Samsung Galaxy S22 will only support 25W charging, 45W is for its bigger siblings

The mother of all leaks revealed that the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra will support 45W fast charging. There was some hope that the vanilla Galaxy S22, but that hope has been dashed by Nieuwe Mobiel. Up to 25W charging for the Galaxy S22 • 45W for the S22+ and S22 Ultra The vanilla S22 will top out at the same 25W as its predecessor and will need 70 minutes to charge its 3,700 mAh battery (300 mAh smaller than the S21). The S21+ will be able to use a 45W charger and will be able to top up its 4,500 mAh battery in 60 minutes. Our tests of the S21 showed that it needs 73 minutes for...

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The Redmi Note 11 will join the Note 11S for the February 9 launch in India

A few days ago Xiaomi India announced that the Redmi Note 11S will launch in India on February 9. Now Manu Kumar Jain reveals that the phone will be joined by the Redmi Note 11 and we wouldn’t be too surprised to see other models from the same series as well. The Redmi Note 11 is launching in India on February 9 Keep in mind that Xiaomi phones in India often have different specs or names from the models that launch globally. Also, there is already one “Redmi Note 11” for China that differs from the global model. You can follow this page for the latest teasers about the phones....

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Netflix adds the Exynos 2200 SoC on its list of supported chipsets

Samsung has already confirmed February 9 as an official announcement date for the Galaxy S22 series and the numerous detailed leaks from the past couple of months revealed pretty much everything there is to know about the upcoming trio. So Netflix adding support for Samsung's flagship SoC merely serves as another confirmation that the Galaxy S22 family will be running the Exynos 2200 in some countries. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 versions will still be distributed in the US, China and India. As for Netflix' list of supported devices and chipsets, it's a list that shows HD and HDR video...

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TCL 305 debuts with Helio A22 and 5,000 mAh battery

A new entry-level phone from TCL has made its way to Europe. TCL 305 is an Android 11 (Go Edition) device that packs a Helio A22 chipset, 6.52-inch LCD and a 5,000 mAh battery. It comes in Space Gray and Atlantic Blue colors and brings a €205 ($228) price tag. TCL 305 sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch up top for its 5MP selfie cam. The back houses a 13MP primary camera alongside a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth helper. There’s a capacitive fingerprint scanner too. TCL 305 in Space Gray and Atlantic Blue The handset comes with just 2GB...

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Tecno Spark 8C unveiled

Tecno has just nnounced its latest phone in Nigeria. The Spark 8C is an entry level handset with a large screen and 64GB storage. The 6.6" HD+ screen of the Spark 8C will have 90Hz refresh rate, and we can safely assume it is an LCD. The fingerprint scanner is on the back of a rectangular island next to the dual camera. The main camera has a 13MP sensor and while its companion is not detailed it's probably a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie shooter has an 8MP sensor. The phone is listed with “2/3 GB RAM” and comes with Memory Fusion that lets you reserve some of the storage for...

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ANYCUBIC Vyper 3D printer review

Introduction While not directly related to what I do here at GSMArena, 3D printing is a huge passion of mine. Having recently done an in-depth review on the CREALITY HALOT-ONE resin 3D printer, I recently got a chance to play with the ANYCUBIC Vyper and can now share what its real life performance is like. I have been doing Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing for over a year and have owned a total of three 3D printers - my current Monoprice Select Mini V2, which is the only one I could reasonably keep with the limited home space I have and before that Prusa i3, which...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 4

A few events had major impact on our trending chart this week, but above all it was the Redmi Note 11 series' global debut. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G has finally dethroned the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, which has occupied the top since the start of the year. We've also got the Redmi Note 11 Pro in fourth and the Redmi Note 11 in fifth. The other major development was the massive Galaxy S22 series leak that propelled interest in the Galaxy S22 Ultra to new heights and the second place in our chart. The Galaxy S21 FE is down to third. The OnePlus 10 Pro is down to sixth, followed by the...

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Huawei Watch GT Runner in for review

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is one of the best smartwatches on the market, and the company recently announced a new version called Watch GT Runner. The new device has a lot of similarities with the GT 3, but there are also some differences that need testing. The Huawei Watch GT Runner feels quite light, and has a bit sportier design with the cool stripes on the rubber strap. Another major change is the antenna design - it claims improved communication with the L1 and L5 satellites. The looks might be different, but the core functionality is largely unchanged. The Watch GT Runner is...

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Week 4 in review: Samsung Galaxy S22 series in the spotlight

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series was the hottest topic this past week. The three phones are officially coming on February 9 alongside the Galaxy Tab S8. We saw high-res renders of all models in all colors, got detailed specs and even prices. To recap the Galaxy S22 will have a 6.1-inch 1080p AMOLED of up to 120Hz variable refresh rate. On the back we'll see 50MP main camera alongside 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP 3x telephoto units. The battery capacity is going to be 3,700mAh. The Galaxy S22+ adds a bigger 6.6-inch display and 4,500mAh battery. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a 6.8-inch display...

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Weekly poll: which one of the new Redmi Note 11 models is your favorite?

The new Redmi Note 11 series was unveiled earlier this week and it already went through a limited sale (an early bird deal with $20-30 worth of discounts). Did you get one? Will you get one once the phones become widely available and which one? That’s what we want to know this week. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G fills a 5G-shaped hole in the Note series. There was a Note 10 5G last year, but that was more of a mid-range offering and not a Pro. Anyway, the Note 11 Pro 5G is mostly identical to its 4G-only sibling with the key difference being the Snapdragon 695 chipset. Redmi Note 11 Pro...

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Weekly poll results: 5G still far from universal adoption

5G phones are now widely available, but the same can’t be said of 5G networks. Last week’s poll shows that the greatest barrier to adoption is that some countries still haven’t launched their 5G networks. The second most common issue is that many users don’t have a 5G-capable phone yet (about a quarter of voters). Not really surprising, if they don’t live in an area with 5G coverage. Of course, that hasn’t stopped makers from selling 5G phones in those regions – they frame it as future-proofing. And they do put in the work, e.g. Airtel in India was using phones from Apple, Realme,...

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Flashback: the Moto G was one of the best $200 smartphones you could buy in 2013

The sub-$200 smartphone market in 2013 was pretty barren, buyers on a budget had only a few good options to choose from. Thankfully, “good” is underselling them – there were some excellent cheap phones from that period. Motorola Moto G The Motorola Moto G comes to mind. It launched at $180 and reviewers and users alike sang its praises. It made for a good second in command to the highly customizable Moto X and we still remember it fondly today. But how much of that was true excellence and how much is it rose-tinted glasses? Moto G next to its flagship sibling, the Moto...

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Oppo Reno7 lineup's LDI design process detailed ahead of February 4 global launch

The Oppo Reno7 series unveiled in November in China will begin its global journey on February 4, starting with India. The lineup consists of Reno7, Reno7 SE, and Reno7 Pro. We know the Pro model will launch in India, but the company hasn't confirmed if it will bring both the vanilla and SE versions to the Asian country or skip one. While we await more confirmation on the number of Reno7 phones launching in India next week, Oppo has detailed the design process of the LDI technology we'll see on the global models of the Reno7 series. LDI, which stands for Laser Direct Imaging, is used to...

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iOS 15.4 beta adds support for 120Hz refresh rate in all apps

Apple's latest iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max flaunt 120Hz ProMotion displays, but only a handful of apps support 120 frames per second. Mostly system apps at that. Well, with the upcoming iOS 15.4 software, Apple is finally adding support for all apps to make use of the buttery-smooth experience. It's worth noting that the iOS 15.4 is currently in beta. For now, iOS 15.4 is still in beta and the information comes from a developer saying that he got the news from "someone at Apple". He posted a screenshot as proof. Yay, got a little message from someone at Apple today that this is fixed in...

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OnePlus Buds Z2 vs Nothing ear (1)

OnePlus recently launched the Buds Z2, which are a pair of truly wireless earbuds and successor to the 2020 OnePlus Buds Z. While they are still fairly affordable, the new model comes with active noise-cancellation and improved drivers for better performance. Priced at $100, the new Buds Z2 cost exactly the same as the Nothing ear (1), which too are a pair of affordable wireless earbuds with ANC. Having reviewed them in the past, we had our reservations about both products but ultimately both seemed to perform reasonably well for the price. The question then is which one's better?...

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OnePlus Nord 2T and Nord 2 CE Indian prices revelaed

A couple of days ago, some OnePlus Nord 2T specs leaked in the wild and now we have an expected price range for all of the handset's memory configurations along with a supposed release time frame. The same source tries to guess the rumored Nord 2 CE's price as well. Starting with the Nord 2T, which should replace the current Nord 2, 91mobiles believes that the device will be priced between INR 30,000 and INR 40,000. This range probably covers all configurations. In Euros, it's between €360 and €480. However, we believe that the European prices will be a tad higher due to import taxes. The...

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Counterpoint: US smartphone market remains flat in Q4 2021

Counterpoint research published its US market analysis for Q4 last year and for the most part, it has remained steady with a modest 2% growth. Analysts cite supply constraints, delayed launches and in-store restrictions are the main reasons. On the other hand, strong carrier promotions were able to counteract the negative impact of the aforementioned issues. Of course, Apple remained on top of the market with 57% share in the quarter with 17% growth compared to Q3, mainly due to strong iPhone 13 sales. The Pro versions performed particularly well. Samsung sits comfortably in second place...

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Lenovo Tab P12 Pro gets Android 12L Beta 2

Google announced Android 12L last October, and its Beta 2 build was released for the eligible Pixel devices over two weeks ago, which is now available for the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro as well. 9to5Google reports the Android 12L Beta 2 released by Lenovo bumps up the Android security patch level on the Tab P12 Pro to December 2021, but we see no mention of it on the company's website. It's also worth noting that Lenovo hasn't shared any release notes of Android 12L for the Tab P12 Pro at the time of writing this, and the software limitations listed on its website remain unchanged from the...

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The FAA reaches agreement with Verizon and AT&T to safely deploy C-band 5G near airports

This month, there’s been ongoing discussions between US carriers Verizon and AT&T, US Airlines, and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regarding the deployment of C-band 5G towers in areas near key airports. The concern lies with the potential for the C-band 5G towers being deployed by US carriers Verizon and AT&T and the Airport’s low-visibility equipment, specifically with interference of an altimeter devices. The latest development is that the US carriers and FAA have reached an agreement on which steps need to be taken to ensure safety of key airports while also deploying more...

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Apple gains 165 million subscribers in last year, Cook says Apple is “investing accordingly” to metaverse

During Apple’s latest financial earnings call, Apple revealed that it had gained 165 million subscribers in the last year. Subscribers are counted across all consumer services that Apple offers including iCloud, Music, Arcade, and Apple TV+. Apple CFO and Senior VP Luca Maestri says the growth was worldwide. We set December quarter records in every geographic segment [...] and then as I mentioned earlier, an all-time record for iCloud, for Music, for video, for advertising [and] payment devices. So, we’ve done… better than we were expecting at the beginning of the quarter.” – Luca Maestri,...

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Samsung travels to the future again, releases February update for the Galaxy Note20

Samsung has, for a while now, enjoyed releasing its monthly security patches for some devices before the month in question's even started. It's not always the same handsets or even series, so it all seems pretty random, but almost every month there's at least one phone or family to be blessed with next month's security updates... today. And yes, today is one of those days. Even though we're still in January and February is a few days away, the Korean company couldn't wait anymore and unleashed its February update for the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. For now, this only seems to be...

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Apple releases iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta

Earlier this week, Apple sent out iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 to supported mobile devices, and you know what that means, right? Time for a new beta - the development cycle never stops. The company released iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 for developers only yesterday, and today these builds are available for people who are part of Apple's beta program. This upcoming version of Apple's mobile software finally enables Face ID when you have a mask on (and it only took two years!). Additionally, there's some new functionality for wearers of glasses, although it requires you setting it up with each pair...

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Huawei P50 Pocket in for review

While Samsung and Motorola have already delivered clamshell foldables, Huawei decided to wait a bit longer (about 2 years) before it felt ready to enter the space. The P50 Pocket which originally launched in China back in December has now made its way internationally and we got a review unit here at HQ. While our team is busy working on the full review let’s take a look at what’s so special about the P50 Pocket in this quick hands-on. First stop – design. P50 Pocket has its own look and feel which sets it apart from the other clamshell foldables we’ve come across. Huawei went with...

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Xiaomi Redmi 10A passes by Geekbench and FCC

While Xiaomi’s Redmi 10 series originally launched back in May 2020 it seems we’ll see at least one new member in 2022. A new device dubbed Xiaomi 220233L2C was spotted on Geekbench 4 listing which revealed some of its key specs. This should be the Chinese variant of the upcoming Redmi 10A which already appeared in an IMEI database listing with the 220233L2G model number. Redmi 10A on Geekbench 4 The phone is powered by the MediaTek MT6762G which corresponds to the Helio G25 SoC alongside 4GB RAM and good-old Android 11 on the software front. It managed a 791-point single-core...

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Omdia: Smartphone sales increased in 2021 despite unimpressive Q4

Smartphone shipments increased on a yearly basis during 2021, revealed Omdia in its latest market analysis. Over 1.3 billion units were pushed by makers, which is 3.4% more than 2020, despite a 6.7% dip in sales during the Q4 period. Samsung remained on top, ahead of Apple and Xiaomi. Huawei, which used to be third in sales back in 2020, slipped to 9th position overall, falling behind its former subsidiary Honor after a major 81% decline. The biggest winner in this pandemic year was Realme, increasing its sales 48.6%, more than any other major manufacturer. LG’s decision to...

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YouTube Shorts soon to get custom voiceover feature like TikTok

YouTube introduced Shorts back in 2020 as a direct rival to the rapidly growing TikTok. The 60-second videos, which you can edit within the app with some basic filters, captions and color correction will now borrow a new feature from the ByteDance's network. It appears you will soon be able to change the voiceover without using a third-party video editing app. XDA-Developers found traces of that in the code of a beta version of the app. Supposedly, YouTube is adding a dedicated button that allows you to record a track and easily overlay it before uploading. YouTube hasn't shared...

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China approves AMD's acquisition of FPGA maker Xilinx, with some conditions

Back in 2015 Intel announced that it will acquire FPGA maker Altera, a move that AMD decided to counter in October 2020 with the acquisition of Xilinx. It has taken quite a while, but China has given its approval for the deal, with some conditions. The conditions being that AMD ensures “the flexibility and programmability of Xilinx FPGAs” and “that their development methods are compatible with ARM-based processors”. If you’re wondering why this is important, remember that China is deeply invested in developing ARM-based products. AMD believes Xilinx will enhance its portfolio and...

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Spotify obliges to remove Neil Young's music over Joe Rogan demands

Spotify will remove all of Neil Young's music from its platform after the musician requested the move earlier this week. Neil Young posted an open letter to Spotify and his record label Warner Music Group, demanding to have his music off Spotify because, in his view, the platform is aiding COVID-19 vaccine misinformation by providing a platform for Joe Rogan and his popular podcast. In his message, the "Heart of Gold" singer stated - 'They can have Rogan or Young. Not both.' - so now it seems Spotify has chosen Rogan. Spotify issued a statement - "We regret Neil's decision to remove his...

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Xiaomi launches Service+ app in India for after-sales support

The Xiaomi Cares program was teased back in November last year but Xiaomi didn't really give many details about what it will include. Now the company is launching its after-sales support app called Service+, which will probably be its key element. The Service+ app is available in India as a one-stop solution for all after-sales requests from customers. The app can be downloaded from Google Play or Getapps and connects customers with roughly 2,000 service centers. Users can file device repair requests through the app, get price quotes and get live chat support. Additionally, the app...

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Samsung reports record revenue in 2021, strong foldable sales in Q4

Samsung posted its yearly financial results, and they revealed a new revenue record for the calendar year - KRW279.6 trillion (that’s about $232 billion). That’s a massive 18% increase on a yearly basis, thanks to improved sales in all divisions across the Samsung Electronics company. Both operating profit and revenue in Q4 2021 improved as well - sales jumped 24%, while the income grew by 53% compared to Q4 of 2020. Samsung Electronics financial results in Q4 and FY 2021 The Korean giant revealed in a press release that growth between October and December was driven mainly by...

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Spotify obliges to remove Neil Young's music over Joe Rogan demmands

Spotify will remove all of Neil Young's music from its platform after the musician requested the move earlier this week. Neil Young posted an open letter to Spotify and his record label Warner Music Group, demanding to have his music off Spotify because, in his view, the platform is aiding COVID-19 vaccine misinformation by providing a platform for Joe Rogan and his popular podcast. In his message, the "Heart of Gold" singer stated - 'They can have Rogan or Young. Not both.' - so now it seems Spotify has chosen Rogan. Spotify issued a statement - "We regret Neil's decision to remove his...

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Blizzard announces a new survival game, commits to CoD for PlayStation

Through its official Twitter account, Blizzard announced a new online survival game but it seems like it's early in its development stage because the announcement serves more as a job listing. And it kind of makes sense given Blizzard's recent legal issues and its ongoing attemp to overhaul its working environment. The description on the company's website says that the new game will be available for PC and consoles, although it did not explicitly mention which consoles will get it. With Microsoft's ongoing Blizzard acquistion, nothing should be considered certain. We’re building a...

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Microsoft: Windows 11 well-loved, adopted twice as quickly as Windows 10

In a blog post on its official website Microsoft is looking back at the performance of its Windows operating system over the past two years and sharing some of its achivements in the period. There are currently over 1.4 billion monthly active Windows 10 and 11 users around the world, and time spent on Windows is up 10% over pre-pandemic levels. On average, people are spending 40% more time on their Windows 11 PCs, than they did on their Windows 10 ones, but that may not be entirely due to the new OS' prowess. Citing Canalys' numbers, Microsoft says there were more than 340 million PCs...

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Disney+ expanding to over 50 new markets this summer

Disney+, the on-demand video streaming platform, will expand to over 50 new countries and regions this summer, the company revealed. The service will reach new markets in Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East, Africa, as well as some overseas territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. The full alphabetical list of the new countries Disney+ will launch is: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta,...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series mega-leak: quality images, specs, prices

Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series on February 9, and the stars of the show will be the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. The trio has been the subject of so many leaks that we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect. But this latest leak is the biggest of them all, delivering detailed specs sheets andhigh-quality images. Samsung Galaxy S22 The Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.1-inch 2340x1080px Dynamic AMOLED 2X of variable refresh rate up to 120Hz, a maximum brightness of 1500 nits, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The...

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Counterpoint: iPhone once again the best selling phone in China after six years

Apple was the largest smartphone brand by market share in China for the October-December 2021 period, according to the latest figures by Counterpoint Research. Cupertino earned an impressive 23% market share after a stellar 79% quarterly growth, earning it the top spot for the first time since Q4 2015. The sales were 32% higher than last year, driven by strong demand of the iPhone 13 series and the vanilla model in particular. Coming in at second place is vivo with its 19% market share though the company faced a 21% decline in shipments compared to Q3 2021. Oppo (including OnePlus)...

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Xiaomi shares its MIUI 13 Global rollout schedule for Q1 2022

MIUI 13 has been around for Chinese Xioami smartphones for a while now but the global version of the software is just starting its rollout. Alongside the announcement of its new global Redmi Note 11 lineup, Xiaomi shared an official update list for the first quarter of this year. The Xiaomi Mi 11 and 11T families will be the first to get it, including the Lite versions. The Redmi Note 10 series are also on the list as well as the Note 11 lineup obviously, which will have it at launch. The Redmi Note 8 (2021) and the Redmi 10 are also in as well as the Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet. It's...

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nubia teases the Red Magic 7 once again as 165W charger leaks

nubia's official Weibo account shared four teasers, each one being cryptic and pointing to an area where the Red Magic 7 will excel. The first machine translates to 100% flawless, but we are unsure what to make of it. The second one's 1,101,769 is relatively easier - representing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC breaking the 1 million barrier on AnTuTu 9. The third one is about cooling with 41,279 likely the total surface area of the heat plates. Finally there's the 165, which refers to the 165W charging speeds. The four cryptic teaser posters Chinese leakster Digital Chat...

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OnePlus could launch 10 Ultra model later this year

With the OnePlus 10 Pro already out in China and reportedly coming to Europe in March we looked set in terms of premium OnePlus phones. Yet a new rumor however suggests that we may see an Ultra model in the near future as tech journalist Yogesh Brari suggests the device is already in its early engineering testing phase. Technology sharing between OnePlus & Oppo is in Full swing, Find X5 series gets Hasselblad treatment and I'm hearing that MariSilicon will be seen on a OnePlus Flagship in the 2nd Half of this year.There are rumours of an Ultra flagship from OnePlus in the EVT phase right...

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Xbox has a special Year of the Tiger Series S for the Chinese New Year

Microsoft is celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year with a special Year of the Tiger Xbox Series S release. The Chinese New Year comes on February 1 and we'll enter the year of the Tiger. The special release Xbox Series S console is painted in traditional Lunar New Year lucky colors - red and gold, with Chinese black ink tiger drawings from artist Bu2ma (Bu-er-ma). Microsoft has only made 15 such Xbox Series S consoles and you can enter to win one today through the official sweepstakes on Wechat and bilibili. Microsoft has done more than one special edition Xbox - there...

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Realme 9 Pro storage options revealed

With a couple of major Realme 9 Pro leaks recently there's not much left we don't know about those two. We can now scratch the storage and RAM options off that short list as MySmartprice has detailed those. The leak claims that all Realme 9 Pro will come with 128GB of internal storage, but three different RAM tiers - 4GB, 6GB and 8GB. It's a rather strange selection, seeing how most phones vary in storage more than RAM, but Realme clearly has different ideas. Realme 9 Pro The report notes that the storage variants are intended for the Indian market only so other countries...

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Infinix phone with Dimensity 900 leaks

XDA-Developers were able to get their hands on a couple of live images of a future Infinix phone that's supposed to run on the Dimensity 900 SoC. The phone's name wasn't revealed, but it appears to have a flat LCD panel with rather thick bezels and a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera. The back is curved for better fit in the palm. The rumored Infinix phone The report points to a 120Hz LCD and a 40MP main camera on the back and two LED flash modules. No other specs were revealed, but we'll probably get an official announcement soon to fill us in. Source

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WhatsApp update for iOS 15 brings support for Focus mode

WhatsApp is now seeding an update to all iOS 15 users with version 22.2.75. It brings better voice memos, support for Focus mode and group/profile photos alongside notifications. The update started hitting devices in the United States. Voice messages can be paused and resumed - a swipe up will start recording, as usual, but now there’s also a play/resume toggle, instead of the lone “stop recording” square button. Focus mode allows you to filter notifications and apps. With WhatsApp being part of the program, you will now be able to choose whether you want to receive notifications...

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Oppo Reno7 5G certified by various agencies

We’re expecting Oppo’s Reno7 series to debut internationally on February 4 with India being the first stop. Ahead of the big announcement, we’ve spotted the Reno7 5G on several certification agencies as well as on Geekbench which revealed it’s packing MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 5G chipset. Oppo CPH2371 on Geekbench The Geekbench listing revealed a 703 single-core score and a 2,175-point multi-core outing. The phone is bearing the CPH2371 model number, packs 8GB RAM and runs on Android 11. Oppo CPH2371 on FCC The same phone was also spotted on the FCC database as well as...

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MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 beats the SD 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 at Geekbench

The top-tier SoCs from MediaTek, Qualcomm and Samsung are already official, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 already being powering some phones out in the wild, but we are yet to see how the other two perform in real life. Now we have some preliminary benchmarks and by the looks of it, the Dimensity 9000 could be the new CPU king of the Android market. The famous tipster Ice Universe shared some Geekbench 5 results on Twitter showing the Dimensity 9000 outpacing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Exynos 2200 in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. We've seen similar results from...

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Samsung's Galaxy Home Mini 2 receives Bluetooth certification

Earlier this month, we shared a report that Samsung is working on a new smart home speaker - the Galaxy Home Mini 2. Now the credibility of that report has been confirmed thanks to a leaked Bluetooth SIG certification. The Galaxy Home Mini 2, with the model number SM-V320, has been certified with Bluetooth 5.2 as a SmartThings Home Hub. That's all of the information we have on the upcoming speaker, but we can make an educated guess as to the other features - the Galaxy Home Mini 2 will be powered by Samsung's Bixby smart assistant and will have a deeper integration with Samsung...

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Lenovo Legion Y90's full specs sheet leaks, 18GB RAM confirmed

The Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone has been a subject of several leaks and teasers these last two weeks or so but we now get the most extensive one yet. We can't be entirely sure about the legitimacy of the leak but the tipster has a good track record so we are willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. The original and translated leaked specs sheet To no one's surprise, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will be powering up the handset paired with up to 18GB of RAM that can be bumped up to 22GB using the dynamic RAM extension on Android. The 6.92" Samsung E4 AMOLED display is ...

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Three colorways for the Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ revealed in leaked images

Speculative renders of the Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ surfaced over the last two weeks, now @OnLeaks in partnership with Smartprix brings leaked official images of the two phones. They show the differences between the three colorways. Midnight Black is the color we had already seen, it will be joined by Aurora Green and Sunrise Blue. These two have a speckled look to them, while the black does not. All three seem to use an etched layer to create wavy reflections. Realme 9 Pro in three colors: Midnight Black, Aurora Green and Sunrise Blue Having a closer look at the camera bump confirms...

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A software bug is causing iPhone 13 displays to turn pink

An apparent software issue is causing some iPhone 13's to display a pink overlay on their screens and crash. The issue has been reported numerous times on Apple's Discussions Forums and Reddit. Seemingly the only common thing between the issues is that it's happening to the iPhone 13 series and not other Apple devices. One person reported that their GPS was inaccurate and the phone's display turned pink. Another said the battery was acting weird and the phone kept freezing and then proceeded to pink screen. A couple of users have reportedly had their phones replaced, while others were...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S coming on February 9

After several certification appearances and a launch teaser, Redmi India today confirmed the Note 11S will launch on February 9. The device will feature a 108MP main camera and will be powered by a MediaTek chipset but we don’t have the exact details at the moment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S launching on February 9 Past rumors suggest the phone will bring an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro unit. There will be at least three configurations with a baseline 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model alongside a 6/128GB middle option and an 8/128GB version. We’ll be on the lookout for more specs...

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