OnePlus Ace 2V confirmed to have Dimensity 9000 SoC at the helm

Yesterday OnePlus confirmed it will launch the OnePlus Ace 2V in China on March 7. And today, it announced that the smartphone will be powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC, corroborating previous leaks and rumors. OnePlus hasn't revealed any other specs of the Ace 2V, but thanks to AnTuTu and Geekbench, we know the smartphone will come with Android 13, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB UFS 3.1 of storage. However, there could be more memory options that are yet to be confirmed. We also know that the OnePlus Ace 2V will come with Bluetooth 5.3 since it got certified by Bluetooth SIG....

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Watch the vivo V27 series announcement live here

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

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

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

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OnePlus 11 doesn't snap in half in bend test, even though its rear glass cracks

Last year, both the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 10T managed to crack and snap in half when subjected to the now-classic JerryRigEverything bend test. There's a smallish number of devices that have ever failed that test, and having two of them do it in a year isn't a great ad for the brand's focus on durability, even though these tests are way more extreme than what most people might subject their phones to in day-to-day life (unless you like to put it in your back pocket, caseless, and have a tendency to forget it's there and sit on it). So, with all this in mind, you're probably...

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

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

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ZTE to launch nubia Z50 Ultra with under-display camera on March 7

The nubia Z50 Ultra smartphone is set to arrive with a 4th-gen under-display camera, and now we know the official launch date. The brand will introduce the device on March 7 with a UDC technology called Neovision. The device will have a stacked 16 MP selfie camera with a 6P lens, 2.24 µm pixel size, and f/2.0 aperture under the 6.8” AMOLED panel. The official teasers confirmed leaked schematics from before - flat sides all around and an alert slider on the right, above the power key and the volume rocker. There is a tiny sliver between the screen and the top for the earpiece, which...

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Redmi introduces 300W fast charging which fills a phone battery in 5 minutes

Redmi announced 300W fast-charging technology just four months after being the first brand to surpass the 200W threshold. The Xiaomi subsidiary revealed a phone can charge from 0 to 100% in under five minutes, and later followed with a video, shedding more details on the technology. The brand used a modified Redmi Note 12 Discovery smartphone with a 4,100 mAh battery (the original version has a dual 4,300 mAh cell) in a controlled environment. It took 2 minutes 11 seconds for the device to reach 50%, and just shy of five minutes the battery was at 100%. Interestingly...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hands-on: Honor Magic5 Pro

Honor's Magic5 series got a quiet start with the Magic5 Lite, but the company was saving its best performance for the MWC – the new Honor Magic5 Pro is an all-round flagship that builds on last year's design. It doesn't follow a straight path to upgrades, however. In fact, the phone's designers prefer curved lines, and the phone is rounded all over. Despite the expansive 6.81" display, the phone is on the lighter side – it weighs 219g. For comparison, a Galaxy S23 Ultra is 234g, an iPhone 14 Pro Max is 240g. If you've held a Magic4 Pro in your hand, you should have a rough idea of the...

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

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

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Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro and Buds 4 Pro in for review

Xiaomi just had its great announcement event in Barcelona, where the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched on the international scene. We also saw the Watch S1 Pro wearable and the Buds 4 Pro TWS earpods on the stage, but more importantly, we also have them in the office. The gadgets are both the flagship versions in each respectable category - the Watch S1 Pro arrived in Black with a black fluoroelastomer strap, and the color is the same for the Buds 4 Pro. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro • Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro Xiaomi brought the Watch S1 Pro in only one size - 46 mm diameter with a...

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TCL unveils affordable 406 Android 13 phone, TWS buds

In addition to the TCL 40 X, XE and XL, the company also unveiled an affordable model, cheaper than the TCL 408 from CES, though above the 403 and 405. The company also showed off noise canceling TWS buds and portable 5G Wi-Fi hotspots. TCL 406 The TCL 406 costs $120, $10 less than the 408. Where does the saving come from? The camera – the new model has a 13MP sensor, down from 50MP. It still runs full Android and it even comes with the newer 13 version out of the box. Other than that, the two phones are quite similar. They have 6.6” HD+ displays, stereo speakers and 5,000mAh...

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TCL unveils NXTPAPER 11 with second gen display tech, more affordable Tab 11 slate

TCL unveiled the second generation of its NXTPAPER display technology at the MWC 2023 and the first tablet to make use of it, plus a more affordable tablet with a standard display. TCL NXTPAPER 11 The TCL NXTPAPER 11 is smaller than the 12” tablet from CES and cheaper too - it costs less than half the money. The new slate has a 10.95” IPS LCD with 2,000 x 1,200px resolution (15:9), which has a special coating that gives it a paper-like texture. This is matched with an optional stylus supports stylus that can detect 4,096 different levels of pressure. The NXTPAPER 2.0 tech is much...

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TCL 40 XE is the company's new cheapest 5G phone, 40 X and 40 XL tag along

TCL unveiled a trio of affordable phones for the European and Asian markets at CES earlier this year, the TCL 40 SE, the 408 and the 403. All three are 4G-only models that focus on keeping costs low. Now at the MWC the company is unveiling more phones in the 40 series, some of which have 5G and all of which are affordable with prices of $200 and below. The new additions include TCL’s cheapest 5G phone to date ($170). TCL 40 X 5G This one isn’t it – at $200, the TCL 40 X 5G costs slightly more, but it also delivers better camera hardware. Well, there is the one proper camera on the back...

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Xiaomi 13 Lite arrives with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, island dual front camera

The Xiaomi 13 series is launching in new markets today and is gaining a new member, the Xiaomi 13 Lite. This is a sequel to the 12 Lite from last, this installment brings performance and camera improvements. The “lite” name clearly marks it as a mid-ranger, but on the plus side it costs only half as much as you would pay for a Xiaomi 13 (not to mention the Pro model). The new model is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, which offers 20% more GPU and 30% more AI performance compared to the Snapdragon 778G inside the 12 Lite. However, Xiaomi did not update the RAM and storage and still...

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

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

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

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

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Motorola Moto G53 in for review

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

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

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

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OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition's design revealed through leaked image

OnePlus introduced the Ace 2 earlier this month in China with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. However, the company is expected to unveil a version of the Ace 2 with the Dimensity 9000 chip at the helm. OnePlus hasn't divulged much about the Ace 2 Dimensity Edition yet, but thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, we know what the smartphone will look like. DCS posted an image showing us the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition in black color. It has a flatter design compared to the Snapdragon model, with the back cover having four circles, two of which house the three cameras. The...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra goes up against the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max in a speed test

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unveiled earlier this month passed through our review gauntlet with flying colors, making it one of the best Android smartphones to buy right now. On the iOS side of the fence, we have the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is also one of the best smartphones available in the market. But how do the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max fare against each other in a side-by-side speed test? Well, the folks at PhoneBuff find that out with the help of a robot. We don't want to spoil the fun for you by revealing the speed test's end result, but we'd like you to...

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

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

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Sony Xperia 10 V renders leak showing familiar design

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

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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion in Viva Magenta hands-on review

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

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First iQOO Z7 teaser arrives

The iQOO brand is gearing up for a new smartphone announcement and iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya shared a teaser for the upcoming iQOO Z7 series. The poster reveals the backside of the upcoming device with its dual cameras. iQOO Z7 series teaser We can also spot an OIS sticker that confirms the main camera will be optically stabilized. The design of the phone falls in line with recently launched iQOO and vivo phones but we don’t get any specs details for now. The iQOO Z7 series is expected to launch in March with two members – the iQOO Z7 and Z7 Pro. We’ll make sure to provide more...

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Kuo: Apple MR headset delayed due to software bugs

Ming-Chi Kuo shared his latest update on the Apple MR headset and the bad news is that the device will likely be postponed to launch alongside the iPhone 15 series in September. Kuo explains that the headset is facing software issues and the likelihood of a potential release this Spring is dwindling. There are no specifics on the nature of the mentioned software issues but it seems that the rumored WWDC launch is unlikely at this point. China’s Luxshare ICT is expected to be the leading manufacturing partner for the Apple MR headset with mass production set for the first half of this...

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Motorola Defy 2 rugged phone, Defy Satellite Link device unveiled with 2-way satellite messaging,

The Bullitt Group, known for building rugged phones, is on a mission to build devices that enable their users to send and receive messages everywhere thanks to the advent of direct-to-satellite communication. This can be done with the new Motorola Defy 2 and the Cat S75 that we covered in the other post. In addition, users can also pick up the Motorola Defy Satellite Link device that gives any Android and iOS device the ability to communicate in the wilderness. Motorola Defy 2 We’ll start with Defy 2, a rugged 5G smartphone. It has been tested to survive drops on steel sheets...

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ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra to bring 4th-gen under-display camera

ZTE is planning to announce the nubia Z50 Ultra with a 4th-generation under-display camera, revealed Ni Fei, President of Mobile Devices at the Chinese company. In a lengthy post on Weibo, he explained the nubia brand has been in the smartphone business for over a decade, and the new Ultra will have a new solution that has been in development for six years and is the “culmination of nubia technology.” The nubia brand is partially owned by ZTE and its operations in China are controlled by the network equipment and smartphone maker. Devices with selfie cameras under the screen have been...

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G review

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Here's the iPhone 15 Pro in its hero dark red color

For devices that are only supposed to come out in September, which is more than half a year away still at this point, the next iPhones sure enjoy leaking. Earlier today we saw some CAD renders of the iPhone 15, following on from the other renders from last week, and today we have one more generated image for you to look at. This is the iPhone 15 Pro, rendered in what is now rumored to be its hero color. It's a very dark red with a hex color code of #410D0D. Note that this rendering of the phone is only intended to showcase the exact hue that Apple plans on using to make its Pro and Pro Max...

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New OnePlus Nord 3 leaked specs contradict previously outed ones

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

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Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music

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

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Nokia C02 silently debuts with Android 12 (Go edition) and entry-level specs

Ahead of MWC Barcelona, HMD announced a new entry-level device dubbed Nokia C02. The phone features modest spec sheet and some interesting features like a removable battery, IP52 rating and a headphone jack. Nokia C02 features a 5.45-inch LCD with FWVGA+ resolution an 18:9 aspect ratio. There’s a 2 MP front facing camera and a single 5 MP rear shooter on the back which sits above the LED flash. The phone features a polycarbonate frame and back with a nano-texture that pops off to reveal the replaceable 3,000 mAh battery as well as the dual SIM slots and microSD card slot. The C02...

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YouTube begins testing “1080p Premium” stream option on mobile app

YouTube appears to be testing a new option for users streaming YouTube from the mobile app. As spotted by Reddit user u/KZedUK (via This is Tech Today), A new option for stream quality appeared called “1080p Premium” described to have “Enhanced bitrate”. This new stream option will be available for YouTube Premium users and it exists alongside the ‘regular’ 1080p option that’s quite generously compressed. This is Tech Today speculates that the new “high-bitrate” 1080p option could address users’ desire to watch higher-quality videos, which they address by switching to a 1440p or...

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

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

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra case leaks showing humongous camera island

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

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Xiaomi 12T Pro long-term review

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The ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra shows its clean, flat display in the wild

The ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra is coming in March, per Digital Chat Station, and it's already getting its photo taken. The image below was captured somewhere in China, showing what's reported to be the upcoming nubia Z50 Ultra. The image is quite poor, but it does reveal that the phone will have a flat display, flat sides with the classic nubia red power button, and no visible punch hole for the selfie camera. That means that the nubia Z50 Ultra will most likely have the latest generation under-display camera from BOE. Likely at least the same quality as that of the nubia Red Magic 8...

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CR: Global smartwatch market saw 12% YoY increase in shipments for 2022

Smartwatch shipments saw a 12% increase in 2022 compared to 2021 based on the latest Global Smartwatch Model Tracker report from Counterpoint Research. The growth was fueled by strong smartwatch sales in the first three quarters of 2022. Shipments in the Q4 period (October 1 - December 31) saw a 2% YoY decline fueled by rising inflation levels and slow growth in India. Global smartwatch shipments share 2021 vs 2022 (Counterpoint Research) Apple remains the top brand worldwide in terms of shipments with 34.1% of the market, followed by Samsung (9.8%) and Huawei (6.7%). Apple saw...

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Beats Fit Pro will be available in three new color options

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

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Motorola ThinkPhone in for review

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

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

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

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vivo V27e detailed specs leak ahead of launch

We’re expecting vivo to announce its V27 series on March 1. There should be three phones with the vivo V27, V27 Pro and V27e and the last one just leaked in a hands-on image. The image confirms the previously leaked design and shows off the flashy Lavender Purple color which has color-shifting properties. vivo V27e hands-on The vivo V27e is currently on pre-order in Malaysia through offline channels with special freebies in the form of a speaker and smart tracker included for customers who pre-order the device. We also have a leaked spec sheet for the device confirming its key...

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Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone

Nothing has begun the official rollout of Android 13 for the Nothing Phone (1) users. The Nothing OS 1.5 update comes in at 1.25GB and offers plentiful new features and optimizations including a new weather app, new media controls, more glyph interface options and improvements to the camera interface. Nothing is touting a 50% increase in app loading speed, smoother system animations as well as lower standby power consumption. The fingerprint scanner accuracy is also improved. Nothing OS 1.5 brings an improved network quick settings panel, multi-language support for apps and the ability...

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Our vivo X90 Pro video review is up

After vivo struck a partnership with lens-maker Zeiss it has produced some of the most impressive mobile cameras on the market and the vivo X90 Pro is one of its best yet. It’s a bit of a shame that the Pro+ model won’t make it to the global market, but the X90 Pro is highly competitive with current flagship smartphone cameras in its own right. A large chunk of our video review is dedicated to the camera – with good reason too, the 1” 50MP main sensor and the 50MP 2x portrait cam with extra bright aperture are nothing short of exemplary. Even the 12MP ultra wide module is worthy of...

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Oppo to launch its own SoC in 2024

Smartphone companies often introduce their own chips to achieve greater control over their devices' processing and computational models. Oppo already has its own NPU MariSilicon X and a connectivity chip called MariSilicon Y, but still lacks a true SoC - system-on-a-chip. According to a Mediatek executive, speaking at a foreign investment forum in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Oppo wants to have a true chipset in order to retain its competitive edge. An insider revealed the Guangdong maker already taped out their chip, and it will hit the market in 2024. Taping out is a term in electronics...

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Watch the Poco C55 launch in India live

The Poco C55 has arrived in India – you can watch Xiaomi unveil the new entry level model below (the event starts at noon). The phone was first teased last week and a few more tidbits were published afterwards. The faux leather back with decorative stitching is heavily featured in the promo images, it gives the C55 a more premium look. Being a C-series model, however, this will not have a premium price. The exact number will be announced live on stage, the C55 will be sold in partnership with Flipkart. If you prefer, you can also watch the livestream on Twitter. Xiaomi has been...

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

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

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