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HMD and Lava to launch phones with broadcast TV support

HMD and Lava will both introduce smartphones that will receive broadcast TV without the need for internet or Wi-Fi. The devices will be showcased during the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which will take place between May 1 and 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The technology is called Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) and allows the phone to receive a signal and stream multimedia content without needing a cellular or wireless connection. We know the Lava phone will come equipped with an ultra-high-frequency (UHF) antenna that receives terrestrial...

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Canalys: Global smartphone market stays flat in Q1

Canalys posted its latest research on global smartphone shipments. The report said 296.9 million units were moved in Q1 2025, just 0.2% up from the same period last year. Markets like Mainland China and the United States saw a healthy increase, which was offset by India, Europe, and the Middle East, where consumers approached the market cautiously. The decline in India, Latin America, and the Middle East indicated a saturation in replacement demand. Although these regions saw an increase during the previous quarter, users are now more reluctant to purchase a smartphone. Europe, on...

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Motorola Edge 60 Pro goes on pre-order in India, is a bit cheaper than last year's Pro

Following the launch of the Moto Edge 60 Fusion in India earlier this month, Motorola proceeded to introduce other members of the Edge 60 series – today, the Pro goes on pre-order. It’s the top dog of the series and stands out from the vanilla Edge 60 with a faster chipset (the Dimensity 8350 Extreme instead of 7300), a color spectrum sensor and Pantone validation for the camera, plus a larger 6,000mAh Si/C battery with faster 90W wired and 15W wireless charging. Motorola Edge 60 Pro in Dazzling Blue, Shadow and Sparkling Grape The Motorola Edge 60 Pro can be found online on...

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HMD and Lava to launch phones with broadcast TV support

HMD and Lava will both introduce smartphones that will receive broadcast TV without the need for internet or Wi-Fi. The devices will be showcased during the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which will take place between May 1 and 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The technology is called Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) and allows the phone to receive a signal and stream multimedia content without needing a cellular or wireless connection. We know the Lava phone will come equipped with an ultra-high-frequency (UHF) antenna that receives terrestrial...

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Sony might separate its camera sensor business

Sony Group might spin off the Semiconductor division into a separate business entity, Bloomberg reports. According to people familiar with the matter, the Japanese company is considering distributing the bulk of the chip business to shareholders, retaining a minority stake after the spinoff. The change might occur as soon as this year, but deliberations are still ongoing, especially given the volatility of markets in the wake of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Sony is following the suggestion of billionaire investor Dan Loeb to spin off some of its arms to bring billions of...

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Dimensity 9500 specs leak: all-big CPU cores, monster NPU and other improvements

MediaTek is working on its 2025 flagship chipset and it sounds like it’s going to be a monster, based on information shared by Digital Chat Station. The chip will be fabbed on TSMC’s N3P node (the 9400 and 9400+ are N3E) and will feature an all-large CPU core architecture, plus a significantly more powerful NPU. According to the leakster, the Dimensity 9500 will have this CPU configuration: 1x Travis + 3x Alto + 4x Gelas. We don’t know what Alto is, but Travis and Gelas are the next Cortex-X and Cortex-A7xx cores from ARM as you can see in this roadmap from WikiChip: Unofficial...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge selfie camera revealed

Samsung has been using the same 12 MP camera for the front-facing shooter since the Galaxy S23 series and will continue to do so. Recent reports revealed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will also get the S5K3LU sensor, also known as ISOCELL 3LU. This information adds to previous rumors that Samsung will implement the 200 MP main camera in the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold SE. Samsung is a company that doesn't like to change a lot from one generation to another, and the camera situation is no different. The Galaxy S25 Edge with its S5K3LU sensor will join a lineup consisting of the...

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Oppo K13 Turbo has a fan

Oppo launched the K13 in India last week, and it now seems like there's going to be a Turbo version for at least the Chinese market. This one is coming soon and today a hands-on shot of its back has been leaked. You can see it below. The K13 Turbo's unique selling point will allegedly be the fact that it will sport an active fan for cooling as well as RGB lights on the back. It will be powered by the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. Unfortunately, no other specs about it are known just yet, but given the fan and the RGB LEDs, this one will clearly be aimed specifically at...

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OnePlus 13s launching in India soon

Following its announcement in China as the OnePlus 13T, OnePlus India confirmed its plans to launch the device locally under a different name – the OnePlus 13s. The brand did not share the exact launch date for now. The device is expected to feature the same core specs as the OnePlus 13T, including a 6.32-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite chipset, and a 6,260mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The landing page on OnePlus India’s website showcases the 13s in pink and black, which were two of the colors that debuted in China. It remains to be seen if the international version will...

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nubia Z70S Ultra unveiled with larger 1/1.3" sensor and 6,600mAh battery

Late last year, ZTE launched the nubia Z70 Ultra, its Snapdragon 8 Elite powered camera phone. Now the company has cooked up an “S” upgrade with a larger image sensor in the 35mm main camera and a larger battery. Also new today is the nubia Tablet Pro – a flagship tablet with no 3D gimmicks. nubia Z70S Ultra The nubia Z70S Ultra arrives with a 50MP 1/1.3” OmniVision Light Fusion 900 sensor (sometimes translated as “Light Hunter”). The original Z70 Ultra had a smaller 1/1.56” sensor (Sony IMX906). The new camera changes to a fixed f/1.7 35mm lens, instead of the variable lens of the...

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Canalys: China smartphone market grows in Q1, Xiaomi and Huawei lead the way

The Chinese smartphone market grew by 5% in Q1, 2025. A total of 70.9 million smartphones were shipped in the country during the January–March period, according to Canalys estimates, with Xiaomi and Huawei leading the way. Xiaomi saw an impressive 40% annual growth in shipment numbers and now controls 19% of the market. The brand expanded on its synergy between its ecosystem products and was also favored by China’s nationwide device subsidy program. China’s device subsidy program went into effect on January 8, 2025. The subsidy provides a one-time discount covering up to 15% of the...

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Huawei Nova Y73 is coming soon with an underpowered chipset

Huawei launched the Enjoy 80 in China earlier this month, and today we learned the phone will go global. According to reports from Russia, it will be called Nova Y73 and will stick to the same specs, down to the 12nm chipset Kirin 710, launched over 6 years ago. Huawei Enjoy 80 Huawei will offer the Nova Y73 with 8 GB RAM and either 128 GB or 256 GB storage; the 512 GB option is gone. The fancy white-gold color option and the green leather back options are also staying in China, and the Russian market will see only the Light Blue or Black colors. The listing where the phone...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 17

Week 17 was filled with new phone announcements and one of them ended up topping our trending chart. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro took victory, ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A56, while another rookie rounded up the podium - the OnePlus 13T. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] The Galaxy S25 Ultra managed to somehow retain its fourth position, despite all the surrounding action. The next three positions bring three more new faces. The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro narrowly edged the Honor GT Pro for the fifth spot, while the vivo X200 Ultra is not far behind in seventh. The Poco X7 Pro is all the way...

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Deals: new Galaxy S25 and renewed S24 series offers, Pixel 9a paired with a gift card

This week, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S24 series has joined the Certified Re-Newed program in the US. These phones have been repaired by Samsung engineers with 100% genuine parts, have a brand new battery installed and have a 1-year manufacturer warranty. And keep in mind that the S24 generation is slated for 7 major updates – Android 15/One UI 7 is currently rolling out (after a short hiccup), which leaves six more years of support. The question is whether the extra cost of the new models is worth the upgrade. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,020, the 512GB variant is...

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vivo X200 Ultra, OnePlus 13T, Moto Edge 60, Razr 60 Ultra official, Week 17 in review

Week number seventeen was quite a busy one in terms of phone announcements. Let's start with the OnePlus 13T - OnePlus' new compact flagship. It brings a 6.3-inch display and a 6,260mAh battery - that's nearly 1 amp per inch! Also on board is the Snapdragon 8 Elite and two 50MP cameras on the back - a wide and a 2x zoom. The OnePlus 13T launched in China, starting at CNY 3,399 ($446) - sales start on April 30. The vivo X200 Ultra is also official in China. It too has the Snapdragon 8 Elite and a big (but smaller than the 13T) 6,000mAh battery. Camera-wise, the vivo X200 Ultra swaps the...

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Weekly poll: would you buy a vivo X200 Ultra if you could? What about a vivo X200s?

The vivo X200 Ultra is the kind of phone that is built to cause envy in those that don’t have it – which will be almost everyone outside of China, since vivo has not announced any plans to make the Ultra available outside of its home market. We know some of you will try importing it, but most can only sigh wistfully. vivo X200 Ultra The X200 Ultra builds on the already powerful hardware of the X200 Pro with a sharper display (1440p+ vs. 1260p+) and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset taking over from the Dimensity 9400. More important are the camera upgrades – the 50MP 1/1.28”...

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Here's when the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is launching in India

Yesterday was a big day for Motorola, as it announced the Edge 60, Edge 60 Pro, Razr 60, and Razr 60 Ultra. The Edge 60 Pro is also headed to India, the brand has now revealed, and it will have its launch over there on April 30. The phone will be sold through Flipkart, Motorola's online store, as well as "leading retail stores", whatever that means. In its teaser materials for the Indian launch, Motorola says the Edge 60 Pro has the "world's most immersive 1.5K true color quad-curved display", which is a claim so insanely specific with all those qualifiers that it borders on...

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Weekly poll results: half of you are already on Android 15, but many are not so lucky

Last week we asked you whether your phone has received the Android 15 update yet. Many already have, which is encouraging to see, but it’s not all rosy. Over 40% of people who responded to our poll have Android 15 running on their phone – or rather the manufacturer’s implementation of Android 15. Around a third of voters are still waiting, even though the first updates started rolling out since October (that was for the Pixels, of course). Worryingly, 20% – one in every five voters – do not have a phone eligible for v15. Extended software support windows are a relatively new trend...

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iQOO Neo10 Pro+ is on the way, here are its specs

The iQOO Neo10 Pro got official in China in November, but it now seems like it's going to soon be joined by a Pro+ version. The iQOO Neo10 Pro+'s specs have been leaked today, let's take a look. The phone will allegedly be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, unlike the Pro which went with the Dimensity 9400. The Pro+ reportedly has a 6.82-inch touchscreen with "2K" resolution, a 50 MP main rear camera, an 8 MP auxiliary rear camera, a 16 MP selfie snapper, and support for 120W wired charging. iQOO Neo10 Pro Interestingly, the Neo10 Pro has a pair of 50 MP cameras on the back...

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Deals: Moto Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra launch, Galaxy A36 and A56 get cheaper

This week, Motorola unveiled its new flip foldables, which boast dust resistance (IP48) – a rare feature on foldables. Also this week, Samsung’s mid-rangers drop even lower but there are some alluring alternatives. The Razrs first. The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra features a proper flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, unlike the “s” chip of its predecessor. It has a large, bright 7” 4,000 nits display with a higher resolution (1224p+, up from 1080p+) and a 4” cover display. Motorola also increased the battery capacity significantly (4,700mAh, 700mAh more than the previous Ultra) and charge...

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Realme 14T announced with Dimensity 6300 and 6,000mAh battery

Realme 14T is the latest addition to the brand’s number series. It boasts an AMOLED display, Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging. Realme 14T is built around a 6.67-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is rated at up to 2,100 nits peak local brightness and features an embedded optical fingerprint scanner. Realme 14T is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The phone is also IP68/IP69 dust-tight and water-resistant and features a 50MP main cam (OV50D40) and a 2MP depth...

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Google will replace Pixel 7a batteries with swelling issues

Google Pixel 7a devices with swollen batteries will be replaced for free. The company started a replacement program that allows users with problematic devices to get their phones fixed in seven regions. The symptoms of a problem that might qualify for free replacement include visible swelling, separation of the back cover, or abnormal battery behavior — considerably quicker discharge even with limited usage. The Pixel 7a devices are entitled to one battery replacement at no charge, although this is only for units that are still under warranty. Alternatively, users can return...

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Motorola Watch Fit and Buds Loop also announced

Motorola launched its Razr 60 series foldables and the Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro yesterday and it also announced a new smartwatch and TWS earbuds. Moto Watch Fit Moto Watch Fit is a budget smartwatch equipped with a 1.9-inch OLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and 1,000 nits peak brightness. It boots a custom RTOS so it cannot install additional apps. It pairs over Bluetooth 5.3 to any Android phone and you can use the moto watch app to create watch faces with moto AI. Moto Watch Fit features an aluminum frame and is IP68 and 5 ATM water resistant. It tracks the usual metrics like...

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Samsung accidentally reveals Galaxy S25 Edge price

Samsung is expected to launch the thin Galaxy S25 Edge on May 13, with a global rollout two weeks later. The smartphone was reported to be priced between the S25+ and S25 Ultra, and we now have confirmation of that because Samsung accidentally leaked the prices on its own website. The 256 GB version of Galaxy S25 Edge will cost CAD 1,678 (approximately $1,200/€1,100), while the 512 GB variant will be CAD 1,858 (about $1,350/€1,200). These prices appeared in a Terms and Conditions page about discounts for the Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets on the French version of Samsung Canada website....

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Apple tariffs uncertainties continue after all as Trump backtracks exemptions

Apple could be hit with tariffs for importing its devices to the US after all, as Donald Trump pivoted towards another solution – negotiating with each country and company during the 90-day pause. Apple would be most affected by tariffs on goods imported from China, India, and Vietnam, where iPhones, iPads and other accessories are mostly made. In practice, the US President has proven that his decisions on tariffs are rarely final, which only brings uncertainty to Cupertino. Donald Trump set a 90-day pause on the global tariffs he imposed, which now stand at 145% for products...

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CIRP: Demand for iPhone 16 increases, affordable 16e is off to a great start

Apple saw strong initial demand for iPhone 16e, reveals CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) in its latest report. The non-flagship performed than its predecessor, the 2022 iPhone SE, in the US. Demand for current-gen iPhones was higher in Q1, the report added. 74% of all phones Apple sold were part of the iPhone 16 family, compared with 68% share for the iPhone 15 lineup last year. The iPhone 16e, which is technically a midranger in the Apple portfolio with its $600 price tag, had a 7% share of all sales. CIRP stated the percentage was better than the SE at launch,...

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Samsung Galaxy A36 is already discounted in the United States

Samsung launched the Galaxy A36 for $399 in the United States, and now the phone is even cheaper. The Korean company is currently offering the phone with a $50 discount without any strings attached. The initial deals for the Galaxy A36 featured a trade-in discount of up to $150 when trading in your old devices. The new deal requires no trade-in to avail. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13497, 1#] Samsung is offering the Galaxy A36 with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage in the United States. It does not have a card slot for extra memory, which isn't a big deal—the phone has a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3...

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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses get new features and increased availability

Meta has announced several new features, a couple of new styles, and improved availability for the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, the company's AR accessory. Starting with the new features, the live translate feature that was previously available in Early Access is now rolling out in all markets. Users will be able to converse in English, French, Italian, and Spanish even without an internet connection as long as the language pack is downloaded in advance. You will hear a translated version of what the person talking to you is saying and they can see a translated transcript of what you're saying on...

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One UI 7 begins rollout in India and other regions for 2024 Galaxy models

After a long wait and a false start, One UI 7 (based on Android 15) is finally rolling out in new markets including India. It starts with recent flagship models: Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra, along with Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 (but not the S24 FE). People reporting in the One UI 7 update (image source: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4) You can check out the official timeline for India, with the caveat that it is subject to change if any issues occur during the rollout. Galaxy S24 FE owners will get their update in May, as will Galaxy S23 (including FE) owners. Foldables down to the Z Flip3...

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Realme GT7 goes official with Dimensity 9400+ chip and 7,200mAh battery

A couple of months ago, Realme launched the GT7 Pro Racing Edition in China as a more affordable version of the original GT 7 Pro – the 12/256GB models sell for CNY 2,900 and CNY 3,500, respectively. Now there is an even more affordable version available that still offers flagship performance. The Realme GT7 is powered by the latest Dimensity 9400+, which brings improvements to CPU and NPU performance. The chipset is paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. This model has a 6.8” 1,280 x 2,800px display that runs at a higher 144Hz refresh rate...

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Samsung already working on One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S26 series

While Samsung is still rolling out One UI 7 to its fleet of devices, a new report suggests that the brand is already working on One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung is expected to launch One UI 8 later this year, followed by version 8.5, which would replace the usual “.1” update from past years. The team over at SammyPolice discovered One UI 8.5 references in Samsung’s software system code, which suggests that version 8.1 will be skipped. Samsung has not released a “.5” One UI update since One UI 2.5 back in 2020. While it’s still in the realm of speculations, Samsung is...

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Max now offers an Extra Member option for your plan, but it will cost you

HBO's streaming platform Max is now enforcing a crackdown on password sharing. You can choose to add an “Extra Member” to your subscription for an extra $7.99 per month. This option is available exclusively for family members who live outside the same household; those living together are currently exempt from this fee. The bundles that Max currently offers in the United States include Basic with Ads for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, Standard with Full HD resolution for $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year, and Premium with 4K video and Dolby Atmos audio for $20.99 per month or...

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Oppo K12s unveiled with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC and 7,000 mAh battery

Oppo launched the K12 in China last April, and a year later, the brand introduced the 's' model. However, the Oppo K12s isn't an entirely new smartphone. It's a version of the Oppo K13 introduced in India yesterday, but with NFC, more memory configurations, and an extra color option. Oppo K13 • Oppo K12s The Oppo K12s comes with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, a 6.67" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, and a 7,000 mAh battery with 80W charging support. The smartphone runs Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box, but it remains to be seen if it will get the same software support as the...

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The new vivo Pad5 Pro is the first Dimensity 9400 tablet, the vivo Pad SE is for students

Yesterday, vivo launched the X200 Ultra and X200s, today belongs to the tablets. The vivo Pad5 Pro is the first slate to be powered by the Dimensity 9400 and it is joined by a more affordable vivo Pad SE (here the “S” stands for “Study”). Also new today is the vivo Watch 5. vivo Pad5 Pro The vivo Pad5 Pro is a 13” tablet with a bright (1,200 nits) LCD. The display has 3,096 x 2,064px resolution and is good for streaming (10-bit colors, HDR10), gaming (144Hz refresh rate) and document editing (3:2 aspect ratio). The 8-speaker sound system is also a boon for entertainment use...

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Honor X60 GT is official with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

Honor X60 GT is now official in China, five days after it was listed for registrations. The device comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a 6,300 mAh battery, which is one of the biggest cells the company has ever used in its smartphones. The Honor X60 GT is one of three GT devices, scheduled for this week; the GT Pro phone and GT Pad Pro tablet are coming tomorrow, April 23. This one brings a 6.7" AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution (technically it is 2,664 x 1,200 pixels), and up to 5,000 nits peak brightness. The Qualcomm chipset is coupled with 12 GB or 16 GB RAM and...

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iPhone 17 Pro will reportedly come in new Sky Blue color

The iPhone 17 Pro series is set to receive a new color option called Sky Blue. The news was reported by leakster Majin Bu, who holds a solid track record with Apple devices. iPhone 17 Pro in Sky Blue (unofficial render) As per the leak, the upcoming color option for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will look similar to the Sky Blue M4 MacBook Air, which launched last month. According to “sources close to the supply chain” Apple has already manufactured prototype units of the iPhone 17 Pro in the new color. M4 MacBook Air in Sky Blue Apple hasn't launched a light shade...

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Redmi Watch Move is official with a refreshingly low price

Xiaomi introduced a new wearable in India - the Redmi Watch Move. It is a basic smartwatch with some lovely features, such as an AMOLED screen and long battery life for a device in this price segment. The Redmi Watch Move has a 1.85” rectangular screen with a resolution of 390 x 450 pixels. It has 600 nits brightness, which Xiaomi says is “segment's best,” and the panel is also "segment's smoothest." The wearable is also the best in its price range, with a 97% accuracy of heart rate detection and an ultra-long battery life of 14 days. The cell inside is 300 mAh, which,...

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vivo T4's processor officially confirmed

The vivo T4, launching on April 22, was rumored to come with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC at the helm. That rumor has turned out to be true since vivo took to X to announce that the vivo T4 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip. It also said that the T4 scored over 820,000 points in the AnTuTu benchmark test. When you got the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Processor, multitasking gets done with your eyes closed. The new vivo T4 launches on 22nd April!Know More - https://ift.tt/MFsDLyk #GetSetTurbo #TurboLife #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/7eC8PTMg7E— vivo India (@Vivo_India) April 19,...

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Oppo K13 arrives with a 120Hz AMOLED screen and 7,000 mAh battery

Oppo has expanded its portfolio of K-series smartphones by introducing the Oppo K13. The biggest highlight of the Oppo K13 is its battery. The smartphone packs a massive 7,000 mAh battery inside an 8.45mm thick body that weighs 208g. The K13 supports 80W charging, and with the bundled 80W power adapter, it's advertised to charge up to 100% in 56 minutes. The Oppo K13 also has the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC under the hood, paired with 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has 128GB and 256GB storage options and boots ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. Oppo has promised two years of OS upgrades and three...

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Xiaomi to launch Redmi Turbo 4 Pro this week

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Turbo 4 smartphone in January, and now it is gearing up for a new launch this week. The company confirmed that the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro will officially arrive on Thursday, April 24. Redmi already has a themed landing page on its website, where we saw the phone will look a lot like its non-Pro sibling. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro We know the phone will be among the first devices with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 premium chipset. The overall design of two cameras on the back and a flat panel with thin bezels at the front will be kept the same, with minor...

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Deals: Poco X7 and X7 Pro get price cuts, Apple iPad Air (M2) discounted

The new F7 series from Poco lacks a vanilla model – there are only Pro and Ultra versions. And as far as value for money goes (the brand’s key selling point), some believe that the Poco X7 Pro is better than the F7 Pro. Right now, the Poco X7 Pro starts at €320 and you can add 4GB of RAM for €20, doubling the storage is another €20. While not quite a flagship chip, the Dimensity 8400 Ultra is unique with its eight Cortex-A725 cores. Also, the display is quite premium with 1220p+ resolution, 12-bit colors, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The plastic frame is a downgrade compared to the...

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Weekly poll: Does your phone have Android 15 yet? Does that matter?

Android 16 reached the Platform Stability milestone with beta 3 that came out in mid-March. One more beta is expected later this month to fix any remaining issues and we should see the stable release soon. For example, Pixels should get it by the end of June. Android 16 release roadmap Google phones are not the only ones that will get Android 16 quickly – Xiaomi released a Developer Preview last week for the Xiaomi 15 and 14T Pro, OnePlus has several betas out for the OnePlus 13 already. Samsung’s efforts on One UI 8/Android 16 leaked recently, but you’ve probably noticed that One...

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Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, X8s and X8s+ are hot stuff, but availability is an issue

This sucks – not the new Oppo Find X8 phones, last week’s poll shows that those are awesome. What sucks is that with no plans for global availability, many fans don’t have the option of getting one, even if it’s their top pick. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra was welcomed by a virtual parade – half of voters would buy one if they could. Some like it so much that they will try importing one, despite all the headaches and issues that come with that (e.g. does it even support the right 5G bands?). Some think that the X8 Ultra is too expensive, but a top-of-the-line camera flagship was never going...

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Deals: Galaxy S24 FE discounts are back, Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL also on offer

Last week, the Samsung Galaxy A36 got its first discount and that is still in effect. The Galaxy A56 is still “coming soon” and will have a starting price of $500. After the A36 and A56 were announced, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE deals dried up. Now they are back – an 8/128GB unit costs $500, the same as the A56. However, the FE model has a higher-end chipset (Exynos 2400e vs. 1580), better water resistance (IP68 vs. IP67) and a telephoto camera (8MP 3x/75mm). It also supports DeX. However, its battery is smaller and slower to charge over USB-C (4,700mAh, 25W vs. 5,000mAh, 45W), though...

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More details about vivo T4 revealed ahead of launch, price segment confirmed

vivo will unveil the T4 on April 22, and the brand recently confirmed the smartphone would pack a 7,300 mAh battery with 90W charging speed. Now, vivo has revealed more details about the T4 to build hype around it. Let's talk about the camera first. vivo said the T4 will feature a 50MP camera, using the Sony IMX882 sensor and capable of recording 4K videos. Next is the screen. The vivo T4 will feature a quad-curved display, which is touted as the "segment's brightest." If you are wondering about the price segment, that's under INR25,000 ($290/€255). And brightness? That's 5,000 nits local...

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OnePlus 13T's processor and cameras confirmed, company shares camera samples

A few days ago, OnePlus announced it would unveil the OnePlus 13T on April 24 in China. The brand revealed its design, color options, and screen size. Now, it has confirmed a few more features of the OnePlus 13T, including one of the most important specifications - its chipset. [#InlinePriceWidget,13477,1#] The OnePlus 13T will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC - the same chip that powers the OnePlus 13. OnePlus also confirmed that the dual camera setup on the OnePlus 13T comprises a 50MP primary (Sony sensor) and a 50MP telephoto camera, with the latter having 2x optical and 4x...

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nubia Z70S Ultra now has an official launch date, stars in many official images

nubia first teased the Z70S Ultra at the end of March, and now we're finally closer to its unveiling. The brand has revealed that it's making the phone official on April 28. It also thankfully released a bunch of promo images depicting the device in the two colorways in which it will be offered. nubia Z70S Ultra official images Its full name actually seems to be nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition, and when you look at the gray/black version you can definitely see why - the entire design focuses on capturing the look of a standalone digital camera. More nubia Z70S Ultra...

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Samsung Galaxy A26 vs. Galaxy A36

The new Galaxy A series is here and if you are looking to upgrade your older budget device, especially if it's a Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are both very sensible options. If, for whatever reason, you'd like to stick with Samsung's ecosystem, then these two phones should definitely be on your list. The difference in MSRP between the two is about €80 in the EU, but in reality, third-party stores have already slashed the price and it's more like €40-50. In the UK, it's a different situation as Samsung seemingly has much better control over the retail pricing...

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Huawei Enjoy 80 appears in live photos

Huawei is working on an Enjoy 80 smartphone, and it seems like a launch is just around the corner. The device appeared in live hands-on photos, revealing a simple design and four color options – Field Green, Sky Blue, Sky White, and Golden Black. Huawei Enjoy 80 The images were spotted on Weibo, revealing a mysterious button on the left side – an alert slider or a key for quick access to system apps. We doubt Huawei went for an AI button, especially with the Enjoy series, which is a China-only lineup that relies on affordability and not power. Speaking of performance, the...

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Like the Galaxy S24 series, the One UI 7 stable update's rollout for the Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Fold SE was also paused by Samsung. However, the good news for owners of these foldables is that Samsung has resumed the rollout. [#InlinePriceWidget,13192,1#] The One UI 7 stable update is seeding in Korea with firmware version F741NKSU2BYD9 for Flip6, F956NKSU2BYD9 for Fold6, and F958NKSU2BYD9 for Fold SE. If you live in Korea and haven't received the One UI 7 update on your device yet, you can check for it manually by navigating to your phone's Settings > Software...

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