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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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The Honor Magic6 Lite is now available in Europe and we have one in the office for review.For the €400 price, the 8/256GB phone ships with a USB cable, though Honor is generous enough to sell you a 66W SuperCharge adapter at check out for just €1 - down from €30. You also get the Earbuds X5 and Honor's screen protection (1 replacement in the first 12 months) for free, further sweetening the deal.The Honor Magic6 Lite is a similar phone to the Magic5 Lite but it adds a higher-res main camera - 108MP vs 64MP - a bigger battery - 5,300mAh vs 5,100mAh - and a bigger, higher-res...


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Deal: Xiaomi's Redmi Note 13 series arrives in Germany
Last week marked the international debut of the Redmi Note 13 series and are now available in Germany.The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ flexes a 200MP main camera (1/1.4” sensor) with OIS and a basic 8MP ultra wide. It has a 6.67” 1220p display, a 120Hz AMOLED panel with 12-bit colors and Dolby Vision. The phone is powered by the Dimensity 7200 Ultra and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging (wired only). Amazon paired it with a free Redmi Watch 4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 8/256GB €100...


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Weekly poll: will you buy an Honor Magic V2 now that it has arrived in Europe?
It has been half a year since the Honor Magic V2 was released in China, but at long last the phone has arrived in Europe with an event on Friday. Honor tried to get to the European launch faster than it did with the Magic Vs, however, it actually ended up being slower (the Vs was unveiled in China in November 2022 and got to Europe in February 2023). Better late than never, we guess.The Honor Magic V2 is well liked by our team. You only need to look at the dimensions to understand why – it measures 156.7 x 74.1 x 9.9mm and 231g when closed. For comparison, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is 162.3 x...


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Weekly poll results: Galaxy S24 Ultra is great but pricey, S24+ attracts owners of older S+ phones
Which phone is the shining star of the Galaxy S series? Last week’s poll shows that it’s still the Ultra, but plus model is gaining ground – especially when it comes to people looking to upgrade from an older model.Galaxy S24 • Galaxy S24+ • Galaxy S24 UltraThe Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a moderate upgrade over the S23 Ultra, itself not a huge improvement over the S22 Ultra. So, when it comes to the S24 Ultra (and the vanilla S24, which we will look at in a minute), around 15% are sticking with their current Galaxy S phone. Around as many are looking at other flagships...


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nubia Z60 Ultra battery life test
We're done testing the battery life of the nubia Z60 Ultra. It scored a solid 16 hours in our active use score, which breaks down in 30 hours of calls, 13 hours of browsing, nearly 21 hours of video playback, and nearly 11 hours of gaming.The gaming number is among the most impressive we've seen, only really bested by the Z60 Ultra's stablemate nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, another Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone, but one with nearly 10% more battery at 6,500mAh.The nubia Z60 Ultra did well in the web browsing too, although it didn't top the charts there. Its 13 hours are more than the vivo X100...


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Infinix Smart 8 Pro unveiled with a 50MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery
Infinix introduced the Smart 8 last year in some markets, but the one launched in India a couple of weeks ago came with the Helio G36 SoC, 50MP camera, and XOS 13 based on Android 13 Go. Now, the brand has announced the Smart 8 Pro, which isn't a new smartphone but the Indian Smart 8.That means the Infinix Smart 8 Pro comes with the Helio G36 SoC, a 6.6" 90Hz HD+ LCD with Dynamic Island-like Magic Ring, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging. The smartphone also runs Android 13 Go-based XOS 13, and it has a feature that lets you call people on WhatsApp without adding their numbers....


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Fossil is exiting the smartwatch business
Fossil announced the Wear OS-running Gen 6 smartwatch lineup back in August 2021. The company unveiled some Wellness Edition watches later but kept everyone waiting for the Gen 7, which we now learn is never coming since Fossil has confirmed it's leaving the smartwatch business.“As the smartwatch landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years, we have made the strategic decision to exit the smartwatch business. Fossil Group is redirecting resources to support our core strength and the core segments of our business that continue to provide strong growth opportunities for us:...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 in for review
The Samsung Galaxy S24 unveiled last week has landed at our office for review. We've got the Amber Yellow color, but regardless of which color you go for, the retail package remains the same - it includes a charging cable, a SIM ejector tool and some paperwork, and that's it. If you want a protective case or a power adapter, you'll have to shell out more money.The Samsung Galaxy S24's US, Canadian, and Chinese models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the European version we have here has the Exynos 2400 SoC at the helm. The smartphone runs Android 14-based One UI 6.1...


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OnePlus 12 and 12R launch in India, the Redmi Note 13 series is already here
The OnePlus 12 and 12R are almost here – shipments in India will start on February 6. The flagship model combines the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a 6.82” QHD+ 10-bit 120Hz LTPO display and a fairly powerful camera system (50MP main, 64MP 3x tele and 48MP ultra wide). The 5,400mAh battery showed solid endurance (though it doesn’t last long when gaming), plus it’s super fast to charge back up either over a wire (100W) or wirelessly (50W). OnePlus 12 (pre-booking) pre-book for ₹2,000coming on Jarnuary 29 (Amazon) ₹2,000...


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Honor V Purse review
There’s a clear divide when it comes to folding phones with the more compact flip models often marketed as trendy fashion accessories while the larger book-style foldables are aimed at power users who need space for multi-tasking on the go. Honor decided to try and fuse both style and productivity with its V Purse and we finally got to spend some time with the device to see how it fares in the day-to-day.Honor CEO George Zhao described the V Purse as a “phy-digital fashion statement” back at its unveiling - a digital purse with interchangeable straps that also happens to be a large...


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The latest supply chain survey from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple is not so optimistic about its iPhone shipments in 2024. So much so that Apple has lowered its upstream of semiconductor components with suppliers by up to 15%. According to Kuo, Apple will see a 10-15% decline in shipments for its iPhone 15 and upcoming iPhone 16 series compared to shipments numbers for 2023. Apple is also facing slumping sales in China, where weekly shipments have been declining by 30-40% on a yearly basis. Kuo also states that foldable phones and generative AI features are key selling...


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Samsung posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and the calendar 2023, and the results are disappointing, to put it mildly. Total sales fell down on a yearly basis for a second year in a row, and this time, the decline was 14%. Operating profit for the whole of 2023 was just KRW 6.57 trillion ($5 billion) – nearly seven times less than the KRW 43.38 trillion ($32.58 billion) posted in 2022. The company said that Q4 revenue and profit increased, compared with the previous three-month period, mostly due to improved performance and higher prices of memory, as well as the...


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Tecno has launched the Spark 20 in India. It comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration priced at INR10,499 ($125/€115) with three color options - Neon Gold, Cyber White, and Magic Skin Blue. The Spark 20 will go on sale in India starting February 2 through Amazon.in. The Tecno Spark 20 is powered by the Helio G85 SoC and runs Android 13-based HiOS 13 out of the box. It's built around a 6.56" 90Hz HD+ LCD and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support. The Tecno Spark 20 features three cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter on the front and a 50MP primary camera on the rear, joined...


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Samsung's Galaxy S24, the 'vanilla' model as the saying goes, has been disassembled on video by YouTube channel PBKreviews. It follows in the footsteps of the top of the line S24 Ultra, which got the same treatment last week. The S24, as it turns out, also has a larger copper vapor chamber than its predecessor - almost double the size, in fact - just like the S24 Ultra. This is a theme with 2024 flagship S-series Samsungs, it seems. Throughout the teardown, we're shown all of the different parts that have been removed, one by one. To get into the phone, the back plate can be pried...


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Xiaomi is king of the smartband space with the Mi Smart Band series, and Samsung wants to take some of its pie. At least in theory, as the oft-leaked Galaxy Fit3 is still not official. While we've heard rumors about it in 2022, things started to pick up last November, so hopefully this means the launch is near, rather than far. Today the Galaxy Fit3 has been leaked yet again, this time by Samsung itself - someone posted these images by accident, ahead of schedule, to a regional Samsung website. The Fit2 was launched in 2020, and so the Fit3 is way overdue. It will thankfully have...


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Samsung launched the Galaxy F14 5G and the Galaxy M14 5G last March, and now, intriguingly, it's set to add 4G-only versions for both. The Galaxy M14 4G has a support page live at Samsung India, and both it and the Galaxy F14 4G's manuals have been found as well. It's important to note that these are most likely going to be the exact same device, sold under different names at different retailers. That is, in fact, the case with the Galaxy F14 5G and Galaxy M14 5G - the only difference being the former opting out of the latter's depth sensor on the rear. Samsung Galaxy M14 4G listed on...


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Samsung's official shipping date for the Galaxy S24 Ultra is today, even though we've seen it become available a bit early in some places. So now that you can just go and grab one from a store without the need to pre-order, you may be wondering how that titanium build holds up - the new Gorilla Armor too. Thankfully, Zack over at JerryRigEverything has just the video for you, making the S24 Ultra undergo his traditional 'durability test' which involves scratches, burns, and of course - the bend test. Let's grab some popcorn and watch it together. In case you couldn't watch for...


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One of the issues people have constantly had with Samsung's Flip line of foldable smartphones is battery life, owing to the rather small cells fitted into all of them - the Galaxy Z Flip5 launched last summer has to make do with just 3,700 mAh, for example. Samsung seems to have been listening, and will increase the capacity for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6, expected to become official at the middle of this year. According to a new report, the next Flip will reach 4,000 mAh. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 That's still less than Oppo's Find N3 Flip which features a 4,300 mAh battery, but...


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One UI 6.0 has already arrived as the Android 14 update to many Samsung devices out there. The latest One UI 6.1 debuted on the Galaxy S24 generation, but Samsung has already confirmed that it will be coming as an upgrade to other Galaxy devices as well. The Galaxy AI part of it is probably the most intriguing part. Before we dive into the juicy AI bits, let's review some of the UI basics of One UI 6.1 since there are changes to discuss. Lock screen and Always On Display While the Lock screen hasn't changed all that much, the optional Always on display has and is now much more...


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Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is a video game by Hideo Kojima about a courier tasked with delivering supplies in a desolate post-apocalyptic world. The eerily beautiful game has been available on PlayStation and PC for some time, and starting today, it is also available for devices with Apple silicon - iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The Director’s Cut version was announced for Apple devices back at WWDC 2023 and was demoed on an iPhone 15 Pro during the phone’s launch in September. Now, it can be played on an iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad with M1 or later (that’s the...


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The Galaxy S24 generation has been breaking pre-order records left and right. Almost 1.2 million devices were pre-sold in the first week in Korea, surpassing the 1.2 million of the S23 generation. In India, 250,000 pre-bookings were ranked up in just three days while the same number was secured over three weeks for the S23 family.While we are sure that more countries could report similarly strong sales figures for S24 devices, we can now at least confidently add the Netherlands to the list. Apparently, the S24 family sees a 50% increase in pre-orders compared to the S23 within the...


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The iQOO Neo9 Pro launching in India on February 22 will be up for pre-orders in the country starting February 8 through iQOO's official Indian website and Amazon.in.Customers can pre-book the iQOO Neo9 Pro by paying a refundable amount of INR1,000 ($12/€11), which will get them an additional one-year warranty and exclusive offers that will be announced on launch day.Excitement levels are off the charts for our upcoming #iQOONeo9Pro! ????Now you can pre-book your #iQOONeo9Pro starting from 8th Feb! Pre-book stocks are limited and available @amazonIN & https://t.co/ZK4Krrd1DS.Know More -...


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Apple's first "spatial computer" became available earlier today, following a very successful pre-order campaign (for a niche expensive product like this one). The Vision Pro headset starts at $3,499 and is currently only for sale in the US.Apple has today outed its second video ad for the Vision Pro (the first one went out a few days ago), here it is:At the same time, Apple's created a bunch of videos meant to help you figure out how to use the headset. Let's start with attaching the power cable and turning on the Vision Pro.Next up, let's see how to set up the Zeiss...


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