vivo X200 series' global launch teased
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The vivo X200 series unveiled last month, and currently China-exclusive, will begin its global rollout soon. This revelation comes from vivo's Malaysian branch, which teased the X200 series on its official Facebook page.The vivo X200 lineup includes three phones - X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro mini. The image shared by vivo consists of the X200 Pro and what looks like the X200 Pro mini since the green color is exclusive to the mini version in China.However, we haven't heard about the Pro mini launch outside China, suggesting two possibilities: 1) the X200 is getting a green option...
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Samsung Health Monitor drops support for Android 11 and earlier versio
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung Health Monitor is an app that enables ECG readings and some other advanced health tracking features for Galaxy Watch users with a Samsung smartphone. However the company is now slightly tweaking it and it will be limited to users on Android 12 or newer versions of the platform.The app support for older devices will stop on December 23, and after that, only limited services will be accessible.Samsung Health Monitor screenshotsThe notice appears on the screen once the app is updated through the Galaxy Store. It says the next version of Samsung Health Monitor (1.4.1)...
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Huawei Mate 70 Pro spotted ahead of launch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Huawei is expected to launch its Mate 70 series later this month and it’s only natural that we start seeing more leaks ahead of the big unveiling. The latest one shows out the front design of the Mate 70 Pro/Pro+, which will once again sport three punch holes just like the Mate 60 Pro and Pro+ from last year.This should be the same setup, with one of the cutouts housing the selfie camera and the remaining two being for the 3D ToF system used for secure face unlocks. While housed in a protective shell, the Mate 70 Pro/Pro+ from the image appears to have a flat frame instead of the...
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vivo Y18t unveiled with a 50MP camera and 90Hz screen
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] vivo's Y18 series includes three phones - Y18, Y18i, and Y18e. Today, the brand unveiled a 't' model as the fourth member of the lineup. The vivo Y18t is powered by the Unisoc T612 SoC, runs Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14, and has 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage onboard, which is expandable by up to 1TB via a microSD card.The vivo Y18t has a 6.56" 90Hz HD+ LCD on the front with a 269 ppi pixel density and an 840 nits brightness. The display has a notch for an 8MP selfie camera. There's no fingerprint scanner underneath the display since it's an LCD panel, but vivo hasn't ditched it since...
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Steam Deck OLED is getting a new color
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Valve announced its Steam Deck back in 2021 and followed it up with an OLED version last year. So far, all of the Deck models have been exclusively available in black, but Valve will soon offer its handheld in a new white color. Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White will launch worldwide on November 18 at 3PM PT (11PM GMT). It will be available in a single 1TB trim for $679 - $30 more than the regular 1TB Steam Deck OLED.The upcoming Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White features a white polycarbonate shell with grey buttons and triggers, as well as an orange-accented power...
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Oppo Find X8 Pro unboxing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Chinese flagships are getting too good. Huge batteries, the latest chipsets, the best cameras (by an increasing distance). But they're also getting more and more refined. Enter the Oppo Find X8 Pro and Find X8, the latest flagships from China that will luckily, make it to the global stage later this month.We'll focus on the Pro here, but let's get a quick staredown between the pair of X8s. Outside of the obvious differences in height, display size, and battery size, the Pro has better cameras - namely a superior main 50MP sensor and a second, further-reaching 135mm telephoto.The...
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vivo iQOO Neo10 and Neo10 Pro battery capacity revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The iQOO Neo10 series will arrive with two devices, both of which will have massive battery capacity. According to the leakster Digital Chat Station, the Neo10 and the Neo10 Pro will have the same body with a 6,100 mAh cell and 120W fast wired charging.vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+The source said both phones would keep the weight from the predecessors, which was between 190 and 198 grams, depending on the back panel finish. We also expect the same 6.78” LTPO OLED, meaning the battery is clearly going to be the biggest improvement.The new phones will arrive soon, and we expect a Dimensity...
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Realme 14 Pro Lite's memory and color options surface
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We recently heard that Realme would launch the Realme 14 series in India in January 2025. There's no word from the brand about the lineup yet, but a new report claims it will include a Pro Lite model - a first for Realme's number series since we only have the Pro and Pro+ variants right now.Realme 13 Pro+The source claims that the Realme 14 Pro Lite's Indian version has model code RMX990, and it will come in Emerald Green, Monet Gold, and Monet Purple colors with four memory options - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB.Realme 14 Pro Lite's memory and color...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE tipped to run on an older Exynos SoC
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung is preparing to release budget-friendly versions of its Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold foldables, an increasing number of reports claim. They are said to be under the "Fan Edition" series, but details are rather scarce at this point. But the latest info from a tipster gives us something to work with.According to rumors, the Galaxy Z Flip FE will run on this year's Exynos 2400 chip. But when the device actually launches, the SoC will be at least a year-old. This signals a slightly different strategy compared to the standard S FE lineup, which tends to get the latest chipset, albeit a...
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Boost Mobile sheds MVNO label, offers cheap own-brand 5G smartphone to
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Boost Mobile used to be an MVNO, a Mobile Virtual Network Operator, basically a brand using someone else's actual physical network. But not anymore. Boost has been boosting its own in-house 5G network recently, to the point where it's now covering 70% of the US population and should reach 80% by the end of the year.For coverage gaps, Boost will continue to rely on roaming agreements which let it reach 99% of the country. The carrier is no longer considering itself an MVNO, according to a rep from the Dish-owned company.Boost Mobile Summit 5GTo celebrate this milestone, Boost is...
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Motorola Edge 50 in for review
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Motorola Edge 50 reached our office and we are about to run it through our review course. Our unit has a Vegan Suede back named "Koala Grey," although it also comes in the Pantone 2024 Color of the Year Peach Fuzz version.The Edge 50 is rather impressive with its lightweight feel. The back panel has nothing to do with the fuzzy touch of natural suede; it is closer to the thick, buttery feel of synthetic microfiber material.Motorola also provides a protective case in the retail box, which hides the color and offers a more familiar in-hand sensation. It is also snapping only on top...
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Mac mini 2024 gets a teardown, has no user upgradeable parts
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Apple's 2024 Mac mini recently went on sale and has already gone through the teardown treatment. Today, we are taking a look at once such teardown by YouTube creator Brandon Geekabit, who is performing the teardown on the base 16/256GB M4 model.As with previous Mac mini models, the entry point for the internals is through the plastic panel at the bottom. There are no exposed screws so you will need to just pry the corners with a spudger until it pops out.Once open, you will be greeted with a fancy-looking metal bracket that features openings for the ventilation system. In the...
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One UI 6 Watch rollout for Galaxy Watch6 to start this month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last month, Samsung issued the stable One UI 6 Watch update to Galaxy Watch6 beta testers in the US and Korea and ended the beta program. And it looks like regular (read non-beta) units could get the One UI 6 Watch update on November 25. Some Reddit users have reported getting their Galaxy Watch6 Manager app updated with a new GUI and three One UI 6 watch faces. The update, version 2.2.13.24101651, will seemingly pave the way for the full One UI 6 software based on Wear OS 5. Older models, such as the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 are now on One UI 6 Watch Beta 8 but there's no...
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Oppo starts Reno13 early reservations in China
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] While we’re ten days away from the rumored launch of the Oppo Reno13 series in China, Oppo has already listed its upcoming Reno phones on its official website and partnering online retailers. Oppo Reno13 pre-reservations now open in China Reno13 is expected to be joined by the Reno13 Pro. Those who reserve their Reno13 devices will be eligible for two gift options - a mystery gift box or a free Bluetooth headset. Oppo Reno13 leaked images Reno13 Pro is rumored to bring a 6.78-inch quad-micro- curved LTPO OLED screen with 1264x2780 resolution, a 50 MP 3x periscope...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 will have 12GB of RAM
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung's Galaxy S25 family is coming in January, though there's currently a bit of confusion as to whether it will land in early or late January. Still, we're getting ever closer to the official unveiling, and now a benchmark run has revealed the fact that the base model will have 12GB of RAM. That's a nice step up from the 8GB of the entry-level S24, although that one did have a 12GB iteration as well. We're hoping the S25 loses the 8GB tier entirely, but we can never be 100% sure until the actual announcement, so do keep that in mind. The Galaxy S25 models will either all go with...
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Samsung India extends free screen replacement period for certain Galax
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Samsung India started offering free screen replacements to Galaxy phones with a green line on the display and said the promo affected units have until September 30 to be replaced. Today, the company announced an extension until December 31, 2024, but only for a limited number of devices. The Galaxy S21 trio, S21 FE, and S22 Ultra are eligible. The full list of Samsung phones (with their model numbers is): Galaxy S21 (SM-G991B) Galaxy S21+ (SM-G996B) Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B) Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990B/E) Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E) The replacement is free and can be...
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Oppo Pad 3 appears in teasers, will arrive alongside Reno13
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Oppo announced the flagship-tier Pad 3 Pro tablet alongside the Find X8 series in China, and now a more affordable alternative is coming. The slate will be called Oppo Pad 3 and will launch on November 25 alongside the Reno13 series. It will have an 11.6" screen with 2.8K resolution and 7:5 ratio of the screen. Oppo Pad 3 The Pad 3 will be a new tablet, unlike its Pro sibling, which is a rebranded OnePlus Pad 2. According to the official Oppo store, it will arrive in three colors - White, Purple, and Blue - and will have stylus support. The Pad 3 will come with a 144 Hz...
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Huawei CEO confirms Mate 70 launch date
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The Huawei Mate 70 series was coming, and now we know when. Richard Yu, CEO of the CBG Division, revealed the phones will arrive on November 26. The executive did not reveal more details, but he confirmed a new luxury car brand called Maextro will also debut. Richard Yu at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show Yu revealed the date during an interview at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show. The announcement comes as a surprise because Huawei Mobile's social media accounts are still silent on the matter. We expect to see at least four phones - Huawei Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and Mate...
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iQOO Neo10 series is launching this month, design revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] We've been hearing about the iQOO Neo10 series for over six months but are yet to get its launch date from the brand. However, iQOO took to Weibo today to announce that the Neo10 series will launch this month. It will include the iQOO Neo10 and iQOO Neo10 Pro. iQOO also revealed the rear of the Neo10 series. It has a dual-tone design and sports two cameras, with OIS written between them, confirming optical stabilization for the primary unit. The iQOO Neo10 series' back looks similar to the Neo9 lineup, except that the rear cameras are now placed inside an island and not separately....
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OnePlus 13 and 13R international memory and storage versions and color
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] The OnePlus 13 became official in China last month, and it's due for its global debut pretty soon. Ahead of that, today a new leak tells us that in international markets it will be offered in two RAM/storage combos only: 12/256GB and 16/512GB. There's a further catch. The entry-level combo will only be available in the Black Eclipse colorway. The phone will also be offered in Midnight Ocean and Arctic Dawn. These seem to be the same colors that launched in China (black, blue, white), just with much more fancy names. OnePlus 13 The OnePlus 13R recently surfaced in some...
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