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HMD Global has been launching smartphones under the Nokia brand for the past six years. The independent Finnish company plans to expand its portfolio and will introduce phones with its own HMD brand.The announcement comes from Jean-Francois Baril, the Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of HMD Global. The executive revealed on their LinkedIn page both HMD and Nokia phones will co-exist, and customers should expect a collaboration “with exciting new partners” as well.In a lengthy post, Baril stated that HMD Global is “the fastest growing 5G smartphone manufacturer year on year” and a...


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iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button confirmed yet again mere hours before the unveiling
We're now mere hours removed from Apple's grand unveiling event taking place on September 12 at 10 am local time in California. And a lot of companies want to steal a bit of the spotlight for themselves it seems, even for a very short period of time.Case in point (pun intended): case maker Spigen. It makes very well regarded smartphone cases generally, but today it decided to put on its leaker costume and posted this on X:something's different ????...#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/xVPT7Xx7sv— Spigen (@SpigenWorld) September 11, 2023 It's not even a subtle post, is it? There's something...


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Samsung Galaxy A25 specs leak
Less than a day ago we spotted the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A25 over in the Geekbench online database, and that listing revealed the fact that it's going to be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 1280 chipset. Now, less than 24 hours later, there's already a list of main specs to look at, courtesy of a leakster over on X.According to him, the Galaxy A25 will sport a 6.44-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a 50 MP main rear camera, 8GB of RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging. It should run Android 14 with One UI 6 on top from day one, it seems, which means it won't be...


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Latest update enables Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Watch4 series in India but it's bugged
Last week the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic started receiving the One UI 5 Watch update, which is based on Wear OS 4. In India this update enabled Samsung Pay support on the older watches. However, users are reporting issues with this.The One UI 5 Watch update enables Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Watch4 series, but there is an issueAfter successfully installing Wear OS 4 software, the watch will suggest installing the Samsung Pay app. You can do that, but there is a mismatch of some kind going on as your phone won’t see this as the latest software version and will tell...


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Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro prices leak along with images of all the color options
Xiaomi will launch the 13T series in Europe on September 26 and they will be the first in the family to get top-notch software support – 4 OS updates and 5 years of security patches. The series will consist of two models, the Xiaomi 13T and the Xiaomi 13T Pro, which was also officially confirmed.Unofficially, the two phones are expected to launch with MIUI 14 based on Android 13 (this is the latest publicly available version of the Xiaomi skin).We have previously seen reports on the 13T series specs, which we will recap in a moment, but first feast your eyes at the latest leak –...


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There might be a third watch at Huawei's Watch GT 4 series unveiling
This Thursday (September 14) Huawei will unveil a new smartwatch at an event in Barcelona. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, leaks suggest that this will the Huawei Watch GT 4 and that it will come in two sizes – 41mm and 46mm.Leaked images show that the 41mm model will have a plain bezel, while the 46mm model will have a timing bezel. It’s possible that there will be a third watch too.Check out this teaser clip that was posted on X:A special unveiling is on its way, set to impress and captivate. Stay connected as we reveal opulence and visionary aesthetics in our ongoing...


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Qualcomm and Apple extend 5G modem deal through 2026
Apple will continue to use Qualcomm 5G modems for at least three more years thanks to a new agreement between the two companies that was announced today. The new deal will cover iPhone launches in 2024, 2025 and 2026 while the previous accord was set to expire later this year. The news comes after several reports speculating that Apple will move to its own in-house 5G modem solution by 2025.Apple remains Qualcomm’s largest client, accounting for nearly a quarter of the chipmaker’s revenue. Cupertino has been actively involved in developing its own 5G modem though we’ve heard about...


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Watch the Apple iPhone 15 announcement live here
Tomorrow is the day tech geeks and mobile phone enthusiasts are looking forward to – the Apple iPhone 15 announcement is finally upon us.The series' announcement will be live-streamed an all major social media platforms, beginning at 10 AM PDT/17:00 UTC/22:30 IST. We embedded a YouTube video below, so you can tune in and follow the announcements live.The event will bring four new smartphones – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All of them will have USB-C ports for charging, and the Max will arrive with a periscope lens, which might delay shipments...


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Ice Universe: the Galaxy Ring will be the star of the Galaxy S24 Unpacked event in January
At this point it is fairly certain that the Galaxy Ring, Samsung’s entry into a new category of health-focused wearables, is not coming this year. Now Ice Universe offers a launch window – the Ring will be announced at the Galaxy S24 unveiling event in January.Even more importantly, it sounds like Samsung has high expectations of this new product line as the tipster says that the Galaxy Ring will be the star product of the event, perhaps outshining the Galaxy S24 series itself.While the Unpacked events for the S22 and S23 series were in February, there have been January launches too....


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Samsung releases One UI 6.0 beta for the Galaxy A34
Samsung has released the One UI 6.0 beta for the Galaxy A34 in the UK with others to follow. The beta, version A346BXXU4ZWI1, weighs around 2GB and packs One UI 6 along with Android 14.While the beta starts off with the UK, it's likely that China, India, Korea, Germany, and Poland could follow.Galaxy A34 owners need to install the Samsung Members app and apply for the beta from there. Then, it will become available under Software update in Settings.The Galaxy A34 One UI 6.0 programmeThe Galaxy A34 enters the One UI 6 beta programme after the Galaxy S23 series and the...


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Huawei tipped to prepare a return to the global smartphone market
Huawei silently launched three Mate 60 phones in the past two weeks, all of them with 5G support. Multiple sources from China now claim this is the first step of a new offensive to the global smartphone market.IT Home quoted insiders who claimed Huawei lays foundations with the domestic market in China and continue its overseas expansion, but an exact timeline is currently unavailable.Huawei Mate 60 ProHuawei has been a hostage in a trade war between China and the United States that began over five years ago. As a result, the company was barred from accessing most US technologies,...


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Lava Blaze 2 Pro unveiled with 50MP camera and more RAM
The Lava Blaze 2 arrived in April with a modest ₹9,000 price tag, now an upgraded Pro model comes with a better camera, more RAM and a slightly higher price, ₹10,000.Starting with the camera, it features a 50MP main module joined by a pair of 2MP helpers. This is up from a 13MP camera on the regular Blaze 2 and only one 2MP module. The selfie camera is the same as before with an 8MP sensor.The other notable change is that the Lava Blaze 2 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM as standard, up from 6GB. There is the option to add 8GB of virtual RAM too. The chipset is the same Unisoc...


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Infinix introduces 3D Lighting Leather technology
Infinix has built up its name in the smartphone market over the last few years and design is key part in the brand’s rise. The latest development from the Transsion Holdings smartphone brand is called 3D Lighting Leather technology and it pairs colorful LED lights with translucent thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) leather on the edges of the back cover.The new development features a four-layer structure consisting of an LED Light Guide Film (LFG) base layer at the bottom which is covered in lightproof paint to enhance its transmission. The middle features transparent fiberglass...


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Samsung Galaxy A25 appears on Geekbench with Exynos 1280
We heard about the existence of the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G back in June when a set of renders revealed the phone's design, dimensions and a 6.44-inch display. Now it makes an appearance on Geekbench, revealing its chipset and one of its memory configurations.Geekbench scoresheetA device with model number SM-A256B, believed to be the global version of the Galaxy A25 5G, appeared on a Geekbench listing with an Exynos 1280 SoC, 8GB of RAM and Android 14. The Exynos 1280 itself isn't a new chipset and we've seen it power a handful of other Samsung phones as it was announced more...


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Honor to introduce V Purse in China on September 19
Honor introduced the V Purse concept in Berlin during IFA two weeks ago. There were questions if outward-folding smartphone that can be worn as a purse will ever make it to store shelves but now we have the answer.Yang Yang, a popular Chinese actor, is seen holding the phone and confirming its announcement date. He invited the audience to witness a fashion show on September 19 in Shanghai, where the V Purse will be introduced in front of Honor's home crowd.The invitation and all related social media posts talk about a show or a presentation – there is no word on any of its...


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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ to arrive this month with Dimensity 7200-Ultra and 200 MP camera
Xiaomi is bringing Redmi Note 13 Pro+ this month and we are now learning some of its key specs. The new phone will run on Dimensity 7200-Ultra – a souped-up variant of the 4nm platform by Mediatek. It will also have a 200 MP camera with a Samsung ISOCELL sensor, which will come with improved processing to boost image clarity and digital zoom.Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ teasersThe Redmi Weibo account revealed the details in a series of teasers, bragging about its three-way partnership with Mediatek and Samsung to offer “a new height in 200 MP images”. The ISOCELL HP3 sensor is...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 36
One phone was on everyone's mind these days as it prepares to make its official debut. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will break with tradition and become more than just a lager iPhone Pro - the periscope telephoto camera will make it a considerably more exciting cameraphone than its siblings in the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup.And with Apple's upcoming flagship topping our week 36 chart, it was Huawei's newly announced Mate 60 Pro+ to slot in second. The most popular phone in our database for 2023 - the Samsung Galaxy A54 makes it three different makers on the podium.Last week's leader - the...


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max - what to expect?
Apple's 'Wanderlust' September 12 event is almost here and it's no secret that it'll bring the new iPhones. In fact, very little is a secret anymore when it comes to smartphones, iPhone or otherwise, so we already have a good idea of what Apple has in store.Expect four new iPhones - the vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus (here's what to expect of them), and the two Pros - the smaller iPhone 15 Pro, and the Pro Max.The Pros are usually equally capable but different in size. This year, however, the Pro Max is undoubtedly the more advanced phone thanks to its periscope zoom lens.This...


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Week 36 in review: Oppo A38 announced, Moto G54 goes official, more iPhone 15 rumors
The first week of September brought more to the rumor mill for the usual suspects. The iPhone 15 series will offer camera upgrades across the board with the 15 and 15 Plus getting all-new 48MP Sony sensors with a stacked design and an f/1.6 aperture. The second shooter on the back will be the same old 12MP, f/2.4 ultrawide. We prepared a more detailed what to expect article which you can check out here.The 15 Pro will retain the 48MP main shooter from its predecessor but it’s rumored to be joined by an improved 13MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens. The 15 Pro Max will get the biggest update with a...


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Nothing CEO Carl Pei introduced the new, affordable CMF by Nothing sub-brand in early August, and soon after that it registered an upcoming smartwatch and a pair of true wireless earbuds in India. Then, late last month, a huge leak revealed the first three products that will be released under this new name.That leak also had a rumored announcement date for the smartwatch, earbuds, and charger trio: September 26. And today, Nothing itself confirmed this, at least for the Indian market. The word comes straight from Manu Sharma, Nothing India's Vice President and General Manager. So it's as...


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Apple A17 Pro chipset appears on Geekbench, performance cores clocked at 3.78GHz
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max were announced earlier this week as the first phones on the market with a 3nm chipset. The Apple A17 Pro SoC features a 6-core processor with 2 performance cores alongside 4 efficiency units which Apple claims offer a 10% speed bump over the A16 Bionic. Luckily for us, Geekbench now has benchmark scores for the iPhone 15 Pro series revealing some additional details on the A17 Pro chip as well as giving us a baseline to compare to last year’s A16 Bionic SoC. iPhone 15 Pro (iPhone 16,1) managed 2,908 single-core points and a 7,238 multi-core...


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Huawei Freebuds Pro 3, MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition and Eyewear 2 debut
Huawei held a big event in Barcelona today where we got the latest smart wearables from the brand – the Watch GT4 series, Freebuds Pro 3 wireless earbuds and Eyewear 2 alongside a new MatePad 11.5” PaperMatte edition tablet with a focus on eye care.Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte EditionHuawei also announced a new version of the MatePad 11.5 featuring a new PaperMatte screen. The new nano-etched screen coating promises a paper-like feel with reduced glare, less eye strain and a more natural writing experience with the second-generation M-Pencil stylus.MatePad 11.5...


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Redmi Note 13 series launch date revealed
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Redmi 13 series in China on September 21. The launch event is set to start at 7PM local time (11PM UTC). The launch poster confirms three Redmi Note 13 devices – the Note 13 5G, Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+.Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (left) and Redmi Note 13 Pro (right)The poster has the Note 13 Pro+ on the left side and the Note 13 Pro on the right. We can see the higher-end model will feature a curved display and a texture back with several color blocks. Both models will sport triple cameras with a 200MP main sensor which is expected to be Samsung’s...


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OnePlus Nord CE3 hands-on review


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Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition announced in partnership with BMW's Designworks
Infinix launched the Note 30 VIP in June in two colors - Magic Black and Glacier Blue. Today, these are joined by a special edition of the smartphone called Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition.Infinix teamed up with BMW Group's Designworks for the Note 30 VIP Racing Edition, which, the company says, "stands as a powerful symbol of performance and racing fervor." It integrated racing elements into the phone's design to represent speed and passion and bring personalized experiences to its young users.The Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition's design draws inspiration from street racing...


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The iPhone 15 series uses only eSIM in the US, the SIM tray is still available everywhere else
Apple adopted eSIM for the first time with the iPhone XS/XR series, then with last year’s iPhone 14 models it dropped the traditional SIM slot altogether and went eSIM-only on phones sold in the US market. The new iPhone 15 models follow on the same path, again only in the US.There are a total of four variants. The US models support dual eSIMs and are the only ones with mmWave. Another version is sold in the rest of North America, Canada and Mexico, as well as in Japan. This one is similar to the global version in that it has one physical nano-SIM slot and and one eSIM (dual eSIM...


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Huawei Watch GT4 launches in 41mm and 46mm sizes with improved health tracking and battery
The new Huawei Watch GT4 is here with two stylish options – 41mm with a “Pendant Design” and 46mm with an “Octogonal Design” – and the upgraded TruSeen 5.5+ technology, which is a new suite of sensors and algorithms to provide more accurate and more detailed health tracking.First off, the choice between 41mm and 46mm comes down to battery life and which look you prefer – both options start at €250 (more detailed pricing in a bit). As for the battery, the larger model lasts up to 14 days, the smaller one up to 7 days.Huawei GT4 46mmBoth have 20% better battery...


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Motorola Moto G84, G54 Power and G54 make European debut
Motorola just released the Moto G84, the Moto G54, and the Moto G54 Power to the European market and they feature some twists.Motorola Moto G84The Moto G84 packs a 6.5-inch 1080p OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, 5,000 mAh battery with 30W wired charging, and a 6nm Snapdragon 695 chip with 12 GB of RAM.The G84 has a 50MP f/1.9 1/1.5" main camera, an 8MP autofocusing ultrawide unit, and a 16MP selfie on the front.The Moto G84 comes in PANTONE Viva Magenta (PANTONE Color of the year for 2023), as well as Marshmallow Blue and Midnight Blue. It's €299 for the single...


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Motorola Edge 40 Neo in for review
This is our unboxing of the freshly-announced Motorola Edge 40 Neo.The phone ships with a 68W charger, a USB cable, and a robust case made from plants in Sweden.Unboxing the Edge 40 NeoThe Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a Goldilocks size thanks to its 6.55-inch 144Hz pOLED display. It's a lovely panel with lightly curved sides that make using it a pleasure.Ours is the Panetone Soothing Sea color and it's a refreshing minty-teal mix. The phone's back panel is a soft-touch vegan leather.A lovely minty colorMotorola's Edge series of phones stand out in a sea of samey...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE renders reveal the device in full
We already saw a batch of images suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will have a design near-identical to the Galaxy S23, and these new ones from The Tech Outlook further confirm it. The device will likely hit the Indian market very soon and it's rumored to have a starting price of INR 54,999 ($660) in the country.Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in blackThe renders don't show anything unexpected and only confirm what we knew already. According to previous rumors, the handset will sport a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel, run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the US and Exynos 2200 in the rest of...


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Taiwan gets a taste of the 1" camera action with the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, vanilla R8s tags along
Sharp introduced the Aquos R6 in mid-2021 and stunned the world with the phone’s 240Hz display and 1” camera sensor. It also stole Sony’s thunder as the phone launched a few months before the Xperia Pro-I. However, the R6 was exclusive to the Japanese market, so Sony had the rest of the world to itself.The other Aquos R phones have a similar story – great specs, limited availability. The most recent entries, the Sharp Aquos R8 and the R8 Pro, also launched exclusively in Japan. Sort of. The company just introduced the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro in Taiwan and you may think that the “s” stands for...


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Motorola Edge 40 Neo arrives with Dimensity 7030 SoC, 50MP camera, and 144Hz screen
Motorola unveiled the Edge 40 Pro in April and followed up with the Edge 40 a month later. Today, the company expanded the Edge 40 lineup by announcing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo.The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is powered by the Dimensity 7030 SoC that's paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM. It comes with up to 256GB of storage onboard and runs Android 13 out of the box with support for Moto Connect and Ready For.The smartphone is built around a 6.55" FullHD+ 10-bit pOLED curved display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. It has DCI-P3 coverage and a peak brightness of...


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Honor 90 debut marks the brand’s return to India
After a three-year hiatus, Honor smartphones are officially back in India. Honor 90 is the first phone to launch in India since 2020 and it’s brought in collaboration between HTech (Honor India) and PSAV Global which handled distribution for Honor laptops, smartbands and tablets over the past three years.Honor 90 features a curved 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1200 x 2664 px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Honor is also proud of its 3,840Hz PWM dimming feature which should protect your eyes from flicker and harmful blue light. The device is equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1...


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Rumor: Oppo will replace your smartphone's battery for free within four years of purchase
Battery degradation in time is one of the main things people fear when it comes to smartphones these days, and Oppo is now rumored to have a solution to alleviate such fears in the future. According to the usually reliable Digital Chat Station on Weibo, and corroborated by another tipster on the same platform, Oppo is gearing up to launch a free battery replacement program.There are, of course, caveats to this move. For starters, the program will only be available in China and only for the upcoming Oppo A2 Pro, which is expected become official on September 15 - aka this...


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Samsung Galaxy A05s leaks in CAD-based renders
Samsung's ever-expanding roster of entry-level devices is about to get even more crowded, as the company is working on the upcoming Galaxy A05s. This device has been leaked today, and you can take a look at the CAD-based renders below to see it in all its affordable glory.The A05s measures 167.9 x 77.7 x 8.8 mm according to the same source that brought us the renders, and it will fit a 6.6-inch screen in that chassis, which as you can see has a waterdrop notch (that Samsung calls "Infinity-V"). It will pack a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. A 3.5 mm headphone...


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Xiaomi 13T series listed by European retailer
The Xiaomi 13T series is due to launch later this month on September 26 but a pair of new listings on Romania retailer eMAG have revealed key specs and pricing for the yet to be official phones.Xiaomi 13T series listings on eMAG RomaniaXiaomi 13T Pro is rumored to be similar to the China-exclusive Redmi K60 Ultra and the new listings confirm a 6.67-inch display with 1220 x 2712 px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone comes with a 20MP front-facing camera housed inside a punch-hole cutout and an under-display optical fingerprint scanner. The listed dimensions are 162.2...


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TrendForce: Foldable smartphones to reach 5% market to reach by 2027
Trendforce posted its forecast for the foldable smartphone market in the next five years, including the rest of 2023. Expectations are shipments in 2023 to reach 18.3 million units, a 1.6% market share, but in 2027, they grow to 70 million, or 5% of the global smartphone market.The foldable market should increase after reduced costs for manufacturing, as well as availability expansion by Chinese smartphone makers. As the cost of components gets lower, especially of panels and hinges, retail prices for foldables will also decline, going below $1,000.According to Trendforce, Samsung...


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Don't buy the Apple iPhone 15
Rarely has the base iPhone made as little sense as this year. Apple touts the iPhone 15 as a “huge leap” but in reality, you’re not getting that much more over the iPhone 14 which itself was nearly identical to the iPhone 13. With the $200/€250/£200 difference between the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro, we think the entry-level iPhone 15 is not a good buy and these are our main reasons.Inferior displayWhile the iPhone 15 gets the updated Dynamic Island cutout and higher brightness output, all other aspects of the display are just like before. It’s still a 6.1-inch Super Retina...


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It's been a hot minute since we have had a neckband-style wireless headset around these parts. That is rather unfortunate, as in many ways they were superior to the currently popular TWS earbuds, with longer battery life, physical controls, and better connectivity performance.The last model we tested with this design was incidentally the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 and now we have the updated version with ANC or active noise cancellation. At INR 2299, the India-exclusive Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC are only slightly more expensive than the Z2. That still makes them one of the cheapest...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 37
It was inevitable - with the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leading our trending chart before it was even announced it's hardly surprising that it tops it now that it's official.And it's now joined by the rest of the newly unveiled lineup - The 15 Pro is in second, while the vanilla 15 rounds up the podium. The 15 Plus ended up the least popular of the new quartet, taking fourth.The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the only non-Apple phone in the top six as it retained its fifth position, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max slid behind it as people contemplating a pre-order are comparing it to the new...


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Week 37 in review: Apple brings out the iPhone 15 series with USB-C
This week was Apple's iPhone 15 event so naturally most of the top stories were related to that.Apple announced four new iPhones in the same configuration as last year - two vanilla models - the 15 and 15 Plus - and two Pro models - the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. The biggest upgrade is that all new iPhones now have USB-C ports! Heck, even the AirPods got upgraded to USB-C.The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus got bumped up to the A16 Bionic chip, have new 48MP main cameras, and now have a Dynamic Island, instead of a notch.The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have the world's first 3nm chip in the A17...


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Moto G84 in for review
The Moto G84 just went live across Europe this week and now it's at our doorstep. The phone is available for €299 in a comfortable 12/256GB configuration and in three colors - the subdued Marshmallow Blue and Midnight Blue, and this Viva Magenta we have the pleasure of showing you.This is easily one of the prettiest phones you can get at this price point. It comes well equipped too, with a case, USB cable, and a 33W charger.In keeping with Motorola's recent design language, the Moto G84 has a vegan leather back that feels great to the touch. The PANTONE color of the year 2023 Viva...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, Germany, the UK and India
The long-awaited iPhone launch was this week and the newest models are already on pre-order – for the first time with USB-C. Other firsts include Apple’s first periscope (on the iPhone 15 Pro Max) and the first vanilla models with a Dynamic Island.But there are no deals to be had on the new models, Apple isn’t feeling the pressure to offer pre-order goodies. That said, it’s worth having a look at the older models as some got price cuts, others got discontinued entirely (but are still available through third-party sellers). There are a couple of new Android launches this week too. As...


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Weekly poll: Are you buying an Apple iPhone 15?
You already heard our thoughts on the iPhone 15 and on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, now we want to hear what you think of Apple’s latest (and supposedly greatest) smartphones.The big change this year is that Apple adopted the industry standard USB-C for its iPhone 15 series (and the updated AirPods Pro 2). It did so under duress from the EU, but Tim Cook and company put a positive spin on it. From a previous poll we already know that the majority approves of this move. But is that enough to get you to upgrade?Hold your horses, there are so many upgrades that we need to talk about. Like the...


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Flashback: saying goodbye to the Lightning port
This week we bid farewell to the Lightning port – with the launch of the iPhone 15 series and the Pro models its story comes to a close. We have already had a detailed look at Lightning, what it was, what it could do and what it couldn’t do. Here we just wanted to remember all the devices that were powered by Lightning.The story began in 2012 with the iPhone 5, the iPad 4 and the brand new iPad mini. Apple also switched a couple of iPods – the 7th gen nano and the 5th gen touch – to Lightning. This was significant as the 30-pin connector that Lightning came to replace was originally used...


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Weekly poll results: the sustainable Fairphone 5 has its fans and its detractors
It’s certainly not for everyone, but the Fairphone 5 is the perfect phone for some people – about one fifth of voters in last week’s poll can see themselves using this devices for the next 8 years, happy in the knowledge that they have a phone that is kind to the environment and to people and one that is easy to repair at home.Many say that they already use phones for 4-5 years, even models that weren’t really designed to last that long. The Fairphone meanwhile is built with longevity in mind – you only need to look at the 5 year warranty to see that the company really believes in...


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The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most competitive Apple flagship in years
There’s something special about an iPhone event. It’s the most exciting end-of-summer phone announcements and it’s possibly the biggest phone event of the year.But iPhone upgrades have become a bit of a boring affair in the past few years. That changed this year - the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most competitive flagship Apple’s made in years. Scratch that - the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most competitive flagship Apple’s ever made.It finally caught up with Android flagships on zoomThe unique tetraprism periscope of the iPhone 15 Pro Max finally puts the Cupertino flagship...


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vivo T2 Pro's processor confirmed
The vivo T2 Pro launching on September 22 was rumored to have the Dimensity 7200 SoC at the helm, which has turned out to be true since vivo has announced that the T2 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 7200 chip, making it the "fastest smartphone in the price segment."vivo previously revealed the T2 Pro's design, suggesting it's a rebranded iQOO Z7 Pro that went on sale in India last week. If so, the vivo T2 Pro will come with a 6.78" 120Hz FullHD+ curved AMOLED screen, 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage, and Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13.The smartphone will pack a 4,600 mAh...


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Samsung Galaxy Buds FE's price tipped
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S23 FE soon, and alongside that, we could also see the Korean brand introduce the Galaxy Buds FE TWS earphones, which, according to tipster Roland Quandt, will have an MSRP of $99.99.The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are said to feature 12mm AKG tuned drivers in each bud and have graphite and white color options. The Galaxy Buds FE's manual uploaded by Samsung on its website revealed the earphones would come in two wingtip sizes - S/M and M/L.Galaxy Buds FEThe Samsung Galaxy Buds FE's charging case will draw power through a USB-C port, but...


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Caviar announces iPhone 15 Pro series with 18k gold chassis, costs more than $8k
Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 series earlier this week, consisting of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. None of these new iPhones come in gold color, but if you want one and have the money to splurge, Dubai-based luxury class device maker Caviar has introduced the Pro models with a golden chassis, and they are calling these Ultra Gold.The iPhone 15 Pro Ultra Gold starts at $8,890 and goes up to $9,890, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max Ultra Gold has a base price of $9,670, going up to $10,390. The Ultra Gold models have a chassis made of 18k gold with a satin...


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Realme GT5 240W charging test
Fast charging is one of those life-savers that we now take for granted on most modern flagships. Say you forgot to charge your phone before going to bed. No worries, a quick top-up while you get ready to tackle the day ahead and you’re back to 100% in no time. In the case of the Realme GT5 240W you’re able to do a full charge in 10 minutes, and a 20% top-up in just 80 seconds as per the maker's claims.This isn’t anything new since the Realme GT3 aka GT Neo5 in China pioneered the 240W SuperVOOC charging system earlier this year. Still, it’s mighty impressive to see the rate of...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE's color options revealed in leaked official image
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE we've been hearing about for the past few months is rumored to go official this month. We are halfway through September and still haven't heard about it from Samsung, but it seems the brand will unveil the S23 FE soon since the smartphone has appeared in an official image, corroborating previous design leaks and revealing color options.The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE looks similar to the Galaxy A54, but it has a metal frame since there are antenna lines on the phone's left side in the image, with the power button and volume rocker on the right.The Galaxy S23 FE...


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Apple promises software update to lower the iPhone 12's radiation in France
A couple of days ago, France's National Frequency Agency (ANFR) banned the sale of the iPhone 12 in the country because it found that the device emits more than the permitted electromagnetic waves according to EU regulations. Its Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) was above the legal limit.The agency gave Apple an ultimatum, telling it to use "all available means" to resolve the issue quickly, or face a recall of all iPhone 12 units ever sold in France. Today, Apple has responded, promising to issue a software update that will settle the dispute.It's unclear what the software update...


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All iPhone 15 models have slightly larger batteries than their predecessors, exact capacities revealed
Apple is and always has been notorious for not publishing the actual battery capacities of its devices as part of its spec sheets, and so if you're interested in the exact numbers you generally have to wait until people get the new iPhones in hand and disassemble them.Or, like in today's case, wait for China's regulators to certify the new models for sale in the country. Such a certification is exactly what surfaced today, revealing the fact that all four iPhone 15 models have ever so slightly larger batteries than their predecessors. Let's dive in.The iPhone 15's cell is 3,349...


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Rumor: Sony Xperia 1 VI is coming at the MWC 2024 with large-sensor 6x camera
Per the latest rumor allegedly originating from a sales rep, Sony will look to release its next flagship earlier in 2024 - at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the end of February. This would make the announcement a good three months earlier than the Xperia 1 V's (and that phone launched even later at the end of July).So if true, that means that the Xperia 1 VI will be on time to contend with the major Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 pioneer phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Pro.The other part of the rumor claims that the Xperia 1 VI will have a 6x zoom camera with a...


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Sony announces Deep Earth Collection of colors for the PlayStation 5 console
Sony has announced a new set of colors for its PlayStation 5 console. Called the Deep Earth Collection, this new set allegedly draw inspiration from the "beautiful and powerful hues found in the depths of planet Earth".There are three colors that are part of this collection: Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver.The Volcanic Red is a richer, brighter shade of red than the previously announced Cosmic Red set, which had a magenta hue to it. The new color also has a metallic finish to it, giving it a glossier sheen.The Cobalt Blue is also a deeper shade of blue than what...


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Huawei Mate 60 Pro drop test shows that the 2nd gen Kunlun glass is quite tough
Several years ago Huawei was cut off from the global supply chain, so the company had to scramble to find home-grown replacements for all the parts needed to build a smartphone.Perhaps the most interesting detail about the new Mate 60 series is that the company managed to restart chipset production – you can find a bit more details about the secretive Kirin 9000s chip in this post about a Huawei Mate 60 Pro teardown.Kunlun Glass (2nd gen) on the front, polyamide fibers for the bodyThat’s not all, though, Huawei has also replaced the familiar Gorilla Glass with Kunlun glass (now...


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We recently saw leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy A05, which revealed its design, but that's not the only Galaxy A-series smartphone Samsung is working on right now since renders of the Galaxy A15 have also surfaced, showing us what the smartphone looks like.The Samsung Galaxy A15 features three cameras on the rear, like the Galaxy A14 4G and Galaxy A14 5G. However, it's built around a 6.4" Infinity-U display instead of a screen with a V-shaped notch like the Galaxy A14.Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy A15 has flat frames and not the rounded ones we have on the Galaxy A14. This...


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Samsung Galaxy A05 promo images leak showing all colors
Mere hours ago, leaked schematics portrayed the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A05 with two rear cameras and the A05s with three. Previously, the A05 was also spotted in a Google Play Console listing, again with two rear sensors. Today, some renders that look like they could be official promo images for the A05 have been outed, showing the device in all the colors it will be sold.The Galaxy A05 will, as you can see, be offered in black, silver, and a light green - these aren't the official names of course, we're sure Samsung will think of something more catchy-sounding.The renders reveal...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Google Play Console listing confirms Exynos and Snapdragon versions
It seems like Samsung is really dragging its feet with making the Galaxy S23 FE official. This phone has been leaking like crazy for months now, and the leaks have intensified in the past few weeks. Maybe this means we're finally close to the announcement?Anyway, today the S23 FE is in the spotlight again, since it's been found in the Google Play Console. As usual, such a listing offers an image of the device along with some specs. Let's take a look.The design has thus been confirmed for the umpteenth time, not that it would be surprising coming from Samsung even if this was the...


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Mysterious new Motorola phone leaks
A new Motorola phone emerged in a leak shared by Evan Blass. The unnamed device features the XT-2417 identifier and brings a punch-hole display with some substantial bezels and a dual camera setup on the back which molds into the sides. The main cam appears to be a 50MP shooter based on the text above the LED flash. We can also presume the back is made from plastic.Motorola XT-2417There’s a power button on the right-hand side which probably houses a fingerprint scanner. We can also observe the volume buttons above it. There’s no other mention of the specs on this upcoming Moto...


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Li Auto denies rumors it's working on a smartphone
Li Auto, a Chinese electric car manufacturer, recently hired some talent from the smartphone industry, which sparked speculation that the company is looking to enter the smartphone market as well. Similar to Nio, which is about to announce its first smartphone on September 21. And it shapes up to be a flagship handset too.However, Li Auto's CEO Li Xiang clarified that the company has no plans to launch a smartphone. It's too busy working on cars. The fact that the firm hired some high-profile talent from the smartphone industry isn't anything new for Li Auto. In fact, the CEO and...


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Tipster: the OnePlus Open is coming next month
Early rumors about the OnePlus Open suggested a late August announcement. Then came the bad news – issues with the chosen screen supplier (BOE) led to delays (and a switch to Samsung panels). We’ve been waiting a long time for OnePlus’ first-ever foldable and we might have to wait some more. All of these reports came from Max Jambor, who really has his finger on the pulse of OnePlus.The tipster now shares a new date for the unveiling of the Open – October 19th. That’s a month away from today and nearly two months after the original (but never officially confirmed) target. And it's a bit...


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Carriers in Finland suspend sales of Xiaomi phones
Xiaomi could be facing troubles selling its devices in Finland, a report by Suomimobiili revealed. The three major carriers, Telia, DNA, and Elisa, are suspending sales of the Chinese company in response to the brand's presence in Russia after the beginning of the war in Ukraine last year.On the other hand, retailers Gigantti and Verkkokauppa stated that since the EU does not ban Xiaomi, they will continue to sell products until further notice.Xiaomi was declared as an “international sponsor of war” by the National Agency of Corruption Prevention in Ukraine earlier this year...


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Germany may impose limit on Chinese 5G equipment used by carriers
An estimated 59% of Germany’s 5G Radio Access Networks (RANs) use Huawei components and a new report suggests that Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community is looking to impose a limit on Chinese 5G equipment used by local carriers like Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone. Based on the report, the interior ministry will present its case to the German federal parliament next week.As per the discussed legislation draft, German telecoms would have to limit the use of Chinese 5G RAN equipment in the core part of their networks by October 1, 2026. The exact details of the limit...


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Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets One UI 6 beta
Samsung released the Android 14-based One UI 6 beta for the Galaxy S22 series recently, and now it's the Galaxy S21 lineup that's getting a taste of Samsung's newest custom Android skin, but only in South Korea.The One UI 6 beta is available for carrier-locked (SKT, KT, LGU+) and unlocked models of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Those interested in trying it can enroll in the One UI 6 Beta program from the Samsung Members app on their devices. Once the application is accepted, the One UI 6.0 beta update can be installed by navigating to the phone's Settings >...


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Schematic shows Galaxy A05 with a dual camera, A05s with triple cam and NFC
A week ago we saw CAD-based renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A05s, which showed a triple camera – don’t get too excited, it’s just a 50+2+2MP setup. Now an image (which might be from the manual) shows that its sibling, the Galaxy A05, will have only two cameras (as we’ve seen in spy shots before).Both phones are expected to have 50MP sensors in the main. As for the second camera on the A05, it’s probably a 2MP helper (most likely a depth sensor, but possibly a macro cam). This was the case with the A04 and A04s from last year too.Another difference between the 2022 models is...


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iFixit demotes iPhone 14 repairability rating to 4/10 retroactively
Last year, iFixit gave the iPhone 14 a 7/10 repairability rating due to its updated internal design allowing for easier repairs. Despite the updated internal design, Apple continued its policy of part-pairing which imposes software limitations if the repair parts are not approved by Apple and this prompted iFxit to retroactively lower the iPhone 14’s repairability score to а 4/10.The new do-not-recommend rating comes after iFixit reassessed the degree of difficulty in completing most major repairs – like cracked screens and backs. One of the more head-shaking examples is that a...


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Tecno Phantom V Flip handled on video ahead of Friday's official unveiling
Tecno will release its second foldable on Friday through its premium Phantom brand. The first was the horizontal foldable dubbed the Phantom V Fold, this new model will be a clamshell appropriately named Phantom V Flip.The official event will be held in Singapore, but the phone is expected in India and Nigeria, among other markets. In fact, Nigerian carrier MTN is already taking in pre-orders (well, they are more like registrations than actual orders). This deal is valid until September 27, which is presumably when open sales will start (in Nigeria at least).The Tecno Phantom V...


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Google drops software support for Pixel 4a
Google did not push a September software update to the Pixel 4a (the non-5G version), confirming its decision to terminate support for the smartphone officially. The phone was scheduled to receive a final update in August 2023, and now, as the new package is out to newer Pixels, we have an official confirmation there's not going to be an extension.The Pixel 4a was a rather unimpressive smartphone, and when we reviewed it, we were puzzled why Google released it as a mild upgrade of the Pixel 3a just weeks ahead of the Pixel 5 launch in 2020.When Android 14 Developer Preview and...


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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ shines in all its beauty ahead of tomorrow's launch
Xiaomi's brand Redmi is launching the Note 13 Pro series tomorrow, and it has already showcased the hero color option of the Note 13 Pro+ - a leather variant with four different colors on the back. Today, the company revealed the other two paint jobs – one is called Porcelain White (not made from actual porcelain) and Midnight Black.Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+The new smartphone will have a 200 MP camera with OIS and a “large aperture”. Redmi proudly announced on Weibo the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ will produce better-than-ever night-time photos. It will also...


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Alleged Redmi K70 Pro appears on Geekbench with key specs
Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 13 series tomorrow in China, but the company is also expected to unveil the Redmi K70 lineup this year. The brand hasn't divulged anything about the Redmi K70 series yet, but a Xiaomi device sporting model code 23117RK66C, and believed to be the Redmi K70 Pro, has popped up on Geekbench with key specs.The device runs Android 14 and has 16GB RAM onboard. It's powered by an octa-core CPU having a 1 + 2 + 5 configuration, with the prime core having a maximum clock frequency of 3.19 GHz. This chipset is believed to be the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen...


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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra finally get One UI 6 beta based on Android 14
Samsung started publicly beta testing the next release of its Android skin, One UI 6, which is based on Android 14, last month. Unsurprisingly, the rollout started with the Galaxy S23 family, the latest flagship line from the Korean device maker.After that you may have expected the Galaxy S22 models to be next in line, but no - they've only been added to the beta program today. And so far, only in Korea, but undoubtedly more regions will follow soon.It's an odd decision on Samsung's part to hold off on releasing the One UI 6 beta for last year's flagships for so long - especially...


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Google's Bard AI can now connect to Gmail, Google Docs, Maps, Drive, and YouTube
Google initially unveiled its Bard AI tool as a knee-jerk reaction to the overnight popularity gained by ChatGPT earlier this year, but in the meantime the search giant has continued to improve Bard - whether by adding new features or expanding its reach.Today is another 'new feature' day in Bardland, as Bard Extensions are launching. Google says this is "a completely new way to interact and collaborate with Bard". Using Extensions, Bard can get relevant information from all the other Google products you probably use every day - things like Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, YouTube, and even...


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Teardown video shows the Huawei Mate 60 Pro components that shouldn't be there
A teardown of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro left politicians and companies scratching their heads – how did Huawei manage to get a 5G-capable, 7nm chipset? Under current sanctions, this shouldn’t be possible. And yet here it is.Now here is another teardown of the phone, this time in English rather than Chinese. Not that it makes the situation any clearer. Here is the phone’s motherboard uncovered:The Huawei Mate 60 Pro motherboardYou can’t see the HiSilicon Kirin 9000s chipset itself, instead you see the SK Hynix RAM chips that sit above it. Those are themselves a mystery and SK...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra rumored to ditch 10x periscope module
Samsung has offered a periscope sensor with 10x optical zoom for three years in a row, starting with the Galaxy S21 Ultra but it seems that will come to an end next year. Noted tipster Ice Universe reports that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will only offer 3x and 5x telephoto sensors.As per the leakster, the S24 Ultra will bring a 10MP 3x telephoto sensor and a new 50MP 1/2.52” sensor with 0.7µm pixels offering 5x optical zoom. Despite its shorter zoom range, the new 50MP telephoto module will likely offer a significant boost in image quality.We previously got info that the S24 Ultra will...


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Remember when Android had widgets on the lock screen? Well, Android 14 might see the return of such widgets as Mishaal Rahman on X unearthed an intriguing reference in the latest Android 14 beta build.A new SystemUI flag named "widget_on_keyguard" suggests Google is working on bringing back widgets on the lock screen. However, since this is spotted on the latest Android 14 beta build designated for Pixels, it might be a Pixel-exclusive feature after all.And even though evidence is scarce, it makes sense for Google to bring back the feature since Apple implemented its widgets to...


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Weekly poll results: the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the clear fan favorite, the 15 Plus gets no love
Last week’s poll leaves no secrets as to which of the new iPhone 15 models is the most popular – sure, it’s expensive, the periscope camera is an unknown and the older models are still competitive, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the one to have from this generation.Regardless of why it happened, the switch to USB-C is a big deal (especially with USB 3.1 speeds). The lighter build due to the switch to titanium matters too. And that longer lens on the tele camera addresses a long-standing shortcoming of Apple’s expensive flagship.And just as importantly, these are not things that you get...


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Samsung accidentally leaks the Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE and Buds FE
Given the intensity of leaks regarding the trio of Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition devices in the last couple of weeks, the announcement date can't be too far. And the company's seemingly innocent misstep confirms our suspicion. The Argentinian branch posted an image showing all three products - the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE.Moreover, the published image came with a description, naming all three devices, so one could argue that Samsung has already announced them.Of course, a proper unveiling is due as this leak didn't give out any new information. It just...


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Realme teases smartphone with a periscope camera
Realme launched the Realme X3 SuperZoom in May 2020 with a periscope telephoto camera, but after that, the company didn't launch any smartphone with a regular telephoto or a periscope telephoto unit. However, Realme posted an image on X suggesting the return of the periscope camera on its smartphones.The picture posted by Realme shows a circular camera island having two circles and one rectangle. The two circles are possibly for the primary and ultrawide cameras, while the rectangle hints at the periscope telephoto camera.This light will shine on realme. Just wait......


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Nothing Phone (2) vs. OnePlus 11
IntroductionThere was once a time not long ago when OnePlus was a small underdog trying to break through in the smartphone realm. It successfully disrupted the market with competitive products and grew from there. Well, not without the help of the BBK corporation, but nevertheless, it is an underdog success story.Nowadays, Carl Pei, one of the co-founders of OnePlus, is trying to repeat his success in the realm by developing the Nothing brand. After the relative success of the original Nothing Phone (1), the company is now pushing a second model onto markets - the Nothing Phone...


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Lava Blaze Pro 5G's launch date and design revealed
Indian handset maker Lava launched Lava Blaze Pro last September, followed by the Blaze 5G a month later. Now, Lava has announced it will launch the Blaze Pro 5G on September 26 in India at noon local time.The Lava Blaze Pro 5G is touted as the "King of 5G," and a video teaser posted by Lava on YouTube revealed the Blaze Pro 5G's design.3 Days to go!Blaze Pro 5G is launching on 26th September, 12 PM on Youtube. Register here for the event: https://t.co/NhsXsJv7y5#KingIsHere #KingOf5G #LavaMobiles pic.twitter.com/ypCnyDrZJn— Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile) September 23, 2023 The Lava...


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iPhone 15 series shatters sales records in China
Despite the homegrown competition in China, Apple's new iPhone 15 series managed to outpace the iPhone 14 family from last year. According to one of the country's biggest online retailers, JD.com, which has partnered with more than 4,000 Apple resellers, the first two hours of the launch saw a 253% uptick compared to last year.This signals a huge interest in the new iPhones and to everyone's surprise, orders from customers in lower-tier cities jumped six times. Despite the higher price tag, iPhone adoption seems to be spreading outside of major Chinese cities.According to market...


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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro appear in official-looking renders, color options revealed
The Google Pixel 8 duo is set to make a debut on October 4, but by now, we know almost everything there is to know about Google's top-tier handsets for 2023. Except for one little detail - how the new colors look. A previous leak already revealed the color variants but without any visual confirmation.The Pixel 8 Pro will seemingly launch in Obsidian, Porcelain and Sky Blue. Interestingly, the Sky Blue paint job made an appearance with the most recent Pixel 8a live images. Only the Obsidian colorway is ported from the Pixel 7 Pro.Pixel 8 Pro in Obsidian, Sky Blue and...


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Realme GT2 Pro gets Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 early access
Realme has announced the Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 early access program for the Realme GT2 Pro in India and Russia.The company has started accepting applications for the same, and those interested can enroll in the program by enabling the Developer Mode on their GT2 Pro and navigating to its Settings > About device menu, clicking on the "realme UI 4.0" banner at the top, then click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and then on Beta program > Early Access > Apply Now. Submit the required details to complete the application, and you'll receive the update if it's...


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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Lite arrive in Europe as OnePlus Buds Pro 2R
Back in March, OnePlus launched a Lite version of its Buds Pro in China. These have today landed in Europe too, although under a different name: OnePlus Buds Pro 2R. They are the same exact thing, though, aside from the name - oh, and only the white version seems to be available for some reason.There's an introductory offer if you act fast, but there's a caveat which you should read on to find out. So, in Europe you can get the Buds Pro 2R for just €129, down €20 from the normal price of €149. To get the lower price, you just need to pre-order a pair until September 25 at 11:00 CEST from...


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Samsung Galaxy A05s lands in the Google Play Console ahead of release
The Galaxy A05 and A05s are both upcoming smartphones at the lower-end of the Korean company's roster, and both of these have been leaking a lot lately. Most recently, we've seen them in leaked schematics portraying the differences in design (and some features).Today, the Galaxy A05s has landed in the Google Play Console, a sign of an imminent launch. The listing, as always, provides us with an image of the device, along with some of its specs.According to the Google Play Console, the Galaxy A05s will have a screen with 1080x2400 resolution, Android 13 on board, the Qualcomm...


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vivo is working on two new foldables, the S Flip and V Flip
Two new trademark listings from vivo appeared on the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) website, both likely referring to future clamshell foldable smartphones named vivo V Flip and vivo S Flip.As of now, the company has a standard foldable smartphone under the vivo X Fold2 name and a vertical foldable named vivo X Flip. And given that these two are the flagship models, it's quite possible that the future V Flip and S Flip models are some sort of midrangers.Listings at EUIPOMotorola most recently launched its Razr 40 duo, with the vanilla one being a...


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Google Pixel 8a live pictures leak
In a typical Google fashion, the Pixel 8a, which is set to launch sometime in 2024, has now leaked in live images, shortly after the device appeared on Geekbench as well. It's long until the handset launches, but the photos look legitimate.Alleged Pixel 8aThe Pixel 8a is shown in blue color and with a back design that's consistent with the previous two Pixel 6 and 7 generations. The protruding camera module is here to stay, but the front reveals a change.The first thing to notice is that the overall shape of the chassis is now more rounded, ditching the relatively sharp...


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Redmi Buds 5 debut with noise cancellation and long battery life
Alongside the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series, the company also announced its budget Redmi Buds 5 TWS headphones, which now offer some flagship-grade features. A big step up from the previous generation.The most notable feature of the new Redmi Buds 5 is the 46 dB noise cancellation, which you can be adjusted too. The software allows you to choose between three noise-cancelling modes and three transparency modes when you need the outside sound.Noise cancellation works for calls as well and Xiaomi markets a new AI-powered algorithm that aids the two noise-cancelling...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE's India launch set for October, reveals Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE we've been hearing about for the past few months will launch in India in October. This revelation comes from Amazon, which set up a promo page on its website for the Galaxy S23 FE.The promo page includes the same image Samsung India posted on X, but it doesn't explicitly mention the smartphone or its launch date. However, the picture's URL has the S23 FE name, while the page's HTML title tag says "Samsung Galaxy Oct Launch," confirming the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will launch in India next month.Epic moments are now closer than ever. Get ready to experience the...


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Here are our 3D models of the Apple iPhone 15 series in all colors
Apple introduced the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max last week. Today, the devices are finally available in all major markets, both online and offline. If you cannot get to an Apple store right now or the new phones haven't arrived yet, you should check out our 3D models.The visualizations are made by Binkies 3D, and we have been working together for over three years. Most popular smartphones can be seen in all dimensions, and you, our beloved readers, can get a greater understanding of the smartphone's size, bezels and overall design.The 3D...


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Samsung Galaxy A55 specs surface, likely to use Exynos 1480 SoC
Information about one of Samsung's most anticipated midranger, the Galaxy A55, is pretty scarce, so GalaxyClub's most recent findings lay a good foundation for the upcoming rumors. After all, if Samsung sticks its schedule, the A55 should come around March next year. Sources close to the publication unearthed the handset's SoC and main camera specs.Reportedly, Samsung is carrying out an internal testing of the Galaxy A55 with a SoC with model number S5E8845, which we believe to be the still-unannounced Exynos 1480 chip. That's because the Exynos 1380 and 1280 carry model numbers...


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vivo T2 Pro announced: Dimensity 7200 SoC and curved OLED display
vivo just announced the T2 Pro in India, which looks like an enticing midranger with MediaTek's first 4nm mid-range chipset, the Dimenisty 7200. The handset's official release, however, is scheduled for September 29, 7 PM local time and sales will commence on Flipkart.Apart from the Dimensity 7200, the T2 Pro boasts a large 6.78-inch curved AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits of peak brightness and 10-bit color depth. The available memory variants are just two - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB.The camera hardware on the back is one of the phone's standout features, as it...


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Xiaomi 14 certification confirms 90W charging rate
Xiaomi is preparing to launch the 14 series before the end of 2023, and the company already got one of the smartphones certified by 3C. The Chinese Compulsory Certification (CCC) approved a phone with the model number 23127PN0CC, said to be the vanilla Xiaomi 14, with 90W charging support.The smartphone's charger will have a power output of 5-20V at 6.1-4.5A, which is 90W max. The Xiaomi MDY-14-EC charger will be needed to go there, but it's yet to be seen if the company will provide the adapter in the retail box.Back in early 2022, Xiaomi would ship the Xiaomi 13 with the charger...


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Today, Xiaomi unleashed the 13T series and we have both new phones in for review. We unboxed the Pro, now it's time to unpack the Xiaomi 13T. Looking inside the retail box reveals one of the differences between the 13T and the Pro - the latter ships with a 120W charger, while the 13T gets a 67W brick to match its highest supported speed. It's nothing to scoff at, the 67W charger will bring the 13T's 5,000mAh battery from zero to 100% in 42 minutes We have the Black Xiaomi 13T with a shiny glass back. It's slippery and reflective and it immediately catches every dust particle...


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Huawei nova 12 and 12 Pro specs leak, both running on HiSilicon Kirin chipsets
A Weibo post leaked an official poster for Huawei's upcoming nova 12 duo, revealing quite a bit about the nova 12 and nova 12 Pro. The latter is particularly interesting as it runs on a Kirin 9000S chipset, which also powers up the Mate 60 family. The nova 12 Pro also boasts a curved 120Hz OLED panel with second-generation Kunlun protection. A 4,900 mAh battery will keep the lights on with support for 100W charging. Leaked poster for the nova 12 family The back brings a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus and macro mode, and a 50MP telephoto shooter. The list...


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ranks 2nd in DxOMark's chart
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max passed DxOMark's camera test with flying colors - landing in second place overall and a whole eight places above its predecessor. DxOMark was impressed with the brightness and contrast of photos, the accurate exposure, even in night shots, and the excellent skin tones. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is ranked best for photo exposure, color, and texture, as well as bokeh, and is the best phone for video, per DxO's report. The only device in front of it is the Huawei P60 Pro. Where DxOMark's test showed deficiencies is low light performance, where the iPhone was...


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Xiaomi 13T Pro in for review
The Xiaomi 13T Pro is here and it's a big improvement on its predecessor in every way that matters. Upfront is a 144Hz-ready 6.67-inch AMOLED with a 2,600 nits peak brightness. Inside is a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chip with an Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU and 12GB or 16GB of RAM. The 13T Pro ups the protection against elements from the barely counting IP53 of its predecessor to the actually formidable IP68. The cameras are also better. The main unit scales down from 200MP to 50MP, but you get bigger binned pixels at 2.44µm, and even the ability to capture 10-bit LOG video with LUT...


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vivo V29 Pro's launch date announced
vivo's V29 series consists of V29, V29e, and V29 Lite, which will be joined by the V29 Pro on October 4. The smartphone will be unveiled in India at noon local time and will be sold in the country through vivo's official Indian website, Flipkart, and offline retail stores. The press note we received says vivo will launch the "V29 series" in India next Wednesday, meaning multiple phones. The other one is the V29 since the brand already launched the V29e in India, and there's no mention of the V29 Lite on the promo page set up by vivo on its Indian website. vivo hasn't detailed the...


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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro announced, Smart Band 8 goes global
Xiaomi held its global September launch event in Berlin today where we got the Xiaomi 13T series but they weren’t the only new devices on stage. We also got the latest smartwatch from the brand dubbed Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and the global release of the Smart Band 8. Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Watch 2 Pro is a full-fledged Google Wear OS smartwatch with a wide selection of third-party apps available to download. The watch comes in Bluetooth only or LTE models with the latter allowing you to take and receive calls, texts and stay connected even without a paired smartphone. Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro...


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Xiaomi 13T arrives with triple Leica cameras, 13T Pro adds 120W charging
The Xiaomi 13T series was announced today at an event in the German capital Berlin. The 13T and 13T Pro smartphones are quite similar to their China-only cousin Redmi K60 Ultra but come with improved camera hardware, and IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, which is a first for the T series. Xiaomi 13T The phone comes with a 4nm Dimensity 8200-Ultra chipset, which is essentially a Dimensity 8200 platform by Mediatek with some tweaks developed in partnership with Xiaomi. It's paired with LPDDR5 RAM, either 8 GB or 12 GB, and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Xiaomi 13T is...


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CMF by Nothing introduces three new products: Buds Pro, Watch Pro, and 65W GaN charger
Nothing today announced the first three products in its sub-brand, CMF, which stands for color, material, finish. The goal of this sub-brand is to provide more accessible products at lower prices compared to the more premium offerings of the main brand while maintaining the company's focus on design. The three products include the CMF Buds Pro, CMF Watch Pro, and CMF Power 65W GaN charger. The CMF Buds Pro offer active noise cancellation with a claimed 45dB reduction across a wide 5000Hz range. They have the largest battery of any Nothing audio product and claim 6.5 hours of use...


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Watch the Xiaomi 13T series unveiling live here
Xiaomi scheduled a launch for today, and we expect to see the international unveiling of the 13T and 13T Pro smartphones. The devices will have Leica-branded cameras and will be introduced at an event in Berlin. The launch will be streamed on YouTube, and we put the video below, so you can tune in when it starts at 2 PM UTC. We learned both Xiaomi 13T devices will have a 6.67” OLED screen with a 144 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery. The 13T and 13T Pro should share their designs with the Redmi K60 Ultra but come with more capable triple cameras with two 50MP and one 12MP...


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iPhone 15 Pro Max teardown on iFixit reveals more of the same
The iPhone 15 series received iFixit’s official teardown treatment and the results are a mixed bag. The 15 Pro models finally received the updated internal design where you can now directly remove the back glass without removing the display first. The internal components on the Pro models are still hidden behind the screen instead of the back glass like on the vanilla iPhone 15 and the 15 Plus. The big change with the 15 Pro models is that the back glass is now removable so cracked back repairs should will be faster and easier. iPhone 15 Pro Max There is one major caveat though as...


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CMF Buds Pro review
The Buds Pro are the first of the three products being launched under the CMF brand by Nothing. These are entry-level, affordable products, which Nothing wants to delineate from its main brand and its more premium offerings. The CMF Buds Pro are relatively basic earbuds with one major feature; you get active noise cancellation, which is rapidly becoming a must-have even in the entry-level segment. We see a lot of subpar implementations in this price range so it will be interesting to see how well it works on the CMF Buds Pro and how they perform in general. Unboxing Usually,...


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Samsung tipped to announce the Galaxy S24 series on January 18
Samsung introduces its Galaxy S flagships in the first quarter of the year, a tradition going for over a decade. According to the latest tip, the Galaxy S24 series will arrive quite early - the Unpacked event is said to take place on January 18. The information comes from Ice Universe, a leakster with great track record with Samsung-related products. Galaxy S24 mockup renders Last time we saw a Samsung launch in January was in 2021 when the Galaxy S21 lineup was introduced. Back then, the reason was the company wanted to introduce a refreshed lineup in pandemic times to...


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Samsung Galaxy A35 to come with a camera upgrade
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A34 in March, and we expect the Galaxy A35 to arrive during the same time next year. There's expectedly no word from Samsung about the Galaxy A35, but Dutch publication GalaxyClub has revealed some camera details about this smartphone. Samsung Galaxy A34 The publication claims the Samsung Galaxy A35 will come with a 50MP primary camera - an upgrade over the Galaxy A34's 48MP unit in terms of resolution. The primary camera will likely be joined by ultrawide and macro units, but it's unclear if those will get any upgrades. The Galaxy A34 features a 13MP...


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More specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE duo appear online, will skip OLED panels
Samsung is expected to announce a raft of Fan Edition devices soon, including the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, Galaxy Buds FE audio wearables, and two tablets - Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+. More specs on the slate duo appeared now surfaced and it's not necessarily good news. According to WinFuture, the big displays will be LCD and not OLED. Also, only the Plus variant will reportedly support S Pen input. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE & Tab S9 FE+ The panel of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE should be 10.9” with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels, which is a 16:10 ratio. The Tab S9 FE+ should...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE price leaks
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 FE has been leaking extensively in recent weeks, so much so that it pretty much seems like not one day can go by without a new one. Today, it's one of the most important details that got outed, and that's the phone's price. We're talking about its price in the US, which probably won't directly translate well into how much Samsung will ask for it in other places. For the US, today's rumor has the recommended retail price at $599. That should transform into at least €699 in the EU, if not more - for comparison's sake, the S23 is $749 in the US but €949 in the...


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Sony Xperia 5 V is now on sale
If you're old enough, you remember the times when Sony used to have a multiple-month gap between a phone's announcement and its release, but that's definitely not been the case this time around with the Xperia 5 V. The device was made official by the Japanese company at the beginning of this month, and guess what - it's already available to order. You can buy one in Germany from Amazon for €999. The handset's shipping date keeps changing on the Amazon listing, but at the latest you'll get it delivered to your door on Monday. If you can't wait that long, you can purchase one from...


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in for review
The iPhones are now shipping and our iPhone 15 Pro Max arrived as well! So here's an unboxing as we start reviewing this technological beast. The USB cable inside your phone box is rarely news, but in this case it is - the braided USB-C cable is the first to ship with any iPhone and it's perfectly compatible with any USB-C device - progress is here! Lucky us, we got the Natural Titanium, which looks as unique as a phone can these days. Apple says it takes 14 hours to make and it's a nice mix of silver and light copper. It also looks and feels different from the shiny razor-edged iPhone...


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Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 debuts with notched screen, Kirin 9000s and 10,100 mAh battery
Huawei held a product launch event in China earlier today where we got the new Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design edition alongside a new tablet entry dubbed MatePad Pro 13.2. As the name implies this tablet features a sizeable 13.2-inch OLED display with 1920 x 2880px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel sports a 3:2 aspect ratio and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. There’s a 16MP front-facing camera housed inside a notch cutout 16MP on the horizontal side. The screen features impressively thin bezels. MatePad Pro 13.2 houses a total of six speakers and four microphones for optimal...


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Experiment: Apple iPhone 15 Pro's 28mm and 35mm modes are just digital crops
Apple dedicated a few moments from its nearly 1-hour iPhone 15 presentation to the new Pro models' custom 28mm and 35mm shooting modes. Technically, you get a cropped 28mm or 35mm portion from the native 24mm primary lens and you get it in the same 24MP resolution as the default 24mm images. Apple says that with the iPhone 15 Pro, "it's like having seven pro lenses in your pocket". It's a convenient feature for those who prefer a focal length narrower than 24mm. You tap the 1x mode in the camera to go to 28mm (1.2x) and once again to 35mm (1.5x). You can even make either the default...


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If you were wondering whether the long-rumored OnePlus Open, the company's first foldable device, would be sold officially in India, wonder no more. It will. This is clear given that the brand has started its teaser campaign for the Open in India - but not as you'd expect.It's not a social media post announcing an announcement, or anything like that. Instead, OnePlus effectively gave an Open to Indian actress Anushka Sharma, and had her "inadvertently" show it to paparazzi left and right. This was caught by not one but two separate videos, which you can see below. Now,...


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Samsung Galaxy S24+ CAD-based renders leak too, completing the family
Today has been a big day for leaks of upcoming flagship Samsung phones. We first saw renders of the vanilla Galaxy S24 popping up, and then the top of the line S24 Ultra followed suit. The eagle-eyed among you may have realized there's one member of the family missing - the S24+. Well, not anymore, as it too has now been subjected to the CAD-based leaked renders treatment.These show the middle child of 2024's flagship family from an array of different perspectives, and the design is incredibly similar to that of the S24. As before, it looks like the S24+ will basically be a larger version...


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Apple iPhone 15 Plus in for review
It’s that time of the year where delivery couriers are rushing around town trying to deliver as many new iPhones to the masses. We already received our iPhone 15 Pro Max which and even completed its review, but we also got another package containing the iPhone 15 Plus. Let’s see what this one brings to the table ahead of its full review.We picked out the Blue version of the 15 Plus, but as you can see, the color is really washed out to the point that you might easily mistake it for white. Apple really dulled the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus color options this year making the lighter shades...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra design revealed through CAD renders
Right after the Galaxy S24's design was revealed by SmartPrix in collaboration with @OnLeaks, it's now time for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.The CAD-based renders reveal the full design of the phone and as reports have indicated, the Galaxy S24 Ultra looks similar to the current Galaxy S23 Ultra.There are four cameras on the back in the same arrangement, a nearly identical rectangular shape with flat tops and bottoms and a lightly curved side frame.The front of the phone shows a flatter screen edge, noticeably less curved than the S23 Ultra.The report says that Samsung has reduced...


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iPhone 12 SAR-lowering software update approved by French authorities
While the past two weeks have been all about the iPhone 15 series, we did get a strange recent development with the three-year-old iPhone 12 in France. The National Frequency Agency (ANFR) found the vanilla iPhone 12 was emitting higher than allowed electromagnetic waves which forced the regulator to ban Apple from selling the device on the local market and required Cupertino to issue a software update.A new report from ANFR claims that the regulator has now approved Apple’s iPhone 12 software update (version 4.06.02) which was tested by the French agency and was found to lower the...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 series rumored dimensions emerge
Rumors and spec details about the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup have been popping up for months now and we have a new summary on the sizes and some more specs for the upcoming Samsung flagships thanks to IceUniverse. As per the tipster, Galaxy S24 will offer a slightly larger 6.2-inch screen with smaller bezels. The S24+ will also feature slimmer bezels and a bump up to QHD+ resolution while the S24 Ultra will retain the 6.8-inch QHD+ screen. Device Dimensions Screen Battery Galaxy S24 147 × 70.6 × 7.6mm; 168g 6.2", FHD+ resolution, 2500 nits...


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Tecno Phantom V Flip's India sale date revealed
The Tecno Phantom V Flip debuted last week and will go on sale on Sunday, with India being the first market to get it. As a part of the early bird sale through Amazon.in, its price is INR49,999 ($600/€565) in both color options - Iconic Black and Mystic Dawn.The Phantom V Flip is Tecno's first clamshell smartphone. It features a 6.9" 120Hz FullHD+ folding LTPO AMOLED screen with a centered punch-hole for the 32MP selfie camera. There's another screen on the cover, which is circular and measures 1.32" and has two cameras around it - 64MP primary and 13MP ultrawide.Under the...


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Qualcomm introduces next-gen AR/VR platforms Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and AR1 Gen 1
Qualcomm announced its next-generation AR/VR platforms called Snapdragon XR Gen 2 and AR1 Gen 1. The two platforms should enable mixed reality and virtual reality in thin and lightweight devices that don't require an external battery pack. This gives other OEMs a chance to grab a share of the space that should see an uptick in popularity following the launch of Apple's Vision Pro.The Snapdragon XR Gen 2 is arguably the more interesting chip of the two. It supports MR and VR devices with 2.5x better GPU performance compared to its predecessor, 8x better AI performance, support for up...


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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro product pages and detailed specs leak
Our latest peek at the upcoming Google Pixel 8 series comes courtesy of Evan Blass and it's a doozy.It's a series of promo images of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Watch 2. Below is a neat specs comparison from Google's product page for the Pixel series, pitting the two new phones against the 7 and 7a. It confirms the 8 and 8 Pro camera specs, including that the 8 will finally get an ultrawide shooter with autofocusing. The Pixel 8 will be able to go up to 8x Super Res Zoom, while the Pixel 8 Pro will leverage its 5x optical zoom camera to go up to 30x.A detailed specs...


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Fitbit Charge 6 unveiled with improved heart rate sensor, added Google features
Fitbit Charge 6 is the latest addition in the Google wearables division bringing improved health tracking and even deeper integration with Google apps like YouTube Music, Google Pay and Google Maps.Charge 6 features a 1.04-inch color AMOLED display with Always-On Display (AOD) functionality. The tracker features an aluminum, glass and resin build with a haptic side button for controls.Heart rate tracking seems to be the Charge 6’s forte thanks to an updated optical sensor paired with new electrical sensors and machine learning algorithms developed by Google. Charge 6 should offer...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 images reveal flat design
Last month, reliable tipster Ice universe claimed Samsung will adopt a flat design with the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, and their claim has been corroborated by leakster OnLeaks, who, in partnership with Smartprix, has shared Galaxy S24's renders revealing its design.Like the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S24 also has a flat back, but it's a departure from the S23's curved frames since it has iPhone-like flat frames, which could make the smartphone less comfortable to hold for some.You can also notice that the LED flash on the rear is now placed between the first and second camera and...


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Samsung Galaxy A15 leaks again in new image
To call Samsung's design language for its smartphones "predictable" at this point would be a very obvious understatement. All of its devices basically look incredibly similar from the rear, with very similar individual camera circle-islands. That goes from the top of the line all the way to the most affordable handsets, and the upcoming Galaxy A15 will be no exception.Earlier this month we saw the first leaked renders showcasing the device, and you can definitely tell it's a Samsung. Three individual, vertically aligned camera 'bumps' on the rear? Check. Today legendary leakster Evan...


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OnePlus Buds 3 renders and key specs emerge
The next iteration in the OnePlus Buds family will most likely launch alongside the OnePlus 12 but tipster Onleaks shared an early look at the upcoming TWS buds complete with official-looking renders and their key specs.OnePlus Buds 3 renders OnePlus Buds 3 look similar to the OP Buds Pro 2 with a dual-tone finish on the buds and silicone ear tips. As per the leaked specs, Buds 3 will pack dual drivers with a 10.4mm woofer and 6mm tweeter. The buds will connect over Bluetooth 5.3 with dual device pairing and Google Fast Pair on supported devices.They will also offer up to...


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Google mocks the iPhone 15 Pro Max in latest ad, thinks the Pixel 8 Pro will get more hype
Google's series of video ads under the "#BestPhonesForever" moniker continues today with the latest installment, a "scary story" about how wonderful and AI-filled the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch on October 4 will be.That is, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max portrayed alongside the Pixel 7 Pro in this video. The iPhone, in Google's opinion, only got "a different mute button, a dynamic-er island, and a new charging port". The iPhone is thus nervous about the prospect of the Pixel 8 Pro being more innovative, and getting "the best AI", whatever that means.So much...


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Apple iPhone 15 in for review
Not everyone needs a Pro iPhone and for those that want a compact but capable daily driver, the iPhone 15 is the go-to. But the vanilla model was getting a bit repetitive these past few years.The iPhone 15 has reinvigorated the form factor in a big way. For starters, it now has a universal port - the USB-C on the bottom opens up the iPhone to a world of universal accessories it didn't have.The other change is about bringing the base model up to speed. The Dynamic Island makes the 15 look fresh and modern, not to mention that it's interactable, unlike the solid block that was the...


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Black Shark announces new gaming accessories for the global market
Xiaomi gaming arm Black Shark announced a slew of gaming accessories today. There’s the Black Shark S1 smartwatch, the Lucifer open-ear wireless earphones on the wearables front. We also got the Green Ghost wireless gamepad and a new smartphone cooler – the MagSafe-compatible MagCooler 3 Pro.Black Shark S1 Smart Watch features a 1.43-inch round AMOLED display, a metal bezel and IP68 rating. You also get on-device Bluetooth calling and 24/7 heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring. The watch can also track over 100 sports modes and Black Shark claims 10-day battery life with normal...


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NIO Phone gets its first software update
Last week, Chinese EV maker NIO launched its first smartphone called NIO Phone, which is receiving its first software update.Some users received the update weighing 128MB in size, while some required a download of 558MB, with the latter bringing Intelligent Vehicle Control and NIO Link Relay to the smartphone.The Intelligent Vehicle Control brings fingerprint verification support and onboard temperature syncing when getting in a NIO car, while NIO Link Relay lets users transfer navigation to the in-car system and automatically end it on the NIO Phone.Besides, NIO Link Relay...


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Valve officially releases Counter-Strike 2, it's now available on Steam
Arguably one of the most anticipated game titles this year is Counter-Strike 2. Valve, the studio behind the famous competitive shooter, announced the update to the existing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in March this year, but limited the beta testing to select high-ranking players, streamers and content creators.Counter-Strike 2 doesn't feel like an upgrade, but like a totally different game. While most of the mechanics for which we love Counter-Strike are in place, CS2 is an improvement in many aspects and fixes a slew of issues, for which the community was complaining about for...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ spotted on Google Play Console
Samsung is gearing up to launch its midrange Galaxy Tab A9 on October 5 in India and we already saw the device on the Google Play Console listing last week. We now have a new listing detailing the Galaxy Tab A9+ which may launch alongside the regular Tab A9.Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ on Google Play ConsoleTab A9+ brings a 1200 x 1920px resolution display alongside a Snapdragon 695 chipset and 4GB RAM. There’s no mention of the display size for the Tab A9+ but we can assume it will be at least 11 or 12-inches in diagonal. The new listing also confirms Android 13, which is presumably...


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Last we heard anything about Google's delayed release of Android 14, it was rumored to finally be dropping on the day of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro announcement - October 4. Back then, it was just a rumor. Today, it's sort of confirmed.Only sort of, because this isn't exactly an official announcement - and we're not expecting one from Google until the day of. What we have is Canadian carrier Telus listing when software update rollouts would commence for the devices it sells. And under all Pixel devices starting with the Pixel 4a, "Android U" was listed as going out on October...


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OnePlus Open hype building campaign officially starts with a first look video
If rumors have been correct, then OnePlus will launch its first ever foldable smartphone, the Open, at some point this month. Today, the company is officially starting its teaser / hype-building campaign for the upcoming device, following the soft start from a few days ago when an Indian actress was spotted rocking the Open in the open.So, what we have today is a video from Unbox Therapy, in which OnePlus boss Pete Lau makes an appearance in an interview of sorts. He talks up the device's hinge design, on which OnePlus (or more likely, parent company Oppo) apparently holds 35...


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Apple could strike a $2 billion deal for the TV rights to Formula 1 races
This February Apple launched the MLS Season Pass – a place to stream Major League Soccer, which doesn’t require an Apple TV+ subscription (thought TV+ subscribers get a discount). This was apparently quite successful (it’s credited with 1 million new subscribers hopping on board) and Cupertino is now trying to strike a similar deal and become the exclusive rights holder for Formula 1 races.Business F1 reports that the deal will cost Apple around $2 billion a year, double what the Formula 1 Group is getting for the global TV rights currently. However, there are deals in place with...


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Samsung to further cut production of memory chips to stem the losses
Samsung Device Solutions (DS), the division in charge of the lucrative chip production business, posted a loss in the first quarter of this year, its first quarter in the red since 2009. Unfortunately, the rest of this year isn’t looking good either, so Samsung is slashing production targets.The operating loss in Q1 was KRW 4.6 trillion, which was lowered to KRW 4.36 trillion in Q2. The loss for Q3 will be around KRW 4.0 trillion ($2.95 billion), predicts analyst Kim Dong-won from KB Securities.Other analysts are forecasting smaller loses for Q3 – KRW 3.7 trillion, according to Kim...


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Google Pixel 8 unboxed on video two days before the official launch
Google will unveil the new Pixel 8 series later this week (on Wednesday, October 4), but there have been so many leaks that the phones feel like they are already official. The leaks include photos of the retail package for the Pixel 8. Want to know what’s in the box? Check out this YouTube short:The video was posted by PBKreviews, a channel that usually focuses on disassembly videos and drop tests rather than leaks. Anyway, it shows the contents of the box: a USB C to C cable, a USB C to A adapter, a quick start guide and the phone itself.Photos of a Pixel 8 box from a...


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Oppo Find N3 Flip appears on Geekbench ahead of global launch
The Find N3 Flip from Oppo made its debut in China back in late August and it’s now expected to go global soon. Ahead of that, we have the global Find N3 Flip on Geekbench with a different identifier (CPH2519) compared to the Chinese model which goes by PHT110.Oppo Find N3 Flip global unit on GeekbenchLooking at the Geekbench listing, we get confirmation that the device is still equipped with the Dimensity 9200 chipset and 12 GB RAM. We can assume the rest of the spec sheet will be identical to the Find N3 Flip launched in China. It also boots Android 13, presumably with ColorOS...


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The iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S23 Ultra drop test raises questions over titanium strength
Can we agree that drop tests are irresponsible, cruel on the phones, and amazingly viewable content? As these go, this might be the best around, featuring the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra against the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.Both phones's rear and front glass cracked on the first drop, but while the Galaxy S23 Ultra kept accumulating small amounts of damage, the iPhone 15 Pro Max got worse far faster. Here's the full video.


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Apple acknowledges iPhone 15 Pro series overheating issues, promises fix
It wouldn’t be a proper iPhone launch without a bit of controversy and this year there have been numerous reports of overheating iPhone 15 Pro series models. Apple has now acknowledged the issue and is actively working on a fix with an upcoming software update.We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected. The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity.We have also found a bug in iOS 17 that is impacting some users and will be addressed in a software...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 39
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max extended its reign in our trending chart in week 39 and just last week it's followed by the Redmi Note 13 Pro+.The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in third as newly announced Xiaomi 13T Pro came just short of making the podium. We then have the other member of the new duo, the vanilla 13T, placed fifth.The Samsung Galaxy A54 is up to sixth, pushing the Redmi Note 13 Pro to seventh.The Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Pro are now down to eight and ninth, respectively, while the Redmi Note 12 completes this installment of the chart.The iPhone 15 Pro Max's rule now spans...


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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Photography Kit review
How can you make possibly the best smartphone for photography an even more capable cameraphone? Accessorize it!That's exactly what Xiaomi did for the 13 Ultra with the Photography Kit - a quirky set of accessories for the everyday phone user, but an invaluable work tool for the enthusiast photographer and videographer.What's the Photography Kit?The Xiaomi 13 Ultra Photography Kit features a quality protective case with a lens cap, a 67mm filter adapter, a camera grip with Bluetooth, and a lanyard.The whole packageYou can just snap the case on the phone and put...


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Week 39 in review: Xiaomi 13T is here, iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating
As the new iPhones shipped out to buyers and reviews went live, some things became apparent about the new iPhones. The Pro Max has one hell of a camera - it ranked second on DxOMark's chart (a huge leap for an iPhone, historically), and the Pro models seem to struggle to cool down the A17 Pro chipset. According to Ming-Chi Kuo's survey, Apple made compromises to the cooling system, reduced the cooling area, and by choosing titanium over steel, made the Pro models harder to cool. Apple will address the issue via software updates.The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro's prices for the States...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and India
It has been a week after the iPhone 15 series hit store shelves and it has been a fairly quiet week because of it. With only a few major launches, we focused mostly on older phones and their slide down the price ladder – and how they compare to the new offerings as well. Use the links below the jump to your country. USA The UK The Netherlands Germany India USAFoldables are still quite expensive, but if you’re patient enough, you can grab a discount. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 with 512GB storage has fallen by $255 several months after launch. ...


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Apple FineWoven Case and Wallet hands-on
Apple's Wonderlust event this year was as much about announcing the company's environmental efforts as about new products. One major change the company is making this year is that it will no longer be offering leather as a material for any of its products and accessories.This is a pretty big deal, especially for iPhone users, as leather cases are a hot-selling item, and Apple itself, along with several other third parties, has always offered a great variety of leather cases and accessories for the iPhone.So where does that leave us this year? Well, as a replacement, the company...


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Weekly poll: can the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro lure you in with a great value for money proposition?
The Xiaomi 13 series was strong out of the gate, but pricey too – the global versions started at €1,000 for the Xiaomi 13 (8/256GB) and €1,300 for the Xiaomi 13 Pro (12/256GB). This week saw the launch of the 13T duo – the phones are not as capable as the main 13 series, however, they are a good deal cheaper too.Xiaomi 13TThe Xiaomi 13T is €650 for an 8/256GB phone, the Xiaomi 13T Pro goes for €800 for a unit with extra RAM and the same amount of storage, i.e. 12/256GB. So, both of them have lower MSRPs than their non-T siblings. The price of the old flagships has fallen since...


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Weekly poll results: Tecno Phantom V Flip's low price is its biggest advantage
Slowly but surely foldables are inching towards an affordable price range. And it’s not the old flagship killer brands doing it but rather Tecno’s premium brand – the Phantom V Flip launches at ₹50,000 in India and will be €700 in Europe. This makes it the cheapest foldable yet.For comparison, the Rarz 40 is one of the most affordable flip foldables and it costs ₹60,000/€900. The V Flip does have a few rough edges, but as we found in our review, this is a very compelling package for the price.That’s good enough for one fifth of voters in last week’s poll who might have been counting...


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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro in for review
Xiaomi made the trek to Google's Wear OS for the Watch 2 Pro and it makes for a solid smart wearable that's ready to compete with Samsung's Galaxy Watch6 Classic. What's more, Xiaomi's watch is €270 for the Bluetooth model and €330 for an LTE-ready one - Samsung's watch crosses the €400 mark.You get the watch in either Black with a fluoroelastomer strap or silver with a leather strap and Xiaomi's proprietary wireless charger.Upfront the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro has your standard 1.43-inch 466x466px OLED display with as much as 600 nits. It's packed into a 46mm casing. Xiaomi went with...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE's India launch date revealed
Last week, Amazon.in set up a promo page for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE on its website, revealing the smartphone would launch in India in October. Now, Samsung's Indian branch has revealed the Galaxy S23 FE will launch in the country next week - on October 4.The Korean conglomerate has updated the banner image of its X account, which includes three cameras with the text "The New Epic" and "Launching on October 4." Samsung hasn't mentioned the smartphone's name, but we know this particular teaser refers to the Galaxy S23 FE.The brand has also posted an image on X for a new Galaxy...


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Google Pixel 8's retail box surfaces
The retail box of the Google Pixel 8 arriving on October 4 has surfaced, corroborating the previous design leaks since it has a picture of the Pixel 8's rear side featuring two cameras and a LED flash.Google Pixel 8 • Google Pixel 8 ProTurn the box around, and you see some Pixel 8 specs: 5G Sub-6 connectivity, 6.2" screen, and 128GB storage. This particular color model is called Hazel, and the label reveals the box will come bundled with a charging cable and a Quick Switch Adapter. It also includes the Pixel 8's model code: G9BQD.Google Pixel 8 retail boxThe Google...


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Oppo Pad Neo gets NBTC certified
Oppo launched its first tablet, called Oppo Pad, in February 2022 and later followed up with the Oppo Pad Air and Oppo Pad 2. Now we learn the Chinese brand could soon launch a new tablet called Oppo Pad Neo, certified by Thailand's NBTC.The Oppo Pad Neo has model designation OPD2303, and its NBTC listing doesn't reveal anything other than confirming LTE connectivity, making it the first Oppo tablet to have cellular support.Oppo Pad AirThe Oppo Pad Neo will likely mark the beginning of a new tablet lineup for Oppo, and we'll have to wait to find out whether it will be...


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Last month, renders of the Samsung Galaxy A15 surfaced online, showing us what the smartphone looks like. Now, the Galaxy A15 has popped up on Geekbench, revealing its key specs.We are talking about the 4G variant, having model code SM-A155F. It runs Android 14 and has 4GB RAM onboard. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core processor with a maximum clock frequency of 2GHz and scored 743 and 2,005 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, respectively.The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G's Geekbench listing doesn't divulge anything else about it, but the Galaxy A15's leaked...


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New iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air models coming in the next few months
Apple is currently working on a bunch of new tablets, all of which will become official in the next few months. In fact, all of them are slated to launch with a version of iPadOS 17, which means they will be released before next September, when Apple will send out iPadOS 18 to supported devices.That's not a very clear timeline at all, but what is clearer are the models that we should expect. First off, a new iPad mini, with the same design as the last one, but newer internals.Current iPad miniSecond, not one but two new iPad Airs, one of which could be either a plus-size model,...


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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra will all have titanium frames, new rumor claims
Last month the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max launched with titanium frames instead of the stainless steel used in their predecessors. The novelty won't last long, however, if the latest rumor regarding Samsung's Galaxy S24 family pans out.According to a tipster over on X (formerly Twitter), the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will all have titanium frames. We've already seen all three of them in leaked CAD-based renders, and those images portrayed very flat frames.The Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra all have titanium frames.— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) October 5, 2023...


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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro plus the Xiaomi 12T now receiving MIUI update based Android 14
Android 14’s preview stage started in February but the new OS is finally complete and it started rolling out to Pixels earlier today. Not to be outdone, Xiaomi has released a new MIUI version based on Android 14 as well, available for several models as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update.The phones in question are the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T. Previously, the new version was available for those who signed up as beta testers, now it is rolling out to users on the Global and EEA branches.MIUI 14 based on Android 14 now available on select phonesExpect to see...


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Leica announces Sofort 2 instant camera and printer
Leica has finally brought out its second generation instant camera, aptly named Sofort 2 (sofort means immediately in German). This is a sequel seven years in the making, but it is seemingly worth it.It's a Leica from the outside - well-made for its market segment and recognizable. It comes in three colors - Black, Red, and White.The most significant improvement over the first Sofort is that this is no longer just an instant camera. It's now a hybrid digital camera with a 1/5" CMOS sensor that captures 4.9MP photos to a microSD. You then choose which photos you want...


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Wear OS 4 goes stable, it's coming to original Pixel Watches later this year
The Pixel Watch 2 was announced this week and it brings with it the new Wear OS 4. There should be an asterisk next to “new” – we’ve already seen Wear OS on the Galaxy Watch6 series, though that was the heavily customized Samsung interpretation of the new OS.Anyway, the Watch 2 will run the new OS from the get go, original Pixel Watches will receive it as an update later this year. In the meantime, developers can use Galaxy Watches to test their apps.One thing they might want to try out is the Watch Face Format – this was co-developed with Samsung and let’s developers define the...


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Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0's early access roadmap revealed
Realme announced the Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 early access program for the Realme GT2 Pro last month, and now the company has shared a list of smartphones eligible for Realme UI 5.0 early access.The list includes over two dozen devices, and the next smartphones in line to get Realme UI 5.0 early access are the GT Neo 3 and GT Neo 3 150W. Realme hasn't shared any specific date, but the update will be available sometime this month for both phones.Realme GT2 ProNext month, five more smartphones will get Realme UI 5.0 early access, including Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+....


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Samsung's Exynos 2400's GPU performance and key specs revealed
A tipster on X (formerly Twitter), who's been giving out some solid leaks regarding Samsung's future devices has shed some light onto the company's upcoming Exynos 2400 SoC, which is supposed to power up the future Galaxy S24 series in some regions.The leakster posted two screenshots comparing the Exynos 2400 chip to Qualcomm's current top-shelf Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in Powerboard 4.0. And in a direct GPU battle, the Xclipse 940 GPU (co-developed with AMD) scored slightly lower than the Adreno 740 inside the SD8 Gen 2.There are a couple of things to consider here, though. For...


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Android 14 is now rolling out to Pixel devices
Android 14 was in its preview program from February with Google issuing several previews and betas along the way and Pixel users are now finally getting the final public release version. You’ll need a Pixel 4a 5G or a later to download the latest Android version. Android OEMs including Samsung, iQOO, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, vivo and Xiaomi are expected to bring Android 14 updates to their devices in the coming months.The customization options which Google detailed earlier this year are now here with Generative AI wallpapers on coming first on Pixel 8 and...


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Stacked OnePlus 11R Solar Red launches as India exclusive
OnePlus just launched an India-exclusive 11R Solar Red version - a stacked variant of the 11R in a catching color.OnePlus touts the color as iconic to the brand. The back features grippy vegan leather with stitching on the sides.Fetching rear design aside, this is a maxed-out OnePlus 11R with 18GB of LPDDR5X RAM, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 512GB of storage, and 100W SuperVOOC charging. OnePlus says the added RAM will make the 11R Solar Red 6% faster and that it will happily run Genshin Impact at an average of 59.46 fps.The OnePlus 11R Solar Red is INR 45,999 in its...


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Samsung brings sleep apnea detection to Galaxy Watch 5 and 6 series in Korea
Samsung announced a new sleep apnea detection feature coming to Galaxy Watch models in Korea early next year. The new feature received approval from Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and will be available for the Galaxy Watch6 and Watch5 series in the Samsung Health Monitor app early next year for South Korean users.With the new sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch series, we are providing users with a simple, proactive tool to recognize this disorder in its earliest possible stages before their condition worsens.” - Hon Pak, VP and Head of Digital Health Team at Samsung...


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OnePlus Pad Go's battery detailed
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Pad Go on October 6, and the company has already revealed its design with a few specs, with the latest bits telling us about the tablet's battery size and charging speed.The OnePlus Pad Go will pack an 8,000 mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support, unlike the OnePlus Pad unveiled in February, which came with a 9,510 mAh cell and 67W charging.OnePlus previously revealed the Pad Go would sport an 11.35" 2.4K display and feature quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It would also have 5G connectivity and 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage...


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Samsung announces SmartTag2 with new design, features and longer battery life
Following its Galaxy Fan Edition devices, Samsung announced its updated SmartTag2 device with a new more durable and versatile design, longer battery life and extended set of features. The design now incorporates a metal ring inside so it can be used for more things.One of the new functionalities of the SmartTag2 is the so-called Lost Mode. The owner of the SmartTag2 can input their contact information and whenever it's lost, the person who finds the tag can scan it using the phone's NFC and it will automatically show the owner's contact information.A new Compass View makes it...


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iOS 17.0.3 is out to fix overheating for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple has today released iOS 17.0.3, which, as the name implies, is a very small incremental update to iOS 17. Or rather, it is that if you own anything other than an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 15 Pro Max. If you have either of those devices, then this is the holy grail that you've been waiting for. The cool (excuse the obvious pun) update you should install right away.That's right, this is the one that's supposed to fix the overheating issues that a lot of people have been reporting on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max ever since those handsets launched. Last week, Apple finally...


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Google Pixel 8 teardown video already available
Following months of teasers, leaks and rumors, a few hours ago Google finally made the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro fully official, and started taking pre-orders for them. And already, there's a full teardown video for the Pixel 8, coming from YouTube channel PBKreviews.The video goes into a detailed description of what you need to do in order to disassemble a Pixel 8, bit by bit, starting with a very simple step: taking out the SIM tray. That is, of course, the easiest step, it's all more complicated from there.In the end, the Pixel 8 receives a 7 out of 10 reparability score, where...


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vivo X100 Pro rumored to bring satellite connectivity
Satellite connectivity on smartphones seems to be the next big feature and a new report from leakster WhyLab suggests the upcoming vivo X100 Pro may feature satellite messaging. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently certified the X100 Pro (V2309A model number) and one of the more interesting features on the spec sheet is two-way satellite messaging. According to the new report, X100 Pro will be able to transmit and receive texts, pictures, voice recordings and even videos in areas without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivityUnisoc V8821 chipBased on...


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Best Buy sells the Pixel 8 Pro with a free Pixel Watch 2, Pixel 8 gets the Pixel Buds Pro instead
It has been almost exactly a year since Google unveiled the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch – now their successors have arrived. They are available through Google’s online store, of course, but here is an offer from Best Buy (this is for US fans only).Both phones come bundled with a Pixel accessory and you can get up to $800 credit when trading in an old device.The Google Pixel 8 Pro is bundled with the new Pixel Watch 2, which is worth $350 on its own. The phone itself starts at $1,000 if you go for the 128GB model. Check out the deal on Best Buy.Google Pixel 8 Pro + Pixel...


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Google adds Blue and Porcelain colors to the Pixel Buds Pro
Google made use of the occasion of its big Pixel 8 and Watch 2 launch to unveil two new colors to the Pixel Buds Pro. They're an off-white Porcelain and a Blue that matches the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.The Pixel Buds Pro are otherwise unchanged, specs-wise and price-wise. They're $199 or €229 and now come in a total of six colors - Coral, Fog, Charcoal, Lemongrass, Blue, and Porcelain.The Google Pixel Buds ProThe Pixel Buds Pro are feature-packed earbuds. They have active noise cancellation with transparency mode, hands-free Google Assistant, multi-point connection for...


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Google Pixel Watch 2 arrives with new chipset and improved battery life
Google released its first-ever smartwatch last year and while it was promising, it had some flaws. Time for take two – here is the new Google Pixel Watch 2. It looks the same, but that goes for the new Pixel 8 series too. And it’s actually more accurate to say that the hardware looks the same because the new Wear OS 4 brings major visual upgrades.Google Pixel Watch 2The original Pixel Watch launched with an old Exynos 9110. While this 10nm chip kept the UI snappy enough, it was not exactly efficient. The second gen watch replaces it with the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, once again...


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The MDR-MV1 are Sony's newest studio mixing and monitoring headphones. They could be considered the spiritual successors to the legendary MDR-7506, which have been around for over 32 years and are still on sale.Unlike previous Sony headphones meant for studio use, the MV1 are open-back headphones. Sony intends these to be used more specifically for mastering spatial audio, which is becoming increasingly popular these days with the advent of Dolby Atmos (and less so because of Sony's own 360 Reality Audio).In this review, I will be checking if the MV1 are fit for their intended...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 40
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's streak is at an end in week 40 as new announcements from Google and Samsung stormed the top of the chart. It was the Pixel 8 Pro that ended up on top, while the Galaxy S23 FE had to settle for second.As a consolation to the Koreans it's the outgoing Galaxy S21 FE that rose to take third. This leaves the iPhone 15 Pro Max in fourth, just ahead of the other new Google phone - the Pixel 8.Xiaomi 13T is the best placed phone by the Chinese maker in sixth, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra takes seventh.Xiaomi 13T Pro is down to eight, while most popular phone...


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OnePlus 11R Solar Red hands-on
OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 11R Solar Red edition in India. This is similar to the standard OnePlus 11R with mostly aesthetic differences.The Solar Red edition was initially unveiled as a Genshin Impact special edition in China. The Solar Red is essentially the same phone minus the special packaging and software personalization.The main feature of this variant is the striking red vegan leather back, replete with a leather texture in the middle, fake stitched pattern, and a ribbed texture around the edges for grip.Visually, the design is quite convincing...


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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro review
IntroductionThe best way to compete in the premium smartwatch market is to join Google’s Wear OS (or be an Apple Watch), or so Xiaomi thought as it was designing the Watch 2 Pro. The move opens up the Play Store and all of its apps, while the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 platform - a big 4nm step up from the S1 Pro - takes things up a further notch. The chipset is a rarity among Wear OS watches outside of the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5.The move to a proper OS also means that the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro lasts about two days, while the watch it replaces had its battery life measured in weeks. That’s a...


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Motorola G54 Power in for review
This is the Motorola G54 Power - think of it as a boosted version of the G54. Everything's identical, except the battery, which is a larger 6,000mAh unit, and the camera system has an 8MP ultrawide instead of a 2MP depth sensor.The Motorola G54 Power ships with a 33W charger alongside the usual cable and case.We have the rather bland Black model, but you could get a fresher Blue or Green. The display is alright for the price - it's a 6.5-inch 1080p IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate. It's colorful and has good contrast. Where it falls a bit short is in its limited...


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Flashback: Samsung's Galaxy S minis were small but hardly deserving of the S-branding
Mini phones are on our mind again – when are they not? – but the most recent memory to surface is just another confirmation that the market doesn’t actually want such devices.Specifically, we want to talk about the Samsung Galaxy S III mini and its ilk. The first one came out in October 2012, about half a year after the big S III. We find it a bit funny that this “mini” phone has the same display as the original Galaxy S, which was just over two years old at this point. Both had a 4.0” Super AMOLED panel with 480 x 800px resolution (15:9). This was 30% smaller (in terms of surface area)...


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Weekly poll: can the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro finally get you to switch to Team Google?
The Pixel phones were supposed to be Android’s answer to the iPhone, the definitive hardware and software combo from the platform. However, unimpressive software support and troubled hardware meant they never achieved that goal.Or perhaps just not until now. With the Pixel 8 series it finally feels that Google is serious about making phones. It’s a big commitment – 7 years of software support (both OS updates and security patches), longer than even Apple offers, which was so far the leader in the market (and nearly as long as Fairphone, which is a bit player). The phones themselves are...


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Weekly poll results: Xiaomi 13T Pro is more popular than the 13T, both need good reviews
Based on last week’s poll 22% of people feel that the €150 premium for the Xiaomi 13T Pro is well worth it for the additional features over the vanilla 13T. That is not to say that the vanilla phone is undesirable, of course.However, the Xiaomi 13T needs good reviews because right now there is a nearly even split between people who are ready to buy one and people who are holding off to see how the phone performs in testing. Our review is on the way, so stay tuned.Comparing the two models shows that the Pro model has a faster chipset (Dimensity 9200+ vs. Dimensity 8200 Ultra) and...


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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 in for review
Xiaomi’s Smart/Mi Band series has reached legendary status in the world of inexpensive smart wearables with the right amount of health and activity tracking features at an enticingly low asking price. Not to mention the bevy of first and third-party band options and multiple-week battery life. We’ve now got a Smart Band 8 review unit and these are our first impressions ahead of our detailed review.Band 8 gets an updated metal frame and a new watchband attachment mechanism which attaches directly to the tracker. There’s an audible click when swapping between bands via the attachment...


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Week 40 in review: Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro and Galaxy S23 FE arrive
Google unveiled the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro alongside the Pixel Watch 2 this week. The Pixel 8 duo packs the Tensor G3 chipset - a 4nm unit with a Cortex-X3 primer core and faster AI. The Pixel 8 Pro has a new 48MP ultrawide camera, while the Pixel 8 has a new 12MP ultrawide, a smaller 6.2-inch display that refreshes faster at 120Hz. Both phones are on sale now.The Google Pixel Watch 2 comes with the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 with 2GB of RAM and a slightly bigger battery that promises 24 hours of use.The Galaxy S23 FE packs a 50MP wide camera, 8MP 3x zoom, 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP selfie...


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Samsung Galaxy Ring unlikely to go official with the Galaxy S24 series in Q1 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Ring, rumored to go official in January 2024 with the Galaxy S24 lineup, is now expected to be unveiled in Q3 2024 or Q1 2025, reports Korean publication The Elec.The publication claims that the Samsung Galaxy Ring's design isn't finalized, and the Ring, in its current stage, supports multiple features but is too large for commercialization. Samsung is expected to reduce the Galaxy Ring's size while implementing as many functions as possible.Oura RingMoreover, the Samsung Galaxy Ring won't be sold in just one size since the Korean conglomerate is working on...


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OnePlus Watch 2 tipped to launch in 2024
OnePlus launched its first smartwatch, called OnePlus Watch, in March 2021, which was more of a glorified fitness tracker than a proper smartwatch. OnePlus no longer sells the OnePlus Watch through its official website, but we hear the brand will launch its successor next year.Word comes from tipster Max Jambor, who claimed the OnePlus Watch 2 will be launched in 2024 with a round design. Jambor also claimed the Watch 2 "will be better," which is hardly news since that's what is expected from newer models anyway.OnePlus WatchWe don't have a specific timeframe for the OnePlus...


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Funtouch OS 14 launched, here's a list of vivo and iQOO smartphones eligible for the upgrade
vivo released the Android 14 beta for the vivo X90 Pro in May and announced the Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 Preview Program for the smartphone in September. Today, vivo officially launched Funtouch OS 14 and shared a list of vivo smartphones eligible for the upgrade in India along with the timeline for the rollout of the beta version.The list includes 30+ smartphones, with the vivo X90 and X90 Pro getting beta updates in mid-October. These will be followed by the X80 Pro in mid-November, with the X80, V29 Pro, V29, V27 Pro, and V27 receiving the updates in December. You can check...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 both get One UI 6 beta based on Android 14
It's been a while since Samsung first made One UI 6 beta available for its S-series flagships, and during all this time its foldables were kept on the sidelines. Well, not anymore. Starting today, the One UI 6 beta program, based on Android 14, is available for both the Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Galaxy Z Flip5.If you want to enroll your Fold5 or Flip5 into the beta, you need to hop into the Samsung Members app, where a big banner advertising the beta should be found up top. If you don't see it, then you might need to uninstall and reinstall the Samsung Members app, according to some reports,...


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Apple iPhone 15 vs. Apple iPhone 14
Even if the iPhone Pro models sell more, plenty of people still buy the vanilla iPhone models. The upgrade cycle for iPhones is longer than that of Android phones, and it's a testament to how well these devices are made from hardware to software and back. If you are still holding on to an older iPhone, you might be wondering whether to upgrade to iPhone 14 or 15 (both are still officially on sale from Apple). Well, look no further; we've got a full comparison lined up.The jump from the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 15 is one of the bigger ones we've seen in a while. The iPhone 15 has a new,...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 silently launched
The Galaxy Tab A9 is the latest Android tablet from Samsung to go official. The device was released without much fanfare appearing on the official Samsung Guatemala website and on Amazon UAE. Some of the press materials also mention the Tab A9+ but they don’t reveal the complete specs sheet and pricing details for now.Tab A9 brings an 8.7-inch IPS LCD with 800 x 1340 px resolution. A previous Google Play Console listing confirmed the device is equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G99 chip paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage on the base variant which is expandable via the microSD card...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tipped to exclusively use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
According to a report by Korean outlet The Elec, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset exclusively, regardless of the region it's selling in.The Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, on the other hand, will use either the Exynos 2400 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Units in South Korea and Europe will be Exynos-powered, while those in North America will use a Snapdragon, much like it was in the past.It's a strategy that will undoubtedly polarize Samsung fans, but perhaps not as much as usual because previously all three Galaxy S models were Exynos or Snapdragon,...


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Google will provide 7 years of spare parts for the new Pixel 8 series
One of the big announcements from the Pixel 8 event was the new extended software support for this year's Pixel phones. The search giant promised 7 years of major OS and feature updates. That's quite the commitment and it's even more than what Apple is willing to offer with its iOS devices. The only thing that comes close is the Fairphone 5, depending on how you count.However, there're a couple of small issues - phones tend to break and their batteries normally degrade significantly over 7 years. Luckily, Google has thought this through and an official representative promised that the...


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Oppo Find N3 Flip's global launch date set for October 12
The Oppo Find N3 Flip, debuted in August, is currently only available in China. That's about to change next week as the smartphone starts its global journey. The first step is India on October 12. The launch event will begin at 7 PM local time and will be livestreamed on YouTube.The Find N3 Flip is the first clamshell smartphone to sport a triple camera setup on its cover. It comprises 50MP primary (with OIS), 32MP telephoto, and 48MP ultrawide units. The smartphone also comes with Hasselblad's camera features and packs a 32MP selfie shooter.The selfie camera is placed inside the...


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OnePlus Pad Go announced with 11.35” IPS LCD and Helio G99 chipset
The latest tablet entry from OnePlus is here with the OnePlus Pad Go. As an affordable Android tablet, Pad Go brings toned-down specs compared to the OnePlus Pad alongside a much more enticing starting price.OnePlus Pad GoPad Go features an 11.35-inch IPS LCD with 1720 x 2408 px resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate and a 7:5 aspect ratio. OnePlus also added quad speakers with Dolby Atmos and an 8MP front-facing camera.There’s a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset under the hood alongside 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage is expandable via the microSD card slot. The back features a centered...


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Oppo unveiled the Find N3 Flip in China back in August, and now it is time for the international debut of the clamshell. The company scheduled an event for October 19 in Singapore, but it is speaking about a series launch, meaning we will also see the announcement of the Find N3 that was spotted in some spy shots earlier this week.The Oppo Find N3 Flip is already selling in China, and we have all the information about the phone - three cameras on the back, Dimensity 9200+ chipset and 50 MP main + 32 MP telephoto + 48 MP ultrawide camera combination.The last unknown is how much the...


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Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro will be unveiled on October 27, rumor says
Qualcomm is going to present its latest and greatest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, earlier this year than in previous years. Its annual Hawaii event is taking place in 2023 between October 24 and October 26.A new rumor out of China claims Xiaomi definitely wants to be the first phone maker to announce new devices using the new chipset, and to ensure it's the first, it will do so on October 27, the day after Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit ends. This announcement will be of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro flagship smartphones, the successors to the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro,...


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Today, we will be pitting the new iPhone 15 Pro Max against the previous model – the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The new iPhone will be remembered for the switch to a USB-C port and its new periscope camera, but if you don't care about these things, the 14 Pro Max still sounds like a great device.Apple may not sell you the one-year-old iPhone 14 Pro Max directly, but it is still available across various retailers, so you may be wondering if you can save some cash and get this one instead. If that is the case, you are at the right place! Let's find out! Let’s begin by comparing the complete...


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Nothing OS 2.5 beta based on Android 14 now available for the Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing is working on a major update for its custom branch of Android – the biggest since Nothing OS 2.0 arrived with the Nothing Phone (2). The new version switches over from Android 13 underpinnings to Android 14 and introduces additional Nothing-specific features while also restyling various UI elements for a more consistent look.Nothing OS Open Beta (1) is available only for Phone (2) owners for now, though the company has confirmed that it is working on an Android 14 update for the Phone (1) as well. Here are the highlights of what’s new with v2.5 (you can find the full change log...


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Honor Watch 4 Pro listed with key specs ahead of launch
Honor Watch 4 Pro is due to launch tomorrow in China and ahead of its grand unveiling, the smartwatch leaked though a China Telecom listing with detailed specs and official renders.Honor Watch 4 Pro listing on China TelecomHonor Watch 4 Pro is seen bearing the TUM-L19 model number and features a round 1.5-inch AMOLED display with 464 x 464px resolution. The listing also confirms the watch is equipped with an STMicroelectronics STM32U5A9 low-power chipset and 4GB storage. The watch will also offer LTE connectivity and eSIM support. Watch 4 Pro measures 46.4 x 46.4 x 11.4mm and...


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Four vivo executives arrested in India over alleged money laundering
India's financial agency arrested four vivo executives, including a Chinese national, over alleged money laundering. The case dates back to 2022 when India's Enforcement Directorate raided vivo's offices in search for evidence of money laundering.In a statement, vivo said it's continuing its cooperation with India's authorities on the matter and insists that it maintains its ethical principles, but will still exercise all of its legal options.Only one of all four arrested remains in custody, though, and that's the Chinese citizen. The prosecutor requested 10 days of custody, but...


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The best Prime Day deals on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices
It’s the second and final day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days promo. We have already looked at other brands, time for Xiaomi fans to have a look at what’s on offer. We picked out the best deals from several countries including India.Note that the promo event in India is actually the Great Indian Festival and the offers do not require a Prime subscription – for everywhere else, you will need to sign up to get these prices. USA The UK Germany India USAThe Redmi Buds 4 Active are simple TWS buds with IPX4 rating for sweat and splash resistance. Together with...


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Motorola Razr 40 arrives in the US as the Motorola Razr
Motorola unveiled the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra in June. The Razr 40 Ultra launched in the US as the Razr+, and now the Razr 40 Ultra has also debuted in the States. It's called Motorola Razr in the US and Canada, but the URL of the listing on Motorola's websites for these regions mentions the smartphone as Motorola Razr Gen 3.Motorola is touting the Razr as the most affordable clamshell in the US, and it also introduced a new software experience called Moto Unplugged to "help users take a break from their smartphone, removing distractions so they can be more present." It's basically a...


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Canalys: Global PC market is slowly recovering, yearly decline narrows to 7%
Canalys posted its quarterly report on the global PC market, and the results are bringing a glimpse of hope after a rough start of the year. According to the data, PCs shipped between July and September 2023 were 65.5 million, which is 6.7% less than the same period last year, but is nowhere near the 30% yearly decline we saw in Q1 '23.Major players like Lenovo, Dell, Apple and Asus shipped fewer units on a yearly basis, but the major takeaway is they all managed to clear inventory and are in a better financial position, posting a sequential growth in shipments, even after...


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Samsung's Q3 results beat expectations, chip slump easing off
Samsung released its preliminary Q3 results, highlighted by a smaller-than-expected profit drop of 78%. Samsung's operating profit for the months of July through September was 2.4 trillion won ($1.79b) - down sharply from the 10.85 trillion won of the same period in 2023. The reasons behind the yearly slump are a slowing global economy and greatly reduced chip demand.However, Samsung's profit in Q3 was considerably more than the 640 billion won first quarter (the lowest since 2009), and the 670 billion won second quarter. Samsung's 2.4 trillion won operating profit beat the 2.1 trillion...


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Qualcomm is rebranding its Windows on ARM chips to Snapdragon X Series
Qualcomm is brilliant at designing chipsets, not so much at naming them. At the end of 2018 it introduced the Snapdragon 8cx, a chipset meant for Windows on ARM devices. Since then it has launched other “c” devices – the higher performance ones get the “cx” suffix, the mid-range devices get just “c”. Now the company has rethought the branding and decided to change it to Snapdragon X Series.This comes after “extensive analysis” and feedback from consumers who though that the “c” names were too easy to confuse with the Android-bound Snapdragon chips. Among many advantages of the new...


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California enacts Right to Repair Act
The US state of California has passed its Right to Repair Act (SB244) and will now require manufacturers to provide spare parts, tools and documentation for electronic devices priced above $100 for up to 7 years after their production date. The new bill was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom and is effective from July 1, 2024. Electronic devices priced under $100 will only need to have the aforementioned tools and manuals for 3 years after their launch.The new law covers all electronic and appliance products that cost over $50 and sold in California after July 1, 2021. There...


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OnePlus 12 cameras detailed in new leak, new Sony IMX966 sensor incoming
OnePlus 12 is expected to arrive in December with three cameras, and first rumors suggested a combination of 50 MP main, 50 MP ultra-wide and 64 MP telephoto shooters.Today, leakster Digital Chat Station revealed that the ultra-wide cam will actually have a 48 MP 1/2” sensor and f/2.2 aperture, while the zoom lens will feature the 64 MP OmniVision OV64B sensor with OIS. The biggest surprise is the new main sensor – the 50 MP Sony IMX966.According to earlier reports from the same source, the new Sony sensor will be equivalent in performance to the Sony IMX989 which is a 1”-type...


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Motorola Edge (2023) announced: Dimensity 7030 SoC, 144Hz screen, and 50MP camera
Motorola unveiled the Edge+ (2023) in May, which is now joined by the Edge (2023) that surfaced over a month ago.The Motorola Edge (2023) is powered by the Dimensity 7030 SoC and comes in a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration. The smartphone boots Android 13, but there's no word on how many years of software updates it will receive.The Motorola Edge (2023) is built around a 6.6" 144Hz pOLED display with support for 10-bit colors and HDR10+. The panel has a touch sampling rate of 360Hz and a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. There's also a fingerprint reader underneath for...


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Intel finally launches the Arc A580 graphics card
Intel has finally launched the Arc A580 discrete graphics card. The card is being launched globally and available starting today.The A580 features 24 Xe cores and ray tracing units, along with 1700MHz clock speed although all the currently announced cards feature an overclocked 2000MHz clock speed. It also comes with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit wide memory bus for 512GB/s of memory bandwidth. The card has a total board power of 185W. Overall, the A580 is fairly close to the A750 in terms of specifications.The A580 was first announced alongside the other Arc A-series...


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OnePlus Open leaks in detailed renders with a rumored price of $1,699
Earlier this month, OnePlus started its hype-building campaign for the Open with a promotional video that showed the device from some angles, but not all of them, and also concealed what seemed like a huge camera island on its back.Today a usually reliable source brought us a ton of leaked renders of the upcoming foldable smartphone, and these leave nothing to the imagination, showing every single detail. And indeed, there is a gigantic camera island on the rear.OnePlus Open leaked rendersThe renders suggest that the OnePlus Open will be offered in two colorways - a faux...


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Samsung's new Galaxy FE devices, Tab A9 slates get discounts with Amazon’s Great Indian Festival
A couple of weeks ago Samsung was busy launching its new FE series of devices and now they are available through Amazon’s Great Indian Festival. The new Tab A9 slates that quietly launched a couple of days later are on offer as well.The Samsung Galaxy S23 brings an upgraded main camera (50MP sensor) and last year’s flagship chipsets – an Exynos 2200 for the Indian market. The 6.4” display has FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, similar to the S23 and S23+. The phone is rated IP68 and has a 4,500mAh battery with 25W wired charging (no wireless, though). ...


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
We just couldn't miss the opportunity to pit the new iPhone 15 Pro Max against the Galaxy S23 Ultra. We doubt that many people are having such a dilemma, but out of sheer curiosity – this comparison makes a lot of sense. The new iPhone will be remembered for the switch to USB-C port and its new periscope camera, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra is well known for its over-clocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, the most versatile camera kit, and the S-Pen, of course. Let’s begin by comparing the complete specs sheets here. Size comparison Apple iPhone 15 Pro...


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Sony unveils smaller PlayStation 5 models in time for the holiday season
Sony has unveiled the updated versions of the PlayStation 5 console, over three years after it was originally announced. The revised models are par for the course for PlayStation product lifecycle, focusing primarily on the design and dimensions.The new PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition models are smaller in every dimension. Sony claims the new 2023 models have been reduced in volume by 30%, and in weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous models. Since there have been a few minor revisions over the years due to reduced heat sink sizes, here is a chart to illustrate...


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Xiaomi delivers 13T series sans the Leica cameras in some markets
When it announced the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro the company went to great lengths to hype their Leica-tuned cameras and for good reason as we found out. Except the phones will miss on the Leica branding and tailored camera modes in certain markets. A reader of ours noticed the Chilean and Nigerian markets are among the unlucky ones. Certain regions are yet to get the phones so the list might expand too.The Leica goodies are not limited to just lenses, there are a handful of software functionalities as well. For instance, the default Camera app offers two main styles of shooting - Leica...


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Google launched the Pixel 8 series at a higher price point than the 7-series and that was a major factor in how people voted in last week’s poll. Almost four in ten voters think that the Pixel 8 Pro is too expensive for what it offers, even with its new exclusive features. But there is a hurdle that comes before you can reach the “buy” button – the Google Store sells Pixels in only a few countries. Google has been slowly improving on that front, the Pixel 6 series launched in 9 countries, then the Pixel 7 series was available in 17 countries and now the 2023 models are available in 20...


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Flashback: the LG G8 lost the plot
Samsung and LG are two tech giants from South Korea that have a healthy rivalry in so many markets – this used to include phones, until LG pulled the plug in 2021. Today we want to rewind to a couple of years before that for the story of the last of the G-series. The LG G8 ThinQ marked an end of an influential and fairly popular series of smartphones that began in 2012 with the Optimus G. The G-family also included innovative phones like the LG G3 and the LG G5. But things were already falling apart by the time that the G8 came around. The LG G8 ThinQ First, you may have noticed...


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Google Camera is now Pixel Camera on the Play Store, Google Photos gets native Android 14 share sheet
The Google Camera app exclusive to Pixel devices has been renamed to Pixel Camera on the Play Store by Google. The internet search giant also replaced "Google Camera" with "Pixel Camera" in the app description, and it now reads, "Never miss a moment with the fully redesigned Pixel Camera, and take fantastic photos and videos using features like Portrait, Night Sight, Time Lapse, and Cinematic Blur." The latest version of the Pixel Camera app available for the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7 Pro is v9.0, while the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro get v9.1. It's also worth mentioning that the latest...


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Caviar announces the UFO design collection of iPhone 15 Pro series in time for Halloween
For this year's Halloween, Caviar is introducing the UFO collection of luxurious, custom-made iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max designs, which incorporate materials from outer space. More precisely, fragments from the Murchison meteorite containing amino acids (the building blocks of life in the universe). Caviar used fragments of the Murchison meteorite, in which scientists discovered 15 amino acids from outer space. The meteorite itself is likely 7 billion years old, which is 4.54 billion more than Earth and the Solar System, making it the oldest material currently on...


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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review
Xiaomi’s Mi Band lineup, which goes by the Smart Band outside of China has amassed quite the following thanks to its super aggresive pricing and solid feature set. We’re at generation 8 now and that brings a focus on style with a much larger pool of first-party straps in all kinds of styles and not that many upgrades under the hood. I’ve been using an older Mi Band 5 for a few years now and I love its ease of use and lightweight design, making it effortless to wear 24/7. It’s a killer low-profile alarm clock when you need to wake up before the rest of the household and it has...


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Here's the Oukitel WP30 Pro with dual display, 11,000 mAh battery, and 120W charging
Chinese smartphone brand Oukitel will launch the Oukitel WP30 Pro rugged smartphone as its flagship in the first half of November 2023, and we've got some details about it, including the price range and images. The Oukitel WP30 Pro is built around a 6.78" 120Hz FullHD+ display with a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera. Around the back, we have another screen, surrounded by flash and three cameras - 108MP primary, 20MP night vision, and 5MP macro. The rear screen can display a compass and show battery status, music controls, notifications, and step count. It can also be a...


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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs. Apple iPhone 15
Wondering whether you should get this year's budget iPhone 15 vanilla or the Plus? We're here to help you out. They both have their quirks and strengths, but the good news, however, is that the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus offer a substantial upgrade over their predecessors, so whichever you decide to get, you will be greeted with a measurable improvement in performance, efficiency, display quality and, to some extent, camera performance. But before we provide a more nuanced comparison, we suggest taking a quick look at the specs sheets. Size comparison Apple ...


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Google Messages now let you send voice messages via your Wear OS smartwatch
Google is rolling out the latest update to its Messages Wear OS app, allowing users to record and listen to voice messages. That's one of those functionalities that should have been implemented a long time ago with other messaging services, given that most modern smartwatches running Wear OS have built-in loudspeakers and microphones. It's funny that you can take calls, but you can't send voice messages. Well, that's changing as Google has introduced a cool new update to its app on the Wear OS platform. The app now features a UI redesign to match the Android 14 aesthetics. Once you tap on...


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OnePlus Open's Indian price and sale date revealed
OnePlus has already officially confirmed the announcement date for its first foldable, October 19, while the leaksters took care of the rest by showing us the design and specs of the OnePlus Open. At this point, there's nothing left to the imagination except pricing. Today's report is about the Indian launch and Abhishek Yadav believes the device will be released on October 27 with a price tag of INR 139,999 (~$1,680). That's a hefty price, but it's also not a big surprise, given that foldables still charge a price premium. The price doesn't seem all that different from the leaked...


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Samsung Galaxy M44 5G moves a step closer to launch as it gets Bluetooth certified
The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G unveiled in April 2021 may get a successor this year since the Samsung Galaxy M44 5G has bagged Bluetooth certification, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Samsung Galaxy M44 5G's listing on the Bluetooth SIG's website reveals the smartphone has model designation SM-M446K and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, but it doesn't divulge anything else about it. The Galaxy M44 5G with the same model code was spotted on Geekbench with Android 13, 6GB RAM, and, surprisingly, the Snapdragon 888 SoC. However, we've seen fake benchmark listings in the past, so we'll...


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iOS 17.1 will arrive by October 24, includes SAR fix for iPhone 12 in France
The saga of the iPhone 12's high SAR values in France is almost concluded. The update that will fix the high SAR values on the iPhone 12 in France will be released by Apple "by October 24" to all French iPhone users, according to France's ANFR, the national regulator of frequencies. That update, by the way, is iOS 17.1, according to the information Apple itself shared recently. It's safe to assume that it will, like all other iOS updates, go out globally on the same day. To recount the saga in brief: first, France banned iPhone 12 sales in the country over high SAR values found by...


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Once again, the iPhone Pros come in two sizes, only this year it's one of those instances when it's seemingly a bit more that sets them apart than just the matters of dimensions and capacities. We're talking about the different telephoto cameras – the iPhone 15 Pro Max gets the new tetraprism 5x zoom unit, while the 15 Pro sticks to the proven 3x module from before. But while that does appear to be a principal difference, the two models remain more or less differentiated by size and the byproducts of it. So we'll try to look at the numbers and the test results in hopes of helping you...


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Teaser images reveal Honor X9b's design
The Honor X9a was announced in January this year, and it appears that Honor is ready to announce the successor named X9b. The handset appeared on Honor's Malaysian website, showing the design of its back. The design doesn't seem all that different from the X9a. It retains the circular camera island, although the ring seems thicker and it's protruding a bit more. The most obvious change, however, is the back panel. It appears the new X9b will be offered with vegan leather in at least one of its variants. The company also posted a teaser image on its official X account,...


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One UI 6 beta arrives on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4 and F23
Last week Samsung released One UI 6 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, now the older foldables are getting their first taste of Android 14 too – Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 units in South Korea are seeing the beta firmware. Surprisingly, the Galaxy F23 mid-ranger is joining them. One UI 6 brings a redesigned Quick Panel, plus AI features for the Gallery – Photo Remaster and Object Eraser and more. Additionally, Samsung Studio is a new multi-layer video editor that can add text, stickers and music to your clips. There are new camera widgets too, which can be configured to...


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Oppo Find N3 gold model poses for the camera ahead of launch
The Oppo Find N3 arriving on October 19 appeared in live images yesterday. It was the red-colored model, seemingly having a faux leather back, but thanks to Evan Blass, we today get to see the gold-colored version. Blass shared a few pictures of the golden Oppo Find N3, which appears to have a glass back. It sports a big circular camera island on the rear, sporting the Hasselblad logo. The Oppo Find N3 has a metal frame, with the USB-C port at the bottom joined by the speaker and SIM card slot. In the folded state, the SIM card slot aligns with the microphone, while the speaker...


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The Samsung Galaxy A05s is coming to India on October 18
The Samsung Galaxy A05s will launch in India next week on October 18. The phone has been on sale in Malaysia up until now. Samsung hasn't revealed the price just yet but we'd guess it would be around INR 12,999 (€150, converted). The Samsung Galaxy A05s is coming to India The Galaxy A05s has a 6.7-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging. It uses a 'segment-leading' 6nm Snapdragon 680 chipset with 6GB of RAM, that can be boosted up to 12GB through the 128GB built-in memory. Camera-wise the A05s has a 50MP main camera, a couple of 2MP sensors...


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Huawei to launch new Kirin 830 chipset with the nova 12 series
Huawei revealed last year that there will be no Kirin chipsets in 2023 and even got cocky, calling reports “false news”. Fast forward nine months, and we saw the company announce the Mate 60 series with a Kirin 9000S platform, and now we hear there are plans for yet another SoC – a Kirin 8 series. The new chip is likely to be called Kirin 830, and according to the leakster, it will launch with the nova 12 series “at the end of the year”. This isn't the first time we have heard about this particular chipset, but only now do we get a timeframe for its arrival. The nova 12 and nova 12...


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UK regulator clears Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard
Back in January of 2022, Microsoft announced its plans to acquire Activation Blizzard in a transaction valued at $68.7 billion – the largest deal in the gaming industry. The deal didn’t exactly go as planned with regulators from the US, the EU and the UK objecting to the takeover. Microsoft managed to win a court injunction in the US and later received approval from the EU regulators which left the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as the only major hurdle against the deal. Well, that hurdle has now been cleared as the CMA has given the green light on the deal. The key...


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iPhone 16 Pro to bring Wi-Fi 7, updated 5G modem and 48MP ultrawide camera
A new set of rumors for next year’s iPhone 16 series is here courtesy of well-known tech analyst Jeff Pu, detailing some of the major improvements coming to the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Next year’s Pro iPhones will gain Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, up from the Wi-Fi 6e capable iPhone 15 Pro models. The 16 Pro and Pro Max will also receive Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem which should provide faster 5G download speeds compared to the X70 found on the iPhone 15 generation alongside better battery life. Both 16 Pro models will get updated 48MP ultrawide cameras and the 16 Pro is expected to gain...


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We already got a first look of both the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, but now we'll focus on an unboxing and a quick look at the Pixel 8 Pro next to the Pixel 8 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.Unsurprisingly, the Pixel 8 Pro ships without a charger in the box - you get a USB-C to USB-A adapter and a USB-C cable.We got the Bay colorway - it's a nice shade of blue. Pixel phones have been a breath of fresh air in terms of phone colors these past few years, and the Pixel 8 Pro is another step in the right direction.The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro changed a few things over their predecessors. For...


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Canalys: Global smartphone market takes first steps to recovery in Q3
The smartphone market had a rough time in the past few quarters, but the worst might finally be behind it, reveals Canalys in its latest report. The yearly decline is just 1% in Q3 2023, although vendors should remain cautious about the rebound, as the geopolitical uncertainties are not over, and companies are still readjusting their sales channels and component inventories.The leader in the market remained Samsung, followed by Apple. Xiaomi remained the third-largest smartphone company in the world for Q3, while Transsion, owner of brands itel, Infinix, and Tecno, is now on a...


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Original Google Pixel Watch is now receiving Wear OS 4 update
Google's recently unveiled Pixel Watch 2 has been running the new Wear OS 4 from the get-go, and now it's finally time for its predecessor to join the Wear OS 4 party. Starting today, Google is sending out the update to Wear OS 4 to the original Pixel Watch from last year, which has so far been running Wear OS 3.5.As usual with Google software updates, the rollout is phased and it could take weeks for it to reach all units out there. The new build number, for all Pixel Watches globally, is TWD4.2301005.002.Wear OS 4 comes with support for transferring your watch to a new phone...


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OnePlus Open passes through the FCC and Geekbench ahead of launch on Thursday
The OnePlus Open is finally getting official this Thursday, on October 19, following many months of leaks, rumors, speculation, and, more recently, teasers. The company's first foldable has, ahead of its launch, passed through the FCC's certification process, and a prototype also ran Geekbench. This means we now have some confirmed details about the device.The Open will come with a 4,805 mAh battery, which has support for 80W fast wired charging. It will run Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.2 on top, even though Android 14 is already out, thanks to the weird launch window it got to, rumor...


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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
So maybe you've already decided you want the latest big iPhone, but which one to get? The considerably more expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max or the cheaper 15 Plus? Aside from the price difference, there's a rather big gap between the two in terms of features, performance and overall hardware.The iPhone 15 Plus costs €1,100/$899 (in Europe/USA), while the 15 Pro Max charges €1,449/$1,199. That's a hefty price difference, which the 15 Pro Max needs to justify with additional features, better hardware and a nicer build.The goal of this comparison is to try and quantify the actual difference...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 series' key display specs revealed
A new report coming from a reputable source for Samsung-related leaks suggest that the company will bring the Galaxy S24, S24+ and 24 Ultra closer together, display-wise. Apparently, the Korean tech giant has decided to incorporate its latest and greatest tech into all three models, not just the Ultra as was the norm in previous years.The post on X (formerly known as Twitter) reveals that all three models will feature LTPO, M13 displays with 2,500 nits of peak brightness. Up until now, only the Ultra members had LTPO panels and was able to reach higher brightness. For the next...


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Apple Pencil with USB-C announced
Apple today announced its latest Apple Pencil with USB-C. The new stylus slots between the first-generation Apple Pencil ($99) and the more capable second-gen model ($129) with a $79/€95/£79 starting price.Apple Pencil with USB-CThe new USB-C Apple Pencil charges via USB-C and does not support wireless charging or pairing. It does support the hover feature on the M2 iPad Pro models and it can be magnetically attached to the side when not in use. The big omission here is pressure sensitivity which is present on both the first and second-gen Apple Pencil models. You still get low...


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Garmin expands ECG App to four more watches in the US
Garmin announced its ECG App is now compatible with its Epix Pro series, Fenix 7 Pro series, Venu 3 series and Tactix 7 smartwatches in the US. Users will be able to take electrocardiogram readings from their supported watches with records for heart rhythm data and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and sinus rhythm. The ECG readings will be available directly on the supported Garmin watches as well as on the Garmin Connect smartphone app and can be exported as PDF files.Users will need to update their Garmin Connect app to the latest version before setting up the ECG...


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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 launched in Korea
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 unveiled earlier this month debuted today in Korea. It comes in white and black colors and costs KRW36,300 ($26/€25/INR2,230). However, there's also a 4-pack priced at KRW129,800 ($95/€90/INR7,980).The Galaxy SmartTag2 will go on sale in Korea starting October 18, and those who purchase the object tracker from Samsung's official Korean website until October 31, 2023, are entitled to a free silicone or rugged case for the Galaxy SmartTag2.The silicone case comes in five colors and is priced at KRW22,000 ($16/€15/INR1,350), while the rugged case costs...


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Counterpoint: Global smartphone sales declined by 8% in Q3
The global smartphone sell-through rates have declined by 8% during the July-September period compared to values from the same period last year. The latest report from Counterpoint suggests slower consumer demand is the main factor in the dwindling sales. The market did see a slight 2% growth in Q3 compared to Q2, likely driven by last month’s iPhone 15 series launch.Samsung retained its spot as the leading global smartphone player with an estimated 20% of total sales in Q3. Samsung’s Galaxy A-series was the key driver for the South Korean brand. Apple came in second with 16% of the...


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Xiaomi CEO announces HyperOS, first to arrive with the Xiaomi 14 series
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, announced today the arrival of HyperOS. The new operating system will make an official debut on the Xiaomi 14 series and will be the natural evolution of MIUI. The series is set to arrive later this year in China, while global release should take place in the early weeks of 2024.HyperOS is still an Android Open Source Project but will be merged with Vela, Xiaomi's platform for IoT.The executive shared an emotional post on Weibo, revealing the OS will put “people in the center of an ecosystem” where they will connect with other people, cars, and homes. His...


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Honor Play 8T will arrive on October 18 with a 6,000 mAh battery
Honor is preparing a launch tomorrow, October 18, for a phone called Play 8T. The device will have a 6,000 mAh battery, 12/256 GB memory variant and two cameras on the back, the main one being 50 MP.The official image also revealed there is a single camera at the front, hidden behind a punch hole.All these features, including the advertised 850 nits brightness, are the same as on the Honor Play 50 Plus. The phones have different designs but feature the same hardware on the inside. Odds are one is headed for the online market in China, and the other would be designated for...


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vivo Y200 is coming on October 23, design and color options revealed
The vivo Y100 launched in February will get a successor on October 23. It's called vivo Y200, and the image we received from vivo's Indian branch reveals the smartphone's design and color options. However, their marketing names are unknown.The vivo Y200 sports two cameras on the rear, joined by the Smart Aura Light we've previously seen on the iQOO Z7 Pro and vivo V29 Pro. The primary camera will have OIS, but vivo hasn't divulged anything else about the Y200.The vivo Y200 will be unveiled through a virtual event next Monday at noon IST (6:30AM UTC), and we might see the...


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T-Mobile annihilates Verizon and AT&T in new speed report
If you're looking at the three US carriers and wondering which of them will provide you with the fastest internet on your smartphone, the answer is very clear: T-Mobile. The magenta carrier's dominance over Verizon and AT&T in speed tests is actually quite ridiculous, according to Ookla's new trimestrial report that covers the July to September period (the third quarter of the year).Ookla, if you don't know, is the maker of the SpeedTest.net website and eponymous mobile app, and its findings come from the tests that were run through its service - which is the most popular speed testing...


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Xiaomi 14 full specs leak, maybe
Xiaomi is getting ready to unveil the 14 and 14 Pro flagships for the Chinese market on October 27, if the latest rumors on the matter are to be believed. As we are now closer than ever to that date, it wouldn't be surprising at all to have a leak of the vanilla model's full spec sheet. And that's exactly what we're bringing you today.However, do keep in mind that fake spec sheet leaks have unfortunately been a thing on Weibo for the past few years, and that's where this originates too. And it doesn't come from one of the reliable leaksters over there, like Digital Chat Station or Ice...


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Intel announces new 14th Gen Core series desktop processors
Intel has announced its new 14th generation of Core-series desktop processors based on the refreshed Raptor Lake architecture. These include the Core i9-14900K/KF, the Core i7-14700K/KF, and the Core i5-14600K/KF.The new chips can essentially be considered overclocked versions of their previous generation models, with some new software and connectivity features. Only the i7 model has some changes to its core layout.But first, let's start from the top. The 14900K (and the non-iGPU 14900KF variant) feature modest improvements to the clock speed, but just enough for Intel to...


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Apple working on a cheaper Vision Pro, M3-powered MacBooks inching closer to launch
The latest newsletter from Mark Gurman sheds more light on Apple's upcoming more affordable version of the Vision Pro AR/VR headset. According to the analyst the first feature to get axed to bring down the cost is the EyeSight functionality. The EyeSight feature as it requires an external OLED display and input from cameras and sensors inside the headset, so omitting those would definitely help Apple bring down the price tag significantly. The company is said to aim for a $1,500-2,500 price tag.Keep in mind, though, that previous reports suggest that the cheaper Vision Pro will...


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Samsung Galaxy M23 and A52s join One UI 6 beta program
Samsung has now added the Galaxy M23 and Galaxy A52s to the list of devices ready to test out the One UI 6 beta program. The M23 gets the E236BXXU4ZWJ2 update build coming in at 2.6GB and is available in India while the A52s update is confirmed in South Korea.Samsung Galaxy M23 One UI 6 beta update screensGalaxy M23 ad A52s owners who want to test out the Android 14-based beta will have to register via the Samsung Members app with their Samsung account. Once registered you’ll see the One UI 6 Beta software update in the Software update section in Settings. The new beta updates...


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Apple Pencil 3 with changeable magnetic tips coming this week
A report from last week suggested that Apple will announce new iPads tomorrow - October 17 - but it's now looking likelier that Apple will unveil the Pencil 3 instead.Per the report by Japanese MacOTAKARA, backing earlier information by Majin Bu, the new Apple Pencil 3 will have magnetic interchangeable pen tips, suited for different purposes like drawing and painting.The earlier report suggested that Apple will bring new silicon to mostly unchanged iPad Air, base iPad, and iPad mini. The Air would gain an M2 chip, while the mini would pack an A16 Bionic. Also, Apple will...


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The iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro are supposedly going to be unveiled for the Chinese market on November 7, if we go by the latest rumors on the matter. Today on Weibo, China's equivalent of X (formerly Twitter), a live hands-on image that is purported to be of the iQOO 12 has been leaked and you can see it below in all its glory.At the same time, famous leakster Digital Chat Station has come out with the details about the iQOO 12's colorways.It will allegedly be offered in white and black glass versions, as well as a red vegan leather option. As you can see from the image, the camera...


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Report: Samsung aims to ship 20 million foldables in 2024
Samsung reportedly targets 20 million foldable phone sales in 2024. According to a report by Korean outlet The Elec, Samsung will aim big in 2024 - targeting 20 million units sold from the existing Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 next year.Samsung is reportedly expected to ship 10 million foldables this year - 3 million Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 units, and 7 million of the current two models. Previously, Samsung's shipment target was 16 million for 2023.The report outlines how Samsung has been caught off guard by Huawei's thinner and lighter...


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vivo Y78T announced with SD 6 Gen 1 and 6,000 mAh battery
The vivo Y-series has a new member with the launch of the Y78t in China. The device brings the same basic design as the regular Y78 China model but with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip at the helm and a larger 6,000 mAh battery with 44W charging. The rest of the specs are carried over with the same 6.64-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The back brings a 50MP main cam and 2MP depth sensor while the front houses an 8MP selfie shooter housed inside a punch hole cutout..Vivo Y78T in White, Black and Bluevivo Y78T comes in Black, Blue and White colors. The 8/128GB...


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Oppo A2m gets key specs and renders confirmed by China Telecom
The Oppo A2x was launched earlier this month, and now its close sibling, A2m is on its way. The two devices look the same and have almost identical specs sheets, but a new listing revealed a different chipset.Oppo A2m was listed on the China Telecom website with a Mediatek MT6833V/ZA platform, which is the model number of the Dimensity 700.Oppo A2mThe A2m is built around a 6.56” LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for a 5 MP selfie camera. There is one shooter on the back with a 13 MP sensor behind. Other listed specs revealed Android 13, likely with ColorOS...


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Apple is reportedly working on a 12.9" iPad Air
All the iPad Air models Apple has launched until now came with screens smaller than 11". However, DigiTimes claims the Cupertino-based tech giant is working on a bigger iPad Air, with the display measuring 12.9" diagonally.Citing "industry sources," the publication also claimed that this 12.9" iPad Air will pack an LCD instead of a mini-LED panel, which is what the 12.9" iPad Pro has.Apple iPad Air (2022) with 10.9'' screenRecent rumors claimed Apple is working on two iPad Air models with identifiers J537 and J538. One could be the 12.9" iPad Air, with the other being an 11"...


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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE undergoes the teardown treatment
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the latest device to get a teardown treatment from PBKreviews and we can see just how similar the latest S23 member is compared to the Galaxy S23 and S23+ phones. The teardown starts by prying off the back glass which is held in place with adhesive. Galaxy S23 (left) and S23 FE (right) internals We then get a look at the internal components which are hidden below protective shields and a bunch of screws. The view is quite similar to the vanilla S23 as shown at the 2:32 mark in the video.The battery comes with its own pull tabs which is really...


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Oppo Find X7 appears on Geekbench with Dimensity 9300
Oppo is expected to launch its flagship Find X7 series in 2024 and we now have a Geekbench listing detailing some of the key features on the upcoming Find X7. The PHZ110 phone packs MediaTek’s next-generation flagship chipset – Dimensity 9300.Oppo Find X7 (PHZ110) on GeekbenchThe listing shows Dimensity 9300 will feature a 1 + 3 + 4 CPU architecture. The prime core is clocked at 3.25 GHz and is likely a Cortex-X4 Prime. There are 3x Cortex-A720 performance cores clocked at 2.85 GHz and 4x units clocked at 2.00 GHz, which previous rumors also claimed will be of the Cortex-A720...


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OnePlus and BOE to introduce a smartphone display with 3,000 nits of brightness on October 24
The OnePlus Open arrived yesterday as the brand's first device with a foldable screen, and now it is already preparing to unveil the next big thing in display technology. The company teased "a new dawn" for Chinese screens on October 24. This is when OnePlus and its parent company Oppo will unveil a new display manufactured by BOE.The new panel will be exceptionally bright, according to Digital Chat Station. They revealed the display with 1440p resolution will reach 3,000 nits of brightness, while the 1220p panel will even surpass the mind-blowing threshold.According to OnePlus,...


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WhatsApp rolls out multiple accounts support on Android for all
WhatsApp already lets you use the same account on multiple smartphones, but now you can use two different accounts on the same smartphone if it's running Android. This feature - which Telegram had for years - was available for WhatsApp's beta users for some time, but it's only now rolling out to the stable channel.Having the ability to run two different WhatsApp accounts at the same time on the same smartphone will eliminate the need for users to carry two smartphones or use the app clone feature.How to set up multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same phone?To set up the second...


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Nokia to let go 14,000 employees after 20% dip in revenue
Nokia, the Finnish company that makes equipment for telecom networks, reported a 20% dip in sales QoQ. And to offset the impact it will let go of 14,000 employees, which is over 15% of the entire workforce.According to the CEO, sales of 5G equipment fell 40% in North America, and other major markets are also past their peak growth. The layoffs will allow Nokia to save 400 million euros by the end of 2024, and a further 300 million in 2025, the company estimates.The United States is one of the biggest markets for Nokia and fellow equipment provider Ericsson. The companies expect a...


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 get Android 14 with One UI 6 beta access
Over the past few weeks, Samsung has quickly been adding more and more of its smartphones into the One UI 6 beta program, and today we have two new entrants into the field: the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, both of them from 2021.The beta is now live for these two in Samsung's home of South Korea, and if you are there and want to join the beta program all you need to do is go to the Samsung Members app and tap on the huge One UI 6 banner you'll see at the top. Then you enter some details and once you're done you can go to Settings > Software update, tap Download and install and...


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iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to jump straight to A18 chip, rumor says
One of the pretty transparent ways in which Apple has, in recent years, tried to increase its average revenue per iPhone unit sold, is needlessly differentiating features between the 'vanilla' (read: cheaper) iPhones and the more expensive Pros. It got to the point where the vanilla models are now powered by different, older chipsets in order to save Apple some money and protect its profit margin.That, however, may sort of change next year. According to a research note by Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers Apple and its supply chain and has a decent track record, sent to Haitong International...


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Canalys: Indian smartphone market declines by 3% in Q3 but recovery looms ahead
A total of 43 million smartphones were shipped in India during the July-September months according to the latest Canalys Smartphone Market Pulse report. The figure represents a 3% drop compared to the values from a year ago but Canalys notes that the improved consumer confidence and the launch of several high-profile smartphones will likely lead to positive growth ahead of the festive season.Samsung retained its market leadership with an estimated 7.9 million shipments and 18% market share. Xiaomi came in at a close second place matching Samsung’s market share figure while shipping...


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Report: Musk considers blocking X in Europe due to inability to comply with regulations
Recently, EU officials wrote to Elon Musk to remind him of his company's legal obligations regarding the European Commission's Digital Service Act. However, a person close to Elon Musk said that he would rather block X to the whole region and make the X app unavailable for Europeans than comply with the rules.The latest debacle stems from the recent events in Israel where people would often see a series of posts with disinformation, which goes unchallenged on the social network. Video game footage passed off as breaking news, old videos from Syria are being recycled and attributed to this...


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Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 1480 chipset appears in Geekbench listing
Samsung is expected to announce a new midrange chipset soon with AMD graphics and we finally have our first unofficial look at the SoC thanks to a Geekbench listing. Exynos 1480 (S5E8845) is touted as a successor to the Exynos 1380 and brings and eight-core structure based on ARMv8 architecture with a 4x performance cores clocked at 2.75GHz and 4x efficiency cores humming at 2.05 Ghz.Exynos 1480 Geekbench 5 scorecard The more interesting bit is the presence of the Xclipse 530 GPU which uses AMD RDNA 2 graphics just like the flagship Exynos 2200 from 2022 which powered European...


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The Honor Magic 6 Pro pictured in the wild, will have a centered pill notch
The Honor Magic 6 Pro was pictured in the wild, giving us an early glimpse of its design. The pictures were posted on Weibo but the original source has since been taken down.The images show the Honor Magic 6 Pro in a design-concealing case. Upfront we see the pill-shaped notch has moved from the left screen corner to the center. The notch holds the 12MP ultrawide selfie camera and the time of flight 3D camera on the ">Magic5 Pro and will likely be similar on the 6 Pro.We can't tell much about the cameras on the back because the phone is in a case made to hide the camera island. What...


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OnePlus Open debuts with top-notch camera, €1,799 price
OnePlus finally has a foldable - meet the OnePlus Open. It's a great first effort and it brings the shorter and wider book-style foldable design that makes operation far more comfortable. The Open based on Oppo's just-announced Find N3 but brings that phone's excellent hardware to more markets globally.When closed, the OnePlus Open has a 6.31-inch 2484x1116px Super Fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display with 10-120Hz dynamic refresh rate and a close to conventional 20:9 aspect ratio. The panel reaches 1,400 nit typical and 2,800 nit peak brightness.Inside the OnePlus Open you get a 7.82"...


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Google will manufacture Pixel phones in India, starting with the Pixel 8
Google announced that it will manufacture phones in India as part of the "Make in India" initiative, and it will start with the Pixel 8 series.Google will partner with international and domestic manufacturers to produce Pixel smartphones locally and expects the devices to start rolling off the lines in 2024.Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are on sale in India from October 12, priced at INR 75,999 and INR 106,999 respectively.Source


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Watch the OnePlus Open launch event live
OnePlus will unveil its first foldable smartphone today, dubbed OnePlus Open. The announcement starts at 2PM UTC and will be streamed live so everyone can follow it.The OnePlus Open is a horizontally folding smartphone, and while the OnePlus hasn't detailed its specs sheet, previous rumors and leaked renders revealed it's got identical hardware to the Oppo Find N3 unveiled earlier today at an event in Singapore.OnePlus Open leaked rendersYou can read our Oppo Find N3 announcement coverage here to learn more about it.


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vivo launched the V29e in August in India with the Snapdragon 695 SoC and 64MP camera. Now, the brand has launched a new version for the international markets with some changes in design and specs.For starters, the international vivo V29e packs a smaller AMOLED screen (6.67" vs. 6.78") with lower peak brightness (1,150 nits vs. 1,300 nits). It also doesn't support 1 billion colors and HDR10+ but has a 120Hz refresh rate and a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication.Another significant difference is in the battery department. The Indian vivo V29e has a 5,000 mAh...


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OnePlus 12 to rectify the OnePlus 11's shortcomings, new leak claims
The OnePlus 12 is coming soon - depending on which rumor you go by, it will be announced either in December or January (though it's unclear if there will be one global announcement only, or a separate one for China initially, like last year).If you have looked at the OnePlus 11 but felt it was just missing some features you deem of the utmost necessity for a phone to have, here's some good news. It looks like the OnePlus 12 will rectify all of its predecessor's shortcomings, according to a new rumor from the generally very reliable Digital Chat Station over on Weibo.Unlike the...


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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra to be "the smartest AI phones ever"
Google played up AI features a lot during its launch event for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro earlier this month, but if a new rumor is to be believed, those devices' AI smarts will soon be one-upped by none other than Samsung.According to this yet-unconfirmed rumor, the Korean company's upcoming Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will be "the smartest AI phones ever", clearly ahead of what even the Pixels have to offer.The S24 series will allegedly have features very reminiscent of ChatGPT and Google's own Bard - such as the ability to create content and stories based on...


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Samsung US kicks off 10 days of discounts on smartphones, tablets, accessories and computers
Samsung Week has officially started, but it’s not like other weeks – for starters, it will last 10 days. This is a time for Samsung US to offer big discounts on its smartphones, tablets, accessories and other electronics.Obviously, we’ll look at the phone deals first. These cover Samsung’s high end with two S23 modes and two Z foldables, but there’s a deal on Samsung’s popular mid-ranger too, the Galaxy A54. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 12/256GB save up to $800 Read our review ...


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Huawei nova 11 SE design and key specs leak
Huawei’s nova 11 series currently boasts four members but we may soon get another entry with the nova 11 SE which leaked from a reputable leakster on Weibo. The leak gives us the key specs as well as several promotional images of the upcoming device which was previously spotted on TENAA with the BON-AL00 model name.Huawei nova 11 SE design and key specsAs per the new images, nova 11 SE will bring a 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. We can spot a punch-hole cutout for the 32MP front-facing camera while the back features dual circular cutouts...


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Lava Agni 2 gets two new color options
Lava announced two new color options for its Agni 2 smartphone today - Glass Heather which features a subtle purple shade and Glass Iron which offers a grey hue. The two new colors join the Glass Viridian blue option which was available from launch. Lava Agni 2 is currently priced at INR 19,999 ($240) on Amazon India and there’s an additional INR 750 coupon at checkout. Lava Agni 2 in Glass Heather and Glass IronAgni 2 brings a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate with support for 10-bit colors. The made-in-India smartphone features a...


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Another vivo Y100 5G incoming on October 27
A vivo Y100 debuted with 5G connectivity in India, and now a new phone with the same name is on its way to China. The smartphone is already listed on the company website, and we can see it is quite different – there are two cameras on the back, while the front features a 2.5D curved screenD.The announcement is scheduled for October 27, but the actual sales will begin on November 11, which is China's big shopping holiday, Singles' Day (11.11).New vivo Y100 5GDetailed specs are yet to be revealed by vivo, but certification documents, confirmed 44W charging speed.The...


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Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro appear on Geekbench with 16 GB RAM
Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro will be introduced later this week, and the phones already appeared on Geekbench. Both the vanilla and Pro variants will have 16 GB RAM in at least one of their variants and will ship with Android 14 out of the box, which will be the base for the new HyperOS.Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 ProThe Xiaomi 14 went through Geekbench 5, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro ran Geekbench 6. These benchmarks are pretty different, so the results cannot be compared with each other. Nevertheless, we can compare them with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered phones to see the performance...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Tab A9+ are now rolling out globally
Samsung quietly uploaded a couple of entry-level tablets on its websites three weeks ago, but now it has officially kickstarted their global rollout after the limited India release. The Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+ with light bodies, straightforward design and attractive prices.The Galaxy Tab A9 is built around an 8.7" LCD, while the Tab A9+ ups the diagonal to 11". They are significantly lighter than the respective Tab S9 and Tab S9 FE variants, but feature smaller batteries too.Samsung equipped the A9 with a 5,100 mAh cell while its Plus sibling has a 7,040 mAh cell. Both...


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vivo Y200 announced with SD 4 Gen 1 and 44W charging
As expected, the vivo Y200 is now official in India as a direct successor to the vivo Y100 which launched back in February. Y200 brings a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch-hole cutout for the 16MP front-facing camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner.vivo Y200 key specsThe back houses a 64MP main cam with OIS and a 2MP depth sensor. You’ll also notice the LED flash next to the camera modules as well as the signature Smart Aura Light which features 38-level color temperature adjustment based on your ambient...


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Gurman: Apple will announce new iMac at the end of October, iPads in March
There's been some speculation whether Apple would unveil new iPads this month, but it now seems very unlikely. Per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will announce new Mac hardware at the very end of the month - the 30th or the 31st - while new iPads are not coming until March 2024.Per Gurman's report, Apple will update the 24-inch iMac with new processors and possibly even announce an upgrade to the MacBook Pro. It's possible that Apple is ready to announce the M3 chip and bring it into the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. Of course, we could be in for an M2-refresh of the 24-inch iMac,...


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Nikkei: iPhone 15 Pro Max component costs are up by 12% compared to 14 Pro Max
All four iPhone 15 series models received a teardown from Nikkei Research, revealing their estimated production costs. The summed-up components inside the iPhone 15 Pro Max are estimated to cost $558, making for a 12% increase from the iPhone 14 Pro Max. For reference, the US MSRP of the baseline iPhone 15 Pro Max is $1,199 before tax. We should note that the report targets the baseline storage capacity devices – 256GB for the 15 Pro Max and 128GB for the iPhone 15, 15 Plus and 15 Pro.iPhone 15 Pro Max component cost analysis As expected, most components inside the 15 Pro...


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Mediatek Dimensity 9300 sets new AnTuTu record
Mediatek is expected to launch the Dimensity 9300 with a unique octa-core CPU, and today the platform appeared on AnTuTu's database. The SoC posted a result of over 2 million, which is a new high, and the scores for every single component is also noteworthy.The CPU will have 4 Cortex-X4 units and 4 Cortex-A720, likely in a 1+3+4 cluster combination. There are no “small” Cortex-A520 units.The device used in this test is unknown, and the model number speaks nothing to us – it could be a testing bench. It was tested with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, while OS is Android 14.This...


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Xiaomi 14 is officially arriving on October 26
Earlier Xiaomi revealed it is launching its new flagships lineup this month, and now we have a date – the Xiaomi 14 series will be announced on October 26. The event will take place in China, where the company will introduce the phones with HyperOS and a variable aperture camera, co-developed with Leica.The event is likely going to see two phones – Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, both of them with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. An Ultra phone may or may not arrive later on.According to one leakster, both devices will be available in Black, White, or Green, and the vanilla option will...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 42
Much like last week we have a Samsung phone topping our trending chart only it's the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which despite being almost 9 months old now ended up as the most popular phone in our database.Behind it is an even older phone - the Galaxy S21 FE was prominently featured in several sales events and people were clearly looking for a refresher on its specs. Then there's the ever popular Galaxy A54 to complete an all-Samsung podium.Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max rose to fourth and pushed the Galaxy S23 FE all the way down to fifth.Redmi Note 12 leads the Google Pixel 8 Pro in sixth...


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Week 42 in review: Xiaomi's HyperOS official, OnePlus Open and Oppo Find N3 are here
Xiaomi unveiled HyperOS this week - its overhaul of Mi OS and it got a lot of attention. The new OS will premiere on the Xiaomi 14 series, which is coming soon. We also saw leaked screenshots from HyperOS and they reveal a slight design refresh but not an overhaul.The Galaxy S24 series display specs were revealed. It looks like the non-Ultra models will finally get LTPO panels, bringing a truly variable refresh rate to the Galaxy S24 and S24+. All three will have a peak brightness of 2,500 nits - which is already behind recent phones like the new OnePlus Open and its 2,800 nits - but at...


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Flashback: a look back at Samsung's rugged flagships in the Galaxy S Active series
Samsung’s rugged XCover line dates back to 2010 and started off with feature phones, but even when it switched to smartphones it was never a premium line. For tough + premium there was the Galaxy S Active line.The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active was introduced in 2013. This was the first S-phone with an IP rating for dust and water resistance – IP67, meaning “dust tight” and “immersion up to 1m/3.3ft” for half an hour. This was a year before the Galaxy S5, which had both an IP67 rating and a removable back cover (though as you may remember the S6 dropped the IP rating before the S7 reintroduced...


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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, the UK, Germany and India
This week the world welcomed the OnePlus Open, so we have a look at its pre-order offers and how it compares with other horizontal foldables. There are flip foldables too, some of them at tempting prices, and no shortage of bar phones in the flagship and mid-range categories. USA The UK Germany India USAThe OnePlus Open was announced this week and there is a short pre-order period before the company’s first foldable becomes available next week. You can put down a $100 deposit now to secure a $200 discount when sales start. You will also score a free pair of...


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Unannounced Oppo pops up on TENAA - likely the A2
As is typically the case, a new, unannounced phone has made its way to the TENAA certification website prior to an official announcement and unveiling. This time, it’s the Oppo PJB110, which some have speculated could be the model number for the Oppo A2 5G.The certification authority lists some specs for the upcoming device. It measures 165.6 x 76 x 7.9mm and tips the scale at 193 grams. That’s fairly light for a huge 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD panel device. Presumably, the phone is made of plastic.Oppo A2 ProWe don’t have any specifics regarding the chipset of the PJB110 other than...


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Weekly poll: the OnePlus Open is here, who is buying one?
Foldables may be picking up speed, but it’s the flip variety that is the most common. Horizontal foldables, meanwhile, are either quite common or there’s just one or two, depending on where you are in the world.OnePlus Open (Voyager Black)OnePlus is a global brand, which makes the launch of its first foldable a big deal for fans of the form factor. Let’s have a quick overview of the OnePlus Open and the potential competition it faces.The phone has a 7.82” main display, an LTPO 3.0 AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate. It boasts 2,440 x 2,268px resolution and 10-bit colors,...


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