Early in its life Twitter was defined by its 140 character limit (an artifact of supporting SMS as a way to distribute tweets). This was increased to 280 characters five years ago and the cap will go even even higher – probably for a price.This is part of the relaunch of Twitter Blue, which is set to include several colors of checkmarks. The familiar blue checkmark will appear for accounts that have undergone a review process (the specifics of which are unclear). Then there will be gold checkmarks for businesses and gray checkmarks for government officials and organizations.The blue...


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OnePlus now seeding OxygenOS 13 to the OnePlus 10T
OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS 13 firmware update to the OnePlus 10T globally. The firmware, version C.12 for the Indian market, C.22 for the global variant, is some 5GB in size and brings Android 13 and the November 2022 security patch.That's one month old now and isn't the best look for OnePlus but it's likely that OnePlus will quickly patch it to the latest version.OxygenOS 13 includes a new look - an Aquamorphic Design, a host of new widgets, a new font, improvements to the Always-On Display, personalization options, bug fixes, and optimizations, and much...


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OnePlus launches X 27 QHD 165Hz gaming monitor in India
The previously announced OnePlus monitors are finally going on sale in India. Well, at least one of them is. The premium X 27 model will be on sale December 15 and is priced at INR 27,999.The X 27 has a 27-inch, 2560x1440 resolution, 165Hz IPS panel. OnePlus claims 1ms response times, 10-bit color, 95% DCI-P3 coverage, and DisplayHDR 400 certification. The monitor is also AMD FreeSync Premium certified for variable refresh rate support with AMD GPU but should also be compatible with Nvidia and Intel GPU.The X 27 features a metal body with an adjustable metal stand,...


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The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ will launch globally on January 5
It’s official – the global launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is set for January 5. This is the first Redmi with a 200MP camera and only the second in the Xiaomi family after the 12T Pro.The Redmi Note 12 series will launch globally on January 5Last week Xiaomi teased that the Redmi Note 12 series is launching in India soon, but didn’t give an exact date. It’s also not clear which models are coming - the Pro+ is a definitely on the list, the Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 12 Pro are yet to RSVP. There’s also the Redmi Note 12 Discovery, the version of the Pro+ with 210W...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra details appear on TENAA, confirm major specs
A pair of Galaxy S23 phones was spotted at the FCC a couple of weeks ago, however, the FCC prefers to keep things under wraps. The same can’t be said about TENAA, which posted a fairly complete spec sheet for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.The phone measures 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm and weighs 233g. As expected, it has the same dimensions as the outgoing S22 Ultra. The display has the same dimensions as well, 6.8” in size, with 1,440 x 3,088px resolution (19.3:9 aspect ratio). The battery has a rated capacity of 4,855mAh, so the typical capacity should be listed as 5,000mAh as...


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MIUI 14 announced with improved system architecture and refined design
The first MIUI launched back in 2010 and over 12 years later MIUI boasts a global user base of over 564 million monthly active users. Just as the Xiaomi 13 series went official we got the announcement of MIUI 14 – the latest Android 13-based interface for Xiaomi devices.MIUI 14Xiaomi says this is the most optimized and streamlined MIUI to date and it starts with Project Razor. The team behind MIUI 14 updated the system architecture on the Android Kernel level with CPU, GPU and memory resource scheduling, lighter system firmware size and decreased memory usage.Xiaomi claims...


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OnePlus 11 certified with 100W fast charging
OnePlus is preparing to launch its next flagship which we’ve seen in official press renders. Today a smartphone with the model number PHB110, said to be the was certified by 3C with 100W charging and we can't see it being anything else but the OnePlus 11.The smartphone will support 11V/9.1A output, which would be more than what the OnePlus 10 Pro had but less than the OnePlus 10T.The same 100W charger, shipped with Realme GT2 Explorer MasterThe power adapter of the OnePlus 11 carries the model number VCBAJACH. It is the very same 100W adapter that Realme uses for the GT2...


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ZTE to unveil the nubia Z50 series on December 19
The nubia Z50 series will arrive on December 19, the brand revealed on its official Weibo channel. The lineup will have a device with a new custom camera with a 35mm equivalent focal length, and with the same light gathering ability as a 1” sensor.However, nubia worded the announcement in such a way that we’re unlikely to see an actual 1-inch sensor; rather, we’re getting a shooter with a very fast lens.Since ZTE overhauled its entire management in 2019 and had to pay a $1 billion fine for breaking trade embargoes, we’ve seen its nubia sub-brand release only one nubia Z smartphone...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 49
Xiaomi's 13 series only made their official debut at the very end of the week 49, but the teaser campaign was strong enough to catapult the vanilla phone to the top of our trending chart.Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra steps down to second place, while Realme 10 Pro+ kept its steady climb and ended up on the final podium position.The Galaxy A53 slipped to fourth, but maintained its position ahead of the Apple flagship - the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is now fifth.The other new Xiaomi phone - the 13 Pro - ranked sixth, pushing its mid-range sibling Redmi Note 12 Pro+ down to...


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The best portrait camera is attached to a quirky smartphone
It shouldn't surprise you that we're big photography fans at GSMArena. Most of us had a dedicated camera with a so-called portrait lens attached that we'd lug around on trips. But as smartphone cameras got better and their photos got better, those dedicated cameras slowly faded into the background, and we stopped carrying them around.Then, circa 2016, Apple made something called Portrait Mode mainstream with the announcement of the iPhone 7 Plus and suddenly every phone was now making portrait photos with software-assisted bokeh. That was over six years ago, and those portrait mode shots...


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Week 49 in review: Xiaomi 13, Tecno Phantom X2, iQOO 11 official, Realme 10 Pro global
It was a big week for mobile as Xiaomi, Tecno, iQOO, and Realme held big events. Tecno announced the Phantom X2 series with the X2 and X2 Pro. Both have Dimensity 9000 chipsets and 6.9-inch AMOLED displays. The Phantom X2 Pro has a unique retractable portrait camera with a large 1/2.7-inch type sensor and bright f/1.5 lens. The X2 series will go on sale in the coming weeks. We only have pricing for Saudi Arabia right now; the Phantom X2 costs SAR 2,700 ($720/€685/₹59,000), while the Phantom X2 is SAR 3,500 ($930/€885/₹76,700).Vivo's iQOO sub-brand announced the iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro....


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the US, the UK and India
It’s that time of the week again; let’s have a look at the best smartphone offers from Germany, the UK, the US and India. Some of the deals from last week are still active, so you can check those out, this week we focused on new offers. Use the links below to jump to the section for your country: Germany The UK USA India GermanyThe Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are €55/50 off, and Amazon is taking in old phones – so does Google, but Amazon will add €100 on top of the trade-in value (it calls this “trade-in boost”). These are the best Pixel flagships that Google...


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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras
Xiaomi just announced its latest flagship series - the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. Both handsets run on Qualcomm's latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset based on TSMC's 4nm manufacturing process. Perhaps more importantly, the two devices offer a substantial upgrade in the camera department and flaunt a new design. They are only launching in China, but we expect them to be released globally soon enough.Xiaomi 13 ProFor all intents and purposes, the Xiaomi 13 Pro's display remains unchanged. The Xiaomi 12 Pro had a 6.73-inch display, and we have the same one with almost identical...


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Weekly poll: Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+ global sales start soon, who is getting one?
The Realme 10 Pro and Pro+ are making their global debut with sales set to start next week. Are you interested in picking one up? The vanilla Realme 10 failed to attract many fans, but the Pro duo is much more capable. Let’s have a closer look.The Realme 10 Pro will start at $320 for an 8/128GB unit, the Pro+ model will be $380/€380 with the same memory configuration. In India, the 10 Pro will have 6/128GB memory and will start at ₹19,000, the Realme 10 Pro+ also loses two gigs of RAM and the base model costs ₹26,000 (sales on Flipkart start on December 16 and December 14,...


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Formovie THEATER 4K UST projector review
What is an ultra-short-throw projector, and why would you want one?An ultra-short-throw projector or UST is one that needs very little space between it and the projection surface to cast a large format image. This is achieved via ultra-wide lenses and light source and lens arrangement that can be quite challenging to pull off. Generally a projector needs to have a throw ratio of less than 0.4:1 to qualify as UST.This kind of setup is desirable for a number of reasons. First, there is the question of space. With a traditional projector, you need a pretty big room to get a decent size...


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Weekly poll results: Honor 80 Pro and Magic Vs well liked, Honor 80 and 80 SE get the cold shoulder
A few months ago, the Honor 70 launched in Europe, and it received a warm welcome in our polls. Now, we're already talking about the Honor 80 series – which hasn't reached Europe yet, but it is coming. Are people excited? Yes and no. More specifically, yes to the Honor 80 Pro, and no to the vanilla and SE models.Technically, there is no Pro+ this generation, but the Honor 80 Pro almost fills that niche with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Well, almost, because a telephoto lens would have been nice to see. We suppose the higher resolution 160MP sensor makes up for that partially with...


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Huawei and Oppo announce a cross-licensing agreement
In a short press release, Huawei and Oppo announced their new cross-licensing agreement. The patents involve technologies such as 5G, Wi-Fi and audio/video codecs.Since the announcement doesn't go into details, one would assume that Huawei is providing the connectivity know-how while Oppo will supply Huawei with patents regarding audio and video. As some of you may know, Oppo has a long history in high-quality audio and video consumer electronics.The statement says it's a win-win situation for both companies and we tend to agree. Due to US sanctions, Huawei has been backed into a...


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OnePlus Nord Watch review
The OnePlus Nord Watch is the company's second smartwatch and the first to be branded under the affordable Nord line. A rebranded version of another Chinese smartwatch — the Haylou RS4 Plus — the Nord Watch is meant to be an entry-level product for the Indian market, coming in at just INR 4,999.Visually, the Nord Watch is nearly identical to the RS4 Plus, save for a different 'crown' and strap design. The design seems to be inspired by the Apple Watch, which isn't uncommon for entry-level Chinese smartwatches.The watch case is made out of zinc alloy but the back is...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 series will support 8K@30fps video recording
Samsung's Galaxy S23 is just around the corner and as the release date approaches, naturally more rumors start to emerge. The latest one comes from a reliable source regarding Samsung-related stuff.In a recent tweet, Ice Universe suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will bring support for 8K@30fps video recording. We've already seen many other smartphones recording 30fps videos at 4320p resolution, but this is going to be the first for Samsung. We just hope Samsung will be generous with its storage offerings, as 8K videos take up a lot of space.The difference between 30 and...


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Samsung Galaxy M13 5G gets Android 13-based One UI 5 update
The Samsung Galaxy M13 5G announced in July with Android 12 is receiving the One UI 5 update based on Android 13.The update has firmware version M136BXXU2BVK3, and it comes with the November 2022 Android security patch in addition to the usual One UI 5 goodies.Samsung is seeding the Android 13-based One UI 5 update for the Galaxy M13 5G in India right now, but the rollout should expand to other regions soon. You can also expect the Galaxy M13's 4G variant to receive One UI 5 in a week or two.If you live in India and haven't received One UI 5 on your Galaxy M13 5G, you can...


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