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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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