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The lack of Google Play Store on the Huawei Pura 70 series is not ideal but not a deal-breaker either – per the comments under last week’s poll, some are already using Google-less Huawei phones and are eyeing the new series. That said, it is a no-go for others as some vital apps (e.g. local banking apps) are missing, but it seems like Huawei did a good job of stocking up the App Gallery.So, what do people think of the four phones? Well, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a blockbuster in the making with half of voters expressing interest in it and only a fraction of those are waiting on reviews...


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Last week a 512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra was $1,220, now it’s down $50 on both Amazon and Best Buy. The 256GB model remains at $1,100 and doubling the storage is well worth the $70 if you ask us. It will help with the phone’s longevity (it will be supported for 7 years) as OS and apps will continue to grow in the coming years. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 12/512GB $250 off Read our review $1,170 at Amazon US $1,170 at Best Buy The Samsung Galaxy S23...


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If you’re in the market for a flagship Android phone then the Galaxy S24 Ultra and S24+ have surely come across your radar. Our latest YouTube video goes over all of the key comparisons between the two devices to help you pick the one that’s right for you.As the more expensive device, S24 Ultra gets a titanium frame and Corning Gorilla Armor on the front and back. The S24+ is the more compact phone and still features a premium-feeling aluminum frame. The Plus is also noticeably lighter at 196 grams compared to the Ultra's 232 grams.Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S24+Both...


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The smartphone market in India is booming – Counterpoint reports consumers are shifting towards more premium models as consumers look for phones that can game, run AI and capture higher quality images. Affordable financing schemes and trade-in offers are also driving the move to pricier tiers.The premium smartphone segment (>₹30,000) has reached its highest-ever share by volume at 20%. Looking at the share by value, this segment accounts for 51% – that is to say that more than half the money spend on smartphones in India are spend on a premium device.5G adoption continues to climb and...


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This week Apple launched new iPad Pros and new iPad Airs – yes, plural, the Air now comes in 11” and 13” sizes like the Pro models. Also interesting is that the Air is in a sense an “iPad Pro SE”, i.e. the 2024 models use the Apple M2 chip that the 2022 Pros used, while the 2022 Air had an M1 like the 2021 Pros.M4 vs. M2 performance (numbers by Apple)Is this starting to get confusing? Let’s put aside model numbers and look at early performance benchmarks from the new iPad Pros, which use the brand new Apple M4 chip, and compare them to 2022 Pros. The Geekbench database doesn’t have...


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Huawei recently launched the Pura 70 series in China, opening the next chapter of its development after the US sanctions.Huawei Pura 70 lineupA new teardown by Reuters, in partnership with iFixit and TechSearch International, shed light on the internals of the Huawei Pura 70 Pro with an extensive teardown of the phone.According to the report, the new phones contain more locally-sourced components than any of the company's previous phones. However, the Pura 70 series still falls short of current flagship models, particularly in terms of chipset performance.The Kirin 9010...


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Realme announced a pair of new wireless earbuds alongside the new Realme GT Neo6 with the Realme Buds Air6 and Buds Air6 Pro.Buds Air6 feature 12.4mm drivers, Hi-Res audio streaming with LHDC support and active noise cancelation (ANC). These earbuds are IP55-rated and Realme claims they can last up to 6 hours on a single charge with ANC on while their case extends the total playtime to 40 hours.Realme Buds Air6Buds Air 6 Pro take a dual driver approach with 11mm woofers and 6mm tweeters just like their predecessor and support the high-bitrate LDAC codec. These buds also come...


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Realme’s latest GT series phone is here with the GT Neo6 and it offers flagship territory specs at a fraction of the price. It features Qualcomm’s recently announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset at the helm which should deliver ample performance just shy of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.GT Neo6 is built around a curved 6.78-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED with FHD+ resolution, a 1-120Hz refresh rate, and up to 6,000 nits peak brightness for HDR content. The panel also features an embedded fingerprint scanner, punch hole cutout for the 32MP front-facing camera, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2...


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The iQOO Z9x, which will launch in India on May 16, was recently confirmed to come with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 6,000 mAh battery, 44W charging, and 50MP camera. Now, Amazon.in has revealed a few more specs, confirming that the Indian iQOO Z9x will be the same as the Chinese model, unlike the Indian Z9, which is different from the Chinese version.Amazon.in has set up a promo page on its website, which revealed the Indian iQOO Z9x will pack a 6.72" 120Hz display with 1,000 nits peak brightness. The smartphone will be IP64 rated and run Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out of the box. It...


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Yesterday, Realme announced that it would launch the GT 6 series in India this month. While Realme hasn't divulged how many smartphones the GT 6 series will include, the brand today announced it will launch the Realme GT 6T in India.The Realme GT 6T will be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, making it India's first smartphone to have that chip at the helm. It will also be the first 'T' model in the GT series' non-Neo lineup, which, Realme said, achieved an AnTuTu score of over 1.5 million.Additionally, Realme said that with the GT 6T, it has "strengthened its commitment to...


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The iQOO Neo 9s Pro was confirmed to arrive soon with the newly announced Dimensity 9300+. Today, a leakster claimed there is another phone on its way called iQOO Neo 9s Pro+ and it will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.It will also have 16 GB RAM and two storage options, making it “the ultimate affordable flagship”, according to Digital Chat Station.The front of the phone should be the same as any other Neo 9 device – 6.78” LTPO AMOLED with a resolution of 2,800 x 1,260 pixels, while the main camera on the back will remain 50 MP. We expect even the overall design and battery...


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vivo is making the X100s, X100s Pro, and X100 Ultra official on May 13, which is next Monday. The prices for the trio have already been leaked recently, and today a new leak over on Weibo gives us some details about the phones' screens and batteries.The X100s is said to sport a "1.5K" resolution panel made by Visionox. It will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9300+ SoC, paired with vivo's own V2 imaging chip. The X100s will have a 5,100 mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging.vivo X100s leaked imageThe X100s Pro shares its chipset, screen resolution, and display panel...


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We knew it was coming, but it still caught us by surprise – Google unveiled the Pixel 8a a week ahead of Google I/O. Does this mean that something even bigger is coming next week? We wouldn’t hold our breath for the Pixel 9 series, so let’s focus on the 8a.Google Pixel 8a in: Obsidian • Porcelain • Bay • AloeCompared to the Pixel 7a, it brings a faster, brighter screen at 120Hz and 2,000 nits (up from 90Hz, 1,000 nits) and the noticeably improved Tensor G3. Compared to the Pixel 8, you lose some display quality (no HDR10+ and no GG Victus), the sensor in the main camera is...


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After a court ruling, Lenovo and its subsidiary Motorola are facing a ban in Germany. The legal dispute is between Lenovo and the US-based InterDigital over a patent infringement regarding WWAN modules. These modules enable wireless mobile connection in smartphones and other portable devices.As a result, all devices supporting GSM, UMTS, LTE and 5G connectivity will not be allowed on the German market. This includes some Lenovo mobile devices and Motorola smartphones, including the most recent Edge 50 lineup.The court decided that Lenovo utilizes technology InterDigital has a...


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The Honor Magic6 RSR Porsche Design is a niche device, there are no two ways about it. Last week’s poll shows that there is some interest in such limited edition, rather pricey devices – perhaps bigger than we expected. If you have the money, why not treat yourself?There isn’t much to complain about as far as the hardware is concerned, it’s just that you can buy two flagships for that kind of price. Or a premium device like the Honor Magic6 Pro and something else.But Porsche Design has a pedigree and it is a fairly unique look. It’s not just pure design either, there are some...


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