Watch the vivo V27 series announcement live here

The vivo V27 series is arriving today.The launch is scheduled for 12 PM Indian time, which is 6:30 AM GMT, and the event will be live-streamed on YouTube. You will find the video below. The company is expected to continue positioning the device as selfie-centric, and we already handled a Pro version which confirmed a color-changing panel, initially introduced two generations of vivo V smartphones ago. The announcement should be for the vivo V27 and vivo V27 Pro, but a third variant called vivo V27e might appear in some South-Asian markets, although we are uncertain if this...

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OnePlus confirms its first foldable smartphone will be coming later in 2023

OnePlus today officially confirmed that it will be launching its first flagship foldable smartphone. The phone will releasing in the second half of 2023. It's official 😉— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) February 28, 2023 “Our first foldable phone will have the signature OnePlus fast and smooth experience. It must be a flagship phone that doesn't settle because of its folding form, in terms of industrial design, mechanical technology, and other aspects. We want to launch a device that aims to be at the pinnacle experience of today’s foldable market.” said Kinder Liu, President, and COO of OnePlus...

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Apple rolls out Automatic Track Detection - Which Watch models are supported?

Apple expands Watch's Automatic Track Detection to more countries. Here's which Apple smartwatches are compatible with this feature.

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It's official: Nothing Phone (2) will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset

Nothing didn't want to be left out of the media spotlight this week what with all the announcements happening at MWC in Barcelona, so it started its teaser campaign for the upcoming Phone (2) in earnest. We're expecting to be drip-fed tidbits of information about the new device over the next few weeks or months, since that's a strategy that Nothing CEO Carl Pei loves and has employed many times before, including at OnePlus before founding Nothing. It all starts with the chipset. The Nothing Phone (2) will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 series. Nothing Phone (1) Unfortunately the...

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OnePlus set to launch a foldable phone in 2023 - and we can't contain our excitement!

OnePlus announced that it is ready to launch its first foldable smartphone. Here is why this is one of the greatest news from MWC 2023.

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Apple's lifesaving Watch Series 8 is back to an all-time low price of $329

Apple's greatest and latest Watch Series 8, packed with lifesaving features, is back at its best price of $329 on Amazon. Here's why you should buy one.

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OnePlus Ace 2V's launch date and design officially revealed

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

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Meta Quest Pro hands-on: VR's priciest standalone glasses!

The most advanced "all-in-one" VR headset is now official with the Meta Quest Pro. We reviewed the mixed reality glasses for you.

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No more mini: iPhone 4 SE may arrive with specs identical to the iPhone 14

Apple's next-gen iPhone SE 4 could arrive with specs and design identical to iPhone 14. But how much the mid-range iPhone SE 2024 would cost?

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Spotify is killing the heart icon, replacing it with a plus

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

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The best standalone VR glasses: Four models compared

Has the time come for you to enter the world of virtual reality? NextPit picked out the best standalone VR glasses for you.

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The iPhone SE isn't dead anymore, to be resurrected as iPhone 14 clone for next year

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

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Samsung Galaxy S23+ drops to its first major low price of $859

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S23+ drops to an all-time low at $859 or a huge 14% discount on Amazon. Here's why you should not wasting time buying one.

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OnePlus Ace 2 with Dimensity 9000 gets benchmarked at AnTuTu

OnePlus announced the Ace 2 smartphone in China, which was relaunched at some overseas markets as OnePlus 11R. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, but reports about a new version with Dimensity 9000 have been circulating for the past three weeks. Benchmark platform AnTuTu revealed a OnePlus PHP110 device went through its testing process, and it is indeed the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition. The result of the benchmark was just over 1 million, which is expected for this Mediatek chipset. The new OnePlus Ace 2 could go for a different design on the back compared with the...

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MWC 2023: HMD Global unveils the Nokia G22, focuses on repairability

HMD Global has officially unveiled the Nokia G22 at MWC 2023. The special feature of the entry-level device is its focus on repairability!

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Nokia changes its logo to mark the start of a new era

After Pekka Lundmark took over Nokia's telecom equipment arm, the CEO laid out a three-phase plan - reset, accelerate and scale. With the first part of the plan over, Nokia will now focus on accelerating and it's changing its logo for the first time in 60 years to signal the strategy shift. Nokia's new logo Nokia is ditching the blue color and it's replacing it with whatever is more appropriate given the situation, meaning no specific color scheme is assigned. Lundmark said that Nokia is no longer just a smartphone company, but a "business technology company". There was the...

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Watch the Xiaomi 13 series global debut live here

Xiaomi released its Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro handsets in China in December, and the duo is now about to make its global debut. Xiaomi chose this year's MWC in Barcelona to announce it and it's going to be live streamed, so you can follow it from the comfort of your home or office. The show starts at 3PM UTC. In addition to the duo, a 13 Lite is also expected along with wearables including the new Xiaomi Watch and the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. Should be a good one!

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Sony's Xperia 5 V may get a huge upgrade that will dwarf the Galaxy S23

Sony's Xperia 5 V gets leaked in new benchmark test. The compact flagship could sport crazy processor and memory upgrade and trump the Galaxy S23.

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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India

This week in addition to the various deals on new smartphones, we also found quite a few refurbished devices – save the planet and save some cash, what’s not to like? Use the links below to jump to your country: USA Germany The UK India Germany Amazon has the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max with pretty solid discounts compared to what Apple’s official online store is charging. For example, the Pro Max is €170 down from its MSRP of €1,450. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB ...

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Weekly poll results: the fast-charging Realme GT Neo 5 has people buzzing

Voters in last week’s poll were suitably impressed by the blazing charging of the Realme GT Neo 5. But is an impressive charging system enough? Well, no, but the Neo also has a speedy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a lot of memory for how much it costs. Right now there is an even split between people wanting the 240W and those looking at the 150W model. However, just as many people are holding off, waiting to see what the whole GT3 thing is about. For now we only know the GT Neo 5 pricing for China. The global model, the Realme GT3, is still a couple of days away from going official....

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Motorola Moto G53 in for review

We just got our hands on the Motorola Moto G53, so let's do an unboxing. The Moto G53 comes in a simple box with a 10W charger and a USB cable - great for the environment. You would have to buy a case if you're the clumsy type, though. The Motorola Moto G53 is a capable phone. It packs an 8nm Snapdragon 480+ chipset, which enables 5G - a key upgrade over the Moto G52. But in terms of performance the SoC is a notch below the 6nm Snapdragon 680 of the G52. The comparison continues to be unfavorable for the successor elsewhere too. The display is a step down from the G52 - now a...

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Week 8 in review: MWC is coming, Xperia 5 V surfaces, iPhone 15 renders are here

Welcome to another week's recap. The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona kicks off tomorrow, but the first announcements are already rolling in - here's what to expect. The Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 are coming soon, and we got another specs leak. The Galaxy A54 will ship with a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel and an Exynos 1380 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A34, on the other hand, is rumored to run on a Dimensity 1080 chip with up to 8GB RAM. The Sony Xperia 5 V (yes, five five) dropped by Geekbench, revealing its 16GB of RAM paired with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. We...

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Nokia G22 is official with focus on repairability and sustainability

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

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Apple iPhone 15 Plus' CAD-based renders surface showing Dynamic Island and USB-C

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

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Samsung Galaxy M53 gets One UI 5.1 in Europe, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy S21 series receive it it in the US

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

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Sony Xperia 10 V renders leak showing familiar design

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

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Here is why MWC will not suck in 2023!

Has MWC run out of steam as a tradeshow? We think not, and here are three excellent reasons why we think it is worth attending. What to expect of MWC 2023.

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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion in Viva Magenta hands-on review

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

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Samsung's satellite-based feature may surpass the iPhone's

Samsung announces its satellite-based connectivity feature for future Galaxy smartphones. Here's how Samsung could beat the Apple iPhone to the punch.

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New OnePlus Nord 3 leaked specs contradict previously outed ones

A couple of weeks ago we brought you a list of purportedly leaked specs for the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3, and today a different (and usually more reliable) source is out with another set of leaked specs for the same phone, only they differ significantly in some aspects. Obviously, we can't tell you which one is more accurate, so keep that in mind. Anyway, let's dive in. The OnePlus Nord 3 is now said to pack a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC at the helm, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging. RAM will be 8/16GB, while storage will be...

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Google adds Magic Eraser on iPhone and Android—How to quickly remove photobombers

Google is shipping Magic Eraser feature for Android and iPhone via Google Photos. Here's how to easily remove objects and photobombers from images.

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Buying the right HomePod: Apple's smart speakers compared

When looking for a smart speaker, Apple fans are faced with a decision: Do I get the HomePod mini or HomePod 2? Let's compare!

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Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music

Like many of its contemporaries, YouTube Music will soon be adding podcasts to its library of audio and video content. YouTube's head of podcasting, Kai Chuk, confirmed to The Verge that the feature is arriving "in the near future." Podcasts will be available to all users, free or Premium, and free tiers will get the usual ad-supported playback with background audio support. Audio-first shows will also get a special podcast badge to highlight them. “If someone wants to watch a podcast, we have a solution,” Chuk said. “If someone wants to listen to a podcast only, we should have a great...

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Apple HomePod mini review: A smart speaker worth considering?

Experience immersive sound and smart home convenience with the Apple HomePod mini. Get Siri integration, multi-room audio, and more in a compact design.

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Realme's Dynamic Island-like feature could end up on OnePlus or Oppo's phones

Realme shows off Mini Capsule feature that mimics iPhone's Dynamic Island. The feature could arrive on OnePlus or Oppo smartphones as well.

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Realme's version of Apple's Dynamic Island shown in leaked images

Ever since Apple introduced the Dynamic Island concept to its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max back in September, the clock started ticking. Admit it - we've all been waiting anxiously, with bated breath, to find out how quickly an Android device maker would ape the feature. And what company would win this dubious race. Today, courtesy of some leaked images coming from internal company documents, we know it's Realme. The Oppo spinoff/offshoot/sub-brand/whatever it wants to call itself this week is apparently hard at work cloning - no, we mean, getting inspired by - Apple's homework....

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Apple to use lasers for its noninvasive blood glucose monitoring on watches

Apple's noninvasive blood sugar level monitoring technology on future smartwatches has been revealed. Here's how Apple will implement it.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra case leaks showing humongous camera island

At the end of this week, Xiaomi is announcing international availability for the 13 and 13 Pro that it initially unveiled in China in December. And yet, the family is obviously missing an Ultra. The company's CEO may have said there won't be a 13S Ultra this year, but he mentioned nothing about the 13 Ultra, which has seen a steadily increasing number of leaks in recent weeks. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra was unveiled in July of 2022, so its successor still has plenty of time to arrive. Today a couple of images depicting a case which is purportedly meant for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra have been...

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Xiaomi 12T Pro long-term review

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Samsung S23 Ultra vs S22 Ultra: Which Galaxy is the best?

Samsung launches its flagship smartphone for 2023 with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. How much better is it than the Galaxy S22 Ultra? Let's find out here!

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Apple plans a big memory upgrade on iPhone 15 that is not seen in years

Apple could finally upgrade the memory on the iPhone 15 (Pro). Here's how much more RAM Apple's next-gen iPhone will get.

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Beats Fit Pro will be available in three new color options

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

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Samsung Galaxy S23 is official: S23, Plus and Ultra compared

Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. We present a direct comparison of the three new flagships.

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Motorola ThinkPhone in for review

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

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Meta Quest Pro hands-on: VR's priciest standalone glasses!

The most advanced "all-in-one" VR headset is now official with the Meta Quest Pro. We reviewed the mixed reality glasses for you.

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Tecno Spark 10C surfaces on Google Play Console with key specs

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

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Zooming made easy: A guide to the Galaxy Watch 5 (Pro) camera controls

Discover how to use the new remote camera control zoom feature on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 with our step-by-step guide.

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Samsung may finally upgrade the Galaxy Z Flip 5's display

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 could finally arrive with a bigger cover display to match Oppo's Find N2 Flip or the Motorola Razr 2022. How useful will it be?

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South Korea expects to be the first to launch a 6G network in 2028

South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South Korean government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, and equipment for the development of its 6G network. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain to support said network. A feasibility study that’s researching core 6G technology is already underway. The project is worth 625.3 billion...

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Camera Assistant now supports more Galaxy phones—What does it do?

Samsung adds Camera Assistant app compatibility for older Galaxy camera phones through One UI 5.1. Here's what can you do with this app.

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