Sony Xperia 1 V design revealed on billboards

Sony is unveiling the Xperia 1 Mk V in ten days. The device was teased over two months ago with a similar design to its predecessors, but now we have a confirmation of the looks. The new flagship appeared on a billboard in Hong Kong, revealing the three-camera vertical design with a more significant oval island and more prominent lenses. A photo of the billboard appeared on Reddit, revealing the new Xperia 1 will be advertised to be “one for all lights” and will have “the next-gen double low-noise camera sensor”. Previous reports were Sony is implementing an IMX 989 sensor for the...

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Sony WH-CH720N wireless headphones review

The WH-CH720N are Sony's latest alphabet soup wireless noise-canceling headphones. The CH-series is Sony's mid-range offering with a balanced feature set that sits under the more premium 1000X series and alongside more specialized models like the XB extra bass series. The CH720N sits at the top of that range with a fairly broad feature set that makes it essentially a lite version of the 1000XM5. You get Sony's active noise-cancellation along with a claimed 'balanced' tuning for the sound, all powered by the dedicated Sony V1 processor, also found on the 1000XM5. Let's see how they...

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Save $409 on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8+ for a Record Low Price

Samsung's latest and best-performing Galaxy Tab S8+ Android tablet with 5G is at its best price on Amazon. You can save up to $409 with this deal.

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

This week brings discounts for Samsung and Apple flagships and there are many interesting offerings in the mid-range too. You can use the links below to jump to the region that’s relevant to you: The UK USA Germany India UK The Samsung Galaxy A34 is barely a month old, but its price is falling significantly – the 8/256GB model is down to £300. For comparison, the 6/128GB model launched at £350. The phone is a solid mid-ranger with a 6.6” 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, IP67 rating, a Dimensity 1080 chipset, a 48+8+5MP camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W...

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Want It Wired? Apple May Release Earpods with USB-C for iPhone 15

Apple could also release wired EarPods with USB-C connector for the iPhone 15 (Pro). Will the headphones work with other devices like iPad or MacBook?

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Flashback: the phones that weren’t, part 1 – is 18,000mAh big enough?

Unlimited power! For a brief moment in 2019 there was a smartphone with a massive 18,000mAh battery – yes, that’s 3-4 times bigger than a typical phone battery today. However, it failed to find an audience and it launch was canceled. We’re talking about the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, a highly descriptive name for a unique phone. The P18K should be self explanatory. “Pop” refers to the dual popup camera (it housed a 16MP module plus a 2MP depth sensor for face scanning). The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop was a beast of a phone with an 18,000mAh battery This phone was...

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Weekly poll: vivo X Fold2 and X Flip - hot or not?

vivo unveiled its first clamshell foldable last week, the vivo X Flip. It features a large 3” cover display and benefits from the company’s refinements of hinge design. The second generation horizontal foldable, the vivo X Fold2 was announced as well and it brings a number of refinements (and some downgrades). The two foldables launched in China, vivo has not shared any plans to sell them in other markets for now. And if it does, will it offer both of them or will it do what Oppo did and only offer the Flip to a wider audience? We can only speculate for now and while we’re on the...

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Weekly poll results: Xiaomi 13 Ultra's fate to be decide by reviews

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra remains the most popular phone in our database, a week after it went live. Clearly, it has captured people’s attention – but most people aren’t rushing out the door to get one. Last week’s poll shows that despite its elite pedigree, the phone will have to prove itself in reviews. Is it really the camera king? We’re in the process of finding out. Its predecessor, the 12S Ultra, earned a place in our hearts, but its limited availability made it a non-starter for most fans around the world. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is different, it is a global phone, even if the company hasn’t...

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Nothing Phone (1) soon to receive Android 14 Beta 1

Google I/O is scheduled for May 10 and the tech giant is expected to talk more about the upcoming Android 14 OS and also launch the beta program. Ahead of the launch, Google seems to be sending out early access invites to smartphone makers to speed up the adoption process and seamlessly integrate the new features. And in a press release, Nothing announced that its Nothing Phone (1) will soon receive an Android 14 Beta 1 update and kickstart the process. This is a big moment for the new company as it tries to make a name for itself. Despite being a mid-range smartphone with Snapdragon...

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Pico 4 review: The best headset to (re)start VR without headaches on the cheap

I reviewed the Pico 4, the latest standalone VR/XR headset from ByteDance. Here's my opinion on the Meta Quest 2's direct competitor.

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Our Tecno Spark 10 Pro video review is out

In March, Tecno launched the Spark 10 Pro budget smartphone with the Helio G88 SoC and Android 13-based HiOS 12.6. It has 8GB RAM onboard, up to 256GB storage, and a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The smartphone packs a 6.8" 90Hz FullHD+ LCD and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging. It also features three cameras - a 50MP primary camera, a depth unit, and a 32MP selfie shooter. We have already reviewed the Tecno Spark 10 Pro and found it to be a nice affordable smartphone with an excellent design, good screen, adequate performance, and long-lasting battery...

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Tecno Camon 20 live images leak

Tecno launched the Camon 19 series back in July of 2022, and so we're clearly fast approaching the unveiling of the Camon 20 devices. According to past reports, there will once again be three of them - the vanilla Camon 20, the Camon 20 Pro, and the Camon 20 Premier 5G. The Camon 20 has now been leaked in the live images you can see below. There's also a short video showcasing the upcoming device. The Camon 20 is said to sport 8GB of RAM and 256GB of on-board storage, and will have the model number Ck8n. Tecno Camon 20 While we currently have no more details about the Camon 20,...

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iPhone comparison 2023: specs, prices, offers and more!

What's the best iPhone–and where are the differences? Where do I buy the iPhone, with or without contract? Here's our iPhone page for beginners.

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Sony posts record operating profit on great PS5 sales

Sony ended its fiscal year with the quarter closing this March on a high. It posted a record operating profit of 1.21 trillion JPY (€8.1 billion, converted), beating its own forecast. Sony forecasts sales for its next fiscal year, ending March 2024, to be around 11.5 trillion JPY - about the same as this year. A large part of that success is thanks to outstanding PlayStation 5 sales. Sony sold record 19.1 million consoles in the fiscal year - compared to the 11.5 million sold in the previous fiscal year, which was marred by supply chain issues. Sony hopes to sell 25 million in this fiscal...

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Samsung posts solid smartphone sales in Q1, but overall profits plummet

Samsung published its financial report for Q1 2023, and as the guidance warned profits plummeted to levels unseen in the past 15 years. Operating profit between January and March went down 18% YoY, while profit shrank from KRW 14.12 trillion to KRW 0.64 trillion - a stunning drop of 95%. Samsung is expecting global demand to rebound in the second half of the year, which would assist its recovery. The mobile experience division that is responsible for smartphones and smart devices was the least affected in this uninspiring quarter. Sales went down 2% YoY but increased 22% on a...

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Google Pixel 7a appears in a new color ahead of expected launch

Earlier this month, leaked renders of the Google Pixel 7a, expected to go official on May 10 at Google I/O 2023, showed the smartphone in three colors. And thanks to Evan Blass, we now see the Pixel 7a in a new shade, shown off in an image shared by the reliable leakster on Twitter. You can see it below. Blass didn't reveal the marketing name of this color version, but we expect Google to come up with something creative. Google is yet to officially announce the Pixel 7a's launch date and confirm its features. However, recently leaked marketing materials corroborated previous rumors...

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Apple Watch May Soon Support Multi-Pairing with iPads and MacBooks

Next Apple's watchOS update may enable multi syncing between an Apple Watch and other Apple devices like iPads and MacBooks. Here's how it may work.

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Google Pixel 7a Specs: Beefier Cameras and Wireless Charging

Leaked specs of the Google Pixel 7a suggest beefier camera upgrades and wireless charging. Find out the release date and price of the Pixel 7a here.

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Lava Blaze 1X 5G quietly gets official with 6.5-inch screen, 50 MP main camera

Lava made the Blaze 5G official back in October of last year, and then followed it up with a 6GB of RAM edition this February. Now the company seems ready to improve upon the formula even further, with the Blaze 1X 5G. The new model is already listed by Lava's official website, even though it hasn't been announced during an event - nor through a mere press release. The Blaze 1X 5G comes with a 6.5-inch 90 Hz 720x1600 LCD display, the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, a 50 MP main camera flanked by two decorative shooters, one 2 MP, one VGA (!), an 8 MP selfie snapper, 6GB of RAM (with...

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Blackview BV9200 review

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Best Premium Smartphones Under $600 to Buy in 2023

Six hundred dollars used to be the flagship territory, but today is a highly competitive market with premium phones with a good price-performance ratio.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro is coming on April 29, design and key specs revealed

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced it will add a new member to the Redmi Note 12 series on April 29, dubbed Redmi Note 12R Pro. The company also shared a poster revealing the Redmi Note 12R Pro's design and color options. The image shows us the smartphone's rear side, sporting a rectangular camera island housing two cameras and an LED flash. The primary camera uses a 48MP sensor, but we are yet to get a confirmation on what the secondary camera does. It could be a macro unit or a depth sensor, though. The right-side frame of the Redmi Note 12R Pro has a volume rocker and a power...

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Android 14 OS Beta 1.1 Fixes Pesky Bugs on Pixel Phones

Google's Android 14 OS Beta 1.1 will fix many bugs and issues found in the first beta on compatible Pixel phones. What else does the update offer?

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 Huge External Display Looks Like a Tab Folder

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 could feature a massive external display. Here's how it might look like when compared to the Flip 4 or Oppo Find N2 Flip.

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The Best Fitness Trackers to Buy in 2023

In our fitness tracker comparison, we explore models from Xiaomi, Garmin, Samsung, & Fitbit. Who is the top pick for the best fitness tracker?

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Beats Studio Buds+ listed on Amazon, pricing and launch confirmed

Apple is gearing up to launch a successor to its 2021 Studio Buds wireless earbuds with ANC. The new Beats Studio Buds+ were listed for a brief time on Amazon and we got confirmation they will be launching on May 18 for $169.95 Beats Studio Buds+ listing on Amazon The listing contained a look at the buds in black and white colors as well as an interesting transparent version that gives up Nothing Ear (2) vibes. Beats Studio Buds+ will be offered in a transparent version The Amazon listing also details 36 hours of combined battery life from the buds and their case as well...

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vivo X90, X90 Pro launched in India

The vivo X90 and X90 Pro launched in China last November and debuted in India today. The vivo X90 Pro comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration in Legendary Black color with a price tag of INR84,999 ($1,035/€942), whereas the vivo X90 is offered in Asteroid Black and Breeze Blue colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB priced at INR59,999 ($730/€665) and INR63,999 ($780/€710), respectively. Both smartphones will be sold through vivo India's official website, Flipkart, and retail stores in India. Pre-booking is now open, while sales start on May 5. The vivo X90 is...

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Realme 11 lineup is officially arriving on May 10

The Realme 11 series was already known to be coming next month, and today we have the official launch date - May 10. It was confirmed by the company on Weibo, meaning we are going to see a Chinese launch before the devices hit the international scene later this year. In the meantime, the vanilla Realme 11 5G was certified by the 3C in China, confirming its 33W charging speed. The RMX3751 device will support VOOC 4.0 chargers with 11V/3A output, matching the Realme 10 - both in LTE and 5G versions. Realme already set up pre-order/appointment landing pages on its own store, JD.com and...

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Samsung's Galaxy A53 Gets Background-Eraser Image Clipper Tool

Samsung is expanding Image Clipper tool compatibility to the Galaxy A53 via software update. Which other Galaxy mid-range devices will get the feature?

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iOS 17 May Add Lyrics and Font Customization on iPhone's Lock Screen

Apple's iOS 17 is rumored to add font customization and show Apple Music lyrics on lock screen. When can you update your iPhone to iOS 17?

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Opera One announced with new UI and tab management features

Opera today revealed the new Opera One browser, which is set to replace the company's current flagship desktop browser later this year. Opera One brings with it a handful of changes, including an updated UI, integration with AI chatbots, and tab management features. Opera One has an updated design, which features more rounded shapes for UI elements, such as tabs, address bar, and side bar. This isn't, however, a complete redesign, as a lot of the UI and especially the design and layout of menus is identical to the current version of the browser. Opera claims that Opera One is...

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Motorola Razr+ will have a 3.5” cover screen

Motorola Razr+ is coming with a 3.5” cover screen, revealed Lenovo China executive Chen Jin. The panel will span from one corner of the cover to the other, according to the teaser posted on Weibo. The 3.5” screen is increasing by 30% compared to the Razr 2022, while the overall footprint will remain the same. The image is in line with previous leaks about the panel, which might have the main cameras and the LED flash under multiple holes, similar to screens of non-foldables. Such a screen would greatly improve folded usability and perhaps even allow replying to messages without...

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Apple's Bigger and Better Camera May Be An iPhone 15 Pro Max Exclusive

Apple could make the new and improved Sony IMX903 48 MP camera sensor exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. How will this be better than Samsung's HP2?

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Nokia G11 Plus is receiving Android 13 update

HMD launched the Nokia G11 Plus last June with Android 12, and in December, it promised to upgrade the smartphone to Android 13. Keeping its promise, the company finally released the Android 13 update for the Nokia G11 Plus, sporting firmware version V2.420. The Nokia G11 Plus' Android 13 update requires a download of 2.4GB, and its changelog says the update comes with themed app icons, a photo picker, notification permissions, and new media controls. It also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Nokia G11 Plus to April 2023. If you are yet to receive Android 13 on your...

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Samsung May Release the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 Sooner – But Why?

Samsung may launch and release its next-gen foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, in July. Here's the possible reason why Samsung is moving the date.

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Redmi 12 is on the way with 33W charging

On New Year's Eve, the Redmi 12C was made official, and now it seems that Xiaomi's sub-brand is getting ready to expand the vanilla, non-Note 12 family in the coming weeks and months with the Redmi 12 sans C. The Redmi 12 has already been spotted in an IMEI database, as well as at the FCC, which means it will most likely get an international launch, though how extensive or limited that will be geographically remains to be seen. Redmi Note 12 Pro The Redmi 12 will be a 4G-only device, launching with MIUI 14 on board from day one, though it's impossible to tell at the moment if it...

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Realme 11 smartphone appears in spy photos

Realme will introduce the 11 series next month, and multiple teasers revealed a circular camera island at the the back. Now a phone from the lineup was spotted in the wild, revealing a fancy design on the back and confirming the oreo-shaped island. We can also see the ivory part will have some texture, and it is highly possible we’re looking at a vegan leather option, split by a plastic or glass golden stripe. The phone appears to have flat sides and a large screen. A circle is a popular shape for camera islands lately with a bunch of makers keen to offer their takes on it. We do...

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Sony's Xperia 5 V shows up on 3C, 33W charging confirmed

Sony may be ready to unveil the Xperia 5 V a full quarter early as evidenced by the recent leaks of the device. This latest one is a 3C certification of the device with the model number XQ-DQ72, revealing its 33W charging capability. That same model number was seen in February on Geekbench, sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB of RAM. Sony usually releases the Xperia 1 earlier in the year - May to August, and then the Xperia 5 follows in September or October. We might be in for a change this year and we are looking forward to it. Via

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Pixel Fold live leak shows how it folds

Rumors about Google’s Pixel Fold have been going on for nearly two years now but we finally have a live look at the upcoming foldable. Leakster Kuba Wojciechowski shared our best look at the Pixel Fold in a short six-second video. 😉😉😉 pic.twitter.com/zTpEo18K4y— Kuba Wojciechowski :3 (@Za_Raczke) April 22, 2023 We can see Pixel Fold looks just like the renders predicted with a noticeable bezel around the main folding screen and an overall footprint that looks similar to Oppo’s Find N2. Based on the most up-to-date rumors, Pixel Fold will feature a 7.6-inch main screen and a 5.8-inch...

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Samsung's Galaxy Enhance-X AI image editor comes to S23 series

Samsung has finally released the Galaxy Enhance-X photo editing app, which was announced last summer. The app is a "photo upscaled and magic editor" that uses AI to add HDR to images, brighten them, fix blur, sharpen, fix moire, remove reflections or shadows, fix lens distortion, and create a portrait mode shot from a regular one. There are face-retouching features as well. There's also a magic button that enhances an image the way the app deems reasonable. Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X app on the Galaxy Store The app is available for the Galaxy S23 series from today - it's an 85...

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Apple's AR/VR Headset May Feature an External Battery with Two Hours Endurance

Apple's first ever AR/VR headset could come with an external battery pack and rated to last two hours between charges. Is the design going to be better?

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Google's Pixel Fold and Its Thick Bezels are Exposed in a Video

Google is set to launch the Pixel Fold in May. A new video clip shows how the foldable will look like, especially with its prominent and thick bezels.

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Top 10 trending phones of week 16

After 5 consecutive weeks on top the Samsung Galaxy A54 was finally dethroned. The new leader in our trending chart is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which just made its official debut and immediately began the most talked-about phone in our database. The Samsung mid-ranger is now sitting in second, but is still comfortably ahead of the third-placed Redmi Note 12 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra slid down to fourth, along, while the Redmi Note 12 is now down to fifth position. Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max regained some ground to place sixth this time around, as the Realme C55 is headed in the...

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Apple's AirPods Max Get the Year's Biggest Price Drop for $100

The Apple AirPods Max are down to their best price on Amazon. Apple's premium over ANC headphones are up 18 percent off and offered in many colors.

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The best sub-$1,000 smartphones you can buy in 2023

Which affordable high-end smartphone should you choose? We have specially selected these best flagships that retail for under $1,000 in 2023.

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Samsung's New Technology Could Make the Galaxy S24 a Battery King

Samsung is developing a new battery technology that would extend the battery life on a Galaxy phone. Will this be ready on the Galaxy S24?

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Samsung Galaxy S24 to use stacked battery tech borrowed from EVs

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is about ten months away now, which means the development of the components that will go inside it should be nearing completion to allow enough time for testing and manufacturing. And according to the latest report from South Korea the next bar flagship might bring new battery tech, borrowed from the EV industry. Korean publication The Elec claims Samsung’s SDI division, which is in charge of battery R&D is looking to carry over stacked batteries to the smartphone business. Rather than a change to the chemistry content of the battery this refers to how the...

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Sennheiser IE 200 review

The IE 200 are Sennheiser's entry-level in-ear monitors. If you've ever felt envious of the company's more expensive IE 300, IE 600, or the flagship IE 900 models, then at $150, the IE 200 is a much easier pill to swallow, especially since the previous entry point cost twice as much. With the IE 200, Sennheiser has a very clear goal; to offer an exceptionally neutral sound signature at an affordable price. This is a bit of a departure from the other models in the series, which have all come to be known as bass cannons. In that sense, it is a bit of a role reversal. If you want the most...

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Week 16 in review: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Pad 6, Pad 6 Pro, Band 8 official

Welcome to your week's recap. Xiaomi held a big event at which it announced two tablets - the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro, the Xiaomi Band 8, a Sound Move speaker, an 86-inch Mini LED smart EV, but above all was the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra brings four 50MP cameras - a primary with a 1-inch sensor and a variable f/1.9-4.0 aperture, a 75mm zoom camera, a 120mm zoom camera, and an ultrawide shooter. The Ultra has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 90W wired, and 50W wireless charging. Xiaomi will release the 13 Ultra to the Chinese market in April, and then to...

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Top 5 Apps of the Week: AI, insects and mobile games

It's the weekend and time for the top 5 Android and iOS apps of the week. There are more games than apps this week. Don't miss out!

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