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We don’t have to tell you that smartphones have gotten larger over the years. For a company like Corning that created a problem – the longer the screen diagonal is, the more stress will be put on the glass when you inevitably fumble your phone and drop it on the floor. That means that it has to keep improving on its tough glass formulation to keep up with changes in smartphone design. A couple of years ago it introduced Victus, then came a plus...

OnePlus has announced that it will be launching two new gaming monitors on December 12 in India. One of the two models is the X 27, a 27-inch gaming monitor. OnePlus claims this model "caters to the premium segment offering superior display and performance, making it the ideal choice for gaming sessions, work projects, or online study." The other model is the 24-inch E 24. The E 24 is the more affordable productivity monitor, which "serves as a...

Netflix is steadily expanding the games portfolio on its mobile app for Android and iOS and there are seven new additions to the catalog. All games on the Netflix app are free to play and don’t have ads or in-app purchases. Skies of Chaos is a new take on the classic airplane shooter genre with colorful visuals and characters. Flutter Butterflies is a game for showcasing your creativity by raising and collecting butterflies in your custom rainforest....

Samsung released the Galaxy A04 and followed it with the Galaxy A04e in October and it's now looking to add a third very similar model to its roster. A device with matching specs called Galaxy M04 appeared on Google Play Console. The yet unannounced M series smartphone will have a Helio G35 chipset that is limited to LTE connectivity. The smartphone has a fingerprint scanner on the side, right below the volume rocker, a waterdrop notch on the front,...

The Samsung Galaxy M54 5G just broke cover through Geekbench. The listing reveals the phone's model name is SM-M546B, and that it's powered by a Samsung s5e8835 chipset, which is likely the Exynos 1380. The listing also reveals the Galaxy M54 5G will run Android 13 with OneUI 5 and have up to 8GB of RAM (it's very likely that there will be a 6GB version as well). The listed chipset has a quad-core processor with two clusters - 4 cores running at...

As expected ZTE unveiled a Space edition of the Axon 40 Ultra – this edition has more memory than you might know what to do with. And it has a more premium build than the already high-end original. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition lets you chose between two memory capacities: one with 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage and a top of the line model with 18GB RAM and 1TB storage. This is a follow-up to a similar edition from last year that was based...

The tenth annual Apple App Store awards are in and the best apps and games for 2022 as picked by the App Store editorial team are now crowned. The categories span the best apps and games for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. We also have winners for the Apple Watch app of the year, Apple Arcade game of the year and five Cultural Impact winners. BeReal is the big winner taking home iPhone App of the year. The social media app lets users share a...

It turns out that the next connectivity frontier after 5G isn’t 6G but messaging over satellite. Apple already launched an SOS and location sharing system, T-Mobile and SpaceX are working on a more general communication system. Now British company Bullitt claims it will beat them to the punch by launching the “first satellite-to-mobile messaging smartphone”. Unlike Apple’s SOS via Satellite, the system Bullitt describes will enable seamless messaging...

Apple's sporty Watch Ultra just gained more workout options thanks to the third-party app Slopes. Once installed, the watch will be able to track your ski or snowboard workout and it can even identify the resort you are in. All those features, however, are limited to paying subscribers. Slopes even works with the Action button on the Watch Ultra. The key is exclusive to the Watch Ultra and Slopes is one of the few apps to take advantage of it so...

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G appeared in CAD-based renders back in October, and today the first leaked press image revealed they were close - the new phone will look a lot like its predecessor with the triple camera and the waterdrop notch. According to the source, the screen is a 6.8” LCD with HD+ resolution, and we can see the fingerprint scanner on the side, embedded in the power key. The notch on the top has a 13MP sensor for selfies, while the...

The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ have been spotted over at the FCC website, confirming some key details including the battery capacity. The Galaxy S23, which uses the model number SM-S911B, will get a 3,900mAh battery. The Galaxy S23+, model number SM-S916B, will have a 4,700mAh battery. Both numbers confirm what we've previously heard. Other specs include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for both phones, a 6.1-inch 1080p 120Hz display for the Galaxy...

Black Friday is a general shopping holiday with discounts on all sorts of things, the Monday after that has a special name – Cyber Monday – because it focuses on tech deals. So, if you missed out on our top Black Friday deals, here are the best Cyber Monday deals. Apple wearables Bluetooth speakers Storage Networking Projectors Smart speakers Smart displays Security cameras Apple wearables We’ll start with some Apple stuff since Black Friday was...

The recent turmoil at the Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou, China will likely result in a shortfall of an estimated 6 million iPhone 14 Pro units according to the latest Bloomberg report. The figure is based on people familiar with Apple’s assembly operations. The exact number is still to be determined and will depend on how Foxconn handles the situation. Foxconn's Zhengzhou plant is the primary production facility for the iPhone 14 Pro series models....

The Oppo Find N2 will have a 5.54-inch 2120x1080p Samsung E6 AMOLED display on the outside with 120Hz refresh rate. On the inside, the Find N2 will feature a 7.1-inch 1920x1792px unfolding screen, also an E6 AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. The info comes from prolific tipster Digital Chat Station. The Oppo Find N2 will have a pair of 32MP selfies - one on each screen, as well as a triple camera setup on the rear. The main wide camera will be the...

Earlier this month, Samsung announced its Maison Margiela EditionGalaxy Z Flip4 and now Samsung confirmed its pricing. The exclusive Z Flip4 is priced at KRW 2,255,000 which converts to $1,688. Samsung is selling a total of 100 units in South Korea and official sales start on December 1. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Maison Margiela Edition Potential buyers will need to enter a raffle on Samsung Korea’s website between 11 AM and 6 PM local time. Winners...

Xiaomi finally confirmed the launch date for its upcoming Xiaomi 13 series phones. The launch event is scheduled for Thursday, December 1 at 7 PM Beijing time. We also got confirmation that MIUI 14 will be announced at the event alongside the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro phones. Xiaomi 13 series launch poster Xiaomi boss Lei Jun shared an official render of the Xiaomi 13 which will bring a flat OLED screen with 1.61mm thick bezels on the top and sides while...

After four weeks at the top the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is now replaced by another Pro+ model, only this time it's from the Oppo Reno9 series. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra retains its second spot and the Galaxy A53 once again rounds up the podium positions. That leaves the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ down in fourth, ahead of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which has also lost a position. Realme 10 Pro+ has risen a couple of spots to place sixth in week 47, while...

Another week down, this one culminating in some Black Friday madness, so let's recap. Vivo unveiled the X90 series, starting with China. The vivo X90 Pro+, X90 Pro, and X90 share a lot of similarities but also some differences - the flagship X90 Pro+ has a 50.3MP 1.0-inch type main camera, a 64MP 90mm 3.5x zoom, a 50mm 2x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide, as well as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The X90 Pro shares the 1.0-inch type main camera and 2x...

In one fell swoop vivo unveiled the first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the first phones with the Dimensity 9200 SoC. We are talking about the vivo X90 series, of course, which will go on sale in China over the next few weeks. And while seeing the new chipsets in action is exciting, the X90 series main focus is being the best camera phones on the market. The two Pros are equipped with the 1” Sony IMX989 sensor with bright f/1.75...

The result from last week’s poll shows that more than half of our readers think flagship chipsets are an important consideration when picking out the next phone. Not everyone cares if it’s the latest flagship chip, however. In fact, most prefer to get an older version as those tend to offer far better value for money. It takes a while for mid-range chips to catch up to the CPU, GPU and ISP performance of a former top of the line chip. For example,...

The Moto G82 debuted earlier this year with a 6.6” OLED display and a 50MP camera with OIS as its highlights. The phone is a key mid-range device for its maker across the globe and now that we finally got a unit we can see if it should make your shopping shortlist. The Moto G82 shares a lot of design cues Moto G52 and Moto G62. These three phones have very similar camera setups too, but the Moto G82 is the only one to offer OIS. Under the hood we...

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ unveiled in China last week will debut globally on December 8. The smartphones will also launch in India on the same day, and while their exact prices in India haven't been revealed yet, Realme VP Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to tease the Realme 10 Pro Plus' India price. Sheth posted a short clip on Twitter with the caption, "Kudos to our product team for figuring this one out," which confirms the Realme 10 Pro+ will...

Twitter relaunched its verification program last May after a hiatus of more than three years, but it was paused again after Elon Musk took over Twitter. However, Musk has announced that Twitter will "tentatively" launch Verified on December 2 and manually authenticate all verified accounts before the check activates. Manually authenticating verified accounts is definitely a good idea because after Musk's takeover of Twitter, the company started...

Renders of the OnePlus 11 (formerly known as 11 Pro) that leaked a couple of months ago revealed the smartphone's design. The renders showed the smartphone in black color, which we now know will be called Matte Black. This revelation comes from tipster Max Jambor, who said the OnePlus 11 will come in Matte Black and Glossy Green colors. However, it's unclear if these will be the only colors or if there will be more options. OnePlus 11's leaked renders...

The Honor Magic Vs just made its premiere and we are lucky enough to get one in our office for testing. This being the Chinese unit with non-finalized software we'll only focus on the hardware, but first, let's do an unboxing. The phone comes with a 66W charger, USB cable, and a case for the rear panel. The Honor Magic Vs is thinner and lighter than its predecessor thanks to a radically improved hinge design. The phone feels similar to the Xiaomi...

The nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is coming in the next few weeks (or months, tops). This is made obvious by a new 3C certification the device has just received. While it doesn't reveal a lot about the phone, the company already officially announced that its next gaming handset would use Qualcomm's recently unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 top of the line chipset. Additionally, the certification reveals the next Red Magic gaming phone will come with support...

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The Black Friday shopping spree frenzy is almost over and we’ve gathered a list of the best deals in the world of tech from the biggest shopping event of the year. Some of these deals may be over by the time you get to them and some are region specific so be wary. Best phone deal in the US It’s hard to beat a phone like the Pixel 6a at its regular MSRP of $449 but Amazon slashed its price to $300 which is great value for what’s arguably Google’s...

The day you had marked on your calendars is here – it’s Black Friday (for real this time). We already shared our picks for the best smartphone deals in the US, so check that out in case you missed it. Now we’re moving over to Europe. We focused on Amazon Germany and Amazon UK and tried to list both for each phone (not always possible, so there are a few gaps). There are some offers from other stores too. Some phones are cheaper in Germany, others...

It's Black Friday and the deals are flying. We've already covered laptops, smartwatches, gaming peripherals, phones, headphones, and tablets, now it's time for cameras. We covered the US, the UK, and Europe (specifically, Germany) to find the best deals on digital cameras. We're a bit surprised by just how slim the pickings are but hey, there are still choices to be had. The Panasonic Lumix S5 is the best-kept secret in the world of cameras. It's...

There is no better time to treat yourself a new smartphone than Black Friday. This is when phone prices are the cheapest, and we found some sweet deals for you. OnePlus, Motorola and Samsung have some incredibly nice discounts; you can also find some Sony and TCL deals, too. Let’s start with the OnePlus deals. This is the time to get a new OnePlus phone, as the prices have dropped significantly. OnePlus 9 8/128 $300 off, trade-in available Read...

Samsung seems to be ready to take some inspiration from Apple once more and follow in the American company's footsteps when it comes to bringing satellite communication to smartphones. Apple has its Emergency SOS feature that works via satellite on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lines, which works through a partnership with Globalstar, and Samsung is now said to be working with Iridium to bring satellite communications to the Galaxy S23 family....

The modern world of audio streaming, podcasts, and working from home requires proper audio accessories that allow you to immerse yourself in action. We picked some of the best deals for over-ear headphones and some TWS audio wearables where it is Black Friday for the whole week. Our first choice is the Sony WHCH710N which might be two years old but are still a bang for the buck. We loved them in 2020, and today we love them even more with the massive...

Tablets can be productivity boosters, time wasters, or both. You can slip one in your bag, take notes, review documents, binge the latest Netflix show, play some games, etc. Black Friday sales are usually a good time to pick a new gadget at discount prices, and we've scoured Amazon in the US and Germany to bring you some of the best offers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is the most powerful Android version on this list – it’s not quite as premium as...

Earlier this month we saw the first leaked renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A54, ahead of its rumored official announcement in January. At that same event, the A54 may very well be joined by the slightly lower-end Galaxy A34, and this model is now joining in the leaked render fun, as it's got a set of its own to boast. The Galaxy A34's design is incredibly similar to that of the A54's, which isn't that surprising considering they're going...

Xiaomi posted its quarterly financial analysis, and the numbers show a significant decline. Revenue for the July-September 2022 period was CNY70.5 billion, just south of $10 billion. Of them, 50.5% came from overseas markets. The revenue is 10% lower compared to last year. Net profit dropped even more - 59% year-on-year to CNY 2.1 billion ($294 million). However, that was partially due to the CNY 829 million ($116 million) investment in the newly...

Oppo announced today a trio of Reno9 smartphones - a vanilla Reno9 with Snapdragon 778G, a Reno9 Pro that shares the same body but runs on Dimensity 8100, and a mighty Reno9 Pro+ with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and three cameras on the back. The Reno9 Pro and Reno9 Pro+ both launched with 16GB RAM as a base option, which is a first for the Reno series, and a feature we haven’t seen in an Oppo phone since the Find X3 Pro flagship, launched over...

Samsung is on a roll with its One UI 5.0 rollout and the latest device to get the Android 13-based update is the Galaxy Z Flip 5G which launched a few months after the original first-gen Z Flip back in 2020. The firmware update is reportedly exclusive to the 5G model for now though Samsung will also bring the update to the LTE model as per the official One UI 5.0 update rollout schedule. Galaxy Z Flip 5G owners in Europe have reported the update...

Google continues to improve the experience with the default Android messaging app, Google Messages. Following a failed #GetTheMessage campaign highlighting Apple’s lack of RCS support and a new app icon update, Google Messages is now testing the ability to react to a message with any emoji. Previously, reactions were limited to only seven emojis. This news comes from 9to5Google after it previously confirmed the feature by enabling it in a previous...

vivo sub-brand iQOO is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone, the 11 Pro, which will be among the first devices to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Not the first, mind you, as the X90 Pro+ from vivo has that crown. Today an iQOO 10 Pro prototype ran Geekbench 5, and that means its result is now available for all to see in the benchmark's online database. The phone managed a 1,466 single-core score and a 4,686 multi-core score....

The big Honor event today saw the arrival of premium smartphones and foldable flagships, and they were accompanied on stage by a completely new pair of audio wearables. Meet the Honor Earbuds 3i that bring ANC, AI noise reduction and a big battery for the equivalent of $70. The new Earbuds 3i come with a 10 mm dynamic driver, hidden in the well-crafted body. During the event, Honor CEO said “pebble look” multiple times, and we can see why he was...

Lava unveiled the Lava Blaze in July with a glass back, near-stock Android, and a price tag of INR8,699 ($106/€103). The company then followed it up with a Pro model and a 5G version, and now it's teasing the launch of a new Blaze series smartphone, dubbed Lava Blaze NXT. Lava hasn't revealed the specs of the Blaze NXT yet, but an image it posted on Twitter shows the smartphone will have the volume rocker and power button on its left-side frame....

A day before the grand unveiling of the Honor 80 series and foldable Magic Vs, Honor announced MagicOS 7.0 - its latest Android interface. The new release succeeds Magic UI 6.2 and will be present on all upcoming Honor phones. MagicOS brings a visual overhaul complete with several noteworthy features. MagicOS 7.0 features a more streamlined design with flat icons, fluid animations and the new Honor Sans font used throughout the UI. The home screen...

CyberMedia Research (CMR) posted a quarterly analysis of the tablet market in India, and the results for Q3 revealed a healthy increase across all price segments. Sales of 5G tablets increased 61% on a quarterly basis, Wi-Fi tablets sales grew 41% over the same period, while 4G slates jumped “only” 9%. Samsung, Lenovo, and Apple are the undisputed leaders on the market, with the Top 3 companies selling three of every four tablets in the past quarter....

Qualcomm's latest SoC is the Snapdragon 782G (SM7325-AF) just arrived and it's an iterative upgrade to the Snapdragon 778G+. Similar to the SD778G+, the Snapdragon 782G is a 6nm chipset with an 8-core Kryo 670 processor, and an Adreno 642L. The CPU has the same core setup as the 778G+ - 1 Kryo 670 Prime core (Cortex-A78) but runs up to 200MHz faster at 2.7GHz, 3 Kryo 670 Gold (also Cortex-A78) at up to 2.2GHz, and 4 Kryo 670 Silver (Cortex-A55)...

The latest vivo X-series flagships are now official and they bring refinements across the board compared to their predecessors. The vivo X90 and X90 Pro are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset and bring impressive cameras and blazing fast charging speeds. We have a separate story covering the X90 Pro+ which you can check out here. Starting with the displays – both new X90 models get 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screens with QHD+ resolution...

The vivo X90 Pro+ is here and the company is so confident in its creation that it calls its camera the “King of One Inch sensors”. The phone isn’t the first to come out with Sony’s IMX989 imager, but vivo did equip it with several enhancements that make it special. Let’s start with the first thing light meets – the lens. It features a high quality glass element with an Abbe number of 81.6 (higher number means less light dispersion, plastic can have...

vivo sub-brand iQOO started teasing its launch in Malaysia a few weeks ago, and last week, as we rightly presumed, the company announced it will debut in Malaysia with a number series smartphone - the iQOO 11 5G powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Today, iQOO announced it will debut in Malaysia on December 2 with the iQOO 11 5G at the iQOO 11 5G Experience Day event. The four-hour event will begin at 6PM local time, where iQOO will introduce...

Today Realme's official Twitter account for India announced that it's expanding the beta program for its Android 13 update to three more devices: we're talking about the Realme GT, the Realme GT Neo2, and the Narzo 50 5G. As usual with Realme early access builds, you'll need to apply to be part of the beta program. Thankfully, that's pretty easy. First you need to ensure that your handset is on the latest stable software version. Then head into...

Asus is no stranger to special editions and game tie-ins for its products. The ROG Phone 6 is no different. If you've been keeping up with the space, you might remember the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition, which already passed through the office, and you can read more about in our hands-on review. For its next limited edition, Asus decided to partner with Blizzard Entertainment on the legendary Diablo franchise and, more specifically, the Diablo Immortal...