Weekly poll: can the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro lure you in with a great value for money proposition?

The Xiaomi 13 series was strong out of the gate, but pricey too – the global versions started at €1,000 for the Xiaomi 13 (8/256GB) and €1,300 for the Xiaomi 13 Pro (12/256GB). This week saw the launch of the 13T duo – the phones are not as capable as the main 13 series, however, they are a good deal cheaper too. Xiaomi 13T The Xiaomi 13T is €650 for an 8/256GB phone, the Xiaomi 13T Pro goes for €800 for a unit with extra RAM and the same amount of storage, i.e. 12/256GB. So, both of them have lower MSRPs than their non-T siblings. The price of the old flagships has fallen since...

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Weekly poll results: Tecno Phantom V Flip's low price is its biggest advantage

Slowly but surely foldables are inching towards an affordable price range. And it’s not the old flagship killer brands doing it but rather Tecno’s premium brand – the Phantom V Flip launches at ₹50,000 in India and will be €700 in Europe. This makes it the cheapest foldable yet. For comparison, the Rarz 40 is one of the most affordable flip foldables and it costs ₹60,000/€900. The V Flip does have a few rough edges, but as we found in our review, this is a very compelling package for the price. That’s good enough for one fifth of voters in last week’s poll who might have been counting...

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Google Pixel 8's retail box surfaces

The retail box of the Google Pixel 8 arriving on October 4 has surfaced, corroborating the previous design leaks since it has a picture of the Pixel 8's rear side featuring two cameras and a LED flash. Google Pixel 8 • Google Pixel 8 Pro Turn the box around, and you see some Pixel 8 specs: 5G Sub-6 connectivity, 6.2" screen, and 128GB storage. This particular color model is called Hazel, and the label reveals the box will come bundled with a charging cable and a Quick Switch Adapter. It also includes the Pixel 8's model code: G9BQD. Google Pixel 8 retail box The Google...

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Oppo Pad Neo gets NBTC certified

Oppo launched its first tablet, called Oppo Pad, in February 2022 and later followed up with the Oppo Pad Air and Oppo Pad 2. Now we learn the Chinese brand could soon launch a new tablet called Oppo Pad Neo, certified by Thailand's NBTC. The Oppo Pad Neo has model designation OPD2303, and its NBTC listing doesn't reveal anything other than confirming LTE connectivity, making it the first Oppo tablet to have cellular support. Oppo Pad Air The Oppo Pad Neo will likely mark the beginning of a new tablet lineup for Oppo, and we'll have to wait to find out whether it will be...

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Apple iPhone 15 review

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OnePlus Open shown by Indian actress Anushka Sharma

If you were wondering whether the long-rumored OnePlus Open, the company's first foldable device, would be sold officially in India, wonder no more. It will. This is clear given that the brand has started its teaser campaign for the Open in India - but not as you'd expect. It's not a social media post announcing an announcement, or anything like that. Instead, OnePlus effectively gave an Open to Indian actress Anushka Sharma, and had her "inadvertently" show it to paparazzi left and right. This was caught by not one but two separate videos, which you can see below. Now,...

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Samsung Galaxy S24+ CAD-based renders leak too, completing the family

Today has been a big day for leaks of upcoming flagship Samsung phones. We first saw renders of the vanilla Galaxy S24 popping up, and then the top of the line S24 Ultra followed suit. The eagle-eyed among you may have realized there's one member of the family missing - the S24+. Well, not anymore, as it too has now been subjected to the CAD-based leaked renders treatment. These show the middle child of 2024's flagship family from an array of different perspectives, and the design is incredibly similar to that of the S24. As before, it looks like the S24+ will basically be a larger version...

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Apple iPhone 15 Plus in for review

It’s that time of the year where delivery couriers are rushing around town trying to deliver as many new iPhones to the masses. We already received our iPhone 15 Pro Max which and even completed its review, but we also got another package containing the iPhone 15 Plus. Let’s see what this one brings to the table ahead of its full review. We picked out the Blue version of the 15 Plus, but as you can see, the color is really washed out to the point that you might easily mistake it for white. Apple really dulled the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus color options this year making the lighter shades...

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Samsung Galaxy A15 leaks again in new image

To call Samsung's design language for its smartphones "predictable" at this point would be a very obvious understatement. All of its devices basically look incredibly similar from the rear, with very similar individual camera circle-islands. That goes from the top of the line all the way to the most affordable handsets, and the upcoming Galaxy A15 will be no exception. Earlier this month we saw the first leaked renders showcasing the device, and you can definitely tell it's a Samsung. Three individual, vertically aligned camera 'bumps' on the rear? Check. Today legendary leakster Evan...

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OnePlus Buds 3 renders and key specs emerge

The next iteration in the OnePlus Buds family will most likely launch alongside the OnePlus 12 but tipster Onleaks shared an early look at the upcoming TWS buds complete with official-looking renders and their key specs. OnePlus Buds 3 renders OnePlus Buds 3 look similar to the OP Buds Pro 2 with a dual-tone finish on the buds and silicone ear tips. As per the leaked specs, Buds 3 will pack dual drivers with a 10.4mm woofer and 6mm tweeter. The buds will connect over Bluetooth 5.3 with dual device pairing and Google Fast Pair on supported devices. They will also offer up to...

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Google mocks the iPhone 15 Pro Max in latest ad, thinks the Pixel 8 Pro will get more hype

Google's series of video ads under the "#BestPhonesForever" moniker continues today with the latest installment, a "scary story" about how wonderful and AI-filled the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch on October 4 will be. That is, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max portrayed alongside the Pixel 7 Pro in this video. The iPhone, in Google's opinion, only got "a different mute button, a dynamic-er island, and a new charging port". The iPhone is thus nervous about the prospect of the Pixel 8 Pro being more innovative, and getting "the best AI", whatever that means. So much...

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max review

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Apple iPhone 15 in for review

Not everyone needs a Pro iPhone and for those that want a compact but capable daily driver, the iPhone 15 is the go-to. But the vanilla model was getting a bit repetitive these past few years. The iPhone 15 has reinvigorated the form factor in a big way. For starters, it now has a universal port - the USB-C on the bottom opens up the iPhone to a world of universal accessories it didn't have. The other change is about bringing the base model up to speed. The Dynamic Island makes the 15 look fresh and modern, not to mention that it's interactable, unlike the solid block that was the...

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Black Shark announces new gaming accessories for the global market

Xiaomi gaming arm Black Shark announced a slew of gaming accessories today. There’s the Black Shark S1 smartwatch, the Lucifer open-ear wireless earphones on the wearables front. We also got the Green Ghost wireless gamepad and a new smartphone cooler – the MagSafe-compatible MagCooler 3 Pro. Black Shark S1 Smart Watch features a 1.43-inch round AMOLED display, a metal bezel and IP68 rating. You also get on-device Bluetooth calling and 24/7 heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring. The watch can also track over 100 sports modes and Black Shark claims 10-day battery life with normal...

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Kuo: Apple to cut 3nm chipset orders for 2024

The near future of the smartphone chipset market is looking bleak, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to their latest report, Apple is lowering demand for 3nm chips; Qualcomm is also scaling back production, pushing Dutch ASML to cut EUV equipment shipment for 2024 by about 20-30%. Kuo revealed the current market consensus was the semiconductor business would bottom out in the second half of this year, but the slump might stretch to Q2 2024. ASML, previously Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography, is a company that has HQ in Veldhoven, Netherlands and is a major...

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Lenovo Tab M11 leaks with renders and detailed specs sheet

Lenovo launched at least five Tab M10 tablets over the past three years with no clear logic in their naming. The company finally decided to move on, and it is working on a Tab M11 slate. According to leaked renders and specs, the pioneer will be an entry level tablet. The leak stated the screen will be 11” while the battery capacity will be 7,040 mAh, enabling 10 hours of video playback on a charge. Lenovo Tab M11 Technically, the device's display will be a 10.95” LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and 400 nit brightness. In the bezel, there is going to be an 8 MP...

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Motorola Edge 40 Neo goes on sale in India today

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo launched in India last Thursday will go on sale in the country today starting at 7PM local time through Motorola's official Indian website, Flipkart, and leading retail stores. The Edge 40 Neo comes in PANTONE Black Beauty, PANTONE Soothing Sea, and PANTONE Caneel Bay colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR23,999 ($290/€275) and INR25,999 ($310/€300), respectively. However, as a part of the Special Festive Launch offer, both models will be discounted by INR3,000 ($36/€34). Motorola Edge 40 Neo The Motorola Edge 40 Neo...

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Redmi 13C renders leak

The Redmi 12C was first made official in China last December, and then it made its way to India in March. Now, the first renders for the upcoming Redmi 13C have been leaked, and this will unsurprisingly be the succesor to the Redmi 12C. Redmi 13C leaked renders According to these renders, the Redmi 13C features a 50 MP main camera (with two additional cameras on the rear as well), a waterdrop notched display, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The phone will be offered in at least three colorways, all of which you can see below - there's a black, a blue, and a light green. Undoubtedly...

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iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus survive the bend test that shattered the iPhone 15 Pro Max

When it's not overheating, the iPhone 15 Pro Max fails bend tests - like the one performed last week by Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. It's quite a sight to behold how the back glass shatters when the phone is bent, and keep in mind that this is the first iPhone to ever fail such a test. Let's reminisce: Today it's time to see if the vanilla iPhone 15, which still has an aluminum frame, unlike the Pro Max's fancy titanium, will share the same fate or not. Spoiler alert: no. Watch the full durability test for yourself and see: As usual, it all starts with a screen...

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro in for review

It's time to unbox the new Apple iPhone 15 Pro (we already did the Max). Just like the bigger phone, the Pro ships with a single item - a USB-C cable. As far as those go, this one is a quality, braided unit. Before we come back to the inevitable comparisons with the Pro Max, let's take a good appreciative glance at the new iPhone 15 Pro. Perhaps it's the years of glossy, razor-like iPhone Pro models before it, but the subtle, lightly-curved new device looks distinguishable in a positive way. At around 19 grams lighter, it also feels like a smaller phone than before. We can thank...

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Google Pixel 8 bundles leaked

As we near the Google Pixel 8 launch on October 4, we are getting another bit of leaked info concerning the bundled accessories offered with pre-orders. The Pixel 8 will be bundled with the Pixel Buds Pro while the 8 Pro will be offered alongside the upcoming Pixel Watch 2. As per tipster Roland Quandt, these bundles are presumably for the US and it remains to be seen if they will also make their way to other regions. Pixel 8 bundled with Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel 8 Pro with the Pixel Watch 2 Based on a recent leak, Pixel 8 is expected to start at $699/£699/€799 while the 8 Pro...

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Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro overheating due to compromised thermal design

You can't have missed the reports that certain iPhone 15 Pro series phones have been found to overheat. People have been complaining about hot-running Pro models since they launched. Now, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a note, concluding that the A17 Pro chipset isn't to blame for the overheating but rather compromises Apple made in the design of the thermal system. The A17 Pro is built on TSMC's advanced new 3nm node, which is very efficient, but apparently still outputs more heat than the phone can dissipate. Apple's efforts to make the new iPhone Pro models lighter is the...

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macOS Sonoma official rollout begins

Following its announcement at WWDC 23, macOS Sonoma is now available to download as a free software update for Mac users. You’ll need a 2018 or later MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Mac mini to jump in. Owners of the 2019 or later iMac and Mac Pro are also onboard. The Mac Pro 2019 and 2023 are also supported as are the 2022 and 2023 Mac Studio models. The oldest supported device on the list is the 2017 iMac Pro. macOS Sonoma brings new home screen widgets, a presenter overlay feature for video conferencing, enhanced Safari features like browsing profiles and the ability to add webpages to...

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Xiaomi 14 Pro certified with 120W charging support

Xiaomi is already clearing the legal hurdles before launching its 14 series, and the Pro member of the lineup just got certified by 3C. The smartphone with model number 23116PN5BC will support 120W wired charging, just like two of its predecessors. The appearance on 3C (Chinese Compulsory Certification) means the phone passed mandatory testing and moved another step towards market availability. We already learned the Xiaomi 14 is coming with 90W charging, which is an upgrade over the 13 series, but apparently, the manufacturer is okay with sticking with 120W for the Pro...

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Apple iPhone 16 series tipped to come with a Capture Button

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max unveiled a couple of weeks ago feature Action Button, which replaced the mute switch and can perform multiple actions. However, according to MacRumors, next year's iPhone 16 series will also come with a capacitive button, internally called "Capture Button" and codenamed "Project Nova." The publication claims that this capacitive Capture Button will be located on the iPhone's right-side frame where the Power Button is positioned, albeit lower, where the mmWave cutout is on the iPhone 15 models. And since the Capture Button is placed where the mmWave...

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Xiaomi 13T in for review

Today, Xiaomi unleashed the 13T series and we have both new phones in for review. We unboxed the Pro, now it's time to unpack the Xiaomi 13T. Looking inside the retail box reveals one of the differences between the 13T and the Pro - the latter ships with a 120W charger, while the 13T gets a 67W brick to match its highest supported speed. It's nothing to scoff at, the 67W charger will bring the 13T's 5,000mAh battery from zero to 100% in 42 minutes We have the Black Xiaomi 13T with a shiny glass back. It's slippery and reflective and it immediately catches every dust particle...

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Moto G84 review

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Huawei nova 12 and 12 Pro specs leak, both running on HiSilicon Kirin chipsets

A Weibo post leaked an official poster for Huawei's upcoming nova 12 duo, revealing quite a bit about the nova 12 and nova 12 Pro. The latter is particularly interesting as it runs on a Kirin 9000S chipset, which also powers up the Mate 60 family. The nova 12 Pro also boasts a curved 120Hz OLED panel with second-generation Kunlun protection. A 4,900 mAh battery will keep the lights on with support for 100W charging. Leaked poster for the nova 12 family The back brings a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus and macro mode, and a 50MP telephoto shooter. The list...

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ranks 2nd in DxOMark's chart

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max passed DxOMark's camera test with flying colors - landing in second place overall and a whole eight places above its predecessor. DxOMark was impressed with the brightness and contrast of photos, the accurate exposure, even in night shots, and the excellent skin tones. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is ranked best for photo exposure, color, and texture, as well as bokeh, and is the best phone for video, per DxO's report. The only device in front of it is the Huawei P60 Pro. Where DxOMark's test showed deficiencies is low light performance, where the iPhone was...

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iPhone 15 Pro Max teardown on iFixit reveals more of the same

The iPhone 15 series received iFixit’s official teardown treatment and the results are a mixed bag. The 15 Pro models finally received the updated internal design where you can now directly remove the back glass without removing the display first. The internal components on the Pro models are still hidden behind the screen instead of the back glass like on the vanilla iPhone 15 and the 15 Plus. The big change with the 15 Pro models is that the back glass is now removable so cracked back repairs should will be faster and easier. iPhone 15 Pro Max There is one major caveat though as...

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CMF Buds Pro review

The Buds Pro are the first of the three products being launched under the CMF brand by Nothing. These are entry-level, affordable products, which Nothing wants to delineate from its main brand and its more premium offerings. The CMF Buds Pro are relatively basic earbuds with one major feature; you get active noise cancellation, which is rapidly becoming a must-have even in the entry-level segment. We see a lot of subpar implementations in this price range so it will be interesting to see how well it works on the CMF Buds Pro and how they perform in general. Unboxing Usually,...

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Samsung Galaxy A35 to come with a camera upgrade

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A34 in March, and we expect the Galaxy A35 to arrive during the same time next year. There's expectedly no word from Samsung about the Galaxy A35, but Dutch publication GalaxyClub has revealed some camera details about this smartphone. Samsung Galaxy A34 The publication claims the Samsung Galaxy A35 will come with a 50MP primary camera - an upgrade over the Galaxy A34's 48MP unit in terms of resolution. The primary camera will likely be joined by ultrawide and macro units, but it's unclear if those will get any upgrades. The Galaxy A34 features a 13MP...

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More specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE duo appear online, will skip OLED panels

Samsung is expected to announce a raft of Fan Edition devices soon, including the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, Galaxy Buds FE audio wearables, and two tablets - Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+. More specs on the slate duo appeared now surfaced and it's not necessarily good news. According to WinFuture, the big displays will be LCD and not OLED. Also, only the Plus variant will reportedly support S Pen input. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE & Tab S9 FE+ The panel of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE should be 10.9” with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels, which is a 16:10 ratio. The Tab S9 FE+ should...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE price leaks

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 FE has been leaking extensively in recent weeks, so much so that it pretty much seems like not one day can go by without a new one. Today, it's one of the most important details that got outed, and that's the phone's price. We're talking about its price in the US, which probably won't directly translate well into how much Samsung will ask for it in other places. For the US, today's rumor has the recommended retail price at $599. That should transform into at least €699 in the EU, if not more - for comparison's sake, the S23 is $749 in the US but €949 in the...

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Sony Xperia 5 V is now on sale

If you're old enough, you remember the times when Sony used to have a multiple-month gap between a phone's announcement and its release, but that's definitely not been the case this time around with the Xperia 5 V. The device was made official by the Japanese company at the beginning of this month, and guess what - it's already available to order. You can buy one in Germany from Amazon for €999. The handset's shipping date keeps changing on the Amazon listing, but at the latest you'll get it delivered to your door on Monday. If you can't wait that long, you can purchase one from...

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in for review

The iPhones are now shipping and our iPhone 15 Pro Max arrived as well! So here's an unboxing as we start reviewing this technological beast. The USB cable inside your phone box is rarely news, but in this case it is - the braided USB-C cable is the first to ship with any iPhone and it's perfectly compatible with any USB-C device - progress is here! Lucky us, we got the Natural Titanium, which looks as unique as a phone can these days. Apple says it takes 14 hours to make and it's a nice mix of silver and light copper. It also looks and feels different from the shiny razor-edged iPhone...

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Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 debuts with notched screen, Kirin 9000s and 10,100 mAh battery

Huawei held a product launch event in China earlier today where we got the new Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design edition alongside a new tablet entry dubbed MatePad Pro 13.2. As the name implies this tablet features a sizeable 13.2-inch OLED display with 1920 x 2880px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel sports a 3:2 aspect ratio and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. There’s a 16MP front-facing camera housed inside a notch cutout 16MP on the horizontal side. The screen features impressively thin bezels. MatePad Pro 13.2 houses a total of six speakers and four microphones for optimal...

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Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design goes official

For years, Huawei and Porsche Design partnered on special edition Mate series phones and smartwatches but that partnership ended with the Mate 50 RS Porsche Design last year. Huawei is now entering a new phase with its Ultimate Design lineup and the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design is the first device in the new premium line. Specs-wise, Mate 60 RS Ultimate Edition is identical to the Mate 60 Pro+ – a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED, Kirin 9000s chipset, 48MP + 48MP + 40MP cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery. There are notable visual changes though as the Mate 60 RS Ultimate features a ceramic back...

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Micron starts building semiconductor plant in India

Micron laid the foundation for a new semiconductor plant in India, which will cost the company $2.75 billion (INR 22,500 crore). The investment will be for a chip assembly and test facility and will be in Sanand, Gujarat. The complex is being built by Tata Projects. The facility will focus on transforming wafers into Ball Grid Array (BGA) packages, memory modules and solid-state drives. The facility is known as Assembly, Test, Marking, and Packaging unit (ATMP) and will be located in an industrial park outside the city, placed on 93 acres (over 376,000 sq.m). The project will...

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Samsung Galaxy A05 and A05s go official in Malaysia

Samsung silently launched its latest Galaxy A-series members with the Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A05s. Both new phones feature 6.7-inch LCDs with HD+ resolution on the A05 and FHD+ resolution on the A05s. There’s a 13MP front facing cam on the A05s tucked inside a waterdrop notch and an 8MP shooter on the A05. Galaxy A05 and A05s cameras The big difference comes in the chipset department, where the A05s is equipped with the Snapdragon 680 while the A05 gets MediaTek’s Helio G85. Both phones come with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via microSD. Samsung Galaxy A05...

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Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro prices in the UK, US appear along with key specs

Google is announcing the Pixel 8 duo on October 4. We already know what the phone would look like, and reports suggested a price increase in Continental Europe. Today, the alleged cost of the phone in the United Kingdom and the United States also popped up online, and one of the leaks also had key specs of the two phones. The Pixel 8 will start from £699/$699 and will have 8 GB RAM. The Pixel 8 Pro is said to be £999 in the UK but only $899 in the US with its new LTPO OLED screen. The Pixel Watch 2 would cost £349. The basic Pixel 8 is clearly a mild improvement over the predecessor...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 38

No prizes for guessing who the champion in our trending chart is this week - the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is still going strong in the week it went on sale. However the family monopoly was broken by Xiaomi, who introduced the Redmi Note 13 family. We have the Pro+ member of that lineup in second, followed by the Pro in third. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra got boosted by all the comparison to the leader and ended up fourth as the iPhone 15 Pro is down to fifth this week. We then have the vanilla Redmi Note 13, followed by the vanilla iPhone 15 in seventh. Then we have the most popular...

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Flashback: the time when SIM cards and microSD cards merged into one

In a past installment we looked at the history of the memory card. The microSD emerged as the clear victor, but it might soon follow MMC and Memory Stick into the great beyond, at least as far as smartphones are concerned. These days a microSD slot is a rare sight. Even SIM cards are starting to sweat as Apple is sticking with its eSIM-only approach that started last year. Yes, it’s only in the US for now, but that seems more because of limited eSIM support by carriers globally than anything else, Apple’s preference seems clear – no card slots! And yes, we know that Apple wasn’t the first...

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Huawei Watch GT 4 in for review

Huawei launched the GT 4 last week at an event held in an amazing three-century-old gothic building in Barcelona. The wearable was introduced by Sir Mo Farah, one of the most decorated long-distance track athletes in the world, along with the stunning Pamela Reif, an influencer known for her workout videos. The smartwatch was introduced in seven different variations, and we received the 46 mm Rainforest Green with a braided composite strap and a Stainless Steel case. The Watch GT series generally sits in the Goldilocks Zone of Huawei wearables - with a design to match the Ultimate...

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Android 14 might see lock screen widgets return, shortcuts are now customizable

Remember when Android had widgets on the lock screen? Well, Android 14 might see the return of such widgets as Mishaal Rahman on X unearthed an intriguing reference in the latest Android 14 beta build. A new SystemUI flag named "widget_on_keyguard" suggests Google is working on bringing back widgets on the lock screen. However, since this is spotted on the latest Android 14 beta build designated for Pixels, it might be a Pixel-exclusive feature after all. And even though evidence is scarce, it makes sense for Google to bring back the feature since Apple implemented its widgets to...

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Weekly poll results: the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the clear fan favorite, the 15 Plus gets no love

Last week’s poll leaves no secrets as to which of the new iPhone 15 models is the most popular – sure, it’s expensive, the periscope camera is an unknown and the older models are still competitive, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the one to have from this generation. Regardless of why it happened, the switch to USB-C is a big deal (especially with USB 3.1 speeds). The lighter build due to the switch to titanium matters too. And that longer lens on the tele camera addresses a long-standing shortcoming of Apple’s expensive flagship. And just as importantly, these are not things that you get...

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Samsung accidentally leaks the Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE and Buds FE

Given the intensity of leaks regarding the trio of Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition devices in the last couple of weeks, the announcement date can't be too far. And the company's seemingly innocent misstep confirms our suspicion. The Argentinian branch posted an image showing all three products - the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE. Moreover, the published image came with a description, naming all three devices, so one could argue that Samsung has already announced them. Of course, a proper unveiling is due as this leak didn't give out any new information. It just...

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Realme teases smartphone with a periscope camera

Realme launched the Realme X3 SuperZoom in May 2020 with a periscope telephoto camera, but after that, the company didn't launch any smartphone with a regular telephoto or a periscope telephoto unit. However, Realme posted an image on X suggesting the return of the periscope camera on its smartphones. The picture posted by Realme shows a circular camera island having two circles and one rectangle. The two circles are possibly for the primary and ultrawide cameras, while the rectangle hints at the periscope telephoto camera. This light will shine on realme. Just wait......

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Nothing Phone (2) vs. OnePlus 11

Introduction There was once a time not long ago when OnePlus was a small underdog trying to break through in the smartphone realm. It successfully disrupted the market with competitive products and grew from there. Well, not without the help of the BBK corporation, but nevertheless, it is an underdog success story. Nowadays, Carl Pei, one of the co-founders of OnePlus, is trying to repeat his success in the realm by developing the Nothing brand. After the relative success of the original Nothing Phone (1), the company is now pushing a second model onto markets - the Nothing Phone...

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Lava Blaze Pro 5G's launch date and design revealed

Indian handset maker Lava launched Lava Blaze Pro last September, followed by the Blaze 5G a month later. Now, Lava has announced it will launch the Blaze Pro 5G on September 26 in India at noon local time. The Lava Blaze Pro 5G is touted as the "King of 5G," and a video teaser posted by Lava on YouTube revealed the Blaze Pro 5G's design. 3 Days to go!Blaze Pro 5G is launching on 26th September, 12 PM on Youtube. Register here for the event: https://ift.tt/TqF5tW8 #KingOf5G #LavaMobiles pic.twitter.com/ypCnyDrZJn— Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile) September 23, 2023 The Lava...

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