Meizu introduces Flyme Auto to power your car infotainment

Along with the Meizu 20 series, the Chinese company unveiled its take on car software called Flyme Auto. Meizu was recently acquired by Geely, a Chinese automaker behemoth, owning over a dozen brands, including Polestar and Lotus, so the new infotainment system will likely run on Geely-made vehicles first. Flyme Auto is designed to deliver a great native experience, but also seamless integration with Flyme-powered smartphoens. The Flyme 10-powered Meizu 20 handset pairs with the car once you enter the vehicle and lets you pick up from where you left off. You can continue using your...

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Infinix Hot 30, Hot 30i, Hot 30i NFC, and Hot 30 Free Fire are now official

Infinix has unveiled not one, not two, not three, but four new smartphones today, although they're all part of the same family and thus the similarities abound. Let's take them one at a time. Infinix Hot 30 The Infinix Hot 30 comes with a 6.78-inch 1080x2460 IPS LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate, 270 Hz touch sampling rate, and 580 nit peak brightness, the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset at the helm, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of expandable storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Infinix Hot 30 The phone has a 50 MP rear camera with 1/2.55" sensor size, an 8...

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Tecno Phantom V Fold manufacturing in India starts, launch date and price revealed

Chinese phone maker Tecno today announced it has begun the production of the Phantom V Fold in India as a part of its commitment to the "Make in India" program. It will be manufactured at Tecno's facility in Noida, which is currently capable of producing 24 million phones a year. The brand also announced that the Phantom V Fold will be launched in India on April 11, with early access sale on Amazon starting from April 12. The foldable smartphone will be sold for INR77,777 ($945/€870) in India, but this price is applicable only for limited stock, and the brand hasn't revealed how much the...

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Sony WF-C700 TWS earphones leak, WH-1000XM5 blue version also surfaces

Sony is expected to bring in a new wireless earbud model soon as well as a new blue color for its WH-1000XM5 over-the-ear headphones. The WF-C700 is expected to arrive as the latest midrange offering in Sony’s TWS range. Sony WF-C700 While we don’t have much info on their specs we can see they will be available in at least four colors – black, white, blue and green. The buds feature a similar design to 2021’s Sony WF-C500 and will ship with replacement ear-tips and a USB-C charging cable. WF-C700 in its four color options The other new bit of imagery shows us...

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vivo X Fold2 unboxing confirms design, improved UI

The vivo X Fold2 teasers continue to come from the 2023 Boao Forum for Asia, taking place at Hainan Island in China. A local blogger took the device for an unboxing, later reposted by vivo on Weibo, clearly as a coordinated marketing event, allowing fans to learn more about the upcoming foldable. The new phone will have a 3/4 red leather panel on the back, while the remaining 1/4 has a glossy finish. During the handling of the X Fold2, we saw some new UI features of the OriginOS Ocean, including a taskbar for better app handling, multi-window modes and easy gestures - none of which...

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Oppo A1x announced with Dimensity 700 and 5,000 mAh battery

Oppo introduced its latest budget offering in China with the Oppo A1x – a rebranded version of the Oppo A58x which launched back in December. The only differences between the two phones are the color options and pricing. A1x brings a 6.56-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The back houses a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s a 5MP camera housed in the waterdrop notch at the front. The phone is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chipset paired 6/8GB RAM and 128GB storage with support for microSD expansion. The 5,000 mAh battery supports 10W...

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Key OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite specs revealed: Snapdragon 695, 108MP camera, 6.72" display

OnePlus is trickling out details about the Nord CE 3 Lite, which is expected to be unveiled next week. The phone is shaping up to be a massive upgrade over the Nord CE 2 Lite, at least for the most part. Here’s what the official landing page has to say about the phone. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 695, the same old chip as its predecessor and the one weak spot of the new version. The chipset will be equipped with 8GB of RAM plus up to 8 extra gigs of virtual RAM, along with 128GB storage. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite with Snapdragon 695, 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage The CE 3...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets camera-improving major update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, which brings camera improvements and fixes to the Galaxy S23 trio. For starters, the autofocus algorithm has been changed for faster photography, meaning when a user presses the camera shutter button in the default camera app, the phone's camera takes the photo even if the focus is not completely set. Galaxy S23 (left), Galaxy S23+ (center), and Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) However, those who want the app to capture a photo only after a proper focus is set can change the behavior by...

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Oppo Find N3 leaked specs suggest larger display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset

Oppo’s Find N2 launched back in December and now we get our first set of rumors for its successor – the Find N3. The upcoming horizontal foldable will allegedly bring a larger 8-inch main display with a 2268 x 2440px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For reference, the Find N and Find N2 featured identical 7.1-inch panels with 1792 x 1920px resolution. Find N3 is also expected to bring two selfie cameras - one for the cover screen and one positioned on the main display. Their resolutions will be 20MP and 32MP respectively. The back of the device will house a 50MP Sony IMX890 main...

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IDC: Foldable shipments to reach 48.1 million units by 2027

Foldable phones have been around for a few years now but their shipments are nowhere near the levels of traditional bar smartphones. The latest IDC report forecasts a healthy increase in the number of foldable shipments in the year to come with an estimated 48.1 million flip and fold devices making their ways to consumers in 2027. At that point, the CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of foldables for the 2022-2027 period is expected to surpass traditional smartphones by tenfold. The new IDC report sees foldables earning a combined 3.5% market share by 2027 compared to the 1.2% for...

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vivo X Fold2 revealed in Red with three Zeiss cameras

The vivo X Fold2 is arriving next month, and today company officials showcased the device as part of the company's participation at the Boao Forum. The new foldable will have a Red color and a circular camera island on which we can see just three shooters and one LED flash. The vivo X Fold2 follows the overall design of the previous vivo foldables, but reports are it will be significantly lighter than the 311g of those two. It will also be thinner, according to early reports, but we cannot confirm this visually by looking at these angled images. The trio of cameras includes a...

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Apple's iOS 17 to get official on June 5

Today Apple has unveiled the official dates for its annual WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC). This will take place online from June 5 to June 9. On June 5, the traditional first-day keynote will take place, and that's where the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS will be introduced. While the event will be online, developers and students will have the opportunity to attend a special day at Apple Park on June 5 to watch the keynote and Apple's own version of a State of the Union address. Space for this in-person event will be limited of course. Susan...

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OnePlus 11 Limited Jupiter Rock Edition announced

The OnePlus 11 arrived in early December, followed by a global release in February. The phone was launched in two colors, Black and Green, and today it gets a third option that is by far the best-looking of the three. The unique edition is called Jupiter Rock and is designed after the surface of the biggest planet in our Solar System. Each unit has a different pattern, developed with a material that OnePlus calls “3D microcrystalline rock” with a fine sparkle under as the light hits it. Research and development of the panel took over 1 year, and the material goes through 9...

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Over 100k Realme C55 units moved within 5 hours of its first sale in India

Realme has announced it sold more than 100k units of the Realme C55 within five hours of its first sale in India yesterday. The company also revealed that Realme C55 received over 66k pre-orders - the highest yet for a C-series smartphone. The Realme C55 is sold in India through Realme's official website, Flipkart, and retail stores in Rainy Night and Sunshower colors with three memory options - 4GB/64GB, 6GB/64GB, and 8GB/128GB, priced at INR10,999 ($135/€125), INR11,999 ($145/€135), and INR13,999 ($170/€155), respectively. Realme C55 in Rainy Night color • Realme C55 in...

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Lenovo discontinues Legion gaming phone lineup

We haven’t seen a new Lenovo Legion phone in a while – the Legion Y70 was announced back in August last year and it seems the reasoning behind the long hiatus is that Lenovo has discontinued its Legion gaming phone business. A Lenovo spokesperson confirmed the departure of the Legion phone lineup in a statement to Android Authority which describes a wider “business transformation and gaming portfolio consolidation”. Lenovo is discontinuing its Android-based Legion mobile gaming phones as part of a wider business transformation and gaming portfolio consolidation. As a leader in...

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vivo X Fold2 officially coming in April, more specs leak

The vivo X Fold2 has been part of the rumor mill for over a month, and today the company finally acknowledged the smartphone. Huang Tao, VP at vivo, revealed the new foldable will be the officially designated phone of the 2023 Boao Forum. The new foldable will be a demonstration of China’s technology, design, and innovation, and the executive expects leaks and spy shots to emerge before the official announcement in April. vivo banners at 2023 Boao Forum The phone is expected to have a 4,800 mAh battery with 120W fast charging. According to a now-deleted post by Digital Chat Station...

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Alibaba to restructure as six separate companies

Alibaba Group is planning to split into six units, the company told Reuters. The different entities will seek fundraisings and market listings as China eases its crackdown on private enterprises. The big restructuring will see the company split into six organizations - Cloud Intelligence Group (cloud solutions), Taobao Tmall Commerce Group (local online commerce services), Local Services Group (delivery services), Cainiao Smart Logistics Group (logistics), Global Digital Commerce Group (AliExpress) and Digital Media and Entertainment Group (gaming, motion pictures and web...

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite's battery officially detailed ahead of launch

OnePlus has announced that the Nord CE 3 Lite launching on April 4 will come with a 5,000 mAh battery and 67W SuperVOOC charging, offering "Long runtime, short downtime" to the users. The images shared by OnePlus on its event page for the Nord CE 3 Lite also reveal the smartphone will feature a punch-hole display, sport a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and have two color options - Pastel Lime and Chromatic Gray. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite OnePlus hasn't divulged anything else about this 5G smartphone, but its specs sheet leaked last week, revealing the Nord CE 3 Lite will be...

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Alleged Oppo Reno10 Pro's schematic reveals its design

Last December, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared the schematic of the Oppo Reno10 Pro+, revealing its design. Now DCS has shared one more schematic of an Oppo smartphone, which is believed to be the Oppo Reno10 Pro. Both smartphones have nearly identical designs, except the Reno10 Pro doesn't sport a periscope unit. The schematic suggests it is a telephoto unit with 2x optical zoom. The Oppo Reno10 Pro has model code PHW110, while the Pro+ has model designation PHU110, expected to come with the Dimensity 8200 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, respectively. Both phones have curved...

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Tecno Spark 10 and Spark 10C finally get specs revealed

Tecno announced several Spark 10-series devices earlier this month but did not include detailed spec sheets for the Spark 10 and Spark 10C. Tecno’s official website has now updated the listings for the two phones with detailed specs so let's examine what these phones bring to the table. Tecno Spark 10 key specs Both phones bring 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCDs with a 90Hz refresh rate. The displays on both feature a waterdrop notch for the 8MP front-facing camera and dual-LED flashes for better low-light performance. The Spark 10 gets a more capable 50MP main cam on the back next to an...

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Moto Edge+ (2023) appears on Google Play Console with SD 8 Gen 2

Motorola’s next flagship phone appears to have made an appearance on the Google Play Console. The Moto Edge+ (2023) listing reveals the phone will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 12GB RAM. Motorola Edge+ (2023) Google Play Console listing The device is expected to serve as a sequel to last year’s US-exclusive Edge+ (2022). Edge+ (2023) will also feature an FHD+ resolution display and will boot Android 13 out of the box presumably with the MyUX interface on top. Moto Edge+ (2023) is expected to launch as the US-version of the Moto X40 – a phone which...

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Oppo and OnePlus officially decline rumors about leaving Europe

Yesterday rumors started doing the rounds, suggesting Oppo and OnePlus are exiting key European markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and France. OnePlus representatives quickly declined the rumor, later followed by Oppo, both issuing official statements about their companies’ dedication to the European markets. OnePlus Global PR Manager James Patterson told Tech Advisor: OnePlus will not exit from Europe and the UK and maintains stable operations in local markets. OnePlus will continue to invest in Europe and provide more innovative product and solutions...

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BOE excluded from the initial OLED panel order for iPhone 15 lineup

As part of Apple's plan to reduce its reliance on Samsung, the company wants to diversify its OLED supply chain by taking the Chinese OLED maker BOE into the mix. Up until now, Apple has relied solely on Samsung and LG, with the former taking the bulk of orders. However, Apple's iPhone 15 production isn't going to plan as BOE panels are yet to meet the quality requirements. Reportedly, BOE's OLED production has inconsistent yields and there's a prominent light leakage around the cutout for the Dynamic Island. Still, the report coming from TheElec suggests that BOE isn't completely...

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Realme GT Neo5 SE's battery size and charging speed officially confirmed

Realme yesterday confirmed that the GT Neo5 SE coming on April 3 will feature a 144Hz 1.5K display with support for high-frequency 2160Hz PWM dimming. Now it has announced that the GT Neo5 SE will pack a 5,500 mAh battery with 100W wired charging. The Realme GT Neo5 SE's charging speed is slower than the vanilla Neo5, which has two versions - one with a 4,600 mAh battery and 240W charging support and another with a 5,000 mAh cell under the hood with 150W charging. Realme has already revealed the GT Neo5 SE's design and confirmed it will be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. It...

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Realme GT Neo5 SE display details teased ahead of April 3 unveiling

Realme will unveil the GT Neo5 SE at an event on April 3, that much was officially known since last week. Today, ahead of next week's announcement, we get some details about the phone's display, courtesy of a teaser posted by the company itself on Weibo . The Realme GT Neo5 SE's screen will have 144 Hz refresh rate, and it supports high-frequency 2160Hz PWM dimming (in lieu of support for DC dimming, this is the next best thing for those who are sensitive to lower-frequency PWM). Realme GT Neo5 SE teaser As you can tell from the teaser above, the display is flat and it features a...

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Motorola Moto Edge 40 and 40 Pro detailed specs arrive

We now have detailed specs of the upcoming Motorola Moto Edge 40 Pro and Edge 40, courtesy of an extensive leak. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro will indeed be a Moto X40 for the global market. That means that a 6.7-inch 1080x2400px OLED with 165Hz maximum refresh rate and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage is 256GB of the faster UFS 4.0 type. The Edge 40 Pro has a 4,600mAh battery with 125W TurboPower wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The phone brings a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.5-inch sensor and a 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera with macro capabilities. There's...

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OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition launching on March 29

Last week we got our first set of teasers for the OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition – the device is based on the OnePlus 11 but will feature an exclusive 3D microcrystalline back finish inspired by the rock materials found on Jupiter’s rings. OnePlus China confirmed the device will launch in China on March 29 at 2:30 PM Beijing time. OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition teasers OnePlus also shared some details about the device on its Weibo profile. The R&D process took one year and OnePlus had to set up a new self-developed production line for the special back material. The new back...

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Report: Apple MR headset on track for June launch, top Apple execs got final preview

Apple is gearing up to unveil its upcoming MR (mixed reality) headset soon and the device was showcased to the top 100 Apple executives last week at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new report suggests Apple is eyeing a WWDC 23 launch (this June) for the headset which will reportedly debut as the Apple Reality Pro or Apple Reality One and will be one of its most important launches in a long time. According to Gurman, the headset development has been showcased to Apple execs numerous times over the years but the latest preview was...

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Samsung Exynos Modem 5300 promises 10Gbps download speeds and long-lasting battery

The latest 5G modem from Samsung Semiconductor is here with the newly announced Exynos Modem 5300. The Sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G-capable modem brings up to 10Gbps download and 3.87 Gbps upload speeds with support for both SA (standalone) and NSA (non-standalone) 5G networks. Exynos 5300 is fabbed on Samsung Foundry’s 4nm EUV process, which should bring improved power efficiency and in turn longer battery life. The new modem is configurable to connect to various chipsets thanks to its built-in PCIe interface and supports the very latest 3GPP 5G NR Release 16 standard. There’s no...

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Huawei Watch Buds review

Introduction Much like the smartphone market, smartwatches have come to a period of relative standardization with similar designs and features over the last few years. Huawei decided to bring a breath of fresh air to the market with the Huawei Watch Buds - a full-fledged smartwatch with magnetically attached wireless earbuds inside its casing. The resulting product is not the first of its kind on the market but it’s the first one from a major tech brand and as such deserved our attention. Straight out of a James Bond movie with the deployable earbuds cleverly attached below the...

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

This week we found some major discounts on current flagships, plus deals on mid-rangers and some entry-level phones. Use the links below to jump to your region: USA The UK Germany The Netherlands India USA The Google Pixel 7 is down to $450, which is a surprisingly low price for a still current flagship, even if it’s not the best one with a 90Hz display, no tele camera and 20W charging. Still, you get the pure Google experience, complete with interesting software features with every update. ...

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vivo V27 in for review

The vivo V27 is the latest device to came to our office this week so while it's paitiently waiting for its review to start, we'll do a quick unboxing. The V27 ships with a mighty 80W charger, a USB cable, and a case, making for a solid package. We have the Emerald Green vivo V27, which uses the Emerald Glass processing technique. Like vivo's Fluorite AG Glass designs, the Emerald Glass will also change its color when exposed to UV light. Before it's exposed to UV, the phone is a light green that gradients to a deeper hue at the bottom of its rear panel. After UV light exposure,...

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Weekly poll results: Galaxy A54 sparks interest, but reviews will decide its fate

Is the Galaxy A54 a worthy successor to the A52s? The phone was a bright spot in the series, while the A53 just wasn’t quite as good. Based on last week’s poll, the A54 has potential, but it is going to have to prove itself in reviews. The reason that the A52s was so well liked is its chipset, the Snapdragon 778G is powerful and efficient and was sitting greatly at its €450 price tag. The A53 had the Exynos 1280 and it managed to match its predecessor at 113h endurance, but it needed 500mAh extra in the battery to do so. And in terms of performance it wasn’t even close. Now the Samsung...

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Motorola Moto G53s 5G gets listed on the Google Play Console

The vanilla Moto G53 recently passed through the office for a full review. The budget device left us wanting a bit more in terms of value. It felt like Motorola sacrificed a bit too much in the way of specs to deliver 5G on a budget. As per a listing in the Google Play Console, the company is going to take at least one more stab at an affordable 5G device with what seems to be an upcoming Moto G53s 5G. Google Play Console listing The listing doesn’t reveal too much, but there are some specs included. The phone will be based on the Qualcomm SM4350 chipset, which is the Snapdragon...

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Redmi Note 12 Pro+ hands-on review

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ unveiled in China last October debuted in India in January and launched in Europe this week. We've been using the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ for a few weeks now, and our detailed review is around the corner, but we thought we'd share part of our findings about the phone in advance. Unboxing Let's check the Redmi Note 12 Pro+'s retail box first. In India, the smartphone comes in a black-colored box, which includes a protective case, a SIM card ejection tool, a USB-C cable, a 120W charger, and the usual paperwork. In comparison, in Europe the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes...

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Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G alleged specs and images leak

Tecno is apparently gearing up for a new release within its camera-centric Camon series. The Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G just recently popped up online in a couple of images and with some leaked specs to boot. We have only seen the camera island of the phone thus far, and it sure is distinctive. As per the source, the Camon 20 Premier 5G will have a leather back to give it an extra premium look and feel. Techo Camon 20 Premier 5G Regarding specs, the phone is expected to feature an FHD+, 120Hz flat AMOLED display with a diagonal in the 6.X-inch range. Powering the phone, we...

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iQOO Z7 hands-on review

iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z7 in India earlier this week and followed up with another Z7 in China, which has different specs. The Chinese Z7 is yet to go on sale, but the Indian Z7 is already available for purchase. It starts at INR18,999 ($230/€215) and has two color options - Norway Blue and Pacific Night. We spent some time with it and here are our impressions. Let's check the iQOO Z7's retail box first, whose design is similar to the more premium iQOO number series' packages, but has a smaller footprint. It includes a SIM ejector tool, a protective case, a USB-C cable, a 44W power adapter,...

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Apple to launch AirPods Pro 2's USB-C version later this year

Apple recently rolled out the iOS 16.4 release candidate for developers, which includes references to new AirPods with model code A3048 and a new AirPods case bearing model designation A2968. According to famous analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, these are likely the USB-C version of AirPods Pro 2 launched last year with a Lightning port, and their mass shipments are expected between 2Q23-3Q23. AirPods Pro 2 launched last year with Lightning port Kuo didn't divulge anything else about the AirPods Pro 2's USB-C version, and it's unclear if these will just be the AirPods Pro 2 coming in a charging...

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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K review

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is the company's latest entry-level 4K media streaming device. It's the usual sort of compact, dongle-like design that has become very popular with consumers as media streaming usage skyrockets. This new model supports most of the popular new audio/video formats along with the new Google TV interface. Priced at INR 4,999, the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K goes head-to-head with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, which retails for the same price. Design and remote The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K comes in simple paper packaging. Inside you'll find the streaming stick, a Bluetooth...

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Redmi Note 12 Turbo teaser images reveal even more specs

We already know that the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is on its way with an expected announcement time of 7 PM on March 28. We also already know quite a bit about the phone thanks to Weibo leaks and a visit to AnTuTu. A new set of teaser images has now surfaced online alongside some additional device specs. Teaser images Apparently, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo's display will be 12-bit, support HDR10+ and feature a 120Hz refresh rate, 1920Hz PWM Dimming and SGS Low Blue Light Certification. Previous rumors have indicated a display diagonal of 6.67 inches and an FHD+ resolution. The phone...

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nubia Pad 3D is now available for pre-order

The nubia Pad 3D introduced last month at MWC, Barcelona is now up for pre-orders through ZTE's official website in 40+ countries of Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa, with open sales commencing on April 11. The Pad 3D comes in a single gray color and starts at $1,199/€1,299/£1,149. However, if you pre-book one, you'll get a discount of $100/€100/£100 and a free charger when purchasing the tablet. The nubia Pad 3D is built around a 12.4" 120Hz 2,560x1,600-pixel LCD. It's a 3D lightfield display with support for real-time 2D to 3D conversion, which allows glasses-free 3D...

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Redmi 12C is launching in India on March 30

The Redmi 12C, announced in China last December, will debut in India on March 30. It's powered by the Helio G85 SoC, runs MIUI 13, and comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. It's time to upgrade to a BIGGG smartphone this #XiaomiFanFestival!Introducing #Redmi12C that's #BigOnSpeedBigOnStyle.Here's your chance to win a big #Giveaway too!- Head to the link below- Follow the easy steps- Share your screenshot below➡️ https://t.co/FLaBCV6BnH pic.twitter.com/ao1UsKTuML— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) March 24, 2023 The 12C sports a 6.71" HD+ LCD and packs a 5,000 mAh battery that...

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Samsung may launch a Tri-Fold device this year, the S23 FE isn't happening

Another week, another contradictory rumor regarding the death or resurrection of the mythical Samsung Fan Edition line. This time around, it's bad news - apparently the Galaxy S23 FE isn't happening after all. That may be sad and all that, but on the other hand, the same source brings us an incredibly intriguing flip side to this rumor. The Korean company is said to be working on a "Tri-Fold" device, and this "might finally ship this year". That's the prototypical "big if true" news, since for the past few years we've basically had single-hinge foldables. This promises to be a...

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Amazfit T-Rex Ultra arrives with reinforced casing, freediving certification

The Amazfit T-Rex series has solidified its position in the rugged smartwatch market and the latest entry to the series is now official with the T-Rex Ultra. As the name suggests this is Amazfit’s new flagship offering and it brings even more features for extreme sports lovers. T-Rex Ultra retains the 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454x454px resolution and a peak brightness of 1,000nits from the T-Rex 2. The casing is even more durable this time around, being freediving certified for up to 30m depths thanks to its EN13319 and ISO 6245 certifications. The casing made from polymer alloy...

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Samsung Galaxy F14 goes official with Exynos 1330 and 6000 mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy F14 debuted in India today, joining the Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy M14 in a trio of very closely related phones. Much like the other two, the Galaxy F14 is built around a 6.6” 90Hz PLS LCD of FullHD+ resolution and a 5nm Exynos 1330 chipset with 5G support. You get Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the Galaxy F14, whereas the glass type on the M and A siblings isn’t confirmed. Inside the Galaxy F14 is a 6,000mAh battery, which matches the Galaxy M14, but is bigger than Galaxy A14’s 5,000mAh unit. The F14’s 25W maximum charging speed is higher than the 15W offered by...

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Huawei expands TWS range with Freebuds Pro 2+

Huawei had a huge event yesterday where it introduced its P60 series conventional flagships and the Mate X3 foldable top dog. It followed that with the Matepad 11 2023 tablet, Enjoy 60 mid-range smartphone and FreeBuds 5 TWS earphones, but even then it wasn’t done. We also got the Freebuds Pro 2+ - an enhanced version of its most premium TWS earphones. The Freebuds Pro 2+ are largely identical to the Pro 2, but add a couple of new sensors. Those enable heart rate and temperature tracking, allowing them to better fit in your active lifestyle. The company says this is the industry's...

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Realme C55 in for review

Apple launched the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max last year with Dynamic Island, and as is the case with many other things Apple, we expected this feature to be copied by Android OEMs eventually. And that finally happened when Realme unveiled the Realme C55 about a couple of weeks ago with Mini Capsule. We received one at the office for a full review, but before we put it through our review gauntlet, let's take a quick look at what the Realme C55 offers aside from the Dynamic Island-like Mini Capsule. The Realme C55 comes in Realme's signature yellow-colored retail box, including a...

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Motorola Moto G13's India launch date revealed

The Motorola Moto G13, announced in January, will launch in India on March 29. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which set up a promo page for the Moto G13 on its website. The Moto G13 is powered by the Helio G85 SoC and runs Android 13 out of the box. In India, it will come in a single 4GB/128GB configuration and two colors - Lavender Blue and Matte Charcoal. The Moto G13 is built around a 6.5" HD+ 90Hz LCD and packs a 5,000 mAh battery that draws power through a USB-C. However, it's unclear how fast the Moto G13 will charge in India since it supports 10W...

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Asus ROG Phone 7 is officially coming on April 13

Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro were announced last July, but this time around the company isn't waiting all the way until the summer to make its newest gaming phones official. Instead, the ROG Phone 7 series will be unveiled at an event on April 13, as you can see from the news shared below through ROG's official Twitter account. Stay tuned for the new legend. ROG Phone 7 is coming on April 13, 8AM EDT.Watch it live 👉 https://t.co/CGZtFnsTOF#ROGPhone7#ForThoseWhoDare pic.twitter.com/iNbTUSD5cz— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) March 23, 2023 The event will be live streamed for those...

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Huawei P60 series introduced with variable aperture lens, two-way satellite messaging

Huawei just announced its P60 series of phones with three entries. There’s the vanilla Huawei P60, the Huawei P60 Pro and the Huawei P60 Art, which brings a more avant-garde design to the series. Huawei P60, P60 Pro and P60 Art All three phones share the same core hardware - 6.67-inch LTPO OLED screen with FHD+ resolution (1220×2700 px) and a 1-120Hz refresh rate. The panel is protected by Kunlun glass and sports a built-in fingerprint scanner. Cameras are the P60 series’ forte so let’s switch our focus for a bit. All three phones share the same 48MP main camera with an...

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