The nubia Z50 flagship launched in December with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a custom 35mm equivalent main camera with a 64 MP Sony IMX787 sensor. The phone had three colors originally - Black, White, and Vegan Leather Green, and now the phone is getting a fourth option - Red.The design is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, and the phone is arriving right in time for Chinese New Year, which is January 22.The new phone of the ZTE brand has a golden rabbit on the outside and a custom theme and icon pack. The nubia Z50 Year of the Rabbit Special Edition will only be available...


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Samsung to introduce a new Galaxy Book 3 Ultra lightweight laptop
Samsung opened up reservations for the a Galaxy S23 series, but it’s not just that – you can also reserve a new Galaxy Book laptop. There are no more specifics about either option, but it’s clear that the phones are the new Android flagships, while the laptop option likely refers to the upcoming Galaxy Book 3 series.We expect to see a Galaxy Book 3 Pro and a Pro 360, as well as a new premium model – the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra. Previously, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro and Galaxy Book Odyssey were at the top of the food chain.The exact size of the Ultra display is unknown at the moment, but it is...


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Samsung opens booking for Galaxy S23 series ahead of announcement
Samsung is ready to unpack its Galaxy S23 series on February 1 and those eager to be first in line to receive their new phones can already save their spot. Samsung US has opened reservations for the Galaxy S23 series where $50 gets you a waiting spot for one of the new Galaxy S23 smartphones with the sum going towards Samsung Store credit once the phones are available.Samsung US reservation optionsThe bookings page is also offering $50 reservations for the upcoming Galaxy Book laptop that’s also expected to launch at the February 1 event. Users can also pledge $100 to reserve a...


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Honor Magic5 visits the MIIT, Pro and Ultimate models rumored to have quad 50MP cameras
Leakster Digital Chat Station writes that the Honor Magic5 series is code named “Piaget” and points to this device, PGT-AN00, which was just listed on China’s MIIT. This means that the new flagship series from Honor is inching towards official status, but it’s not quite there yet.PGT-AN00, allegedly an Honor Magic5 phone, at the MIITWe already have a rough idea of what the phone will look like thanks to leaks. Below is a speculative render. The Magic5 models will preserve the prominent circular camera island, though the camera layout looks different from the Magic4...


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Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra dummies show relative sizes
The Galaxy Galaxy S23 series announcement date is already set for February 1, so we expect leak intensity to increase even more. The latest intel comes in the form of a picture of dummies of the three phones. While not telling us much about their hardware, it gives us a good idea of their relative size.Also, the design is once again confirmed for all three. There seems to be zero change in the S23 Ultra's body while the smaller siblings adopt a rear panels in line with the top dog with no camera island and only protruding camera lenses.Still, there's a clear distinction between...


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Kuo: Apple will release an OLED MacBook by the end of 2024
Apple's first OLED MacBook is coming by the end of 2024. Per analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to ship the OLED MacBook in the later stages of next year, so don't hold your breath for one sooner.Kuo says that OLED will bring a few advantages over the mini-LED Apple currently uses in the MacBook Pro 14 and 16, and the iPad Pro 12. It will allow for thinner and lighter devices with more diverse form factors. On a side note, OLED also allows for folding devices.(6/6)It's expected that with Apple's adoption, the growth of OLED laptop shipments will continue to surge in the coming years.—...


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US fans can now get a Nothing Phone (1) for $300 as part of the Nothing OS 1.5 beta program
The Nothing Phone (1) still isn’t available for sale in the US, but you can get one through official channels as part of Nothing’s US-based beta testing program. This is billed as testing Nothing OS 1.5 (which is based on Android 13), but it is also very much a test of network coverage.Here’s the deal: for $300 you can get an 8/128GB Phone (1) for testing, though note that there is no warranty or after-sales service. You can return the phone within 14 days to get a refund, but only if it isn’t damaged. The beta program will end on June 30 and participants can keep the phone once it’s...


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Bloomberg: Apple to switch to custom microLED displays in 2024
MicroLED is one of the most promising display techs today. It promises the benefits of OLED with deep blacks and great contrast but with better power efficiency, higher brightness output and most importantly its pixels won’t degrade over time. It’s still rare to see microLED outside of some fancy Samsung and LG TVs but a new report from Bloomberg suggests Apple is looking to design its own custom microLED displays to use in its Apple Watch first and later on its iPhone and other products.Apple will not be manufacturing these displays and will still rely on the likes of Samsung and LG...


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Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+ go on sale in India
The Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+ introduced in India last week are now on sale in the Asian country. The Note 12 Pro can be purchased from Flipkart, while the vanilla and Pro+ models are available through Amazon.in. You can also buy the Note 12 trio through Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Studio, and Mi Preferred partners.Redmi Note 12 • Redmi Note 12 Pro • Redmi Note 12 Pro+The Redmi Note 12 has a base price of INR17,999 ($220/€205), whereas the Note 12 Pro and Note 12 Pro+ start at INR24,999 ($305/€285) and INR29,999 ($370/€340), respectively. You can check the table...


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It's official: Samsung Galaxy S23 Unpacked event is happening on February 1
Last week, Samsung Colombia accidentally confirmed the Galaxy S23's launch date as it set up an event page on its website for the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1, 2023. That page was later deleted, but the Korean conglomerate today sent out invites for its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event on February 1, which will begin at 6PM UTC.The Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event will be held in San Francisco, which will be the first in-person Unpacked event in three years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It will also be streamed live on Samsung's official website and YouTube channel for those who couldn't...


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Microsoft's Surface Duo 3 will have a foldable screen
To say that Microsoft misread the market with its Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 devices would be a definite understatement. Just as devices with folding screens have started to become prevalent, Microsoft went a totally different way by betting on the fact that people would rather have dual flat displays instead.Let's just say it outright: this did not work out. Phones with foldable screens are seeing sales grow year after year, while the Surface Duo devices barely sold any units. So Microsoft is finally ready to change its strategy, according to a new report from "sources who are...


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Apple to use own wireless chips for iPhones in 2025
Perhaps you've heard about Apple's plans to design its own cellular chip, which is rumored to debut in late 2024 or early 2025, but the latest rumor also includes the wireless chip responsible for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections. As of now, Apple is using Qualcomm's cellular chips and Broadcom's wireless ones.A tipster familiar with the matter claims that Apple's first in-house wireless chip will launch with iPhones in 2025 and the company considers combining the cellular chip with the wireless one. This would ultimately save on production costs, improve power draw and take up less...


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Samsung Galaxy A34 and A54 leak in official renders ahead of launch
While much of the attention thrown on Samsung in the past couple of months revolves around the upcoming Galaxy S23 flagships, Evan Blass shared official-looking renders of two unreleased Samsung Galaxy A-series phones. Based on a few hints, these should be the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 - two of Samsung’s key phones heading into 2023 which should launch on January 18 in India. Both phones were featured in previous leaks so we have a solid idea on what to expect.Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 renders Galaxy A34 should bring nearly identical specs to its predecessor with a...


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Xiaomi confirms MWC 2023 attendance, but no 13 Ultra launch
Xiaomi is sending out invitations to reporters that want to tour its booth at MWC 2023. The company writes “we'll share our vision for 2023 and onward, and how we plan to innovate and better connect people”. While we’d love to hear Xiaomi’s strategy for this year, there isn’t even a hint of a Xiaomi 13 Ultra announcement.If we’re reading this right, this will be an opportunity for some hands on time with Xiaomi’s new smartphones, smart home devices and other gadgets for those who haven’t yet been able to see the new models in person.Xiaomi invites the press to tour its MWC 2023...


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Windows ends support for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 is getting the axe too
More than a decade ago, Microsoft announced Windows 7 and it has been one of the most popular revisions of the OS ever. In fact, many skipped Windows 8 and 8.1 and moved to Windows 10 directly. Those that stayed behind should know that today marks the end of the road for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.Back in January 2020, Windows 7 stopped receiving feature updates and Microsoft offered extended 3-year security support for an additional fee. This was crucial for many businesses that couldn't make an easy transition to the newer OS. But today, Microsoft pulls the plug on the security...


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The Elec: All iPhone 15 models will bring Dynamic Island, iPhone 16 Pro to debut UD Face ID
According to a new report from The Elec, Apple is preparing to expand the Dynamic Island pill-shaped cutout from the iPhone 14 Pro series to all iPhone 15 models including the non-Pro iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. The new publication sites that Apple has already made orders to its component suppliers including Samsung Display which in turn ordered equipment worth KRW 24.1 billion ($19.3 million) from fellow South Korean company Philoptics. The order is reportedly for etching equipment used for the production of Dynamic Island displays.Samsung Display is expected to contract more companies in...


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Oppo Watch 3 WeChat edition debuts in China
The Oppo Watch 3 series was released back in August, but it didn't support contactless payments and since the Watch 3 and 3 Pro. That's why Oppo has just released the Watch 3 WeChat edition to fix that.And it appears that the Oppo Watch 3 WeChat version is just a refreshed Watch 3 Pro with an NFC chip. And obviously with WeChat payments enabled. In addition, the Oppo highlights the ability to send voice replies via the mic or text replies using the keyboard. You can even view pictures and send preset quick replies. However, we doubt that all of these functionalities are actually...


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Huawei P60 and P60 Pro rumored to launch in March with better cameras, screens and batteries
The Huawei P50 series is over a year old – the phones were released in August 2021 – but the company has not given up on a new P-series flagship. According to new leaks the Huawei P60 and P60 Pro will launch in March this year and will bring improved cameras, better screens and biger batteries.The Huawei P60 Pro will allegedly have a 6.6” 120Hz OLED display, its resolution will be 1,440 x 3,200px, compared to 1,228 x 2,700px on the P50 Pro. It will use high frequency PWM dimming (1,920Hz). The panel will be sourced from BOE and there will be a 32MP selfie camera punched into it.The...


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First Samsung Galaxy S23 teaser videos hit the web
A few days ago Samsung accidentally confirmed the February 1 date for the Galaxy unpacked event that will introduce the S23 series to the world and now it seems that the division in China has already posted a couple of teaser videos for the new flagships.Like the invitation image, the main visual element in these videos are three camera lenses. The first video talks of “megapixels that’ll make you say wooow”, so this is a teaser for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which is expected to upgrade to a 200MP main camera.pic.twitter.com/cvF9lDSGGP— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 10, 2023...


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