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WhatsApp has a new chat history transfer feature that simplifies the process of getting your chats and files on a new device without using cloud backups. With the new feature, users get a QR code on their old device containing their backed-up history which is then transferred locally to their new phone via Wi-Fi Direct. The new chat history restore feature is still rolling out to Whats App Beta users and is only available for same OS transfers for...

Back on September 6 last year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a new mid-range chipset that the upcoming Honor X50 is going to be using. The phone is expected to be made official in China on July 5, and today, ahead of the unveiling, a prototype has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, having been put through the paces of the benchmark. As you can see, the unit in question managed a 606 single-core score and a 2,484 multi-core...

The Asus Zenfone 10 is just as tiny as the Zenfone 9 was last year. It truly stands out, with its under-6" screen, in an Android world dominated by almost 7-inchers. But can a device this small still be considered a proper flagship? We've tried to answer that question, in painstaking detail, in our in-depth written review, which was published yesterday. If you are interested in a more concise take, you'll be happy to know that our video review of...

According to sources familiar with the matter, Samsung is planning to re-launch the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in India in order to get rid of old stock. But this is not the S21 FE that's currently selling in the country, we are talking about the Snapdragon 888-powered version. The one originally available in India was the Exynos 2100 iteration. Right now, the Exynos 2100-powered S21 FE goes for around INR 33,000 ($400), while the Snapdragon 888 version...

If you are at least a semi-tech-savvy internet user, odds are high that you are either using an ad block in YouTube, or you are paying for the Premium tier, which has no ads. And Google is looking for ways of limiting that former option as it's impacting the profitability of the website. YouTube confirmed that it is testing a new three-strike rule for ad blockers. A company official said that YouTube is "running a small experiment" globally by urging...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is nearly ready for unveil and Samsung is now putting the finishing touches on it. Part of that is fine-tuning its performance through benchmarking platforms. Today, the global variant of the Galaxy Z Fold5 has shown up on Geekbench. As expected, it runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with 12GB of RAM, and Android 13. This is the second time we've seen a Galaxy Z Fold5 on Geekbench, the first was reportedly the North American...

Xiaomi launched the Pad 6 in China back in April, followed by an international release two months later. The first market was India, and now reports are the new tablet will also reach Europe. According to one leakster, the Xiaomi Pad 6 will start from €399 for the 6/128 GB variant, while the 8/256 GB version will cost €499. Starting price in the United Kingdom will be £369. The Xiaomi Pad 6 has an 11” IPS LCD and a 2880 x 1800 pixels resolution....

Samsung is expected to resurrect its FE lineup of smartphones soon with the Galaxy S23 FE which is rumored to launch in the coming months. We now have more details on the phone’s charging speeds as it appeared in a listing on China’s 3C agency. Galaxy S23 FE is listed with the SM-S7110 identifier and will support up to 25W charging speeds as previously expected. Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S7110) listing on 3C database Based on the most recent rumors, S23...

OnePlus will launch the Nord 3 on July 5. The company has already revealed its design, and now it has announced that Nord 3's primary camera will use a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor and have OIS. Additionally, OnePlus revealed that Nord 3 will pack a 6.74" 120Hz display, likely having a 1080p resolution. The smartphone will also feature an Alert Slider and have two color options - Tempest Gray and Misty Green. OnePlus Nord 3 will come with a 120Hz screen...

A pair of unreleased Samsung phones emerged in listings ahead of their announcements. Starting with the Galaxy F34 which is expected to be exclusive to India with similar specs to the Galaxy A34 which launched back in March. Galaxy F34 is listed with the SM-E346B model number though we don’t get any additional specs or design information just yet. Samsung Galaxy F34 support page Moving on, the Galaxy M34 which is confirmed to launch on July 7 has...

Asus is launching the Zenfone 10 today, and there is a live stream where the event can be watched. It will begin at 9 PM Taipei Time/3 PM Berlin Time/9 AM New York Time, which is 1 PM UTC. The company has already revealed a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will power the new phone and will bring wireless charging. The Zenfone 10 will stick to its compact form factor, and Asus reportedly crammed a 200 MP dual camera, a 5,000 mAh battery and a new six-axis...

Today Tecno unveiled the Pova 5 - the first phone in the new Pova 5 series, which will also feature the Pova 5 Pro and Pova Neo 3. There's also a limited Free Fire Special Edition of the Pova 5, in collaboration with the Garena-hosted battle royale game. The Pova 5 features a futuristic design that Tecno calls Turbo Mecha. The lines resemble the giant robot mecha of popular sci-fi. The Tecno Pova 5 draws power from a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging...

The Honor X50 will arrive on July 5, the company confirmed recently. Today we learned more about the midranger, including the chipset, battery capacity and memory options. According to a leaked image shared by tipster Digital Chat Station, the Honor X50 series will be powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 platform, built on the 4nm process with an octa-core CPU of 2.2 GHz peak clock speed. The Honor X50 will be a celebration of a decade of X series products,...

Samsung has begun seeding its big camera update for the Galaxy S23 series in India. The new update comes with firmware version S91xBXXU2AWF3 and is 2.2GB in size and also brings the June security patch. Samsung S91xBXXU2AWF3 update changelog The update was previously available in South East Asia and then Europe and brings a slew of camera improvements to the S23 flagships. The big addition is the new 2x zoom Portrait Mode in the Samsung camera app....

Samsung released the Galaxy A24 4G back in early May, but the company is apparently already working on the Galaxy A25 5G. Today some CAD-based renders depicting the unannounced model have been leaked, showing a smartphone that looks pretty much identical to the A24 4G. The timing of the leak is weird too, since the A25's naming convention implies it's the successor to the A24 which has only been on the market for a few weeks. But we have a feeling...

The recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset is finally available on a smartphone in China – the Redmi Note 12R is the first device to launch with the latest midrange chip. We already knew most of its key specs as the device was listed on the China Mobile database last week. Redmi Note 12T key specs Apart from the shiny new chipset and some minor camera differences, Redmi Note 12R shares most of its key specs and design with the recently...

Oppo announced its A78 5G smartphone back in January and the brand is now looking to add another variant to the lineup with the Oppo A78 4G which is expected to launch soon. We now have official specs and marketing materials thanks to the MySmartPrice team Oppo A78 4G is built around a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch-hole cutout in the left corner housing an 8MP front-facing camera. The back...

The Red Magic 8S Pro is arriving next week, and the phone will have almost the same specifications as its predecessor, the key difference being a more powerful Cortex-X3 CPU core. Today, nubia posted official renders of the device, and just as we expected, it will look the same. There are some minor differences in the writing on the back and how the 20,000 RPM cooling fan is depicted. Still, none of those are functional improvements, just a neat...

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is rumored to launch in select markets in Q3 2023, with the unveiling expected to happen before the official introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 next month in Seoul, South Korea. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy S23 FE yet, but thanks to the renders leaked by OnLeaks, we know what this smartphone will look like. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE looks similar to the Galaxy A54 and has almost identical...

Razer has announced the Moray in-ear monitor, which are designed primarily for streamers with all-day comfort in mind. The Moray feature a hybrid dual-driver design with a balanced armature and a dynamic driver in each ear. The detachable braided cable connects via an MMXC connector and terminates in a 3.5mm L-shaped connector. The IEM come with silicone and foam ear tips and Razer claims -36dB of noise isolation. Also included in the packaging...

The latest addition to the HMD lineup is here with the Nokia G42 – a midrange offering with a focus on repairability. HMD is partnering with iFixit to bring repair guides and OEM parts including displays, batteries and charging ports for the G42 for five years going forward. This is also HMD's first user-repairable 5G phone. The back of the G42 is made from recycled plastic and packs a 50MP main camera (f/1.8) alongside a 2MP macro cam and a 2MP...

Oppo K11 is already listed on TENAA and we know some key specs, but today we learned about a new major feature, which will be a first for the whole mid-range lineup. The phone was certified on 3C with 100W fast charging, an impressive increase over the 67W rates of the K11x and K10x. The triple-digit rate is present in only three Oppo phones so far - the Find X6 Pro flagship and the premium duo Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+, none of which are available...

While the Oppo K11x launched last month in China and we now get our first set of info on its sibling – the Oppo K11. The upcoming device popped up on the TENAA certification agency database in China complete with live images and a few key specs. Oppo K11 will bring a largely similar design to the K11x but with a Snapdragon 782G chipset at the helm and a 50MP IMX890 main camera. Oppo K11 on TENAA K11 will also boast a 6.7" FHD+OLED screen with a...

Xiaomi launched Redmi 12 in Thailand earlier this month, and we received the phone in our HQ for a review. According to sources, the entry-level smartphone is not widely available, but it might soon be launched in India. The phone will have market-specific software V14.0.2.0.TMXINXM, as revealed by Xiaomiui. Since the customized software is now finalized, it is up to Redmi India to schedule a launch for the local audience. The software is distinctively...

The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G teased in India last week now has a launch date - July 7. This announcement comes from Samsung's Indian branch, which also revealed the smartphone's key specs, design, and color options. The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is built around a 120Hz Super AMOLED display measuring 6.46" diagonally. It supports Vision Booster technology and has a dated U-shaped notch for the selfie camera. Around the back, it features a triple camera...

Realme has scheduled the unveiling of the Narzo 60 series for July 6 (Thursday next week), the event will go live at 12 noon local time. The company also gave fans a peek at the design that will be used for the upcoming series. Realme will unveil the Narzo 60 series on July 6 And it’s a design that we’ve already seen – save for the “NARZO” that is printed on the back, this looks a lot like the Realme 11 Pro/11 Pro+. Well, almost, the Narzo version...

The iQOO 11S is arriving on July 4, and the phone was benchmarked on Geekbench today. The listing usually reveals the CPU used in the tested devices, and here we learned the primary core will be clocked at 3.19 GHz - this is exactly the same frequency as the Cortex-X3 at the helm of the well-known Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. This outcome essentially closed any debates on what kind of Qualcomm SoC the vivo brand will use for the new flagship. According...

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The Xiaomi 13T series launch is nearing by the day and we now have a detailed spec sheet for both devices. Both phones are expected to carry 144Hz AMOLED displays, which are likely 6.67 inches in size. The 13T Pro is said to feature a “flagship 4nm SoC” which could very well be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 while the 13T will get a “leading 4nm SoC” which is rumored to be the Dimensity 9200 chipset. Both Xiaomi 13T phones will be equipped with Leica branded...

The Nothing Phone (2) will be unveiled on July 11, however, fans in India will be able to pre-order one as soon as June 29 (this Thursday). Well, it’s not quite a “pre-order”, you can sign up on Flipkart’s landing page and reserve a unit as well as scoring some perks. Actual pre-orders start on July 11 (at least that’s when full payment is due), June 29 is when Flipkart starts accepting ₹2,000 deposits from people who want a Phone (2). This deposit...

Qualcomm just unveiled the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450), a sequel to the 4 Gen 1 from September of last year. Thanks to the Snapdragon X61 modem, this is the first chip in the series to support the improved 3GPP Release 16 version of 5G. This is also the first 4nm chip in the Snapdragon 4-series. Qualcomm doesn’t name the foundry, but the newer node should promises improved overall efficiency. For reference, the Gen 1 chip is fabbed at 6nm (TSMC),...

Sony made the WH-100XM4 out of plastic and they weigh 254g. Apple used premium materials for the AirPods Max and they weigh 385g. Apparently, Cupertino didn’t learn the lesson here and the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro “spatial computer” is on the heavy side. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that after the Vision Pro was unveiled, Apple gave more of its employees access to the headset. Previously, only a select few were read in on the secret and were allowed...

The iQOO 11S is now confirmed to launch on July 4 alongside a new pair of wireless earbuds dubbed iQOO TWS 1. Both products will be announced at a special event in China set to take place on July 4 from 7:30PM Beijing time. The phone and earbuds are already up for early reservations on the official vivo China webstore as well as online platforms JD.com and Tmall. iQOO 11S and TWS 1 An accompanying teaser video for the iQOO 11S shows out it will...

OnePlus 12 is expected to arrive at the end of this year, but it is never too early for spicy rumors fueled by a sprinkle of speculations from leaksters in China. The latest information suggests the new flagship will launch with a third-generation Snapdragon 8 chipset and will bring a 50 MP + 50 MP + 64 MP camera combination. According to the leakster, the main camera will have an IMX9 series sensor, which might be Sony's 1”-type IMX989. The ultra-wide-angle...

Introduction The TCL NXTWEAR S are marketed as XR glasses. That stands for Extended Reality and is actually an umbrella term that encompasses all VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) products. Although the NXTWEAR S glasses have an accelerometer, gyroscope and pressure sensor on board, we wouldn't call them smart glasses, since there is no "smart" functionality here. They are not really VR either, since there is no...

Week 25 saw the Samsung Galaxy A54 further extend its lead as the most popular phone in our database this year. It once again had the Galaxy S23 Ultra right behind it with the Redmi Note 12 Pro sitting pretty in third. The Redmi Note 12 retained the fourth position and the first change we see this week is the fifth place, which is now occupied by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 follow in sixth and seventh, while the extensive...

Welcome to another week's recap. Interestingly enough, our top story of the week was Nothing's transparent USB-C cable for the Phone (2). The cable has the brand's engraving as well as six tiny circles, which we hope are LEDs, but are likely just part of the design. While on the topic, we got reported prices for the 8/256GB and 12/512GB Nothing Phone (2) - €729 and €849, respectively. We'll find out for sure on July 11. We gathered a list of all...

What is better – a year old flagship or a current mid-ranger? If they are close enough in price, the high-end hardware tends to be the better pick as we’ll see with a few phones this week. The UK Germany Italy USA India UK A few weeks ago the Realme GT2 was selling for £360, but its price has fallen by £50 since then. This makes is a great deal for a Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 6.62” 120Hz AMOLED display (FHD+), complete with a 5,000mAh battery...

The major camera-improving June 2023 update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S23 series in Asian countries last week is now rolling out in Europe for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The update comes with firmware version S91xBXXU2AWF1 and weighs 2.2GB, so make sure you download it over a Wi-Fi connection to avoid additional mobile data charges by your carrier. The June 2023 update bumps up the Android security patch level on...

Looking for a phone with fast charging on the cheap? The Infinix Note 30 VIP has you covered. It offers 68W wired charging solution, which is among the fastest in the class, but also 50W wireless charging, which is unprecedented at its price point. Infinix 68W wall charger and 50W wireless charging pad The Note 30 VIP's predecessor, the Note 12 VIP, had considerably faster 120W wired charging, but the 30 VIP goes for a more balanced approach, where...

Nothing, the company, launched at the end of January 2021 and since then it released one phone and a couple of TWS buds, but now it’s time for its second phone. The company is deliberate with its launches, working on building a reputation of hip, stand-out products because it is trying to enter the very crowded, very competitive smartphone market, a market with a lot of red tape. The Nothing Phone (2) will be officially unveiled on July 11, but...

OnePlus launched the Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones in India in April for INR2,999 ($37/€33), and on July 5, the company will unveil the 'r' version, called Nord Buds 2r. OnePlus is yet to reveal the Nord Buds 2r's price, but a new rumor claims it will have a box price of INR2,299 ($28/€26) in India, meaning the actual selling price could be less. OnePlus has set up a promo page on its official website, which reveals the Nord Buds 2r's design is similar...

A media report in January claimed Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, expected to arrive in Q1 2024, would include two instead of three models - Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24+ was said to be dropped by the Korean conglomerate. However, new revelation suggests that won't be the case, and the S24 series, like the S23 lineup, will include vanilla, Plus, and Ultra models. The word comes from SamMobile and GalaxyClub, who claim the Galaxy...

Whenever we review a phone, we conclude by comparing it to its rivals, which are always similar in price. In the case of the Realme 11 Pro, one of its closest rivals was the Realme 11 Pro+, which at the time of publication is only INR 4,000 (€45, converted) more expensive. The two are close in specs - the same display, battery, and chipset - but the Pro+ does offer a tangible advantage with faster charging, and a better all-round camera system....

Samsung is currently getting ready to launch the Galaxy Z Flip5 next month, which will feature a much larger outer screen. The first flip-style foldable with a big cover display was Oppo's Find N2 Flip, which got its international launch earlier this year. Despite it being a rather new device still, Oppo is apparently already busy working on its successor. And today, a render depicting the upcoming Oppo Find N3 Flip got leaked. You can see it below...

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 has been leaking like crazy lately, ahead of its official unveiling, which is planned for the last week of July at a special event in Korea. Today we get an essential piece of the puzzle: the price. This information comes from Greece, and if the number pans out, it represents a significant jump compared to what the Flip4 launched at last year. The new model is allegedly going to be priced at €1,299 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB...

The Honor 90 made its official debut in China last month and is now set to go global on July 6 which is less than two weeks away at this point. Interestingly, the official Honor Store on Amazon UK has already listed the Honor 90 for pre-order for £450 in the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. The device is listed in its Midnight Black and Emerald Green colors. Honor 90 listing on Amazon UK The Amazon UK listing claims the device will be released on...

We are likely far from seeing the OnePlus 12 out in the wild as previous rumors indicated that the company is focusing on a proper upgrade rather than a half-baked one for the second half of this year. And according to a report by Yogesh Brar, the device will indeed launch in early Q1 next year, following a Chinese release in December 2023. In any case, the report promises several key improvements. Perhaps the most notable upgrade concerns the camera...

Apple has been looking to launch its payment feature called Apple Pay in India for some time now but it hasn't successfully negotiated the terms with local authorities. Well, according to people familiar with the matter, the company is again in talks with the local regulatory bodies, specifically, the NPCI - a special division of India's central bank Reserve Bank of India. Currently, all payment methods in the country work atop of the UPI, which...

OnePlus is gearing up to launch an even more affordable entry-level version of the Nord Buds 2 dubbed Nord Buds 2R on July 5. The earbuds already have their landing page on Amazon India and will bring the same basic design as the Nord Buds 2 but presumably without active noise cancelation to keep their price down. OnePlus Nord Buds 2R launch poster Buds 2R will be available in blue and black colors and may launch with an INR 2,000 price tag based...