Poco M4 Pro in for review

Last year we thought we were getting a 4G and a 5G version of the Poco M3 Pro, but only a 5G model arrived. This year we did get a 4G version, even though it arrives months after the 5G one already launched. But the Poco M4 Pro is about more than choosing a particular network generation. For example, it is the first in the M-series to use an AMOLED display, all previous models used LCD. In fact, only Poco F phones had AMOLED until today. This change comes with higher brightness than the LCDs managed (700 nits typical vs. 450 nits, 1,000 nits peak). Note that while the refresh rate is the...

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TCL 30 5G and TCL 30+ hands-on at MWC 2022

TCL unveiled its 30 series right ahead at MWC 2022, and we’re in Barcelona, where we were able to get a hold of the TCL 30 5G and the TCL 30+ - two of the more impressive devices in the affordable lineup. The two devices share the same form factor and a 50 MP camera, but the main difference is the chipset. Here are our initial impressions of the duo. TCL 30 5G This phone is developed for 5G markets, and TCL equipped it with a Dimensity 700 chipset. It is practically indistinguishable from the TCL 30+, the main differences coming in performance, thanks to the relatively more...

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Poco X4 Pro 5G in for review

The just-announced Poco X4 Pro 5G has arrived at HQ, so let's talk about it. It comes in a stacked box with a case, 67W charger, USB cable, and a plastic screen protector. Interestingly it's not a spare, as the display came without a protector. The X4 Pro 5G is a successor to the X3 Pro, but it's not a straightforward upgrade, but rather a shift of focus. While aspects like the display size, refresh and resolution, or the battery capacity have remained mostly the same as the X3 Pro, the screen is now a brighter AMOLED panel. The battery charges 70% faster at 41 minutes to 100%,...

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Realme GT2 Pro in for review

Realme's flagship GT2 Pro just launched on the global market and will be shipping in the UK and other European countries in March, and it's just arrived at our office! This is Realme's best phone to date and it's impressive on every front, especially given its starting price of under €800/£700. Here's a key features video to get us acquainted. The Realme GT2 Pro comes in a special recyclable box that features just 0.3% plastics. However, accessories-wise, this is one of the best-stocked retail packages at this price with a 65W charger, USB cable, and a silicon case. The...

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Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro and Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 hands-on

Samsung already announced its Galaxy S22 smartphones, so the Galaxy Book2 Pro laptops were next in line. Right before the first day of MWC 2022 in Barcelona, we saw the announcement of the Galaxy Book2 Pro and Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 - two laptops, each of them coming in two sizes. The first one is a straightforward notebook with an AMOLED panel and S Pen support, while the 360 has a hinge that allows the device to transform into a tablet mode and can be used standing or laying on its keyboard. We got the chance to play around with the devices, and here are our initial impressions from...

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Realme unveils 100-200W UltraDart charging, upcoming GT Neo3 first to use it at 150W

Realme announced the next evolution of its Dart charging system dubbed UltraDart. It is a new charging architecture that will enable speeds ranging from 100W to 200W. The company also revealed that it will soon launch the first smartphone to utilize the UltraDart Charging Architecture (UDCA), the Realme GT Neo3, which will be right in the middle of the range with 150W. Existing phones using older incarnations of Dart charged at between 18W and 65W. The best of them can be fully charged in 35 minutes. UltraDart aims to go even faster, while adding more features to ensure battery safety...

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Watch the Realme GT 2 series global launch event here at 9AM UTC

MWC 2022 is officially underway and Realme is bringing its GT 2 series smartphones to global audiences. In addition, we’re expecting a new breakthrough in charging speeds with Realme teasing the fastest smartphone charging tech to be announced on stage. The livestream should kick off at 9AM UTC time. Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro were announced in China back in January with the Pro model boasting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED with QHD+ resolution and a paper-like back material. The vanilla model is no slouch either as it brings a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon...

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Nokia C2 2nd edition unveiled with a metal frame, Nokia Headphones tag along

HMD unveiled an even more affordable option alongside the C21 duo - the Nokia C2 2nd edition. It is a successor to the original C2, but improvements are offset by downgrades. One major upgrade is the metal chassis, so that the can be more resilient against daily knocks than the plastic C2 was. But things go downhill from here. The 5.7” display was downgraded to 480 x 960 px resolution (18:9), down from 720 x 1,440 px. And that’s not all, the 5MP selfie camera was replaced by a 2MP unit (that still has a dedicated LED flash). The 5MP camera on the rear remains...

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Nokia C21 and C21 Plus announced with metal frames and 6.5" displays

HMD introduced its first Nokia C-series phone in 2020 and in the short time since the affordable Android Go Edition phones have become quite popular. They already account for 16% of the company’s total smartphone sales in the last 5 years. Here come a couple of new units to strengthen the company’s portfolio. Nokia C21 Plus The Nokia C21 Plus is pretty upscale as C-phones go with a metal chassis and an IP52 rating, a first for the series. It also has a toughened glass over the display (brand unknown). Nokia C21 Plus in Warm Grey and Dark Cyan Speaking of the display, it...

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TCL unveils NxtPaper MAX 10, Tab 10s 5G and a couple of Tab 10 models

TCL had multiple tablets to show off at the MWC, including several new models, a 5G revision of an existing model and even a teaser for something big to come. TCL NxtPaper MAX 10 The TCL NxtPaper MAX 10 has a 10.36” display (FHD+ resolution) that is made up of multiple layers, the top of which is anti-glare glass to cut down on reflections. The display is designed to look and feel like paper for a more comfortable reading and writing experience (using the A-Pen stylus). TCL NxtPaper MAX 10 The tablet runs the older Android 11 and has the TCL Kids feature for when it needs to...

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Samsung's Galaxy Book2 Pro, Pro 360 laptops bring Intel 12th gen, AMOLED screens

Samsung's MWC announcement bought us new laptops as expected. Samsung unveiled four new portable PCs - all with 1080p AMOLED displays, Intel 12th gen processors, S Pen support, and with size and weight well under control. The Galaxy Book2 Pro and Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 come in two sizes each - 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch, with the main difference being that the 360, like its predecessor, has a hinge that lets it fold all the way back into tablet mode. Samsung went with 16:9 traditional 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch panels. Let's take a look at the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360. The 13.3-inch model...

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Weekly poll results: the Realme 9 Pro+ may do well with a price cut, the 9 Pro doesn't have many fans

The Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ are off to a rough start – well, the regular Pro definitely is as it ended up at the bottom of last week’s poll. The Pro+ will do okay in the market, although it will really benefit from a healthy price cut. Most people looking for a phone in this price range think that there are better alternatives out there – some from Realme itself, especially higher end models that have fallen in price over time. Realme 9 Pro+ highlights That is something that the Realme 9 Pro+ will have to do, except faster - €380/₹25,000 is just too much as there are many...

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Huawei VP confirms the Mate 50 will eventually be a thing

Nothing is set in stone or really officially announced at this point, but Huawei Consumer Business Group Strategy Marketing Department Vice President, Li Changzhou chimed in on a community forum recently, kind of confirming that the Huawei Mate 50 family is eventually going to exist. This is sort of a big deal not just for fans of the line, but potentially for Huawei in general and, depending on how you look at it, could even be considered a sort of "return to form" for the Chinese giant. Last year Huawei only introduced a single flagship line - the P50, which is sort of a step...

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Realme GT Neo3 renders and even more specs surface once again

The Realme GT Neo3 has been frequenting the rumor mill lately and amassing an interesting set of potential specs and details through leaks. Some of these are possibly conflicting, but we'll still do our best to sum things up. A fresh new leak offers another official-looking render of the upcoming phone - front and back, which matches nicely to an earlier render, as well as TENAA's photos. The leakster also goes on to list specs, including a 6.7-inch FHD+, 120Hz OLED display - all things we've heard before while adding that the panel will offer 10-bit color, which is nice to see. Realme GT...

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Apple's 2022 iPhone SE to start at $300

Apple unveiled the second-gen iPhone SE dubbed iPhone SE (2020) two years ago, and the company is rumored to return with its successor on March 8 at an event where it's also expected to announce a refreshed iPad Air. While Apple hasn't confirmed the event yet, analyst John Donovan says the new iPhone SE could start at $300. That's $99 less than the base price of the iPhone SE (2020). However, another analyst, Daniel Ives, thinks that Apple will stick with the $399 base price, but doesn't rule out a lower price. Apple iPhone SE (2020) The new iPhone SE, rumored to be called...

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Poco M4 Pro's design and cameras officially detailed ahead of February 28 launch

Xiaomi's Poco unveiled the Poco M4 Pro 5G last November, and it will introduce its 4G variant on February 28, dubbed Poco M4 Pro. Poco recently confirmed a few of the M4 Pro's features, including a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED display with 1,000 nits peak brightness, dual stereo speakers, and Poco Launcher 2.0 having minimal UI and no ads. In a bid to build more hype, Poco has now revealed the Poco M4 Pro's design and color options. The Poco M4 Pro looks similar to the 5G model since it has a punch hole screen and camera island on the back that spans across the phone's width. However,...

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Unknown Google phone spotted on India's BIS certification website

Things appear to be looking up for any Android purists in India as a mysterious new Google device, model number "GX7AS," was recently spotted on the Indian BIS certification website. We only know that it is a mobile phone and not much else, but that in itself is potentially great news, since the last smartphone Google launched in India was the Pixel 4a. This appears to signify a return to market. BIS certification That being said, the GX7AS could easily be the Pixel 6a, which we are still waiting on and might be launched in May. However, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have already...

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World’s first iPhone 12 Pro Max with USB-C port up for sale on eBay

Slovakian company DEEP has successfully modified an Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max to fully function with a USB-C port. For a long time, consumers have wondered (and rumors have swirled since 2017) why Apple has yet to switch the iPhone to the USB-C standard. After all, the iPad and Mac lineups already use the universal standard. The company has prepared a video of the modification process. After prying the phone open and removing the Lightning port flex cable assembly, measurements of the USB-C connector are taken so that a housing can be installed on the iPhone 12 Pro Max. After removing...

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Samsung Galaxy A03 finally makes it to India

The Samsung Galaxy A03 that was initially announced back in November has been available already in some markets, but not India. Today the Korean company has made the first step in rectifying that, by officially launching it for the Indian market. The device is already listed on Samsung's India website, and it seems like there's only one RAM/storage combination for India: 3/32GB. At least if we go by Samsung's website. However, according to FoneArena, it should also be available from retail stores in a 4/64GB configuration. Surely you are by now wondering about the price. The...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 family gets its first update with the March security patch

Don't check your calendar if you read this while it's still fresh out of the oven - your calendar isn't broken, it's still February, but Samsung doesn't care. Once again it's put out a new security patch before we're even in the month of said patch. In this case, we're talking about the Galaxy S22 family, all available starting today in a bunch of markets. The Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are all now receiving their first ever software update, at least in Europe. The new build is S90xBXXU1AVBF, where "x" is a digit that differs according to which device you have. The update's...

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Valve launches Steam Deck, now available to order to reservers

Valve today finally launched its portable Steam Deck console. The device is now available for order to the first batch of reservers, who will be getting an email with ordering details. Potential buyers who reserved the device will have 72 hours to complete their purchase after receiving the email, or they can cancel their reservation. The next batch of emails will be sent next week. Valve also released a mini-game called Aperture Desk Job. Set in the Portal universe, the game is designed to walk you through the controls and features of the Steam Deck. However, while it is designed...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review

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MediaTek's Dimensity 8100 leaks, promises Snapdragon 888-like performance

In a new Weibo post, Digital Chat Station revealed the key specs of MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 8100 chipset. A second post also revealed that the SoC will likely debut with an upcoming Redmi smartphone next month. The Dimensity 8100 is rumored to employ four Cortex-A78 cores ticking at 2.85GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0GHz. There's some discrepancy with the GPU where the software detects it as G610 MC6 GPU but the fact sheet the leaker obtained points to G510 MC6 instead. The chip is built on TSMC's 5nm manufacturing process and comes with support for LDDR5 memory...

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Oppo Reno7 Z leaks with triple camera and 33W charger

A new Reno7 model has gone through the NCC and rumor has it that it is the Oppo Reno7 Z. The Taiwanese wireless authority was helpful enough to photograph the phone, its charger and it even let slip some of the specs. The phone has a triple camera on the back in an arrangement not seen on other Reno7 models (but it does look close to the A96). Also, the selfie camera is in a punch hole in the upper left corner of the screen. Unfortunately, we don’t have information on the camera details yet. Oppo Reno7 Z (photos by the NCC) • Some specs The Reno7 Z will be a 5G phone with two...

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Samsung releases the Expert RAW app for Galaxy S22 series

The Expert RAW app that gives you further control over the cameras of the Galaxy S21 Ultra is now available for the S22 family as well. Also, it's now officially out of beta. However, the new stable release is only available for the Galaxy S22 phones, at least for now. The app itself supports Linear DNG 16-bit raw output and grants full control over all of the camera, including the HDR function. It's important to note that only Android 12 Samsung devices will get official non-beta support for the app in the future. Samsung says the stable version of the app will arrive to the Galaxy...

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Oppo Find X5 Pro hands-on review

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Watch the official unboxing video of the Oppo Find X5 Pro and other promo videos of the X5 series

The Oppo Find X5 Pro was unveiled today with a new chipset, new custom ISP, other camera improvements, bigger, faster battery, a ceramic back and more. It’s a lot to take in, but you can kick back and watch a few videos about the new flagship. Let’s start with the official unboxing video. The phone supports the new 80W SuperVOOC charging setup and comes with the required power brick and USB-C cable out of the box. There’s also a protective case in there. This video goes well beyond just the contents of the retail package, it also quickly goes through all the highlights and upgrades of...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series surpasses 1 million pre-orders in South Korea

South Korean outlet ZDnet is now reporting that a whopping 1.02 million Samsung Galaxy S22 series units have been pre-ordered locally. That number is on pace for a new record with 300,000 units being booked on the first day of the campaign. Samsung’s Galaxy S8 series launched back in 2017 actually managed 1.4 million pre-orders but accomplished so in an eleven-day pre-order period while the S22 series did so in just seven. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 were also close to the 1 million pre-orders mark but failed to reach that record setting number last year. Samsung’s new Galaxy S22...

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Oppo Pad announced with SD 870, ColorOS for Pad and Pencil stylus

Alongside its three brand new Find X5 series smartphones, Oppo entered a new product category with its first Android tablet - the amply named Oppo Pad. It’s an 11-inch slate powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset and you can pick up an optional Oppo Pencil stylus to go along with it. The tablet brings a premium build with a metal frame and frosted glass back. It’s just is just 6.99mm thick and weighs 507 grams. Oppo Pad Oppo Pad features an 11-inch LTPS LCD with 2560 × 1600 px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen supports HDR10 content and has symmetrical bezels with an...

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Motorola Edge Plus 2022 is the US variant of the Edge 30 Pro

Earlier today, Motorola announced its Edge 30 Pro flagship which is based on the China-exclusive Edge X30 but we are also getting a US-exclusive Motorola Edge Plus 2022. This device brings nearly identical hardware to the international Edge 30 Pro but offers slower 30W charging compared to the Edge 30 Pro’s 68W speeds. Carrier unlocked Edge Plus 2022 devices will offer C-ban compatible sub-6Ghz 5G connectivity while Verizon models will do mmWave. The rest of the key specs are identical to the Edge 30 Pro. You still get a 6.7-inch FHD+ P-OLED screen with a speedy 144Hz refresh rate....

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Samsung acknowledges Galaxy S22 Ultra screen flickering issue, fix coming soon

Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 Ultra on February 9 and promised shipping will begin on February 25. Yet some users got their units early and some of those stumbled upon an unpleasant surprise - the screen started flickering in certain scenarios. An official forum moderator replied to concerned users on Reddit acknowledging the issue. He also assured them a fix is coming soon. If you have an Exynos #GalaxyS22Ultra pls check if your device is affected by this bug, too.(Notice the graphic glitches/artifacts on lock screen clock.)Seems to be a widespread issue now.Reproduce steps in...

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Xiaomi Redmi 10A listed on TENAA with key specs

Last month, we saw Geekbench and FCC listings for the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 10A appear. The device has now been certified on the TENAA database bearing the same 220233L2C model number revealing its key specs. Redmi 10A will bring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution 1600×720px and a 5MP selfie cam. The rear houses a 13MP main cam. Redmi 10A will use a Helio G25 chipset and the listing confirms the phone will come in no less than four trims with 2/32GB, 3/32GB, 3/64GB and 4/128GB options. The battery is listed at 4,900 mAh while the software front will be handled by MIUI 12.5 on...

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BLU G91 Max unveiled with Helio G95 and 108MP camera

BLU doesn’t really do flagships, its specialty is entry-level and mid-range devices. So, with a Helio G95 chipset on board, the new BLU G91 Max is the company’s most powerful device to date. The 12 nm chip has two Cortex-A76 cores (2.05 GHz) and six A55s (2.0 GHz), plus a Mali-G76 MC4 GPU and an LTE modem. It is an upgraded version of the G90 and G90T chips used by the BLU G91 Pro and G90 Pro, respectively. The phone comes equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage, plus a microSD slot so you can easily add more. And there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack – non-expandable storage and no...

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Xiaomi 12 Lite renders appear, specs suggest 6.55” OLED screen

The Xiaomi 12 series already has three phones with Xiaomi 12, a bigger Xiaomi 12 Pro, and a more affordable Xiaomi 12X version. Sources revealed yet another member will join the portfolio, and it will be called Xiaomi 12 Lite, codenamed L9 taoyao. The new phone will bring a 6.55” OLED screen, which will make it taller than the vanilla Xiaomi 12, and there is even a concept render, comparing the two phones. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is said to have a Snapdragon 700 series chipset, likely an SD 778G+. The triple camera setup on the back will have a 64MP main shooter with a Samsung ISOCELL...

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Samsung Galaxy A03 price in India leaks

Samsung initially unveiled the Galaxy A03 back in November, and it's been available in limited markets since last month. Soon though, it will finally arrive in India. Before that happens, you might be wondering how much it is going to cost over there, and thankfully today's leak covers just that. A usually reliable tipster has outed the image you can see below, which is said to come from internal Samsung systems. Thus, according to it, the list price for the Galaxy A03 with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage will be INR 10,499, while the dealer price for it will be INR 10,193. On the...

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OnePlus is working on Nord TWS earbuds and a phone codenamed Oscar

OnePlus rumors abound today, starting with the fact that the company is apparently working on a pair of Nord-branded true wireless earbuds, to go with its line of mid-range smartphones. A few renders purportedly showing the Nord buds have been leaked, but the source says some changes may occur on the path to a finalized product, as these renders are based on live images of "final prototyping stage units". In other words, the actual shipping product will probably resemble what you see here, but just how much remains to be seen. The Nord buds seem to have a physical button with a...

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Caviar introduces limited edition designs for Galaxy S22 Ultra

Samsung introduced its Galaxy S22 lineup earlier this month, and the Russian luxury company Caviar followed up with its latest gaudy customizations. The new series includes six different designs with various luscious materials, including 24K gold, lightweight titanium and carbon fiber. The names of the designs are Bird of Prey with beige crocodile leather; Ocelot, inspired from the Art Deco era with a gold-plated jeweled steel inlay; Drive with carbon fiber and reinforced titanium frame; Great Gatsby with a 3D geometric pattern on a gold-plated alloy, inspired by the popular F. Scott...

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Realme Narzo 50 confirmed to bring 120Hz display and Helio G96 SoC

Ahead of its imminent launch on February 24 Realme’s Narzo 50 shined in several new official teasers as well as an FCC listing which gives us a look at its design and key specs. Realme Narzo 50 design and display teasers The new teaser confirmed the phone will bring a 120Hz refresh rate display and will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio G96 chipset. The device will also bring a 5,000 mAh battery and 33W Dart fast charging. Realme Narzo 50 chipset and battery teasers The FCC listing bearing the RMX 3286 model number revealed a handful of live images of the device alongside...

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Panasonic launches LUMIX GH6 with 5.7K ProRes HQ recording

Panasonic today launched its much anticipated LUMIX GH6 camera. It is the successor to the extremely successful GH5, which came to be well-regarded for its video recording capabilities, much like its predecessors. The LUMIX GH6 improves on multiple fronts. For starters, it has a new 25.2-megapixel sensor, which is 20% larger. This new sensor has a wider 12+ stops of dynamic range, with 13+ stops possible using the new Dynamic Range Boost feature. The GH6 features an updated Venus Engine image processor, which is claimed to be twice as fast. The combination of the new sensor...

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Motorola Moto G22 leaks in more renders

Last week we got some details on the upcoming Moto G22 codenamed Hawaii+ and today Evan Blass is here to fill us in on more details. Last week’s renders depicted the OLED version of the G22 while this week we get to see the LCD model. The front looks identical with a 6.5-inch 1,600 x 720px LCD with 90Hz refresh rate and a centered punch-hole cutout. The rear packs a slightly altered triple cam setup said to consist of a 50MP main cam, an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. Moto G22 renders Moto G22 will utilize the yet to be announced...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series may get One UI 4.1 by the end of February, according to Verizon rep

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 lineup launched with One UI 4.1. Naturally, Galaxy S21 owners are wondering when their smartphones’ firmware will be matched with the latest models. According to one Verizon customer service rep, that might be soon. One PiunikaWeb reader tipped the outlet about their conversation with one of Verizon’s customer service chat. When asked about the One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy S21 series, the agent responded that the update would be arriving by the end of the month. Source: PiunikaWeb Talk Android points out that the Galaxy S20 series received One UI 3.1...

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Samsung releases animated film for its 2022 ‘Over the Horizon’ ringtone

Every year, Samsung changes the sound of its “Over the Horizon” ringtone by keeping the core melody but asks different musicians to create a new version of it to keep the ringtone fresh while also reflecting the current mood of the state of the world. 2022’s rendition of “Over the Horizon” comes from LA-based producer Kiefer Shackleford and features the musician’s cross-genre, hip-hop-influence, and jazztronica sound. The Galaxy S22 series is preloaded with this new ringtone as interpereted by Shackleford. The 2022 rendition includes a new animated video to go along with the music...

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Leaked renders show off the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 2 design

Samsung revealed that it will introduce new Galaxy Book laptops at the MWC, however, the company did not say much more about the event. Unofficial sources offer a first glimpse at one of the new models with these renders courtesy of GizNext. Galaxy Book Pro 360 2 (speculative render) • Galaxy Book Pro 360 (official image) This is the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 2 360, clearly a successor to the Pro 360 from April of last year and it is apparently code-named “Mars 2”. We have included official images of last year’s model for comparison with the renders. Galaxy Book Pro 360 2...

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Apple's 2022 roadmap has 13-inch MacBook Pro and new Air with M2

In his latest newsletter, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg details his expectations of Apple's computer roadmap in 2022. According to his report, Apple will release machines with last year's M1 Pro and Max, a new, more powerful M1 Max version, and a new M2 processor. Breaking down the devices, Gurman expects: Mac mini with M1 Pro and M2 processor 13-inch MacBook Pro and redesigned MacBook Air with M2 processor 24-inch iMac with M2 processor Larger iMac Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max processor Half-sized Mac Pro with two or four M1 Max processors So this year, Apple will finally...

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Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra's 45W charging doesn't really make a difference

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series finally brought an increase in charging speeds after being left in the dust by most Chinese competitors. The two larger members of the new Galaxies S22 lineup claimed to offer 45W wired charging speeds while the vanilla S22 retained the 25W of its predecessor. The industry has been moving at a fast pace when it comes to charging speeds in the past few years. You can get a midrange phone from competitors with 65W charging while flagships from brands like Xiaomi and vivo have already crossed the 100W threshold. So while 45W isn't a big deal it's at least a major...

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OnePlus 10 Pro is now available in White Extreme edition

The OnePlus 10 Pro flagship launched in China earlier this year in two colors - Green and Black. Today, the company announced a third color is joining in - Panda White. Pre-orders for what the company calls Extreme Edition are open, with the actual sale and shipments scheduled for March 1. The Panda White smartphone will be offered in just one memory configuration - 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, which is an improvement over the 12/256GB variant, announced during the January launch. Aside from the colors, everything else remains the same - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, massive 1440p screen,...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S in for review

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series arrived in our office, and after the Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, vanilla Redmi Note 11, it is time to share our initial thoughts on the Redmi Note 11S before we hand it over to our review team. The retail box brings a transparent case, a Black unit, a 33W charger and a USB-C cable, as well as some reading material. The Redmi Note 11S looked the same as the Redmi Note 11 in the official images, but in reality there is an extra layer of glass on top of the camera island, making it stick out even more, and the device is a bit more wobbly...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 7

Week 7 brought us a diverse trending with 5 makers placing smartphones in the top fine and Samsung easing its grip on the leading spots. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is still the most popular phone in our database by a country mile, but this time it's the Redmi Note 11 that came second. The vanilla Galaxy S22 dropped to third, but it managed to edge out the newly announced Redmi K50 Gaming. In fifth we have the Motorola Frontier, which captured a lot of attention even weeks before its official announcement. Clearly, you guys are interested in checking that 192MP camera out and frankly so...

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Weekly poll: do the Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ have a place in your pocket?

While they are related by name, there is actually very little overlap between the Realme 9 Pro and the Pro+. They arrive at different price points (of course), but also with different screens, chipsets, cameras, batteries and other details. Which one is right for you? The Realme 9 Pro+ is positioned as the top of the line model. It will start at ₹25,000 ($335/€295) when it goes on sale on Monday (February 21). Some retailers (like Flipkart) will be running trade-in deals to lower the cost. What do you get for your money? A 6.4” Super AMOLED display for starters with a 90 Hz refresh...

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Exclusive: Here's the Doogee S98 with two screens and Night Vision camera

We recently exclusively reported that MediaTek is working on a new 6nm chip codenamed "Next-G" which will be announced towards the end of the year, with Doogee being one of the first brands to use it. Now a reliable source tells us that it will be a Doogee S98 series smartphone that will be powered by this MediaTek chip. While we don't have any other details about this smartphone, our source tells us that Doogee will launch three more devices under the S98 series, dubbed S98, S98 Pro, and S98 Ultra. The Pro and Ultra versions are expected to go official in April or May, but the vanilla...

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