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Earlier today OnePlus confirmed that its first-ever tablet will be unveiled at its February 7 event. The company even shared a teaser image, though that only offers a clear look at the OnePlus 11 and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, which already launched in China (the event on the 7th is for their global launch). The tablet itself remained shrouded in mystery.“Remained”, past tense. As usual leakster OnLeaks has 3D renders ready before official images have been shared. Have a gander at the OnePlus Pad:OnePlus Pad (speculative renders)Weird, isn’t it – how many tablets can you...


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ZTE Blade V40 shows its face, specs revealed
ZTE has yet another V40 device up its sleeve and it's the Blade V40, that surfaced in Bangladesh. The phone was handled in the wild and its key specs were confirmed.The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a decidedly entry level affair. It has a 12nm Unisoc T616 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 128GB built-in storage. The Blade V40 runs Android 12 with MyOS 12 on top.The ZTE Blade V40 DesignThere are three cameras on the back, a 50MP main shooter, and likely depth and or macro auxiliaries. The battery capacity is 4,500mAh, but we have no info on its charging speed. We expect the display to be...


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IDC: Smartphone market sees unprecedented 18.3% decline during 2022's last quarter
The IDC Smartphone Tracker reported a pretty subpar record of worldwide smartphone shipments for Q4 2022 as the market contracted by 18.3% to 300.3 million shipments. All five major brands faced double-digit declines on the yearly basis compared to Q4 2021 and the total figure represents the largest quarterly decline.The big Q4 decline in shipments contributed to the yearly contraction of 11.3% compared to 2021 figures. A grand total of 1.21 billion smartphones were shipped in 2022 compared to 1.36 billion in 2021. Company Q4 2022 shipments (million) Q4 2022...


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Corning confirms that the Galaxy S23 series will pioneer Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Samsung had dibs on the original Gorilla Glass Victus, then the Galaxy S22 series was the first to introduce the improved Victus+ and now history is about to repeat itself. The upcoming Galaxy S23 models will be the first to feature the new Gorilla Glass Victus 2.Version 2 is focused on surviving drops, including falls on very rough surfaces like concrete from up to 1m (hip height) or up to 2m (head height) if it falls on asphalt. This improved drop resistance didn’t come at the cost of scratch resistance, however.GG Victus 2 has an environmentalist streak as it contains an average of...


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Samsung's new Odyssey Neo G7 is a flat 43" gaming monitor and smart TV
Samsung has released a series of enormous gaming monitors under the Odyssey brand – like the 55” 16:9 Ark or the bonkers 57” 32:9 Neo G9. These are curved monitors, however, while some users prefer flat. The new Odyssey Neo G7 (model name: G70NC) is for them.This is a 43” display with 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160px, 16:9). The Odyssey displays are large enough to be used as TVs – in fact, they are Tizen smart TVs – and a flat display works better for that. The other models use tight curvatures optimized for use at a desk rather than watching them from the couch.144Hz refresh...


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TCL Ion X with removable battery launches on Metro in the US
Almost all smartphones come with non-removable batteries these days, but TCL is ready to provide the exception called Ion X. If you live in the US, you are able to purchase it for $119 from Metro starting today. It can also be free if you open a new line or migrate your number.The TCL Ion X packs a 3,000 mAh removable battery, allowing you to swap it out with a new one if it degrades over time. You can also carry a spare battery for instant top-ups. A removable battery is still the fastest way to have a phone with a fully charged battery after all.In addition to a removable...


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OnePlus Pad confirmed ahead of February 7 event
Following up on yesterday’s news about the long-rumored OnePlus Pad potentially launching on February 7 at the OnePlus 11 global launch we now have proof that the tablet will indeed be presented at the event. OnePlus India has a teaser poster for some of the devices expected to be on stage including the OnePlus 11, Buds Pro 2 earbuds and the rumored OnePlus Pad.OnePlus Pad (bottom) alongside OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2This is the first official teaser for the tablet which has been rumored since 2021. There’s no specs information about the device at the moment though it wouldn’t be...


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Samsung Galaxy A54 battery capacity and charging speed revealed by FCC
Samsung's Galaxy A54 is just around the corner and the phone was just certified by the FCC. The listing, published by the US regulator, revealed that an SM-A546E will have a battery with a minimal capacity of 4,905 mAh and support 25W fast charging.Samsung Galaxy A54 rendersThe Samsung Galaxy A54 is likely to have at least 5,000 mAh capacity, although previous rumors suggested a slight increase to 5,100 mAh. The FCC filing revealed it could be charged with a Samsung EP-TA800 adapter, which is a 25W Power Delivery USB-C charger, but we doubt it will ship in the retail...


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Samsung.com reveals Galaxy S23 series pre-order period and perks
Current expectations are that Samsung will raise the prices of the Galaxy S23 series in Europe (compared to last year's S22 models). The company is also preparing to soften the blow with the usual discounts. It turns out that someone updated the fine print on the Samsung UK Business portal with details on the S23 pre-order, even though the page is still showing the current S22 phones.Again, this is the business portal, so the 10% off from #4 probably doesn’t apply to you. There could be similar discounts for individuals, though.#6 is where it gets interesting – the Galaxy S23 series...


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Oppo Reno8 T officially launching on February 8
Oppo revealed the Reno8 T series is coming soon, and today we have the official launch date. The new midranger is launching on February 8 in the Philippines, and according to the official poster, the Pacific country is getting it in two colors - Black and Leather Orange.Oppo is expected to launch the Reno8 T with 5G and the Snapdragon 695 chipset, but some markets will be getting an LTE version with a Helio G99 chipset. One of the phones is coming with a 108MP camera, and by the looks of it, the Philippines are getting the other one, which is said to be the 4G option.Oppo...


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Coca-Cola Phone leaks, but its maker is a mystery
In what might be the latest addition to the “weird phones from unexpected brands” list, Coca-Cola appears to be readying a new partnership with an established smartphone maker. A render for the Cola phone has spread online revealing a dual camera setup and the iconic fizzy drink company logo and red color.Cola phone render There’s an actual Colaphone Global Twitter account which follows a total of 8 other accounts that are all smartphone brands. One of the rumored possibilities is that the Cola phone will be a rebranded Realme 10 series device with a strong chance of it being the...


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Infinix brings Note 12i to India, sales begin on January 30
Infinix announced the Note 12i 2022 over three months ago, and the phone finally reached India, one of the company’s major markets. The phone is up on Flipkart and will be on sale starting Monday, January 30.The Infinix Note 12i comes with a 6.7” AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, while the fingerprint scanner is on the side, embedded in the power key. India is getting just one memory option - 4/64 GB but at least there is a dedicated micro SD slot for adding more storage.The key selling points Infinix uses for the Note 12i are the 50MP main camera and the 5,000 mAh battery with 33W...


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Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in the US
The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update released for the international Galaxy Z Fold2 two months ago and the unlocked units in the US last month is now rolling out for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold2 in the US.The update is seeding for the Galaxy Z Fold2 units locked to T-Mobile and Sprint's networks in the US, and the rollout could expand to devices on other carriers soon.If you own a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 locked to T-Mobile or Sprint's network, you'll receive One UI 5.0 with firmware version F916USQU2IVK5. It comes with the usual One UI 5.0 goodies and the November 2022...


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iOS 17 details leak, don't expect many visual changes, just a focus on stability and efficiency
Apple's just pushed out iOS 16.3, the latest version of iOS 16, which itself was introduced back in June of last year and released in the fall with the iPhone 14 family. This year, iOS 17 will be released along with the iPhone 15 series, most likely in September, and today a new report is already talking about it.According to this source, who has been reliable on occasion in the past when it comes to Apple-related things, iOS 17 will not introduce any huge visual overhauls. In fact, you should pretty much expect it to look identical to iOS 16. Instead, the focus with the upcoming release...


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Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 13 models in Europe
Apple has now started selling refurbished iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max models in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It's the first time these specific handsets are available in these countries through Apple's online store as part of its Certified Refurbished program.What you're getting with this program are devices that all come with a new battery, a new outer shell, genuine Apple part replacements (if necessary), a thorough cleaning, the original OS or a more recent version preinstalled, and a special box with all accessories and cables. The company also performs...


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Google will allow third-party billing services for apps and games on the Play Store in India
Last year the Competition Commission of India (CCI) slapped Google with a fine for restricting third-party payment services and was investigating the company for other anti-competitive behavior too. After Google's recent plea to the Supreme Court to block CCI’s orders was rejected, the company has to change its agreements with phone makers and loosen the rules for users.Starting next month Android users in India will be able to use third-party billing services for apps and games. They will also be able to choose a different default search engine using a choice screen during setup. These...


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Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch4 update brings camera zoom controls and more
Samsung is seeding a new firmware update to its Galaxy Watch4 which brings camera zoom controls, a new device diagnostic tool and other stability fixes. The update bears the R860XXU1GWA3 build number and is just under 330MB in size.Galaxy Watch4 R860XXU1GWA3 update changelogThe big new feature is the zoom toggle within the Camera Controller app on the watch. The feature only works with supported flagship Samsung smartphones ranging from the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip or newer. There are two options to control zoom levels - via the rotating bezel or through pinch to zoom on the...


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8K and 4K videos from the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra posted on the web
Edwards Urbina has been snapping photos with a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra days before the new flagship has been officially unveiled. Now he has moved on to showing off the phone’s improved video capabilities.Here is a 4K 60fps sample uploaded to YouTube:Unfortunately, this is the only one uploaded so far. Urbina has posted more videos on Twitter, but the social network doesn’t handle high resolution video so well.Still, here is an 8K video sample recorded with the main 200MP camera (based on the new ISOCELL HP2 sensor). It has been compressed far too much to talk about image...


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SK hynix unveils LPDDR5T RAM, 13% faster than LPDDR5X
SK hynix unveiled the “world’s fastest mobile DRAM”, which it calls LPDDR5T. The “T” stands for “Turbo” as the new RAM chips are 13% faster than the LPDDR5X RAM that has recently started appearing on premium devices.LPDDR5T runs at 9.6Gbps compared to 8.5Gbps for 5X and 6.4Gbps for the original LPDDR5. At this speed the new RAM can go through 77GB worth of data in one second.Note that 5T is not a new generation of DRAM but rather an enhancement of 5X. The chips are based on the 1Anm process, the fourth generation of the 10nm node and use the HKMG (High-K Metal Gate) process that...


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Poco India officially confirms cricketer Hardik Pandya as brand ambassador, X5 Pro's India launch date surfaces
Popular Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was spotted using an unreleased Poco X series smartphone last week, and it was unclear whether it was just a product placement or Pandya would be seen in Poco's future X series ad campaigns. Well, we now know it is the latter since Poco's Indian branch today announced the all-around cricketer as its brand ambassador.In a press note sent to the media, Poco said that as a brand, it "focuses on challenging the status quo and representing every individual who is looking to pursue perfection and greater alternatives to the mainstream" and thus saw Pandya...


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January is an interesting time in the smartphone world – the first next-gen flagships are just starting to hit the market, others are yet to come. And with their replacements months (or even weeks) away, older flagship and premium phones are about as cheap as they are going to get while still being somewhat current.We have picked out deals from several regions, and included some tablet, smartwatch and headset offers too. Use the links below to jump to your region: Germany The UK USA India GermanyThe Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will probably never see a...


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Samsung's Galaxy S23 Unpacked - what to expect
Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2023 is nearly upon us and despite the myriad of leaks that have taken most of the curiosity away from us, it's still one of the most important events the year. So let's summarize all of the leaks to get a better idea of what we expect.Galaxy S23 seriesWe'll see the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with the S23 and S23+, and likely some new laptops. It's very unlikely we'll see new tablets, and extremely unlikely for any smartwatch and headphone announcements.The Galaxy S23 Ultra will carry on the design of its predecessor, but it will come in...


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Weekly poll: are Motorola's new mid-range and entry level phones hot or not?
Motorola unveiled five new mid-range and entry level smartphones earlier this week – the Moto G73 and G53, the Moto G23, G13 and E13. The two higher end G-series models now flaunt 5G connectivity (which the G72 and G52 lacked), the other three stick to 4G.Moto G73 • Moto G53 • Moto G23 • Moto G13 • Moto E13Before we dive into the details for each phone, here are the prices for the new models, so that you have context when looking at what features each phone offers: Moto G73 (8/256GB) - €300 Moto G53 (4/128GB) - €250 Moto G23 (4/64GB) - €230 Moto G13...


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Weekly poll results: Wired charging needs to be super fast, wireless not so much
After we posted last week’s poll about smartphone charging speeds, we kept an eye on it. After a few hours the 15-30 minutes and 30-45 minutes options were evenly matched, both outpacing the other answers in the poll. But then things started to turn.In a surprising result the poll ended with the 15 minutes or less option on top and by quite a margin too. People have really warmed up to fast charging. The 15-30 and 30-45 minute answers are still evenly matched, but they fell well behind the super fast option.As usual there were concerns about the negative effects on battery longevity...


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Flashback: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite punched above its weight
By early 2020 the Galaxy S10 series was preparing to retire. A year earlier it had introduced the world’s first 5G phone and brought the surprisingly popular S10e model along with the usual S10 vanilla and plus phones. But there was just enough time for one last hurrah before the S20 series launched in February.The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite was announced in early February 2020 and went on sale a month later, just days before the official introduction of the S20 models. In some ways it was a prototype for the Galaxy S20 FE – it used older but still premium hardware and it cost less than the...


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Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4 are receiving Android 13-based MIUI 14
Xiaomi has released Android 13-based MIUI 14 stable update for the Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4. The update for the 11T comes with firmware version MIUI 14.0.3.0 TKWMIXM, whereas the update for Poco F4 has firmware MIUI 14.2.0 TLMEUXM. Both require a download of about 3.5GB.However, the MIUI 14 rollout is currently exclusive to users enrolled in the Mi Pilot program. And while the update is seeding for the 11T globally, its rollout for the Poco F4 is limited to Europe.MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 11T • MIUI 14 for Poco F4The update comes with the December 2022 Android security patch and the...


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Coca-Cola Phone could be a special edition Realme 10 Pro
We've been hearing about a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone for the past few days, which was expected to be a special edition Realme 10 or 10 Pro given its resemblance to these smartphones and Realme teasing a collaboration with Coca-Cola. Now a tweet by Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth suggests the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name) will be a special edition Realme 10 Pro.Sheth posted a photo (attached below) of the Realme 10 Pro's Hyperspace Gold version with a reflection of a Coca-Cola can on its rear panel, suggesting the Coca-Cola Phone will be a special edition Realme 10...


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Oppo Reno8 T 4G Sunset Orange model poses for the camera, revealing key specs
Oppo will launch the Reno8 T 4G in the Philippines on February 8, and we already know what it looks like since Oppo has listed it on its online store. The company hasn't divulged the Reno8 T 4G's specs, but rumors claimed it will be powered by the Helio G99 SoC. We can confirm that Reno8 T 4G will have the Helio G99 chip at the helm, thanks to live images of the smartphone we received from an anonymous tipster.We received three pictures, one of which shows us the "About device" screen of the Reno8 T 4G (CPH2481), displaying the smartphone's specs: Helio G99 SoC, 6.43" screen, and Android...


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OnePlus 11R confirmed to have Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 at the helm
OnePlus is having a big event on February 7, where it will launch the OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 for the global markets in addition to unveiling new products. One of them is the OnePlus 11R which is officially confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC at the helm.The next generation of power is here. It's time to get ready for a new way to experience the #ShapeofPower with the all-new #OnePlus11R 5G.— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 27, 2023 OnePlus hasn't divulged any other specs of the OnePlus 11R yet, but rumors claim the smartphone will come with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB...


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Oppo Reno8 T price revealed before February 8 announcement
Oppo's Reno8 T has been leaking a lot in the past few weeks, and yesterday we finally found out when its announcement is going to be held: on February 8, at least for the Philippines.Now, also from the Philippines, we have the price of the upcoming device to talk about, as it's been revealed by a Facebook ad for a brick-and-mortar physical store in Quezon City.According to the listing, which shows multiple Reno8 T boxes ready to be sold to customers, the phone will be priced at PHP 18,999, which currently equates to $348 and €320, respectively.Due to the lack of visible 5G...


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Google Store, Hotels, Flights and other services will show more accurate info in the EU
EU’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPCN) has been in talks with Google since 2021 to make certain online services more transparent and to make them better aligned with the Union’s geo-blocking regulations.The Google Play Store lets you browse versions intended for different countries within the EU - something you may not have known (here’s how). Google has agreed to make this option more visible to users. Google allows you to change your country of residence once a year, but some of the restrictions that apply infringe on the geo-blocking regulations, according to the...


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Here are the Samsung Galaxy S23 series' Indian prices
It appears we can add the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra prices for India to those for Germany, Europe, and the US.The prices aren't official just yet, mind, but it's always nice to have an idea. The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ start at 8/128GB and are INR 79,999 and INR89,999, respectively. The Galaxy S23 Ultra's starting configuration of 8/256GB is INR114,999.The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are more expensive than their predecessors, while the Galaxy S23+'s starting price is actually a bit lower. The Galaxy S23 is INR7,000 more, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra...


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Promo images feature a new "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy" logo
Samsung and Qualcomm have struck a deal and the upcoming Galaxy S23 series will use an exclusive chipset whose official name will be “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy”. That’s quite a mouthful, isn’t it? Don’t worry, Samsung has prepared a more concise way to remind people of the bespoke chipset powering its new flagships.The modified Snapdragon logo includes Galaxy brandingThe modified Snapdragon logo will be used in relevant promo images. Speaking of, some promo images have already leaked justdays ahead of the official unveiling on February 1. Be prepared...


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Realme teases Coca-Cola Phone
A couple of days ago, we saw the render of a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone, but there was no confirmation about its maker since the phone had no logo of any smartphone brand. However, given its resemblance to the Realme 10/10 Pro, it was reasonable to expect that the Cola Phone would be a special edition of one of these Realme smartphones. And that's what will likely happen since Realme today posted a short clip on Twitter hinting at its collaboration with Coca-Cola.Leaked image of the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name)Realme posted a video clip on Twitter having the text...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 series German pricing leaks
Just a few days ago we got some detailed pricing info for the Galaxy S23 series in Germany and Spain, WinFuture is here with some more finalized sums for the German market.Based on the latest info, the entry-level Galaxy S23 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will start at €949 while the 256GB S23 model will go for €1,009. These sums are €10 less than the alleged Spanish pricing.Galaxy S23+ will start at €1,199 in its 8/256GB trim while the 8/512GB model will go for €1,319. The 8/256GB Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at €1,399 while the 12/512GB model will go for €1,579. ...


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Google brings locking Incognito tabs on Chrome for Android
Google shared some tips on staying safe on Chrome for Data Privacy Day, which is tomorrow, January 28. It also revealed Chrome for Android is getting a new feature, allowing you to lock Incognito tabs when you leave the app.A new privacy setting lets you unlock these tabs with a screen lock, be it with biometric info, PIN or pattern.Chrome for Android screenshotsThe feature is pretty straightforward. When Chrome is opened, and you want to use the Incognito tabs after the phone was locked, there will be a prompt on the screen to use your preferred screen unlock method and...


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Images of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, Book3 Pro, and Book3 Pro 360 laptops surface
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book3 series of laptops will arrive alongside the Galaxy S23 series at the company's February 1 Unpacked event, and it's shaping to be an equally exciting lineup.Now we can add some finishing touches thanks to these leaked high-quality renders. They're of the Galaxy Book3 360, the Galaxy Book3 Pro, and the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. We still don't have high-quality images of the range-topping Galaxy Book3 Ultra.All three models will have 2880x1800px (16:10) Super AMOLED touchscreen displays, backlit keyboards, Intel's 13th-gen processors, allowing for two...


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Apple reportedly halts in-house Wi-Fi chip project
Apple is in a battle to reduce its reliance on third-party suppliers by taking component manufacturing in-house. Just as it did with its A-series mobile chipsets and M-series SoCs, Cupertino is rumored to bring wireless chips, 5G modems and even display production for its iPhones, Apple Watches and Macs in-house.The latest semiconductor survey from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will backtrack on its Wi-Fi chip development and will continue to rely on Broadcom as its key supplier. Apple is devoting most of its IC design resources to its chipset development. Kuo also mentions that...


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Japan and Netherlands are joining the US in chip restrictions on China
Japan and the Netherlands will join the United States in imposing chip bans on China, Bloomberg reports. The goal is to “undercut Beijing’s ambition to build its own domestic chip capabilities”, according to the outlet's sources.The Dutch company ASML Holding HV will be prevented from transferring deep ultraviolet lithography machines used for chip manufacturing, and similar restrictions will be imposed on the Japanese Nikon Corp.The joint effort is an expansion on US President Joe Biden’s policy to limit China’s ability to manufacture and develop its own semiconductors, used for...


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Here's our first official look at the OnePlus Pad in Halo Green color
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Pad at its February 7 event, where it will also introduce the OnePlus 11R 5G, OnePlus Keyboard, and OnePlus TV 65" Q2 Pro. OnePlus hasn't detailed the OnePlus Pad's specs sheet yet, but the company has shared the slate's image on its Indian website, giving us our first official look at the tablet while also corroborating previously leaked renders.You can see the OnePlus Pad has a selfie camera built into the bezel above the display, and on the rear is a center-aligned camera joined by LED flash, below which is the OnePlus logo. The OnePlus Pad was expected...


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You have probably heard the word “inflation” more often than you would have liked over the last few months. It has affected the prices of many things – and premium goodies like Samsung’s latest flagships are no exception.At least not everywhere. In the US and Canada you can get the Samsung Galaxy S23 for the same dollar amount that you would have paid for an S22 last year. The Galaxy S23+ and S23 Ultra are even better since they cost the same as their predecessors, but Samsung bumped up their base storage from 128GB to 256GB.The rest of the world isn’t nearly as lucky – the three...


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Samsung unveils 14" and 16" Galaxy Book3 Pro, 16" Pro 360 and flagship Book3 Ultra
Samsung's Unpacked event today had more than just the Galaxy S23 series. The company introduced four new laptops in the Galaxy Book3 Pro series, led by a new flagship - the Galaxy Book3 Ultra.Let's start with the latter, which is the first ultra-powerful Samsung laptop since the Odyssey. The Galaxy Book3 Ultra comes in a single 16-inch size, but it's nicely svelte at 16.5mm and 1.79kg.The Galaxy Book3 Ultra packs the most powerful configuration among the Book3 series with a choice of Intel's latest Core i7-13700H or Core i9-13900H 45W processors, up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ arrive with new design, bigger batteries
The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ are the latest refinement of long-running the S-series formula. Yes, refinement – Samsung improved the major hardware and software features, but there are no radical changes.Samsung Galaxy S23The biggest upgrade for this generation is that all S23 phones sold around the world will exclusively use a bespoke Qualcomm chipset, officially known as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (you can hear the cheers coming from Europe). This features higher clock speeds compared to the other 8 Gen 2 chipsets out there. The phones come with several...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is official with 200MP camera and bespoke Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is finally official and it may be the least obvious upgrade in the history of Samsung flagship phones. That's to say that it looks almost identical to the Galaxy S22 Ultra but it actually isn't.The most obvious difference is the color - the Galaxy S23 Ultra ships in three new colors - Green, Lavender, and Cream join the Phantom Black of old.So what's new? Inside the Galaxy S23 Ultra ticks a custom-tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. Samsung went with Qualcomm's latest SoC for its entire Galaxy S23 lineup and you won't get an...


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Garmin Vivomove Trend launched with analog aesthetic and modern smarts
Garmin launched its Vivomove Trend watch which combines the style of a traditional analog watch with the health tracking and notification and NFC features of smartwatches. Garmin Vivomove Trend brings a fiber-reinforced 40 mm polymer casing with a stainless steel bezel. You’ll find traditional analog dials that tell the time but there’s also a monochrome LCD display of 254 x 346-pixel resolution hidden behind.Vivomove Trend can manage notifications from your paired iPhone or Android phone including the option to respond to texts on the latter. You get all the usual health-tracking...


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Realme's new GT Neo5 teaser shows purple LED light on the back
Realme is launching the GT Neo5 with 240W charging on February 9, and it is already gearing up for the event with a series of teasers. An 8-second trailer showcased the camera design, confirming three shooters on a square island, and what appears to be a purple LED light on the side. The brand also shared details about the fast charging. It will involve a GaN adapter and 12A cable, with three separate charge pumps for the 10-cell design. TUV Rheinland certified the battery to be safe, and Realme claimed 30 seconds of charge will be enough for 2 hours of talk time.Also, the...


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Anker admits lack of encryption on Eufy security cameras
Anker got itself in a big debacle over its Eufy security cameras which were caught uploading footage from users’ cameras to the cloud without their consent as uncovered by information security consultant Paul Moore back in November. The bigger problem was that the uploaded user content from Eufy cameras was accessible via media players such as VLC for others to watch. Anker claimed its cameras used end-to-end encryption with all content being stored locally and only sent to devices on the user’s home network.After months of uncertainty, Anker finally admitted that its Eufy cameras...


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Watch the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Book3 series announcement live
Samsung is hosting the first Unpacked event for 2023 today, and we will see the Galaxy S23 flagships get announced. We also expect five new Galaxy Book3 notebooks - vanilla and Pro, each of them with a different variant with a 360-degree hinge, and a top-of-the-line Ultra version.The event begins at 6PM UTC, which is 1PM EST/7PM CET/11:30PM IST. There will be a live stream, which we will add below when the time comes.The Galaxy S23 series will include a vanilla Galaxy S23, a slightly bigger Galaxy S23+, and a Galaxy S23 Ultra with Samsung’s latest 200MP camera. The three were...


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Netflix details how it plans to stop password sharing outside family
Netflix finally revealed details on its plans to stop people from sharing their family plan passwords - a practice that violates its terms of service and hurting its overall revenue.The streaming platform updated its Help Center to say that only accounts within one household will be shareable. To ensure devices are associated with the primary location, Netflix will ask users to connect to the Wi-Fi once every 31 days.The details were gathered by The Streamable, revealing that freeloading users can transfer their profile history into a new account without losing preferences,...


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Honor readying a mid-range phone with SD 6 Gen 1 SoC and big battery
According to the latest rumors on Chinese social media, Honor is working on a mid-range smartphone powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. And if Honor gets it done fast, it could very well be the first handset with this SoC on the market.In addition to the chip, the shared image also mentions curved OLED screen, up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage and a 6,000 mAh battery.Honor is getting ready to announce the Magic5 series and the Magic Vs foldable global rollout at this year's MWC in Barcelona, but this new mid-ranger is likely getting announced elsewhere. According to...


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Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro rumored specs emerge
The Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro revitalized Xiaomi’s tablet range back in 2021. We’ve since seen the Pad 5 Pro 12.4 and a Redmi Pad in 2022 and there seem to be new Xiaomi tablets planned for 2023. Tipster Digital Chat Station is here to fill us in on the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro specs.Both Pad 6 models will bring 11-inch IPS LCD displays with 2880x 1800px resolutions and 120/144Hz refresh rates. The panels will support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Xiaomi Pad 6 will likely use the Snapdragon 870 chipset while the Pad 6 Pro is expected to bring the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with up to 12GB...


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Samsung unveils new “Over The Horizon” ringtone for Galaxy S23 series
Samsung is launching its Galaxy S23 series later today, and sticking with tradition the company introduced a new version of its iconic “Over The Horizon” ringtone, crafted for the new flagships. This year’s edition is developed with Yaeji, an American music artist of Korean descent, to celebrate “positivity and optimism in an evolving world”.The “Over The Horizon” theme gets reimagined with every new Galaxy S series, and it kept its key sounding, adapted to the trending sounds of each year. The sound of Yaeji is recognizable on the electronic dance scene with its unique synths, kicks,...


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Tecno Pop 7 Pro quietly launched
Tecno brought a new phone to its African markets called Pop 7 Pro. Retailers in Nigeria and Uganda already have the phone up for sale, even though the company has seemingly forgotten to officially announce it or even add it to its own website.The Pop 7 Pro is a super affordable phone with a Helio A22 chipset. It is actually already available as Spark Go 2023 in other markets.The Pop 7 Pro sports a 6.6” LCD with 720p resolution and a tall 20:9 ratio. It boots Android 12 with HiOS 12 on top, while the large island on the back hosts a 13MP main camera and a QVGA depth sensor. The...


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Poco X5 has all of its specs leaked, won't be launched in India
Yesterday Poco India officially announced that the Poco X5 Pro will be launching in the country on February 6. Missing from that reveal was any mention of the non-Pro Poco X5, and according to a new leak today, that's for good reason.It turns out that the Poco X5 won't be launching in India alongside its Pro sibling. Instead, we'll see the X5 in Europe. So now the question is - will the X5 Pro be available in Europe too, or just India? There's no answer to this yet, but at the rate the leaks are going we'll surely find out in a few days at most.Exclusive: POCO X5 5G marketing material...


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Spotify had a record 205 million premium subscribers at the end of 2022
Spotify posted its financial report for the final quarter of 2022 and there is some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. It beat expectations and had 205 million paying subscribers at the end of the year, making it the first streaming service to cross the 200 million mark.Its monthly active users (MAU) reached 489 million, this includes the subscribers using the ad-supported tier. For comparison, Spotify had 195 million premium tier subscribers at the end of Q3 last year and 456 million MAU. The addition of 33 million MAU was Spotify’s largest-ever Q4 growth.Now for...


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High-res images of Nothing Ear (2) leak, personalized ANC tipped
We have a better look at the Nothing Ear (2), which first surfaced via renders last year.The images below, courtesy of Steve H. McFly (@OnLeakds) and SmartPrix show Nothing's next high-end buds in detail and come with a bit of information.Nothing Ear (2), image source: OnLeaks and SmartPrixThe Nothing Ear (2), which company CEO Carl Pei has said would come in the second half of 2023, appear to have mostly kept the design. One notable change is the placement of the noise-canceling microphone from the back of the buds to the side. Otherwise, the design of the buds themselves...


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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro teardown shows us the protruding telephoto lens up close
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is one of the more memorable phones in recent memory thanks to its unique retractable telephoto/portrait lens. We’ve wondered how the phone looks on the inside and luckily PBKreviews has us covered with his latest teardown video.The plastic back cover is removed after taking out the SIM tray and applying some heat to the back. Removing a total of 17 screws frees up the cameras and gets us a close-up of the telephoto module (1:15 mark in the video). Unclipping a few more cables frees up the mainboard and gets us a closer look at the three rear cameras,...


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Xiaomi sold over 1 million devices in India during the Republic Day Sale
India celebrated Republic Day last Thursday, a holiday that is often paired with big discounts by retailers and brands. Xiaomi did well for itself as it announced that it has sold over 1 million products during its sale.The so-called Republic Day Sale actually spanned several days, January 16 to 20, and covers a variety of categories – Xiaomi makes everything from headphones to smart TVs. The company doesn’t reveal which products sold the best, but we can take a guess.Xiaomi sold over 1 million products during the Republic Day Sale • Redmi Note 12 series sales surpass ₹5...


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Exclusive: Amazfit GTR Mini first-look
Amazfit has yet to launch a new smartwatch this year but we have some new images of the upcoming GTR Mini. Following up the GTS Mini line, Amazfit will expand the smaller form factor to the GTR lineup with the A2174 model bearing the internal codename “Leiden”.Amazfit GTR MiniAmazfit GTR Mini will offer a 1.28-inch 2.5D AMOLED touchscreen display and stainless steel casing with a single button on the right side of the watch. Other features include an onboard GNSS receiver with support for GPS, QZSS, BEIDOU, GALILEO and standards.Amazfit GTR Mini...


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This year it finally happened the new Galaxy S series runs a single SoC across the globe. No more Exynos versions, there's only Snapdragon. But that doesn't mean the new Galaxy S23 series doesn't stand out from the crowd. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 running under the hood in all S23 phones is actually "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy".That's because the CPU and GPU are both overclocked and offer slightly higher performance than the other phones with the same chipset on the market. But how much of a difference does it make?The SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy sports the same CPU configuration with...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, the UK, Germany and India
This week was pretty quiet, save for the Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday – there were a few other launches, but most companies gave Samsung a wide berth. So, of course, this week’s deals post features the new Galaxy S23 series (and we have a special deal for US buyers), but we found solid discounts on plenty of 2022 phones as well.Use the links below to jump to your region: USA The UK Germany India USASamsung launched the Galaxy S23 series this week and started taking pre-orders, shipping is scheduled for a couple of weeks from now (though some might...


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BLU G72 Max announced with Helio G37 and 5,000 mAh battery
The US-based company BLU announced its latest smartphone dubbed G72 Max. Unfortunately, BLU hasn't shared any pricing or availability dates yet, but the specs clearly suggest a low price point.The device is built around a big 6.8-inch 90Hz IPS LCD panel with a modest 720 x 1600px resolution and runs on a MediaTek Helio G37 chipset. There's a single memory configuration - 4GB of RAM coupled with 128GB of expandable internal storage. We've seen quite a few 3GB/64GB options in supposedly the same price bracket, so kudos to BLU for that one.On the back of the device, you will find...


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Samsung cuts Galaxy S22 prices in India
As it's usually the case with older flagships, prices drop once their successors launch and that's what Samsung did in India for its Galaxy S22 smartphones. However, only the smallest of the S22 family can be purchased at a discounted price, whereas the Galaxy S22+ is discontinued, while the Ultra is selling at its usual price.The vanilla Galaxy S22 now goes for INR 57,999 starting price, while the 256GB option will set you back INR 61,999. Originally, these cost INR 72,999 and INR 76,999, but of course, those were launch prices from a year ago.Those are the official prices on...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 in for review
We’ve seen some great flagship smartphones over the last few years and the big-name brands are mostly playing the refinement game with their recent launches. Such is the case with the Galaxy S23 series from Samsung and we’re ready to take a quick look at the smallest member of the trio – the Galaxy S23 prior to our detailed review.Our review unit comes in the new Lavender color which is a really subtle mix of purple and pink. As expected, Galaxy S23 doesn’t look that different next to last year’s Galaxy S22. If both phones are face up, it’s hard to tell which one is...


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OnePlus 11 memory, storage, and color options for India revealed
OnePlus is announcing the OnePlus 11 for global markets, including India, on February 7. If you were wondering what RAM/storage versions it will be offered in for the Indian market, and in what colors, you're in luck, for today's leak is exactly about that.According to a well know tipster, the image you see below is a screengrab from the official OnePlus India website, of a page that isn't yet live for the public, but is being prepared for the launch on Tuesday.As you can see, this page clearly reveals that the OnePlus 11 will come in two RAM/storage versions, at least in India:...


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OnePlus Pad leaks in new official-looking image, has a camera protrusion you can't unsee
The OnePlus Pad is expected to become official on February 7 at the same event where the OnePlus 11 is making its global debut. The tablet has so far been portrayed in some dark "speculative renders", and then the company itself teased it in late January.Today, courtesy of the always on point Evan Blass (a.k.a @evleaks) we get a better look at the upcoming device, through a newly leaked image that seems to be an official marketing render.That camera circle/island/bump/hump/protrusion... thing though - it's just something else, isn't it? Clearly OnePlus was aiming for unique design...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in for review
We finally have the brand new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at the office and amid the craze of taking photos and videos of it, running benchmarks, snapping comparison shots with the previous Ultra, we thought we should also do an unboxing.The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in a box with a SIM eject tool. That's it. No cables, no cases, no charger, just the phone and the tool. But at this point, you've probably got a few of the other necessities lying around and Samsung is doing its part to help the environment. In its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Samsung has scaled back on the use of...


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Honor Magic5 certification confirms 66W charging speed
We have another certification listing for the upcoming Honor Magic5 flagship which confirms the phone will bring 66W fast charging as per China’s 3C agency. The new listing for the Honor Magic5 (PGT-AN00) shows the device will support up to 66W wired charging (11V/6A) via its bundled charger. This is the same speed as its predecessor Magic4 while we expect the top-dog Magic5 Pro and Magic5 Ultimate models to up the ante to 100W or higher.Honor Magic5 certification on 3C databaseHonor is expected to debut its Magic5 lineup on February 27 at MWC Barcelona. Based on previous rumors...


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Google reports 10% YoY revenue growth with great momentum on Pixel devices and cloud subscriptions
Alphabet posted its Q4 and FY 2022 earnings report earlier today and reported revenue earnings of $76 billion for the October-December 2022 period and $283 billion for the fiscal year. The Q4 figure is a mere 1% increase compared to Q4 2021 while the FY revenue figure saw a 10% gain. Net income/profit for Q4 2022 ($13.6 billion) is down 33% compared to Q4 21 to while the yearly figure dropped by 21% from $76 billion in 2021 to $60 billion in 2022.Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai commented that the company is “on an important journey to re-engineer our cost structure in a durable way and to...


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vivo X90 and X90 Pro's international rollout begins
The vivo X90 series was announced in November 2022 in China, and today the company brings two of the phones to the international stage - the Dimensity 9200-powered vivo X90 and vivo X90 Pro.The X90 Pro+ isn't leaving China for now and it's unclear if that will ever change.vivo X90 ProThe vanilla X90 and X90 Pro share a lot of hardware - they have the same 6.78” 10-bit AMOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate and 1260p resolution. They are almost the same size, and both have 120W fast charging over the wire. Another common trait is the Zeiss-tuned cameras.The X90 and X90...


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Apple's Q4 report: iPhone sales are down, but 2 billion active devices reached
Apple posted its financial report on the last three months of 2023, which is the first quarter of its fiscal year. Total revenue and sales are down on a yearly basis as supply chain issues limited inventory. The company highlighted some of the positives in the bleak scenario - it now has 2 billion devices in active use and recorded an all-time high revenue in the Services business.The total sales for the three months ending on December 31, 2022, were $117.1 billion, while the same period twelve months ago saw $123.9 billion in sales. The net income of almost $30 billion is down 13%...


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Oppo Reno8 T 5G and Enco Air3 launch in India
A day after its global launch, Oppo’s Reno8 T 5G is now available for pre-order in India starting at INR 29,999 for the 8/128GB trim. The phone will be available in Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black colors from Oppo India and partnering online and offline retailers. Open sales start on February 10.Oppo Reno8 T 5G in Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black colorsOppo is offering INR 2,000 discount exchange bonus and an INR 1,000 loyalty bonus for those trading in an Oppo phone via Cashify. ICICI Bank, SBI Cards, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, IDFC First Bank, One Card, AU Small Finance...


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OnePlus Ace 2 coming with a dedicated power management chip for its 5,000 mAh battery
OnePlus is launching the Ace 2 in China next week, as the Chinese doppelganger of the OnePlus 11R. Today, the company shared more details about the upcoming phone with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.In a series of posts on Weibo, OnePlus revealed the Ace 2 will come with an Oppo SuperVOOC S power management chip and will also have a custom display chip for improved image rendering and refresh rate, offloading some of the work from the Qualcomm SoC.The Ace 2 will also have a 5,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging.OnePlus is advertising the new phone as a “three-chip...


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Sony Xperia 1 V image leaks, it might literally be the hottest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 device
Sony's Xperia 1 V may or may not be made official at MWC in Barcelona at the end of this month. While we wait to see if that actually happens, let's enjoy the first leaked image purportedly showing the upcoming flagship smartphone.If you compare this camera island to the Xperia 1 IV's, you'll instantly notice that the ToF camera and the RGB IR sensor are gone. Thus, we're left with three big sensors (they look bigger than on the 1 IV), of which the lowest one houses a periscope camera. The LED flash has moved into the island in the upcoming model, whereas it was outside the island,...


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Twitter discontinues its free API access, paid version in the pipeline
In a new tweet from Twitter's developers' account, the company announced that it's closing its free API access starting February 9 - a week from now. A new paid basic tier will be available soon.Twitter is bleeding money each year and Elon Musk and his team are scrambling to save the social network from bankruptcy. This, in turn, means that some features on the platform will require a subscription in order to increase the revenue stream. The latest feature to take the hit is the free API access for developers.From February 9 onward, developers and companies that rely on Twitter's...


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Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra
If you hadn't managed to take a look at our ever-evolving hands-on with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, we've added an impromptu camera shootout to its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Here it is, cropped from that article in full.Now that we've had a few extra minutes with the new Galaxies, we decided to do a quick camera shootout between the new Ultra and the old one. We took a few snaps outside in well-lit conditions and inside in not-so-well-lit ones.This will be a quick side-by-side. You should wait for our detailed review where we'll do a deeper dive in all the Galaxy S23 Ultra's...


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vivo Y100 teased with three cameras
The vivo Y100 appeared on Geekbench and Google Play Console, and earlier this week rumors suggested the new midranger will have a back that will change colors.The company released a teaser for the phone today, and confirmed it signed Indian actress Sara Ali Khan as “Chief Style Icon”. The shared images reveal the phone will have three cameras and at least two color options - Rose Gold and Blue.Are you ready to color your style? Stay tuned.​To know more, visit https://t.co/5bNAoMzp8i#ItsMyStyle #vivoY100 #ColorMyStyle #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/L4AtKKnHC7— vivo India (@Vivo_India)...


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Tecno Phantom V Fold leaks in hands-on images
Last month, Tecno showcased its Phantom Vision V rollable sliding screen phone concept and now we have our first look at another interesting device that’s much closer to a market release. Tecno Phantom V Fold is a more traditional book-style folding phone and we have a close look thanks to some leaked hands-on images.Tecno Phantom V Fold hands-onThe new images show Phantom V Fold brings a tall and narrow cover screen with a punch hole cutout. The back houses a sizeable camera bump with a trio of camera lenses and an LED flash. Tecno Phantom V Fold is said to launch later this...


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Sony sold 7.1 million PS 5 consoles in the final quarter of 2022, mobile division not doing so well
Sony has finally resolved the supply issues for the PlayStation 5 and the proof is in the pudding – or rather its financial report for the last three months of 2022. The company sold 7.1 million PS5 consoles, a massive increase from the 3.9 million it managed a year prior.This boosted the Games & Network Services revenue to JPY 1,246 billion, up from JPY 813 billion for the same period in 2021 – a massive 53% increase. Even more telling is that the bulk of the sales came from hardware rather that digital content like the year ago quarter (game sales are up as well).In total,...


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OnePlus rounded off its busiest event yet with its first (mechanical) keyboard, and its latest TV, and both are coming to the Indian market later this year.Let's start with the former. The OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro is the first device in the OnePlus Featuring brand, a new "co-creation platform", which in this case pairs OnePlus with popular keyboard maker Keychron.The OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro is very similar to the Keychron Q1 Pro mechanical keyboard. It comes with, you guessed it, 81 keys, and a US layout. There's built-in RGB, while the casing is CNC-machined...


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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 review
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are the company's second-generation premium wireless earbuds. The first-generation model was a decent attempt and a good overall product for the $149 asking price but was a letdown in terms of audio quality and noise cancellation.The Buds Pro 2 promise improvement across the board; better audio quality with a new dual-driver system tuned by Dynaudio, improved adaptive noise cancellation, and improved battery life. The new model also includes spatial audio with head tracking, which is all the rage these days.All of this comes at a slight premium, with the...


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OnePlus enters the tablet game with the OnePlus Pad
As expected OnePlus delivered its first tablet today, dubbed simply Pad.The new offering lands in the premium tablet segment with a Dimensity 9000 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. It also carries a distinct design, so you'll never mistake it for another maker's slate. Upfront, the OnePlus Pad offers an unusual 7:5 aspect display - an aspect sitting between 3:2 and 4:3. It's an 11.61-inch 2800x2000px IPS LCD with a variable refresh rate that goes up to 144Hz.The panel reaches 500 nits and offers solid 1400:1 contrast. OnePlus says the thin bezels allow for a...


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OnePlus 11R launches in India with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 100W fast charging
OnePlus had a busy day – it announced the global launch of the OnePlus 11 and it unveiled the OnePlus Ace 2 for China. Actually, while the broadcast in India followed the global event for the most part, it continued on with an additional device, the 11R. This is the local name for the Ace 2.The OnePlus 11R is a follow-up to the 10R from last year, itself based on the original Ace. Just as the Ace never left China, the 10R never left India. As far as we know, the new 11R model will not be leaving the subcontinent either.OnePlus 11R with SD 8+ Gen 1, up to 16GB of RAM, 100W...


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OnePlus Ace 2, Buds Ace debut in China
OnePlus launched the OnePlus Ace in China last April, and today the company unveiled its successor, dubbed OnePlus Ace 2.The OnePlus Ace 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and runs Android 13-based ColorOS 13 out of the box. It comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, but it doesn't have a microSD card slot for storage expansion.The OnePlus Ace 2 is built around a 6.74" 2,772x1,240-pixel AMOLED screen with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (40Hz-120Hz). The display has a peak brightness of 1,450 nits with support for 1.07 billion colors and HDR10+. The...


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The OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 are now globally available
The OnePlus 11 and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 started their global journey today. The pair was unveiled in China back on January 4, so there are no surprises when it comes to their hardware, but let's do them over, just in case.The OnePlus 11 is the company's full-on flagship, now that the Pro monicker has been dropped. It features a 6.7-inch 1440x3216px Fluid AMOLED LTPO3 display with with adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits.There's a 16MP selfie camera on the front. On the back, the OnePlus 11 has a 50MP f/1.8 24mm main camera (IMX890 - 1/1.56"), a 32MP...


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Watch the global OnePlus 11 and 11R launch
OnePlus is having an event today, announcing half a dozen products, including the global arrival of the OnePlus 11 flagship and the official unveiling of the OnePlus 11R.The launch is scheduled to begin at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET/19:30 IST/9 AM EST. It will be livestreamed on YouTube, and you can tune in from the video below.The OnePlus 11 was already unveiled in China on January 4, along with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The global version of the flagship is expected with only one change - OxygenOS out of the box instead of ColorOS 13.OnePlus 11RThe OnePlus Pad is another new...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 series breaks pre-order records in India
Last week Samsung announced its brand new Galaxy S23 series and despite the price hike, the company secured around 140,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours in India. That's about twice the Galaxy S22 pre-orders from last year and it shows a strong demand for premium devices in the country and perhaps Samsung's pre-order deals and goodies tipped the scale in its favor.Samsung's spokesperson didn't reveal the pre-order distribution. The average selling price of a Galaxy S23 member is about INR 99,000 ($1,200), so that would make for $169 million in revenue.Samsung has recently...


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Xiaomi gives Civi 2 a Hello Kitty makeover
Xiaomi unveiled the Civi 2 back in September as a selfie-centric smartphone. It has two front-facing cameras and two dual LED flashes embedded in the top bezel, and comes with four nice colors.Today, the company revealed a new version - Hello Kitty Special Limited Edition. It is already up for pre-order on the Xiaomi China website, but sadly, it will remain exclusive to the domestic scene.Xiaomi Civi 2The Xiaomi Civi 2 is the same on the inside - a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There are three cameras on the back, the main one with a 50MP Sony...


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Samsung moves workforce to 3nm chip production (UPDATED)
UPDATE: We received a note from the Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions Division that the chip maker will continue to handle requests from partners for legacy nodes. The full statement below:A recent report that Samsung is experiencing legacy node issues due to talent shortage for its foundry operations is groundless and not true.In addition to our industry-leading 3nm GAA process technology, legacy nodes are also an integral part of our foundry business and we will continue to cater to the various needs of our customers.Original story follows:Samsung is facing a shortage of...


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Realme X7 Max 5G gets Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 stable update
Realme announced the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 open beta for the X7 Max 5G in December, and it seems the testing has gone smoothly since the company has announced the rollout of Realme UI 4.0's stable update for the X7 Max 5G.The stable Realme UI 4.0 is rolling with firmware version RMX3031_11.F.04, but you'll receive it on your X7 Max 5G only if it's running firmware RMX3031_11.C.16 or RMX3031_11.C.17.It's also worth mentioning that the update is rolling out to a limited number of users right now, and a broader rollout will commence by the end of February if no bugs are...


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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 update improves charging
Samsung's Galaxy Buds2 are due for another update, which has so far been rolling out in the company's home market of Korea. The new build is labeled R177XXU0AWA3, and it should make its way to other places very soon. It's a 3.06MB download, which, as usual with updates for Samsung's TWS earbuds, you get through the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.The update improves the charging stability of the earbuds, and might also fix some unnamed bugs as they all generally tend to do.The Galaxy Buds2 have been out for a pretty long time at this point, and Samsung's event at the beginning...


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Leaked iQOO Neo 7 benchmarks showcase Dimensity 8200 performance
The iQOO Neo 7 is expected to launch in India on February 16 and we got some new benchmark results for the device ahead of the big announcement. Based on info shared by MySmartPrice, the Dimensity 8200-powered Neo 7 managed a combined score of 862,438 points on AnTuTu with 206,755 points on the CPU test, 338,400 on the GPU test and 153,055 on the memory department. The iQOO Neo 7 will be the first phone to launch in India with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8200iQOO Neo 7 leaked AnTuTu scores (D8200) We also get a comparison to the Dimensity 8100 SoC (710,269 combined points) and the...


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The Nothing Phone (2) to be a premium offering, coming in Q3 this year
According to MySmartPrice, Nothing's upcoming Phone (2) will be a more premium offering than its predecessor. While the Nothing Phone (1) was a mid-ranger, the upcoming version of the phone will likely be a flagship or at least a "flagship killer" of sorts.The initial report points to a Snapdragon 8 series chipset running the show and since the device is expected to be announced in the second half of this year, it's possible that this would be the Plus version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Last year's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 came out in the second half with an announcement in...


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Sir Ridley Scott used a Galaxy S23 Ultra to shoot a short film
Samsung released a short film on its YouTube channel. The film, titled 'Behold', is by Academy Award-winning director Sir Ridley Scott and was entirely filmed with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.The story is a little weird. It's about a man that's chased by an ill-meaning group of people. While hiding from them, he finds a horse, which he later frees. The film ends with a few poignant but ultimately positive sentiments. Here it is in full.The entire film is shot using the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but there was a fair number of professional equipment used to aid the phone. The footage is naturally...


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Exynos 2400 chipset reportedly coming with 10-core CPU
Samsung released the Galaxy S23 series last week, which all have Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets. The Korean maker did not launch its own Exynos platform for the flagships, but it is still working on one, according to the latest rumors.Ice Universe, known for their accurate info about Samsung products, revealed there is an Exynos 2400 in the pipelines. The CPU of the chipset will move on from the octa-core architecture and will have 10 cores - 1x Cortex-X4 + 2x Cortex-A720 (higher frequency) + 3x Cortex-A720 (lower frequency) + 4x Cortex-520.Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and...


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Xiaomi unveils Poco X5 Pro with Snapdragon 778G, Poco X5 joins
The Poco X series typically delivers a high refresh rate screen, a large, fast-charging battery and a value for money chipset (leaving flagship performance to the F-phones). The X5 series checks all those boxes and while the camera is rarely the focus, the new Pro model flaunts a 108MP sensor. This time around there is a vanilla phone too, but we’ll get to it.The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro is a direct successor to the X4 Pro from around this time last year. The chassis has been slimmed down, in fact, at 7.9mm it is the thinnest X-phone yet (and third thinnest in the Poco family, beaten only by a...


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The Samsung Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 are coming soon. Their predecessors launched in March and April, respectively, and also the rumors and leaks have been arriving at a mounting pace.Now, we can add the price ranges for both phones when they eventually go on sale in Europe. Per Appuals, the Galaxy A34's 6/128GB variant will range between €410 and €430, while the 8/256GB Galaxy A34 will be between €470 and €490. For reference, the Galaxy A33 5G started at €370.The Galaxy A54's 8/128GB entry-level trim will be €530-€550, while its topmost config of 8/256GB will sell for around...


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GSMArena labs: We are launching a 3D size comparison tool
For years now we have felt the need for way to compare the relative sizes of different phones. We looked into making tool with static images, but that never seemed like the right solution. Instead, we worked with our partners at Binkies 3D to build on the 3D viewer we launched a few years ago to let you view two phones side by side and examine them from all angles.You can pick from a list of over 700 (and growing) phones and view them side-by-side with another phone. Just use our regular compare feature, putting the iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S23 side by side, for example, and you will see...


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Rumor: the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will have a new camera bump
Here's a wild rumor regarding the iPhone 15 lineup. Per ShrimpApplePro on Twitter, the iPhone 15 models (read the non-Pros) will have a new camera bump. The insider doesn't go into further detail, spurring a lively debate in the comments.Should the rumor pan out, the new bump could signify a few different things. One rumor has it the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will get the 48MP camera of the current Pros, which could result in a different camera bump. Another reason for a new bump could be the rumored change in design to a rounded back.Don’t quote me on this but New camera bump....


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra battery life and charging speed results
We're adding the finishing touches to our review of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. But in the meantime, we know all of you want to know just how good the battery life is, thanks to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Well, we'll tell you.We'll lay the numbers here, but the review will still be a deeper dive.The Galaxy S23 Ultra beats the endurance rating of its predecessor by 18 hours. But, arguably more importantly, the new phone beats its predecessor in each of our onscreen tests as well - it achieved 4 hours more in web browsing, and 5 hours more in video runtime. Those are impressive...


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Lava Blaze 5G gets a 6GB RAM version
Lava introduced the Blaze 5G last year and at the time it was the cheapest 5G smartphone in the country. It arrived with 4GB RAM, and today the company revealed it is launching a more powerful version.The new Lava Blaze 5G comes with 6GB RAM and is already listed on Amazon for INR11,499 ($140) introductory price that will later increase to INR11,999 ($145).The Blaze 5G has a 6.5” LCD with a waterdrop notch and 720p resolution, as well as 90 Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Dimensity 700 chipset, while the RAM can be extended with so-called “virtual RAM” that borrows memory...


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Meizu 20 Pro leaks in new live image
Meizu is launching its flagship 20 series later this Spring and we finally have a real hands-on image that reveals the Meizu 20 Pro. The image shows out the rear of the device which sports a curved back and a prominent camera island with at least three visible camera modules.Meizu 20 Pro leaked imageThe top part of the camera island has an inscribed 1” type Sony 50MP sensor marking which is presumably the Sony IMX989 that’s also used on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Pro. We can also see a prominent black bar along the bottom of the camera island though there’s no info on...


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Realme 10 Pro Coca-Cola Edition arrives with refreshing design and rich retail box
The Realme 10 Pro Coca-Cola Edition made its official debut today. This special version comes with a new design dedicated to the popular fizzy drinks brand, rich retail box, and a unique theme with plenty of deep customizations. There are only 1,000 units of this phone, coming with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage for INR20,999 (about $255/€240).The deluxe box set includes the phone with the Coca-Cola themed back, a pin in the form of a bottle cap, plenty of stickers, a card with the unique number from 0001 to 1000 and a lovely figurine of Realme’s mascot Realmeow.The phone features a...


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Disney and Yahoo are also cutting jobs as a cost-saving measure
The tech world is bracing for a rough patch with a decline in sales and income, and companies left, and right are cutting jobs as a cost-saving measure.Twitter, Facebook’s parent company Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft all announced layoffs, and now Disney and Yahoo also issued similar announcements.Disney’s CEO Robert Iger revealed 7,000 people would be cut as part of a “significant transformation”, while Yahoo will cut 20% of its workforce, which is about 1,700 people - of them, 1,000 will part ways as early as next week.Disney employs 220,000 people, 166,000 in the...


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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 in the US
Samsung began rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy A51 5G last year, which is now seeding for the unlocked Galaxy A51 5G units in the US.The update comes with firmware version A516U1UEU8FWA4 and brings the usual One UI 5.0 goodies to the Galaxy A51 5G. You can read our One UI 5.0 review to learn more about it.However, instead of the February 2023 Android security patch, the One UI 5.0 update comes with the dated December 2022 security patch.That said, if you live in the US and haven't received the One UI 5.0 update on your unlocked Samsung...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra gets subjected to another durability test
Mere hours ago, we brought you a video 'durability test' of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and here we are now back again with another video... another 'durability test' video, that is. Don't worry, we haven't gone insane - it's not the same video. This one is from the veteran of smartphone durability testing, Zack from JerryRigEverything.He's the one who practically invented this format, so here's his take on Samsung's latest and greatest, and how well it can withstand various stresses.In case you couldn't watch for whatever reason, we'll try to sum up the video's main points for...


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Android 14 developer preview 1 released
Google released the first developer preview of Android 14 and it brings our first-ever look into the next version of the OS. We also get to see a fresh new logo design that looks to be inspired by NASA space mission patches. Android 14 will focus on optimizing background processing to ensure optimal resource consumption and improved battery life.The new OS version is made with tablets and foldables in mind. Google says Android 14 “builds on the work done in Android 12L and Android 13 to support tablets and foldable form factors” meaning we can expect even more optimizations for big...


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Samsung and SKT unveil Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition in South Korea
Last year Samsung launched an exclusive Galaxy S22 Ultra Mercedes Benz edition, this year the company has partnered with another German carmaker, BMW, to create the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition.The company won’t be stepping on iQOO’s toes, however, as the exclusive edition will only be available in South Korea and only 1,000 units will be made. Locals can pre-order one (link to SK Telecom’s online store) until February 13 at a price of KRW 1,727,000 for a 12/512GB unit. For comparison, the same memory capacity on a regular S23 Ultra costs KRW 1,600,400 (not including some...


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Qualcomm is reportedly testing 10" tablets with the upcoming chipset with Oryon CPU
Qualcomm is apparently testing its Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 chipset, aka SC8380, inside a development device with a 10” display. This indicates that the chipset will be aimed towards 10” (or larger) tablets and probably some 2-in-1 tablets and even Windows on ARM laptops too. Microsoft might even have another go at a Surface Neo type device with dual screens.These, of course, will be going up against Apple’s iPads with M-series chipsets and MacBook Airs. Which is fitting since the chipset and its Oryon CPU cores were designed by Nuvia, a company formed by former Apple employees that worked on...


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Twitter Blue expands to India, Brazil and more, increases tweet limit to 4,000 characters
Twitter used to be a social media platform where users had only 140 characters to say what they had to say. Later it increased to 280, then the platform brought threads, and now Twitter Blue users are getting 4,000 characters per tweet, defeating the purpose of being clear with a handful of words.need more than 280 characters to express yourself?we know that lots of you do… and while we love a good thread, sometimes you just want to Tweet everything all at once. we get that. so we're introducing longer Tweets! you're gonna want to check this out. tap this ????… https://t.co/lge9udRzLE—...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra undergoes durability test and teardown
If you’ve been wondering how the brand new Galaxy S23 Ultra fares in terms of durability and if it’s easier to repair than its predecessors, PBKreviews has you covered. The latest durability and teardown videos show just how durable the new phone is and what it looks like on the inside.Starting with the durability test, the phone retains its full functionality after a three-minute water submersion showcasing its full IP68 glory. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 screen survives coin scratches just fine. Going at the screen with some Mohs mineral picks shows scratches at level 8 and deeper...


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Realme V30 and Realme V30t appear on company website
The world of mobile technology is looking at the Realme GT Neo5 today, as it is the phone with 240W fast charging. Meanwhile, the company silently posted the Realme V30 and Realme V30t on its website with prices, even if still unavailable for ordering.Both have the same landing page, so it's unclear what the t version brings to justify its slightly higher price.The Realme V30 will come with a Dimensity 700 chipset and up to 8GB RAM. Storage is 128GB and again is identical on the the V30 and V30t.The 6.5” LCD has 720p resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera....


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Realme GT3 to arrive this month with 240W charging support
Today Realme announced the GT Neo 5 duo in China and one of the versions comes with whopping 240W charging speed. That's the world's fastest yet and Realme confirmed that it's coming to the global market as soon as this month.However, the phone to bring the new technology outside China is going to be the Realme GT3 instead of the Neo 5. It's possible that the company may simply rebrand the phone, but so far that hasn't happened between the Neo and the main GT series, so the overseas markets may well be getting a different device.To allow 240W charging, the company designed a...


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Realme GT Neo 5 debuts with 150W and 240W charging versions
Realme launched the GT Neo 5 with 240W fast charging today, making it the smartphone with the fastest charging rate on the market. The GT Neo 5 also has a variant with 150W charging and slightly bigger battery and both editions share the unique design with a glowing rectangle on the back.Realme GT Neo 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The 240W version has 16GB RAM and either 256GB or 1TB storage. The GT Neo 5 150W can be purchased with either 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB RAM, while storage is always 256GB.The phone is built around a 6.74” 10-bit AMOLED screen with 144Hz...


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vivo V27 Pro and V27e spotted on Google Play Console
The vivo V27 series is expected to launch in India later this month with three models – the V27, V27 Pro and V27e. The latter two have now appeared in listings on Google Play Console ahead of their launch.vivo V27 Pro listing on Google Play Consolevivo V27 Pro (V2230) brings a 1080x2400px display and will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset and 8GB RAM. The listing also confirms the phone is running on Android 13. The vivo V27e (V2230) also packs a 1080x2400px display and utilizes MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset alongside 8GB RAM. Android 13 is also present...


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Vivo has confirmed the existence of the V27 series, though it kept the timing of the launch vague. The phones will be available in India soon and will be sold through Flipkart, which already has a landing page (which can also be seen on vivo.com).The announcement comes with a couple of images showing the upcoming phones. Last time around, only the V25 Pro had a curved display, the vanilla V25 and the V25e had flat displays. This year we think that both the V27 and V27 Pro will go curved.vivo V27 teaser imagesThe V27 Pro and V27e recently showed up on the Google Play Console,...


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The Honor Magic5 Pro snaps Guinness record-breaking moment with its AI camera
Honor linked up with the official Guinness World Records to snap a successful attempt at doing the highest between-the-legs slam dunk.Poland's Piotr Grabowski achieved the feet at a facility in London on January 2023, and Honor was there with the upcoming Honor Magic5 Pro flagship to capture it. Honor says the Magic5 Pro used an AI feature on its camera.Capturing the record-breaking moment - click for larger imageWe could take some details from this shot below, which Honor used to substantiate that it was the Magic5 Pro that snapped the pic. It has five shooting ranges - 0.5x...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, the US, Canada and the Netherlands
This week Samsung starts shipping its Galaxy S23 smartphone flagships and the new Galaxy Book3 series of laptops, both series feature heavily in this week’s deals. Meanwhile, the prices of the Pixel 7 duo has fallen to well below what the S23 cost so the Pixel experience is alluringly cheaper.Use the links below to jump straight to your region: Germany The UK USA Canada The Netherlands UKAmazon has bundled Samsung’s new S23 phones with a free pair of Galaxy Buds2 and a free Clear Slim Case. Also, the phones come with three years warranty. Like...


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CR: iPhone 14 Pro Max BoM is $464, nearly 4% more than 13 Pro Max
The latest report from Counterpoint Research estimates the blended bill of materials (BoM) on the baseline 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max at $464 average. The figure is a mere 3.7% more than the BoM of the iPhone 13 Pro Max with the new Apple-designed chipset, AOD display, and 48MP main camera marked as the main drivers of cost.The mmWave model meant for the US market is estimated to cost $474 while the sub-6Ghz version sold in other markets is estimated to cost $454. For reference, the US MSRP of the 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max is $1,099.iPhone 14 Pro Max BoM share comapred to 13 Pro...


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MediaTek Helio G36 announced - G37 with 100MHz lower CPU clock
The latest entry-level chipset from MediaTek is here with the Helio G36. For most intents and purposes it’s a rebranded Helio G37 with a 100Mhz clock reduction on its Cortex-A53 cores which now operate at 2.2GHz instead of 2.3GHz. The rest of the provided specs show no difference between the old chip and the newly released one.The MediaTek Helio G36 is expected to debut on a budget gaming phone set to launch in India soon. Last year’s Helio G37 debuted on the Moto G22 but there’s no indication which maker will debut the newer Helio G36.Source


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Samsung now seeding OneUI 5.1 update to the Z Flip4, Fold4 and S22 series
That took shorter than expected! Samsung is rolling out the OneUI 5.1 update to the Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy Z Fold4, and the Galaxy Z Flip4 right now. Earlier today we reported that the update is coming next week but some units (including our own here at HQ) are being updated right now.Here's a snippet of our earlier report: One UI 5.1 brings new widgets, Expert RAW mode, improvements to the gallery, connectivity, DeX mode and more. You can check out our Galaxy S23 Ultra review to read more about the new One UI 5.1 features. Based on speculations, One UI 5.1 will arrive to...


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One UI 5.1 update coming to older Samsung flagships next week, carrier says
Canadian MVNO carrier Fido revealed a preliminary One UI 5.1 update schedule for older Samsung flagships on its network. The Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4 are scheduled to receive the big Android 13-based update on February 22. The carriers specific update also includes a February SMR (Security Maintenance Release) patch.Galaxy S22 series phones are getting updated to One UI 5.1 on February 22Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4 are getting the One UI 5.1 update next weekOne UI 5.1 brings new widgets, Expert RAW mode, improvements to the gallery, connectivity, DeX mode...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 6
After a dominant performance by the Samsung Galaxy S23 series in its launch week this week sees a bit more diverse trending chart. The S23 Ultra is still on top, but newly announced Poco X5 Pro claimed second ahead of the Galaxy S23.The OnePlus 11 capitalized on its global debut to capture fourth and edge the Galaxy S23+, which is down to fifth now.The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max gains a spot to place sixth, followed by the Galaxy A53 in seventh.The other half of Poco's new duo - the X5 - places eight, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra has slipped to ninth.The final spot goes to the Oppo...


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Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra hands-on
Samsung unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S23 series smartphones earlier this month at the Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Book3 series laptops, including the Galaxy Book3 360, Galaxy Book3 Pro, Galaxy Book3 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book3 Ultra. The Galaxy Book3 Ultra is the flagship in the lineup and we had the chance to spend some quality time with it at the Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru, India so here are some impressions of Samsung's most ambitious laptop yet.The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is 16.5mm thick and weighs 1.79 kg. It has a sleek design and comes in a full aluminum...


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Week 6 in review: Xiaomi 13 series incoming, OnePlus 11, Poco X5 series official
This week saw a few interesting announcements. Our hottest story of the week was Xiaomi's confirmation that the Xiaomi 13 series is launching globally on February 26 at the Mobile World Congress. That means the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 are coming to a store, possibly, near you.Xiaomi unveiled the Poco X5 Pro alongside the Poco X5. The Pro brings a Snapdragon 778G SoC, a 6.67-inch 1080p AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, a 108MP main camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging. The Poco X5 has a Snapdragon 695, a 6.67-inch 1080p 120Hz AMOLED, a 48MP main...


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Weekly poll: Poco X5 and X5 Pro - hot or not?
Poco refreshed its X-series this week, launching two models this time around – vanilla and Pro. The latter got a chipset much more suitable to its Pro moniker along with a higher quality display and main image sensor.The Poco X5 Pro is the slimmest phone in the series at 7.9mm. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G and is launching globally at $300/€300 for a 6/128GB unit, $250/€250 if you manage to catch the early bird offer.The Poco X5 sticks to the Snapdragon 695 chip that was used in the X4 Pro and downgrades the camera from 108MP to 48MP. As we mentioned, the new Pro gets...


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Chinese OnePlus 11 units are apparently region-locked
The OnePlus 11 is currently a hot ticket item, and it’s no wonder people have been sourcing units from wherever they can. This is what led to a discovery on the Russian 4PDA forum and a further investigation into what seems to be a region-locked OnePlus 11 unit.Said phone came from China and worked just fine for about two weeks, after which it popped-up a message that roughly translates to : “You are using a region-customized phone. Its calling functions are restricted in your region. Please contact customer service for support.”. After this, the phone restricted its calling...


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Flashback: the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite offered the S Pen experience on the cheap
Samsung has the best implementation of a stylus for smartphones – not that there is much competition – but it comes at a price. Previously, it was only available on Galaxy Note phones, which at the time were Samsung’s most expensive handsets. These days it is available with the Galaxy S Ultra and Z Fold models, along with the premium Galaxy Tab S models, none of which are cheap (some Galaxy Book laptops support it too).There was one exception in early 2020 – the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite. It was unveiled on the same day as the S10 Lite which we covered last time and it shared some...


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Weekly poll results: the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup is off to a flying start
Galaxy S23 pre-orders end next week as Samsung transitions into regular sales on Friday. Judging by last week’s poll, many of you won’t wait until the 17th to get one – the S23 series is off to a strong start.Two things happened in Europe this generation – local units finally ship with Snapdragon instead of Exynos but Samsung raised the prices. India got Snapdragon last year too but prices prices are higher for the S23 and S23 Ultra (the plus model is actually a tad cheaper).Samsung Galaxy S23 series infographicsWas the pricing an issue? Voters were sensitive about the...


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Here’s what the vivo Y100 looks like
The vivo Y100 has been popping up in the rumor mill lately. It was already spotted on the Google Play Console and in a GeekBench listing, as well as an official vivo teaser. Now we get to see what the phone looks like in some live photos.vivo Y100 live photosAs per previous rumors, the vivo Y100 will be available in two colors - Rose Gold and Blue. We clearly see the latter here. Though, it should be noted that sources claim both color options will actually be able to color-shift in some fashion. We also get to see the phone’s triple-camera system on the back. Unfortunately,...


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Samsung Galaxy A14 4G appears on NBTC, Galaxy M54 5G inches closer to launch with Bluetooth certification
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A14 5G earlier last month, but the company is also planning to launch a 4G version that has popped up on Thailand's NBTC.The Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is listed on the Thai certifying authority's website with model designation SM-A145F/DSN, where "DS" denotes dual-SIM support. However, the NBTC listing doesn't reveal any specs of the Galaxy A14 4G.Samsung Galaxy A14 4G on NBTCAnother smartphone Samsung is expected to unveil is the Galaxy M54 5G. We've been hearing about it for the past few months, and while there's no word from Samsung about it, the...


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vivo X90 Pro benchmarks - Dimensity 9200 examined
Following up on our in for review article, it’s time we bring you a closer look at the vivo X90 Pro and its benchmark scores. This is the first MediaTek Dimensity 9200 phone we’ve had our hands on and we were curious to see how it stacks up to the competition.Like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, MediaTek's Dimensity 9200 utilizes the ARM Cortex-X3 boasting a prime core clocked at 3.05 Ghz (compared to 3.2GHz on the SD G2) and based on the ARMv9 architecture. The remaining cores are as follows: 3x Arm Cortex-A715 performance cores clocked at 2.85GHz and 4x Arm Cortex-A510 efficiency...


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Oppo is looking for ambassadors to test the Find N2 Flip, will be giving away the phones
The Oppo Find N2 Flip unveiled last December in China will make its global debut on February 15, and the brand is looking for Oppo Product Ambassadors to test this foldable smartphone.Those interested in getting early access to the Find N2 Flip, and keeping it, can fill out the Oppo Product Ambassador application here with the required information. Oppo is accepting applications until 11:59PM (GMT+8), March 10, 2023. If selected, you will receive the Find N2 Flip for testing. You can read more about the Oppo Product Ambassadors Program here.Do you want to be part of the...


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Nokia G22 pops up on GeekBench
A mysterious, unannounced Nokia G22 phone was recently spotted in the GeekBench database. We still don’t have a lot of detail on the phone, but what is available doesn’t seem like a major upgrade over the existing Nokia G21.Nokia G22 GeekBench resultGeekBench reports pretty low single and multi-core scores from an unnamed Unisoc chipset. An 8-core unit, clocked at 1.61GHz, our bet would be that it is actually the exact same Unisoc T606 as found in the Nokia G21.While the chipset might be carried forward, at least GeekBench reports that the G22 is rocking 4GB of RAM, which...


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A month ago the Nothing Phone (1) received its second Android 13 beta but now the testing period is over. Nothing OS 1.5.2 is already rolling out and it includes a stable build of Android 13 a swell as the January 2023 security patch.Note that Nothing is yet to detail the rollout schedule for this stable release. Right now it looks like only participants in the beta program are getting the new version. That said, unless unexpected issues crop up, the release should expand to cover all Nothing Phone users.If you were on the latest public beta, this will be a fairly small update that...


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Samsung patents smartwatch with built-in projector
Samsung was one of the first brands to release a smartphone with a built-in projector over a decade ago and a new patent filing suggests the brand is looking to expand that functionality to its warbles. A Samsung Galaxy watch with a built-in projector emerged in a patent filing showing a concept device that can beam information from the outer side of its housing onto the back side of the user's hand.Based on the patent description, the projector bit incorporates several lenses and LED emitters lined up in an arc form. It will be able to mirror the main screen and project images and...


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Price for the vivo V27 Pro leaks, expect a small increase over the V25 Pro
The vivo V27 and V27 Pro will launch in India soon, the V27e is rumored to come later. vivo, of course, has not announced the prices of any of these models yet, but a new leak may have just revealed how much the Pro will cost.The vivo V27 Pro will have an MSRP of ₹42,000, according to industry sources speaking to PriceBaba. This means that once the usual launch discounts are applied, the phone should be just under ₹40,000.This would be for the base 8/128GB model, a 256GB option is expected as well. The phone is powered by the Dimensity 8200 as we’ve seen from the Google Play Console...


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Design details of Tecno's Phantom V Fold leak along with an official-looking image
Phantom, the premium sub-brand of Tecno, is quite young but it is very ambitious – it is already preparing to launch its first foldable phone at this years MWC (which kicks off later this month). The device, dubbed the Tecno Phantom V Fold, has leaked several times, including on video.Now an insider speaking to GizChina has added some info on just what it was that we saw in those leaks. Phantom (and Tecno in general) likes to develop things in house and that includes the hinge of the foldable.The Phantom V Fold has a “reverse snap structure”, a design that will improve the structural...


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Oppo Reno10 series specs leak
The Oppo Reno10 series is due to launch soon and tipster DigitalChatStation went ahead and revealed some rumored specs for the upcoming lineup on Weibo. The standard Reno10 will reportedly feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 2x portrait lens on its back and a 32MP selfie cam up front.Oppo Reno10 Pro+ schematicThe high-configuration model, presumably called Reno10 Pro+ will feature a nicer 1.5K (1220 x 2712 px) resolution display, a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera sensor and an additional periscope lens which is not that common in the midrange segment. The Pro+...


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Huawei Watch Buds 2-in-1 smartwatch launches in Europe, sales begin March 1
The Huawei Watch Buds 2-in-1 smartwatch unveiled last December in China made its debut in Europe today. It's priced at €499 with actual sales starting March 1. However, those who pre-book the Watch Buds through Huawei's official website by paying €30 will get a €30 discount. That means the Huawei Watch Buds will effectively cost €469 to those who pre-order it now, and they will also get a Huawei Scale 3 for free with their purchase.In the UK, the Huawei Watch Buds is priced at £449.99, and you can reserve your unit with a £30 deposit via Huawei's UK website, which brings down its...


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vivo Y100 debuts with 90Hz AMOLED screen, Dimensity 900
The latest Y-series phone from vivo is now official with the announcement of the vivo Y100 in India. The phone brings a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 1,300 nits peak brightness and covers the DCI-P3 color gamut.The backs of the Pacific Blue and Twilight Gold vivo Y100 variants bring a color-changing Fluorite AG glass which allows it to shift color when hit by UV light. The back also houses a 64 MP main camera with OIS as well as a 2MP macro cam and a 2MP depth module.MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 system on a chip...


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Latest Pixel Buds Pro update reveals Head tracking is coming
With the January update, Google brought native support for Spatial Audio to the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and 7 Pro. This adds directional filters to sound and simulates a surround sound experience when listening to music or watching content from supported apps. Now, the latest update of the Google Pixel Buds app brings a hidden menu called “Spatial Audio”.The menu, discovered by 9to5Google contains toggles to enable Spatial Audio and Head Tracking features. There’s also a demo built right into the app’s settings to preview what enabling the feature sounds like. A...


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ZTE Nubia Pad 3D coming at February 28 MWC event
ZTE will be at MWC to demonstrate 5G technologies and unveil its latest mobile devices. The company just revealed on social media it will introduce a tablet called Nubia Pad 3D, which will offer3D effects without the need for special glasses.The event is scheduled for February 28 at 3PM local time (CET), and ZTE will showcase the device at its booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. According to the post on Weibo, it will be the world’s first AI technology for images in all three dimensions to the viewer.Our understanding is that the engine will track your eyes and simulate...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE rumored to launch in H2 2023
Samsung decided to skip out on the Galaxy S22 FE last year due to ongoing chip shortage and increased demand for its flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra. A new report from South Korean news outlet The Elec suggests the Fan Edition series is due for a return in 2023 with the Galaxy S23 FE launching around the August/September period.The Galaxy FE series garnered popularity with the Galaxy S20 FE back in 2020 with over 10 million shipments that year alone. Following up such a well-received device is hard and the Galaxy S21 FE did not do so well which made Samsung reconsider its FE lineup releases...


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MediaTek announces Dimensity 7200: its first 4nm midrange chipset
MediaTek has announced the latest addition to its chipset lineup dubbed Dimensity 7200. It’s based on the same 2nd Gen TSMC 4nm process as the high-end Dimensity 9200 and features 5G support, game optimizations, and high battery efficiency.The octa-core CPU has two ARM Cortex-A715 performance cores clocked at up to 2.8GHz, and six Cortex-A510 efficiency cores. In raw performance, the Dimensity 7200 scores just above Snapdragon 7 Gen1 in Geekbench results, as per MediaTek. The graphics unit is a quad-core ARM Mali G610 that scores between 100-120fps on the Manhattan GFX benchmark...


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Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon X75 and X72 modems for future 5G
Qualcomm announced its latest Snapdragon X75 modem for vehicles, PCs, Industrial IoT, and Snapdragon X72 modem for mobile devices. Both are ready to support 5G Advanced, called by the San Diego company “the next phase of 5G”.The modems have 10-carrier aggregation and support 10 Gbps downlink in both Wi-Fi 7 and 5G.Qualcomm’s 6th-gen modem-to-antenna solution uses a new architecture and brings a new QTM565 mmWave antenna module that reduces cost, board complexity, hardware footprint, and energy consumption. The battery life is further extended by Qualcomm 5G PowerSave Gen 4 and...


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iQOO Neo 7 unveiled with Dimensity 8200 chipset, 6.78" 120Hz display
The iQOO Neo 7 family has three members already, now comes a fourth. Well, sort of, the new models is virtually identical to the iQOO Neo7 SE, which was unveiled in early December last year.The iQOO Neo 7 combines a Dimensity 8200, a large 6.78” 120Hz display and a fast-charging 5,000mAh battery. Its design goes retro and draws inspiration from the 8-bit gaming era and Polaroid cameras, though it is more of a gaming phone than a camera phone.To that end the Dimensity 8200, a 4nm chipset, brings a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU and support for high refresh rate displays. The CPU has four...


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Realme GT3 240W design revealed ahead of MWC debut, points to rebadged GT Neo 5
Realme announced it will unveil the Realme GT3 with 240W charging on February 28 yesterday without divulging anything else about the smartphone. The Realme GT3 240W was confirmed to match the GT Neo5 240W charring speed, currently exclusive to China. Now Realme has shared a teaser of the design suggesting the similarities between the two won't end there.Realme posted an image of the GT3 240W on Twitter, which looks like the black color model of the GT Neo5. It has three cameras on the rear with an RGB LED rectangle. There's also a text that confirms the smartphone is powered by the...


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Watch the iQOO Neo 7 announcement live
Following a lengthy teaser campaign, the iQOO Neo 7 is finally set to arrive today and we’ve saved you a spot for the launch event. The stream starts at 12PM IST time. Open sales for the device are expected to start at 1PM via Amazon India.Based on the most up-to-date rumors, iQOO Neo 7 5G will bring a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8200 chipset, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. We’re also expecting a 120W FlashCharge capable of delivering a 0-50% charge in 10 minutes.


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Poco C55 officially teased for India just as a live image leaks
Poco's entry-level C-line is getting ready to welcome a new member in the form of the Poco C55. Poco's official Twitter account for India has today started teasing the upcoming device, promising, as you can see, that it delivers "Speed and swag".Now sure, that might just sound like run of the mill marketing speak, but it's a bit more than that. "Avoid cases"? "Good looks"?????how stopper????ro performance????ndless gaming????ntertainment unlimited????oesn't stop here????????????????how off????alk with confidence????void cases????ood looksHold on to your seat, POCO C55 is coming soon. pic.twitter.com/E3QWGV7VBG— POCO...


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Apple's mixed reality headset to debut at WWDC in June, report says
Apple's oft-rumored and not-yet-materialized mixed-reality headset is now said to be introduced in June, at the company's annual developer conference. The AR/VR headset has apparently been worked on since 2015! It was supposed to be unveiled in June 2022, before being pushed to January this year, then delayed again to "spring", only to now be pushed once more all the way to June.Of course, all of this information comes from unconfirmed rumors, so whether this number of delays actually took place internally at Cupertino only Apple really knows. Point is - it's been a long time coming, and...


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Qualcomm teams up with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team
Exactly one year ago, Qualcomm signed a partnership with the Ferrari F1 team, but the chip maker's logo was absent from this year's Ferrari car that was unveiled yesterday. Today the explanation came as Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 unveiled its own 2023 car and confirmed Qualcomm is now one of its partners.The partnership aims to offer unique online and offline experiences. One would hope Qualcomm is cooking some immersive VR or non-VR racing experiences involving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team.Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E PERFORMANCE carIn addition, the tech company will help...


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Google improves in-app browsers, now they can share the screen with the app
Many Android apps display web content within themselves – this keeps the user from bouncing back and forth between the app and the browser, for example, when tapping on a link in Gmail. One way to do this is to use the WebView component, but Google believes that Custom Tabs are the better solution and it has now made them even better with a couple of improvements.The first is Partial Custom Tabs. Instead of filling the whole screen, the web content can now only cover half, which improves the multitasking experience since you can still use the app (e.g. continue reading the email). You...


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Google is bringing a redesign to Gboard
Google’s keyboard app for Android is Gboard, and it has been the staple of messaging and typing on millions if not billions of devices out there. Now Android Police found out the app is being redesigned, and beta testers already got to see where the changes are.The major improvement visually is a revamped toolbar, allowing you to finally customize it with more than four options, and the voice search button can finally be removed.Gboard before and nowThe current circle with an arrow simply hides or reveals four customizable features. The button will change to include...


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Welcome to another week's recap. Samsung published the reparability score of its as-of-yet-unannounced Galaxy A54 and it's a solid 8.4 out of 10. Great news for the many potential buyers of Samsung's bound-to-be-popular midranger.Even better news is the reported return of the Samsung Fan Edition phone. By Korean outlet The Elec, it appears Samsung will unveil a Galaxy S23 FE edition in the second half of the year. The report claims that Samsung will forgo the Galaxy A74 and focus on the Galaxy S23 FE.We got our first look at the iPhone 15 Pro thanks to leaked CAD schematics. They show...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, the US, Canada and the Netherlands
Samsung started regular sales of the Galaxy S23 series this week, so the pre-order bonuses are no longer available. But there are still plenty of good deals to choose from. Just like last week the Google Pixel phones offer a premium experience for less money than most flagships these days, for example.We also picked out a number of refurbished units – you don’t have to buy a brand new phone to get a premium experience. Use the links below to jump to the region that’s relevant to you: Germany The Netherlands The UK USA Canada India GermanyThe...


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Flashback: a look back at Wi-Fi's history
As the saying goes “home is where the Wi-Fi connects automatically”. As much focus as smartphone makers put on advertising the next-gen cellular connectivity of their phones, many of us spend most of the day connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi.Wi-Fi is certainly not the first method of transferring data between nearby devices wirelessly. Early PDAs used infrared, which allowed them to sync calendar appointments and email inboxes, for example. Infrared is directional, however, so to connect your PDA and PC you needed to aim at the IR adapter and keep still for several seconds. The easiest...


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Weekly poll: Realme GT Neo 5 has super fast charging and killer pricing, do you want one?
Realme reclaimed the charge speed crown last week with the launch of the first phone to do 240W. Last year the company briefly held the title with the arrival of the GT Neo3 with a 150W charge system, but the progress made in a year means 150W is now the slow option.The Realme GT Neo 5 240W has a 4,600mAh battery, 100mAh larger than the GT Neo3 150W had last year. As for the 150W version of the GT Neo 5, that one is back up to the full 5,000mAh capacity that the 80W GT Neo3 had.This is amazing progress in a year and while it is still true that you lose battery capacity on phones...


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Weekly poll results: Poco X5 duo gets an okay start, the vanilla model more so than the Pro
Some of you have already bought a Poco X5 Pro and leveraged the early bird pricing, though judging by last week’s poll the phone is just as likely to turn people away as it is to draw them in. Surprisingly, the vanilla X5 ended up the more popular option. What happened?At a glance: Poco X5 Pro and Poco X5Price and features is the short answer. For the former, the old Poco X4 Pro can be found for around the same price as the vanilla X5 and the old Pro is the better phone. The new Pro has some upgrades, but some downgrades too.The major upgrade is the Snapdragon 778G chipset,...


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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G in for review
Say hello to the Galaxy A14 5G, the latest inductee in our review program.Let's do the unboxing before we hold introductions, shall we? Samsung ships the Galaxy A14 with a USB cable and a SIM tool. You'll have to spring for a charger or case yourself.The Galaxy A14 is a simple device that does the basics right and commands a reasonable price. It has a 6.6-inch 1080x2408px LCD of 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM.There's a 5,000mAh battery that should prove long-lasting, and a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 lens and PDAF.All...


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WhatsApp for iPhone gets Picture-in-Picture support for video calls
Last December, WhatsApp announced Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support for video calls on iPhone, which was first available to beta users but is now rolling out to all users across the globe having an iPhone running iOS 12.0 or later.PiP support for video calls on WhatsApp for iPhone is rolling out with WhatsApp version 23.3.77, allowing users to multitask during a WhatsApp video call by minimizing the WhatsApp app.But that's not all. The new update now lets you add captions when sending documents. You can check the update's changelog below for more details. With support for...


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Poco F4 gets Android 13 update in India with Reliance Jio 5G support
Poco released the Android 13-based MIUI 14 update for the Poco F4 last month in Europe, which is now rolling out in India as well.The update has firmware version V14.0.2.0.TLMINXM and brings support for Reliance Jio's 5G network to the Poco F4 in addition to the usual MIUI 14 goodies.Poco F4However, Poco is seeding the update for the beta users first to ensure stability and expects to commence full rollout in a week if no bugs are found.If you can't wait to get a taste of Android 13 and MIUI 14 on your Poco F4, you can enroll in the beta program. But remember that beta...


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nubia Neovision AR smart glasses are coming at MWC 2023
ZTE has announced that nubia's first AR smart glasses - dubbed nubia Neovision Glass - are coming at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, which begins on February 27 in Barcelona, Spain.ZTE shared an image revealing the nubia Neovision Glass' design, saying it's a "perfect combination of fashion and technology." The company also said that the smart glasses will offer an "ultimate audio-visual experience" with high-quality views and excellent sound. We'll hopefully know more about these in the days leading to MWC.In addition to the nubia Neovision Glass, ZTE will introduce the nubia...


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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S22 series units are receiving One UI 5.1 in the US
Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 stable update for the Galaxy S22 lineup earlier this week, and the rollout has now expanded to the unlocked S22 series smartphones in the US.The One UI 5.1 update is rolling for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra with firmware version S90xU1UEU2CWAI. It's currently available on Metro PCS, US Cellular, and T-Mobile's networks, and other carriers should have it in the next few days.Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraThe update comes with the usual One UI 5.1 goodies and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S22...


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Samsung Galaxy S23+ drop tested
Last week, we saw the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra take a pounding in PBKReviews drop and durability test. To no one’s surprise, the S23 Ultra shattered on the first drop from waist height. It was believed that the curved display of the S23 Ultra could be to blame for so shattering so easily and there was a hint of hope that the S23+, which has a flat glass display, may fare better.Samsung Galaxy S23+It didn’t quite turn out that way. Although the S23 Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and rear of the device, the S23+ is equipped with the same type of glass. Despite the flat...


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Samsung's Bixby is now available for kids
Not only does Samsung's Bixby still exist, but it's gaining new features. That may sound shocking if you thought the Korean company's assistant software had been abandoned, or at least not being actively developed anymore.As it turns out, Bixby is very much still alive and kicking. And now available for kids! This exciting development comes courtesy of a new update, which is currently rolling out. After this is installed, the assistant will gain the ability to work with child accounts (for kids under 13).Children can ask Bixby questions, listen to stories, play music, and play...


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vivo V27 series global launch date revealed, specs teased
After several benchmark listings as well as a few official teasers, vivo finally confirmed the launch details for its upcoming V27 series phones. The V27 series is launching on March 1 in Indiavivo V27 Pro designThe new landing page for the phone also confirmed the V27 Pro will feature a curved screen and a Sony IMX 766V camera sensor with OIS. The Emerald Green and Magic Blue colors which will have color-changing backs. Based on a previous leak, the vivo V27 Pro will have an MSRP of INR 42,000 in India.The vanilla V27 model is expected to launch with the newly announced...


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Our Oppo Find N2 Flip video review is up
Hey guys, our video review of the Oppo Find N2 Flip is out and ready for your viewing pleasure.We like the Find N2 Flip. It has the best battery among flip foldables, a great display, excellent gaming performance, and good cameras. Check out our video below.Our video does a fine job of condensing the our findings but here is the detailed written version if you want to take an even deeper dive.


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vivo Y56 5G announced with Dimensity 700 and 5,000mAh battery
Just a day after the vivo Y100 made its debut, vivo India announced another member in its Y-series – the vivo Y56 5G. The device brings a Dimensity 700 chipset, a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD screen and a 5,000 mAh battery.vivo Y56 in Black Engine and Orange ShimmerThe camera department brings a 50MP main shooter alongside a 2MP depth helper while the front house a 16MP selfie shooter. The Dimensity 700 SoC is joined by 8GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. The software side is covered by Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13 while the 5,000 mAh battery supports...


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Poco C55's design and launch date officially revealed
Poco recently teased the Poco C55, and today the company officially revealed its design and launch date - February 21. It will be launched in India next Tuesday at noon IST and will be sold through Flipkart.The teasers by Poco reveal the Poco C55 will have a faux leather back panel with an island spanning the width of the smartphone. It houses two cameras, an LED flash, and a fingerprint reader. It also sports the Poco logo.Experience Speed and Swag the way it was meant to be with the #POCOC55.Dropping on 21st Feb at 12 noon on @flipkart. pic.twitter.com/6AQDOaZxSc— POCO India...


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Redmi A2 leaks in full ahead of imminent launch
Xiaomi is eyeing a sequel last year’s Redmi A1 with the aptly named Redmi A2. The upcoming budget device got its official images and detailed specs shared ahead of the official announcement by WinFuture.Redmi A2 in black and blue colors Redmi A2 will bring an essentially unchanged design from its predecessor with a waterdrop notch screen and a dual camera setup on its back. The new bit is the chipset – the phone will reportedly launch with MediaTek’s new Helio G36 chipset. The rest of the spec sheet is carried over from the Redmi A1.Redmi A2 in its three official...


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Parallels Desktop can now run Windows 11 on Apple silicon powered Macs
Now there is an official way to run Windows 11 on Macs powered by ARM silicon – the latest version of the Parallels Desktop can do just that with Microsoft’s blessing. This solution was developed by the Parallels team and Alludo.“Why would you want to?” some of you may be asking, but if you are, you are lucky enough not to need software that only runs on Windows. Some professional applications do not have macOS versions, but are vital for certain jobs.Parallels could run Windows before, though previous versions only supported Windows 10. The latest version supports Windows 11,...


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Samsung Message Guard stops zero-click exploits in image form
Samsung has long focused on the security of its smartphones. The Samsung Knox platform is built into Galaxy smartphones and already protects you against so-called zero-click exploits that aim to get hold of your data.A zero-click exploit arrives in the form of an attachment and immediately sets to work to get control of your device or sensitive data. Samsung Knox already protects against such attachments in audio and video form, behind the scenes. Now, Galaxy users will be protected against exploits in image form too.Samsung Message Guard is a sandbox of sorts, quarantining any image...


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The ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra is coming in March, per Digital Chat Station, and it's already getting its photo taken.The image below was captured somewhere in China, showing what's reported to be the upcoming nubia Z50 Ultra. The image is quite poor, but it does reveal that the phone will have a flat display, flat sides with the classic nubia red power button, and no visible punch hole for the selfie camera.That means that the nubia Z50 Ultra will most likely have the latest generation under-display camera from BOE. Likely at least the same quality as that of the nubia Red Magic 8...


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CR: Global smartwatch market saw 12% YoY increase in shipments for 2022
Smartwatch shipments saw a 12% increase in 2022 compared to 2021 based on the latest Global Smartwatch Model Tracker report from Counterpoint Research. The growth was fueled by strong smartwatch sales in the first three quarters of 2022. Shipments in the Q4 period (October 1 - December 31) saw a 2% YoY decline fueled by rising inflation levels and slow growth in India.Global smartwatch shipments share 2021 vs 2022 (Counterpoint Research)Apple remains the top brand worldwide in terms of shipments with 34.1% of the market, followed by Samsung (9.8%) and Huawei (6.7%). Apple saw...


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Lava Yuva 2 Pro announced with Helio G37 and refreshed design
Lava launched another budget offering in India with the Yuva 2 Pro – a direct successor to last year’s Yuva Pro. The new model brings an updated MediaTek Helio G37 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is also expandable via the microSD slot. You also get a redesigned back now with a new camera island.Lava Yuva 2 Pro in its three official colors The rest of the specs fall in line with last year’s model – you get a 13MP main camera and two additional VGA cameras. Selfies are handled by a 5MP front-facing shooter which sits in a waterdrop notch housing. The phone boots Android...


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Vodafone will expand the availability of Pixel 7 phones in Europe this year
“Vodafone plans to expand the availability of Pixel smartphone and wearable devices to additional markets in 2023,” writes the carrier in a press release for the European market. This gives hope to Pixel fans, since even though Google expanded sales to 10 markets on the Old Continent, many regions still are not served by the search giant.Unfortunately, Vodafone doesn’t say which markets will be covered. The carrier has networks in several countries and partnerships with carriers in a number of other countries. Wikipedia has a handy list. We marked the countries where the Pixel is already...


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Black Shark 6 series' specs tipped, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at the helm
Xiaomi's Black Shark unveiled the Black Shark 5 series in China last March, and we expect the company to announce the Black Shark 6 lineup around the same time this year. There's no word from Black Shark about the Black Shark 6 series yet, but thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, we now have a fair idea of what the Black Shark's 2023 flagships will have on offer.According to DCS, the Black Shark 6 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and pack a flat 2K screen with a centered punch hole for the selfie camera. The primary camera on the rear will use the 64MP Sony...


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Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 specs leak
The Samsung Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 are two of the most anticipated midrangers this year. Finally, we now have some more detailed specs to go through after the two smartphones appeared in leaked renders earlier.The leak comes from 91mobiles and shows the Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy A34 color options. More interestingly it confirms the Galaxy A54 will ship with a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel, Exynos 1380 SoC and up to 8GB/256GB memory. A 50MP F/1.8 main camera on the back will be joined by 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide and 5MP macro units, while the selfie camera will have a 32MP sensor.The phone...


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Xiaomi won't be making 13S series
Ahead of the Xiaomi 13 series global launch, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun announced the company will skip on making a half-year update in the form Xiaomi 13S series. As a reminder, Xiaomi launched its 12S and 12S Pro phones six months after the debut of the Xiaomi 12 series. The S-series phones offered subtle camera tweaks and newer chipsets in the same shell as their predecessors.Lei Jun post on Weibo (machine translated)The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro launched in China back in December and will make their global debuts at MWC Barcelona over the weekend. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is...


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OnePlus 11 Concept's image surfaces revealing its design
A couple of days ago, OnePlus teased the OnePlus 11 Concept with a back panel sporting light strips referred to as "icy blue pipelines." OnePlus didn't reveal the entire design of the smartphone, but now an image of the OnePlus 11 Concept has surfaced online, giving us a better look.The light strips surround the camera island and run through the smartphone's back panel, with the OnePlus logo sitting at the bottom-right corner of the cover.OnePlus hasn't revealed what exactly these "pipelines" do, but there's not much waiting to know more about the OnePlus 11 Concept since OnePlus...


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Infinix Smart 7 arrives with 6,000 mAh battery INR 7,299 launch price
The latest offering from Infinix for Indian market is the Smart 7 – an INR 7,299 ($88) entry-level Android phone. You get a sizeable 6.6-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The phone features a textured back with a wave pattern and an antimicrobial silver ion coating.Infinix Smart 7The camera module houses a 13MP main cam with autofocus as well as a VGA secondary unit for depth data. The third cutout is for the fingerprint scanner. Infinix Smart 7 brings a Unisoc SC9863A chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via...


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Realme GT Neo 5 Lite version incoming, tipster reveals
Realme introduced the GT Neo 5 with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and the world’s fastest charging for a smartphone earlier this month. Reports from China suggest the company is working on a phone, probably called GT Neo 5 SE or GT Neo 5 Lite, which will have slightly downgraded specs.According to the credible leakster Digital Chat Station, the phone will pack the still-unannounced Qualcomm SM7475 SoC, rumored to be a Snapdragon 7 Gen 2. It will also skip the 50MP camera with Sony IMX890 sensor and the RGB notification light on the back, which will enable a signficant price...


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Bixby update is bringing Text Call support in English, custom wake words
Samsung introduced the Bixby Text Call feature with One UI 5, but that initial version was limited only to Korean. Now the company is updating its virtual assistant to also handle calls in English (on phones running One UI 5.1).In case you missed this feature, Text Call basically turns voice calls into text chats. It listens to what the other side says and transcribes it into text, then lets you type in a response that will be spoken by the text to speech system. This is similar to Google’s Screen Call feature.This is handy for environments where you can’t talk, e.g. it’s too noisy or...


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Samsung’s limited Pokemon-themed accessories make a return in time for Pokémon Day
Back in November, Samsung announced three limited-edition Pokèmon themed accessories that sold out in about a day’s time. In Honor of Pokémon Day, on February 27 (the day that the video games Pokèmon Red and Green were released in Japan in 1996), Samsung’s Pokémon accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Watch5, and Galaxy Buds2 Pro are all being restocked.On Pokèmon Day, Nintendo is expected to make a software-related announcement. There’s some speculation that a DLC for the recently released Pokémon games Scarlet and Violet could be announced then.Samsung's Pokémon...


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Motorola Razr 2023 takes the outer screen to a whole new level, leaked renders show
Last week the Oppo Find N2 Flip launched internationally with the biggest outer screen we've seen so far on a flip-style foldable, and earlier today we heard that Samsung will respond with an even larger one in the Galaxy Z Flip5 later this year.There's another entrant in the flip space, however, and that's Motorola. And if Oppo and Samsung were feeling pretty good about themselves up until this point, well, just look at this.Motorola Razr 2023 leaked rendersThe renders above come straight from leakster legend Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, and, as you can see, show an...


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Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro make the jump to Android 13
Asus' latest high-end gaming phones, the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, were launched back in July of last year, and now they're finally being blessed with the update to Android 13.This comes after Asus' non-gaming Zenfone 9, Zenfone 8, and Zenfone 8 Flip all received the same update already, in line with what the company promised last November when it unveiled its update schedule. The Zenfone 9 was first to taste Android 13 in December, its predecessors followed in mid-January, and February is ROG month, it seems.The new build, which brings with it Android 13, is labeled...


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Beats Fit Pro will be available in three new color options
After leaking earlier this month, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are now officially being updated with three new color options. These include Tidal Blue, Coral Pink, and Volt Yellow. They join the existing Beats Black, Beats White, Sage Gray, and Stone Purple options.The new color range is part of a campaign with singer-songwriter Chlöe and featured in the artists new single from her upcoming album..@chloebailey is all the motivation you need. Up your game in the new Beats Fit Pro color collection, featuring a secure-fit wing tip to enhance your performance in the gym and beyond....


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Motorola ThinkPhone in for review
Say hello to the Motorola ThinkPhone or as some call it - the Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola - we won't though.It's clearly a Motorola phone but the ThinkPad-styling is also evident. Underneath the all-black carbon fiber (that's the only option available) is a design akin to the Moto G72. But there's more to the ThinkPhone than just a paint job.Let's do an unboxing before we continue. The Motorola ThinkPhone ships with a 68W charger and a USB cable. There's no case in the box but you probably shouldn't cover this stylish phone with one.You don't need to either - the ThinkPhone is...


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Tecno Spark 10C surfaces on Google Play Console with key specs
Tecno unveiled the Spark 8C in late January for the Indian market, but it seems like the 10C is right around the corner. It appeared in a Google Play Console listing, suggesting software development is being finalized.Google Play Console listingJust like the Spark 8C, the Spark 10C will be a budget-friendly device with a modest 720 x 1612px screen, Unisoc T606 chipset and 4GB of RAM. The handset will launch with Android 12 out of the box.Unfortunately, there are no other listed specs, but odds are Tecno will introduce this device pretty soon, so we won't be guessing for too...


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vivo V27e detailed specs leak ahead of launch
We’re expecting vivo to announce its V27 series on March 1. There should be three phones with the vivo V27, V27 Pro and V27e and the last one just leaked in a hands-on image. The image confirms the previously leaked design and shows off the flashy Lavender Purple color which has color-shifting properties.vivo V27e hands-on The vivo V27e is currently on pre-order in Malaysia through offline channels with special freebies in the form of a speaker and smart tracker included for customers who pre-order the device. We also have a leaked spec sheet for the device confirming its key...


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Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone
Nothing has begun the official rollout of Android 13 for the Nothing Phone (1) users. The Nothing OS 1.5 update comes in at 1.25GB and offers plentiful new features and optimizations including a new weather app, new media controls, more glyph interface options and improvements to the camera interface.Nothing is touting a 50% increase in app loading speed, smoother system animations as well as lower standby power consumption. The fingerprint scanner accuracy is also improved. Nothing OS 1.5 brings an improved network quick settings panel, multi-language support for apps and the ability...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5's cover display tipped to be larger than Oppo Find N2 Flip's
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 unveiled last August came with a 1.9" cover display, and Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), claimed the Galaxy Z Flip5 will pack a cover screen larger than 3". While Ross didn't provide a specific number for the panel's diagonal, reliable tipster Ice universe has corroborated Young's claim, saying the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5's external display will be larger than Oppo Find N2 Flip's, which measures 3.26" diagonally.Young had also claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will have a different hinge design to "reduce the visibility of the...


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The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unveiled earlier this month passed through our review gauntlet with flying colors, making it one of the best Android smartphones to buy right now. On the iOS side of the fence, we have the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is also one of the best smartphones available in the market. But how do the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max fare against each other in a side-by-side speed test? Well, the folks at PhoneBuff find that out with the help of a robot.We don't want to spoil the fun for you by revealing the speed test's end result, but we'd like you to...


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HMD to begin manufacturing Nokia phones in Europe from Q3 of 2023
HMD Global just announced its decision to manufacture 5G Nokia smartphones in Europe, making it the first major smartphone maker to do so.Moving the manufacturing of 5G Nokia smartphones to Europe will be a gradual process that will begin in Q3 of this year and HMD plans on investing in facilities from here on out.HMD is seeing an increase in demand for its smartphones in Europe and views the move as a way to reduce its carbon footprint and also ensure its phones' security and privacy. HMD notes that its data centers are located in Finland since 2019.HMD will comply with...


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The Nokia C22 and C32 announced with three-day battery life
Nokia added two new phones to its affordable C series today - the Nokia C32 and Nokia C22.The Nokia C32 is the first C-series phone to pack a 50MP camera, and it's also built to a high-for-the-class standard with glass on both the front and back. The C32 and C22 are IP52 rated for dust and water spray protection.On the front, both the Nokia C32 and C22 have a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD with slightly curved 2.5D glass. Another shared trait is the 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging and the claim of up to three days of endurance. Nokia says the battery life is helped by AI-powered battery-saving...


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Nokia G22 is official with focus on repairability and sustainability
Today, HMD announced the 4G Nokia G22 with a key focus on repairability and sustainability. Let's explore that first, then we'll lay down the specs.The Nokia G22 is for the smartphone owner that wants to hold onto his phone for the longest possible time. According to market research numbers the leading cause for people to change their phone is that it broke and that in most cases it was due to a broken display or a degraded battery, so HMD focused on making those as easy as to replace as possible.A battery replacement of the Nokia G22 takes around 5 minutes and all the tools you...


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Apple iPhone 15 Plus' CAD-based renders surface showing Dynamic Island and USB-C
Last week, CAD-based renders of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro surfaced, showing the phone's thinner bezels, curvier design, and USB-C port. And a few days ago, we saw the vanilla iPhone 15 with Dynamic Island. Now, we are looking at the CAD renders of the Plus model, which too features Dynamic Island. This means the entire iPhone lineup this year will sport Dynamic Island, which wasn't the case last year since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus retained the notch.Like the vanilla and Pro models, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a new body design with slightly rounded edges and a USB-C port replacing...


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Samsung Galaxy M53 gets One UI 5.1 in Europe, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy S21 series receive it it in the US
Samsung's Android 13-based One UI 5.1, which debuted on the Galaxy S23 series smartphones unveiled earlier this month, is now rolling out for the Galaxy M53 in Ukraine and Russia, with the rollout expected to expand to other regions soon.One UI 5.1 for the Samsung Galaxy M53 comes with firmware version M536BXXU2CWB3 and February 2023 Android security patch.Samsung has also released One UI 5.1 for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy S21 series in the US. It's seeding for the Galaxy Z Flip3 units locked to Xfinity Mobile's network with firmware version F711USQU3FWB1, while...


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Sony Xperia 10 V renders leak showing familiar design
Sony's Xperia 10 IV mid-ranger was announced last May and released in June, and so naturally we expect the Xperia 10 V to take its place at some point in the next few months. Today, a bunch of high quality CAD-based renders of the upcoming model have been leaked by a traditionally reliable source.If you were expecting a fresh new design compared to the 2022 model, you're in for quite the disappointment. The Xperia 10 V shown in these images has the exact same design language as the Xperia 10 IV, right down to button positioning, camera island size and shape, and LED flash...


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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion in Viva Magenta hands-on review
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion has been around for over 5 months, initially coming in four colors - Cosmic Gray, Aurora White, Solar Gold, and a Neptune Blue Vegan Leather option.Now Motorola added a fifth option that we have with us today - say hello to the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion in Viva Magenta, the Pantone Color of the Year 2023.The partnership between Pantone and Motorola started with the Edge 30 Neo back in 2022, when the midranger arrived in last year’s color Very Peri. We are excited to see the partnership expanding to more capable devices boosting their looks.Motorola is...


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First iQOO Z7 teaser arrives
The iQOO brand is gearing up for a new smartphone announcement and iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya shared a teaser for the upcoming iQOO Z7 series. The poster reveals the backside of the upcoming device with its dual cameras.iQOO Z7 series teaserWe can also spot an OIS sticker that confirms the main camera will be optically stabilized. The design of the phone falls in line with recently launched iQOO and vivo phones but we don’t get any specs details for now.The iQOO Z7 series is expected to launch in March with two members – the iQOO Z7 and Z7 Pro. We’ll make sure to provide more...


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Kuo: Apple MR headset delayed due to software bugs
Ming-Chi Kuo shared his latest update on the Apple MR headset and the bad news is that the device will likely be postponed to launch alongside the iPhone 15 series in September. Kuo explains that the headset is facing software issues and the likelihood of a potential release this Spring is dwindling. There are no specifics on the nature of the mentioned software issues but it seems that the rumored WWDC launch is unlikely at this point.China’s Luxshare ICT is expected to be the leading manufacturing partner for the Apple MR headset with mass production set for the first half of this...


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Motorola Defy 2 rugged phone, Defy Satellite Link device unveiled with 2-way satellite messaging
The Bullitt Group, known for building rugged phones, is on a mission to build devices that enable their users to send and receive messages everywhere thanks to the advent of direct-to-satellite communication. This can be done with the new Motorola Defy 2 and the Cat S75 that we covered in the other post. In addition, users can also pick up the Motorola Defy Satellite Link device that gives any Android and iOS device the ability to communicate in the wilderness.Motorola Defy 2We’ll start with Defy 2, a rugged 5G smartphone. It has been tested to survive drops on steel sheets...


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vivo V27 Pro prices and specs leak ahead of launch
The vivo V27 Pro is expected to be announced on March 1, and we already got a unit for a review. Now a leaked image from Flipkart reveals the pricing and memory combinations for the Indian market.An image that was supposed to be shared next week says the vivo V27 Pro will start from INR37,999 ($460/€435) for an 8/128 GB version. Double the storage will be INR39,999 ($483/€457), while going for 12/256 GB will cost INR42,999 ($520/€490).The vivo V27 Pro comes with a different design compared to its predecessor, the vivo V25 Pro. We see three cameras with OIS Portrait System on the...


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MWC 2023: What to expect
The biggest annual mobile tech show is taking place next week and we thought you'll enjoy a roundup of the major events and attendees that confirmed their presence. There are several high-profile debuts set to take place from the likes of Xiaomi, Honor and Realme as well as plenty of other interesting product launches.Saturday, February 25 - HMD GlobalHMD is kicking things off with its announcements on Saturday. While we don’t have actual confirmation of what devices are launching, we’re expecting new Nokia smartphones and perhaps some smart accessories too.Sunday, February...


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Apple gives iPad OLED order to Samsung and LG, no BOE in sight
Apple is expected to skip the announcement of new iPad Pro devices this year and will bring them in early 2024. The biggest change will be a switch from LCD to OLED, and according to Korean sources, Cupertino will place the orders for the panels with Samsung and LG.The deal between Apple and display maker BOE is still being negotiated, effectively putting the Chinese manufacturer out of the game, at least for the initial push.Apple’s flagship tablet product sold more than 70 million units during the previous fiscal year. Between October and December 2022, the company saw $9.4...


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The new Cat S75 is a rugged phone with 2-way messaging over satellite built in
As promised, the Bullitt Group has unveiled the first phone with 2-way satellite messaging. Well, two phones, actually, the Cat S75 and the Motorola defy 2. We’ll cover the Motorola in a separate post.Before we dive into the specs of Cat S75, we should explain the direct-to-satellite communication feature as that is a unique selling point. Unlike Apple’s solution which is only for contacting emergency services, this one allows you to message friends and family from faraway locations – be it a desert or the middle of the ocean.Cat S75You will be able to send a...


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Meizu 20 Pro possibly spotted in AnTuTu results with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
A couple of weeks ago Meizu confirmed that it is working on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone that is equipped with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Today this phone – or perhaps one of several phones – was discovered by the AnTuTu team, who found a test run result.The phone, model number m2391, does indeed feature Qualcomm’s top mobile chip. This particular unit was configured with 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage, though there should be other configurations.AnTuTu result from the Meizu m2391 (possibly the Meizu 20 Pro) This phone is believed to be the Meizu 20 Pro, based on unofficial...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 to get new hinge, says tipster
The latest rumor about the Galaxy Z Fold5 comes from reputable leakster Ice Universe and it addresses a key new addition to the upcoming foldable – its reworked hinge mechanism. The new info confirms Samsung will use a new waterdrop-style hinge for the Fold5 which is not the first time we’re heard about this development. We saw a similar report from South Korean publication Naver News last month.The Samsung Display “droplet” folding hinge mechanism will allow the folding panel on the Fold5 to form a droplet shape inside the hinge body which will prevent the crease between the two...


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ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra to bring 4th-gen under-display camera
ZTE is planning to announce the nubia Z50 Ultra with a 4th-generation under-display camera, revealed Ni Fei, President of Mobile Devices at the Chinese company. In a lengthy post on Weibo, he explained the nubia brand has been in the smartphone business for over a decade, and the new Ultra will have a new solution that has been in development for six years and is the “culmination of nubia technology.” The nubia brand is partially owned by ZTE and its operations in China are controlled by the network equipment and smartphone maker. Devices with selfie cameras under the screen have been...


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Magic Eraser is coming to all Pixel users and Google One subscribers on Android and iOS
The Magic Eraser feature introduced by Google with the Pixel 6 will soon be available for all Pixel users. It will also be available for non-Pixel and iOS users through the Google Photos app if they have a Google One subscription.The Google Photos app is also getting HDR for videos, which too will be available for all Google One subscribers.Additionally, Google One subscribers will be able to apply Styles to a single photo in the Google Photos app's collage editor, and Google says a new range of Styles is coming for all Pixel and Google One users, so they will have more...


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Today, Tecno announced the Phantom V Fold - the company's first foldable smartphone, and it's a big one. Here's a key features video to get us started.The Tecno Phantom V Fold arrives in a generous package. You get a cool Aramid Fibre case for the rear panel with a built-in kickstand - an integral part of any folding phone case. You also get a 45W charger, which is more than you'd get with a Samsung folding phone these days.Tecno went with a book-style design for its first folding phone. But the rear panel stands out among the foldables thanks to a unique...


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ZTE announces nubia Pad 3D with glasses-free 3D viewing
Remember the 3D craze from around ten years ago? TV and smartphone manufacturers were all racing to announce some sort of 3D viewing capabilities on their devices but the technology ultimately got pushed away. ZTE used MWC to announce an interesting take with its nubia Pad 3D – the company’s first Android tablet to offer glasses-free 3D viewing.nubia Pad 3D displayThe nubia Pad 3D is jointly created with Leia Inc – a company that focuses on 3D display hardware and content services. nubia Pad 3D brings a 12.4-inch IPS LCD with 2560x1600px resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a...


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Most Realme phones this year will support 33W charging or faster
Realme is a leader in smartphone charging tech – in 2022 it became the first to unveil a phone that can do 150W and it followed that up with the first 240W phone this year. But these triumphs in the high end shouldn’t overshadow the work that the company is doing to bring fast charging to the masses.The goal for 2023 is to have at least 90% of Realme models available globally support charging at a rate of 33W or higher. The company already hit that mark in the $250-$399 segment, but this will cover the more affordable phones too.According to stats from Counterpoint, Realme is...


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Realme GT3 unveiled: first phone with 240W charging goes global
Weeks after its debut in China, the world’s first phone with 240W charging is ready to get on the global stage. The Realme GT3 will be available in multiple markets and will spread the joy of getting a full charge in under 10 minutes wherever it goes.As suspected, this is the global version of the Realme GT Neo 5 240W. This moves the hardware into a more premium category (the Neos are typically mid-rangers), but the pricing remains well below flagship levels – the Realme GT3 will have a starting price of $650 for an 8/128GB model.This will make it one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8+...


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Tecno Phantom V Fold announced - new blood in the foldables market
This is Tecno's first foldable - the Phantom V Fold.Right off the bat, this is a big folding phone. At 299g, it's nearly the biggest. It can justify that heft with at least three good reasons - display, even bigger display, and battery.Tecno Phantom V FoldWhen closed, you'll use the Tecno Phantom V Fold's cover display, which is a regularly wide 6.42-inch LTPO AMOLED of 1080x2550px resolution. It caps off at 120Hz.Open the Phantom V Fold up, and you're greeted by a bigger 7.85-inch 2000x2296px folding screen, this one also a 120Hz LTPO panel. It's quite a...


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Watch the Realme GT3 240W announcement at MWC 2023 here
Realme promised it will bring the GT Neo 5's 240W fast charging to the international scene at MWC, and the time has come. The company is introducing Realme GT3 in Barcelona today at 4 PM CET, and the event will be live-streamed for everyone.The Realme GT3 240W looks a lot like the GT Neo 5, and while we are fairly certain it will be the case, the company is staying silent on any confirmation. We expect the very same Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone with a 6.74” AMOLED and Android 13 out of the box.The phone with 240W fast charging has a 4,600 mAh battery, and we will closely...


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Qualcomm and Thales announce commercially deployable iSIM in modified Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Last year Qualcomm, Thales and Vodafone demoed the integrated SIM (iSIM) standard on a specially engineered Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3. Now, Qualcomm and Thales announced the first commercially deployable iSIM on a modified version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset at MWC 2023.The world’s first security certification of an iSIM by the GSMA follows several years of intense development work by Qualcomm Technologies and Thales. Alongside the increasingly popular eSIM, the Thales 5G iSIM gives device makers and mobile operators even greater freedom to offer their customers effortless...


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Hands-on: Huawei Watch GT Cyber at MWC 2023
Turbulent times at Huawei led to a switch in consumer business strategy, and the company invested heavily in wearables in the past three years.We’ve seen an all-ceramic flagship from the company, we are also testing a smartwatch with earbuds inside, and now at MWC in Barcelona, we got to handle the Watch GT Cyber - a smartwatch with replaceable shells that include both the body and the straps.The Watch GT Cyber has a 1.32” circular AMOLED with 466 x 466 resolution and a fairly high 352 PPI. The small circular gadget that goes in the shell has a thick black bezel, and we were...


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Hands-on: Honor Magic5
So, you saw Honor Magic4’s awesome cameras but wished the company made a smaller flagship this year? Wish granted! Although you really should have been more specific with your wish – the Honor Magic5 is smaller but only just.Last year’s Magic4 was almost exactly the same size as its Pro sibling. This year the Magic5 has a screen that’s 0.08” smaller and the phone itself is shorter, narrower and thinner by about a millimeter. So, while it’s technically smaller, it’s hard to quantify the difference even when you have both the vanilla and the Pro phones in your hand.One thing you will...


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Samsung Galaxy A14 4G goes official with 50MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery
Samsung introduced the Galaxy A14 5G earlier last month, which comes with Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 700 SoC depending on the market. Now the company has unveiled its 4G version, which looks similar to the Galaxy A14 5G but packs different hardware.For starters, the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is expectedly powered by a different chip. Samsung hasn't mentioned the name on its official website, but it could be the Helio G80 SoC. The screen refresh rate has also come down from 90Hz to 60Hz.While the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G sports a 13MP selfie camera like its 5G counterpart, its triple camera...


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Xiaomi 13 Pro launched in India for INR 79,999
Two days after its global launch, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has now made its way to India. The device comes in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colors with a single 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Pricing is set at INR 79,999 ($968) and the early access sale starts on March 6 at 12PM via mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio stores. Open sales are scheduled to start on March 10 via official Xiaomi online and offline stores as well as partnering retailers.ICICI credit and debit card owners get a flat INR 10,000 discount while HDFC credit card owners get an INR 8,000 discount. Xiaomi is also offering...


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ZTE to launch nubia Z50 Ultra with under-display camera on March 7
The nubia Z50 Ultra smartphone is set to arrive with a 4th-gen under-display camera, and now we know the official launch date. The brand will introduce the device on March 7 with a UDC technology called Neovision.The device will have a stacked 16 MP selfie camera with a 6P lens, 2.24 µm pixel size, and f/2.0 aperture under the 6.8” AMOLED panel.The official teasers confirmed leaked schematics from before - flat sides all around and an alert slider on the right, above the power key and the volume rocker. There is a tiny sliver between the screen and the top for the earpiece, which...


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Redmi introduces 300W fast charging which fills a phone battery in 5 minutes
Redmi announced 300W fast-charging technology just four months after being the first brand to surpass the 200W threshold. The Xiaomi subsidiary revealed a phone can charge from 0 to 100% in under five minutes, and later followed with a video, shedding more details on the technology.The brand used a modified Redmi Note 12 Discovery smartphone with a 4,100 mAh battery (the original version has a dual 4,300 mAh cell) in a controlled environment. It took 2 minutes 11 seconds for the device to reach 50%, and just shy of five minutes the battery was at 100%. Interestingly...


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OnePlus Ace 2V's launch date and design officially revealed
After unveiling the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered Ace 2 earlier this month, OnePlus said it will launch a new Ace smartphone powered by a Dimensity chip. OnePlus yesterday revealed that it will be called the OnePlus Ace 2V, and today, it announced that the Ace 2V will launch in China on March 7 at 2:30PM local time.OnePlus also posted a short video on its official website showing the Ace 2V's design and color options. You can watch it below. OnePlus hasn't detailed the Ace 2V's specs sheet yet, but if AnTuTu is to be believed, it will come with the Dimensity 9000 SoC, 16GB...


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Spotify is killing the heart icon, replacing it with a plus
Spotify has announced that it's killing the heart icon today. But don't worry, it's all for a higher purpose.Before, you had the heart icon "to mark the songs you wanted to save", Spotify says in a blog post, and the "Add to playlist" icon to add tracks or episodes to your favorite playlist.From now on, you'll have one plus icon instead. When you hit plus, you're able to save and choose the destination for any song, playlist, or podcast, with one simple tap.To save a song or podcast episode, tap the plus button. After your choice has been successfully added to Liked Songs...


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The iPhone SE isn't dead anymore, to be resurrected as iPhone 14 clone for next year
Back in early January, we heard that Apple supposedly killed the iPhone SE line. Now, less than two months later, we hear from the same source that it's been revived.Famed purveyor of Apple-related rumors and analysis Ming-Chi Kuo is back with a report today stating that the next iPhone SE will be built on the iPhone 14's chassis, with a same-size 6.1-inch OLED display. And thus this would be the first iPhone SE to go with OLED and not LCD. The panel may be manufactured by BOE.iPhone 14Furthermore, it will be the first iPhone to use Apple's own in-house developed 5G baseband...


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Hands-on: Honor Magic5 Pro
Honor's Magic5 series got a quiet start with the Magic5 Lite, but the company was saving its best performance for the MWC – the new Honor Magic5 Pro is an all-round flagship that builds on last year's design. It doesn't follow a straight path to upgrades, however.In fact, the phone's designers prefer curved lines, and the phone is rounded all over. Despite the expansive 6.81" display, the phone is on the lighter side – it weighs 219g. For comparison, a Galaxy S23 Ultra is 234g, an iPhone 14 Pro Max is 240g. If you've held a Magic4 Pro in your hand, you should have a rough idea of the...


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Motorola's Moto Rizr rollable concept hands-on
Lenovo’s MWC booth had something interesting up its sleeve with the Motorola rollable smartphone concept, which might be called Moto Rizr, according to some. Yes, a nod to 2006’s iconic Motorola Rizr Z3 slider phone. The new concept device features a 5-inch display with a 15:9 aspect ratio which expands vertically to a 6.5-inch diagonal with a 22:9 aspect ratio.Motorola rollable concept This means you can go from a mini-sized phone to a plus one with the push of a button giving you both an easily usable one-hand phone and a larger screen for media consumption when needed. All it...


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The foldable smartphone category is picking up pace as more and more brands are launching foldable phones to get a piece of this pie, but it's still Samsung's foldables that offer the most refined experience. And while others will catch up eventually, it is the Korean conglomerate that's the current market leader in the foldable segment, as it shipped more foldable smartphones in 2022 than all other OEMs combined.According to a Financial Times report citing Canalys research, the foldable smartphones market recorded 14.2 million shipments worldwide in 2022, of which Samsung alone shipped...


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Apple will invest €1 billion in a new silicon design center in Munich
Apple announced it's investing €1 billion in a new silicon design center after spending just as much on its new R&D center in Munich two years ago. In fact, the new facility is treated as an expansion of the existing one since it will be located just across the street.Inside Apple's current research facilityApple wants to bring 2,000 of its engineers in one place, so they can work more efficiently with state-of-the-art equipment. Efforts will go toward developing custom silicon design, power management chips and future wireless technologies. The main goal is to improve Apple's...


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Garmin Forerunner 965 and 265 finally come with AMOLED screens
Garmin introduced the new Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265 smartwatches with one major improvement - the screens are now AMOLED, moving away from the transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) solution. According to the official numbers, the 900-series flagship could live 23 days on a single charge, while the 200-series should offer up to 15 days.The Garmin Forerunner 965 is targeted toward elite athletes. The new type of display is just one of the changes; other features include a new titanium bezel, a slightly thinner body and a 1.4” (35.4 mm) screen. Standalone GPS, detailed heart rate...


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Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) passes through Geekbench revealing key specs
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023), codenamed Geneva and sporting model designation XT2315, has popped up on Geekbench with its key specs.According to the benchmark database, the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) runs Android 13 and has 4GB RAM onboard. However, rumors claim the smartphone will come with up to 6GB RAM and 256GB storage.The Moto G Stylus (2023) is powered by MediaTek's octa-core processor, having six cores clocked at 1.80GHz and two cores at 2GHz, suggesting it could be a part of the Helio G85/G88 SoC.Geekbench doesn't reveal any other specs of the Moto G Stylus...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and India
Each week we try to find the best smartphone deals from around the world (with the occasional smartwatch or maybe some headphones). This week the focus was on discounts since there are no special sales events. Use the links below to jump to your region: Germany The Netherlands The UK USA India GermanyThe Poco X4 GT is a gaming phone for medium budgets – the Dimensity 8100 chipset isn’t the fastest, but the 144Hz IPS LCD (6.6” FHD+) can do some high FPS gaming with less demanding titles. Also, the 5,080mAh battery will last long gaming sessions (and is...


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itel Pad 1 launched with 10.1" screen and LTE connectivity
itel, a part of the Transsion group, launched a new tablet in India dubbed itel Pad 1. It's priced at INR12,999 ($160/€150) and will be sold in India through online and offline stores with two color options - Deep Grey and Light Blue.The itel Pad 1 flaunts a metal design and packs a 10.1" 1,280x800-pixel IPS display. It has the Unisoc SC9863A1 SoC at the helm with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable by up to 512GB via a microSD card. The tablet runs Android 12 (Go Edition) out of the box, but there's no word on future software updates.The itel Pad 1 features two cameras - an...


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Lionel Messi gifts 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros to World Cup-winning teammates and staff
Argentina won the recent FIFA World Cup, becoming world champions for the first time since 1986 with the help of Lionel Messi, and the team captain confirmed its deity status among Argentinians.The player decided to celebrate his teammates and staff that were part of the campaign in Qatar in an unusual manner. He gifted them 35 personalized gold iPhone 14 Pro phones.Apple iPhone 14 ProEach unit was custom-made with the person’s name, number, the logo of the Argentine Football Association (AFA - Asociacion del Futbol Argentino) and the logo of the production partner...


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Apple A17 Bionic to drive high demand for iPhone 15 Pro duo
Reports from Taiwan revealed Apple expects 35% improvement in power efficiency from the A17 Bionic chipset, reportedly built by TSMC on the 3 nm FinFet technology process. Insiders revealed this will be a key feature that will drive “replacement demand” among iPhone users, along with the new camera and the USB-C charging port.According to DigiTimes, Apple has reportedly bought the whole first production run of TSMC’s 3 nm chips, making it the only smartphone company with such a semiconductor in 2023. Qualcomm and Mediatek won’t be developing their own solutions for now, with Mediatek...


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MIUI 14 rollout schedule announced for Poco devices in India
Earlier this week, Xiaomi shared a list of smartphones eligible for the MIUI 14 upgrade. Now its sub-brand Poco has announced the MIUI 14 rollout schedule for its devices in India. The list consists of 10 smartphones, including the Poco X5 Pro, which runs Android 12-based MIUI 14 out of the box, but the timeline shared by Poco is for MIUI 14 based on Android 13.Poco X5 ProThe list also includes the Poco F4, which received Android 13-based MIUI 14 in India with Reliance Jio 5G support, but it was only seeded for the beta users. The stable update for the Poco F4 will be rolled out in...


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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 gets certified with two detachable straps
Xiaomi certified Smart Band 8 at NRRA Korea, and the listing came with photos, revealing key details about the wearable. The images reveal the device itself will stick to the pill-shaped design, but for the first time, the strap will be a two-piece instead of one rubber loop.Xiaomi Smart Band 8This isn’t the first time Xiaomi has implemented this solution in its wearables - the Redmi Watch 3 and the Smart Band 7 Pro also had two-piece straps that needed a small attaching mechanism. However, this is the first time the most affordable band of the company is getting the new...


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Apple iPhone 14 Pro wins best smartphone in 2023 GLOMO awards
As MWC came to a wrap this week, recipients of the GLOMO (Global Mobile Awards) include Apple, TCL, and Motorola. Every year, awards are issued across several different categories including Mobile Technologies, Digital Everything, Devices, Tech4Good, and Government Leadership. We’re looking at the recipients of this year’s awards in the “Device” category.The award for “Best Smartphone” was issued to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro. Other entries considered for the award include the Google Pixel 7 Pro, Nothing Phone (1), Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, and Galaxy Z Fold4.Here’s what the site...


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Google Pixel Watch costs $123 to make, new report shows
Google launched its Pixel Watch last year and priced it from $349 in the US. But just how much does it cost the company to make the smartwatch? A new report today from Counterpoint Research focuses on exactly that. The in-depth analysis reveals that the total Bill of Materials (BoM) for the Pixel Watch amounts to $123.That number doesn't include R&D and marketing costs, bear in mind. Samsung is the primary financial beneficiary, netting around 20% of the BoM cost for itself, thanks to the supply of the chipset, LTE transceiver for the LTE-capable model, as well as "other paired...


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Revised OnePlus Nord CE 3 specs leak: 6.72" 120Hz display, Snapdragon 782G
Recently, there was some confusion about the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3 with two conflicting reports on its features. The new CE model wasn’t spared from this uncertainty either – leaked AIDA64 screenshots revealed some specs back in January, but now there is a new report on the OnePlus Nord CE 3, which paints a different picture.The new CE will have a 6.72” 120Hz FHD+ display and it will allegedly be an AMOLED panel rather than LCD as claimed earlier. Also, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 782G, according to MySmartPrice’s sources, not the SD 695. The chipset will be paired with 8/12GB...


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Report: Galaxy Z Fold5 hinge undergoing final tests
According to a new report by the The Elec, Samsung has started testing the new teardrop hinge for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold5 smartphone, expected to launch in the second half of this year, presumably August, as usual.The teardrop hinge is a commonly used design that lets the axis roll on itself inside the hinge and has several advantages. It reduces the gap between the two halves of the phone as well as minimize the wrinkles on the screen.During this year's CES 2023, Samsung demonstrated a new hinge design that's 14mm thin as opposed to the current implementation measuring 15.8mm...


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Exclusive: Infinix to release a phone with 260W charging
As charging speeds continue to grow each passing month, more makers are looking to get past the 200W threshold and now Infinix is gearing up to launch a phone with 260W wired charging.We received an image of the upcoming Infinix 260W Thunder Charge charger. The charger is placed next to a phone that resembles the Infinix Zero Ultra which launched with 180W charging capabilities. The new 260W charging system will reportedly bring a four-way 100W charge pump and an AHB (Advanced High-Performance Bus) circuit design with safe charging control.Our source also mentions that Infinix is...


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TikTok sets a 60-minute daily screen limit for users under 18
The social platform TikTok announced new features for teens and families, including a 60-minute daily screen limit for all users under 18 years old. It will be automatically set to every account for one hour, but users will be able to opt-out and set their own limits.The app will also add more screen time management features, including a reminder for users that turned off the 60-minute limit but spend more than 100 minutes. Parents will be able to control it, as well as add a passcode and extend this period to 30 minutes at a time.The team consulted the current academic research...


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More Samsung Galaxy A54, Galaxy A34 specs leak alongside colorful renders
Specs and renders of the Samsung Galaxy A54 and Samsung Galaxy A34 appeared last month, and today some of them re-emerged, this time with spicy new details worth exploring.Previous leaks suggested the A34 will have a Dimensity 1080 chip and 8GB RAM, but WinFuture claims we should expect a Mediatek MT6877V chip with 2.2 GHz speeds, which could be Dimensity 900, 920 or 1080 with underclocked CPU. The website also stated Europe will get 6/128GB and 6/256GB memory versions.Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 will have only camera bumpsThe upcoming midrangers will stick to the new design...


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OpenAI announces ChatGPT API, Snapchat, Instacart and others already using it
Microsoft is a big proponent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT product and has already embedded it in Bing and Edge as well as Skype. The most recent update to Windows 11 brings ChatGPT to the search box in the OS’ task bar too. This is only the beginning – OpenAI just announced that ChatGPT and Whisper are available to developers through its APIs.After some extensive optimizations, using ChatGPT costs 90% less than it did in December. This means that the gtp-3.5-turbo model (which powers the ChatGPT you may have used) now costs $0.002 per 1,000 tokens. To put it another way, you can get 500K tokens...


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The Oppo Pad arrived early last year, the company’s first tablet, which was quickly followed by the more affordable Pad Air. Now attention is shifting to the Oppo Tab 2, which has leaked several times already – including leaving behind test results in the Geekbench database.There was talk of a Dimensity-powered slate, but this isn’t it – the Oppo Tab 2 (aka OPD2201) runs on a Snapdragon chipset. While the benchmark couldn’t figure out which one exactly, this appears to be the Snapdragon 888 based on its clock speeds: 2.84GHz prime core, 2.42GHz mid-cores and 1.8GHz little cores. The...


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Qualcomm exec confirms Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset for Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing chose MWC Barcelona as a starting point for its Phone (2) teaser campaign but a new post by a Qualcomm executive on LinkedIn (of all places) delivered a major leak regarding the phone’s chipset. Alex Katouzian who serves as Qualcomm SVP and GM of the Mobile, Compute, and XR units issued a post on the professional networking platform to congratulate Nothing on the upcoming Phone (2) launch and explicitly named the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset powering the device.Original post on LinkedIn pre-editThe original post has since been edited to exclude the exact chipset and instead...


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Meizu 20 Pro key specs revealed ahead of launch
Meizu is gearing up to launch its anniversary Meizu 20 flagships and the brand just posted several teaser posts about the key specs coming to the Meizu 20 Pro. The device will be equipped with a 10-bit Samsung E6 LTPO AMOLED panel with a 3,200 x 1,440px resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. The device will also feature a 1,800 nits peak brightness setting.Meizu 20 Pro key specs' teaser postersAround the back, Meizu 20 Pro will pack a 50MP 1/1.56-inch main cam with OIS. The phone will come equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery rated at over 12 hours of usage with support up to 50W...


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The Oppo Find X6 Pro will have a bright, sharp display, X6 series color options revealed
The Oppo Find X6 Pro will have an impressive display – it will be able to achieve up to 2,500 nits local peak brightness, according to Digital Chat Station. This will be a large 6.8” display with a 10-bit Samsung E6 panel, QHD+ resolution (1,440 x 3,168px) and 120Hz refresh rate.The leakster also detailed the colorways of the upcoming flagship. There will be a leather version dubbed Desert Silver Moon – it will be 9.5mm thick and weigh 216g (note the small glass panel up top). The two glass options, Flying Spring Green and Cloud Ink Black, will be thinner but a bit heavier at 9.1mm and...


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Apple to launch MacBook Air 13 and 15 this summer with M3 chips
According to Mark Gurman, a renowned Apple analyst, the company plans to launch a new MacBook 13 and 15-inch versions powered by the upcoming M3 chips. Some new iMacs are also on the horizon as well as a redesigned Mac Pro.Let's start with the MacBooks. The new Airs will likely be announced sometime this spring or summer. Gurman suspects that both versions of the notebook will run on the M3 chip.Speaking of Apple's silicon, the M3 Pro and M3 Max, which are the more potent variants of the M3 chip, will launch sometime in 2024, bringing major efficiency boost thanks to the improved...


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Nothing Ear (2) launching on March 22
Nothing revealed the first official teaser for its upcoming Ear (2) TWS earphones which are set to debut on March 22 at 4PM CET. The poster shows out a tiny portion of the buds’ case being pushed by a beetle which will be the mascot for this release following the ladybug for the original Ear (1).We don’t get an official look at the new buds or any of their features for now. The accompanying message on Nothing’s webpage claims Ear (2) feature “better sound and better clarity” which is presumably compared to the Ear (1) buds.The only leaked info we have of the Ear (2) so far is that...


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Tecno Spark 10 Pro announced: 6.8" 90Hz display, Helio G88 and glass back
Tecno just unveiled the Spark 10 Pro – a sequel to the Spark 9 Pro from last year with a better screen. The new model has a larger 6.8” IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate, compared to 6.6” 60Hz for the older model (both have 1,080 x 2,460px resolution, 20.5:9). Also, for the first time on a Spark, the 10 Pro has a glass rear, something usually reserved for premium units like the Phantoms.The company calls this “hard-wearing Starry Glass” without specifying any brand names. The “starry” part is due to the speckled appearance – the phone comes in Starry Black and Pearl White.Tecno...


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Honor Magic5 Pro and Ultimate come with the new silicon-carbon batteries in China
Honor unveiled a new type of battery – a silicon-carbon battery – during its global Magic5 series event last week. And this isn’t just a paper launch like so many new battery technologies, we have confirmed that the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Magic5 Ultimate units sold in China use the new type power cells.Long story short, the silicon carbon battery has 5,450mAh capacity whereas the more traditional battery inside the global Magic5 Pro has 5,100mAh. The Ultimate, which was announced today, is unlikely to be available globally, so we’ll focus on the Pro.The global Pro measures 8.77mm...


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Honor Magic5 Ultimate announced in China
Honor just unveiled the Magic5 Ultimate. At an event held in China the company introduced the Honor5 series and added this special edition for the local market.Under the posh leather-bound exterior, the Magic5 Ultimate is actually a maxed-out 16/512GB Honor Magic5 Pro.The Honor Magic5 Ultimate ships in Elegant Black or Burning Orange, both in vegan leather trim, with a premium Montblanc Bespoke leather case in the retail package. The Ultimate also features USB-C headphones in the package, unlike the other members of the series.These niceties aside, the Magic5 Ultimate is...


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New leak shows iPhone 15 series' glass panels
The iPhone 15 series leaks are intensifying and the latest addition shows out the front glass panels for the upcoming phones. We get a closer look at the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max panels all of which boast the Dynamic Island pill-shaped cutout for the selfie cam and FaceID sensors. The Pro models have noticeably slimmer bezels compared to the regular iPhone 15 – which is likely reusing the panels from the 14Pro series.Phone 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max screen glassBased on the information circulating Chinese blogs, the panels for the Pro models get a new 2.5D arc edge...


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iQOO Z7 coming with Snapdragon 695, iQOO Z7x with Snapdragon 782
The iQOO Z7 is arriving soon, the vivo brand revealed earlier this year. According to leaksters from China, the series will have a vanilla vivo iQOO Z7 with a Snapdragon 695 chipset and a second variant called vivo iQOO Z7x with a Snapdragon 782.iQOO Z7 series teaserThe Z series is the midrange lineup of the iQOO brand. If the rumor is true and the basic iQOO Z7 really sticks to the Snapdragon 695, it would mean no improvement from the iQOO Z6, at least compared with the global unit.The Snapdragon 782 slightly better than the Snapdragon 778G+, and in theory, the iQOO Z7x...


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Week 9 in review: MWC 2023 dominates the headlines
Welcome to Week 9's recap! This week's headlines were dominated by the MWC 2023 - the industry's largest event took place this week and had its busiest edition in several years.Honor announced its Magic5 series as well as the global rollout of the Magic Vs foldable. Meanwhile, Xiaomi brought its 13 and 13 Pro flagships to international markets and unveiled the 13 lite.Tecno confirmed its lofty ambitions and followed the high-profile cameraphone Phantom X2 Pro with the Phantom V Fold. TCL announced a bunch of new devices targeting the lower segments, while Nokia announced the first...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 9
After a one-week hiatus when yours truly was busy roaming Barcelona and covering the latest announcements at MWC 2023 our trending chart is back. And the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's reign is interrupted by the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which took advantage of its global debut and shot to the top.Samsung's flagship is still a close second though, so we might see a reverse next week. In the next two spots we have the vanilla counterparts of the top 2 - Xiaomi 13 is third, while the Galaxy S23 is fourth.Galaxy A53 comes in fifth, while the 13 Lite is six, continuing the Samsung-Xiaomi pattern....


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Official Samsung Galaxy A54 case shows up online prior to device launch
There’s little left in the way of mystery surrounding the Galaxy A54. A few days ago, the phone was featured in yet another massive leak complete with specs and detailed renders. And as far as we know, we don’t even have to wait that long for it to become official as well, with an alleged March 15 announcement date, alongside the Galaxy A34.Samsung Galaxy A54 Smart View Wallet CaseIn the meantime, Samsung Macedonia apparently decided to hop onto the leaks train, revealing an official case for the Galaxy A54. It is called the “Smart View Wallet Case,” and as the name...


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Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro review
IntroductionEver since Apple launched its AirPods back in 2016, the competition has picked up the pace and is now offering an incredible range of TWS earphones with ever expanding feature set and at lower and lower prices. Xiaomi takes another shot this year with its Buds 4 Pro earphones, which are more focused on the former than the later.In fact, they come pretty close to the AirPods Pro and ask more than competitors such as OnePlus' Buds Pro 2 or even Samsung's Galaxy Buds2 Pro. At €250, Xiaomi's Buds set themselves a pretty ambitious target. They have all the bells and...


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Weekly poll: the best of the MWC 2023
It was a busy week but we are all finished covering the new announcements from Barcelona and all the hands-on experiences we had with the new smartphones that were unveiled over the last few days. So, as we wrap up we were wondering – which new phone left the best impression in you?Here we will include phones that were announced at the MWC, plus already existing devices which are hitting the road and expanding to the global market. We have divided them into categories so you can vote for the best one.As we mentioned already, we have hands-on reports from most of the new releases, even...


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Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition hands-on review
Realme launched the Realme 10 Pro last November in three colors - Dark Matter, Nebula Blue, and Hyperspace Gold. And a few weeks ago, the company unveiled a limited edition 10 Pro designed in partnership with Coca-Cola, dubbed Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition. We received one from Realme, so let's see how it's different from the regular 10 Pro.The Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition comes in a special package that's a tad taller than the standard model's retail box. It drops the black-yellow color scheme for a Coca-Cola-inspired black-red theme and features a cropped Coca-Cola logo,...


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Motorola Moto G Power (2023)'s design revealed by leaked renders
Motorola unveiled the Moto G Power (2022) in November 2021, so its successor should have arrived by now, but there's no word from Motorola about its launch yet. However, that doesn't mean Motorola won't launch the Moto G Power (2023) since leakster OnLeaks shared its renders today, revealing the smartphone's design.The Motorola Moto G Power (2023) is built around a centered punch-hole display, claimed by the source to measure 6.5" diagonally. And around the back is a rectangular camera island housing three cameras and LED flash.Motorola Moto G Power (2023)The back cover also...


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Meta slashes prices on the Quest Pro and Quest 2 VR headsets
Meta is initiating price cuts on its VR headsets. Starting March 5, the premium Quest Pro will be retailing for $1000, instead of its previous price of $1,500. The rather significant price drop was announced by Mark Zuckerberg himself on an Instagram channel. He says the move is meant to help “more people get into VR”.The higher-end 256GB Meta Quest 2 is getting cheaper as well and will be retailing for $429 instead of the previous price tag of $500. All the while, the base 128GB Quest 2 will retain its price tag of $400, which means that a double storage upgrade will set you back...


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If you want to catch a glimpse at an unreleased phone, one of your best bets is to go on a public transport ride. As luck would have it a Reddit user posted some blurry images of the long-rumored Pixel Fold in the hands of a person riding on the New York City Subway.Alleged Google Pixel Fold out in the wildThe original poster claims a Google employee is handling the phone in the images and we can catch a glimpse of what appears to be the phone’s cover screen and its noticeable black bezels. Granted only one of the images is clearly visible while the rest could use some of...


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Infinix introduces 260W wired and 110W wireless charging tech
Infinix introduced a new step in its quest for ultra rapid charging - 260W wired and 110W wireless All-Round FastCharge. The new solution can fill a battery from 0 to 25% in one minute over the wire and can reach 100% in under 8 minutes. Wirelessly, 0 to 100% can be achieved in 16 minutes.The 260W standard arrives just nine months after Infinix unveiled the 180W Thunder Charge. The new technology builds on that, upgrading from a dual 8C battery to a single 12C battery with a 4-pump circuit design that intelligently identifies power requirements and allocates the number of charge pumps...


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Huawei CEO shares a photo from the P60 Pro
Huawei CEO Richard Yu is steering his company through tough times, but neither he nor his team have lost their passion for photography. The CEO posted this “random photo” from an unnamed upcoming phone:A camera sample from an upcoming Huawei flagshipYu didn’t try to hide which phone that is, the Weibo post is labeled “from Huawei P60 Pro”. Presumably this is an image from the telephoto camera, just like the batch of images from last week.This camera in particular is said to feature a 64MP OmniVision OV64B sensor and a lens with 3.5x magnification. Interestingly, this sensor...


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Tecno introduces Spark 10 5G, Spark 10, and Spark 10C
The Tecno Spark 10 Pro arrived earlier this month, and the company later introduced three other members to the new series - Spark 10 5G, Spark 10, and Spark 10 C.The company sent out a press release announcing the new phones will be part of the Spark 10 series, but did not reveal the specs sheets of any of them. It only mentioned 50MP AI main cameras and dual soft flashlights in the front bezel.All three Tecno Spark 10 phones have a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The Spark 10 and Spark 10 5G come with Android 13 and HiOS 12.6 on top, while the Spark 10C has Android 12...


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iQOO Z7's launch date and key specs revealed, will be priced under INR20,000
The iQOO Z7 we've been hearing about for over a week now will be launched on March 21 in India. This revelation comes from iQOO India's CEO Mr. Nipun Marya, who, in an interview with Gadgets360, also divulged a few specs of the upcoming Z-series smartphone.Marya said the iQOO Z7 is "exclusively designed for the Indian market" and will pack an "ultra-bright AMOLED display" with a fingerprint scanner underneath. A video teaser recently shared by iQOO revealed the Z7's display will have a U-shaped notch. However, its diagonal and resolution are yet to be officially confirmed.The iQOO...


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The new itel A60 is the company's most affordable smartphone yet
itel unveiled the A60, its most cost-effective 4G smartphone, according to the company’s own words. It has partnered with 9 carriers in 17 African countries to launch the phone, which will be available in India as well.The itel A60 is an Android 12 Go Edition phone that prides itself most with its 6.6” IPS LCD display, which has 720 x 1,612px resolution (20:9). The screen runs at 60Hz and has 120Hz touch sampling rate. Notched into it is the 5MP selfie camera.On the back, there is an 8MP main camera – also on its island are a depth sensor and the fingerprint reader. Both the...


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Realme foldable line incoming, Madhav Sheth reveals
The global folding phone market is really heating up this year and it seems Realme is finally ready to join in with its own offerings. Madhav Sheth, Realme VP and President of Realme International took to Twitter to ask his followers if they would prefer a flip-style clamshell foldable (Realme Flip) or a larger book-style folding phone (Realme Fold) from the brand.What do you want next… #realmeFlip or #realmeFold?— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) March 9, 2023 Rumors about Realme’s folding phone ambitions have been going on for years but the brand has stayed clear of the market and...


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Canalys: Wearables shipments plummet in Q4 of 2022
Canalys released its report on the global wearables market in Q4 and the entire 2022. The numbers revealed 50 million shipped units between October and December, which was a massive 18% decline - the biggest since data is collected and analyzed.All five major companies - Apple, Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, and Google, saw a YoY decline in shipments during the holiday period, and only Cupertino saw annual growth for the full calendar year.Canalys quoted the “challenging macroeconomic environment in Q4” as the main reason for the decline across the board. Apple remained the...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's external screen size tipped
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 unveiled last August came with a 6.2" cover display, and according to reliable tipster Ice universe, its successor - the Galaxy Z Fold5 - will also pack a 6.2" external screen. However, the tipster didn't mention the panel's resolution, so it remains to be seen if it will be the same as the Fold4's or different.Ice universe also claimed to know most specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 and said that the design of the two foldable smartphones has been finalized and will not be changed.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4While the Galaxy Z Fold5's...


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All Google One plans now include free VPN
Google's VPN service has only been available to those who have one of the higher Google One tiers up until this point, but that's changing.All Google One plans include the VPN going forward, although the rollout is ongoing and may take a few weeks to conclude. The service works for Google One members in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK, and the US. Why only these countries? We can't tell you, unfortunately.Anyway, the good news is...


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Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is now out
Last month Google released the first Developer Preview of Android 14, and today the company is back with the second Developer Preview. The new release comes with additional enhancements to privacy, security, and performance, and continues to refine the experience on tablets and foldables.Following this Developer Preview, the first Beta release will arrive in April, followed by three more in subsequent months, according to Google's official timeline.Android 14 Developer Preview 2 has built in support for allowing apps to access only select photos and videos, or access to all of...


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IDC: XR market declines 21% in 2022, Meta leads the VR segment, Nreal on top of the AR segment
2022 was a tough year for the AR/VR market as global shipments dropped sharply to 8.8 million units for the full year – down 20.9% compared to 2021, according to data by IDC. The analysts say that the drop was expected as this is a fledgling market and certain global events have massive effects on it (both positive and negative).In 2021 the pandemic had a lot of people stuck at home with disposable cash, which was an opportunity for VR and AR headset makers. It also helped that increasing prices of electronics components and logistics hadn’t hit with full force yet, so the likes of the...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 is now part of Fortnite
Samsung announced a partnership with the popular game Fortnite, bringing the Galaxy S23 flagships into the metaverse. The company is introducing a Samsung SmartCity store within a Samsung Island where players can interact with different devices, including the smartphones themselves.The name map can be accessed with the code 8526-6648-9508, and you can interact with in-game devices and play Fun Game Quest, which is a hide-and-seek type of game. Each round, you must find Galaxy S23 devices across the map and then keep them.Arthur Wong, Marketing Director at Samsung Latin...


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Seven years later Fairphone 2 receives its last software update
In January Fairphone announced that it's ending its software support for its second-generation smartphone and the time has officially come. Fairphone 2 is now receiving its final software update after the Dutch company released it back in 2015.The device started with Android 5 Lollipop and is now running Android 10, but the company kept it alive with minor updates and security patches. This March is the last security patch it would ever receive. To be fair, that's more than you could expect from an OEM, given that the Fairphone 2 is running on Snapdragon 801 and Qualcomm ended its...


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Motorola Edge 40 Pro images leak, looks just like the Moto X40
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro surfaced last month, appearing in Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and soon after making another appearance on the Google Play Console. Both occasions suggested that this will be the global version of Moto X40 from December.This connection appears even more certain now that Evan Blass has shared renders and short videos of the phone – by the looks of it, these belong on Edge 40 Pro’s page on Motorola.com. Note that the naming scheme in the US is slightly different, so this should appear as the Moto Edge+ (2023).One video mentions the 165Hz...


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Meizu 20's yellow color model appears in an official render
Meizu is expected to unveil the Meizu 20 series in Spring 2023, and the company recently dropped a few posters revealing key specs of the Meizu 20 Pro. Now we are looking at the vanilla model's yellow version, whose image was shared by the brand's CFO on Weibo.You can see that the Meizu 20 has flat frames and a flat back panel, which houses three cameras, with the last one encircled with a flash ring. The smartphone also has antenna lines on the frame, confirming the metal build. The right-side frame of the Meizu 20 has the power key and volume rocker, but we don't get to see what's on...


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New WhatsApp beta is testing Expiring Groups feature
WhatsApp introduced disappearing messages back in 2020, but those were only for one on one chats. An Expiring Groups feature is now in the works as it was spotted in the TestFlight app with version WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.5.0.070.As you can see in the screenshot, the feature is available under the group settings and it lets you pick an expiration time frame – a day, a week or a custom date.Expiring Groups feature lands in WhatsApp TestFlight betaAn important note: while this is under the group settings, it only applies to your own messages. So, unless the other participants...


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Three's a crowd: Samsung Galaxy F14 5G appears on Google Play Console with Exynos 1330
Samsung released the Galaxy A14 (in LTE and 5G variants) earlier this year, and today it also brought the Galaxy M14. The Korean maker is also lining up a Galaxy F14 5G version, which is another very close relative to the smartphones mentioned above.The device with model number m14x was spotted on Google Play Console with Exynos 1330 and 6GB RAM - both shared with the Galaxy A14 and M14 phones.The Galaxy F14 5G will ship with Android 13 out of the box, and the screen will have Full HD+ resolution. The diagonal is not mentioned, but we can easily assume it will be a 6.6” LCD with...


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Samsung Galaxy M14 5G brings Exynos 1330 and 6,000mAh battery
The latest budget entry in Samsung’s camp is the brand-new Galaxy M14 5G. The phone was introduced in Ukraine and shares its core specs and design with the Galaxy A14 5G which launched back in January. One of the key additions to the M-series model is an even larger 6,000mAh battery.Galaxy M14 5G brings a 6.6-inch PLS LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone sports a 13MP selfie camera housed in a waterdrop notch. The back houses a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus. It can record up to 1080p at 30fps. The auxiliary modules include a 2MP macro...


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Google I/O 2023 to take place on May 10
This year’s Google I/O, the yearly developer’s conference, is taking place on May 10, revealed Sundar Pichai, Google CEO. The event will take place at the usual venue - Shoreline Amphitheatre, just across the street from Google’s HQ in Mountain View, California.This edition of the conference should be the first in four years with in-person attendance but it will still be live-streamed for anyone interested to follow.Excited that this year's #GoogleIO will be on May 10, live from Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and online at https://t.co/sWxfPsVvJi pic.twitter.com/QtNXE6wjl5—...


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