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Samsung is working on a new smartphone to bring into the already very crowded mid-range space, and it's been spotted in the Geekbench online results database today. That's definitely not out of the ordinary - someone at Samsung has a prototype in hand and is running benchmarks on it. What is a bit more interesting than the fact that prototypes are being benchmarked is that this one seems to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 SoC. That's an odd choice on Samsung's part, first because it's a Qualcomm chip and not one of its own Exynos parts, but also because the Snapdragon 888 is almost...


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Counterpoint: US smartphone shipments fell by 24% compared to Q2 2022
According to market research carried out by Counterpoint, the US smartphone market shrunk by a whopping 24% year-over-year in Q2 this year. That doesn't come as a surprise since this is the third consecutive quarter with declining sales. Manufacturers like Samsung, Motorola and TCL-Alcatel saw the biggest decline in shipments. Samsung's shipments fell 37%, Motorola's by 17% and TCL-Alcatel's by 69%. Interestingly, Apple's shipments shrunk by just 6% despite the bleeding smartphone market, so expectations for the upcoming iPhone 15 series remain bullish, analysts say. Google was the only...


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Xiaomi Pad 6 in for review
Xiaomi unveiled the Pad 5 in August 2021 and finally introduced its successor Pad 6 a few months ago. The tablet is offered in blue, black, and gold colors, and it's the blue model that we've received at the office for review. The Xiaomi Pad 6 comes in a white-colored retail box with a USB-C cable, a 33W adapter, and some paperwork. Supporting accessories such as the Smart Pen (2nd Generation), Bluetooth Keyboard, and Smart Cover are sold separately. The Xiaomi Pad 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard. It runs Android 13-based...


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AMD announces Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, first notebook chip with 3D V-Cache technology
AMD has announced the new Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, the world's first notebook CPU with the company's 3D V-Cache technology. The 7945HX3D is essentially the 7945HX but with double the L3 cache. While the L1 and L2 cache remain at 1MB and 16MB, respectively, the L3 cache goes from the 7945HX's sizable 64MB to an impressive 128MB for a total of 145MB cache. Introduced first on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor last year, the AMD 3D V-Cache technology essentially stacks an extra layer of memory on the CPU die. While most apps show no improvement from the added cache, games tend to...


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Samsung is expecting the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 to outsell their predecessors by 50%
Recently, TM Roh, the head of Samsung’s mobile division, revealed that the company sold just under 10 million foldable phones last year (60% of which were Galaxy Z Flip4s, 40% Z Fold4s). For 2023 the company expects to sell 50% more than that. This means that the target is around 15 million sales, which will keep Samsung the dominant player in the foldable market. Some analysts (Trendforce) are predicting that 18 million foldables will be shipped this year, others (IDC) are saying that the number will be above 20 million. That will mean that three quarters of all foldables sold in 2023...


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Canalys: Global smartphone shipment down 10% in Q2, Transsion is now a top-five vendor
Global smartphone shipments during the April, May and June months totaled 258.2 million units as per the latest Canalys Smartphone Market Pulse report. The figure represents a 10% decline compared to the same period last year. Despite the sixth straight quarter of negative growth, global smartphone demand is slowly rebounding thanks to industry-wide inventory reductions and rising regional market demand. Samsung was once again the leading smartphone brand in terms of shipments for the quarter with 53 million shipments and a 21% market share. Apple came in second with 43 million...


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Leaked Huawei Mate 60 render shows off the large camera island circle
A couple of days ago the metal mid-frame of the Huawei Mate 60 leaked, showing that the phone will have a circular camera island. Now Digital Chat Station has shared a render of the phone that offers a better look at said island – it reminds us of the Mate 40 series, except the circle is bigger. Three cameras are visible, though the only details we have so far is that Huawei is bringing new sensors and a periscope lens that has been optimized for low-light shooting. Also, the XMAGE label indicates that the image processing will be done by Huawei’s in-house tech. Huawei Mate 60...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 camera samples
Samsung's Summer Unpacked is behind us and we're left with a couple of foldable Galaxies to review. But since reviewing takes place in Headquarters, and the phones are still in Seoul, we figured we'd fill our time with a photo walk around town with the Galaxy Z Flip5. The Z Flip5's camera system is mostly unchanged compared to the previous generation. Short of a small tweak with the selfie camera's lens aperture (the internal one), the rest remains the same in terms of specs. There's a 12MP primary camera with a 1/1.76" sensor and a 24mm-equivalent lens with an f/1.8 aperture. Also...


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Sony PlayStation 5 crosses 40 million sales globally
Sony has announced it has reached the milestone of selling more than 40 million PlayStation 5 units globally (as of July 16, 2023) since it was unveiled in 2020. Sony sold its 25 millionth PS5 unit in the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2022, meaning it took the Japanese company just a little over nine months to sell another 15 million PS5 consoles, which is impressive. In a blog post announcing this milestone, Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), said the brand faced supply chain issues earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making keeping the PS5...


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Honor X6a announced with 90Hz display and 5,200 mAh battery
Honor’s latest X-series smartphone is now available in the UK with the Honor X6a. The device is a direct successor to the Honor X6 which launched back in September and it brings a higher refresh rate screen, larger battery and faster charging. Honor X6a Honor X6a is built around a 6.56-inch TFT LCD with 720 x 1,612px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Storage is expandable via the microSD card slot and the device also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s a 50MP main cam with an...


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Realme GT5 breaks cover in spy shot
Realme is gearing up to launch its latest GT5 smartphone and we got official confirmation from the brand’s Weibo profile as well as our first look at the device thanks to a leaked spy shot. Realme confirmed the GT5 name yesterday and we now get even more info thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station. Realme GT5 Realme GT5 will sport a 6.67-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution (1,240 x 2,772px) and a rumored 144Hz refresh rate. The device will sport a centered punch-hole cutout on the top for its front facing camera. We don’t get to see the actual design since the phone is...


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Redmi 12 5G is coming on August 1, key specs revealed
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi 12 4G last month, and the company has announced it will unveil the 5G variant on August 1. This revelation comes from Redmi's Indian branch, which said the Redmi 12 5G will make its global debut in India with a grand launch next Tuesday. Redmi hasn't detailed the Redmi 12 5G's specs sheet, but it confirmed some key specs of the smartphone, including a 50MP primary camera, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The all-new #Redmi12 5G sets its Global Debut in India with a grand launch on the 1st of August!So, get set to embrace the...


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WhatsApp now lets you send video messages
Voice messages have been a staple feature of WhatsApp for years now. And so have voice calls. But also video calls. Spot what's missing in this series? Indeed, video messages. Well, they were missing, up until today that is. WhatsApp finally supports sending and receiving video messages. These can be up to 60 seconds long each, and are protected with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. Sending a video message has been made intentionally similar to the way sending a voice message works, so that there isn't an additional learning curve. The icon previously meant for voice messages can...


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Google rolls out automatic AirTag alerts for Android in bid to prevent stalking
Back in May, Google and Apple jointly announced that they were teaming up to prevent unwanted tracking through AirTags and similar devices. Today, Google is announcing that the rollout of unknown tracker alerts is now beginning on devices running Android 6.0 and later. Right now, this only works with AirTags, but Google says it's working with tag manufacturers to expand this protection to other tracking tags over time. Here's how it works. If an unknown Bluetooth tracker is separated from its owner and determined to be traveling with you, you will be notified on your Android device. If...


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Lenovo Tab P12 announced with 12.7” LCD and MediaTek 7050
Lenovo launched in Tab P12 Pro 5G back in 2021 and it’s now bringing a non-Pro version nearly two years later. Lenovo Tab P12 features a 12.7-inch LTPS LCD with 1840 x 2944px resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The slate is equipped with quad speakers tuned by JBL, a 13MP ultrawide front facing camera and an 8MP rear shooter with autofocus. Lenovo Tab P12 MediaTek’s Dimensity 7050 chipset sits at the helm alongside 4/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. Tab P12 also boasts microSD card expansion and a 10,200 mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. The software side is covered by...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 benchmarked
Samsung's latest Unpacked unfolded yesterday, bringing us the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, alongside two smartwatches and three tablets. We had some early hands-on experiences with all of the new devices, but we also ended up with a couple of review units - one of each foldable. We snapped some photos with the Galaxy Z Fold5, before we got to running some benchmarks on the two handsets and it's those numbers that we're here to share now. Both the Flip and the Fold are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy - the Samsung-specific version of Qualcomm's high-end chipset for...


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Report: iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max to get price hikes
We've already heard a few times that Apple is planning to up the price of its most expensive iPhone, but the latest report gives us a specific number. According to Barclays analyst Tim Long, cited by Apple Hub, the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will cost the same, but the Pro could see a price increase of $100, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max could get a $100 or even $200 increase. The price hike goes along with Apple's inside logic that the upcoming 15 series will have the same demand as the current 14 series, meaning it expects the Pros to outsell the vanillas. So Apple is betting that...


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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro coming with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in August
China Joy is an annual digital and entertainment expo, taking place in Shanghai, and this year’s edition saw Liu Fengshuo, President of OnePlus Products Line, speak in front of the audience about the brand’s plans for the near future. The executive revealed the Ace 2 Pro smartphone is coming next month, and it will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. He also said the new smartphone will have a “groundbreaking, first in the industry” cooling technology. The new heat dissipation solution will stick to the stacking sheet design, but materials will be different, inspired by...


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Realme GT5 name officially confirmed
Realme unveiled the GT3 in February, and we recently heard that it will be succeeded by the GT5. Those rumors have turned out to be true since Realme has officially confirmed the GT5 moniker as it set up a booth at the China Joy 2023 exhibition in China, confirming the existence of GT5. The brand also confirmed that the GT5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. While we await more details from Realme about the GT5 series, leakster OnLeaks claims the GT Neo 6 will be marketed as GT5, presumably outside China. That's hardly a surprise since the Realme GT3 is a rebadged GT Neo 5...


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Samsung's AirTag competitor came out in 2021, and it's high time for a replacement. We've already heard that a new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is coming later this year, and earlier this month it received its Bluetooth certification.Now it's moved even further along in the certification game, having passes through the FCC, which gave its go-ahead for the launch, that might take place in the next few weeks. Thankfully, the FCC certification came with an image showing the tag. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.As you can see, it's still branded Galaxy SmartTag, but the official name...


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vivo has co-developed a custom image sensor with Sony for the vivo X100 series
vivo is working on custom silicon designs to power its next-generation of camera phones. The company just revealed that it has partnered with Sony’s Lytia division to create a customized version of the LYT800 sensor for the vivo X100 series.The LYT800 makes use of Sony’s stacked design, which separates the photodiodes and the transistors that read them into two layers (normally they are side by side). This opens up more room so the 1/1.43” Lytia LYT800 sensor is expected to have a low-light performance similar to 1” sensors. The LYT800 will have a 53MP resolution.There’s more –...


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Realme 11 4G and Realme 11 5G debut
Realme 11 series launched earlier this year with three entries – Realme 11, Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+. All three phones carry 5G connectivity and we now get two new versions for the international market – the Realme 11 5G introduced in Taiwan and Realme 11 4G which makes its debut in Vietnam.Realme 11 4G (left) and Realme 11 5G (right)As their names suggest, the former features 5G connectivity by way of its Dimensity 6100+ chipset and it’s also the first phone to launch with the SoC. Realme 11 4G is equipped with a Helio G99 SoCRealme 11 4G key specs and...


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Counterpoint: India's smartphone market shrinks by 3% in Q2, premium segment grows 112%
A new analysis from Counterpoint reveals the free fall of the Indian smartphone market might be coming to an end. Overall shipments dropped just 3% compared to Q1, which is less than analysts expected.Counterpoint researchers believe that the improving market conditions and declining inflation had a good impact on sales. In fact, the premium smartphone segment saw a whipping 112% growth year-over-year. That seems to be in line with previous analysis claiming that the maturing Indian market is slowly shifting towards more expensive smartphones. That's part of the reason why Xiaomi is...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 in for review
You’d think that the bendy display is the hardest part about making a foldable phone, but OLED panels have been built on flexible plastic substrates for years now. The part that is actually hard is the hinge – Samsung took five generations to get it right.The new Flex Hinge allows the Galaxy Z Fold5 to close flat – the gap between the two halves was among the things that caused the most complaints on previous Z generations. Aesthetically it looks better as it makes the phone symmetrical, but it has practical advantages too.The gap added to the closed thickness, pushing the Z Fold4...


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Lava Yuva 2 teased to launch soon
Lava Mobiles is gearing up to launch a new entry-level smartphone dubbed Yuva 2. The device will reportedly come in at INR 6,999 though we don’t get an official look at the device just yet. Strangely, the official teaser post for the Yuva 2 by Lava Mobiles on Twitter is since removed.Lava Yuva 2 teaser posterLava Yuva 2 Pro was the last launch in the Yuva series back in February. It packs a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution, a Helio G37 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. We’ll be on the lookout for more details on the Yuva 2 and will update you accordingly.Source (deleted...


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The Poco M6 will have 5G connectivity, teaser confirms
The Poco M5 was a 4G-only phone in all of its incarnations, including the M5s. The upcoming Poco M6 will gain support for 5G – this is coming straight from Himanhsu Tandon, the Country Head of Poco and Xiaomi.This won’t be the first 5G phones in the series. In fact, the M5 was something of an exception as both the M3 and M4 series had 5G models in their ranks. There’s no word on what chipset will bring the next-gen connectivity, however.Details like that will be released closer to launch day. For now we can only note the dual camera setup on a flat camera island that is closer to the...


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Red Magic Cyberbuds Dao TWS hit international market with advanced ANC, low latency
The gaming sub-brand of nubia called Red Magic is best known for its smartphones, but lately branched into gaming monitors and various peripherals. It delivered its first TWS earphones in 2020 and now it's following up with a more upscale model dubbed Cyberbuds Dao TWS.These gaming earphone are hitting international markets today with the latest Qualcomm Bluetooth technology, long battery life and RGB light effects.These wireless earphones have the latest Qualcomm S5 chip for sound over Bluetooth, which supports lossless and high-res music, Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) audio,...


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Here is how to get a $50 discount on a Galaxy Z Flip5 or Z Fold5 from Samsung US
If you missed the pre-registration bonus, you still have a chance to pick up a $50 discount on both the Flip and the Z Fold5. Note that the discount is applied directly at checkout and is available only through the following links to the Samsung US online store: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5You might not want to wait too long as the shipping dates for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 in the US have already started to slip back – the phone is set to release on August 11 and you can still get the Graphite and Lavender colorways on that date. However, all the others are...


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Samsung Galaxy S24+ stops by Geekbench, S24 Ultra’s battery certified
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 already announced, it’s time to turn our attention to the next big launch from Samsung’s camp – the Galaxy S24 series. A new series of listings for the Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926) and S24 Ultra (SM-S928) are revealing some key details about the upcoming devices.Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-926) Geekbench scorecardThe Geekbench listing for the S24+ shows the device is equipped with a chipset codenamed “pineapple” which is speculated to be the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The listing reports a prime core clocked @ 3.3GHz alongside 3x cores clocked @...


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Gurman: iPhone 15 Pro series will bring thinner bezels and titanium frames
The iPhone 15 series is expected to bring in some noticeable changes compared to last year’s crop of devices and Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter has some details to fill us in ahead of the big launch which is expected to take place in September.The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will feature new low-injection pressure over-molding (LIPO) display technology which will help narrow the bezels around the display to just 1.5mm compared to the 2.2mm on the iPhone 14 Pro series. The LIPO display process was already used since the Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple is now expected to bring it to the...


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Honor Pad X9 in for review
Meet the Honor Pad X9 - a simple tablet that should be on your radar if you're looking for a media consumption device you can take anywhere.The Honor Pad X9 is tough to beat in terms of an overall package for its price. It comes in a single 4/128GB config that'll set you back €250/£180 and it ships with a 10W charger and a USB cable.Unboxing the Honor Pad X9Back to those multimedia credentials. Upfront, the Honor Pad X9 has a big 11.5-inch LCD of 120Hz refresh rate and 1200x2000px resolution. There are six speakers around the display. In landscape orientation, you get two on...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5 are already on sale in Russia
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 last week and promised to launch them in two weeks. However, both foldables are already on sale in Russia, a country where the maker promised to suspend shipments in response to the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.The Fold5 is offered by local carrier mts for RUB 189,990, which is equal to $2,062, while the Flip5 starts from RUB110,000, which translates to almost $1,200, according to the current exchange rate. Both phones are bundled with premium wearables and offered old with next-day delivery or same-day store...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 30
Samsung announced its latest foldables this week, but it's the old mid-ranger that returns to the top of our trending chart. The Galaxy A54 forms a familiar pairing with Galaxy S23 Ultra in the lead. The Redmi Note 12 and its Pro sibling follow in third and fourth positions, meaning the best placed of the newly announced phones is fifth.That's the Galaxy Z Flip5, which just edged the Redmi 12. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is best placed among phones not made by Samsung or Xiaomi, coming in seventh. Realme C53 is eight, while the Galaxy A34 slipped to ninth.That means the other...


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Week 30 in review: Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Watch 6, Tab S9
Samsung unveiled its new flagship foldables, smartwatches, and tablets this week. It happens to be the earliest unveil of a Galaxy Z Fold ever by nearly a month.The Galaxy Z Fold5 finally removes the gap and closes flat. Otherwise, it's a rather tame update mostly focused around the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the new hinge design. The displays have the main characteristics, although the big display is 30% brighter, the cameras are the same, and so is the battery size and charging speed. Price-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold5's 12/256GB version is €1,900/£1,749/$1,800, 12/512GB costs...


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Honor shares Magic V2 design story as sales open in China
Honor's Magic V2 foldable has just launched in China and the company shared the rather interesting design story behind the device. The centerpiece element of the design process is portability and it shows. The handset is considerably thinner and lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (10.1 mm vs. 13.4 mm when unfolded and 231 g vs. 253 g). Honor argues that according to their market research, consumers have portability at top of their priority list.Let's start with the innovative hinge design. It uses titanium elements, which boast higher rigidity, lower weight and anti-corrosion...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, the UK, Germany and India
Samsung unveiled its 5th generation foldable phones this week and they went on pre-order. There are some great deals in some regions and not-so-great deals in other regions. We also look at possible alternatives to the Galaxy Z foldables. USA The UK Germany India USASamsung US is offering some killer trade-in deals. For example, if you send in your old Galaxy Z Flip4, you can get the new Z Flip5 for just $100 (assuming it’s in a good condition, if your old Flip has screen damage you will have to pay $300 instead). $100 to get the new hinge and cover display,...


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We review the camera apps on the Sony Xperia 1 V
Sony has put a lot of effort into making pro-grade content-creation apps for its flagship Xperia phones. The latest Xperia 1 V has a trio of those - Photo Pro, Video Pro, and Cinema Pro - that unlock the potential of the phone's imaging system.You can access tech straight out of Sony's dedicated camera division like the advanced burst shooting with subject tracking and advanced autofocus. In video, you can choose Sony's flatter Cinetone profile, which can be tuned to your specific style.We delve deep into all three apps and what's possible with them and the Xperia 1 V combination....


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Weekly poll: Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 pre-orders have started, who is getting one?
Samsung's next generation foldables are almost here - they are already on pre-order and will start shipping in a couple of weeks time. But the market they enter is more heavily contested than ever.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is no longer the only horizontal foldable in North America, following the launch of the Google Pixel Fold. The Fold may not have the best chipset in the world, but it has a very similar inner display, an IPX8 water resistance rating and, perhaps, better cameras.You can check out the photos we took with the Z Fold5 in Seoul - it's too early to discuss quality...


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Tucked rather well inside a "Community Update" video, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has a rather big announcement for us today (go to 8:45 in the embedded video below to jump straight to it). Namely, that the company is introducing a new sub-brand: CMF by Nothing.According to Pei, this will be a more affordable brand than Nothing itself, focused on delivering "timeless designs" for great prices, along with "quality that's very hard to find" in its price segment.Its first two products, launching later this year, will be a smartwatch and a pair of earbuds. Both of these will be imbued with...


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Canalys: Oppo leads booming foldable market in China during Q1
Oppo’s foldable shipments appear to be doing more than well in its home market of China as a new Canalys report confirms Oppo was the foldable market leader for the Q1 period. Oppo held a 31% market share in the Chinese foldable smartphone segment for the January-March 2023 period. The jump in market share is remarkable as Oppo controlled just 12% of the foldable market in China a year ago.Oppo controlled 31% of all foldable shipments in China during Q1 2023The Find N2 Flip was the key seller managing an impressive 15% share of the China market on its own in Q1 2023. The flip...


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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro leaked render reveals Silver paint job
OnePlus confirmed it's working on an Ace 2 Pro smartphone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 but has yet to reveal more details. The leakster Digital Chat Station filled us in, though, posting an image of the smartphone with a lovely silver-ish paint job.The image also revealed there will be just a few differences from the OnePlus Ace 2, sold internationally as the OnePlus 11R.The circular camera island, attached to the side frame, has some writings, revealing the main camera will have 50 MP 1/1.56" sensor and OIS. Since the Ace series is technically not a flagship, it does not have the...


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Infinix GT 10 Pro goes on pre-order in India
The Infinix GT 10 Pro was unveiled yesterday and will be available globally at a price of $240-250. For India specifically, the new gaming phone will be sold through Flipkart and it is already on pre-order. The first deliveries are expected on August 13 (Sunday next week).Infinix is advertising the price as ₹18,000, but there are some asterisks attached to that. First off, the actual price is ₹20,000. There is a ₹2,000 instant bank discount that drops the price to the advertised number, but terms and conditions apply. Flipkart is also showing a ₹1,250 discount with an ICICI or Kotak...


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Huawei Mate 60 to come with a 50 MP triple camera on the circular island
The Huawei Mate 60 series is in the works, and according to Digital Chat Station, the phone will keep the circular design on the back. The tipster posted a leaked case on their Weibo profile, revealing the island will be even bigger than the Mate 50 series'.The leakster also stated the main camera will have a 50 MP sensor, suggesting it will be pretty similar to the primary shooter in the previous Mate series.Huawei Mate 60 caseThe Huawei Mate 60 is expected to keep the 1220p resolution, advertised in China as 1.5K. We hope the panel could evolve to an LTPO OLED, as it...


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Indian Government restricts laptop, tablet and PC imports with new licensing bill
The Indian government issued a new restriction on the import of laptops, tablets and all personal computers part of the HSN 8741 category which will now have to hold a special licensing requirement with immediate effect. The reasoning behind the move is to bolster the “Make In India” program and demand for locally produced tablets and computers. The new policy will result in price markups for imported laptop and tablet devices yet the exact specifics are still not clearly detailed.Import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one Personal Computers, and ultra-small form factor computers and...


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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 images and packaging details leak
The Mix Fold 3 from Xiaomi is confirmed to debut later this month and we now have a look at the device’s cover screen and retail packaging thanks to a new leak making rounds on Chinese social media platform Weibo.Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 cover screenThe cover screen will feature a slight curvature on the right-hand side as well as a centered punch-hole cutout for its front-facing camera. Based on previous reports, Mix Fold 3 will benefit from Xiaomi’s new Smart Factory which features new manufacturing systems specifically designed for the upcoming foldable.Xiaomi Mix Fold 3...


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DJI launches Osmo Action 4 camera with larger sensor and better stabilization
Less than a year after the DJI Osmo Action 3 was unveiled comes version 4. This action camera promises improved performance in low light, better stabilization options and more durability.The DJI Osmo Action 4 arrives with a significantly larger sensor – 1/1.3”, up from 1/1.7” on version 3. This increases the pixel size from 1.6µm to 2.4µm. The lens is the same as before, 155° FoV and an f/2.8 aperture.Like its predecessor, the Action 4 can record 4K video at 120fps and up to 130Mbps. To get the best quality out of it, you can shoot in 10-bit D-Log M format. The camera supports...


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Poco M6 Pro's processor officially confirmed, colors revealed in leaked hands-on video
Poco will launch the Poco M6 Pro in India on August 5 with 5G connectivity. The brand already showed us the M6 Pro's rear cover, confirming the presence of dual rear cameras. Now two days ahead of the unveiling, Poco has announced the M6 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, making it the second smartphone in India after the recently introduced Redmi 12 5G to have this Snapdragon 4 Gen Series chip at the helm.The Poco M6 Pro also appeared in a hands-on video showing the smartphone in two colors, both models having reflective back panels. On the front is a centered...


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Xiaomi confirms the Redmi K60 Ultra is coming with a Dimensity 9200+
A couple of days ago we saw a Geekbench result from what should be the Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra – this revealed that the phone will be powered by the Dimensity 9200+. Now Xiaomi has given official confirmation of that, along with sharing an AnTuTu score from it and a few more details.The K60 Ultra – which is expected to go global under the name Xiaomi 13T Pro, by the way – will indeed use the 9200+ chip from MediaTek. And in internal testing it has achieved 1,774,714 points on AnTuTu.The Redmi K60 Ultra is powered by the Dimensity 9200+This will make it competitive with the...


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Xiaomi 13T Pro tipped to launch on September 1
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Redmi K60 Ultra in China later this month and as just like last year, rumors suggest the top dog Redmi K-series phone will make its way to international markets as a Xiaomi T-series phone - more specifically the Xiaomi 13T Pro. A new report from 4gnews suggests the Xiaomi 13T series will launch on September 1 in Europe with the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro.Redmi K60 Ultra/Xiaomi 13T leaked schematicBased on previous rumors, Xiaomi 13T/Redmi K60 Ultra will debut with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The device...


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Oppo moves away from green in latest logo redesign
Oppo silently decided to ditch its iconic green logo color and will start using black accents from now on. Online users in China noticed the changes in profile images on Weibo and eventually, the company decided to reply to one fan that green remains an important brand component, which will be used in “interactive visual designs to enrich every scene where the brand meets the users”.Oppo China homepage: Before & After The statement also read that in the future, the logo will gradually reduce the use of color and will appear in a monochrome form, meaning it is not removing just...


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Apple AirTag 2 likely to enter mass production in Q4 2024
Apple unveiled the AirTag in April 2021 for $29, which will get a successor in late 2024 or early 2025 if analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's prediction turns correct.Kuo predicts the AirTag 2 (tentative name) will likely enter mass production in Q4 2024 (Oct-Dec 2024) and believes the second-gen AirTag will have better integration with Apple's Vision Pro as a part of a spatial computing ecosystem.Details are scarce about the AirTag 2, but since the first-gen AirTag came with the U1 chip, we could see the AirTag 2 come with the U2 chip, among other upgrades over its predecessor. More...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE confirmed to land in India
Samsung's Galaxy S23 FE has been in the rumor mill for what feels like decades now. Last week a Samsung exec said it would arrive imminently, and today we have confirmation that it will be offered in India too. Not that there was any doubt at any time, mind you - but it's better to know for sure.Well, as sure as we can be without an official announcement from Samsung. The S23 FE has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and this certification is a necessary step if you want to sell such a product in the Indian market. Samsung wouldn't go through the trouble of submitting...


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iPhone 15 demand expected to be lower than for iPhone 14
The iPhone 15 family is expected to arrive this fall with a price hike and slimmer bezels. Interestingly, demand for the upcoming series is right now judged to be lower than it was for the iPhone 14 line when it came out last year.This is according to famously supply-chain connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest report, he outright states it: "demand for the iPhone 15 is lower than that of iPhone 14".This is, of course, just a projection at the moment. Things could change. According to Kuo, "unless the demand for the iPhone 15 is better than market expectations after launch,...


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Infinix GT 10 Pro in for review
This is the GT 10 Pro - it's Inifnix' first dedicated gaming smartphone, and it certainly looks the part.Ours is the Cyber Black and it's design is clearly Cyber Punk-inspired.It ships in a a generous package that includes a case, earbuds, a 45W charger, an angled USB cable, and a tempered glass protector.Unboxing the Infinix GT 10 ProAny gaming phone should be judged on its design as much as on its internals and as such, the Infinix GT 10 Pro stands out. It may be largely based on the Infinix Note 30 VIP but the GT 10 Pro has a far more inspired back panel.The panel...


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Poco M6 Pro emerges in official-looking renders
The Poco M6 Pro is launching this Saturday (August 5) in India and we now have some official-looking renders of the device in its green and black colors. As expected, Poco M6 Pro bears some resemblance to the just launched Redmi 12 5G and based on rumors the two devices will share similar hardware including the same 6.8-inch LCD (FHD+ and 120Hz) as well as the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset.Poco M6 Pro rendersBased on the new renders and an official teaser poster from earlier today, Poco M6 Pro will feature a decorative panel around the cameras on its back which will serve...


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OnePlus Nord 3 lands in the UK for £499
The OnePlus Nord 3 was announced last month as the brand’s latest upper midrange offering. The device never made it to the UK market thus far and OnePlus issued an official statement back in June saying that “logistical challenges around customs” would lead to delays on order fulfillment. The issue also affected all of the brand’s other phones which were listed as out of stock on OnePlus UK’s website.It seems the problem is partially resolved as the OnePlus Nord 3 is now officially listed on the brand’s UK page with a price tag of £499 for the 16/256GB trim. Open sales are scheduled...


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Infinix GT 10 Pro brings Dimensity 8050, 6.67" 120Hz display on a budget
Did you know that the gaming industry is the biggest entertainment sector? According to a SuperData Research report from 2020, the global gaming market ($159 billion) was valued at 8 times the music industry ($19.1 billion) and 4 times the movie industry ($41.7 billion). Even just the esports industry brought in $1.1 billion. We only mention this in case anyone was wondering what’s with all the gaming phones recently.Now say hello to the Infinix GT 10 Pro, the first dedicated gaming phone from the company. It has had powerful devices in the past, but there’s more to it than just a fast...


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The Samsung Galaxy A54 was finally dethroned, the Redmi Note 12 topping our trending chart in week 31. Behind it we see the newly announced Infinix GT 10 Pro, which clearly impressed you guys. The Galaxy A54 is still close behind in third, so we would advise against writing this one off. The Redmi 12 and Redmi 12 5G follow in the next two positions, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra rounding up the top six.Another new phone, the Poco M6 Pro, is in seventh it's debut on Saturday coming too late for it to climb further up the ranks.Redmi Note 12 Pro comes in eight, while the Note 30 Pro in...


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Oppo Reno10 in for review
Oppo introduced the Reno10 trio in May, followed by an international unveiling several weeks later. We recently finished our Oppo Reno10 Pro review, and now it is time for the vanilla Reno10 to get the same treatment.Luckily, we got the Ice Blue variant, which has a nice overlay glow in all the colors of the rainbow, depending on how the light hits the back panel. The retail box features a 67W SuperVOOC adapter and a proprietary charging cable.The Oppo Reno10 is supposed to be an affordable midranger, but we are getting some premium vibes from the handset. Its relatively light...


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Week 31 in review: Galaxy S24+ leaks, Infinix GT 10 Pro and Redmi 12 5G official
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is already in testing it, new evidence revealed. It passed through Geekbench sporting what's likely a prototype of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with a 3.3GHz prime core, and an Adreno 750 GPU. Meanwhile, the S24+ and S24 Ultra batteries have been detailed - a 4,755mAh for the Plus, and a 4,855mAh for the Ultra.While on the topic of the S24 series, per Ice Universe, the Galaxy S24 and S24+ will finally get LTPO displays!Xiaomi's expansive Redmi 12 series now has a new member - the Redmi 12 5G has a 6.8-inch LCD of 90Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery, and a...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, the US and India
Last week Samsung made a big splash with new foldables, new tablets and new watches. They are still on pre-order – shipping should start next week – and they still have quite an influence on the market. This week we will look at some more Galaxy Z deals, but it’s mostly business as usual. The UK Germany USA India UKAmazon UK leaned into combo deals – you can have a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 with a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro or a Galaxy Watch6. The offer comes with a free storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB – and don’t forget to click to collect that £100...


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Flashback: Sony's first Android tablets had crazy shapes and PlayStation games
A long time ago Sony joined forces with Ericsson to tackle the mobile market. They found great success with feature phones that focused on camera or music, the time with Symbian was interesting but less successful and eventually the pair settled on Android for their future devices.In addition to the devices it made with Ericsson, Sony released some devices under its own name in 2011 – a pair of tablets. This is shortly before Sony bought out Ericsson’s 50% share in the joint venture.The Sony Tablet S ran Android Honeycomb, the OS branch that was specifically designed for tablets...


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Weekly poll: how do you feel about Apple's impending transition from Lightning to USB-C?
Remember the 30-pin connector that originated on iPods and was later used on the early iPhones? It was a large, clunky but surprisingly functional thing. It was replaced in 2012 starting with the iPhone 5 – Apple’s new Lightning connector was sleek and reversible, a few years before the first Androids with USB-C appeared in 2015.And that made a lot of people angry. While the Lightning had advantages over the 30-pin connector, due to being on millions of iPods and then millions more iPhones, the old connector was featured in a multitude of devices that suddenly needed an adapter.There...


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Weekly poll results: Galaxy Z Flip5 has little competition, Z Fold5 is quite pricey
Samsung has big expectations from its new foldables, but they haven’t gotten any cheaper (the opposite, in fact) and the upgrades, while appreciated, are nothing groundbreaking – other brands had already figured out hinge designs that close shut and have large cover displays on their clamshell foldables.Last week’s poll shows that the price is a major issue for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. Even glowing reviews won’t sway most people, it’s just out of reach for them in terms of cost. And it doesn’t help that the Z Fold cameras have languished behind what the Galaxy S Ultra phones are...


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Asus ROG Ally review
IntroductionThe handheld console market has gone through a renaissance after the incredible success of the Nintendo Switch. While Sony and Microsoft haven't responded in kind, we have seen a surprising insurgence of competitors from the PC gaming segment.Perhaps one of the most unexpected parties to throw its hat into the ring was Valve with its Steam Deck. The combination of bespoke software tailored around the company's Steam store and reasonable quality hardware at an affordable price meant that the Steam Deck was an instant success for many.Not willing to continue watching...


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Google Pixel Watch 2's key specs leak, could launch in India
The Google Pixel Watch launched last October came with the Exynos 9110 SoC at the helm. However, a few months ago, we heard the Pixel Watch 2 would ditch Exynos for the Snapdragon W5 Series chip. It was unclear whether that would be the W5 or W5+ Gen 1 SoC. But if Android Authority is believed, the second-gen Pixel Watch will be powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 platform.The new chip should bring efficiency improvements to the Google Pixel Watch 2, which, paired with a tad larger battery (306 mAh vs. 294 mAh), should result in better battery life than the first-gen Pixel Watch.The...


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Apple Watch Series 9 to be 'basically unchanged' from the previous model
The Apple Watch Series 9, expected to go official next month, will be "basically unchanged" compared to its predecessor Watch Series 8, claimed Weibo user Instant Digital, corroborating previous reports of the Watch Series 9 being a minor upgrade over the Series 8.The Watch Series 9 will be the Watch Series 8 with a different chip at the helm, bringing performance and efficiency improvements to the smartwatch. A few months ago, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed the Watch Series 9 would be powered by a new chip based on Apple's A15 SoC first used in the iPhone 13 models.In addition...


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Xiaomi moves 300,000 Redmi 12 series smartphones in the first sale in India
Xiaomi held an event in New Delhi, India on August 1 for the global debut of the Redmi 12 5G, where it also announced the Redmi 12 4G for the Indian market. Both smartphones went on their first sale in India yesterday and helped the Chinese brand achieve a milestone of INR 3 billion ($36 million/€32 million) in sales.Xiaomi also said it sold 300,000 units of the Redmi 12 series smartphones in its first sale yesterday but didn't reveal how many were 4G and 5G models. The Redmi 12 4G starts at INR9,999 ($120/€110), while the Redmi 12 5G's base model costs INR11,999 ($145/€130).Thank you...


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Poco M6 Pro arrives with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 50MP camera, and 90Hz screen
As promised, Poco unveiled the Poco M6 Pro today, which is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and comes in two memory configurations - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB and runs Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box. Poco has promised two major Android version upgrades and three years of security updates without mentioning the latter's frequency.The Poco M6 Pro is built around a 6.79" 90Hz FullHD+ LCD with 550 nits peak brightness and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Gorilla Glass protects the display, but Poco doesn't specify which one...


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Nothing Phone (2) receives a new camera-focused update
The Nothing Phone (2) received its first update, which brought many camera-related improvements, in mid-July, before most people even had one in their hands. Now, here we are, only a few weeks later, and the company is already rolling out an additional update for its latest device.This one also comes with a lot of camera-focused enhancements, and it's labeled Nothing OS 2.0.2. Let's see what's inside.You get better photo clarity in 50 MP mode, better stability and contrast when recording videos, improved photo quality in low light, better contrast, improved bokeh, optimized...


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Newly leaked OnePlus Open renders show major design changes
The OnePlus Open will be that brand's first foldable smartphone, and we've seen it in some leaked CAD-based renders back in June. In the meantime, the company itself confirmed the name, but a lot of rumors stated it got delayed from its initially planned late August introduction, in order to change up the screen maker.Well, it now looks like the changes will be much more substantial than that. A new set of OnePlus Open renders has been leaked today, this one purportedly based on pre-production unit visuals. As you can see in the side-by-side comparison below, the aspect ratio of the phone...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 early thoughts
We've now had a week with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and some thoughts have formed. While we're doing our tests and completing the review, we had a few watercooler thoughts about the new foldable. So here's our early impressions.Samsung played it too safe with the Galaxy Z Fold5Once you get to a certain successful point, you can only do so much to improve without risking alienating your existing customers. Samsung made leaps in the four generations of Galaxy Fold leading up to the Z Fold5 - strengthening the build, adding water resistance, and perfecting the ultra-thin glass. It's now...


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Kuo: the vanilla iPhone 15s will get stacked image sensors first, the Pros will wait for next year
The vanilla iPhone models are still stuck on 12MP resolution, but this year things are finally about to change – the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are rumored to have 48MP main sensors. Interestingly, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that this new sensor will be better than the one found in the iPhone 15 Pro pair.If you recall, the current expectations for the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are that they will keep using the same sensor as last year (Sony IMX803). However, the vanilla iPhone 15 duo will be the first to get Sony’s new stacked image sensor design.“Stacked” refers to having the...


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HarmonyOS 4 announced with modernized look, new customization options and Live Windows
Huawei Developer Conference 2023 is underway and the big announcement from earlier today is HarmonyOS 4, which brings a major visual redesign complete with new personalization options for smartphones, tablets and smartwatches. The HarmonyOS ecosystem now powers over 700 million devices worldwide across varying sectors ranging from smartphones to TVs and cars.HarmonyOS 4Starting with the home screen, Huawei is bringing the ability to change system fonts, colors, clock and widgets styles with multiple combinations and customization options. Users can also set emoji wallpapers and...


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Unboxing the Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Notification LEDs have fallen by the wayside as Always On Displays took over their function. But now they are staging a comeback and they are bigger and more powerful than ever – in fact, they have become a core part of the design of phones like the Tecno Pova 5 Pro.Two units just arrived at the office, one is Dark Illusion, the other is Silver Fantasy, both follow the Turbo Light Mecha Design. Tecno has used geometric designs for a while now, including the previous Pova 4 series, but now there is a new twist – a transparent back panel.Let’s address the elephant in the room – the...


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Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ spotted on Samsung's official website
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S9 series alongside its two foldables last week, but we are expecting at least two more slates to debut soon under the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. New evidence of their imminent arrival was now delivered by the Korean company itself.Galaxy Tab S9 FE+Samsung listed the Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ tablets on its own website. The names of the two tablets were spotted on a product page for Samsung's voice assistant Bixby. All the devices supporting Bixby are listed at the bottom of the page, including the still unannounced Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9...


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It's a familiar occurrence. A new smartphone launches, some time passes, but not too much generally, and then it's put through the paces of the dreaded 'durability test'. So here we are again. This time the star is Samsung's latest large-size foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold5, announced late last month.It too now has to endure some scratching, some burning, and some bending. Will it make it through? Well, to find out, grab some popcorn and hit Play below.Or, alternatively, keep reading. It turns out that the outer screen is, unsurprisingly, covered with glass, so it...


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Valve now offers certified refurbished Steam Deck devices
Valve has started selling certified refurbished versions of the Steam Deck console. The obvious advantage is that they are cheaper than buying new but with the same quality level, minus a few scuffs.The Steam Deck units go through a stringent testing process, which is the same as that for new units. Each device gets a factory reset, software update, and an extensive examination with over 100 tests.Valve claims the refurbished units meet or even exceed the performance standards of new retail units. They may, however, have minor cosmetic blemishes from their former...


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Galaxy Z Flip5 trounces Razr 40 Ultra in fold test, surpasses Samsung's official claims
Several days later and after over 400,000 folds, the Great Folding Test Vol. II is finally over. YouTube channel Mrkeybrd showed a multi-day livestream during which the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 went head to head with the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (aka Razr+).The Galaxy Z Flip5 was the last phone standing, after an impressive 401,156 folds. There were some issues along the way, around half way through (223K folds) the hinge lost its ability to maintain half-closed angles. Still, the phone kept chugging along until the 400K mark.The final tally: Galaxy Z Flip5 dead after 401,156 folds, the...


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Apple's iPhone 15 event now tipped to happen on September 12
According to sources close to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and 9to5Mac, Apple is currently deciding between September 12 and 13 for its iPhone 15 event date. However, the 12th is the more possible scenario.One source of information are Apple's carrier partners. Internal emails are telling employees not to take time off on Wednesday, September 13, due to a "major smartphone announcement". Gurman, on the other hand, is more inclined towards September 12, but he points out that things can still change.Apple's event will be in its usual hybrid format, meaning it will have some pre-recorded...


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Lei Jun shares official Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 images
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 will be fully unveiled on August 14 (Monday), but founder and CEO Lei Jun offers an early peek at the refined design of the phone right now. The Jun describes it with three words: slim, elegant and premium.The photos were posted on Jun’s Twitter account as well as on Weibo. Here’s a look:Xiaomi Mix Fold 3Zooming in on the four Leica cameras reveals the focal lengths at the near and far ends – 15mm ultra wide and 115mm periscope. The old Mix Fold 2 also had a 15mm ultra wide, however, it was equipped with only an 8MP 45mm portrait camera (2x zoom),...


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Asus sheds some light on Zenfone 9 and 10's bootloader unlocking tool
A Zenfone 9 user contacted Asus' technical support regarding unlocking the bootloader on their smartphone, and in response, Asus said that bootloader unlocking would not be possible for Zenfone 9 and Zenfone 10. The bootloader unlocking tool is also unavailable, which suggests Asus would no longer allow bootloader unlocking on its smartphones. However, a response by the Taiwanese brand's PR representative to XDA-Developers' former Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman is reassuring, even if it's still vague.Rahman's Asus PR contact said that the company's customer support "misunderstood the...


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Here are the list of devices eligible for the HarmonyOS 4 beta
Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS 4 a few days ago with loads of new features – an overhauled notification center, Dynamic Island style UI, new cards, more customizations and so on. Below is a list of the devices that are now receiving a beta version of the new OS.Let us repeat that again, this is a beta, so if you want to try it out (and accept the risk of bugs), you can sign up for the beta channel via the My Huawei app. It’s not clear how long it will take for Huawei to release HarmonyOS 4 on the stable channel.Here’s the list, as promised:Phones: Huawei P60 Huawei P60 Pro ...


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Netflix releases Gaming Controller app on App Store
Netflix has a new Gaming Controller app on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS devices. The app will allow users to play supported gaming titles from Netflix on their TV by pairing their phone or tablet. The app is not yet functional as we await for Netflix to put the final touches. The controller layout features a directional stick on the left side and A-B-X-Y buttons on the right as well as Netflix and menu buttons in the middle. There’s no indication when the Android version of the Gaming Controller app is coming.Netflix Gaming Controller on iOSNetflix Games now supports over 50...


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First sighting of Samsung Galaxy S24+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 running Geekbench 6
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 launched with an unusual CPU configuration – 1 prime, 2+2 performance and 3 efficiency cores. A Geekbench 6.1.0 scorecard just surfaced and it shows that Qualcomm is dropping one efficiency core to add an extra performance core and that the performance cores will run at different speeds.It has 1x prime core at 3.30GHz, then three performance cores at 3.15GHz, joined by two more running at a lower 2.96GHz and, finally, two efficiency cores at 2.27GHz. Here’s a comparison table: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (speculative) Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ...


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vivo Pad Air design and specs revealed by company exec
The vivo Pad2 arrived in April and now a more affordable tablet is coming. Meet the vivo Pad Air, teased by the VP of Vivo China. The new tablet will be a light device with a big battery. According to the official, it will have a 3:2 ratio screen, which is “perfect for learning”.It will be available in three colors, and on the back, we can see one camera and an LED flash on an Oreo-shaped island.vivo Pad AirThe tablet will be built around a 11.5” LCD with 2.8K resolution, which is 2880 x 1800 pixels. It will support 144 Hz adaptive refresh rate.The chipset will be a...


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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 announcement scheduled for August 14
After months of rumors and a few teasers, Xiaomi is ready to announce its Mix Fold 3 on Monday, August 14. The device will be introduced by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun who will also hold his annual talk event which starts at 7PM Beijing time (11AM UTC). Xiaomi is aiming to deliver an “all-around flagship without shortcomings” as per Lei Jun and the marketing poster describes the device as “defining a new standard for foldable display”.Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 launch event posterIn a separate post on Weibo, Lei Jun detailed the Mix Fold 3’s development process which required Xiaomi engineers to...


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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro to feature an updated 6.74” OLED screen by BOE
OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have a 6.74” OLED screen, the company revealed on Weibo. The display specs are similar to the Ace 2, but the new device will have a Q9+ panel by BOE for an improved visual experience.The display of the Ace 2 Pro is going to match its non-Pro sibling's basic specs - 120 Hz refresh rate, 1240p resolution, 10-bit color support and HDR10+ certification.The Q9+ panels by BOE is a slight upgrade over the Q9 with better color reproduction, low light optimisations, better uniformity.The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is shaping up to be a properly interesting phone....


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to feature a 50MP 3x telephoto camera
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra came with a 10MP 3x telephoto camera, which was rumored to be replaced with a 5x unit on next year's Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, reliable tipster Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a 50MP 3x telephoto unit, which, if true, will be a significant upgrade over the 10MP 3x telephoto in terms of resolution.Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung is rumored to use the same 200MP sensor from the S23 Ultra on the S24 Ultra, while the 10x periscope unit is expected to come with minor improvements, but it's unclear if there will be any upgrades to...


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Oppo Find N3 Flip gets certified with 67W charging support
Earlier this month we saw the upcoming Oppo Find N3 getting certified with support for 100W fast wired charging, up from its predecessor's 67W. And today a new certification has unveiled a similar upward trajectory in terms of charging speed for the next flip-style foldable from the company as well.The Oppo Find N3 Flip was recently certified by 3C for sale in China with model number PHT110 (keep in mind this is the Chinese market specific model number, the international model - if there's going to be one - will have a different one). This certification revealed the fact that the Find N3...


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WhatsApp now supports screen sharing in video calls
WhatsApp's quest to add as many features as possible shows no signs of stopping. Case in point, a new one. Today Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Meta-owned messaging service now supports screen sharing in video calls.The feature is pretty self-explanatory. Using it, you can share documents, photos, or whatever else may be on your screen.This has been in development for a few months now, having gone out to beta testers back in May. You can access it by tapping on the Share icon. Then you choose whether you want to share a specific app only or your entire screen, no...


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Apple's M3 arrives in 2024 with more cores and considerably higher performance
According to test logs from a third-party Mac app developer, Apple's upcoming M3 Max chip will have four more CPU cores and two more GPU cores compared to its M2 Max predecessor. That makes 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores. The base M3 model is said to have 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores, while the Pro will have 12 and 18, respectively. No changes there.The M3 Max SoC will have 48GB of shared memory and will be considerably faster in most applications compared to the M2 Max. It will once again employ a hybrid setup with 12 high-performance cores and 4 efficiency cores.The three chips...


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Instagram gets new optimized UI on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series
Meta is rolling out a new foldable-optimized Instagram app update for the Galaxy Z Fold devices which fixes the weird aspect ratio and layout seen in previous releases. The updated UI positions the navigation rail with the home, search, new post, Reels, Profile, likes and messages buttons on the left-hand side while your feed is offset to the right. The big deal is that content is now properly scaled for larger form-factor displays with Reels appearing with black bars on the side while Stories, images and the rest of the UI are now much easier to navigate.Instagram's updated UI on...


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The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will fully charge its 5,000mAh battery in just 17 minutes at 150W
OnePlus will unveil the Ace 2 Pro in China on August 16 and has already started building up hype for the phone by bragging about its super fast 150W SuperVOOC S charging. It’s 99% efficient and can fully charge the 5,000mAh battery in just 17 minutes, according to the company.SuperVOOC S was developed in-house and was designed to be gentle with the battery. The phone advertises 4 years of battery life (presumably, this means that the battery will have at least 80% of its original capacity after 4 years of usage).The phone will be paired with a 150W GaN charger and a USB C-to-C cable....


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Samsung Galaxy A05 does Geekbench 6 with a Helio G85 chipset
Evidence of the Samsung Galaxy A05 has started to appear with several model numbers surfacing – SM-A055F and SM-A055M, plus dual SIM versions of the same. Now the F variant has done several runs of Geekbench 6.Based on the scorecard, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset (MT6769V/CZ). This is a decent upgrade over the Galaxy A04, which used the Helio P35.Both are 12nm chips, but the G85 has two Cortex-A75 cores (2.0GHz) and six A55 cores (1.8GHz), compared to eight Cortex-A53 cores on the P35. That doubles the single-threaded performance and boosts multi-threaded...


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Ad-supported apps and games are a great way to get a free yet still subsidized experience. However, not all ads are created equal and full-screen ones are definitely among the more annoying ones. Google has also zoned in on the particular issue, and Android 14 comes with a per-app management interface for full-screen intents.In Android 14, you can manually revoke the USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT permission from apps so they can't send you full-screen notifications. Later this year, Google Play will auto revoke this permission from newly installed apps that don't provide calling or alarm...


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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 review
IntroductionAt first glance, Samsung was very docile with the upgrades to its Galaxy Watch6 series. But you could argue that there was very little wrong with the Galaxy Watch5 series and that all the upgrades we got were useful or thoughtful.The new watches use the new Exynos W930 chipset, which is nearly identical to last year's W920. Both are made on a 5nm process and have dual-core Cortex-A55 processors, but the new chip has a higher 1.4GHz clock speed, which Samsung says makes for an 18% increase in speed. The Watch6 series also bumps the RAM up to 2GB.On the software...


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Google might implement hardware requirements for future foldables
A shiny new foldable smartphone is great, but despite the massive improvements that have been entering the foldable niche lately, there is still a certain level of uncertainty regarding device longevity and rigidity associated with foldables. All you generally have to go by are manufacturer informal assurances and third-party fold tests, like this recent one which revealed that the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra only managed 126,266 folds despite being manufacturer rated for 400,000 cycles. You get the point.As per some insider info courtesy of Mishaal Rahman, Google might be looking to...


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Motorola Edge 40 Neo specs and price leak online
Motorola currently has two devices within its Edge 40 family - the vanilla Edge 40 and the Edge 40 Pro. Now, it seems like a third member will be joining their ranks, arguably slotting right underneath the vanilla model in terms of hardware specs.Motorola Edge 40 Neo specifications.???? 6.55" FHD+ pOLED display144Hz refresh rate???? MediaTek Dimensity 1050???? Android 13???? 50MP+13MP rear???? 32MP front camera ???? 5000mAh battery ????️ IP6812GB+256GBPrice €399 (approx ₹36,350)#Moto #Motorola pic.twitter.com/d2OW8mVC0A— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 10, 2023 As per an online leak, the phone will...


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Google Pixel 8 Pro's leaked promo video shows Audio Magic Eraser in action
The Magic Eraser feature introduced by Google with the Pixel 6 lets you remove subjects from the background in your photos, and a video that has surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) shows Google has developed a version of Magic Eraser for audio, aptly called Audio Magic Eraser.The short clip suggests Audio Magic Eraser will debut with the Pixel 8 series, and like the Magic Eraser, it will be accessible through the Google Photos app, allowing you to remove the background noise from the video.The editor will have a slider to let you choose how much background sound you want to filter...


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Infinix ZeroBook 13 (13900H) review
The Infinix ZeroBook 13 is the successor to the previous generation ZeroBook 12 model. If you’re wondering if the numbering stands for the generation of the notebook or the display size then it’s neither. Instead, the number refers to the generation of the Intel CPU inside, with the new ZeroBook 13 being equipped with Intel’s latest 13th gen models.The model we have here is the flagship in the series and also the most interesting one by far. Featuring a Core i9-13900H, 32GB memory, and 1TB SSD, the ZeroBook 13 is kitted out like a high-end notebook but comes in at an astonishing...


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More Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 specs leak prior to the announcement
Xiaomi is cooking up one heck of a launch event for August 14. If rumors are to be believed, the Chinese giant will be unveiling the new Mix Fold 3, the Redmi K60 Ultra, a Pro variant of the Band 8 wearable and a massive 14-inch, 2-in-1 Pad 6 Max 14 Android tablet.Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 postersXiaomi has now shared a few more promo images for the tablet, revealing more of the device's specs. As was previously known and the name suggests, the Pad 6 Max 14 will have a massive 14-inch, 144Hz LCD - 62% bigger than the 11-inch panels on the Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro. The Pad 6 Max will be...


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iQOO Z7 Pro's key specs confirmed, will be powered by Dimensity 7200 SoC
iQOO will launch the iQOO Z7 Pro on August 31 in India, and the company has already confirmed it will pack a curved screen with a centered punch hole for the selfie camera. Now, iQOO has revealed key specs of the Z7 Pro through a press note, giving us an idea of what to expect from the smartphone.For starters, the iQOO Z7 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC, which, iQOO says, helped the smartphone score more than 700,000 points in AnTuTu benchmark tests. However, the company didn't reveal the Z7 Pro's RAM and storage options.Prepare to be swept away by the mesmerizing curves...


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Samsung starts early deliveries of pre-booked Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 in India
Samsung received a record amount of pre-bookings in India for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable smartphones that it announced back on July 26. Over 100,000 pre-bookings in the first 28 hours, to be exact.Now, to show some love to these people, the company has decided to start early deliveries of the pre-booked units. From today, the people who pre-booked are going to start receiving theirs. Full official in-store availability will only arrive on August 18, so this means that those who were the earliest adopters, so to speak, will actually get to play with their new phones...


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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 passes through Geekbench with overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Xiaomi is officially unveiling the Mix Fold 3 on Monday, August 14, at a special event in China. Ahead of that, a prototype of the device has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, where it arrived with an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2's CPU. The Prime core goes up to 3.36 GHz, which is exactly as high as it's taken in the "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy" that was so far exclusive to Samsung. Well, not anymore, it seems.The prototype Mix Fold 3 managed a 2,071 single-core score and a 5,419 multi-core score as you can see. The device in question unsurprisingly ran...


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Samsung US starts selling the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, here are the SIM-free and carrier deals
Pre-orders are done, Samsung’s latest foldables, smartwatches and tablets are now on sale. Here are some of the deals that you can get from Samsung US, plus the offers from carriers.Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, you can get up to $600 off (the base price is $1,000) with a trade-in. There is a $200 guaranteed minimum for trades, so even an old smartphone with a cracked screen is worth that much. Note that students get a 10% discount.There are some bundles that you can get too, you can pick up a Galaxy Tab S9 with a 30% discount of a Galaxy Watch6 with a 25% discount....


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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 now on sale in first wave markets
Samsung is now selling its brand new foldables, Galaxy Tab S9 series tablets and Galaxy Watch6 series smartwatches on open sale in over 50 markets including South Korea, the US, China, Germany, France, Singapore and the UK. The global rollout is expected to be completed later this month. All new Samsung devices are confirmed to go on open sale in India on August 18.The Galaxy Z Flip5 starts at $1,000/€1,200/£1,050 and you can check out the Galaxy Z Flip5 deals over on the Samsung US store.The Galaxy Z Fold5 pricing goes from $1,800/€1,900/£1,750. You can find more on Galaxy Z Fold5...


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Android will soon make it easier to sync all your devices
According to an Android expert, Google is readying a new feature related to connectivity across Android devices connected to a single account. Something like Apple's existing Continuity feature, which allows users to take calls from their iPhone on their Macs and iPads as long as they are on the same network.Having all your Android devices connected on one Google account will allow features like Call Switching and Internet Sharing. The first one is pretty self-explanatory while the latter is an easy way to share your main device's network connection with your other Android devices. Just...


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Several 5G Huawei phones gain Bluetooth certification
5 new Huawei phones were certified by the Bluetooth SIG and based on their identifiers these will offer 5G connectivity. The five new devices are the ADA-AN00, PSD-AN00, ADA-TN00, BLK-AN00, and BLK-TN00 with the AN and TN suffixes indicating 5G connectivity. For reference 4G Huawei phones like the Mate 50 (CET-AL00), Mate X3 (ALT-AL00) and P60 Pro (MNA-AL00) all carry the AL suffix. Not much else is known about the newly certified devices other than that they support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Model numbers for newly certified Huawei devices In addition to the unnamed Huawei...


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Redmi Pad SE's specs, price, and renders surface
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Pad as the first tablet in the Redmi lineup last October, which will be joined by an SE model soon. Xiaomi hasn't divulged anything about the Redmi Pad SE yet, but the latest leak leaves little to the imagination since it reveals the tablet's specs, price, and design.The leaked images show the Redmi Pad SE in three colors - gray, green, and purple. The tablet's built around an 11" FullHD+ LCD with 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness, and 207 ppi pixel density. It sports two cameras - a 5MP f/2.2 unit on the front and an 8MP f/2.0 unit on the rear. The...


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SK hynix is now shipping its 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM, will debut on OnePlus Ace 2 Pro
SK hynix - one of the leading memory chipmakers announced it is now shipping its first supplies of Low Power Double Data Rate 5X (LPDDR5X) mobile DRAM to its customers. The new 24GB LPDDR5X memory will debut on the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro which is confirmed to launch in China on August 16.Sk hynix 24GB LPDDR5X chipSK hynix began mass producing its 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM back in November 2022 using the HKMG process which enables the memory chip to deliver best-in-class power efficiency and performance. The new 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM operates at ultra-low voltages of 1.01 to 1.12V and is capable of...


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Samsung officially launches One UI 6 Beta program
Samsung announced the start of the One UI 6 Beta program for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones. The Android 14-based firmware update is now live in the US, Germany, and South Korea and users in those areas can enroll for the beta via the Samsung Members app. New Quick Settings UI in One UI 6The company shared screenshots of the new Quick Settings UI design and a new camera widget that will allow you to choose where photos are stored before capturing them. The press release also mentions the ability to assign specific wallpapers for different Modes and...


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Xiaomi is bringing Redmi K60 Ultra at the August 14 event
Xiaomi is having a big event on August 14, where we’ll see the new foldable Mix Fold 3, a massive 2-in-1 Android tablet Pad 6 Max 14, and a Pro variant of the Band 8 wearable. And wait, that’s not all.The Redmi brand is also joining the party, with the premium Redmi K60 Ultra officially scheduled to make an appearance on stage. The Weibo page of the Xiaomi subsidiary already confirmed rumors of the Dimensity 9200+ chipset but also revealed the design of the new device.Redmi K60 UltraThe display of the Redmi K60 Ultra will support a 144 Hz refresh rate and will have a 1.5K...


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Google releases surprise Android 14 Beta 5, pretends it was scheduled all along
Last month Google announced the rollout of Android 14 Beta 4 and implied that we should expect the final, stable release to come next. It even published this image of the release timeframe yet again:This exact image has been basically published by Google every single month with every single new beta release without alteration. Until today, that is, when we got a surprise Beta 5 for Android 14 instead of the final version.To add insult to injury, Google is pretending it didn't imply what it did last month. Not just that, but it's edited the timeline image too, which now looks like...


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Bose QuietComfort Ultra and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leak
Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones and WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds are about to get some renewed competition from Bose, one of the biggest and oldest names in the noise canceling business. Today, the upcoming Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leaked, complete with images and details. Let's dive right in.Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones leaked rendersBoth products will be available in black and white. The QuietComfort Ultra headphones will have physical buttons for music playback and volume adjustment, foregoing Sony's touch gesture...


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The Infinix GT 10 Pro was unveiled earlier this month and is now starting to become available to buy. We've already reviewed it in-depth, so if you're interested in the affordable device make sure you don't miss our comprehensive take on it.While that will go into a lot of detail regarding the phone, what it won't do is show you the Infinix GT 10 Pro from the inside. Or its actual insides. For that, we turn to YouTube channel PBKreviews, which is back again with another teardown / disassembly video, and you guessed it, in this case the star is none other than the GT 10 Pro. So if you've...


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Samsung announces roll out for One UI 5.1.1 and One UI 5 Watch to older devices
Following the One UI 5.1.1 beta release from last month, Samsung has now announced the official rollout of One UI 5.1.1 to previous generation Galaxy foldables, tablets and smartwatches. The update is set to arrive on the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 this month, while the Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Fold2 and Z Flip are expected to receive the latest One UI build at a later date.The older foldables are set to gain several features from the newly launched Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 including the customizable toolbar for the Flex Mode panel.Flex Mode Panel and Multi-WindowThe Multi Window mode...


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YouTube Music's new TikTok-like Samples tab wants to help you discover more songs
Music streaming services are everywhere these days, and did you know that Google has one too? It's called YouTube Music and starting today it wants to help you discover new music in a very addictive fashion. So it's adding a new tab called Samples, which is basically a TikTok-like vertically scrolling stream of, well, music samples.It's aiming to take personalized music discovery to the next level, helping you find new songs you'll like, since discovering new music is still a challenge even though you theoretically always have tens of millions of tunes at your fingertips with services...


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vivo V29 comes with three-year software support, OriginOS remains China-exclusive
vivo made the V29 official at the start of the month with the phone making its debut in Europe later this month. However, some details were left out and a subsequent announcement followed with some additional info.In between the two announcements we had a chance to speak with the, Daniel Goetz, a product manager at the company, who confirmed to us that the vivo V29 will get three years of software support. That's three years of security patches and two major Android updates coming to the device.We also asked about OriginOS expansion as the company uses Funtouch OS in international...


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Honor confirms return to Indian smartphone market
Last week, Honor teased a return to the Indian smartphone market with former Realme CEO Madhav Sheth also confirming his presence on board. Now, Honor Tech India has confirmed it is re-entering the Indian smartphone market and will soon announce its first device in the country in over three years.Honor Tech India teasers Honor withdrew its operation in India back in 2020 just after the brand gained independence from Huawei. PSAV Global has since acted as the official distributor of Honor products in India, releasing wearables, tablets and laptops for the past three years....


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Bose QuietComfort headphones leak in promo video
The recently leaked Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds will be joined by a third pair of over-ear headphones dubbed Bose QuietComfort. These headphones are rumored to retail for €399.95 and will arrive in Black, Cloud White, and Cypress Green colors later this year. We now have an official-looking teaser video for the upcoming QC headphones that covers their design and key features.The upcoming Bose QC headphones bring a similar design to the QuietComfort 45 and QuietComfort SE which launched last year. The video goes over the headphone’s noise cancelation capabilities and...


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Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE unveiled with attractive price, 8,000 mAh battery
Say hello to the Redmi Pad SE – the latest tablet in the portfolio of Xiaomi's affordable sub-brand. The device arrives on the international scene with a big screen for “exceptional visual enjoyment” and a price tag of just €199.Redmi equipped this tablet with a Snapdragon 680 chipset. It is built on the 6nm process and has 128 GB storage alongside; there is a micro SD port for up to 1 TB more. We get to select one of three RAM options – 4 GB, 6 GB, or 8 GB.The screen is an 11” LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels with up to 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi promises 400 nits...


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Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra announced: Dimensity 9200+ SoC, 54MP camera, and 144Hz screen
Xiaomi announced the Redmi K60 series last December, consisting of three smartphones - Redmi K60, Redmi K60E, and Redmi K60 Pro. These are today joined by a fourth member of the lineup, dubbed Redmi K60 Ultra.The Redmi K60 Ultra is powered by the Dimensity 9200+ SoC, boots MIUI 14, and comes with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The K60 Ultra packs a 12-bit 6.67" 1.5K (2,712x1,220 pixels) screen with 2,600 nits peak brightness and 2,880Hz PWM dimming.The display has a 144Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate, and Xiaomi says the Redmi K60 Ultra comes...


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vivo will introduce iQOO Z8 series in September
The iQOO Z7 series arrived in March, and six months later, the vivo brand will bring the iQOO Z8 successors. According to a tipster on Weibo, the new lineup will be introduced in September, and for the first time will have a 512 GB storage option.The iQOO Z8x already appeared on 3C, but the listing claimed 44W charging support, raising the question if it is indeed from the upcoming series. In comparison, the iQOO Z7x supported 80W charging, which was lower than the 120W standard on the vanilla Z7.iQOO Z7 in Space Black, Atomic Blue and Infinite OrangeWe expect the iQOO Z8...


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Oppo Find N3 Flip emerges in new renders
The Find N2 Flip was Oppo’s first take at a clamshell foldable phone and it came as a worthy adversary to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 but it’s now time we turn our attention to the next iteration in the Find N Flip series. Updated renders of the Find N3 Flip emerged from leakster Digital Chat Station and Pricebaba revealing an updated look from the previously shared renders from earlier this year.Oppo Find N3 Flip new renderThe big change from the new renders is the camera island which is now shown as a ring housing the three sensors and Hasselblad branding. The tall cover screen...


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Oppo Watch 4 Pro to arrive later this month alongside new Find N3 foldables
Oppo will introduce a new smartwatch, revealed leakster Digital Chat Station on their Weibo page. The Watch4 Pro will come with a dual-platform design – a Snapdragon W5 for high-performance tasks, including calls, and a BES2700 chip for low-power mode.The battery will be slightly bigger and the wearable will have an improved design compared to its predecessor. The device is expected to arrive later this month at an event that will also be the stage for the debut of the Find N3 and/or Find N3 Flip foldables.Oppo Watch 3 ProOppo is going to build the Watch4 Pro around a 316...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to come with an upgraded screen, 50MP telephoto camera's details surface
Last week, reliable tipster Ice Universe said that next year's Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a 50MP 3x telephoto camera, which they now claim will use a 1/2.52" sensor.With this sensor, Samsung should get a nice 5x zoom image quality, and that's the reason why there were rumors of the 3x telephoto unit from the Galaxy S23 Ultra getting replaced with a 5x telephoto camera on the S24 Ultra.That's why it was initially rumored that S24 Ultra adopted a 5x sensor. Samsung will emphasize the 5x image quality of the sensor at thanks to the 3x 50MP zoom.— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce)...


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Watch the Honor Magic V2 get assembled on video
We assume that, over the years, you've seen your fair share of teardown / disassembly videos, where one YouTuber or another takes apart a smartphone or another. Maybe they even reassemble it at the end. That's cool enough.But you know what would be cooler? Starting from a bunch of parts, and assembling the smartphone on camera. And that's exactly what Zack of JerryRigEverything fame has done today, with Honor's help. At the start, there are only parts. At the end, there's a fully functioning Honor Magic V2, the brand's latest foldable smartphone, introduced last month.The Magic V2...


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Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 video review is up
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold5 to much fanfare late last month, and last week we published our full in-depth review of it. Today, it's time to condense all of the information available in the written review into a twelve-minute video. That's right, our video review of Samsung's latest and greatest 'big' / horizontal-style foldable is finally fully baked and out of the oven.So grab yourself some popcorn (or another snack of your choosing), perhaps a nice beverage too, and hit Play below to see the Fold5 in all its glory, from all possible angles.You won't just see it - you'll...


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Analyst: the Apple Watch X will be the biggest upgrade yet with new body, straps and sensors
Apple is preparing to launch Series 9 of its smartwatches, but leaks and analyst predictions so far point to the new watches being ‘basically unchanged’ from the 2022 models. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Series 9 will be “arguably the most minor upgrade in the product’s history”.The new Apple Watches will bring a faster chipset and new colors, but that’s more or less it. If you bought a 2022 watch, you will have very little reason to upgrade. And it’s the same story every year, so now Apple is reportedly having a serious internal discussion about stretching out the Watch generations...


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Teardown video shows the Galaxy Z Flip5 is much easier to repair than predecessor
Last year the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 received a below average 4/10 repairability score in PBKReviews’ disassembly video. How does the new Galaxy Z Flip5 fare? Much better actually, it got a 7.5/10.A major reason for this improvement is that Samsung used pull tabs for the two batteries whereas they were just glued in place last year. The small battery in the top half has 1,000mAh capacity, the one in the bottom half has 2,700mAh.The two batteries inside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: 1,000mAh on top • 2,700mAh on bottomVarious other parts have been made easier to swap out as...


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Xiaomi Pad 6 Max debuts with 14" display and SD 8+ Gen 1, Smart Band 8 Pro also unveiled
After the long introduction of the Xiaomi’s latest foldable, CEO Lei Jun moved on to the company’s largest tablet yet, the Pad 6 Max, and the latest and greatest Xiaomi smart band.Xiaomi Pad 6 MaxThe Xiaomi Pad 6 Max is one of the largest modern tablets on the market right now. It towers over the 11” Pad 6 Pro, but it also shares many features with it too.The new Xiaomi Pad 6 Max is Xiaomi’s largest tablet yetThe Max has a 14” display, giving you 62% more surface area to work with than the 11” Pro. This is a high-quality 10-bit display with 2,880 x 1,800px resolution, HDR10...


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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 debuts with refined hinge, periscope lens and SD 8 Gen 2 chip
Last year, Xiaomi launched the world’s thinnest foldable phone with the Mix Fold 2 and a year later Xiaomi is bringing the Mix Fold 3 as a worthy sequel with upgrades across the board.Starting with the profile, Mix Fold 3 is even slimmer than its predecessor measuring just 5.26mm in its unfolded state and 10.89mm when folded. Xiaomi engineers designed a new vertically stacked motherboard which helped bring the phone's size down.Xiaomi also developed an all-new proprietary hinge that consists of 198 components and takes up 17% less internal space. The new hinge comes with a...


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The Realme GT5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
President of Realme China Xu Qi Chase posted on Weibo that there are now over 30 smartphone models with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but he doesn’t believe that any of them have “really touched the performance limit”.This comes up in relation to the Realme GT5, which has long been surrounded by rumors that it will use the 8 Gen 2 chip. Those rumors have effectively been confirmed. Leakster Digital Chat Station is less vague, he writes that the phone will pair the 8 Gen 2 with a whopping 24GB of RAM.Only one phone currently has that much (Red Magic 8S Pro+) but more are on the way. This...


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Motorola's Moto G53 launched back in December, and the company is already hard at work preparing its successor, which will unsurprisingly be called G54. We've seen it in some not very amazing leaked renders around the beginning of this month, but today we're in for a treat. The legendary leakster Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has gotten his hands on some very much official-looking press renders of the upcoming mid-range device. Here they are for your enjoyment. Moto G54 leaked renders We see three of the rumored four colorways that are set to launch: Outer Space (dark gray),...


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Android 14 Beta 5.1 lands with last-minute bug fixes
Earlier this month, Google pulled a fast one on us pretending it had scheduled a fifth Android 14 beta release all along, when last month it had heavily implied the fourth beta would be the last before the stable release. So we got Android 14 Beta 5. Today, it's Android 14 Beta 5.1 releasing, and as the mild increment implies, this one is all about fixing bugs. Hopefully the last bugs. Hopefully the final release isn't far behind. We're hoping, but we wouldn't bet on anything right now, given how bumpy the Android 14 beta ride has been so far. Four fixes are listed in the official...


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Samsung reportedly working on 1-inch 50MP, 200, 320 and 440MP sensors
According to tech leakster Revegnus on X, Samsung is working on four new high-end sensors - 50MP GN6, 200MP HP7, an unknown 320MP sensor and а 440MP HU1 one as well. However, the report claims that hardly any of these sensors will end up in a Galaxy S smartphone and are designated for other manufacturers and perhaps other industries as well. Starting with the 50MP GN6 sensor, which is arguably the most interesting of the bunch as it's going to be a 1-inch snapper with 1.6µm pixels and will likely compete with Sony's popular 1-inch IMX989 solution. Samsung's 50MP sensor is rumored to be too...


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Google Pixel Watch 2 appears on Google Play Console
The Pixel Watch 2 from Google is expected to arrive later this fall and we’ve already seen a few leaks and rumors but we now have a more detailed leak thanks to a new listing on the Google Play Console. Pixel Watch 2 is seen bearing the eos codename and a nearly identical design to its predecessor with a round screen of 384 x 384 px resolution and a crown element dial on the side. The screen is expected to remain at 1.2 inches in diagonal and will likely be of the OLED variety. Google Pixel Watch 2 listing on GPC As expected Google is ditching Exynos in favor of Qualcomm and its...


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Samsung Galaxy A05s stops by FCC, design schematic and charging specs revealed
With the Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04s released in October and September last year, it's almost time for the Galaxy A05 and A05s to come around. That's why the duo has been visiting various certification agencies across the globe and the A05s was recently certified by FCC. Screenshots from the FCC listing The listing doesn't reveal much, but it does show the Galaxy A05s back and its charging capabilities. It looks like the A05s will arrive with a 4,000 mAh battery and support for 25W charging. This is an interesting development given because the Galaxy A04s has a bigger 5,000 mAh...


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Xiaomi 13T Pro leaked renders reveal familiar design
Xiaomi is expected to launch the 13T series soon, and the 13T Pro version appeared in leaked renders. The phone looks a lot like the Redmi K60 Ultra, but the leak suggests the cameras will be more powerful. The smartphone will arrive in Black and Blue with a square camera island, with the first color being under a glass panel while the second being part of a vegan leather design. Xiaomi 13T Pro The screen is expected to be the same 6.67” OLED with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1220p resolution. The chipset is likely a Dimensity 9200+, as seen on Geekbench...


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Samsung's Freestyle Gen 2 projector goes official with built-in cloud game streaming
Samsung announced its Freestyle Gen 2 projector with Gaming Hub capabilities which comes as a successor to last year’s first-gen Freestyle projector. The premise is simple – as long as you have a stable internet connection and a space to project, you can stream content or play thousands of gaming titles wherever you see fit. Samsung’s Gaming Hub supports Xbox Game Pass, Nvidia GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna, Utomik, Antstream Arcade and Blacknut game streaming platforms. Samsung The Freestyle 2 with Gaming Hub The Freestyle 2 projector is compatible with a wide array of Bluetooth...


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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro get Android 14-based MIUI 14 stable beta
Xiaomi first released its Android 14-based MIUI 14 beta back in May and today, the company is seeding a stable version of the software, but still beta, of course. After all, Google hasn't released an official and stable version of Android 14 to the masses. Google achieved platform stability with its Android 14 Beta 5 update about a week ago and it seems like Xiaomi is done with most of the beta testing too. Notably, the most recent MIUI 14 stable beta update is based on that Android 14 Beta 5 we are talking about. Even though Xiaomi 12T was part of the first Android 14 Beta release,...


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IDC: India's PC market continues to slide, shrinks by 15 year-over-year
According to the latest PC market analysis from IDC, the PC market has declined in the second quarter this year by 15.3% year-over-year. The silver lining is that it actually grew compared to Q1 2023 by 5.9%. All PC market categories saw a decline, though, with the notebook segment declining by 18.5% YoY, while the desktop segment had a smoother sailing with a 7% YoY decline. Looking at the PC market as commercial and consumer, things aren't that great either. The consumer segment fell by 17% while the commercial slid by 13.8% YoY. There's a good trend in the educational and...


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Realme Buds Air 5 series will go global on August 23
The Realme 11 series arrived back in May, and they shared the stage with the Buds Air 5 Pro earphones. Today, we learned the audio wearables will reach their first international market on August 23 - it will be launched in India, alongside the Realme 11 5G and Realme 11x 5G. In just two days, Realme first revealed the Buds Air 5 Pro would arrive in India, and today we saw another case with a different size, LED placement, and fancy blue color - surely this is the vanilla Buds Air 5, a likely successor of the Buds Air 3. The Buds Air 5 Pro has 11 mm woofers and 6 mm planar drivers,...


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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 in for review
The Chinese foldable market is booming with competition which in turn offers users a wider array of choice and the latest folding phone to launch is Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3. We received a review unit and it's time to take a quick look at the latest addition to the Mix Fold lineup before we bring you our detailed review. Mix Fold 3 is a premium device through and through with a solid aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover screen, quad cameras with Leica optics and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Mix Fold 3 is still one of the slimmest and lightest vertical folding devices out there...


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vivo V29e set to debut on August 28
We finally have an official launch date for the vivo V29e – the upcoming midranger is set to debut on August 28 in India at 12PM local time. The teasers on the phone’s launch page also confirmed a few key specs including a cured display, a 50MP front-facing camera with autofocus and a 64MP main cam with OIS on the back. vivo V29e launch poster The V29e will arrive with an “Artistic Design” boasting a catchy dual-tone back with large camera rings and a color-matched frame. The device is confirmed to measure just 7.6 mm thick while weighing 180 grams. Based on speculation the phone...


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vivo Y77t arrives with Dimensity 7020 and 256 GB base storage
The vivo Y77t was launched today in China, and the company has already listed the device for sale. It comes with Dimensity 7020 chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a big battery, and if those specs look familiar, this is because this is exactly the same device as the vivo Y78 with only one difference - the base storage is 256 GB. The screen of the Y77t is a 6.64” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. There is a punch hole in the center for the 8 MP camera, while the dual shooters on the back are 50 MP main + 2 MP. The battery is 5,000 mAh with 44W fast...


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vivo X100 Pro+ leaked specs suggest variable aperture and 200 MP telephoto lens
The vivo X100 Pro+ will have three impressive cameras, a leakster on Weibo suggested earlier today. The upcoming flagship, expected in the upcoming months, is said to have a 50 MP main camera with the Sony IMX989 sensor that is 1”-type - the same, used in the X90 Pro+. However, here we’ll likely see a variable aperture, likely what Huawei did with the P60 Pro and its f/1.4-f/4.0 main cam. Another improvement would be a so-called 200 MP telephoto lens, which will be a massive increase for such a camera in the smartphone world. Although this sounds impressive on paper, we believe it will be...


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T-Mobile introduces Revvl 6x 5G, Revvl 6x Pro 5G, and Revvl Tab 5G
T-Mobile has added a trio of new devices to its Revvl own-brand stable of affordable products, including the first ever Revvl tablet, creatively named Revvl Tab 5G. This has an unknown MediaTek chipset at the helm with an octa-core CPU with 2 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The Revvl Tab 5G boasts 5G connectivity as the name implies, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, a 10.36-inch 1200x2000 LCD touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera with a 2 MP depth sensor next to it, an 8 MP front-facing camera, and a 7,040 mAh battery that charges from zero to full in exactly...


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WhatsApp finally lets you send higher resolution photos
One of the main downsides of sending photos through WhatsApp is the processing that goes on, lowering their size, resolution, and quality significantly (and very visibly). This, however, is finally going to be a thing of the past. At least the low-resolution aspect, that is. Way overdue, but finally, here are "HD photos". In WhatsApp speak, "HD" in this case means the full resolution of the image. You also have the default "Standard" quality option for less storage and quicker transfer, which will halve the resolution. Pixel amount is one thing, compression is another - and WhatsApp...


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Google may soon roll out its Watch Unlock feature for easier phone unlocks
During this year's CES, Google showcased its Watch Unlock feature, which is essentially just another way to unlock your phone apart from the fingerprint scanner or the face unlock. The feature relies on an existing Active Unlock API baked into Android 13. And according ti AssembleDebug, the feature might be close to launch. After meddling with some low-level system flags, AssembleDebug was able to pull out a tutorial video in the settings menu of the Pixel watch to see how the Watch Unlock feature works. From what we could gather after no fingerprint or face has been introduced to the...


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Samsung launches eco-friendly accessories for Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5
Samsung announced today a new set of eco-friendly accessories for its Galaxy devices. The Samsung Eco-Friends collection brings 55 different cases and straps for Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Watch6 duo, and the audio wearable Galaxy Buds2 Pro. The design of the accessories was developed in partnership with Toiletpaper, Keith Haring, The Smiley Company, Pokemon, Minions, BTS and some more K-Pop-related art styles. Every single product is made from recycled plastics, containing more than 40% PCM (Post Consumer Material) and vegan leather that is made...


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Oppo Watch 4 Pro specs emerge in new teasers
Oppo is gearing up to launch its latest smartwatch later this month and we now have some official specs for the Watch 4 Pro thanks to the brand’s Weibo page. Oppo Watch 4 Pro will arrive with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 wearable platform alongside a secondary BES 2700 co-processor. This is the same chipset that was used on last year’s Oppo Watch 3 series Oppo Watch 4 Pro key specs (machine translated from Chinese) The rest of the teasers confirm Watch 4 Pro will bring an LTPO AMOLED display and 2GB RAM with improved 4.2GB/s speeds. We also get confirmation for extended app support...


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Infinix's GT 10 Pro launched not long ago as the affordable brand's first serious gaming-targeted smartphone, but there's more to come apparently. According to our anonymous source, Infinix is currently gearing up to launch the Zero 30 5G. This will be the latest member in the ever-expanding Zero family, and you can see it in the exclusive images below. Infinix Zero 30 5G exclusive leaked images The Infinix Zero 30 5G will apparently have a big focus on bringing a premium camera experience to an affordable price point, and the 50 MP front-facing camera will be (excuse the...


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Huawei reclaims the top spot in Chinese foldable smartphone market in H1 2023
New market research in China shows that Huawei is currently selling the most foldable smartphones in the country, with over 50% of the market share in the first half of this year. And that's even without 5G connectivity due to the sanctions imposed on Huawei. There are rumors the company is planning a 5G-enabled version of its newest Huawei Mate X3, but those are unconfirmed and certainly not reflected in the numbers. Anyway, securing the top spot in this market segment in China is quite impressive because there are more rivals to deal with. While western markets have limited choice of...


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Samsung details offers for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 in India
Samsung laid out the deals and benefits for the new Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series to Indian buyers. Both the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 come with a bank cashback and an upgrade bonus (where Samsung buys back your old, eligible phone). You'll get a bank cashback of INR 7,000 for both phones and a 9-month zero-interest EMI finance. The Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with an INR 11,000 upgrade bonus if the buyer pays upfront and INR 9,000 if he opts for the EMI option. The upgrade bonus for the Galaxy Z Flip5 is INR 9,000 without an EMI and INR 7,000 with an...


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Samsung considers cheaper Galaxy Z FE lineup after the Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 next year
As the foldable market matures, manufacturers are looking for a way to offer more affordable versions of their phones. Motorola had first shot this year with its Motorola Razr 40 but Samsung is sticking to its single Galaxy Z Flip and Fold yearly releases for now. That's about to change next year, according to a report by Revegnus - a tipster who shared some spicy info regarding Samsung's upcoming camera sensors. After the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 next year, Samsung is looking to release Fan Edition versions of the duo. That doesn't mean they are going to be available as early as...


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Honor announces partnership with PSAV Global for return in India
Honor confirmed its return to the Indian market last week, and today, the brand announced a key partnership that will help the company quickly expand its presence in the country. The cooperation is with PSAV Global – a local firm that offers a widespread network of over 5,000 retailers and distributors that span more than 100 cities. The partner will also provide marketing, services, and distribution solutions to Honor. HonorTech team The announcement came from HonorTech, Honor's brand in India, and promised its customers “advanced, reliable, and self-centric solutions and...


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Samsung's Exynos 2400 specs surface, to feature a 10-core CPU
AnTuTu's Chinese website is the latest to predict Samsung is going to once again use an Exynos chipset for some of its Galaxy S24 units next year. Perhaps European, African and some of the Asian countries will get the Galaxy S24 lineup with an Exynos 2400 SoC based on an improved 4nm manufacturing process from Samsung. More interestingly, the report brings the detailed specs of the chipset. It's rumored to feature a 10-core CPU with a 1+2+3+4 configuration. The main Cortex-X4 core is said to be clocked at 3.1 GHz, while the duo cluster will consist of Cortex-A720 cores ticking at 2.9 GHz....


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RCS messages finally reach iPhones with a third-party app
Apple has been avoiding the adoption of RCS messages ever since Google introduced the standard, but now iPhone users finally can use the service through a third-party app Beeper. The application aims to bundle all messaging systems under one roof, and its latest update added Google Messages to the iPhone. RCS is short for Rich Communication Services and brings features such as encryption, read and typing indications, which is Google's own solution for messages. Apple users have to enable the feat by downloading the latest version of Beeper Desktop and then heading to the settings...


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Caviar announces Barbiecore designs for iPhone 15 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip5 and Watch Series 9
Caviar, the company best known for its ostentatious customizations of mobile devices, just released its new collection called #Barbiecore. Three devices (technically four) get a pink makeover with the obligatory gold and diamonds – the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, as well as the unreleased Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and the Watch Series 9. The custom smartphones includes the emblematic stiletto shoe, with the foldable coming with an actual fluffy pom-pom made from faux fur. There is also a laser engraving of the golden panel in the design of the shoe, as well as 49 sparkling rubies on...


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Realme GT5 to be officially unveiled on August 28
Realme will announce GT5 on August 28, the brand revealed on its Weibo page. The new flagship series will be a celebration of the company's five years in the industry, but we're likely to see only the GT5; the Pro variant is expected later this year. Next Monday's event will also see new audio wearables – the Realme Buds Air 5, a more affordable variant of the Buds Air 5 Pro, which are scheduled to appear in India this Wednesday. Realme GT5 • Realme Buds Air 5 The Realme GT5 will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset - that's what we know for sure. What is still in the rumor...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 33
Samsung Galaxy A54 has regularly led out trending and for yet another week it was the hottest smartphone in our database. The Galaxy S23 Ultra lost its second position to the newly announced Redmi K60 Ultra. The Redmi Note 12 duo slipped to fourth and fifth, with the vanilla once again edging its Pro variant. The sixth place is for another new phone - OnePlus Ace 2 Pro. We are keeping an eye on the phone because it may still escape China under the OnePlus 11T name. It pushed the Redmi Note 12 down to seventh, while the Infinix GT 10 Pro slipped down to eight. Still, that impressive...


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Weekly poll: Would you be getting the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 if it weren't a China-exclusive?
Xiaomi announced its high-end foldable earlier this week, the Mix Fold 3, and it's certainly shaping to be one of the best foldables for 2023. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold5, the Mix Fold 3 offers a substantial hardware upgrade over its predecessor. It didn't quite match the Honor Magic V2 for the thinnest foldable on the market, but at 10.9mm when folded (5.3mm unfolded) the Xiaomi flagship still shaves a 0.3mm compared to its predecessor despite packing a 4,800 mAh battery from 4,500 mAh on the Mix Fold 2. Xiaomi even found some space for wireless charging coils, as the handset now...


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Week 33 in review: Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, Redmi K60 Ultra, OnePlus Ace 2 Pro arrive, Apple is scaling back iPhone 15 production
The past week was busy with new device announcements, but Xiaomi's two-day event in China brought more hardware than anything else. The new foldable Mix Fold 3, the massive 14” tablet Pad 6 Max, and a new wearable Smart Band 8 Pro came on day 1, while the next day it was all about Redmi - the flagship K60 Ultra and an affordable Redmi Pad SE tablet were also unveiled. Before we even managed to take our breath, OnePlus snatched it back with its Ace 2 Pro smartphone - a marvelous premium smartphone with 150W fast charging, new VC cooling solution and mind-boggling 24 GB RAM + 1 TB memory...


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Weekly poll results: Android Auto is the fan favorite, Apple CarPlay also has its fans
The results from last week’s poll are in and it’s clear that Android Auto is the leading car software choice for those of you that drive. Google’s solution captured over 50% of all votes while Apple CarPlay comes at a distant second with just over 17% of the pie. Android Auto and CarPlay are clearly important considerations when buying a new vehicle. This comes as no surprise as both systems offer a greater app selection than the built-in apps on most vehicles’ infotainment systems. They also tend to work smoother and offer a sleek and modern experience but there’s always the question...


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The Google Camera app is getting a major UI overhaul with the Pixel 8 series
A source related to Android AUthority shared screenshots of the new Google Camera UI redesign, which will likely be introduced with the upcoming Pixel 8 lineup this fall. The last big design overhaul was back in 2019, so it's interesting to see what Google has in store for its Pixel users. The first thing to notice is the clear separation between the Photo and Video modes. A dedicated toggle at the very bottom of the app lets you choose whether you want to take a still or record a video. Only then can you choose the corresponding mode from the carousel. Previously, all modes were mixed in...


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One UI 6 based on Android 14 beta for Galaxy S22 series is inching closer to launch
Samsung announced the expansion of One UI 6 beta for the Galaxy S23 series to more countries earlier this week and now, it has opened a new dedicated One UI 6 beta section for the Galaxy S22 series on its community forum. One could argue that this is a teaser for the upcoming beta program for Galaxy S22 users. It's maybe realistic to expect the One UI 6 + Android 14 beta program for the Galaxy S22 family to kickstart in the coming weeks. Although the section is available only to the UK and Indian users, the beta program is expected to reach China, South Korea, Germany and the US as...


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YouTube Music for Wear OS gets a confusing new update
YouTube Music for Wear OS just received a new update and it's a bit of a mixed bag. It does fix a long-standing issue when browsing tracks in albums, but it also introduces an interesting solution to playing order, to put it mildly. The new version 6.15 now allows you to browse individual tracks within an album and adds a blurry album art in the background. The former was previously impossible and you could only play an entire album and you were forced to skip each track manually until you find the right one. The new interface And while this change is more than welcome, Google...


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Google is working on new UWB-based features for Chromebooks
Currently, the UWB (Ultra Wide Band) applications are limited, and the chip is present in only a handful of Android and iOS devices. However, that's probably about to change in the near future as Google is working on new UWB-based Chromebook features. While UWB is currently used mostly for a more accurate way to determine the device's position and navigation indoors, the short-range wireless communication protocol has a lot more potential than this. In fact, it's so powerful that it may replace Bluetooth, NFC and RFID in the future. Not to mention, it can rival the Wi-Fi protocol with...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ to adopt a flat design
With Samsung's foldables out of the way, the upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup leaks will likely intensify. Today's rumor is about the Galaxy S24 and S24+ design change. According to a reputable Samsung tipster, Ice Universe, Samsung will likely flatten the side frame to be more in line with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 looks. Right now, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ have flat backs but slightly bulging middle frame and that's about to change. Galaxy S24 mockup renders Perhaps the decision is influenced by external factors given that the design trends for the past couple of years...


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Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE in for review
Xiaomi announced the Redmi Pad SE, and we just received the tablet with us for a review. It is advertised as an affordable device for entertainment, and we're eager to see how it performs for the low price it is offered. Our unit is in the hero color Lavender Purple, and we also got a cover that acts as a case, as well as a stand. This Redmi Pad SE has Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage – the most affordable variant – which still has all the exciting features like the big screen and battery. The chipset is a Snapdragon 680, built on the 6 nm process technology....


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Samsung unveiled a new special edition of the Galaxy Watch6 Classic dubbed the “Astro Edition”. It is inspired by the astrolabe, an ancient tool that helped scientists and travelers tell the time and navigate their way. This will be the first special edition Galaxy Watch for the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa). The astrolabe was chosen as it “symbolises the region’s legacy of scientific and innovative contributions, particularly in time, astronomy and mathematics”. The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition is available only in 47mm size and features a “Black Astro”...


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This is the iPhone 15 Pro in Titan Gray, the colorway that will replace gold
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro will be unveiled at a special event next month, that's rumored to be happening on September 12. The date itself should become official next week. Unlike its predecessor, which used stainless steel for the frame, the iPhone 15 Pro (and the Pro Max alongside it) are rumored to swap that for a titanium frame. This apparently influences the colorways that the company can offer, and thus gold and purple will be out, to be replaced by Titan Gray and a dark blue, respectively. The image below is a render of what the new Titan Gray hue is expected to look...


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Intel 14th Gen leak suggests modest generational improvements
A leaked training video from MSI has revealed information regarding Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core processors. The video has since been hidden but not before the relevant information had already been spotted and shared. The relevant slide in the video compares Intel's current Core i3-13600K, Core i7-13700K, and Core i9-13900K being compared to the next generation Core i3-14600K, Core i7-14700K, and Core i9-14900K. While the i3 and i9 models maintain their core configuration, the i7 model gets four additional E-cores. According to MSI, this results in 17% improvement in average...


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Moto G84 listed on Motorola India's website ahead of September 1 launch
Motorola is gearing up to launch its Moto G84 in India on September 1 and while we wait for the official launch the phone is now listed on the brand’s Indian website. Motorola G84 in Viva Magenta Moto G84 is equipped with a 6.5-inch pOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch hole cutout at the top housing a 16MP front-facing camera. The back brings a 50MP main cam (f/1.88 aperture and 1.0µm pixels) with OIS alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens that doubles as a macro cam. Moto G84 in Marshmallow Blue, Midnight Blue and Viva Magenta...


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Samsung's Eco-Friends accessories are launching in more than 40 countries around the world
Last week Samsung launched Eco-Friends accessories in South Korea, now the company reveals that the lineup will be available in more than 40 countries, including Korea, China, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, the UAE and the US. There is a total of 64 products that span 11 characters and designs. All of them are made out of at least 40% post consumer materials. Samsung has partnered with designers and brands famous around the globe: TOILETPAPER, Smiley and Keith Haring, as well as Disney, Marvel, Minions, Pokémon and Kakao Friends. The lineup also includes designs of famous...


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Samsung SmartTag 2 coming in October
The second-generation Samsung smart tracker already passed through NBTC and FCC a couple of weeks ago so it's only a matter of time before it hits the market. We even had a good look at the SmartTag 2 from the FCC listing. According to UK retailer MobileFun, the company will announce the SmartTag 2 in October and we even got some official-looking renders of the device in two colors - black and white. Samsung SmartTag 2 in black and white Reportedly, the new tag will support UWB connectivity by default so you don't have to spend more for a plus variant this year. It will also...


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Xiaomi 13T caught in the wild
The Xiaomi 13T has been handled and pictured in the wild. An unboxing video from Guatemala surfaced, showing the 13T, which has been tentatively tipped to be the global counterpart to Redmi K60 Ultra. Note that this isn't the Xiaomi 13T Pro we've also heard about and which is also tipped as the global K60 Ultra. The images show the same design as the Redmi K60 Ultra - only the corner Redmi logo has been swapped for a Xiaomi one. Note the 50MP camera on the back lacks a Leica branding, in keeping with the Redmi phone. The Xiaomi 13T comes in Black and Mint or Green. If it...


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Realme GT5 will keep LED light on the back, official teasers reveal
Realme GT5 is arriving on August 28, and today, the company revealed the design of the phone. It will have three cameras and an LED light on the back, but this time the island spans from one side to the other, similar to what Google has implemented in its Pixel phones in the past few generations. Teasers also confirmed a 5,240 mAh battery with 240W fast charging and a SuperVOOC S power management chip that will take care of the cell. The design of the camera island reminded us of the Realme GT3 with the duo of circles for the cameras. However, the LED rectangle is now sitting...


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Google Pixel 8a appears on Geekbench with underclocked Tensor G3 chipset
The Pixel 7a is Google’s current midrange smartphone option which launched back in May but a new Geekbench listing is here to give us our first set of details on its successor – the Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a codenamed Akita appeared in a Geekebnch 5 listing alongside an underclocked version of the Tensor G3 chipset. Pixel 8a on Geekbench 5 The chipset on the Pixel 8a features a prime core clocked at 2.91GHz, 4x performance cores at 2.37GHz and four efficiency units humming at 1.7GHz. The GPU side is covered by the Mali G715. For reference the regular Tensor G3 which leaked a while...


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Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold5 special edition, has 7 other devices in the works
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold5 about a month ago in multiple colors, and we now hear the Korean conglomerate will launch a special edition Fold5 next, which will be called Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition. The source says there are seven more devices Samsung is planning to launch, including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and FE+, Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+, Galaxy SmartTag 2, and Galaxy Buds3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 It remains to be seen if Samsung will unveil these devices separately or introduce them at yet another Galaxy Unpacked event. We doubt the latter will happen....


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The creator of the first iPhone with USB-C 3D prints a transparent AirPods Pro case
You may remember Ken Pillonel as the guy who put a USB-C port on an iPhone X. Ken has also been working on AirPods Pro projects and has recently put a lot of effort into making them repairable – considering that they got a 0/10 repairability score from iFixit, this was quite a challenge. In a previous video, Ken recreated the plastic parts of the AirPods Pro case and 3D printed a complete replacement kit in white. But if you could 3D print a case, you can print it in any color you want – even no color at all! Here is the end result, which you can replicate if you have an SLA 3D printer...


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USB C-to-C cables for iPhone 15 and 15 Plus handled: no MFi, USB 2.0 speeds
There were some concerns over how Apple will implement USB-C on the upcoming iPhone 15 series. Researcher Majin Bu reports some good news: the new cables will not use Apple’s MFi chips for verification, so third-party cables and accessories will not be restricted (with Lightning, full compatibility is available only on accessories that have been licensed by Apple). It looks like Apple will be using the standard e-markers instead. It’s not all roses, though, Bu confirms that the regular iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will only have USB 2.0 capable ports. This means that they will be limited to...


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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon G-series platform for handheld gaming consoles
Qualcomm formally introduced its three-tier G-series chipsets designed for portable gaming consoles. The Snapdragon G1 Gen 1 is built for fanless game streaming handhelds with claims of over 10 hours of battery life. It features an eight-core Kryo CPU and Adreno A11 GPU alongside Wi-Fi 5 connectivity and Bluetooth 5.0. The chipset supports up to 720p display resolutions at 60 fps. Snapdragon G2 Gen1 will power handhelds meant for mobile and cloud gaming with the same eight-core Kryo CPU and a more powerful Adreno A21 GPU. The G2 series also gains Wi-Fi 6/6E and 5G connectivity thanks...


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iQOO Z8's launch date announced, design and charging speed revealed
The iQOO Z8 was expected to arrive in September, but the company has announced the smartphone will actually be unveiled on August 31. iQOO has also confirmed that the Z8 will be powered by the Dimensity 8200 SoC with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage onboard. However, there will likely be more memory options that are yet to be confirmed. iQOO Z8's design, colors, and specs The photo and video teasers shared by iQOO revealed the Z8's design and color options. The smartphone will sport a dual camera setup on the rear, with the primary camera having OIS. iQOO also revealed that the...


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Oppo is launching Find N3 Flip on August 29 with a triple Hasselblad camera
Oppo will launch the Find N3 Flip on August 29, the company confirmed today. The clamshell foldable will keep the vertical screen, but will bring the first triple camera in the segment with all three lenses placed on one big circle. They will also get the Hasselblad logo, further hinting at major upgrades. The event will also see the Oppo Watch 4 Pro debut, as the wearable was pictured with a slightly curved screen and two color options. Oppo Find N3 Flip & Oppo Watch 4 Pro The phone was pictured in the hands of Shu Qi, a very popular model and actress in China. Oppo did not...


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Samsung announces Odyssey Neo G9 with 57-inch 240Hz Dual UHD screen
Samsung has announced its flagship Odyssey Neo G9 57" monitor at Gamescom 2023. This new curved gaming monitor features a massive 57-inch ultra-wide panel equivalent to having two 4K displays. The Odyssey Neo G9 57" or G95NC has a VA-type LCD panel with a resolution of 7680 x 2160 and a 1000R curvature. This 32:9 aspect ratio display is equivalent to having two 16:9 3840 x 2160 panels side by side. The 57-inch size is a factor of the ultra-wide aspect ratio and obviously not comparable with displays with other aspect ratios. What's most interesting is that the monitor supports...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE now rumored to land in September, specs leak again
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 FE has been in the rumor mill for many months now, and the company is still taking its sweet time with the development process. However, we may be getting very close to its release finally. According to a new rumor from a usually reliable source, the Galaxy S23 FE will be released in September. This matches a previously rumored release timeframe of "Q3", which is July to September, so while cutting it real close, Samsung is still well within that window. The handset's specs have also been leaked once again. It will be powered by the Exynos 2200 SoC in...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to shatter brightness records and have huge bezels
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra has already been rumored to switch to a flat screen - a first for the Ultra series, but something we've already gotten used to for the non-Ultras. Now we have more news regarding the S24 Ultra's screen, coming from the usually reliable Ice Universe. There's some good news, and some bad news, so let's start with the former. The leakster says the S24 Ultra's maximum / peak brightness will be above 2,200 nits. That's insanely bright, it goes without saying. For comparison's sake, note that the S23 Ultra tops out at 1,750 nits peak brightness, and no...


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Check out the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G's camera samples from a weekend in Goa
iQOO launched the iQOO Z7 in March, which will be joined by the Pro model on August 31. The iQOO Z7 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC and features three cameras - 64MP primary (with OIS and EIS), 2MP depth, and 16MP selfie. The primary camera uses Samsung's 64MP ISOCELL GW3 sensor having an f/1.79 aperture, while the 2MP depth unit has an f/2.4 aperture. The selfie shooter on the front uses the 16MP Samsung S5K3P9SP04-FGX9 sensor with f/2.45 aperture. The selfie camera can record videos in 720p and 1080p resolutions, while the primary camera can shoot videos in up to 4K...


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Samsung Galaxy A54 extended its streak on top of our trending chart for yet another week, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra made it one two in week 34. Xiaomi's Redmi Note 12 Pro completes the rostrum this time around.The vanilla Redmi Note 12 stays fourth, ahead of the Infinix GT 10 Pro and the entry-level Redmi 12.Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max is up to seventh, while the Galaxy A34 makes it three Samsung phones in the top 10. The Korean maker is far from done, though, the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE already making its presence felt in ninth place and the Galaxy A14 rounding up this installment...


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Week 34 in review: Galaxy S24 Ultra display and chipset detailed
The chipset that may power part of the Galaxy S24 lineup next year surfaced. It's the Exynos 2400 and it has a 10-core processor with a Cortex-X4 core running at 3.1GHz, two Cortex-A720 at up to 2.9GHz, another three Cortex-A720 running up to 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 at up to 1.8GHz. It will also feature an upgraded Xclipse 940 GPU boasting twice as many graphics compute units with AMD's RDNA 2 tech.In other Galaxy S24 Ultra news, it will be able to reach a peak brightness of over 2,200 nits - up from the 1,750 nits of the current Ultra.Finally, rumor has it the Galaxy S24 Ultra...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, India and the US
The first day of school is almost here, so now may be a good time to pick up a new phone – or perhaps a new tablet will be more useful. We’ll also look at some accessories too.USA UK Germany India USAGoogle is charging $444 for the Pixel 7a. At this price you may as well get the Pixel 7 at $450. This offer also comes with a small discount on Pixel Buds too ($60 off for the Pro and $40 off the Buds A-Series). Google Pixel 7 8/128GB $150 off Read our review ...


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Tozo Open Buds review
IntroductionOne of the key pillars of a good pair of wireless earphones is how they fit your ears. With varying ear shapes and sizes, getting the right fit for your specific ear shape can be a challenge and that’s where open-ear earphones come in place. These types of earphones don’t just go into your ears but rather rest right around them in an effort to overcome the fit issue. We’ll be taking a look at the Tozo Open Buds - one of the newest releases from the audio-focused brand which currently retail for $56 on Amazon. ...


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Weekly poll: do you use a screen protector and a case?
A couple of years ago we asked you whether you still use a screen protector and case – back then most users had a glass protector and a silicone case guarding their phone. Has that changed? Let’s find out.An IP rating is pretty common these days, especially in the high-end segment and even in the mid-range. Plus, Corning keeps releasing more and more durable Gorilla Glass versions. In theory, your phone is tough enough to go commando.Still, there’s a chance that something will break – replacing the screen of a Galaxy S23 Ultra costs $320, for an iPhone 14 Pro Max you would be looking...


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Weekly poll results: Xiaomi Mix Fold3 sparks excitement at a distance
Is the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 the best horizontal foldable yet? According to the results from last week’s poll, the answer seems to be a firm “yes”, but with a big catch – so far, Xiaomi has made no plans to bring the Fold 3 to the global market, leaving it as a China exclusive.And that’s a problem for all those would-be buyers that live elsewhere. Some like the foldable well enough that they will try to import a unit, accepting the risks that come with buying a pricey device that has no official support (software and hardware) nearby.The phone’s camera setup – 50MP main, 5x and 3.2x tele...


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Sony WF-1000XM5 in for review
Sony's headphones have somewhat of a cult following. There's no other way to explain why so many people know their model numbers by heart and why they can tell the difference between the WH line (the big, over-the-ear ones) and the WF line.We now have the latest Sony TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation - the flagship WF-1000XM5's and they have some big shoes to fill.The buds come in Black or Silver (which is much more of a beige) and they cost €319/£259/$299. They ship in an environmentally-friendly box with a USB cable and three extra pairs of ear tips, totaling XS, S, M, and...


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Samsung Galaxy A05's battery capacity revealed by FCC
The Samsung Galaxy A05s got FCC certified last week, and now the Galaxy A05 has also bagged FCC certification. The US certifying authority's website lists the smartphone with model codes SM-A055F and SM-A055F/DS. It doesn't detail the Samsung Galaxy A05's specs sheet, but it did reveal the phone's battery size.The Samsung Galaxy A05 is listed on FCC with a battery having model designation WT-S-N28 and 5,000 mAh capacity. That's the same size as its predecessor, Galaxy A04, unveiled last August.Samsung Galaxy A05 on FCCWe are yet to hear anything about the Galaxy A05 from...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's teardown shows its shock dispersion layer
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 unveiled last month is a minor update over last year's Fold4. However, it now uses a new hinge mechanism for a gapless design and also comes with a shock dispersion layer under the flexible folding screen, which we see in the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything's Fold5 teardown video that you can watch below.Once you are done watching the Galaxy Fold5's teardown, you can also watch its durability test by the same YouTuber. We've attached the video below for those who missed it. And if you are planning to buy one, you can read our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's...


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Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S23
IntroductionIf you are looking to buy a compact flagship smartphone in 2023, then this dilemma would have probably come up at least once – "iPhone 14 Pro or Galaxy S23". While those two smartphones are not in the same price range, they are so frequently compared that we decided to pit them head to head and give you the complete breakdown, which is the best one of the two.You can compare the complete specs sheets or check our editor's assessment further below.Size comparison Apple iPhone 14 Pro 206 g ...


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Sony Xperia 5 V's key specs revealed through Geekbench
Sony yesterday announced it will unveil the Xperia 5 V on September 1. The company hasn't divulged any smartphone features yet, but a Sony device bearing model code XQ-DE54, and believed to be the Xperia 5 V, has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs.The XQ-DE54 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, runs Android 13, and has 8GB of RAM onboard. However, there could be more RAM options that are yet to be confirmed.The XQ-DE54 scored 2,004 and 5,059 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, respectively, which aligns with what some other phones scored in our Geekbench...


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AMD announces Radeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT graphics cards
AMD has announced its much anticipated mid-range offerings in the Radeon RX 7000 series of graphics cards. The RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT were unveiled today at Gamescom 2023 and will be available starting September 6.The 7800 XT and 7700 XT are based on the same RDNA3 architecture as other RX 7000 series graphics card. Both cards are based on a new Navi 32 GPU, which uses a chiplet design similar to the Navi 31 on the RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX but different to the monolithic design of the Navi 33 on the RX 7600.Radeon RX 7800 XTThe 7800 XT features 60 compute units and ray...


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WhatsApp HD video support is now rolling out
Great news! WhatsApp is finally adding support for HD videos! No need to double check the date on this article, you haven't accidentally been time-machined back to 2005. It's still 2023, and one of the world's leading messaging services is only now getting round to adding a feature like this.Last week WhatsApp added the also incredibly long overdue support for high resolution pictures, and at that time it promised it would do the same for videos at some later point.Well, that's today. The rollout has started, but of course it's a staged one, so it might take a while before you see...


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Google releases yet another Android 14 Beta with even more bug fixes
Android 14 was supposed to have 4 betas. Then Google decided 5 was the appropriate number. Then it issued a last minute bug fix to that fifth beta release. And today we get an even more last-minute bug fix, if we could call it that.Ladies and gentlemen, meet Android 14 Beta 5.2. It's going out today to all device enrolled into the Android Beta Program. Like Beta 5.1, which was released exactly one week ago, it's all about fixing bugs left and right.Here's the changelog straight from Google itself: Fixed various issues that sometimes caused devices to stall when rebooting....


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vivo Pad Air announced with 144Hz LCD and Snapdragon 870
The latest Android tablet from vivo is here with the vivo Pad Air. The slate comes as a more affordable offering to the vivo Pad2 which made its debut in April. The Pad Air offers a smaller 11.5-inch screen alongside a Snapdragon 870 chipset and an 8,500 mAh battery with 44W charging.vivo Pad Air Pad Air features an 11.5-inch IPS LCD with 1840 x 2800 px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel sports a 3:2 aspect ratio and a 5MP front-facing camera. The back features an 8MP primary camera housed in a circular housing. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 chipset is joined by 8/12GB...


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nubia Red Magic 9 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 appears on Geekbench
Qualcomm will announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in late October, but it is already tested by phone manufacturers. A prototype with the SoC went through Geekbench, revealing a massive 5,977 multi-core score, 20% more than the results of the current second-gen Qualcomm chipset.The phone is with model number NX769J, and we assume it is the ZTE nubia Red Magic 9, which will have 12 GB RAM and will ship with Android 14 out of the box. The motherboard is listed as “pineapple” - the same as the Samsung Galaxy S24 device that was on Geekbench. However, the results are different because...


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Realme C51 teased to launch soon in India
Realme recently introduced a couple of smartphones and TWS earphones in India, and it's already preparing to launch a new smartphone in its biggest market. The brand teased the launch of a new C-series smartphone in India, with its post on X captioned, "Buckle up as the newest champion is coming soon in town!"The post also includes an image showing the smartphone with a Dynamic Island-like feature called Mini Capsule. But this won't be the first Realme smartphone to have a feature like that since the C55 launched in March came with Mini Capsule. However, that one had a punch-hole display,...


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Samsung US extends free storage upgrade on select Galaxy Z Fold5 units
Part of the pre-order perks for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 was a free storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB storage. While the pre-orders ended a couple of weeks ago, you can still get double the storage for free under one condition.The Phantom lack and Icy Blue colorways are available from Samsung US with a $120 discount – exactly the price of the storage upgrade. This means that a black 512GB unit costs $1,800, while a cream-colored model is $1,920.The Galaxy Z Fold5 in Phantom Black and Icy Blue colors are $120 offIf you’re looking at an unlocked unit, there is a $200...


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Huawei and Ericsson sign a cross-licensing agreement on 5G patents
Huawei announced a long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement with Swedish company Ericsson. The partnership covers standards such as 3GPP, ITU, IEEE, and IETF for 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies.The agreement covers sales of both network infrastructure and consumer devices, and the companies will be able to use each other's patented standardized technologies.Alan Fan, Head of the Intellectual Property Department at Huawei, commented both companies value each other's IP and such an agreement creates a “stronger patent environment”. The partnership is also a testament...


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Verizon unveiled its new myPlan lineup back in May, with myPlan Unlimited Welcome being the $65/one line/month entry-level option and the $80/one line/month myPlan Unlimited Plus being the step up. Now, there's a further step up, and quite an intriguing one at that. Starting on August 31, existing and prospective Verizon customers can also choose the new myPlan Unlimited Ultimate for $90/one line/month. The new plan comes with unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband, 60GB of mobile hotspot allowance (which Verizon boasts is "the most offered in the industry"), 10GB of international premium...


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Google officially announces October 4 launch event for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Yesterday, Apple made the date of its next grand unveiling event official. It will announce the iPhone 15 series on September 12. Today, Google has revealed the date for its next big hardware event. It's done so way sooner than Apple, however, which makes us think it wanted to 'respond' to Apple's announcement in this way. Anyway, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are getting official on October 4. Pixel event invites also just went out. We are descending into the most fun time of the year pic.twitter.com/RZfpm4u6OZ— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) August 30, 2023 Unlike Apple's event, which is...


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The Huawei Mate 60 Pro will not be available outside of China
Yesterday, Huawei unveiled its latest flagship, the Mate 60 Pro. The phone is available for pre-order in China through Vmall at CNY 7,000 for the 12/512GB model. For those wondering whether the phone will be available outside of China, the answer is “no”. This was confirmed by Huawei itself in a statement to Android Authority. So, even if you were willing to explore options outside of Google’s Android, this isn’t one of them. The Pro was revealed yesterday, today brings the vanilla Huawei Mate 60. Will this one be available globally? We don’t have a definitive answer right now, but...


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Garmin's new Venu 3 and Venu 3S can track naps, offer wheelchair mode
Garmin just updated its sleek Venu series with the Venu 3 and Venu 3S. Starting at €500/$450 the smartwatches brings Garmin's usual power punch of health and fitness tracking features. For starters, the Venu 3 duo can detect naps and add them to the overall sleep tracking. Said tracking is sophisticated thanks to Pulse Ox (blood oxygen) and HRV (heart rate variability) monitoring. Like other Garmin watches, the Venu 3 shows a Body Battery with a 1 to 100% scale that's dependent on your daily exertion. Another new feature is the Wheelchair mode, which tracks daily pushes instead of steps...


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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will use only Snapdragon chips, leakster claims
Yesterday, Ice Universe reported that Samsung will be using the Exynos 2400 for the Galaxy S24 series in Europe. Now a different leakster, Setsuna Digital, claims that this isn’t quite true – only the Galaxy S24 and S24+ will be getting the Samsung-designed chip. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy in all markets, says Setsuna. This will make the separation between the Ultra and its smaller siblings feel even more pronounced. Another report from yesterday suggests that the S24 Ultra will set the base RAM and storage at 8/128GB and that the maximum...


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Huawei Mate 60 also goes official with 6.69" LTPO OLED and satellite messaging
Huawei unexpectedly launched its Mate 60 Pro yesterday and the brand has now unveiled the second member in the series with the Mate 60. The non-Pro model shares most of its key specs with its Pro sibling, but there are obviously some downgrades. First off, Mate 60 comes with a single punch hole cutout with the same 13MP ultrawide front-facing camera. Huawei Mate 60 The display on the Mate 60 comes in at 6.69 inches in diagonal (compared to 6.82” on the Mate 60 Pro) and is of the same LTPO OLED variety with a 1,216 x 2,688 px resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. It’s also...


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Motorola Edge 40 Neo emerges in 360-degree renders
Earlier this month, we got some detailed specs for the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and we are now treated to our first look at the device in a 360-degree render form. The MySmartPrice team shared a video highlighting the Edge 40 Neo’s design in its three colorways - Black Beauty, Caneel Bay and Soothing Sea. Motorola Edge 40 Neo in Black Beauty, Caneel Bay and Soothing Sea The upcoming device will sport a curved 6.55-inch pOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Edge 40 Neo is expected to feature a Dimensity 1050 chipset alongside 12GB RAM and 256GB storage as...


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Our Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 video review is out
Foldable phones are slowly but surely growing in popularity and the Chinese market currently boasts the best selection thanks to strong competition from domestic brands. Xiaomi’s latest foldable entry launched earlier this month with the Mix Fold 3 and we are now ready with our video review. Mix Fold 3 is among the slimmest and lightest horizontal folding phones out now. It’s just 5.3 mm unfolded and 10.9mm in its folded state while tipping the scales at 255 grams. Our unit comes with a glass back that features a special coating mimicking the feel of vegan leather. Sadly, Mix Fold 3...


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Teardown: take a look inside the Huawei Mate 60 Pro
Just a day after the Huawei Mate 60 Pro surprisingly went official, the first disassembly video is here. It's a walkthrough of the process as well as a good look inside the phone to see the components. The first thing to note is that the Mate 60 Pro has an estimated 7,000mm2 vapor chamber - much bigger than what's found on its predecessor and most other rivals. We also got a look at the chipset, which Huawei didn't confirm at the time of the announcement. It's indeed a Kirin SoC and most likely the Kirin 9000s in particular. Finally, the teardown shows the dedicated chip...


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Realme teases the Narzo 60x 5G, suggesting imminent announcement
Realme announced the Narzo 60 series just over a month ago in India with both handsets based on the Realme 11 series. Now, the company is teasing the Narzo 60x 5G, which is rumored to be closely related to the Realme 11x and Realme 11. It will likely adopt a 6.72-inch IPS LCD, Dimensity 6100+ SoC and a 5,000 mAh battery. Judging by the teaser images, the Narzo 60x 5G will also adopt the same design and perhaps camera hardware as well. We are unsure whether it will use the 108MP main unit from the Realme 11 or the 64MP shooter inside the Realme 11x. The teaser appeared on a...


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Fairphone 5 goes official with 5 years warranty, up to 10 years of software support
Well, this was faster than expected – the Fairphone 5 is now official and you can already pre-order one from the company’s online store. There is only one version and it costs €700/£620 (up from €580/£500 for the previous model), you only need to pick a color: Matte Black, Sky Blue or the new Transparent edition. Shipping is set to start on September 14, though the Sky Blue version won't be available until the end of September. Fairphone 5 in Matte Black, Sky Blue and Transparent edition The phone is made out of 70% fair and recycled materials and is built by people who are paid...


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Xiaomi phone shipments fell 15.8% in Q2 '23 as market slump continues
Xiaomi posted its quarterly financial report, and the numbers did not look good for the Q2 period of 2023. The overall revenue declined by 4%, with the smartphone business playing a major part in the lower number. Between April and June 2023, Xiaomi sold 15.8% fewer devices, compared to last year's period. Smartphone performance Q2 2023 Q2 2022 Change Revenue CNY 36.5 billion/ USD 5 billion CNY 42.2 billion/USD 5.78 billion - 13.27% Profit CNY 4.8 billion/USD 658 million CNY 3.6 billion/USD 493 million 33% ...


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The Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne special edition is coming on September 7
Last week Samsung teased a special Thom Browne edition of the Galaxy Z Fold5, now it has confirmed the reveal date – September 7. This comes with a post on X that shows a Z Fold5, though it appears to be a regular version of Samsung’s foldable. Thom Browne devices usually come with the designer’s trademark three color stripe. Have a look back a the Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 special editions, for example. This probably isn’t what the Z Fold5 Thom Browne edition will look like-news The phone is only part of the package. Previously, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Fold2 special editions came...


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Fairphone 5 specs leak: up to 8 years of support, new AMOLED display, more modules
Update: it's official! Detailed information of the upcoming Fairphone 5 leaked, including the announcement date – tomorrow. The new model will be more powerful, more repairable, more durable and with longer support and, unfortunately, more costly. The Dutch phone company made an interesting choice for the chipset, it went with a Qualcomm QCM6490. That’s a chipset intended for embedded and industrial applications. In terms of performance it should be similar to the Snapdragon 778G. What makes it interesting is that Qualcomm offers long term software support – eight years or until...


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Google Pixel 8 Pro leaks on Google Store
Google has not done its best to keep upcoming Pixel phones under wraps ahead of their announcements and the Pixel 8 Pro is no different. The Porcelain white version of the upcoming Google flagship was spotted on the Google Store for a brief time period which shows us yet another confirmation of its design. Google Pixel 8 Pro on Google Store While the image is not the best quality, we can see the updated unfied visor house the alleged 50MP main, 64MP ultrawide and 48MP telephoto modules. The cameras are housed next to the LED flash and the infrared temperature sensor which will...


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iQOO Z8x to come with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 6,000 mAh battery
vivo sub-brand iQOO is launching two Z8 devices tomorrow, and today we learned some details about the more affordable Z8x variant. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, while the battery capacity is going to be 6,000 mAh. vivo iQOO Z8x teasers The Z8x is expected to be more affordable than the Z8, similar to the previous mid-range iQOO Z series, but once again it will be the battery champion. The Z8 will have the more powerful Mediatek Dimensity 8200 chipset, though. We also expect some downgrades in the camera department and the charging speed, but the...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 get One UI 5.1.1 update
Around the middle of this month, Samsung officially announced the rollout of One UI 5.1.1 to its older foldables, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold4, which got it the day after. One UI 5.1.1 is the build that shipped on the new Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, and it brings some additional features that could prove quite useful. Samsung promised that the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 would receive an update to One UI 5.1.1 in due course, and the rollout has started today in Europe and Asia. The new build is F926BXXU5FWH5 for the Fold3 and F711BXXU6FWH3 for the Flip3. With the update, you get the...


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Apple officially announces September 12 launch event for the iPhone 15
Mumblings a few weeks ago started doing the rounds pegging September 12 as the date of Apple's next grand unveiling event, and today the company itself has confirmed it. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max (which may end up being called iPhone 15 Ultra) will be announced on September 12 at 10 AM PT. As always, this will be streamed online at apple.com as well as in the Apple TV app. The tagline/word that Apple chose in this instance is "Wonderlust", a play on the word "wanderlust", which means "a strong desire to travel". In Apple's case, that would...


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TCL Tab 10 Gen2, Tab 10L Gen2, RayNeo X2 announced
TCL held its big global flagship product launch event where we saw a multitude of announcements. We already covered the TCL 40 NxtPaper phones in a and we are now turning our attention to the TCL Tab 10 Gen2 and Tab10L Android tablets as well as the RayNeo X2 augmented reality (AR) glasses. TCL Tab 10 Gen2 and Tab 10L Gen2 TCL Tab 10 Gen2 brings a 10.36-inch IPS LCD with 1,200 x 2,000px resolution and a Helio P22T chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which is also expandable via the microSD card slot. The slate features a 7.4mm slim metal body and weighs just 425 grams....


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Back in May, Google introduced a new Ultra HDR format with the release of Android 14 Beta 2, which aims to bring support for 10-bit HDR images, which will be fully compatible with standard JPEG images. This way, the system will display SDR images on non-HDR screens, but colors and contrast will pop when displayed on an HDR-enabled panel. The first app to bring support for Google's new Ultra HDR format is none other than Google Photos. In version 6.51.0.561138754, AssembleDebug found a few strings pointing at Ultra HDR support. Other third-party apps will be able to take advantage of...


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Xiaomi sells 1 million Redmi 12 series smartphones in India in a month
Xiaomi launched the Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G in India on August 1, and in their first sale on August 4, the company sold 300,000 units of these smartphones, achieving a milestone of INR 3 billion ($36 million/€33 million) in sales. Now, the Chinese phone maker has announced it sold over 1 million Redmi 12 series smartphones in India since their first sale in the Asian country. We are beyond thrilled to announce that, in just 28 days, #Redmi12 Series has touched the hearts of a million Indians! This milestone wouldn't have been possible without you, our incredible #XiaomiFans! Your...


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Google celebrates its 25th birthday with deals on its online stores in Europe
Google was founded on September 4, 1998 and on September 12 this year, the company is celebrating its birthday with some deals on its European online stores. The landing page for the sale is active in pretty much all European countries. Unfortunately, we don't know which products will be on sale but Google slashed 25% on its whole Pixel 7 lineup, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Buds A-series, Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, Nest Hub 2nd Gen, Chromecast 4K, Nest Wi-Fi router and Nest Cam in Japan last month to celebrate its birthday. So we can expect similar discounts in Europe as well. Perhaps it's a...


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Magic V2 to cost the same as Magic Vs, Honor CEO hints
Honor launched the Magic V2 in China in July, which was introduced to the global audience yesterday by Honor at its IFA 2023 event in Berlin, Germany. The brand didn't reveal the Magic V2's international pricing and availability details, but at the sidelines of the event, Honor CEO Mr. George Zhao told us that the Magic Vs' price is a good reference for the Magic V2's pricing. The Honor Magic Vs got a global release in February with a price tag of €1,599 for the 12GB/512GB model, so you can expect the China-exclusive Magic V2 to be in the same price range in international...


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Samsung to use AMD graphics for its mid-range Exynos chip lineup as well
@Tech_Reve on X chimed in with another Samsung-related report on X and this time, it's about mobile hardware. The tipster revealed that Samsung will use AMD graphics for its mid-range Exynos chipsets. The new GPUs will appear on Samsung midrangers as soon as next year. The two companies have been working closely together for a while now as Samsung's high-end Exynos 2200 SoC's GPU is based on AMD's RDNA2 graphics architecture, bringing technologies like ray tracing. The rumored mRDNA, however, will first appear in Exynos 1430 and 1480 and focus more on the image-processing side of...


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Infinix Zero 30 in for review
Infinix has been gaining momentum recently and phones like the Zero 30 are a big part of the reason why. It has a splash of style, a dash of substance, and a peppering of eye-catching specs like a 144 Hz display and large sensor selfie camera. The phone ships with a 68W charger, a case, and a USB cable, which is a solid package, and even more so in its price range. Infinix also kindly sent us a vlogging phone mount and tripod that goes well with the Zero 30's 50MP front-facing snapper, but those are normally purchased separately. The 50MP selfie camera has a f/2.45 lens with...


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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro European prices leak along with storage and color options
A new report on the Pixel 8 family just came in, revealing the European storage options along with their respective pricing. We also get the color options. However, the bad news is that the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will likely be pricier than their predecessors. The price hike is quite significant if we are to trust the source, of course. The Pixel 8 with 128GB of storage will ask for €874 with 23% VAT, while the 256GB variant goes up to €949. The Pixel 7 at launch started at €650. The Pixel 8 Pro is rumored to launch at €1,235 for merely 128GB storage and will ask €1,309 for the 256GB iteration....


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Motorola Moto G54's India launch set for September 6, specs and design revealed
Motorola introduced the Moto G84 in India yesterday, and it's now set to launch the Moto G54 in the country on September 6 - a day after its unveiling in China. Motorola hasn't revealed the Moto G54's Indian price yet, but it confirmed the smartphone will be sold through its official Indian website, Flipkart, and leading retail outlets across the country. The Motorola Moto G54 will come in Mint Green, Pearl Blue, and Midnight Blue colors. #GoBeyondSpeed in style with the #motog54_5G! Explore the range of incredibly vibrant hues — Mint Green, Pearl Blue, Midnight Blue — and pick the one...


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Infinix Zero 30 5G debuts with 50 MP selfie camera that records video in 4K
Infinix launched the Zero 30 5G today at a lavish event in Venice, Italy, where the Venice International Film Festival is taking place right now. The selfie-centric smartphone has a 50 MP camera at the front that does 4K video recording and brings a flash as well. The Infinix Zero 30 5G chipset is the Dimensity 8020 by Mediatek. The platform has a capable octa-core CPU with one cluster of four cores clocked at 2.6 GHz. There is 8 GB or 12 GB RAM under the hood and 256 GB non-expandable storage. There are three cameras at the back. A 108 MP ISOCELL HM6 1/1.67” sensor by Samsung...


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The Sony Xperia 5 V will be exclusive to O2 in the UK
O2 will be the exclusive network provider for the Sony Xperia 5 V in the UK. The carrier hasn’t revealed details about contracts yet - that will happen as the phone launches on September 28 - but for reference the SIM-free price is £850. O2 offers split contracts, i.e. after you pay off the phone, your monthly bill will be reduced to cover only your voice/data plan. Speaking of data plans, they will include up to 25GB for roaming in the EU. Sony Xperia 5 V There are some perks too, depending on your plan you will be able to get up to 6 free months of Disney+, Amazon Prime and...


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Honor V Purse concept live photo gallery
Honor is at the IFA congress in Berlin to make the Magic V2 global and to show off the V Purse concept - an advanced outward foldable tailored towards the fashion-conscious. We were able to spend some time gawking at the Honor V Purse and captured a gallery of shots for your viewing pleasure. Now, we weren't allowed to touch the concept phone, but it looks better in the hands of Honor's models anyway. The Honor V Purse as a purse From the outside, the Honor V Purse concept looks quite a bit like the Huawei Mate Xs 2. It uses the same wraparound display...


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Tecno Phantom V Flip specs appear on Google Play Console
Tecno launched Phantom V Fold at the beginning of the year, bringing fresh competition to the Galaxy Z Fold devices outside of China. Now, the company is working on a rival for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Moto Razr 40 devices, and the device will be called Phantom V Flip. The smartphone appeared on Google Play Console, revealing key details like RAM, chipset, and display resolution. The Phantom V Flip will come with 1080p resolution screen and 480 ppi - this would mean about 6.9” diagonal of the unfolded display. The chipset is listed as Mediatek MT6893Z/CZA, which it likely the...


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Honor 90 launch will mark the brand's return to India
Honor is making a comeback to the Indian smartphone scene and we now know which device is due to launch first. Honor Tech confirmed that the Honor 90 will soon make its way to India and the device already has its landing page on Amazon India. Honor announced its Honor 90 series in China back in May with the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro. The brand later brought the Honor 90 to Europe in July in three color options - Green, Black and Silver and brought over the fourth Peacock Blue version earlier today. There’s also the Honor 90 Lite which launched in China back in June but this one has yet...


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Here are the official promo videos for the Xperia 5 V
Sony's new Xperia 5 V is here (as is our review of it and Sony has released three promo videos for the new phone. The Official Product Video, a Product Design, and the official Campaign video. They focus on the Xperia 5 V's all-day battery, its new big-sensor main camera, automatic video creation, and full-stage speakers. And you can check them out below!


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Honor Magic V2 makes global debut, but important questions were left unanswered
Honor held a keynote in Berlin as part of IFA 2023. The smartphone maker unveiled the V Purse concept, which is an outwards-folding smartphone that can be worn as a clutch handbag. But George Zhao, Honor CEO, dedicated most of the event to the introduction of the Magic V2 foldable to the global audience. And while we got another overview of the phone's key features, the most interesting details were left out. We did not learn how much the Magic V2 will cost outside of China, nor did we receive an availability timeframe. The Honor Magic V2 arrived with the thinnest profile of any...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra expected with an upgraded 200MP main sensor
Another day, another Galaxy S24 Ultra leak. The tip comes from the notorious Ice Universe on X and suggests that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will offer an upgraded 200MP main camera. The new shooter will likely be the 200MP ISOCELL HP25X - an upgraded version of the current ISOCELL HP2. The new sensor will retain the 1/1.3" size, of the current one. An advanced Super Quad Phase Detection autofocus is on the list of features along with native 4-in-1 and 16-in-1 pixel binning, which means 50MP and 12MP photos, respectively. Interestingly, the S24 Ultra is expected to bring a new and...


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Honor 90 gets a new color
Honor’s IFA 2023 keynote just concluded and while foldables were the big talking point, we also got a new color option of the Honor 90 with the Peacock Blue color variant making its global debut. Honor 90 was recently crowned as the “Best Buy Smartphone 2023-2024” by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) and Honor is celebrating the occasion by bringing the new color option to global markets. Honor 90 in Peacock Blue Honor announced its Honor 90 series in China back in May and later brought the Honor 90 to Europe in July in three color options - Green, Black and...


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Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld announced with 144Hz LCD, detachable controllers and Ryzen Z1 series chipsets
Lenovo is entering the Windows handheld gaming space with its own competitor – the Legion Go. This gaming powerhouse features an 8.8-inch LCD with QHD+ (1,600 x 2,560px) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The touchscreen panel offers a 16:10 aspect ratio and up to 500 nits brightness. It supports varying resolutions from 1600p down to 800p and can dial down the refresh rate to 60Hz for better power management. Lenovo Legion Go Lenovo took some inspiration from the Nintendo Switch and outfitted the Legion Go with detachable controllers called Legion TrueStrike and a kickstand. The...


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Honor V Purse concept is an outward foldable phone that you can carry as a purse
This is one of the most “out there” designs that we have seen – yes, the Honor V Purse is indeed intended to be carried as a purse. There are even fashionable, interchange straps and chains. This is just a concept device for now, but the project has some real world elements that we’ll get to in a moment. And don’t let the kookiness fool you, this is actually a very advanced device. It is outward foldable and measures just 9mm thick when closed – thinner than the Magic V2 and even some bar phones. Honor V Purse concept device Honor calls this a “phy-digital fashion statement”....


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Motorola launches Moto G84 with a Snapdragon 695, costs under $250
Motorola teased the Moto G84 on Flipkart last week, and today it officially launched the midranger in India. The smartphone comes with a somewhat old Snapdragon 695 chipset with 5G support, but it still looks like a great package for its price point. Upfront is a 6.55" 10-bit OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling rate. Motorola promises peak brightness of 1,300 nits. There is a single punch hole in the center for the selfie camera - a 16 MP shooter with an f/2.45 aperture. There are two more cameras on the back instead of the three on the Moto G82. The main...


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Xiaomi's "book-style", "large style", "horizontally folding", "phone turns into a tablet" type of foldable is on its third generation already with the recently launched Mix Fold 3, but so far the company has stayed out of the flip style foldable market, even while many of its Chinese competitors took the plunge. As it turns out, Xiaomi won't stay out of the flip space for long. The Xiaomi Mix Flip moniker has been spotted in an IMEI database in China today, confirming such a device is on the way, with model number 2311BPN23C. According to a previous rumor, the Mix Flip will be...


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Google is now rumored to release Android 14 on the day of the Pixel 8 announcement
Android 14 has been in the beta phase for many months now, and Google initially made us believe that the final, stable release would come out at some point in August, just like it did last year with Android 13. Not so, however, as some more betas were added to the release cycle, at which point pretty much everyone in the tech world assumed the stable version would be coming in September. Well, about that. Yesterday was Labor Day in the US, and that means a Google software update should be coming out today (these are generally going out on the first Monday of each month unless that's a US...


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Apple is adding 4 new games to Arcade this month and it is updating 40+ current titles
Apple Arcade will add 4 new titles to its roster this month and will bring interesting updates to over 40 current games too. Let’s start with the new games, the first of which will be added later this week. My Talking Angela 2+, September 8: a virtual pet game that makes every day more stylish from the creators of Talking Tom & Friends. My Talking Angela 2+ Japanese Rural Life Adventure, September 15: a cozy life simulation game is presented in a gorgeous and carefully crafted pixel art style. Japanese Rural Life Adventure Junkworld, September 22: a tower...


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Nio Phone's memory options revealed through certification filing
It looks like Nio's upcoming smartphone is right on track to be released this month as it was officially confirmed for September 21 announcement. It was just listed on the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology website with a regulatory filing. The filing outlines a couple of changes made to the initial version of the phone that include exterior changes, software tweaks, calling options and it also reveals two storage options - 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB. And unfortunately, that's all we got from the listing at this point. Photos of the handset should appear soon enough on...


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Report: Meta partners with LG for $2,000 VR headset coming in 2025
The fate of the Meta Quest Pro is uncertain – even if it wasn’t canceled (as some premature reports claimed), the headset is no match for the Apple Vision Pro (which is super popular, Apple says). The Facebook owner has now apparently partnered with LG to build a much improved sequel, according to Korean publication Maeil Business Newspaper. Initially, Meta struck a deal with LG Display for OLED microdisplays. However, that deal has been expanded to include parts from sibling companies – batteries from LG Energy and other components from LG Innotek. Meta Quest Pro The new headset...


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Xiaomi 13T lineup's launch date announced
The Xiaomi 13T series, which was expected to go official last week, will be unveiled later this month - on September 26. This revelation comes from Lei Jun, Founder and CEO of Xiaomi, through a post on X, where he announced the event would be held in Berlin, Germany and live-streamed on Mi.com. Jun also said that the Xiaomi 13T series is "co-engineered with Leica," so you can expect some Leica filters, among other things, in the default camera app. However, Jun didn't reveal how many smartphones the lineup will include. Rumors claim the 13T series will consist of two smartphones...


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Xiaomi Watch S3 to come with bigger battery and 4G
Xiaomi is working on a new flagship smartwatch, reveals leakster Digital Chat Station on their Weibo profile. The tentatively named Watch S3 will have a bigger battery than the S2, and for the first time a Xiaomi wearable will support LTE connectivity. Xiaomi Watch S2 The battery of the Watch S3 will be 520 mAh, which is slightly better than the 500 mAh cell on the Watch S2. The OLED screen will reportedly gain adaptive refresh rate, improving the battery life significantly. The upcoming watch will also support 4G connectivity and native voice calls. Xiaomi Watch S2 The...


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iQOO Z7 Pro goes on sale in India
The iQOO Z7 Pro unveiled last week is now on sale in India. It comes in Blue Lagoon and Graphite Matte colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB priced at INR23,999 ($290/€270) and INR24,999 ($300/€280), respectively. It can be purchased through iQOO's official website and Amazon.in. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12484, 1#] The iQOO Z7 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 7200 SoC and runs Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13 out of the box. It's built around a 6.78" 120Hz FullHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric authentication. iQOO Z7...


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FT: Apple argues iMessage is not gatekeeper in the EU
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) entered into force on August 25 with the goal of ensuring a higher degree of competition in the EU digital market by regulating the market power of larger companies. The regulation refers to large entities as gatekeepers – large digital platforms with over 45 million active users in the EU and €7.5 billion annual revenue. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) entered into force on August 25 The EU Parliament will publish a list of gatekeepers tomorrow (September 6) and companies on that list will have until March 6, 2024, to...


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Motorola Edge 40 Neo appears on FCC with a 5,000 mAh battery
Motorola is working on an Edge 40 Neo in three Pantone colors, according to a recent leak. Today, we learned the phone got certified by the FCC, and the US regulation revealed the battery capacity and charging speed of the midranger. The QM50 battery will have 5,000 mAh capacity, and support 68W fast charging, as evident from the MC-681N compatible charger. The phone will also have 5G and NFC. Motorola Edge 40 Neo on FCC as XT-2307-1 The fast-charging rate is nothing new – it was the same in the predecessor Edge 30 Neo. The capacity is a 25% increase from the previous generation....


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Motorola G54 introduced - China and India get different versions
The Motorola Moto G54 is official and ready to ship in China and India, but the two markets get slightly different versions of the phone. The key components are shared though, starting with the 6nm Dimensity 7020 chipset packaged with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Upfront, there's a 6.5-inch 1080x2400px IPS LCD of 120Hz refreh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. A 50MP main camera is on the back. There's a 16MP sensor on the opposite end. The China-bound Moto G54 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, which is where the versions start to differ. It measures...


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Tecno Phantom V Flip design revealed by case maker
Tecno introduced its first horizontal foldable smartphone called Phantom V Fold and is now about to follow it up with the Phantom V Flip clamshell. Today, we received a tip that a case maker is already selling accessories for the phone, revealing its design. The new Tecno smartphone will have a circular cover display, around which we should see two cameras and an LED flash. Tecno Phantom V Flip The unusual camera placement makes us wonder what's on the side of the O-shaped island. So far, the design looks unusual, but we always appreciate companies trying to make their...


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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series gets One UI 5 Watch update in Europe
The One UI 5 Watch update released by Samsung for the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro in South Korea last week is now rolling for both watches in Europe. It's seeding for their Bluetooth models, but LTE versions should get it soon. The update has firmware version R9xxXXU1BWH3 and requires a download of about 1.7GB for the vanilla model. You can check the screenshots of the changelog below to see what the update brings to last year's Samsung watches. One UI 5 Watch update's changelog If you haven't received the One UI 5 Watch update on your Samsung Galaxy...


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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic get Wear OS 4 update
Samsung announced One UI 5 Watch back in early May, and then Google made the Wear OS 4 platform official about a week later. Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic both launched last month with Wear OS 4 and One UI 5 Watch built-in, and in the meantime the Korean company has been readying updates to the new software for its older wearables. Today it's time for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic from 2021 to get their very own taste of the new release. It's started rolling out already in the US, with the new build number being R870XXU1HWH3 for the Watch4 and...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 teardown video
After having survived a torture test last month, today it's time for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 to be put through a teardown. It's being taken apart, bit by bit. Having a folding screen makes things interesting and difficult at the same time, since with 'normal' phones you can usually just reassemble them at the end and they still work. But foldables have a lot of fragile parts inside them, so one needs to be extra careful while 'excavating' through the phone. See what the outcome is for yourself in the video below. Spoiler alert: taking apart and fully restoring the Flip5 to its...


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Report: ARM's IPO will see Apple, Google, Samsung, Nvidia and others buying shares
Chip designer ARM filed for an IPO last month and insiders speaking to Reuters report that many major tech companies are interested. The initial public offering will be at a valuation between $50 billion and $55 billion, 10% of shares have been set aside for partners (SoftBank will keep the other 90%). The list of partners includes Nvidia, which attempted to acquire ARM in a $40 billion deal back in 2020, a deal that fell through due to regulator concerns. Other backers include companies that are heavily involved with ARM-based devices: Apple, Alphabet, Samsung. Then there are the two...


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Apple says Vision Pro developer interest exceeds expectations
Some troubling reports from the last few weeks point at mixed feelings from developers toward Apple's upcoming Vision Pro. Rumors had it developer workshops organized by Apple in Cupertino saw limited interest and the seats during those workshops remained empty. However, in a recent interview with Digital Trends, the marketing exec for Vision Pro, Steve Sinclair, said that downloads for the software development kit (SDK) exceeded the company's expectations. The reason for the empty workshops is their location. Many of the developers are forced to travel to Cupertino to attend those...


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TrendForce: global smartphone market hits 10 year low in first half of 2023
The economic downturn is weighing heavily on the global smartphone market, which continues to fall – it was down nearly 20% in Q1 this year, then fell 6.6% in Q2, based on numbers from TrendForce. 2023 is off to a bad start – the 272 million smartphones produced in Q2, added to the Q1 production amounts to a total of 522 million units for the first half of this year. This is a 13.3% decline compared to the first six months of 2022. Different companies were affected differently. Samsung is still in the lead with 53.9 million units produced (12.4% less than Q1) and a market share just...


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Realme Narzo 60x 5G and Buds T300 launch date revealed
Realme is gearing up to launch its latest Narzo 60 series smartphone – the Narzo 60x 5G alongside a new pair of wireless earbuds dubbed Buds T300 on September 6 in India. Realme confirmed some of the key specs for both devices with the Narzo 60x sporting 5G connectivity and 33W fast charging. The upcoming phone is expected to feature plenty of similarities with the recently announced Realme 11x meaning we should expect a 6.72-inch IPC LCD, a Dimensity 6100+ SoC and a 5,000 mAh battery. In terms of cameras, we’re expecting a 50 MP main shooter alongside a 2MP depth sensor on the...


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Back in April, vivo launched the T2 and T2x in India, but now it looks like the series wasn't complete. In fact, a third member will join those two in the Indian market soon, and this will be marketed as the vivo T2 Pro. Today some details about it have been leaked by a usually reliable source, so let's dive right in. vivo T2 The vivo T2 Pro is said to be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7200 chipset, which will help position it as the most performance-centric of the family. The T2 Pro has allegedly managed to achieve a 600,000 AnTuTu score, to prove that point. The T2 Pro is...


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Google's new teaser video shows the Pixel Watch 2 from all angles
As we said yesterday, Google just doesn't seem to be able to contain its excitement for its upcoming Pixel device releases. Whether by leaking them on its own website, or publishing very revealing teaser videos. There were two of those yesterday, of which one showed a few quick glimpses of the Pixel Watch 2, while the other basically portrayed the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro from all possible angles. So, if you watched that one and wished the Pixel Watch 2 would get the exact same treatment, you're in luck for that's exactly what Google's done this time. Following the "Sneak Peek at Pixel 8 &...


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Samsung US fall sale: get early access to Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy S23 series and A54 deals
Samsung US has a big fall sales event planned for next week (September 11-17), however, using the gray links below you can get early access to those deals. We'll start with the smartphone offers, but we'll include some additional deals too. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 price tag can be reduced all the way down to $800 thanks to the enhanced trade-in program, which can net you credit up to $1,000. Also, there is a free storage upgrade included so you will be getting a 512GB model for the price of a 256GB one. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 If you're not into foldables, Samsung's Galaxy S23...


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Samsung Galaxy A54 gets One UI 6 beta
Samsung kicked off the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta program about a month ago, and the latest device to get a taste of it is the Galaxy A54. Those interested can enroll in the One UI 6 Beta program from the Samsung Members app on their Samsung Galaxy A54. Once the application is accepted, the One UI 6.0 beta update can be installed by heading to the phone's Settings > Software update menu. However, since this is a beta version, it's best avoided on a primary device because beta software often has bugs that can hamper the user experience. The One UI 6.0 beta update for the...


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Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ debuts: a souped-up Mate 60 with satellite voice call support
Following the launches of the Mate 60 and the Mate 60 Pro, Huawei has now brought out the top model in the family, the Huawei Mate 60 Pro+. This is based on the regular Pro with some components dialed up to 11. Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ Let’s start from the top. Huawei is still keeping mum on the chipset that powers the Mates, it’s likely the 7nm Kirin 9000s that was produced in China. Here it is paired with more RAM, 16GB (up from 12GB on the Pro), and 512GB or 1TB of storage. This is expandable via Huawei’s proprietary NM card format (which after all these years still tops out...


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Tecno Phantom V Flip is coming on September 22
Tecno launched its horizontally folding Phantom V Fold at the MWC 2023 in late February, and now the Chinese brand is about to follow it with its first clamshell foldable, dubbed Tecno Phantom V Flip. The Tecno Phantom V Flip will be unveiled on September 22 at an event in Singapore, which will begin at 3PM local time. Tecno says the Phantom V Flip reflects its "commitment to exploring new form factors and redefining the style and functionality of flip phones for passionate, fashionable, and forward-looking audiences." Alongside the Phantom V Flip, Tecno will launch the MegaBook T1...


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Huawei Mate X5 unveiled with larger battery and up to 16GB RAM
Huawei is on a roll with its unexpected smartphone launches in the past weeks and we now have another suddenly announced device – the Mate X5. Serving as a direct successor to the Mate X3, Mate X5 brings several under-the-hood improvements while the design department is mostly unchanged. Mate X5 boasts the same 7.85-inch LTPO OLED main display (2,224 x 2,496 px) and 6.4-inch LTPO OLED cover display (1,080 x 2,504px) with Kunlun Glass protection. On the outside Mate X5 comes in a new Phantom Purple color joining the Feather White, Feather Black, Feather Gold and Green Mountain options...


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Tecno announces Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition to honor the Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission
Tecno launched the Spark 10 Pro in March with two color options - Starry Black and Pearl White. These are now joined by a new version, dubbed Tecno Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition. The Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition is a special edition smartphone launched by Tecno to honor India's Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission, which made it the first country to successfully soft land on Moon's lunar south pole region and the fourth nation to land on Moon's surface. Tecno says the Spark 10 Pro Moon Explorer Edition's design draws inspiration from the Chandrayaan-3 mission while "prioritizing...


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iQOO 12 specs leak again, this time including display details
The iQOO 11 launched back in December of last year, and its successor is already in the works. So far we've heard that the iQOO 12 would use the OmniVision OV50H sensor for its main rear camera, a 1/1.28" size 50 MP sensor with 1.2µm pixels. Then, rumor had it the iQOO 12 would ship with a 64 MP periscope zoom camera with the OmniVision OV64B sensor. Today, these specs have once again been reiterated by the prolific Digital Chat Station from China. He adds some new, previously undisclosed information about the iQOO 12 too. For example, the fact that it will have a "2K" resolution E7 OLED...


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Google shows the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 in new teaser videos
At the end of last month, Google responded to Apple's announcement of its September 12 launch event by revealing that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro would get official on October 4. It's been a little over a week from that moment, and it already seems like Google can barely contain its excitement towards its upcoming event. Case in point: today it released two teaser videos. The first one is the more proper teaser of the two, showing very quick glimpses of products including the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel 8 Pro. Have a look for yourself: This wasn't enough, however, so about an hour later...


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Leaked Galaxy S24 Ultra specs include a titanium frame, upgraded cameras and a Snapdragon chip
Every leakster is getting their two cents in when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and that is still months away. The latest is Yogesh Brar, who posted a list of key specs that corroborates previous reports on Samsung’s bar phone flagship (but also refute some). The Ultra is expected to follow Apple’s lead in using a titanium frame. This won’t have a major impact on weight, in fact, the new model is expected to be 1g lighter at 233g. Of course this is a change from aluminum to titanium, while while the iPhone Pros will lose some weight since they are changing from heavier stainless...


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Nintendo has reportedly shown off Switch 2 prototypes at Gamescom
Some reports claim that there is a Nintendo Direct even scheduled for next week, but that is yet to be officially confirmed. The expectation is that the Nintendo will present several first-party titles, including Super Mario RPG, Detective Pikachu Returns and WarioWare: Move It. One thing we won’t hear about is the Switch 2, a sequel to the highly successful portable console. However, work is being done behind the scenes as rumors are swirling that Nintendo was showing off a prototype console to developers attending the recent Gamescom event. They got to see a reworked Zelda: Breath of...


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Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus - what to expect
Apple will unveil the iPhone 15 generation next week on September 12 (Tuesday). Traditionally, the company keeps its products under wraps before the big event, but these are high interest devices so there have been plenty of leaks. Here is what we (think we) know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Lightning is dead, long live USB-C Expect Tim Cook & co. to tell you all about the benefits of USB-C over their proprietary Lightning port, but don’t expect them to even mention the EU, which is the real reason for this change. Apple will lose revenue from the MFi certification program...


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Oppo A2 Pro appears on TENAA, launch date could be September 15
A new Oppo phone got the nod from TENAA, and according to tipster Digital Chat Station it's going to be called A2 Pro. The Chinese regulatory approved a smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery, and the leakster stated this smartphone will arrive as early as September 15. The A2 Pro midranger will have a 6.7” OLED screen with 1080p resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh rate, the certification page reveals. The attached photos show slightly curved sides and a single punch hole for the selfie camera. We can also see three cameras on the back of a circular island. Digital Chat Station adds...


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iPhone 15 dummies confirm Dynamic Island on vanilla models, Action button on Pros
Here we go again – more iPhone 15 dummies have surfaced and they offer an early look at the color options for the new generation. Apple Insider has some on hand and made a video to show off the colors, but also some of the design changes for the 15 series. Starting with the vanilla iPhone 15, it will be available in the usual White and Black as well as three pastel colors: Yellow, Pink/Red and Blue. The chassis is still made out of aluminum and it has a brushed finish. Vanilla iPhone 15 color options While looking at the sides, notice that the toggle button is still on board. There...


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Motorola Edge 40 Neo will debut on September 14
Motorola is promising to “make a splash” on September 14 by announcing the Edge 40 Edge. The Romanian branch of the company shared a teaser spotted by mobilissimo.ro for the upcoming launch. The invite said “Enter the world of colors”, and the smartphone is expected to come in three Pantone-named versions, including Soothing Sea Blue (get it, because the seawater goes “splash”). "Enter the world of colors" Previous rumors claimed the Edge 40 Neo will feature a 6.55” P-OLED screen and a big 5,000 mAh battery with 68W charging support. The phone will have up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB...


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MediaTek develops first 3nm chip using TSMC process technology
MediaTek has successfully developed its first 3nm chipset based on TSMC’s 3nm process technology. The new 3nm chipset will make its commercial debut next year as a member of the flagship Dimensity series. The press release did not go into details regarding the new SoC, only shedding light on TSMC’s 3nm process which offers substantial gains over the outgoing 5nm N5 process. Based on the provided data, TSMC’s new 3nm process is 18% faster using the same power draw. It also brings a 32% power reduction at the same speed while offering a 60% increase in logic density. MediaTek will launch...


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Report: China bans iPhone use by government officials
A recent report by the Wall Street Journal claims that Chinese government officials are now banned from using iPhones and devices from foreign brands at work over potential security risks. The ban is essentially part of a larger plan for the Chinese government to cut its reliance on foreign technology and keep sensitive data from possibly leaking. As per the report, Chinese government officials are instructed to not use their iPhones for work-related tasks and are also banned from bringing them to the workplace. A follow-up report from Bloomberg News suggests that the ban will likely...


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Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ to come with 16 GB RAM, cost over $1,200
Huawei launched the Mate 60 series without much fanfare, and two variants are already selling in China. Now, a third family member is on its way, the Mate 60 Pro+ and a leak revealed its memory versions. The phone will have 16 GB RAM and two storage choices – 512 GB or 1 TB. The same leakster stated the starting price could be CNY8,999, which equals $1,231/€1,150. Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ in a dropdown menu for a vendor The Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ is expected to be the mightiest phone in the lineup, with a class-leading quad-cam setup on the back, packed on a halo island. While there will...


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