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Last week’s poll shows that the new Pixel 9 Pro could prove to be a best-seller for Google. It received the most positive votes and on top of that it has the most potential to grow in popularity if it proves itself in reviews.It’s a great upgrade over the Pixel 8, though it does cost noticeably more too – concerns about the price are definitely reflected in the poll. On the plus side, Google has more or less covered all the markets that are interested in a Pixel phone, so availability is less of an issue.The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the big dog of this generation, definitely feels...


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This might actually be the end of the road for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite as the device received its third, and probably final, OS update. Although, it's important to note that the device got One UI 6.0 earlier this year. The tablet launched with Android 11 in mid-2021, and it has just received an Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update in South Korea.The firmware version is T225NKOU8EXH2 and includes the July 2024 security patch and, of course, most of the new Android 14 and One UI 6.1-intrinsic features.While most devices that were due for an update already received the latest...


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Realme is set to unveil the newest members in its Realme 13 series today with the launch of the Realme 13+ and Realme 13 5G. The event will begin at 12PM IST and will be livestreamed by Realme India on YouTube.We already have a pretty clear picture of what to expect from the new devices. Both will offer 120Hz OLED displays and will be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300E chipset. They will also feature 50MP main cams with Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS as well as a 5,000 mAh batteries with 80W charging.As usual, we’ll have all the details including pricing and availability on...


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You can now move playlists between Apple Music and YouTube Music in an official manner. Apple has published two help documents (linked as the Sources below) which outline what you need to do to switch from one service to the other.Before you ask - no, there's no official way to move from Apple Music to Spotify or Spotify to Apple Music. For now, it's only Apple Music to YouTube Music or YouTube Music to Apple Music.Keep in mind that only the playlists you've created (including collaborative playlists that you own) are transferred. Music files, non-collaborative shared playlists and...


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A few hours ago iFixit published its teardown video of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and now the same phone has been subjected to a similar treatment by Zack at JerryRigEverything.The device is opened from the back using heat and isopropyl alcohol. From the get-go repairs seem slightly hindered by the use of less common screws in some parts. And there are also multiple sizes of screws, which can complicate the reassembly process even further.The battery removal process is quite bad, as has also been evidenced in the other video. The pull tab basically breaks without doing its job, so...


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Apple is announcing the iPhone 16 series on September 9, and a new rumor claims all four models will get 8GB of RAM. In contrast, the iPhone 17 family coming next year will jump to 12GB of RAM.That is a pretty significant jump and it's apparently all to do with AI - this time around the Apple Intelligence features will be mostly cloud-based, but once the iPhone 17 models launch, a lot more AI will be on-device, hence the need for more RAM.Google has already upped the RAM of its devices with the Pixel 9 family that launched earlier this month, and it's even using a chunk of RAM...


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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra has long been rumored to have a different shape compared to its predecessor, with more rounded corners to the frame so that it won't put a dent in your hand.Now, a new rumor claims Samsung's next flagship smartphone will be thinner and lighter than both the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL.Unofficial render of the Galaxy S25 Ultra based on leaked informationWhile we don't yet have official dimensions for the former, as it's only due to become official on September 9, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is 8.5mm thick and weighs 221g. For...


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OnePlus launched the Buds Pro 3 last week, and now it looks like these might also get an alternate life wearing Oppo clothing.According to the prolific Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station, Oppo will soon release the Enco X3 true wireless earbuds, and these will be identical to the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 in everything but the name.That shouldn't be very surprising seeing as how the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are tuned by Dynaudio - the Oppo Enco line has been partnering with the Danish brand for years.It's unclear if the Enco X3 will be sold in the same markets as the OnePlus Buds 3, but...


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On September 5, Red Magic will unveil the Gaming Pad, which will be using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version (aka SM8650-AC) chipset.A prototype of this tablet has managed to score 2,205,110 points in AnTuTu. The CPU score was 466,697, the GPU score was 948,310, the memory score was 403,730, and the UX score was 386,373.The prototype in question had 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, as well as a 120 Hz screen, and so it's definitely going to be one of the most powerful Android tablets ever made.According to Red Magic's lone teaser image, it looks like it's...


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The iPhone 16 family isn't even out yet (or officially unveiled), and yet Oppo has been hard at work copying what will be one of its most distinctive features - this is what a lot of people will definitely say, and it's also what we would have said if Sony smartphones didn't exist. But they do, and if anyone copied anyone else, then Apple copied Sony, and Oppo copied Sony - you get the idea.Controversy out of the way, it looks like Oppo's flagship Find X8 series will also have a Capture Button a la the iPhone 16 models and Sony devices. Apparently Oppo will call this the Quick Button, but...


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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold Slim, also known as Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim, Galaxy Z Fold Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra, will apparently use none of those names when it becomes official. Instead, it will be called Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.This information comes from legendary leakster Evan Blass, who also revealed that the device will have a 6.5" outer screen, an 8" inner display, and it will be 4.9mm thick when unfolded and 10.6mm thick when folded.That will make it much more competitive against the Honor Magic V3 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, the former being 4.35mm thick when opened...


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The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL got its teardown treatment from iFixit. The video linked below reveals the phone’s dual-entry design which allows you to tackle repairs from both the screen side and the phone's back.This means a cracked screen will be easier to remove than devices with a rear-only entry point though as the iFixit host demonstrates, you’ll still need to take extra caution with the new Pixel as its display layers are prone to separating which automatically kills the panel.If you need to replace the battery or any other internal component, you can tackle the repair...


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First and foremost, let’s start by saying that the Galaxy Quantum5 was developed in collaboration with SK Telecom and is exclusive to the network. So, you won’t be able to get one outside of South Korea. The other partnership that made the phone possible is with ID Quantique (IDQ). That’s the company that provides the quantum cryptographic chip.Samsung Galaxy Quantum5The chip is a so-called Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG). It uses quantum physics to generate truly random numbers to be used in the encryption and decryption process of sensitive data like biometrics...


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We already know Motorola is gearing up to launch a new phone – the Moto S50, going by the XT2309-5 model number. The phone already popped up on China's TENAA regulatory website. Now, we have an official launch announcement poster. The Motorola Moto S50 will be unveiled on September 5 at 10:00 in China. The poster doesn't really contain much else in terms of information except for a trio of showcased color options.Motorola Moto S50 posterLikely, the S50 won't be exiting China. This ties in well with the fact that, as far as we know, the S50 is identical hardware-wise to the...


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With Google's recent Pixel 9 series release, the company is finally challenging the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with its top-tier Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Both handsets are similarly priced right now, so it's a valid dilemma for many users looking for an upgrade right now. Especially in the US, where smartphone choice is somewhat more limited with fewer brands owning the entire market.Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras VerdictFor starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with...


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