Flashback: Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the world's first phone with four cameras on its back

How many cameras are enough? How many are too many? The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) came out around three and a half years ago and it was the first ever quad camera phone. It promised a lot of versatility, allowing you to switch between three focal lengths to get the best possible framing for your shot, as rendering a shallow depth of field normally possible only with the large sensors of DSLRs. Let’s look at the camera roster of the A9. There were three usable cameras on the back and one utility module (we’ll get to the front-facing camera later). 24 MP primary camera, f/1.7 aperture,...

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Weekly poll results: OnePlus Ace/10R success hinges on the right pricing

Money, money, money – it always comes down to the price of a phone these days. The OnePlus Ace, which launched as the OnePlus 10R in India a few days ago, has potential, but the company has to hit the right price point. Many in the comments were wishing that this will be a sub-€400 phone in Europe, however, while we don’t know the exact price yet, the €450 price tag of the Realme GT Neo2 makes it unlikely. We do know the price for India: ₹39,000 for the base model (80W charging, 5,000 mAh battery) and ₹44,000 for the Endurance Edition (150W charging, 4,500 mAh battery). We mentioned the...

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Samsung Galaxy A23 in for review

The Samsung Galaxy A23 arrived at HQ and is now in the review queue. It comes in a simple box with a 15W charger, USB cable, and a SIM tool. Our particular unit is the Black one but you can have the phone in White, Blue or Peach as well. The Galaxy A22 had an AMOLED display, albeit of 720p resolution, and at 6.4 inches and with reasonable bezels it made up for a compact phone. The Galaxy A23 has a larger 6.6-inch 1080p LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate, but in turn is a bigger handset. Samsung Galaxy A23 The display isn't bad, but it's not all that great either. It isn't as...

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Honor Magic4 Lite review

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nubia Red Magic 7 Pro goes on sale in international markets

The nubia Red Magic 7 Pro launched in China in February is now available for purchase in global markets. The international model has 16GB RAM on board and two color options - Obsidian and Supernova. The former comes with 256GB storage and the latter with 512GB storage, priced at $799/£679/€799 and $899/£759/€899, respectively. The Red Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and runs Android 12-based RedMagic OS 5.0 out of the box. It also comes with a dedicated gaming chip called Red Core 1 to handle audio, RGB lighting, and haptic feedback, allowing the Qualcomm silicon...

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iQOO Neo6 SE camera revealed

Remember when new phone announcements used to happen all in one go, at one event, with zero specs being officially outed beforehand by the companies themselves? Those were the days. Then OnePlus came along and changed the game with its drip feeding of small tidbits method of creating and sustaining hype over extended periods of time. Well, now everybody's doing just that, and vivo sub-brand iQOO has been applying exactly this formula when it comes to the Neo6 SE. This phone is due to become official on May 6, but at this rate, we'll know absolutely everything there is to know about it...

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DxOMark: OnePlus 10 Pro's cameras score poorly, places behind the Mi 10 Pro

DxOMark published its review of the OnePlus 10 Pro's camera and it appears to be in line with most of the reviews out there. The conclusion is that the handset has some considerable issues that keep it from matching its rivala. As a result, the handset takes 27th place in DxOMark's global ranking, right behind the likes of Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, Mi 11 Pro, vivo X60 Pro+ and Apple iPhone 12 Pro. All are more than year-old flagships. The most notable cons DxOMark pointed out are color artifacts with a pink-ish cast, especially in low-light conditions, ghosting and fusion artifacts. Subpar...

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Google I/O schedule hints at what to expect from this year's event

Google's annual I/O keynote is mainly tailored towards developers working with Android's ecosystem but we often get to see some hardware and some exciting announcement regarding Google's future products. The company published a schedule of the keynote that gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect. The event will kick off with Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, who should give us a rundown of the company's future plans, green projects and privacy. Some believe that we are about to finally see the Pixel Watch and also a budget Pixel 6a smartphone. The program suggests that some...

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vivo S15 Pro appears in TENAA and 3C listings alongside mysterious new phone

Two upcoming vivo phones appeared across several listings over in China. There’s the vivo V2203A which is believed to be the S15 Pro and the mysterious vivo V2207A which both popped up on TENAA alongside some preliminary specs. The S15 Pro (V2203A) listing confirms a 6.62-inch display rumored to be a 90 or 120Hz AMOLED alongside a 4,400 mAh battery and 66W charging. The software side is covered by Android 12 presumably with OriginOS on top. The dimensions of the phone come in at 161.9 x 74.31 x 7.99mm. vivo V2203A and V2207A listings on TENAA and 3C database The second device...

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Realme GT Neo3 begins global rollout, Pad Mini join is

The Realme GT Neo3 was launched today in India, starting its global rollout. Both of the phones editions came are here - 80W and 150W - and its price starts from INR 29,999 or about $390/€370. The event also saw the arrival of the Realme Pad Mini to the Asian country with its 8.7” screen and Unisoc chipset. The price of the Dimensity 8100-powered GT Neo3 is exclusive for May 4, when Realme is celebrating its birthday. After that, the GT Neo3's 80W charging and 5,000mAh battery version will be INR 36,999 ($485/€460) with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 150W variant comes with a...

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Amazfit GT 3 series gets notification replies and more in latest firmware update

The Amazfit GTS 3, GTR 3 and GTR 3 Pro got a big new firmware update which adds smart reply to notifications, the ability to reject calls via text message as well as several other optimizations. Amazfit GTS 3 gets firmware version 7.42.5.1 while GTR 3 Pro is treated to version 8.37.3.2 in the US, Italy, India, the UK, Vietnam, with more regions being added soon. Amazfit GTR 3 Pro update changelog GTR 3 Pro gets the added benefit of custom replies to notifications via the Zepp app on Android. Other improvements across the GT 3 range include optimized smart alarm clock reminders,...

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Counterpoint: Supply chain issues caused decline in India phone market in Q1

The India phone market had a tough first quarter of the year. According to Counterpoint Research, makers pushed 38 million smartphones, which is 1% less than they did twelve months ago. Feature phones sales between January and March 2022 went off a cliff though, falling 39%. This brings the overall sales decrease to 16%. The first quarter of 2022 began with a slow start due to the third COVID wave in the Asian country, Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh revealed. The supply chain issues affected all major manufacturers who had to adopt different strategies for dealing with the...

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Apple had a record quarter from January to March

Apple has just reported its quarterly results for its fiscal second quarter, which ended on March 26 and is thus confusingly the first quarter of the year (fiscal years are funny like that sometimes). Anyway, it's good news for the Cupertino company, as it's posted record revenue for a March quarter. Apple's revenue was $97.3 billion in that quarter, up 9% year-on-year (aka compared to the 2021 March quarter). This resulted in quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.52, which you should care about only if you own Apple shares. Also for shareholders, it's important to note that Apple's...

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iQOO Neo6 SE renders outed by retailer listings

Yesterday vivo sub-brand iQOO announced that it will fully unveil the Neo6 SE smartphone on May 6, while also teasing some of its specs. Before that, we'd already seen some of its specs leak, but so far what was missing was a clue as to the design of the device. Well, the wait is over, as a bunch of Chinese retailers already have listings of the iQOO Neo6 SE up, and these all reveal the image you can see below. The Neo6 SE is thus very reminiscent of the Neo6 in terms of design, which is no surprise given the seemingly identical display specs and size of the two handsets. The iQOO...

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Nothing releases beta launcher on the Play Store

Nothing today announced that it is releasing its Nothing Launcher for other Android devices on the Google Play Store. The Nothing Launcher, currently in beta, is very similar to a no-nonsense stock Android launcher. It features a set of standard circular app icons and a single custom wallpaper. For those who like to use widgets, the launcher comes with two, a clock and a weather widget. Both feature the same dot matrix typography as Nothing's branding and both can be had with a clear or black background. The launcher also includes an interesting feature called Max Icons and Max...

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Samsung Galaxy M51 starts receiving Android 12

The Samsung Galaxy M51 was long overdue to get Google's latest OS, but, on the other hand, this is almost a two-year-old mid-range handset, so kudos to Samsung for pushing a second major update. Anyway, the handset is reportedly getting Android 12 in Russia with build number M515FXXU4DVD1 and it will likely hit other markets pretty soon. That's how the company usually distributes updates. It's worth noting that this is pretty much the end of the road for the Galaxy M51 in terms of major firmware updates. The device won't be getting Android 13, although it will continue to receive...

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The OnePlus Nord Buds are the cheapest TWS buds from the company yet

The first Nord-branded headphones are here and they are the cheapest TWS buds from the company yet – their MSRP is ₹3,000, but are discounted to ₹2,800 ($37/€35) for the launch. Previously, the OnePlus Buds Z were the cheapest at ₹3,200 (discounted to ₹3,000), but they are out of stock now. The OnePlus Nord Buds feature 12.4 mm drivers and support Dolby Atmos. From the companion app you will be able to pick from Several Sound Master EQ presets (including a custom one) to tune the sound. OnePlus Nord Buds The buds don’t get tired easily – they can play music for 7...

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Samsung reports record-breaking Q1 revenues boosted by strong Galaxy S22 sales

Samsung announced its financial results for the first quarter of the year, and the company proudly revealed a record-breaking consolidated revenue for the third straight quarter. Operating profit was KRW 14.12 billion, and it improved 51% from a year earlier (KRW 9.38 trillion), with the Device Experience (DX) division posting the highest revenue since 2013. According to the detailed financial report, literally all divisions reported a yearly increase both in sales and operating profit. Speaking of the mobile phones business, Samsung revealed the numbers are the result of strong...

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Samsung Galaxy M31s updated to Android 12 with One UI 4.1

The latest Samsung phone to get updated to Android 12 is the Galaxy M31s. The phone originally launched with Android 10 back in 2020 and is now receiving its second and probably final Android version update. The new update comes bearing the M317FXXU3DVD4 identifier and is live in Russia. The firmware update brings Samsung’s One UI interface to version 4.1 and also adds the March security patch. One UI 4.1 and Android 12 bring visual changes such as Color Palette, smart widgets and improved AOD and Dark mode. The update also features improvements for Samsung apps like My Files, Gallery,...

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Three Google Pixel Watch models receive Bluetooth certification

The Google Pixel Watch has made headlines as someone got their hands on a unit that went missing at a Chicago bar earlier this month (not an original scenario in the tech world). We got to see some live images of the unreleased smartwatch prototype with its round display with rounded edges. A Google Pixel Watch was forgotten at a restaurant (photos by u/tagtech414) Three new models GWT9R, GBZ4S, and GQF4C have been certified for Google LLC by the Bluetooth SIG labeled as a “BT Wearable Design-Controller Subsystem”. It is believed that this certification is for the three variants...

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iQOO Neo6 SE's battery size confirmed

The iQOO Neo6 SE arriving on May 6 was said to pack a 4,700 mAh battery, and that rumor has turned out to be true since iQOO today announced that the Neo6 SE will have a 4,700 mAh battery under the hood, which will go from 1% to 100% in 30 minutes with its 80W adapter. However, it's worth noting that iQOO achieved those results when it charged the battery in a room with an ambient temperature of 26°C, and the charging time will likely vary depending on your room's ambient temperature. iQOO previously confirmed that the Neo6 SE will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and have 256GB...

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OnePlus Nord2 finally gets first Android 12 Open Beta build

Following an earlier release of an Open Beta build of Android 12 for the original Nord, today OnePlus has finally managed to get round to issuing a similar release for the much newer Nord2, which launched last July running Android 11 and is still stuck on that version of the OS even today. That's a big shame, but OnePlus is seemingly working on rectifying it. One small step at a time. The first such step is today's release of OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 for the Nord2. As usual with such builds, don't go down this path if you're not comfortable with bugs and random issues showing up. The Open...

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Instagram is testing a feature that will let users pin posts to their profiles

Instagram brought back the chronological feed last month. Now the social network is experimenting with another requested feature – some users are reporting that they have the option to pin a post to their profile. Currently, users can pin a story, which can feature a post, but pinning posts directly wasn’t possible. That might change soon as a Meta representative wrote to TechCrunch: “We’re testing a new feature that lets people feature posts on their profile”. Work on this has been ongoing for a while now, Alessandro Paluzzi dug into the Instagram app and found the option back in...

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Netflix will expand its Games catalog to up to 50 titles by the end of this year

Last year Netflix launched the Games service, which allows subscribers of the streaming giant to download and play select Android and iOS games for free. 17 titles are available at the moment, but The Washington Post reports that the company aims to grow that list to nearly 50 games. To be clear, we’re talking about games that run on your device, you just don’t have to buy them (similar to Apple Arcade) and there are no ads or in-app purchases. This isn’t a game streaming service like GeForce Now or Google Stadia. It looks like the company will leverage vertical integration – it is...

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Samsung Galaxy A04s renders show a tweaked design

Time passes slowly for Samsung’s A0 series of phones, so you shouldn’t be surprised that speculative renders of the Galaxy A04s don’t look too much different from the previous model. The dimensions given by @OnLeaks are 164.5 x 76.5 x 9.18 mm, fractions of a millimeter larger than the A03s. However, the display is expected to stay at 6.5”, probably still an HD+ panel. Samsung Galaxy A04s (speculative renders) The back does show a redesign. There is a triple camera as before, though we don’t have details about each module. There is no camera bump, however, only the lenses...

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Xiaomi 12 Lite leaks in live images with flat frame design

The long-rumored Xiaomi 12 Lite has finally appeared in a set of real-life images revealing its design. The device was spotted by a Chinese tipster who confirmed its sports the same 2203129G model number as seen in previous listings over the past months. Xiaomi 12 Lite live images Xiaomi 12 Lite features a flat display and a frame that the leak claims is made from plastic - unlike the rest of the Xiaomi 12 series phones which feature curved screens and tapered backs with metal frames. The display allegedly measures in at 6.55-inches and is an FHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz...

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iQOO Neo6 SE's launch date and key specs revealed

iQOO introduced the Neo6 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC a couple of weeks ago, and today the company announced it will unveil the Neo6 SE next week - on May 6. The iQOO Neo6 SE will be unveiled in China at an event that will begin at 7:30PM local time. iQOO hasn't detailed the Neo6 SE's specs sheet yet, but it revealed a few specs of the smartphone, including the Snapdragon 870 chip, 80W charging, and 256GB storage. iQOO Neo6 SE's launch date and key specs Previous leaks claimed the iQOO Neo6 SE will sport a 6.62" 120Hz FullHD+ OLED screen and pack a 4,700 mAh battery - the...

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Moto G100 receives Android 12 update

Motorola's Android 12 rollout took a long time to start, but seems to be finally picking up some speed over the past few weeks. The latest model to be graced with 2021's Android version is the Moto G100 launched back in April of last year with Android 11 on board. The update to Android 12 is now rolling out to users in Brazil, and that's no coincidence as Brazil is one of Motorola's biggest markets, sales-wise. At the moment only the XT2125-4-DS version of the G100 is getting Android 12, and it involves a 1.5GB download. After installing the new software, the build number will be...

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Sony LinkBuds S leak shows traditional design, promises ANC and Ambient modes

The Sony LinkBuds are unique – they are designed for all-day wear and always let the sounds of the world reach your ears. A second model in the series has leaked, but it looks strangely normal, like a cheaper version of the WF-1000XM4. It should be marketed as the Sony LinkBuds S (WF-LSN900) when it goes official. The original model has a model number WF-L900. More importantly, it has a hole in the middle of the ear tip, which lets in ambient sound unimpeded. The S model does not, instead it will allegedly feature an Ambient Mode to try to do the same. This mode is found on many...

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First live image of ZTE Axon 40 reveals an improved under-camera display

ZTE is a pioneer in the mobile industry when we talk about under-display cameras. We are eagerly expecting the Axon 40 smartphone which will introduce the third generation under-display camera solution, and an alleged live image just surfaced online. A leakster posted a live shot of the front on Weibo, revealing the area where the camera sits is practically indistinguishable from the rest of the panel. Reports are the screen will have 1440p resolution (wrongly called 2K by some makers), which is a step further from the AMOLED of the Axon 30 and nubia Red Magic 7 Pro. The small area...

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Alleged OnePlus 10R Lite, surfaces with Dimensity 8100 chipset

OnePlus has a second Dimensity 8100 Max mid-ranger in the works after launching the OnePlus Ace. The Ace is about to arrive in India as the 10R, but this one seems like a more affordable alternative. For starters, it has a smaller 6.59” IPS LCD with 1,080 x 2,412 px resolution. TENAA doesn’t make it clear if this will have a high refresh rate or not. By the way, this sounds like the Nord CE 2 Lite display, however, that one is slated to use a Snapdragon 695 chipset. This model, the OnePlus PGZ110, will have a larger battery with 4,890 mAh with faster 65W charging compared to the...

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vivo announces new T1 5G and T1x 4G

vivo launched the 5G-ready T1x last October with the Dimensity 900 SoC and now the company delivers its 4G-only version, powered by the Snapdragon 680 chip. The vivo T1x 4G comes with two RAM options (4GB and 8GB) and as many storage choices (64GB and 128GB). It has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The smartphone runs Funtouch OS 12 out of the box, based on Android 12. The vivo T1x 4G is built around a 6.58" FullHD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. Its fingerprint-resistant back panel has a "frosted curtain coating" for a "silky...

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Honor X7 and Honor X8 midrangers arrive in the UK

Honor has just brought two of its mid-rangers to the UK market. An eagle-eyed reader of ours spotted the Honor X7 and Honor X8 on the company website, where they both are up for pre-order. The Honor X7 is an LTE-only phone with a Snapdragon 680 chipset, 48MP quad camera and a 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W charging support. It has a single memory option - 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Honor UK is offering the X7 in Black, Silver, or Blue colors for £170, and is throwing a pair of Earbuds 2 Lite, which have a £70 MSRP if purchased separately. The bundle deal is valid until May 15....

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Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is coming on April 28

Huawei launched the Watch GT 3 last October, and it will follow it up with the Pro model on April 28 at an event in China which will begin at 7PM local time. Huawei hasn't detailed the Watch GT 3 Pro's features yet, but the company posted a video clip on its Weibo account, teasing support for 30-meter sea diving. The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro won't be the only star of the April 28 event since Huawei will also unveil the Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone at the event. Huawei hasn't divulged much about the Mate Xs 2 and the Watch GT 3 Pro, but with the official unveiling just two...

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Check out this souped up Xiaomi Mi 9 turned beastly gaming phone

Smartphones made for gaming come with some serious hardware, flashy design, active cooling, and sometimes extra buttons to improve the overall gaming experience on a mobile phone. But what if you wanted to make your own? That’s what the folks over on YouTube channel Geekerwan set out to do. Well, kind of. These guys took a Xiaomi Mi 9 with a Snapdragon 855, and significantly modified both hardware and software to make it a mobile gaming monster. The idea is that a three-year-old flagship smartphone has enough horsepower to run modern mobile games and can be bought second-hand quite...

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iQOO Neo6 SE specs leak

vivo sub-brand iQOO has recently unveiled the Neo6, but like last year the Neo family will have multiple members, according to the latest rumor from China. The first one to become official, at some point soon, will be the iQOO Neo6 SE. This model is allegedly going to sport a 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED flat touchscreen with a centered single hole-punch for the selfie camera, and it will be powered by the aging Snapdragon 870 high-end SoC. iQOO Neo6 The phone is said to come with a 4,700 mAh battery which will have support for 80W fast charging. Thus, the display, battery capacity...

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Sony PlayStation 5 gets variable refresh rate support

Sony today announced that it is bringing variable refresh rate to the PlayStation 5 console. The feature will be rolled out through a software update, which will be available globally this week. Sony first announced the feature was coming back in November 2020. VRR on the PlayStation 5 can be enabled through an option in the Screen and Video settings. It can be applied to only supported games or forced to work on all games through an additional option. The latter option may cause some unexpected visual effects and may not necessarily work in all cases. Sony announced a list of...

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It's official: Elon Musk just bought Twitter for $44 billion

Last week Elon Musk announced his bid to fully acquire Twitter and take it off the stock market, and initially it seemed like the company would politely (or not so politely) decline. However, a few days later it appears as it did some more thinking and today it officially announced that it's accepting Musk's bid. This means that Twitter has now "entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk", according to the company's press release. The price is $54.20 per share in cash (which means not shares in SEC-speak, and not actual cash, by the way). Thus...

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Realme announces the Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition for Europe

The Realme 9 Pro+ isn't a new phone but to keep the interest high, Realme has introduced a Free Fire Limited Edition paint job for the handset. It's going to be available only in Europe, though. And those of you who might have missed it, Garena Free Fire is one of the most popular Android games right now, hence why Realme teamed up with the game developers to promote its product. Aside from the different paint job that is in line with the Free Fire aesthetics, Realme included some extra goodies in the retail box as well. Realme 9 Pro+ FF Edition A Free Fire map of the...

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vivo S15e announced with Exynos 1080 SoC,50MP camera and 6.44" OLED

It's a busy day for vivo. The company announced not only the X80 and the X80 Pro but also the mid-range S15e smartphone. Arguably, the most intriguing aspect of the vivo S15e is the Exynos 1080 chipset built on a modern 5nm manufacturing process from Samsung. The handset also features a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ (1080 x 2404px) resolution supporting 90Hz refresh rate. The available memory options are three in total - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB. The camera module on the back holds three cameras - pretty standard stuff. The main one is 50MP, f/1.8 joined by an 8MP,...

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vivo X80 and X80 Pro debut, powered by SD 8 Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000

There were many leaks surrounding the upcoming vivo X80 series in the last couple of months, but we finally get to see the real thing. The company managed to deliver a few surprises and that includes the X80 Pro+ as well. The flagship of the series didn't join its siblings today and will be announced sometime in Q3 this year. For now, the X80 Pro and the X80 would have to do. vivo X80 Pro It seems like vivo has been taking notes from Oppo and is releasing the X80 Pro in two versions - a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered one and a Dimensity 9000 option as well. Since the announcement event was...

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Apple ups its iPhone 13 Pro series orders in light of increased demand

The Elec reports that Apple has increased its order for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max this quarter. And that's mainly because the demand for the more expensive Pro series is getting higher than initially anticipated. In the first quarter of this year, Apple ordered just a million of the smaller iPhone 13 Pro while the Max was produced in 3.5 million units. Starting Q2 2022, however, the standard Pro sees a whopping increase to 8 million orders, whereas the Pro Max sees a bump to 6.5 million. That makes a 10 million increase over the last quarter. This is good news for Apple...

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Oppo announces the Oppo K10 5G and the K10 Pro in China

Oppo released the vanilla K10 last month and is now introducing the upper-tier K10 5G and the K10 Pro. Both handsets just debuted in China and there's no word on international availability yet. Oppo K10 Pro The Pro version of the phone is built around a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and is advertised to reach 800 nits and even 1,300 nits peak brightness in some scenarios like watching HDR content, for example. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 888 from last year paired with either 8GB or 12GB RAM. The...

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Oppo Reno7 5G in for review

This is the Oppo Reno7 5G and it's the latest arrival at GSMArena HQ. While we're going through our review testing procedure, here's an unboxing to pass the time. The Reno7 5G comes with a 65W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, SIM tool, and a nice case. Here's the Reno7 5G, sitting in the middle here, pictured next to the Reno7 (non-5G), on the left, and the Reno7 Lite all the way on the right. The family resemblance is clear with the squarish camera island on the back and 6.43-inch AMOLED with a left-placed punch-hole camera on the front. Oppo Reno7, Oppo Reno7 5G, Oppo...

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Week 16 in review: OnePlus Ace, Realme Q5 trio debut

Week 16 is in the books and it saw the annoucnement of the OnePlus Ace in China. The mid-ranger is expected to later make its global debut as OnePlus 10R. Realme also delivered new phones to its home market with the Q5 lineup spanning the Q5i, Q5 and Q5 Pro. In rumorland most talk revolved around the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup - we saw molds depicing their sizes and heard rumors that BOE will supply part of the panels for the two cheaper models. Famed analyst Kuo predicted that we'll see the entire lineup come with autofocus selfie cameras in a first for Apple. Those are the...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 16

Samsung's Galaxy A53 keeps its lead in our trending chart, extending its streak to five weeks. The just announced OnePlus Ace put in a spirited fight, but had to settle for second place in the end. The Redmi Note 11 retained its third spot, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra missed out on a podium position this time around. Samsung Galaxy A73 slipped to fifth, while another new arrival, the Xiaomi Civi 1S took sixth. Then we have the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, follwed by the Galaxy A52s and Xiaomi 12 Pro. The final spot goes to the Galaxy A13, leaving the vivo X Note and Poco F4 GT...

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YouTube comments have a big spam problem

Our YouTube channel recently hit another milestone - 1.5 million subscribers and counting with over 325 million total views. That’s just two years after we reached 1 million subs and we are forever grateful for your continued support over the past 15 years of us making YouTube videos. We are always open to new ideas and value our community and their input. Your comments on our videos are a great form of feedback - we can tell what you liked and what could be improved for future projects and we try to read as many of them as possible. 1.5 million subscribers and counting YouTube is...

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Weekly poll: are you all-in on the OnePlus 10R/Ace or will you pass?

The sequel to the OnePlus 9R arrived this week. In China it will be known as the “OnePlus Ace”, but it will be known as the OnePlus 10R in India, where it will launch next week. As you probably already know, this is a rebranded Realme GT Neo3, so the hardware is familiar. Earlier this month, the GT Neo3 got an overwhelming positive response in a weekly poll. Here we are again – will the 10R or Ace or whatever you want to call it get as much love? OnePlus 10R aka OnePlus Ace Note that there are some differences between the Realme and the OnePlus, mostly on the software side. Are...

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Flashback: iOS 4 adds multitasking, FaceTime and other important features

Flashback articles often focus on hardware features. For example, in the iPhone 4 story we talked about the new Retina Display, the upgraded camera, the glass and metal sandwich build and so on. But software can be just as important as hardware, if not more so. The iPhone 4 launched with iOS 4, which introduced FaceTime video calling paired with Apple's first front-facing camera. However, the iOS 4 launch meant a lot to owners of older iPhones too, since it made their devices much better. In fact, iOS 4 may be one of the most important releases for the platform. First, we have to...

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Weekly poll results: Oppo F21 Pro pair fails to impress

Given how the global economy has been going lately, it’s understandable that people are price sensitive. Which is bad news for Oppo’s new F21 Pro duo, whose hardware doesn’t quite justify their ₹20,000+ price tags. The results from last week’s poll show that there may be some hope for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G. It found a small group of supporters, even at its current price. And if it gets a price drop, even more people could warm up to it. As it stands, ₹27,000 can buy you a better screen, better chipset, better camera and better battery. Okay, maybe not all at once, but you can have several...

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