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Honor's CEO says it will build a better system than Apple's iOS

2023-04-29T17:25:00.001+05:30

During an Honor event at its R&D center in Shenzhen, the company's CEO said it has ambitious plans to take on Apple's iOS. He also said that Honor's R&D expenses in 2022 account for 10% of the company's total revenue, which is the main reason for being so optimistic about the future of MagicOS. Zhao Ming, Honor's CEO, pointed out that Apple's smartphones have inferior hardware, outdated design, bad reception and poor battery life compared to many Android smartphones, including the Magci5 series. But people flock to Apple mostly because of iOS and the ecosystem that it provides. And...

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Dimensity 9200+ posts higher Geekbench score than the SD8 Gen 2

2023-04-29T15:24:00.001+05:30

MediaTek's next top-end chipset, the Dimensity 9200+, is scheduled to be released on May 10 but a Geekbench 6 score sheet appeared online showing impressive multi-core and single-core performance. In fact, it outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The alleged Geekbench 6 listing shows 5,655 points in the multi-core test and 2,121 points in the single-core scenario. That's considerably more than most Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones we've tested. The chipset seems to be powering up a vivo smartphone, likely the rumored X90S flagship. The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate with the...

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Our Tecno Spark 10 Pro video review is out

2023-04-29T12:25:00.001+05:30

In March, Tecno launched the Spark 10 Pro budget smartphone with the Helio G88 SoC and Android 13-based HiOS 12.6. It has 8GB RAM onboard, up to 256GB storage, and a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The smartphone packs a 6.8" 90Hz FullHD+ LCD and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging. It also features three cameras - a 50MP primary camera, a depth unit, and a 32MP selfie shooter. We have already reviewed the Tecno Spark 10 Pro and found it to be a nice affordable smartphone with an excellent design, good screen, adequate performance, and long-lasting battery...

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Tecno Camon 20 live images leak

2023-04-29T07:24:00.001+05:30

Tecno launched the Camon 19 series back in July of 2022, and so we're clearly fast approaching the unveiling of the Camon 20 devices. According to past reports, there will once again be three of them - the vanilla Camon 20, the Camon 20 Pro, and the Camon 20 Premier 5G. The Camon 20 has now been leaked in the live images you can see below. There's also a short video showcasing the upcoming device. The Camon 20 is said to sport 8GB of RAM and 256GB of on-board storage, and will have the model number Ck8n. Tecno Camon 20 While we currently have no more details about the Camon 20,...

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Realme 11 Pro+ does test run on Geekbench, display specs confirmed too

2023-04-29T04:24:00.001+05:30

The Realme 11 series is due to launch on May 10 and the latest info on the lineup includes the chipset and display specs of the top-end Pro+ model. The Realme 11 Pro+ appeared in a listing on Geekbench 5 confirming it will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset and 12GB RAM. Realme 11 Pro+ scorecard on Geekbench 5 The device managed 838 single-core points and a 2,302-point multi-core outing. The phone appeared with the same RMX3740 model number as seen in past listings and we also got confirmation that it boots Android 13. In related news, the official Weibo profile...

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra review

2023-04-29T02:24:00.001+05:30

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 coming with 3.7GHz prime core, new CPU clusters

2023-04-28T15:25:00.001+05:30

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 brought a huge performance leap and better efficiency, but we now hear its successor has even higher ambitions. A noted tipster reveals the next generation of the flagship platform by Qualcomm will pack new CPU architecture, while pushing clock speeds significantly. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is said to have one prime Cortex-X4 CPU core at unprecedented 3.7 GHz, five powerful cores for performance and two small cores for efficiency. According to Digital Chat Station the model number is SM8650, and the GPU will be called Adreno 750. Expectations are for TSMC to...

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Samsung posts solid smartphone sales in Q1, but overall profits plummet

2023-04-28T14:25:00.001+05:30

Samsung published its financial report for Q1 2023, and as the guidance warned profits plummeted to levels unseen in the past 15 years. Operating profit between January and March went down 18% YoY, while profit shrank from KRW 14.12 trillion to KRW 0.64 trillion - a stunning drop of 95%. Samsung is expecting global demand to rebound in the second half of the year, which would assist its recovery. The mobile experience division that is responsible for smartphones and smart devices was the least affected in this uninspiring quarter. Sales went down 2% YoY but increased 22% on a...

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Samsung posts solid smartphone sales in Q1, but overall profits plummet

2023-04-28T12:25:00.001+05:30

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Google Pixel 7a appears in a new color ahead of expected launch

2023-04-28T11:24:00.001+05:30

Earlier this month, leaked renders of the Google Pixel 7a, expected to go official on May 10 at Google I/O 2023, showed the smartphone in three colors. And thanks to Evan Blass, we now see the Pixel 7a in a new shade, shown off in an image shared by the reliable leakster on Twitter. You can see it below. Blass didn't reveal the marketing name of this color version, but we expect Google to come up with something creative. Google is yet to officially announce the Pixel 7a's launch date and confirm its features. However, recently leaked marketing materials corroborated previous rumors...

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Asus ROG Ally rumored to cost $699.99 in its higher-end version

2023-04-28T07:24:00.001+05:30

Asus' Steam Deck competitor got a weird initial announcement on April 1, but is a real product and is coming very soon to global markets. If you're excited about it, you may be wondering how much money you'll have to shell out for one, and today a new rumor gives us just that information. According to multiple sources, it will go for $699.99 in its higher-end iteration, which boasts the AMD Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. That makes it $51 more expensive than the 512GB Steam Deck. It's still unclear how much the entry-level model with the Z1 non-Extreme will cost. The...

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Lava Blaze 1X 5G quietly gets official with 6.5-inch screen, 50 MP main camera

2023-04-28T03:24:00.001+05:30

Lava made the Blaze 5G official back in October of last year, and then followed it up with a 6GB of RAM edition this February. Now the company seems ready to improve upon the formula even further, with the Blaze 1X 5G. The new model is already listed by Lava's official website, even though it hasn't been announced during an event - nor through a mere press release. The Blaze 1X 5G comes with a 6.5-inch 90 Hz 720x1600 LCD display, the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, a 50 MP main camera flanked by two decorative shooters, one 2 MP, one VGA (!), an 8 MP selfie snapper, 6GB of RAM (with...

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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra images reveal its giant cover screen, EU pricing leaks

2023-04-27T15:25:00.001+05:30

We’ve seen plenty of rumors on Motorola’s upcoming Razr foldable phone with some calling it the Razr 2023 while other refered to it as the Razr+ and we now have another name to throw in – Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. The new info comes from Evan Blass who shared a bunch of new images on the device alongside its alleged retail naming. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra The images show out the alleged 3.5-inch cover screen with a bunch of different styles. We also get a sneak peek at some of the personalization menus which include options to tweak the fonts, color, sounds and...

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Nokia XR30 rugged Android phone detailed press images leak

2023-04-27T14:24:00.001+05:30

Nearly two years after Nokia announced its XR20 rugged smartphone, we get details of its successor – the Nokia XR30 aka Nokia Sentry 5G. WinFuture shared a multitude of official-looking images for the phone in its black and green color options. The XR30’s design appears to be slightly modified from its predecessor with a similar-looking punch-hole display and what appears to be a hard plastic shell. We can only assume the phone will retain the IP68 water and dust protection alongside MIL-STD-810H certification from its predecessor. Nokia XR30 in black The power...

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Realme 11 Pro+ official image confirms design

2023-04-27T12:24:00.001+05:30

The Realme 11 series is arriving on May 10, and we already knew at least one phone will have a circular camera island and stylish leather-like design on the back. Today, the company treated us to a full view of the phone, confirming the Realme 11 Pro+ indeed features leather and fabric on the back, with the color bearing the official name Sunrise Beige. According to a Realme VP, the design was developed jointly with Matteo Menotto, currently Head of Design for Textile at Bvlgari, formerly Senior Designer at Gucci. The design is said to be inspired by the sunrise in a romantic city...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro is coming on April 29, design and key specs revealed

2023-04-27T11:24:00.001+05:30

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced it will add a new member to the Redmi Note 12 series on April 29, dubbed Redmi Note 12R Pro. The company also shared a poster revealing the Redmi Note 12R Pro's design and color options. The image shows us the smartphone's rear side, sporting a rectangular camera island housing two cameras and an LED flash. The primary camera uses a 48MP sensor, but we are yet to get a confirmation on what the secondary camera does. It could be a macro unit or a depth sensor, though. The right-side frame of the Redmi Note 12R Pro has a volume rocker and a power...

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Google releases Android 14 Beta 1.1 patch, fixing a lot of bugs

2023-04-27T07:24:00.001+05:30

Google has today released Android 14 Beta 1.1. As the rather weird naming implies, this is a mere small update to the first beta, which came out a couple of weeks ago. The next, second beta is scheduled for next month, so you might be wondering why Google would go through the trouble of releasing an intermediary version right now. The answer is bugs. Apparently the company thought some of the bugs running around in Beta 1 were too annoying to let be until Beta 2 comes around, and that's how Beta 1.1 came about. The new build is labeled UPB1.230309.017.A1 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro,...

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Verizon will expand its C-band 5G network to more rural areas this year

2023-04-27T03:24:00.001+05:30

At its quarterly earnings call earlier today, Verizon announced plans to extend its C-band 5G coverage to more rural and suburban areas by the end of this year. While it's unclear which specific markets should expect to see a C-band upgrade, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg did note that so far, C-band 5G coverage has been rolled out to 70 out of 406 available markets. That leaves 330 still waiting, and some of those will definitely get lucky before 2024 comes along. Unfortunately, Vestberg did not clarify how many of the 330 yet-unserved markets would be getting C-band coverage this year,...

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Poco F5 and F5 Pro announcement set for May 9, design teased

2023-04-26T16:25:00.001+05:30

The Poco F5, which was rumored to launch on April 6, will launch on May 9. This revelation comes from Poco, which also confirmed the Poco F5 Pro will be unveiled on the same date. Poco is yet to detail the F5 and F5 Pro's specs sheets, but Qualcomm's Indian branch confirmed the Poco F5 would be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India to have this chip at the helm. Oncoming 🟡 🚀#IgniteYourHyperpower #POCOF5Pro #POCOF5 pic.twitter.com/jyLVI30QBp— POCO (@POCOGlobal) April 26, 2023 Today, Poco's Indian division gave us a glimpse of the Poco F5's...

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Beats Studio Buds+ listed on Amazon, pricing and launch confirmed

2023-04-26T15:25:00.001+05:30

Apple is gearing up to launch a successor to its 2021 Studio Buds wireless earbuds with ANC. The new Beats Studio Buds+ were listed for a brief time on Amazon and we got confirmation they will be launching on May 18 for $169.95 Beats Studio Buds+ listing on Amazon The listing contained a look at the buds in black and white colors as well as an interesting transparent version that gives up Nothing Ear (2) vibes. Beats Studio Buds+ will be offered in a transparent version The Amazon listing also details 36 hours of combined battery life from the buds and their case as well...

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vivo X90, X90 Pro launched in India

2023-04-26T13:25:00.001+05:30

The vivo X90 and X90 Pro launched in China last November and debuted in India today. The vivo X90 Pro comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration in Legendary Black color with a price tag of INR84,999 ($1,035/€942), whereas the vivo X90 is offered in Asteroid Black and Breeze Blue colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB priced at INR59,999 ($730/€665) and INR63,999 ($780/€710), respectively. Both smartphones will be sold through vivo India's official website, Flipkart, and retail stores in India. Pre-booking is now open, while sales start on May 5. The vivo X90 is...

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Realme 11 lineup is officially arriving on May 10

2023-04-26T12:24:00.001+05:30

The Realme 11 series was already known to be coming next month, and today we have the official launch date - May 10. It was confirmed by the company on Weibo, meaning we are going to see a Chinese launch before the devices hit the international scene later this year. In the meantime, the vanilla Realme 11 5G was certified by the 3C in China, confirming its 33W charging speed. The RMX3751 device will support VOOC 4.0 chargers with 11V/3A output, matching the Realme 10 - both in LTE and 5G versions. Realme already set up pre-order/appointment landing pages on its own store, JD.com and...

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You can now use the same WhatsApp account on up to five phones simultaneously

2023-04-26T02:24:00.003+05:30

Following the introduction of the long-requested ability to use the same account seamlessly across one phone and multiple other devices in 2021, today WhatsApp is back with the logical conclusion of that effort. The service is now offering what has to be the most requested feature ever. You can use the same WhatsApp account on up to five phones. You link every additional phone the same way you link with WhatsApp on web browsers, tablets, and desktops. Each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently, ensuring that your messages, media, and calls stay end-to-end...

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Opera One announced with new UI and tab management features

2023-04-26T02:24:00.001+05:30

Opera today revealed the new Opera One browser, which is set to replace the company's current flagship desktop browser later this year. Opera One brings with it a handful of changes, including an updated UI, integration with AI chatbots, and tab management features. Opera One has an updated design, which features more rounded shapes for UI elements, such as tabs, address bar, and side bar. This isn't, however, a complete redesign, as a lot of the UI and especially the design and layout of menus is identical to the current version of the browser. Opera claims that Opera One is...

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Redmi 12 is on the way with 33W charging

2023-04-25T07:24:00.001+05:30

On New Year's Eve, the Redmi 12C was made official, and now it seems that Xiaomi's sub-brand is getting ready to expand the vanilla, non-Note 12 family in the coming weeks and months with the Redmi 12 sans C. The Redmi 12 has already been spotted in an IMEI database, as well as at the FCC, which means it will most likely get an international launch, though how extensive or limited that will be geographically remains to be seen. Redmi Note 12 Pro The Redmi 12 will be a 4G-only device, launching with MIUI 14 on board from day one, though it's impossible to tell at the moment if it...

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