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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] To celebrate the Galaxy Ring having been showcased at MWC in Barcelona last week (albeit behind glass), Samsung has created a new infographic that takes us through the entire history of its wearable devices, up to and including the Galaxy Ring itself.As you can see, Samsung's wearable journey started all the way back in 1999 with the SPH-WP10, the world's first commercialized watch phone. The SPH-S100 that came one year after added text entry and voice dialing features, while 2003's Watch Phone had a color OLED display.Samsung didn't get into Bluetooth headsets until 2005, and it...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Yesterday Apple released iOS 17.4 (and iPadOS 17.4), the version which adheres to the EU's newly gone into effect Digital Markets Act (DMA), even if Apple's compliance seems to be incredibly begrudging and at times resentment-filled.You can tell from its press releases on the matter, and the theme continues today with a support document that outlines what happens if an EU citizen with access to a third party app store leaves the EU "for too long". You guessed it - no more access to the third party app store for you.In case you were wondering - what "too long" means in this context...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This week saw the release of its third phone and the first proper mid-ranger – the Nothing Phone (2a). We say “proper mid-ranger” because the original Nothing Phone (1) wasn’t exactly a flagship either, but this one is decidedly a more budget option. Check out the prices below: Nothing Phone (2a) EU UK India 8/128GB €330 £320 ₹24,000 8/256GB - - ₹26,000 12/256GB €380 £350 ₹28,000 Unlike the Phone (2), the a-model won’t be available in the US, at least not through retail...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Some of the devices that were introduced during the week of MWC 2024 will go on to be the most influential this year, though others didn’t warrant more than a quick look. Here are the best devices of MWC 2024 according to you.The Xiaomi 14 Ultra dominated the flagship category – it received over half the votes and more than double the votes of the second place phone. It sure is expensive, but so were most of the other entries in this category, and this one promises camera excellence that people are willing to pay for.The Honor Magic6 Pro is a distant second, but it had its supporters...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] This is a week of anticipation as several high-profile launches have reached the pre-order stage. That said, some of the pre-orders that we looked at last week have graduated to open sales.We’ll start with the Xiaomi 14 series. The two phones – Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra – will go on sale on March 11 (Monday). You can already pre-order a unit with a choice of colors. However, when it comes to memory configurations, the only options are 12/512GB for the vanilla and 16/512GB for the Ultra. Xiaomi 14 (pre-order) ...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Lava launched the Lava Blaze Curve as the latest addition to the Blaze lineup last week. We got to spend some time with the Iron Glass version, and here are our first impressions of the phone.The Lava Blaze Curve comes in a black-colored retail box with a picture of the phone, which doesn't correspond to the color version you are purchasing. The package includes a protective cover, a charging cable, a 33W adapter, a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, and a SIM ejector tool.The Lava Blaze Curve packs a 6.67" 3D curved AMOLED screen with FullHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A source close to 91mobiles leaked what appears to be a rough iPhone 16 Pro schematic, showing the usual design with some slight alterations. The report also contains the exact dimensions, pointing at a larger screen. But first things first. Here are the leaked images.iPhone 16 Pro schematicsAs you can see, the iPhone 16 Pro is depicted with the so-called Capture Button placed right under the power button on the right side of the frame. The button itself mimics the soft shutter buttons found on cameras. A light press will focus the camera, while a complete press will take a...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Open launched with Android 13 last year and received the Android 14 update in January, but only in India. The good news is that the Android 14 rollout has now expanded to the US, so if you live in the States, you should soon get an update prompt on your foldable.The Android 14 update for the OnePlus Open in the US comes with firmware version CPH2551_14.0.0.501(EX01) and February 2024 Android security patch and requires a download of 2.54GB. You can check the screenshots below for the update's changelog.OnePlus Open's Android 14 update's changelogThe...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] A typical pre-order perk for Galaxy S pre-orders is a free storage upgrade and this year it even lasted into the first weeks of sale. But then it came to an end and you had to pay full price for extra storage. Well, not anymore – the S24 series is discounted to below the pre-order prices.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,150 for the 12/256GB model. That wasn’t part of the pre-order, of course, but it is the cheapest way to get the new Ultra. The 12/512GB model is $1,270 (this was $1,300 during the pre-order). ...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] If you are experiencing issues accessing our website, it's because we have been under attack for the last 10 hours or so. There's a huge amount of traffic coming exclusively from Indian IPs, belonging to Reliance Jio and Airtel telecoms.Roughly 100,000 new IPs are used to attack our server every hour and unfortunately, Reliance Jio and Airtel ignore our requests to resolve the issue at this moment, so our only option is to ban a good portion of the 35 million IPs in India. Otherwise, our servers won't handle the traffic, and the website will be offline for everyone in the world.So...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Shortly after Apple terminated Epic Games' developer account, the EU Commission launched a probe against the Cupertino-based company to see if there's any violation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). And a swift decision followed.In an X post, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said that Apple will be reinstating the European developer account after the EU Commission enforced the DMA. The X post even suggests that the EU's decision paves the way for an Epic Games Store on iOS in Europe.The DMA went through its first major challenge with Apple banning Epic Games Sweden from competing with the...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi has no less than seven different Redmi Note 13 phones, and we now have a video review of the vanilla variant with 5G connectivity. The text review is already on our website, where we examined the phone in excruciating detail.But if you prefer to have Will guide you around the lRedmi Note 13 5G's pros and cons now is your chance.This Redmi phone is a solid choice that does not disappoint in any particular way. It works good, runs well, feels comfortable and does the job for the usual daily tasks; the cameras are also very dependable.[#InlinePriceWidget, 12776,...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung put a 3.4-inch covers screen on last year’s Galaxy Z Flip5 which was a big upgrade from the Z Flip4 and Flip3’s tiny 1.9-inch panels. A new rumored spec sheet from reliable leakster @TheGalox_ suggests the upcoming Flip6 will get an even larger 3.9-inch outer screen. Moreover, the new rumor also suggests Gorilla Glass Armor protection for the updated cover screen.Elsewhere, Samsung is expected to go with a 6.7-inch main screen and an improved hinge and internal layout with a bigger cooling system. The foldable is expected to get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 12GB...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Infinix is launching the Note 40 lineup on March 18, the company confirmed last week. The company now confirmed some of the phones will have a dedicated Cheetah X1 chip, handling charging processes.The chip will deliver what Infinix brands All-Round FastCharge 2.0, which reportedly can reach 260W wired and 110W wireless charging, but the announcement revealed that the X1 will support only 100W rates in the current devices.The Infinix Cheetah X1 chip will optimize the charging rates to protect the battery's health. There will be real-time monitoring, ensuring a balance between...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Following its Geekbench listing from yesterday, OnePlus Ace 3V appeared in another live image. The handset which is expected to launch outside of China as the Nord 4 will sport a familiar-looking punch-hole display with sleek bezels. We can spot the alert slider on the left-hand side while the volume and power buttons are on the opposite side.OnePlus Ace 3V front and back OnePlus Ace 3V is due to launch soon as confirmed by OnePlus China President Li Jie. It will be the first phone to launch with Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip and we also know the phone will pack a...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi's brand Poco launched a new smartphone today. Say hello to the Poco X6 Neo!The phone comes in a stunning Gold color, which we have seen previously only in the Redmi Note 13R Pro. But the two phones share more than just the color - the hardware is absolutely identical between the two. They are also matching the Chinese Redmi Note 13 (not to be confused with the international Redmi Note 13 or the Redmi Note 13 5G).Confusing lineup aside, the first Neo phone in the Poco family comes with a 5G-enabled Dimensity 6080 chipset and either 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage or 12 GB RAM...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is coming on March 19, and the brand has already confirmed it will feature a 50MP Sony IMX890 camera with OIS. While Realme hasn't revealed the Narzo 70 Pro 5G's battery capacity, it announced that the smartphone will support 67W charging.Previously, Realme said the Narzo 70 Pro 5G will feature a Horizon Glass Design and have 65% fewer pre-installed apps. It would also support air gestures for touchless control of the smartphone and pack a centered punch-hole display with Rainwater Smart Touch tech.You can expect Realme to reveal a few more features...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus Ace 3V is coming soon - this has even been confirmed by OnePlus China President Li Jie recently. It will have a 5,500 mAh battery according to a necessary certification, which also revealed its model number: PJF110.Now a OnePlus PJF110 has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, having run Geekbench 6. It managed a 1,848 single-core score and a 5,007 multi-core score. The benchmark run has confirmed some details about Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, which will be powering this phone.Its CPU has one 'prime' Cortex-X4 core at 2.8 GHz, 4 'big'...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Xiaomi launched the Mix Fold 3 last August, and now it's working on the Mix Fold 4, possibly due for a summer release too. Today the prolific Weibo leakster Digital Chat Station has shared a list of the Mix Fold 4's specs. It's not a full list of specs, but it does give us a lot of details about the upcoming foldable smartphone, so let's dive right in.The Mix Fold 4 is going to have a smaller crease on its folding screen compared to its predecessor, support for two-way satellite communication, possibly an IP rating for water resistance, a custom x-axis linear vibration motor, and a weight...


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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo just launched a new phone today, the Y03. This made its debut in Indonesia but we might see it in other markets too at some later point. It's as entry-level as they come, with a price to match.Let's talk specs first. The Y03 is powered by MediaTek's Helio G85 SoC, which automatically means there's no 5G on offer here. This is paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable eMMC 5.1 storage. The phone also supports 4GB RAM extension.It has a 6.56-inch 720x1612 LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate, a 13 MP main rear camera with a QVGA decorative camera...


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