive OnePlus Ace 2V which launched back in March. That device sports a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Dimensity 9000 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. In terms of cameras, you get a 64MP main shooter with f/1.7 aperture and AF alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens...
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Tecno Spark Go 2023 and Spark 10 Magic Skin Orange versions debut
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno brought over two new Skin Orange color options to its Spark Go 2023 and Spark 10 phones in India. The new colors bring a faux leather back with a bright orange color while retaining the angular cutouts on the Spark Go 2023. The orange leather extends to the camera island on the Spark 10 and the rings around the modules also sport orange.Spark GO 2023 and Spark 10 in Skin OrangeTecno Spark Go 2023 will retail for INR 7,999 while Spark 10 will go for INR 11,699. Both new colors of the phones are already available across Tecno online and retail stores. For more details on the...
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Samsung's Exynos W930 will power the Galaxy Watch6 series
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's upcoming smartwatch chipset is the W930. The name was spotted in a certification on the Bluetooth database, along with the model number S5E5515. Interestingly, this is the same model number of the W920 that's used in the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 series, suggesting that the W930 is likely just going to feature better binning, while retaining the same hardware.The W930 supports Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi, and will be built on the same 5nm process as the W920 currently powering Samsung's wearables. The certification says that the processor needs an additional RF chip for a full...
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Xiaomi Pad 6, Redmi Buds 4 Active debut in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As expected, Xiaomi brought over the Xiaomi Pad 6 to India today alongside a new pair of wireless earbuds dubbed Redmi Buds 4 Active. We’ve already covered the Pad 6 announcement back in April and you can check out all the details here.Xiaomi Pad 6 and its accessories Xiaomi Pad 6 comes in a 6/128GB trim for INR 26,999 and an 8/256GB version for INR 28,999. As for the accessories, the official Xiaomi keyboard case is INR 4,999 while the second-gen Smart Pen is INR 5,999. ICICI Bank credit and debit cards get an INR 3,000 discount. Xiaomi Pad 6 goes on open sale from June 21...
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Oppo confirms 11 devices set to receive Android 14 update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo Benelux confirmed a short list of 11 phones that are scheduled to receive Android 14. The phones in question include the past two Find X-series devices and four members each for the Reno and Oppo A-series. Here is the full list provided: Oppo A98 Oppo A78 Oppo A77 Oppo A57 Oppo Reno8 Pro Oppo Reno8 Oppo Reno8 T Oppo Reno7 Oppo Find X5 Oppo Find X5 Pro Oppo Find X3 ProThe list was confirmed by Oppo Benelux to DroidApp though Oppo was hesitant to confirm when its Android 14 rollout is set to begin. Also, keep in mind that this list is regional...
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Infinix Note 30 VIP unboxing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Welcome to our unboxing of the freshly-announced Infinix Note 30 VIP.Before we rip open the box and see the accessories you can get with this phone, let's do a quick rundown of its specs. The Infinix Note 30 VIP has a 6.67-inch 1080 AMOLED display with 900 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.Ticking inside the phone is a 6nm Dimensity 8050 chipset with 12GB of RAM. Powering it is a 5,000mAh battery with 68W wired and 50W wireless charging support. There is a 108MP main camera on the back and a 32MP selfie camera on the front.The Infinix Note 30 VIPAlright, let's...
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OnePlus Nord 3 leaks in official-looking renders, launch is definitely nearing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Nord 2 is turning two years old next month, so it's clearly high time for its successor to make its debut, and that's looking like it will happen very soon.Today some official-looking press renders of the upcoming Nord 3 have been leaked, and the launch could very well be imminent. The Nord 3 is presented here in two hues, as you can see - the now-trademark OnePlus blue/green/teal hue, as well as a more classic-looking dark gray/black.OnePlus Nord 3 leaked rendersRumor has it the Nord 3 will be just a rebranded OnePlus Ace 2V, a phone that went official in...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5's outer screen will run specially optimized Google apps
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip5 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 at a special event in Korea on July 26, and the company itself has confirmed the location already, as well as the timeframe, though it hasn't committed to the date just yet.Anyway, the Flip5 is shaping up to be a huge upgrade over its predecessor in terms of outer screen real estate, as has been rumored countless times before. That bigger size won't go to waste, according to a new report - it will accommodate specially optimized Google apps.Samsung has allegedly been working closely with Google on...
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Galaxy Z Flip4 vs. Find N2 Flip: Our long-term Flip review
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Infinix Note 30 VIP brings 68W wired and 50W wireless charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Infinix Note 30 VIP is official, brining the company's All-Round Fast Charging to the mid-range. It's not quite working at the full 260W speed, in fact it's not even faster over the wire than its predecessor, but it adds speedy 50W wireless charging, which is unheard of at these prices.The Infinix Note 30 VIP's 5,000mAh battery can take 68W wired charging. The 50W wireless charging can charge 50% of the battery in just 30 minutes, while going full blast on the 68W wired connection, you'll get from 1% to 80% in the same amount of time.The innovation goes beyond sheer speed too -...
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Oppo makes the most of UEFA partnership at Champions League final
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo is official global partner of UEFA and as the only smartphone maker in that position it put on quite a show at the Champion's league final.The company invited select fans and brand ambassador Kaká to the exclusive Oppo Hospitality Tent next to the Atatürk Olympic Stadium for the 2023 championship league final between Manchester City and Inter Milan. Inside, there were plenty of photo opportunities but not a DSLR in sight – the likes of the Oppo Find X6 Pro and Oppo Find N2 Flip were used instead.Inside the Oppo Hospitality TentWe were among those invited to watch...
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Microsoft announces new 1TB version of the Xbox Series S in black
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Microsoft has announced a new variant of its affordable Xbox Series S console. The new model features 1TB of storage compared to the 512GB on the standard model. The new model also has an all-black finish with a matching black controller that should make it visually distinguished from the 512GB model.The 1TB Series S is priced at $349, $50 more than 512GB model, and will be available starting September 1.Storage, in general, has been made more affordable for the Xbox Series consoles. Western Digital recently started offering expandable storage drives for these consoles, which...
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Apple might be working on a more affordable Vision Pro headset for a 2025 release
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning on delivering a more affordable version of the Vision Pro headset and it will likely arrive sometime in 2025. That's because the $3,499 price tag is obviously too restrictive and the Vision Pro as a product isn't intended for mass adoption.The report from Gurman claims the company was initially thinking of delaying the announcement of the Vision Pro's price due to negative publicity, but preferred to give everyone 9 months time to get used to it.The future headset, on the other hand, likely called just Vision or Vision One,...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra runs Geekbench again, posts slightly higher result
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra had another go at Geekbench and achieved slightly higher results – although it also ran a newer version of the benchmark (v6.1 vs. 6.0) than last time, so the results may not be fully comparable. The chipset ran its prime core at 3.36GHz frequency, the four big cores at 2.80GHz and the three little cores at 2.02GHz. This is the bespoke Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset that Samsung uses.This particular Tab S9 Ultra was the middle version if the leaked memory info is to be believed – the first benchmark we saw showed 8GB of RAM, this one is up to 12GB...
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Honor 90 global launch set for July 6
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following its announcement in China last month, Honor 90 is set to debut on the global stage on July 6. Honor will hold a launch event in Paris, France where we will get all the details concerning pricing and availability.Honor 90 global launch posterHonor 90 is equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip, a 6.7” OLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 50MP front-facing camera. The device also boasts a 200 MP main camera with 1/1.4” sensor (f/1.9 aperture and 0.56μm pixels) alongside a 12MP ultrawide module and a 2MP depth sensor. Honor 90 also comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and...
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Google Pixel 8 series detailed camera specs leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A new leak from an internal source at Google has revealed our first detailed look at the cameras on the Pixel 8 series. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get an updated 50MP main camera sensors with Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 replacing the ISOCELL GN1 from the Pixel 7 series.The new leak also clarifies that Pixel 8 will retain the 12MP Sony IMX386 ultrawide camera sensor from its predecessor while the field of view will be slightly wider with a 0.55x zoom ratio this time compared to 0.67x on the Pixel 7.Pixel 8 Pro will bring a new 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor for the ultrawide lens with a...
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Realme 11 Pro+ has a record-breaking first sale in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme first unveiled the 11 Pro+ in China in May, and then it was made official for international markets last week. In India, the first sale was held on June 15 - yesterday.Today, the company has tallied up the numbers and they reveal something special: the 11 Pro+ managed to have a record-breaking first sale for Realme's over INR 25,000 segment. Over 60,000 units were sold yesterday, and that's definitely nothing to scoff at.Unprecedented Success: Breaking First Sale Records and Setting New Standards!Cheers to all the #realmeFans. #realme11ProPlus5G #200MPzoomToTheNextLevel...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 family to get One UI 6 beta in late July
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google has already released a bunch of beta builds of the upcoming Android 14 release, and other manufacturers joined in, but not Samsung. Or rather, not yet.According to a new rumor on the matter, the Korean company plans on releasing the first beta build of One UI 6, its skin based on Android 14, in the third week of July.That would be a few weeks sooner than when the first One UI 5 beta appeared last year, which can only mean good things for the release timeline of the final, stable version later this year.Apparently Samsung was waiting for Google's betas to reach "platform...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 also emerges in leaked promo image
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following the Galaxy Z Fold5 leaked promo image from earlier today, comes an official look a the Galaxy Z Flip5. The leaked image shows the upcoming foldable’s large folder-shaped cover screen which is rumored to measure 3.4 inches in diagonal. Based on a previous leak the outer screen will be of 720 x 748px resolution (60Hz) and will run optimized Google apps including Maps, Messages, and YouTube.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 promo imageGalaxy Z Flip5 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy alongside 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. It is also expected to boast a 6.7-inch...
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Amazfit Pop 3S announced with 1.96” AMOLED display and Bluetooth calling
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazfit announced its latest smartwatch in India today with the Amazfit Pop 3S. It brings the largest screen to date on an Amazfit watch with its 1.96-inch AMOLED display with Always-On Display (AOD) functionality. The resolution is 410 x 502px and you get over 100 watch faces to choose from. The midframe is made from zinc alloy while the buttons are stainless steel.Pop 3S features 24/7 heart-rate monitoring as well as blood oxygen, stress and sleep tracking. It also covers over 100 sports modes and brings an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. There’s no onboard GPS or NFC...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series get major update with camera improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has begun seeding its S91xBXXU2AWF1 update for the Galaxy S23 series phones. The changelog reveals a 2.2GB file size and also confirms the new firmware update brings the June security patch.S91xBXXU2AWF1 update changelogThe update is currently live in South East Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is expected to arrive to more regions in the coming days.The new firmware brings a 2x portrait mode option in the Samsung camera app and also addresses autofocus and HDR performance issues and adds overhauled Night mode processing.In...
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Realme 11 Pro goes on sale in India today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme 11 Pro that began its international rollout last week will go on sale in India today starting at noon local time through Realme's official website, Flipkart, and mainline channels. The smartphone comes in three memory configurations - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR23,999 ($290/€270), INR24,999 ($305/€280), and INR27,999 ($340/€310), respectively. It has two color options - Astral Black and Sunrise Beige. The smartphone also comes in an Oasis Green shade, but that's currently unavailable.The Realme 11 Pro has the Dimensity 7050 chip at the helm and runs...
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OnePlus Nord N30 5G is just $199.99 at Best Buy ($100 off), plus you get a $30 gift card
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Nord N30 5G just launched in the US, for a price of $299.99. If you were thinking of grabbing one, but haven't so far (maybe the price put you off?), here's your chance.Best Buy is currently offering the device for just $199.99. That's $100 off, a price reduction of a third of the normal price. But wait, there's more! You also get a $30 gift card.The catch? There's always one, granted, but this isn't the hugest we've ever seen. All you need to do to take advantage of the lower price is activate the phone "today" (aka upon purchase). You can do that online or at a Best...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leaks in official promotional image
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy Z Fold5 in the last week of July at an Unpacked event in Seoul, Korea, and the phone has already leaked a bunch of times already. Today marks a premiere, though - it's the first time we see an image that is clearly going to be part of the phone's marketing campaign.As you can see, the tagline for the Fold5 will be "Unfold your world", which works but is pretty low-effort considering the overuse of the word "fold" in campaigns for previous Folds. Or perhaps it's meant to suggest a continuing focus.Anyway, the long-rumored and way overdue...
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Best Buy adds iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra to its Upgrade+ plan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Best Buy has added the Apple Watch Ultra and the 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro to its Upgrade+ financing program for approved Citizens Bank clients.It allows buyers to lease either device for 36 months and then either return the device, keep it, or upgrade to the next model.It breaks down like this - the $799 Watch Ultra and iPad Pro are financed from $17.32 per month for three years and then in month 37 the buyer has a $175.78 final payment. The final payment is due if you want to keep the device. If you return it or upgrade to the next one, Best Buy will absolve the final...
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OnePlus Nord N30 5G review
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Redmi 12 goes official with Helio G88 SoC and 50MP main cam
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi went ahead and announced its Redmi 12 smartphone. The device comes as a successor to last year’s Redmi 11 and is already available in Thailand.Redmi 12 Redmi 12 features a 6.79-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s an 8MP front-facing cam housed in the punch hole cutout while the back houses a 50MP main unit alongside an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens. MediaTek’s Helio G88 chipset sits at the helm aided by 4/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage which is expandable via the microSD card slot.Redmi 12 in Sky BlueThe software side is covered...
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EU wants to split up Google's ad business
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The EU Commission is once again going after Google and this time around, it's about the company's ad business. The European officials have once again found evidence of wrongdoing in the advertisement field.Since Google is in pretty much every step of the so-called adtech supply chain, the company is using its dominant market position to favor its own intermediation services. Interestingly enough, the US Department of Justice is also suing Google for its ad business and wants to split it up as it's illegally monopolizing the market.Google has set up services for both advertisers...
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Honor showcases AI-generated artworks inspired by Honor 90 design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor is gearing up for the global launch of the Honor 90 on July 6 and we now get a series of AI-generated artworks inspired by the device. Honor teamed up with British digital artist Christian Venables on a series of AI-generated artworks inspired by the Honor 90 design. The artworks were inspired by the Diamond Silver and Emerald Green Honor 90 colorways which are both arriving globally.Honor 90 AI generated artworks by Christian VenablesHonor describes the artworks as capturing “blissful summer scenes” and showcasing the “ultimate summer vibes”. In addition,...
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vivo X90S and iQOO 11S emerge in official photos
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The upcoming vivo X90S is expected to launch with the Dimensity 9200+ chipset soon and we finally have a live look at the device thanks to vivo China VP and GM of Brand and Product Strategy Jia Jingdong. We can see the X90S in its white color and it looks just like the regular vivo X90 which launched back in November. The upcoming X90S is expected to retain the core specs of the X90 with the chipset being the only major change.vivo X90S and iQOO 11SIn addition to the X90S, we also got a first look at the iQOO 11S in green. Like the X90 and X90S, the iQOO 11S looks identical to...
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Realme 11 Pro+ goes on sale in India today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme 11 Pro+, which was unveiled in China last month and began its international rollout a week ago, will go on sale in India today starting at noon local time. It comes in Astral Black, Sunrise Beige, and Oasis Green colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR27,999 ($340/€315) and INR29,999 ($365/€335), respectively. You can buy it from Realme's official Indian website, Flipkart, and mainline channels.The Realme 11 Pro+ is powered by the Dimensity 7050 SoC and runs Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 out of the box. It's built around a 6.7" FullHD+ 120Hz...
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Sony WF-1000XM5: more details leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony's WF-1000XM5 flagship true wireless earbuds have been leaking a lot in recent months, and this means their launch is definitely nearing - in fact, a new source claims they will finally get official within the next few days.Right before that, we have a few more leaked details about the pair. The WF-1000XM5 are very light, at just 5.9g. They come with what Sony calls Dynamic Driver X, which measures 8.4mm diagonally and is supposed to provide excellent audio quality.There are two proprietary processors on board as well as dual feedback mics, which allow for real time...
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UK: Vodafone and Three announce intention to merge, creating the biggest operator
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The UK's third and fourth operators by market share have today announced their intention to merge. We're talking about Vodafone and Three. The combined company would leapfrog past both EE (the current No.1) and O2 (the No.2), creating the country's biggest operator while at the same time lowering competition, since where there were four, there will be only three.As part of the proposed deal, Vodafone would own 51% of the combined business and CK Hutchinson Group Telecom Holdings (the owner of the Three brand) would have 49%.Of course, as usual in these situations, wonderful things...
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Samsung Galaxy Watches to get irregular heart rate warning
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced that it's readying an irregular heart rate tracking feature that will debut with the upcoming Galaxy Watch6 series and will later reach older models too. It's going to be introduced via Samsung's Health Monitor app, which is also used for ECG measurements.And although unconfirmed, it seems that only Samsung smartphone owners will get notifications for irregular heart rate since the app is available only to Samsung devices. It also sounds like the irregular heart rate tracking will require continuous heart rate tracking to be enabled, which sounds reasonable...
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Madhav Sheth announces departure from Realme
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following a five-year tenure at Realme, Madhav Sheth has announced his departure from the company. The executive served as Realme India’s CEO from 2018 to 2021 and later assumed the role of Realme VP and President of the Realme International Business Group.Sheth issued an official statement on Twitter where he outlined Realme’s accomplishments in India during his tenure and also hinted at a new position in India’s export business. Sheth also confirmed he will remain a strategic advisor to Realme and its development strategy, market strategies and product observations.Goodbye can...
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AMD Ryzen PRO 7000 series chips for business PCs and laptops announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] AMD announced its new Ryzen PRO 7000 series chips based on its Zen4 architecture and built on the 4nm manufacturing node. The Ryzen PRO 7000 series come less than a year after the Ryzen PRO 5000 and are based on the future-proof AM5 platform and require DDR5 memory. In addition, the new 7000 series now supports PCIe Gen5.The PRO 7000 series are aimed at business desktops with the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945, 12C/124T clocked at up to 5.4 GHz, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 8C/16T, running at up to 5.3 GHz and the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, 6C/12T that can go up to 5.1 GHz. All chips are clocked at 65W.In...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch6 Classic prices leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A few days ago a bunch of renders leaked showing Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch6 family, and today a different source is back with exhaustive pricing information for all four models.Keep in mind that this information comes from France. Even if this leak does pan out, and these will be the exact prices over there, there might still be small differences in other Eurozone countries due to varying VAT rates. And of course, if your country doesn't have the euro as its currency, take these as general indications only.The Galaxy Watch6 will be available in 40mm in Graphite and Cream for...
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Tecno Camon 20 Premier review
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Here's a list of Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for Android 14 + One UI 6.0
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has yet to kickstart its One UI 6.0 beta program, which is expected to start in July in the third quarter this year, but SamMobile compieled a list of Galaxy devices that are eligible for the Android 14 update.Since Samsung made its update policies more transparent, it's now somewhat easier to filter out possible candidates. For instance, the flagship models since the Galaxy S21 series are promised to receive four major updates and so are some more recent mid-rangers. Older ones get two major updates.This means that the Galaxy S21 or newer are surely getting the Android 14...
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ZTE nubia Neovision Glass goes on open sale
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following its announcement earlier this year at MWC Barcelona, the ZTE nubia Neovision Glass is now on open sale across the EU, Middle East, Asia Pacific and South Africa. The portable head-mounted display features a Micro-OLED display that outputs in 1080P resolution per eye with the virtual screen being scalable up to 120 inches.Peak brightness is rated at 1,800 nits and you get a 43° field of view and you also get a 0-500° myopia adjustment. The headset weighs just 79 grams and can be plugged into a range of devices ranging from smartphones to tablets, laptops, game consoles and...
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Limited-edition Infinix Note 30 Pro smartphone celebrates collaboration with Tesla Science Center
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix announced a new collaboration with the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, New York which will see the Transsion Holdings tech brand financially support the institution’s development and initiatives.We are honored to pay homage to the legacy of Nikola Tesla and his groundbreaking work and are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation with this collaboration. We hope to inspire young minds to pursue their passion for science and technology fearlessly. - Lake Hu, Infinix CMO In addition, Infinix announced a limited edition Note 30 Pro featuring exclusive...
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Kuo: Apple iPhone 15 will get upgraded UWB chip to boost Vision Pro user experience
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Ming-Chi Kuo delivered his latest investor note with some interesting predictions on the upcoming iPhones. The iPhone 15 lineup will feature a new, upgraded ultra-wideband chip that will improve the integration with the Vision Pro headset.Apple has used the same U1 UWB chip since the iPhone 11. Per Kuo, the U2 will make the move from 16nm (on the U1) to 7nm, improving performance and power consumption.Apple's U1 chip is also in the Watch Series 6 and newer, the HomePod mini, the second-gen HomePod, the new AirPods Pro's case, and in the AirTags. The U1 allows for Find My features,...
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Carl Pei shows off new transparent cable for the Nothing Phone (2)
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (1) came with a plain white cable – boooring. The company has prepared a new cable design for the upcoming Phone (2) and founder Carl Pei posted an image to show it off.The cable itself it still white, but the two USB-C plugs on either end have transparent plastic on top of a gray material with the “Nothing” logo etched into it. There is also a row of six circles, the purpose of which is unclear (these can’t be LEDs, can they?).Nothing Phone (2)'s transparent USB-C cableThis new design is much more in line with the company’s trademark aesthetic and will pair...
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Samsung expands its self-repair program to Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After launching the Galaxy self-repair program in the US last year and expanding it to South Korea last month, Samsung has now brought the program to Europe – by the end of June it will be available in Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.Right now the program covers the three previous generations of S-series flagships, the Galaxy S20, S21 and S22, with replacement screens, back panels and charging connectors being available. Note that the screen replacement kit also includes a new battery.You can pick up a set of tools that is required...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series promo images emerge
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is rumored to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 in the final week of July and we now have official-looking promo images that confirm their design.Galaxy Tab S9 series posterThe new teasers show all three Galaxy Tab S9 series members with the Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra. The marketing materials seem to imply water resistant rating. Based on previous rumors the Tab S9 series will be IP67 water and dust resistant which would be a major addition for the Tab S-series. The second promo image shows the Tab S9 next to the Galaxy Watch 5...
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vivo sets X90s announcement for June 26
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo will take the wraps off the vivo X90s on June 26 at a special event in China. The news was made official on vivo's Weibo channel alongside a collection of street photos captured with the phone.vivo gave the X90s to Mangum photographer Alex Webb, who has a vibrant and colorful style, which works nicely to showcase what the vivo X90s can do.vivo X90s official camera samplesThe vivo X90s will use the new Dimensity 9200+ chipset but is otherwise expected to be identical or near so, as the Dimensity 9200-powered X90.That means the X90s will have a 6.78-inch...
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HTC U23 Pro is up on pre-order in Europe, gets disassembled on video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] HTC may be past its heyday, but the company still releases new smartphone models occasionally. The most recent one is the HTC U23 Pro with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 108MP main camera and 6.7” 120Hz OLED display. If you’re curious about how easy this phone is to disassemble in case you need to swap out a component, this PBKreview video answers just this question.The phone’s plastic back comes off easily enough and from then on it’s plain Phillips head screws. The good news is that most things are kept on separate sub-assemblies, e.g. the USB-C charging port is not soldered to the daughter...
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Google Pixel 8 duo's display specs leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following last week’s detailed Google Pixel 8 series camera specs leak comes a new report on the upcoming devices’ screen specs. Based on information from an inside source at Google, Android Authority shares our most detailed look at the Pixel 8 duo’s new display panels.Google Pixel 8 series display specsPixel 8 will bring a flat 6.17-inch OLED display with 1080 x 2400px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display panel will reportedly measure 64 x 143mm and will have a higher corner curvature at 102px compared to the 47px on its predecessor. In addition, we get confirmation...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 24
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] In what is our most repeated line this year, the Samsung Galaxy A54 sits on top of our trending chart this week. Behind it the Galaxy S23 Ultra regained its second position, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro completes the podium. The Redmi Note 12 took fourth as the Realme 11 Pro+ slid to fifth. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is back on the chart and took the sixth spot ahead of the Galaxy A34 and Realme 11 Pro.Poco F5 has lost a spot and is now ninth, while the Galaxy A14 sits at the foot of the table.The Tecno Spark 10 Pro and the Galaxy F54 lost out this time, making room for the...
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Week 24 in review: Galaxy S23 FE is coming in Q3, Nothing Phone (2) set for July 11
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Week 24 is done, so let's recap it. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was reported to arrive earlier than Q4. The fan edition S23 will likely drop between July and September in select markets and have a broader release in Q4 and Q1 of 2024.The OnePlus Nord 3 was revealed in official-looking press renders. Being a rebadged Ace 2V, it will have a 6.74-inch 120Hz display, a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide, 16MP selfie, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging. It will use a Dimensity 9000 SoC with up to 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The Nord 3 is coming to Europe and rumor has it the 8/128GB...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, Canada, the UK and India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Discounts and deals are keeping the Pixel 7 relevant after the 7a launched, meanwhile the Galaxy A54 is getting some solid deals of its own. Now might be a good time to pick up some earbuds too (unless you’re waiting for Sony to drop the WF-1000XM5). USA Canada The UK India USAThe Google Pixel 7 is under threat of becoming obsolete after the launch of the 7a, but good offers keep it in the game – while not a straight discount, Amazon sells the phone at $600 with a $100 gift card, effectively bringing the price down to $500. ...
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Weekly poll: are port-less phones the future?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus arrived in late 2016 with a major omission – the 3.5mm headphone jack was gone. Competitors pocked fun at Apple in ads but followed suit soon after. These days the only flagships to still offer a headphone jack are Sony, Asus and Red Magic. The jack is more common in the mid-range, but there are still many phones in that segment without one that sell millions of units.So our question for today is this – you already bought a phone without a headphone jack, will you buy one with no wired port at all?There have been a few prototype devices that abolished the use...
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Weekly poll results: Realme 11 Pro+ has potential, the 11 Pro doesn't deserve its name
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] How can you call a phone “pro” when it doesn’t even have basics like an ultra wide camera? Voters in last week’s poll were not impressed by what the Realme 11 Pro has to offer and believe there are much better mid-rangers on the market right now – not the least of which is its own sibling, the Pro+.What went wrong? Well, the 11 Pro lacks an UW camera, but that’s not all. There were the usual complains about the lack of a microSD slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack (at least there are stereo speakers on board). That Dimensity 7050 also had a tough time concealing that it’s a 1080 underneath, a...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic appear in colorful renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Next month, Samsung is hosting the Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, where it's also expected to make the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic official. We got our first look at the Galaxy Watch6 Classic last month, which has now appeared in official-looking images with the vanilla Watch6, showing the smartwatches in different colors.Samsung Galaxy Watch6 • Samsung Galaxy Watch6 ClassicThe source claims that the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 will come in silver, black, and beige colors in two sizes - 40mm and 44mm. The Samsung...
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Asus Zenfone 10's design and color options revealed through leaked renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Asus Zenfone 10, launching on June 29, has appeared in official-looking press renders, giving us our best look yet at the flagship and revealing its color options.These renders, leaked by reliable leakster Evan Blass, show the Asus Zenfone 10 in five colors, with the green shade already confirmed by Asus.The Asus Zenfone 10 packs a punch hole display, confirmed by Asus to measure 5.9" diagonally, but its resolution is yet to be confirmed.Asus Zenfone 10 leaked rendersThe Zenfone 10's frame has antenna lines, meaning they are made of metal. The smartphone has a...
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iQOO Neo 7 Pro's processor and charging speed officially confirmed ahead of July 4 unveiling
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A few days ago, iQOO revealed the design of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro, which will be unveiled on July 4 in India. Now the company has confirmed a couple of key specs of the smartphone - its processor and charging speed.iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will be joined by an "Independent Gaming Chip" (IG Chip) to take the "gaming experience to new heights" and deliver "enhanced graphics and smooth gameplay."The iQOO Neo 7 Pro will also support 120W FlashCharge technology, advertised to juice up the phone's battery up to 50% in...
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Sony will keep making smartphones for multiple years to come, Qualcomm
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony has been making some incredibly intriguing smartphones lately, but it hasn't been selling very many of them. Naturally, that may make you wonder whether the Japanese electronics giant would just, at some point, decide to cut its losses and exit the smartphone business altogether, following in the footsteps of the likes of LG and HTC.The answer is no. Sony will keep making Android smartphones for multiple years to come. The revelation comes from a rather unlikely source - Qualcomm.Sony Xperia 1 VThe chip maker has announced in a new press release today that it has extended...
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vivo Y36 makes it to India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo's new Y36 initially appeared in Indonesia last month, and today it has finally landed in India as well. We're talking about the 4G version, powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC.It's now available from vivo's own Indian e-store, as well as Flipkart and offline retail stores. The price is INR 16,999, and there's just one model, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which you can have in Vibrant Gold and Meteor Black colorways.vivo Y36 in Meteor BlackThe vivo Y36 has a 6.64-inch 1080x2388 LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate and 650-nit peak brightness, microSD card...
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vivo X90s memory options leaked by third-party retailer
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X90s is arriving on Monday, and we know the phone will look like the vivo X90 with a new color - Green, replacing Blue. Today, the device appeared on JD.com, and while the price is yet to be revealed, we saw the memory options - they will be 8/256 GB, 12/256 GB, and 12/512 GB.The X90s is clearly going to be a refreshed variant of the X90, and vivo is clearly launching only versions with UFS 4.0 storage, as the UFS 3.1 variant was available on the 8/128 GB option that is now gone from the upcoming flagship listing.Speaking of similarities, we expect vivo X90s to also...
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Micron unveils its UFS 4.0 storage tech, it's twice as fast as previous-gen storage
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Micron announced its UFS 4.0 mobile storage solution and revealed that it has already shipped qualification samples to “select global smartphone manufacturers and chipset vendors”.The new tech will be used to manufacture storage in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities. High-volume production will begin in the second half of this year, so it will be a while before the first phones with Micron UFS 4.0 storage arrive.This storage is built on 232-layer TLC flash (triple-level cells, i.e. storing 3 bits per cell). According to the company, its six-plane NAND architecture enables higher...
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Samsung Galaxy M34 5G confirmed to launch soon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy M34 5G soon and the official landing page on Amazon India is here with our first teaser. The device will sport a triple camera on its back and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.Galaxy M34 5G teasersBased on rumors, Galaxy M34 5G will feature a nearly identical spec sheet to the Galaxy A34. This means we should expect a 6.6-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 120Hz), a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging. The back will likely house a 48MP main cam alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens...
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will be able to run Google Maps on its cover display
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The most important upgrade on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 over the Z Flip4 is the larger cover display – moving up from the tiny 1.9” (512 x 260px) to 3.4” (720 x 748px) will enable Samsung to run apps on the cover display, not just basic widgets.The company has allegedly worked with Google to include apps like Google Maps. Right now it’s not clear how much of Maps’ functionality will be available with the phone closed – it could be the whole app (like on the Moto Razr40 Ultra) or it could be a trimmed down version.Cover display size comparison: Galaxy Z Flip4 • Z...
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The Motorola Razr 40 series is coming to India on July 3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola India teased the arrival of the Razr 40 series at the beginning of this month, but it’s only now that the company revealed the exact date – July 3, ten days from now and a month after the teaser.Motorola’s local branch has updated the pages for both the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra to list the launch date. There’s no pre-order yet, so we don’t know the prices for the two foldables (those were never announced). You can register your email for updates, though.The Motorola Razr 40 series is coming to India on July 3There’s also a landing page on Amazon. No prices here...
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Qualcomm expands S3 Gen 2 sound platform with ultra-low 20 ms latency
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Qualcomm announced it is expanding the S3 Gen 2 Sound with optimized latency that goes below 20 ms for “lag-free gaming audio.” Manufacturers can also utilize the platform to add Auracast broadcast audio functionality to dongles and adapters with source devices such as phones, laptops, and TVs.The enhanced solution is optimized for gaming, revealed the official press release. It is a combination of Snapdragon Sound and LE Audio. It delivers “ultra-low latency of 20 less than 20 ms”, and it can get even further reduced with the source device delivering game audio only. Music listeners...
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Apple releases iOS 17 Beta 2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is now seeding its iOS 17 Beta 2 release to developers and beta testers following the Beta 1 release from earlier this month. The new changes include a redesigned update screen with more information for the beta software as well as several of the key features from the WWDC announcement.There’s the new tap to AirDrop feature which allows users to touch their devices to initiate file transfers. The Location Settings page within System Setting now includes a new MicroLocation option which if enabled should provide even more detailed location data for apps and location sharing....
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Amazfit Cheetah and Cheetah Pro announced for runners with classic crown and dual-band GPS
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazfit has announced the new Cheetah series under its Performance lineup. It's aimed at runners, and the first smartwatches Amazfit launched as a part of the Cheetah series are called Cheetah and Cheetah Pro.Amazfit Cheetah ProLet's talk about the Amazfit Cheetah Pro first. It's advertised as "a premium watch for elite runners who want to optimize their performance" and packs a 1.45" Always-On AMOLED display of 480x480-pixel resolution. It's protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and has a 1,000 nits peak brightness to ensure the on-screen information is readable under bright sunlight. The...
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Samsung brings Galaxy S23 Ultra in Red in Sky Blue to offline stores in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra in Black, Green, Lavender and Cream colors on all markets. Some countries also got versions in Graphite, Lime, Sky Blue and Red but they were exclusively sold on Samsung’s online store.The company announced the Red and Blue options are now also available at physical Samsung Experience stores in India, as well as other retailers.Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung India is offering the Galaxy S23 Ultra in Red and Blue only with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The price is INR124,999, which is equivalent to $1,525/€1,390. For comparison, the...
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Google's latest ad campaign paints the iPhone 14 Pro as being jealous of the Pixel 7 Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google is amping up the cringe with its latest ad campaign for its Pixel phones. The star is the Pixel 7 Pro, which is having a series of conversations with what looks like an iPhone 14 Pro in a case. So far so weird. But wait, there's more! Much, much more.See, the iPhone is jealous of the Pixel, because the Pixel can do so many things it can't. Or something like that. The robotic voices definitely don't help lower the cringe levels here, not even a little bit. So let's start our viewing session with a video in which the iPhone says all it has to show after so many years of existence is...
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JCB Toughphone and Toughphone Max announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] JCB - the British heavy equipment manufacturer - is back on the smartphone scene with two new rugged Android phones. The JCB Toughphone and Toughphone Max are both MIL-SPEC 810G compliant and feature an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance at up to 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. The new devices feature a hardened polycarbonate frame and back with metal elements.JCB ToughphoneJCB Toughphone features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch housing its 20MP front facing camera. Toughphone Max brings a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 20MP...
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Google is probably working on a keyboard and stylus for the Pixel Tablet
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google's Pixel Tablet launched with a bundled charging and speaker dock, but no keyboard or stylus - not even as additional purchases. That's a bit odd in today's world where tablets routinely feature those as options. New evidence today points in the direction of Google actually working towards releasing a first-party keyboard and stylus for its tablet, however.This was discovered by a developer in a URL that leads to the latest version of the Pixel Retail Demo app, which is used to lock down display devices in retail stores and showcase various features of the device it's running on....
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Amazon kicks off Prime Day 2023 on July 11 and 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazon announced that it will hold its 48-hour Prime Day on July 11-12 this year. If you don't know what Prime Day is (really?) - it's Amazon's deal event with big savings on a bunch of items, exclusively for Prime members. The event first came to be on July 15 2015 as a way to celebrate Amazon's 20th birthday.Prime Day 2023 will kick off at 3 am EDT - the time Amazon refreshes its daily deals. There will be deals in every category and from every brand. As usual, you'll need a Prime membership, which gives you faster delivery, free of charge, as well as other benefits like Prime Video,...
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Nothing Phone (2) pricing and storage options in Europe leak ahead of launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing is yet to release its smartphone for 2023 called Nothing Phone (2) and this time around, it appears to be almost a proper flagship. We say almost because it will employ last year's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC instead of the more recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.In any case, pricing is expected to go up significantly but by how much? Thanks to a French media outlet, we have the pricing of two Nothing Phone (2) storage options - 256GB and 512GB. The former will likely be paired with 8GB of RAM and will set you back €729 while the beefier 12GB/512GB version will ask €849.That's a...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: what we know so far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will join the Z Fold5 at Samsung's summer Unpacked event in Seoul in the last week of July. Being one of the most anticipated phones of the year, there've been plenty of rumors and leaks to give us more than a rough idea of what the phone will bring.So let's gather all the rumors under one roof. This is all we know so far about the Galaxy Z Flip5.Bigger cover displayThe biggest change, quite literally, is the cover display. It's ballooned up from a barely-usable 1.9-inches and 260x512px to a 3.4-inch 720x748px screen that takes most of the cover.The...
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Honor timetable leaks: Magic V2 is coming on July 12, Honor X50 will arrive a week before that
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor’s first foldable, the Magic V went on sale in January 2022 and even though design was refreshed with the Magic Vs in the second half of the year, we’re still overdue for a proper sequel. Rumor has it that the Honor Magic V2 will be introduced on July 12, three weeks from now.Apparently, it will have Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 8 Gen 2 variants with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB storage. Other rumored changes include doubling the resolution on the main camera to 108MP and the addition of 50W wireless charging to the 5,000mAh battery (which already supported 66W wired charging on the...
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ASUS ROG Ally to launch in India on July 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ASUS has finally announced the launch date for the ROG Ally handheld gaming console. The device will launch officially on Wednesday, July 12 and will be available through ASUS Exclusive Stores, ASUS EShop, and Flipkart.Aside from that, Flipkart will also be hosting an exclusive flash sale for the device on Friday, July 7 for one day only.The ROG Ally is a handheld gaming console based on the Windows platform. It features the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with an 8-core Zen4 CPU and 12CU Radeon RDNA 3 GPU with an adjustable power limit of 9-30W.The console also features a...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 25
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Week 25 saw the Samsung Galaxy A54 further extend its lead as the most popular phone in our database this year. It once again had the Galaxy S23 Ultra right behind it with the Redmi Note 12 Pro sitting pretty in third. The Redmi Note 12 retained the fourth position and the first change we see this week is the fifth place, which is now occupied by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 follow in sixth and seventh, while the extensive leaks are already putting the Asus Zenfone 10 under the spotlight. The compact upcoming flagship is still a couple of weeks away from...
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Week 25 in review: Nothing Phone (2), Google Pixel 8, and OnePlus V Fold leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Welcome to another week's recap. Interestingly enough, our top story of the week was Nothing's transparent USB-C cable for the Phone (2). The cable has the brand's engraving as well as six tiny circles, which we hope are LEDs, but are likely just part of the design.While on the topic, we got reported prices for the 8/256GB and 12/512GB Nothing Phone (2) - €729 and €849, respectively. We'll find out for sure on July 11.We gathered a list of all Galaxy devices that are eligible for OneUI 6.0 and Android 14. The Galaxy S21 or newer is surely getting the Android 14 along with the Galaxy Z...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, Italy, the US, and India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] What is better – a year old flagship or a current mid-ranger? If they are close enough in price, the high-end hardware tends to be the better pick as we’ll see with a few phones this week. The UK Germany Italy USA India UKA few weeks ago the Realme GT2 was selling for £360, but its price has fallen by £50 since then. This makes is a great deal for a Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 6.62” 120Hz AMOLED display (FHD+), complete with a 5,000mAh battery and 65W fast charging. Realme GT2 ...
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Say hi to the Redmi 12, Xiaomi's very freshly-announced entry-level phone with good specs for a good price.Let's unbox it, then we'll go over both. Similar to the entry-level Galaxy phones, the Redmi 12 ships with a USB cable, but manages to squeeze in a case as well. There's no charger, though, so you'll need to supply your own - the phone supports 18W charging.Back to the specs. The Redmi 12 has an ample 6.79-inch IPS LCD of 1080x2460px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is vibrant and ramps up surprisingly bright.The SoC is a 12nm MediaTek Helio G88 paired with...
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Weekly poll: are macro-enabled ultra wide cameras useful or useless?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Many of you think it’s useless – the dedicated 2MP macro module that is there to pad out the camera count on cheaper phones. But if the phone has autofocus on its ultra wide-angle camera, then it can produce far higher quality photos.Is this a feature that you use regularly? Or ever? Note that we’re asking specifically about macro photography with AF-enabled ultrawide cameras, not about dedicated modules like the aforementioned 2MP units or even the higher quality telemacro modules.High-end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max do have autofocus on...
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Flashback: phones that weren’t, part 3: an award-winning design hobbled by an awful chipset
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While Windows is best known as a desktop operating system, Microsoft’s big push with Windows 8 was to make both the internals and the user interface capable of running on a touch-based, ARM-powered device. This caused a massive rewrite of Windows Phone as it went from version 7 to version 8 and breaking app compatibility. The desktop and mobile OSes continued to move closer together and Windows 10 Mobile’s Continuum feature blurred the lines between desktop and mobile.The hero of today’s story – well, the tragic hero, but let’s not spoil the story – is called the NuAns Neo. Continuum...
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Weekly poll results: port-less phones may be an unfortunate future, according to most
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week’s poll raised some hackles – a lot of people really hate the idea of a port-less future for smartphones. And quite a few are convinced that the EU will block any such designs, but that may not be possible. Here is how the official post describes the rules:Regardless of their manufacturer, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds and laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts,...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets the camera-improving June update in Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The major camera-improving June 2023 update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S23 series in Asian countries last week is now rolling out in Europe for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.The update comes with firmware version S91xBXXU2AWF1 and weighs 2.2GB, so make sure you download it over a Wi-Fi connection to avoid additional mobile data charges by your carrier.The June 2023 update bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S23 trio to June 2023, but more importantly, it fixes the camera autofocus issues, improves Night Mode processing, and adds a 2x...
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Infinix Note 30 VIP charging test - the fastest wireless charging in its class
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Looking for a phone with fast charging on the cheap? The Infinix Note 30 VIP has you covered. It offers 68W wired charging solution, which is among the fastest in the class, but also 50W wireless charging, which is unprecedented at its price point.Infinix 68W wall charger and 50W wireless charging padThe Note 30 VIP's predecessor, the Note 12 VIP, had considerably faster 120W wired charging, but the 30 VIP goes for a more balanced approach, where you don't need a cable for a quick top-up. This is one of the few phones having wireless charging in the first place in the...
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Nothing Phone (2): what we know so far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing, the company, launched at the end of January 2021 and since then it released one phone and a couple of TWS buds, but now it’s time for its second phone. The company is deliberate with its launches, working on building a reputation of hip, stand-out products because it is trying to enter the very crowded, very competitive smartphone market, a market with a lot of red tape.The Nothing Phone (2) will be officially unveiled on July 11, but the Carl Pei & co. have already confirmed a number of key aspects about the device. There has been no shortage of unofficial leaks as well, here is...
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2r's price leaked ahead of July 5 launch, two Nord smartphones teased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus launched the Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones in India in April for INR2,999 ($37/€33), and on July 5, the company will unveil the 'r' version, called Nord Buds 2r. OnePlus is yet to reveal the Nord Buds 2r's price, but a new rumor claims it will have a box price of INR2,299 ($28/€26) in India, meaning the actual selling price could be less.OnePlus has set up a promo page on its official website, which reveals the Nord Buds 2r's design is similar to the Nord Buds 2. The company also confirmed its color options - Deep Gray and Triple Blue.Amazon.in will reveal more about the Nord...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series to include three models, codenames revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A media report in January claimed Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, expected to arrive in Q1 2024, would include two instead of three models - Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24+ was said to be dropped by the Korean conglomerate. However, new revelation suggests that won't be the case, and the S24 series, like the S23 lineup, will include vanilla, Plus, and Ultra models.The word comes from SamMobile and GalaxyClub, who claim the Galaxy S24 series is codenamed "Muse" by Samsung, and there are three different codenames for the smartphones - Muse 1, Muse 2, and Muse 3 - suggesting...
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Our Realme 11 Pro+ vs 11 Pro video comparison is out now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Whenever we review a phone, we conclude by comparing it to its rivals, which are always similar in price. In the case of the Realme 11 Pro, one of its closest rivals was the Realme 11 Pro+, which at the time of publication is only INR 4,000 (€45, converted) more expensive.The two are close in specs - the same display, battery, and chipset - but the Pro+ does offer a tangible advantage with faster charging, and a better all-round camera system.But all of that's on paper. We pit the two in a video comparison to visualize how they differ and if the savings from the Pro+ to the Pro are...
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Oppo Find N3 Flip leaked render shows an extra camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is currently getting ready to launch the Galaxy Z Flip5 next month, which will feature a much larger outer screen. The first flip-style foldable with a big cover display was Oppo's Find N2 Flip, which got its international launch earlier this year. Despite it being a rather new device still, Oppo is apparently already busy working on its successor.And today, a render depicting the upcoming Oppo Find N3 Flip got leaked. You can see it below in all its glory.The outer screen looks pretty much identical to the Find N2 Flip's, so Oppo seems to not want to play the screen...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 price leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 has been leaking like crazy lately, ahead of its official unveiling, which is planned for the last week of July at a special event in Korea.Today we get an essential piece of the puzzle: the price. This information comes from Greece, and if the number pans out, it represents a significant jump compared to what the Flip4 launched at last year. The new model is allegedly going to be priced at €1,299 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.Galaxy Z Flip4 (left) vs. Galaxy Z Flip5 (right)For comparison's sake, let us remember that the Galaxy Z Flip4's 8/128GB...
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Honor 90 pops up on Amazon UK ahead of global launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Honor 90 made its official debut in China last month and is now set to go global on July 6 which is less than two weeks away at this point. Interestingly, the official Honor Store on Amazon UK has already listed the Honor 90 for pre-order for £450 in the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. The device is listed in its Midnight Black and Emerald Green colors.Honor 90 listing on Amazon UKThe Amazon UK listing claims the device will be released on August 5 and that the first deliveries will be scheduled for August 10. These dates could be placeholders of course.Honor 90 in...
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OnePlus 12 details surface, to feature new main camera sensor, better telephoto
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We are likely far from seeing the OnePlus 12 out in the wild as previous rumors indicated that the company is focusing on a proper upgrade rather than a half-baked one for the second half of this year. And according to a report by Yogesh Brar, the device will indeed launch in early Q1 next year, following a Chinese release in December 2023.In any case, the report promises several key improvements. Perhaps the most notable upgrade concerns the camera department. The main sensor will be replaced with a new one and we hope to see a 1-inch imager like the Oppo Find X6 Pro. The leak also...
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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch Apple Pay in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple has been looking to launch its payment feature called Apple Pay in India for some time now but it hasn't successfully negotiated the terms with local authorities. Well, according to people familiar with the matter, the company is again in talks with the local regulatory bodies, specifically, the NPCI - a special division of India's central bank Reserve Bank of India.Currently, all payment methods in the country work atop of the UPI, which is a popular payment method in South Asian markets. Walmart's PhonePe, Google's GPay and Paytm are all compliant with UPI and work in...
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2R set to launch on July 5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is gearing up to launch an even more affordable entry-level version of the Nord Buds 2 dubbed Nord Buds 2R on July 5. The earbuds already have their landing page on Amazon India and will bring the same basic design as the Nord Buds 2 but presumably without active noise cancelation to keep their price down.OnePlus Nord Buds 2R launch posterBuds 2R will be available in blue and black colors and may launch with an INR 2,000 price tag based on rumors. OnePlus will reveal more teasers in the coming days which should clear up the specs department. We’re also expecting a launch...
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FTC: Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal should remain blocked for now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Microsoft finds itself in yet another legal hurdle as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed for an injunction to temporarily block its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC appealed the decision to block the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger in federal court citing potential harm to competition in the console, cloud gaming and gaming subscription sectors. The FTC’s in-house court needs more time to assess the situation and rule whether the merger would be detrimental to consumers.This is not the first instance of regulators being hesitant to give...
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Steam Summer Sale slashes Steam Deck price by as much as 20%
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Valve's traditional Steam Summer Sale is on, and the company has taken the liberty to discount its own Steam Deck hardware quite heavily. While the handheld has gone on sale in the past as well, this time around, prices are slashed by up to 20%.The base 64GB model now goes for $359.10 and €377.10 in the US and Europe, respectively, down from $399 and €419. This variant has proven to be the most popular one due to the fairly simple DIY SSD upgrade process on the Steam Deck. However, there are even more savings to be had if you opt for a higher storage model straight from Valve. The...
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vivo X90 hands-on review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X90, launched in China last November, began its international rollout this year with the vivo X90 Pro. We already reviewed the X90 Pro and found it to be an exemplary flagship smartphone with impressive imaging skills, but now we got a chance to spend some time with the more affordable vivo X90. We used the vivo X90 for a month and here's what we found about it.PackagingThe vivo X90 comes in a blue-colored retail box similar to the X90 Pro's box with the same contents. You get a protective case, a SIM card ejection tool, a USB-C cable, a 120W charger, and the usual...
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Nokia and Apple sign long-term patent cross-license agreement covering 5G and other technologies
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nokia has announced it signed a new long-term patent cross-license agreement with Apple to replace the current license agreement signed back in May 2017, which is set to expire towards the end of 2023.The new patent license agreement covers Nokia's inventions in 5G and other technologies. The terms of this agreement between the two companies remain confidential, but Nokia said it will receive payments from Apple for a multi-year period and expects to recognize the revenue related to this new agreement starting in January 2024.The Finnish company also said that the new agreement...
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Realme Pad 2 4G leaks with renders and specs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme is allegedly working on a new tablet. A rather detailed leak showcases the Realme Pad 2 4G. As per the source, the upcoming device will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. After some experimentation with Qualcomm in the Realme Pad X and Unisoc in the Realme Pad Mini, it seems that the company has once again settled for a MediaTek chip, just like on the original Realme Pad.Realme Pad 2 4GThe Helio G99 will likely be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Realme Pad 2 is expected to feature an 8,360 mAh battery with 33W fast charging via a USB...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon 888 promo materials leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Rumors are continuing to mount regarding a new re-launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE model in India. As per yet another source, the new model is well on its way and should be dropping sometime in the next ten days.As far as changes to the new Galaxy S21 FE, first and probably foremost, there is the switch from the Exynos 2100 chipset to a Snapdragon 888. The base storage is also upgraded to 256GB of non-expandable storage, likely alongside 8GB of RAM. That's up from the entry 128GB and 8GB configuration of the current Galaxy S21 FE.The new leak also includes an alleged...
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Realme Buds Wireless 3 Bluetooth earphones are coming on July 6, design and specs revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme launched the Buds Wireless 2 neckband-style wireless earphones in May 2021, and after over two years, the company will follow up with the Realme Buds Wireless 3.The Realme Buds Wireless 3 will be introduced on July 6 - the same day when Realme will unveil the Narzo 60 and Narzo 60 Pro. All three products will be introduced through an event in India which will begin at noon local time.Realme hasn't detailed the Buds Wireless 3's specs sheet, but the company shared its pictures, revealing the design and color options - Vitality White, Bass Yellow, and Pure...
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AMD releases limited run Ryzen 5600X3D CPU in the US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] AMD and Micro Center have announced a limited run launch of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU. This is a variant of the Ryzen 5 5600X but with the 3D V-Cache technology.The 5600X3D, much like the 5600X itself, is technically a chip that wasn't good enough to be a 5800X3D. This means instead of eight functional CPU cores, it has six. It still, however, has the full 96MB of L3 cache, which made the 5800X3D such a fantastic CPU for gaming.The 5600X3D has a 3.3GHz base clock frequency and 4.4GHz boost clock frequency, a reduction of 400MHz and 200MHz respectively over the standard...
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WhatsApp brings new QR code chat history transfer feature
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp has a new chat history transfer feature that simplifies the process of getting your chats and files on a new device without using cloud backups. With the new feature, users get a QR code on their old device containing their backed-up history which is then transferred locally to their new phone via Wi-Fi Direct.The new chat history restore feature is still rolling out to Whats App Beta users and is only available for same OS transfers for now meaning Android to Android and iOS to iOS. The process involves going into the Settings tab inside WhatsApp --> Chats --> Chat transfer...
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Honor X50 passes through Geekbench ahead of its July 5 unveiling
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Back on September 6 last year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a new mid-range chipset that the upcoming Honor X50 is going to be using. The phone is expected to be made official in China on July 5, and today, ahead of the unveiling, a prototype has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, having been put through the paces of the benchmark.As you can see, the unit in question managed a 606 single-core score and a 2,484 multi-core score. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC has a CPU with four 1.8 GHz cores and four 2.2 GHz cores and an Adreno 710 GPU.The prototype that ran...
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Our Asus Zenfone 10 video review is now out
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Asus Zenfone 10 is just as tiny as the Zenfone 9 was last year. It truly stands out, with its under-6" screen, in an Android world dominated by almost 7-inchers. But can a device this small still be considered a proper flagship?We've tried to answer that question, in painstaking detail, in our in-depth written review, which was published yesterday. If you are interested in a more concise take, you'll be happy to know that our video review of Asus' latest and greatest is now freshly baked and out of the oven. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.As usual in our video reviews,...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to return to India with new chipset, pricing revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to sources familiar with the matter, Samsung is planning to re-launch the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in India in order to get rid of old stock. But this is not the S21 FE that's currently selling in the country, we are talking about the Snapdragon 888-powered version. The one originally available in India was the Exynos 2100 iteration.Right now, the Exynos 2100-powered S21 FE goes for around INR 33,000 ($400), while the Snapdragon 888 version will likely be released for INR 49,999 ($600), but with 8GB/256GB base memory configuration. The Exynos variant brings 6GB of RAM and 128GB...
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YouTube details its three-strike test for ad blocking
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you are at least a semi-tech-savvy internet user, odds are high that you are either using an ad block in YouTube, or you are paying for the Premium tier, which has no ads. And Google is looking for ways of limiting that former option as it's impacting the profitability of the website. YouTube confirmed that it is testing a new three-strike rule for ad blockers.A company official said that YouTube is "running a small experiment" globally by urging people to disable ad block when watching videos on the website. In "some extreme cases" where people ignore the message, they get a...
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Global Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 benchmarked on Geekbench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is nearly ready for unveil and Samsung is now putting the finishing touches on it. Part of that is fine-tuning its performance through benchmarking platforms.Today, the global variant of the Galaxy Z Fold5 has shown up on Geekbench. As expected, it runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with 12GB of RAM, and Android 13.This is the second time we've seen a Galaxy Z Fold5 on Geekbench, the first was reportedly the North American model.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is coming alongside the Galaxy Z Flip5 in late July. It will have a new gapless hinge that will...
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Xiaomi Pad 6 tipped to cost €399 in Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi launched the Pad 6 in China back in April, followed by an international release two months later. The first market was India, and now reports are the new tablet will also reach Europe.According to one leakster, the Xiaomi Pad 6 will start from €399 for the 6/128 GB variant, while the 8/256 GB version will cost €499. Starting price in the United Kingdom will be £369.The Xiaomi Pad 6 has an 11” IPS LCD and a 2880 x 1800 pixels resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset, although there is a Pro version that has Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 but that one destined to remain in...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE certified with 25W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expected to resurrect its FE lineup of smartphones soon with the Galaxy S23 FE which is rumored to launch in the coming months. We now have more details on the phone’s charging speeds as it appeared in a listing on China’s 3C agency. Galaxy S23 FE is listed with the SM-S7110 identifier and will support up to 25W charging speeds as previously expected.Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S7110) listing on 3C databaseBased on the most recent rumors, S23 FE will bring a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming device will likely feature an Exynos...
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OnePlus Nord 3 will come with 50MP camera and 120Hz display, Nord CE 3's design revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus will launch the Nord 3 on July 5. The company has already revealed its design, and now it has announced that Nord 3's primary camera will use a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor and have OIS.Additionally, OnePlus revealed that Nord 3 will pack a 6.74" 120Hz display, likely having a 1080p resolution. The smartphone will also feature an Alert Slider and have two color options - Tempest Gray and Misty Green.OnePlus Nord 3 will come with a 120Hz screen and have two color optionsOnePlus will also launch the Nord CE 3 on July 5, recently confirmed to have the Snapdragon 782G...
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nubia is also bringing a Red Magic tablet and Dao TWS buds on July 5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Rumors about a new tablet by nubia were true, the ZTE brand revealed today. At the July 5 launch, we will see the Red Magic Gaming Tablet, according to the official Weibo page of the company. It will have relatively thin bezels, a single front-facing camera and a big diagonal.The event will also see the launch of the Red Magic Dao TWS earbuds - flagship-tier audio wearables with “extreme aesthetics and performance”.ZTE nubia Red Magic Dao TWS • 8S Pro screen • Gaming tabletThere is no word on the Red Magic Tablet’s specs. We can only assume it will bring a Snapdragon 8 Gen...
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Nothing Phone (2) "pre-orders" start in India with a bunch of exclusive offers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2) is getting fully official at a special online event on July 11. We're still almost two weeks removed from that moment, but that hasn't stopped Flipkart from starting to take what it calls "pre-orders" for the upcoming handset.These are hardly pre-orders, however. It's more of a reservation system. You pay INR 2,000 now (which is refundable, by the way), to "secure the order". Then you go back from July 11 at 9 PM local time to July 20 at 11:59 PM local time to choose your variant and pay the remaining balance, thus claiming your exclusive pre-order...
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Motorola Defy Satellite Link is finally available in the US, works with any iPhone or Android
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is a pretty unique accessory, which was announced back in February and is now finally available to purchase in the US.It connects to your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth and gives it satellite connectivity. Satellite connectivity on phones has of course become a hot topic lately thanks to Apple debuting its Emergency SOS via Satellite service with the iPhone 14 family last year.But the Motorola Defy Satellite Link doesn't care what phone you have. It's also not only for emergencies - there are multiple plans to choose from even, and it comes...
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Tecno Pova 5 Free Fire Special Edition unboxing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Tecno Pova 5 just went official and we got a chance to check out its special Free Fire Special Edition. Here's what we found inside that roomy box.If you're not familiar with Free Fire (Seriously? It has 1 billion downloads on Google Play), it's a battle royale game, by Garena. So Tecno now partnered with the developers to offer the Pova 5 done up in this custom guise.What it includes is an Amber Gold variant of the phone with a Free Fire sleeve for the box, a gift card valid for in-game purchases, and custom Free Fire stickers (with Kelly).The other accessories inside the...
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It's official: Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 arrives in August with Leica cameras
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi President Lu Weibing today announced that the Mix Fold 3 is coming in August. He responded with the news to a question on Weibo, in the comments of a post he made about Xiaomi's latest factory upgrade.The new Smart Factory was officially launched and the first model it will mass produce will be exactly the Mix Fold 3. Apparently there have been a lot of upgrades in terms of manufacturing systems to ensure that the Mix Fold 3 can be thinner and stronger at the same time. It will also have Leica-branded cameras, unsurprisingly.Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 from 2022The Mix Fold 2...
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All iPhone 15 models rumored to get larger batteries
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to a new rumor out of China, supposedly coming from an "insider" at a Foxconn factory, this year's Apple iPhone 15 lineup will see definite improvements in battery capacity. All four models will benefit.So here are the rumored sizes. The iPhone 15 is said to have a 3,877 mAh battery, the iPhone 15 Plus has 4,912 mAh, the iPhone 15 Pro goes with 3,650 mAh, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has 4,852 mAh.For comparison's sake, note that the iPhone 14 comes with a 3,279 mAh cell, the iPhone 14 Plus a 4,323 mAh battery, the iPhone 14 Pro's has 3,200 mAh capacity, and the iPhone 14 Pro...
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UK court rules that Apple infringed on two standard essential patents by Optis
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just last week Apple signed a long-term patent agreement with Nokia that covers 5G and other technologies. However, Cupertino has no such agreement with Optis Cellular Technology, which is suing Apple over eight patents. The UK Court of Appeal just confirmed a decision from March 2022 that states that Apple infringed on two of them.The two patents were ruled to be essential for 4G connectivity and were found to be used by Apple’s iPhones. Apple appealed the decision in May, but that appeal was rejected by the court.All of this is a part of an ongoing legal saga that began four...
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The Samsung Galaxy M34 to cost the same as its predecessor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy M34 will launch later this week (on Friday) and we already know some of the key specs thanks to this page on Amazon India. One thing you won’t find on that page (not yet!) is the price – but leakster Yogesh Brar claims to know it.According to the leakster, the M34 will be priced in the ₹18-19,000 range. For reference, the Galaxy M33 was ₹18,000 for a 6/128GB phone when it arrived in April last year.Samsung Galaxy M34 highlightsCompared to its predecessor, the Galaxy M34 has a different display (6.46” AMOLED vs. 6.6” LCD, both 120Hz FHD+), both use the...
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iQOO 11S and TWS 1 announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The latest additions to the iQOO lineup are here with the iQOO 11S and TWS 1 wireless earbuds. The 11S is a minor update to the iQOO 11 bringing up to 1TB of storage, 200W fast charging and an improved 50MP IMX866 main cam. The rest of the specs between the two phones are identical as are their designs.iQOO 11SThe 11S brings the same 6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED display with 1,440 x 3,200 px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate as its predecessor. The device is also equipped with vivo’s V2 display chip which helps manage refresh rate and gaming performance. There’s a 16MP front facing cam...
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Xiaomi Mix Fold3 to also miss on an international release
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The foldable market may be growing steadily as most major smartphone OEMs have not one but a couple of foldable handsets already. However, that's mostly true for the Chinese market, whereas other countries' choices are mostly limited to Samsung, Motorola, Huawei and, in some cases, Oppo. Unfortunately, things won't be changing anytime soon.According to a reputable Chinese tipster IceUniverse, Xioami's upcoming Mix Fold 3 won't make it outside of China. Like its predecessors, Xiaomi's next foldable device will again have limited exposure. And although the report doesn't reveal much about...
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The Samsung Galaxy M34 appears on the Google Play Console days before launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy M34 will launch on July 7 (this Friday), you can already see a lot of details on the Amazon India landing page. Not everything, but leaks have already filled in most of the missing details, things like the Exynos 1280 chipset.This is further confirmed by the Google Play Console listing, which names the chipset (S5E8825 is the model number of the 1280). It also shows a 1,080 x 2,340px display (19.5:9), this will be a 6.46” 120Hz Super AMOLED panel, according to the info on Amazon.Samsung Galaxy M34 on the Google Play ConsoleThe phone will launch with Android...
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ZTE teases much improved camera for the next nubia flagship
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While one ZTE team is preparing for the Red Magic 8S Pro launch tomorrow, their colleagues are working on the next camera flagship. Ni Fei, the President of ZTE Mobile Devices, posted an image of two camera modules – one belonging to an old ZTE phone and one to an upcoming model. Both modules are the same size (22.5 x 22mm), but one clearly has a much larger aperture.The camera module for the upcoming ZTE camera phone (left) and the old module (right)A previous teaser for a nubia phone showed a close-up of a camera island with two labels clearly visible – “35mm” and “Ultra...
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Nothing Phone (2) design confirmed, Glyph Interface showcased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing Phone (2) is all set to launch on July 11 and we now have an official look at the back of the device in its two colors – white and grey. Not much has changed in terms of design at first glance but the device does come with an altered Glyph Interface.Nothing Phone (2)Speaking of the Glyph Interface, MKBHD shared an exclusive look at the Nothing Phone 2’s new back design. The top and sides of the back now curve into the frame which is another difference compared to the first Nothing phone.Phone (2) features 11 segmented LED strips compared to the 5 units on the Nothing...
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iQOO Neo 7 Pro is official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 120W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO brand held an event today in India, which was for the introduction of the Neo 7 Pro smartphone. The device comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 120W charging and a 50 MP main camera. If all these features look familiar, as well as the design, that is because this is the iQOO Neo7 Racing, relaunched for the international audiences.During the event, the vivo-owned brand was heavily advertised with its “dual chip power,” which has a dedicated independent gaming chip. It extrapolates frames during gaming; even apps capped at 90 fps can be extrapolated to 120 fps on the iQOO...
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Meta is launching its Twitter competitor Threads this week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta will launch its Twitter competitor – Threads later this week on July 6. The social networking app is already listed on the App Store with the option to pre-order the app now. Android users will also get Threads soon as evident by an app listing on Google Play. There’s also a webpage for the service which is yet to offer a login page or any other useful information.Threads on the App StoreThe official name for Meta’s upcoming Twitter competitor is “Threads, an Instagram app” and as evident by the app screenshots, users will be able to sign up via their Instagram accounts and...
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Jio launches campaign to replace India's 250M 2G phones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Reliance Jio is one of the major telecoms in India, and the company is steadily expanding its 5G network. However, it notes there are over 250 million people “trapped in the 2G era”, according to a press release, and the carrier has a plan to introduce them to the internet.Jio Bharat is a program that will offer INR999 (about $12) phones with 4G connectivity to users, alongside extremely affordable plans, compared with other carriers. The beta trial will begin this Friday, July 7, and will include 1 million phones sold across 6,500 regions of India.Currently, operators are...
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Honor is also announcing MagicPad 13 tablet, eSIM smart watch on July 12
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor is launching the Magic V2 foldable on July 12, and today the company revealed we will see at least three more devices at the event. The brand shared teasers for a new Honor MagicPad 13, Honor Watch4 with eSIM capabilities, and fifth-generation TV with super thin bezels.Honor MagicPad 13, Watch 4, TV 5 teasersThe Honor MagicPad 13 will be the biggest tablet the brand has ever launched if the name really means 13” diagonal of the screen. Surely it will come compatible with a cover keyboard and a stylus, and with the images revealing a relatively thin bezel, it could be...
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Realme GT Neo 6 leaked render confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 inside
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme only launched the GT Neo 5 in February, and yet it's apparently already working hard on that phone's successor, which is, unsurprisingly, expected to be called Realme GT Neo 6.A leaked render of the upcoming GT Neo 6 is what you're looking at below. It's high-quality enough that it confirms that the phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The area around that inscription might be of the light-up variety too, if we go by what we saw in the GT Neo 5.According to a previous leak regarding the phone, it will come with an OLED display with narrow bezels, 144...
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Google Pixel 8 Pro hands-on images leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Companies don't like leaks, and Google has been among the most affected by leaks in recent years, to the point that it's started pre-announcing its upcoming smartphones and other devices just to somehow stay ahead of the leak curve. And yet, it's still constantly losing the war.Today, a couple of images leaked on Reddit showing a Pixel 8 Pro prototype. They have since been deleted, along with the account which posted them, and that's generally a pretty good indication that we're not dealing with fakes here.The Pixel 8 Pro is definitely a Pixel, judging by these images, and definitely...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 gets One UI 5.1.1 beta with many new features
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has started a beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold4's upcoming One UI 5.1.1 release in South Korea today, and apparently the first beta build has already arrived for those who signed up. Despite what the minor increment might imply, One UI 5.1.1 actually beings a lot of new features to the foldable smartphone.The changelog mentions improved previews in Recent Apps for split screen, full screen, or pop-up apps, switching from pop-up to split-screen directly, moving pop-up apps out of the screen for safe keeping until you want to get back to them, previewing apps when hovering with...
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Apple's Vision Pro headset is facing production issues, production target slashed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After multiple delays Apple finally unveiled the Vision Pro “spatial computer” to the world a month ago and it gave itself a lot of breathing room, saying that the headset will go on sale early next year. In the meantime, its manufacturing partners were supposed to improve yields and solve other issues.However, things are not going to plan, reports the Financial Times, and Apple’s internal target of selling 1 million units during the first month of availability has been slashed. Two insiders claim that Luxshare, which assembles the headset, is now looking to make less than 400,000 units...
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itel P40+ and A60s announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The latest additions to the itel smartphone portfolio are here with the itel P40+ and A60s. The former brings a massive 7,000 mAh battery and an INR 8,099 ($99) price tag while the A60s is a follow-up to the affordable itel A60 coming in at INR 6,299 ($77) for the base model.itel P40+itel P40+ brings a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a Unisoc T606 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. The back houses a 13MP main cam while the front houses an 8MP selfie shooter. The software side...
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Redmi 12 review
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The Oppo Reno10 series will launch in India on July 10
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo’s Reno10 series made its debut in China at the end of May, now the trio is preparing to launch in India – mark July 10 on your calendars (next Monday), “the new portrait expert is coming”, says Oppo.The highlights focus on the Oppo Reno10 Pro+ – the top tier model has a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 100W SuperVOOC charging and a 64MP periscope lens with OIS (3x optical zoom).Oppo Reno10 Pro+ highlightsThe Reno10 and Reno10 Pro drop down to 32MP resolution and 2x magnifications for their periscopes. Note that the models sold in India will have some differences compared to...
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Apple is reportedly working on a foldable screen laptop
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] So far Asus has been the true pioneer of the folding-screen laptop, with its Zenbook Fold line, but it's allegedly due to get some serious competition in the future.According to a report out of Korea, Apple is working on a foldable screen laptop. The company is apparently in talks with suppliers to launch a foldable-screen MacBook. This device would catalyze the now-sluggish display market, if it comes to fruition.Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLEDIt would be released in 2026, after an unveiling in 2025. Korean display makers like Samsung Display and LG Display have invested a lot in...
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Apple Vision Pro will initially be available by appointment only
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you were hoping that Apple's Vision Pro "spatial computer" would be anything but an extremely niche device, first of all - really? Did you see that price? But, more importantly, Apple itself disagrees.According to a new report, the company is planning a very slow rollout of the device, with initial sales in select stores in the US. And if you want to buy one, you'll need to make an appointment.There will be special areas in the stores with seating, one or two demo units, and tools to size accessories. To determine the right light seal Apple is said to be developing an iPhone...
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Honor 90 hands-on review
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Infinix launches ZERO BOOK 13 series notebooks in India with Intel 13th Gen processors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix today announced the launch of its premium ZERO BOOK 13 series of professional notebooks in India. These are the company's first premium notebooks in the market as it had previously limited itself to entry-level models.The ZERO BOOK 13 series is an updated version of the company's ZERO BOOK line available in other markets but with Intel's 13th Gen Core processors. That's the 13 in the name, which confusingly does not actually refer to the size of the notebook.The ZERO BOOK 13 features a 15.6-inch, 1920x1080 resolution 60Hz IPS LCD display with 400 nits peak brightness....
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Threads will soon allow deleting your account separately from Instagram
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Threads arrived earlier this week, and people registered with their Instagram username, as the Twitter alternative is powered by photo-centric social media. However, many discovered that you cannot delete the account on Threads once created; you can only disable it. Deleting the Threads username will also automatically apply to the Instagram profile, erasing everything.Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, revealed Meta is aware of the issue and is working on a workaround and suggested users to deactivate their account for now.Threads allows users to post text-based messages, videos,...
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Xiaomi Pad 6 arrives in Europe
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following its announcement in China back in April and subsequent debut in India last month, Xiaomi Pad 6 is now available in Europe. The tablet arrives in the same three colors - Gravity Gray, Gold and Mist Blue with a starting price of €399/£369 for the 6/128GB trim. The 8/128GB starts from €429 while the top-end 8/256GB version will sell for €449.Xiaomi Pad 6 key specsOpen sales start on Monday, July 10 via Xiaomi’s online store and partnering retailers. Xiaomi UK is bundling a free pair of Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro with Pad 6 units purchased from its web...
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Tecno Camon 20 Premier launched in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Tecno Camon 20 Premier, unveiled in May, debuted today in India. It comes in Dark Welkin and Serenity Blue colors with a single memory configuration - 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a special launch price of INR29,999 ($360/€330) and will be sold in India through Amazon.in during the Amazon Prime Day Kickstarter sale next week.The Tecno Camon 20 Premier is powered by the Dimensity 8050 SoC, boots Android 13-based HiOS 13, and packs a 6.67" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED display. It's fueled by a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging support and features four cameras - 50MP primary,...
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Early Amazon Prime Day deals in the US, the UK and Germany
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazon’s Prime Day is almost here – the shopping event will be held on July 11 and 12. However, if you have Prime already, you can jump right in with these early Prime Day deals.Note that we tried to find the same item in the US, the UK and Germany, however, discounts differ by region – sometimes there are no discounts at all.Also, we have divided things into categories: tablets, e-readers, speakers, streaming devices, TVs and Wi-Fi routers.TabletsAmazon’s Fire tablets are some of the cheapest Android tablets that you can find, at least ones that bear a recognizable brand...
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Pixel Fold undergoes teardown, is not that easy to repair
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Google Pixel Fold is the latest device to get the PBKreviews teardown treatment and its particularly interesting being the first foldable from Google.The teardown process begins by removing the SIM tray and applying heat to the back and cover screen which loosens the adhesive. The host them pries off the back plate first and the cover screen after which reveals the foldable’s insides. There’s a bunch of screws covering the flex cable that attaches to the screen which also need to be removed.We then get to see the vibration motor, speaker assembly, front-facing cam and dual...
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Samsung Galaxy M34 announced with 4 OS updates, 50MP camera with OIS
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Galaxy A34 (and A54) started shipping in India back in March with the 8/128GB A34 costing ₹31,000. But now that the Samsung Galaxy M34 has arrived on the scene fans have an alternative in front of them – the M34 pricing starts at just ₹17,000 for a 6/128GB unit and is ₹19,000 for 8GB of RAM. These prices are with a ₹2,000 discount you get with select bank cards, otherwise you're looking at ₹19,000 and ₹21,000, respectively.Despite being significantly cheaper than the A34, the M34 gets Samsung’s best Android support – 4 OS updates and 5 years of security patches. For comparison, a...
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Samsung guidance reveals plummeting profits in Q2 2023
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Electronics posted its quarterly guidance ahead of the release of its detailed fiscal report, and for the second quarter in a row the Korean company expects a drastic decline in profits. The consolidated figures show an operating profit of KRW0.5-0.7 billion ($455 million), which is over 95% less than the same period last year.The sales figures were also down, both quarterly and yearly. Estimations are between 59 and 61 trillion KRW in total revenue, which is about $46 billion. (all units inKRW / USD) Q2 2023Earnings Guidance Q1 2023 QoQ Change Q2...
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OnePlus foldable to be called Open, tipster claims
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is working on a foldable, and for a long time, we expected it to have a fairly boring name - OnePlus Fold. This is likely not the case as the company will go with the catchier OnePlus Open. The information comes from Max Jambor on Twitter, who also pointed out the name was patented earlier this year.OnePlus OpenThe OnePlus Open sounds like a great idea, especially in a world of devices Folds - Galaxy Fold, Mix Fold, X Fold just to name a few. According to @[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Jmb, OnePlus also considered going with Prime, Wing, Peak, or Edge.OnePlus OpenThe new phone is...
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Twitter notifies Meta for potential legal action over Threads
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Meta’s new Threads social network app is the biggest talk in tech right now after officially launching yesterday and scoring 48 million sign-ups in its first day. Twitter has now issued a legal letter addressed to Mark Zuckerberg regarding its intent to take legal action against Meta for “unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and intellectual property”.Twitter's legal letter adressed to Mark Zuckerberg The accusation alleges Meta hired dozens of former Twitter employees with access to Twitter trade secrets and IP which Meta used to its advantage in developing its...
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will come with exclusive features, higher price
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is expected to begin mass production of iPhone 15 series in August, said Jeff Pu from Haitong International Tech Research. According to the analyst, the company is on track to manufacture 84 million units by the end of 2023, which is 12% more than the iPhone 14 devices for the same period last year.The analyst also predicted the iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a higher starting price than the 14 Pro Max, which is $1,099 in the United States and €1,449 in Europe.According to Pu, the 15 Pro Max will have exclusive features not available on the 15 Pro. Expectations are Apple to...
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vivo Y27 5G, new Y27 4G get NBTC certified
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo launched the Y27 4G back in December 2014 with the Snapdragon 410 SoC, and the company will launch a new version soon as it has been certified by Thailand's NBTC.vivo will also launch the Y27 5G since that, too, has bagged certification from NBTC. The new 4G version sports model code V2249, while the 5G variant has model number V2302.New vivo Y27 4G • vivo Y27 5GThe Thai certifying authority doesn't divulge any specs of these smartphones, but a recent leak revealed the smartphone will come with the Helio G85 SoC, a 6.64" notched display, and a 50MP primary camera. It...
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Samsung US starts accepting pre-reservations for Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, offers $50 credit
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung already sent out the invites for its July 26 Unpacked event for the new Galaxy foldables, tablets and watches. While most will only be able to attend the event virtually, fans in the US can already take the first step towards owning a next-gen Galaxy device. You can reserve a phone, the Galaxy Z Flip5 or Z Fold5, and/or a Galaxy Watch6 and/or a Galaxy Tab S9 (any combination of those). If you do so before July 26, you will get $50 Samsung Credit that you will be able to apply to one of the devices you’re getting.Of course, none of those have been officially unveiled...
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Samsung teases the Galaxy Z Flip5 in new video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier today, Samsung finally announced the date and time of its next Unpacked event, which will take place in South Korea on July 26. At the event, the company will unveil the Galaxy Z Flip5, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5, the Galaxy Watch6 series, and the Galaxy Tab S9 family.Now, the company is ramping up the teaser campaign for the event, with a new "global film" that represents "Season 2" of the "Join the flip side" (get it?) campaign. The first "season" was released last September, advertising the Galaxy Z Flip4.That model still features prominently in today's video, but...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs Geekbench confirming Exynos 2200 on board
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Fans of Samsung's Fan Edition phones will have to live with the Korean company's own Exynos chipset when the next one hits the streets. This has been rumored for quite a while now, and today it's pretty much confirmed by a benchmark run.A prototype of the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE ran Geekbench, with the model number SM-S711B, sporting the Exynos 2200 SoC, and 8GB of RAM. Unsurprisingly, the software it had installed was Android 13.The Exynos 2200 was used on the Galaxy S22 line from last year in Europe. The S23 models only use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 this year, but the S23 FE...
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Nothing Ear (2) earphones get new black color, advanced EQ options
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing today announced several new things for its line of audio products. First of all, the Nothing Ear (2) now comes in a slick new all-black finish, similar to its predecessor.Next, the Ear (2) also gets a new advanced equalizer option. Along with the simplified presets and 3-band EQ, there is now an Advanced tab where you can access the new 8-band EQ. More than the EQ itself, it's what you can do with it is impressive as this is easily one of the most elaborate EQ we have seen on a mainstream audio product.Aside from being able to adjust each of the eight bands, the user...
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Honor Pad X9 arrives with an 11.5" 120Hz display, six speakers and a £180 price tag
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just yesterday Honor launched the Pad X8 Pro in China, now the same tablet has arrived in Europe, albeit under a new name. So, meet the Honor Pad X9.This slate has a sleek build and is dialed in for multimedia. It has a fairly large 11.5” IPS LCD with 100% sRGB coverage. The display has 2,000 x 1,200px resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.The X9 is equipped with 6 speakers total – two each on the left, right and bottom sides. The bottom-firing speakers are meant to bounce sound around the room to create a 360° audio experience enabled by the Honor Histen tech.The tablet is...
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Redmi 12 launches in India on August 1 with "crystal glass design"
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi 12 that initially launched in some markets last month (and which we've reviewed last week) is finally making its way to India as well. The wait is not over, however.The brand has revealed that the phone is launching in India on August 1, so there are still a few more weeks to go.Redmi promises that this phone is a "style icon" that represents "the perfect blend of beauty & innovation". It comes with a "crystal glass design" and the brand signed up Indian actress Disha Patani to promote it.The Redmi 12's back is glass (though the frame is plastic), and that is indeed...
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Oppo Reno10 Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Fresh off its Indian debut, today we unbox the Oppo Reno10 Pro. This is the middle child of the series, which also features the Reno10 and the Reno10 Pro+.The Pro comes in a box with an 80W charger and a cable.The Oppo Reno10 Pro starts at INR 39,999 and for that, you get a solid package. There's a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED upfront with lightly curved edges. The trend continues on the back where the glass panel is again tapered towards thin sides.Powering the phone is a 6nm Snapdragon 778G with 12GB of RAM, drawing power from a 4,600mAh battery.A word on the cameras before...
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Nothing opens its first exclusive customer service center in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing has announced that it is opening its first exclusive customer service center in India in the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is the first of five such centers that the company aims to launch this year.The exclusive service center will host service camps for Nothing customers periodically and customers can buy accessories, care packs for accidental liquid damage, and warranty upgrade packs.Nothing is planning on expanding its total service centers in India from 230 to over 300 by the end of July, serving 19,000 pin codes across the country. The company is also...
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Gurman: Apple is working on a new iMac with an M3 chip, a 32" iMac planned for 2024/2025
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple’s iMac is fairly popular because it offers a clean all-in-one setup for desk workers that don’t need the high-end performance of a Mac Pro. However, there is currently only one model and it is already getting long in the tooth – the 24” iMac from 2021 that is powered by the original M1.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a more powerful version, one that will use the upcoming Apple M3 chip (3nm instead of 5nm like current M1 and M2 chips). That one will still be the same size, however.The current 24'' iMac with an Apple M1 chipsetCupertino is also...
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Honor Magic V2 emerges in series of hands-on images
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor is gearing up to launch its Magic V2 foldable on Wednesday, July 12 and we finally have a real-life look at the device thanks to several in-hand images that appeared on Weibo. Magic V2 is shown in its blue and black color options though we only get a tour of the device in its folded state.Honor Magic V2 hands-onWe can see the cover screen sports slim bezels and a punch hole cutout for the front-facing cam. The more interesting bit is that the right side of the panel curves into the frame. Magic V2 is one sleek foldable with a narrow profile and will be among the thinnest...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 long-term review
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Sony's WF-C700N buds arrive in India this week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony’s WF-C700N TWS buds are designed for everyday wear as they have features for use at home and while on the go. After their global launch in April, the buds are now coming to India.They will be available from July 15 (Saturday) at a price of ₹8,990. You will find them at Sony stores – both online at ShopAtSC.com and in retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive) – as well as major electronic retailers and online stores. You can pick between four colors: black, white, lavender and sage green.Sony WF-C700N in Black, White, Lavender and Sage GreenYou can check out our...
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Oppo A78 4G announced with Snapdragon 680 and 67W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo A78 4G is finally official as the latest device announced by the brand in Indonesia. As expected, the A78 4G brings several noteworthy changes compared to its 5G counterpart including a smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 90Hz) with a punch hole cutout, a Snapdragon 680 chipset and faster 67W charging.Oppo A78 4G key specsOppo A78 4G sports the same back design with a 50MP main cam and a 2MP depth module and also includes an 8MP front-facing camera. The software side is covered by ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13 while the battery capacity comes in at 5,000...
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Threads reaches 100 million users
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Threads was launched on July 5 as a text-based extension of Instagram, and the latest report is 100 million people signed up in the first five days. Meta’s platform is clearly an attempt to draw users from Twitter to its own ecosystem, but it still lacks major features, such as chronological feed, robust search, and, most importantly - you cannot delete their profile without also losing your Instagram posts.The report comes from Quiver Quantitative, where the data is collected semi-manually. The number of users signing up to see what the fuss is about is rising by the hour, but no...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 dummies handled, still have a gap
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A while back we saw the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 in disguise. While the cover couldn’t conceal the new, larger cover display, it did hide most of the design. Now someone has gotten their hands on Z Flip5 dummies, so here is what the phone will look like.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 dummiesThere is a short video included in the post by Leakspinner, which also shows a black version of the phone. And, more importantly, it shows what the phone looks like closed.The upcoming pair of foldables is supposed to use a droplet-style hinge to close the gap when the phones are folded....
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First camera samples of Honor Magic V2 appear
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor will launch its new foldable Magic V2 on Wednesday, July 12, and a company executive shared the first official camera samples. The images reveal the main shooter will have a 25 mm equivalent lens with an f/1.9 aperture.The smartphone is also expected to be extremely light and thin, according to the teasers, beating the 240 grams of tbe iPhone 14 Pro Max.Honor Magic V2 camera samplesThe photos are from Beijing during sunset, according to the President of Product Line at Honor. However judging the image qualty based on photos posted on social media is not a good idea so...
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Leak: the Google Pixel 8 will be more expensive than its predecessor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Both the Pixel 6 and 7 had $600 price tags at launch, both the Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro were $900. So, how much will the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro cost? Well, the Pixel 7a already set a precedent of being $50 higher than the 6a, so it may be wishful thinking to say that the Pixel 8-series will stick to the $600 and $900 price points.Yogesh Brar reports that the Pixel 8 will be $650 or $700, which is a price hike of $50-$100 compared to the 2022 model. This is for the same base memory configuration with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage.The Pixel 8 will bring some improvements like a brighter 120Hz...
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Oppo Reno10 series debuts in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following their international debut over the weekend, the Oppo Reno10 series is now available in India. Reno10 comes in Silvery Grey and Ice Blue colors though the pricing for the device will be revealed on July 20.Oppo Reno10 seriesReno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ come in Silvery Grey and Glossy Purple colors and are already up for pre-order from Oppo India and partnering online and offline retailers.Reno10 Pro starts at INR 39,999 for the 12/256GB trim while Reno10 Pro+ is going for INR 54,999 for the same configuration. Open sales are scheduled to begin on Thursday, July...
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Samsung silently launched the SD 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung quietly launched the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE across retail stores in India and will make it available online from tomorrow.Previously, the country only got the Exynos 2100-powered Galaxy S21 FE.The new Snapdragon Galaxy S21 FE costs INR 49,999 (€550, converted) compared to INR 37,999 (€420, converted) for the Exynos variant.Samsung will offer some promotions for the launch of the new model. Expect cashback offers for HDFC credit cars, EMIs, and a no-cost leasing option through Samsung Finance+.As exciting as this 1-year-old phone relaunch might be,...
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Asus Zenfone 10 teardown video shows no repairability improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] When PBKRevewis disassembled the the Zenfone 9 last year, the phone scored a below average 4.5/10 on the repairability score. Now that Asus has had a year to work on it, has the Zenfone 10 become easier to maintain? The latest teardown video explores just that.Just below the polycarbonate back is one of the major upgrades for this year – the Qi charging coil (up to 15W). This assembly, which also contains the NFC antenna, snaps off easily to give access to the motherboard.All three cameras are mounted on the motherboard. The video has an interesting close-up of the 50MP main...
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Xiaomi 14 schematic leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last week brought us the first leaked specs Xiaomi 14 series and we now have our first look at an early schematic of the base Xiaomi 14. The illustration was shared by tipster Digital Chat Station who holds a solid track record for Xiaomi device leaks though as always this image may differ from the final design.Xiaomi 14 schematicXiaomi 14 will bring a flat screen with slim bezels and a centered punch-hole cutout which looks in line with its predecessor. Moving around the back we can see a similar square camera island to the Xiaomi 13 series but with larger cutouts for the main...
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Watch the Oppo Reno10 series' Indian debut here
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Oppo Reno10 series arrived internationally earlier this month, and now India is also getting the phones. The event is taking place today, July 10, at 12 PM local time (06:30 UTC) and there is a live stream to follow the launch.The promo images suggest one of the phones on stage will be the Oppo Reno10 Pro+ with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 100W SuperVOOC charging and a 64 MP telephoto camera with periscope lens and 3x optical zoom.The other phone pictured could be the international version of the Reno10 with an Ice Blue panel on the back, but the color might also be...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 27
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Week 28 saw the usual suspects occupy the podium in our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A54 leads from the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12. Newly unveiled OnePlus Nord 3 is the first new name in the top 10, placing fourth and pushing the Redmi Note 12 Pro down to the fifth spot.Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max follows in sixth ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 pair. Two more Samsung phones wrap up the top 10 with the just announced Galaxy M34 in ninth and the Galaxy S23 in the final position. This adds up to one of the strongest performances of the Korean maker,...
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OnePlus Fold/Open: what we know so far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus is one of the few remaining big-name smartphone brands without a foldable device in its portfolio, but that’s about to change with the upcoming announcement of the OnePlus Fold or OnePlus Open as recently speculated. The official device name is still under wraps, but it is expected to debut in August at a special event in New York and we’ve compiled the most up-to-date leaks and rumors into one place.DesignOnePlus Fold is expected to arrive with an outward folding design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and vivo X Fold2. A recent batch of CAD-based renders shared by...
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Week 27 in review: Pixel 8 Pro hands-on leak, iPhone 15 series battery rumors, Red Magic 8S Pro and Pro+ debut
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The first week of July brought plenty of interesting stories and it's not time to recap and make sure you haven't missed any of them.A Google Pixel 8 Pro prototype appeared in a set of hands-on images way ahead of its announcement. The device appears to have a flat screen with a centered punch hole cutout and three cameras on the back – an updated 50 MP main unit with a Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor, a 64 MP Sony IMX787 ultrawide module, and the 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The device also has the rumored infrared thermometer on the side of the visor next to the LED...
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Google's Bard AI is now available across Europe, in more than 40 langu
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google's initial launch of Bard, its very own "AI" chatbot based on large language models, felt very much like an improvised response to all the traction that ChatGPT was getting in the media - complete with Google I/O becoming basically a ridiculous attempt to steal back some of the spotlight.Well, a few months have passed, and Bard is now maturing. Slowly, but surely, more features are being added, which should make it more useful than it's ever been (not that that's saying much, but still). The company today unveiled Bard's "July update" (thus strongly implying it will get monthly...
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Honor is pondering flip foldables, but won't release one until it has something that stands out
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday Honor unveiled its next-gen foldable, the Magic V2. It is a horizontal foldable and the first of its kind to measure under 10mm thick when closed. Honor believes that this marks a turning point and that soon bar phones will start to decline in popularity in favor of foldables like the V2, at least in the premium segment. However, despite having three foldables under its belt now, Honor still doesn’t have a flip phone.The company is actively considering the form factor, but it doesn’t want to launch an also-ran – it wants a flip foldable that stands out in the market, similar to...
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The Honor Magic V2 European release will come faster than the Magic Vs'
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Honor CEO George Zhao believes that the smartphone market is at a turning point – the Honor Magic V2 is close enough in size to regular bar phones (when closed) while offering a large 7.92” display when opened.The V2 is under 10mm thick when closed (a fraction more for the glass back variant) and it is only 156.7 x 74.1mm tall and wide, making it slightly shorter and narrower than a Galaxy S23+, for example. It’s fairly light too at 231g (lighter than an iPhone 14 Pro Max, the company is keen to point out).Getting it to this point wasn’t easy, though, as all the additional parts take...
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Nothing Phone (2) review
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could support 65W fast charging thanks to new battery tech
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung released its first phone with support for 45W wired charging in 2019 (Galaxy Note10+) and hasn’t moved an inch above that. In fact, 45W is still quite rare in Samsung’s line-up. Things may finally start to change with the arrival of stacked batteries, which is tech borrowed from EVs.According to @RGCloudS, the stacked battery will be featured in the Galaxy S24 Ultra and possibly the S24+. It depends on the supply chain – currently Samsung is just running tests with batteries made at a Chinese plant as the plant in Cheonan is still waiting for manufacturing equipment to...
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Apple brings Tap to Pay to the UK, you can now accept payments with your iPhone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After launching in the US last year, Apple’s Tap to Pay is now rolling out in the UK. The feature allows iPhones to serve as mobile point of sales terminals for merchants and only requires a supporting mobile app to set up. Merchants will be able to accept digital wallet, credit and debit card payments on their iPhones without any additional hardware.Merchants need an iPhone XS or newer to use Tap to Pay and will also have to download and set up a supported payment app from the App Store. The payment platform will initially work with Revolut and Tyl by Natwest payment platforms and is...
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Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 teaser is all about dance moves
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is launching its Galaxy Z Flip5 on July 26 and the teaser campaign is in full swing. The latest addition is a short-animated video part of the “Join the flip side” marketing campaign. The video shows an animated version of the Z Fold5 which serves as a full-on disco for several flat art characters.Galaxy Z Flip5 also appeared in another ad campaign video last week which had a horror series style going on. Samsung US is already accepting pre-reservations for the next-generation foldables with a $50 store credit for those willing to book their device in advance. For a detailed...
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Samsung unveils Automotive UFS 3.1 - faster and with 33% lower power usage
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung announced that it has started mass production of its Automotive UFS 3.1, which will be available to global automakers and part manufacturers by the end of this year. This storage will come in 128, 256 and 512GB capacities. The 256GB model, for example, will offer sequential read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and sequential writes up to 700MB/s.Samsung says that this UFS 3.1 has the lowest energy consumption in the industry, drawing 33% less power than the previous generation product.In case you’re wondering what’s the difference between UFS that goes into phones and one that goes...
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Lenovo Legion Y700 2023 early specs emerge
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lenovo’s first gaming tablet was unveiled last year with the Legion Y700 and we now get our first set of specs details on its successor. The Legion Y700 2023 (tentative name) will bring an updated Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and up to 16GB RAM.The upcoming gaming tablet will retain the 8.8-inch LCD with 1,600 x 2,560px resolution from its predecessor but will boast a faster 144Hz refresh rate compared to its predecessor’s 120Hz. The device will also keep its 6,550 mAh battery and 45W wired charging. The front-facing camera will remain at 8MP and the rear shooter will feature a 13MP...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series receives July 2023 security update in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung released the July 2023 Android security update for the Galaxy S23 series in the US and Europe recently, which is now rolling out in India as well.The update comes with firmware version S91xBXXS3AWF9 and weighs about 430MB. It fixes security vulnerabilities found in the previous version of the software and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra to July 2023.If you live in India and haven't received the July 2023 security update on your Galaxy S23/S23+/S23 Ultra, you can check for it manually by heading to your phone's...
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Oppo Reno10 Pro, Reno10 Pro+ are now on sale in India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo introduced the Reno10 series in India last week, and today the Pro duo is up for sale, as promised. The Reno10 Pro costs INR39,999 ($487/€435), while the Reno10 Pro+ is INR54,999 ($670/€600). The devices can be purchased from Oppo Store, Flipkart and select offline stores.There are plenty of deals for people who purchase the devices, including a raffle for a trip to Dubai.Oppo Reno10 ProLaunch offers include INR4,000 discounts for purchases online and no-cost EMI for up to 9 months on certain banks. Brick-and-mortar stores offer the money as a cashback deal, and it can...
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ZTE nubia Z50S Pro launching on July 20
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ZTE’s nubia brand is gearing up to launch a new flagship offering with the Z50S Pro and we now get official confirmation that the device is due to launch on July 20. The accompanying teaser posters suggest ZTE has updated the 35mm main lens which was used on the nubia Z50 and a 7-element lens.nubia Z50S Pro teasersA recent Geekebch listing revealed the device will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset featuring an overclocked Cortex-X3 prime core at 3.36 GHz. The device will also carry 12GB RAM and boots Android 13 presumably with ZTE MyOS 13 on top.A previous...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Tab S9 Ultra pricing tipped for a €100 price hike
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold5 on July 26, and today we received a tip that it might cost more than last year’s Fold. The price in Greece for the 256 GB version will be €1,999, and when we account for the higher VAT in the Mediterranean country, the price of the foldable should be €1,899 elsewhere in Europe.However, this is still €100 more than the Z Fold4 that launched with a €1,799 price tag last August. The same will happen with the 1 TB version, which will cost €2,299 in Greece and around €2,199 in the rest of Europe.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5The Unpacked...
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New Realme C53 with 108MP camera is coming on July 19
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme launched the C53 in May with a 50MP primary camera in Malaysia, and the company today announced it will introduce a new Realme C53 in India on July 19 featuring a 108MP primary camera.Realme is touting the new C53 as the "First and only 108MP Ultra Clear Camera in the segment," and the image it shared reveals gold will be one of the color options it will have in India.The picture also confirms the presence of a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the 108MP model, and you can see that the rear cameras and the flash aren't placed on a squircle-shaped camera island like the...
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Our Redmi 12 video review is now up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Redmi 12 started its international rollout last month, and is only due to reach India on August 1. We have one already, however, and we've already reviewed it in full and in-depth.Today it's time for our accompanying video review to get out into the world and let you know, in the usual short and sweet form, whether this cheap smartphone is only cheap, or if it's cheap and cheerful, as they say.It comes with a very modern looking design as well as a glass back, which isn't often seen at its price point. However, the specs are incredibly similar to those of the Redmi 10 from...
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OnePlus 12 shows off its periscope zoom camera in leaked CAD-based renders
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The upcoming OnePlus 12 has been leaked today in some CAD-based renders. The smartphone will be the first OnePlus to feature a periscope zoom camera, as has been rumored a few times before.The camera module design is highly reminiscent of the OnePlus 11's, just with alterations required by the presence of the periscope. The main and ultrawide sensors are on the top 'row' in the island, next to each other, while the periscope occupies the bottom 'row' all by itself. The Hasselblad collaboration is still going strong and the logo is in between these 'rows'.The screen is slightly...
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Prepare for long flights this summer with Sony ANC headphones from Amazon Prime Day
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] With summer in full swing, you’re quite likely to be spending several hours on a plane to your vacation destination. Your flight will be made more pleasant and quiet with the right active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones. We already looked at Apple AirPods offers for Prime Day, now let’s check out the Sony headphones.We’ll start with the Sony WH-1000XM4. While they have been supplanted by the XM5, these offer better bang for your buck with similar features at a noticeably lower price. Check out our reviews for more details. ...
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Upgrade your tablet with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S-series slate this Prime Day from Amazon UK and US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you need something more powerful than the Amazon Fire tablets, there Prime Day deals on Samsung’s outgoing Galaxy Tab S8 series too. “Outgoing” since the Tab S9 generation is just around the corner (will be unveiled at the end of the month), but tablets age slower than phones, so you don’t have to get the latest model.We’ll start off with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, the only one with an LCD in the S8 family – an 11” 120Hz panel with 2,560 x 1,600px resolution (16:10). This slate has an 8,000mAh battery with 45W charging. Like its pricier siblings, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1...
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Amazon US has the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at its lowest price yet, $850
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Just yesterday the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (with 256GB storage) was $950, the lowest we had seen in yet (e.g. it was $975 back in May), but now Samsung’s flagship is down even further.Prime subscribers can pick up the 256GB unit for $850. For context, that is basically the same as the MSRP of a 256GB Galaxy S23 ($860), while the S23 Ultra with that storage was $1,200. You can also grab the 512GB option for $980 too, but that may be too pricey for the extra storage. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $350/$400 off ...
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Last chance to get a discounted Amazon Kindle e-book reader as Prime Day ends today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Prime Day is the best time of the year to pick up Amazon ebook readers. The company has a wide selection, ranging from cheap, basic units to some that could read and annotate documents.The base model is the Amazon Kindle. It has a 6” display that is now as sharp as all the others at 300ppi. And it comes with double the storage, 16GB, so you’ll basically never run out of room. Note that this version has lockscreen ads, the one without ads is $20 more. Amazon Kindle (2022) 6" 300ppi, 16GB, ads $35 /...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 28
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The king is dead, long live the king! The newly announced Nothing Phone (2) managed to do what few other phones have pulled off this year and took the top of our trending chart from the Samsung Galaxy A54.And as the Glyph goodness pushed the long-standing champion to second, the Galaxy S23 Ultra was down to third position. The Redmi Note 12 ranked fourth, ahead of its Pro sibling, which retains its fifth spot from last week.Samsung Galaxy M34 shot up to sixth, pushing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max down to seventh place. Another Samsung phone follows, Galaxy A34 sitting in...
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Week 28 in review: Nothing Phone (2), Honor Magic V2 announced
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2)'s official announcement is where we start this week's recap. It's a bit bigger, and slightly curvier than its predecessor, and packs a flagship chip in the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Nothing Phone (2) comes in white and dark grey colors and starts at $599/£579/€679 for the 8/128GB trim. There’s a 12/256GB variant going for $699/£629/€729 while the top-of-the-line 12/512GB model is set at $799/£699/€849. Open sales are live from July 17.We saw preliminary dummies of both the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, which didn't exactly show the design evolution that was expected....
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Nothing Phone (2) open sales begin next week (this time including the North American market), so we looked at it and some alternatives. We found plenty of value-for-money mid-rangers and some cool entry-level phones too. Germany The UK USA India GermanyThe Nothing Phone (2) pre-orders are about to end as open sales begin on Monday. You can pick up the base 8/128GB unit for €650, check out our review for more details on the phone. Nothing Phone (2) - pre-order 8/128GB ...
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Weekly poll: Nothing Phone (2) open sales are about to begin, are you getting one?
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] After successfully entering the phone market, it’s time for Nothing to grow – and the Nothing Phone (2) did just that, going from the 6.55” of the original to 6.7”. Since open sales of the second generation model begin next week we wanted to take a vote on whether this was the right direction for Nothing to take.Besides being larger, the new OLED panel is also the LTPO type, so it can precisely dial in its refresh rate between 1-120Hz. This is something out of reach for the Galaxy S23/S23+, Pixel 7/7a and iPhone 14/14 Plus.Having mentioned those, let’s get into the Nothing Phone...
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Weekly poll results: OnePlus Nord 3 is well-liked, Nord CE 3 needs to prove itself
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The one upgrade that OnePlus skipped on the Nord 3 may have been the upgrade that mattered the most – the camera. The phone has a bigger, better display than its predecessor, bigger battery and faster Dimensity 9000 chip too.It’s not like the camera wasn’t upgraded – the IMX890 sensor produced better images than the IMX766 inside the Nord 2. Not perfect (we found them to be over-processed), but better. And 4K videos can now be recorded at 60fps. However, the ultra wide camera remained underwhelming (just 8MP resolution with a narrower 112° FoV) and the resolution of the selfie camera got...
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More specs of Tecno Pova Neo 3 revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno recently revealed the design and key specs of the Tecno Pova Neo 3, including Helio G85 SoC, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 7,000 mAh battery. Now the company has confirmed some more features of the Pova Neo 3, leaving little to the imagination.Tecno Pova Neo 3's key specs and design revealed by TecnoTecno posted an image on Twitter that confirmed the Pova Neo 3 would pack a 6.82" 90Hz HD+ screen, sport a 16MP primary camera, and run HiOS 13 out of the box. The Pova Neo 3 will also feature DTS-tuned dual speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack for those who prefer listening to...
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OnePlus 12 again tipped to launch in December in China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A couple of months ago, a tipster claimed that the OnePlus 12 would be launched in China in December 2023. While OnePlus hasn't divulged anything about the OnePlus 12 yet, tipster Max Jambor has backed the claim of the OnePlus 12's December launch in China.OnePlus 12's leaked render (Source: OnLeaks and Smartprix)However, that doesn't necessarily mean that OnePlus 12's international debut will also happen in December. It could be released for the global markets a few weeks or months after the China launch.OnePlus 12's leaked render (Source: OnLeaks and Smartprix)The...
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Samsung opens its first Premium Experience Store in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung has inaugurated its first Premium Experience Store at the Palladium Mall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India. It is located in the Thaltej area of Ahmedabad and is spread across 3,500 sq. ft. of space, making it Samsung's largest store in the country's western state.Customers can experience and purchase Samsung's entire product range at this Premium Experience Store through zones around the company's connected ecosystem, such as SmartThings, smartphones, laptops, gaming, audio, and lifestyle televisions. It also has a dedicated gaming zone showcasing a premium range of Samsung...
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Amazon India Prime Day deals are live now
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Amazon's two-day Prime sales event has kicked off in India, and there are plenty of interesting offers to consider. You do have to be an Amazon Prime member to partake in the deals. Plus, SBI and ICICI bank customers can take advantage of additional savings of up to INR 1,000.We won't be going through all of the available deals. You can do that for yourself here. However, a few phones caught our eye, starting with Apple's latest iPhone 14. The vanilla model usually starts at INR 79,900 for the 128GB variant, but now it is on promo going for INR 66,499 or INR 65,499 with the additional...
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Meta confirms blocking Europeans from using Threads via VPN
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Instagram launched Threads in October 2019 as a standalone app to chat with Instagram Close Friends, but that app is unavailable now since Meta launched a new Threads app last week as its Twitter competitor. It's available in over 100 countries, including the US and UK, but not in Europe. And you can't even use it in Europe via VPN since Meta has confirmed that it's blocking users in European countries from using Threads via VPN, resulting in profiles and content not loading and notifications not working.“Threads is currently unavailable in most European countries and we have taken...
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 to have 3D printed parts, coming later this year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A new report from prolific purveyor of Apple-related rumors and inside information Ming-Chi Kuo is out today. This time around, the analyst confirms previous rumors stating that Apple will release a sequel to the original Apple Watch Ultra, and will do so later this year.Kuo only mentions that the new wearable is coming sometime in the second half of this year, but it stands to reason that its launch would either occur in September along with the new iPhones, or perhaps, less likely, in October at another event. Regardless of when it is unveiled, it will sport an interesting feat: 3D...
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Nothing Phone (2)'s first update brings many camera improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2) has been finally unveiled earlier this week, and it's only expected to go on sale online on Monday. Before that, some people have been able to purchase one at various pop-up stores across the globe. These people will be happy to know that the phone has today received its first ever software update. For those ordering the phone online, this will be waiting once they unbox it.The update seems rather substantial, going by its changelog. You can expect to see quite a few camera-related improvements, such as Portrait mode supporting 2x zoom, Motion capture supported in 50...
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Global Galaxy S23 FE to feature Exynos 2200, US version will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is coming in the third quarter of this year as the no-nonsene member of the Galaxy S23 series, but it looks like it won't be united around the same chipset globally.Geekbench runs and official support pages reveal the Galaxy S23 FE will run different chipsets, depending on the market. The global variant will carry the 4nm Exynos 2200 with 8GB of RAM. This is the same chipset as the Galaxy S22 Ultra and one that is criticized for being less energy efficient than its Qualcomm-made peer. The main reason behind the disparity in efficiency was reportedly Samsung's 4nm...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus renders and specs surface
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The rumors and leaks for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE series of tablets are starting to intensify. They likely won't appear alongside the Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, and S9 Ultra when they become official on July 26, but today we can fill in some more of the blanks.Press images of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus and S9 FE appeared, courtesy of OnLeaks, Wolfoftablet, and Mediapeanut.Kicking things off with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus. It's going to be powered by the Exynos 1380 with 8GB of RAM, and pack a 12.4-inch display. The slate will measure 285.4 x 185.4 x 6.54 mm and feature dual speakers, a...
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OnePlus Open announcement set for August 29, rumor claims
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Open is coming, and we know it's going on sale in Q3.Per a report by insider Max Jambor and SmartPrix, OnePlus will unveil its first foldable on August 29.The company will likely hold a big event centered in New York and broadcast online. The phone will then go on to be globally available.Specs-wise, the OnePlus Open will have a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED cover screen, a 7.8-inch 120Hz folding screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.Camera-wise, there will be a 50MP IMX890 main sensor, a 48MP IMX581 ultrawide, and a 64MP telephoto...
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Lenovo Tab M10 5G arrives with 10.6” 2K LCD and Snapdragon 695
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lenovo just announced its latest tablet in India with the Lenovo Tab M10 5G. The slate features a 10.61-inch LCD with a 1,200 x 2,000px resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 400 nits peak brightness and features TUV eye care certification.Tab M10 5G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, 4/6GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. The device comes with dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and it also boasts a 3.5mm headphone jack.Lenovo Tab M10 5GThere’s an 8MP front-facing camera and a single 13MP shooter alongside an...
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Samsung accidentally leaks Galaxy Z Flip5 price, pointing to a hefty price hike
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Romania is running a promotion that will give away 10 Galaxy Z Flip5 phones to folks who pre-register between July 26 and August 2. Naturally, they posted a PDF with the terms and conditions for this promo, which happens to include the price of the items being given out. Oops.According to that document, the Z Flip5 256GB is priced at RON 6,599, which converts to €1,335. For comparison, a Z Flip4 256GB was RON 5,700 at launch last year (so the new model is 16% more). The price of 10 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 phones in RomaniaThere have been a couple of leaks before - one...
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Infinix Hot 30 5G announced with Dimensity 6020 and 120Hz LCD
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix announced its Hot 30 5G today in India. The device features a 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset and up to 8GB RAM. Hot 30 5G is built around a 6.78-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and an 8MP front-facing camera housed inside a punch hole cutout. The back houses a 50MP main cam alongside an unspecified AI lens and the LED flash.Infinix Hot 30 5G in Aurora Blue and Knight BlackThe software side is covered by XOS 13 based on Android 13 while the battery comes in at 6,000 mAh and supports up to 18W charging. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 dummy units emerge in new shots
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s big Unpacked event is right around the corner and we’ve already got a pretty solid idea of what’s to come with the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 devices. The latest addition to the leaks are several shots of Z Fold5 dummies courtesy of tipster Ice Universe. The devices in the picture are indicative of what’s to come when the Z Fold5 launches in 12 days’ time.Galaxy Z Fold5 dummy unitsWe can see not much has changed in terms of design compared to the outgoing Z Fold4 with the only noticeable difference being the placement of the LED flash next to the rear camera...
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Tecno Pova Neo 3's key specs and design revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno unveiled the Pova Neo 2 last September, and the company is expected to launch its successor soon, dubbed Tecno Pova Neo 3. Tecno hasn't detailed the Pova Neo 3's specs sheet yet, but it has revealed the smartphone's design and key specs.The image posted by Tecno on Twitter reveals the Pova Neo 3 will pack a centered punch-hole display, sport two cameras on its rear, and have three color options.Tecno Pova Neo 3's key specs and design revealed by TecnoThe Tecno Pova Neo 3 will be powered by the Helio G85 SoC and come with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. However, there...
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Google's Nearby Share for Windows is now out of beta
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Google's interpretation of Apple's AirDrop, Nearby Share, is now officially out of beta for Windows. Following some testing, in which more than 1.7 million people participated, the company decided to release a stable version, and you can download it here.Nearby Share is a very apt name - it basically describes exactly what the entire point of it is. You can use it to quickly (and easily) share stuff between Android phones, regardless of maker. And starting today, you can use it to share files between Windows PCs and Android devices.Since the launch of the beta, Google says it saw...
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WhatsApp is now officially available for Wear OS smartwatches
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] WhatsApp is now officially available for Wear OS smartwatches. Previously, a beta version had been out for a few months, but this is no beta - it's a stable, finalized build.In order to install and use it, you need to have a Wear OS 3 smartwatch. The app lets you start new conversations, reply to messages with text, send voice messages, use emoji, and take calls from your wrist. There's also support for quick replies. Naturally, if your Wear OS 3 smartwatch has mobile data connectivity of its own, then you can do all this without having your phone nearby and connected to your...
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The Sony WF-1000XM5 are coming next week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony will unveil the next generation of its flagship TWS buds next week – the WF-1000XM5 are coming on July 24 (Monday). The company doesn’t reveal much about them just yet, though from the “For the silence. For the sound.” tagline it’s pretty clear that the focus will be on improving noise handling.There have been multiple leaks about the XM5 model. The new buds will be smaller, tipping the scales at just 5.9g, down from 7.3g. Combined with the case, they will offer longer battery life – up to 24 hours.The buds themselves are said to feature 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X technology and...
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Tecno Pova 5 Pro with Arc interface teased on Amazon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno unveiled the Pova 5 last month and will follow up with a Pro version in India soon. Tecno is yet to announce the Pova 5 Pro's launch date, but the brand confirmed it will feature an "Arc interface," which, according to a teaser on Amazon.in, will possibly use LED lights for notifications and other purposes similar to the Nothing Phone (2)'s Glyph interface.The teaser on Amazon.in also includes the word "series," meaning the Pova 5 Pro could be joined by the Pova 5 at launch in India.The Tecno Pova 5 is powered by the Helio G99 SoC, sports a 6.78" 120Hz FullHD+ LCD, and packs...
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Samsung unveils GDDR7: 40% faster and 20% more energy efficient than GDDR6
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Almost exactly a year ago Samsung introduced GDDR6, which was capable of transmitting 24Gbps per pin. Now the company has completed the design of the next gen in graphics RAM dubbed GDD7.This one goes up to 32Gbps per pin for a total of 1.5 Terabytes per second, 40% faster than the 1.1 Terabytes per second that GDDR6 could achieve.The increase in speed is due to the adoption of 3-level Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM3). PAM3 is also used in USB4 and Thunderbolt 5, for example. GDDR6X used in cards like the Nvidia RTX 3090 and 4090 uses the related PAM4 standard.Anyway, besides...
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Realme Pad 2 is official - 11.5" 120Hz display, Helio G99 chip
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Right on schedule, Realme announced the Pad 2 tablet. It's on pre-order from July 26 and will go on general sale from the 1st of August.Starting from the front, the Realme Pad 2 has an 11.5-inch 2000x1200px IPS LCD with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. There's an 8MP camera on the front and an 8MP camera on the back. There's also a fingerprint sensor on the side.The Realme Pad 2 uses a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage, which can be expanded through a microSD.Realme Pad 2 in Inspiration GreenThere are four...
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New Realme C53 unveiled in India with 108MP camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The new Realme C53 is here – and when we say “new”, we mean different from the C53 that was announced at the end of May. What’s changed? The camera and the charging system is the short answer.The new Realme C53 for IndiaThis version of the C53 is already available for pre-order in India from Realme’s online store. The base price for a 4/128GB unit is ₹10,000, there is a different 6/64GB configuration (more RAM, less storage) for ₹11,000 too. For comparison, a 6/64GB Realme C55 costs ₹12,000.As early details showed, the new C53 features a 108MP main camera, replacing...
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Truecaller Assistant launches in India for Android users
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Truecaller Assistant that was announced last September and was available in a few countries, including the US and Australia, has finally launched in India.The Truecaller Assistant is an AI-based call-screening solution that uses cloud telephony and machine learning to answer your calls in a natural language and provides live transcription of what the caller is saying, helping you decide whether to take over the call or mark it as spam.The Truecaller Assistant currently supports English, Hindi, and "Hinglish" languages, and we are told there are no plans to add support for more...
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Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X image editing app gets new features, coming to more devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X AI-based image editing app released last July was initially available for the Galaxy S22 series but was later released for the Galaxy Note, Galaxy S, and Galaxy Z lineup. Samsung has announced that Galaxy Enhance-X is now available for more smartphones, and it's working on bringing the app to the Galaxy A, M, and Tab series devices. However, it will only be compatible with devices running Android 13-based One UI 5.1 or later.The full version of the Galaxy Enhance-X released by Samsung fixes issues reported in the beta version and comes with the ability to...
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iPhone 16 Pro Max to have "Super Telephoto" periscope camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iPhone 15 family isn't even out yet, but we're already talking about its successors. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, expected in September 2024. This device will have a rather unique feature, according to prolific (and usually reliable) leakster Digital Chat Station out of China.According to him, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be fitted with a "Super Telephoto" periscope zoom camera. This designation apparently refers to cameras with a focal length over 300mm, which would be quite a feat of engineering, considering that the current iPhone 14 Pro Max has to make do with a measly 77mm...
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OnePlus 12 specs leak revealing huge battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A few days ago we heard that the OnePlus 12 would land in December, and today we can start counting down to that point since a new rumor has exposed all of its most important specs. While it is definitely an iterative upgrade to the OnePlus 11, some of those iterations are quite substantial - the battery capacity, for example, but also the presence of the first ever periscope telephoto camera on a OnePlus device.So let's dive in. According to usually reliable sources, the OnePlus 12 will have a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED touchscreen with 120 Hz refresh rate. At the helm will sit the...
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Video shows Tecno Pova's new Arc Interface with RGB lights on the back
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tecno is apparently working on something called the Arc Interface – RGB lights on the back of the phone that light up for new notifications. Here “the phone” appears to be the Tecno Pova 5, although there is a chance that it is a different device instead.Here is a demo of Arc by Ishan Agarwal, which shows the light strips blink into life for an incoming call:Exclusive: This is your first look of #ArcInterface from an upcoming @TecnoMobileInd POVA series smartphone.The @pova_mobile seems to feature LED lights for notifications at the back & here it is in action as the phone gets a...
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nubia Red Magic 8S Pro in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ZTE just went global with the nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the phone will go on sale on July 27 in North America, Europe, the UK, Singapore, and Mexico.The key difference between the China-bound model and this one is the charging - the global nubia Red Magic 8S Pro ships with a 65W charger, instead of the 80W for the Chinese market. There's also a hard plastic shell case and a red USB cable.The global model ships with a 65W chargerThe nubia Red Magi 8S Pro stays true to the square and flat design language of the series. This is the Platinum model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of...
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Samsung is opening Galaxy Experience Spaces to bring its new phones and devices closer to you
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on July 26 will introduce the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 to the world, as well as the new Galaxy Tab S9 family of high-end tablets, there will be the new Galaxy Watch6 pair too. That’s a lot of new devices and soon fans in several major cities around the world will be able to experience them in person.Samsung is launching the Galaxy Experience Spaces. There you will be able to try out the new devices for yourself, learn more about the technological breakthroughs that made them possible and you can even participate in interactive exhibits too.The...
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Canalys: smartphone market declines 11% in Q2 but is showing signs of recovery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The smartphone market is in a rough shape after six straight quarters of declining shipments, but Canalys reports that there is light at the end of the tunnel – the analysts have spotted the first signs of recovery.Global smartphone shipments still fell 11% year on year, a bit better than the 12% decline in Q1, though only a bit. However, inventory is clearing up with vendors trying to push out older models to free up space for new launches. They are also trying to secure a supply of key components to hedge against a sudden rise in their prices.The Top 5 smartphone makers...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series sizes leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series is coming on July 27 and it will consist of two models in two different sizes (themselves in two different connectivity packages). There will be two different models - a Galaxy Watch6 and the model that will bring back the rotating bezel - the Galaxy Watch6 Classic. The Watch6 will come in 40mm and 44mm sizes, while the Watch4 Classic will come in 43mm and 47mm.The two watch models will also be available in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE. Samsung will offer pre-order perks in select markets.Meanwhile, popular Korean football player Son Heung-min was...
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Hands-on video with the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) shows off the tablet's two USB-C ports
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While Lenovo pulled out of the gaming phone market, it is still working on gaming tablets – next up is the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023), a sequel to the Y700 from last year. The new model will launch on July 22 (Saturday).The Y700 (2023) packs a lot of power with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and LPDDR5X RAM (capacity TBA). That’s big step up from the Snapdragon 870 of last year’s model. The battery capacity is the same at 6,550mAh.The new Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1This is designed to be a small tablet, smaller even than the original...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Z Flip5's pre-order perks leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is hosting the Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea on July 26, where it will unveil the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The company is also expected to introduce two new smartwatches at the event - Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic. While Samsung is yet to explicitly confirm the names of these products, thanks to reliable leakster Evan Blass, we now know what's in store for those who pre-order these devices.Blass shared a few images on his Threads account, revealing the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic pre-orders will come with a free fabric band. The...
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Red Magic 8S Pro goes global, here are the prices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] ZTE launched the Red Magic 8S Pro in China a couple of weeks ago – this was the first phone to use a boosted version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 outside of the special deal between Samsung and Qualcomm.The company simply calls it the “leading version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2”, we prefer 8+ Gen 2. Its prime core (Cortex-X3) runs at 3.36GHz (instead of the usual 3.2GHz) and the Adreno 740 GPU has been clocked up to 719MHz (up from 680MHz). According to Red Magic’s testing, this results in 5% higher CPU and 5.7% higher GPU performance.Red Magic 8S Pro goes globalThree versions...
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Rumor: the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is expected later this month and we’ve already seen several key details leak. Now there are some corrections in addition to more details about the new phone.According to a post on Weibo, the phone will have a 6.74” display with “1.5K” resolution – presumably, that will be the same 1,240 x 2,772px as the regular Ace 2. However, this will be a curved display like the original Ace Pro.As previously reported, the Ace 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Leakster tech cloth claims that the phone’s top configuration will have a whopping 24GB of RAM and 1TB...
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Redmi 12 5G spotted on Geekbench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi 12 4G last month with the Helio G88 SoC at the helm, and the company is expected to follow up with a 5G version soon. While Xiaomi hasn't divulged anything about the Redmi 12 5G yet, a device with model code 23076RN4BI, believed to be the Redmi 12 5G, has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs.The Xiaomi 23076RN4BI runs Android 13 and likely has the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC at the helm. It has 8GB RAM onboard, but there could be more memory options that are yet to be confirmed.The Xiaomi 23076RN4BI also appeared in BIS' database,...
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You can now enable Samsung screen mirroring on Chromecast and Android TVs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung phones support screen mirroring and casting to other devices, just like all Android phones, but with limited support. You can only cast your phone's screen to smart TVs via Miracast using the Smart View feature and it's been like this since forever. Samsung and LG TVs, for instance, support Miracast. However, devices such as Chromecast or other Android TVs won't be able to display your Samsung's screen.All that seems to be changing. Android Police discovered a very convoluted way to enable screen casting to all devices. They've confirmed it works on One UI 5.1 devices, but it...
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Realme C51 coming to India as well, full specs sheet leaks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme C53 was unveiled in India just a couple of days ago and it looks like a cheaper Realme C51 is about to go live in the coming days or weeks. Luckily, we have a nearly complete specs sheet.Realme C51 in Mint Green and Carbon BlackThe handset will reportedly be 4G-only as it runs on the Unisoc T612 chipset. It will also feature a large 6.7-inch IPS LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate. The report mentions only one memory option - 4GB/64GB but there could be more. Support for up to 2TB microSD cards is also at hand.The camera configuration is standard - 50MP main camera...
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ChatGPT for Android arrives next week, pre-registrations begin
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OpenAI launched the standalone ChatGPT app for iOS in May and promised to bring it to Android soon. Well, two months later, OpenAI has announced it will release the ChatGPT app for Android next week.Those interested in giving ChatGPT's Android app a try can pre-register on Google Play Store. The app will be free to use and sync user history across devices, but it's unclear how many markets will get it first.Announcing ChatGPT for Android! The app will be rolling out to users next week, and you can pre-order in the Google Play Store starting today: [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OpenAI...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series reportedly not getting selfie camera upgrade
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Next year's Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to replace the 3x telephoto unit seen on the Galaxy S23 Ultra with a 5x telephoto camera. However, the selfie camera on S24 Ultra and the vanilla and Plus models in the lineup won't get any hardware upgrade.Word comes from Dutch publication GalaxyClub, which claims Samsung will continue to use the 12MP selfie camera from the S23 lineup on the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, that doesn't necessarily mean the S24 series won't take better selfies since Samsung could still improve the front-facing camera's performance...
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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ to adopt Xiaomi 13's design with flat sides and narrow bezels
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Going by the usual Redmi Note lineup release schedule, the Redmi Note 13 will likely arrive this fall in China, but an interesting rumor about the top-tier model emerged sooner than expected. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is reportedly getting a Xiaomi 13-inspired design, leaked schematics on Weibo show.The post is courtesy of Digital Chat Station but has since been deleted. The schematics reveal a flat screen design, flat side frame and a camera island that's reminiscent of the Xiaomi 13. The biggest difference is going to be the size, as the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ will be built around a...
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The OnePlus Open foldable is probably based on the Oppo Find N2
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] OnePlus' upcoming foldable phone, dubbed OnePlus Open, has been in the news for the last couple of months and there's little we don't know about the device. We recently covered all the details surrounding the upcoming foldable, or at least those we already know of.A renowned tipster Max Jambor on Twitter summarized most specs in a single tweet but has also added new information - the OnePlus Open will most likely be based on the Oppo Find N2. He has been a significant contributor to OnePlus Open's leaks for the past couple of months, so he probably knows what he's talking...
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New teaser officially confirms: the Galaxy Z Flip5 folds flat
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Ever since Samsung's Chinese competitors started churning out foldable smartphones that are able to fully close flat, we've been waiting, anxiously, for the Korean company to match them. And, just as many rumors over the past few months had anticipated, it looks like the wait will finally be over next week.Samsung's Indian arm took to Twitter today to tease the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip5, which is being unveiled at an Unpacked event on July 26, and the teaser makes it clear: the phone folds flat. Just look at it when it's closed - there's no gap in sight.What do you think this symbol...
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vivo X100 global model's specs leak
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo's X90 family of smartphones made its debut last November, and it's expected that the company will stick to a very similar fourth-quarter launch time frame for the upcoming X100 models. Today details about the X100's specs have been leaked.Keep in mind however that we're talking about the international X100, not the Chinese one. That's important because it looks like the international version, bearing the model number V2308, will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8 series chipset, while the Chinese variant could go with a Dimensity 9300. Then again, with three members in the family (last...
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Apple ready to pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK if new privacy law gets passed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The United Kingdom has been planning to update its Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016, which would require messaging services to disable their security features upon request by the authorities in an attempt to “protect the public from criminals, child sex abusers and terrorists”.Apple voiced concerns that the new changes might compromise data security and information privacy and threatened to pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK if the revised act goes through.WhatsApp and Signal also strongly opposed a clause in the Online Safety Bill, which essentially wants services to...
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Infinix GT 10 Pro surfaces with mini LEDs and color-changing back panel
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Earlier this week, we exclusively reported that Infinix will launch a gaming-centric smartphone called Infinix GT 10 Pro in the first week of August. We also shared exclusive images showing the Infinix GT 10 Pro in Cyber Black and Mirage Silver colors with Cyber Mecha design. Now, the GT 10 Pro has appeared in new teasers showing the mini LEDs on its rear panel in action.These LEDs create a "distinctive and interactive backlight interface" and light up when users launch a game. These will also light up for new notifications and work as a charging status indicator.Infinix GT...
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Nothing Phone (2) goes on sale in India today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Nothing Phone (2) unveiled last week went on sale in the US, the UK, Canada, and parts of Europe a few days ago. And starting at noon IST today, it will also be available for purchase in India through Flipkart and select retail outlets.The Nothing Phone (2) comes in White and Dark Grey colors in India with three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB, priced at INR44,999 ($550/€490), INR49,999 ($610/€550), and INR54,999 ($670/€600), respectively.Nothing Phone (2)The Nothing Phone (2) is built around a 6.7" 120Hz FullHD+ LTPO OLED display and has the...
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Netflix adds almost 6 million subscribers after crackdown on password sharing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Netflix increased its revenue, profit, and number of paying subscribers, according to the company’s latest quarterly report. All the numbers are higher than the forecasts, beating all expectations by analysts.The streaming platform began with “paid sharing” (the official name of the crackdown on account sharing) in the United States and brought 5.8 million new paying subscribers. Netflix confirmed it is planning to address the issue in “almost all of our remaining countries”.The 15-page report revealed the cancel reaction was low among users who suddenly were locked out of their...
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TSMC pushes back the launch of its Arizona plant to 2025
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] TSMC’s original plans for its semiconductor foundry in Arizona was to start mass producing chips next year. However, the company just announced a delay: “We expect the production schedule of N4 process technology to be pushed out to 2025,” TSMC Chairman Mark Liu told Nikkei Asia. Note that “N4” is one of TSMC’s 4nm nodes.The issue is the lack of enough skilled workers and technicians that can move in and install the advanced equipment used in the foundry. TSMC is sending technicians over from its factories in Taiwan to help with the setup.TSMC is also building a second plant in...
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iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will reportedly be in very short supply upon launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] According to a new report, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and especially the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be in very short supply once they launch in September. This apparently has to do with problems with screen manufacturing at LG Display.Those problems stem from the fact that a new manufacturing process is being used in order to shrink the bezel size. It's apparently a similar issue to one Apple also faced for some Apple Watch models in the past.iPhone 14 Pro MaxThe displays for the iPhone 15 Pro (and, again, especially the Pro Max) made by LG are reportedly failing reliability tests...
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ makes its way through bend test with a surprise result
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month Motorola made the Razr 40 Ultra foldable smartphone official for international markets, and the same device is being marketed in the US as the Razr+. It's one and the same, so when Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel performs his trademark durability test on a Razr+, know that if you aren't in North America what you're seeing applies to the Razr 40 Ultra as well.Now that we got that necessary bit of clarification out of the way (thanks, Motorola!), let's get right to it. As usual, Zack subjects the smartphone to a series of tests - screen scratching, screen...
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Oppo Reno10 Pro review
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OnePlus 12R renders show a familiar design, specs to include SD 8 Gen 2 and a zoom camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus 12 is expected to be unveiled in December in China and in January for the global market. It seems that the company will add another high-end phone to its line-up shortly after that – the OnePlus 12R.CAD-based renders and details about the OnePlus 11R sequel have been posted by OnLeaks and MySmartPrice. This new model should be unveiled in January in China and appears to be different from the recently leaked Ace 2 Pro (the 11R was based on the Ace 2).The OnePlus 12R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, according to the leak, combined with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB...
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro appears on Geekbench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro we've been hearing about for the past few months is rumored to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at the helm. And while there's no word from OnePlus about the Ace 2 Pro yet, a OnePlus device bearing model code PJA110 and believed to be the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro has passed through Geekbench, confirming key specs in the process.The OnePlus PJA110 runs Android 13 and has 16GB RAM onboard. It's powered by an octa-core processor, which is likely the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC since Geekbench has listed "kalama" in the Motherboard section of its database.The Geekbench...
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Huawei to introduce its own Dynamic Island with the Mate 60 series
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei is preparing to bring back the pill-shaped punch hole, according to leaks. The feature was last seen in the Mate 40 and P40 lineups back in 2020, and now the company is preparing to separate the dual cameras and 3D ToF sensors from the bezel once again with the Mate 60 series this fall.This will also mark the first time Huawei launches this centrally positioned dual selfie camera design, pioneered by Apple in the iPhone 14 Pro series.Two cameras, one of them being a ToF sensor is not a new feature for Huawei flagships. It has been around since 2019 and the Mate 30 launch,...
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Huawei Mate 60 will have a circular camera island, new leak reveals
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei launched the Mate 50 series last September, and there's no indication that it won't stick to a similar timeframe this year. That means we're now mere weeks away from the Mate 60 family's official introduction. Last week we heard that the series will introduce Huawei's own take on the Dynamic Island concept pioneered by Apple, and today we have some news about the back of the Mate 60.As it turns out, the camera island on its rear will be circular, perhaps in a similar fashion to its predecessor's. That is, of course, if the information contained in this leak pans out.What...
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The Infinix GT 10 gaming phones will go on pre-order on August 3 with some freebies
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Flipkart teaser page that went live yesterday now has a launch date for the Infinix GT 10 series – pre-orders will start on August 3 (that’s Thursday next week). And there are some freebies for the first 5,000 customers to pre-order.They will receive the so-called “Pro Gaming Kit”. This includes two add-ons that you can attach to the phone to add shoulder triggers. There are also finger sleeves that reduce friction between your fingers and the glass panel of the screen. There is also mention of a “carbon box”, but we’re not sure whether that’s referring to a case or what.The...
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Samsung tipped to bring back Exynos for the Galaxy S24 series too
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A couple of weeks ago we saw a report that the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE will use the Exynos 2200, there was even a Geekbench result that seems to confirm it. Some regions (like the US) will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 instead, however.Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (speculative renders)There may be more to it than that. Samsung switched exclusively to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chips for the S23 generation this year and there were claims that the deal with Qualcomm will extend to the S24 series.While that may still be true, Samsung is now considering bringing back Exynos for the...
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Teaser video shows off vivo V29 design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo V29 Lite was announced at the beginning of June, but its two higher-end siblings are still in the teaser phase. The latest morsel of info comes from vivo Türkiye’s YouTube channel.The short clip offers a glimpse at the vanilla vivo V29 design. Actually, there are two phones in the video – one might be the V29 Lite (first three images), but the other one has a fingerprint reader on the camera bump (last image).Frames from the vivo V29 teaser videoThe model with the FP reader has a dual camera, one in each circle (plus an unknown additional sensor next to the...
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Google drops Play Services support for Android KitKat 4.4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] One of the sweetest Google OS updates, the Android KitKat 4.4, will no longer be supported by Google Play Services. The message came from the Android Developers Blog, where it was revealed API levels 19 and 20 will not receive APK versions beyond 23.30.99, starting August 2023. This means devices with KitKat will not get the latest version of the Play Store, which will essentially not allow users to update apps, and their devices will slowly be rendered unusable.Android KitKat introduced updates that are still valid today, over ten years after the OS was launched. The system brought...
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HTC U23 is now on sale
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The HTC U23, unveiled last week, is now available for purchase in Taiwan through HTC's official Taiwanese website. It comes in two colors and a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration priced at TWD14,990 ($480/€435/INR39,160).The HTC U23 is built around a 6.7" FullHD+ 120Hz OLED screen with a centered punch hole for the 32MP selfie camera. And around the back, it sports a triple camera system comprising 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth units.The HTC U23 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, runs Android 13 out of the box, and has a microSD card slot for storage...
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The Xreal Beam starts shipping in the US and Japan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Xreal Beam starts shipping today in the US and Japan. The Beam is an alternative way to connect AR headsets like the Xreal Air to your PC, console or phone. Normally, you need a wired USB C-to-C connection between the headset and your device.With the Beam, however, you can go wireless. It still needs a USB connection to the glasses, but it’s a small device that you can slip in your pocket (doable with a phone, not so much with a PC or even a Nintendo Switch). The Beam also acts like a power bank and can run the Air for up to 3.5 hours. Additionally, there are two USB-C ports...
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Last chance: Samsung US pre-reservations for Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 close today
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Tomorrow is the day that Samsung introduces the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 to the world, alongside the new Galaxy Tab S9 slates and Galaxy Watch6 series. This also means that today is your last chance to score $50 Samsung Credit by reserving a unit (or units) – there are less than 24 hours left on the countdown clock.The phones, tablets and watches still aren’t official, of course, but this isn’t really a pre-order – you just sign up on Samsung US with your name and email. Then if you decide to go through with the purchase, you will get the $50 credit. If not, just ignore the...
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Apple urges its OLED suppliers to go bezel-less
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple is reportedly asking its OLED suppliers Samsung Display and LG Display to develop OLED panels without any bezels. The move is two-pronged - initially, Apple wants to reduce the bezels on this year's iPhone 15 Pro models - then, likely a few years down the line, Apple is looking to adopt full display. That means no camera cutout and as thin a bezel as possible.That word possible is the key. At this time there are a few critical obstacles in front of Apple's bezel-less plans. One is the under-panel camera (UPC) - currently the outer film layer isn't as thin as it needs to be to...
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Samsung Galaxy F34's key specs and design revealed, launching soon
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung unveiled the Exynos 1380-powered Galaxy F54 last month, and today, the company announced it will launch the Galaxy F34 in India soon. The Korean company didn't detail the Galaxy F34's specs sheet but confirmed the smartphone would pack a 120Hz Super AMOLED notched display with 1,000 nits peak brightness.The Samsung Galaxy F34 will feature a triple camera setup on its rear, headlined by a 50MP camera with OIS. Samsung said the F34 will come with a Fun Mode having 16 different in-built lens effects. It will also come with the Single Take camera feature that captures up to four...
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Apple Watch Ultra successor will feature a lighter body
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Apple Watch Ultra is Cupertino’s biggest (49mm casing) and heaviest (61.3 grams) smartwatch to date towering over its Apple Watch brethren and most competitors. It seems that Apple will offer a weight reduction with the next generation Watch Ultra as per a new tip from China. While we don’t get specific values, the tipster suggests that the lighter casing will be a key feature on the upcoming Watch Ultra.Apple Watch Ultra is 14.4mm thick and weighs 61.3 gramsA recent report suggests Apple will use 3D printed parts for its upcoming Watch Ultra which could help with the weight...
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Oppo K11 announced with Snapdragon 782G and 50MP main cam
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo unveiled its latest K-series phone in China with the Oppo K11. The device features a Snapdragon 782G chipset alongside up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. There’s a 6.7-inch OLED screen upfront with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The punch hole cutout at the top houses a 16MP front-facing camera. Hidden beneath the screen is a fingerprint scanner. The device also boasts dual speakers with Dolby Atmos.Oppo K11 in Moon Shadow Gray and Glacier BlueAround the back, Oppo K11 features a 50MP main cam (IMX890) alongside an 8MP ultrawide module and a 2MP macro cam. The...
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Sony's upcoming IMX903 and IMX907 smartphone image sensors detailed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Sony has the largest image sensor aimed at smartphones, the 1” IMX989, which has been used in multiple camera-focused phones. Size isn’t everything, though, and Sony’s next two sensors will go slightly smaller but will have clever designs, according to unofficial reports.The Sony IMX903 is allegedly a 1/1.14” sensor with 48MP resolution and 1.4µm pixels (compared to 1.6µm on the IMX989). It will support dual pixel autofocus, so each pixel will be made out of two photo diodes, each 0.7 x 1.4µm in size.The autofocus system will be able to quickly acquire and track focus on moving...
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Next Realme flagship will be called GT5 Pro
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Realme has not realeased a fully-fledged flagship since January 2022, but such a device is in the works, said Digital Chat Station on their Weibo profile. The new top-tier smartphone will be called GT5 Pro and will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. There is also a vanilla GT5 in the works which will be official this year and will stick to the current best chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.Realme’s current most powerful smartphone globally is the GT3 with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 240W charging. However, at least on paper, its cameras and display are worse than the GT2 Pro. While the most...
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro certified with 150W charging
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We’ve seen tips about the upcoming OnePlus Ace 2 Pro’s fast charging solution but we now know it will support up to 150W speeds thanks to a listing on China’s 3C certification agency. The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro bears the same PJA110 identifier as seen in previous listings and comes bundled with the VCBEJACH model number power adapter which supports up to 150W charging speeds (11V/13.7A).OnePlus Ace 2 Pro (PJA110) listing on 3C databaseBased on a previous Geekbench listing, Ace 2 Pro will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and is rumored to bring up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage....
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Tecno Pova 5 Pro's Arc Interface shown in action in official teaser
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Tecno Pova 5 Pro was teased on Amazon.in last week with its Arc Interface, which uses LED lights on the phone's rear panel for different purposes. An official teaser posted by Tecno shows the Arc Interface in action, revealing one of its purposes is to notify the users of incoming calls by lighting up the LEDs in different colors.Tecno hasn't announced the Pova 5 Pro's launch date yet, nor has it divulged the specs of this smartphone. However, we expect Tecno to launch the Pova 5 alongside the Pova 5 Pro in India since the teasers say the "Pova 5 Series" is coming soon.When calls...
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Sony's best ever noise cancelling earbuds are here: meet the WF-1000XM5
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] As expected, Sony finally took the wraps off the WF-1000XM5 ANC earbuds a few hours ago - don't confuse these with the already available WH-1000XM5 which are over-the-ear headphones.The new buds come with "Sony's biggest ever step forward in noise cancelling" according to the company itself, thanks to three mics on each earbud, including dual feedback mics, which improve low-frequency cancellation performance.The earbuds have Sony's new Integrated Processor V2 at the helm, which "unlocks the potential of the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e". These chips control the mics, across...
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vivo announces V3 imaging chip with 4K movie portrait mode
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo just announced its V3 imaging chip, which will premiere 4k movie portrait mode in upcoming flagship phones - similar to the iPhone's Cinematic mode.The announcement is more of a teaser by company VP and General Manager of Brand & Product Strategy - Jia Jingdong - on Weibo. The V3 is the first major announcement at vivo's imaging festival, which is taking place from July 23 until the 31st.In a spirited web post, Jia Jingdong goes on about the self-developed 6nm V3 chip and its capabilities. It will allow vivo smartphones to capture portrait mode videos up to 4K resolution and...
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Spotify is raising its Premium subscription prices around the world
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Spotify is the latest streaming service to announce a price hike for its subscription plans. The world’s most popular music streaming service which boasts over 200 million Premium subscribers will soon cost a little bit extra.Spotify Premium Single will now cost $10.99 in the US, €10.99 in France and £10.99 in the UK. Premium Student will jump to $5.99/€5.99 while pricing in the UK will remain at £5.99. The Premium Duo plan will come in at $14.99/€14.99/£14.99 while the Premium Family tier is now priced at $16.99/€17.99/£17.99 respectively. The new price tiers are already reflected...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: what we know so far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will join the Z Fold5 at Samsung's summer Unpacked event in Seoul in the last week of July. Being one of the most anticipated phones of the year, there've been plenty of rumors and leaks to give us more than a rough idea of what the phone will bring.Interestingly, there are some official details too - the Z Flip5 is featured heavily in Samsung's promotion of the upcoming Z series, more so than the pricier Z Fold5. Bigger cover displayThe biggest change, quite literally, is the cover display. It's ballooned up from a barely-usable 1.9-inches and 260x512px...
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