Watch the Redmi 12 series unveiling event live here

The Redmi 12 series is arriving in India today at a true international unveiling. We expect no less than two phones - the already known Redmi 12 4G and a variant with 5G capabilities that will have at least a different chipset, enabled for next-gen mobile networks. The event begins at 12 PM IST, which is 6:30 UTC. There is a live stream on YouTube, which you can find below. The Redmi 12 has a Helio G88 chipset, and we were unimpressed in our review with the odd choice for Xiaomi to pick such a dated chipset. Its 5G variant is expected to have a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, which is a...

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Samsung's new SmartTag passes through the FCC, here's a glimpse of it

Samsung's AirTag competitor came out in 2021, and it's high time for a replacement. We've already heard that a new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is coming later this year, and earlier this month it received its Bluetooth certification. Now it's moved even further along in the certification game, having passes through the FCC, which gave its go-ahead for the launch, that might take place in the next few weeks. Thankfully, the FCC certification came with an image showing the tag. Here it is for your viewing pleasure. As you can see, it's still branded Galaxy SmartTag, but the official name...

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Red Magic Cyberbuds Dao TWS hit international market with advanced ANC, low latency

The gaming sub-brand of nubia called Red Magic is best known for its smartphones, but lately branched into gaming monitors and various peripherals. It delivered its first TWS earphones in 2020 and now it's following up with a more upscale model dubbed Cyberbuds Dao TWS. These gaming earphone are hitting international markets today with the latest Qualcomm Bluetooth technology, long battery life and RGB light effects. These wireless earphones have the latest Qualcomm S5 chip for sound over Bluetooth, which supports lossless and high-res music, Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) audio,...

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Here is how to get a $50 discount on a Galaxy Z Flip5 or Z Fold5 from Samsung US

If you missed the pre-registration bonus, you still have a chance to pick up a $50 discount on both the Flip and the Z Fold5. Note that the discount is applied directly at checkout and is available only through the following links to the Samsung US online store: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 You might not want to wait too long as the shipping dates for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 in the US have already started to slip back – the phone is set to release on August 11 and you can still get the Graphite and Lavender colorways on that date. However, all the others are...

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Samsung Galaxy S24+ stops by Geekbench, S24 Ultra’s battery certified

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 already announced, it’s time to turn our attention to the next big launch from Samsung’s camp – the Galaxy S24 series. A new series of listings for the Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926) and S24 Ultra (SM-S928) are revealing some key details about the upcoming devices. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-926) Geekbench scorecard The Geekbench listing for the S24+ shows the device is equipped with a chipset codenamed “pineapple” which is speculated to be the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The listing reports a prime core clocked @ 3.3GHz alongside 3x cores clocked @...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 30

Samsung announced its latest foldables this week, but it's the old mid-ranger that returns to the top of our trending chart. The Galaxy A54 forms a familiar pairing with Galaxy S23 Ultra in the lead. The Redmi Note 12 and its Pro sibling follow in third and fourth positions, meaning the best placed of the newly announced phones is fifth. That's the Galaxy Z Flip5, which just edged the Redmi 12. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is best placed among phones not made by Samsung or Xiaomi, coming in seventh. Realme C53 is eight, while the Galaxy A34 slipped to ninth. That means the other...

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Week 30 in review: Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Watch 6, Tab S9

Samsung unveiled its new flagship foldables, smartwatches, and tablets this week. It happens to be the earliest unveil of a Galaxy Z Fold ever by nearly a month. The Galaxy Z Fold5 finally removes the gap and closes flat. Otherwise, it's a rather tame update mostly focused around the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the new hinge design. The displays have the main characteristics, although the big display is 30% brighter, the cameras are the same, and so is the battery size and charging speed. Price-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold5's 12/256GB version is €1,900/£1,749/$1,800, 12/512GB costs...

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Honor shares Magic V2 design story as sales open in China

Honor's Magic V2 foldable has just launched in China and the company shared the rather interesting design story behind the device. The centerpiece element of the design process is portability and it shows. The handset is considerably thinner and lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (10.1 mm vs. 13.4 mm when unfolded and 231 g vs. 253 g). Honor argues that according to their market research, consumers have portability at top of their priority list. Let's start with the innovative hinge design. It uses titanium elements, which boast higher rigidity, lower weight and anti-corrosion...

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

Samsung unveiled its 5th generation foldable phones this week and they went on pre-order. There are some great deals in some regions and not-so-great deals in other regions. We also look at possible alternatives to the Galaxy Z foldables. USA The UK Germany India USA Samsung US is offering some killer trade-in deals. For example, if you send in your old Galaxy Z Flip4, you can get the new Z Flip5 for just $100 (assuming it’s in a good condition, if your old Flip has screen damage you will have to pay $300 instead). $100 to get the new hinge and cover display,...

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We review the camera apps on the Sony Xperia 1 V

Sony has put a lot of effort into making pro-grade content-creation apps for its flagship Xperia phones. The latest Xperia 1 V has a trio of those - Photo Pro, Video Pro, and Cinema Pro - that unlock the potential of the phone's imaging system. You can access tech straight out of Sony's dedicated camera division like the advanced burst shooting with subject tracking and advanced autofocus. In video, you can choose Sony's flatter Cinetone profile, which can be tuned to your specific style. We delve deep into all three apps and what's possible with them and the Xperia 1 V combination....

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Weekly poll: Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 pre-orders have started, who is getting one?

Samsung's next generation foldables are almost here - they are already on pre-order and will start shipping in a couple of weeks time. But the market they enter is more heavily contested than ever. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is no longer the only horizontal foldable in North America, following the launch of the Google Pixel Fold. The Fold may not have the best chipset in the world, but it has a very similar inner display, an IPX8 water resistance rating and, perhaps, better cameras. You can check out the photos we took with the Z Fold5 in Seoul - it's too early to discuss quality...

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Weekly poll results: the ZTE nubia Z50S Pro wins is a potential hit

Last week’s poll shows that the ZTE nubia Z50S Pro has a lot of potential – some are holding off until they can see what this phone can do before making their mind up, but for the most part people love the new Pro. Its gaming-focused cousin, the Red Magic 8S Pro didn’t draw as much interest and that’s no surprise, it’s more of a niche phone. The nubia is an all-round powerhouse with a unique camera. It’s a bit odd then that the main criticism of the phone is about its cameras. First, some were unhappy with the downgrade on the telephoto module – it went from a 64MP 85mm camera on the...

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Honor Pad X9 is up for pre-orders in India through Amazon

The Honor Pad X9 unveiled earlier this month is up for pre-orders in India through Amazon.in. It comes in a single 4GB/128GB configuration and is listed on Amazon.in for INR14,499 ($175/€160) as a part of a deal, with the MRP being INR25,999 ($315/€285). Honor's Indian branch hasn't made any announcement about the Pad X9 on its social media handles yet, but Amazon says the tablet will be released on August 2 and come with a free Honor Flip Cover. The Honor Pad X9 has a metal unibody design. It is 6.9mm thin, weighs 495 g, and packs an 11.5" 120Hz LCD with a resolution of 2,000x1,200...

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Samsung disables high bitrate 8K video recording on Galaxy S23 Ultra

After the June software update, users are reporting that 8K video recording using the high bitrate mode is no longer available. The option in the camera menu is still there, but the toggle is grayed out. There's no mention in the changelog nor an explanation from Samsung. Some believe that the high bitrate option was disabled due to stability issues. Users reported that sometimes recording 8K videos would result in stuttering and videos appear choppy. Perhaps that's why Samsung decided to disable the feature until it finds a way to resolve the issue. Either way, it would have been...

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Poco Pods announced with 12mm drivers, up to 30-hour playback

Xiaomi's Poco has announced its entry into the AIoT space in India with the launch of Poco Pods TWS earphones in the Asian country. The Poco Pods are budget wireless earphones that pack a 12mm driver in each bud and have an IPX4 rating. The Poco Pods have Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, support Google Fast Pair, and are advertised with a latency of up to 60ms. The earphones come with Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) and only support SBC audio codec. The Poco Pods also support touch controls, allowing users to control their calls and music playback. You can answer the call and...

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Samsung to start production of its rumored Galaxy Ring next month

There's been a rumor doing rounds for the past year or so that Samsung is preparing a new smart wearable - a ring, possibly called Galaxy Ring. It's a fairly untapped smart wearable market, so it makes sense for Samsung to explore it. According to The Elec, the company has already finished the development process and will likely kickstart production next month. The Korean tech giant has reportedly secured its sourcing of the needed hardware and it just needs to decide when to start mass production. Although production is near, the release won't happen until 2024. Aside from the...

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Sony Xperia I V starts shipping in the US

The Sony Xperia I V, which was unveiled in May and was up for pre-orders in the US until now, is finally shipping in the States. It's priced at $1,400 in the US and comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration. You can purchase it from Sony's official website or Amazon. The Sony Xperia I V is built around a 6.5" 120Hz OLED having 3,840x1,644-pixel resolution and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and runs Android 13 out of the box. Sony Xperia I V The Xperia I V features four cameras - 48MP primary (with OIS), 12MP telephoto (with OIS),...

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Xiaomi Pad 6 in for review

Xiaomi unveiled the Pad 5 in August 2021 and finally introduced its successor Pad 6 a few months ago. The tablet is offered in blue, black, and gold colors, and it's the blue model that we've received at the office for review. The Xiaomi Pad 6 comes in a white-colored retail box with a USB-C cable, a 33W adapter, and some paperwork. Supporting accessories such as the Smart Pen (2nd Generation), Bluetooth Keyboard, and Smart Cover are sold separately. The Xiaomi Pad 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard. It runs Android 13-based...

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Canalys: Global smartphone shipment down 10% in Q2, Transsion is now a top-five vendor

Global smartphone shipments during the April, May and June months totaled 258.2 million units as per the latest Canalys Smartphone Market Pulse report. The figure represents a 10% decline compared to the same period last year. Despite the sixth straight quarter of negative growth, global smartphone demand is slowly rebounding thanks to industry-wide inventory reductions and rising regional market demand. Samsung was once again the leading smartphone brand in terms of shipments for the quarter with 53 million shipments and a 21% market share. Apple came in second with 43 million...

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Leaked Huawei Mate 60 render shows off the large camera island circle

A couple of days ago the metal mid-frame of the Huawei Mate 60 leaked, showing that the phone will have a circular camera island. Now Digital Chat Station has shared a render of the phone that offers a better look at said island – it reminds us of the Mate 40 series, except the circle is bigger. Three cameras are visible, though the only details we have so far is that Huawei is bringing new sensors and a periscope lens that has been optimized for low-light shooting. Also, the XMAGE label indicates that the image processing will be done by Huawei’s in-house tech. Huawei Mate 60...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 camera samples

Samsung's Summer Unpacked is behind us and we're left with a couple of foldable Galaxies to review. But since reviewing takes place in Headquarters, and the phones are still in Seoul, we figured we'd fill our time with a photo walk around town with the Galaxy Z Flip5. The Z Flip5's camera system is mostly unchanged compared to the previous generation. Short of a small tweak with the selfie camera's lens aperture (the internal one), the rest remains the same in terms of specs. There's a 12MP primary camera with a 1/1.76" sensor and a 24mm-equivalent lens with an f/1.8 aperture. Also...

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Sony PlayStation 5 crosses 40 million sales globally

Sony has announced it has reached the milestone of selling more than 40 million PlayStation 5 units globally (as of July 16, 2023) since it was unveiled in 2020. Sony sold its 25 millionth PS5 unit in the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2022, meaning it took the Japanese company just a little over nine months to sell another 15 million PS5 consoles, which is impressive. In a blog post announcing this milestone, Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), said the brand faced supply chain issues earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making keeping the PS5...

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Honor X6a announced with 90Hz display and 5,200 mAh battery

Honor’s latest X-series smartphone is now available in the UK with the Honor X6a. The device is a direct successor to the Honor X6 which launched back in September and it brings a higher refresh rate screen, larger battery and faster charging. Honor X6a Honor X6a is built around a 6.56-inch TFT LCD with 720 x 1,612px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Storage is expandable via the microSD card slot and the device also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s a 50MP main cam with an...

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WhatsApp now lets you send video messages

Voice messages have been a staple feature of WhatsApp for years now. And so have voice calls. But also video calls. Spot what's missing in this series? Indeed, video messages. Well, they were missing, up until today that is. WhatsApp finally supports sending and receiving video messages. These can be up to 60 seconds long each, and are protected with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. Sending a video message has been made intentionally similar to the way sending a voice message works, so that there isn't an additional learning curve. The icon previously meant for voice messages can...

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Google rolls out automatic AirTag alerts for Android in bid to prevent stalking

Back in May, Google and Apple jointly announced that they were teaming up to prevent unwanted tracking through AirTags and similar devices. Today, Google is announcing that the rollout of unknown tracker alerts is now beginning on devices running Android 6.0 and later. Right now, this only works with AirTags, but Google says it's working with tag manufacturers to expand this protection to other tracking tags over time. Here's how it works. If an unknown Bluetooth tracker is separated from its owner and determined to be traveling with you, you will be notified on your Android device. If...

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You can run any app on the Galaxy Z Flip5's cover screen, sort of

The biggest upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is its bigger, folder-style cover display. It's more than three times bigger than the one of the Flip4, but out of the box is a bit limited. Luckily, you'll be able to expand its functionality using Samsung's backed-in software and the official tinker tool called Good Lock (only available in select markets, unfortunately). The easiest way to add some apps to the cover screen is to go into the Flip5's Settings, then 'Labs', and enable the 'Apps allowed on cover screen'. This will make Maps, Google and Samsung's respected Messages...

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 coming in August with four Leica-tuned cameras

Xiaomi confirmed earlier this month that Mix Fold 3 will arrive in August and will be the first device, built on a new manufacturing line with improved design to ensure the strength of the foldable's body. Today, the official Weibo profile of the company confirmed the report once again, and added that Xiaomi and Leica developed a new solution for an "optical full-focus quad-cam setup". This means that the Mix Fold 3 will have four shooters instead of three seen in both its predecessors. Currently, only vivo and Huawei have foldables with four cameras on the back, and both have the...

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Apple’s Action Button details discovered inside iOS 17 code

Rumors about Apple’s potential switch to solid-state buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro series have been spiraling up and down for the past several months. The most recent ones claim that Cupertino will skip the project for at least another year however a new deep dive in the iOS 17 beta 4 code revealed some interesting details. iPhone 15 Pro render showcasing the solid-state buttons • Action Button is on the right above the volume controls Based on previous reports, Apple wants to replace all the physical buttons on its iPhones with solid state ones and the iconic mute switch with a new...

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Video shows the rigorous testing that the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 went through

Durability has always been a key concern when it comes to foldables, so Samsung uses a fleet of robots to ensure that everything works as expected – it did it last year and again this year for the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5. It starts with the open and close test, putting the phones through 200,000 cycles (as verified by Bureau Veritas). Then comes the tumble test – the new Flex Hinge design includes a dual rail structure, which helps dissipate the force of an impact. Next up, the water resistance trials – Samsung tests both IPX8 (submersion up to 1.5m/5ft for 30 minutes) and IPX4...

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 coming in August with four Leica-tuned cameras

Xiaomi confirmed earlier this month that Mix Fold 3 will arrive in August and will be the first device, built on a new manufacturing line with improved design to ensure the strength of the foldable's body. Today, the official Weibo profile of the company confirmed the report once again, and added that Xiaomi and Leica developed a new solution for an "optical full-focus quad-cam setup". This means that the Mix Fold 3 will have four shooters instead of three seen in both its predecessors. Currently, only vivo and Huawei have foldables with four cameras on the back, and both have the...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5's India prices and pre-booking offers announced

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 yesterday at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea, but it's only now that the Korean conglomerate has announced the pricing and pre-booking details of both smartphones for the Indian market. The Galaxy Z Flip5 starts at INR99,999 ($1,220/€1,100) and has two memory options, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 has a base price of INR154,999 ($1,890/€1,705) and comes in three memory configurations. The base models of both smartphones have 256GB of storage, though. You can check the table below for more details about the price. ...

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Samsung One UI 6.0 beta based on Android 14 is scheduled to launch on August 2

According to Samsung Germany's customer support, the Korean company will release the One UI 6.0 beta based on Android 14 on August 2 for the Galaxy S23 family. Then, on August 9, so exactly one week later, the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G will get it too. It's nice to see that Samsung isn't forgetting about its best-selling mid-rangers when it comes to these beta releases, and isn't focusing only on high-end models. Of course, the high-end models are still covered, and they're still first in line, as you'd expect, but only one week of waiting for your mid-ranger to get the beta isn't...

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OnePlus Open is confirmed to be the name of the company's first foldable smartphone

As you may already know, today was a big day for Samsung. The Korean company unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Watch6 family, and the Galaxy Tab S9 line, all in one huge event held on its home turf. OnePlus didn't want to be left out of the spotlight, so it responded to Samsung's launch event with the tweet you can see below. We OPEN when others FOLD— OnePlus (@oneplus) July 26, 2023 This pretty much confirms the name of OnePlus' first foldable. It will be called OnePlus Open, just as recent rumors have mentioned. The use of "Fold" in the tweet also lets us know...

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Apple releases second developer beta version for visionOS

Apple has just started seeding the second developer beta version of visionOS but there's a catch. Since the company still hasn't provided hardware kits for the Apple Vision Pro, the vast majority of developers will have to install the new version of visionOS on their Macs. Apple is supposed to send out the hardware pretty soon, but until it does, the company advises developers to run the new OS in Xcode. The update itself is 6.72GB big and carries a build number 21N5207f. The applications for the developer kit for the Vision Pro are now open, but the physical hardware will be...

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Oppo A58 4G variant debuts with a larger 6.72" FHD+ display

Last year Oppo unveiled and affordable 5G phone dubbed the Oppo A58. Now the company has released a 4G variant, which changes the chipset (of course), as well as swaps out the screen for a bigger, better panel. The new Oppo A58 4G appeared in Indonesia and is already on available for IDR 2,500,000 ($165/€150/₹13,500). Deliveries will start on July 28 (Friday). The phone comes in Dazzling Green and Glowing Black and the overall design is unchanged, although you may notice that the 8MP selfie camera (80° f/2.0 lens) now lives in a punch hole rather than a notch. Oppo A58 4G in...

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Samsung tipped to bring back Exynos for the Galaxy S24 series too

A couple of weeks ago we saw a report that the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE will use the Exynos 2200, there was even a Geekbench result that seems to confirm it. Some regions (like the US) will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 instead, however. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (speculative renders) There may be more to it than that. Samsung switched exclusively to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chips for the S23 generation this year and there were claims that the deal with Qualcomm will extend to the S24 series. While that may still be true, Samsung is now considering bringing back Exynos for the...

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Teaser video shows off vivo V29 design

The vivo V29 Lite was announced at the beginning of June, but its two higher-end siblings are still in the teaser phase. The latest morsel of info comes from vivo Türkiye’s YouTube channel. The short clip offers a glimpse at the vanilla vivo V29 design. Actually, there are two phones in the video – one might be the V29 Lite (first three images), but the other one has a fingerprint reader on the camera bump (last image). Frames from the vivo V29 teaser video The model with the FP reader has a dual camera, one in each circle (plus an unknown additional sensor next to the...

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Google drops Play Services support for Android KitKat 4.4

One of the sweetest Google OS updates, the Android KitKat 4.4, will no longer be supported by Google Play Services. The message came from the Android Developers Blog, where it was revealed API levels 19 and 20 will not receive APK versions beyond 23.30.99, starting August 2023. This means devices with KitKat will not get the latest version of the Play Store, which will essentially not allow users to update apps, and their devices will slowly be rendered unusable. Android KitKat introduced updates that are still valid today, over ten years after the OS was launched. The system brought...

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Apple Watch Ultra successor will feature a lighter body

The Apple Watch Ultra is Cupertino’s biggest (49mm casing) and heaviest (61.3 grams) smartwatch to date towering over its Apple Watch brethren and most competitors. It seems that Apple will offer a weight reduction with the next generation Watch Ultra as per a new tip from China. While we don’t get specific values, the tipster suggests that the lighter casing will be a key feature on the upcoming Watch Ultra. Apple Watch Ultra is 14.4mm thick and weighs 61.3 grams A recent report suggests Apple will use 3D printed parts for its upcoming Watch Ultra which could help with the weight...

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Oppo K11 announced with Snapdragon 782G and 50MP main cam

Oppo unveiled its latest K-series phone in China with the Oppo K11. The device features a Snapdragon 782G chipset alongside up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. There’s a 6.7-inch OLED screen upfront with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The punch hole cutout at the top houses a 16MP front-facing camera. Hidden beneath the screen is a fingerprint scanner. The device also boasts dual speakers with Dolby Atmos. Oppo K11 in Moon Shadow Gray and Glacier Blue Around the back, Oppo K11 features a 50MP main cam (IMX890) alongside an 8MP ultrawide module and a 2MP macro cam. The...

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Sony's upcoming IMX903 and IMX907 smartphone image sensors detailed

Sony has the largest image sensor aimed at smartphones, the 1” IMX989, which has been used in multiple camera-focused phones. Size isn’t everything, though, and Sony’s next two sensors will go slightly smaller but will have clever designs, according to unofficial reports. The Sony IMX903 is allegedly a 1/1.14” sensor with 48MP resolution and 1.4µm pixels (compared to 1.6µm on the IMX989). It will support dual pixel autofocus, so each pixel will be made out of two photo diodes, each 0.7 x 1.4µm in size. The autofocus system will be able to quickly acquire and track focus on moving...

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vivo announces V3 imaging chip with 4K movie portrait mode

vivo just announced its V3 imaging chip, which will premiere 4k movie portrait mode in upcoming flagship phones - similar to the iPhone's Cinematic mode. The announcement is more of a teaser by company VP and General Manager of Brand & Product Strategy - Jia Jingdong - on Weibo. The V3 is the first major announcement at vivo's imaging festival, which is taking place from July 23 until the 31st. In a spirited web post, Jia Jingdong goes on about the self-developed 6nm V3 chip and its capabilities. It will allow vivo smartphones to capture portrait mode videos up to 4K resolution and...

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Spotify is raising its Premium subscription prices around the world

Spotify is the latest streaming service to announce a price hike for its subscription plans. The world’s most popular music streaming service which boasts over 200 million Premium subscribers will soon cost a little bit extra. Spotify Premium Single will now cost $10.99 in the US, €10.99 in France and £10.99 in the UK. Premium Student will jump to $5.99/€5.99 while pricing in the UK will remain at £5.99. The Premium Duo plan will come in at $14.99/€14.99/£14.99 while the Premium Family tier is now priced at $16.99/€17.99/£17.99 respectively. The new price tiers are already reflected...

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The Infinix GT 10 series will be available through Flipkart in India

The Infinix GT 10 series will be available from Flipkart, the retailer already has a teaser page up and running. There should be two phones, the GT 10 Pro and GT 10 Pro+, both sporting the so-called Cyber Mecha design. This shouldn’t be confused with Tecno’s Turbo Mecha design, though like it this one includes a transparent back with some LED lighting as you can see in the short clip below. But there’s more. Time to choose the dark side, time to choose the newest supervillain in town! The Infinix GT 10 Pro is coming to redefine what a smartphone means.Launching soon. Stay tuned!#GT10Pro...

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HarmonyOS 4.0 will be officially announced on August 4, beta testing already underway

Huawei is preparing to officially announce HarmonyOS 4.0 in August, the company just confirmed in a Weibo post. An image of some ArkTS code, written to return “What to expect in August” and a big digit “4” points to next month, when the annual HDC (Huawei Developers Conference) will take place. Previous teasers already suggested August 4, matching the date and the version. HarmonyOS is Huawei’s in-house OS with the smartphone in the center of the whole ecosystem. According to teasers from earlier this month, the new version should improve interoperability within the 1+8+N...

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Here’s how to watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on July 26

Samsung is hosting an Unpacked event this Wednesday, July 26, and we expect to see the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable smartphones, the Watch6 and Watch6 Classic wearables, and a trio of Galaxy Tab S9 tablets. Here’s everything you need to know about the event. When is it? The event will begin at 11 AM UTC - this is 7 AM Eastern in the United States, noon in London, 1 PM in Central Europe, 4:30 PM in India, and 8 PM in Seoul, South Korea, where the unveiling will take place. How to watch it? Samsung is streaming the event on its own website, but it will also be...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: what we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 will be unveiled in Seoul on July 26. As usual, the company is keeping things close to the vest, but a series of leaks have given us a good idea of what to expect. Here is what we know as of July 24, just a few days before the big Galaxy Unpacked event. Do note that these details are based on leaks, so they may not be 100% accurate. In fact, some details were seemingly confirmed, only to be debunked by other sources later on. New hinge Let's start off with the design. The biggest complaint when it comes to the Galaxy Z Fold is the gap that's left when you...

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Elon Musk to rename Twitter to X

Elon Musk will rename Twitter to X and will gradually remove the blue bird branding. The owner of the social media tweeted the news during the weekend, causing a whirlwind of speculations, but newly appointed CEO Linda Yaccarino revealed X will be "the future state of unlimited interactivity - centered in audio, video, messaging, payments/banking". The revised platform will be "powered by AI", the executive added. Not sure what subtle clues gave it way, but I like the letter X pic.twitter.com/nwB2tEfLr8— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 23, 2023 A late-night Saturday post read, "soon we...

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Week 29 in review: Infinix GT 10 Pro leaks, Red Magic 8S Pro goes global

The biggest story of this week was our exclusive scoop of the upcoming Infinix GT 10 Pro - a gaming phone Infinix is readying for the Indian market. It will launch at the beginning of August with a semi-transparent design, a 108MP camera, a Dimensity chipset, and Android 13. ZTE had a couple of launches. The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro become official outside of China with shipments poised to start on August 3. The phone will start at $650/€650/£580/S$910/MX$14,100. The other ZTE announcement was the nubia Z50S Pro with a 35mm main camera, a 50MP ultrawide with 2.5cm macro capabilities, and...

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Motorola Razr 40 in for review

It's been about a month since the vanilla Motorola Razr 40 was released, and we finally get to play with it in the office. Motorola went with a lineup release instead of a single smartphone release this year, and we can see the logic behind it. The Razr 40 Ultra combines the latest and greatest from Motorola at a price premium, while the vanilla Razr 40 is a toned-down version of the same phone with considerably lower pricing. The Razr 40 will cater to users looking for the clamshell foldable form factor without breaking the bank. However, largely the same 6.9-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED...

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