Google rolled out its first Pixel feature drop for the year and it brings a trio of coveted features for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro as well as some of Google’s older devices, smartwatches and tablet.Circle to search which was announced during the Galaxy S24 series launch is officially confirmed to arrive to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro on January 31. The feature allows you to search for information on your screen by holding down the home button/nav bar and circling, scribbling or highlighting information without having to leave your screen.Magic Compose is making its grand appearance inside the...


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Apple Music Classical offically launches in six Asian markets
Apple Music Classical app reached six markets in Asia earlier this month – Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Back then it urged users to “pre-order,” and today, two weeks after the initial launch, the service is finally available.Welcome to Apple Music Classical, Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. What is the first thing you are going to listen to? https://t.co/lwnF4Dx4ua pic.twitter.com/rOjuXWYDY3— Apple Music Classical (@AppleClassical) January 23, 2024 The service is free for all Apple Music subscribers but also works with a standalone app. It...


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Meizu 21 Pro incoming next month with a triple 50 MP camera
The Meizu 21 arrived in late 2023, but we never saw a Pro variant on stage. Reports from China suggested the Meizu 21 Pro will arrive in February and revealed some key features of the new phone.The company, owned by automaker Geely, will bring a device with revamped cameras, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.Meizu 21The source claimed the main camera will have a 50 MP sensor. There will also be a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and there should also be a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and periscope lens. For comparison, the regular Meizu 21 is sold with a 200 MP main cam + 13...


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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are already on sale in India
Samsung's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra have already broken pre-order records in India, with more than 250,000 logged in the first three days. Pre-orders were supposed to go all the way up to January 31, which was seemingly their official release date.And yet, here we are days earlier and you can already order these from Amazon. The S24, priced at INR 79,999, even comes with same-day delivery, while the S24+ (starting at INR 99,999) and S24 Ultra (starting at INR 1,29,999) in some versions will reach you on January 29.That's only a couple of days before the official release...


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Nokia G42 gets Android 14 in India
As we mentioned when we discussed Motorola's intentions regarding updates to Android 14, we'll say it again - there are some Android device makers who are very good at issuing updates (Google and Samsung come to mind), and there are some like Motorola and HMD Global.The latter has finally started pushing Android 14 today to the Nokia G42, which was announced last June. This is the first HMD device to receive the new OS version launched by Google many months ago, and hopefully it won't be the last - although HMD hasn't yet published a list of eligible phones.Nokia G42 Android 14...


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Google Pixel 9 leaks in renders showing three rear cameras, flat sides
Mere hours ago some CAD-based renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro were outed, and now it's time for its smaller and more affordable sibling to get the exact same treatment. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Google Pixel 9.Right off the bat, one thing clearly stands out. Unlike the Pixel 8, the Pixel 9 has three cameras on the rear, one of which obviously has a periscope zoom lens. This is a huge update for the 'vanilla' Pixel line, and one that brings it much more in tune with the Pro, spec-wise.Moving on, the other obvious thing is that Google has also been infested by the...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra teardown shows new extensive vapor chamber
Following its drop and scratch tests, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra got disassembled by PBKreviews giving us our first look inside the top-tier 2024 flagship Galaxy. The notable bits include pull tabs for the battery and a larger vapor chamber which should provide improved thermal management compared to last year’s model.Galaxy S24 Ultra vapor chamber vs S23 Ultra Being a US-version, the S24 Ultra in the video also has 5G mmWave antennas on the frame which you can check out at the 6:15 minute mark. Galaxy S24 Ultra earned a 9/10 repairability score, matching its predecessor.


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Press image of Pixel 8 Pro in Minty Fresh leaks
Google teased a new colorway for the Pixel 8 Pro called Minty Fresh. It will be up for sale after January 25 at midnight PT, and today a render of the phone appeared online.One official-looking teaser was posted by Evan Blass on their X profile, and the phone definitely looks refreshingly Green.The last time Google had a Greenish paint job for a smartphone was the Pixel 6a in May. The arrival of Minty Fresh will be the first green option for a big Pixel and the fourth color choice after Obsidian (Black), Porcelain (Whiteish), and Bay (Blue). The phone will also have a Green theme...


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vivo V30 5G appears in first teaser
vivo is looking to expand its V30 series smartphones following the debut of the V30 Lite back in December. We now get our first look at the vivo V30 5G which is coming soon to the Philippines. The accompanying teaser image shows the phone featuring a curved screen with a punch-hole cutout. The back appears to have a square camera island but we don’t get any details on the camera modules.vivo V30 5G teaservivo V30 5G is expected to debut as a direct successor to last year's vivo V29. The accompanying teaser message on vivo Philippines boasts about the V30 5G’s camera performance,...


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Honor Magic V2 to finally launch in Europe on January 26
Honor introduced the Magic V2 smartphone back in July 2023 at an event in China. The company promised a European unveiling later in the and demoed the device at IFA Berlin without any details about pricing and availability.Over four months after the European unveiling where we had some hands-on experience, the wait is finally over. Honor scheduled a launch event for January 26 at 2 PM CET, where the Magic V2 will be properly announced with a price tag and availability timeline.The Magic V2 was the slimmest foldable at launch, and it still is, over six months after being announced...


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