Huawei MateBook 14 2024 unboxing

It's easy to get caught up in the idea that a good, premium portable laptop is either made by Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft, or Asus. But Huawei has always been there and its line of 14-inch MateBooks is ever-evolving and always competitive. This is the MateBook 14 (2024), and it's a solid successor to the 2023 model - moving from a 300-nit IPS LCD to a 450-nit OLED panel, from an i7-1360P CPU to a more powerful Core 7 Ultra 155H, a bigger 70Wh battery (vs 56Wh on the last model), and slimming down to just 1.31kg. It's also the first stylus-compatible MateBook. The laptop ships with a...

Top 10 trending phones of week 20

Sony's new flagship went official this week and it wasted no time, topping our trending chart at the first chance it got. The Xperia 1 VI dropped last week's chapmion, the Samsung Galaxy A55, to second. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13003, 1#] The Poco F6 was only partially announced as Qualcomm detailed its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, but it's already on the podium. We can reasonably expect it to climb to one of the two higher spots next week after its proper debut. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra stepped down to fourth, just ahead of the Redmi Note 13 Pro. Another Samsung-Xiaomi pair...

Xperia 1 VI, 10 VI, vivo X100s, X100s Pro and X100s Ultra official, Week 20 in review

It was a big week for announcements. Sony kicked things off with the Xperia 1 VI and the Xperia 10 VI announcements. The Xperia 1 VI brings an end to the 4K display but makes up for it with a brighter and smarter 1080p panel, and increases the zoom range on its telephoto module up to 170mm. Sony's flagship also packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 5,000mAh battery that puts most other flagships to shame, and a cool, distinctive design. The phone is coming in June, starting at €1,399 and we have the review. Sony Xperia 1 VI is here - SD 8 Gen 3,...

Apple to boost old iPhone trade-in values for iPhone 15 series customers starting May 20

Apple will increase the old iPhone trade-in value for iPhone 15 series customers at Apple retail stores starting May 20. The word comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who also said this trade-in value boost will be available in the US and Canada until June 3, 2024. However, Gurman didn't reveal how much extra credit Apple will provide to iPhone 15 series buyers trading their old iPhones. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Right now, Apple offers a trade-in credit of up to $370 for an old iPhone 14, while iPhone 14 Pro Max users can get up to $630. You can check the list below for the credit...

Oppo Find X7 Ultra update brings 25MP photo mode

Oppo has been doing a great job lately, bringing new features and polish via updates, especially on flagship products like the Find X7 Ultra. The latest update for the particular phone – PHY110_14.0.1.628(CN01) brings about the “typical” changes one would expect, like improved system responsiveness and fluidity and a May 2024 security patches. Oppo Find X7 Ultra update However, it also enables a new 25MP photo capture mode in the default camera app. By default, the Find X7 Ultra captures stills in right around 12.5MP from its main 50MP Quad-Bayer camera. 25MP is a nice and...

Realme GT 6T will pack a 120Hz LTPO display

Realme has already confirmed some key specs of the GT 6T, which will launch in India on May 22. While it hasn't detailed the GT 6T's specs sheet, the brand has announced that it will pack a punch-hole display of 6,000 nits brightness. This will be an 8T LTPO panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, but Realme is yet to reveal its diagonal and resolution. Realme previously confirmed the GT 6T will pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W charging and have the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip at the helm, making it India's first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 7+...

Deals: Pixel 8a paired with $100 gift card, but Galaxy A35, S23 FE and OnePlus 12R prices fall

So, the Google Pixel 8a costs $500, huh? Looking at the poll from last week, most people think that this is too expensive for a mid-ranger. And indeed it is, considering that the flagship Pixel 8 has been quite close to this price many times in the past. But not now, though. The Pixel 9 series is still a few months out, but the Pixel 8 is rather pricey right now and some colorways are almost out of stock. And the 8a is getting some deals. For example, Amazon is offering a $100 gift card with the purchase of a Google Pixel 8a. This can be spend on a case, a charger, headphones or...

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 in for review

This is the Huawei MateBook X Pro for 2024 and it's easily the best laptop Huawei has ever made. The MateBook X Pro is thin-and-light with power to spare, and in this generation, it's more premium than ever. The retail box has a 90W charger, a separate USB-C cable, a USB-C to USB-A dongle, and USB-C headphones, something we haven't seen in earlier generations of the MateBook X Pro. The MateBook X Pro has always had razor-thin bezels and a premium display and in this generation, the series makes the jump from LTPS LCD to OLED. The panel is outstanding. It's a 14.2-inch 3:2 aspect...

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 passes through the FCC alongside Galaxy Watch FE

Samsung is expected to launch at least three versions of the Galaxy Watch7 at its next Unpacked event in July - the vanilla, the Classic, and the Pro. A cheaper Galaxy Watch FE may join it too, and although it may not be called that, we'll use that name for now, as it's easy to follow. A bunch of Samsung smartwatches have been listed by the FCC, with model numbers SM-L300, SM-L305, SM-L310, SM-L315, and SM-R861. L300 and L310 could be the Wi-Fi-only versions of the two sizes for the vanilla Watch7, with L305 and L315 being their respective LTE-capable iterations. That leaves the...

Samsung Care+ India now offers two claims per year at no extra cost

Samsung India just announced that its Care+ program will now cover two claims per year at no extra cost. Previously, it covered two claims within two years. These claims include both screen protection and accidental or liquid damage. Samsung Care+ provides full coverage for Galaxy devices without any decrease in value. The service is provided by authorized technicians who are trained to repair Samsung devices, and they only use genuine Samsung parts. Samsung Care+ is available nationwide in India with plans starting at INR 399. It covers a wide range of devices including...

New 13-inch iPad Pro gets disassembled on video

Yesterday the new 13-inch iPad Pro got put through a grueling durability test involving scratches, burns, and bends, and today we have the next logical step - a teardown video. This time it's provided by the Phone Repair Guru YouTube channel, and if you've always wondered what's inside the thinnest device (not just the thinnest tablet) Apple's ever made, well, look no further. This tablet is barely thicker than its USB-C port, which is a feat of engineering in itself - though let's not forget the port may be to blame for the iPad's 'performance' in the aforementioned bend test. Then...

Oppo Reno12 and Reno12 Pro official images leak showing all colors

Yesterday, Oppo announced the official launch date for the Reno12 and Reno12 Pro smartphones - May 23. And also yesterday, the company posted some teasers that revealed the duo's back design. Today the legendary @evleaks (aka Evan Blass) brings us leaked official images for both phones, in all of the colors they will be offered in. So, here's the Oppo Reno 12 first. Oppo Reno12 leaked official images And below, you can see the Reno12 Pro as well. The design of the two devices is incredibly similar, especially for the blackish versions and the gray/silver/purplish ones, the...

Samsung Galaxy A73 and Galaxy A33 are now getting One UI 6.1

Samsung started spreading the One UI 6.1 love to its mid-rangers recently, and today two more are receiving the update to the latest version of the Android skin. We're talking about the Galaxy A73 and Galaxy A33. The A73's update is currently rolling out in Malaysia as build A736BXXU7EXDC. It's a 2.6GB download and includes the April 2024 security patch level, which now seems to be a theme with the One UI 6.1 updates for Samsung mid-rangers. It's sad to not see the May security patch level since we're already well into May, but at least the rollout has started - so you win some, you lose...

TikTok wants to be YouTube now, tests 60-minute video uploads

TikTok is currently testing 60-minute video uploads, in its never ending quest to be more like YouTube. The feature is currently available to a limited group of users in "select markets", the company told TechCrunch. There are currently no immediate plans to make this available more widely, but the idea is clear here - with longer-form content, TikTok can attract some YouTube viewers on top of its usual audience who's looking for short-form videos to scroll through. At launch, TikTok had a 15-minute upload limit (much like YouTube used to back in the day), but this has steadily...

Moto G85 stops by Geekbench with Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 SoC, 8GB of RAM

The Moto G84 made its debut in August of last year (with a release the following month), but it looks like its successor could be arriving sooner. We've already spotted the Moto G85 in a European retailer's database earlier this month, with a price of €300, and now a prototype has run Geekbench, which means it's featured in the benchmark's online database. This reveals the fact that the G85 seems to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 chipset, which hasn't been officially announced yet, but will be the successor to the 4 Gen 2 from 2023. That was the first chip in the series made...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is still coming, first One UI test build spotted

Samsung's oft-rumored, not-yet-materialized Galaxy S24 FE does seem to be a real device that's coming at some point, at least if we go by new information revealed today. According to a tipster over on X, the first test One UI build for the S24 FE has appeared on Samsung's firmware server today. This is labeled S721BXXU0AXE3 / S721BOXM0AXE3 / S721BXXU0AXE3, and apparently the model number SM-S721B is already confirmed to belong to the European S24 FE. BREAKING ‼️ Galaxy S24 FE: FIRST One UI test build spotted on the server today 👀 Build Version:...

No, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra isn't dropping its 3x tele camera, says Ice Unieverse

A report from a couple of days ago claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will ditch its 3x tele camera and instead rely on its 200MP main sensor for short-range zoom. Now reliable tipster Ice Universe says that it is “certain” that the next Ultra will still have four cameras. Ice specifically states that the 3x module isn’t going away. In fact, “an upgrade is very possible”. The 10MP 3x camera has been pretty much the same since it was introduced with the Galaxy S21 Ultra. There have been some variations in sensor size and the exact focal length (67 or 70mm), but nothing major. The...

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra battery life test is ready

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is equipped with a 5,200mAh battery, which is pretty standard for a phone of this size and class, and a Kirin 9010, which is anything but. Due to politics this otherwise flagship chip had to be fabbed on an old 7nm node, which limits its performance and efficiency. In our hands-on review we already saw a preview of what the performance is like, but we are working on a full review, so we will have more to say about that soon. As for the second thing, efficiency, we have already completed our battery tests and are ready to share the results. The Huawei Pura 70...

Wear OS 5 developer preview is now out with better battery life

Some Wear OS devices are still launching on version 3.5 of the OS, but Google is now announcing Wear OS 5, coming later this year. It's based on Android 14, and the first Wear OS 5 developer preview is now out. As always with developer previews, note that this is not intended for use by consumers, but developers, as the name clearly states. It's unclear if a public beta will arrive or not before the full release. With Wear OS 5, Google is focusing on continuing to improve battery life, the main pain point for any smartwatch running its platform. Wear OS 5 also brings performance...

Oppo Reno12 series' launch date announced

Oppo today announced it will unveil the Reno12 series with Oppo AI in China on May 23 at 4 PM local time. The brand hasn't revealed how many smartphones the lineup will include, but there will be a vanilla and a Pro model for sure. Rumors claim the Oppo Reno12 will be powered by the Dimensity 8250 SoC, while the Reno12 Pro will have the Dimensity 9200+ Star Speed Edition at the helm. The Oppo Reno12 Pro is also said to come with a 6.7" 120Hz 1.5K screen, a 5,000 mAh battery, and 80W charging. It will feature three 50MP cameras - primary, telephoto, and selfie. With the launch...

Watch the Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI launch live here

While it was originally slated to May 17, the global Sony Xperia event is actually scheduled for May 15 – it starts at 7:00 GMT and you can watch the livestream below. Spoiler alert, based on leaks so far we will see two-thirds of the Mark VI series. There have been leaked renders for the Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI, the Model 5 will likely be left for a later event. That was the case with the Mark V series last year too, the question is how long we will have to wait between announcement and release. The #NextXperia livestream starts at 7:00 GMT today The answer awaits in...

Samsung Galaxy M35 design and specs revealed on Google Play Console

Samsung's Galaxy M35 smartphone gots its page on the Google Play Console, giving us a first look of its design and some specs. The handset will have three cameras on the back and a single selfie shooter at the front, resembling the Galaxy A35. The similarities between the M35 and A35 do not stop here – the listing also revealed the same Exynos 1380 chipset and a 6 GB RAM option, as well as Android 14 out of the box. Samsung usually makes the Galaxy A and Galaxy M phones slightly different, but we are yet to find out what will change here. For instance, the Galaxy M15 came with a...

Ask Photos brings Gemini to Google Photos

It's been a very Gemini-filled Google I/O conference this year, and Google Photos hasn't escaped Gemini-fication. Google has announced Ask Photos, an "experimental feature" that will be rolling out over the coming months, making it easier for you to get to a specific memory or recall information that's in your gallery. This is powered by Gemini and will help you find what you need without scrolling through many pages of photos and videos. As the name implies, with Ask Photos, you simply ask for what you're looking for in a natural way. The example Google gives is "show...

Poco F6 and F6 Pro's designs revealed ahead of launch

Yesterday, Poco announced it will unveil the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro on May 23 at an event in Dubai. The brand hasn't detailed the F6 duo's specs sheet yet, but it has revealed the two phones' designs. The Poco F6 sports three circles on its rear, with two housing cameras, while the third one seemingly houses a circular flash. The primary camera uses a 50MP unit with OIS, while the second camera is rumored to be an 8MP ultrawide unit. Leaks also claim the Poco F6 will come with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, a 20MP selfie shooter, a 1,220p resolution screen, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 90W...

iOS 17.5 is out with cross-platform unwanted tracker detection

Apple has released iOS 17.5, which should already be available to download and install for everyone with a supported iPhone. This version brings with it cross-platform support for unwanted tracker detection. This has been developed in cooperation with Google, and means Apple's Find My and Google's new Find My Device networks will work together to stifle unwanted tracking and stalking attempts, by alerting you if a tracker that isn't yours seems to be moving with you. These notifications will work regardless of what OS the device is paired with. It's been a long time coming for sure,...

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL all leak in live hands-on images

Last month some hands-on images leaked showing the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro, and today the same source is back with more. Not only does the Pixel 9 Pro star in these leaked hands-on images, but it's joined by the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL too. In case you're surprised, note that the Pixel 9 Pro XL name hasn't been 'confirmed' yet, but Google is going to launch three high-end slab-style devices this year, which we're tentatively calling the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 will be the successor to the Pixel 8, the Pixel 9 Pro XL will be the successor to the...

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra / Razr+ 2024 specs leak

Motorola will soon unveil the next-generation of its high-end foldable smartphone. This will be called Razr 50 Ultra across the world, and Razr+ 2024 in the US. Following a price leak for the EU last week, today the phone's full specs have been leaked by a usually reliable source, so let's get into them. The Razr 50 Ultra / Razr+ 2024 is said to sport a 6.9-inch 1080x2640 pOLED inner folding screen, a 3.6-inch cover display, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC at the helm, 12GB of RAM, and a minimum of 256GB of storage - though there will be a 512GB option too. The phone will have a 50 MP...

Realme announces launch date of GT 6T

Realme promised the GT 6T will be India's first Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 smartphone, and now we have an official launch date. The company revealed the smartphone will arrive next Wednesday, May 22 at 12 noon IST. The official info came alongside the first image of the phone, revealing the design and a 50 MP camera we've seen on the Realme GT Neo6 SE – a phone launched in China with the same Qualcomm chipset. There is a reasonable suspicion then that the two are actually the same device. Realme said the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset can score over 1.5 million on AnTuTu and even claimed it...

Xiaomi Mix Flip certified with 67W charging, price leaks

Xiaomi is working on a Mix Flip clamshell foldable, and the phone just got certified at CCC. The device has a model number 2405CPX3DC and will support up to 67W charging, revealed the listing. Meanwhile rumors suggest the phone will cost CNY5,999, which is about $830/€770. A photo of the phone also popped up online, but leaksters are divided on the image's authenticity. It's more likely that this picture is fabricated, following an earlier schematics of what the Mix Flip might look like. Xiaomi Mix Flip on CQC • Fan render of Mix Flip We expect the Mix Flip to have two cameras...

Top 10 trending phones of week 19

Samsung Galaxy A55 scored yet another win in our chart this week, topping it for the second week in a row. The newly unveiled Google Pixel 8a came in second, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra completed the podium. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12824, 1#] The Redmi Note 13 Pro is down to fourth, while the yet-to-be-announced vivo X100 Ultra took the fifth spot. The Xiaomi-made pair of Poco F6 Pro and Redmi Note 13 follows as the Galaxy A15 captured eight position. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max retained its ninth position this week, while the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra rounds up this installment of the...

Realme 12 Pro hands-on review

Realme kicked off the year with the launch of the Realme 12 Pro series, including the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+, focusing mainly on design and cameras. We reviewed the Realme 12 Pro+, and now we have the Realme 12 Pro with us. We spent some time with it, and here go our findings. Design The Realme 12 Pro is built around a 6.7" FullHD+ curved AMOLED display with 950 nits peak brightness and 120 Hz screen refresh rate. It also has a punch-hole for the 16 MP selfie camera and a fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric authentication. The fingerprint reader was fast and...

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S24 series gets cheaper, Galaxy A55 and A35 prices drop too

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series launched to much fanfare with its AI-centric One UI 6.1. If you skipped the pre-order and early day deals, it’s not too late to pick up an S24 – the flagship trio is between €80 and €145 off on Amazon Germany. This means that the base Samsung Galaxy S24 is €820, though that is for the model with only 128GB storage. Unless you are coming from an iPhone, this will feel tight, so consider getting the 256GB model for €60 more. Samsung Galaxy S24 €80 off Read our review ...

Sony INZONE Buds review

The Sony INZONE Buds are a pair of truly wireless earbuds unlike what we have come across in the past. Instead of being designed primarily for your phone for playing music, the INZONE Buds are designed to be used with your PC and console for gaming. The trick here is the use of a USB dongle, which must be plugged into your PC or PS5 console. The earbuds are then able to create a custom 2.4GHz wireless connection to the dongle, which greatly reduces latency compared to what you get over Bluetooth. In this review, we will be discussing audio quality while gaming and listening to...

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to have impressive GPU performance

According to the notorious tipster on Weibo Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm's upcoming flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, will likely impress with exceptional graphics performance. The post is quite vague, but gives an example with the GPU-intensive Genshin Impact game. The report claims the new Adreno GPU will run the title fluently in native 1080p resolution. The game is quite taxing even for modern high-end chipsets and to run smoothly, users need to lower the resolution. Additionally, the development of the SoC is going ahead of schedule, so Qualcomm is targeting a release...

Deals: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE gets even cheaper, Tab S6 FE price also falls

Last week we reported that the price of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE had fallen from $600 in late April to $550 (this is for the 8/128GB version). Well, now the phone can be yours for $500. The 8/256GB versions is available for $60 more and it looks like a good upgrade, since there’s no microSD slot on this phone. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $100 off Read our review 8/128GB - $500 at Amazon US 8/256GB - $560 at Amazon US Samsung didn’t bring the Galaxy A55 to...

Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S24 trio is £150 off on Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series launched to much fanfare with its AI-centric One UI 6.1. If you skipped the pre-order and early day deals, it’s not too late to pick up an S24 – the flagship trio is £150 off on Amazon UK right now. This means that the base Samsung Galaxy S24 is £650, though that is for the model with only 128GB storage. Unless you are coming from an iPhone, this will feel tight, so consider getting the 256GB model for £60 more. [#InlineDealWidget, 74878#] Whichever one you pick, it will only have 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S24+ has 12GB of RAM this year and its...

OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 12R

So, you've been eyeing OnePlus' current device roster and are trying to decide between the "full-fat" flagship OnePlus 12 and its slightly "step-down" OnePlus 12R sibling? There is hardly any doubt as to which one is the better overall phone. The OnePlus 12 is the clear winner when it comes to overall power and performance, camera setup, and additional features and connectivity options. On the flip side, the OnePlus 12R gets you a lot of the way there and offers a very similar overall experience at a noticeably lower price point. You will be giving up on certain niceties, most notably, a...

iPhone 16 Pro will have a 20% brighter screen, rumor says

According to a new rumor from China, posted on Weibo by user Instant Digital, the iPhone 16 Pro coming later this year will have a display that will be 20% brighter than its predecessor's. But we're not talking peak HDR brightness - instead, this is the typical brightness this rumor is referring to. The iPhone 15 Pro tops out at 1,000 nits typical brightness, and the iPhone 16 Pro is said to go up to 1,200 nits. The peak High Brightness Mode will apparently remain the same, although there might be some confusion regarding the numbers - manufacturers usually quote the number they...

Newly leaked Sony teaser says "next 1 is coming"

Sony is announcing the new Xperia 1 VI on May 15, and today a new teaser for the phone has seemingly been outed by an account over on X. The teaser is all about zoom, which makes sense since the only new camera in the Xperia 1 VI compared to its predecessor has been rumored to be the periscope telephoto which will allegedly go from 85mm all the way up to 170mm, equivalent to roughly 7x optical zoom compared to the main camera. 🚨Another New Sony Xperia Teaser! 🚨The NEW PERISCOPE LENS !!It shows the Telephoto Zoom 85-170mm Lens: Features a variable focal length for close-up shots, with up...

Apple issues apology statement over new iPad Pro ad, will not air it on TV

Apple makes some of the most memorable video ads but it got a lot of bad rep for its latest iPad Pro ad. The video shows a plethora of creative tools and instruments being crushed by a hydraulic press with an iPad Pro emerging at the end. The ad caused backlash on social media which led Apple issue an official statement response. Creativity is in our DNA at Apple, and it’s incredibly important to us to design products that empower creatives all over the world. Our goal is to always celebrate the myriad of ways users express themselves and bring their ideas to life through iPad. We missed...

Counterpoint: US smartphone sales keep declining, Apple still comfortably on top

Counterpoint Research posted its analysis of the smartphone market in the United States for the first three months of 2024. According to the report, shipments declined 8% on a yearly basis, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of YoY decline. Apple's market share remained flat, with 52% of all sales going to Cupertino, while Samsung slightly increased its share from 27% to 31%. Americans do not want to upgrade their phones yet, revealed Jeff Fieldhack, Research Director for North America. Shipments are down, compared with Q1 2023 mostly because of high iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max...

Samsung Galaxy S22 One UI 6.1 rollout seemingly resumed

Last week, Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 6.1 to a lot of devices, including the Galaxy S22 family. Only one day later, the company then halted the rollout for the S22 series due to a bug that caused the lock screen and touchscreen not to work anymore after the update. Now, almost a week later, the rollout seems to have been resumed, at least in Samsung's home market of Korea. A new build is now rolling out according to a tipster over on X. Breaking ‼️Galaxy S22 One UI 6.1 Rollout Resumed with new build in Korea just now 🙌New Build Version:S908NKSU3EXE1/...

WhatsApp gets a new, fresher look and a darker dark mode

Today WhatsApp has made its latest design official. This has been rolling out in stages already, adding a native bottom navigation bar on Android. The app has also received a fresh coat of paint, with the new color palette being chosen after 35 different options were considered. WhatsApp says it focused on deeper tones to reduce eye strain in low-light conditions, which is also why the app's dark mode is now one shade darker to make it easier to read messages. Over on iOS, it's easier to send photos and videos thanks to a new attachment layout - instead of a full screen menu, you...

vivo X100 Ultra, X100s, X100s Pro display and battery details leak

vivo is making the X100s, X100s Pro, and X100 Ultra official on May 13, which is next Monday. The prices for the trio have already been leaked recently, and today a new leak over on Weibo gives us some details about the phones' screens and batteries. The X100s is said to sport a "1.5K" resolution panel made by Visionox. It will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9300+ SoC, paired with vivo's own V2 imaging chip. The X100s will have a 5,100 mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging. vivo X100s leaked image The X100s Pro shares its chipset, screen resolution, and display panel...

Deal: buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch6, get another one for free

Samsung has a new deal going for the Galaxy Watch6 in the US, and it's a very, very good one. Basically, if you buy a Galaxy Watch6, in either 40mm or 44mm, with either Bluetooth & Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & 4G LTE versions, you can add a second Watch6 to your cart and pay absolutely nothing for it. So, two for the price of one. "Buy one, get one free" as they say. The expected caveat is that if you select two watches that have different prices, you will pay for the more expensive one and get the cheaper one for free. All you need to do is go to Samsung's listing page for the...

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion arrives in India on May 16

Motorola announced the Edge 50 Fusion upper-midrange smartphone in mid-April for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, and now the device is almost ready to make its debut in India as well. The Edge 50 Fusion will be launching in India on May 16, according to Motorola itself. It will be offered through Motorola's own Indian website, as well as Flipkart and "all leading retail stores". Feel the spotlight, wherever you go! Enjoy the ultrathin, lightweight, & symmetrically curved design of #MotorolaEdge50Fusion, available in amazing shades with Vegan Leather Finish.Launching...

Samsung climbs to top spot of OLED monitor market, maintains gaming monitor dominance

Samsung launched its first OLED monitor only a year ago – the 34” Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB) – and it has already climbed to the top of that market. Based on data from IDC, Samsung accounted for 28.3% of the number of OLED monitors sold globally in 2023. In terms of revenue, the company took in 34.7% of the total revenue from OLED monitor sales. Most recently, the company unveiled several Odyssey OLED monitors at CES 2024. These were the curved 49” G95SD and a pair of flat options, the 32” G80SD and 27” G60SD. The 49” model was named CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree. Samsung Odyssey...

Huawei Watch Fit 3 in for review

Today, Huawei unveiled the Watch Fit 3 – its latest affordable wearable. We had the pleasure of spending some time with the device and we're ready to share our initial impressions with you. Let's talk about the design of the Watch Fit 3 first – it's sleek, stylish, and strongly reminiscent of an Apple Watch, with its red rotating crown and square display. Despite its similarities, it's noticeably lighter and thinner, giving it a unique feel. Huawei Watch Fit 3 Huawei explains the switch from a rectangular to a square design with customer feedback ti got. While the first...

CR: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best-selling smartphone for Q1 '24

Apple and Samsung dominated the top 10 best-selling smartphone charts in Q1 of 2024, as revealed by Counterpoint Research's latest report. Each company had five phones on the list, but it was Apple that came on top with the iPhone 15 Pro Max becoming the best-selling phone, followed by iPhone 15 in second and iPhone 15 Pro in third. The research pointed out that 5G is becoming more and more present in the everyday life of the average consumer, as all 10 devices in the list are 5G-enabled. Also, the trend towards premiumization is clearly visible, with 7 phones being priced above...

Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 battery life test results are ready

We are working our way through the tests necessary for the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 review and we just completed the battery trials. The slate smoked the older and smaller Pad 6 and while it’s far from the longest lasting tablet that we’ve tested, it does well against comparable rivals. The tablet is equipped with a 10,000mAh battery that needs to feed not only the 12.4” 144Hz display – an IPS LCD with Dolby Vision and 12-bit colors that bucks the OLED trend – but the battery also has to power the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Compared to the larger and more premium Samsung Galaxy Tab S9...