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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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YouTube is finally bringing “add to queue” to Premium users on Android and iOS. The feature has been available on the YouTube app for smart TVs and on the desktop version. YouTube says the “add to queue” feature will remain in testing until January 28 while its official rollout should take place in the following days.YouTube Premium users on mobile will need to head over to the settings page and click on the “Try new features” menu. The YouTube app will then reload and you should be able to start adding videos to your queue via the three dots menu found at the bottom of every...


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Moto X40 unveiled with SD 8 Gen 2 and 165Hz OLED display, Moto G53 offers 5G on the cheap
Motorola unveiled two new devices today – a member of the premium X-series and what will probably be the cheapest 5G phone from the company for the foreseeable future. These are launching in China for now, but should make their way to the rest of the world in some form later on.At a glance: Moto X40 • Moto G53Motorola Moto X40The old X30 Pro was an interesting combination of powerful hardware and a reasonable price tag. This new model, the Motorola Moto X40, doesn’t call itself a “pro”, but it nevertheless dials up the power with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a...


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iQOO 11 arrival in India confirmed for January 10
The iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro were introduced in China last week. We received a press release saying international rollout will begin this week, with Thailand being the first market, while India will get the series in early 2023.Today, the vivo brand took it to Twitter and confirmed the date we already reported - the series is set to launch on December 10.The iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro bring a 6.78” LTPO4 AMOLED with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution. The phones come with Android 13 out of the box, with the versions in India shipping with Funtouch 13 on top.Major difference...


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OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition will launch in India over the weekend, here is what's in the box
OnePlus has partnered with Marvel once again for a new superhero themed version of one of its phones – the OnePlus 10T this time around. This special edition package will become available in India over the weekend, offered to members of the Red Cable Club, though it is also listed on Shop Disney India.The OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition will be available in India between December 17 and 19This special edition pack combines a Moonstone Black 10T with accessories that are inspired by several iconic heroes from the MCU – an Iron Man case, a PopSocket grip styled after Captain America’s...


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Apple releases first developer betas for iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3
Now that iOS 16.2 is officially released to the public, Apple has begun seeding the first developer betas for iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 and tvOS 16.3. Users with Developer Beta profiles are now able to download the new builds by going into settings and navigating to the software update prompt.The new bits in iOS 16.3 include Security Keys that work with FIDO-certified physical security keys for verification and signing in to websites and devices. The new feature is also available to iPadsOS 16.3 and macOS Venture 13.2 users. Other new features in iOS 16.3 include a...


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Oppo A58x 5G brings familiar specs and design with some downgrades
The Oppo A58 is just over a month old and the brand has already released another variation dubbed Oppo A58x. The differences between the two devices are few and boil down to the camera and charging speed. The new A58x brings a 13MP main camera on its back and while it has the same 5,000 mAh battery capacity, the charging speeds are limited to just 10W compared to 33W on the A58.Oppo A58x key specsThe rest of the spec sheet is identical across both devices with a 6.56-inch LCD of HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone also brings a Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 6/8GB...


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vivo S16 lineup set to arrive on December 22
The vivo S16 series will officially arrive on December 22, the company revealed today. In preparation for the following sales, vivo also set a number of landing pages across retailers, revealing the whole lineup - vanilla vivo S16, vivo S16 Pro, and vivo S16e.The three devices will have a similar design with circular LED flash, as the phone’s target are young people who love to take photos and videos all the time.The company did not reveal any specs or details. So far, we can only trust rumors which claimed all three phones will have 50MP selfie cameras with autofocus. The...


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Oppo Find N2 in for review
The Oppo Find N2 is official and we are pleased to welcome it to our office.Before we get to all the ways Oppo has improved the second-generation foldable, let's get the unboxing out of the way. The Oppo Find N2 comes well-stocked - better than its predecessor.There's a 67W charger, a USB cable, a cleaning cloth, and a case made of two parts.Compared to its predecessor, the Oppo Find N2 is slightly narrower - 72.6mm vs 73mm, slightly thinner - 14.6mm/7.4mm vs 15.9mm/8.0mm, and lighter - 233g vs 275g.The weight is the most impressive improvement and it's down to the new...


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Oppo Find N2 is thinner, lighter and with better screens, the Find N2 Flip is going global
While we loved the width and height of the original Oppo Find N, we were less pleased with its thickness and especially its weight – it was chunkier than the larger Galaxy Z Fold4. Oppo has addressed these concerns with the second generation model while also improving the cover display.There are many more improvements too, but before we dive into the details we should mention that Oppo is also introducing its first flip foldable today – you don’t want to miss this one as it is getting an international release.Oppo Find N2The Oppo Find N2 is a tad narrower than its predecessor at...


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nubia Red Magic 8 Pro coming on December 16
The Red Magic 8 Pro is arriving tomorrow, December 16, nubia revealed on its Weibo page. The brand, partially owned by ZTE, mentioned “series”, meaning we are getting more than one smartphone at the launch in China.According to TENAA, there are two nubia Red Magic 8 Pro versions - one with a 5,000 mAh battery and another where the capacity is 6,000 mAh. The smartphone was certified by 3C with 165W fast charging, but we will likely see it coupled with the smaller battery.The bigger one is set to be the biggest power cell we have seen in a Red Magic smartphone, but we are still...


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Realme 10s is launching tomorrow, design and colors revealed
The Realme 10 series currently includes four smartphones - Realme 10 4G, Realme 10 5G, Realme 10 Pro, and Realme 10 Pro+. Tomorrow, Realme will add the fifth member to the lineup, dubbed Realme 10s.The poster shared by Realme reveals the Realme 10s will come in at least two colors. The smartphone has a flat back cover sporting two cameras, joined by an LED flash. It looks similar to Realme 10 4G, but upon close inspection, you can see it has different text - "50MP AI Camera" on the 10 4G and "Matrix AI Camera" on the 10s.The picture also reveals the Realme 10s has the volume...


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Here’s what the vivo X Flip may look like
A schematic of vivo’s new X Flip foldable clamshell has been revealed by tipster Digital Chat Station. This is the Chinese phone maker’s first clamshell foldable that’s expected to be packing the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The X Flip is expected to arrive to the Chinese market sometime in early 2023.Source: Digital Chat StationThe X flip will feature an external rectangular display, and it sits below a multi-camera cutout. A mockup illustration (seemingly photo-chopped from renders of other vivo) of the X Flip shows a four-camera setup, triple LED flash, and Zeiss branding for the...


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Tecno Phantom X2 and Phantom X2 Pro will get at least Android 14
Tecno unveiled the Phantom X2 and Phantom X2 Pro earlier this month, and disappointingly both phones run Android 12 out of the gate. If you were impressed by either one of these and were wondering what to expect from Tecno in terms of software support, here are the details, coming straight from the company itself.The Phantom X2 series will get guaranteed updates to Android 13 and Android 14. Beyond that, things are less clear - the company says a decision on Android 15 will only be made once Google seeds the final release of that version. So it's not a definite no, but we wouldn't hold...


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Realme GT Neo 5 smiles for the camera in first leaked image
Realme's upcoming GT Neo 5 has so far been rumored to break the current wired charging record, going all the way up to 240W when it launches. If you were wondering what a phone like that is going to look like, you're in luck because today we get the first leaked image purportedly depicting the GT Neo 5.For now we can only catch this glimpse of its back, but it does give us quite a lot to talk about. For example, check out that vivo-inspired (or is it more accurately Poco-inspired) dual-step camera island! Oh, and while there are two circles in there, the lower one actually houses two...


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Realme V23i quietly launched in China with Dimensity 700 and 5,000 mAh battery
Realme has the habit of occasionally announcing new devices for the Chinee market without a heads-up or complete spec sheet and the latest example is the Realme V23i – the newest midrange entry in the maker’s V-series lineup.The device is now officially listed on Realme’s online shop in China with a CNY 1,999 ($288) price tag for the sole 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The device brings a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. There’s a 5,000 mAh battery though no word on charging speeds.Realme V23i in...


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OnePlus sets up mystery event in China for December 17
Without much context, OnePlus announced it will hold an event in China on December 17 (Saturday) at 2:30 PM local time to commemorate its ninth year of existence. OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau and Li Jie, president of OnePlus China will headline the event though it remains to be seen if there will be any product announcements.OnePlus event poster (machine translated from Chinese)The event poster has a “New direction, new action, new future” tagline. We could see a teaser for the OnePlus 11 at the event but the launch is rumored to take place in the first quarter of 2023. In...


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Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores next year
Apple plans massive changes on iOS and other products and services to fulfill EU requirements set in the Digital Markets and Services Act. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Cupertino will redesign its platform to “open up key elements”, meaning iPhone and iPad users can download apps through third-party app stores and websites.The changes are projected to take place only in the 27 countries that are members of the European Union and will lay the groundwork for an eventual expansion of the services to other regions.Plans for the updates will likely arrive with iOS 17 in 2023,...


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YouTube updates its comments section tools to fight spam, bots and abuse
In its latest blog post, YouTube gives us an update on how its fight against spam, bots and abusive language is going and introduces new and updated tools to tackle the issues more successfully. In its statement, YouTube says that those are the main concerns of today's content creators and it made them a priority.One of the main changes is the improved spam detection in the comment section. The developer team has worked hard on improving the automated spam detection and was able to get rid of 1.1 billion spam comments in the first half of this year. But spammers adapt and that's why...


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The Elec: Samsung is forming a new chipset development team within its mobile division
Last month during its Q4 earnings call, Qualcomm basically confirmed that the Galaxy S23 phones will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 globally. All three upcoming phones (S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra) already passed through Geekbench exclusively with the SD 8G2 but The Elec believes that Samsung has not given up on its in-house chipset plans.For years, Samsung outsourced its Exynos chipset production to Samsung System LSI – a separate entity from the Samsung MX (Mobile eXperience) division. According to the new report, Samsung is now forming a new chipset/AP development team within the mobile...


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One UI 5.0/Android 13 arrives on Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite and Tab S7 FE
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 5.0/Android 13 update to the Galaxy A71 5G. The phone came out in early 2020 with Android 10, got One UI 3.0/Android 11 in early 2021, then One UI 4.1/Android 12 this March (it skipped One UI 4.0). Now on to another major version of Samsung’s software and the latest Android features.The Galaxy A71 5G is receiving firmware with version A716BXXU6EVL2 and it seems that the UAE is the first country to get it, but that’s just the preliminary rollout, the update should expand to Europe and Asia in the coming days.The update includes new versions of...


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The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G just arrived and it's next up for review. So, you know the drill, let's unbox it.As unboxings go, this one is quick. The Galaxy A23 5G comes with a single accessory - a USB cable. No case, nor charger.That's not the best look for a device that's €300 but hey, it's environmentally-friendly.There's nothing wrong with the Galaxy A23 5G's specs. You get a 6.6-inch 1080p display that can refresh at 120Hz, a 6nm Snapdragon 695 chipset, a 50MP main camera, and a 5,000mAh battery that can recharge at 25W. The display isn't AMOLED but it's perfectly fine...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the US, the UK and India
We’ve scrolled through online offers in several countries and picked out the most interesting deals. We try to keep it fresh so we will try to avoid repeating the same deals as last week, even though some are still active – and some have gotten better. Use the links below to jump to your region: Germany The UK USA India GermanyThe Xiaomi 13 series was unveiled this week and the vanilla model looks quite good. However, it is not clear when it will reach international markets. Also, the vanilla 12 originally cost €800, so the 13 should be in the same ballpark....


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Flashback: the multiple times that 3D phones failed to catch on
After a hiatus of 13 years Avatar is back in cinemas – the original movie revolutionized the industry and transformed 3D from a gimmick to a must-have for each and every blockbuster. But what happened once a 3D movie left the silver screen and was released on Blu-ray? The rise in popularity of 3D movies created a need for TVs that could play them in the comfort of your own home.Except this version of events doesn’t tell the whole story, 3D is much older than Avatar. Seriously, the first color movie came out in 1908, the first stereoscopic 3D movie was out in 1922 (or perhaps earlier)....


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Weekly poll: is the Xiaomi 13 Pro your next flagship? What about the vanilla Xiaomi 13?
Xiaomi unveiled its new flagship series last Sunday and sales started this Wednesday – this is only the second mainstream phone to use the 1” Sony IMX989 sensor after the vivo X90 Pro+ from earlier. Before that it was featured on the China-only Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Sharp Aquos R6, which is similarly limited in availability.The 13-series also brings an official IP rating for the first time, IP68, of course, as is befitting a flagship. There is no “lite” model this time, it’s just the vanilla and the Pro. While we’re still waiting on Xiaomi to detail international availability, let’s...


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Weekly poll results: Realme 10 Pro+ gets some love, 10 Pro falls flat
The results from last week’s poll are in and it doesn’t look good for the Realme 10 Pro. The Realme 10 Pro+, however, has a real shot at stardom. Even though their names differ by only one character the two phones are different from one another in ways that matter.The Realme 10 Pro+ stood out in our review (also video review) with its bright, color-accurate screen, with (for the first time in the series) a premium-looking curved display. The rear cameras were another plus as they performed well both during the day and at night (though the selfie cam isn't all that good)We were...


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Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition review
Asus sent its first laptop - the P6300 - into space to MIR Space Station 25 years ago, and to commemorate this achievement, the Taiwanese tech giant launched the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition (UX5401ZAS). It is basically a version of the regular Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5401) coming with a Space-themed design, accessories, and packaging.Those extras also mean you pay more for the Space Edition than the regular model. And while that futuristic design and fancy accessories may appeal to Space enthusiasts, is it good enough to entice mainstream users? I used the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Space...


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vivo X90 series' global launch date revealed by leaked poster
vivo unveiled the X90 series in China last month, but there's no word from the company about its global launch yet. However, a poster that surfaced on Twitter reveals the X90 series will make its international debut on January 31, 2023.The vivo X90 series consists of three smartphones - X90, X90 Pro, and X90 Pro+. The leaked poster doesn't explicitly mention any of these, but since it says "X90 Series," it is safe to say that at least two phones will begin their global journey on the mentioned date if not all three.The vivo X90 Pro+ is the most exciting smartphone in the lineup,...


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Nothing rumored to launch a sub-brand soon, first TWS earphones leak
Carl Pei's Nothing has launched one smartphone and two TWS earphones since its debut last year, and a media report claims the young company could soon introduce its sub-brand. It might be called "Particles by XO," which is mentioned in a firmware developed by Nothing.The source also shared a few images of Particles by XO's TWS earphones and what appears to be their charging case. The TWS could be launched as the company's first product. However, it's unclear if "Particles by XO" is the actual name of the sub-brand or if this is something like "Redmi by Xiaomi." If it's the latter, XO...


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OnePlus 11 appears in official teaser
OnePlus hosted an event today in China to celebrate its ninth anniversary, and as expected, it teased the OnePlus 11 that we've been hearing about for some time now.The video shared by OnePlus doesn't entirely reveal the OnePlus 11, but you can see the circular island on the smartphone's rear has four circles - one for the flash and three for the cameras. The island sports Hasselblad branding, and there's an alert slider on the smartphone's right-side frame, which corroborates previous design leaks. While OnePlus has shown the black-colored model in the clip, rumored to...


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Realme 10 Pro goes on sale in India
Realme introduced the Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+ in India last week. The Pro+ went on sale in India a few days ago, and now the Pro model is also available for purchase in the Asian country through Realme's official website, Flipkart, and retail stores.The Realme 10 Pro is offered in Dark Matter, Hyperspace Gold, and Nebula Blue colors and comes in two memory configurations - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. The 6GB RAM model is priced at INR18,999 ($230/€215), while the 8GB RAM version costs INR19,999 ($240/€230).Realme 10 ProThe Realme 10 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon...


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Honor 80 GT certified ahead of possible December 26 launch
Last month Honor introduced the first three smartphones in its 80 family: the eponymous Honor 80, the top of the line Honor 80 Pro, and the more affordable Honor 80 SE. They will soon be joined by a couple of new models, if the rumorsphere has correct info.We're talking about the Honor 80 GT and a flat screen version of the Honor 80 Pro. Both of these have allegedly been certified for sale in China by 3C, and they have the model numbers AGT-AN00 and ANB-AN00. The flat screen Honor 80 Pro is just what it sounds like - all the power of the original phone but with none of the screen...


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HTC teases a small, lightweight AR/VR headset that will be unveiled at CES
HTC’s Vive has great VR headsets at multiple price points – the premium Vive Pro 2, the mid-range Vive Cosmos Elite and the recent Vive Flow. Not one of these can do AR, but the company has a plan to catch up to the likes of the Meta’s Quest Pro.The plan features a yet to be named headset with VR and AR capabilities that will be unveiled at CES on January 5. HTC global head of product Shen Ye spoke with The Verge and revealed some details about the headset.There will be front and side-facing cameras and support for controller (with six degrees of freedom) as well as hand tracking. The...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 series dummies pictured
A set of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra dummies strolled in front of a camera and as you would expect the images immediately went online. The dummies confirm the design we saw in previous render leaks.The leaked gallery shows all three models side by side in black and white. As expected, the camera island of the Galaxy S23 and S23+ is the most dramatic visible change. Gone is the common plate below and now each lens sticks out individually.Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ dummiesThis puts the two closer to the Galaxy S23 Ultra in terms of design, which in turn,...


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Vanilla Oppo Find X6 also coming with three 50MP cameras
Last month, tipster Digital Chat Station suggested the Oppo Find X6 Pro will have three 50MP cameras on the back, and today we learned the vanilla Find X6 will match that.According to the report, the main cam will skip on the 1” Sony IMX989 sensor and bring the smaller but still capable Sony IMX890 with an f/1.8 aperture with OIS. The Find X6 camera setup is also co-developed with Hasselblad and will have MariSilicon X NPU.Oppo Find X5 Pro • Oppo Find X6 (leaked image) • Oppo Find X5If the main camera setup sounds familiar, that’s because it is the same in several Oppo...


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Teaser reveals nubia Z50 design, MyOS 13 features
The Red Magic 8 Pro is arriving today, and while waiting for the event to begin, nubia shed some light on its upcoming regular flagship and new UI.The brand posted teasers of the nubia Z50, revealing a triple camera with a ring flash at the back. It also revealed that the new MyOS 13 will have practically zero bloatware, compared with two other major UI by competitors.nubia Z50 and MyOS 13 teasersThe nubia Z50 will arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which would help the phone to achieve over 1,300,000 points on AnTuTu. There will also be a dedicated AI power...


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boAt and Netflix launch Stream Edition wireless headphones in India
Indian audio brand boAt teamed up with Netflix on a trio of wireless headphones. This is the first time Netflix is officially putting its name on an audio product which is notable.Nirvana 751 ANC Stream Edition are over-the-ear wireless headphones with 40mm drivers and hybrid ANC. They feature Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and can cancel up to 33 dB of outside noise. Battery life is rated at 54 hours with ANC and 65 hours without ANC. Charging is done via USB-C. Nirvana 751 ANC come in black, blue and silver colors and retail for INR 3,999 ($48).Airdopes 411 ANC Stream Edition...


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Google spotted beta testing state ID cards in Android Wallet in Maryland
A report from The Verge confirms that Google is beta testing support for digital identification cards in the Google Wallet app. Apple Wallet currently supports adding ID cards from three states including Maryland, Colorado, and Arizona.A tipster sent in screen shots to The Verge and shared the process required to add a new ID card to the Wallet. First scan the front of the ID > scan the back > take a short video of your face > submit to the state for approval (in this case, the state of Maryland). The tipster was able to add their ID card using the most recent update of the Google...


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Realme 10s unveiled: Dimensity 810, 50MP camera, and 5,000 mAh battery
Realme today unveiled the Realme 10s as the newest member of the Realme 10 lineup, which consists of the Realme 10 4G, Realme 10 5G, Realme 10 Pro, and Realme 10 Pro+. However, it isn't an entirely new smartphone but a version of the Realme 9i 5G having more RAM, storage, faster charging, and one less camera on the rear.The Realme 10s comes with 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, and 33W charging. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 1TB. The dual camera setup on the rear is headlined by a 50MP camera like the 9i 5G. However, it's joined by a depth unit,...


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Google enables Matter across Nest Home and Android devices
This Thursday, Google officially launches support for Matter on Google Nest and Android devices. Matter is a new unified smart home platform that aids the interoperability between ecosystems and lets one platform borrow an incompatible device's support.Google has added support for the Matter platform on the Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub (1st and 2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Wi-Fi Pro, Google Home, and Google Home Mini. That means if you already have any of these devices, it will act as a bridge between the internet and your home’s other Thread-compatible devices.Google...


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Samsung's Galaxy S23 series has been leaking a lot lately, which naturally makes us think the official reveal is just around the corner. And today that's exactly what seems to have been confirmed.According to not one, but two generally reliable tipsters/leaksters, the Galaxy S23 family's unveiling will take place on February 1. That's eight days sooner than last year's introduction of the S22 models, and both Ice Universe and @OnLeaks agree on the date. While this of course doesn't serve as official confirmation, if it's accurate then we expect Samsung to issue the official invites for...


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Red Magic 8 Pro series design and key specs revealed
The nubia Red Magic 8 Pro series is due to launch on December 26 and we finally got an official look at the upcoming devices alongside some key specs confirmation. Red Magic 8 Pro will bring in a big redesign to the series with flat edges and remarkably thin bezels.Red Magic 8 Pro designThe phone will feature a newly developed BOE screen panel with symmetrical 1.48mm thick side bezels and a claimed 93.7% screen-to-body ratio. The panel will feature an under-display selfie camera like the Red Magic 7 series and a 120Hz refresh rate.Red Magic 8 Pro Transparent Edition...


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Samsung announces first 12nm-class DDR5 DRAM
Samsung announced an updated version of its 16 Gb DDR5 DRAM today. The memory is built on the 12nm class process technology, upgrading from the 14nm EUV product currently on the market.The new DDR5 DRAM was also announced to be compatible with AMD products - it was optimized and validated on Zen platforms.Jooyoung Lee, EVP of DRAM Product & Technology at Samsung, said that the new standard would be a key enabler in driving a market-wide adoption of DDR5 DRAM.It is manufactured with the use of a new material that increases cell capacitance and proprietary design technology that...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 stops by Geekbench yet again
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series launch is expected to take place in February and while we wait Geekbench revealed yet another test run from the compact Galaxy S23 prior to its announcement.Samsung Galaxy SM-S911B whose identifier corresponds to the model meant for the international market brings a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8GB RAM. The phone managed 578 points in the single-core test and 2,118 points in the multi-core department.Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B) Geekbench scorecard These scores are notably lower than the previous test runs seen for the Galaxy S23 but then again these...


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Kuo: Apple to postpone iPhone SE 4 until 2024
Apple is having lower-than-expected sales of midrange iPhones, claims analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. As a result of this, Cupertino is expected to cancel or at least postpone the iPhone SE 4 until 2024.The company needs to reevaluate its strategy and pricing because the next-gen iPhone SE will have a full-screen design, meaning a higher cost of production.According to the analyst, scaling back and postponing the new phone would help reduce “unnecessary new product development expenses” and also help the company navigate “the challenges of the global economic recession in 2023”.Early...


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OnePlus 11 with 16GB RAM scores over 1.3 million points on AnTuTu
The OnePlus 11 is expected to launch in China soon, with the global debut set for February 7, 2023. OnePlus recently gave us a glimpse of the OnePlus 11 but didn't reveal anything else about it. And while we await more information from the Chinese brand about its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 11 has passed through AnTuTu, revealing key specs in the process.The OnePlus 11 sports model code PBH110 and has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood with 16GB RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage onboard. It runs Android 13 and packs a 120Hz screen, rumored to measure 6.7" diagonally with a QHD+...


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Lenovo introduces two new Chromebooks ahead of CES
Lenovo has just unwrapped two new affordable devices ahead of their showcase at CES next month in Las Vegas. A new IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook offering and a new entry-level tablet as well. The IdeaPad Flex 3i is a ChromeOS-powered 2-in-1 computer with plenty of connectivity options. Meanwhile, the M9 Tablet is an Android-powered device with a 9-inch display.Starting with the Chromebook, the IdeaPad Flex 3i comes with a larger 12.2-inch display and in multiple configurations: equipped with an Intel N100 or N200 with either integrated Intel graphics or dedicated NVIDIA graphics. It can...


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Redmi Note 12 will join the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Pro+ in India on January 5
Redmi India's Twitter account has recently been very busy talking up the upcoming Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+. Both of them, it was confirmed yesterday, will be launching in India on January 5. But there's also an entry-level model, which was announced alongside those two in China back in October.We're talking of course about the Redmi Note 12, and up until now it was unclear whether it would make the journey from China to India alongside its siblings. The good news is that it will. And while it may not get a lot of airtime on Twitter, Redmi has created an entire teaser...


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Poco F4 long-term review


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Wiko is launching a rebranded Huawei nova 9 SE 5G on December 27
We haven’t heard much from French smartphone maker Wiko in a while but it seems the brand is now entering the Chinese market. Wiko 5G will be the first device to launch in China on December 27 and it seems the device will be a rebadged Huawei nova 9 SE 5G running Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system.Wiko 5G teaser poster The first official Wiko 5G poster confirms the phone will bring a 108MP main camera with the same design as the nova 9 series alongside 66W charging and 256GB storage. Wiko hasn’t revealed any other specs details for now but we should get more information in the...


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New EU legislation can bring back user-replaceable batteries
The EU is on a roll – first it will force smartphones makers to open their devices to third-party app stores from January 2024, then it will make USB-C mandatory for portable electronics starting at the end of 2024, now it has reached a provisional agreement that will require that portable devices have user-replaceable batteries.The agreement covers batteries of almost all sizes – from portable batteries, Starting, Lighting and Ignition batteries for vehicles (SLI batteries), Light Means of Transport batteries, (LMT, think electric scooters and bikes), Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries and...


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Oppo promises 4 OS updates, 5 years of security patches for select 2023 flagships
ColorOS 13 was introduced on August 18 and Oppo’s concentrated efforts to deliver it to existing phones made for the fastest rollout out of any ColorOS version yet. But this announcement comes with an even more exciting piece of news – Oppo will be extending the software support for select flagships starting in 2023.The plan is to offer 4 OS updates and 5 years of security patches for specific premium models. This matches the commitment OnePlus made earlier this year. Samsung was the first to offer this update schedule, which it extended back to its 2021 flagships. Google is...


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Huawei Freebuds 5i with improved battery life is now available globally
Huawei released the FreeBuds 5i in China in June and now it's finally rolling the TWS earphones to more markets. They are now available internationally for just under £90/€100.The Huawei FreeBuds 5i bring a massive upgrade over the FreeBuds 4i with a longer battery life, improved sound and ANC, and а lighter body while keeping also featuring an attractive design.The FreeBuds 5i case now has a softer, pebble-like texture and weighs 34 grams, with each bud weighing just 4.6 grams. Despite the 18% lighter body, compared to the 4i, battery capacity increased dramatically to 410...


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Infinix Zero Ultra launched in India with 200MP camera and 180W charging, Zero 20 tags along
The Infinix Zero Ultra unveiled in October debuted today in India with the Infinix Zero 20 announced in September. The Zero Ultra comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration with two color options - Coslight Silver and Genesis Noir. It has a special launch price of INR29,999 ($360/€340) and will go on sale in India starting December 25 through Flipkart.The Infinix Zero 20 is also offered in a single memory configuration, having 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. It comes in Glitter Gold, Space Gray, and Green Fantasy colors and will be available for purchase starting December 28 through...


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First Google Pixel 8 leaks reveal huge camera upgrade
Google Pixel phones were among the first to support HDR+ photography, and reports are the company is also planning to go one step further with the Pixel 8 series.According to Kuba Wojciechowski, the source code in the Google Camera Go app revealed that 2023 Pixels will have staggered HDR - a solution that allows the sensor to capture different exposures simultaneously with the same pixels.Long story short, courtesy of Google we got a clean, unobfuscated version of Google Camera Go, that includes references that seemingly confirm that flagship Pixels in 2023 - Husky and Shiba - will...


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Inbase Urban Pro Z smartwatch announced with 120 sports modes and Bluetooth calling
Indian smart wearables brand Inbase launched its latest smartwatch with the Urban Pro Z. The smartwatch brings a 1.85-inch LCD touchscreen with 240x286px resolution, Bluetooth calling and fitness tracking for over 120 sports modes. You also get the usual health tracking features and an IPX67-rated casing.The watch supports over 100 watch faces, an AI voice assistant and two built-in games. Urban Pro Z comes in blue, black, and grey colors for INR 2,999 ($36) and will be available from the official GoUrban website, Amazon and Flipkart as well as other online and offline retailers...


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Honor 80 GT design and chipset revealed, Honor V8 Pro also appears
Honor 80 GT was confirmed to arrive on December 26, and we also expect to see a tablet. Today, the company revealed the name would be Honor V8 Pro, just like the rumors suggested, and both devices were shown in full size on the Weibo company page.The smartphone was also part of a gaming announcement in China, revealing it will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and will have a dedicated display chip for enabling ultra-fast but efficient refresh rate.The Honor 80 GT will be only the second model of the company to run on the Qualcomm chipset after the Magic Vs foldable,...


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nubia Red Magic 8 Pro series is launching on December 26
Last week, ZTE's gaming brand nubia held a media event in China to showcase the Red Magic 8 Pro, and today, the company announced that it will unveil the Red Magic 8 Pro series on December 26 in China at 3PM local time.The poster shared by nubia doesn't divulge anything about the Red Magic 8 Pro, but the word "series" in the image suggests the company will unveil at least two phones next Monday.The Red Magic 8 Pro is expected to have two versions - one with a 5,000 mAh battery and another with 6,000 mAh. The former could support 165W charging, and the latter might charge...


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Elon Musk’s time as Twitter’s CEO may soon end after poll decides he should step down
Following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, the company has made drastic changes over the last several weeks. Nearly half of Twitter’s workforce was laid off as the company completely restructured its revenue model. Musk’s intentions included speeding up Twitter, unbanning people who may have been wrongly banned, and to severely reduce the number of spam bots on the site.Following the recent re-relaunch of Twitter Blue, last-minute policy changes were met with criticism by Twitter users including a vaguely unclear policy about using Twitter to promote third-party platforms. After that Musk...


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Redmi Note 12 Pro is also launching in India on January 5, teaser campaign is in full force
Last week Redmi India started teasing the launch of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ in the country on January 5. At the time it was unclear whether it would be all alone on the stage or joined by other members of the Redmi Note 12 family.Now, it's clear that the Redmi Note 12 Pro will also be launching in India at the same event, as a teaser campaign for it is now in full force over on Redmi India's Twitter account.Both of these models were initially unveiled for the Chinese market in late October. Over there a vanilla Redmi Note 12 also got launched, as well as the Redmi Note 12 Discovery...


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It was a challenging year for phone makers as chip shortages and factory shutdowns wreaked havoc on the supply chain. Even Apple was affected, although less than many of its rivals, which allowed it to shine in a big way. Looking back at Apple's 2022 brings us to the same sentiment as 2021 before it - the more things change, the more they stay the same. Apple is one of the more predictable companies in the tech world, which causes us to take Cupertino’s technological brilliance for granted sometimes. All things considered Apple had a good year. All of its products were good, some were...


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Honor X7a's specs and images leak
Honor unveiled the Snapdragon 680-powered X7 in March, and it seems the company will soon follow up with an 'a' variant, whose specifications and images have leaked online. The Honor X7a, like the X7, is built around an HD+ display, but it's tad smaller (6.7" vs. 6.74") and has a lower screen refresh rate (60Hz vs. 90Hz). The screen has a notch for the 8MP selfie shooter, but we don't know if it has the same specs as the X7's front-facing camera. Around the back, the Honor X7a has a quad camera setup comprising 50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP telephoto units. The...


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Motorola Moto G13's design revealed by leaked render
The Motorola Moto G13 got NBTC certified earlier this month, but we still don't know when it will go official. And while we await more details about the Moto G13 from Motorola, a render of the G13 has surfaced online, revealing its design. The Motorola Moto G13 is built around a display with a centered punch hole, and around the back is a rectangular camera island housing a LED flash and two cameras. It also has text that reveals the primary camera uses a 50MP sensor. The Moto G13's right-side frame has the volume rocker and power button, and at the bottom is the USB-C port. The...


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Samsung Galaxy F23 gets Android 13-based One UI 5 update
Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5 update for the Galaxy F22 last week, and now it's the Galaxy F23 that's getting upgraded with the latest version of Android and Samsung's custom Android skin. The Samsung Galaxy F23's One UI 5 update has firmware version E236BXXU1BVL1 and requires a download of about 2.7GB. It comes with the usual One UI 5 goodies but bumps up the Android security patch level on the F23 to November 2022 instead of December 2022. The One UI 5 update for the Galaxy F23 is currently seeding in India, and if you haven't received it yet, you can check for it...


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Twitter Blue subscribers now get prioritized rankings in conversations
The new Twitter Blue subscription service is constantly adding new features, and the latest ones have already been promised in the past. We're talking about Twitter Blue subscribers' tweets being prioritized in conversations, and allowing them to upload videos that are up to an hour long. The longer videos are currently uploadable from the web, and they can be up to 1080p in resolution and 2GB in file size. Prior to this change, Twitter Blue subscribers were able to upload videos up to ten minutes long at 1080p resolution, with a file size limited to a 512MB maximum. For now, this limit...


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Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra have their signature colors leaked
Samsung is rumored to announce the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra at an event on February 1. As we get closer to that date, more and more details about the devices are starting to leak out. Today we got word of what the signature color will be for each model. The signature color is the one that will be highlighted the most in all promotional and marketing materials. Each year it's a new one to keep things fresh, and in 2023 the Galaxy S23's signature color is said to be light gold/pink gold. The Galaxy S23+ will get pink, while the S23 Ultra's signature color is going to be...


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Samsung End of Year Sale lets you save on foldables and smartwatches
As 2022 is coming to a close and Samsung US is offering some great discounts on its foldable phones and Galaxy smartwatches. If you’ve been eyeing a new Galaxy foldable or smartwatch then you can pick one up until January 1 when the End of the Year Sale event is officially over. The first phone on offer is the Galaxy Z Fold4 which gets a $150 Samsung Credit and up to $900 trade-in credit. Samsung is also offering $300 off for users who don’t trade in an old device. Going the trade-in route nets you the Z Fold4 for as low as $1,020 for the 512GB storage model. ...


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2022 Winners and losers: Samsung
It’s hard to stay on top, especially in a market that’s teeming with innovation and competition. It gets tougher still when it’s been a challenging year defined by insecurity, shortages, and a looming economic downturn. But it's not equally bad for everyone and for Samsung it was actually pretty great. It has 9 out of the 20 top phones in our database this year. Samsung unleashed a diverse portfolio of capable midrangers, flagships, accessories, and even a few tablets. So let’s look at some of the winners from Samsung, as well as some of the inevitable losers. Let’s start off on a...


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Meizu 20 launching in Spring 2023, official teaser video emerges
After a Geekbench listing revealed that Meizu is looking to get back into the flagship race, we now have official confirmation from the brand that the Meizu 20 is launching in Spring, 2023. The upcoming flagship phone has now entered its early pre-mass production phase according to the Weibo post. The company also released a teaser video that teases the phone’s camera and design, including a full-screen design without any cutouts. We don’t get a clear look at the device yet, though we can expect more teasers to pop up in the coming months. The recent Geekbench listing revealed...


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Meta to pay $725 million in settlement over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook parent company Meta agreed to settle Cambridge Analytica case for $725 million, a filing from the US District Court reveals. The proposed settlement would resolve a case that has been open since 2018, in which Facebook was accused of allowing the third-party consulting firm to access the data of nearly 87 million users. Cambridge Analytica, a now-defunct company, worked for Donald Trump’s successful presidential campaign in 2016. It gained personal information of Facebook accounts for voter profiling and targeting without users’ consent. The case pushed governments around...


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Moto E13 images leak
The upcoming Moto E13 appeared on Geekbench earlier this month and we now have our first set of renders thanks to the team over at MySmartPrice. The entry-level device will feature a waterdrop notch display and a formidable chin. The back features a single camera sensor with the bottom cutout reserved for the LED flash. Moto E13 renders The phone features a USB-C port on its bottom for charging and data transfers and a single speaker. The recent Geekbench listing for the Moto E13 revealed it sports an Unisoc T606 chipset and 2GB RAM. The device will likely launch with Android...


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Red Magic 8 Pro confirmed to have 6,000 mAh battery and 165W charging
The Red Magic 8 Pro is arriving on December 26, after missing its original December 16 launch date for reasons unknown. Now nubia confirmed some details about the upcoming phone and more specifically its battery. A couple of teasers posted on Weibo reveal that the upcoming gaming-oriented smartphone will have a 6,000 mAh battery. And it will support charging at up to 165W rates, meaning that a full charge will take less than a quarter of an hour. ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro battery teasers The nubia Red Magic 8 Pro will have an 8C battery (there are eight separate cells for...


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Xiaomi to announce Redmi K60 series on December 27
Xiaomi will announce the Redmi K60 lineup on December 27 in China. The brand confirmed the date on Weibo, and it also revealed the new series will not include a Gaming version. The series will feature a K60 phone with triple camera on the back, including a periscope shooter, which will be a first for the Redmi brand. In a series of teasers on Redmi’s Weibo page, the sub-brand stated the performance of its flagship smartphone is now good enough for mobile gaming and there is no need for a dedicated version. Spy photos of the Xiaomi Redmi K60 retail packaging There are...


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iQOO Neo7 Racing Edition is launching on December 29 with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
vivo's iQOO launched the iQOO Neo7 in October and unveiled the SE model earlier this month. Today, the company announced it will unveil the Racing Edition on December 29 in China at 7PM local time. iQOO also revealed that the iQOO Neo7 Racing Edition will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, unlike the vanilla and SE models, which have MediaTek's Dimensity 9000+ and Dimensity 8000 chips at the helm, respectively. The iQOO Neo7 Racing Edition will also have a Pro+ display chip onboard. iQOO hasn't confirmed anything else about the Neo7 Racing Edition, but it may...


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Samsung now expects to sell 70% less Galaxy A23 5G units than initially planned
An interesting tale comes to us today from Samsung's home of South Korea. The company is said to have drastically cut its shipment target for the Galaxy A23 5G smartphone. Earlier this year, Samsung planned to sell 12.6 million units of the A23 5G, along with 17.1 million units of the A23 4G this year. However, if a new report from Korean publication TheElec is to be believed, the newly revised shipment target for the Galaxy A23 5G is under 4 million units. That's a drastic cut of about 70% in the target, and the reason might have something to do with a mysterious, undisclosed issue with...


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Google Pixel roadmap leaks, here's what to expect from next year until 2025
Google's products generally see a lot of leaks, something which has prompted the company itself to pre-announce upcoming products in recent years in order to steal back some of the spotlight from leaksters. But now, the leaksters have decided to up the game once more - let's see how Google can respond to this one. We're talking about a roadmap leak that reveals every smartphone the company has planned from 2023 to 2025. Leaks really don't get any bigger than this, so let's jump right in. Next year, the Pixel 7a (codename "lynx") and the Pixel Fold (codename "felix") will launch...


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Lava X3 (2022) goes official with Helio A22 SoC and 4,000 mAh battery
Lava Mobiles announced its latest device for the Indian market with the Lava X3 (2022) – a Helio A22 budget phone with a 4,000 mAh battery. Lava X3 brings a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for its 5MP selfie camera. Lava X3 (2022) key specs The back houses an 8MP main camera alongside a VGA module for depth data. The phone packs a 4,000 mAh battery with 10W charging over USB-C and boots Android 12 Go. The phone also boasts a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock and a headphone jack. Lava X3 (2022) in black, green and blue Lava X3...


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vivo S16 trio announced, S16 Pro brings Dimensity 8200 and 50MP seflie cam
The vivo S16 lineup is official with three phones – the vivo S16 Pro is the leader of the pack with its curved AMOLED display, Dimensity 8200 chipset and 50MP cams on the front and back. The vanilla S16 brings the same display and design but with altered cameras and the aging yet still capable Snapdragon 870 chipset. The S16e is the budget entry in the lineup with an Exynos 1080 SoC and a 120Hz AMOLED display. The S16 Pro and vanilla S16 both offer curved 6.78-inch AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh and an impressive 50MP selfie shooter with autofocus and dual LED flashes housed...


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Global Motorola Moto G53 to bring a different chipset, leak reveals
Motorola's Moto G53 debuted in China last week with the Snapdragon 480+ SoC and 5G support. A new report now suggests that the global variant will have slightly different specs. An earlier leak shows the design too, which isn't very different from the Chinese iteration. Alleged Moto G53 (global) render Perhaps the two most notable differences are the display and chipset. The global version is expected to arrive with the newer Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, while the display will be upgraded to a 6.6" OLED panel of FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It's The Chinese G53 has a lackluster...


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Xiaomi introduced today the Redmi K60 top-tier smartphones and a new Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed midranger. The stage also saw the arrival of three smart wearable devices - a Redmi Watch 3 with a bigger screen, a new Band 2 with a thin and light body, and Buds 4 Lite in fancy colors at a low price.All of them are available for purchase in China.Redmi Watch 3The new wearable comes with a square-ish AMOLED display that is 1.75” in diagonal. It is 341 PPI and supports a 60 Hz refresh rate, and Redmi said it could reach 600 nits brightness. The body has flat sides, similar to the...


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Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition
The Redmi Note 12 series unveiled in October consists of four smartphones - Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and Redmi Note 12 Discovery (aka Explorer). Today Redmi added a fifth member to the lineup, dubbed Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition.While the name might suggest that the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition charges faster than the Redmi Note 12 Pro that comes with 67W wired charging, that's not the case since the Speed Edition also charges at the same speed. It also packs a 5,000 mAh battery like the non-Speed model and supports QC 3+, PD 2.0, and PD 3.0 charging...


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Xiaomi launches Redmi K60 series, Pro version gets Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Xiaomi held a big event today for its Redmi brand, launching half a dozen new products. The stars of the show were the Redmi K60 lineup, consisting of three new phones - a flagship Redmi K60 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a vanilla Redmi K60 with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and another premium phone called Redmi K60E, powered by the new Dimensity 8200 chipset.Redmi K60 ProThe top-tier Redmi K60 Pro comes with a 6.67” AMOLED with a so-called 2K resolution - that is the middle step between QHD and Full HD, or simply put - 3200 x 1440 pixels. According to promo images, it can reach 1,400 nits...


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Samsung Galaxy A13 is the latest phone to get Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update
Samsung continues to release Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for its smartphones, and the latest phone to get the upgrade is the Galaxy A13 having model code SM-A135F.The One UI 5.0 update comes with firmware version A135FXXU2BVL2 and the usual One UI 5.0 goodies in addition to the November 2022 Android security patch.Samsung Galaxy A13The update is currently seeding in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and the UK.If you live in any of these...


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Realme's 240W charging tech coming on January 5, Realme 10 launching soon in India
The fastest-charging smartphone right now is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, having support for 210W wired charging. But that could change soon since Realme is rumored to launch the GT Neo 5 with 240W charging. Realme hasn't divulged anything about the GT Neo 5 yet, but the company today announced it will hold an event on January 5 in China at 2:30PM local time to talk about new charging tech. And judging by Realme's choice of words in its Weibo post and the poster it shared, we believe the company will introduce its 240W charging tech.The fastest-charging Realme smartphone right now...


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Samsung Galaxy S22 sales to come short of 30 million sales goal, foldables also in decline
The Galaxy S22 series was expected to strengthen Samsung’s position as a top manufacturer, but sales failed to reach their goal. According to Korean sources, Samsung increased its devices' ASP (Average Sales Price) by just 2%, while Apple saw a rise of 7%.Local media and analysts pointed out that Samsung might lose its premium image abroad, as the best-selling model was the super affordable Galaxy A12, while foldable sales also came short of the expectations in the United States. The decrease is expected to continue throughout the holiday period.According to research, the Galaxy...


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Dozens of Apple devices send automated crash notifications in a ski town
Apple unveiled its latest iPhones and Watch 8 series with the ability to send an automated call to emergency services when the device experiences an abrupt stop, usually a result of a car crash.The feature is now backfiring, as one US ski town fielded 71 crash notifications, The Colorado Sun reported. According to the Summit County 911 Center, none of these automated calls was an emergency - skiers just stopped abruptly on the slopes without needing medical attention.The “crash detection” and “fall detection” feature on the iPhone 14 series automatically calls 911. The emergency...


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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A34 5G, and Galaxy A54 5G get Bluetooth certified
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A34 5G, and Galaxy A54 5G we've been hearing about for some time now have been certified by Bluetooth SIG, taking them a step closer to the launch.The Galaxy A54 5G has been listed on the certifying authority's website with model code SM-A546V, while the Galaxy A34 5G has model designation SM-A346B_DSN.Samsung Galaxy A14 5G's leaked imageThe Galaxy A14 5G, on the other hand, has eight different models: SM-A146U, SM-S146VL, SM-A146U1-DS, SM-A146W, SM-A146U, SM-A146P, SM-A146P-N, and SM-A146P-DSN. The Galaxy A14 also has two models: SM-A145P_DS...


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Winners and loser: Realme
Another strong year for Realme has come and gone as the company delivered attention-grabbing devices in multiple price classes. The one clear gap in the lineup is the lack of a proper flagship as the absence of the X-series continues to be felt. The company is headed in the right direction with its software and might establish itself as a maker of good tablets, if only it brings its slates to more markets.Winner: Realme GT2 ProThe year started off strong with the unveiling of the Realme GT2 Pro. You can think of this phone as a cheaper OnePlus 10 Pro – it lacks the 3.3x telephoto...


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My top 5 phones of 2022 – Michail
The past year brought out a number of memorable devices and while it was hard to pick out the five best ones, I finally managed it. A bit of background on my phone preferences - I like smaller or as I like to call them reasonably-sized phones. You know, ones that are comfortable to use with one hand.While small phones are my preference, I can’t deny transcendent devices that let you do more than just browse social media apps, take pictures and listen to Spotify – I’m talking about foldables here and I have two in my top-five list.Apple iPhone 14 ProThe iPhone 14 Pro is my phone of...


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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2022: Q2
Having gone through the most popular reviews of the first three months of the year, it's time to recap what phones of the second quarter got your interest.We kick things off with the ever-popular Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. It is still hard to argue with its value proposition. Some of the things it brings to the table include a 120Hz AMOLED display, stereo speakers and a large 5,000 mAh battery. It also has IP67 ingress protection, which is quite uncommon in its price bracket.The same goes for the Galaxy A33, which is also water and dust resistant to the same degree and piqued...


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Sony LinkBuds S review
The Sony LinkBuds S, also known as the WF-LS900N, are Sony's latest truly wireless earbuds. They are also Sony's smallest and lightest noise-canceling earbuds, 40% more compact than the flagship WF-1000XM4.Despite the smaller size and price, the LinkBuds S offer a feature set very similar to the more expensive WF-1000XM4, including active noise cancelation and ambient mode powered by the same Integrated Processor V1 SoC, LDAC and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, multipoint connection, 360 Reality Audio, and DSEE Extreme AI upscaling. It even includes what Sony says is its...


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Apple's 3nm chips kick off mass production next week at TSMC
A new report from DigiTimes claims that TSMC is ready to kick off 3nm chip production at its Fab 18 and, of course, as one the biggest TSMC clients, Apple will be the first to reap the benefits of the cutting-edge tech. This is in line with previous reports and Apple seems to be on track to upgrade its next-generation devices in 2023 with an M2 Pro chip.The rumor suggests that TSMC will be holding a ceremony in Southern Taiwan Science Park on December 29 to celebrate the start of the 3nm chip production as well as detail its plans to expand 3nm silicon production as a...


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iQOO Neo7 Racing Edition to have a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W fast charging
The vivo-owned brand iQOO is launching a Neo7 Racing Edition smartphone later this week. We already know a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset will power it, and today we learned it will have a 5,000 mAh battery and 120W fast charging.The phone was also pictured on the Weibo page of the brand, revealing its looks. Both the battery features and the design suggest the new Neo7 Racing (also translated Speed) will share the footprint of the Neo7 and Neo7 SE - 164.8 x 76.9 x 8.6 mm.vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing postersThe iQOO Neo7 Racing Edition was pictured in the hands of regular people...


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Honor Pad V8 Pro debuts with Dimensity 8100 and 144Hz screen
Along with the Honor 80 GT announcement, the company introduced its Pad V8 Pro tablet with а beefy hardware under the hood. This is Honor's top-of-the-line tablet, so it packs a decent punch.The Honor Pad V8 Pro is built around a large 12.1-inch IPS LCD panel with 2560 x 1600px resolution, 10-bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and 144Hz refresh rate. According to Honor, this is the first tablet to feature a 144Hz refresh rate. Another interesting bit is the IMAX Enhanced certification that would allow users to stream content that complies with the same standard. This...


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Honor 80 GT announced with SD 8 Gen 1+ and 54MP main camera
Honor just announced yet another member of the Honor 80 family, this time with a GT designation. The Honor 80 GT slots in between the Honor 80 Pro and the vanilla version, but seems to be much closer to the 80 Pro as it's powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.Compared to the 80 Pro, the 80 GT has a smaller 6.67-inch OLED panel with 1080 x 2400px resolution but still offers 10-bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3, 1,400 nits peak brightness and, of course, 120Hz refresh rate.The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset is paired with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM, while storage is always 256GB....


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My Top 5 phones of 2022 - George
My thirst and curiosity for new smartphones has dwindled over the years - having reviewed my share of models and used a handful personally, I've reached a point where excitement has mostly left the room. Having said that, there still are some areas where developments manage to create a spark in this otherwise emotionless reviewer's heart - not sufficient to motivate a purchase, but just enough to keep him going.Forever the wanting more type, I'm still looking for the right foldable to deliver the most tablet in the smallest amount of smartphone and we're inching towards that goal....


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nubia announces Red Magic 8 Pro with a 6,000 mAh battery, Pro+ gets 165W fast charge
The nubia brand just announced its gaming smartphone Red Magic 8 Pro. It is actually two different phones - ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro with a 6,000 mAh battery and 80W fast charging, and ZTE nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ with a smaller 5,000 mAh battery but 165W faster charging.The Plus version also comes with more RAM and storage options, but nubia kept the overall set of features and design the same - both the Pro and the Pro+ share the same chipset, cameras, footprint, and software.The two nubia Red Magic 8 Pro devices come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It is coupled by a Red Magic...


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OnePlus 11 shown in live images, official renders also in tow
We already know what the OnePlus 11 would look like from the multiple leaked renders in the past couple of months, but it's always better to have some live images, as those are much harder to fake.Alleged live images of OnePlus 11As you can see, the photos merely confirm what we've seen earlier in the renders. The circular camera module is in place along with the Hasselblad branding and the sandstone-like finish of the back panel. Interestingly enough, the display indeed appears to be flat.As a bonus, OnePlus themselves shared a couple of official product images...


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Redmi will launch Watch 3, Band 2, Buds 4 Lite, and new Note 12 Pro Speed on Dec 27
Xiaomi’s brand Redmi which operates semi-independently in China, is preparing for its huge event tomorrow. The flagship smartphone series Redmi K60 is arriving, and we know it will have at least two very different looks - one with a Blue vegan leather back and another designed to look like carbon.We are also expecting a flurry of new devices, including two new wearables - Redmi Watch 3 and Redmi Band 2 - as well as new TWS earphones Redmi Buds 4 Lite.On top of that, we also expect an entirely new Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed smartphone that brings a new chipset, camera and looks with a...


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More photos of OnePlus 11R reveal screen, confirm overall design
The first OnePlus 11R images leaked earlier this month, and we saw some key details such as the three-cam setup on the back, as well as the return of the alert slider. The device was in a pre-production shell, made to keep the overall design from leaking, but now new photos come to fill us in on that.The new photos revealed the OnePlus 11R will have a screen with curved edges and a single punch hole in the center. The source claims we’re looking at a 1220p display, 50MP main camera with Sony sensor and OIS, and the IR blaster that was already revealed before.OnePlus 11RThe...


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Ice Universe: Oppo is working on its own smartphone chipset
Smartphones are constrained by batteries and thermals and perform optimally when specialized hardware does the heavy lifting – hardware like Oppo’s MariSilicon X ISP and the new MariSilicon Y Bluetooth chip. Of course, these are partial solutions, for best results a completely custom chipset is what is needed. That seems to be the thinking over at Oppo HQ as Ice Universe reports that the company is planning to introduce its own smartphone chipset in 2024.Oppo has allegedly hired thousands of people to work on the project, but unfortunately, further details are scarce for now. It will...


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Lenovo Tab M9 unveiled: $140 tablet with 9" screen, optional 4G
Lenovo unveiled a kid-friendly tablet that slots between the Tab M8 and Tab M10. It is the Lenovo Tab M9 and – you guessed it! – it has a 9” display. This tablet will be on the floor at CES 2023, but it is in no rush to go to market as it will launch in Q2 (April-July). The base model will start at $140.The tablet has a 9” LCD display, a pretty basic panel with 1,340 x 800px resolution (15:9). It offers up to 400 nits of brightness and 60% coverage of the NTSC color space. There is a 2MP camera on the front for video (and face unlock, there is no fingerprint reader), plus an 8MP camera on...


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Massive leak shows Lenovo's CES 2023 slate: ThinkPhone, Tab Extreme and more
Lenovo will have a very, very busy CES this January – the global tech event will run from January 5 to the 8th and Lenovo will be introducing new tablets, laptops and other devices from its major product lines. And, perhaps, the ThinkPhone too.Leakster Evan Blass has posted images of all new devices that will be present at CES. First, here are clean images of the Lenovo ThinkPhone. Its design borrows from the famous ThinkPad line of laptops, though the actual hardware may be based on a Motorola – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powered Moto X40, perhaps, or something equally...


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Entry-level Samsung Galaxy F04 coming soon with 8GB RAM, teaser reveals
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy F04, and the first market will be India. According to leaked teasers, the device will be exclusive to Flipkart and will sell for less than INR8,000, which is about $100.There are no official specs yet, but the device is expected to be a renamed Galaxy A04 or Galaxy A04e with its two cameras on the back. It is will bring 8GB RAM, which will be a massive selling point at this price point.If the Galaxy F04 is indeed a close relative to the A04 devices, we’re looking at a phone with a 6.5” LCD at the front, and a 5MP selfie camera sitting...


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New Honor 80 Pro appears in renders, will sell only offline
The Honor 80 family has four members, and it looks like a fifth is on its way. A new device appeared online with a flat display and camera island just like the 80 Pro, and sources claim it will also be named "Honor 80 Pro."However, the upcoming device will have a new screen with a single selfie camera inside the punch hole, and a slightly different set of shooters on the back. The twist is it will be only for the offline market and won’t be available on the company website.The new Honor 80 Pro is said to bring a 6.67” OLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and...


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11.1-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pros are coming in 2024
Apple is working on ever so slightly enlarging the screens of its iPad Pros, from 11" and 12.9" to 11.1" and 13", respectively. These models will arrive on the market in 2024, according to display analyst Ross Young.These iPad Pros will feature OLED screens, and because of the minute increase in diameter could actually have the same overall physical sizes as their predecessors, as Apple may opt to simply trim the bezels somewhat in order to accommodate the new panels.The current lineup consists of an 11" iPad Pro with a traditional LCD screen and a 12.9" model with a mini LED...


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Samsung Galaxy A04s is now receiving the One UI 5 update based on Android 13
Samsung wants to finish its One UI 5 rollout by the end of this year, having set a record-breaking pace so far, updating dozens of models since late October when the madness started.The latest device to be graced with Android 13 and One UI 5 on top is the entry-level Galaxy A04s. It was launched with Android 12 a few months ago, and is now making the jump to Android 13, with the new firmware version labeled A047MUBU1BVK5.This is currently going out to units sold in Panama, and presumably will spread across the world very soon, if there are no problems found in the meantime. Since...


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iQOO Neo7 Racing edition unveiled with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset
The original iQOO Neo7 arrived in October with a Dimensity 9000+, it was followed by the Neo7 SE with a Dimensity 8200, now comes the Racing Edition with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Other than the chipset and price, this one isn’t too different from the original Neo7.The iQOO Neo7 Racing edition pairs the 8+ Gen 1 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage for CNY 2,800 ($400/€380/₹33,000). There is also a 12/256GB version for CNY 3,000, 16/256GB for CNY 3,300 and a fully-loaded 16/512GB version for CNY 3,600.The 6.78” display is an FHD+ panel (20:9) with HDR10+ support and 120Hz...


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Samsung unveils Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset
Samsung unveiled the Intel-powered Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 back in February but now has a new version almost ready to go – one that will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset. The new model was announced in South Korea and will be released on January 16 with a price of KRW 1.89 million.The 8cx Gen 3 was the first 5nm chipset for Windows-on-ARM devices and brought major performance improvements when it launched late last year. Compared to the Gen 2 it offers +85% multi-core CPU performance, +60% GPU performance and the NPU went up to 29 TOPS.Compared to the Intel version...


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Tecno partners with Skyesports to bring Call of Duty Mobile Pova Cup
Tecno announced a partnership with Skyesports to bring a year-long tournament for mobile users. Next year will begin the Call of Duty Mobile Pova Cup, which will take place in India and will have a format spanning multiple seasons, offering players a chance to compete.In this joint venture, Tecno simply puts the Pova brand in the name of the tournament, which will be organized and streamed by Skyesports on its official social media channels in four languages - English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, in an attempt to expose as many people as possible to the brand.According to Arijeet...


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Ming-Chi Kuo: the iPad mini isn't going away yet, the foldable iPad will be pricey
The iPhone didn’t immediately kill off the iPod, the MP3 player was cheaper, so it hung around for a few years. Now that Apple is preparing to enter a new product category, foldables, rumors are swirling that it will kill off a product from an old one – The Elec reported that Cupertino is planning to discontinue the iPad mini after its foldable tablet hits the market.Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo disagrees with that assessment and the reasoning is simple – the foldable iPad will have a “markedly higher price” than the mini. The iPad mini (2021) itself had to go up in price recently as the...


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More details about Oppo Find X6 Pro's camera emerge
The Oppo Find X6 Pro is expected in the first quarter of 2023, and a rumor by Digital Chat Station claimed the company is bringing three 50 MP cameras to its flagship, all with Sony sensors behind. Today, the leakster revealed more details, including lenses and other features.Oppo Find X5 ProThe Find X6 Pro’s main 50 MP camera will have a Sony IMX989 sensor that is 1”-type and is seen in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It will have an f/1.8 aperture, 7P lens and OIS, and the focal length will be 23 mm equivalent. The ultra-wide-angle shooter’s 50 MP sensor is said to be IMX890 - it is...


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My Top 5 phones of 2022 - Yordan
The year finally comes to an end, and we look back and reflect on what was served to us in these eventful 12 months. In the world of smartphones, we saw over 500 new models, many of them great in one way or another.As my colleagues share their top five choices for 2022 we can normally identify some trends - some love the foldables, others went for cameraphones. I just like premium devices in general.I have been writing about mobile technology for over ten years, the last six being part of GSMArena. I have seen plenty of innovation and evolution, but I genuinely believe 2022 was the...


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Winners and Losers: Motorola
This year has been particularly eventful for Motorola, the company released more than 30 smartphones covering pretty much all price segments. It even updated the iconic Motorola Razr, so it's got its hand in the foldable market as well.But as it's always the case with big tech companies, we see some good and some bad decisions. We've gathered the best and the worst from Motorola in 2022.Winner: Motorola Razr 2022Motorola's first two attempts in the foldable market had some great ideas but came up somewhat short of expectations at the end. The first Razr in 2019 and the refreshed...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will reportedly feature a new telephoto sensor
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to be unveiled at a special event on February 1, along with the rest of the Galaxy S23 family. So at this point that's not even official, but today we have a new rumor... about the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The S23 Ultra's successor, which will land in early 2024.According to prolific leakster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will replace the telephoto sensor used in its predecessors, and "adopt a new solution". While Ice Universe doesn't mention which telephoto sensor this concerns, we assume it's the periscope zoom one. Then again, the renewal could...


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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G gets Android 13 update
The latest smartphone to be graced with an update to Android 13 is OnePlus' entry-level Nord CE 2 Lite, which launched back in May. The handset is now seemingly receiving the stable update to OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13, in India.The update arrives over-the-air as a 4.5GB download, so it might be best to grab it from a reliable (and uncapped) data connection. After installation, you'll be on software version CPH2381_11_C.25, and you'll have the December 2022 security patch level.OnePlus updates are all staged, with a small percentage of units receiving the new build in the...


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My top 5 phones of 2022 - Victor
Another year has gone by, and with it, a slew of devices. One of the best parts of our job here at GSMArena is getting to experience new tech all of the time. This past twelve months, I got to spend a lot of quality with the best smartphones out there. Yet the list you are about to read is about phones that made a lasting impression on me, personally. That doesn't mean the phones are the best from the past year, nor should it serve as buying advice for anyone in particular. I personally like a phone with a clear purpose and I believe that will be evident from the justification of each...


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2022 Winners and losers: Google
Google has been making Pixel smartphones for years, but it’s only now beginning to enter a flow state of sorts. After a significant change of pace with the Pixel 6 series in 2021 - making an in-house chipset, ushering in a new design, and finally overhauling the camera system - in 2022 it was time to do some good old-fashioned refining.As a result, the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are capable and mature smartphones, and their support cast looks almost complete with a Pixel Watch and a coming-soon Pixel tablet.Google is taking things step by step, but there’s no denying that it’s getting a...


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The Xiaomi brand Redmi announced a successful first flash sale in China. The company revealed on Weibo that the first batch of 300,000 units of Redmi K60 phones sold in 5 minutes. It said users loved the new features like the 1220p screen, the wireless charging, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset of the Pro variant.The Redmi K60 series consists of three phones - a premium Redmi K60E with Dimensity 8200, a vanilla flagship Redmi K60 with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and the Redmi K60 Pro with a Sony IMX890 sensor behind the 50 MP camera, and 120W fast charging.The number of devices sold...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 base storage will be 256 GB
Samsung is launching all Galaxy S23 smartphones with at least 256 GB storage, according to the latest rumor claims. According to Ahmed Qwaider on Twitter, the 128 GB option is gone, meaning there won’t be an 8 GB RAM version of the Galaxy S23 Ultra - only 12 GB.The leakster posted only one storage option for the S23 and S23+ but three versions of the Ulta, raising a question of whether it is a full list of variants or only the top-tier phone is listed in full.⭕️Exclusively & officially????Good news for Samsung fansIt's amazing to beGalaxy S23 8Ram + 256G????Galaxy S23+ 8Ram +256G????Galaxy S23...


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240W charger pictured in real-life photos, revealing details
The Realme GT Neo5 is expected to arrive soon, and reports are it will be the first phone to support the company’s new 240W fast charging solution. The charging tech will be announced on January 5, and today, images of the charger appeared online.The adapter carries a model number VCKCJACH, is branded SuperVOOC, and shows 20V power at 12A current.240W chargerThe SuperVOOC naming is generally tied with Oppo, but the brand shares R&D with Realme, so it is fair to say Realme will implement the same adapter; we are yet to learn whether the company will have a new name for it....


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Most Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips to be manufactured by TSMC
Qualcomm is expected to source the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 manufacturing to TSMC and Samsung - partnerships that have years of history. However, the latest report is that the Taiwanese manufacturer might get the majority of chip orders built on the 3 nm process because of the incredibly high 80% yield rate.Image credit: WikipediaThe current yield rate from a 3nm GAA wafer is about 60-70%, but TSMC is managing to implement between 75-80% of a single wafer. If we can trust this data, Apple and Qualcomm will not have shipment issues for their next-gen chipsets, the A17 Bionic and Snapdragon...


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2022 Winners and losers: OnePlus
A quick search in our database returns 14 OnePlus devices released this year, which is 6 more than last year. Perhaps next year will be different, though it's hard to predict how the new strategic partnership with Oppo will work out. But what about the devices it did release this year? Here are the hots and nots ot 2022.Winner: OnePlus 10TOnePlus made a bit of a mess out of its 10 series. There is no vanilla OnePlus 10 and despite much talk, an Ultra model never materialized. Instead, the OnePlus 10T followed up the OnePlus 10 Pro, but not exactly as another flagship offer, but rather...


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Xiaomi Redmi K50i hands-on review
Xiaomi's Redmi launched the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India back in 2019 and those were quite popular back in their day. And after a hiatus of three years, the company finally launched a K series smartphone in India, dubbed Redmi K50i.The Redmi K50i is not an entirely new smartphone, though. It's a version of the Poco X4 GT that's available outside India. We already reviewed the Poco X4 GT, and you can read its detailed review here, but let us tell you that there are some differences between the two smartphones since the Redmi K50i isn't an entirely rebadged X4 GT. Read on to find out...


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My top 5 phones of 2022 - Ro
Well, 2022 is a wrap and I can say it was a rather... stale year. We can't always have exciting years, of course, but the fact that I've reverted to using a last year's phone, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, speaks for itself.That doesn't mean I didn't have my favorites among this year's crop and here they go in no particular order.Asus Zenfone 9Just like last year, I would like to kick off this list with an Asus phone. Of course, this year, it's the Zenfone 9. I've always had a thing for compact flagships and I think Asus once again nailed it. In fact, I think the new Zenfone 9 is the...


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Top stories of 2022: Q4
Welcome to our recap of the top news articles of 2022. We will now be looking back on the most popular stories from the fourth quarter of the year, having already covered the first nine months.We're now at Q4 of 2022 and the final major announcements of the year. By this time, the rumors of the Galaxy S23 series are pretty much a weekly occurrence and their credibility is getting higher and higher. We now know that Samsung will announce the Galaxy S23, S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in early February, and most of their specs. The trio will be the first to not feature an Exynos chipset at all...


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2022 Winners and Losers: Asus
Asus doesn’t make as many phones as it used to but the Taiwanese maker has established itself on two notable fronts in the smartphone world – gaming phones and compact flagships. Zenfone 9 is the mainstream flagship phone from the brand with a focus on one-handed usability, while the ROG Phone 6 lineup is still the benchmark in the gaming phone segment. Let's see what went well and what could be improved.Winner – Zenfone 9Asus built the best compact phone of the year and it’s not even close. The dimension on the Zenfone 9 are perfect for one-handed handling and you don’t sacrifice...


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Weekly poll: is one of the Redmi K60 series trio your next phone?
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still very fresh yet it is already starting to appear on some mid-range smartphones like the Redmi K60 series that Xiaomi just launched in China. The Pro model has the 8 Gen 2 chip and starts at CNY 3,300 for an 8/128GB model. For comparison, the Xiaomi 13 with the same chip (and same memory) is CNY 4,000.The Redmi K60 and K60 Pro boast Snapdragon 8-series chipsets and QHD+ displaysThe Redmi K60 Pro has a larger 6.67” OLED display compared to the Xiaomi 13, a 12-bit panel with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The battery is larger too,...


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Weekly poll results: Oppo's Find N2 foldables excite, but availability is an issue
Last week’s poll shows that Oppo can become a major player in the foldable smartphone market – the new Find N2 duo was received with praise and enthusiasm. However, only one stands a chance of making it big in the global market.The Oppo Find N2 Flip will be available in many markets, though which ones and when are details that Oppo left for 2023. The flip foldable market doesn’t have too many entries – the Galaxy Z from Samsung and Razr from Motorola are the main competitors – but its gap-free design and reasonable dimensions will sure win many hearts.Pricing is a concern as...


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Happy New Year 2023!
The past year was challenging, but we have to remember it's challenges that bring the best in us and help us grow! As we close the page with humility in our hearts we are ready to face the challenges and embrace the happy moments of the new 2023!Time flies when you’re having fun, and we enjoyed writing every single one of the 4,500+ news articles, as well as over 150 multi-page reviews. Almost every phone review got a separate video for our YouTube channel, which is a completely different challenge that we also really enjoy.We do not know what the future holds for us. However, we...


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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2022: Q4
So here we are - after recapping the most popular reviews of the first three quarters, it's time to focus on the final three months of the outgoing year. It's just one of the ways we can take a look back and evaluate the current state of the mobile market and its most important aspect - what you, the readers, like.We kick things off with Google's latest and greatest Pixel 7 pair of phones. After the Pixel 6a made a veritable splash in Q3, the new Pixels dropped at the very beginning of Q4 and drew a lot of eyeballs. They bring a clean AOSP experience garnished with some exclusive...


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Oppo reveals ColorOS 13 update roadmap for Q1 2023
Oppo has revealed its ColorOS 13 update roadmap for Q1 2023 for 19 devices, 10 of which will receive the stable update.Let's talk about the ColorOS 13 stable update first. It will start rolling out from January 12, 2023, and six smartphones will receive it on the said date - Find X2 Pro, Find X2, Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition, Find X2 League of Legends Edition, Ace2, and Ace2 EVA Limited Edition.On January 13, 2023, the K10x 5G and K10 Pro 5G will receive the stable ColorOS 13, with the final rollout of the month beginning on January 31, 2023, for Oppo Pad and Oppo Pad Artist...


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2022 Winners and losers: Oppo
Another twelve months are behind our back, and Oppo once again remains among the leaders in the smartphone world. It announced a custom NPU called MariSilicon X in the final days of 2021, but it was only this year that it made it to smartphones.Oppo unveiled foldables, regular flagships and a lot of mid-rangers. Here are the winners and losers in the Oppo portfolio for 2022.Winner and loser: Oppo Find N2The new foldable looks a lot like the predecessor, but seeing how the Find N had arguably the best hardware among horizontal foldables that's not bad news. Oppo retained what was...


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Telegram adds spoiler formatting for media, new drawing tools, and profile pictures for contacts
The folks at Telegram are sending off 2022 with yet another one of their sizable feature dumps. The latest update adds a bunch of new features, including spoiler formatting for media, new drawing tools, zero storage usage, and more.Along with being able to add spoiler formatting for text, Telegram now lets add spoiler formatting for images and videos as well. This appears as a shimmering layer with a blur on top of the media, which hides the content unless the user taps on it. New storage management features let you configure separate auto-remove settings for cached...


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Redmi 12C announced with Helio G85 SoC and 50MP camera
Xiaomi's Redmi unveiled the Redmi K60 series smartphones, Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, and a bunch of accessories a few days ago. And before 2022 comes to an end, Redmi announced a new entry-level smartphone, dubbed Redmi 12C.The Redmi 12C is built around a 6.71" HD+ screen with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Its back panel - having a non-slip texture and diagonal stripes - sports a fingerprint scanner and a dual camera setup headlined by a 50MP unit. Redmi doesn't tell us anything about the second camera, but we believe it could be a depth sensor.The 12C has the Helio G85...


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Realme GT Neo 3T and Narzo 50 Pro 5G receive Realme UI 4.0 update, 8s 5G and 9 5G get early access
Realme has released the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 stable update for the GT Neo 3T and Narzo 50 Pro 5G in India. The update for the GT Neo 3T comes with firmware version RMX3371_11.C.04, while the update for Narzo 50 Pro 5G has firmware version RMX3395_11.C.04. But note that your GT Neo 3T should be running software with version RMX3371_11.A.09 to receive Realme UI 4.0, whereas the Narzo 50 Pro 5G should be running RMX3395_11.A.05, RMX3395_11.A.06, or RMX3395_11.A.07.The Realme UI 4.0 update is currently seeding to 15% of the GT Neo 3T and Narzo 50 Pro 5G's users, and a broader...


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New Samsung Galaxy A54 renders leak showing four colorways
We've already seen the upcoming Galaxy A54 in some leaked renders back in November, but today a new set got out. And this time, we get to see the device in four colorways instead of one.The Galaxy A54 has been rumored to get its official announcement in January, which explains why the leaks are intensifying right now. The phone has big shoes to fill - its predecessors have been Samsung's best selling phones, so the A54 needs to take that momentum forward.Samsung Galaxy A54 in green, purple, black, and whiteAs you can see, it's expected to launch in at least these four...


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Apple celebrates Chinese Year of the Rabbit with limited edition AirPods Pro
Keeping up with its yearly tradition, Apple has launched a limited edition variant of the AirPods for the Chinese New Year. This year it's for the new second generation AirPods Pro, which have been engraved with a special pattern for the Year of the Rabbit.The limited edition model features a custom engraving on the charging case. The same pattern also appears on the box but in color. Aside from that, the model is identical to the standard variant, including in price.Apple has been making these variants for a few years now. For 2022, Apple had released a limited-edition...


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The Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola is here and it's just what it sounds like - a Motorola-made smartphone that looks like a Lenovo ThinkPad laptop.The ThinkPhone is built around a 6.6-inch OLED display of 2400x1080px resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The screen also offers HDR10+ support.Inside, there's a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and you get a choice of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage.You can have the ThinkPhone in any color as long as it's Carbon Black, but make no mistake - this isn't your everyday regular black phone. For starters,...


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Infinix partners with JBL to tune the sound of the next Note series
Last year Infinix announced its 180W charging system, it developed a new vapor chamber design and released its first phone with a 200MP camera. The company is kicking off 2023 by focusing on the audio quality of its phones.Infinix has tapped the experts at JBL for help. The upcoming generation of the Infinix Note series will feature a sound system tuned by JBL. For now we don’t know whether other product lines will get the enhanced audio.The first Infinix Note phones with JBL sound will hit the market in May. The devices are still in the prototype stage – you can see one if you...


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Samsung's SmartThings Station is a smart home hub, smart button and Qi charger all in one
Samsung’s new SmartThings Station is a multi-function hub for your smart home – it’s a hub, it doubles as a button and it has a 15W Qi charger built in. Note that this supports the Matter protocol, which has been widely adopted by the smart home industry – it unified Samsung’s and Google’s ecosystems, even Apple added Matter support to iOS 16.1.The new Samsung SmartThings StationThe basic function of the SmartThings Station is to connect all your smart home devices, which may use one of several protocols. This lets you control them from your phone even when you are not at...


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Realme details its 240W charging standard, promises to put it on its next flagship
As promised Realme detailed its new 240W charging standard today. It comes with a customized 12A charging cable for the 20V/12A throughput, delivered through three charging pumps. The USB-C adapter is has what the company calls double GaN components and is extremely small - 2.34W/cu.cm, which is about the same size as the 160W SuperDart adapter.The 240W charging architecture transforms the 20V/12A power to 10V/24A through three independent charging pumps, meaning the new phone will have three battery cells. The 12A cable will consist of four standard 21 AWG cables, which is a...


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TCL announces 40 SE, 403 and 408 phones and NxtPaper 12 Pro tablet
TCL had a busy CES 2023 and announced a trio of new budget phones and a tablet. Let's see what they bring to the table.TCL 40 SEThe best-equipped phone from the new lineup is the TCL 40 SE. It brings a 6.75-inch IPC LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone also comes with stereo speakers and a notch for the 8MP front camera.MediaTek’s Helio G37 chipset sits at the helm aided by 4/6 GB RAM and 128/256 GB storage which is further expandable via the microSD slot. The back houses a 50MP primary camera alongside a 2MP macro cam and a depth sensor. The phone boots...


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AMD announces new Ryzen 7000 desktop and mobile CPUs
AMD today announced a suite of new CPUs based on the company's latest Zen4 architecture. Chief among these are the new 3D V-Cache desktop parts as well as a range of new mobile processors.On the desktop side, we have three new 3D V-Cache models as AMD expands its range to include the dual CCX models as well. This includes the 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X3D, and the 16-core Ryzen 9 7950X3D.The 7950X3D has the same 16MB L2 cache as the 7950X but the L3 cache has been bumped up to 128MB for a total cache of 144MB. The 7900X3D also gets 128MB of L3 cache,...


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Sony unveils Project Leonardo: a modular PS5 controller designed for players with disabilities
During its CES presentation Sony showed off the Mocopi system for full-body tracking for use in games and the metaverse. The company also revealed Project Leonardo, a new modular controller designed to help players with disabilities.The controller has a big, round base that is designed to lie flat on a table, there are several mounting options as well. A player can use a single Project Leonardo controller or two, a DualSense controller can be added to the mix as well. This way, one, two or three controllers can be combined into a single virtual controller.Each Project Leonardo...


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DIZO Watch D Pro is launching on January 9 with custom D1 chipset
DIZO - the first brand under Realme's TechLife ecosystem - today announced it will launch the DIZO Watch D Pro in India on January 9 at noon local time.The company posted a couple of the Watch D Pro's pictures on Twitter, revealing its design and color options.DIZO is yet to detail the DIZO Watch D Pro's specs sheet, but the company revealed some of the watch's features through a press note and it has one very interesting bit.DIZO Watch D ProThe DIZO Watch D Pro will pack a 1.85" screen with 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of peak brightness. It will be powered by the...


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Samsung unveils 2,000 nit OLED display for smartphones
Samsung Display demoed a smartphone OLED panel that achieved a peak brightness greater of over 2,000 nits at CES 2023. The UDR (Ultra Dynamic Range) 2,000 luminance mark was certified by UL Solutions and represents the pinnacle of Samsung’s mobile display tech. The peak brightness value also matches the newly announced S95C and S90C quantum dot OLED TVs.Samsung Display also secured a UDR 1,500 nits luminance rating on its new panel. Samsung claims the new UDR panel shows more realistic and rich colors that will be especially noticeable in outdoor use.It remains to be seen which...


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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series begin global journey in India
Xiaomi held a big event in India today, where the Redmi Note 12 series' international debut was marked. In a refreshing change of pace the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ that will be sold in India are identical to their namesakes available in China.The launch event was for the “Redmi Note 12 Series 5G”, suggesting Xiaomi may introduce an LTE-only member to the Redmi Note 12 family in the near future.The Redmi Note 12 comes with a 6.67” AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset. It has two cameras on the back, of which only one can...


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Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy A32 5G receives Android 13-based One UI 5 in the US
Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy A32 5G's international variant last month, and now it's the carrier-locked model (SM-A326U) in the US that's getting the One UI 5.0 upgrade.The update comes with firmware version A326USQU8CVK5 and the usual One UI 5.0 goodies, but you get the November 2022 Android security patch with it instead of the January 2023 or even the December 2022 patch.If you haven't received One UI 5.0 on your carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy A32 5G in the US yet, you can check for it manually by navigating to your phone's Settings >...


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OnePlus 11 breaks pre-sales records in China, OnePlus 11 Pro won't exist
The OnePlus 11 got official for the Chinese market less than 24 hours ago, ahead of its global introduction next month. And it seems like it's already incredibly successful, more so in fact than any previous OnePlus device before it.According to OnePlus China President Li Jie, the OnePlus 11 broke pre-sales records for the brand after just two hours. The first actual sale will take place on January 9, and at this rate we assume it will be a glaring success - expect many units to be purchased in mere minutes, and a "sold out" notice to be put up soon after, as is customary in the Chinese...


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Panasonic announces LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras with phase detection autofocus
Panasonic has announced the LUMIX S5II and the S5IIX, the company's newest full-frame mirrorless hybrid cameras with focus on video recording functionality.These are the company's first cameras to feature PDAF or phase detection autofocus, moving away from the longstanding contrast detection based DFD or depth from defocusing technology. While usable for photos, this method was often slow and unreliable for video, and produced constant pulsing within the out of focus areas.The S5II and S5II solve this by having a completely revamped focusing system courtesy of a new 24.2MP 35mm...


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Oppo reveals global ColorOS 13 rollout schedule for Q1 2023
Oppo published its global timeline for updating existing models to ColorOS 13 (Android 13) for the first three months of the new year. This is similar to the timeline for China, though it has more precise timing for some regions.The update process takes time – for example, Oppo started updating the Find X5 and older Find X3 series back in December, but the rollout is still ongoing. There are many markets and many carriers to cover, so some users are already running ColorOS 13, others are still waiting for the update – did your phone get it?Anyway, the plan for Q1 also includes...


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Samsung announces S95C and S90C OLED TV models, Premiere 8K projector
Samsung has announced its next generation of QD-OLED televisions for 2023, and it will come in two variants and three sizes using the next generation OLED panel from Samsung Displays.The 2023 range includes the S95C and the more affordable S90C and will be the successor to last year's S95B, which had a great response from reviewers and customers. The new models feature the same 55-inch and 65-inch sizes as before but Samsung will now also offer a new 77-inch size, which is becoming increasingly popular among buyers.Samsung has launched two new QD-OLED ranges at #CES2023. First up is...


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Citizen’s new CZ smartwatch uses NASA and IBM Watson tech to gauge your energy levels
Citizen announced a new smartwatch that brings the best of NASA and IBM Watson’s neural networks to help you gauge your wellness, fatigue and sleep patterns. Citizen CZ Smart works alongside the CZ Smart YouQ app for Android and iOS to help determine the wearer’s current energy score and forecast the remainder of the day.The watch also features brief gamified tests based on NASA’s Psychomotor Vigilance Task Test (PVT+) used by the space agency to determine the mental alertness of astronauts. The watch tracks user activity patterns and sleep schedules to develop “Power Fixes” to help...


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Google proclaims official Android RISC-V support
Google has officially announced that Android will support the RISC-V instruction set architecture. The announcement is from the RISC-V Summit held last month.For those unfamiliar, RISC-V is the Reduced Instruction Set Computer V architecture - an open, free-to-use standard without licensing or royalty fees. Essentially, it's a competitor to ARM and x86 architectures on which companies can build chipsets. Particularly companies that aim to make lower-cost processors or reduce their dependence on ARM's designs, Intel or AMD.At the moment, you can download a very limited version of...


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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G brings an FHD+ screen and 13MP selfie camera
Samsung went ahead and announced the Galaxy A14 5G, which frequented the rumor mill in the last few months. The phone is actually quite similar to its predecessor – the Galaxy A13 5G, but it finally makes the jump to FHD+ resolution and also gets an improved 13MP selfie camera.Samsung Galaxy A14 5G The A14 5G comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The rest of the spec sheet is carried over from its predecessor with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. The phone features a 50MP main...


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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ unboxing and first impressions
Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ in China last October, which will debut in India tomorrow alongside the Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 12 Pro (no plans yet for the Explorer Edition). The Note 12 lineup will be the successor to the 11i series - at least in India - since the company confirmed to us there will be no 12i or 12i HyperCharge in the Asian country. This makes the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ a spiritual successor to the 11i HyperCharge, which is known as Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in some countries. Although there is a Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in India as well, that one has different specs.We don't...


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Motorola enables Jio 5G on ten phones in India
Motorola announced today that it has enabled Jio's 5G on its ten eligible devices sold in the Asian country. Those will will operate on up to 13 5G bands on the Jio True 5G network.Motorola 5G users will be able to use Jio’s 5G stand-alone network that is independent of LTE; they will have “the largest and best mix of 5G spectrum across 700 MHz, 3,500 MHz and 26 GHz bands” and will have flawless connectivity through technologies like 3CA (3 Carrier Aggregation), and 4X4 MIMO.All Jio users with Motorola smartphones will be able to use the 5G internet whenever the Jio True 5G...


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As the new 2023 began let's recap its first week. CES 2023 took place in Las Vegas unfold, which is traditionally the stage for Intel and AMD to make big announcement. AMD detailed its Ryzen 7000 desktop and mobile CPUs, as well as four new Radeon 7000 series GPUs. Intel unveiled its 13th gen laptop CPUs, building on the innovative and popular 12th gen.On the other side of the global OnePlus announced its new flagship - the OnePlus 11 - in China. It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, up to 16GB of RAM, Hasselblad-tuned cameras, a 6.7-inch LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display, and a 5,000mAh...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, the US and India
Did your presents include a new phone? If not you can be your own Santa – here are some of the best deals that we found in the UK, Germany, the US and India. In the US in particular we took a detour through the smartwatch section as well. The links below will help you jump to your region: The UK Germany USA India UKApple is not known for offering discounts on its current models, so a 128GB iPhone 14 is £850 from the Apple store. However, if you go through Amazon you can get the same phone for £50 less. ...


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Huawei Freebuds 5i review
Huawei is going strong in the world of smart wearables, bringing some impressive TWS products. The Freebuds 5i is its latest product that was introduced in China last June and made it to the international stage right in time for the holiday period.We got to spend some time with a pair of Huawei Freebuds 5i and tested the claims of better noise cancellation, longer battery life and quicker connectivity. Here's what we found out.We got the blue Freebuds 5i, which we believe is the prettiest color of the three (other two being white and Black). Regardless of color you get a smooth...


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Weekly poll results: the Redmi K60 series is off to a strong start
Judging by last week’s poll, the Redmi K60 series is off to a strong start. Judging by the first sales report, we can conclude the same. Some models of the trio are more popular than others, of course.The Redmi K60 Pro is the fan favorite, no surprise here. It received a lot of positive attention and it seems like it can draw people away from pricier flagships.It’s not fully equipped to fight at the highest level, the lack of a telephoto lens and an IP rating hold it back, but it also has the lowest price of any Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone currently. Speaking of, we still don’t know...


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Weekly poll: does OnePlus 11's aggressive pricing make it the right flagship for you?
OnePlus has officially gone back to the one flagship strategy – there is only the OnePlus 11 this round. Admittedly, the OnePlus 10 non-Pro never materialized, but dropping “pro” from the name of the 11-series flagship makes it official. Well, is this the one and only flagship you want or did the company miss the mark?Before we put it to a vote, let’s take a closer look at how number 11 compares to the OnePlus 10 Pro and the 9 Pro. We will start with the similarities. The display is still a 6.7” AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution and a 1-120Hz refresh rate, though this time it uses a new...


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Flashback: USB-C, the one cable to rule them all
The battle for the smartphone wired connector is over and USB-C is the way forward. This multi-function port can do just about everything – it can charge devices, transfer data, handle audio and video output, it even lets you plug in accessories.How did we get here? Well, for years now the European Union has been trying to coax electronics manufacturers into settling on a common standard to avoid the mess (and waste) that proprietary connectors create. Early on microUSB was the connector of choice, but with the arrival of USB Type C, or USB-C for short, the industry shifted over to the...


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Realme GT Neo 5's full specs revealed by TENAA
We have been hearing about the Realme GT Neo 5 since last month, which Realme recently confirmed will be the first phone to support 240W wired charging. While Realme is yet to detail the GT Neo 5's specs sheet, what's believed to be the GT Neo 5 has been listed on Chinese certifying authority TENAA's website with full specs, leaving little to the imagination.We are looking at two versions - one with model code RMX3706 and another with RMX3708. The only difference between the two is the battery size. The former has a rated battery capacity of 2,425 mAh, while the latter has 2,225 mAh. That...


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Samsung accidentally confirms Galaxy S23 series launch date
Last month, reliable tipster Ice universe said that Samsung would unveil the Galaxy S23 series on February 1, 2023. And earlier today, Samsung's Colombian branch corroborated the date as it set up a page on its website for the Galaxy Unpacked event for the unveiling of the S23 lineup.That page has now been removed, which suggests Samsung Colombia jumped the gun on the revelation of the Unpacked event's date. But we expect the Korean conglomerate to make an official announcement for the event soon.Note that Samsung didn't explicitly mention the Galaxy S23 on its website, but the...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update
Samsung has released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021), which was announced in December 2021 with Android 11.The update is rolling out for the Wi-Fi-only model in Europe and LTE variant in dozens of countries, including India.The Wi-Fi model gets One UI 5.0 in Europe with firmware version X200XXU1CVL5, while the update for the LTE version in the Old Continent comes with firmware X205XXU1CVL6. In India, the LTE model is receiving One UI 5.0 with firmware version X205XXU1CVL5.If you live in any of these countries and haven't received...


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Google Maps navigation on Wear OS now works without a phone
The title says it all: starting now, turn-by-turn navigation on Wear OS smartwatches can work even without a phone being connected to the watch. You will still need an internet connection, however - this isn't offline navigation. That means only Wear OS smartwatches with LTE support (and an associated carrier plan) would be able to take advantage of this feature practically anywhere in the world, as long as there's a network signal.On the other hand, if your Wear OS smartwatch doesn't boast LTE connectivity, you can still use turn-by-turn Google Maps navigation without a phone, as...


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The iPhone SE is dead
Apple refreshes its cheapest smartphone every two years, and since there's been an iPhone SE release in 2022, the next one was slated for 2024. Today a report from reputable analyst of all things Apple Ming-Chi Kuo makes us think the SE experiment is over.According to Kuo, Apple has instructed its supply chain partners that production and shipment plans for the 2024 iPhone SE have been canceled, and not merely delayed. Strangely enough, this decision has reverberations that reach Apple's oft-rumored in-house baseband chip, which keeps being "right around the corner" in rumors even though...


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The Razer Edge is coming on January 26 in Wi-Fi and 5G versions
The Razer Edge will go on sale in the US on January 26 in partnership with Verizon. Note that there is also a Wi-Fi only version if you are not a fan of Verizon or don’t plan on gaming while out and about.The Razer Edge Wi-Fi will sell for $400. The Founders Edition includes a Razer Hammerhead True Wireless (2021) earbuds and costs $500. You can reserve a Wi-Fi model today from Razer.com.Alternatively, there is the Verizon version. The retail price is $600, but you can get it for $360 ($10 a month for 36 months) for a limited time with a new contract. Another option is buying a new 5G...


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Kuo: Apple's mixed-reality headset could arrive as early as the Spring
Apple's mixed-reality headset is finally coming this year, but don't hold your breath just yet. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reaffirmed his estimate that the Apple AR/MR will arrive at the end of Q2 2023 or possibly in Q3 2023.Kuo's latest research indicates issues with mechanical component drop testing and the lack of software development tools.Kuo says that it's unlikely that Apple will unveil the AR/MR headset in January and will more likely push the announcement to the Spring or possibly even the WWDC conference in June, depending on the progress of...


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Honor brings out a cheaper 80 Pro for Chinese retail stores
Honor's rumored offline-only 80 Pro is now official in China. It looks very similar to the ongoing Honor 80 Pro but there are some key differences.The biggest change is the flat display. It's still a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel that refreshes at 120Hz, but has lower 2400x1080px resolution.Built into the display is a single, lower-res, 32MP selfie camera in place of the 50MP + 2MP combo on the original Pro.A cheaper Honor 80 ProThe rear camera system is also different. The 160MP main camera is joined by an inferior 8MP ultrawide camera with fixed-focus instead of the...


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Samsung Q4 earnings guidance warns of plummeting profits
Samsung Electronics published its earnings guidance report for Q4 2022 and the preliminary numbers are not looking good. Samsung reported a consolidated operating profit estimate of KRW 4.3 trillion ($3.38 billion) for the October-December quarter. The figure represents a 69% dip compared to Q4 2021 values. The estimated Q4 profit would be Samsung’s lowest since Q3 2014.Quarterly revenue estimates are down by 9% to KRW 70 trillion ($55 billion). Decreased demand for smartphones and memory chips in particular are the main drivers for Samsung’s negative financial results. Analysts...


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Android will soon let you switch between Spotify Connect speakers from the lock screen
Android 13 introduced a new way to switch audio playback between wireless speakers using the new lockscreen widget and the updated notification. Currently this works for YouTube and YouTube Music, but Google and Spotify just announced that they are working together to enable this for Spotify Connect devices as well. The team at Google is also working to make this feature smarter and simplify moving between different locations that have different speakers. Imagine you start listening to a podcast in your car. After you arrive at your destination and get out of the car a...


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Honor Magic5 Lite surfaces on the Google Play Console with a Snapdragon 695 chipset
The Honor Magic4 series made its debut in February, so it’s almost time for the new series. We have seen some leaks that indicate that the premium Magic5 model will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. But there’s also going to be an affordable “lite” model and that one will use a lower power chip – a Snapdragon 695, according to the Google Play Console.Honor Magic5 Lite (image from the Google Play Console)The Honor Magic4 Lite also used a Snapdragon 695, but this appears to be a different version of the chip. The six Cortex-A55 derived little cores run at 1.8GHz instead of the standard...


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Oppo to launch Reno10 series in India next month, Reno9 lineup will be skipped
Oppo unveiled the Reno9 series last November in China, and we expected it to begin its global journey this month or in February, starting with India. However, a media report claims the Chinese brand will skip the Reno9 lineup in India and directly launch the Reno10 series in the world's second-largest smartphone market.The source claims that the Reno10 lineup will be launched in India in the first or second week of February but doesn't mention an exact date. It's also unclear if the Reno10 series smartphones coming to India will be rebranded Reno9 phones available in China or something...


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Disassembly video shows the Redmi K60 and K60 Pro are very similar on the inside
Xiaomi managed to sell 300,000 Redmi K60 phones in just 5 minutes – what did people buy? One way to answer that is to have a peak under the back panel. Here’s WekiHome’s detailed disassembly that reveals some interesting similarities between the Redmi K60 and the K60 Pro.As it turns out, the two phones are as similar as possible, likely as a way to simplify the assembly process. The Pro model uses a larger sensor (1/1.49” IMX890) than the vanilla model (1/2” OV64B40), so Xiaomi used a plastic bracket around K60’s camera to adjust its dimensions.Another big difference between...


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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The Tech Outlook in collaboration with @evleaks published an extensive leak on the upcoming Moto G53 and G73. We are talking about the global versions, as the G53 is already out in China.Anyway, the Moto G73 looks the same as the current Moto G72 in terms of design and will also be made of plastic. The color shown in the renders is Meteorite Gray.Hardware-wise, the device features a 6.5-inch, 120Hz IPS LCD panel with 1080p x 2400px resolution. A MediaTek Dimensity 930 SoC will be running the show coupled with either 6 or 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable internal...


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OnePlus Nord CE 3 live images fully reveal the phone's design
OnePlus is expected to launch the Nord CE 3 smartphone this year and aside from some specs, we saw some official-looking renders as well. Today's photos, however, confirm the design and show us the handset from all angles, confirming the validity of the initial renders.OnePlus Nord CE 3The live images show a glossy, chrome-like finish on the back and a matte green-accented side frame with the power button on the right. The latter doubles as a fingerprint reader, which isn't surprising given that previous rumors point to a 6.7-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. This...


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TAG Heuer announces three new Connected Calibre E4 smartwatches
The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 lineup of smartwatches was announced last year and now the company is introducing three new additions to the family. As one would expect, all are quite expensive, with the 42mm option being the cheapest, priced at $2,350.The 42mm is smaller than the original but employs a 1.28-inch display with a virtually bezel-less panel protected by a sapphire dome glass. It's still an OLED, though, with 416 x 416px resolution.The body is made of black-coated grade 2 titanium chassis, making it the lightest smartwatch from the company.The 42mm Golf...


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YouTube might soon start streaming TV channels for free
Reportedly, YouTube is testing a new, ad-supported service - TV channel streaming. The company is currently in talks with various companies to bring TV shows, movies and whole TV channels to its platform. In fact, YouTube said it's already trialing the service and select YouTube users are testing the waters.For now, YouTube is gauging viewers' interest and if everything goes according to plan, the Google-owned service may ask for a 45% cut of the ad revenue. This is actually YouTube's deal with content creators as well.This appears to be yet another push from YouTube to branch...


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Apple considers turning to LG for microLED smartwatch displays
Just a couple of days ago, we reported that Samsung is moving fast with its microLED panel development for smartwatches and some believe that Apple will use them for its future Watch Series. However, the latest report puts LG Display into the mix as well.An industry source says that LG Display has already set up operations and it's producing backplanes for microLED screens in small quantities. Production will likely kick off in the second half of 2024, so the first Apple Watch with a microLED display is supposed to arrive in 2025.This contradicts the recent report on Samsung's...


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Apple acknowledges iPhone 14 Pro display bug, to fix with a software update
A growing number of iPhone 14 Pro users report a strange display issue when booting up or unlocking their devices. Green and yellow horizontal lines appear on the screen that disappear later on during the startup process, so it's not damaging the user experience completely, if at all.Now Apple has acknowledged the issue and promised it will soon release a software update addressing it. We can expect a fix as a part of an upcoming small patch or with iOS 16.3, which is currently being tested by Apple and public beta program members.Notably, Apple's response isn't official and was...


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Nothing Phone (1) gets second Android 13 beta
About a month ago, the Nothing Phone (1) received its first beta of Nothing OS 1.5, based on Android 13. Today, the company is sending out the second beta build of Android 13 to the Nothing Phone (1) units enrolled in the beta testing. This is apparently four days ahead of schedule, according to Nothing CEO Carl Pei.The new build includes new minimalist wallpapers, customizable lock screen shortcut buttons, a new "handcrafted glyph ringtone and notification soundpack of a slightly different style", an improved Quick Settings panel for networking which allows quickly switching data usage...


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Samsung Galaxy S23+ and S23 Ultra official press images reveal color versions
The Galaxy S23 series have leaked many a time already, but there are still things we haven't seen ahead of the February 1 Unpacked event. Today we get to see the press images of the remaining two members of the lineup - the Galaxy S23+ and the S23 Ultra - showing their color palettes at launch. We start with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which doesn't get its own color options this year. The Ultra will come in Phantom Black, Cotton Flower, Botanic Green and Misty Lilac, matching the Galaxy S23 that leaked yesterday.The Galaxy S23+ comes in the...


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Apple to replace iTunes for Windows with Music, TV, and Devices apps
Apple will soon phase out iTunes from its last platform - Windows. Microsoft announced that it's adding preview versions of three new Apple apps - Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices - as part of the Windows 11 preview build for insiders.Apple Music will cater to a Windows user's local music library as well as give them access to the paid Apple Music service.Apple MusicApple TV will bundle Apple's TV+ subscription with original content, as well as content from Paramount+, AMC+, Showtime, Starz, and others. You'll also find your iTunes-bought movies here and be able to...


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OnePlus 11 global variant appears on Geekbench
The OnePlus 11 is already out in China and we’re also expecting its international debut on February 7 at the Cloud 11 launch event which will take place in New Delhi, India. While we wait, a new Geekbench listing shows the global OnePlus 11 variant bearing the CPH2451 model number. For reference, the already announced Chinese OP 11 sports the PBH110 identifier in certifications though both devices come equipped with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and up to 16GB RAM.OnePlus 11 (global unit) Geekbench scorecard We can see the global OP 11 managed impressive 1,468 single-core...


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ThinkPhone to also be available to end users in some countries
The recently announced ThinkPhone by Motorola is expected to arrive to business clients in the coming months, but now Roland Quandt is reporting that the phone will also be available to regular consumers in some countries. Quandt specifies that the 8/256GB trim will set buyers back €999 ($1,080) and will be available from the end of this month through electronics retailers though no specific stores or countries were mentioned.ThinkPhone by MotorolaThe concept of a ThinkPhone has been rumored for years with fans of the ThinkPad line of laptops waiting patiently to finally see it...


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iQOO 11 goes on sale in India as the country's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone
The iQOO 11 introduced in India earlier this week is now available for purchase in the country through iQOO's official Indian website and Amazon.in. It comes in Alpha and Legend colors with two memory options in India - 8GB/256GB and 16GB/256GB, priced at INR59,999 ($740/€680) and INR64,999 ($800/€735), respectively. However, with exchange bonus and bank offers, you can get the iQOO 11 at an even lower price.iQOO 11's India price and offersThe iQOO 11 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India having Qualcomm's flagship silicon at the helm....


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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro Indian pre-orders open next week
Tecno confirmed the Phantom X2 Pro is launching in India later this month. Pre-orders will begin on January 17 via Amazon India. Tecno is bringing special online offers including a INR 5,000 discount on the X2 Pro with a smartphone exchange alongside 12 months free Amazon Prime membership and 6 months of no-cost EMI.Tecno Phantom X2 Pro offers Offline offers include a one-time INR 2,000 discount during the launch promotion and a free gift box for the first 600 customers. The first 50 customers will be eligible for a free upgrade to the Phantom X3 once it launches.We already...


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Apple CEO Tim Cook takes a $35 million pay cut in 2023
Apple posted its proxy filing on the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the 113-page report reveals that CEO Tim Cook is getting a salary reduction in 2023. It amounts to $35 million - the top executive will earn $49 million, down from $84 million last year.His base salary of $3 million and the annual cash incentive of $6 million remain unchanged, with the big difference coming from an adjustment of his equity award value. The other four senior executive officers at Cupertino did not receive a slash in their salary or incentives.Tim Cook at the launch of iPhone 14 series. Image...


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Wear OS 3 update for Skagen Falster Gen 6 begins rolling out
A new Fossil-brand smartwatch is now receiving the Wear OS 3 update. The Skagen Falster Gen 6 was announced about a year ago in early 2022 and it launched with the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform. The smartwatch was promised the new update since its initial launch and despite an original timeline of H2 2022, the update arrived about a couple of weeks behind schedule.Skagen Falster Gen 6Users in a Reddit thread posted about the ongoing update. One owner reported there were fewer Skagen watch faces and none of the Pixel Watch faces are available with the update. Apparently, there are...


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OnePlus Nord 2T is receiving Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 stable update
OnePlus announced the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 Open Beta Test for the OnePlus Nord 2T earlier last month in India, and it seems the testing has gone smoothly since the Chinese brand released the OxygenOS 13 stable update for the Nord 2T in the Asian country.The update comes with firmware version CPH2401_11.C.23 and will be first available to users who participated in the Open Beta program, followed by a gradual push to more users.OxygenOS 13 brings Aquamorphic Design to the Nord 2T, along with the December 2022 Android security patch. You can check the screenshot of the...


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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Watch4 and Watch5 will enhance your camera experience
Today Samsung has announced new updates that are heading out to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earbuds and the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch4 series smartwatches. These updates are intended to enhance your camera usage experience on your paired phone.The Galaxy Buds2 Pro get a new 360 Audio Recording feature, which picks up 360-degree sound using a microphone in each earbud, and adds that to your video recording. Apparently this means that those who view your videos will feel at the center of the action, hearing "lifelike and immersive sounds that emulate an in-person experience", Samsung...


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Samsung Galaxy A14 goes on sale in the US for just $199.99
Samsung has some huge launches ahead - the Galaxy S23 series on February 1, and the Galaxy A54 and/or Galaxy A34 next week, on January 18. Before all of those, the company started the year by unveiling the entry-level Galaxy A14 at CES.This device is now available in the US. You can purchase one straight from Samsung's online store, and it will set you back $199.99 unlocked. You can also pick your carrier and pay the same amount.As the price strongly implies, the Galaxy A14's specs are nothing to write home about. It comes with a 6.6-inch 1080x2408 90 Hz LCD touchscreen, the...


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Intel Core i9-13900KS announced with the world's first 6.0GHz max turbo frequency
Intel today announced its flagship Core i9-13900KS desktop processor, which is a special edition model of the 13900K. The 13900KS is the world's first desktop processor to hit 6.0GHz max turbo frequency out of the box.The main difference between the 13900K and the 13900KS is the 200MHz bump on the max turbo clock speed from the already impressive 5.8GHz to 6.0GHz. This is achieved through binned silicon, making sure only the best parts go into making the 13900KS. The 13900KS has a higher base power limit of 150W compared to the 13900K's 125W and while the max turbo limit is the...


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The LeEco S1 Pro is a cheap iPhone lookalike for China
LeEco just announced a new phone for the Spring Festival (the Chinese New Year, which is on January 22 this year).The LeEco S1 Pro is a midranger that has clearly been heavily inspired by the iPhone 14 Pro, right down to the Dynamic Island. It's actionable too, similar to the Apple flagship.Looks are where the similarities end, however. The LeEco S1 Pro has a 6.5-inch 720x1600px LCD of a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It's powered by a 12nm Zhanrui T7510 chipset with 4 1.8GHz Cortex-A75 cores, and 4 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The graphics are handled by an Imagination 9446 GPU with a clock...


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Last year Samsung announced its self-repair program in partnership with iFixit, starting in the US in August with support for seven devices: the Galaxy S20 and S21 flagships (sans the FE models) and the Galaxy Tab S7+. Today, the company is adding five new devices to the program.The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra are now covered, owners can get replacement display assemblies, back panels and charging ports for them. The S22 is about to turn 1 year old and its US warranty is about to run out (unless you bought additional protection with Samsung Care+).A quick peek at...


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Apple announces new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M2 Pro and M2 Max
Apple today announced the 2023 editions of the MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch as well as the Mac mini with the new Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max processors. The MacBooks also get updated connectivity options and the Mac mini has a lower starting price.The MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch can now be configured with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which claim to offer up to 20% faster CPU performance and 30% faster GPU performance over the previous generation M1 variants. You can either go with Apple's preset configuration options — three each for the two sizes — or you can configure any of...


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Watch the MacBook Pro and Mac mini 2023 announcement video
Apple dropped new hardware today with the M2 Pro and M2 Max 14” and 16” MacBook Pro models as well as the M2/M2 Pro Mac Mini. While past Mac releases only merited a press release, Apple actually published a full 19-minute announcement video this time around which brings us a detailed look at the latest Mac members.The video starts off with the introduction of the new Mac Mini, which retains the same design as its predecessor, but gets the new M2 and M2 Pro chipset options as well as more memory and storage options. The baseline M2 Mac mini comes with the M2 chip (8-core CPU, 10-core...


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Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: more CPU and GPU cores, more L2 cache, more unified memory
When Apple unveiled the M2 chipset in June of last year, it brought 18% CPU and 35% GPU performance boost compared to the original M1. However, the M2 was only available in one configuration – 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores.Today Cupertino is lifting the veil off two higher power chips, the M2 Pro and M2 Max, which pile on more cores and add support for more memory. Apple also announced two new products built with the new chips, MacBook Pro (14” and 16”) and Mac mini, these are covered in a separate post.The Apple M2 Pro chipset is built on a second generation 5nm node and features...


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Oppo Find N2 Flip's global model appears on Geekbench
Oppo unveiled the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip last month in China. The Find N2 will remain China-exclusive, but the Find N2 Flip has been confirmed to get a global release. Oppo hasn't revealed the Find N2 Flip's global launch date yet, but an Oppo device believed to be the Find N2 Flip's global variant has popped up on Geekbench, revealing the international model's key specs.The smartphone has model designation CPH2437, runs Android 13, and has 8GB RAM onboard. There are two listings of CPH2437 on the benchmark database, and both have "k6983v1_64" in the Motherboard section, with the CPU...


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Apple taps new suppliers for iPhone 15 Pro Max's periscope camera
For months now there have been reports that Apple is working on equipping the iPhone 15 Pro Max (and only the Pro Max) with a periscope lens. However, it seems that its current suppliers weren’t up to the task, so Cupertino had to find new partners.According to The Elec, Apple will source OIS actuators for the periscope module from LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics, the two companies will supply 70% and 30% of the components, respectively.Jahwa has been working with Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electro-Mechanics on actuators based on ball guides. The company will reportedly supply...


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Google is developing a location tag of its own
Apple and Samsung launched location tags, and now Google is looking to join their company. According to a Kuba Wojciechowski and Mishaal Rahman's investigation of the developer's console of the Fast Pair feature it now has “locator tag” as a listed device. The codename of the product is “Grogu”, “Groguaudio” or “GR10”.Samsung Galaxy SmartTagThe product is developed by the Nest team, but that does not necessarily mean it will be a Nest product. The gadget has an onboard speaker, and comes with support for UWB (ultra-wideband) and Bluetooth Low Energy - technologies used for...


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Oppo Reno8 T 4G appears in leaked renders
Oppo Reno8 T was spotted in multiple certifications earlier this month, and the phone is said to have two different variants - LTE and 5G. Today, images of the 4G version appeared online. They show a design similar to the Oppo A1 Pro, but with a different camera alignment.This version of the Reno8 is pictured with a flat screen that is likely an AMOLED panel, given the lack of any visible fingerprint scanner on the side or the back There is also a single punch hole for the selfie camera in the upper left corner.The color options will be two - Orange Leather, which might be a faux...


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Apple MacBook Pro with Wi-Fi 6E certified ahead of imminent launch
An unreleased Apple MacBook Pro model bearing the A2779 model number was certified by the Canada Radio Equipment List database. The device in question is believed to be the M2 Pro/M2 Max MacBook Pro and the certification reveals it will support Wi-Fi 6E connectivity making it the first MacBook to do so.Apple MacBook Pro A2779 on Canada Radio Equipment List database For reference, the latest iPad Pro models that launched back in October are the only Apple devices that currently support the Wi-Fi 6E standard. According to 9to5Mac, Apple could announce the new 14" and 16" M2 Pro/M2...


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Samsung unveils 5G-connected Galaxy Book2 Go with Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
A few weeks ago Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book2 Go, a thin and light ARM-powered Windows laptop based on the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3. While the chipset supports 5G, the original model did not make use of that and offered only local connectivity. Today the company unveiled a 5G version of the laptop.The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G is a dual-SIM device and can combine a physical SIM and an eSIM (note that only single-standby is supported). The 5G connection uses the sub-6GHz bands.In addition to that, the laptop can connect to Wi-Fi 6E networks and knows some neat tricks if you have other...


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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro goes on pre-order in India for INR 49,999
As expected, Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is now on pre-order in India for INR 49,999 in its sole 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. The phone is available in Stardust Grey and Mars Orange colors and is currently on pre-order via Amazon. Open sales are scheduled to start a week from now on January 24.Tecno and Amazon are offering INR 5,000 discount on the X2 Pro with a smartphone exchange alongside 12 months of free Amazon Prime membership and 6 months of no-cost EMI.Phantom X2 Pro brings a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and the Dimensity 9000 chipset alongside a 5,160 mAh battery with 45W...


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Samsung introduces 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor for Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Electronics announced its latest 200 MP sensor today, named ISOCELL HP2. It is 1/1.3” in size with 0.6μm pixels and comes with brand-new technology for expanding the dynamic range and enhance color reproduction.The name HP2 might suggest the new sensor is somehow worse than the 200MP ISOCELL HP3, but in reality, the number only relates to the size of the individual pixels. The company said in a press release that the new sensor “harnesses Samsung’s high-resolution image sensor technologies and know-how at the cutting edge for epic details", meaning this is the best product of...


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Samsung Galaxy Book3 series specs and poster leak
Samsung is holding a big launch conference on February 1 where we’ll see the debut of the Galaxy S23 series. The new phones will be joined by an all-new lineup of Galaxy Book laptops (which you can already reserve) and we now have more details on their specs as well as another leaked poster.Samsung will announce a five-model strong Galaxy Book3 lineup with the Book3, Book3 360, Book3 Pro, Book3 Pro 360 and Book3 Ultra.Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra design on FCC databaseGalaxy Book3 and Book3 360 will be available in 15-inch screen sizes while the Book3 Pro will be available...


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New updates bring camera zoom control to Galaxy Watch5, 360 Audio Recording to Buds2 Pro
Last week, Samsung announced it would release software updates that would bring 360 Audio Recording to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and camera zoom capability to the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch4 series. Well, the rollout has begun as the Galaxy Watch5 in the US has received a new software update with firmware version R900XXU1AWA3 that lets the smartwatch's users control the zoom level of the connected smartphone's camera through the Camera Controller on the wearable.This can be done with a simple pinch of the watch face or turning the rotating virtual bezel. However, this feature will only work with...


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OnePlus 11R production allegedly starts in India, launching in April or May
The OnePlus 11R keeps getting closer and closer. Today a new report claims that production for the model started in India. The phone is rumored to make its debut in the country in April or May.The existence of the OnePlus 11R 5G has also been confirmed by the moniker being spotted on the OnePlus website. According to a previous rumor, the OnePlus 11R may be the global version of the handset that's to be sold as the OnePlus Ace 2 in China.The OnePlus 11R will be a more affordable high-end device to complement the all-out flagship OnePlus 11 in the company's portfolio. The OnePlus...


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Report: 50% of all iPhones could be made in India by 2027
Back in September, a J.P. Morgan report claimed Apple could shift up to 25% of its iPhone production to India by 2025 and now a new South China Morning Post article suggests the share may rise to 50% by 2027. Apple has reportedly decreased iPhone component orders from its Chinese suppliers, which has in turn negatively impacted their earnings estimates and stock prices.India currently accounts for a mere 5% of all iPhone production, though there has been a push to assemble newer models including the iPhone 14 just a few weeks after production in China began. Rumors suggest Apple will...


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Asus Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip now receiving Android 13
Asus just started seeding stable Android 13 to its 2021 flagships - the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. The update also comes with the latest January 2023 security patch.The firmware version is 33.0210.0210.210 and it brings not only the Android 13-intrinsic features, but it also adds a couple of extras courtesy of Asus. The company was kind enough to post the full changelog on its support website.Upgraded system to Android 13.Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, Emergency Dialer, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Data Transfer,...


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Apple finally catches up to iPhone 14 Pro demand
Analysts at JP Morgan are keeping track of shipping estimates of iPhone 14 models around the world to gauge the disparity between demand and supply. According to the latest note published by the analysts, this disparity has effectively disappeared.China’s struggles to contain a new COVID outbreak tanked iPhone 14 Pro production capacity and before the holidays Apple was facing an estimated shortage of 15-20 million units. But now the holidays are over and China has shifted its policy, which allowed factories to reopen at normal capacity.Lead times for the four iPhone 14 models...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, Germany, the US and India
With Black Friday and the holidays over, there is a bit of a lull in shopping. But with some browsing we still managed to pick out several interesting offers. Each week we try to offer something new, though there are a few repeats this week due to notable price drops in the last few days.Also, there are local deals, e.g. India’s Republic Day is coming next week and some retailers have slashed prices to celebrate. Use the links below to jump to the region that is relevant to you: The UK Germany USA India UKThe iPhone 14 series was a bit of a disappointment...


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Huawei Mate X3 with next-generation satellite communication to launch soon
A Weibo tipster shared some interesting bits about Huawei's upcoming Mate X3 foldable phone. According to the report, it launch before the Huawei P60 series, meaning it's going to be the company's next flagship to debut.The Mate X3 is said to feature next-generation satellite communication, allowing Mate X3 owners to send and receive short messages, using the direct satellite network. It will even support sending voice messages, in a marked upgrade over the first implementations of the functionality. The current Huawei Mate 50 can only send text messages without receiving...


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EU is pressuring TikTok to comply with the newly adopted Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is meant to improve content moderation on social media platforms, including creating transparency on why certain content was removed and how advertisers target users.European Commissioner Thierry Breton told Shou Zi Chew that TikTok must start adhering to the new rules well ahead of the September 1 deadline. According to the new regulations, social networks can face fines up to 6% of their annual revenue and things might escalate to banning the platform from operating in the EU.“With younger...


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Amazon Music gets price hike in US and UK
Amazon Music Unlimited plans will be $1/£1 more expensive for users from February 21 as the latest price hike in the music streaming world. US users will now pay $10.99 per month for their individual (non-Prime) subscription while those in the UK will be charged £10.99 instead of the £9.99 current pricing.Student pricing in both regions is also getting a $1/£1 from $/£4.99 to $/£5.99 per month. Amazon’s customer service page explains that the new raised prices will “help bring even more content and features” to users. Amazon Music is the third largest streaming platform in the world...


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Google to lay off 6% of its global workforce
After Amazon, Microsoft and Meta carried out massive layoffs, Google is doing the same and plans to let about 6% of its global workforce go. That amounts to approximately 12,000 people.For comparison, Amazon's latest round of layoffs cut 18,000 jobs (6%), Microsoft's cut was 10,000 jobs (5%), while Meta had to release 11,000 people (13%). So Google's layoff isn't disproportionately bigger, but that's still a lot of people about to be left without a job. Everyone in the tech industry - and not only - is bracing for the economic downturn and it's looking for a way to cut costs. Naturally,...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is bringing an improved portrait video mode
The Galaxy S23 series is bringing upgraded video capture capabilities, including support for 8K at 30fps (previous models topped out at 24fps). There’s more – according to leakster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have improved portrait video mode.The resolution cap is reportedly going up to 4K at 30fps, while the current S22 Ultra only records 1080p/30fps videos in portrait mode. On top of that the separation between subject and background will be better.The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be the first (and for now only) phone equipped with the ISOCELL HP2It’s not clear if...


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Apple orders OLED panels for iPad Pro, first to arrive in 2024
Apple placed orders for OLED panels for future iPad Pro and MacBook Pro devices, Korean sources revealed. As per insiders 11" and 12.9" tablets are expected to arrive in 2024, while laptops with the new panels are scheduled for 2026.The source also claims that foldable panels are being considered, but there isn’t any definite plans on those.Apple currently uses LCD for its iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 tablets. The new panels are currently in development and limited scale manufacturing, and it will take some time before they are available for final assembly.The situation with...


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Samsung showcases 360-degree foldable screen and hinge prototype
Samsung Display showcased its new prototype display and hinge that folds both inwards and outwards. The “Flex In & Out” concept allows the hinge to fold the device in 360 degrees while creating a significantly less visible crease.The prototype was demoed to The Verge, which did not provide any info on whether the new panel and hinge will be ready for commercial products anytime soon.Samsung Flex In & Out displayThe display comes with a new hinge design that allows the device to fold completely instead of leaving a small waterdrop-shaped hole in the crease. The prototype was...


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Indian iQOO Neo7's design and colors revealed
vivo sub-brand iQOO will introduce the Neo7 in India on February 16, which will be different from the Neo7 launched in China last October since the Chinese Neo7 is powered by the Dimensity 9000+ SoC while the Indian Neo7 will come with the Dimensity 8200 at the helm. The brand also confirmed that Indian Neo7 will support 120W charging, suggesting it could be a rebranded Neo7 SE unveiled in China last month.While iQOO hasn't detailed Indian Neo7's specs sheet yet, it today revealed the smartphone's screen specs, design, and color options, which pretty much confirms the Neo7 Indian...


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Sony announces 13 more launch titles for the PlayStation VR2, the total is now over 30
When Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR2, it announced several launch titles including heavy-hitters like Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil: Village and No Man’s Sky. Since then it added 11 more titles to the list and has confirmed that Grand Turismo 7 will also be part of the VR experience through a free update. All racing modes will be supported except for split-screen multiplayer for obvious reasons (online multiplayer will work, though).Anyway, Sony keeps expanding the list of launch titles. The PSVR2 is set to ship on February 22, these games will be released through...


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Twitter terminates third-party clients access after new developer rules
Twitter updated its Developer Agreement, essentially blocking third-party clients for good. Platforms like Twitterriffic and Fenix are now practically unusable, as they no longer have API access and were shut out earlier this week.The new rules state that it is not allowed to “create or attempt to create a substitute or similar service or product to the Twitter Applications”. Developers of such apps were simply told their platforms are now “suspended”.Twitter is enforcing its long-standing API rules. That may result in some apps not working.— Twitter Dev (@TwitterDev) January 17, 2023...


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T-Mobile reveals 37 million accounts got their data stolen by a hacker
T-Mobile experienced a second breach in security in less than 18 months. The carrier revealed that a hacker stole data, including names, birth dates, and phone numbers, from 37 million customer accounts.The “bad actor” was initially found to obtain data on January 5, and the carrier plugged the hole with help from outside cybersecurity experts by the next day.According to the telecom, there was no evidence its security systems were compromised, and the mechanism the hacker used did not reveal more sensitive data like social security numbers, government identification numbers,...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite gets Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update
Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) last month, and now it's the 2020 model that's getting a taste of Android 13 and One UI 5.0.The update is rolling out for the LTE model (SM-P615) and has firmware version P615XXU4FWA5. It comes with a new taskbar for the tablet and improves multi-tasking. The update also brings a refreshed lock screen customization menu and performance optimization to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.However, the One UI 5.0 update comes with the dated November 2022 security patch when some Samsung devices have...


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Realme GT Neo 5 seemingly passes through Geekbench with 16GB of RAM
Realme's upcoming GT Neo 5 has been leaking a lot lately, ahead of what could be an official introduction at MWC in Barcelona next month. The phone is officially confirmed to be the first one to sport 240W fast wired charging, and according to various leaks it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.A prototype GT Neo 5 has allegedly been spotted in the Geekbench online database today, achieving a 1,279 single-core score and a 3,902 multi-core score.The prototype in question has 16GB of RAM on board, and runs Android 13, unsurprisingly. Its model number is RMX3708,...


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Here's the upcoming Poco X5 in cricketer Hardik Pandya's hand
The Poco X5 has been on a constant diet of certifications recently, before its official launch that should happen soon. But little did we know that cricket stars already had access to it, even if it's not official yet!Case in point: here's Hardik Pandya carrying what seems to look like the upcoming X-series device from Poco, taking a call on it without trying to hide it in any way. That gets us to believe that Poco and Pandya have a partnership going on, which if you're a cricket fan you may or may not be happy about.Hardik Pandya handling what looks like the Poco X5Will we...


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Canalys: Xiaomi lost to Samsung in India in Q4, still on top in full 2022
Canalys is ready with its report on the Indian market for Q4 of last year and the full 2022. This is the first time we saw a decline in shipments in Q4 compared to Q3. Year-on-year the final quarter saw volumes drop by an astonishing 27% and pushed the overall result for the year to a 6% decline compared to 2021.For the first time in 20 quarters Samsung took the top spot as the biggest smartphone vendor for the first time since 2017, dethroning Xiaomi. However, the latter remains on top for the full 2022 year.Even though Samsung's 2022 shipments dropped by 21%, it managed to...


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Samsung Wallet is now available in 8 more regions, including India and Brazil
Samsung Wallet arrived last June, bringing Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass under one roof. It's been rolling out globally since, the Korean company now announcing the service is expanding to eight new markets, bringing the total to 29.The new regions are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan, and the roll-out is scheduled for the end of January.Samsung Wallet app Samsung Wallet is a one-stop service for all types of cards - credit and debit, library cards, memberships and gift cards and even some digital supported keys, as well as...


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Leaked Honor Magic teaser suggest it's going after the Galaxy series at MWC
It appears that our initial expectations were true after all. Honor will introduce the new Magic5 series at this year's MWC in Barcelona. In case you've missed it, Honor hasn't officially confirmed its presence at this year's MWC, but the event's website revealed it will be more extensive that the company's participation last year.Now what looks like a teaser image was shared by a noted tipster. The image reads "Go beyond the Galaxy to witness the real Magic", with the capitalization of Galaxy a clear challenge of Samsung's flagship series. So Honor is clearly aiming high with its...


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Twitter Blue subscription now available on Android as well
Twitter Blue is finally available for purchase via the Android app, just days after the social media announced a new payment plan for an annual subscription. The price of the magical blue checkmark is $11 per month, just like iOS, which is over 35% more than what it costs on web.Twitter does not quote the reason for the massive price difference, but it's obvious that the company wants to offload the Play Store fees for in-app purchases on the users rather than paying them itself.Twitter Blue users receive priority ranking in replies, the ability to edit tweets, and a 60-minute cap...


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Global OnePlus 11 to come with 80W fast charging [Update: US only]
The OnePlus 11 debuted in China earlier this month and the phone is even on the shelves for some time now. However, we are still awaiting the global release of the handset and now we learn it will bring at least one change.While the Chinese version boasts 100W charging support, the global option will settle for 80W SuperVOOC.The information comes from leaked marketing text matirals. The text mentions some of the highlight features, charging tech included. Notably, the OnePlus 10 Pro also had 80W SuperVOOC for most markets, so there is no upgrade in this department.[UPDATE] A...


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Galaxy Watch5 and Watch4 update adds support for doorbell cameras, thermostats
The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch series gives them even more control over gadgets in your smart home. This works with Samsung and third-party devices that integrate with the SmartThings platform.The update (v1.1.08) is rolling out to the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro as well as the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic.With it installed, the watches can control your thermostat by setting the heating or cooling set point temperature. You can also open and close automated blinds or adjust their level manually. Additionally, you can control the fan speed of air purifiers in the...


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Samsung Galaxy phones and laptops get new Phone Link feature: Recent Websites
Samsung Galaxy phones usually are the first to get new features enabled in Microsoft’s Phone Link app that connects Android devices with Windows computers. There is a new one called “Recent Websites” that allows you to easily continue your last browsing session from your phone on your Galaxy Book laptop.How it works is pretty simple – just open the Phone Link app (or use the flyout menu from the task bar) and you will see a list of the last sites you visited on your Galaxy phone. You can tap on an individual site or on Open All to load them in your laptop's browser.Here’s a...


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The Galaxy M54 5G is expected to launch in the coming months and we now have our first look at its design thanks to a new set of renders. The upcoming budget device will sport a redesigned look compared to its predecessor with a punch hole display and a vertically stacked triple camera setup on its back. The phone will be available in at least two color options.Samsung Galaxy M54 rendersThe only previous bit of specs info we have on the M54 is a Geekbench run which revealed the device will debut with Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1380 chipset. The phone will bring 6/8GB RAM and will...


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Leak: the Moto G13 is a slightly downgraded G23, Moto E13 with Android Go also surfaces
Recent leaks have revealed upcoming Motorola mid-rangers and entry level phones – we saw the Moto G53 and G73 a few days ago, then the the Moto G23 yesterday. Before even that there were the G13 and E13 images, but now we now have more images and fairly detailed specs for the two phones thanks to leakster Sudhanshu Ambhore.The Moto G13 and G23 look basically the sameThe Motorola Moto G13 appears to be almost identical to the G23. The two certainly look identical, but the devil is in the details. The G13 will have a 2MP depth camera where the G23 has a 5MP ultra wide. Also, the...


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Samsung brings the Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition to the UK
Samsung launched a new special edition of the Galaxy Watch5, called Golf Edition back in August. This version of the wearable came with a black body and new straps, as well as some tailored features for golfers through the Smart Caddie app.It is already for sale in South Korea and the United States, and now the United Kingdom finally gets it as well.The Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition is available in all three versions - vanilla in 40mm and 44mm sizes, and the 45mm Pro variant. The major difference from the regular versions is the software, as the wearable comes with the Smart Caddie...


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Apple targets 25% Indian production share, government official reveals
Apple is targeting to shift 25% of its production to India, revealed the trade minister of the Asian country. During a trade conference, Piyush Goyal said about 5-7% of Apple products are currently being made in India, and the goal is for this number to increase five times.The official did not provide any timeline, and Apple did not comment on the statement.This isn’t the first time we hear of such a shift. Previously analysts predicted that 25% of iPhone production will move to India by 2025, and Foxconn is reportedly increasing its workforce in the factory just outside the city...


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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are among the first to support Android 13's Spatial Audio feature
Google developed a common Spatial Audio framework for Android 13 that can be used by all smartphone and headset makers. OnePlus is among the first to support it with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The buds launched in China earlier this month and will make their global debut on February 7 alongside the new OnePlus 11 flagship.An overview of Google's Spatial audio systemSpatial audio uses head tracking built into the buds in order to simulate immersive multi-channel audio, similar to what you may have experienced in the cinema. This works best with content that has multiple sound channels...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unboxing and camera samples surface
It appears that straggler units of the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra have made it into people's hands as camera samples and an unboxing surfaced on Twitter.The unboxing is pretty straightforward - the Galaxy S23 Ultra ships in a box without any accessories except for a SIM tool. The unit in the video below looks pretty real and official.Unboxing@MoisesElPro2 @marcianOPHONE @Ibanez_shreds @TecnonautaTV @TopesdGama pic.twitter.com/eGzgkSuMBA— Edwards Urbina (@edwards_uh) January 23, 2023 We also get a few camera samples, courtesy of the same Twitter user Edwards Urbina. We've included...


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Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 specs surface, promise powerful CPU, support for external GPU
At the end of 2021 Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, the first 5nm chipset for Windows on ARM devices. It used ARM-designed cores, so its performance is not too different from its siblings that are used for Android. But soon Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia will pay off with the 8cx Gen 4.As previous rumors reported, the company is working on a 12 core chip. According to Kuba Wojciechowski, these will be divided into 8 performance (~3.4GHz) and 4 efficiency (~2.5GHz) cores. They are based on Nuvia’s Phoenix design and will use the “Oryon” marketing name (rather than “Kryo” like...


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First image of OnePlus Keyboard appears, will arrive on February 7
OnePlus revealed earlier it will launch a keyboard, and now we have the first leaked image of the peripheral. It will be white, with a yellow Enter key and a red round button of unkown purpose.The source revealed that the OnePlus Keyboard is scheduled to arrive on February 7, which is also the global launch of the OnePlus 11 flagship and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS earphones.The keyboard already has its landing page on the OnePlus website, revealing that mass production is scheduled for March-May, meaning we will have to wait a significant time after the February...


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Nokia and Samsung extend cross-license patent agreement
Nokia and Samsung have reached a new agreement on 5G patent technology which will see the Korean tech giant use Nokia’s “fundamental inventions in 5G and other technologies”. The two companies previously inked a similar deal, which expired at the end of 2022.Samsung is a leader in the smartphone industry, and we are delighted to have reached an amicable agreement with them. The agreement gives both companies the freedom to innovate and reflects the strength of Nokia’s patent portfolio, decades-long investments in R&D and contributions to cellular standards and other technologies. -...


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Samsung to unveil five Galaxy Book3 laptops, the Ultra sits on top
During this year's Unpacked event on February 1, Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy Book3 series alongside the much-anticipated Galaxy S23 lineup. The laptop family will consist of five models this year, with the Ultra being the flagship, according tot he latest leak.This isn't the first time we hear about the Book3 Ultra, the company itself essentially confirmed it. But this report reveals some key specs and it shapes up to be a pretty solid high-end device. It's expected to feature a 16-inch 2880 x 1800p AMOLED screen along with 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, up to 32GB of RAM,...


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New Huawei P60 Pro leaked specs suggest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
The Huawei P60 series is said to arrive in March, and earlier this month, we learned the first specs sheet of the Pro smartphone. Today, another leakster from China piled on, and according to them, the Huawei P60 Pro will come with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, once again limited to LTE.He corroborated the 6.6” OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, and the 100W wired/50W wireless charging rates of the previous rumor. Additionally we got to learn the battery capacity will be 5,000 mAh.The main 50MP camera will have a Sony IMX888 sensor, while the...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 3
Week 3 saw the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S23 series take a firmer grip on our top 10. The trio dominates our news section and its and the phone's specs pages, now filled in courtesy of detailed leaks are gathering a lot of attention. It's the Galaxy S23 Ultra on top ahead of the plus member of the series. Behind them the Galaxy A14 entry-level phone completes the rostrum, before the vanilla Galaxy S23 makes it four Samsung phones in the top 4.The streak continues with the Galaxy S22 Ultra in fifth, making up for the strongest showing by the Korean company in years.In...


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Week 3 in review: Galaxy S23 Ultra's 200MP sensor is official
We're past being surprised by the Galaxy S23 series dominating our news section to which week 3 made no exception.Samsung announced the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor that will be the headline feature of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The imager is 1/1.3” in size with 0.6μm pixels and can pixel-bin (Tetra2pixel, per Samsung's lingo) 4-to-1 for 1.2μm pixels and 50MP resolution or 16-to-1 for 2.4μm pixels and 12.5MP resolution. The sensor comes with Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) to avoid blown highlights. It claims to increase the full well capacity by more than 33%, meaning that an individual pixel...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, Germany and the UK
We’re back with another round of offers from around the world. This week we picked out deals from the US, the UK and Germany, use the links below to jump to a specific country: USA Germany The UK USAThe Motorola Edge 30 Pro is one controller away from being a fast but fairly affordable gaming phone. The version with 512GB storage sells for $500, giving your room for plenty of games. Games that will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and a 6.7” OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate (and HDR10+ support). The 4,800mAh battery is decently large and the phone...


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Flashback: the Snapdragon 625 efficiently conquered the mid-field in 2016
Some chipsets are remembered more fondly than others - the Snapdragon 810 has quite a story to tell, but today we are feeling in a positive mood so let's look at the Snapdragon 625.The Snapdragon 625 was unveiled in February of 2016 and became the first 600-series chip to be made using the power efficient 14nm node. Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 617, was fabbed on a 28nm node and it showed.The new 625 used 35% less power than its predecessor in typical daily use. To put that in perspective, if a phone with the old chip had just enough battery to last from 6am to 6pm, that same...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's Wi-Fi model is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update
Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's LTE version (SM-P615) recently, which is now rolling out for the Wi-Fi model (SM-P610) as well.The update comes with stability and performance improvements in addition to a new lock screen customization menu, a redesigned Recent Apps screen with better animations, and a new "Connected devices" menu inside the Settings app.However, the One UI 5.0 update comes with the dated November 2022 Android security patch instead of the January 2023 or even the December 2022 security patch. Moreover,...


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Weekly poll: how fast should fast charging be?
In a very rapid succession phones crossed the 100W charging barrier, went up to 210W late last year and at least one maker is already promosing 240W on an upcoming phone. These numbers are quite amazing – or maybe quite insane?The 210W phone we mentioned is the Redmi Note 12 Discovery. It has a relatively small 4,300mAh battery, but it only needs 9 minutes for a full charge. And if you only have 5 minutes to spare, the battery can go from flat to 66% charged in that time.Smartphones are quickly setting and breaking new charge speed recordsThe battery capacity is an important...


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Motorola Moto G23 renders leak online
Motorola is apparently gearing up to launch a new midranger. The Moto G23 has been making the rounds on various certification websites without revealing too much about itself. Today brings a set of detailed and high-resolution renders of the upcoming phone, leaving very little to the imagination in terms of design.Apparently, the phone will come in a trio of colors (Blue, Grey and White) and feature a sort of boxy design with nice and rounded corners. We can also clearly see a punch-hole selfie on the front and a trio of rear cameras.The source actually goes into detail...


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Weekly poll results: screen size matters a lot, the ideal for most people is 6.1"
The ideal screen size for a smartphone changed over the years, but it finally seems that it has settled. In a poll in 2019 6 inches emerged as the most popular option, which was confirmed the next year when the range 5.9” to 6.5” was chosen (with most people leaning towards the lower end). And in last week’s poll 6.1” was the top pick among voters.Previous screen size poll results: from 2020 • from 2019It was the option chosen by a quarter of voters. The slightly larger 6.3” option received half as many votes. This essentially matches previous results, which were focused on 6”...


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Infinix Note 12i 2022's India launch date revealed by Flipkart
The Infinix Note 12i 2022 unveiled last September will be launched in India on January 25. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which set up a promo page for Infinix Note 12i 2022 on its website.The Infinix Note 12i 2022 is powered by the Helio G85 SoC and was announced with Android 12-based XOS 10.6. However, Flipkart revealed the smartphone will run XOS 12 out of the box in India, which is also based on Android 12. It will also come with Widevine L1 certification, allowing 1080p video streaming on compatible OTT apps.The Note 12i 2022 will have 4GB RAM...


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